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Vintern år 1915 är sträng. Vinden viner och det blåser fasligt kallt. De två syskonen undrar om vintern någonsin kommer att ta slut. Deras föräldrar är fyrväktare och just den här vintern, under sex prövande och svåra veckor, får syskonen sköta underhållet av fyren på egen hand. De tar hand om fyran och varandra, men även om utsatta, vilda djur som behöver all hjälp de kan få denna vinter som verkar hålla i sig för evigt.Ensamma på ön är ett spännande äventyr skriven för barn i åldern 9-12.Gun Jacobson (1930-1996) var en svensk författare och lärare. Hennes författargärning kännetecknas framförallt av realistiska skildringar av barn och ungdomars vardag. Mest känd är hon för boken Peters baby, utgiven 1971, som också blev tv-serie.

D.H. Lawrence considered 'The Plumed Serpent' his best novel, while some critics considered it blasphemous and misogynistic.Controversy followed the author around, but this is a thrilling and original tale set in post-revolutionary Mexico.Irish tourist Kate Leslie meets Don Cipriano and Don Ramon Carrasco, founders of the religious movement The Men of Quetzalcoatl.They believe themselves to be reincarnated Aztec gods and aim to wipe from the face of Mexico all worship of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.As Cipriano seeks to marry Kate, the nation is hit by religious murder, fighting and the burning of Christian artifacts.The violence builds and Kate is drawn inexorably to the mysterious beliefs of the followers of Quetzalcoatl.Who will claim Kate's soul - and which side will triumph in the battle for the hearts and minds of Mexico?'The Plumed Serpent' is perfect for fans of John Steinbeck, Karl Heller and Cormac McCarthy.DH Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English writer and poet.He was at the centre of a great deal of controversy during and after his life, with the explicit nature of some of his novels leading to censorship and protests.Many critics admired his imaginative and deeply descriptive style, though.Among his best-known novels are 'Sons and Lovers', 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', 'The Rainbow' and 'Women in Love'.

Written on the eve of Allied Forces’ preparation for going into battle with Germany, this prophetic book can be read as a manifesto preaching peace amidst the horrors of the Great War. In ‘What is Coming?’ Wells puts forth the need for a world organization that would ensure a fair peace treaty that unfortunately did not take place after the First World War. The celebrated author correctly ascertains that Germany would strengthen after The Great War ends through exhaustion. Wells delves deeper into the financial and social traps that await the post-war world and predicts the rise of feminism and the fall of colonialism. The accurate predictions are impressive but the ones which did not take place may be even more interesting as Wells’ arguments for a socialist world order to provide basic needs remain relevant to this day. ‘What is Coming?’ is a thought-provoking and captivating window into a time that still impacts our world today. Teeming with prophecies, the book is a perfect read for First World War historians and the history of socialist thought.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel ‘The Time Machine’, the sci-fi adventure novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel ‘The War of the Worlds’. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wells’ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.

I 1885 blev Danmarks første kvindelige læge udlært. Hun hed Nielsine Nielsen (1850-1916) og hendes kamp for at få adgang til medicinstudiet banede vejen for, at flere kvinder siden fik lov at uddanne sig på universitetet. Ved Nielsine Nielsens død fandt man hendes ungdomserindringer, der både fortæller om dem, der hjalp hende frem mod målet, og om høje herrer, der skabte forhindringer. Erindringerne er før blevet udgivet i censureret form, men her er originalmanuskriptet.Nielsine Nielsens erindringer tegner et billede af en enestående og visionær kvinde. Som kvindesagsforkæmper er hun blevet kaldt for en af de vigtigste danske pionerer og normbrydere i det moderne gennembruds Danmark.Bogen er udgivet som historisk dokument med datidens sprogbrug.Læge Nielsine Nielsen (1850-1916) var Danmarks første kvindelige akademiker. Hun begyndte som den første kvinde nogensinde på lægestudiet ved Københavns Universitet i 1877, kort tid efter at kvinder havde fået ret til at blive indskrevet på universitetet. I 1885 færdiggjorde hun lægestudiet med topkarakterer, og fire år senere åbnede hun sin egen lægepraksis.

