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Ein alleinerziehender Vater, eine Teenager-Tochter mit felsenfester Überzeugung und scharfer Zunge, der beste Freund und der Nachbarsjunge auf einer Odyssee, bei der es um mehr geht als mit Klischees und Vorurteilen fertigzuwerden.Mit Spannung, Humor und liebenswerten Persönlichkeiten erzählt die Autorin in dem Roman "Der Geruch von grünem Kardamom" von Alltag und Herausforderungen praktizierender Muslime in Deutschland. Wir tauchen ein in das Leben des liebevoll engagierten Vaters Ismail und begleiten ihn und seine Tochter Sumayya auf einem Abenteuer, das zum Nachdenken einlädt."Ich kann mir beim besten Willen nicht vorstellen, dass sich ein zwölfjähriges Mädchen freiwillig so etwas überstülpt." Als wäre es nicht schon schwer genug, alleinerziehender Vater einer zwölfjährigen Tochter zu sein, steht bei dem praktizierenden Muslim Ismail plötzlich das Jugendamt vor der Tür. Sumayya war mit ihrer Lehrerin aneinandergeraten, der vor allem das Kopftuch des jungen Mädchens ein Dorn im Auge ist. Dabei will sie doch nur selbst entscheiden, wie sie sich kleidet, welche Feste sie feiert und woran sie glaubt. Nun zweifelt Ismail die Neutralität des Staates an und riskiert alles, indem er eine gewagte Entscheidung trifft, die das Leben seiner Tochter und sein eigenes für immer verändern könnte. Was sie nicht ahnen: Ein unglücklicher Zufall hat Ismail tief in polizeiliche Ermittlungen verstrickt...Jetzt heißt es Alles oder Nichts und während sich die Schlinge um Ismails Hals immer enger zieht, muss er ganz nebenbei noch zwischenmenschliche Konflikte meistern wie das Heranreifen seiner Tochter zur jungen Frau oder die Frage wie er ihr beim Verlust ihrer Mutter am besten beistehen kann. Und warum verhält sich sein Nachbarsjunge und Koranschüler eigentlich neuerdings so rebellisch? Gut, dass er seinen besten Freund - die charismatische Frohnatur Umar - stets an seiner Seite weiß. Gemeinsam stellen sie sich jeder Hürde und machen dabei so manch skurrile Bekanntschaft.

Twelve tales of adventure, wonder and heart from Aurealis Award-shortlisted author DK Mok. These diverse stories of courage and hope celebrate fierce women, curious minds, and unexpected kindness. A warrior librarian makes a pact to save the monsters of her realm. A high school girl ferries refugees from broken, enchanted worlds. An underfunded roboticist builds a robot kraken to explore the abyssal depths. The Heart of the Labyrinth and Other Stories features six Aurealis Award-shortlisted stories, as well as two stories original to this collection.

"In this inspiring novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, the life of a Parisian woman changes in a heartbeat when she's trapped by wildfires in Napa Valley"--

A vivid historical imagining of life in the early United States“One of the richest books ever to come my way.”—Annie Proulx, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Shipping News“This is a wonderful book. . . . An extraordinary achievement.”—Edmund de Waal, New York Times bestselling author of The Hare with Amber EyesSet amid the glimmering lakes and disappearing forests of the early United States, The Forest imagines how a wide variety of Americans experienced their lives. Part truth, part fiction, and featuring both real and invented characters, the book follows painters, poets, enslaved people, farmers, and artisans living and working in a world still made largely of wood. Some of the historical characters—such as Thomas Cole, Margaret Fuller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Fanny Kemble, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nat Turner—are well known, while others are not. But all are creators of private and grand designs.The Forest unfolds in brief stories. Each episode reveals an intricate lost world. Characters cross paths or go their own ways, each striving for something different but together forming a pattern of life. For Alexander Nemerov, the forest is a description of American society, the dense and discontinuous woods of nation, the foliating thoughts of different people, each with their separate shade and sun. Through vivid descriptions of the people, sights, smells, and sounds of Jacksonian America, illustrated with paintings, prints, and photographs, The Forest brings American history to life on a human scale.Published in association with the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC

The secrets that bind a family can also destroy a family. The absorbing story of a guesthouse keeper and his wife who attempt to start over, from devastatingly talented debut author Kali Napier

