Simon Robinson Bücher

Deep Purple zählen zu den bedeutendsten Bands der Classic-Rock-Ära und haben ein monumentales Werk erschaffen. Rockklassiker wie „Smoke On The Water“ und „Highway Star“ lösten in den Siebzigern Euphorie aus und werden auch heute noch von einem riesigen Publikum gefeiert. Besonders in Deutschland hat die Gruppe eine treue Fan-Gemeinde. Mit ihrem vierten Album gelang Deep Purple der große Durchbruch, bei dem die überragenden Fähigkeiten des Sängers Ian Gillan, des Gitarristen Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord an der Hammond-Orgel, Ian Paice am Schlagzeug und Roger Glover am Bass verschmolzen. Kompositorische Höchstleistungen und unbändige Spielfreude machten das Album zur Blaupause des Hard Rock. Die Spezialisten Simon Robinson und Stephen Clare dokumentieren akribisch die Entwicklungen, Machtkämpfe innerhalb der Gruppe, die Geschichte der Songs sowie deren Nachwirkungen auf spätere Generationen. Der lebendige Text lässt den Leser zum Zuschauer bei der Entstehung eines Meisterwerks werden, während er die Musiker bei den Aufnahmen beobachtet. Neben dem informativen Inhalt beeindruckt das Buch mit über 300 Abbildungen, darunter seltene Fotos, Konzertplakate und Plattencover, die den Geist der Ära widerspiegeln. Dies schafft einen detailreichen Gesamteindruck, der sowohl Fans als auch Hard-Rock-Liebhaber und musikhistorisch Interessierte anspricht.

Businesses around the world are facing rapidly changing economic and social situations. Business leaders and managers must be ready to respond and adapt in new, innovative ways. The authors of this groundbreaking book argue that people in business must adopt a 'holonomic' way of thinking, a dynamic and authentic understanding of the relationships within a business system, and an appreciation of the whole. Complexity and chaos are not to be feared, but rather are the foundation of successful business structures and economics. Holonomics presents a new world view where economics and ecology are in harmony. Using real-world case studies and practical exercises, the authors guide the reader in a new, holistic approach to business, towards a more sustainable future where both people and planet matter.

If we were to describe the C# language and its associated environment, the .NET framework as the most important new technology for developers for many years we would not be exaggerating. .NET is designed to provide a new environment within which you can develop almost any application to run on Windows, while C# is a new programming language that has been designed specifically to work with .NET. Using C#, you can write, for example, a dynamic web page, a component of a distributed application, a database access component, or a classic Windows desktop application. Between them C# and .NET are set to revolutionise the way that you write programs and to make programming on Windows very much easier than it has ever been. This book should equip you to program in C#, while at the same time providing the necessary background in how the .NET architecture works. It covers not only the fundamentals of the C# language, but also goes on to give examples of applications that use a variety of related technologies - including database access, dynamic web pages, advanced graphics, and directory access.

The book delves into the philosophical and theological dimensions of integrity, examining its implications for identity, responsibility, and ongoing learning within both individual and corporate contexts. Through case studies, Simon Robinson integrates Aristotelian and existentialist views with agapeic theology and leadership theories, emphasizing the church's role in fostering genuine dialogue and peacebuilding. It explores how ecclesiology and Christian ethics can guide the development of virtues and shared narratives, ultimately enhancing the church's engagement with its members and the broader world.

Focusing on the concept of integrity in business, the author emphasizes that it is more about practicing integrity than merely possessing it. The book delves into the responsibilities leaders hold regarding their ideas, values, and practices, highlighting how these contribute to an organization's integrity. It provides methods for learning and practicing integrity, underscoring the significance of dialogue and narrative in building trust. Ultimately, it presents a cohesive view of how integrity fosters mutual challenge and creativity within the business landscape.

Touring the Lake District is a unique illustrated guide to exploring the area by car. Eight carefully planned tours take in the popular tourist centres plus a wealth of hidden gems many consider to be the 'Real Lakeland'.

From the collection of Steve Goldman comes a new book, The Art Of The Bizarre Vinyl Sleeve, containing the best of the worst as it were! In essence this book revolves around Steve's remarkable archive of album covers which first surfaced at a public exhibition in Huddersfield in 2021.

Offers a preview of the object-oriented computer language's features in a tutorial tested on C#'s public beta release.