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“A time-jumping, head-tripping odyssey.” —The Millions “A bracing swim in the waters of science, technology and fiction.” —Washington Post “A thrilling journey of ideas.” —Boston Globe From the acclaimed author of The Information and Chaos, here is a mind-bending exploration of...

With Juice in heavy contact on the do-or-die shore mission, Ali in a blistering sniper duel over the South Atlantic, and Homer all alone and massively outnumbered deep beneath the keel of the JFK, the Alpha operators are in the fight of their lives—against tactically outstanding, pain-invulnerable, and utterly merciless Spetsnaz commandos and with no guarantees about who will be left standing at the end....

Questa famosa raccolta di racconti vuole offrire uno spaccato dell’esperienza dublinese di Joyce. I quindici racconti restano sospesi nella nebbia della città, cogliendo delle istantanee nella vita dei suoi personaggi, offerte così, senza un inizio o una fine nel senso stretto della parola. Dal racconto più lungo, I morti, è stato tratto un film.

Hoping to stem the growing tide of unrest, Chancellor Valorum convenes an emergency trade summit on the planet Eriadu. A group of Jedi Knights is sent to protect the delegates from possible terrorist attack, but what should have been a simple peacekeeping assignment turns out to be a mission into the heart of a political firestorm. For shadowy forces are at work, pulling the strings in a bid for power that could leave the Republic reeling. And the chancellor is only the most visible victim.

In A Sticky End, Mitch must face the possibility that his chum is involved in the chain of events that led to the suicide of Boy's own colleague and secret paramour, Frank Bartlett. To absolve Boy, Mitch races around London finding clues while bedding the many men eager to lend a hand-or more. As Mitch says himself, "Holmes has his fiddle, Poirot has his liqueurs - I have cock. We all have our methods."

Here, collected in one volume and chosen by the author himself, are favorites such as "What Kind of Day Did You Have?", "Leaving the Yellow House", and a previously uncollected piece, "By the St. Lawrence". With his larger-than-life characters, irony, wisdom, and unique humor, Bellow presents a sharp, rich, and funny world that is infinitely surprising. With a preface by Janice Bellow and an introduction by James Wood, this is a collection to treasure for longtime Saul Bellow fans and an excellent introduction for new listeners.

Down on his luck after a string of lost cases and a recent divorce, personal injury lawyer Matt Taylor hopes his next trial will be an easy win. But when he meets a devastatingly injured young man desperate for help, Matt finds himself embroiled in an impossible lawsuit against Salvatore Conte, a powerful lawyer with sinister connections. Despite all warnings, Matt courageously pulls out all the stops to uncover the truth and right a horrific legal wrong.

The acclaimed author and BBC broadcaster on US politics and the American dream, from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump. James Naughtie, the acclaimed author and BBC broadcaster, now brings his unique and inquisitive eye to the country that has fascinated him and drawn him across the Atlantic for...

The Black Prince has fallen, cut down in battle against Six Kingdoms. As news of the tragedy sweeps the empire, Liz and her allies resolve to set aside their grief and finish what Hiro started. Yet the new heir apparent faces a treacherous path to the throne. In the palace, forces conspire to undermine her rise, some driven by mundane self-interest, others by more sinister motivations.

Terwijl Detective Lindsay Boxer en haar man Joe aan hun beschadigde huwelijk proberen te werken, raken ze verwikkeld in een complot van een snode bommenlegger, genaamd Grant. De baan van Lindsay bij het San Francisco Police Department komt, wanneer haar kunde en integriteit tijdens de rechtzaak tegen Grant in twijfel worden getrokken, op het spel te staan. Een onverklaarbaar hoog aantal hartaanvallen met de dood ten gevolge teistert de inwoners van San Francisco. Dit zestiende deel van de Women's Murder Club serie van James Patterson is spannender en persoonlijker dan ooit.

Die Geschichte spielt während des Franzosen- und Indianerkriegs im 18. Jahrhundert und folgt dem Waldläufer Natty Bumppo (Lederstrumpf), seinem indianischen Gefährten Chingachgook und dessen Sohn Unkas, dem letzten Mohikaner. Auf dramatische Weise verknüpft Cooper Themen wie Naturverbundenheit, koloniale Gewalt, kulturellen Umbruch und persönliche Treue. Ein spannungsgeladenes Epos über den Verlust einer Welt – reich an Naturbildern, Action und emotionaler Tiefe.

Die Geschichte spielt im 18. Jahrhundert in Nordamerika und folgt den Abenteuern von Natty Bumppo, auch bekannt als „Lederstrumpf". Als erfahrener Jäger und Fährtenleser gerät er in den Konflikt zwischen Kolonisten und Ureinwohnern und kämpft für Gerechtigkeit in der unerbittlichen Wildnis. Coopers Roman ist ein Meilenstein der Abenteuerliteratur und fasziniert bis heute mit seinen spannenden Jagdszenen, Naturbeschreibungen und packenden Kämpfen.

In the burning heart of the American Civil War, two brothers stand on opposite sides of a nation tearing itself apart. Thomas Emberlain fights for the Union—measured, moral, and determined to preserve what remains of honor. James Emberlain wears the gray—driven by loyalty, guilt, and the inheritance of a dying South.

300 million jobs at risk. 40% of the workforce exposed. The AI revolution isn't coming, it's here. What About AI is a weekly podcast helping everyday people understand how artificial intelligence and robotics are reshaping work, life, and society. Hosts Sean and James cut through the hype and fear to deliver clear explanations, real stories, and practical strategies.

Life after 40 and what we can do now to live long.. well.. and wealthy. Disclaimer all subjects are opinion based. Please check with the appropriate people for any health related topics. I am not a doctor or therapist.

Exiles, a captivating play by James Joyce, is often overshadowed by his renowned novels. Initially rejected by W. B. Yeats for production at the Abbey Theatre, it finally found its voice in 1970 when Harold Pinter brought it to life at the Mermaid Theatre in London. The story revolves around a complex love triangle involving Richard Rowan, a Dublin writer returning from exile in Rome, his common-law wife Bertha, and his old friend Robert Hand, a journalist. The narrative draws intriguing parallels to Joyces own life, reflecting his experiences with Nora Barnacle in Trieste and mirroring the ...

The invisible players behind your favorite songs.

The James Herriot podcast celebrates the life, work, and legacy of Alf Wight “the real James Herriot”, and the Yorkshire landscapes that inspired his timeless stories. Each episode blends history, literature, and local heritage with exclusive interviews and behind‑the‑scenes tales from the World of James Herriot visitor attraction: www.worldofjamesherriot.comFrom veterinary anecdotes to literary milestones, from Yorkshire traditions to global fan stories, the podcast offers something for everyone who loves Herriot’s warmth, humour, and humanity.

Hollerlogue—a dialogue in the holler, a conversation shaped not by academic theory; not by focus group branding, but by the land itself. The happenings of Hollerlogue came generations before the name and definition was given by a man named Roger Ford. The people of eastern Kentucky, & across this country may have just forgotten how to do it. It seems we have forgotten how to simply talk. Not have an argument or a debate, but to just have a dialogue. This problem is not just native to eastern Kentucky where I reside, but it's apparent that this issue is prevalent from sea to shining sea.With ...

Coming back to Athena to work for two weeks with students in the college music department, Wil is now the big man on campus. Not everyone is happy to have him back, however. Some are protesting his music on moral grounds, and Wil and his entourage have been the target of several acts of petty harassment. At first they're easy for Wil to shrug off, but the incidents escalate and become more troubling. When one of the band members is killed Charlie worries that Melba, now deeply involved with the man at the center of the attacks, could be in deadly danger.