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Peter von Becker: céleste 4

Anne von canal: Whiteout 5

rodica Doehnert: the Adlon 6

isabelle von Fallois: the Magdalena Letter 7

Anne siegel: northern Brides 8

Crime/Thriller

Kerstin ehmer: the White Monkey 9

NonfictionGeneral Nonfiction

Angela c. contzen: our cultural roots 10

rüdiger sünner: secret europe 11

Wolfgang niess: the 1918-19 revolution 12

Bärbel Wardetzki: narcissism, seduction

and Power in Politics and society 13

Judith grohmann: on a secret Mission 14

Jay tuck: evolution Without Us 15

Karl Wetzig: My iceland 16

Biographies

Peter Mathews: harro harring 17

hans-Joachim Lang: the names

of the numbers 18

hans-Joachim Lang: the Women of Block 10 19

Martin häusler: Do You Understand schulz? 20

Self-Help

Dr. Markus Baumgartner: Your Body

Loves Boring 21

Karsten Krüger: the Quiet enemy in my Body 22

susanne noll: Upright and Flexible 23

Michael handel: Because it’s good for my health,

i’ve decided to be happy 24

Janice Jakait: Love 25

Andrea Mergel: Mindful communication 26

sylvia Wetzel: Admit the need of Leisure 27

Annelie Keil: When Life calls for help 28

Lumira: realise Your Feminine strength 29

Ulrich Warnke: the opening of the third eye 30

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Other Available TitlesFictionCrime/Thriller

Bernhard Kegel: Depths 31

Andreas Kollender: Kolbe 31

Andreas Kollender: out of Mind 31

Mechtild Borrmann: Who Breaks the silence 31

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rodica Doehnert: hotel sacher 32

NonfictionGeneral Nonfiction

gabriele Baring: the germans and their hurt

identity 32

Jan ilhan Kizilhan and Alexandra cavelius:

shirin – i remain a Daughter of Light 32

Jan ilhan Kizilhan and Alexandra cavelius:

inside the Mind of is 32

Zana ramadani: the Veiled Danger 33

Kai Psotta: Myth real Madrid 33

Biographies

Brunhilde Pomsel and thore D. hansen:

A german Life 33

Anne siegel: señora gerta 33

Nature

Peter Wohlleben: crane Flight and Floral clock 34

Peter Wohlleben: Understanding trees 34

Peter Wohlleben: Feelings of Animals 34

Peter Wohlleben: traces of Men in the Forest 34

Self-Help / Health & Medicine

Angelika selina Braun: Find Your own

Medicine 35

Angela Metzlaff: Forgiveness Brings

strength 35

Mari nil: the Mercy of healing 35

nicole swidler: More than Love 35

Adrian schulte: Know Your shit! 35

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Peter von Beckercéleste

„in his in a virtuoso manner composed prose Peter von Becker

appears as a modern descendant of romanticism.” Peter Schneider,

author

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it is amidst the afterpains of the twentieth century that our story takes place, in the year 2013, that

harbinger of a new historical turning point and a year in which occurs the baffling abduction of the

reclusive bestselling author Jonas hecker on an island in southern italy; a year when the world-famous

corsican artist céleste will experience her last summer on earth; and an equally fateful year for the Ber-

lin photographer Marie Bach and her companion, the philosopher Julius seelenberg.

At center of the novel, which suspensefully intertwines five stories and extends from europe to Japan, is

the 99-year-old céleste salvatori, queen of the art scene who fought in the French resistance during the

second World War and whose life conceals a mortal secret. en route to the startling and brilliantly con-

ceived finale, we readers experience the ambiguity of human perception as well as the bedazzlements

and aberrations that we all undergo – in art, in life, in love.

Bio

Peter von Becker was born in 1947 and lives in Berlin. he was

formerly co-editor of the periodical theater heute, and until 2005 he

served as editor of the culture and features section of the Berliner

tagesspiegel. he teaches at the Berlin University of the Arts and con-

tinues to write about culture for the tagesspiegel. Von Becker has

authored screenplays, essays, poems and the novel Die Andere Zeit

(the other times); céleste is his first work to appear with mare.

240 pages, mare, 22 €

Publication date: July 2017

english sample translation available

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Anne von Canal Whiteout

What remains of a person who suddenly and wordlessly leaves your life?

„Anne von canal is an insightful and precise observer.” NDR Kultur on

Der Grund

“Anne von canal relates a story of decline and survival through the

use of innumerable beautiful images and in brilliant language that is

eminently readable.” SWR on Der Grund

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“Dear Amundsen – Scott is dead, contact me – Wilson.”

the e-mail that rocks hanna’s world consists of a single line and reaches the scientist, of all times, in the

midst of an important Antarctic expedition from which she expects to gain new insight into the earth and

its climatic changes over the ages.

in one fell swoop there returns the memory of her closest friend as a young girl, Fido by name, who wit-

hout any explanation broke off contact twenty years ago and in doing so betrayed their future plans. now

in the endless icy expanse all those unanswered questions come rushing back and cause hanna to incre-

asingly lose control. With tensions mounting among the personnel of her small research team and with a

snowstorm threatening the success of their project, this south Pole expedition becomes not only a logistical

but an emotional challenge.

Bio

Anne von Canal was born in 1973 and received her university

degree in scandinavian and german studies. she worked ten years

in the publishing industry and also as a translator before dedicating

herself to her own writing. she makes her home alternately in ham-

burg and in a small town on the Moselle river. in 2014 her novel Der

grund was also published by mare and proved a success with both

critics and public.


Publication date: August 2017


rights sold to: France

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Rodica Doehnertthe Adlon(ot: Das Adlon – ein deutscher Familienroman)

After the successful predecessor, The Sacher, now comes The Adlon, a

German family novel.

Based on the successful tV drama Das Adlon: 9 million viewers with

Josefine Preuß, heino Ferch and Marie Bäumer; the rights have been

sold to 28 countries

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Berlin, 1994. sonja schadt has spent almost all of her life in the legendary Adlon hotel behind the

Brandenburg gate. she experienced its founding, its golden age, and its collapse. she has protected the

spirit of the place. And she has been patiently waiting to solve her family secret. When she finally stands

across from her niece, she is 90 years old. Katharina Zimmermann belongs to the team of architects

tasked with rebuilding the Adlon. A consequential meeting. Against interior and exterior resistance, the

two expose a family lie.

rodica Doehnert lets a thrilling emotional story come alive before a historic backdrop. As sonja schadt

tells her niece the story of the legendary hotel, the reader discovers the true drama surrounding schadt’s

actual background. With her niece’s help, sonja discovers the curse that prevents the women in their fa-

mily from being happy. Five strong women and their search for self-determination — a family story that

began with a lie and ends with love.

