Questo autore si addentra nel regno della fantascienza, con un'opera profondamente informata dal suo background di comunicatore scientifico e giornalista. Con una passione per l'astronomia, l'esplorazione spaziale e la cosmologia, porta nelle sue narrazioni una profonda comprensione scientifica. Il suo stile di scrittura fonde la precisione del giornalismo con l'ampiezza immaginativa della fantascienza, offrendo ai lettori racconti avvincenti ed educativi. Ciò si traduce in opere che rappresentano una fusione affascinante del mondo reale della scienza e delle illimitate possibilità dell'universo.
Why do people commit hate crimes? A world-leading criminologist explores the tipping point between prejudice and hate crime, analysing human behaviour across the globe and throughout history in this vital book.
Benny Breezy, a piano prodigy at an elite boarding school, faces a summer of unexpected challenges when his friends make alternative plans. Opting to return home, Benny's situation worsens as he learns that the newspaper where he works is closing. However, a famous singer's accusation of theft leads Benny and his friends to Los Angeles for an investigation. Staying with his estranged Aunt Fanny at a circus-themed hotel, they uncover a dangerous culprit known as The Mad Ffraid Brat, prompting a thrilling race against time to solve the mystery.
Tells the story of how the student anti-sweatshop movement on US college campuses was able to coordinate a massive change in strategy in response to new labor tactics undertaken by target garment industry corporations. Demonstrates that a decentralized movement can coordinate in response to changing opportunities--
Amidst the tranquility of an island palace, Prince Akiiki's life takes a dramatic turn when he is kidnapped and thrust into a perilous wilderness. Struggling against the harsh elements and looming threats, despair quickly sets in. However, a chance encounter with a traveling shaman reignites his hope for survival. The journey back home is fraught with challenges, leading Akiiki to question not only his survival but also how the experience will change him forever.
Set in 1629, the story unfolds in the parish of Feckenham, where a mysterious visit leads to a series of terrifying events. These occurrences, shrouded in fear and intrigue, remain unrecorded in history, hinting at a dark and unsettling narrative that challenges the boundaries of reality and the unknown.
Exploring the depths of the human psyche, this book delves into the enigmatic and often shadowy aspects of thought and emotion. It uncovers the complexities and mysteries that dwell within the mind, revealing how these hidden corners can shape perceptions and experiences. The narrative invites readers to confront the darkness and discover the profound insights that lie within, challenging them to embrace the unknown.
Two thousand years of history...Cardiff Castle is one of the most facinating buildings in Britain. With a long history stretching back to the Roman invasion, the site you see today is at once a reconstructed Norman castle and an extraordinary Victorian Gothic fantasy palace, created for one of the world's richest men.The Essential Cardiff Castle tells the story of this richly complex place and explores the powerful individual personalities who helped to determine its history. Stunning photography illuminates both ancient and monumental architecture and its magical transformation in the late nineteenth century by the architect William Burges.