The narrative centers on ten pivotal days in Thomas Edison's life, showcasing his groundbreaking ideas and inventions. Despite being a product of the 19th century, his innovations resonate with contemporary technologies, revealing a timeless relevance. The book delves into Edison's creative process and the impact of his work on modern society, illustrating how his visionary thinking laid the groundwork for advancements we see today.
After revealing the inspirations behind Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings , David Colbert takes a tour of C.S. Lewis's Narnia -from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to The Last Battle -in this indispensable guide to the origins of the classic book
The narrative focuses on ten pivotal days in Abraham Lincoln's life, highlighting significant events that shaped his character and leadership. It explores a personal tragedy that ignites his ambition, his career sacrifices in opposition to an unjust war, and the treasonous actions of a state to uphold slavery. The story emphasizes Lincoln's solitary decision-making process during critical moments and his unwavering commitment to the promise of freedom for all Americans.
J.K. Rowling fills her books with references to history, myths, legends and literature. This text presents the stories behind the stories. It includes encounters with wizards like Circe and Merlin, and real-life alchemists of the middle ages. Adding to the experience are writers as varied as William Shakespeare, Gustave Flaubert, Charles Dickens, Ovid, John Donne, J.R.R. Tolkien and Ursula K. Le Guin.
Da dove nasce la magia di Harry Potter? Quali sono i modelli per l'Ordine della Fenice? Dove crescono le Mandragole più ripugnanti? Le Pozioni di Piton funzionano davvero? E poi cosa rende Harry un eroe universale? E perché Voldemort ha impresso il Marchio Nero sui mangiamorte? Qual è il trucco preferito dei folletti della Cornovaglia? E se Silente è cosi potente perché non affronta Voldemort? A queste e ad altre numerose domande risponde questa guida ai magici mondi di Harry Potter: dalle sorprendenti origini delle creature magiche agli indizi per capire i significati segreti che si celano nei nomi, dalle storie dei maghi realmente esistiti all'affascinante mondo incantato creato da J.K. Rowling.
Epické fantasy příběhy Pán prstenů a Hobit od J. R .R. Tolkiena okouzlují čtenáře už více než půl století. Středozem je jedním nejpropracovanějších vymyšlených světů v literatuře, ale zcela unikátní mytologie, na níž Tolkien svůj svět i své příběhy vystavěl, zůstává pro mnoho čtenářů neproniknutelnou záhadou. Kouzelný svět Pána prstenů odhaluje staré obyčeje a legendy, z nichž Tolkien čerpal při psaní svého mistrovského díla inspiraci. Tento nepostradatelný pomocník vás provede finskou ságou Kalevala, Beowulfem i Artušovskými mýty, odhalí souvislosti s Shakespearem a dokonce i se Druhou světovou válkou. Zdaleka nezůstane jen u postřehů ze všemi tak milované Středozemě, protože mnohé vyjde najevo i o její geniálním tvůrci.