Best Selling Books by David Mitchell

Neste vibrante romance histórico situado no Japão do século XVIII, um jovem escriturário holandês se envolve com o líder de uma sinistra ordem espiritual e enfrenta a corrupção de seus compatriotas e os canhões dos invasores ingleses. O pano de fundo exótico para esta trama é o Japão da virada do século XIX. No ano de 1799, o império japonês está totalmente fechado aos estrangeiros, com uma única exceção: na ilha artificial de Dejima, na costa de Nagasaki, seus últimos parceiros comerciais europeus, os holandeses, mantêm uma feitoria. Em busca da fortuna que lhe permitirá casar-se com sua amada Anna, o jovem escriturário Jacob de Zoet parte de navio para o Oriente e acaba sendo incumbido por seu tutor da missão de investigar os registros de Dejima em busca de evidências de corrupção. Impedido de praticar a fé cristã, ridicularizado pelos japoneses e hostilizado pelos colegas europeus que tem o dever de investigar, Jacob se sente mais isolado que nunca. Ao mesmo tempo, conhece aos poucos uma galeria de personagens marcantes que inclui o trambiqueiro Arie Grote, o samurai e intérprete Ogawa Uzaemon e o erudito botanista dr. Marinus. Sua situação se complica definitivamente quando ele se apaixona por uma jovem parteira e estudante de medicina, Aibagawa Orito, uma moça intrigante que tem o rosto parcialmente queimado. Quando Orito é raptada pelo sinistro abade Enomoto e Jacob se descobre vítima de sua própria ingenuidade e retidão moral, desvela-se uma trama repleta de paixões proibidas, traições, culpa, assassinatos, intrigas políticas e segredos de uma ordem espiritual que pratica horrores indizíveis. Escrito com grande atenção aos detalhes, numa prosa repleta de episódios cômicos e reflexões filosóficas e históricas, Os mil outonos de Jacob de Zoet mostra por que David Mitchell é considerado um dos grandes autores contemporâneos de língua inglesa.

«Ein Schmöker für das 21. Jahrhundert» (DIE WELT) – vom Autor des Weltbestsellers Der Wolkenatlas Ein junger holländischer Kaufmann kommt 1799 nach Dejima, dem einzigen europäischen Handelsposten im hermetisch abgeriegelten Japan. Auf der von Geschäftemachern und zwielichtigen Gestalten bevölkerten künstlichen Insel hofft er, sein Glück zu machen. Durch die Liebe zu einer Japanerin eröffnet sich Jacob de Zoet unversehens eine geheimnisvolle Welt und zeigt ihre Schönheiten. Doch das fremde Land hält auch Schrecken bereit, Verrat, Intrige und Mord ... «David Mitchell gehört zu den besten englischen Romanautoren der Gegenwart.» (Die Zeit) «David Mitchell legt hier seinen bislang mitreißendsten Roman vor ... Ein berührender Schluss unterstreicht seine Meisterschaft nicht nur in Sachen literarisches Feuerwerk, sondern auch in den leiseren Künsten der Einfühlung und des traditionellen Erzählens.» (The New York Times) «Ein literarischer Reisetraum und eine sprachliche Orgie.» (Der Spiegel) «Eine prächtige historische Wunderkammer.» (die tageszeitung)

Genomineerd voor de Man Booker Prize Aan de vooravond van zijn twintigste verjaardag arriveert Eiji Miyake in Tokio met slechts één doel: hij moet en zal zijn vader vinden, die hij nog nooit heeft ontmoet. Zijn moeder verliet hem als peuter, zijn tweelingzusje verdronk. Zijn vader is nog de enige familie. In de hectische hoofdstad begint hij aan zijn tot mislukken gedoemde zoektocht. Op weergaloze wijze beschrijft Mitchell hoe Eiji zich een weg moet banen door een grenzeloos niemandsland vol geisha’s, gangsters, hackers, detectives en goochelende pizzakoeriers. De pers over Droom Nummer Negen: ‘Verbluffende roman.’ De Morgen ‘Bijzondere, rijke roman.’ Trouw ‘Na het succes van zijn debuut De geestverwantschap [...] komt Mitchell met zijn tweede boek, dat nog begoochelender is.’ The Independent

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A practical step-by-step guide to creating and flying 25 amazing paper planes. Whether you fly them indoors or outdoors, the pleasure of building and flying a paper plane appeals to all ages. Paper Planes contains everything you need to know about how to fold and fly a squadron of custom-designed paper aircraft. Learn how to perform loops, dives and other stunts and get to know your drag from your lift with this fantastic guide. Featuring 25 designs, each project is laid out with clear step-by-step diagrams. Learn how to make a variety of aircraft including stunt planes, jet fighters, basic gliders and even a helicopter with this easy-to-use book. Suitable for everyone including children, it also makes a perfect Father’s Day present. Word count: 14,000

