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The house of Don Pacifico, president of the Jewish community in
Athens, was looted by a mob in April 1847. The riot was
government-inspired and the courts were crooked. There was little
chance of getting the large compensation Pacifico claimed until
Palmerston, the British Foreign Secretary, became involved in a
totally justifiable piece of gunboat diplomacy. The author has
unearthed a mass of information which finally shows Pacifico to be
a victim of prejudice rather than a conman, and has shed new light
on a fascinating episode of 19th-century European history.
For 800 years, Magna Carta has inspired those prepared to face
torture, imprisonment and even death in the fight against tyranny.
But the belief that the Great Charter gave us such freedoms as
democracy, trial by jury and equality beneath the law has its roots
in myth. Back in 1215, when King John was forced to issue Magna
Carta, it was regarded as little more than a stalling tactic in the
bloody conflict between monarch and barons. Here, Derek J. Taylor
embarks on a mission to uncover the 'golden thread of truth' that
runs through the story of the Great Charter. On a journey through
space and time, he takes us from the palaces and villages of
medieval England, through the castles and towns of France and the
Middle East, to the United States of the twenty-first century.
Along the way, the characters who gave birth to the Charter, and
those who later fought in its name, are brought to life at the
places where they lived, struggled and died. As he discovers, the
real history of Magna Carta is far more engaging, exciting and
surprising than any simple fairy tale of good defeating evil.
'Fake news.' 'Dishonest press.' 'Racist.' 'Mentally unstable.' The
insults President Donald Trump and the American news media hurl at
each other are nothing new. In Tudor England, printed papers
branded the monarch a 'horrible monster' and were in turn accused
of publishing 'false fables'. Ever since the invention of the
printing press, those in power have seen mass communication as a
dangerous threat that usurps their ability to tell people what to
think and is capable of stirring up discontent - or even rebellion.
In Fayke Newes, historian and international journalist Derek Taylor
tracks this long and bloody fight between the press and those in
power, through the lives of the men and women who got caught up in
the battle. On a journey through the centuries, we criss-cross the
Atlantic between Britain and America and discover that neither
governments nor journalists have always told the truth.
What distinguishes Clarissa from Samuel Richardson's other novels
is Richardson's unique awareness of how his plot would end. In the
inevitability of its conclusion, in its engagement with virtually
every category of human experience, and in its author's desire to
communicate religious truth, E. Derek Taylor suggests, Clarissa
truly is the Paradise Lost of the eighteenth century. Arguing that
Clarissa's cohesiveness and intellectual rigor have suffered from
the limitations of the Lockean model frequently applied to the
novel, Taylor turns to the writings of John Norris, a well-known
disciple of the theosophy of Nicolas Malebranche. Allusions to this
first of Locke's philosophical critics appear in each of the
novel's installments, and Taylor persuasively documents how
Norris's ideas provided Richardson with a usefully un-Lockean
rhetorical grounding for Clarissa. Further, the writings of early
feminists like Norris's intellectual ally Mary Astell, who viewed
her arguments on behalf of women as compatible with her
conservative and deeply held religious and political views, provide
Richardson with the combination of progressive feminism and
conservative theology that animate the novel. In a convincing
twist, Taylor offers a closely argued analysis of Lovelace's
oft-stated declaration that he will not be 'out-Norris'd' or
'out-plotted' by Clarissa, showing how the plot of the novel and
the plot of all humans exist, in the context of Richardson's grand
theological experiment, within, through, and by a concurrence of
divine energy.
What distinguishes Clarissa from Samuel Richardson's other novels
is Richardson's unique awareness of how his plot would end. In the
inevitability of its conclusion, in its engagement with virtually
every category of human experience, and in its author's desire to
communicate religious truth, the author suggests, Clarissa truly is
the Paradise Lost of the eighteenth century. Arguing that
Clarissa's cohesiveness and intellectual rigor have suffered from
the limitations of the Lockean model frequently applied to the
novel, Taylor turns to the writings of John Norris, a well-known
disciple of the theosophy of Nicolas Malebranche. Allusions to this
first of Locke's philosophical critics appear in each of the
novel's installments, and Taylor persuasively documents how
Norris's ideas provided Richardson with a usefully un-Lockean
rhetorical grounding for Clarissa. Further, the writings of early
feminists like Norris's intellectual ally Mary Astell, who viewed
her arguments on behalf of women as compatible with her
conservative and deeply held religious and political views, provide
Richardson with the combination of progressive feminism and
conservative theology that animate the novel. In a convincing
twist, Taylor offers a closely argued analysis of Lovelace's
oft-stated declaration that he will not be 'out-Norris'd' or
'out-plotted' by Clarissa, showing how the plot of the novel and
the plot of all humans exist, in the context of Richardson's grand
theological experiment, within, through, and by a concurrence of
divine energy.
