Ebury publishing aug 2019 (13 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Young Maisie Halliday has escaped the grinding poverty of the northern town where she was born and now lives in the glittering world of professional dancing. At the outbreak of the Second World War, she volunteers as an ambulance driver, finding joy both in helping the wounded during the Blitz and also in her friends among the other drivers in the Bloomsbury Auxiliary Ambulance Depot. Maisie is at the Cafe de Paris nightclub when it is bombed. In the chaos, she attempts to help an injured man, and by this charitable act she becomes mixed up in what may well be a murder. A series of incidents, all connected to a handsome, arrogant American, throw Maisie's life into a dangerous spin. Is anything what it seems in wartime With one serious misjudgement, Maisie risks losing everything she holds dear.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Liar. Bad mother. Murderer You decide.Ex-journalist Mercer Hennessey can't think of a good reason to get up in the morning. Since losing her husband and her little girl in a car crash, she's living in what she secretly calls the darkness. But when her editor asked her to write an instant true crime book on the murder trial of Ashlyn Bryant, Mercer finds a new purpose.On trial for the murder of her baby, Ashlyn is currently the most hated person in America. If Mercer can write the story of her conviction, she might just have a bestseller on her hands, as well as achieving justice for a little girl. And Ashlyn is so obviously the villain of the story: a party girl, man-crazy, ambitious and unrepentant. She's clearly never been a good mother. But is she a killer. 'Ryan raises the bar sky-high - I knew she was good, but I had no idea she was this good.' Lee Child.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Whatever life throws at you, Arnie has the answer.Do you revere the legend that is Arnie Do you agree that the best activities for your health are pumping and humping Do you trust that if it bleeds, you can kill it Then this is the book for you.Be inspired by the no-nonsense life philosophy of Arnold Schwarzenegger, through his best and most ridiculous motivational quotes.And remember: Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The exquisite sound of a lone chorister singing Once in Royal David¿s City amid the candlelit chapel of King¿s College, Cambridge, marks the start of the Christmas festivities for millions of people round the globe. Broadcast at 3pm on Christmas Eve, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols provides a precious moment of tranquillity amongst the bustle of the festive season. Take a journey through the fascinating history of carols, from the very first - sung by the angels to the shepherds at Bethlehem - to anecdotes from contemporary King's choristers. Learn how carols have evolved from pagan songs to become one of our nation's most sacred treasures. Accompanied by lyrics and music and compiled in conjunction with Radio 4 and King¿s College Chapel, Carols From King¿s is the official companion for fans of Christmas and carols alike.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If the thought of getting crafty with your children fills you with glittery dread then this book is for you.Quick Crafts for Parents Who Think They Hate Craft is packed with 40 projects free from crazy origami to lose your cool over and PVA glue to clean out of everyone's hair. Get creative with your children even if you're short on time (or patience). Split into 4 sections: play with it, wear it, spruce it up and useful things, all of the crafts have been created to ensure that play can continue once the crafting is over. Go on a swashbuckling adventure complete with pirate hook and sword, whale watching in the bath or a leafy jungle safari with hairy baboons and rattling snakes.Crafting doesn't have to leave you cranky and the floor sticky.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Chiryoku = Intellectual Power. Compared to the West, people in Japan live longer, healthier lives and at the heart of their culture - and part of their daily routine - are brain-training puzzles. The square-box puzzles here, familiar to millions in Japan, are a workout for your mind. Test and strengthen your mental agility, concentration, numerical skills, powers of reasoning, observation and creative thinking. Enjoy working through puzzles that will take you from total beginner to master mind and help keep your brain healthy for years to come.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE ULTIMATE STOCKING FILLER GIFT FOR GAMERSFrom one of the leading Fortnite gamers in the world comes your guide to outclassing the rest at playing games. Packed with illustrations, photographs, anecdotes, and insider tips, this complete compendium includes everything Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins wishes he knew before he got serious about gaming.Here's how to: -Build a gaming PC-Practice with purpose-Develop strategy-Improve your game sense-Pull together the right team-Stream with skill-Form a community online-And much moreGames come and go, but Ninja's lessons are timeless. Pay attention to them and you'll find that you're never really starting over when the next big game launches. Who knows - you may even beat him one day. As he says, that's up to you.