Oneworld publications jan 2025 (9 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Acompulsively readable debut novel about two college students, each with his own troubled past, whose escalating obsession with one another leads to an act of unspeakable violence.'An utterly captivating fever dream of a novel.' Brandon Taylor, author ofReal LifeWhen Paul enters university in early 1970s Pittsburgh, it's with the hope of moving past the recent death of his father. Sensitive, insecure, and like a stranger to his family, Paul feels isolated and alone. When he meets the worldly Julian in his freshman ethics class, Paul is immediately drawn to his classmate's effortless charm.Paul will stop at nothing to prove himself worthy of their friendship. But Julian is as volatile and cruel as he is charismatic, and Paul begins to suspect that he can never live up to what Julian expects of him.As their friendship spirals into all-consuming intimacy, they each learn the lengths to which the other will go in order to stay together, their obsession ultimately hurtling them toward an act of irrevocable violence. From then on, everything changes.These Violent Delightsis an exquisitely plotted excavation of the depths of human desire and the darkness it can unleash upon us.'A clever novel of manners.' New York Times.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A novel that will be read and loved for the next one hundred years, and essential reading for right now. I could not have loved it more.' Coco Mellors, author of Blue Sisters'This story left me thinking about the ways we overcome setbacks and redefine what truly matters.' Reese WitherspoonA REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK FOR DECEMBER 2024 \* A HARPER'S BAZAAR BEST BOOK OF 2024Slowly recovering from a terrible accident, Natalia is faced with a devastating choice- to return to the cutthroat world of Russian ballet that nearly broke her, or to walk away forever- in this sweeping novel of love and redemptionPrima ballerina Natalia Leonova was once celebrated across the world, her signature bravura in demand on stages from St. Petersburg to Paris to New York. But at the top of her career, an accident forces her into sudden retirement. Injured and alone, she turns to pills and alcohol to numb the pain of her past, still haunted by her relationships with two gifted dancers, Dmitri and Alexander. These men were responsible for her soaring highs, her darkest hours and, ultimately, both played their part in her downfall.So when Dmitri resurfaces with a tantalising offer for Natalia, she must decide what she is willing to sacrifice in order to dance again - and for the chance to return to the great love of her life. Painting a vivid portrait of a world in which ruthless ambition, desire and sublime artistry collide, City of Night Birds unveils the making of a dancer with profound intimacy and breathtaking scope.From the author of Beasts of a Little Land, winner of the Yasnaya Polyana Award'A beautifully crafted must read' Jason Mott, author ofHell of a Book.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Time wants you dead. Not just you, but your friends, family, pets - everyone you've ever met.'A beautifully written book about life and death: busts myths, explores the stories of science and history, and ultimately is rich and uplifting.' Dr Adam RutherfordWith over 17,000 known diseases affecting humans, and countless poisons, carcinogens and toxins in our environment, it's a miracle that our bodies manage to keep us alive. And that is, of course, if they don't betray us themselves, whether through cancers or autoimmune conditions.Biomedical researcher Professor John Tregoning tells the unlikely story of how, against all odds, we manage to stay alive. Taking an organ-by-organ tour of the human body, Tregoning embarks on his own experimental quest, testing 'life-extending' diets and exercise regimes to separate fact from fad. Exploring the multitude of ways our bodies can kill us, from inherited genetic conditions, through heart attacks, arrythmias and angina, onto the delicate workings of the brain, Live Forever offers compelling insight into how our bodies work, how we can best look after them - and ultimately live longer, healthier lives.\*\*\*'I heartily recommend this deep dive into wellness. It turns out that none of us are getting out of here alive, but John has bravely put his mind and body on the line to discover the secrets of staying healthy and happy as we get older. A funny, fascinating and educative book.' Ben Willbond, co-creator of Ghosts'The idea that a book about death and dying could be a delightful read seems ridiculous, and yet John Tregoning has pulled off this trick with humour, flair and elegance.' Nessa Carey, author of The Epigenetics Revolution'An enjoyable and entertaining mixture of scientific facts about ageing and completely unscientific self-experimentation. recognizing that although none of us will live forever, there are ways we can improve our chances of living well while we are still around.' Dame Sarah Gilbert.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Acompulsively readable debut novel about two college students, each with his own troubled past, whose escalating obsession with one another leads to an act of unspeakable violence.'An utterly captivating fever dream of a novel.' Brandon Taylor, author ofReal LifeWhen Paul enters university in early 1970s Pittsburgh, it's with the hope of moving past the recent death of his father. Sensitive, insecure, and like a stranger to his family, Paul feels isolated and alone. When he meets the worldly Julian in his freshman ethics class, Paul is immediately drawn to his classmate's effortless charm.Paul will stop at nothing to prove himself worthy of their friendship. But Julian is as volatile and cruel as he is charismatic, and Paul begins to suspect that he can never live up to what Julian expects of him.As their friendship spirals into all-consuming intimacy, they each learn the lengths to which the other will go in order to stay together, their obsession ultimately hurtling them toward an act of irrevocable violence. From then on, everything changes.These Violent Delightsis an exquisitely plotted excavation of the depths of human desire and the darkness it can unleash upon us.'A clever novel of manners.' New York TimesLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 465 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A murderous aunt, strangely gifted children and witchcraft come together in Camilla Bruce's new intensely dark adult Gothic fairytale. For fans of Catriona Ward and C.J. Cooke.