Patagonia's staggering landscapes, titanic glaciers, and rugged mountains evoke mystery and inspire self-discovery. Go to the ends of the earth with Moon Patagonia. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries including ten days exploring the best of the region, classic Patagonia road trips, and more Outdoor adventures: Hike the glacier of Perito Moreno National Park, see penguins and marine mammals off the coast of the Falkland Islands, and go horseback riding through the Torres mountains The top sights and unique experiences: Glimpse Patagonia's ancient past at Cueva de las Manos or visit Chile's lakes district to learn more about the Mapuche people. Savor authentic asado at a local ranch, sample seafood in Santiago, and take a tango lesson in Buenos Aires Expert author and world traveler Wayne Bernhardson shares his perspective on his favorite place on earth Full-color, vibrant photos throughout Detailed maps and useful tips for getting around and exploring on your own Focused coverage of Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Northern Argentine Patagonia, the Chilean Lakes District, Aisén and Continental Chiloé, Southern Argentine Patagonia, Magallanes, Argentine Tierra del Fuego, and the Falkland Islands Thorough background information on the landscape, culture, history, and environment With Moon Patagonia's practical tips and insider advice, you can have the trip of a lifetime. Want to see more of South America? Check out Moon Chile or Moon Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. 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.

Lonely Planet's Great Lakes and the Midwest USA's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Roam idyllic Isle Royale, sail in Voyageurs and explore Wind Cave; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Great Lakes and the Midwest's National Parks and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely Planet's Great Lakes and the Midwest USA's National Parks Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations Focused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservation Over 52 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout Useful features- Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment , and Day and Overnight Hikes Covers Badlands, Cuyahoga Valley, Gateway Arch, Isle Royale, Theodore Roosevelt, Voyageurs, Wind Cave and more! The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Great Lakes and the Midwest USA's National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to this region's national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA's National Parks , a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks. Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet's National Parks of America , a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

This memoir is gentle, insightful, and spirited by turns. It offers glimpses of a lost fragment of Africa that has since been overcome by circumstance and conflict. Kivu still lives, but it lives now in memory. Amidst the chaos that followed independence from Belgium in 1960, Kivu was spared . . . and survived. It was a "little paradise" as strife and disorder drew ever nearer. Frederic Hunter sketches local characters, both whimsical and profound, probes the inanities of US Foreign Policy, and paints the darkness gathering beyond Kivu, forces that would inevitably overwhelm this quaint, quirky realm of hope and humanity. As a young Foreign Service officer, Frederic Hunter was assigned to the Congo in 1963, three years after independence. He expected to encounter heat, jungle, hardship, violence. Instead he found the Kivu, a kind of paradise, nestled among Rift Valley lakes. The climate was benign, the beauty extraordinary. It was peaceful, the people were splendid and got along. He lived in Bukavu, a town that occupied five peninsulas jutting into Lake Kivu. Furthermore, an African king lived atop the nearby green and often fog-bound mountains. This memoir lets you accompany these Kivu adventures. We get to know Hunter’s Number One Congolese colleague, a womanizing rogue. We meet local politicians who all attend a luncheon and discuss strategies for victory in the coming election—seemingly oblivious to the point that they were competing against one another for the post. There are expats: an American academic intoxicated by Africa, a missionary woman who has lost track of time. Hunter’s truck sank in a mud pit at night and he was soon surrounded by a herd of the most dangerous animals in Africa: hippos. Hunter risks more, however, when a local Kivu woman catches his eye and then steals his heart.

Stunning photos of daily life in India and vibrant colours accompany you on a visual journey to this colourful country all year round. An overview of people in traditional dress, animals, buildings, palaces and landscapes. The best gift that conveys a holiday feeling and inspires you to dream. A must-have. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine at the back This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations:January: Woman in pink sari on the balcony of a palace February: Man in traditional white dress and red turban March: A group of women in sari dresses in a fashion shop April: View of an ancient palace in a lake May: Indian woman in sari washing clothes in lake June: Holy cows walk through the streets July: Woman in a red sari in front of a blue house August: Man in traditional dress and turban September: Indian woman walking to a temple October: A family of monkeys in the middle of a city November: A man carries a jug through a dark corridor December: An old man in traditional dress walks through a backyard QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Journey in the colorful everyday life in India, author: LivePics by Lena Iliopoulou

