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John Lewis-Stempel
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Lewis-Stempel is one of our finest
nature writers ... He writes with delicate observation and
authority, giving us in Woodston a book teeming with fascinating
details, anecdotes and penetrating insights into the real cost of
our denatured countryside.' - Sunday Times 'The English countryside
is 'a work of human art, done by the many and the nameless' and
John Lewis-Stempel wanted to celebrate it. He has succeeded
admirably.' - Daily Mail _________________ In the beginning was the
earth... From the Paleozoic volcanoes that stained its soil, to the
Saxons who occupied it, to the Tudors who traded its wool, to the
Land Girls of wartime, John Lewis-Stempel charts a sweeping,
lyrical history of Woodston: the quintessential English farm. With
his combined skills of farmer and historian, Lewis-Stempel digs
deep into written records, the memories of relatives, and the
landscape itself to celebrate the farmland his family have been
bound to for millennia. Through Woodston's life, we feel the joyful
arrival of oxen ploughing; we see pigs rootling in the medieval
apple orchard; and take in the sharp, drowsy fragrance of hops on
Edwardian air. He draws upon his wealth of historical knowledge and
his innate sense of place to create a passionate, fascinating
biography of farming in England. Woodston not only reminds us of
the rural riches buried beneath our feet but of our shared roots
that tie us to the land.
A delightful story for younger children about a Little Rhino who
gets really mad but canât explain why. In the end, everything
works out just as it should! What Do You Need, Little Rhino? shows
children how to find comfort when everything gets too much.
_________________ 'BRITAIN'S FINEST LIVING NATURE WRITER' - THE
TIMES WINNER OF THE THWAITES WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2015 What really goes
on in the long grass? Meadowland gives an unique and intimate
account of an English meadow's life from January to December,
together with its biography. In exquisite prose, John Lewis-Stempel
records the passage of the seasons from cowslips in spring to the
hay-cutting of summer and grazing in autumn, and includes the
biographies of the animals that inhabit the grass and the soil
beneath: the badger clan, the fox family, the rabbit warren,the
skylark brood and the curlew pair, among others. Their births,
lives, and deaths are stories that thread through the book from
first page to last.
'It reminded me all over again of why I threw up everything for the
magic of La Belle France' Carol Drinkwater, author of The Olive
Farm 'Warm and vivid and beautiful' Trevor Dolby, author of One,
Place de l'Eglise 'An utterly beguiling immersion in La France
Profonde, keenly observed and beautifully told' Felicity Cloake,
author of One More Croissant for the Road The Charente: roofs of
red terracotta tiles, bleached-white walls, windows shuttered
against the blaring sun. The baker does his rounds in his battered
little white van with a hundred warm baguettes in the back, while a
cat picks its way past a Romanesque church, the sound of bells
skipping across miles of rolling, glorious countryside. For many
years a farmer in England, John Lewis-Stempel yearned once again to
live in a landscape where turtle doves purr and nightingales sing,
as they did almost everywhere in his childhood. He wanted to be
self-sufficient, to make his own wine and learn the secrets of
truffle farming. And so, buying an old honey-coloured limestone
house with bright blue shutters, the Lewis-Stempels began their new
life as peasant farmers. Over that first year, Lewis-Stempel fell
in love with the French countryside, from the wild boar that trot
past the kitchen window to the glow-worms and citronella candles
that flicker in the evening garden. Although it began as a
practical enterprise, it quickly became an affair of the heart: of
learning to bite the end off the morning baguette; taking two hours
for lunch; in short, living the good life - or as the French say,
La Vie.
