Bøger om Amerika

Velkommen til Sandover Prep, kostskolen, hvor den eneste, du kan stole på, er dig selv …RJ har ét mål: at få sin hackerbusiness op at køre, så han kan få sig selv smidt ud af Sandover Prep. Det var i hvert fald planen, indtil han mødte Sloane, forstanderens sarkastiske og helt uimodståelige datter …SLOANE har lovet sig selv, at hun i år kun vil fokusere på skolen og passe på sin lillesøster, Casey, men den flabede RJ gør det svært for hende …CASEY er træt af, at alle behandler hende, som om hun er lavet af glas. Hun vil bare gerne lægge sidste semesters dystre afslutning bag sig og starte på en frisk …FENN ønsker mest af alt at komme på god fod med sin nye stedbror RJ, og måske også Sloanes søde lillesøster, Casey …LAWSON, skolens selverklærede destruktive hedonist, ved for én gangs skyld, hvad han vil: at forføre sin nye lærer – og hans kone …SILAS er den flinke fyr, der kæmper en brav kamp for at holde styr på tropperne … men hvem er han egentlig under den polerede og venlige facade?Outsider er første bind i en ny serie om eleverne på den elitære kostskole Sandover Prep, hvor lovløsheden hersker, hjerter knuses og ingen er til at stole på. Pressen skriver:"... sjov, sexet og fuld af drama." — Bare et kapitel mere

Florence Day er ghostwriter for en verdensberømt romance-forfatter, og hun har et problem: Efter et grimt breakup tror hun ikke længere på kærligheden. Så da hendes nye, distraherende smukke redaktør, Benji Andor, nægter at udskyde næste deadline, er hendes karriere så godt som død.Kort efter må Florence vende hjem for at begrave sin far. I ti år har hun undgået den hjemby, hvor hun aldrig passede ind, og selvom hun har savnet sin kærlige, excentriske familie og deres bedemandsforretning, nægter hun at blive hængende …Indtil et spøgelse dukker op på dørtrinnet. Benji levede i bedste velgående, da hun så ham sidst – han er lige så forvirret, som hun er: For hvad er der sket? Og hvad laver han overhovedet her?De døde romantikere er en sjov og rørende roman, der får dig til at genoverveje alt, du tror, du ved om kærlighed. Sagt om De døde romantikere:“Den funklende dialog vækker karaktererne til live – selv de døde.” Publishers Weekly“Bogen er en kur mod triste tanker, der samtidig er ærlig omkring livet og tiden, som ustoppeligt går … Den vil få dig til at grine under en begravelsesscene og græde, når festen begynder.” The New York Times“De døde romantikere tager fat i så mange ting, jeg elsker – en excentrisk heltinde, selvvalgte familier, hyggelige små byer, fanfiktion, SPØGELSER (!!!) – og giver dem et friskt, sjovt og helt igennem moderne twist.” Rachel Hawkins alias Erin Sterling“En forfriskende romantisk komedie om kærlighed, tab og håb … Læsere vil ikke kunne lægge bogen fra sig.” Publishers Weekly”Vi kunne alle sammen bruge en god sommer-spøgelseshistorie, og den får man ikke bedre end De døde romantikere.” Entertainment Weekly“Jeg ELSKER De døde romantikere. Historien er som et smukt udskåret puslespil: til sidst, når alle brikkerne er faldet perfekt på plads, dannes et rørende, sjovt, overraskende, håbefuldt og drømmende billede.” Ali Hazelwood“Så sjov … Alle, der som jeg læser Emily Henry eller Casey McQuiston, kommer til at fortære De døde romantikere.” Emily Straub"De døde romantikere var en ubetinget og uventet fornøjelse. Den har sin egen stemme, er excentrisk og skæg; siderne nærmest funkler (men med sort glitter).” Christina Lauren"Romantik, kaos og forviklinger er centrale elementer i Postons forfriskende sjove og sprudlende romantiske komedier, og De døde romantikere er ingen undtagelse. Skønheden og charmen i Postons storytelling fortsætter med at skabe mirakuløse lykkelige slutninger ud af det rod, som helt almindelige mennesker ofte befinder sig midt i.” Shelf Awareness

