Ian Brown Bücher

Ein großartiges Plädoyer für mehr Menschlichkeit und weniger Perfektion Manchmal, wenn man ihn beobachtet, ist es so, als würde man den Mann im Mond anschauen – aber man weiß, es gibt eigentlich keinen Mann im Mond. Aber warum ist Walker, wenn er nicht im eigentlichen Sinn präsent ist, so wichtig für mich. Was will er mir zeigen? Dieser Frage versucht der kanadische Journalist Ian Brown auf den Grund zu gehen und begibt sich bei der Suche auf schwieriges Terrain: Browns Sohn Walker wurde mit einem äußerst seltenen genetischen Defekt geboren. Im Alter von 12 Jahren braucht Walker immer noch Windeln, ist generell in seiner Entwicklung zurückgeblieben, kann nicht sprechen und muss einen Helm und spezielle Armschützer tragen, um sich nicht selbst zu verletzen. Am Ende findet Brown seinen Frieden – mit Walker und mit sich.

A powerful, moving collection of 170 portraits of Americans and their handwritten statements about what the American dream means to them. Shot by one photographer over twelve years, fifty states, and eighty thousand miles, American Dreams is a poignant, defining look at people from every walk of life and a remarkable exploration of what it means to be an American. Long fascinated by the idea of the “American Dream,” Canadian photographer Ian Brown set out to document, in photographs and words, what that dream means to Americans of all ages, races, identities, classes, religions, and ideologies. Over the course of twelve years, Brown traveled more than eighty thousand miles in an old truck, visiting all fifty states and connecting with hundreds of Americans. He knocked on people's doors; met them at town halls, diners, and factories; and approached them on main streets in small towns. He shot their portraits and asked them to write down their own American dreams. Their dreams and stories—which range from hopeful, moving, and optimistic to defiant, bitter, and heartbreaking—offer a fascinating, unparalleled perspective of the striking diversity and deep nuance of the American experience.

Pet tortoise Albert is on his biggest adventure yet. He must tackle giant dinosaurs and a fiery volcano. Then, back in the garden, he' s called on to help his little friends with a big problem of their own.

The unlikely pairing of Hugg, a messy yeti, and Bugg, a flea that feels the cold, shows the wonder of teamwork in the Himalayas. The hairy snowman keeps the flea warm. The flea keeps his personal, living rug neat and tidy. A trip down the mountain for food and the discovery of a comb test their friendship. But, a run-in with rude leopards and a threat to their home, help Hugg ' n Bugg see sense.

A new garden pond proves fascinating for Albert. Especially when he befriends an unusual underwater creature. But one day, his new friend vanishes and Albert is sad. He keeps checking to see if they have returned. His other garden chums do their best to cheer him up. But there is no sign - right up to Albert's long winter sleep. Will the spring bring a happy reunion when Albert wakes and returns to the outdoors?

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Pet tortoise Albert is having a bad day. His sleep is disturbed by the wind in the trees and then, as he goes to tuck into his food, the wind blows it away. Can the other garden creatures rally round and help Albert retrieve his meal? And will Albert be able to thank them all properly?

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Chaos ensues in the garden as Albert and his friends discover that items are mysteriously disappearing. Determined to uncover the culprit behind the mayhem, they embark on an adventure filled with teamwork and problem-solving. The story explores themes of friendship and forgiveness, as the characters aim to teach the wrongdoer the importance of honesty and community. Will they succeed in their mission and restore peace to their beloved garden?

The book offers an in-depth analysis of the evolution of Scottish identity through various forms of performativity, including theatre, television, and public events. It examines the impact of historical and contemporary issues, such as Brexit and the Scottish independence movement, on the perception of Scottishness. Additionally, it delves into Anglo-Scottish relations, language, literary practices, and the experiences of the Scottish diaspora, exploring themes of nationhood, borders, and cultural hybridity.