A haunting historical novel that intertwines the lives of Charles Dickens in Victorian London with that of Mathinna, an Aboriginal Tasmanian girl adopted by Sir John and Lady Jane Franklin. Moving between England and the brutal realities of colonial Tasmania, the story explores the destructive power of desire—whether for love, status, redemption, or control—and the moral blindness of empire. Richard Flanagan, one of Australia’s most acclaimed novelists and later winner of the Man Booker Prize, brings lyrical intensity and psychological insight to this meditation on longing and its consequences. Rich in atmosphere and emotional depth, this is a compelling read for those drawn to literary historical fiction and searching examinations of human motive.
This richly illustrated volume offers an accessible introduction to the life and work of Louis Comfort Tiffany, one of the leading figures of American Art Nouveau. Best known for his luminous stained glass windows and iconic lamps, Tiffany also worked in jewelry, pottery, interior design, and metalwork. The book traces his artistic development, his experiments with color and glassmaking techniques, and the lasting influence of his decorative vision. Written by art historian Jacob Baal-Teshuva, known for his clear and engaging studies of major artists, the text combines scholarly insight with visual appeal. Featuring numerous color plates, this compact edition will interest readers drawn to decorative arts, design history, and the elegance of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship.
From the author of The Book Thief comes this darkly funny and ultimately uplifting thriller which proves that anyone can be extraordinary. Ed Kennedy is just your less-than-average Joe who is hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey. But after he single-handedly manages to catch a bank robber, he receives a playing card in the mail: the Ace of Diamonds. This is the first message. Four more will follow. But before this particular card game can end, Ed will be changed forever . . . Will Audrey love the man he has become?
Romanzo tra i più importanti di Heinrich Böll, Premio Nobel per la Letteratura nel 1972, è un ampio affresco della Germania del Novecento attraverso la figura di Leni, donna semplice e insieme straordinaria. Intorno a lei si compone un “ritratto di gruppo” fatto di voci, testimonianze e punti di vista diversi che ricostruiscono la sua vita dagli anni del nazismo al dopoguerra. Con sguardo ironico e partecipe, Böll indaga la responsabilità individuale, l’ipocrisia sociale, la memoria e la dignità umana, offrendo un romanzo corale, ricco di umanità e profondità morale, capace di parlare ancora al lettore contemporaneo.
Eine kenntnisreiche Einführung in die Welt des amerikanischen Bourbon-Whiskeys: Dieses Buch beleuchtet Herkunft, Geschichte und Herstellung einer Spirituose, die wie kaum eine andere mit der Kultur der USA verbunden ist. Von den gesetzlichen Grundlagen über traditionelle Produktionsmethoden bis hin zu Geschmacksprofilen und bekannten Marken entsteht ein fundiertes Porträt des „American Whiskey“. Ergänzt wird dies durch Hinweise zur Verkostung und Anregungen für den Einsatz in klassischen Cocktails. Gary Regan war einer der einflussreichsten Barkeeper und Spirituosenexperten seiner Zeit und prägte mit seinen Veröffentlichungen die moderne Barkultur entscheidend. Gemeinsam mit Mardee Haidin Regan vermittelt er hier profundes Wissen ebenso wie ansteckende Begeisterung. Ein informatives und zugleich unterhaltsames Buch für Einsteiger wie für Kenner, die mehr über Herkunft, Handwerk und Mythos des Bourbon erfahren möchten.
Mistični roman jednog od najznačajnijih autora nemačkog ekspresionizma i ezoterijske proze, poznatog po „Golemu“, vodi čitaoca u zagonetnu atmosferu Amsterdama, gde se svakodnevica prepliće sa okultnim i nadrealnim. U središtu priče je susret sa tajanstvenim „zelenim licem“, koji pokreće niz neobičnih događaja i unutrašnjih preispitivanja. Kroz motive tajnih društava, sudbine, identiteta i duhovnog buđenja, roman istražuje granice između stvarnosti i iluzije. Meyrinkova sugestivna, simbolima prožeta proza privući će ljubitelje mistike, filozofskih romana i atmosfere nalik snu, u kojoj ništa nije sasvim onako kako izgleda.
Autobiografska knjiga poznate norveške glumice i redateljice, dugogodišnje suradnice Ingmara Bergmana, intimno je svjedočanstvo o životu pred i iza kamere. U njoj autorica promišlja o vlastitom odrastanju, umjetničkom sazrijevanju, ljubavi, majčinstvu i cijeni javne izloženosti. Iskreno i bez uljepšavanja govori o sumnjama, strahovima i stalnom procesu unutarnje promjene koji prati osobni i profesionalni razvoj. Ovo je topla, introspektivna knjiga o identitetu i hrabrosti da budemo ranjivi, koja će osobito zainteresirati ljubitelje filma, autobiografija i snažnih ženskih glasova 20. stoljeća.
The all-new adventure from the author of The Hundred Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
The first in Henning Mankell’s acclaimed Kurt Wallander series, this novel introduces the brooding Swedish inspector as he investigates the brutal murder of an elderly farming couple in rural Skåne. When a dying word uttered by one of the victims points toward foreign involvement, the crime ignites simmering racial tensions and exposes deep anxieties within Swedish society. Mankell, one of Scandinavia’s most influential crime writers, combines a gripping police procedural with a thoughtful exploration of xenophobia, social change, and moral uncertainty. Stark, atmospheric, and psychologically astute, this is a compelling start to a series that helped define modern Nordic noir and will appeal to readers who appreciate character-driven mysteries with a strong sense of place.
