Author: Dag Solstad
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811228290
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A brilliant novel by the Norwegian master Dag Solstad Bjorn Hansen, a respectable town treasurer, has just turned fifty and is horrified by the thought that chance has ruled his life. Eighteen years ago he left his wife and their two-year-old son for his mistress, who persuaded him to start afresh in a small, provincial town and to devote himself to an amateur theater.In time that relationship also faded, and after four years of living alone Bjorn contemplates an extraordinary course of action that will change his life forever. He finds a fellow conspirator in Dr. Schiotz, who has a secret of his own and offers to help Bjorn carry his preposterous plan through to its logical conclusion. But the sudden reappearance of his son both fills Bjorn with new hope and complicates matters. The desire to gamble with his comfortable existence proves irresistible, however, taking him to Vilnius in Lithuania, where very soon he cannot tell whether he’s tangled up in a game or reality. Dag Solstad won the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature for Novel 11, Book 18, a concentrated uncompromising existential novel that puts on full display the author’s remarkable gifts and wit.
Novel 11, Book 18
Author: Dag Solstad
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811228290
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A brilliant novel by the Norwegian master Dag Solstad Bjorn Hansen, a respectable town treasurer, has just turned fifty and is horrified by the thought that chance has ruled his life. Eighteen years ago he left his wife and their two-year-old son for his mistress, who persuaded him to start afresh in a small, provincial town and to devote himself to an amateur theater.In time that relationship also faded, and after four years of living alone Bjorn contemplates an extraordinary course of action that will change his life forever. He finds a fellow conspirator in Dr. Schiotz, who has a secret of his own and offers to help Bjorn carry his preposterous plan through to its logical conclusion. But the sudden reappearance of his son both fills Bjorn with new hope and complicates matters. The desire to gamble with his comfortable existence proves irresistible, however, taking him to Vilnius in Lithuania, where very soon he cannot tell whether he’s tangled up in a game or reality. Dag Solstad won the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature for Novel 11, Book 18, a concentrated uncompromising existential novel that puts on full display the author’s remarkable gifts and wit.
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811228290
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A brilliant novel by the Norwegian master Dag Solstad Bjorn Hansen, a respectable town treasurer, has just turned fifty and is horrified by the thought that chance has ruled his life. Eighteen years ago he left his wife and their two-year-old son for his mistress, who persuaded him to start afresh in a small, provincial town and to devote himself to an amateur theater.In time that relationship also faded, and after four years of living alone Bjorn contemplates an extraordinary course of action that will change his life forever. He finds a fellow conspirator in Dr. Schiotz, who has a secret of his own and offers to help Bjorn carry his preposterous plan through to its logical conclusion. But the sudden reappearance of his son both fills Bjorn with new hope and complicates matters. The desire to gamble with his comfortable existence proves irresistible, however, taking him to Vilnius in Lithuania, where very soon he cannot tell whether he’s tangled up in a game or reality. Dag Solstad won the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature for Novel 11, Book 18, a concentrated uncompromising existential novel that puts on full display the author’s remarkable gifts and wit.
New York September 11 by Magnum Photographers
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The first book to document the terrorist attack on the WTC - from the moment of impact and the collapse of the Twin Towers to the rescue efforts at Ground Zero of the police officers, firefighters, emergency service personnel and volunteers from all over the US, as well as the family members and friends searching for their lost loved ones. Also includes some of the most beloved photographs of the WTC buildings, and the human activity within, as photographed by the esteemed Magnum photographers over the past 25 years. With 100 full-colour & b/w photos.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The first book to document the terrorist attack on the WTC - from the moment of impact and the collapse of the Twin Towers to the rescue efforts at Ground Zero of the police officers, firefighters, emergency service personnel and volunteers from all over the US, as well as the family members and friends searching for their lost loved ones. Also includes some of the most beloved photographs of the WTC buildings, and the human activity within, as photographed by the esteemed Magnum photographers over the past 25 years. With 100 full-colour & b/w photos.
11:11 the Time Prompt Phenomenon
Author: Marie D. Jones
Publisher: New Page Books
ISBN: 163265167X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Originally published in 2009 by New Page Books.
Publisher: New Page Books
ISBN: 163265167X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Originally published in 2009 by New Page Books.
12 Ways to Get to 11
Author: Eve Merriam
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613437165
Category : Addition
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For use in schools and libraries only. Uses ordinary experiences to present twelve combinations of numbers that add up to eleven.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613437165
Category : Addition
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For use in schools and libraries only. Uses ordinary experiences to present twelve combinations of numbers that add up to eleven.
What Brothers Do
Author: Michael Everett Bown
Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
ISBN: 9781602646827
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
"What Brothers Do" is the true story of two brothers. The first is Captain Patrick Brown, a highly decorated and well respected member of the New York City Fire Department, who was killed in the World Trade Center attacks of 9/11. The second is Michael Brown, a former New York City firefighter and presently a Las Vegas emergency medicine physician. The story takes the reader on Michael 's journey back to New York and Ground Zero in the desperate search for his brother and his experiences through post 9/11 New York. Michael is told by all who knew his brother that if anyone could get out of the Towers alive it would be Patrick. As he slowly loses hope of finding his brother alive, Michael changes his focus and determination to fulfilling his brother 's last wishes.In his attempt to honor Patrick, Michael must work through his anger and grief and overcome serious personal challenges. But, he finds friendship and support in an inner circle of new friends, reconnects with family members and discovers that Patrick 's spirit lives on.ABOUT THE AUTHORMichael Everett Brown, M.D., is a board-certified emergency medicine physician practicing in Ls Vegas, Nevada, where he resides with his wife Janet and their four dogs. Born and raised in the Now York metropolitan area, he was a volunteer firefighter in Westbury, Long Island, for more than 12 years and a New York City firefighter in Harlem's Engine Company 37 for four years. He is currently a member of the Nevada Task Force One Urban Search and Rescue Team. In 2001, he received a U.S. Congressional Recognition Award for "selfless acts and commitment to his profession above and beyond the call of duty." He has written two screenplays and is currently working on his third book.
Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
ISBN: 9781602646827
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
"What Brothers Do" is the true story of two brothers. The first is Captain Patrick Brown, a highly decorated and well respected member of the New York City Fire Department, who was killed in the World Trade Center attacks of 9/11. The second is Michael Brown, a former New York City firefighter and presently a Las Vegas emergency medicine physician. The story takes the reader on Michael 's journey back to New York and Ground Zero in the desperate search for his brother and his experiences through post 9/11 New York. Michael is told by all who knew his brother that if anyone could get out of the Towers alive it would be Patrick. As he slowly loses hope of finding his brother alive, Michael changes his focus and determination to fulfilling his brother 's last wishes.In his attempt to honor Patrick, Michael must work through his anger and grief and overcome serious personal challenges. But, he finds friendship and support in an inner circle of new friends, reconnects with family members and discovers that Patrick 's spirit lives on.ABOUT THE AUTHORMichael Everett Brown, M.D., is a board-certified emergency medicine physician practicing in Ls Vegas, Nevada, where he resides with his wife Janet and their four dogs. Born and raised in the Now York metropolitan area, he was a volunteer firefighter in Westbury, Long Island, for more than 12 years and a New York City firefighter in Harlem's Engine Company 37 for four years. He is currently a member of the Nevada Task Force One Urban Search and Rescue Team. In 2001, he received a U.S. Congressional Recognition Award for "selfless acts and commitment to his profession above and beyond the call of duty." He has written two screenplays and is currently working on his third book.
Number 11
Author: Jonathan Coe
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0451493370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Beginning in the early years of this century, Number 11 follows two friends, Alison and Rachel, as they come of age. As the narrative progresses from the aftermath of the Iraq War to the present day, its scope broadens to include others who are variously connected to these two girls: Alison’s mother, a has-been singer, competes on a grisly reality TV show; Rachel’s university mentor finally confronts her late husband’s obsessive search for a German film he saw as a child; a young police constable investigates the seemingly unrelated deaths of two stand-up comedians; and a giant spider lurks in the darkness beneath one of London’s most staggeringly expensive neighborhoods. Combining his signature humor, psychological insight and social commentary, Jonathan Coe holds up a disquieting, unforgiving mirror in which to reflect a world where the systems are broken and everyone can—and perhaps must—name his or her own price.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0451493370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Beginning in the early years of this century, Number 11 follows two friends, Alison and Rachel, as they come of age. As the narrative progresses from the aftermath of the Iraq War to the present day, its scope broadens to include others who are variously connected to these two girls: Alison’s mother, a has-been singer, competes on a grisly reality TV show; Rachel’s university mentor finally confronts her late husband’s obsessive search for a German film he saw as a child; a young police constable investigates the seemingly unrelated deaths of two stand-up comedians; and a giant spider lurks in the darkness beneath one of London’s most staggeringly expensive neighborhoods. Combining his signature humor, psychological insight and social commentary, Jonathan Coe holds up a disquieting, unforgiving mirror in which to reflect a world where the systems are broken and everyone can—and perhaps must—name his or her own price.
Eleven
Author: Paul Hanley
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460250478
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Eleven billion people will crowd this marvelous planet by century’s end. If the global economy were to grow five-fold during this period as predicted, humanity’s ecological footprint would exceed Earth’s biocapacity by 400%. We need to chart a new course to the future. The sweeping changes that make a ‘full world’ work—involving dual processes of destruction and reconstruction—will transform global culture, agriculture, and ultimately the human race. ELEVEN is a call to consciousness. Only an ‘ethical revolution’ will allow us to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization. Paul Hanley proposes a transformational model that will help individuals, institutions, and communities make an eleven-billion world work for everyone—and the planet.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460250478
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
Eleven billion people will crowd this marvelous planet by century’s end. If the global economy were to grow five-fold during this period as predicted, humanity’s ecological footprint would exceed Earth’s biocapacity by 400%. We need to chart a new course to the future. The sweeping changes that make a ‘full world’ work—involving dual processes of destruction and reconstruction—will transform global culture, agriculture, and ultimately the human race. ELEVEN is a call to consciousness. Only an ‘ethical revolution’ will allow us to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization. Paul Hanley proposes a transformational model that will help individuals, institutions, and communities make an eleven-billion world work for everyone—and the planet.
September 11
Author:
Publisher: Financial Times/Prentice Hall
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Gathers some of the most dramatic and memorable images of the events of September 11, 2001, and the days following, including rescue efforts and reactions around the world.
Publisher: Financial Times/Prentice Hall
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Gathers some of the most dramatic and memorable images of the events of September 11, 2001, and the days following, including rescue efforts and reactions around the world.
Holy Bible (NIV)
Author: Various Authors,
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310294142
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 6793
Book Description
The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310294142
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 6793
Book Description
The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.
Climatological Service, District No. 11, California
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description