Bio

Rodica Doehnert was born in 1960. she studied directing at the

college of television and Film in Potsdam-Babelsberg and has

worked for twenty years as a screenwriter, producing complex,

thoughtful screenplays. in both of her novels, hotel sacher and the

Adlon, she takes the richness of her gripping screenplays about the

hotels to a new, literary level.

480 pages, europa Verlag, 22.90 €

Publication date: november 2017


translation rights of hotel sacher sold to:

estonia, greek, serbia, UsA (english world)



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Isabelle von Falloisthe Magdalena Letter (ot: Der Brief der Magdalena)

A legacy that will change the world and give it new hope.

More soulful than Dan Brown, more suspenseful than most mystery

thrillers.

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After famed conducter Jean chevalier passes away, his daughter Marie starts to recognize that the world is

not as it seems. he has left her a golden key that helps unlock a mysterious secret. Marie delves ever-deeper

into the mysteries of richard Wagner’s music. Does it contain a secret message, left behind by Jesus’s mist-

ress Maria Magdalena?

Marie, and her friend Veronique find themselves in grave danger due to the search: the secret society of the

octavians has been trying for centuries to suppress Magdalena’s message, and they don’t stop at murder.

the two friends don’t know who they can trust. is the vivacious tenor Julien de la tour dealing with them in

good faith? What about the mysterious Lucius? And how about the russian ballet star sascha Marakov?

the two of them try everything to bring light into the dark and get Magdalena’s message out to the public.

their mysterious trip takes them to churches and opera houses in Paris, Vienna, Dresden, nice, and st. Maxi-

min, over Barcelona, to a breathtaking discovery in a cave in the Pyrenees.

Bio

Isabelle von Fallois was born in Munich and grew up in an artist’s

household. she studied the concert piano under pianist Arnaldo

cohen and conductor Maestro sergiu celibidache. During this time,

she also worked with singers and dancers from the world of classical

ballet and flamenco. A life-threatening leukemia disorder led von

Fallois to deal intensely with supernatural phenomena. she wrote

four books, among them the bestseller the healing Power of Your

Angels, translated into many languages. this is the debut novel of an

author known for her spiritual books.

500 pages, Alyna Verlag, 19.90 €

Publication date: october 2017




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Anne Siegelnorthern Brides(ot: nordbräute)

the first part of the magnificent iceland trilogy, enthralling and full

of humour, set around heimat, friendship, family and the alluring

power of money. Pure reading delight full of icelandic flair

‘When the northern brides in Anne siegel’s novel make a clean

sweep of it, children and grandchildren are stunned. Fast-paced and

well written!’ Iceland Review

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october 2008: While angry masses demonstrate in reykjavík about the financial plight of their country,

elderly christa finally decides to come clean to her family about her past on the eve of her ninetieth bir-

thday. telling the truth has not been something that came easy to stubborn christa, who found herself

entangled in a web of lies over the last decades. therefore, it’s no surprise that the old lady’s confession

throws the entire family into a dither.

Was christa, who emigrated to iceland from germany in 1949 and became one of the richest estate

agents on the island, a nazi sympathiser? And what has christa’s friend Jóhanna, who is of german

descent, got to do with it? it is only christa’s grandson Jón, who seems to reach his grandmother’s heart

in the tumult of the festivities. in the process, he not only uncovers christa’s secret, but also that of

Jóhanna and her daughter Léontine, who has just been arrested for redeploying capital to foreign shell

companies.

Bio

Anne Siegel is an award winning filmmaker, author, tV and radio

journalist and writer. she lives in san Francisco and cologne and has

worked as a foreign correspondent in israel and Palestine, produced

features in iceland, Denmark, great Britain, the United states and

north Africa. she is also the co-creator of several german comedy

tV shows and in addition wrote, directed and produced a number

of documentaries as well as video-installations and radio plays. her

novel Northern Brides was on the shortlist of the hamburg Literary

Prize as best debut novel in 2015.


Publication date: July 2017, revised reprint




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Kerstin Ehmerthe White Monkey(ot: Der weiße Affe)

Bustling Metropolis

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Full of verve and striking imagery

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the golden twenties in Berlin. Young police officer Ariel spiro just moved from his provincial hometown to

the vibrant capital and investigates his first murder case straight away: A Jewish banker was found beaten

to death after a rendezvous with his mistress. At first every clue seems to suggest a political motive. not

one to fall for easy conclusions spiro takes a closer look at the victim‘s wealthy and eccentric family but litt-

le by little the young officer gets caught up in the fast-paced rhythm and glittering nightlife of Berlin. When

the fascinating daughter of the deceased seems to take a particular interest in him, it is getting more and

more complicated for spiro to stay levelheaded in order to untangle the obscure web of lies and silence.

Bit by bit every layer is unveiled and not everyone is who they pretend to be.

Kerstin ehmer evokes the golden twenties era in Berlin in all its facets. the capital of the Weimar republic

was characterized by opulent bars and sexual freedom as much as antisemitism and the smouldering signs

ultimately leading to the rise of the national socialists.

Bio

Kerstin Ehmer is an experienced travel and portrait photographer.

she and her husband run the legendary “Victoria Bar” in Berlin

which opened 16 years ago. Kerstin ehmer is the author of the

longseller “the school of sophisticated Drinking” (Die schule der

trunkenheit), which has been translated into several languages. “the

White Monkey” is her debut novel.

264 pages, Pendragon, 17 €

Publication date: september 2017

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Angela C. Contzenour cultural roots – Art, Mythology, Festivals and tra-

ditions throughout the Year

(ot: Die Wurzeln unserer Kultur – natur, Kunst, Mytho-

logie, Feste und Bräuche im Jahreslauf)

A literary investigation into the hidden roots of our western culture

Unique contribution to the discussion about “dominant culture”

opens up the deep symbolism of rituals, traditions and festivals

celebrated throughout the year

Content

Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? is the title of a famous painting by Paul

gauguin, who created this work in 1897 when struggling with thoughts of suicide. these are basic hu-

man questions. today, in the face of the unprecedented influx of refugees, europe is once again asking

these same questions. What is our european culture? What roots and traditions form its basis? And what

still remains in our current tradition-forgetful society?

Angela contzen reveals that europe is an amazingly rich and diverse cultural space. over the past 2,000

years, it has been shaped by extremely varied spiritual influences: from rabbinical Judaism to Ancient

greek philosophy, from the roman empire to christianity, from ancient mythology to the old germanic

religions. over the centuries, these influences have shaped our art and the way we organize our years,

our philosophy and our knowledge, as well as our value system and our moral standards, our constitu-

tions and our legal frameworks. this opulent book of discovery will open your eyes to the richness of our

western traditions and may provide some answers to questions related to our cultural identity.

Bio

Angela C. Contzen, born in 1953, studied literature, philosophy and

history. she was employed as an editor for several newspapers and

magazines. For more than two decades, she has devoted herself to

the study of european culture and western symbolism, primarily

with the pictorial world of Judaism, christianity, gnosticism, and

Kabbalah. she lives with her family in Potsdam.



