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Set against the backdrop of wartime South Vietnam in April 1970, the story follows military investigator George Tanner as he delves into the mystery of a Caucasian man found dead near a US Army outpost. As Tanner navigates the dangers of the jungle, he seeks to uncover the man's identity and the circumstances that led him there. The plot intertwines themes of survival, intrigue, and the complexities of war, presenting a gripping investigation in a perilous landscape.

Slavný román klasika moderní anglické literatury zachycuje na dramatickém příběhu dvou mileneckých dvojic myšlenkové proudy a životní pocity lidí v letech bezprostředně předcházejících první světové válce. Obě hlavní mužské postavy románu, energický mladý uhlobaron Gerald a intelektuální učitel Rupert, zastupují protipóly lidských typů a s tím související zásadně odlišné přístupy k životu, zatímco v jejich partnerkách, sestrách Gudrun a Ursule, ožívá atmosféra doby, kdy si ženy začínaly osobovat práva moderních, emancipovaných, rovnoprávných bytostí. V dynamických dialozích, založených na principu konfrontace protichůdných stanovisek, podbarvených složitou spletí emocionálních vztahů, se autorovi podařilo strhujícím způsobem zobrazit problémy doby, které vyvolával dosud nevídaný technický rozvoj na jedné straně a ztráta víry v životaschopnost západní civilizace na straně druhé. Ženám milujícím věnoval Lawrence sedm let usilovné tvůrčí práce a ze všech svých děl si tohoto románu cenil nejvýše. Novým českým vydáním si připomínáme padesáté výročí autorova úmrtí.

The US Supreme Court says that there needs to be a strict separation between church and state--but the Mississippi Constitution includes references to "Almighty God" and even asks for His blessing. It also states that "the Holy Bible cannot be excluded from any public school in this state." Author Jeff Wallace, a former Mississippi state representative candidate, explores the contradictions between his state's constitution and what the courts say about the separation of church and state. In his analysis, he explores how litigation curbs free speech and belief; widely different philosophies are pulling the nation apart; politicians of the past provided a clear vision for the future; and citizens can find common ground as we move into the future. By examining Mississippi's constitution, Wallace makes a case that an In God We Trusted philosophy cannot move us past turmoil and confusion. Instead, it's time to return to "one nation under God."

The book delves into the pivotal moments leading to the first shot fired on Lexington Green, igniting the American War for Independence. Through thorough research of both American and British perspectives, the author, Jeff Wallace, blends factual history with fictional dialogue, making the narrative both engaging and accessible. His unique approach invites readers, regardless of their historical background, to explore this significant event. Wallace, a seasoned Christian author and historian, also offers resources like podcasts and seminars related to his work.

Abstraction emerges as a pivotal concept in modernism and critical thought, intertwining with themes of the inhuman and human experience. Jeff Wallace's intellectual history delves into its multifaceted role, examining figures like Marx, Cézanne, and Stein, alongside contemporary interpretations in literature and art. He challenges the notion that abstraction is solely an elite concern, revealing its inclusive potential. Wallace's insights encourage a reevaluation of abstraction's significance, making it accessible and relevant to all.

Modernism was the artistic and intellectual revolution of the early twentieth century. Yet despite its now-secure location in history, the radical experimental practices of modernism continue to bewilder as much as they excite. Beginning Modernism offers a clear and reader-friendly introduction to this complex and invigorating subject. With an emphasis on the close reading of modernist artefacts, from literary texts to buildings, paintings to musical compositions, the book aims to demystify the notorious difficulties of 'high' modernism, showing them to be an incentive rather than an obstacle to understanding and exploration. At the same time, it highlights the emergence of a new modernist studies, emphasizing the eclectic, the popular, and the global or transnational. Readers are encouraged to situate their reading of modernist literature within a wider set of cultural contexts, which include: visual art; ideas of time and space; sculpture; photography; film; politics; technology; sexuality; primitivism; architecture; dance; drama, and music. Beginning Modernism will be of interest both to the general reader, and to undergraduates and postgraduates in the fields of literary studies, art history and cultural studies.