Henry - Libros y biografía

Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of O. Henry's storytelling with 'The Complete Short Stories of O. Henry.' This anthology, comprising over 400 tales, is a testament to the prolific and unparalleled...

The alchemical treatise The Golden Age Restored was written in Tannenberg in 1622 by an unknow German physician, initiate and alchemist under the pseudonym Henry Madathanas. It was included in 1893 by...

Com admirável capacidade de síntese, Henry Gee — que há trinta anos é editor da revista Nature, para a qual também escreve — responde em doze compactos capítulos às perguntas de onde viemos e para onde...

Shiva's attributes include impetuosity, generosity, and gullibility. People say Shiva is so eager to serve his devotees that he overlooks his safety. He hinders no one—not even demons. As quickly as he...

In the bustling heart of London, bespoke tailor Dan Harrington prides himself on crafting perfect suits for discerning men. His shop, known for its exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail,...

The Methods of Ethics is a book on ethics by the esteemed English philosopher Henry Sidgwick. The main aim of the book is to provide a systematic account of the principles of commonsense morality. The...

Ein Zeitungsartikel war der Auslöser für O. Henrys 1906 erschienenes Buch 'Die Vier Millionen'. Darin wurde behauptet, dass es in ganz New York nur 400 Personen von Wichtigkeit gäbe, die es lohnen würde,...

Miksi ihmiset joutuvat rikosten uhriksi? Usein siksi, että he eivät osaa varoa ja varautua rikollisten rakentamiin illuusioihin. Kerron kuinka minne tahansa tehtiin yleisavaimet. Rikollisen mieli on ovela....

Help! My name is George Kalk. My world is shaped by laws which define the start of life at conception and have made women second class citizens. I'm almost retired as a police detective when I took my...

Step into the opulent world of London's elite, where meticulous craftsmanship meets raw, unbridled passion in "Last Minute Delivery." Daniel Harrington, a talented tailor in Mayfair, London, is used to...

The submarine USS Pasadena draws a routine duty: bird-dogging a Chinese naval exercise. But what happens next is anything but routine. Mark Castillo, captain of the Pasadena, watches as a Chinese submarine...

The Nine-Eleven planners were inventive—and ruthless. But the world's lone superpower has learned al-Qaeda's tricks and hit back hard. The terrorists are on the run.Until they up their game.The Sheikh...

O. Henry (1862 - 1910) was the pseudonym of William Sydney Porter, one of the greatest American short story writers of the 19th century. His romanticized stories, often with unpredictable endings, became...

History is written by historians, and the voices of ordinary people rarely feature. But this unique collection of interviews from the middle of the nineteenth century allows their voices to be heard....

In "Whispers from the Unknown: A Soul's Journey Through Life, Time, and Death," we follow Thomas Ashton, a once-celebrated songwriter grappling with profound existential questions and a gnawing emptiness....

The Spark Within: Unleash Your Metabolic Power for Vibrant Health Tired of fad diets and quick fixes that leave you feeling exhausted and defeated? Discover the transformative power of your metabolism...

Tired of falling short of your goals? Frustrated by a lack of focus and willpower? "The Discipline Blueprint: Engineer Your Habits for Success" offers a revolutionary approach to building lasting self-discipline...

The Book of Protection: A Collection of Charms, Prayers, and Protection Discover a powerful compendium of spiritual tools designed to shield you from every pain and disease, and guide you toward success...

In this book, my dear friend I am going to build powerful hope for you. Build it not so much from understandings, but from experience. Then you will have the chance to create this experience for yourself. This...

O objetivo deste livro é mostrar o processo histórico das lutas dos trabalhadores, isto é, as lutas operárias condicionadas pelo tempo e lugar, oscilando entre a capacidade que têm de criar novas relações...

Sexual health is a vital aspect of a man's overall well-being, extending beyond mere performance in the bedroom. It encompasses reproductive health, STI prevention, and sexual satisfaction. Among the...

"O menino azul" conta a estória de Orion, um menino psicótico de 13 anos cujas crises não foram controladas pela medicação. Véronique, a dedicada psicanalista que o acompanha em um hospital dia parisiense,...

The Trojan War is in its eighth year. Sarpedon King of Lykia and Troy's greatest ally leads its defense as Priam, the King, is too old to fight and his eldest son Hektor too young and inexperienced. Together...

Ean steht an der Schwelle einer fundamentalen Erkenntnis: Alles, woran er bisher geglaubt hat, zerfällt in Staub. Die vertraute Realität entpuppt sich als trügerisches Konstrukt, als absurde Lüge. Plötzlich...

Ein Strahl der aufgehenden Sonne fiel an jenem Junimorgen durch das Fenster und streifte über die Kanten des Teppichs. Die Schatten der Rosen, die sich ums Fenster rankten und im lauen Wind schwankten,...

Murgatroyd drehte sich wortlos um und kehrte wieder auf die Straße zurück, wo er ziellos weiterschlenderte. Er stieß gegen eilende Passanten, die sich, je nach Laune und Temperament, bei ihm entschuldigten...

Special Illustrated Edition: Includes 20 Unique Illustrations!  Bonus Features: Summary, Character List, and Author Biography! Step into the haunting world of Henry James's classic novella, "The...

Tom Horn war der erbarmungsloseste Menschenjäger des amerikanischen Westens. Er hing wie ein einsamer Wolf an einer Fährte und hielt erst an, wenn er seinen Mann gefunden hatte. Die Armee verpflichtete...

Dies ist die Geschichte des jungen Andy Chivers, der aus der Provinz nach Glasgow kommt und bereit ist, die Welt zu erobern. Aber die große Stadt empfängt ihn nicht sonderlich freundlich: Schon am ersten...

Die Tür zu Teresas Zimmer im Hotel des Fleurs war verschlossen. Bec ließ sich den Schlüssel geben und trat mit Larry Gale ein.Ein paar Augenblicke lang stand der Detektiv still, um einen Gesamtüberblick...