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With home foreclosures at an all-time high and the erratic stock market damaging 401(k) accounts, people are looking for innovative ways to invest their money.Moskowitz explains what tax lien certificates are (liens against property for unpaid taxes), why they are safe (certain states insure them), and how they fit into an overall financial plan. This new edition includes updates to the laws and procedures of states and counties that offer tax lien certificates.* "The 16% Solution" has been updated to reflect current legal requirements and information.* Seen as a great investment solution: "If you become a buyer of tax liens, we recommend reading "The 16% Solution" by Joel Moskowitz. It's a worthwhile investment." --Ken and Daria Dolan, "Straight Talk on Your Money."

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 216, Publishers: Panini Publishing Ltd, Author: Neil Gaiman, ISBN-13: 9781904159438, Date of issue: 2019

FREEDOM AND JUSTICE -- AMERICAN STYLE1632 And in northern Germany things couldn't get much worse. Famine. Disease. Religous war laying waste the cities. Only the aristocrats remained relatively unscathed; for the peasants, death was a mercy.2000 Things are going OK in Grantville, West Virginia, and everybody attending the wedding of Mike Stearn's sister (including the entire local chapter of the United Mine Workers of America, which Mike leads) is having a good time.THEN, EVERYTHING CHANGED....When the dust settles, Mike leads a group of armed miners to find out what happened and finds the road into town is cut, as with a sword. On the other side, a scene out of Hell: a man nailed to a farmhouse door, his wife and daughter attacked by men in steel vests. Faced with this, Mike and his friends don't have to ask who to shoot. At that moment Freedom and Justice, American style, are introduced to the middle of the Thirty Years' War.

It's an unquestioned truth of modern life: we are starved for time. We tell ourselves we'd like to read more, get to the gym regularly, try new hobbies, and accomplish all kinds of goals. But then we give up because there just aren't enough hours to do it all. Or if we don't make excuses, we make sacrifices- taking time out from other things in order to fit it all in. There has to be a better way...and Laura Vanderkam has found one. After interviewing dozens of successful, happy people, she realized that they allocate their time differently than most of us. Instead of letting the daily grind crowd out the important stuff, they start by making sure there's time for the important stuff. When plans go wrong and they run out of time, only their lesser priorities suffer. Vanderkam shows that with a little examination and prioritizing, you'll find it is possible to sleep eight hours a night, exercise five days a week, take piano lessons, and write a novel without giving up quality time for work, family, and other things that really matter.

There are lots of laughs at every level in The 169-Storey Treehouse, the last book in the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' – Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger

NEW EDITION: Is it possible for a person of average intelligence and modest means to ascend to the throne of the world class? The answer is YES Not only is it possible - it's being done everyday. This book shows you how. Some of the Mental Toughness Secre

McCullough takes the reader on the extraordinary journey of Henry Knox, the Boston book seller who set off in mid-winter to bring back the heavy British artillery that had been left at Fort Ticonderoga. This is narrative history at its best that brings to life an extraordinary period, and a vast array of extraordinary characters on both sides of the conflict. This is not "military" history, though it contains many battles, nor "biography", though it illuminates the lives of many men and women, but quite history well told.

A memoir from former Skid Row front man Sebastian Bach, charting his rise, Heavy Metal heyday, and what happened when Hair Metal went the way of the 8-track tape.

(Piano). A collection of some of the most popular etudes for piano. CONTENTS: CHOPIN: Etude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3 * Etude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10, No. 4 * Etude in G-flat Major, Op. 10, No. 5 * Etude in F minor, Op. 10, No. 9 * Etude in C minor, Op. 1

A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the Old Testament. What they find is a series of "S" words that reveal a "spectacular story!" With creative characters, humorous dialogue and great music, The "S" Files is a children's Christmas musical your kids will love performing.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 184, Publishers: Inspired World Publishing, ISBN-13: 9781739803223, Date of issue: 2022

