Autor sa venuje písaniu beletrie aj literatúry faktu, pričom jeho tvorivá cesta sa začala pri obchodných článkoch a stĺpčekoch. Hlavným motívom jeho tvorby je čisté potešenie zo samotného písania, pričom ohlasy čitateľov vníma ako skvelý podnet na ďalšiu prácu. V súčasnosti sa zameriava na detektívne príbehy s inšpektorom Walterom Darriteauom a na postavu sukničkára Gringa Greena, hoci, ako je u mnohých autorov zvykom, pracuje na viacerých projektoch naraz.
Obrazový sprievodca obsahuje vyše 600 farebných fotografií s viac ako 500 druhmi motýľov z celého sveta. V knihe je identifikačný kľúč s fotografiami a stručnými textami o predstaviteľoch čeľadí jednotlivých zoogeografických oblastí a stručný slovník.
Přesný a podrobný popis více než 500 druhů motýlů z celého světa Jedinečné barevné fotografie spolu s výstižným textem podávají přesné určení charakteristických rysů a rozlišovacích znaků, podrobné informace o způsobu života i nejrůznější zajímavosti.Podrobný rejstřík a slovníček odborných termínů slouží k rychlé a přesné orientaci.
A charming pop-up book about a very shy creature from bestselling master paper-engineer David A. Carter.
A high-quality textbook which has earned a strong reputation and is cited by senior academics and undergraduates alike. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to view Nordic politics and policy-making in a wider comparative perspective. -- .
Part of series of pop-up constructions, this title features the paper structures that create their own sounds as they open. It is intended for children and adults alike.
Fascinating and much forgotten story of Carlisle's contribution to the Great War.
In 1969, a series of riots over police action against the Stonewall Inn - a gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village - changed the landscape of the position of homosexuals in society. This book provides a history of the uprising that changed gay and lesbian culture forever.
The story unfolds with a series of mysterious deaths, raising questions about whether they are tragic accidents, suicides, or calculated murders. As a preacher, a Right Reverend, and a fisherman meet untimely ends, the investigation delves into the dark undercurrents of their lives, revealing hidden secrets and potential motives. The narrative promises a gripping exploration of faith, morality, and the complexities of human nature against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue.
Focusing on the life and works of Honoré de Balzac, this biography explores his significant contributions to realism and his extensive literary output within the context of 19th-century France. It offers insights into his experiences and the historical backdrop that shaped his writing, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of French literature and history.
David Carter offers a humorous and insightful exploration of the Nobel Prize in Literature, along with playful guidelines for aspiring laureates.