Bøger om Centraleuropa

Ny udgave med nyoversættelse af "Faust - anden del" og med nyt forord af Kristian Ditlev Jensen.Goethes "Faust" er et af den europæiske litteraturs absolutte hovedværker. Det er fortællingen om den unge videnskabsmand Faust, som i sin utæmmelige søgen efter erkendelse indgår en pagt med djævelen, Mefisto: Alverdens sandheder og herligheder skal åbenbare sig for Faust - på én betingelse: Hans sjæl skal tilhøre Mefisto.Tragediens første del udkom i 1808, mens den anden del først udkom i 1832 efter Goethes død. For første gang siden 1990 oversættes tragediens anden del til dansk og udgives her sammen med tragediens første del - begge i Jon Høyers oversættelse.

Wien er hovedpersonen i Heimito von Doderers I TIDERNES DYB, en roman, der tegner et lige dele muntert og melankolsk portræt af en kejserlig hovedstads vals mod undergangen. Fra tiden omkring Første Verdenskrig og det østrig-ungarske kejserdømmes fald til de brølende 20’ere møder vi alt fra alkoholiserede aristokrater og ærlige småhandlende til rastløse eventyrere, arbejdere, officerer og svindlere. Et panoramisk karaktergalleri, der ikke mindst ses igennem romanens “helt”, major Melzers, øjne. Bogen er skrevet i skyggen af to verdenskrige og udkom i et sønderbombet Wien i 1951. Det, der var tilbage af byen, hørte erindringen til. I Doderers store efterkrigsroman, en klassiker i østrigsk litteratur, rejser det habsburgske Wien sig fra ruinhoben som et spøgelsesagtigt flimrende og labyrintisk fletværk af fortælletråde, der forgrener sig i alle retninger. Som læser er man nødsaget til at sagtne farten for ikke at fare vild."Doderer er lige så legesyg som Pynchon, han er en tysk sprogkunstner af samme rang som Mann, han skriver med en psykologisk indsigt som Schnitzler, han mestrer metaforen som Nabokov, og han er, på sin helt egen måde, en galning."– Daniel Kehlmann

Hvilke af de små franske landsbyer er så hyggelige, at de er værd at sejle en omvej for at overnatte på? Hvilke havne skal du helst undgå, fordi en larmende motorvej ødelægger stemningen? Hvor kan du tanke?I “La Moselle og Canal des Vosges – guide til Europas kanaler” ledsager Thomas Veber dig på to af de franske vandveje. Du vil få tips til gode havne og hyggelige kajer, men også hvis der er steder, hvor du skal være ekstra opmærksom, når du sejler. Alt sammen så du vil få en fantastisk oplevelse, når du sejler på de franske kanaler.Med denne bog som rejsekammerat vil du blandt andet få:Oversigts- og detaljekort over havne, floder og kanalerBeskrivelse af havne, fortøjningsmuligheder og sluserVanddybder, tankstationer, priser og kontakter.“La Moselle og Canal des Vosges – guide til Europas kanaler” er den perfekte rejsekammerat, og sammen med guidebøgerne “Tyskland og Luxembourg” og “Saône og Rhône” får du hjælp til at sejle hele vejen fra Østersøen til Middelhavet på floder og kanaler.

Tre kvinder – alle unge, smukke og livsglade – forsvinder sporløst. Pludselig dukker de op igen, fuldstændig forandrede. En uge i hænderne på en gerningsmand, der af pressen kaldes for ”sjæleknuseren”, har efterladt kvinderne som tomme skaller, paralyserede og døde indeni.Kort før jul, på en eksklusiv og afsidesliggende psykiatrisk klinik, rører Sjæleknuseren på sig igen. Uden at læger eller patienter har været klar over det, er Sjæleknuseren blevet indlagt på klinikken, lige inden en voldsom snestorm afskærer klinikken fra omverdenen, og en rædselsnat venter de tilfangetagne.Om forfatteren:Sebastian Fitzek (f. 1971) er Tysklands mest succesrige thrillerforfatter; hans bøger er solgt i over 14 millioner eksemplarer og oversat til 36 sprog.

