bring on the empty horses david niven

From the Hollywood''s first-ever million-copy bestseller, another riotous look at the golden age of Hollywood from a quintessential English gentleman.''Might easily be the best book ever written about Hollywood.'' New York TimesWidely acknowledged as one of the greatest memoirists of all time, David Niven''s eye for an anecdote and memory for a bon mot is still unmatched. In Bring on the Empty Horses , David immerses the reader in the heady glamour and glory of 1950s Hollywood, from Casino Royale to filming with Errol Flynn. Get ready to laugh, cry, and pour a stiff drink.

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In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike along the entire 2,172 miles from Georgia to Maine. On page after page, readers are treated to rich descriptions of the valleys and mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the life-changing moments that can only be experienced when dreams are pursued. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about safety and proper gear, showing a professional hiker’s preparations and tenacity. This is not merely a travel guide, but a beautifully written and highly personal view into one man’s adventure and what it means to make a lifelong vision come true.

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Despite an enormous solo output, P. G Wodehouse often co-operated with other writers, especially in the early stages of his career, exchanging or sharing plots, advising on problems and even writing books and stage-works together. Bring on the Girls is a characteristically mordant account of his work with Guy Bolton in musical comedy, which occupied much of Wodehouse’s energy from his arrival in America and effectively made his reputation. This is a tactful book - there are no shocking revelations - but an extremely amusing one, with vivid portraits of such stars as Gertrude Lawrence and insights into febrile life behind the scenes.

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Contemporary Farce on the Global Stage provides audiences and practitioners a detailed survey of how the genre of farce has evolved in the 21st century. Often dismissed as frivolous, farce speaks a universal language, with the power to incisively interrogate our world through laughter.Unlike farces of the past, where a successful resolution was a given and we could laugh uproariously at adulterous behaviour, farce no longer guarantees an audience a happy ending where everything works out. Contemporary farce is no longer ‘diverting us’ with laughter. It is reflecting the fractured world around us. With a foreword by award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig, the book introduces readers to the Mechanics of Farce, and the ‘Four Ps,’ which are key elements for understanding, appreciating, and exploring the form. The Five Doors to Contemporary Farce identify five major categories into which farces fall. Behind each door are a wide selection of plays, modern and contemporary examples from all over the world, written by a diverse group of playwrights who traverse gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Supplementing each section are comments, observations, and reflections from award-winning playwrights, directors, actors, designers, dramaturgs, and scholars.Designed specifically to give theatre-makers a rounded understanding that will underpin their ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Román sleduje život Holly Sykes od dospívání, kdy její rozhodnutí spustí řetězec událostí v tajném nadpřirozeném konfliktu. Příběh se odehrává v průběhu šesti desetiletí a kombinuje prvky metafyzického thrilleru s úvahami o smrtelnosti. Kniha získala ocenění World Fantasy Award a byla nominována na Bookerovu cenu.

• Oceněný román World Fantasy Award
• Epický příběh s časovým rozsahem šesti dekád
• Kaleidoskopický a brilantně vynalézavý styl
• Metafyzický thriller s hlubokou úvahou o přežití

Objev podobné jako The Bone Clocks - David Mitchell

This brand-new full-colour activity book with over 500 stickers stars Nintendo''s classic team of Mario and Luigi, and their most fearsome foes!Super Mario fans will love this full-colour activity book featuring Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and all their foes – Bowser, Koopalings, Wario, Waluigi and more! It''s filled with action-packed activities and over 500 stickers for gamers of all ages!Mario made his debut in the 1980s in arcades around the world and has since gone on to star in many adventures, evolving into the beloved icon he is today. He is a video game sensation, appearing across all genres – from action platformers to sports, kart racing and beyond.

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A dazzling act of literary-critical rebellion, casting new light on the lives of David Bowie and Enid Blyton -- .

Objev podobné jako David Bowie, Enid Blyton and the Sun Machine - Nicholas Royle

This board book version of David Bowie – from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this starman who dazzled audiences with his music. As a child, young David lived with his family in a tiny house on an ordinary street, but he had a head full of songs and ideas. At school he was loved music and dance, and he was inspired by his brother''s rock and jazz records to pick up the saxophone and start writing his own songs.After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. David knew that to be a star, he had to combine great songs with great performace, and so from this point on he took on a range of shapeshifting personas, from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke, but really, he was just being himself, expressing his art on the stage.His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll''s all-time greatest artists. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating star, and will also enjoy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Diesel Only The Brave Tattoo je pánská toaletní voda s orientální dřevitou vůní, inspirovanou filozofií tetování. Vonná kompozice kombinuje svěží zelené jablko s pepřem, šalvějí, dřevitými tóny a tabákem. Vůně je dodávána v charakteristickém skleněném flakonu ve tvaru pěsti s graffiti potiskem.

