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David Rose

    David Rose est un écrivain et journaliste d'investigation dont le travail explore les questions sociales, les systèmes juridiques et les droits de l'homme. Ses écrits paraissent dans des publications de premier plan et, à travers ses livres, il examine méticuleusement des phénomènes sociétaux complexes. Rose explore également l'alpinisme et des cas d'injustice, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu profond des expériences humaines et des défis sociaux.

    They Call Me Naughty Lola
    Enchanted Objects
    Posthumous Stories
    Guantánamo
    Genre Systems: Mapping Culture
    From Sand and Time: Poems
    • From Sand and Time: Poems

      • 112pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
      4,7(6)Évaluer

      This award-winning poetry collection explores the profound experiences of military life and the emotional landscapes of service members. Through evocative language and vivid imagery, the poems delve into themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the struggle to reconcile personal identity with the demands of duty. The collection offers a poignant reflection on the complexities of war and its lasting impact on individuals and their families, making it a significant contribution to contemporary military literature.

      From Sand and Time: Poems
    • Genre Systems: Mapping Culture

      • 299pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      4,0(2)Évaluer

      The book explores genre analysis through the lens of the 'Sydney School' of functional linguistics, emphasizing the connection between genre, language, and social context. It categorizes five major genre families—stories, histories, reports, explanations, and procedures—while offering descriptive tools and theoretical insights. Aimed at functional linguists and discourse analysts, it also addresses contemporary issues in genre analysis. Authored by J R Martin and David Rose, the text integrates their expertise in linguistics and focuses on language education, particularly for Indigenous Australians.

      Genre Systems: Mapping Culture
    • Guantánamo

      America's War on Human Rights

      • 168pages
      • 6 heures de lecture
      3,0(1)Évaluer

      Camp Delta at Guant�namo Bay is the most controversial prison in the world. The 600 detainees in Cuba have been held in a legal black hole. Are they 'the hardest of the hard-core' Al Qaeda terrorists, ruthless men 'involved in a plot to kill thousands of ordinary Americans', as the Bush administration has maintained? And has their continued imprisonment really been a necessary weapon in the war against terror, preventing further murders and providing an invaluable trove of intelligence? In pursuit of the answers, David Rose has visited the camp and interviewed guards, officials and medical staff, as well as the prison commander. In a detailed investigation of the claims of the British detainees released early in 2004, he describes a suffocating atmosphere of isolation, harrassment, Kafkaesque accusation and physical brutality. Through this series of compelling and disturbing insights into the operations at Guant�namo - and set in the context of centuries of civilized thought about the treatment of prisoners - we come to understand that the first thing to go in the War on Terror will be human rights. Find out more at David Rose's website.

      Guantánamo
    • Posthumous Stories

      • 210pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      4,0(23)Évaluer

      David Rose’s debut novel Vault won high praise upon its publication in 2011. Now, Salt is pleased to present Rose’s long-awaited collection of short stories – a series of captivating tales that showcase his exceptional talent as a writer.Rose has always been best-known as a master of the short story, and his work has featured in several magazines and anthologies. Posthumous Stories, written over the past twenty-five years, turns a sharply-focussed lens on an extraordinary range of lives: from a road crew installing speed humps, a divorced man living rough, and a childless children's entertainer, to the son of a famous artist, the dedicatee of a violin concerto, and an honorary member of the Beatles. Also included here are ‘Private View’, the author’s first published story in Literary Review and ‘Tragos’, a mesmerising tale based on the Raoul Moat case.The wonder of this collection lies in its elegance; Rose’s prose, described by the Guardian as “sinewy and spare” is astounding; perfectly crafted. His stories unfurl with an uncanny ability to fix themselves in the memory – crisp, succinct and finely wrought. These are vignettes of remarkable potency; subtle, tantalising and unexpected, which will stay with you long after the last page is turned.

      Posthumous Stories
    • Enchanted Objects

      • 330pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,9(43)Évaluer

      We are now standing at the precipice of the next transformative development: the Internet of Things. Soon, connected technology will be embedded in hundreds of everyday objects we already use: our cars, wallets, watches, umbrellas, even our trash cans. These objects will respond to our needs, come to know us, and learn to think on our behalf. David Rose calls these devices--which are just beginning to creep into the marketplace--Enchanted Objects. Some believe the future will look like more of the same--more smartphones, tablets, screens embedded in every conceivable surface. Rose has a different vision: technology that atomizes, combining itself with the objects that make up the very fabric of daily living. Such technology will be woven into the background of our environment, enhancing human relationships and channeling desires for omniscience, long life, and creative expression. The enchanted objects of fairy tales and science fiction will enter real life. Groundbreaking, timely, and provocative, Enchanted Objects is a blueprint for a better future, where efficient solutions come hand in hand with technology that delights our senses.

      Enchanted Objects
    • They Call Me Naughty Lola

      Personal Ads from the London Review of Books

      • 176pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      3,7(34)Évaluer

      The protagonist, a 34-year-old woman, exudes confidence and resilience, reflecting on her past relationships and experiences. Her bold declaration highlights her independence and refusal to settle, even as she navigates the complexities of dating. Through her witty and assertive voice, the narrative promises a blend of humor and introspection as she embarks on a journey to redefine her life and find connection in the modern world.

      They Call Me Naughty Lola
    • Woman, 36. WLTM man who doesn't try to high-five her after sex.Personal ads - men and women of all ages, backgrounds and aspirations, laying their souls bare and their hearts on the line - are the modern world's equivalent of the Japanese haiku... Or something like that, anyway. Painstakingly crafted, finely honed and, above all, short, they offer an endearing, intriguing and, often, amusing glimpse into the lives of those looking for love. Amid the witty one-liners and laugh-out-punchlines, there is pathos and passion aplenty; there is hope, longing and even good old-fashioned lust; there is romance, regret, ambition, and, occasionally, a hint of bitterness. Whatever the tone, however, these ads make for engrossing reading. Organised into themes (Mentally, I'm a size eight and Forty years ago I was going to marry Elvis) and fully annotated, Sexually, I'm more of a Switzerland is the perfect gift for the man or woman in your life - as well as single friends everywhere.

      Sexually, I'm More of a Switzerland
    • How three fingers belong to one gnarled hand, so here do the tales to be told:When Maecidion dies, the reading of the will is an outrage. Irion, the dead necromancer's kin, watches as coveted heirlooms are given to his enemies. Himself no stranger to black magic, Irion soon embarks on a bitter skirmish to retrieve what should rightfully be his. A composite novel: Tinged with traces of horror and humor, erotica and satire, the world of Mulgara plays host to an ensemble of dark characters. Not only necromancers, but grave robbers, thieves, and a bubbly witch, all caught in a web of friend or foe, and through their tales, Maecidion's plan is ultimately revealed.

      Mulgara
    • The Big Eddy Club

      The Stocking Stranglings and Southern Justice

      • 350pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      3,3(91)Évaluer

      The narrative delves into the intersection of race and criminal justice, highlighting the corruption of due process as a means of racial oppression. Through a gripping and revealing drama, the author, an award-winning reporter, provides a compelling and timely examination of these critical issues, making complex themes accessible to readers.

      The Big Eddy Club
    • Some Wounds Don't Bleed

      • 140pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      This collection features original poems that delve into the profound impact of PTSD and the experiences of a Vietnam War veteran. Through evocative language and imagery, the poems explore themes of trauma, memory, and resilience, offering a poignant reflection on the emotional scars of war. The veteran's unique perspective provides an intimate look at the struggles faced by those who have served, making it a powerful tribute to the enduring effects of conflict on the human psyche.

      Some Wounds Don't Bleed