Tento britský spisovatel proslul svým pronikavým pohledem na lidskou psychiku a složité společenské vztahy. Jeho díla se vyznačují hlubokou introspekcí a detailním zkoumáním motivací postav. Autor mistrně používá jazyk k vytvoření atmosférických a myšlenkově podnětných příběhů. Čtenáři oceňují jeho schopnost zachytit jemné nuance lidské zkušenosti.
Migrant Workers, Globalisation and the Sino-French Connection
256 stránek
9 hodin čtení
Focusing on the recruitment of Chinese labourers during World War I, the book delves into the experiences of 140,000 workers contracted by the French and British governments. It details their roles, living conditions, and the attitudes of the governments towards them. Additionally, it highlights the continued use of Chinese labourers post-war and situates their experiences within the broader context of globalization during that era.
Paige Decker excels in decoding the mysteries of DNA but finds her skills challenged when Carl Parker, a man asserting his innocence in a murder conviction, seeks help from her colleague Leo Cunningham. As they delve into the investigation, the story unfolds with themes of justice, truth, and the complexities of genetic evidence, pushing Paige to confront ethical dilemmas and the implications of her work.
Bídníci IV. ( Selanka v ulici Plymetově a epopeje v ulici sv. Diviše). Tento román zachycuje život francouzského lidu v 1. třetině 19. století. Ústřední postavou je Jean Valjean. Je to bývalý galejník, který se na galeje dostal za krádež chleba. Když se mu podařilo uprchnout, okradl starého kněze, který mu nabídl nocleh. Když ho ale chytli četníci, kněz jim řekl, že stříbrné příbory Jeanu Valjeanovi dal darem, přidal mu ještě stříbrné svícny a tím ho zachránil od galejí. Tím Jeana ovlivnil a ten se poté stal dobrodincem a ochráncem těch nejbídnějších. Jeho protihráčem je policejní prefekt Javert, který ho pronásleduje. Zastává názor, že galejník zůstane galejníkem, a považuje dopadení Valjeana za své životní poslání. Ženskými hrdinkami románu jsou Fantine, mladá žena, kterou bída dohnala k prostituci a její dcera Cosette, které se ujal Jean Valjean a vychovává ji. Román vyznívá jako obžaloba tehdejší společnosti a mravů.
Too often, it seems that science and spirituality are irreconcilable—but by linking the apparently unrelated fields of quantum physics, holistic health, cosmology, theology, neuroscience, evolutionary theory, and consciousness studies, Paul Bailey proves that each is a facet of a greater, unified reality, and that science and spirituality are two sides of the same coin. Only when we make this link will the true nature of the universe be revealed to us. What Bailey has to say will inspire mind-shifts and alter our perception of the universe. The book's revolutionary insights emerged from a whimsically phrased, but ultimately serious question that scientists tried to answer: if an elephant were sucked into a black hole, where would its matter go? They ultimately realized that each person's vision of the elephant's fate shifted depending on his or her particular viewing position. And that's what Bailey allows us to do: see reality from a different perspective. With this knowledge, we finally understand our place in the universe and gain new insights into some of the most challenging questions facing the world today.
Set in 16th-century Rome, the narrative centers on Nanna's efforts to educate her daughter Pippa about love and men. Through a series of candid dialogues, Nanna shares insights on the lives of women, from whores to housewives, emphasizing the art of seduction with wit and satire. Aretino's work is characterized by its bold frankness and playful language, offering a vivid glimpse into the courtesan's world. Renowned as a pioneer of European pornographic writing, Aretino's multifaceted talent shines through in this provocative masterpiece.
Reminiscing, 70 year old Andrew remembers his uncle - a lyric tenor who ended up in operetta - who rescued him from a likely death in fascist Romania. Stories of Rudolf's career and eccentric household are intertwined with the unfolding of secrets that have shadowed Andrew's otherwise happy life
Novelist Paul Bailey's selection of prose and poetry chosen to reflect the magic of 1st love - and the trials that often follow. 1st Love is a unique collection of extracts from letters, diaries, poetry and fiction, from ancient times to present day. Heathcliff's love for Cathy in Wuthering Heights, Romeo's for Juliet: Keat's longing letters to Fanny Brawne; Captain Wentworth's appeal to Anne Elliot in Jane Austen's Persuasion. Poets, Saints, Wives and Mistresses, Husbands and suitors- here are lovers galore.
The bemusement of foreign visitors, the joys and horrors of London buses and the London Underground, the sprawl of the suburbs and the excitement of the City, all add to the dazzling panorama. There could be no better introduction, and no better tribute to this fascinating city than The Oxford Book of London.
