grow the pie alex edmans

A Financial Times Book of the Year 2020! Should companies be run for profit or purpose? In this ground-breaking book, acclaimed finance professor and TED speaker Alex Edmans shows it''s not an either-or choice. Drawing from real-life examples spanning industries and countries, Edmans demonstrates that purpose-driven businesses are consistently more successful in the long-term. But a purposeful company must navigate difficult trade-offs and take tough decisions. Edmans provides a roadmap for company leaders to put purpose into practice, and overcome the hurdles that hold many back. He explains how investors can discern which companies are truly purposeful and how to engage with them to unleash value for both shareholders and society. And he highlights the role that citizens can play in reshaping business to improve our world. This edition has been thoroughly updated to include the pandemic, the latest research, and new insights on how to make purpose a reality.

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A ground-breaking book that reveals why our human biases affect the way we receive and interpret information, with practical suggestions for how to think more criticallyOur lives are minefields of misinformation. Stories, statistics and studies are everywhere, allowing people to find evidence to support whatever position they want. Many of these sources are flawed, yet by playing on our emotions and preying on our biases, they can gain widespread acceptance and warp our views.In this eye-opening book, economist and professor Alex Edmans teaches us how to separate fact from fiction. Using colourful examples – from a wellness guru’s tragic but fabricated backstory, to the blunders that led to the Deepwater Horizon disaster – Edmans highlights the biases that cause us to mistake statements for facts, facts for data, data for evidence, and evidence for proof. May Contain Lies is an essential read for anyone who wants to make better sense of the world and take clear-eyed decisions.

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Our lives are minefields of misinformation.Stories, statistics and studies lie to us on a daily basis. Not only this but, as Professor Alex Edmans reveals, our brains lie to us too. He argues that we need to acknowledge and understand the role that our own human biases play in interpreting and digesting the information that we consume.It's only when we do, that we can actively resist being manipulated, and make informed decisions that improve our lives.

