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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introducing the new 'How To.' series from #Merky Books: unlock your potential with our short, practical pocket-sized guides._______________________________________________________How to Move It: Reset Your BodyThis book is about motivating your body through the power of movement, focusing on you as an individual and not the ideal of fitness we see so often. Before you lift a single kettle bell or hit the yoga mat, Nike Master Trainer Joslyn Thompson Rule will break down the stages to moving your body for the better. Starting with your brain, then your breathing and finally your body. Packed full with motivational and practical exercises for mobility, strength, conditioning, and recovery.This book is a personal trainer in your pocket, encouraging you along the way and helping you to have a healthy relationship with fitness.Written by Joslyn Thompson RuleForeword by Kadeena Cox, MBE_______________________________________________________Designed to inspire and encourage readers to unlock their potential and provoke change, the How To series offers a new model in publishing, helping to break down knowledge barriers and uplift the next generation.Creatively presented and packed with clear, step-by-step, practical advice, this series is essential reading for anyone seeking guidance to thrive in the modern world. Curate your bookshelf with these collectible titles.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's late summer 1940, and Isla's Donahue's idyllic lifestyle comes to an abrupt end when her father sends her to the harsh confines of the poorhouse.Determined to find a way to escape, Isla quickly enlists the help of her new friends, and together they leave the hellhole that is Coxhill for a new life in Liverpool.It's while she's en route to Liverpool that she meets the handsome Theo, but all is not as it seems, and Theo's dark past comes back to haunt them both.Hurt and betrayed, Isla has all but given up on love when she runs into a man she thought she'd never see again.Will true love prevail or will his own past put an end to their happiness ___________Why readers love Katie Flynn . . .'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy''Hard to put down''Her characters are like old friends''Heartwarming romance'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Richly detailed' THE NEW YORKER'Carr has taken an often overly romanticised historical figure and given her new life and originality.' THE TIMES'A vivid, visceral read' TRACY CHEVALIER'Bold and intimate' TLS\*\*\*They are imprisoned, but not contained.Three women cross a loch. It is 1567: one of them is pregnant, two of them fretful. The boat takes them to Lochleven castle in the middle of the water. Awaiting them are courtiers braying for blood, hellbent on keeping one of them under lock and key: Mary Queen of Scots.In the tower, Mary's maids Frenchwoman, Cuckoo and watchful Scot, Jane are her only allies, and the chamber their entire world. A new reality sets in where they are at the mercy of not only their keepers, but of raging Scotland itself.In the outside world, Mary's kin, Queen Elizabeth claims she can do little but write. Downstairs, the shrewd jailor-courtier Margaret Erskine places her daughter-in-law Agnes in the chamber as her pair of eyes. Hope seems futile until the bewitching Lady Seton arrives. Seton's power shifts everything in the tower and soon a plan is hatched.But which of them will risk it all to save their mistress Which woman loves her queen best THE TOWER is a triumphant story of desire, grit, God-given power and wiles from a striking new voice in historical fiction.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A dark, lyrical fantasy blending the world of the Fae with the stories mothers tell to keep their daughters safe - and the consequences of disregarding the truth, no matter how sinister.Gemma lives with her mother in an isolated antique shop in Michigan, near a small patch of woods that conceals an enchanted gateway to fairyland. She knows she's not supposed to go into the woods - her mother Virginia has warned her multiple times about the monsters that lurk there - and yet defiantly, curiously, she goes anyway.Virginia understands her daughter's defiance. She knows the lure of the woods all too well. Her own mother warned her about the monsters that resided there, and she also did not listen. Until a witch cursed her true love, Ash - Gemma's father - into the form of a beast in the days before Gemma's birth. And if Virginia cannot break the curse before her daughter turns fifteen, Ash will eat Virginia's heart and Gemma will belong to the witch. So Virginia will do whatever she can to protect her daughter - even if it means stealing Gemma's memories away.But everything changes when Gemma inadvertently gets too close to the truth, and the witch steals Virginia away instead. Now it is up to Gemma to venture deep into Fae lands to try and rescue her mother and break the curse.Told in alternating viewpoints between Gemma and Virginia, this lyrical novel is not only a tale of a girl's fantastical quest through a darkly magical fairyland, but also an examination of the complex bonds of love and resentment that lie between parents and their children.