Alan Marshall Knihy

Kdopak to jede na tom koni? Přece Alan – v očích obyvatel jedné australské vesnice „mrzáček“, v hloubi duše však neuvěřitelně odhodlaný chlapec, který jde za svým snem nehledě na chromé nohy. A protože je po tátovi chlap jaksepatří, nevzdává se, i kdyby to měl být sen z kategorie nesplnitelných: chce hledět osudu do tváře ze hřbetu koně a v jeho sedle zdolat kaluže před rodnou chalupou, jež jsou pro něj přímo zdolanými oceány. Marshallovy vzpomínky na dětství strávené na rodné australské farmě patří do zlatého fondu knih o obdivuhodné moci nemocných. Neokázale statečný, umanutý i naivně upřímný vypravěč s berlemi, toužící se vyrovnat svým spolužákům v každém ohledu, je zároveň vtipným pozorovatelem zanikajícího kouzla australského venkova a přírody. Revidované vydání tohoto románu –proslaveného i dodnes oblíbeným filmem Karla Kachyni s Vladimírem Dlouhým v hlavní roli – míří už ke třetí generaci českých čtenářů, kteří si zamilovali příběhy malých hrdinů s obrovským srdcem. Verše přeložila Hana Žantovská.

Román je autobiografickým vyprávěním, které líčí příhody a zkušenosti z autorova života, když mu bylo přes dvacet let.

Autor získavší si i u nás čtenáře svou autobiografickou knížkou Už zase skáču přes kaluže (česky 1962) je i odborným znalcem života a zvyků domorodých obyvatel Austrálie. Za pobytu mezi nimi zachytil také jejich mýty a pohádky, do jisté míry je literárně zpracoval a připravil tak čtenáři zajímavou četbu a zpřístupnil myšlenkový svět „lidí pradávných časů“, žijících dosud způsobem lidí prvobytně pospolného řádu.

This guidebook to the Border Country region in Scotland and north Northumberland contains 46 day walks, 5 long distance routes and 7 town trails in the broad uncrowded hills of the Southern Uplands, Cheviots, Tweeddale and Teviotdale, Ettrick Forest and the Tweedsmuir Hills. From gentle ambles to harder hill walks there are walks here to suit all.

Population and Society is an undergraduate introduction to population that explains the latest shifts in population studies. The text provides a detailed and completely accessible overview that: - situates demographic aspects of population - births, deaths, migration, disease - within the context of broader social impacts, like work, health and wealth inequalities; - uses illustrative examples from the developed and developing world, avoiding a distinct UK, European or "Western" bias; - is illustrated throughout with pedagogic features, like chapter opening summaries, concluding list of key terms, suggestions for further readings, case study examples ("boxes"), and a glossary and full index. This text will be widely used as the standard and most up-to-date text on population and society for courses in the social sciences.

Focusing on the early-modern 'secret state', the book explores the intricacies of intelligence gathering, espionage, and the roles of spies in Britain from the late sixteenth to mid-seventeenth centuries. It delves into the methods and impact of espionage during a pivotal period, highlighting how these covert operations shaped political dynamics and national security. Through detailed analysis, it uncovers the complexities of spy networks and the significance of their activities in the context of historical events.

The book offers a roadmap for ministry professionals and Christian leaders to cultivate authentic leadership. Through seven insightful chapters, it guides readers in recognizing and embracing their unique God-given attributes. By focusing on personal authenticity, it equips leaders with the necessary tools to create a meaningful impact in their communities. This journey encourages embracing individuality as a strength in the evolving landscape of leadership and ministry.

How sheep shaped the landscape and culture of Wales and beyond. Human civilization was not just created by humans: we had the help of many creatures, foremost among them sheep. From Argentina to Australia and from Mesopotamia to Mongolia, just about every country with hills and meadows has adopted and then developed sheep farming as a way of living. Sheeplands outlines the journeys taken by some of these sheep as they voyaged across the world, both by themselves and with human shepherds, from the earliest human settlements to the present day. Along the way, Alan Marshall paints vivid portraits of the roles sheep have played in the development of the modern world, in times of peace and war, and describes how sheeplands might continue to influence Wales and the wider world in future years.

An expertly written German B course now updated for first examination 2020, providing students with thought-provoking materials to help them develop strong language skills and solid critical thinking. The coursebook helps students develop their German language skills as they explore the five themes from the new IB Diploma Language B guide: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. Each unit begins with 'big questions' that get learners thinking about global topics such as, 'how do we express our identity?' These help students appreciate wider issues before developing their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through international texts, practice exercises and activities in the style of the exam. Answers to questions and audio files for the listening exercises are in the teacher's resource.