David Burke is een gevierd documentairemaker en voormalig schrijver/producent voor 60 MINUTES, wiens leven en werk zich afspelen tussen Parijs en New York. Zijn schrijfstijl kenmerkt zich door een diepe verhalende kwaliteit, voortkomend uit uitgebreide ervaring in meeslepende storytelling en journalistiek. Burke's benadering biedt inzichtelijke perspectieven en vangt de essentie van zijn onderwerpen met nuance en precisie. Zijn literaire bijdragen zijn geïnformeerd door zijn langdurige onderdompeling in de Europese cultuur, waardoor hij ingewikkelde verhalen en observaties kan verweven. Hij brengt een onderscheidende stem in de literatuur, en biedt lezers boeiende en tot nadenken stemmende verkenningen.
The British Widgery and Saville inquiries did not hold Kitson and his elite troops accountable for Bloody Sunday. Kitson's Irish War lays bare the evidence they discounted and unlocks the some of the key secrets of the Dirty War that the British government is still determined to cover-up.
Exploring the rich literary landscape of Paris, this book offers an engaging perspective on the city's unique influence on writers and their works. It delves into the connections between the city's vibrant culture and its literary legacy, showcasing how Paris has inspired countless authors throughout history. With insightful analyses and captivating anecdotes, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the interplay between place and literature in one of the world's most iconic cities.
The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 1 takes you through the colorful and popular world of everyday American slang and idioms used by all native speakers of English in the US. It has been featured on CNN, BBC, Voice of America, and several other international TV broadcasts.For ESL (English as a Second Language) students, this book equals years of living in the USA and will help you to quickly integrate into the American culture by learning not only the slang and idioms, but we'll also take you through the contractions and reductions used by everyone such as I dunno ("I do not know") and D'jeet jet? ("Did you eat yet?") and so many others.Entertaining dialogues, activities and games will make sure you have a blast ("have fun") and don't sweat it ("get tense") as you get up to speed ("become current") on all the typical slang and idioms used by virtually every native speaker! So chill out ("relax"), kick back ("get comfortable") as you learn the real language spoken by virtually all of us in the USA!NOTE: Audio CDs sold separately.The Slangman Guide to STREET SPEAK 1 contains popular chapters on slang and idioms associated with:PartiesShoppingMoviesAirportsRestaurantsHealthMarketsAt SchoolDating
The two old friends, both nuclear scientists, found themselves on opposite sides in a world war, and Heisenberg's intentions on that visit, for good or for evil, have long intrigued and baffled historians and scientists.".
Enemy of the Crown exposes the dirty tricks campaign of Sir Maurice Oldfield of the British Secret Service to derail the career of the former Irish prime minister, Charles Haughey. Oldfield believed Haughey was a Provisional IRA godfather.
The Copenhagen Papers delves into the mystery behind Michael Frayn's play Copenhagen, sparked by the discovery of faded German pages. As Frayn and actor David Burke unravel the enigma, the narrative blends humor and depth, exploring themes of human fallibility and the complexities of our motivations.
A story of wartime intelligence, super-power relations and spies and their handlers - seen through the experience of Melita Norwood.
The story of a modernist building with a significant place in the history of Soviet espionage in Britain, where communist spies rubbed shoulders with British artists, sculptors and writers
You've mastered Spanish slang, conquered popular idioms, yet still feel like an outsider. The reason is simple. You haven't discovered the third piece to understanding everyday popular expletives and obscenities - those back-alley words and phrases constantly used in movies, books and coversations between native speakers.STREET SPANISH 3 is the first step-by-step guide of its kind to explore the most comon curses, vulgarities, and obscenities used in many Spanish-speaking countries. Chapters * Dating Slang* Nonvulgar Insults & Putdowns* Vulgar Insults & Name-Calling* Body Parts in Slang* Sexual Slang* Bodily Functions, Sounds & Smells* The Many Uses of ""Mierda""* The Many Uses of ""Cagar""* The Many Uses of ""Co?o""* The Many Uses of ""Chingar"" & ""Joder""* Being Obscene Unintentionally!DAVID BURKE is also the author of STREET SPANISH 1: The Best of Spanish Slang; STREET SPANISH 2: The Best of Spanish Idioms; STREET FRENCH 1: The Best of French Slang; STREET FRENCH 2: The Best of French Idioms STREET FRENCH 3: The Best of Naughty French STREET FRENCH SLANG DICTIONARY & THESAURUS all available from Wiley; plus STREET SPEAK & BIZ SPEAK (American slang and idioms).
The remarkable story of the Kuczynskis, a family of Soviet spies under cover in Britain