Bücher von Paul Richardson

Is geography really destiny?Our maps may no longer be stalked by dragons and monsters, but our perceptions of the world are still shaped by geographic myths. Myths like Europe being the centre of the world. Or that border walls are the solution to migration. Or that Russia is predestined to threaten its neighbours.In his punchy and authoritative new book, Paul Richardson challenges recent popular accounts of geographical determinism and shows that how we see the world represented often isn't how it really is - that the map is not the territory.Along the way we visit some remarkable places: Iceland's Thingvellir National Park, where you can swim between two continents; Bir Tawil in North Africa, one of the world's only territories not claimed by any country; and we follow the first train that ran across Eurasia between Yiwu in east China and Barking in east London.Written with verve and full of quotable facts, Myths of Geography is a book that will turn your world upside down.

Johnny, a small boy who lived in a tiny village a long time ago, had always sought adventure and excitement. One day Johnny was told by one of the village elders that inside of Pigglepatch Wood was hidden a great treasure brimming with gold and jewels. There was a problem, however... Everyone was scared of the woods as it was said that there were hideous, scary creatures waiting inside for anyone entering the woods! In fact, no one had ever returned from the woods... Johnny decided to make a sword and hatch a plan. The villagers waved goodbye as Johnny made off towards Pigglepatch Wood - what would he find, and would he return?

Alex Spellman works for British intelligence. He blames himself for a covert operation that went wrong in northern Spain. He is now getting headaches and blackouts and doesn't know why. Deanna Darby is sent from the CIA to gauge whether Spellman is a threat to national security on both sides of the Atlantic.Vasili Dragunov has hatched a plan to get him back in favour at the Kremlin. It involves him gathering information to buy back his position of power.Alex is chased from Spain to the US and back to his home turf in London while trying to ascertain who is after him and why, all the while being plagued by blackouts and memory loss. The remaining members of his team are being targeted and it is up to him and Deanna to ensure that national secrets are not lost to his pursuers.

The Australian Government believed it had eliminated refugee boats from its shores. Asylum seekers who once risked their lives at the hands of unscrupulous people-smugglers no longer travelled to Australia. Border Force officers assured the Australian officials the arrival of illegal immigrants by sea had been terminated. The officials assured their politicians and the politicians assured voters they had eliminated the illegal refugee trade. However, they had not stopped all the boats.Exiled Papua New Guinean millionaire, Tobias Ogame, wanted for a botched kidnap attempt of a Swedish tourist, and more recently, sought after to assist with inquiries into an international counterfeiting syndicate which had operated on the Fly River, believed he had stumbled onto a new way to make money ferrying émigrés to Australia via Papua New Guinea. The astute businessman did not intend to risk lives in decrepit and unseaworthy rust buckets. His plan involved a more civil venture, covert but comfortable. He also knew, the more exclusive his customers, the more money he could make.This operation was not for desperados. His clients, selected by the International Movement for Cohesive Disunity, an organization focused on holding governments to account, especially on human rights, and climate action, undertook their operations with an ethos based on permeation rather than aggression. The IMCD planned to infiltrate the fabric of economic and fiscal policy in Australia. As agents of influence, in the long term, their decisions would benefit the major players they worked for. In the short term they would benefit Ogame. Safe and discreet passage was limited to the highest bidders.Ogame was convinced, this time, nothing could go wrong. But like he had in the past, he misjudged the power of circumstance. With the PNG pair Danny Kenney and Kenny Danny taking the luxury superyacht, the Pacific Wanderer, to Australia and back, and with the coincidence of misfortune for a Paradise Island Tour Guide and a Scottish researcher, once again Ogame underestimated the complexities of the world in which he sought to undertake business. His venture into trading places to Australia went well but was by no means perfect.

