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Lloyd Davis

    Lloyd Spencer Davis has established himself as a master of creative non-fiction, often delving into the natural world and its inhabitants. His works explore the fascinating lives of creatures like penguins, crafting narratives that illuminate their environments and existence with deep understanding and curiosity. The author's approach is marked by his extensive experience as a natural history documentary filmmaker, allowing him to bring a unique visual and narrative sensibility to his writing. His prose serves as a bridge between science and the broader public, fostering awareness and appreciation for the natural world.

    Sexuality and textuality in Henry James
    Das geheime Liebesleben der Pinguine
    Introducing Cultural and Media Studies
    A Polar Affair
    Campus Delicti
    Sexuality and Gender in the English Renaissance
    • 2021

      Eine bislang unerzählte Geschichte aus dem großen Zeitalter der Polarexpeditionen Als der legendäre Polarforscher Robert F. Scott seine letzte Etappe zum Südpol antrat, ließ er sechs Teilnehmer der Expedition an der Basisstation zurück. George Murray Levick war einer von ihnen. Über Monate hinweg in einer Eishöhle überwinternd, gelang es ihm als Erstem, Adeliepinguine zu studieren. Was er sah, war bahnbrechend und schockierend zugleich: So unerhört und unfassbar erschien ihm das Sexualleben der Vögel, dass er seine Beobachtungen später verschlüsselt und nur in einer Auflage von hundert Exemplaren veröffentlichte. Sie gerieten in Vergessenheit – wie Levick selbst auch. Hundert Jahre später stößt der Forscher Lloyd Spencer Davis im Zuge seiner eigenen Wissenschaftsabenteuer auf Levicks Aufzeichnungen. In seinem Buch erzählt er dessen spektakuläre Überlebensgeschichte im ewigen Eis und würdigt Levicks akribische Studie über die Pinguine, deren Liebesleben dem unseren weit ähnlicher ist, als wir je dachten. Mit großem Farbbildteil. Ausstattung: mit 24-seitigem Farbbildteil

      Das geheime Liebesleben der Pinguine
    • 2019

      Sexuality and Gender in the English Renaissance

      An Annotated Edition of Contemporary Documents

      • 440 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The anthology presents a rich collection of historical writings that explore gender and sexual relations in early modern England. It features a variety of sources, including religious sermons, moral handbooks, household manuals, midwifery texts, legal textbooks, ballads, and chapbooks, offering a multifaceted perspective on societal norms and debates of the time.

      Sexuality and Gender in the English Renaissance
    • 2019

      A Polar Affair

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.8(14)Add rating

      A captivating blend of true adventure and natural history by one of today's leading penguin experts and Antarctic explorers.

      A Polar Affair
    • 2005

      Campus Delicti

      A Dan Quarrier Mystery

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The mysterious death of Professor Bud Harkness near Allegheny State University raises suspicions for his friend and colleague, Dan Quarrier, who believes it was not suicide. Driven by a desire for the truth, Dan embarks on a quest to uncover the circumstances surrounding Bud's death, delving into their shared past and the secrets that may have led to this tragedy. As he investigates, he confronts hidden motives and dark revelations that challenge his understanding of friendship and loyalty.

      Campus Delicti
    • 2002

      Introducing Cultural and Media Studies

      • 252 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.2(32)Add rating

      It adopts a practical and versatile approach to cultural analysis, beginning not with an abstract body of theory but with a number of examples of social sign use which are examined critically using basic semiotic terms and concepts to build up the reader's analytic vocabulary in a practical way.

      Introducing Cultural and Media Studies
    • 1988