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Boldly original and wildly entertaining, A Night in the Lonesome October is a darkly sparkling gem, an amalgam of horror, humor, mystery, and fantasy featuring a Who’s Who from Victorian horror and mystery. Zelazny’s last book prior to his untimely death is considered by many to be the best of the fantasy master’s novels. “The last great novel by one of the giants of the genre.” —George R.R. MartinUnder cover of the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff—gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an upcoming ancient and unearthly rite. For soon, after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world.But Snuff and his master are not alone. All manner of participants, both human and not, are about with their ancient tools and their animal familiars in preparation for the dread night. It is brave, devoted Snuff who must calculate the patterns of the Game and keep track of the Players—the witch, the mad monk, the vengeful vicar, the Count who sleeps by day, the Good Doctor and the hulking Experiment Man he fashioned from human body parts, and a wild-card American named Larry Talbot—all the while keeping Things at bay and staying a leap ahead of the Great Detective, who knows quite a bit more than he lets on. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut.As the hour approaches—let the Game begin…

Soon black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into our world and all manner of players are preparing for the Game. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut.

Der Stockbridge Zoo, in dem Luke Miller mit seiner Familie wohnt, leidet unter hohen Kosten und geringen Besucherzahlen. Um den Zoo für Besucher attraktiver zu machen, bietet die Familie neben den Geburtstagspartys jetzt auch Sleepovers an. Luke soll das Programm einer solchen Übernachtung mit ein paar Freunden testen. Zunächst läuft alles wie geplant, bis ein Otter erkrankt und ein Affe aus dem Käfig entkommt. Eine spannende Jagd beginnt.Nutzen Sie für diese Lektüre unsere passende Handreichung für den Unterricht. Filtern Sie dazu nach der Produktart "Handreichung".

This transformative memoir explores one man's journey of self-discovery through the Cube, a symbolic shape that reveals the colors of life's experiences. Rise above the ashes of your past with these powerful, life-changing insights.Author Dally O. has come face to face with his own journey-and emerged victorious. Central to his story is the Cube, a powerful symbol representing memory, emotion, and identity. A Night in Tucumcari is a multidimensional tale of collapse, clarity, and transformation. As it rotates through the complexities of time, trauma, and triumph, Dally's journey becomes both mythic and grounded, intertwining raw personal truths with symbolic depth. Each chapter serves as a threshold, guiding readers through diverse experiences-from rodeo arenas to the harsh realities of cancer, from betrayal to the rebirth of hope, and from silence to profound revelations that emerged in dreams.As life unfolds, the Cube reveals its vibrant colors, each representing a facet of Dally's journey: Red embodies buried memories, Blue signifies structure, Purple reflects introspection, Yellow symbolizes drive, Green represents connection, and White stands for clarity. Through these revelations, Dally reconstructs not only his life but also his multidimensional self, inviting readers to witness the transformative power of self-exploration.This memoir is not a tale of perfection; it is a reckoning and a ritual, a roadmap for those who have faced their own collapses and are ready to rise anew. With a blend of humor, gravity, and insight, Dally O. encourages readers to confront their own stories and discover the strength in seeing themselves as whole. A Night in Tucumcari is a compelling invitation to embrace the journey of self-discovery and transformation. After all, it's not in spite of our struggles that we rise-it's because of them.

'There is no danger that Titanic will sink. The boat is unsinkable and nothing but inconvenience will be suffered by the passengers.' - Phillip Franklin, White Star Line Vice-PresidentOn April 15th, 1912, Titanic, the world's largest passenger ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives. Walter Lord's classic bestselling history of the voyage, the wreck and the aftermath is a tour de force of detailed investigation and the upstairs/downstairs divide. A Night to Remember provides a vivid, gripping and deeply personal account of the 'unsinkable' Titanic's descent.WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY JULIAN FELLOWES

A rogue ninja and a messy assassin team up in this deadly comedy slice of life manga filled with gags, domesticity, and, of course, murder—inspired the anime!<BR><BR>Satoko, a runaway ninja with zero street smarts, just wanted a quiet escape from her secretive village. Instead, she ends up crashing at the apartment of Konoha—a high school girl who moonlights as a lethal assassin.<BR><BR>What starts as an awkward roommate situation quickly spirals into a chaotic blend of dodging deadly pursuers, navigating high school drama, and figuring out who’s supposed to do the dishes.<BR><BR>With razor-sharp comedy and nonstop hijinks, this odd couple is anything but ordinary.

