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      • Robert Lecker Agency

        Robert Lecker Agency is a dynamic literary management and consulting firm devoted to securing and advancing the careers of its client authors. The Agency draws on 30 years of publishing experience to obtain profitable and fair contracts with North America’s fastest growing publishers. Robert Lecker has worked extensively in trade publishing and has an established track record as an editor, coordinator, and subsidiary rights manager. RLA specializes in books about entertainment, music, popular culture, popular science, intellectual and cultural history, food, and travel. However, we are open to any idea that is original and well presented. We are also receptive to books written by academics that can attract a broad range of readers.

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      • Editions Robert Laffont S.A.

        Founded in 1941, Éditions Robert Laffont publish works of all genres, from fiction to non-fiction.   Several collections are known by bookshops and readers alike and feature in Laffont's repertoire: "Bouquins", the library of the honest man; "Pavillons", which - since its creation - has been bringing the best of nternational literature to French shores; "Réponses" (health, psychologie, family life); "R", our collection for young adults; and "La Bête Noire" (thriller, detective and crime fiction). Countless novels, political, topical and historical documents, as well as biographies, memoires and essays make up the rest of our work. Robert Laffont publishes well-reputed French and foreign writers. Robert Laffont's objective has not changed: to remain open-minded, to surprise, to inform, to move, to entertain, and to provoke!

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        July 2023

        M

        by Schels, Ignaz A.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        May 2014

        A strained partnership?

        US–UK relations in the era of détente, 1969–77

        by Thomas Robb

        This is the first monograph-length study that charts the coercive diplomacy of the administrations of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford as practised against their British ally in order to persuade Edward Heath's government to follow a more amenable course throughout the 'Year of Europe' and to convince Harold Wilson's governments to lessen the severity of proposed defence cuts. Such diplomacy proved effective against Heath but rather less so against Wilson. It is argued that relations between the two sides were often strained, indeed, to the extent that the most 'special' elements of the relationship, that of intelligence and nuclear co-operation, were suspended. Yet, the relationship also witnessed considerable co-operation. This book offers new perspectives on US and UK policy towards British membership of the European Economic Community; demonstrates how US détente policies created strain in the 'special relationship'; reveals the temporary shutdown of US-UK intelligence and nuclear co-operation; provides new insights in US-UK defence co-operation, and re-evaluates the US-UK relationship throughout the IMF Crisis. ;

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        Psychiatry

        Character Strength Interventions

        A Field Guide for Practitioners

        by Ryan M. Niemiec

        This unique guide brings together the vast experience of the author with the science and the practice of positive psychology in such a way that both new and experienced practitioners will benefit. New practitioners will learn about the core concepts of character and signature strengths and how to fine-tune their approach and troubleshoot. Experienced practitioners will deepen their knowledge about advanced topics such as strengths overuse and collisions, hot button issues, morality, and integrating strengths with savoring, flow, and mindfulness. Hands-on practitioner tips throughout the book provide valuable hints on how to take a truly strengths-based approach. The 24 summary sheets spotlighting each of the universal character strengths are an indispensable resource for client sessions, succinctly summarizing the core features of and research on each strength. 70 evidence-based step-by-step activity handouts can be given to clients to help them develop character strengths awareness and use, increase resilience, set and meet goals, develop positive relationships, and find meaning and engagement in their daily lives.   Working with client’s (and our own) character strengths boosts well-being, fosters resilience, improves relationships, and creates strong, supportive cultures in our practices, classrooms, and organizations.   Target Group: psychotherapists / clinical psychologists / counselors/ teachers

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        December 2017

        A strained partnership?

        by Thomas Robb

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        May 2005

        Due Diligence bei M&A-Transaktionen.

