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Victor G. Ambrus

    Victor Ambrus was a British illustrator, renowned for his work on history, folk tale, and animal story books. He also gained recognition for his visualizations of archaeological sites on the television series Time Team. Ambrus's art breathes life into the past, offering vivid visual interpretations of historical settings. His distinctive style imbues historical and folk tales with a unique and compelling atmosphere.

    Victor G. Ambrus
    The Canterbury Tales
    Black Beauty
    Treasure island
    Frankenstein
    Every Living Thing
    James Herriot's Dog Stories
    • 2024

      A visual record of the history of warfare, with a concise text explaining the background to each battle scene.

      Battlefield Panoramas
    • 2022

      When Helen is kidnapped by Paris, a Trojan prince, the Greek army lays siege to Troy. The Iliad tells of the nine-year war for revenge, thrillingly recounting the fierce battles between both armies' greatest warriors. This dramatic retelling of Homer's epic story retains all the excitement of the original. Nick McCarty's fast-paced, lyrical retelling is perfectly pitched for grades 4 and above, while the evocative black-and-white artworks by legendary historical illustrator Victor Ambrus bring the dramatic tale to thrilling life

      Homer's Iliad
    • 2006

      Every Living Thing

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.4(7535)Add rating

      Celebrate the return of the most beloved storyteller of our time! The waiting is finally over. For the first time in over a decade, the world's favorite veterinarian, James Herriot, returns us in a twinkle to the rural green enclave of England called Yorkshire for more irresistible tales of animals and people. At long last, another treat from Herriot! In stories of wonders great and small, James reintroduces many old friends like Mrs. Pumphrey, his partner Siegfried Farnon, and of course, his wife Helen. But there are wonderful new faces too, especially his children Rosie and Jimmy, and his latest assistant, Calum Buchanan. Herriot works his magic again! Offering readers an even more intimate view of the life and dreams of a country vet than any of his previous volumes, James Herriot's Every Living Thing is a book that will warm your heart, make you laugh out loud, and feel so good you'll never want it to end. Herriot really does love Every Living Thing...and so will you! The international bestseller, finally in paperback. Every Living Thing is famed veterinarian James Herriot's first new volume of memoirs in over a decade, and from its opening pages, the reader's every expectation is fulfilled. Excerpted in McCall's and Good Housekeeping. Reader's Digest Condensed Book. Martin's. (Animals)

      Every Living Thing
    • 2005

      Frankenstein

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.1(8594)Add rating

      Frankenstein is a deeply disturbing story of a monstrous creation, which has terrified and chilled readers since its first publication in 1818.

      Frankenstein
    • 2000

      The Canterbury Tales

      • 55 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(2302)Add rating

      'We'll give a free dinner to the person who tells the best story. Now put up your hands if you agree'. The pilgrims all held up their hands. A group of pilgrims are travelling together for five days from London to Canterbury. On the way, each pilgrim has to tell a story to keep the others amused. Some stories are happy, and some are sad. But they all have a message, and we can learn from them

      The Canterbury Tales
    • 1998

      Es waren einmal ein Vater und eine Mutter, die hatten zehn Kinder … Ein Bilderbuch zum Schmunzeln – und zum Zählen in fünf Sprachen: Deutsch, Französisch, Italienisch, Türkisch und Englisch. Auf der Empfehlungsliste 'Pädagogisch wertvolles Bilderbuch' der Gesellschaft für Jugend- und Sozialforschung.

      Eins, zwei, drei, vier ... neun Paar Schuhe?!
    • 1998

      Sons and Lovers

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading
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      HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

      Sons and Lovers
    • 1996
    • 1995

      Treasure island

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.

      Treasure island
    • 1995

      Škola kreslení a malování

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.9(22)Add rating

      Tato kniha je obsáhlým a inspirujícím průvodcem výtvarnými nápady pro děti s různými náměty od lidí a zvířat k dinosaurům a budovám. Uváděné styly se pohybují od realistické malby až po kreslený film a koláž. Reprodukce krásně propracovaných obrázků ukazují rozmanitost ilustračních stylů a technik. Jsou doprovázeny náčrtky, které v jednoduchých fázích ukazují, jak obraz vytvořit, a popisem, jak obraz vybarvit. Odkazová část pak poskytuje detailní informace o uměleckých materiálech a informace o tom, pro jaký druh obrazu a jeho konečnou úpravu jsou určeny a jak je používat.

      Škola kreslení a malování