Bøger af Simon Turner

Today's football tournaments seem to have been with us forever. They are the survivors - the bright ideas that quickly caught on. Tinpot recalls the strange and forgotten competitions that sparked into life before shuffling off their mortal coil. It tells their stories, giving them the spotlight they deserve.

"Digital Currencies of the World: A Traveler's Guide to Blockchain-Based Money" is your comprehensive guide to the universe of digital money. Devoid of jargon, yet replete with insights, this special report becomes an invaluable resource for everyone, regardless of their understanding of this complex landscape.Suitable for intrepid travelers trying to understand the virtual currencies used in unfamiliar territories, curious observers probing the far reaches of the blockchain revolution, as well as avid investors yearning to discover emerging financial trends. This resource breaks down complicated concepts into easy, digestible segments, making the world of blockchain-based currencies less of an overwhelming exploration, and more of an enlightening journey.Key Features: Helps uncover the process behind the advent of digital currencies.Crafts a clear understanding of Blockchain-the powerhouse of digital money.Examines prominent global players in the digital currency stratosphere.Investigates bitcoins and its impact as the pioneer of digital cash.Explores the scope of Ethereum and the role of smart contracts.Analyses the rise of stablecoins and their relation to the real and virtual economy.Compares cryptocurrency and fiat money for a holistic understanding.Aids navigation through the maze of cryptocurrency exchanges - a must for travelers.Discusses the legal aspects and global regulation of digital currencies.Foresees the future of digital currencies, weighing opportunities and challenges.Unveil the mysteries, seize the opportunities and predict the future of this universe of digital currencies with this meticulously crafted report. Shed the fear of the unknown and step on a trail of discovery and innovation that is bound to pave the way for your financial future. Immerse yourself, not just in conventional reading, but rather an exhilarating voyage of discovery!About The Author: Simon Turner, an ardent advocate of digital currencies, possesses a robust background in finance, which he proficiently integrates with his expertise in blockchain technology. His writing reflects his belief in the potential of digital currencies and his earnest efforts to make this frontier accessible and engaging for all.

It was the summer of 1983. Walsall were preparing for another season in the Third Division when British Airways' advertising people got in touch. The airline were embarking on an innovative promotional campaign and needed the club's help. To show how quickly continental cities could be reached from regional airports, they wanted to feature the team beneath the banner, 'They're only 90minutes away from a place in Europe'. Walsall were the only league club in the West Midlands never to have taken part in a European competition, and even their most ardent supporters didn't expect that to change any time soon. As the new season started, Walsall looked set for relegation, but they soon embarked on a League Cup campaign that saw them defeat Arsenal, stun Liverpool and come closer to reaching Europe than anyone would have dared imagine. Based on interviews with the players and management team from that fondly remembered side, 90 Minutes from Europe is an underdog story to lift the spirits and inspire us all.

Description An eventually uplifting tale of one man's battle to overcome depression, or 'The Devil' as the author calls it. As Kris Kristofferson wrote in one of his most memorable songs:-'You see the devil haunts a hungry man,If you wanna beat him, you have to join him.I ain't saying I beat the devil, but I drank his beer for nothing. Along this rollercoaster of a ride we are introduced to the Gascon version of Arthur Daley, the charismatic ex-paratrooper Pierre Lagaillarde and the Nigerian generals; as well as being involved in la guerre d'Algérie and the War on Terror. We also hear about the numerous health advantages of foie gras and the Gascon way of life, the Planet under Stress, Van Morrison and last but not least the life-saving qualities of both Prozac and landscape.About the AuthorSimon Turner was born in 1948 and lives in Sudbury, Suffolk. He is a former Chartered Surveyor who had, in his own words, 'a notably undistinguished career in property'. He was also an aubergiste and agent immobilier in France for seven years between 1989 and 1996 until he was overcome by 'The Devil'. On recovering he did 'six years penance' as a Private Hire Driver. His first book 'The Waiting Game' was a novel ostensibly based on those experiences but in hindsight he now realizes was more about total mental decomposition.

Imagine a world in which Scotland win the World Cup, Derby County are champions of Europe and 1966 isn't the only year that England win anything. This isn't some far-fetched dream but a reality that could have been, had events turned out a little differently. If Only takes you to this world and celebrates the teams that almost became immortal.

Based on thorough ethnographic fieldwork in a refugee camp in Tanzania this book provides a rich account of the benevolent "e;disciplining mechanisms"e; of humanitarian agencies, led by the UNHCR, and of the situated, dynamic, indeterminate, and fluid nature of identity (re)construction in the camp. While the refugees are expected to behave as innocent, helpless victims, the question of victimhood among Burundian Hutu is increasingly challenged, following the 1993 massacres in Burundi and the Rwandan genocide. The book explores how different groups within the camp apply different strategies to cope with these issues and how the question of innocence and victimhood is itself imbued with ambiguity, as young men struggle to recuperate their masculinity and their political subjectivity.