After the end of the War of Austrian Succession in 1748, thousands of unemployed and sometimes unemployable soldiers and seamen found themselves on the streets of London ready to roister the town and steal when necessary. In this fascinating book Nicholas Rogers explores the moral panic associated with this rapid demobilization.Through interlocking stories of duels, highway robberies, smuggling, riots, binge drinking, and even two earthquakes, Rogers captures the anxieties of a half...

Boasting a rich, complex history rooted in Celtic and Christian ritual, Halloween has evolved from ethnic celebration to a blend of street festival, fright night, and vast commercial enterprise. In this colorful history, Nicholas Rogers takes a lively, entertaining look at the cultural origins and development of one of the most popular holidays of the year. Drawing on a fascinating array of sources, from classical history to Hollywood films, Rogers traces Halloween as it emerged from the C...

I started to write this work in 1994, my first serious attempt at writing creatively. I discovered that I just had to get them down onto paper and out of my head. In this collection I try to reveal the range of intimate emotions and thoughts that are trapped inside of me. Often our ‘Unheard Voices’ never see the light of day. I have the strength to share with you the voices I hear in my mind and heart. I hope that they will spark something off in you and that you enjoy listening to them.

« À une heure où les boulangeries sont encore fermées, flotte dans l’air un léger parfum de chaos… Un peu après le rond-point d’Alésia, deux voitures accidentées se font face… se tiennent à côté de ce qui reste de l’une d’elle, trois silhouettes gesticulant autour du constat, tandis que les pompiers prodiguent les premiers soins à une personne au sol… Au McDo de Denfert-Rochereau, cinq types ayant clandestinement passé la nuit à faire la fête dans les catacombes avec des enceintes portativ...

This book paints a picture of the eighteenth-century British Caribbean as a frontier zone in which war, international rivalry, disease and slavery are paramount themes. It explores the lure of the region as a vaunted site of potential wealth and derring-do, the fragility of tropical campaigns, the nature of slave insurrection, and the efforts of indigenous peoples (here, the Miskito of the Mosquito Coast and the Black Caribs of St Vincent) to carve out some autonomy from the British and Bo...

Revolution of the Modern Sports Fan explores the elements of the sports fan that have markedly changed in the past few years. Inherent within these investigations is the role of communication in a multitude of forms (mediated, relational, etc.) as the prototypical sports fan has most heavily shifted within this domain. From the advent of social media to the rise of fantasy sport to the increased media platforms in which to consume sport, the sports fan has never had more options for consum...

Embark on a transformative journey with "Stoicism Unbound," a book that seamlessly weaves ancient wisdom into the fabric of the modern world. In this compelling exploration, discover how the timeless philosophy of Stoicism adapts to contemporary challenges, offering practical insights for individuals seeking meaning, resilience, and ethical guidance in a rapidly changing society.Dive into the adaptable nature of Stoicism, a philosophy that transcends cultural and temporal boundarie...

The 1970s has often been hailed as a great moment for American film, as a generation of “New Hollywood” directors like Scorsese, Coppola, and Altman offered idiosyncratic visions of what movies could be. Yet the auteurist discourse hailing these directors as the sole authors of their films has obscured the important creative roles women played in the 1970s American film industry.Women and New Hollywood revises our understanding of this important era in American film by exa...

1963 erschien "L'Usage du monde" ("Die Erfahrung der Welt"), das Erstlingswerk des Genfer Schriftstellers und Fotografen Nicolas Bouvier. Das Buch gehört heute zu den Klassikern der modernen Reiseliteratur. Der Text ist das Ergebnis einer fast zweijährigen Reise, die Nicolas Bouvier mit dem Maler Thierry Vernet 1953/54 unternahm. Die beiden Freunde fahren mit einem Fiat Topolino "in sehr gemächlichem Tempo" via Balkan, Türkei und Iran nach Afghanistan. Sie nehmen sich viel Zeit für die Ent...

'One of the most memorable characters of post-war fiction' Daily ExpressA classic novel set in the siege of Malta 1940-1942 from the bestselling author of The Cruel SeaFather Salvatore was a simple, lumbering priest, a Kappillan serving the poor Valetta, when war came out of the blue skies to pound the island to dust.Now amid the catacombs discovered by a chance bomb, he cared for the flood of homeless, starving, f...

What hasn't been said about Miles Davis? Much has been written about the jazz trumpeter and band leader, yet studies of Davis are often restricted to the groundbreaking acoustic jazz he produced between the 1940s and 50s. While more recent studies revisit his 1960s and 1970s work, Davis' later engagements with music, fashion, and the mainstream media are ripe for reassessment. Rethinking Miles Davis confronts familiar narratives about Davis and his music through a range of perspec...

Deep in the Florida Everglades, Luke Turner finds a weathered leather satchel beside an abandoned hunting shack. Inside are old banknotes, a silver pocket watch, and a map leading to a secret buried in the swamp.But Luke is not the only one after it.When ruthless outlaw Silas Grubb comes hunting for the satchel, Luke is forced into a deadly chase through black water, sawgrass, hidden channels, and alligator-haunted bends. Along the way, he meets Emma Vale, a brave young wom...