Christopher Hood is an author whose works delve deeply into Japanese culture and society, with a particular focus on themes of transportation and symbolism. His extensive travels and long-standing research within the country provide him with a unique vantage point on modern Japan. Through his writing, he explores how technology and cultural meanings intertwine, offering readers a penetrating insight into the complexities of Japanese identity. Hood's literary approach reveals a captivating narrative about the impact of modernization on tradition and symbolism.
An examination of different theoretical, methodological and practical approaches towards the management of risk. Seven dimensions of the debate are identified, and the case for each position is put forward, the whole discussion being set in context and perspective. This volume attempts to identify and juxtapose the contested doctrines and underlying assumptions in the field of risk management.
In this thrilling debut, the author crafts a haunting and tender narrative that follows Bill and Penelope on a harrowing journey across a ravaged America to save their daughter. As survivors of the Shark Flu, which devastates the world after emerging from melting permafrost, they begin to rebuild their lives amidst the chaos. They cultivate a garden where their lawn once stood and adapt their home for survival, with Bill's psychology practice continuing in a barter system for food. However, everything changes when they hear their daughter's voice on the radio, announcing her involvement with a cult in Bishop, California. Determined to rescue her, they set off on a perilous trek through the hollowed-out remains of the country. Their odyssey takes them through scattered communities, revealing how, despite the world's transformation, their family's hopes and fears remain unchanged. The narrative unfolds with exquisite prose, blending dark humor and deep emotion, ultimately offering a moving portrait of a world and a marriage tested by extraordinary circumstances.
Written by the author of The Other Side of the Mountain, which was shortlisted for the 1980 National Book Award for Fiction, this novel features Noel Fogg, a reluctant recruit at the Wecsym Bureau of Arts. His obliging nature makes him a suitable candidate for a cover-up job.