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Heinrich Bölls Briefe aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg – ein einmaliges DokumentHeinrich Bölls Briefe aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg sind, als Aufzeichnungen des Soldaten und werdenden Schriftstellers Böll, ähnlich wie Victor Klemperers Tagebücher einzigartige Zeugnisse des Alltags aus Zeiten des Krieges und der Not.Heinrich Böll, 1917 geboren, hat als Gefreiter der deutschen Wehrmacht von 1939 an den ganzen Zweiten Weltkrieg bis zur Kapitulation der Deutschen 1945 mitgemacht, in verschiedenen Kasernen und Einrichtungen in Deutschland und an Kriegsschauplätzen in Frankreich, Polen, Rumänien, Ungarn und Rußland. Er wurde mehrfach verwundet. Während dieser Jahre hat Böll fast täglich Briefe geschrieben, die überwiegend an Annemarie Cech, die in dieser Zeit seine Frau wurde, gerichtet sind, aber auch an die Familie und Freunde. Die Briefe beschreiben den Soldatenalltag und den Krieg, sie widmen sich dem Leben im besetzten Frankreich, zeugen von den Nöten des leidenschaftlichen Katholiken Böll und seinem Hass auf die Uniform, zeigen aber auch die Zeitgebundenheit Bölls, aus der er sich herausgearbeitet hat zu dem Schriftsteller und Menschen, wie wir ihn kennen. An der Ostfront werden sie zu drastischen Zeugnissen vom Verbrechen des Krieges. Bölls Briefe, ein Dokument, wie es von keinem anderen deutschen Schriftsteller vorliegt, sind überdies auch ein Zeugnis von seiner frühen Beschäftigung mit dem Schreiben selbst, mit Lektüreeindrücken und ästhetischen Fragen, und sie sind selbst gleichsam Übungsstücke für das kommende literarische Werk. Von Annemarie Böll sorgfältig ausgewählt, von Jochen Schubert herausgegeben und kommentiert und von James H. Reid mit einem Nachwort versehen, sind die Kriegsbriefe Bölls ein wichtiges Dokument der Erfahrung und Deutung des Zweiten Weltkrieges und der deutschen Mentalität, ein Dokument auch der Entwicklung Heinrich Bölls.Heinrich Böll, 1917 in Köln geboren, nach dem Abitur Buchhandelslehre. 1939-1945 Soldat, danach Gefangenschaft; nach dem Krieg Student und Hilfsarbeiter in der Tischlerei des Bruders; seit 1950 freier Schriftsteller in Köln. Für sein Werk erhielt er u.a. 1967 den Büchner-Preis und 1972 den Nobelpreis für Literatur, war Präsident des bundesdeutschen und des internationalen PEN-Clubs. Er starb am 16. Juli 1985.Jochen Schubert (Dr. phil.), geboren 1957 in Dortmund. Studium der Germanistik, Philosophie und Pädagogik in Bonn. Seit 1995 Mitarbeiter der Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung.James H. Reid, geboren 1938 in Bothwell (Schottland). Lehrte an der Freien Universität Berlin, Professor an der University of Nottingham, 1996 Emeritierung. Zahlreiche Veröffentlichungen, u.a. Heinrich Böll, Ein Zeuge seiner Zeit (1991). Jochen Schubert ist einer der sechs Herausgeber der Heinrich Böll Werkausgabe Kölner Ausgabe. Das größte editorische Unternehmen in der Geschichte des Verlags Kiepenheuer & Witsch: Heinrich Böll, Werke 1 - 27 Kölner Ausgabe

Ein unscheinbarer Antiquitätenladen entpuppt sich als Tor zur Finsternis! Gegenstände, auf denen ein Fluch liegt, und die einst im Auftrag des Teufels verkauft wurden, bringen Tod und Verderben über ihre neuen Besitzer. Nach dem mysteriösen Tod ihres Onkels erben Micki und Ryan das Geschäft und damit eine schreckliche Verantwortung. Gemeinsam mit dem geheimnisvollen Jack Marshak begeben sie sich auf die gefährliche Mission, die Objekte zurückzuholen und im Bannschrank zu sichern, ehe Schreckliches geschehen kann ... Episoden: 1. Die Erbschaft (The Inheritance), 2. Das Todesorakel (The Poison Pen), 3. Amors Stachel (Cupid's Quiver), 4. Ewige Jugend (A Cup Of Time), 5. Onkel Lewis' Rückkehr (Helloween), 6. Das Kabinett der Verdammnis (The Great Montarro), 7. Heilen und teilen (Dr. Jack), 8. Tödliche Schatten (Shadow Boxer), 9. Blutiges Geld (The Root Of All Evil), 10. Tödliche Geschichten (Tales Of The Undead), 11. Die Vogelscheuche (Scarecrow), 12. Der Wunderheiler (Faith Healer), 13. Blutdurst (The Baron's Bride), 14. Ein Schatz – Ein Leben (Bedazzled), 15. Aus dem Spiegel blickt der Tod (Vanity's Mirror), 16. Russisches Roulette (Tattoo), 17. Der mysteriöse Assistent (Brain Drain), 18. Der elektrische Stuhl (The Electrocutioner), 19. Das Geheimnis der Sekte (The Quilt of Hathor, Part 1), 20. Der Inquisitor (The Quilt of Hathor: The Awakening, Part 2), 21. Alibi für einen Mörder (Double Exposure), 22. Der Geist des Kapitäns (The Pirate's Promise), 23. Der brennende Stern (Badge Of Honor), 24. Vater und Sohn (Pipe Dream), 25. Die Spur führt zur Titanic (What A Mother Wouldn't Do), 26. Im Bann der Urne (Bottle Of Dreams), 27. Das Tor zur Hölle (Doorway To Hell), 28. Tod den Voodoo-Priestern (The Voodoo Mambo), 29. Es folgen die Nachrichten (And Now The News), 30. Kopf oder Zahl (Tails I Live, Heads You Die), 31. Symphony in B – OmU, 32. Die Verwandlung eines Monsters (Master Of Disguise), 33. Das Wachsfigurenkabinett (Wax Magic), 34. Mord für eine Puppe (Read My Lips), 35. Zwischen der Zeit (13 O’Clock), 36. Das letzte Rennen (Night Hunger), 37. Blutige Stachel (The Sweetest Sting), 38. Das Spielhaus (The Playhouse), 39. Das Auge des Todes (Eye Of Dead), 40. Der Preis der Schönheit (Face Of Evil), 41. Versuch am lebenden Objekt (Better Off Dead), 42. Drei Opfer für den Werwolf (Scarlet Cinema), 43. Todsichere Wetten (The Mephisto Ring), 44. Ein wahrer Freund (A Friend To The End), 45. Der Metzger (The Butcher), 46. Flucht in ein anderes Leben (Secret Agenda Of Mesmer's Bauble), 47. Die Braut des Satans (Wedding In Black), 48. Ein schwarzer Schleier für die Braut (Wedding Bell Blues), 49. Der Maestro (The Maestro), 50. Kampf der Schamanen (The Shaman's Apprentice), 51. Ein perfektes Alibi (The Prisoner), 52. Zirkel der Finsternis (Coven Of Darkness), 53. Prophezeiungen (The Prophecies), 54. Die Dämonenjäger (Demonhunter), 55. Gefangen im eigenen Körper (Crippled Inside), 56. Tödliche Gedanken (Stick It In Your Ear), 57. Rückkehr aus dem Reich der Toten (Bad Penny), 58. Brennender Haß (Hate On Your Dial), 59. Das Kreuz des Feuers (Night Prey), 60. Die magische Leinwand (Femme Fatale), 61. Die blutige Feder (Mightier Than The Sword), 62. Die Affen des Samurai (Year Of The Monkey), 63. Schön bis in den Tod (Epitaph For A Lonely Soul), 64. Die Nacht der Vergeltung (Midnight Riders), 65. In den Wahnsinn getrieben (Repetition), 66. In der Haut des Feindes (The Long Road Home), 67. Der Hund meiner Träume (My Wife As A Dog), 68. Spielzeug des Teufels (Jack-In-The-Box), 69. Das teuflische Medium (The Spirit of Television), 70. Der Baum des Lebens (The Tree of Life), 71. Die Qualen der Liebe (The Charnel Pit)

Brain on Fire is the stunning debut from journalist and author Susannah Cahalan, recounting the real-life horror story of how a sudden and mysterious illness put her on descent into a madness for which there seemed to be no cure 'My first serious blackout marked the line between sanity and insanity. Though I would have moments of lucidity over the coming days and weeks, I would never again be the same person ...' Susannah Cahalan was a happy, clever, healthy twenty-four-year old. Then one day she woke up in hospital, with no memory of what had happened or how she had got there. Within weeks, she would be transformed into someone unrecognizable, descending into a state of acute psychosis, undergoing rages and convulsions, hallucinating that her father had murdered his wife; that she could control time with her mind. Everything she had taken for granted about her life, and who she was, was wiped out. This is Susannah's story of her terrifying descent into madness and the desperate hunt for a diagnosis, as, after dozens of tests and scans, baffled doctors concluded she should be confined in a psychiatric ward. It is also the story of how one brilliant man, Syria-born Dr Najar, finally proved - using a simple pen and paper - that Susannah's psychotic behaviour was caused by a rare autoimmune disease attacking her brain. His diagnosis of this little-known condition, thought to have been the real cause of devil-possessions through history, saved her life, and possibly the lives of many others. Cahalan takes readers inside this newly-discovered disease through the progress of her own harrowing journey, piecing it together using memories, journals, hospital videos and records. Written with passionate honesty and intelligence, Brain on Fire is a searingly personal yet universal book, which asks what happens when your identity is suddenly destroyed, and how you get it back. 'With eagle-eye precision and brutal honesty, Susannah Cahalan turns her journalistic gaze on herself as she bravely looks back on one of the most harrowing and unimaginable experiences one could ever face: the loss of mind, body and self ... a mesmerizing story', Mira Bartók, New York Times bestselling author of The Memory Palace Susannah Cahalan is a reporter on the New York Post, and the recipient of the 2010 Silurian Award of Excellence in Journalism for Feature Writing. Her writing has also appeared in the New York Times, and is frequently picked up by the Daily Mail, Gawker, Gothamist, AOL and Yahoo among other news aggregrator sites.

