Ian Hamilton Libri

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul elaborates on, in a most wonderful way, the God-given, Christ-secured, Holy Spirit-applied privileges of the Christian life. Here, perhaps more than anywhere else in the New Testament, we are brought face to face with the "unsearchable riches of Christ" (3:8). Step by adoring step, Paul introduces us to the spiritual blessings that are the predestined, blood-bought privileges of all who have put their self-abandoning trust in Jesus Christ. His letter to the Ephesians is a spiritual Mount Everest, turning us away from ourselves and placing the spotlight of God's great salvation wholly on Christ.

Paul's words in Galatians 6:14, 'Far be it for me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, ' highlight how central and personally significant the cross of Christ is to Christians. Jesus himself saw the cross as his divinely appointed destiny. As he began to experience the unimaginable agony that lay before him, he said, 'Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? "Father, save me from this hour"? But for this purpose I have come to this hour' (John 12:27). In Words from the Cross Ian Hamilton places Jesus' seven expiring words of grace and hope in their wider biblical context and explores their theological, pastoral, and evangelistic significance. The short chapters encourage us to reflect and meditate on the love of God which is 'the fountainhead of the gospel' (John Owen) and bring us to devote all we are to the Saviour who gave his all for us.

Psalm 23 is probably the best known and most read passage in the Bible - a wonderfully reassuring picture of the believer’s life. Through it we learn the Lord God almighty is the faithful, heavenly Shepherd of his sheep - not only faithfully leading his sheep in life but also through the valley of the shadow of death - bringing them into his house where he will dwell with them forever. Reflecting on Psalm 23 verse by verse will help us see how rich and privileged the believer’s life is as we learn how personally God is committed to protect and bring his people to be with him to heaven.Table of 1. The Lord Loves His Sheep2. The Heavenly Shepherd Provides for His Sheep3. The Heavenly Shepherd Restores His Sheep4. The Heavenly Shepherd Leads His Sheep5. The Heavenly Shepherd Never Leaves His Sheep6. The Heavenly Shepherd Protects His Sheep7. The Heavenly Shepherd Leads His Sheep Safely Home

This collection includes the poems in Frost's first three books and eighteen earlier poems that are rarely reprinted

This book is a collection of writing about the game of soccer with contributions by literary names like Camus and Nabokov, Hans Keller, A.J.Ayer, Karl Miller and Eammon Dunphy. It also features articles such as Martin Amis on a visit to the Far East with Watford Football Club and Bill Buford on yob violence. In addition, though, the collection draws heavily on the best of British soccer journalism and aims for a strong documentary feel, with coverage of key moments in the history of the game - the 1966 World Cup, the Sheffield Wednesday bribes case, the Heysel Stadium disaster - and some of the dressing room eloquence from the players and managers themselves.

In the latest thrilling novel in the Ava Lee series, Ava investigates a Ponzi scheme that takes her from Amsterdam to Antwerp and then Singapore, where she must confront one of the country's most powerful families.

Ava Lee squares off against the Chinese government over a controversial film depicting the infamous Tiananmen Square Massacre in the latest thriller from bestselling author Ian Hamilton. Ava Lee is in the French Riviera with Pang Fai and Lau Lau for the long-awaited premiere of Tiananmen at the Cannes Film Festival. As the film wins numerous awards and international acclaim, a distribution deal with a major American firm is arranged by the film's producer, Chen. When several months go by with no word from the Americans, Chen decides to travel to Los Angeles to determine what is preventing the film's release. En route from his home in Bangkok, Chen goes missing. Ava is called in to investigate and soon learns that Chen is being held by the Thai Immigration Services on orders of the Chinese government, which is unhappy with the film's depiction of the infamous massacre at Tiananmen Square. Using its growing power and influence, the Chinese government seeks to block the film's distribution and punish those responsible for its production. To protect her investment, Ava must find a way for Tiananmen to be released, while keeping secret her own involvement in the film's creation and ensuring that her friends are kept safe from retribution. It is a difficult balancing act, perhaps the most difficult of her life, as the stakes have never been higher nor has failure been more costly.

International bestselling author Ian Hamilton returns with a riveting new novel featuring fan-favourite Uncle Chow Tung, who is called upon to end a violent turf war between rival gangs and stop a new organized crime bureau of the Hong Kong Police from eliminating the triad societies once and for all. Hong Kong, 1995. Two years before Hong Kong is to be returned to the People's Republic of China, the Communist government has its eye on the New Territories, and tensions are running high among the triads. A turf war breaks out in Macau and quickly spreads to Hong Kong. In response, the Organized Crime Triad Bureau of the Hong Kong Police, backed by the Chinese government, begins a major crackdown on gang activities. Several triad leaders ask Uncle to intervene and bring an end to the violence. As Uncle begins mediation talks, his own territory of Fanling is attacked by a neighbouring gang. At the root of the tensions is a fear of what will become of Hong Kong after the Communists take over. When Uncle expresses these concerns about the future to Lin Huning, his partner in China, his response comes as a surprise and leads to an unexpected outcome that will have a lasting effect for decades to come.