Preface In recent years the modern media has been shining a light on our public courtrooms. Sensational stories of greed and betrayal, murder and mystery captivate us as we are taken on inquisitive voyages through the legal process. We have seen how individual wealth can be a great equalizer against any publicly-funded judicial system. We have watched defense attorneys and prosecutors clamor for attention and notoriety on a number of cases. And while some may disagree with the public display our legal system is subject to, the unbridled scrutiny of the process has enhanced the level of fairness brought to these particular cases. To that extent, we should applaud the television pundits who regularly keep us abreast with checks and balances. The fact is, what society is watching, and sometimes engaging in during these debates, is justice, just as it is administered in our criminal and civil courtrooms every day. Desensitization of the public, achieved through dehumanization and degradation of an accused or accuser, is a common strategy that is routinely practiced throughout our judicial process. Whenever I find myself watching these intriguing debates, I always hear someone talk about due process. But when I found myself entangled in the justice system, absent any public scrutiny and without any means to pay for a defense, I discovered due process was not always present. And when it was not present, it was only replaced with one thing, undue process, or what I call poor man''s justice. Poor Man''s Justice is a true story that takes the reader behind the closed doors of Canada''s justice system. Unlike most true crime stories, this story is not about guilt or innocence. Instead, it shows the aftermath of sentencing, when a man who admitted guilt to the crime for which he is in jail, must struggle with a court, correctional, and parole process that punishes him for crimes he never committed, manipulating him emotionally and giving him no opportunity to confront his accusers and clear his name. Poor Man''s Justice raises a multitude of questions: What should happen when the justice system crosses the line into abusive behavior? Where does the responsibility for this abuse rest? Why is there a lack of accountability in our courts, the Correctional Service of Canada and the parole process? The strength and stature of a society are heightened when that society demonstrates a willingness to protect all of its citizens. To achieve this, it needs a judicial process that will look after victims'' rights, while ensuring that the legal and civil rights of accused and incarcerated citizens are maintained. So when a justice system abandons the fairness that should accompany due process, and instead tilts towards a better-safe-than-sorry philosophy, society quickly finds itself debating the meaning of the word "justice," which spawns a multitude of questions. What''s right? What''s wrong? What''s fair? What''s just? Who wins and who loses? Poor Man''s Justice illustrates the unfairness that has accompanied a slow and deliberate dismantling of due process in Canada''s legal system. It is my hope that this book will help turn that tide and aid society as it searches for answers and directions that will protect the legal, civil, and human rights of all its citizens.

Ten great short stories, all with the common theme of modern tabletop gaming. If you are a fan of board games and card games, then this is the book you have been waiting for. The ten stories are all very different - there are comedies, thrillers, romances, and horror - all written by talented writers who also happen to be gamers. WARNING - This book contains some adult humour and adult themes, and is not suitable for children.

Following the routes of two main lines that enter Devon from the east, as well as exploring the branch lines that are still open in this part of the county, this book records the changes that have taken place over the last 35 years to both infrastructure and trains. With over 180 color photos, this book covers service trains and special workings.

Holly Sikes, une adolescente de 15 ans, décide de fuguer à la suite d''une dispute avec sa mère. Mais Holly n''est pas une fugueuse comme les autres : hypersensible, elle entend des voix depuis son enfance, provenant de personnages mystérieux qu''elle appelle " les gens de la radio ". Sa fugue prend soudainement un tour paranormal quand des visions cauchemardesques viennent remplacer la réalité : Holly se retrouve au milieu du conflit qui oppose deux factions d''immortels, les Anachorètes et les Horlogers... Disparitions et mystères se multiplient autour d''elle. Comme Cloud Atlas, L''Ame des horloges met la curiosité du lecteur à rude épreuve. C''est qu''entre 1984 et 2043, où les désastres écologiques font rage, il aura retracé la vie d''Holly Sikes, et dissipé le mystère : Holly appartient-elle à une de ces familles d''immortels ? Et quel sens donner aux motifs de labyrinthe qui parsèment le récit ? Deux questions que pose ce roman addictif – parmi tant d''autres. Traduit de l''anglais par Manuel Berri

Adam Ewing est un homme de loi américain, embarqué à bord d''une goélette partie de Nouvelle-Zélande et faisant route vers San Francisco, sa ville natale. Il n''a rien à voir avec Robert Frobisher, lequel, un siècle plus tard, se met au service d''un compositeur génial pour échapper à ses créanciers. Ni l''un ni l''autre ne peuvent connaître Luisa Rey, une journaliste d''investigation sur la piste d''un complot nucléaire, dans la Californie des années 70. Ou Sonmi~451, un clone condamné à mort par un État situé dans le futur. Pourtant, si l''espace et le temps les séparent, tous ces êtres participent d''un destin commun, dont la signification se révèle peu à peu. Chaque vie est l''écho d''une autre et revient sans cesse, telle une phrase musicale qui se répéterait au fil d''innombrables variations. Comme Écrits fantômes (2004), Cartographie des nuages invite le lecteur à plonger dans un des univers romanesques les plus singuliers du XXIe siècle.