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The gripping saga from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of The Workhouse Girl. At just eleven years old, Stella Barry is torn from her poverty-stricken mother and thrust into service. One Sunday, she returns home for a longed-for visit to find her family have been evicted from their lodgings. And have vanished without a trace. Seven years later, plucky, determined Stella has thrived. But when terrible circumstances force her to flee, with no references and only a few personal possessions, she knows she'll need all her strength to survive. Setting out on her own, can Stella finally find her family, and the loving home she's always dreamed of READERS LOVE DILLY COURT:'Truly riveting. It has everything to keep you spellbound. What a talented author. I read until my eyes drooped.''Full of wonder, drama and romance. A very easy and enticing read with a wonderful ending.''So touching and gripping. amazing where love takes you. Could not stop reading.''Twists and turns on every page, drawing me into the heartaches and dilemmas.''Her characters are like old friends'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Suberb . . . vivid' TELEGRAPH'The arrival of a writer of considerable gifts' TLS 'Michael Deagler is the real deal . . . a truly intelligent work from a clearly intelligent writer' PERCIVAL EVERETT'Illuminating and moving' AIMEE BENDER\*\*\*Dennis Monk is about to spend his first summer sober. At twenty-six he is ready to re-join sensible adult life, but just when Dennis needs stability, his uptight parents kick him out into a world of couch-surfing.Everything around him has changed and everyone he knows seems to be doing better than he is. At every street corner, former classmates, estranged drinking buddies, and prospective lovers threaten to burst the bubble of his recovery. And Dennis Monk is about to learn the difference between getting sober and staying sober in this new world.Early Sobrieties is a devastatingly witty novel about coming of age a second time. Deagler's debut marks the arrival of an astonishing new voice in American fiction.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A powerful book' Marilynne Robinson'A book to be read and re-read' Jesmyn Ward'Poetic and fierce' Yiyun LiFrom the moment Ava Carson and her ten-year-old son, Toussaint, arrive at the Glenn Avenue family shelter in Philadelphia in 1985, Ava is already plotting a way out. Estranged from her own mother, Dutchess, and their home in Bonaparte, Alabama, Ava is determined to give her sonthe chance of a better life.But when Toussaint's father, Cass, reappears, Ava is swept off course by his charisma and his bold vision for racial justice. As Ava becomes more enmeshed with Cass and the radical group he has created, Toussaint begins to sense the danger and threat of violence simmering all around him. He begins to dream of Dutchess and Bonaparte, his home and birthright, but can he find his way there The Unsettled is an explosive and vital story of belonging, legacy and survival from one of America's most talented storytellers.'I can't remember when I read anything that moved me quite this way, besides the work of Toni Morrison' Oprah Winfrey on The Twelve Tribes of Hattie.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'So Entertaining' Five-star Reader Review'Prepare to put your life on hold' Five-star Reader Review'This book was absolutely sensational' Five-star Reader Review'A gripping exploration of fame, secrets, and the dark side of reality TV' Five-star Reader ReviewIT'S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND MURDER. A REALITY DATING SHOW TAKES A DEADLY TURN.When Kansas sweetheart Maggie Lathrop is crowned the winner of America's most popular dating show, her life is transformed overnight.Suddenly, Maggie has it all: a gorgeous husband, an immaculate Los Angeles mansion, and an entourage of glamorous friends.Despite picture-perfect appearances, the world Maggie has created is shattered after she's found murdered in a desolate warehouse.As her sister, Emma, attempts to uncover the truth about Maggie's life, a deadlier side to Hollywood is revealed.Because being beautiful can have the ugliest consequences. . .___________________________'People Pleaser is the definition of a page-turner. Entertaining and relevant, it is a gripping exploration into the dark side of glamour and fame.' Sian Gilbert'A richly textured, compulsively bingeable, pulse-yanking ride, full of sophisticated twists, smart cultural commentary, and heart. The last 50 pages made me miss my subway stop. I loved it.' Eve Gleichman'Dark and wickedly funny. This searing debut explores the worlds of fame and influencer culture with razor sharp precision. Catriona Stewart is one to watch!' Asha Elias'So addictive.an ideal holiday read' Mirror 'Packed with twists and turns.' That's Life! Crime Scene Magazine'Another book I picked up without reading the blurb and was hooked on straightaway.' Prima'Gripping, fun, and perfect sunbed reading.' Jewish Chronicle.