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Gransnet was launched in 2011 by its sister company, Mumsnet. Providing a wealth of information, Gransnet has attracted thousands of thoroughly modern grannies who share their advice, experience, anecdotes and tips.Glam gran Janet Ellis is grandmother to Sophie Ellis-Bextor¿s three children. She is a presenter and actress, best known for presenting Blue Peter.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How did the Mob evolve from a disorganised gang of uncouth killers into the deadly 'international corporation' it is today Tracing its beginnings as an underground society which sprang up in Sicily, to the Mob which went on to run organised crime throughout Italy and America, William Balsamo - great-nephew of the original godfather - and George Carpozi Jr draw on two decades of research to tell the true story of the most mythical and misunderstood criminal organisation in history.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Don't chase the market leader, be the market leader.Edward de Bono, the bestselling author of Serious Creativity and inventor of lateral thinking teaches you how to move beyond the baseline of competition and find success with sur/petition.It's simple. If you want to survive in the global marketplace a competitive streak is essential. But what if you want to do more than just survive In Sur/petition de Bono explains how choosing to run in your own race instead of alongside others will give you the edge over other businesses and creating value monopolies will allow your business to not only survive but become successful. Broken down into 3 sections Sur/petition will explain:1. Why most fundamental habits of management thinking maybe inadequate and even dangerous for your business2. The difference between traditional competition and sur/petition3. The meaning of 'valufacture' and how to create value for your businessDrawing from his immense experience consulting the top corporations in the world, de Bono shows you how to go 'beyond competition' and create a new winning game.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Modern truths for a well-lived life' Arianna Huffington'A game-changer for managing stress and cultivating well-being' Marie ForleoYou are only four steps away from living a beautiful life.In the bestselling tradition of The Four Agreements, learn how to access the hidden power of consciousness, shed anxiety, and cultivate a life of wealth and happiness.By the founders of the revolutionary O&O Academy The Four Sacred Secrets combines proven scientific approaches with ancient spiritual practices to take you on a journey that will open your mind to an extraordinary destiny.The easy-to-follow meditations included in this book will transform your experience of reality and open you to the power of creating a beautiful life for yourself.Including ancient fables and modern stories that will speak intimately to your heart, this life-transforming book fuses the transcendental and the scientific, the mystical and the practical, to guide you to consciously create wealth, heal your heart, awaken yourself to love, and help you to make peace with your true self.The Four Sacred Secrets will cast its spell on you from the first page and guide you to life in a beautiful state.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hunter Davies, the only ever authorised biographer of the group, has produced the essential Beatles guide. Divided into four sections - People, Songs, Places and Broadcast and Cinema - it covers all elements of the band's history and vividly brings to live every influence that shaped them.Illustrated with material from Hunter's remarkable private collection of artefacts and memorabilia, this is the definitive Beatles treasure.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I can't recommend this book highly enough. Never pretentious, always fun, it reflects Ainsley Harriott's persona wonderfully.' The Telegraph on SaturdayThe stunning official tie-in to Ainsley's major ITV1 show includes all the recipes from the series. Join the nation's favourite TV cook on his food adventure. Ainsley Harriott is going back to his roots to uncover the best-kept secrets and simple dishes of Caribbean home cooking in this ultimate feel-good cookbook. Among the brand-new, mouthwatering recipes that are featured on the show, there will be over 80 dishes inspired by the diverse culture and the rich food heritage of these much-loved islands. You'll find light dishes and snacks such as Crab and chilli cornbread muffins and Chickpea and plantain patties; flavoursome main meals including Grilled chicken roti wrap with mango dressing and Grilled lamb cutlets with green herb yoghurt; not forgetting indulgent desserts and cocktails including White chocolate, rum and raspberry crème brulee and Lazy man's long island iced tea. This stunning cookbook will bring exciting new meals to your family table and transport you to the real Caribbean in your own kitchen.…