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Hvad gør man, når ens verden falder sammen?En ung mand, der mister sin far og forlader sin første store kærlighed, en litterat besat af erotisk litteratur, forfatteren til en labyrintisk succesroman, en ung kvinde, som var sin generations mest lovende violinist, og en tidligere universitetslektor, der måske er blevet vanvittig. Alle er de mærket af det, de har mistet, og alle længes de efter at slippe ud af sig selv og genfinde forbindelsen til menneskene omkring sig. Deres veje krydses, da de rejser ud på jagt efter mening i en verden, der ikke er, som de forestillede sig – og en dag beslutter to af dem, at de vil ændre den med en aktion, der skal lyse alt op. SPEJLTRÆET er en roman om ensomhed og kærlighed, og om at litteraturen kan redde os. Hans Henrik Rasmussen er født i Hadsund i 1980. Spejltræet er hans debutroman.

Es geht um Kämpfe des Alltags; manchmal komisch-banal scheinend, dann wieder sehr dramatische und existentielle, kaum in Worte fassbare. Es wird die Geschichte von Hannah und Charly, die bereits im "Drachentöter" erscheinen nochmals aufgegriffen, von anderer Seite beleuchtet. Der Puppenspieler tritt erstmals deutlicher hervor. Doch bleibt es nicht bei ihm. Unterschiedliche Themen werden aufgegriffen und aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven gedeutet. Eine Vielzahl von Geschichten ranken sich um Hannah, Jakob und Charly.Ähnlichkeiten mit noch lebenden, bereits verstorbenen, oder zum Zeitpunkt der Herausgabe dieser Geschichten noch nicht geborenen Personen sind (wie in allen guten Geschichten) rein zufällig.Autorin: Claudia J. Schulze, Konstanz, Offenburg & Strasbourg, Illustrationen: Klára Sedlo, Prag

A beautiful photographic stroll around the bookshops, restaurants, literary locations and authors' neighbourhoods in the Big Apple.

Tolkien's Middle Earth continues to capture the global imagination. In this accessible (but unofficial) guide, this sometimes confusing world is broken down into bite-sized sections that bring it to life for the newcomer and the fanatic alike.Become an expert in Tolkien's world – the easy way! The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Tolkien’s World offers something that’s never been attempted before: a single timeline, in chronological order, of all the events in Tolkien’s notorious complex books.Why was it so shocking that Galadriel gave three strands of her golden hair to Gimli the Dwarf? Why is Sauron afraid of Aragorn’s sword? Why does a Balrog lurk under a dwarven underground city and how did the seven lost Seeing Stones come into being? How did the hobbits manage to have such a peaceful life? Who were the warriors whose corpse lights hover in the Dead Marshes?From handy lists of characters, places, weapons and types of magic to the 150 illustrations capturing overlooked details such as armour colours, heraldic signs and crests, this easy-to-follow guide to Middle Earth will ensure you’re never baffled by alternate character names, confusing mythologies or labyrinthine plots again.

This wide-ranging encyclopedia covers all the characters, places and objects included in the seminal book that first introduced the world of Middle-earth, highlighting the legendary sources from which Tolkien took inspiration.

Kick off your manga journey with bestselling author Yishan Li!Draw 30 dynamic manga boys and girls in just 8 easy stages. Bring to life 30 characterful manga girls and boys in just a few simple steps, with expert comic book and manga artist, Yishan Li. Choose from a wide range of characters, including a spell-casting sorcerer, flying angel, running schoolgirl and flamboyant pop star, in a wide range of dynamic poses, all full of personality and style. Each one is developed in 8 easy stages from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, coloured drawing, making this book suitable for adults and children of all ages and abilities. With its easy-to-follow landscape format you can watch the stages build across the page and then recreate them with ease. The book contains material previously published in How to Draw Manga Boys, 2015, and How to Draw Manga Girls, 2015.

Der Autor schildert seine Erlebnisse bei zahlreicher Radtouren rund um Berlin während der Pandemiezeit

From Shakespeare and Dickens to Hugo and Poe, the macabre world of literary poisonings is as large as it is fascinating. Utilising real forensic science Poisonous Tales explores the real science inspiring the toxins and tinctures in our favourite works.