        Voraussetzungen und Grenzen bei Börsengängen, Fusionen, Übernahmen, Beteiligungskäufen, Private Equity und Joint Ventures.

        by Liekefett, Kai Haakon

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        Teaching, Language & Reference
        August 2011

        A history of English spelling

        by D. G. Scragg

        This book provides an outline history of English spelling from the Anglo-Saxon' adoption of the Roman alphabet to the present day. It shows the respective influences on modern usage of native French and Latin orthographies and attempts a definition of the manner in which spelling stabilised. A final chapter traces changing notions of correctness in spelling during the last four centuries, and also gives a summary of the principle movements for its reform in favour of a more consistent and phonetic system of notion. Students in higher education specialising in English or linguistics and also those studying other languages at an advanced level should find this a useful book. The general reader with an interest in the history of his language or the question of spelling will find it most readable ;

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        The Arts
        June 2011

        Alain Robbe-Grillet

        by John Phillips, Diana Holmes, Robert Ingram

        Placing Robbe-Grillet's filmic oeuvre in the related contexts of both his novelistic work and the different historical and cultural periods in which his films were made, from the early 1960s to the present, the book traces lines of influence and continuity throughout his work, which is shown to exhibit a consistent preoccupation with an identifiable body of themes, motifs and structures. Close readings of all the films are skilfully combined with a thematic approach, ranging across the entire filmic corpus. The book also contains chapters on cinematography and technique. Ultimately, this lucid, comprehensive and fascinating study shows Robbe-Grillet's contribution to the evolution of the cinematic art both in France and internationally to have been considerably more important than previously acknowledged. ;

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        Children's & YA

        The Magical Pharmacy (4). The Contest of a Thousand Talents

        by Anna Ruhe/ Claudia Carls

        A world full of scents – and an adventure full of magic, racing hearts and dangers! Luzie Alvenstein can sense it right down to her fingertips: there is something wrong with the invitation she is holding in her hand. Her rival Elodie de Richemont has invited her to enter the “Contest of a thousand talents” – a competition for the world’s finest scent pharmacists. Of course the only thing Elodie is interested in is finding new talents to run her scent pharmacies. But Luzie has no choice. Together with Mats, Leon and Daan de Bruijn she goes to England in order to take part in the competition. What begins as a great game soon develops into a fight for survival – and this threatens to rob Luzie of everything she has ever loved… This is the fourth volume in the bestselling series of children’s books for boys and girls aged 10+. Written by the highly successful author Anna Ruhe and with atmospheric and beautifully detailed black-and-white illustrations by Claudia Carls.

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        December 2011

        Falsche Freundin

        Kriminalroman

        by Rosa Ribas, Peter Schwaar

        Ein tragischer Todesfall am Frankfurter Flughafen kommt Cornelia Weber-Tejedor gerade recht. Inkognito mischt sich die Kommissarin unter das Reinigungspersonal des Flughafens und flieht so aus ihrem verzwickten Privatleben. Mit Hilfe ihrer neuen Kollegin Elin, in der Cornelia eine Freundin gefunden hat, stößt sie schon bald auf den Chef eines Drogenhändlerrings. Als Elin plötzlich bedroht wird, begeht Cornelia einen fatalen Fehler … Mit »Falsche Freundin« legt die spanische Krimipreisträgerin Rosa Ribas einen rasanten, atmosphärisch dichten Kriminalroman vor, in dem die deutsch-spanische Kommissarin Cornelia Weber-Tejedor in die Tiefen des Frankfurter Flughafens eintaucht und dabei in die gefährlichen Machenschaften eines Drogennetzwerks gerät.

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        November 2014

        Frankfurt ist anders

        Mein Stadtplan

        by Eva Demski, Wolfgang Schopf

        Eine Weltstadt, die aus Dörfern besteht, das ist Frankfurt. Viel gescholten als kalter Bankenplatz, sucht die Stadt andere Rollen und findet sie auch. Sie will zum Beispiel grün sein und glamourös, das eine schafft sie ganz gut, das andere nicht. Frankfurt ist für viele Menschen eine Durchgangsstation, in der sie nach Jahrzehnten plötzlich erstaunt feststellen: Ich bin ja geblieben! Eva Demski ist es genau so gegangen. Aus unzähligen Erkundungen, Wegbeschreibungen, Ortsterminen, Porträts, Pamphleten und Liebeserklärungen ist ein Frankfurt-Buch geworden, ohne Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit, aber mit Überraschungen. Vergessene Parks und das Mainufer mit Max Beckmanns Blick, wenig Goethe, dafür seine Mutter und die Freundin Marianne von Willemer umso eingehender, selbstbewusste Hässlichkeiten und schüchterne Schönheiten, Veränderungswahn und Bewahrungsmühen – all das und mehr kennzeichnet die Stadt, von der Eva Demski einmal gesagt hat, sie liebe sie »wie einen hässlichen Hund« – was nichts anderes heißt als: ganz besonders.