First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary
Work/Biography. In turbulent times Americans look to the Civil
Rights Movement as the apotheosis of political expression. As we
confront a startling rise in racism and hate speech and remain a
culture scarred by social inequality, there's no better time to
revisit the lessons of the '60s and no better leader to learn from
than the late Representative John Lewis. In the final book
published before his passing, Across That Bridge, Congressman John
Lewis draws from his experience as a prominent leader of the Civil
Rights Movement to offer timeless wisdom, poignant recollections,
and powerful principles for anyone interested in challenging
injustices and inspiring real change toward a freer, more peaceful
society. The Civil Rights Movement gave rise to the protest culture
we know today, and the experiences of leaders like Congressman
Lewis, a close confidant to Martin Luther King, Jr., have never
been more relevant. Despite more than forty arrests, physical
attacks, and serious injuries, John Lewis remained a devoted
advocate of the discipline and philosophy of nonviolence. Now, in
an era in which the protest culture he helped forge has resurfaced
as a force for change, Lewis' insights have never been more
relevant. In this heartfelt book, Lewis explores the contributions
that each generation must make to achieve change. Now featuring an
updated introduction from the author addressing the Trump
administration, Across that Bridge offers a strong and moral voice
to guide our nation through an era of great uncertainty.
First published in 1986. This book presents studies of intonation
undertaken from within a number of different traditions: acoustic
phonetics, phonology, psychology, social psychology, syntax,
conversation analysis, developmental phonetics and
sociolinguistics. The studies reported are empirically based, and
give an indication of the many methodologies which have been
developed in different disciplines for the investigation of the
nature, structure and functions of intonation.
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March: Book One (Paperback)
John Lewis, Andrew Aydin; Illustrated by Nate Powell
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"Congressman John Lewis has been a resounding moral voice in the
quest for equality for more than 50 years, and I'm so pleased that
he is sharing his memories of the Civil Rights Movement with
America's young leaders. In March, he brings a whole new generation
with him across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, from a past of clenched
fists into a future of outstretched hands." - President Bill
Clinton "Superbly told history." - Publishers Weekly (starred
review) "Dazzling... a grand work." - Booklist (starred review)
"Lewis's remarkable life has been skillfully translated into
graphics... Segregation's insult to personhood comes across here
with a visual, visceral punch. This version of Lewis's life story
belongs in libraries to teach readers about the heroes of America."
- Library Journal (starred review) "A powerful tale of courage and
principle igniting sweeping social change, told by a strong-minded,
uniquely qualified eyewitness... the heroism of those who sat and
marched... comes through with vivid, inspiring clarity."- Kirkus
Reviews (starred review) Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an
American icon, one of the key figures of the civil rights movement.
His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken him from an
Alabama sharecropper's farm to the halls of Congress, from a
segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington, and from
receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of
Freedom from the first African-American president. Now, to share
his remarkable story with new generations, Lewis presents March, a
graphic novel trilogy, in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin
and New York Times best-selling artist Nate Powell (winner of the
Eisner Award and LA Times Book Prize finalist for Swallow Me
Whole). March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong
struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age
on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and
segregation. Rooted in Lewis' personal story, it also reflects on
the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement. Book One
spans John Lewis' youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting
with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student
Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation through
nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a stunning climax on
the steps of City Hall. Many years ago, John Lewis and other
student activists drew inspiration from the 1958 comic book "Martin
Luther King and the Montgomery Story." Now, his own comics bring
those days to life for a new audience, testifying to a movement
whose echoes will be heard for generations. Coretta Scott King
Author Honor Books selection: recognizing an African American
author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young
adults: "March: Book One," written by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin,
illustrated by Nate Powell, and published by Top Shelf Productions.
Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil Rights Movement
and political leadership for decades. A hero we won't soon forget,
Lewis was a beacon of hope and a model of humility whose invocation
to "good trouble" continues to inspire millions across our nation.
In his last months on earth, even while battling cancer, he
dedicated time to share his memories, beliefs, and
advice-exclusively immortalized in these pages-as a message to the
generations to come. Organized by topic ranging from justice,
courage, faith, and forgiveness to the pandemic, mentorship,
immigration, and many more besides, Carry On collects the late
Congressman's thoughts for readers to draw on whenever they are in
need of guidance. John Lewis had great confidence in our future,
even as he died in the midst of one of our country's most
challenging years to date. With this book, we can continue to learn
from his perseverance, dedication, profound insight, and unwavering
ability to see the good in life, and live up to the legacy he has
left us.
