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.
Belangrijke keerpunten in de wereldgeschiedenis
Ingeleide (gedeelten van) cruciale toespraken uit de wereldgeschiedenis.
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.
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.
Verhalen en recepten uit de Provence.
Autobiografisch verhaal van een jonge Chinese vrouw, die na veel moeilijkheden trouwt met een Amerikaanse professor en hem volgt naar de Verenigde Staten.
Autobiografisch verhaal van een jonge Chinese vrouw, die na veel moeilijkheden trouwt met een Amerikaanse professor en hem volgt naar de Verenigde Staten.
Een Engelse edelman en diens zoon kapen in de 17e eeuw Nederlandse schepen rond de Kaap tot ze door verraad gevangen gezet worden.
