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On a sunny day in July 1815, thirty-eight-year-old Laura, Lady McInnis, takes her sixteen-year-old daughter, Emma, and her young niece and nephew, fifteen-year-old Arabella and thirteen-year-old Percy, on an outing to Richmond Park. But when Arabella and Percy go off to pick flowers, tragedy strikes. Shots echo across the park. Two young gentlemen investigate and find Lady McKinsey and her daughter dead.

One of the most well-known and influential autobiographies ever written, The Education of Henry Adams is told in the third person, as if its author were watching his own life unwind. It begins with his early life in Quincy, the family seat outside of Boston, and soon moves on to primary school, Harvard College, and beyond. He learns about the unpredictability of politics from statesmen and diplomats, and the newest discoveries in technology, science, history, and art from some of the most important thinkers and creators of the day. In essentially every case, Adams claims, his education and upbringing let him down, leaving him in the dark.But as the historian David S. Brown puts it, this is a ¿charade¿: The Education¿s ¿greatest irony is its claim to telling the story of its author¿s ignorance, confusion, and misdirection.¿ Instead, Adams uses its ¿vigorous prose and confident assertions¿ to attack ¿the West after 1400.¿ For instance, industrialization and technology make Adams wonder ¿whether the American people knew where they were driving.¿ And in one famous chapter, ¿The Dynamo and the Virgin,¿ he contrasts the rise of electricity and the power it brings with the strength and resilience of religious belief in the Middle Ages.The grandson and great-grandson of two presidents and the son of a politician and diplomat who served under Lincoln as minister to Great Britain, Adams was born into immense privilege, as he knew well: ¿Probably no child, born in the year, held better cards than he.¿ After growing up a Boston Brahmin, he worked as a journalist, historian, and professor, moving in early middle age to Washington.Although Adams distributed a privately printed edition of a hundred copies of The Education for friends and family in 1907, it wasn¿t published more widely until 1918, the year he died. The book won the Pulitzer Prize for biography in 1919, and in 1999 a Modern Library panel placed it first on its list of the best nonfiction books published in the twentieth century.

Mens København sveder under rekordtemperaturer, dukker et lig uden hoved op i havnens grumsede vand. Et andet sted i byen forsvinder den syriske flygtning Aziz Almasi, chauffør for parlamentsmedlem Esben Nørregaard, sporløst. Af frygt for en lyssky kontakt fra sin fortid appellerer Esben til Jensen om at undersøge Aziz’ forsvinden. Kan liget i havnen være Aziz? Jensen og Henrik får endnu engang brug for hinanden for at afsløre sandheden - en, der er farligere, end de kunne have forestillet sig. Om forfatteren:Heidi Amsinck (f. 1967 i København) er uddannet journalist og har siden 1992 boet og arbejdet i London, bl.a. som korrespondent for Børsen og Jyllands-Posten. I dag er hun kommunikationsansvarlig i en større bank. I 2023 modtog hun Det Danske Krimiakademis pris for bedste debut med "Mit navn er Jensen".

Andet bind i svenske Rebecka Aldéns Søredderne-serie er skærgårdskrimi og intens psykologisk spænding i ét. På en stenstrand i Stockholms skærgård ligger liget af en kvinde, skyllet op fra havet. For Søredderne Annika og Simon ligner det en ulykke. Men da kvindens datter dukker op, viser det sig, at hendes mor havde ringet kun få timer før og afsløret en frygtelig sandhed. Ægteparret Charlotte og Fredrik tager på en romantisk sejltur, bare de to. Men mødet med en gruppe gamle venner bringer velbevarede og fatale hemmeligheder op til overfladen. Om forfatteren: Rebecka Aldén (f. 1972) er svensk journalist og forfatter. Hendes krimiserie Søredderne foregår på en søredningsstation i Stockholms smukke skærgård og blander klassisk krimidrama med intens psykologisk spænding.

