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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the captivating historical romance packed full of drama, forbidden love, and secrets from below the royal stairs, perfect for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey.Buckingham Palace, 1952As a telephonist in the Royal Household, Helen Hill hears many private conversations on a daily basis.Whilst the sad death of King George preoccupies the minds of those around her, Helen is battling her own difficult family news alone.When she meets Jake, a dashing journalist, she is won over by his charm. Their time together brings a sense of joy and freedom she hasn't experienced in years.But Jake has a plan for Helen, who holds the key to royal secrets that could lead to a front-page story.A story that would change his career, and both their fortunes, forever.Torn between duty and love, Helen must face an impossible decision. Where do her loyalties really lie Praise for The Palace Girls:'An engrossing, emotional read' Betty Walker, author of WW2 historical fiction saga series The Cornish Girls'A treasure trove of fascinating historical detail' Lesley Eames, bestselling author of WW2 saga series The Wartime Bookshop'Five stars!' Norma Curtis, author of The Coronation Party'Breathtaking, richly atmospheric, and totally immersive' Andie Newton, USA Today bestselling author'A clever, pertinent and enjoyable read' Jenny Holmes, author of The Spitfire Girls Series'Intriguingly romantic' Peterborough Review'Downtown fans will enjoy this well-crafted novel' Choice Magazine.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The extraordinary memoir of the sporting icon, devoted friend to Rob Burrow, and fundraising hero who has inspired the nation in his fight against MNDWINNER OF THE 2024 SPORTS BESTSELLER AWARD AND OVERALL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SUNDAY TIMESNOW UPDATED WITH TWO BONUS CHAPTERS ON SINFIELD'S LATEST CHALLENGESTHE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER__________________________________________________________________________'A very British hero, the unassuming yet utterly superb Kevin Sinfield - rugby league great turned rugby union coach turned charity fundraiser, all while carrying a torch for the true meaning of sport and friendship. The Extra Mile tells how Sinfield set about raising money to combat motor neurone disease, the appalling condition that has gripped his former Leeds Rhinos teammate and best pal, Rob Burrow. If Sinfield weren't such a modest man, his story could be subtitled, How to Be a Decent Person.' The Times, Sports Books of the Year, 2023'If you want inspiring, uplifting and empowering. give this amazing man some of your time' Jake Humphrey'Kevin Sinfield is adored and respected . . . he is the best of men' Brian Moore, Daily Telegraph'I've always thought Kevin Sinfield was a hero. His quiet, calm, committed leadership makes people want to support him and we are all doing that as he supports Rob Burrow and everyone living with MND' Clare Balding'The friendship between Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow gives you faith in humankind' Sir Chris Hoy__________________________________________________________________________The Extra Mile is no ordinary sports memoir. But Kevin Sinfield is no ordinary sportsman. A one-club legend of Leeds Rhinos, who has now crossed codes as a defence coach for the England national rugby union team, Kevin Sinfield is a rugby icon. But in recent years has shown heroism of a very different kind through his selfless and extraordinary fundraising for motor neurone disease (MND), the terminal illness that has affected his best mate and former teammate Rob Burrow.Sinfield's epic challenges have included running 7 ultra marathons in 7 days, and running over 101 miles in 24 hours. In the process, Sinfield has captured the hearts of the nation and over £7 million for MND. He was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday honours for his efforts, along with the Freedom of Leeds and a special BBC Award for his fundraising.Told with Sinfield's characteristic warmth, dry wit and inspirational leadership, The Extra Mile is the story of an astonishing life, of an enduring friendship, of perseverance against the most difficult of challenges, and of a remarkable, humble human being who has defied the odds. The book equips readers with the tools and the mindset to embrace togetherness and to overcome their own challenges. It leaves the reader with the urgent question: Who would you go the extra mile for to help in life PRAISE FOR KEVIN SINFIELD'Inspirational does not do him justice, he's that and much, much more' Matt Dickinson'Kevin Sinfield is an incredible human being' Gabby Logan'A total hero' Yvette Cooper'Britain's greatest sportsman (off the pitch) . Kevin Sinfield's fundraising is a poignant story of friendship and human endeavour' The Times __________________________________________________________________________ Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, June 2023 Awarded the Sports Bestseller Award and Overall Sports Book of The Year, at The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards, in association with The Sunday Times - 6th June, 2024.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The No-Holds-Barred Sunday Times bestselling Autobiography'Tyson Fury is an amazing real-life champion' Sylvester Stallone____________________________________________________________________Tyson pulls no punches in his most candid, comprehensive and entertaining book yet, which chronicles for the first time in full his inspirational story - the rise, the fall, and the rise again, which saw him come back from the brink of suicide to reclaim his heavyweight crown.Access-all-areas and full of never-before-told stories, Tyson looks back on his life and career to examine what's really defined him: his Travelling upbringing, his fighting family (including his dad John and his half-brother Tommy), his beloved wife Paris, his 6 beautiful children, his mental health battles, his faith, his boxing rivalries and the fights, pitfalls and challenges along the way.Tyson shares fascinating blow-by-blow accounts of his inspiring victories against Deontay Wilder and Dillian Whyte, his recovery from the depths of depression, and his journey to reclaiming his world heavyweight title.With revealing intimacy, Tyson also shares new sides to his character: in the weeks before the biggest fight of his career in 2021 the devoted father was sleeping on a hospital floor in intensive care tending to his new-born daughter Athena who was born premature and fighting for her life.'The book is brilliant.such an interesting read.' Chris Evans.