the bullet that missed richard osman

It is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal.Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club is concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill...or be killed.As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?

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THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES, NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX MOVIE!----------'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny' Marian Keyes'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' Ian Rankin'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' Mark BillinghamIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late?The Times Crime Book of the MonthGuardian Best Crime and Thrillers----------'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' Val McDermid'I completely fell in love with it' Shari Lapena'This is properly brilliant. The pages fly and I can't stop smiling' Steve Cavanagh'Steeped in Agatha Christie joy' Araminta Hall'Pure escapism' Guardian'As gripping as it is funny' Evening Standard'An exciting new talent in crime fiction' Daily Mail'A witty and poignant tale' Daily Telegraph'Funny and original' SunRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022

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In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late?

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The king is in a hurry and blows his son a bedtime kiss... but it misses. The kiss flies out of the window and a brave knight is sent on a fairytale quest to bring it back.Since this classic picturebook was published over 10 years ago, it has sold over 300,000 copies and become a favourite bedtime story for boys and girls everywhere.By the bestselling creator of Hugless Douglas, this delightful tale is filled with humour, charm and bedtime kisses, and is great to read aloud. It is also a fantastic resource for teachers in lessons about fairytales.

Objev podobné jako The Kiss That Missed - David Melling

MEET THE DETECTIVE DUO YOU''LL NEVER FORGETFor readers of The Marlow Murder Club, Richard Osman and The List of Suspicious Things''One of the best books I''ve read this year'' ALEX GRAY''An absorbingly unusual murder mystery'' CHRIS BROOKMYRE''Who knew that an 89-year-old and a teenager would make the perfect crime-fighting duo?!'' Reader Review ★★★★★''Delightfully cosy'' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH''I laughed, cried and was amazed'' Reader Review ★★★★★''Wry, compelling and ever so poignant'' NAOMI KELSEY''Perfect if you love quirky, senior investigating'' Reader Review ★★★★★''A cleverly crafted mystery with an amateur detective duo you root for even against the odds'' EMILY CRITCHLEY__________89-year-old Margaret has lived on Garnon Crescent all her life, except for those few years she never talks about. She knows all the neighbours; their hopes, their heartbreaks. Only recently, Margaret''s memory isn''t what it used to be. She is sure Barbara, her best friend and neighbour, told her something important. Something she was supposed to remember. When Barbara is found dead, Margaret determines to recover her missing memory. She and her grandson James begin to investigate, but soon strange incidents occur in her home. Margaret''s daughter thinks her memory is getting worse, but Margaret knows somebody wants her out of the way. Because Margaret holds the key to solving this crime. If only she could remember where she put it.

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An award-winning beer worth killing for. Can DCI Oldroyd find the killer before last orders?Steeped in a history of award-winning Yorkshire ale, the town of Markham boasts not one but two breweries. Richard Foster runs one; his sister, Emily, along with her partner, Janice, runs the other. And not without some resentment.The unwelcome return of the town’s former bad boy, Brendan Scholes, threatens to ignite the sibling rivalry further. Scholes claims to have found the long-lost secret recipe to the beer that made Richard and Emily’s father famous, and he wants money.But it isn’t long before Scholes’ body is found floating in a fermentation tank at one of the breweries, his head caved in by a hammer. DCI Oldroyd and Andy Carter are called in to investigate the murder, and there’s no shortage of suspects.As rumours of the possible existence of a recipe for the famous beer spread against a backdrop of growing homophobia and misogyny, tempers run high. With Markham’s beer industry at stake, a killer on the loose and the town’s residents out for blood, Oldroyd needs to solve the murder before someone else is killed…

Objev podobné jako The Brewery Murders - J. R. Ellis

'A great yarn - Shrager knows her food and she's cooked up a storm. . . Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay.' Miriam Margolyes 'Think bolshy Mrs Beeton meets Miss Marple, our rambunctious heroine, Prudence, hilariously stomps her way through a riotous and unpredictable plot. Witty, warm and so enjoyable' Jo Brand 'A Golden Age classic for the modern era - Rosemary Shrager has come up with a recipe to die for' Anton Du Beke 'True to form, this recipe is a real killer!' Alan Titchmarsh The irresistible debut novel from celebrity TV chef Rosemary Shrager where cosy crime and cookery collide! When an old television rival, Deirdre Shaw, is found dead at the Cotswolds manor house where she was catering for a prestigious shooting weekend, Prudence is asked to step into the breach. Prudence is only too happy to take up the position and soon she is working in the kitchens of Farleigh Manor. But Farleigh Manor is the home to secrets, both old and new. The site of a famous unsolved murder from the nineteenth century, Farleigh Manor has never quite shaken off its sensationalist past. It's about to get a sensational present too. Because, the more she scratches beneath the surface of this manor and its guests, the more Prudence becomes certain that Deirdre Shaw's death was no accident. She's staring in the face of a very modern murder. . . Praise for The Last Supper 'I've long admired Rosemary as a woman of many talents. I just hadn't realized that writing is one of them. The Last Supper has pace and style and a very interesting cast of characters' Richard Vines 'Rosemary Shrager has created a welcome addition to the ranks of female amateur sleuths. The Last Supper is a witty, light-hearted mystery, in which the author has served up a tasty treat' Simon Brett 'The Last Supper is a charming, hugely entertaining book. Retired chef Prudence Bulstrode is cranky, stubborn and insightful; an utterly brilliant creation. I can't wait to see what she gets up to next' M W Craven 'Discover how a Michelin-starred Miss Marple displays the skills of a bloodhound as she sniffs out the scent of a killer in this thriller that rises to a conclusion like a perfect souffle.' Nick Ferrari 'If you enjoy the cosy crime of Richard Osman, then don't miss this delicious debut' Yours

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An ingenious Japanese crime novel with a brilliant Groundhog Day twist: a teenager’s time-loop race to solve—and possibly prevent—his grandfather’s murder!Contemporary Japanese legend Yasuhiko Nishizawa makes his English-language debut with this slick, funny murder mystery which adds a sci-fi twist to an age-old setup: a murder in a wealthy family with an inheritance at stake.Hisataro, a young member of the wealthy Fuchigami family, has a mysterious ability. Every now and then, against his will, he falls into a time-loop in which he is obliged to re-live the same day 7 times. Little does he know how useful this ability will be, until one day, his grandfather mysteriously dies...As he returns to the day of the murder time and again, Hisataro begins to unravel its secrets. With a sizeable inheritance up for grabs, motives abound, and everyone is a suspect. Can Hisataro solve the mystery of his grandfather’s death before his powers run out?Written in a witty, lighthearted voice, this clever and playful book will appeal to fans of both traditional murder mysteries as well as readers of cozy mysteries. It''s a delightful treat for fans of the intricate plotting of Agatha Christie, the gentle humor of Richard Osman, and audacious inventiveness of Stuart Turton.

