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Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141394560ISBN 13: 9780141394565
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The father of contemporary European detective fiction' Ann Cleeves He recalled his travelling companion's agitated sleep - was it really sleep - his sighs, and his sobbing. Then the two dangling legs, the patent-leather shoes and hand-knitted socks . . . An insipid face. Glazed eyes. And Maigret was not surprised to see a grey beard eating into his cheeks.A distressed passenger leaps off a night train and vanishes into the woods. Maigret, on his way to a well-earned break in the Dordogne, is soon plunged into the pursuit of a madman, hiding amongst the seemingly respectable citizens of Bergerac.Penguin is publishing the entire series of Maigret novels in new translations. 'Compelling, remorseless, brilliant' John Gray'A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness' Independent 160 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 014139904XISBN 13: 9780141399041
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new translation of Simenon's gripping novel about lives transformed by deceit and the destructive power of lust.It was all real: himself, the room, Andrée still lying on the ravaged bed.For Tony and Andrée, there are no rules when they meet in the blue room at the Hôtel des Voyageurs. Their adulterous affair is intoxicating, passionate - and dangerous. Soon it turns into a nightmare from which there can be no escape. Simenon's stylish and sensual psychological thriller weaves a story of cruelty, reckless lust and relentless guilt.'A wondrous achievement, brief, inexorable, pared to, and agonisingly close to, the bone, and utterly compelling; in short, a true and luminous work of art.' John Banville'A double crime, a dark provincial scandal, and a dreadful sort of triumph . . . presented with shattering power' San Francisco Chronicle'One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories' Guardian'A supreme writer . . . unforgettable vividness' Independent 160 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0241970342ISBN 13: 9780241970348
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Drone Theory is Gregoire Chamayou's poignant and sharply argued polemic against US drone warfare.In 2011 alone, the US deployed one drone strike every four days in Pakistan. Drone Theory is a rigorous polemic against the increasing use of robot warfare around the world. Drawing on philosophical debate, moral lessons from Greek mythology and transcripts of conversations between drone operators, Drone Theory re-evaluates the socio-political impact of drone warfare on the world - and its people. Chamayou takes us through Nevada, Pakistan and arresting philosophical terrain to reveal how drones are changing the landscape of war theory and to highlight the profound moral implications of our own silence in the face of drone warfare.Born in 1976, Grégoire Chamayou is a philosopher at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris and the author of Les corps vils and Manhunts: A Philosophical History. Chamayou also lectures at Université de Paris Ouest, and has written for Le Monde Diplomatique among other publications. Janet Lloyd has translated over seventy books from French to English and has twice been awarded the Scott Moncrieff prize. 304 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 1405917423ISBN 13: 9781405917421
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For fans of Kate Mosse and Kate Morton comes a haunting novel about two women separated by decades but entwined by fate.When Alice Eveleigh arrives at Fiercombe Manor during the long, languid summer of 1933, she finds a house steeped in mystery and brimming with secrets. Sadness permeates its empty rooms and the isolated valley seems crowded with ghosts, none more alluring than Elizabeth Stanton whose only traces remain in a few tantalisingly blurred photographs. Why will no one speak of her What happened a generation ago to make her vanish As the sun beats down relentlessly, Alice becomes ever more determined to unearth the truth about the girl in the photograph - and stop her own life from becoming an eerie echo of Elizabeth's . . .Lifelong fans of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca will adore Kate Riordan's exquisite novel, The Girl in the Photograph.Praise for The Girl in the Photograph:'Full of slow-burning tension' Essentials'A sweeping saga of secrets and ghosts' Good Housekeeping'A well executed, brooding, creepy atmosphere' Sunday Mirror'A prickly story full of tension' Sunday Express 448 pp. Deutsch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141189797ISBN 13: 9780141189796
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This surreal fable, set in America's Old West, features a cast of notorious characters: The Crying Gun, who breaks into tears at the sight of his opponent; The Priest, who goes into gunfights giving his adversaries the last rites; and The Nihilistic Kid himself, Kim Carson, a homosexual gunslinger who, with a succession of beautiful sidekicks, sets out to challenge the morality of small-town America and fight for intergalactic freedom. Fantastical and humorous, The Place of Dead Roads continues William Burroughs' exploration of society's controlling forces - the State, the Church, women, literature, drugs - with a style that is utterly unique in twentieth-century literature. 320 pp. Deutsch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0241957125ISBN 13: 9780241957127