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***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** Whether you''ve read them all or whether you''re discovering Alex Gray''s bestselling series for the first time, BEFORE THE STORM will have you gripped until the final page. ''BEFORE THE STORM is classic Alex Gray - warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist'' ANN CLEEVES''An exciting procedural''SUNDAY TIMES''Another brilliant Lorimer adventure'' ***** Reader Review''Exciting and unexpected, I hope it''s not too long till the next one'' ***** Reader Review''Lorimer is up there with the best'' ***** Reader Review''Alex Gray returns with another belter'' THE HERALD__________________Your favourite Scottish detective is back with a brand new case, one that threatens to destroy everything. Inspector Daniel Kohi of the Zimbabwean police force returns home one night to find his worst nightmare has been realised. His family dead, his house destroyed, and in fear for his life, he is forced to flee the country he loves. Far away in Glasgow, DSI William Lorimer has his hands full. Christmas is approaching, the city is bustling, and whilst the homicide rate has been relatively low, something much darker is brewing. Counter-Terrorism have got wind of a plot, here in Lorimer''s native city, to carry out an unspeakable atrocity ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Axiom Award Gold Medalist for SalesFrom a leading Yale expert and serial entrepreneur, a radical, principled, and field-tested approach that identifies what’s really at stake in any negotiation and ensures you get your half—so you can focus on growing the pie. Negotiations are incredibly stressful and can bring out the worst in people. Wouldn’t it be better if there were a principled way to negotiate? Wouldn’t it be even better if there were a way to treat people fairly and get treated fairly in a negotiation?Split the Pie offers a new approach that does both—a field-tested method that reframes how negotiations play out. Barry Nalebuff, a professor at Yale School of Management, helps identify what’s really at stake in a negotiation: the “pie.” The negotiation pie is the additional value created through an agreement to work together. Seeing the relevant pie will change how you think about fairness and power in negotiation. You’ll learn how to get half the value you create, no matter your size. Filled with examples and in-depth case studies, Split the Pie is a practical and theory-based approach to negotiation. You’ll see how it helped reframe a high-stakes negotiation when Coca-Cola purchased Honest Tea, a company ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK THE WHISPER MAN''Hugely atmospheric and deliciously creepy'' Alex Michaelides, bestselling author of The Silent Patient''A surprising and moving finale that will live long in the memory'' Daily Express_______THE VICTIM WAS YOUR FRIENDIt was just a silly game to start with. Paul never really believed in it.He never dreamed Charlie would take it so far.SO WAS THE MURDERERFor twenty years, Paul''s tried to put his past behind him, but now his mother is dying, and he can''t run any longer.But home isn''t just full of bad memories. It''s also the last place anyone saw Charlie alive.And Paul starts to wonder if Charlie might come back to finish what he started . . ._______''Alex North has outdone himself. The Shadow Friend is the work of a writer who is an absolute master of his craft'' Jane Casey''Absorbing, headlong reading . . . As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder'' New York Times''Echoes of the chilling Slender Man myth'' Crime Monthly Praise for Alex North ''The best crime novel of the decade'' Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Thirteen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'A wonderful time-travelling adventure with more twists and turns than the hands of a clock on a helter-skelter. Alex and Jasper are a fantastic dynamic duo, and the book has genuine friendship and warmth at the heart of a timey-wimey mystery. I loved it.' L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel AgencyHave you ever thought what it might be like if you were famous in the future? A brilliant adventure for fans of Ross Welford - a story about friendship, courage and embracing our talents even when they make us stand out. On the day Alex was born, crowds surrounded the hospital. On her first day of school, people spied from the gates. And recently, strangers came to watch her perform in her school play ... as the llama. But why? Alex has always been a nobody. Then a mysterious boy named Jasper starts at school and he alone seems to know the answer. But before he can tell Alex, he disappears ... into the future. Can Alex brave traveling into the future to discover what's happened to him and to unravel the secret of her own astonishing destiny ... before time runs out?Winner of the Awesome Book Awards 2023'A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘Calum is the pie king’ Jamie Oliver‘If you want to know how to make a pie, Calum is your go-to man!’ Tom KerridgeWinner of the Debut Cookbook in the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2021Shortlisted for First Book Award in the Guild of Food Writers AwardsTimes Food Book of the Year 2020The Observer Food Monthly Book of the Year 2020 Discover the definitive pie bible from self-confessed pastry deviant, chef and London’s King of Pies, Calum Franklin.Calum knows good pies and in his debut cookbook, The Pie Room, he presents a treasure trove of recipes for some of his favourite ever pastry dishes. Want to learn how to create the ultimate sausage roll? Ever wished to master the humble chicken and mushroom pie? In this collection of recipes discover the secrets to 80 delicious and achievable pies and sides, both sweet and savoury, veggie and meat, including hot pork pies, cheesy dauphinoise and caramelised onion pie, hot and sour curried cod pie, the ultimate beef Wellington and rhubarb and custard tarts.Alongside the recipes Calum guides you through the techniques and tools for perfecting your pastry. Within these pages you''ll find details including how to properly line pie tins, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you''ve read them all or whether you''re discovering Alex Gray''s bestselling series for the first time, ECHO OF THE DEAD will have you gripped until the final page.''Echo of the Dead will keep you guessing LIN ANDERSON ''Echo of the Dead is Alex Gray at her finest DOULGAS SKELTON ''An exciting procedural'' SUNDAY TIMES ''Effortlessly charming, wholly engaging and cleverly plotted'' IRISH INDEPENDENT ''A consistent delight, wonderful'' ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH After a stressful winter, DSI William Lorimer is enjoying some time away from Glasgow. He and his new friend, Daniel Kohi, have retreated to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands to unwind. But what awaits them is far from a holiday.Despite its troubled history, the mountain village of Glencoe is now a popular resort, famed for its close-knit community, its breath-taking scenery and the warm welcome it offers weary travellers. So it''s particularly shocking when two bodies are discovered in quick succession on the nearby peaks . . .With a potential serial killer on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘Grit, twists and great characters. Alex Kane at her finest!’ Emma Tallon, author of Her PaybackBeing head of a family is what she knows bestA decade ago, Cara Fraser, wife to one of Glasgow’s most notorious gangsters, was left a widow after Kyle Fraser was slain on the city streets.The intervening years haven’t been easy – not least as Kyle’s murder left her to bring up little Ryan and Sean alone.Now, Ryan and Sean are adults, and honouring their father’s memory by rising up to become the top gangsters on the dark streets of Glasgow.Cara’s kept her head down, but has spent the last few years vowing to take vengeance on the crime family who killed her beloved husband and left her children without a father.Glasgow gangland is about to discover that a mother will do anything for her family… even murder.A gritty crime thriller that fans of Kimberley Chambers and Mandasue Heller won’t be able to put down.Praise for The Mother:‘Another fantastic gritty Gangland thriller from Alex Kane. Five stars from me!’ Gemma Rogers, author of The Feud''This is a phenomenal read…perfectly written and paced. You absolutely cannot predict this one.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘One hell of a book, full ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray''s Sunday Times bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you''ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, Before the Storm is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves ''Before the Storm is classic Alex Gray - warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist'' ANN CLEEVES ''An exciting procedural'' SUNDAY TIMES ''Another brilliant Lorimer adventure'' ***** Reader Review''Exciting and unexpected, I hope it''s not too long till the next one'' ***** Reader Review''Lorimer is up there with the best'' ***** Reader Review''Alex Gray returns with another belter'' THE HERALD_______________Your favourite Scottish detective is back with a brand new case, one that threatens to destroy everything. Inspector Daniel Kohi of the Zimbabwean police force returns home one night to find his worst nightmare has been realised. His family dead, his house destroyed, and in fear for his life, he is forced to flee the country he loves. Far away in Glasgow, DSI William Lorimer has ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From triangles, rotations and power laws, to fractals, cones and curves, bestselling author Alex Bellos takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit, engaging stories and limitless enthusiasm. As he narrates a series of eye-opening encounters with lively personalities all over the world, Alex demonstrates how numbers have come to be our friends, are fascinating and extremely accessible, and how they have changed our world. He turns even the dreaded calculus into an easy-to-grasp mathematical exposition, and sifts through over 30,000 survey submissions to reveal the world's favourite number. In Germany, he meets the engineer who designed the first roller-coaster loop, whilst in India he joins the world's highly numerate community at the International Congress of Mathematicians. He explores the wonders behind the Game of Life program, and explains mathematical logic, growth and negative numbers. Stateside, he hangs out with a private detective in Oregon and meets the mathematician who looks for universes from his garage in Illinois. Read this captivating book, and you won't realise that you're learning about complex concepts. Alex will get you hooked on maths as he delves deep into humankind's turbulent relationship with numbers, and proves just how much fun we ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SILENT PATIENT ''Infinitely thrilling and delicately crafted, the plot keeps everyone guessing until the very end, with an unscrupulous villain to underline just how good it is. DO NOT MISS IT'' Daily Mail-----It begins with a phone call. And it ends with a murder . . .Seven friends gather on an idyllic Greek island.Among them: the actress, the playwright, the housekeeper, the second husband and the wayward son.There’s jealousy, betrayal, unrequited love, a handful of secrets and too many lies.Thirty-six hours after they arrive one of them will be dead.You’ll never guess who. You’ll never guess why.-----''Deliciously twisty and fiendishly clever. A highly enjoyable tale of subterfuge, secrets and murder'' Observer‘My favourite Alex Michaelides yet – the undisputed master of the twist’ Lucy Foley‘The king of all unreliable narrators, enough twists and turns to power two novels’ David Baldacci‘You''ll think you know where it''s going and you couldn''t be more wrong’ Linwood Barclay‘A very special book and highly recommended’ Janice Hallett‘A masterclass in suspense’ Steve Cavanagh‘A glorious triumph - just brilliant’ Stephen Fry‘The best novel yet from Alex Michaelides’ Sophie HannahEven better than The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Meet Claude, the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior and ITVBe. Claude and Sir Bobblysock just happen to wander accidentally into the royal palace on a very special day indeed - the Queen''s birthday! Unfortunately the royal nanny, Nanny Stern-Bloomers, has had to take herself off for a lie-down and there''s no one to make sure the royal children stay neat and tidy for the big party. But . . . Claude and Sir Bobblysock could step in to babysit, couldn''t they? After all, princes and princesses are always on their best behaviour . . . The tenth book in this hilarious bestselling series. Perfect for new readers and also great for sharing! Praise for the Claude series: ''Illustrated with humour and elegance'' The Times ''With quirky illustrations and plenty of humour'' Metro Claude in the City was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize and selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club. Claude Going for Gold won the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award. Alex T. Smith was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014. Follow Alex at alextsmith.com and on Twitter: @Alex_T_Smith

