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Der berühmteste Reisebericht aller Zeiten in einer prachtvollen Schmuckausgabe zum 700-Jahr-Jubiläum Jubiläumsedition zum Marco-Polo-Jahr 2024, in dem sich der Todestag des Autors zum 700. Mal jährt «Ein Glücksfall in mehr als zweihundertdreißig meist kurzen Kapiteln, eine Schatzkammer aus dem späten Mittelalter.» Tilman Spengler Dieses unerhört lebenspralle Buch stammt aus einer Epoche, als die Welt noch voller Wunder war. Und von diesen Wundern, die dem Abenteurer Marco Polo auf seiner Asienreise entlang der Seidenstraße begegnen, berichtet er seinen Zeitgenossen in Europa in enthusiastischer Fülle und Detailverliebtheit. So entsteht Seite um Seite ein Kultur- und Sittenbild der bereisten Städte und Reiche, die so klangvolle Namen tragen wie Catai, Sapurgan, Balc, Sindufu, Quardandan, Mien oder Bangala. Ob sagenhaft mächtige Herrscher, würdevolle Tempeltänzerinnen, stolze Palastanlagen, kostbare Geschmeide und Gerätschaften, üppig geschmückte Bogen, Köcher, Sättel und Zaumzeug, nie gesehene exotische Tiere oder heidnische Gebräuche, Marco Polos legendäres Weltbuch strotzt nur so von fantastischen Reiseeindrücken, Anekdoten und Kuriositäten. Und als Handelsreisender hat er auch ein Auge für das Postwesen, den Geldverkehr, die Organisation des öffentlichen Lebens bei Tataren, Mongolen und Chinesen. Tilman Spengler nennt Marco Polos Reisebericht in seinem Nachwort einen «Glücksfall in mehr als zweihundertdreißig meist kurzen Kapiteln, von mal abenteuerlichen, mal auch nur den Kaufmann bewegenden Vorfällen und Gegebenheiten, ein literarisches Kabinett, eine Schatzkammer aus dem späten Mittelalter». Die vorliegende deutsche Version, kundig übersetzt aus den ältesten erhaltenen Quellen, aus dem Altfranzösischen und Lateinischen (der genuesische Urtext ist verschollen), versehen mit einem exklusiven Kommentar und vielen zweckdienlichen Erläuterungen, wird als Jubiläumsedition besonders prachtvoll gesetzt und ausgestattet – ein Muss nicht nur für alle Fernreisenden. Das Einbandmotiv und die Farbtafeln aus dem Innenteil der Manesse-Jubiläumsausgabe stammen aus dem mittelalterlichen Codex Bodley 264. In Jehan de Grises historischen Miniaturen mit grandioser Farbpalette offenbart sich ein detailgenaues und vielfältiges Abbild der «Wunder der Welt».

FICTIONS is perhaps the single most mysterious and extraordinary collection of short stories written this century. Influenced by writers as disparate as Lewis Carroll, Stevenson and Cervantes, Borges is nethertheless a complete original who can turn dry logical puzzles in to enchanting fables. The Pieces in this volume represent his most accomplished work.

THE BOLD NEW NOVEL FROM THE PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE PANOPTICON, LUCKENBOOTH AND OOTLIN 'Wondrously clever, imaginative and slyly satirical ... a fierce talent' The Times 'A scorching meditation on being human' Financial Times 'A glorious, garrulous gallimaufry of a novel' The Herald 'Fizzes with impatience, invention and humour' Guardian 'Fagan is a one-off' The Scotsman '1984 for the afterlife' Irvine Welsh Edi is facing a disciplinary since her 'incident' at work. Forty-seven years in Admin processing the newly dead is not how she foresaw eternity. In Arrivals, the newly dead must take the stages in order: first, extract delusion; second, answer HR's questionnaire truthfully. Yet who among them can truly face who they are? Who may never pass at all? As leaderboard numbers begin to rise at unprecedented rates, rumours begin to fly. Humans are about to become a banned race. The earth is going to be repossessed. As chaos descends, Edi hopes this might finally be the moment she has waited for, so she might see her son again who she was forced to leave on Earth when she died. Edi wants to be the one waiting for him, even if HR protocols forbid it. Looking out at the millions of newly dead arriving, Edi has one question - what might any of us truly be willing to do for those we love at the doors of eternity? Against a spectacular backdrop of stars, constellations and comets, a mass extinction event begins to unfurl watched by the entire universe as Processing, the largest soul terminus in existence, decides it is now time to take matters wholly back into its own hands. With reflections on love, defiance and light, The Delusions is a story of profound human connection, on an unprecedented scale. 'Outstanding' Lemn Sissay 'Awe-inspiring' Kirstin Innes 'Bold and brilliant' Jess Kidd 'Wholly wondrous' Niall Griffiths