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Clive Cussler (Author) Clive Cussler is the author and co-author of a great number of international bestsellers, including the famous Dirk Pitt¿ adventures, such as Celtic Empire; the NUMA¿ Files adventures, most recently The Rising Sea; the Oregon Files, such as Shadow Tyrants; the Isaac Bell historical thrillers, which began with The Chase; and the recent Fargo Adventures which lastly included The Oracle. He lives in Arizona.Jack du Brul (Author) Jack Du Brul is the author of the Philip Mercer series, most recently The Lightning Stones, and is the coauthor with Cussler of the Oregon Files novels Dark Watch, Skeleton Coast, Plague Ship, Corsair, The Silent Sea, and The Jungle. He lives in Virginia. 432 pp. Deutsch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0718197917ISBN 13: 9780718197919
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'One of the best thriller writers working today' Lee Child'If you want a thriller that will chill your blood, break your heart and make your pulse race, Chris Mooney is your man' Mark BillinghamA KILLER WATCHES. A TOWN WAITS.Fear grips a town in Colorado as a murderer targets entire families in their own homes. As police and the FBI struggle to contain the situation, they bring in forensic investigator and serial killer expert Darby McCormick.What she finds is a brutal and elusive predator who stays one step ahead of their investigation.As Darby navigates the blood-ties and broken promises that divide the locals, she knows that all the while the killer is watching, waiting and circling his next target: her.She must not only meet evil - and somehow survive - but also be prepared to face this small town's dark heart.\* \* \*Praise for Chris Mooney:'Chris Mooney is a wonderful writer. Compelling, thrilling and touching' Michael Connelly'Harrowing, gripping, haunting, gut-wrenching and beautifully written' Harlan Coben'A compelling story that will keep you up past your bedtime' Karin Slaughter'A scary, breakneck ride with thrills that never let up' Tess Gerritsen'An exceptional thriller writer. I envy those who have yet to read him' John Connolly 496 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141009543ISBN 13: 9780141009544
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Larry Siedentop, acclaimed author of Democracy in Europe, Inventing the Individual is a highly original rethinking of how our moral beliefs were formed and their impact on western society today'Magisterial, timeless, beautifully written . Siedentop has achieved something quite extraordinary. He has explained us to ourselves' SpectatorThis ambitious and stimulating book describes how a moral revolution in the first centuries AD - the discovery of human freedom and its universal potential - led to a social revolution in the west. The invention of a new, equal social role, the individual, gradually displaced the claims of family, tribe and caste as the basis of social organisation. Larry Siedentop asks us to rethink the evolution of the ideas on which modern societies and government are built, and argues that the core of what is now our system of beliefs emerged much earlier than we think. The roots of liberalism - belief in individual liberty, in the fundamental moral equality of individuals, that equality should be the basis of a legal system and that only a representative form of government is fitting for such a society - all these, Siedentop argues, were pioneered by Christian thinkers of the Middle Ages, who drew on the moral revolution carried out by the early church. It was the arguments of canon lawyers, theologians and philosophers from the eleventh to the fourteenth century, rather than the Renaissance, that laid the foundation for liberal democracy.There are large parts of the world where other beliefs flourish - fundamentalist Islam, which denies the equality of women and is often ambiguous about individual rights and representative institutions; quasi-capitalist China, where a form of utilitarianism enshrines state interests even at the expense of justice and liberty. Such beliefs may foster populist forms of democracy. But they are not liberal. In the face of these challenges, Siedentop urges that understanding the origins of our own liberal ideas is more than ever an important part of knowing who we are.LARRY SIEDENTOP was appointed to the first post in intellectual history ever established in Britain, at Sussex University in the 1970's. From there he moved to Oxford, becoming Faculty Lecturer in Political Thought and a Fellow of Keble College. His writings include a study of Tocqueville, an edition of Guizot's History of Civilization in Europe, and Democracy in Europe, which has been translated into a dozen languages. Siedentop was made CBE in 2004.PRAISE FOR THE BOOK'One of the most stimulating books of political theory to have appeared in many years . a refreshingly unorthodox account of the roots of modern liberalism in medieval Christian thinking' John Gray, Literary Review'A brave, brilliant and beautifully written defence of the western tradition' Paul Lay, History Today'An engrossing book of ideas . illuminating, beautifully written and rigorously argued' Kenan Malik, Independent'A most impressive work of philosophical history' Robert Skidelsky 448 pp. Deutsch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 1405909404ISBN 13: 9781405909402
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - E.C. Fremantle holds a First for her BA in English and an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck. As Elizabeth Fremantle she is the critically acclaimed author of four Tudor historical novels: Queen's Gambit, Sisters of Treason, Watch the Lady and The Girl in the Glass Tower. She lives in London and Norfolk. 496 pp. Deutsch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 014139885XISBN 13: 9780141398853
