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'Marvellous' John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
'Adorable... A gem of a book' Marian Keyes

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion is a story about love, life and lobsters...

Meet Don Tillman.
Don is getting married.
He just doesn't know who to yet.
But he has designed a very detailed questionnaire to help him find the perfect woman.
One thing he already knows, though, is that it's not Rosie.
Absolutely, completely, definitely not.

Telling the story of Rosie and Don, Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project is an international phenomenon, sold in over thirty countries - and counting.

Don Tillman is a socially challenged genetics professor who's decided the time has come to find a wife. His questionnaire is intended to weed out anyone who's unsuitable. The trouble is, Don has rather high standards and doesn't really do flexible so, despite lots of takers - he looks like Gregory Peck - he's not having much success in identifying The One.
When Rosie Jarman comes to his office, Don assumes it's to apply for the Wife Project - and duly discounts her on the grounds she smokes, drinks, doesn't eat meat, and is incapable of punctuality. However, Rosie has no interest in becoming Mrs Tillman and is actually there to enlist Don's assistance in a professional capacity: to help her find her biological father.
Sometimes, though, you don't find love: love finds you...

Like The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion is a truly distinctive debut. With the charm of Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and the romance of David Nicholls' One Day, it's both funny and endearing - and is set to become the feel-good novel of 2013...

Graeme Simsion is a full-time writer. Previously an IT consultant and educator, he wrote his first book in 1994 (the standard reference on data modelling, now entering its fourth edition), and is married to Anne, a professor of psychiatry who writes erotic fiction. They have two children.

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No matter how fast you are, no one outruns their past. F9 is the ninth chapter in the Fast & Furious Saga, which has endured for two decades and has earned more than $5 billion around the world. Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, little Brian, but they know that danger always lurks just over their peaceful horizon. This time, that threat will force Dom to confront the sins of his past if he's going to save those he loves most. His crew joins together to stop a world-shattering plot led by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they've ever encountered: a man who also happens to be Dom's forsaken brother, Jakob (John Cena, the upcoming The Suicide Squad). F9 sees the return of Justin Lin as director, who helmed the third, fourth, fifth and sixth chapters of the series when it transformed into a global blockbuster. The action hurtles around the globe--from London to Tokyo, from Central America to Edinburgh, and from a secret bunker in Azerbaijan to the teeming streets of Tbilisi. Along the way, old friends will be resurrected, old foes will return, history will be rewritten, and the true meaning of family will be tested like never before. The film stars returning cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel and Sung Kang, with Oscar® winner Helen Mirren and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron. F9 also features Grammy-winning superstar Cardi B as new franchise character Leysa, a woman with a connection to Dom's past, and a cameo by Reggaeton sensation Ozuna. F9 is produced by Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, Justin Lin, Clayton Townsend and Samantha Vincent.
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All the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end in The Forever Purge. Vaulting from the record-shattering success of 2018's The First Purge, Blumhouse's infamous terror franchise hurtles into innovative new territory as members of an underground movement, no longer satisfied with one annual night of anarchy and murder, decide to overtake America through an unending campaign of mayhem and massacre. No one is safe. Adela (Ana de la Reguera, Cowboys & Aliens) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta, Days of Grace) live in Texas, where Juan is working as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb (Will Patton, Halloween), but that fuels the jealous anger of Caleb's son, Dylan (Josh Lucas, Ford v Ferrari). On the morning after The Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tucker family--including Dylan's wife (Cassidy Freeman, HBO's The Righteous Gemstones), and his sister (Leven Rambin, The Hunger Games), forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos and the United States begins to disintegrate around them. From a screenplay by franchise creator and narrative mastermind James DeMonaco, The Forever Purge is directed by Everardo Gout, writer-director of the award-winning thriller Days of Grace. The film is produced by the franchise's founding producers: Jason Blum for his Blumhouse Productions; Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller; and Man in a Tree duo James DeMonaco and his longtime producing partner Sébastien K. Lemercier. The film's executive producers are Marcei A. Brown, Everardo Gout and Jeanette Volturno. Universal Pictures presents, in association with Perfect World Pictures, a Platinum Dunes/Blumhouse/Man in a Tree production.
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Das beliebteste Volk der Fantasy steht vor seiner größten Herausforderung. Was im ersten Band von "Die Rückkehr der Zwerge" begann, wird nun zu einem dramatischen Finale geführt. Hunderte Zyklen vergingen im Geborgenen Land. Der Zwerg Goïmron arbeitet als Gemmenschnitzer in der Stadt Malleniaswacht. Ihn faszinieren vor allem die alten Zeiten, die großen Zeiten der fünf Zwerge-Stämme, und so sucht er auf den Märkten immer wieder nach Aufzeichnungen und Artefakten, die ihm Hinweise auf die stolze Geschichte geben. Dabei gerät Goïmron überraschend an ein Buch, das handschriftlich und auf Zwergisch verfasst wurde. Aufgrund der Fülle von Details gibt es keinerlei Zweifel: Das Buch muss vom heldenhaften Tungdil Goldhand selbst stammen - doch der gilt seit Hunderten von Zyklen nach einem verheerenden Beben im Grauen Gebirge als verschollen. Aber der letzte Eintrag ist nicht lange her - wie kann das sein? Als Goïmron sich nichtsahnend auf die Suche nach dem legendären Zwerg macht, geraten er und seine Gefährtentruppe schon bald mitten hinein in uralte Intrigen und brutale Machtkämpfe von skrupellosen Menschen, geheimnisvollen Albae - und Drachen! Einmal mehr braucht das Geborgene Land die Weisheit, den Humor, die Kampfkraft und den Dickschädel der Zwerginnen und Zwerge. Alte und neue Helden nehmen die gefährlichen Herausforderungen an. Werden die Kleinen erneut die Größten sein? Johannes Steck leiht den Zwergen seit Anbeginn der Zeiten seine Stimme so überzeugend, dass man meinen könnte, er sei als Zwerg geboren.
“An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.”
--The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