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Richard Osman has been trying to settle the most important issues society faces today. Who would win in a head-to-head between Quavers and Cheesy Wotsits? And What''s the ultimate Christmas film (Home Alone, obviously). The World Cup of Everything is an incredibly popular format that began life on twitter where his hilarious polls received 1.5 million votes a go becoming a national talking point, inciting debate amongst twitter users at odds over their favourites, celebrities and key figures join in, bookies offer odds on the outcome, papers report on it all as if it is a real sporting event with headlines about how Richard Osman has melted the internet. This autumn we''re bringing The World Cup of Everything to the page in a brilliant book perfect for Christmas. With new competitions such as The World Cup of British Sitcoms, Christmas Songs, Animals, British Bands and so on, as well as some of the favourites that have already had the country talking: Chocolate and Crisps among them, Richard will offer commentary, share funny, quirky pieces of trivia and stand-up style entries about each of the contenders. The World Cup of Everything will offer something for everyone making it the perfect gift for pretty much anyone. This is Richard at his best: super smart, quick-witted and writing about the matters that the British public really care about.

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THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN----------‘The rightful king of crime’ i News''Deeply moving... some of his best writing yet'' TelegraphShocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club.An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing.As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home.With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?----------''As charming and funny as always but SO MOVING'' Marian KeyesRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022

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Let hosts Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman guide you through the quiz rounds with their trademark warmth and humour and battle it out against your friends and family for Pointless glory. Perfect for playing along alone or with family and friends, The Very Pointless Quiz Book will test your knowledge and tease your brains.So how good are you at Pointless? Really? Do you think you''ve got enough in-depth knowledge of Regional Railways, African Countries With No Coastline and Types of Lettuce to carry off the coveted Pointless trophy?Well let''s see shall we?Here''s your chance to step up to the podium (metaphorically speaking of course, chances are you''ll be sitting somewhere very comfortably with either a mug of tea or a roll of Andrex within easy reach) put that knowledge to the test, and see just how far you can go in a genuine four-round Pointless ordeal.Right, if everyone''s ready, let''s play Pointless...

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Do you know how many post boxes there are in the UK? Could you guess how many times the word ''goat'' appear in the King James Version of the bible? Fancy playing a game of charades where all of the books, films and plays are entirely made up? Now, look around the room. Is anyone there the kind of person who’ll say ‘I just don’t understand this’, when faced with something that’s not just perfectly easy to understand, but is ... well, fun?Ask them to leave. Have they gone? Good. Now welcome inside the House of Games ... Featuring questions based on some of the most loved rounds from the hit BBC2 show, including Roonerspisims, Venn Will I Be Famous?, Dim Sums and Answer Smash, Richard Osman’s House of Games Quiz Book is the ultimate test of wit, wisdom and imagination.Curated by Richard Osman and Alan Connor and featuring over 50 new and exclusive games to try out, this is your chance to step inside the House of Games and pitch your trivia skills against your family and friends. Quirky, unique and exactly the right amount of silly, House of Games contains hours of guaranteed fun!

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FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUBA brand new series.An iconic new detective team.And a thrilling new murder to solve . . .-----Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favourite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now.Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job . . .Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy?-----PRAISE FOR RICHARD OSMAN‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER‘Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA‘The rightful king of crime’ i‘The twistiest, turniest tale told with all of Richard Osman’s trademark wit and warmth’ RED''The entertainment value is sky-high'' I PAPER''Thursday Murder Club fans, you are in for a treat'' PRIMA''Much as with the earlier books, I read We Solve Murders in a few pleasured gulps'' SUNDAY TIMES''Osman’s new series, which kicks off with this book, is written with just as light a touch and gently humorous tone'' THE OBSERVER''The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities. All of which makes for a delightful read – and another little slice of warmth in time for autumn'' THE OBSERVER''This is a sitcom-meets-Bond, and a fine murder mystery’ DAILY EXPRESSRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2024

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Audiokniha: Kvarteto amatérských detektivů v důchodovém věku znovu zasahuje! Svérázná čtveřice penzistů se sotva vzpamatovala z řešení svého prvního skutečného případu vraždy a už je zase v jednom kole. V jejich vesničce pro seniory se objeví Elizabethin exmanžel, který svou bývalou ženu a neoficiální vůdkyni Čtvrtečního klubu amatérských detektivů poprosí o pomoc. Zapletl se totiž do loupeže diamantů za miliony liber, a teď potřebuje, aby mu někdo hlídal záda. Jenže profesionální zabijáci a ukradené diamanty nejsou jedinými problémy čtyřlístku sedmdesátníků z Coopers Chase. Jeden z nich se stane obětí zločinu – a něco takového si tahle nevšední partička rozhodně nenechá líbit! Hrdinové úspěšného románového debutu Richarda Osmana se vracejí v dalším příběhu plném humoru i napětí. „Divoce zábavná kniha – i pro lidi, kteří mají do sedmdesátky ještě daleko.“ – Michael Dirda, The Washington Post. „Chytrá a vtipná detektivka plná pozoruhodných postav, které svými kroky posouvají příběh nepředvídatelným směrem.“ – Kirkusreviews.com. Stačily pouhé dvě knihy, aby se Richard Osman vyšvihl do první ligy autorů detektivek. – The New York Times Book Review. Klub se triumfálně vrací... Muž, který zemřel dvakrát je stejně, jako jeho sériový předchůdce, nefalšovaným potěšením plným břitkého humoru, náhlých překvapení, srdečnosti, komiky i smutku. – The Wall Street Journal Osmanovi hrdinové se sice snaží vyřešit brutální vraždy a rozluštit záhadné vzkazy, ale nikdy se nepřestanou zabývat svým zdravím, vnoučaty a potěšením z pouhého popíjení vína a vzájemného škádlení. Jsou to obyčejní staří lidé, a přesto, jako všichni staří lidé, mnohem hlubší a komplikovanější, než se zdá... Zkušení čtenáři detektivek nepochybně rozpoznají jednu či dvě červené nitky, ale na další stopy si vzpomenou až zpětně. Osman vás nechá hádat a tak přesně to má být. Je to zkrátka divoce zábavná kniha – i pro lidi, kterým ještě dlouho nebude sedmdesát. – The Washington Post.

Objev podobné jako Muž, který zemřel dvakrát - Richard Osman - audiokniha

A festive treat filled with quiz questions, trivia, witty facts and longer stand-up style pieces from the stars of the hit BBC quiz show Pointless. A Pointless History of the World is a journey through time pulling out some of the most ''pointless'', comedic and interesting events - from the obvious to the obscure - and combines brilliant quiz content from the show with Richard and Xander''s own brilliantly funny and incredibly intelligent quick-witted stand-up style writing. Interactive, hilarious and jam-packed full of quiz questions that will have every Pointless fan vying to be crowned the Pointless champion in their own household this Christmas.