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2009 im Fachbereich Geschichte Europa - and. Länder - Mittelalter, Frühe Neuzeit, Note: 1,0, Universität Mannheim, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Marco Polos Buch "ging von Hand zu Hand, von Land zu Land, von Sprache zu Sprache" und die zahlreichen "Fehler und Zusätze" sind nicht immer auf "sprachliche Missverständnisse" zurückzuführen, sondern oft auch "Zeugnisse einer blühenden Fabulierkunst." "Jeder Übersetzer, Bearbeiter, ja jeder Kopist scheint sich nicht nur berechtigt, sondern beinahe aufgerufen" gefühlt zu haben, "nach eigenem Gutdünken einzelne Passagen, ja ganze Kapitel wegzulassen oder umzustellen, und auch vor Ergänzungen, die aus den unterschiedlichsten Quellen stammen können oder einfach frei erfunden sind," nicht zurückzuschrecken. Da die mittelalterlichen Vervielfältiger noch keine Vorstellungen von dem hatten, was wir heute geistiges Eigentum oder Urheberrecht nennen, wurde der Text ständig "verbessert", "vervollständigt", gekürzt und der speziellen Zielgruppe angepasst. Ihn in der bestmöglichen Form zu präsentieren bedeutete offenbar nicht, ihn in seiner ursprünglichen Form darzubieten. Das Ergebnis ist ein "heilloser Überlieferungssalat," "ein komplexes Konglomerat von etwa einhundertfünfzig Handschriften, von denen keine mit einer anderen völlig identisch ist." Einer der wichtigsten Zweige der Marco-Polo-Forschung ist daher der Versuch, eine möglichst originalgetreue Version seines Buches zu edieren.

From the bestselling author of Wild Dark Shore comes an epic, moving story of the possibility of hope against all odds and an ode to a disappearing world. 'An extraordinary novel' Emily St John Mandel 'Visceral and haunting' New York Times Book Review 'It moved me to tears' Claire Daverley A dark past. An impossible journey. The will to survive Franny Stone is determined to go to the end of the earth, following the last of the Arctic terns on what may be their final migration to Antarctica. She talks her way onto one of the few remaining boats heading south but as she and the eccentric crew travel further from shore and safety, the dark secrets of Franny's life begin to unspool. Haunted by love and violence, Franny must confront what she is really running towards - and from. 'Gripping, tender and beautifully done' Anna Funder 'True and affecting, elegiac and imminent' Washington Post 'Suspenseful and atmospheric' Vogue READERS LOVE MIGRATIONS: 'Wrenchingly beautiful' 'Visceral, heart-breaking' 'Simply phenomenal' 'Raw and gripping' 'Riveting' 'Here's your next favourite' 'A story...about love, passion, wandering' *Previously published as The Last Migration*

'Required reading for everyone' Adam Rutherford Shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2021 Medicine, education, psychology, economics - wherever it really matters, we look to science for guidance. But what if science itself can't always be relied on? In this vital investigation, Stuart Ritchie reveals the disturbing flaws in today's science that undermine our understanding of the world and threaten human lives. With bias, careless mistakes and even outright forgery influencing everything from austerity economics to the anti-vaccination movement, he proposes vital remedies to save and protect science - this most valuable of human endeavours - from itself. * With a new afterword by the author * 'Thrilling... Reminds us that another world is possible' The Times, Books of the Year 'Excellent... We need better science. That's why books like this are so important' Evening Standard

