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Gerhard Schröder, Decisions. 2 CDs. My Life in Politics
Publisher: -Hoffmann u. C./Audio, HH.-
Jan-Philipp Sendker, Cracks in the Great Wall. Faces of a New China
Interviews with People in China under CommunismDepicts the Struggles of a Catholic PriestExperiences of a Country Girl as a Migrant WorkerPerspective of a Chinese Prostitute on Clients and the WorldRapidly Changing Society with ContradictionsUnauthorized Interviews in the Middle KingdomPoignant Portrayal of Society in China
Hermann Buhl, Eight Thousand Above and Below
Hermann Buhl, a Sports StarSolo Conquest of the 8,125-Meter Nanga Parbat in 1953Member of the First Ascenders of Broad Peak in 1957Complete Publication of the Diaries from Both ExpeditionsSensation in Mountaineering LiteratureDiaries of Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, and ChogolisaCommentary by Kurt Diemberger
Jon Krakauer, Into Thin Air. The Drama on Mount Everest.
World bestseller about the tragedy on Mount EverestAuthor: Jon KrakauerParticipation in a Mount Everest expedition in May 1996Five comrades lost their lives in a snowstormKrakauer managed to reach safetyLoss of a total of twelve lives
£14.45
Wibke Bruhns, My Father's Country. History of a German Family
Defense officer Hans Georg Klamroth is executed for high treasonDaughter Wibke Bruhns discovers film footage of her father in the trial against the conspirators of July 20thHer search for the story of her father and herself leads her back into the pastThe Klamroths are a respected upper-middle-class merchant family
Joachim C. Fest, Hitler. A Biography.
Published in 1973 by Propyläen VerlagWorldwide bestseller and groundbreaking work in Hitler researchBrilliant interpretation of the dictatorHigh literary qualityBrings the figure of Hitler to lifeHighlights vagueness, rigidity, complex-dependence, and lack of relationshipsAutobiographical account by Joachim Fest
Irving Stone, Michelangelo
Historical novel about MichelangeloSet in 16th century FlorenceDepicts rivalries with Leonardo da Vinci and RaphaelShows Michelangelo's struggle against cardinals and popesPortrays the era of the Italian RenaissanceEmphasizes Michelangelo's demonic natureWritten by Irving Stone
£18.72
Ernst Kris, The Legend of the Artist. A Historical Essay.
Examines the environment's attitude towards the artistFocuses on the judgement of contemporaries and posterityConsiders the artist’s biography in the broadest senseFundamental concepts of the visual artist are presentedThese concepts can be traced back to the beginnings of historiographyThe significance of these concepts has persisted into the recent pastBook format: Suhrkamp Paperback Science
Bob Dylan, Chronicles Volume one
Autobiography of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature laureateTells the story of Bob Dylan himselfStart of his career in New York’s folk clubsStruggle for artistic identity and protection of familyOvercoming a musical crisis with the help of a jazz singerGlance at childhood and influences on his musicFirst major stage performance in 1961Transition from folk song to rock at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival
£22.93
Roger Willemsen, Good Days. Encounters with People and Places
Literary portraits of great personalities from contemporary historyPersonal and intimate perspectives on the individualsEncounters in remarkable locationsUnique interpretation of public rolesDeep insights and surprising revelations from the authorDiverse personalities from various fieldsFascinating encounters and experiences
Wladimir Kaminer, Military Music
Novel by Wladimir KaminerTells of adventures in Gorbachev-era RussiaWritten with wit and charmRaises the question of why the Soviet Union didn’t collapse soonerEntertaining read
Alexander Kluge, Chronicle of Feelings. Volume 1: Basic Stories. Volume 2: Biographies: 2 Volumes
Chronicle of Emotions: Volume 1: Basic Stories, Volume 2: BiographiesNarrated experiences and feelings related to time and eraIncludes narrative texts by Alexander KlugeStories from different periods, from 1945 to the early 21st centuryMeandering book of emotions with surprising connectionsIncorporates books such as Battle Description, Learning Processes with Fatal Outcomes, and New StoriesShows how time and history influence our life courses and plans, making emotions rebellious
£38.82
Cicero, On Duty / De Officiis
Latin/GermanWork: De officiis / On DutyPart of the Reclams Universal LibraryIncludes texts in German and LatinIdeal for language and literature enthusiastsPractical paperback format
Ovid, Heroides / Letters of Heroines