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Very amusing'Daily MirrorBeloved wit and raconteur, star of stage and screen, multitalented writer, director and humanitarian - few stars of the twentieth century were as highly regarded as Sir Peter Ustinov.From his birth in April 1921, this highly acclaimed autobiography spans Ustinov's extraordinary career as the star of Spartacus, Quo Vadis, Death on the Nile and many other classics. Eccentric relatives, school masters and manic Hollywood moguls are all brought unforgettably to life alongside encounters with the great and the good, from Sir Laurence Olivier to J. B. Priestley.This warm and revealing book gives an enthralling portrait of a man whose unique gift of laughter made him one of the most popular and respected entertainers in the world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this spectacular novel inspired by true events, New York Times bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and resilience.'A delight!' KATE QUINN'A heart-in-your-mouth tale of family, friendship, and romance' CHARMAINE WILKERSON'A dreamy beach book that also sizzles with tension' FIONA DAVIS-----------2016Fresh from her mother's funeral, Mari arrives on Martha's Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts to study under the enigmatic painter Elizabeth Devereux.But she soon realises that her relationship to the island runs deeper than she ever thought possible.1942It's World War II, and Smith sisters Cadence and Briar are faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together as the US army arrives on their island.In an attempt for normalcy, the sisters start a book club that quickly grows in numbers and becomes a lifeline for the women who remain on the island.That is, until a German soldier's arrival casts shadows of doubt and danger. Who can they really trust in their tight-knit community -----------Praise for The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club'Irresistible . . . This story drew me in, then swept me away!' Lisa Wingate, author of The Book of Lost Friends'The glorious Martha Hall Kelly's most personal novel yet . . . with a surprising turn that will inspire readers everywhere' Adriana Trigiani, author of The View from Lake Como'An ode to the human heart and the power of books to connect us-no one writes about the sustaining cords of female friendships quite like Martha Hall Kelly' Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Margaret Fuller'Her characters are so beautifully crafted.' Genevieve Graham, nationally bestselling author of The Secret Keeper'Full of thoughtful and detailed prose, endearing characters, swoony romance, and thriller-worthy intrigue.' Natalie Jenner, nationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society'A heartwarming novel of audacious women inspiring hope with a dash of heartbreak' Sarah McCoy, New York Times bestselling author of The Baker's Daughter.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Some secrets are best left in the dark. A gothic mystery with an immersive setting and strong heroine at its heart_________________London, 1833Doctress Hester Reeves has been offered a life-changing commission.But it comes at a price. She must leave behind her husband and their canal-side home in Kings Cross and move to Tall Trees - a dark and foreboding house in Fitzrovia.If Hester can cure the ailing health of its owner, Gervaise Cherville, she will receive payment that will bring her everything she could dream of.But on arriving at Tall Trees, Hester quickly discovers that an even bigger task awaits her. Now she must unearth secrets that have lain hidden for decades - including one that will leave Hester's own life forever changed.___________________________Praise for House of Shades:'A wonderful, gothic mystery with the most engaging heroine in Hester Reeves. . . Lianne Dillsworth has woven a complex, moving story, asking questions which still resonate deeply today' Elodie Harper'Intensely moving, compulsively readable and beautifully written. Hester is a wonderful protagonist. I thoroughly enjoyed it' Rosie Andrews'Gripping, heart-breaking and brilliantly told. Hester Reeves is fresh and relatable - I felt every twist and turn of her story and was rooting for her from the get-go' Lucy Barker'I loved this original and compelling tale of intrigue, quest and retribution. one not to be missed' Mary Chamberlain'A gripping Gothic tale that weaves a page-turning plot together with blazing social commentary and a protagonist, Hester, who leaps off the page' Louise Hare'A cracking read and a deft (and timely) unpicking