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Wykwintny dżentelmen James Lexington Morlake siada przy swoim wysmakowanym biurku. Drżącą ręką sięga do szuflady, z której wyjmuje kolejno: fragment czarnego jedwabiu, pistolet automatyczny i pas cienkiej skóry. To początek trzymającej w napięciu opowieści, której akcja przenosi się z Londynu początku dwudziestego wieku do egzotycznego Tangeru. W 1945 roku Mutz Greenbaum as Max Greene nakręcili na kanwie książki film "The Man from Morocco".Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) - angielski pisarz i scenarzysta, autor popularnych powieści awanturniczo-kryminalnych. Nie miał łatwego startu. Był nieślubnym dzieckiem aktorki wychowywanym przez rodzinę tragarza. Edukację zakończył na szkole podstawowej i tuż po niej rozpoczął pracę. Po uzyskaniu pełnoletności przystąpił do Royal West Kent Regiment i służył w Południowej Afryce. Jego talent dosłownie eksplodował w 1905 r., kiedy ukazała się jego powieść "Zemsta Sprawiedliwych". W ciągu kolejnych dwudziestu ośmiu lat napisał ok. 170 książek, kilkanaście sztuk teatralnych i wiele scenariuszy filmowych, m.in. do "King-Konga" z 1932 r. Nie używał pióra, treść swoich książek rejestrował na dyktafonie, skąd spisywała je maszynistka.

¡Cuánto misterio nos reserva la vida! ¡Cuántos mundos y planos conviven en este planeta! "Crónicas paranormales" es una investigación atrapante sobre muchos casos que resultan inexplicables para la ciencia y la religión tradicionales. Se trata de premoniciones, historias de vampiros, comunicaciones con los muertos y otros fenómenos más allá de la percepción habitual. Matt D. Ivansky quiso documentarse para contar de forma amena estas experiencias, que han sido vividas por personas de todos los continentes y como mínimo nos dejarán boquiabiertos.Matt D. Ivansky es el seudónimo de un prolífico autor que vive en Argentina y ha publicado títulos renombrados como "Crónicas Paranormales", "Corporación Mundial" y "El guardián de los cerros".

Retomar la fuerza de lo que podría haber sucedido nos impulsa a que palpitemos mejor lo que puede llegar a pasar. "Etiopía. Lucy: rapto y confabulación" es una prueba literaria de ello. Aquí Rubén Scollo juega, por así decir, con algunas historias hipotéticas que han atravesado y han sido parte de la milenaria evolución de nuestra especie sobre el planeta. Se replantea desde ese ángulo los dilemas de la ética y la moral.Nos invita a un paseo fuera de lo normal, dentro de lo común.

Dr Tom Brown has always been fascinated by lions. When he receives a letter from his father informing him that a pair of officers of the Cape Rifles and a hunter named Hicks are planning a hunting trip to South Africa and need a final man, Tom doesn’t need any persuading to join them. Very much of its time, ‘Hunting the Lions’ by R.M. Ballantyne is nonetheless a fascinating insight into the very different attitude towards hunting at the time, and a wonderful account of the wildlife of South Africa.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

Published three years after the hugely popular ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Gorilla Hunters’ is the sequel to the original tale by author R.M. Ballantyne. We are reunited with the young adventurers Ralph, Peterkin, and Jack six years on from their original adventure in the South Seas. The boys decide to visit Africa, to seek out the elusive gorilla. Whilst there, they take part in the now shocking sport of shooting and killing several animals to take home as trophies for museums and schools. The trio also interact with locals – though not always successfully. Very much of its time, ‘The Gorilla Hunters’ is nevertheless an exciting adventure novel.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

