Ron Hansen Livres

Inspiré par un crime dont les détails à la fois salaces et macabres ont scandalisé l'Amérique de 1927, Ron Hansen nous livre un huitième roman époustouflant situé dans le New York effréné, jazzy et alcoolisé des Années folles. Où la voluptueuse et irrésistible Ruth Snyder, mère téméraire jusqu'à l'imprudence d'une fillette de neuf ans, est piégée par un mariage sans amour. Et parfois à ce point violent qu'elle n'a qu'une obsession : se débarrasser d'Albert, son mari. Pour arriver à ses fins, elle tisse peu à peu sa toile autour d'un élégant représentant en lingerie féminine, marié lui aussi. De lettres secrètes en rendez-vous torrides au Waldorf-Astoria, Ruth ensorcelle Judd Gray grâce à sa sensualité animale et l'amène, à force de caresses, là où elle le veut... Puisant dans les minutes du procès, parmi les pages des tabloïds de l'époque et entre les lignes des journaux intimes des amants, Ron Hansen nous donne, par le biais de la fiction, les clés d'un des plus grands crimes passionnels de tous les temps. Ce meurtre fut aussi à la source du roman de James M Cain, Assurance sur la mort, du film éponyme de Billy Wilder, des deux versions du film Le facteur sonne toujours deux fois, sans oublier Ossessione de Luchino Visconti.

In this retelling of one of the great classic tales of the American West, James comes across as a complex character, a new age type with an interest in parapsychology and alternative medicine, a farmer, a family man and a stone-cold killer.

At 65, Emmett Dalton, the last living member of the notorious Dalton gang, recounts his thrilling and violent past filled with crime, including murders and bootlegging. His captivating adventures, shared with Hollywood, reveal the raw and gritty essence of a tumultuous era. Ron Hansen, a bestselling author, masterfully captures Dalton's authentic voice and the excitement of his life as a desperado, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of lawlessness and survival.

In September 1931, a 23-year-old woman was found dead in Adolf Hitler's Munich flat, with an unfinished letter on her desk and his handgun on the floor. Geli Raubal, the daughter of Hitler's half-sister, was described by him as the only woman he ever loved. Although he had distanced himself from his Austrian family during his early years as head of the Nazi Party, in 1927, he invited his half-sister to be the housekeeper at his alpine home, bringing Geli along and offering to fund her medical studies in Munich. Living together, Hitler fell jealously in love with Geli, who was charming, witty, and able to ease his high-strung nature. This meticulously researched historical novel presents an unprecedented portrayal of Hitler, revealing how those close to him might have perceived him. Through Geli's perspective, we witness the disturbing ascent of a man driven by vanity, hate, and cruelty, who concealed the horror of his inner life. The narrative is haunting, profound, and compelling, reinforcing the author's reputation as a leading fiction writer. This luminous and suspenseful tale is rich with passion and insight, capturing a pivotal moment in history through a personal lens.

Is a trip to the local coffeehouse part of your daily routine? Are you transformed by the ritual of selecting and grinding the perfectly roasted bean for a midday treat? Whether you take it black, with sugar, or with cream, the stories in Chicken Soup for the Coffee Lover's Soul will delight you.This delectable collection of stories is full of interesting facts and anecdotes about coffee's history and culture, how a bean goes from field to cup, and the many varieties available.From meeting a blind date to sharing quality time with treasured family and friends, any expedrience is better served with coffee. In Chicken Soup for the Coffee Lover's Soul, you'll laugh along with others who are obsessed with brewing the "perfect cup." You might even recognize yourself in the confessions of so many who can't--or won't--live without their favorite daily blend!You'll be reminded of cherished memories when the aroma teased you awake at the crack of dawn or when a thermos full of hot, strong coffee warmed you on a cold winter day.A simple "cup of Joe" now shares the counter with a "grande triple mocha latte" and creative barristers have developed coffee service into an art form, all to the delight of coffee lovers who can't imagine life without a daily cup.So curl up with a freshly brewed cup of your favorite blend and prepare to indulge your passion for one of the world's most popular and beloved beverages.

The story follows Natalie, who initiates a cross-country bus tour, only to find herself unexpectedly traveling with her playboy fiancé, Pierre. Their journey takes an unforeseen turn when they become stranded in the small town of Seldom, Nebraska, which has a population of just 395. This situation sets the stage for unexpected adventures and challenges, testing their relationship and revealing the quirks of small-town life.

Now you can learn and master anatomy with ease, while having fun, through the unique approach of Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book, by John T. Hansen, PhD. Using this interactive colouring workbook, you can trace arteries, veins, and nerves through their courses and bifurcations...reinforce your understanding of muscle origins and insertions from multiple views and dissection layers...and develop a better understanding of the integration of individual organs in the workings of each body system throughout the human form. Whether you are taking an anatomy course or just curious about how the body works, let the art of Netter guide you!

Sie sind ganz gegensätzlich und doch Vater und Sohn: Atticus Cody, der wortkarge, rechtschaffene Rancher auf den Hochebenen von Colorado, und Scott, der als Künstler durchs Leben driftet. Plötzlich erhält Atticus die Nachricht, Scott sei in Mexiko gestorben. Getragen von einer tiefverwurzelten, hartnäckigen Liebe, macht er sich auf die Suche nach ihm, in einem exotischen, schäbigen Ort names Resurreccion.