Flamingos live in lagoons or large, shallow lakes. These bodies of water may be quite salty or caustic, too much so for most other animals. Premium high-gloss art print in museum quality. To ensure that the sheets of paper hang smoothly on the wall, this high-quality calendar has innovative insert pockets. They protect the large sheets from humidity effects. Paper is a natural material. The fibres react to fluctuations in the room climate. The tuck-in corners should therefore not be removed.Our environment is important to us, which is why we rely on individual production in Germany (Made in Germany) with high-quality materials. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page I Cardboard Spine at the Back. This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations: PREMIUM COLLECTION - Brilliant photo calendar with 12 beautiful motifs, high-gloss art print in museum quality. QUALITY - high-quality materials, sturdy back cover with 2 innovative insert pockets for optimum presentation on the wall. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children and adults, young and old, for Christmas, birthdays or in between. These beauties have long fascinated people von Autor(in): Elisabeth Stanzer

Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium records Catlin's staging and travels with Ojibwe and Iowa visitors through London, Paris, and Brussels, mixing anecdote, dialogue, ethnographic description, and theatrical reportage. It documents performances, public receptions, royal encounters, museums, urban spectacle, and the mutual astonishment produced when Indigenous North Americans confronted European modernity. Its style is expansive and self-justifying, characteristic of nineteenth-century travel writing, yet it also belongs to the literature of imperial display, where sympathy, curiosity, commerce, and racial assumption uneasily coexist. George Catlin was an American painter, ethnographer, and entrepreneur whose Indian Gallery sought to preserve and exhibit the cultures he believed were threatened by U.S. expansion. Having travelled widely in the 1830s among Plains and Great Lakes peoples, he fashioned himself as mediator between Native societies and Euro-American audiences. His book reflects that vocation, but also the pressures of exhibition finance, personal reputation, and humanitarian paternalism. This volume will reward readers interested in Indigenous-European encounters, transatlantic spectacle, and the moral ambiguities of ethnographic representation. It should be read neither as transparent testimony nor mere entertainment, but as a revealing document of contact, performance, and power.

Giant turtles, impossible ships, and tidal rivers ridden by a Drowned girl in search of a family in the latest in the bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-Winning Wayward Children series from Seanan McGuire. Nadya had three mothers: the one who bore her, the country that poisoned her, and the one who adopted her. Nadya never considered herself less than whole, not until her adoptive parents fitted her with a prosthetic arm against her will, seeking to replace the one she'd been missing from birth. It was cumbersome; it was uncomfortable; it was wrong. It wasn't her. Frustrated and unable to express why, Nadya began to wander, until the day she fell through a door into Belyrreka, the Land Beneath the Lake--and found herself in a world of water, filled with child-eating amphibians, majestic giant turtles, and impossible ships that sailed as happily beneath the surface as on top. In Belyyreka, she found herself understood for who she was: a Drowned Girl, who had made her way to her real home, accepted by the river and its people. But even in Belyyreka, there are dangers, and trials, and Nadya would soon find herself fighting to keep hold of everything she had come to treasure.

USA Today Bestseller New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Wildstone with the touching story of finding your place in the world—and the people who make it home. Piper Manning's about as tough as they come, she's had to be. She raised her siblings and they've thankfully flown the coop. All she has to do is finish fixing up the lake house her grandparents left her, sell it, and then she's free. When a massive storm hits, she runs into a tall, dark and brooding stranger, Camden Reid. There's a spark there, one that shocks her. Surprising her further, her sister and brother return, each of them holding their own secrets. The smart move would be for Piper to ignore them all but Cam unleashes emotions deep inside of her that she can't deny, making her yearn for something she doesn't understand. And her siblings...well, they need each other. Only when the secrets come out, it changes everything Piper thinks she knows about her family, herself...and Cam. Can she find a way to outrun the demons? The answer is closer than she thinks—just as the new life she craves may have already begun.

Nominated for the 2021 Shirley Jackson Award From the author of the internationally bestselling Strange Weather in Tokyo, a collection of interlinking stories that masterfully blend the mundane and the mythical—"fairy tales in the best Brothers Grimm tradition: naïf, magical, and frequently veering into the macabre" (Financial Times). A bossy child who lives under a white cloth near a tree; a schoolgirl who keeps doll's brains in a desk drawer; an old man with two shadows, one docile and one rebellious; a diplomat no one has ever seen who goes fishing at an artificial lake no one has ever heard of. These are some of the inhabitants of People from My Neighborhood. In their lives, details of the local and everyday—the lunch menu at a tiny drinking place called the Love, the color and shape of the roof of the tax office—slip into accounts of duels, prophetic dreams, revolutions, and visitations from ghosts and gods. In twenty-six "palm of the hand" stories—fictions small enough to fit in the palm of one's hand and brief enough to allow for dipping in and out—Hiromi Kawakami creates a universe ruled by mystery and transformation.

