A unique and beautiful book, profusely illustrated, A Certain Slant of Light was shortlisted for the Fitzcarraldo Prize. Duncan White's moving novel reverberates with unspoken grief. A beautifully written meditation on impermanence, in which art and human life are seen as signal flares into the darkness.
The role of the modern firefighter has evolved beyond purely fighting fires, and the fire service has become one of the rescue services. This Manual, written by an experienced firefighter, takes a look at life as a firefighter, including training, equipment, vehicles, emergency call timeline, major incident case studies and fire investigation.
In this ground-breaking and fascinating book, Duncan White illuminates a period in history in which literature became one of the most potent of weapons, and its authors often the bravest of warriors: the Cold War.
Exploring the life of Nabokov as a professional writer, the book delves into his late modernist aesthetics and how he navigated the thriving American literary scene. By utilizing previously unpublished and overlooked materials, it offers a fresh perspective on his influence as one of the twentieth century's most significant novelists, reshaping our understanding of his contributions to literature.