Paul Wright is een kunstenaar en auteur wiens werk inspiratie put uit zijn leven in Italië. Zijn literaire output, vaak geassocieerd met de regio Comomeer, verkent thema's van thuis en cultuur met een uitgesproken artistieke gevoeligheid. Wrights schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door zijn visuele rijkdom en een diepe waardering voor de omgevingen die hij portretteert. Zijn boeken bieden lezers een boeiende inkijk in het Italiaanse leven.
Paul Wright's 'The New and Complete Life of Our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ' is a comprehensive guide to the life and teachings of Jesus, complete with detailed descriptions of the lives of his apostles, evangelists, and disciples. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Christian theology.
‘So, this is how the other half lives. You could get used to this, couldn’t you?’And this is how the other half can die…When Summer’s old friend, Alice, invites her to join a group of friends aboard a yacht sailing from Monte Carlo to Antigua, it’s a chance to experience the life of the truly rich. Convivial company, luxury accommodation and constant pampering – this is the stuff of dreams. Until one of the guests is found dead in the water with a noose around his neck…Not everyone is convinced that the victim committed suicide and Summer Bailey, a TV journalist, is urged to investigate. As she grows closer to each of her fellow passengers, she discovers their secrets – secrets that might motivate them to kill…
AN ITALIAN HOME: SETTLING BY LAKE COMO (Italian Trilogy Book 1)"Paul Wright's tribute to the robust pleasures of village life brings out the generosity and humanity of the inhabitants of Lake Como” Desmond O’Grady, Italian Insider Review.Just what is it like for a foreigner to live and work in a northern Italian village, and become part of the community? How tough is it to leave your home country and settle in a new one? What do you have to do to be accepted by the people who live in a village that has existed for over five hundred years? Award-winning stage designer and artist Paul Wright and his wife found out the hard way, working, playing, laughing, eating and drinking alongside the residents of a beautiful lakeside village on the shores of Lake Como.Paul and his wife had had enough of Britain in the 1990s recession so they left for Italy - except that they had no work there and Paul could not speak a word of Italian! That didn't stop them diving head first into the life of their adopted village, Moltrasio. They soon found work; Paul as a mural painter and his wife in an office in Milan. Paul was recruited by the local football team and they both took part in the fabulous summer and Christmas festivals and the mangialonge - the 'long eats' where groups of locals drive off into the country to feast on the best local food and wines, all day.
"An insightful and often funny depiction of Italian Life. In the second book of his Italian Trilogy, Paul relays more enthralling real-life stories about Italian village life." Hannah McIntyre, The Italian Insider Magazine -Though Lake Como has always had a reputation for exclusivity, it is now one of Italy’s most expensive places to live. But alongside the high-fliers are the everyday people, rich, poor and all levels in between in this book, the sequel to the successful ‘An Italian Home - Settling by Lake Como,’ expatriate artist Paul Wright, a resident of northern Italy for 30 years pulls no punches to give us his take on his Italian neighbours, workmates and clients. From time to time, he touches base with a group of men, retired from the restaurant trade, who spend their days seated around the fountain in the piazza of his home village of Argegno, making their own running commentary on the world as it passes by. Paul also travels outside the village boundaries too, to the surrounding Italian countryside, the Italian Riviera and Switzerland to work for all manner of clients, ranging from the reputable to the decidedly risky. After selling some of his trademark watercolours to an American couple, he visits the USA to paint a mural in their home in Vermont and enjoys a break in New York City, where he explores the art world.
Exploring ancient Libya through the eyes of over fifty classical authors, this collection offers a rich tapestry of insights into the region's geography, culture, and history. From the poetic to the political, it features diverse perspectives on topics such as local flora, the infamous silphium, and the experiences of both native and foreign figures. Enhanced by photographs, maps, and illustrations, the book serves as an engaging introduction for casual readers and specialists alike, making it a valuable resource for understanding ancient North Africa.
This title explores the crucial role of cruisers in the early Pacific War, focusing on the battles for Guadalcanal, particularly the Battle of Savo Island and the Battle of Cape Esperance.
Explores the history of the Royal Navy's first destroyers, which transformed naval warfare with advanced armaments and design improvements. The book emphasizes the destroyers' significant role in the North Sea during key battles for control of the Heliogoland Bight.
Classic / British EnglishThis is the story of Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus. One day, Nemo finds three men in the sea. For months the men live on the Nautilus. They find a town on the sea floor, beautiful coasts and a lot of gold. But they want to go home. Can they escape from Nemo's submarine?