Atwood aims her constant curiosity and impish humour at our world and reports back to us on what she finds, in this frank, generous gift of a book. In it she seeks answers to Burning Questions such as: Why do people everywhere, in all cultures, tell stories? How can we live on our planet? What do zombies have to do with authoritarianism? The roller-coaster period covered in the collection brought an end to the end of history, a financial crash, the rise of Trump and a pandemic. From debt to tech, the climate crisis to freedom; from when to dispense advice to the young (answer: only when asked) to how to define granola, we have no better questioner of the many and varied mysteries of our human universe. INCLUDES NEW MATERIAL FOR PAPERBACK 'A wonderfully written insight into everything from zombies to the climate crisis' Stylist 'The mighty Margaret Atwood writes about everything from granola to Trump' The Times

John Gottman is our leading explorer of the inner world of relationships. In The Relationship Cure , he has found gold once again. This book shows how the simplest, nearly invisible gestures of care and attention hold the key to successful relationships with those we love and work with." -- William J. Doherty, Ph.D., author of Take Back Your Marriage: Sticking Together in a World That Pulls Us Apart "This is the best book on relationships I have ever read -- a truly impressive tour-de-force. John Gottman has discovered the Rosetta Stone of relationships. He has decoded the subtle secrets contained in our moment-to-moment communications. By introducing the simple yet amazingly powerful concept of the "bid," he provides a remarkable set of tools for relationship repair. By the middle of the second chapter you're likely to say to yourself, "Oh, so that's what's happening in my relationship with my partner (or colleague, boss, or sister), and now I know what to do about it." -- Daniel B. Wile, Ph.D.,author of After the Fight: Using Your Disagreements to Build a Stronger Relationship " The Relationship Cure is another in John Gottman's superb series of books on improving intimate relationships. What distinguishes Gottman's writing from that of other self-help books is that it is based on research findings from his extensive studies. When he says his five steps will help you build better connections with the people you care about, you know that they have been demonstrated to work." -- E. Mavis Hetherington, Ph.D., professor of psychology, University of Virginia " The Relationship Cure is both profound and practical, based on decades of research and clinical experience. The rich array of self-exploration exercises and guidelines offers a life-changing program for creating more rewarding emotional connections with friends, colleagues, and life partners." -- Shirley P. Glass, ABPP, author of Treating the Trauma of Infidelity " The Relationship Cure is engaging and imaginative. The deceptively simple but powerful concept of the 'emotional bid' reveals ways in which we can connect with significant others in our lives." -- Andrew Christensen, Ph.D., coauthor of Reconcilable Differences "I always expect to learn something from John Gottman, and I have never been disappointed. The Relationship Cure is original, insightful, and immensely helpful. I love the concept of emotional bids. Gottman not only helps the reader recognize how he or she may be short circuiting connection and communication, he gives them very good practical advice, as well as examples of wrong and right ways to deal with even the most aggressive or passive partner interaction." -- Pepper Schwartz, Profesor of Sociology, the University of Washington, Seattle and author of Everything You Know About Love and Sex is Wrong

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This updated edition of The One comes complete with an exclusive letter from the author, and five never-seen-before bonus chapters catching up with all the key characters ten years later. ___ "A mind blowing journey with nonstop thrills until the very last page."-Freida McFadden ___ HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO FIND THE ONE? A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a quick mouth swab and soon you'll be matched with your perfect partner - the one you're genetically made for. That's the promise made by Match Your DNA. A decade ago, the company announced that they had found the gene that pairs each of us with our soul mate. Since then, millions of people around the world have been Matched. But the discovery has its downsides: test results have led to the breakup of countless previously secure relationships, and shattered traditional ideas of dating, romance and love. Now five very different people have received the notification that they've been Matched. They're each about to meet their one true love. But 'happily ever after' isn't guaranteed for everyone. Because even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking than others... ___ With over 3000 5* reviews, this is what real readers are saying about this addictive, page-turning high concept thriller: 'I just couldn't stop reading' 'Brilliant twists that I didn't see coming' 'One of the most gripping stories I've read for a long while' 'I was hooked and didn't want it to end' (Note: Previously published as A Thousand Small Explosions)