Sonia Pickens er altid gået helhjertet ind i sine forhold, men det er aldrig endt lykkeligt. Nu er hun ved at blive skilt, og hendes drøm om en stor familie virker mere håbløs end nogensinde.Hun kæmper på at holde sammen på sig selv, og det lykkes nogenlunde, indtil Foster Tomlin træder ind i hendes liv. Den sexede, tidligere soldat, vækker noget i hende, som hun troede var dødt.De har begge brændt sig og skyr nu kærligheden. Men kan den rette person hele fortidens sår? Eller er det for risikabelt at sætte sit hjerte på spil … igen?Strikkede hjerter er sjette, fritstående bog i Poplar Falls-serien af Amber Kelly, om den lille by, hvor hjerter tabes, og kærligheden blomstrer.Pressen skriver:”Hele serien føles som et friskt pust. Ægte venskab blandes med stærk og uoverskyggelig kærlighed. Amber Kelly har endnu engang formået at indfange sine læsere og få dem til at ønske, at de kunne besøge Poplar Falls.”– The Overflowing Bookcase"Poplar Falls har absolut været en af mine yndlingsserier. Spækket med elskelige karakterer – Jeg har ikke lyst til nogen sinde at forlade Poplar Falls!”– Adria D.

From Garrett M. Graff, the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Plane in the Sky and Raven Rock, a fascinating and eye-opening narrative history that uncovers the secrets of our government's decades-long quest to solve one of our most greatest mysteries: whether we are, in fact, alone in the universe.

The artist's most inspired works in one volume. Jean-Michel Basquiat-artist and art world provocateur-took New York City by storm with his powerful and complex works that relentlessly engaged with charged sociopolitical issues, including race, police brutality, and structural inequity. In this important volume, devoted to an exhibition at the Brant Foundation in their newly opened Manhattan outpost featuring the artist's key works, Basquiat's art returns to its East Village roots, contextualized for the first time in decades in the very neighborhood that served as one of his greatest inspirations. Dieter Buchhart, noted Basquiat scholar and curator, brings together one hundred of the artist's most important works, focusing on the best examples of the many subjects that informed Basquiat's work, from jazz, anatomy, sports figures, comics, classical literature, the African diaspora, and art history. The exhibition partially restages three of the artist's critical early shows, including an exhibition of the artist's paintings and drawings of heads at Robert Miller Gallery; his most important canvases from Gagosian Gallery's 1982 show in Los Angeles; and Basquiat's solo show at Fun Gallery in the East Village. Buchhart also considers in-depth the artist's so-called stretcher bar paintings, in which the normally hidden wooden supports for stretched canvases are exposed, works that have yet to be explored at length by scholars. In so doing, Buchhart offers a critical assessment of the enduring importance and legacy of the artist's work. (c) Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York.

From majestic forests and verdant farms to rushing rivers and tranquil lakes, experience the Badger State's classic Midwestern charm with Moon Wisconsin. Inside you'll find:Strategic itineraries, from a weekend in Milwaukee or Madison to a week-long getaway to Door County, with advice for architecture buffs, foodies, families, outdoor adventurers, and more The top activities and unique experiences: Museum-hop in trendy Milwaukee, discover the joys of the open road at the Harley-Davidson museum, and savor the laidback college town vibe in Madison. Check out a typical Wisconsin dairy farm and sample fresh bites of cheese or learn how to churn butter with the whole family. Dig in at a Friday night fish fry and unwind with a locally-brewed craft beer in a historic taproom. Kayak to sea caves, cycle through rolling hills of apple orchards, or hike the rugged cliffs of Devil's Lake The best road trips in Wisconsin, including the state's designated Rustic Roads Honest advice from native cheesehead Thomas Huhti on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay, from luxe hotels to historic lodges and lakeside cabins Full-color photos and detailed maps throughoutRecommendations for getting to Wisconsin and getting around, by plane, train, bus, or car (or even boat!) Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, outdoor recreation safety, and history With Moon's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of Wisconsin. For more Midwestern adventures, try Moon Ohio or Moon Michigan.   About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.  For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