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Including works from Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Cornish, Breton and Manx, this Celtic Miscellany offers a rich blend of poetry and prose from the eighth to the nineteenth century, and provides a unique insight into the minds and literature of the Celtic people. It is a literature dominated by a deep sense of wonder, wild inventiveness and a profound sense of the uncanny, in which the natural world and the power of the individual spirit are celebrated with astonishing imaginative force. Skifully arranged by theme, from the hero-tales of Cú Chulainn, Bardic poetry and elegies, to the sensitive and intimate writings of early Celtic Christianity, this anthology provides a fascinating insight into a deeply creative literary tradition.Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson was born in 1909. He began his career as a lecturer in Celtic at Cambridge, before becoming the first chair of the Department of Celtic Language and Literature at Harvard. He undertook war service with the Uncommon Languages section of British censorship and subsequently held professorships at Harvard and Edinburgh. Professor Jackson died in 1991.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0241953375ISBN 13: 9780241953372
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'David Carpenter deserves to replace Sir James Holt as the standard authority, and an unfailingly readable one too.' Ferdinand Mount, TLS 'An invaluable new commentary' Jill Leopore, New Yorker With a new commentary by David Carpenter'No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any other way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land.'Magna Carta, forced on King John in 1215 by rebellion, is one of the most famous documents in world history. It asserts a fundamental principle: that the ruler is subject to the law. Alongside a new text and translation of the Charter, David Carpenter's commentary draws on new discoveries to give an entirely fresh account of Magna Carta's text, origins, survival and enforcement, showing how it quickly gained a central place in English political life. It also uses Magna Carta as a lens through which to view thirteenth-century society, focusing on women and peasants as well as barons and knights. The book is a landmark in Magna Carta studies. 2015 is the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta's creation - an event which will be marked with exhibitions, commemorations and debates in all the countries over whose constitutions and legal assumptions the shadow of Magna Carta hangs.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 1405921404ISBN 13: 9781405921404
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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Love, Tanya is the first book from YouTube sensation Tanya Burr.Hi everyone and welcome to Love, Tanya! This book is really close to my heart, because it's inspired by my journey to becoming confident and feeling happy about who I am. I wanted to write a book to share the things I've learnt with you - to reveal my top tips on fashion, beauty, love, friendship, YouTube. and loads more! Plus, there is room for you to list your own hopes and dreams alongside mine - so get creative and get involved! I'd love it if this book became a keepsake you can turn to whenever you need some guidance or a little pick me up. I hope you enjoy it!Love, Tanya.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0241187214ISBN 13: 9780241187210
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Work Simply, renowned productivity expert Carson Tate helps you discover your personal working style, so you never have to feel overwhelmed again. Your time is under attack. You just can't get enough done. You spend more time managing your productivity than doing actual work. Sound familiar In Work Simply, renowned productivity expert Carson Tate offers a step-by-step guide to making work simple again. It's about using the style that works best for you. Most of us fit into one of four productivity styles: people-focused Arrangers; goal-oriented Prioritizers; Visualizers, who comprehend the big picture; and Planners, who live for the details. In this book, you'll learn how to identify your own style and the styles of those around you; how to maximize your effectiveness; and why a messy desk is right for some, but a disaster for others. You'll discover a productivity system that truly fits you - and you'll never feel overwhelmed again.Carson Tate's mission is to bring productivity with passion back to the workplace. She is the founder and principal of Working Simply and serves as a consultant, coach and trainer to executives at Fortune 500 companies. A renowned expert on workplace productivity, she has featured in Forbes, Fast Company and the New York Times.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 1405917512ISBN 13: 9781405917513
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*WINNER of the 2014-2015 Waverton Good Read Award\*\*If I Should Die is the astounding debut from British author Matthew Frank. ----------When a homeless man walks into Greenwich police station and confesses a killing, it should be the admission that cracks open a murder enquiry. Instead, he stumbles out on to the street and collapses, bleeding from a stab wound he's attempted to repair himself . . . The newest member of the Met's murder investigation team, twenty-five year-old Afghan veteran Joseph Stark, doesn't believe the man's story. Yet it becomes clear that Stark and the down-and-out share a connection. And that this could provide the key to unlocking the case. Soon, the young detective and his colleagues are drawn deeper into a dark, disturbing world as dangerous as anything Stark has known on the frontline. And where there's enough at stake for a man to risk everything . . . If I Should Die is the first title