Derek Taylor was an English journalist, writer, and publicist. He is best known for his work as a press officer for The Beatles and The Beach Boys.
The story follows Samuel Montagu, who rose from humble beginnings as a Jewish immigrant in Liverpool to become Lord Swaythling, a prominent figure in the City of London. His remarkable journey highlights themes of ambition and social mobility, culminating in a substantial estate valued at around £100. The narrative captures the challenges and triumphs of his life, reflecting the broader experiences of immigrant families in Britain.
The mid-20th century saw the birth of a new kind of big band/orchestral music in what came to be called 'Easy Listening'. Like its contemporary, rock 'n' roll, it took the world by storm, introducing romance and chic into a world brutalised by war.
When Jews left the City and East End of London to live in the West End they needed a synagogue and started a branch of the Great Synagogue in 1855. From this came the Central Synagogue in Hallam Street in 1870. It was one of the founding houses of worship of the United Synagogue and destined to become one of the oldest synagogues in the country. Both the Central and the Great Synagogue were destroyed in the Blitz in 1941. The Great Synagogue was not rebuilt, but the Central was reconstructed in 1958, becoming the foremost synagogue in London, now in existence for over 150 years. Over the years it was fortunate enough to have ministers like Aaron Levy Green, Michael Adler and Cyril Shine, beside chazans like Aaron Stoutzker and Simon Hass. The Rothschilds were part of its history and the Wolfson family were wardens for many years. The book records events like Michael Adler’s time as a chaplain to the forces in World War I, the Midnight Hass service, and the continuity of weekday morning and evening services, which have been available to members, visitors and tourists throughout its long history. The history of the Central Synagogue is also a fascinating record of London Jewry.
The only book to tell Magna Carta's story through places associated with it, through England and France to the USA
A unique travelogue that follows in the footsteps of the remarkable Celia Fiennes
The Bible is meant to be read in the church, by the church, as the church. Following the example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Derek Taylor argues that we should regard the reading of Scripture as an inherently communal exercise of discipleship. In conversation with other theologians, Taylor shares how this approach to Scripture can engender a faithful hermeneutical community.
This poetry collection features works from the inaugural gathering of the NACTON POETS, held in September 2018 at Nacton Village Hall in Suffolk, England. It showcases the diverse voices and unique perspectives of the participating poets, reflecting the themes and inspirations drawn from their shared experience in this intimate setting. The collection captures the essence of creativity and community within the poetic landscape of Nacton.
Jews make up 0.2% of the worlds’ population, yet they have won over 20% of the Nobel prizes. When one considers that Jews weren’t even admitted to the University in Britain until the 1820s, and were on a quota at some American Ivy League colleges until after the Second World War, their successes are truly remarkable. What is the reason for this disparity? Derek Taylor provides biographical chapters on all the prize-winning men and women, and an additional one on Alfred Nobel himself. These chapters include their backgrounds and the work for which they received the awards. In addition, Taylor provides the historical background to the development of scientific research.
An exposition of the Swedish movement-cure - Together with a summary of the principles of general hygiene is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
(Harp). A beautiful arrangement for lever or pedal harp by Sylvia Woods.