Irving: 935 books

Washington Irving was an American author, biographer of the early 19th century. Irving achieved international fame for his fictional works, including the stories Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, as well as for his biographies and historical writings. It is a story about his strong aunt...

Washington Irving was an American author, essayist, biographer, short-stories writer best known for his stories "Rip Van Winkle”(1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820). Loved the legends and mysticism, Irving wrote numerous short stories, biographies, histories, and tales...

Mozart's piano concertos stand alongside his operas and symphonies as his most frequently performed and best loved music. They have attracted the attention of generations of musicologists who have explored their manifold meanings from a variety of viewpoints. In this study, John Irving brings together...

Sociologist Irving Krauss and Political Scientist Wilma Rule show that academics are not cloistered in their ivory tower. In their life-long journey as students and professors at major universities and regional institutions they give a first hand account of their universities inner workings and their...

Professing Sociology was originally published at a time when sociology commanded widespread interest and public funding. Written by one of the leaders of "the new sociology" of the late sixties, this volume captures the nature and intensity of the field's intellectual foundations and scope....

In this excellent new book, Helen Irving delves into the mystery that is the Australian constitution by discussing the major national debates of recent years. Many people want to understand and take part in the debate about constitutional issues but they face a significant hurdle: the constitution...

This book brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action to offer a practical guide to Christian leaders. Combining expertise in leadership studies and biblical studies, Justin Irving and Mark Strauss explore how leadership...

Why is John's Gospel so different to the other accounts of Jesus' life? This book proposes the view that John's approach is thematic rather than biographical, and that once understood, this sets the interpretation of John's gospel into clear context. John himself identifies this...

Written by the American author, Harrie Irving Hancock (1868-1922), this unique manual offers a detailed, practical introduction to the history and essential techniques of Jiu-Jitsu combat and provides an excellent companion for anyone interested in learning about the spirit of the discipline. Tricks...

Verführerisch bunt und schillernd wie Bombay, unberechenbar magisch und spannend wie ein akrobatischer Seiltrick, das ist John Irvings lang erwarteter Roman >Zirkuskind<, ein Arzt- und Zirkusdrama der ganz anderen Art. Dr. Daruwalla sucht das >Zwergen-Gen< und einen Golfplatzmörder....

Homer ist anders als die anderen Kinder im Saint-Cloud´s Waisenhaus: Er will nicht weg. Nach vier gescheiterten Adoptionsversuchen erlaubt Dr. Larch ihm daher, zu bleiben - unter der Bedingung, daß er im Waisenhaus mit angeschlossener Entbindungs- und Abtreibungsstation bei »Gottes Werk« - dem...

Bis ich dich finde< ist die Geschichte des Schauspielers Jack Burns. Seine Mutter ist Tätowiererin, sein Vater ein Organist, der verschwunden ist. Ein Roman über Obsessionen und Freundschaften; über fehlende Väter und (zu) starke Mütter; über Kirchenorgeln, Ringen und Tattoos; über gestohlene...

John Irvings Auseinandersetzung mit einem halben Jahrhundert amerikanischer Geschichte, mit der Frage nach dem Glauben in einer chaotischen Welt: die bewegende Geschichte der einzigartigen Freundschaft zwischen Owen Meany und John Wheelwright. Man schreibt den Sommer 1953, die beiden elfjährigen...

Auf der Laienbühne seines Großvaters in Vermont lernt William, dass gewisse Rollen sehr gefährlich sind. Und dass Menschen, die er liebt, manchmal ganz andere Rollen spielen, als er glaubt: so wie die geheimnisvolle Bibliothekarin Miss Frost. Denn wer sich nicht in Gefahr begibt, wird niemals erfahren,...