no longer at ease chinua achebe

Obi Okonkwo is an idealistic young man who, thanks to the privileges of an education in Britain, has now returned to Nigeria for a job in the civil service. However in his new role he finds that the way of government seems to be backhanders and corruption. Obi manages to resist the bribes that are offered to him, but when he falls in love with an unsuitable girl - to the disapproval of his parents - he sinks further into emotional and financial turmoil. The lure of easy money becomes harder to refuse, and Obi becomes caught in a trap he cannot escape. Showing a man lost in cultural limbo, and a Nigeria entering a new age of disillusionment, No Longer at Ease concludes Achebe''s remarkable trilogy charting three generations of an African community under the impact of colonialism, the first two volumes of which are Things Fall Apart and Arrow of God.

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Chinua Achebe is considered the father of African literature in English, the writer who 'opened the magic casements of African fiction' for an international readership. Following the 50th anniversary of the publication of his ground-breaking Things Fall Apart, Everyman republish Achebe's first and most famous novel alongside No Longer at Ease and Arrow of God, under the collective title The African Trilogy. In Things Fall Apart the individual tragedy of Okonkwo, 'strong man' and tribal elder in the Nigeria of the 1890s is intertwined with the transformation of traditional Igbo society under the impact of Christianity and colonialism.In No Longer at Ease, Okonkwo's grandson, Obi, educated in England, returns to a civil-service job in colonial Lagos, only to clash with the ruling elite to which he now believes he belongs. Arrow of God is set in the 1920s and explores the conflict from the two points of view - often, but not always, opposing - ofEzuelu, an Igbo priest, and Captain Winterbottom, a British district officer. In spare and lucid prose,Achebe tellsa universal tale of personal and moral struggle in a changing world which continues to resonate in Africa today and has captured the imaginations of readers everywhere.

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“A true classic of world literature . . . A masterpiece that has inspired generations of writers in Nigeria, across Africa, and around the world.” —Barack Obama “African literature is incomplete and unthinkable without the works of Chinua Achebe.” —Toni MorrisonNominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American ReadThings Fall Apart is the first of three novels in Chinua Achebe''s critically acclaimed African Trilogy. It is a classic narrative about Africa''s cataclysmic encounter with Europe as it establishes a colonial presence on the continent. Told through the fictional experiences of Okonkwo, a wealthy and fearless Igbo warrior of Umuofia in the late 1800s, Things Fall Apart explores one man''s futile resistance to the devaluing of his Igbo traditions by British political andreligious forces and his despair as his community capitulates to the powerful new order. With more than 20 million copies sold and translated into fifty-seven languages, Things Fall Apart provides one of the most illuminating and permanent monuments to African experience. Achebe does not only capture life in a pre-colonial African village, he conveys the tragedy of the loss of that world while broadening our understanding of our contemporary realities.

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One of the BBC''s ''100 Novels That Shaped Our World''A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe''s African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the compelling story of one man''s battle to protect his community against the forces of changeOkonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and his fame spreads throughout West Africa like a bush-fire in the harmattan. But when he accidentally kills a clansman, things begin to fall apart. Then Okonkwo returns from exile to find missionaries and colonial governors have arrived in the village. With his world thrown radically off-balance he can only hurtle towards tragedy. First published in 1958, Chinua Achebe''s stark, coolly ironic novel reshaped both African and world literature, and has sold over ten million copies in forty-five languages. This arresting parable of a proud but powerless man witnessing the ruin of his people begins Achebe''s landmark trilogy of works chronicling the fate of one African community, continued in Arrow of God and No Longer at Ease.''His courage and generosity are made manifest in the work'' Toni Morrison''The writer in whose company the prison walls fell down'' Nelson Mandela''A great book, that bespeaks a great, brave, kind, human spirit'' John UpdikeWith an Introduction by Biyi Bandele

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The defining experience of Chinua Achebe''s life was the Nigerian civil war, also known as the Biafran War. For more than forty years Achebe was silent on those terrible years, until he produced this towering reckoning with one of modern Africa''s most fateful events. A marriage of history, remembrance, poetry and vivid first-hand observation, There Was a Country is a work of wisdom and compassion from one of the great voices of our age.

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Beautifully written yet highly controversial, An Image of Africa asserts Achebe''s belief in Joseph Conrad as a ''bloody racist'' and his conviction that Conrad''s novel Heart of Darkness only serves to perpetuate damaging stereotypes of black people. Also included is The Trouble with Nigeria, Achebe''s searing outpouring of his frustrations with his country. GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.

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Ezeulu, headstrong chief priest of the god Ulu, is worshipped by the six villages of Umuaro. But he is beginning to find his authority increasingly under threat - from his rivals in the tribe, from those in the white government and even from his own family. Yet he still feels he must be untouchable - surely he is an arrow in the bow of his God? Armed with this belief, he is prepared to lead his people, even if it means destruction and annihilation. Yet the people will not be so easily dominated.Spare and powerful, Arrow of God is an unforgettable portrayal of the loss of faith, and the struggle between tradition and change. Continuing the epic saga of the community in Things Fall Apart, it is the second volume of Achebe''s African trilogy, and is followed by No Longer at Ease.

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'York Notes for GCSE' offers a useful approach to English Literature and aims to help readers achieve a better grade. Updated to reflect the needs of today's students, the new editions are filled with detailed summaries, commentaries on key themes, characters, language and style, illustrations, exam advice and much more.