"La Révolution et le libéralisme. Essais de critique et d¿histoire" est un ouvrage d'Anatole Leroy-Beaulieu, un penseur, historien et homme politique français du XIXe siècle. Publié en 1890, cet ouvrage analyse la Révolution française et examine ses implications sur le développement du libéralisme en France.Dans ce livre, Leroy-Beaulieu propose une évaluation critique de la Révolution française, cherchant à comprendre ses origines, son déroulement et ses conséquences. Il aborde également la manière dont les idéaux libéraux ont été influencés par ce bouleversement majeur dans l'histoire française.L'auteur explore les idées politiques, sociales et économiques qui ont émergé pendant la Révolution, ainsi que la façon dont elles ont façonné le libéralisme en France. Il examine également les contradictions et les tensions inhérentes à cette période de transition politique.Leroy-Beaulieu était connu pour ses positions conservatrices, et dans cet ouvrage, il offre une perspective critique sur la Révolution française, mettant en lumière à la fois ses accomplissements et ses excès. L'analyse de l'interaction entre la Révolution et le libéralisme constitue une contribution significative à la compréhension des transformations politiques et idéologiques en France au XIXe siècle.

Consumed with grief, driven by vengeance, a man undertakes an unrelenting odyssey across the lawless post-Civil War frontier seeking redemption in this fearless novel from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of News of the World. Union soldier John Chenneville suffered a traumatic head wound in battle. His recovery took the better part of a year as he struggled to regain his senses and mobility. By the time he returned home, the Civil War was over, but tragedy awaited. John's beloved sister and her family had been brutally murdered.Their killer goes by many names. He fought for the North in the late unpleasantness, and wore a badge in the name of the law. But the man John knows as A. J. Dodd is little more than a rabid animal, slaughtering without reason or remorse, needing to be put down.Traveling through the unforgiving landscape of a shattered nation in the midst of Reconstruction, John braves winter storms and confronts desperate people in pursuit of his quarry. Untethered, single-minded in purpose, he will not be deterred. Not by the U.S. Marshal who threatens to arrest him for murder should he succeed. And not by Victoria Reavis, the telegraphist aiding him in his death-driven quest, yet hoping he'll choose to embrace a life with her instead. And as he trails Dodd deep into Texas, John accepts that this final reckoning between them may cost him more than all he's already lost...

The Twelve Chairs is a classic satirical picaresque novel by the Soviet authors Ilf and Petrov, published in 1928. Its plot follows characters attempting to obtain jewelry hidden in a chair. A sequel was published in 1931. The novel has been adapted to other media, primarily film.Ilf and Petrov gained a high profile for their two satirical novels: The Twelve Chairs (1928) and its sequel, The Little Golden Calf (1931). The two texts are connected by their main character, Ostap Bender, a con man in pursuit of elusive riches. Both books follow the exploits of Bender and his associates looking for treasure amidst contemporary Soviet reality. They were written and are set in the relatively liberal era in Soviet history, the New Economic Policy of the 1920s. The main characters generally avoid contact with lax law enforcement. Their position outside the organized, goal-driven, productive Soviet society is emphasized. It also gives the authors a convenient platform from which to look at this society and to make fun of its less attractive and less socialist aspects. These are among the most widely read and quoted books in Russian culture. The Twelve Chairs was adapted for ca. twenty movies; in the Soviet Union (by Leonid Gaidai and by Mark Zakharov), in the US (in particular by Mel Brooks), and in other countries.The two writers also traveled across the Great Depression-era United States. Ilf took many pictures throughout the journey, and the authors produced a photo essay entitled "American Photographs," published in Ogoniok magazine.

"Réponses aux objections" est une ¿uvre du sociologue français Émile Durkheim. Ce texte est une réponse aux critiques et objections formulées à l'encontre de ses idées et théories sociologiques, notamment celles exposées dans son ouvrage majeur, "De la division du travail social".Dans "Réponses aux objections", Durkheim cherche à clarifier ses positions, à défendre sa méthode scientifique et à expliquer les fondements de sa pensée sociologique. Il aborde probablement des points spécifiques soulevés par d'autres chercheurs ou intellectuels qui remettaient en question ses analyses sur la division du travail, la solidarité sociale et d'autres concepts clés.L'¿uvre offre donc un éclaircissement sur la pensée de Durkheim et constitue une réponse aux critiques qui pouvaient être émises à son égard. Elle contribue ainsi à mieux comprendre les fondements de la sociologie durkheimienne et son influence dans le domaine des sciences sociales.

"Pour nous rendre aux sollicitations d¿ un très grand nombre d¿ auditeurs qui nous font l¿honneur de suivre nos cours d¿ arboriculture fruitière avec tant d¿assiduité nous pensons , leur être agréable en publiant d¿abord un résumé de tout ce qui a trait au Poirier. Ce petit traité, écrit sans aucune prétention, contient un très grand nombre de notions; mais notre but est surtout de nous faire lire utilement et comprendre par des personnes qui n¿ont pas encore étudié l arboriculture fruitière. Nous osons espérer aussi que tous les amateurs et jardiniers de profession y trouveront des renseignements précis et des explication s pratiques, résultats de l¿expérience. C ¿est, par ailleurs, la synthèse du cours que nous faisons au jardin du Luxembourg."

