New in the publishing program
by Jan Klage
In *ROCK’N’ROLL MINDSET – Why Successful Entrepreneurs Think Like Rock Stars*, Jan Klage brings together two worlds that seem worlds apart—and shows that, at their core, they function in surprisingly similar ways. Because great bands, extraordinary entrepreneurs, and bold organizations don’t wait for all the conditions to be perfect. They challenge the rules. They dare to experiment. They tolerate contradictions. They make mistakes. They get back up. And they forge their own path.
Paperback, 302 pages, German, €29.90
by Jan Klage
In his newbook, *The “Mutti” Complex: Germany on the Couch*, Jan Klageasks how a major strength could have turned into a mindset that is increasingly getting in our way today. The change Germany needs cannot be ordered from “Mutti” yet again. It requires more initiative and a willingness to take responsibility. A fresh start doesn’t come for free.
Hardcover, 342 pages, German, €29.90
Author and historian Felicitas von Aretin, who holds a doctorate in history, takes her readers on a journey to ten of her favorite monasteries. She is not seeking the secluded world behind high walls, but rather the people who give these places a face: members of religious orders and artists, preservers and innovators—people who are creating something new from the monasteries’ legacy.
Hardcover, 240 pages, German, 49,90 €
by Jakob Ernst
Kids on the rear seat headrest. A beer behind the wheel. Smoking on a plane. Spring-loaded slingshots as children's toys. Swimming naked during school swimming lessons.
An entertaining and astonishing journey through time, exploring the Federal Republic of Germany and its ever-changing rules, values, and customs.
Paperback, 236 pages, German, €24.90
by Ute Cohen
What does freedom mean—not as a concept, but in practice? The author spoke with 13 prominent figures of our time on this topic. The book features: Bazon Brock, Boris Palmer, Raphaël Enthoven, Wolfgang Kubicki, Michel Houellebecq, Roman Lipski, Ulf Poschardt, Charlotte Casiraghi, Marko Martin, Frauke Petry, Frédéric Lo, Zazie de Paris, and Philipp Peyman Engel.
Hardcover, 256 pages, German, 49,90 €
by Mara Gardot
Happiness without a saddle is a quiet, powerful book about closeness, trust and the courage to let go of traditional habits. Behavioral scientist Mara Gardot shows how we can rediscover horses as sentient partners - without using, dominating or riding them. And how these wonderful animals help us to see ourselves with different eyes.
Paperback, 278 pages, German, €24.90
Who was known as the “Golden God”? Which singer owes her international career to a car breakdown? Volume 2 of the “Krach” series by Spiegel author and former BRAVO editor-in-chief Alex Gernandt is another adventurous journey through eight decades of rock and metal history—once again featuring 26 in-depth interviews, including with Robert Plant, Pete Townshend, Brian May, James Hetfield, Eddie Van Halen, Cher, and Joan Jett.
Hardcover, 240 pages, German, 44,90 €
by Martin Knoch
This richly illustrated coffee-table book features interviews with 16 of Germany’s best-known blues musicians. It includes photos—some never before published—from their lives and careers. It offers a fascinating kaleidoscope of live music in both parts of Germany over the past 50 years.
Hardcover, 256 pages, German, 49,90 €
by Peter Prange
To mark his 70th birthday, bestselling author Peter Prange is giving all book lovers a very special gift: In his richly illustrated memoir, *Alle Erinnerung ist Gegenwart* (*All Memory Is the Present*), he tells the story of his own life. In doing so, he also offers a glimpse into his personal photo album.
Hardcover, 240 pages, German, 49,90 €
by Tobias Nikolayev & Ralf Grützbach
Following the success of Volume 1, the two podcasters, Ralf and Tobias, have once again compiled 14 unique portraits of manor houses, country castles, residences, and fortresses. “What is it like to live between the ideal and reality?” They discuss this with people who are actively working to preserve this cultural heritage for us and future generations.
Hardcover, 256 pages, German, 49,90 €

