"Behind the Fold" documents the background, recent work and unique methods of sculptor, Dan Droz, who at the age of 69, began his career as a full-time sculptor and is now represented nationally in both private and public collections.
The story is a mixture of adventure, fact, fear, fiction and fun about a German-Polish-Catholic woman from Upper Silesia and an Austrian-Jewish-Protestant man born in Vienna.Before arriving in England in 1939, they enjoyed comfortable lives. The man escaped Nazi tyranny and the Holocaust but his parents didn't. The woman came to England to study. Her parents fled before the advancing Russian army to Bavaria in 1945.They met, married and survived World War II together, living in poverty as stateless people. The man, being classified as an enemy alien, should have been interned on the Isle of Man. Had this happened, the woman would have been left destitute with a newly born daughter.As we follow the lives of the stoic Pole and the excitable Austrian, their relationship is like Newton's first law of motion where the irresistible force meets the immovable object. It describes their exotic nature and their integration into English society in the 1950s and 1960s, whilst they still wanted to hold on to parts of their early lives that had gone forever.
The story follows the humorous adventures of Muki the monkey and his elephant friend as they navigate life in England after traveling from Africa. Through Muki's eyes, readers experience their amusing attempts to adapt to a new environment and understand human behavior, showcasing themes of friendship and cultural adjustment. This charming tale, adapted from a 1930s Hungarian children's book, offers a delightful perspective on the challenges of settling into an unfamiliar world.
The story follows the humorous adventures of Muki the monkey and his elephant friend as they journey from Africa to England. Told from Muki's perspective, the narrative captures their experiences and challenges in adapting to life among humans, highlighting their friendship and the cultural differences they encounter along the way. This charming tale, adapted from a 1930s Hungarian children's book, offers a delightful exploration of friendship and adventure.
Featuring the work of more than 40 scholars, this is the comprehensive guide to Islam in Europe and will be essential reading for policy-makers, political commentators and academics working with Islamic groups in Europe.
Exploring the life of Shakespeare, this work posits him as a legendary figure, well-documented by contemporaries, including the Earl of Oxford and playwrights like Ben Jonson. The narrative contrasts the lives of Oxford and Shakespeare, revealing tensions and influences between them. It reinterprets the 'Poetomachia' plays and emphasizes the role of the Actor in Shakespeare's identity. The book also delves into Shakespeare's early years in London, his development as a playwright, and the dynamics with contemporaries like Robert Greene and Marlowe, offering a fresh perspective on his legacy.
