David Reid Knihy

Focusing on six diverse poets, this introduction explores the unique characteristics of Metaphysical poetry through the works of Donne, Herbert, Crashaw, Vaughan, Marvell, and Traherne. David Reid delves into the intricacies of Metaphysical wit, contrasting these poets with non-introspective contemporaries. Each section begins with a biographical overview that highlights personal, cultural, and political contexts, illuminating the themes and concerns present in their poetry. The book offers a rich analysis of the poets' inner lives and distinctive styles.

In the 1930s, the rise of Hitler and World War II would send some of Europe's most talented men and women to America's shores, vastly enriching the fields of science, architecture, film, and arts and letters--the list includes Albert Einstein, Erwin Panofsky, Walter Gropius, George Grosz, André Kertész, Robert Capa, Thomas Mann, Hannah Arendt, Vladimir Nabokov, and John Lukacs. Reid draws a portrait of the frenzied, creative energy of a bohemian Greenwich Village, from the taverns to the salons. Revolutionaries, socialists, and intelligentsia in the 1910s were drawn to the highly provocative monthly magazine The Masses, which attracted the era's greatest talent, from John Reed to Sherwood Anderson, Djuna Barnes, John Sloan, and Stuart Davis. And summoned up is a chorus of witnesses to the ever-changing landscape of bohemia, from Malcolm Cowley to Anaïs Nin.

Learn the art of mechanical drawing and apply it to machine design with this comprehensive textbook. This guide starts with the basics of drawing, including sketching, lettering, and dimensioning, and progresses to more advanced topics such as bearings, gears, and linkages. With clear explanations and practical exercises, A Text-Book of Mechanical Drawing and Elementary Machine Design is an essential resource for any aspiring engineer.

Offering an insider's perspective, the book delves into the global maritime industry through the eyes of a former seafarer. David Reid shares insights from his diverse experiences, exploring the lives of seafarers and the shipping industry's evolution over the past 50 years. Each chapter addresses a significant topic within the seaborne supply chain, allowing for independent reading. Reid's expertise spans various maritime roles, providing a comprehensive look at everything from communication at sea to important shipping regulations.

Focusing on the vividness and rhetorical power of figures of speech, David Reid explores metaphors and tropes across various literary forms, from ancient texts to modern poetry and prose. His analysis spans works from Homer to 20th-century authors, revealing how these linguistic devices enhance both literature and everyday conversation. This examination invites readers to appreciate the artistry of language and encourages deeper reflection on the expressions that resonate with them. Ideal for literature enthusiasts, it promises to enrich their understanding of language's impact.

The memoir chronicles David Reid's journey of resilience and commitment to public service, highlighting the challenges he faced along the way. Through his personal experiences, he shares an inspiring narrative that emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the pursuit of meaningful work and the impact of dedication on both personal and community levels.

Relationship-centred approaches to dementia care are imperative for enhancing wellbeing. Theory, case examples and tips for practice ensure that dementia care services can establish and draw on positive relationships between people with dementia, families, staff, care homes, communities and the wider health and social care system.

It may seem that with so many of our surroundings dominated by man-made structures there are few places left where wild things can grow. However, wild plants can be found everywhere - and in the varied and attractive landscape of Somerset as much as anywhere. 'Somerset Wild Flowers' is for those who have a general interest in plants, want to know a bit more about them and want to be able to name them.

Gathers selections from fiction and nonfiction about California by M.F.K. Fisher, Tom Wolfe, Octavio Paz, Jack Kerouac, Czeslaw Milosz, Gore Vidal, and Aldous Huxley