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Werner Herzog was born in September 1942 in Munich, Germany, at a turning point in the Second World War. Soon Germany would be defeated and a new world would have to be made out the rubble and horrors of the war. Fleeing the Allied bombing raids, Herzog’s mother took him and his older brother to a remote, rustic part of Bavaria where he would spend much of his childhood hungry, without running water, in deep poverty. It was there, as the new postwar order was emerging, that one of the most visionary filmmakers of the next seven decades was formed.

Winner of the National Book Award when it was first published in 1964, Herzog traces five days in the life of a failed academic whose wife has recently left him for his best friend. Through the device of letter writing, Herzog movingly portrays both the internal life of its eponymous hero and the complexity of modern consciousness.

When Lance Spector quit the CIA, he swore he was out for good. One more government lie and he would go off the deep end. They could find someone else to do their dirty work. As far as he was concerned, Washington, Langley, the Pentagon could all go to hell.

A remote NATO seismic array in the far north of Norway detects the largest nuclear detonation since the days of the Soviet Union.

The Kremlin has set its plans in motion. Its goal is nothing short of reestablishing the entire USSR, and it is willing to risk World War III in the process. There is only one man who can stop it. But they fear it will cost him his life.

Rostov, Russia: War has broken out. Russia has invaded its neighbor. As the world watches in horror, one assassin enters enemy territory to do what must be done. Washington DC, USA: The US President grapples with one burning question. Is Russia preparing to use tactical nukes?

Rebels have entered the Kremlin. The sound of gunfire rings out over its ancient buildings. Has the Russian president's bloodthirsty regime entered its final death throes? As war threatens to engulf the globe, the US President must decide if the assets the CIA has relied on for so long are worth the enormous cost.

The Russian by Saul Herzog is the stunning second instalment in the series that has taken the publishing industry, and Hollywood rights departments, by storm. This dazzling tour de force is a full standalone novel. From the mind of one of the most creative and versatile writers working in America today, this book will surely go down as a classic of the spy thriller genre.

The Center by Saul Herzog is the stunning eighth installment in the series that has taken the publishing industry, and Hollywood rights departments, by storm. This dazzling tour de force is a full standalone novel. From the mind of one of the most creative and versatile writers working in America today, this book will surely go down as a classic of the spy thriller genre.

If you listen to only one book this year, this is it. Action, adventure, rebellion, provocative foreign agents, characters you can sink your teeth into. If you're looking for a new spy thriller series that will stay with you long after you finish listening, look no further.

A Russian assassin is activated to kill seemingly unconnected female staffers at the US embassy. What emerges is a plot as complex as it is terrifying. Against a backdrop of escalating Russian invasion preparations, a Romanian kill squad, a Kremlin honeytrap, and a Soviet-era biological weapons victim converge on an unsuspecting city, and an unprotected embassy with deadly intent.

Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams stars in Mary Jane, a poignant and intimate drama following a single mother’s journey caring for her chronically ill young son. Set in New York City, the play unfolds in two parts—Mary Jane's small Queens apartment and a pediatric hospital. With unflinching honesty and unexpected humor, we witness Mary Jane's tireless devotion, her interactions with medical professionals, and her struggle to maintain her sense of self.

Is there something beyond your current Christian experience that seems to be lacking? Is God calling you to the next level of his glory? God will reveal to you how to activate the prophetic destiny over your life that seems dormant. He is waiting for you to realize that your dream, prophecy, desire, or miracle is not dead...only sleeping! God is ready to awaken those promises as you open yourself to his abundant glory.

In The Future of Truth, a great artist essays an answer to one of humanity's deepest, most eternal questions. At a moment when deepfake AI videos are proliferating, and most people have simply thrown up their hands in despair at the ubiquity of what we now know as fake news—not to mention the constant lying and propagandizing from certain public figures—Herzog seeks a remedy.

Saul Bellow evokes all the rich colors and exotic customs of a highly imaginary Africa in this acclaimed comic novel about a middle-aged American millionaire who, seeking a new, more rewarding life, descends upon an African tribe. Henderson's awesome feats of strength and his unbridled passion for life win him the admiration of the tribe - but it is his gift for making rain that turns him from mere hero into messiah. A hilarious, often ribald story, Henderson the Rain King is also a profound look at the forces that drive a man through life.

Das Leben meint es nicht gut mit Moses Elkanah Herzog. Schon die zweite Ehefrau lässt ihn sitzen, zu allem Übel auch noch zugunsten seines besten Freundes, die Universitätskarriere stagniert und auch die selbstverordnete Europareise bringt keine Erleichterung. Herzog steckt fest. In seiner Verzweiflung schreibt er Briefe an Philosophen - lebende wie tote -, an Freunde, an Gott.

In 1997, Werner Herzog was in Tokyo to direct an opera. His hosts asked him, Whom would you like to meet? He replied instantly: Hiroo Onoda. Onoda was a former soldier famous for having quixotically defended an island in the Philippines for decades after World War II, unaware the fighting was over. Herzog and Onoda developed an instant rapport and met many times, talking and unraveling the story of Onoda’s long war.

Inglaterra, 1914. El mundo está en guerra. El capitán Hastings, herido y traumatizado, acepta la invitación de pasar su convalecencia en Styles Court, la casa familiar de un viejo amigo. La antigua mansión es para él el refugio perfecto... O, al menos, lo parece. En medio del sofocante calor del verano surgen los problemas, y las tensiones y rencillas entre los miembros de la familia se resuelven de la peor de las maneras. Emily Inglethorp, la adinerada matriarca, es brutalmente asesinada en plena noche, y ninguno de los habitantes de Styles está libre de sospecha.

An action-packed urban fantasy adventure set on the islands of Hawaii! My name is Marcus Aries. In addition to running my martial arts school, I serve as the guardian of the Hawaiian Islands. Basically, I’m the middleman between everyday mortals and the world of the supernatural. A world no one else believes is real. One filled with darkness, danger, and creatures who would happily use my guts for fish bait if given the chance. It’s my job to ensure peace, balance, and, when warranted, justice. My latest case has me investigating the disappearance of a young boy, a child not much older ...

¿Estás listo para tener el control absoluto de tu economía y decirle adiós a tu jefe? La forma de entender los negocios y ganar dinero ha cambiado drásticamente con la revolución digital. Hoy en día se puede crear un negocio sumamente rentable desde la comodidad de tu habitación o, mejor aún, ¡desde cualquier parte del mundo!¿Deseas disponer de tu tiempo con total libertad y no tener que soportar a tu jefe ni respetar horarios de oficina? ¿Sueñas con vivir y trabajar en otros lugares del mundo mientras ves cómo tus ingresos pasivos crecen año con año? ¡Hoy es totalmente ...