René Doumic (1860-1937) était un critique littéraire français, mais il est surtout connu pour ses ¿uvres sur d'autres sujets littéraires et pour son rôle en tant que secrétaire perpétuel de l'Académie française.Invité par la Someté des Conférences a occuper, cette année, la chaire libre qüelle a créée, j¿ai donné dix conférences sur George Sand.C¿est le texte de ces conférences qüon trouvera ici. Ce livre ne prétend donc pas être une étude exhaustive sur George Sand, c'est une série de chapitres envisageant divers aspects de sa vie et de son ¿uvre. Je n¿aurais pas perdu ma peine, si la lecture de ces pages inspire à quelqüun des historiens de notre littérature le désir de consacrer à la grande romancière à son manque...

From Ekaterinburg to Askat - Journey Across Russia, is a tale with friendship and family love at its centre. Too often we find ourselves lonely and lost, and it is in those moments, that a friend, or ten of them, can light our way through the darkness, which is exactly the case in this book.

Two rival queens. History's greatest playwright. And a deadly plot for the crown.London, 1600. With no legitimate heir to Queen Elizabeth's throne, and no clear successor, England finds itself in a supremely perilous moment. When spymaster Anthony Bacon commands esteemed playwright William Shakespeare to write a play on the poisonous history of Queen Elizabeth and the rival monarch she executed, Catholic Mary Queen of Scots, Will knows that Elizabeth's one-time favorite, the powerful Earl of Essex, will use the play to try to seize her throne. Must Will be ensnared in a ruthless plot fated to tumble his country into civil war? Or can he navigate a treacherous path through the dark warrens of London and the tortuous world of Elizabethan politics to save his family, his country, and his Queen?

Eine intensive wissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung mit den Familiendarstellungen in den Angestelltenromanen der Weimarer Republik ist bislang nicht erfolgt. Es ist die Motivation der vorliegenden Untersuchung, einen Beitrag zum Schließen dieser Forschungslücke zu leisten. Die Leitfrage lautet, wie und mit welcher Intention die Familien und andere persönliche Beziehungen in den Romanen dargestellt werden. Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass diese Darstellungen wesentliche Funktionen innerhalb der Romane übernehmen, da die Autorinnen und Autoren mit ihrer Hilfe die prekäre Situation der Familie und der Angestellten offenlegen, beide kritisch hinterfragen und auch Zusammenhänge herstellen. Dem soziologischen bzw. literatursoziologischen Interesse der Arbeit folgend dienen kontextorientierte Methodenansätze dabei als Grundlage.

Stephen, a student at NYU, has big dreams of earning a white coat and becoming a doctor someday. Luckily, he's not alone in the college journey; he has his best friend Grey to help him navigate the ups and downs of classes, crushes, and everything in between. But one night, a fateful 911 call shatters Stephen's illusions of invincibility, and it changes his life forever.In the aftermath, Stephen is forced to confront the frailty of human existence, and how small he is in such a big world. Growing up is so much uglier and harder than he ever expected. But as time marches on, Stephen learns that the beauty of growing up isn't found in safety¿it's found in embracing change.

Suppose you are a modern person in the contemporary world and find yourself possessed of a power that obeys no logic and resists scientific examination. You can't provide proof of your ability, and the timing of the fulfillment is uncertain, but what you foresee always happens. David McIntosh was a normal, healthy kid for his first thirteen years. All that changes when he sees a black spot on his best friend's head. An hour later, his friend dies. David takes on guilt for his friend's death but tries to get on with life.The grief fades, the future beckons, then the spots strike again--twice! On a sports star and the mother of one of his friends. Both die, and David is left reeling.Blessed on one hand by success in business and love, David is also cursed by his ability. David struggles to find meaning in his curse through loves lost, trauma, the death of friends and family, and hardship. When his Grandmother dies, she leaves a letter containing clues about where he might find answers, sending David and his wife on a quest. The journey reveals an ancient matriarchal Celtic faith, that his an da shelladh (2nd sight) has a long history in Scotland, and that the sight often passes within families. As time goes by, he's relieved that his ability doesn't seem to have passed on to another generation--or has it? Rich in the history of Scotland and ancient faiths, An da Shelladh is a saga of love, suffering, self-discovery, and finding meaning in hardship that will leave the reader asking, what would I do in that situation?

