Bøger af Frank Hoffmann

Mitglieder bekannter großer Motorradclubs werden in der Regel als brutal, bösartig und kriminell dargestellt. Das sind sie mitunter auch. Aber während einer Apokalypse sind dies Eigenschaften, die durchaus von Vorteil sein können. Begeben wir uns in den Weltuntergang von der dunklen Seite der Macht. Das Buch handelt von einer verschworenen Gemeinschaft, angeführt durch einen psychopathischen und völlig unberechenbaren Antiheld. Ausschließlich auf ihren eigenen Vorteil bedacht, bekämpfen sie die Ehemaligen (Zombies). Immer wieder kommt es zu wahnwitzigen, halsbrecherischen Aktionen. Schwarzer Humor steht neben packenden, apokalyptischen Ereignissen und unerwarteten Wendungen im Vordergrund. Vier sehr unterschiedliche Hauptcharaktere treffen auf Probleme, die durch teilweise humoristische, aber trotzdem spannend-dramatische Ereignisse gelöst werden. Das Buch folgt einer schlüssigen, fortlaufenden und kapitelübergreifenden Handlung, geschrieben in der Ich-Form. Der Anführer einer weit über die Stadtgrenzen bekannten Biker-Gang feiert eine Party. Nach mysteriösen Zwischenfällen verdichten sich die Anzeichen einer bevorstehenden Epidemie. Nachdem einer der feiernden Freunde neue Einblicke in die Situation bringt, ist die Zeit zum Handeln gekommen, Entschlüsse werden gefasst. Das Clubhaus der Green Devils wird zum Basislager umgerüstet. Nach kurzer Zeit wird jedoch klar, dass dies bei Weitem nicht ausreicht. Sowohl die hygienischen Bedingungen als auch die Unterbringung der Mitglieder und deren Familien sind mehr als unzureichend. Eine neue Operationsbasis muss her. Ein irrwitziger Plan wird gefasst. Die Eroberung der nahegelegenen amerikanischen Air Base soll in die Tat umgesetzt werden. Doch schon die Vorbereitungen dazu erweisen sich als äußerst schwierig. Bei der Plünderung eines nahegelegenen Techniksupermarktes kommt es zu ersten Verlusten auf Seiten der Green Devils. Die Vergangenheit des psychopathischen Präsidenten führt zu zusätzlichen Komplikationen. Eine zweite Gruppierung greift gravierend in die Handlung ein. Es kommt zu Machtkämpfen um die Vorherrschaft über die Stadt. Der Weg zum Ende hat begonnen ...

This book invites you on a tour through the most relevant topics of solid-state chemistry. It provides an up-to-date overview about fascinating structures of inorganic matter and new research developments. The reader will also gain crucial insights into many aspects of material science, from ceramics to superconductors. One chapter is specifically dedicated to the most rapidly evolving field of material science: metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The book contains a chapter which is often neglected in others due to its complexity, the intermetallic phases. A concise but very didactic introduction to crystallographic specifications ensures that the reader will gain a deeper understanding of the crystal structures presented in the book. The book places special emphasis on the graphical illustrations which were specifically designed to promote real insights into the structural features. Instead of having to decipher hard to distinguish graphics the reader has an eye-opening experience. A further added value is that many references to the original research publications are given which enables easy follow-up for more detailed study.

Skurrile Kurz- und Kürzestgeschichten, Cartoons, pseudo-populärwissenschaftliche Prosa, ein Märchen ¿ mehr unterhaltsames Sammelsurium geht nicht.

This book invites you on a systematic tour through the fascinating world of crystals and their symmetries. The reader will gain an understanding of the symmetry of external crystal forms (morphology) and become acquainted with all the symmetry elements needed to classify and describe crystal structures.

Although fads and fashions are, by their nature, hard to pin down, this alphabetic reference captures over 100 of the passing fashions, fancies and merchandising miracles during America's short history. These fads represent American obsession with clothes, hair, diet and appearance.

The book compiles all charts appearing in Cash Box magazine prior to 1989 which have not appeared in the earlier volumes of this chart series. Genres and media formats covered include twelve-inch disco/dance singles, midline albums, video games, compact discs (prior to their integration into the "Top 200 Album Chart"), video clips, videotape sales, and jukebox activity. Alphabetically-arranged title and artist (where relevant) indexes have been included for each chart section, along with appropriate "see also" references. The various sections also feature concise, informative introductions to the genre or medium being covered. The chart data cites not only chart entry dates and total weeks on the chart, but a week-by-week notation of chart positions attained by each title (a feature unique to Scarecrow Cash Box series).

Continues the objectives of the original volume: to act as a pathfinder in the study of rock music for both the serious student and the interested enthusiast, and to serve as a guide to the vast quantities of material on the subject for librarians and educators.

Providing a collection development plan for school libraries, this work serves as a blueprint for building library holdings; explores the ethical and legal issues ensuing from the use of digital resources; and addresses digital information within the context of traditional library operations.

Taking a sweeping look at religion in America, Fishwick argues that popular religion can take many shapes and forms, it can wax and wane, but it cannot be eliminated or ignored. Fishwick fears that in recent times religion has become captive of the culture and its values. He deliver's his message with a mixture of humor, scholarly insight, and vivid writing.

Examines the social conditions and cultural implications found in the social conditions and cultural implications found in the football subculture, represented by core values such as competition, conflict, diversity, power, economic success, fair play, liberty and patriotism.

Augustyn, a cataloger with the Library of Congress, describes toys and board games that mirror the fads and fashions defining popular culture across US history. Alphabetical entries describe toys and games and summarize toy features and game principles, from the Burp Gun, the first toy advertised on television, to the latest fast-food promotional g

This book represents an ongoing effort to fill the void in the library literature relating to collection development policies. The authors, whose experience each spans four decades as library educators and practitioners, created the bookΓÇöas well as a forthcoming companion volume devoted to school librariesΓÇöto assist both library school students and professionals in the field in the compilation, revision, and implementation of collection development policies. Cutting edge trends such as digital document delivery and library cooperation are also covered. Furthermore, given the premise that a well-rounded policy reflects all activities concerning the collection management processΓÇöincluding the evaluation, selection, acquisition, and weeding of information resourcesΓÇöit is hoped that this work will also prove useful to non-librarians possessing some kind of stake in high quality library holdings, such as library board members, politicians, and administrators directly responsible for library operations, and institutional patrons.

A pioneering analysis of the history of basketball and its effect on popular culture from the 1970s to today. Examines the social and cultural impact of basketball on American society across the amateur and professional arenas.