A brooding earl. A secretive smuggler. A gothic manor where danger brews--and love ignites.In this intensely emotional MM Regency romance from KJ Charles, opposites attract under stormy skies--and risk everything for a chance at devotion.Major Rufus d'Aumesty never asked to be an earl. Now master of a decaying estate on the edge of Romney Marsh, he's under siege from greedy relatives, bitter inheritance battles, and the shadows of his own past. What he needs isn't a soldier. It's a strategist--and maybe something more.Luke Doomsday is a smuggler's son, a brilliant secretary, and a man with secrets as deep as the marshes. Sent to assist the new earl, Luke didn't expect to fall for him. But there's more at stake than desire--and more at risk than either man can afford to lose.Praise for KJ Charles: "KJ Charles is one of the best romance novelists writing today." --Sarah MacLean, NYT bestselling author"An absolute masterpiece." --Joanna Shupe, USA Today bestselling author

Jahrhundertelang orientierten sich die Paradigmen von Architekturtheorie, -diskurs und -praxis am Lauf des Tages und der Sonne. In Vitruvs De architectura wird die Nacht nur am Rande erwähnt; auch in den Abhandlungen von Renaissance-Denkern wie Alberti oder Palladio taucht sie nicht auf. Erst im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert führten die Erfindung künstlichen Lichts und dessen Verbreitung im privaten wie im öffentlichen Raum dazu, dass die Nacht in der Architektur eine andere Wirkmacht erhielt. Dieser Band ist ein erster Versuch, eine chronologische Nachtgeschichte der Architektur zu schreiben. Die Studien zeigen, in welchem Ausmaß die menschliche Identität zu allen Zeiten auch durch die Nacht bestimmt ist, ohne die die Räume des Wohnens, des Arbeitens und der Kultur nicht zu denken sind. Durch die Analyse und Untersuchung von "nächtlichen Szenen" will dieses Buch aufzeigen, dass die Nacht ein Labor ist, in dem Raum neu gedacht und schließlich neue Formen des Zusammenlebens entwickelt werden.

This book explores the possibility that global populations with the highest level of subjective well-being could be living differently and may have something to teach those with lower levels. How are the Nordic life philosophies manifested into their living environments to help promote increased well-being? Interviews and photos with various local residents highlight examples from across Nordic societies.

The savvy, sharp and steamy rom-com inspired by Pretty Woman from bestselling author Meghan Quinn that you won't want to miss!'PERFECT ROMCOM' 5* Reader Review'THE BOOK THAT MADE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH READING' 5* Reader Review'ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS' 5* Reader Review'Don't let that cute cover fool you- this is SMOKIN' HOT, with sexual tension dripping from every page. I was HOOKED from the start, and I devoured it at an alarming rate' Jeeves Reads Romance'I loved this book. It was without a doubt, the funniest book I've ever read' TaylorsReadThat'The sexual tension between Hux and Lottie was fan-my-face fantastic' LA. Readsromance_______'How did you two meet?'It's the question I dread.Because my (not so) meet cute was unexpected to say the least. I was in Beverly Hills, searching for someone to take me on as their bride, you know, as you do.He was striding around the block, mumbling about a business deal gone wrong.That's when we bumped into each other . . . And there were no sparks. Not even a hint of blossoming love.But next thing I knew, he'd convinced me to pretend to be his girlfriend so he could get his deal back on track. Suddenly, I find myself living in a mansion, enjoying swanky business lunches, and pretending we're head over heels in love . . .My one big mistake, though . . . big . . . HUGE . . .I might accidentally be falling for Huxley Cane._______Praise for Meghan Quinn:'I can't get enough of her writing. Her books are my romantic comedy happy place' A Novel Glimpse'Meghan is an absolute QUEEN when it comes to writing stories that are not only funny but have a lot of heart in them too' Elle's Book BlogMeghan Quinn, USA Today bestselling author, April 2024

"How did you two meet?"It's the quintessential question asked to every couple, and the answer is usually some bubbly, lovey-dovey tale of being struck in the bum by Cupid's arrow. But Lottie Gardner's meet-cute was a little different. She was trolling a wealthy neighborhood in Beverly Hills, searching for someone to take her as his bride--you know, to make the arch nemesis who just fired her jealous. And billionaire Huxley Cane was conveniently stomping around the block like some sort of gorgeous ogre, mumbling about a business deal gone wrong.That's when they bump into each other.No sparks. No fireworks. Not even the first seed of blossoming love.But the next thing Lottie knows, she's scarfing down chips and guac, listening to Huxley lay out his problems, and then he tells her: He lied to a crucial client, and he needs a huge favor. A fake fiancée. He's talking living in his mansion together, going on intimate double-dates, and pretending they're head-over-heels in love...and engaged.It's ridiculous, but people do ridiculous things when they're desperate. And Lottie and Huxley both reek of desperation. So, she strikes up the deal.Except her one mistake might be accidentally falling for the incomparable, insufferable Huxley Cane.

