henriquez cristina the book of unknown americans
Cristina Henriquez The Book of Unknown Americans
When Alma Rivera arrives in Delaware she is full of the promise and possibilities of her new home. Hope that her daughter Maribel will be helped by the specialist support US education can provide, and faith that her husband Arturo will flourish in a country that celebrates the hard-working. But life without status, money, family and friends soon becomes unmanageable and violent.Told through a range of perspectives written with compassion and grace, Cristina Henriquez gives voice to the displaced and the unknown, and shows what it means to uproot your life in search of something better. .
870 Руб.
Henriquez Cristina The Book of Unknown Americans
When Alma Rivera arrives in Delaware she is full of the promise and possibilities of her new home. Hope that her daughter Maribel will be helped by the specialist support US education can provide, and faith that her husband Arturo will flourish in a country that celebrates the hard-working. But life without status, money, family and friends soon becomes unmanageable and violent.Told through a range of perspectives written with compassion and grace, Cristina Henriquez gives voice to the displaced and the unknown, and shows what it means to uproot your life in search of something better..
870 Руб.
Cristina Henriquez The Book of Unknown Americans
When Alma Rivera arrives in Delaware she is full of the promise and possibilities of her new home. Hope that her daughter Maribel will be helped by the specialist support US education can provide, and faith that her husband Arturo will flourish in a country that celebrates the hard-working. But life without status, money, family and friends soon becomes unmanageable and violent.Told through a range of perspectives written with compassion and grace, Cristina Henriquez gives voice to the displaced and the unknown, and shows what it means to uproot your life in search of something better. .
870 Руб.
Moore Leah Morrison Hotel. Graphic Novel
The Morrison Hotel anthology written by Leah Moore, in collaboration with the surviving members of the legendary rock band and drawn by artists from around the comic book world, will weave the band's influence into some of the lore that led to their status as the architects of counterculture, influencing artists, poets, and outsiders for generations to come, set against the backdrop of the close of the free spirit of the 1960s into the tumultuous 1970s. A decade in which women, African Americans, Native Americans and other marginalized people continued their fight for equality, and many Americans joined the protest against the ongoing war in Vietnam.
4226 Руб.
Obama Barack Of Thee I Sing
A stunning picture book by former US President Barack Obama that's perfect to share and inspire children to achieve their dreams. An inspirational picture book for young readers from former President of the United States, Barack Obama. In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, former President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to the ideals that have shaped his nation and thirteen groundbreaking Americans, including: The artistry of Georgia O'Keefe The courage of Jackie Robinson The patriotism of George Washington Barack Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children and within all children. Evocative illustrations by the award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans, and the innocence and promise of childhood. This book celebrates the potential within all of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths.
1018 Руб.
Shipton Vicky American Life (+CD)
Most people around the world today know something about American life. The United States is a big country. Not all Americans are the same! In this book you will see the many faces of American life.
2144 Руб.
Le Fanu Joseph Sheridan The Purcell Papers 2
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic novels, one of the most influential ghost story writers of the nineteenth century. "The Purcell Papers II" is a collection of classic short stories. The author filled the book with dark, alluring atmosphere. It immerses the reader in a world of the unknown, even supernatural.
842 Руб.
The Purcell Papers 2
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic novels, one of the most influential ghost story writers of the nineteenth century. "The Purcell Papers II" is a collection of classic short stories. The author filled the book with dark, alluring atmosphere. It immerses the reader in a world of the unknown, even supernatural.
199 Руб.
Виниловая пластинка Sodom - 40 Years At War. The Greatest Hell Of Sodom (Box Set) 2LP
Треклист: LP-A1 Sepulchral VoiceLP-A2 After The DelugeLP-A3 ElectrocutionLP-A4 Baptism Of FireLP-B1 Better Off DeadLP-B2 Body PartsLP-B3 Jabba The HutLP-B4 Gathering Of MindsLP-B5 That's What An Unknown Killer DiarizedLP-C1 Book BurningLP-C2 GenocideLP-C3 City Of GodLP-C4 Ashes To AshesLP-D1 In War And PiecesLP-D2 S. O. D. O. M. LP-D3 CaligulaLP-D4 EuthanasiaCD1-1 Sepulchral VoiceCD1-2 After The DelugeCD1-3 ElectrocutionCD1-4 Baptism Of FireCD1-5 Better Off DeadCD1-6 Body PartsCD1-7 Jabba The HutCD1-8 Gathering Of MindsCD1-9 That’s What An Unknown Killer DiarizedCD1-10 . Book BurningCD1-11 GenocideCD1-12 City Of GodCD1-13 Ashes To AshesCD1-14 In War And PiecesCD1-15 S. O. D. O. M. CD1-16 CaligulaCD1-17 EuthanasiaCD2-1 1982CD2-2 Witching MetalCD2-3 Victims Of DeathCD2-4 Let's Fight In The Darkness Of HellMC-A1 Sepulchral VoiceMC-A2 After The DelugeMC-A3 ElectrocutionMC-A4 Baptism Of FireMC-A5 Better Off DeadMC-A6 Body PartsMC-A7 Jabba The HutMC-A8 Gathering Of MindsMC-A9 That's What An Unknown Killer DiarizedMC-B1 Book BurningMC-B2 GenocideMC-B3 City Of GodMC-B4 Ashes To AshesMC-B5 In War And PiecesMC-B6 S. O. D. O. M. MC-B7 CaligulaMC-B8 EuthanasiaMC-B9 Equinox
10650 Руб.
