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Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold! ‘An absolute delight in
a series that goes from strength to strength’ S. G. McLean,
prize-winning author of the Seeker series ‘This is Taylor at his
unassailable best’ Financial Times London 1671 The damage caused
by the Great Fire still overshadows the capital. When a man’s
brutally disfigured body is discovered in the ruins of an ancient
almshouse, architect Cat Hakesby is ordered to stop restoration
work. It is obvious he has been murdered, and Whitehall secretary
James Marwood is ordered to investigate. It’s possible the victim
could be one of two local men who have vanished – the first, a
feckless French tutor connected to the almshouse’s owner; the
second, a possibly treacherous employee of the Council of Foreign
Plantations. The pressure on Marwood mounts as Charles II’s most
influential courtiers, Lord Arlington and the Duke of Buckingham,
show an interest in his activities – and Marwood soon begins to
suspect the murder trail may lead right to the heart of government.
Meanwhile, a young, impoverished Frenchwoman has caught the eye of
the king, a quiet affair that will have monumental consequences…
This volume addresses the idea of the Baroque in European
literature in Latin. With contributions by scholars from various
disciplines and countries, and by looking at a range of texts from
across Europe, the volume offers case studies to deepen scholarly
understanding of this important literary phenomenon and inspire
future research. A key aim of the volume is to address the
distinctiveness of these texts by interrogating the usefulness and
specificity of the term ‘Baroque’, especially in relation to
the classical rules it transgresses to produce effects of grandeur,
richness, and exuberance in a range of secular and sacred arts
(e.g. music, architecture, painting), as well as various forms of
literature (e.g. prose, poetry, drama). The contributors consider
how and why Latin writing mutated from earlier humanist paradigms,
thus exploring how ideas of ‘early modern’ and ‘Baroque’
are related, and examine the interplay of the theory and practice
of the ‘Baroque’, including its debts to and deviations from
ancient models, and its limits and limitations.
Settlements at the Edge examines the evolution, characteristics,
functions and shifting economic basis of settlements in sparsely
populated areas of developed nations. With a focus on demographic
change, the book features theoretical and applied cases, which
explore the interface between demography, economy, wellbeing and
the environment. This book offers a comprehensive and insightful
knowledge base for understanding the role of population in shaping
the development and histories of northern sparsely populated areas
of developed nations including Alaska (USA), Australia, Canada,
Greenland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Finland and other nations with
territories within the Arctic Circle. In the past, many remote
settlements were important bases for opening up vast areas for
resource extraction, working as strategic centers and as national
representations of the conquering of frontiers. With increased
contemporary interest from governments, policy makers,
multinational companies and other stakeholders, this book explores
the importance of understanding relationships between settlement
populations and the economy at the local level. It features
international and expert contributors who present insightful case
studies on the role of human geography, primarily population
issues, in shaping the past, present and future of settlements in
remote areas. They also provide analysis on opportunities and
challenges for northern settlements and the effects of climate
change, resource futures, and tourism. A chapter on the issues of
populating future space settlements highlights that many issues for
settlement change and functions in isolated and remote spatial
realms are universal. This book will appeal to those interested in
the past, present and future importance of settlements 'at the
edge' of developed nations as well as those working in policy and
program contexts. College students enrolled in courses such as
demography, population studies, human studies, regional
development, social policy and/or economics will find value in this
book as well. Contributors include: P. Berggren, D. Bird, O.J.
Borch, A. Boyle, H. Brokensha, F. Brouard, D. Carson, D. Carson, T.
Carter, B. Charters, J. Cleary, J. Cokley, S. de la Barre, W.
Edwards, S. Eikeland, M. Eimermann, P.C. Ensign, J. Garrett, G.
Gisladottir, K. Golebiowska, J. Guenther, P. Hanrick, L. Harbo, S.
Harwood, P. Heinrich, L. Huskey, G. Johannesdottir, I. Kelman, A.
Koch, N. Krasnoshtanova, V. Kuklina, J. Lovell, R. Marjavaara, M.
McAuliffe, R. McLeman, J.J. McMurtry, T. Nilsen, L.M. Nilsson, P.
Peters, A. Petrov, G. Petursdottir, B. Prideaux, W. Rankin, J.
Roto, J. Salmon, G. Saxinger, A. Schoo, P. Skoeld, A. Taylor, M.
Thompson, P. Timony, A. Vuin, M. Warg Naess, E. Wenghofer, E.
