Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of empirical research. Chapters are authored by the actual founders (and/or leading exponents) of these theoretical programs; many chapters contain a description of the inception, growth, and present status of the theoretical program. The book covers a broad range of sociological concerns, from the in...

"Like Cold Tuscan Stone, the novel is light on its feet, with a protagonist who will strike readers as a good guy to hang around with."— BooklistPerfect for readers of Donna Leon and Martin Walker, this thrilling addition to David Wagner's Italian mysteries immerses us in the sights, smells and tastes of Italy, this time in a picture-perfect Alpine town with a surprising dark sideRick Montoya is looking forward to a break ...

"Perfect for readers who enjoy a complex puzzle, a bit of humor, and a fairly gentle procedural. Don't miss this one." — Library Journal, starred reviewRick Montoya has moved from New Mexico to Rome, embracing the life of a translator. He's settling in to la dolce vita when a school friend who is now senior in the Italian Art Squad recruits Rick for an unofficial undercover role. Armed with a list of galleries, suspects, and an expense account, Rick arrive...

Bukarest im Frühjahr 2002: David Wagner hat eine Wohnung mitten in der Stadt, viel Zeit und müsste einen Roman schreiben. Er aber besucht bloß Ceaușescus Paläste, verspielt Geld im Casino, vermisst seine kleine Tochter, trifft Schriftsteller, Ganoven und Verleger, verliebt sich in eine rumänische Dichterin und soll Gellu Naums Wintermantel zu Oskar Pastior nach Berlin bringen – kurz, er gerät in einen Roman, statt einen zu schreiben.

Nach seinen beiden großen Büchern Leben und Der vergessliche Riese begibt David Wagner sich in seinem neuen Roman auf ein west-östliches Abenteuer, das von Istanbul über drei Kontinente hinweg bis tief in die bewegte Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts führt.Verkin ist um die siebzig, Türkin und Armenierin, Kosmopolitin, Unternehmerin, Politikerin. David ist Mitte vierzig, ein Schriftsteller aus Berlin, aufgewachsen am Rhein. Die beiden spazieren durc...

"Wagner skillfully inserts nuggets of local culture without slowing down the narrative pace, and perhaps even more importantly, he gets Italy right. He understands the nuances of Italian manners and mentality as well as the glorious national preoccupation with food."— Publishers WeeklyThe most famous cathedral façade in Italy is found in Umbria—a structure of gothic spires, arches, statues, and mosaics. But as translator Rick Montoya discovers, thi...

"An armchair travelers delight"— Publishers WeeklyOne dead art collector and a gallery of suspects. This romantic weekend just turned deadly…Translator Rick Montoya is looking forward to a quiet weekend away with his girlfriend, Betta, an art fraud investigator for the Italian Culture Ministry. Their destination: the beautiful village of Urbino, home to Renaissance masters Rafael and the lesser-known Piero della Francesca. While Be...

A marvelously illustrated guide to the world’s mothsWith more than 160,000 named species, moths are a familiar sight to most of us, flickering around lights, pollinating wildflowers about meadows and gardens, and as unwelcome visitors to our woolens. They come in a variety of colors, from earthy greens and browns to gorgeous patterns of infinite variety, and range in size from enormous atlas moths to tiny leafmining moths. Moths of the World is an essentia...

Orvieto―its very name brings to mind priceless art, colorful ceramics, and straw-colored wine. And the most famous cathedral façade in Italy, a structure of gothic spires, arches, statues, and mosaics. But as Rick Montoya discovers, this jewel of Umbria can have an ugly side as well.When Rick Montoya moved to his mother’s Italy from his father’s Santa Fe, New Mexico, to work as a freelance translator using his dual heritage, he didn’t expect to be helping the Italian police. His ma...

A prequel to the beloved Rick Montoya Italian mystery series, Roman Count Down brings the streets of Rome to life as translator Rick Montoya comes to grips with life as a resident of The Eternal City and investigates a brutal murder in an Italian adventure unlike any otherRick Montoya, eager to experience more of his Italian mother's culture, heads to Rome to start his own translation business. He's armed with curiosity and an appetite for local food and w...

Drüben und drüben – zwei Kindheiten in Ost und West, meisterhaft erzählt von Jochen Schmidt und David Wagner.Zwei der erstaunlichsten Schriftsteller ihrer Generation, Jochen Schmidt und David Wagner, erzählen von ihrer Kindheit in den beiden Deutschlands. Schmidt, Jahrgang 1970, wuchs in einem Neubaugebiet in Ost-Berlin auf, Wagner, Jahrgang 1971, in einem Einfamilienhaus am Rhein. Von Kindheitsraum zu Kindheitsraum – Kinderzimmer, Wohnzimmer, Küche, Spiel...

The most riveting reads in history meet today's biggest thriller writers in Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads.Edited by David Morrell and Hank Wagner, Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads examines 100 seminal works of suspense through essays contributed by such esteemed modern thriller writers as: David Baldacci, Steve Berry, Sandra Brown, Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, Heather Graham, John Lescroart, Gayle Lynds, Katherine Neville, Michael Palmer, James Rollins, R. L. Stine, and many more.Thrill...