Hans Rauscher stellt in seinem neuen Buch die wirklich unbequemen Fragen zur Flüchtlingsdebatte, zur Rolle des Journalismus, zur Zweiklassengesellschaft und zum neuen Krieg gegen die Frauen. Viele dieser Probleme deuten auf ein Ende der liberalen Demokratie hin. Trump in den USA, Le Pen in Frankreich, Orbán in Ungarn, Erdoğan in der Türkei und Hofer und Strache in Österreich wollen sie unterminieren. Um das zu verhindern, müssen unangenehme Wahrheiten ausgesprochen und dürfen nicht länger von Politik und Gesellschaft tabuisiert werden. Schonungslos weist Rauscher auf die Fehler von Staat und Medien hin und bürstet dabei alle angeblichen Fakten kräftig gegen den Strich. Antworten auf die aktuellen Herausforderungen sind nur möglich, wenn wieder gesagt werden darf, was gesagt werden muss.
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En las cajas se encuentra la cabeza de Ibrahim, un hombre al que todo el mundo apreciaba por su bondad y discreción, y por su particular filosofía de saber afrontar las tragedias aceptando su destino. Había nacido y se había criado en un remoto pueblo del norte de Irak, junto a sus eternos amigos de la infancia: Tarek, de vida acomodada y al que siempre la vida sonrió; y Abdulá, huérfano y depresivo, a quien llaman Kafka por su manera de pensar y por haber devorado las obras de aquel autor. Los «Hijos de la grieta de la tierra», como eran conocidos, habían vivido juntos alegrías, esperanzas, amores..., también guerras y las arbitrariedades del poder. Las buenas relaciones de Tarek permiten a Ibrahim lograr un empleo en Bagdad, en los jardines del presidente. ¿Qué provocó su muerte? ¿Qué le llevó a morir de tal manera? Los exóticos jardines del presidente esconden la respuesta tras sus verjas. Basada en hechos reales, "Los jardines del presidente" es una novela de extraordinaria calidad literaria, humana y política que narra la historia del Irak de Sadam Hussein (sin querer nombrarlo nunca) mejor que cualquier obra periodística o de ensayo. Una investigación profundamente conmovedora sobre el amor, la muerte y la injusticia, y una afirmación de la importancia de la dignidad, la amistad y la conciencia bajo la peor opresión. Pese a los hechos atroces que narra, el autor ha conseguido escribir una obra de alcance universal que afirma la vida y está en contra de todo nihilismo. Ahí residen su belleza y su originalidad que la hicieron merecedora del English Pen Award.
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Our educational systems are overwhelmingly biased toward text. We force students to read endless paragraphs and write pages of linear notes, assuming words are the best vehicle for complex thought. But neuroscience proves that forcing the brain to process information exclusively through language creates a massive cognitive bottleneck. This book introduces the transformative power of Dual Coding Theory. It reveals how the brain possesses two distinct processing channels: one for verbal information and one for visual imagery. When you combine simple, hand-drawn sketches with key concepts, you engage both channels simultaneously, doubling your retention and accelerating comprehension. You do not need to be an artist. We break down the mechanics of "sketchnoting" and visual problem-solving, showing how creating ugly, highly symbolic doodles forces the mind to synthesize abstract information into concrete understanding. Throw away the highlighter and pick up a pen. Learn how to hack your cognitive architecture and visually map the complex ideas that words alone cannot capture.
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A GOOD many of us, who are now certain beyond a doubt that space travel will forever remain in the realm of the impossible, probably would, if a rocket that were shot to the moon, for instance, did arrive, and perhaps return to give proof of its safe arrival on our satellite, accept the phenomenon in a perfectly blase, twentieth century manner. Dr. Smith, that phenomenal writer of classic scientific fiction, seems to have become so thoroughly convinced of the advent of interplanetary travel that it is difficult for the reader to feel, after finishing "Spacehounds of IPC," that travel in the great spaces is not already an established fact. Dr. Smith, as a professional chemist, is kept fairly busy. As a writer, he is satisfied with nothing less than perfection. For that reason, a masterpiece from his pen has become almost an annual event. We know you will like "Spacehounds" even better than the "Skylark" series.