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Audiokniha: Tahle čtveřice britských penzistů ještě rozhodně nepatří do starého železa... V luxusní vesnici pro seniory se každý týden schází neobvyklá skupinka přátel, která se snaží rozlousknout staré nevyřešené kriminální případy. Někdejší policistka či snad dokonce tajná agentka Elizabeth (o své minulosti raději příliš nemluví), slavný odborářský vůdce na odpočinku Ron, vyhledávaný psychiatr v důchodu Ibrahim a bývalá zdravotní sestra Joyce disponují bohatými zkušenostmi i cennými kontakty a vyšetřování zločinů je jejich společnou vášní. A tak když jednoho dne začne policie pátrat po vrahovi místního developera, nemůže samozřejmě tohle činorodé kvarteto amatérských detektivů zůstat stranou... Populární moderátor Richard Osman dokázal v oceňovaném románovém debutu skloubit napínavý detektivní příběh s humornou sondou do života britských seniorů. „Čtvrteční klub amatérských detektivů je strhující a místy i úsměvné čtení. Osmanovi se podařilo vdechnout život jedinečným postavám, které působí, jako by byly skutečné.“ – Judith Reveal, New York Journal of Books. „Chytrá a vtipná detektivka s ideálním poměrem sentimentu a lidskosti.“ – Michaela Turková, Centrum detektivky. „Vtipný a uštěpačný příběh!“ – The Daily Telegraph. „Originální a opravdu k popukání.“ – The Sun. „Jeden z nejúžasnějších románů roku.“ – The Daily Mirror. „Vzrušující nový talent v krimi!“ – The Daily Mail.

Objev podobné jako Čtvrteční klub amatérských detektivů - Richard Osman - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Štvrtkový klub detektívov je prvý román britského televízneho moderátora a komika Richarda Osmana a aj najpredávanejšia krimi prvotina v Británii podľa denníka Guardian. Táto pohodová detektívka (v angličtine cosy crime) pre všetkých, ktorú kritici prirovnávajú k detektívkam Agathy Christie, predala vo svete už viac ako milión výtlačkov. Každý štvrtok sa v Coopers Chase, luxusnom mestečku pre seniorov niekde uprostred kentských lesov, stretávajú amatérski detektívi a venujú sa nevyriešeným vraždám miestnej polície. Coopers Chase stojí na pozemkoch bývalého kláštora a tamojší developer, arogantný vulgárny muž, majiteľ veľkého červeného klavíra, sa usiluje využiť biele miesto v zmluve, aby na mieste kaplnky a cintorína postavil osem nových bytov. Očividne mu nie je súdený dlhý život, a keď mu niekto pichne smrtiacu injekciu, štvrtkový klub detektívov má pred sebou reálny prípad vraždy. Môže tento amatérsky, ale geniálny klub seniorov chytiť vraha skôr, ako bude neskoro? „Jedna z najpríjemnejších kníh roka... Kúzlo Štvrtkového klubu detektívov spočíva v tom, že je to oveľa viac ako kriminálny román.“ -DAILY EXPRESS (UK) "Vtipný, roztomilý a veľmi zábavný." -WALL STREET JOURNAL „Chytrý, súcitný, vrelý, dojímavý a veľmi vtipný.“ - autorka MARIAN KEYES „(Richard Osman) je vzrušujúci nový talent v krimi.“ - DAILY MAIL (UK) „Vtipný a dojímavý príbeh.“ - THE DAILY TELEGRAPH (UK) "Keď sa telá hromadia a čoraz viac sa odhaľuje zo života Joyce, Ibrahima, Rona a Elizabeth, nemôžete si pomôcť a nepovzbudiť ich – a dúfať, že sa s nimi čoskoro znova stretneme.“ - THE TIMES (UK) „Toto je jeden z najúžasnejších románov roka.“ - DAILY MIRROR (UK)

Objev podobné jako Štvrtkový klub detektívov - Richard Osman - audiokniha

Ani tentokrát si Čtvrteční klub amatérských detektivů svůj čaj o páté v klidu nevypije! Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron a Ibrahim – Čtvrteční klub amatérských detektivů – jsou stále nadšení ze svého nedávného skutečného případu vraždy a těší se v Coopers Chase, luxusní vesničce pro seniory, na chvíli klidu. Ovšem marně. Objeví se nečekaný návštěvník – Elizabethin dávný známý (nebo možná víc než jen známý) – a zoufale je žádá o pomoc. Nebezpeční lidé ho obvinili z krádeže diamantů v hodnotě mnoha milionů a on se teď musí skrývat. A pak se objeví první tělo. Jenže ne poslední. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron a Ibrahim stojí opět proti nemilosrdnému vrahovi, který by bez váhání všechny čtyři sedmdesátníky zlikvidoval. Dokážou naši čtyři přátelé vraha dostat dřív, než vrah dostane je? A co když najdou i ukradené diamanty? No, nebyla by to parádní odměna?U Čtvrtečního klubu amatérských detektivů je možné všechno. Richard Osman se vrací s oblíbenou čtveřicí amatérských detektivů a další díl série je stejně důvtipný a milý jako ten první – nepustíte ho z ruky a od srdce se u něj zasmějete. Kniha Muž, který zemřel dvakrát se stala jedním z nejprodávanějších titulů ve Velké Británii, během prvních tří dnů bylo prodáno 114 202 výtisků.

Objev podobné jako Muž, který zemřel dvakrát - Richard Osman

Ani tentokrát si Čtvrteční klub amatérských detektivů svůj čaj o páté v klidu nevypije! Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron a Ibrahim – Čtvrteční klub amatérských detektivů – jsou stále nadšení ze svého nedávného skutečného případu vraždy a těší se v Coopers Chase, luxusní vesničce pro seniory, na chvíli klidu. Ovšem marně. Objeví se nečekaný návštěvník – Elizabethin dávný známý (nebo možná víc než jen známý) – a zoufale je žádá o pomoc. Nebezpeční lidé ho obvinili z krádeže diamantů v hodnotě mnoha milionů a on se teď musí skrývat. A pak se objeví první tělo. Jenže ne poslední. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron a Ibrahim stojí opět proti nemilosrdnému vrahovi, který by bez váhání všechny čtyři sedmdesátníky zlikvidoval. Dokážou naši čtyři přátelé vraha dostat dřív, než vrah dostane je? A co když najdou i ukradené diamanty? No, nebyla by to parádní odměna?U Čtvrtečního klubu amatérských detektivů je možné všechno. Richard Osman se vrací s oblíbenou čtveřicí amatérských detektivů a další díl série je stejně důvtipný a milý jako ten první – nepustíte ho z ruky a od srdce se u něj zasmějete. Kniha Muž, který zemřel dvakrát se stala jedním z nejprodávanějších titulů ve Velké Británii, během prvních tří dnů bylo prodáno 114 202 výtisků.

Objev podobné jako Muž, který zemřel dvakrát (poškozená) - Richard Osman

A sophisticated look into the eight Greek myths that remain the most relevant to us today, exploring their powerful cultural impact from their ancient origins to the present. The Greek myths have been retold countless times, first by the conquering Romans, then through the medieval and Renaissance eras of Europe, and finally finding new expression in masterworks of art, literature and cinema on the global stage. Classical scholar Richard Buxton explores the stories at the heart of this ancient mythology and how they have come to influence our society today. The Greek legends seem to speak to us universally, their deities tantalizingly human - often indulging in behaviours morally ambiguous at best and obscene at worst - and their heroes dealing with dilemmas and destinies that echo, if exaggeratedly, conflicts in our own lives. The dramatic choices that such figures as Prometheus, Medea and Oedipus face have resonated with audiences over thousands of years. Each chapter focuses on a mythical character and the powerful stories and interpretations that surround them. Yet the myths’ relevance has not been uniform; they shift with the cultural tide. They have endured moments of censure, criticism, and even ridicule, but now their influence can be recognized almost everywhere, from opera to psychology, from fashion to contemporary art. How is it that these tales have retained their power to connect with our own fascinations, fears and desires, though they came from a world very different from our own? Here Buxton charts their cultural impact through a rich variety of re-imaginings, examining the many guises they have taken through the ages and the profound truths that they continue to illuminate.

