819 results for 'Jünger, Ernst'

A dark and sensual reworking of the classic novella Carmilla, Hungerstone is a compulsive feminist exploration of the horrors of womanhood and the desperate power of desire. Set against the backdrop...

Sam Temple's leadership is put to the test as food supplies dwindle and starvation sets in. The FAYZ, once a place of uneasy calm, erupts into desperation. As strange powers develop in some and the...

Strangers is a gripping psychological thriller by C. L. Taylor. Three individuals, each with their own secrets, are brought together by a complex web of lies. Ursula's world is shrinking, Alice's...

On the Marble CliffsA darkly radiant fable about two brothers, formerly warriors, whose idyll is shattered by an encroaching fascistic force. Set in a world of its own, Ernst Jünger's On the Marble...

The Stranger, a masterpiece of 20th-century literature, is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. Albert Camus's first novel, published in 1946, has had a profound impact on readers...

Alice is trying to return to her career in publishing after raising her only child. But the workplace is less than welcoming to a forty-something mom whose resume is covered with fifteen years of...

Anger is a corrosive force that can harm the person experiencing it more than anyone else. In "On Anger", Seneca explores this complex emotion, offering a thoughtful and instructive guide to...

Knut Hamsun's Hunger is a masterpiece of psychologically driven fiction, first published in 1890. The novel tells the story of a struggling artist's descent into madness as his body and mind succumb...

Lady Freyja's life is turned upside down when a stranger bursts into her room and asks for her help. He proposes a surprising arrangement: she will pose as his fiancée to thwart his family's...

Anger Is a Gift A Novel by Mark Oshiro is a powerful and poignant novel about a boy's struggle to find his place in the world. Moss Jeffries is a complex and relatable protagonist, navigating the...

DANGEROUS LADY is a gripping thriller that introduces a totally original genre of crime fiction. Martina Cole's first novel follows the story of Maura Ryan, a tough, clever and beautiful 17-year-old...

A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena is a gripping psychological thriller about a woman who wakes up in hospital with no memory of how she got there. As she tries to piece together her past, she...

The Ginger Tree by Oswald Wynd is a powerful and poignant tale of love, loss, and survival. Set against the backdrop of China's tumultuous history, this novel follows Mary Mackenzie as she navigates...

A gripping and unsettling tale of decay and supernatural presence, set against the backdrop of post-war England. Hundreds Hall, a once-grand Georgian house, is now a testament to decline and neglect...

A Stranger City by Linda Grant is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of home and identity in the city of London. When a body is discovered in the Thames, a search begins for a...

Discover groundbreaking findings on a hidden epidemic. Dissociation, a debilitating psychological condition involving feelings of disconnection, affects 30 million people in North America and often...

A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn is a gripping mystery that follows Veronica Speedwell as she becomes embroiled in a complex web of secrets and lies. Persuaded to pose as the fiancée of...

Ginger Rogers shares the story of her remarkable life, from her early days as a dancing contestant at just fourteen to her triumphs as a Broadway star and Academy Award-winning actress. This...

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule In 1971, Ann Rule met a charismatic young man who would become her close friend and confidant. Three years later, a series of brutal murders shook the nation, and...

A thrilling tale of espionage and deception, A Kind of Anger follows a disgraced journalist as he pursues a mysterious woman with a potentially explosive set of papers. As he delves deeper into her...

The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True HermitThis is the remarkable true story of Christopher Knight, who lived in solitude for 27 years, from 1986 until his arrest in...

Breath-taking stories about women's lives during wartime are hard to find, but Lesley Eames' novel is one such tale. In 1914, as war looms over London, Lizzie Kellaway and her godmother Margaret...

A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers is a satirical exploration of the food world and the complexities of female identity. The story follows a discerning food critic who, after years of suppressing...

Frank Hamer, the Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde Frank Hamer's life was a testament to his unwavering dedication to justice. From the lawless days of the Old West to the gangster era of the 1930s,...

The electrifying new adventure from bestselling author Tom Fletcher is now available. Franky can't wait to move to his new town, but everything changes after a storm hits, bringing strange green...

