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  • - A Year On The Killing Streets
    av David Simon
    195,-

    The bestselling true crime classic from the creator of The Wire

  • av David Simon
    370,-

    Homicide, the celebrated true crime-book from the creator of HBO's The Wire, is reenvisioned in this first volume of a gritty, cinematic graphic novel duology.In 1988, journalist David Simon was given unprecedented access to the Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit. Over the next twelve months, he shadowed detectives as they took on a slew of killings in a city where killings were common. Only the most heinous cases stood out-chief amongst them, the rape and murder of eleven-year-old Latonya Wallace. Originally published in 1991, Simon's Homicide became the basis for the acclaimed television show Homicide: Life on the Streets and inspired HBO's The Wire. Now, this true-crime classic is reimagined as a gritty two-part graphic novel series.

  • av David Simon
    164,-

    You are invited to join a group of modern seniors as they share stories of Thanksgiving, winter holidays, and Christmas experiences. The tales capture the special times of life with humor and joy. Grab a cup, relax, and reminisce with a few of your newfound friends.

  • av David Simon
    195,-

  • - A Year on the Killing Streets
    av David Simon
    267,-

    From the creator of HBO's The Wire, the classic book about homicide investigation that became the basis for the hit television showThe scene is Baltimore. Twice every three days another citizen is shot, stabbed, or bludgeoned to death. At the center of this hurricane of crime is the city's homicide unit, a small brotherhood of hard men who fight for whatever justice is possible in a deadly world. David Simon was the first reporter ever to gain unlimited access to a homicide unit, and this electrifying book tells the true story of a year on the violent streets of an American city. The narrative follows Donald Worden, a veteran investigator; Harry Edgerton, a black detective in a mostly white unit; and Tom Pellegrini, an earnest rookie who takes on the year's most difficult case, the brutal rape and murder of an eleven-year-old girl. Originally published fifteen years ago, Homicide became the basis for the acclaimed television show of the same name. This new edition-which includes a new introduction, an afterword, and photographs-revives this classic, riveting tale about the men who work on the dark side of the American experience.

  • av David Simon
    202,-

    Garvey's Last Soldier is a gripping thriller and love story. Set in the black community of south London between 1997 and 1999, this astonishing and moving novel centers around the mysterious Lady Theodora who lives with her tormented grand-daughter. George, a young journalist who was once in care in Lady Theodora's children's home arrives there to investigate three mysterious murders that took place during his troubled childhood. However, once his investigation starts he embarks on a journey that sees him confront his own manhood. This novel is about love, revenge and cultural identity.

  • av David Simon
    216,-

    Set in south London's African-Caribbean community, this story centers around the dream of Winnie, a strong Caribbean woman. This dream sets in motion the rivalry between two pastors and even their congregations. This novel examines human courage and African-Caribbean spirituality.Pastor Pastor is a powerful novel about love, greed and rivalry. Set in south London's African-Caribbean community the story is centered around Winnie, a middle-aged black woman who has a dream to help her community which sees two pastors compete for the hearts and mind of the local people. This intriguing novel examines human courage and spirituality.David Simon is an award winning writer and educationalist. He is the author of the Genius series, the novels Garvey's Last Soldier, Secrets of the Sapodilla and the Windrush play, Mountaintop.

  • av David Simon
    202,-

    How to Homeschool Your Child is the third book in the series for parents, educators and those interested in the education of children. Written by the award winning author and educationalist, David Simon, this book presents information and strategies on how to homeschool children and unlock their genius.Topics included are: the modern education system, homeschool models, home learning profiles, recommended books to read and online learning.

  • av David Simon
    188,-

    A powerful play about Armstrong and Selma who travel to England for a better life in the 1950s and as their dreams are about to be realised an old friend, Wilson, turns up.This story is rich in Black British social history and examines the lives of three immigrants who are desperate to succeed.

  • av David R. Simon
    1 082 - 2 492,-

    Revised edition of the author's Elite deviance, c2008.

  • - Current Perspectives on Development and Development Co-operation
    av David Simon & Anders Narman
    922 - 2 387,-

  • - How to use meditation, yoga and other techniques to give your child the perfect start in life, from conception to early
    av David Simon
    290,-

    Using exercises and techniques developed over ten years of teaching a popular series of workshops at the Chopra Center for Well Being, Dr Deepak Chopra shows readers how to see parenthood from a very different perspective.

  • av David Simon
    243,-

    In The Chopra Centre Herbal Handbook, Dr Deepak Chopra and Dr David Simon draw on the forty most important herbs used in Ayurveda, from aloe and amrit kalash to ginger and winter cherry, to create a practical, popular reference book that shows how to, for example, strengthen immunity, rejuvenate the body, boost energy and detoxify the system.

  • - Vegetarian Recipies for Body, Mind and Spirit
    av David Simon
    243,-

    According to the holistic principles of Ayurvedic medicine, on which the work of the Chopra Centre is based, the same spirit that animates all living things also exists in food - and eating is therefore a magical, spiritual experience, a celebration of life. This cookbook offers a different approach to nutrition and includes vegetarian recipes.

  • av David Simon
    594 - 2 492,-

    This volume presents a review of transport provision and the development process in the Third World. It provides a survey of the range of transport modes and forms utilised in rural, urban and international contexts, and examines the development implications of such choices.

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