Bøger af Michael Pearson

This extensive record of unique, centuries-old patterns from the remote fishing villages of Scotland and England combines a social history of the regions with detailed patterns and practical instructions for knitters. Richly illustrated, including 32 pages in color.

Step into the captivating world of Offset, the iconic musician whose journey goes 'Beyond the Beats, Love, and Legacy.' In this compelling biography, explore the highs and lows of his rise to fame, delving into the rhythmic beats that shaped his artistry. Uncover the untold stories of love that fueled his creative spirit and witness the profound impact he leaves on the music industry, crafting a legacy that resonates far beyond the stage. A tale of resilience, passion, and the indelible mark of a true artist, 'Offset: Beyond the Beats, Love, and Legacy' is a symphony of words that brings the man behind the music to life.

Denzel Washington: A Journey on Screen - Explore the Triumphs and Transformations of a Hollywood LegendExperience the captivating journey of Denzel Washington, one of Hollywood's most iconic actors. This comprehensive biography delves into his award-winning career, exploring his transformative roles and the unwavering dedication that has made him a legend.Uncover the secrets behind his success: From stage to screen: Witness his rise from theatre prodigy to a powerhouse leading man.Unveiling iconic characters: Go behind the scenes of his most celebrated performances, from Malcolm X to Training Day.The method behind the magic: Explore the techniques that fuel his mesmerizing performances (if your book explores his acting approach).A career of firsts: Discover how he shattered barriers and redefined what it means to be a leading African American actor in Hollywood.Denzel Washington: A Journey on Screen is more than just a biography of an actor. It's a captivating exploration of dedication, artistic triumph, and the ever-evolving landscape of Hollywood.This book is for you if: You're a Denzel Washington fan wanting a deeper understanding of his filmography.You admire the journeys of Hollywood legends.You crave insightful analysis of iconic performances.Embark on this cinematic journey with Denzel Washington today. Scroll up and add it to your cart!

Personal diaries of world changing events are extraordinarily special. They offer a deep richness in terms of experience that cannot be captured by historical works. They follow events as they were experienced at the time and therefore convey the fear, the excitement, the wonder and the uncertainty that the author was facing. Charles Pearson's very complete war diary is just this; a wonderfully written account which captures local colour, daily detail, the paradoxes of war and of life in the military, the monotony of travel together with its opportunities and periodic exposure to danger and death. The author captures the lived experience of the Second World War as he witnessed it; first as an almost passive observer, although not without danger, then as an active participant in both air defence and then field artillery, and finally as a peace-keeper seeking to return a broken nation to its feet. (Extract from Foreword by Colonel Jon Cresswell) Amongst the many fast moving stories in this volume: Charles' escape from France in 1940 after being cut off by German Panzers from the main Dunkirk evacuation, and the trials and tribulations of his officer training in the Middle East desert.

Personal diaries of world changing events are extraordinarily special. They offer a deep richness in terms of experience that cannot be captured by historical works. They follow events as they were experienced at the time and therefore convey the fear, the excitement, the wonder and the uncertainty that the author was facing. Charles Pearson

Fantastic facts about the Black Country, new in paperback

In this memoir, Pearson renders time and place vividly through lyricalnarrative and generous spirit toward his characters, juxtaposingdescriptions of adolescent escapades with the grim disciplineof parochial schools. In this Bronx, dreams of escape fuse withbittersweet memories.

A moving memoir, Dreaming of Columbus illuminates place as a force that shapes lives. Through recollection and reportage, Michael Pearson recreates the Bronx of the 1950s and 60s, the place of his youth, that "precisely known world, safe and claustrophobic, " an Irish Catholic culture filled with light and shadows.Pearson renders time and place vividly through his lyrical narrative voice and generous spirit toward his characters. In a work that is both comic and sad, he juxtaposes descriptions of adolescent escapades with the grim discipline of parochial schools. It is in this Bronx that dreams of escape fuse with bittersweet memories.The driving force behind Pearson's story is its people -- an enigmatic father, a steadfast mother, an eccentric and influential writing teacher, the boys and girls who shared his neighborhood, the high school girl who shared his vision and his life -- and the books that made escape and return seem possible.Few writers go home again as successfully as Michael Pearson. When he literally and imaginatively revisits the all-but-unrecognizable Bronx of his youth, longing for its intense life, he concedes it was "close to paradise." We understand perfectly.

Slims Masterstroke at Meiktila. The Burma Campaign has a strong following.Describes Slims daring strategy to outflank the Japanese as they withdrew to Rangoon.To succeed Slim needed to maintain complete secrecy and overcome massive supply problems. The methods employed are described.The success of the plan brought about the early defeat of the Japanese in Burma. This is an overdue study of a major campaign with huge implications for the outcome of the War.

A re-creation of the American Revolution from the British point of view --and a dramatically different picture of the birth of our nation.

Now in its 8th edition the Pearson Canal Companion to the Severn and Avon has increased in size and provides invaluable information about the inland waterways of the Severn and Avon plus the mid-Worcestershire ring and Cotswold Canals.

A coming-of-age novel with a twist - along with two interracial love stories, a depiction of the explosive 1960s in America and a cross-country search for Mark Twain.

Technological developments on many fronts have created in our society some extremely difficult moral predicaments. Previous generations have not had to face the dilemmas posed by, for example, the availability of safe abortions, sperm banks and prostoglandins.

Pearson's canal companions encourage visitors, explain the lie of the land and provide a lasting souvenir of journeys made. This new 9th edition of the Stourport & Black Country Rings and Birmingham Canal Navigations Canal Companion marks a new format: theextent has increased from 96 to 160 pages, maps from 41 to 48 and photographs from 65 to 153.

A unique blend of memoir, literary appreciation, and travel narrative, Reading Life is a series of interrelated essays tracking the relationship between books and experience, dramatizing and reflecting on how stories lead us into the world, and how we transform that engagement with the world back into personal narrative.

Presents the author's experiences and impressions, transporting the reader from bustling streets outside Shanghai's City God Temple to the Masai Mara plain. This title provides a literary journey, enriching his encounters with descriptions of the great books and great writers who have also brought the world closer to their readers.

Comprehensive introduction to researching Black Country ancestors. Brings family history to life by exploring the world in which your ancestors lived. Designed for researchers who are starting to investigate their family history.

Revised and updated in 2021 this 3rd edition features facts and figures, insights and entertainment, wit and wisdom: from Brentford to Burscough, from Shardlow to Sharpness, from Tipton to Todmorden. It focusses on the Kennet & Avon, linking Bristol with Reading, and the River Thames between Oxford and Brentford.

Michael Pearson here writes about his travels to American places of literary import, including: William Faulkner's Mississippi; Ernest Hemingway's Key West; John Steinbeck's California; Mark Twain's Missouri; and Flannery O'Connor's Georgia.

This companion recaptures the north for Pearson's, exploring the Calder & Hebble, Aire & Calder and Leeds & Liverpool. Featuring for the first time the deservedly popular 'Liverpool Link', and the river Aire and Selby canal. Over 200 miles of characterful inland waterways expertly interpreted to inspire discovery, on foot, afloat or by bicycle.