Andrew Miller Libros

En el corazón del siglo XVIII, en una sociedad que habita entre las artes oscuras del viejo mundo y la nueva luz de la Razón, sobresale la figura fascinante de James Dyer, un hombre insensible al dolor, al amor, al odio y a la compasión. Un cirujano sin alma que domina el cuchillo con tanta habilidad como desapego. Dyer vive en carne propia las consecuencias de una época triste, sugerente y terrible que privilegia la razón por encima de los sentimientos.

Set in Los Angeles in 2013, the narrative explores the intertwining lives of diverse characters navigating the complexities of urban life. Themes of ambition, identity, and the pursuit of dreams unfold against a backdrop of a vibrant city. As personal stories intersect, the characters confront their pasts and aspirations, revealing deeper truths about themselves and their relationships. This rich tapestry of experiences highlights the challenges and triumphs of modern life in a city known for its allure and contradictions.

Dogs are dogs and wolves are wolves. Except when they aren't Most scientists now agree that the dog is a subspecies of wolf Canis lupus familiaris. And while most wolves look and act differently from most dogs, it can be very hard to make accurate identifications, especially since wolves and dogs can and do interbreed and certain breeds of dogs look and act a lot like wolves. Having spent years employed at Wolf Park, in Indiana, authors Jessica Addams and Andrew Miller have encountered hundreds of so-called wolves that turned out to be dogs, hybrids that exhibit the characteristics of both wolves and dogs, and even pure wolves that act like dogs. Between Dog and Wolf takes a fascinating look at how wolves and dogs are related, why they can be so hard to tell apart and what rescue organizations need to know when they encounter a canine of unknown origins.You will learn:How and why there are so many misconceptions about wolf behavior.What evolutionary forces turned "good social

By the Costa Award-winning author of PURE, a profound and tender tale of guilt, a search for atonement and the hard, uncertain work of loving.

Clem Glass was a successful photojournalist, fired by his conviction that only photographs could capture the world's true face. Then, in Africa, he witnesses the grotesque aftermath of a massacre and returns to London with his faith in humanity shattered. Now nothing - work, love, sex - can rouse him, and no other outlook can shift his altered vision. Not his father's Christianity, nor the new-found humanitarianism of his Canadian friend and fellow journalist. The one close relationship Clem is able to maintain is with his sister, who has been struck down by the return of a mental illness she had been free from for twenty years. Together they set up home in the rural Somerset of their childhood, and together they keep the darkness at bay. Then news arrives that the man responsible for the massacre has been spotted in Brussels. But is vengeance the answer? And can optimism ever be more than self-deceit?

Set in December 1962 in the West Country, the story unfolds against a backdrop of changing times and societal shifts. The narrative explores the lives of its characters as they navigate personal challenges and relationships during this pivotal era. Themes of nostalgia, identity, and the impact of historical events are woven throughout, creating a rich tapestry of human experience. The setting plays a crucial role, reflecting the beauty and complexities of the region during a transformative period in British history.

Tokyo, 1940. While Japan's war against China escalates, young Yuji Takano clings to his cocooned life: his beloved evenings of French conversation at Monsieur Feneon's, visits to the bathhouse with friends, his books, his poetry. But conscription looms and the mood turns against foreigners, just when Yuji gets entangled with Feneon's daughter. As the nation heads towards conflict with the Allies, Yuji must decide where his duty - and his heart - lie.

From the author of the Costa Book of the Year Pure, a hynoptic, luminous exploration of buried grief and the mysterious workings of the heart. She is sailing. She is alone. Ahead of her is the world's curve and beyond that, everything else. The known, the imagined, the imagined known. Who else has entered Tim's life the way Maud did? This young woman who fell past him, lay seemingly dead on the ground, then stood and walked. That was where it all began. As magnetic as she is inscrutable, Maud defies expectations and evades explanation - a daughter, girlfriend and mother who, in the wake of a tragedy, embarks on a dangerous voyage across the Atlantic, not knowing where it will lead . . . By the Costa Award-winning author of Pure, this is a viscerally honest, hypnotic portrait of modern love and motherhood, the lure of the sea and the ultimate unknowability of others. This pitch-perfect novel confirms Andrew Miller's position as one of the finest writers of his generation.