Wensing, D.R. White, D Zoellner
This volume brings together a range of celebrated and less familiar
translations of Ovid's Metamorphoses produced in English between
1480 and 1625, beginning with the story of Narcissus from Caxton's
manuscript translation of the Metamorphoses and ending with George
Sandys's version of Callisto's tale. The volume as a whole reflects
the complex (and shifting) variety of Ovid's early modern
reception. These poems, some of them republished here for the first
time, help extend and enrich our understanding of Ovid's influence
on early modern literature. All texts have been fully modernised
and annotated, rendering them accessible to students and general
readers as well as scholars of the period. Sarah Annes Brown is
Professor of English at Anglia Ruskin University. Andrew Taylor is
Fellow, Lecturer and Director of Studies in English at Churchill
College, Cambridge.
The first book in the No. 1 Times bestselling series 'This is
terrific stuff' Daily Telegraph 'A breathtakingly ambitious picture
of an era' Financial Times 'A masterclass in how to weave a
well-researched history into a complex plot' The Times Over 1
Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold! A CITY IN FLAMES London, 1666.
As the Great Fire consumes everything in its path, the body of a
man is found in the ruins of St Paul's Cathedral - stabbed in the
neck, thumbs tied behind his back. A WOMAN ON THE RUN The son of a
traitor, James Marwood is forced to hunt the killer through the
city's devastated streets. There he encounters a determined young
woman, who will stop at nothing to secure her freedom. A KILLER
SEEKING REVENGE When a second murder victim is discovered in the
Fleet Ditch, Marwood is drawn into the political and religious
intrigue of Westminster - and across the path of a killer with
nothing to lose...
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Take My Hand (Hardcover)
Andrew Taylor-Troutman; Foreword by Paul Galbreath
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Winner of The HWA Gold Crown 2020 From the No.1 bestselling author
of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court comes the next book in
the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood at the
time of King Charles II. Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!
A royal scandal… In the Court of Charles II, it’s a dangerous
time to be alive – a wrong move may lead to disgrace, exile or
death. The discovery of a body at the home of one of the highest
courtiers in the land could therefore have catastrophic
consequences. A shocking murder… James Marwood, a traitor’s
son, is ordered to cover up the killing. But the dead man is known
to Marwood – as is the most likely culprit, Cat Lovett. The
stakes have never been higher… Marwood is sure Cat is innocent so
determines to discover the true murderer. But time is running out.
If he makes a mistake, it could threaten the King himself… Praise
for Andrew Taylor ‘One of the best historical crime writers
today’ The Times ‘If you like C. J. Sansom, or Hilary Mantel,
you’ll love Andrew Taylor’ Peter James ‘Effortlessly
authentic…gripping…moving and believable. An excellent work’
C. J. Sansom ‘This is historical crime fiction at its dazzling
best’ Guardian ‘One of the best historical novelists around’
Sunday Times ‘A breathtakingly ambitious picture of an era’
Financial Times ‘A masterclass in writing for the genre’ Ann
Cleeves ‘Andrew Taylor is one of our finest storytellers' Antonia
Hodgson ‘Vivid and compelling’ Observer ‘A novel filled with
intrigue, duplicity, scandal and betrayal, whose author now vies
with another master of the genre, C. J. Sansom’ Spectator
‘Taylor brings the 17th century to life so vividly that one can
almost smell it’ Guardian ‘A most artful and delightful book,
that will both amuse and chill’ Daily Telegraph
From the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Ashes of
London comes the next book in the phenomenally successful series
following James Marwood and Cat Lovett. Over 1 Million Andrew
Taylor Novels Sold! A dangerous secret lies beneath Whitehall
Palace... Brother against brother. Father against son. Friends
turned into enemies. No one in England wants a return to the bloody
days of the Civil War. But Oliver Cromwell's son, Richard, has
abandoned his exile and slipped back into England. The consequences
could be catastrophic. James Marwood, a traitor's son turned
government agent, is tasked with uncovering Cromwell's motives. But
his assignment is complicated by his friend - the regicide's
daughter, Cat Lovett - who knew the Cromwells as a child, and who
now seems to be hiding a secret of her own about the family. Both
Marwood and Cat know they are putting themselves in great danger.
And when they find themselves on a top secret mission in the Palace
of Whitehall, they realize they are risking their lives...and could
even be sent to the block for treason. Praise for Andrew Taylor
'One of the best historical crime writers today' The Times 'If you
like C. J. Sansom, or Hilary Mantel, you'll love Andrew Taylor'
Peter James 'Effortlessly authentic...gripping...moving and
believable. An excellent work' C. J. Sansom 'This is historical
crime fiction at its dazzling best' Guardian 'One of the best
historical novelists around' Sunday Times 'A breathtakingly
ambitious picture of an era' Financial Times 'A masterclass in
writing for the genre' Ann Cleeves 'Andrew Taylor is one of our
finest storytellers' Antonia Hodgson 'Vivid and compelling'
Observer 'A novel filled with intrigue, duplicity, scandal and
betrayal, whose author now vies with another master of the genre,
C. J. Sansom' Spectator 'Taylor brings the 17th century to life so
vividly that one can almost smell it' Guardian 'A most artful and
delightful book, that will both amuse and chill' Daily Telegraph
Every year, around the world, between 250,000 and 500,000 people
suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI). Those with an SCI are two to
five times more likely to die prematurely than people without a
spinal cord injury, with worse survival rates in low- and
middle-income countries. Dynamic aerobic requires integrated
physiologic responses across the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
autonomic, pulmonary, thermoregulatory, and immunologic systems.