Who hasn’t dreamt of discovering that they’re the secret heir to a great fortune? Temple Barholm, or simply T. Tembarom for short, never did. As an orphan growing up on the mean streets of early 20th century New York City he simply can’t afford such foolish notions.Needless to say it comes as an unexpected surprise when Tembarom turns out to be the long forgotten heir to an old family fortune and must make the journey over to England, where unimaginable wealth - and a murder mystery – awaits him.Frances Burnett is the author of ‘T. Tembarom’, and by her own admission, the story is inspired by one of her more famous works, ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’.This classic rags to riches story is Oliver Twist meets Richie Rich, with a murder mystery twist in the middle...Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English American playwright and author. Born in the UK in Manchester to a family of ironmongers, she later migrated to the United States where she would go on to write some of her most famous plays and novels.During the span of her career, Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote and published more than 53 novels, most of them for adults. However, she is perhaps best known for her work in children’s literature, including famous titles such as ‘The Little Princess’ (1905), ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911), and ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1886).Frances Hodgson Burnett is also known for her historical fiction, including acclaimed titles such as 'The Head of the House of Coombe' (1922) and its sequel, 'Robin' (1922).Burnett’s work has been adapted for film many times. The latest movie adaptation of ‘The Secret Garden’ was released in 2020, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.

"I see dead people". So said the little boy in the Hollywood Blockbuster ‘The Sixth Sense’, starring Bruce Willis. The little girl in Frances Burnett’s ‘The White People’ doesn’t put it quite like that, but she does have the same special gift. She too sees ghosts, and she refers to them as the white people, because that’s what they are to her.This classic ghost story is set in the Scottish Highlands, a place full of legends and mystery. This wouldn’t be a Frances Burnett novel without a castle or two, and sure enough, the little girl lives in one. Her parents where high born, and so is she, but now she’s an orphan, with only servants – and ghosts – to keep her company.Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English American playwright and author. Born in the UK in Manchester to a family of ironmongers, she later migrated to the United States where she would go on to write some of her most famous plays and novels.During the span of her career, Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote and published more than 53 novels, most of them for adults. However, she is perhaps best known for her work in children’s literature, including famous titles such as ‘The Little Princess’ (1905), ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911), and ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1886).Frances Hodgson Burnett is also known for her historical fiction, including acclaimed titles such as 'The Head of the House of Coombe' (1922) and its sequel, 'Robin' (1922).Burnett’s work has been adapted for film many times. The latest movie adaptation of ‘The Secret Garden’ was released in 2020, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.

Don’t you just hate it when your selfish, child-like mother, who’ve done nothing but ignore you your entire life, marries the most arrogant man in London, only to abandon you to the mercy of a cold-hearted nurse?By popular opinion Feather is one of the most beautiful women in London, and Lord Coombe is the most well-dressed man in town. On the surface it would appear the pair was destined to meet. The only one who isn’t happy with the union is Feather’s daughter, Robin, who’s got her own reasons for hating the dapper gentleman her mother is marrying.The 'Head of the House of Coombe' is a riches to rags story in which we follow the wealthy nobleman Lord Coombe, busy socialite Feather and her daughter Robin as they navigate 20th century pre-war London. The novel also serves as a commentary on the political and social reasons behind World War I.The 'Head of the House of Coombe' was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) and published in 1922, becoming the fourth-highest bestselling novel in the United States that same year.Robin, the sequel to The Head of The House of Coombe, was also published in 1922.Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English American playwright and author. Born in the UK in Manchester to a family of ironmongers, she later migrated to the United States where she would go on to write some of her most famous plays and novels.During the span of her career, Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote and published more than 53 novels, most of them for adults. However, she is perhaps best known for her work in children’s literature, including famous titles such as ‘The Little Princess’ (1905), ‘The Secret Garden’ (1911), and ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’ (1886).Frances Hodgson Burnett is also known for her historical fiction, including acclaimed titles such as 'The Head of the House of Coombe' (1922) and its sequel, 'Robin' (1922).Burnett’s work has been adapted for film many times. The latest movie adaptation of ‘The Secret Garden’ was released in 2020, starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.

