Ian Heard Books

Today is Wednesday 2nd October. If I am back in this very room in the Reform Club on Saturday 21st December by eight forty-five in the evening, I win. Phileas Fogg bets a small fortune that he can go round the world in eighty days a huge sum of money in 1872, worth more than a million pounds today.When he sets off on his amazing journey with his clever servant, Passepartout, they cannot afford the slightest delay. Will the two travelers have time to help Princess Aouda, when the brave and beautiful young woman is threatened with a cruel fate?Detective Fix believes that Mr Fogg is a bank robber, and plans to arrest him. Will that be the end of Phileas Fogg s chance to save his fortune?Real Reads are accessible texts designed to support the literacy development of primary and lower secondary age children while introducing them to the riches of our international literary heritage. Each book is a retelling of a work of great literature from one of the world s greatest cultures, fitted into a 64-page book, making classic stories, dramas and histories available to intelligent young readers as a bridge to the full texts, to language students wanting access to other cultures, and to adult readers who are unlikely ever to read the original versions.

The story explores the emotional landscape of a young boy who, despite his happiness, feels an underlying sense of longing or discomfort. This poignant ache hints at deeper themes of childhood innocence, the complexities of emotions, and the journey of self-discovery. Through the boy's experiences, readers are invited to reflect on the balance between joy and sorrow in life, as well as the universal quest for understanding one's feelings.

Exploring the intersection of faith and prophecy, the author draws parallels between Saul of Tarsus and the future of Israel, suggesting that Saul's transformation into Paul serves as an archetype for a significant change awaiting the Jewish people. Through scriptural analysis, the book presents a compelling vision of how prophecies from Zechariah and others may unfold, offering hope and clarity amid current Middle East tensions. The narrative emphasizes God's enduring plan for Israel, encouraging readers to reflect on the relationship between faith and divine purpose.

Exploring the unique creation of the universe, this book delves into the intricate realm of matter and time established by God. It highlights the distinction between our temporal existence and the eternal realm of the divine. The narrative emphasizes how this creation reflects God's wisdom and glory, particularly in the context of humanity's fall and subsequent separation from Him. Through this lens, the text invites readers to understand God's presence and the significance of our relationship with the Creator in the unfolding of time.

Přehledně zpracovaný výčet nejdůležitějších událostí v dějinách lidstva. Kniha seznamuje čtenáře s pravěkem a dobou prvních lidí, se starověkými civilizacemi a říšemi (Egyptem, Mezopotámií, Řeckem i Římem), se středověkem (Byzantskou říší, Evropou, rozšířením náboženství), se světovými koloniálními říšemi a s dobou 20.století (válkami, náboženskými konflikty a technickým pokrokem). Dobře srozumitelný text je doplněn mapkami, fotografiemi, slovníčkem a rejstříkem.