Bøker av Stephen Davies

Titanic tells the story of a young boy aboard the fateful Titanic. This gripping first-hand account is perfect for children studying the Titanic at school. An exciting story - perfect for readers interested in history.

This is the first of the two-volume set of the Southeast Asia Cruising Guide to reach a second edition. It is the only guide that covers the entire length and breadth of a region frequently visited by round-the-world sailors, many of whom leave Australia to head west. This edition concentrates on the most frequented routes and includes the most popular stops. There are hundreds of possible anchorages, the most popular of which are usefully summarised in tables. Introductory sections cover planning and the last part of the book deals with more general topics including advice on provisioning and the problems that are often faced by cruisers. Stephen Morgan and Elaine Davies first arrived in the region over 30 years ago. They work in Hong Kong; Stephen Davies as Director of the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and Elaine Morgan as a writer and editor. While this pilot is aimed at yachtsmen and indeed was surveyed from the Davies/Morgan yacht, it is just as relevant to the commercial or military mariner. The part of the world described in this work is one of the most interesting on our planet. Culturally, scenically, climatically and commercially; it has everything. This excellent book - now in its second edition, describes it all very enticingly. Set to the usual high standard of the Imray pilots that precede it, this one is spiced up by the wit and anecdotes the authors are so good at.

The Covid-19 pandemic was, and remains, a global disaster - claiming countless lives and wreaking economic havoc that still reverberates today. But it could have been worse. Much worse. Author Stephen Davies contends the planet 'dodged a bullet' this time around. But he warns this was no black swan event: The conflicts in the Ukraine and the Middle East already threaten global stability. And the next existential threat to mankind could happen much sooner than we think - with the chances of it happening increasing exponentially. Here he analyses the potential catastrophes - from nuclear war and climate change to further pandemics, the misuse of Artificial Intelligence and more - that could jeopardise our planet and its people. In this fascinating and at times frightening work, he examines how we assess these risks - and what we can do about them. But Davies is no Jeremiah. He firmly believes the ingenuity, imagination and innovation of millions of people around the world will ultimately secure mankind's continued existence.

In this non-fiction book, you will learn how Dr Aprille Ericsson is helping to reveal the secrets of space. Prepare to be inspired by her incredible story!Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Independent Library book is for pupils aged 6 to 7 in Y2/P3 at Oxford Reading Level 12 to read without support.

Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda as she visits Tofoten, a fairy village, and uncovers the truth behind her families past.

Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda - explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to (almost!) every creature in the valley - as she heads to Scout Camp.

Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda as she confronts her past when a familiar figure arrives at Trolberg harbour . . .

The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This striking new comic book collection will be the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians - containing six tales full of mythical creatures, gods, pharaohs and adventure.With striking illustrations by Núria Tamarit, this retelling of the Egyptian myths will delight readers of all ages.

Thrilling, tense and hard-hitting, Chessboxer is perfect for fans of Netflix's The Queen's Gambit'Gripping and surprising. I gulped it down' Sarah CrossanLeah Baxter is a genius. She's a few wins away from becoming a junior chess grandmaster, and her life is on course to achieve everything her mom and coach want for her. But Leah is at stalemate - grieving for her father, and feeling suffocated. She decides to make the ultimate sacrifice and quit chess. But chess doesn't want to quit her. Soon Leah discovers her new gambit: chessboxing, a dangerous hybrid sport which will test her body and mind to their limits. Can the pawn become the queen?

Book Band: Grey, ideal for ages 8+A hilarious folklore-inspired adventure featuring two BMX-riding heroines by award-winning author Stephen Davies.Daisy and Liberty are two bored sisters living in The-Middle-of-Nowhere, Dartmoor. The most adventure they ever have is riding their BMX bikes around the local abandoned quarry, until one day they come across a mysterious creature, and their world turns upside down!This magical adventure is immersed in local Dartmoor legend, and features black-and-white illustrations by Marta Dorado. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed . Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

This is a history of one of the most enduring institutions of Hong Kong, and the first of its kind. Using the Club's own records as well as a wide range of sources both from within Hong Kong and from the seafaring world at large, this is a comprehensive account of the life of the Missions, the tenancy of the different chaplains, managers, and stewards, the changes in seafaring practices and shipping, and the transformation of Hong Kong itself.

"Mo has won a very special prize: an Ancient Egypt sleepover in a museum. However, he has no clue how dangerous it will turn out to be. With a mystery to solve, hieroglyphic codes to crack and priceless treasure to save, one thing is for sure: Mo will not be getting any sleep tonight!".

Andy Murray: tennis player, sports icon, Olympian. Get the inside track on one of history's most spectacular athletes!

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFollow the trickery and antics of Hyena and Rabbit as they try to out-wit each other in this collection of hilarious traditional tales from West Africa.

Meet Hilda - explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to every creature in the valley! Well.... almost every creature...

Meet Hilda: explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to every creature in the valley! Well.... almost every creature...

Based on the hit Netflix series. Join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the illustrated fiction series.

Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the illustrated fiction series.

Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the 4th volume of the illustrated fiction series.

Stephen Davies presents a fascinating exploration of the idea that art, and our aesthetic sensibilities more generally, should be understood as an element in human evolution. He asks: Do animals have aesthetics? Do our aesthetic preferences have prehistoric roots? Is art universal? What is the biological role of aesthetic and artistic behaviour?

Old Al Haji Amadu had three wives, seven children - and five extremely naughty goggle-eyed goats that munched and gobbled and chewed whatever they could find. One day, enough was enough, they had to go! But getting rid of these troublesome goats proved to be harder than Al Haji could ever have imagined...

Philosophical Perspectives on Art presents a series of essays devoted to two of the most fundamental topics in the philosophy of art: the distinctive character of artworks and what is involved in understanding them as art. Anyone with an interest in aesthetics or art theory will find the papers in this volume fascinating reading.

In the last thirty years, work in analytic philosophy of art has flourished, and it has given rise to considerably controversy. Stephen Davies describes and analyzes the definition of art as it has been discussed in Anglo-American philosophy during...