D.G. Martin crea narrazioni profondamente radicate nel servizio pubblico e nella politica. Il suo ampio background, che comprende studi legali e servizio attivo, informa le sue penetranti esplorazioni di temi sociali e governativi. La scrittura di Martin è caratterizzata da una acuta comprensione di questioni complesse, offrendo ai lettori prospettive riflessive. Attraverso il suo lavoro, invita alla contemplazione sulle complessità della vita civica e della leadership.
From the mountains to the coast and everywhere in between, D.G. Martin highlights the best eats on the road and reminds us of the human stories behind the ribs, fried chicken, and collards. Included in this new edition are detailed and up-to-date contact information, hours, directions, and points of interest to explore after you eat.
A visceral reimagining of 1780s London, showcasing the untold stories of African-American soldiers grappling with their post-war freedom 'Remarkable' David Dabydeen In the years just after the American revolution, London was the unlikely refuge for thousands of black Americans who fought for liberty on the side of the British. Buckram, Georgie and William have earned their freedom and escaped their American oppressors, but on the streets of London, poverty awaits with equal cruelty. Ruthless, chaotic and endlessly evolving, London forces them into a life of crime, and a life on the margins. Their only hope for a better future is to concoct a scheme so daring, it will be a miracle if it pays off. Bursting with energy and vivid detail, Incomparable World boldly uncovers a long-buried narrative of black Britain. 'Adventurous and exuberant . . . a rollicking thriller [that] pulsates with vivacity' Bernardine Evaristo Selected by Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo, this series rediscovers and celebrates pioneering books depicting black Britain that remap the nation.
When Frances Thames discovers she is terminally ill, it prompts her to divulge the secrets of her life. She begins a journal, intending to set right the wrongs of her past. Beginning in her childhood, she takes us on a heart-wrenching journey. All the while, she struggles to come to terms with her illness and continues to hide the truth from her daughter and two grandsons, who know nothing of her past. The horrific abuses of her parents set the stage for a tale of survival, destruction, and fate. We meet young Frances and her five siblings as they struggle through their cruel existence on the stale setting of their run-down family farm in 1950's Aberdeen. The siblings plan their escape but will it be in time to stop them becoming the very things they are running from?
This text offers Martin Martin's narrative of his journey around the Western Isles, with information on custom, tradition and life, and an account of St Kilda, published in 1697, and Sir Donald Monro, High Dean of the Isles, visit after the fall of the Lords of the Isles, written in 1549.
Like all little boys and girls, Herbert bear is a good little bear.Well....most of the time!But sometimes, just sometimes, Herb gets a teeny tiny little bit cross when things don't quite go his way.His favourite game is hopping and today Herb wants to hop further than he's ever hopped before.All he has to do is 10 hops in a row without crashing into his two best friends or an old wizard.What could possibly go wrong?
The Talented Mr Ripley meets A Room with a View in this dark and irresistible historical novel featuring Monica: a fourteen-year-old girl with a disturbing imagination . . .
"Tales from the Archives" unfolds as a captivating journey through a world where myths, legends, and timeless stories come to life. Join Aethalides, a quick-witted and immortal son of Hermes, as he navigates perilous encounters, ancient rivalries, and unexpected alliances. With the help of his extraordinary companions, like the minotaur Asterion and the fearless Xbalanque, Aethalides embarks on adventures that blur the lines between history and folklore. From daring heists to epic battles, this novel promises an enchanting blend of humor, danger, and mythology, inviting readers to uncover the secrets hidden within the ancient archives of storytelling.
Tato kniha je výjimečná, protože taková díla často nevycházejí. Před rokem vyléčený gambler vypráví svůj mrazivý životní příběh. Byl ambiciózním mladíkem a sportovcem, který založil úspěšnou tenisovou školu, studoval práva a věnoval se realitám, kde vydělával značné peníze. Přesto neustále prohrával v ruletě, celkem 7 800 000 korun. Snažil se vyřešit dluhy novými půjčkami, zažil hrůzu z věřitelů a lichvářské vydírání. Stál na Nuselském mostě, chystaje se skočit, ale stále doufal, že své finanční problémy vyřeší úspěchem v hazardu. Jeho život se dostal na šikmou plochu, pohřbil vztah s partnerkou a utrápil matku. Nakonec se z prokletí vymanil psaním této knihy a díky pomoci dobrého přítele. Autor, Martin S., píše hovorovým jazykem, který se hodí k atmosféře heren. Kniha obsahuje stručné dodatky odborného publicisty Davida Kasla k loterijnímu zákonu a doslov od bývalého státního zástupce a nynějšího senátora Miroslava Antla, který se vyjadřuje k příběhu z pohledu trestního práva.
Mit ihren Kleidern erobert sie ganz Paris – doch wer erobert ihr Herz? Iris droht in ihrem kleinbürgerlichen Leben zu ersticken. Ihre Ehe verläuft schon lange nicht mehr glücklich, und ihr Job in einer Bank deprimiert sie. Einziger Lichtblick ist ihre Nähmaschine, mit der sie voller Herzblut wunderschöne Kleider schneidert. Nach einem Streit mit ihrem Mann reist sie kurz entschlossen nach Paris, um sich dort ihren Lebenstraum zu erfüllen und eine professionelle Ausbildung zur Schneiderin zu beginnen. Ihre ungewöhnliche neue Chefin Marthe ist sofort begeistert von ihrem Talent und bietet ihr ein kleines Atelier an. Iris' Glück scheint sich endlich zu wenden – bis sie Gabriel kennenlernt, der alles auf den Kopf stellt …
