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Als Fortsetzung von Kampf dem Karl, der Tod kann warten, vervollständigt dieser Band das Krebstagebuch von Bernhard Giersche. Seine besondere Art mit dieser Diagnose umzugehen und sein Kampf um Methadon hat viele Betroffene erreicht, informiert und mental gestärkt. Wider alle ärztlichen Prognosen,...

James Joyce is one of the most famous--and controversial--writers of the twentieth century. The myth of his difficulty has discouraged many readers from works such as "Ulysses," but David Norris explores his life and work in this engaging and intellectually rigorous introduction.

„Elküldte A gyalázatosak szentélye című regényét, megtisztelt vele. Levelének bevezető sorai megrendítőek. A regényt háromszor olvastam el. Tetszett. Tetszett a története, tetszett az iróniája. És tetszett a merészsége. Hallatlan merészsége. Tudja-e, hogy darázsfészekbe nyúlt?...

Welcome to the second book in the Vinny & Bud series. The story continues with the two 10 yr. old boys facing the summer of '77 with humor like Charlie Brown meets the 70's Show. Vinny still hates disco; Bud still hasn't gotten to ask out the new girl; Bill & Rex's Band get hired to play at...

People in cubicles and open offices long for privacy. Overheard Cubed is a chronicling of conversations, epitaphs, narratives and tales eavesdropped, overheard or simply told to me in my workplace, over the period of three enchanting years. I think you will find the things people say, when the believe...

Masks of Anarchy tells the extraordinary story of Percy Shelley’s poem “The Masque of Anarchy,” from its conception in Italy and suppression in England to the moment it became a catalyst for protest among New York City workers a century later. Shelley penned the poem in 1819, after hearing...

Like a gladiator, Logan is forced to fight for his life at Circus. But an ally from the past gives him new purpose. But the Badlands are probably less safe than the Arcade; especially when forced to cross swords with another familiar foe. Logan’s game of cat and mouse ends with a deadly surprise...

When it comes to America's most famous and notorious criminals, no legend has been larger than real life than that of the robber duo Bonnie and Clyde. The murderous lovers found each other in the slums of Depression-era Dallas and embarked on a wild crime and killing spree - so why is it their...

One of the greatest writers in science fiction history, Philip K. Dick is mostly remembered for such works as Blade Runner, Minority Report, and Total Recall. His dark, fascinating work centered on alternate universes and shifting realities in worlds often governed by monopolistic corporations and...

Some decades ago, a man fled for his life swimming across the Danube River. Life behind the Iron Curtain was rife with pain and fear. Red seemed to paint swatches across moments in his life. Communism, love, heartbreak. Apples formed his early memory and way of life. Strawberries tore him away from...

Quand la vengeance pousse comme la mauvaise herbe entre les pavés Qui pourrait se douter en la voyant que la Chenue n’a pas perdu la tête, mais que malgré son vieil âge, un désir puissant de vengeance l’anime ? Son arrière-petite-fille, Caroline, voudrait profiter des plaisirs de...

A real dive into the heart of 17th-century Paris, this story takes us into the daily life of Vincent de Paul, a devoted churchman, in search of the truth. Accompanied by young Antoine, Father Vincent travels the neighborhoods of the city, pleading his case with the richest of the rich and helping...

This is 1775. With the War for Independence playing out across the colonies, Seth and Mercy Abbott find their new marriage tested at every turn as the demands of the frontlines and the home front collide. Rebels details the epic story of the colonists who, in a few short, turbulent years, created...

Dans un futur proche à la suite de l’effondrement de la 5ème  république, la France est devenue, une démocratie directe fondée sur les référendums Internet. Les entreprises, dopées tout à la fois par la refonte du système...