The Corner. A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighbourhood
- 640pages
- 23 heures de lecture
A powerful depiction of the American drug war by the creators of THE WIRE.
Edward Burns se distingue des auteurs conventionnels. Son écriture repose sur une exploration approfondie des mots, de leur place et de leur sens, ainsi que de leur capacité à créer de nouvelles réalités et à transporter les lecteurs dans d'autres temps et d'autres mondes. Burns insuffle dans son œuvre sa passion pour le détail et son sens de l'aventure, offrant aux lecteurs des expériences littéraires uniques.






A powerful depiction of the American drug war by the creators of THE WIRE.
Set in a notorious Baltimore intersection, the book delves into the grim realities of a 24-hour open-air drug market that sustains a struggling neighborhood. Through the insights of David Simon, an award-winning author and crime reporter, and Edward Burns, a seasoned veteran of the urban drug war, the narrative explores the complex dynamics of crime, survival, and the socio-economic factors at play in this desolate area. Their firsthand accounts paint a vivid picture of life amidst the chaos and despair.
An inspiring and entertaining memoir by independent filmmaker, writer, director and actor Ed Burns. At the age of 25, Ed directed and produced his first film on a tiny budget, The Brothers McMullen, which went on to win the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance film festival. He since gone on to make 10 more films and acted in films such as Saving Private Ryan and 27 Dresses, and TV shows such as Entourage. Here he tells his story of two remarkable decades in the notoriously fickle Hollywood scene. This is a must read for any film fans.
Offers insight into the Victorian scandal which raged at the end of the 19th century surrounding the adulteration of whisky in public houses throughout the UK. This book covers the scandal which eventually resulted in laws being passed which created safeguards for what is known the world over as Scotch. Introduction by Ian Buxton
Set against the backdrop of a wake, the story unfolds through the eyes of a twelve-year-old aspiring writer grappling with the death of his grandfather, Pop. The narrative weaves together the vibrant tapestry of an Irish-American family, blending humor and heartache as the boy navigates his mother's grief and his own fears of abandonment. Rich in detail, it contrasts the family's Bronx roots with their life in Long Island, capturing moments of love, loss, and the bonds that define them, ultimately revealing a warm and spirited American tale.
bundesweit einsetzbar - genehmigt für das BVJ in Sachsen§- trainiert mündliche und schriftliche Sprachkompetenzen für Alltag und Beruf§- mit vielen Aufgaben zu Grammatik und Rechtschreibung§- inklusive CD-ROM mit zahlreichen Materialien, u.a. zu den Themen: Berufswahl/Bewerbung, Ausbildungs-/Arbeitsplatz, Wohnen/Miete