Narrative temaer: politik

“The Restless Wave is not only a stirring and gripping story of the sea, but also of love and war and leadership. Admiral Stavridis’s sweeping knowledge of history and life in the Navy shines on every page, imbuing this work with authenticity and power.”  —David Grann,  #1 NYT bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon“In the engaging tradition of Herman Wouk and Patrick O’Brian, Admiral James Stavridis has given us a fascinating novel of one young man’s—and one great nation’s—war at sea. The book is at once entertaining and illuminating, touching on the most fundamental of human themes with deftness and an appreciation of the immense achievements of the United States Navy in the deadliest of eras.”  —Jon MeachamFrom the New York Times bestselling former NATO commander comes a riveting historical novel that charts the coming-of-age of a gifted but immature young naval officer as he is tested in the crucible of World War II in the PacificScott Bradley James arrives in Annapolis, Maryland, as a plebe in the class of 1941 without a terribly good idea why he wants to be a naval officer, other than that his father was a sailor, and he wants to see the world, whatever that means. Scott and his roommate become fast friends, and, after surviving scrapes of their own making, the two fetch up at Pearl Harbor. War is brewing, and their class has graduated early. They have been sent to battle stations.Admiral James Stavridis is an acclaimed novelist, a decorated military leader, and a great student of military history. He draws on it all to capture the experience of being storm-tossed by the bloody first years of the Second World War. Scott Bradley James is a talented young officer, but he has a lot to learn. And war will have a lot to teach him.The Restless Wave offers a gripping account of the U.S. Navy’s astonishing progress through the first three years of the war in the Pacific, from Pearl Harbor through to Midway, Guadalcanal, and the Coral Sea. A story of character under pressure in the harshest of proving grounds, it is written with careful fidelity to the truths of war that have made sea stories essential to the art of storytelling since Odysseus.

When everything is at stake, how far would you go to save your neighbor?

It's a clever book ... [Im Seong-sun] offers readers his razor-sharp observations on consumer capitalism and what it means to feel anonymous' M. W. Craven -------------------Sometimes work can be murder...The Consultant is very good at his job. He creates simple, elegant, effective solutions for... restructuring. Nothing obvious or messy. Certainly nothing anyone would ever suspect as murder. The 'natural deaths' he plans have always gone well: a medicine replaced here, a mechanism jammed there. His performance reviews are excellent. And it's not as though he knows these people. Until his next 'customer' turns out to be someone he not only knows but cares about, and for the first time, he begins to question the role he plays in the vast, anonymous Company. And as he slowly starts to understand the real scope of their work, he realises just how easy it would be for the Company to arrange one more perfect murder... But how far will he go to escape The Company? And how far will they go to stop him? The electrifying novel from award-winning Korean thriller-writer Im Seong-sun - now in English for the first time - combines the tension of the best crime fiction with searing social criticism to present a searing take-down of global corporate life.

"The Biedermeier Hotel can no longer afford the continental breakfast its residents have depended upon since 1929. Mrs. Mossler, the hotel director, has already cut lunch service and reduced dinner to a self-serve buffet, and someone has almost certainly stolen her pinking shears. Residents Katherine, Lucianne, Pauline, Kitty, Gia, Patricia, and Carol, along with Stephen, the daytime elevator operator, must decide whether to meet this crisis by practicing economy, cooperation, or theft; so far, theft is winning"--

From his post behind the bar at Quinn's Pub, Mike Lee holds together the Genesee neighborhood he grew up in, an upstate New York town that has seen better days. When his friends throw him a surprise 50th birthday party, the celebration is interrupted by a robbery with explosive results. Mike knows he must take action to protect the neighbors he considers family. He decides to run for mayor against a callous incumbent. Mike and his team of crusaders take on the established order the only way they know how, with determination and a lot of pints. He is thrown into an uproarious world of retribution, espionage, vendettas, and lands in the national spotlight.

2029: Newly inaugurated President MacArthur White resigned after only two weeks. Feigning a late Covid attack, he feared indictment for inciting a riot that left a Native American at death's door. Going on the lam, he weaves his way through family issues and being kidnapped into a hidden "militia" camp in his struggle to recapture political viability. Can Mac come back?