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As Minister for Culture, the Honourable M. A. Nanga is ''a man of the people'', as cynical as he is charming, and a roguish opportunist. At first, the contrast between Nanga and Odili, a former pupil who is visiting the ministry, appears huge. But in the ''eat-and-let-eat'' atmosphere, Odili''s idealism soon collides with his lusts - and the two men''s personal and political tauntings threaten to send their country into chaos. Published, prophetically, just days before Nigeria''s first attempted coup in 1966, A Man of the People is an essential part of his body of work dealing with modern African history.

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One of a series of fiction titles for schools. Okonkwo, a man of the Ibo tribe in Nigeria at the end of the last century, is a person of substance, character and promise, but he and his people are doomed to be destroyed - both from within the tribe and by the arrival of the white man.

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Druhý díl série Postkoloniální myšlení I-IV, jejímž úvodním svazkem byl překlad knihy Frantze Fanona Černá kůže, bílé masky tvoří historické východisko odrážející angažovanou genezi postkoloniálního myšlení jako de facto emancipačního programu druhé vlny "dekolonizace" - ozbrojeného i politického procesu boje koloniálních zemí za nezávislost, který byl na Západě vnímán jako proces rozkladu evropských imperiálních říší. Tyto procesy probíhaly v Asii a Africe od konce druhé světové války (1946 Filipíny, 1947 Indie, Pákistán ad.) do poloviny let sedmdesátých. V této fázi artikulovali postkoloniální autoři v knize zastoupení perspektivy osvobození od faktické i symbolické koloniální nadvlády, od systémů podřízení, ovládání, nelidského uspořádání a útlaku. Hnutí za nezávislost v sobě nese také zásadní otázku postkoloniální identity - na jakém základě se rozvíjí a bude konstruována nová, osvobozená politika (národní) identity? Na jakém půdoryse bude krystalizovat pojem postkoloniálního národa - na základě národního esencialismu (předkoloniální etnické, jazykové, národní, kmenové "kořeny"...), anebo "konstruktivistickém" (jako myšlená společenství)? Tyto dvě do značné míry nekompatibilní koncepce indikují problémy, které jsou blízké také svědkům i aktérům postsocialistické transformace po roce 1989. Publikace obsahuje klasické texty definující témata univerzality a diference, rezistence, jazyka jako epistemologické a imaginativní struktury moci ad. To, co tvoří specifiku zde přítomného výběru, jsou dva místní momenty pohledu na postkoloniální situaci - je to role autora a komunismus (respektive dědictví totalitního režimu a v jeho rámci formované stereotypy ideologií).

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Mine has been a life of much shame. I can't even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being. Portraying himself as a failure, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human narrates a seemingly normal life even while he feels himself incapable of understanding human beings. His attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a "clown" to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult. Without sentimentality, he records the casual cruelties of life and its fleeting moments of human connection and tenderness. Still one of the ten bestselling books in Japan, No Longer Human is an important and unforgettable modern classic: "The struggle of the individual to fit into a normalizing society remains just as relevant today as it was at the time of writing." (The Japan Times)

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From one of the nation’s most dedicated advocates for those with disabilities, an exposé of the insidious takeover of disability supports by private equity firms and a clarion call for urgent systemic change in a broken industry that has mistreated millions. Since ancient times, people with disabilities have been ridiculed, ignored, and even tortured—and while this problem has plagued society for far too long, the media has largely turned a blind eye to it. Silent No Longer is the story of Robert Stack’s forty-year career in the disability industry, revealing the horrible neglect that persists today and asking why tens of thousands of people are still unnecessarily incarcerated in institutions that fail them. Stack is a veteran of the industry and the founder and CEO of Community Options—one of the largest non-profit organizations supporting persons with disabilities today—and offers a firsthand account of the neglect and abuse he has witnessed in his decades of advocacy. In this eye-opening dive into the disability industry, Stack pulls back the curtain on the systemic mistreatment that has plagued the disability community for far too long: Exposing the disturbing rise of private equity firms investing in facilities that prioritize profits over care Highlighting the tactics used to make substandard institutions appear high-quality Revealing the stark disparities in funding and care across the United States With over 7 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in America, and some 80 million family members who love and care for them, Silent No Longer is a crucial resource for industry professionals and policymakers alike—and a demand that we restore dignity to those most vulnerable members of our society.

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Portraying himself as a failure, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human narrates a seemingly normal life even while he feels himself incapable of understanding human beings. Oba Yozo's attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a clown to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult. Without sentimentality, he records the casual cruelties of life and its fleeting moments of human connection and tenderness.

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THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION NARRATIVE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018FOYLES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARBLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE JHALAK PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONLONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR A BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARDThe book that sparked a national conversation. Exploring everything from eradicated black history to the inextricable link between class and race, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to understand race relations in Britain today.