As Seen on BBC Between the Covers This is Chatwin's unforgettable novel of a man in war-torn Communist Prague, driven to protect his collection of porcelain figurines at any cost. Bruce Chatwin's bestselling novel traces the fortunes of the enigmatic and unconventional hero, Kaspar Utz. Despite the restrictions of Cold War Czechoslovakia, Utz asserts his individuality through his devotion to his precious collection of Meissen porcelain. Although Utz is permitted to leave the country each year, and considers defecting each time, he is not allowed to take his porcelain with him and so he always returns to his Czech home, a prisoner both of the Communist state and of his collection. 'Chatwin at his most erudite and evocative' New York Times 'His final tour de force... a pristine miniature' Independent SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE

Ernest Hemingway was born in Chicago in 1899, the second of six children. In 1917, he joined the Kansas City Star as a cub reporter. The following year, he volunteered as an ambulance driver on the Italian front, where he was badly wounded but decorated for his services. He returned to America in 1919, and married in 1921. In 1922, he reported on the Greco-Turkish war before resigning from journalism to devote himself to fiction. He settled in Paris, associating with other expatriates like Ezra Pound and Gertrude Stein. He was passionately involved with bullfighting, big-game hunting and deep-sea fishing. Recognition of his position in contemporary literature came in 1954 when he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, following the publication of The Old Man and the Sea. He died in 1961.

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When Charles Arrowby retires from his glittering career in the London theatre, he buys a remote house on the rocks by the sea. He hopes to escape from his tumultuous love affairs but unexpectedly bumps into his childhood sweetheart and sets his heart on destroying her marriage.

'By the end of the third page I was not only hooked, but beginning to think that this might be the best book I'd read all year.' Joanne Harris 'I wanted someone to know, you see. To know my truth, now that I am gone. How everything and none of it happened.' Everyone knew bestselling novelist Cassandra Tipp had twice got away with murder. Even her family were convinced of her guilt. So when she disappears, leaving only a long letter behind, they can but suspect that her conscience finally killed her. But the letter is not what anyone expected. It tells two chilling, darkly disturbing stories. One is a story of bloody nights and magical gifts, of children lost to the woods, of husbands made from twigs and leaves and feathers and bones . . . The other is the story of a little girl who was cruelly treated and grew up crooked in the shadows . . . But which story is true? And where is Cassie now?

The uplifting Japanese bestseller THE PERFECT GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS 'Compassionate and touching' DAILY MAIL 'Totally beguiling' OBSERVER Perfect fans of The Travelling Cat Chronicles and Convenience Store Woman ____________ On the outskirts of Tokyo, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times. - A cat named Chobi sends silent messages of courage to a young woman, willing her to end a faltering relationship - A gifted artist fatally misunderstands her boss's enthusiasm for her paintings - A manga fan shuts herself away after the death of her friend, while her cat Cookie hatches a plan to persuade her outside - A woman who has dedicated her life to a distant husband learns a lesson in independence from her cat Against the urban backdrop of humming trains and private woes, SHE AND HER CAT explores the gentle magic of the everyday. Populated by both the friendly and the feral, it reveals - with heartstopping clarity and warmth - how even in our darkest moments, community and connection may lead us to a happier place. ***Includes four fabulous illustrations*** ____________ 'A beautiful, uplifting novel. As mesmerizing as it is strange' SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE 'Goes to show how cats will save us all' Nick Bradley, author of The Cat and the City 'A gem , written with deep insight and finely attuned to the ways of cats and their humans. An absolute delight' HAZEL PRIOR author of Call of the Penguins