of complex questions around atonement and accountability. Wildly refreshing and full of heart' Hester Musson Praise for Lianne Dillsworth:'A fascinating, empowering story of a young woman's search for identity and justice in Victorian London' Jenifer Saint'Dillsworth is a class act' Woman & Home'Highly recommended for anyone who loves mystery, drama and Victorian London' Louise Hare'Memorable' Sunday Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Armchair General team has done it again. An absorbing read for Christmas.'Peter Caddick-Adams'Brilliant and immersive.'Harry SidebottomThe second book in the Armchair General series, where YOU choose the fate of the First World War________________________________HISTORY IS WRITTEN BY THE VICTORS. WILL IT BE YOU TAKE THE HOTSEATAssume the role of real historic decision-makers: general, leaders, soldiers and intelligence officers of the Allied Forces during World War I.EXAMINE THE INTELLIGENCEExplore eight key moments from the First World War, using real contemporaneous intelligence: including the July Crisis, the Battle of the Somme, and the Russian Revolution.CONSIDER THE SCENARIO & MAKE YOUR DECISIONFrom battlefields to the Royal Courts, each tactical and strategic decision you make leads to a different outcome.Will you follow the path of the past - or shape a new history. ________________________________PRAISE FOR THE ARMCHAIR GENERAL SERIES'An original and exciting approach.The Armchair General adds enormously to our understanding of the conflicts' JAMES HOLLAND'A reminder that history is a never ending now, a relentless and endless present that comes without the luxury of hindsight' AL MURRAY'Wonderfully original.putting readers at the heart of the decision-making process and allowing them, literally, to change the course of history. This is counterfactual history at its very best' SAUL DAVID.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there.' Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAIThe promise of the internet has been stolen.Over the last decade, a handful of giant companies like Facebook and Google have seized control of the web - sapping its dynamism and taking its profits for themselves.But there is a way to take it back.Here, a leading Silicon Valley investor argues that blockchains - the radically free and democratic new type of software design that underpins 'web3' - could return financial and decision-making power to the internet's users. For the first time, we won't just read and write on the internet - we will own it, too.'A must for anyone who wants to better understand the real potential of blockchains and web3.' Bob Iger, CEO, Disney'A refreshing and radical new take at a time when we need fresh thinking more than ever.' Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind and author of The Coming Wave'The most elegant and sophisticated argument for blockchain to date . . . Shines as a history of computing and the internet.' Fortune.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ''THIS SUMMER''S MUST-READ . . . LIKE ONE DAY AND NORMAL PEOPLE'' THE TIMES''I DIDN''T WANT IT TO END'' LIANE MORIARTY, internationally bestselling author of BIG LITTLE LIES''AS WARM AS A DAVID NICHOLLS NOVEL'' STYLIST''FRESH AND ORIGINAL . . . HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING''CLEVER, JOYFUL AND SO FUNNY'' NINA STIBBE, author of LOVE, NINA''DEEPLY APPEALING AND WINNING'' MEG WOLITZER, New York Times bestselling author of THE INTERESTINGSWhat happens when you find love, but life keeps getting in the way When she first meets Adam, Coralie is new to London and feeling adrift. But Adam is clever, witty, and - he insists - half an inch taller than the average British male. His charming four-year-old daughter, Zora, only adds to his appeal.And yet ten years on, something important is missing from the life Coralie and Adam (though let's face it, mostly Coralie) have built. Or maybe, having gained everything she dreamed of, Coralie has lost something she once had: herself.Set against an eventful decade that included the soap opera of five Prime Ministers plus Brexit and Covid, Consider Yourself Kissed puts the subjects of love and family on a grand stage, bringing to life how the intimate drama in our homes inescapably competes for energy and attention with the shared drama of our times.Consider Yourself Kissed is a captivating portrait of a woman in love which effortlessly balances sweetness with bite, the public with the personal, and humour with heart.\*\*\*''Sweet and tender'' PANDORA SYKES''Ringingly original and just absurdly good'' CATHERINE NEWMAN, New York Times bestselling author of WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS''I''m annoyed I didn''t write this book myself'' MADELEINE GRAY, author of GREEN DOT'So astonishingly clever, but with a core of love. I adored it' DAISY BUCHANAN, author of INSATIABLE'Oh, how I loved and empathised with Coralie!' JENNIE GODFREY, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS''So well-drawn it was like peering through someone's kitchen window'' CLAIRE DAVERLEY, author of TALKING AT NIGHTREADERS LOVE CONSIDER YOURSELF KISSED . . . 