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The New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of the Department Q series is back, with a terrifyingly relevant stand-alone novel about an America in chaos. THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR27 MILLION BOOKS SOLDWINNER OF THE GLASS KEY AWARD"The president has gone way too far. . . . These are practically dictatorial methods we''re talking about." When Democratic Senator Bruce Jansen is elected president of the United States, it is a personal victory for Dorothy "Dottie" Rogers. She has secured a job in the White House, has proved to her Republican father that she was right to support Jansen, and is proud to see the rise of an intelligent, inspiring leader who shares her ideals. But the triumph is short-lived: Jansen''s pregnant wife is assassinated on election night, and the alleged mastermind behind the shooting is none other than Dottie''s own father. When Jansen ascends to the White House, he is a changed man, determined to end gun violence by any means necessary. Rights are taken away as quickly as weapons. Checkpoints and roadblocks destroy infrastructure. The media is censored. Militias declare civil war on the government. The country is in chaos, and Dottie''s finds herself fighting for the life of her father, who just may be innocent.

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In a Copenhagen park the body of an elderly woman is discovered. Though the case bears a striking resemblance to another unsolved homicide from over a decade ago, the police cannot find any connection between the two victims. Across town a group of young women are being hunted down. The attacks seem random, but could these brutal acts of violence be related? Detective Carl Mørck of Department Q is charged with solving the mystery. Back at headquarters, Carl and his team are under pressure to deliver results: failure to meet his superiors' expectations will mean the end of Department Q. Solving the case, however, is not their only concern. After a breakdown, their colleague Rose is struggling to deal with the ghosts of her past - a past seemingly connected to one of the division's most sinister case-files. It is up to Carl, Assad and Gordon to unearth the dark and violent truth plaguing Rose before it is too late.

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In the penultimate thriller in the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling Department Q series, Copenhagen's cold cases division must hunt for a nefarious criminal who has slipped under the radar for decades. On her 60th birthday, a woman takes her own life.When the case lands on Detective Carl Mørck's desk, he can't imagine what this has to do with Department Q, Copenhagen's cold cases division. It's a tragedy to be sure, but the cause of death seems to be clear. But his superior, Marcus Jacobsen, is convinced that this is not in fact a suicide, but a murder related to an unsolved case that has been plaguing him since 1988.At Marcus' behest, Carl and the Department Q gang-Rose, Assad, and Gordon-reluctantly begin to investigate. However, they quickly discover that Marcus is on to something: Every two years for the past three decades, there have been unusual, impeccably timed deaths with connections between them that cannot be ignored. As they dig deeper, it transpires that these "accidents" are in fact murders by a very cunning and violent criminal.Faced with their toughest case yet, made only more difficult with COVID-19 restrictions and the challenges of their own personal lives, the Department Q team must race to find the culprit before the next murder is committed, as it is becoming increasingly clear that the killer is far from finished.

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In the middle of a hard-won morning nap in the basement of police headquarters, Carl Mørck, head of Department Q, receives a call from a colleague working on the Danish island of Bornholm. Carl is dismissive at first, but then he receives some shocking news. Carl then has no choice but to lead Department Q into the tragic cold case of a vivacious seventeen-year-old girl who vanished from school, only to be found dead hanging high up in a tree. The investigation will take them from the remote island of Bornholm to a hidden cult, where Carl and his assistants must stop a string of new murders by a skilled manipulator who refuses to let anything-or anyone-get in the way.

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THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR27 MILLION BOOKS SOLDWINNER OF THE GLASS KEY AWARDIn the heart-pounding eighth instalment of the No.1 bestselling Department Q series, a terrifying international investigation reveals the complex backstory of one of the department''s own - the enigmatic Assad.The newspaper refers to the dead body only as Victim 2117 - the two thousand, one hundred and seventeenth refugee to die in the Mediterranean Sea.But to three people, the victim is so much more, and the death sets off a chain of events that throws Department Q, Copenhagen''s cold cases division led by Detective Carl Mørck, into a deeply dangerous - and deeply personal - case: a case that not only reveals dark secrets about the past, but has deadly implications for the future.For a troubled Danish teen, the death of Victim 2117 becomes a symbol of everything he resents and is the perfect excuse to unleash his murderous impulses. For Ghallib, a brutal tormentor from the notorious prison Abu Ghraib, the death of Victim 2117 was the first step in a terrorist plot, years in the making. And for Department Q''s Assad, Victim 2117 is a link to his buried past and to the family he assumed was long dead.Praise for Jussi Adler-Olsen''s Department Q series:''Everything you could possibly want from a thriller and much, much more'' Kirkus''So engrossing'' 5* reader review''Adler-Olsen is the new "it" boy of Nordic Noir'' The Times''The best author around'' 5* reader review''Engrossing'' Sunday Express''Left me wanting more'' 5* reader review''Gripping storytelling'' Guardian''Another gripping read from Jussi Adler-Olsen!'' 5* reader review''As impressive as it is unnerving'' Independent

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - 27 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEOn the day after Christmas, head of Department Q Detective Carl Mørck finds himself handcuffed in a police car headed for Copenhagen''s Vestre prison. After 15 years, a violent case from his past has caught up with him. Charges of drug trafficking and murder threaten to destroy his life and career. But he is being framed. Someone has a million dollar bounty on his head to make sure he doesn''t talk, putting him in grave danger among the prison''s incarcerated criminals and corrupt officers. The question that remains is, why? Carl''s colleagues at the Copenhagen Police Department instantly turn their backs on him, leaving the ever-loyal Department Q team as his only hope. In search of answers, Rose, Assad, and Gordon must disobey direct orders from way up the chain to try to unravel the case. With only each other to trust and Carl''s battle against the unknown mastermind''s henchmen worsening by the day, they must work faster than ever before if they are to clear his name - and save his life.Readers love the Department Q series⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''So engrossing''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''The best author around'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Left me wanting more'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Another gripping read from Jussi Adler-Olsen!''Praise for Jussi Adler-Olsen''s Department Q series:''Everything you could possibly want from a thriller and much, much more'' Kirkus''Adler-Olsen is the new "it" boy of Nordic Noir'' The Times''Engrossing'' Sunday Express''Gripping storytelling'' Guardian''As impressive as it is unnerving'' Independent

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The thrilling final instalment in the Department Q series - pre-order now!On the day after Christmas, head of Department Q Detective Carl Mørck finds himself handcuffed in a police car headed for Copenhagen''s Vestre prison. After 15 years, a violent case from his past has caught up with him. Charges of drug trafficking and murder threaten to destroy his life and career. But he is being framed. Someone has a million dollar bounty on his head to make sure he doesn''t talk, putting him in grave danger among the prison''s incarcerated criminals and corrupt officers. The question that remains is, why? Carl''s colleagues at the Copenhagen Police Department instantly turn their backs on him, leaving the ever-loyal Department Q team as his only hope. In search of answers, Rose, Assad, and Gordon must disobey direct orders from way up the chain to try to unravel the case. With only each other to trust and Carl''s battle against the unknown mastermind''s henchmen worsening by the day, they must work faster than ever before if they are to clear his name - and save his life.Praise for Jussi Adler-Olsen''s Department Q series:''Everything you could possibly want from a thriller and much, much more'' Kirkus''So engrossing'' 5* reader review''Adler-Olsen is the new "it" boy of Nordic Noir'' The Times''The best author around'' 5* reader review''Engrossing'' Sunday Express''Left me wanting more'' 5* reader review''Gripping storytelling'' Guardian''Another gripping read from Jussi Adler-Olsen!'' 5* reader review''As impressive as it is unnerving'' Independent