NFL Scrapbook is packed with rare photographs, images and on-the-page facsimile memorabilia and provides an incredible insight into the history of the NFL and its legendary players and coaches. Spanning the decades and covering all the NFL's most iconic eras, we uncover the fascinating stories and incredible accomplishments of the greatest football players of all time, from the game's first superstars like Don Hutson and Jim Brown, to modern giants such as Tom Brady, there's something for every NFL fan here. Over almost a century, the NFL has provided fans with hundreds of unique personalities, countless unforgettable moments and some of the greatest feats of sporting brilliance ever seen. From its humble beginnings in the midwest to the global phenomenon it has become today, the league has evolved and changed almost beyond recognition. But the exploits of the football heroes of years past continue to stand the test of time.

"Nestled behind a leafy courtyard in San Francisco's Mission District, with the warm glow of lanterns illuminating well-worn wood counters, Rintaro is a beautiful escape; familiar and unexpected, bold and restrained. And its food is straightforwardly delicious: dashimaki tamago, juicy and piping hot, pork gyoza, each dumpling held together by a web of crispy batter, udon with hand-rolled noodles and a hot-spring egg, and a towering melon parfait with bright melon jellies that all but burst in your mouth. This is food that tastes both like Japan and California -- not fusion food -- but the food that you'd expect if the Bay Area were a region of Japan. Rintaro, the debut cookbook from this groundbreaking restaurant, translates the experience of a Tokyo izakaya to the home kitchen. Beautiful and idiosyncratic, Rintaro is both a master class in making homemade udon noodles, and plumbs the depths of true comfort in food, with recipes like its curry rice. With over 70 recipes showcasing inspiration and detailed instruction in equal measure, Rintaro is a book for anyone who loves Japanese food, from the curious novice to expats craving the tastes of home. It is a book that blends careful mastery with the pure delight of making the tastiest food, it encourages you to find the beauty in your own terroir and the heart in your own cooking." --

This sumptuous book tells the legendary story of the Copacabana Palace Hotel, from its extraordinary beginnings to the contemporary and stylish destination that it is today. Themed chapters and exquisite photography explore how the hotel has been a part of Rio de Janeiro life for 100 years?from its opening in 1923, when there were few other buildings in the area, to the golden age of Hollywood glamour, the extraordinary free concert on Copacabana Beach given by the Rolling Stones in 2006

Detransition, Baby er Torrey Peters’ prisbelønnede og anmelderroste debutroman. Det er en roman fra og om transmiljøet i New York og en universel fortælling om kærlighed, køn, sex og moderskab. Bogen vandt PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel.Reese har skabt sig et liv, som tidligere generationer af transkvinder kun kunne drømme om: Hun er kæreste med Amy, bor i en lejlighed i New York City og har et job, hun faktisk ikke hader. Det eneste, der mangler, er et barn. Men Reeses drøm om moderskab og familieliv går itu, da Amy en dag annoncerer sin beslutning om igen at ville leve som mand og bliver til Ames.Ames troede, at detransitionen ville gøre alting nemmere, men beslutningen koster ham forholdet til Reese og dermed hans eneste familie. Da Ames’ chef og elsker, Katrina, uventet afslører, at hun er gravid med hans barn, overvejer Ames, om det ikke er den mulighed, han har ventet på for at få Reese tilbage i sit liv. Kunne de tre ikke skabe en ukonventionel familie og opfostre barnet sammen?”En rasende klog og uimodståelig roman.” - Chris Kraus, forfatter til I Love Dick”En af årets mest hyldede romaner.” - Time”Hvis jeg kortvarigt kunne slette min hukommelse, ville jeg læse Detransition, Baby igen for første gang.” - Vogue”Skarp, sårbar og øjenåbnende.” - People”Måske er Detransition, Baby den første store, realistiske transroman? Vittig, elegant og velplottet … Bogen omhandler det velkendte tema om længslen efter et barn, og skønt romanen skildrer et specifikt transmiljø og en transvinkel i levende, elektrisk prosa, er dens egentlige appel langt bredere.” - The Guardian”En kærlighedshistorie og en klassisk fortælling om at skabe en familie. Et kæmpe, underholdende brag af en bog.” - The Observer”Intelligent, sjov og fortalt med et stort hjerte … En vidunderlig og original udforskning af begær og af, hvordan en familie kan tage form.” - Kirkus“Empatisk og overbevisende … karaktererne er så levende skildret, at læseren oplever at lære dem personligt at kende.” - The New York Times Book Review”Du vil ikke kunne lægge den fra dig.” - Marie-ClaireTorrey Peters (f. 1981) er en amerikansk forfatter. Detransition, Baby er hendes debutroman. Hun har en Master of Fine Arts fra University of Iowa og en kandidatgrad i litteraturvidenskab fra Dartmouth College. InStyle Magazine udnævnte Peters til at være en af 2021’s mest badass kvinder. Hun bor i Brooklyn med sin kone.