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The 1979 Islamic Revolution triggered a cold war between Iran and the United States former fast friends. Despite the US's relentless efforts at containment, Iran has risen as a formidable power in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, and Gaza. Its newfound status not only frustrates the US but has swiftly become a thorn in the side of Israel and Saudi Arabia. How did Iran rise so rapidly And as it faces ever increasing pressure at home and abroad, can it hold onto its power Mohsen Milani guides us through the twists and turns of the IranUS rivalry in the battlefields of the Middle East. Going from the fall of the Shah to revolutionary Iran's alliances with Syria, Hamas, Hezbollah, Iraqi militias, and the Houthis in the Axis of Resistance, Milani lifts the veil on Iran's foreign policy strategy and its implications for the region, the US and Iran itself.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Time wants you dead. Not just you, but your friends, family, pets - everyone you've ever met.'A beautifully written book about life and death: busts myths, explores the stories of science and history, and ultimately is rich and uplifting.' Dr Adam RutherfordWith over 17,000 known diseases affecting humans, and countless poisons, carcinogens and toxins in our environment, it's a miracle that our bodies manage to keep us alive. And that is, of course, if they don't betray us themselves, whether through cancers or autoimmune conditions.Biomedical researcher Professor John Tregoning tells the unlikely story of how, against all odds, we manage to stay alive. Taking an organ-by-organ tour of the human body, Tregoning embarks on his own experimental quest, testing 'life-extending' diets and exercise regimes to separate fact from fad. Exploring the multitude of ways our bodies can kill us, from inherited genetic conditions, through heart attacks, arrythmias and angina, onto the delicate workings of the brain, Live Forever offers compelling insight into how our bodies work, how we can best look after them - and ultimately live longer, healthier lives.\*\*\*'I heartily recommend this deep dive into wellness. It turns out that none of us are getting out of here alive, but John has bravely put his mind and body on the line to discover the secrets of staying healthy and happy as we get older. A funny, fascinating and educative book.' Ben Willbond, co-creator of Ghosts'The idea that a book about death and dying could be a delightful read seems ridiculous, and yet John Tregoning has pulled off this trick with humour, flair and elegance.' Nessa Carey, author of The Epigenetics Revolution'An enjoyable and entertaining mixture of scientific facts about ageing and completely unscientific self-experimentation. recognizing that although none of us will live forever, there are ways we can improve our chances of living well while we are still around.' Dame Sarah GilbertPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 432 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Acompulsively readable debut novel about two college students, each with his own troubled past, whose escalating obsession with one another leads to an act of unspeakable violence.'An utterly captivating fever dream of a novel.' Brandon Taylor, author ofReal LifeWhen Paul enters university in early 1970s Pittsburgh, it's with the hope of moving past the recent death of his father. Sensitive, insecure, and like a stranger to his family, Paul feels isolated and alone. When he meets the worldly Julian in his freshman ethics class, Paul is immediately drawn to his classmate's effortless charm.Paul will stop at nothing to prove himself worthy of their friendship. But Julian is as volatile and cruel as he is charismatic, and Paul begins to suspect that he can never live up to what Julian expects of him.As their friendship spirals into all-consuming intimacy, they each learn the lengths to which the other will go in order to stay together, their obsession ultimately hurtling them toward an act of irrevocable violence. From then on, everything changes.These Violent Delightsis an exquisitely plotted excavation of the depths of human desire and the darkness it can unleash upon us.'A clever novel of manners.' New York Times 465 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Time wants you dead. Not just you, but your friends, family, pets - everyone you've ever met.'A beautifully written book about life and death: busts myths, explores the stories of science and history, and ultimately is rich and uplifting.' Dr Adam RutherfordWith over 17,000 known diseases affecting humans, and countless poisons, carcinogens and toxins in our environment, it's a miracle that our bodies manage to keep us alive. And that is, of course, if they don't betray us themselves, whether through cancers or autoimmune conditions.Biomedical researcher Professor John Tregoning tells the unlikely story of how, against all odds, we manage to stay alive. Taking an organ-by-organ tour of the human body, Tregoning embarks on his own experimental quest, testing 'life-extending' diets and exercise regimes to separate fact from fad. Exploring the multitude of ways our bodies can kill us, from inherited genetic conditions, through heart attacks, arrythmias and angina, onto the delicate workings of the brain, Live Forever offers compelling insight into how our bodies work, how we can best look after them - and ultimately live longer, healthier lives.\*\*\*'I heartily recommend this deep dive into wellness. It turns out that none of us are getting out of here alive, but John has bravely put his mind and body on the line to discover the secrets of staying healthy and happy as we get older. A funny, fascinating and educative book.' Ben Willbond, co-creator of Ghosts'The idea that a book about death and dying could be a delightful read seems ridiculous, and yet John Tregoning has pulled off this trick with humour, flair and elegance.' Nessa Carey, author of The Epigenetics Revolution'An enjoyable and entertaining mixture of scientific facts about ageing and completely unscientific self-experimentation. recognizing that although none of us will live forever, there are ways we can improve our chances of living well while we are still around.' Dame Sarah Gilbert 432 pp. Englisch.…