• Orientační dřevitá vůně s mužným charakterem
• Univerzální použití pro denní i speciální příležitosti
• Charismatický flakon ve tvaru pěsti s graffiti designem
• Dlouhotrvající vonná stopa na kůži

Objev podobné jako Diesel Only The Brave Tattoo toaletní voda pro muže 125 ml

DIESEL Only The Brave Street EdT je pánská toaletní voda italské výroby s objemem 50 ml. Hlavní charakteristikou je dřevitá vůně kombinující silné a jemné tóny. Vůně je navržena tak, aby působila svěže a dynamicky.

• Dřevitá hlavní vůně s jedinečnou kombinací tónů
• Italská výroba zajišťující kvalitu
• Objem 50 ml pro dlouhodobé používání
• Silná, ale jemná vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení

Objev podobné jako DIESEL Only The Brave Street EdT 50 ml (3614272320819)

Tvářenka v tyčince SOSU Cosmetics Blush On The Go v odstínu Rose poskytuje snadnou aplikaci a přirozený vzhled. Produkt hydratuje a vyživuje pleť obsahem vitaminu E. Je vhodný pro každodenní nošení i na cesty díky kompaktnímu balení.

• Snadná aplikace tyčinkou pro přirozený vzhled
• Hydratuje a vyživuje pleť díky vitaminu E
• Přenosné balení vhodné na cesty
• Rozjasňuje a dodává zdravou barvu lícím

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Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective ''drunk'' developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be. Published to critical acclaim in 2009, the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary is the first comprehensive thesaurus in the world to arrange words by meaning in order of first recorded use. Using its unique perspective on how the English language has developed, Words in Time and Place takes 15 themes and explores the language in these areas over time - explaining when new words appeared, where they came from, and what such changes say about times in which they emerged. The themes chosen are varied, universal topics and show the semantic range of the thesaurus and what it can tell us about the words used in areas of everyday life. Learn about the different words for dying and money, or types of pop music, as well as words for a privy, oaths, and words for being drunk. Written by the world''s leading expert on the English language, David Crystal, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"FUN, FRESH and THUMPING with ENERGY" - Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid"MC Grammar is IT. He is the MAN!" - Michael Rosen The first in a hilarious series from multi-award-winning teacher and World Book Day Ambassador, MC Grammar! Meet Z, he only speaks in rhyme. Teased all the time. But now it’s his time to shine. Z stands for ZERO: being the amount of words that Z speaks at school. Why? Because every time he talks, it rhymes. Every. Single. Time. But, things are about to change. The Royal Rap Rumble is coming to town in search of the next rhyming rap legend. With the help of his super-cool English teacher, Mr G, his best friend, SFX, and the ultimate hip-hop makeover, RAP KID is born. But can he become the G.O.A.T and take home the golden mic? Bring on the vibes!The Adventures of Rap Kid celebrates the power of words and friendship.Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Loki.From the viral book-rapping sensation and star of SkyKids Wonder Raps and Rap Tales.

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Readers love Sara Sheridan''s evocative historical novels . . .''I loved this book from start to finish. So interesting to read about women back in the 1800s being independent and finding their own way in what was mostly a man''s domain!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Did not want to put this down but did not want it to end. Another fabulous read transporting you back in time, bring on the next one quickly please!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I was totally floored by this! SO interesting at every point!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Celebrated writer and historian Maria Graham must make the treacherous voyage from Brazil to London to deliver her latest book to her publisher. Having come to terms with the loss of her beloved husband, Maria is now determined to live her life as she pleases, free from the smothering constraints of Georgian society.For a woman travelling alone it''s a journey fraught with danger, and as civil war rages around her, the only ship prepared to take Maria belongs to roguish smuggler Captain James Henderson. Onboard, all is well until Maria makes two shocking discoveries - the first a deadly secret, the second an irresistible attraction to the enigmatic captain.With Henderson on a journey of his own and determined to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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War of the Foxes je druhá básnická sbírka Richarda Sikena, která navazuje na jeho úspěšný debut Crush. Kniha se zaměřuje na témata tvorby, reprezentace a morálních otázek spojených s uměním. Sikenova poezie kombinuje filozofickou hloubku s cinematografickou naléhavostí.

• Dlouho očekávané pokračování úspěšné sbírky Crush
• Hluboké zkoumání tvorby a reprezentace reality
• Jedinečné spojení poezie s výtvarným uměním
• Oceněno kritikou a literárními časopisy

Objev podobné jako War of the Foxes - Richard Siken

Kniha - autor T. J. Klune, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place - and realizing that family could be yours. He expected nothing. But they gave him everything . . . Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At forty, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for the company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, he's spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages. Then one day, Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside, including the Antichrist. There, Linus must somehow determine if they could bring on the end of days. But their guardian, charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards. As Arthur and Linus...

