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Rhys Charles

The Little Book of Dinosaurs

Engels | Hardback / gebonden | 9780691259895 | 2024 | 160 Pagina's

""Little Book of Dinosaurs [is] a volume that may be appreciated by young and old alike, to serve as a dinosaur primer. . . . I recommend it highly - read, enjoy and learn. There is no better combination that that!"---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

€ 17,95

Jean Rhys

Wide Sargasso Sea

Engels | Hardback / gebonden | 9780241281901 | 2016 | 192 Pagina's

Jean Rhys was born in Dominica in 1894. After arriving in England aged sixteen, she became a chorus girl and drifted between different jobs before moving to Paris, where she started to write in the late 1920s. She published a story collection and four novels, after which she disappeared from view and lived reclusively for many years. In 1966 she made a sensational comeback with her masterpiece, Wide Sargasso Sea, written in difficult circumstances over a long period. Rhys died in 1979.

€ 23,50

Jean Rhys

The Collected Short Stories

Engels | Paperback | 9780141984858 | 2017 | 400 Pagina's

Includes some of the best British short stories of the last century ... You hear her voice speaking directly to you; her reality is your reality

€ 17,95

Lucian , Rhys

All Effort, Still Stuck

Engels | Paperback | 9798195198404 | 2026 | 192 Pagina's

You work hard. You stay available, responsible, useful, prepared. You answer the messages. You meet the deadlines. You carry the pressure no one officially assigned to you. You do what was expected, then more than what was expected. And still, something does not move. The promotion does not come. The money does not change enough. The freedom does not expand. The future does not feel closer. You are tired, but the tiredness does not seem to be building anything. All Effort, Still Stuck is a sharp, deeply resonant book about the modern work trap that keeps capable people busy, needed, praised, and exhausted without giving them real progress. Lucian Rhys dismantles one of the most damaging beliefs in professional life: that effort alone will eventually become advancement. For many people, the problem is not laziness. It is not lack of discipline. It is not that they are unwilling to do the work. The problem is that their effort is being spent inside systems that reward responsiveness, compliance, endurance, visibility, and constant activity while withholding the things that actually change a life: leverage, ownership, reputation, autonomy, compounding value, and position. This book is not a productivity manual. It will not tell you to wake up earlier, optimize your calendar, or become more motivated. Instead, it reveals why so much work feels responsible in the moment but leaves no durable advantage behind. It explains why being useful is not the same as becoming valuable. Why invisible work rarely becomes opportunity. Why busyness can feel like progress while quietly protecting stagnation. Why some people move faster with less strain. Why others give everything and remain exactly where the system can use them best. All Effort, Still Stuck is for anyone who has ever looked at their own life and thought: I am doing everything right.>With calm precision and emotional force, Rhys gives language to a form of frustration many people feel but cannot name. The book does not insult hard work. It restores its dignity by asking where that work is going, what it is building, and whether the system receiving it is capable of returning a future. If you are tired of confusing motion with movement, responsibility with progress, and exhaustion with proof that you are getting somewhere, this book will change the way you see work. Not by asking you to try harder. By helping you finally understand why trying harder was never enough.

€ 16,08

Ernest , Rhys

Minor Poets of the Eighteenth Century

Engels | Paperback | 9781025840758 | 2026 | 424 Pagina's

"Minor Poets of the Eighteenth Century" is a curated anthology that brings together the verse of several influential yet often overlooked voices from one of the most transformative eras of English literature. This collection offers a broad perspective on the poetic landscape of the 1700s, moving beyond the most dominant figures to explore the richness and craftsmanship of the period's secondary masters. Readers will encounter the polished wit, pastoral elegance, and philosophical reflections characteristic of the Augustan Age. The collection typically highlights the works of notable figures such as Thomas Parnell, Matthew Prior, John Gay, and Lady Winchilsea, showcasing the diverse styles and themes that defined the century-ranging from satirical social commentary to poignant meditations on nature and morality. By preserving these significant contributions, the volume serves as an essential resource for students of British literature and lovers of classic verse who wish to understand the full depth and variety of eighteenth-century poetic expression. This anthology provides a vital window into the literary evolution that bridged the gap between the Restoration and the dawn of the Romantic movement. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

€ 25,94

John , Rhys
David , Brynmor-Jones

The Welsh People

Engels | Hardback / gebonden | 9781026079164 | 2026 | 712 Pagina's

"The Welsh People" is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the history, ethnology, and legal traditions of Wales. Authored by the distinguished Celticist John Rhys and the legal expert David Brynmor-Jones, this work offers an in-depth exploration of the Welsh identity from its prehistoric origins through the medieval period and into the early 20th century. The text meticulously analyzes the diverse elements that have shaped the nation, including the migration of the Goidelic and Brythonic tribes, the impact of Roman occupation, and the subsequent formation of Welsh principalities. Special attention is given to the development of the Welsh language and the intricate system of the Laws of Hywel Dda, providing readers with a profound understanding of the social and legal structures that defined early Welsh society. Beyond its historical narrative, "The Welsh People" delves into the cultural and religious shifts that influenced the region, from ancient Druidism to the rise of Christianity and the influence of the Church. This work serves as an essential resource for students of Celtic studies, British history, and anthropology, offering a rigorous synthesis of archaeological evidence, philological research, and historical records. It remains a foundational text for anyone seeking to understand the unique heritage and enduring spirit of the people of Wales. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

€ 45,74