Volume two of the world famous trilogy on the history of New York
Mike Wallace Knihy
Mike Wallace je oceňovaný historik, jehož práce se hluboce noří do života a rozvoje měst. Je známý svým pronikavým pohledem na městskou historii, zejména na New York. Wallace zkoumá, jak města formují životy svých obyvatel a jak naopak obyvatelé přetvářejí svá města v neustálém dynamickém procesu. Jeho psaní vyniká schopností oživit minulost a odhalit složité sociální a politické síly, které stojí za růstem a proměnou městského prostředí.
Gotham
- 1408 stránek
- 50 hodin čtení
In Gotham, Edwin G. Burrows and Mike Wallace have produced a Pulitzer Prize- winning work of history that ranges from the Indian tribes that settled in and around the island of Manna-hata, to the consolidation of the five boroughs into Greater New York in 1898. schovat popis
Why Dementia Makes Communication Difficult
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
A major effect of dementia is its impact on communication. Alison Wray explains why the changes occur and offers practical ideas for avoiding key pitfalls. With attention also to the fraught question of well-intentioned lying, this book offers a wealth of ways to improve conversations and relationships when someone is living with a dementia.
Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates
- 296 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Become skilled and confident at critical reading and writing, developing a more thorough critical approach to improve your research and writing.
Drawing on decades of experience, a legendary journalist and a journalism professor collaborate to create a unique guide for aspiring journalists. Addressing common questions from beginners, the book provides essential advice on various critical topics, equipping the next generation with the tools needed to navigate the evolving landscape of journalism.
Brooke, Reagan, and The Laundry Basket
- 22 stránek
- 1 hodina čtení
At my age, most men would have the usual toys that come with it. A Corvette maybe or a motorcycle. My girls, Brooke and Reagan, are far better than any of that. I wrote these stories based on the day-to-day, funny but teaching moments that we get involved in around the house. I just wanted to share the humor and inspire others to cherish the same moments they share with their kids, no matter the age they are.
World Trade Center. I giganti che sfidavano il cielo
- 168 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
