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Lord Peter Wimsey''s fishing holiday is interrupted in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic crime novel, introduced by writer and reviewer Barry Forshaw - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries.''One of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphLord Peter Wimsey could imagine the artist stepping back, the stagger, the fall, down to where the pointed rocks grinned like teeth.But was it an accident - or murder? Six members of the close-knit Galloway artists'' colony do not regret Campbell''s death.Five of them are red herrings.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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Audiokniha: Cyklus 12 rozhlasových her o životě Ježíše Krista. Dorothy Leigh Sayersová se této látky chopila jako zkušená spisovatelka- a přitom s pokorou a s úctou k biblické látce, k níž přibrala pár legend, které se k biblickému vyprávění později připojili. V každém příběhu uslyšíte úryvek z Ježíšova příběhu, tak jak jej zachytil některý z evangelistů. Potom kulisy oživnou , rozpovídají se a vy jste svědky mezihry, která v bibli takto zapsána není. Tady už v sobě Dorothy Leigh Sayersová detektivářku nezapře.

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Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Chesterton and nine other writers from the legendary Detection Club collaborate in this fiendishly clever but forgotten crime novel first published 80 years ago. Inspector Rudge does not encounter many cases of murder in the sleepy seaside town of Whynmouth. But when an old sailor lands a rowing boat containing a fresh corpse with a stab wound to the chest, the Inspector's investigation immediately comes up against several obstacles. The vicar, whose boat the body was found in, is clearly withholding information, and the victim's niece has disappeared. There is clearly more to this case than meets the eye - even the identity of the victim is called into doubt. Inspector Rudge begins to wonder just how many people have contributed to this extraordinary crime and whether he will ever unravel it... In 1931, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and ten other crime writers from the newly-formed `Detection Club' collaborated in publishing a unique crime novel. In a literary game of consequences, each author would write one chapter, leaving G.K. Chesterton to write a typically paradoxical prologue and Anthony Berkeley to tie up all the loose ends. In addition, each of the authors provided their own solution in a sealed envelope, all of which appeared at the end of the book, with Agatha Christie's ingenious conclusion acknowledged at the time to be `enough to make the book worth buying on its own'. The authors of this novel are: G. K. Chesterton, Canon Victor Whitechurch, G. D. H. Cole and Margaret Cole, Henry Wade, Agatha Christie, John Rhode, Milward Kennedy, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ronald Knox, Freeman Wills Crofts, Edgar Jepson, Clemence Dane and Anthony Berkeley.

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This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 15 tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including newly discovered stories by Dorothy L. Sayers and Edmund Crispin that have never previously been published.With the Golden Age of detective fiction shining ever more brightly thanks to the recent reappearance of many forgotten crime novels, Bodies from the Library offers a rare opportunity to read lost stories from the first half of the twentieth century by some of the genre’s most accomplished writers.This second volume is a showcase for popular figures of the Golden Age, in stories that even their most ardent fans will not be aware of. It includes uncollected and unpublished stories by acclaimed queens and kings of crime fiction, from Helen Simpson, Ethel Lina White, E.C.R. Lorac, Christianna Brand, Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, to S.S. Van Dine, Jonathan Latimer, Clayton Rawson, Cyril Alington and Antony and Peter Shaffer (writing as Peter Antony).This book also features two highly readable radio scripts by Margery Allingham (involving Jack the Ripper) and John Rhode, plus two full-length novellas – one from a rare magazine by Q Patrick, the other an unpublished Gervase Fen mystery by Edmund Crispin, written at the height of his career. It concludes with another remarkable discovery: ‘The Locked Room’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, a never-before-published case for Lord Peter Wimsey!Selected and introduced by Tony Medawar, who also provides fascinating pen portraits of each author, Bodies from the Library 2 is an indispensable collection for any bookshelf.

