Böcker av David Park

Travelling in a Strange Land, a compelling work by David Park, is more than just a book. Published in 2018 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book transports readers into a realm that is both familiar and foreign. As the title suggests, the journey unfolds in an unfamiliar land, yet the emotions and experiences that the characters go through resonate deeply with the reader, making it a relatable read. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as it beautifully blends elements of drama, suspense, and introspection. David Park, known for his evocative storytelling, has outdone himself with this creation. This book is a testament to his writing prowess and the ability to weave intricate narratives that captivate the reader. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, renowned for their diverse and quality publications, has once again proven their mettle by bringing this gem to the readers. If you are looking for a book that will take you on a journey and make you reflect on your experiences, Travelling in a Strange Land is the one for you.

'I loved this book' Daily MailStrangers come together to run. Angela and Brendan are racing towards a wedding day that is increasingly tainted by doubts. Yana runs to free herself from the darkness of the past and to remember her missing brother. Cathy thinks about the secret she has been unable to share. Running takes Maurice past his daughter's house, the place he is not allowed to enter. Over the nine weeks unexpected friendships are forged, challenges faced and by the time of their final run together all will grasp a new commitment to life itself.

The description for this book, The How and the Why, will be forthcoming.

The extraordinary new novel from David Park

First full-length survey of the Temple Church, from its foundation in the twelfth century to the Second World War.

The stunning new look for David Park Heartbreaking story of tragedy and of the past catching up with a father in modern-day Northern Ireland

The Grand Contraption tells the story of humanity's attempts through 4,000 years of written history to make sense of the world in its cosmic totality, to understand its physical nature, and to know its real and imagined inhabitants. No other book has provided as coherent, compelling, and learned a narrative on this subject of subjects. David Park takes us on an incredible journey that illuminates the multitude of elaborate "e;contraptions"e; by which humans in the Western world have imagined the earth they inhabit--and what lies beyond. Intertwining history, religion, philosophy, literature, and the physical sciences, this eminently readable book is, ultimately, about the "e;grand contraption"e; we've constructed through the ages in an effort to understand and identify with the universe. According to Park, people long ago conceived of our world as a great rock slab inhabited by gods, devils, and people and crowned by stars. Thinkers imagined ether to fill the empty space, and in the comforting certainty of celestial movement they discerned numbers, and in numbers, order. Separate sections of the book tell the fascinating stories of measuring and mapping the Earth and Heavens, and later, the scientific exploration of the universe. The journey reveals many common threads stretching from ancient Mesopotamians and Greeks to peoples of today. For example, humans have tended to imagine Earth and Sky as living creatures. Not true, say science-savvy moderns. But truth isn't always the point. The point, says Park, is that Earth is indeed the fragile bubble we surmise, and we must treat it with the reverence it deserves.