Hör Dich schlau! Diese Hörspielreihe basiert auf den Themen der erfolgreichen WAS IST WAS Bände. Das bereits aus TV bekannte Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin lädt auf abenteuerliche Wissensreisen ein und stößt dabei auf viele interessante Fakten. Mit Humor und Sachverständnis wird so jedes Thema zum puren Hörvergnügen. Folge 47: Maya & Azteken / Inka Vom Dschungel überwucherte, gewaltige Tempelruinen überall auf Yucatán zeugen von der einst blühenden Hochkultur der Maya. Dieses geheimnisvolle I...

L’écriture a bouleversé le destin de l’humanité et a affecté sa manière de penser le monde et d’agir sur lui. Car elle n’est pas seulement une technique permettant de fixer une parole qui, sans elle, serait volatile : elle est aussi une recréation originale des langues qu’on lui confie et un art de l’espace, comme la peinture ou l’architecture.On trouvera ici l’esquisse d’une théorie générale des écritures, dont l’originalité est de se fonder sur des concepts à la fois linguistique...

'The dream is to ignite church planting movements, churches that plant churches, like an infectious godly virus!'Inside:- Why multiplication?- Benefits of new networks and movements.- What is church?- How to make disciples.A simple and powerful 'how to' guide to effectively start new churches.Expanded and updated 2024 edition.

'The dream is to ignite church planting movements, churches that plant churches, like an infectious godly virus!'Inside:- Why multiplication?- Benefits of new networks and movements.- What is church?- How to make disciples.A simple and powerful 'how to' guide to effectively start and multiply new churches.

This memoir of life as a committed pedestrian in a beautiful Southern city explores the many joys and benefits of walking as a way of life.Raised on the notion that driving is the essence of freedom, many of us still cling to the belief that the American Dream is defined by a house in the suburbs and a car in the garage. But in Why I Walk, Kevin Klinkenberg shares a very different dream life—and a very different kind of freedom.A few years ago, Kevin...

Florida is a civilized place with eighteen million residents and all of the modern amenities one might expect: fine universities, art museums, world-class restaurants, and luxury accommodations. It is also home to panthers, bears, rattlesnakes, and alligators. In this collection of essays about Florida culture—the things that make Florida “Florida”— Jeff Klinkenberg sets his sights on the contradictions that comprise the Sunshine State.With a keen eye for detail and a lyrical style...

Discover the amazing flora and fauna of the Mississippi River—and the best ways to explore it, state by state!Did you know that one-quarter of all North American fish species are native to the Mississippi? Or that it shelters 300 species of birds during seasonal migrations? The Mississippi River runs through the heart of the nation, shaping its history and identity. But few of us understand its essences. It’s a life-giving force that sustains thriving ecosystems ac...

Pilgrim in the Land of Alligators provides a welcome opportunity for readers to discover the character--and characters--of "real" Florida. In this compilation, drawn in part from his award-winning columns, Klinkenberg celebrates some of the Sunshine State's most distinctive personalities, including the original Coppertone girl and the actor who played the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Along the way, he travels to swamps, rickety piers, and Florida's only cook-your-own pancake re...

Looking for the ultimate adventure along the Mighty Mississippi? Look no further! The third edition of this comprehensive travel guide (updated in 2024) will take you on a journey through the heart of America, showcasing the rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural beauty of this iconic waterway. From the bustling cities of the Twin Cities and St. Louis to the peaceful backwaters of the Driftless Area, you'll discover something new and exciting at every turn. Packed with insider...

Some sins refuse to stay buried.Travel writer Frank Dodge expects a routine assignment profiling the elegant River Voyager steamboat as it cruises the Mississippi from New Orleans to Memphis. What he gets instead is a front-row seat to a decades-old murder mystery resurfacing in the most shocking way possible.Michelle Green has spent forty years hunting the men who murdered her father in 1974—a brutal killing that went unprosecuted when the four wh...

Ze denken dat gras groen isEr werd gejuicht. Achter het podium rees een stenen gedaante, de grond trilde ervan. Een enorme slang, met ogen die als smaragden straalden, wierp een groen licht over de menigte.Cyrus voelde hoe de ogen van de slangachtige halfgod in zijn ziel brandden. Tegelijkertijd voelde hij een kneepje in zijn hand, alsof Liora zijn gedachten las.Een conflict van geweien en ramshoorns is een verhaal uit de fantasybundel Groen. Eén d...

'Onrustig ligt het hoofd dat met de kroon getooid is,' schreef Shakespeare. Leiders moeten beslissingen nemen over leven en dood. Shakespeare weet als geen ander op een filmische, ontroerende manier de consequenties van die beslissingen te tonen. Kings of War is de director's cut uit zijn cyclus van vijf koningsdrama's – Henry V, het driedelige Henry VI en Richard III – over de oorlogen die Engeland voerde in de vijftiende eeuw. Tegen Frankrijk, maar ook tegen zichzelf – om één natie te wo...