Mark Davis si získal povesť dokumentaristu s akútnym sociálnym svedomím, je zároveň historikom a oceneným fotografom. Jeho fascinácia strateným svetom viktoriánskej Británie sa odráža v množstve vysoko hodnotených kníh, ktoré sa zameriavajú najmä na zločin, nedostatok a chudobu. Svojím objektívom neúnavne dokumentuje tieto zabudnuté zákutia viktoriánskej éry, pričom odhaľuje príbehy z minulosti a dáva hlas tým, kto boli zabudnutí. Jeho práca predstavuje jedinečný spôsob, ako sa ponoriť do histórie prostredníctvom vizuálneho rozprávania.
The story of the world-famous home of the Bronte sisters. Explores the impact of the Brontes' home on their writing and what it was like for their successors living in a literary shrine. New exhibition focusing on the building starts at the Bronte Parsonage Museum in April 2013.
A book/CD-ROM technical guide to the Unicode character encoding standard, the international character code for information processing that includes all major scripts of the world and is the foundation for development of software for worldwide use. Early chapters cover information engineers need to produce a conforming implementation. Later chapters give basic information about each script and discuss specific characters. Includes reference and background information, plus a glossary. The CD-ROM contains a Unicode Character Database, technical reports, and international, national, and vendor character mappings for various languages.
Exploring the often-overlooked aspects of personal finance, this book prompts readers to examine both the whereabouts and the impact of their money. It encourages a deeper understanding of financial decisions and their consequences, fostering greater awareness and control over one's financial life. Through insightful guidance, it aims to empower individuals to make informed choices that align with their financial goals.
Take a step back in time to the days of Celtic clans, Viking marauders and when fashion was all frills and wigs. If you thought that knights really rode on white chargers, you'd be wrong. Find out the shocking truth about historical Britain with these hysterically funny cartoons by Mark Davis.The 'Bubblefacts' series takes a fresh look at British history - rebellious leaders, great inventors, invaders and conquerors are all covered.
Exploring the intricate relationship between immunity and societal constructs, this book delves into how concepts like possessive individualism, self-defense, and health consumerism influence our understanding of health. Through contemporary discussions and real-world examples, it reveals the cultural dynamics surrounding immunity, illustrating its profound impact on personal and collective health experiences within the healthcare and medical landscape.