Radka Edererová Boeken

Výkladový slovník jmen antických, keltských, aztéckých, čínských, japonských, indických a slovanských božstev. U některých bohů jsou uvedeny i literární prameny, umělecké zobrazení, místo a období uctívání. Kniha je doplněna seznamem použité literatury, který česká redakce slovníku rozšířila o odkazy na české knihy.

"This history will endure; not only because Sir Winston has written it, but also because of its own inherent virtues - its narrative power, its fine judgment of war and politics, of soldiers and statesmen, and even more because it reflects a tradition of what Englishmen in the hey-day of their empire thought and felt about their country's past." The Daily Telegraph Spanning four volumes and many centuries of history, from Caesar's invasion of Britain to the start of World War I, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples stands as one of Winston Churchill's most magnificent literary works. Begun during Churchill's 'wilderness years' when he was out of government, first published in 1956 after his leadership through the darkest days of World War II had cemented his place in history and completed when Churchill was in his 80s, it remains to this day a compelling and vivid history. The Great Democracies is the fourth and final volume of Churchill's history. Here, Churchill reaches the modern era. For Britain, this was the high Victorian era of Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli, an age of free trade and imperialism as the British spread to Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Meanwhile the fledgling republic in America endured the great crisis of the Civil War to take its first steps on the road to becoming the world superpower that endures to this day.

UVĚZNĚNÁ KRÁSA - Po matčině smrti a otcově neuvážené svatbě s mladou ctižádostivou ženou se nešťastná Odela stává v rodném domě nevítaným hostem. Útočiště hledá u své bývalé chůvy v sídle markýze Trancomba. Čeká na ni štěstí nádherné lásky, ale také past, v níž jde o život ... POLIBKY V MĚSÍČNÍ ZÁŘI - Své bohaté věno a něžnou ruku má v Řecku, vlasti své babičky, nabídnout mladá anglická šlechtična Mary Emmeline Athéna princi z Parnasu. V královském paláci se s ním však za svého pobytu nesetkala, zato návštěva zbytků Apollónova chrámu jí přivedla do cesty krásného mladíka jménem Orion ...

DIFFERENT OFFER (see description & picture by BookGems): Edition Dodd, Mead & Co. Publishers, 1966. The whole book remains in very good condition: dust cover bright, hardcover remains tight, text all clean, neat and tight. Prompt dispatch from UK

"This history will endure; not only because Sir Winston has written it, but also because of its own inherent virtues - its narrative power, its fine judgment of war and politics, of soldiers and statesmen, and even more because it reflects a tradition of what Englishmen in the hey-day of their empire thought and felt about their country's past." The Daily Telegraph Spanning four volumes and many centuries of history, from Caesar's invasion of Britain to the start of World War I, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples stands as one of Winston Churchill's most magnificent literary works. Begun during Churchill's 'wilderness years' when he was out of government, first published in 1956 after his leadership through the darkest days of World War II had cemented his place in history and completed when Churchill was in his 80s, it remains to this day a compelling and vivid history. The second volume - The New World - explores the emergence of Britain on the world stage and a turbulent period at home: from Henry VIII's break with Rome and the English Reformation to the fending off of the Spanish Armada and the schism between parliament and crown that led to the civil war, the fall and rise of the monarchy and the rule of Oliver Cromwell. The book also covers the historic journey of the 'Mayflower' that saw the English-speaking peoples' arrival in the Americas.

Sir Winston Churchill's classic History of the English-Speaking Peoples; with an introduction by Andrew Roberts, author of Eminent Churchillians

Robert B. Parker's Spenser series has long been a hallmark of detective fiction, but the debut of Jesse Stone in Night Passage showcased the potential for new narratives within Parker's literary world. Critics hailed the novel as "fresh and bold," praising Parker's signature wit and the complexity of Stone as a protagonist. Stiles Island, an exclusive enclave, becomes the target of James Macklin, who sees it as a prime investment opportunity. With plans to invade, destroy the bridge, and loot the island, Macklin enlists a crew of ex-cons, including the menacing Wilson Cromartie, known as Crow. As Macklin's dangerous scheme unfolds, Paradise Police Chief Jesse Stone grapples with his own challenges, including complicated romantic relationships. His ex-wife Jenn is in jail for assault, he is dating Stiles Island realtor Marcy Campbell, and he still has feelings for attorney Abby Taylor. When Macklin's attack threatens both Marcy and Abby, Jesse must act quickly to protect them. With its intricate plot and rich character dynamics, Trouble in Paradise exemplifies Parker's mastery of the genre.