Bøger af Richard West

Few figures have dominated a nation's destiny as much as Marshal Tito of former Yugoslavia. For nearly thirty years he held together mutually hostile religious groups in a deeply divided country, but his death in 1980 rekindled centuries-old hatreds and by 1992 Yugoslavia ceased to exist. In this revealing biography, Richard West questions the full impact of Tito's reign of power and his implicit responsibility for the ensuing violent, bloody war in Bosnia.'Excellent ... I recommend his book for those who already know about Yugoslavia and want food for thought about the future.' David Owen, Sunday Times'Admirable ... Carefully researched and extremely readable.' Literary Review'A passionate book, in which West's historical sense is interlaced with his own very intimate knowledge of Yugoslavia from the late 1940s on and of the poignancy of [subsequent] events.' Fergus Pyle, Irish Times'Masterly'. Glasgow Herald

'Sheer delight ... A story as good as one of Defoe's own novels, full of immediacy, action and good sense ... We can look the great biographers Macaulay and Trevelyan in the face.' The Daily Telegraph Daniel Defoe bestrode the age like a colossus. He was both an observer and participant in events - informed and insightful. In this acclaimed biography, West offers both a history of Britain in Defoe's time as well as an in depth exploration of the life and mind of one of England's greatest and most misunderstood authors. Through this excellent and entertaining work we get the chance to glimpse not only the events which inspired Defoe to write his many masterpieces - including the classic Robinson Crusoe - but follow his career trajectory as tradesman, soldier and spy, to journalist, satirist, pamphleteer and novelist, drawing on his writings and letters from the period. Defoe was a man who experienced his fair share of troubles - from marital difficulties, and poor health, to imprisonment and crippling debt. He was to his lasting shame no businessman, and was hounded by his creditors until his untimely death. But West stresses that it was Defoe's bankruptcy that led him to become the great novelist we know today. Recommend reading for fans of Claire Tomalin and Peter Ackroyd. 'Superb ... There is a strong sense, throughout this minutely researched, hugely entertaining book, of a writer being restored to his rightful place in the literary hierarchy.' The Observer Richard West was a celebrated journalist and much admired biographer. He is also the author of Chaucer: The Life and Times of the First English Poet.

'A genuinely fascinating book, the best kind of popular history' Literary ReviewThis first, and some would say greatest, poet of the English language stands before the gateway of the early modern age.Chaucer lived at a time when the elite languages of former conquerors, French and Latin, were both giving way to English - no longer just the vernacular of the common people, but increasingly the language of the court, the law, and of literature.Richard West weaves a fascinating picture of this extraordinary man - spy and poet - whose character has intrigued and puzzled lovers of his comic masterpiece, "The Canterbury Tales".How did Chaucer remain so apparently cheerful and serene, through one of the cruellest eras of history? As a child he survived the Black Death, later he fought in France during the Hundred Years War, served as a diplomat in Italy, and became an MP at the angry beginnings of the Protestant Reformation, the Peasants' Revolt and the overthrow of Richard II.How much was Chaucer shaped by the age, and how much did Chaucer shape his era?This acclaimed biography and history book will appeal to both the general reader and medievalist.Richard West was a celebrated journalist and much admired biographer. He is also the author of 'The Life and Strange Surprising Adventure of Daniel Defoe.'

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ A Sermon Upon The Publick Breaches: Preach'd At St. Paul's Covent-Garden, On Sunday March 11. 1715/16 Richard West Printed for J. Churchill, at the Black-Swan in Pater-Noster-Row., 1716 Religion; Christianity; Anglican; Religion / Christianity / Anglican; Religion / Sermons / Christian; Sermons, English

Introducing Communication Theory: Analysis and Application reflects the fact that communication theory courses are vibrant and teachers of communication understand the importance of theoretical thinking. Thousands of instructors and students have appreciated the consistent, organized template employed throughout Introducing Communication Theory that guides exploration and inquiry.The authors wrote the book to demonstrate to students how theorizing can help them understand themselves, as well as their experiences, relationships, media, environment, and culture. They felt that some books trivialized theory, while others were written at a level that was far too advanced for an undergraduate. Students benefit from a text that relates theory directly to their lives, and thorough updates of scholarship and examples enhance the relevance of Introducing Communication Theory for learners.

Let's get started with Google Classroom for EducatorsVirtual education has been the order of the day in recent times and with the COVID-19 pandemic having a huge effect on the current educational system, it becomes more imperative to have a bespoke system devoid of disruptions. This is what the Google Classroom under the Google Suite for Education embodies. For teachers and students, the time is ripe to carve your niche in the use of this exceptional platform. This book serves as a practical guide to the use of the Google Classroom, in order to curb physical hindrances to classroom activities.What the author has penned in his book goes beyond mere reads, but an approach that takes you through the practicality of the Google Classroom from the head to the tail. The Google Classroom is dimensioned in several forms which may look technical from the onset, but this book redefines every procedure to the platform, making it profound for teachers and students. The book is also an explorative manual for teachers who are new to the virtual education system. It unveils every bit of the Google Classroom, leaving no stone unturned.Furthermore, the author has knife-dived into the peculiarities of the Google Classroom, unlocking every feature and technique. With the book as a self-help guide, your experience with the Google Suite for Education will become seamless and effortless as possible. This book can also be deployed for students' use with the easy-to-comprehend indepth analysis of the Google Classroom. Take a ride with the contents of the book and bolster your educational experience in the virtual world.Scroll up and hit the BUY WITH ONE-CLICK BUTTON to get the book in your library

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A man hell-bent on challenging his own sobrietyRecovering alcoholic Richard West has never exorcised the ghosts of his worst tragedy. It destroyed his life and left him broken. With guilt eating him alive, he buys a motorcycle and escapes on an impulsive journey into the Australian Outback.As the former corporate cop attempts to circumnavigate one of the harshest continents in the world in just a few months, he sees haunting visions that both torture and guide him. But when he meets a woman in a yellow drop-top Bug, she threatens his sobriety. With each temptation, the bottle of Johnnie Walker in his saddlebag whispers his name.Eventually, he has to make a choice. One that will change everything.If is an extraordinary memoir about riding to redemption. If you like flawed heroes, road novels, or have ever battled to overcome your own demons, then Richard West's memoir will touch your heart.Get If today and join this gut-wrenching fight to survive!"This memoir is an explosion of rich lived experience, humour, gravitas and poignancy. If tells the story of an outback contemporary Australia not seen by many and documents the struggle of a man coming to terms with himself, his past and his future." - Paul Williams (Internationally acclaimed author of Soldier Blue and winner of the South African book of the year).

During the later part of the last century there was rapid development of the study and understanding of the changing environments of the last 2 million years. This came to provide a firm background for today's knowledge of the significance and importance of climatic change.

Introducing Communication Theory: Analysis and Application focuses on the links between theory and everyday experiences. This text uses an engaging writing style and a consistent, organized template to present the concept of theory and help students become insightful, critical thinkers. The Connect course for this offering includes SmartBook, an adaptive reading and study experience that guides students to master, recall, and apply key concepts while providing automatically graded assessments.

This anthology presents the writings of eight graduates from the University of the Sunshine Coast's Master of Professional Practice (Creative Writing) 2017/18 program. We have compiled this collection from extracts of our manuscripts.

The first great Englishman and his 'calamitous' century