A beautiful ancient Egyptian queen revived from the dead, an adventurous archaeologist with a love for mummies, and a daughter possessed. This horror novel has it all!Believed by some to be the first modern mummy novel, 'The Jewel of Seven Stars' follows the adventures and hardships of an archaeologist who wants to revive an ancient Egyptian queen. However, little does he expect to find his daughter possessed by the spirit of the queen, binding the girl entirely to her will.A suspenseful and compelling read, Stoker’s novel constantly offers cliffhangers and various twists - some of which are magical. A must-read for fans of Stoker, mummies, Ancient Egypt and horror books.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish writer, best known for his Gothic horror 'Dracula', whose eponymous character became one of the most well known vampires in popular culture. 'Dracula' has been adapted for the big screen many times with the most famous being from 1992 staring Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman.Stoker's interest in the theatre bought him into the inner circle of London’s high society, where he met and became a close acquaintance of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Among his other novels are 'The Mystery of the Sea' and 'The Jewel of the Seven Stars', as well as three short story collections and various non-fiction pieces and articles.

Also published under the title ‘The Tragedy of the Korosko’, ‘A Desert Drama’ is an exciting adventure story set in Egypt, by famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In it, a motley group of European tourists are enjoying a trip along the River Nile in the steamship Korosko while visiting Egypt, when they are suddenly attacked and kidnapped. Will they ever escape and make it home again? A thrilling tale, full of vivid descriptions, ‘A Desert Drama’ was later adapted into a play by Doyle, titled ‘Fires of Fate’.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

I 1892 fik briterne en idé. Der skulle anlægges en jernbane fra Mombasa i Kenya til Victoriasøen. I alt 937 km. Det var et prestigeprojekt, men ikke alle detaljer var helt gennemtænkt. For jernbanearbejderne blev det et helvede fyldt med malaria, dysenteri, sult, tørst og parasitter.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

Vi skal tale om alvorlige emner i dag. Et gådefuldt mord, racisme og en mystisk invitation, som bragte hundredvis af ghanesiske studerende til Moskva. Det er en tragisk og mørk historie, men også en virkelig underlig historie, som vi har gravet frem i denne uge.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

Sommeren 1627 blev skæbnesvanger for Island. En flok pirater og slavehandlere fra Middelhavsområdet angreb pludselig øen og kidnappede omkring 250 mennesker, som derefter blev fragtet til Algier og solgt som slaver.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

Engang for længe siden byggede man et fantastisk bibliotek i Alexandria. Det var centrum for forskning og videnskab og opbevaringssted for værdifulde skrifter. Men pludselig var det væk. Kilderne er tavse. Så hvad skete der? Hvad er myte? Hvad er virkelighed? I denne uge dykker vi ned i historien om det legendariske bibliotek i Alexandria.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

An oriental philosophical tale, ´Zadig´ traces the adventures of the titular character, a man renowned for his 'just and moderate mind' and 'sincere and noble heart'. But his gifts give rise to jealousies in others that expose him to the vagaries of fate...Appointed prime minister, then disgraced and driven out of Babylon, Zadig, like all the heroes of fairy tales, is drawn into an initiatory journey that will take him from the banks of the Euphrates to Egypt; reduced to slavery, then freed by his master, he will cross Arabia and Syria. Faced with a thousand obstacles that put his reason and his optimism to the test, Zadig discovers that it is not easy to be happy.With this book, Voltaire, faithful to his theological concerns, poses the problem of evil and Providence, as he traces the life of this character who will come to say: 'that there is no evil from which good is not born.'´Zadig´ is perfect for fans of Voltaire's ´Candide´.Voltaire (1694-1778) is a renowned writer and philosopher. A universal spirit who marked the century of the "Enlightenment" and a fierce defender of individual freedom and tolerance, Voltaire was very successful with the liberal bourgeoisie.He left behind a great legacy. Due to censorship, most of his writings were banned. They were published anonymously, printed abroad and smuggled into France.

