A Great Beauty
- 222pages
- 8 heures de lecture






The book explores the alarming risks of youth tackle football, emphasizing the potential for severe injuries, including concussions, comparable to those in college and NFL players. Alan Jackson, a coach and parent, shares insights gained after his son's concussion, advocating for flag football until children are physically ready. He discusses coaching practices, equipment safety, tackling techniques, and the importance of recognizing concussion signs. Through interviews with industry professionals, he presents a balanced view on youth football's safety, urging parents to prioritize their children's well-being and make informed decisions.
The book offers a critical reassessment of influential figures such as Ted Hughes, Seamus Heaney, Carl Jung, and Karl Marx, exploring how their ideas reflect and shape the spiritual conflicts of contemporary society. Alan Jackson delves into the complexities of their legacies, revealing the tensions and dynamics that influence modern thought and culture. Through this examination, he highlights the enduring relevance of these thinkers in understanding the spiritual challenges we face today.
The narrative chronicles a remarkable journey from service in the British Army's Third Battalion Parachute Regiment to a diverse career in private security. It details experiences in central London, involvement with the UN's International War Crimes Tribunal, and five years as a contractor during the Iraq War. The author also highlights returning to military training at age 43 to participate in Operation Herrick 13 in Afghanistan, eventually transitioning into the maritime security sector, where they continue to work.
This collection features the guitar parts along with solos for Dobro, fiddle, piano, and pedal steel from 12 iconic songs by Jackson. Notable tracks include "Chattahoochee," "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," and "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)." Musicians can explore a variety of styles and techniques through these arrangements, making it a valuable resource for fans and aspiring guitarists alike.
Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI is now established as the methodology of choice for the assessment of tumor microcirculation in vivo. The method assists clinical practitioners in the management of patients with solid tumors and is finding prominence in the assessment of tumor treatments, including anti-angiogenics, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Here, leading authorities discuss the principles of the methods, their practical implementation, and their application to specific tumor types. The text is an invaluable single-volume reference that covers all the latest developments in contrast-enhanced oncological MRI.