Josy, datter af den anerkendte psykiater Viktor Larenz, er forsvundet under mystiske omstændigheder. Viktor kan ikke komme sig over sit tab og lever tilbagetrukket i et sommerhus på en afsidesliggende, lille ø. Men en dag opsøger en fremmed kvinde ham i hans selvvalgte eksil. Kvinden lider af skizofrene vrangforestillinger hvor en lille pige, der har mange ligheder med Josy, bliver ved med at dukke op. Har kvindens hallucinationer noget at gøre med Viktors datters forsvinden? Eller er det blot ønsketænkning hos en far i sorg?Om forfatteren:Sebastian Fitzek (f. 1971) er Tysklands mest succesrige thrillerforfatter; hans bøger er solgt i over 14 millioner eksemplarer og oversat til 36 sprog.

Terrorgruppen Skyggen har i sinde at dræbe USA’s præsident, når han kommer til Rebild den 4. juli for at annoncere, hvad USA vil gøre ved iranernes hemmelige atombombeprogram. Det er imidlertid usikkert, om besøget på nationaldagen overhovedet bliver til noget, for inden da må USA skaffe beviser for, at iranerne rent faktisk har brudt atomaftalen.Da den danske bombeinspektør Adam opdager et brudt segl på sit overvågningskamera og senere finder sin kollega myrdet i Iran, tyder det unægteligt på, at landet ikke har rent mel i posen, men snart er Adam spundet ind i et net af bedrag og løgne, der rækker langt ud over Irans landegrænser. Han har fået at vide, at han skal holde sine kort tæt på kroppen, for hvem kan han egentlig stole på som brik i et storpolitisk spil? Forfatteren Steffen Groth er tidligere leder af IAEA og professor i nuklearmedicin. Han bruger sin indgående viden til at skrive intense spændingsromaner med komplekse politiske plots og hans bøger er tidligere blevet sammenlignet med Dan Browns.

Lonely Planet's Austria is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Try Sachertorte in Vienna, learn about Mozart in Salzburg and ski in the majestic Alps; all with your trusted travel companion.

Et flertal af menneskene på jorden har stadigvæk opstanden imod det politiske tyranni til gode. Ligeledes erfarer de fleste også i dag dagligt indskrænkningen af deres frihed igennem trykket fra den såkaldt ydre realitet. Med udgangspunkt i to ur-scener i den europæiske friheds historie viser den tyske filosof Peter Sloterdijk, hvordan begge disse former for undertrykkelse er varianter af stressoplevelser. Hans grundlæggende interesse gælder konflikten mellem frihed og socialitet og opkomsten af den potentielt asociale og samfundsnedbrydende frihed.

Large-format collection of photography capturing the flora, fauna, and pristine landscapes of the Alps' protected regions.

The Danube bicycle route between Passau and Vienna ranks as Europe's best-known and most-loved cycling route - and for good reason. No other section of the river offers as diverse a range of landscapes and cultural landmarks or as many historical sites. Tranquil valleys, fertile plains, and steep vineyards line the banks of one of Europe's great rivers, where pretty farms and glorious abbeys stand side-by-side. The loop of the Danube at Schlögen, the abbey at Melk, and the romantic Wachau wine-producing region are just some of the highlights along the 330 kilometer route.

Hvilke kajpladser er så hyggelige, at de er værd at sejle en omvej for at overnatte på? Hvilke havne skal du helst undgå, fordi en larmende motorvej ødelægger stemningen? Hvor kan du tanke?I “Tyskland og Luxembourg – guide til Europas kanaler” ledsager Thomas Veber dig på en række tyske floder og kanaler. Du vil få tips til gode havne og hyggelige kajer, men også hvis der er steder, hvor du skal være ekstra opmærksom, når du sejler. Alt sammen så du vil få en fantastisk oplevelse, når du sejler på de tyske kanaler.Med denne bog som rejsekammerat vil du blandt andet få:Oversigts- og detaljekort over havne, floder og kanalerBeskrivelse af havne, fortøjningsmuligheder og sluserVanddybder, tankstationer, priser og kontakter.“Tyskland og Luxembourg – guide til Europas kanaler” er den perfekte rejsekammerat, og sammen med guidebøgerne “Frankrig” og “Holland og Belgien” får du hjælp til at sejle hele vejen fra Østersøen til Middelhavet på floder og kanaler.