Backshall Steve Expedition. Adventures into Undiscovered Worlds
Shine a light into the unknown There are still dark corners of our planet that are yet to be explored. In this remarkable book, Steve Backshall offers an unflinching account of his adventures into these uncharted territories around the globe, in search of world firsts. Each location brings its own epic challenges - whether it's the first climb of an arctic ice fall in Greenland, the first recorded navigation of a South American river, or the first exploration of the world’s longest cave system in Mexico. But all of them represent new tests of the limits of human endeavour. Accompanying a major 10-part series on BBC and Dave, Expedition is a breathtaking journey into the unknown, and a brilliantly written celebration of the pleasures of genuine discovery.
2430 Руб.
Leyland S. A Curious Guide to London. Tales of a City
Brimming with tales of London's forgotten past, its strangest traditions and its most eccentric inhabitants, this book celebrates the unique, the unusual and the unknown. Perfect for tourists, day-trippers, commuters and the millions of people who call London home, this alternative guidebook will make you look at the city in a whole new light. .
800 Руб.
Leyland S. A Curious Guide to London. Tales of a City
Brimming with tales of London's forgotten past, its strangest traditions and its most eccentric inhabitants, this book celebrates the unique, the unusual and the unknown. Perfect for tourists, day-trippers, commuters and the millions of people who call London home, this alternative guidebook will make you look at the city in a whole new light. .
800 Руб.
Diamond Jared Guns, Germs and Steel
Read this specially designed new edition of Jared Diamond's Pulitzer-prize winning exploration of what makes us human. Why has human history unfolded so differently across the globe? In this Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Jared Diamond puts the case that geography and biogeography, not race, moulded the contrasting fates of Europeans, Asians, Native Americans, sub-Saharan Africans, and aboriginal Australians. An ambitious synthesis of history, biology, ecology and linguistics, Guns, Germs and Steel remains a groundbreaking and humane work of popular science. Patterns of Life: Special Editions of Groundbreaking Science Books
3148 Руб.
Diamond Jared Guns, Germs and Steel
'A book of big questions, and big answers' Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens A short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years; now with a new afterword to mark the 20th anniversary of publication 'A book of big questions, and big answers' Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens Why has human history unfolded so differently across the globe? And what can it teach us about our current crisis? Jared Diamond puts the case that geography and biogeography, not race, moulded the contrasting fates of Europeans, Asians, Native Americans, sub-Saharan Africans, and aboriginal Australians. An ambitious synthesis of history, biology, ecology and linguistics, Guns, Germs and Steel is a ground-breaking and humane work of popular science that can provide expert insight into our modern world. **WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE** **Over One Million Copies Sold**
3722 Руб.
Pierluigi Serraino. Ezra Stoller: A Photographic History of Modern American Architecture
It is impossible to overstate the importance of photography's role in shaping the world's perception of architecture. And towering above the ever-growing crowd of image-makers is Ezra Stoller, an architectural photographer of immeasurable consequence in documenting the history of modern architecture - both known and unknown - in the United States and beyond. This book is one of the first to present the breadth of Stoller's largely unseen archive of images, brought to life through exquisite color and duotone black-and-white reproductions.
17990 Руб.
Lovecraft Howard Phillips The Outsider and Other Stories
Howard Lovecraft was an American writer who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. Despite the fact that he was virtually unknown before he died, today he is known as the most influential author in his genre. "The Outsider and Other Stories" is a collection of wonderful short stories such as "The Book," "He, What the Moon Brings," "Hypnos" and others. These stories, full of mystery and fantastic creatures, have captured the minds of readers all over the world.
410 Руб.