The composer Percy Nightingale is bereft of ideas, until he gives a home to Bruno, a poor abandoned little cat. Then Percy finds himself inspired by Bruno's feline intonations. Percy brings the rhythm, Bruno brings the mews. Together they create a musical extravaganza for a concert like no other.
Originally written for a younger audience, this wonderful retelling of the Old English heroic epic poem Beowulf by master storyteller H.E. Marshall is one of the best introductions to this fine work of classic European mythology. It is without question one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature. Set in Scandinavia, this epic tells the story of Beowulf, a hero of the Geats in Scandinavia, who comes to help Hroogar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall is under attack by a monster known as Grendel. Beowulf slays Grendel, but the monster's mother then also attacks the mead hall in revenge. After another great battle, Beowulf defeats the second monster, and returns home in great glory and becomes king of the Geats. Later in his reign, Beowulf is called upon to battle a dragon. Although he defeats the beast, he is fatally wounded in the struggle, and dies. His people bury the great king in a burial mound in Geatland, and his name passes into legend. H.E. Marshall's clear and concise style make her works easy reading not just for young people, but for all ages, and her books have stood the test of time to become great classics. Her version of Beowulf is no exception.
The epic second novel from the author of the acclaimed Anthrax Island. John Tyler has a new mission: capture a heavily protected target from the Alps and smuggle him back into the UK in time for Christmas. La Rochelle in the dead of night: Tyler boards the Tiburon, a rusting freighter crewed by smugglers and mercenaries, for the last leg of his journey. But he is short on time. His mark's security team has pursued him across France, determined to retrieve their boss, and they won't be deterred by an ocean. The race is on. Tyler heads into the Bay of Biscay in a storm, with a pursuing boat snapping at his heels. But when his prisoner is found murdered inside a sealed hold on the ship, everyone on board becomes a suspect. In the flickering light of the Tiburon's passageways there's nowhere to run, but everywhere to hide. Some might think the situation is spiralling out of control, but they don't know John Tyler... Perfect for fans of Alistair MacLean and Terry Hayes, Ronin meets Bond in this high-octane thriller that races from the French Alps to a creaking ghost ship in the Atlantic, with a locked-room mystery at its heart. Praise for D. L. Marshall's debut novel, Anthrax Island'Uncomfortably well researched and brimming with pace, Anthrax Island is that rare thing: a thoughtful and intelligent thriller. Absolutely brilliant' M. W. Craven, 2019 CWA Gold Dagger award winning author of The Puppet Show 'A nerve-shredding thriller packed full of atmosphere and tension from a writer to watch' Doug Johnstone, author of The Big Chill 'Anthrax Island makes brilliant use of a unique setting, and at times reads like Agatha Christie by way of John Carpenter's The Thing. Enthralling' Mason Cross, author of Presumed Dead 'Anthrax Island is an exhilarating thrill ride with so many twists and turns that it's impossible to predict what's going to happen next. A classic mystery with a contemporary twist, Anthrax Island is a joy' Chris McGeorge, author of Inside Out 'Smart, rocket-paced and super twisty this phenomenal debut thriller is like a cross between Jack Reacher, Bond, and And Then There Were None. A real must read!' Steph Broadribb, author of Deep Down Dead 'Absolute belter! Seriously, if Hercule Poirot and James Bond had a baby and sent him to the Jason Bourne School for Badasses he would grow up to be John Tyler. Cars, cash, poison, guns, thrills, chills and murder - this book has the lot' S E Moorhead, author of Witness X 'A genre-busting debut. It's like the bastard son of Agatha Christie and Ian Fleming watched The Thing on repeat before bashing out a pacy, locked-room, action-adventure thriller' Trevor Wood, 2020 CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger award-winning author of One Way Street
FACT: In 1942, in growing desperation at the progress of the war and fearing invasion by the Nazis, the UK government approved biological weapons tests on British soil. Their aim: to perfect an anthrax weapon destined for Germany. They succeeded. FACT: Though the attack was never launched, the testing ground, Gruinard Island, was left lethally contaminated. It became known as Anthrax Island. Now government scientists have returned to the island. They become stranded by an equipment failure and so John Tyler is flown in to fix the problem. He quickly discovers there's more than research going on. When one of the scientists is found impossibly murdered inside a sealed room, Tyler realises he's trapped with a killer... A gripping thriller that will leave you guessing until the final page. Perfect for fans of Terry Hayes, James Swallow and Alistair MacLean. Praise for Anthrax Island'Uncomfortably well researched and brimming with pace, Anthrax Island is that rare thing: a thoughtful and intelligent thriller. Absolutely brilliant' M. W. Craven, 2019 CWA Gold Dagger award winning