TO KVINDERS LIV FORENES PÅ TVÆRS AF GENERATIONERHistoriker Megan Buchanan er gravid og alene efter sin forlovedes død. Midt i sin sorg står hun over for sit drømmeprojekt – at restaurere en gammel jagthytte på sin tipoldefars grund.Det er dog Spring House, opsynsmandens hytte, der fanger Megans interesse. Her opdager hun en stak gamle breve, som trækker hende ind i fortællingen om en ung kvindes liv. En kvinde, som hundrede år forinden jagtede sine egne drømme. Brevene afslører flere hemmeligheder, og Megan drømmer sig væk i den ukendte kvindes fortid. Her kan hun for en stund glemme den fortid, hun selv skjuler …Arvingernes drømme er en gribende roman om to kvinders drømme, familiehemmeligheder og kærlighedens helende kræfter.

Join YouTube s Claudia Regalado as she presents 100 Mexican recipes she and her family have enjoyed for years. Family favorites, new classics, delectable desserts, and so much more from Claudia s kitchen are present in the pages of this book.

"Former CNN/HLN anchor and veteran broadcast journalist Susan Hendricks takes an investigative deep-dive into the still-unsolved double homicide of two teens in Delphi, Indiana--and its lasting impact on the community"--Provided by publisher.

The long-awaited first work of non-fiction from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: a deliriously entertaining, wickedly intelligent cinema book as unique and creative as anything by Quentin Tarantino.

"In 1579, a Portuguese trade ship sails into port at Kuchinotsu, Japan, loaded with European wares and weapons. On board is Father Alessandro Valignano, an Italian priest and Jesuit missionary whose authority in central and east Asia is second only to the pope's. Beside him is his protector, a large and imposing East African man. Taken from his village as a boy, sold as a slave to Portuguese mercenaries, and forced to fight in wars in India, the young but experienced soldier is haunted by memories of his past. From Kuchinotsu, Father Valignano leads an expedition pushing inland toward the capital city of Kyoto. A riot brings his protector in front of the land's most powerful warlord, Oda Nobunaga. Nobunaga is preparing a campaign to complete the unification of a nation that's been torn apart by over one hundred years of civil war. In exchange for permission to build a church, Valignano "gifts" his protector to Nobunaga, and the young East African man is reminded once again that he is less of a human and more of a thing to be traded and sold. After pledging his allegiance to the Japanese warlord, the two men from vastly different worlds develop a trust and respect for one another. The young soldier is granted the role of samurai, a title that has never been given to a foreigner; he is also given a new name: Yasuke. Not all are happy with Yasuke's ascension. There are whispers that he may soon be given his own fief, his own servants, his own samurai to command. But all of his dreams hinge on his ability to protect his new lord from threats both military and political, and from enemies both without and within. A magnificent reconstruction and moving study of a lost historical figure, The African Samurai is an enthralling narrative about the tensions between the East and the West and the making of modern Japan, from which rises the most unlikely hero"--

