Darren Baker Ordre des livres

Richard the second son of King John was a crusader and one of the wealthiest men in Europe. He was also a constant threat to his brother, Henry III.

First book ever written on the de Montfort family as a whole.

It's a tale that covers three decades at its heart, with loyalty to family and principles at stake, in a land where foreigners are subject to intense scrutiny and jealousy.

Simon de Montfort's combination of charisma, determination, and fearlessness made him one of the greatest men of his age. This new biography marks 750 years since Montfort established the earliest forerunner of our modern parliament. číst celé

Henry III was a determined and dynamic ruler with vision, not the weak and inept king of conventional portrayal

The story follows Vojta, the son of Czech immigrants, as he returns to his ancestral homeland. Despite the language barrier, he forms a connection with his landlady, Iveta. Their relationship deepens as they welcome two children, Terka and Kuba, creating a new family dynamic. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges of adapting to a culture that feels both familiar and foreign.

Focusing on Simon de Montfort's remarkable qualities, this biography explores his charisma, determination, and fearlessness, highlighting his significant role in shaping parliamentary democracy. As the 750th anniversary of his establishment of the earliest forerunner of modern parliament approaches, the book delves into his life and impact, presenting a compelling portrait of a pivotal historical figure.

Dachenka : "vertébré de l’ordre des carnivores coquins et canins, sous-ordre des endiablés, genre des fureteurs, famille des farceurs, variété des facétieux à oreilles noires". Avec humour et tendresse, Karel Capek nous conte comment l’arrivée de cette petite boule de poils va changer le fil de son quotidien et de celui de son foyer. L’écrivain tchèque décide alors d’observer et d’étudier le développement de cette furie canine. Il la raconte, la décrit, la dessine et se mettra même au défi de parvenir à la photographier, allant jusqu’à lui inventer des contes afin qu’elle reste tranquille. Facéties, espiègleries et badineries s’enchaînent dans ce récit, prisé par plusieurs générations de lecteurs tchèques, qui séduira aussi bien les petits que les grands.

Their Sticky Adventure is a three-act play about the Clinton years in the White House, followed by A White Negro at Norman's Party, a one-act play about Norman Mailer's 50th birthday party. Includes four other plays.

This illustrated book of five classic fairy tales follows an earlier edition based mostly on works by the Brothers Grimm. The tribute here is to Hans Christian Andersen and three of his most popular stories, including the search for a genuine princess, an emperor who is foolish as well as ridiculous, and a duckling that discovers there’s more than meets the eye in the real world. They are joined by a little girl who takes advantage of three bears, first put into print by Robert Southey in 1837, and the tale of a mysterious piper which has seen many variations, Robert Browning’s in particular, on the events of June 26, 1284, when the children of a small hamlet suddenly disappeared.