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David Jones

    David Jones, a painter and poet, stands as a significant modernist voice, recognized by T.S. Eliot among the era's premier literary figures. His work is distinguished by a profound humanity and a brilliant interweaving of prose and verse. Jones explores the experiences of war with such immersive power that readers inhabit the reality of the moment, even as horrors loom. His poems, accompanied by remarkable notes, offer a captivating journey through the past and our cultural heritage.

    A History of Christianity in Wales
    The Inca Empire
    Complete Psychology
    Guardians of Rockport: Saving Grace (Book 3)
    How to Do Life Without the Wife
    David Bowie
    • David Bowie

      Rock 'n' Roll with Me

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      David Bowie: Rock ‘n’ Roll With Me is a captivating photographic memoir by Geoff MacCormack, chronicling his lifelong friendship with David Bowie. This remarkable work features nearly 150 candid photos, many previously unseen, that vividly illustrate the places they inhabited, the people they encountered, and the adventures they embarked on together. The journey begins at Burnt Ash Primary School in the mid-1950s and unfolds through a whirlwind of musical discovery and creation. The memoir captures iconic moments, from the Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane tours to sailing to New York on a world tour, and includes insights into Bowie’s first major film, The Man Who Fell to Earth, as well as the recording of Station to Station and the Thin White Duke persona. MacCormack’s storytelling is infused with wit and candor, providing a rare glimpse into a deep friendship rooted in a shared passion for music. This book is a must-read for Bowie fans, offering an intimate look at the bond between two men who celebrated their love for music from their first meeting to their final farewells.

      David Bowie
      4.5
    • How to Do Life Without the Wife

      • 162 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Navigating life after a divorce or the loss of a spouse can be challenging and disorienting. This book offers guidance and support for individuals seeking to rebuild their lives, focusing on practical strategies for emotional healing and personal growth. It addresses common struggles faced during this transition and provides insights to help regain a sense of stability and purpose. Through relatable experiences and actionable advice, readers are encouraged to embrace new beginnings and foster resilience in the face of change.

      How to Do Life Without the Wife
      5.0
    • Set against the backdrop of a harsh Wisconsin winter, the citizens of Rockport struggle to survive six months after the government's collapse. The community faces dual threats: a growing religious cult that poses a danger to their safety and the release of desperate inmates from a nearby prison. As they confront these challenges, the resilience and unity of Rockport's residents are put to the ultimate test.

      Guardians of Rockport: Saving Grace (Book 3)
      4.4
    • Complete Psychology

      • 850 pages
      • 30 hours of reading

      Complete Psychology is the textbook undergraduates have been waiting for. Unlike the other texts out there, it fits exactly with the very latest BPS curriculum.This ground-breaking text is tailored to the UK first-year undergraduate market and provides excellent coverage of the major areas of study - Social, Cognitive, Developmental and Clinical Psychology, Research Methods, and many more - as well as giving advice on careers in psychology and psychology study skills. Complete Psychology is accompanied by a website, www.completepsychology.co.uk, containing chapter summaries, author pages and downloadable presentations.Written by an experienced and respected team of authors, this highly accessible, definitive text is illustrated in full colour, and quite simply covers everything students need for their first-year studies as well as being an invaluable reference and revision tool for second and third years.

      Complete Psychology
      4.2
    • The Inca Empire

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      An authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, sumptuously illustrated throughout.

      The Inca Empire
      4.2
    • North American Wildlife

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      "Nature writing and photography at their exciting best."North America's wildlife have endured the challenges put to them -- human encroachment, changing climates, and increased pollution -- with new trials forcing them to adapt as best they can. Their struggles and remarkable strategies are chronicled in North American Wildlife.Complementing the compelling writing of David Jones are 400 of the most intriguing in-the-wild moments of wildlife ever captured: A grizzly digging for razor clams on the shores of the Pacific Wolves nursing their pups high in the Rocky Mountains A Florida panther resting in the sun Cougars and bobcats hunting Rabbits, hares, raccoons, and pikas foraging for food Stellar sea lions sunbathing off the Baja peninsula Humpback whales feeding near Alaska's coastal fjordsThe expansive parklands of North America provide a stunning backdrop for this dramatic close-up look at life in the wild.