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The thirteenth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by crime writer Natasha Cooper - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. They plan to have a quiet country honeymoon. Then Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride Harriet Vane find the previous owner''s body in the cellar.Set in a country village seething with secrets and snobbery, this is Dorothy L. Sayers'' last full-length detective novel. Variously described as a love story with detective interruptions and a detective story with romantic interruptions, it lives up to both descriptions with style.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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The ninth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by crime writer David Mark - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphPoisoned port . . . Pet cats in peril . . . Purloined pearls . . . Lord Peter Wimsey solves the mysteries of the man who was blown into the fourth dimension and the murder in fancy dress. He pursues miscreants across several countries and into unexpected hiding places. Dorothy L. Sayers'' other detective, Montague Egg, encounters a fugitive murderer and uncovers a killer in an Oxford cloister. The travelling salesman extraordinaire solves puzzles with a unique combination of matter-of-fact practicality and brilliant deduction.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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The eleventh book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by writer Jill Paton Walsh - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphWhen his sexton finds a corpse in the wrong grave, the rector of Fenchurch St Paul asks Lord Peter Wimsey to find out who the dead man was and how he came to be there.The lore of bell-ringing and a brilliantly-evoked village in the remote fens of East Anglia are the unforgettable background to a story of an old unsolved crime and its violent unravelling twenty years later.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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The sixth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by actor Edward Petherbridge - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries.''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphCan Lord Peter Wimsey prove that Harriet Vane is not guilty of murder - or find the real poisoner in time to save her from the gallows?Impossible, it seems.The Crown''s case is watertight. The police are adamant that the right person is on trial. The judge''s summing-up is also clear. Harriet Vane is guilty of the killing her lover. And Harriet Vane shall hang.But the jury disagrees.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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The eighth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by bestselling thriller writer Lee Child - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphA young woman falls asleep on a deserted beach and wakes to discover the body of a man whose throat has been slashed from ear to ear . . .The young woman is the celebrated detective novelist Harriet Vane, once again drawn against her will into a murder investigation in which she herself could be a suspect.Lord Peter Wimsey is only too eager to help her clear her name.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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The fourth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by detective fiction writer Simon Brett - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphLord Peter Wimsey bent down over General Fentiman and drew the Morning Post gently away from the gnarled old hands. Then, with a quick jerk, he lifted the quiet figure. It came up all of a piece, stiff as a wooden doll . . .But how did the general die? Who was the mysterious Mr X who fled when he was wanted for questioning? And which of the general''s heirs, both members of the Bellona Club, is lying?''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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The twelfth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by actress Dame Harriet Mary Walter, DBE - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphHarriet Vane has never dared to return to her old Oxford college. Now, despite her scandalous life, she has been summoned back . . . At first she thinks her worst fears have been fulfilled, as she encounters obscene graffiti, poison pen letters and a disgusting effigy when she arrives at sedate Shrewsbury College for the ''Gaudy'' celebrations. But soon, Harriet realises that she is not the only target of this murderous malice - and asks Lord Peter Wimsey to help.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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The second book in Dorothy L Sayers Lord Peter Wimsey series introduced by crime novelist Ruth Dudley Edwards - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphThe Duke of Denver, accused of murder, stands trial for his life in the House of Lords.Naturally, his brother Lord Peter Wimsey is investigating the crime - this is a family affair. The murder took place at the duke''s shooting lodge and Lord Peter''s sister was engaged to marry the dead man.But why does the duke refuse to co-operate with the investigation? Can he really be guilty, or is he covering up for someone?''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.Lord Peter Wimsey, wealthy, charming and charismatic, is one of the most famous amateur detectives of the golden age of crime. This Macmillan Collector's Library Edition is edited and introduced by crime expert David Stuart Davies.The fifteen stories in this lively and witty collection are not only Dorothy L. Sawyer's very best, but they also celebrate the breadth of Peter Wimsey's literary career as London's most celebrated amateur sleuth. From the foppish man about town 'In the Teeth of Evidence', to the happily married man in 'The Haunted Policeman', to the father of three in 'Talboys', Wimsey kept that twinkle in his eye and the brilliance of mind that can spot a clue a mile off.

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A journalist’s exposé. A young man’s murder. And a truth no one is ready for. When retired journalist Sid Selman’s exposé rips the lid off a hidden world of prostitution and domestic slavery, the town’s sinister secrets begin to unravel. Corruption runs deep, but the county police have long turned a blind eye. As Detective Gus Freeman takes over the investigation, the case is clouded by red herrings and misplaced suspicions, leading him down treacherous paths. Meanwhile, the murder of Matt Archer at Blades Farm appears unrelated at first—but the two investigations are connected in ways Gus never expected. With the stakes higher than ever, Gus must untangle a web of lies and deceit, revealing a truth far darker than anyone imagined. Red Herring Season is a gripping cold-case mystery where corruption, murder and betrayal collide.                                                            Praise for Red Herring Season: ? ? ? ? ? Excellent. ? ? ? ? ? Difficult to put down. ? ? ? ? ? A magnificent plot that kept this reader turning the pages. ? ? ? ? ? A great suspenseful novel. ? ? ? ? ? I loved the way it was all brought together and finalised.

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Koloběžka s nosností 130 kg, velikost kol 26"/20", max. výška řídítek 97 cm, materiál rámu: ocel, čelisťové brzdy, hmotnost 10,4 kg Yedoo Five Numbers red je koloběžka pro dospělé. Yedoo Five Numbers red je koloběžka koncipovaná pro děti od 12 let. Maximální nosnost má 130 kg. Tento model se řadí mezi silniční koloběžky, které se svými vlastnostmi hodí pro sportovnější jízdu. Rám koloběžky je vyhotoven z oceli s vynikající pevností. Materiál použitý na výrobu koleček je pak pneu. Za jízdy se budete moci spolehnout na ložiska typu Průmyslová. Hlavní vlastnosti koloběžky Yedoo Five Numbers red Koloběžka Yedoo s nosností 130 kg Řídítka mají nastavitelnou výšku Brzdný systém: čelisťové brzdy Vhodné od 12 let Madla: tpr Maximální výška řídítek bude až 97 cm, ale dá se snížit až na 91 cm Délka koloběžky: 174 cm Barva: červená Hlavové složení: bezzávitové Pro lidi o minimálním vzrůstu 130 cm Yedoo Five Numbers red je modelově silniční koloběžka Další vlastnosti...

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Cyklistické tretry na MTB, pánské, zapínání: tkaničky, svršek: syntetická kůže, podešev: přírodní kaučuk Chtěli byste efektivněji přenášet výkon z nohou do pedálů? Potom si musíte pořídit cyklistické tretry Adidas | Fiveten. Zaručeně vám dodají perfektní oporu při šlapání. Tento model je navržen pro horská kola. K řádnému zapnutí slouží tkaničky. Tvar a střih Five Ten Freerider Red/Mesa/Core Black bude vyhovovat pánům. Na výrobu podešve byl zvolen přírodní kaučuk. Materiálem svršku treter Adidas | Fiveten je syntetická kůže. Základní funkce tretry Five Ten Freerider Red/Mesa/Core Black Cyklistické tretry vhodné pro muže Cyklistické tretry Five Ten Freerider Red/Mesa/Core Black jsou navržené na horské kolo Zapínání bot na kolo: tkaničky Pro výrobu podešve cyklistických treter Adidas | Fiveten byl použit přírodní kaučuk Materiálem svršku je syntetická kůže Sezóna: celoroční