Objev podobné jako The House in the Cerulean Sea (1529087945)

An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place - and realizing that family could be yours. 'I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect' - V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue He expected nothing. But they gave him everything . . . Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At forty, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, he's spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages. Then one day, Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside, including the Antichrist. There, Linus must somehow determine if they could bring on the end of days. But their guardian, charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards. As Arthur and Linus grow ever closer, Linus must choose between duty and his dreams. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The House in the Cerulean Sea - TJ Klune

Folks, life is beautiful! Bring on the drinks, I'm sticking around till I'm ninety! Do you hear?'A young boy grows up in a sleepy Czech community where little changes. His raucous, mischievous Uncle Pepin came to stay with the family years ago, and never left. But the outside world is encroaching on their close-knit town - first in the shape of German occupiers, and then with the new Communist order. Elegiac and moving, Bohumil Hrabal's gem-like portrayal of the passing of an age is filled with wit, life and tenderness. 'What is unique about Hrabal is his capacity for joy' Milan Kundera'Even in a town where nothing happens, Hrabal's meticulous and exuberant fascination with the human voice insists that, as long as there's still breath in a body, life is endlessly eventful' Independent.

Objev podobné jako The Little Town Where Time Stood Still - Bohumil Hrabal

She's rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She's spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies-good ones! That win contests! But she's also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care.Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates-The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!-it's a break too big to pass up.Emma's younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. But what is it they say? Don't meet your heroes? Charlie Yates doesn't want to write with anyone-much less "a failed, nobody screenwriter." Worse, the romantic comedy he's written is so terrible it might actually bring on the apocalypse.Plus! He doesn't even care about the script-it's just a means to get a different one green-lit. Oh, and he thinks love is an emotional Ponzi scheme.But Emma's not going down without a fight. She will stand up for herself, and for rom-coms, and for love itself. She will convince him that love stories matter-even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Rom-Commers - Katherine Center

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBritain''s best-loved Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, brings you the ultimate recipes for every barbecue.‘From chicken suya kebabs to harissa prawns, the top chef shares his favourite dishes to cook on coals – plus tips to master the grill’ – The Times‘Your ultimate guide to outdoor cooking with style and substance’ – Stylist------------Perfect for sunny weekends, bank holidays and long summer days, Tom''s got you covered with:- Easy Snacks- Prep-Ahead Sides- Marinades & Rubs - Stunning Crowd PleasersWith elevated classics like hot dogs with curried butter, pork ribs with bourbon sauce, beef burgers with roasted pepper jam and charred corn with chipotle crema you’ll become a barbecue pro without breaking a sweat.There’s something for everyone from smoky charred veg, to flavour-packed marinated meats, and everything in between. Beat the barbecue stress with make-ahead dishes like green chilli slaw or peanut and pretzel parfait, and take flavour to the max with miso prawn skewers and sticky-glazed chipolatas.Fire up the coals, crack open the drinks and BRING ON THE BARBECUE.‘Recipes to help you barbecue like a Michelin-starred chef’ – Independent

Objev podobné jako The BBQ Book - Tom Kerridge

Román vypráví příběh Bena Newmana, který po třech letech studia sociální práce získává práci Resettlement Officer na sídlišti Highfield. Hlavní postava řeší profesní výzvy při práci s klienty na novém sídlišti a zároveň se vyrovnává s rodinným životem s manželkou a dětmi. Kniha nabízí realistický pohled na práci v sociálních službách v britském prostředí.

• Autentický příběh ze života sociálního pracovníka
• Zajímavý pohled na britský sociální systém
• Kombinace osobního a profesního života hlavní postavy
• Dostupný formát pro čtenáře zajímající se o sociální témata

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''Gives Jo Nesbo a run for his money'' Sunday Express''Intelligent and gripping'' The Times___Mindless killer? Or do they know exactly what they''re doing?Winter 1996. An old man is driving home when his headlights catch an animal on the empty road up ahead. He stamps hard on the brakes. But it is not an animal at all. It is a young boy, frightened and alone, with a set of deer antlers strapped firmly to his head.Fourteen years later, a body is found in a mountain lake. Within weeks, three people have died. Each time, the killer has left a clue, inviting Special Investigations Detectives Munch and Krüger to play a deadly game - a game they cannot possibly win. Against the most dangerous and terrifying kind of serial killer. One who chooses their victims completely at random.To find the killer they must look deep within their own dark pasts, but how can you stop a murderer when you cannot begin to predict their next move?The new novel from Samuel Bjork, THE WOLF, is available now.___What readers are saying:''A riveting story, with plenty of dark emotions. Perfect for Scandi-Noir lovers.''''I was hooked, this tale got my heart racing and in places sat ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Boy in the Headlights - Samuel Bjørk

Kniha je pokračováním příběhu Ady a Jamieho během druhé světové války. Sleduje jejich život v přeplněném domě s novými obyvateli, včetně židovské dívky Ruth z Německa. Příběh zkoumá rostoucí složitost morálky a přežití, jak se válka přibližuje k jejich domovu.

