James Albert Michener Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Pravdivý příběh těch, kteří bojovali proti komunismu. Most u Andau, na hranici mezi Maďarskem a Rakouskem, byl jedním z nejbezvýznamnějších mostů v Evropě. To se však změnilo po krvavé porážce maďarského povstání roku 1956, kdy ulice Budapešti zaplavily ruské tanky a řada významných osobností i obyčejných obyvatel země právě přes tento most prchala do exilu a do bezpečí před komunistickou zvůlí. Známý autor James A. Michener se ve své knize, která se ve Spojených státech dočkala řady dotisků, nezaměřil na suchý výčet historických fakt. Jednotlivé kapitoly jsou zasvěceny osudům konkrétních lidí, obyčejných Maďarů, jejichž očima nám umožňuje sledovat zásadní události těch několika málo dní slavných, i když k nezdaru odsouzených bojů.

Essays and photographs explore Philadelphia's religion, politics, industry, culture, ethnic diversity, farming life, and artistry

Obálkový podnázev: román o zrodu a rozkvětu judaismu. Od současných archeologů, provádějících vykopávky na lokalitě Makor, se Michener vrací v čase zpět k nejrannějším počátkům židovské víry před tisíci lety. Obsažena je tu celá historie židovstva: prvotní náboženské představy,přechod k monoteismu,život dávných hebrejských kmenů a jejich pronásledování, vliv křesťanství, křížových výprav a španělské inkvizice, až po zrod moderního Izraele a současný blízkovýchodní konflikt. Očima archeologů - irského katolíka z Chicaga, Araba žijícího v Izraeli, německého Žida, jeho izraelské snoubenky a bohatého Američana, který vykopávky financuje - spatříme panorama židovských dějin, plných vášní, bolesti a nezměrné víry.

Román líčí osudy mladých lidí, kteří se vzbouří proti způsobu života svých rodičů a toulají se po Španělsku, Portugalsku a Mosambiku.Prožívají neklidnou atmosféru šedesátých a sedmdesátých let.

This book is a joyous celebration! Its sparkling photographs remind us of the extraordinary land our nation occupies, and a review of them shows us how fortunate we are to live where we do.

V měsících před vlastní tragickou smrtí, jakoby v osudovém tušení, hovoří Truman Capote o svém životě a díle s naprostou otevřeností a kniha se tak stává obrazem životní filozofie výjimečného jedince. Osobitost proti průměru - to je základní životní téma T. Capoteho.

Román líčí osudy mladých lidí, kteří se vzbouří proti způsobu života svých rodičů a toulají se po Španělsku, Portugalsku a Mosambiku.Prožívají neklidnou atmosféru šedesátých a sedmdesátých let.

Geromantiseerde geschiedenis van Polen vanaf de dertiende eeuw tot 1981, waarin het lot van drie gefingeerde Poolse families wordt geschetst tegen de achtergrond van Polens strijd om onafhankelijkheid.

MICHENER IS AMERICA'S BEST WRITER.--The Pittsburgh PressIn his stunning new novel, bestselling novelist James A. Michener draws on his unparalleled gift for storytelling, his deep understanding of American society, and his own life experiences to illuminate the challenges of aging and the folly of youth in a Florida retirement home known as the Palms.As the new, young director of the Palms, Andy Zorn suffers no shortage of loving support and wise advice from his elders, a group of five passionate, outspoken residents who refuse to accept the passive roles that both society and family have handed them. Yet past scandal has driven Zorn to despondency, until he meets an extraordinary young woman in the rehab wing, who has been forced to rebuild her life in the face of crippling injuries. Now Zorn finds himself falling in love--and with the help and gentle jabs from his more mature friends, he discovers a wonderful new purpose in life....Michener hooks you with wonderfully humorous scenes. These are then interwoven between the moments of pain and heartache brought about by life choices we all must make.--Tulsa WorldEngaging...One will be drawn into the novelist's world....The lush natural setting provides James Michener plenty to show and tell.--The Washington Times

L'anima del popolo polacco dal Duecento ad oggi, attraverso sette secoli di storia. Narratore di grande respiro, James A. Michener si è ancora una volta cimentato in una ricostruzione spettacolare, in cui l'appassionante sviluppo narrativo si innesta su una precisa documentazione storica. Polonia è un vasto affresco in cui il lettore può cogliere, attraverso mille battaglie, mille spartizioni, mille "tradimenti", la spiritualità e la fierezza di un popolo tormentato ed eroico. Dalle scorrerie dei Tatari a Caterina di Russia, dal mito di Paderewski alla repressione nazista... La storia indimenticabile di guerre, aggressioni e lacerazioni politiche: un'opera di rigoroso impegno e di passione assoluta.