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A new edition of Sue Tilley’s classic biography of the man described by Boy George as ‘modern art on legs’, updated to include never-before-seen photographs and a new chapter reflecting on Bowery’s legacy. From his arrival in London in 1980, clutching a suitcase and sewing machine, to his death from AIDS in 1994, artist, performer, musician, club promoter and fashion designer Leigh Bowery led an extraordinary life. Chronicled here with candid wit and affection, Leigh’s closest confidante Sue Tilley describes her best friend’s journey as a creative young gay kid growing up in the Melbourne suburbs who burst onto the vibrant London club scene of the 1980s and changed it forever.Brilliantly evoking the hedonistic energy of the city, Tilley’s personal account of her life with Leigh – their best mates, holidays, clubbing, drugs, outfits, flatmates and sex lives – paints a vivid picture of 80s pop culture through their friendship and love of a good time. She also offers irreverent anecdotes of the London art world, and particularly of Leigh’s close relationship with Lucian Freud, who painted Leigh many times from 1990 onwards; and concludes with a poignant and unsentimental recollection of Leigh’s final days in hospital. Written with the full co-operation of his family and friends, including Charles Atlas, Rachel Auburn, Michael Clark, Lucian Freud, Jeffrey Hinton, Damien Hirst, Princess Julia, Cerith Wyn Evans and Baillie Walsh.

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Dorothy Parker, more than any of her contemporaries, captured the spirit of the Jazz Age in her poetry and prose, and The Collected Dorothy Parker includes an introduction by Brendan Gill in Penguin Modern Classics.Dorothy Parker was the most talked-about woman of her day, notorious as the hard-drinking bad girl with a talent for stinging repartee and endlessly quotable one-liners. The decadent 1920s and 1930s in New York were a time of great experiment and daring for women. For the rich, life seemed a continual party, but the excesses took their emotional toll. In the bitingly witty poems and stories collected here, along with her articles and reviews, she brilliantly captures the spirit of the decadent Jazz Age in New York, exposing both the dazzle and the darkness. But beneath the sharp perceptions and acidic humour, much of her work poignantly expresses the deep vulnerability of a troubled, self-destructive woman who, in the words of philosopher Irwin Edman, was ''a Sappho who could combine a heartbreak with a wisecrack''.Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) was born in West End, New Jersey, and grew up in New York. In 1916 she sold some of her poetry to the editor of Vogue, and was subsequently given an editorial position on the magazine. She then became drama critic of Vanity Fair and the central figure of the celebrated Algonquin Round Table, whose members included George S. Kaufman and Harpo Marx. Her collections of poems included Enough Rope (1926) and Not So Deep as a Well (1936), and her collections of stories included Here Lies (1939); in addition, she collaborated on and wrote screenplays including the Oscar-winning A Star is Born (1937), and Alfred Hitchcock''s Saboteur (1942).If you enjoyed The Collected Dorothy Parker, you might like Truman Capote''s The Complete Stories, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''She managed to express her real feelings in stanzas which snap and glitter like a Chanel handbag''Peter Ackroyd, The Times

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The prize-winning biography of Wordsworth''s beloved sister, champion, muse who was at the heart of the Romantic movement in Britain - reissued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Dorothy''s birth.''Genius ... Its own kind of heaven.'' New York Times ''A most beautiful, deep, and humble study of incredibly complex people.'' Oliver Sacks Dorothy Wordsworth is an enigma. William''s beloved sister was his muse, champion, and most valued reader. She is mythologised as a self-effacing spinster and saintly amanuensis, yet Thomas De Quincey described her as ''all fire and ardour''. Dorothy sacrificed a traditional life to share in her brother''s world of words. In her Grasmere Journals, she vividly recorded their intimate life together in the Lake District, marked by a startling freedom from social convention. The tale that unfolds in her brief, electric entries reveals an intense bond between siblings, culminating in Dorothy''s collapse on William''s wedding day - after which the woman who once strode the hills in all weathers retreated inside the house for the last three decades of her life.In her magisterial biography, Frances Wilson uses the compressed emotion of Dorothy''s journals to evoke the rich interior world of a woman determined to live on her own terms - one who deserves her own place in the history of the Romantic movement. ''Intelligent and intriguing ... A portrait of a peculiar, passionate, yet meticulous woman which is hauntingly strange.'' Sunday Telegraph''Passion is the keynote of Wilson''s fine biography ... Brims with the personality of [an] extraordinary woman ... Thrilling.'' Sunday Times''This beautiful, wise biography draws Dorothy from her hiding places. She emerges as a passionate figure.'' Daily Telegraph''Gripping ... Bold, witty, scholarly and speculative.’ Margaret Drabble

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''From humble beginnings to the top of the entertainment tree and everything in between! A beautiful book about a beautiful man'' Paddy McGuinness''Leigh is an artistic genius. This is a unique book'' Davina McCall''Funny, honest and utterly creative. This book is a lot like the man himself!'' Fearne CottonThis is the story of a little boy called Leigh Francis who became a naughty bear. And then a man called Keith Lemon, and also Avid Merrion and whoever else you may or may not know me as (but not Mick Hucknall). All this time behind the neckbrace, bandage or whatever costume I’ve worn, I was still just that little boy called Leigh Francis.From the moment I stepped out in front of the camera, I’ve always been in character. Now the time has come to lift the mask (literally) and reveal myself (not literally): from growing up in Leeds obsessed with TV, films, toys, clothes and dressing up as my favourite superhero,* to my wild adventures,** my first relationships*** and moving to London to pursue my dream of being silly and having a laugh. Oh, and there’s a bit about making it in the wonderful world of telly – the highs, the lows and everything in between.So here it is, my memoir! Expect a chuckle, a thoughtful pause and maybe even a tear or two. I can’t lie, I’m a little bit nervous about it as this isn’t like all the made-up stuff I’ve done in character – this is my story. A true story about Leigh.* Spider-Man** in the Cubs and Scouts*** with breakdancing and skateboarding

