Bøger af Peter Jackson

Tales of strange apparitions, hauntings and eerie noises had circulated for years among the work force at Old Castle Works, some of the employees had actually left because of such events, when Peter Jackson was appointed works engineer in 1984. A man not given to hearing "things that go bump in the night," he set out to conduct his own painstaking investigations of these seemingly supernatural events. A firm believer that all odd occurrences at the old factory had a rational explanation behind them, he launched his own investigation, the results of which he recounts in "Beyond Reason: A Factual Account of Possible Contact with the Supernatural". For Peter Jackson, the results of his researches have led him to reassess his own beliefs as to the nature of the natural and so-called supernatural forces with which man lives and has lived with from the beginning of time. He leaves the reader to draw their own conclusions.

A warm and funny collection of anecdotal stories detailing the ups and downs of life as seen through the whimsical eyes of 'Old Lucas'. Best read perhaps, beside a late-summer riverside, with a cucumber sandwich and a glass of wine, sheltered from life's incongruities beneath a straw boater.

About Whoever is insightful, easy-to-read and compelling analysis that puts human sexuality on the social analyst's couch. The book explores original and contemporary perspectives, affirms a comprehensive range of sexual identities and helps us understand ourselves and each other in today's world. Experiences of real people, influences of history, culture, crucial developments in American Equal Rights, "Don't Ask Don't Tell", domestic partnerships and other subjects provide fascinating backdrop to the discussion. Gay, straight, right-wing, left, or whoever we are, About Whoever indisputably tells about us.

An epic account of how a new world order under Tamerlane was born out of the decline of the Mongol Empire

"The Paris peace settlements following the First World War remain amongst the most controversial treaties in history. Bringing together leading international historians, this volume assesses the extent to which a new international order, combining old and new political forms, emerged from the peace negotiations and settlements after 1918. Taking account of new historiographical perspectives and methodological approaches to the study of peacemaking after the First World War, it views the peace negotiations and settlements after 1918 as a site of remarkable innovations in the practice of international politics. The contributors address how a wide range of actors set out new ways of thinking about international order, established innovative institutions, and revolutionised the conduct of international relations. They show how the ways in which these innovations layered upon existing practices, institutions and concepts shaped the emerging international order after 1918"--

Of German stock dating back to 1530 in Saxony, Eric George Ackermann GM was born on the Isle of Wight in 1919 and became a leading figure in the world of signals and electronic intelligence.

Windtower offers a unique insight into a past way of life, exploring Dubai's rich and storied past and heritage.With exclusive archival photography, custom maps, as well as original architectural plans and diagrams, this book is a must-have book for anyone interested in Dubai's architecture, culture and fascinating historical development.

By exploring how various types of convenience food have become embedded in consumers' lives, it considers what lessons can be learnt from the commercial success of convenience food for those who seek to promote healthier and more sustainable diets.

Brings together five studies on the Mongol empire. This title relates the early history of the Delhi Sultanate, with reference to the role of its Turkish slave (ghulam) officers and guards. It examines the collapse in 1206-15 of the Ghurid dynasty, whose conquests in northern India had created the preconditions for the Sultanate's emergence.

By exploring how various types of convenience food have become embedded in consumers' lives, it considers what lessons can be learnt from the commercial success of convenience food for those who seek to promote healthier and more sustainable diets.

The enthralling biography of Wing Commander Eric Ackermann, a man who, according to R.V. Jones, the Scientific Advisor to Winston Churchill, 'made the world tick a little faster'.

A completely updated edition of this confirmation preparation guide, Faith Confirmed covers all the essentials of the Christian faith and is ideal for use with individuals or groups.

Intelligence has never been a more important factor in international affairs than it is today. Since the end of the Second World War, vast intelligence bureaucracies have emerged to play an increasingly important role in the making of national policy within all major states. One of the biggest problems within the contemporary thinking about intelligence and international relations is a lack of historical context. Observers routinely comment on the challenges facing intelligence communities without reflecting on the historical forces that have shaped these communities over the past two centuries. As presented in this volume, new perspectives on the evolution of intelligence services and intelligence practice over the past 200 years can only enrich ongoing debates over how best to reform national intelligence structures.

The Seventh Crusade, led by King Louis IX of France, was the last major expedition for the recovery of the Holy Land actually to reach the Near East. This volume comprises translations of the principal documents and of extracts from narrative sources - both Muslim and Christian - relating to the crusade.

Engages in key debates in contemporary consumption and identity studies, yet presents a firmly grounded study that will complement the more speculative writing about shopping, place and identity that has developed in recent years.