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A completely new translation of Osamu Dazai's great masterpiece by award-winning translator Juliet Winters Carpenter. "A journey to hell with Osamu Dazai, Japan's ultimate bad boy novelist" —Damian Flanagan, The Japan TimesNo Longer Human is the story of Yozo Oba, who, from early childhood, finds it impossible to form meaningful relationships with family or friends. As a child he copes by acting the fool—mocking himself while entertaining others.As an adult he turns to alcohol, sex and drugs, which lead to his eventual self-destruction. Originally written in 1948 and based closely on Dazai's own life, the timeless and universal themes of social alienation, failure and one man's inner torture at his inability to feel like a normal human still resonate with young people everywhere, making this an enduring international classic. This contemporary translation will be welcomed by all fans of modern Japanese literature as well as by readers familiar with Osamu Dazai.After Soseki Natsume, Osamu Dazai is Japan's most popular writer. Dazai is enjoying a surge in interest among young people today thanks to the success of the manga, anime and film series Bungo Stray Dogs, whose protagonist, a detective named Osamu Dazai, is based on the real-life author.

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Nothing can surpass the terror of the human psyche. Mine has been a life of much shame. I can't even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being. Plagued by a maddening anxiety, the terrible disconnect between his own concept of happiness and the joy of the rest of the world, Yozo Oba plays the clown in his dissolute life, holding up a mask for those around him as he spirals ever downward, locked arm-in-arm with death. Osamu Dazai's immortal and supposedly autobiographical work of Japanese literature, is perfectly adapted here into a manga by Junji Ito. The imagery wrenches open the text of the novel one line at a time to sublimate Yozo's mental landscape into something even more delicate and grotesque. This is the ultimate in art by Ito, proof that nothing can surpass the terror of the human psyche.

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Hatori decides to follow her rival-in-love’s example and become a kind and proper heroine, and Hiromitsu’s cousin Moe has offered her services to help Hatori get the guy…Well, that was the plan, at least, until Moe also falls for Rita’s charms! With Moe using every weapon in her arsenal to seduce Rita, Hatori must decide whether to take her cues from the ever-dignified Adachi or to follow her instincts and cut Moe down to size!

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The first illustrated monograph on writer, journalist, and director Nora Ephron, the visionary behind When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail. “A visual celebration of the writer-director’s distinctive approach to world-building.” (Vanity Fair)Nora Ephron at the Movies offers an unfiltered look at Ephron as a champion of the rom-com and as a feminist Hollywood trailblazer. It explores her life and work by pairing detailed criticism with exclusive interviews with Ephron’s key collaborators, including Andie MacDowell and Jenn Kaytin Robinson, to add color and nuance to her life and legacy. With her singular voice, Nora Ephron flourished as a dominant force in the entertainment industry, focusing on the idiosyncrasies of romance that were universally relatable. The women in her stories paralleled reality—the veil was lifted, the glossy sheen removed. Her protagonists share an unwavering sense of humor about life’s mishaps, and they never take themselves too seriously—like Julie trying to master the art of cooking lobsters in Julie & Julia, Sally’s theatrical fake orgasm in Katz’s deli in When Harry Met Sally, or Rachel perfecting a key lime pie only to throw it in her cheating husband’s face in Heartburn. Through her keenly self-aware humor and semi-autobiographical stories, Ephron left behind a groundbreaking legacy as a beloved journalist, essayist, screenwriter, author, producer, director, and feminist who delivered stories of resilience embedded in sharp wit and upper-crust landscapes. Through that lens, she became emblematic of rom-coms, shifting and redefining conversations around the complexities of relationships and the women who have them.

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If your planet has been destroyed to make way for a new hyperspace bypass, your best friend turns out to be from a small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse (and not Guilford, as you'd thought), and you find yourself in the company of a two-headed man who also happens to be the president of the galaxy, and a beautiful girl you utterly failed to connect with at a party in a city that no longer exists ... you probably shouldn't be surprised to find yourself having breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe ...

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"These are pages that one reads with almost physical pain. . .all the way to its stoic conclusion." —Primo Levi "The testimony of a profoundly serious man. . . . In its every turn and crease, it bears the marks of the true." —Irving Howe, New Republic "This remarkable memoir. . .is the autobiography of an extraordinarily acute conscience. With the ear of a poet and the eye of a novelist, Amery vividly communicates the wonder of a philosopher—a wonder here aroused by the 'dark riddle' of the Nazi regime and its systematic sadism." —Jim Miller, Newsweek "Whoever has succumbed to torture can no longer feel at home in the world. The shame of destruction cannot be erased. Trust in the world, which already collapsed in part at the first blow, but in the end, under torture, fully, will not be regained. That one's fellow man was experienced as the antiman remains in the tortured person as accumulated horror. It blocks the view into a world in which the principle of hope rules. One who was martyred is a defenseless prisoner of fear. It is fear that henceforth reigns over him." —Jean Amery At the Mind's Limits is the story of one man's incredible struggle to understand the reality of horror. In five autobiographical essays, Amery describes his survival—mental, moral, and physical—through the enormity of the Holocaust. Above all, this masterful record of introspection tells of a young Viennese intellectual's fervent vision of human nature and the betrayal of that vision.

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It’s autumn at the Comfort Food Café and the leaves are golden, the lattes are spiced and love might just be brewing for one new resident…Reclusive author Sarah is seeking refuge in the quiet village of Budbury, and the last thing she needs is a fake boyfriend. Except that’s exactly what she gets – and the fake boyfriend just happens to be gorgeous, rugged Aidan, complete with an easy charm and an old soul that makes him seem like he’s just stepped straight out of the pages of a novel. Using him to keep her nosy family at bay, he’s happy to do her a favour in return for help with his rather unusual dog-sitting predicament.But nothing in Budbury stays pretend for long. Especially not when there’s a hint of autumn magic in the air, with a sprinkle of Halloween mischief.Full of heart, humour and a touch of spooky charm, this is the perfect cosy read for autumn nights.

