Bøger af David Salter

This book is about a real life account of the British moving to France to live. It is the actual nitty gritty, an honest exposure of the subsistence and conditions which face ex-pats, or immigrants abroad, if you are one who prefers a definition unrelated to colonial expressions. The tale reveals that the reality of life is far removed from that portrayed on the siren screen of the television, often shown as a sun soaked escape into a picture postcard cottage close to a pretty village, with the natives delighted by your presence and fawning for your favour. This story is based on the genuine experiences of two Brits who tried the good life for themselves. Although they have no regrets, they entered into a world where the actuality went far beyond the daydream. If you are thinking of moving to France, you must read this. If you are thinking of just visiting France, then do read it anyway, to acquire a greater understanding of the people you may encounter. For those who do not understand the French, then reading is even more essential. For those who do not understand the British, we do sincerely hope that the central character in this account, 'Derek', does not confuse you any further. In truth, it may be fair to say that the fact that he and his wife remain in France may have more to do with the tolerance of his adopted community than with his own social and diplomatic abilities Although this account is based on absolute truth, you should be aware that many of the names have been changed in the hope that we may avoid libel.

You either lie down and die, or you fight. In 1938 a knockabout 11-year-old kid from Marrickville, Sydney, is suddenly confronted by mortality. His mother dies. His father has little time for him and at 14 he leaves school to learn a trade. In 2016 that same boy is a multi-millionaire. He owns - and runs - the Australian Development Corporation, Sydney City Marine, a host of associated companies and countless office and housing blocks. He is also one of the world's most successful sailors, having won Sydney-Hobart races in his Ragamuffin yachts and competed eight times for Australia in the Admiral's Cup. He jointly holds the record for the most America's Cup campaigns - all self-funded and managed personally. He is Syd Fischer, the Ragamuffin man, and he's known as perhaps the toughest and most uncompromising Australian businessman and sportsman of the past half century. This is the story of Fischer's remarkable life, and of his unrelenting quest to win the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race one more time.

Target success in WJEC and Eduqas GCSE Business with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.

From burlesque to ragtime, from Hell's Kitchen to Fifth Avenue, this book presents a collection of witty stories, adapted for the stage.