      North American Wildlife
      4.0
    • The Inca World: Ancient People & Places

      Art, Architecture, Religion, Everyday Life and Culture: The Native Civilizations of the Andes & South America Explored in 500 Color Paintings, Drawings and Photographs

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book offers a captivating visual exploration of ancient Peruvian and Andean cultures, delving into their economic systems, domestic life, and spiritual beliefs. It examines aspects such as crime and punishment, as well as rituals surrounding death and sacrifice, providing a comprehensive understanding of their societal structures and practices.

      The Inca World: Ancient People & Places
      4.0
    • Whales

      • 110 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      With captivating text and spectacular color photos, Whales celebrates the survival of these ocean giants, from the orcas of the Pacific to the belugas of the Arctic.

      Whales
      3.0
    • Love And Space Dust

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      "And in the end we are nothing more than love and space dust." From the author of Lilith's Tears, The Travelling Circus of Lacrimosa and Could You Ever Live Without? Love & Space Dust is a poetry anthology exploring love and eternity. Timeless poetry of feeling and emotion, Love & Space Dust carries readers on a journey through love, life and relationships, and then far beyond, into the stars and the far flung galaxies, where all that remains of the feelings we once felt and the lives we once lived is love and space dust.

      Love And Space Dust
      4.2
    • A riveting, visually engaging collection of vignettes highlighting the rich heritage of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Since its founding in 1881, Canadian Pacific has made an indelible mark on the lives of Canadians. Most commonly associated with its iconic railway, at its height CP also ran hotels, steamships, and an airline, and had myriad involvements in immigration, irrigation, resource development, war contributions, and international trade. It has been said that no other single corporation has shaped Canadian national identity as much as CP. Railway Nation: Tales of the World's Greatest Travel System is a compilation of more than fifty thrilling and historically significant stories based on colourful anecdotes and archival sources dating back to the company's golden era. From the construction of the ground-breaking Spiral Tunnels on what was previously the most dangerous and accident-prone stretch of railway track in the Rockies, to the CPR-manufactured Valentine tanks that helped the Soviet Union fight off the Nazis in World War II, to the long and frustrating struggle of CP stewardesses fighting against sexist employment policies, this lively and nuanced portrait of an iconic company is illustrated with fascinating archival photography and will be an essential addition to any Canadian history buff's library.

      Railway Nation: Tales of Canadian Pacific, the World's Greatest Travel System
      3.9
    • Loud World, Quiet Thoughts

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      From the author of the best selling poetry collection Love And Space Dust and the writer behind the internationally famous poetry account @storydj comes a book about love, heartbreak, life - and how to survive all three amongst the noise of our modern world.Loud World, Quiet Thoughts is divided into two parts. The first consists of short prose, aphorisms and quotes focused on the deafening noise of the modern world; of social media, of television, and pressure. It embodies the endless anxiety of contrasting voices and white noise so loud that it drowns out our own thoughts. The second consists of beautiful poetry drawn from our quietest thoughts and the depths of our souls, thoughts about love and heartbreak and, most of all, hope.Above all else, Loud World, Quiet Thoughts is a book about reconciling the secret spaces of your heart with the white noise of the world outside.

      Loud World, Quiet Thoughts
      4.0
    • Fourteen year-old Gerry and his parents are returning to the African savannah after six months in London when their plane crash lands in the jungle, killing the pilot. When Gerry wakes, he has a terrifying shock. He is now a baboon. Using his human intellect and powers of reason, he ensures his survival and growing acceptance by a baboon troop. Just when things are getting comfortable, a shock attack by a leopard triggers Gerry's re-entry into his own body. In hospital, Doctor's tell him he has awoken from a coma - but does Gerry have the scars to prove otherwise?

      Baboon
      3.4
    • Who Cares Wins

      • 180 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Practical, bottom-line focused advice on making social responsibility work in real businesses.