A guidebook to hiking Slovenia's Juliana Trail, a circular route through the Triglav National Park. Covering 330km (206 miles), this trek in the Julian Alps takes around 3 weeks to walk and is suitable for beginner and experienced hikers alike. The route is described clockwise from Kranjska Gora in 20 stages, each between 8 and 22km (4-14 miles) in length. The route is split into a 270km (168 mile) circular route around Triglav and a 60km (37 mile) extension to the Brda wine region. Several side trips are also described to places of local interest. 1:50,000 maps included for each stage GPX files available to download Refreshment, transport and accommodation information given for each trek stage Advice on planning and preparation Highlights include Lake Bled, Soca Valley and Tolmin Gorges

Armin og Bernd Jürgen har levet hver deres helt almindelige, stille liv, men i årevis har de begge ledt efter et menneske, der kunne forløse deres inderste ønske. Nu har de endelig fundet hinanden, og natten til den 10. marts 2001 skal det ske, det som de begge har drømt om: Armin skal slå Bernd Jürgen ihjel, partere ham og spise ham. KANNIBALEN er en roman om kærlighed, ensomhed og længsel.

Spectacular Recipes for Time-Honored German SweetsMake the decadent German desserts of your dreams with this incredible collection from Audrey Leonard, the baker and photographer behind the popular Red Currant Bakery blog. An homage to Audrey's German heritage and her oma's baking, every delectable recipe in this book adds a modern flair to beloved, traditional German flavors. From cherished classic cakes and streusels to delightful sweet breads and festive holiday cookies, each recipe is sure to leave you with a new appreciation for the sweeter things in life.

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.

The Sunday Times-bestselling author of Dresden returns with a monumental biography of the city that defined the twentieth century - Berlin'I loved this book . . . apposite and wise . . . To anyone who knows Berlin a little and is fascinated by it, but would like to understand it better, this is a wonderful aid' David Aaronovitch, The Times Throughout the twentieth century, Berlin stood at the centre of a convulsing world. This history is often viewed as separate acts: the suffering of the First World War, the cosmopolitan city of science, culture and sexual freedom Berlin became, steep economic plunges, the rise of the Nazis, the destruction of the Second World War, the psychosis of genocide, and a city rent in two by competing ideologies. But people do not live their lives in fixed eras. An epoch ends, yet the people continue - or try to continue - much as they did before. Berlin tells the story of the city as seen through the eyes not of its rulers, but of those who walked its streets.In this magisterial biography of a city and its inhabitants, bestselling historian Sinclair McKay sheds new light on well-known characters - from idealistic scientist Albert Einstein to Nazi architect Albert Speer - and draws on never-before-seen first-person accounts to introduce us to people of all walks of Berlin life. For example, we meet office worker Mechtild Evers, who in her efforts to escape an oncoming army runs into even more appalling jeopardy, and Reinhart Cruger, a 12-year-old boy in 1941 who witnesses with horror the Gestapo coming for each of his Jewish neighbours in turn. Ever a city of curious contrasts, moments of unbelievable darkness give way to a wry Berliner humour - from banned perms to the often ridiculous tit-for-tat between East and West Berlin - and moments of joyous hope - like forced labourers at a jam factory warmly welcoming their Soviet liberators.How did those ideologies - fascism and communism - come to flower so fully here? And how did their repercussions continue to be felt throughout Europe and the West right up until that extraordinary night in the autumn of 1989 when the Wall - that final expression of totalitarian oppression - was at last breached? You cannot understand the twentieth century without understanding Berlin; and you cannot understand Berlin without understanding the experiences of its people. Drawing on a staggering breadth of culture - from art to film, opera to literature, science to architecture - McKay's latest masterpiece shows us this hypnotic city as never before.