Janina Fialkowska's 'A Note in Time' is a series of autobiographical sketches, sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, following the concert pianist's tumultuous career and a life full of surprises.

¿The Someday Garden, the brand-new enchanting, magical romcom from Ashley Poston is available now!¿'Ashley Poston has done it again ... enchanting' B.K. BORISON'If I ever need to get lost in a cosy romance, A Novel Love Story will be the go-to' ¿¿¿¿¿'This one just hit different ... beautiful' ¿¿¿¿¿¿Have you ever found yourself lost in a good book ... literally?¿Eileen Merriweather loves a good love story. The fictional kind, anyway. After all, imaginary men don't break your heart.That's why she's so excited for her annual book club retreat - instead, when her car breaks down en route, Eileen finds herself in Eloraton. A town where every meet is cute, the rain always comes in the afternoon, and the bookshop is always curated with impeccable taste.It feels too good to be true ... because Eloraton is the setting of her favourite romance series. And Eileen is sure she must be here to bring the town its storybook ending.But there's one character she can't place. The grumpy bookshop owner with mint-green eyes, and an irritatingly sexy mouth. He does notwant Eileen to finish this story, but how else can she find her happily-ever-after?Readers have been spellboundby Ashley Poston:'That. Was. Outstanding.' ¿¿¿¿'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story ... breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' ALI HAZELWOOD'I am SPEECHLESS' ¿¿¿¿¿'An absolute and unexpected delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN'My favorite Ashley Poston book' ¿¿¿¿¿'A gorgeous love story from one of the finest romance writers out there' CARLEY FORTUNE'A love letter to romance readers' ¿¿¿¿¿Perfect for fans of:¿¿Grumpy x sunshine¿Actual book boyfriend¿Small-town romance¿Enemies-to-lovers¿Books about books¿A touch of magic

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A professor of literature finds herself caught up in a work of fiction . . . literally, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip and The Dead Romantics.<BR><BR>Eileen Merriweather loves to get lost in a good happily-ever-after. The fictional kind, anyway. Because at least imaginary men don’t leave you at the altar. She feels safe in a book. At home. Which might be why she’s so set on going her annual book club retreat this year—she needs good friends, cheap wine, and grand romantic gestures—no matter what.<BR><BR>But when her car unexpectedly breaks down on the way, she finds herself stranded in a quaint town that feels like it’s right out of a novel . . .<BR><BR>Because it is.<BR><BR>This place can’t be real, and yet… she’s here, in Eloraton, the town of her favorite romance series, where the candy store’s honey taffy is always sweet, the local bar’s burgers are always a little burnt, and rain always comes in the afternoon. It feels like home. It’s perfect—and perfectly frozen, trapped in the late author’s last unfinished story.<BR><BR>Elsy is sure that’s why she must be here: to help bring the town to its storybook ending.<BR><BR>Except there is a character in Eloraton that she can’t place—a grumpy bookstore owner with mint-green eyes, an irritatingly sexy mouth and impeccable taste in novels. And he does not want her finishing this book.<BR><BR>Which is a problem because Elsy is beginning to think the town’s happily-ever-after might just be intertwined with her own.

Caryl Churchill, hailed by Tony Kushner as "the greatest living English language playwright," has turned her extraordinary dramatic gifts to the subject of human cloning-how might a man feel to discover that he is only one in a number of identical copies. And which one of him is the original. . . ?<BR><BR>"Churchill's harrowing bioethics fable leaves us with a number of things to chew on.” -Kris Vire, Time Out Chicago<BR><BR>"A Number confirms Churchill's status as the first dramatist of the 21st century. On the face of it, it is human cloning... Like all Churchill's best plays, A Number deals with both the essentials and the extremities of human experience... The questions this brilliant, harrowing play asks are almost unanswerable, which is why they must be asked.” -Sunday Times<BR><BR>"Caryl Churchill's magnificent new play only last an hour but contains more drama, and more ideas, than most writers manage in a dozen full-length works.” -Daily Telegraph<BR><BR>Caryl Churchill has written for the stage, television and radio. A renowned and prolific playwright, her plays include Cloud Nine, Top Girls, Far Away, Drunk Enough to Say I Love You?, Bliss, Love and Information, Mad Forest and A Number. In 2002, she received the Obie Lifetime Achievement Award and 2010, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.<BR>

In A Numbers Game, Cox has curated poetry, prose, images, and artwork from her past and present. Each piece examines the formula that has added up to such a life-changing decision and shines a light on the after-effects that lasted for years post-survival. Travel through time as Cox remembers the teenager she was and the woman she uncovers as she enters middle age and finally discovers self-acceptance.

