6477 results for 'Magda Szabo , Magda Szabao , Len Rix (Translator)'

Abigail, a coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of WWII-era Hungary, is a story of a headstrong teenager's journey towards self-discovery. Gina, the only child of a general, is devastated when...

Advanced Programming in MicroPython by Example provides in-depth guidance on harnessing the full potential of MicroPython for embedded systems. By mastering this book, you'll gain hands-on experience...

The Door by Magda Szabo A complex and unsettling exploration of the relationship between two women, Magda and Emerence, forms the heart of this novel. Magda, a writer with a privileged background,...

In the tight-knit community of Mareth, secrets are shared and assumed with equal ease. At the heart of this world is Magda's Ocean Cafe, where the owner's sharp wit and strong convictions keep...

The First Confessor: A Sword of Truth Prequel by Terry Goodkind In a world on the brink of war, Magda Searus finds herself at its centre. Married to a powerful leader, she is protected from the...

A striking collaboration between IDLES frontman Joe Talbot and artist Magda Archer brings together the band's first album Brutalism with provocative artwork. This collection marks a new form of...

A Portrait of Pacifists explores the life and work of André and Magda Trocmé, two individuals who dedicated their lives to nonviolence. During World War II, their home in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon became...

Katalin Street won the 2018 PEN Translation Prize and is a poignant exploration of the ways in which we inflict suffering on those we love. In this powerful novel, Magda Szabó conducts a clear-eyed...

Violette Szabo: The Life That I Have The story of Violette Szabo is one of the most extraordinary in the annals of World War II espionage and covert operations. Totally fearless and a skilled...

Violette Szabó was a remarkable woman who operated behind enemy lines during World War II. Born to an English father and French mother, she led a life of courage and determination, conducting...

Khirbet Khizeh A Novel by S. Yizhar is a powerful and haunting novella that explores the complexities of modern Israel. In 1948, the Arab villagers of Khirbet Khizeh are forcibly expelled from their...

The Castle, a haunting tale of struggle and frustration, follows the story of a man's relentless pursuit of an elusive authority. In this new translation, Mark Harman brings Kafka's original...

Wind/Pinball is a unique two-in-one volume featuring Haruki Murakami's first novel, Hear the Wind Sing, and his second novel, Pinball, 1973. Each book has its own stunning cover, making it a visually...

Abigail, a novel by Magda Szabó, tells the story of a teenage girl's difficult journey towards adulthood during a time of war. In 1943, as Hitler prepares to occupy Hungary, a father sends his...

The Histories, a masterpiece of Western history, comes alive in this vibrant translation. Composed around 440 BC, Herodotus' work is the earliest surviving nonfiction, spanning from the Trojan War to...

The Healing Power of Illness: Understanding What Your Symptoms Are Telling You This book challenges conventional views of illness by suggesting that symptoms can be a guide to inner conflicts and...

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu A pivotal moment in Chinese history sets the stage for a catastrophic chain of events. In 1967, a brutal act of violence leaves a young woman with a lasting impact...

The universe is a vast and unforgiving forest, home to countless predators that roam the cosmos. Any civilization that reveals its presence is immediately targeted, leaving only stealth and deception...

The Gospel of Ramakrishna is a unique and insightful account of the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, a Bengali mystic who had a profound impact on the development of modern Hinduism. Through a...

The Gospel of Mary Magdalene by Jean-Yves Leloup is a translation of the original Coptic text, accompanied by a detailed commentary. This work presents a unique perspective on the life of Mary...

Mary Magdalene Beckons is a spiritual guidebook that offers profound insights into the heart of feminine power and union with the divine. Through 25 messages, Mary Magdalene shares her teachings on...

The Gospel of the Beloved Companion: A New Perspective on the Teachings of a Spiritual Master This extraordinary book presents the first English translation of a previously unpublished first-century...

Managing Translation Services is a practical guide for translators looking to progress from solo practice to owning and managing their own translation organisation.The book focuses on the real issues...

A 13th-century puzzle hidden deep within the Vatican Secret Archives sets off a chain of events that challenges history as we know it. Father Michael Dominic, a curious priest, teams up with...