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Audiokniha: POKAŽDÉ, KDYŽ SE VYFOTÍTE, PROZRAZUJETE BUDOUCNOSTI SVOU MINULOST. V kodaňském parku je nalezeno tělo staré ženy. Šílený řidič zahájí hon na mladé dívky. Je možné, že spolu tyto na první pohled odlišné brutální útoky nějak souvisejí? Záhadu by měl rozřešit detektiv Carl Morck z oddělení Q, ale on i jeho tým jsou pod značným tlakem. Případ musejí za každou cenu rozlousknout – pokud se jim nepodaří splnit očekávání nadřízených, jejich oddělení bude zrušeno. Situaci komplikují i problémy asistentky Rose, která kdysi možná měla co do činění se strašlivým zločinem – a teď ji minulost dohnala. Sedmý případ oddělení Q „Oddělení Q píše Adler-Olsen panu Barešovi jakoby na míru. Nadšení a elán, s nimiž se interpret do své role vžívá, jsou pro posluchače audioknihy rajskou hudbou a audiomol si ke knize vytváří mnohem silnější pouto než jen pouhou četbou.“ - severskekrimi.cz „Herecký projev zkušeného Igora Bareše ke stylu sedí naprosto přesně. Až se zdá, že i on sám přirozeně zapadl do světa kodaňské policie a příběhy oddělení Q ho baví číst.“ - Tomáš Macháček, naposlech.cz „Nadhled a silně nekorektní humor čiší z téměř každé věty a všechna ozubená kolečka vtipů krásně zapadají do koleček napětí i vážnosti, nijak se navzájem neruší a dýchají vedle sebe v symbióze.“ - severskekrimi.cz „Adler-Olsen působí jako strakatý papoušek mezi šedivými holuby. Jeho styl psaní, ač vykazuje jasné severské znaky, je velmi osvěžující. Asadovy roztomilé přeřeky, Carlovy ironické poznámky a Rosino rázné vystupování jsou přesně tím kořením, které obohacuje již tak dobrý příběh. Je to ale právě to, proč se k této sympatické trojce čtenáři vrací.“ – Tereza Bártová, severskedetektivky.cz „Oddělení Q píše Adler-Olsen panu Barešovi jakoby na míru. Nadšení a elán, s nimiž se interpret do své role vžívá, jsou pro posluchače audioknihy rajskou hudbou a audiomol si ke knize vytváří mnohem silnější pouto než jen pouhou četbou.“ – severskekrimi.cz „Případy oddělení Q se vyznačují zvláštní kombinací nadhledu a humoru, projevující se zejména ve scénách ze sklepních kanceláří oddělení Q, kterou autor dává do kontrastu s drsnými skutky pachatelů, kteří se nezastaví před ničím.“ – Tomáš Macháček, naposlech.cz Jussi Adler-Olsen (* 1950) Dánský spisovatel vystudoval politologii a filmovou vědu. Literatuře se začal věnovat už za studií, hrál v několika hudebních skupinách, skládal hudbu k filmům a pracoval jako novinář, redaktor a nakladatel. Svou literární kariéru zahájil knihou Alfabethuset (Abecední dům, 1997), pak následovaly romány Og hun takkede guderne (A děkovala bohům, 2003) a Washingtonský dekret (2006; Host 2014). Později se začal věnovat tématům spojeným s rodnou zemí. Jeho kriminální série o kodaňském policejním oddělení Q dosud zahrnuje sedm knih vydaných česky v nakladatelství Host: Žena v kleci (2011), Zabijáci (2012), Vzkaz v láhvi (2012), Složka 64 (2013), Marco (2014), Nesmírný (2015) a Selfies (2017). První čtyři díly této série byly zfilmovány a promítaly se i v českých kinech. Všechny mají svoji audiopodobu. Igor Bareš (* 1966) Studoval JAMU v Brně, tři sezony působil v angažmá v Divadle bratří Mrštíků, potom strávil 11 sezon v Národním divadle Brno a následovalo období na volné noze. V letech 2005–2016 byl členem souboru Národního divadla v Praze, od roku 2015 je v angažmá v Divadle na Vinohradech. Jednou byl nominován na Cenu Thálie, dvakrát na Cenu Alfréda Radoka a třikrát na Českého lva. Hostuje v divadlech po celé republice a se svojí manželkou účinkuje v zájezdovém představení Jenom život. Filmoví diváci ho znají například ze snímků Výlet, Sluneční stát, Hezké chvilky bez záruky, Muži v říji, Největší z Čechů, Hořící keř, Fair Play a dalších. Zahrál si též v mnoha televizních inscenacích i seriálech: Četnické humoresky, Detektiv Martin Tomsa, Zdivočelá země, Krev zmizelého, Strážce duší, Hraběnky, Pojišťovna štěstí, Horákovi, Případy 1. oddělení, Život a doba soudce A. K., První republika… Vedle herectví se věnuje i dabingu. Kromě série o oddělení Q dále účinkoval v audioknihách vydavatelství OneHotBook: Nemesis (2013), Nebezpečné známosti (2014), Poslední Laponec (2014), Klubíčko veselých pohádek (2015), Chatrč (2015), Podvolení (2015), Knihy džunglí (2017), Shakespeare (2017), Muž a žena (2018), Gentleman v Moskvě (2018), Vladař (2018), Stín kapradiny (2018).

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Audiokniha: Oddělení Q se pod velkým tlakem vrací k sedmnáct let starému a mimořádně tragickému případu dopravní nehody, při níž byla mladá dívka vymrštěna vysoko do větví stromu. Střízlivě uvažující Carl tentokrát čelí zvláštní záhadě a jeho protivník, zkušený manipulátor se železnou vůlí, chrání sám sebe i své blízké všemi dostupnými prostředky. Nedopustí, aby se mu kdokoliv postavil do cesty. V průběhu vyšetřování se Rose, Asad, Carl i nováček Gordon seznamují s prostředím alternativního přístupu k životu a zároveň však odhalují staré tajemství, které hrozí položit čtyřlístek z oddělení Q na lopatky. Šestý případ oddělení Q. Jussi Adler-Olsen (* 1950) Dánský spisovatel vystudoval politologii a filmovou vědu. Literatuře se začal věnovat už za studií, zpracoval první dánský lexikon kreslených seriálů. Hrál v několika hudebních skupinách, skládal hudbu k filmům, pracoval jako novinář, redaktor a nakladatel. Svou literární kariéru zahájil knihou Alfabethuset (Abecední dům, 1997), pak následovaly romány Og hun takkede guderne (A děkovala bohům, 2003) a Washingtonský dekret (2006; Host 2014). Později se začal věnovat tématům spojeným s rodnou zemí. Jeho kriminální série o kodaňském policejním oddělení Q dosud zahrnuje šest knih, vydaných česky v nakladatelství Host: Žena v kleci (2011), Zabijáci (2012), Vzkaz v láhvi (2012), Složka 64 (2013), Marco (2014) a Nesmírný (2015). První dva díly této série byly zfilmovány a promítaly se i v českých kinech. Charakteristickým znakem autorova stylu i jednou z příčin obrovského mezinárodního úspěchu jeho knih je osobitý smysl pro humor, nadhled a ironie. Igor Bareš (* 1966) Studoval JAMU v Brně, působil v Divadle bratří Mrštíků, v Národním divadle Brno i na volné noze. Filmoví diváci jej znají např. ze snímků Výlet, Sluneční stát, Hezké chvilky bez záruky, Muži v říji, Největší z Čechů, Hořící keř, Fair Play a dalších. Zahrál si též v množství televizních inscenací i seriálů: Četnické humoresky, Detektiv Martin Tomsa, Zdivočelá země, Krev zmizelého, Strážce duší, Hraběnky, Pojišťovna štěstí, Horákovi, Případy 1. oddělení, Život a doba soudce A. K., První republika... Vedle herectví se věnuje i dabingu.

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Audiokniha: Kdepak náhodná úmrtí, jde o krvavý řetězec chladnokrevných vražd! Oddělení Q odhalí v případech údajných sebevražd a tragických nehod významných osobností skrytý vzorec, na jehož rozluštění bude potřeba celého týmu. Času ovšem není nazbyt, protože další oběť je podle všeho na spadnutí. A tak se Carl, Asad, Rose a Gordon pouští navzdory proticovidovým opatřením do zběsilého pátrání po vrahovi. Jenže proslulého vyšetřovatele Mørcka trápí ještě něco jiného – starý případ, který se nečekaně vynořil z jeho minulosti… Devátý případ Carla Mørcka a kodaňského policejního oddělení Q. „Jussi Adler-Olsen píše s obrovským nasazením a energií a jeho schopnost propojit všechny ty různorodé zápletky je nedostižná.“ – Dagbladenes Bureau.

