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The warm, funny memoir of Gregor Fisher, the much loved Scottish actor best known for Rab C. Nesbitt, told as he uncovers his dramatic family history. Growing up in the Glasgow suburbs, Gregor was 14 when he asked where he was christened and was told that he was adopted. But it wasn't quite that simple. And so began an unfolding of truths, half truths and polite cover-ups from his various families.

A young woman named Samantha Andretti wakes up in a hospital bed. Samantha was abducted when she was 13. She was kept prisoner for 15 years. The man by her side, Dr Green, believes that Samantha's memories contain the clues that will lead to the capture of her abductor. But why does she keep referring to a labyrinth? Outside the hospital, private investigator Bruno Genko does not have long to live. Bruno was assigned to Samantha's case many years ago, and now it is his chance to make amends.

Ein Weihnachtstag im Haus der viktorianischen Familie Edgeworth 1885. Der Patriarch Duncan lässt keinen Zweifel daran, dass er der Herr im Haus ist, gegenüber seiner Familie verhält er sich anmaßend und tyrannisch. Als seine Frau stirbt, wird sie kurzerhand durch eine andere ersetzt, kaum älter als seine Töchter. Von dem Moment an, in dem die erste Teetasse umgestoßen wird, braut sich ein Sturm zusammen. Ivy Compton-Burnett entwirft eine Welt, in der unablässig die Tugend beschworen und bewundert und im selben Moment verhöhnt wird. Stets trägt das Laster den Sieg davon.

At police headquarters in steamy, tropical Darwin, a cop is brutally slain - right under the noses of his colleagues. The equally savage murder of select members of Darwin's legal fraternity follows, leaving investigating officers completely baffled. Is there a serial killer at large, and what connects the victims? These are the questions lead homicide investigator Russell Foley struggles with, while facing his own personal demons brought about by a failed marriage and the disintegration of his relationship with his best friend.

In 1982 when recently graduated Gregor Reid was introduced to the concept of microbes benefitting humans, almost nobody had heard of the term probiotic. Today, probiotics are a $60 billion market involving multiple industries and scientists around the world, spanning applications in humans, animals, insects, coral, fish and other species, all with the intention of improving health.

Auschwitz, 1943. It’s snowing outside and Block 10 looks even bleaker than usual. Gioele Errera, a young Jewish boy imprisoned in the camp, finds the body of an SS officer. Hugo Fischer is sent to investigate the unexplained death of the renowned Nazi. But Hugo is hiding a secret—he is suffering from a degenerative disease. The only way for him to survive is to give his support to the Reich and hide his condition.

Thou shalt in no way use this sacred science to offend the great God, and to work ill unto thy neighbor; thou shalt communicate it unto no living person whom dost not thoroughly know by long practice and conversation, examining well whether such a person really intendeth to work for the good or for the evil. And if thou shalt wish to grant it unto him, thou shalt well observe and punctually, the same fashion and manner, which I have made use of with thee, and if thou doest otherwise, he who shall receive it shall draw no fruit therefrom.

So offen und persönlich wie noch nie: die Autobiographie! Gregor Gysi hat linkes Denken geprägt und wurde zu einem seiner wichtigsten Protagonisten. Hier erzählt er von seinen zahlreichen Leben: als Anwalt, Politiker, Autor, Moderator und Familienvater. Seine Autobiographie ist ein Geschichts-Buch, das die Erschütterungen und Extreme, die Entwürfe und Enttäuschungen des 20. Jahrhunderts auf sehr persönliche Weise erlebbar macht.

The phone call to the police arrives at dusk from an isolated farmhouse, 50 miles from the city. A terrified woman's voice pleads for help. But a violent storm rages in the area, and the first available patrol only succeeds in reaching her hours later. It is too late. Something perturbing has happened, something which leaves the investigators in the dark. Just one person is able to reveal the message hidden behind this act of evil, but this person is no longer a policeman.