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It's the following Thursday. Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He's made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life. As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus? But this time they are up against an enemy who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can the Thursday Murder Club find the killer (and the diamonds) before the killer finds them?

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTransform your life using the Bullet Journal Method, the revolutionary organisational system and worldwide phenomenon.The Bullet Journal Method will undoubtedly transform your life, in more ways than you can imagine’ Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle MorningIn his long-awaited first book, Ryder Carroll, the creator of the enormously popular Bullet Journal organisational system, explains how to use his method to:TRACK YOUR PAST: using nothing more than a pen and paper, create a clear, comprehensive, and organised record of your thoughts and goals.ORDER YOUR PRESENT: find daily calm by prioritising and minimising your workload and tackling your to-do list in a more mindful and productive way.PLAN YOUR FUTURE: establish and appraise your short-term and long-term goals, plan more complex projects simply and effectively, and live your life with meaning and purpose.Like many of us, Ryder Carroll tried everything to get organised – countless apps, systems, planners, you name it. Nothing really worked. Then he invented his own simple system that required only pen and paper, which he found both effective and calming. He shared his method with a few friends, and before long he had a worldwide viral movement.The system combines elements of a wishlist, a to-do list, and a diary. It helps you identify what matters and set goals accordingly. By breaking long-term goals into small actionable steps, users map out an approachable path towards continual improvement, allowing them to stay focused despite the crush of incoming demands.But this is much more than a time management book. It''s also a manifesto for what Ryder calls "intentional living": making sure that your beliefs and actions align. Even if you already use a Bullet Journal, this book gives you new exercises to become more calm and focused, new insights on how to prioritise well, and a new awareness of the power of analogue tools in a digital world.***This book has been printed with three different colour designs, black, Nordic blue and emerald. We are unable to accept requests for a specific cover. The different covers will be assigned to orders at random.***

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A dazzling magical realism western in the vein of Cormac McCarthy meets Gabriel García Márquez, The Bullet Swallower follows a Mexican bandido as he sets off for Texas to save his family, only to encounter a mysterious figure who has come, finally, to collect a cosmic debt generations in the making.In 1895, Antonio Sonoro is the latest in a long line of ruthless men. He''s good with his gun and is drawn to trouble but he''s also out of money and out of options. A drought has ravaged the town of Dorado, Mexico, where he lives with his wife and children, and so when he hears about a train laden with gold and other treasures, he sets off for Houston to rob it-with his younger brother Hugo in tow. But when the heist goes awry and Hugo is killed by the Texas Rangers, Antonio finds himself launched into a quest for revenge that endangers not only his life and his family, but his eternal soul.In 1964, Jaime Sonoro is Mexico''s most renowned actor and singer. But his comfortable life is disrupted when he discovers a book that purports to tell the entire history of his family beginning with Cain and Abel. In its ancient pages, Jaime learns about the multitude of horrific crimes committed by his ancestors. And when the same mysterious figure from Antonio''s timeline shows up in Mexico City, Jaime realizes that he may be the one who has to pay for his ancestors'' crimes, unless he can discover the true story of his grandfather Antonio, the legendary bandido El Tragabalas, The Bullet Swallower.A family saga that''s epic in scope and magical in its blood, and based loosely on the author''s own great-grandfather, The Bullet Swallower tackles border politics, intergenerational trauma, and the legacies of racism and colonialism in a lush setting and stunning prose that asks who pays for the sins of our ancestors, and whether it is possible to be better than our forebears.PRAISE FOR THE BULLET SWALLOWER:''Riveting and haunting'' - Nina de Gramont''Resplendent and magisterial'' - Tom Lin''Vivid, violent, and magical'' - Katie Gutierrez

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Audiokniha: Staré vraždy a nové lásky – to je ten nejlepší lék proti stárnutí! Čtveřice zapálených amatérských detektivů z britské vesničky pro seniory si brousí zubní protézy na další zapeklitý případ, nad kterým už policie zlomila hůl. Tentokrát však musí vypátrat nejen pachatele zločinu, ale i osud jeho oběti: talentované mladé novinářky Bethany Waitesové. Když totiž před deseti lety v reportáži odkryla obří daňový podvod, skončilo její auto na dně moře a tělo se nikdy nenašlo. Nyní se zásluhou čtyřlístku přátel, z nichž některým se navzdory důchodovému věku zapalují lýtka, začne o dávnou tragédii znovu zajímat i místní televizní legenda. Ovšem nebojácné a všemi mastmi mazané Elizabeth dělá vrásky spíše vyděrač, který po ní chce, aby zlikvidovala obávaného agenta KGB. Třetí díl utěšeně se rozrůstající série Richarda Osmana opět nabízí osvědčenou kombinaci britského humoru a napínavého děje s detektivní zápletkou. Vychází v koedici s nakladatelstvím Slovart. „Osobití hrdinové v letech luští poutavé případy. Celým vyprávěním prostupuje nejen hřejivý humor, ale – vzhledem k počtu obětí – i překvapivě pozitivní tón.“ – Kirkus Reviews. "Osman na rozdíl od většiny autorů kriminálních románů staví vyprávění především na dokonale vykreslených charakterech.“ – The Washington Post. „Při četbě těchto vtipných, optimisticky pojatých románů se snadno necháme okouzlit výstřednostmi i vynalézavostí postav.“ – The Guardian.

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You Missed The Best Part gathers award-winning poet Bradley Taylors spoken word pieces from the first years of his career. With a focus on the power of performance poetry, this collection acts as a documentation of the poems Bradley has travelled across the UK performing - in places such as the Hay Festival, on BBC News, in train stations, the backs of pubs and as part of his award-winning performance at the Roundhouse Poetry Slam 2024, the night of which was the biggest poetry slam in history.Also included here are a selection of poems written for strangers from Bradleys time performing ''Poetry on Demand'' - in which he takes his typewriter to festivals, events, bookshops and local parks across the country to gift strangers with a bespoke poem of their own choosing.Described as ''all at once surprising, entertaining and daring'' & ''playing a crucial role in the future of spoken word'' by Jasmine Gardosi, Bradleys work aims to showcase that poetry is for everyone and anyone - balancing humour with heart, Bradley writes for and about people; those he knows and has known, along with those people we hope to be or hope to never be again. You Missed The Best Part captures the moment that is always passing - this very moment - whether that be a moment in our lives, a moment on stage in front of an audience or a moment with a poem in front of us.