(Piano Collection). Contents: Nocturne No. 1 In E-Flat Major, H. 24 * Nocturne No. 2 In C Minor, H. 25 * Nocturne No. 3 In A-Flat Major, H. 26 * Nocturne No. 4 In A Major, H. 36 * Nocturne No. 5 In B-Flat Major, H. 37 * Nocturne No. 6 In F Major, H. 40 * N

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 216, Publishers: Shell Educational Publishing, Author: Shell Education, ISBN-13: 9781425813970, Date of issue: 2018

180 obras utilizadas por los santeros cubanos en la realizaci n de sus obras para limpiezas, desenvolvimiento econ mico, crecimiento espiritual, recuperaci n de parejas y muchos otros de los problemas que suelen llevar a sus consultas a los creyentes en es

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 418, Publishers: Martino Fine Books, ISBN-13: 9781684227662, Date of issue: 2022

A fascinating compendium of early-20th-century mechanical devices, this expansive work ranges from basic levers to complex machinery. More than 1,800 engravings include simple illustrations and detailed cross-sections.

'A definitive history of Napoleon's last victorious war' - First Empire Lively accounts of major and minor combat actions from Italy to Holland, Germany to Poland Analyzes the intersection of political goals and military operations

Die wissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung mit den ´Ursachen´ der österreichischen Niederlage im Jahre 1866 ist so alt wie der Krieg gegen das aufstrebende Preußen selbst. Bereits unmittelbar nach dem Krieg wurde die Suche nach den Gründen der Misserfolge eifrig vorangetrieben. Man glaubte damals, die Schuld in den Fehlentscheidungen der Heeresleitung und speziell in der Person des Oberkommandierenden der k.k. Nordarmee, Feldzeugmeister Ludwig von Benedek, gefunden zu haben. Diese einseitige Erklärung und die Debatte über die sogenannte 'Schuldfrage' wurde später differenzierter gesehen. Im 20. Jahrhundert suchte man die Hintergründe der Niederlage einerseits auf einer politischen, andererseits auf einer militärischen Ebene, wobei beide Aspekte miteinander eng verflochten sind. Als Untersuchungsobjekte der militärischen Sichtweise werden auch heutzutage hauptsächlich die Entwicklung der Waffentechnik, die (strategisch-) operativen Fehler während des Feldzuges und die infolge der drastischen Sparpolitik auftretenden Mängel der k.k. Armee definiert. Wenig Aufmerksamkeit schenkt man hingegen dem taktischen Verhalten auf dem Schlachtfeld. Im Jahre 1866 zog Österreich mit einer fast 60 Jahre alten Taktik in den Krieg gegen Preußen, die auf einer Überschätzung der historischen Tradition militärischer Werte basierte.Der vorliegende Band nimmt genau diesen Aspekt unter die Lupe. Im Kontext bewaffneter Konflikte seit den Revolutions- und Koalitionskriegen gegen Frankreich wird die österreichische militärische Doktrin, insbesondere die Taktik, vorgestellt und systematisch analysiert. Dabei setzt sich diese Abhandlung kritisch mit dem rückständigen Rekrutierungs- sowie Ausbildungssystem der Zeit auseinander und lässt auch Themen wie Uniformierung und Ausrüstung, Alltagsleben der Soldaten oder Kommunikation nicht unberührt. In den Mittelpunkt der Untersuchung rücken jedoch erstens der seitens der Österreicher verachtete Gebrauch von Feuerwaffen sowie zweitens der unerschütterliche Glaube an die Unbesiegbarkeit der eigenen geschlossenen Gefechtsformationen. Eine besondere Rolle wurde hier dem Bajonettangriff zugesprochen. Es werden des Weiteren das Zusammenwirken der Waffengattungen im Krieg aufgezeigt und auf die komplexen Zusammenhänge strategischer und taktischer Vorstellungen hingewiesen. Es wird erkennbar, dass die k.k. österreichische Armee zu einer der letzten 'napoleonischen' Streitkräfte überhaupt gehörte und mit ihrer bewunderungswürdig mutigen, aber hoffnungslos veralteten Kampfweise im industriellen Zeitalter auf verlorenem Boden stand.

