John Green

An essential eyewitness account of the later battles of the Peninsular WarOriginally titled, ' Vicissitudes of a Soldier's Life: Or a series of Occurrences from 1806 to 1815', this book is sometimes confused with another book of 'vicissitudes' penned by a Scottish soldier of this period. There have been, of course, several eyewitness accounts penned by soldiers from the ranks of the British Army serving during the wars against Napoleon's French Empire that have been republished and which-for one reason or another-have been rightly well regarded. Some, including those by Morris, Wheeler, Harris and Lawrence have also become well-known. This account by John Green of the 68th regiment may not be so familiar to many readers, though it is without doubt one of the most engaging narratives of its kind. Green's is a candid, educated and-perhaps-surprisingly modern voice as he graphically recounts his experiences and sufferings on campaign with the 68th. His first experience of war was during the disastrous Walcheren Expedition of 1809 before the regiment embarked for Spain. Green's descriptions transport the reader in time and place ensuring that his account joins the ranks of the finest military memoirs. His descriptions of hard campaigning and his opinions of the lot of the ordinary soldier are invaluable. The battles of Salamanca and Vittoria are described from the sharp-end of the conflict, but Green's later recollections of the fighting in borderlands with France until the time of his serious wound and beyond are essential. Contains illustrations original to this edition.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket..

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale-from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity. As a species, we are both far too powerful and not nearly powerful enough, a paradox that came into sharp focus as we faced a global pandemic that both separated us and bound us together. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.

A deeply moving and mind-expanding collection of personal essays in the first ever work of non-fiction from #1 internationally bestselling author John GreenThe Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his ground-breaking, critically acclaimed podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Halley's Comet to Penguins of Madagascar - on a five-star scale.Complex and rich with detail, the Anthropocene's reviews have been praised as 'observations that double as exercises in memoiristic empathy', with over 10 million lifetime downloads. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection about the shared human experience; it includes beloved essays along with six all-new pieces exclusive to the book.

"Masterful. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a beautiful, timely book about the human condition--and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention." --Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re: ThinkingThe instant #1 bestseller from John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, is now available in paperback with two brand-new essays "Gloriously personal and life-affirming. The perfect book for right now." --People"Essential to the human conversation." --Library Journal, starred review The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale--from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.

Na osnove podlinnogo materiala - vospominanij byvshego uznika natsistskikh kontslagerej, a vposledstvii krupnogo amerikanskogo biznesmena, neftjanogo magnata, filantropa i bortsa s antisemitizmom, khranitelja pamjati o Kholokoste Zigberta Viltsiga, dialogov s ego rodstvennikami, druzjami, kollegami i konkurentami, otryvkov iz ego vystuplenij, a takzhe dokumentov iz fondov Muzeja istorii Kholokosta pisatel Dzhoshua Grin sozdal portret slozhnogo cheloveka, dlja kotorogo tsennost zhizni byla v tom, chtoby osuschestvljat neosuschestvimye mechty i pobezhdat nepobedimykh vragov. V kazhdoj stroke biografii geroja etoj knigi, s chestju perezhivshego "samyj temnyj chas v istorii" s ego tjazhelejshimi ispytanijami, no poterjavshego v gody natsizma svoikh samykh blizkikh ljudej, zakljuchen universalnyj, vdokhnovljajuschij i podlinno gumanisticheskij smysl. "Verojatno, takogo biznesmena, kak Ziggi Viltsig, bolshe ne budet nikogda: eto edinstvennyj vyzhivshij uznik Osventsima, kotoryj bednym i neobrazovannym priekhal v Ameriku i iz uborschika fabrichnykh tualetov prevratilsja v prezidenta kotiruemoj na Nju-Jorkskoj fondovoj birzhe neftjanoj kompanii i kommercheskogo banka s mnogomilliardnym kapitalom. To, chto emu udalos dobitsja takogo uspekha v dvukh samykh antisemitskikh otrasljakh ekonomiki poslevoennoj Ameriki, delaet ego dostizhenija esche bolee vpechatljajuschimi. Ziggi byl nekvalifitsirovannym rabotnikom, imevshim lish nachalnoe obrazovanie, k tomu zhe inostrantsem: on priekhal iz Evropy s 240 dollarami v karmane i pervyj svoj dollar v Amerike zarabotal na uborke snega. Vse, s kem ja besedoval pri podgotovke etoj knigi, skhodilis v odnom: nikto iz nikh ne znal ni odnoj drugoj sudby, napominavshej sudbu Ziggi khotja by otdalenno. Khotja vse oproshennye govorili o ego chudesnom spasenii posle mnogoletnikh stradanij Kholokosta, bolshe vsego oni podcherkivali to, kak emu udalos preodolet eti tragicheskie sobytija i stat znachimoj figuroj v amerikanskom biznese". (Dzhoshua Grin)

