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Brought to you by Penguin. THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CHESTNUT MAN IS BACK WITH A BLOCKBUSTER NEW THRILLER, SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX ADAPTATION Count to one, count to two… A strange voice from inside the woods, repeating a child’s counting rhyme. Count to four, count to...

This collection, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of 11 of the most renowned, widely-read, and essential philosophical works from Ancient Greece and Asia to 19th century America, including Meditations, The Republic, and more.

From the perspective of an unbeliever, Fear and Trembling explores the paradox of faith, the nature of Christianity, and the complexity of human emotion. Kierkegaard examines the biblical story of Abraham, who was instructed to sacrifice his son Isaac, and forces us to consider Abraham's state of mind. What drove Abraham, and what made him carry out such an absurd and extreme request from God? Kierkegaard argues that Abraham's agreement to sacrifice Isaac, and his suspension of reason, elevated him to the highest level of faith.

The police make a terrible discovery in a suburb of Copenhagen. A young woman has been killed and dumped at a playground. One of her hands has been cut off, and above her hangs a small doll made of chestnuts. Young detective Naia Thulin is assigned the case. Her partner is Mark Hess, a burned-out investigator who's just been kicked out of Europol's headquarters in The Hague. They soon discover a mysterious piece of evidence on the chestnut man - evidence connecting it to a girl who went missing a year earlier and is presumed dead, the daughter of politician Rosa Hartung. 

Existentialism: Philosophical and Literary Works is a compelling anthology that delves into the realm of existentialist thought, exploring the profound philosophical and literary works that have shaped this influential movement. From the psychological depths of Fyodor Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground to the existential dilemmas of Søren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling, and the introspective reflections of. Friedrich Nietzsche's Ecce Homo, this collection encompasses a wide range of existentialist voices.

The great figures of modern philosophy led generations to struggle with the most crucial of questions and break through a new understanding of conscience and existence. Nietzsche's work is radical, sometimes violent, often ironic; it fascinates anyone bold enough to delve into it, exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history, and covers a wide range of subjects. Immanuel Kant is one of the most important figures of German philosophy, said to have affected a Copernican revolution in philosophy.

Ready yourself for this carefully crafted collection of quotes from some of the greatest minds the world has ever seen! Featuring world-famous playwrights, philosophers, activists, Presidents and physicists, from Churchill and Shakespeare to Gandhi and Einstein, this is an entertaining and inspiring compilation covering everything from Ancient Rome to modern-day Britain.

Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and religious author interested in human psychology. He is regarded as a leading pioneer of existentialism and one of the greatest philosophers of the 19th Century.

Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and religious author interested in human psychology. He is regarded as a leading pioneer of existentialism and one of the greatest philosophers of the 19th Century. In Fear and Trembling, Kierkegaard aimed to understand the anxiety that must have been present in Abraham when God commanded him to offer his son as a human sacrifice. Abraham had a choice to complete the task or to forget it.

Ein bestialischer Mord erschüttert Kopenhagen. Schnell wird klar, dass es einen Zusammenhang zu einem lang zurückliegenden Fall gibt. Die erste Spur führt zu einem perfiden Stalker, der seine Opfer kaltblütig kontrolliert und auf grausame Weise erniedrigt. Als eines der Opfer spurlos verschwindet, übernehmen die Kommissare Naia Thulin und Mark Hess die Ermittlungen. Fieberhaft setzen sie die einzelnen Puzzlestücke zusammen, doch der Täter scheint stets einen Schritt voraus zu sein.

International Bestseller A New York Times Book Review Best Book of the Year Winner of the Barry Award for Best First Mystery/Crime Novel Audie Awards Winner A NETFLIX Original Series. Don't miss the sequel series, "The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek" premiering May 7, 2026. “A...

Cal, the ultimate bad-boy player in TAT, is about to crawl on his knees and prove to Tayla that he has changed for the better. With all the chaos that the boys of TAT and the women who love them have had to face this year, it may be harder than he ever imagined. When a woman from Cal's past shows up with a shocking secret Cal must decide if he really can ever give Tayla what she needs.

This first new translation of Kierkegaard's masterwork in a generation brings an essential work of modern philosophy to vivid life. While the majority of Kierkegaard's work leading up to The Concept of Anxiety dealt with the intersection of faith and knowledge, here the renowned Danish philosopher turns to the perennial question of sin and guilt. First published in 1844, this concise treatise identified - long before Freud - anxiety as a deep-seated human state, one that embodies the endless struggle with our own spiritual identities.

Authors Imran Rashid and Soren Kenner have sparked an international debate by revealing the "mind hacks" Facebook, Apple, Google, and Instagram use to get you and your children hooked on their products. In Offline, they deliver an eye-opening, research-based journey into the world of tech giants, smartphones, social engineering, and subconscious manipulation. This provocative work reveals how digital devices change individuals and communities for better and worse. 

Nietzsche is a major figure in Western philosophy. His work is radical, sometimes violent, often ironic; it fascinates anyone bold enough to delve into it, exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history, and covers a wide range of subjects. Nietzsche's writings borders on the poetic; his aphorisms are particularly well-known for conveying all the radicalism of his thinking in an intense but light, sometimes amusing manner.

Something doesn’t add up. We live better than ever - and still, many of us don’t feel truly happy. This is a search for what we might have missed. Conversations with people who feel the same. Looking for new ways to find modern happiness, and how we might break the paradox. The search begins on the Atlantic coast of Portugal. powerofsmile.dk

Dose of Discovery is BioXconomy's monthly science podcast about the ideas, research, and people shaping modern biomedicine.Hosts AJ and Søren bring their scientific training to make sense of biomedical discovery for listeners. The show brings thoughtful, accessible conversations to subjects that often feel closed off or over-complicated.Each month, they sit down with leading scientists to explore research shaping oligo therapeutics, mRNA technology, and advanced therapies, and more, tracing how those ideas move from research toward real-world impact.For biotech professionals, researchers, and...

In Vino Veritas is a captivating section of Kierkegaards Stages on Life’s Way, first published in 1845. Paying homage to Platos Symposium, this work invites each participant to deliver a speech on the theme of love. Renowned scholar Lee M. Hollander remarked that Kierkegaards interpretation surpasses Platos in its subtlety, richness, and humor. Yet, he cautions that Kierkegaards work teeters on the edge of improbability, given its lush observations and ornate style, in contrast to the grounded nature of Platos text. This engaging collection features characters from Kierkegaards other ...

Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and religious author interested in human psychology. He is regarded as a leading pioneer of existentialism and one of the greatest philosophers of the 19th Century.

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