A Window to Turn-of-the-Century America.

This beautifully illustrated book reveals the sharp pleats, high collars, gleaming pastes, colourful beads, elaborate buttons and intricate lacework that make up some of the garments in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s extensive fashion collection. With an expertly written text by one of the museum’s fashion curators and exquisite colour photography of garment details, complemented by line drawings and photographs, the reader has the unique opportunity to examine up close historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display. It is an inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and costume. This new edition features an updated design, fresh content and new research, and an introduction that focuses on the makers and processes involved in producing 18th-century fashion.Table of Contents1. Pleats, Gathers and Looped Drapery • 2. Collars, Cuffs and Pockets • 3. Stitchingand Quilting • 4. Lace and Whitework • 5. Embroidery • 6. Pastes, Foils and Beads •7. Chintz and Painting • 8. Pinking and Punching • 9. Fringes, Ribbons, Tassels andButtons • 10. Fur, Feathers and Straw

Code 19 was hidden in the 74th chapter of the Quran and discovered by the author's colleague, Dr. Rashad Khalifa, an Egyptian-American biochemist, in 1974. The code suggests a "Copernican revolution" in theology of religions. Instead of Krishna-centered, Jesus-centered, or Muhammad-centered religions, people must turn to the original center, to the God-centered model.

(Piano Collection). Contents: Sonata K.189d * Sonata K.189e * Sonata K.189f * Sonata K.189h * Sonata K.205b * Sonata K.284b * Sonata K.300k * Sonata K.315c * Sonata K.533 * Sonata C Major K.545.

(Piano Collection). Contents: Sonata K.300d * Sonata K.457 * Sonata K.547a * Sonata K.576 * Sonata in A K.300i * Sonata in B Flat K.498a * Sonata in C K.300h * Sonata in D K.284c * Sonata in D K.475 * Sonata in E Flat K.189g.

These rediscovered Photochrom and Photostint postcard images from the private collection of Marc Walter were produced by the Detroit Photographic Company between 1888 and 1924. Using a photolithographic process that predated the autochrome by nearly 20

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 56, Publishers: Suzeteo Enterprises, Author: Ingersoll Lockwood, ISBN-13: 9781645940470, Date of issue: 2020

Die Geschichte eines ungeheuren Jahres der internationale Bestseller jetzt im handlichen Taschenformat!§§"Ich konnte nicht mehr aufhören zu lesen Illies' Geschichten sind einfach großartig."§§Ferdinand von Schirach§§Florian Illies entfaltet virtuos ein historisches Panorama des Jahres, in dem unsere Gegenwart begann: 1913. In Literatur, Kunst und Musik werden die Extreme ausgereizt, als gäbe es kein Morgen. Zwischen Paris und Moskau, zwischen London, Berlin und Venedig begegnen wir zahllosen Künstlern, deren Schaffen unsere Welt auf Dauer prägte. Man kokst, trinkt, ätzt, hasst, schreibt, malt, zieht sich gegenseitig an und stößt sich ab, liebt und verflucht sich.§§Es ist ein Jahr, in dem alles möglich scheint. Und doch wohnt dem gleißenden Anfang das Ahnen des Verfalls inne. Florian Illies lässt dieses Jahr, einen Moment höchster Blüte und zugleich ein erstes Flackern des Untergangs, in einem grandiosen Panorama lebendig werden.

