Darren Baker is a translator and historian who earned his degree from the University of Connecticut. He currently resides in the Czech Republic.
The Lives of Eleanor of Provence and Eleanor de Montfort
The narrative follows Eleanor of Provence, who arrives in England at twelve to marry King Henry III, significantly older and inexperienced in personal relationships. The story explores their dynamic, highlighting Henry's gentle nature and his close bond with his sisters, setting the stage for Eleanor's role in the royal court and the challenges she may face in her new life.
Richard the second son of King John was a crusader and one of the wealthiest men in Europe. He was also a constant threat to his brother, Henry III.
First book ever written on the de Montfort family as a whole.
The story follows Vojta, the son of Czech immigrants, as he returns to his ancestral homeland. Despite the language barrier, he forms a connection with his landlady, Iveta. Their relationship deepens as they welcome two children, Terka and Kuba, creating a new family dynamic. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges of adapting to a culture that feels both familiar and foreign.
Focusing on Simon de Montfort's remarkable qualities, this biography explores his charisma, determination, and fearlessness, highlighting his significant role in shaping parliamentary democracy. As the 750th anniversary of his establishment of the earliest forerunner of modern parliament approaches, the book delves into his life and impact, presenting a compelling portrait of a pivotal historical figure.
Legendární kniha Karla Čapka upravená pro účely edice zábavné výuky angličtiny. Je doplněna o anglický překlad, který můžete sledovat zrcadlově zároveň s českým textem. Speciální CD obsahuje celou knihu namluvenou rodilým mluvčím v klasické audio nahrávce (lze přehrát na jakémkoliv CD přehrávači, či PC) a jako bonus jsme přidali také českou verzi ve formátu mp3 (lze přehrát na jakémkoliv PC nebo CD přehrávači vybaveném mp3 funkcí). Kniha je vynikající pomůckou při výuce angličtiny, zejména rozvíjí slovní zásobu a porozumění slyšenému slovu. Zároveň může být využita jako pomůcka i pro výuku češtiny pro cizice.
Their Sticky Adventure is a three-act play about the Clinton years in the White House, followed by A White Negro at Norman's Party, a one-act play about Norman Mailer's 50th birthday party. Includes four other plays.
This illustrated book of five classic fairy tales follows an earlier edition based mostly on works by the Brothers Grimm. The tribute here is to Hans Christian Andersen and three of his most popular stories, including the search for a genuine princess, an emperor who is foolish as well as ridiculous, and a duckling that discovers there’s more than meets the eye in the real world. They are joined by a little girl who takes advantage of three bears, first put into print by Robert Southey in 1837, and the tale of a mysterious piper which has seen many variations, Robert Browning’s in particular, on the events of June 26, 1284, when the children of a small hamlet suddenly disappeared.
Loughton Stairs joins the Navy to see the world. While he's away, his girlfriend Lisa ends up with his brother Demain instead, an easygoing gourmet more interested in family than adventure. A change in fortunes leads Demain into uniform as well and to eventual assignment aboard the same submarine as Loughton, who still has Lisa in mind. Their ups and downs are played out against the backdrop of the USS Portsmouth, a fast attack submarine they take from its sea trials in the Atlantic to a long voyage around the Pacific Rim.
