Amy Jones Ordre des livres

Joshua Leon's first book accompanies his new commission at Chisenhale Gallery, London. The outcome of two years of writing and documenting his own research processes, the publication comprises original writing by Leon alongside archival imagery. Tracing history, memory and self across time and site, the text traverses locations including a synagogue in Bordeaux, an American bar in Vienna and a veneer factory in London's East End to reflect on the experiences of the Jewish diaspora in Europe and the formation of contemporary Jewish identity. Throughout, archival materials and images collected by Leon-architectural blueprints, immigration documents, musical scores and family photographs-visually trace slippages between personal and wider social histories. At once a fragment, a memoir and poetic prose, The Process details the varied ideas, intellectual figures and experiences that coalesce in Leon's work, whilst complicating the role of artistic production in acts of repair, restoration and remembrance. (Verlagsangaben)

Focusing on the impact of neoliberalism and austerity, this book examines the experiences of older individuals in a deindustrialized town. It employs a Foucauldian lens and ethnographic methods to reveal how these economic policies shape their lives and well-being, providing a deep insight into the intersection of aging, social policy, and community dynamics.

What is the best way to tell a story? In first-person peripheral, or third-person focalised? Unfolding in the present, or as events in the past? Where is the camera? What is the lens? Where is the action? In this concise little book, educator Amy Jones describes the different ways that novelists and scriptwriters tell their stories. Packed with examples and insights, this is an essential reference guide for writers of all ages and disciplines. It’s not the story, it’s how you tell it!

Na počátku všech velkých příběhů je zárodek myšlenky, embryonální něco. Tato knížka může pomoci začínajícím autorům rozvinout prvotní originální nápad - ať už je jím letmá vzpomínka, která nám vytanula na mysli při procházce, hádka ve vlaku, k níž jsme se nachomýtli, nebo fantazie, která se nám zdála ve snu - do dobře strukturovaného díla. Nejprve si představíme teorie zápletky (ta je stejně důležitá pro psaní románů i pro dramatickou tvorbu a scenáristiku, ale popíšeme i několik modelů speciálně určených právě dramatikům a scenáristům). Poté se obrátíme k časem prověřeným vzorcům "základních zápletek". Následuje kapitola o chronologii a o tom, jak jí lze manipulovat v zájmu dramatického účinku. Pak vám poradíme, jak vyprávění začít a zakončit, a nakonec vám nabídneme k vyzkoušení několik praktických metod.

Why do some books grab you from the very first line?What did Aristotle have to say about the art of telling stories?Is there a secret structure to stories known by all the best writers? In this neat pocket book, English lecturer Amy Jones describes the clever narrative scaffolds used for thousands of years by novelists and scriptwriters. With helpful examples, diagrams and cartoons, this is an essential reference guide for writers of all ages and disciplines. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

"For more than three decades, The Journey Prize Stories has been Canada's most celebrated annual fiction anthology and who's who of up-and-coming writers. With settings ranging from a wildlife rescure centre to a Living Body exhibit, the thirteen stories in this collection respresent the year's best short fiction by some of our most exciting emerging literary talents."--Back cover

The story unfolds around the Parker family, whose lives spiral into chaos after matriarch Kate survives a dramatic waterfall plunge that goes viral. As her prodigal daughter returns, her granddaughter navigates an online relationship with a stranger, and her husband reflects on their marriage, each family member grapples with their own fears and insecurities. Meanwhile, Kate faces the looming threat of dementia, which endangers her cherished memories and identity, adding depth to the family's complex dynamics and struggles.

What is the difference between literal and figurative writing? Is there really a secret set of tricks used by top authors to make their writing even better? Why not use these tricks all the time? This excellent little book, by English literature and creative writing tutor Amy Jones, provides a vital introduction to the essential literary devices used by writers for thousands of years to engage and charm their readers, and better describe their worlds in words. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

'Thrillingly honest, funny, incisive and hopeful, this is the perfect gateway into a discussion on mental health' Marian Keyes 'Truly one of the most powerful books about mental health that I’ve ever read.' Daisy Buchanan One of the Independent's top ten millennial memoirs of 2019 How not to be good? Let me list the ways… Are you a woman? Do you make to-do lists to stop you losing your mind? Have you ever cried in the toilets at work, had a meltdown in the supermarket, or gone off the rails at a hen party? And have you ever been saved from any of the above by your truly brilliant friends? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then this is the book for you. A moving, funny and brutally honest memoir of one woman’s millennial misadventures, The To-Do List and Other Debacles follows Amy Jones on her journeys through friendship, marriage and mental health disasters in a story that’s as relatable as it is riotous.