Above All We Ask or Think
- 108 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
Tom Lee je britský romanopisec a učitel na Goldsmiths University. Jeho debutový román vypráví příběh Jamese Orra, jehož život se dramaticky změní. Lee se ve své tvorbě zaměřuje na hluboké lidské emoce a nečekané zvraty osudu.
Returning to Vietnam for a military medical meeting, Doctor Jimmy Capri confronts the ghosts of his past, including his PTSD from his first tour and a poignant love affair with Mai Nguyen, a nurse he once adored. As memories resurface, he grapples with his trauma while unexpectedly finding new love during his brief visit. This journey intertwines themes of healing, love, and the lasting impact of war, revealing how the past can shape the present in unexpected ways.
The story follows Gunny, a retired Marine turned CIA operative, and his former boss Ryan as they embark on a mission to thwart a terrorist attack on the U.S. Their quest intensifies as they seek to avenge the death of Ryan's old flame, intertwining personal loss with national security. As they navigate the dangerous world of black ops, Ryan is reluctantly drawn back into a life he wanted to leave behind, highlighting themes of duty, revenge, and the complexities of past relationships.
The story follows Gunny, a retired Marine turned CIA operative, as he embarks on a mission to uncover the source of leaks regarding covert operations to The Washington Post. To tackle this challenge, he enlists the help of Ryan, his former Marine Corps boss, who possesses the unique skills necessary for this covert investigation. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, secrecy, and the complexities of intelligence work as Gunny navigates the murky waters of espionage.
In a high-stakes mission, Ryan and Gunny head to Budapest to tackle a dual assignment. Ryan must discredit a U.S. terror group while uncovering details about a left-wing radical faction within the Hungarian government. As they navigate this treacherous landscape, the tension mounts, and the threat of betrayal looms large. The story promises suspense and intrigue as they confront dangerous adversaries and face the possibility of deadly consequences.
The story follows twenty-two-year-old Jim Icarus as he embarks on a life-changing trek to the base camp of Mount Everest with his father, Alex. Their adventure takes a dramatic turn when Jim saves a boy from a burning helicopter and falls in love with Charley, an emergency physician. As Alex battles high altitude sickness, a series of fortunate events, including the arrival of medical professionals and specialized equipment, leads to his recovery. The narrative intertwines themes of love, adventure, and the struggle for survival amidst the majestic yet perilous backdrop of the Himalayas.
This guidebook offers professional photographers a comprehensive approach to digitally enhancing images, designing albums, and producing high-quality prints. It covers essential topics such as image control, JPEG processing, and raw file management, along with workstation ergonomics and effective client presentations. Additionally, the book provides valuable tips for creating memorable albums through techniques like resizing, drop shadows, and composition, making it a vital resource for career photographers looking to refine their skills.
The narrative explores the impact of mental illness on family dynamics, focusing on Tom Lee's reflections on his parents' experiences in a now-closed psychiatric hospital. As he confronts his own mental health crisis, Tom seeks to understand his family's past and the stigma surrounding mental illness. The book delves into societal failures in caring for those with mental health issues, highlighting the fragility of the human mind and the complexities of personal and collective histories.
Claustrophobic, intense, troubled, these twelve astonishing stories hold a flare to the strange, elusive corners of our world, past and present; from the United States of the Gold Rush era to the Berlin of today, from Victorian England to the dusty border towns and high cities of modern South America.A young couple's passionate affair unravels as they wait anxiously in their hotel room for news of a recklessly conceived drug deal.An academic inherits a set of diaries detailing her great-grandfather's development of a bizarre new field of science; an endeavour which has shocking implications for his young daughter and unfaithful wife.And in Greenfly, a housebound woman is driven to distraction by the insects infesting her house - putting strain on an already fractured relationship with her partner.Lee's stories announce the arrival of a writer whose vision is razor sharp, blackly funny and startlingly original.