Bob Gilbert's fourth novel, "A Firm State of Heart," takes place in Washington, D.C. Its protagonist, Minneapolis writer Samuel Meckler, is crafting a long poem that's trying to rise above the chaos of the Trump presidency. Meckler supports himself by working as a waiter at Tadich Grill, an upscale Washington restaurant located on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the US Capitol. His interaction with congressmen, senators, foreign diplomats, tourists and media personalities gives him an eyewitness understanding of American politics. His social life takes him into DC cultural salons, ghetto trap houses, and Capitol Hill watering holes. His affair with a famous broadcaster coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic recession, and the death of George Floyd in his hometown. Ultimately, "A Firm State of Heart" is about an idealist trying to formulate a new American narrative in a digital age rife with cynicism and rage.

The gripping historical debut about a family separated by the Berlin wall - perfect for fans of All the Light We Cannot See, In Memoriam and Alone in BerlinSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2024SELECTED AS ONE OF INDEPENDENT'S BEST HISTORICAL FICTION OF THE YEAR 2024VOTED BEST HISTORICAL NOVEL and BEST DEBUT, BestBookForward podcast 'A tautly plotted, deeply involving novel that packs a real emotional punch ... I can't recommend this novel highly enough' Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us'A hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, family and societal unrest all set against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall' Glamour_____Imagine waking up and a wall has divided your city in two. Imagine that on the other side is your child...Lisette is in hospital with her baby boy. The doctors tell her to go home and get some rest, that he'll be fine.When she awakes, everything has changed. Because overnight, on 13 August 1961, the border between East and West Berlin has closed, slicing the city - and the world - in two.Lisette is trapped in the east, while her newborn baby is unreachable in the west. With the streets in chaos and armed guards ordered to shoot anyone who tries to cross, her situation is desperate.Lisette's teenage daughter, Elly, has always struggled to understand the distance between herself and her mother. Both have lived for music, but while Elly hears notes surrounding every person she meets, for her mother - once a talented pianist - the music has gone silent.Perhaps Elly can do something to bridge the gap between them. What begins as the flicker of an idea turns into a daring plan to escape East Berlin, find her baby brother, and bring him home....Based on true stories, The Silence in Between is a page-turning, emotional epic that will stay with you long after you finish reading.______BOOKSELLER LOVE for THE SILENCE IN BETWEEN:'Without a doubt one of the best books I have read this year... I can't recommend this book enough'Abbey Rowlinson'Absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. A must-read'Dominika 'A sublime story, told beautifully'Kurde, Horsham'A truly compelling and moving novel with two incredible female characters I won't forget in a hurry'Tilly Fitzgerald 'Kind, thoughtful and poignant... an uplifting and hopeful story'Lauren'A powerful and emotional book'Neil Challis, Windsor 'A thought provoking, ultimately kind and beautifully researched debut'Beth, Chesterfield 'I genuinely loved this - it's definitely a stand out novel of 2024'Helen, Scarborough 'A cracking debut from this talented new author'Jen Mackay, Windsor 'This truly has the potential to be the next big story, so full of heart as it is!'Libby Low'A powerful story of human resilience and family bonds'Emma Smith, Bedford 'A beautiful but heart-breaking read from a wonderful new voice in historical fiction'Victoria, Aviemore 'An excellent novel... a sensitive retelling of two critical and terrible periods of Berlin history'Sean Farrell'An incredible book full of heartbreak, hope, unbreakable love... I don't think this book will ever leave me. I will be recommending it to customers as a must read'Hayley Ralls, St Neots

"The first in a series of historical novels about the 20th century US Navy, centered around an American naval officer and his key relationships, professional and personal, set during WWII"--

In ¿The Shadowed Ballet: Echoes of Extremes in Érebus' witness the political stage of a nation immersed in ideological duels and intense electoral struggles. Led by Aurora Valência and Magnus Destructor, the Extreme Liberation Party and the Sacred National Alliance take center stage in an epic saga of change and tradition. As the narrative unfolds, the plot delves into the intricacies of politics, culminating in a night of crucial choices and negotiations under a political twilight. 'The Shadowed Ballet: Echoes of Extremes in Érebus' is a compelling journey that underscores the dangers of extremism and the ongoing quest for stability amidst the shadows of the unknown.

Everyone in Suzanne's family acknowledges her mothers instability, yet no one has any idea why she suffers these bouts of depression. They simply accept them as fact and enjoy the moments when she emerges from them, buoyant and energetic. With Kennedy's election, presidency and assassination as background, Suzanne tells the story of the dissolution, and ultimate redemption, of her family. Sure to appeal to readers of Barbara Kingsolver, Alice Hoffman and Mona Simpson, "Paper Wings" is a subtle and moving novel about a mother and daughter who struggle, hope, and learn from each other how to emerge from shadows of tragedy.

