Bruce Taylor se narodil v Chile v roce 1967 a vystudoval na University of Manchester a na Oxfordské univerzitě, kde v roce 1996 získal doktorát z moderních dějin. Věnuje se psaní o historii, zejména vojenské, a své rozsáhlé výzkumy prezentuje v poutavých a informativních publikacích. Jeho práce se vyznačuje hlubokým porozuměním historickým událostem a schopností oživit minulost pro čtenáře. Od roku 1997 žije v Kalifornii, kde se živí jako překladatel na volné noze.
Wildsam Field Pacific Northwest leads travelers on a ramble through the Far Corner with guidance from trusted locals experts. Discover local stories, travel intel, and modern lore, This handsome volume features archival history and interviews delving into fishing, shipwrecks, the Oregon Trail, back-to-the-land counterculture, beavers and mountain men.
Representing five years of research, The Battlecruiser HMS Hood is the most comprehensive book ever published on this great warship. Bruce Taylor shares her entire story - from the laying of her keel on the Clyde to her destruction by the Bismarck - in words, photos, and colour artwork.
The collection captures poignant moments of self-awareness and alienation, where individuals confront their estrangement from their own lives. Each poem bursts with vivid imagery and emotional intensity, creating a rhythmic chant that resonates with the universal experience of navigating through existence. Through these reflections, the work speaks to the shared journey of humanity, inviting readers to explore their own connections to the world around them.
Moving in with a best friend and his partner into a stylish townhome with stunning views of Seattle and Mt. Rainier seems perfect, despite the questionable construction quality. As the protagonist navigates this new living situation, the story explores themes of friendship, love, and the unexpected challenges that arise from seemingly ideal circumstances. The humorous yet precarious dynamics of their arrangement promise both entertaining and thought-provoking moments as they confront the reality behind their dream home.
With a blend of humor and wisdom, the poems explore seemingly simple subjects through a light, conversational style. The poet’s unique approach captivates readers, earning the 1999 QSPELL A.M. Klein Award for poetry. Each piece invites reflection while maintaining a whimsical tone, making the collection both engaging and thought-provoking.
For more than 40 years, fantasist Bruce Taylor has been entertaining readers all over the world with his masterful blend of surrealism and magic-realism. Now these short stories have been reprinted in a special Twentieth Anniversary Edition of The Final Trick of Funnyman and Other Stories.
Set in a dystopian future following the catastrophic collapse of the Greenland ice cap, this novella explores the dramatic climate changes that transform Earth into a storm-ravaged world. Amid this chaos, a group of individuals at the Cascade Seed Repository fights to safeguard the planet's food supply, highlighting themes of survival and resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. The narrative delves into the human spirit's determination to preserve civilization against insurmountable odds.
The book offers a fresh perspective on spiritual understanding for those who may not identify with traditional religions. Bruce Taylor emphasizes humanity's spiritual struggles and the importance of recognizing God's love through a Redemption plan of Grace. He encourages readers to engage in deep introspection about their worldviews and eternal destinies. By blending teachings from popular culture, science, and spirituality, Taylor presents a compelling case for understanding God through Covenant, providing a hopeful message about experiencing divine love and redemption in everyday life.
There have been many fine books written on HMS Hood, the glory of the Royal Navy, while television and cinema have also taken the subject to their heart. No book, however, has ever offered the combination of in-depth research and thrilling narrative to be found in The End of Glory. For twenty years Hood symbolised the Royal Navy during the twilight years of the British Empire before, in 1941, being destroyed in seconds by the battleship Bismarck, a catastrophe that shattered the morale the British public. For those who manned her, however, she was both a home and a fighting platform, and this new book, through official documents as well as the personal accounts and reminiscences of more than 150 crewmen, offers a vivid image of the face of naval life and the face of naval battle. A brilliant behind-the scenes exposé of a warship in peace and war, it not only paints an intimate picture of everyday life but deals with any number of controversial issues such as the Invergordon mutiny, escapades ashore and afloat, the Christmas mutiny of 1940 and the terrible conditions onboard in war. This coverage, based on so many original sources, makes for a truly compelling story which neither historian, enthusiast nor general reader will find easy to put down.
A highly original work on the lives & careers of these perennially popular ships.