With its expansive empire, boundless wealth, glorious architecture, and advanced military, Rome was the apex of civilization in the ancient world. However during its very height, many of Rome's leading citizens were inadvertently poisoning themselves with the lead glazing that was widely used in wine containers at the time. Is it possible that today, we are doing the same thing to ourselves with sugar?Could the obesity epidemic, diabetes and the outbreak of a host of other almost completely unrecognized diseases, be the result of our present dietary mayhem? That's the view expressed in A Nutritional Approach to a Revised Model for Medicine. In this illuminating book, author Derrick Lonsdale M.D. draws attention to the dangers of the prolific ingestion of sugar that is so widespread today. The book cites case reports to illustrate these dangers and to emphasize the ease with which symptoms may be stemmed in the early stages. However the book also makes it clear that if symptoms are left unrecognized and behavior is left unmodified, these same symptoms become less treatable, giving rise to chronic diseases and other serious health problems. About the Author: Derrick Lonsdale M.D. was born in Lancashire, England and earned an MB.BS. at London University. He worked in medical practice for 64 years, eventually retiring at the age of 88. Dr. Lonsdale is a Fellow of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), an international professional organization that represents the alternative medicine field. Dr. Lonsdale has written two previous books on the subject of alternative medicine and published over 100 medical papers. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/DerrickLonsdale

She was looking for quiet. She found them instead.Step into the Cozyverse in this cosy, autumnal, 'why choose' romance from Emilia Emerson. . .--Starlight Grove needs a new Lighthouse Keeper and Olive Autumn Harvest needs a fresh start. Preferably one with as much solitude as possible.So, her new job and isolated ocean cottage is perfect?except for the eccentric, meddling townspeople, and the cat who's adopted her.When the town wins a grant for lighthouse restoration, Olive is forced to let the contractors into her space...a company comprised of three hot alphas:Easton, her golden retriever stalker.Lars, the steady, protective viking.And Finn, who's hiding a pain that matches her own.Suddenly, these guys are everywhere?and they're completely unfazed by Olive's prickly personality as they try to care for her, protect her, and court her. But everyone in this relationship is holding on to secrets... and it might not just be the lighthouse that needs restoration.Tropes:- Omegaverse- Why-choose romance- Small town- Seasonal- Cozy

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER<BR><BR>She was looking for quiet. She found them instead.<BR><BR>Starlight Grove needs a new Lighthouse Keeper and Olive Autumn Harvest needs a fresh start. Preferably one with as much solitude as possible. So, her new job and isolated ocean cottage is perfect—except for the eccentric, meddling townspeople, and the cat who’s adopted her. When the town wins a grant for lighthouse restoration, Olive is forced to let the contractors into her space…a company comprised of three hot alphas:<BR><BR>Easton, her golden retriever stalker.<BR><BR>Lars, the steady, protective viking.<BR><BR>And Finn, who’s hiding a pain that matches her own.<BR><BR>Suddenly, these guys are everywhere—and they’re completely unfazed by Olive’s prickly personality as they try to care for her, protect her, and court her. But everyone in this relationship is holding on to secrets… and it might not just be the lighthouse that needs restoration.<BR><BR>A Pack for Autumn is a standalone MFMM why choose small town romance. It is part of the Cozyverse shared universe, bringing you cozy omegaverse full of heart, heat, and humor.

She's always dreamed of a soft life. They're determined to provide it for her.Step back into Starlight Grove in this spring, 'why choose' Cozyverse romance from Emilia Emerson. . . --Lucy Andersson-Spring's twenty-ninth birthday comes with a side helping of a quarter-life crisis. She needs to be more ambitious, more self-sufficient. At least, that's what the alphas she dated last year kept saying . . . before they cheated on her. But Lucy's quest to leave her romantic dreams behind is thwarted at every turn. . .First, a disastrous camping trip leaves her stranded with Wilder, the reserved fire chief.Then, a grumpy businessman named King bursts into her shop with a desperate proposal. And then there's Leo, the cute florist who brings her bouquets, but never the dinner invitation she hopes for.Like Lucy, these guys are facing crossroads in their lives, but when their hesitancy in wooing Lucy leaves her feeling rejected all over again, they realize they can't live without her.Tropes:- Omegaverse- Why-choose romance- Small town- Seasonal- Cozy

