James Riordan was een Engelse romanschrijver, gevierd om zijn kinderromans en zijn academische bijdragen aan de geschiedenis van sport in de Sovjet-Unie. Zijn werk getuigt van een diepe betrokkenheid bij de Russische cultuur en een grote passie voor sport. Riordan combineerde meesterlijk academische inzichten met boeiende verhalen, wat resulteerde in werken die gewaardeerd worden om zowel hun diepgaande kennis als hun meeslepende vertellingen. Hij laat een nalatenschap na als een belangrijk vertolker van de sportgeschiedenis en een getalenteerd verhalenverteller voor jonge lezers.
Thumbelina is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
Thirty-five years after his death in Paris at age twenty-seven, Jim Morrison's iconic legend remains as powerful as ever, swathed in the mists of mystery. There have been numerous biographies about the self-proclaimed "Lizard King's" life and career. But none have examined his roots and childhood, the intellectual foundations of his music, his wild days with the Doors, and his enigmatic early death as completely and insightfully as Break On Through.More than simply a fascinating look at a rock legend whose cult following never stops growing, here is the definitive Morrison biography: his angry relationship with his father; the early tragedies and terrible events responsible for the darkness of his artistic vision; his private life and legal trials, including his infamous Miami obscenity bust; and the truth about his final hours. Based on extensive research and featuring dozens of rarely published photographs, this is the authoritative portrait of the poet, the grim visionary, the haunted man, and his haunting music.
A collection of sixteen tales, including original stories by a variety of Irish authors and retellings of traditional folktales
An international collection of twenty-five tales of courage, daring, and romance, featuring heroes such as Robin Hood, El Cid, Perseus, and Volund.
The book explores the rich oral traditions of Siberia, showcasing a unique spiritual democracy and the enduring purity of its folk art. With roots that stretch back two thousand years, these stories reflect the region's beauty and strangeness, offering insights into the culture and beliefs of its people. The narrative emphasizes the significance of these tales in preserving the heritage and wisdom of Siberian communities, making it a compelling journey into a lesser-known aspect of human storytelling.
Little Bunny Bobkin wants to learn how to count, but nobody will help him. Mother Duck shoos him away when he tries to count her ducklings, and the honey bees chase him away when he tries to count their poppies. When he finds he has wandered into the wild wood and is trapped in the foxes' den, he must use his counting skills to outwit Mother Fox and avoid becoming rabbit stew.
"Uprostřed pustých hor Nového Mexika musí Rebeka, Ryan a Scott čelit lžím a kouzlům mocného indiánského šamana. Mají ale šanci odhalit indiánskému kmeni pravdu, jestliže se klam vplížil do jejich vlastních řad?"