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Meet Claude, the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior and ITVBe. Claude and Sir Bobblysock just happen to wander accidentally into the royal palace on a very special day indeed - the Queen''s birthday! Unfortunately the royal nanny, Nanny Stern-Bloomers, has had to take herself off for a lie-down and there''s no one to make sure the royal children stay neat and tidy for the big party. But . . . Claude and Sir Bobblysock could step in to babysit, couldn''t they? After all, princes and princesses are always on their best behaviour . . . The tenth book in this hilarious bestselling series. Perfect for new readers and also great for sharing! Praise for the Claude series: ''Illustrated with humour and elegance'' The Times ''With quirky illustrations and plenty of humour'' Metro Claude in the City was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize and selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club. Claude Going for Gold won the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award. Alex T. Smith was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014. Follow Alex at alextsmith.com and on Twitter: @Alex_T_Smith

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WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS is the outstandingly original first novel in Jonathan Kellerman''s bestselling Alex Delaware series. ''An engrossing thriller . . . This knockout of an entertainment is the kind of book which establishes a career in one stroke'' (Newsday). From the New York Times No. 1 author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, this gripping thriller is perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell and Michael Connelly.Seven-year-old Melody Quinn is the only witness of a horrific double murder but she can''t or won''t talk about what she saw. Child psychologist Alex Delaware is brought in to try and get through to her and to the truth of what happened that night. But it soon becomes clear that Melody isn''t just traumatised by the murders. Alex is only too aware that LA is a city which spawns ugliness. But is he prepared for the seemingly bottomless pit of perversion and violence that he''s about to uncover?

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"Neil Young''s Pono campaign was the third most successful hardware campaign of all time, and Alex deserves much of the credit, second only to Neil, of course. The Crowdsourceress will give you everything you need to make your campaign a success." -- Phil Baker, COO, Pono "Owning The Crowdsourceress is like having Alex Daly''s ''special sauce'' right at your fingertips." -- Jesse Reed, cofounder, Standards Manual In recent years, the crowdfunding industry has generated several billions in funding. But the harsh reality is that around 60 percent of Kickstarter campaigns fail. Enter Alex Daly, a crowdfunding expert who has raised over $20 million for her clients'' campaigns. She has run some of Kickstarter''s biggest projects-TLC''s newest album, Neil Young''s audio player, and Joan Didion''s documentary. In this book, Daly takes readers deep inside her most successful campaigns, showing you how toGet fans and influencers excited about your launchBuild an appealing and powerfully designed campaignAccess proven video tips, pitching tactics, press releases, and rewards ideasAvoid the most common headaches and pitfalls Here you''ll get tangible tools to run your own crowdfunding campaigns and fully connect with the crowd, get people to pay attention, and inspire them to act.

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Among all the branches of the Red Army during the Second World War, self-propelled artillery is probably the most overlooked and misinterpreted. Attention has focused on the tanks the Red Army deployed against the Germans on the Eastern Front, the T-34 in particular; the self-propelled guns, which played an increasingly important tactical role after the shocking defeats of 1941 and 1942, have been neglected. Alexey Tarasov, in this detailed, wide-ranging and very heavily illustrated history, describes how the Soviets rose to the challenge of creating a series of self-propelled guns in extraordinarily difficult wartime conditions, and he assesses, and illustrates, all the types they produced. Also he covers the organization, training, tactics and combat operations of the self-propelled artillery units. When the Germans invaded the Soviets lacked self-propelled artillery, believing that tanks and field guns would provide sufficient support for their infantry. But the effectiveness of the German assault guns persuaded them that they had to design similar armoured vehicles and rapidly they did so. As the author shows, by the end of the war, after an intense process of improvisation and development, they fielded self-propelled guns, in particular the SU-76, SU-122 and SU-152, which matched those of the Germans ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan features the houses, gardens and streets of the village of Sawrey, where Beatrix Potter lived, at Hill Top, her first farm. The inhabitants, however, are animals rather than people, and problems arise when Ribby the cat invites Duchess the dog to tea.The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan is number 17 in Beatrix Potter''s series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows:1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21 The Story of Miss Moppet22 Appley Dapply''s Nursery Rhymes23 Cecily Parsley''s Nursery Rhymes