A seductive, witty, psychologically acute rendering of the extraordinary man who seduced and conquered his way into history.In this captivating novel, the famed Venetian seducer and adventurer, Giacomo Casanova, relives a turning point in his life. In 1763, at the age of thirty-eight, he arrives in Englad seeking a respite from his restless travels and liaisons, to revise his jaded palate, and to shake off the lugubrious moods that have begun to trouble him. Yet before long the lure of company proves too hard to resist, and the dazzlingly pretty face of the young Marie Charpillon even harder.Casanova's pursuit of the elusive bewitcher drives him from exhilaration to despair and to flirt with the roles of laborer, writer and country squire as he attempts to reinvent himself. Here lies a far more complex, fascinating figure than legend suggests, a charismatic man who, for all his conquests, begins to doubt his worth and purpose. It is a scintillating, poignant, often comic portrait, conjuring up a decadent society in which youth and beauty formed a precarious finite currency. Following Andrew Miller's acclaimed and prize-winning debut, Casanova in Love confirms the presence of an outstanding new novelist.

The alternate self is a persistent theme of modern culture. From Robert Frost to Sharon Olds, Virginia Woolf to Ian McEwan, poets and novelists-and readers- are fascinated by paths not taken. In an elegant and provocative rumination, Andrew H. Miller lingers with other selves, listening to what they have to say about our stories and our lives.

A year of bones, of grave-dirt, relentless work. Of mummified corpses and chanting priests.A year of rape, suicide, sudden death. Of friendship too. Of desire. Of love...A year unlike any other he has lived.Deep in the heart of Paris, its oldest cemetery is, by 1785, overflowing, tainting the very breath of those who live nearby.

In the summer of 1997, four people reach a turning point: Alice Valentine, who lies gravely ill in her West Country home; her two sons, one still searching for a sense of direction, the other fighting to keep his acting career and marriage afloat; and László Lázár, who leads a comfortable life in Paris yet is plagued by his memories of the 1956 Hungarian uprising. For each, the time has come to assess what matters in life, and all will be forced to take part in an act of liberation - though not necessarily the one foreseen.

Snowdrops' is a chilling story of love and moral freefall - of the corruption, by a corrupt society, of a corruptible young man. It is taut, intense and has a momentum as irresistible to the reader as the moral danger that first enchants, then threatens to overwhelm, its narrator.

Focusing on a significant historical conflict in thirteenth-century England, the narrative delves into the struggles over church property and ecclesiastical patronage. Through thorough documentation, it uncovers the complexities of the disputes, highlighting the interplay between religious authority and societal power dynamics during this tumultuous period.

Set during the Civil War, Colonel Michael Baker oversees a corrupt prison at Fort Harmer, exploiting captured Confederate soldiers through a web of bribery and violence. His reign faces a challenge when Secretary of War Edwin Stanton dispatches Major Thomas Lamond to dismantle Baker's empire. Battling personal demons, Lamond allies with a Confederate sergeant, navigating the treacherous dynamics of the prison as he seeks to topple Baker and his assistant, Major Jonathan Kelly, in a high-stakes confrontation.

The book highlights the gender disparities in health care professions, particularly in occupational therapy, and presents a solution through the proposed URePro (Undergraduate Recruitment Equality Program). This initiative aims to recruit more men into the field to achieve gender balance. Key literature and stakeholder feedback support the program's framework, emphasizing the importance of addressing contextual barriers to gender diversity. The discussion includes future implications for enhancing gender representation in occupational therapy, making URePro a vital step toward equity in the profession.

The protagonist is a feared bounty hunter within the Federation, renowned for targeting pirates, criminals, and corrupt executives. Her reputation as a relentless pursuer has instilled terror among those who exploit the vulnerable. The Overone of the Fey views her as a significant threat, perceiving her as a catalyst for rebellion against its oppressive telepathic control over enslaved species. This sets the stage for a gripping conflict between individual agency and systemic oppression.