An emotional roller coaster, Telling the Truth is here to say all the things I never did, and it's my hope that these words resonate with others. The pull between love and hate and the emotional strangle life can have, this book expresses the words I struggled to.

The lives of the patriarchs can teach us many things about character, commitment, and the walk of faith. In this brief look at Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph in their historical context, Michael Norten has done a splendid job of explaining the biblical doctrine of sanctification. The give-and-take between the author and Rabbi Jake Cohen enables the reader to more easily understand all the nuances of sanctification. Michael Norten puts this doctrine on the lower shelf where anyone can see it and profit from its study.--Dr. Dennis A. Wright, president of lionandlambapologetics.orgMichael Norten experienced the saving grace of God as a child and has continued to walk in that grace for many years. His explanation of God's grace that saves and sanctifies believers today, paralleled in the lives of the patriarchs, will encourage any modern pilgrim who is trekking through the valley of life on to glory. Michael's personal stories of experiencing that grace are fascinating and his heart to help others understand the grace of God in truth is soul stirring. Our Redemptive Journey is a must read.--Dr. Denis Kavanaugh, Bridges International Ambassador at University of South FloridaThank you, Michael Norten, for this wonderful book, a treasure from now on to any Christian pilgrim, from one who is young, growing in the faith, to a knowledgeable biblical scholar. I wondered if the character, Rabbi Cohen was a metaphor for our Lord Jesus. He invites us to sit across the table with us daily, having coffee, as we hear from Him in His Word and can now, with more understanding, discuss the wonders of the different types and promises of sanctification with the author of our salvation Himself! I was so enriched, lavishing in the loving truths explained.--Ellen Grigsby, strategic relationships director for Frontlines International

Furnier es un dibujante argentino que diariamente difunde sus viñetas y diseños de humor en sus redes y luego las recopila en libros. Estas viñetas son graciosas y reflexivas, desdramatizando la vida misma. Dibujos simples, lineales, ideas profundas y humorísticas.

After growing up with a past that haunts him and serving a tour of duty in Afghanistan, Wyatt Steele returns home with high hopes of leading a normal life with his wife and young daughter. But little does he know his wife would become a stranger, neglecting their daughter.When at home he is frequently ridiculed and blamed for everything bad that is happening in their surroundings. He turns to a bad habit to keep sane. The only people he has left are his two friends and father who shares his troubled past. Shortly thereafter, his wife files for a divorce. Just then, Wyatt's life hits rock bottom. But when he thinks his life is over, a random outing with friends changes everything.He meets Sasha Bennett, an attractive African American woman who challenges him. At first, he does not think much of her, making comparisons between his present and the weight of the past. Wyatt's life takes a dramatic turn when a chance meeting, as if by fate, brings them together again after a while. She levels him, and their bond is inseparable. But the pressure of her family and secrets reveal that the trials of love are far more challenging than he expected to make it through. Will the young veteran find a way to build a future out of love and healing?

En el pintoresco escenario de la Regencia inglesa, donde las apariencias ocultan más de lo que revelan, "Elijo Amarte Para Siempre" nos transporta a un mundo donde las decisiones pueden cambiar destinos.Victoria Ashford, una joven cuya vida se ve eclipsada por secretos y desafíos sociales, se ve atrapada entre el deber y el deseo cuando el enigmático Sebastian Stearling, y su pretendiente Alexander Harrington, se cruzan en su camino. Cartas secretas y encuentros clandestinos desatan un torbellino de emociones, desafiando las reglas establecidas para el amor.Mientras Alexander, el heredero del título de marqués de Strathborn, es un hombre medido en sus emociones, pensativo y muy reservado, Sebastian es todo lo opuesto; y Victoria no puede evitar sentirse confundida por uno y atraída por el otro.Malentendidos y revelaciones inesperadas desencadenarán rupturas, desesperación e incertidumbre. Pero las segundas oportunidades, el perdón y autodescubrimiento, serán clave para aprender que el amor verdadero puede superar cualquier obstáculo.

After ten years of cleaning up the dirt on Atlanta's streets, Callahan Garrity is trading in her badge for a broom and a staff of house cleaners. But, though the uniform is a little different, Callahan soon finds herself right back in the middle of a mystery when a client's pretty, pious nineteen-year-old nanny is gone ... along with the jewelry, silver, and a few rather sensitive real estate documents.Before she knows it, the meticulous Callahan is up to her elbows in a case involving illicit love triangles, crooked business deals, long-distance scams, and a dead body. Now she has to roll up her sleeves and start some industrial strength sleuthing to solve -- and survive -- this mess.