'I predict this will be the book of the summer' 'So much more than a romance. Delightful, refreshing and thoughtful' 'Funny, insightful and thoroughly enjoyable' 'Exceeded my expectations and lifted me out of a real reading rut' 'The kind of book you want to share with everyone' 'An engaging and thought-provoking book about the messiness of love, the complications of family life, and the quiet losses that often go unnoticed until it's too late'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The must-read BL webtoon by DOYAK is now in print! In this mature-rated comic three men collide in a tangled web of love, power, and crime.When a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian's indifferent façade. But Ian's life isn't made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang - and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover - a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn't careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder.Volume 1 collects episodes 1-13 of the webcomic Wet Sand.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Three women, two families, one forbidden marriage. Get ready to fall in love with the brand-new regency romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Godmersham Park and Miss Austen, now a major BBC TV series.'A richly imagined family saga, love story and social comedy' Times'Gripping and moving and also so sharp and funny. I loved it!' Sabine Durrant, bestselling author of Lie with Me'Has all the wit and wisdom of a Jane Austen novel' Red -----------------1820. Mary Dorothea is living under the sole charge of her widowed father, Sir Edward, a man of strict principles and high moral values.But when Sir Edward marries Miss Fanny Knight of Godmersham Park, Mary's life is suddenly changed.Mary's new stepmother, Fanny, comes from a large, happy and sociable family, and Fanny's brothers are amusing, handsome and completely charming.One brother is particularly attentive and, as Mary approaches her seventeenth birthday, a bond forms between them that leads, on the last day of the year 1825, to a proposal of marriage.Sir Edward's outrage is immediate, his refusal absolute. The union will never take place.There appears to be only one solution . . .-----------------Praise for The Elopement:'Hornby's Austen books are funny, bittersweet family sagas, impeccably researched and lavishly imagined' The Times 'Tremendous' Nigella Lawson'Has all Austen's wit and unnerving powers of observation with an extra twenty-first century zap' Ferdinand Mount, prize-winning author of Big Ceasars and Little Caesars'Few writers are as perspicacious or half as delightful as Hornby' Karen Joy Fowler, international bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club'A captivating return to the world of the Austens' Woman & Home'Combines meticulous period research with a fine feeling for the characters' inner lives, hopes and fears' Daily MailReaders are loving The Elopement:'I was hooked from the first page' 5-star reader review'I loved every minute of this novel' 5-star reader review'One of the best books I've read this year. It's a delight - by turns refreshing, funny, romantic, poignant and touching' 5-star reader review'Full of warmth, wit and suspense' 5-star reader review'It is so well-written with vivid period detail that I felt immersed in the Austen world and did not want it to end' 5-star reader review.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The rebellion's fight turns into a battle of the heart in this pulse-pounding conclusion to the Crimson Sails trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Katee Robert. Nox has been steadily working as a quartermaster for the rebellion for years. They don't ask for much in return, except for one crucial thing - that their ex, the noble Lord Bastian, stays as far away from them as possible. To say things ended poorly between them is an understatement . . . and it's the only relationship Nox has never quite recovered from. But now the rules have changed. Siobhan, the rebel leader, has emerged from hiding to tell Nox that Bastian's involvement in the rebellion has been discovered, and he's being taken captive. The fate of the entire rebellion now rests on Nox and Siobhan's ability to rescue Bastian from the Cwn Annwn ship. Saving Bastian is only the start of their hardships, and Nox's complicated relationships and entanglements with Bastian and Siobhan put not only their life at risk but their heart on the line.