Michael - Literary 1

The Woman Who Wrote the World's First Novel. Step behind the silk screens of 11th-century Heian Japan and discover the extraordinary life of Murasaki Shikibu. Born an ambitious scholar in a society ……続きを見る

From the dawn of the world's first empire, a singular voice emerged from the shadows of history. Her name was Enheduannaーa princess, a high priestess, and the first author known to humankind. The d……続きを見る

In a world ruled by men, one woman dared to speak her mind. This is the story of Christine de Pizan, a widow and mother who, against all odds, forged a new path as Europe's first professional female……続きを見る

A man of staggering wit and perpetual contradictions, Sir John Harington (c. 1560-1612) was born with the world at his feet. A godson to Queen Elizabeth I and a member of her inner circle, he was an……続きを見る

Zwei Männer. Zwei Welten. Eine Freundschaft, die Geschichte schreibt. 1918: Der Krieg ist vorbei – doch für Ernest Feist und Philipp F. Reemtsma beginnt nun erst der wahre Kampf. Der eine, jüdischer……続きを見る

In this crackling memoir, the journalist and novelist Michael Idov recounts the tempestuous years he spent living alongsideーand closely observingーthe media and cultural elite of Putin's Russia. Af……続きを見る

The One Who Remembers is a deeply personal and spiritual memoir that follows Michael Phiri’s extraordinary journey from hidden valleys to divine awakening. Through dreams, inner callings, and moment……続きを見る

A leading scholar draws on fifty years of reading and studying J.R.R. Tolkien to explain how he created an entire world. No writer has surpassed the epic achievement of J.R.R. Tolkien, who spent dec……続きを見る

Lessons is a story of the author's journey to peace from chaos in his life and lessons learned along the way. 続きを見る

In this first full-length study of McPhee, Michael Pearson argues that the writer successfully employs the techniques of fiction writing in his journalistic art while honoring his obligation to fact……続きを見る

“There was a book. Oh man was there a book. It is still to this day a book I mention it to any book lover if asked for a recommendation. The best books stick with you, often reminding you of the pow……続きを見る

The biggest super team since the X-Men comes the white hot music sensation One Direction! For the 1st time, the two sold out issues of the Fame One Direction join forces in one giant-sized graphic n……続きを見る

A creative force whose pioneering efforts in the area of sound production and special affects forever changed the way we view movies, George Lucas found fame in 1977 with the release of Star Wars. R……続きを見る

From Disney darling to shock pop princess, Miley Cyrus has enjoyed a bombastic career that crosses genres. A musician, singer, writer, and actress, Miley Cyrus has become an icon to tweens searching……続きを見る

Uno de los autores más vendidos de todos los tiempos, sus libros han vendido más de 500 millones de ejemplares, traducidos a 33 idiomas. Las generaciones de lectores y espectadores aterrorizados han……続きを見る

From beloved writer Michael Morpurgo, comes a new collection of reflections, memoir, stories and wonder. 'A beautiful, thoughtful book that brims with joy' KATE MOSSE 'Suffused with gentle optimism ……続きを見る

“One of the Year’s Best,” Times Literary Supplement When a writer tracks down his literary hero, Graham Greene, who is living quietly on the shores of the Mediterranean, the author finds his new fri……続きを見る

Michael Maar verfolgt eine bis dahin unbeachtete Spur in Thomas Manns Leben und Werk ー und zeigt beides in völlig neuem Licht. In einem Zustand größter Verzweiflung notiert Thomas Mann im April 193……続きを見る

W.H. Auden (1907-1973) was an English poet, playwright, and essayist. His work, from his early strictly metered verse, plays, and libretti written in collaboration with Chester Kallman, to his later……続きを見る

A stunningly intimate exploration of the writer and gay cultural icon and of his lifelong search for authenticity. The story of Christopher Isherwood’s life is one of pilgrimage: away from the const……続きを見る

Ralph Ellison, Temporal Technologist examines Ralph Ellison's body of work as an extended and ever-evolving expression of the author's philosophy of temporality-a philosophy synthesized from the wri……続きを見る

English translation and appreciation by Peter Chen and Michael Tan Reviewed by Chan Chiu MingAn original English translation from the Chinese text:A companion edition of the book in Chinese is avail……続きを見る

From award-winning journalist and combat veteran Michael Hirsh comes the thrilling inside story of the Air Force’s pararescue operations in Afghanistan. The first journalist to be embedded with an A……続きを見る

Die Bibel is the lively, candid journey of a man who has lived a singular life in Aotearoa New Zealand and has made an indelible contribution to its literature. 続きを見る

In telling the story of his youth through seven computer games, critically acclaimed author Michael W. Clune ( White Out) captures the part of childhood we live alone. You have been awakened. Floppy……続きを見る

Back in print, "a wry and moving . . . rare and minute accounting of growing up." ( Time) Exiles is the story of two glamorous people **ー**one, a beautiful aristocrat; the other, a self-made man, o……続きを見る

**The ultimate insider’s account: living and working in China in a period of unprecedented economic and social upheaval It was just after midnight when China’s notorious secret police came knocking.……続きを見る

Ein Tagebuch aus der Zeit, als Franz Josef Strauß Bayern regierte und Helmut Kohl westdeutscher Bundeskanzler wurde. Und als Hans Magnus Enzensberger mit Gaston Salvatore ein berühmtes, flüchtiges Z……続きを見る

Dass die Auseinandersetzung mit dem eigenen Leben auch in der Rückschau eine immer noch jugendlich bewegte Tätigkeit sein kann, lässt sich hier nachlesen: in einem Gedicht, einem Gespräch und in zwe……続きを見る

An analytical and deeply rich historical biography of a great American author who is little known or remembered today. Lew Wallace, a fascinating and multitalented historical figure, has consistentl……続きを見る