David L. Robbins Book order (chronological)

Set in the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, the narrative explores the precarious fate of Eastern Europe as it grapples with the consequences of the nuclear meltdown. The story delves into the human experience amid chaos, highlighting the struggles and resilience of those affected by the catastrophe. Themes of survival, fear, and the impact of technological failure resonate throughout, painting a vivid picture of a region on the brink of change.

In the tradition of epic novels like Exodus and Cast a Giant Shadow, Isaac's Beacon is a sweeping historical tale based on the real events of Israel's founding-bringing alive the power and complexities of the birth of the Jewish state out of the ashes of the Holocaust.

Gigantyczny frachtowiec porwany przez piratów somalijskich, który zawiera tajny ładunek mogący obalić rządy czterech państw. Jeden rozkaz – zniszczyć ładunek, za wszelką cenę. I jeden człowiek, którego życie trzeba przedtem uratować... PIEKIELNE WODY to thriller wojskowy, od którego nie będziesz mógł się oderwać.

The River City emerges as a hub for gritty noir, featuring brand-new stories from a diverse array of authors. The introduction reflects on Richmond, Virginia, highlighting its complex history marked by deception, conspiracy, and violence. Henry Miller's sardonic remark about preferring to die in Richmond underscores the city's dual nature. Today, Richmond is a blend of elegance and brutality—home to winter balls and garden parties, yet also notorious for crime and drug activity. The city boasts prestigious ad agencies and law firms, alongside a rich tapestry of residents, from the First Families of Virginia to immigrants from various backgrounds. Richmond's social fabric includes strict manners and a sense of neighborliness, but also an underlying tension that cautions against road rage. This juxtaposition of charm and danger creates a fertile ground for noir storytelling, making Richmond a compelling backdrop for tales of moral ambiguity and human complexity.

Set during World War II, the narrative unfolds around the Los Baos prison raid, showcasing a gripping tale of war intertwined with themes of love and survival. The story highlights the bravery and audacity of this remarkable historical event, emphasizing the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. Robbins crafts a powerful account that captures the intensity of the raid and the emotional depth of the characters involved.

New Year's Eve, 1945. The assassin steps out of the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of a raging nor'easter. Cool and efficient, she's a weapon of war superbly trained in the ancient arts of subterfuge and murder. And even though she's outnumbered, she's got one major advantage: No one knows she's coming. Professor Mikhal Lammeck's specialty is assassins, but even Lammeck is caught off guard when the Secret Service urgently requests his help: a gruesome double murder and suicide in Massachusetts has set off alarm bells. In the waning days of World War II, someone wants one last shot to alter history. An assassin is headed to Washington, D.C., to kill the most important soldier of them all: the U.S. commander in chief. As Lammeck and a killer at the top of her profession circle the streets of the capital in the hunt for FDR, history hangs in the balance.--From publisher description.

The advent of new software and the blurring of disciplinary boundaries have given rise to an entirely new creative categorymotion graphics. Motion by Design is the first combined book and interactive DVD package to present the works of some of the worlds leading motion graphic studios. The book showcases new work by over 30 international studios, grouped according to genre: Opening Credits, Commercial/Installation and Web, each introduced by a leading motion graphic designer: Garson Yu, Why Not Associates and Hillman Curtis. A main introduction provides a history of motion graphics and a glossary explains the key terms. The accompanying DVD contains not only full samples and reels of almost all of the featured work, but also an interactive historical timeline tracing the development of notion graphic styles. Most importantly, these impressive works will be represented in their elementin motion.

Po vylodění spojeneckých vojsk v Normandii jednotky potřebovaly nepředstavitelná množství munice, potravin, pohonných hmot i posil. Přísun materiálu vyloděného na plážích a později i v dobytých přístavech k bojovým jednotkám - stejně kolosální akce jako vylodění samo - měli na starosti řidiči tisíců nákladních vozidel. V krátkém okamžiku, ve kterém se protnou cesty mladého černošského řidiče náklaďáku a armádního rabína, který již v Evropě bojoval za 1. světové války, a nyní se vrátil, aby našel svého syna, sestřeleného letce, se v plné nahotě ukáže krutost a nesmyslnost války.

Ein fesselnder Justizthriller, in dem Elijah Waddel wegen Brandstiftung und Mord angeklagt wird, nachdem die Leiche der Tochter des Sheriffs in der abgebrannten Dorfkirche gefunden wird. Nur sein Anwalt Nat glaubt an seine Unschuld und sucht den wahren Täter.