Moreover, regular aerobic exercise beneficially impacts these same
systems, reducing the risk for a range of diseases and maladies.
This book will present comprehensive information on the unique
physiologic effects of SCI and the potential role of exercise in
treating and mitigating these effects. In addition, it will
incorporate work from scientists across a number of disciplines and
have contributors at multiple levels of investigation and across
physiologic systems. Furthermore, SCI can be considered an
accelerated form of aging due to the severely restricted physical
inactivity imposed, usually at an early age. Therefore, the
information presented may have a broader importance to the
physiology of aging as it relates to inactivity. Lastly, the need
for certain levels of regular aerobic exercise to engender
adaptations beneficial to health is not altered by the burden of an
SCI. Indeed, the amounts of exercise necessary may be even greater
than the able-bodied due to 'passive' ambulation. This book will
also address the potential health benefits for those with an SCI
that can be realized if a sufficient exercise stimulus is provided.
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Parables of Parenthood (Hardcover)
Andrew Taylor-Troutman; Foreword by Brian K. Blount; Afterword by Ginny Taylor-Troutman
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From No.1 bestselling author Andrew Taylor comes the sequel to the
phenomenally successful The Ashes of London Over 1 Million Andrew
Taylor Novels Sold! A time of terrible danger... The Great Fire has
ravaged London. Now, guided by the Fire Court, the city is
rebuilding, but times are volatile and danger is only ever a
heartbeat away. Two mysterious deaths... James Marwood, a traitor's
son, is thrust into this treacherous environment when his father
discovers a dead woman in the very place where the Fire Court sits.
The next day his father is run down. Accident? Or another
murder...? A race to stop a murderer... Determined to uncover the
truth, Marwood turns to the one person he can trust - Cat Lovett,
the daughter of a despised regicide. Then comes a third death...
and Marwood and Cat are forced to confront a vicious killer who
threatens the future of the city itself.
You Got This! is the ultimate guide to succeeding as an early
career teacher. Whether you're searching for your first teaching
job, meeting your new class or preparing for your first parents'
evening, this book is full of advice and support to show you the
ropes and lend a hand when you feel unsure. Covering all aspects of
the Early Career Framework, it's the perfect guide to thriving in
the initial stages of your career. Andrew Taylor, aka Mr T, is an
experienced teacher and ECT mentor who manages the popular Twitter
account @MrTs_NQTs. This book condenses years of mentorship and
coaching to address the key areas that early career teachers ask
about, including: - interviewing for your first position - meeting
the needs of all pupils - preparing for statutory assessments -
building positive relationships with teachers, TAs and parents -
self-care, managing workload and setting career goals. With daily
tips, coaching questions and case studies with real ECTs, this book
will ensure success from the very start and help you remember that
no matter the hurdles, you got this!
Using real-life case studies throughout, the book presents a lucid,
yet critical, analysis of the manner in which inter-locking changes
in business and politics are leading to social-economic changes
which will benefit some while excluding others. Develops a model of
how networks can be designed, structurally and conceptually, so
that the local may flourish connected to the global. Provides a
strategic understanding of the forces driving the new economy and
proposes concrete ways forward.
Winner of The HWA Gold Crown 2020 From the No.1 bestselling author
of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court comes the next book in
the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood at the
time of King Charles II. Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!
A royal scandal that could change the face of England forever…
London 1667. In the Court of Charles II, it’s a dangerous time to
be alive – a wrong move may lead to disgrace, exile or death. The
discovery of a body at Clarendon House, the palatial home of one of
the highest courtiers in the land, could therefore have
catastrophic consequences. James Marwood, a traitor’s son, is
ordered to cover up the murder. But the dead man is Edward
Alderley, the cousin of one of Marwood’s acquaintances. Cat
Lovett had every reason to want her cousin dead. Since his murder,
she has vanished, and all the evidence points to her as the killer.