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Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. The second title in a series filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween! Joey and Harry are back in another epic adventure with the imps from the Ministry of Mischief! This time, though, the imps are trapped in the Humanrealm and only Joey can help them return! Back through the magical portal door, Impworld has changed in the fortnight the gang has been away. The imps have stopped bringing their usual misfortune to humans and instead are spreading good luck. And all because the Sprite Queen and her sprites have overthrown the imp king! Will Joey, Harry and the imps be able to get him to take back control? After all, can we really be lucky if all we have is good fortune?Praise for Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes: 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires' Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls ‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic!' Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang ‘Brilliant! It’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘Joyfully chaotic … a memoir of Blur’s comeback year’ Guardian‘Warm and funny … a gorgeous book’ The TimesA raucous, behind-the-scenes account of the year Blur got back together'There is nothing that can touch the sound made by a close-knit group of people who have been playing together for years and years and years, playing as though their lives depended on it. For many years, all our lives did, and actually, I’d suddenly realised, they did still.'One winter’s night, Alex James received an unexpected call. Blur had been invited to play their biggest gig ever: Wembley Stadium. The only trouble was, he and his bandmates hadn’t spoken to – or even shouted at – each other for years. And he now had five children, an out-of-control menagerie of cats, and a sprawling farm to run. This is the story of what happened next. Taking us behind the scenes of a raucous, rollercoaster year, Alex describes how the band made a surprise – and emotional – return, recording an acclaimed album and playing sold-out shows around the world, from Colchester to Colombia and beyond. Plus: how he went on a crash diet to fit back into his ‘Britpop Trousers,’ somehow organised an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Totally original and utterly compelling, with a voice all of its own, this is the outstanding new thriller from the no.1 internationally bestselling author of The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides.*****This is a tale of murder.Or maybe that's not quite true. At its heart, it's a love story, isn't it?One spring morning, reclusive ex-movie star Lana Farrar invites a small group of her closest friends for a weekend away, on her small private island, just off the coast of Mykonos.Beneath the surface, old friendships conceal violent passions and resentments. And in forty-eight hours, one of them will be dead.But that was just the beginning...You may think you know this story. Think again.PRAISE FOR ALEX MICHAELIDES'A deliciously dark, elegant, utterly compulsive read - with a twist that blew my mind' Lucy Foley'I read it in two nights and savoured every luscious word, every grim encounter, every startling twist' David Baldacci'The perfect thriller. I quite literally couldn't put it down' A. J. Finn'One of the best psychological thrillers I have ever read... one of the most shocking, mind-blowing twists in recent memory' Blake Crouch'Absolutely brilliant . . . I read it in a state of intense, breathless excitement' Stephen Fry

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A raucous, behind-the-scenes account of the year Blur got back togetherThere is nothing that can touch the sound made by a close-knit group of people who have been playing together for years and years and years, playing as though their lives depended on it. For many years, all our lives did, and actually, I’d suddenly realised, they did still. One winter’s night, Alex James received an unexpected call. Blur had been invited to play their biggest gig ever: Wembley Stadium. The only trouble was, he and his bandmates hadn’t spoken to – or even shouted at – each other for years. And he now had five children, an out-of-control menagerie of cats, and a sprawling farm to run. This is the story of what happened next. Taking us behind the scenes of a raucous, rollercoaster year, Alex describes how the band made a surprise – and emotional – return, recording an acclaimed album and playing sold-out shows around the world, from Colchester to Colombia and beyond. Plus: how he went on a crash diet to fit back into his ‘Britpop Trousers,’ somehow organised an entire festival of his own, and tried to perfect the recipe for a giant Frazzle. Over ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Through the lens of her personal experience as a poker player, Alex O''Brien reveals the tricks that can help each of us navigate a world beset with uncertainty and misinformation'' ANGELA SAINI''It''s thrilling'' PHILIP BALL''Deserves to be widely read'' ALOM SHAHASHORTLISTED FOR THE GLOBAL POKER INDEX AWARDSThis is a book about getting to the truth. At the poker table you need certain skills to win. The more Alex O''Brien played competitively, the more she realised those skills are essential in everyday life too. From reading body language to calculating risk, dealing with uncertainty and separating emotion from facts, her toolkit will help you make better decisions and understand what''s happening around you. Offering insights from the latest psychology, neuroscience, game theory and more, you''ll encounter new ideas and ways of thinking from pioneering researchers and experts in their field. With O''Brien as your guide, you''ll learn to see clearly, think carefully and cut through the noise of a complex world.

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***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray''s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.*** Whether you''ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, THE RIVERMAN is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves WHAT THEY''RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES: ''Warm-hearted, atmospheric'' ANN CLEEVES ''Relentless and intriguing'' PETER MAY ''Move over Rebus'' DAILY MAIL ''Exciting, pacey, authentic'' ANGELA MARSONS ''Superior writing'' THE TIMES ''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________When the dead body of a man is fished out of Glasgow''s River Clyde the morning after an office celebration, it looks like a case of accidental death. An anonymous telephone call and a forensic toxicology test, however, give DCI Lorimer reason to think otherwise.Probing deeper into the life and business of the deceased accountant, Duncan Forbes, a seemingly upright member of the community, Lorimer find only yet more unanswered questions.And when the firm''s human resources manager is found dead in her riverside flat these questions become only more complex -- not to mention ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this previously banned collection of seven short stories, Alex La Guma vividly reveals the plight of the poor and oppressed in apartheid South Africa.Characterised by his striking style and colourful dialogue, La Guma’s stories explore experiences of racism and social inequality in various settings, from an overcrowded prison to a Portuguese restaurant. In the title story, ‘A Walk in the Night’, a factory worker loses his job after an argument with a white supervisor. His subsequent descent into helpless rage is played out in rich detail, illuminating the toxic effects of poverty, police brutality, and gang violence.Each story in the collection lays bare the struggles of those living in 1960s South Africa, offering poignant moments of hope and cementing Alex La Guma as one of the most important writers of his time. ’The greatest South African novelist of the 20th century.’ The Times‘Achieved in 90 pages what other African writers had tried to achieve in the course of many years.’ Wole Soyinka ‘A central figure alongside Chinua Achebe.’ Ngugi wa Thiong’o

