Boris Johnson

From London’s inimitable mayor, Boris Johnson, the New York Times–bestselling story of how Churchill’s eccentric genius shaped not only his world but our own. On the fiftieth anniversary of Churchill’s death, Boris Johnson celebrates the singular brilliance of one of the most important leaders of the twentieth century. Taking on the myths and misconceptions along with the outsized reality, he portrays—with characteristic wit and passion—a man of contagious bravery, breathtaking eloquence, matchless strategizing, and deep humanity.Fearless on the battlefield, Churchill had to be ordered by the king to stay out of action on D-day; he pioneered aerial bombing and few could match his experience in organizing violence on a colossal scale, yet he hated war and scorned politicians who had not experienced its horrors. He was the most famous journalist of his time and perhaps the greatest orator of all time, despite a lisp and the chronic depression he kept at bay by painting. His maneuvering positioned America for entry into World War II, even as it ushered in England’s postwar decline. His open-mindedness made him a trailblazer in health care, education, and social welfare, though he remained incorrigibly politically incorrect. Most of all, he was a rebuttal to the idea that history is the story of vast and impersonal forces; he is proof that one person—intrepid, ingenious, determined—can make all the difference.

Shattering the mould of the modern prime ministerial memoir and written in his inimitable style, Boris Johnson’s Unleashed is an honest, unrestrained and deeply revealing book by the politician who has dominated our times.Underlying everything in the book is Johnson’s belief that the UK is an extraordinary country and should have an exceptional future.From trouncing Ken Livingstone in the London mayoral race in 2008 to becoming Prime Minister, he takes readers through all the big decisions during his time in power and the reasons he took them. The challenges and crises, how they were resolved – or not – and how he nearly died from Covid. Riots, knife crime, bikes, buses, the London Olympics and so much more. He writes about his role in Brexit and the constitutional sea-change that took place in British politics in 2019 – with his landslide election victory and the massive expansion in the groups that think of themselves as Conservative.This is the reality as he saw unvarnished, uncensored, unleashed.

For centuries, London has been amongst the greatest cities of the world. But a city is nothing without its people. This new history of London, told through a relay-race of great Londoners, shows that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of London are second to none.

Focuses on how the Romans made Europe work as a homogeneous civilisation and provides a look at why we are failing to make the EU work in modern times.

A comic political novel, with similar appeal to Stephen Fry or Ben Elton. It is Boris Johnson’s first novel and was widely acclaimed on publication.

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An anthology of pieces selected to illustrate the history of our times, from the fall of Thatcher to Blair. However, the main focus is the time of Diana, the age of self-expression; the end of culture; the moment of the Yuppies; and liberty versus freedom.

In hilarious verse, Boris Johnson casts a satirical eye over the phenomena of 'pushy parents', and shows that if you push your children far enough they might just push back!

He comes, he sees, he plays with the gadgets…Boris Johnson has been behind the wheel of some of the world’s fastest, most luxurious cars. He’s taken the Jaguar XKR-R for a spin around a posh public school; roared through Islington in the AC Cobra V8; and spent a weekend tearing through the lanes of Sussex in the splendour of the Mercedes S55 AMG. Now he’s going to reveal exactly what it was like.Pondering the fundamental questions – What does it feel like to be overtaken by a female driver when you’re behind the wheel of an Alfa Romeo? Can a car really precipitate a mid-life crisis? – Boris Johnson’s hilarious dispatches from life in the fast lane will appeal to anyone who’s found themselves behind the wheel of one of modern motoring’s finer specimens. But it’s not all glamour and gadgets. Because when he’s not baiting his Holloway neighbours with the Rolls Royce Corniche, we see Boris trying, and failing, to get to grips with the Smart car, and attempting to flee Kosovo in a Fiat Uno.Published together for the first time as a Paperback Original, these hilarious vignettes are vintage witty, candid and unique.

There are few politicians who could genuinely be described as a phenomenon. Boris Johnson is one. Boris has star quality. He's loved by many, ridiculed by some, feared by others. This book contains a selection of the best Boris-isms, collected together in this pocket-sized guide to all things Boris. Quotes by Boris and quotes about him, plus a handy reference to the history of Boris. An absolute must-have for all Boris fans.

Paperback. Pub Date :2013-06-10 144 English Thames Hudson As soon as London won the bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2005. plans were put in place to deal with the enormous transport challenges that this would present Over the seven-year period that followed. Transport for London oversaw a huge number of upgrades and infrastructure improvements to Londons transport network The Docklands Light Railway had its capacity expanded by 50%;.. the Central. Jubilee and Victoria lines all had major upgrades. and a major new transport hub was developed at Stratford. There were also significant expansions and improvements to the bus network. a facelift for Kings Cross Station and the construction of entirely new projects such as the cable car link over the Thames . Accompanying these construction projects. was a major publicity campaign an...

Like him or loathe him, Boris Johnson has star quality. With a shake of that foppish blonde mop, a glimmer of that madcap smile and the voice of a demented public school boy, Boris provides comedy gold every time he opens his erudite mouth. He says things that few other politicians would or, even, could get away with. Quite often he doesn't get away with it himself either, and winds up apologising to the people of Liverpool, for instance. The allure of this blundering rapscallion of the Tory benches is that he is who he is, and does what he does. Whether his ethos enrages you or his policies as Mayor of London prickle your principles, his magnetism is undeniable because he makes mistakes and says things that should not be said. He is perfect in his imperfection. This book is big on fun, comedy, life and spirit. Containing a selection of the the very finest Boris-isms and illustrated by specially commissioned cartoons, The Bigger Book of Boris is highly amusing reading, straight from the gaff-strewn gob of Britain's most colourful politician.

