Peter Thompson Bücher

Pflanzensamen sind meist kleine und unscheinbare Gebilde, die unseren Blicken verborgen sind – nichts als winzige Körnchen. Und doch haben sie unsere Entwicklung bestimmt und hatten Einfluss darauf, wo und wie wir leben. Aber nicht nur unsere wichtigsten Nahrungsmittel sind Samen – man denke nur an Reis, Weizen, Kaffee, Nüsse, Bohnen oder Oliven. Sie sind auch die Basis für Stoffe, Farben und viele andere Dinge unseres täglichen Gebrauchs. Peter Thompson erzählt die Geschichte unserer Zivilisation als eine Geschichte der Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Samen und zeigt uns die Geheimnisse dieser so unscheinbaren Körnchen. Er berichtet beispielsweise wie die Verbreitung von Weizen zur Entstehung von Städten führte und erläutert, welche ›Tricks‹ Samen auf Lager haben, um ihr Überleben zu gewährleisten. Das Buch schließt mit der aktuellen Diskussion um den Verlust alter Nutzpflanzen, um Gentechnik, Samenbanken und darüber, wem die pflanzlichen Ressourcen der Erde gehören.

First release in a major new historical reference series An accessible companion to US history for students and the general readerIdeal for checking facts as well as gaining an overview of key events, movements and conceptsText supported by unusually comprehensive appendices

This book is an introductory guide to agile principles, values and mindset that will equip individuals and teams, regardless of role, to apply Agile from first principles. Practical examples are used throughout to bring real-world context to agile theory. This book is ideal for those wanting to achieve the BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile.

A lively account of how Nova Scotian literature and popular culture depict a messy and unfinished process of deindustrialization.

The book explores the role of taverngoers in shaping public opinion during the formation of a newly independent nation. It highlights how these individuals, characterized by their strong opinions and lack of deference, influenced political leaders to consider the representation of public sentiment in governance. Through their discussions and debates over drinks, they played a crucial part in the political landscape, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in the democratic process.

Exploring the dynamic world of journalism in the 1960s, the narrative delves into the lives of four influential newspaper barons, highlighting the complexities of press power and its misuse. The author presents a vivid portrayal of Robert Maxwell as a corporate psychopath, while also tracing the tragic arc of his daughter, Ghislaine Maxwell, from her early days at the Daily Mirror to her courtroom confrontation decades later. This work offers a compelling look at media influence and personal downfall against a backdrop of historical significance.

The narrative follows Marcus Cobb as he battles a parasitic invader on Earth, leading him into space where he discovers that other advanced worlds are also engaged in a relentless war against the same threat. This journey reveals the complexities of interstellar conflict and the shared struggle among different civilizations against a common enemy.

Set in late 1944 during the Pacific War, a select group of Australian and British commandos embarks on a critical covert operation. Their objective is to inflict significant damage on enemy shipping by targeting Japanese vessels anchored in Singapore Harbour. This high-stakes mission highlights the strategic importance of disrupting enemy supply lines and showcases the bravery and skill of the commandos involved.

Over forty years Thomas Jefferson and William Short forged a deep and intense relationship that both characterized in paternal and filial terms. Heir through Hope examines this relationship and its impact on Jefferson's moral and political judgments--on revolutionary violence, the economics of slavery, the value of marriage--central to his wider thought.