Bøker av Michael Richardson

The true story of the criminal case against Marcus Garvey as told in confidential Bureau of Investigation files and from the pages of Negro World. Peer inside the Universal Negro Improvement Association through reports of undercover agents which revealed the rivalry, jealousy, greed, and incompetence that sunk the Black Star Line shipping company and halted Garvey's back-to-Africa campaign. The world's most famous black nationalist icon was marred by charges of hypocrisy and opportunism after he praised the Ku Klux Klan and became a leading purveyor of skin bleach and hair straightener advertisements in the pages of his weekly newspaper. Suspected of ordering the murder of two rivals, Garvey was convicted of a single count of fraud in the engrossing story of oratorical supremacy, racial division, outlandish claims, and shifting ideology in a maelstrom of events that would shape Twentieth Century history and assure lasting fame for Jamaica's first National Hero.

A child's body has been found, and then there's another body. Both found in the same place.And then there's a murder but this time someone's claiming it. But not just claiming it he wants to play a game, a game you have to play and win or someone dies..This has driven the entire plant city police department into a complete frenzy. and now detective mike Perry and his long time friend partner has to figure things out before things get to far out of hand....Or are they already to late ?

The Amazing Story of One Faithful Man...One Extraordinary Vision... One Unstoppable Movement.        An unforgettable chronicle of courage, determination, faith, and humility, Amazing Faith is the exclusive and inspiring account of how Dr. Bill Bright, founder and president of Campus Crusade for Christ International, stepped out in simple, unwavering obedience to God. Readers will delight in the extraordinary story of how an obedient Oklahoman left the ranch at God''s urging, and how that obedience opened the door to reaching literally millions of lives with the message of Christ''s love and the coming Kingdom.        From Bright''s formative years in the Midwest to the lonely struggles and all-too-human foibles of his early ministry...the founding of the unparalleled Campus Crusade movement to the explosive global outreaches of the new millennium...this authorized, behind-the-scenes biography leaves no stone unturned in its examination of a humble life remarkably used by God-a life which, by God''s power, has made an impact on three billion souls. Written by a retired investigative reporter who has closely followed the life and ministry of Dr. Bright for more than a decade, and with a foreword by Dr. Billy Graham, Amazing Faith uncovers the calling, the passion, the strategic thinking, the sacrifice, and the astounding impact of one man committed to bold evangelism, disciple-ship, and the fulfillment of the Great Commission in his lifetime. "He''s just the kind of man I had in mind when I started the program twenty-five years ago because he''s an example to everybody of all religions that it''s possible to have progress in religion." -Sir John Templeton, founder of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, which Dr. Bill Bright was awarded in 1996. He donated the $1 million honorarium to support a national movement of prayer and fasting.     

Durham City Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Durham City, the famous streets and the famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this area throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century. Looking beyond the exquisite exterior of these well-kept photos, readers can see the historical context in which they are set and through the author's factual captions for every picture, and carefully-selected choice of images, the reader can achieve a reliable view of this city's history. Readers are invited to follow a timeline of events and watch the changing faces of Durham City, as Michael Richardson guides us through the streets of this city. There is something for everyone here, whether they have lived in this area all their lives or whether they are just visiting the area. It also shows how photography has continually evolved to keep up with an ever-changing society.

This selection of Bataille's work recognizes the full breadth of his contribution as a key thinker in debates on modernity and postmodernity, to critical theory, and as a major influence on Foucault, Derrida and Baudrillard.

This is the first book in English to look at Bataille's work as a whole, exploring its influence in France, the UK and the US, where it has often been associated with the rise of post-structuralism and postmodernism. Bataille's complex philosophy examined the interplay of death and eroticism.

Surrealism has been recognised as having made a major contribution to film theory and practice, and many contemporary film-makers acknowledge its influence. This book charts the history of surrealist film-making in both Europe and Hollywood. It is suitable for those interested in surrealist ideas, and art and the history of film.