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***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray''s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you''ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, SLEEP LIKE THE DEAD is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves WHAT THEY''RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:''Warm-hearted, atmospheric'' ANN CLEEVES''Relentless and intriguing'' PETER MAY''Move over Rebus'' DAILY MAIL''Exciting, pacey, authentic'' ANGELA MARSONS''Superior writing'' THE TIMES''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________ No one rests in peace. There''s a hitman in Glasgow: unpaid and angry, he''s decided to settle his own debts... Elsewhere in the city, Marianne Brogan can''t sleep. She''s plagued by a nightmare: someone in the shadows, whispering threats, stalking her every move. To make matters worse, Marianne can''t get hold of her brother, Billy. Despite knowing some shady characters from Glasgow''s underworld, Billy''s always been there for her - until now.DCI Lorimer and his team are faced with a string of seemingly unconnected but professional killings. Without witnesses or much conclusive evidence to build a case, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In Breaking the Curse, Alex DiFrancesco takes their own crushing experiences of assault, addiction, and transphobic violence as the starting point for a journey to self-reclamation. Reeling in the aftermath of a rape that played out as painfully in public as in private, DiFrancesco begins to pursue spirituality in earnest, searching for an ancestral connection to magic as a form of protection and pathway to transformation. Propelled by a knowledge of the spiritual role of the transgender person in society, Alex winds through Cleveland and Brooklyn and Philly - from rehab and pagan AA meetings and friends'' spare mattresses to tarot readers and books about Italian witchcraft to daily ritual, prayer, altar-making, and folk tradition. In so doing, they begin to not only piece together a way to heal but also call into existence a life that finally feels worth living. Breaking the Curse weaves spells, blasphemous novenas, and personal memories to imagine a new memoir form. Speaking about trauma does not always take its power away, DiFrancesco reminds us, but one can write their truth so that the hurt no longer fills the whole horizon.

Objev podobné jako Breaking the Curse - Alex DiFrancesco

Considered by many to be a genius at his peak, Alex Higgins''s unorthodox play and exciting style earned him the nickname ''Hurricane'' and led to his immense popularity and fame. In 1972 he became the youngest winner of the World Championship, repeating his victory in emotional style in 1982. Higgins''s story is so much more than just snooker. Head-butting tournament officials, threatening to shoot team-mates, getting involved with gangsters, abusing referees, affairs with glamorous women, frequent fines and lengthy bans, all contributed to Higgins slipping down the rankings as he succumbed to drink and lost his fortune. After suffering throat cancer, Alex Higgins now reflects on his turbulent life and career in his first full autobiography. The Hurricane is back - prepare to be caught up in the carnage.

Objev podobné jako From the Eye of the Hurricane - Alex Higgins

"The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon is really special. It''s the Dear Mrs. Bird or the Eleanor Oliphant of its time. Such a book!" --Katie FfordeBegin a journey in the footsteps of the mysterious Nancy Moon, and piece together the secrets of one extraordinary long-lost summer...To unravel the story of that long-lost summer, she had to follow the thread...Florence Connelly is broken-hearted; her beloved grandmother has just died and her marriage has collapsed. But things change when she opens a box of vintage 1960s dress patterns, discovered inside her grandmother''s wardrobe. Inside each pattern packet is a fabric swatch, a postcard from Europe and a faded photograph of a young woman wearing the hand-made dress. Why did Flo''s grandmother never speak of this mysterious woman--Nancy Moon?Her life in tatters, Flo decides to remake Nancy''s dresses and to head across to the Continent to re-create Nancy''s Grand Tour of 1962. As she follows the thread, Flo begins to unravel an untold story of love and loss in her family''s past. And perhaps to stitch the pieces of her own life back together...

Objev podobné jako The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon: Escape to the Riviera with this irresistible and poignant page-turner - Sarah Steele

‘HELP! I am addicted to this series! Unputdownable’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Chilling truths are buried in this snow…When a body dressed in a Santa Claus suit appears in the snow just outside a small village in Cumbria, DCI James Walker is the first to appear on the scene. Almost a year has passed since something so tragic has happened in the close-knit community, and James is hopeful that it’s just an accidental death.But when he uncovers the body, he discovers something that chills him to the bone. The man, a former police officer, was murdered. And it’s not long before another body appears.Time is ticking as James races to uncover the killer’s next victim, before they strike again. But can James find them before the snow washes away the evidence?From the master of wintery crime, comes a thriller that will chill you to the bone…Readers can''t put down The Killer in the Cold:''You know winter is coming when the latest Alex Pine novel drops'' Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This is my favourite book in the series'' Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''What a fantastic book…the killer is a surprise!'' Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Killer in the Cold - Pine Alex

The perfect gift for any child this Christmas. From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of festive favourites How Winston Delivered Christmas, How Winston Came Home for Christmas and The Grumpus, comes a gorgeous retelling of children's Christmas classic The Nutcracker - a Christmas Story in twenty-four-and-a-half chapters.The Mouse King is up to some very sneaky shenanigans. The night before Christmas, he steals the key to the Kingdom of Sweets and sets out to cause as much festive mayhem as he can!Clara and Fritz Strudel, and their new friend the Nutcracker, are the only ones who can stop him. But when a magical curse is put on Fritz, it's a race against time to make it to the Kingdom of Sweets and find the Sugar Plum Fairy – the only one who can break the spell!Can the adventurers stop the Mouse King's naughty plan and save Fritz, before it's too late?With irresistible colour illustrations, a festively foiled cover and a chapter to enjoy each day in December, The Nutcracker And the Mouse King's Christmas Shenanigans is a gorgeous hardback, perfect for reading together.

