Resultados para "Schmidt" en Literatura y ficción

El libro contiene historias de misterio de todas las épocas de la historia de Rusia, desde su remoto pasado pagano hasta el comunismo del siglo 20 y el período contemporáneo. Los cuentos inéditos del autor incorporan siglos de tradiciones folclóricas del país eslavo, presentando relatos macabros y ominosos de brujas, monstruos, fantasmas, espíritus maléficos y fenómenos inexplicables.

Best-selling author Louis Begley created a beguiling icon of middle age in About Schmidt. Recently widowed, pushed into retirement by his law firm, at odds with his family, Albert Schmidt captivated readers with his cautious courage. Now he is facing ever mounting challenges of life, love, and age. Schmidt is happy living with his affectionate young girlfriend, Carrie. His grumpy daughter, on the other hand, seems to want only money from him.

An anthology celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Predator franchise, If It Bleeds includes 17 brand new, never-before-seen or heard stories featuring the Predators throughout space and time. Based entirely on the original films, novels, and comics, Predator: If It Bleeds reveals the Predators stalking prey in 12th-century Japan, ninth-century Viking Norway, World War I, Vietnam, the Civil War, Hurricane Katrina, and the modern day, as well as across the far reaches of future space.

In the aftermath of their mother's death, the Tetley siblings' lives are falling apart. Left to fend for themselves as their family farm goes to ruins, Rose sets out to escape the grief and mess of home. When she meets Noongar Elders Patsy and Herbert, she finds herself drawn into a home where she has the chance to discover the strength of community, and to heal a wound her family has carried for a generation.

Der New Yorker Anwalt Albert Schmidt muss sein Leben neu ordnen: Seine Partner haben ihn in Rente geschickt, seine Frau ist an Krebs gestorben, und seine Tochter will einen Jung-Karrieristen aus seiner Kanzlei heiraten. Begleys Plädoyer für Individualität und Selbstbestimmtheit ist unglaublich komisch, rührend und leidenschaftlich zugleich. "Schmidt" gehört schon jetzt zu den großen Figuren der Weltliteratur.

In 2029 Kansas City, Master Detective John Simon is a tough cop with a disdain for technology. His new movie quoting partner doesn’t make him happy. How can you trust a robot? ‪And what’s with the name…Lucas George?‪ Simon and Lucas don’t have time for squabbles. Something isn’t right about this case. There’s more to it than smuggling, but they don’t know what exactly.‪ They have one more problem.‪ Evidence is disappearing and people are getting killed.

In der Hitze des Hochsommers überquert Seft, ein begnadeter Feuersteinhauer, die Große Ebene, um den Ritualen beizuwohnen, die den Beginn des neuen Jahres anzeigen. Joias Vision von einem großen Steinkreis inspiriert Seft und wird zu ihrem gemeinsamen Lebenswerk. Doch als Dürre die Erde plagt, wächst das Misstrauen zwischen Hirten, Ackerbauern und Waldbewohnern - und eine grausame Gewalttat führt zu offenem Krieg.

Caught between a greedy corporation and a desperate love of the land, Maria Porterfield barely has time to mourn her father's death. If her family is to survive, it'll be up to her to take charge - but she can't do it alone. When a mysterious drifter rides into town, the handsome cowboy seems like an answer to her prayers. But Chet isn't interested in settling down, no matter how tempting the offer.... Chet made his way West looking for a fresh start - the last thing he wants is to get involved in someone else's fight.

A successful historical mystery writer, Chloe Whitfield comes to Ca’ d’Zan to research her next novel. Chloe’s fascination with the circus is rooted in family stories of her great-grandmother Lucinda Conroy, who reportedly was a trapeze artist of some renown. She’s heard hints of scandal—and perhaps larceny, but no details. Chloe’s grandmother—rumored to be Lucinda’s only offspring—was raised in an orphanage and never knew her mother. Intrigued as she is, Chloe has no intent of writing about Lucinda until she sees a poster featuring Lucinda as the star performer in May of 1936.

El libro contiene historias de misterio de todas las épocas de la historia de Rusia, desde su remoto pasado pagano hasta el comunismo del siglo 20 y el período contemporáneo. Los cuentos inéditos del autor incorporan siglos de tradiciones folclóricas del país eslavo, presentando relatos macabros y ominosos de brujas, monstruos, fantasmas, espíritus maléficos y fenómenos inexplicables.

Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther is a novella written by Elizabeth von Arnim, a British-German author known for her witty and insightful novels. Published in 1907, the story revolves around the correspondence between two main characters, Fräulein Rose-Marie Schmidt, a spinster in her late 30s, and Mr. Henry Anstruther, a kind and sympathetic stranger, as they navigate their lives and explore their feelings for each other.

Oskars liv är inte riktigt som han tänkt sig det. Han är i tjugoårsåldern och bor fortfarande hemma i radhuset i den trista förorten. När han inte arbetar som städare sitter han antingen framför datorn eller tar långa promenader. Och funderar. Oskar är en dagdrömmare. Och det är en dröm som upptar honom lite extra mycket - att finna den stora kärleken. En vinterkväll när Oskar är ute och promenerar hittar han en dunjacka slängd vid Västerbron. Han inser genast att något är fel och när han tittar över broräcket och ser ett hål i isen får han sina farhågor besannade. Någon har just tagit sitt liv.

UNDER DOBBELT HIMMEL er en fortælling fra Namibia, et ubeskrevet land på klodens bagside. Den følger en kvinde på rejsen mod Rietfontein, hvor hendes far i sin fjerne ungdom levede som farmer og storvildtjæger. Bevægelsen ud i verden og tilbage i fortiden bliver både overskridende og helende for forholdet til den døde far. Undervejs sammenkædes billeder fra livet i kolonitidens Sydvestafrika med indtryk fra et nu selvstændigt land i hastig forvandling. Aase Schmidt (f. 1935), dansk forfatter.

Efter et halvt århundrede rejser Thea tilbage til sin ungdoms Paris og får husly i en ejendom pakket ind i stilladser og slør. I dagtimerne opsøger hun steder, hun engang kendte, og genfinder sig selv som nysgerrig ung student i halvtredsernes Paris, sårbar, men fuld af mod på at møde verden. Under Theas oplevelser i storbyen ligger tanker om den demente mor derhjemme og erindringen om en barndom på landet ... DEN NØGNE MUR er en roman om at forsone sig med sin alder og sit levede liv. "Et håndfast symbol.

ANNA OCEANIA er en udviklingsroman, der følger pigen Anna, fra hun er ganske lille, til hun står på tærsklen til sit voksne liv. En barndom båret af varme og fylde, men også præget af efterkrigsårene og de tidligere halvtredsere. Synsvinklen er Annas, og perspektivet udvides kun gradvist - i takt med den uendelige og intense proces, hvormed et barn opdager verden. Aase Schmidt (f. 1935), dansk forfatter. Har i mange år arbejdet som journalist, før hun vendte sin opmærksomhed mod teaterverdenen.

En lille ø i Kattegat. Kun tre ugentlige afgange til fastlandet, et pensionat og en fyrmesterenke, der sørgede for mad. For de nyforelskede, Karin og Kjeld, var denne øde ø ideel til en romantisk sommers fordybelse i hinanden. Tyve år efter vender ægteparret Karin og Kjeld tilbage til øen. Han vil arbejde på den roman, han hele sit liv har drømt om at skrive, og hun vil støtte hans drøm. Dengang fik opholdet en mærkelig drejning på grund af fyrmesterenkens datter, krøblingen Martine, som fulgte de nyforelskede meget tæt, næsten for tæt.

Ashling is every busy parent’s dream: a professional nanny with experience and a warm, sunny attitude. But from the moment Mary hires her to look after her young children, things start to feel just a little...off. Are Mary’s stressful work schedule and lack of sleep playing games with her own sanity, or has she welcomed an unstable troublemaker into her home?

On a spring day in 1947, Mr. Rickey, the powerful General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he taps Jackie Robinson to be the Major League's first black ballplayer. But a power struggle ensues when the eloquent Robeson raises questions about Rickey's motivations to integrate white baseball.

Albert Schmidt, ein erfolgreicher New Yorker Wirtschaftsanwalt, geht in den vorzeitigen Ruhestand. Kurz darauf stirbt seine Frau...

Emma se prepara junto al resto de compañeras del coro para otra noche de villancicos. Las ha contratado una empresa para celebrar Santa Lucía. Pero el coro en el que canta Emma no es un coro cualquiera, es un coro algo más... picante. Ataviadas tan solo con un ligero camisón blanco y sin nada debajo, las chicas salen a cantar al tiempo que buscan con los ojos a sus acompañantes para esa noche. Y Emma lo encuentra rápidamente. La joven cantante vivirá una noche repleta de villancicos y sexo apasionado.