Your Search Results

      • Trusted Partner
      • Trusted Partner
        1990

        Antwort vom Athos

        Die Bedeutung des heutigen griechisch-orthodoxen Mönchtums für Kirche und Gesellschaft nach der Schrift des Athosmönchs Theoklitos Dionysiatis "Metaxy Ouranou kai Ges" (Zwischen Himmel und Erde)

        by Gnoth, Klaus

      • Trusted Partner
      • Trusted Partner
        February 2004

        »Man reist, um die Welt bewohnbar zu finden«

        Lebensbilder und Bewunderungen

        by Erhart Kästner, Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer, Arnold Stadler

        Erhart Kästner, bekannt durch seine Griechenlandbücher Ôlberge, Weinberge und Die Stundentrommel vom heiligen Berg Athos, begann 1927 seine Laufbahn als Bibliothekar an der Sächsischen Landesbibliothek in Dresden und wurde dort Leiter der Handschriftensammlung. Von 1936 bis 1938 war er Sekretär von Gerhart Hauptmann. Nach Kriegsteilnahme und Kriegsgefangenschaft leitete er 18 Jahre lang die Herzog-August-Bibliothek zu Wolfenbüttel. Er starb am 3. Februar 1974 in Staufen im Breisgau. Kästners Werk ist gekennzeichnet vom Glauben an die Würde des Menschen, von einem Humanismus, dem Geschichte und Gegenwart untrennbar verbunden sind. Aus unmittelbarem Zugang zur Natur und zur Gegenwart historischer Orte und aus der Erfahrung mit den Erinnerungstiefen alter Bibliotheken gewinnt er für sich und seine Leser eine neue Unabhängigkeit, die auch in ausgewählten Briefen ihren Niederschlag findet.

      • Trusted Partner

        Desert Passions – Wilde Liebe im Sinai

        by Robert Bettelheim

        Desert Passions – Wilde Liebe im Sinai Robert Bettelheim Desert Passions erzählt Geschichten von wilden, dramatischen Veränderungen, die Menschen im Sinai in einer Mischung aus Lust, sexueller Leidenschaft, Spontaneität, Liebe, Verzückung, Hoffnungen und Träumen erleben können – widersprüchlichen Energien, die oft in unserem Leben keinen Platz finden. Neue Motivationen tauchen auf, Verhaltensmuster können sich ändern oder vollständig umkehren, Sex und Romantik finden Raum, frei von alten Hemmungen. Dies erklärt, warum Suchende, die versuchen, sich in dieser verwirrten, verrückten Welt zurechtzufinden, in die Sinai-Wüste reisen, wo geheime Leidenschaften, verborgene sexuelle Phantasien und Gelüste, die seit langem unterdrückt sind, plötzlich an die Oberfläche kommen und ausgelebt werden. Seit jeher ist die Sinai-Wüste ein Ort der spirituellen und mentalen Verwandlung, die ihre mächtige Wirkung auf jeden ausübt, der sie aufsucht. Als westliche Ideen und Gewohnheiten nach dem Sechs-Tage-Krieg 1967 zum ersten Mal auf die Kultur traditioneller Stammes-Beduinen trafen, entstand eine einzigartige kulturelle Diversität. Viele westliche Besucher wurden tief von der unverstellten Natur berührt, die ihnen dort offenbart wurde. Robert Bettelheim wurde in Wien geboren. Nachdem seine Eltern nach dem Anschluss Österreichs vor den Nazis nach China geflohen waren, wuchs er während des Zweiten Weltkriegs im Getto von Shanghai unter japanischer Herrschaft auf. Bettelheim diente später bei der IDF als Fallschirmjäger und wurde bald ein begeisterter Taucher an den bezaubernden Ufern der Sinai-Wüste. Der studierte Musikwissenschaftler und Lehrer lebt mit seiner Frau im Kibbuz Zikim, der nicht selten unter Beschuss steht. Er hat sechs Enkelkinder. Eine englischsprachige eBook Edition wurde im Sommer 2018 veröffentlicht.  326 Seiten, 14 x 20,5 cm.

      • Trusted Partner
        Travel & Transport
        January 2018

        Exploring Paths in Nanyue Mountain

        by Tan Minzheng

        Nanyue Mountain, one of the Five Great Mountains in China, enjoys a long history. The ancient paths in Nanyue Mountain are main spots for transportation and sightseeing with profound culture. In this book, the author has carried out a systematic and comprehensive study of these trails, and vividly presented natural scenery, places of interest, customs, along with ancient and modern changes of the Nanyue Mountain in a readable way. Eleven travel notes about ten main ancient paths are selected with corresponding pictures to show the beauty of Nanyue Mountain.