Objev podobné jako The Nutcracker - Alex T. Smith

**Alex Hay''s page-turning new historical mystery, The Queen of Fives, is available to pre-order now**''Delightfully mischievous'' THE TIMES ''A rip-roaring tale of revenge'' DAILY MAIL''Flawless, lawless fun'' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE---------- UPSTAIRS, MADAM IS PLANNING THE PARTY OF THE SEASON. All eyes are on the grandest house in Mayfair as the countdown to their lavish summer ball begins. Everything must be perfect. But with the chandeliers gleaming and the cellars stocked, loyal housekeeper Mrs King is suddenly dismissed. DOWNSTAIRS, THE SERVANTS ARE PLOTTING THE HEIST OF THE CENTURY. As the clock strikes twelve on the night of the ball, Mrs King will return to strip the house of its riches - right under the nose of her former employer. And she knows just who to recruit to pull off the impossible: a bold alliance of women with nothing left to lose and every reason for revenge.***READER REVIEWS***''Trust me, this one''s a must-have for your summer holiday''''This WILL be in my top reads this year. I loved every page ''''Reading should be like this, pure pleasure''''Clever, smart, fast-paced with a dash of wry humour'' ----------PRAISE FOR THE HOUSEKEEPERS ''Imagine Ocean''s 8 had an illegitimate baby with Fingersmith - a big fat diamond ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Housekeepers - Alex Hay

It's time to crack the impossibly brilliant murder mystery from Alex Ahndoril, the new pseudonym for the No.1 international bestselling author, Lars Kepler.________________________A man walks into a private investigator's office, holds up a photograph and says: 'I want you to find out if I killed this man.'Private investigator Julia Stark receives an unannounced visit at the office. The man at the door is one of the owners of a successful family business. The day before, he was present at a board meeting and dinner at his estate in the northwestern part of Sweden. The following morning, he finds a photograph in his phone of a bloody man, tied up with a bag over his head.Due to alcohol-related amnesia, the man has no idea where the picture comes from and wants to hire Stark Detective Agency to clear his name before the police get involved. Julia asks her ex-husband Sidney Mendelson to take time off from the City Police and assist her in the investigation. There is still a glimmer of hope left in Julia that this might be her chance to win him back.Welcomed as guests at the opulent estate, Julia and Sidney begin to search for the truth while ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako I Will Find The Key - Alex Ahndoril

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES.''Terrific, fascinating, very funny'' Daily Mail''Hilarious'' Sun''Gripping'' Literary ReviewHow do we ensure that the guilty are convicted and the innocent walk free?Shortlisted for the Crime Writers Award Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction, true crime meets humour in Defending the Guilty, a hilariously funny and eye-opening exposé of the criminal justice system.Every day, criminal barrister Alex McBride stands up in court and attempts to save people from conviction, prison, even a lifetime behind bars. Sometimes it''s a hopeless case. Sometimes he has the chance to right a wrong. But mostly his clients are just plain guilty.In Defending the Guilty, McBride takes us behind the scenes of Britain''s criminal justice system. He introduces us to its extraordinary characters and arcane eccentricities, and tells astonishing stories of courtroom triumph and defeat. Whether he''s defending hapless teenagers at Harlow Youth Court or prosecuting gold bullion robbers at the Old Bailey, these hair-raising tales reveal that justice rarely operates in quite the way we expect.''Expert, authoritative, hilarious - an insider''s fearless account of life at the criminal bar'' Craig Raine, Times Literary Supplement, Books of the Year''McBride details his own cock-ups and disasters with the relish of the born humorous writer. Very ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Defending the Guilty - Alex Mcbride

The rugby boys are back and this time it’s personal. Join Alex, Mike and Hask as they unlock the vault and tell the stories of their most treasured days in rugby. With almost 60 years in the game between them, this book is about the days you’ve never heard about, the games that mean the most to them and the dramas they’d almost forgotten. It’s about the heroes who did things that are best forgotten let alone be told and the enduring love for the wonderful game of rugby.This is a collection of stories about those special days on and off the pitch, the players and the moments that shaped them. At times moving, enlightening and always entertaining. It’s time to unlock it all.From the award-winning authors and rugby legends, this is the unlock, stock and three smoking barrels book to rival all.Winners of the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 2025 Sports Entertainment Book of the Year, for their previous book The Good, The Bad and The Rugby – Unleashed.

Objev podobné jako Reloaded – The Good, The Bad & The Rugby - Alex Payne, Mike Tindall, James Haskell

An on-the-ground description of Colombia’s peace process as lived by the rural populations most affected by it.  The Colombian village of Briceño might, at first glimpse, look like many communities in the rural Global South. Many of the people living there rely on small-scale farming, even as a newly constructed hydroelectric dam threatens traditional livelihoods. Yet after decades where Briceño suffered from a bloody conflict, the village has more recently become central to the nation’s hopes for peace. In Governing the Excluded, sociologist Alex Diamond shares a closer look at Briceño and offers unique insight not only into the contemporary Colombian state but to how people across the Global South are struggling to maintain rural livelihoods amid economic dispossession. Governing the Excluded describes a landmark peace process between the Colombian government and the radical FARC guerrillas from the perspective of Colombian farmers, drawing links between economic transformation, drug economies, and armed conflict. Exclusion from global markets for traditional crops like coffee first pushed farmers to grow coca, the raw material for cocaine. This ushered in an era of violent conflict for control of the illicit economy, while farmers continued to be priced out of legal markets. In exchange for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Governing the Excluded - Alex Diamond

