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Der hviler en særlig og dyster stemning over forladte steder. Men hvad er egentlig historien bag dem? I denne uge dykker vi ned i historien bag tuberkulosesanatoriet og militærhospitalet Beelitz Heilstätten. Det bliver en snak om århundredets største dræber, første verdenskrig og Hitler, pølse på recept, Erich Honeckers flugt og én af Tysklands værste seriemordere.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

Der er ingen tvivl om, at prinsesse Benedikte kan lide, at der er styr på tingene. Og at hun personligt har fuldstændigt styr på alt. Det betyder absolut ikke, at hun er kedelig. Så langt fra endda. I dette afsnit af "De kongelige" handler det om prinsessen, som dronning Ingrid kaldte "den mest kongelige af mine døtre", og hvis liv kunne have set helt anderledes ud efter et alvorligt færdselsuheld i 1948.Kom helt tæt på konger, dronninger, prinser og prinsesser i \"De kongelige\". I samtaler med kongehuseksperter ser Nikolaj Vraa nærmere på de kongelige og fortæller spændende og dramatiske historier om deres liv.Vært og tilrettelægger: Nikolaj VraaMedvirkende: Jakob Steen OlsenRedaktør: Maria LützenCover: Kim BlikdalEfter ide af: Mette Hovmand-Stilling og Nikolaj VraaProduceret af: Talk Town, Story House EgmontJournalist Nikolaj Vraa har i over tyve år dækket kongehuset for forskellige danske medier. I podcasten "De kongelige" dykker han i samarbejde med kongehuseksperter ned i historierne om de kongelige – både vores egne og dem fra andre lande.

Mens Europa stod på tærsklen til 2. verdenskrig, var der en tysker, som havde travlt med at omskrive historien. Heinrich Himmler var besat af tanken om at finde den ariske races oprindelse og påvise dens overlegenhed i historien. Dette vanvittige forehavende involverede både at finde Atlantis og Den Hellige Gral.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

Denne gang taler Katrine og Marie om Joseph Goebbels livlige kærlighedsliv. Vi fokuserer på hans affære med skuespillerinden Lída Baarová, der var så tæt på at splitte nazistpartiet, at Hitler selv var nødt til at gribe ind.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

For første gang nogensinde prøver Historiepodcasten at være aktuelle! Den 9. november 2019 var det 30 år siden, at Berlinmuren faldt. Det var resultatet af dårlig kommunikation, bureaukrati og generel østtysk uduelighed. I denne uge dykker vi ned i historien om Berlinmuren - optakten, opførelsen og ikke mindst faldet. Derudover kommer Marie med anekdoter fra en familieferie i Harzen, og vi hylder frihedsbarnet Katrine.Velkommen til en historiepodcast om historie og arkæologi. Lyt med, når vi tager et nyt emne under kærlig behandling. Værterne er kultur- og socialhistorikeren Katrine og arkæologen Marie, der tilsammen danner en dynamisk fortællerduo, som elsker at have det sjovt med historien.Cover illustration: Arthur Balitskii/ShutterstockMarie Brinch er uddannet cand.mag. i forhistorisk arkæologi fra Københavns Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Nationalmuseet og Museum Lolland-Falster.Katrine Stegmann er uddannet cand.mag. i kultur- og socialhistorie samt skuespil- og manuskriptforfatter fra Syddansk Universitet og har arbejdet for blandt andet Odense Bunkermuseum og Glud Museum i Østjylland.Sammen har de skabt Katrine og Maries Historiepodcast.