Mention the word earthquake and most people think of California. But while the Golden State shakes on a regular basis, Washington State, Oregon, and British Columbia are located in a zone that can produce the world’s biggest earthquakes and tsunamis. In the eastern part of the continent, small cities and large, from Ottawa to Montréal to New York City, sit in active earthquake zones. In fact, more than 100-million North Americans live in active seismic zones, many of whom do not realize the risk to their community.

A charming book full of pathos and humor that tells the true story of the world-famous Lindsay String Quartet, their adventures during 40 years of world travel, and their achievements of the highest accolades, which made them one of the most revered quartets of the 20th century. This book is both engaging and humorous while also giving a uniquely personal perspective into the life of one of the world's greatest quartet cellists. A must-listen for any fan of chamber music and in particular of the famed Lindsay String Quartet.

The Australian Outback is a hot, remote, desolate place to die. Skeletal remains of several young women have been discovered in the bottom of a long-abandoned well, and major crime investigators Russell Foley and Sam Rose are assigned to the case. Foley and Rose soon learn a number of young backpackers, traveling around Australia on the adventure of a lifetime, have been reported missing in the area. Are these the remains of those unfortunate young women?

Martin Gregor-Dellin war einer der profiliertesten Kenner Richard Wagners. In dieser fundierten und fesselnden Biografie gibt er Auskunft über das Leben...

Kennen Sie einen Menschen, dessen Sicherheit, Klarheit und Ausstrahlung Sie immer wieder beeindruckt? Wünschen Sie sich nichts sehnlich, als auch selbst Ihre Mitmenschen mit solch charismatischem Auftreten in Ihren Bann zu ziehen? Suchen Sie nach einer Möglichkeit, diesen Wunsch aus eigener Kraft und mit konkreten Maßnahmen endlich wahr werden zu lassen? Dann hat dieses Buch eine gute Nachricht für Sie: Selbstbewusstsein kann jeder erlernen und hier erfahren Sie, wie das auch Ihnen zuverlässig und fast wie nebenbei gelingt.

Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen des Politikbetriebs. Politiker müssen etwas zu sagen haben, aber Reden ist auch gefährlich. Jeder Satz kann aus dem Zusammenhang gerissen, auf die Goldwaage gelegt und vom politischen Gegner bewusst fehlinterpretiert werden. Nichts ist so einfach wie man es gerne hätte, aber komplizierte Sachverhalte zu erklären ist in Zeiten von kurzen Aufmerksamkeitsspannen eine besondere Herausforderung. Oft müssen Themen wie die Veräußerungserlösgewinnsteuer erst einmal "übersetzt" werden, um auf ihre Relevanz für Bürgerinnen und Bürger hinzuweisen und damit ihr Interesse zu wecken.

Marlene Wegener is on the run. She has stolen something from her husband, something priceless, irreplaceable. But she doesn't get very far. When her car veers off a bleak midwinter road she takes refuge in the remote home of Simon Keller, a tough mountain man who lives alone with his demons. Here in her high mountain sanctuary, she begins to rekindle a sense of herself: tough, capable, no longer the trophy on a gangster's arm. But Herr Wegener does not know how to forgive, and in his rage he makes a pact with the devil.

How the captains of the last 50 years have gone about leading the world's most successful rugby team. The job of All Blacks captain comes with a scrutiny that puts it alongside the prime minister in terms of profile and public expectation. It takes a strong, confident and assured personality to captain a team where failure is never tolerated.

With their eyes wide open, central banks, in their fight against the consequences of the global financial crisis and debt crisis, have fallen into the zero interest rate trap. While the euro area is deeply stuck in this quagmire, the US has only recently executed a monetary policy U-turn and is now sliding ineluctably into the same trap. The Zero Interest Trap discusses questions such as, are there any paths at all by which politicians, investors, and society can get out of the zero interest rate trap unscathed?

Thirteen tales of Horror, perfect for a dark and stormy Friday the 13th…or a sunny Tuesday afternoon. From science fiction to classic European horror, interwoven with layers of creep factor, gore, and mystery that will keep you listening…and looking over your shoulder.