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Audiokniha: Korupce, drogy, snad i vražda? Takového konce se zatčený komisař Carl Mørck jistě nenadál… Na tyhle vánoční svátky proslulý vyšetřovatel ze zvláštního oddělení Q kodaňské policie rozhodně nezapomene. Místo aby si užíval zasloužené volno s Monou a dcerkou poté, co s týmem rozlouskl další zapeklitý případ, je z domova odveden v poutech a obviněn hned z několika závažných zločinů. Dlouholetí kolegové ze sboru včetně šéfa oddělení vražd se k němu náhle neznají, a tak se může spolehnout jedině na své nejbližší. Času ovšem nemají nazbyt – každý den strávený za mřížemi s sebou nese riziko, že známého kriminalistu napadne některý z vězňů, zvlášť když na jeho hlavu byla v podsvětí vypsána nehorázně velká odměna. Kdo na něj nastražil tuhle smrtící past? Dokážou Rose, Asad a Gordon svého přítele zachránit? A jakou roli v celé záležitosti hraje starý případ série mordů spáchaných nastřelovací pistolí na hřebíky, při jehož vyšetřování zemřel Carlův bývalý parťák Anker a další jejich spolupracovník skončil na invalidním vozíku? Dlouho očekávané finále dánské kriminální série o případech oddělení Q, která zahrnuje deset románů a dočkala se už pěti filmových adaptací. „Od roku 2007 dobývá série thrillerů o Carlu Mørckovi – vyšetřovateli zvláštního oddělení Q kodaňské policie – a jeho syrském asistentu Asadovi žebříčky světových bestsellerů. V desátém, dechberoucím a napínavém případu se oba zapletou do sítě lží a tajemství. Epické finále série.“ – DTV. „Jussi Adler-Olsen si hraje s detaily, s potěšením dávkuje děj a na konci pozvolna spojuje jednotlivé dílky skládačky. Zápletka knihy je složitá a promyšlená do nejmenšího detailu. Jen málokterému autorovi se podaří vytvořit tak napjatou atmosféru.“ – Florian Blaschke, news.de. „Carl nevěřil svým uším. Obvinění proti němu zahrnovalo vraždu nebo napomáhání k vraždě, korupci, krádež a obchodování s drogami. Nerozuměl tomu, ačkoliv každé jednotlivé obvinění doprovázelo zdůvodnění. Ohlédl se na vedoucího oddělení vražd, který to celé vyslechl s chladným výrazem ve tváři.“ – ukázka z knihy.

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Fans of Jo Nesbo, The Killing, and Scandi noir will love this gripping thriller from international bestselling crime-writing sensation A closed case hides a terrible secret . . . _______ Department Q solves the unsolvable. So when a file on the brutal murder of a brother and sister 20 years ago lands on the desk of Detective Carl Mørck, he doesn''t understand why. Because the killer has already been found, and the case is closed. Why has it turned up on Carl''s desk?And more importantly, who put it there?_______ Praise for Jussi Adler-Olsen: ''The new ''it'' boy of Nordic Noir'' The Times ''Gripping story-telling'' Guardian ''Mesmerising . . . As impressive as it is unnerving'' Independent ''Engrossing'' Sunday Express

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FEATURED IN THE TIMES TOP 100 CRIME & THRILLERS SINCE 1945 Penguin Picks are stories you''ll want to read again and again. Beautifully and stylishly designed by a modern artist, they are not only stories you''ll keep coming back to but also books whose looks will never go out of fashion . . . Mercy by Jussi Adler-Olsen is Scandinavia''s new bestselling crime writing sensation ''She scratched her fingertips on the smooth walls until they bled, and pounded her fists on the thick panes until she could no longer feel her hands. At least ten times she had fumbled her way to the steel door and stuck her fingernails in the crack to pry it open . . .''Merete Lynggard vanished five years ago. Everyone says she''s dead. Everyone says the case is a waste of time. Everyone except Copenhagen detective Carl Morck. Turning over this old case he thinks he''s found a clue missed by his predecessors. It takes him on a journey, one that upsets his superiors, that troubles his colleagues, that causes him to break rules. But at the end of it a woman waits who has been missing five years . . .''Engrossing'' Sunday Express----------Popular Penguins perfectly designed

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Audiokniha: Když hrozí prozrazení korupce na dánském ministerstvu financí, je třeba zbavit se nepohodlných svědků. Jedním z nich je i patnáctiletý Marco, člen kodaňského gangu žebráků a zlodějů. Marco sám netouží po ničem jiném než získat dánské občanství a chodit do školy jako ostatní. Jenže jeho strýc Zola však vládne rodinnému klanu železnou rukou a chystá se ho zmrzačit pro lepší výdělek. Chlapci se sice podaří utéct, při tom však odhalí nebezpečné tajemství – a hra o život začíná. Kriminální komisař Carl Mørck se rozhodne záhadného mladíka, který má zjevně co říct k případu pohřešovaného vládního úředníka, zachránit. Spolu se svými kolegy Asadem a Rose pozvolna rozplétají nitky rozsáhlé korupční aféry. Pátý případ ODDĚLENÍ Q. Adler-Olsen (* 1950) Dánský spisovatel svou literární kariéru zahájil knihou Alfabethuset (Abecední dům, 1997), pak následovaly romány Og hun takkede guderne (A děkovala bohům, 2003) a Washingtonský dekret (2006; Host 2014). Později se začal věnovat tématům spojeným s rodnou zemí. Jeho kriminální série o kodaňském policejním oddělení Q dosud zahrnuje šest knih, vydaných česky v nakladatelství Host: Žena v kleci (2011), Zabijáci (2012), Vzkaz v láhvi (2012), Složka 64 (2013), Marco (2014) a Nesmírný (2015). Charakteristickým znakem autorova stylu i jednou z příčin obrovského mezinárodního úspěchu jeho knih je osobitý smysl pro humor, nadhled a ironie. Igor Bareš (* 1966) Studoval JAMU v Brně, přičemž občas hostoval v Divadle bratří Mrštíků. Později se stal postupně členem činohry Mahenova divadla a souboru Národního divadla v Brně. Od roku 2002 je na volné noze. Zahrál si též v množství televizních inscenací i seriálů: Četnické humoresky, Detektiv Martin Tomsa, Zdivočelá země, Krev zmizelého, Strážce duší, Hraběnky, Pojišťovna štěstí… Vedle herectví se věnuje i dabingu.

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Carl Mørck used to be one of Copenhagen’s best homicide detectives. Then a hail of bullets destroyed the lives of two fellow cops, and Carl—who didn’t draw his weapon—blames himself. So a promotion is the last thing he expects. But Department Q is a department of one, and Carl’s got only a stack of Copenhagen’s coldest cases for company. His colleagues snicker, but Carl may have the last laugh, because one file keeps nagging at him: a liberal politician vanished five years earlier and is presumed dead.But she isn’t dead … yet.Darkly humorous, propulsive, and atmospheric, The Keeper of Lost Causes introduces American readers to the mega-bestselling series fast becoming an international sensation.

