Bøker av Dave Richardson

Are you Arnold curious? Knowing that he was a traitor, but wondering exactly what he did? And why? I can relate. I first asked these questions over 45 years ago. Since then, I've read dozens of books, seen a score of documentaries & presentations, and visited sites in Canada, England, and the US. My history hobby has led me to enthusiastically writing my own rendition of the Arnold story. I'm not an accredited historian, so a scholarly biography was out of the question. But I see this not as a limitation, but instead a freedom. Writing with the reader in mind, I believe this book is concise, comprehensive, easy-to-read, entertaining, sometimes humorous, and less biased in its presentation. And most importantly, my approach allows for an interpretation of his many alleged motives, plus consideration of many what-if scenarios. If you're looking for a single book to help you become Arnold-savvy, this is it. And if you're an Arnold junky, I trust it will inspire new perspectives.

Many people take for granted their annual two weeks in the sun or weekend away in a buzzing city, but how did it all happen? How did we fall in love with package holidays and are we still in love with them now? The story of how we got into the package holiday habit is a fascinating one. It's not just about planes and resorts but also about us, as the holidays we take reflect the people we are, or aspire to be. Despite the continuous growth of the package holiday from its beginnings in the 1950s, could the golden age be over? Escalating fuel costs mean that the era of really cheap foreign holidays is over. In this unique, illustrated book featuring anecdotes, word-of-mouth accounts from the people who made package holidays happen and archive images, author Dave Richardson poses some questions about the impact of tourism on the environment and whether we could be estroying the very things we set out to experience.

Oxford is known throughout the world as a great centre of history and learning, with hundreds of thousands of visitors coming every year to soak up the atmosphere of its colleges, museums, medieval streets and beautiful green spaces along the Thames and Cherwell rivers. Its pubs are very much part of that appeal, from taverns down narrow alleyways that date back hundreds of years to more contemporary hostelries that still doff their caps to tradition. Every kind of person who lives in Britain lives in Oxford and its pubs reflect that rich diversity. Follow in the footsteps of Inspectors Morse and Lewis as you mull over the events and personalities that have shaped this great city and learn the stories behind some of the most intriguing pub names in Britain, such as Far from the Madding Crowd, the Turf Tavern and Three Goats' Heads. Every pub has a tale to tell, and whether you live in Oxford or come from afar, you will find this an invaluable companion as you make your way around the 'city of dreaming spires'.