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Audiokniha: Riešime vraždy je prvým dielom novej série od autora úspešného a šarmantne úsmevného detektívneho cyklu Štvrtkový klub detektívov.Osobnú strážkyňu Amy Wheelerovú pošlú na súkromný ostrov pri brehoch Južnej Karolíny, aby chránila slávnu spisovateľku, excentrickú divu Rosie D'Antoniovú. Tej sa totiž jeden ruský miliardár vyhráža smrťou. Pre ostrieľanú Amy, ktorú len tak niečo nerozhádže to je zdanlivo pohodová robota...Všetko sa však čoskoro mení a aj sama Amy sa ocitne v ohrození života a s Rosie utečú na pevninu – rozhodnú sa preskúmať pozadie vraždy influencera Andrewa Fairbanksa. Nie je to však jediný influencer, ktorého zavraždili a situácia sa čoraz viac zamotáva. Amy a Rosie na to naštastie nie sú samé. Z dvojice žien sa stáva trio, ktoré doplní Amyn svokor Steve, milovník miestnej krčmičky a pokojnej rutiny. Ani jedno mu však už nie je dopriate pretože všetky stopy vedú do Dubaja…Začína sa napínavé dobrodružstvo, plné láskavého, ale aj suchého britského humoru a nečakaných situácii, v ktorých sa šarmantné postavy príbehu Riešime vraždy ocitajú. Osman si berie na mušku svet celebrít, influencerov, mediálneho vplyvu a rovnako zachováva svoj charakteristický autorský rukopis.

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Audiokniha: To jsou nápady, udělat z řešení vražd rodinný podnik!Zpočátku to vypadalo na vcelku příjemný džob. Kdo by nechtěl dělat osobní strážkyni postarší zámožné spisovatelce na jejím soukromém ostrově u břehů Jižní Karolíny? I když jí, pravda, jeden ruský miliardář vyhrožuje smrtí. Potom se ale zkušená bodyguardka Amy Wheelerová sama stane terčem zabijáků a společně se svou excentrickou klientkou Rosie musí během dobrodružného útěku přijít na to, kdo jde nejen jí, ale i jejímu šéfovi po krku. Stopy vedou až do Dubaje a k tajemnému zločineckému bossovi jménem François Loubet. Naštěstí jim s pátráním pomůže Steve Wheeler, vysloužilý britský policista a tchán Amy, kterého s mladou snachou pojí nezvykle láskyplný vztah. Kvůli ní načas opustí poklidnou vesničku uprostřed panenské přírody na jihovýchodě Anglie a dokonce oželí i oblíbené středeční hospodské kvízy. A taky proto, že jeho koníčkem je dávat věci do pořádku…Autor Čtvrtečního klubu amatérských detektivů přichází s novou sérií netradičních případů, při jejichž vyšetřování nebude nouze o překvapivé zápletky, rázovité seniory ani vyhlášený britský humor. Vychází v koedici s Nakladatelstvím Slovart.„Ztřeštěná zábava s novým okouzlujícím ansámblem a Osmanovým typickým humorem. Příjemné čtení!“ – spisovatelka Shari Lapena„Osman nepíše drsné thrillery. Ani nemusí, když vás dokáže okouzlit nezapomenutelnými postavami, zábavným vyprávěním, které odsýpá, a neustálým přísunem humoru.“ – The Washington Post„Autor si poradil s obtížným úkolem: přijít se svéráznými, a přitom veskrze lidskými charaktery a k tomu vymyslet dostatečně zamotanou záhadu. Tahle série si určitě získá věrné publikum.“ – Publishers Weekly„Pokud jste byli fanoušky jeho předchozí série, nebo zkrátka jen hledáte vítaný únik z každodenní rutiny, Osmanův nový román je dokonalou volbou. Plný humoru i hřejivé lidskosti a se špetkou napětí nabízí útulné, přesto vzrušující dobrodružství, po kterém budete neklidně vyhlížet druhý díl.“ – The IndiependentKrátce po obědě dorazil další nepříjemný e-mail. Co jsem udělal, že si tohle zasloužím? Dostihly mě moje hříchy!!!Byl od Roba Kenny, mého zprostředkovatele vražd. Jestli ještě nemáte zprostředkovatele vražd, měli byste si ho sehnat, protože je strašně nepohodlné, když musíte tyhle věci zařizovat sami. Sežeňte si dobrého zubaře, dobrého instalatéra a dobrého zprostředkovatele vražd, a dotáhnete to daleko. – ukázka z knihy

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Hudební CD - V roce 2016 vydala skupina Bonfire bilanční desku Pearls a absolvovala u příležitosti třiceti let od vydání debutu Don't The Light velké turné. Vzápětí natočila materiál na nové album. Deska Byte The Bullet je čtrnáctým studiovým počinem německých metalistů. V roce 2016 vydala skupina Bonfire bilanční desku Pearls a absolvovala u příležitosti třiceti let od vydání debutu Don't The Light velké turné. Vzápětí natočila materiál na nové album. Deska Byte The Bullet je čtrnáctým studiovým počinem německých metalistů. Heavy metalová parta Bonfire pochází z německého Ingolstadtu, kde vznikla v roce 1972. Založil ji kytarista a příležitostný zpěvák Hans Ziller. V průběhu let se sestava mnohokrát změnila, jediným stálým členem zůstával právě Ziller. Seznam stop CD1 Power Train / Stand up 4 Rock / Praying 4 A Miracle / Some Kinda Evil / Lonely Nights / Byte The Bullet / Locomotive Breath / Reach For The Sky / Sweet Surrender / Friedensreich / InstruMetal /...

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Did you know there are more microbes on Earth than stars in the universe? That some five million microbes live on your hand? A child’s curiosity helps her understand why these tiny organisms make such a big difference in her life.After the last drop of rain falls, Meena and her scientist mum head outside to their garden, which is bursting with veggies and flowers. But it isn’t the produce that Meena is curious about. It’s the microbes in the soil (giving it that earthy smell), in the compost pile, in our bodies – everywhere! – that have Meena wondering. How do they live? What do they eat? Where did Meena’s own microbiome come from?Physician-scientist Dr Majdi Osman introduces the adorable Meena during a day of eye-opening exploration, while Teresa Martínez’s engaging illustrations beautifully capture the mother-daughter relationship. Back matter includes a resource list and an author’s note on the far-reaching role that the microbiome plays in our health and development.

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A Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Goodreads, CrimeReads, The Millions, StyleCaster, The EveryGirl, Sunset, Book Riot, and HipLatinaJanuary Recommended Reading by The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, Book Riot, Nerd Daily, The Mary Sue, and Reading Between the Spines"Mesmerizing...wildly entertaining...Gonzalez is a great storyteller, bringing both Texas and Mexico to the page with a mix of blood and magic...A must-read." -The Boston GlobeIn 1895, Antonio Sonoro is the latest in a long line of ruthless men. He''s good with his gun and is drawn to trouble but he''s also out of money and out of options. A drought has ravaged the town of Dorado, Mexico, where he lives with his wife and children, and so when he hears about a train laden with gold and other treasures, he sets off for Houston to rob it-with his younger brother Hugo in tow. But when the heist goes awry and Hugo is killed by the Texas Rangers, Antonio finds himself launched into a quest for revenge that endangers not only his life and his family, but his eternal soul.In 1964, Jaime Sonoro is Mexico''s most renowned actor and singer. But his comfortable life is disrupted when he discovers a book that purports to tell the entire history of his family beginning with Cain and Abel. In its ancient pages, Jaime learns about the multitude of horrific crimes committed by his ancestors. And when the same mysterious figure from Antonio''s timeline shows up in Mexico City, Jaime realizes that he may be the one who has to pay for his ancestors'' crimes, unless he can discover the true story of his grandfather Antonio, the legendary bandido El Tragabalas, The Bullet Swallower.A family saga that''s epic in scope and magical in its blood, and based loosely on the author''s own great-grandfather, The Bullet Swallower tackles border politics, intergenerational trauma, and the legacies of racism and colonialism in a lush setting and stunning prose that asks who pays for the sins of our ancestors, and whether it is possible to be better than our forebears.

