Von Beruf Fotograf sieht Tom die durch den Winter zum Erliegen gekommene Welt um sich herum wie durch die Linse seiner Kamera. Schon immer hat er sein Leben auf diese Art betrachtet, und so ist es nicht weiter verwunderlich, dass er es anhand von Fotografien erzählen kann. All diese Bilder kommen ihm nun in den Sinn: das erste Foto, das er von seiner Frau geschossen hat, die Aufnahmen von Familienfeiern, die ihm seinen Lebensunterhalt sichern, und diejenigen, die er stets zu machen geträumt hat, Fotos jenseits der gängigen Sehgewohnheiten. Tom hat sich längst damit abgefunden, dass er kein großer Künstler ist. Doch wie soll er damit leben, dass er kein perfekter Ehemann ist? Und dass er vor allem seinem anderen, seinem ältesten Sohn Daniel kein guter Vater war? Tief in seiner Kamera versteckt, gibt es ein Foto von Daniel, das Toms ganze Schuld und ganzes Leid zeigt. Je intensiver Toms innere Zwiegespräche mit Daniel auf dieser Reise werden, desto mehr hofft er, Erlösung und Vergebung zu finden. Mit großer sprachlicher Intensität erzählt David Park von einem Mann, der fast an sich und seinem Schicksal zerbricht. »David Park ist ein großartiger Autor, der die Symbolik [der vereisten Welt als Seelenlandschaft] zur eindrücklichen Rahmung dieser Intimgeschichte nutzt.« WDR 5 BÜCHER
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Dieser Autor konzentriert sich auf die prozessuale Behandlung menschlicher Beziehungen und sozialer Themen. Sein Stil zeichnet sich durch scharfen Einblick in die Charakterpsychologie und realistische Darstellung ihrer inneren Konflikte aus. Durch fesselnde Geschichten erforscht er die Komplexität der menschlichen Natur und die ethischen Dilemmata der modernen Zeit. Seine Werke bieten den Lesern tiefe Reflexionen über Fragen der Moral, Liebe und des Lebenssinns.






More than a chance to gain new insights into physics, this book offers students the opportunity to look at what they already know about the subject in an improved way. Geared toward upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, it covers basic theory and selected applications. 1992 edition.
Three women, each destined to play the role of a poet's wife: Catherine, the wife of William Blake - a poet, painter and engraver who struggles for recognition in a society that dismisses him as a madman; Nadezhda, wife of Russian poet Osip Mandelstam, whose poetry costs him his life under Stalin; and the wife of a fictional contemporary Irish poet, who looks back on her marriage during the days after her husband's death as she seeks to fulfil his final wish. Across continents and centuries, they confront the contradictions between art and life, contemplate their emotional and physical sacrifices for another's creativity, and struggle with infidelities that involve not only the flesh, but ultimately poetry itself.
'I loved this book' Daily Mail Strangers come together to run. Angela and Brendan are racing towards a wedding day that is increasingly tainted by doubts. Yana runs to free herself from the darkness of the past and to remember her missing brother. Cathy thinks about the secret she has been unable to share. Running takes Maurice past his daughter's house, the place he is not allowed to enter. Over the nine weeks unexpected friendships are forged, challenges faced and by the time of their final run together all will grasp a new commitment to life itself.
The stunning new look for David Park Heartbreaking story of tragedy and of the past catching up with a father in modern-day Northern Ireland
"Michael has travelled a long way from his boyhood under the endless skies of the Midwest. His retirement is peaceful, if solitary: looking out on the wide waters of the Atlantic from the coast of Ireland. But one day there is a visitation: a mysterious car on the seafront, and a package delivered. From its contents, Michael understands that he has been commissioned to undertake a final journey. As Michael makes his way deep into a distant desert - a strange and liminal landscape that lies between hell and redemption - he undertakes another journey, into long-suppressed memories: of Vietnam and the dying days of war, and the lost woman who has haunted him for decades."--Provided by publisher
Exploring 4,000 years of human history, this book delves into our quest to comprehend the universe and its inhabitants. David Park presents a captivating narrative that combines history, religion, philosophy, literature, and science, revealing the intricate "contraptions" we've devised to make sense of our world and beyond. The work stands out for its coherent and engaging approach, ultimately reflecting on the grand constructs humanity has built in its pursuit of understanding the cosmos.
The Light of Amsterdam
- 371 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
It is December in Belfast, Christmas is approaching and three sets of people are about to make their way to Amsterdam. Alan, a university art teacher, goes on a pilgrimage to the city of his youth with troubled teenage son Jack; middle-aged couple Marion and Richard take a break from running their garden centre to celebrate Marion's birthday; and Karen, a single mother struggling to make ends meet, joins her daughter's hen party. As these people brush against each other in the squares, museums and parks of Amsterdam, their lives are transfigured as they encounter the complexities of love in a city that challenges what has gone before.
The Healing
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
A man is shot dead before the eyes of his young son as they work together in the fields - another victim of the violence in Northern Ireland. In the city, a confused and frightened old man grieves for his loss. When the young boy's mother moves them both from their country home to Belfast, the old man's life becomes entwined with that of the boy.
Classical Dynamics and Its Quantum Analogues
- 348 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The book explores the evolution of quantum mechanics since the Heroic Age of physics beginning in 1925, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of its principles amidst straightforward calculations. It highlights the unexpected similarities between quantum and classical mechanics, challenging the notion of stark contrasts. The author argues that grasping quantum concepts requires a solid foundation in classical physics, offering insights originally developed as lecture notes for advanced undergraduates. The work aims to clarify the connections and implications between these two realms of physics.

