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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Magic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will not only leave children entertained, but will also empower them to battle climate change and environmental issues.Where the map ends, the adventure begins . . . 11-year-old Zebedee Bolt is on the run. Again. Only this time it's not the police who find him. It's an evil harpy called Morg. And when she hauls him into Crackledawn, an Unmapped kingdom that conjures sunlight for our world, Zeb discovers running away only gets you so far. When magic's involved, you've got to pick a side. And though Zeb vowed he wouldn't trust anyone ever again, he didn't expect to stumble aboard The Kerfuffle, an enchanted boat belonging to a girl called Oonie and her talking chameleon, Mrs Fickletint. Suddenly, Zeb finds himself on a voyage complete with silver whales, fire krakens and underwater palaces. Can he muster up enough trust in others, and in magic, to summon a dragon, find the Ember Scroll and defeat Morg once and for all This is a story about saving the world but it's also a story about trusting friends, and chameleons, even when kingdoms are falling apart. Praise for Abi Elphinstone!'Imaginative, adventurous and wonderful' Robin Stevens, author of A Murder Most Unladylike series 'The Unmapped Chronicles series is irresistible' Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe 'Abi Elphinstone has created a complete world so believably and effortlessly, I can only marvel' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild Trilogy 'Brimming with enchantment and adventure' Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island 'Abi Elphinstone is proving to be a worthy successor to C. S. Lewis' The TimesAlso by Abi Elphinstone:The Dreamsnatcher The Shadow Keeper The Night Spinner Sky Song Winter Magic (anthology)Everdark (World Book Day)RumblestarJungledrop.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A funny and charming NEW young fiction series from Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of The Grunts series and Eddie Dickens adventures, and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, award-winning creator of Draw With Rob. Puuurfect for fans of Alex T. Smith, Pamela Butchart and Laura James. Meet Furry Purry Beancat - one extraordinary cat with nine extraordinary lives! Just like every other cat, Furry Purry Beancat loves a catnap. But unlike other cats, when Beancat wakes she finds herself about to embark on a whole new adventure! Our furry (and purry!) heroine has woken up in a LIBRARY, and there's trouble afoot. There are plans to close it down, but with the help of two grumpy SPIDERS, can BEANCAT do what she does best and SAVE THE DAY 'Exciting and comic, these are purr-fect first adventures' - LoveReading4KidsLOOK OUT for more Furry Purry adventures: The Pirate Captain's Cat, The Railway Ca.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third book in a SUPER (like, actually, with powers and stuff) new series for readers aged 7+ - from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations and comic strips, this is the perfect read for fans of Dork Diaries, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang, Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. 'A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with fun on every page!' - Liz Pichon, author of the bestselling TOM GATES series. HELLO! My name is PIZAZZ and I'm a superhero . . . You probably think that's really AWESOME, and while it can be, it's also REEEEEEEAAALLLLY annoying. Even though I'm saving the world ALL THE TIME, there are still LOADS of bad guys about. Like super baddie PERFECTO! She's younger than me, and just . . . well, PERFECT! But I have a plan. Maybe I just need to be perfect too - even moreperfect than Perfecto. Easy-peasy, right !Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming with Sophy's distinctive illustrations and comic-book strips, this is the third book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series. PRAISE for PIZAZZ: 'Blocky comic-style panels, a fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for accessible, quirky reading' - The Guardian, Children's Book of the Month 'Sophy Henn's funny new series [.] a witty and original reminder that superheroes are human too' - The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week 'Sophy Henn's lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who finds it hard to fit in' - Financial Times 'Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will appeal to more reluctant readers' - The i 'Perfect for fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of illustration and zany text throughout' - Booktrust.