London, 1952. Seven years after the chaos of World War II, the city is slowly coming alive again. For widowed Helen Dexter, however, the past still casts a long shadow. A woman in a man's world, she...

Danielle Steel's Dangerous Games is a gripping drama that follows TV journalist Alix Phillips as she risks everything to expose the truth. With her ambition to succeed and passion for her work...

Laurie Stratton's perfect summer is about to unravel. Her boyfriend's accusations of infidelity spark a chain of events that make her question everything. But it's not just her relationships that are...

A Cornish Stranger is a heartwarming romantic novel set in Cornwall, where the past and present collide. When Gabriella Blythe moves into her grandmother's remote waterside cabin, she uncovers a...

Polly's life is complicated enough, with a job at the Whole Nut cafe and a fledgling pottery career to juggle. But when she meets David, everything changes. He turns her world upside down, forcing...

Hunger is a haunting and darkly humorous novel that explores the depths of human desperation. In 19th-century Norway, a young writer struggles to find inspiration and make ends meet, leading him to...

The Kindness of Strangers: Travel Stories That Make Your Heart GrowThis collection of stories explores the transformative power of human connection in the most unexpected ways. Through their...

Fire Bringer, a fantasy epic, tells the story of Rannoch, a young stag born with the mark of an oakleaf on his forehead, on the night his father is murdered. This marks the beginning of his thrilling...

Celebrating five centuries of artistic exchange between Scotland and France, this collection of poems explores the intricate relationships between art and poetry. The poems themselves are portraits...

Stand Into Danger by Alexander Kent In 1774, Richard Bolitho's life takes a dramatic turn as he joins the 28-gun frigate Destiny at Plymouth. As a newly appointed third lieutenant, Bolitho must...

In the shadowy underworld of Saudi Arabia, a complex web of secrets and deception unfolds. When a woman named Maria disappears, her husband, a respected police inspector, turns to one of the few...

A gripping mystery set in Oxford in the 1660s, An Instance of the Fingerpost is a complex and intellectually stimulating novel. The story revolves around the murder of Robert Grove, a fellow of New...

A gripping historical mystery set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe and the American continent. In 1939, Dublin and Manhattan are cities of hope and opportunity, but also of dark secrets and...

Dancing with Danger by Kerrigan Byrne is a deliciously wicked romance that follows Mercy Goode and Raphael Sauvageau as they navigate a complex web of danger, deceit, and desire. When Mercy stumbles...

Raphaella, the beautiful dark-eyed woman, sits alone in the garden, her life seemingly sheltered from the world. Yet, it is this very isolation that makes her all the more intriguing to Alexander...

A life of shame and disconnection, the protagonist of this novel narrates a seemingly ordinary existence while struggling to understand humanity. From childhood to adulthood, he grapples with the...

The Magic Finger Every Saturday morning, the Gregg family takes to the skies, flying around the world together. But their neighbour, who disapproves of hunting, has taken matters into her own hands...

Dorothy Daniels is a food critic with a discerning palate and a passion for life. Her career has taken her from the culinary world to the heights of success, but beneath the surface, she harbours a...

Strangers on a Train by Patricia HighsmithA chilling psychological thriller about two men who form an unlikely alliance, bound together by a shared secret. When Bruno makes a proposal that seems like...

The Gospel Singer is a novel of unflinching truth and dark humour. Harry Crews's protagonist, a charismatic figure with a voice like an angel, has built a reputation as a healer, but beneath the...

A poignant and introspective novel, Two Strangers explores the complexities of human connection and the power of chance encounters.Written by Oliphant, this thought-provoking book delves into the...

Present Danger is gripping spy fiction from Stella Rimington, former Head of MI5. When Liz Carlyle arrives in Belfast, danger immediately follows.The peace in the province is precarious, and Liz soon...

Lou's life has become stale. Her marriage is over and she feels lost. But as she embarks on a new journey, she meets Ali, a woman with her own secrets. Together, they find themselves at a crossroads,...

Spring came slowly to Underwoods. It was the most beautiful spring Barbie had ever seen, for after lingering in the shadows so long she was in love with life . . . Barbie France has come home to...

