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Celebrated Ecuadorian author Gabriela Alemán's first work to appear in English: a noir, feminist eco-thriller in which venally corrupt politicians and greedy land speculators finally get their just comeuppance! "In the squalid settlement of Poso Wells, women have been regularly disappearing, but the authorities have shown little interest. When the leading presidential candidate comes to town, he and his entourage are electrocuted in a macabre accident witnessed by a throng of astonished spectators. The sole survivor—next in line for the presidency—inexplicably disappears from sight. Gustavo Varas, a principled journalist, picks up the trail, which leads him into a violent, lawless under...
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Alexander Kluge feiert seinen 90. Geburtstag und ist nach wie vor hochproduktiv: Wir sprechen mit dem vielseitigen Intellektuellen über seine vier neuen Bücher, die Gegenwärtigkeit von Erinnerung und über die Mauerdurchbrüche zur Zukunft; Die Geschichte jener Mauer, die seit 1989 bereits durchbrochen ist, wird bis heute meist vom Westen her erzählt – wir beleuchten andere Perspektiven in vier Neuerscheinungen; und Nadire Biskin berichtet in ihrem vielschichtigen Debüt "Ein Spiegel für mein Gegenüber" über die sozialen Zusammenhänge und das Erwachsenwerden einer jungen Frau zwischen Bucak in der Türkei und dem gegenwärtigen Berlin, während in einem weiteren, ebenfalls beachten...
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Since its discovery, Patagonia has lured adventurers to the literal ends of the earth. Its staggering landscapes include igneous pinnacles, grinding rivers of glacial ice, and wildlands that are still truly wild. In this book, expert traveler Wayne Bernhardson tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible. Suggested routes for road trips along the coast and through the Andes, with mileage, driving times, and recommendations on the best places to stop Where to see wildlife, including penguins, whales, dolphins, and sea lions How to choose guides, tours, and means of transportation, including plane, car, bus, and boat How to get there and how to get around, including information on stopping over in Buenos Aires and Santiago
Seasoned author and South America expert Wayne Bernhardson covers the best of Chile's rich history and culture, from skiing in the boroughs of Santiago to wine-tasting in the country's heartland. To help travelers plan for their trip, Bernhardson includes insightful and fun suggested itineraries, such as 10 Days Skiing in the Andes, Exploring Wine Country, and Exploring Chilean Highlights. With information on fly-fishing at Sur Chico, following the path of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, and exploring the remote corners of the Atacama desert, Moon Chile gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.