John Roberts sa vo svojej tvorbe zameriava predovšetkým na vzťahy medzi umením, fotografiou a každodenným životom. Jeho diela skúmajú, ako umenie reaguje na realitu a akým spôsobom je táto realita zobrazovaná a interpretovaná. Robertsov prístup sa vyznačuje analytickým vhľadom do umeleckých a estetických konceptov, ktorý čitateľom ponúka hlbšie porozumenie umeleckým teóriám.
Loneliness prompts Bennie Barrier to seek wisdom from Larry Ladder after his friend Cornelius Cone departs. Inspired by a New Year's resolution to embrace new opportunities, Bennie leaves behind his familiar life in Hythe Village to embark on exciting adventures in Southampton City Centre. This new series introduces readers to Bennie's journey of self-discovery and the friendships he forges along the way.
The second volume features 25 new adventures of Cornelius Cordovan Cone, the beloved traffic cone, spanning from "The Tale Of Sowley Bridge" to "The Tale Of Ollie Owl." Readers will enjoy the whimsical escapades alongside familiar and new friends, showcasing the charm and creativity of the Cornelius Cone series. Each story promises delightful encounters and imaginative storytelling that will captivate fans of all ages.
The fourth volume of Cornelius Cone adventures features 15 captivating tales, including stories from "The Tale Of The Silver Rings" to "The Tale Of The Night Bus." Readers will join Cornelius Cordovan Cone, a beloved character, as he embarks on exciting journeys alongside friends, both familiar and new. Additionally, this collection includes two special stories: "One Last Christmas" and "The Return Of Susie Suitcase," expanding the whimsical world of Cornelius Cone and enhancing the charm of his adventures.
The third volume of Cornelius Cone adventures features the beloved character, Cornelius Cordovan Cone, as he embarks on 25 new escapades. Spanning from "The Tale Of Two Cats" to "The Tale Of The Ghost House Part Two," this collection showcases thrilling stories filled with friendship and excitement. Readers can expect whimsical tales that highlight Cornelius's charm and the delightful interactions with both familiar and new companions.
The plot unfolds as Blake Langford investigates the mysterious death of a young girl discovered in a derelict building after an unexpected stop on the London Underground. As he delves deeper into the case, the harsh realities of London's streets complicate his search for answers. A shocking confession from his sister alters the investigation, forcing Blake to navigate familial loyalties and deception. Caught between two women seeking the truth and a brother needing protection, he grapples with trust and betrayal in a gripping tale of crime and family ties.
Blake Langford, haunted by his past, retreats into alcohol as New Year's approaches in Edinburgh. His isolation shatters when a body is discovered at Edinburgh Castle, reigniting unresolved mysteries from a decade ago. As he navigates the city's dark secrets, Blake confronts his inner turmoil while unraveling a murder linked by a chilling message. A woman's quest for closure intertwines with his investigation, raising questions about trust and deception. Can he overcome his demons to find the truth, or will history repeat itself?
Set against a backdrop of international intrigue, the story follows Blake Langford, a British intelligence officer whose life is upended when his fiancée, Rachael, disappears without a trace. Eight years later, he learns from Rachael's sister that she is in danger, prompting Blake to confront his past and reignite old emotions. As he embarks on a perilous journey across America and into Mexico, he seeks to dismantle a diamond smuggling ring, facing heightened stakes that intertwine his personal and professional life.
Aspiring writers face the challenge of navigating an overwhelming amount of information available online. This book provides clear guidance on how to begin their writing journey and discern valuable advice from the noise. It aims to streamline the writing process and empower authors with practical insights to enhance their skills and confidence.
This book of stories reveals how placemaking has evolved since the 1960s and
1970s to embed values of equity, inclusiveness, community-building, and
ecological sustainability within the common physical environment, offering a
beacon of hope for the future.
Micheál O'Connell's work is analyzed through the lens of artistic deflation and subversion of technical systems. John Roberts explores how artists navigate the complexities of digital culture, emphasizing the importance of understanding the impact of Artificial Intelligence on creativity and perception. O'Connell's approach combines technical knowledge with a comedic critique of algorithms that influence our lives, advocating for a broader critique of computational reason. This positions artists as key players in challenging the dominant narratives surrounding technology's role in society.