• Pokračování oblíbeného příběhu Ady a Jamieho
• Autentické zobrazení života dětí za druhé světové války
• Emočně silný příběh o přežití a odolnosti
• Vhodné pro čtenáře mládežnické historické literatury

Objev podobné jako The War I Finally Won - Bradley Kimberly Brubaker

Kniha The World of The Dark Crystal nabízí fanouškům klasického filmu Jima Hensona ponoření do jeho tvorby a příběhového světa prostřednictvím ilustrací Briana Frouda. Publikace slouží jako průvodce konceptuálním uměním a vývojem filmu Temný krystal. Poskytuje detailní vhled do vizuální stránky a mytologie tohoto kultovního díla.

• Autentické ilustrace od konceptuálního designéra původního filmu.
• Hluboký náhled do tvorby a lore kultovního snímku.
• Kvalitní zpracování pro fanoušky a sběratele.
• Evokativní vizuály, které přenášejí do světa Temného krystalu.

Objev podobné jako The World of the Dark Crystal - Brian Froud

Autobiografie Erica Lomaxe popisuje jeho zkušenosti jako válečného zajatce nuceného pracovat na proslulé Burma-Siam železnici za druhé světové války a následné mučení japonskými vojáky. Kniha detailně zachycuje jeho dlouholeté psychické trauma a cestu k uzdravení, která vyvrcholila setkáním s jedním z jeho trýznitelů po padesáti letech. Jde o silné svědectví o přežití, odvaze a lidské schopnosti odpustit.

• Skutečný a hluboce lidský příběh přežití
• Oceněná literární non-fiction s filmovou adaptací
• Silné téma odpuštění a vyrovnání se s minulostí
• Historicky cenný osobní svědectví z války v Pacifiku

Objev podobné jako The Railway Man - Lomax Eric

Kniha vypráví skutečný příběh švédského dobrodruha Mikaela Lindnorda, kterému během extrémního závodu v Jižní Americe začal dělat společnost toulavý pes Arthur. Navzdory náročným podmínkám a 435 mil dlouhé trase pes tým neopustil a vytvořilo se mezi nimi silné pouto. Mikael se nakonec rozhodl psa zachránit a přivézt ho do Švédska.

• Skutečný a dojemný příběh o přátelství
• Inspirující vyprávění o oddanosti a vytrvalosti
• Kniha, která se dočkala filmové adaptace
• Ideální pro milovníky psů a dobrodružných příběhů

Objev podobné jako Arthur the King - Mikael Lindnord

The Paris Mapguide od Michaela Middleditche je oceněný průvodce kombinující ilustrované mapy s praktickými informacemi pro návštěvníky Paříže. Obsahuje podrobné seznamy památek, doporučení restaurací a nočního života spolu s plány metra a autobusových tras. Je navržen jako lehký a kompaktní průvodce vhodný pro každodenní nošení.

• Kombinuje ilustrované, snadno čitelné mapy s praktickými informacemi
• Lehký a tenký formát vhodný do kapsy nebo malé tašky
• Obsahuje podrobné seznamy muzeí, galerií, trhů a restaurací
• Zahrnuje plány metra, autobusových tras a měnič měn

Objev podobné jako The Paris Mapguide - Michael Middleditch

* Don''t miss ''THE CHEMISTRY OF DEATH'' TV SERIES - now streaming on Paramount+ * Adapted from The Chemistry of Death and Written in Bone - starring Harry Treadaway as Dr David Hunter''As bone-chillingly bleak as its subject . . . this doesn''t disappoint'' Financial TimesA serial killer is on the loose and David Hunter suddenly finds that the past is far from dead and buried. The escape of a psychotic rapist and multiple murderer brings DI Terry Connor to David Hunter''s doorstep, years after their bitter rift.This unwelcome reminder of the past forces Hunter to confront the situation at hand: eight years earlier Hunter and an ill-fated Body Recovery team, has tried to find the graves of Monk''s teenage victims on the bleak expanse of Dartmoor.Only one of the missing girls'' bodies was ever found. Suddenly Hunter receives an appeal from Sophie Keller, a young woman who also worked on the operation, and nothing is quite as it seems. Hunter is forced to question who he can really trust.Especially when his own life depends on it.

Objev podobné jako The Calling of the Grave - Simon Beckett

Kniha The Glass Castle: A Memoir je autobiografické dílo Jeannette Wallsové. Popisuje autorčino neobvyklé dětství v chudobě a její rodinné vztahy. Jedná se o originální anglické vydání v brožované vazbě.

