Owen Johnson Libri

Nell'anno 19-, verso la fine del mese di ottobre, il paese si trovava sull'orlo di un enorme panico. Un periodo di prosperità gonfiata era appena terminato, durante il quale i Titani si erano dati da fare freneticamente per i milioni che l'opportunità aveva sparso davanti a loro. Per mesi, il mercato azionario era costantemente sceso, a causa della fuga dei piccoli investitori, spaventati dalla successione di indagini, dalla paura di aggiustamenti e dalla sfiducia nei grandi manovratori. Il pubblico, che non comprende nulla delle guerre segrete e delle alleanze nascoste della finanza, aveva cominciato a rendersi conto, tremando, dell'imminente arrivo di una catastrofe straordinaria. Così, nei giorni minacciosi e brontolanti di ottobre, quando l'aria era piena di voci confuse e allarmi violenti, il pubblico, con la sua necessità di umanizzare tutte le sensazioni, percepiva distintamente solo due figure, ciascuna drammaticamente in pericolo, attorno alla cui sicurezza o rovina sembrava centrare l'intero dramma comprensibile del catastrofico evento finanziario.

The definitive, fully-illustrated guide to the trees of Britain and non-Mediterranean Europe. This brand-new field guide to the trees of northern Europe contains some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced. The introduction contains illustrations of the main leaves, buds, and firs you are likely to find, and these provide the starting point for identification by leading you to a 'key' species. Within each tree family there is a list of key species and a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family. Then individual species are clearly described and a detailed illustration is given on the same page. Covering all the tree species found outside the major arboretums, from the olive tree to the eucalyptus, this is one of the most important tree guides to have appeared in the last 20 years. The illustrations are annotated with essential identification features, and the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast and accurate identification. There is also coverage of all the species native to Southern Europe.

"Max Fargus" is a novel by Owen Johnson, an American author best known for his "Lawrenceville Stories" that depicted the life of students at a boarding school. In "Max Fargus," Johnson turns his attention to the world of young professionals and the societal pressures they face. The novel follows the life of Max Fargus, a young and ambitious man navigating the complexities of early 20th-century American society. Max is characterized by his drive, intelligence, and a keen sense of individuality. The story begins with Max finishing his education and stepping into the professional world, eager to make his mark.