Markis'en af Calvadale er til fods på ved hjem fra en fest, da en ung pige kommer styrtende ud fra et hus efter at være blevet plyndret af en arabisk sheik. Markis'en, der er i færd med at undersøge forlydender om hvid slavehandel i Marokko, tilbyder sin hjælp og går modvilligt med til at ledsage Narda til Fez. Da de ankommer til Marokko, bliver de nødt til at rejse under dække af at være bror og søster, for at markis'ens hemmelige mission kan lykkes. Men inden de overhovedet når Fez, bliver Narda bortført...Barbara Cartland (1901-2000) var en engelsk forfatter til romantiske romaner, der er blevet solgt i adskillige millioner eksemplarer. Cartland udgav sin første roman i 1922 og har skrevet i alt 723 bøger, der er blevet oversat til 36 forskellige sprog. På grund af sin effektivitet i sin forfattergerning, er hun nævnt i Guinness rekordbog for flest udgivne bøger i løbet af et enkelt år. Barbara Cartland blev i 1991 hædret af dronning Elizabeth II som Dame Commander of the order of the British Empire til ære for Cartlands sociale og politiske bidrag, foruden sit forfattervirke, i næsten 70 år.

Ihastus lepattaa vatsanpohjalla, ja mustasukkaisuus jämähtää palana kurkkuun. Pinja on pahasti pihkassa syötävän hyvännäköiseen Jesseen, mutta poika katoilee tämän tästä. Kun Pinja aavistaa, että Jessellä on vispilänkauppaa toisen tytön kanssa, vyyhti alkaa purkautua odottamattomalla ja epämieluisalla tavalla. Tilannetta mutkistaa Pinjan luokkakaveri Roope, joka yrittää kiilata Jessen ohi Pinjan suosioon. Kun nuoret matkustavat Lappiin ja Marokkoon, maailma avartuu ja ihmissuhteet mullistuvat ikimuistoisesti.Marita Hauhian nuortenromaani kuvaa uskottavasti ensirakkauden ihanuutta ja kamaluutta.Marita Hauhia on opettaja ja palkittu lasten- ja nuortenkirjailija, joka kuvaa murrosikäisten iloja ja suruja kaunistelemattomasti. Nuortenromaanien lisäksi hän on kirjoittanut myös Emma ja Eetu -lastenkirjasarjan, näytelmiä, kolumneja ja oppimateriaaleja. Hauhialle myönnettiin Laivakello-tunnustuspalkinto vuonna 1996.

Keen to participate in the Boer War, famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle initially volunteered to be a soldier but was rejected. Determined to play some part, Doyle went on to become a medic with the British army in 1900. ‘The Great Boer War’ is his account of the conflict. He draws on the eye-witness accounts of patients he treated, as well as his own first-hand experiences to present a fascinating overview of the war.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

Evil gold-diggers, sacrifices, blood-thirsty priests and slave owners make for some life and death adventures for our hero Tarzan.Being the fifth novel in the series, 'Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar' traces Tarzan’s adventures on his return to the fictional lost city of Opar, whose people are engaged in mining gold. However, he is being followed by two greedy men. What is more, the priests of the flaming god are trying to lure him into their trap so they can sacrifice him.'Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar' is a nice adventure reading, perfect for your summer holiday or the long and gloomy winter months.Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his novel ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ (1914) and its sequels as well as the Barsoom series. During World War II, he was one of the oldest U.S war correspondents.Tarzan and his adventures are loved by both young and old, and are evergreen classics. Many have watched at least one Tarzan tv series or movie with one of the most popular being the Disney animation film from 1999 and 'The Legend of Tarzan' from 2016 starring Alexander Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson.