xlv, 559 pp. When Louisiana enacted its Digest of the Civil Laws in 1808 and Quebec its Civil Code of Lower Canada in 1866, both jurisdictions were in a period of transition-economic, social and political. In both, the laws had originally been transplanted from European nations whose societies were in many ways different from theirs. This book offers the first systematic and detailed exploration of the two new codes in light of social and legal change. Cairns examines the rich, complex, and varying legal cultures-French, Spanish, Civilian and Anglo-American-on which the two sets of redactors drew in drafting their codes. He places this examination in the context surrounding each codification, and the legal history of both societies. Cairns offers a detailed analysis of family law and employment in the two codes, showing how their respective redactors selected from a defined range of sources and materials to construct their codes. He shows that they acted relatively freely, attempting to inscribe into law rules reflecting what they understood to be the needs of their society from an essentially intuitive and elite perspective. While not propounding a universal theory of legal development, Cairns nonetheless shows the types of factors likely to influence legal change more generally. "The addition of Dr. Cairns' comparative work Codification, Transplants and History greatly enriches the scholarship of Louisiana legal history and can serve as a fruitful starting point for newcomers. His excellent introduction is required reading for anyone interested in Louisiana legal history."-- GEORGIA CHADWICK, Law Library of Louisiana "John Cairns' Codification, Transplants and History may be the most important book about the origins of the Louisiana Civil Code ever published. Originally written in the late 1970s as his Ph.D. thesis for the University of Edinburgh under the tutelage of Alan Watson, Cairns' study provides a detailed analysis of the methods and sources used by the first codifiers of Louisiana and Quebec Civil Law and the legal, political and social context in which they worked. In particular, Cairns' analysis of the drafting of the 1808 Digest of the Territory of Orleans resolves, to a greater extent than any work published to date, the famous debate between Robert Pascal and Rodolfo Batiza over the sources, purposes and meaning of Louisiana's first attempt at codification. Moreover, with its insightful, newly drafted historiographic introduction, Cairns' book explains why resolution of that debate cannot be marginalized as an obsession of scholars enthralled by Louisiana exceptionalism but rather remains central to any complete understanding of Louisiana legal history. Cairns' comparative account of codification in Louisiana and Quebec will also be the starting point of all other comparative studies of these two important North American mixed jurisdictions for years to come."-- JOHN A. LOVETT, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law "Completed in the era of fountain pen, typewriters and snail-mail, this book is a major contribution to legal history and to legal theory. Cairns argues that a variety of factors explained innovation or stasis, such as legal or conservative ideologies, political considerations and socio-economic changes. Therefore, he considers lawmakers to be essentially social actors, instead of skilled technicians." --MICHEL MORIN, University of Montreal JOHN W. CAIRNS is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, where he now occupies the Chair of Civil Law. He has taught at the Queen's University Belfast (1980-1984) and served as a Visiting Professor at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, and the University of Miami, Florida. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2007. His research has focused on the history of Scots law, slavery and the law and the legal history of Louisiana and Quebec.