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Ed Dukas was writing letters. Someone or something was also writing - unseen but at his elbow. It was perhaps fifteen minutes before he noticed. Conspicuous at the center of the next blank sheet of paper he reached for, part of a word was already inscribed: Nippe ... The writing was faint and wavering but in the same shade of blue ink as that in his own pen. Ed Dukas said "Hey?" to himself, mildly. The frown creases between his hazel eyes deepened. They were evidence of strain that was not new. The stubby forefinger and thumb of his right hand rubbed their calloused whorls together. Surprise on his square face gave way to a cool watchfulness that, in the last ten years of guarded living, had been grimed into his nature. Ed Dukas was now twenty-two. This era was hurtling and troubled. Since his childhood, Ed had become acquainted with wonder, beauty, hate, opportunity and disaster on a cosmic level, luxury, adventure, love. Sometimes he had even found peace of mind.
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*FROM THE JOINT WINNER OF THE 2025 FORWARD PRIZE* *LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN OPEN BOOK AWARD* A perceptive exploration of poetry, race, and otherness from one of our most promising voices in criticism. Vidyan Ravinthiran was born in the north of England to Sri Lankan Tamils, and moved to the United States five years ago. Considering identity in both its political and psychological senses - as these concepts fuse, or fail to, at different times and in different places - he leaps adventurously between memoir and criticism, understanding his life through poetry, and vice versa. Ranging from Andrew Marvell to Divya Victor, he writes both about and through poems, discussing Sri Lanka; experiences of racism and resilience; intergenerational trauma; pandemic parenting in an autism family; relationships shaped by the internet; growing up with a speech impediment and being sent by one's aspirational brown parents to elocution lessons; and the relative invisibility of South Asians in Western television and film. This electric, compelling hybrid memoir discovers a new way of writing about the self and also literature.
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The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens is a fascinating historical account that traces the evolution of writing instruments, focusing on the remarkable journey from quill pens to the widespread adoption of steel pens. The book delves into the ingenuity and perseverance of inventors and craftsmen who revolutionized the art of writing, making it more accessible, efficient, and reliable. It explores the early challenges faced in creating durable and flexible pen points, the experiments with various metals, and the eventual triumph of steel as the material of choice. The narrative highlights key figures and milestones in the development of steel pens, including the contributions of English manufacturers in Birmingham, who played a pivotal role in perfecting the design and mass production techniques. The book provides vivid descriptions of the manufacturing process, from the selection of steel to the intricate stamping, shaping, and tempering required to produce high-quality pens. It also examines the social and economic impact of steel pens, which democratized writing by making affordable, long-lasting pens available to people of all classes. Rich in historical detail, The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens offers insights into the broader context of technological innovation during the Industrial Revolution. It discusses the interplay between invention, entrepreneurship, and the changing needs of society, as well as the gradual decline of the quill and the rise of the steel pen as an indispensable tool for communication, education, and business. The book is both an engaging chronicle of human creativity and a tribute to the unsung inventors whose work transformed the written word.
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'A superb and compelling espionage drama inside the Iran Israel shadow war by the top spy thrillerist of these wild turbulent times' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A great spy writer' Tim Shipman What happens when a spy is forced to reckon with the consequences of his deception? Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California. To finance his new life, he agrees to spy for Mossad in Iran, working with a clandestine unit tasked with sowing chaos and sabotage inside the country. When he's captured by Iranian security forces, Kamran is compelled to confess his experiences as a spy, in a testimonial dealing not only with the security of nations, but also with revenge, deceit, and the power of love and forgiveness in a world of lies. Mixing suspense with strikingly cinematic action, David McCloskey takes readers deep into the shadow war between Iran and Israel, delivering propulsive storytelling and riveting tradecraft. THE FOURTH NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***DAMASCUS STATION ('One of the best spy thrillers in years' THE TIMES) AND ***SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** MOSCOW X READER REVIEWS 'A brilliant gripping read. This is one of his best books' 'An excellent read from the pen of one who has been there and done it all, especially in light of current events in the Middle East.' 'This is the best book I have read in years. A superb spy novel.' 'Couldn't put it down, this is an amazing book...This is a must read from a great writer!'
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