'An important book on several levels... Read a few sentences out
loud, wherever you are.' Rosamund Young Everybody thinks they know
what sheep are like: they're stupid, noisy, cowardly ('lambs to the
slaughter'), and they're 'sheepwrecking' the environment. Or maybe
not. Contrary to popular prejudice, sheep are among the smartest
animals in the farmyard, fiercely loyal, forming long and lasting
friendships. Sheep, farmed properly, are boons to biodiversity.
They also happen to taste good and their fleeces warm us through
the winter - indeed, John Lewis-Stempel's family supplied the wool
for Queen Elizabeth's 'hose'. Observing the traditional shepherd's
calendar, The Sheep's Tale is a loving biography of ewes, lambs,
and rams through the seasons. Lewis-Stempel tends to his flock with
deep-rooted wisdom, ethical consideration, affection, and humour.
This book is a tribute to all the sheep he has reared and sheared -
from gregarious Action Ram to sweet Maid Marion. In his inimitable
style, he shares the tales that only a shepherd can tell.
It has been said that the normal English reaction to uncomfortable
facts of life, such as Marxism, is an embarrassed but determined
silence. That anyone should experience a desire to enquire into
ideas as such, and to probe into the motives influencing them,
seems extraordinary. Marxism is, however, subjected to a close
study in this book, first published in 1957, and the collected
essays attempt the task of combining certain elements in the
heritage of modern culture with the insights of Marxism. There can
be no vital thinking for our age that does not do justice to both
traditions.
This book is specifically aimed at addressing a gap in the study of
the evolution of corporate governance in Britain. In particular its
key theme, the relationship between corporate governance and
personal capitalism in British manufacturing in the first half of
the twentieth century, provides the means for a systematic and
critical examination of the dominant Chandlerian paradigm that the
long-running persistence of personal capitalism shaped the
governance of British manufacturing firms well into the twentieth
century and acted to erode their competitive performance. The book
helps to identify those aspects of corporate governance that have
undergone change, with some critical observations on the magnitude
of change and those aspects which have displayed characteristics of
continuity. The empirical spine of this book is set out in a series
of case studies which provide the basis for the examination of
corporate governance in Britain during the period c. 1900 to 1950.
By focusing particularly on the responses of a range of businesses
to the turbulent environment of the inter-war years, this volume
offers an insight into a much neglected, yet vital, area of
business and economic history.
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Run - Book One (Hardcover)
Andrew Aydin, John Lewis; Illustrated by L. Fury; Contributions by Nate Powell
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First you march, then you run. From the #1 bestselling,
awardâwinning team behind March comes the first book in their
new, groundbreaking graphic novel series, Run: Book One âRun
recounts the lost history of what too often follows dramatic
changeâthe pushback of those who refuse it and the resistance of
those who believe change has not gone far enough. John Lewisâs
story has always been a complicated narrative of bravery, loss, and
redemption, and Run gives vivid, energetic voice to a chapter of
transformation in his young, already extraordinary life.â
âStacey Abrams âIn sharing my story, it is my hope that a new
generation will be inspired by Run to actively participate in the
democratic process and help build a more perfect Union here in
America.â âCongressman John Lewis To John Lewis, the civil
rights movement came to an end with the signing of the Voting
Rights Act in 1965. But that was after more than five years as one
of the preeminent figures of the movement, leading sitâin
protests and fighting segregation on interstate busways as an
original Freedom Rider. It was after becoming chairman of SNCC (the
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) and being the youngest
speaker at the March on Washington. It was after helping organize
the Mississippi Freedom Summer and the ensuing delegate challenge
at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. And after coleading the
march from Selma to Montgomery on what became known as âBloody
Sunday.â All too often, the depiction of history ends with a
great victory. But John Lewis knew that victories are just the
beginning. In Run: Book One, John Lewis and longtime collaborator
Andrew Aydin reteam with Nate Powellâthe awardâwinning
illustrator of the March trilogyâand are joined by L.
Furyâmaking an astonishing graphic novel debutâto tell this
often overlooked chapter of civil rights history.
