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Black Africa

Literature and Language

by V. Klima, K.F. Ruzicka, P. Zima ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
In October 1972, our Czech-written book Literatury eerne Afriky (Literatures of Black Mrica) was published in Prague, presenting a survey of an extensive field. The publication, which was signed at that time by all three authors, differed from most contemporary introductions to the study of Mrican literatures in a threefold way: a) The authors attempted to cover various literacy and literary ... Read more

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In October 1972, our Czech-written book Literatury eerne Afriky (Literatures of Black Mrica) was published in Prague, presenting a survey of an extensive field. The publication, which was signed at that time by all three authors, differed from most contemporary introductions to the study of Mrican literatures in a threefold way: a) The authors attempted to cover various literacy and literary
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The Game Must Go On

Hank Greenberg, Pete Gray and the Great Days of Baseball on the Home Front in WWII

by John Klima ...

A sweeping study of American baseball during World War II, from the players who enlisted to their replacements and the overall effects on the game.On December 7, 1941, as the battleships in Pearl Harbor smoldered, one of the most powerful athletes in America, Detroit Tigers MVP Hank Greenberg, made a tumultuous decision—to leave the baseball field for the field of war.His decision left baseball's ... Read more

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A sweeping study of American baseball during World War II, from the players who enlisted to their replacements and the overall effects on the game.On December 7, 1941, as the battleships in Pearl Harbor smoldered, one of the most powerful athletes in America, Detroit Tigers MVP Hank Greenberg, made a tumultuous decision—to leave the baseball field for the field of war.His decision left baseball's
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Literature & Tolerance

Views from Prague

by Karel Capek, Vaclav Havel, Ivan Klima ...

In the face of Europe's rising nationalism and intolerance, this timely anthology by Czech writers addresses a keyissue for today. The courage of Czech writers is legendary. During the Cold War they kept their nation's conscience alive by clandestine publishing while imprisoned as "dissidents” or collecting garbage, washing windows or selling fish as "non-persons," and then they took the lead in ... Read more

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In the face of Europe's rising nationalism and intolerance, this timely anthology by Czech writers addresses a keyissue for today. The courage of Czech writers is legendary. During the Cold War they kept their nation's conscience alive by clandestine publishing while imprisoned as "dissidents” or collecting garbage, washing windows or selling fish as "non-persons," and then they took the lead in
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The Ultimate Intimacy

by Ivan Klíma ...

Translated by A. G. Brain ...

"A compelling [novel] . . . charged with quiet yet urgent wisdom" that explores love, adultery, and faith—by the acclaimed Czech author of Love and Garbage ( The Boston Globe).Pastor Daniel Vedra cares for his family and his congregation, from ministers to prisoners. He is a sought-after commentator in the rapidly changing society of the Czech Republic. But when a beautiful stranger comes to hear ... Read more

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"A compelling [novel] . . . charged with quiet yet urgent wisdom" that explores love, adultery, and faith—by the acclaimed Czech author of Love and Garbage ( The Boston Globe).Pastor Daniel Vedra cares for his family and his congregation, from ministers to prisoners. He is a sought-after commentator in the rapidly changing society of the Czech Republic. But when a beautiful stranger comes to hear
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The Dead Janitors Club

Pathetically True Tales of a Crime Scene Cleanup King

by Jeff Klima ...

It had been well over a month since I had seen or heard from Dirk, and it was showing in my bank account…I was tempted to start searching for another job. I still had faith, though, that somehow, someway, I was meant for this line of work…"Hello?" I mumbled, not recognizing the number on the caller ID."Jeff, it's Dirk," said the voice. I waited curiously, wondering who the hell Dirk was. "We've ... Read more

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It had been well over a month since I had seen or heard from Dirk, and it was showing in my bank account…I was tempted to start searching for another job. I still had faith, though, that somehow, someway, I was meant for this line of work…"Hello?" I mumbled, not recognizing the number on the caller ID."Jeff, it's Dirk," said the voice. I waited curiously, wondering who the hell Dirk was. "We've
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My Crazy Century

by Ivan Klíma ...

Translated by Craig Cravens ...

An intimate, politically vital memoir by the acclaimed Czech author " of enormous power and originality" explores his life under Nazi and Communist regimes ( The New York Times Book Review).In the 1930s on the outskirts of Prague, Ivan Klíma was unaware of his concealed Jewish heritage until the invading Nazis transported him and his family to the Terezín concentration camp. Miraculously, most of ... Read more

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An intimate, politically vital memoir by the acclaimed Czech author " of enormous power and originality" explores his life under Nazi and Communist regimes ( The New York Times Book Review).In the 1930s on the outskirts of Prague, Ivan Klíma was unaware of his concealed Jewish heritage until the invading Nazis transported him and his family to the Terezín concentration camp. Miraculously, most of
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Waiting for the Dark, Waiting for the Light

by Ivan Klíma ...

