David Burke is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker and former writer/producer for 60 MINUTES, whose life and work navigate between Paris and New York. His writing is characterized by a deep narrative quality, drawing from extensive experience in immersive storytelling and journalism. Burke's approach offers insightful perspectives, capturing the essence of his subjects with nuance and precision. His literary contributions are informed by his prolonged immersion in European culture, allowing him to weave intricate tales and observations. He brings a distinctive voice to literature, providing readers with compelling and thought-provoking explorations.
David Burke's revealing book on Patrick Crinnion, a Garda officer and secret MI6 agent during the Troubles. Uncover a web of espionage in Irish and British politics featuring manhunts, intelligence leaks, and political intrigue. A gripping read for fans of historical espionage and Irish history.
Enemy of the Crown exposes the dirty tricks campaign of Sir Maurice Oldfield of the British Secret Service to derail the career of the former Irish prime minister, Charles Haughey. Oldfield believed Haughey was a Provisional IRA godfather.
The remarkable story of the Kuczynskis, a family of Soviet spies under cover in Britain
The British Widgery and Saville inquiries did not hold Kitson and his elite troops accountable for Bloody Sunday. Kitson's Irish War lays bare the evidence they discounted and unlocks the some of the key secrets of the Dirty War that the British government is still determined to cover-up.
This is a wonderful history of the steam era coming to an end and the rise of diesels. Using contemporary advertising material, timetables, photographs, and other printed ephemera, and combined with primary source material, the author has created a nostalgic journey of the railways and those who worked there. Every state is covered, as well as the Commonwealth Railways. Chapters include information on some of the great personalities who steered the railways into the era of diesel. Across Australia, one hundred thousand men and women were 'in the railways.' From power houses to poultry farms, laundries to loco sheds, wheelbarrows to workshops, snow resorts to signal boxes, the railway had it all. From lumps of iron, men hammered out a mighty locomotive. Skilled craftsmen shaped first class carriages for the rich. Day and night, from Katoomba to Kalgoorlie, Mount Gambier to Mount Isa, the rhythm of rolling wheel on silvery rail was never silent. For much of this time, steam was inseparable from Australia's railways. But, by the turn of the century, the railway scene had utterly changed and steam was a fond memory. New motive power had taken command of the tracks and trains. For Australia's railways the diesel-electric locomotive was the key to survival-and the future. [Subject: Railways, Locomotive History, Transportation, Australian Studies]
The story of a modernist building with a significant place in the history of Soviet espionage in Britain, where communist spies rubbed shoulders with British artists, sculptors and writers
Long before there was a peace process in Ireland, Van Morrison unwittingly did his bit to unite a nation divided. Born in the heart of East Belfast in the North, he is revered as a Celtic soul hero in the South. His music, while rooted in jazz and blues and soul, has an Irish accent-a distinctly Protestant Irish accent.
The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 1 takes you through the colorful and popular world of everyday American slang and idioms used by all native speakers of English in the US. It has been featured on CNN, BBC, Voice of America, and several other international TV broadcasts.For ESL (English as a Second Language) students, this book equals years of living in the USA and will help you to quickly integrate into the American culture by learning not only the slang and idioms, but we'll also take you through the contractions and reductions used by everyone such as I dunno ("I do not know") and D'jeet jet? ("Did you eat yet?") and so many others.Entertaining dialogues, activities and games will make sure you have a blast ("have fun") and don't sweat it ("get tense") as you get up to speed ("become current") on all the typical slang and idioms used by virtually every native speaker! So chill out ("relax"), kick back ("get comfortable") as you learn the real language spoken by virtually all of us in the USA!NOTE: Audio CDs sold separately.The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 1 contains popular chapters on slang and idioms associated with:PartiesShoppingMoviesAirportsRestaurantsHealthMarketsAt SchoolDating
Exploring the rich literary landscape of Paris, this book offers an engaging perspective on the city's unique influence on writers and their works. It delves into the connections between the city's vibrant culture and its literary legacy, showcasing how Paris has inspired countless authors throughout history. With insightful analyses and captivating anecdotes, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the interplay between place and literature in one of the world's most iconic cities.