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pull back the curtain and enter a world where mystery and magic take centre stage in a gloriously gothic adventure from Jenni Spangler, illustrated by Chris Mould. Twelve-year-old Tig works at Manchester's Theatre Royale, cleaning, selling tickets and doing anything else that is asked of her by her tyrannical boss, Mr Snell. Tig will do whatever it takes to get closer to her dream to become a Stage Manager and spend her days inventing new ways to imagine and build the intricate machinery and props that bring the exciting productions to life! But when a strange new act a talking machine arrives at the Theatre Royale, it moves and behaves in a way that Tig just can't work out. It's as though it's alive somehow . . . And when the machine appears to be hiding a dangerous secret, Tig must race against time to solve the mystery, before everything and everyone she cares about is lost forever. A Victorian adventure full of ghost, gadgets and shifty villains, from the critically-acclaimed Jenni Spangler, who's debutThe Vanishing Trick, was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month. Praise for THE VANISHING TRICK: A thrilling, original, evocative and eerie tale - I adored it!'Michelle Harrison, author ofA Pinch of Magic 'A thrilling page-turner. Madame Pinchbeck is a gloriously Dickensian villain' Abi Elphinstone, author ofSky Song 'Ghosts, gadgets, likeable villains and unlikely heroes:The VanishingTrick is a dark anddazzlingadventure'Emma Carroll, author ofLetters from the Lighthouse 'A completely enthralling tale, oozing with atmosphere and originality'Catherine Doyle, author ofThe Storm Keeper's Island.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heartbreaking story about finding yourself and your people, from the bestselling author of If I Stay, a major film starring Chloë Grace Moretz. For fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, John Green and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.'I got this whole-body feeling . . . it was like a message from future me to present me, telling me that in some way we weren't just bound to happen, that we had, in some sense, already happened. It felt . . . inevitable.'So far, the inevitable hasn't worked out so well for Aaron Stein.While his friends have gone to college and moved on with their lives, Aaron's been left behind in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, running a failing bookshop with his dad, Ira. What he needs is a lucky break, the good kind of inevitable.And then he meets Hannah. Incredible Hannah - magical, musical, brave and clever. Could she be the answer And could they - their relationship, their meeting - possibly be the inevitable Aaron's been waiting for.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE CAPTIVATING FAIRMILE SERIES FROM NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR, PHILIPPA GREGORY, TRACKING THE RISE OF THE TIDELANDS FAMILY IN LONDON, VENICE AND NEW ENGLAND.Midsummer Eve, 1670. A turbulent time to seek the truth . . . A wealthy man waits outside a poor London warehouse to meet with Alinor, the woman he failed twenty-one years before. He has everything to offer: money, land, status. He believes she has the only thing he cannot buy: his son and heir. Meanwhile in New England, Alinor's brother Ned cannot find justice in the New World, as the King's revenge stretches across the Atlantic and turns the pioneers against each other and against the American Indians. Then, a beautiful widow, Livia, arrives from Venice. She claims Alinor as her mother-in-law and has come with the news that Alinor's son Rob has drowned in the dark tides of the lagoon. But is this true or could this woman be an imposter . . . From London to New England and Venice, the dark tides always rise, and with them come secrets and enemies . . . 'A gripping read spanning London, Venice and New England, all beautifully observed by Gregory' Woman & HomePraise for Tidelands, the first in the Fairmile series: 'A gripping and intelligent portrait of a woman fighting to survive in a hostile world' The Times 'The first in a planned series . . . The author crafts her material with effortless ease. Her grasp of social mores is brilliant, the love story rings true and the research is, as ever, of the highest calibre' Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail 'Vivid and beguiling - Philippa Gregory at her best' Woman & Home'A compelling novel that shines a light on the struggles of 17th century women' Daily Mirror'The novel's power lies in Gregory's evocative portrayal of the tidelands and the everyday lives of those who are bound to them' Sunday Express 'If this novel is the first sign of what's to come then readers are in for a treat' Emma Lee-Potter, Daily Express.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Fantastically funny and epically exciting!Kitty Questis a ridiculous thrill from start to finish!' Jamie Smart, creator of the Bunny vs. Monkey series 'So funny! Phil Corbett is a genius!' Rob Biddulph, author ofDraw With Rob Dog Man meets the Lord of the Rings in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel debut about two aspiring adventurers who face off against startling ghosts, rampaging monsters and bumbling wizards! This is the perfect new read for fans of Captain Underpants, Dog Man andThe Simpsons!Woolfrik and Perigold are two down-on-their-luck cats in need of some extra cash, so they've decided to become professional monster slayers except they don't know the first thing about it! So when a huge beast starts rampaging through the town, they are put to the ultimate test. But the monster is just the beginning of their worries, because someone even more troublesome is pulling its strings. So even though they've never been in a battle or even gone on a real quest before it's up to these cats to save the day and prove they've got what it takes to be heroes. 