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In this "charming debut" (People) from one of Sweden's most successful authors, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.

Meet Ove. He's a curmudgeon--the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him "the bitter neighbor from hell." But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn't...

Britt-Marie can't stand mess. A disorganized cutlery drawer ranks high on her list of unforgivable sins. She is not one to judge others--no matter how ill-mannered, unkempt, or morally suspect they might be. It's just that sometimes people interpret her helpful suggestions as...

This class-tested textbook gives an overview of the structure and functions of proteins and explains how amino acids form a defined structural entity with specific properties. The authors also introduce modern methods for purification and separation of proteins as well as different techniques for analyzing their structural and functional properties. A separate part of the book is devoted to enzymes and kinetics of enzymatic reactions.

New in the second edition: Since the development of computing techniques has evolved considerably during the last few years, the text benefits from...

Ein Cold Case im winterlichen Lappland

Die Journalistin Saana Havas bekommt einen neuen Auftrag: Vor Jahren wurde in einem kleinen Dorf in Lappland ein Mädchen ermordet, der Fall konnte nie gelöst werden. Nun wird Saana von der Schwester der Verstorbenen gebeten, in ihrem Podcast über den Mord zu berichten, in der Hoffnung auf neue Hinweise. So reist sie in das winterliche Lappland und stellt mithilfe eines alten Tagebuchs Nachforschungen an. Doch dann geschieht erneut ein Mord: Es ist wieder ein junges Mädchen, und die Tat weist erschreckende Ähnlichkeiten zu...

Learn How to Contribute More Effectively and Compassionately to
the Conversations that Shape Your Life

"Anything could happen when we start to talk. Nothing will happen if we don't. That alone makes the way of dialogue a journey worth taking."
--from the Epilogue

Think of an issue that makes your blood boil. Now imagine lunch with a friend who is just as passionate about it--on the other side. How can the two of you even broach the issue, let alone hear each other with curiosity and compassion?

The answer begins long before the lunch does, by...