• Autentický příběh neobvyklého dětství
• Poutavé vyprávění o rodinných vztazích
• Brožované vydání vhodné pro čtení
• Originální anglický text bez překladu

Objev podobné jako The Glass Castle: A Memoir (1844081826)

It's a hell of a job...When Scarlet finds herself doomed to eternal punishment in Hell for a sinful life she can’t even remember, Satan himself offers her a deal: return to earth and kill one marked sinner per day…as his grim reaper!While foiling an attempted robbery, Scarlet is forced to reveal her role as a grim reaper in order to save Chase’s life. In return, Chase shares some of the past events that earned him his sinner’s mark, and together they embark on a new kind of partnership—instead of killing sinners at random, they will use Chase’s experience as a detective to bring only the worst sinners to justice. But even seemingly moral choices have their cost, and Satan isn’t the type to share his reapers with anyone else…Collects episodes 27–42 of the popular WEBTOON, exclusive never-before-seen content, and a bonus short story!

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Ella Bella longs to be a beautiful ballerina, and so each week she goes to Madame Rosa''s ballet class at the old theatre. As we all know, theatres are magical places where anything can happen, and sure enough, as soon as Ella Bella opens Madame Rosa''s magical musical box on the empty stage, she''s whisked off in a beautiful lilac light to Sleeping Beauty''s palace. But will she be able to help the Lilac Fairy save Sleeping Beauty from the bad fairy''s wicked spell?

Objev podobné jako Ella Bella Ballerina and the Sleeping Beauty - Mayhew James

ONE OF THE BESTSELLING MEMOIRS OF ALL TIME WITH OVER FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEDiscover the heartfelt, laugh-out-loud account of one of Hollywood''s greatest actors and, above all, greatest menDebonair English wit and humourist extraordinaire, star of The Pink Panther, Casino Royal and Around the World in 80 Days, few Hollywood actors are remembered as fondly as David Niven.In this bestselling autobiography, Niven shows how, even as an unknown young man, he knew how to live the good life, regaling us with tales of school expulsion and wartime hi-jinks. However, it is his accounts of working and partying with the legends of the silver screen - from Lawrence Oliver and Vivien Leigh to Elizabeth Taylor, Noel Coward and dozens of others - that turn this memoir into an outright masterpiece.An intimate, gossipy, warm and above all charming account of life inside Hollywood''s dream factory, The Moon is a Balloon is a classic to be read and enjoyed time and again.***''An immensely enjoyable, witty and racy memoir'' Sunday Times''Forthright, bawdy, and often hilarious, zany and zestful, his anecdotes should keep you entertained for hours'' Sunday Express''Niven''s life was Wodehouse with tears'' John Mortimer

