A prologue to a longer tale. A novel of courage and sacrifice.A drama of love and lost hope renewed.A story of a boy who fears his life is running out of time, a man with a second chance, and the bond they form in the time they share...Sometimes you must give your life, to get it back...

Famous American author Jack London brings us four more tales of adventure. "The Red One" is the story of an explorer who tangles with cannibals to discover a mysterious artifact of possible otherworldly origins, "The Hussy" and "Like Argus of Ancient Times" are both adventurous stories of quests for gold, and "The Princess" is a rousing tale of adventure on the high seas.

Iceberg Slim described himself as “ill…from America’s fake façade of justice and democracy,” an illness that may have been a detriment, but evolved into the tales that serve as a chilling reminder that we are all still inmates of one prison or another, and the time to break free has arrived.Iceberg Slim took the public into the raw, unseen, predatory reality of America with his first book, Pimp. This time around, he puts the emphasis on reality with his co...

«Politik und Religion» ist wieder ein zentraler Gegenstand der öffentlichen Debatte. Nach langen Jahren, in denen viele Sozialwissenschaftler die Erwartung hegten, der religiöse Glaube werde im Gefolge des «Modernisierungsprozesses» allmählich ausgezehrt und schließlich absterben, wird heute das «Ende der Säkularisierungsthese» erörtert. Die Religion erweist ihre Bedeutung für die Politik weltweit im Guten wie im Bösen. Die Meinung, Politik und Religion ließen sich schiedlichfriedlich tren...

As the application of object technology--particularly the Java programming language--has become commonplace, a new problem has emerged to confront the software development community. Significant numbers of poorly designed programs have been created by less-experienced developers, resulting in applications that are inefficient and hard to maintain and extend. Increasingly, software system professionals are discovering just how difficult it is to work with these inherited, "non-optimal" appl...

Ohne Hans Scholl hätte es die Weiße Rose nicht gegeben. Aber wie kam der 23-Jährige dazu, sein Leben im Kampf gegen Hitler zu riskieren? Robert Zoske zeichnet auf der Grundlage von bisher unbekannten Dokumenten ein neues, faszinierendes Bild des jungen Widerstandskämpfers.Das Buch beschreibt einen bisher wenig bekannten Hans Scholl, den der Heroismus der Hitlerjugend ebenso anzog wie die Dichtung Stefan Georges und eine naturmystische Frömmigkeit, der Gedichte und Erzählungen schri...

"Desde que existe el libro nadie está ya completamente solo, sin otra perspectiva que la que le ofrece su propio punto de vista, pues tiene al alcance de su mano el presente y el pasado, el pensar y el sentir de toda la humanidad". Stefan Zweig fue un lector empedernido que plasmó sus observaciones tanto en las reseñas que publicó en la prensa escrita como en los prólogos a la obra de otros autores. Los textos aquí reunidos dan buena prueba de la sagacidad, la erudición y la elegancia a la...

Mille ans après notre ère, le monde est en paix.À Kamisu 66, une communauté rurale japonaise bâtie au cœur d'une nature luxuriante, les habitants vivent dans l'harmonie et l'égalité. Quant aux menaces extérieures, elles sont tenues à distance grâce au Cordon sacré.Comme tous les adolescents, Saki et ses amis attendent avec impatience d'être initiés au jyuryoku, un puissant pouvoir psychique. Et si la réalité était plus sombre et plus inquiétante que celle qu...

Structural Reliability Analysis and Prediction, Third Edition is a textbook which addresses the important issue of predicting the safety of structures at the design stage and also the safety of existing, perhaps deteriorating structures. Attention is focused on the development and definition of limit states such as serviceability and ultimate strength, the definition of failure and the various models which might be used to describe strength and loading. This book emphasises concep...

In 'The Sea's Ruthless Gamble,' readers will embark on a journey through the turbulent waters of classic maritime adventure. This anthology, featuring six riveting novels, captures the multifaceted nature of seafaring life. From the harrowing challenges faced by intrepid sailors to the enchantments of distant shores, this collection explores the relentless power of the sea. The narratives vary from suspenseful adventures and moral dilemmas to romantic escapades and mystical encounters, cre...

Pirates have always stoked our collective imagination with their fearless quests, roguish independence, and promises of hidden riches waiting to be claimed. The groan of the timber deck beneath a pirate's boots, the whip of sails overhead, and the thunderous boom of cannon fire evoke an era when open waters were filled with both danger and limitless possibility. Now, when all mysteries have lost their spell and everyday routines kill our spirit, the thrill and legend of secret harbors, cry...

Reflecting major contemporary developments in theory and clinical practice, the second edition of this authoritative guide has been significantly rewritten with 85% new material. Cognitive therapy (CT) pioneer Aaron T. Beck and associates provide cutting-edge knowledge about the cognitive model of depression and the most effective, lasting ways to reduce clients' suffering. The volume links clearly explained theoretical principles to specific therapeutic strategies. Techni...