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The ultimate fighting machine...The unflinching memoir of the elite combat pilot who flew it in action...And his nail-biting story of training Prince Harry. 'Rounds slammed the ground all around the Taliban. He hit the earth face first, vanishing into the foggy confusion of desert conflict. The Apache's engines rumbled on as we orbited, hoping to see immediate harsh, hard proof that he was no longer a threat.'Steve Jones is a former senior British combat pilot flying with the Army Air Corps (AAC), and Apache At War is his vivid and uncompromising account of flying 'the ultimate fighting machine', the Apache AH1 attack helicopter in action. From patrolling 'Bandit Country' in Northern Ireland in the late 1990s, to taking out Taliban fighters in Afghanistan in the mid to late 2000s, with active service in the Balkans and Iraq along the way: Steve Jones offers the taut, gritty, and graphic reality of flying in military service. Besides his time spent in the air, Steve Jones was also a qualified instructor on the Apache. He brings us a first-hand account of his time spent teaching the then 'Lieutenant H. Wales' - Prince Harry - to fly and fight the aircraft. He tells of mentoring the hard-living prince, of equipping him with skills that would later bring out the best in him in Afghanistan, offering insights into Harry the soldier and pilot far removed from the media figure that we all know so well. Immediate, dramatic, peppered with military insights and laced with laconic humour, Apache At War is a testament to the vital work of combat helicopter pilots, as well as an intimate salute to a truly remarkable aircraft.

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Robert Poste''s child is back at Cold Comfort Farm. But all is not well. Flora finds the farm transformed into a twee haven filled with Toby jugs and peasant pottery, and rooms labelled ''Quiete Retreate'' and ''Greate laundrie''. It is, Flora winces, ''exactly like being locked in the Victoria and Albert Museum after closing time''. Worse, the farm is hosting a conference of the pretentious International Thinkers Group - a group made up of the ''sadistic owl'' Mr Peccavi, loathsome Mr Mybug and the overpowering Mrs Ernestine Thump. And worst of all, there are no Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm. All the he-cousins have gone abroad to make their fortunes and the female cousins are having a pretty thin time of it. Once again the sensible Flora decides to take the situation in hand.

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The odd couple of crime-solving returns in Olivia Blacke’s Death at the Door, where a ghost and her living roommate find another mystery on their doorstep.Ruby Young is slowly adjusting to her new life in Boston. A big part of that is her unexpected roommate—the ghost of the woman who lived there before. For Cordelia Graves, she may no longer be breathing, but it’s still her apartment and Ruby is the somewhat unwanted houseguest. They’re both happy they’ve managed to become friends, which is a miracle considering they struggle to communicate with each other. Cordelia even set Ruby up with her old job.When Ruby discovers the body of a delivery guy at work, the new life she’s been building hangs in the balance. The last time Cordelia dragged Ruby into a murder investigation, it was almost two ghosts living in the apartment, not one. Determined to protect Ruby, Cordelia tries to shield her from the investigation, but Ruby has other ideas. It will take both of them working together to navigate the fine line between the dead and the living to bring a killer to light.

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What happens when there is no gas at home? There is no heating, no-one can cook and there is no hot water to wash with. Who can fix this problem? The gas man, of course! No Gas! is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

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Figurka - soška, zvířátka, na hraní, výška 4,6 cm, materiál guma, nepohyblivá, vhodná od 3 let, 1 ks v balení Figurky Schleich jsou synonymem pro kvalitu, autenticitu a smysl pro detail. Tyto nadmíru realistické figurky představují věrné kopie zvířat, draků, lidí, bojovníků a dalších postav z různých prostředí a světů. Součástí tohoto bohatého Schleich světa je také nepřeberné množství doplňků. Vše z bezpečného certifikovaného materiálu, který je zárukou naprosté bezpečnosti vašich dětí. Udělejte jim radost a pořiďte jim figurku Schleich Zvířátko - opice Kahau nosatá 14846, ať mohou rozšířit svou sbírku a obohatit své hry o nový prvek. Figurka měří 4,6 cm. Klíčové přednosti figurky Schleich Zvířátko - opice Kahau nosatá 14846 S figurkou Schleich o dětech dlouhou dobu neuslyšíte Je vhodná pro ratolesti od 3 let Materiálem využitým při výrobě je guma Schleich Zvířátko - opice Kahau nosatá 14846 poslouží jako dekorace Schleich Zvířátko - opice Kahau nosatá 14846...