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The greatest journey is the one you least expect…''Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel – it simply sparkles'' Evie Woods‘A treat of a book, utterly transporting'' Eve Chase______________________________________________Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home…When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home.But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child.On the unforgiving plains, Emily''s courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage.Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart?From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery.Readers LOVE Before Dorothy''A story as glimmering as the Emerald City and as hopeful as Dorothy herself'' Kristin Harmel''[An] enchanting and powerful tale of grief, love and self-discovery'' Heat''Captivating, luminous, spell-binding'' Fiona Valpy''Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time, this is my favourite Hazel Gaynor novel to date, and I''ve read them all. Loved it!'' Gill Paul''An epic tale, a triumph of imagination and beautifully written'' Amanda Geard

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Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations have charmed generations of children and adults alike for nearly 75 yearsMy naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cutoff the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be?Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – the Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim. Dorothy became a household name and her stories were read and loved across the globe.Have you collected all of the My Naughty Little Sister series?My Naughty Little SisterWhen My Naughty Little Sister Was GoodMy Naughty Little Sister and Bad HarryMy Naughty Little Sister''s Friends

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The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the Stops - an instant Sunday Times bestseller''Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times'' GRAHAM NORTONAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises. Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.Readers can''t get enough of Friends of Dorothy!''Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at the beginning again'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I absolutely adored this book! I hope to be half as hilarious as Dorothy when I reach my 70s'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''I literally read this in 24 hours and really could not put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It''s a rare thing to find a novel that''s warm and funny, but in no way cheesy or predictable . . . can''t wait to re-read!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A great big warm hug of a book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I would give this six stars if I could'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF 40TH MIKE LEIGH''S CLASSIC PLAY - WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM THE PLAYWRITE.Forty years on from its first performance at the Hampstead Theatre and original screening on BBC1 soon after, Mike Leigh''s Abigail''s Party - telling of two marriages spectacularly unravelling at an awkward neighbourhood drinks party - remains a pinnacle of British theatre.Here is the original script, complete with a new introduction by Mike Leigh describing the play''s unlikely genesis, how it came to be made and where he believes it fits within his oeuvre as one of the country''s leading writers and directors.''The play came from my intuitive sense of the spirit and the flavour of the times, and from a growing personal fear of, and frustration with the suburban existence'' Mike Leigh, from his new introduction''Leigh''s play isn''t simply about marriage and Essex, but also about the unhappy state of the realm'' Guardian

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''I found my power when I realized it was within me, within my skin and within my soul. It just needed to be set free.'' Leigh-Anne Pinnock''s life changed overnight when she became part of the first ever girl band to win the X-Factor. The multi-platinum selling supergroup Little Mix, went on to become one of the biggest girl bands of all time.Launched into chart-topping global fame, Leigh-Anne was living her childhood dream of becoming a popstar. But behind the scenes, as a Black woman within an industry and team with little diversity, Leigh-Anne was struggling with her identity and felt completely lost. In her highly anticipated memoir, Leigh-Anne shares her journey from growing up in a mixed-race family in Britain to taking the pop world by storm. Honest and direct, she reveals the challenges and prejudices that stood in her path and how she overcame them by embracing her own power. Sharing the experiences and lessons that have shaped Leigh-Anne, this book will empower us all to challenge the status quo, stand up for what we believe in and go after our dreams.

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NOW IN PAPERBACK - THE FUNNY, WISE AND BRILLIANT NOVEL FROM THE STAR OF QIPAPERBACK PUBLICATION BACKED BY A MAJOR PERFORMANCE TOUR''Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times'' GRAHAM NORTONAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises.Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.Readers can''t get enough of Friends of Dorothy:''Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at the beginning again'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I absolutely adored this book! I hope to be half as hilarious as Dorothy when I reach my 70s'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I literally read this in 24 hours and really could not put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It''s a rare thing to find a novel that''s warm and funny, but in no way cheesy or predictable . . . can''t wait to re-read!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A great big warm hug of a book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I would give this six stars if I could'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Why catastrophic risks are more dangerous than you think, and how populism is making them worse.Did you know that you’re more likely to die from a catastrophe than in a car crash? The odds that a typical US resident will die from a catastrophic event—for example, nuclear war, bioterrorism, or out-of-control artificial intelligence—have been estimated at 1 in 6. That’s fifteen times more likely than a fatal car crash and thirty-one times more likely than being murdered. In What’s the Worst That Could Happen?, Andrew Leigh looks at catastrophic risks and how to mitigate them, arguing provocatively that the rise of populist politics makes catastrophe more likely. Leigh explains that pervasive short-term thinking leaves us unprepared for long-term risks. Politicians sweat the small stuff—granular policy details of legislation and regulation—but rarely devote much attention to reducing long-term risks. Populist movements thrive on short-termism because they focus on their followers’ immediate grievances. Leigh argues that we should be long-termers: broaden our thinking and give big threats the attention and resources they need. Leigh outlines the biggest existential risks facing humanity and suggests remedies for them. He discusses pandemics, considering the possibility that the next virus will be more deadly than COVID-19; warns that unchecked climate change could render large swaths of the earth uninhabitable; describes the metamorphosis of the arms race from a fight into a chaotic brawl; and examines the dangers of runaway superintelligence. Moreover, Leigh points out, populism (and its crony, totalitarianism) not only exacerbates other dangers but is also a risk factor in itself, undermining the institutions of democracy as we watch.

