Michael Ross is een auteur die houdt van geschiedenis en boeiende verhalen. Na een carrière als software-ingenieur wijdt hij zich nu aan het schrijven, met een focus op diepgaande verkenningen van het verleden. Zijn werk kenmerkt zich door meeslepende vertellingen en een grote interesse in historische gebeurtenissen, die hij voor moderne lezers tot leven brengt. Ross' stijl roept vervlogen tijdperken op en biedt lezers een meeslepende ervaring.
In this elegant but pocketable edition in the Ross's Discoveries series, passionate bibliophile Michael Ross has curated his favorite literary quotes from the collection of over 1500 well-read books on his shelves--but this isn't your typical rehashing of Bartlett's quotations. In Ross's Spiritual Discoveries Michael Ross brings together quotes on religion, faith, and the soul from such a new perspective even the authors themselves will probably find this book useful and insightful.
Quotes about Books, Readers, Writers, and Literature
Featuring a curated selection of quotes from over 1500 books, this edition stands out with its focus on themes of literature, reading, and the joy of being a bookworm. Michael Ross, a passionate bibliophile, presents these literary gems in a compact format, offering fresh insights that inspire a love for reading. This collection is designed to resonate with fellow book lovers and rekindle the desire to explore new titles.
The story follows cousins Ella, Emma, Olly, Catherine, and Tom as they reunite for Christmas at a farmhouse in North Cornwall. Their excitement turns to wonder when they learn they come from a lineage of Angels. This revelation sets them on a journey to a distant island, where they will uncover the secrets of their heritage and explore their destinies. The adventure promises to blend family bonds with enchanting elements of fantasy.
The story revolves around two men with contrasting dreams as they establish new towns on the plains, one predominantly black and the other white. Their fates hinge on the arrival of a railroad, which will ultimately decide the survival or demise of both towns. The narrative explores themes of ambition, racial dynamics, and the critical impact of infrastructure on community development.
John James Audubon's passion for birds inspired a national movement to protect birds and their habitats. As a child, John would often skip school to roam the countryside. He collected bird nests, unique stones, bits of moss, and other items of interest and developed his talent for creating dramatic bird portraits and skills for observing them in the wild. Using his abilities as an acute observer, skilled writer, and exceptional artist, Audubon wrote and illustrated a book, Birds of America. Cataloging all these creatures took enormous time and effort--but even more difficult was finding a way to publish it. To make his book a reality he had to persuade wealthy investors to support his dream. The stories of his adventures pursuing the unique birds of the America captured the imagination of audiences. Audubon became a larger-than-life figure and dubbed himself "the American Woodsman." Years after his death his artwork is still considered a major accomplishment that inspired a greater interest in American birdlife. John Audubon and the World of Birds for Kids includes 21 hands-on activities and valuable resources for budding ornithologists hiking in his footsteps.
In this elegant but pocketable edition in the Ross's Discoveries series, passionate bibliophile Michael Ross has curated his favorite literary quotes spanning a multitude of important life topics from the collection of over 1500 well-read books on his shelves. In Ross's Life Discoveries Michael Ross brings together quotes from such a new perspective even the authors themselves will probably find this book useful and insightful.
Quotes from literature on money, wisdom and happiness.
Nagle wszystko się zmienia, a twojego domu już nie ma. Szczególnie, jeśli twoim domem nie było miejsce, a inny człowiek. Odkąd matka Noela doznała udaru, jego życie stanęło na głowie. Znikąd pojawił się facet z wąsem, który stwierdził, że Noel nie może zostać sam w starym mieszkaniu. Musi się wyprowadzić, daleko od Berlina, daleko od domu. Trafia do zupełnie nieznanego środowiska, do ośrodka opieki w Dolnej Saksonii. Po raz pierwszy w życiu Noel jest zdany tylko na siebie. Również pierwszy raz żyje wśród tylu innych ludzi. Komu może zaufać? Kogo lubi? Kto się w nim zakochał? Komiks wyróżniony w 2018 roku stypendium komiksowym przyznawanym przez Komisję Kultury i Europy senatu berlińskiego. Zdobywca Nagrody Max und Moritz w 2020 roku dla najlepszego komiksu niemieckiego!
Young cats are on the hunt for a mouse named Sleepy in this energetic picture book from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony Cliff. These cats are on an adventure to find that darn mouse called Sleepy.
Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the story follows fifteen-year-old Will Crump as he navigates the challenges of loyalty and family amidst the conflict. As he tracks John Morgan's infamous raid, Will grapples with his family's support for the North and his sister Albinia's brave efforts to aid a slave named Luther and his family on the Underground Railroad. Themes of love, faith, and survival are intricately woven into Will's journey, highlighting the personal struggles faced during this turbulent time in history.