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"Warm and wise--a feel good story. Sheryl Lister''s No Reservations is a heartfelt tribute to sisterhood and found-family. The feelings linger long after the last page." --Vanessa Riley, Award-winning author of Island Queen and Queen of ExilesTrue friendship never ends. Best friends forever. That''s the vow Joy, Diane, Rochelle and Yvette made when they were children, and even in their mid-thirties, the friends have always been there for each other--through the highs and lows of life and love. Until forever comes up against a terminal cancer diagnosis. Nothing could have prepared them for what life would look like when four became three.But Yvette was prepared.Her final gift to her girls is an all-expenses-paid trip to Jamaica like they had always talked about but kept putting off as life got in the way.The Jamaican getaway seems to come at the perfect time as the remaining friends deal with their grief, dashed hopes, and unexpected relationship drama. Sick of putting her dreams to open a spa on hold, not to mention her husband''s lack of support, Joy decides she''s moving forward with her new business--with or without him. The thunderous ticking of Diane''s biological clock has her wondering if her desire to have a baby will ever come true, and her husband''s bizarre behavior has her questioning if he''s still on board. And after witnessing her friends'' imploding relationships, single mother Rochelle is content to do life on her own, but her heart doesn''t seem to get the memo when a new man unexpectedly enters the picture.Guided by Yvette''s spirit, the friends must lean on each other now more than ever before as they learn to navigate their new normal, take unexpected risks and live life with no reservations.Fans of Jane Green, Nancy Thayer, and Kimberla Lawson Roby will laugh, cry and cheer for the best friends in No Reservations, a captivating story of enduring friendships tested by life''s harshest trials--including cancer, infertility, infidelity, and the challenges of pursuing dreams. With included discussion questions, this standalone novel delivers an engaging experience perfect for book clubs, diving deep into themes of grief, resilience, the power of sisterhood, and the courage it takes to live life with no reservations."At times both deeply emotional and heartwarmingly funny, No Reservations encapsulates the beauty of the unbreakable bond of enduring friendships and true sisterhood." --Farrah Rochon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hookup Plan

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Follow the bank of the Koitogawa river until you reach the beach. From there a path of white seashells will lead you to the Chibineko Kitchen. Step inside, they'll be expecting you.Nagi Hayakawa is facing an impossible choice. Should she agree to marry her boyfriend, despite being ill and not knowing how many years she has left to live, or should she protect him from future heartbreak by refusing? Desperate for advice from the one person no longer there to give it - her mother who died years before - she reserves a table at the Chibineko Kitchen. When she takes her first bite of the miso-marinated tofu and rice, prepared for her by the restaurant's young chef, Kai, the gulls outside fall silent and the air grows hazy.Deliciously heart-warming, The Chibineko Kitchen is about savouring every moment.

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They thought nothing could break them. They were wrong.Fifteen years ago identical twins Gabi and Thea were inseparable. Now, they no longer speak.When Gabi is viciously attacked and left in a coma, DS Kate Munro can’t help but think Thea knows more than she’s letting on. After all, they got back in touch a week ago. The timing can’t be pure coincidence.Kate must separate the truth from the lies and find the dangerous assailant – before any more blood is spilled…A dark and twisty crime thriller perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, Cara Hunter or Karin Slaughter.Previously published under Louisa de Lange.Praise for Ask Me No Questions ‘Will keep you guessing till the last page’ Cara Hunter‘I was absolutely gripped from the very start to the end… so many twists and turns, I couldn’t put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I was so hooked… thought I had worked it all out and then was completely wrong I was fooled well’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘This was a fantastic read, such an interesting story that kept you guessing right until the end. The characters are brought to life so brilliantly, you really get involved with them’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘The characters were so well-written and the plot twists made a great page-turner’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘A superbly written and enjoyable book that draws you in from the very first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Objev podobné jako Ask Me No Questions - Louisa Scarr

'Amazingly modern, as easy to devour as a box of chocolates' Observer'Teffi's brilliance at capturing the dark comedy of her milieu should no longer prevent her from being recognised as an important European writer' TLSTeffi's literary genius made her a star in pre-revolutionary Russia, beloved by Tsar Nicholas II and Vladimir Lenin alike. An extremely funny writer with a scathing critical eye, she was also capable of Chekhovian subtlety and depth of character.Ranging from humorous sketches of a vanished Russia to ironic, melancholy evocations of post-revolutionary exile, And Time Was No More showcases the full range of Teffi's gifts. A new selection by the celebrated Robert Chandler, it includes previously untranslated stories alongside more famous work, demonstrating the enduring freshness of one of the great wits of Russian literature.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globe.Selected and translated by Robert Chandler. Teffi (1872-1952) was a phenomenally popular writer in pre-revolutionary Russia - a favourite of both aristocrats and revolutionaries. She was born into a prominent St Petersburg family and emigrated from Bolshevik Russia in 1919. She eventually settled in Paris, where she became an important figure in the émigré literary scene, and where she lived until her death.Robert Chandler is an acclaimed and award-winning translator of Russian literature. As well as translating works by Teffi for Pushkin Press, he has edited three anthologies for Penguin Classics and translated a number of books by Vasily Grossman and Andrey Platonov.

Objev podobné jako And Time Was No More - Teffi

As her mother slips into the fog of dementia, a philosopher grapples with the unbreakable links between our bodies and our sense of self. Vanessa wakes from a coma having forgotten ten years of her life. Toussaint, is haunted by voices. Thomas no longer knows how to answer questions and Claire, a retired teacher loses the use of her right hand because of an inexplicable pain. Noga Arikha began studying these patients and their confounding symptoms in order to explore how our physical experiences inform our identities. Soon after she began her work, the question took on unexpected urgency, as Arikha''s own mother began to show signs of Alzheimer''s disease. Weaving together stories of her subjects'' troubles and her mother''s decline, Arikha searches for some meaning in the science she has set out to study. She explores how the self studies itself and how it loses itself, delving into the scientific research that can help us understand how deeply interconnected are our minds and bodies. The result is an unforgettable journey across the ever-shifting boundaries between ourselves and each other.

