Ein rares Meisterwerk zeitgenössischer Prosa, eine dicht gesponnene, psychologisch raffiniert umgesetzte Erzählung, die an die frühen Stücke von Patricia Highsmith erinnert, in ihrer Kunstfertigkeit aber an die Novellistik großer europäischer Erzähltradition anknüpft.

Sie verhexte Kaiser und Könige, trieb reiche Kaufleute in den Ruin und vereinte ehrbare Bürger, Händler und Halunken in gemeinsamer Obsession: die Tulpe, eine gärtnerische Novität aus dem Orient, die vor allem in den Niederlanden großen Anklang fand. Hier entspann sich bald ein intensiver Tulpenhandel und die Blume wurde zum Anlage- und Prestigeobjekt Nummer eins. Doch als 1637 plötzlich die Preise in den Keller fielen, folgte ein wirtschaftliches Desaster von ungeahntem Ausmaß, das z...

An intimate reflection on Japanese art and architecture from one of the country's greatest novelists. This is an enchanting essay on aesthetics by one of the greatest Japanese novelists.

A practical guide to taking control of your mental health for today, tomorrow, and the days after, from the Sunday Times bestselling author and beloved entertainer

Failures in business, politics and other aspects of experience are found to be due to an absence of 'skin in the game', referring to the presence of something to lose in the issue at a personal level, in this assertive corrective to uncertain times from the author of "Antifragile".

Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions.

The Eighth Edition of Kirk's Fire Investigation is included in required and supplemental fire investigation professional training and certification programs by the National Fire Academy, the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), and the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI). This text blends both academic information for the student and real-world applications for the practicing fire safety professional to become the best in their field. The leading Fire Investi...

Understand and be understood in English with the best-selling English Pronunciation in Use. This book, with over four hours of free downloadable audio, includes 60 units of explanations, examples, practice exercises and answers for intermediate level (B1-B2) learners of English. You will become confident with all areas of English pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation, and can practise with simple 'listen and repeat' activities, modelled with ...