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Patnáctiletý Marco netouží po ničem jiném než získat dánské občanství a chodit do školy jako každý jiný. Jeho strýc Zola však vládne rodinnému klanu železnou rukou a nutí Marca a ostatní děti žebrat a krást. Když ale Marco zjistí, že ho Zola pro vlastní prospěch hodlá zmrzačit, pokusí se o nemožné: uteče. Náhodou však při útěku odhalí nebezpečné rodinné tajemství — a hra o život začíná. Podaří se mu získat důkazy? Měl by se obrátit na policii? Prozatím netuší, že mu v patách není jen rodina, ale i někdo další. Kriminální komisař Carl Mørck se rozhodne záhadného mladíka, který má zjevně co říct k případu pohřešovaného vládního úředníka, zachránit. Carl se svými kolegy Asadem a Rose pozvolna rozplétají nitky rozsáhlé korupční aféry, která je vede ze světa bankovnictví přes ministerstvo zahraničí až do hloubi afrického pralesa. Nevzalo si oddělení Q tentokrát příliš velké sousto? Milovníci díla Jussiho Adlera-Olsena se mohou těšit na posílení týmu vyšetřovatelů o další zajímavou postavu…

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1987 Nete Rosen thought she'd put her traumatic youth behind her. Her caring foster parents and loving husband helped her start again. But then a man from her past reappears, who threatens to destroy her new life. She won't be drawn back into that nightmare - she won't be a victim again . . . 2010 Detective Carl Mørck from Copenhagen's cold case division is looking into the disappearance of Rita Nielsen, an escort agency owner. But as he investigates, he discovers that Rita is only one piece of the puzzle. It's not a one-off incident, but part of a disturbing pattern that's been hidden for over 20 years . . .

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Over three years ago, a civil servant vanished after returning from a work trip to Africa. Presumed dead, his family still want answers. It's up to Department Q, Denmark's cold cases department, to find out the truth. But what Detective Carl Morck doesn't know, is that the key to the investigation is right here in Copenhagen . . . Fifteen-year-old Marco Jameson is tough, smart and very suspicious of police. Sleeping rough and hiding in the shadows is his way of life. But what does he know worth killing for - and will the police find him before whoever he is running from?

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Part of the popular Washington Manual® handbook series, The Washington Manual® of Critical Care provides concise, high-yield content that reflects today’s fast-changing advances in the field. Edited by Drs. Marin H. Kollef, Vladimir N. Despotovic, Bryan D. Kraft, Rachel K. McDonald, and Nguyet Nguyen, and written by teams of Washington University residents and faculty, the fourth edition focuses on the essential information you need to know, using a brief, bulleted format, along with numerous figures, tables, algorithms, and images throughout. In one convenient, portable resource, you’ll find complete coverage of bedside diagnosis and management of the most frequently encountered illnesses and problems seen in the ICU—all at your fingertips for quick review and reference. Covers the treatment and management of shock, sepsis, acute episodes of COPD and asthma, myocardial infarctions, organ failure, and other conditions and disorders Provides quick-reference overviews of intubation and catheterization procedures, as well as of common drug side effects and drug-drug interactions Includes new chapters on Emergency Department as the Gateway to the ICU, Post-Cardiac Arrest Management, High Altitude Illness, COVID-19 and Other Viral Pneumonias, Informatics in the Intensive Care Unit, and more, as well as thorough updates throughout Features a wealth of comprehensive, up-to-date tables and algorithms that help guide efficient decision-making Shares the experience and knowledge of Washington University faculty physicians and experts in their fields from the Departments of Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Anesthesiology An ideal reference to meet the daily needs of practicing intensivists, residents, fellows, and critical care nurses The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by Wolters Kluwer Health under license from Washington University. Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2025! Focusing on must-know information in the broad spectrum of general surgery, The Washington Manual® of Surgery, 9th Edition, provides concise, high-yield content essential for surgical residents, attendings, medical students, and others who provide care for patients with surgical disease. Edited by Drs. Paul E. Wise and Jeffrey A. Blatnik, and written by teams of Washington University residents and faculty, this bestselling manual presents state-of-the-art, comprehensive information in a brief, outline format, along with numerous figures, tables, algorithms, and images throughout. In one convenient, portable resource, you’ll find practical coverage of all surgical subspecialties (thoracic, GI, colorectal, cardiac, vascular, breast, trauma, critical care, and more)—all at your fingertips for quick review and reference. Covers the latest advances in surgical technique, instrumentation, and standards of practice Presents information in a succinct, consistent, outline format that conveys the most important diagnostic and management information for a given topic Includes clinical algorithms of disease work-up, diagnosis, and management, as well as completely revised review questions in every chapter Includes key operative steps succinctly enumerated for relevant procedures Features new podcasts created for the eBook created by authors to reinforce chapter content Provides up-to-date references for readers who would like additional information on a particular topic Key Reference boxes provide deeper understanding of impactful trials and publications Written by faculty and residents from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, one of the world’s top surgical training programs ​ The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by Wolters Kluwer Health under license from Washington University. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Podcasts reinforce important concepts from chapters.

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Focusing on the essential information you need to know for successful patient care, The Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics, 37th Edition, provides concise, high-yield content that reflects today’s fast-changing advances in medical technology and therapeutics. Written by Washington University chief residents who are assisted by faculty co-authors, it presents brief, logical approaches to diagnosis and management of commonly encountered medical conditions, including new therapies that improve patient outcomes. Discover why housestaff and faculty worldwide depend on this best-selling resource for day-to-day clinical practice in internal medicine. Provides complete coverage of every area of medicine and the core subspecialties—all at your fingertips for quick review and reference Features a newly concise, more colorful presentation with easy-to-follow guidelines, tables, diagrams, dosing, and treatment information Includes more infographics and algorithms for fast visual guidance Addresses everyday challenges faced by residents, interns, medical students, and other practitioners Edited by Internal Medicine Chief Residents from the Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by WoltersKluwer Health under license from Washington University. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Continuing in the rich tradition of this popular handbook series, The Washington Manual® of Hematopathology provides concise, high-yield content that reflects todayÂ’s fast-changing advances in the field. Edited by Drs. Brooj Abro, John L. Frater, Louis P. Dehner, John D. Pfeifer, and Anjum Hassan, this all-new volume focuses on the essential information you need to know, using a concise format, along with numerous figures, tables, algorithms, and images throughout. In one convenient, portable resource, youÂ’ll find complete coverage of hematopathology—both benign and malignant entities—all at your fingertips for quick review and reference. Integrates updates from the latest WHO Classification (5th Edition) and the International Consensus Classification (ICC), highlighting key differences between the 2 classification systems when applicable Presents information in a succinct, consistent, outline format that conveys the most important information on hematological disease entities that are encountered in daily practice Provides high-yield content, covering key clinical and pathological features for both neoplastic and non-neoplastic entities involving lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen and other organ systems, with access to more than 500 high-quality images online Includes an overview of normal anatomy (including the evaluation of bone marrow and lymph node biopsies), histopathology of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic entities, and separate chapters on ancillary techniques such as flow cytometry, cytogenetics and sequencing technologies An ideal reference to meet the daily needs of practicing pathologists, pathologists-in-training, and hematology/oncology physicians and health care providers—and an excellent companion volume to The Washington Manual® of Surgical Pathology  The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by Wolters Kluwer Health under license from Washington University.  Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Â

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Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual Hematology and Oncology Subspecialty Consult, 5th Edition, provides quick access to the essential information needed to evaluate a patient on a hematology-oncology subspecialty consult service. Edited by Drs. Brian A. Van Tine and Meagan A. Jacoby, this best-selling manual offers state-of-the-art content, including coverage of new therapies such as CAR T-cell therapy, new anti-cancer drugs, and new biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Ideal for fellows, residents, and medical students rotating on hematology and oncology subspecialty services, the manual is also useful as a first-line resource for advanced practice providers, general internal medicine physicians, Hem/ONC fellows, and other primary care providers. Thoroughly revised to include new therapies such as PD-1 inhibitors for Hodgkin lymphoma, CAR T-cell therapy in NHL and multiple myeloma, gene therapy for sickle cell disease, CAR T-cell therapies and management of CRS and neurotoxicity, and more It presents clinically oriented information like symptoms, signs, and problems in a quick-reference, bulleted list format for easy, everyday reference Shares the knowledge and experience of a new co-editor of the Hematology section, Dr. Meagan Jacoby Provides updated references for additional information on key topics Written by fellows and faculty from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by WoltersKluwer Health under license from Washington University. Enrich your eBook reading experienceRead directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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A conspiracy that could tear the world apartWhen archaeologist Nick Randall uncovers a hidden relic tied to the Founding Fathers, he becomes the target of a mercenary determined to plunge the West into chaos. To stop him, he must unravel the truth behind the Washington Prophecy. History holds the key... but only if he survives long enough to find it.