      • Trusted Partner

        REKREASI MENDAKI GUNUNG DI SEMENANJUNG MALAYSIA / RECREATIONAL OF MOUNT CLIMBING IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

        by Profesor Dato' Dr. Abdullah Mohamad Said & Mohd Asrul Hassin

        This book discusses the recreation of mountain climbing in Peninsular Malaysia. This book was written to provide information about mountains in Peninsular Malaysia for mountain climbers. Since the book sees mountain climbing as a recreational activity, it also outlines the relationship between recreation and leisure, sports and tourism. As a guide to climbers and organizers of climbing activities, this book discusses their roles and responsibilities from a legal, regulatory and government agency perspective; the position of the mountains that are the main focus of the climber according to the main mountain ranges; as well as the chosen mountain climb paths; and provides concise information about the hiking paths.

      • Trusted Partner
        June 2018

        Mount Caravan

        Die fantastische Fahrt im Nimmerzeit-Express

        by Ruhe, Anna

        Jake war sein Leben lang Außenseiter. Dass er jetzt noch in ein Internat für Schwererziehbare gesteckt wird, ist echt das Letzte. Doch das seltsame Mount Caravan ist nicht das, was es vorgibt zu sein. Insgeheim beschützt die Schule ein uraltes Buch, und in diesem steht nichts Geringeres als die Zukunft der Menschheit! Plötzlich ist es an Jake und seinen Freunden Ava und Finley es vor den machthungrigen Feinden der Schule zu beschützen …

      • Trusted Partner
      • Trusted Partner

        Xiangsi Mountain

        by Wang Tianming

        Acacia is a kind of modality. When it derives into a mountain, it becomes a belief or a responsibility. The material Xiangsi Mountain is impoverished because of various inconveniences; the spiritual Xiangsi Mountain arises because of the original intention and responsibility of the Communist Party. What Chunxi, Li Yong, Wu Juan, and Xiaozhen saw was a big mountain in spring. Although this mountain was poor and remote, it was full of vitality. Their lovesickness had the love of their homeland and the hope of a mountain in autumn. There is also a universal feeling of "no one can fall." The novel tells the story of the hardships, hardships and emotions experienced by a group of cadres from the state and provincial agencies to help the poor in the villages under Xiangsi Mountain. Li is keeping true faith. Through the description of the natural scenery, legendary stories and Miao village customs of Xiangsi Mountain, the main leaders face the contradictions directly, solve problems in the front line of poverty alleviation, and set examples. The cadres and the group work hard to successfully develop the story of Xiangsi Mountain tourist attractions. The image of a group of cadres who dare to think and do, be diligent and honest for the people, touching tears. At the same time, it also promoted the Xiangsi Mountain Scenic Area, and used the form of literature to help the poor, showing the author's responsibility and the forward-looking rational discussion of the rural areas after poverty. It is a good work with strong artistic appeal and practicality.

      • Trusted Partner
        Children's & young adult fiction & true stories
        2020

        The Secret Society of Nerds, or Extreme Adventures on Mount Pidstava

        by Lesia Voronyna

        There are people who cannot imagine their life without adventures. In the "Secret Society of Nerds" the boy responds to the invitation to participate in the extreme adventures on a mountain with the strange name Pidstava (Ukrainian word for “Prank”). After the incredible events that Klim Jura had to go through, saving humanity from scary blue-faced aliens, he seems to have gotten rid of fear completely and was ready to jump into the vortex of even more dangerous encounters. Could the boy have suspected that the invitation was not sent to him by members of the Secret Society of Cowards, nicknamed Beetle and Hare? That a trap was waiting for him in the extreme adventure camp? What happened at top of the mountain? Did the Bluefaces leave their secret bases on Earth? And finally, what is hidden in the "places of power" among the ancient megaliths-cromlechs stones?

      • Trusted Partner
        Lifestyle, Sport & Leisure
        November 2024

        Other Everests

        One mountain, many worlds

        by Paul Gilchrist, Peter Hansen, Jonathan Westaway

        A hundred years after the tragic 1924 British Everest expedition, this collection explores the wider social and cultural history of the mountain. Mount Everest looms large in the popular imagination. Since the deaths of mountaineers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine in 1924, histories of the mountain have overwhelmingly focused on the mythologies of western male adventure and conquest. But there are many more stories waiting to be told. Other Everests brings together new voices and perspectives on the historical and cultural significance of Everest in the modern world. The book shines a light on the overlooked role of local people and high-altitude workers, while also revealing the significant contributions women have made to climbing the mountain and writing its history. It explores the depiction of Everest in a range of media and investigates how the forces of nationalism and commercialism have shaped many different 'Everests'. After years of exploitation, Indigenous people are now reclaiming Mount Everest in the twenty-first century. Other Everests re-examines the past and present of the world's highest peak, presenting an exciting vision of what Everest might become in the future.