Jeder hat das Recht auf keinen Sex! Der einfühlsame Appell für eine selbstbestimmte Sexualität in Zeiten der übersexualisierten Gesellschaft.Anica Plaßmann sitzt in ihrer Praxis immer mehr Paaren gegenüber, die mit ihrem (ausbleibenden) Sexleben unzufrieden sind. Die Gründe sind vielfältig. Sie haben das Gefühl, etwas stimmt mit ihnen nicht, ihre Unlust sei nicht „normal". Anhand vieler Fallbeispiele erzählt die Sexualtherapeutin anschaulich, welche Gründe es für sexuelle Abstinenz gibt, und zeigt Auswege aus dem Teufelskreis aus Frustration und Demütigung. Sie setzt sich für eine neue Gesprächskultur über sexuelle Bedürfnisse und die Enttabuisierung von sexueller Abstinenz ein. Und vor allem: Sie schärft unser Bewusstsein für eine eigenständige Gestaltung unseres Sexuallebens.Anica Plaßmann ist promovierte Pädagogin mit eigener Praxis für Paar- und Sexualtherapie. Ende 2019 erschien in DIE ZEIT ihr viel beachteter Gastbeitrag „Ungeil".

Step into the shoes of the iconic figure from Swiss folklore William Tell. Known for his exceptional archery skills and unwavering spirit, we follow his extraordinary journey as he defies tyranny and fights for freedom.From the fabled apple-shooting incident to his daring acts of defiance, this captivating narrative will transport you to a time of courage and resilience. Brace yourself for an epic adventure that will leave you inspired and in awe of this legendary Swiss hero.

Great philosophy doesn't have to be boring. The deepest minds can also be the wittiest, and these100 quotes shine a revealing light on the humor of the best philosophers known to man.We have selected for you the most interesting quotes about philosophy, having its own greatest figures reveal its humorous side - from Nietzsche and Socrates to Beethoven and Albert Camus.

Dans l'ombre de la science, un esprit peut-il se perdre ?Professeur Von Baumgarten, expert en mesmérisme et fervent croyant en l'existence des esprits, est obsédé par une question : un esprit peut-il vraiment quitter son corps et y revenir ? Convaincu que oui, Baumgarten entraîne son étudiant dévoué, Fritz von Hartmann, dans une expérience des plus particulières. Hypnotisés simultanément devant des témoins scientifiques renommés, ils espèrent prouver leur théorie. Mais leur réveil est confus et teinté de ridicule : ils ne gardent aucun souvenir de leur trance, et pire que ça... Quelque chose en eux semble avoir changé...Publié pour la première fois en 1885, cette nouvelle est unique dans le répertoire de Conan Doyle. C'est la première fois qu'il traite du spiritisme, 30 ans avant son engagement actif dans le domaine.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) était un médecin et un écrivain britannique. Il est surtout connu pour avoir créé les célèbres personnages de Sherlock Holmes et du docteur Watson. L'œuvre de Doyle comprend des romans scientifiques et fantastiques, de nombreuses pièces de théâtre, de la poésie, des romans historiques et non romanesques. Il a écrit sa première histoire de Sherlock Holmes à l'âge de vingt-sept ans et l'a publiée en 1886.

‘100 Quotations by Karl Marx’ is a collection of thoughts and theories by one of the most progressive thinkers of the 19th Century. Often witty, sometimes wry, but always thoughtful, you’ll find quotable lines on everything from politics to philosophy. A superb read for anyone with an interest in the founder of communism or those who want an introduction to one of the most complex minds in history.A philosopher, political activist, and revolutionary thinker, Karl Marx (1818 – 1883) was born in Germany. He was educated by his father until the age of 12 when he attended Trier High School. From there, he enrolled at the University of Bonn. While he wanted to study philosophy and literature, his father insisted that he study law.After moving to Berlin in 1836, Marx became enamoured of the teachings of George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a renowned German philosopher. After achieving a PhD from the University of Jenna, he moved to Cologne and worked as a journalist for the left-wing ‘Rheinische Zeitung’ newspaper, which allowed him to hone his socialist beliefs.Considered to be one of the founders of communism, and the eponymous progenitor of Marxism, Marx completed a number of important works in his lifetime, including ‘The Poverty of Philosophy,’ and ‘Value, Price, and Profit.’