The Unfortunate Wishes of Nelly YoungNinety-eight days until secondary school, and Nelly Young is desperate to break free from her embarrassing nickname Breaking News Nelly. But with the worst luck...

Aboard the Vociferous Carmichael, John Chandagnac sets sail for Jamaica to claim his birthright, but the vessel is captured by pirates. Offered a choice, Chandagnac assumes the name John Shandy and...

Dangerous Minds: A Forensic Psychiatrist's Quest to Understand Violence by Taj NathanThis thought-provoking book delves into the complexities of violence, exploring the lives of ten individuals whose...

The Swinger Manual is a comprehensive guide for those interested in exploring the swinging lifestyle. This step-by-step guide covers everything from determining if swinging is right for you, to...

The Gingerbread Man is a delightful picture book retold for younger children. Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch him, he's the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be able to out-run...

A chance encounter in a London cafe sets off a chain of events that will change the lives of five strangers forever. When an apparent gunman takes them hostage, their lives are turned upside down...

Lynx is a mercenary with a sense of honour, a rare breed in the Riven Kingdom. He has walked the land for years, seeking purpose and avoiding the skirmishes that plague the continent's principalities...

A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett is a gripping historical saga set in the decadent Victorian era. The story revolves around the Pilaster family, whose lives are forever changed by a tragic accident...

A Stranger in Olondria is a debut fantasy novel that explores the complexities of art, life, and identity. Jevick, a young man from a distant land, embarks on a journey to Olondria, a country where...

A school trip to the Scottish Highlands takes a disastrous turn in this gripping tale from Malorie Blackman. Sam, who suffers from a long-term illness, is determined to lead a normal life and prove...

Fingerprint Activities by Fiona Watt is a colourful book filled with fun and creative fingerprinting ideas. With its own inkpad featuring seven bright colours, children can decorate turtles' shells,...

Gervase Phinn's A Wayne in a Manger is a hilarious compilation of nativity stories. This entertaining collection features amusing anecdotes about children performing in nativity plays, including...

Anton Waker's carefully constructed life begins to unravel when a routine security check reveals that his past is not as he thought. Blackmailed into one last job by his cousin Aria, Anton is forced...

A man's life is one of solitude and self-imposed isolation. Hector Loursat, a lawyer, has retreated from society after his wife left him eighteen years ago. His only comfort was in the endless...

Become Younger is a comprehensive guide to slowing down the aging process. Dr. Walker shares his recommendations for optimal nutrition, lifestyle choices, and the power of attitude and thought in...

A life of shame and disconnection, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human, struggles to understand the world around him. He portrays a seemingly normal life, yet feels an alienation that...

Olivia Rossi hasn't been able to write a word since tragedy struck two years ago, ripping her world apart. Seeking healing and her lost muse, she accepts an offer to spend the summer in Paris...

A little girl's ordinary summer afternoon is transformed into an extraordinary adventure with the help of magic glasses. She finds herself in a fantastical world of mangrove swamps, volcanoes, and...

Kate Adie's remarkable story is one of courage and resilience, spanning decades of reporting from the world's most turbulent hotspots. From the post-war streets of Sunderland to the frontline of some...

Sex with a Stranger is a bleak, funny and excruciatingly accurate portrayal of being in your twenties, lonely and uncertain. The play follows Adam's encounter with Grace in a club, and the events...

A Stranger on the Beach by Michele Campbell is a gripping thriller about a love triangle that begins on a fateful night. When a stranger appears at Caroline's lavish beach house, her life is turned...

The Game Changer by Embassie Susberry is a gripping historical fiction novel inspired by the incredible true story of Althea Gibson, the first Black athlete to win a Grand Slam title in 1956.In 1950s...

Megan and Ben's instant attraction is undeniable, but their whirlwind romance is put to the test when Ben reveals he's bound for Australia in just a week. To avoid losing him, Ben proposes a hasty...

The Comfort of Strangers is a novel by Ian McEwan that explores the complexities of human relationships and the darker aspects of human nature. When a couple's intimate connection is disrupted, they...

Stranger Planet is a humorous and poignant sequel to the bestselling phenomenon, featuring more hilarious and poignant adventures from a colourful world. Nathan W. Pyle's latest work combines his...