Taylah Bingham enjoyed school and did well in most subjects. She was more than capable on a sports field and excelled at whatever she played. But her greatest love was singing.As a twelve-almost-thirteen-year-old she had a bright future and was expected to be successful in life, regardless of where her interests took her and what pathway she chose.Taylah lived in Cairns with her mother Kellie, her stepfather Mick, and her young half-sister Krissy.As her school''s Talent Show loomed Taylah prepared for what her friends predicted would be a winning performance.However, when home life became complicated, Taylah encountered challenges far beyond being able to win a talent show.Thrust into turmoil on the night of the show, Taylah''s world was turned upside down. But she had friends. Good friends, young and old. With their help she was given the chance she thought had been lost.In the end, it was Taylah''s talent that rewarded those who had faith in her.

Stories about My School Life is a book about schools and the people who made them what they were. In its own way it tells the recent history of schools. It also paints a picture of what it is like to work in them. Anyone who has been to school will enjoy the funny, often incredible stories in this book. Whether a snowball fight, a microwaved pig's head; or a frog in the toilet; whether in outback Queensland, England or Papua New Guinea; from the classroom to the cricket pitch, the stories are sure to bring back memories of your own school life.

Captain Calder Velden, a ruthless seafaring servant of the Secret Dutch Alliance, had been summoned to serve his state in territories unknown. 1586AD his beloved homelands were under Spanish Rule, there seemed to be no answers on how the resistance could end the tyranny. Backed by incredible wealth, King Phillip II of Spain had established a World Power hell bent on conquering all known territories. The Dutch Alliance knew the Spanish had discovered an untapped source of wealth in the territories of Nueva Guinea. It was time to send their cut-snake captain to disrupt and cripple the southern supply of gold to the Spanish Treasury. Calder was in command of the new stealth ship, 'The Kharon', specifically made for the mission. Christened after the mythical ferry boat of the underworld, she was to pursue, raid and pillage enemy merchant ships along the trade route south of Bantam and leave no survivors!

The Red Sheep is a story about Jessica Grant and the challenges faced by families as they deal with aging, mortality, religion, and relationships. Jessica, an only child, was immersed in a stable and supportive family but it did not hide the fact she was different. As such, she saw the world differently. As a child she questioned her being. As a teenager she set her mother in search of answers. As an adult she learned to accept life was what she made of it. Jessica's journey was filled with childhood joy at having special grandparents. When Nan and Pop passed away, it was her youthful logic that helped her cope with their loss. With Nan and Pop's opposing views of an afterlife deeply embedded in her outlook, Jessica explored her background with conviction. The answers she found highlighted how unique she was. The story will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It will make you question the world around you. It will cause you to marvel at the extraordinary lives led by everyday ordinary people.

This book of poetry is my love of the world. it's beauty and what I see of it. There is so much beauty and joy out there for us all. These poems are about what I see in all of nature and the world. It is a beautiful world from the smallest flower to the widest landscape. We just have to enjoy it and share it. I am sure you will enjoy my poems.

Vivid and richly textured, A Late Dinner is a delightful journey through Spain and Spanish cuisine. Paul Richardson is the perfect guide. In lush prose he brings to life the fascinating people who grow and cook and eat the hugely varied and still little-known food of Spain. Richardson's vibrant writing takes readers beyond gazpacho and paella and immerses them in the flavorful world of Spanish food -- from the typical coastal cuisine; to the ancient shepherd cooking of the mountains; to the cities of Madrid, Barcelona, and San Sebastián, where chefs are setting the trend for modern cuisine across the globe. His evocative descriptions -- the fried þsh in Cádiz; the tender asparagus and sweet crispy lettuce of Navarre; the Catalan calçotada, a feast of grilled spring onions in a nutty, delicately spicy sauce; the whimsical creations of internationally acclaimed chef Ferran Adrià -- are a celebration of the senses. Richardson traces the roots of Spanish cooking to the landscape, the people, and the history of this beautiful and complex country. A Late Dinner is a glorious and intimately drawn portrait of Spain.

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