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"Incorporating sharp questions and big ideas, Niven shifts deftly between history, politics, culture and literature to offer a fascinating and provocative analysis of the marginalisation of the North." Madeleine Bunting, author of Labours of Love: the Crisis of CareAn in-depth exploration of the importance of the North of England in the modern era.The North Will Rise Again covers the colourful adventures of its inhabitants, the expansiveness and optimism that defines Northern culture, and the recurrent sense of failure and despair that is at the heart of one of the West’s most impoverished regions. By telling the story of the North in the last few decades, Alex goes in search of answers to some of the big questions at the forefront of British politics and society today, touching on live issues including the North/South divide, austerity, the impact of Brexit, the collapse of Labour’s ‘Red Wall’, and calls for regional devolution. He concludes with a powerful argument for a revival of northern politics and society by way of what he calls ‘radical regionalism’.A native Northerner himself, having returned to his home city of Newcastle with his family in the last few years, Alex also includes elements of memoir and stories from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What do you do when your child disappears?''A hugely compelling story of loss, grief and vengeance, The Empty Room is probably the best novel yet by one of our finest mystery writers. Unmissable.'' John Connolly''The tension and heartbreak kept me turning the pages'' Patricia Gibney''A searing, thrilling and heartbreaking look at life, loss and revenge, expertly handled by a hugely talented storyteller'' Chris WhitakerPandora - Dora - Condron wakes one morning to discover her 17-year old daughter Ellie, has not come home after a party.The day Ellie disappears, Dora is alone as her husband Eamon has already left for the day in his job as a long-distance lorry driver. So Dora does the usual things: rings around Ellie''s friends... but no one knows where she is. Her panic growing, Dora tries the local hospitals and art college where Ellie is a student - but then the police arrive on her doorstep with the news her daughter''s handbag has been discovered dumped in a layby.So begins Dora''s ordeal of waiting and not knowing what has become of her girl. Eamon''s lack of empathy and concern, Dora realises, is indicative of the state of their marriage, and left on her own, Dora ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Praise for The Empty Room ''Superb'' Natasha Cooper, Literary Review''A finely calibrated account of loss, grief and simmering rage'' Irish Times''A powerful portrayal of one mother''s desperate ordeal... perceptive'' Sunday Independent''The Empty Room has all the elements of great drama - murder, revenge, sacrifice - along with complex moral questions that will keep you engaged long after the final thrilling page'' Martina Murphy''A compulsive, addictive, heart rending read, The Empty Room is a tale of grief and loss, and ultimately redemption, that puts Brian McGilloway at the very top of the game. I could not put it down'' Sam Blake''Masterful, humane, compelling, beautifully written, utterly convincing - and without a wasted word'' Catherine Kirwan ''The Empty Room is a tense, and at times claustrophic, slow-burner which builds to a devastating conclusion'' Claire Allan''A tense thriller'' Irish Daily Mail''The Empty Room surely secures Brian''s place as one of the best writers out there. . . a thoughtful exploration of a mother struggling with a changed world. . . exceptional'' Chris MacDonald ''High tension and high emotion make this story a page turner'' Roisin Meaney''An utterly gripping and propulsive read, as one would expect from one of Ireland''s finest thriller writers'' Irish ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Adapted from a series of four lectures, originally delivered as the first of the Granada Northern Lectures Peter Brook''s The Empty Space is an exploration of four aspects of theatre, ''Deadly, Holy, Rough and Immediate'', published in Penguin Modern Classics.''I can take any empty space and call it a bare stage''In The Empty Space, groundbreaking director Peter Brook draws on a life in love with the stage to explore the issues facing any theatrical performance. Here he describes important developments in theatre from the last century, as well as smaller scale events, from productions by Stanislavsky to the rise of Method Acting, from Brecht''s revolutionary alienation technique to the free form Happenings of the 1960s, and from the different styles of such great Shakespearean actors as John Gielgud and Paul Scofield to a joyous impromptu performance in the burnt-out shell of the Hamburg Opera just after the war. Passionate, unconventional and fascinating, his book shows how theatre defies rules, builds and shatters illusions and creates lasting memories for its audiences.Peter Stephen Paul Brook CH CBE (b. 1925) is a highly influential British theatrical producer and director. During the 1950s he worked on many productions in Britain, Europe, and the USA, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Newly updated, The Empty Nest is an uplifting, practical and inspiring guide to adjusting to life after your children leave home.More than half a million parents confront the empty nest for the first time each year. It is one of the most challenging phases of parenting, often creating feelings of loss, lack of purpose and crisis of identity which can lead to depression. Yet it receives little recognition. And contrary to popular opinion it doesn''t only affect women who''ve put their careers on hold: working mothers and fathers suffer too. Equally, it can be a period of liberation and discovery of new challenges, when marriages long overstressed by childcare can be rejuvenated.The Empty Nest includes case studies documenting a wide range of experiences of parents living through an empty nest; expert comment and advice; plenty of practical ideas, inspiration and tips. This encouraging, empowering books helps you to focus on the positive as well as how to handle the changing relationship with your children to ensure a fulfilling and good relationship going forward, an area of parenting often ignored.

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A mainstay of countless American childhoods, MAD magazine exploded onto the scene in the 1950s and gleefully thumbed its nose at all the postwar pieties. Unfazed by lawsuits, the ire of J. Edgar Hoover''s FBI, and the dull-witted scorn of critics and scolds unwilling to get the joke, MAD became the zaniest, most subversive satire magazine ever to be sold on America''s newsstands, anticipating the spirit of underground comix and ''zines and influencing humor writing in movies, television, and the internet to this day. Edited by David Mikics, The MAD Files celebrates the magazine''s impact and the legacy of the Usual Gang of Idiots who transformed puerile punchlines and merciless mockery into an art form. 26 essays and comics present a varied, perceptive, and often very funny account of MAD''s significance, ranging from the cultural to the aesthetic to the personal. Art Spiegelman reflects on how he ''couldn''t learn much about America from my refugee immigrant parents - but I learned all about it from MAD''; Roz Chast remembers how the magazine was ''love at first sight. MAD made fun of stuff that I thought needed to be made fun of... It was one of my first inklings that there ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“This is a truly extraordinary and transformative book. It distills the most profound and fundamental truths about happiness and healing to their essence.”— Dean Ornish, MDProviding an antidote to our never-ending quest for more, mindfulness teacher, successful entrepreneur, and Zen Buddhist Billy Wynne shows that embracing emptiness can declutter the mind and distill our experience of daily life to its essential beauty, clarity, and joy A clear and reasoned antidote to our current epoch of insatiable more-ness, The Empty Path is a how-to manual and spiritual guidebook for realizing and practicing emptiness as the source of inherent joy and satisfaction in our lives. By exploring this core, often-misunderstood Buddhist teaching, author Billy Wynne dispels the common misconception that peace and fulfillment will come via accumulation or achievement. He shows that instead of resolving our suffering, the quest for more only increases our problems by preventing us from engaging with the full breadth of our authentic life experience. The Empty Path leads readers on a modern-day hero’s journey, with Wynne as a guide. He uses real-life examples and accessible practices to help readers wake up to their inherent wholeness, navigate the barriers between self and true peace, and clear a path ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Whether experienced or new to woodcarving, you are sure to appreciate the in-depth knowledge of the art form from author David Young. The book begins with information on what you need to know to start whittling including tools, materials, knife sharpening, and techniques. David then covers finishing your project with instructions for his simple painting technique to achieve professional-looking results. Using these techniques, you''ll then be ready to start whittling the beautifully illustrated projects which range in difficulty, building on the skills and techniques used in each. You''ll start with 4 projects that build upon each other, adding a new technique and skill for each. You are then ready to start the next 6 simple projects, further refining your whittling skills and finally the step-up projects that include a pineapple, a vase with a rose, and a wood spirit. Each project uses a 1" x 1" x ''varying length'' block and can be completed in less than an hour. The scale of the projects and the use of minimal tools and supplies make carving the projects possible in virtually any space or location.

