Caroline Fraser è un'autrice il cui lavoro approfondisce le complessità della credenza umana e la nostra relazione con il mondo naturale. I suoi saggi e reportage esplorano le convinzioni e gli sforzi di coloro che cercano di vivere secondo i propri ideali, sia all'interno di comunità religiose che nella lotta per la conservazione ambientale. Attraverso narrazioni dettagliate e coinvolgenti, Fraser svela profonde domande sull'identità, la comunità e il nostro posto nel mondo.
Focusing on the chilling phenomenon of serial killers, this investigation delves into the notorious Ted Bundy and the terror he unleashed in the Pacific Northwest. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author offers a compelling exploration of Bundy's life and crimes, examining the psychological and societal factors that contributed to his notoriety. Through meticulous research and narrative skill, the book sheds light on the darker aspects of human nature and the impact of such figures on society.
A medieval monarch finds himself unexpectedly in the twenty-first century with so much to learn to adapt in a new world. Finding new friends and having new experiences he settles in this new place but soon tragedy forces plans to change. The former monarch finds his way in the present day and struggles along the way but eventually begins to plot his way back to his rightful place. Alliances are formed and broken as a country is divided and the main goal of government is to find a way to bring the nation together. Help arrives in the form of the former monarch whose reign ended more than five centuries earlier but his influence is not well received across the whole country. The former monarch works with the current prime minister to put plans into action but their relationship is far from straightforward and at times threatens to divide the country even further.
In an England marked by peace and stability, the emergence of two ambitious leaders heralds a shift in the national landscape. This gripping narrative delves into the heart of loyalty and friendship, now overshadowed by the rising tide of personal ambition. As tragedy unfolds, the inability of those in power to master their emotions sends ripples across the nation, altering lives irreversibly.
Millions of readers of the 'Little House' books believe they know Laura Ingalls Wilder - the pioneer girl who survived blizzards and near-starvation on the Great Plains as her family chased their American dream. But the true story of her life has never been fully told. Drawing on unpublished manuscripts, letters, diaries and public records, Caroline Fraser masterfully fills in the gaps in Wilder's biography, uncovering the grown-up story behind the best-loved childhood epic of pioneer life. Set against nearly a century of unimaginable change, from the Homestead Act and the Indian Wars to the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, Wilder's life was full of drama and adversity. Settling on the frontier amid land-rush speculation, her family endured Biblical tribulations of locusts and drought, poverty and want, before she left at the age of eighteen to marry Almanzo. This is where the books end, but there is so much more to tell; deep in debt after a series of personal tragedies, Laura and Almanzo uprooted themselves once again, crisscrossing the country, taking menial jobs to support the family. In middle age, she began writing a farm advice column, prodded by her journalist daughter Rose. And at the age of sixty, fearing the loss of almost everything in the Depression, she turned to children's books, recasting her extraordinarily difficult childhood as a triumphal vision of homesteading - achieving fame and fortune in the process. Laura Ingalls Wilder's life is one of the most astonishing rags-to-riches stories in American letters. Offering fresh insight and new discoveries, Prairie Fires reveals the complex woman who defined the American pioneer character, and whose artful blend of fact and fiction grips us to this day
Recognized as a top Sci-Tech book, this title delves into groundbreaking concepts and innovations that shape our understanding of science and technology. It explores the intersection of these fields, highlighting their impact on society and the future. Through engaging narratives and insightful analysis, the book invites readers to consider the implications of scientific advancements and the ethical dilemmas they may pose. A must-read for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of science and technology.
The first comprehensive historical biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the beloved author of the Little House on the Prairie book series