Stunning photos of daily life in India and vibrant colours accompany you on a visual journey to this colourful country all year round. An overview of people in traditional dress, animals, buildings, palaces and landscapes. The best gift that conveys a holiday feeling and inspires you to dream. A must-have. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes.14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page I Cardboard Spine at the Back. This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations:January: Woman in pink sari on the balcony of a palace February: Man in traditional white dress and red turban March: A group of women in sari dresses in a fashion shop April: View of an ancient palace in a lake May: Indian woman in sari washing clothes in lake June: Holy cows walk through the streets July: Woman in a red sari in front of a blue house August: Man in traditional dress and turban September: Indian woman walking to a temple October: A family of monkeys in the middle of a city November: A man carries a jug through a dark corridor December: An old man in traditional dress walks through a backyard QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Journey in the colorful everyday life in India von Autor(in): LivePics by Lena Iliopoulou

Lonely Planet's Great Lakes and the Midwest USA's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Roam idyllic Isle Royale, sail in Voyageurs and explore Wind Cave; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Great Lakes and the Midwest's National Parks and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely Planet's Great Lakes and the Midwest USA's National Parks Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak User-friendly highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durations Focused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling tours Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Contextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservation Over 52 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughout Useful features- Travel with Children, Clothing and Equipment , and Day and Overnight Hikes Covers Badlands, Cuyahoga Valley, Gateway Arch, Isle Royale, Theodore Roosevelt, Voyageurs, Wind Cave and more! The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Great Lakes and the Midwest USA's National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to this region's national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA's National Parks , a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA's national parks. Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet's National Parks of America , a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA's 59 national parks. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Giant turtles, impossible ships, and tidal rivers ridden by a Drowned girl in search of a family in the latest in the bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-Winning Wayward Children series from Seanan McGuire. Nadya had three mothers: the one who bore her, the country that poisoned her, and the one who adopted her. Nadya never considered herself less than whole, not until her adoptive parents fitted her with a prosthetic arm against her will, seeking to replace the one she'd been missing from birth. It was cumbersome; it was uncomfortable; it was wrong. It wasn't her. Frustrated and unable to express why, Nadya began to wander, until the day she fell through a door into Belyrreka, the Land Beneath the Lake--and found herself in a world of water, filled with child-eating amphibians, majestic giant turtles, and impossible ships that sailed as happily beneath the surface as on top. In Belyyreka, she found herself understood for who she was: a Drowned Girl, who had made her way to her real home, accepted by the river and its people. But even in Belyyreka, there are dangers, and trials, and Nadya would soon find herself fighting to keep hold of everything she had come to treasure.

Instant Sunday Times Bestseller "Mackie has assembled a gloriously repugnant cast—everyone here, apart from her rather sweet TikTok sleuth, is dreadful, but in a pleasurably awful way. . . . A dark, funny story of a very dysfunctional family.”—The Observer (London) “Ferociously entertaining.”—Good Housekeeping (UK) With the bite of The White Lotus and the family dynamics of Succession, What a Way to Go is an uproarious and satirical whodunnit about people behaving badly—and perhaps finally getting their just deserts—from the author of the mega-bestseller How to Kill Your Family. When Anthony Wistern died, he expected his family to make a bit more of a fuss about it. Especially after he’d died in such dramatic fashion: skewered by an exorbitantly expensive party decoration in the private lake of his Cotswold’s manor house at his sixtieth birthday party, surrounded by the people for whom he most loved flaunting his wealth. And now even death has disappointed him; instead of Heaven or Hell or an empty void, Anthony’s soul is stuck in a strange kind of purgatory while he tries to figure out who killed him—before he is finally released from this interminably exasperating waiting room. Olivia Wistern knows she should probably try to appear at least a little upset about her husband’s death, but she honestly can’t be bothered. As usual, he’s left behind an unbelievable mess—financially; socially, personally—that she’s going to have to clean up. Their four grown children will be of absolutely no help; she shouldn’t have let them become so hopelessly spoiled. And is it just her, or are the police and their “murder investigation” intentionally getting underfoot? There’s no shortage of people who hated Anthony, so can’t they look for a killer somewhere other than her house? While the Wisterns are more concerned about the fate of their money than the fate of their patriarch, one internet sleuth is highly interested in Anthony Wistern’s death. She isn’t about to let the opportunity to create a sure-to-be smash true crime podcast pass by, not when the murder was committed mere yards away, and not when she has her own history with the victim. She’ll make her name and her own fortune off Anthony’s death one way or another, whatever it takes. . . .