Frank, a resident of the Cave Court Care Home, spends his days trying to convince his fellow residents why socialism must replace capitalism.However, his audience is less than receptive to his political ideals.Sue and her fellow staff are overworked, understaffed and underpaid. Their life is a constant struggle to pay the bills and keep their heads above water.The Ragged Arsed Philanthropists follows the lives of the staff and residents of Cave Court.Will they overcome all the obstacles thrown at them as they navigate 2020s Britain.Based on the 1914 novel, the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell.

Det engang så magtfulde Egypten lider under de mange år med Hyksos-styret. Farao sidder endelig retmæssigt på tronen, men hans magt er skrøbelig. Eunukken Taita forsøger desperat at forene de splittede egyptiske kongeriger under Farao og sender sin protegé, Piay, ud for at finde svaret på en tusind år gammel gåde, der kan sikre Egyptens skæbne. Men i krigens kaos er en ny ondskab vokset frem, og Piay må jagte svaret på gåden gennem ørkenen i et kapløb med tiden. Udgivelsen er en storskrift-udgave til svagsynede i serien MAGNUMBØGER Lindhardt og Ringhof.

The exciting book "The White Lie" become written by the famous British creator William Le Queux, who's known for writing crime and secret agent bills. The most important man or woman, Hugh Moneylove, is a young, exciting man who receives stuck up in a web of political intrigue and spying without trying to. After the story, Moneylove unearths a bizarre file referred to as the "White Lie." It has surprising data that might exchange the trails of own family participants across the arena. People who study the story will go on a thrilling journey through a world complete of plots, secrets, and excessive-stakes spying. Moneylove is having a tough time meeting his responsibility to jot down awesome thrillers, and he additionally says that the authorities and unknown enemies are after him. The tale by using William Le Queux keeps readers on the brink in their seats with a smart blend of mystery, tension, and political drama. Thought, lying, and the effects of preserving on to information that could change how energy works are all checked out on this book. In the spy fiction genre, Le Queux's book "The White Lie" shows that he can write gripping recollections.

"The Crowned Butcher" invites readers on a compelling journey through the perilous political terrain of Wamathina. In the iron-clad grip of President H.E. Megalomania's rule, tyranny and corruption thrive, subjecting citizens to oppression and fueling a fervent yearning for change.Against this backdrop, the lives of several intriguing characters become intertwined. Kioni, a proficient sniper, becomes entangled in a perilous game when tasked with eliminating the Minister for Defense. Gatoboku, a government-employed assassin, rises as Kioni's superior, assigning him lethal missions. Meanwhile, Samahani courageously declares her affection for Gatoboku, defying his stern disposition and involvement in the oppressive regime.As the narrative unfolds, these characters navigate a realm fraught with brutality and deceit. The superintendent, overseeing their assignments, leads them into dungeons where torment and mutilation are commonplace. Despite their grim circumstances, Kioni and Haiez, fellow sufferers, discover solace in their camaraderie and pledge to break free from their tormentors."The Crowned Butcher" delves into themes of resilience, allegiance, and the battle for liberty. Through the characters' harrowing ordeals, the novel exposes the full extent of governmental malfeasance and the extraordinary lengths to which individuals will go to oppose it.As the Minister strives for justice and parity, he becomes the focal point of a vicious smear campaign. Accused of rape and sexual assault, he engages in an arduous fight for his life and reputation. Aided by his steadfast legal team, he strives to unveil the government's ruthless stratagems and usher in a more equitable society.

Emma har ofret meget — inklusive sit ægteskab og sit forhold til datteren Flora — til et liv i storpolitik præget af utallige fornærmelser, trusler og internettrolde. Som kvinde ved hun, at hendes omdømme er guld værd, men der skal kun ét fejltrin til at ødelægge det i magtens korridorer.14-årige Flora gør sig de samme erfaringer i skolen, hvor hun udsættes for hård mobning. Da en anden teenager tager sit eget liv, lobbyer Emma for en ny lov, der skal beskytte kvinder mod følgerne af digital mobning. Emma og Floras liv flettes yderligere sammen, da det utænkelige sker: En mand bliver fundet død i Emmas hjem. En mand, som hun havde god grund til at ønske af vejen.