It's time to crack the impossibly brilliant murder mystery from Alex Ahndoril, the new pseudonym for the No.1 international bestselling author, Lars Kepler.________________________A man walks into a private investigator's office, holds up a photograph and says: 'I want you to find out if I killed this man.'Private investigator Julia Stark receives an unannounced visit at the office. The man at the door is one of the owners of a successful family business. The day before, he was present at a board meeting and dinner at his estate in the northwestern part of Sweden. The following morning, he finds a photograph in his phone of a bloody man, tied up with a bag over his head.Due to alcohol-related amnesia, the man has no idea where the picture comes from and wants to hire Stark Detective Agency to clear his name before the police get involved. Julia asks her ex-husband Sidney Mendelson to take time off from the City Police and assist her in the investigation. There is still a glimmer of hope left in Julia that this might be her chance to win him back.Welcomed as guests at the opulent estate, Julia and Sidney begin to search for the truth while ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako I Will Find The Key - Alex Ahndoril

‘A dark and gritty crime thriller that kept me hooked from the first page.’ Casey Kelleher, author of No Fear and MineIt takes a good woman to take a bad man downAmber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, she’s seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life… but can she escape it?Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she’s the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she’s hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed.Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she’s innocent, beautiful… and trapped. She’s in over her head – but does she have the strength to break free?Three women, all under the control of feared gangster, Marcus. To take back their lives, they need to come together. But will he let them go – or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price?A completely addictive, gripping and gritty gangland thriller that will have you hooked. If you like Martina Cole, Kimberly Chambers or Jacqui Rose, you will love this nail-biting read.Readers are hooked on The Angels:‘A gripping read that got under my skin. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Angels - Alex Kane

''You''ll cry for these brothers: for the men they became, for the boys they were, for the innocence they lost. Alex Schulman will take you deep into an emotional labyrinth'' Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called OveYears ago, they fled the lake house.Now, the brothers have returned. Three brothers return to the family cottage by the lake where, more than two decades earlier, a catastrophe changed the course of their lives. Now, they are here to scatter their mother''s ashes - young men, estranged but bound together by the history that defines them. Their lives have been spent competing for their father''s favour and their mother''s love, in a household more like a minefield than a home. What really happened that summer day when everything was blown to pieces?The Survivors is a suspenseful, haunting novel about three brothers and their reckoning with the events of one disputed, disastrous summer.

Objev podobné jako The Survivors - Alex Schulman

A fun, flirty teen debut from Wattpad phenom Alex Light about a fake relationship and real love. Perfect for Jenny Han fans.ItÂ’s been years since seventeen-year-old Becca Hart believed in true love. But when her former best friend teases her for not having had a boyfriend, Becca impulsively pretends sheÂ’s been secretly seeing someone.Brett Wells has it all. As captain of the football team and one of the most popular guys in his school, he should have no problem finding someone to date, but heÂ’s always been more focused on his future than who to bring to prom.When he overhears BeccaÂ’s lie, Brett decides to step in and be the mystery guy. ItÂ’s the perfect solution: he gets people off his back for not having a meaningful relationship and she can keep up the ruse that sheÂ’s got a boyfriend.Acting like the perfect couple isnÂ’t easy, though, especially when you barely know the other person. But with Becca still picking up the pieces from when her world was blown apart years ago and Brett just barely holding his together now, they begin to realize they have more in common than they ever could have imagined.When the line between what is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Upside of Falling - Light Alex

Football School Season 1 is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League and parents and teachers.The first book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads. When do footballers poo? Can you play football on Mars? What is a magic sponge? You will find the answers to these questions and more in chapters on subjects such as history, geography, biology and maths. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons and filled with laugh-out-loud gags this is the perfect book for any boy or girl who loves football. Your coaches at Football School, Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton, are journalists, broadcasters and award-winning science and sports writers. Their knowledge, enthusiasm and engaging writing make them the perfect team to teach you how to score with your head.“We love this book series!” Match of the Day Weekly“Intelligent, inspiring, funny” Head of Education, Premier LeagueCollect the series!Football School Season 1­–4Star PlayersEpic HeroesFootball School Terrific Teams20 Fantastic Football StoriesThe Amazing Quiz BookThe Incredible Joke BookThe ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Football School Season 1: Where Football Explains the World - Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton

On Bird Rock, gannets circle and thick mist surrounds the lighthouse at its centre, hiding the secrets of a tragic past within …From the second they set foot on the island to join their dad and his new family, Jess and Rosie feel that something’s wrong. Nightmares haunt their dreams and there seems to be someone, or something, else with them in the lighthouse – their home for the summer.Counting down the days until they can leave, Jess and Rosie decide to investigate. But when Rosie disappears, the countdown takes on a new meaning. Especially when no one but Jess remembers Rosie at all… Alex Bell’s chilling novel is part of the Red Eye series, perfect for fans of Juno Dawson’s SAY HER NAME and Kat Ellis’s HARROW LAKE.