‘150 Quotes by Friedrich Nietzsche: Great Philosophers & Their Inspiring Thoughts’ is a collection of reflections and ideas by one of the greatest minds the world has ever seen.Sometimes poetic, often ironic, and always incisive, these quotes are taken from various periods in Nietzsche’s life and give an insight into the way his ideas formed and solidified.A superb book for dipping in and out of, and ideal for anyone with an interest in the human condition.Born in Röcken, Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 – 1900) would grow to become one of the leading figures in the worlds of philosophy and modern thought. An outstanding pupil throughout his childhood, he later went on to the University of Leipzig.Despite not having finished his dissertation or his degree, Nietzsche’s progress was such that his classics professor recommended him for a professorship at the University of Basel. However, the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War cut his teaching career short.Between 1879 and 1889, Nietzsche lived as a virtual recluse, devoting himself to writing. His most famous work, ‘Thus Spake Zarathustra’ established him as one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th Century.

‘100 Quotes’ by Georg Christoph Lichtenberg is an inspiriting collection of quotes from the German physicist and satirist.Lichtenberg was the first person in Germany to hold a professorship in experimental physics, and he was one of the originators of introducing experiments with equipment in lectures.Although he was most remembered for his research on electricity, Lichtenberg also became known for his cutting wit as a satirist, which often got him mixed up in many disputes.Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1743-1799) was a German physicist, satirist, and Anglophile. As a physicist, Lichtenberg was the first person to hold a professorship explicitly dedicated to experimental physics in Germany.Lichtenberg is probably best known for the notebooks, called sudelbücher, that were posthumously published. These notebooks were seen as ‘waste books’ or ‘scrap books’ but they showcased his discovery of tree-like electrical discharge patterns, now called Lichtenberg figures.

While we tend to think of the great thinkers as hailing from Ancient Greece, the 19th century has had more than its fair share of sharp minds.‘400 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 19th Century’ is a collection of reflections, insights, and observations from some of the best brains of that era.A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in history or philosophy.Søren Kierkegaard (1813 – 1855) was born in Copenhagen. He is considered to be one of the founders of existential philosophy and wrote many books on religion, ethics, morality, and philosophy. Born in Poland, Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 – 1860) was one of the first philosophers to combine elements of Indian philosophy and Western philosophy, in his pursuit of transcendental idealism.Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 – 1900) is regarded as one of the 19th-century philosophers to have had a lasting effect on contemporary philosophy. Born in Germany, he wrote 14 books on subjects such as cultural criticism, and poetry. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) was an American philosopher, and poet, who led the American transcendentalist movement during the 1800s.

Serving as the perfect introduction to one of the greatest minds of the 20th Century, ‘100 Quotes by Carl Jung’ is a collection of thoughts from the father of psychoanalysis.Covering everything from dreams and the unconscious to God and religion, it’s packed with incisive ideas and thought-provoking theories.Essential reading for those with an interest in human nature and those who want a peek into Jung’s world, this book is perfect for dipping in and out of.Born in Switzerland, Carl Jung (1875 – 1961) went on to establish himself as the founder of analytical psychology. His father was a rural minister, with whom he was very close to. By contrast, Jung’s mother suffered from mental illness, causing him to believe that, like her, he had two personalities.Initially interested in following in his father’s pastoral footsteps, Jung was first educated at the Humanistisches Gymnasium in Basel, before enrolling at the city’s university. There, he studied biology, which earned him a job at a psychiatric hospital in Zürich, which was to heighten his interest in human psychology.After setting up a private practice, Jung befriended Sigmund Freud, which led to numerous literary collaborations. However, the publication of Jung’s ‘Psychology of the Unconscious’ caused a rift in their friendship, which was never fully healed. Jung continued writing until his death, in 1961.

Packed with carefully selected musings from the likes of ‘Critique of Pure Reason,’ ‘Critique of Judgement,’ and ‘Metaphysics of Morals,’ ‘100 Quotes by Immanuel Kant: Great Philosophers & Their Inspiring Thoughts’ offers an insight into one of the greatest minds of the 18th century.The perfect book to dip in and out of, readers will be fascinated to see just how Kant’s proposals have stood the test of time.A fantastic read for those interested in the great philosopher’s works and anyone with a fascination for the human condition.Born in Königsberg, Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804) was one of Germany’s most important philosophers and a leading figure in the ‘Age of Enlightenment’ movement.At Königsberg University, he was introduced to philosophers such as Leibniz and Wolff, before assembling his ideas for what would later become known as ‘transcendental idealism.’After some years in self-imposed social exile, Kant published his most famous work, ‘Critique of Pure Reason.’ Arguing that some knowledge exists purely as a mental construct, irrespective of experience, he established himself as one of the most forward-thinking philosophers of his generation.