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Rüdiger Sünnersecret europe: Journeys into a hidden spiritual Legacy(ot: geheimes europa – reisen zu einem verborgenen

spirituellen erbe)

“europe is a landscape of the soul, with its own weather, its own

light, where its own songs are sung, its own stories are told.” Wim

Wenders

impressive encounters with great writers and thinkers

the special magic of europe’s landscape of the soul

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the filmmaker rüdiger sünner has spent the past three decades in search of europe’s spiritual traditions.

in his book, he describes encounters with influential role models and inspirations. he focuses on the

spiritual visions of the romantics, the nazis’ abuse of mythology, the peace missions of the swede Dag

hammarskjöld, the deep psychology of swiss psychologist c.g. Jung, the anthroposophy of the Austrian

rudolf steiner, the “mystic” Dorothee soelle, the “shaman” Joseph Beuys, and the romanian-born poet

Paul celan. Mysticism and mythology, the traditions of gnosticism, Kabbalah, alchemy, the world of the

celts and the teutons, and the legends around the holy grail. sünner’s book circles the periphery of a

“secret europe”, whose margins lie outside the borders of the cultural and religious mainstream.

the impulses rising out of this could also function as building blocks for a future europe that could be

more than just an economic federation. it could be a special landscape of the soul.

Bio

Rüdiger Sünner, born in 1953, studied music, german and phi-

losophy, in addition to the time he spent at the german Film and

television Academy in Berlin. his diverse publications and films focus

primarily on conceptual border zones, such as Black Sun – The Mytho-

logical Background of National Socialism (1997) or Show Your Wounds

– The Art and Spirituality of Joseph Beuys (europa Verlag, 2015).

www.ruedigersuenner.de




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Bärbel Wardetzkinarcissism, seduction and Power in Politics and society(ot: narzissmus, Verführung und Macht in Politik und

gesellschaft)

the bestselling author and narcissism expert on the dangerous com-

bination of power and narcissism

the reasons why so many narcissistic people end up in leadership

positions and what we can do to stand up to them

Content

in an age in which we are confronted with a wide swing to the right and an increasing number of autocratic

leaders, many people are wondering why narcissists are making such strong inroads.

What makes these people so attractive that they are frequently able to work themselves into positions of

power? Bärbel Wardetzki analyzes how exactly they seduce us - and what we get out of it.

narcissistic leaders have a particularly high degree of intersection with times of crisis. they gain popularity

through simplistic solutions, convincing people that only they can set things right again and save a country,

an organization, or a company. their motto: “i am the best to correct and solve everything my predecessors

screwed up.” the problem is, though, that the initial promises are only rarely kept, and in the end, we are left

standing with empty hands. the renowned psychotherapist Bärbel Wardetzki seeks to sharpen our under-

standing of the “post-truth” handling of the so-called “perceived truth,” as is typical for narcissists. she shows

us why we can only be immune to these individuals when we understand what we really hope to get from

them and which narcissistic needs within ourselves they are fulfilling.


Publication date: May 2017


rights sold to: Korea


Wolfgang Niessthe 1918-19 revolution: the Beginning of Democracy in germany(ot: Die revolution von 1918/19 – Der wahre Beginn

unserer Demokatrie)

“The greatest of all revolutions.” Theodor Wolff, Berliner Tageblatt,

November 1918

100 years ago: the first successful revolution in germany rings in

democracy

Content

the rebellion begins with the german high seas Fleet, as sailors refuse to engage in one final battle

against the British royal navy although germany had already capitulated. over the next few days, the

revolt spreads throughout the entire german reich, finally reaching Berlin 1918. thousands of workers

protest, the garrisons join in, the reichskanzler announces the Kaiser’s abdication, the monarchy collap-

ses, the republic is heralded.

the goal of the revolutionary movement is to abolish all traces of Prussian militarism and imperialism

from the government, and to build, from the ground up, a democratic society. Ultimately, the fear of a

Bolshevist revolution prevents the available space from being leveraged for a full eradication of the esta-

blished structures. nonetheless, the first democracy in germany is successfully founded.

Vividly and knowledgeably, Wolfgang niess depicts the peaceful and successful revolution that gave rise

to the first german republic. Furthermore, he explains why the revolution has been largely misunder-

stood, exploited or even forgotten. the time is ripe for it to be duly celebrated as the greatest and most

successful mass movement in germany’s history.

Bio

Dr. Wolfgang Niess, born in 1952, studied history and political

science in stuttgart and tübingen. he has written numerous radio

and television programs, essays and books related to various aspects

of modern history. niess is the managing editor for sWr television,

developed and has been presenting the event series “Author in con-

versation,” hosting renowned historians, such as ian Kershaw, chris-

topher clark and Joachim Fest.





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Bärbel Wardetzki, born in 1952, holds a Ph.D. in psychology. she

lives in Munich, where she works as a psychotherapist, supervisor

and coach. she is also the author of several successful books about

narcissism, psychological problems, and eating disorders and widely

known for her regular radio and television presence.

www.baerbel-wardetzki.de

Jay Tuckevolution without us. Will Artificial intelli-gence kill us? (ot: evolution ohne uns. Wird Künstliche intelligenz

uns töten?)

“Artificial intelligence is not a science fiction fantasy or the Power-

Point dream of some startup kid. it is here, now, and changing our

world at breathtaking speed. We – as individuals and as institutions

– must be prepared to redefine ourselves constantly. But when will

Ai surpass us? it already has – in many sections of our society.

Content

From airline tickets to agricultural fertilizers, Ai can help us digest big data, macromanage global resour-

ces, define unseen challenges and secure our food chain, our environment and a sustainable future. in

the industrial world of 4.0, billions of global indicators can be analysed in microseconds.

today, it is no longer just menial muscle and sweat jobs that are threatened. We are relinquishing highly

skilled positions in our society to intelligent computers. slowly, steadily, we are passing control in top

management and marketing, in high finance and federal government, in medical research and military

combat to the superior cognitive capabilities of Artificial intelligence. While the advantages are enor-

mous, many of the greatest thinkers in silicon Valley believe will soon threaten human existence.

„i don’t understand why more people aren’t worried”, says Microsoft founder Bill gates.

if we turn over too much responsibility too soon, we can lose control to a super intelligence which is

learning at lightning speed. there is no guarantee that we will always be Darwin’s Darling.

Bio

Us defense expert Jay Tuck was executive news director of the daily

network program tagesthemen on ArD television. he also served

twice as combat correspondent in iraq. his investigative reports on

security policy, espionage activities and weapons technology appear

in leading publications in europe, including Focus, Le Point, Stern,

Welt and ZEITmagazin.