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER<BR><BR>She’s always dreamed of a soft life.<BR> <BR>They’re determined to provide it for her.<BR><BR>Lucy Andersson-Spring’s twenty-ninth birthday comes with a side helping of a quarter-life crisis. She loves her community, her sewing shop, and her secret social media account featuring Starlight Grove’s cat mayor, but maybe she needs to be more ambitious, more self-sufficient. At least, that’s what the alphas she dated last year kept saying . . . before they cheated on her. <BR><BR>Lucy is determined this year will be a fresh start, but her quest to leave her romantic dreams behind keeps being thwarted. First, a disastrous camping trip leaves her stranded with Wilder, the reserved fire chief. Then, a grumpy businessman named King bursts into her shop with a desperate proposal. And then there’s Leo, the cute florist who brings her bouquets, but never the dinner invitation she hopes for.<BR><BR>Like Lucy, these guys are facing crossroads in their lives, but when their hesitancy in wooing the stunning omega leaves her feeling rejected all over again, they realize they can’t live without her. Determined to win her over, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, complete with a meddlesome cat, mischievous bunny, and bizarrely specific horoscopes, to become a pack worthy of her. <BR><BR>A Pack for Spring is as poignant as it is playful, with themes of found family, self-acceptance, and scorching hot spice, of course! It is a standalone MMFM why choose small town romance. It is part of the Cozyverse shared universe, bringing you cozy omegaverse full of heart, heat, and humor.

Return to Starlight Grove for the final instalment of the Cozyverse series, a summer, 'why choose' romance from Eliana Lee. . . --The four of us. Under one roof.It's going to be one hot summer.Summer Pham has a vibrant life. Family and friends she would drop anything for, a cute apartment and her dream Vietnamese bakery. Until a burst water pipe and a unanimous vote at the Starlight Grove town meeting sees her sharing a house with the Beaufort pack brothers.Lucien, Mercer and Jae are only here for the summer. As Summer's building goes through its repairs, her explosive chemistry with the three brothers leads to a friends-with-benefits situation that has no chance of getting messy, because everyone is on exactly the same page. . .Right?But hazy summer days are fleeting and when tragedy strikes, Summer may need what they cannot give her-a pack.Tropes: - Omegaverse - Why-choose romance - Small town- Seasonal - Cozy

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER<BR><BR>The four of us. Under one roof. It’s going to be one hot summer.<BR><BR>Summer Pham has never been shy about going for what she wants. She’s just moved into a cute apartment and fulfilled her dream of opening her very own Vietnamese bakery. <BR><BR>Everything is perfect . . . as long as you ignore the fancy new patisserie next door and the water pipe that’s just burst and flooded her building. Faced with the prospect of no home and no bakery, a town meeting offers a lifeline: an offer to work and live alongside the Beaufort pack brothers, who are only in town for the summer.<BR><BR>Lucien, a high-powered executive and eldest alpha brother.<BR><BR>Mercer, the grumpy beta pastry chef she now has to share a kitchen with.<BR><BR>And Jae, her tattooed alpha childhood crush, all grown up.<BR><BR>It’s the first time the brothers have been together since the breakdown of their childhood pack. With temperatures soaring and chemistry sizzling with the omega in their home, it doesn’t take much for the temporary living situation to turn into a friends-with-benefits arrangement.<BR><BR>But hazy summer days are fleeting and when tragedy strikes, Summer may need what they cannot give her—a pack.<BR><BR>A Pack for Summer is a standalone MFMM why choose small town romance. It is part of the Cozyverse shared universe, bringing you cozy omegaverse full of heart, heat and humor.

She’s resigned to being single. They’re on a mission to change her mind.<BR><BR>Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends — and that baking show marathon isn’t going to watch itself.<BR><BR>Until a snowstorm and power outage traps Ivy in her classroom after hours…with three men.<BR><BR>Rome, the new alpha music teacher.<BR><BR>James, the flirtatious beta vet he’s bonded to.<BR><BR>And Logan, the town’s grumpy alpha electrician.<BR><BR>Their scents call to Ivy and her body answers, setting off her first-ever mini heat. When the pheromones settle, she gets a proposition beyond her wildest dreams—a chance to be a pack.<BR><BR>But there’s no such thing as a perfect courtship, especially when the biggest roadblock to happiness might be Ivy herself.<BR><BR>A Pack for Winter is a standalone MMFM why choose small town romance. It is part of the Cozyverse shared universe, bringing you cozy omegaverse full of heart, heat and humor.

Three men. One snowstorm. Zero chance she's staying single.Return to Starlight Grove in this winter, 'why choose' Cozyverse romance from Eliana Lee. . .'Why choose and omegaverse is an art form if you do it right, and Eliana Lee did' 5* Reader Review'Obsessed!!! I'm so in love with all the characters' 5* Reader Review'PERFECT for the holiday and winter season!' 5* Reader Review--Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends - and that baking show marathon isn't going to watch itself.Until a snowstorm and power outage traps Ivy in her classroom after hours...with three men:Rome, the new alpha music teacher.James, the flirtatious beta vet he's bonded to.And Logan, the town's grumpy alpha electrician.Their scents call to Ivy and her body answers, setting off her first-ever mini heat. When the pheromones settle, she gets a proposition beyond her wildest dreams - a chance to be a pack. But there's no such thing as a perfect courtship, especially when the biggest roadblock to happiness might be Ivy herself. Tropes:- Omegaverse- Why-choose romance- Small town- Seasonal- Cozy