En pleine pandémie de grippe espagnole, l'ancien monde est en train de s'effondrer. À la maternité, des femmes luttent pour qu'un autre voie le jour.1918. Trois jours à Dublin, ravagé par la guerre et une terrible épidémie. Trois jours aux côtés de Julia Power, infirmière dans un service réservé aux femmes enceintes touchées par la maladie. Partout, la confusion règne, et le gouvernement semble impuissant à protéger sa population. À l'aube de ses 30 ans, alors qu'à l'hôpital on manque de tout, Julia se retrouve seule pour gérer ses patientes en quarantaine. Elle ne dispose que de l'aide d'une jeune orpheline bénévole, Bridie Sweeney, et des rares mais précieux conseils du Dr Kathleen Lynn – membre du Sinn Féin recherchée par la police.Dans une salle exiguë où les âmes comme les corps sont mis à nu, toutes les trois s'acharnent dans leur défi à la mort, tandis que leurs patientes tentent de conserver les forces nécessaires pour donner la vie. Un huis clos intense et fiévreux dont Julia sortira transformée, ébranlée dans ses certitudes et ses repères.Publié à New York, USA, sous le titre original « The Pull of the Stars » par Little, Brown and Company, une marque de Hachette Book Group Inc., en 2020. Tous droits réservés.Traduit de l’anglais (Irlande) par Valérie Bourgeois.© Emma Donoghue, 2020. Tous droits réservés.© Presses de la Cité, 2021, pour la traduction française.Née en 1969 en Irlande, Emma Donoghue vit aujourd'hui au Canada. Naviguant avec aisance entre les genres, elle est surtout connue pour ses romans et notamment Room, best-seller international paru en 2011. Avec Le Pavillon des combattantes, son sixième à être publié en France, elle signe un livre bouleversant, d'une saisissante actualité.

Darrell Standing on yliopiston professori, joka on tuomittu elinkautiseen vankeusrangaistukseen murhasta. Elama vankilassa on kamalaa. Vanginvartijat kiduttavat Standingia pukemalla taman paalle eraanlaisen pakkopaidan. He haluavat saada Standingin puhumaan. Professori loytaa kuitenkin tavan paeta karsimysta. Kun paita puetaan Standingin ylle, han vaipuu transsiin ja matkustaa mielensa sisalla kauas pois.Jack Londonin fantasiaklassikko on julkaistu suomeksi myos nimella Tahtivaeltaja.-

La guerra injusta es un ensayo que trata sobre el Atentado de Sarajevo y sus consecuencias. En 1914 es asesinado Francisco Fernando, el archiduque de Austria, una muerte que aceleró el inicio de la Primera Guerra Mundial. La opinión de la sociedad española se dividió entre los que apoyaban Alemania y los que apoyaban a los aliados, sobre todo a los franceses. Palacio Valdés, aliadófilo, fue enviado como corresponsal de un periódico a Francia en 1916. Los catorce artículos que escribió durante su estadía y otros dos que se añadieron a posterior, conforman este ensayo.Armando Palacio Valdés (1853-1938) fue escritor y crítico literario. Creció en el ambiente rural de Asturias, hasta que se trasladó a Oviedo con doce años. En 1870 se instaló en Madrid para estudiar derecho y ahí entró en el mundo literario de la capital, participando en revistas y formando parte del Ateneo. Empezó a escribir ensayo y críticas literarias, pero a partir de su primera novela, de éxito inmediato, se decantó hacia la narrativa. Escribió más de treinta libros, entre novelas y ensayos. Murió en Madrid durante la guerra civil, a la edad de 84 años.

A classic mystery novel and a cheeky sense of humour are often associated with the works of Conan Doyle, but Edgar Wallace's 'The Terrible People' is just as gripping and inventive as Sherlock Holmes. A gang of criminals return from the dead to haunt an heiress, as they seek to find redemption for crimes they didn't commit.It is a novel which never ages and has remnants of a Gothic horror, as the protagonist attempts to exert revenge on those who have wronged him - his executors.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer so prolific, that one of his publishers claimed that he was behind a quarter of all books sold in England. An author, journalist and poet, he wrote countless novels, short stories, screen plays, stage plays, historical non-fiction, etc. Today, more than 160 films have been made from his work. He died suddenly in Hollywood in 1932, during the initial drafting of his most famous work, "King Kong".