Essays from the space explorers of 8 countries and over 160 photographs detail the wide range of experiences encountered: preparation for flight, living without gravity and directly viewing our planet as a celestial body - but they reach further to define our unquenchable urge to explore, our savoring of the experience and our next surge outward.

This collection, illustrated with 16 nature drawings, contains extracts from Michener's novels, plus one previously unpublished story, in which he portrays animals and nature across the centuries and in harmony or conflict with each other and with man.

Rozsáhlá monumentální kronika Havajských ostrovů. Ostrovní přírodní život Polynésanů, první plavby po oceáně, obyčeje a náboženské obřady, příchod amerických misionářů, osídlování přistěhovalci, válka v Pacifiku, Havaj jako turistický ráj. Několik generací postav, které ovlivnily dnešní podobu Havaje. Strhující románováepopej.

První část románové kroniky Havajských ostrovů zachycuje události od vylodění ostrovanů až po příchod amerických misionářů

Slavný Michenerův román pokračuje ve druhé části líčením historie oblasti kolem zálivu Chesapeake na území státu Maryland a Virgínie, počínaje 19. stoletím až do 70. let století dvacátého.

Osidlování zátoky Chesapeake od 17. století, až po George Washingtona a jeho boje za nezávislost.

The novel is mexico and the commentary is "MY LOST MEXICO"and the two togerher will form a rewarding experience...

Pulitzer Prizewinning novelist, James A Michener, introduces the people, events and ideas that have shaped his life.

Pulitzer Prize–winning author James A. Michener crafts an intoxicating portrait of a land with a past and present as turbulent and colorful as any on Earth. An American journalist travels to cover a duel between two great matadors but becomes immersed in the dramatic saga of his own Mexican ancestry. The narrative spans from the brilliance and brutality of ancient civilizations to the iron grip of Spanish invaders, and into modern Mexico, which struggles to forge a nation from the ashes of revolution. With architectural splendors, frenzied bullfights, and horrific human sacrifices, Michener weaves an epic human story that stands among his best work. Praise for the novel highlights Michener's storytelling prowess, with The New York Times Book Review noting "splendid and authentic scenes in the plaza de toros" that rival the works of Hemingway and Conrad. The Los Angeles Daily News describes it as "astounding" and "fast-moving," while the St. Louis Post-Dispatch calls it "an enthralling story" that artfully merges Mexico's history with the art of bullfighting. The Richmond Times-Dispatch emphasizes its epic proportions, rich in visual and historical detail, making it a captivating read.

The bestselling author of Alaska, Caribbean, Texas and Hawaii explores the world of the writer in his latest endeavor--a fascinating story of a writer, editor, critic, and reader locked in a desperate scenario of life, death, love, and truth. Nine weeks on The New York Times bestseller list.

Während des Koreakrieges fliegt der US-Air-Force-Pilot Major Lloyd Gruver nach Kobe in Japan. Der Vater seiner Verlobten Eileen Webster hat die Reise und auch seine neue Arbeit in einem Büro arrangiert. Auf dem Flug nach Kobe wird Gruver von seinem Ordonnanzoffizier Joe Kelly begleitet. Kelly ist mit der Japanerin Katsumi liiert. Gruver versucht nun, ihm seine Heiratspläne auszureden. Der Südstaatler Gruver, der die Militärakademie West Point absolviert hat, glaubt zudem, dass nur Ehen zwischen Leuten gutgehen, die einen ähnlichen Hintergrund haben. Der aus ärmlichen Verhältnissen stammende Kelly ist mit Katsumi glücklich, für ihn ist es das erste Mal, dass er Glücksgefühle verspürt. Zudem hat er eine Spezial-Erlaubnis von seinem Kongreßabgeordneten für die Hochzeit erhalten, obwohl es eine Verfügung der Streitkräfte gibt, die die Einreise von ausländischen Ehefrauen amerikanischer Soldaten untersagt. Kelly will die Hochzeit durchziehen. Er schockt Gruver mit der Aussage, dass er dafür sogar seine Staatsbürgerschaft aufgeben will. Gruver, der Kelly nicht von einer Absage überzeugen kann, erklärt sich bereit, als Trauzeuge zu fungieren.

