David Gilbert Boeken

The Manhattan funeral of Charles Henry Topping would have been a minor affair but for the identity of the eulogist: reclusive author A.N. Dyer, whose novel 'Ampersand' stands as a classic of teenage angst. Now Andrew Newbold Dyer takes stock of his own life, the people he's hurt and the novel that will endure as his legacy. He realises he must reunite with his three sons before it's too late. It is only when the hidden purpose of the reunion comes to light do the sons realise what's at stake - for their father, themselves and three generations of Dyers.

Focusing on the adventures of a curious dog named Buckles, this comic strip collection showcases his experiences with owners Paul and Jill. First published in 1996, the series captures the humor and heart of everyday life through Buckles' innocent perspective. This volume compiles the comic strips from the fourth year, highlighting the charming interactions and delightful escapades that resonate with dog lovers and comic enthusiasts alike.

Featuring the charming escapades of a wide-eyed dog, this collection showcases the beloved Buckles comic strip created by David Gilbert. First published in 1998, these strips capture the humor and heart of canine adventures, appealing to readers with their delightful storytelling and engaging illustrations. The comic's universal themes resonate with audiences, making it a timeless addition to the world of comic art.

Featuring the charming adventures of a wide-eyed dog, this collection showcases the beloved Buckles comic strip created by David Gilbert. First published in newspapers worldwide in 1997, the strips capture the humor and whimsy of the dog's daily life, appealing to readers of all ages with their delightful storytelling and engaging illustrations.

The comic strip features a curious dog named Buckles who navigates life alongside his owners, Paul and Jill. First published in 1996, this collection compiles the initial year of Buckles' charming adventures, showcasing his wide-eyed perspective and humorous experiences. David Gilbert's illustrations and storytelling bring to life the everyday moments and interactions that resonate with pet lovers and comic strip fans alike.

Loss, legacy, fatherhood, relationships, mental health and the natural world intertwine across this first full collection from poet, nonfiction author and activist, David Gilbert. The Rare Bird Recovery Protocol explores the fragilities and epiphanies of a life lived with all the senses open. Lucid and achingly poignant, there is nonetheless a thread of strength, as strong and elastic as spider-silk, running through these poems. These accessible, humane poems are layered with meaning that resonates after reading, demanding to be returned to.

"Countering Dispossession, Reclaiming Land tells the story of a remarkable movement of Indonesian workers who, starting in the early 1990s, occupied the agribusiness plantation where they worked and reclaimed collective control of the land. In the years since, movement members have cultivated diverse agricultural forests, undoing the damage done over nearly a century of agribusiness abuse. Author David E. Gilbert illustrates how these workers-turned-activists moved beyond industrial agriculture's exploitation of laborers and the environment to create a more emancipatory and ecologically attuned way of living with the land. At a time when capitalism has remade landscapes and reordered society, the Casiavera reclaiming movement serves as an inspiring example of what global struggles for social and environmental justice can achieve"--

Was ist denn heutzutage schon normal?Billy ist hoch begabt, antriebslos und schwer verschuldet. Als seine Lebensumstände durch einen ziemlich brutalen Geldeintreiber noch prekärer werden, bleibt ihm nur die Flucht. Sie führt ihn in eine abgelegene Klinik, wo gesunde Probanden für neue Psychopharmaka stets willkommen sind. Als Mitglied der Kontrollgruppe, der so genannten „Normalen“, wird für Billy der Zauberberg bald zum Höllentrip. Und die anderen „Normalen“ entpuppen sich als Alltagsirre, die wie er vor der brutalen Banalität des Lebens fliehen wollten…„Dieses Buch ist eine Erfahrung, die man bis ins Letzte auskosten will.“ (Douglas Coupland)