Famous Impostors is a non-fiction work written by Bram Stoker, who is best known as the author of the horror classic 'Dracula' which was adapted into the legendary eponymous 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi.It is a witty tongue-in-cheek tribute to dozens of impostors and hoaxes throughout history. These notorious charlatans include eminent characters such as royal pretenders (take for instance Perkin Warbeck, who faked his way to King Henry VII's throne). Other characters include magicians, self-professed witches and clairvoyants, women masquerading as men and the like - the very stuff needed to set your mind whirling far and wide.This is a must-read for fans of the fantastic yet hilarious tales penned by Terry Pratchett, co-author of 'Good Omens', the TV adaptation of which stars Michael Sheen and David Tennant.Also a perfect pick for those captured by historical enigmas such as Harry Houdini, about whom the debate whether he is fact or fraud still rages on.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

Bram Stoker is primarily known for his infamous horror novel 'Dracula', and its 1931 film adaptation starring Bela Lugosi. But Stoker has also penned shorter works intertwined with peculiar and morbid themes which echo the writings of the American master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe.This consists of sinister stories published by Stoker’s widow following his death. For instance 'The Secret of The Growing Gold', a ghost story about revenge that will send shivers down your spine. Accompanied by the humorous albeit chilling 'The Coming of Abel Behenna' among others. This collection encapsulates the full scope of Stoker’s horror fiction at its finest.A must-read of the horror genre, with a touch of nostalgia.Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born in Dublin in 1847. Turning to fiction in his later years, Stoker published his first short story 'The Crystal Cup' (1872) in London Society magazine. In the 1880s and 1890s, he published 'Under the Sunset' (1882) and an adventure novel titled 'The Snake’s Pass' (1890).It was the publication of 'Dracula' in 1897 which launched Stoker into literary stardom.

Die historische Miniaturgeschichte "Durch Deutschland- Ja oder Nein?" handelt von der vom Volk umjubelten Rückreise des russischen Politikers Wladimir Iljitsch Lenin in seine Heimat, nachdem er sein Programm zur sofortigen Beendigung des Krieges durchgesetzt hat. Hier stellt sich die Frage, ob er seine Rückreise über Deutschland antreten soll, da ihm der Weg der Rückreise aufgrund einiger Intrigen versperrt ist, doch würde er sich auch des Hochverrates verdächtig machen, wenn er deutsches- also gegnerisches Land betritt und durchquert. Wird Lenin seine Moral beiseite legen um zu seinem Ziel zu kommen? Und welche Risiken nimmt er dafür in Kauf?Stefan Zweig wurde am 28.11.1881 in Wien geboren und zählt zu einem der bekanntesten deutschsprachigen Schriftsteller und Dolmetscher seiner Zeit. Eines seiner berühmtesten Werke, die "Schachnovelle", ist bis heute ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Schullektüre. Nach vielen historischen und politischen Erzählungen sowie sehr anschaulichen, psychologischen Novellen wurden seine Werke schließlich im Jahre 1935 verboten und fielen der Bücherverbrennung zum Opfer.Nachdem er durch das Regime unter Adolf Hitler ins Exil nach Brasilien getrieben wurde und vor den Nationalsozialisten geflohen ist, begeht Stefan Zweig am 23.02.1942 gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Charlotte Zweig Selbstmord in Rio de Janeiro.

Kan man skjule et krigsskib på åbent hav? Nej. Men man kan skjule, hvor det er på vej hen, og hvor hurtigt. Det var tanken bag én af de skøreste, men også mest geniale idéer under 1. verdenskrig, hvor en kunstner - inspireret af Picasso - dekorerede den britiske flåde. Og aldrig har en flåde været mere fabulous! Det handler selvfølgelig om Razzle Dazzle Camouflage!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 1919 var skæbnesvanger i USA. Voldsomme sammenstød mellem sorte og hvide amerikanere havde tragiske konsekvenser. Hundredvis af sorte blev myrdet, hvide blev knapt retsforfulgt. Myndighederne sendte hæren ind for at slå oprøret ned, men kastede i stedet benzin på bålet.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.

