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This is the story of the year 1998 in the Solari family vineyard at Bennett Lane near Calistoga: How the grapes were grown, the problems that time and nature threw in their way. The harvest, the fruit, the family. You will remember this book every time you drink a glass of wine.

TRAMPER tells the story of the Capelin, a battered old World War II supply ship that earns its keep crossing the stormy North Pacific between Seattle and the Aleutian Islands delivering cargo to the remote fishing villages of Western Alaska. Rugged trip, rugged people and a dangerous part of the world with a violent history. Its not tourist Alaska.

Mai 1953: Edmund Hillary und Tenzing Norgay bezwingen den höchsten Berg der Welt, den Mount Everest. Ihren erfolgreichen Gipfelsturm verdanken sie nicht zuletzt der aufopferungsvollen Vorarbeit ihrer Expeditionskameraden – darunter George Lowe. Täglich schrieb der neuseeländische Bergsteiger-Pionier für seine Freunde und Verwandten Briefe über die Vorbereitungen der Himalaya-Expedition und den dramatischen Verlauf der historischen Besteigung. Seine Berichte katapultieren d...

In "Riding Recollections," George J. Whyte-Melville offers a vivid tapestry of equestrian life, weaving together personal reflections, memorable encounters, and observations on the social milieu of Victorian England. This semi-autobiographical narrative is marked by its engaging prose and rich imagery, capturing not only the essence of horseback riding but also the subtleties of human behavior and the landscapes they inhabit. Melville's keen eye for detail and lyrical style reflect a deep-...

John George Haigh committed five perfect murders – by dissolving his wealthy victims in sulphuric acid. Then he tipped away the resultant soup to avoid detection on a 'no body, no murder' principle and used his victims' property to fund his luxury lifestyle of silk ties and flashy cars. Murder number six was less than perfect. When a guest in Haigh's hotel disappeared, the police found half-dissolved body parts carelessly thrown into the yard outside his secluded workshop....

Geboren in der ehemaligen britischen Kolonie Indien verlief das Leben von George Orwell alles andere als geradlinig. Er besuchte Schulen in Indien und England, beherrschte mindestens zwei gebräuchliche Sprachen Indiens, arbeitete in diversen Gelegenheitsjobs, trieb sich als Landstreicher in England herum, studierte unter Aldous Huxley, verdiente sich als Polizist in Indien, nahm am spanischen Bürgerkrieg als Freiwilliger auf Seite der Republikaner teil und arbeitete Seite an Seite mit Erne...

In "The Gladiators: A Tale of Rome and Judea," George J. Whyte-Melville crafts a gripping narrative that intertwines the tumultuous realms of ancient Rome and the nascent world of Judea. The novel unfolds through engaging prose characterized by vivid descriptions and rich historical detail, reflecting Melville's adeptness at blending adventure with moral complexity. Set against the backdrop of gladiatorial combat and political intrigue, the story explores themes of power, faith, and the hu...

未來新加坡執政黨會否開啟國家民主化新時代？旅港新加坡學者之城邦國家政治沉思錄　　• 新加坡的威權管治模式正處於何種困境？• 為何新加坡執政黨崇尚精英主義，卻會利用民粹主義，以應對社會聲音？• 為何新加坡執政黨需要主動開啟國家民主化新時代？後李光耀時代的新加坡政治，一直受各界注視。在二〇二〇年大選，新加坡人民行動黨依然贏得選舉，繼續執政，但其得票率下降約百分之十，反對黨所得國會議席數目增至歷史新高，共得十席。對於未來新加坡政治會有何種走向，各界分析未有定論。評論者間漸有的共識是，新加坡管治模式已現暗湧，人民行動黨政府需要變革，以應對新的國家政治氣候轉變。新加坡未來政治想像，可概分為兩類：第一類，以人民行動黨為中心；第二類，以新加坡社會為中心。《威權政治之困境——新加坡未來政治想像》的兩位作者、新加坡學者施仁喬（Cherian George）與劉浩典（Donald Low）主張前者。他們肯定人民行動黨過去的治績，亦認為未來新加坡國家發展仍能受益於其強有力的管...

M&B brings you the very best Medical Romances of 2015 in twelve lovely romances to renew your faith in life – and love! This wonderful collection includes:How to Find a Man in Five Dates by Tina BeckettA Date with Her Valentine Doc by Melanie MilburneBaby Twins to Bind Them by Carol MarinelliMeant-To-Be Family by Marion LennoxTempted by Her Italian Surgeon by Louisa GeorgeHer Greek ...