A striking and original interpretation of the awesome Stone Age site from one of the world's foremost archaeologists on death and burial
Marc Aronson Knihy
Tento autor, který je držitelem doktorátu z amerických dějin, se zaměřuje na témata, která fascinují mladé čtenáře i dospělé. Jeho přístup k psaní často odhaluje skryté příběhy a nečekané úhly pohledu na americkou historii. Jeho díla jsou oceňována pro svůj poutavý styl a schopnost vyvolat v čtenářích zvědavost a touhu po dalších objevech. Jeho přednášky, které se často věnují záhadám a kontroverzím americké historie, jsou známé tím, že v publiku zanechávají hluboký dojem a podněcují k dalšímu zkoumání.
Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea
- 440 stránek
- 16 hodin čtení
The book delves into Manhattan's rich 400-year history by examining the evolution of four streets and a square, revealing how social interactions shaped art and ideas. It highlights the complex relationships among diverse groups, showcasing both the conflicts and cultural innovations that emerged from them. Key historical moments, such as the Harlem Renaissance and gay pride movements, are explored alongside the struggles of segregation and oppression. Enhanced with visuals and multimedia, the narrative serves as a heartfelt tribute to Manhattan's enduring spirit and achievements.
Sugar Changed the World
- 166 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
When this award-winning husband-and-wife team discovered that they each had sugar in their family history, they were inspired to trace the globe-spanning story of the sweet substance and to seek out the voices of those who led bitter sugar lives. The trail ran like a bright band from religious ceremonies in India to Europe’s Middle Ages, then on to Columbus, who brought the first cane cuttings to the Americas. Sugar was the substance that drove the bloody slave trade and caused the loss of countless lives but it also planted the seeds of revolution that led to freedom in the American colonies, Haiti, and France. With songs, oral histories, maps, and over 80 archival illustrations, here is the story of how one product allows us to see the grand currents of world history in new ways. Time line, source notes, bibliography, index.
Rising Water
- 160 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
The incredible true story of the twelve boys trapped with their coach in a flooded cave in Thailand and their inspiring rescue.
A true-life scientific adventure story, this thrilling book takes the reader deep into South African caves to discover fossil remains that compel a monumental reframing of the human family tree.