"This small but mighty book should be named the definitive guide to drawing awesome manga artwork..." LIBRARY JOURNAL Dalia Sharawna, author of the bestseller Manga Art Secrets, shows budding artists how to bring manga characters to life with fashionable clothes and accessories. Clothes and accessories are the perfect way to give your manga characters energy and develop their unique identities. From on-trend streetwear to traditional and formal clothing, the way that your character is dressed is an instant way to tell a story.>FOR VISUAL LEARNERS - Packed full of step-by-step drawings for formal and casual outfits, sportswear, and accessories. Learn how to give your work personality and style with Dalia Sharawna's tutorials for a huge variety of on-trend looks to dress your characters in.BUILD A PORTFOLIO - At the end of each chapter is a series of practice exercises where you're encouraged to trace or freehand draw subjects from earlier on. You'll end up with a portfolio of sketches charting your artistic development.ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE - 5 contemporary artists take up residence on these pages, sharing their manga fashion secrets and showcasing their own art.With clear step-by-step instructions and insider secrets that manga artist Dalia Sharawna has learned on her drawing journey, all you'll need is a pencil and paper to draw any clothing style you desire.

Discover the elemental properties and explosive reactions of iconic DC characters From Superman, whose powers are enhanced by Earth's yellow sun to The Flash, imbued with the Speed Force, and from Batman's superior human abilities to the mystically empowered Wonder Woman, not to mention the criminal genius of Lex Luthor and The Joker, the DC universe comprises a vast and varied array of heroes and villains. Whether Atlantean or Amazonian, magical or elemental, technologically augmented or genetically evolved, key and lesser known DC characters are expertly classified in The Periodic Table of DC to illuminate the properties that bind them, the catalysts that created them, the active agents that energize them, and the fundamental forces that underpin the DC Multiverse. With more than 130 character profiles written by a DC expert, beautiful comic book art, and DC's seal of approval, The Periodic Table of DC reveals the fascinating and astonishing connections between the most extraordinary heroes and villains ever created. All DC characters and elements (c) & (TM) DC Comics. (s23)

"Alles wird Neu - A slap of Love" ist eine Antwort für eine zusehends chaotischer werdende Welt, die sich in ihrem täglichen, natürlichen Erblühen nach friedvoller Veränderung und einer tragfähigen Zukunft sehnt. Geschrieben an alle Kinder dieser Welt, egal ob groß oder klein, versuchen die an unseren Sohn gerichteten Worte eine wertvolle Orientierung zu geben und möchten dazu motivieren, selbst neue Wege zu finden und zu gehen. Scheinbar surreal, aber keineswegs utopisch unterstreichen sie die dringliche Notwendigkeit der Verantwortung jedes Einzelnen und des gemeinsamen Zusammenhalts. Statt zu spalten, wie die Axt das Holz, bekommt das Kind dennoch mutig einen Namen, bevor es ganz in den Brunnen fällt. Mit einem liebevollen Klaps und ohne dabei nur mit dem Finger zu deuten, geht das Buch auf unsere allgemeine und gesellschaftliche Entwicklung im globalen Kosmos ein. Es beleuchtet in Reflexion der eigenen Herkunft, Krisen und Begegnungen unseren Wandel im Kreislauf des Lebens und erklärt, weshalb wir als Eltern immer in Liebe für Frieden aufstehen werden. Begleite uns auf einer Reise über die Zeiten und Kontinente hinweg, von der Kindheit zum Erwachsenwerden, vom Ursprung unserer Seelen über den Geist hinaus zu lebendigem und nachhaltig haltgebendem Sein.Ein Buch für junge Heranwachsende und Erwachsene über das Leben, Krisen, Toleranz, Respekt und Menschlichkeit. Über den Umgang mit Bösem, Transhumanismus, Drogen, der Gesundheit, Veganismus bzw. Vegetarismus, dem Missbrauch des Genderns und Gerechtigkeit. Über Worte als Waffe, Krieg und Frieden, Verantwortung, den Gründen und Umgang mit Flucht. Über Nachhaltigkeit, fairen Konsum und faires Wirtschaften, Politik, Medien und Machenschaften, Terror und Leid, Mitgefühl und Liebe als Antwort. Warum "Wokeness" nicht ausreicht sondern echtes Bewusstsein erforderlich ist. Über Täuschung, Glauben und Religion, eigene Veränderung und Wandel für eine gerechte und friedliche Zukunft. Alles wird Neu ist ein mentales Coaching-Buch was unterhaltsam erklärt, wie deine kleine individuelle Welt in die der großen Welt hineinpasst, warum der Autor in der Familie eines ehemaligen US-Vizepräsidenten seinen besten Freund gefunden hat, weshalb seine Ehefrau und Liebe seines Lebens in der Bullyparade Kaiserin Sissi hätte spielen können oder auch wie es für "Team Spirit" damals im TV-Format Sommerhaus der Stars war.Erstausgabe - 49care51share-Edition