From the iconic author of The Country Girls trilogy, a modern Irish coming-of-age classic.<BR><BR>'The taboo-breaking, the fabulous prose - there's no one like Edna O'Brien.' Anne Enright<BR>'Novels of heart-breaking empathy, rigorous honesty and peerless beauty.' Eimear McBride<BR>'A profound intelligence spurred on by a tangible, fizzing joy.' Megan Nolan<BR>'Brilliant and brave.' Ann Patchett <BR>'Glittering energy.' Colm Tóibín<BR><BR>After leaving for a religious community in Belgium, a young woman becomes lost in memories of her childhood in rural Ireland, reflecting on the rituals of village life, the people she encountered, the enchanting beauty of the landscape, the concept of home - and the shocking event that led to her departure ...

Exiled with his wife in 1950s London, Hungarian artist Janos Lavin struggles to find financial stability and artistic freedom in his new home. A friend, John, organises an exhibition of Lavin’s work, only for the artist to disappear shortly after. John tries to figure out what happened, piecing together clues from diaries, letters and artworks that slowly unveil the haunting reality of exile.<BR><BR>Through a tender and detailed study of the artistic process, Berger embarks on a passionate exploration of political upheaval, exile and longing in this gripping detective story.

Fichtls "A Painter Speaks" versammelt Texte, die Kunst nicht erklären, sondern ihre Entstehung reflektieren. Was als Diskussion auf Reddit begann, wird zum offenen Denkprozess über Malerei, Kunstbetrieb und Gegenwart. Direkt, zugespitzt, ohne Schönfärberei. Ein Einblick in künstlerisches Denken, das die Linie der Künstler-Interviews fortsetzt. Nur anders als Cabanne und Sylvester gedacht hätten.

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law—a prosecutor and a madam—who team up to bring down notorious Mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian.<BR><BR>Eunice Carter, assistant district attorney for the City of New York and Manhattan’s first Black female prosecutor, has her sights set on the one and only Lucky Luciano, head of New York City’s five largest organized crime families. Other prosectors have tried to bring down Lucky, but they’ve all focused on the crime syndicate’s traditional businesses—bootlegging, gambling, loan sharking, and drug dealing—or tax evasion. No one has thought to approach the mob through its role in prostitution. Until Eunice. But she can’t get Luciano alone.<BR><BR>Polly Adler has worked long and hard to build up her high-class brothel business. Her client list is filled with well-known names, both the famous and the infamous, who all know her booze is top-notch, her music first-rate, her food exquisite, and her girls the best. But Lucky has gone too far, putting her girls in danger, and Polly finally sees the chance to end his reign once and for all.<BR><BR>Together, Eunice and Polly fashion a case utilizing a network of women. Bridging the enormous divide between them and risking their own lives, they assemble evidence bit by bit, under the nose of the man they’re trying to convict. It is this very alliance—of two women from vastly different worlds—that launches the most sensational trial New York City has ever seen.

A Pair of Blue Eyes is a novel by Thomas Hardy, published in 1873, first serialised between September 1872 and July 1873. It was Hardy's third published novel, and the first not published anonymously upon its first publication. Hardy included it with his "romances and fantasies". A Pair of Blue Eyes normally is categorised as one of Hardy's minor works, "a book with a few good points but a failure as a whole". Like Desperate Remedies, it contains melodramatic scenes that appear disconnected from the characters and plot.A focus of critical interest of the novel is the scene in which Henry Knight reviews the entire history of the world as he hangs over the edge of a cliff (reputedly the origin of the term "cliffhanger"), and eventually is rescued by a rope of Elfride's underwear. Carl J. Weber sources the scene to a picnic Hardy and his wife had, in which he was sent to search for a lost earring, claiming this passage is the "first indication in the novels of Hardy's ability to sustain interest in a tense situation by sheer power of vivid description." On the other hand, Millgate claims the scene forms part of the "irrelevant" description suited to the "rag-bag" of a novel. For Jean Brooks, the scene is "macabre" and an illustration of "cosmic indifference", also highlighting the comic in the rescue.However, Gittings and Halperin claim it is more likely the idea for this scene comes from an essay by Leslie Stephen titled "Five minutes in the Alps". The "cliff without a name", as it is referred to, is probably based on Beeny Cliff. (wikipedia.org)

