Michael Hughes Bücher

Sie finden dich, egal wo du bist ... Er dachte immer, es sei nur ein böser Traum, wie Kinder ihn oft haben. Von einsamen Wäldern und geheimnisvollen Ritualen. Als Ray Simon nach langen Jahren in seine Heimatstadt Blackwater zurückkommt, ist der Ort wie ausgestorben. Seine alten Freunde schweigen. Keiner scheint die flackernden Lichter in der Ferne zu sehen. Nur die junge Kellnerin Ellen hilft Ray bei seiner Spurensuche. Aber auch sie kann ihm nicht helfen gegen den mysteriösen Mann, der Ray wie ein Geisterschatten folgt. Ihn hinaustreibt in die Wälder. Es war kein Traum – dort lauert wirklich das Böse …

Focusing on the Third Reich and its enduring impact, this book explores Nazi ideology, Neo-Nazism, and post-1945 perceptions of the Nazis. It delves into the themes of modern European history and political symbolism, making it a compelling read for those intrigued by these topics. Additionally, it addresses the collecting and trading of controversial artifacts, highlighting the emotional weight and significance of these items in contemporary discourse.

A classic brief text, Sociology: The Core presents all three perspectives and basic sociological concepts and principles in 12 chapters. The fourth edition is one of the most up-to-date texts available. It includes many fresh examples and numerous current reference citations. Vander Zanden's clear and focussed writing style, combined with his thoughtful and clever pedagogical devices (Doing Sociology boxes and cartoons) provide students with the tools to develop a sociological imagination. The Core continues to be one of the best text book values available to students taking introductory sociology.

Exploring the life of Stephen Graham, this biography delves into his extensive travels across the Tsarist Empire and beyond, shaping perceptions of Russia in the West before 1917. It highlights his connections with notable literary figures like H.G. Wells and Ernest Hemingway, alongside his contributions to novels and biographies that garnered a broad readership. The book also reflects on Graham's spiritual journey and its relevance to contemporary issues such as New Age spirituality and environmentalism, offering a nuanced view of his impact on 20th-century literary culture.

The book offers a concise and accessible exploration of core sociological concepts, emphasizing functionalist, conflict, and interactionist perspectives. It aims to deepen students' understanding of these major theories and their real-world applications, making sociology relevant and engaging. With its updated content, the text highlights the dynamic nature of contemporary society, ensuring that readers grasp the importance of sociology in understanding current social processes.

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Published to ravishing acclaim in the UK, a fierce and suspenseful reimagining of Homer's Iliad set in mid-1990s Northern Ireland--a heart pounding tale of honor and revenge that "explodes with verbal invention, rapid juxtaposition, brutality and fun" (Times Literary Supplement). Northern Ireland, 1996. After twenty-five years of vicious conflict, the IRA and the British have agreed to an uneasy ceasefire as a first step towards lasting peace. But, faced with the prospect that decades of savage violence and loss have led only to smiles and handshakes, those on the ground in the border country question whether it really is time to pull back--or quite the opposite. When an IRA man's wife turns informer, he and his brother gather their comrades for an assault on the local army base. But old grudges boil over, and the squad's feared sniper, Achill, refuses to risk his life to defend another man's pride. As the gang plots without him, the British SAS are sent to crush the rogue terror cell before it can wreck the fragile truce and drag the region back to the darkest days of the Troubles. Meanwhile, Achill's young protégé grabs his chance to join the fray in his place... Inspired by the oldest war story of them all, Michael Hughes's virtuoso novel explores the brutal glory of armed conflict, the cost of Ireland's most uncivil war, and the bitter tragedy of those on both sides who offer their lives to defend the dream of country.

'Michael Hughes writes like a brilliant cross between David Mitchell and Hilary Mantel' Toby LittIn 1999 a programmer is trying to fix the millennium bug, but can't shake the sense he's been chosen for something.In 1888, five women are brutally murdered in the East End by a troubled young man in thrall to a mysterious master.In 1777 an apprentice engraver called William Blake has a defining spiritual experience; thirteen years later this vision returns.And in 1666, poet and revolutionary John Milton completes the epic for which he will be remembered centuries later.But where does the feeling come from that the world is about to end?