'Fun, fast-paced and hilarious. Kitty Quest is a must-read especially if you love a good cat-pun!'Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia FangMatt Braly, creator of Disney'sAmphibia,proclaimsKitty Questis 'an absolutely charming story that had me chuckling the whole way through. I couldn't put it down!' 'A hilarious, magical and downright silly story about some paws-itively delightful heroes!Kitty Questis the purr-fect tale for any reader!'Brett Bean, creator of the Zoo Patrol Squad series 'Fearless feline heroes! Marauding monsters! Bewitched burritos! With bonkers artwork and snappy storytelling,Kitty Questhas everything young adventurers could ever want!'Aaron Blecha, co-creator ofDinomighty.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - More Than Love is a memoir of loss, grief, and coming of age, set amid Hollywood glamour and royalty, by Natasha Gregson Wagner, the oldest daughter of Natalie Wood and her second husband Richard Gregson. Beginning with the night Natalie Wood went sailing on the family boat with her husband Robert Wagner off the coast of Catalina and never returned, we meet the young Natasha at the age of 11, hearing the news of her mother's disappearance on the radio while having a sleepover at a friend's house. From this turning point of profound and shattering loss, Natasha stretches back to tell the story of her cosseted childhood in a warm, bustling family where her mother loved to decorate, entertain, keep ducks in the backyard, and often overprotected her daughters. An inside look at Natalie's classic moviesMiracle on 34th Street, Rebel without a Cause, Splendour in the Grass, West Side Storyand Bob and Ted and Carol and Alice, among othersMore Than Love also offers a riveting, first-hand portrait of what it is like to experience a Hollywood childhood, where Elia Kazan, known as Gadge, for his love of gadgets, is lounging by the pool, Ruth Gordon is your godmother, and Josh Evans, the son of Ali MacGraw, is your first boyfriend. As Natasha steps back into the past, looking through the carefully preserved archive of her mother's letters, notes, and photographs, and comes to terms with her grief, a vivid and magnetic portrait of Natalie Wood emerges the child star, the young actress, the teen idol, the young wife, mother and eventual hostess extraordinaire. Along the way Natasha comes to terms with her mother's legacy and her own loss: making her peace, having her own daughter, and forging a strong and independent sense of self.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A page-turning literary gem' THE TIMES,BEST BOOKS OF 2020 From the highly acclaimed author of The Photographer of the Lost, a BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick, comes a beautiful and compelling story based on true events,perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell and Helen Dunmore.One Great War soldier with no memory. Three women who claim him as their own. 1918. A soldier is arrested in Durham Cathedral in the last week of the First World War, but he has no memory of who he is or how he came to be there. He is given the name Adam and transferred to a rehabilitation institutionin the Lake District where Doctor James Haworth is determined to uncover his identity. But, unwilling to relive the trauma of war, Adam has locked his memory away, seemingly for good. Then a newspaper publishes a feature about Adam, and three women come forward, each claiming that he is someone she lost in the war. But without memory, how do you know who to believe Based on true events,When I Come Home Againis a beautiful and compelling story about love, loss and longing in the aftermath of war, perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell and Helen Dunmore.Praise forWhen I Come Home Again: 'A superb and quietly devastating novel about grief, hope and the horrific aftershocks of war' The Times, Book of the Month 'Scott unravels her haunting tale in unpretentious but persuasive prose'Sunday Times 'When I Come Home Again is a heartbreaking read which reveals the far-reaching tragedies of war. My heart ached for the three women and for Adam? I highly recommend it and I very much look forward to Caroline Scott's next novel'Anita Frank, author of The Lost Ones 'Atmospheric descriptions of the Lake District contrast with the horrors of war in this poignant and breathtaking exploration of loss, love and precious memories' My Weekly, Pick of the Month 'A powerful story that's achingly moving and most beautifully written. Readers of Maggie O'Farrell and Helen Dunmore are likely to enjoy'Rachel Hore, author ofThe Love Child 'This beautiful book packs a huge emotional punch' Fabulous 'Captivating, heartbreaking and uplifting. This beautiful and moving book drew me in from the first line and held me enthralled until the very end'Fiona Valpy, author ofThe Dressmaker's Gift 'Caroline Scott's quietly devastating second novel insightfully explores the impact of the Great War on returning soldiers and the families that waited? Scott skillfully unspools their heartbreaking stories while uncovering the source of Adam's fear'Daily Mail 'Acompulsive, heart-wrenching read, beautifully and painfully evoking the toxic mix of grief and guilt suffered by survivors and the bereaved following WWI'Liz Trenow, author ofUnder a Wartime Sky 'In this powerful psychological novel, Scott explores the