Op de planeet Thiopa worden de bewoners bedreigd door een hongersnood. De Enterprise en zijn bemanning willen hun vrienden graag helpen, maar Thiopa blijkt te worden geregeerd door een dictator die slechts hongert naar macht. Picard heeft er moeite mee om de hulpgoederen aan de corrupte regering over te dragen, maar als hij niets doet, treft hij daarmee onschuldigen. Kan de Enterprise de machthebbers op andere gedachten brengen?
Il giovane statunitense Ricky Colenso, per aiutare i profughi bosniaci, parte pieno di entusiasmo alla volta di Zagabria, dove lo attende però una fine atroce. Suo nonno, il miliardario Steve Edmond, muove tutte le pedine a sua disposizione per fare chiarezza sulla morte del nipote e per catturare Zoran Zilic, il feroce assassino di Ricky. Sarà questo il compito del Vendicatore, un misterioso personaggio con un tragico passato alle spalle. La caccia ha inizio, e sarà metodica, pianificata, curata in ogni dettaglio. Perché la preda è abile, esperta, sfuggente, e gode di protezioni insospettabili... Con Il Vendicatore Frederick Forsyth torna al grande thriller d'azione per descrivere un duello emozionante a distanza sempre più ravvicinata che a poco a poco cattura preda e lettore nella stessa morsa stringente.
Praise for Qiu Xiaolong highlights his impressive storytelling in this sequel, which transitions from a poetic, exotic setting to a more modern and commercial portrayal of China. The novel features Inspector Chen of the Shanghai Police Bureau, appealing to Sinophiles who wish for an insider's view of Shanghai. The narrative skillfully balances travelogue elements with critical insights, using the murder mystery as a vehicle to explore deeper social issues. Inspector Chen is tasked by his mentor to escort U.S. Marshal Catherine Rohn, who is on a mission to bring Wen, the wife of a key witness in a major criminal trial, to the U.S. However, Chen discovers that Wen has mysteriously disappeared from her village in Fujian, raising suspicions about the situation. Despite his desire to investigate a triad killing in Shanghai's Bund Park, Chen is compelled to prioritize his duty to maintain good relations with Inspector Rohn. As he navigates this delicate situation, he strives to balance his roles as a diligent cop, a principled man, and a loyal Party member. Qiu Xiaolong, a celebrated poet and critic from China, now resides in St. Louis with his family.
Autobiografisch verhaal van een jonge Chinese vrouw, die na veel moeilijkheden trouwt met een Amerikaanse professor en hem volgt naar de Verenigde Staten.
Persoonlijk verslag van een redacteur van het Amerikaanse tijdschrift Esquire die besluit om de Encyclopaedia Britannica geheel te lezen, een beslissing die grote en hilarische consequenties voor zijn leven heeft.
A new generation is growing up on the island paradise of Camelot, ignorant of the Great Grendel Wars fought when their parents and grandparents first arrived from Earth. Setting out for the mainland, this group of young rebels feels ready to fight any grendels that get in their way. On Avalon, however, there are monsters which dwarf the ones their parents fought, and as the group will soon learn, monsters also dwell in the human heart.
Describes the author's experiences during her six-year captivity by FARC, her friendship with fellow hostage Ingrid Betancourt, how she gave birth to a son who was taken away from her, and their joyful reunion three years later.
Autobiografisch verhaal van een jonge Chinese vrouw, die na veel moeilijkheden trouwt met een Amerikaanse professor en hem volgt naar de Verenigde Staten.
Belangrijke keerpunten in de wereldgeschiedenis
Ingeleide (gedeelten van) cruciale toespraken uit de wereldgeschiedenis.