‘100 Quotes by Sigmund Freud, Creator of Psychoanalysis’ is a collection of thoughts and theories from one of the greatest minds of all time.Covering a wide range of topics, readers will find many of his ideas as pertinent today as when they were first committed to paper.A superb book for dipping in and out of, this is a valuable addition to any library or coffee table.Born in Freiberg, Sigmund Freud (1856 – 1939) went on to become one of the founding fathers of psychoanalysis. The son of a wool merchant, Freud began his professional career at the Vienna General Hospital, working as a neurologist. His post as a locum for a local asylum prompted Freud’s interest in psychological disorders and laid the foundations for his future works.During his lifetime, Freud wrote 23 books on psychological disorders, alongside seven case histories, 17 papers on sexuality, and three autobiographical papers. He is best remembered for pioneering the study of psychoanalysis and making its use part of the medical profession.

‘100 Quotes by Albert Einstein’ is a collection of thoughts, discoveries, and reflections from one of the greatest minds the world has ever known.Ideal for those who want to get to know the man behind the formula, it offers an incisive introduction to his views, without having to wade through scientific papers.Often funny, sometimes surprising, and always bristling with uncanny intelligence, this assembly of quotes is sure to spark thought-provoking conversation.A superb coffee-table addition, there’s plenty for fans of science, philosophy, and art.Possibly the most recognisable figure in scientific history, Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) was born in Germany but moved with his family to Switzerland at the age of four. An outstanding student, he found an interest in maths and physics, even going so far as to educate himself in Euclidian geometry and algebra during a summer break.By the age of 29, he had established himself as a noteworthy scientist and lectured in electrodynamics at the University of Bern. However, an offer from the Prussian Academy of Sciences allowed him to eschew lecturing, in favour of furthering his studies.Einstein is most famous for his Theory of Relativity, resulting in the much-quoted formula, ‘E=mc2’. However, beyond that, he wrote countless papers, some dealing with social and philosophical issues.

C'era una volta una bella ragazza di nome Raperonzolo, che aveva avuto un'infanzia magnifica. Quando compì 12 anni, un'incantatrice chiuse Raperonzolo in un'alta torre senza porte né scale. La povera ragazza non poteva uscire, e solo l'incantatrice le poteva far visita. Come? Arrampicandosi sulla torre grazie ai lunghi capelli di Raperonzolo. Un giorno un principe azzurro passò vicino alla torre e intravide Raperonzolo. Riuscirà il principe a salvare la ragazza o verrà fermato dall'incantatrice? Bambini e adulti, immergetevi nel mondo dei fratelli Grimm, tra racconti popolari e leggende! Venite a scoprire i racconti meno conosciuti e a rileggere i classici più preziosi, tutti raccolti in questa collezione di 53 fiabe.I fratelli Grimm sono probabilmente i cantastorie più conosciuti al mondo. Tra le loro fiabe più famose possiamo trovare "Cenerentola", "La Bella e la Bestia" e "Cappuccetto Rosso" e non c'è quasi nessuno che non sia cresciuto con le avventure di Hansel e Gretel, Raperonzolo e Biancaneve.L'eccezionale eredità letteraria di Jacob e Wilhelm Grimm è costituita da racconti popolari e dal leggende tedesche ed europee. Le loro collezioni sono state tradotte in tutte le lingue europee nel corso della loro vita e in ogni lingua vivente oggi.