mental health of everyone involved in the soldier's life. A carefully, nuanced, complex story' Woman & Home 'Iabsolutely loved it. It was page turning, mysterious, engrossing and compelling. I thought so many times I had it all figured out and I was wrong every time. I couldn't get to the end fast enough and finished it at 1 am feeling bereft'Lorna Cook, author ofThe Forbidden Promise 'A carefully nuanced, complex story' Woman's Weekly 'A haunting novel with loss at its heart - the loss of self, loved ones and the lives that should have been. Caroline Scott evokes the damage and desolation of the Great War with aching authenticity, and her writing is exquisite'Iona Grey, author ofThe Glittering Hour 'A poignant story about love and loss' Best 'Wonderful and evocative . . . it is so much more subtle and complex than being just the journey to discover who Adam really is. It is not only about memory and identity, it's about the repercussions and tragedy of war, reaching out across vast swathes of society'Suzanne Goldring, author ofBurning Island 'Based on true events, this is a powerful story' Bella 'A beautifully written novel immersive, poignant, intricately woven' Judith Kinghorn, author ofThe Echo of Twilight 'An evocative read'heat 'Outstanding? The story left me breathless. Powerful, heartrending, and oh so tender. A whirlwind of emotions that will not allow us to forget'Kate Furnivall, author ofThe Guardian of Lies 'Scott's tense and compelling mystery with so many broken lives at its centre is a timely reminder that the repercussions of war are lasting, painful and tragic' Lancashire Post 'Scott litters her tale with clues and red herrings in the best mystery-writer way so we are kept guessing as to where the truth really lies' The BookBag.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE CAPTIVATING FAIRMILE SERIES FROM NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR, PHILIPPA GREGORY, TRACKING THE RISE OF THE TIDELANDS FAMILY IN LONDON, VENICE AND NEW ENGLAND.Midsummer Eve, 1670. A turbulent time to seek the truth . . . A wealthy man waits outside a poor London warehouse to meet with Alinor, the woman he failed twenty-one years before. He has everything to offer: money, land, status. He believes she has the only thing he cannot buy: his son and heir. Meanwhile in New England, Alinor's brother Ned cannot find justice in the New World, as the King's revenge stretches across the Atlantic and turns the pioneers against each other and against the American Indians. Then, a beautiful widow, Livia, arrives from Venice. She claims Alinor as her mother-in-law and has come with the news that Alinor's son Rob has drowned in the dark tides of the lagoon. But is this true or could this woman be an imposter . . . From London to New England and Venice, the dark tides always rise, and with them come secrets and enemies . . . 'A gripping read spanning London, Venice and New England, all beautifully observed by Gregory' Woman & HomePraise for Tidelands, the first in the Fairmile series: 'A gripping and intelligent portrait of a woman fighting to survive in a hostile world'The Times 'The first in a planned series . . . The author crafts her material with effortless ease.Her grasp of social mores is brilliant, the love story rings true and the research is, as ever, of the highest calibre'Elizabeth Buchan,Daily Mail 'Vivid and beguilingPhilippa Gregory at her best'Woman & Home'A compelling novel that shines a light on the struggles of 17th century women' Daily Mirror'The novel's power lies in Gregory's evocative portrayal of the tidelands and the everyday lives of those who are bound to them'Sunday Express 'If this novel is the first sign of what's to come then readers are in for a treat'Emma Lee-Potter,Daily Express.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is the definitive story of the case against Jeffrey Epstein and the corrupt system that supported him and Ghislaine Maxwell, told in thrilling detail by the lawyer who has represented Epstein's victims for more than a decade. In June 2008, Florida-based victims' rights attorney Bradley J. Edwards was thirty-two years old and had just started his own law firm when a young woman named Courtney Wild came to see him. She told a shocking story of having been sexually coerced at the age of fourteen by a wealthy man in Palm Beach named Jeffrey Epstein. Edwards, who had never heard of Epstein, had no idea that this moment would change the course of his life.Over the next ten years, Edwards devoted himself to bringing Epstein to justice, and came close to losing everything in the process. Edwards tracked down and represented more than twenty of Epstein's victims, and shined a light on his network of contacts and friends, among them Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew. Edwards gives his riveting, blow-by-blow account of battling Epstein on behalf of his clients, and provides stunning details never shared before. He explains how he followed Epstein's criminal enterprise from Florida, to New York, to Europe, to a Caribbean island, and, in the process, became the one person Epstein most feared could take him down. Epstein and his cadre of high-priced lawyers were able to manipulate the FBI and the Justice Department, but, despite making threats and attempting schemes straight out of a spy movie, Epstein couldn't stop Edwards, his small team of committed lawyers and, most of all, the victims, who were dead-set on seeing their abuser finally put behind bars.This is the definitive account of the Epstein saga, personally told by the gutsy lawyer who took on one of the most brazen sexual criminals in the history of the US, and exposed the corrupt system that let him get away with it for far too long.