Resultados para "John" en Viajes y turismo

Novelist Marlon James had his first book nominated as a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and his second book named a New York Times Editor’s Choice. In this, his third novel, a failing preacher in 1957 Jamaica is ousted by a fiery newcomer who sends the congregation into a frenzy of spiritual awakening—and violence.

«Llevé en mi viaje un acompañante: un caniche francés viejo y caballeroso llamado Charley. Bueno, se llama en realidad Charles le Chien. Nació en Bercy, en los arrabales de París, y se educó en Francia, y aunque sabe un poco de inglés caniche, sólo responde con rapidez a órdenes en...

In this French bestseller, leading thinker and philosopher Frédéric Gros charts the many different ways we get from A to B—the pilgrimage, the promenade, the protest march, the nature ramble—and reveals what they say about us.

“A todos nos es dada una tarea, que tu corazón conoce, o conocerá, y cuando la ejecutes, es decir cuando estés en lo amado, serás libre y por lo tanto feliz, tan feliz como yo al compartir el mundo contigo.” Le dice Facundo Cabral a su ahijado Juan Francisco, en este audiolibro que dedicó para él, para contarle historias de ese mundo que tanto caminó. Este audiolibro es un recorrido intrigante y divertido, que abarca desde los dioses griegos a los incas, desde los Tuareg del desierto del Sahara a los Tarahumaras de la Sierra Madre de México, desde los Pieles Rojas a los persas.

"Deutsche Sagen und Legenden" ist ein literarischer Streifzug durch die Sagenwelt Deutschlands. Von Bayern ins Rheinland...

Coming into the Country is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush.

Legendary account of the author's voyage around Cape Horn in a 32-foot sailboat, sailing east to west (thus the Horn is to starboard, or on the right). This is a notoriously difficult and dangerous passage, especially in a boat this size.

The quest to uncover the history of a mysterious painting, and a joyous exploration of art in the twentieth century and beyond. While wandering the streets of Paris in 2015, L. John Harris finds an abandoned, unfinished, and strangely compelling painting. The subject: a girl wearing a bright-red...

In 1834, Osborne Russell joined an expedition from Boston, which proceeded to the Rocky Mountains to capitalize on the lucrative salmon and fur trade. Beginning at the age of 20, he detailed the life of a trapper in his journal and recorded his adventures through treacherous terrain, encounters with dangerous wildlife, and confrontations with the Rockies natives of the Rockies. Osbourne would remain there for the next nine years. Journal of a Trapper is his remarkable account as he developed into an experienced trapper and a seasoned mountain man of the Rockies.

One of the usual mistakes when learning a foreign language is that the student has no priorities. All the unknown adverbs get the same attention. Actually, to communicate you only need 100 adverbs in any language. These adverbs are the most frequently used and can be defined using an algorithm that provides the ranking. This book will provide you with the 100 adverbs you have to learn first to get around when traveling or interacting with Spanish speaking people.

Die erste Besiedlung des Gebietes im Nor­den der Britischen Inseln begann vor etwa 12.000 Jahren. Eine Landbrücke verband damals noch das Festland mit den heutigen Inseln. Ernsthafte Konflikte verursachten die Römer, die 80 n. Chr. nach Schottland vordrangen und versuchten die Gebiete zu...

Jean Garnier lives on the fringes - a lonely nobody who has lost everything dear to him. His girlfriend was killed in an unexplained accident, his mother has just been sent to prison - he has even lost his job after the sudden death of his boss. In one last, desperate cry for help, Jean sets up...

It began as President Ulysses S. Grant's bid for international glory after the Civil War - America's first attempt to reach the North Pole. It ended with Captain Charles Hall's death under suspicious circumstances, dissension among sailors, scientists, and explorers, and the ship's evacuation and eventual sinking. Then came a brutal struggle for survival by 33 men, women, and children stranded on the polar ice.

Deutsche Sagen und Legenden ist ein literarischer Streifzug durch die Sagenwelt Deutschlands. Von Bayern ins Rheinland - vom Erzgebirge bis zur Ostsee. Hören Sie fantastische Erzählungen von stolzen Helden, pfiffigen Narren, mächtigen Riesen, wachsamen Berggeistern, neckischen Kobolden...

EIN ATLAS ZUM STAUNEN UND ENTDECKEN Unter der Oberfläche Deutschlands liegen die Reste unzähliger verschwundener Städte, Handelszentren, Dörfer und Industrieanlagen: ein versunkenes, unbekanntes Deutschland. Pia Volk hat sich auf die Suche nach diesen Orten gemacht. Sie erzählt von ihrer...

Light-hearted, anecdotal true stories as the author shares his wide-ranging experiences as a mischievous art student, bemused psychiatric nurse, reluctant parachutist, harassed teacher, American counsellor and time-traveller. Follow his hilarious escapades with a human skeleton, nude model and a lion, and witness incidents of mistaken identity that create comic situations in a psychiatric ward. Touring America by Greyhound Bus he encounters interesting characters and uncovers some intriguing stories.

Capture your summer adventures like a pro with Vacation Photography Guide: Capturing Summer Memories. This beginner-friendly handbook is packed with practical tips to transform your vacation and family outing photos. Whether you’re using a smartphone or a DSLR, you’ll learn how to shoot stunning beach sunsets, vibrant road trip scenes, breathtaking national park vistas, and joyful candid moments with family and friends. Discover simple techniques for dealing with bright sunlight, composing creative shots, and using camera settings or smartphone features to their full potential.

With a bit of preparation, you can navigate peak season crowds and summer weather to fully enjoy National Parks at their best. Let’s dive into planning your unforgettable summer journey through America’s natural wonders.

From John O' Groats to Landsend, Scotland's North Coast 500, Snowdonia, Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way to the Jurassic and Pembrokeshire coasts. Visit magnificent cathedrals, imposing castles, historic pubs and enjoy the craic in Irish bars. Explore a rich heritage and encounter King Arthur, Robin Hood, Dracula, Bloodaxe, Cromwell, Shakespeare, Constable, Burns, the Beatles and more. Anecdotes are enriched with incisive wit and whimsical, observational humor.

John Scott hiked the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail to celebrate his life. As a teenage boy in 1970s Scotland, he was fascinated by US politics and culture. John explores this fascination as he hikes through 14 states, from Georgia to Maine. Over miles and months, he realises it is the land and people which now captivate him. To the Woods is a walk through a man's life.