Ian Hamilton sets himself a tough challenge by attempting a biography of a writer best known for his hermitic nature and for not having published anything in the last 30 years. Hamilton romps briskly through Salinger's life employing an annoying device throughout by which he records the debates between himself and his "biographer alter ego". This half- hearted attempt to problematise the nature of biography is, seemingly, to excuse the gaps in the text. It does not work well. At the end of In Search of JD Salinger we learn more about the lawsuit provoked by Hamilton's first attempt at this book. This, the edited version, is not the book nor, in a sense, the life that Hamilton wanted to produce. It is a poor substitute for what might have been. A life of Salinger has its interest, of course, but when that life has deliberately eschewed publicity in the interest of the art that such asceticism may create should we not focus on the work created? The literary criticism, when it comes, is clumsy and does not make up for either the paucity of facts or the lack of insight or real investigation into Salinger's silence. Hamilton's first book was to be entitled J D Salinger: A Writing Life-- he should have focused on that writing a little more closely. --Mark Thwaite

The fourth and final installment in Ian Hamilton's exhilarating Ava Lee spin-off series The Lost Decades of Uncle Chow Tung. Following a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Uncle begins preparing for his inevitable death. As he sets his affairs in order, he recalls the moments in his life that meant the most to him -- including his first encounter with the talented forensic accountant Ava Lee and the origins of their life-changing partnership.

Ava Lee clashes with the most powerful family in Malaysia in the exhilarating new thriller from bestselling author Ian Hamilton. Ava Lee travels to Sarawak, Malaysia, after a business affiliated with the Three Sisters is bombed in Kuching. She quickly discovers that the powerful Chong family has a political and economic stranglehold on the province and is likely responsible for the bombing. As Ava investigates the Chongs, she is shocked to learn of their billion-dollar illegal logging operation in Sarawak, which has decimated the Malaysian rainforest and threatens the existence of the Penan -- a nomadic Indigenous people who have lived in the region for centuries. Determined to put an end to the Chongs' dominion over Sarawak, Ava follows a money trail that leads back to the Hong Kong real estate market. There, Ava and Sonny Kwon embark on a campaign of terror against the Chong family -- attacking their holdings and bank accounts. Can Ava attain the vengeance she seeks? Or will the powerful Chong family triumph once again?

The book offers a personal account of the first modern trench warfare, providing vivid insights and firsthand observations from the battlefield. It captures the experiences and emotions of soldiers, detailing the harsh realities and strategies of warfare during this pivotal time. Through a collection of anecdotes and reflections, the author highlights the impact of technology and tactics on combat, while also exploring themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the psychological toll of war. This unique perspective serves as both a historical record and a poignant narrative of human resilience.

Exploring the intricacies of a significant military failure, this book offers a detailed analysis of the events leading to the disaster, examining strategic miscalculations and the impact on both military and civilian populations. Through firsthand accounts and expert insights, it sheds light on the broader implications of this event in military history. The narrative not only recounts the actions taken but also delves into the lessons learned, making it a valuable resource for military enthusiasts and historians alike.

Set during the First World War, this scrapbook offers a firsthand account of the trench warfare experience. The author provides vivid descriptions and personal reflections, capturing the harsh realities faced by soldiers. Through photographs, sketches, and notes, readers gain insight into the daily struggles, camaraderie, and the psychological impact of war. This unique perspective serves as both a historical document and a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.

Eine faszinierende Heldin: Ava Lee, die kanadische Wirtschaftsprüferin mit chinesischen Wurzeln, ist so schön wie scharfsinnig und verfügt über ein Charisma, das Frauen wie Männer in Bann schlägt. Sie ist in der Welt des großen Geldes zu Hause und darauf spezialisiert, veruntreutes Vermögen wiederzubeschaffen. Nun schlägt sie neue Wege ein: Gmeinsam mit der einflussreichen May Ling Wong und ihrer ambitionierten Schwägerin Amanda Yee gründet sie eine Investmentgesellschaft. Schon bald allerdings gerät ein Unternehmen, in das sie viel investiert haben – eine Möbelfabrik im Besitz zweier Schwestern auf Borneo –- in geschäftliche Schwierigkeiten: Ein langjähriger Großabnehmer in den Niederlanden ist plötzlich zahlungsunfähig. Ava Lee folgt der Spur des Geldes und sieht sich schon bald in ernster Gefahr ... Erneut ist dem kanadischen Erfolgsautor Ian Hamilton mit diesem temporeich erzählten sechsten Band der Ava-Lee-Serie ein fesselnder Page-Turner gelungen.

Eine faszinierende Heldin: Ava Lee, die kanadische Wirtschaftsprüferin mit chinesischen Wurzeln, ist so schön wie scharfsinnig und verfügt über ein Charisma, das Frauen wie Männer in Bann schlägt. Sie ist in der Welt des großen Geldes zu Hause und darauf spezialisiert, veruntreutes Vermögen wiederzubeschaffen. Der anfangs wenig lukrativ erscheinende Auftrag einiger Geschäftsleute aus der vietnamesischen Community in Toronto führt die toughe Ermittlerin nach Surabaya und entwickelt sich dort rasant zu ihrem bislang persönlichsten Fall ... Dem kanadischen Erfolgsautor Ian Hamilton ist mit dem temporeich erzählten neuen Band der Ava-Lee-Serie ein brillanter Page-Turner gelungen.