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An absolute gem. Dark, funny and iconoclastic' THE TIMES'Razor-sharp and deeply unsettling while being endlessly entertaining. A triumph.' JENNIE GODFREY, author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS'A delicious, literary feast. A wickedly funny and sharply relevant novel of duplicity and betrayal with a glittering cast of literary greats.' ANNA MAZZOLA, author of THE BOOK OF SECRETS'A masterful novel, OBJECTS OF DESIRE is utterly irresistible; it's dark and wickedly fun. One of my favourite books of the year so far.' FLORA CARR, author of THE TOWER'A biting, unflinching study of art and deceit . . . Neil Blackmore has achieved his best work yet.' ANNIE GARTHWAITE, author of CECILY\*\*\*Hugo Hunter was the most celebrated gay novelist of the 20th century. He published two masterpieces, securing his place alongside the dazzling literary greats of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and rubbing shoulders with everyone from Truman Capote to James Baldwin, Gore Vidal and George Orwell.But after decades of fame and excess, just as New York City enters the 1980s and awakes to the coming horror of AIDS, Hugo finds himself running out of money. Out of nowhere, he receives an extraordinary lifeline: an offer from his longtime publisher. Two million dollars, for a memoir and a new novel.The money will solve all his problems - except for one thing. Hugo Hunter is an imposter. He stole both of his novels. Now, how far will he go to produce a third At once dark, moving and deliciously vicious, OBJECTS OF DESIRE traverses the 20th century, featuring an astonishing cast of characters. It is both a colourful glimpse into the lives of the cultural elite, and a tense, gripping story of betrayal, deceit, and literary fraud.\*\*\*Praise for Neil Blackmore'An astounding story . . . I relished every page.' SIR IAN McKELLAN'One of the most original voices in historical fiction today.' THE TIMES'Compellingly real.' DAILY MAIL.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Charming, witty and profound, this stylish 50th anniversary hardback edition of A LIFE IN LETTERS is the perfect addition to any Wodehouse-lover's bookcase.'The letters, gossipy in the kindliest, most amused/bemused manner, bear true witness to the wide-ranging influences on Wodehouse's' best-known novels and best-loved characters.' THE TIMES'It's hard to imagine a better beach companion' PROSPECT\*\*\*The definitive edition of P.G. Wodehouse's collected letters, edited with commentary by Oxford academic Sophie Ratcliffe.One of the funniest and most admired writers of the twentieth century, P. G. Wodehouse always shied away from the idea of a biography. A quiet, retiring man, he expressed himself through the written word. His letters - collected and expertly edited here - provide an illuminating biographical accompaniment to legendary comic creations such as Jeeves, Bertie Wooster, Psmith and the Empress of Blandings.Drawing on previously unpublished sources, these letters give an unrivalled insight into Wodehouse, covering his schooldays at Dulwich College, the family's financial reverses which saw his hopes of university dashed, life in New York working in musical comedy with Jerome Kern and George and Ira Gershwin, the years of fame as a novelist, and the unhappy episode in 1940 where he was interned by the Germans and later erroneously accused of broadcasting pro-Nazi propaganda.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Real-life, hard-won wisdom on how to start, run and grow a successful business, from the founder of The Sweaty Startup.If you ask the average person who an entrepreneur is, they'll probably say people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. But the truth is, you don't need to know how to code or raise VC money to start a business. There are hundreds of millions of small business owners globally, with most creating simple, straightforward services that customers need.Nick Huber, founder of The Sweaty Startup and several million-dollar businesses, challenges the prevailing Silicon Valley wisdom by demonstrating that success as a small business owner is based on the essential principle of doing common things uncommonly well. In The Sweaty Startup, Nick offers readers the simplest, easiest, and lowest-risk path to reclaiming entrepreneurship, generating value, and forging a new path to get ahead on their own terms. By returning to the most foundational business tactics, this book is a refreshing burst of clarity and simplicity in a world that's obsessed with technology startups, the suffocating squeeze of digital innovation, and the elusive lure of billion-dollar payouts.Filled to the brim with practical insights, inspiring real-life stories, and actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, Nick will reveal how to create a business that succeeds on the most essential level: making money, consistently and predictably over the long term. His book will redefine entrepreneurship and become the go-to handbook for years to come.