"Addressing Spinoza's perennial question: "why do the masses fight for their servitude as if it was salvation?" Capitalism and the Limits of Desire examines the ways in which self-love has become intertwined with a love of capitalism. With ongoing austerity and misery for so many, why does capitalism seem to be so insurmountable, so impossible to move beyond? John Roberts offers a scandalous and intriguing response: It is because we love capitalism more than we love ourselves. Capitalism in the form of commodities, and, more importantly, the online platforms through which we express ourselves, has become so much of who we are, of how we love ourselves that it is difficult to imagine ourselves outside of it. Roberts contends that disentangling ourselves from this collapsing of self into capitalism is possible and that understanding the insidious nature of capitalist thinking even when it comes to our deepest desires is the starting point. Using Marx, Lacan and Spinoza as his guides, Roberts lays out a way for individuals to move forward and forge a sense of self outside the oppressive demands of platform capitalism"--
Summerhill Academy, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1974. The Headteacher, R F Mackenzie,
is Scotland's foremost progressive educationalist. He is compelled to take
early retirement by the Aberdeen Education Committee. Why?
The 17th century - Puritans sail in the Mayflower to found colonies in New
England; Oliver Cromwell and King Charles fight the Civil War in Old England.
Besides a complete set of official Admiralty plans, reproduces many
unpublished detail drawings. Many enlargements and close-ups, with expert
commentary, all in full colour. Includes a spectacular double gatefold
The destruction of the HMS Hood by the Bismarck in 1941 was one of the most shocking episodes in the history of the Royal Navy. Built during World War I, the Hood was the largest, fastest and one of the most handsome capital ships in the world. For the first time, this volume in the renowned Anatomy of a Ship series is available in paperback, and features a detailed description of every aspect of the beloved battlecruiser. In addition to analysing the genesis of its design and contemporary significance, this exceptional study provides the finest documentation of the Hood, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.
Red Days presents how music and action, music and discourse, experienced a profound re-functioning as definitions of the popular unmoored themselves from the condescending judgements of post-1950s high culture and the sentiment of the old popular culture and the musicologically conformist rock 'n' roll seeking to displace it.
Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this is an in-depth guide to
the ship that revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation: HMS
Dreadnought.
Jon Roberts – mafián nazývaný kokaínový kovboj – zodpovedal za dovoz kokaínu do Spojených štátov amerických v období rozkvetu medellínskeho kartelu. V tejto knihe bez zábran rozpráva o svojom živote. Narodil sa do mafiánskej „šľachtickej rodiny“. V siedmich rokoch sa prvý raz stal svedkom vraždy a už v dvadsiatich dvoch riadil takmer všetky nočné kluby v New Yorku. Bol jedným z najvýkonnejších pašerákov mafiánskeho klanu na Miami. V zozname Robertsových priateľov a známych sa nachádzajú mnohé slávne osobnosti druhej polovice minulého storočia – Jimi Hendrix, Richard Pryor, O. J. Simpson, Carlo Gambino, Meyer Lansky či Manuel Noriega. Jeho moc neunikla pozornosti vedenia Republikánskej strany, ktorá ho lákala do svojich radov. Dokonca samotná CIA ho poverila tajnými operáciami. Jon Roberts bezpochyby patrí k zločincom, ktorí zmenili americké dejiny.
Es gibt zahlreiche Bücher zu Management- und Führungsthemen, die erklären, was erfolgreiche Unternehmen tun. Dieses Buch hingegen beleuchtet die Gründe dahinter. Die Themen umfassen Strategie und Organisation, Motivation im modernen Unternehmen sowie neue Ansätze zur Organisationsgestaltung, die sowohl Leistung als auch Wachstum und Innovation fördern. Leser entwickeln die Fähigkeit, Veränderungen in der Umwelt frühzeitig zu erkennen und die notwendigen Managementmaßnahmen abzuleiten, was ein Zeichen für einen erfolgreichen Manager ist.
„Niemand ist wirklich fit für die Führung eines modernen Unternehmens, bevor nicht dieses Buch gelesen wurde,“ bemerkt The Economist. Sir John Browne, ehemaliger Chief Executive von BP plc, äußert seine Dankbarkeit für die aktuellen Ideen von Roberts in diesem Werk. John Roberts ist Professor für Volkswirtschaftslehre, Strategisches Management und International Business an der Graduate School of Business der Stanford University. Er hat zahlreiche akademische Artikel veröffentlicht und ist zusammen mit Nobelpreisträger Paul Milgrom Autor des angesehenen Lehrbuchs Economics, Organization and Management.
The Economist's Best Business Book of the Year, The Modern Firm is written by
one of the world's leading economists and experts on business strategy and
organization, and provides new insights into the changes going on in business
today.
Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, the narrative delves into a world rife with blackmail, corruption, and treachery. As characters navigate the treacherous political landscape, themes of power and betrayal unfold, culminating in murder that highlights the darker aspects of Roman glory. The story intricately weaves personal ambitions with the brutal realities of survival in a society where loyalty is fleeting and danger lurks at every corner.
A systematic treatment of the economics of the modern firm, this book draws on the insights of a variety of areas in modern economics and other disciplines, but presents a coherent, consistent, innovative treatment of the central problems in organizations of motivating people and coordinating their activities.