Get ready to be hooked by the third thrilling and atmospheric murder mystery from the million-copy-selling crime writer: this time DC Smith is looking for a body, but what he finds is far more sinister... 'Pitch-perfect crime writing.' DAILY EXPRESS 'Peter Grainger's books are addictive.' CRIMINAL ELEMENT 'Had me gripped from the very start to the extremely satisfying ending.' ***** Reader Review 'Where has Peter Grainger been my whole life?' ***** Reader Review 'I read a LOT of murder mysteries and this series is one of the best!' ***** Reader Review When a worker goes missing from a North Sea gas platform, there seem to be just two possible explanations: it was a tragic accident or a suicide. It does not take Smith and his detectives long, however, to discover that James Bell led a double life back onshore in Kings Lake -- a life complicated enough to make him at least one dangerous enemy. Before the case can be unravelled, Smith must get a new team working together; Waters and Murray are still there but one of Wilson's men is transferred to him, and the female detective constable from Longmarsh poses some unexpected problems for her new sergeant. Together they begin to investigate the links between the companies and the people that bring ashore the oil and gas, and they also find themselves caught up in the seamier side of life that exists beneath Lake's everyday comings and goings. The curious writer Jo Evison begins to delve more deeply into the story of the Andretti murders, and Smith himself has to face the fact that he might no longer be considered fit for duty. 'Ensconced in Kings Lake, in the company of Smith and his team, I didn't want to leave.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'The books are comforting, the writing is subtle and the plots are gripping.' THE TIMES

From Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Yosemite National Park Planning Map helps you get around with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, planning information, themed lists and practical travel tips. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full color and easy to use Before-you-go info Beautiful imagery Tailored itineraries Can't-miss regional highlights Detailed town index Transport planner Themed lists Covers Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Wawona, Mariposa Grove, Chilnualna Falls, Pioneer Yosemite History Center, Tioga Road, Olmsted Point, Tenaya Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, Main Meadow, Lembert Dome, Cathedral Range, Hetch Hetchy, Mono Lake, Glacier Point Looking for more in-depth coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks , our most comprehensive guide to the region featuring its top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times

Stunning photos of daily life in India and vibrant colours accompany you on a visual journey to this colourful country all year round. An overview of people in traditional dress, animals, buildings, palaces and landscapes. The best gift that conveys a holiday feeling and inspires you to dream. A must-have. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine at the back This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations:January: Woman in pink sari on the balcony of a palace February: Man in traditional white dress and red turban March: A group of women in sari dresses in a fashion shop April: View of an ancient palace in a lake May: Indian woman in sari washing clothes in lake June: Holy cows walk through the streets July: Woman in a red sari in front of a blue house August: Man in traditional dress and turban September: Indian woman walking to a temple October: A family of monkeys in the middle of a city November: A man carries a jug through a dark corridor December: An old man in traditional dress walks through a backyard QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Journey in the colorful everyday life in India, author: LivePics by Lena Iliopoulou

Get ready to be hooked by the third thrilling and atmospheric murder mystery from the million-copy-selling crime writer: this time DC Smith is looking for a body, but what he finds is far more sinister... 'Pitch-perfect crime writing.' DAILY EXPRESS 'Peter Grainger's books are addictive.' CRIMINAL ELEMENT 'Had me gripped from the very start to the extremely satisfying ending.' ***** Reader Review 'Where has Peter Grainger been my whole life?' ***** Reader Review 'I read a LOT of murder mysteries and this series is one of the best!' ***** Reader Review When a worker goes missing from a North Sea gas platform, there seem to be just two possible explanations: it was a tragic accident or a suicide. It does not take Smith and his detectives long, however, to discover that James Bell led a double life back onshore in Kings Lake -- a life complicated enough to make him at least one dangerous enemy. Before the case can be unravelled, Smith must get a new team working together; Waters and Murray are still there but one of Wilson's men is transferred to him, and the female detective constable from Longmarsh poses some unexpected problems for her new sergeant. Together they begin to investigate the links between the companies and the people that bring ashore the oil and gas, and they also find themselves caught up in the seamier side of life that exists beneath Lake's everyday comings and goings. The curious writer Jo Evison begins to delve more deeply into the story of the Andretti murders, and Smith himself has to face the fact that he might no longer be considered fit for duty. 'Ensconced in Kings Lake, in the company of Smith and his team, I didn't want to leave.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'The books are comforting, the writing is subtle and the plots are gripping.' THE TIMES

