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Leonardo's Lion
In 1515, Leonardo da Vinci built a mechanical lion to entertain King Francis I of France and his guests. Until now, no one knows what happened to this amazing clockwork creation. Over half a century later, when a ten year old boy discovers the lion in a royal storeroom, young Chev doesn’t know he will soon embark on a strange and dangerous mission. His quest will lead him many leagues through a French countryside devastated by religious war in search of Leonardo’s greatest secrets of all, hidden mysteries that could affect the future of all humanity.
Making Better Lives
In this ethnographic study, Johannes Lenhard observes the daily practices, routines and techniques of people who are sleeping rough on the streets of Paris. The book focusses on their survival practises, their short-term desires and hopes, how they earn money through begging, how they choose the best place to sleep at night and what role drugs and alcohol play in their lives. The book also follows people through different institutional settings, including a homeless day centre, a needle exchange, a centre for people with alcohol problems and a homeless shelter.
The Collected Works
Spanning the vivid landscapes of historical fiction to the introspective realms of drama, 'The Collected Works' of Alexandre Dumas and Alexandre Dumas fils presents a remarkable exploration of the human condition, societal norms, and the inexorable flow of history. This anthology showcases not simply a range of literary styles but a profound generational dialogue embodied in the robust adventures and keen psychological insights that characterize their works. The diversity within these pages reflects both the breadth of the human experience and the specific tensions of the 19th-century French society, offering readers standout pieces that have shaped literary and cultural discourse. The fathe...
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The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World
In "The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World," Mary Hartwell Catherwood intricately weaves a tapestry of historical fiction that delves into the lives of French settlers navigating the complexities of life in North America. Set against the backdrop of the 17th century, Catherwood employs a vivid literary style that combines lyrical prose with rich, descriptive passages, immersing readers in the cultural confluence of Indigenous and French influences. The stories highlight themes of exploration, conflict, and the intricacies of identity, all while revealing the often-overlooked perspectives of the French in a predominantly Anglo-centric historical narrative. ...