Objev podobné jako What’s the Worst That Could Happen? - Andrew Leigh

Now a USA Today Bestseller! The greatest journey is the one you least expect… 'Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel – it simply sparkles' Evie Woods ‘A treat of a book, utterly transporting' Eve Chase ______________________________________________ Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home… When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home. But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child. On the unforgiving plains, Emily's courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage. Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart? From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery. Readers LOVE Before Dorothy 'A story as glimmering as the Emerald City and as hopeful as Dorothy herself' Kristin Harmel '[An] enchanting and powerful tale of grief, love and self-discovery' Heat 'Captivating, luminous, spell-binding' Fiona Valpy 'Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time, this is my favourite Hazel Gaynor novel to date, and I've read them all. Loved it!' Gill Paul 'An epic tale, a triumph of imagination and beautifully written' Amanda Geard

Objev podobné jako Before Dorothy - Hazel Gaynor

The true story of a foundling. ''Extraordinary ... A fascinating, moving book: part history of the Foundling Hospital and the development of child psychology, part Cowan''s own story, and part that of Cowan''s mother'' LUCY SCHOLES, TELEGRAPH Growing up in a wealthy enclave outside San Francisco, Justine Cowan''s life seems idyllic. But her mother''s unpredictable temper drives Justine from home the moment she is old enough to escape. It is only after her mother dies that she finds herself pulling at the threads of a story half-told - her mother''s upbringing in London''s Foundling Hospital. Haunted by this secret history, Justine travels across the sea and deep into the past to discover the girl her mother once was. Here, with the vividness of a true storyteller, she pieces together her mother''s childhood alongside the history of the Foundling Hospital: from its idealistic beginnings in the eighteenth century, how it influenced some of England''s greatest creative minds - from Handel to Dickens, its shocking approach to childcare and how it survived the Blitz only to close after the Second World War. This was the environment that shaped a young girl then known as Dorothy Soames, who was left behind by a mother forced by stigma and shame to give up her child; who withstood years of physical and emotional abuse, dreaming of escape as German bombers circled the skies, unaware all along that her own mother was fighting to get her back.The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames is a gripping memoir and revelatory investigation into the history of the Foundling Hospital and one girl who grew up in its care - the author''s own mother.Praise for The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames: ''As a social history of the Foundling Hospital, this is a fascinating read'' SUNDAY TIMES ''Page-turning and profoundly moving'' VIRGINIA NICHOLSON ''Part-memoir, part-detective story, The Secret Life Of Dorothy Soames will break your heart then piece it back together again ... Simultaneously exploring her mother''s story of escape and the history of the Foundling Hospital, this is an unforgettable read'' STYLIST ''A gripping true story'' CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE, bestselling author of ORPHAN TRAIN ''Breathtaking'' ADRIENNE BRODEUR, bestselling author of WILD GAME

Objev podobné jako The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames - Justine Cowan

In Mind Over Explicit Matter, Dr. Trish Leigh offers a step-by-step program to end porn addiction and heal the brain. Dr. Leigh integrates the latest neuroscientific research with easy-to-use techniques and strategies to help conquer habits and change lives.Mind Over Explicit Matter is a groundbreaking and comprehensive guide, meticulously designed to leverage the secrets of brain science to empower individuals in their journey to break free from the clutches of addiction to sexualized media. Leveraging the latest neuroscientific research and practical strategies, this holistic step-by-step program offers a transformative experience that goes beyond surface-level understanding. Through this book, you will gain a deep understanding of the addictive nature of pornography, unravelling the intricate workings of the human brain and how it is affected by prolonged exposure.As a cognitive neuroscientist and certified sex addiction recovery coach, Dr. Trish Leigh has dedicated her life to helping people heal their brains and overcome unhealthy addictions. With empathy and compassion, Dr. Leigh acknowledges the societal judgment and shame that often accompanies these struggles while journeying through the insights she has pioneered with thousands of clients. This roadmap for long-term recovery, filled with personal experiential stories and concrete “brain hack” activities, willguide you through the process of rewiring your brain and cultivating healthy habits that support lasting change; equip you with knowledge and practical tools to identify and avoid triggers;enhance your ability to achieve sexual satisfaction; and improve your sense of self-awareness, personal happiness, and relational contentment. Whether you are personally grappling with pornography addiction or seeking to support a loved one on their journey, this book is an indispensable companion for a healthier and more meaningful life.

Objev podobné jako Mind Over Explicit Matter - Dr. Trish Leigh

Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good … when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding and even teaches Bad Harry a lesson or two. Has my little sister given up her naughty ways?When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. The best-selling books in this series are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and went on to write five books about her naughty little sister with wide acclaim. Dorothy became a household name and her stories were read and loved across the globe.Have you collected all of the My Naughty Little Sister series?My Naughty Little SisterMy Naughty Little Sister and Bad HarryMy Naughty Little Sister''s FriendsMore My Naughty Little Sister Stories

Objev podobné jako When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good - Dorothy Edwards

It is Christmas Eve, 1799, and Dorothy Wordsworth is awake in the dead of night. She stands outside in the winter cold, waiting patiently.When the new day breaks it will bring family and friends to Dorothy''s door. For tomorrow is a double joy: tomorrow is her Christmas Birthday.Carol Ann Duffy''s wonderful poem Dorothy Wordsworth''s Christmas Birthday takes us to the frozen landscape of the Lake District, where a merry celebration is about to begin in the Wordsworths'' cottage.Gorgeously illustrated by Tom Duxbury, this festive poem evokes the snowy Lake District as Dorothy celebrates her birthday with her brother William Wordsworth and fellow poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Objev podobné jako Dorothy Wordsworth's Christmas Birthday - Carol Ann Duffy DBE

Walk in the footsteps of Dorothy Parker and explore her world.Taking the reader through the New York that inspired, and was in turn inspired by, the formidable Dorothy Parker, the third revised edition of Dorothy Parker''s New York includes a thoroughly revised text and never-before-seen archival photographs to illustrate her development as a writer, a wit, and a public persona. The book uncovers her favorite bars and salons as well as her homes and offices, most of which are still intact. With the charting of her colorful career, including the decade she spent as a member of the Algonquin Round Table, as well as her intense private life, readers will find themselves drawn into the lavish New York City of the 1920s and 1930s. Includes a new chapter about the 2020 journey of Dorothy Parker''s ashes from Baltimore to New York City.