Discover the original Japanese Cat classic, now in a vibrant new translation by Nick Bradley, author of The Cat and the City. 'I am a Cat. But I still don't have a name...' Once a stray kitten, I Am a Cat's narrator finds himself adopted by a local scholar and thrown headfirst into the absurd upper middle-class world of Meiji-era Japan. Now a noble but somewhat world-weary observer, he has ample opportunity to dissect the strange ways and convoluted conversations of the human race. First published at the turn of the 20 th century, and regarded as one of Japan's most iconic classics, I Am a Cat is a captivating exploration of identity, society, and the often bewildering nature of the human condition-all seen through the eyes of a very special, uncompromising cat. ' A biting satire of Meiji-era Japan' Jessie Burton, Guardian 'Soseki is the representative modern Japanese novelist, a figure of truly national stature' Haruki Murakami

'A cure for chronic people-pleasing' Adam Grant, author of Think Again Are you constantly worried about what people think of you? Psychotherapist Meg Josephson explores the common survival instinct fawning and offers explanations, comfort and solutions. If you ever: ¿ Leave social situations overthinking something you've said ¿ Overlook your own boundaries to make other people happy ¿ Struggle to say what you really want - even to yourself You might be fawning. In Are You Mad at Me? Meg challenges the idea that people-pleasing is a personality trait, exposing it to be an instinct learned in childhood to become more appealing to a perceived threat in order to feel safe. Yet many people are stuck in this way of being for their whole lives. Weaving her own moving story with case studies and thought-provoking exercises, Meg will show you how to identify your needs, rethink conflict and build stronger connections: empowering you to stop focusing on what others think and start living for you. 'This book will feel like coming up for air. Read it and get free' Katherine Morgan Schafler Reader Reviews: 'Feels like a comforting hand on the shoulder' 'Gives me strength to continue to make changes in my life' 'This book changed my life'

'Skye Cleary blends Simone de Beauvoir's wisdom with her own in this lively guide to becoming a poet of your life' Nigel Warburton 'It isn't easy to be authentic. Skye Cleary's How to Be You is the guide you need if you are serious about figuring out how to live a life truly worth living. And why wouldn't you?' Massimo Pigliucci, author of How to Be a Stoic 'A glorious achievement' Irish Independent 'Change your life today. Don't gamble on the future, act now, without delay.' So said Simone de Beauvoir, one of the world's most influential philosophers, whose pioneering work asks how we can live our most fulfilling lives and be our most vibrant selves. But in the age of so-called authenticity, what does her philosophy offer us today? In this galvanising tour of her defiant strategies for living, we explore how de Beauvoir can teach us to free ourselves of fears and stereotypes and live in a way that is truly authentic to our desires and beliefs. At home, at work, in love, families and friendship, Skye Cleary shows us how de Beauvoir's philosophy can help us become more attuned to living purposefully, thoughtfully, and with a little more rebellious spirit. An authentic life is the goal but, warning: happiness may be a side effect.

Discover the standalone dark arranged marriage romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 'This book was a masterpiece ' ***** Reader review 'I couldn't put it down , definitely recommend and the spice omg' ***** Reader review 'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review ' BookTok did not disappoint ' ***** Reader review ________________________________ Ever since Eli King broke Ava Nash's teenage heart, the pair have hated one another. That is, until Ava wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of the last two years and Eli holding her hand. According to him, they're married. Eli is obsessed with Ava, and now, with her memory in pieces, he's determined to make her his for good. As Ava navigates this twisted new reality, she must unravel how she ended up tied to her sworn enemy. What she doesn't realise is that there's no escape from this marriage. Eli will stop at nothing to claim what's his. This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading. ________________________________ Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series: 'I'll never forget them I love them so much ' ***** Reader review ' This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review 'I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader review I was hooked' ***** Reader review 'Unhinged' ***** Reader review 'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review 'This book is something else entirely !!!' ***** Reader review 'Genius' ***** Reader review 'Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader review This book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.