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The remarkable story of how Joe Foster developed Reebok into one of the world's most famous sports brands, having started from a small factory in Bolton. Since the late 19th century, the Foster family had been hand-making running shoes, supplying the likes of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams - later immortalised in the film Chariots of Fire - as well as providing boots to most Football League clubs. But a family feud between Foster's father and uncle about the direction of their business led to Joe and his brother Jeff setting up a new company, inspired by the success of Adidas and Puma, and so Reebok was born. At first, money was so short that Joe and his wife had to live in their rundown factory, while the machinery that made the shoes was placed around the edge of the floor, because it was so weak it could have collapsed if they'd been positioned in the middle. But, from this inauspicious start, a major new player in the sports equipment field began to emerge, inspired by Joe's marketing vision. By the 1980s, Reebok had become a global phenomenon, when they were the first to latch onto the potential of the aerobics craze inspired by Jane Fonda. Soon, Reeboks were being seen on Hollywood red carpets and even in the film Aliens, where Sigourney Weaver wore a pair of Reebok Alien Stompers. Like the international bestseller Shoe Dog, by Nike's Phil Knight, Shoemaker is a powerful tale of triumph against all the odds, revealing the challenges and sacrifices that go into creating a world-beating brand; it is also the story of how a small local business can transform itself, with the right products and the right vision, into something much, much bigger.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ferris Bueller meets Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist in this fun-filled romp through the city that never sleeps, from the New York Times-bestselling author of Since You've Been Gone.Two girls. One night. ZERO PHONES.Kat and Stevie best friends, theatre kids, polar opposites have snuck away from the suburbs to spend a night in New York City. The plan is simple: see a play, eat at NYC's hottest restaurant and have the best night ever! What isn't in the plan: Lost phones. A massive fight. A Pomeranian named Brad.Losing each other. Now, alone in New York City without money or phones, Kat and Stevie have to figure out what to do next. But there's a dog to return, a reservation to make, a party to crash and a very cute boy to kiss. And if they manage to do all that, they might just find their way back to each other before the clock in Grand Central strikes midnight . . . Also by Morgan Matson:Amy & Roger's Epic Detour Second Chance Summer Since You've Been Gone Unexpected Everything Save the Date. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - All's fair in love, war and noodles! This delicious debut is perfect for fans of teen romcoms such asWhen Dimple Met Rishi and Jenny Han'sTo All the Boys I've Loved Before.What if Romeo and Juliet was set in a Vietnamese restaurant Linh and Bao like each other. A lot. The only problem Their families own rival pho restaurants and hate each other's guts, so they have to keep their relationship a secret. But they can only steal kisses in dark alleys and the art room at school for so long. Can their love transcend an age-old feud and heal the rift between these two families Or have these high school sweethearts bitten off more than they can chew Praise for A Pho Love Story: '(A)warm, full-bodied take on the star-crossed-lovers rom-com genre' Kirkus Reviews 'Utterly delicious' Buzzfeed.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Long Way Homeis set in the UK and 1950s Paris where the story really begins, spanning four generations of women and the secrets that get passed down through them.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The game-changing approach to success that will transform the way you master new skills and generate creative ideas. Learn how to work like top performers and use reverse engineering to unlock your full potential. 'An eye-opening, fast-paced read that will transform the way you approach your next project' Shawn Achor For generations, we've been taught there are two ways to succeed - either from talent or through practice. InDecoding Greatness, award-winning social psychologist Ron Friedman illuminates a powerful third path one that has quietly launched icons in a wide range of fields, from artists, writers, and chefs, to athletes, inventorsand entrepreneurs: reverse engineering. To reverse engineer is to decode what works for others and learn how to apply those same methods and strategies to develop your own unique ideas and projects. Exploring what lies behind the success of top performers from Agatha Christie to Andy Warhol, Barack Obama to Serena Williams, and many more you will learn from the best. Combined with ground-breaking research on pattern recognition, skill acquisition, motivation, performanceand creativity, this book is a practical guide to achieving success within any field. Decoding Greatness provides a new way of thinking and working, and through unforgettable stories and strategies, you will learn how to improve your skillsand spark break-through ideas. And once you have learned this formula, you can apply it to anything.