Bøger af Jimmy Burns

Diego Maradona, is arguably the greatest and certainly the most widely-known footballer of the modern age. During his tempestuous career he played for top clubs in South America and Europe, and was a central figure in four World Cups. This title presents the story of Maradona.

The Premier: Big Business and Great Football explores the history and evolution of the world's most popular football league. Discover the curiosities and stand-out moments as well as fascinating stories of the owners, managers, players, fans and chroniclers who have lit up England's top-flight league.

"A remarkable, never disclosed story..." Peter Hennessy"A must-read book for those interested in a personal drama at the frontline of international relations"Dr Calder Walton, author & historian"A rare look behind the scenes of British intelligence... this story is not only well-told but also true" Nicholas Reynolds, former CIA officer, New York Times bestselling authorDrawing on previously undisclosed personal papers, this biography of Walter Bell gives a remarkable insight into the working of British Intelligence. He was at heart of the emerging intelligence special relationship between Britain and America before, during and immediately after WW2 - the very time that MI6 had been penetrated by Russian intelligence. He was acquainted with Philby, Burgess and Maclean.Moving to MI5 Bell had postings in Kenya, India, and the West Indies, playing a crucial role in the passing power of power to newly independent governments, and developing close ties with agents of influence at the highest levels in the former colonies, from journalists and judges to generals and independence heroes.Back home he was intimately involved in operations to limit the reputation damage provoked by the media outcry over the Cambridge Five affair and suspected KGB misinformation about further alleged Soviet agents at the highest level of the British state. He was rewarded for his service with a CMG and the US Medal of Freedom.

From the moment Pope Francis stepped on to the balcony of St Peter's, people around the globe sensed that not only the Catholic Church, but the world at large, could be entering a new spiritual, political and social age. The pomp and circumstance that had characterised the Vatican for as long as most people could remember evaporated as Francis asked the throng gathered in the square to "pray over" him before he gave his first blessing. Not since John XXIII, had a new Pope opened the windows of the Church so widely to let in some much needed fresh air.This biography of Pope Francis charts Jorge Mario Bergoglio's formation as a priest and bishop against the dramatic backdrop of Argentina's turbulent politics and the challenging principles he adopted as a member of the Jesuit order. It examines critically the extent to which his social conscience was influenced by the legacy of the country's controversial president General Peron and his wife Evita, and questions his moral standing during the Argentina military junta's 'Dirty War' when he was accused of not having done enough on behalf of the victims, including fellow Jesuit priests. Few Vatican elections have generated as much interest as that of Cardinal Jose Bergoglio. Francis, Pope of Good Promise, the first detailed biography to include an analysis of Pope Francis's first year at the Vatican, will appear just as he makes his first visit to the US.

The definitive account of the world-shaping rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and their ongoing competition to be the greatest football player of all time

An authoritative biography of the most significant figure in Western religion

"Papa Spy: Love, Faith and Betrayal in Wartime Spain".

Da Pave Frans første gang trådte frem for offentligheden, stod det hurtigt klart, at der blæser nye vinde i den katolske kirke: Han var klædt i hvidt uden den sædvanlige pavelige pomp og pragt og udstrålede nærvær og karisma. At paven (født Jorge Mario Bergoglio) har taget navn efter Frans af Assisi, er ingen tilfældighed. Med navnet Frans signalerer han socialt engagement og teologisk konservatisme.  Pave Frans tegner et vidende og nuanceret, men også kritisk portræt af hovedpersonens vej fra tiden som jesuittermunk til embedet som ærkebiskop af Buenos Aires. Pavens historie er tæt forbundet med Argentinas politiske fortid. Rygtet lyder, at han som ærkebiskop i et tilfælde samarbejdede lidt for tæt med det politiske regime i 1970’erne og 1980’erne. Ifølge bogens forfatter gav hændelsen anledning til en selvransagelse, som førte til Pave Frans’ nuværende optagethed af social retfærdighed og mod til at søge politisk konfrontation.End ikke en kirkelig superstar kan dog hvile på laurbærrene: Bogen opsummerer pavens og den katolske kirkes udfordringer: korruptionsskandaler omkring Vatikanets Bank. Misbrug af børn, kvindesynet og seksualmoralen. Er paven andet og mere end et globalt mediefænomen? Ifølge bogens forfatter: ja. Den katolske kirke fået en progressiv pave, hvilket giver løfter om en håbefuld fremtid.OM FORFATTERENJimmy Burns er prisvindende engelsk journalist og forfatter. Som barn gik han på jesuitterskole og har som voksen specialiseret sig i stof om Latinamerika. Han har skrevet bøger om fodbold, litteratur og Falklandskrigen.