Set in a British West African colony during the Second World War, this novel follows Major Henry Scobie, a weary police officer torn between duty, compassion, and his own moral code. As financial strain and a troubled marriage weigh on him, Scobie becomes entangled in a relationship that deepens his inner conflict and tests his Catholic faith. What unfolds is a powerful study of guilt, pity, love, and the dangerous consequences of good intentions. Graham Greene, one of the twentieth century’s most acclaimed English novelists, is known for exploring themes of faith, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. This work is widely regarded as one of his finest achievements—intense, psychologically astute, and deeply human. It will appeal to readers who appreciate character-driven fiction and searching explorations of conscience and responsibility.
This early travel book by one of the twentieth century’s most distinctive novelists recounts his 1935 journey into the interior of Liberia, then one of the least mapped regions of West Africa. Setting out with his cousin, he ventures beyond the colonial settlements and into remote villages, recording the physical hardships of the trek as well as his own psychological and moral reflections. The narrative reveals a young writer testing himself against isolation, illness, and uncertainty, while probing themes that would later shape his fiction: faith, doubt, the legacy of empire, and the pull of the “darkness” within the human heart. Candid, observant, and often self-questioning, this work offers both a vivid travelogue and a revealing portrait of the artist in formation.
A late entry in the acclaimed Kurt Wallander series by the celebrated Swedish crime writer who helped define Nordic noir, this novel finds the Ystad detective confronting a chilling series of murders that strike disturbingly close to home. When three young friends are found dead in period costume and a colleague is later killed, Wallander is drawn into an investigation that exposes hidden connections and simmering resentments beneath the calm surface of southern Sweden. Taut and atmospheric, the story explores loneliness, moral disintegration, and the quiet fractures of modern society. A compelling choice for readers who appreciate psychologically rich, character-driven crime fiction.
This substantial anthology brings together four landmark works of nineteenth-century American fiction, offering a sweeping view of the nation’s literary imagination. Spanning Puritan New England, the vast Mississippi River, the Civil War battlefield, and the obsessive hunt across the high seas, these novels explore sin and guilt, freedom and conscience, courage and fear, obsession and fate. The volume features major voices of the American Renaissance and Realism—writers whose influence continues to shape world literature. With psychological depth, symbolic richness, and vivid storytelling, the collection invites readers to consider the moral and spiritual struggles at the heart of the American experience. An excellent choice for students and general readers alike, it provides both an accessible introduction and a rewarding return to enduring classics.
A darkly comic and unsettling novella by Graham Greene, this story centers on a young translator in Geneva who becomes entangled with a grotesquely wealthy industrialist known for hosting extravagant “bomb parties.” At these gatherings, guests endure humiliation and moral compromise in exchange for lavish gifts, exposing the corrosive effects of greed and the emptiness of materialism. As the narrator falls in love with the magnate’s daughter, he is drawn into a bitter clash between integrity and cynicism. Lean and sharp, the novel blends satire with moral inquiry, reflecting Greene’s enduring fascination with faith, corruption, and the frailties of the human heart.
Stručno djelo posvećeno specifičnostima radnih odnosa u pomorstvu, s naglaskom na pravni položaj pomoraca, ugovore o radu na brodu, prava i obveze članova posade te odgovornost brodara. Knjiga obrađuje izvore pomorskog radnog prava, nacionalne i međunarodne propise te posebnosti koje proizlaze iz prirode rada na moru. Namijenjena je studentima prava, osobito onima koji se usmjeravaju na pomorsko pravo, ali i pravnicima, brodarskim društvima te svima koji se bave radnopravnim pitanjima u pomorskom sektoru. Autor je istaknuti pravni stručnjak povezan sa Sveučilištem u Rijeci, što djelu daje dodatnu stručnu težinu i relevantnost u domaćem kontekstu.
Bespoštedan, duhovit i simpatično zajedljiv, roman. Nevjerojatnost ljubavi istražuje zbrku života i zamršenost ljubavi, gubitka i patnje. Ujedno nam otkriva koliko nisko čovjek može pasti i koliko se visoko duša može uzvinuti. Svaka slika ima svoju priču, a kad bi mogla govoriti, što bi nam rekla? Kad u ljubav razočarana Annie McDee, tražeći u staretinarnici dar za neprikladnog muškarca, slučajno naleti na prljavu sliku, neće imati pojma što je otkrila.
Putovi do raja na Zemlji. Kad vladaš svojim umom, vladaš tijelom.
This mid-century anthology gathers a wide range of American essays that reflect the country’s literary voice, intellectual concerns, and cultural debates. Designed for students and general readers, the collection brings together notable essayists whose works explore themes such as democracy, individualism, social change, nature, morality, and the evolving American identity. The selections showcase the clarity, vigor, and diversity of American prose, offering both literary value and historical insight. Charles B. Shaw, known as an editor and educator, compiled this expanded edition to provide a broader and more representative sampling of American thought and style. The volume serves not only as an introduction to important writers but also as a window into the ideas that have shaped public discourse. An appealing choice for readers interested in classic nonfiction, American studies, or the development of the essay as a literary form.
