Bøker av James King

This gripping account of the infamous 1895 raid into the Boer Republic of Transvaal by British colonial forces led by Dr. Leander Starr Jameson offers a fascinating glimpse into the politics and power struggles of the late 19th century. With its vivid descriptions and careful analysis of the raid's aftermath, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in Africa.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Relive the historic voyage of Captain James Cook with this detailed account of his exploration of the Pacific Ocean. From his encounters with indigenous peoples to his charting of previously unknown coastlines, Cook's journey was a marvel of scientific and nautical achievement. With vivid descriptions and fascinating insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Exploring the ways in which painting, applied design and illustration intertwined over the course of the accomplished career of Paul Nash (1889-1946), this book provides a new perspective on one of the most gifted and celebrated English artists of the twentieth century.

Keanu Reeves: actor, musician, dog lover. He''s the internet''s boyfriend. The poetic petrolhead. The guru on a surfboard. Part samurai, part samaritan. He is, very simply, ''The One''.''James has been my movie guru for years and now he''s my spiritual guru too! From now on I''m going to ask myself: ''What would Keanu do?''Jo WhileyIn this hilarious book of pocket philosophy, film critic and Keanu fan James King reveals what makes Mr Reeves so special. He unpacks iconic films from the Bill & Teds to the John Wicks, as well as the star''s own free-spirited life, showing us why the great man with the great hair has all the answers.And how everyone can #bemorekeanu.''A handsome, cool, enigmatic Gen X''er who never seems to age, James King is the perfect man to write about Keanu Reeves.''Stephen Merchant

Fast Times and Excellent Adventures is an inside look at the surprising history of the Eighties teen movie - how the movie world got to that position and what it did with that power.

Beyond The Great Wave

This seven-volume illustrated collection, published in 1821, contains the journals of Captain James Cook (1728-79) from his three voyages to the Pacific, supplemented by material from other members of his expeditions, including the influential botanist Sir Joseph Banks. 'Cook's voyages' were essential reading for later explorers, including Charles Darwin.