Marwood is determined to clear Cat’s name and discover who really
killed Alderley. But time is running out for everyone. If he makes
a mistake, it could threaten not only the government but the King
himself… Praise for Andrew Taylor ‘One of the best historical
crime writers today’ The Times ‘If you like C. J. Sansom, or
Hilary Mantel, you’ll love Andrew Taylor’ Peter James
‘Effortlessly authentic…gripping…moving and believable. An
excellent work’ C. J. Sansom ‘This is historical crime fiction
at its dazzling best’ Guardian ‘One of the best historical
novelists around’ Sunday Times ‘A breathtakingly ambitious
picture of an era’ Financial Times ‘A masterclass in writing
for the genre’ Ann Cleeves ‘Andrew Taylor is one of our finest
storytellers' Antonia Hodgson ‘Vivid and compelling’ Observer
‘A novel filled with intrigue, duplicity, scandal and betrayal,
whose author now vies with another master of the genre, C. J.
Sansom’ Spectator ‘Taylor brings the 17th century to life so
vividly that one can almost smell it’ Guardian ‘A most artful
and delightful book, that will both amuse and chill’ Daily
Telegraph
Using real-life case studies throughout, the book presents a lucid,
yet critical, analysis of the manner in which inter-locking changes
in business and politics are leading to social-economic changes
which will benefit some while excluding others. Develops a model of
how networks can be designed, structurally and conceptually, so
that the local may flourish connected to the global. Provides a
strategic understanding of the forces driving the new economy and
proposes concrete ways forward.
The relationship between the Conservative Party and the organised
working class is fundamental to the making of modern British
politics. Industrialisation and urbanisation saw the emergence of
democracy and class politics, symbolised, by the development of
trade unions, which assumed growing political significance. The
organised working class, though always a minority, was perceived by
Conservatives as a challenge; condemned as threatening property,
and as harbingers of socialism. Many trade union members dismissed
the Conservatives as the bosses' party, ever-ready to restrict the
unions' freedom in the interests of profit. However, at the book's
core is a puzzle: why, throughout its history, was the Conservative
Party seemingly accommodating towards the organised working class
that it ideology, social composition, and the preferences of most
Conservatives would seem to permit? And why, in the space of a
relatively few years in the 1970s and 1980s, did it abandon this
heritage? Taylor argues that throughout its history, the
Conservative Party has faced a broad strategic choice with respect
to the organised working class: either inclusion or exclusion. The
portrayal of the character on the front cover encapsulates the
concept of the 'bloody-minded' British worker - an attitude that
encapsulates a determinedly 'conservative' attitude to defending
rights and influence gained during the twentieth century and which
led to the reaction against 'union power' in the 1960s and 70s. --
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The King's Evil (Hardcover)
Andrew Taylor
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Winner of The HWA Gold Crown 2020 From the No.1 bestselling author
of The Ashes of London and The Fire Court comes the next book in
the phenomenally successful series following James Marwood at the
time of King Charles II. Over 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!
A royal scandal... In the Court of Charles II, it's a dangerous
time to be alive - a wrong move may lead to disgrace, exile or
death. The discovery of a body at the home of one of the highest
courtiers in the land could therefore have catastrophic
consequences. A shocking murder... James Marwood, a traitor's son,
is ordered to cover up the killing. But the dead man is known to
Marwood - as is the most likely culprit, Cat Lovett. The stakes
have never been higher... Marwood is sure Cat is innocent so
determines to discover the true murderer. But time is running out.
If he makes a mistake, it could threaten the King himself... Praise
for Andrew Taylor 'One of the best historical crime writers today'
The Times 'If you like C. J. Sansom, or Hilary Mantel, you'll love
Andrew Taylor' Peter James 'Effortlessly
authentic...gripping...moving and believable. An excellent work' C.
J. Sansom 'This is historical crime fiction at its dazzling best'
Guardian 'One of the best historical novelists around' Sunday Times
'A breathtakingly ambitious picture of an era' Financial Times 'A
masterclass in writing for the genre' Ann Cleeves 'Andrew Taylor is
one of our finest storytellers' Antonia Hodgson 'Vivid and
compelling' Observer 'A novel filled with intrigue, duplicity,
scandal and betrayal, whose author now vies with another master of
the genre, C. J. Sansom' Spectator 'Taylor brings the 17th century
to life so vividly that one can almost smell it' Guardian 'A most
artful and delightful book, that will both amuse and chill' Daily
Telegraph
Drawn from many sources, this engaging collection demonstrates that
courteous behaviour transcends all barriers, from gender and wealth
to age and class - here are noble acts by footballers and
fashionistas, television personalities and teenagers, great
commanders and humble private soldiers, society ladies and modest
housewives, elderly philosophers and very young children. It
includes Alexander the Great, Marie Antoinette, the Duke of
Wellington, Evelyn Waugh, Winston Churchill, Sammy Davis Junior and
Colonel Tim Collins. Often amusing, sometimes moving, occasionally
astounding and always fascinating, How to Be Kind is both a
marvellous read and a tribute to the finest, albeit often
overlooked, qualities of humankind.
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