An introduction provides context to the life and work of portrait artist David Griffiths. Covering 50 years of work and study, each portrait is accompanied by a short piece detailing the story behind the picture.Among the well-known portrait subjects featured are H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (now King Charles III); William Farish, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.K.; Lord Tonypandy as Speaker of the House of Commons; Lord Bernard Weatherill as Speaker of The House of Commons; Rt. Hon. ...

Vikings began raiding islands and monasteries on the Atlantic fringes of Europe in the 790s. The Irish Sea rapidly became one of their most productive hunting grounds. Attacks, battles and destruction were accompanied by trade – in slaves, silver and fine objects.Vikings crossed and re-crossed the Irish Sea in search of land, wealth and power. Raids were followed by settlement, first in fortified camps, and later in towns, market enclaves and rural estates. Vikings...

In his late twenties, James finds his financial security and career as a photographer have conspired to shelter him from becoming close to his fellow human beings. He feels he should share more, but isn’t sure how. Others would provide the catalyst.His salvation begins when he examines his late father’s effects and these arouse memories of a childhood in Kenya where sharing was common place.Coincidentally, he is given an assignment in Kenya with a fellow professional, Pete,...

In the second, revised edition of a well-established textbook, the author strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding, using a lively, informal style. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject, while subsequent chapters offer a quantitative presentation of the Standard Model. A simplified introduction to the Feynman rules, based on a "toy" model, helps readers learn the calculational techniques without the complications of spi...

A man dreams a recurring and progressive dream. Recurring since he finds himself in the same, dark, empty old house. Progressive, for he manages, dream by dream to climb the stairs and eventually enter the room that faces the top of the staircase. What will he find? Will he ever dream the dream again, where is the house and what year is it?

Malcolm was born in the shadow of a disabled sister. His family’s preoccupation with her condition establishes and reinforces in him a chronic inability to show emotion and share his experiences.The opportunity to work in Kenya offers the prospect of escaping this background to create a more fulfilling life.His new life is lived in colourful surroundings with cosmopolitan inhabitants, his new surroundings on an agricultural research station upcountry from Nairobi revealing ...

The autobiography of the portrait artist David Griffiths, who was inspired to paint under the tutelage of his school art teacher, Elis Gwyn, after moving to Pwllheli to escape Hitler's bombs on the banks of the Mersey.

First Published in 1998. This is the second volume of Mask: A Release if Acting Resources, and David Griffiths provides a detailed and sensitive view of the Japanese Noh theatre: historically, philosophically (with an evaluation of Zeami's treatises) and in respect of the rigorous practicalities of Noh training. The latter is given particular authority and insight because of the access Griffiths had to Noh actors in training and performance. Greatly enhanced with the author's illustrations...

How far can we trust our memories and if we can’t what are we left with?Peter Carter is returning to his childhood home to comfort his ailing father and support his mother. His parents have been the bedrock of his upbringing; now his father has a terminal illness. Before returning to his childhood home, he had a store of memories which he assumed to be immutable.When back home, Peter is reminded about his early life through contact with figures and...

A poignant and moving short story of the differences between the modern age and one long gone seen though the eyes of a man who has seen much in his journey through time. Coming near to the end of his life's work he encounters a couple of strangers who bring him some unexpected news.

A sad and lonely man buys a mirror for his bedroom little realizing what effect it will have on his life.

This is a story about a Fumbonk. I'm sure you have never heard of one. Neither did we until our youngest daughter, aged two at the time caused a lot of fun and games for all the family when she lost hers. The problem is, none of us knew what a Fumbonk was; even her older sister and brother had no idea where she got the name from or what it was. If you read the story you might find out.