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Jedi reluctantly team up with the nefarious Lourna Dee in this full script for the Star Wars audio original Tempest Breaker.Lourna Dee is not a villain. She's not a hero. She's a survivor. The former Tempest Runner, wanted by both her Nihil allies and the Republic, has evaded imprisonment and death from both groups more times than she can count. But even Lourna cannot outrun the mysterious blight that devours everything wherever it appears. And Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil, has announced that only he knows the secret to stopping it.Desperate, the Republic and Jedi turn to Lourna with an offer: help the Jedi stop the blight, and in return, Lourna will have a clean slate and the chance to decide her own future.Teamed with Avar Kriss and Keeve Trennis, the same Jedi who once hunted her, Lourna leads the search for the Nihil's chief scientist, Baron Boolan, the only being who may have answers to the mystery of the blight, as well as Marchion Ro's true plans.Lourna weighs the Republic's offer of true freedom against her own instincts for survival as her team heads deeper into Nihil territory, straight toward the very dangers Lourna has worked for so long to elude. And when the opportunity arises to face off against Marchion Ro himself, even Lourna Dee may be willing to sacrifice everything to fulfill a quest for revenge. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER AND PERFECT SUMMER READ\* They don't make footballers - and football autobiographies - like this anymore. The brutally honest, riotously entertaining story of the much-loved Everton legend and iconic Premier League bad boy. 'A hell of a read. I couldn't recommend it more. Powerful' Gary Lineker'Pure charisma' The Times'The honesty is unrestrained . there is humour . there is much to amuse . He has been through the storm and lived to tell the tales' Daily Mail 'Funny, sad, regretful, optimistic. Duncan Ferguson - scarred, but warm, charismatic and brutally honest. Big Dunc is terrific' Tom English, BBC'He's real' Roy Keane'A legend' Carlo Ancelotti'One of life's good guys. Kind and generous. As you can imagine, I'd much rather him be a teammate than be an opponent ' Alan Shearer____________________________________________________________________ Praised by Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson as one of the greatest and most passionate players to ever play the game, Duncan Ferguson, or Big Dunc as he is known, is larger than life in every sense. Measuring a towering 6 feet 4 inches in height, from the moment the striker emerged in British football in the 1990s, he was front and back page news. On the pitch, fans loved Duncan for his roguish charm, his thrilling goals and his total commitment in every game. Fighting tooth and nail, he was a born leader and took no prisoners. Like his rival Roy Keane, he played close to the limit, and often crossed it. Such as the time he was sentenced to 3 months in Glasgow's toughest prison for headbutting an opponent - the first and only time a footballer has ever gone to jail for a crime committed on a football pitch. In BIG DUNC: The Upfront Autobiography, Duncan reveals, for the first time, the full story: the truth about his experiences in prison, his partying with African princes and Liverpool gangsters, his fighting with burglars, his making and losing a fortune, and how he turned his life around through his beloved Everton F.C. In the process, the book sheds light on one of football's most charismatic but notorious and enigmatic hardmen. He is a pillar of the community in Merseyside, giving back to stricken children who share a similar tough upbringing to his own. Duncan's book takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of humour, drama and redemption. Buckle up. ____________________________________________________________________________'Duncan Ferguson is an iconic figure for Evertonians as a great number 9.Big Dunc loves the scousers & the scousers love him!' Jamie Carragher'Duncan is possibly the most misunderstood man in football. His football IQ and knowledge of the game is second to none, couple that with the person he is and you've got nothing but quality' Tony Bellew\*A Sunday Times Bestseller, May 2025.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'As compassionate as it is clinically rigorous . . . a myth-busting, parent-respecting, evidence-soaked call to rethink everything we think we know about infant sleep.'Guddi Singh, British Medical Journal'Clearly written and engaging, with really useful suggestions that will help manage parents' expectations and anxiety, How Babies Sleep is a must-read for anybody who wants to understand the first 365 days of a human life.'Russell Foster, neuroscientist and Sunday Times-bestselling author of Life Time---How babies sleep is both exceedingly simple and excruciatingly complex. It is simple because it is based on a few straightforward biological principles that affect all babies the world over. It is complex because we have made it so.Over the past century and a half, we have tried to manipulate baby sleep to fit with the rapidly changing nature of adult lives. The mismatch we have created with our babies' biology is framed as 'baby sleep problems', and infants are often 'treated' using behavioural and clinical interventions. But it is not baby sleep that needs fixing - only our understanding of it.In How Babies Sleep, pioneering and award-winning infant sleep researcher Professor Helen Ball brings together cutting-edge science, anthropological insight and practical advice to provide parents with everything they need to help them confidently - and sanely - navigate the first 365 night-times with a new baby. It will teach you how to harmonise your needs with those of your infant, and empower you to reject approaches that make you uncomfortable and experiment with strategies that work for you and your family.