336 pages, Plassen Verlag, 19.99 €

Publication date: 2016


rights sold to: china


Judith Grohmannon a secret Mission – What counter ter-rorist Units experience in the fight against crime and terrorism(ot: in geheimer Mission – Was Polizeispezialeinheiten

im Kampf gegen Verbrechen und terror erleben)

An intimate look at a closed world. First-hand insight into the world

of active counter-terrorist Units and the courageous men and women

behind, who fight every day against terrorism and crime to guarantee

with their own lives the security of the citizens.

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the german gsg9, the Austrian eKo-cobra, the British sc&o 19, the French rAiD, the Us-sWAt-teams –

these elite police units deal with kidnappings, armed operations against organized crime and terrorism.

they meet regularly to exchange their various experiences. Judith grohmann is the first outsider ever al-

lowed to access this fraternity. she reports exclusively from the secret world of 16 worldwide active elite

police units, which led her to the UsA, russia, Jordan, israel and to several countries throughout europe.

in this book, Judith describes not only the most dangerous operations, she gives also an introduction to

the selection process, the formation and the psychological training of these elite fighters. how do they

go along with every use of their physical and mental limits and how do they deal with traumatic experi-

ences? the author collected exciting and moving reports of the members of the units from various inter-

ventions over the past decade, including e.g. recent attacks like the charlie hebdo case. country-specific

and current amendments by the author are possible.

Bio

Judith Grohmann is an Austrian investigative journalist and author.

she is an alumni of the Private school Lycée Français de Vienne and

graduated from the University of Vienna in Political science, Journa-

lism and Japanese studies. As managing editor and journalist, Judith

has been working for Austrian magazines like profil, Der Standard or

Die Presse as well as Foreign correspondent from Austria for Münch-

ner Merkur.

250 pages, riva Verlag, 19.99 €


english sample translation & complete

French translation available

translation rights sold to:

czech republic, France/Belgium & Luxem-

bourg, Poland, romania, slovakia, UK


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Karl WetzigMy iceland(ot: Mein island)

Part of the Successful mare Series “My Island”

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this story of iceland begins under palm trees in a fortress with a view to the indian ocean.

in the seventeenth century this is where the icelander Jón Ólafsson cast up, later recording his memories

of the orient in vibrant and luminous colors. Using this early testimony of icelandic wanderlust and urge

for discovery as his springboard, Karl Wetzig tells the story of this island hard on the Arctic circle and in

so doing plumbs the famous icelandic sagas while also drawing upon his own rich personal experience

of years spent in the island nation. he relates the peculiarities of the icelandic language, reykjavík’s drin-

king and bar culture, hikes over craggy lava fields, and icy new Year’s dips in snowy river landscapes.

Wetzig’s perspective on iceland and its rugged topography is informed by a great love and knowledge

of the island, and readers who tag along will do so with seeing eyes and off the well beaten paths to

discover new and rewarding sights.

Bio

Karl Wetzig was born in 1956 in Düsseldorf. he pursued his studies

in Bonn and Uppsala and from 1992 to 1998 was a lecturer at rey-

kjavík University. he is the author of numerous travel books, and

under his complete name Karl-Ludwig Wetzig he has carved out a

reputation as a fine translator of nordic languages. these days he

lives between the harz Mountains and the Weser Uplands.




Further titles of the series “My island”

available, thereof rights sold:

My Cyprus by Joachim sartorius – UK;

The Princes’ Islands by Joachim sartorius –

croatia, France, saudi Arabia, turkey, UK

Peter Mathewsharro harring(ot: harro harring – rebell der Freiheit)

the first and only biography of the forgotten rebel, freedom fighter,

poet and painter

150 years before the foundation of the eU, he was campaigning for a

united europe

Meet the tragic hero of political romanticism, the “unknown poet” of

the 19th century and a rediscovery of the first order.

Content

Born in 1798 close to husum, harro harring was a dike reeve’s son who ventured out into the world to

learn to paint. in 1821, he travelled to greece to fight for greece’s independence against the turks. After

the november insurrection of 1830 in Warsaw, he wrote a revealing account of Poland under russian rule,

which became an instant best-seller, despite being immediately banned. his songs were sung at hambach

castle in 1832. harring was a member of “Young europe”, a secret society that, in 1834, under the leadership

of giuseppe Mazzini called for a united europe without borders and he was persecuted by Metternich’s

agents. he fled to england, heligoland and Brazil, met edgar Allen Poe and Margaret Fuller in new York and,

in 1848, tried in vain to awaken the Frisians to fight for freedom. harring, the novelist and poet, was arrested

for his actions over twenty times and was well-known as a fierce rebel. however, he ran aground just like

the revolution itself. harring was a visionary yet he died, poor and forgotten, by his own hand in 1870.

this gripping biography condenses harring’s life story into a master narrative of the tumultuous german

Vormärz period.

Bio

Peter Mathews, born 1951 in Bremerhaven, has been researching

harring for over twenty years. After studying economics, Mathews

worked as a publisher, promoter and publicist for several large pu-

blishing houses. As an author and ghost writer, he has written over

a dozen novels, crime thrillers, non-fiction books and screenplays,

including Die Wahrheit hinter der Wahrheit. Die Goldfine Akten with

Yitzhak goldfine (europa Verlag).



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A moral portrait of Block 10 in Auschwitz where nazi doctors used Jewish

women as subjects for cruel and barbaric experiments.

Hans-Joachim Langthe names of the numbers. how it worked to identify the 86 victims of a nazi-crime(ot: Die namen der nummern. Wie es gelang, die 86

opfer eines ns-Verbrechens zu identifizieren)

how can we keep the memories of those who lost their lives in nazi

crimes?

in giving them back their identity, like 86 Jewish victims, who are

followed until their last station.

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numerous publications have been written regarding Block 10. But Lang adds another dimension by fol-

lowing some of the young women, all Jewish, from their arrival at the ramp where they were chosen to

become the subjects of sterilization experiments. Most of them had been deported from greece, Belgi-

um, the netherlands and France. the women were brought to a building which looked somewhat like a

hospital though they were young and healthy. their confusion soon turned to despair and terror as they

realized that they were there to be tortured by brutal, inhumane procedures.

Lang also paints a moral portrait of the nurses and prisoner-doctors in Block 10, using survivors‘ testi-

monies. Most of the nurses had no medical training. some would even hit the women who screamed

with pain. the exact number of women who were experimented on in Block 10 remains unknown. it is

probably around 800. similarly, the number of deaths due to the experiments carried out there cannot

be determined. Many survivors who had been experimented on were later unable to have children.

claude romney Lewin (University calgary): „A very important piece of research which deals with a

particularly dark and revolting aspect of the Auschwitz history. Moreover, in light of the recent apology

issued by the german Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) to the victims of the crimes perpetra-

ted by nazi doctors as well as to their families, the book deserves to be widely read.“

Bio

Hans-Joachim Lang is a journalist from tübingen and has been

awarded with several prizes for his work, one of them the highly

renowned cMAth „champions Award“.