Complain about their partners' infidelityTry to persuade their partners to returnDemonstrate Ovid's understanding of the female psychePlay with the theme of loveHave a major impact on literature and art over centuriesIncluding 'responses' in three cases
Hans M. Enzensberger, The Short Summer of Anarchy. Buenaventura Durruti's Life and Death. Novel
Novel about the life and death of the Spanish metalworker Buenaventura DurrutiNarrates from his childhood to his death during the Spanish Revolution of 1936Based on contemporary sources such as pamphlets, speeches, and interviewsBlend of retelling and reconstructionCaptures the political contradictions of the revolutionIncludes eight glosses on the historical contextAuthor: Hans Magnus Enzensberger, born 1929 in Kaufbeuren
Heinrich Harrer, Seven Years in Tibet. My Life at the Court of the Dalai Lama
Film adaptation of Heinrich Harrer's bestsellerPlot based on Harrer's adventures in TibetStarring Brad PittMillions of copies sold worldwideHarrer lived at the Tibetan royal courtPersonal friend of the Dalai Lama
Helmut Kohl, Memoirs. 1930 - 1982
Helmut Kohl describes his path to chancellorship from 1930-1982Influenced by Christian-liberal upbringing and war experiencesGermany's contemporary history since the war comes alivePersonal encounters with political figures like Adenauer and BrandtKohl’s role in the programmatic renewal of the CDUFirst volume of a two-part memoir seriesHelmut Kohl shaped the history of Germany and Europe
Daniela Strigl, 'I am probably crazy...'. Marlen Haushofer - the biography
Biography of Marlen HaushoferFollows her life path from childhood to marriageDescribes her escape into Vienna's literary circlesAuthorized by the author of The Wall
Hugo Hamilton, The Talkative Island. Irish Diary
Journey of the German-Irish writer Hugo Hamilton in the footsteps of BöllShows changes and constant aspectsSpecial perspective of the Irish author with German rootsIronic self-criticism of both sidesEntertaining insights
Günter Brakelmann, Helmuth James von Moltke. 1907 - 1945. A Biography
Biography of Helmuth James von Moltke, founder of the Kreisau CircleBased on many new sourcesClear presentation of Moltke’s thoughts and actionsStandard work on Helmuth James von MoltkeCharismatic figure of the German resistance against HitlerInsight into the Kreisau Circle
Peter Merseburger, Willy Brandt 1913-1992. Visionary and Realist
Biography of Willy Brandt, exceptional politicianPolarized Germans like few other politiciansTenure full of drama and achievements as a statesmanCharisma as the Social Democratic beacon of hope remains unmatchedTraces the transformations and developments of this figure of the centuryAwarded the German Book PrizeSets benchmarks for future biographers
Walter Kempowski, The Echo Sounder. Furious Fugue. A Collective Diary. Winter 1945: 4 Volumes
Part 3 of Walter Kempowski's Echolot ProjectReconstruction of the events from January to February 1945Based on diaries, letters, and political documentsProminent contemporaries and unknown witnesses give their accountsUnbiased portrayal of German historyHeated debates about the end of the National Socialist regime
Paco I. Taibo, Che. The Biography of Ernesto Guevara
Biography of the revolutionary Paco Ignacio Taibo IIBased on years of research trips and archival workIncludes quotes from diaries, interviews, and other sourcesWritten with sympathy for the Cuban RevolutionAuthor lives as a writer, journalist, and historian in MexicoFounder of the new Latin American crime novelBiography of Ernesto Che GuevaraAuthor lets Guevara speak for himself through letters, diaries, articles, speeches, and interviews
Markus Karg, The Doctors. An oversized guinea pig eats the Earth up
Band book of Die Ärzte in the 7th editionBiography of the best band in the worldSuccessful chart rankings and sold-out concert hallsPopular with multiple generations of fansConstantly new musical experimentsOversized guinea pig devours the EarthCollaboration with BelaFarinRod
Jacob Forsell, Astrid Lindgren. Pictures of Her Life
Photo book with many unpublished photographs from Astrid Lindgren's private albumsDocuments the stages of her life and reveals a unique personalityLarge photo book format with dust jacketA private and personal document of time and lifeFor Lindgren fans and anyone wanting to discover a unique person
Henry D. Thoreau, Walden or Life in the Woods
Book about Thoreau's experiment at Walden PondQuest for lifestyle and tranquilityPaths to slowing downFor all who seek serenityLog cabin at Walden PondInspirational book about mindful idlenessAnswer to the question of one's own lifestyle
Wolfgang Büscher, Three Hours Zero. German Adventures.