These are beautiful vintage wildflower illustrations from 1914. Most are displayed on the cover. The backs of each image is blank paper for better use in crafting. There are 22 different vintage wildflower illustrations in this book, which are shown 88

"1914-1918", David Stevenson's history of the First World War, has been acclaimed as the definitive one-volume account of the conflict. In the summer of 1914 Europe exploded into a frenzy of mass violence. The war that followed had global repercussions, destroying four empires and costing millions of lives. Even the victorious countries were scarred for a generation, and we still today remain within the conflict's shadow. In this major analysis David Stevenson re-examines the causes, course and impact of this 'war to end war', placing it in the context of its era and exposing its underlying dynamics. His book provides a wide-ranging international history, drawing on insights from the latest research. It offers compelling answers to the key questions about how this terrible struggle unfolded: questions that remain disturbingly relevant for our own time. "It's harder to imagine a better single-volume comprehensive history of the conflict than this superb study". (Ian Kershaw). "Perhaps the best comprehensive one-volume history of the war yet written". ("New Yorker"). "David Stevenson is the real deal...His defining characteristic is his outstanding rigour as an historian...tremendously clever".(Niall Ferguson). "This history of the 1914-1918 conflict surpasses all others. It is tough, erudite and comprehensive". ("Independent").

The first global history of 1917-a year of calamitous events, and of pivotal importance in the development of the First World War.

Tanz auf dem Vulkan§§Zwischen Dr. Mabuse und Hitler - Berlin in den Goldenen Zwanzigern§§Vorher Muff der Kaiserzeit und Nachkriegselend, danach Wirtschaftskrise und Naziherrschaft: Die 1920er sind Berlins goldenes Jahrzehnt. Die Stadt erfährt einen ungeheuren Modernisierungsschub und ist plötzlich eine moderne, rasante Weltstadt, die nicht mehr schlafen geht und zum ewigen Sehnsuchtsort hedonistischer Fantasien wird: Vom Alexanderplatz fährt eine Straßenbahn zur Milchstraße, vor expressionistischen Gemälden fliegt dem Bürger der Hut vom Kopf, im Kino versteht man Metropolis nicht, wohl aber Marlene Dietrich im Blauen Engel, und in den Nachtklubs gibt man sich sexueller Anarchie und kultivierten Koksneurosen hin. Berlin erlebt eine kurze Zeit der kulturellen Blüte, des intellektuellen Reichtums und exzessiver Lebensfreude. In den Jazzbars, dekadenten Kabaretts, überfüllten Kinosälen und Tanzlokalen pulsiert das Leben, rasende Reporter schreiben es mit, Zeitungsjungen schreien es heraus, erschöpfte Nachtschwärmer erzählen es ihren Psychoanalytikern. Sensation jagt Sensation, Männer lieben Männer, Frauen lieben Frauen, rauchen, trinken, tragen Haare und Röcke kurz und verdienen eigenes Geld; Fritz Lang dreht Film um Film, Siegfried Kracauer studiert Ladenmädchen und die neue Angestelltenkultur, Immobilienspekulanten werden reich, Glücksritter arm, Franz Hessel flaniert, die Leuchtreklamen flackern, und die S-Bahn singt ein Lied dazu.§§Dieser Band wirft Schlaglichter auf einige der herausragenden Werke aus Architektur, Malerei, Bildhauerei, Film und Fotografie in diesem aufregenden, tumultuösen Jahrzehnt, darunter die Bauprojekte des Architekten Peter Behrens für den Alexanderplatz, Otto Dix' Bildnis der Journalistin Sylvia von Harden im Stil der Neuen Sachlichkeit, Lotte Jacobis Fotografien, die Fotocollagen der wunderbaren Hannah Höch oder Josef von Sternbergs Blauer Engel mit Marlene Dietrich. Ein Feuerwerk der Kreativität, des Eigensinns und der Vielfalt, das schon bald im Stumpfsinn der heraufziehenden Diktatur verlöschen sollte.

