Peter Millar is een Britse journalist en auteur wiens reportages de dramatische gebeurtenissen van het einde van de 20e eeuw hebben vastgelegd. Zijn uitgebreide reizen en ervaringen in heel Europa en daarbuiten, vaak naar uitdagende en afgelegen gebieden, vormen zijn unieke kijk op de wereld. Millars werk wordt gekenmerkt door een scherp oog voor detail en een diep begrip van historische verschuivingen, en biedt lezers levendige verslagen van zijn reizen en observaties.
Every year, thousands of pilgrims come from all over the world to experience worship at the Abbey on the island of Iona. This collection of prayers and meditations follows the themes of its daily worship, enabling you to join your voice, your joys and your concerns with those who pray daily on Iona and with the friends of Iona around the world.
Follow Peter Millar on a journey in the heart of Cold War Europe, from the carousing bars of 1970s Fleet Street to the East Berlin corner pub with its eclectic cast of characters who embodied the reality of living on the wrong side of the wall.
The book addresses the pervasive sense of threat in modern society, shaped by technology, social changes, and ethnic tensions. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating God's presence and activity in our lives, even amidst challenges. By highlighting the divine in unexpected places, it encourages readers to find hope and reassurance in a world that often feels alien and daunting.
At 52, Peter Millar embarks on a journey across the U.S. using the remnants of the railroad, exploring the landscapes and connecting with locals to uncover their stories and concerns. His travels challenge stereotypes and offer a fresh perspective on America, all while navigating a diminished rail network. With a blend of wit and keen observation reminiscent of Bill Bryson and Paul Theroux, this narrative appeals to Britons seeking deeper insights into American culture and to Americans curious about their own country, as well as railway enthusiasts.
Based on a lifetime living in and reporting on Germany and Central Europe, award-winning journalist and author Peter Millar tackles the fascinating and complex story of the people at the heart of our continent. Focussing on nine cities (only six of which are in the Germany of today) he takes us on a zigzag ride back through time via the fall of the Berlin Wall through the horrors of two world wars, the patchwork states of the Middle Ages, to the splendour of Charlemagne and the fall of Rome, with side swipes at everything on the way, from Henry VIII to the Spanish Empire. Included are mini portraits of aspects of German culture from sex and money to food and drink. Not just a book about Germany but about Europe as a whole and how we got where we are today, and where we might be tomorrow.
Starting in the ramshackle but romantic capital of Havana, Peter Millar travels with ordinary Cubans, sharing anecdotes, life stories and political opinions to the far end of the island, the Guantanamo naval base and detention camp.
Set against the backdrop of Gaza, a young female archeologist uncovers a potentially groundbreaking artifact: an image of the Virgin Mary from her lifetime. However, chaos ensues when the artifact is stolen during an air strike. Teaming up with her ex-lover, an Oxford professor, they embark on a thrilling quest filled with mystery, murder, and myth. Their investigation reveals a deeper conspiracy linked to the last pagan Roman emperor, intertwining personal stakes with geopolitical intrigue.
In an Oxford hospital, intern Rajiv Mahendra encounters a patient with rare symptoms that are disturbingly familiar. In India, the disease is known as bubonic plague. The last time it occurred on a large scale in Europe, it was known as the Black Death, killing nearly a third of the population. Driven by morbid curiosity, history student Daniel Warren slips into the hospital to see the patient, where he is discovered by a reporter from a local newspaper. In a misguided attempt to keep her quiet, Warren reveals that the patient had been working on a building site that was once an old plague pit. Could this long-dormant scourge have been reawakened? It seems impossible, but is it?
Exploring the intersection of spirituality and modern life, Peter Millar shares insights from his experience as the former warden of Iona Abbey. He guides readers in recognizing and celebrating the authentic presence of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the sacred in everyday experiences. The book's connection to Iona enhances its relevance and appeal within the Christian community, encouraging a deeper understanding of faith in contemporary contexts.
Der Journalist Eamonn Burke und seine deutsche Kollegin Sabine Kottke sind einer heißen Sache auf der Spur: Nach dem Fall der Berliner Mauer wurde in Geheimarchiven ein Dokument entdeckt, das vermuten lässt, der nach dem Krieg als Atomspion verurteilte Klaus Fuchs sei Opfer einer Intrige geworden. Es scheint Gruppen zu geben, die auch heute noch alles daransetzen, die wahren Ereignisse von damals zu vertuschen. Burke und seine Kollegin machen sich auf die gefährliche Suche nach der Wahrheit, verfolgt von skrupellosen Killern. Ihr Weg führt sie durch ganz Europa bis nach Island und schließlich zum spektakulären Showdown in Deutschland. Die Lösung ist überraschend - und könnte die ganze Geschichte Europas ändern ....
