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The Dynamics of Military Revolution aims to bridge a major gap in the emerging literature on revolutions in military affairs, suggesting that there have been two very different phenomena at work over the past centuries: "military revolutions", which are driven by vast social and political changes; and "revolutions in military affairs", which military institutions have directed, although usually with great difficulty and ambiguous results.

Harold, Chester, and Howie return to Chateau Bow-Wow, and it's as creepy as ever. The Monroe pets, alongside cat burglars, Felony and Miss Demeanor, with Hamlet, a Great Dane, and Weasel (a weasel, of course) , work together to solve the mysterious disappearance of fellow boarder named Rosebud.

From the acclaimed author of The Nobel Prize comes this fascinating portrait of four of the greatest minds in the history of science and the impossible turning point they faced. As World War II wound down, and it became increasingly clear that the Allies would emerge victorious, Albert Einstein invited three close friends - all titans of contemporary science and philosophy - to his home at 112 Mercer Street in Princeton, New Jersey, to discuss what they loved best: science and philosophy.

It seems that Bunnicula, the vampire rabbit, is back to his old ways - or so Chester thinks, having found pale vegetables drained of their juices and scattered about the Monroe family kitchen. This time Chester decides to take matters into his own hands (or rather paws).

An impulsive action, on his part? Hardly. Bron Hoddan went to the ship that landed on his native planet of Zan, the ship whose heartless crew was intent on lining up all his relatives for execution... and he stowed away.Bron had planned it all long before, hoping to escape to the planet Walden, a place of wealth and peace where he might have a chance to prove himself as an electrical engineer, then find the beautiful wife of his dreams.

When you think of St. Petersburg noir, some of the greatest literary names immediately spring to mind - Alexander Pushkin, Nikolay Gogol, and Fyodor Dostoevsky. Modern day St. Petersburg lavishly offers the scenery and conditions for true noir stories, and the writers in St. Petersburg Noir succeed in concocting their own worlds within this city with stories ranging from mystical to outwardly grotesque.

Jack and Mark's latest batch of wisdom, love, and inspiration will warm your hearts and nourish your souls, whether you're "tasting" Chicken Soup for the first time, or have dipped your "spoon" many times before.

Injustamente ignorado en vida, fue después de su muerte cuando el empuje de algunos amigos y colegas, empeñados en difundir su obra a cualquier precio, consiguió que se le prestara a su narrativa la atención que merecía. Hoy en día, Lovecraft ocupa un lugar preeminente en la literatura norteamericana, siendo uno de los escritores de horror y ciencia ficción más influyentes del siglo XX.

Hoy en día, Lovecraft ocupa un lugar preeminente en la literatura norteamericana, siendo uno de los escritores de horror y ciencia ficción más influyentes del siglo XX. Sus escritos, particularmente los Mitos de Cthulhu, han influido en los autores de ficción a lo largo y ancho del mundo, y podemos encontrar elementos lovecraftianos en novelas, películas, música, cómics y dibujos animados.

Escrito en 1927, es considerado uno de los mejores cuentos de horror de todos los tiempos. La historia es contada en primera persona por un ingeniero encargado de hacer un estudio para edificar un embalse en un remoto paraje llamado Arkham. Allí encuentra un área de terreno denominada "landa maldita" que es distinta a todas y que le causa extrañas y poco agradables sensaciones. Un anciano vecino del lugar le explica que el motivo del estado de esa parcela es que un meteorito se estrelló cerca de una granja liberando un ser extraño que se escondió en el fondo del pozo.

Comienza con la explicación de la muerte de un prominente profesor de la Universidad de Miskatonic y un estudio de sus documentos. Estos incluyen un informe sobre un ataque en un culto satánico. Una investigación sobre los cultistas saca a la luz pistas sobre la horrorosa criatura que veneran, Cthulhu. El relato propició el nacimiento de los llamados “mitos de Cthulhu”, relatos y novelas basados en la idea de las criaturas de otros mundos que desean rehabitar la Tierra.

Yukio Mishima es una de las figuras intelectuales y artísticas más impactantes y versátiles del Japón moderno. Devoto seguidor de la ética samurái y crítico acerbo de la acelerada modernización de su país, su solemne suicidio en noviembre de 1970, cuando apenas tenía 45 años, fue la más sincera y radical de todas sus obras.

En Sostener el cielo, Cixin Liu nos lleva a través del tiempo y del espacio. De una comunidad rural en las montañas, donde unos estudiantes tienen que recurrir a la física para prevenir una invasión alienígena, a las minas de carbón de la región septentrional de China, en las que una nueva tecnología podría llegar a salvar vidas o a desatar un incendio que arderá durante siglos. De una época muy parecida a la nuestra, en la que ordenadores de supercuerdas predicen todos nuestros movimientos, a dentro de diez mil años....

Princess Addilyn Elspeth travels from Eldwal, the magically hidden home of the Vermilion elves, to begin her life as a diplomat to the human capital of Castleshire. During her journey, she stumbles upon a mystical creature foretelling ill tidings. A terrifying force of evil. Daemus’ recurring nightmare vision threatens to catapult him into a terrifying struggle that will leave the fate of the Keepers - and the realm - hanging in the balance. Daemus and Princess Addilyn must set out to face the menace that threatens their very existence.

Simon Kovalic, top intelligence operative for the Commonwealth of Independent Systems, is on the front line of the burgeoning Cold War with the aggressive Illyrican Empire. He barely escapes his latest mission with a broken arm and vital intel that points to the empire cozying up to the Bayern Corporation: a planet-sized bank. There’s no time to waste, but with Kovalic out of action, his undercover team is handed over to his ex-wife, Lt. Commander Natalie Taylor.

Still reeling from a former teammate's betrayal, Commonwealth operative Simon Kovalic and his band of misfit spies have no time to catch their breath before being sent on another impossible mission: to pull off the daring heist of a quasi-mythical alien artifact, right out from under the nose of the galaxy's most ruthless crime lord. But their cold war rivals, the Illyrican Empire, want the artifact for themselves. And Kovalic's newest recruit, Specialist Addy Sayers, is a volatile ex-con with a mean hair-trigger who might put the whole mission at risk.

Revised and updated with new information, this Jane Addams Award-winner is an in-depth examination of the Emmett Till murder case, a catalyst of the civil rights movement.

When sailors accuse a beloved local clergyman of sexual impropriety, William feels compelled to fight back. He agrees to defend the minister against the shocking allegations, in the face of dire personal and professional consequences. But when the trial grows increasingly sensational, and when outrageous revelations echo all the way from Newport to the federal government, William must confront more than just the truth - he must confront the very nature of good and evil.

"You must paint her just like that... as the Tragic Muse," suggests one of James' characters to Nick Dormer, the young Englishman who, during the course of the novel, will courageously resist the glittering Parliamentary career desired for him by his family, in order to paint. His progress is counterpointed by the "Tragic Muse" of the title, Miriam Rooth, one of James' most fierily beautiful creations, a great actress indifferent to social reputation and triumphantly dedicated to her art.

Écrite en 1940, cette nouvelle érotique, inventive, exotique, raconte les émois d'une sensualité sans tabou, dans ses félicités, ses troubles, ses ambiguïtés, ses extases où le cœur bat à l'unisson du sexe. Une écoute fascinante.