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Eine einzigartige Sammlung seiner besten Texte zu Literatur, Malerei, Fotografie – und der unerklärlichen Magie des Lebens. Es geht um Faust und den Teufel, um skandinavische Malerei und den Tod, russische Tankstellen und die amerikanische Prairie: Das Essayistische ist eine treibende Kraft in Karl Ove Knausgårds schriftstellerischem Werk, seine preisgekrönten Romane sind undenkbar ohne essayistische Einschübe, in der sich die großen Fragen zur menschlichen Existenz mit dem alltäglichen Leben seiner Protagonisten verbinden.

When he finds himself in a cruel orphanage, Anton does just that and hides on an ocean liner. Fear and desperation are his only companions. Two other passengers have secrets of their own. When nothing is what it seems, can they help each other? Or will they sink into a sea of troubles?

Christopher is 12,000 miles from home. The pub has a dirt floor and the owner is as rough as guts. The forest hides snakes, feral pigs and a dark secret. Mysterious, bold and strange. Expect the unexpected. And watch your step. Enter this place and you will be different forever.

Paul Levinson, an American media theorist, novelist, and short story writer, offers an intriguing short story that touches upon one of the most often discussed moral and ethical questions: If you could do back in time and murder a genocidal dictator before he or she came to power, would you?

Imagine a world where everyone loves what they do—where Mondays are as joyful as any other day of the week, filled with purpose, happiness, and fulfillment. Creating that world requires the effort and the courage to walk your own unique path. This book is here to provide guidance and inspiration on your journey to loving Mondays.

Ein Nachtfalter verliebt sich hoffnungslos in einen Stern am Himmel. Als er ihn zu erreichen versucht, entdeckt er die Schönheit der Welt. Ein Junge kommt zur Weihnachtsmesse. Er kennt kein einziges Gebet – und lehrt die Gemeinde doch die Sprache Gottes. In einem Schneesturm am Heiligen Abend macht ein Mensch die Erfahrung, dass er das Gute nicht erzwingen kann.

Black Fire: African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights gathers together the voices of 18 remarkable individuals who spoke and wrote as African Americans from within the Quaker community. They testify about their viewpoints on racial justice -- both within the Religious Society of Friends and society at large - and they speak of their life in the Spirit. As a collection, these selections exhibit the vitality and wisdom that three centuries of African American Quakers have contributed to and on behalf of Friends.

It’s the perfect getaway. Until there’s no way out. You have been dreaming of an unforgettable weekend escape, and Black Tarn Lodge seems to offer everything—a magnificent Gothic mansion with towering turrets nestled in the misty Lancashire hills. Expecting elegant dinners, vintage wines and a screening of a legendary lost film in the private cinema, all seems perfect. Until night falls and a thick fog isolates you from the world. Your phones go missing. Guests start vanishing. And then you find the body.

風のように空のように すれ違う運命の中で出会い 心を通わせたふたりの忘れられない物語 韓国系アメリカ人の実業家テリーカンと 日本人の客室乗務員西村綾子 飛行機の中東京タワー銀座のバーソウルの夜景…… 世界の空の下で繰り返された偶然の再会はやがて運命へと変わっていく しかしある日彼女は突然空の向こうへと姿を消した 残された手紙とピアノの旋律に込められた愛の記憶 これは現実と夢のあいだに咲いた ひとつの"さよなら"の物語 切なく美しく そして心に深く響くラブストーリー

In 1940, Winston Churchill famously set in motion the Special Operations Executive. With only the moon to guide their way, the daring pilots of 161 Squadron constantly faced danger: their locations could be discovered, German night-fighters and flak had to be contended with and, of course, they dealt with the worst of European weather. Despite these extra risks, these Special Duties pilots were remarkably successful.

This book displays the striking creativity and profound insight that characterized Freire's work to the very end of his life—an uplifting and provocative exploration not only for educators, but also for all that learn and live.

Have you been struggling with weight loss, unable to find motivation and stick to your goals? Do you suffer from low self-esteem, often making you settle for less than you deserve or desire? Are you struggling with multiple challenges in your life and looking for a breakthrough? Find your answers in this book. Reality doesn't have to be complicated. It just needs to make sense. Witness Myra's journey of relatable struggles and watch her grow into the person she didn't know she could become; by letting go of the weight she didn't know she was carrying within.

First published in Portuguese in 1968, Pedagogy of the Oppressed was translated and published in English in 1970. Paulo Freire's work has helped to empower countless people throughout the world and has taken on special urgency in the United States and Western Europe, where the creation of a permanent underclass among the underprivileged and minorities in cities and urban centers is ongoing.

In Pedagogy of Hope, Freire revisits the themes of his masterpiece, the real world contexts that inspired them and their impact in that very world. Freire's abiding concern for social justice and education in the developing world remains as timely and as inspiring as ever, and is shaped by both his rigorous intellect and his boundless compassion. Pedagogy of Hope is a testimonial to the inner vitality of generations denied prosperity and to the often-silent, generous strength of millions throughout the world who refuse to let hope be extinguished.

Die zentrale Figur ist Monika Steingeister, deren Lebensgeschichte vom 10jährigen Mädchen, Einzelkind aus gut situiertem Hause, bis hin zur Studentin und Teilzeitprostituierten glücklicherweise im realen Leben eher die Ausnahme sein mag, aber dennoch gut nachzuvollziehen ist. Seitenhiebe, insbesondere auf Politiker und Lehrer und, wenn man so will, exemplarisch reduziert, das gesamte Establishment, stehen für die scheinbar ungeplante Absicht des Autors, profane, kritische Beobachtungen in eine kriminalistische Story zu verpacken und sie dem Leser dadurch subtil "unterzujubeln".

Boomer: In the Theater of Fearful Tragedies is a nonfiction account of the life of Colonel George B. Boomer, a little-known bridge builder and combat veteran who served in the Civil War of the United States. He was the son of a Baptist minister from Sutton, Massachusetts, who struggled with his Christian faith while searching for God's plan for his life. While his formal education was limited by a youthful disability of the eyes, he became a self-taught master bridge builder who learned to speak multiple languages while living in the state of Missouri.

Dr. Willow Morgan just wanted to celebrate her engagement, not find a body in her father’s old workshop. But when Esme Darnell—her aunt’s estranged friend and a secretive magical herbalist—turns up dead under suspicious circumstances, Willow’s special brand of trouble begins all over again. The magical community is buzzing, the protection charms are on high alert, and someone’s clearly willing to kill for something.

Bonded by Evolution offers a radical new picture of the roots of enduring chemistry. Distilling evolutionary biology, anthropology and psychology and informed by his pathbreaking research and original experiments at the Attraction and Relationships Research Laboratory in California, psychology professor Paul Eastwick reveals how attraction is best depicted as a process of finding – and, often, creating – a compatible relationship...

After three hundred years of conflict, a new era begins for the Underworld. The Lost Child of Vecta, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, has defeated the Dark God and given the world its first taste of peace. The human realm and dark realm have begun to intermingle, sparking the beginning of a much-needed cultural exchange. But while some see this as an opportunity to bury the hatchet and move forward, others are determined to sow the seeds of chaos anew.

It’s not easy being a Dark Lord. Morden has to finish building his fortress, gather the last of his host, issue forth to conquer the world, and keep his Dark Queen happy. And it's not made easy by dragon slayers, heroes, and old men standing in his way on the path to world domination. Fortunately, he has The Dark Lord's Handbook to give him sage advice to see him through these tough times. The Dark Lord’s Handbook: Conquest follows the events recounted in The Dark Lord’s Handbook.