John Lawrence Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

The book explores 180 years of photography in Louisiana, highlighting the region's transformation through various photographic techniques and historical moments. It features early daguerreotypes of New Orleans, post-Civil War landscapes, and modern digital images capturing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Author John H. Lawrence examines how advancements in photographic equipment and processes have paralleled the cultural and physical evolution of Louisiana, offering a rich visual narrative of the area's history.

Set in the gritty backdrop of Depression-era New York, the story follows Cass Blue, a morally ambiguous private investigator who tackles crime with fierce determination and a blackjack in hand. Alongside speakeasy owner Al Lascoine, Blue navigates a dangerous world where cops and criminals alike view him as a maverick. This collection of hard-hitting tales showcases relentless action and the unique flavor of Dime Detective, blending traditional plots with a sassy approach to justice in the tumultuous 1930s.

Delving into historical crimes, this collection features three previously sealed cases involving Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. "A Grotesquery in Limehouse" investigates the murder of a Belgian businessman, exposing the dark legacy of King Leopold II. "The Disappearances at the Flannan Light" tackles the mystery of three lighthouse keepers who vanished in Scotland. Lastly, "The Case of the Shattered Propeller" explores the 1908 crash of the Wright Flyer, shedding light on aviation history. Edited by John Lawrence, a history expert, these tales intertwine fiction with real events.

Aimed at aspiring medical professionals, this guide offers practical advice and motivational insights for those preparing to enter the medical field. It covers essential topics such as study techniques, time management, and the challenges of medical school. The author shares personal experiences and tips to help readers navigate the rigorous journey to becoming a doctor, emphasizing resilience and dedication. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone committed to pursuing a career in medicine.

He was a hardboiled lone-wolf investigator whose real name was never revealed. And he was a true company man, identified only by the name of the business he worked for, with an “Op” tagged at the end. His stories were tough and violent, and while they sometimes revealed him to be indecorous or not particularly heroic, he laid them all out in a straightforward, first-person style. He was, however, not the Continental Op.Credited as the author was the mysterious “Jan Dana,” in reality John a former stockbroker and author of another long-running Dime Detective series, the Marquis of Broadway. Volume 1 collects the first six stories in the series.Includes an all-new introduction by John Wooley.

International journalist John Lawrence takes the reader at kaleidoscopic speed through high drama and rib-tickling humour as he relives nearly twelve years of adventures in sub-Saharan Africa. His racy memoir swings from west coast to east coast, with a detour to Mauritius, as he vividly describes the everyday lives of both humble and famous Africans and the amazing array of animals that share this vast continent. Lawrence pays homage to the literary genius of Nigerian authors and is spellbound by the Kenyan landscape, described by the popular novelist Wilbur Smith as a microcosm of Africa. He survives an armed hold-up in Nairobi and a close shave with a hippopotamus that charges his small boat on a Kenyan lake. And he fears for his life, and that of his wife, when his elderly driver, who claims to be a prince, threatens to abandon them on a jungle road

The memoir offers a humorous and candid glimpse into the trials of medical school, chronicling John's evolution from a hesitant liberal-arts student to a confident medical doctor. Through entertaining anecdotes, he shares the challenges of gaining admission, mastering anatomy with quirky mnemonic devices, and the realities of delivering babies. His self-deprecating humor and unique storytelling style keep readers engaged as he reveals the often unseen experiences within the medical profession.