in a new crime series, and outstanding characterization, pitch perfect dialogue and precision plotting mark out Matthew Frank as a debut writer to watch. With the introduction of series character and ex-soldier police detective Joseph Stark, fans of Ian Rankin's Rebus novels will be hooked from the word go. Praise for If I Should Die:'Skilfully plotted, with a great clarity of style . . . such an original newcomer' Alison Joseph, Chair of the Crime Writer's Association'A gripping murder story . Frank brilliantly maintains a balance between the demands of a complex plot and his character's difficulty in returning to civilian life . an accomplished first novel' Sunday Times'Well researched and totally convincing, this is the first of several Stark books. Great news if they're as good as this' Sunday Mirror'A powerful debut . intensity, outstanding characterisation, passion, perfect dialogue and pinpoint plotting' Crime Review.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141355484ISBN 13: 9780141355481
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE ONE WHERE GREG NEEDS A NEW FRIENDThe eighth laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of a Wimpy Kid book from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! A global phenomenon with 250 million copies of the series sold worldwide!Things haven't been going all that well for Greg Heffley recently.For one thing, his best friend Rowley has a GIRLFRIEND, so now Greg is in the market for a new best friend. But after he's spent so long training him to be the perfect best friend, finding a 'new Rowley' won't be easy.And to top it off, his family (including his feral cousins) are coming to stay. Can Greg improve his luck before it's too late WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on Laughter guaranteed! \*BRAND NEW\* DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE DEEP END IS OUT NOW! And DON'T MISS an all-new fantasy from Greg's best friend in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure, the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal. 'Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' Independent Have you read all the DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End - the BRAND NEW Wimpy Kid book - out now!! 217 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141358718ISBN 13: 9780141358710
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect gift for Wimpy Kid fans - now you can read and listen to Hard Luck, book 8 in the award-winning, hilarious Wimpy Kid series! Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story Perfect for readers of 8+ and also reluctant readers. You can also discover Greg on the big screen in any one of the three Wimpy Kid Movie box office smashes.Reviews for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series:'The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series' - Sun'Kinney is right up there with JK Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet' - Independent 'The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here - Diary of a Wimpy Kid' - The Big issue 217 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141357037ISBN 13: 9780141357034
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now a major Netflix film starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith.A compelling and beautiful story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who's drawn to death.Theodore Finch tries to look for good things in the world, even if sometimes he doesn't always find them. Violet Markey exists for the future, counting the days until she can escape her Indiana town and its painful memories of her sister.When they meet on the ledge of a tower, what might have been their end turns into their beginning.It's only with Violet that Finch can truly be himself - a funny guy who actually wants to experience the joy in life.And when Violet's with Finch, she forgets to wish away the days and starts to live them.But as Violet's world grows, Finch's begins to shrink. He's trying to cling on to his bright places, but will it be enough this time 'If you're looking for the next The Fault in Our Stars, this is it' Guardian'This book is amazing - I couldn't put it down' Zoe Sugg aka Zoella'A searingly honest and heartbreakingly poignant tale about the power and beauty of love' Heat'Sparkling' Entertainment Weekly 388 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141189762ISBN 13: 9780141189765
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nightmarish and fiercely funny, William Burroughs' virtuoso, taboo-breaking masterpiece Naked Lunch follows Bill Lee through Interzone: a surreal, orgiastic wasteland of drugs, depravity, political plots, paranoia, sadistic medical experiments and endless, gnawing addiction. One of the most shocking novels ever written, Naked Lunch is a cultural landmark, now in a restored edition incorporating Burroughs' notes on the text, alternate drafts and outtakes from the original.'A masterpiece. A cry from hell, a brutal, terrifying, and savagely funny book that swings between uncontrolled hallucination and fierce, exact satire' Newsweek 'Naked Lunch is a banquet you will never forget' J. G. Ballard 289 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141041757ISBN 13: 9780141041759
