Jaroslav Durych Books

The first Mike Shayne novel. The redheaded private eye meets his wife while solving a murder case.

The world is facing many great challenges: from pandemics to climate change, and from increasing inequality to the issues surrounding digitalization. In a new and rapidly changing global landscape, Europe must look for solutions to these difficulties to follow up on its impressive decades-long process of integration. Europe has the capacity to chart a progressive course in the world. Our European Future offers solutions to rethink our socioeconomic model in the glare of the environmental and digital transformations; to redefine Europe's role in the world to contribute to renewed multilateralism; to strengthen investment in public goods; and finally, to re-invent our democratic contract. The book brings together the insights of renowned experts from across Europe, and it should prove a handy guide for any progressive thinker, policymaker or activist, and for any citizen who would like to take part in the necessary democratic debate about our future. This book, edited by Maria João Rodrigues with the collaboration of François Balate, is a first contribution from the Foundation for European Progressives Studies to the Conference on the Future of Europe and beyond.

Revised edition featuring an interactive table of contents, cross-referencing, links to external websites, downloadable resources, and optimized content for Kindle e-readers. This historical writers’ guide aims to equip aspiring writers with the essential skills for crafting historical novels and short stories. It also serves experienced writers looking to refine their craft or transition to historical fiction. The step-by-step format includes practical activities that encourage experimentation with techniques necessary for creating authentic and engaging historical narratives. Organized into seven main headings, each chapter focuses on a specific writing skill or tool, allowing for independent use to address particular challenges or reinforce concepts introduced. The guide aims to provide the necessary tools for writing in various historical subgenres, including historical crime fiction. Contributions from notable historical fiction writers offer insights that both complement and challenge the activities, providing a diverse perspective on the craft. The activities stem from innovative workshops led by Myfanwy Cook, a published author with numerous accolades. She emphasizes that mastering writing is akin to an apprenticeship, requiring practical skills, imagination, and a commitment to the craft. This guide seeks to fill gaps in knowledge and inspire aspiring writers by enhancing their confidence and skills in historical fi

This book serves as an introduction to the key elements of good typographic design. Broken into sections covering the fundamentals of typography, the book features inspiring works by acclaimed typographic designers from across the world. Each section illustrates technical points and encourages readers to try out new ideas of their own. The subjects covered include typographic rebus, abstract form, overlapping, using grids, metaphoric construction and illumination. The result is an instantly accessible, jargon-free guide to typographic design using professional techniques

100 Irish Artists, 100 Colour Plates. 6 Commentaries from respected writers such as: Mebh Ruane, Colin Graham, Valerie Connor, Fiona Kearney, Brian Hand and Noel Kelly - Creative Ireland: The Visual Arts will fast become the most desirable visual arts book this season. Creative Ireland: The Visual Arts presents an attractive record of the early 21st century contemporary visual arts in Ireland with 100 artists who have been selected for their specific contribution to the contemporary arts in the first years of the 21st Century. Aimed at a general audience, as well as the art connoisseur and enthusiast, each artist is profiled with an iconic example of their practice shown in full colour. The texts are engaging as they explain Ireland within the context of the early 21st century, and the impact that this has had socially, economically and culturally. The book is in an attractive format, and is priced at a level that makes it affordable.

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Deutscher Kunstverlag, Berlin, (2010). 286 S., Pbd. mit Lesebndchen, quart - neuwertig -

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Als der tschechische Schriftsteller und Militärarzt Jaroslav Durych 1925 zu einer Reise durch Deutschland aufbricht, scheint er dies fast widerwillig zu tun: Nicht reizvolle Landstriche, nicht die Deutschen und ihre Kultur locken ihn, sondern ein lang gehegtes Interesse für Wallenstein, den legendären Feldherrn im Dreißigjährigen Krieg. Doch bringt Durych weder eine Beschreibung historischer Schlachten noch eine klassische Reisereportage zu Papier. Wortgewaltig und assoziativ erzählend zeigt er Leipzig, Berlin, Magdeburg, Stralsund und andere Orte in einem originellen, oft ironischen, mitunter bedrückenden Licht. Die Gegenwart verschmilzt mit der Vergangenheit; Klischees werden unbefangen aufgegriffen und entlarvt. Glaubt Durych zunächst, „in die Hölle“ zu reisen und sich im „Land ohne Lachen“ verbergen zu müssen, kommt ihm Deutschland am Ende wie ein Märchen von schauriger Schönheit vor. Thomas Mann äußerte sich begeistert über den späteren großen Wallenstein-Roman Durychs und war überzeugt, „dass der Name dieses Autors ein Weltname“ werden würde.