Jonathan Stone je oceňovaný autor, ktorého písanie vychádza z hlbokého pochopenia fikcie. Jeho zručnosť v zobrazovaní postáv a ich motivácií odhaľuje majstrovské remeslo. Stone sa zameriava na skúmanie ľudskej psychiky a zložitostí života, pričom jeho štýl je prirovnávaný k modernej klasike. Jeho diela sú poznačené prenikavým vhľadom a pútavým rozprávaním.
Read the can't miss sequel to the much-loved classic The Monster at the End of This Book !Grover, now with pal Elmo by his side, has heard that there’s something lurking on the last page of the book. Grover tries his best in all sorts of hilarious ways to stop the reader from turning the pages. But, Elmo, curious as always, slips by every wacky barrier. Toddlers will find it hard to resist turning the pages too.
Welcome to Otisville, America's only Jewish prison...where a new celebrity inmate is about to shatter the peace. Jonathan Stone brings the sensibility of Saul Bellow and Philip Roth to the post-truth era in a sharply comic novel that is also wise, profound and deeply moral.
The narrative intertwines the present and past of Stanley Peke, whose cherished collection of art and family memorabilia symbolizes a rich life. After a con artist robs him of these possessions, Peke reflects on his earlier struggles as Stanislaw Shmuel Pecoskowitz, a young man surviving in war-torn Poland. This poignant journey explores themes of loss, memory, and resilience against the backdrop of personal and historical upheaval.
Three Unpublished(unpublishable?)Novels (Oh, and a Novella)
The collection features four thrillers alongside four unconventional works, comparing them to a family of children with varied experiences in the publishing world. The conventional thrillers have thrived, receiving positive reviews and enjoying the perks of traditional publishing, while the foster works represent a more rebellious spirit, challenging norms and expectations. This juxtaposition highlights the diversity of storytelling and the author's journey through the literary landscape, offering readers a unique blend of established and experimental narratives.
Featuring over 100 cross-referenced entries, this comprehensive resource delves into significant figures, themes, and genres that shape Russian literature. It includes a chronology, an introductory essay, appendices, and an extensive bibliography, making it an invaluable tool for students and researchers. Ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the rich landscape of Russian literary history, this dictionary serves as an essential reference point for exploring critical issues and influential works.
The Classification of Retinal Ganglion Cells and its Impact on the Neurobiology of Vision
In the mid-sixties, researchers John Robson and Christina Enroth-Cugell revolutionized visual system studies by applying linear systems analysis to retinal ganglion cells in cats. They stimulated retinas with stripe patterns to observe cell responses, discovering that while some cells behaved predictably (termed "I cells"), most exhibited complex, nonlinear behaviors. These "D cells" generated transient impulses with changes in light distribution, regardless of total light flux, challenging existing theories and highlighting the intricacies of visual processing.
Aesthetics and Anxiety in the 1890s
Exploring the intersection of decadence and modernism, this work delves into European and Russian literature and culture during the transformative 1890s. It examines how aesthetic movements reflected societal anxieties and shifts, highlighting key literary figures and cultural trends. The book analyzes the tension between artistic expression and the psychological turmoil of the era, revealing how these dynamics influenced the evolution of modernist thought and literature. Through a critical lens, it offers insights into the complexities of cultural identity during a pivotal historical moment.
"When retired police detective Joe Heller is called in to investigate what might be Antarctica's first murder, he quickly discovers that winter at McMurdo Station comes with a unique set of challenges: darkness, isolation, and the eccentric behavior of the research facility's 157 inhabitants. But a difficult investigation turns much tougher when all communication with the outside world is suddenly cut off. While Heller works diligently to reconstruct the scene of the crime, evidence mounts that a pathogenic event could be ravaging the rest of the planet. As night descends, fear mounts, and confusion reigns, the killer strikes again. If this is a global cataclysm, is someone now picking off the human race's few remaining survivors? Is this the end of the world--or just the end of Joe Heller's?"--Page [4] of cover.
Nach dem Abschluss der Polizeiakademie von New York tritt Julian Palmer ihre erste Stelle in der tiefsten Provinz an. Sie trifft auf Vorurteile, einen Polizeichef mit legendärem Ruf und einen bestialischen Mord.
Die junge Polizeidetektivin Julian Palmer wird zur Oberkommissarin in Troy befördert und ermittelt im Mordfall eines angesehenen Ehemanns. Unter Druck von der Familie und der Presse erhält sie unerwartet Hilfe von ihrem ehemaligen Ausbilder, Winston 'Bär' Edwards, der trotz seiner dunklen Vergangenheit seine Fähigkeiten als Ermittler einsetzt. Gemeinsam decken sie eine schockierende Wahrheit auf.