J. A. Michener schildert die Geschichte des texanischen Freiheitskampfes von 1836 und porträtiert dabei zugleich die beiden Anführer, den "Adler", General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana, und den "Raben", Sam Houston, die sich nur einmal, bei der alles entscheidenden Schlacht von Alamo, gegenüberstanden.

Beautiful Hawaii book.

"The best novel of James Michener's career." Milwaukee Journal Gold fever swept the world in 1897. The chance for untold riches sent thousands of dreamers on a perilous trek toward their fortunes, failures, or deaths. Follow four English aristocrats and their Irish servant as they misguidedly haul their dreams across cruel Canadian terrain toward the Klondike gold fields.

In zestien verhalen wordt de geschiedenis geschetst van de Antillen, de eilanden in de Caribische Zee.

Nadat een medewerker van de Nationale Veiligheidsraad door de Amerikaanse Senaat ter verantwoording is geroepen in de "Irangate"--Affaire, duikt hij in de geschiedenis van zijn voorouders, die ieder een rol in de Amerikaanse politiek gespeeld hebben.

Meest gefingeerde levensgeschiedenissen van mensen en dieren in Alaska.

In a parade of bestselling epics, James A. Michener has always combined scholarship with superb storytelling. Now, he brings the Michener magic to a contemporary novel. Major Norman Starr was known for his antipathy to "drugs and Communists". Now he is being asked to explain himself--and his country's policies--to the Iran-Contra Committee.

In 1959, Hemingway traveled to Spain to write three articles about bullfighting for "Life." This posthumously published text emerged during his late return to the country he cherished as a second home. The work captures his deep appreciation for the culture and the art of bullfighting, exploring themes of bravery, tradition, and the complex relationship between man and nature. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, Hemingway delves into the emotional and physical intensity of the bullfighting arena, revealing the profound impact it had on him. The narrative serves as both a tribute to the sport and a meditation on life, death, and the human experience, showcasing Hemingway's masterful prose and his enduring connection to Spain.

Renowned chronicler James A. Michener embarks on an ambitious exploration of space, the last great frontier. This remarkable novel captures the dreams and daring of various individuals, including Stanley Mott, an engineer whose relentless pursuit of knowledge positions him at the forefront of American space exploration; Norman Grant, a war hero and U.S. senator who battles not only for his country but also for humanity’s reach into the cosmos; Dieter Kolff, a former Nazi rocket scientist whose expertise becomes invaluable in this new era; Randy Claggett, an astronaut destined for a mission to the moon's far side; and Cynthia Rhee, a reporter whose tenacity brings their extraordinary stories to the world. Praise for this work highlights Michener's mastery as a storyteller, with The Wall Street Journal calling him a phenomenon and noting this as one of his best books. The New York Times Book Review describes it as a gripping tale of high adventure and a sympathetic, historically sound portrayal of a significant human endeavor that could become mythic. BusinessWeek asserts it meets the expectations of Michener fans, emphasizing the dramatic dimensions of the space program as perfect for great fiction. The New York Times commends Michener's eloquence in depicting the actual flights and the intense re-entry of the shuttle into Earth’s atmosphere.

Like the heroic land that is its subject, James Michener's Poland teems with vivid events and unforgettble characters. In the sweeping span of eight tumultuous centuries, three Polish families live out their destinies and the drama of a nation—in the grand tradition of a great James Michener saga. "Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the country's tribulations." (Chicago Tribune)

Spanning four and a half centuries, James A. Michener’s monumental saga chronicles the epic history of Texas, from its Spanish roots in the age of the conquistadors to its current reputation as one of America’s most affluent, diverse, and provocative states. Among his finely drawn cast of characters, emotional and political alliances are made and broken, as the loyalties established over the course of each turbulent age inevitably collapse under the weight of wealth and industry. With Michener as our guide, Texas is a tale of patriotism and statesmanship, growth and development, violence and betrayal—a stunning achievement by a literary master. Praise for Texas “Fascinating.” — Time “A book about oil and water, rangers and outlaws, frontier and settlement, money and power . . . [James A. Michener] manages to make history vivid.” — The Boston Globe “A sweeping panorama . . . [Michener] grapples earnestly with the Texas character in a way that Texas’s own writers often don’t.” — The Washington Post Book World “Vast, sprawling, and eclectic in population and geography, the state has just the sort of larger-than-life history that lends itself to Mr. Michener’s taste for multigenerational epics.” — The New York Times

