David Jones, pintor y poeta, se erige como una voz modernista significativa, reconocida por T.S. Eliot entre las figuras literarias de la época. Su obra se distingue por una profunda humanidad y una brillante interconexión de prosa y verso. Jones explora las experiencias de la guerra con tal poder inmersivo que los lectores habitan la realidad del momento, incluso mientras se ciernen los horrores. Sus poemas, acompañados de notas notables, ofrecen un cautivador viaje a través del pasado y nuestra herencia cultural.
Set against the backdrop of a harsh Wisconsin winter, the citizens of Rockport struggle to survive six months after the government's collapse. The community faces dual threats: a growing religious cult that poses a danger to their safety and the release of desperate inmates from a nearby prison. As they confront these challenges, the resilience and unity of Rockport's residents are put to the ultimate test.
An authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, sumptuously illustrated throughout.
A one-volume history of Christianity in Wales, from its Roman origins to the present.
"Nature writing and photography at their exciting best."North America's wildlife have endured the challenges put to them -- human encroachment, changing climates, and increased pollution -- with new trials forcing them to adapt as best they can. Their struggles and remarkable strategies are chronicled in North American Wildlife.Complementing the compelling writing of David Jones are 400 of the most intriguing in-the-wild moments of wildlife ever captured: A grizzly digging for razor clams on the shores of the Pacific Wolves nursing their pups high in the Rocky Mountains A Florida panther resting in the sun Cougars and bobcats hunting Rabbits, hares, raccoons, and pikas foraging for food Stellar sea lions sunbathing off the Baja peninsula Humpback whales feeding near Alaska's coastal fjordsThe expansive parklands of North America provide a stunning backdrop for this dramatic close-up look at life in the wild.
Art, Architecture, Religion, Everyday Life and Culture: The Native Civilizations of the Andes & South America Explored in 500 Color Paintings, Drawings and Photographs
The book offers a captivating visual exploration of ancient Peruvian and Andean cultures, delving into their economic systems, domestic life, and spiritual beliefs. It examines aspects such as crime and punishment, as well as rituals surrounding death and sacrifice, providing a comprehensive understanding of their societal structures and practices.
"And in the end we are nothing more than love and space dust." From the author of Lilith's Tears, The Travelling Circus of Lacrimosa and Could You Ever Live Without? Love & Space Dust is a poetry anthology exploring love and eternity. Timeless poetry of feeling and emotion, Love & Space Dust carries readers on a journey through love, life and relationships, and then far beyond, into the stars and the far flung galaxies, where all that remains of the feelings we once felt and the lives we once lived is love and space dust.
A riveting, visually engaging collection of vignettes highlighting the rich heritage of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Since its founding in 1881, Canadian Pacific has made an indelible mark on the lives of Canadians. Most commonly associated with its iconic railway, at its height CP also ran hotels, steamships, and an airline, and had myriad involvements in immigration, irrigation, resource development, war contributions, and international trade. It has been said that no other single corporation has shaped Canadian national identity as much as CP. Railway Nation: Tales of the World's Greatest Travel System is a compilation of more than fifty thrilling and historically significant stories based on colourful anecdotes and archival sources dating back to the company's golden era. From the construction of the ground-breaking Spiral Tunnels on what was previously the most dangerous and accident-prone stretch of railway track in the Rockies, to the CPR-manufactured Valentine tanks that helped the Soviet Union fight off the Nazis in World War II, to the long and frustrating struggle of CP stewardesses fighting against sexist employment policies, this lively and nuanced portrait of an iconic company is illustrated with fascinating archival photography and will be an essential addition to any Canadian history buff's library.
Fourteen year-old Gerry and his parents are returning to the African savannah after six months in London when their plane crash lands in the jungle, killing the pilot. When Gerry wakes, he has a terrifying shock. He is now a baboon. Using his human intellect and powers of reason, he ensures his survival and growing acceptance by a baboon troop. Just when things are getting comfortable, a shock attack by a leopard triggers Gerry's re-entry into his own body. In hospital, Doctor's tell him he has awoken from a coma - but does Gerry have the scars to prove otherwise?
Next to Me: Luck, Leadership and Living with Parkinson's tells the remarkable true story of one man's journey from next to nothing to the top of a retail giant. David Jones turned around the fortunes of NEXT, from near bankrupty to a booming business, becoming the most talked about fashion retailer of the last 20 years - all while battling Parkinson's Disease and keeping it a secret. Next to Me is the story of one man's unstoppable determination in the face of personal and corporate crisis. In this compelling autobiography, Jones's enthusiasm and humility serve as a backdrop to the story of his struggle with Parkinson's and his rise to business success. In his fast-moving narrative, readers go behind the scenes of business deals and bedroom battles, and come to understand the "two David Jones's: one chief executive...one with Parkinson's Disease." Perfect for those interested in his business insights or moved by the powerful story of his battle with a debilitating disease, Next to Me is an irresistible read.
If you were to make a list of financial topics that have grabbed the interest of the wider public over recent years then spread betting and foreign exchange trading would surely be near the top. These have both been around for decades, but developments in technology and financial markets in the past five to ten years have made them extremely hot topics right now. This book starts by covering the basics of spread betting and explains why it has become such a popular method for trading a whole host of markets. Next the forex markets are explained - cutting through the jargon to help you understand how they work, what makes currency prices move second by second, 24 hours a day, and how you can trade forex using spread betting. Finally, some trading strategies are examined - approaches that you can put into practise straightaway using spread betting, and at a level of risk that suits your own particular circumstances. If you are looking to trade forex then this book provides an expert introduction - helping you to succeed by avoiding the most common pitfalls of this highly volatile but fascinating market.
