In this book the renowned medievalist G.R. Evans provides a concise introduction to St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), a figure of towering importance on the twelfth-century monastic and theological scene. After a brief overview of Bernard's life,... Zobraziť viac
Krátke predstavenie publikácie Z pracovného stola kardinála Jozefa Tomka. Rozličné texty: Úvahy, rozhovory, homílie a príhovory... Zobraziť viac
"The Letter to Titus", one of the three "Pastoral Epistles" of the New Testament, has become the ground of intense controversy - theologically, sociologically, even politically. This volume guides readers through the shoals of contemporary controversy... Zobraziť viac
This book includes some 200 complete entries from the award-winning Dictionary of Women Artists, as well as a selection of introductory essays from the main volume. Zobraziť viac
Dies ist ein weiterer Band in der erfolgreichen "Speaks"-Reihe, in der schon Warren Buffet, Jack Welch, Bill Gates und Oprah Winfrey zu Wort kamen. "Ted Turner Speaks" ist eine Chronik von Aussagen und Visionen Ted Turners, dem Medienmogul und... Zobraziť viac
Vitruvius` classic work on architecture is the only book of its kind to survive antiquity. Vitruvius was himself an architect and engineer, but this is not a handbook for professionals; rather it serves readers who want to understand architecture. Book... Zobraziť viac
The Austro-Hungarian aristocrat of Transylvanian origin, Baron Franz Nopcsa (1877-1933), was one of the most adventuresome travelers and scholars of Southeast Europe in the early decades of the twentieth century. He was also a paleontologist of renown... Zobraziť viac
This fascinating new biography tells the story of one of the most influential figures of the twelfth century, Eleanor of Aquitaine, successively queen of France and of England. Zobraziť viac
" An excellent book based on exhaustive research and written with fresh insight. It is a spellbinding accomplishment and brings both the man and his era to life. . . . It is an extraordinary achievement." – Arizona Daily Star "... Zobraziť viac
This is a lively collection of 10 short, annotated and illustrated biographies of aristocratic ladies of the final years of the Byzantine Empire. Some were ambitious mothers, others, unhappy wives, some were nuns or scholars, one became the wife of a... Zobraziť viac
Buďte mezi prvními a získejte víc! K prvním 50 předobjednávkám automaticky přidáme jako dárek sběratelskou kostku Fighting Fantasy. Názvy Games Workshop, Warhammer, White Dwarf, Citadel Miniatures a Fighting Fantasy v milionech lidí na celém světě... Zobraziť viac
Troy: one of the most captivating and mysterious stories of antiquity...But was Troy an actual place or just a legend of Homer's epic? It took the most unlikely of people, Heinrich Schliemann - a grocer's-apprentice turned self-made archaeologist,... Zobraziť viac
After a quarter of a century of silence, Hill, whose life was portrayed in the film "Goodfellas," can finally tell the rest of his story. He takes readers on a crazy ride of his life hiding out in the Witness Protection Program, doing prison time for... Zobraziť viac
Dark Magus is a warts-and-all look at the real Miles Davis. As told by his son, this book strips away the public perception of Davis and gets down to the realities of his personality, his relationships, and his many quirks. Dark Magus details this... Zobraziť viac
A rare perspective on the personal philosophy, business savvy, and future of the chairman of the most admired company in the world... Zobraziť viac
Michael Wedin argues against the prevailing notion that Aristotle's views on the nature of reality are fundamentally inconsistent. According to Wedin's new interpretation, the difference between the early theory of the Categories and the later theory... Zobraziť viac
Originally published in Polish in 1960, Love and Responsibility is Karol Wojtylas groundbreaking book on human love. In this classic work, Wojtyla explains relationships between persons, especially concerning sexual ethics, ... Zobraziť viac
Once upon a time, I was meandering down the road of life with my husband, Jon. It was a regular and beige life, and it worked. It was a warm beige. We felt, and were, blessed and lucky. Normal. On the morning of October 7th, 2023, Rachel Goldberg-Polin... Zobraziť viac
Martin Luther’s Bible, first printed in 1534, was not only a milestone for the printing press, but also a momentous event in world history. A UNESCO world heritage masterpiece, Luther’s translation from Hebrew and ancient Greek into ... Zobraziť viac
Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair: The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago is a historical look at Chicago during the darkest days of the Great Depression. The story of Chicago fighting the hold that organized crime had on the city to be able to put... Zobraziť viac
