J. D. Davies Bücher

Wenn die Kanonen sprechen, verstummt die Wahrheit. London, 1661: Cromwell ist tot – England hat wieder einen König. Doch Charles II. fehlt es an loyalen Männern, und so ernennt er den adligen Grünschnabel Matthew Quinton zum Kapitän eines seiner größten Kriegsschiffe. Dabei hat der gerade eine Fregatte auf Grund gesetzt. Doch der frischgebackene Kapitän müht sich redlich, die Achtung seiner Mannschaft zu erringen. Bald schon geht es nordwärts in schottische Gewässer, über denen sich dunkle Wolken zusammenbrauen. Und Matthew muss nach und nach erkennen, dass es Gründe gab, warum mit diesem gefährlichen Auftrag gerade ein Anfänger betraut wurde ...

Lügen, Verrat und das Gold von Afrika. Im Sommer 1663 kapert eine englische Fregatte unter Kapitän Matthew Quinton im Mittelmeer eine Korsarengaleere. An Bord: ein zum Islam konvertierter Ire, der schwört, er kenne die Route zu einem sagenhaften goldenen Berg in Afrika. Leider erreicht die Kunde London schon vor Quintons Rückkehr. Und so wird er vom finanziell klammen König für eine Expedition verpflichtet – nach Gambia, wo das Fieber herrscht und auch andere europäische Nationen längst auf Schatzsuche sind. Auf dem Weg entlang der Küste des Schwarzen Erdteils erweist sich indes bald, dass die Feinde des Königs nicht nur in Frankreich und Holland sitzen ...

Illustration is a diverse and constantly evolving area of art and design and an appealing creative career. But to stand out from the crowd, successful illustrators need to combine creative talent with strong marketing and promotional skills. Becoming a Successful Illustrator provides practical and inspirational guidance on finding and contacting clients, putting together promotional materials and establishing yourself as a professional illustrator. With case studies, and firsthand tips and hints from practising illustrators at varying stages in their careers, and packed with hundreds of beautiful examples of professional work, this is a must-have guide to the working world of illustration. This title is part of the Creative Careers series from Fairchild Books, designed to help bridge the gap between academia and a first job in the creative industries. Brimming with helpful tips and facts about the world of work, they offer an essential guide for any emerging creative practitioner. The cover artwork for Becoming a Successful Illustrator has been shortlisted for an illustration award in the 2013 books category by the prestigious Association of Illustrators.

1666. The Four Days' Battle. Once again Captain Quinton finds himself in the thick of the action, fighting the Dutch in one of the epic encounters of the age of sail. But the battle is a disaster: the fleet is mysteriously divided, with part of it sent to meet a French threat that never materialises, while thousands are slaughtered by the Dutch. As popular fury turns violent, the King decides heads must roll, and Quinton is sent to rebellious, pirate-infested Plymouth to root out the source of the false intelligence that cost so many British lives. It is an unenviable role -- especially when all the evidence seems to point towards an old friend and boon companion. Then Quinton receives an urgent message from his wife, the usually level-headed Cornelia, begging him to come home to London at once...

1665. The land is at war and plague stalks London, but conspiracies against King Charles II are rife. Captain Matthew Quinton finds himself thrust unexpectedly into the midst of the deadliest of them when he is given command of a vast and ancient man-of-war. Forced to contend with scheming ministers of state, a raw, rebellious crew and an alleged curse on his ship, Quinton sails against the might of the Dutch fleet. The shattering climax sees captain and crew fight for their lives at the heart of the Battle of Lowestoft, one of the greatest sea-fights in the entire age of sail, before Matthew returns home to face the disturbing truth about his own and his family’s past.

In September 1666, one word was on everyone's lips. Fire. But not all attention was on the blaze that destroyed London. Just three weeks earlier, British ships had obliterated the Dutch town of Westerschelling and set 150 merchant vessels ablaze. In an atmosphere thick with rumour, many thought the Great Fire of London was caused by Britain's enemies, perhaps in revenge for Westerschelling. Perhaps they were right. In the weeks before London's burning, Sir Matthew Quinton, master of H.M.S. Sceptre, is recalled to a city seething with foreign plots and paranoia, and given a dangerous mission by the King. A secret quartet of terrorists is planning to destroy the capital, stir rebellion, open the way for invasion. Only Quinton can stop them

This title gives a clear, thorough and practical account of firing, but goes further and explains the techniques and ideas behind this magical stage of making. It highlights commonly-overlooked details that can lead to disastrous results and shares tips to help you achieve the best from your kiln. With over 100 photos, it also profiles leading makers and shows how their use of kilns contributes to their unique and beautiful work. Whether read from cover to cover by the novice or used as a reference book by the more experienced, this book will be your handbook to successful and confident firing.