Weitere Bücher, die Sie mögen werden

• 

  Flowers of War

  Llŷr Gwyn Lewis

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  When the author is given a small package, containing letters and papers relating to his grandfather's brother, who was killed in Syria during the Second World War, it leads him on an extended personal journey. An exploration of history, imagination and the process of memory, shifting imperceptibly from autobiography to travelogue, from letters and diaries to official records, from text to visual image.
  
  In his first prose work Lewis reveals a rare and consummate literary talent. Deeply rooted in his Welsh identity, this young writer locates his own and his family's experience within the wider European world in a thoughtful, mature and highly original book.
  
  Flowers of War is a translation of Rhyw Flodau Rhyfel (Y Lolfa, 2014), which won the Creative Non-Fiction category in the 2015 Wales Book of the Year award.

  Zum Buch

• 

  Hidden History of Everglades...

  Maureen Sullivan-Hartung

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Discover this collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City. 
   
   
   
  Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful characters from the area, local landmarks, and the annual Seafood Festival that draws 20,000 people to the city every year.

  Zum Buch

• 

  Sea Stories - Galveston and Beyond

  Alvin L. Sallee, Michael J....

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  What happens when you take a professor and sprinkle on some old salt seafarer? It’s a recipe for an engrossing narrative of the sea and those who have made it their lives work. Welcome aboard as we hit the decks, load the cargo, sail out and bring back sea stories full of adventure and glory.

  Zum Buch

• 

  Cheras Dynasty - Tamil Maritime...

  Rolf Hedger

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The Chera dynasty, one of the three great Tamil dynasties of ancient South India, played a crucial role in shaping the political, economic, and cultural landscape of the region. Their rule, spanning centuries, witnessed the flourishing of trade, literature, and governance, laying the foundation for Kerala’s distinct identity. Emerging during the Sangam Age, the Cheras established themselves as a dominant force in Tamilakam, with their influence extending beyond the Western Ghats into the Indian Ocean trade networks. 
  The origins of the Cheras remain shrouded in legend and early Tamil literary references. Sangam literature, including works like the Pattinappalai and Akananuru, speaks of mighty Chera kings who ruled with valor and wisdom. The dynasty’s association with Vanji (also known as Karur) as their capital city highlights their strategic control over the fertile lands of present-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The geographical advantage of their kingdom, with access to the Arabian Sea on the west and the lush inland regions, enabled the Cheras to engage in extensive maritime trade. 
  The early rulers of the Chera dynasty established their power through military conquests and strategic alliances. One of the most celebrated kings was Uthiyan Cheralathan, considered the first known historical Chera ruler. He is mentioned as a patron of poets and a formidable leader who controlled trade routes. His successors, Nedum Cheralathan and Senguttuvan Chera, further expanded the empire. Senguttuvan, famously associated with the Silappadikaram, a great Tamil epic, is credited with the introduction of the Pattini cult, honoring Kannagi, a symbol of justice and womanhood. His military campaigns against northern kingdoms and his patronage of Tamil culture reinforced the Chera dynasty’s prestige.

  Zum Buch

• 

  Gateway for Kids: Say Hello!...

  Ken Lou

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Say 'hello" and meet your international friends from 21 cultures across Africa and Europe! 
   
  Know how your friends greet and dress, and learn about their favorite festivals, costumes, food, music, dance, arts, folktales and traditional houses. As you take steps to appreciate and respect one another's way of life, you will become a well-loved friend. and grow as an ambassador of peace. 
   
  Don't put this book away until you know how to say thank you and 'I love you' in their languages. Then count the smiles that greet you when you say those nice words.  
   
  After all, friendship begins when you say 'hello'!

  Zum Buch

• 

  Perth - A Comprehensive Guide...

  John Hulbert

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Former Provost, Dr John Hulbert, presents locals and visitors alike with a comprehensive guide to Scotland's newest city, Perth.
  
  
  
  Originally the capital of Scotland, Hulbert examines Perth's development as a major settlement in Scotland through to the present day.
  
  
  
  Closely examining each area of Perth, complete with pictures and maps throughout, Hulbert guides readers around the city, and looks at the history and the people that have contributed to Perth's success.

  Zum Buch