How did time begin? What conditions led to humans evolving on Earth? Will we survive the Anthropocene? And is it really true that we’re all made from stars? Combining knowledge from chemistry, biology, and physics, with insights from the social sciences and humanities, A Brief History of the Last 13.8 Billion Years follows the continuum of historical change in the cosmos — from the Big Bang, through the evolution of life, to human history. In this compelling and revealing book, David Baker traces the rise of complexity in the cosmos, from the first atoms to the first life and then to humans and the things we have made. He shows us how simple clumps of hydrogen gas transformed into complex human societies. This approach — Big History — allows us to see beyond the chaos of human affairs to the overall trajectory. Finally, Baker looks at the dramatic and sudden changes we’re making to our planet and its biosphere and how history hints at what might come next.

Horse lovers will delight in this new coloring book filled with John Green's wonderful illustrations of these amazing animals! The 30 realistically detailed drawings feature different breeds of horses posed against stunning scenic backgrounds. Plus, each picture is highlighted with a quote that captures the beauty and elegance of these beloved creatures. Colorists of all ages will want to add this charming book to their collection.

Succéförfattaren John Green har med ungdomsromaner som ”Förr eller senare exploderar jag”, ”Pappersstäder” och ”Sköldpaddor hela vägen ner” fått läsare och följare över hela världen. I sin vlog på YouTube, film och i böcker berör han oss med berättelser om livet, kärleken och döden och allt däremellan.Nu är John Green aktuell med en samling betraktelser, en sorts recensionssamling om man så vill, över den tidsperiod som kallas antropocen. Geniala texter över vår tid och hur vi lever i den. Hela planeten och allt som lever där påverkas av människans handlingar.Innan John Green blev succéförfattare av kolossalformat skrev han bland annat bokrecensioner. Han inleder den här samlingen av betygsatta mänskliga ansträngningar med att resonera kring den femgradiga skala som ofta används idag. Att vi alla har blivit recensenter som ständigt uppmanas att recensera det vi upplever. Därefter recenserar John Green allt från QWERT-tangentbordet, sången "You’ll Never Walk Alone", solnedgångar, kanadagäss, Diet Dr Pepper, Halleys komet till ”The Great Gatsby”.Det är roligt. Allmänbildande. Underhållande. Bitterljuvt. Personligt. Det är en mästerlig samling texter för och om vår samtid.

En samling morsomme, rørende, smukke og ind i mellem meget personlige essays fra John Green, som tager steder, begreber og produkter – og en vis pandemi - fra menneskets tidsalder under kærlig behandling. Vi kommer rundt om så forskellige ting som Pingvinerne fra Madagaskar, internettet, solnedgange, teddybjørne og meningitis, og Green kalder selv bogen en form for mini-memoirer. Teksterne handler dog lige så meget om at være forelsket i den verden, vi lever i og om at kunne se det smukke i de små ting på trods af pandemier og postmoderne stress. Til alle unge og voksne YA-læsere, der elsker John Green og filosofiske betragtninger om verden.

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"Masterful. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a beautiful, timely book about the human condition--and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention." --Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re: Thinking The instant #1 bestseller from John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, is now available with two brand-new essays "Gloriously personal and life-affirming. The perfect book for right now." --People"Essential to the human conversation." --Library Journal, starred review The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale--from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world. Audio exclusive Three bonus essays

"Masterful. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a beautiful, timely book about the human condition--and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention." --Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re: ThinkingInstant #1 bestseller A deeply moving collection of personal essays from John Green, the author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down. "Gloriously personal and life-affirming. The perfect book for right now." --People"Essential to the human conversation." --Library Journal, starred review The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale--from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.

Goodreads Choice winner for Nonfiction 2021 and instant #1 bestseller A deeply moving collection of personal essays from John Green, the author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down. "The perfect book for right now." -People"The Anthropocene Reviewed is essential to the human conversation." -Library Journal, starred review The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale--from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity. As a species, we are both far too powerful and not nearly powerful enough, a paradox that came into sharp focus as we faced a global pandemic that both separated us and bound us together. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.