Objev podobné jako The Ceiling Outside - Noga Arikha

A rescued kitten brings two men together in this sweet BoysÂ’ Love manga.Takaha, a veterinary student, finds a stray cat that needs help and rushes it to an animal hospital...where he falls in love at first sight with Baba, the director. Trying to get closer to him, Takaha gets a job there, and Baba''s flirtatious behavior inflames his feelings till he can no longer repress them... A slow burn age-gap BL story about a straightforward younger veterinarian and his complicated boss!

Objev podobné jako Two Guys at the Vet Clinic - Sinonome

From the bestselling author of the phenomenal Crowns of Nyaxia series, Carissa Broadbent.A former slave fighting for justice.A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists.And a dark magic that will entangle their fates . . .Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life.Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. To join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders. The Orders’ intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future . . . or the downfall of them both.Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders’ deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart. Even if it means wielding death itself.Daughter of No Worlds is a fantastical tale of passionate romance, vengeance and redemption – the first in the breathtaking War of Lost Hearts trilogy.

Objev podobné jako Daughter of No Worlds - Carissa Broadbent

THE GRIPPING DAVID RAKER SHORT STORY COLLECTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR . . .''The mystery behind the stories had my imagination running wild'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Draws you in right from the start . . . Full of suspense'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Each story is intriguing, compelling and addictive. Brilliant'' 5***** READER REVIEW________FOUR MYSTERIESIt''s a night just like any other in the Conister home - but then Paul heads upstairs and never comes back.When his wife Maggie goes to see where he is, she can''t find him. His phone and wallet are by the bed. The windows are locked from the inside.Paul has vanished.FOUR STORIESMissing persons investigator David Raker is an expert in locating the lost. So when he''s hired by Maggie, he knows that in every disappearance - however impossible it seems - there''s an answer.What he doesn''t know yet is that his search for Paul Conister will become linked to three other mysteries . . .ONE CONNECTIONA night patrolman on the London Underground makes a deadly discovery.A cold case is reopened - but the key witness appears to no longer exist.And thousands of miles away, a random shooting may not be random at all.David Raker is key to unlocking the truth . . .________Praise for Tim Weaver:''Smart, pacy and completely gripping'' T.M. LOGAN''So many twists and surprises'' TIMES''Impressive'' GUARDIAN''Terrific'' SUNDAY TIMES''I couldn''t put it down'' SUN''Twisty, unpredictable and so gripping'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Packed with twists'' DAILY EXPRESS ''Genuinely original'' GILLIAN MCALLISTER

Objev podobné jako The Shadow at the Door - Tim Weaver

Deepfake technology can create video evidence of just about anything: Natalie Portman in an orgy; Donald Trump declaring nuclear war; the United States winning the World Cup. The only limit is the imagination. In a time where fake news and disinformation is becoming harder and harder to identify, it is more essential than ever to understand the dark origins of deepfakes.Journalist Michael Grothaus goes down the rabbit hole as he interviews the morally dubious, yet incredibly talented creators of this content. This book will open a window into the communities transforming reality; from incels to hackers in the very underbelly of the internet.Challenging, enlightening and terrifying, this book will ask the questions other people are too scared to: what happens when you can no longer believe your own eyes.

Objev podobné jako Trust No One - Grothaus Michael

The brilliant conclusion to the Chronicles of the One trilogy - an epic story of love, war, family and magic.Fallon Swift has spent all her life preparing for this moment. No longer can she stand by whilst her fellow Magicks are hunted by the fanatical Purity Warriors or rounded up and experimented on by the government.Fallon must follow her destiny to restore the magical shield that once protected them all. But she can't do it alone. It is time to build her army, to take on her nemesis and take down the enemy.She has learned to fight, now she must restore the light and banish the dark forever. The final battle has begun...

Objev podobné jako The Rise of Magicks - Nora Robertsová

A classically funny cartoon collection by Tim Whyatt. People of a certain age will recognise the 'senior moments' in Tim Whyatt's cartoons, from relying on children for technical support, to being told it's no longer acceptable to wear lycra.

Objev podobné jako Senior Moments: Older but no wiser - Tim Whyatt

For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighbourhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his life as a high school kid from the high-stakes world of being a Super Hero. Caught in the spotlight, Peter must now deal with the fallout of his identity being exposed while applying to college and trying to enjoy his senior year with MJ and Ned. When Peter goes to Doctor Strange for help, new threats force him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated film.

Objev podobné jako Spider-Man: No Way Home - The Art Of The Movie - Jess Harrold

In the shadow of Mount Kenya, surrounded by the forests and creatures of the savannah, life drags interminably for the inmates of POW Camp 354, captured in Africa during World War II. Confined to an endless cycle of boredom and frustration, one prisoner realizes he can bear it no longer.When the clouds covering Mount Kenya part one morning to reveal its towering peaks for the first time, Felice Benuzzi is transfixed. The tedium of camp life is broken by the beginnings of a sudden idea--an outrageous, dangerous, brilliantidea.Not many people would break out of a POW camp and trek for days across perilous terrain before climbing the north face of Mount Kenya with improvised equipment, meager rations, and a picture of the mountain on a tin of beef as their most accurate guide. Fewer still would break back into the camp on their return.This is the remarkable story of three such men--a powerful testament to the human spirit of rebellion and adventure--reissued in a deluxe edition featuring Benuzzi''s own watercolor paintings of the expedition and a final chapter that has never before appeared in English.