Objev podobné jako The Lighthouse - Alex Bell

Fastest wins. Your adventure starts now ... This is a race. It is not a race against the clock, because that would be a far easier race. Clocks can be fast, but clocks never win races. It''s nearly always humans, sometimes horses, and occasionally dogs. This is a race against your fellow Taskmaster players. You are competing against everyone else who is reading this book. All you''ve got to do is find The Taskmaster''s Head first. This is a race with many twists and turns, that requires very little running, much sideways thinking and quite a lot of patience. Thankfully, there will be a shedload of tasks along the way to distract you. There are tasks to do on your own, tasks to do with your family and friends, and tasks for bigger groups too. Some of these distractions may slow you down, but some may help you get where you need to go. As always, enjoy them, do your best, make good choices. So get going. Take on the tasks. All the information you need is in the book... Alex Horne, Taskmaster''s Assistant

Objev podobné jako Bring Me The Head Of The Taskmaster - Alex Horne

Set over a 24-hour period, meet speedy ostriches, tiny hummingbirds, and majestic eagles in this kids’ non-fiction book about the coolest birds in the world.Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr Alex Bond tells the story of the world’s most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: – A bald eagle on a fishing trip – Pink flamingos dancing to impress potential mates – A barn owl hunting in the duskBeautifully illustrated by Henry Rancourt and packed with animal facts, Birds (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the incredible roles wild birds play in ecosystems across the globe.Also available: Bugs, Big Cats, Sharks, Horses, Frogs

Objev podobné jako Birds (A Day in the Life) - Alex Bond

The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers. Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . . . he used to be, but now, he''s trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it''s really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you''ve always been mean. In Gordon in the City, Gordon is invited to a fancy award ceremony in the big city. He''s been asked to present this year''s award for The Meanest Goose on Earth, a prize he''s won the previous eight years in a row! But now that he''s a good(ish) goose he''s nervous to be in the presence of such mean geese . . . one in particular-Mother Goose! That''s right, this year Gordon''s mum is up for the award, and she''s got something really mean planned . . . For more mean goose antics read, Gordon Wins it All.

Objev podobné jako Gordon: In the City - Alex Latimer

Football for the Soul journeys through the European game – from Bilbao to Berlin, Paris, Naples, Amsterdam and beyond – drawing on candid personal interviews to get to the heart of what makes football special and why it matters so much.By BBC Sport journalist Alex Bysouth.Exploring and uncovering some of the most unusual and intriguing stories in European football, this unique book includes:Exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Athletic Club in Bilbao, featuring interviews with players, directors, fans and journalistsFresh insight into the Berlin football scene, from those who live and breathe itAn exclusive interview with Johan Cruyff’s trusted former right-hand man and extensive details about his legacy at Ajax and beyondReflections from a unique Parisian derby and time spent with Red Star, one of France’s oldest clubsUnique and wholesome personal stories from the football world, including with Andorra’s record-breaking, shirt-collecting former captainOn-the-ground interviews in Naples with the city’s second club to tell their unusual storyAccess to Serie A legends during a weekend spent discovering the cult of Italian football nostalgiaUntold tales from the teams behind the non-league Champions League and a pioneering new multi-club ownership modelFootball for the Soul is a must-read for fans who want feel-good, wholesome tales that help ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Football for the Soul - Alex Bysouth

On its release in 1988, Grave of the Fireflies riveted audiences with its uncompromising drama. Directed by Isao Takahata at Studio Ghibli and based on an autobiographical story by Akiyuki Nosaka, the story of two Japanese children struggling to survive in the dying days of the Second World War unfolds with a gritty realism unprecedented in animation. Grave of the Fireflies has since been hailed as a classic of both anime and war cinema. In 2018, USA Today ranked it the greatest animated film of all time. Yet Ghibli’s sombre masterpiece remains little analysed outside Japan, even as its meaning is fiercely contested - Takahata himself lamented that few had grasped his message. In the first book-length study of the film in English, Alex Dudok de Wit explores its themes, visual devices and groundbreaking use of animation, as well as the political context in which it was made. Drawing on untranslated accounts by the film’s crew, he also describes its troubled production, which almost spelt disaster for Takahata and his studio.

Objev podobné jako Grave of the Fireflies - Alex Dudok de Wit

Forensic psychologist Paul Britton can 'walk through the minds' of those who murder, rape, torture, extort and kidnap. He can see the world through their eyes and know what they're thinking. That's why the police have called him into so many high-profile criminal investigations and help them catch who is responsible. From top-security prisons and mental hospitals to ordinary outpatients' clinics, he has interviewed, assessed and treated people who were damaged or broken. Some were responsible for terrible crimes; others were stopped before it was too late. But the answers weren't always hidden at bloody crime scenes or in post-mortem photographs. Instead, they are mostly buried within someone's mind or deep in their past. How does he find the truth? In Picking Up the Pieces, Britton reveals the psychological and forensic foundations on which he has based his expertise. It is a remarkable, enlightening and, at times terrifying, journey into the dark recesses of that complex organism we call the human mind. ________________Praise for The Jigsaw Man'Britton has done important work that saves lives. He is fascinating. His book is compelling' Sunday Times'Precise, considered, methodical. His skill is to go beyond the guise, to understand and inhabit the psychopathic mind' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Picking Up The Pieces - Paul Britton

Experience the pulse-pounding new thriller from multi-million selling Scottish crime fiction author, JD Kirk. Community service clean-up was supposed to be a tedious affair. But, when a young offender stumbles upon a bin bag filled with human remains, a quiet Highland village is thrown into chaos. The investigation leads DCI Jack Logan to a remote and nightmarish cottage, where a forgotten freezer holds a disturbing discovery: a full set of human fingers. As more body parts are uncovered, Logan and his team hunt for a killer with a gruesome obsession for collecting trophies. Across the vast Highlands, where secrets run as deep as the lochs, the team must piece together a jigsaw puzzle of horror that's as fragmented as the remains they've found. But how do you solve a jigsaw when you can’t see the picture on the box?Where the Pieces Lie is the 19th explosive novel from number one bestselling Scottish crime author, JD Kirk, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Chris Brookmyre, and Val McDermid.

Objev podobné jako Where the Pieces Lie - J. D. Kirk