----'Finally - the baby sleep book all new parents actually need.' Amanda Ruggeri, award-winning science and parenting journalist'An accessible, intelligent account of the issues around baby sleep.' Sue Gerhardt, psychotherapist and author of Why Love Matters'The most important voice we have to bring clarity.' Greer Kirshenbaum, neuroscientist, doula, and author of The Nurture Revolution'A must-read . . . Compelling, reassuring, and empowering, it will change everything.' Tiffany Belanger, author of Cosleepy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love - the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated, Eisner Award-winning Lore Olympus, including a brand new bonus short story!'You have no authority here.'Revelations rock Olympus as Persephone's trial ends, threatening to throw the gods into a new war.Though Persephone and Hades become closer than ever after she opens up to him about all she has endured, their peace is shattered when another truth is revealed: Apollo is Zeus's son. The announcement shocks the pantheon, and the king of the gods realizes that the would-be usurper wants Persephone's power to take the throne.Zeus banishes Persephone to the Mortal Realm and, out of fear, cuts it off entirely from the rest of the gods. This decree succeeds in undercutting Apollo's plan, but also inadvertently begins a decade-long divine cold war when Hades strikes back by shuttering the Underworld. With the gods scattered and weakened, Kronos uses the ensuing bedlam to finally escape his imprisonment and begin staging his own coup.Persephone has only one choice when she discovers all the realms on the verge of collapse: Descend into the Underworld to try to defeat the power-hungry Titan, claim her rightful place as queen, and reunite with her one true love.This edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.This volume collects episodes 180-206 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A dark, lyrical fantasy blending the world of the Fae with the stories mothers tell to keep their daughters safe - and the consequences of disregarding the truth, no matter how sinister.Gemma lives with her mother in an isolated antique shop in Michigan, near a small patch of woods that conceals an enchanted gateway to fairyland. She knows she's not supposed to go into the woods - her mother Virginia has warned her multiple times about the monsters that lurk there - and yet defiantly, curiously, she goes anyway.Virginia understands her daughter's defiance. She knows the lure of the woods all too well. Her own mother warned her about the monsters that resided there, and she also did not listen. Until a witch cursed her true love, Ash - Gemma's father - into the form of a beast in the days before Gemma's birth. And if Virginia cannot break the curse before her daughter turns fifteen, Ash will eat Virginia's heart and Gemma will belong to the witch. So Virginia will do whatever she can to protect her daughter - even if it means stealing Gemma's memories away.But everything changes when Gemma inadvertently gets too close to the truth, and the witch steals Virginia away instead. Now it is up to Gemma to venture deep into Fae lands to try and rescue her mother and break the curse.Told in alternating viewpoints between Gemma and Virginia, this lyrical novel is not only a tale of a girl's fantastical quest through a darkly magical fairyland, but also an examination of the complex bonds of love and resentment that lie between parents and their children. 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Very amusing'Daily MirrorBeloved wit and raconteur, star of stage and screen, multitalented writer, director and humanitarian - few stars of the twentieth century were as highly regarded as Sir Peter Ustinov.From his birth in April 1921, this highly acclaimed autobiography spans Ustinov's extraordinary career as the star of Spartacus, Quo Vadis, Death on the Nile and many other classics. Eccentric relatives, school masters and manic Hollywood moguls are all brought unforgettably to life alongside encounters with the great and the good, from Sir Laurence Olivier to J. B. Priestley.This warm and revealing book gives an enthralling portrait of a man whose unique gift of laughter made him one of the most popular and respected entertainers in the world. 384 pp. Englisch.…