Objev podobné jako No Picnic on Mount Kenya - Felice Benuzzi

After their exams, four sixteen-year-old best friends pledge to live a summer regret-free, doing what they want to do however much it scares them: Sasha agrees to spend the holiday with her father in Geneva, having not seen him for six years, but is not expecting his new girlfriend, or the young man in the cafe. Shy Hetal decides to go to science camp, and finds a new competitive spirit. Nell gets a summer job, but after her accident her mother is scared to let her out of the house - so to do what she wants she will have to lie to her parents. Cam goes to look for her birth father, scared of the future when she can no longer stay with her foster family. What will she find? As all these choices become difficult, even dangerous, they will need to turn to each other for the strength to face the future.

Objev podobné jako Summer of No Regrets - Kate Mallinder

When Bizzy Bear arrives at the castle, the King and Queen set about getting him properly kitted out: he is given a helmet to try on, and a sword to practice with - and even his own horse! In no time at all, Bizzy is at the pageant and getting stuck into some real jousting! A lavish, medieval banquet is the perfect end to a very, very busy day.

Objev podobné jako Bizzy Bear: Knights' Castle (4) - Nosy Crow Ltd

Successful photographer Jo Ellen Hathaway thought she''d escaped the house called Sanctuary long ago. She''d spent her loneliest years there after the sudden, shattering disappearance of her mother. But now someone is sending Jo strange, candid pictures, culminating in the most shocking portrait of all - a photo of her mother, naked, beautiful and dead.Jo returns home to face her bitterly estranged family, only to find an unexpected chance for happiness in the form of architect Nathan Delaney. But while Jo and Nathan hope to lay the past to rest, a sinister presence is watching from the shadows. And Jo will soon learn there is no peace at Sanctuary . . .

Objev podobné jako Sanctuary - Nora Robertsová

He’ll risk it all to save his town… A string of mysterious deaths have led Major Crimes investigator Quincy Lankard straight to Giselle Kinard’s door. She’s not a suspect, but Quincy knows she’s keeping secrets. The danger doesn’t deter his attraction to her, even as he vows to uncover her past.But when he learns she’s on the run from her abusive ex-fiancé, he’ll challenge the predator determined to make her pay… They can no longer hide their forbidden romance! Activities director Joshua Colton loves his work, and a relationship has no place in his life. Neither does sexy new bartender Kelli Iona. Independence is her mantra, and working for Josh is not going to derail her dreams.But an irresistible attraction threatens their professional connection. And when Kelli’s life is endangered, Josh will do anything to protect her…even if it means breaking all the rules.

Objev podobné jako Hiding In Alaska / Colton At Risk - R. Barri Flowers, Kacy Cross

A darkly enchanting, emotionally charged tale of destiny, bloodlines, and the pull between light and shadow - for fans of Holly Black's The Cruel Prince, Shelby Mahurin's Serpent & Dove, and Disney's Renegade Nell. A thrilling ending to The Dwelling Hunter series. The Mother. The Sister. The Daughter of the Forest. When Ebony wakes in the realm of the Fae, she learns she's the final link in a bloodline bound by prophecy. But with the Shadow's mark burned into her skin, darkness creeps into her mind and threatens everything she loves. With the help of her long-lost aunt, Ebony must confront a haunting legacy and face the fears she's spent a lifetime running from - because the fight is no longer about her own survival. It's about saving a world on the brink of falling into shadow.

Objev podobné jako At the Door - M.J. Glenn

Are you tired of being told to ''think positive''? Do you ever feel like the odds are stacked against you or that you''re running on empty? What if you could stop trying to improve yourself and just be yourself? We''re often told that to be brave or handle life’s challenges, we need to build mental strength and resilience. But what happens is that we end up in an endless cycle of self-improvement wondering why we keep getting stuck in the same old mind traps and behavioural patterns. In this ground-breaking book, bestselling author Chantal Burns shatters every major myth and misunderstanding about resilience. She will show how you can function brilliantly whatever is going on around you and whatever you might be feeling. Being at your best is simpler than you think. Do you want to: feel less stressed and more clear-minded when the pressure is on? feel more at ease and speak your mind instead of being derailed by insecurity? be less negatively impacted by other people’s moods and meltdowns? want all the benefits of mindfulness without meditation? keep your cool and be compassionate even when someone''s being a ****%? wish there was a simpler way to reset your mind and get back to clarity? Bulletproof will show you why you don’t need to build resilience or manage your emotions. What if it''s much simpler than that? Through a mix of powerful research, practical insights, relatable stories and illustrations, you will gain some radically new perspectives on some age-old problems. This book will remove mental noise and insecurities and simplify your life. Ready to dive in?