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LP vinyl - The Soft Bulletin je deváté studiové album americké rockové skupiny The Flaming Lips z roku 1999. The Soft Bulletin je deváté studiové album americké rockové skupiny The Flaming Lips z roku 1999. Album se dočkalo široce pozitivního ohlasu a to zejména zásluhou toho, že na něm skupina opustila svůj dřívější těžký garážový zvuk ve prospěch proaranžovanějších a vrstevnatějších skladeb. Flaming Lips patří k nejrespektovanějším alternativně rockovým kapelám posledního dvacetiletí. Jsou pověstní svérázným smyslem pro humor, nekonvenčními postoji i neutuchajícím apetitem experimentovat. V červnu 2012 například vytvořili světový rekord v počtu odehraných koncertů za den, když během 24 hodin stihli uspořádat osm vystoupení! Obsah: LP1 Race for the Prize A Spoonful Weighs a Ton The Spark That Bled The Spiderbite Song Buggin' (Remix) What Is the Light? Waitin' for a Superman Suddenly Everything Has Changed The Gash Slow Motion Feeling Yourself...

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"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" Noel Fielding"Funny, bonkers and brilliant" The Stylist"Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted To Read." Nadia Shireen"One book that I really think children should read is The Book That No One Wanted to Read." David BaddielHave you ever thought about how it feels to be a book? To be left under a whiffy pant pile or shelved, forever collecting dust? To have your pages bent backwards or your spine BROKEN? What if you don’t have a sparkly unicorn or dragon adorning your cover – who will pick you out of the bookshop then? This is the story of the sadly neglected Book That No One Wanted To Read – can its destiny change when it finally meets the right reader? Spoiler alert: yes.

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The final book in his acclaimed trilogy on the rise and fall of Nazi Germany, Richard J. Evans''s The Third Reich at War: How the Nazis Led Germany from Conquest to Disaster shows how Germany rushed headlong into destroying itself, shattering an entire continent. In 1939 Hitler mobilized Germany into all-out war. Richard Evans''s astonishing, acclaimed history conjures up a whole society plunged into conflict - from generals and front-line soldiers to Hitler Youth activists and middle-class housewives - tracing events from the invasion of Poland and the Battle of Stalingrad to Hitler''s plans for genocide and his eventual suicide. ''Masterly ... will surely be the standard history for many years to come ... This is a warning for the future, as much as a judgement on the past'' Richard Overy, Daily Telegraph ''We all know how the story ends ... but Richard Evans brings it masterfully home ... magnificent'' Peter Preston, Observer ''A chilling, brilliant read'' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Telegraph Books of the Year ''It is hard to do justice to the humanity and scholarly range of The Third Reich at War ... triumphant ... a masterful historical narrative and the most comprehensive account of Nazi Germany'' Nicholas Stargardt, The Times Literary Supplement ''It gives the reader persuasive answers to questions asked for so long, that will continue to be asked, about this most violent and inexplicable of regimes'' Mark Mazower, Guardian Sir Richard J. Evans is Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University. His previous books include In Defence of History, Telling Lies about Hitler and the companions to this title, The Coming of the Third Reich and The Third Reich in Power.

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Country''s top cop Ajai Raj Sharma''s journey started with policing small towns of Uttar Pradesh, fighting bandits and goons of the notorious Chambal Valley, taking on the responsibility of politically sensitive and communally volatile districts. He was handpicked to lead the Delhi Police Force at a time when India''s capital was in a crisis. He also stood at the helm of the world''s largest border force, which secures India''s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. In the pages of this searing memoir, readers will be treated with the inside story of the creation of Special Task Force, of the elimination of the dreaded Shri Prakash Shukla, the exposing of the match-fixing scandal, the hunting down of ISI terrorist Ghazi Baba and the dynamic response to the 2001 Parliament attack, amongst many others. Biting the Bullet is a trailblazing account of a life full of tackling dacoits, encounters, shootouts and terror attacks, all the while giving an insight into the mind and heart of this police officer as he makes life-changing decisions.

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Richard Cook and Brian Morton''s Penguin Jazz Guide: The History of the Music in 1001 Best Albums is an indispensible guide to the recordings that every fan should know. Richard Cook and Brian Morton''s Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings is firmly established as the world''s leading guide to the music. In this book, Brian Morton has picked out 1001 essential recordings from their acclaimed guide, adding new information, revising and reassessing each entry, and showing how these key pieces tell the history of the music - and with it the history of the twentieth century. These are the essential albums that that all true jazz fans should own, or - at the very least - have listened to, from Kind of Blue to lesser-known classics and more surprising choices. Full of fascinating updated biographical information, new quotes and interviews and, of course, highly opinionated and wittily trenchant critical reviews, the result is an endlessly browsable companion that will prove required reading for aficionados and jazz novices alike. ''One of the great books of recorded jazz; the other guides don''t come close'' Irish Times ''It''s the kind of book that you''ll yank off the shelf to look up a quick fact and still be reading two hours later'' Fortune ''The leader in its field ... If you own only one book on jazz, it really should be this one'' International Record Review ''Indispensable and incomparable'' NME Brian Morton is a freelance writer and broadcaster who for many years presented Radio 3''s jazz magazine Impressions and In Tune. Richard Cook (1957-2007) was formerly editor of The Wire and edited Jazz Review. He contributed to many other publications, including the New Statesman and his books included Richard Cook''s Jazz Encyclopaedia and It''s About That Time: Miles Davis on Record.

