Bøger af David Laws

In these pages, former coalition Cabinet minister David Laws explores periods in British history when one party needed the other to secure electoral support or the ability to govern.

Did Sir Francis Drake really claim Monterey for Queen Elizabeth? What does it take to win the world's worst car show? Why did the new nation of Argentina attack the port of Monterey? Monterey County is known nationwide for its agricultural bounty, a bay bursting with marine life, world famous golf courses, annual displays of automobile extravagance, and Big Sur, one of the top ten scenic road trips in the nation, but what about the stories and places that don't appear in traditional travel guides? Secret Monterey: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure reveals the unexpected and little-known stories behind major attractions as well as numerous other spots replete with mystery and intrigue. Did General Sherman really jilt the beautiful Senorita Bonifacio? Why did activists decapitate the only Catholic saint beatified in the US? When will the next "big one" strike along one of the world's most closely observed earthquake faults? Local author, travel writer, and historian David Laws answers these questions and introduces you to the other side of Monterey County, a trove of unexpected and unique places just waiting to be explored.

¿Podrías encontrar esperanza durante el momento más oscuro?Basada en hechos reales, Los huérfanos del Führer es una novela poderosa y conmovedora ambientada durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.En una zona industrial de Múnich y en tiempos de guerra, 27 niños asustados y hambrientos se esconden de la Gestapo. Sus padres han sido enviados a campos de concentración y no tienen otro lugar a donde ir.La maestra Claudia Kellner descubre al grupo cuando recibe por primera vez a dos víctimas sin hogar, arriesgando su propia seguridad al darles refugio.Mientras tanto, Peter Chesham, un espía que trabaja para los británicos, logra ingresar al territorio del Tercer Reich. Pero su misión ultrasecreta se ve amenazada cuando descubre el escondite de los huérfanos. Si continúa con su misión, tendrá consecuencias fatales para todos los que le rodean, pero si no lo hace, los nazis podrían ganar la guerra. Peter se enfrenta a un agonizante dilema; obedecer órdenes o salvar a los niños.¿Dirigirá la última operación de escape o completará la tarea que se le ha encomendado?Lo que decida podría determinar el destino de la historia ...Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.David Laws es un periodista y escritor de varias novelas. Ganador del Premio Literario Yeovil. Cuando no trabaja como reportero o subeditor de periódicos y revistas, prueba su suerte conduciendo autobuses y trenes, volando planeadores o vendiendo cristalería.

A researcher seizes an opportunity to find out what happened to her grandfather during WWII—and discovers a present-day threat as she retraces his steps . . .  Munich, 1938: Two men successfully infiltrate the notorious conference at which Prime Minister Chamberlain will hand Czechoslovakia over to Hitler. One is an American radio correspondent determined to stop the gullible and dangerous act with a dramatic protest. But the other pulls a gun, and pandemonium ensues.  Britain, 2013: History researcher Emma Drake has always wondered what really happened to her grandfather. The infamous Munich agreement was signed and Bradley Wilkes disappeared from the pages of history. Ever since, the family has avoided the topic and let the mystery linger. Now, through her academic work, Emma has stumbled onto an opportunity to investigate. Her quest will take her to America, Germany, and beyond—and into a present-day plot that could have explosive international consequences—in this novel of suspense and adventure from the author of The Fuhrer’s Orphans.

Innovation has emerged as a central concern in sustainable development and related policy arenas such as climate change. The book explores the implications for policy practice of this new emphasis and the challenges it creates for public, private, and civic actors who want to foster technological innovation as a way to promote sustainable development. We present a set of case studies of success and analyze their implications for practice. We emphasize that innovation extends all the way down to the user and highlight the often unmet demands for institutional innovation this creates. We describe a framework for analyzing these cases that draws out their implications for policy and for action by governmental, non-governmental, and market organizations.

In this moving novel based on true events, a teacher and a British spy discover a group of children hiding from the Nazis in WWII Munich.When their parents are taken to concentration camps, twenty-seven children are left alone, hungry, and scared. Claudia Kellner, a German elementary school teacher, discovers the group hiding in a deserted Munich railroad yard. Only able to hide two of them in her home, she is desperate to find shelter for the others.Meanwhile, British spy Peter Chesham has penetrated Third Reich territory. But his critical mission is interrupted when he discovers the orphans' hiding place. Following through on his orders would have fatal consequences for them. But giving up could mean losing the war. Now Peter and Claudia must work together, attempting an impossible rescue operation with the children's lives-and the fate of the world-at stake.

The definitive account of the death of Lord Kitchener and the sinking of HMS Hampshire off the west coast of the Orkney Islands.

Frank, funny and shocking: the inside account of the Coalition government. David Law's account of the 2010 - 2015 government, 'Coalition', was published to wide acclaim

When David Cameron and Nick Clegg stepped out into the rose garden at No. 10 to launch the first coalition government since the Second World War, it was amid a sea of uncertainty. Some doubted whether the coalition could survive a full term - or even a full year. Five years later, this bold departure for British politics had weathered storms, spending cuts and military strikes, rows, referendums and riots. In this compelling insider account, David Laws lays bare the inner workings of the coalition government from its birth in 2010 to its demise in 2015. As one of the chief Lib Dem negotiators, Laws had a front-row seat from the very beginning of the parliament. Holding key posts in the heart of government, he was there for the triumphs, the tantrums and the tactical manoeuvrings. Now, he brings this experience to bear, revealing how crucial decisions were made, uncovering the often explosive divisions between and within the coalition parties, and candidly exploring the personalities and positions of the leading players on both sides of the government. Honest, insightful and at times shocking, Coalition shines a powerful light on perhaps the most fascinating political partnership of modern times.