Paulo Coelho

From Paulo Coelho, author of the international bestseller The Alchemist, comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life. Rarely does adolescent love reach its full potential, but what happens when two young lovers reunite after eleven years? Time has transformed Pilar into a strong and independent woman, while her devoted childhood friend has grown into a handsome and charismatic spiritual leader. She has learned well how to bury her feelings . . . and he has turned to religion as a refuge from his raging inner conflicts. Now they are together once again, embarking on a journey fraught with difficulties, as long-buried demons of blame and resentment resurface after more than a decade. But in a small village in the French Pyrenees, by the waters of the River Piedra, a most special relationship will be reexamined in the dazzling light of some of life's biggest questions.

Beginning with a glimpse or a passing thought, & ending in an obsession, this book tells the story of how a renowned author discovers that his wife has disappeared leaving no trace, & how he remains mystified - and increasingly fascinated - by her absence. "Coelho's writing is beautifully poetic but his message is what counts… he gives me hope and puts a smile on my face." DAILY EXPRESS "His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people." TIMES "One of the few to deserve the term "Publishing Phenomenon".´ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

A fable about undauntedly following one's dreams, listening to one's heart, and reading life's omens features dialogue between a shepherd boy and an unnamed being, in a new keepsake edition of the modern classic. Reissue. Inbunden illustrerad specialutgåva, ligger i en kassett.

A chance meeting in Rio takes Maria to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune, yet ends up working the streets as a prostitute. In Geneva, Maria drifts further and further away from love while at the same time developing a fascination with sex. Written by the author of "The Alchemist", this work explores the nature of sex and love.

Wie berührt man die Seele? Durch Liebe oder durch Lust? Kann man die Seele wie einen Körper berühren und umgekehrt? Ein provozierendes modernes Märchen über die Alchimie der Liebe vom Erfolgsautor Paulo Coelho.

"The Zahir", Paulo Coelho's new novel available in paperback for the f irst time, incorporates exclusive new content including an extra secti on containing interviews with Paulo and plenty of information for thos e for whom the book just wasn't enough. It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession. One day a renowned author disco vers that his wife, a war correspondent, has disappeared leaving no tr ace. Though time brings more success and new love, he remains mystifie d - and increasingly fascinated - by her absence. Was she kidnapped, b lackmailed, or simply bored with their marriage? The unrest she causes is as strong as the attraction she exerts. His search for her - and f or the truth of his own life - takes him from France to Spain, Croatia and, eventually, the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. Mor e than that, it takes him from the safety of his world to a totally un known path, searching for a new understanding of the nature of love an d the power of destiny. With "The Zahir", Paulo Coelho demonstrates hi s powerful and captivating storytelling.

In his latest international bestseller, the celebrated author of The Alchemist addresses the fundamental questions asked by millions: What am I doing here today? and Why do I go on living? Twenty-four-year-old Veronika seems to have everything she could wish for--youth and beauty, pleny of attractive boyfriends, a fulfilling job, and a loving family. Yet something is lacking in her life. Inside her is a void so deep that nothing could possibly ever fill it. So, on the morning of November 11, 1997, Veronika decides to die. She takes a handful of sleeping pills expecting never to wake up. Naturally Veronika is stunned when she does wake up--at Villete, a local mental hospital, where the staff informs her that she has, in fact, partially succeeded in achieving her goal. While the overdose didn't kill Veronika immediately, the medication has damaged her heart so severely that she has only days to live. The story follows Veronika through the intense week of self-discovery that ensues. To her surprise, Veronika finds herself drawn to the confinement of Villete and its patients, who, each in his or her individual way, reflect the heart of human experience. In the heightened state of life's final moments, Veronika discovers things she has never really allowed herself to feel before--hatred, fear, curiosity, love, and sexual awakening. She finds that every second of her existence is a choice between living and dying, and at the eleventh hour emerges more open to life than ever before. In Veronika Decides to Die, Paulo Coelho takes reader on a distinctly modern quest to find meaning in a culture overshadowed by angst, soulless routine, and pervasive conformity. Based on events in Coelho's own life, Veronkia Decides to Die questions the meaning of madness and celebrates individuals who do not fit into patterns society considers to be normal. Poignant and illuminating, it is a dazzling portrait of a young woman at the crossroads of despair and liberation, and a poetic, exuberant appreciation of each day as a renewed opportunity.

Pieneen Viscosin kylään saapuu muukalainen, jonka repussa on yksitoista kultaharkkoa. Mies on entinen asekauppias, joka on välillisesti aiheuttanut oman perheensä kuoleman. Mies tulee etsimään kylästä vastausta piinaavaan kysymykseen: ovatko ihmiset luonnostaan hyviä vai pahoja? Kylä vastaanottaa uteliaana kummallisen muukalaisen ja joutuu tahtomattaan mukaan juoneen, joka jättää jälkensä kyläläisten elämään.

Profeten Elias mottar befaling fra Gud om å forlate Israel. Han kommer til en liten libanesisk landsby der han blir konfrontert med en ny kultur, og et folk som frykter krigen. I en verden av overtro, religiøse konflikter og dype tradisjoner, opplever Elias en rekke hendelser som fører ham til et direkte møte med Gud. Historien gir håp for det moderne mennesket, og den tar opp spørsmålet om skjebnen bestemmes av individet selv.

The bestselling novel from international literary phenomenon Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist.

