Peter Moss Livres

The narrative follows an adventurous figure who engages in a variety of daring activities across Southeast Asia, including dropping money bags from biplanes onto remote plantations and spending nights in diverse, often perilous environments. He navigates the challenges of deep jungles, mosquito-infested swamps, and coastal beaches, while also participating in military operations against terrorists and guerillas. His experiences include escorting significant military leaders and exploring the complexities of a region marked by conflict and rich natural beauty.

The book critically examines two prevalent narratives in early childhood education policy shaped by neoliberal ideologies: the emphasis on quality and high returns, and the market-driven approach. It challenges the notion that investing in specific technologies and fostering competition will yield significant benefits for children. By contesting these dominant stories, the book invites a reevaluation of the underlying assumptions driving early childhood education and care policies at both national and international levels.

Focusing on gender dynamics in childcare, the book examines the role of men in early childhood settings within the UK and Europe. It delves into the historical context of men's involvement in childcare, parents' perspectives, staff interactions, and child protection concerns. Throughout, the voices of childcare workers are prominently featured, providing a comprehensive look at the unique challenges and contributions of men in this field.

The narrative follows Peter Moss, who at eleven experienced the Anglo-Indian exodus during India's independence. Struggling to adapt to postwar Britain, he witnessed the decline of the British Empire. Upon returning to his childhood home over thirty years later, he discovers that the Anglo-India of his youth has vanished, lost to the passage of time and historical change. The story reflects themes of nostalgia, cultural displacement, and the impact of historical events on personal identity.

The narrative follows Kristian Hardy, an elderly man reflecting on his past as Kurt Hellmann, the youngest railway stationmaster in Germany. A fateful phone call during his tenure leads to a tragic incident, resulting in the deaths of 123 Jews on their way to concentration camps. Set against the backdrop of the Amazon jungle, the story explores themes of guilt, memory, and the haunting consequences of one's actions during a dark chapter of history.

This volume presents a rich selection of anonymous Chinese proverbs, beautifully illustrated, alongside Romanized Chinese versions and English translations, including corresponding calligraphic characters. It highlights the depth of Chinese wisdom beyond Confucius's well-known aphorisms.

Hong Kong's skyline is ever in transition, a flamboyant affirmation of this city's determination to let nothing stand in its way as it forges full steam ahead into the future. Such unquenchable aspirations produce a seemingly endless succession of architectural marvels, but leave too little trace of historical, driving spirit of a metropolis forever creating better and grander manirestations of itself, and as a reminder of whence it came, as enchrined in the few traces of antiquity that survive that headlong progress.

Confucius has become the oft-quoted fount of aphorisms and analects far wider and more comprehensive in their didactic scope than any attributed to sages elsewhere in the world. But the real gems of Chinese wisdom lie in the anonymous and ageless proverbs, of which this volume contains a formidable and beautifully illustrated selections.

Focusing on the harmful effects of neoliberal policies on young children, families, and educational settings, the authors delve into the possibilities for resistance and refusal. They reflect on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and emphasize the importance of challenging the prevailing neoliberal hegemony. Through their exploration, they offer a message of hope for creating positive change in the landscape of early childhood education and care.

The book chronicles the evolution of Rolls-Royce from its inception in 1904, highlighting the partnership between engineering visionary Henry Royce and businessman Charles Rolls. It delves into the pivotal role of managing director Claude Johnson in marketing innovations that distinguished the brand amid a burgeoning automobile market. Richly illustrated with rare marketing materials and internal documents, it showcases how Rolls-Royce transformed its name into synonymous luxury, maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality and detail over the decades.