Mit guten Gründen hat man den Mittelmeer-Raum die "Wiege Europas" genannt. Die Geschichte des Abendlandes hat von dort ihren Ausgang genommen. Zugleich liegen dort die Anfänge eines vielfältigen, spannungsvollen Austausches zwischen großen Kulturen. Die mediterrane Welt zeigt (geopraphisch, gesellschaftlich, ideengeschichtlich und politisch) nicht nur ein 'westliches' Gesicht, sondern auch ein 'östliches' und ein 'afrikanisches'; sie war und ist das Laboratorium nicht einer einzigen, sondern mehrerer Zivilisationen. Eben darin steckt ihre anhaltende Faszionationskraft, die den Reisenden genau so wie den Historiker lockt. Sie führt den anschaulichen Beweis für die Vielsprachigkeit der Lebensformen, für den Bildungsprozess kultureller Identität durch Widerspiel und Nachbarschaft, Öffnung und Selbstbehauptung. Davo handelt das vorliegende Buch, zu dem sich unter der Herausgeberschaft von Fernand Braudel drei hochrenommierte Autoren zusammengefunden haben. Deren Kennerschaft ist unangefochten wie deren überzeugende schriftstellerische Fähigkeiten. Das Ergebis dieser "geographischen, geschichtlichen und kulturellen Erkundungsreise", wie Braudel es nennt, ist ein ebenso übersichtliches wie bestechendes Bildnis der mediterranen Regionen und Lebensweisen.
George is the story of two extraordinary lives – the private man and the public legend. Georgios Panayiotou was just eighteen when he decided to adopt the stage name of George Michael. Sometimes his two worlds would collide with shattering consequences. Bestselling biographer Sean Smith has gone back to the neighbourhoods of North London to trace the astonishing journey of a sensitive but determined boy who grew up to be one of the biggest British pop stars of all time. Along the way, he talks to those close to George, revealing the real man – funny, articulate, intelligent and generous spirited – who hid behind the powerful image he created. He reveals the complex relationship with his high-achieving Greek-Cypriot father; the unconditional love of his mother; his teenage relationships with girls; and his first tragic love affair with another man. George’s career began falteringly with a schoolboy band, exploded with Wham! before he became a solo phenomenon. But at the height of his fame, the world seemed to turn against him. Smith describes his despair at losing the two people who mattered most, how he sought consolation in drugs, his notorious ‘coming out’ and how he ended up in jail. His health failed him and he died heartbreakingly alone on Christmas Day, 2016. Affectionate yet honest and moving, George is both a celebration of George Michael’s music and a lasting tribute to a decent and much-loved man.
Have you ever had a pet?Have you ever wanted one? Learn about how George became part of our family, the joy he brought, and the love he shared with us... right until the very end. An endearing story about a very special cat, George will touch your hearts and show you how powerful the love of a pet can be.
Vous avez d j eu un animal?Vous avez d j voulu en avoir un? D couvrez comment George est devenu un membre de notre famille, la joie qu'il a apport e et l'amour qu'il a partag avec nous jusqu' son dernier souffle. L'histoire attachante d'un chat tr s sp cial, George vous touchera en plein coeur et vous montrera quel point l'amour d'un animal est puissant.
Vous avez d j eu un animal?Vous avez d j voulu en avoir un?D couvrez comment George est devenu un membre de notre famille, la joie qu'il a apport e et l'amour qu'il a partag avec nous jusqu' son dernier souffle. L'histoire attachante d'un chat tr s sp cial, George vous touchera en plein coeur et vous montrera quel point l'amour d'un animal est puissant.
The biography of one of the most controversial figures in sports: New York Yankees owner George SteinbrennerFor 34 years, he berated his players and tormented Yankees managers and employees. He played fast and loose with the rules, and twice could have gone to jail. He was banned from baseball for life--but was allowed back in the game. Yet George Steinbrenner also built the New York Yankees from a mediocre team into the greatest sports franchise in America. The Yankees won ten pennants and six World Series during his tenure. Now acclaimed sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author Peter Golenbock tells the fascinating story of ""The Boss,"" from his Midwestern childhood through his decades-long ownership of the Yankees-the longest in the team's history.Draws on more than a hundred interviews with those who have known George Steinbrenner throughout his life to tell the complete story of ""The Boss"" and his long tenure as owner of the New York YankeesGets inside Steinbrenner's countless manager hirings and firings, from Billy Martin to Joe Torre; the legendary feuds and hard feelings involving famous figures such as Yogi Berra and Dave Winfield; and the ever-spiraling players' salariesCovers the astute business deals that transformed the Yankees from a $10 million franchise into a powerhouse worth over $1 billion todayWritten by Peter Golenbock, one of the nation's best-known sports authors and the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including Number 1 with Billy Martin and The Bronx Zoo with Sparky LylePacked with drama, insight, and fascinating front-office details, George is essential reading for baseball fans and anyone who loves a terrific story well told.
A light-hearted children's story about George, who lives in Australia but LOVES England. After flying there and seeing the sites he must choose where he would like to live - which country will he choose?
George is the protagonist of a fable telling the story of the ancient figure of St. George and the Dragon, set in a world of COVID, lockdowns and radical societal developments of the 21st century. The story unfolds as a search for the essence of reality.
A buddy story born of creeping terror and rolled up newspapers. Out in West Yorkshire, Bronte Campbell's seemingly uneventful life is filled with small wonders and terrors. It is about to dramatically change thanks to a bunch of overly ripe bananas and a sudden summer heatwave. From this her greatest ally will come from her greatest fear. Sometimes the scary hairy can be the best thing to happen to you.
Who is George? Only Howard Carr and his older brother, Ben, can answer that question, because only they know about George. George is the funny little man who lives inside Ben, helping him (mostly) navigate life as a sixth grader who happens to be a scientific genius and who happens to be studying organic chemistry with students much older than he. One of those students is William Hazlitt, a senior who has been Ben's lab partner in previous years. William's interest in chemistry has taken a troubling turn, and Ben has a plan to come to his rescue. And that's when things get complicated -- for Howard, for Ben, and for George.
