David Adjaye
Making Public Buildings
David Adjaye is one of Britain's leading contemporary architects. He is known for his domestic projects. This book focuses on Adjaye's engagement with civic space and the built environment.
Peter Allison Libros
Peter Allison es un escritor australiano cuyos libros relatan vívidamente sus experiencias como guía de safari en África y sus viajes por Sudamérica. Su obra ofrece a los lectores una visión íntima del mundo salvaje, profundizando en las complejas dinámicas entre la humanidad y la naturaleza. La prosa de Allison es rica e inmersiva, transportando al público a lugares exóticos y sumergiéndolo en cautivadoras aventuras. Moldeada por una vida dedicada a la exploración, su perspectiva única otorga una cualidad cautivadora e inolvidable a sus narrativas.
In the tradition of Bill Bryson, a new writer shares the lively adventures and sharp wit of an African safari guide. Peter Allison, a top guide in the Okavango Delta, navigates the whims of wealthy clients, often feeling the urge to escape from them, as they can be more dangerous than lions! His outrageous true stories include a young woman who chose hot pink over safari-friendly khaki, a drunken, half-naked British royal, a squirrel that overdosed on malaria pills, monkeys with an underwear fetish, and Spielberg, a Japanese tourist eager to film Allison's narrow escape from charging lionesses. These hilarious anecdotes reveal Allison's self-deprecating humor and respect for wildlife. His goal is to minimize human impact on nature, though this doesn't always go as planned, leading to encounters in a hippo-infested watering hole. Packed with essential wisdom—like never running from danger and avoiding frightened zebras—this vivid portrait captures the life of a safari guide. Readers will find engaging accounts of daily adventures, hair-raising escapes, and a deep appreciation for Africa's beauty and beasts, making it a must-read for safari enthusiasts.