303 pages, hoffmann und campe Verlag,

19.90 €


english extra material available

rights sold to: France

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Hans-Joachim Langthe Women of Block 10. Medical research in Auschwitz (ot: Die Frauen von Block 10. Medizinische Versuche in

Auschwitz)

Content

german anatomical institutes always had problems obtaining sufficient cadavers for research and training.

in the ns period, universities could count on “extraordinary opportunities for cadaver delivery”. Mostly tacit-

ly, many bodies were those of victims of ns crimes. scientists exploited the exceptional political situation to

systematically supplement their institutional collections. their endeavors to fill the “lamentable gaps” took

on truly bizarre forms. in Austria, Jewish cemeteries were plundered for racial-political expansion of anato-

mical collections. A change in paradigm followed: intentional murder for the benefit of ns-oriented science.

in December 1942, anatomists discussed plans for “material acquisition”. August hirt, director of the anato-

mical institute at the reichsuniversität strasbourg, was to develop guidelines under the name „Ahnenerbe“.

the university was considered a center of excellence for nazi ideology. the anthropologists Bruno Beger

and hans Fleischhacker selected 86 Jewish prisoners in Auschwitz in June 1943 and deported them to the

concentration camp at struthof near natzweiler, where they were murdered. the bodies were delivered to

the anatomy department in strasbourg for preparation and used as anatomical specimens. For modern sci-

entists, the elucidation of these criminal acts is not exhausted in the search for an answer to the questions

of perpetrator, place, modus operandi or motive.

320 pages, hoffmann und campe Verlag,

22.99 €


rights sold to: greece, Poland

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Bio

Hans-Joachim Lang is a journalist from tübingen and has been

awarded with several prizes for his work, one of them the highly

renowned cMAth „champions Award“.

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Martin HäuslerDo You Understand schulz?(ot: Verstehen sie schulz – Wie der mächtigste Mann

der sPD wurde, was er ist)

interesting case studies and stories from Dr. Baumgartner’s day-

to-day practice

easily understandable information about our health

A one-of-a-kind portrait of schulz’s personal history and how he has

managed to become what he is.

“[…] Martin häusler’s detailed research focuses on the persona-

lity and political motivations of sPD chancellor candidate schulz.

schulz’s relationship with his siblings plays an influential role in this

context.” Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Online

Content

“Did you know that your body loves boring?” With sentences like this, the Munich general practitioner

Dr. Markus Baumgartner explains to his patients that they should not be surprised when their bodies

begin to show negative symptoms, considering that we subject them to constant stress, irregular slee-

ping and eating routines, and inadequate relaxation. this sentence is typical for the empathic doctor,

who, more than anything, wants his patients to understand why their bodies act up when they lose their

body-soul-mind equilibrium. this trained doctor describes his transformation from a surgeon to a gene-

ral practitioner and doctor for acupuncture: “From saul to Paul.”

this is not a textbook focused on any specific healing approach, even though Dr. Baumgartner frequent-

ly references traditional chinese medicine and yoga principles. he uses these as an easily comprehen-

sible, explanatory model. the text concentrates much more on his day-to-day practice, and his patients’

ordinary and not-so-ordinary symptoms and concerns. these true stories, linked to his personal insights

into a doctor’s thought process, will help readers to understand that what is often required is the utiliza-

tion of healthy – in the truest sense of the word – common sense.

Bio

Martin Häusler, born in 1974, wrote his first article for the Rheini-

sche Post. After completing degrees in public relations, geography

and sociology, he worked as a reporter, columnist and department

chief for gruner + Jahr and Axel springer. today, he works as a free-

lance writer with a concentration on social, political and ecological

subjects.

Bio

Dr. Markus Baumgartner, born 1968, studied medicine between

1989 and 1996 in Munich, new York, Paris, and Florence. since esta-

blishing himself as a specialist for general medicine in Munich Bo-

genhausen in 2003, he has further developed himself as a doctor for

natural medicine, acupuncture, chirotherapy, osteopathy, emergency

health care, and psychsomatics.


Publication date: May 2017

208 pages, teneues Media, 19.90 €

Publication date: March 2017

english sample translation available 208

pages, teneues Media, 19.90 €

Publication date: March 2017


Dr. Markus BaumgartnerYour Body Loves Boring: A Plea for healthy common sense (ot: Dein Körper ist ein spießer – ein Plädoyer für

gesunden Menschenverstand)

Content

not everyone gets a shot at being a chancellor candidate – a person is shaped for that position. this is

also the case for Martin schulz. it is his extremely diverse strengths that have transformed schulz into

the political strategist whom sPD members and an increasing number of voters believe can defeat

Angela Merkel. in order to objectively analyze these strengths, journalist Martin häusler engaged Martin

schulz in extensive conversations, interviewed colleagues of his from various professional and personal

spheres, and placed his findings under the proverbial microscope.

how did schulz become so power conscious? What sparked his political creative drive? What is the sour-

ce of his verbal brilliance? Who set his foundational values? Which experiences shaped the upbringing of

the youngest of five siblings, and from what did he draw the unconditional discipline that allowed him

to defeat his alcoholism? What inspired him to become such a devoted advocate for europe? And would

all of this be enough to turn him into a good chancellor for the entire german nation? these questions

can only be answered by taking a close look at his years growing up in the Aachen border area, the vola-

tile history of the schulz family, and the memories of his friends, supporters and critics.

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trendsetting topic – psychoneuroendocrinology

hidden infections: Danger for body and psyche

Why an ‚infected brain‘ is so much at risk

improve resistance to infection with easy everyday activities and

targeted sport

Content

infections are widespread: heartburn, arthritis, infections after injuries or of the gums, to mention just

a few. Many people are unaware that lack of movement and sleep, malnutrition and chronic stress, also

trigger infection processes that can have far-reaching health implications. they cause long-term illness

not only for our bodies but also for our psyche.

For a long time we have known that infections can cause diabetes, heart diseases and other serious

illnesses. that they also affect the brain and our behaviour, has only recently been discovered. An ‚infec-

ted‘ brain makes us unmotivated and often leads to social withdrawal.

With this book the reader learns how one can counteract infections of the body, through moderate life-

style changes. that includes anti-infection strategies, which tailor physical activity, nutrition and sleep, as

well as effective stress management.