Another mesmerising episode from the universe of His Dark Materials including the very first meeting of those two legends and friends, Lee Scoresby, the Texan balloonist, and Iorek Byrnison, the armoured bear.Set in the far frozen Arctic, Once Upon a Time in the North contains other teasingly authentic memorabilia and clues, together with a thrilling board game, Peril of the Pole – complete with spinner, game board, and pieces.Cover illustration and engravings by John Lawrence

David Copperfield je rozsáhlý román, zachycující nejen životní příběh hrdinův od narození do let zralosti, ale i široký obraz anglické společnosti. V tomto vydání vychází jenom první část, Davidovo dětství. Příběhy i hořké zážitky, které jsou v mnohém i spisovatelovou zpovědí avzpomínkou. Budete je jistě číst jedním dechem. Tato knížka by pro vás měla být prvním setkáním se spisovatelem a s hrdinou, abyste se za pár let vrátili k celému dvojdílnému románu. Pro čtenáře od 11 let redakčně upravila Alena Benešová. Identifikační číslo tohoto vydání knihy je 13-750-80 .

This delightful anthology has the power to entertain a child in just five minutes, making even the shortest story time special. Twenty stories by authors including Joan Aiken, Dick King-Smith, and Anne Fine make this perfect for reading aloud.

***** THE BOOK OF DUST, the long-awaited new novel from Philip Pullman set in the world of His Dark Materials, has been hailed by the New York Times as "a stunning achievement."***** Lyra's Oxford is an exciting tale set in the world of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials saga. This collectible volume includes a short story by Mr. Pullman, plus a fold-out map of Oxford and various "souvenirs" from the past. The book is illustrated throughout with woodcut illustrations by John Lawrence.

Two young sisters living in the Cornish countryside find a strange boy in the woods who doesn't seem to speak, eat, or sleep

Reliving the tragedy through first-hand remembrances, this is the moving and bestselling account of "Titanic's" victims, survivors, heroes, and villains. 42 color & 200 b&w illustrations.

Staying with her uncle and his tyrannical housekeeper Caroline befriends a pregnant cat and a cheeky boy called Bobbie, and through them learns the true spirit of Christmas

Tyto Dahlovy povídky z anglického venkova původně vycházely ve čtyřicátých letech 20. století časopisecky. Mezi svéráznými obyvateli jedné vesnice najdeme věčně podnapilého hlídače dětského hřiště, kterému nikdo neřekne jinak než Starej Jimmy, podnikavé pumpaře Gordona a Clauda nebo farmáře Rumminse, objevitele originální metody páření dobytka. K dalším užitečným poznatkům, které čtenář z knihy získá, patří i netradiční metoda lovu bažantů či tipy a triky na to, jak vyhrát chrtí dostihy.

This is the story of Robert Lawrence of the Scots Guards who was severely wounded as he led his platoon in an attack against an Argentinian machine-gun position during the battle for Tumbledown Mountain in 1982. The injury to Lawrence's head was so severe that it was assumed that he would die and he had to wait for four hours before medical staff could help him, but he did eventually make a recovery, coming to terms with his paralysis.

Anglický thriller Žena v černém začíná celkem nadějně: Postarší muž (Arthur Kipps) sepsal svůj životní příběh a rád by jej zveřejnil. Doufá totiž, že tímto způsobem by se mohl osvobodit od "démonů", kteří ho už léta pronásledují. Proto požádá o pomoc profesionálního Herce, který pak v retrospektivním ději převezme jeho identitu. Vracíme se do doby, kdy Kipps jako mladý talentovaný právník odjíždí z Londýna do zapadlého kouta Anglie, aby se zúčastnil pohřbu zesnulé klientky a v opuštěném domě Na Úhořích blatech vyřídil i její pozůstalost. Autentický Kipps dostane za úkol interpretovat postavy, s nimiž se v té době setkal. Diváci se postupně stávají spoluúčastníky dramatických událostí, které i díky sugestivní zvukové kulise podněcují jejich fantazii. Krůček po krůčku se před námi odkrývá děsivé tajemství ponurého sídla uprostřed bezedných močálů, jemuž se obyvatelé sousedního městečka už odedávna vyhýbají. "Žena v černém", kterou Artur Kipps poprvé spatří při smutečním obřadu, vzbudí v první chvíli jeho soucit. Tehdy ovšem ještě netuší, jaký neblahý osud mu toto setkání přinese.