"The Valkyries" is a compelling account of a forty-day quest into the searing heat of the Mojave Desert. This exciting new edition includes exclusive content, such as an interview with the author, in-depth background information on the book, recommended books if you liked this one, and much more. Why is it that we destroy the things we love most? This is the question Paulo Coelho faces in this sto

An extraordinary mixture of adventure story and guide to self-knowledge, this book recounts the spectacular trials of Paulo and his mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword. A compelling tale that delivers a powerful brew of magic and insight, The Pilgrimage recounts the amazing trials of Paulo Coelho and his mysterious mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword -- on a legendary road travelled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages. Paulo's visionary blend of mysticism, magical realism and folklore makes this an adventure story with a difference.

A chance meeting in Rio takes Maria to Geneva, where she dreams of finding fame and fortune, yet ends up working the streets as a prostitute. In Geneva, Maria drifts further and further away from love while at the same time developing a fascination with sex. Eventually, Maria's despairing view of love is put to the test when she meets a handsome young painter. In this odyssey of self-discovery, Maria has to choose between pursuing a path of darkness, 'sexual pleasure for its own sake', or risking everything to find her own 'inner light' and the possibility of sacred sex, sex in the context of love. A daring modern fable about the nature of love and sex.

En by behärskad av girighet, feghet och fruktan. En man plågad av mörka upplevelser i det förflutna. En kvinna på jakt efter lyckan. Inom loppet av en enda vecka måste de alla välja sin egen väg. Kommer de att välja det goda eller det onda? En mystisk främling kommer till den avsides belägna byn Viscos. Med sig har han 11 guldtackor och en märklig skugga. Den gamla Bertha, som dag efter dag har suttit utanför sitt hus vid infarten till byn, känner igen skuggan som den länge förebådade Djävulen, som kommer att föra Viscos mot dess undergång. Främlingen söker svaret på den enda fråga som betyder något för honom: är människan innerst inne god eller ond? Byborna tar emot honom med öppna armar och tilldelas därmed olika roller i ett avancerat spel som kommer att märka dem för livet. I sin nya roman skildrar Paulo Coelho kampen i var och ens själ mellan ljus och mörker, och det vi alla varje dag strävar efter: att våga följa våra drömmar och bemästra fruktan som hindrar oss från att verkligen leva. I Djävulen och fröken Prym blir själva mänskligheten satt på ett skrämmande prov. "Kommer med all säkerhet att bli en lika stor framgång som Alkemisten." L'Espresso, Italien "Paulo Coelho blottar människans svaghet och motiven som kan leda till dråp. Paulos fans kommer att finna alla de ingredienser som gjorde Alkemisten till den succé den är." Paris-Match, Frankrik En av de få som förtjänar beteckningen 'författarfenomen'." The Independent on Sunday, England

Lumoava tarina kahdesta rakastavaisesta ja heidän taistelustaan rakkauden ja elämän merkityksen löytämiseksi. Pilar on itsenäinen mutta levoton nuori nainen, joka on saanut tarpeekseen yksitoikkoisesta yliopistomaailmasta ja etsii suurempaa merkitystä elämälleen. Pilar muuttuu täysin, kun hän kohtaa lapsuudenystävänsä, hengellisen opettajan, joka vie hänet matkalle halki Ranskan Pyreneiden. Rakastavaiset taistelevat ennakkoluulojaan ja pelkojaan vastaan ja löytävät matkallaan sydämen ja sielun salaisuudet - ja lopuksi myös syvän rakkauden toisiinsa.

After being tricked into moving to Geneva as a dancer, Maria must work as a prostitute. She develops a fascination for her work and feels a great desire to help people enjoy sex, but has an aversion to falling in love. One day, however, a painter makes all her dreams come true.

Within each of us is a warrior of light. Each of us is capable of listening to the silence of the heart, of accepting failure without letting it get us down and of holding onto hope even in the face of weariness and depression. This text is a guide to the process.

Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book - a magical fable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above, all follow your dreams.

En by behärskad av girighet, feghet och fruktan. En man plågad av mörka upplevelser i det förflutna. En kvinna på jakt efter lyckan. Inom loppet av en enda vecka måste de alla välja sin egen väg. Kommer de att välja det goda eller det onda? En mystisk främling kommer till den avsides belägna byn Viscos. Med sig har han 11 guldtackor och en märklig skugga. Den gamla Bertha, som dag efter dag har suttit utanför sitt hus vid infarten till byn, känner igen skuggan som den länge förebådade Djävulen, som kommer att föra Viscos mot dess undergång. Främlingen söker svaret på den enda fråga som betyder något för honom: är människan innerst inne god eller ond? Byborna tar emot honom med öppna armar och tilldelas därmed olika roller i ett avancerat spel som kommer att märka dem för livet. I sin nya roman skildrar Paulo Coelho kampen i var och ens själ mellan ljus och mörker, och det vi alla varje dag strävar efter: att våga följa våra drömmar och bemästra fruktan som hindrar oss från att verkligen leva. I Djävulen och fröken Prym blir själva mänskligheten satt på ett skrämmande prov. "Kommer med all säkerhet att bli en lika stor framgång som Alkemisten." L'Espresso, Italien "Paulo Coelho blottar människans svaghet och motiven som kan leda till dråp. Paulos fans kommer att finna alla de ingredienser som gjorde Alkemisten till den succé den är." Paris-Match, Frankrik En av de få som förtjänar beteckningen 'författarfenomen'." The Independent on Sunday, England