The Lost Gospel by Simcha Jacobovici is an ancient manuscript waiting to be rediscovered in the British Library. Dating back at least 1,450 years, it offers a unique glimpse into the early Church...

Writing a Translation Commentary: A Step-by-Step Guide This comprehensive textbook provides a clear and structured approach to writing a self-reflective translation commentary. It guides students...

The Book of Abramelin is a modern translation of a critical magical work, first published in English in 2006. This revised edition includes new material, copious footnotes, and an extensive index,...

Translation and Geography explores how translation has influenced the way Western societies have mapped the world. Federico Italiano examines the interconnected processes involved in shaping the...

Simone Weil's "On the Abolition of All Political Parties" is a powerful critique of the modern liberal political order. Weil argues that the foundation of this system is flawed, and that it has led...

Decolonising Literary Translation: 21 Essays for a New Era. Frantz Fanon's concept of decolonisation as a violent phenomenon is still relevant today, as colonial legacies persist in the world of...

The Gnostic Gospels Including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene This collection of ancient texts sheds light on the esoteric knowledge of Gnosticism, revealing intimate conversations...

A new feminist translation of Beowulf brings fresh perspective to this ancient epic poem. Maria Dahvana Headley's adaptation reimagines the story with a novelist's eye, shedding light on elements...

Is That a Fish in Your Ear? The Amazing Adventure of Translation by David Bellos offers a fresh perspective on how we understand each other. Through the lens of translation, Bellos explores the...

A Practical Guide for Translators by Geoffrey Samuelsson-Brown is a comprehensive resource for those involved in commercial translation. This latest edition offers a unique perspective, balancing the...

The Revised Mechanical Translation of the Torah by Jeff A. Benner presents a unique approach to biblical translation. By eliminating personal and religious bias, translating each Hebrew word...

Medical Translation Step by Step provides a comprehensive approach to medical translation, focusing on learner and learning-centred teaching tasks. This book explains the basics of medical...

Ann Leckie's latest novel, Translation State, is a powerful new story that explores the complexities of relationships and belonging in a richly imagined universe. When a translator's path is...

Bomber is a gripping account of a 24-hour bombing raid during World War II, told through the eyes of protagonists on all sides. Len Deighton masterfully combines his expertise as a historian and...

The Koran Interpreted: A Translation by A.J. ArberryThis translation of the Koran is widely regarded as one of the finest available in English, offering a clear and lyrical rendering of the text...

The Qur'an: A Verse Translation offers readers the first English translation to echo the sonorous beauty and complex nuances of the Arabic original. This monumental feat of translation, the result of...

The Magdalen by Marita Conlon-McKenna is a powerful and moving novel about a young girl's life-changing experience.Set in Ireland in the 1950s, the story follows Esther Doyle as she faces an...

Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary Together with Sellic Spell This edition of Beowulf brings together a translation of the epic poem by J.R.R. Tolkien, first completed in 1926, with a commentary...

A long-lost manuscript from the first century has resurfaced, threatening the very foundations of Christianity. The Vatican's Secret Archives hold the key to understanding this ancient text, but they...

A World War II diary holds the key to a centuries-old mystery, drawing two friends into a treacherous adventure. Father Michael Dominic and journalist Hana Sinclair follow a cryptic lead that could...

The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle Karen L. King offers a new translation of this remarkable early Christian gospel, shedding light on its recovery and significance...

Beowulf: A New Translation by Maria Dahvana HeadleyA radical new verse translation of the epic poem, bringing to light elements that have never before been translated into English. This version...

The Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki: A Monumental Epic in Contemporary English This monumental Sanskrit epic poem has profoundly affected literature, art, religions, and cultures of South and Southeast Asia for...

Magdalene Poems is a powerful and evocative collection that reimagines the biblical figure of Mary Magdalene as a woman alive in contemporary life. With beauty, ferocity, and vulnerability, Marie...

Anna, the Voice of the Magdalenes, is a channelled sequel to the international bestseller Anna, Grandmother of Jesus. This book offers a new perspective on the gnostic Mount Carmel Essene mystery...

