John Lloyd ist ein britischer Comedy-Autor und Fernsehproduzent, der für seinen geistreichen und intellektuell anregenden Humor bekannt ist. Er arbeitete mit Douglas Adams an Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis und schuf bahnbrechende Sendungen wie QI, die das Neugierige und Interessante der Welt feiern. Seine Arbeit erforscht durchweg die Absurdität und Ironie des Lebens mit einer ausgeprägt britischen Sensibilität.
Lloyd's on-the-ground reporting explores the rise of the radical right across Europe, focusing on political movements from Meloni's Italy to the Sweden Democrats. The book delves into the strategies and ambitions of these groups as they gain unprecedented popular support, highlighting the implications for the continent's political landscape. Through insightful analysis, it uncovers the motivations behind this shift and the potential consequences for democracy in Europe.
An elderly man's quest to rediscover a long-lost friendship unfolds in the Heart of England, blending themes of nostalgia and connection. As he navigates his memories and the passage of time, the narrative explores the significance of relationships and the impact of the past on the present. The journey is not just a physical one but also an emotional exploration of love, loss, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives.
This book, first published in 1986, examines the miners' strike of 1984-5 - an event that formed the decisive break with a forty-year-old British tradition of political and industrial compromise. It assesses the strike's full implications, and puts it into its historical and political context.
John Lloyd was the poster boy of British tennis, a former British number one, Grand Slam finalist, Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion and Davis Cup captain. This autobiography is filled with captivating tales of Hollywood celebrities, tennis icons and lost loves, along with sobering details of his battle with cancer and drug addiction in his family.
In gritty Glasgow, a police detective confronts criminals--as well as an enemy that lies within . . . In the seedy environs of 1980s Glasgow, Scotland, it takes guts to be a cop. DI Luc Kidston has guts--though he also has a weak spot thanks to his fear of heights. Now he must focus on finding a samurai sword-wielding vigilante--and untangling the case of one of his protégés, who's been arrested for allegedly putting a woman into a coma. Solving both problems will lead Kidston to take some unorthodox steps, including hiring a forensic hypnotist. It will also bring him into conflict with his own colleagues and lead him to fight for his life in a terrifying showdown . . .
Introduction: Breaking Britain -- The other union -- The English speak -- The cash nexus -- The crumbling pillars -- The poisonous elephant -- Conclusion: The re-imagining of the union
'A fantastic collection of pithy conversation-starting facts.' Charlie Higson
Presents a selection of 1,423 facts to bowl you over. This title includes facts such as: Bees can play football; cholesterol is good for you; camels gave humans the common cold; English has 3,000 words relating to drunkenness; in 1851 all the 436,800 sandwiches sold in London were ham; and, Iceland has more volcanoes than footballers.
Der trockenste Ort der Welt liegt in der Sahara, vom Mond aus kann man die Chinesische Mauer sehen und Laika war das erste Tier im All? Denkste! Denn in der Arktis gibt es Stellen, die nicht mit Eis bedeckt sind und wo es seit 2 Millionen Jahren nicht geregnet hat, vom Mond aus ist nichts erkennbar, was der Mensch auf der Erde gebaut hat, und bereits 1946 wurde eine Fruchtfliege ins All geschossen wurde. John Lloyd und John Mitchinson klären populäre Irrtümer auf, korrigieren vermeintlich geltendes Allgemeinwissen und enthüllen die Wahrheit über all die Dinge, die wir sicher zu wissen glauben. Das Buch für alle Besserwisser!