The bestselling author of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20's engaging and practical guide to how to become lucky, based on her classes at Stanford University and her popular TED talk. Much of what we call luck is the result of deliberate actions and consistent efforts. As Tina Seelig shared in her popular TED Talk, luck is like the wind, constantly blowing, often unpredictable, and always in motion. To catch the winds of luck, you need to construct your sail by doing the internal work that sets the stage for success; recruit your crew by bringing others along; and hoist your sail by acting in ways that lead you closer to your goals. With these practical tools in hand, the winds of luck carry you toward the future you dream to live. What I Wish I Knew About Luck is filled with memorable examples, personal anecdotes, and behavioral science research. You will learn: how to stay steady in turbulent waters how to sail past your limits how to see problems as opportunities how to build ladders to larger wins how to clear clutter on your path to success how to turn setbacks into stepping stones how luck is amplified over the course of a lifetime As a professor at Stanford University, with expertise on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Dr. Seelig teaches her students how to see and seize opportunities, especially those hidden in plain sight. Opportunities are everywhere, waiting to be discovered! Praise for WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT LUCK "This book takes the mystery out of luck with actionable techniques that create powerful magnets for opportunity." - Matt Abrahams, Host, Think Fast Talk Smart "Tina Seelig's book taught me that while fortune is random, luck is a system you can nurture, optimize, and maximize." - Alberto Savoia, author of The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed "Tina Seelig lays out the hidden mechanics of luck, and how to harness them to create extraordinary results." - Olivia Fox Cabane, author of The Charisma Myth PRAISE FOR TINA SEELIG "A mega-classic...Whether you're starting your career or are in the thick of it, the bold ideas in this book will steel your spine and fire your imagination." - Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive "Tina is doing us all a big favor by giving us a roadmap to life!"- Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop and author of Think Remarkable "Seelig is a sharp observer and a gentle and thoughtful writer. Recollections of her own circuitous career path, along with observations of behavior of friends, family, students and colleagues are fertile ground for her." - Miami Herald "It's almost impossible to read the first line of Tina Seelig's book and not grab pen and paper to jot down a river of pent-up ideas and possibilities . . . A galvanizing document, [it] gives us -- more than anything else -- permission to develop our dreams."- Santa Cruz Sentinel "Tina Seelig is one of the most creative and inspiring teachers at Stanford. Her book ought to be required reading."- Robert Sutton, Stanford University Professor and author The No-Asshole Rule "Few people have done as much to champion innovative thinking as Tina Seelig. The principles in her book will surely spark new ideas. It is a must-read for the next generation of entrepreneurs and seasoned veterans alike."- David Kelley, Founder IDEO &

Brain on Fire is the stunning debut from journalist and author Susannah Cahalan, recounting the real-life horror story of how a sudden and mysterious illness put her on descent into a madness for which there seemed to be no cure 'My first serious blackout marked the line between sanity and insanity. Though I would have moments of lucidity over the coming days and weeks, I would never again be the same person ...' Susannah Cahalan was a happy, clever, healthy twenty-four-year old. Then one day she woke up in hospital, with no memory of what had happened or how she had got there. Within weeks, she would be transformed into someone unrecognizable, descending into a state of acute psychosis, undergoing rages and convulsions, hallucinating that her father had murdered his wife; that she could control time with her mind. Everything she had taken for granted about her life, and who she was, was wiped out. This is Susannah's story of her terrifying descent into madness and the desperate hunt for a diagnosis, as, after dozens of tests and scans, baffled doctors concluded she should be confined in a psychiatric ward. It is also the story of how one brilliant man, Syria-born Dr Najar, finally proved - using a simple pen and paper - that Susannah's psychotic behaviour was caused by a rare autoimmune disease attacking her brain. His diagnosis of this little-known condition, thought to have been the real cause of devil-possessions through history, saved her life, and possibly the lives of many others. Cahalan takes readers inside this newly-discovered disease through the progress of her own harrowing journey, piecing it together using memories, journals, hospital videos and records. Written with passionate honesty and intelligence, Brain on Fire is a searingly personal yet universal book, which asks what happens when your identity is suddenly destroyed, and how you get it back. 'With eagle-eye precision and brutal honesty, Susannah Cahalan turns her journalistic gaze on herself as she bravely looks back on one of the most harrowing and unimaginable experiences one could ever face: the loss of mind, body and self ... a mesmerizing story', Mira Bartók, New York Times bestselling author of The Memory Palace Susannah Cahalan is a reporter on the New York Post, and the recipient of the 2010 Silurian Award of Excellence in Journalism for Feature Writing. Her writing has also appeared in the New York Times, and is frequently picked up by the Daily Mail, Gawker, Gothamist, AOL and Yahoo among other news aggregrator sites.