"Fashion Sourcebook - 1920s" est le premier livre d'une toute nouvelle série de Fiell Publishing qui documente de manière exhaustive les styles de mode saisonniers du 20e siècle, décennie par décennie. Somptueusement illustré de plus de 600 photographies, dessins et estampes originaux, ce titre est un ouvrage de référence incontournable non seulement pour les étudiants en mode, mais pour toutes les fashionistas. 'Fashion Sourcebook - 1920's se concentre sur la période Art Déco avec ses belles robes perlées, ses chapeaux cloche et ses chaussures en T comme portés par les clapets à la mode et les 'jeunes choses brillantes' de l'époque. Une introduction d'accompagnement décrit les principaux thèmes de la mode au cours de cette période et présente ses créateurs les plus célèbres et évalue leurs contributions créatives.

It was the decade of Coco Chanel and Jos phine Baker, Art Deco and Surrealism, caf culture and cabarets. From Montparnasse's freewheeling arts scene--where Americans like Hemingway and Man Ray brushed shoulders with political exiles and the Paris school o

I believe there is a man inside every man, a stranger So writes Wilfred James in his confession. It's 1922. Wilfred owns eighty acres of farmland in Nebraska that have been in the family for generations. His wife, Arlette, owns an adjoining one hundred acres. But if Arlette carries out her threat to sell her land to a pig butcher, Wilfred will be forced to sell too. Worse, he'll have to move to the city. But he has a daring plan. It may work if he can persuade his son.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 512, Publishers: Welbeck Publishing Group, ISBN-13: 9781787398894, Date of issue: 2021

From the ashes of the Second World War came forward-thinking fashions, the likes of which had never been seen before. The early Forties were defined by thriftiness and practicality, a make-do-and-mend attitude in a time of war. However, the latter half of the decade saw the emergence of the traditional femininity, elegance and luxury often associated with the era. Spanning the austerity of the war years to the introduction of Dior's revolutionary New Look, this extensive survey brings together vintage photography and illustrations to follow the season-by-season fashion evolution of the Forties, providing a comprehensive overview of this period of contrasts.1940s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook covers every aspect of female fashions from the decade, from lace evening gowns, tailored jackets and furs to figure-sculpting undergarments, satin negligées and scandalous bikinis, offering the most comprehensive appraisal of this age of wartime and post-war glamour. This in-depth look at the styles and trends that shaped 1940s fashion features images of the decade's most iconic stars and designers. Stylish leading ladies such as Veronica Lake, Joan Bennett and Barbara Stanwyck are included as well as designs by Dior, Lucien Lelong, Balmain and Worth.Authored and edited by renowned design historian, Charlotte Fiell, this volume also contains an authoritative introduction by fashion historian, Emmanuelle Dirix, as well as the biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.

In 2020, an extraordinary trove of nearly a thousand photographs taken by Paul McCartney on a 35mm camera was re-discovered in his archive. They intimately record the months towards the end of 1963 and beginning of 1964 when Beatlemania erupted in th

Recognized by Porsche enthusiasts, concours judges, even the Porsche factory as the definitive guides to Porsche authenticity. Get a detailed look at the year-to-year changes in body, chassis, trim, and interior components. Virtually every part is described and photographed allowing the owner and restorer to determine originality.

1984 is a classic dystopian novel by English author George Orwell. Published in 1949, it is set in the eponymous year and focuses on a repressive, totalitarian regime. The story follows the life of one seemingly insignificant man, Winston Smith, a civil servant assigned the task of falsifying records and political literature, thus effectively perpetuating propaganda, who grows disillusioned with his meager existence and so begins an ultimately futile rebellion against the system.The novel has become famous for its portrayal of surveillance and society's increasing encroachment on the rights of the individual. Since its publication the terms Big Brother and Orwellian have entered the popular vernacular.cover art by Shepard Fairey