Objev podobné jako Bulletproof: Be fearless and resilient, no matter what - Chantal Burns

Bione Cosmetics Keratin + Chinin, 260 ml, Bezoplachové kondicionéry pro ženy, Regenerace a péče v jediném kroku Bezoplachový kondicionér Bione Cosmetics Keratin + Chinin je neocenitelným pomocníkem pro každého, kdo touží po zdravých a krásných vlasech. Díky svému složení s keratinem a chininem podporuje intenzivní regeneraci a posiluje vlasy po celé jejich délce. Stačí několik stříknutí, a vaše vlasy budou nejen hebké a snadno rozčesatelné, ale zároveň získají potřebnou výživu a hydrataci bez zatížení. Produkt je navíc navržen ve formě bez oplachování, což z něj činí praktickou volbu pro každodenní rutinu. Pohodlné použití, příjemný pocit na vlasech a viditelně lepší vzhled – to vše nabízí tento kondicionér od Bione Cosmetics. Vlastnosti: obsahuje keratin – intenzivně regeneruje vlasy chinin – přispívá k posílení a vitalitě vlasů bez oplachování – šetří čas v péči o vlasy usnadňuje rozčesávání a zlepšuje celkovou poddajnost vlasy nezatěžuje a poskytuje jim potřebnou hydrataci Složení: keratin – základní stavební látka vlasů, regeneruje a obnovuje jejich strukturu chinin – podporuje zdraví a pevnost vlasů Jak používat: Naneste na umyté a ručníkem prosušené vlasy ze vzdálenosti cca 20 cm. Neoplachujte a upravte vlasy jako obvykle. Notino tip: Pro ještě výraznější péči o vlasy kombinujte s šamponem a maskou ze stejné řady Bione Cosmetics Keratin + Chinin.

Objev podobné jako Bione Cosmetics Keratin + Chinin bezoplachový kondicionér 260 ml

Přírodní šampon tekutý (klasický) pro ženy, na vlasy jemné, mastné a poškozené, bez parabenů a bez silikonů, účinek proti vypadávání vlasů, objem a hydratace, objem: 200 ml Přírodní tekutý šampon pro ženy MILVA Chinin a Kofein o objemu 200 ml je speciálně vyvinutý pro intenzivně vypadávající vlasy. Účinně zabraňuje jejich ztrátě a podporuje růst zdravých a silných vlasů. nbsp;Jeho předností je složení založené na současném působení kofeinu a chininu, které posiluje a regeneruje vlasové folikuly nbsp;a zanechává vlasy zdravější a odolnější. nbsp;Kofeinový šampon s chininem nbsp;dále obsahuje nbsp;hydratační složky a extrakty z kopřivy, chmele a břízy, díky čemuž nedochází k vysušování vlasů. nbsp;Přípravek je vyrobený na rostlinné bázi, neobsahuje silikony a syntetické oleje a nebyl testován na zvířatech. nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Klíčové vlastnosti šamponu pro ženy MILVA s chininem a kofeinem pro růst vlasůDámský tekutý šampon MILVA Chinin a Kofein...

Objev podobné jako MILVA Chinin and Kofein Shampoo 200 ml (3800231670471)

Přírodní šampon tekutý (klasický) pro ženy, na vlasy mastné, bez parabenů a bez silikonů, účinek proti vypadávání vlasů a na seboreu, objem: 200 ml Přírodní tekutý šampon pro ženy MILVA Chinin Forte o objemu 200 ml je díky obsahu chininu vyššímu o 40 % speciálně navržený pro rychlé zastavení vypadávání vlasů u akutních případů. Intenzivně zabraňuje ztrátě vlasů a nbsp;urychluje růst zdravých a silných vlasů. Zpevňuje vlasové folikuly a dodává jim potřebnou energii. Zanechává vlasy silnější, odolnější a zdravější. Maximálně vyživené a nádherně lesklé. Účinná látka chinin rychle proniká do vlasové pokožky, stimuluje její krevní oběh a zlepšuje mikrocirkulaci, čímž vlasům zajišťuje zvýšený přísun živin. Přípravek je vyrobený na rostlinné bázi, neobsahuje silikony a syntetické oleje a nebyl testován na zvířatech. Klíčové vlastnosti šamponu MILVA Forte s chininem pro intenzivní péči při ztrátě vlasůDámský tekutý šampon MILVA Chinin Forte s obsahem...

Objev podobné jako MILVA Chinin Forte Shampoo 200 ml (3800231670198)

Přírodní šampon tekutý (klasický) pro ženy, na vlasy jemné, mastné a poškozené, bez parabenů a bez silikonů, účinek proti vypadávání vlasů, objem a hydratace, objem: 500 ml Přírodní tekutý šampon pro ženy MILVA Chinin a Kofein Big o objemu 500 ml je speciálně vyvinutý pro intenzivně vypadávající vlasy. Účinně zabraňuje jejich ztrátě a podporuje růst zdravých a silných vlasů. nbsp;Jeho předností je složení založené na současném působení kofeinu a chininu, které posiluje a regeneruje vlasové folikuly nbsp;a zanechává vlasy zdravější a odolnější. nbsp;Kofeinový šampon s chininem nbsp;dále obsahuje nbsp;hydratační složky a extrakty z kopřivy, chmele a břízy, díky čemuž nedochází k vysušování vlasů. nbsp;Přípravek je vyrobený na rostlinné bázi, neobsahuje silikony a syntetické oleje a nebyl testován na zvířatech. nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Klíčové vlastnosti šamponu pro ženy MILVA s chininem a kofeinem pro růst vlasů 500 mlDámský tekutý šampon MILVA Chinin...

Objev podobné jako MILVA Chinin and Kofein Shampoo 500 ml (3800231670587)