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In Parallel, creator Matthias Lehmann deftly explores the complexities of being gay at a time when queer relationships were forbidden. Torn between his longing for a family and his simultaneous desire for gay love, Karl Kling hides his homosexuality from his wife and child while pursuing male romances in 1950s Germany. Karl Kling's story is one of revelations, and these he has addressed in a letter to his daughter, Hella, who had disowned Karl many years ago. Karl's letter is a cri de coeur from a father to a daughter he never really got to know, and he comes clean to her about his failed marriages, his fractured family relations--and his love for men. Taking place between the end of World War II and the 1980s, Parallel chronicles Karl's efforts to comply with social norms in order to keep his sexuality a secret. It also paints a picture of a life torn between conformity and rebellion, and the cruel realities of twentieth-century German society, where homosexuality was proscribed and punishable until 1994. Matthias Lehmann poignantly depicts the story of a decades-long yearning to live an open and free life, and the price Karl and those he loves must pay for it. It is also a story of finding the courage to finally tell the truth no matter the obstacles...or the cost.

Focused on EU legislation related to financial services, this volume serves as an essential guide for legal practitioners, industry professionals, regulators, and academics. It offers clear overviews and detailed analyses of complex regulations, with contributions from experts who explain key directives and regulations article-by-article. Practical examples demonstrate the application of significant provisions, providing context for various subjects within the financial services regulatory framework.

With the Regulation for a Common European Sales Law (CESL) already appearing on the horizon, it is time to consider the practical impact the instrument will have. What are the specific challenges from the point of view of politics, society, the judiciary, and academia? This book tries to answer these important questions. It is addressed to legal practitioners, teachers, researchers and students alike.

Focusing on the evolution of the internet as a communication technology, this seminar paper examines the significant technological advancements that have shaped its development, particularly during the late 1990s. It highlights the impact of these changes on internet firms and explores the broader implications for business economics. The research, conducted at Humboldt-University of Berlin, offers insights into the transformative role of the internet in the business landscape.

Set against the backdrop of a road trip, this graphic novel weaves a gripping crime narrative that explores themes of adventure and danger. The story unfolds through dynamic artwork and compelling characters, capturing the essence of a journey filled with unexpected twists. As the protagonists navigate their tumultuous path, readers are drawn into a vivid world that blends suspense with the unique flair of French storytelling.

Explores Ottoman Sephardic culture through a study of rabbinic texts written in Ladino, the vernacular language of the Ottoman Jews. This book covers the modernization of Sephardic Jewry in the Eastern Mediterranean in the 19th century. It offers readings of works that examine issues such as social inequality, gender, and secularization.