A sharp and playful critique of colonialism from the leading voice of French-Rwandan literature, animated by memories, archival specters, and powerful women“In sentences of great beauty and restraint, Mukasonga rescues a million souls from the collective noun ‘genocide,’ returning them to us as individual human beings.” — Zadie SmithIn a 4-part narrative brimming with historical asides, alluring anecdotes, and murky questions left in the margins of colonial records, Sister Deborah heralds “a life that is more alive” as it explores the tensions and myths of Rwanda’s past.When time-worn ancestral remedies fail to heal young Ikirezi’s maladies, she’s rushed to the Rwandan hillsides. From her termite perch under the coral tree, health blooms under Sister Deborah’s hands. Women bear their breasts to the rising sun as men under thatched roofs stand, “stunned and impotent before this female fury.”Now grown, Ikirezi unearths the truth of Sister Deborah’s passage from America to 1930s Rwanda and the mystery surrounding her sudden departure. In colonial records, Sister Deborah is a “pathogen,” an “incident.” Who is the keeper of truth, Ikirezi impels us to ask, Who stands at the threshold of memory? Did we dance? Did she heal? Did we look to the sky with wonder? Ikirezi writes on, pulling Sister Deborah out from the archive, inscribing her with breath.A beautiful novel that works in the slippages of history, Sister Deborah at its core is a story of what happens when women — black women and girls — seek the truth by any means.

Flavio Luca shut down his mob operations with little hesitation after his visit with the lady in the red dress. He became a recluse, spending the rest of his days in the mountain side, painting the most exquisite and fiery portraits of his lost love. Of course, the wounds inflicted upon him by his loathsome father never fully healed but stood as a reminder of the man Flavio could never become.Chataluma's appetite for violence and decay eroded, with men and women sick and tired of losing their children to the mercy of a decadent and narcissistic culture of materialism and unaddressed fear.The cause of the strife, violence, and chaos inflicted upon the city by its own creation was never known. Nero was lost in the vastness of time, a puppeteer of chaos in an enigmatic period. Her name merely a fable taught to children for centuries to come, a warning to societies retreating from compassion.

A historical fiction story of two young lovers caught up in the tumultuous 1960s in Quebec, Canada. While the FLQ, (Front de liberation du Quebec), the infamous Quebec liberation front raged, setting bombs, creating chaos to force the hand of the federal government and gain full independence, citizens cowered and coped with the Canadian Army enforcing the War Measures Act. Lots of suspense, drama, against the background of chaos.The FLQ was a revolutionary movement that began in the early 1960s at the University of Montreal. In the beginning, young students gathered to plan and protest for the total independence of Quebec. When a frustrated ragtag group of rebels intensified their rebellious actions using bombings and kidnappings to force the hand of the government, the city of Montreal descended into fear.When Claudette, a young graduate student and her lover, Karl, a newly arrived refugee from rebel-infested Hungary fall in love, they had no idea their lives would be drastically affected by Claudette's dreams of independence with her FLQ friends.Claudette risks losing her marriage over the constant conflicts with Karl over her strong political views, who is afraid of being deported for belonging to this outlaw group.Based on real events with real personalities, this novel is partly historical fiction. It includes passages quoting Charles de Gaulle and a visit from Queen Elizabeth during her visit to Expo 67.

Ever wanted to unravel a story that defies expectations at every turn? Imagine being captivated by a plot that leaves you wondering what's around the next corner. "Hill's Over Havana" isn't just a book; it's an immersive journey through political intrique, shocking revelations, and unexpected twists that will keep you hooked. Get ready to experience what happens when politics, mystery, and shocking twists collide.

Translation of: Je me souviens de Falloujah.

While political and cultural wars threaten to tear the country apart, Wyoming remains a bastion of conservatism and Republicanism. But now, a secretative organization--The Project--is building a new metropolis in Wyoming. Its backers plan to populate the upstart city with homeless and nearly homeless people. And liberals!Young, smart, and attractive, Sabrina Adams may be the best community organizer her age in the country. But community organizing is a low-paying profession, and she's struggling financially. On top of that, funding for her current position is drying up, and a stalker is threatening to kill her.The Project offers Sabrina a job as a community organizer for the new city's challenging residents. But the position is in far off Wyoming, where local leaders fierecly resent this "invasion" and threaten to crush it.If Sabrina accepts the offer, she will need to rally the new city's residents to defend against the political backlash. It would be a high-profile, high-stakes job-exactly the sort of exposure that might prompt her stalker to follow her to Wyoming and fulfill his promise to kill her.

