Tim Parks Knihy

This collection of 13 essays looks for philosophical inspiration in the quotidian.

The Medici are famous as the rulers of Florence at the high point of the Renaissance. Their power derived from the family bank, and this book tells the fascinating, frequently bloody story of the family and the dramatic development and collapse of their bank (from Cosimo who took it over in 1419 to his grandson Lorenzo the Magnificent who presided over its precipitous decline). The Medici faced two apparently insuperable problems: how did a banker deal with the fact that the Church regarded interest as a sin and had made it illegal? How in a small republic like Florence could he avoid having his wealth taken away by taxation? But the bank became indispensable to the Church. And the family completely subverted Florence's claims to being democratic. They ran the city. Medici Money explores a crucial moment in the passage from the Middle Ages to the Modern world, a moment when our own attitudes to money and morals were being formed.To read this book is to understand how much the Renaissance has to tell us about our own world. Medici Money is one of the launch titles in a new series, Atlas Books, edited by James Atlas. Atlas Books pairs fine writers with stories of the economic forces that have shaped the world, in a new genre - the business book as literature.

Tim Parks and his wife, Rita, came to their flat on the aging, eccentric Via Colombare in Montecchio twelve years ago for a short stay. There was trouble from the moment they moved in--under cover of night--and it has gone delightfully up and down hill ever since. In this amusing and loving tribute to the glorious country he has embraced, British novelist Tim Parks shares his secrets of survival, tales of the unexpected, and treasured friendships with new-found friends and Italian neighbors. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK

This novel, by the same author as "Tongues of Fire", "Loving Roger", and "Home Thoughts", deals with Raymond, who has gone mad. His family have planned their lives very carefully, and insanity was not one of the things they had expected to deal with. The problem is, what will they do with him?

Focusing on the intricacies of literary style, this book offers a detailed and engaging analysis of translation, moving beyond general or overly theoretical perspectives. It aims to illuminate the unique challenges and nuances involved in translating literary works, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the art and craft of translation.

Henry Dodge faces intensified challenges in this sequel, grappling with the repercussions of the tumultuous Summer of 1985 in Los Angeles. As he navigates the aftermath of his encounters with King George and his crew, he confronts shocking revelations, including a confession of murder from his childhood crush, Danny. The stakes are raised as Henry must deal with the emotional and moral complexities that arise from these events.

Featuring a thrilling and unpredictable plot, the second Duckworth novel delivers a roller-coaster experience filled with excitement and eccentricity. Readers can expect a blend of humor and suspense as they follow the escapades of a charismatic yet unpredictable protagonist, promising a wild ride from start to finish.