Bøker av Matthew Taylor

Celebrating 50 years as a band in 2022, Magnum remain a musical enigma, much loved by legions of fans despite never fitting easily into the sub-genres favoured by rock music critics. Formed in the West Midlands of England around a nucleus of guitarist and songwriter Tony Clarkin and vocalist Bob Catley, the band dabbled with pomp rock and progressive sounds in the late 1970s before achieving success in the 1980s with records like Chase the Dragon, On a Storyteller's Night and their commercial highpoint, Wings of Heaven. They even had two top thirty singles in the UK, with 'Start Talking Love' and 'Rockin' Chair'. The changing musical landscape of the 1990s led to a split, but the band returned in 2001 and continue to release records of remarkable consistency while entertaining live audiences across Europe. This is the first book on the history and music of Magnum. It covers each of the band's twenty-two studio albums, as well as live recordings, compilations and the late 1990s Hard Rain project. Charting the ups and downs in commercial and artistic achievement, it is an essential guide to one of Britain's most underappreciated rock bands.

When a lone and lost traveller in the forests of Africa falls down a slope landing in a cave. he comes to find a friend in the form of Anansi a giant cave spider.Anansi helps the the traveller on his quest for knowledge by telling him stories in the form of poems about several African folklore and mythological figures.In The Spider's Nest is a collection of poems about several figures from African folklores and mythology.

First published in 1679, England's Bloody Tribunal is a polemic against the persecution of Protestants in England during the reign of James II. The book includes accounts of individual martyrs and their sufferings, as well as broader historical analysis of the roots and consequences of the religious conflict. This edition includes updated notes and introduction to contextualize the book's place in English history, as well as to highlight its relevance for contemporary discussions of religious freedom.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.

The third instalment of the Robert Johnathan series.CIA Officer, Lt. Colonel Robert Johnathan finds himself back on US soil ready to start his retirement but when he is called to deal with his old mentor who has gone rouge, he finds himself in the middle of a civil war between American ultranationalists and the true just US government. In a war where his loyalties will be tested in a path full of twists and turns and back stabbing around every corner.With the very freedom of America threatened, will Johnathan survive a war between spies?

Embark on an exhilarating journey from the comfort of your home with our latest Special Report, "Conquering New Heights: Virtual Reality and Mountaineering from Home." This intriguing treatise beautifully melds technology and adventure, offering the readers a thrilling ride into the dazzling world of Virtual Reality (VR) - the modern dynamo revolutionizing mountaineering and high-altitude sports. As you leaf through the pages of this special report, you'll not only traverse the mighty summits of the Himalayas but also grapple with the steep, imposing cliffs of Yosemite. All this, while you're cozily settled in your living room! The guide is a treasure for both, the hardened mountaineers seeking to enhance their training regimen, and the home-bound explorers starved of high-hill adventures. With our detailed investigations and insights, you will not only understand VR and its wide-ranging implications but also its potential to drastically transform your lives. The chapters are meticulously researched and thoughtfully penned down in an easy-to-understand and engaging manner. Starting from understanding the technology to gear recommendations for your adventure, this guide covers an array of topics designed to captivate interest.Don't lose the opportunity of experiencing this mesmerizing overlap of technology and nature. The future belongs to Virtual Reality, and with this report, you ready yourself to seize it!Get set to conquer new heights, all from the warmth and safety of your home!

This book brings black history to the fore of the War of 1812, and gives voice those enslaved people who - amidst great power competition between a slave-holding Republic and a slave-holding Empire - demonstrated exceptional bravery and initiative to gain precious freedom for themselves and their descendants.

A team of archaeologists on a private expedition to Russia, uncovering a relic from the cold war. However while there many of them are afflicted by an ominous and enigmatic illness, the afflicted become violent with a craving for flesh.

The Black Necro infection continues to spread forcing the last safe zone back to New York, while waiting outside the city at an evacuation zone, a group of survivors find themselves lost and separated; stuck on a trail their only choice to ride through the overrun and infested city. But will they be their own worst dangers?

When a group of urban explorers travel to Povegila Island in Italy, they discover that the 'cursed' island holds more than just ruins of bigone eras as they start slipping backwards and forewards through time unaware their time travel is drawing the attention of the time travelling creatures and monsterous killers.

In the twilight of the Western frontier, outlaws are being hunted down and arrested those who refuse to stand down are killed. One of the last bands of outlaws are now on the run from the law decide to stay in the town of Arrowstone, holding it in brutal grasp. Yet William Wayne, the Deputy refuses to allow them to have the town; being the only defence against for the Civilians.

Gap years are supposed to be fun! Yet when three friends, who have a knack of ending up in sticky situations, travel from a 1,000,000 acre sheep station in Outback Australia to The Surf Coast on the Great Ocean Road, to Prague and Viet Nam---they need all their unconventional skills to find a way out.Ever had someone stand up for you, or wanted to stand up for someone else? These three very good friends stand up for those who are unable to do so for themselves, as well as protecting each other. Travel with them to different parts of the world, immerse yourself in different cultures, and tumble with them from one adventure to another, and along the way, learn a new meaning for F.U.C.K. In Hot Air Rising by Matthew Taylor we experience a sense of comradeship, wonder, adrenaline rush, standing up for what you believe in, and belonging. Oh! and there is a bit of cheeky maths to delve into if you like, or skip.

A practical guide for school leaders and managers seeking concrete strategies for professional improvementLeading a learning community is a challenging endeavor that rewards those who build social-emotional and adaptive leadership competencies. In The Noble School Leader, veteran school leader and leadership coach Matthew Taylor delivers an inspiring and enlightening exploration of the mindsets that support leaders to thrive, as well as those that just get in the way. It is a field guide to creating learning conditions that make transformative growth happen in schools.In this book, readers will:* Uncover the most common internal obstacles that hold all school leaders back, from teacher leaders to superintendents* Apply the core domains of emotional intelligence and create personal growth plans using the invaluable 5 Square tool* Surface core values and drivers that shift mindsets and behaviors* Set goals and plans for challenging leadership momentsWritten for school leaders and managers seeking concrete techniques for building social-emotional and adaptive leadership competencies, The Noble School Leader is also an indispensable resource for any K-12 teacher, administrator, or professor with an interest in education and emotional intelligence.

A timely re-examination of our ideas about work and its relationship to our social and personal lives.

"Football: A Short History".

Traces British football from the establishment of the earliest clubs in the nineteenth century to its place as one of the prominent and commercialised leisure industries at the beginning of the twenty first century. This work also covers the big business, the press and electronic media, and development in playing styles, tactics and rules.