      Who Cares Wins
      3.8
    • Next to Me: Luck, Leadership and Living with Parkinson's tells the remarkable true story of one man's journey from next to nothing to the top of a retail giant. David Jones turned around the fortunes of NEXT, from near bankrupty to a booming business, becoming the most talked about fashion retailer of the last 20 years - all while battling Parkinson's Disease and keeping it a secret. Next to Me is the story of one man's unstoppable determination in the face of personal and corporate crisis. In this compelling autobiography, Jones's enthusiasm and humility serve as a backdrop to the story of his struggle with Parkinson's and his rise to business success. In his fast-moving narrative, readers go behind the scenes of business deals and bedroom battles, and come to understand the "two David Jones's: one chief executive...one with Parkinson's Disease." Perfect for those interested in his business insights or moved by the powerful story of his battle with a debilitating disease, Next to Me is an irresistible read.

      Next to me : luck, leadership and living with Parkinson's
      3.0
    • If you were to make a list of financial topics that have grabbed the interest of the wider public over recent years then spread betting and foreign exchange trading would surely be near the top. These have both been around for decades, but developments in technology and financial markets in the past five to ten years have made them extremely hot topics right now. This book starts by covering the basics of spread betting and explains why it has become such a popular method for trading a whole host of markets. Next the forex markets are explained - cutting through the jargon to help you understand how they work, what makes currency prices move second by second, 24 hours a day, and how you can trade forex using spread betting. Finally, some trading strategies are examined - approaches that you can put into practise straightaway using spread betting, and at a level of risk that suits your own particular circumstances. If you are looking to trade forex then this book provides an expert introduction - helping you to succeed by avoiding the most common pitfalls of this highly volatile but fascinating market.

      Spread Betting the Forex Markets
      3.5
    • In a post-apocalyptic landscape, Doug Chapman struggles to protect his family amid societal collapse. After surviving encounters with an outlaw motorcycle gang and rescuing his pregnant daughter, he hopes for a semblance of normalcy. However, a fierce cattle war erupts in Calumet County, forcing Doug and his team of Rockport Public Safety Officers to confront new threats and maintain order in a lawless environment. The narrative explores themes of survival, family, and the challenges of restoring peace in chaotic times.

      Guardians of Rockport: The Redemption Volume 2
    • Abduction of Scorpion 6

      • 298 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Set in Wisconsin in 1955, the story unfolds after an Air Force radar detects a UFO, leading to the dispatch of a P-89 Scorpion fighter jet. After making contact, the pilot mysteriously loses communication and the jet vanishes from radar. Special Agent Conner Price of the Office of Special Investigations is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the UFO and the disappearance of the aircraft and its crew. The narrative explores themes of mystery, government secrecy, and the quest for answers in the face of the unknown.

      Abduction of Scorpion 6
    • The Garden of God

      • 252 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the biblical narrative of creation, this work delves into the significance of the Garden of Eden as a symbol of paradise and divine intention. It reflects on the relationship between humanity and nature, emphasizing themes of innocence, temptation, and the profound connection between God and man. The text encourages readers to consider the spiritual and moral lessons derived from this foundational story, inviting contemplation on humanity's role in the world and the consequences of choices made.

      The Garden of God
    • Adult Education and Cultural Development

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the concept of culture, this book explores how cultural values are transmitted through adult education. It highlights the significance of understanding culture as a social construct intertwined with specific value systems, offering insights into the relationship between education and cultural identity.

      Adult Education and Cultural Development
    • History's Fools

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The end of the Cold War announced a new world order. Liberal democracy prevailed, ideological conflict abated, and world politics set off for the promised land of a secular, cosmopolitan, market-friendly end of history. Or so it seemed. Thirty years later, this unipolar worldview--premised on shared values, open markets, open borders and abstract social justice--lies in tatters. What happened? David Martin Jones examines the progressive ideas behind liberal Western practice since the end of the twentieth century, at home and abroad. This mentality, he argues, took an excessively long view of the future and a short view of the past, abandoning politics in favour of ideas, and failing to address or understand rejection of liberal norms by non- Western 'others'. He explores the inevitable consequences of this liberal hubris: political and economic confusion, with the chaotic results we have seen. Finally, he advocates a return to more sceptical political thinking--with prudent statecraft abroad, and defence of political order at home--in order to rescue the West from its widely advertised demise. History's Fools is a timely account of the failed project to shape the world in the West's image, and an incisive call for a return to 'true' politics.

