Nick Mason Knihy

Nick Mason, jediný člen Pink Floyd, který prožil s kapelou čtyřicet let, nabízí podrobný pohled na úspěchy i neúspěchy skupiny. Od undergroundových začátků koncem šedesátých let, přes fenomenální úspěch alba The Dark Side Of The Moon, až po vnitřní rozepře, Mason vypráví inteligentně, originálně a sebekriticky o legendární rockové kapele. Tato dlouho očekávaná kniha přináší jedinečný pohled na historii jedné z nejúspěšnějších a nejdéle hrajících skupin. Mason, jako zakládající člen, zachycuje události svýma očima a nevyhýbá se ironii, dojetí ani vtipu. Kniha je doplněna fotografiemi z jeho osobního archivu, které zachycují klíčové okamžiky života skupiny, z nichž mnohé nebyly dosud publikovány. Mason popisuje historii kapely, která se proslavila originálními aranžmá a světelnými show, a zmiňuje nešťastný osud Syda Barretta, prvního vůdce skupiny. Jak Barrettova legenda rostla, kapela se posouvala blíž k rocku a mainstreamu, přičemž vznikly obrovské hity na albech jako The Wall. Mason sleduje vývoj skupiny od rhythm and blues k psychedelickým experimentům, což činí tuto knihu nezbytnou pro každého fanouška Pink Floyd.

Nick Mason's lifelong passion for motor racing is reflected in his unique collection of sports and racing cars, all meant to be driven hard rather than stored as museum pieces. Collaborating with test driver Mark Hales, Mason has pushed twenty-two of these cars to their limits, creating a vivid account that captures the power and exhilaration of these iconic machines. The collection includes incredibly fast models like the Porsche 935 and the limited edition McLaren F1, alongside rare gems such as the legendary V16 BRM, one of only three in existence, and the Ferrari 250GTO, which reached a peak value of £10 million. Classic models like the Bugatti T35B, Maserati 250F, and Ferrari T3, which secured Gilles Villeneuve's victory in the 1978 Montreal Grand Prix, also feature prominently. Each car undergoes a rigorous test sequence at Silverstone, revealing surprising results. Hales details the unique sensations, sounds, and vibrations of each vehicle's handling, while Mason shares insights into the history and heritage of each model, offering a personal perspective on the challenges and triumphs of collecting classic cars.

The definitive history of Pink Floyd by founding member Nick Mason, this reading edition brings up-to-date the band's incredible story as told uniquely from the inside out. Including the complete text of the original in an easy-toread format, a new chapter covering the passing of Rick Wright and the release of the group's final album, and 80 pages of images from Mason's archives plus new photos, Inside Out is a masterly rock memoir and an eye opener for both veteran fans and those just discovering the group.

A guided journey revealing hidden values and buried treasures while negotiating the investing landscape. A metaphorical journey through the hot, shifting sands of the capital markets ‘desert’ to awaken readers to the urgency of the "Behavior Gap"—a chronic gap of under-performance relative to the markets experienced by investors worldwide. This is a roadmap of portfolio management concepts and contrarian tactics that can turn misbehaviors, undue risks, and short-term gambles into longer-term strengths. Through 27 chapters and four tiers, the author progressively introduces more powerful tools & techniques used in the founding and ongoing management of the Oasis Growth Fund, a North American Hedge Fund.

Report on Kaghan - and adjoining territory including Allai Kohistan and Shinaka is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Officer Harry Feversham leaves his military position right before an important battle to the disappointment of his three closest friends and the woman he loves. Appalled by his decision, they each gift him with one striking symbol--a white feather. A young British soldier, Harry Feversham, suddenly resigns from his post and leaves his regiment. He is quickly overcome with shame as he receives four feathers, which signify his cowardice. Three are from his peers Captain Trench, Lieutenant Castleton and Lieutenant Willoughby, and one is from his fiancée, Ethne Eustace. Driven by guilt, Harry participates in various heroic acts to regain his honor and return their feathers. The Four Feathers is one of A.E.W. Mason's most famous works. It explores the unbearable weight of status and reputation in a world driven by strict codes. It has been adapted multiple times for television and film. The most notable version was the 2002 feature starring Oscar-winner Heath Ledger as Harry. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Four Feathers is both modern and readable.