David L. Robbins Libri

Estate 1943. Hitler ha messo in campo tutta la potenza della tecnologia tedesca, i carri armati Tigre, potenti, apparentemente indistruttibili e inarrestabili. Contro di lui sono schierati gli uomini dell'esercito sovietico. I russi sono molti ma dispongono di armi di tecnologia inferiore. In realtà si tratta di uno scontro tra colossi d'argilla. Senza i pozzi petroliferi del Caucaso la macchina bellica di Hitler non può marciare e l'URSS, dal canto suo, se non riesce a mantenere il possesso del petrolio potrebbe soccombere lasciando via libera al nazismo. E il fulcro di tutto diventa una cittadella, Kursk, dove si affrontano soprattutto uomini e donne disperati.

The story follows Boyd Cooper, a retired marshal seeking a peaceful life, who is reluctantly drawn back into action when a confrontation with outlaws escalates into violence. Faced with the need to form a posse and confront the dangers of his past, he must navigate the challenges of his old life while grappling with his desire for tranquility.

Set in the rugged landscape of the Old West, a seasoned marshal joins forces with a determined teenage bounty hunter. Together, they navigate challenges and confront outlaws, embodying the themes of justice and camaraderie. Their partnership highlights the clash between youthful ambition and seasoned experience, offering a thrilling adventure filled with action and moral dilemmas.

Riding the hard trail presents numerous challenges in this Ralph Compton western, where characters face the harsh realities of frontier life. As they navigate treacherous landscapes and confront dangers from both nature and outlaws, themes of perseverance and camaraderie emerge. The gritty portrayal of life on the trail highlights the resilience of those who seek fortune and freedom in the untamed West, making for an engaging and authentic adventure.

In this gripping western, a family man embarks on a perilous journey that tests his limits and morality. As he navigates treacherous landscapes and confronts dangerous foes, he must make choices that could endanger his loved ones. Themes of loyalty, survival, and the harsh realities of frontier life intertwine, creating a tense narrative filled with action and emotional depth. The story highlights the struggle between familial duty and personal sacrifice in a rugged, unforgiving setting.

Set in the rugged backdrop of Bluff City, this western tale follows a man's quest for fortune amidst danger and deception. As he navigates the treacherous landscape, he encounters the harsh realities of life in the Old West, where ambition can lead to both wealth and peril. The story explores themes of survival, greed, and the fine line between success and demise in a lawless land.

With the advent of the 1990s, South Africa helped to complete a cycle in Africa's long history: the continent was freed of the "rigours if not the scars" of European domination. Suddenly, borders were opened and all of Africa became accessible to South Africans - as if they had at last been released into their broader home. Aspects of Africa is South African travel writer David Robbins' account of visits he made to Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. It is a vivid evocation of people, places and themes, from Namibia's relaxed capital city of Windhoek to the tragedy of Rwanda; from the tensions of Kinshasa to the heat and silence of Olduvai. Robbins does not claim to provide a definite overview. His approach is intentionally narrower and deeper and his penetrating yet sensitive writing uncovers the often startling images inherent in a continent whose vastness and complexities continue to fascinate and perplex. Here is an essentially African writer involved in some of the realities of "broader home".

A fierce feud drives the narrative, highlighting the lengths characters will go to resolve their conflicts. As tensions escalate, unexpected alliances form, leading to a gripping exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for peace. The story delves into the complexities of relationships and the impact of past grievances, ultimately suggesting that reconciliation may come at a high cost. With rich character development and intense emotional stakes, the book invites readers to reflect on the nature of rivalry and forgiveness.

Set in the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, the narrative explores the precarious fate of Eastern Europe as it grapples with the consequences of the nuclear meltdown. The story delves into the human experience amid chaos, highlighting the struggles and resilience of those affected by the catastrophe. Themes of survival, fear, and the impact of technological failure resonate throughout, painting a vivid picture of a region on the brink of change.

Chancy Gantry and Ollie Teal are honest cowpunchers, riding herd on fifteen hundred longhorns from Texas to Kansas. Their trail boss, Lucas Stout, is tough but fair. He's never lost a hand on a drive and doesn't aim to start now. So when a cowhand needs a sawbones bad, Stout sends Chancy and Ollie to escort the man to a town called Prosperity, which none of them has ever heard of. At first glance, the town looks deserted - but the saloon is full. The dusty denizens of Prosperity are happy to help the ailing cowboy, especially when they hear about the herd grazing a few miles away. Chancy and Ollie are about to discover that some towns are a lot easier to ride into than ride out of.