Marshall Jon Fisher widmet sich in seinem Werk tiefgründigen menschlichen Themen, oft durch die Linse des Sports, insbesondere des Tennis. Seine Schriften werden für ihre Fähigkeit gelobt, die Feinheiten sportlicher Wettkämpfe mit breiteren historischen Ereignissen und menschlichen Schicksalen zu verknüpfen. Fisher erforscht universelle Themen wie Krieg und Frieden, Liebe und Tod sowie das Zusammenspiel von Sport und Wildheit. Er verbindet meisterhaft die Spannung eines Matches mit tiefem menschlichem Drama und enthüllt sowohl Triumph als auch Tragödie in seinen fesselnden Erzählungen.
Das beste Tennismatch aller Zeiten. Niemals in der Geschichte des Tennis stand so viel auf dem Spiel Der weltbeste Tennisspieler gegen die Nummer zwei. Amerika gegen Deutschland. Demokratie gegen Faschismus. Das Daviscup-Match zwischen Gottfried von Cramm und Don Budge trug die Züge eines Titanenkampfes. Doch die Wahrheit war -wie so oft- weniger einfach. In Marshall Jon Fishers meisterlicher Darstellung des legendären Finalspiels treffen Sport und Geschichte, Politik und persönliches Schicksal unausweichlich aufeinander.
Mysteries of Lost Empires accompanies the widely acclaimed Channel 4 series of the same name. Its five experimental archaeology projects reveal teams of experienced archaeologists, historians and building engineers recreating the technological feats of ancient civilisations using only the tools available at the time.Each chapter tells the whole story behind one of the projects in the programme, giving the history of an ancient people, the mystery of their archaeological achievement, the story of other scientists who have tried to explain it and failed, and the day-to-day drama of the team's quest to recreate the feat. Subjects include the enormous moai statues on Easter Island, a unique Chinese bridge made of woven timbers and the development of medieval weapons of war. From the sheer size of ancient Egyptian obelisks to the heating and ventilation systems of Roman baths, each project has provided a range of mysteries to today's archaeologists.Mysteries of Lost Empires provides an alternative, dynamic approach to history. The book's emphasis on culture, technological difficulties, and the problem solving and teamwork involved in overcoming them, will thrill readers eager to learn more about the subjects in the series.
Set in late 1980s Munich, the story follows aspiring writer Robert Cherney, who grapples with his identity while teaching tennis to a diverse group of Jewish men haunted by their pasts. Among them is his best friend Max Altmann, a wealthy businessman who introduces Robert to the city's nightlife. As Robert navigates romantic entanglements with Ingrid and Veronique, he also confronts the complexities of love, ambition, and the legacy of being a German Jew. The narrative blends humor and seriousness in exploring these themes.
"An engrossing, in-depth look at the history of the medium". Publishers Weekly"An informative, entertaining account of the box, its earliest broadcasts, and the ambitions that drove the people who created it". BooklistTube tells the stories behind the invention of television and the intense competition to bring it to market. Devilish character sketches and compelling anecdotes capture the brilliance, vision, and frustration of its colorful inventors.
