Author : Eric Philbrook Kelly
Publisher :
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,78 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN :
The commemoration of an act of bravery and self-sacrifice in ancient Poland saves the lives of a family two centuries later.
Author : R. M. Romero
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 24,32 MB
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1524715417
In the vein of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Number the Stars, this fusion of fairy tales, folklore, and World War II history eloquently illustrates the power of love and the inherent will to survive even in the darkest of times. In the land of dolls, there is magic. In the land of humans, there is war. Everywhere there is pain. But together there is hope. Karolina is a living doll whose king and queen have been overthrown. But when a strange wind spirits her away from the Land of the Dolls, she finds herself in Kraków, Poland, in the company of the Dollmaker, a man with an unusual power and a marked past. The Dollmaker has learned to keep to himself, but Karolina’s courageous and compassionate manner lead him to smile and to even befriend a violin-playing father and his daughter—that is, once the Dollmaker gets over the shock of realizing a doll is speaking to him. But their newfound happiness is dashed when Nazi soldiers descend upon Poland. Karolina and the Dollmaker quickly realize that their Jewish friends are in grave danger, and they are determined to help save them, no matter what the risks.
Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 48,86 MB
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1631216244
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Krakow, Warsaw, and Gdansk. In this compact guide, Rick Steves and Cameron Hewitt cover the essentials of Krakow, Warsaw, and Gdansk, including The Tri-City. Visit Krakow's stunning Main Market Square, Warsaw's historical Royal Way, or Gdansk's Main Town Hall, featuring Golden Age decorations. You'll get firsthand advice on the best sights, eating, sleeping, and nightlife, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your experience. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket.
Author : Alex Rosenberg
Publisher : Lake Union Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,35 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Germany
ISBN : 9781477830819
It's 1935. Rita Feuerstahl comes to the university in Krakow intent on enjoying her freedom. But life has other things in store--marriage, a love affair, a child, all in the shadows of the oncoming war. When the war arrives, Rita is armed with a secret so enormous that it could cost the Allies everything, even as it gives her the will to live. She must find a way both to keep her secret and to survive amid the chaos of Europe at war. Living by her wits among the Germans as their conquests turn to defeat, she seeks a way to prevent the inevitable doom of Nazism from making her one of its last victims. Can her passion and resolve outlast the most powerful evil that Europe has ever seen? In an epic saga that spans from Paris in the '30s and Spain's Civil War to Moscow, Warsaw, and the heart of Nazi Germany, The Girl from Krakow follows one woman's battle for survival as entire nations are torn apart, never to be the same.
Author : Arie Kaplan
Publisher : Jewish Publication Society
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 22,53 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 0827610432
Jews created the first comic book, the first graphic novel, the first comic book convention, the first comic book specialty store, and they helped create the underground comics (or "Comix") movement of the late '60s and early '70s. Many of the creators of the most famous comic books, such as Superman, Spiderman, X-Men, and Batman, as well as the founders of MAD Magazine, were Jewish. From Krakow to Krypton: Jews and Comic Books tells their stories and demonstrates how they brought a uniquely Jewish perspective to their work and to the comics industry as a whole. Over-sized and in full color, From Krakow to Krypton is filled with sidebars, cartoon bubbles, comic book graphics, original design sketches, and photographs. It is a visually stunning and exhilarating history.
Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 34,56 MB
Release : 2019-07-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 164171123X
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Kraków, Warsaw & Gdansk. In this compact guide, Rick Steves covers the best of these three cities, including tips on arrival, orientation, and transportation. Sample pierogi, sip local wódka, and learn about Poland's deep Jewish history as you hit all the must-see spots, like the stunning Main Market Square, Warsaw's historic Royal Way, or Gdansk's Main Town Hall. You'll get firsthand advice on the best sights and experiences, and the maps and self-guided tours will ensure you make the most of your trip. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves Snapshot guide is a tour guide in your pocket. Rick Steves Snapshot guides consist of excerpted chapters from Rick Steves European country guidebooks. Snapshot guides are a great choice for travelers visiting a specific city or region, rather than multiple European destinations. These slim guides offer all of Rick's up-to-date advice on what sights are worth your time and money. They include good-value hotel and restaurant recommendations, with no introductory information (such as overall trip planning, when to go, and travel practicalities). Extending your trip? Check out Rick Steves Poland.
Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 22,77 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN : 1837586098
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 23,74 MB
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1465496661
Wondering what to do in Krakow? Visit Wawel Hill, home to the royal castle and stunning Gothic cathedral; explore Jewish history in Kazimierz and Podgórze, the inspiration for much of Spielberg's Schindler's List; or tuck into a plate heaped with pierogi in one of the city's milk bars. Beyond the city, venture into the intriguing underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mines, or spend the day in quiet contemplation at the emotive Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps. Whatever you do, the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Krakow helps you to uncover the incredible history and exciting cultural life of this captivating city. Packed with fantastic photographs, illustrations, and maps, plus detailed descriptions and useful advice, this unbeatable guide is the perfect travel companion. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Krakow truly shows you this city as no one else can.
Author : Janek Gryta
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 19,18 MB
Release : 2020-02-27
Category : History
ISBN : 3030389790
This book offers a unique approach to memory studies by focusing on local memory work conducted across the divide of the fall of Communism, whereas other histories have consistently used 1989 as a watershed moment. By examining the ways in which the Holocaust has been exhibited in Kraków, it investigates the impact local memory work has had on Polish collective memory and problematizes the importance of the fall of Communism for memory work. Using the Polish case study, it contributes to international debates on the nature of urban memory. It brings to the fore the role of mid-ranking governmental and municipal activists for local remembrance, investigates the relationship between the form and the content of the exhibitions, and highlights the importance of authenticity and emotional evocations for Holocaust remembrance. In particular, it focuses on the emergence of cosmopolitan memory of the Holocaust, a process with local, Kraków, sources.
Author : Mark Baker
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 36,47 MB
Release : 2022-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1837580227
Lonely Planets Pocket Krakow is your guide to the citys best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Experience the lively bar scene, visit Schindlers factory, visit the magical Wawel castle; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Krakow and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planets Pocket Krakow: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020s COVID-19 outbreak Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out Krakow map (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Wawel Hill, Old Town, Kazimierz, Podgorze, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planets Pocket Krakow, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Krakow with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planets Poland guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
