Peter Finn – författare

The story of a forbidden book that became a symbol of freedom and rebellion in the battle between East and West.1956. Boris Pasternak presses a manuscript into the hands of an Italian publishing scout with these words: ‘This is Doctor Zhivago. May it make its way around the world.’ Pasternak knew his novel would never be published in the Soviet Union as the authorities regarded it as seditious, so, instead, he allowed it to be published in translation all over the world - a highly dangerous act. 1958. The life of this extraordinary book enters the realms of the spy novel. The CIA, recognising that the Cold War was primarily an ideological battle, published Doctor Zhivago in Russian and smuggled it into the Soviet Union. It was immediately snapped up on the black market. Pasternak was later forced to renounce the Nobel Prize in Literature, igniting worldwide political scandal. With first access to previously classified CIA files, The Zhivago Affair gives an irresistible portrait of Pasternak, and takes us deep into the Cold War, back to a time when literature had the power to shake the world.A Spectator and Sunday Times Book of the Year

In 1914, the Associated Newspapers sent correspondent Herbert Corey to Europe on the day Great Britain declared war on Germany. During the Great War that followed, Corey reported from France, Britain, and Germany, visiting the German lines on both the western and eastern fronts. He also reported from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, and Serbia. When the Armistice was signed in November 1918, Corey defied the rules of the American Expeditionary Forces and crossed into Germany. He covered the Paris Peace Conference the following year. No other foreign correspondent matched the longevity of his reporting during World War I. Until recently, however, his unpublished memoir lay largely unnoticed among his papers in the Library of Congress.With publication of Herbert Corey's Great War, coeditors Peter Finn and John Maxwell Hamilton reestablish Corey's name in the annals of American war reporting. As a correspondent, he defies easy comparison. He approximates Ernie Pyle in his sympathetic interest in the American foot soldier, but he also told stories about troops on the other side and about noncombatants. He is especially illuminating on the obstacles reporters faced in conveying the story of the Great War to Americans. As his memoir makes clear, Corey didn't believe he was in Europe to serve the Allies. He viewed himself as an outsider, one who was deeply ambivalent about the entry of the United States into the war. His idiosyncratic, opinionated, and very American voice makes for compelling reading.

In 1914, the Associated Newspapers sent correspondent Herbert Corey to Europe on the day Great Britain declared war on Germany. During the Great War that followed, Corey reported from France, Britain, and Germany, visiting the German lines on both the western and eastern fronts. He also reported from Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, and Serbia. When the Armistice was signed in November 1918, Corey defied the rules of the American Expeditionary Forces and crossed into Germany. He covered the Paris Peace Conference the following year. No other foreign correspondent matched the longevity of his reporting during World War I. Until recently, however, his unpublished memoir lay largely unnoticed among his papers in the Library of Congress.With publication of Herbert Corey's Great War, coeditors Peter Finn and John Maxwell Hamilton reestablish Corey's name in the annals of American war reporting. As a correspondent, he defies easy comparison. He approximates Ernie Pyle in his sympathetic interest in the American foot soldier, but he also told stories about troops on the other side and about noncombatants. He is especially illuminating on the obstacles reporters faced in conveying the story of the Great War to Americans. As his memoir makes clear, Corey didn't believe he was in Europe to serve the Allies. He viewed himself as an outsider, one who was deeply ambivalent about the entry of the United States into the war. His idiosyncratic, opinionated, and very American voice makes for compelling reading.

Cantate Domino is a five-volume commentary on the texts of the newly translated hymns of the Liturgy of the Hours. The hymns which recently appeared for the first time as a single corpus of English texts, will be included in the forthcoming USCCB revised edition of the Liturgy of the Hours. The hymns are drawn from among the very finest authors of the first millennium: Ambrose, Prudentius, and Gregory the Great together with later authors such as Thomas Aquinas, Leo XIII, and twentieth century authors who composed new hymns to be used in the psalter and celebration of the saints in the present Universal Calendar. The commentary concentrates on the Latin texts of the Liturgia Horarum, elucidated by the recently approved International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) translations. Commentaries have been prepared by a team of international scholars who bring both the depth of their knowledge together with the insights of those who have prepared liturgical texts in English during the sixty years of ICEL's existence. Previously unpublished material from ICEL's archives, including documents of the Consilium, which prepared the Latin texts for the liturgical books promulgated after the Second Vatican Council, will appear alongside commentaries which identify and explain biblical, classical, and liturgical allusions in the liturgical texts in a way that is of service to clergy, religious, liturgists, and students of the liturgy as well as the non-specialist reader, and all who seek to pray the Prayer of the Church with greater understanding.

The story of a forbidden book that became a symbol of freedom and rebellion in the battle between East and West.1956. Boris Pasternak presses a manuscript into the hands of an Italian publishing scout with these words: ‘This is Doctor Zhivago. May it make its way around the world.’ Pasternak knew his novel would never be published in the Soviet Union as the authorities regarded it as seditious, so, instead, he allowed it to be published in translation all over the world - a highly dangerous act. 1958. The life of this extraordinary book enters the realms of the spy novel. The CIA, recognising that the Cold War was primarily an ideological battle, published Doctor Zhivago in Russian and smuggled it into the Soviet Union. It was immediately snapped up on the black market. Pasternak was later forced to renounce the Nobel Prize in Literature, igniting worldwide political scandal. With first access to previously classified CIA files, The Zhivago Affair gives an irresistible portrait of Pasternak, and takes us deep into the Cold War, back to a time when literature had the power to shake the world.A Spectator and Sunday Times Book of the Year

The construction, control and preservation of the Official Record is inherently contested. Those seeking greater openness and (democratic) accountability argue 'sunlight is [...] the best of disinfectants’, while others seek stricter information control because, to their mind, sound government arises when advice and policy are formulated secretly. This edited volume explores the intersection of the Official Record, oversight, national security and democracy. Through US, UK and Canadian case studies, this volume will benefit higher level undergraduate readers and above to explore the Official Record in the context of the national security operations of democratic states. All chapters are research-based pieces of original writing that feature a document appendix containing primary documents (often excerpts) that are key to a chapter’s narrative. As a result, this book interrogates the boundaries between national security, accountability, oversight, and the Official Record.

