Bøger af James Fulcher

In a world not so unlike our own, a family's sheltered lives can quickly become shattered. Political power has taken hold over people's lives, incessant propaganda is used to maintain control, there's a war that may not be real, and then a seemingly random event tosses a peaceful family's life into turmoil and upheaval. Suddenly surrounded by danger and deceit, will the family's son, Yodar, rise to the occasion? Face-to-face with life and death situations, what inner courage and forbidden powers must be summoned? The surprise appearance of an inquirist brings new questions - is she a friend to help them, or a foe filled with espionage? And what of the statuesque beauty that wants to kill - is she really evil? This exciting and readable fantasy takes place in a world that is recognizable but different. The intriguing story, filled with adventure and romance, explores the outer world that is now filled with dangerous obstacles at every turn, as well as the inner exploration required of the family to fulfill their unexpected quest.

Dominique, the world's first human clone, was created by Travis for selfish reasons. Then it turned out she had a mind of her own. Her remarkable and courageous journey to surpass being just a wealthy man's object makes this a saga of courage, suspense and perseverance. Along the way she has to learn about life, love, loss, and danger. Then, to her astonishment, she learns that the choices she makes will have a profound effect not only on her and her circle of acquaintances, but on all humanity. Dominique's journey is interlaced with intrigue and adventure, as she learns the meaning of being human. But in the end, it is the hard to learn human values that give her the courage to carry on.

Love lost and love found, and how perseverance can pay off in unexpected ways. Spanning a lifetime, this adventure and love story starts with a lonely old man's memories of beautiful young Meredith, his lost love. Then a lad, just coming-of-age, forces his way into the old man's life. It is their story, the profound losses and glorious triumphs, which carry through to the reader. The boy enters the old man's life and begins the long process of restoring the man's vigor and enthusiasm, but it's not a one-way path. Through trials and challenges the two of them experience a marvelous adventure in life. What unfolds is poignant and deeply meaningful for each of them, leading the way to both tragedies and fulfilling surprises. Surmounting the obstacles, against the odds, life can truly be a wondrous experience.

Hvad er kapitalismen? Hvor kom den fra, og hvordan har den udviklet sig til i dag? Hvordan ser den ud på verdensplan og på tværs af kulture? Og hvad med kapitalismens kriser? En meget kort introduktion til kapitalisme er en letforståelig gennemgang af alle disse spørgsmål.Bogen henvender sig til elever, studerende og alle med interesse for kapitalisme, dens facetter samt samfundet omkring os.James Fulcher er ph.d. og underviser i sociologi på University of Leicester. Han forsker i forskellige samfunds udvikling, bl.a. med fokus på industrialiseringerne i Storbritannien og Sverige samt Japans udvikling som kejserrige som først en militær supermagt og senere en økonomisk.