author of The Puppet Show 'A nerve-shredding thriller packed full of atmosphere and tension from a writer to watch' Doug Johnstone, author of The Big Chill 'Anthrax Island is so evocative, you feel like you are on the island with the action going on around you. It's pacy, action packed and full of classic one liners. John Tyler is a fantastic protagonist: flawed, funny and ready for anything. Sure to be one of the breakout books of 2021' Chris McDonald, author of A Wash of Black 'Marshall explodes onto the literary scene with Anthrax Island, a novel of high stakes thrills, compelling mysteries and charisma to burn. With pacy, athletic writing, a unique setting with enthralling circumstances, and a plot that just keeps on delivering, it is mesmerisingly exciting. If I come across a more thrilling and enjoyable read this year, I'll be amazed' Rob Parker, author of Far from the Tree
In der Tradition der Indianer sind Pfeil und Bogen mehr als Werkzeuge; sie verkörpern Resilienz, Flexibilität, Eleganz und Geduld. Joseph M. Marshall, ein Sioux-Indianer der Lakota, nutzt diese Metaphern, um uns wertvolle Erkenntnisse und Weisheiten zu vermitteln. In eloquenter Prosa und aus der Sicht eines Stammesältesten schöpft er aus traditionellen Erzählungen und persönlichen Erfahrungen. Er behandelt zeitlose Themen wie den Wandel und die Bedeutung des Bewahrens des Wesentlichen in einer sich schnell verändernden Welt. Eine Geschichte über Großmutter Grass Braid zeigt, wie Einfachheit zur Stärke führt und einen jungen Indianer zum erfolgreichsten Kundschafter und Krieger des Stammes macht. Die Suche nach der eigenen Bestimmung wird in der Erzählung vom Hüter der Winterbilder beleuchtet, während wahre Stärke als Weisheit dargestellt wird, wie in der bewegenden Geschichte von Henry One Bull, die zeigt, wie Not uns zur Entfaltung unserer inneren Stärke führt. Marshall ermutigt uns, uns den Herausforderungen des Lebens zu stellen, inspiriert durch das Beispiel von Großmutter Red Leaf. Früher vertrauten die Lakota auf Pfeil und Bogen für ihren Lebensunterhalt; heute bieten sie uns einen Weg, unsere Seele mit spiritueller Weisheit zu nähren. Die Botschaft ist klar: Gehe mutig deinen Weg und glaube an deine Träume, denn das Leben ist eine Reise zwischen Licht und Schatten, in der man sich im Sturm behaupten muss, um die Sonn
Vnitřní síla. Odhodlanost. Pokora. Souznění s přírodou. Umění přežít. Obětavost. Moudrost. Úcta k tradici. Ochota pomáhat slabým a starším. Takové jsou základní hodnoty, na kterých stojí devět poutavých příběhů Josepha M. Marshalla III., inspirovaných starými lakotskými pověstmi i vlastními životními zkušenostmi. Vydejme se společně s autorem na objevnou cestu do starých indiánských časů, kdy lovec rozuměl zvěři a čas plynul v souladu s životním rytmem obyvatel prérií. Každý z příběhů v této knize přináší kromě vzpomínek na minulost také něco navíc: pomáhá pochopit současnost a moderní svět. Havran s vlkem nás tak učí toleranci, příběh se sarančetem zase trpělivosti, vyprávění o mladém muži, který nesl jméno Ten, který chodí sám, pomáhá najít hodnoty vnitřního světa. Joseph M. Marshall III. vypráví o minulosti svých předků způsobem, který dokáže být inspirací pro každý nový den.
Joseph Marshall, ein Sioux-Indianer der Lakota, erzählt in diesem kleinen Meisterwerk von seinen Spaziergängen mit seinem Großvater, der ihn mit den jahrhundertealten Weisheiten und Idealen der Lakota vertraut machte. Diese zauberhaften Erzählungen laden uns ein, in die Welt der Lakota-Sioux einzutauchen und bieten tiefe Einsichten in die Lebensweisheit der Indianer. Die Werte der Lakota werden auf berührende und vergnügliche Weise vermittelt, was besonders in Zeiten der Unsicherheit und gesellschaftlichen Umwälzungen wertvoll ist. Die über Generationen überlieferten Mythen und Sagen führen uns auf eine Reise des inneren Wachstums und der Inspiration. Diese klugen Fabeln und Legenden, von den Ältesten an ihre Kinder und Enkelkinder weitergegeben, gewähren Einblicke in das Leben der Lakota und bereichern unser Leben, während sie unser Gespür für das Richtige stärken. Sie helfen uns, die Welt um uns herum und unseren Platz darin besser zu verstehen. Marshall, selbst ein Ältester der Lakota, vermittelt die Lebensphilosophie der nordamerikanischen Indianer, sei es in Bezug auf Weisheit, Demut, Hilfsbereitschaft oder Vertrauen. Seine Erzählungen sind nicht nur inspirierend und ermutigend, sondern auch eine Freude zu lesen.
Beautiful storytelling weaves traditional Lakota tales with life lessons, guiding readers toward inner peace amidst modern chaos. Each chapter focuses on a unique quality, such as tolerance, patience, and selflessness, illustrated through engaging narratives like the adventures of animals and the journey of a young man named Walks Alone. Joseph Marshall enriches these tales with personal anecdotes from his upbringing on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation, offering insights into both Lakota culture and universal human experiences.
Die Weisheit eines alten Indianers
Jospeh M. Marshall, Beststeller-Autor von »Bleib auf deinem Weg«, gehört zum Indianerstamm der Sicangu Lakota. Er wuchs im Rosebud-Reservat bei seinen Großeltern auf und ist Lehrer im Bildungsprogramm des Stammes der Rosebud Sioux. Der Träger des Wyoming Humanities Awards verfasste mehrere Bücher.