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From original Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler comes a tale of sex, drugs, excess, hairspray and and intense 20-year struggle with addiction. Guns N' Roses is one of the world’s most successful rock bands, with estimated sales of 90 million albums worldwide. Steven Adler is the original drummer, with an infamous past of sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll that led to his removal from the band.And here, for the first time, Steven Adler tells it all. In My Appetite for Destruction, he reveals with wit and candour his personal struggles with drug addiction, including the financial ruin he faced after being kicked out of Guns N’ Roses and the health problems that almost claimed his life several times – two heart attacks, a suicide attempt, and a debilitating stroke, as well as an epic 20-year addiction to crack and heroin. Now clean and sober, Steven sets the record straight on his life and his time with Guns N' Roses, during the rise and collapse of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

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Washington, D.C. Then and Now presents a fascinating portrait of the evolution and history of America''s capital city, from the dawn of photography in the mid-nineteenth century through to the present day.Come on a visually stunning journey into the past, learning about the historic sites, and stories, that have built the nation’s capital. Pairing vintage black-and-white photographs with splendid color shots taken from the same vantage points today, Washington, D.C. Then and Now is the perfect gift for any local historian, tourist or armchair traveller.Including must-see destinations in the capital city such as Pennsylvania Avenue, the Capitol Building, US Patent Office, Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument. Discover D.C.’s lesser known sites such as the rich history of the Shepherd Mansion, the C&O Canal, Georgetown University, and Blagden Alley. Uncover more about the great presidents, as well as figures lost to time such as the "the most obstinate man” George Washington had ever met at the Van Ness Mansion, the first woman to be executed by the federal government in the Mary Surratt Boarding House and even President Taft’s beloved cow Pauline Wayne who would graze outside the State, War and Navy Building.Washington, D.C. continues to be at the center stage of the American story, and now so can you.

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The missing manual on how to apply Lean Startup to build products that customers love The Lean Product Playbook is a practical guide to building products that customers love. Whether you work at a startup or a large, established company, we all know that building great products is hard. Most new products fail.

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A dramatic expansion of a groundbreaking work of journalism, The 1619 Project: A New American Origin Story offers a profoundly revealing vision of the American past and present.ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Esquire, Marie Claire, Electric Lit, Ms. magazine, Kirkus Reviews, BooklistIn late August 1619, a ship arrived in the British colony of Virginia bearing a cargo of twenty to thirty enslaved people from Africa. Their arrival led to the barbaric and unprecedented system of American chattel slavery that would last for the next 250 years. This is sometimes referred to as the country's original sin, but it is more than that: It is the source of so much that still defines the United States.The New York Times Magazine's award-winning "1619 Project" issue reframed our understanding of American history by placing slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of our national narrative. This new book substantially expands on that work, weaving together eighteen essays that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America with thirty-six poems and works of fiction that illuminate key moments of oppression, struggle, and resistance. The essays show how the inheritance of 1619 reaches into every part of contemporary American society, from politics, music, diet, traffic, and citizenship to capitalism, religion, and our democracy itself.This is a book that speaks directly to our current moment, contextualizing the systems of race and caste within which we operate today. It reveals long-glossed-over truths around our nation's founding and construction-and the way that the legacy of slavery did not end with emancipation, but continues to shape contemporary American life.Featuring contributions from: Leslie Alexander Michelle Alexander Carol Anderson Joshua Bennett Reginald Dwayne Betts Jamelle Bouie Anthea Butler Matthew Desmond Rita Dove Camille Dungy Cornelius Eady Eve L. Ewing Nikky Finney Vievee Francis Yaa Gyasi Forrest Hamer Terrance Hayes Kimberly Annece Henderson Jeneen Interlandi Honoree Fanonne Jeffers Barry Jenkins Tyehimba Jess Martha S. Jones Robert Jones, Jr. A. Van Jordan Ibram X. Kendi Eddie Kendricks Yusef Komunyakaa Kevin Kruse Kiese Laymon Trymaine Lee Jasmine Mans Terry McMillan Tiya Miles Wesley Morris Khalil Gibran Muhammad Lynn Nottage ZZ Packer Gregory Pardlo Darryl Pinckney Claudia Rankine Jason Reynolds Dorothy Roberts Sonia Sanchez Tim Seibles Evie Shockley Clint Smith Danez Smith Patricia Smith Tracy K. Smith Bryan Stevenson Nafissa Thompson-Spires Natasha Trethewey Linda Villarosa Jesmyn Ward

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''My perfect ten of a book.'' EMILY HENRY*The instant New York Times bestseller!*She''s got his back. He''s got her heart. They''ve got a secret. What could possibly go wrong?Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindergarten teacher than somebody who could kill you with her bare hands. But the truth is, she''s an elite bodyguard and she''s just been hired to protect a superstar actor from his stalker.Jack Stapleton''s a Hollywood heartthrob - captured by paparazzi on beaches the world over, rising out of the waves in clingy board shorts and glistening like a Roman deity.When Jack''s mom gets sick, he comes home to the family''s Texas ranch to help out. Only one catch: He doesn''t want his family to know about his stalker. Or the bodyguard thing. And so Hannah - against her will and her better judgment - finds herself pretending to be Jack''s girlfriend as a cover.Protecting Jack should be easy. But protecting her own heart? That''s the hardest thing she''s ever done...READERS LOVE THE BODYGUARD⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Like a virtual hug, totally feel-good and charming''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''I just love the cinnamon roll heroes. Jack was the sweetest and I love him so much.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''You can compare her to Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover! YES!! This book was that good!!!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''OMG!!! I loved this book...I laughed out loud so often''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Engaging, heartbreaking, romantic and genuinely funny''*An instant New York Times bestseller!*A USA Today bestseller!*An Amazon Editors'' Pick for Best Books of the Year 2022 - Romance Category!*Named one of the funniest romance novels of the year in the Washington Post!*Nominated for Goodreads'' Best Books of the Year 2022!*Nominated for 2022 Book of the Year at Book of the Month Club!

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The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network*Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee: Best Historical Fiction 2022*In the snowbound city of Kiev, aspiring historian Mila Pavlichenko’s life revolves around her young son – until Hitler’s invasion of Russia changes everything. Suddenly, she and her friends must take up arms to save their country from the Fuhrer’s destruction.Handed a rifle, Mila discovers a gift – and months of blood, sweat and tears turn the young woman into a deadly sniper: the most lethal hunter of Nazis.Yet success is bittersweet. Mila is torn from the battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America while the war still rages. There, she finds an unexpected ally in First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and an unexpected promise of a different future.But when an old enemy from Mila’s past joins forces with a terrifying new foe, she finds herself in the deadliest duel of her life.The Diamond Eye is a haunting novel of heroism born of desperation, of a mother who became a soldier, of a woman who found her place in the world and changed the course of history forever.Praise for The Diamond Eye‘The Diamond Eye – combat novel, wartime love story, assassination thriller – sets up and pulls off a double-barrelled surprise-ending worthy of its larger-than-life inspiration’ The Wall Street Journal‘Mila’s was an incredible life and Quinn does it justice in this fast-paced novel’ The Times‘This timely and earth-shattering tale of heroism will leave you breathless’ Woman’s Own‘Kate Quinn’s skill is in developing characters and relationships, adding tension, suspense and smart plotting’ Choice‘Equal parts historical fiction and riveting thriller, Quinn’s latest novel celebrating heroic women is a highly cinematic action novel’ The Washington Post

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The International Bestseller ''A love story to the mountains in the mist, the pulsating northern lights and the red deer at dawn. And to independence'' – The Washington Post''A Thoreauvian account of solitary life in the Scottish Highlands . . . delightful'' – Kirkus Reviews''Ken Smith’s advice for staying alive in inclement conditions could equally be applied to achieving hard-won dreams'' – Geographical''Ken Smith comes across as a thoughtful, resourceful and above all humane man . . . inspiring'' – BBC Countryfile Magazine*****Could you leave behind the bustle of modern society and spend your days immersed in nature? In The Way of the Hermit, seventy-four-year-old Ken Smith recounts a life he has chosen to spend alone with the wilderness.Ken Smith has spent the past four decades in the Scottish Highlands. He lives alone, with no electricity or running water. His home is a log cabin nestled near Loch Treig, known as ''the lonely loch'', where he lives off the land: he fishes for his supper, chops his own wood, and even brews his own tipple. He is, in the truest sense of the word, a hermit.For the first time, Ken shares the story of his life. From his working-class origins in Derbyshire, to the formative years he spent travelling in the Yukon and finally how he came to be the Hermit of Loch Treig. Looking back through decades of diary entries, Ken reflects upon the reasons he turned his back on society, the vulnerability of old age and the awe and wonder of a life lived in nature. The Way of the Hermit is a humorous, transcendent and life-affirming memoir.