In Edgar Rice Burroughs’ seventh book about ape-man Tarzan, World War I rages through East Africa. While away in Europe fighting for England, Tarzan is unaware of the evil descending upon his plantation in British East Africa. When he returns, it is too late. German colonial forces have ransacked and destroyed his entire home, leaving nothing but disaster behind. In the wreckage, Tarzan finds the charred, blackened corpse of his beloved wife Jane. Consumed with grief and thoughts of vengeance, he sets out to wage a bloody guerilla war against all Germans troops that stand in his way on his path to ultimate revenge on German officer Captain Fritz Schneider. Will Tarzan succeed through harsh desert and wasteland with the help of his untraditional army of gorillas and lions?Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his book series about Tarzan, an English infant abandoned in the African jungle and brought up by apes. The first novel, "Tarzan of the Apes", was published in 1914 and was succeeded by a total of 24 books about the ape-man. The Tarzan stories have been translated into more than 56 languages and gained popularity in both film, television and radio. During World War II, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Burroughs, aged 66, became one of the oldest U.S war correspondents to cover the South Pacific theatre.

‘Before Adam’ is an interesting entry in London’s body of work because of how distinctly different it is. Told through the visions of a young boy’s past life we follow Big Tooth, an early cave man as he learns to walk upright, make fire and fight off rival tribes. London’s trade mark world building is on full display however, building a luscious and vibrant world, where behind its beautiful veneer hides the deadly reality of pre-historic times. Big Tooth must hunt for his food facing down great mammoths and even sabre-cats to provide for his tribe and to impressive his budding love interest. It is an incredibly fascinating and engaging read, with beautiful description and compelling characters, perfect for anyone who is a fan of the ‘Assassins Creed’ series.Jack London (1876–1916) was a pioneer, novelist, journalist and social activist. London was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity thanks to his pioneering work in commercial fiction and magazines. Additionally he is accredited as a major innovator in the genre we now know as science fiction. Growing up in a working class background and spending several years homeless, he was a passionate fighter for workers’ rights, socialism, unionisation and animal rights. He would go on to be one of the highest paid authors in America thanks to his classics such as ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘White fang’ and ‘Sea Wolf’.

Michael Brenners tilfældige møde med ghettoen bliver startskuddet på hans til dato mest komplicerede mission med tråde tilbage til brændpunkter fra hans professionelle militærkarriere.Hans seneste efterretningsmission i Kenya blev måske kompromitteret – og et politisk magtspil havde vist sig i skyggerne. De kenyanske medier fremhævede, at moderens død blev politisk dysset ned. Dette forhold og mødet med den mørke erotiske ulandsfrivillige læge Karen hvirvler Michael ind i en følelsesmæssig og eftertænksom odyssé, da han drager tilbage til familiens kenyanske kolonihistorie og landsted i Nairobi.Faderen er tidligere britisk general og er nu rådgiver for Natos militære ledelse. Faderens højteknologiske firma, Compita, arbejder på en banebrydende opfindelse, der vil revolutionere menneskeheden og tilbyde et digitalt liv efter døden.Fundet af et ukendt grundstof i Kenyas højland fører til et dramatisk opgør mellem fortidens magtfulde adelsslægter i landet og en involvering fra de herskende techgiganter fra Silicon Valley.Jan Christensen (f. 1963) har i tre årtier arbejdet i teleindustrien med roller i samspillet mellem ledelse, forretning og teknologi. Han bor i Roskilde, hvor livet som globetrotter og familiefar får næring gennem hans nysgerrighed på mennesker, kultur, naturen og videnskab. Som forfatter er hans store inspirationskilder Haruki Murakami og Harlan Coben.

Valentin Grüner lebt den Traum vieler Menschen: Mit Anfang 20 gab er seine Heimat, den Bodensee, für ein Leben als Wildhüter und Naturschützer in Afrika auf und zog in die Wüste Kalahari in Botswana. Als er vor neun Jahren ein verlassenes Löwenjunges fand, änderte sich alles: Die kleine Sirga bestimmte fortan seinen Alltag, wuchs heran, lernte auf Streifzügen, mit Valentin zu jagen und sich selbst zu versorgen. Nur durch Willenskraft, Kreativität und Durchhaltevermögen schaffte es Valentin, für Sirga ein Reservat in der afrikanischen Wildnis zu errichten. Nun streift Sirga unter Valentins wachsamem Blick durch ihr eigenes Gelände. In seinem Buch erzählt Valentin Grüner von seiner abenteuerlichen Geschichte – und der Freundschaft zu der Löwin Sirga.Valentin Grüner, geboren 1987 in Engen am Bodensee, lebt mittlerweile als Naturschützer, Umweltaktivist, Parkranger und Unternehmer in Botswana. Er ist der Mitbegründer des Modisa Wildlife Project und erlangte besondere Bekanntheit durch seine enge Beziehung zu der von ihm per Hand aufgezogenen Löwin Sirga.