      • Trusted Partner

        Mountain · Twelve

        by ShaLuoShuangShu

        "Fu Long Ji" takes the Wuyun Mountain as the diverging point, and contains 12 stories such as "Moving Wood", "Forgetting Vine", "Hua Ren" and "Xue Pu". It tells the story of 12 kinds of strange flowers and herbs on the mountain. For example, in "Snow Puff", it starts from the perspective of the human protagonist "Granny" to tell the story of her getting together with "Snow Puff" because of fireworks. In the second half, it tells the story from the perspective of "Snow Puff" to tell what she thinks and does when she sees the heroine trapped in a fire. This book is not about love between men and women, but about human desires.This book illustrates the author's thoughts on human nature through a deeply interesting story and beautiful illustrations.

      • Trusted Partner
      • Trusted Partner
        Sports & outdoor recreation
        January 2000

        Tourism and Development in Mountain Regions

        by Edited by Pamela Godde, Martin Price, F M Zimmermann

        This book discusses the importance of mountain regions, and the precariousness of mountain tourism in the context of ecosystem and cultural conservation. It includes case studies of mountain tourism existing alongside environmental sustainability and community well being. The text presents an integrated approach to mountain-based tourism, balancing the needs of local communities, tourists and environmental conservation.

      • Trusted Partner
        January 2020

        Ansel Adams, Updated Edition

        by Krista West

        At the young age of 14, Ansel Adams found his life's work. Growing up in San Francisco in the early 1900s, Adams traveled with his family to Yosemite National Park in 1916 and fell in love with the breathtaking scenery. After exploring the natural wonders of the park, Adams began to study the art of photography—thereby influencing generations of people who would view his work. His striking images of the American West, including Yosemite's mountains, valleys, and waters, raised awareness of the natural beauty of America and the need to conserve and protect it. In this eBook, readers will explore the beautiful images of this photographer who encouraged a nation to cherish the natural wonders it possessed.

      • Trusted Partner
        Children's & YA

        Epic of Mountain and Forests

        An Invitation Letter from Nature

        by Xue Tao

        An Invitation Letter from Nature series is Xue Tao's first set of nature-themed picture books. Since childhood, Xue Tao has enjoyed getting along with the plants and animals in nature and felt the rise and fall of all beings with a sensitive heart. This set of picture books for nature and ecology education just pays tribute to nature, as well as to a vibrant childhood.   An Invitation Letter from Nature series focuses on the theme of nature in the form of transitions through the four seasons. It currently has five books: Epic of Mountain Forests, Day and Night of the Little Wooden House, One Year of Me and Tree, Missing Bugs and Grass, Birds and Little Beasts as Companions. Each book has its own theme, just like five different landscape paintings, presenting different life experiences.   In Epic of Mountain and Forests, a little boy runs, observes, and thinks in the forest together with a small beast. The whole process becomes a journey to free the body and mind and to find the meaning of life.

      • Trusted Partner
        February 2016

        Bull Mountain

        Roman

        by Brian Panowich, Johann Christoph Maass

        Der Burroughs-Clan ist der größte Anbieter von Schwarzgebranntem, Hasch und Crystal Meth in Georgia und Umgebung. Seit Generationen hat er Bull Mountain fest im Griff. Und er verteidigt seine Stellung mit allen Mitteln. Um sich aus diesem Familiensumpf zu ziehen, wurde Clayton Burroughs Sheriff. Doch er weiß, dass er und Bull Mountain erst dann Frieden gefunden haben werden, wenn es ihm gelingt, seinen Brüdern endgültig das Handwerk zu legen. Schon einige Male haben das FBI und die Drogenbehörde versucht, die Burroughs-Brüder hinter Schloss und Riegel zu bringen. Nie ist es ihnen gelungen. Jetzt scheint ein junger, ehrgeiziger Agent den perfekten Plan zu haben. Doch er braucht Clayton Burroughs' Hilfe. Damit bricht ein Kampf los, an dessen Ende es nur einen Sieger geben kann – und viele Tote. »Ich kann dieses Buch nicht oft genug empfehlen. Es wird die Fans von Daniel Woodrell ebenso begeistern wie die von Dennis Lehane und William Gay. Erstklassig!« Tom Franklin »Bruder gegen Bruder im drogenverdammten Süden.« James Ellroy

      Subscribe to our

      newsletter