David Colbert Knihy

V tejto zábavnej encyklopédii odhalíme zaujímavé súvislosti medzi knižkami o Harrym Potterovi a historickými udalosťami i legendami. Dozvieme sa, z čoho pochádzajú zaklínadlá, ako si ľudia predstavovali čarovné bytosti, prečo študenti z Durmstrangu pricestovali loďou a veľa iných vecí - napr. odkiaľ pochádzajú čarovné tvory, ako napríklad fénix a hipogrif... Prečítame si aj, ako je to s čarovnými svetmi v dielach Williama Shakespeara, Gustava Flauberta, J. R. R. Tolkiena a iných spisovateľov. Pri tejto objavnej výprave do sveta mágie sa nám otvoria dvere, ktoré nás budú lákať nazrieť ďalej do iných vedných disciplín a prebudia v nás chuť začítať sa do starovekých mýtov, legiend a historických kníh

Beim Schreiben seiner Romantrilogie über den Hobbit Frodo, der die fantastische Welt Mittelerde durchqueren muss, um den Zauberring zu vernichten, ließ sich J. R. R. Tolkien, Professor für Anglistik und Spezialist für alte Sprachen, durch zahlreiche Mythen, Legenden und Sagen inspirieren. The Magical Worlds of the Lord of the Rings bietet ausführliche Hintergrundinformationen und beantwortet so interessante Fragen wie „Why is Frodo the ring bearer?“ und "What's the worst thing about Sauron?"

The narrative centers on ten pivotal days in Thomas Edison's life, showcasing his groundbreaking ideas and inventions. Despite being a product of the 19th century, his innovations resonate with contemporary technologies, revealing a timeless relevance. The book delves into Edison's creative process and the impact of his work on modern society, illustrating how his visionary thinking laid the groundwork for advancements we see today.

After revealing the inspirations behind Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings , David Colbert takes a tour of C.S. Lewis's Narnia -from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to The Last Battle -in this indispensable guide to the origins of the classic book

Michelle Obama's journey from a working-class upbringing on Chicago's South Side to becoming a prominent global figure highlights her resilience and the pivotal moments that shaped her life. The narrative emphasizes the stability her family provided amidst external chaos, showcasing her growth and the factors that contributed to her influence as one of the most significant women of her era.

The narrative focuses on ten pivotal days in Abraham Lincoln's life, highlighting significant events that shaped his character and leadership. It explores a personal tragedy that ignites his ambition, his career sacrifices in opposition to an unjust war, and the treasonous actions of a state to uphold slavery. The story emphasizes Lincoln's solitary decision-making process during critical moments and his unwavering commitment to the promise of freedom for all Americans.

Da dove nasce la magia di Harry Potter? Quali sono i modelli per l'Ordine della Fenice? Dove crescono le Mandragole più ripugnanti? Le Pozioni di Piton funzionano davvero? E poi cosa rende Harry un eroe universale? E perché Voldemort ha impresso il Marchio Nero sui mangiamorte? Qual è il trucco preferito dei folletti della Cornovaglia? E se Silente è cosi potente perché non affronta Voldemort? A queste e ad altre numerose domande risponde questa guida ai magici mondi di Harry Potter: dalle sorprendenti origini delle creature magiche agli indizi per capire i significati segreti che si celano nei nomi, dalle storie dei maghi realmente esistiti all'affascinante mondo incantato creato da J.K. Rowling.