L'écriture de Stuart Campbell explore en profondeur la psyché humaine et les thèmes sociétaux, souvent empreinte d'un subtil surréalisme et d'une résonance historique. Son expérience dans le soutien à la santé mentale façonne la vie intérieure profonde de ses personnages, offrant aux lecteurs une perspective profonde et empathique. Campbell tisse magistralement la réalité contemporaine avec des échos littéraires et des voyages historiques, créant des récits à la fois uniques et stimulants. Sa voix distinctive et sa capacité à trouver l'extraordinaire dans l'ordinaire font de son œuvre une lecture captivante.
The conference in Manchester in 1992 which this book came out of was organised to raise the profile of the study of mortuary remains in the Ancient Near East. Thirty papers from the conference are published here, covering a wide variety of regions and periods, from Epipalaeolithic to modern. číst celé
Focusing on the dynamics of immigration and international commerce, the book examines the practice of translating into a second language, challenging the traditional belief that translators should only work in their mother tongue. It offers a comprehensive exploration of this phenomenon, appealing to applied linguists, translators, and educators in ESOL who work with advanced students. This study provides valuable insights into the complexities and implications of second-language translation in a postcolonial context.
Explains the history, traditions and customs of Día de los Muertos
Set in a richly imagined world, this first installment of the Black Dove Trilogy introduces readers to a gripping narrative filled with adventure and intrigue. The story follows compelling characters as they navigate a landscape marked by conflict and personal struggles. Themes of loyalty, identity, and resilience emerge as the protagonists confront their destinies. With a blend of fantasy elements and emotional depth, this book sets the stage for an epic journey that promises to unfold in the subsequent volumes.
This revised and updated edition will treat you to fascinating glimpses of life in the uterus and let you check daily on what your baby has achieved developmentally.
Stuart Campbell's humorous account of his journey through Scotland in the guise of a modern James Boswell accompanied by a succession of portly Johnsons.
Soon after John McPake's marriage falls apart he starts hearing voices. An obsession with the works of Breughel develops into a full blown delusion, and he assumes the personna of Johannes, a 16th century Dutch weaver who travels with his friends, Balthazar and Cornelius, in pursuit of his son who has been abducted by the Spanish mercenaries.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Sydney in 1978, a plot to detonate a bomb at the Opera House unfolds, led by a dubious businessman and a hesitant British sleeper agent. As the countdown to Anzac Day approaches, the reluctant duo, Pierre and Zouzou, seek to escape their dangerous entanglement. Investigative journalist Liz Lanzoni uncovers the conspiracy and pursues the story, intertwining their fates. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and betrayal amid the hedonism and corruption of the era, culminating in a tense chase to safety.