Hospitality Sales and Promotion' is the essential guide for every
manager in the hospitality industry wanting to achieve maximum
profits from their sales promotions. Practical and down-to-earth,
this guide discovers: who is your customer? market segments and
groups how can you reach them effectively? the secrets of
successful public relations new and traditional technologies; from
direct mail to using the Internet to maximum advantage.Derek Taylor
has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry and has
worked with and advised numerous international corporate
hospitality companies. Concrete and relevant case studies and
examples from his experience are used to illustrate throughout the
guide, from companies such as: Whitbread, Hilton International,
Pizza Express and Stakis.
Given the progress made in recent years in recovering the writings
of early modern women, one might expect that a complete set of the
important works of Mary Astell (1666-1731) would have been reissued
long before now. Instead, only portions of the thought of the
'First English Feminist' have reached a wide academic audience.
This volume presents a critical and annotated edition of the
correspondence between Astell and John Norris of Bemerton
(1657-1711), Letters Concerning the Love of God, which was
published in three separate editions during the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries (1695, 1705, 1730). This work had profound
significance in eighteenth-century intellectual and religious
circles, and represents a crucial step in the development of Norris
and Astell's philosophical and theological opposition to that most
prominent of Enlightenment figures, John Locke. Letters Concerning
the Love of God includes, as contextual material, Norris's Cursory
Reflections upon a Book Call'd, An Essay Concerning Human
Understanding (1690), the first published philosophical response to
(as Bishop Stillingfleet would later put it) Locke's 'new way of
ideas,' and Astell's biting and comprehensive attack on Locke in
the 'Appendix' to the second edition of The Christian Religion, As
Professed by a Daughter of the Church of England (1717). These
texts serve to place both Letters and its authors in the
contentious philosophical-theological climate to which they
belonged, one wherein, most significantly, Locke's present-day
preeminence had yet to be realized. The editors' extensive
introduction and annotations to this volume not only provide
background on the historical and biographical elements, but also
elucidate philosophical and theological concepts that are perhaps
unfamiliar to modern readers.
"For me, the essence of this book is the lyrics and I believe they
stand the test of time because they are written about man's eternal
quest, dilemmas, joys and sorrows. George's lyrics were, in my
opinion, the most spiritually conscious of our time" - Olivia
Harrison Cherished by fans and collectors, I Me Mine is the closest
we will come to George Harrison's autobiography. This new volume
has been significantly updated since the 1980 original. For the
first time I Me Mine - The Extended Edition covers the full span of
George Harrison's life and work, exploring his upbringing in
Liverpool, the growth of Beatlemania, his love of India, gardening
and racing cars. I Me Mine also presents 141 of George Harrison's
songs. With lyrics handwritten and reproduced in facsimile,
accompanied by his uniquely intimate and humorous commentary, this
new edition of I Me Mine now includes more than 50 additional
lyrics written for the Beatles and Harrison's solo albums - from
All Things Must Pass to Brainwashed. With written contributions
from Olivia Harrison and Derek Taylor, original cover art by
Shepard Fairey, and a wealth of previously unpublished material, I
Me Mine -The Extended Edition is a treasured portrait of George
Harrison and his music. "Writing a song is like going to
confession... writing songs to try and find out who you are."
-George Harrison "A book which tells the story of growing up, not
necessarily the hard way but certainly not the easy way, for no
matter how greatly privilege and wealth may have seemed to grace
the Beatles' evolution, 'easy' is not the word for what happened to
them on their way to what has come to be known as The Top." - Derek
Taylor
Derek Taylor's iconic memoir is a rare opportunity to be immersed
in one of the most whirlwind music sensations in history:
Beatlemania. As Time Goes By tells the remarkable story of Taylor's
trajectory from humble provincial journalist to loved confidant
right at the centre of the Beatles' magic circle. In charming,
conversational prose, Taylor shares anecdotes and reminiscences so
vivid and immediate that you find yourself plunged into the beating
heart of 1960s counterculture. Whether watching the debut
performance of 'Hey Jude' in a country pub or hearing first-hand
gossip about a star-studded cast of characters, Taylor's unique
narrative voice forges an autobiography like no other. Reissued
here in a brand new edition with a foreword by celebrated writer
Jon Savage, this long-admired memoir is a cult classic of the genre
awaiting a new readership.
The mid-20th century saw the birth of a new kind of big
band/orchestral music in what came to be called 'Easy Listening'.
Like its contemporary, rock 'n' roll, it took the world by storm,
introducing romance and chic into a world brutalised by war. While
a new generation went wild and sexy, their elders sought to live in
a world of civilised values. Easy listening music gave them this in
spades. In The Golden Era of Easy Listening Music Derek Taylor
comprehensively takes the Easy Listening story from an unlikely
beginning with an American army general through to its sub
summation into 21st century mainstream popular music. Described and
put into historical context are the giants and innovators of
easy-listening music from Paul Weston, Mantovani, Percy Faith, Ray
Conniff, Serge Gainsbourg, Bert Kaempfert, Acker Bilk, Herb Albert,
Sergio Mendes to James Last and a host of others. These easy
listening giants came from all around the world, bringing to the
music throughout the decades a revitalising mix of styles and forms
that is being rediscovered and enjoyed as much by the streaming
generation of today as it was by the generation of 78 RPM shellac
and high fidelity vinyl of its golden era.