The #1 Bestselling series, with over 400 five star reviews on Amazon!

NIGHT OF THE BOLD is book #6—and the final installment—in Morgan Rice’s bestselling epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS (which begins with RISE OF THE DRAGONS, a free download)!

In NIGHT OF THE BOLD, Kyra must find a way to free herself from Marda and return to Escalon with the Staff of Truth. If she does, awaiting her will be the most epic battle of her life, as she will need to face off against Ra’s armies, a nation of trolls, and a flock of dragons. If her powers, and the weapon, are strong enough, her mother awaits her, ready to reveal the secrets of her destiny, and of her birth.

Duncan must make an epic stand against Ra’s armies once and for all. Yet even as he fights the greatest battles of his life, leading to a final stand in The Devil’s Gluch, he cannot expect the dark trickery that Ra has awaiting him.

In the Bay of Death, Merk and King Tarnis’ daughter must join forces with Alec and the warriors of the Lost Isles to fight off the dragons. They must find Duncan and unite to save Escalon, yet Vesuvius has resurfaced, and they cannot anticipate the treachery awaiting them.

In the epic finale to Kings and Sorcerers, the most dramatic battles, weapons and sorcery all lead to a breathtaking, unexpected conclusion, filled with both heartbreaking tragedy and inspiring re-birth.

With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, NIGHT OF THE BOLD is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders.

“If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerer’s Ring series, you were wrong. Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons)
“Sophie Love's ability to impart magic to her readers is exquisitely wrought in powerfully evocative phrases and descriptions….This is the perfect romance or beach read, with a difference: its enthusiasm and beautiful descriptions offer an unexpected attention to the complexity of not just evolving love, but evolving psyches. It's a delightful recommendation for romance readers looking for a touch more complexity from their romance reads.”

--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan re For Now and Forever

FOREVER, PLUS ONE is book #6 in the bestselling romance series The Inn at Sunset Harbor, which begins with book #1, For Now and Forever—a free download!

35 year old Emily Mitchell is still reeling from the surprise news that she is pregnant. Just married, she and Danielle have no time to process the news as they are thrust into doctor appointments, preparing for the baby’s arrival—and, in a surprise party, the revelation of their baby’s gender.

Summer has finally returned to Sunset Harbor, and Emily and Daniel have their hands full with the overflowing inn, their gut renovation of Trevor’s house, the building of a new spa, and Chantelle’s reacting to the baby news. They barely have time to settle into life as newlyweds when Emily gets a call from her dad: he wants them all to visit him in England. Surprising herself, Emily agrees.

A life-changing trip to England culminates in shocking news, and Emily finds herself reeling. Daniel withdraws, and as summer comes to a close and her pregnancy develops, she wonders: will she ever be able to settle into this new life?

And will life with Daniel ever be the same again?

FOREVER, PLUS ONE is book #6 in a dazzling new romance series that will make you laugh, cry, keep you turning pages late into the night—and make you fall in love with romance all over again.