Objev podobné jako Dorothy Parker's New York - Kevin C. Fitzpatrick

Elektronická kniha - ze série Strašidelné domy, autor Darcy Coates, 336 stran, česky Darcy Coates, autorka bestsellerových gotických hororů, přináší další mrazivý příběh o tichém domě na zapomenuté předměstské uličce, který skrývá smrtící tajemství...Tichý dům byl Leigh Harkerové jejím útočištěm více než deset let, dokud se věci náhle nezměnily. Záclony se samy rozhrnují. Rádia se vypínají a zapínají. A ve stínu dveří její ložnice se v noci rýsuje tmavá postava, která ji pozoruje a čeká, až konečně poleví a usne.Leigh, na konci svých možností, ale neochotná opustit svůj domov, se snaží najít odpovědi. Ale každý krok ji nutí k něčemu děsivějšímu, než si kdy dokázala představit.Ze zamčených dveří pod schody prosakuje jedovatý stín. Klika přes noc chrastí a nehty škrábou o dřevo. Její domov skrývá nebezpečná tajemství a teď, když je Leigh uvězněna v jeho zdech, se bojí, že už nikdy neuteče.Myslíte si, že jste v bezpečí?Mýlíte se.

Objev podobné jako Děsy Leigh Harkerové (978-80-277-1347-9)

Kniha - autor Darcy Coates, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Darcy Coates, autorka bestsellerových gotických hororů, přináší další mrazivý příběh o tichém domě na zapomenuté předměstské uličce, který skrývá smrtící tajemství... Tichý dům byl Leigh Harkerové jejím útočištěm více než deset let, dokud se věci náhle nezměnily. Záclony se samy rozhrnují. Rádia se vypínají a zapínají. A ve stínu dveří její ložnice se v noci rýsuje tmavá postava, která ji pozoruje a čeká, až konečně poleví a usne. Leigh, na konci svých možností, ale neochotná opustit svůj domov, se snaží najít odpovědi. Ale každý krok ji nutí k něčemu děsivějšímu, než si kdy dokázala představit. Ze zamčených dveří pod schody prosakuje jedovatý stín. Klika přes noc chrastí a nehty škrábou o dřevo. Její domov skrývá nebezpečná tajemství a teď, když je Leigh uvězněna v jeho zdech, se bojí, že už nikdy neuteče. Myslíte si, že jste v bezpečí? Mýlíte se.

Objev podobné jako Děsy Leigh Harkerové (978-80-277-1347-9)

Darcy Coates, autorka bestsellerových gotických hororů, přináší další mrazivý příběh o tichém domě na zapomenuté předměstské uličce, který skrývá smrtící tajemství...Tichý dům byl Leigh Harkerové jejím útočištěm více než deset let, dokud se věci náhle nezměnily. Záclony se samy rozhrnují. Rádia se vypínají a zapínají. A ve stínu dveří její ložnice se v noci rýsuje tmavá postava, která ji pozoruje a čeká, až konečně poleví a usne.Leigh, na konci svých možností, ale neochotná opustit svůj domov, se snaží najít odpovědi. Ale každý krok ji nutí k něčemu děsivějšímu, než si kdy dokázala představit.Ze zamčených dveří pod schody prosakuje jedovatý stín. Klika přes noc chrastí a nehty škrábou o dřevo. Její domov skrývá nebezpečná tajemství a teď, když je Leigh uvězněna v jeho zdech, se bojí, že už nikdy neuteče.Myslíte si, že jste v bezpečí?Mýlíte se.

Objev podobné jako Děsy Leigh Harkerové - Darcy Coates

Život Leigh sa rozbil na márne kúsky. Osirotená sa dostane do rodiny neuveriteľne bohatých príbuzných, o ktorých ani netušila, že existujú. Do nového sveta nevie zapadnúť, nedokáže prekonať smútok. Keď jej polícia oznámi, že vyšetrovanie vraždy jej rodičov sa dostalo do slepej uličky, pochopí, že jedinou cestou k zmiereniu vo svojej duši je vyriešenie tejto záhady vlastným úsilím. S novou rodinou a priateľmi, medzi ktorými sa ocitne duch s viacerými osobnosťami, Leigh riskuje všetko, aby našla odpovede. Pridajte sa k Leigh na jej dobrodružnej ceste v brutálnom svete organizovaného zločinu a zrady.

Objev podobné jako Leigh Howardová a duchovia z panstva Simmons-Pierce - Shawn M. Warner

Let MILLION COPY bestselling author Judy Leigh whisk you off to the beaches and beauty of Brittany. Warmhearted, funny and uplifting.Sixty-nine-year-old Fliss has lived a life!A career running her own successful business, a beautiful home, a wardrobe full of designer clothes – Fliss has everything she ever wanted. So why does she feel so lonely?Sixty-six-year-old Shirl didn’t expect to be looking after a baby again, let alone a grown woman who should know better. But with her daughter Gemma struggling to adapt to motherhood, and her boss Fliss increasingly reliant on Shirl to run her life, Shirl never gets a moment to herself. Fliss might not be great at life’s chores, but she is great at seizing opportunities, so when the chance for a jaunt to France’s beautiful Brittany comes her way, she decides it’s just what she and Shirl need. And as the sun-soaked town of Plouvannec-Sur-Mer begins to work its magic on the women, they realise there’s another way to live. From cake-laden patisseries, to joyous local fetes, from food, views and beaches to die for, to a community quick to embrace them, not to mention some rather fine French men for company, perhaps it’s not too late for Fliss and Shirl to embrace a new adventure and look forwards to a totally different future. The perfect feel-good story from besteller Judy Leigh. A must read for all fans of Maddie Please, Dawn French and Caroline James. Readers love Judy Leigh!‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson'I loved this book. It's funny, emotional and a book that fills you with determination not to let life pass you by as you get older' Jennifer Bohnet‘This is another one of Judy’s terrific reads that is more than thoroughly enjoyable. It's more than a story- it's perhaps a message to all of us about “Carpe Diem” and taking hold of life with both hands whilst we can. The characters are wonderful and leap from the page like old friends’ ?????????? Reader Review‘This was a book I had trouble putting down! Thoroughly enjoyed the twist and turns. Can recommend for a good read’ ?????????? Reader Review‘I’ve loved every one of the author’s contemporary second chance romances, but I really think I might have found my new favourite. The characters were simply wonderful and soon found their places in my heart, their wealth of life experience and paths to future happiness so very easy to identify with, and the whole story had a warmth and lightness of touch that I found totally adorable’ ?????????? Reader Review

