Tento autor se vyznačuje rozsáhlou a ceněnou tvorbou, která se primárně zaměřuje na populárně-naučnou literaturu pro mladé čtenáře. Jeho díla jsou oceňována pro schopnost předávat značné množství informací a podávat jasný výklad složitých témat. Jeho přístup k psaní často čerpá z hlubokého zájmu o historii a vizuální umění, což se projevuje v poutavém vyprávění a vizuálně bohatém obsahu. Díky tomu jeho knihy představují pro mladé čtenáře nejen vzdělávací, ale i podnětný literární zážitek.
Tracks down the many lives of this protean cocktail. The drink, named by French propagandists during World War I, was said to pack a punch as powerful as that nation’s celebrated 75mm cannon. At the end of the century, the French 75 surfaced at Arnaud’s Restaurant and became as entrenched in New Orleans as the famed second line.
Eleazar faces the complexities of growing up, where each choice carries weighty consequences that shape his future. A seemingly minor decision leads to profound changes in his life, highlighting the unpredictable nature of coming of age and the lasting impact of one's actions.
An extraordinary account of a little-known aspect of the fighting in Gallipoli the snipers war.
A critical reflection on complacency and its role in the decline of classics in the academy.In response to philosopher Simon Blackburn’s portrayal of complacency as a vice that impairs university study at its core, John T. Hamilton examines the history of complacency in classics and its implications for our contemporary moment.The subjects, philosophies, and literatures of ancient Greece and Rome were once treated as the foundation of learning, with everything else devolving from them. Hamilton investigates what this model of superiority, derived from the golden age of the classical tradition, shares with the current hegemony of mathematics and the natural sciences. He considers how the qualitative methods of classics relate to the quantitative positivism of big data, statistical reasoning, and presumably neutral abstraction, which often dismiss humanist subjectivity, legitimize self-sufficiency, and promote a fresh brand of academic complacency. In acknowledging the reduced status of classics in higher education today, he questions how scholarly striation and stagnation continue to bolster personal, ethical, and political complacency in our present era.
A charmingly illustrated and educational picture book for all young children who love the outdoors.
Highlighting the remarkable rescue of the 33 Chilean miners trapped in the San Jose Mine, this book showcases the skills and technology that were pivotal in their survival. With simple text and stunning close-up photographs, it captures the intensity and ingenuity of the rescue efforts, providing readers with an engaging account of this extraordinary event.
Focusing on the remarkable skills and innovative technology utilized during the Apollo 13 mission, this title details the critical efforts that enabled the safe return of the crew after a major malfunction. It explores the teamwork, problem-solving, and engineering ingenuity that were essential in overcoming the life-threatening challenges faced in space. Readers will gain insight into the historical significance and the lessons learned from this extraordinary rescue operation.
The narrative highlights the critical skills and advanced technology utilized during the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549, which faced a dire situation after colliding with a flock of geese and losing engine power. It explores the quick thinking of the crew and the innovative strategies that ensured the safe rescue of all 155 passengers aboard.