Book #7 is also now available!

“A very well written novel, describing the struggle of a woman (Emily) to find her true identity. The author did an amazing job with the creation of the characters and her description of the environment. The romance is there, but not overdosed. Kudos to the author for this amazing start of a series that promises to be very entertaining.”

--Books and Movies Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re For Now and Forever)

“You will not sleep until you are finished with AGENT ZERO. A superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. The description of the action scenes transport us into a reality that is almost like sitting in a movie theater with surround sound and 3D (it would make an incredible Hollywood movie). I can hardly wait for the sequel.”

--Roberto Mattos, Books and Movie Reviews

 

In TRAPPING ZERO (Book #4), a terrorist cell in the Mideast gains a new, fanatic leader, one intent on orchestrating what would be the deadliest attack on American soil. Can Agent Zero uncover the plot and stop him in time?

 

Although Agent Zero’s daughters are home safely, the mental anguish from their experience weighs heavy on their small family. Zero, working to be a good father and to repair the damage, decides the time has come to undergo surgery to regain all of his memories. But will it work?


In the midst of it all, he is again thrust into the line of duty as a U.S. embassy is destroyed in the Mideast and as an experimental new weapon is uncovered. But without his memories, with some of his own CIA allies intent on his destruction, who can he really trust?


TRAPPING ZERO (Book #4) is an un-putdownable espionage thriller that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

 

Books #5-#12 are also available!


“Thriller writing at its best.”

--Midwest Book Review (re Any Means Necessary)

 

“One of the best thrillers I have read this year.”

--Books and Movie Reviews (re Any Means Necessary)

 

Also available is Jack Mars’ #1 bestselling LUKE STONE THRILLER series (7 books), which begins with Any Means Necessary (Book #1), a free download with over 800 five star reviews!

FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own sister, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers. When johns are found murdered in their cars, the echoes of past cases are clear: it appears to be a jilted prostitute turned serial killer. But might everything Ella learned be wrong?


“A MASTERPIECE OF THRILLER AND MYSTERY. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”

--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)


GIRL, SILENCED (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #4 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews.


FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues.


But when a case that seemed open-and-shut catches her by surprise, Ella wonders: can she save the next victim before it’s too late?


And can she learn to throw out everything she knows and trust her budding instincts?

 

A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.

 

Book #5-#9 are also available!

 “An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.”
​--The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

The #1 Bestselling series!

RISE OF THE VALIANT is book #2 in Morgan Rice’s bestselling epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS (which begins with RISE OF THE DRAGONS, a free download)!

In the wake of the dragon’s attack, Kyra is sent on an urgent quest: to cross Escalon and seek out her uncle in the mysterious Tower of Ur. The time has come for her to learn about who she is, who her mother is, and to train and develop her special powers. It will be a quest fraught with peril for a girl alone, Escalon filled with dangers from savage beasts and men alike—one that will require all of her strength to survive.

Her father, Duncan, must lead his men south, to the great water city of Esephus, to attempt to free his fellow countrymen from the iron grip of Pandesia. If he succeeds, he will have to journey to the treacherous Lake of Ire and then onto the icy peaks of Kos, where there live the toughest warriors of Escalon, men he will need to recruit if he has any chance of taking the capital.

Alec escapes with Marco from The Flames to find himself on the run through the Wood of Thorns, chased by exotic beasts. It is a harrowing journey through the night as he quests for his hometown, hoping to be reunited with his family. When he arrives, he is shocked by what he discovers.

Merk, despite his better judgment, turns back to help the girl, and finds himself, for the first time in his life, entangled in a stranger’s affairs. He will not forego his pilgrimage to the Tower of Ur, though, and he finds himself anguished as he realizes the tower is not what he expects.

Vesuvius spurs his giant as he leads the Trolls on their mission underground, attempting to bypass The Flames, while the dragon, Theos, has his own special mission on Escalon.

With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, RISE OF THE VALIANT is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders.

Book #3 in the series--THE WEIGHT OF HONOR--is now also available!

 “If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerer’s Ring series, you were wrong. Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

“[The novel] succeeds—right from the start…. A superior fantasy…It begins, as it should, with one protagonist's struggles and moves neatly into a wider circle of knights, dragons, magic and monsters, and destiny.…All the trappings of high fantasy are here, from soldiers and battles to confrontations with self….A recommended winner for any who enjoy epic fantasy writing fueled by powerful, believable young adult protagonists.”
--Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

“A plot-driven novel that’s easy to read in a weekend…A good start to a promising series.”
--San Francisco Book Review (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

“An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.”