The prequel to The Passion of Mary Magdalen, now in paperback. This is the first part of Elizabeth Cunningham's compelling story, which explores an alternative history.In this gripping narrative,...

Claire de Duras's Ourika is a remarkable novel that explores the experiences of a Senegalese girl rescued from slavery and raised by an aristocratic French family during the French Revolution. Based...

Seamus Heaney's vast and varied translations showcase his remarkable skill as a poet-translator. Spanning multiple languages, including Latin, Old English, ancient and modern European languages, and...

The Art of Bible Translation by Robert Alter is a personal and passionate account of what he learned about the art of translating the Hebrew Bible into English over two decades. As an award-winning...

The Word On the Translation of the Bible by John Barton explores how the Bible has been translated and why it matters. For much of Jewish history and almost entirely in Christian tradition, scripture...

Magdalena Abakanowicz: A Pioneer in Environmental Sculpture This book explores the remarkable work of Polish sculptor and fiber artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, known for her innovative use of textiles...

Mary Magdalene Understood explores the complex and often distorted legacy of Mary Magdalene in Christian tradition. Beginning with a visit to the ancient site of Magdala, the book delves into the...

Sappho's surviving poems and fragments offer a glimpse into the life of the ancient Greek poet, whose work has captivated readers for centuries. This collection, translated by Mary Barnard, presents...

The Secret Journey to Planet Serpo: A True Story of Interplanetary Travel In 1965, a historic event took place at the Nevada test site, marking the beginning of a top-secret US government program...

The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Culture brings together thirty-two state-of-the-art chapters by international specialists to explore the complex relationships between translation studies...

Ann Leckie's latest novel explores the complexities of identity and belonging in a richly detailed science fiction world. When Qven, a Presger translator, begins to question their predetermined path,...

Ovid's epic poem, Metamorphoses, is a timeless work of Western imagination that has inspired writers for centuries. This new translation by Charles Martin brings the poem's themes of change to life...

The New Testament An Expanded Translation by Kenneth S. Wuest offers a unique approach to understanding the New Testament. This translation prioritises the use of English words to convey the richness...

David Bentley Hart's New Testament translation presents a unique and thought-provoking interpretation of the original Greek texts. By rendering the text faithfully without doctrine or theology, Hart...

A New English Translation of the Septuagint is a scholarly translation of the LXX, superseding Sir Lancelot C.L. Brenton's older version. This new translation provides a comprehensive and accurate...

Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf is a faithful rendering of the Anglo-Saxon poem, composed towards the end of the first millennium. This epic poem is a cornerstone of European literature, and...

Understand Shakespeare's most iconic play with this comprehensive translation. Side-by-side with the original text, modern English provides an accurate line-by-line interpretation, along with stage...

Shadi Bartsch presents a fresh translation of Vergil's epic poem, bringing the ancient world to life in modern English.This new translation by a renowned classicist and scholar of Latin literature...

The Second Testament A New Translation by Scot McKnight offers a fresh and bold approach to understanding the New Testament. This translation seeks to maintain the distance between the ancient text...

The roots of Christianity may be shrouded in myth and deception. Lynn Picknett sets out to uncover the truth about Mary Magdalene, one of the most misunderstood figures in history.Using both...

The History of the Church: A New Translation by Eusebius of Caesarea A foundational text for understanding the early history of Christianity, this new translation of Eusebius's seminal work provides...

Babel Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R. F. Kuang is a thematic response to The Secret History, grapples with colonial resistance, and...

The New Living Translation Gift and Award Bible is a meaningful gift for any occasion. This Bible features a clear and accurate New Living Translation, paired with a range of helpful tools and...

Babel Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R. F. Kuang is a thematic response to The Secret History, exploring the darker side of colonial power...

Babel Or The Necessity of Violence An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R. F. Kuang In the heart of Oxford, a city of ancient knowledge and power, a mysterious institution holds...

Whispering Hope: The True Story of the Magdalene Women The dark history of Ireland's Magdalene laundries has finally been given voice. For decades, the women who were confined in these institutions...

The Magdalen Laundries A Novel Based on True Events by Lisa Michelle Odgaard In 1961 Ireland, a young girl's life is forever changed when she is sent to one of the country's notorious convent...