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2021 WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEARTHE TIMESAND SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThrough the prism of sport and conversations with its legends, including Usain Bolt, Adam Goodes, Thierry Henry, Michael Johnson, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Makhaya Ntini, Naomi OsakaandHope Powell, Michael Holding explains how racism dehumanises people; how it works to achieve that end; how it has been ignored by history and historians; and what it is like to be treated differently just because of the colour of your skin. Rarely can a rain delay in a cricket match have led to anything like the moment when Holding spoke out in the wake of the #BlackLivesMatter protests about the racism he has suffered and has seen all around him throughout his life. But as he spoke, he sought not only to educate but to propose a way forward that inspired so many. Within minutes, he was receiving calls from famous sports stars from around the world offering to help him to spread the message further. Now, in Why We Kneel, How We Rise, Holding shareshis story together with those of some of the most iconic athletes in the world. He delivers a powerful and inspiring message of hope for the future and a vision for change, and takes you through history to understand the racism of today. He adds:'To say I was surprised at the volume of positive feedback I received from around the world after my comments on Sky Sports is an understatement. I came to realise I couldn't just stop there; I had to take it forward hence the book, as I believe education is the way forward.' 'The best book about racism I've ever read' Piers Morgan.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The game-changing approach to success that will transform the way you master new skills and generate creative ideas. Learn how to work like top performers and use reverse engineering to unlock your full potential. 'An eye-opening, fast-paced read that will transform the way you approach your next project' Shawn Achor For generations, we've been taught there are two ways to succeed - either from talent or through practice. InDecoding Greatness, award-winning social psychologist Ron Friedman illuminates a powerful third path one that has quietly launched icons in a wide range of fields, from artists, writers, and chefs, to athletes, inventorsand entrepreneurs: reverse engineering. To reverse engineer is to decode what works for others and learn how to apply those same methods and strategies to develop your own unique ideas and projects. Exploring what lies behind the success of top performers from Agatha Christie to Andy Warhol, Barack Obama to Serena Williams, and many more you will learn from the best. Combined with ground-breaking research on pattern recognition, skill acquisition, motivation, performanceand creativity, this book is a practical guide to achieving success within any field. Decoding Greatness provides a new way of thinking and working, and through unforgettable stories and strategies, you will learn how to improve your skillsand spark break-through ideas. And once you have learned this formula, you can apply it to anything.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SHORTLISTED FOR THE RAC MOTORSPORT BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Glorious.gripping and sometimes tragic' Robbie Coltrane The inspirational story of the Bentley Boys and Le Mans the race they made their own.Le Mans, 1927. W.O. Bentley peered into the dusk. His three cars, which had led from the start, were missing.Two years running he had failed to finish. Once again he was staring into a void. Racing, his shareholders told him, was a waste of money. This race looked like being his last. W.O's engineering skills had been forged on the Great Northern railway and in the skies of the First World War, where Bentley-powered Sopwith Camels took the fight to Germany's Red Baron.Determined to build and race his own cars, he assembled a crack team from all strata of 1920s Britain, from East End boys Leslie Pennal and Wally Hassan to multi-millionaires Woolf Barnato and Tim Birkin, men in search of adventures to blaze their way out of the dark past. They dedicated themselves to building the perfect roadandracing car. In the hayloft above their workshop, the first Bentley was born and soon it was the car of choice for the fast-living upper classes. They raced at the fashionable Brooklands circuit and then set their sights on the fledgling 24 Hours Le Mans race. An audacious goal for a British car, yet the Bentley Boys rose to the challenge. But on that night in 1927, after the biggest crash in racing history claimed their cars, could they still pull it off and put British motor racing on the map In the 1920s, Bentley Motors burned brightly but all too briefly; yet its tale, filled with drama, tragedy, determination and glory still shines a century on.…