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POETRY BOOK SOCIETY CHOICEReverberating with risk, this collection negotiates the darkness of injury, the potency and pain of revelation, and agency as song.For years I had no sound but his sweetness, his lye. Thus I go slow. I song last. Least. The lower.That which I had nor sound I may still song. Trauma and vulnerability – violation and its aftershock – are explored within a framework of self-determination and radical queerness in Richard Scott''s second collection. In three distinct yet interlocking parts, he documents what it is to have survived ''seismic assaults, the buried silences''. This is first pursued through still-life paintings, controlled arrangements in which time is frozen. In ''Coy'', the lexicon of Andrew Marvell''s ''To His Coy Mistress'' is repurposed to enact the collapse of language under the strain of description, punctuated by scalding direct statement. In the luminous title sequence, crystals and gemstones evoke themes of fracture and fixative, demonstrating Scott''s power as a poet who casts an uncompromising but ultimately uplifting light. ‘A luminous, uneasily beautiful set of poems.’ Rebecca Tamas, Guardian (Best Recent Poetry roundup)Praise for Soho:‘Scott’s project is as political as it is personal, and the kaleidoscopic picture of contemporary queerness he builds through these poems is as urgent as it is alluring.’ A. K. Blakemore, Poetry London‘With his electric Soho, Richard Scott has arrived like a lightning bolt in our midst. In poetry that moves so fast we’re left breathless, this is protean, irreverent, urgent work.’ Sinéad Morrissey, T. S. Eliot Prize judge''Richard Scott’s Soho is the most gripping portrayal of queer lives I’ve read so far.'' Daljit Nagra, Guardian

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The No. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from the author of the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Canon Clement Series''Immensely moving and disarmingly witty'' Nigella Lawson''Such a moving, tough, funny, raw, honest read'' Matt Haig''Beautifully written, moving and gut-wrenching, but also at times very funny'' Ian Rankin''Captures brilliantly, beautifully, bravely the comedy as well as the tragedy of bereavement'' The Times''Will strike a chord with anyone who has grieved''IndependentWhen the Reverend Richard Coles'' partner died suddenly, shortly before Christmas in 2019, what came next took Richard by surprise. Despite his years of experience assisting his parishioners in examining life''s moral questions, Richard now found he needed guidance himself. Much about grief was unexpected: the volume of ''sadmin'' that must be undertaken, how much harder it is travelling solo for work, the pain of typing a text message to your partner - then remembering they are gone. This deeply personal account of life after grief will resonate, unforgettably, long after the final page has been turned.''Astonishingly brave'' Dr Rachel Clark ''Brief, wise, frank'' Daily Telegraph''Moving and candid'' i Newspaper''Massively comforting'' Dawn French''Will strike a chord with anyone who has grieved'' Independent''Has an immediacy that is not born of long reflection and it is all the better for it'' Financial Times''An honest book, and a brave one'' Oldie

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Richard McGregor''s The Party has been established as the book on China and its political leadership. It is indispensable to understanding what may soon become the most powerful country on earth, and here is it is newly updated to include material on the once-in-a-decade leadership changes taking place in November 2012.Newly updated version including analysis of the once-in-a-decade leadership changes taking place in November 2012China''s Communist Party is the largest, most powerful political machine in the world. Here, Richard McGregor delves deeply into its inner sanctum, revealing how this secretive cabal keeps control of every aspect of the country - its military and media, legal system and businesses, even its religious organizations. How has the Party merged Marx, Mao and the market to create a global superpower? And what does this mean for the world?''Extraordinary'', Sunday Times''Masterful ... entertaining and insightful'', Economist''Superb ... an essential, riveting guide to how the rising power really works'', Jonathan Fenby''If you read only one book about China this year, it should be this one. And if you do not read this book, you probably do not understand China today'', Arthur Kroeber, China Economic Quarterly''A compelling exploration of the world''s largest and most successful political machine'', New Statesman''A book that is as informative as it is entertaining ... China has been transformed. The system that takes the credit is brilliantly described by McGregor'', Chris Patten, Financial TimesHaving joined the Financial Timesin 2000 in Shanghai and being appointed China bureau chief in 2005, Richard McGregor is now Washington Bureau Chief for the FT. McGregor has won numerous awards throughout his nearly two decades of reporting from north Asia, including a 2010 Society of Publishers in Asia Editorial Excellence Award for his coverage on the Xinjiang Riots and 2008 SOPA Awards for Editorial Intelligence. He has spent twenty years in north Asia, starting in Taiwan, and then in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Beijing, where he established offices for The Australian newspaper. He has also contributed articles and reports to the BBC, the International Herald Tribune and the Far Eastern Economic Review.

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In September 2012, a YOUGOV poll conducted in Britain found that the person British workers would most like as their manager was Sir Richard Branson.With over 40 years in business, Richard Branson is an inspiring pioneer of humanitarian projects and an iconic business leader. In The Virgin Way: How to Listen, Learn, Laugh and Lead, Richard shares and distils his secrets of leadership and success. Featuring anecdotes from his own business dealings, as well as his observations of many others who have inspired him – from politicians, business leaders, explorers, scientists and philanthropists – Richard reflects on the qualities he feels are essential for success in today’s world.This is not a conventional book on leadership. There are no rules – but rather the secrets of leadership that he has learned along the way from his days at Virgin Records, to his recent work with The Elders. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career, or head of a Fortune 500 company – this is your guide to being your own CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) and becoming a true leader – not just a boss.

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Richard III. The name will conjure an image for any reader: Shakespeare’s hunchback tyrant who killed his own nephews or a long-denigrated, misunderstood king. This one man’s character and actions have divided historians and the controversy has always kept interest in Richard alive. However, curiosity surrounding his life and death has reached unprecedented heights in the aftermath of the discovery of his skeleton under a Leicester car park.The myths that have always swirled around Richard III have risen and multiplied and it is time to set the record straight. John Ashdown-Hill, whose research was instrumental in the discovery of Richard III’s remains, explores and unravels the web of myths in this fascinating book.

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Hudební CD - Album jako oslava osmdesátin přináší fanouškům dvě nové skladby, několik duetů a sbírku předělávek písní, které pochází z repertoáru Beatles, Bee Gees a dalších. Album jako oslava osmdesátin přináší fanouškům dvě nové skladby, několik duetů a sbírku předělávek písní, které pochází z repertoáru Beatles, Bee Gees a dalších. Britský zpěvák, hudebník, performer, herec a filantrop celosvětově prodal přes 250 milionů desek.S prodejem 21 milionů singlů je třetím nejúspěšnějším interpretem v Anglii (za Beatles a Elvisem Presleym). Seznam stop CD1 Falling for You / The Air That I Breathe (with Albert Hammond) / Here Comes the Sun / It Is Well Inside My Soul (feat. Sheila Walsh ) / Older / PS Please / Where or When / I Could Be Persuaded (with The Bellamy Brothers) / Too Much Heaven / Taking Control / Let It Be Me / (It #039;s Gonna Be) Okay [with The Piano Guys]

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Of the thousands of commanders who served in historys armies, why is it that only a few are remembered as great leaders of men in battle? What combination of personal and circumstantial influences conspire to produce great commanders? What makes a great leader great? Richard A Gabriel analyses the biographies of ten great generals who lived between 1481 BC and AD 632 in an attempt to identify the characteristics of intellect, psychology, personality, and experience that allowed them to tread the path to greatness. Professor Richard Gabriel has selected the ten whom he believes to be the greatest of them all. Those included, and more so those omitted, will surprise many readers. Conspicuous by their absence, for example, are Alexander the Great and Attila the Hun. Richard Gabriel, himself a retired soldier and professor at the Canadian Defence College, uses his selected exemplars to distil the timeless essence of military leadership.

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The essential roadmap to the ideas and debates that have formed the history of art, told through 16 key books published over the course of the 20th century.

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Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favourite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy's business now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul.As a private security officer, she doesn't stay still long enough for habits or routines. She's currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D'Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job . . . Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy?

