Peter Taylor est considéré comme l'un des meilleurs nouvellistes américains, situant sa fiction dans le Sud urbain. Ses personnages, souvent issus des classes moyennes ou supérieures, naviguent fréquemment à travers des périodes de changement sociétal, luttant pour définir leurs rôles. L'œuvre de Taylor explore les complexités des relations humaines et les nuances psychologiques qui façonnent les destins individuels. Son écriture se distingue par son aperçu perçant de la nature humaine et sa représentation subtile de la transformation sociale.
Objets de recherches les plus scientifiques et des légendes les plus folles, les fossiles sont les traces fascinantes des formes de vie les plus anciennes : squelettes d'énormes reptiles, animaux minuscules, plantes... Mais sur les milliers d'organismes qui ont existé, seule une infime proportion subsiste sous forme de fossiles, au cours d'une évolution qui a duré des millions d'années. Entreprenez avec eux le plus grand voyage dans le temps.
Focusing on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, this comprehensive guide empowers project managers to embrace new technologies. It explores how AI can revolutionize project management by streamlining processes, enabling better decision-making, and allowing professionals to prioritize human connections and team dynamics. Through practical insights, the book prepares managers for the evolving landscape of their field.
Focusing on innovative strategies, the book presents a proactive approach to conservation amidst challenges like habitat loss and climate change. It advocates for 'rewilding'—restoring damaged ecosystems and promoting biodiversity—while emphasizing the importance of reconnecting and expanding wildlands in Britain. The agenda aims to balance human needs with environmental restoration, encouraging the reintroduction of lost species and fostering sustainable coexistence between nature and communities.
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This insightful Advanced Introduction explores the key attributes of cities, identifying their five basic characteristics; innate complexity, the agglomeration of activities, inter-city connectivities, the projection of power, and relations to states. Peter J. Taylor gives a broad and engaging overview of how these characteristics work and relate to each other, supplemented by ten short city insights which offer readers specific examples of cities and themes.Key features This Advanced Introduction will be a valuable guide for scholars and advanced students of urban studies, cities, urban geography, urban sociology, and social and cultural geography.
Originally published in Great Britain in 2000, this book offers a unique perspective on its subject matter, delving into themes that resonate with readers. It provides an insightful exploration of its topics, enriched by historical context and detailed analysis. The publication by Leo Cooper indicates a commitment to quality and depth, making it a significant contribution to its genre.
Described by Anne Tyler as "the undisputed master of the short story form," Peter Taylor imbued his stories with a powerful sense of the conflicts between the old rural society and the increasingly urbanized South. Ranging in subject from the story of the exposure of a respected doctor's infidelity by the family's longtime cook to the tale of elderly siblings whose party for young people exposes the town's class divisions, the stories often explore family dynamics within the larger society of the South.
Focusing on a non-traditional approach to project management, this book presents a framework for organizing projects that emphasizes collaboration and community engagement. Peter Taylor combines research from project management and social media to offer practical insights into social project management. He outlines the benefits, tools, and potential constraints, enabling readers to adapt this methodology to their organization's culture and project dynamics. This guide aims to enhance project performance while aligning with broader business goals.