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Why Indian spirituality holds the key to a life of true fulfilment - the new book from the multi-million-copy bestselling authors of IKIGAIHow can I find purpose in my life In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. If you can find the balance between them, you will discover the Four-Way Path - and begin a journey into true and lasting fulfilment.Uplifting and comforting, this book honours some of the oldest and greatest spiritual practices to explain how the Four-Way Path can awaken your purpose, free you from stress and fear, and find lasting peace.It will unlock a life full of happiness and meaning. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2025Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Non Fiction 2025'Extraordinary and uplifting' OBSERVER'A triumphant tale of survival' FINANCIAL TIMES'An extraordinary book' LITERARY REVIEW'Inspirational' THE SCOTSMAN'To read this book is to be reminded of the importance of kindness, of beauty and of storytelling' iPAPER'A phenomenal memoir. I am in awe' AMY LIPTROT'Beautiful, deep, transfixing . . . it will burn a home in your heart' LEMN SISSAY'Essential reading, life-changing . Beautiful, earth-shattering and unforgettable' SAMANTHA MORTON'Mesmerising, heart-breaking. I'll never forget it' ANNIE MAC'Should be required reading' CLAIRE FULLERThe government told a story about me before I was born.Jenni Fagan was property of the state before birth. She drew her first breath in care and by the age of seven, she had lived in fourteen different homes and had her name changed multiple times.Twenty years after her first attempt to write this powerful memoir, Jenni is finally ready to share her account.Ootlin is a journey through the broken UK care system - it is one of displacement and exclusion, but also of the power of storytelling. It is about the very human act of making meaning from adversity.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An explosion of creative beauty and heart' NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAH, author of CHAIN-GANG ALL-STARS'Dazzling and inventive' DANIELLE EVANS, author of THE OFFICE OF HISTORICAL CORRECTIONS'North's ability to capture the essence of queer experiences with authenticity and empathy sets this work apart . . . tender and insightful' GLAMOUR\*\*\*Raffi is a physicist who spends their days removing stars from pictures of the night sky, dreaming about parallel universes. In this one, they're falling for a queer sculptor named Britt who they almost met when they were kids - if only they'd had the courage to say hello.What if Raffi had said hello The question catapults Raffi across alternate universes, each an answer to the question of what their life might be like if things had happened just a little differently.Each universe is beautiful and dangerous for Raffi. Where apocalyptic landscapes teem with bears, mothers fracture into hordes of animals, and glistening sandcastles stand tall enough to live inside. Across them all, Raffi searches for a life that feels their own. But everything eventually leads them back to Britt: the girl they loved and lost.IN UNIVERSES is a kaleidoscopic and tender navigation of love, queerness and belonging that bursts with imagination and hope.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe empowering, inspiring, patriarchy-smashing first book by the TikTok and Spotify star Drew Afualo.Drew Afualo is best known as the internet's 'Crusader for Women' and is at the head of a new generation of entertainment's rising stars, with more than nine million followers across her social platforms. She soon realized that men on social media were creating sexist content aimed at disparaging women, and also containing rampant fatphobia, racism, and other forms of bigotry with very real-life consequences. It didn't take long for her to step into the role of unofficial watchdog for misogyny, and her signature laugh is now recognized as a feminist call to arms.Loud is part manual, part manifesto and part memoir. It is a summoning cry to rid the internet (and our hearts, minds, and lives) of terrible men and create a space to fight outdated patriarchal ideals. Above all, it makes it clear that behind Drew's fearsome laugh is a mission and a life philosophy, a strategy for self-confidence from the inside out, and a pathway to once and for all remove men from the centre of how women and fems think about themselves. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The fifth gripping novel in the bestselling Clay Edison seriesWhen coroner-turned-private investigator Clay Edison is approached to work on a fraud case, he uncovers more than he bargained before: a decades-old scheme targeting the vulnerable.His investigation leads him to a strange town in the remote California wilderness where the residents don't care much for outsiders.They certainly don't like Clay asking questions. And they'll do just about anything to keep him quiet. . .______________________________________________Praise for Jonathan Kellerman's No. 1 New York Times bestselling thrillers:'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' Sunday Telegraph'High-octane entertainment' The TimesJonathan Kellerman, New York Times bestseller, February 2024.…