The River SingersSylvan and his family are forced to flee their home when a deadly threat approaches. With their lives under danger, they embark on an epic journey along the Great River, facing...

Sea of Strangers is a deeply personal and universally true collection of poetry and prose by international bestselling author Lang Leav. This moving work invites readers to navigate love, loss,...

The Ginger ManA charismatic and penniless Irish American student in Dublin navigates his way through life with a mix of charm and recklessness. This humorous tale follows Sebastian Balfe Dangerfield...

A spine-tingling mystery awaits in this debut novel from Eve Wersocki Morris. Strange occurrences start to unfold for Layah and her sister Izzie, as they spend their holiday at a remote cottage in...

Strangers I Know by Claudia Durastanti is a striking portrait of an unconventional family. Born into a household where language and communication are chaotic, the narrator longs for freedom and her...

Dorianne Laux invites you to practice poetry alongside one of its masters in this engaging book of concise craft essays and exercises. Laux demystifies the magic of language that makes great poetry,...

In the dark vision of a near future, a terrifying reality TV show is underway. The Hunger Games features twelve boys and twelve girls, forced to participate in a live event where the only rule is to...

Katherine Grainger: My Autobiography is the inspiring story of a remarkable woman who defied expectations to achieve greatness. With a career spanning six World Championships and eight World Cup gold...

The real fairies were far from benevolent. In fact, they inspired fear and terror in ordinary people during the late seventeenth century. Believed to be descended from the Fallen Angels, fairies were...

The Guitar Finger Gym by Simon Pratt and Joseph Alexander is a concise guide to improving your guitar technique. This practical book focuses on building a solid foundation of clean, usable playing...

Cecily Harrington's life takes an unexpected turn when she wins a big prize in a sweepstake. With her fiancé away and a newfound sense of freedom, she embarks on a European adventure that leads her...

A poignant and powerful novel set against the backdrop of the early years of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mother of Strangers is a heart-wrenching tale of young love, loss, and displacement,...

Anger, Rage and Relationship presents a unique approach to understanding and working with anger and rage issues. By taking a relational perspective, the book offers a positive view of human nature,...

Stranger in a Strange Land, a groundbreaking science fiction novel, tells the story of a young man born on a doomed spaceship and raised by Martians who saved his life. When he returns to Earth, he...

The Masters is a gripping novel by C. P. Snow, winner of the 1954 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction. Set in a Cambridge college, the story follows the contest for the Mastership as the old...

The Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey is a story of life, death, and justice in the lawless American West. In this gripping adventure, a man must shoot his way to innocence when he's forced to flee for...

Girl With Two Fingers is an intimate account of life as a subject for eight portraits by Lucian Freud. A young woman writer returns to London after living in Paris, and her accident serves as a...

The Dangerous One by Lori Foster is a gripping and intense romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.When Hunter Osborn, a former park ranger, leaves his past behind to start anew in an...

These hallucinogenic sketches and stories from William S. Burroughs are a concentrated hit of his contemporary, international flavour.Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit...

Billy Fingers' story is one of loss and transformation. In 2004, his life was cut short in a tragic accident, leaving behind a grieving sister. However, weeks later, Billy began to communicate with...

Barry the Fish with Fingers is a humorous tale about a fish who defies the norm. With fingers that will change the way life under the sea is experienced, this story is sure to entertain young readers...

This charming book features 30 knitted finger puppets, each with its own unique personality and set of props. Perfect for inspiring creative play, these puppets are ideal for acting out swashbuckling...

A family's secrets can be buried deep, but they rarely stay hidden forever. When Cara discovers a stash of old postcards in her attic, their contents challenge everything she thought she knew about...

Anger Management For Dummies, UK Edition, provides a practical guide to understanding and managing anger. This user-friendly book tackles the latest anger-busting exercises and therapies, including...

Stranger Than Kindness is a deeply personal and creative journey into the world of musician, storyteller, and cultural icon Nick Cave. This highly collectable book invites readers into the innermost...

A Stranger at Green Knowe by Lucy Maria Boston is a captivating tale about an extraordinary encounter between two very different individuals. When Ping discovers Hanno, a mysterious and gentle ape,...