Prokop is a scientist who has a passion for the chemistry of explosives; this passion flowers in the discovery of Krakatit, a new explosive infinitely more powerful than any previously…

Karel Capek (1890-1938) gilt als einer der wichtigsten tschechischen Schriftsteller. Reproduktion des Originals in neuer Rechtschreibung.

Dieses Werk ist Teil der Buchreihe TREDITION CLASSICS. Der Verlag tredition aus Hamburg veroeffentlicht in der Buchreihe TREDITION CLASSICS Werke aus mehr als zwei Jahrtausenden. Diese waren zu einem Grossteil…

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…

This volume contains Karel apek’s travel book, “Letters From Spain.” It is a collection of sketches in words and pictures, written by the Czech author during a visit to the…

First published in 1936, a story which focuses on the discovery by humankind of a species of intelligent reptiles which also live on Earth. People have exploited these creatures, but…

A new source of low-cost energy infects the world with religious and nationalistic fervor in this satirical sci-fi novel, a prescient fable of the benefits and dangers of atomic power.