Der Roman Drachenweide schildert in drei Bänden das Leben von Christian, Jan und Wolff ab 1942 bis ins Jahr 2019. Er beschreibt, wie Prägungen langfristig wirken. Band I Ankommen im Leben, begleitet die Freunde bis ins Jahr 1975. Im Band I trägt Christian bis zum Tod seines Adoptivvaters den Namen Horst. Ankommen im LebenHorst, Jan und Wolff werden mitten im Krieg geboren. Horsts Mutter verschwindet kurz nach seiner Geburt, Jan überlebt eine Bombennacht und Wolff flieht mit seinen Eltern vor der Roten Armee. Obwohl die drei unterschiedliche Charaktere sind, werden sie Freunde. Prägende Erlebnisse im Jugendalter beeinflussen ihre weiteren Leben: Internat, Begegnungen im Moor und Arbeit im Wald. Mit der Zeit verlieren sich die Freunde aus den Augen. Wolff trifft eine Entscheidung. Jans Berufswahl hat nicht absehbare Folgen. Horst erfährt erschütternde Einzelheiten zum Verlust seiner leiblichen Eltern. Ihre Leben verlaufen wie bunte Fäden auseinander, kreuzen und berühren sich fast.Hauptorte der Handlung: Hunsrück, Saarland, Oberschwaben. Ulm und weitere Orte.Weitsicht und Humor, Liebe und Sexualität erweisen sich stärker als Ohnmacht, Trauer und Engstirnigkeit.

Das 2023 in München stattgefundene Festival »Female Peace Palace« widmete sich dem Mut, den Vorstellungen und den Kämpfen von Frauen in Krieg und Widerstand. Mit Theater, Literatur, Gesprächen, Vorträgen und Podcasts wurde ein Bogen von einem visionären historischen Ereignis während des Ersten Weltkriegs - dem Internationalen Frauenfriedenskongress 1915 in Den Haag - hin zu aktuellen Konfliktzonen gespannt. Im Vertrauen auf die Kunst und das Theater suchten die Autor*innen, Künstler*innen, Journalist*innen und Wissenschaftler*innen nach Beschreibungen für die Dilemmata und Höllen des Krieges und widmeten sich gleichzeitig der Kraft, aus der gemeinsames Handeln dagegen wachsen kann. Das internationale Festival war eine erste Einladung, ins Imaginieren und Sprechen zu kommen, wo angesichts von Krieg und Hass Worte und Vorstellungsvermögen fehlen. Das gleichnamige Lesebuch dokumentiert das Festival der Monacensia und der Münchner Kammerspiele und erweitert es mit neuen Beiträgen.

War In Siberia is a work of fiction based on fact. Time will tell of the outcome of the inevitable confrontation.China becomes seriously concerned about the poor military capability displayed in Ukraine by Russia, previously regarded as the protector of its far western border.Within China, nationalists liken Russia's attempt at annexation of Ukraine to the former's actual annexation of over a million square kilometres of Chinese North Eastern Siberia, confirmed in the 'Unfair' Treaties of Aigun and Peking in 1858/60.In order to protect its Western border and recover its lost lands, China invades Siberia. The outcomes of its action include the demise of Russia's Imperial ambitions, the creation of a new Republic - SIBIR - in Central Siberia, the cessation of North East Siberia to the USA and the recovery of its lost land.

The Solomon Scandals is a chilling Washington novel echoing history from half a century ago. A deadly high-rise collapse actually happened-and a senator and Supreme Court justice held stakes in a CIA-occupied building.

Irena er eneste tilbageværende beboer i ejendommen, alle andre er flygtet på grund af krigen og hun påtager sig at se efter de tomme lejligheder. Hun lægger små sedler med beskeder om, hvad hun har ordnet og lånt: "Kære Oleksandr og Kateryna. Jeg skal nok tage mig af hunden. Den stod og peb. Det var synd for den. Jeg ved jo heller ikke, hvornår I er tilbage. Jeg har smidt liljerne ud ..." Ved slutningen af en vinters roman er beretningen om krig set fra et stilfærdigt stædigt menneskes vindue. Skrevet af Carsten Müller Nielsen, bl.a. kendt for den DR-prisvindende og lige så smukke roman de døde fylder dagene med en smag af mønter.