The Pyramid - William Golding
Follow young Oliver''s rebellious coming-of-age in the village of Stillbourne in this comic novel by the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, introduced by Penelope Lively.Eighteen is a good time for…
Immerse yourself in 30 stories that will inspire you to pack a rucksack, head outside and push yourself to new heights. From completing the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in a wheelchair bike to swapping the city for vanlife in Yosemite, States of Adventure promises a host of real-world adventures stronger than fiction.Set out on the adventure of a lifetime.30 INSPIRING STORIES: Dive into tales from adventurers who have traversed breathtaking and beautiful landscapes in North America, including kayaking the Grand Canyon, climbing in Yosemite, and snowboarding in the OlympicsSTUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY: Featuring some of the most incredible landscapes on earth, captured here by well-known photographers with a deftness that sparks the imaginationINTRODUCED BY ALEX HONNOLD: Famous for free soloing El Capitan in Yosemite (a feat no one has attempted before or since) and the subject of the award-winning Netflix documentary Free Solo The campfire tale is ever-present in mountain culture. As long as we''ve climbed, skied, boated, hiked, or traveled, we''ve been telling stories. Inspired by the popular Dirtbag Diaries podcast, States of Adventure showcases some of the most unbelievable tales from North America and beyond.This book will take you on a journey across mountains and woods, through snow, rapids, and up rock faces. Every page reflects a spirit of adventure and wilderness, making this the perfect collection for outdoor enthusiasts, travelers seeking inspiration, and fans of Dirtbag Diaries.
Follow young Oliver''s rebellious coming-of-age in the village of Stillbourne in this comic novel by the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, introduced by Penelope Lively.Eighteen is a good time for…
A man self-immolates in a petrol station and a baby is smothered in the crib. Ridpath finds a connection between the two crimes, and must stop more deaths from occurring.
A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great—not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a…
Demands on institutions of higher education are constantly growing, and recent years, including the Coronavirus pandemic, have complicated academic life in unprecedented ways. The impact of complex and dynamic outside forces, from the pandemic to…
Praha, rok 2012. Konec světa nemohl začít na příhodnějším místě. A přitom to vypadá tak obyčejně: někdo zabíjí vědce zabývající se magií, vztahy mezi inkvizicí a mágy jsou více než napjaté, démoni se snaží ovládnout…
An essential collection of chivalric romance, swordplay, wizardry and brutal feats of courage, Malory's 15th century Morte d'Arthur is one of the world's greatest pieces of myth-making, with most gothic and modern fantasy finding its…
Kniha je výsledkem práce studentu z různých ročníků katedry fotografie FAMU. Cílem studentu bylo zachytit obraz současného stavu krajiny a společnosti v oblastech při hranicích České republiky, které prodělaly zvlášte v době po druhé světové…
In this brand new lift-the-flap adventure, Spot and Grandpa go shopping at the market!Spot loves looking at the colourful stalls at the market with Grandpa. But before they''ve got through the shopping list, Spot disappears!…