Susan Tyler Hitchcock is een auteur die diep ingaat op de culturele impact van iconische werken en figuren. Haar schrijven onderzoekt hoe verhalen en hun makers het collectieve bewustzijn doordringen en hoe hun nalatenschap in de loop van de tijd evolueert. Hitchcock's stijl kenmerkt zich door scherpe analyse en een fascinatie voor de manier waarop literatuur verweven is met geschiedenis en maatschappij. Lezers zullen haar vermogen waarderen om betekenislagen te ontdekken in verhalen die onze verbeelding hebben gevormd.
The evolution of the University of Virginia is vividly captured through a blend of images and narrative in this updated pictorial history. Following its founding by Thomas Jefferson, the book chronicles significant milestones, including the leadership of John T. Casteen III and the groundbreaking presidency of Teresa A. Sullivan, the first female president. The chronological arrangement of chapters highlights the university’s expansion and modernization over nearly two centuries, showcasing its rich heritage and ongoing legacy.
Emerging from a teenage mother's nightmare in 1816, the tale explores themes of human ambition and the consequences of playing God. Mary Shelley's creation has transcended time, influencing a wide range of cultural expressions from theater to modern debates on ethics and science. Susan Tyler Hitchcock's work offers a vibrant cultural history, enriched with illustrations, that connects the monster's legacy to various fields such as literature, film, and music, revealing its enduring significance in contemporary consciousness.
Amidst the challenges of daily life, a family embarks on a transformative nine-month sailing journey across the Caribbean. As they navigate the ocean's unpredictable nature and cultural differences, Susan Hitchcock, a novice sailor, finds a deep connection to the sea. This adventure not only tests their resilience but also fosters a renewed intimacy among family members, allowing them to rediscover joy and unity. Through the trials and triumphs of sailing, they learn to embrace both the beauty and the challenges of life together.
Exploring the life of Mary Lamb, the book reveals how her tragic past, including her incarceration after her mother's death, shaped her relationships with prominent Romantic figures like Coleridge and Wordsworth. It highlights her unique position in accessing literature, challenging the societal norms of her class and era, and illustrates the intersection of madness, creativity, and female experience in the Romantic period.
Celebrating its sixty-year anniversary, this book offers insights from members of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the premier organization for independent nonfiction writers founded in 1948. It reflects on the organization's rich history, its current status, and future directions, making it a valuable tribute to the evolution of nonfiction writing and the community of writers dedicated to it.
This collection unveils the wonders of our world, celebrating nature's beauty and humanity's achievements. Each image reveals a facet of Earth's magnificence, while the entire collection transcends imagination. As viewers turn the pages, they are captivated by the richness of life, with awe-inspiring photographs selected by seasoned National Geographic photo editors. Drawn from the beloved "Visions of Earth" feature, the storied Image Collection, and renowned photographers—many of whom are published for the first time—this book presents a gallery of stunning landscapes, fascinating people, and remarkable animals.
From puffins in Norway to speckled emperor moths in South Africa, each photograph captures extraordinary moments: an elephant enjoying a morning dip in India's Andaman Sea, monks in Bhutan rushing to dinner, and a girl in red standing out in an Indonesian mosque. The vibrant celebrations of Spanish youth in Catalonia and a Sikh festival in India further showcase cultural richness.
This visual journey offers a welcome escape from the distressing news of our times, delighting the senses and renewing optimism. It highlights the marvels of our planet and the privilege of calling it home, reminding us of the beauty that exists amidst life's challenges.
»Wir erschaffen Fotos, wir schießen sie nicht einfach«, so das Motto der NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Fotografen. Dieser Bildband ist eine Werkschau der Extraklasse: eine Auswahl der schönsten Landschaften weltweit, Tierporträts von großer Seltenheit und außergewöhnliche Blicke auf menschliche Zivilisation. Ein Buch voller Geschichten, die erzählen, was die weltbesten Fotografen wie Frans Lanting, Paul Nicklen, George Steinmetz, Art Wolfe u.v.m. bewegt.
Vom Meer im Mondschein, über Nachtmärkte in Laos, dem angeleuchteten Eiffelturm und die Erde aus dem All, bis hin zu Blumen, die nur nachts blühen und nachtaktiven Tieren nach Sonnenuntergang die Welt ist ein anderer Ort. Der besondere Bildband zeigt die Schönheit der Dunkelheit und beleuchtet den hypnotisierenden Bereich aller nächtlichen Dinge. Erleben Sie die faszinierendsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Welt in einer unausgesprochenen Intimität.
Tato rozsáhlá monografie zkoumá místa zrodu pěti velkých náboženství, sleduje jejich šíření po světě a zabývá se rolí víry v lidských životech a kulturách v uplynulých staletích. Můžeme v ní sledovat zrod hinduismu a buddhismu v Indii, stejně jako osudy tří velkých monoteistických náboženství – judaismu, křesťanství a islámu na Předním východě, a to až do 21. století. Před námi se tak odkryje fascinující historie zbožnosti, od jednoduchých rituálů inspirovaných lidským údivem nad silami přírody, které se během tisíciletého vývoje přetvořily do promyšlených myšlenkových systémů, bohatého písemnictví a složitých tradic.