Práce britského odborníka je důkladným psychologickým rozborem stárnutí a stáří. Autor neobyčejně důkladně rozebírá jednotlivé fáze stárnutí a zkoumá, jak se s přibývajícím věkem mění osobnost člověka a celý jeho způsob života. Po vysvětlení fyziologických změn se autor zabývá vztahem stárnutí a intelektu, paměti, řeči a v neposlední řadě i vlivem stárnutí na celou osobnost člověka. Závěrečné kapitoly si všímají i patologických změn (demence) a dále současného stavu i budoucnosti gerontologie jako oboru. Autorovi se podařilo spojit odborný výklad s čtivostí a srozumitelností, a to i tím, že v textu graficky zvýraznil všechny nové pojmy a termíny a výrazně oddělil odbornější text od všeobecného pojednání. I statě o možnostech prodlužování lidského věku a jeho důsledcích jsou neobyčejně zajímavé, stejně jako kritický vztah k některým výsledkům experimentální psychologie v gerontologické oblasti. Na závěr je připojen vysvětlující slovníček odborných pojmů a obsáhlá bibliografie.

Životopis zachycující podrobně, seriózně a s velkou dávkou důvtipu osudy amerického spisovatele a jeho díla. Čtivě napsaná biografie pracuje s až úzkostlivou pečlivostí s prameny i svědectvími současníků. Časově je ukončena rokem 1965,kdy Salinger záměrně odchází do ústraní. Nechybí soudní i mimosoudní peripetie, následující před a po vydání knihy, nicméně autor se střeží jakéhokoliv bulváru. Kniha, psaná s velkou mírou citlivosti, posuzuje dílo v kontextu doby jeho vzniku. V současnosti nejobsáhlejší Salingerova biografie.

Ava is werkelijk uniek. Je zou haar kunnen bestempelen als een Chinees-Canadese Liesbeth Salander met een zwak voor Vuitton-tassen. In tegenstelling tot Stieg Larssons heldin beschikt ze over prima sociale vaardigheden, waardoor ze vertrouwelijke informatie en verduisterde financiële geldstromen boven tafel weet te krijgen zonder (nou ja, meestal) geweld te gebruiken.

Ava Li is jong, klein van stuk, meester in de martial arts en ze heeft een zwak voor Louis Vuitton-tassen. Voor haar baan als financieel detective reist ze de gehele wereld over op zoek naar gestolen geld. Maar soms komt ze op plaatsen waar ze maar beter zo min mogelijk kan opvallen... In Spel van de Draak wordt ze ingehuurd door Tommy Ordonez, de rijkste man van de Filippijnen. Bij de aankoop van een stuk grond heeft hij 50 miljoen dollar verloren. Niet alleen Tommy's familiekapitaal staat op het spel, maar ook zijn reputatie. Ava Li ontdekt al snel een connectie met een illegale pokerclub in Las Vegas. Hier gaat ze de confrontatie aan met een van 's werelds meest gevreesde pokerspelers...

Ava Lee est experte en fraudes financières et vit à Toronto. Associée à une agence de recouvrement de dettes tenue par un oncle à Hong Kong, elle est chargée de traquer des escrocs de haut vol pour le compte de clients honteusement plumés. Lancée sur les talons d'un extorqueur de fonds, sa piste la mène de Bangkok aux îles Vierges britanniques, en passant par le Guyana, où elle devra se mesurer à un vieux capitaine de la dictature sud-américaine...Un thriller captivant – gagnant du prestigieux prix canadien Arthur Ellis – qui lève le voile sur les malversations de l'économie mondiale et révèle une justicière d'un genre nouveau.Traduit de l'anglais (Canada) par Laura Contartese

Ava Lee und ihr Geschäftspartner Onkel sind auf Geldeintreibungen spezialisiert. Die kluge, attraktive und unschlagbare Agentin verfolgt Verbrecher rund um den Globus, während Onkel in Hongkong seine weitläufigen und oft dubiosen Kontakte spielen lässt. Nun steckt Avas Halbbruder Michael in der Klemme. In Macao, dem Las Vegas des Fernen Ostens, hat er sich mit zwielichtigen Gestalten auf ein Millionen-Immobilien-Geschäft eingelassen. Der Deal droht bereits zu platzen, als auch noch sein Geschäftspartner Simon To entführt wird. Verzweifelt bittet er Ava um Hilfe. Sie folgt der Spur des Geldes und erfasst schnell, in welche gefährliche Lage Michael sie und die ganze Familie gebracht hat. Unterstützt von der reichsten Frau in ganz Hubei, Onkels Bodyguard und gnadenlosen, aber gutherzigen Schlägern, versucht sie Simon und das Geld zu retten. Doch die Zeit rennt – kann Avas halsbrecherische Mission gelingen?

Een vrouwelijke forensisch accountant krijgt opdracht vijf miljoen pond terug te vorderen van een corrupte voormalige eigenaar van een visverwerkingsbedrijf.