'Britain's finest living nature writer' THE TIMES 'Lewis-Stempel's
greatest gift remains his prose, with all its vividness and energy'
THE DAILY MAIL 'The hottest nature writer around' THE SPECTATOR At
night, the normal rules of Nature do not apply. In the night-wood I
have met a badger coming the other way, tipped my cap, said hello.
The animals do not expect us humans to be abroad in the dark, which
is their time, when the world still belongs to them. That was in
winter. The screaming of a tawny owl echoed off the bare trees. For
all of our street-lamp civilization, you can still hear the call of
the wild. If, if, you go out after the decline of the day... As the
human world settles down each evening, nocturnal animals prepare to
take back the countryside. Taking readers on four walks through the
four seasons, acclaimed nature writer and farmer John Lewis-Stempel
reveals a world bursting with life and normally hidden from view.
Out beyond the cities, it is still possible to see the night sky
full of stars, or witness a moonbow, an arch of white light in the
heavens. It is time for us to leave our lairs and go tramping. To
join our fellow creatures of the night.
First published in 1986. This book presents studies of intonation
undertaken from within a number of different traditions: acoustic
phonetics, phonology, psychology, social psychology, syntax,
conversation analysis, developmental phonetics and
sociolinguistics. The studies reported are empirically based, and
give an indication of the many methodologies which have been
developed in different disciplines for the investigation of the
nature, structure and functions of intonation.
Poverty and race -- two of America's most salient, and seemingly
intractable, domestic problems -- form the cornerstone of this
volume. Featuring contributions by some of the most progressive
thinkers on these subjects, the book focuses on the key questions
as we begin the new century. From the possibility of achieving true
integration (as opposed to mere desegregation), environmental
justice, education and its role as counter to structural poverty,
to the promise (and lack thereof) of recent anti-poverty policies,
Challenges to Equality shines an unflinching light on some of the
most important issues we face as a society.
Poverty and race -- two of America's most salient, and seemingly
intractable, domestic problems -- form the cornerstone of this
volume. Featuring contributions by some of the most progressive
thinkers on these subjects, the book focuses on the key questions
as we begin the new century. From the possibility of achieving true
integration (as opposed to mere desegregation), environmental
justice, education and its role as counter to structural poverty,
to the promise (and lack thereof) of recent anti-poverty policies,
Challenges to Equality shines an unflinching light on some of the
most important issues we face as a society.
This book is specifically aimed at addressing a gap in the study of
the evolution of corporate governance in Britain. In particular its
key theme, the relationship between corporate governance and
personal capitalism in British manufacturing in the first half of
the twentieth century, provides the means for a systematic and
critical examination of the dominant Chandlerian paradigm that the
long-running persistence of personal capitalism shaped the
governance of British manufacturing firms well into the twentieth
century and acted to erode their competitive performance. The book
helps to identify those aspects of corporate governance that have
undergone change, with some critical observations on the magnitude
of change and those aspects which have displayed characteristics of
continuity. The empirical spine of this book is set out in a series
of case studies which provide the basis for the examination of
corporate governance in Britain during the period c. 1900 to 1950.
By focusing particularly on the responses of a range of businesses
to the turbulent environment of the inter-war years, this volume
offers an insight into a much neglected, yet vital, area of
business and economic history.
It has been said that the normal English reaction to uncomfortable
facts of life, such as Marxism, is an embarrassed but determined
silence. That anyone should experience a desire to enquire into
ideas as such, and to probe into the motives influencing them,
seems extraordinary. Marxism is, however, subjected to a close
study in this book, first published in 1957, and the collected
essays attempt the task of combining certain elements in the
heritage of modern culture with the insights of Marxism. There can
be no vital thinking for our age that does not do justice to both
traditions.
First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
Inspired by the success of their best-selling introductory
programming text, Java Software Solutions, authors Lewis,
DePasquale, and Chase now release Java Foundations, Third Edition.
This text is a comprehensive resource for instructors who want a
two-or three-semester introduction to programming textbook that
includes detail on data structures topics. Java Foundations
introduces a Software Methodology early on and revisits it
throughout to ensure students develop sound program development
skills from the beginning. Control structures are covered before
writing classes, providing a solid foundation of fundamental
concepts and sophisticated topics.
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