Norwegian fjords, ships, storms and a large shark that wants to take off your arm ...thank goodness our main character Peer manages to stab it with a knife!Peer is a young lad who, deserted by his parents, is tossed about like second-hand clothing from one foster home to the next. Surprisingly he demonstrates a tremendous amount of resilience in overcoming his social and economic standing, just like his creator and the author of this novel, Johan Bojer.This story examines how an individual's yearning for knowledge in science and religion causes problems, as many intellectuals in the early twentieth century thought them mutually exclusive. This leads Peer into many situations beyond his control.The hunger in the book's title has little to do with being starved of food and much to do with being starved of education and knowledge.Read this classic rags to riches story with an unexpected twist at the end!Johan Bojer (born Johan Kristoffer Hansen) was a popular Norwegian novelist and dramatist. He grew up as a foster child in a poor family living in Rissa near Trondheim, Norway. He learned of the realities of poverty early in his life.Bojer principally wrote about the lives of the poor farmers and fishermen, both in his native Norway and among the Norwegian immigrants in the United States. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times and is best remembered for his novel 'The Emigrants', a major novel dealing with the motivations and trials of Norwegians emigrated on the plains of North Dakota.

A magical tale of family, loss and the healing power of the imagination and hope.In the Ubari Sand Sea in 2011, during the First Libyan Civil War, a mysterious pilot falls from the sky – a sky devil - and makes a home with the family of the little boy who rescues him.A year later, Roseville, Louisiana is faced with the threat of the ever-rising water levels, in the aftermath of economic crisis and corporate environmental damage. 10-year-old Lenny Lockhart is losing the people and the things dearest to him. His only friends now are his elderly but plucky neighbour, Miss Julie, and the town’s lonely librarian, Lucy Albert. His mother has left, and his father is back but damaged after his time in the military.Homeless and neglected, Lenny heads into the dark depths of the Bayou, determined to defeat the sinkhole that is threatening to swallow his town whole. In a race against time, who is it that really needs saving? Is it Lenny, the town, or the broken adults in his life?As these two timelines collide, Lenny tells the deeply touching tale of family and love and the different paths to kindness.A modern reimagining of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, perfect for fans of Christy Leftheri, Khaled Hosseini and Markus Zusak.‘From Libya to Louisiana, Lenny is a fearless and hugely imaginative novel that perfectly captures the essence of a troubled childhood.’ - Christine Dwyer Hickey"At the centre of this novel is a little boy so kind and courageous, so funny and warm he's literally going to break your heart. McVeigh's storytelling takes her readers on a journey that effortlessly spans time, geography and reality itself. She asks big questions about community, belonging and what makes a real family. - Jan Carson"At the centre of this novel is a little boy so kind and courageous, so funny and warm he’s literally going to break your heart. McVeigh’s storytelling takes her readers on a journey which effortlessly spans time, geography and reality itself. She asks big questions about community, belonging and what makes a real family." – JAN CARSON‘Lenny is a beautiful novel that beguiles the reader with its cast of characters, damaged, quirky and full of humanity, its deep sense of place and connections to a wider universe. Laura McVeigh’s writing is a luminous and sharply observed depiction of loneliness and the redemptive power of love. Lenny continues to shine long after the novel ends.’ —LAURA McKENNALaura McVeigh is a Northern Irish writer and novelist, who has previously been featured in Hollywood’s Top 100 New Writers Young and Hungry List. She is an alumna of both the Royal Court Theatre Young Writers’ Programme and Writers’ Programme, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Her past experience includes working on peace and conflict issues, environmental issues and human rights work.Her 2017 debut novel 'Under the Almond Tree' was an international bestseller, published in ten territories and languages.

