Ben West – författare

‘What’s sort of funny when something horrific happens is that nothing happens to the rest of the world. The cars still drive, the planes still fly…everything just continues. And that’s probably the best gift we have. Because, for the most part, there’s no right or wrong way to do things – life becomes whatever you make it’ This book has been written for you.In 2018, Ben’s world collapsed around him when he unexpectedly lost his brother to suicide.In the raw aftermath of this tragedy, Ben found the strength to learn, educate and campaign about mental health. He also wrote this book as a reminder that in despair you can always find hope. It’s packed with advice and practical takeaways.So read it, remember it and pass it on – it could save your life.Ben West is one of the most engaged mental health campaigners in the UK, committed to making real change around mental health in our society. At just 20 years old Ben has already won a Pride of Britain Award, The Diana Award and the Mental Health Hero Award as part of the The Sun Who Cares initiative. He has also spoken on ITV News and BBC Newsbeat, among others, about mental health.The sudden and unexpected loss of his brother to suicide three years ago propelled Ben to take positive action from this tragedy and concentrate his pain into a drive to campaigning around mental health awareness, suicide prevention and fundamentally changing how we approach mental health, especially in schools and the education system.

The American Musical is a comprehensive history of an American art form. It delivers a detailed and definitive portrait of the American musical’s artistic evolution over the course of seven distinct, newly defined eras, with a unique perspective gleaned from research at more than twenty different archives across the United States.Individual in both its approach and coverage, The American Musical traces the form’s creative journey from its 19th century beginnings, through its 20th century maturation, and to the turn of the 21st century, shedding new light on a myriad of authors, directors, and craftspeople who worked on Broadway and beyond. This book actively addresses the form’s often overlooked female and African-American artists, provides an in-depth accounting of such outside influences as minstrelsy, vaudeville, nightclubs, and burlesque, and explores the dynamic relationship between the form and the consciousness of its country.The American Musical is a fascinating and insightful read for students, artists, and afficionados of the American musical, and anyone with an interest in this singular form of entertainment.

The American Musical is a comprehensive history of an American art form. It delivers a detailed and definitive portrait of the American musical’s artistic evolution over the course of seven distinct, newly defined eras, with a unique perspective gleaned from research at more than twenty different archives across the United States.Individual in both its approach and coverage, The American Musical traces the form’s creative journey from its 19th century beginnings, through its 20th century maturation, and to the turn of the 21st century, shedding new light on a myriad of authors, directors, and craftspeople who worked on Broadway and beyond. This book actively addresses the form’s often overlooked female and African-American artists, provides an in-depth accounting of such outside influences as minstrelsy, vaudeville, nightclubs, and burlesque, and explores the dynamic relationship between the form and the consciousness of its country.The American Musical is a fascinating and insightful read for students, artists, and afficionados of the American musical, and anyone with an interest in this singular form of entertainment.

The updated Bradt Cameroon guidebook, now in its fourth edition, remains the only standalone English-language guidebook from a major publisher to cover this hugely diverse West African country, whose 19 national parks span landscapes ranging from Mount Cameroon and lush rainforests to coastal mangroves and the savannahs more readily associated with the south and east of the continent. Offering opportunities to see lowland gorilla, chimpanzee, lion and cheetah, and to experience rich culture or sunbathe on vast golden beaches, Cameroon is an extremely enticing destination. The updated Bradt Cameroon guidebook brims with ideas and advice for making the most of a trip to this officially bilingual nation, which comprises 275 ethnic groups, around 160 dialects and multiple religious faiths living peacefully side by side:.spend a night at a Baka forager-hunter camp in the rainforest or explore ancient Bamileke kingdoms;.hike up Mount Cameroon - West Africa's highest peak at 4,400 m - or through dense jungles, where lakes evidence historic volcanic activity;.go gorilla-tracking in Dja reserve , commune with chimpanzees in Korup National Park (which, at 60 million years old, holds Africa's oldest rainforest!), watch lions on safari in Waza National Park, or search for grey-necked rockfowl, a bizarre cave-dwelling bird, on Mount Kupe;.dance the night away to live performances of makossa music or the latest home-grown hip-hop in the bustling port metropolis of Douala, then take an epic rail journey via Yaoundé to Ngaoundéré;.hit the beautiful, largely deserted Atlantic beaches between Kribi and Limbe; and.cool down in Chutes de la Lobé pools, one of only three waterfalls worldwide to flow directly into the Atlantic Ocean.Written and fully revised by expert travel writers following extensive on-the-ground research, the updated Bradt Cameroon guidebook contains maps of major cities, towns and tourist attractions alongside detailed introductions to Cameroon's history, culture and wildlife; and offers extensive practical information (think border crossings, etiquette and language) as well as bespoke sections on national parks and Mount Cameroon. In short, Bradt's Cameroon offers everything you need to plan and execute your visit - whether you are a hiker, backpacker, expat or nature enthusiast.