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''Gripping'' Sunday Express''Action-packed'' New York Daily News''Another monster hit by a giant of a writer'' The Daily Express''The Lost World moves at a spanking pace. . . recommended as first-rate entertainment'' The Spectator_____________________The bestselling sequel to Jurassic ParkSomething has survived.Six years have passed since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park. In the years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end, the island has been indefinitely closed to the public, its park dismantled, the dinosaurs themselves destroyed.Or so it was thought.But something has survived. And when a team led by maverick scientist Ian Malcolm enters the mysterious ''Site B'' to investigate, they are determined that this, at last, will be the end of the dinosaurs..._____________________More praise for The Lost World''Harrowing thrills. . . fast-paced and engaging'' People''Fast and gripping'' The Washington Post''A very scary read'' Entertainment Weekly''An edge-of-the-seat tale'' St. Petersburg Times

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A New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Editors'' ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir''Hilarious and harrowing, and hard to put down'' Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking''Might be a career-destroying book... highly enjoyable'' Daily Telegraph''A spin doctor to the rich and corrupt spills his secrets... starts with the crack of a Jack Reacher thriller'' The New York TimesThe man who used to pull the strings of the global media is now pulling back the curtain: a bridge-burning, riotous confession by a top PR operative who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media.After nearly two decades in the PR business, Phil Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that''s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he''s been up to for the past twenty years - and it isn''t pretty.From helping win the Qatar World Cup bid, to a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator''s son, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator''s wife a glowing profile in Vogue at the same time the Arab Spring broke out, Elwood reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and cover for politicians, dictators and spies.But as Phil moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all - and his role in it - until he received a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Phil his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, he has decided to tell the full truth about who is the worst human._____''A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It''s going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year.'' Politico''Phil Elwood has written a book about his Washington life that''s part therapy, part cautionary tale ? and quite funny . . . What makes Elwood''s story stand out from the typical Washington read is that his personal demons are so intertwined with his professional choices . . . Elwood''s prose is zippy, even Sorkin-esque, and he relishes dark humor.'' The Washington Post''If Hunter S. Thompson billed clients by the hour, it would look like All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood. The pacing and storytelling propel the book''s epic sweep across the darkside of DC and global hotspots. Even the most experienced in PR will learn things they did not know, and Elwood''s gripping personal story is an unexpected and wild ride.'' Bill McCarren, former Executive Director, National Press Club''A lively, often hilarious, blood-chilling tale.'' Sam Kashner, Air Mail''A redemption story about becoming a better human, a story Elwood tells with vulnerability, heart, and brutal honesty.'' James Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington''An exhilarating ride through the underbelly of global power structures.'' Ben Smith, author of Traffic and editor in chief of Semafor''I raced through this book and was gripped by every page.'' Sophie Heawood

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A recommended "bird-related book to give this season" by The Washington PostFrom our own backyards to the rim of the Arctic ice, countless birds have adapted to meet the challenges of the winter season. This is their remarkable story, told by award-winning birder and acclaimed writer Pete Dunne, accompanied by illustrations from renowned artist and birder David Sibley.Despite the seasonal life-sapping cold, birds have evolved strategies that meet winter’s vicissitudes head on, driven by the imperative to make it to spring and pass down their genes to the next generation. The drama of winter and the resilience and adaptability of birds witnessed in the harsher months of the calendar is both fascinating and astonishing.In The Courage of Birds, Pete Dunne—winner of the American Birding Association’s Roger Tory Peterson Award for lifetime achievement in promoting the cause of birding—chronicles the behavior of the birds of North America. He expertly explores widespread adaptations, such as feathers that protect against the cold, and unpacks the unique migration patterns and survival strategies of individual species. Dunne also addresses the impact of changing climatic conditions on avian longevity and recounts personal anecdotes that soar with a naturalist’s gimlet eye.Filled with unforgettable facts, wit, and moving observations on the natural world, Dunne’s book is for everyone; from the serious birder who tracks migration patterns, to the casual birder who logs daily reports on eBird, to the backyard observer who throws a handful of seed out for the Northern Cardinals and wonders how the birds magically appear in the garden when temperatures begin to fall.Praise for Pete Dunne“Dunne’s prose is lyrical, sensitive, and full of feeling.”—Ted Floyd, editor, Birding “Pete is arguably North America’s best and best-known birder—and he’s also a terrific writer.”—Scott Shalaway, author and former syndicated nature columnistPraise for David Sibley“There are 47 million birdwatchers. But there is only one David Sibley. . . . He is a boon to both the birding world and the art world.”—The National Audubon Society“[His] exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life.”—Birdwatching

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Behold the most comprehensive book about Superman ever produced! From Krypton and Smallville to Metropolis and beyond, explore over eighty-five years of Superman’s history in radio, TV, film, animation, computer games, PSAs, advertising, merchandise and, of course, comics. This ultimate official book features a wealth of unpublished artwork, exclusive interviews, unique bonus inserts, and little-known facts detailing the long and extraordinary history of the world’s first, and greatest, costumed superhero.Since his 1938 debut in the pages of Action Comics #1, Superman was the very first superhero, and he has become an international icon and a cultural cornerstone, instantly recognizable to audiences everywhere. Following Kal-El from his escape from the dying planet Krypton through his humble beginnings in Kansas to his work as a part-time journalist and full-time superhero in Metropolis, this deluxe edition explores Superman across comics, TV, animation, film, video games, and beyond, creating a compelling portrait of one of the most recognizable characters in the history of popular fiction. Covering the complete history of Superman in vivid detail, this massive tome features exclusive commentary from the key creatives who have been instrumental in building Superman’s iconic legacy. Filled with exclusive insert items and extremely rare replicas, Superman: The Definitive History is the ultimate exploration of the template for all superheroes and his incredible and enduring impact on pop culture. COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY: Flip through over 400 pages detailing every adventure and incarnation of Superman across comics, TV, animation, movies, videogames, and beyond. ALL-STAR CONTRIBUTORS: Read essential interviews and insights from those who have shaped the Man of Steel’s journey and cultural impact, including filmmakers, actors, writers, illustrators, and many more. CAST OF THOUSANDS: Fully explores the entire Superman family including Superboy, Power Girl/Supergirl, the Legion of Super-Pets (Krypto, Streaky, Beppo, Comet, and Fuzzy the Krypto Mouse), Bizarro, and all the Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen comics. Plus, all the key villains: Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Darkseid, Doomsday, General Zod, etc. EXCLUSIVE BONUS INSERTS: Filled with pull-out cards, posters, mini-books, and other interactive ephemera that bring the history of Metropolis’s protector to life. NEVER BEFORE SEEN IMAGES: Revel in exclusive, unseen treasures from the 85-year history of Superman taken directly from DC’s and Warner Bros.’ archives. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Batman: The Definitive History of the Dark Knight in Comics, Film, and Beyond, Batman: The Animated Series, DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman, and DC Comics Variant Covers: The Complete Visual History also available from Insight Editions.