--The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

The #1 Bestselling series!

THE WEIGHT OF HONOR is book #3 in Morgan Rice’s bestselling epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS (which begins with RISE OF THE DRAGONS, a free download)!

In THE WEIGHT OF HONOR, Kyra finally meets her cryptic uncle, and is shocked to discover he is not the man she expected. She embarks on a period of training which will test her stamina and her frustration, as she soon encounters the limits of her power. Unable to summon her dragon, unable to search deep within, and feeling an urgency to help in her father’s wars, Kyra doubts if she will ever become the warrior she thought she was. And when she meets a mysterious boy, more powerful than her, deep in the forest, she wonders what her future really has in store for her.

Duncan must descend the peaks of Kos with his new army and, vastly outnumbered, launch a risky invasion on the capital. If he wins, waiting behind its ancient walls, he knows, will be the old king and his nest of nobles and aristocrats, all with their own agendas, all of them as quick to betray as they are to embrace. Unifying Escalon may, indeed, be harder than freeing it.

Alec, in Ur, must tap his unique skills in the forge to aid the resistance if they have any chance of defending against the looming Pandesian invasion. He is awestruck when he encounters Dierdre, the strongest girl he has ever meet. The time she has a chance to make a stand against Pandesia, and as she bravely faces off, she who wonders if her father and his men will have her back this time.

Alec, in Ur, must tap his unique skills in the forge to aid the resistance if they have any chance of defending against the looming Pandesian invasion. He is awestruck when he encounters Dierdre, the strongest girl he has ever met. This time she has a chance to make a stand against Pandesia, and as she bravely faces off, she wonders if her father and his men will have her back this time.

Vesuvius leads his Troll nation across a vulnerable Escalon, devastating the land, while Theos, enraged at what becomes of his son, is on a rampage himself, and will not stop until all of Escalon is aflame.

With its strong atmosphere and complex characters, THE WEIGHT OF HONOR is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is fantasy at its finest, inviting us into a world that will live with us forever, one that will appeal to all ages and genders.

Book #4 in KINGS AND SORCERERS will be published soon.

“If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerer’s Ring series, you were wrong. Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of trolls and dragons, of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.”

--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

“[The novel] succeeds—right from the start…. A superior fantasy…It begins, as it should, with one protagonist's struggles and moves neatly into a wider circle of knights, dragons, magic and monsters, and destiny.…All the trappings of high fantasy are here, from soldiers and battles to confrontations with self….A recommended winner for any who enjoy epic fantasy writing fueled by powerful, believable young adult protagonists.”

--Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, eBook Reviewer (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

“A plot-driven novel that’s easy to read in a weekend…A good start to a promising series.”