Ein unscheinbarer Antiquitätenladen entpuppt sich als Tor zur Finsternis! Gegenstände, auf denen ein Fluch liegt, und die einst im Auftrag des Teufels verkauft wurden, bringen Tod und Verderben über ihre neuen Besitzer. Nach dem mysteriösen Tod ihres Onkels erben Micki und Ryan das Geschäft und damit eine schreckliche Verantwortung. Gemeinsam mit dem geheimnisvollen Jack Marshak begeben sie sich auf die gefährliche Mission, die Objekte zurückzuholen und im Bannschrank zu sichern, ehe Schreckliches geschehen kann ... Episoden: 1. Die Erbschaft (The Inheritance), 2. Das Todesorakel (The Poison Pen), 3. Amors Stachel (Cupid's Quiver), 4. Ewige Jugend (A Cup Of Time), 5. Onkel Lewis' Rückkehr (Helloween), 6. Das Kabinett der Verdammnis (The Great Montarro), 7. Heilen und teilen (Dr. Jack), 8. Tödliche Schatten (Shadow Boxer), 9. Blutiges Geld (The Root Of All Evil), 10. Tödliche Geschichten (Tales Of The Undead), 11. Die Vogelscheuche (Scarecrow), 12. Der Wunderheiler (Faith Healer), 13. Blutdurst (The Baron's Bride), 14. Ein Schatz – Ein Leben (Bedazzled), 15. Aus dem Spiegel blickt der Tod (Vanity's Mirror), 16. Russisches Roulette (Tattoo), 17. Der mysteriöse Assistent (Brain Drain), 18. Der elektrische Stuhl (The Electrocutioner), 19. Das Geheimnis der Sekte (The Quilt of Hathor, Part 1), 20. Der Inquisitor (The Quilt of Hathor: The Awakening, Part 2), 21. Alibi für einen Mörder (Double Exposure), 22. Der Geist des Kapitäns (The Pirate's Promise), 23. Der brennende Stern (Badge Of Honor), 24. Vater und Sohn (Pipe Dream), 25. Die Spur führt zur Titanic (What A Mother Wouldn't Do), 26. Im Bann der Urne (Bottle Of Dreams), 27. Das Tor zur Hölle (Doorway To Hell), 28. Tod den Voodoo-Priestern (The Voodoo Mambo), 29. Es folgen die Nachrichten (And Now The News), 30. Kopf oder Zahl (Tails I Live, Heads You Die), 31. Symphony in B – OmU, 32. Die Verwandlung eines Monsters (Master Of Disguise), 33. Das Wachsfigurenkabinett (Wax Magic), 34. Mord für eine Puppe (Read My Lips), 35. Zwischen der Zeit (13 O’Clock), 36. Das letzte Rennen (Night Hunger), 37. Blutige Stachel (The Sweetest Sting), 38. Das Spielhaus (The Playhouse), 39. Das Auge des Todes (Eye Of Dead), 40. Der Preis der Schönheit (Face Of Evil), 41. Versuch am lebenden Objekt (Better Off Dead), 42. Drei Opfer für den Werwolf (Scarlet Cinema), 43. Todsichere Wetten (The Mephisto Ring), 44. Ein wahrer Freund (A Friend To The End), 45. Der Metzger (The Butcher), 46. Flucht in ein anderes Leben (Secret Agenda Of Mesmer's Bauble), 47. Die Braut des Satans (Wedding In Black), 48. Ein schwarzer Schleier für die Braut (Wedding Bell Blues), 49. Der Maestro (The Maestro), 50. Kampf der Schamanen (The Shaman's Apprentice), 51. Ein perfektes Alibi (The Prisoner), 52. Zirkel der Finsternis (Coven Of Darkness), 53. Prophezeiungen (The Prophecies), 54. Die Dämonenjäger (Demonhunter), 55. Gefangen im eigenen Körper (Crippled Inside), 56. Tödliche Gedanken (Stick It In Your Ear), 57. Rückkehr aus dem Reich der Toten (Bad Penny), 58. Brennender Haß (Hate On Your Dial), 59. Das Kreuz des Feuers (Night Prey), 60. Die magische Leinwand (Femme Fatale), 61. Die blutige Feder (Mightier Than The Sword), 62. Die Affen des Samurai (Year Of The Monkey), 63. Schön bis in den Tod (Epitaph For A Lonely Soul), 64. Die Nacht der Vergeltung (Midnight Riders), 65. In den Wahnsinn getrieben (Repetition), 66. In der Haut des Feindes (The Long Road Home), 67. Der Hund meiner Träume (My Wife As A Dog), 68. Spielzeug des Teufels (Jack-In-The-Box), 69. Das teuflische Medium (The Spirit of Television), 70. Der Baum des Lebens (The Tree of Life), 71. Die Qualen der Liebe (The Charnel Pit)

"An incisive and necessary" (Roxane Gay) debut for fans of Get Out and Paul Beatty's The Sellout, about a father's obsessive quest to protect his son-even if it means turning him white Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize • "Stunning and audacious . . . at once a pitch-black comedy, a chilling horror story and an endlessly perceptive novel about the possible future of race in America."-NPR NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND THE WASHINGTON POST "You can be beautiful, even more beautiful than before." This is the seductive promise of Dr. Nzinga's clinic, where anyone can get their lips thinned, their skin bleached, and their nose narrowed. A complete demelanization will liberate you from the confines of being born in a black body-if you can afford it. In this near-future Southern city plagued by fenced-in ghettos and police violence, more and more residents are turning to this experimental medical procedure. Like any father, our narrator just wants the best for his son, Nigel, a biracial boy whose black birthmark is getting bigger by the day. The darker Nigel becomes, the more frightened his father feels. But how far will he go to protect his son? And will he destroy his family in the process? This electrifying, hallucinatory novel is at once a keen satire of surviving racism in America