Alan Taylor Livres

From a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, the powerful story of a precarious United States as it expands across a contested continent

Describes the earliest years of human colonization of the American continent and environs with the Siberian migrations across the Bering Strait. This book conveys the story of competing interests - Spanish, French, English, Native, Russian - that over the centuries shaped both the continent and its 'suburbs' in the Caribbean and the Pacific. schovat popis

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, a brilliant, absorbing study of Jefferson and his campaign to save Virginia through education. číst celé

Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard's villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as Professor Severus Snape, and beyond. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate new audiences today. But Rickman's artistry wasn't confined to just his performances. Fans of memoirs at large will delight in the intimate experience of reading Rickman detailing the extraordinary and the ordinary in a way that is 'anecdotal, indiscreet, witty, gossipy and utterly candid'. He grants us access to his thoughts, not only on plays, films and the craft of acting, but also politics, friendships and life. The Rickman Diaries was written with the intention to be shared, and reading it is like listening to Rickman chatting to a close friend.

A unique, personal reflection on Edinburgh by one Scotland's best-known journalists

The book offers a vibrant exploration of Edinburgh's history, capturing the city's essence through the perspectives of both notable figures and everyday citizens. It highlights the contributions of ordinary people who, while not historically prominent, have played a vital role in shaping the rich and diverse narrative of the city. This eclectic collection of testimonies creates a multifaceted portrait of Edinburgh, celebrating its unique cultural tapestry.

Focusing on the interplay between technology and healthcare, this book explores how telehealth services influence medical practices and how human agency shapes these technologies in return. Drawing from extensive field research conducted in Australia and Brazil, it uncovers insightful conclusions about the collective power of individuals to impact societal structures and healthcare delivery.

Fully illustrated description of Folkestone's well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

The fascinating story of Dorset's oil industry. This is an essential book for those interested in Dorset's industrial history.

Aimed at lay, student, and academic readers alike, this book concerns the imagination, and specifically imagination in music. It opens with a discussion of the invalidity of the idea of the creative genius and the connected view that ideas originate just in the individual mind.