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A New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Editors'' ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir''Hilarious and harrowing, and hard to put down'' Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking''Might be a career-destroying book... highly enjoyable'' Daily Telegraph''A spin doctor to the rich and corrupt spills his secrets... starts with the crack of a Jack Reacher thriller'' The New York TimesThe man who used to pull the strings of the global media is now pulling back the curtain: a bridge-burning, riotous confession by a top PR operative who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media.After nearly two decades in the PR business, Phil Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that''s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he''s been up to for the past twenty years - and it isn''t pretty.From helping win the Qatar World Cup bid, to a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator''s son, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator''s wife a glowing profile in Vogue at the same time the Arab Spring broke out, Elwood reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and cover for politicians, dictators and spies.But as Phil moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all - and his role in it - until he received a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Phil his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, he has decided to tell the full truth about who is the worst human._____''A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It''s going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year.'' Politico''Phil Elwood has written a book about his Washington life that''s part therapy, part cautionary tale ? and quite funny . . . What makes Elwood''s story stand out from the typical Washington read is that his personal demons are so intertwined with his professional choices . . . Elwood''s prose is zippy, even Sorkin-esque, and he relishes dark humor.'' The Washington Post''If Hunter S. Thompson billed clients by the hour, it would look like All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood. The pacing and storytelling propel the book''s epic sweep across the darkside of DC and global hotspots. Even the most experienced in PR will learn things they did not know, and Elwood''s gripping personal story is an unexpected and wild ride.'' Bill McCarren, former Executive Director, National Press Club''A lively, often hilarious, blood-chilling tale.'' Sam Kashner, Air Mail''A redemption story about becoming a better human, a story Elwood tells with vulnerability, heart, and brutal honesty.'' James Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington''An exhilarating ride through the underbelly of global power structures.'' Ben Smith, author of Traffic and editor in chief of Semafor''I raced through this book and was gripped by every page.'' Sophie Heawood

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''Clever, dark, and hopeful . . . a love letter to reading and the power childhood stories have over us long after we''ve grown up'' V.E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue''A dreamy, inventive novel about how books can not only change lives but save them too'' Sarah Addison Allen, author of Other Birds One of the Washington Post''s top ten feel-good novels of the year: a perfect gift for book lovers everywhere! During her lonely childhood, Lucy Hart found solace in Jack Masterson''s Clock Island books. Now a teacher''s aide, she shares her love of reading with Christopher, a former student she''d give anything to adopt - if only she could afford it.Just when Lucy is about to give up, the famously reclusive writer announces that he''s finally written a new book, and he''s holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island to win the only copy.Winning the most sought-after book in the world could change Lucy and Christopher''s lives. But with wily opponents, the books'' distractingly handsome illustrator, and Jack Masterson himself to contend with, that won''t be as easy as she wishes . . . Readers LOVE The Wishing Game! ''Do yourself a favor and read this immediately! It will make your heart so happy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It''s books like this that remind me why I fell in love with reading in the first place'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''One of the best books I''ve ever read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Beautiful, heartbreaking, magical, and hope-instilling'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''No words to describe this fantastic book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Imaginative, moving and so life-affirming!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''What storytelling should be all about'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''My cheeks hurt from smiling by the end'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love The Wishing Game? Discover Meg Shaffer''s gorgeously moving The Lost Story, available to pre-order now!

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NOW A MAJOR TV SHOW, FROM THE NETWORK BEHIND THE WALKING DEAD----------------''Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches series is a surfeit of macabre delights, summoning up lush decadence, gothic secrets, and a little brimstone.''Holly Black, Sunday Times bestselling author of Book of Night''Rice''s sprawling, supernatural family saga cements her in perpetuity as a titan of the gothic genre. Daring, dark, and lovely.''S.T. Gibson, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dowry of Blood''A sensual, genre-defining thriller from the queen of gothic horror.''Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire''Anne Rice did what so few writers do, and created something truly original.''Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling author of Sword Catcher__________Rowan Mayfair is special.A brilliant neurosurgeon with a hidden legacy, she’s unaware that she’s a descendent of an ancient witch bloodline.Michael Curry was dead.When a drowned body washes up on the coast of California, Rowan finds him one day and brings him back to life.Now, he lives with a mysterious and terrifying new power.Drawn together by a fierce and irresistible bond, they must dive into the secrets that surround them both.And when dark truths are uncovered, the witching hour begins.A hypnotic novel of witchcraft and the occult across four centuries, by the spellbinding, bestselling author of The Vampire Chronicles.__________''A curious amalgam of gothic, glamour fiction, alternate history, and high soap opera.''The Washington Post Book World''[W]hen I found Rice''s work I absolutely loved how she took that genre and (...) made [it] feel so contemporary and relevant.'' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes''[Rice wrote] in the great tradition of the gothic''Ramsey Campbell, bestselling author of The Hungry Moon----------------READERS ABSOLUTELY THE WITCHING HOUR . . .***** ''Can''t get enough!''***** ''Chilled me to the bone from the very beginning''***** ''Dark. Enthralling. Powerful.''***** ''After the first few pages, I couldn''t put it down.''***** ''Her writing is so good.''***** ''I absolutely loved this book''***** '' These books are a wonderful world to enter''***** ''I am so hooked on this book''***** ''Haunting, elegant and twisted.''

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“Some fiction is both story and testimonial—a bearing witness to lessons that must not be forgotten. Haunting and elegiac, The Stone Home is fearless in its clear-eyed recounting.” — The Washington PostA hauntingly poetic family drama and coming-of-age story that reveals a dark corner of South Korean history through the eyes of a small community living in a reformatory center—a stunning work of great emotional power from the critically acclaimed author of If You Leave Me.In 2011, Eunju Oh opens her door to greet a stranger: a young Korean American woman holding a familiar-looking knife—a knife Eunju hasn’t seen in thirty years, and that connects her to a place she’d desperately hoped to leave behind forever.In South Korea in the 1980s, young Eunju and her mother are homeless on the street. After being captured by the police, they’re sent to live within the walls of a state-sanctioned reformatory center that claims to rehabilitate the nation’s citizens but hides a darker, more violent reality. While Eunju and her mother form a tight-knit community with the other women in the kitchen, two teenage brothers, Sangchul and Youngchul, are compelled to labor in the workshops and make increasingly desperate decisions—and all are forced down a path of survival, the repercussions of which will echo for decades to come.Inspired by real events, told through alternating timelines and two intimate perspectives, The Stone Home is a deeply affecting story of a mother and daughter’s love and a pair of brothers whose bond is put to an unfathomably difficult test. Capturing a shameful period of history with breathtaking restraint and tenderness, Crystal Hana Kim weaves a lyrical exploration of the legacy of violence and the complicated psychology of power, while showcasing the extraordinary acts of devotion and friendship that can arise in the darkness.

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“In Robert Weintraub’s exhaustive biography, The Divine Miss Marble, he transports the reader into Marble’s vibrant world. It’s a dreamy, indomitable life worth reading about as today’s tennis tries to return to form.”—The Washington Post“An intriguing book about a fascinating woman . . . Highly recommended.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Delightful and engrossing, this is a must for tennis fans.”—Publishers WeeklyThe story of 1930s tennis icon Alice Marble, and her life of sports, celebrity, and incredible mystery  Who was Alice Marble?  In her public life, she was the biggest tennis star of the pre-war era, a household name like Joe DiMaggio and Joe Louis. She was famous for overcoming serious illness to win the biggest tournaments, including Wimbledon. She was also a fashion designer and trendsetter, a contributor to a pioneering new comic called Wonder Woman—and friend to the biggest names in Hollywood and society, like Carole Lombard and Clark Gable, William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies, and members of families named Bloomingdale, Loew, and du Pont. She helped integrate tennis with her support of Althea Gibson, and even coached two young women who became stars in their own right: Billie Jean King and Sally Ride.  Yet her private life provoked constant speculation while she was alive, and her own memoirs added layers of legend upon stories. According to Alice, she married a man who was killed in the skies over Europe during World War II. But who was the man she loved, and had he even existed? She was widely known for her patriotism during World War II. Had she really nearly given her life for her country as a spy, shot during a wild car chase fleeing foreign espionage agents?  In The Divine Miss Marble, bestselling author Robert Weintraub traveled the country to uncover her fascinating story. And the more he learned about her, the more her mysteries and contradictions deepened. Alice was a powerful woman who knew her worth, demanding equal pay to men decades earlier than other female athletes; yet she was held in sway by a domineering, highly successful coach with whom she had a volatile relationship. She was renowned for her California style, and had a brilliant mind and the guts to overcome a lifetime of physical trauma.  For the first time here, we come closer than ever before to the truths of this unforgettable life, and somehow it’s a story even more extraordinary than everything we already know about the divine Alice Marble.