Objev podobné jako The Golden Gals' French Adventure - Judy Leigh

Following her success with Lost Charleston, local author and city tour guide Leigh Jones Handal brings a fresh approach to one of the key titles in Pavilion Books’ trademark series.Charleston, South Carolina is one of the most popular East Coast tourist destinations. The flashpoint of the Civil War, what remains of Fort Sumter in Charleston is still a much-visited attraction, and despite bombardment by the Federal Navy, earthquakes and many hurricanes, the South Carolina city has retained its 19th-century charm.City guide Leigh Jones Handal tells the story of the Charleston she loves through archive photos matched with their modern viewpoint, including the Jenkins Orphanage whose band were the likely originators of the Charleston dance. There are vintage photos of the great plantation houses, plus the grand buildings on Meeting Street, and the soaring spires of Charleston’s many churches.Downtown many of the classic mansions, such as the Miles Brewton House, have been retained, along with the Market Hall and the Customs House, and though the trolleys no longer run along Broad Street, it is still recognizable from a century before.Leigh Jones Handal has uncovered a treasury of vintages images which have been matched with modern photos to show new aspects of this enduringly fascinating city.

Objev podobné jako Charleston Then and Now - Leigh Jones Handal

Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home…When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home.But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child.On the unforgiving plains, Emily's courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage.Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart?From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery.

Objev podobné jako Before Dorothy - Hazel Gaynor

Let MILLION COPY bestselling author Judy Leigh whisk you off to the beaches and beauty of Brittany. Warmhearted, funny and uplifting.Sixty-nine-year-old Fliss has lived a life!A career running her own successful business, a beautiful home, a wardrobe full of designer clothes – Fliss has everything she ever wanted. So why does she feel so lonely?Sixty-six-year-old Shirl didn’t expect to be looking after a baby again, let alone a grown woman who should know better. But with her daughter Gemma struggling to adapt to motherhood, and her boss Fliss increasingly reliant on Shirl to run her life, Shirl never gets a moment to herself. Fliss might not be great at life’s chores, but she is great at seizing opportunities, so when the chance for a jaunt to France’s beautiful Brittany comes her way, she decides it’s just what she and Shirl need. And as the sun-soaked town of Plouvannec-Sur-Mer begins to work its magic on the women, they realise there’s another way to live. From cake-laden patisseries, to joyous local fetes, from food, views and beaches to die for, to a community quick to embrace them, not to mention some rather fine French men for company, perhaps it’s not too late for Fliss and Shirl to embrace a new adventure and look forwards to a totally different future. The perfect feel-good story from besteller Judy Leigh. A must read for all fans of Maddie Please, Dawn French and Caroline James. Readers love Judy Leigh!‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson'Lovely . . . a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins'Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson'I loved this book. It's funny, emotional and a book that fills you with determination not to let life pass you by as you get older' Jennifer Bohnet‘This is another one of Judy’s terrific reads that is more than thoroughly enjoyable. It's more than a story- it's perhaps a message to all of us about “Carpe Diem” and taking hold of life with both hands whilst we can. The characters are wonderful and leap from the page like old friends’ ?????????? Reader Review‘This was a book I had trouble putting down! Thoroughly enjoyed the twist and turns. Can recommend for a good read’ ?????????? Reader Review‘I’ve loved every one of the author’s contemporary second chance romances, but I really think I might have found my new favourite. The characters were simply wonderful and soon found their places in my heart, their wealth of life experience and paths to future happiness so very easy to identify with, and the whole story had a warmth and lightness of touch that I found totally adorable’ ?????????? Reader Review

Objev podobné jako The Golden Gals' French Adventure - Judy Leigh

“Far from growing up in the wealthy, fox-hunting circles she had always suggested, her mother had in fact been raised in a foundling hospital for the children of unwed women.” — Editor’s Choice, The New York Times Book Review“Extraordinary … fascinating, moving.” —The Telegraph“This emotional and transatlantic journey is a page-turner.” — Editor’s Pick, Amazon Book Review“Book groups will find as much to discuss here as they have with The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, and Educated by Tara Westover.” — BookListRecommended by The New York Times, The Saturday Evening Post, Amazon Book Review, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus and more, Justine Cowan’s remarkable true story of how she uncovered her mother’s upbringing as a foundling at London’s Hospital for the Maintenance and Education of Exposed and Deserted Young Children has received acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. In the U.K., it has been featured in The Mail on Sunday, The Daily Mail, The Daily Mirror and The Spectator. The Telegraph calls it “extraordinary and Glamour magazine chose it as the best new book based on real life. The story begins when Justine found her often volatile mother in an unlit room writing a name over and over again, one that she had never heard before and would not hear again for many years – Dorothy Soames. Thirty years later, overcome with grief following her mother’s death, Justine found herself drawn back to the past, uncovering a mystery that stretched back to the early years of World War II and beyond, into the dark corridors of the Hospital for the Maintenance and Education of Exposed and Deserted Young Children. Established in the eighteenth century to raise “bastard” children to clean chamber pots for England’s ruling class, the institution was tied to some of history’s most influential figures and events. From its role in the development of solitary confinement and human medical experimentation to the creation of the British Museum and the Royal Academy of Arts, its impact on Western culture continues to reverberate. It is the reason we read Dickens’ Oliver Twist and enjoy Handel’s Messiah each Christmas. It was also the environment that shaped a young girl known as Dorothy Soames, who bravely withstood years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of a sadistic headmistress—a resilient child whose only hope would be a daring escape as German bombers rained death from the skies. Heartbreaking, surprising, and unforgettable, The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames is the true story of one woman’s quest to understand the secrets that had poisoned her mother’s mind, and her startling discovery that her family’s fate had been sealed centuries before.

