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John Preston

    11 décembre 1945 – 28 avril 1994

    John Preston fut un auteur et éditeur important, connu pour ses contributions à l'érotisme gay, à la fiction et à la non-fiction. Son œuvre a exploré en profondeur les thèmes de la vie gay, abordant souvent les dimensions sociales et artistiques de la littérature érotique. Preston fut un pionnier du mouvement des droits des homosexuels, défendant ardemment le mérite artistique et social des écrits érotiques et les rendant accessibles à un public plus large. Son influence s'est étendue au-delà de la littérature, abordant des questions sociales telles que la lutte contre le SIDA et la recherche d'appartenance au sein de la communauté gay.

    John Preston
    A Very English Scandal (Film Tie-In)
    Wittgenstein and reason
    Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder
    A Very English Scandal
    Sweet Dreams / Golden Years
    Whiteness and Class in Education
    • Whiteness and Class in Education

      • 214pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      5,0(2)Évaluer

      The author reflects on the awakening to their working-class identity and the realization of their whiteness upon entering university. Influenced by David Roediger's work, they confront the social construction of whiteness and its implications, recognizing that their societal advantages stem from systemic oppression of people of color. This introspection reveals the complexities of racial identity and privilege, challenging the notion of meritocracy and highlighting the moral dilemmas of benefiting from a system they once associated only with extreme ideologies.

      Whiteness and Class in Education
    • Sweet Dreams / Golden Years

      The Missions of Alex Kane Bks 1 & 2

      • 266pages
      • 10 heures de lecture
      4,0(1)Évaluer

      Following a tragic loss in Vietnam, Alex Kane channels his grief into a mission to combat homophobia and protect the dreams of gay men. Armed with his physical skills and the support of his late lover's family, he embarks on a journey of vengeance and empowerment, confronting those who threaten the LGBTQ+ community. The narrative intertwines themes of love, loss, and resilience, showcasing Kane's transformation from sorrow to a determined fighter for justice.

      Sweet Dreams / Golden Years
    • A Very English Scandal

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      4,3(262)Évaluer

      The shocking true story of the first British politician to stand trial for murder Publisher's description

      A Very English Scandal
    • The authors offer those with Bipolar Disorder a four-step plan towards managing the illness and creating lasting stability.

      Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder
    • Wittgenstein and reason

      • 149pages
      • 6 heures de lecture
      4,0(1)Évaluer

      This volume discusses Wittgenstein’s work, as well as his oeuvre in general, and its implications for the nature of reason.

      Wittgenstein and reason
    • A Very English Scandal (Film Tie-In)

      • 340pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      4,2(84)Évaluer

      The shocking true story of the first British politician to stand trial for murder Behind oak-panelled doors in the House of Commons, men with cut-glass accents and gold signet rings are conspiring to murder. It's the late 1960s and homosexuality has only just been legalised, and Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal party, has a secret he's desperate to hide. As long as Norman Scott, his beautiful, unstable lover is around, Thorpe's brilliant career is at risk. With the help of his fellow politicians, Thorpe schemes, deceives, embezzles - until he can see only one way to silence Scott for good.

      A Very English Scandal (Film Tie-In)
    • "A classic in its field, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple provides parents, therapists, and health care professionals all they need to know about the use of psychoactive medications in the treatment of childhood and adolescent psychological disorders in easy-to-understand language. This fully revised and updated fourth edition includes new information about sleep disorders, sleep medication, substance abuse, and more"--

      Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple
    • Fall

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      4,2(225)Évaluer

      In February 1991, Robert Maxwell made a triumphant entrance into Manhattan harbour on board his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine. He had come to complete his purchase of the ailing New York Daily News. Crowds lined the quayside to watch his arrival. Taxi drivers stopped their cabs to shake his hand, children asked for his autograph and when Maxwell went to dine in the most fashionable Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, all the diners gave him a standing ovation. 10 months later, he disappeared off the same yacht and several hours later was found dead in the water. Within a few days, Maxwell was being reviled as the embodiment of greed and unscrupulousness. No one had ever fallen so far and so quickly. What went so wrong? How did a man who had once laid such store on the importance of ethics and good behaviour become reduced to a bloated, amoral wreck?

      Fall
    • A dramatic, gripping account of the rise and fall of the notorious business tycoon Robert Maxwell from the acclaimed author of A Very English Scandal - available for pre-order now In February 1991, Robert Maxwell made a triumphant entrance into Manhattan harbour on board his yacht, the Lady Ghislaine. He had come to complete his purchase of the ailing New York Daily News. Crowds lined the quayside to watch his arrival. Taxi drivers stopped their cabs to shake his hand, children asked for his autograph and when Maxwell went to dine in the most fashionable Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, all the diners gave him a standing ovation. 10 months later, he disappeared off the same yacht and was found dead in the water. Within a few days, Maxwell was being reviled as the embodiment of greed and unscrupulousness. No one had ever fallen so far and so quickly. What went so wrong? How did a man who had once laid such store on the importance of ethics and good behaviour become reduced to a bloated, amoral wreck? 'Preston is a natural storyteller' The Times

      Fall: The mystery of Robert Maxwell