Kazuo Ishiguro's highly acclaimed debut, first published in 1982, tells the story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter.<BR><BR>Retreating into the past, she finds herself reliving one particular hot summer in Nagasaki, when she and her friends struggled to rebuild their lives after the war. But as she recalls her strange friendship with Sachiko - a wealthy woman reduced to vagrancy - the memories start to take on a disturbing cast.<BR><BR>'A macabre and faultlessly worked enigma.' Sunday Times<BR><BR>'One of the outstanding fictional debuts of recent years.' Observer<BR><BR>'A delicate, ironic, elliptical novel . Its characters are remarkably convincing . but what one remembers is its balance, halfway between elegy and irony.' New York Times Book Review<BR><BR>'An extraordinarily fine first novel . its themes are deceptively large and uncommonly haunting.' Los Angeles Times

Over the last decade, the world has watched in shock as populists swept to power in free elections. From Manila to Warsaw, Brasilia to Budapest, the populist tide has shattered illusions of an inexorable march to liberal democracy. Eschewing simplistic notions of a unified global populism, this book unpacks the diversity and plurality of populisms. It highlights the variety of constitutional and extraconstitutional strategies that populists have used to undermine the institutional fabric of liberal democracy and investigates how ruling populists responded to the Covid-19 crisis. Outlining the rise of populisms and their governing styles, Wojciech Sadurski focuses on what populists in power do, rather than what they say. Confronting one of the most pressing concerns of international politics, this book offers a vibrant, contemporary account of modern populisms and, significantly, considers what we can do to fight back.

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • It’s off to the races in the explosive eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—featuring bonus material exclusive to this print edition.<BR><BR>As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon.<BR><BR>Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal, a little too simple.<BR><BR>Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.”<BR><BR>Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.<BR><BR>Carl hates that it’s business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do.<BR><BR>So Carl is planning a party of his own. It’s a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can’t even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it’s not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been.<BR><BR><BR>Includes part eight of the exclusive bonus story “Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret.”

How do we respond to disaster? What expressions of care and solidarity might we find among the debris? A Paradise Built in Hell is a study of five major disasters - the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the Halifax explosion of 1917, the Mexico City earthquake of 1985, the 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina - and the expressions of altruism, generosity and resourcefulness that emerged in the wake of these tragedies. The result is a sweeping history of some of the foundational events in the modern history of North America, and a meditation on community: challenging us to look afresh at society, and what these models of local, collaborative politics might look like carried through into everyday life.

Discover tools and techniques for emotional regulation and managing behavior in this evidence-based parenting book designed to support overstressed parents and caregivers.As the millennial generation moves into their parenting years, posting on social media about milestones, memories, and good times is almost second nature. Families can seem "perfect," and some parenting methods are heralded as "the best." However, behind closed doors, many parents and caregivers struggle greatly no matter what method or combination of approaches they use. There are points where it seems like you've tried everything. Maybe it even feels hopeless. That's where A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation comes in.This mental health book will demystify the concepts of dysregulation and parental self-regulation, and will normalize prioritizing these self-help skills for parents, before applying the concepts to parenting children. With this book's step-by-step framework, you will learn how to navigate tough parenting moments, develop self-regulatory skills, and read real accounts from other parents. From addressing societal myths about dysregulated parenthood to tips on re-parenting yourself and improving emotional responses, this book will serve as both a friendly companion and a trusted source of mental health support.A Parent's Guide to Self-Regulation is written by Dr. Amber Thornton, a clinical psychologist and mother of two, who understands firsthand the challenges of navigating emotional regulation as a parent.

Thirty-three tales of the most darkly humorous and brilliant short stories in nineteenth-century literature<BR> <BR>Set in the Paris of society women and small-minded bourgeousie, and the isolated villages of rural Normandy that Guy de Maupassant knew as a child, these stories repeatedly lay humanity bare with deft wit and devastating honesty. They focus on the relationships between men and women, between brothers and sisters, and between masters and servants. Through these relationships, Maupassant explores the dualistic nature of the human character and his stories reveal both nobility, civility and generosity, and, in stories such as "At Sea" and "Boule de Suif," vanity, greed and hypocrisy. <BR><BR>Siân Miles's vibrant translation is accompanied by an introduction discussing Maupassant's stpries as a reflection of the rapidly changing beliefs of his society. This edition includes the famous story, "The Necklace," as well as a chronology, notes, and suggestions for further reading.<BR><BR>Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Moving, outrageous and outrageously funny' Dawn FrenchWhen a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the coroner.But Eitan just won't let it drop, and his friends and colleagues become increasingly concerned about his mental health as his chaotic investigation and equally chaotic life spiral out of control. Is he making a career-ending mistake, or could there genuinely be a killer stalking the wards?A deathly funny mix of mystery, murder and medicine, A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE is the brilliantly original debut novel from Adam Kay, BAFTA-winning author of multi-million global bestseller THIS IS GOING TO HURT.PRAISE FOR A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE'Brilliant. It will make you laugh and weep' Reverend Richard Coles'Amazing. I was gripped right up to the last minute' Joanna Lumley'A work of fiendishly plotted genius' Lucy Foley'Wild and funny and filthy and hilarious' Russell T Davies'Viciously funny - I'm still laughing' Ian Rankin'Very funny, very rude and very moving' Kate Mosse'A great addition to the genre' Literary Review'Biting and bleakly comic' Observer