If the law cannot protect a person from a lynching, then isn't lynching the law?In By Hands Now Known, Margaret A. Burnham, director of Northeastern University's Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project, challenges our understanding of the Jim Crow era by exploring the relationship between formal law and background legal norms in a series of harrowing cases from 1920 to 1960. From rendition, the legal process by which states make claims to other states for the return of their citizens, to battles over state and federal jurisdiction and the outsize role of local sheriffs in enforcing racial hierarchy, Burnham maps the criminal legal system in the mid-twentieth-century South, and traces the unremitting line from slavery to the legal structures of this period and through to today.Drawing on an extensive database, collected over more than a decade and exceeding 1,000 cases of racial violence, she reveals the true legal system of Jim Crow, and captures the memories of those whose stories have not yet been heard.

Presents a collection of the year's best essays as selected by author and critic Vivian Gornick.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author of Harlem Shuffle continues his Harlem saga in a powerful and hugely-entertaining novel that summons 1970s New York in all its seedy glory.A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, NPR, BookPage“Dazzling” –Walter Mosley, The New York Times Book Review. It’s 1971. Trash piles up on the streets, crime is at an all-time high, the city is careening towards bankruptcy, and a shooting war has broken out between the NYPD and the Black Liberation Army. Amidst this collective nervous breakdown furniture store owner and ex-fence Ray Carney tries to keep his head down and his business thriving. His days moving stolen goods around the city are over. It’s strictly the straight-and-narrow for him — until he needs Jackson 5 tickets for his daughter May and he decides to hit up his old police contact Munson, fixer extraordinaire.  But Munson has his own favors to ask of Carney and staying out of the game gets a lot more complicated – and deadly.1973. The counter-culture has created a new generation, the old ways are being overthrown, but there is one constant, Pepper, Carney’s endearingly violent partner in crime.  It’s getting harder to put together a reliable crew for hijackings, heists, and assorted felonies, so Pepper takes on a side gig doing security on a Blaxploitation shoot in Harlem.  He finds himself in a freaky world of Hollywood stars, up-and-coming comedians, and celebrity drug dealers, in addition to the usual cast of hustlers, mobsters, and hit men. These adversaries underestimate the seasoned crook – to their regret.1976.  Harlem is burning, block by block, while the whole country is gearing up for Bicentennial celebrations.  Carney is trying to come up with a July 4th ad he can live with. ("Two Hundred Years of Getting Away with It!"), while his wife Elizabeth is campaigning for her childhood friend, the former assistant D.A and rising politician Alexander Oakes.  When a fire severely injures one of Carney’s tenants, he enlists Pepper to look into who may be behind it. Our crooked duo have to battle their way through a crumbling metropolis run by the shady, the violent, and the utterly corrupted.CROOK MANIFESTO is a darkly funny tale of a city under siege, but also a sneakily searching portrait of the meaning of family.  Colson Whitehead’s kaleidoscopic portrait of Harlem is sure to stand as one of the all-time great evocations of a place and a time.

"Featuring 8 newly commissioned pieces alongside more than 20 classic essays from the likes of Fraçnois Truffaut and Jonas Mekas, DO NOT DETONATE explores key influences on celebrated director Wes Anderson's new film Asteroid City. Together they form a detailed, captivating portrait of the mid-century film world and the enduring myths of the American West." --

"A cookbook celebrating the cuisines and cultures of all twenty-one Latin American countries"--

"In Multicooker Everything, Ricardo and his team provide another collection of must-have recipes that you will return to again and again. This time with the help of your multicooker, pressure cooker, or Instant Pot! Cooking faster, enhancing flavor and even saving energy--there's almost nothing the multicooker can't do.... From brunch and dinner, to snacks, and even dessert, these fuss-free time-saving multicooker recipes are as perfect for busy weeknights as they are for your guest-worthy feasts. Multicooker Everything is the key to a world of simple, delicious cooking--and getting super-fast meals on the table, with much less mess and stress."--Publisher.

