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Panzermeyer, Grenadier
Book about SS-Gruppenführer Kurt MeyerWritten during his captivity in CanadaIncludes war and unit history of his formationsTreasure trove for tank tactics and command skillsDepicts the combat and ordeal of Kurt MeyerForeword by General of the Armored Troops (ret.) H. EberbachContribution by Hubert Meyer, former Ia of the 12th SS Panzer Division 'Hitlerjugend'
£25.19
Carsten Gerlitz, Swing Standards, for Piano, with Audio CD: 18 Well Known Standards from the Great E
18 Classic Swing Standards for PianoArranged by Carsten GerlitzIncludes Melodies from Glenn Miller to Duke EllingtonDifficulty Level: 2-3Includes Online Audio FileSuitable for PianistsPart of the Schott Piano Lounge Series
£20.07
Anne Biegel, Where Are My Glasses? Large Print. Correspondence Between Two Women About Aging.
Candid assessment of the challenges faced by elderly peopleSeriously lighthearted book for young and oldWritten by two female authors
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
Axel Brauns, Color Shadows and Bats. My Life in Another World.
Memories by Axel BraunsInsight into a Different WorldBreaking Through AutismFascinating, Exciting, Disturbing
Constance Kenna, The 'GDR Children' of Namibia - Returnees to a Foreign Country
Book on the History of the GDR Children from NamibiaDetailed Examination of the German Social Environment in NamibiaComprehensive, Objective, and Personal TestimonyHighly Praised by the 'Described'
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
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Ethics
Includes all Bonhoeffer ethics manuscriptsReconstructed chronological order of compositionEditors' notes on the new reconstructionPartially encoded contemporary historical referencesTheological significance of the ethicsEdited by Ilse and Eduard Tödt, Ernst Feil, et al.
£27.58
Ludwig Feuerbach, The Essence of Christianity
Most significant publication of philosophical criticism of religion in the 19th centuryExamines religious concepts of Christianity for their human coreReveals contradictions within the Christian religionPublished in 1841Divided into two partsEdited by Karl Löwith (Reclams Universal-Bibliothek)Considers the essence of Christianity as misguided consciousness as an otherworldly religion
Dieter Peeters, Missing in Stalingrad
Battle of Stalingrad ends on February 2, 1943Turning point of the Second World War in the EastField Marshal Paulus surrenders in the southern pocketAround 100,000 German soldiers in Soviet captivityDieter Peeters one of the last survivors of StalingradExperiences of a common soldier in the pocket and in campsSupplemented by 30 authentic photos from Stalingrad 1942-1943
Astrid Lindgren, Stones on the Kitchen Counter. Thoughts, Memories, Ideas
Gift book with quotes from Astrid LindgrenIncludes speeches, interviews, diary entries, and book quotes11 thematically organized sectionsHighlights Lindgren's love for children, advocacy for peace, and non-violent parentingContains the author's humor and thoughtfulnessElegantly produced collectionPublished by Oetinger extra
Mahatma Gandhi, My Life
Moving and venerable book about the life of GandhiDocument of a life based on truth, selfless service, and charityGandhi embodies the Indian spirit and seeks a love of homeland that transcends national boundariesHe has discovered certain truths that seem eternalGandhi immediately and relentlessly acts on these truths, not as demands on others, but on himselfBook by Hermann HesseTells the story of a life influenced by European and Christian elements
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
Rudolf Höß, Commandant at Auschwitz. Autobiographical Records.
Autobiographical records of the former commandant of AuschwitzReports on the origin, organization, and development of the concentration campDescribes the mechanical and "hygienic" murder of the prisonersRudolf Höß commanded the camp for three and a half yearsAuschwitz was one of the largest extermination camps of the Third ReichHöß was sentenced to death and hangedStrives for accuracy and objectivity in his records
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
Willy P. Reese, Strange to Myself. The Inhumanity of War. Russia 1941-44
War Diary of a Soldier from the Eastern Front 1941-44Shows the Impact of War on PeopleWritten in Free Moments Outside the TrenchesExperiences of the Winter War, Shells, Wounded, SoldiersReveals the True Nature of WarProfound Insight into a Soldier’s LifeShocking Piece of Contemporary History
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
Aurelius Augustinus, Confessions
Universal Library No. 2792"Confessions" by Augustine (354-430 AD)Famous work of world literatureAttempt at self-understanding by an educated late antique ChristianOriginal form of all autobiographiesReflections on memory, time, and eternityInfluential to this day
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
Hubertus Knabe, Imprisoned in Hohenschönhausen. Stasi Prisoners Report
Reports from Stasi prisoners in Berlin-Hohenschönhausen detention centerDescriptions of detention conditions and interrogationsPsychological pressure on prisonersInsights into the injustice regime of the GDRExposure of grievancesAuthentic testimonies from victimsRevelation of incarceration practices
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
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
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
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
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
Birger Sellin, I Don't Want to Be Inside Myself Anymore. Messages from an Autistic Prison.
Book by Birger Sellin, an autistic authorTexts of unexpected beautyDisputes about language and writingGreat attention since publicationPress reviews and letters to the author includedContinually finds new readersTitle: "I Don't Want to Be In Me Anymore: Messages from an Autistic Prison"
Jörg Schmitt-Kilian, From Addict to Ironman. The Two Lives of Andreas Niedrig
Revised reissue of the bestsellerLife story of Andreas NiedrigStart of drug use at age 12Heroin addiction by age 22Life changed through willpowerSuccess as a triathlete despite obstaclesMajor feature film in summer 2007
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
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
Felicitas von Lovenberg, Jane Austen. A Portrait
Vivid portrait of an advanced womanEmphasis on the right to free choice of partnerFocus on romance and passion in lifeAuthor: Felicitas von LovenbergBook title: Jane Austen: A PortraitAvailable in Insel paperback format
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
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
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
Wieslaw Kielar, Anus Mundi. Five Years Auschwitz
Powerful, evocative, and humanA look into the system of extermination campsSynonym for the HolocaustRemembrance of unimaginable agoniesPolish writer Wieslaw KielarFive years in Auschwitz
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
Mötley Crüe, The Dirt
Band chronicle of Mötley CrüeIncludes numerous illustrationsTells of drug escapades, wild sex adventures, trashed hotel rooms, fights, and prison staysAdapted into a film by NetflixEntertaining and wittyAmerican hard rock band active since the 1980sKnown for their rockstar clichés
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
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
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