Shane Jones Bücher

Die Stadt, die dem Februar den Krieg erklärte. Mit wilder Kreativität erschafft Shane Jones eine magische Welt der Fantasie - wie vor ihm Lewis Carroll und Roald Dahl, Italo Calvino und Walt Disney. Viele hundert Tage schon währt die kalte Herrschaft des Februars: Der Wechsel der Jahreszeiten ist außer Kraft gesetzt, finstere Priester patrouillieren, Papierdrachen dürfen nicht mehr zum Himmel aufsteigen, Kinder verschwinden im Wald. Traurigkeit legt sich über die Stadt wie der Schnee, der endlos fällt, doch die Erinnerung an warme Tage lebt weiter. Die Stadt beschließt, in den Kampf zu ziehen, den Winter zu besiegen, und Thaddeus, der Ballonfahrer, soll ihr Anführer sein. Doch dann stößt Thaddeus in einer Hütte am Waldrand auf den Februar selbst - und es ist ein Mann, der eine Geschichte schreibt: die Geschichte der Stadt ... In Shane Jones Roman regiert die Fantasie, um von etwas zu erzählen, das tief in uns existiert. Thaddeus und der Februar ist surreal und poetisch - eine zeitlose Geschichte aus Archetypen und Traumwelten, voller Abgründe und Wunder, so einzigartig wie jede Schneeflocke, die vom Himmel fällt.

In a town plagued by an endless winter lasting over three hundred days, flight is forbidden and children vanish from their beds at night. February, the mysterious figure behind this torment, resides on the town's outskirts with a girl who has a unique scent of honey and smoke.

The author's journey from a language novice to a proficient Japanese speaker highlights the challenges and strategies of mastering the language. Emphasizing practical insights over traditional grammar lessons, the book offers guidance on navigating Japanese culture, effective study methods, and overcoming common learning obstacles. It covers a wide range of topics, including classroom success, study abroad experiences, kanji mastery, and professional opportunities in Japan. This resource is essential for anyone serious about achieving fluency in Japanese and understanding its cultural context.

Featuring eleven imaginative stories, this collection showcases unique narratives that blend absurdity with dark humor. Among the highlights are a woman's whimsical romance with a giant banana and a tiny goat's unusual home in a woman's heart. The diverse voices of the authors create a captivating experience, inviting readers to explore bizarre scenarios and inventive language that challenge conventional storytelling.

The book offers a fresh perspective on improving golf skills, challenging traditional methods that often lead to frustration. Drawing from over 30 years of personal experience, the author shares effective strategies for breaking 80, providing a practical and accessible blueprint for golfers at any level. Readers can expect to see tangible improvements in their scoring through these insights, moving beyond the cycle of trial and error.

In un luogo e in un tempo imprecisato, una piccola cittadina vive un incubo infinito: da mesi gli abitanti sono immersi in un inverno che sembra non voler finire mai, la luce del sole è un lontano ricordo, ovunque solo freddo e neve. Mentre gli adulti cadono in una profonda depressione, uno spirito misterioso di nome Febbraio si accanisce contro la popolazione, vietando il volo degli aquiloni e delle mongolfiere. Ed è quando i bambini della città iniziano a scomparire che Thaddeus Lowe decide di ribellarsi, dichiarando guerra a Febbraio.