‘300 Quotes from Idealistic Philosophers’ is an incredible collection of quotes from the world's finest Idealistic Philosophers, including German philosophers Immanuel Kant and Arthur Schopenhauer and Ancient Greek philosopher Plato.Idealistic philosophy or idealism identifies and describes metaphysical perspectives and argues that reality is identical to human understanding and perception, rejecting the notion of material existence.This compilation features some of their most notable and most famous quotes and is ideal for those interested in idealism.Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804) was a German philosopher and one of the most influential figures in modern Western philosophy. He famously wrote the ‘Critique of Pure Reason’.Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 –1860) was a German philosopher best known for his work ‘The World as Will and Representation’ which built on the transcendental idealism of Immanuel Kant.Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Platonist school of thought. He is considered a key figure in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy. Plato is also considered the founder of Western political philosophy.

Embark on a transformative journey of profound ideas and insightful musings with "200 Quotes of Idealist Philosophers: Kant & Schopenhauer."From Kant's categorical imperative to Schopenhauer's philosophy of the will, these quotes offer a glimpse into the profound wisdom that shaped the foundations of idealism.Born in Königsberg, Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804) was one of Germany’s most important philosophers and a leading figure in the ‘Age of Enlightenment’ movement.Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was a renowned German philosopher known for his profound insights into the nature of human existence and the meaning of life

Nachdem er und seine Frau lange darum gerungen haben, endlich Eltern zu werden, ist die Schwangerschaft viel zu schnell vergangen. Schwups ist das Kind da – und mit ihm die Frage: „Was für ein Vater will ich eigentlich sein?“
 So stolpert er durch den Familienalltag mit ganz neuen Fallstricken und Fettnäpfchen – immer mit der Angst im Nacken, von einem Säugling als Versager enttarnt zu werden.
Der zweite Band von Melanie Amélie Opalkas "Papa-Trilogie" erzählt den „unausgeschlafenen Imperfekt“ seines ersten Jahres mit dem eigenen Nachwuchs, von Kinderkrankheiten, Verwandtenbesuchen und anderen Katastrophen, die nur dank seiner persönlichen Superkraft „ungeahnter Genialität“ überlebt werden können.
 Und das alles, um am Ende zu einer überraschenden Erkenntnis zu kommen. Denn Vater werden ist nicht schwer, Vater sein dagegen sehr – ach, was!Auch wenn es sie beruflich und privat immer wieder in die weite Welt verschlägt, ist Hamburg seit 1976 Melanie Amélie Opalkas sicherer Hafen. Lyrik und Kurzgeschichten veröffentlicht sie seit 2004, seit 2013 auch Romane. 2015 initiierte sie den Hamburger Autorenstammtisch vom Bundesverband junger Autoren (BVjA).

Willkommen an der Mordsee-Küste!Ilva Feddersen ist gerade wieder zurück in ihre Heimat gezogen, um ihre Stelle als Lehrerin im Nordseeinternat anzutreten, da liegt plötzlich ein Toter in den Dünen: Hagen Westermann, Architekt eines umstrittenen Hotelprojektes in Deutschlands schönstem Küstenort, war kein beliebter Mann – aber wer wird ihn deshalb gleich umbringen? Dass der Tote in ein Protestbanner gegen den Hotelneubau gewickelt ist, lenkt den Fokus der Polizei auf die Umweltschutzszene. Ilva bleibt nichts anderes übrig, als selbst zu ermitteln: Denn erstens ist der Hauptverdächtige ihre Jugendliebe, und zweitens kann sie schlecht Ernie, ihren gemütlichen Polizistenbruder, mit dem größten Skandal der Saison allein lassen. Mit ihren Kollegen macht Ilva sich auf Mörderjagd – und steckt bald tiefer im Watt, als gut für sie ist ...Bestsellerautorin Tanja Janz begeistert ihre Leserinnen und Leser mit ihren gefühlvollen Romanen vor der traumhaften Kulisse von St. Peter-Ording. Bevor sie mit Mitte dreißig begann, selbst Romane zu schreiben, hat sie mehrere Jahre als Pädagogin gearbeitet und leidenschaftlich gelesen. St. Peter-Ording ist ihr Sehnsuchtsort und seit vielen Jahren ein Fixpunkt in ihrer Urlaubsplanung.