and a profoundly moving family story. At its center is a father who just wants his son to thrive in a broken world. Maurice Carlos Ruffin's work evokes the clear vision of Ralph Ellison, the dizzying menace of Franz Kafka, and the crackling prose of Vladimir Nabokov. We Cast a Shadow fearlessly shines a light on the violence we inherit, and on the desperate things we do for the ones we love. LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/OPEN BOOK AWARD "We Cast a Shadow asks some of the most important questions fiction can ask, and it does so with energetic and acrobatic prose, hilarious wordplay and great heart. . . . Love is at the core of this funny, beautiful novel . . . . At any moment, Ruffin can summon the kind of magic that makes you want to slow down, reread and experience the pleasure of him crystallizing an image again. . . . Read this book."-Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) "A full-throated novelistic debut of ferocious power and grace . . . a story that refracts the insanity of the world into a shape so unique you wonder how this book wasn't there all along."-Lit Hub "Propulsive . . . We Cast a Shadow proves that the eeriest works of speculative fiction are those that hit closest to home."-Vulture

Ein unscheinbarer Antiquitätenladen entpuppt sich als Tor zur Finsternis! Gegenstände, auf denen ein Fluch liegt, und die einst im Auftrag des Teufels verkauft wurden, bringen Tod und Verderben über ihre neuen Besitzer. Nach dem mysteriösen Tod ihres Onkels erben Micki und Ryan das Geschäft und damit eine schreckliche Verantwortung. Gemeinsam mit dem geheimnisvollen Jack Marshak begeben sie sich auf die gefährliche Mission, die Objekte zurückzuholen und im Bannschrank zu sichern, ehe Schreckliches geschehen kann ... Episoden: 1. Die Erbschaft (The Inheritance), 2. Das Todesorakel (The Poison Pen), 3. Amors Stachel (Cupid's Quiver), 4. Ewige Jugend (A Cup Of Time), 5. Onkel Lewis' Rückkehr (Helloween), 6. Das Kabinett der Verdammnis (The Great Montarro), 7. Heilen und teilen (Dr. Jack), 8. Tödliche Schatten (Shadow Boxer), 9. Blutiges Geld (The Root Of All Evil), 10. Tödliche Geschichten (Tales Of The Undead), 11. Die Vogelscheuche (Scarecrow), 12. Der Wunderheiler (Faith Healer), 13. Blutdurst (The Baron's Bride), 14. Ein Schatz – Ein Leben (Bedazzled), 15. Aus dem Spiegel blickt der Tod (Vanity's Mirror), 16. Russisches Roulette (Tattoo), 17. Der mysteriöse Assistent (Brain Drain), 18. Der elektrische Stuhl (The Electrocutioner), 19. Das Geheimnis der Sekte (The Quilt of Hathor, Part 1), 20. Der Inquisitor (The Quilt of Hathor: The Awakening, Part 2), 21. Alibi für einen Mörder (Double Exposure), 22. Der Geist des Kapitäns (The Pirate's Promise), 23. Der brennende Stern (Badge Of Honor), 24. Vater und Sohn (Pipe Dream), 25. Die Spur führt zur Titanic (What A Mother Wouldn't Do), 26. Im Bann der Urne (Bottle Of Dreams), 27. Das Tor zur Hölle (Doorway To Hell), 28. Tod den Voodoo-Priestern (The Voodoo Mambo), 29. Es folgen die Nachrichten (And Now The News), 30. Kopf oder Zahl (Tails I Live, Heads You Die), 31. Symphony in B – OmU, 32. Die Verwandlung eines Monsters (Master Of Disguise), 33. Das Wachsfigurenkabinett (Wax Magic), 34. Mord für eine Puppe (Read My Lips), 35. Zwischen der Zeit (13 O’Clock), 36. Das letzte Rennen (Night Hunger), 37. Blutige Stachel (The Sweetest Sting), 38. Das Spielhaus (The Playhouse), 39. Das Auge des Todes (Eye Of Dead), 40. Der Preis der Schönheit (Face Of Evil), 41. Versuch am lebenden Objekt (Better Off Dead), 42. Drei Opfer für den Werwolf (Scarlet Cinema), 43. Todsichere Wetten (The Mephisto Ring), 44. Ein wahrer Freund (A Friend To The End), 45. Der Metzger (The Butcher), 46. Flucht in ein anderes Leben (Secret Agenda Of Mesmer's Bauble), 47. Die Braut des Satans (Wedding In Black), 48. Ein schwarzer Schleier für die Braut (Wedding Bell Blues), 49. Der Maestro (The Maestro), 50. Kampf der Schamanen (The Shaman's Apprentice), 51. Ein perfektes Alibi (The Prisoner), 52. Zirkel der Finsternis (Coven Of Darkness), 53. Prophezeiungen (The Prophecies), 54. Die Dämonenjäger (Demonhunter), 55. Gefangen im eigenen Körper (Crippled Inside), 56. Tödliche Gedanken (Stick It In Your Ear), 57. Rückkehr aus dem Reich der Toten (Bad Penny), 58. Brennender Haß (Hate On Your Dial), 59. Das Kreuz des Feuers (Night Prey), 60. Die magische Leinwand (Femme Fatale), 61. Die blutige Feder (Mightier Than The Sword), 62. Die Affen des Samurai (Year Of The Monkey), 63. Schön bis in den Tod (Epitaph For A Lonely Soul), 64. Die Nacht der Vergeltung (Midnight Riders), 65. In den Wahnsinn getrieben (Repetition), 66. In der Haut des Feindes (The Long Road Home), 67. Der Hund meiner Träume (My Wife As A Dog), 68. Spielzeug des Teufels (Jack-In-The-Box), 69. Das teuflische Medium (The Spirit of Television), 70. Der Baum des Lebens (The Tree of Life), 71. Die Qualen der Liebe (The Charnel Pit)