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Audiokniha: Kam se jen poděla ta zpropadená krabice s heroinem? Zubatá si nebere volno ani o Vánocích. Po svátcích zastihne členy Čtvrtečního klubu amatérských detektivů smutná zpráva: jejich přítele Kuldeše kdosi zastřelil. Brzy vyjde najevo, že výstřední starožitník, který jim pomohl s posledním případem, byl proti své vůli zapleten do obchodu s drogami. O terakotovou krabici s drahocenným nákladem pašovaného heroinu za sto tisíc liber, jež se po jeho vraždě ztratila, se záhy začne zajímat mafie, policie a samozřejmě i čtyřlístek neodbytných důchodců z Coopers Chase. Ti přitom mají dost svých starostí – od zhoršujícího se stavu Elizabethina manžela, přes Ibrahimův vzrůstající zájem o protřelou kriminálnici, které dělá ve vězení terapeuta, až po nevyžádanou pomoc novému sousedovi z jejich vesničky pro seniory, jenž se stal obětí internetového podvodu. To jim ten nový rok pěkně začíná! Čtvrtý díl populární série Richarda Osmana, která sází na neotřelou kombinaci suchého humoru, napínavé kriminálky a empatického vhledu do života nejstarší generace. Vychází v koedici s Nakladatelstvím Slovart. „Román Až zemře poslední ďábel je stejně hřejivý a zábavný jako díly předešlé.“ – The Guardian „Čtvrtý díl série Čtvrteční klub amatérských detektivů nabízí akční příběh s nečekaně komickým nádechem.“ – The Telegraph Joyce sleduje, jak se Dom přehrabuje v kufru range roveru. „Vypadá mile. Tedy na dealera heroinu.“ „A sakra,“ prohodí Ron, který se dívá Joyce přes rameno. Dom Holt se vrací s golfovou holí a z dokonale ušitého kabátu teď vytahuje rozměrný nůž. Kývne na ně. „Jen abych věděl, to auto máte registrovaný u nějaký asistenční firmy?“ „S tím jsem se nikdy nenamáhal,“ opáčí Ron. „Ty z člověka akorát vytahujou prachy.“ „Rone, já prostě nechápu, jak můžeš takhle žít, úplně bez záchranné sítě,“ ozve se Ibrahim a Ron pokrčí rameny. „Jak vůbec dokážeš v noci spát?“ „Tak heleďte,“ promluví opět Dom, „já vám teď rozřežu gumy a rozmlátím přední sklo. Takže nějakou asistenci budete potřebovat.“ – ukázka z knihy

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Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life.He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favourite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul.As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job . . . Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts.A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy?

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In An Appetite for Wonder Richard Dawkins brought us his engaging memoir of the first 35 years of his life from early childhood in Africa to publication of The Selfish Gene in 1976, when he shot to fame as one of the most exciting new scientists of his generation. In Brief Candle in the Dark he continues his autobiography, following the threads that have run through the second half of his life so far and homing in on the key individuals, institutions and ideas that inspired and motivated him. He paints a vivid picture, coloured with wit, anecdote and digression, of the twenty-five postgraduate years he spent teaching at Oxford. He pays affectionate tribute to past colleagues and students, recalling the idiosyncrasies of an establishment steeped in ancient tradition and arcane ritual while also recording his respect for the profound commitment to learning and discovery that lies at its core. He invites us to share the life of a travelling scientist, from fieldwork on the Panama Canal to conferences of stratospheric eminence in exotic locations in the company of some of the most prominent of the world's scientific luminaries. And he describes his experiences with his many publishers, television producers, interviewers and partners in debate, not least in the heady period when, after publication of The God Delusion in 2006, he is dubbed the world's most outspoken and controversial atheist. Most important of all, for the first time he reviews with fresh and stimulating insights the evolving narrative of his ideas about science over the course of his highly distinguished career as thinker, teacher and writer. In Brief Candle in the Dark we are invited to enter with him a constantly stimulating world of discovery and to meet a fascinating cast of exceptional characters described by the talented pen of one of the most exceptional of them all. Richard Dawkins first catapulted to fame with his iconic work The Selfish Gene (1976) which he followed with a string of prestigious books, the latest of which was Part 1 of his autobiography, An Appetite for Wonder (2013). He is a Fellow of both the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Literature and the recipient of numerous honours and awards. He remains a fellow of New College, Oxford. In 2013, Dawkins was voted the world's top thinker in Prospect magazine's poll of 10,000 readers from over 100 countries.

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Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and winner of the Royal Society Prize for Science Books, Richard Holmes’s dazzling portrait of the age of great scientific discovery is a groundbreaking achievement.The book opens with Joseph Banks, botanist on Captain Cook’s first Endeavour voyage, who stepped onto a Tahitian beach in 1769 fully expecting to have located Paradise. Back in Britain, the same Romantic revolution that had inspired Banks was spurring other great thinkers on to their own voyages of artistic and scientific discovery – astronomical, chemical, poetical, philosophical – that together made up the ‘age of wonder’.In this breathtaking group biography, Richard Holmes tells the stories of the period’s celebrated innovators and their great scientific discoveries: from telescopic sight to the miner’s lamp, and from the first balloon flight to African exploration.

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From "The King of Christmas," Richard Paul Evans, comes the next exciting holiday novel perfect for "fans of Debbie Macomber" (Booklist) in his New York Times bestselling Noel Collection.Maggie Walther feels like her world is imploding. Publicly humiliated after her husband, a local councilman, is arrested for bigamy, and her subsequent divorce, she has isolated herself from the world. When her only friend insists that Maggie climb out of her hole, and embrace the season to get her out of her funk, Maggie decides to put up a Christmas tree and heads off to buy one--albeit reluctantly. She is immediately taken by Andrew, the kind, handsome man who owns the Christmas tree lot and delivers her tree. She soon learns that Andrew is single and new to her city and, like her, is also starting his life anew.As their friendship develops, Maggie slowly begins to trust again--something she never thought possible. Then, just when she thinks she has finally found happiness, she discovers a dark secret from Andrew's past. Is there more to this stranger's truth than meets the eye? This powerful new holiday novel from Richard Paul Evans, the "King of Christmas fiction" (The New York Times), explores the true power of the season, redemption, and the freedom that comes from forgiveness.

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What are things made of?What is the sun?Why is there night and day, winter and summer?Why do bad things happen?Are we alone?Throughout history people all over the world have invented stories to answer profound questions such as these. Have you heard the tale of how the sun hatched out of an emu''s egg? Or what about the great catfish that carries the world on its back? Has anyone ever told you that earthquakes are caused by a sneezing giant? These fantastical myths are fun - but what is the real answer to such questions?The Magic of Reality, with its explanations of space, time, evolution and more, will inspire and amaze readers of all ages - young adults, adults, children, octogenarians. Teaming up with the renowned illustrator Dave McKean, Richard Dawkins answers all these questions and many more. In stunning words and pictures this book presents the real story of the world around us, taking us on an enthralling journey through scientific reality, and showing that it has an awe-inspiring beauty and thrilling magic which far exceed those of the ancient myths.We encounter rainbows, our genetic ancestors, tsunamis, shooting stars, plants, animals, and an intriguing cast of characters in this extraordinary scientific voyage of discovery. Richard Dawkins and Dave McKean have created a dazzling celebration of our planet that will entertain and inform for years to come.

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