River - Esther Kinsky
‘After many years I had excised myself from the life I had led in town, just as one might cut a figure out of a landscape or group photo. Abashed by the harm I had…
In a distant future where the sun no longer shines, Toshiro Kamiya gives up his body to a sinister floral metamorphosis for a payday.The earth of the distant future is covered in thick clouds, and the sun no longer shines. Plants wither, and oxygen is thin. To fight extinction, humankind has developed a technology that turns humans into plants, providing a small amount of oxygen. Is this process sustainable? Is it ethical? Toshiro Kamiya must consider these questions as he’s faced with a difficult choice—save his family or save himself.Struggling in poverty and slowly transforming, Kamiya must figure out how to spend the two brief years of humanity he has left after undergoing the transfloration procedure. The vine growing from his stomach has made him question his relationship with his mother and his employment at Transflora Medical. Meanwhile, Kamiya’s childhood friend Hourai assists in the investigation of a string of murders committed by a spiriflor.
‘After many years I had excised myself from the life I had led in town, just as one might cut a figure out of a landscape or group photo. Abashed by the harm I had…
A Canapé bible full of fail-safe recipes for every occasionFrom quick, easy canapés to sophisticated party appetisers that will wow your guests, you''ll find everything you need to entertain with style in Canapés. Whether you''re…
Three great Canadian short story writers with a Welsh connection. Four mesmerising stories interwoven with words, images and memory as ideas of your place in the world shifts across tides of time and energy, people…
Publikace určená manažerům, podnikatelům a studentům VŠ se zabývá uceleným souborem témat, která jsou obrazem rozhodovacích procesů v podniku. Prakticky zaměřený výklad je doplněn rozsáhlou případovou studií a návodnými schématy. Autor vychází z konkurenceschopnosti jako…
At a time when food producers have to make significant changes to their businesses in order to survive, a review of benchmarking in agriculture and discussion of its future potential is critical. This book meets…
The hilarious new sequel to The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by the bestselling creator of Hurrah for Gin.Lottie Brooks is back for spring term at secondary school and ready to face anything. No…
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