"AN ACTION-PACKED, HIGH SEAS THRILLER FULL OF UNEXPECTED TWISTS AND PAGE-TURNING ADVENTURES. Kentucky Deputy Sheriff Luke Ryder is on a heart-stopping mission to save the lives of 5,000 passengers aboard the luxury cruise ship, Sea Trek. When pirates hijack the ship-and demand a jaw-dropping ransom of $350 million-Luke finds himself in a nail-biting game of cat and mouse. Luke enlists the help of FBI Agent Rita Reynolds to outsmart the pirates and protect his girlfriend, Layla, from danger. But when the pirate captain threatens to set off the bomb in the engine room, the mission becomes even more urgent. As the clock ticks down and the fog rolls in, Luke must act fast to prevent disaster. Armed with a Soviet-era grenade launcher, he faces off against the pirates in a thrilling attempt to save the lives of everyone on board. Will Luke be able to stop the sea raiders in order to protect his loved ones and everyone else before it's too late?"--

"When Eloise Anderson, the owner of an antiquarian bookshop, arrives at the grand Aircroft estate to ask retired librarian Jane Hunter and eccentric collector Cameron Clewe for help, Jane and Cam expect a bookish inquiry. But the bookseller has a different sort of assistance in mind: clearing her mother's name of a murder Eloise is convinced she didn't commit. Eloise's mother has just died after spending many years in prison for allegedly killing Eloise's father. Armed with new information found in her mother's effects, the bookseller is determined to uncover the true killer so her mother can rest in peace--even though the case is now colder than ice"--

John Ruskin¿s essay Unto This Last quickly made him a household name in Victorian England, and marked a shift in his work away from art criticism and towards social issues. The title comes from Jesus¿ parable of the workers in the vineyard, wherein a landowner agrees to pay all his workers the same amount, regardless of how much work they actually did. Though the parable is an allegory about religious conversions, Ruskin analyzed it from a literal, economic point of view.Ruskin strongly criticizes the 19th century economic orthodoxy, in particular the works of David Ricardo and John Stuart Mill. He argues that their view of economics is flawed due to an implicit assumption that wealth can only be measured in money and material goods. Any policy or set of ethics that accepts this definition of wealth therefore neglects any non-measurable kind of value. The pursuit of this kind of wealth leads people to accept (or more often ignore) human suffering as a necessary part of the economy.Unto This Last remains a highly influential and often-criticized book. It was an inspiration to many prominent people, including Mahatma Gandhi, who published his own paraphrased Gujarati translation in 1908.

"The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Other Poems" is a collection of enchanting and timeless poems written by Robert Browning. The book includes the famous narrative poem "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," along with several other captivating works that showcase Browning's literary genius.The collection opens with "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," a narrative poem that tells the tale of a small town in Germany plagued by a rat infestation. When the townspeople refuse to pay the piper for his services, he exacts a terrible revenge by luring all the children away with his magical pipe. This classic poem is beloved for its engaging storytelling, vivid imagery, and thought-provoking themes.Among the other poems in the collection, readers will find "Home-Thoughts, from Abroad," a beautiful tribute to nature and the longing for home, and "The Lost Leader," a stirring political poem that reflects Browning's views on leadership and betrayal. "Meeting at Night" and "Parting at Morning" are a pair of romantic poems that capture the emotions of love and longing.Another gem in the collection is "My Last Duchess," a dramatic monologue in which a duke reveals his dark and possessive nature while discussing a portrait of his deceased wife. The poem delves into themes of power, jealousy, and control, and remains one of Browning's most celebrated works.Browning's poems are characterized by their rich language, complex narrative structures, and exploration of human psychology and emotions. His mastery of dramatic monologues, in particular, allows readers to step into the minds of various characters and gain insight into their motivations and struggles."The Pied Piper of Hamelin and Other Poems" is a treasure trove of literary gems that showcases Browning's versatility and poetic brilliance. Each poem offers a unique perspective on life, love, and human nature, making the collection a delightful and thought-provoking read for readers of all ages.

" In "Dooryard Stories" by Clara Dillingham Pierson, enter a charming world where nature comes alive through a collection of delightful tales. This enchanting book invites readers to explore the wonders of the dooryard, the area near the house, where small creatures and fascinating plants capture the imagination.Through a series of captivating stories, Clara Dillingham Pierson introduces readers to the fascinating lives of animals, insects, and plants found in the dooryard. From curious rabbits to industrious ants and beautiful flowers, each story offers valuable lessons about resilience, friendship, and the interconnectedness of all living things.Pierson's storytelling paints vivid pictures of the dooryard, creating a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world. Through her narratives, readers are encouraged to observe and appreciate the beauty and intricacies of the creatures and plants that surround us every day.Join Clara Dillingham Pierson on a journey through the dooryard, where you'll encounter heartwarming tales, delightful characters, and a deeper understanding of the wonders of nature."