Michael Bennett je uznávaný novozélandský scenárista a autor, jehož filmy byly uvedeny na předních světových festivalech. Ve své tvorbě se často zabývá hlubokými společenskými tématy a zkoumá lidskou zkušenost s jedinečnou citlivostí. Bennettův styl se vyznačuje silným narativem a pronikavým vhledem do psychologie postav, což čtenářům a divákům nabízí poutavý a podnětný zážitek. Jeho práce si klade za cíl odhalovat pravdu a inspirovat k zamyšlení nad komplexními otázkami existence.
Sériové vraždy probudí temnou minulost Nového Zélandu. I v ráji číhá smrt.Policejní vyšetřovatelce Haně Westermanové jednoho dne přistane v e-mailové schránce záhadné video, které ji zavede do zazděného pokoje, kde visí brutálně zavražděný muž. Pak následuje další zpráva a další mrtvý… Hana odhalí mrazivou spojitost se zločinem, který se odehrál před sto šedesáti lety, a zjistí, že vraždy souvisejí s utu, maorskou rituální odplatou, i s ní samotnou. Ocitá se tak na stopě prvního sériového vraha v dějinách Nového Zélandu a musí ho zastavit dřív, než dokončí svůj ďábelský plán. V sázce je totiž to nejcennější, co má.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Caribbean, this book explores the unique culinary landscape of tropical cooking, highlighting the rich flavors of seafood and gourmet dishes. It features recipes inspired by the diverse islands, including St. Thomas, Aruba, and the British Virgin Islands, while also delving into the culture of misfit pirates and chefs. With a focus on fine dining and food photography, it offers a professional perspective on Caribbean cuisine, perfect for both travel enthusiasts and culinary adventurers seeking to recreate exotic flavors at home.
The book addresses the pervasive issue of negative self-talk and offers strategies to combat it. It explores the impact of internal criticism on mental well-being and provides practical techniques for cultivating a more positive mindset. Readers will discover methods to challenge their inner dialogue, develop self-compassion, and foster resilience. The aim is to empower individuals to silence negativity and embrace a more uplifting and affirming narrative in their lives.
Following a dramatic downfall, a once-dominant Wall Street figure finds himself stripped of his wealth and status. Determined to reclaim his former life, he embarks on a high-stakes journey that tests his limits and forces him to confront the consequences of his past decisions. The narrative explores themes of ambition, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of success in the cutthroat world of finance.
An in-depth, full-color, step-by-step guide to the new golf swing that has taken the PGA Tour by stormThe traditional golf swing requires a level of coordination that few golfers have. So it's no surprise that, despite huge advances in club and ball technology, the average golf handicap in America has dropped by only one stroke since 1990. Maverick golf instructors Michael Bennett and Andy Plummer spent a decade researching the swing, eventually combining physiology and physics to create a method they dubbed the "Stack and Tilt." The result? Big-name pros like Mike Weir, Tommy Armour III, and Aaron Baddeley are already converts, and Bennett and Plummer are now two of the most soughtafter swing coaches in the game.Making these breakthroughs available to everyone, The Stack and Tilt Swing is a handsome, fully illustrated, complete course, packed with more than two hundred full-color photographs that make it easy for golfers at all levels to adopt this radical yet simple approach. Analyzing why the traditional swing won't work for most golfers, the authors explain the importance of keeping the upper body stacked over the lower body, while the spine tilts toward the target during the backswing, greatly reducing the inconsistencies created by the old-fashioned approach. Enhanced with practice routines, a troubleshooting list, test cases, and point-by-point assistance, this is the breakthrough guide to golf's hot new secret weapon.
Michael Bennett offers the first global history of the spread of vaccination
during the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the experience of smallpox, the hopes
invested in vaccination by doctors and parents in the early nineteenth
century, and the children put arm-to-arm in the war against smallpox.