Bio

Dr. Karsten Krüger, born in 1977, former performance athlete, stu-

died biology and sport science. he is the academic advisor at the ins-

titute for sport Medicine at the University of giessen, and since April

2017 Professor for sport and health at Leibnitz University, hannover.

144 pages, scorpio Verlag, 17.99 €



Karsten Krügerthe quiet enemy in my body – how chronic in-fections make us ill, and what we can do about it With foreword by Prof. Dr. Dr. christian schubert(ot: Der stille Feind in meinem Körper. Wie chronische entzün-dungen uns krank machen und was wir dagegen tun können)

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Susanne NollUpright and flexible – stay nimble and pain-free with healthy fascia(ot: Aufrecht und geschmeidig – Mit gesunden Faszi-

en beweglich und schmerzfrei bleiben)

Pain-free and mobile with healthy fascia

say goodbye to backaches and neck problems with targeted fascia

exercise

With many everyday tips and simple rolfing exercises

introduction by ‚Fascia Pope‘ Dr. Robert Schleip

Bio

Susanne Noll is a certified rolfing® therapist with her own practice

in Munich. she discovered Yoga and rolfing due to her own physical

complaints. today she enjoys helping others to be rid of reduced

mobility and pain.

www.rolfing-susannenoll.de



Content

today’s way of life often means we are no longer at home in our own bodies. through lack of move-

ment, bad posture and one-sided stress on our bodies, the health of our fascia suffers. the far-reaching

consequences: stiffness, chronic tensions, pain in the back, shoulders and neck. orthodox medicine

offers little lasting help.

the experienced rolfing therapist, susanne noll, shows readers a daily and effective way – through new

body awareness and healthy fascia – to regain a relaxed upright posture and increased mobility. the root

causes of many complaints will thereby be removed. And at the same time, a supple upright posture will

positively affect the psyche.

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Janice JakaitLove, or the courage of dedicating myself rather than sacrificing myself (ot: Liebe oder der Mut, mich hinzugeben, statt mich

herzugeben)

the new book from spiegel-Bestseller author Janice Jakait

A call for dedication

Moving and honest, unsparing and poetic

Content

Does it exist, the love that changes everything?

“Most of us hope that we can also find real love, that the passion that changes everything, is waiting

out there somewhere. But we are the only one who can achieve change. only when we grow to be that

person, whom we ourselves can love and who ‚satisfies‘ us, real love will find us in the form of another

human being.“

nothing is more written about than the immeasurable wonder of love – and nothing hurts us more than

when a relationship, that began so full of hope, falls apart.

Janice Jakait knows only too well, how it feels: the constant looking and dating, toxic relationships and

deepest loneliness, soaring infatuation and complete desperation. But then a sense and a chance reveal

themselves in all the wrong paths, crises and disappointments, and that’s when she begins to grow to

be the person who she herself would like to meet. she says goodbye to false expectations and ideas

about love, she faces up to her deep desires and fears, learns to say ‚no‘ to casual relationships and to

complete intellectualising. And then love suddenly stands before her ...

Bio

Janice Jakait, born in 1977, lives in heidelberg. in both her bestsel-

lers „roaring silence“ and „Be happy, not too late“ and in more than

100 interviews and seminars she has reported on her journey to her

real self – alone in a rowing boat, for months on an ocean, and then,

back on land through the depths of her soul. in her third book she

now tells of her greatest adventure in life: to find love – because

every kind of happiness is only real, if it is shared. www.jakait.com



Content

in our efforts to stay healthy we resort too often to expensive and over-strenuous remedies. We torture

ourselves with diets or in the fitness studio, give up on our simple indulgences, or put our hope in the

next superfood. there are however many more natural, and significantly more effective, ways to lead a

long and fulfilling life.

Dr. Michael handel, an expert on nutrition, motivation and psychology, reveals his formula for success:

easily understood guidance and surprising findings demonstrating how we can strengthen the interac-

tion between mental wellbeing and bodily health, in the most agreeable way.

A completely new look at what really helps us, and at the same time a highly sympathetic guide for all

who ultimately want to do what’s right, without taking the fun out of life.

Bio

Dr. Michael Handel obtained his doctorate in economics and has

studied sociology, psychology, motivation and nutritional science.

his business consultancy, Dr. handel consulting, has advised boards,

managers and teams from successful companies for 30 years. he lives

in stuttgart and Alicante (spain).



Michael HandelBecause it’s good for my health, i’ve deci-ded to be happy – ‚Wonder elixirs‘ for hap-piness, health and wellbeing(ot: Da es förderlich für die gesundheit ist, habe ich

beschlossen, glücklich zu sein)

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Andrea MergelMindful communication – Worthwhile en-counters at eye level (ot: Achtsame Kommunikation – Wertschätzende

Begegnungen auf Augenhöhe)

For a healthy conversation culture

speak mindfully, listen mindfully

good in contact with oneself and others, on the basis of non-

violent communication

Bio

Andrea Mergel is coach and communications trainer in cologne, as

well as an instructor for „non-violent communication in companies

and organisations“ developed by Marshall rosenberg.



Further titles of the series “Mindful living”


Selbstmitgefühl entwickeln by christiane

Brähler – china

Content

Mindfulness in communication enables true understanding and makes good solutions possible. this

practical guide shows how discussions, even with seemingly difficult people, can take a new course and

one can transparently stand up for one’s own desires. thus through mindfulness, the tone of internal

self-conversations can also become friendlier.

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time for leisure and regeneration

Free yourself from external and internal pressures

sylvia Wetzel is one of the best known german-speaking meditation

teachers

Content

Whoever can create internal and external space, that isn’t already organised and filled with activities, can

again sense what, deep inside, is demanding attention. the well-known meditation teacher sylvia Wetzel

inspires you to free yourself from chores and duties, in order to be free for what your heart really desires.

Bio

Sylvia Wetzel is a publicist, meditation teacher and co-founder of

the Buddhist Academy in Berlin-Brandenburg. in her books, seminars

and courses she integrates the knowledge of Western psychology and

philosophy with the insights of Buddhist wisdom. Within the scorpio

Achtsam-leben-series (“Mindful living”), the author also published the

title Vertrauen (trust).

www.sylvia-wetzel.de



Further titles of the series “Mindful living”


Selbstmitgefühl entwickeln by christiane

Brähler – china

Sylvia WetzelAdmit the need for leisure – Allow yourself time for the real important things(ot: Mut zur Muße – sich Zeit gönnen für das

Wesentliche)

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Annelie KeilWhen Life calls for help – relatives bet-ween devotion, duty and despair(ot: Wenn das Leben um hilfe ruft – Angehörige zwi-

schen hingabe, Pflichtgefühl und Verzweiflung)

it is time to take relatives into consideration!

to care for and be cared for: the dynamics of human relations in

case everything changes

emotional and social support

Bio

Prof. Dr. Annelie Keil, social- and health scientist, is since 2004 the

emeritus Professor and former Deacon of the University of Bremen.

the main areas of her work are health science and psychosomatic

illness research, biographic and life-world research, as well as wor-

king with people in life-crisis, the seriously ill and the dying. she is

the co-founder and head of the scientific advanced study ‚Palliative

care‘ at the University of Bremen and board member of the private

cardiovascular clinic ‚Lauterbacher Muhle‘.

www.anneliekeil.de



Content

What to do when Mr Alzheimer moves in to the relationship and suddenly there are three who live in

the same house? is the daughter-in-law responsible when the mother with dementia has to be looked

after? is it okay to divorce if one‘s partner changes into a different person, as a result of a serious illness?

