David Evans Knihy

Zpěvák slavné skupiny Queen Freddie Mercury za sebou nechal nesmazatelnou stopu, dodnes je vnímán jako jeden z nejlepších vokalistů populární hudby všech dob. Kniha ovšem nahlíží na jeho život i mimo pódium, přináší spoustu zajímavých informací a příběhů, a to v podání člověka, který s ním trávil prakticky každý den. Jde tedy o skutečně autentickou výpověď. "Byl jsem pro Freddieho kuchařem i myčkou lahví, číšníkem i komorníkem, sekretářkou i uklízečem... a psychologickým poradcem," píše Peter Freestone. "Scestoval jsem s ním celý svět, byl jsem s ním při jeho největších úspěších a provedl ho těžkými chvílemi... byl jsem i jeho bodyguardem, když to potřeboval a na konci jeho života jsem se přirozeně stal jedním z jeho ošetřovatelů." Peter Freestone pracoval jako zpěvákův osobní asistent v letech 1979 až 1991. Žil s Mercurym v Londýně, Mnichově a New Yorku. A byl s ním, když umíral. Tato kniha je nejdůvěrnější vzpomínkou na Mercuryho život, jaká kdy byla napsána. Pravda skrytá za spoustou skandálních pomluv. Peter Freestone byl svědkem, jak nejrůznější lidé - od známých osobností jako Elton John, Kenny Everett, Elizabeth Taylorová nebo Rod Stewart až po temnou armádu milenců, prostředníků a přisluhovačů - sehráli důležitou roli v pobuřující a zároveň fantastické tragikomedii, jakou bezesporu Freddieho život byl.

Written by the best-selling authors of Years of Weimar and the Third Reich, this highly accessible text charts Russian history from the reign of Alexander II through to the eventual fall of communism and the break up of the Soviet Union. The political, social and economic impact of the Nicholas II's reign, the First World War, subsequent Revolutions of 1917 and Civil War are examined, providing the context for Lenin's consolidation of power and Stalin's accession. Key aspects of the Stalin years are charted including the purges, collectivisation, the Five Year Plans, the events of the Second World War and Soviet influence in the Eastern bloc. Khrushchev's policy of deStalinisation provides the backdrop for the years of stagnation and reform, culminating in glasnost and perestroika. The inclusion of up-to-date historiography, progressive exercise sections and strong advice on tackling structured, essay and source questions makes this text essential for all students studying the period as an in depth exam topic.

From proposal to examination, producing a dissertation or thesis is a challenge. Grounded in decades of experience with research training and supervision, this fully updated and revised edition takes an integrated, down-to-earth approach drawing on case studies and examples to guide you step-by-step towards productive success. Early chapters frame the tasks ahead and show you how to get started. From there, practical advice and illustrations take you through the elements of formulating research questions, working with software, and purposeful writing of each of the different kinds of chapters, and finishes with a focus on revision, dissemination and deadlines. How to Write a Better Thesis presents a cohesive approach to research that will help you succeed.

A Fable. Like Aesops Fables and Orwells Animal Farm, The Maze is populated with animal characters who, in their words and actions, reveal truths about human nature. In The Woods, a very popular, clever, and ambitious rat named Sniffwho commands a pack of deputy rats known as The Fiveintends to replace the aging leader, Owl, when he retires on election day in two weeks. As a famous athlete of the air in his youth, Owl has established The Tradition of Wings.In his speeches to the animals, Sniffan assistant to Owl but already acting as if hes the leaderpromises to establish what he calls The Kingdom of Sharing, in which rats will be

This work explores the evolution of appropriation art, tracing its roots from Duchamp's readymades to contemporary feminist and postcolonial critiques. Many influential artists today engage in scavenging, replicating, or remixing, effectively "stealing" images and forms from other creators. The term "appropriation" encompasses a range of strategies, including readymade, détournement, pastiche, rephotography, recombination, simulation, and parody. While often linked to the 1980s practices of artists like Peter Halley, Sherrie Levine, Richard Prince, and Cindy Sherman, and the discourse of postmodernism, appropriation's relevance extends beyond that era. This book recontextualizes avant-garde photomontage, the Duchampian readymade, and Pop imagery alongside earlier influences such as Francis Picabia, Bertolt Brecht, and Guy Debord. The recent works of artists like Mike Kelley, Glenn Ligon, and Pierre Huyghe highlight appropriation's role in critiquing contemporary society and envisioning alternative futures. The text features a diverse range of artists and writers, including Malek Alloula, Jean Baudrillard, Walter Benjamin, and Andy Warhol, providing a comprehensive examination of appropriation's significance in art history.

Tells the business success stories of five women from different backgrounds, including Coco Chanel, Hanae Mori, Anita Roddick, Oprah Winfrey, and Madonna.

Profiles six "gurus" whose ideas on management helped create the modern business world, including Frederick Taylor, Alfred P. Sloan, Peter Drucker, Tom Peters, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, and Charles Handy.

Peter Freestone was Freddie Mercury's personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. He lived with Mercury in London, Munich, and New York, and was with him when he died. This is the most intimate account of Mercury's life ever written.

The paperback edition of the biography of the flamboyant frontman of the group Queen. An intimate account of Freddie Mercury's life by the man who was his personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. A widely-acclaimed, celebrity -studded account of the tragicomedy that was Freddie Mercury's outrageous life. Contains intimate photographs taken from the author's personal collection.