In this anthology of essays written by today's leading neocons, Irwin Stelzer attempts to dispell many of the myths, built up by foreign and some domestic media, that have led many Americans to view neoconservatism as a radical and cohesive movement.. Zobraziť viac
Almost nine million people from all over the world flock to the Louvre in Paris every year to see its incomparable art collection. Yet few, if any, are aware of the remarkable history of that location and of the buildings themselves... Zobraziť viac
A profound act of witness and a tour de force of literary journalism, <i>Some People Need Killing</i> is also a brilliant dissection of the grammar of violence and an important investigation of the human impulses to dominate and resist... Zobraziť viac
Songs that sell the most copies become hits, but some of those hits become something more – iconic recordings that not only inspire a generation but also alter the direction of music... Zobraziť viac
An ex-cop takes on a widespread criminal organization targeting Midwestern towns in this 'master class in the craft of suspense' (New York Times) from the author of The Old Man. Zobraziť viac
Equal parts illuminating, riveting and unnerving, a brilliantly researched narrative investigation of how humankind has identified and confronted evil. Zobraziť viac
From the acclaimed author of Miss Burma comes a tense and thought-provoking exploration of an intellectual affair and its reverberations across the lives of two couples. Zobraziť viac
Sherman Alexie’s celebrated first collection, The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, established its author as one of America’s most important and provocative voices. The basis for the award-winning movie Smoke Signals, ... Zobraziť viac
The Nobel Prize winning author Samuel Beckett is a literary treasure, and this work represents the only comprehensive reference to the concepts, characters, and biographical details mentioned by, or related to, Beckett... Zobraziť viac
Born on a farm and named in a field by her parents - artist Chrisann Brennan and Steve Jobs - Lisa Brennan-Jobs's childhood unfolded in a rapidly changing Silicon Valley. When she was young, Lisa's father was a mythical figure who was rarely ... Zobraziť viac
Charlotte is a British expatriate who has recently settled in Washington, D.C. with her second husband, but enviable dinner parties aren't the only thing she is planning... Zobraziť viac
Over more than five decades, legendary architect Moshe Safdie has built some of the world's most influential and memorable structures... Zobraziť viac
Edgar Award-winning author Thomas Perry takes his plotting to an explosive new level in this standalone thriller, pitting a lethally clever bomb maker against the skilled LAPD Bomb Squad. Zobraziť viac
Captivating, passionate and utterly heartbreaking, this debut novel tells the story of two young gay men in Nigeria who are determined to love each other despite all that stands in their way. Zobraziť viac
The accomplished and evocative first novel by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Confederacy of Dunces. John Kennedy Toole wrote The Neon Bible for a literary contest at the age of sixteen.... Zobraziť viac
'Without a doubt the most important artist the blues has ever produced' Eric Clapton'No one did more to spread the gospel of the blues' President Barack Obama'One part of me says, "Yes, of course I can play." But the other part of me says, "Well, I wish I Zobraziť viac
A former CIA officer, living off the grid, finds himself on the run in the book which forms the basis for the new Disney+ series, starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow. Zobraziť viac
The Edgar Award-winning novel by the 'master of nail-biting suspense' (Los Angeles Times). Zobraziť viac
Beautifully told with humour and tenderness, this is a Christmas tale of sisterhood, financial hardship andthe power of dreams. Zobraziť viac
Written in the droll tradition of Woody Allen, Simon Rich and David Sedaris these short pieces from Jesse Eisenberg are hilarious and ironic. The series of stories that gives the book its unusual title are written from the point of view of ... Zobraziť viac
