Ken Hunt Books

Exploring the interplay between the space race and the Cold War, this collection of poems delves into the tragic stories of astronauts and cosmonauts who ventured into the cosmos. It pays tribute to the sacrifices made in humanity's pursuit of space exploration, revealing sublime experiences found in both celestial wonders and the lives of those who dared to explore them. Through its wide-ranging themes, the work serves as an elegy to the lost heroes of this era and the profound mysteries of the universe.

Exploring the profound impact of nuclear technology, this work delves into the historical journey from early atomic experiments to the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare. It intertwines military, cultural, and scientific narratives, presenting a haunting portrayal of humanity's relationship with atomic power through a blend of lyricism, procedural elements, and visual poetry. The book captures the sublime horror of nuclear fission, ultimately leading to the existential threat faced by humanity.

Appearances are deceptive Never make the error of underestimating the Aussies. They love to portray a casual disregard for everything around them, but no-one accidentally achieves a lifestyle as relaxed as theirs. Logic down under Aussies will twist any statistics to their own ends. One statistic doing the rounds was that 40% of drivers in accidents had been drinking. Since this left 60% of drivers who hadn't had a drop, but who still had accidents, it must obviously be safer to drink and drive. Let's talk "strine" The Aussies are not subtle and neither is their language. They will say what they mean. The problem is that the words they use don't always mean what they say. For example: bluey--someone who has red hair; you're orright--you are absolutely super; itsa bit warm-- it is probably 120F in the water bag (water bags are always hung in the shade); that'd be right--I don't believe it either. Out in the outback Nature is the biggest single influence on the Aussie attitude. And a very harsh and unforgiving influence it is. Reality, totally uncontrollable, is never far outside the suburban limits.

The narrative explores the intersection of space exploration and poetry, using NASA's Apollo 11 mission transcripts as a foundation. It presents the writing process as a journey through a void, filled with numerical time-codes and word constellations that serve as textual "star-charts." This innovative approach highlights the materiality of the page, transforming the concept of erasure into a creative act of crafting space.

Eine kleine Warnung vorab: Die Australier sind manchmal etwas merkwürdig. Ob Sie australische Freunde oder Geschäftspartner haben, in Australien studieren oder auf Reisen gehen wollen: Sie sollten jedenfalls gut vorbereitet sein. Dieses Buch macht kulturelle Unterschiede verständlich – unterhaltsam, knapp, bissig und voller überraschender Einsichten. Am Ende ist klar: So sind sie eben, die Australier! Die Fremdenversteher: Die Reihe, die kulturelle Unterschiede unterhaltsam macht. Mit trockenem englischen Humor, Mut zur Lücke, einem lockeren Umgang mit der politischen Korrektheit – aber immer: feinsinnig und auf den Punkt. Die Fremdenversteher sind die deutsche Ausgabe der Xenophobe's® Guides – bei Reise Know-How. Empfohlen bei leichter bis mittelschwerer Xenophobie!