John Hunt explores the transformative power of ideas and their capacity to propel the world forward. His creative approach, evident in his published works, celebrates the impactful nature of innovative thought. Through his writing, he encourages readers to consider how concepts can shape our reality and inspire progress.
The West Highland line, from the banks of the Firth of Clyde to Fort William and along the Road to the Isles to the Atlantic fishing port of Mallaig, is one of the most scenic in the UK and, indeed, the world! Add the romance of steam operation and the result is a pictorial odyssey that is arguably second to none.
This is a story of Phen, aged 11, who lives in Hillbrow in 1967. He loves reading and words the way other boys love racing cars and soccer. He can, almost literally, live in a book as he devours its pages. This is just as well as he stutters badly and has a sick father whose head lives in a library. Stephen is forced to live out his own story as he befriends a hobo in the local park called Heb 13:2. This eccentric angel offers unorthodox advice as the boy's life spins deeper and deeper into turmoil. Forced to grow up much quicker than other boys his age, Phen's friendship with Heb will guide him towards adulthood in such a way that one starts to suspect Heb, whose name is short for Hebrews 13:2 ("Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares), who might be an angel came to live among men.
When a solar storm throws the world into chaos, teenager Jim is forced to step up to survive in the wilds of Alaska.
John Dixon Hunt's new biography takes a fresh look at the life and work of 17th-century English writer, gardener and diarist John Evelyn. Hunt discusses Evelyn's most famous work, his Diary, as well as his domestic life, his extensive European travels, and his wide-ranging work on social and ethical issues.
Following the success of John Hunt's previous volumes on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the healthy on going demand for these volumes, the desire for more is seemingly unabated!
Focus on the work of PWP, highlighting over 20 recent and on-going projects, and featuring previously unseen material.
Anglo Saxon Mercia was a great power in its day, although many aspects of it have been shrouded in myth and mystery. However, recent discoveries, such as the Staffordshire Hoard and the Lichfield Angel, have shone a fascinating light into the world of Mercia and the Mercians.
John Hunt was born in 1948 into a family of teachers. In one incarnation or another his life has been spent in and around schools. Schooled for Life is a personal history of education in England from 1945 to the present. It grew from a long-standing interest in the ways in which political, social and economic forces have shaped educational policy and practice in this country. The work weaves together historical narrative, autobiographical detail and analysis of the extent to which the policies of successive governments have brought about their planned for outcomes.
Though gardening is beloved the world over, the style of gardens themselves varies from region to region, determined as much by culture as climate. In this series of illustrated essays, John Dixon Hunt takes us on a world tour of different periods in the making of gardens.
The story centers around John Hunt, a warm and lively retired businessman, and his connection with Jason, a new instructor facing challenges. Their friendship blossoms during a graduation ceremony in 2000, showcasing Jason's growth into a capable leader. However, tragedy strikes when Jason suffers a fatal fall during a climbing vacation in British Columbia. In response to their loss, Jason's family establishes a foundation in his honor, dedicated to supporting his passion for the outdoors, highlighting themes of resilience and remembrance.