Objev podobné jako Secret Life of Dorothy Soames - Justine Cowan

An expansive, illuminating, and “welcome addition to understand” (Shelf Awareness) the legendary writer Dorothy Parker, this unique biography explores her life and legacy in Hollywood—from the author of the “fascinating” (Town & Country) Three Martini Afternoons at the Ritz. The glamorous extravagances and devasting lows of her time in Hollywood are revealed as never before in this “ambitious, thoughtfully researched” (Kirkus Reviews) biography of Dorothy Parker—from leaving New York City to work on numerous classic screenplays such as the 1937 A Star Is Born to the devastation of alcoholism, a miscarriage, and her husband’s suicide. Parker’s involvement with anti-fascist and anti-racist groups, which led to her ultimate blacklisting, and her early work in the civil rights movement that inspired her to leave her entire estate to the NAACP are also explored as never before. “Briskly detailed, fluently insightful, and dramatically reorienting” (Booklist, starred review), Dorothy Parker in Hollywood brings the iconic writer back to life on the page in all her wit, grit, and brilliance.

Objev podobné jako Dorothy Parker in Hollywood - Gail Crowther

Kniha - autor Lucinda Riley; Harry Whittaker, 56 stran, slovensky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Dorotka má stráviť prvý deň v novej škole, a keďže tam nikoho nepozná, je trochu nervózna. Našťastie pri nej stojí anjel priateľstva Frederik a ukáže jej, že noví kamaráti čakajú hneď za rohom. Dojemný príbeh o radosti z nadväzovania nových priateľstiev od autorky bestsellerov Lucindy Rileyovej a jej syna Harryho Whittakera. Dorotka a anjel priateľstva je treťou knihou zo série Anjeli strážni. Vo Vydavateľstve Tatran vyšiel v roku 2021 prvý diel s názvom Grétka a vianočný anjel a v roku 2021 druhý diel Vilko a anjel snov.

Objev podobné jako Dorotka a anjel priateľstva (978-80-222-1312-7)

Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed. Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift. As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation. Welcome to Ravka . . . a world of science and superstition where nothing is what it seems.

Objev podobné jako Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugová

Dorotka přijde na svět jako mimořádně povedená robotka, umí toho hodně – mluvit, chodit, dělat nepořádek nebo třeba zlobit. Přesto musí do školy, do první třídy. Nikdo s ní nejdřív nechce kamarádit, jen Martinka s Terezkou. Dorotka pomalu poznává různé své schopnosti, dokonce umí i létat, a tak holčičky společně zažijí plno nečekaných dobrodružství.

Objev podobné jako Robotka Dorotka L - Zdeněk Hromádka

Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed. Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift. As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation. Welcome to Ravka . . . a world of science and superstition where nothing is what it seems.

Objev podobné jako Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugová

Dorotka má stráviť prvý deň v novej škole, a keďže tam nikoho nepozná, je trochu nervózna. Našťastie pri nej stojí anjel priateľstva Frederik a ukáže jej, že noví kamaráti čakajú hneď za rohom.Dojemný príbeh o radosti z nadväzovania nových priateľstiev od autorky bestsellerov Lucindy Rileyovej a jej syna Harryho Whittakera. Dorotka a anjel priateľstva je treťou knihou zo série Anjeli strážni. Vo Vydavateľstve Tatran vyšiel v roku 2021 prvý diel s názvom Grétka a vianočný anjel a v roku 2021 druhý diel Vilko a anjel snov.

Objev podobné jako Dorotka a anjel priateľstva - Lucinda Rileyová, Harry Whittaker

Every night, Dorothy delivers dreams – to adults, children and even pets. Usually everyone gets the dream they want, but one dark night Dorothy can’t see, and she delivers the wrong dreams… But in this delightful, original tale everything ends happily as a chorus of cats comes to the rescue! LevelPre-level A1

Objev podobné jako Dorothy - Paola Traverso

Autorka volně navazuje na své předešlé publikace s národopisnou tematikou, respektive její nenásilnou popularizaci. Tentokrát stylizuje knihu do podoby starobylých kalendářů, které bývaly oblíbenou četbou ve venkovských domácnostech. Přístupnou a čtivou formou vyprávění dvou mladých lidí přibližuje čtenáři všední i sváteční život na vesnici ve druhé polovině 19. století. Ve výpovědi běžných i neobvyklých událostí jednoho roku se tu střídají mládenec Jakub a jeho milá Dorotka. Lze snad prozradit, že rok pro ně skončí veselkou, tedy šťastně… Důležitější je totiž podoba knížky, jež navazuje na starobylé kalendáře, přinášející čtenářům kromě praktických údajů také vyprávění, pranostiky, říkadla a písničky, zajímavé recepty a obrázky. Jeden rok života Dorotky a Jakuba tak Kamila Skopová ve své desáté knize doplňuje vedle svých nezaměnitelných obrázků i půvabnou lidovou slovesností, pranostikami, praktickými návody a ovšem - i tradičními recepty lidové kuchyně.

Objev podobné jako Rok na vsi aneb Kalendářové vyprávění Dorotky a Jakuba z 19. století - Kamila Skopová