      History's Fools
    • Captain John Bigelow's efforts to sharpen up a slovely light artillery battery make him unpopular with the men, but his efforts will bear fruit.

      Hold at All Hazards
    • This map provides the location of more than 550 golf courses throughout Scotland. Clear road mapping and a journey time guide makes this an essential map for planning your next golf trip.

      Golf Course Map of Scotland
    • Gallant Little Wales

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The hitherto untold story of a civilian tented hospital, raised by public subscription in Wales. It traveled to South Africa in 1900 and delivered the best contemporary medical and nursing care to the sick and wounded in the Boer War, establishing standards for the development of military medicine.

      Gallant Little Wales
    • The Strauss Dynasty and Habsburg Vienna

      • 287 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Placing the Strauss dynasty firmly within the shifting context of social, political and cultural life in Habsburg Vienna, this zesty new biography reveals the four composers as never before, re-evaluating their music and musical achievements in Viennese society across a hundred years.

      The Strauss Dynasty and Habsburg Vienna
    • Game Shooting: An Illustrated History

      • 264 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      New paperback edition - This fascinating and comprehensive book covers all aspects of the history of shooting, drawing on historic illustrations, diaries, game books, and personal testimonies from sportsmen and gamekeepers.

      Game Shooting: An Illustrated History
    • Eagles

      • 110 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      With 74 color photos, Eagles explores the behavior and history of these raptors. Unique illustrations highlight myths focusing on these birds as well as physical and behavioral details. This book celebrates the skills and survival of these majestic birds.

      Eagles
    • Gustav Klimt

      Make Your Own Art Masterpiece

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Dreaming and relaxing, with the stylish and powerful designs of Gustav Klimt, this beautiful new book will give you many hours of pleasure, and calm. Printed on high quality paper, this new book features 45 powerful Klimt's artworks for you to colour, offering a suggestion of how the original looked as well as key information such as title and date. Klimt is most famous for the Kiss and his Tree of Life, but his art has many depths and varieties. This book will take you on an enjoyable journey where the satisfaction of creating stunning artworks is mixed with rediscovering the joy of colouring. You can use a wide variety of pens: from gel and pencil, to pigment and crayons, from ballpoint and rollerball to highlighters, although it’s best to avoid the heavy felt pens. Each page is perforated near the spine of the book, so you can tear out and frame, or simply place your wonderful creation on the walls of your home, perhaps even send them as a gift to your loved ones. Bring the Ink to life!

      Gustav Klimt
    • Im Klosterraumschiff führt Bart ein vorhersehbares Leben als Novize. Doch als ein Notruf eintrifft und sich die Schiffbrüchigen als Piraten entpuppen, geraten sie in große Gefahr. Die Triebwerke fallen aus und das Raumschiff rast auf die Sonne zu. Während die Mönche aufgeben, kämpft Bart um das Unmögliche.

      Sonnensturz
      4.0
    • Anathemata

      Zweisprachige Ausgabe Übersetzt, eingeleitet und kommentiert von Cordelia Spaemann, mit zahlreichen Anmerkungen des Verfassers

      David Jones, ein oft übersehener britisch-walisischer Dichter des 20. Jahrhunderts, verschmilzt in seinem Hauptwerk "Anathemata" moderne und mythologische Elemente. Das Epos, das von 1938 bis 1951 entstand, beleuchtet die westliche Kultur und thematisiert den Verlust von Schöpfertum in einer industrialisierten Gesellschaft.

      Anathemata
    • Velká pozornost se dnes věnuje problematice sociálních médií. Stejně tak je kladen značný důraz na téma společenské odpovědnosti firem. Autor předkládá první knihu, která obě témata vnímá jako vzájemně provázaná, a přesvědčivě argumentuje, že nejúspěšnějšími firmami budoucnosti budou ty, které se chovají společensky nejodpovědněji. Hlas lidí spojených prostřednictvím sociálních sítí nabývá na síle a podle Jonese postupně nutí podnikatelský svět, aby si osvojil nové standardy chování.

      Společensky odpovědné chování se firmám vyplácí
      1.0