The definitive biography of rap supergroup, Wu-Tang Clan, featuring decades of unpublished interviews and unparalleled access to members of the group and their associates
Fernando Báez Libri
Fernando Báez è uno scrittore e saggista venezuelano il cui lavoro si concentra sulla distruzione culturale e sulla conservazione dei libri. Esamina come libri e opere d'arte vengono annientati nel corso della storia, in particolare nel contesto di conflitti e invasioni. La sua ricerca approfondisce biblioteche storiche, la perdita del patrimonio culturale e l'atto stesso di distruzione. L'approccio di Báez è profondamente informato dal suo background accademico in biblioteconomia e studi classici, permettendogli di offrire profonde intuizioni sulla fragilità della conoscenza umana.
Included are more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes; an introduction to Sri Lanka's history, culture, and cuisine; a detailed travel section for visitors; a comprehensive spice guide, and stunning color photos throughout -- from cover.
The product of 10 years' research and support from leading American and European universities, A Universal History of the Destruction of Books traces the tragic story which spans: the smashed tablets of ancient Sumer; the widespread looting of libraries in post-war Iraq; the levelling of the Library of Alexandria; the burning of books by Crusaders and Nazis; and censorship against authors. With diligence and grace, Baez mounts a compelling investigation into the motives behind such destruction and the perverse 'anti-creationism' which it embodies.
Spoken Sinhala Made Simple
- 415pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
This book teaches the colloquial language of the Sinhala people in a straightforward and thorough manner. With an intuitive transliteration system (explained in the first chapter), a discussion of all major grammatical concepts, and numerous dialogues and exercises, Spoken Sinhala Made Simple is a valuable resource for anyone looking to speak Sinhalese.
Obecné dějiny ničení knih. Od sumerských tabulek po digitální éru
- 604pagine
- 22 ore di lettura
Proč lidé ničí knihy stejně dlouho, jak dlouho je čtou? Existuje mnoho prací o dějinách knih, čtení nebo o bibliofiliích, avšak doposud se žádná nezabývala zánikem knih. O to významnější je Báezova práce, na niž sbíral materiál po celém světě. Dílo je rozděleno do čtyř rozsáhlých oddílů a je doplněno daty různých případů pálení a ničení knih jak na západní, tak na východní polokouli, ať už na jejich zániku nese vinu přírodní katastrofa, nebo člověk.
Los primeros libros de la humanidad : el mundo antes de la imprenta y el libro electrónico
- 624pagine
- 22 ore di lettura