The fascinating stories of adventurous men who sailed the South Seas Some craved power, some craved peace, others merely surrendered to fate. Sam Comstock -- A sailor crazed by the South Sea Islands and driven to lead the ruthless mutiny. He envisioned himself a magnificent ruler -- but his dream became a nightmare. Will Mariner -- A golden-haired youth whose ship was captured by hostile natives. He was the sole survivor and his charm turned his captor into slaves. Captain Bligh -- Was he the infamous captain of the Bounty, the monster legend had made him? Here is the true story of Captain Bligh. Rascals In Paradise They searched for adventure in the most dazzling places on earth.

De talloze lezers die bekend zijn met beroemde boeken van Michener zullen zich herinneren dat deze vaak lange perioden bestrijken, variërend van honderden tot miljoenen jaren, met locaties over de hele wereld. In dit verhaal speelt de handeling zich echter af over een periode van slechts veertig jaar, met een decor dat zich miljoenen kilometers boven de aarde uitstrekt. Het begint in oktober 1944 en introduceert vier mannen: Stanley Mott, een Amerikaanse geleerde in Engeland met een geheime opdracht; Norman Grant, een zeeheld in de Zeeslag voor de Golf van Leyte; John Pope, een rugbyster en sterrenkundestudent; en Dieter Kolff, raketspecialist en medewerker van Werner von Braun. Deze vier, samen met hun vrouwen, zijn cruciaal voor het ruimtevaartprogramma en vormen de kern van het verhaal. Het wordt levendig en dramatisch verteld, met aandacht voor de complexe proefnemingen, uitvindingen en de discussies van wetenschappers en technici. Het behandelt hun speculaties over toekomstige ruimteverkenningen, persoonlijke rivaliteiten, politieke manipulaties in Washington, de selectie en training van ruimtevaarders, en de spanning van de vluchten en landingen. Dit meeslepende verhaal is grotendeels fictief, maar stevig verankerd in feiten.

Relaas van de lotgevallen van de leden van drie oude kolonistenfamilies vanaf 1600 tot heden.

Tegen de achtergrond van het magnifieke Zuid-Afrikaanse landschap voltrekken zich vele eeuwentumultueze geschiedenis, waarbij de lotgevallen van drie families de rode draad vormen: de Hollandse familie Van Doorn, de Engelse Saltwoods en de nakomelingen van Nuxumalo, de eerste inlander die in aanraking komt met de Europese specerijenhandelaars. Milchener weet op onnavolgbare wijze de wederwaardigheden van deze romanpersonages te combineren met die van historische personen, zoals de gouverneur van de V.O.C., Jan van Riebeeck, de kolonisten Piet Retief en Pretorius, en de kemphanen Cecil Rhodes en Paul Kruger. 'Het verbond' is een rijk, meeslepen én informatief epos.

"Michener's most ambitious work of fiction in theme and scope." THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER "Brilliantly written." ASSOCIATED PRESS Once again James A. Michener brings history to life with this 400-year saga of America's great bay and its Eastern Shore. Following Edmund Steed and his remarkable family, who parallel the settling and forming of the nation, CHESAPEAKE sweeps readers from the unspoiled world of the Native Americans to the voyages of Captain John Smith, the Revolutionary War, and right up to modern times. From the Paperback edition.

This volume of colour photographs follows the social behaviour of horses at liberty, capturing their dynamism and elegance. A quotation for every picture is also included taken from Virgil, Shakespeare, Herman Melville, D.H. Lawrence, Eugene Delacroix and others.

At four o'clock in the morning on a Sunday in November 1956, the city of Budapest was awakened by the shattering sound of Russian tanks tearing the city apart. The Hungarian revolution -- five brief, glorious days of freedom that had yielded a glimpse at a different kind of future -- was over.But there was a bridge at Andau, on the Austrian border, and if a Hungarian could reach that bridge, he was nearly free. It was about the most inconsequential bridge in Europe, but by an accident of history it became, for a few flaming weeks, one of the most important bridges in the world, for across its unsteady planks fled the soul of a nation...Here is James A. Michener at his most gripping with a historic account of a people in desperate revolt, a true story as searing and unforgettable as any of his bestselling works of fiction.

