Derek Taylor: 13 books

Book cover of Reason and Religion in Clarissa

Reason and Religion in Clarissa

Samuel Richardson and 'the Famous Mr. Norris, of Bemerton'

by E. Derek Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2017

What distinguishes Clarissa from Samuel Richardson's other novels is Richardson's unique awareness of how his plot would end. In the inevitability of its conclusion, in its engagement with virtually every category of human experience, and in its author's desire to communicate religious truth, E. Derek...
Book cover of As Time Goes By
by Derek Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2018

'The sharpest memoir written by one of the Beatles' inner circle.' Observer Derek Taylor's iconic memoir is a rare opportunity to be immersed in one of the most whirlwind music sensations in history: Beatlemania. As Time Goes By tells the remarkable story of Taylor's trajectory from humble...
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Fayke Newes

The Media vs the Mighty, From Henry VIII to Donald Trump

by Derek Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2018

"Fake news." "Psycho." "Enemy of the people." The insults President Donald Trump and the media hurl at each other are, in fact, nothing new. Over many centuries, journalists have accused governments of being "horrible monsters," with "guilty consciences,"...
Book cover of Hospitality Sales and Promotion
by Derek Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2012

'Hospitality Sales and Promotion' is the essential guide for every manager in the hospitality industry wanting to achieve maximum profits from their sales promotions. Practical and down-to-earth, this guide discovers: * who is your customer? market segments and groups * how can you reach...
Book cover of Kubrick's Game
by Derek Taylor Kent
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2016

What if Stanley Kubrick left behind more than just his classic films? What if he also left behind an elaborate puzzle cleverly buried within his films, which would lead the player toward a treasure that could change the course of human history? GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Reader's Favorite Book Awards...
Book cover of Magna Carta in 20 Places
by Derek Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2015

The only book to tell Magna Carta's story through places associated with it, through England and France to the United StatesThe Magna Carta has undergone an extraordinary journey from the palaces and villages of England, through the castles and towns of France, via the Middle East, and ending in...
Book cover of The Great Tome of Cryptids and Legendary Creatures
by CB Droege, Derek Muk, Sarina Dorie
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2016

The Great Tome series continues with The Great Tome of Cryptids and Legendary Creatures. This volume features over a dozen tales drawn from fantastic creatures found in folklore and urban legends. The Voice of Thunder by Taylor Harbin The Burryman by Vonnie Winslow Crist Hunting...
Book cover of A Horse in the Bathroom: How an Old Stable Became Our Dream Village Home
by Derek J. Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2012

Maggie wants a house with lots of light. I need one with character. And what we do have in common doesn’t help either – we’re both stubborn.' When Derek, a former TV journalist, and his partner Maggie decide to escape to the country, they don’t opt for the simple life. Instead they...
Book cover of Who Do the English Think They Are?

Who Do the English Think They Are?

From the Anglo-Saxons to Brexit

by Derek J. Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017

What makes the English so . . . English? Where does English national identity come from? Historian and journalist Derek Taylor goes in search of answers on a journey through space and time. He visits battlefields, churches, remote islands, a slum, and many more places which, over 1600 years, have...
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Life, Death, and Meaning

Key Philosophical Readings on the Big Questions

by Margaret A. Boden, Fred Feldman, John Martin Fischer
Language: English
Release Date: March 28, 2016

Do our lives have meaning? Should we create more people? Is death bad? Should we commit suicide? Would it be better to be immortal? Should we be optimistic or pessimistic? Since Life, Death, and Meaning: Key Philosophical Readings on the Big Questions first appeared, David Benatar's distinctive anthology...
Book cover of Life, Death, and Meaning

Life, Death, and Meaning

Key Philosophical Readings on the Big Questions

by David Benatar, Margaret A. Boden, Peter Caldwell
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2010

Do our lives have meaning? Should we create more people? Is death bad? Should we commit suicide? Would it be better to be immortal? Should we be optimistic or pessimistic? Since Life, Death, and Meaning: Key Philosophical Readings on the Big Questions first appeared, David Benatar's distinctive anthology...
Book cover of Competence in Social Work Practice

Competence in Social Work Practice

A Practical Guide for Students and Professionals Second Edition

by Beverley Burke, Derek Clifford, Dorota Iwaniec
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2007

Since the publication of the first edition of this classic text, the major reforms in social work education resulted in the National Occupational Standards Framework (NOSF), which requires all social workers to demonstrate competence in a number of key areas. This practical text book covers...
Book cover of Achieving sustainable cultivation of potatoes Volume 2

Achieving sustainable cultivation of potatoes Volume 2

Production, storage and crop protection

by Dr Ilkka Leinonen, Hongyan Chen, James A. Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2018

Comprehensive coverage of improvements in cultivation techniques across the potato value chain, from yield modelling to post-harvest storage Detailed review of the main fungal, bacterial and viral diseases affecting potatoes Assesses the environmental impact of potato cultivation
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