Harriet Tubman er én af historiens ubetinget sejeste kvinder. Født som slave, flygtede, befriede hundredvis af slaver, var spion under Den Amerikanske Borgerkrig - og nåja, også lige den første kvinde til at lede et angreb under samme krig.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.

Suomen sisällissota kolkuttelee jo ovella, kun runoilijan urasta haaveileva Santeri tutustuu kirjailija Irmari Rantamalaan. Rantamalan kirjoittama korkealentoinen Harhama on tehnyt Santeriin vaikutuksen. Vaan minkälainen ihminen Irmari Rantamala mahtaakaan olla, kun Santeri oppii tuntemaan miehen paremmin? Pystyykö Rantamala valmentamaan Santerista oikean kirjailijan? Ja voiko kukaan ylipäätään auttaa kirjailijaksi tulemisessa – vai onko kyseessä jokaisen itsenäinen taistelu?Irmari Rantamalan hahmo pohjaa kirjailija Algot Untolaan (1868–1918). Untola käytti myös salanimeä Irmari Rantamala.Kirjailija Petteri Paksuniemi (s. 1965) on julkaissut kaunokirjallisuutta sekä lapsille että aikuisille. Hän työskentelee myös muusikkona ja toimittajana.

‘The House of Pride, and Other Tales of Hawaii’ is an inspired collection of six short stories set in a fascinating time in Hawaiian history. It is a heartfelt collection, as the stories deal with colonisation, the loss of independence and the influx of cultures forever changing Hawaiian society. Shorts such as ‘Koolau the Leper’ deal with the leper colony on Molokai, offering a heart-breaking and passionate read. London always goes to great lengths to bring the beauty of Hawaii and it’s people to life, so much so that if you close your eyes you can see yourself there. It is an amazing collection full of wonderful characters, incredible beauty and impactful stories of a pre-statehood Hawaii.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’.

Pat Glendon Jr. is a promising boxer who has spent his entire life quietly away from much of society, spending his time hunting, reading poetry and hiking. When Sam Steubner a boxing promoter takes him on he quickly rises through the ranks, knocking opponents out at will. However the world of boxing is not as honest as it shows itself to be and soon Pat must reckon with this corruption himself. He begins to distance himself from society seeing it as a corrupt, that is until the ‘Abysmal Brute’ falls in love. It is a fantastic novel, emblematic of London’s amazing descriptive talents and world building that would make a perfect read for anyone who loved ‘Rocky’ or Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Creed’.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’.

Det sägs att alla vägar bär till Rom och att staden är evig. Beskrivningarna av Roms skönhet är många och allmängiltiga. I "Palatset med kolonnerna" är upplevelsen av Rom personlig och skildras genom varma barndomsminnen. Den finländska författaren Edvard Robert Gummerus växte delvis upp i Rom och berättar med självupplevd inlevelse om bland annat Hotel Flora och det franska inslaget Lycée Chateaubriand."Palatset med kolonnerna" är en inkännande barndomsskildring av en stad som sitter på fler berättelser än vad man kan räkna till.Edvard Robert Gummerus (1905-1991) var en finlandssvensk författare, översättare och lärare. Han utkom med ett stort antal romaner och är kanske mest känd för en trilogi som kretsar kring en finlandssvensk släkt i flera generationer.

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.

John Pathurst, a successful playwright has run out of inspiration, New York, fame, women and the arts have lost it’s lustre. In a desperate grab for inspiration he books passage on a cargo ship from Baltimore to Seattle, taking him around the treacherous Cape Horn hoping it will spark his passion once again. When a vicious mutiny breaks out amongst the crew, Pathurst is exposed to the cold indifference of life more than ever before, but will he survive to write about it? It is a brilliant read, inspired by London’s own treacherous journey around the Horn, with stunning description and deeply engaging characters. If you loved Jules Verne’s epic ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ you’ll love this brilliant adventure.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’.

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.