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \* \* \* Shortlisted for the 2014 Costa Novel Awards and the 2015 Folio Prize \* \* \* Nora Webster is the heartbreaking new novel from one of the greatest novelists writing today.It is the late 1960s in Ireland. Nora Webster is living in a small town, looking after her four children, trying to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. She is fiercely intelligent, at times difficult and impatient, at times kind, but she is trapped by her circumstances, and waiting for any chance which will lift her beyond them. Slowly, through the gift of music and the power of friendship, she finds a glimmer of hope and a way of starting again. As the dynamic of the family changes, she seems both fiercely self-possessed but also a figure of great moral ambiguity, making her one of the most memorable heroines in contemporary fiction. The portrait that is painted in the years that follow is harrowing, piercingly insightful, always tender and deeply true. Colm Tóibín's Nora is a character as resonant as Anna Karenina or Madame Bovary and Nora Webster is a novel that illuminates our own lives in a way that is rare in literature. Its humanity and compassion forge an unforgettable reading experience. 'A profoundly gifted world writer' Sebastian Barry 310 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0241968186ISBN 13: 9780241968185
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING BAFTA AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS GLENDA JACKSON How do you solve a mystery when you can't remember the clues Maud is forgetful. She makes a cup of tea and doesn't remember to drink it. She goes to the shops and forgets why she went. Sometimes her home is unrecognizable - or her daughter Helen seems a total stranger.But there's one thing Maud is sure of: her friend Elizabeth is missing. The note in her pocket tells her so. And no matter who tells her to stop going on about it, to leave it alone, to shut up, Maud will get to the bottom of it.Because somewhere in Maud's damaged mind lies the answer to an unsolved seventy-year-old mystery. One everyone has forgotten about.Everyone, except Maud . . .'A thrillingly assured, haunting and unsettling novel, I read it at a gulp' Deborah Moggach, author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'Elizabeth Is Missing will stir and shake you: the most likeably unreliable of narrators, real mystery at its compassionate core.' Emma Donoghue, author of Room'Resembling a version of Memento written by Alan Bennett' Daily Telegraph'One of those mythical beasts, the book you cannot put down' Jonathan Coe, author of The Rotters Club'Every bit as compelling as the frenzied hype suggests. Gripping, haunting' Observer 304 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141977531ISBN 13: 9780141977539
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERHow can we make it easier to be happy Using the latest cutting-edge research, Professor Paul Dolan reveals that wellbeing isn't about how we think - it's about what we do. By making deliberate choices that bring us both pleasure and meaning, we can redesign our lives for maximum happiness - without thinking too hard about it.'Outstanding, cutting-edge, and profound. If you're going to read one book on happiness, this is the one' Nassim Nicholas Taleb'Bold and original . what I wish for my grandchildren: a life that is rich in activities both pleasurable and meaningful' Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking Fast and Slow 235 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0141978236ISBN 13: 9780141978239
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everything we think, do and refrain from doing is determined by our brain. From religion to sexuality, it shapes our potential, our desires and our characters. Taking us through every stage in our lives, from the womb to falling in love to old age, Dick Swaab shows that we don't just have brains: we are our brains. 'A blockbuster about the brain . provocative, fascinating, remarkable' Clive Cookson, Financial Times 'A giant in the field' Zoe Williams, Guardian 'Engrossing, intriguing and enlightening' Robin Ince 'Enchantingly written' The Times Higher Education 'Wide-ranging, fun and informative . as an ice-breaker at parties, it is unmatched' Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times 417 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) Jan 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 0241954630ISBN 13: 9780241954638
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Our Mathematical Universe, Max Tegmark, one of the most original physicists at work today, leads us on an astonishing journey to explore the mysteries uncovered by cosmology and to discover the nature of realityPart-history of the cosmos, part-intellectual adventure, Our Mathematical Universe travels from the Big Bang to the distant future via parallel worlds, across every possible scale - from the sub-atomic to the intergalactic - showing how mathematics provides the answers to our questions about the world. Where do we come from What makes the universe the way it is In essence, why are we here With dazzling clarity, Max Tegmark ponders these deep mysteries and allows us to grasp the most cutting-edge and mind-boggling theories of physics. What he proposes is an elegant and fascinating idea: that our physical world not only is described by mathematics, but that it is mathematics. 'Our Mathematical Universe is nothing if not impressive. Brilliantly argued and beautifully written, it is never less than thought-provoking about the greatest mysteries of our existence' - New York Times 'An amazing ride through the rich landscape of contemporary cosmology. Physics could do with more characters like Tegmark. an imaginative intellect and a charismatic presence' - Clive Cookson, Financial Times Max Tegmark is author or co-author of more than 200 technical papers, twelve of which have been cited more than 500 times. He has featured in dozens of science documentaries, and his work with the SDSS collaboration on galaxy clustering shared the first prize in Science magazine's 'Breakthrough of the Year: 2003'. He holds a Ph.D from the University of California, Berkeley, and is a physics professor at MIT. 421 pp. Englisch.