A photographic history of the Wehrmacht's heavy armored cars in WWII. Twelve different types are detailed.

Recruit new soldiers, face new foes, and explore the mysteries of the Carpathian Mountains in two new campaigns, one competitive and one for solo or cooperative play.High in the Carpathian Mountains stands the crumbling Castle Fier. Once home to a powerful warlord, the castle cast a dark shadow across the nearby villages, until crusaders attacked with sword and flame to put an end to its menace. Though history passed into folklore, the ruins of Castle Fier remained shunned by all as a cursed site. Now, horrors have been seen moving at night. An army gathers. Something has awoken in the ruins. With the political situation in the surrounding region becoming increasingly unstable, France, Prussia, Britain, and the other powers have dispatched their best agents to investigate the ruins, eliminate any threats, and acquire any treasures that could prove useful in the ongoing fight against the harvestmen. and each other.The Carpathians: Castle Fier is a supplement for The Silver Bayonet: A Wargame of Napoleonic Gothic Horror, in which the special units must fight their way through the ruins of a menacing haunted castle. It features two campaigns - one competitive and one for solo or cooperative play - as well as new monsters to fight, soldiers to recruit, and treasure to unearth.

******Jyllands-Posten*****BerlingskeI 1931 indleverede Erich Kästner et manuskript med titlen Der Gang vor die Hunde til sit forlag, men forlaget fandt romanen alt for politisk sprængfarlig og erotisk udfordrende og udgav den – imod Kästners vilje – i en censureret og udvandet udgave under titlen Fabian (da. 1959).Nu udkommer Erich Kästners originale, ucensurerede mesterværk endelig og for første gang i dansk oversættelse. En stor tysk klassiker, en spændstig og burlesk mellemkrigsroman med slående paralleller til vor tid. Hold på hatten og spring på sporvognen gennem Berlin! Det vil De, kære læser, ikke fortryde!...

This new Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation title is the successor to Brian Navin's cruising guide to the area, covering the exposed North Sea coasts and the more protected Baltic Sea coasts of both Germany and Denmark.

"A remarkable--and singularly chilling--glimpse of human behavior. . .This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust."--Newsweek Christopher R. Browning's shocking account of how a unit of average middle-aged Germans became the cold-blooded murderers of tens of thousands of Jews--now with a new afterword and additional photographs. Ordinary Men is the true story of Reserve Police Battalion 101 of the German Order Police, which was responsible for mass shootings as well as round-ups of Jewish people for deportation to Nazi death camps in Poland in 1942. Browning argues that most of the men of RPB 101 were not fanatical Nazis but, rather, ordinary middle-aged, working-class men who committed these atrocities out of a mixture of motives, including the group dynamics of conformity, deference to authority, role adaptation, and the altering of moral norms to justify their actions. Very quickly three groups emerged within the battalion: a core of eager killers, a plurality who carried out their duties reliably but without initiative, and a small minority who evaded participation in the acts of killing without diminishing the murderous efficiency of the battalion whatsoever.While this book discusses a specific Reserve Unit during WWII, the general argument Browning makes is that most people succumb to the pressures of a group setting and commit actions they would never do of their own volition. Ordinary Men is a powerful, chilling, and important work with themes and arguments that continue to resonate today.

Where can you find the 5 most irresistible indoor street food trucks in Berlin? What are the 5 best shops if you're looking for Berlin fashion? And what are the 5 most beautiful parks with a genuine Berlin spirit? The 500 Hidden Secrets of Berlin reveals these good-to-know addresses and many more. It's an affectionate guide to the city, written by Berlin explorer Nathalie Dewalhens. She has selected places and details that few people know, like an open-air bar next to the river Spree with a wooden dance floor and a fairytale hut, a crane house with a café, located in a post-GDR industrial area, or a beautiful tango venue in a former warehouse from 1908. This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. After having travelled the world Nathalie Dewalhens now considers Berlin as her home. She is working on her first novel there, preferably while sipping a latte in a bar. Philip Bögle is a Berlin based photographer who thinks of his hometown as a city that never sleeps, and as the perfect place to live and work, capturing moments, people and fashion.