The construction, control and preservation of the Official Record is inherently contested. Those seeking greater openness and (democratic) accountability argue 'sunlight is [...] the best of disinfectants’, while others seek stricter information control because, to their mind, sound government arises when advice and policy are formulated secretly. This edited volume explores the intersection of the Official Record, oversight, national security and democracy. Through US, UK and Canadian case studies, this volume will benefit higher level undergraduate readers and above to explore the Official Record in the context of the national security operations of democratic states. All chapters are research-based pieces of original writing that feature a document appendix containing primary documents (often excerpts) that are key to a chapter’s narrative. As a result, this book interrogates the boundaries between national security, accountability, oversight, and the Official Record.

What do you really need to go fishing? Readers will find out in this diverting book, which features low-ATOS text and carefully chosen photographs to aid in vocabulary acquisition. They''ll learn about fishing rods, bait, and where people go fishing. They''ll be inspired to become anglers and try out this sport for themselves.

A hike is an adventure. You never know what interesting noises you''ll hear, awesome animals you''ll spy, or amazing plants you''ll come upon. This delightful volume encourages kids to grab an adult and head outdoors for a walk in the woods. Readers will be motivated by the inviting low-ATOS text and cheerful photographs featured throughout this well-designed book.

Splish-splash! Swimming is a highly motivating activity for young people. This likeable book, featuring low-ATOS text, takes readers into the water with a friendly narrator. They''ll learn about where they can swim, special swim strokes, and games they can play in the water. Charming, vibrant images demonstrate that swimming is fun and so is reading.

Every park is a different experience. Some have playgrounds, others have hiking trails, and still others have sprawling lawns on which to have a picnic. Readers will love learning about parks and following the friendly narrator on a trip to a neighborhood park. The achievable low-ATOS text will inspire young learners to head to their nearest park and truly explore what it has to offer.

"Ready or not, here I come!" It''s time for hide-and-seek, the game that requires no equipment, just a friend and a sense of fun. Readers of this attention-grabbing volume will love following a game of hide-and-seek between friends. They''ll learn new vocabulary through the low-ATOS text and colorful supporting photographs.

Are they out there? The many movies and TV shows about aliens tell us that people continue to be extremely interested in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. This entertaining yet thoughtful volume presents information about aliens and UFOs through personal and historical accounts as well as possible scientific explanations for supposed encounters. Thought-provoking sidebars and fact boxes and vivid images will keep even the most reluctant readers interested. They’ll be able to decide for themselves about the title’s query based on the evidence presented.

Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years—and they’re still a part of today’s pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this intriguing text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur fossils for dragon bones. Among the dragons in the discussion are the antagonists in Beowulf and the Saint George story and the many dragon gods of ancient Chinese and Japanese myths. Beautiful images, exciting stories, and historical facts abound in this entertaining and well-designed volume, which is an excellent addition to any social studies collection.

Have you ever heard, seen, or felt something you couldn’t explain? Some people think these occurrences have an explanation: ghosts. Ghost hunters—and those who just like to read ghost stories—will love the historical accounts, strange photographs, freaky folklore, and creepy tales in this high-interest volume. They’ll learn about the mysterious sightings at Gettysburg, Edinburgh Castle, and the White House, to name just a few of the haunted locales. Sidebars, graphic organizers, and fact boxes add further intriguing facts before the reader is asked to decide what they believe.

For thousands of years, sailors have watched the ocean from the decks of their ships. And many returned from their voyages with tales of mermaids! This accessible text brings together myths from cultures all over the world and highlights the interesting stories of P. T. Barnum’s Feejee Mermaid of the 1800s as well as the original “Little Mermaid” fairytale. Readers will explore possible scientific explanations for the many merfolk sightings and consider what they believe. Bright images, a playful design, and graphic elements will keep readers of all levels motivated. A broad spectrum of ideas encourages critical thinking.

Calling all cryptozoologists and lovers of legendary monsters! Delving into myths and legends from across many cultures, this thrilling text presents classic lore and modern tales, often side by side with possible scientific explanations. But readers will learn that stories of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, vampires, werewolves, and other strange creatures persist, despite the protests of skeptics. Vivid images and a dynamic design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while graphic organizers, sidebars, and fact boxes offer more creepy cryptid tales. At the conclusion, readers decide for themselves what they believe about monsters’ existence.

Tales of unicorns have been passed down over millennia. They go back further than 2000 BCE in Asia! These stories aren’t always about the gentle unicorns we think of today. Some unicorns were said to be absolutely fierce creatures. This thought-provoking text presents unicorn mythology from around the world and asks if it’s possible that unicorns actually existed at one time. The accessible narrative and vivid historical images—including medieval tapestries—offer information that will capture the curiosity of both unicorn-lovers and reluctant readers, including suggestions about what to bring on their next unicorn quest.