» The diabolical awaits us at the bottom of the land of 1000 lakes. Unsparingly and with focus, Langenscheid reveals the darkest sides of Finland « – Dave Grunewald (Musician / Influencer) » Morbid, whimsical, sad ... Goosebumps!« – Leonie-Rachel Soyel (Podcast Couchgeflüster) » Why go to the basement to be creeped out? Lights off - reading lamp on!« – Harmke Horst (Podcast Mantrailing / Trainer for person detection dogs) » Nothing is as moving and churning as true stories. Langenscheid's books are a heartfelt recommendation for every true crime fan. « – TheKilla Podcast FINLAND TRUE CRIME - TRUE CRIMES - REAL CRIME CASES In this sixth volume of his True Crime series, Germany's bestselling True Crime author Adrian Langenscheid once again unleashes heart-pounding, addictive reading. This breathtaking and deeply harrowing portrait of the human abyss arouses powerful emotions due to its cool, factually neutral descriptions. Free of any sensationalism, sixteen True Crime short stories retell some of the most spectacular Finnish criminal cases in recent decades. A gripping collection of tales of murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, abuse, fraud, betrayal, and theft take the reader to their most unbearable limits. These are crimes involving "people like you and me"; people whose lives, due to tragic circumstances, are no longer what they once were. With his expertise and excellent imaginative writing, the True Crime expert integrates key insights from court hearings, case files, psychological assessments, interrogations, and investigative protocols into his eventful narratives. Real life produces outrageous stories and this book sums them up. Captivated, stunned, amazed, and moved to tears, you will question everything you thought you knew about human nature. Click "BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK" and join the author as he immerses you in his breathtaking world of true crime and real criminal cases. TRUE CRIME.

The Great Lakes Region in Central Africa with its vast endowment of natural resources is one of the richest regions in the world. During the last decades through massive crimes against humanity in Burundi, war and genocide in 1994 in Rwanda and long lasting wars in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, several million people were murdered and millions of people displaced. Rape is used as an important war strategy. With an interdisciplinary and holistic approach, thirty internationally renowned scientists and highly profiled members of civil society analyse the causes of these conflicts and discuss ways to contribute to peace building and democratisation. The role of international and local actors, the aims of organisations promoting human rights and of associations of women, youth and survivors were discussed. Overarching questions are: how to cope with the past, coming to justice, how to overcome trauma and ethnic stigmatisation, and how to contribute to the healing and reconciliation process. La Région des Grands Lacs en Afrique centrale est dotée en ressources naturelles qui en font une des régions des plus riches du monde. Durant des décennies, dus aux crimes contre l’humanité au Burundi, à la guerre et au génocide 1994 au Rwanda et aux incessantes guerres en République Démocratique du Congo, plusieurs millions de personnes ont été tués et de nombreux déplacés. Le viol est une arme stratégique de ces guerres. Par une approche multidisciplinaire et holistique, une trentaine de scientifiques internationalement renommés et d’éminents membres de la société civile analysent les causes des conflits et recherchent des perspectives pour la promotion de la paix et la démocratisation. Le rôle des acteurs internationaux et locaux, les buts des organisations des Droits de la Personne, des femmes, des jeunes et des survivants sont débattus. Le grand défi est: comment gérer le passé et rendre justice, comment surmonter la traumatisation et la stigmatisation ' ethnique ', comment contribuer aux processus de guérison et de réconciliation.

Nominated for the 2021 Shirley Jackson Award From the author of the internationally bestselling Strange Weather in Tokyo, a collection of interlinking stories that masterfully blend the mundane and the mythical—"fairy tales in the best Brothers Grimm tradition: naïf, magical, and frequently veering into the macabre" (Financial Times). A bossy child who lives under a white cloth near a tree; a schoolgirl who keeps doll's brains in a desk drawer; an old man with two shadows, one docile and one rebellious; a diplomat no one has ever seen who goes fishing at an artificial lake no one has ever heard of. These are some of the inhabitants of People from My Neighborhood. In their lives, details of the local and everyday—the lunch menu at a tiny drinking place called the Love, the color and shape of the roof of the tax office—slip into accounts of duels, prophetic dreams, revolutions, and visitations from ghosts and gods. In twenty-six "palm of the hand" stories—fictions small enough to fit in the palm of one's hand and brief enough to allow for dipping in and out—Hiromi Kawakami creates a universe ruled by mystery and transformation.