A New York Times Notable Book: A Czech filmmaker survives Communism with dreams of artistic freedom in this "darkly powerful novel" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Pavel Fukova was once a promising, award-winning documentary filmmaker. But when his homeland is overtaken by a Communist regime, he is forced to survive by working as a cameraman for the state-run television station. Now middle ... Read more

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A New York Times Notable Book: A Czech filmmaker survives Communism with dreams of artistic freedom in this "darkly powerful novel" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review).Pavel Fukova was once a promising, award-winning documentary filmmaker. But when his homeland is overtaken by a Communist regime, he is forced to survive by working as a cameraman for the state-run television station. Now middle
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Glitter & Mayhem

by John Klima, Lynne M. Thomas, Michael Damian Thomas, Apex Magazine ...

A party in a science fiction anthology? Apex Books has that!Step behind the velvet rope of these fabulous science fiction and fantasy stories of roller rinks, nightclubs, glam aliens, party monsters, drugs, sex, glitter, and debauchery.Dance through nightclubs, roller derby with cryptids and aliens, be seduced by otherworldly creatures, and ingest cocktails that will alter your existence forever ... Read more

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A party in a science fiction anthology? Apex Books has that!Step behind the velvet rope of these fabulous science fiction and fantasy stories of roller rinks, nightclubs, glam aliens, party monsters, drugs, sex, glitter, and debauchery.Dance through nightclubs, roller derby with cryptids and aliens, be seduced by otherworldly creatures, and ingest cocktails that will alter your existence forever
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Glorious Nemesis

by Ladislav Klíma, Translated by Marek Tomin ...

Klíma's intense inner life and complex mental state are reflected in his peculiar writings. His eccentricity of style and often volatile prose were intended to convey the deep conflicts attending his thought processes, and this is perhaps best exemplified in the novella Glorious Nemesis. Set in the Tyrol, it is a balladic ghost story that explores the metaphysics of love and death, crime and ... Read more

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Klíma's intense inner life and complex mental state are reflected in his peculiar writings. His eccentricity of style and often volatile prose were intended to convey the deep conflicts attending his thought processes, and this is perhaps best exemplified in the novella Glorious Nemesis. Set in the Tyrol, it is a balladic ghost story that explores the metaphysics of love and death, crime and
... Read more
Happily Ever After

by John Klima ...

Happily Ever After is a star-studded book of fairy tales, featuring an introduction by Bill Willingham (Fables) and stories by Gregory Maguire, Susanna Clarke, Karen Joy Fowler, Charles de Lint, Holly Black, Garth Nix, Kelly Link, Peter Straub, Neil Gaiman, Patricia Briggs, and many other fantasy luminaries. ... Read more

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Happily Ever After is a star-studded book of fairy tales, featuring an introduction by Bill Willingham (Fables) and stories by Gregory Maguire, Susanna Clarke, Karen Joy Fowler, Charles de Lint, Holly Black, Garth Nix, Kelly Link, Peter Straub, Neil Gaiman, Patricia Briggs, and many other fantasy luminaries.
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L.A. Rotten

A Tom Tanner Mystery

by Jeff Klima ...

Series Book 1 - Tom Tanner
For fans of Dexter, Jeff Klima’s debut thriller is a chillingly suspenseful novel set in a world of violence and chaos—where one man finds himself right at home.As an expert crime-scene cleaner, Tom Tanner charges big money to carve out bullets, mop up fluids, disinfect walls, and dispose of whatever’s left of whomever was unlucky enough to require his services. For a handsome young ex-con ... Read more

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For fans of Dexter, Jeff Klima’s debut thriller is a chillingly suspenseful novel set in a world of violence and chaos—where one man finds himself right at home.As an expert crime-scene cleaner, Tom Tanner charges big money to carve out bullets, mop up fluids, disinfect walls, and dispose of whatever’s left of whomever was unlucky enough to require his services. For a handsome young ex-con
... Read more
The Sufferings of Prince Sternenhoch

A Grotesque Romanetto

by Ladislav Klíma ...

Philosopher, novelist, essayist, madman, no Czech writer has had a greater impact on underground culture than Ladislav Klíma (1878-1928). Mentor to artists as diverse as Bohumil Hrabal and the Plastic People of the Universe, Klíma's approach to philosophy was similar to that of the sages of ancient India: philosophy should not be limited to speaking or writing about it, it should be lived. ... Read more

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Philosopher, novelist, essayist, madman, no Czech writer has had a greater impact on underground culture than Ladislav Klíma (1878-1928). Mentor to artists as diverse as Bohumil Hrabal and the Plastic People of the Universe, Klíma's approach to philosophy was similar to that of the sages of ancient India: philosophy should not be limited to speaking or writing about it, it should be lived.
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