How does it feel to be a police officer? Jessica Miller uses the most recent neuroscience and real-life examples to explore risks to individual resilience. A compulsory read for anyone with an interest in policing, the book offers practical resilience techniques and policy recommendations for police officers facing crime in a post-COVID world.

Magia w Stolicy jest zabroniona. Każda dziewczyna wykazująca oznaki magii zostaje zabrana na Ponury Step - do życia, jak głoszą opowieści - w niewypowiedzianym horrorze. Olga jak nikt inny zna się na starożytnych księgach, mapach i magii. Kiedy ptasia armia porywa siostrę Olgi, Mirę, dziewczyna wie, że tylko ona może udać się do Republiki Ptaków, by ją uratować. Wie też, że skrywa tajemnicę, której musi pilnie strzec. Czy Olga będzie potrafiła odblokować swoją ukrytą magię i uda jej się uratować siostrę? Jessica Miller jest pisarką dla dzieci. Jej pierwsza powieść - Elizabeth and Zenobia, została nominowana do nagrody Text Prize, Readings Prize i została wyróżniona przez CBCA.

Der neue große historische Roman von Andrew Miller – „Millers Schreiben ist eine Quelle des Staunens und der Freude.“ Hilary Mantel In einer Februarnacht 1809, zur Zeit der Napoleonischen Kriege, kehrt John Lacroix halb tot von einem Feldzug bei La Coruña nach England zurück. Er glaubt, das Schlimmste gesehen zu haben, was Menschen einander antun können. Allmählich gewinnt Lacroix seine Gesundheit zurück. Um auch seinen Seelenfrieden wiederzugewinnen, macht er sich auf den Weg zu den Hebriden, jedoch ohne zu wissen, dass ihm zwei Männer nach dem Leben trachten. Nicht nur er, auch die Frau, in die er sich verliebt, ist in äußerster Gefahr. „Die Korrektur der Vergangenheit“ ist ein atemberaubender historischer Roman, ein vielschichtig fesselndes Historiengemälde, geschrieben in einer klaren, leuchtenden Prosa.

In una notte d’inverno del 1809 un uomo ferito nell’animo e nel corpo torna a casa sua, nel Somerset. È il capitano John Lacroix, sopravvissuto alla disastrosa campagna britannica contro le forze di Napoleone in Spagna. Accudito dalla governante Nell, Lacroix recupera la salute ma non la pace: un ricordo lo tormenta, troppo duro da affrontare. Quando arriva l’ordine di tornare al reggimento, John decide di fuggire verso le isole Ebridi con un bagaglio essenziale e il suo violino: spera che il viaggio verso un desiderato nulla riesca a tacitare i suoi sensi di colpa per quanto è successo durante la ritirata in un villaggio spagnolo. Approdato in una comunità di liberi pensatori, si innamora di Emily, afflitta da una malattia agli occhi: e per lei è pronto a mettere a repentaglio la propria vita. Intanto il tenente Medina e il caporale Calley, incaricati di far sommaria giustizia e chiudere i conti di guerra, sono sulle sue tracce. Una prosa luminosa e potente, tra romanzo storico e thriller, per la storia travagliata di un uomo in cerca di redenzione. “Trascinante.” Financial Times “Questa è finzione – narrazione – al suo meglio.” The Spectator “Eccellente. Un romanzo di atmosfere mutevoli: una commedia pastorale, un’appassionata storia romantica, un thriller nero e minaccioso.” The Observer

Ein Kinderbuch aus dem Südwesten mit 6 doppelseitigen, farbigen Schaubildern und Drehmechanik.

Witnessing the progression of regional corruption in his work as a British lawyer in early 2000s Moscow, Nick Platt rescues two sisters from a purse snatcher and pursues a glamorous romantic relationship with one of the sisters before he is asked to help with a dubious family endeavor.