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        September 1994

        Modernes Museum

        Bilder, Objekte, Installationen im Museum für Moderne Kunst Frankfurt am Main

        by Michael Hierholzer, Jean-Christophe Ammann

        Die Kunst fühlt sich, anders als die Philosophie, keinem Begründungszwang unterworfen. Sie argumentiert nicht, sondern behauptet, schert sich nicht um Wahrheit, sondern allenfalls um Wahrnehmung. Die Gedanken, die in die Kunst eingehen und sie manchmal dominieren, sind letztlich an kein System gebunden.

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        July 2009

        Kalter Main

        Kriminalroman

        by Rosa Ribas, Kirsten Brandt

        Hochwasser in Frankfurt, und in den Fluten des Mains treibt ein Toter – ermordet, wie sich schnell herausstellt. Hauptkommissarin Cornelia Weber übernimmt den Fall, und die Ermittlungen bringen nicht nur so manche dunkle Seiten des Mordopfers, eines seit Jahrzehnten in Frankfurt lebenden Spaniers, ans Licht, sondern lassen auch Webers eigene Vergangenheit wieder aufleben …

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        November 2014

        Frankfurt ist anders

        by Eva Demski

        Eine Weltstadt, die aus Dörfern besteht, das ist Frankfurt. Viel gescholten als kalter Bankenplatz, sucht die Stadt andere Rollen und findet sie auch. Sie will zum Beispiel grün sein und glamourös, das eine schafft sie ganz gut, das andere nicht. Frankfurt ist für viele Menschen eine Durchgangsstation, in der sie nach Jahrzehnten plötzlich erstaunt feststellen: Ich bin ja geblieben! Eva Demski ist es genau so gegangen. Aus unzähligen Erkundungen, Wegbeschreibungen, Ortsterminen, Porträts, Pamphleten und Liebeserklärungen ist ein Frankfurt-Buch geworden, ohne Anspruch auf Vollständigkeit, aber mit Überraschungen. Vergessene Parks und das Mainufer mit Max Beckmanns Blick, wenig Goethe, dafür seine Mutter und die Freundin Marianne von Willemer umso eingehender, selbstbewusste Hässlichkeiten und schüchterne Schönheiten, Veränderungswahn und Bewahrungsmühen – all das und mehr kennzeichnet die Stadt, von der Eva Demski einmal gesagt hat, sie liebe sie »wie einen hässlichen Hund« – was nichts anderes heißt als: ganz besonders.

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        August 1999

        Das Frankfurter Goethe-Haus

        by Hans-Georg Dewitz, Petra Maisak, Christoph Perels

        Im Mittelpunkt des Ganzen steht ein übersichtlich gestalteter, reich bebilderter und lebendig kommentierter ›Führer‹, der zu einem Rundgang durch die Räume des Goethe-Hauses einlädt: von der Küche im Erdgeschoß bis hinauf in die Mansarde zum Dichterzimmer, in dem der junge Goethe am Stehpult seinen ›Götz‹ und ›Werther‹ schrieb.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        April 2022

        A new naval history

        by Quintin Colville, James Davey, Katherine Parker, Elaine Chalus, Evan Wilson, Barbara Korte, Cicely Robinson, Cindy McCreery, Ellie Miles, Mary A. Conley, Jonathan Rayner, Daniel Spence, Emma Hanna, Ulrike Zimmerman, Max Jones, Jan Rüger

        A New Naval History brings together the most significant and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary naval history. The last few decades have witnessed a transformation in how this field is researched and understood and this volume captures the state of a field that continues to develop apace. It examines - through the prism of naval affairs - issues of nationhood and imperialism; the legacy of Nelson; the socio-cultural realities of life in ships and naval bases; and the processes of commemoration, journalism and stage-managed pageantry that plotted the interrelationship of ship and shore. This bold and original publication will be essential for undergraduate and postgraduate students of naval and maritime history. Beyond that, though, it marks an important intervention into wider historiographies that will be read by scholars from across the spectrum of social history, cultural studies and the analysis of national identity.

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