--San Francisco Book Review (regarding Rise of the Dragons)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that has been plaguing our society for years. As more people than ever are using the computer to work and play, the incidents of carpal tunnel syndrome have skyrocketed in recent years. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is characterized by painful wrists and fingers. Some people are unable to pick up objects when they have carpal tunnel syndrome. No one is quite sure why people get this condition, although it appears to be directly linked to office work and computer usage. Since more people began using computers, the incidents of carpal tunnel syndrome have tripled. They are expected to continue to climb. It is important for anyone who uses a computer to understand everything there is to know about this potentially crippling condition that has many known causes. If you understand about the condition, you are better equiped to deal with it and prevent it. There are thing that you can do to both prevent carpal tunnel syndrome from affecting you as well as treatment options if you come down with carpal tunnel syndrome. The more you know about this condition, the better off you are to try to prevent it from effecting your life. If left unchecked, carpal tunnel syndrome can put your days of working at your keyboard at an end. You will be in too much pain to type or even pick up simple objects like a pencil. Learning what causes carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the first most reasonable steps that you can take when trying to combat the threat of this condition. If you understand the various causes, you can then look to eliminate them from your daily life and potentially prevent carpal tunnel syndrome from happening to you. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome do not start out quickly. They start out very slowly. If you catch the condition in time, you can then work towards reversing the condition or at least stopping it in its tracks. If you do have carpal tunnel syndrome, you need to know how to recognize it so that you can seek proper treatment. There are many different forms of treatment on the market today. The more you understand the treaments and what they can mean for you, the better off you are. This book will teach you everything you need to know about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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Ein riesiger Komet rast mit hoher Geschwindigkeit auf die Erde zu und soll Berechnungen zufolge vor Eintritt in die Erdatmosphäre verglühen. Doch die Prognosen stimmen nicht – ein erstes Fragment des Kometen stürzt nicht ins Meer, sondern zerstört stattdessen ganz Florida. Gerüchte, dass nur ein ausgewählter Kreis von Personen in Sicherheit gebracht werden kann, machen bereits die Runde, als Ingenieur John Garrity (Gerard Butler) von der US-Regierung aufgefordert wird, sich sofort gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Allison (Morena Baccarin) und Sohn Nathan (Roger Dale Floyd) zu einer Militärbasis zu begeben. Von dort aus sollen sie an einen Ort ausgeflogen werden, an dem das Überleben möglich sein soll: Grönland. Doch die Fahrt dorthin wird zum Spießrutenlauf und die Familie im Chaos verzweifelt fliehender Menschen und plündernder Horden auseinandergerissen. Wie sollen sie sich je wiederfinden, und wo ist man überhaupt noch sicher? GREENLAND erzählt vom dramatischen Überlebenskampf einer Familie unter apokalyptischen Bedingungen, wobei die vielversprechende Synergie des Erfolgsduos Gerard Butler und Regisseur Ric Roman Waugh aus ANGEL HAS FALLEN ebenso spannendes wie spektakuläres Action-Kino garantiert. Vervollständigt wird das Dreamteam von der Emmy-Nominierten Morena Baccarin, die dem Publikum aus dem Hit-Franchise DEADPOOL und der TV-Serien-Sensation HOMELAND bestens vertraut ist. GREENLAND steht damit in bester Katastrophenfilm-Tradition im Stil von DEEP IMPACT und ARMAGEDDON und behält dank trickreicher Wendungen seinen raffinierten Spannungsbogen bis zum furiosen Finale.
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Captain Nathan Algren (TOM CRUISE) ist ein Mann ohne Ziel. Einst hat er gekämpft, doch das ist lange her und erscheint ihm heute völlig sinnlos. Einst hat er für Ehre und Vaterland sein Leben aufs Spiel gesetzt - in Antietam (Maryland) und Gettysburg (Virginia). Doch in den Jahren seit dem amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg hat sich die Welt verändert. Mut wird durch Pragmatismus ersetzt, Opferbereitschaft weicht dem Eigeninteresse, und die Ehre zählt nicht mehr - vor allem nicht draußen im Westen: Algren hat an den Feldzügen gegen die Indianer teilgenommen; ernüchtert und deprimiert kehrt er zurück. Was auf der Ebene am Washita River geschehen ist, kann er nicht vergessen: Dort hat Algren seine Seele verloren. In einer anderen Welt muss ein anderer Soldat erleben, wie seine Lebensgrundlage unter ihm zerbröckelt: Katsumoto, letzter Führer einer uralten Kriegerkaste, der hoch angesehenen Samurai. So wie die Moderne den amerikanischen Westen überrollt, die Ureinwohner verdrängt und verdammt, hält sie auch im traditionellen Japan Einzug. Die Telegrafenleitungen und Eisenbahnschienen bringen den Fortschritt, bedrohen aber auch die Werte und Umgangsformen, nach denen die Samurai seit Jahrhunderten leben und sterben. Doch Katsumoto wird nicht kampflos aufgeben. Die Wege der beiden Krieger kreuzen sich, als der junge japanische Kaiser Algren engagiert, um in Japan eine moderne Armee von Wehrpflichtigen nach westlichem Vorbild aufzubauen. Denn der Tenno lässt sich von den Amerikanern umwerben, die ein begehrliches Auge auf den asiatischen Markt werfen. Doch während die Ratgeber des Kaisers versuchen, die Samurai auszurotten und Platz für eine westlich orientierte, dem Welthandel aufgeschlossene Regierung zu schaffen, ist Algren überraschend stark beeindruckt und beeinflusst von seinen Begegnungen mit den Samurai. Ihre kompromisslosen Prinzipien erinnern ihn an die Werte, für die er einst selbst eingetreten ist. In der fremdartigen, rigorosen Umgebung kommt der entwurzelte amerikanische Soldat zur Ruhe - noch wichtiger: Er findet seinen Seelenfrieden wieder. Gleichzeitig gerät er aber auch zwischen die Fronten eines grausamen, gewaltigen Konflikts, in dem zwei Epochen, zwei Welten aufeinanderprallen. Dabei kann er sich auf nichts verlassen als auf sein Ehrgefühl. (Originaltitel - LAST SAMURAI, THE) © 2003 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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