Wolfgang Büscher experiences and reports on German adventuresHe approaches the three zero hours: 1945, 1968, and 1989Description of Berlin and its changesThe last flight of the bomber Betty Lou is describedMeeting with the Transylvanian Sophie, who is involved in bizarre affairsA history and generational book, exploration of one's own countryWolfgang Büscher is regarded as Germany’s outstanding travel writer
Joachim C. Fest, Not Me. Memories of a Childhood and Youth
Autobiography of Joachim FestProvides insight into his childhood and youthDescribes his experience of National SocialismPersonal memories of dark yearsFocus on memories and experiencesFlood of images from the pastFirst comprehensive insights into Fest's life
Ernesto Che Guevara, The Magical Feeling of Being Invulnerable. The Diary of the Latin America Journ
Che Guevara and Calica embark on a journey through Latin AmericaThey experience the revolution in Guatemala and visit Peru, Mexico, and BoliviaChe gathers impressions and records them in notesThe journey shapes his political beliefs and strengthens his connection to the land and its peopleThe reader gets to know the man Ernesto Guevara: curious, educated, and full of lifeHe meets Fidel Castro for the first time, forging a friendshipThe book shows the beginnings of a friendship that was destined to change the world
Alicia Dujovne Ortiz, Evita Peron
Biography of Evita, the idealized figure of the musicalPersistent research and sensitive approachDefinitive portrayal of a fascinating womanComing from humble originsAt her death at age 33 regarded as the true ruler of ArgentinaNo dry history book, more captivating than a novelHistorically grounded biography with insight into the process of legend formation
Sigrid Damm, Goethe's Last Journey
Goethe’s last journey to Ilmenau with his grandchildren Wolfgang and WaltherJourney aware of counted days, on his 82nd birthdayBeginning of his scientific interest in the Thuringian ForestPoem "Over All the Hills" written on the wall of a wooden cabin on KickelhahnMemories of his wife Christiane and the Bohemian spasDespair over aging after rejection by Ulrike von LevetzowReflection on his work, especially "Faust", and the relationship to the July Revolution of 1830
Charles Chaplin, The Story of My Life
Life of Charlie Chaplin in the 20th centuryRising from the slumsOne of the most famous global starsUnfulfilled and fulfilled dreamsSense for nuances and comedyAutobiography full of stories
Alexandra Cavelius, Leila. A Bosnian Girl.
Report on Leila's Experiences in a Rape Camp in BosniaNarrated by Alexandra CaveliusPortrays the Girl’s Ordeal After the Outbreak of the WarAbuse and Rape in the Concentration CampDramatic EscapeDescribes How Leila Lives with Her Fate TodayHarrowing and Unflinching Report
Heinrich Böll, dtv Paperbacks, Vol.1, Irish Journal
Travel writings by Heinrich Böll about IrelandTribute to the landscape and peopleNo detailed description of economy or historyCaptures all of Ireland in a diaryHidden German book with indirect criticism of local conditionsContinuously available since 1961Legendary very first dtv book
Rüdiger Safranski, Schiller or The Invention of German Idealism
Biography of Friedrich SchillerContains information about his life and thoughtSchiller as a youthful genius, revolutionary, and poetUshered in the era of German IdealismWritten by Rüdiger SafranskiRefreshes Schiller's figure in literaturePossible renaissance for Schiller
Wladimir Kaminer, My German Jungle Book
Cult author Kaminer explores GermanyFrenziedly poetic odyssey by regional expressVisits to Weikersheim and WaldbrölReports of adventurous experiencesUnbelievable journey through an unknown GermanyInimitable humor of the authorDiscover a Germany like you've never seen before
Gangaji, A Life Like You. Gangaji's Biography
Biography of Gangaji, written by Roslyn MooreHonest account of Gangaji's lifeMeeting with Master Sri Poonja in India 1990Invitation for the reader to self-encounterSearch for the "story without a story"Life panorama from childhood to the presentBook about an ordinary human life
Max Frisch, Questionnaire
Questionnaire on the Topic of FriendshipContains 23 QuestionsReaders Can Provide Their Own AnswersPart of a Series of 11 Questionnaires on Various TopicsTopics Include Marriage, Women, Hope, Humor, Money, Fatherhood, Homeland, Property, Death, Preservation of the Human RacePaperback FormatPublished by Suhrkamp
£9.86
Karl May, Collected Works: Correspondence with Friedrich Ernst Fehsenfeld I: Vol 91
New Era of the "Collected Works" with LettersCorrespondence with Publishers, Friends, and ReadersIntimate Insights into Private Life and Writing StudioTwo-Volume Edition of the Correspondence with Publisher FehsenfeldRelationship Between Author and Publisher Made VisibleTraceable Origins of the "Collected Travel Novels"
£24.95
Heinz Guderian, Memoirs of a Soldier
Special edition of Heinz Guderian's memoirsUnabridged version with an expanded photo sectionHeinz Guderian, the most famous tank commander of the German Wehrmacht alongside RommelCharacterized by daring audacity and strong willOriginally published in 1979, now available againNo bureaucracy, but direct actionInsight into World War II from a soldier's perspective
£23.33
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