Aufwühlend und rau wie die NordseeMalerische Dünen, kilometerlange Strände, kreischende Möwen ... Das verschlafene Dorf Billersby an der deutsch-dänischen Nordseeküste lockt nur wenige Touristen an, und die Einheimischen lieben ihre Ruhe.Doch mit der ist es schlagartig vorbei, als ein Bernsteinsammler in den frühen Morgenstunden am Strand qualvoll an Weißem Phosphor verbrennt. Sofort zieht der Unfall mediale Aufmerksamkeit auf sich. Die Ermittlerinnen Connie Steenberg und Nora Boysen bemerken schnell: Sie haben nicht viel gemeinsam, sie sind eher wie Feuer und Wasser. Trotzdem müssen sie zusammenarbeiten, um den Fall zu lösen.Anne-M. Keßel arbeitet als Drehbuchautorin. 2018 war sie für den Thriller „Nackt. Das Netz vergisst nie" für den Deutschen Fernsehpreis in der Kategorie „Bestes Buch" nominiert. Der Krimi „Gefährliche Gischt" ist ihr Romandebüt.

Edgar Wallace was well-known for his passion for war fiction, no doubt inspired by his time as a journalist covering the Second Boer War. Wallace took his obsession with alternate realities to task in creating this stunning novel which imagines the world ten years after the First World War, where Germany is intent on breaking an uneasy peace. Rather prophetic. In this reality the Allies do not wait to be struck first and instead concoct a plan to draw the German army out, leaving their homeland completely defenceless. It is an incredibly fascinating read perfect for anyone who enjoyed ‘The Man in the High Castle’ or the YouTube series on ‘Alternate History Hub’.Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer, poet and journalist. He was such a prolific writer that his publisher claimed his work could account for a quarter of all books sold in England. He wrote countless books, screenplays, poems and historical non-fiction, spawning over one hundred and sixty films based on his work. He unfortunately passed away suddenly before he could see his most famous creation ‘King Kong’ come to life. It has been adapted several times over the years, notably by Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame, and more recently in ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ starring Millie Bobby Brown.

Tornato a Vienna dopo un periodo di malattia, le condizioni psichiche di Robert non sembrano essere migliorate per niente. È un periodo di tensione e paranoia, un lento declino verso la follia. Per di più, nonostante paia esserne cosciente, Robert non trova riparo o aiuto in nessuna delle sue vecchie compagnie: si allontana dalla compagna, dalle amicizie, e neanche suo fratello Otto, medico famoso, riesce a calmarlo. Anzi, è proprio verso di lui che Robert sviluppa una certa diffidenza, soprattutto per via di un foglio che lui stesso aveva firmato in passato dove dichiarava che, in presenza di evidenti segni di follia, avrebbe preferito la morte.Arthur Schnitzler (1862-1931) è stato un medico, scrittore e drammaturgo viennese. Le sue opere sono contraddistinte da un’attentissima analisi psicologica dei personaggi. Lo stile della sua prosa, soprattutto per aver introdotto la tecnica del monologo interiore, è riconosciuto come uno dei più influenti della letteratura mondiale.

Den danske præst og historiker Richard Petersen fortæller i bogen her fra 1890 om et af sine største forbilleder inden for den gejstlige verden. Den tyske forfatter Johann Heinrich Jung (1740-1817), som skrev under pseudonymet Heinrich Stilling, var en nær ven af Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, og hans bøger giver på smuk og ligefrem vis udtryk for den pietisme, som han blev kendt for i både sit hjemland og i resten af Europa. Richard Petersens beretning om Jung-Stillings liv og syn på kristendommen er en varm og hjertelig skildring af den store mand og dennes tanker om menneskets forhold til Gud og religion.Richard Petersen (1838-1905) var en dansk præst, forfatter og historiker, der udgav en lang række bøger om store skikkelser inden for litteraturens verden, kristendommen og historien. Richard Petersen var grundtvigianer, hvilket tydeligt kommer til udtryk i hans forfatterskab. Han er særligt kendt for sine biografier om Henrik Steffens, Frederik Barfoed, B.S. Ingemann og Jung-Stilling.