What makes the English so . . . English? The English are often
confused about who they are. They say 'British' when they mean
'English', and 'English' when they should say 'British.' And when
England, more than the rest of the UK, voted to leave the EU, polls
showed national identity was a big concern. So it's time the
English sorted out in their minds what it means to be English. A
nation's character is moulded by its history. In Who Do the English
Think They Are? historian and journalist Derek J. Taylor travels
the length and breadth of the country to find answers. He discovers
that the first English came from Germany, and then in the later
Middle Ages almost became French. He tracks down the origins of
English respect for the rule of law, tolerance and a love of
political stability. And, when he reaches Victorian times, he
investigates the arrogance and snobbishness that have sometimes
blighted English behaviour. Finally, Taylor looks ahead and asks:
faced with uncharted waters post-Brexit, what is it in their
national character that will help guide the English people now?
'Hospitality Sales and Promotion' is the essential guide for every
manager in the hospitality industry wanting to achieve maximum
profits from their sales promotions. Practical and down-to-earth,
this guide discovers: * who is your customer? market segments and
groups * how can you reach them effectively? the secrets of
successful public relations * new and traditional technologies;
from direct mail to using the Internet to maximum advantage. Derek
Taylor has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry and
has worked with and advised numerous international corporate
hospitality companies. Concrete and relevant case studies and
examples from his experience are used to illustrate throughout the
guide, from companies such as: Whitbread, Hilton International,
Pizza Express and Stakis.
Although Jews were readmitted to England in 1661, nearly 200 years
later there was an election for Chief Rabbi where the short list of
candidates were all German. Today the community takes its British
spiritual leadership for granted, but the whole structure had to be
created from scratch; Jews' College has played a major part in this
for over 150 years. This is the story of those who did the work and
fought against the general indifference of a community that so
often only paid lip service to the concept. There was also the
struggle between lay leaders wanting ministers to be synagogue
bureaucrats, and College Principals who wanted Talmudic scholars.
The Principals prevailed, educating the bedrock of ministers who
grew and nurtured congregations all over Britain and abroad. The
achievements of men like Louis Loewe, Michael Friedlaender, Adolph
Buechler, Isidore Epstein, Kopul Kahana, Hirsch Zimmels, Nahum
Rabinovitch, Irving Jacobs and Jonathan Sacks deserve recognition.
Their material sacrifice and intellectual rigour demanded total
commitment from their students. This is their story, and the
healthy state of the Jewish community in Britain today owes a great
deal to their selfless efforts.
Given the progress made in recent years in recovering the writings
of early modern women, one might expect that a complete set of the
important works of Mary Astell (1666-1731) would have been reissued
long before now. Instead, only portions of the thought of the
'First English Feminist' have reached a wide academic audience.
This volume presents a critical and annotated edition of the
correspondence between Astell and John Norris of Bemerton
(1657-1711), Letters Concerning the Love of God, which was
published in three separate editions during the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries (1695, 1705, 1730). This work had profound
significance in eighteenth-century intellectual and religious
circles, and represents a crucial step in the development of Norris
and Astell's philosophical and theological opposition to that most
prominent of Enlightenment figures, John Locke. Letters Concerning
the Love of God includes, as contextual material, Norris's Cursory
Reflections upon a Book Call'd, An Essay Concerning Human
Understanding (1690), the first published philosophical response to
(as Bishop Stillingfleet would later put it) Locke's 'new way of
ideas,' and Astell's biting and comprehensive attack on Locke in
the 'Appendix' to the second edition of The Christian Religion, As
Professed by a Daughter of the Church of England (1717). These
texts serve to place both Letters and its authors in the
contentious philosophical-theological climate to which they
belonged, one wherein, most significantly, Locke's present-day
preeminence had yet to be realized. The editors' extensive
introduction and annotations to this volume not only provide
background on the historical and biographical elements, but also
elucidate philosophical and theological concepts that are perhaps
unfamiliar to modern readers.
Although Jews were readmitted to England in 1661, nearly 200 years
later there was an election for Chief Rabbi where the short list of
candidates was all German. Today the community takes its British
spiritual leadership for granted, but whole structure had to be
created from scratch, and Jews' College has played a major part in
this for over 150 years. This is the story of those who did the
work and fought against the general indifference of a community
that so often only paid lip service to the concept. There was also
the struggle between lay leaders wanting ministers to be synagogue
bureaucrats, and College Principals who wanted Talmudic scholars.
The Principals prevailed, educating the bedrock of ministers who
grew and nurtured congregations all over Britain and abroad. The
achievements of men like Louis Loewe, Michael Friedlaender, Adolph
Buechler, Isidore Epstein, Kopul Kahana, Hirsch Zimmels, Nahum
Rabinovitch, Irving Jacobs and Jonathan Sacks deserve recognition.
Their material sacrifice and intellectual rigour demanded total
commitment from their students. This is their story, and the
healthy state of the Jewish community in Britain today owes a great
deal to their selfless efforts.
A collection of poems by the poets who attended the inaugural
happening of the NACTON POETS in Nacton Village Hall, Nacton,
Suffolk, England, UK September 2018
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