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Neuenberge, heute Schloss Burg an der Wupper, Stammsitz der Grafen von Berg, ist Ausgangs- und Endpunkt einer epischen Reise in die Welt des Mittelalters.Im Herbst 1212 wartet der vierzehnjährige Thomas mit seinem Vater an den Stromschnellen der Wupper auf die Rückkehr der Lachse, dabei retten sie dem vom Pferd gestürzten Grafen Adolf III. von Berg das Leben. Zum Dank schenkt der Landesherr dem Vater einen wertvollen Dolch und bietet dem Fischersohn an, ihn zum Knappen ausbilden zu lassen. So tritt Thomas in den Dienst des Grafen und ist bald zunehmend von dem Wunsch beseelt, eines Tages Ritter zu werden, um die Liebe seines Lebens, Sybilla, die Tochter des Burgvoigtes, heiraten zu können. Doch als Sohn armer Leute stehen seine Chancen nicht zum Besten, schnell ist er Ziel von Spott und Anfeindungen junger Adeliger. 1217 begleitet er den Grafen Adolf und tausende Ritter aus ganz Europa auf den 5. Kreuzzug. Ihr Ziel ist das Heilige Land, aber sie enden in Ägypten. Am Ufer des Nils warten uneinnehmbare Mauern, das Heer des Sultans, Sümpfe, Seuchen, Liebe, Tod und Kerker auf die Bergischen Ritter. Werden sie jemals zurückkehren?

A dramatic, deeply informed account of one of the most consequential elections and periods in American history, 1968--rife with riots, assassinations, anti-Vietnam War protests, and realpolitik--was one of the most tumultuous years in the twentieth century, culminating in one of the most consequential presidential elections in American history. The Contest tells the story of that contentious election and that remarkable year. Bringing a fresh perspective to events that still resonate half a century later, this book is especially timely, giving us the long view of a turning point in American culture and politics. Author Michael Schumacher sets the stage with a deep look at the people with important roles in the unfolding drama: Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert F. Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, George Wallace, Richard Nixon, and especially Hubert H. Humphrey, whose papers and journals afford surprising new insights. Following these politicians in the lead-up to the primaries, through the chaotic conventions, and down the home stretch to the general election, The Contest combines biographical and historical details to create a narrative as intimate in human detail as it is momentous in scope and significance. An election year when the competing forces of law and order and social justice were on the ballot, the Vietnam War divided the country, and the liberal regime begun with Franklin D. Roosevelt was on the defensive, 1968 marked a profound shift in the nation's culture and sense of itself. Thorough in its research and spellbinding in the telling, Schumacher's book brings sharp focus to that year and its lessons for our current critical moment in American politics

"Phil Ochs burst onto the American music scene just as the popularity of folk music was breaking through on the national consciousness. Along with friend and rival Bob Dylan, Ochs wrote some of the most compelling topical music of his time. In There But for Fortune, Michael Schumacher explores the life and career of a singer, songwriter, and political activist whose music resonates today as much as it applied to a divided country a half-century ago. His politically charged songs were covered by Pete Seeger; Joan Baez; Gordon Lightfoot; Peter, Paul and Mary; and a host of others, and such songs as 'I Ain't Marching Anymore' and 'The War Is Over' became anthems of the anti-Vietnam War movement. He seemed to be performing everywhere, from concerts on college campuses to huge demonstrations, culminating with an appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968. But as this biography illustrates in painstaking detail, Ochs suffered from a dark side that gravely affected his life and music. Diagnosed as manic depressive, he shifted between incredible highs and debilitating lows that ultimately drove him to suicide at age 36. To piece together his life story, Schumacher interviewed Ochs's friends, family members, and fellow musicians; examined his journals and scrapbooks; and even scrutinized his FBI files. While Phil Ochs's life might have been plagued by downturn and tragedies, his music is an enduring call to activism and fighting for a better future."--Publisher's website

With the sweep ofan epic novel, Michael Schumacher tells the story of Allen Ginsberg and his times,with fascinating portraits of Jack Kerouac, Neal Cassady, and WilliamBurroughs, among others, along with many rarely seen photographs.

Visionary poet Allen Ginsberg was one of the most influential cultural and literary figures of the 20th century, his face and political causes familiar to millions who had never even read his poetry. And yet he is a figure that remains little understood, especially how a troubled young man became one of the intellectual and artistic giants of the postwar era. He never published an autobiography or memoirs, believing that his body of work should suffice. The Essential Ginsberg attempts a more intimate and rounded portrait of this iconic poet by bringing together for the first time his most memorable poetry but also journals, music, photographs and letters, much of it never before published.

The harrowing events of November 18, 1958, unfold as a limestone carrier breaks apart in a fierce Lake Michigan storm, leading to a rapid sinking that leaves only four crew members clinging to a raft amidst towering waves. The gripping narrative details the desperate search-and-rescue efforts and the anxious wait of the townspeople in Rogers City, Michigan, who are deeply connected to the crew. Michael Schumacher intricately reconstructs the disaster, highlighting its profound impact on the community and the chilling aftermath of the tragedy.

Dynamische Bauteile und adaptive Elemente gewinnen in der Architektur zunehmend an Bedeutung, nicht nur wegen ihrer visuellen Wirkung. Architekten und Ingenieure befassen sich intensiv mit Bewegung – sei es durch nachgeführte Solarzellen, versenkbare Wände oder intelligente Aufzüge – und suchen Lösungen für drei zentrale Herausforderungen: die Kontrolle und Reduzierung des Energiebedarfs von Gebäuden, die Erweiterung der Nutzungsmöglichkeiten und die Integration dynamischer Bewegungen in die Architektur. Kinetische Bauteile stellen Designer und Konstrukteure vor neue technische und gestalterische Herausforderungen, die in der traditionellen Baukonstruktion nicht behandelt werden. Das Buch zeigt, wie technische Mittel und konstruktive Lösungen konkret umgesetzt werden können, um Bewegungen in den Bereichen „Energie“, „Nutzungsänderung“ und „Interaktion“ funktional einzusetzen. Zunächst werden die Grundlagen und Gestaltungsprinzipien der Kinetik in Architektur, Technik, Kunst und Natur strukturiert aufbereitet. Im dritten Teil werden vierzig bewegliche Bauelemente an realisierten Bauten präsentiert, illustriert durch eigens erstellte Phasenzeichnungen und gegliedert nach Bewegungstypen wie Drehen, Schieben, Falten und Verformen. Die internationalen Beispiele namhafter Architekten umfassen Fenstermechanismen, Sonnenschutzsysteme, bewegliche Wände und Dächer sowie Ingenieurbauwerke.