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John Burns

    Autor John Burns propojuje svou vášeň pro outdoorové aktivity s nadáním pro psaní a performance, čímž vytváří jedinečně působivé příběhy. Jeho díla se často odehrávají v horách a zkoumají hluboký vztah mezi lidmi a divokou přírodou. Burns využívá své rozsáhlé zkušenosti z britských hor, které ve svých vyprávěních kombinuje s humorem a citem. Prostřednictvím poutavých témat a osobitého stylu přináší čtenářům autentické a zároveň dojemné pohledy na dobrodružství i lidskou duši.

    The Kinfolk Garden
    Sky Dance
    Miracle in a Daddy's Hug
    Wild Winter
    Adore: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation
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    • Winner of a first-place award in the classical spirituality and best front cover artwork categories and a second-place in design and production from the Catholic Media Association.You have a choice this Get caught up in the annual rush of shopping, decorating, and parties or slow down and take a few minutes each day to remember who this season is really about—Jesus. In Adore , popular author and speaker Fr. John Burns and illustrator Valerie Delgado of Pax.Valerie will help you reclaim the sacred sense of longing and joyful hope at the heart of Advent, focusing on a new theme each week—vigilance, preparation, nearness, and Emmanuel—that you can relate to your own life. Each day you’ll journey deeper into the meaning of Advent Adore is perfect for both individual and group use.An imprimatur for Adore was granted by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in 2021.

      Adore: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Meditation
    • John D. Burns, bestselling author of The Last Hillwalker, rediscovers Scotland's mountains, bothies and wildlife in the stormiest months. Wild Winter is a reminder of the wonder of nature and the importance of caring for our environment. As he travels through the Highlands, John finds adventure, humour and a deep connection with this wild land.

      Wild Winter
    • Miracle in a Daddy's Hug

      • 112 stránek
      • 4 hodiny čtení
      3,0(1)Ohodnotit

      Exploring the profound impact of paternal love, this book delves into how the absence of a father's affection affects children and society. It highlights the dual meaning of miracles: the inherent potential within each child and the transformative power of a father's embrace, words, and emotional support. Through poignant narratives, it illustrates the healing and nurturing role that a father's love plays in shaping a child's life and fostering resilience.

      Miracle in a Daddy's Hug
    • Sky Dance

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      4,1(15)Ohodnotit

      Bring back the lynx? Over my dead body! A mutter passed through the crowd of environmental protestors, and Rory stepped forward. Your hunting has destroyed our hills and left them treeless wastes, devoid of wildlife. It s time that changed. Lord Purdey s lip curled in a sneer. Listen, you lentil-eating cat lover, Scotland is owned by me and men like me. If we want to kill anything that moves and bulldoze your beloved hills flat, we will. Someone from the group hurled a turnip. It struck Purdey a glancing blow and he crumpled slowly to the ground, just as the archaic class system he represented must eventually fall. Or so Rory hoped...In his first two bestselling books, The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, John D. Burns invited readers to join him in the hills and wild places of Scotland. In Sky Dance, he returns to that world to ask fundamental questions about how we relate to this northern landscape while raising a laugh or two along the way. Anyone who has stood and gazed at the majesty of the Scottish mountains will know this place and want to return to it. Now, as wild land is threatened like never before, it s time we asked ourselves what kind of future we want for the Highlands.

      Sky Dance
    • The Kinfolk Garden

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      4,1(40)Ohodnotit

      The next book in the highly successful Kinfolk series, The Kinfolk Garden invites readers inside 30 spaces that blur the lines between indoors and out, from jungle-like rooftops to sprawling backyards.

      The Kinfolk Garden
    • Drawing Dragons

      • 144 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení
      3,0(2)Ohodnotit

      This volume guides children through every stage of breathing life into their very own fantastic fantasy dragons. The lively design is illustration-led, describing each level of technique from basic construction to colouring the finished artwork.

      Drawing Dragons
    • John Horne Burns brought 'The Gallery' back from World War II, and on publication in 1947 it became a critically-acclaimed bestseller. However, Burns's early death at the age of 36 led to the subsequent neglect of this searching book, which captures the shock the war dealt to the preconceptions and ideals of the victorious Americans.Set in occupied Naples in 1944, The Gallery takes its name from the Galleria Umberto, a bombed-out arcade where everybody in town comes together in pursuit of food, drink, sex, money, and oblivion. A daring and enduring novel—one of the first to look directly at gay life in the military—'The Gallery' poignantly conveys the mixed feelings of the men and women who fought the war that made America a superpower."The first book of real magnitude to come out of the last war." —John Dos Passos

      The Gallery
    • Kinfolk Wilderness

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      3,8(30)Ohodnotit

      Exploring breathtaking natural landscapes, this collection presents 20 captivating stories that take readers on adventures like a truffle hunt in Italy, trekking through Pakistan's national parks, and a solitary night in a Croatian lighthouse. Each narrative combines practical advice with insightful reporting, complemented by vibrant photography. The book celebrates the profound beauty of the outdoors, offering reflections on nature's significance and the experiences it provides.

      Kinfolk Wilderness
    • Kinfolk Travel

      • 352 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      3,7(133)Ohodnotit

      The latest installment in the popular Kinfolk series delves into the art of travel, showcasing experiences and insights from five different continents.

      Kinfolk Travel