Hailed by Milan Kundera as "an heir of Joyce and Kafka," Prix Goncourt winner Patrick Chamoiseau is among the leading Francophone writers today. With most of his novels having appeared in English, this book opens a new window on his oeuvre. A moving poetic essay that bears witness to the forgotten history of the French penal colony in French Guiana, French Guiana—Memory Traces of the Penal Colony accompanied by more than sixty evocative color photographs by Rodolphe Hammadi and translated,...

Kathy Austin works for British Intelligence just after World War Two and travels the world to investigate unexplained phenomena – for aliens walk amongst us! After Kenya, Namibia, and Amazonia, the first volume of the fourth season. After her exhausting mission in Amazonia, Kathy Austin is off to Scotland on holiday. She intends to take possession of a house her great-aunt bequeathed her. Unfortunately, she finds the house ruined, burned down a few weeks earlier – and it also appears that ...

"Gas-Engines and Producer-Gas Plants" by Rodolphe Edgard Mathot is a comprehensive exploration of the principles and applications of gas engines and the production of gas from various fuels. The book delves into the mechanics of gas engines, detailing their design, operation, and efficiency. Mathot provides insights into the technology behind producer gas plants, emphasizing their role in energy production and the conversion of solid fuels into usable gas. This work serves as a valuable re...

Fueling Mechanics: 6 Classic Books on Gas, Oil, and Petrol Engines is a comprehensive anthology that delves deep into the technological advancements and mechanical intricacies of internal combustion engines. This collection deftly merges historical insight with technical analysis, offering readers a well-rounded view of the evolution of gas, oil, and petrol engines. Each work within this anthology reflects a different facet of automotive historyâ€"ranging from detailed mechanical blueprint...

Is the idea of Europe outdated? The concept of European unity, the animating spirit of the European Union, seems increasingly fragile in the face of far-right populist movements. In Locating Europe , Rodolphe Gasché attempts to answer the question of how to think about Europe. Is it a figure, a concept, or an idea? Is there anything still compelling and urgent about the idea of Europe?By looking at phenomenologist and postphenomenological thinkers in the second half of the...

An aristocrat thirsting for adventure meets a legendary pirate woman who appears to be involved in a rash of hauntings. Volume 1 of 2. The peace of Mordwick, a small coastal village, is shattered by the news that mysterious individuals have come ashore to dig up the recently departed. They looked like pirates, and rumours swell that the infamous captain Black Mary, a legendary, freedom-loving marauder desperately wanted by the Royal Navy, is involved. Could she be the cause of a wave of sp...

In "Gas-Engines and Producer-Gas Plants," Rodolphe Edgard Mathot offers a comprehensive examination of the technical principles and applications of gas engines, intricately detailing their operational dynamics and efficiency aspects. The work melds theoretical insights with practical methodologies, reflecting a meticulous literary style that caters to both engineers and scholars. Mathot contextualizes the evolution of producer gas technology within the broader framework of early 20th-centu...

A short history of piracy and capitalismWhen capitalism spread along the trade routes toward the Indies…when radio opened an era of mass communication . . . when the Internet became part of the global economy…pirates were there. And although most people see pirates as solitary anarchists out to destroy capitalism, it turns out the opposite is true. They are the ones who forge the path.In The Pirate Organization, Rodolphe Durand and Jean-Philippe Ve...

Gasché expounds on Aristotle, Heidegger, and Arendt in "a major interpretative achievement that underscores what is at stake in political thought" ( Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews).As one of the most respected voices of Continental philosophy today, Rodolphe Gasché pulls together Aristotle's conception of rhetoric, Martin Heidegger's debate with theory, and Hannah Arendt's conception of judgment in a single work on the centrality of these themes as fundam...

Full colour and packed with action photos, this book profiles the best players in the world, telling the stories of their rise and success. Each player is profiled in a dedicated spread with key statistics and points of interest.Celebrate the greatest footballers from the world game's current era.The Stars of Football profiles over 90 players, telling the stories of their rise and successes.Fully updated for 2025 with new chapters on the brightest you...

The World's Best PlayersCelebrate the greatest footballers from the world game's current era. The Stars of Football profiles over 90 players, telling the stories of their rise and successes. Fully updated for 2024 with new chapters on the brightest young talent and the game's latest heroes. This modern, fully illustrated book showcases the biggest names to grace the World Cup and other elite competitions. Learn about masters such as Messi and Ronaldo, plus other he...

A comprehensive source on firm strategy, including business strategy,corporate strategy, and strategic managementBuilding on 35 years of experience and nine French editions, STRATEGOR is more than a toolbox. It systematically links theory, research, and strategypractice, providing a comprehensive view of all aspects of firm strategy.STRATEGOR describes and analyzes the theories underpinning strategicthinking. Understanding these theories is essential fo...