Joseph Heller Libros

La acción se desarrolla durante los últimos meses de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y se centra en una escuadrilla de bombarderos estadounidense. El coronel Cathcart, jefe de la escuadrilla, quiere ser ascendido a general. Y no encuentra mejor manera que enviar a sus hombres a realizar las misiones más peligrosas. Con una lógica siniestra, Yossarian, un piloto subordinado de Cathcart que intenta ser eximido del servicio alegando enfermedad mental, recibe por respuesta que sólo los locos aceptan misiones aéreas y que su disgusto demuestra que está sano y que, por tanto, es apto para volar. La evolución psicológica de Yossarian refleja la aguda crítica que hace Joseph Heller de un patriotismo mal entendido, el cual exige sacrificios inadmisibles. Trampa 22, que se convirtió en el libro de cabecera del movimiento pacifista de los años sesenta, constituye un modelo de humor negro y absurdo en la literatura estadounidense.--Desde la descripción de la editorial.

Integrating morphology, ecology, evolution, and behavior, this book explores the diverse world of sea snails, detailing their adaptations for defense, locomotion, nutrition, and reproduction. It begins with general characteristics of mollusks, then delves into the unique traits of gastropods. The text covers both primitive and advanced sea snail groups, including limpets, brush snails, and sea slugs, while also discussing their cultural significance. Accompanied by over 200 illustrations, it serves as a valuable resource for marine biologists, educators, and naturalists alike.

Exploring the connection between physical alignment and life issues, this book introduces Joseph Heller's deep-tissue bodywork methodology. It emphasizes restoring the body's natural balance and empowering individuals to take ownership of their physical selves. The first part delves into the mechanics of the body and its relationship with consciousness, while the second part provides a comprehensive guide to the Hellerwork experience, offering practical insights for readers seeking holistic well-being.

The book delves into the political dynamics surrounding the establishment of Israel post-World War II, highlighting David Ben-Gurion's strategic navigation between radical factions to advocate for partition. It examines the interplay of internal and external factors within the Zionist movement, revealing unexpected Soviet support amidst U.S. neutrality due to British relations. Heller also addresses early conflicts with Arab nations, drawing on extensive archival research to offer insights into the historical and ongoing challenges impacting the Middle East peace process.

This book presents a comprehensive history of the modern Middle East and Arab- Israeli conflict through the Cold War, focusing on relations between the region and the two superpowers. -- . číst celé

Fifty years after its original publication, Catch-22 remains a cornerstone of American literature and one of the funniest—and most celebrated—books of all time. In recent years it has been named to “best novels” lists by Time, Newsweek, the Modern Library, and the London Observer. Set in Italy during World War II, this is the story of the incomparable, malingering bombardier, Yossarian, a hero who is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. But his real problem is not the enemy—it is his own army, which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. Yet if Yossarian makes any attempt to excuse himself from the perilous missions he’s assigned, he’ll be in violation of Catch-22, a hilariously sinister bureaucratic rule: a man is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous combat missions, but if he makes a formal request to be removed from duty, he is proven sane and therefore ineligible to be relieved. This fiftieth-anniversary edition commemorates Joseph Heller’s masterpiece with a new introduction by Christopher Buckley; a wealth of critical essays and reviews by Norman Mailer, Alfred Kazin, Anthony Burgess, and others; rare papers and photos from Joseph Heller’s personal archive; and much more. Here, at last, is the definitive edition of a classic of world literature.

Joseph Heller's powerful, wonderfully funny, deeply moving novel is the story of David -- yes, King David -- but as you've never seen him before. You already know David as the legendary warrior king of Israel, husband of Bathsheba, and father of Solomon; now meet David as he really the cocky Jewish kid, the plagiarized poet, and the Jewish father. Listen as David tells his own story, a story both relentlessly ancient and surprisingly modern, about growing up and growing old, about men and women, and about man and God. It is quintessential Heller.

The novel is an eclectic journey across three historical periods, all connected by Rembrandt van Rijn's painting, Aristotle Contemplating a Bust of Homer. With constant reflection between the different eras, we jump back & forth between the time of Aristotle, Rembrandt & Heller: the Golden Age of Athens, the 17th century golden age of Holland & the golden age of the USA. Like Heller's version of King David's story, God Knows, the author changes little in the storyline of the original–-he excels in narrative & historical counterpoints, some explicit, some implicit. Incomprehension may have contributed to the cool reception this book received. Heller concludes that we don't learn from history. In fact, so much of history may be nonfactual that learning may be impossible. Being a pessimistic chronicler of the American Century, his main unspoken theme is the parallel between the onetime Hellenic overlord & his home country. This is most apparent in his treatment of the downfall of Athens, when after the victory over Persia, it formed the Delian League & got embroiled in the Peloponnesian War. He describes a beacon of democracy that destroys its advances, transforming them into tools of abuse, turning on its own allies just to demonstrate its power & losing to weaker enemies due to self-deception.

It is splendidly put together and hypnotic to read. It is as clear and hard- edged as a cut diamond Kurt Vonnegut New York Times