Roger MacBride Allen è un autore di fantascienza americano, rinomato per le sue intricate saghe spaziali. Il suo lavoro si addentra frequentemente in complesse intrighi politici e dilemmi morali ambientati su vasti sfondi galattici. L'abilità di Allen nel creare mondi e personaggi credibili gli ha fatto guadagnare riconoscimenti nel genere. La sua scrittura è caratterizzata da avvincenti sviluppi della trama e una profonda esplorazione della condizione umana in territori sconosciuti.
Focusing on the rich tradition of Arabic literature from the fifth century to the present, this work examines various forms, including the Qu'ran, poetry, prose, drama, and literary criticism. It features extensive English translations, a chronology, and a guide for further reading, making it an essential resource for students and scholars in the West. The book emphasizes the cultural and literary contexts, providing a comprehensive understanding of a significant non-Western literary heritage.
The Arabic Literary Heritage describes a cultural tradition of literary texts in Arabic from the fifth century A.D. to the present day. After two preliminary chapters on principles and contexts, there are chapters devoted to the Qu'ran as literature, poetry, belles-lettrist prose, drama, and criticism. The volume as a whole, which contains extensive quotations in English translation, a chronology and a guide to further reading, makes a major non-Western literary tradition newly accessible to students and scholars in the West.
The collection features a selection of engaging articles by Roger Allen, highlighting local history and folklore that resonate with Bulloch County residents. Readers will find intriguing stories, such as Babe Ruth's 1935 baseball game against the South Georgia Teachers Conference, and insights into colonial and Native American impacts on the area. The book also explores the contributions of Bulloch County citizens during World War II and the establishment of a Baptist community in Statesboro, offering a vivid portrayal of the region's unique heritage.
Presents the true story of the author's mother, who was forced into an arranged marriage at thirteen to a much older man, but continued to see her true love for ten years despite the scandal and embarrassment to her family in 1930s Beirut.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of Arabic literature spanning from the fifth century to contemporary times. It highlights key works, authors, and literary movements, making the rich and diverse heritage of Arabic literature approachable for readers. Through engaging analysis, it explores themes, cultural contexts, and the evolution of literary forms, providing insights into the significance of Arabic literature in a global context.
A trade summit on Corellia brings Han Solo back to the home world he left many years before. Arriving on the distant planet with Leia, their children and Chewbacca, Han finds Corellia overrun with agents of the New Republic Intelligence and finds himself part of a deceptive plan whose aim not even he understands. One thing is clear: the five inhabited worlds of the sector are on the brink of civil war and the once peaceful coexistence of the three leading races -- human, Selonian, and Drallan -- has come to an end.
In this third and final volume of the Corellian trilogy, Han and Luke lead the Alliance in a mad scramble against the Selonian rebels for control of the planetary technology.
A young boy from a council estate finds his life transformed after reconnecting with an art teacher, leading him to a remarkable career as a newspaper photographer. His journey takes him around the world, capturing significant news stories and mingling with celebrities, all while maintaining his humor and moral compass. From dodging bullets in conflict zones to navigating the chaotic world of Fleet Street, he reveals the emotional depth behind the often misunderstood role of press photographers, blending heartbreak, joy, and a unique perspective on life.