Bøger af Robert Wilkinson

If you like jokes, one-liners, puns and the absurdity of life- this is for you.Follows on from 'The Dad Bloke Jokes' and derives from my Twitter feed @robertwlk if you like a few giggles each day.

Robert Wilkinson, editor of the online poetry magazine, The Passionate Transitory (thepassionatetransitory.yolasite.com), now brings out the first collection of his own work, Raining Quinces. It contains over eighty poems in all, and is divided into three parts: Camino (poems inspired by his wanderings on the French and Spanish pilgrim routes to Santiago), Lightness Of Being (light verse and humorous poems) and Blue Fruit (poems on love, life, nature, landscape, art and family relationships). Linking all these three sections is the implicit or explicit notion of spiritual quest. The poet is seeking quasi-religious truths within himself, within others and within the world, and this existential and metaphysical journey takes him into many different material, mental and emotional regions, which he traverses with humour, philosophy and, often, with subtle and deep feeling. The poetic styles and forms employed vary from the sonnet, the haiku, the limerick and the rhyming couplet to free verse and affectionate parody. The book is dedicated to 'Camino pilgrims everywhere'.

"Discover the Eternal City: A 2023 Travel Guide to Rome" is the ultimate pocket guide for anyone planning a trip to one of the world's most fascinating cities. This comprehensive guidebook takes readers on a journey through the ancient history, art, food, and culture of Rome, offering insider tips and recommendations to make the most of your visit.With 10 chapters covering everything from the top tourist attractions to hidden gems off the beaten path, readers will learn about the city's rich history and immerse themselves in its vibrant culture. From the iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and the Vatican to the hidden piazzas and secret gardens, this guidebook has it all.The book also provides practical advice for navigating the city, including tips for transportation, accommodations, and dining. It even includes a chapter on Rome's thriving nightlife scene, with recommendations for the best bars, clubs, and live music venues.Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, "Discover the Eternal City: A 2023 Travel Guide to Rome" is the ultimate resource for making the most of your trip to Rome. With detailed maps, insider knowledge, and stunning photography, this guidebook is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the Eternal City in depth.

Robert Wilkinson, author of Raining Quinces, now brings out his second poetry collection, Light Breaks. Once more he tempers a pervading sense of bittersweet yearning with irony and humour. There's a resigned realism within these pages, but an irrepressible romance too. You'll find a medley of poetic styles - from the haiku and the limerick to the villanelle and the cut-up. A book for today, you might say: knowing, parodic, postmodern - yet serious in its search for epiphanic truth.Reviewers had this to say about Raining Quinces: 'Robert Wilkinson writes like the practised pilgrim he is in this warm and entertaining collection. Sometimes he makes us laugh, sometimes he jolts with a surprising image. An underlying sense of spiritual longing infuses the diverse collection. A delightful companion for the road.' ROY BAYFIELD'Many things are incorporated into the poetry of this substantial book - spiritual insight, comic wordplay, personal confession . . . There is a Romantic simplicity about much of Robert's poetry. At points I'm reminded of Rilke and, in the lighter pieces, Wendy Cope and John Betjeman. This is poetry which lays its tune frankly on the air (as Basil Bunting put it). And he can be very funny. For a start, anyone who has not yet read his celebration of Nigella Lawson should buy this book. Of the more serious poems, I particularly liked Orpheus and Eurydice and Two Worlds in One - it was worth the price of the book for these two poems alone, I thought.' DOMINIC RIVRO

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This is an introduction to oriental philosophy via individual consideration of the ideas of 35 major figures drawn from six traditions: Zoroastrianism, Islam, India, Tibet, China and Japan. Commentaries on each philosopher are accompanied by overviews of these traditions.

?Wilkinson's discussion contains many insights. He sees numerous tensions and many internal contradictions in the toughness tradition. Some of his best perceptions revolve around the use of language to express toughness.... The author is also astute in probing the relationship between the producer ethos and the consumer ideal and in considering how those polarities affect the notion of American individualism. ...the book is a useful addition to the growing body of literature on gender roles and masculinity in American society.?-The Journal of American History

Nishida Kitaro (1870-1945) is one of the most important Japanese philosopher. This book focuses on the consequences of Nishida's metaphysics in the areas of ethics, aesthetics, the philosophy of religion and notably the implications of Nishida's example for the question of pluralism.

Minds and Bodies is a concise introduction to the mind-body problem. It includes clear introductions to key concepts and readings from key thinkers. Students are encouraged to think critically about the readings.