From the first to the last breath, life is reliant on contact, love, help and care. every one of us is, to some

extent, committed to lifelong caring. if, however, illness, disability, frailty or dementia become part of

everyday life, partners are left unconsidered, with an enormous load – overstretched, overlooked and

left alone. the renowned health scientist Annelie Keil gives them a voice. Distinctively and unflinchingly,

she discusses questions that a growing number of people on the edge of despair are asking.

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Beautiful, strong and sensual with Lumira

secret russian knowledge of the strength of true femininity

how women realise their full creative potential

Best-selling author with regular seminar programs

Content

A woman has nine times the creative power of a man! But few modern women fulfil their true potential.

Most of them feel directionless and separated from their femininity, entangled in contradictions bet-

ween feminine instincts and society’s demands. Lumira shows in her new book: A woman’s element is

water, and her being is constantly flowing. intuition is therefore her most important tool, to unlock her

true energy and become healthy. Based on many practical exercises and instructions, Lumira helps all

women to find their way back to their original authentic strength and to live their femininity in every

sense: confident, strong and loving.

Bio

Lumira grew up in Kazakstan and the Ukraine and came to germany

as a young woman. here she further developed the russian-shamanic

healing practice (she learned these techniques since she was a child)

with the help of meditation, reincarnation therapy and kinesiology,

into a method for complete wellbeing and personal development.

www.lumira.de

240 pages, trinity Verlag, 17.99 €



Further titles by the same author available,

thereof rights sold to: Bulgaria, France, italy

and Poland

Lumirarealise Your Feminine strength – the big gui-debook for beauty, healing and spirituality(ot: Lebe deine weibliche Kraft – Das große Praxis-

buch für schönheit, heilung und spiritualität)

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Bernhard Kegel: Depths (ot: Abgrund)“Bernhard Kegel is the new Michael crichton.” Die Welt

in this compelling, painstakingly researched science novel, Bernhard Kegel gives the reader an insight into the

fascinating depths of biological research – this time set against the beautiful backdrop of the legendary galapa-

gos Archipelago.

352 pages, mare, published: 2017, english sample translation available

other available titles: Der Rote (2007), Ein tiefer Fall (2012)

Andreas Kollender: Kolbe (ot : Kolbe)Literary crime novel on one of the most important spies of World War ii. summer 1943: Fritz Kolbe, a civil servant

in the german Foreign Ministry is leading a double life. his love Marlene gives him the strength to carry on. But

she is married, and then suddenly her husband returns from the front …

472 pages, Pendragon, published: 2015, complete english translation available

rights sold to: UsA (english World)

Please contact Kathrin scheel: this Book travels Agency (except italian and Korean rights)

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rUlrich Warnkethe opening of the third eye – Quantum philosophy and the afterworld module(ot: Die Öffnung des 3. Auges. Quantenphilosophie

unseres Jenseits-Moduls)

the new Warnke: the next quantum philosophy bestseller

how we can connect to the knowledge of the universe

the „opening of the third eye“ corresponds to an intensive activation

of the pineal gland

interdisciplinary knowledge from quantum philosophy,

neurotheology, brain research and biology

Bio

Dr. rer. nat. Ulrich Warnke studied biology, physics, geography

and the theory of teaching. As a university lecturer he had teaching

assignments for biomedicine, biophysics, environmental medicine,

physiological psychology and psychosomatics, preventive biology

and bionics. since 1969 he has headed the working group ‚technical

Biomedicine‘. Warnke was the academic counsellor at the University

of saarland up to March 2010. he is a founding member of the soci-

ety for technical Biology and Bionics e.V. as well as a popular consul-

tant and seminar speaker.



Content

Latest research verifies that exceptional intuition, near-death experiences or states of enlightenment

have a clear biological basis. in the process particular body substances in the pineal gland are released –

exactly at that point in the body which the old ‚wisdom traditions‘ and so-called secret societies call the

‚third eye‘.

Ulrich Warnke, well-known interdisciplinary scientist and bestselling author, shows how it is possible to

bring about the opening of the third eye and how one can deliberately practise to access the resulting

information. the book describes in detail all aspects of the previously secret method, which in practice

can be applied by anybody. With the help of sound sequences on the enclosed cD, activation of the

pineal gland will be decisively assisted.

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crime/thriller

Andreas Kollender: out of Mind (ot : Von allen guten geistern)KriMiZeit Bestenliste (the Zeit’s monthly list of its top ten crime novels)

Andreas Kollender’s latest book, out of Mind, is a compelling piece of historical fiction featuring vibrant characters

and a highly original plot. it’s the story of an obsession of a fierce psychiatrist, who actually lived and was ahead of

the times. Ludwig Meyer fought for a better world in times of troubles due to the german revolutions of 1848–49.

464 pages, Pendragon, published: 2017, english sample translation available

rights sold to: UsA (english World)


Mechtild Borrmann: Who Breaks the silence (ot : Wer das schweigen bricht)top Bestseller: one of the best german crime novels.

Literary crime novel, awarded with Deutscher Krimipreis: Best Debut 2011

6 young people during World War ii and a Protagonist discovering the secrets of his father 60 years later.

224 pages, Pendragon, published: 2011, complete english translation available

rights sold to: Denmark, spain, italy, France, Japan, UsA and turkey

Zana ramadani: the Veiled Danger. the Power of Muslim Mothers and the german

obsession with tolerance (ot: Die verschleierte gefahr. Die Macht der muslimischen

Mütter und der toleranzwahn der Deutschen)Zana ramadani calls for an open and frank debate: “Within their own families, Muslim women reign supreme.

they bring up their daughters to be submissive lemmings and their sons to be spoilt macho men. And because

this sets them up for failure later in life, these pampered macho men become the next radical islamists. the next

terrorists.”

264 pages, europa Verlag, published: 2017, english sample translation available

rights sold to: Latvia and czech republic

Jan ilhan Kizilhan and Alexandra cavelius (co-writer): inside the Mind of is: the Logic

of the Mass Murderers (ot : Die Psychologie des is: Die Logik der Massenmörder)‘the acts of dehumanisation […] by is terrorists are unprecedented: men murdered […], women and girls raped

and enslaved, […] young boys forcibly converted and trained as child soldiers.’ Jan ilhan Kizilhan

A glimpse into the horror: how the is terror machine works.


Kai Psotta: Myth real Madrid (ot: Mythos real Madrid)”real is more than just a football club. real is a worldwide religion.“ carlo Ancelotti

real Madrid is the ultimate in the football scene. Players and coaches adore the most popular club in the world.