Alliancer, intriger og mord i den italienske Villa Aestas. Som børn var Emily og Chess uadskillelige, men deres forhold er blevet belastetaf de krav, som stilles af voksenlivet. Da Chess foreslår en tur til Italien, takkerEmily ja for at genoprette forbindelsen til sin bedste veninde. De skal bo iVilla Aestas i Orvieto, som i 1974 blev lejet af den berygtede rockstjerne NoelGordon. Han havde inviteret den kommende musiker Pierce Sheldon, Pierceskæreste Mari og hendes stedsøster Lara med og under deres besøg blev dersat gang i en kæde af begivenheder, som fører til et brutalt mord på Pierce.Emily graver i villaens komplicerede historie, og hun begynder at tro, at mordetpå Pierce er mere end en fortælling om sex, stoffer og rock’n’roll, som endtegalt. Jo tættere Emily kommer på sandheden, jo større spænding udvikler dersig mellem hende og Chess. Efterhånden som hemmelighederne fra fortidendukker op kommer flere af nutidens hemmeligheder op til overfladen. Alt tyderpå, at villaen kræver endnu et offer, inden sommeren er ovre...

Bella og Edwards legendariske kærlighedshistorie – fortalt fra vampyrens synsvinkel. Da Bella Swan mødte Edward Cullen i Twilight – Daggry blev en udødelig kærlighedshistorie født, men det er først i denne bog, vi endelig får Edwards version, som tilfører historien en ny og absolut mørkere drejning　 Mødet med Bella er både det mest skræmmende og det mest fascinerede, Edward har oplevet i sine år som vampyr, og efterhånden som vi får flere fængslende detaljer om hans fortid og om hans allerinderste tanker, forstår vi endnu bedre, hvorfor dette er hans livs største kamp. Hvordan kan han retfærdiggøre at følge sit hjerte, når det betyder, at han udsætter Bella for fare?I Midnatssol tager Stephenie Meyer os tilbage til den verden, der har betaget millioner af læsere verden over og giver os en episk roman om den store nydelse og de altødelæggende konsekvenser ved udødelig kærlighed.

Packed with mouthwatering recipes and extraordinary photography, The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook is a one-of-a-kind celebration of America's favorite TV show!Now an AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY 39 AWARD WINNER and a 2023 LONDON PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD WINNERSince it premiered in June 2018, Yellowstone has grown to become one of the most popular series on TV, with more than 7.5M viewers per episode. In The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook all of the fire, flavor and spirit of the series are captured in more than 85 mouthwatering recipes inspired by the people and places in the show; from the Dutton family home and the bunkhouse, to the rivers and great open range of Montana, to the Texas ranch lands. Recreate recipes for favorite dishes from the hit series and both prequels; 1883 and 1923 (the latter premiering in December 2022 and starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren).Covering a range of meals, from hearty breakfasts to fire-grilled dinners and everything in between, this book is sure to be a fan of every red-blooded aspiring cowboy and cowgirl. Inside readers will find Rip's Barbecue Short Ribs, Beth's Breakfast Smoothie, John's Favorite Mac 'N Cheese, Meaner Than Evil Hot Wings, Cake with Steak, and much, much more.Each recipe is accompanied by award winning, full-color photography from Jackie Alpers's western ranch kitchen, with fun, fan-tastic trivia notes laden throughout.

A comprehensive, illustrated account of the new generation of advanced tanks to emerge during the last 15 years of the Cold War, showcasing major improvements in armor protection, gunsights, and fire-control systems.Focusing on the technology of the period, author Steven J. Zaloga explains how the demands of a potential Cold War battlefield spurred the development of the 20th century's most advanced tanks. He considers the final versions of the Soviet T-72, T-64, and T-80 and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. He also explores how the failure of the US-German MBT-70 project led to America's development of the M1 Abrams tank, and to Germany's all-new Leopard II. The British development of the Challenger tank is also considered, as is the lesser-known Leclerc tank developed by France, the smallest and lightest of any of the western designs. Featuring superbly detailed new illustrations and many photos, this volume pinpoints the key technology of the era, including turbine engines, APFSDS ammunition, advanced armor and high-tech fire-control systems, and describes how the rival tanks compared in the final stretch of the Cold War arms race.