En el año 1984 Londres es una ciudad lúgubre en la que la Policía delPensamiento controla de forma asfixiante la vida de los ciudadanos.Winston Smith es un peón de este engranaje perverso, su cometido esreescribir la historia para adaptarla a lo que el Partido considera la versión oficial de los hechos... hasta que decide replantearse laverdad del sistema que los gobierna y somete.«Desde El proceso de Kafka ninguna obra fantástica ha alcanzado elhorror lógico de 1984.»ArthurKoestlerGeorge Orwell (Motihari, India, 1903-Londres, 1950), cuyonombre real era Eric Blair, fue novelista, ensayista brillante ymaestro de periodistas. Podría decirse que su breve vida resume lossueños y las pesadillas del mundo occidental en el siglo xx. Nació enla India británica en el seno de una familia de clase media, estudiócon una beca en el exclusivo colegio de Eton, sirvió en la PolicíaImperial en ultramar (Los días de Birmania, 1934), volvió a Europa,donde vivió a salto de mata (Sin blanca en París y Londres, 1933),regresó a la Inglaterra rural y empezó allí el ejercicio de ladocencia (La hija del clérigo, 1935), escribió sobre la clase obrerainglesa y la explotación (Que no muera la aspidistra, 1936, El caminoa Wigan Pier, 1937), recogió su experiencia combatiendo el fascismo en la turbulenta Guerra Civil española ( Homenaje a Cataluña, 1938),empezó a vislumbrar en la convalecencia posterior el derrumbe delviejo mundo (Subir a por aire, 1939), colaboró en la BBC durante laSegunda Guerra Mundial, se consagró en el Tribune y el Observer comouno de los mejores prosistas en lengua inglesa (entre su vastaproducción ensayística cabe destacar El león y el unicornio y otrosensayos, 1940), fabuló las perversiones del socialismo (Rebelión en la granja, 1945) y llegó a anticipar nuevos tipos de sociedadburocrática e hiperpolítica ( 1984, 1949). A pesar de su tempranamuerte, se le sigue considerando la conciencia de una generación y una de las voces más lúcidas que se han alzado contra toda clase detotalitarismos.

Written more than 70 years ago, 1984 was George Orwell s chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever...Nominated as one of America s best-loved novels by PBS s The Great American ReadThe Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.Winston Smith toes the Party line, rewriting history to satisfy the demands of the Ministry of Truth. With each lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. But as he starts to think for himself, Winston can t escape the fact that Big Brother is always watching...A startling and haunting novel, 1984 creates an imaginary world that is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the novel s hold on the imaginations of whole generations, or the power of its admonitions a power that seems to grow, not lessen, with the passage of time.

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.'The year is 1984 and war and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surveillance is everything and The Thought Police are employed to ensure that no individual thinking is allowed. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. It is here that he meets and falls in love with Julia. They start a secret, forbidden affair - but nothing can be kept secret, and they are forced to face consequences more terrifying than either of them could have ever imagined.A DYSTOPIAN MASTERPIECE, NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR IS THE POWERFUL AND PROPHETIC NOVEL THAT DEFINED THE 20TH CENTURY.

A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick With extraordinary relevance and renewed popularity, George Orwell's 1984 takes on new life in this hardcover edition.

London, 1984: Winston Smith, Geschichtsfälscher im Staatsdienst, verliebt sich in die schöne und geheimnisvolle Julia. Gemeinsam beginnen sie, die totalitäre Welt infrage zu stellen, als Teil derer sie bisher funktioniert haben. Doch bereits ihre Gedanken sind Verbrechen, und der Große Bruder richtet seinen stets wachsamen Blick auf jeden potenziellen Dissidenten. George Orwells Vision eines totalitären Staats, in dem Cyberüberwachung, Geschichtsrevisionismus und Gedankenpolizei den Alltag gläserner Bürger bestimmen, hat wie keine andere Dystopie bis heute nur an Brisanz gewonnen.

Satire on the possible horrors of a totalitarian regime in England in 1984.