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What is a Zonkey?Why do some horses have feathers?How can a horse sleep standing up?Which horse dances to the beat of the tom-toms?Who was the seven-headed horse of Indian folklore?Come on a journey around the world and meet 80 unique breeds of horses and ponies which have adapted to harsh environments in unusual ways. Be introduced to incredible equines, both real and mythical, that dance, talk, spell, save lives on the battlefield and have even won Oscars!This book is brimming with facts about the brave and bizarre acts performed by this amazing animal that helped shape civilisations for over six thousand years.

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A TIMES BEST PAPERBACK OF 2022------------------''Glorious ... It''s rare to read anything so teeming with life'' SPECTATOR, Books of the Year''This is Kynaston at his best ... A rich and vivid picture of a nation in all its human complexity'' IAN JACK''A compulsive read ... Generous as well as sharp'' MARGARET DRABBLE''I was captivated by its brilliance'' D. J. TAYLOR__________________The ‘real’ Sixties began on 5 October 1962. On that remarkable Friday, the Beatles hit the world with their first single, ‘Love Me Do’, and the first James Bond film, Dr No, had its world premiere in London: two icons of the future heralding a social and cultural revolution.On the Cusp, continuing David Kynaston’s groundbreaking history of post-war Britain, takes place during the summer and early autumn of 1962, in the charged months leading up to the moment that a country changed. The Rolling Stones’ debut at the Marquee Club, the last Gentlemen versus Players match at Lord’s, the issue of Britain’s relationship with Europe starting to divide the country, Telstar the satellite beaming live TV pictures across the world, ‘Telstar’ the record a siren call to a techno future – these were months thick with incident, all woven together here ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Five Views on the Gospel presents five different perspectives on the question "What is the gospel?" Presenting a variety of contemporary and tradition-based perspectives, each contributor answers key questions about the nature of the gospel. Questions contributors address include:What is the gospel?What is the context for understanding the New Testament teaching about the gospel?What are the primary biblical texts that you believe express the gospel and how do you understand them?What are people called to do with the gospel and what are the benefits promised by the gospel?How can the definition and proclamation of the gospel be contextualized and made relevant today?What example of an inadequate gospel and a false gospel can you offer?What does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel? The CounterPoints format provides a unique opportunity for each contributor to set forth their own understanding of the gospel, to interact with competing perspectives, and for the editors to sum up points of agreement and disagreement and a path forward in the debate.Positions and Contributors include:The Reformation Gospel (Michael Horton)The King Jesus Gospel (Scot McKnight)The Wesleyan Gospel (David A. deSilva)The Pentecostal Gospel (Julie C. Ma)A Liberation Theology Gospel (Shively T. J. Smith) The Counterpoints series ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One of the most famous ghost stories, Blackwood''s ''The Empty House'' is a classic haunted house tale of terror. Now with a new introduction and biography.Algernon Blackwood, one of the founding fathers of modern ghost and horror stories, inspired generations of writers from H.P. Lovecraft to Shirley Jackson and our very own Ramsey Campbell. Blackwood''s ''The Empty House'' is one of the most famous haunted house stories in the English language, with its carefully crafted gathering of tension and dread inference of terrors lurking at the end of every corridor, around every corner, through every half-opened door. This edition includes ''A Haunted Island'', ''The Wood of the Dead'', ''Skeleton Lake'' and several other ghoulish tales.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and fantasy to science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic. Each book features a brand new biography and a new glossary of Literary, Gothic and Victorian terms.