Pierwsza w historii literatury wielka powieść szpiegowska trzyma w napięciu kolejne pokolenie czytelników! Richard Hannay jest brytyjskim szpiegiem, który wspiera amerykańskiego agenta w jego tajnej misji - ma udaremnić polityczne zabójstwo. Kiedy ciało Amerykanina zostaje znalezione w mieszkaniu Hannay, staje się on głównym podejrzanym o zabójstwo. Mężczyzna zostaje wciągnięty w skomplikowaną rozgrywkę między niemieckimi szpiegami a brytyjskim wojskiem. Czy uda mu się ujść z tego cało?Wśród wielu adaptacji książki należy wyróżnić film "The 39 Steps" z 1935 r. w reżyserii Alfreda Hitchcocka. John Buchan (1875-1940) - szkocki polityk, który przez długie lata zajmował się również twórczością literacką. Jako świeżo upieczony absolwent filologii klasycznej wyjechał do Afryki, gdzie został asystentem wpływowego administratora kolonialnego. Po powrocie do Londynu równolegle rozwijał karierę pisarską i polityczną. Podczas I wojny światowej rozpoczął współpracę z Biurem Propagandy Wojennej, awansując z czasem na jednego z głównych propagandzistów zatrudnionych przez brytyjski rząd, działał również w wywiadzie wojskowym jako autor przemówień dla marszałka Haiga. W związku z objęciem stanowiska gubernatora generalnego Kanady otrzymał tytuł barona Tweedsmuir. Zmarł nagle, na skutek udaru mózgu. Pozostawił po sobie ponad 100 utworów, a czego 30 to powieści sensacyjne i przygodowe. W Polsce dotąd ukazała się tylko jedna jego książka - "39 stopni, czyli Tajemnica czarnego kamienia".

Financial ruin, chronic illness and children forced to leave their parents doesn't make for the happiest start to any book. Those are the burdens facing the two siblings, Louise (who takes after her aunt) and Lorentz (who takes after his father).Due to circumstances beyond their control, Louise and Lorentz's parents send them to live with their wealthy grand aunt, Margaret. The agreement was sealed, at least as far as Aunt Margaret is concerned, on the condition that she, and only she can make decisions relating to the children's upbringing. On top of that, Peer and Merle, the impoverished parents, must give up any right to ever see the children again.Lorentz meets his father again in later life. He admires the father and wants to be like him. From that point on, Lorentz’s quest for spiritual enlightenment begins.Though this is a stand alone novel, the author writes about Peer's earlier life in his earlier book ‘ The Great Hunger’.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. From an early age he learned the realities of poverty.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 the Norwegians that emigrated to the plains of North Dakota.

Dangerous storms, treacherous waters and friends who sometimes turn out to be enemies. The life of the Norwegian fishermen was never easy. If you love 'The Vikings' series on Netflix, you will love this book!Set against the harsh beauty of the Lofoten Islands, 'The Last of the Vikings' is a stirring depiction, both of man's perseverance and of the end of an era. Its action centres upon a single fishing season, when the Norwegian peasantry, descendants of the Vikings, make their annual voyage to the islands.For the people at home, fishing was just as hard, but in a different way. The knowledge that your husband, son or father was away for months, risking his life, wore on those staying at home. The main character's wife is described as hating the sea - she never saw God in the sea. He just existed back at her childhood farm.This is a tale of the poor and their ongoing struggle to live and provide for their families. Full of adventures and tales, though quite sad in places, this classic book makes for an interesting read and is one of those stories that should be read at least once in a lifetime!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 life.Bojer principally wrote about the lives of 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 that emigrated to the plains of North Dakota.

