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John Clellon Holmes Livres

    12 mars 1926 – 30 mars 1988

    John Clellon Holmes s'est imposé comme un chroniqueur et un analyste de l'éthique et du style de vie de la Beat Generation. Son œuvre, profondément informée par ses amitiés au sein du mouvement, explore les thèmes de la divergence sociale et de la quête d'illumination spirituelle. La prose de Holmes se caractérise par sa nature observationnelle et réflexive, offrant aux lecteurs des aperçus profonds sur la vie intérieure de ses sujets. Il a magistralement capturé l'esprit d'une époque, explorant la rébellion contre la convention et la recherche d'authenticité dans l'Amérique d'après-guerre.

    John Clellon Holmes
    Temple of Science
    How Are You Going To Save Yourself
    Go
    Mahars of Pellucidar (Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe)
    The Horn
    Exploitation of a Ships Magnetic Field Signatures

    • Exploitation of a Ships Magnetic Field Signatures

      • 50pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      Focusing on naval technology, this book explores the significance of magnetic field signatures from ships in military operations. It highlights how these signatures can be exploited by adversaries for tactical advantages and the development of countermeasures. The author provides expert insights into their impact on naval tactics, submarine warfare, and mitigation technologies. Aimed at naval professionals and defense analysts, it offers a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between magnetic fields and maritime security, making it essential for those interested in modern defense strategies.

      Exploitation of a Ships Magnetic Field Signatures
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    • The Horn

      • 264pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      John Clellon Holmes reflects on the history of jazz in this classic novel. Edgar Pool is "The Horn," the hero, and the man who helps change the face of American music. He becomes the legend whose triumphant and tragic career is reconstructed through the memories of his friends and lovers.

      The Horn
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    • Mahars of Pellucidar (Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe)

      • 260pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      This definitive edition of Mahars of Pellucidar includes a new foreword and frontispiece by the author's son, Christopher West Holmes, as well as a bonus novelette by best-selling author Joe R. Lansdale (Hap & Leonard).

      Mahars of Pellucidar (Edgar Rice Burroughs Universe)
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    • Go

      • 344pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      The first great "Beat Generation" novel takes readers in the heart of bohemian post-war New York City in search of the origins of this literary movement, which included such innovators as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and Neil Cassady. Reprint.

      Go
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    • Temple of Science

      The Pre-Raphaelites and Oxford University Museum of Natural History

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      The collaboration between artists and scientists in the creation of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History is a focal point of this book. It highlights the influence of John Ruskin on architect Benjamin Woodward and Pre-Raphaelite artists, who infused the building with intricate designs and sculptures reflecting meticulous observations of nature. The narrative explores the museum's history, architectural details, and its exceptional collection of Pre-Raphaelite art, showcasing a unique blend of natural history, modern science, and artistic expression through lavish illustrations.

      Temple of Science

    • Štěně

      • 80pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      Pořídit si domů štěně znamená velkou zodpovědnost. Vždyť pejsek na Vás bude závislý po celý svůj život. Za každodenní péči se Vám však odmění oddaností, věrností a přítulností. Vše, co byste měli vědět o výchově štěněte, než si je pořídíte, najdete v této ilustrované příručce.

      Štěně
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