Nadezjda Mandelstams memoirer er ikke blot en skildring af Stalintidens rædsler. De er et indfølende portræt af digterens skabende kraft og en højaktuel refleksion over forholdet mellem litteratur og politik, i et skarpt opgør med 1920’ernes Sovjetkultur, som vækker til eftertanke i 2020’ernes Europa.Nadezjda Mandelstam var gift med en af Ruslands store digtere, Osip Mandelstam, der døde i en Gulag-lejr i 1938. Det var sovjettidens ønske, at hans fysiske udslettelse skulle følges af total glemsel, men han genopstod i hendes erindringsværk, udsendt i Vesten i 1970. Med håb imod håb stadfæster hans – og hendes – litterære arv for moderne russisk litteratur og den vestlige litteraturhistorieskrivning.Med håb imod håb er et hovedværk i det 20. århundredes erindringslitteratur. Det er en kompromisløs kvindes vidnesbyrd om overlevelse og død i Sovjetstaten under Stalins udryddelser. Og et portræt af en undertrykt generation af russiske kunstnere, der værnede om landets åndsliv med poesi som bindemiddel, på én gang skrøbeligt og unedbrydeligt.Med forord af Samuel Rachlin.

A beautiful, thoughtful guide to finding your perfect next read, no matter what life's throwing at you, from the founder of Aphra a.k.a. 'your inclusive AF feminist book club'

"A perfect companion to Crisis on Infinite Earths, this is a definitive history of the DC Universe based on the consequences of that epic tale. Narrated by Harbinger, a central figure in the Crisis storyline, the reader is brought through the new history of the world and its heroes. Featuring virtually every character in the DC Universe, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and the Flash, this tale takes us from the dawn of creation to the end of recorded history and lays the foundation for adventures to come. Featuring spectacular artwork by George Pâerez, illustrator of Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds, this trip through the DC Universe is not to be missed"--

A MAN WITH IMMENSE LOVE examines the interesting character of Aiden William Melone. It portrays fascinating traits of the protagonist through the lenses of various people in his life. It depicts the differences between men and women, or on a broader spectrum, between individuals, in a complex, humorous way that brings about aspects of human existence: struggle between men and women, parents and children, as well as friends and enemies. Often, in human interactions that manifest subtle human psyches and nuances of feelings, characters and readers alike are left with a sense of catharsis that only comes about when hardships or hurtful feelings are processed and put aside to carry on with peace. One cannot help but smiling at aspects of life that so wonderfully impart wisdom or elicit awe and wonder. A Man with Immense Love is a novel that explores the topics of self-awareness, social sensitivity, and the fundamental principles of being a well-rounded and thoughtful human being.Conveying the challenges of multifaceted dimensions in social contacts, Alicia Su Lozeron emphasizes the invaluable human capacity to self-reflect, communicate, and develop a course for living a happier life. The author aims to raise the awareness about social sensitivity, the importance of self-development into a strong and empathetic person. Her content is compelling, and her tales, beloved and beautifully narrated.

Vox meets The Handmaid’s Tale in this feminist retelling of 1984