The Aeneid, a masterpiece of Latin poetry, is brought to life in this complete translation by renowned poet and translator David Ferry. With his signature style, Ferry renders Virgil's formal lines...

A gripping espionage thriller and a passionate love story are intertwined in this highly topical novel. When a Russian plot to cut the undersea communication cables linking the US to the UK is...

The Gnostic Gospels of Philip, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas Inside the Da Vinci Code and Holy Blood, Holy Grail by Joseph Lumpkin This book explores the Gnostic texts that have sparked intense debate...

Crime and Punishment A New Translation by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a masterpiece of modern literary Russian that continues to surprise and enthrall readers today. Published in 1866, this novel has left...

Dialogues with Yeshua and Mary Magdalene: The Journey to LoveThis true story explores the connection between Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and spirituality. A former priest asks Yeshua and Mary Magdalene...

At just twelve years old, Maureen Sullivan's life took a devastating turn. She confided in her teacher about being physically and sexually abused by her stepfather, but nothing could have prepared...

Brian Friel's Translations A Play explores the personal and cultural impact of a seemingly administrative action. In 1833, a detachment of the Royal Engineers arrives in County Donegal to conduct the...

Dignity by Alys Conran is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of identity, community, and belonging. When Susheela arrives at Magda's life, carrying grief, worry, and longing,...

Catching Fire: A Translation DiaryA real-time journey through the translation of Never Did the Fire, this book offers a unique insight into the process of literary translation. Translator Daniel...

Berlioz's Orchestration Treatise A Translation and Commentary by Berlioz is a seminal work on the art of orchestration, first published in 1843. Now available in English translation, this book...

The Qur'an with a Phrase-by-Phrase English Translation by Ali Quli Qarai is a comprehensive and faithful translation of the Islamic scripture. This 6th Edition, revised version brings together the...

Discover the Womb Rites and initiatory magic of Mary Magdalene, a sacred priestess of the ancient Womb Mysteries. This book reveals how Mary Magdalene was connected to moon wisdom, sacred harlot...

The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity Cynthia Bourgeault explores the enigmatic figure of Mary Magdalene, one of the most influential symbols in Christian...

The Woman with the Alabaster Jar: A Quest for the Forgotten Feminine Margaret Starbird's groundbreaking research challenges conventional understanding of Christian history and theology. Her study...

The Pistis Sophia: A Gnostic Text of Spiritual Significance The Pistis Sophia is a foundational Gnostic text, dating back to the early 2nd Century. This non-canonical text presents a unique...

This comparative study of translation approaches in lesser-known European literatures offers a fresh perspective on the global literary landscape. By examining the strategies employed by authors from...

The Pistis Sophia is a historically significant document that explores the teachings of Jesus and his disciples, including Mary Magdalene. This collection of writings takes place after Christ's...

The Magdalene System: A Comprehensive Exploration of Donnybrook Laundry. This book offers a detailed examination of the Donnybrook Magdalene Laundry in Dublin, shedding light on the lives of the...

Beowulf Translation and Commentary by Leonard Neidorf This comprehensive translation and commentary of the epic poem Beowulf brings to life a magnificent world of history and fantasy. Composed around...

The Book of Gates: A Magical Translation is a rich and enigmatic funerary text from Ancient Egypt, containing mystical and magical secrets. This second edition, featuring a new translation and...

The Holy Quran: English Translation (Leather - Pocket Book) by Maulana Muhammad Ali. A beautifully crafted leather-bound edition of the Holy Quran, presented in a luxurious gift box. This translation...

Berlin, 1933. A summer's day in their courtyard marks a promise between two inseparable friends, Leah and Magda. But as Hitler rises to power, Magda makes a choice that will shatter their bond and...

The Magdalene Lineage: Past Life Journeys into the Sacred Feminine MysteriesFor two thousand years, Mary Magdalene's story has been shrouded in mystery. Through past life regression and academic...

A landmark new translation of Maimonides' most significant text in medieval Jewish thought is now available. Written around 1190, the Guide to the Perplexed navigates the complex relationship between...