Bøger af Alan Roberts

For readers who enjoy sleepless nights and having not seen the final page coming, British mystery writer Alan Roberts is a storytelling force to be reckoned with, Included in Parrot & Sweeney, his debut collection of unforgettable mysteries, are three whodunits including "Murder of a Nobleman", 'The Poacher's Last Shot," and "The Director's Final Cut." With dark humor, taut suspense, and a flair for the twisted, these winning, if bloodstained stories are distinctly English and set in rural areas just outside London. With vernacular finesse, readers are intoduced to Detective Chief Inspector George Parrot and his able sidekick, Detective Sergeant Daniel Sweeney, two flat-foots who know a thing or two about detecting-- and aren't too shy to give an opinion on just about everything. The two sleuths can see through a lover's quarrel, predict how a recently bereaved widow might act, and rewrite history if only by a just prison sentence. For fans of the genre-- this collection stands and delivers.

Humour is a funny thing - everyone knows it but no-one knows what it is. This book addresses the question 'What is humour?' by first untangling the definitions of humour, amusement and funniness before then providing a new theory of humour which draws upon recent research in philosophy, psychology, linguistics and neuroscience.

Buxton's growth as an inland spa town began in the 1780s when The Crescent was built for the Duke of Devonshire. This was followed by the natural baths, thermal baths, pump room and several large hydropathic establishments. Buxton became a fashionable spa resort, its popularity later boosted by the arrival of the railways. Large villas and hotels were built, as well as a range of entertainment facilities including the Pavilion Gardens and Opera House, to cater for the town's many visitors. By contrast, Buxton is also considered the gateway to the Peak district. The town's position, high up in the hills and at the head of the Wye valley, gives easy access to miles of stunning scenery. Using a fascinating collection of old and new photographs Buxton Through Time sets out to illustrate these many remarkable features and how they have adapted to the passage of time.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Bakewell & the Wye Valley has changed and developed over the last century.