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London is special. For centuries, it has been amongst the greatest cities of the world. But a city is nothing without its people. This sparkling new history of London, told through a relay-race of great Londoners shows in one, personality-packed book that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of London are second to none.Boris Johnson believes that in order to understand London one has to know about its past. The heart and spirit of London lies in its people, in the range of its cultures. Through its diversity and energy, London provides an environment which empowers people to create, the impetus to invent. Boris Johnson’s new book explores this cross current of influences between Westminster and the City, between the politicians and the wealth creators, over many centuries .JOHNSON’S LIFE OF LONDON – a fitting tribute of course to one of the greatest Londoners –celebrates many of the characters who have made this city great. Boris’s book provides a chronological story of London but is written in the form of a relay race of biographies – some very famous figures, some more obscure. He ranges from the Romans to one of the author’s predecessors as mayor, Dick Whittington; from John Wilkes (a strong upholder of the freedom of the press) to J.W. Turner; from Chaucer to Gandhi, and through to modern times.Boris Johnson writes with wit and erudition, providing the reader with delightful insights. The book discovers London as none of us have seen it before and the journey is exhilarating and surprising .

Journaliste, maire de Londres, fer de lance de la campagne pour le Brexit, ministre des Affaires étrangères et, enfin, Premier ministre britannique : Boris Johnson est une figure politique hors-norme.Dans ce livre événement, il revient sur les décisions capitales qu’il a prises au cours de ses différents mandats depuis sa victoire sur Ken Livingstone dans la course à la mairie de Londres en 2008 et sur les défis et les crises que son pays a affrontés. Des émeutes de Tottenham à la sortie de l’Union européenne, des Jeux olympiques de Londres au Covid qui a bien failli le tuer, tout est là.Page après page, Boris Johnson réaffirme son amour inébranlable pour le Royaume- Uni, un pays qui selon lui mérite un avenir exceptionnel.Brisant les codes des mémoires politiques, porté par une plume endiablée, Indomptable est le récit sans filtre et pétillant d’auto-dérision d’un homme qui a marqué son époque.Traduit de l’anglais par Odile Demange, Christel Gaillard-Paris, Renaud Morin, Florence Noblet et Pierre Reignier

Journaliste, maire de Londres, fer de lance de la campagne pour le Brexit, ministre des Affaires étrangères et, enfin, Premier ministre britannique : Boris Johnson est une figure politique hors-norme. Dans ce livre événement, il revient sur les décisions capitales qu’il a prises au cours de ses différents mandats depuis sa victoire sur Ken Livingstone dans la course à la mairie de Londres en 2008 et sur les défis et les crises que son pays a affrontés. Des émeutes de Tottenham à la sortie de l’Union européenne, des Jeux olympiques de Londres au Covid qui a bien failli le tuer, tout est là. Page après page, Boris Johnson réaffirme son amour inébranlable pour le Royaume- Uni, un pays qui selon lui mérite un avenir exceptionnel. Brisant les codes des mémoires politiques, porté par une plume endiablée, Indomptable est le récit sans filtre et pétillant d’auto-dérision d’un homme qui a marqué son époque. Traduit de l’anglais par Odile Demange, Christel Gaillard-Paris, Renaud Morin, Florence Noblet et Pierre Reignier

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Unleashed, The Secret Political Adviser, In the Thick of It & What Does Jeremy Think? 4 Books Collection Unleashed is his account of his time in politics, and a book that shatters the mould of the modern prime ministerial memoir. Written in his inimitable style, it is honest, unrestrained and deeply revealing about the politician who has dominated our times. The Secret Political Just who is the secret political adviser calling himself The Man in the Room Next Door? No one knows. We don't even know his name.But now the lid is about to be blown clean off, because the secret files of the world's most influential* political media adviser are published in this book. In the Thick of Riotously candid, these diaries cover the most turbulent period in recent British political history – from the eve of the referendum in 2016 to the UK’s eventual exit from the EU. As two prime ministers fall, two general elections unfold and a no-confidence vote is survived, Duncan records a treasure-trove of insider gossip. What Does Jeremy Think?: As a young civil servant, Jeremy Heywood’s insightful questioning of the status quo pushed him to the centre of political power in this country for more than 25 years.He directly served four Prime Ministers in various roles including as the first and only Permanent Secretary of 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Secretary.

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Dedicated to evangelising the truth of Brexit and how it's such a roaring success for Britain. Remoaners will truly be terrified of the facts displayed in this book.

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101 hilarious and outrageous quotations of Boris Johnson who reflecting on his political career as an entertainer stated, "I knew my life would be a farce." Yes and what better outlet for the court jester, than as a politician serving the upper echelons of polite society.This book contains true and precise quotes from the presiding Mayor of London; known for his truth telling about his aspirations, who said, "Who would elect a prat who gets caught in a zip wire!" Well sourced and researched, this collection contains only the juiciest and most candid quotes from Boris Johnson's inverse Robin Hood role at Eton public school to his rise in prestige at Oxford University and his days of inventing stories as a journalist. Then, to the dizzy heights of a member of parliament and to his present, pantomime role as the eccentric and sharp witted Mayor of London. The commentary and summary of Boris's public and private life are from a libertarian psychotherapist's perspective, with analysis of Johnson's personality and his political passions to be the next leader of the Conservative party and ultimately Prime minister of the United Kingdom. Boris's childlike thirst for invincibility will be quenched when he finds Elvis on Mars and Boris is anointed, "King of the World."