Ashley Jackson is a landscape watercolourist whose work captures the spirit of the Yorkshire landscape. His painterly style is characterized by vibrant colours and an emotional charge that draws viewers into the scene. Jackson focuses on capturing fleeting moments and the atmosphere of nature, creating images full of life and movement. His art is a celebration of rural life and the beauty he strives to share with his audience.
The narrative centers on a journey of self-discovery and healing following profound grief. Through world travels, the protagonist confronts personal hardships and the challenges of caregiving, ultimately emerging resilient. This inspirational tale intertwines themes of love and personal growth, showcasing how exploration and new experiences can lead to transformation and hope. It is a compelling account of finding strength and joy amidst life's trials.
Winston Churchill attracted far more criticism alive than he has since his death. Ashley Jackson describes the contours and contradictions of Churchill's remarkable life and career as a soldier, politician, historian, journalist, painter and homemaker.
The British Empire influenced many aspects of the world we live in today. The international system remains heavily marked by British imperialism, and the borders, nations, and federations it created. This Very Short Introduction introduces and defines the British Empire, reviewing how it evolved into such a force, and the legacy it left behind.
A Visual History of British Imperialism
Illustrating Empire tells the history of the British Empire through the ephemeral images used to promote, record, and celebrate its development. The narrative is told through more than 200 striking and original images accompanied by illuminating story captions which unlock the history and meaning behind the illustrations.Following a general introduction which provides an overarching discussion of Empire and its many facets, the book is structured around eight major themes associated with the British Empire and Britain's encounter with non-Europeans: emigration and settlement; imperial authority; exploration and knowledge; trade and commerce; travel and communications; popular culture; exhibitions and jubilees; and politics. Each chapter opens with an introduction which sets the overall context for the visual narrative to follow.The book examines the significance of a range of media in purveying ideas about empire and the non-European world. It also provides a clear summary of scholarly debates regarding the significance of empire in terms of British culture. This book represents a significant contribution to the literature on culture and empire, and will be an engaging and useful source for scholars as well as students and general readers.
Written to Inspire Women with a Focus on Motivation, Execution, Leadership, Growth, Success, Money, and Mindset
Focusing on personal growth and transformation, this book encourages women to reevaluate their lives, relationships, and careers. It uses the metaphor of flowers to illustrate the importance of shedding unhelpful aspects of life to blossom into one's best self. Emphasizing mindset shifts, consistency, and the value of experience, it guides readers on their journey toward success. The narrative inspires women to embrace change, develop essential skills, and confidently present their improved selves to the world, celebrating life and happiness along the way.
Two decades on from 9/11, the Taliban now control more than half of Afghanistan. Few would have foreseen such an outcome, and there is little understanding of how Afghans living in Taliban territory have navigated life under insurgent rule. Based on over 400 interviews with Taliban and civilians, this book tells the story of how civilians have not only bargained with the Taliban for their survival, but also ultimately influenced the course of the war in Afghanistan. While the Taliban have the power of violence on their side, they nonetheless need civilians to comply with their authority. Both strategically and by necessity, civilians have leveraged this reliance on their obedience in order to influence Taliban behaviour.Challenging prevailing beliefs about civilians in wartime, Negotiating Survival presents a new model for understanding how civilian agency can shape the conduct of insurgencies. It also provides timely insights into Taliban strategy and objectives, explaining how the organisation has so nearly triumphed on the battlefield and in peace talks. While Afghanistan's future is deeply unpredictable, there is one certainty: it is as critical as ever to understand the Taliban--and how civilians survive their rule.