"An incisive and necessary" (Roxane Gay) debut for fans of Get Out and Paul Beatty's The Sellout, about a father's obsessive quest to protect his son-even if it means turning him white Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize "Stunning and audacious . . . at once a pitch-black comedy, a chilling horror story and an endlessly perceptive novel about the possible future of race in America."-NPR NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND THE WASHINGTON POST "You can be beautiful, even more beautiful than before." This is the seductive promise of Dr. Nzinga's clinic, where anyone can get their lips thinned, their skin bleached, and their nose narrowed. A complete demelanization will liberate you from the confines of being born in a black body-if you can afford it. In this near-future Southern city plagued by fenced-in ghettos and police violence, more and more residents are turning to this experimental medical procedure. Like any father, our narrator just wants the best for his son, Nigel, a biracial boy whose black birthmark is getting bigger by the day. The darker Nigel becomes, the more frightened his father feels. But how far will he go to protect his son? And will he destroy his family in the process? This electrifying, hallucinatory novel is at once a keen satire of surviving racism in America and a profoundly moving family story. At its center is a father who just wants his son to thrive in a broken world. Maurice Carlos Ruffin's work evokes the clear vision of Ralph Ellison, the dizzying menace of Franz Kafka, and the crackling prose of Vladimir Nabokov. We Cast a Shadow fearlessly shines a light on the violence we inherit, and on the desperate things we do for the ones we love. LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/OPEN BOOK AWARD "We Cast a Shadow asks some of the most important questions fiction can ask, and it does so with energetic and acrobatic prose, hilarious wordplay and great heart. . . . Love is at the core of this funny, beautiful novel . . . . At any moment, Ruffin can summon the kind of magic that makes you want to slow down, reread and experience the pleasure of him crystallizing an image again. . . . Read this book."-Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) "A full-throated novelistic debut of ferocious power and grace . . . a story that refracts the insanity of the world into a shape so unique you wonder how this book wasn't there all along."-Lit Hub "Propulsive . . . We Cast a Shadow proves that the eeriest works of speculative fiction are those that hit closest to home."-Vulture

The bestselling author of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20's engaging and practical guide to how to become lucky, based on her classes at Stanford University and her popular TED talk. Much of what we call luck is the result of deliberate actions and consistent efforts. As Tina Seelig shared in her popular TED Talk, luck is like the wind, constantly blowing, often unpredictable, and always in motion. To catch the winds of luck, you need to construct your sail by doing the internal work that sets the stage for success; recruit your crew by bringing others along; and hoist your sail by acting in ways that lead you closer to your goals. With these practical tools in hand, the winds of luck carry you toward the future you dream to live. What I Wish I Knew About Luck is filled with memorable examples, personal anecdotes, and behavioral science research. You will learn: how to stay steady in turbulent waters how to sail past your limits how to see problems as opportunities how to build ladders to larger wins how to clear clutter on your path to success how to turn setbacks into stepping stones how luck is amplified over the course of a lifetime As a professor at Stanford University, with expertise on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Dr. Seelig teaches her students how to see and seize opportunities, especially those hidden in plain sight. Opportunities are everywhere, waiting to be discovered! Praise for WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT LUCK "This book takes the mystery out of luck with actionable techniques that create powerful magnets for opportunity." - Matt Abrahams, Host, Think Fast Talk Smart "Tina Seelig's book taught me that while fortune is random, luck is a system you can nurture, optimize, and maximize." - Alberto Savoia, author of The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed "Tina Seelig lays out the hidden mechanics of luck, and how to harness them to create extraordinary results." - Olivia Fox Cabane, author of The Charisma Myth PRAISE FOR TINA SEELIG "A mega-classic...Whether you're starting your career or are in the thick of it, the bold ideas in this book will steel your spine and fire your imagination." - Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive "Tina is doing us all a big favor by giving us a roadmap to life!"- Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop and author of Think Remarkable "Seelig is a sharp observer and a gentle and thoughtful writer. Recollections of her own circuitous career path, along with observations of behavior of friends, family, students and colleagues are fertile ground for her." - Miami Herald "It's almost impossible to read the first line of Tina Seelig's book and not grab pen and paper to jot down a river of pent-up ideas and possibilities . . . A galvanizing document, [it] gives us -- more than anything else -- permission to develop our dreams."- Santa Cruz Sentinel "Tina Seelig is one of the most creative and inspiring teachers at Stanford. Her book ought to be required reading."- Robert Sutton, Stanford University Professor and author The No-Asshole Rule "Few people have done as much to champion innovative thinking as Tina Seelig. The principles in her book will surely spark new ideas. It is a must-read for the next generation of entrepreneurs and seasoned veterans alike."- David Kelley, Founder IDEO &

The bestselling author of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20's engaging and practical guide to how to become lucky, based on her classes at Stanford University and her popular TED talk. Much of what we call luck is the result of deliberate actions and consistent efforts. As Tina Seelig shared in her popular TED Talk, luck is like the wind, constantly blowing, often unpredictable, and always in motion. To catch the winds of luck, you need to construct your sail by doing the internal work that sets the stage for success; recruit your crew by bringing others along; and hoist your sail by acting in ways that lead you closer to your goals. With these practical tools in hand, the winds of luck carry you toward the future you dream to live. What I Wish I Knew About Luck is filled with memorable examples, personal anecdotes, and behavioral science research. You will learn: how to stay steady in turbulent waters how to sail past your limits how to see problems as opportunities how to build ladders to larger wins how to clear clutter on your path to success how to turn setbacks into stepping stones how luck is amplified over the course of a lifetime As a professor at Stanford University, with expertise on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Dr. Seelig teaches her students how to see and seize opportunities, especially those hidden in plain sight. Opportunities are everywhere, waiting to be discovered! Praise for WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT LUCK "This book takes the mystery out of luck with actionable techniques that create powerful magnets for opportunity." - Matt Abrahams, Host, Think Fast Talk Smart "Tina Seelig's book taught me that while fortune is random, luck is a system you can nurture, optimize, and maximize." - Alberto Savoia, author of The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed "Tina Seelig lays out the hidden mechanics of luck, and how to harness them to create extraordinary results." - Olivia Fox Cabane, author of The Charisma Myth PRAISE FOR TINA SEELIG "A mega-classic...Whether you're starting your career or are in the thick of it, the bold ideas in this book will steel your spine and fire your imagination." - Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive "Tina is doing us all a big favor by giving us a roadmap to life!"- Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop and author of Think Remarkable "Seelig is a sharp observer and a gentle and thoughtful writer. Recollections of her own circuitous career path, along with observations of behavior of friends, family, students and colleagues are fertile ground for her." - Miami Herald "It's almost impossible to read the first line of Tina Seelig's book and not grab pen and paper to jot down a river of pent-up ideas and possibilities . . . A galvanizing document, [it] gives us -- more than anything else -- permission to develop our dreams."- Santa Cruz Sentinel "Tina Seelig is one of the most creative and inspiring teachers at Stanford. Her book ought to be required reading."- Robert Sutton, Stanford University Professor and author The No-Asshole Rule "Few people have done as much to champion innovative thinking as Tina Seelig. The principles in her book will surely spark new ideas. It is a must-read for the next generation of entrepreneurs and seasoned veterans alike."- David Kelley, Founder IDEO "Tina is the most inspirational creativity voice I know. Her book is much better than a whack on the side of your head. It's a whack on the side of your soul!" - Geoffrey Moore, author of Zone to Win "Anybody who wants to live an entrepreneurial life filled with purpose and passion needs to read this book. It's chockfull of practical tools and tips to bring out the best in each of us." - Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and author of The Rise of the Rest "This is a great guide to moving in more exciting, creative, and fulfilling directions, written by a person who is an expert at doing so. But if Tina Seelig had known any more when she was 20, the world probably could no