Caroline Alexander es una autora cuyo trabajo ha aparecido en destacadas publicaciones literarias y de viajes. Su escritura a menudo profundiza en narrativas humanas y la exploración de entornos remotos y desafiantes. Alexander posee una habilidad única para dar vida a eventos históricos, ofreciendo a los lectores un viaje inmersivo al pasado y al espíritu perdurable de la resiliencia humana.
En agosto de 1914, el explorador Ernest Shackleton y su tripulación de veintisiete hombres intentaron el primer viaje a pie por la Antártida, pero su barco quedó atrapado en el hielo. Este libro narra la belleza del océano Austral y la lucha heroica de la tripulación por sobrevivir tras la destrucción de su embarcación.
In this passionate yet controlled memoir, a woman returns after more than half a century to the city of her birth. Hidden as a very young child in Belgium during World War II, she is one of the Jewish refugees the German city has invited for a reunion. In Paris, her new hometown, and in Mnchengladbach as a visitor, she searches for the lost past. The book ends on a hopeful note.
The narrative showcases a delightful blend of humor through the perspectives of both the cat and its owner. Their interactions are filled with wit and charm, creating an engaging atmosphere that resonates with readers. The storytelling captures the whimsical nature of their relationship, inviting laughter and enjoyment throughout the journey. This light-hearted exploration emphasizes the unique bond between pets and their humans, making it a joyful read for animal lovers.
One of the best survival stories illustrated with Frank Hurley s superb expedition photographs
The bestselling author of The Endurance reveals the startling truth behind the legend of the Mutiny on the Bounty - the most famous sea story of all time. More than two centuries have passed since Fletcher Christian mutinied against Lt. Bligh on a small armed transport vessel called Bounty. Why the details of this obscure adventure at the end of the world remain vivid and enthralling is as intriguing as the truth behind the legend. Caroline Alexander focusses on the court martial of the ten mutineers captured in Tahiti and brought to justice in Portsmouth. Each figure emerges as a richly drawn character caught up in a drama that may well end on the gallows. With enormous scholarship and exquisitely drawn characters, The Bounty is a tour de force.
The True Story of Homer's Iliad and the Trojan War
The narrative captivates with its stunning twists and unexpected developments, keeping readers engaged throughout the journey. Each turn in the plot delivers fresh revelations, ensuring a thrilling experience that defies predictability. The writing style enhances the sense of wonder, making it a remarkable read that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Various empires have admired it as a book that in telling the story of the siege of Troy also extols the warrior ethic, and teaches the young how to die well.Yet the figure at the heart of the epic, the consummate warrior Achilles, is a brooding, controversial hero.
As a child, Caroline Alexander learnt Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan". Many scholars have discussed the contemporary works that influenced him. In this book, a literary travel book, Alexander recounts her quest across three continents to discover the source of Coleridge's inspiration.
Of all the sea tales told down the ages, none has held its mystique so long as the mutiny on board HMS Bounty. Told through the trial of the ten mutineers, this narrative uses the language of the mutineers - rough, salty and piratical - to bring them alive in the text
"Apart from headline cases like the LIBOR scandal, financial market misconduct is actually prevalent in a surprisingly large number of firms. According to a study published in 2014, financial market misconduct and fraud affects about 15% of publicly listed companies each year; and a study published in 2008 claimed that it can cost between 20% and 38% of the company's value"-- Provided by publisher
