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James Riordan

    10 octobre 1936 – 10 février 2012

    James Riordan était un romancier anglais célèbre pour ses romans pour enfants et ses contributions universitaires à l'histoire du sport en Union soviétique. Son œuvre révèle un profond engagement envers la culture russe et une grande passion pour l'athlétisme. Riordan a habilement allié la perspicacité universitaire à une narration captivante, créant des œuvres appréciées tant pour leur profondeur de connaissances que pour leurs récits attrayants. Il laisse un héritage en tant qu'interprète important de l'histoire du sport et conteur talentueux pour les jeunes lecteurs.

    Tales of King Arthur
    The Sun Maiden and the Crescent Moon: Siberian Folk Tales
    An Illustrated Treasury of Myths and Legends
    A Treasury of Irish Stories
    Break On Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison
    Contes des Mille et une Nuits
    • 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.

      Break On Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison
    • A collection of sixteen tales, including original stories by a variety of Irish authors and retellings of traditional folktales

      A Treasury of Irish Stories
    • 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.

      The Sun Maiden and the Crescent Moon: Siberian Folk Tales
    • Zakázaná zóna 10: Šaman

      • 134pages
      • 5 heures de lecture
      3,9(19)Évaluer

      "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?"

      Zakázaná zóna 10: Šaman