What is it that makes real bigger than any other club? how come that almost every football fan is under their

spell? Kai Psotta, sport journalist, has the key to their fascination. he has been talking to players, colleagues,

insiders and stars such as Mesut Özil, Arjen robben, coach legend carlo Ancelotti … and many more. this book is

a must!

271 pages, Plassen Verlag, published: 2017

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shirin with Jan ilhan Kizilhan and Alexandra cavelius (co-writer):

i remain a Daughter of Light (ot : shirin – ich bleibe eine tochter des Lichts)shirin is the voice of the unspeakable: a young girl’s experiences at the hands of is terrorists, her escape from this

living hell, brought to a close by the support of a german relief project for trauma victims. the book illustrates

her nightmares as powerfully as it does her hopes.


rights sold to: Poland and the netherlands

gabriele Baring: the germans and their hurt identity

(ot: Die Deutschen und ihre verletzte identität)A natural, even-tempered self-awareness and a positive national self-perception cannot develop without dealing

with the past. Baring’s book shows vividly and with many examples, how deeply we are entangled in our history

and which possibilities there are to break free from traumata and the shadows of the past.

320 pages, europa Verlag, Publication date: october 2017

nonfictiongeneral nonfiction

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rodica Doehnert: hotel sacher. A story of seduction (ot : Das sacher. Die geschichte

einer Verführung)A great love story, a colourful evocation of Austro-german history,

a legendary hotel: the sacher in Vienna


rights sold to: estonia, greek, Latvia, netherlands, serbia, UsA (english World)


Brunhilde Pomsel and thore D. hansen A german Life (ot: ein deutsches Leben)“Brunhilde Pomsel poses the question of who is responsible for the atrocities of the third reich. she asks this

question not only of other people, but also of herself. And some of what she says is particularly shocking coming

from a woman who, even at such an advanced age, is still so sharp and lucid.” süddeutsche Zeitung

the book accompanies the documentary film “A german Life”, nominated for the european Film Prize and sold in

40 countries



rights sold to: Arabia, croatia, czech republic, Denmark, estonia, Finland, greece, italy, Korea, Latvia, the nether-

lands, Portugal, romania, russia, spain (World), turkey, UK (english World)

Anne siegel: señora gerta – how a Viennese Jew Fooled the nazis While Fleeing to

Panama (ot: señora gerta. Wie eine Wiener Jüdin auf der Flucht nach Panama die

nazis austrickste)A woman who risks her life in a desperate situation to save the man she loves from the gestapo. she finds help in

an unexpected quarter – a german pretending to be a nazi. señora gerta, born in Vienna in 1915 is still living in

Panama city.



rights sold to: Panama

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Feelings of Animals (ot: Die gefühle der tiere)clear empathic and humorous: Peter Wohlleben’s pleading for a good and fair contact to animals shows with how

many prejudices we see our pets. Do they really like their mistress? or is this just a big misunderstanding – and

they need to? the must have book for every animal lover.

160 pages, Pala Verlag, published: october 2014, english sample translation available, translation rights sold to:

italy

traces of Men in the Forest (ot: Menschenspuren im Wald)A forest guide of another kind. Beneath many guides to animal marks we learn how to see how human beings

influence and change our forests. We learn how to interpret marks and tracks in the forest and we are able to see

the difference between an original forest and a cultivated forest. Fascinating and full of proposals of solutions.

160 pages, Pala Verlag, published: october 2015, english sample translation available

Angela Metzlaff: Forgiveness Brings strength

(ot: Vergebung machtstark)Forgiveness means to love yourself

in this book, Metzlaff shows how forgiveness opens up ourselves for an unconditional love – of others and oursel-

ves. We free ourselves for the life we long for.

Learn how to reconcile and love yourself by an experienced author, who has a broad network in the spiritual

scene.

240 pages, trinity, published: 2017

Adrian schulte: Know Your shit! What it says About Your gut

(ot : Alles scheiße!? Wenn der Darm zum Problem wird)Understanding the causes of intestinal problems and making the right choices: Adrian schulte shows that more

than anything else it is us, who are responsible for the damage done to our bowels and, ultimately, to our health.

his easy-to-follow bowel fitness programme is based on thousands of successfully treated real-life cases from a

clinic that specialises in bowel rehabilitation.

208 pages, scorpio, published: 2016, english sample translation available

rights sold to: czech republic, France, the netherlands, Poland and spain

nicole swidler: More than Love (ot: Mehr als Liebe. Für Paare, die

ihre Liebe vertiefen wollen)the experiential book for couples!

contains ideas of leading partnership experts, diary pages, questions of self-reflection and exciting proposals to

work on your partnership together and to note your own experiences on the way to a fulfilled relationship.

224 pages, scorpio, published: 2017

Mari nil: the Mercy of healing (ot: Die gnade der heilung)the touching story of a modern mystic and healer

For readers of Lorna Byrne or Anita Moorjani

the charismatic author, who is renowned in europe for her workshops, where she teaches people how to raise

their own healing and mediumistic skills, makes a promise in her book: We all have healing skills and if we learn

how to use them, we can work miracles.

240 pages, trinity, publication date: postponed to 2018

self-help / health & Medicine

Angelika selina Braun: Find Your own Medicine

(ot: Finde deine eigene Medizin)how to raise the healer in yourself:

genuine shamanic rituals for the modern human being;

self-healing processes through connecting your body, mind and soul;

the author passes on her knowledge, which she was taught within seven years by a 108-year-old shaman in

columbia, in intense seminars and social media activities.

240 pages, trinity, published: 2017

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Peter Wohlleben

international nonfiction bestselling author in 2015 and 2016

his book The hidden Life of Trees is translated in more than 30 languages

nature

crane Flight and Floral clockobserving, Understanding and Using Phenomena of nature in the garden

(ot: Kranichflug und Blumenuhr. naturphänomene im garten beobachten, verstehen und nutzen)

expeditions into nature begin right outside our front door. thousands of small and large processes occur here

that are fascinating and revealing – if you should notice them. in his book, Peter Wohlleben invites the reader to

train their senses in order to observe the signals sent out by the winds, clouds, plants and animals.

160 pages, Pala Verlag, published: 2012, english sample translation available, translation rights sold to: France,

italy, taiwan and UK

Understanding treesWhat trees tell Us, and how We should care for them naturally

(ot: Bäume verstehen. Was uns Bäume erzählen, wie wir sie naturgemäß pflegen)

Peter Wohlleben invites the reader to participate in a very special language course. he demonstrates very impres-

sively: trees only seemingly stand still and silent in our gardens. Beech, apple and co. not only communicate with

one another, but also with us – if we learn their language.

200 pages, Pala Verlag, published: 2011, english sample translation available, translation rights sold to: czech

republic, France, italy and taiwan

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