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The railway from Glasgow to Fort William and Mallaig passes through superb and varied scenery from the shores of the Firth of Clyde, alongside lochs and mountains, across the desolate Great Moor of Rannoch before descending to Glen Spean and approaching Fort William from the north. A reversal is needed to continue to Mallaig, crossing the spectacular Glenfinnan viaduct to reach the fishing port on the west coast.Although diesel traction took over in the early 1960s, a limited steam service to Mallaig to cater for the tourist market was introduced by ScotRail in 1984. West Coast Railways took over in 1995 and now operate a service for some six months of the year. Since 1987 there have also been some steam-hauled trips on the line to Glasgow.David Price has visited the line many times and presents a vibrant selection of images that illustrate steam on the West Highland Railway.

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Running on Empty is the first self-help book about Emotional Neglect: an invisible force from your childhood which you can''t see, but may be affecting you profoundly to this day. It is about what didn''t happen in your childhood, what wasn''t said, and what cannot be remembered. Do you sometimes feel as if you''re just going through the motions in life? Are you good at looking and acting as if you''re fine, but secretly feel lonely and disconnected? Perhaps you have a fine life and are good at your work, but somehow it''s just not enough to make you happy. If so, you are not alone. The world is full of people who have an innate sense that something is wrong with them. Who feel they live on the outside looking in, but have no explanation for their feeling and no way to put it into words. Who blame themselves for not being happier. If you are one of these people, you may fear that you are not connected enough to your spouse, or that you don''t feel pleasure or love as profoundly as others do. Perhaps when you do experience strong emotions, you have difficulty understanding or tolerating them. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''The kind of brilliantly written polemic that Toynbee''s many fans have come to know and love...a terrific book'' Stephen Bush, Financial TimesLabour have won their most decisive victory in decades. But what damage has been done to the country and how do Labour fix it?Political change has arrived. But the new Westminster government''s inheritance looks grim. We''re all in it together, the Tories used to claim, but they left behind sharper social divisions and vastly greater inequality with widening gaps in class, wealth and income. Collapsing public services at home, coupled with threats from a scorching earth and war in Europe, have left our country with gaping unfulfilled commitments.The Only Way is Up gives us a ready reckoner on how to repair the damage and set the UK on the path to sustainable growth. Combining the latest data with expert analysis across health, children''s services, the economy, environment, policing and defence, Polly Toynbee and David Walker tell the story of what went wrong during the Tories'' wild ride and what must now be remedied.

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an extraordinary story of redemption in the darkest of places.Jarvis Jay Masters’s early life was a horror story whose outline we know too well. Born in Long Beach, California, his house was filled with crack, alcohol, physical abuse, and men who paid his mother for sex. He and his siblings were split up and sent to foster care when he was five, and he progressed quickly to juvenile detention, car theft, armed robbery, and ultimately San Quentin. While in prison, he was set up for the murder of a guard – a conviction which landed him on death row, where he’s been since 1990.At the time of his murder trial, he was held in solitary confinement, torn by rage and anxiety, felled by headaches, seizures, and panic attacks. A criminal investigator repeatedly offered to teach him breathing exercises which he repeatedly refused, until desperation moved him.With uncanny clarity, David Sheff describes Masters’s gradual but profound transformation from a man dedicated to hurting others to one who has prevented violence on the prison yard, counselled high school kids by mail, and helped prisoners -and even guards – find meaning in their lives.Along the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Empty Pot is Demi''s beloved picture book about an honest schoolboy A long time ago in China there was a boy named Ping who loved flowers. Anything he planted burst into bloom.The Emperor loved flowers too. When it was time to choose an heir, he gave a flower seed to each child in the kingdom. "Whoever can show me their best in a year''s time," he proclaimed, "shall succeed me to the throne!"Ping plants his seed and tends it every day. But month after month passes, and nothing grows. When spring comes, Ping must go to the Emperor with nothing but an empty pot.Demi''s exquisite art and beautifully simple text show how Ping''s embarrassing failure is turned triumphant in this satisfying tale of honesty rewarded.An IRA-CBC Children''s Choice.An American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists."

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*A brand new companion to the Last Kingdom series, Uhtred’s Feast, is available to pre-order now*The eighth book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions.A hero will be forged from this broken land.As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world.In the battle for power, there can be only one ruler.The ruler of Mercia is dying, leaving no apparent heir. His wife is a born leader, but no woman has ever ruled over an English kingdom. And she is without her greatest warrior and champion, Uhtred of Bebbanburg.An empty throne leaves the kingdom exposed to rival West Saxons and to the Vikings, who are on a bloody rampage once more.A hero is needed, a hero who has been in battle all his life, who can destroy the double threat to Mercia. A hero who will ultimately decide the fate of a nation…

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