Laurent Bury Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

The cult-hit feel-good novel of the year! It's Willy Wonka for booklovers of all ages.

Set against a backdrop of time travel and murder, the story intertwines themes of corruption and adventure, featuring restless baby dinosaurs and a witty robot named Ruby. This unique blend of noir and humor creates an engaging science-fiction thriller that promises excitement and intrigue.

Set in early 1980s Poland during the decline of Communism, this tender story explores first love between two young men who find themselves on opposite sides of the political divide. University student Ludwik is drawn to the handsome and carefree Janusz at a summer agricultural camp, but their connection deepens after a chance meeting by the river leads to an intense affair. As they bond over an illicit copy of James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room, they experience a dreamlike few weeks in the countryside, falling deeply in love in a world removed from societal constraints. However, in their repressive Communist and Catholic environment, their passion is unthinkable. Upon returning to Warsaw, Janusz rises quickly in the political ranks, securing a coveted government position, while Ludwik is compelled to protest against rising food prices and economic disparity. Their secret love and differing political beliefs begin to create a rift between them as they navigate a regime on the brink of collapse. Shifting from the exhilaration of first love to the melancholy of growing apart, this debut novel weaves romance, postwar politics, and history into a lyrical exploration of freedom and love in all its forms.

Thrilling.' Times Higher EducationA really important economic and political thinker.' Andrew MarrAn innovative vision about how we could refocus away from growth to thriving.' Daily Mail`An admirable attempt to broaden the horizons of economic thinking.' Martin Wolf, Books of the Year, Financial Times

A 19th-century whaling ship sets sail for the Arctic with a killer aboard in this dark, sharp and highly original tale that grips like a thriller. Behold the man: stinking, drunk, brutal and bloodthirsty, Henry Drax is a harpooner on the Volunteer, a Yorkshire whaling ship bound for the hunting waters of the Arctic Circle. Also aboard is Patrick Sumner, an ex-army surgeon with a shattered reputation, no money and no better option than to embark as ship's medic on this ill-fated voyage. In India during the Siege of Delhi, Sumner thought he had experienced the depths to which a man can stoop and imagined he'd find respite on the Volunteer, but now, trapped in the wooden belly of the ship with Drax, he encounters pure evil and is forced to act. As the true purposes of the expedition become clear, the confrontation between the two men plays out in the freezing darkness of an Arctic winter

“Raw, powerful and disturbing—a head-spinning take on Mr. Tyson's life.”—Wall Street Journal Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon—Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during his three decades in the public eye. Bullied as a boy in the toughest, poorest neighborhood in Brooklyn, Tyson grew up to become one of the most ferocious boxers of all time—and the youngest heavyweight champion ever. But his brilliance in the ring was often compromised by reckless behavior. Yet—even after hitting rock bottom—the man who once admitted being addicted “to everything” fought his way back, achieving triumphant success as an actor and newfound happiness and stability as a father and husband. Brutal, honest, raw, and often hilarious, Undisputed Truth is the singular journey of an inspiring American original.

The administration has squandered the chance to eliminate al Qaeda, leading to the emergence of a new, stronger threat partly due to our own actions and inactions. Richard Clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, asserts that we are not adequately addressing this danger. With two decades of experience combating terrorism, Clarke served seven presidents and worked in the White House until March 2003. He possesses unparalleled insight into the successes and failures of the Clinton years, the reasons behind the failure to prevent 9/11, and the Bush administration's response to the attacks. Clarke reveals the administration's disinterest in al Qaeda before September 11, as he struggled to convince officials to take the threat seriously. He encountered key figures who seemed unaware of al Qaeda, fixated instead on Iraq and even promoted discredited conspiracy theories about Saddam's involvement in past attacks. As the crisis manager on 9/11, Clarke witnessed the aftermath with dismay, noting that after initially ignoring plans to combat al Qaeda, President Bush made disastrous decisions when he finally acknowledged the threat. This work serves as both a powerful history of our long confrontation with terrorism and a sharp critique of the current administration's actions.

Karl Hoffmann, figlio di un pastore luterano di Magdeburgo, decide di seguire le orme paterne e si iscrive alla facoltà di teologia di Berlino. Sono gli anni Trenta del Novecento, e la Germania è in completa rovina. Mentre l'inflazione mangia interi patrimoni nel giro di pochi giorni, tensioni sociali fortissime sconvolgono la debole repubblica di Weimar e il popolo tedesco, abbacinato dalle promesse di una Germania di nuovo ricca e potente, dà il potere a un nuovo e aggressivo leader politico: Adolf Hitler. Quando il nuovo regime cerca di rendere l'Università e la stessa Chiesa luterana strumenti di diffusione della propaganda, Karl si unisce con altri compagni a un'organizzazione clandestina.