El periodista británico George Orwell fue ninguneado a partes iguales por sus correligionarios y por sus adversarios políticos. Alarmado y desencantado por el cariz que tomaba el nuevo orden surgido tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, y enfermo de muerte, quiso convertir 1984 en su testamento literario.Nos hallamos ante la novela más icónica que se ha escrito sobre los peligros del totalitarismo, la manipulación mediática y la reescritura de la historia. La tragedia cotidiana de Winston y de Julia es una distopía ejemplar y el cruel retrato de un mundo nada feliz, una profecía autocumplida que nos hiela la sangre y nos conmueve a partes iguales.

Winston Smith lebt in London. Aber nicht im London wie wir es kennen. Im London von Winston ist es gefährlich. Der Große Bruder hat dort das Sagen. Er weiß alles, was die Menschen tun und denken. Alle werden ständig von Kameras und Abhörgeräten beobachtet. Sie sollen hart arbeiten und an nichts Falsches denken. Das ist es, was der Große Bruder will. Aber Winston rebelliert, zusammen mit seiner Freundin Julia. Und das hat schreckliche Folgen ...1984 ist ein Buch über Macht und Wahrheit. Es ist ein berühmtes Buch und wurde in viele Sprachen der Welt übersetzt.

THE AUTHORATITIVE TEXT "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen."The year is 1984. War and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother.Mass surveillance is everything and The Thought Police ensure no individual thinking is allowed. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history. But Winston dreams of freedom, and of rebellion.It is here that he falls in love with Julia, and starts a secret, forbidden affair with her - but in this world nothing can be kept secret, and they are forced to face consequences more terrifying than either of them could have ever imagined. A dystopian masterpiece, this is the powerful and prophetic novel that defined the twentieth century. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT HARRIS

London, 1984: Winston Smith, Geschichtsfälscher im Staatsdienst, verliebt sich in die schöne und geheimnisvolle Julia. Gemeinsam beginnen sie, die totalitäre Welt infrage zu stellen, als Teil derer sie bisher funktioniert haben. Doch bereits ihre Gedanken sind Verbrechen, und der Große Bruder richtet seinen stets wachsamen Blick auf jeden potenziellen Dissidenten. George Orwells Vision eines totalitären Staats, in dem Cyberüberwachung, Geschichtsrevisionismus und Gedankenpolizei den Alltag gläserner Bürger bestimmen, hat wie keine andere Dystopie bis heute nur an Brisanz gewonnen. - Diese zweisprachige Ausgabe präsentiert den deutschen und englischen Text parallel auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten.

Année 1984 en Océanie. 1984 ? C'est en tout cas ce qu'il semble à Winston, qui ne saurait toutefois en jurer. Le passé a été réinventé, et les événements les plus récents sont susceptibles d'être modifiés. Winston est lui-même chargé de récrire les archives qui contredisent le présent et les promesses de Big Brother. Grâce à une technologie de pointe, ce dernier sait tout, voit tout. Liberté est Servitude. Ignorance est Puissance. Telles sont les devises du régime. Pourtant Winston refuse de perdre espoir. Avec l'insoumise Julia, ils vont tenter d'intégrer la Fraternité, une organisation ayant pour but de renverser Big Brother. Mais celui-ci veille...

Ravaged by years of war and civil conflict, Britain has changed its name to Airstrip One and become part of Oceania - one of the three totalitarian blocks dominating the world - ruled by a mysterious leader called Big Brother who keeps the population in thrall through strict surveillance and brutal police repression. In a society where the individual is suppressed and turned into an "unperson" for not conforming, and where not only personal thought, but also historical record and language itself are constantly being manipulated by the ruling regime, Ministry of Truth worker Winston Smith tries to make sense of the rebellious thoughts and passions that are stirring inside him, and finds himself impotent against the inexorable machine that surrounds him and threatens to crush him at any time. Arguably the greatest dystopian novel of all time and the most influential post-war work of fiction - which enriched the English language with words such as "Newspeak", "doublethink" and "thoughtcrime" - Nineteen Eighty-Four is a riveting read and a groundbreaking exploration of mass surveillance, censorship and mind control, which has a deep resonance with the world we live in.