Tento autor sa preslávil ako írsky politik, prírodovedec a cestovateľ po Alpách. Jeho dielo odráža jeho záujem o prírodný svet a dobrodružstvo v horských oblastiach. Prostredníctvom svojich spisov prináša čitateľom pohľad na krásu aj nástrahy horskej krajiny. Jeho texty sú cenené pre svoj pozorovací talent a opisnú silu.
Hrdinou detektivního příběhu amerického spisovatele Johna Balla je černošský policejní inspektor Virgil Tibbs, který řeší v jihoamerickém městečku vraždu známého dirigenta a přitom s promyšlenou psychologií, osobní statečností a velkorysostí čelí rasovým předsudkům, ponižování a pohrdání ze strany bílých kolegů a získává je na svou stranu. Stejnojmenný film (kde Tibbse hraje Sidney Poitier) odměnila Akademie filmového umění roku 1967 pěti Oscary.
Virgil Tibbs, an African-American homicide detective from California, arrives in a 1960s Southern town to conduct an unpopular investigation into a local murder, after being picked up by the local police as the prime suspect in the crime
In this travelogue, John Ball and William Augustus Brevoort Coolidge recount their expeditions through the Western Alps, describing the natural beauty of the region as well as the various challenges they faced along the way. Filled with stunning illustrations and vivid descriptions, it is a must-read for anyone with an interest in mountaineering or alpine landscapes.
Explore the wonders of the Andean flora with this comprehensive guide to the high-altitude ecosystems of Peru. From rare orchids to towering cacti, this book covers it all. With insightful commentary on the history and evolution of the region's stunning biodiversity, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world.
This guidebook provides a detailed overview of the Central Alps region, including the Bernese Oberland and Switzerland (minus the neighborhood of Monte Rosa and the Great St. Bernard), as well as Lombardy and the Tyrol. With detailed information on the geography, geology, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the social and cultural history of the people who inhabit it, this book is an indispensable travel companion for anyone interested in the central Alpine region.
Kharga Oasis is one of Egypt's most fascinating and important archaeological sites. In this detailed study, John Ball provides a comprehensive guide to its topography and geology, shedding new light on the history of this ancient civilization.