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Najnowsza historia Rosji, ewolucja od socjalizmu do raczkującego jeszcze kapitalizmu, przerażająca wręcz antyutopia, narkotyczne seanse spirytystyczne, wow-czynniki, koka i grzybki zażywane przez przedstawicieli generacji „P”, która wybrała pepsi, tak jak wcześniej wybierano Breżniewa... O tym jest „Generation P” Wiktora Pielewina, powieść — bardzo nieśmiało zaryzykowałabym stwierdzenie — społeczno-obyczajowa.

Głównym bohaterem książki Pielewina jest Wawa Tatarski, który jest absolwentem literatury, a w nowej XXI-wiecznej rzeczywistości rosyjskiej odnajduje się jako copywriter. Wraz z nim i jego awansami stopniowo poznajemy mechanizmy reklamy i dowiadujemy się, że rządzi ona naszymi poczynaniami. Zagłębiając się w lekturę odkrywamy dosyć niepokojące prawdy: TV nas ogłupia, tym ogłupianiem steruje grupa ludzi, którzy kreują nasz świat. No dobrze, a kto kieruje nimi?

Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy — until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save — or destroy — the Empire.<

Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle–one that might put Eragon in even graver danger.

Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life....

Clay was an honest New York City cop driven to bring down the mob and make his city a little safer, even when it seemed like nothing he did made any difference. He always played by the rules until a two-bit junkie hit man destroyed his family and left him for dead. But Clay won’t let himself lie down until he gets one last thing: revenge.

Praise for Fuckin’ Lie Down Already

Jack Ketchum, author of RED and THE LOST: “This is a small masterpiece. It’s said that the devil’s in the details and Tom got all the details exactly right. I always said Pic was one to watch. Fuck watching. He’s utterly there. A voice to listen to and learn from.”

Ed Gorman, author of THE POKER CLUB, THE AUTUMN DEAD and THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED: “Short, tight, effective crime fiction. My kind of writing.”

Bill Pronzini, author of SPOOK and STEP TO THE GRAVEYARD EASY: “Hard, hard, hard noir, very well done.”

Al Sarrantonio, author of Moonbane and Orangefield: “A potent mix of GoodFellas and the classic 1950 Edmond O’Brien film D.O.A. A pedal-to-the-metal cops and mobsters roller coaster ride- this story delivers!”

As the former mistress of a notorious crime boss, Angelica Barnes struggles to lead a normal life – but it seems that every avenue she takes is filled with pain, mayhem, and danger.

Angelica Barnes has been released from prison in Raleigh, North Carolina, having served a five-year sentence for being complicit in the illegal activities of her ex-boyfriend, Robert Santiago. She's a convicted felon, and integrating back into society hasn't been easy – that is, until she accepts an offer she can't refuse and moves to New York City. But her hopeful dreams of a better life are shattered when she winds up having to fall back on her past life to make ends meet.

Unbeknownst to Angelica, an old foe sits in the shadows, choosing the right moment to reel her back into his grasp. Unable to defend herself, Angelica becomes a prisoner of her former life, but with the help of a friend, Angelica executes a daring escape to be free of her enemy forever. But will she ever really be free?

Una fantasy orrorifica con i pirati, uno spadaccino voodoo? Chi potrebbe mai mescolare il mondo del pirata Barbanera con la magia nera se non Timothy Powers, il creatore di Le Porte di Anubis, l’autore più originale e geniale prodotto dal mondo fantascientifico e fantastico negli ultimi decenni. Lo scenario di questo eccezionale romanzo è il Mar dei Caraibi del 1718, periodo di grandi cambiamenti per i pirati, un tempo strumento dell’Impero Britannico, libera forza mercenaria che non riveste più nessuno scopo strategico per gli inglesi. È su questo scenario in evoluzione che compare il giovane John Chandagnac, ex burattinaio orfano alla ricerca di vendetta su uno zio malvagio. Ciurme di Zombie, magia nera, riti voodoo, giungle infestate da spettri: fra mille pericoli il protagonista inizierà una sorta di viaggio iniziatico che lo porterà in un luogo ignoto al di là del tempo e dello spazio, in un luogo mitico e terribile dove si cela la vagheggiata fonte della vita eterna. Partito per vendicarsi di un torto subito, Chandagnac andrà incontro al suo destino e troverà a sbarrargli la strada nientemeno che… il pirata Barbanera!<

Poļu literatūras klasiķis Boļestavs Pruss (1847–1912) savā romānā attēlo Ēģipti 11. gadsimtā p. m. ē. Autors rāda cīņu par varu starp jaunu, cēlsirdīgu faraonu un priesteru kārtu, attēlo tā laika Ēģiptes sadzīvi, mākslu, zinātni, reliģiju un tikumus. Autoram ir labi izdevies uz tā laika Ēģiptes vēsturiskā fona attēlot sabiedrības pārvaldes un cīņas par varu metodes, kuras savā būtībā ir palikušas nemainīgas līdz pat šīm dienām. Grāmata ieteicama katram, kurš interesējas par politiku, socialoģiju un sabiedriskajiem procesiem un it īpaši žurnālistiem, politiķiem un politologiem.<

In this case, Special Agent Pendergast doesn't want only justice; he seeks revenge. His wife Helen has been murdered, and his hunt for her killer will take him to faraway places and lead him to dangerous contacts. As his search takes him ever deeper into the secrets of Helen's life, he comes to the realization that the woman closest to him had held her secrets tightly. An exceptionally strong number of a bestseller series.<

Il dottor Rutledge ha la certezza che ci sia qualcosa di sospetto nelle morti dei suoi pazienti. Troppe banali influenze degenerate in incomprensibili complicanze non hanno lasciato scampo ai malati. L’uomo nutre un sospetto: che nell’evoluzione fatale delle malattie sia coinvolto il giacimento di carbone, la cui aria nera copre il cielo della sua città, nel West Virginia. Ma presto il dottore capisce che le sue indagini lo stanno portando a scoprire segreti molto più pericolosi di quanto potesse immaginare.<