Gedreven door een verlangen naar een buitengewonere exi stentie, wendde David zich tot fictie om een leven te compenseren dat volgens hem te weinig avontuur bood. Zijn schrijfwerk, dat zowel jeugdromans als poëzie omvat, duikt in de complexiteit van de menselijke psyche en verkent openhartig thema's als depressie. Door middel van verhalen die ontroerend, grappig en soms verontrustend zijn, biedt hij lezers boeiende verhalen die diepgaande menselijke ervaringen belichten.
Far from being a scavenging, ferocious oddity, Tasmanian Devil is a treasured and valuable wildlife species, and one that faces the threat of extinction. This work tells its story since Europeans first encountered this animal. Few mammals have been so negatively named, but it aims to reveal the true nature of the Tasmanian devil.
The submarine was undoubtedly the most potent purely naval weapon of the twentieth century. That the submarine was usually defeated is an important story in naval history. This book concerns individual heroism and devotion to duty, but also ingenuity, technical advances and originality of tactical thought.
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Earl Woods faced criticism in 1996 for proclaiming his son Tiger's potential as messianic, raising questions about parental ambition in sports. David Owen explores the dynamic between father and son, suggesting that it may have been Tiger's inherent greatness that inspired Earl's guidance, rather than mere parental pressure. This perspective challenges the stereotype of the overbearing sports parent and invites readers to reconsider the influence of talent and ambition in shaping a champion's journey.
The book presents a stunning collection of photographs that captures the enchanting activities occurring worldwide from dusk to dawn. It invites readers to explore the hidden vibrancy and beauty of night-time scenes, showcasing the magic that unfolds when the sun sets.
Maturity and Modernityexamines Nietzsche, Weber and Foucault as a distinct trajectory of critical thinking within modern thought which traces the emergence and development of genealogy in the form of imminent critique. David Owen clarifies the relationship between these thinkers and responds to Habermas' (and Dews') charge that these thinkers are nihilists and that their approach is philosophically incoherent and practically irresponsible by showing how genealogy as a practical activity is directed toward the achievements of human autonomy. The scope of the book covers the critical methodologies developed by these thinkers with respect to the analysis of how we have become what we are and the implication which they draw for the possibility of human autonomy in the present. It proceeds by detailed analysis of each thinker in turn showing the structure of their approach, their historical account of the emergence of modernity, and the politics of their attempts to facilitate the achievement of human autonomy.
Tells the compelling parallel history of the Supermarine Spitfire and the Messerschmitt Bf109, charting the full course of their operational careers. Outlines the developmental and combat histories of both these iconic types, offering constant comparison between the two and explaining how each impacted upon the other.
Who are refugees? Who, if anyone, is responsible for protecting them? What forms should this protection take? In this engaging and concise book, David Owen provides a clear account of the responsibilities of refugee protection and the forms of international co-operation that will be required to discharge them--
Praise for Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief:"I loved it! A rich and exciting story." LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency "A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy." Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird"Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and mythical adventure." Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogyJoin Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands, on his second adventure - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!Alex Neptune is struggling to get to grips with his new oceanic powers...so the last thing he needs is Haven Bay being attacked by pirates in a ship made of rubbish. The marauders are hunting for the missing egg of the elusive water dragon - and Alex is determined to reach it first to stop them stealing its power. Along with friends Zoey and Anil - plus a clumsy seal, a lock-picking hermit crab and some seriously menacing otters - Alex sets out on a treasure hunt to a secret shipwreck where they must face three monstrous challenges.Indiana Jones meets Pirates of the Caribbean in this ultimate treasure-hunting, puzzle-solving ocean adventure!
Profiles the top 320 homeopathic remedies for everything from asthma to infertility, providing self-help tips and treatment procedures for serious ailments and minor health problems.