En mand kvalt i et glasøje bringer Gereon Rath på sporet af Johann Marlow, Berlins største forbryderkonge, og hans slæng af kriminelle kompagnoner. Liget og forbryderringen er knyttet til de fremadstormende Stormabteilung-agenter, og sagen fører Rath og hans folk til den forladte forlystelsespark, Lunapark.Imens bringer den unge Fritze nazismen helt tæt på Charly og Gereon, da han insisterer på at blive medlem af den lokale ungdomsklub, Hitlerjugend ..."Lunapark" er den sjette bog i Volker Kutschers bestsellerkrimiserie om kriminalkommissær Gereon Rath og er både en hårdkogt actionkrimi og et historisk portræt af metropolen Berlin i 1930’erne.Volker Kutscher (f. 1962) bor i Köln med sin familie og har tidligere arbejdet som avisredaktør og manuskriptforfatter. I 2007 udkom "Den våde fisk", som blev den første i serien om kommissær Gereon Rath i mellemkrigstidens Berlin. "Lunapark" er sjette bog i den populære serie.

Et lig bliver fundet kvalt i et glasøje, og snart er den bramfri efterforsker Gereon Rath på sporet af en underjordisk forbryderring ledet af den Berlins kriminalkonge, Johann Marlow. Liget og forbryderringen er knyttet til de fremadbusende brunskjorter, SA-agenterne, og ikke mindst den forladte forlystelsespark, Lunapark, og snart er ikke bare Gereon men også Charly i fare.Sjette bind i Volker Kutschers forrygende serie om politiefterforsker Gereon Rath, der opklarer forbrydelser i mellemkrigstidens Tyskland. Det er både hårdkogt spænding og et levende, historisk portræt af storbyen Berlin i 1930'erne.

Wie hat sich Ella auf ein paar Tage mit ihrem Vater gefreut! Sie konnte ja nicht ahnen, dass sie auf Sylt ihrer Schwester begegnen würde. Seit Jahren haben die beiden keinen Kontakt, und nun sehen sie sich ausgerechnet auf einem Ferienhof am Meer. Ina hilft hier aus, sie konnte schon immer besser mit Tieren als mit Menschen. Doch die Versöhnungspläne des Vaters scheitern, alte Wunden brechen auf. Ella will schon die Koffer packen, da lernt sie den Tierarzt Tom kennen, den Enkel der Hofbesitzerin. Er zeigt ihr die schönsten Seiten der Insel. Ella blüht auf, und als sie von den Schwierigkeiten des Bauernhofs erfährt, setzt sie alles daran, die neue Heimat ihrer Schwester zu retten. Und Toms Herz für sich zu gewinnen.Lena Wolf ist das Pseudonym einer erfolgreichen Autorin. Im Gegensatz zu ihrer Protagonistin fährt sie durchaus gerne mit ihrem Mann und ihrer Mutter gemeinsam in den Urlaub. Am liebsten nach Südfrankreich.

What wonderful places there are to see and experience in Italy and Germany. The architecture, the food and the people. How lovely to share all this with the person you love the most in the world!The book is a beautifully written and picturesque travel memoir, and also Shelley’s last published work. Her narratives are reminiscent of the travels she took some twenty years ago with her now deceased husband, saturating her language with melancholia and sorrow.Touching upon themes like depression, politics, revolutionary talk and religion, Shelley’s "Rambles" are both an affluent non-fiction piece and a memento on the author’s memory shelf.Mary Shelley was a renowned English novelist, essay and short story writer, biographer, and editor of prose and poetry alike. A voracious reader of all kind of literature, Shelley is one of the major Romantic figures, earning her place as a female writer among the male dominated literary status quo.Best known for her 1818 Gothic masterpiece 'Frankenstein', There have been so many adaptations of it that it is impossible to name them all. The Frankenstein movie from 1994 was very popular starring Robert de Niro, Kenneth Branagh and John Cleese. A 2015 version called Victor Frankenstein stars none other than Daniel Radcliffe, the very famous Harry Potter!Her works also include the apocalyptic novel 'The Last Man' and the historical narrative 'Valperga'. Despite her prolific career, she was mostly remembered as the wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the leading names in English Romanticism.