Stuart Campbell Books

Focusing on the dynamics of immigration and international commerce, the book examines the practice of translating into a second language, challenging the traditional belief that translators should only work in their mother tongue. It offers a comprehensive exploration of this phenomenon, appealing to applied linguists, translators, and educators in ESOL who work with advanced students. This study provides valuable insights into the complexities and implications of second-language translation in a postcolonial context.

Explains the history, traditions and customs of Día de los Muertos

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Sydney in 1978, a plot to detonate a bomb at the Opera House unfolds, led by a dubious businessman and a hesitant British sleeper agent. As the countdown to Anzac Day approaches, the reluctant duo, Pierre and Zouzou, seek to escape their dangerous entanglement. Investigative journalist Liz Lanzoni uncovers the conspiracy and pursues the story, intertwining their fates. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and betrayal amid the hedonism and corruption of the era, culminating in a tense chase to safety.

Amidst the backdrop of a picturesque town near London, a failing bookshop owner and his philosophy lecturer wife engage in petty theft to sustain their family. Their marriage, troubled yet thrilling, thrives on these illicit activities until an old lover's return complicates their lives. As tensions rise and threats emerge, Thea and Jack must confront the darker aspects of their relationship and their choices in this gripping psychological drama infused with black comedy.

The narrative intertwines the chaotic journey of a young man fleeing through a tropical forest in northern Australia with an elderly history professor in England facing arrest for her memoir. As their seemingly disparate lives unfold, the story explores themes of fate, connection, and the impact of personal histories, revealing the unforeseen ties that bind their destinies together.

Set against the backdrop of the impending Yom Kippur War in October 1973, the narrative intertwines the lives of Cairo private investigator Pierre Farag, his childhood love Zouzou Paris, and former British agents Mark Bellamy and Lucy Vickers. As Pierre uncovers a plot to murder Zouzou, the group becomes embroiled in a complex diplomatic scheme that could alter the war's trajectory. This gripping thriller combines elements of espionage with a poignant love story, highlighting the real-life deceptions of Egyptian intelligence during a pivotal historical moment.

Set in London during 1975, the narrative follows student Emma Stonehouse as she embarks on her journey as a political activist, unknowingly jeopardizing her father's career as a senior intelligence bureaucrat. As chaos ensues, Pierre Farag, an Egyptian-Armenian exile and former spy, is tasked with salvaging a critical espionage operation by posing as an arms dealer. The plot intertwines real historical events, particularly arms smuggling to the Provisional IRA, with engaging twists, appealing to fans of historical thrillers.

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