Het verhaal begint in 1795 in het stadje Centennial in Colorado en eindigt rond 1970. De ontwikkeling van de stad door de eeuwen heen wordt gevolgd en een groot aantal personen die om uiteenlopende redenen (geld, vrijheid of misdaad) naar Centennial zijn gekomen, passeren de revue. Het toont de behandeling van de inheemse Indianen door de oprukkende kolonisten én het volgt een moordmysterie, dat 100 jaar nodig heeft om te worden opgelost.

In his triumphant best seller, James Michener unfolds a powerful and poignant drama of six young runaways adrift in a world they have created out of dreams, drugs, and dedication to pleasure. With the sure touch of a master, Michener pulls us into the dark center of their private world, whether it's in Spain, Marrakech, or Mozambique, and exposes the naked nerve ends with shocking candor and infinite compassion."A superior, picaresque novel...and a revealing mirror held up to contemporary society."JOHN BARKHAM REVIEWS

Here, in the fresh, vivid prose that is James Michener's trademark, is the real Spain as he experiences it. He not only reveals the celebrated Spain of bullfights and warror kings, painters and processions, cathedrals and olive orchards; he also shares the intimate, often hidden Spain he has come to know, where toiling peasants and their honest food, the salt of the shores and the oranges of the inland fields, the congeniality of living souls and the dark weight of history conspire to create a wild, contradictory, passionately beautiful land, the mystery called Iberia. "Massive, beautiful...Unquestionably some of the best writing on Spain...The best that Mr. Michener has ever done on any subject...Stunning...Memorable." THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

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In this romantic adventure of wild Afghanistan, master storyteller James Michener mixes the allure of the past with the dangers of today. After an impetuous American girl, Ellen Jasper, marries a young Afghan engineer, her parents hear no word from her. Although she wants freedom to do as she wishes, not even she is sure what that means. In the meantime, she is as good as lost in that wild land, perhaps forever.... "An extraordinary novel....Brilliant." THE NEW YORK TIMES

"A warm-hearted, readable story, crammed with lively incident and remarkable characters." THE ATLANTIC David Harper was an orphan, loney and impoverished. But his longing to embrace the world that abandoned him was stronger than the harsh realities. And even though he's a con man and petty thief at a carnival, he still dreams. For it was there that David learned about love and about women--all of whom taught him the riches of himself. Here is a rich segment of American life--a magic blend of longing and wisdom, saltiness, simplicity, and compassion.

Epos over het eiland Hawaii, van de eerste bewoners tot de komst van de Japanners tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog.

James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, Tales of the South Pacific, the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim. In this sequel collection, Michener once again evokes the magic of the extraordinary isles in the Pacific—from Fiji and Gaudalcanal to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea—through stories that burst with adventure, charm, and local color. For Michener’s many fans around the globe, Return to Paradise is a precious second look at a land of enchantment by one of the most gifted storytellers of the twentieth century. Praise for Return to Paradise “A brilliant book and a worthy successor to Tales of the South Pacific.”—The Atlanta Constitution “This is a book that should be read by everyone. . . . All who have seen the South Pacific will find on every page the odors of frangipani, copra, blood, and beer.”—The New York Times “There’s drama and pathos and adventure and humanity . . . and a very high degree of excellence. Michener can write.”—Kirkus Reviews

Young and innocent, they came to a place they had barely heard of, prepared for war. They were American fighter pilots, trained but frightened, facing an an enemy they couldn't understand, and waging a war they had to win....

Sayonara (1954), is a novel published by American author James A. Michener about the Japanese word "sayonara." Set during the early 1950s, Sayonara tells the story of Major Gruver, a soldier stationed in Japan, who falls in love with Hana-Ogi, a Japanese woman. The novel follows their cross-cultural Japanese romance and illuminates the racism of the post-WWII time period.

Winner of the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Enter the exotic world of the South Pacific, meet the men and women caught up in the drama of a big war. The young Marine who falls madly in love with a beautiful Tonkinese girl. Nurse Nellie and her French planter, Emile De Becque. The soldiers, sailors, and nurses playing at war and waiting for love in a tropic paradise.