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Tom Stone

    Tom Stone je autorom s mnohostrannou kariérou, ktorý čerpá zo svojich rozsiahlych skúseností v rôznych umeleckých oblastiach. Od divadelného zákulisia po písanie románov, historických štúdií a scenárov, jeho tvorba je nasiaknutá hlbokým porozumením naratívu a ľudskej dráme. Jeho písanie často skúma témy života v zahraničí, kultúrnych stretov a hľadania identity, zasadené do živých, detailne vykreslených prostredí. Stone majstrovsky spája svoje literárne ambície s praktickým divadelným umením a historickým výskumom, čím vytvára diela, ktoré sú informatívne aj pôsobivo rozprávané.

    Tom Stone
    The Raven Wheel
    Hidden History of the Korean War
    No Past Tense
    In the Shadow of the Pyramids: A Reflective Commentary on the Narrative of Deuteronomy
    Retribution
    Léto v řecké taverně
    • Léto v řecké taverně

      • 228 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      Tom Stone se vydává do Řecka napsat román, ale zůstává na ostrově Pátmos dvaadvacet let. Zamiluje se do francouzské malířky Danielly, s níž prožije sedm idylických let. Po narození druhého dítěte odjíždějí na Krétu, kde Stone učí angličtinu a Daniella maluje ikony. Přestože se usadili, Stone cítí, že jeho srdce zůstalo na Pátmu. Když mu starý přítel Theológos nabídne pronájem taverny Krásná Helena, Stone se rozhodne vrátit, což jeho manželka považuje za riskantní. Po návratu zjistí, že se jeho postavení změnilo – z přítele se stal konkurentem. Rychle se učí o schopnostech Řeků v obchodování a o kletbě ďáblova oka. Práce v taverně je vyčerpávající; zavírá se ve tři ráno a znovu otevírá v sedm. Přestože se těší na zisky a návrat na Pátmos, realita ho brzy zasáhne, když zjistí, že ho Theológos okradl o tisíce dolarů. Jeho sen se rozpadá a obrací se na svou rodinu, která mu trpělivě nabízí podporu a lásku v těžkých časech.

      Léto v řecké taverně
    • They found a new homeworld...only to discover an old enemy. Kaity and her teammates enjoy life on Vexador, a futuristic world that welcomed them as heroes. Yet when an enemy threatens the planet, Kaity must return to Starganaut life-the last thing she wants. Meanwhile, Samantha is troubled after Vogul's defeat. While the others enjoy peacetime, the prophetess remains vigilant. War looms on Vexador's horizon, yet Samantha is unable to warn anyone of the coming storm. Sharko is adjusting to being the Starganauts' leader when Trylithia attacks. With intergalactic war brewing, he faces a personal crisis as well: his wife Kaity is poised to leave the team. He can barely hold his marriage together, let alone their planetary defense. Hope seems lost in the face of the Trylithian army, whose leader is bent on revenge against the Starganauts despite them never having met. Will this mysterious leader shatter their team, or will Samantha's disaster prove their salvation?

      Retribution
    • Exploring the themes of liberation and transformation, this book delves into the Israelites' journey from slavery to freedom as depicted in Deuteronomy. It highlights God's guidance aimed at eradicating a mindset shaped by oppression, emphasizing the spiritual, emotional, and social dimensions of their experience. By connecting ancient instructions to contemporary issues, the narrative encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and societal inequalities, illustrating how timeless divine principles can still inspire modern emancipation.

      In the Shadow of the Pyramids: A Reflective Commentary on the Narrative of Deuteronomy
    • No Past Tense is the biography of Katarina Kellner and William Salcer, two Czech Jews who as teenagers were swept up by the Holocaust in Hungary and survived Auschwitz and Mauthausen, respectively

      No Past Tense
    • At the height of the McCarthy era and the inception of the Cold War, the great journalist I.F. Stone released The Hidden History of the Korean War, a courageous work of investigative journalism that demolished the official story about America’s so-called “forgotten war.” As the war spiraled to its conclusion, Stone closely analyzed openly available U.S. intelligence narratives on the war’s official start, and the actions of key players like John Foster Dulles, General Douglas MacArthur, and Chiang Kai-shek. The result of his investigations was a controversial book that raised questions about the origin of the war, showed that the U.S. government had manipulated the United Nations, and gave evidence that the U.S. military and South Korean oligarchy dragged out the war by sabotaging peace talks. Stone made a strong case that there were those in the U.S. government and military who saw instability in the region as in the U.S. national interest.

      Hidden History of the Korean War
    • Three troubled teenagers. Three dark secrets. Three sealed fates...

      The Raven Wheel
    • The Summer of My Greek Taverna

      A Memoir

      • 274 stránok
      • 10 hodin čítania
      3,3(392)Ohodnotiť

      A deep emotional journey unfolds as a man navigates his love for a specific place, a captivating woman, and an inspiring dream. These intertwined passions shape his identity and drive his actions, exploring themes of longing, connection, and the pursuit of aspirations. The narrative captures the essence of how love can influence one's life path and the significance of personal dreams in the quest for fulfillment.

      The Summer of My Greek Taverna
    • Beacon_books_B398_reckless

      • 166 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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    • Unlocked

      • 288 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      Dare we forget the Covid-19 pandemic ever happened? 33 people tell their stories of how the pandemic changed their lives.

      Unlocked