Die historische Miniaturgeschichte "Der plombierte Zug", welche in der Erzählsammlung "Sternstunden der Menschheit" veröffentlicht wurde, handelt von der vom Volk umjubelten Zugreise des russischen Politikers Wladimir Iljitsch Lenin und den gefährlichsten und entschlossensten Revolutionären des Jahrhunderts. Ziel der Reise ist Lenins Heimat Petersburg, nachdem er zuvor sein Programm zur sofortigen Beendigung des Krieges durchgesetzt hat. Der Zug bekommt auf der Rückfahrt des russischen Kommunisten durch den Oberbefehl des deutschen Kriegsheeres eine Ausnahmestellung zugeteilt, doch in Frankfurt stürmen Soldaten heran, die von der Durchreise der russischen Revolutionäre gehört haben. Werden die Männer das Hoheitsgebiet der Russen unversehrt erreichen?Stefan Zweig wurde am 28.11.1881 in Wien geboren und zählt zu einem der bekanntesten deutschsprachigen Schriftsteller und Dolmetscher seiner Zeit. Eines seiner berühmtesten Werke, die "Schachnovelle", ist bis heute ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Schullektüre. Nach vielen historischen und politischen Erzählungen sowie sehr anschaulichen, psychologischen Novellen wurden seine Werke schließlich im Jahre 1935 verboten und fielen der Bücherverbrennung zum Opfer.Nachdem er durch das Regime unter Adolf Hitler ins Exil nach Brasilien getrieben wurde und vor den Nationalsozialisten geflohen ist, begeht Stefan Zweig am 23.02.1942 gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Charlotte Zweig Selbstmord in Rio de Janeiro.

Die historische Miniaturgeschichte "Das Projektil schlägt ein" beschreibt die Rückreise des russischen Revolutionärs Wladimir Iljitsch Lenin nach 14 Jahren in seine Heimat Petersburg, nachdem er sein Programm zur sofortigen Beendigung des Krieges durchgesetzt hat.Nach dem Erreichen des russischen Bodens stürzt sich Lenin auf die Zeitung, um empört festzustellen, dass seine Lebensidee, die "reine" Revolution, nicht richtig wiedergegeben wird. Die Veränderungen welche Lenins Rückkehr mit sich bringt sind ein enormer Einschnitt in die Geschichte, die Angst vor Lenins eventuell bevorstehender Verhaftung steht dem Volke ins Gesicht geschrieben. Wird er sich durchsetzen können, auf freiem Fuß zu bleiben?Stefan Zweig wurde am 28.11.1881 in Wien geboren und zählt zu einem der bekanntesten deutschsprachigen Schriftsteller und Dolmetscher seiner Zeit. Eines seiner berühmtesten Werke, die "Schachnovelle", ist bis heute ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Schullektüre. Nach vielen historischen und politischen Erzählungen sowie sehr anschaulichen, psychologischen Novellen wurden seine Werke schließlich im Jahre 1935 verboten und fielen der Bücherverbrennung zum Opfer.Nachdem er durch das Regime unter Adolf Hitler ins Exil nach Brasilien getrieben wurde und vor den Nationalsozialisten geflohen ist, begeht Stefan Zweig am 23.02.1942 gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Charlotte Zweig Selbstmord in Rio de Janeiro.

Die historische Miniaturgeschichte "...und Enttäuschung", handelt von dem russischen Politiker Wladimir Iljitsch Lenin, welcher mit weiteren Revolutionären in Zürich für die russische Revolution kämpft. Schnell merken die Männer, dass es sich nicht um eine Revolution zu Gunsten der Rechte und des Friedens für das Volk handelt, sondern um eine schicksalhafte Intrige französischer und englischer Diplomaten, um den Zaren zu verhindern, Frieden mit Deutschland zu schließen. Plötzlich wird die versprochene Rückkehr für Lenin und seine Männer verwehrt, da sie die "wirkliche" Revolution durchsetzen wollen. Um jeden Preis möchte der zielstrebige Lenin zurück nach Petersburg- wird es ihm gelingen?Stefan Zweig wurde am 28.11.1881 in Wien geboren und zählt zu einem der bekanntesten deutschsprachigen Schriftsteller und Dolmetscher seiner Zeit. Eines seiner berühmtesten Werke, die "Schachnovelle", ist bis heute ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Schullektüre. Nach vielen historischen und politischen Erzählungen sowie sehr anschaulichen, psychologischen Novellen wurden seine Werke schließlich im Jahre 1935 verboten und fielen der Bücherverbrennung zum Opfer.Nachdem er durch das Regime unter Adolf Hitler ins Exil nach Brasilien getrieben wurde und vor den Nationalsozialisten geflohen ist, begeht Stefan Zweig am 23.02.1942 gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Charlotte Zweig Selbstmord in Rio de Janeiro.