Most Popular Books by John Richardson

Only a handful of the original members of Sir John Franklin's first Arctic expedition returned. John Richardson was one of them. His journal recounts their journey across the Barren Grounds, providing many details not found in Franklin's own 1823 narrative and raising questions about Franklin's ability as a leader.

Reproduction of the original: Wacousta by John Richardson

The surgeon, naturalist and Arctic explorer Sir John Richardson (1787-1865) was a lifelong friend to his former commander Sir John Franklin, with whom he had twice travelled to seek the North-West Passage. Following two years of silence from Franklin after he embarked on his 1845 expedition to the Arctic, Richardson set out on his own voyage in the hope of finding his comrade. Originally published in 1851, this two-volume work charts the journey which would inevitably fail in its ambition: Franklin, unknown to Richardson, had already died in June 1847. Volume 1, which depicts the journey to Fort Confidence in the Canadian Arctic, ends with detailed descriptions of the aboriginal Inuit and Gwich'in peoples encountered. The text is punctuated throughout by accounts of the wildlife and geographical features sighted, and the customs and cultures observed on this remarkable mission.

This classic work of scholarship provides a detailed analysis of the cultures and languages of the Middle East and Central Asia. With insights into everything from Arabic poetry to Persian cuisine, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich and varied history of the region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The definitive guide to transforming everyday interactions into remarkable wins, from Harvard Law, MIT, and University of Michigan’s negotiation experts. What if you could walk away from every conversation with exactly what you want? At work, at home, and in our daily interactions, our lives are full of constant negotiation—from trying to score a promotion to changing an airline flight to getting your spouse to take out the trash. But while we like to think we know how to get our way, too many of us struggle to capture what we know we deserve. In Never Settle, renowned negotiation experts Attia Qureshi and John Richardson move beyond the basic theory of persuasion to help you drill these invaluable skills to get more in every aspect of your life. Drawing from decades of experience teaching at elite institutions, as well as incorporating insights they’ve culled from FBI negotiation tactics, they offer you groundbreaking, actionable strategies to show you how to negotiate with confidence and achieve extraordinary results, no matter the circumstances. With easy-to-follow, habit-building exercises, this revolutionary guide reveals how you can build trust through reciprocity, get more through a strategic “no,” and craft win-win outcomes through creative problem solving. Accessible and empowering, Never Settle equips you with the techniques you need to unlock the best deal, without settling for anything less.

(Mis)Representing Islam explores and illustrates how élite broadsheet newspapers are implicated in the production and reproduction of anti-Muslim racism. The book approaches journalistic discourse as the inseparable combination of ‘social practices’, ‘discursive practices’ and the ‘texts’ themselves from a perspective which fuses Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) with Edward Said’s critique of Orientalism. This framework enables Richardson to (re)contextualise élite journalism within its professional, political, economic, social and historic settings and present a critical and precise examination of not only the prevalence but also the form and potential effects of anti-Muslim racism. The book analyses the centrality of van Dijk’s ideological square and the significance and utility of stereotypical topoi in representing Islam and Muslims, focusing in particular on the reporting of Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Israel/Palestine, Algeria, Iraq and Britain. This timely book should interest researchers and students of racism, Islam, Journalism and Communication studies, Rhetoric, and (Critical) Discourse Analysis.

Galería de retratos de algunas de las figuras creativas que el autor trató a lo largo de su carrera profesional como crítico de arte.

Written to be accessible to a broad cross section of people, especially those without backgrounds in theology or science, this book provides an introduction to the relationship between Christianity and science. It provides the framework for Christians to reconcile their faith with the reality of evolution.

Provides information on the history and social conditions of London.