Изучаване на Филипяни 2 и христология. ... Доналд Маклеод е професор по систематично богословие във "Free Church" на Шотландския университет в Единбург. В продължение на много години той е служил като редактор на "Monthly Record" - деноминационното списание на "Free Church", и е бил пастор в на църква във Форт Уилям и Глазгоу, Шотландия. Написал е голям брой книги, между които: "Behold your God", "Rome and Canterbury: A View from Geneva", "Shared Life" и "Spirit of Promise". Професор Маклеод е женен и има трина сина. ... |
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V. S. Naipaul's Booker Prize winning novel about displacement, the yearning for the good place in someone else's land and the attendant heartache. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by acclaimed author, Robert McCrum. In a Free State tells the story first of an Indian servant in Washington, who becomes an American citizen but feels displaced. Then of a disturbed Asian West Indian in London who, in ... |
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Авторът - серийният интернет предприемач Александър Ненов - доказва с всеки свой следващ проект, че непостижимото е само ограничение в ума ни. След три успешни книги в областта на интернет предприемачеството той издава успешния фантастичен роман "Летящата планета". Никой не подозираше, че бизнес ориентиран мозък може да говори така пленително за Космоса, бъдещето на Земята и любовта в различните ѝ проявления. Е, оказва се, че книгата се харесва на широка аудитория читатели и Александър Ненов е готов да ги изненада с нещо различно. "Да мечтаеш отвъд" сборник с разкази, който ще ви провокира да ... |
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"Пътеводител за комунистическа България" криволичи през архитектурното, художественото и материалното наследство на НРБ и го поставя в контекст. Книгата представя градове, паметници и местата от интерес за всеки пътешественик, който иска да опознае триумфите и провалите на комунизма в България и прехода към демокрация - от Бузлуджа през Димитровград и до Сталинска София, монументите на партизани и съветски войници, изоставени казарми и кина, провалените мегапроекти и носталгията по идеализираното социалистическо минало и смешните му табелки."Комунистическата идеология минаваше през жизнената среда, ... |
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The Bulgarian oil-bearing rose may be this country's unofficial symbol, yet it grows in just a narrow patch of land squeezed between two mountain ranges. Known as the Valley of Roses, this region deserves to be explored and visited for more than its aromatic flowers. With its rich ancient heritage, stunning summits and peaks, traditional towns and villages, historical sites of national importance, remnants of Communist-era megalomaniacal projects in various stages of dilapidation, and a vibrant community preserving the traditions of yesteryear, the Valley of Roses is Bulgaria in a nutshell. With breathtaking ... |
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From the mythical charm of the Song of the Nibelungs to the stunning scapes of fairy-tale castles, impressive bridges and thick forests, the Danube, Europe's second longest river, tickles the imagination of people from all over the world. Passau, Vienna, Budapest and Belgrade have long been on the travel maps. But what about the Bulgarian section of the river? What about Vidin, Ruse, Svishtov and Silistra? Little known and even less travelled, the Bulgarian stretch of the Danube is a gem in its own right. There, Roman ruins coexist with vibrant bird colonies and quiet ports, romantic sunsets paint in pink ornate ... |
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Well-informed and richly illustrated, this book is the third volume of the popular Hidden Treasures of Bulgaria series. It takes the reader to lesser or completely unknown places in Bulgaria that fully live up to the promise of being "hidden treasures". Often located off (or off-off) the beaten track, they are integral part of what makes today's Bulgaria such a fascinating travel destination. Many of the forts, urbex sites, waterfalls and traditional villages are not to be found in any guidebook, and neither are some of the events and festivals described and photographed in detail here. This book provides ... |
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A Guide to Communist Bulgaria meanders through the architectural, artistic and material heritage of the people's Republic of Bulgaria, and puts it in context. The book features the must-visit locations and monuments for anyone with an interest in the triumphs and failures of Bulgaria's recent past: from Buzludzha and Dimitrovgrad to Stalinist Sofiq, the Monuments of Communist guerrilla fighters and soviet soldiers, the abandoned military barracks and cinema theatres, the failed megaprojects and the nostalgia for the idealised communist past and its funny street signs."Communist ideology permeated the living ... |
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"Bulgaria of the Religions" is a high-quality volume written to the highest standards of producing a guide book, with positive attitude towards the different religions, knowledge of history and love for culture and its religious background. The book perfectly serves the purpose of introducing Bulgaria's religious heritage to the outsider. The rich and creative illustrative material, the high standard of research, the range of topics and the interdisciplinary approach makes the volume both informative and entertaining. It coves subjects as varied as archaeology, architecture and the art of Christianity, Islam, ... |
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Explore Plovdiv's millennia-spanning history from its ancient ruins and 19th century houses to its Communist heritage and vibrant modern cityscape. Combining stunning photography and erudite text, this book unveils the city's gorgeous Roman mosaics, elegant neoclassical and modernist buildings, art and hidden gems, churches, mosques and synagogues created by generations of Plovdiv residents. With a special chapter on the must-see attractions around Plovdiv. By the authors of "A Guide to Jewish Bulgaria", "A Guide to Ottoman Bulgaria", "A Guide to Thracian Bulgaria", "A Guide ... |
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The Strandzha is Bulgaria's, and possibly Europe's, least known mountain range. It is a wild maze where you can easily get lost and a safe haven for species that survived the extinction of the last Ice Age. It is a mysterious place where century-old legends and stories cohabit with paganism, Christianity and modern mythology. It is dotted with ancient and latterday ruins. Yet, it is a lot more than that. Its pristine beaches at the Black Sea coast, its nature reserves, its rivers and its forests provide the intrepid traveller with countless opportunities to explore: from the perplexing ruins of Begliktash to the ... |
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Second, expanded & updated edition. ... This book is for everyone with an interest in Jewish history in Bulgaria and the Balkans, and in the general history of southeastern Europe. It is designed to be a journey through both territory and time, illuminating the sometimes very complex backgrounds while guiding through the topography. Many of the monuments described in it are hard to find and in various stages of disrepair: poignant reminders of a long-disappeared culture, but also pointers to the present and the future. Unless travellers know exactly where they are going and what they are seeking, these landmarks of ... |
