E' il 1947, la Berlino nazista è un cumulo di macerie e il detective Bernie Gunther è costretto a trasferirsi temporaneamente a Vienna per indagare sulla morte di un capitano dell'esercito americano, nella quale pare essere coinvolto un suo vecchio collega della polizia berlinese. In mezzo alle rovine della città agonizzante, Gunther si dovrà muovere tra spie americane e russe, ex nazisti braccati o reclutati dal controspionaggio, uomini capaci di vendere qualsiasi cosa e belle donne pronte a vendere se stesse.
Bernie Gunther, il rude e disincantato investigatore privato, è alle prese con un difficile caso nella Germania hitleriana. Sulle tracce di un ipotetico serial killer, Gunther si ritrova invischiato in un complotto interno al potere nazista che vede coinvolto lo stesso Himmler. Lo scopo è quello di far ricadere su un membro della comunità ebraica la colpa di una serie di crimini efferati. Schierandosi pericolosamente dalla parte della verità, molto scomoda per il potere, Gunther insegue il colpevole nella calda estate berlinese, in un crescendo di tensione e rivelazioni che culminerà nella terribile persecuzione antiebraica del novembre 1938: la "notte dei cristalli".
From the very first page, it's clear that P. B. Kerr had a blast writing this novel. The cleverly named characters, atmospheric setting, and fun narrative tone promise an entertaining story. This first installment of the Children of the Lamp series is set in the present but quickly expands to vibrant locations, including England and Egypt. Twelve-year-old twins John and Philippa Gaunt live a privileged life in Manhattan, complete with two uniquely behaved Rottweilers. Their world shifts when strange occurrences follow their wisdom teeth extraction—they share dreams, gain strength, and see wishes come true. When their estranged Uncle Nimrod invites them to England during one of these shared dreams, they embark on a journey of self-discovery. They learn they are descendants of Djinn with significant powers. However, they must harness these abilities sooner than expected, as the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten is not truly dead, and his army of magical djinn threatens to disrupt the balance of power in the magical realm. P.B. Kerr, also known as Philip Kerr, has crafted a slick fantasy adventure that is sure to captivate young readers, with the next installment, The Blue Djinn of Babylon, awaiting those who are hooked. (Age 10 and over)
In una calda Berlino del 1936, alla vigilia delle Olimpiadi, l’investigatore privato Bernhard Gunther, veterano del fronte turco ed ex-poliziotto, è alle prese con un caso di persona scomparsa. Si tratta della figlia di un potente industriale e non ci vorrà molto perché Bernie si trovi coinvolto in una vicenda pericolosissima che tocca le alte sfere del potere nazista e che, proprio per questo, potrebbe costargli la vita… Perfetta ricostruzione dell’ambiente (personaggi storici compresi), maestria dell’intreccio giallo e particolarità dello stile (preciso, diretto e avvincente) sono le qualità che hanno decretato il successo di Violette di marzo – primo romanzo della cosiddetta «Trilogia berlinese» -, del suo memorabile protagonista e del suo autore, considerato uno dei maggiori scrittori inglesi delle nuove generazioni.
Five years in a Miami prison for a crime he didn't commit gave Dave Delano a long time to think. Not that Dave is so innocent. He knew that by failing to finger mobster Tony Nudelli for murder he would take a complicity rap -- and $250,000 in hush money. But when his cellmate tips him off to boatloads of laundered mob money being ferried overseas in the hulls of US. yachts, Dave devises a flawless plan to net himself $30-$40 million -- and a new life.A hopeless romantic, FBI Agent Kate Fury joined the bureau in search of action, excitement, and occasional danger. Instead, the most hazardous thing she's done is forget the safety catch on her Lady Smith & Wesson. So when Colombian cocaine is suspected of being smuggled to Europe in a hallowed-out yacht hull, she's determined to make the biggest collar of her career.Yet neither Dave nor Kate are prepared for each other, and their shipboard meeting is pure combustion -- in a novel full of hidden identities, misunderstood motives, and major mayhems that goes full-throttle right to its shocking climax.
Everybody knows somebody who is a heavy metal fan - fact! If you are already a
fan, our hats off to you. If not, let Philip Kerr be your guide as he takes
you back through his life and how metal has shaped and enhanced every bit.
'Love has always intrigued me, in part because I have carried for a long time a feeling that I am doing love wrong.' Michael made a name for himself on the hit show Love on the Spectrum. After his televised first dating experiences, will he complete his quest to find his queen? Chloë was always good at maths, with feelings 'too big' to be contained. When she reconnects with her childhood boyfriend, it must be fate. Noor has had a lot on her plate from a young age, especially at home. People-pleasing becomes her survival mode, but Noor can't keep her struggles inside forever. Jess has spent a lifetime being put into different boxes. Through her strong will and creativity, can she break out and build a life that is truly her own? Tim is a non-speaking autistic man who has been underestimated all his life. But through willpower, technology and a mother's love, he has a chance of finding a different kind of voice. Through the intimate writing of critically acclaimed autistic author Kay Kerr, Love & Autism presents an uplifting celebration of neurodivergent love, the search for it and a deeper look into the lives of autistic Australians.
Ideal for teachers looking for an easy-to-use adult general English course, Straightforward, is flexible and simple to use, based around 12 topics per level. It always takes the most suitable methodological approach to what is being taught, resulting in the perfect balance of skills and language work. Extra section including functional language, writing skills, grammar notes and word lists round off the Students Book.Key Features:Simple enough for new teachers to use; flexible enough for tho
Ideal for teachers looking for an easy-to-use general English course, Straightforward, is flexible and simple to use, based around 12 topics per level. It always takes the most suitable methodological approach to what is being taught, resulting in the perfect balance of skills and language work. Extra section including functional language, writing skills, grammar notes and word lists round off the Students Book.Key Features:Simple enough for new teachers to use; flexible enough for those wit
