The psychology and biology behind what we find cute, and how cuteness has shaped cultures around the world.

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...

Henri en Henriette exploiteren een taverne op Kreta. Henriette is chronisch ziek. Henri is verslaafd aan seks. Henriettes zus Rosette komt bij hen wonen. Er vinden spookachtige gebeurtenissen plaats op het eiland. Henriette ontmoet een genezeres. Henri wordt gered door grienden en redt een geheimzinnige vrouw. Na een aardbeving verandert alles.

Een roman met een vrijmoedige knipoog naar de Griekse mythologie.

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

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.

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.

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".

Anaïs Mitchell named to TIME's List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World of 2020

An illuminating book of lyrics and stories from Hadestown-the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical-from its author, songwriter Anaïs Mitchell with a foreword by Steve Earle

On Broadway, this fresh take on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice has become a modern classic. Heralded as "The best new musical of the season," by The Wall Street Journal, and "Sumptuous. ...

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 ...