L'any 1886, Jacint Verdaguer i Jaume Almera emprenien un viatge fins a la Terra Santa. Aquest llibre és un dietari que recull la crònica d'aquesta travessia, que va incloure una vintena de dies a Jerusalem, per visitar els llocs sagrats relacionats amb Jesús, i una ruta per Beirut, Damasc i Egipte. Les impressions del poeta són evocadores i espirituals, reflexions d'un viatger peregrí que busca l'origen de la seva fe. Un llibre que, gràcies a la prosa detallista de Verdaguer, permet al lector reviure la seva travessia per la Terra Santa.Jacint Verdaguer (1845-1902) era un capellà i va ser un dels principals impulsors de la poesía catalana del segle XIX. Amb deu anys va ingresar en un seminari, on va cursar els seus estudis eclesiàstics. Al 1965 va participar en els seus primers Jocs Florals i va guanyar dos premis. Verdaguer és un dels màxims exponents de la Renaixença catalana i del romanticisme que dominava l’època. Igual que autors contemporànis, Verdaguer va perseguir la modernització i recuperació de la llengua catalana. Va morir al 1902 malalt de tuberculosis.

Un libro más necesario que nunca, destinado a tender puentes entre el prejuicio y la realidad, entre el este y el oeste, entre el Otro y la identidad. Patricia Almarcegui, periodista especializada en viajes, realiza una profunda investigación sobre el sabio y aventurero Domingo Badía y Leblich, también conocido como Alí Bey, en sus viajes por Europa, Turquía y Marruecos. Un libro que trata de la otredad, de la capacidad para encontrar el hogar en el extranjero, del acercamiento de pueblos que no son tan distintos como nos han hecho pensar.Patricia Almarcegui es una autora española nacida en Zaragoza. Profesora de literatura comparada, ha publicado numerosos libros de ensayo y de viaje, que le han valido honores como el de ser profesora invitada en The American University en El Cairo y en París. Actualmente colabora con medios como Eldiario.es, La Vanguardia, El País, Jotdown o Quimera.

Claudia Kalser ist Pilotin aus Leidenschaft. Für das Wiener Luftfahrtunternehmen „Lufttaxi" fliegt sie eine Cessna 414 und erlebt dabei allerhand Kurioses. In vier Episoden wird sie in spannende Mordfälle verwickelt, bei denen ihre vielschichtigen Fluggäste eine Rolle spielen. So berichtet eine Mitreisende auf dem Rückflug von Kreta von einem beinahe tödlichen Zwischenfall auf See und einer daraus resultierenden Amnesie. Nach der Rückkehr aus Marokko erfährt Kalser von dem mysteriösen Tod einer jungen Frau, deren Verlobter erst kürzlich Kalsers Fluggast war. Auch Stoffenten, Agenten und verängstigte Teenager kreuzen den Weg der Pilotin. Packende und fesselnde Flugreisen der besonderen Art!Sylvia Grünberger ist untrennbar mit dem Fliegen verbunden. Schon in jungen Jahren versuchte sie sich am Fallschirmspringen und entdeckte schon bald ihre Leidenschaft für die Lüfte. Als Mitglied der österreichischen Damen-Nationalmannschaft nahm sie zweimal an der WM teil. Des Weiteren bildete sie selbst Fallschirmspringer aus und absolvierte eine Ausbildung zur Privatpilotin. Ihre Leidenschaft inspirierte sie unter anderem zu der Krimireihe „Lufttaxi gewünscht".

