Ian Thomson-Newman Knihy

"As a singer of other-worldly horror and celestial beatitude alike, Dante has no equal. Yet, in spite of our distance from medieval theology, the Florentine poet's allegorical journey through hell, purgatory and paradise remains one of the essential books of mankind. At least fifty English language versions of the 'Inferno' - the first part of Dante's epic - appeared in the twentieth century alone. If Dante's Comedy speaks to our present condition, it is because Dante wrote the epic of Everyman who sets out in search of salvation in this world. And he wrote his great poem in the ordinary Italian of his time - not in Latin - and not in literary language. He wrote about suffering bodies and human weakness, and about divine ecstasy, in words that have resonated with readers and great writers for the last 700 years." --Publisher description

Profusely illustrated, this book blends both entertaining travelogue and historical reference data to make a fascinating read on the heyday of rail travel in South America

This study of Romantic era London taverns explores metropolitan political and cultural life, focusing on architecture and convivial practice, including drinking songs, toasting practices, Anacreontic poetry and political ballads. It will appeal to literary scholars, historians, musicologists, and anyone interested in the history of the British pub.

Combining academic insight and inspiring real-world examples this book offers a new business model which argues that all companies should become responsible businesses, transforming the sustainability agenda into a more holistic and systemic approach.