Samlinger og kompendier

The nuggets provided in this book of Quotable Quotes Excellence, Vol. 3 of 20: Hope (in a series of 20), are prepared for you - if you love wisdom and thinking

Congratulations, you've retired! It's time to celebrate your freedom. Make the most of all your new free time with Officially Retired, a funny book of quotes, quips and statements on the joys and tribulations of retirement. Put your feet up, relax and enjoy this side-splitting little book.

"The Seven Historical Wonders of the World" invites readers on an educative and fascinating journey through time and history unveiling the splendid majesty of human achievements. Discover the lander that takes you to the Great Pyramid of Giza, explore the splendors of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, stand before the majestic Colossus of Rhodes, and sail over to the astounding lighthouse at Alexandria. All of those incredible monuments crafted with the genius of human intellect and hard work carry unique tales behind them inescapably intertwined with human civilization and its progress.This informative and aesthetically presented book is crafted with an in-depth exploration at the heart of each of these marvels. It begins with an evocative and comprehensive introduction correlating these marvelous creations with their times, engineers, inhabitants and conveys glimpses into contemporary lifestyles and societal structures. Hailed as the most impressive man-made structures in ancient times, we analyze their architectural grandeur, construction processes, historical significances, the mythical charm associated with them, and the mysteries they continue to bestow.We delve into the antiquated tapestry, commencing with The Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest yet well-preserved testament of antiquity, encapsulating the grandeur of Egyptian civilization. The following section leads us underneath the shadows of the gushing water of the suspended Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Subsequently, we'll be taken through the idolized Zeus at Olympia, Artemis's revered Temple at Ephesus, the awe-arousing Mausoleum at Halicarnassus outlined, the Halicarnassus, the astonishing The Colossus of Rhodes, and the unforgettable Lighthouse at Alexandria. Each of these historical masterpieces manifests the incredible artistic views, poignant relationship between communities and nature and equally serves as a reminder of the dramatic collapse. These structures, innovative and novel for the times, were shelters of culture, wisdom, heritage and reflect human resilience and resourcefulness. They embodied the pathshowers of architecture, engineering, and art allowing a global narrative of our great legacy to unfold.