Ingen får höra skriken när den lilla berberflickan Anya föds. Nyfödda flickor är inget som romarna har någon nytta av. De kan ändå inte bli soldater. Men redan från början är det de romerska herrarna som styr hur Anyas liv ska bli - och när hon bara är några år gammal blir det bara värre. Efter ett uppror utsätts berbernas by för en brutal attack där Anyas far, hövdingen, mördas. Bestraffningen tar dock inte slut där.Hela Anyas by, en samling människor, som aldrig tidigare sett havet, förflyttas plötsligt till en okänd ögrupp långt bortom horisonten. Där är allting annorlunda. Den kanariska naturen skiljer sig totalt från oasen de kommit ifrån, och dessutom bor där redan ett annat folk. Anya och hennes familj har blivit ofrivilliga inkräktare. Men mitt i allt kaos hittar flickan något som får henne att glömma allt annat: en liten nykläckt ödla..."Den sista jätteödlan" är en historisk roman där vi får följa en flickas uppväxt under romarnas förtryck, från stunden då hon föds tills dess att hon själv blir mor.Yvonne Wærn, född 1935, är en svensk författare och f.d. forskare. Som författare gillar hon att röra sig mellan olika genrer och har förutom facklitteratur skrivit både science fiction och historiska romaner. Yvonne är även grundare utav bokförlaget Fabelfarmor.

En sjuårig flicka dansar balett i morgonljuset för den inneboende främlingen i ett hus i Dublin. En kvinna tar ett hjärtskärande farväl av sin älskade häst i Egyptens öken. Och två kompisar anländer till den kroatiske staden Split, lockas av en förförisk klarinett in på en restaurang och försvinner in i en drömsk värld av musik och mat.I denna samling berättelser tas läsaren med på en resa runt om världen. "Det finns gåvor som tar en livstid att förstå. Att varje plats är unik. Att allt är nu", skriver författaren i en av texterna. En erfarenhet, på en given plats vid en given tid, kan trettio år senare åter dyka upp i minnet och kännas lika stark, lika sann.Birgitta Lindqvist, född 1945, är en svensk författare. Hon debuterade med diktsamlingen Odelbarhet 1986 och har sedan dess utkommit med ett flertal böcker inom såväl prosa som lyrik.

This fascinating tale marks a milestone in world literature as being one of the first examples of the 'mummy's curse' narrative. It follows Paul Forsyth and the older professor Niles as they explore ancient Egyptian ruins, haplessly disturbing the ancient peace of a powerful sorceress' tomb. Upon his return home, Forsyth will present his young fiancee with an ancient souvenir from his travels, which unbeknown to him will have deathly consequences. It is a captivating and haunting tale, furthering Alcott's work with the 'femme fatale' narrative, in a story that is significant in world literature. This story is perfect for anyone who loved Brendan Fraser's 'The Mummy', just with a more serious, but equally enjoyable thrill.-

Zbior opowiesci autorki o ukochanej Afryce, kazdy rozdzial zawiera opis spotkania z innym gatunkiem dzikiego zwierzecia. W historiach snutych przez doswiadczona podrozniczke wybrzmiewa zachwyt nad egzotyczna przyroda oraz respekt wobec swiata dzikiej natury, gdzie piekno laczy sie z bezwzglednoscia. To takze zacheta dla wszystkich kobiet, ktore probuja zmienic swoje zycie, by nie baly sie realizowac swoich pasji i zyc zgodnie z wlasnymi wartosciami. "e;Moje opowiesci o buszu niech beda inspiracja dla wszystkich kobiet, ktore pragna zmienic swoje zycie. Nie bojcie sie. Idzcie za marzeniami. Bez wzgledu na to, ile macie lat oraz ile bledow za lub przed Wami. Wedrujac, odnajdziecie droge do domu. Kazda przewodniczka czy przewodnik opowie Wam o Afryce w inny sposob. Te historie sa moje. Tak je zapamietalam"e;.-