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2021'Mesmerizing, political, intimate, unafraid - this is a superb novel... that pays such close, intelligent attention to the world we all live in' Sunjeev Sahota, author of the Booker shortlisted The Year of the RunawaysIt begins with a message: a telephone call informing Krishan that his grandmother's former caregiver has died. As Krishan makes the long journey by train from the Sri Lankan capital into the war-torn Northern Province for the funeral, so he travels into the soul of a country devastated by civil war.A Passage North is a poignant memorial to the dead and an exploration of the unattainable distances between who we are and what we seek.'Its world is the deeply-layered, rich interior of its protagonist's mind but also contemporary Sri Lanka itself, war-scarred, traumatized ... [It] connects Arudpragasam to the great novelists of the past' Colm Tóibín, bestselling author of Brooklyn

'His great book ... masterly in its prescience and its lucidity' ANITA DESAI A compelling portrait of a society in the grip of imperialism, A Passage to India depicts the fate of individuals caught in the great political and cultural conflicts of their age. It begins when Adela and her elderly companion Mrs Moore arrive in the Indian town of Chandrapore, and feel trapped by its insular and prejudiced British community. Determined to explore the 'real India', they seek the guidance of the charming and mercurial Dr Aziz. But a mysterious incident occurs while they are exploring the Marabar caves, and the well-respected doctor soon finds himself at the centre of a scandal. Edited by OLIVER STALLYBRASS with an Introduction by PANKAJ MISHRA

The book is set in India in the 1920s. It is a story of Dr. Aziz, an Indian doctor, his friend Mr Fielding, a British professor and two British women Mrs Moore and Miss Adela Quested. Due to an incident occuring in the fictitious Marabar Caves, the characters find themselves in the turmoil of a changing India which highlights the prejudices and racial stresses between Indians and British.A Passage to India whose title comes from Walt Whitman's famous poem "Passage to India", is one of E.M. Forster's most famous novels and is based on Forster's own experiences in India.In this reader you will also find: - Information about E.M. Forster's life and writing - A focus on The History of English Colonialism - A focus on religion and race in India during English Colonialism - A focus on daily life in India during Colonialism - Glossary of difficult words - Comprehension and grammar activities

Exploring issues of colonialism, faith and the limits of comprehension, E.M. Forster's A Passage to India is published as a Penguin Essential for the first time. <BR><BR>When Adela Quested and her elderly companion Mrs Moore arrive in the Indian town of Chandrapore, they quickly feel trapped by its insular and prejudiced 'Anglo-Indian' community. Determined to escape the parochial English enclave and explore the 'real India', they seek the guidance of the charming and mercurial Dr Aziz, a cultivated Indian Muslim. But a mysterious incident occurs while they are exploring the Marabar caves with Aziz, and the well-respected doctor soon finds himself at the centre of a scandal that rouses violent passions among both the British and their Indian subjects. A masterly portrait of a society in the grip of imperialism, A Passage to India compellingly depicts the fate of individuals caught between the great political and cultural conflicts of the modern world.<BR><BR>'His great book ... masterly in its presence and its lucidity'<BR>Anita Desai

"A very beautiful book and ahead of its time." - Giorgio LocatelliWith a career spanning across four decades, Antonio Carluccio OBE, OMRI was one of the best-loved Italian chefs, cookery writers and restauranteurs. This book is his ode to foraging, cooking and enjoying wild mushrooms.A gastronomic guidebook to the most delicious species of wild mushrooms. This new edition of the 1989 classic cookbook is an ode to Carluccio's legacy as one of the best-loved Italian chefs, brimming with inventive and decadent Italian recipes to forage, cook and enjoy wild mushrooms.Carluccio's over 100 recipes include antipasti, starters, mains with fish, meat and game and desserts. Enjoy a sumptuous Ossobuco with Wild Mushrooms; all-rounder classics such as Mushroom Lasagne and Mushroom Ratatouille; and even learn how to preserve your own mushrooms at home. Each recipe features a personal introduction from Carluccio filled with expert notes and charming anecdotes from his life and career.Take your foraging to the next level with this handy field guide to more than 25 species of mushroom, helping you to identify and collect them, as well as to understand the science behind all things funghi.