Riccardo Cravero Books

Two years have passed since the events surrounding the Amulet of Samarkand, and the young magician Nathaniel is rising fast through the ranks of London's elite magical government. But his career is suddenly threatened by a dangerous golem making random attacks on London, and Nathaniel is forced on a perilous quest to save his reputation and the city. When he finds his life in danger he has no choice but to call upon the troublesome 5,000 year old djinni, Bartimaeus, to do his magical bidding once more . . . Set in an alternate London controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying New York Times bestselling series will enthral readers of all ages. Fresh, witty and wise, this novel is a worthy sequel to The Amulet of Samarkand - Times Educational Supplement Readers can rest easy- this sequel is no pale imitation of its predecessor. Fast paced, frightening and funny, and you don't want it to end - The Bookseller

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The debut memoir from the renowned author of Save Me the Plums, about the people who“steered her on the path to fulfill her destiny as one of the world’s leading food writers” (Chicago Sun-Times). “An absolute delight to read . . . How lucky we are that [Reichl] had the courage to follow her appetite.”—Newsday At an early age, Ruth Reichl discovered that “food could be a way of making sense of the world. If you watched people as they ate, you could find out who they were.” Her deliciously crafted memoir Tender at the Bone is the story of a life defined, determined, and enhanced in equal measure by a passion for food, by unforgettable people, and by the love of tales well told. Beginning with her mother, the notorious food-poisoner known as the Queen of Mold, Reichl introduces us to the fascinating characters who shaped her world and tastes, from the gourmand Monsieur du Croix, who served Reichl her first foie gras, to those at her politically correct table in Berkeley who championed the organic food revolution in the 1970s. Spiced with Reichl’s infectious humor and sprinkled with her favorite recipes, Tender at the Bone is a witty and compelling chronicle of a culinary sensualist’s coming-of-age. Featuring a special Afterword by the author and more than a dozen personal family photos

In einer süddeutschen Kleinstadt erlebt das Mädchen Seri unbeschwerte Kindheitstage im Garten ihrer Freundin Aja, die aus einer ungarischen Artistenfamilie stammt. Doch die heile Welt der 60er Jahre birgt unsichtbare Risse: Seris Vater starb kurz nach ihrer Geburt, und Ajas Vater, ein Trapezkünstler, kommt nur einmal jährlich vorbei. Karl, der Freund der Mädchen, hat seinen jüngeren Bruder verloren, der an einem hellblauen Frühlingstag in ein fremdes Auto stieg und nie zurückkehrte. Die Mütter der Kinder navigieren sie durch die Herausforderungen ihrer Kindheit und lehren sie, keine Angst vor dem Leben zu haben. Die Geschichte folgt den drei Familien und begleitet Seri, Karl und Aja auf ihrem Weg ins Erwachsenenleben. Als sie zum Studium nach Rom gehen, wird die Stadt zum Wendepunkt ihrer Biografien und zur Zerreißprobe für ihre Freundschaft, die von Liebe, Verrat, Schuld und Vergebung geprägt ist. Zsuzsa Bánk erzählt die bewegende Geschichte dieser Kinder, die ihren Platz im Leben suchen, und thematisiert Freundschaft und Lüge sowie die Geheimnisse der Vergangenheit und die entscheidenden Momente, die unser Leben verändern.

While We Were Dreaming is an extraordinary coming of age novel by one of Germany's most ambitious writers, full of passion, rage, hope and despair.

Hermux Tantamoq is an average mouse who works in his watch shop by day and spends his evenings at home with Terfle, his pet ladybug. But all that changes when Linka Perflinger, daredevil aviatrix, steps into his shop, drops off her watch for repair, and walks out with Hermuxs heart. When a shady-looking rat tries to claim Linkas watch, Hermux knows that something must be terribly wrong, and embarks on a dramatic quest to find her . . .

Di professione «apocalittico», il cinquantaduenne protagonista di questo romanzo porta avanti da tempo un segreto ménage à trois. Ma il delinearsi di una minaccia sempre più incombente – la vecchiaia, con le sue piccole e grandi debolezze - lo porta a credere di doversi piegare alle convenzioni e decidere definitivamente per una sola donna. Nell’eventualità, tutt’altro che remota, di finire all’ospedale, cosa potrebbe succedere se le due compagne, ignare l’una dell’altra, arrivassero insieme al suo capezzale? L’unica soluzione praticabile sembrerebbe quella di dare ordine alla propria vita sentimentale: ma quale delle due donne scegliere? E così, fra tremolii all’occhio, crampi e vene varicose, eczemi alle mani e piccole défaillance sessuali, si dipana la vicenda di questo impaccio amoroso, che è anche un impaccio esistenziale, vista la varia umanità in cui si imbatte il protagonista: nemici delle poste, consulenti antipanico, responsabili indignati, studiose di polveri, esperti di aria compressa...

Al centro del racconto una serie di quadri che riproducono con diverse varianti un unico soggetto: la Dama in rosso. Il punto comune a tutti è l'anonimato degli autori, uno degli elementi su cui poggia il loro indubbio fascino. Protagonista, un disincantato professore di letteratura tedesca negli Stati Uniti, il quale, aiutato nelle ricerche dall'amico Nicolas Koszinski, intende scoprire il segreto nascosto in quelle immagini dipinte. Oggetto di tanta attenzione è Gabrielle d'Estrées, l'effigiata, giovane amante di Enrico di Navarra, divenuto re di Francia. Gabrielle, incinta di sei mesi, morì dopo alcuni giorni di lancinanti dolori nel 1599. Si trattò di morte naturale o di avvelenamento?

Linda, a diligent advertising agency employee, often finds herself in the most impossible situations. She battles overwhelming workloads, a volatile boss, and daily challenges to her creative faculties. In her personal life, she is constantly at the mercy of fate's whims. All she desires in her precious free time is to indulge her soul with the best—like the long-awaited perfect man or her beloved chocolate. However, enjoying these pleasures is never straightforward. Things become even more exciting when the agency lands a new client. Initially dismissed as a personification of typical male arrogance and disdain, he gradually transforms into an enticing temptation. Men are like chocolate. Fortunately, Linda has friends who support her with feminine finesse in all aspects of life.