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''Kay is a genius. I''ve read him all my life and am always inspired by his work'' BRANDON SANDERSONA sweeping new novel of love and war that brilliantly evokes the drama and turbulence of medieval France from the internationally bestselling author of Tigana, All the Seas of the World, and A Brightness Long Ago. Thierry Villar is a well-known - even notorious - tavern poet, intimately familiar with the rogues and shadows of that world, but not at all with courts and power. He is an unlikely person, despite his quickness, to be swept into the deadly contests of ambitious royals, assassins, and invading armies.But he is indeed drawn into all these things on a savagely cold night in his beloved city of Orane. And so Thierry must use all the intelligence and charm he can muster as power struggles merge with a decades-long war to bring his country to the brink of destruction.As he does, he meets his poetic equal in an aristocratic woman and is drawn to more than one unsettling person with a connection to the world beyond this one. He also crosses paths with an extraordinary young woman driven by voices within to try to heal the ailing king - and help his forces in war. A wide and varied set of people from all walks of life take their places in the rich tapestry of this story.Both sweeping and intimate, Written on the Dark is an elegant tour de force about power and ambition playing out amid the equally intense human need for art and beauty, and memories to be left behind.⭐PRAISE FOR GUY GAVRIEL KAY''S NOVELS⭐''Tragic, stirring, romantic, meticulous, comic, rueful, worldly-wise, and written in the intimate, deceptively nonchalant voice of a storyteller offering up his great gift'' MICHAEL CHABON''Kay is a genius. I''ve read him all my life and am always inspired by his work'' BRANDON SANDERSON''A wonderful talent. He tells stories in an invented world that is so rich in historical echoes that I found myself smiling with pleasure as I heard the echoes, while engrossed in the story. Warmly recommended'' EDWARD RUTHERFORD''History and fantasy rarely come together as gracefully or readably as they do in the novels of Guy Gavriel Kay'' THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD''By making the familiar ever so slightly strange, Guy Gavriel Kay breathes new life into historical fantasy. Beautifully faceted, jewel-like scenes carry us beyond the doublets and daggers to create an emotionally charged, high-stakes world of love and hate, threat and reward'' DAILY MAIL''An immersive reading experience; readers will taste the dust in their mouths, see the high seas from the deck of a merchant ship, feel the bustle of the city market. What results is necessary sustenance for the starving reader. A masterpiece from a master of the craft'' BOOKLIST''Gorgeous, generous, humane and deeply aware of the intricacies of human desire and attachment, All the Seas of the World is another masterpiece from Kay'' JAMES BRADLEY''I came away from it with spirits lifted and a smile on my face, whilst feeling a wistful sense of regret that the reading experience was over. You can''t ask more from a book than that'' PARSEC

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER • A dramatic expansion of a groundbreaking work of journalism, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story offers a profoundly revealing vision of the American past and present.“[A] groundbreaking compendium . . . bracing and urgent . . . This collection is an extraordinary update to an ongoing project of vital truth-telling.”—Esquire NOW AN EMMY-NOMINATED HULU ORIGINAL DOCUSERIES • FINALIST FOR THE KIRKUS PRIZE • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Esquire, Marie Claire, Electric Lit, Ms. magazine, Kirkus Reviews, BooklistIn late August 1619, a ship arrived in the British colony of Virginia bearing a cargo of twenty to thirty enslaved people from Africa. Their arrival led to the barbaric and unprecedented system of American chattel slavery that would last for the next 250 years. This is sometimes referred to as the country’s original sin, but it is more than that: It is the source of so much that still defines the United States.The New York Times Magazine’s award-winning 1619 Project issue reframed our understanding of American history by placing slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of our national narrative. This book substantially expands on that work, weaving together eighteen essays that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America with thirty-six poems and works of fiction that illuminate key moments of oppression, struggle, and resistance. The essays show how the inheritance of 1619 reaches into every part of contemporary American society, from politics, music, diet, traffic, and citizenship to capitalism, religion, and our democracy itself.This book that speaks directly to our current moment, contextualizing the systems of race and caste within which we operate today. It reveals long-glossed-over truths around our nation’s founding and construction—and the way that the legacy of slavery did not end with emancipation, but continues to shape contemporary American life.Featuring contributions from: Leslie Alexander • Michelle Alexander • Carol Anderson • Joshua Bennett • Reginald Dwayne Betts • Jamelle Bouie • Anthea Butler • Matthew Desmond • Rita Dove • Camille T. Dungy • Cornelius Eady • Eve L. Ewing • Nikky Finney • Vievee Francis • Yaa Gyasi • Forrest Hamer • Terrance Hayes • Kimberly Annece Henderson • Jeneen Interlandi • Honorée Fanonne Jeffers • Barry Jenkins • Tyehimba Jess • Martha S. Jones • Robert Jones, Jr. • A. Van Jordan • Ibram X. Kendi • Eddie Kendricks • Yusef Komunyakaa • Kevin M. Kruse • Kiese Laymon • Trymaine Lee • Jasmine Mans • Terry McMillan • Tiya Miles • Wesley Morris • Khalil Gibran Muhammad • Lynn Nottage • ZZ Packer • Gregory Pardlo • Darryl Pinckney • Claudia Rankine • Jason Reynolds • Dorothy Roberts • Sonia Sanchez • Tim Seibles • Evie Shockley • Clint Smith • Danez Smith • Patricia Smith • Tracy K. Smith • Bryan Stevenson • Nafissa Thompson-Spires • Natasha Trethewey • Linda Villarosa • Jesmyn Ward

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It began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington DC, on 17 June 1972. Bob Woodward, a journalist for the Washington Post, was called into the office on a Saturday morning to cover the story. Carl Bernstein, a political reporter on the Post, was also assigned. They soon learned this was no ordinary burglary. Following lead after lead, Woodward and Bernstein picked up a trail of money, conspiracy and high-level pressure that ultimately led to the doors of the Oval Office. Men very close to the President were implicated, and then Richard Nixon himself. Over a period of months, Woodward met secretly with Deep Throat, for decades the most famous anonymous source in the history of journalism. As he and Bernstein pieced the jigsaw together, they produced a series of explosive stories that would not only win the Post a Pulitzer Prize, they would bring about the President's scandalous downfall. ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN documents this amazing story. Taut, gripping and fascinating, it is a classic of its kind -- the true story of the events that changed the American presidency.

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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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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A BARACK OBAMA SUMMER PICKA rollicking, revelatory look at the tumult of the early 1990s and the rise of a new, more berserk America that birthed the Donald Trump Era‘When the Clock Broke is leagues more insightful on the subject of Trump’s ascent than most writing that purports to address the issue directly’ Washington Post‘A fascinating, provocative challenge to our age – passionate, unexpected, illuminating’ Rory StewartWith the Soviet Union extinct, Saddam Hussein defeated and US power at its zenith, the early 1990s promised a ‘kinder, gentler America’. It didn’t work out that way. Instead, it was a period of punishing economic hardship, rising anger and domestic strife, setting the tone for the polarization and resurgent extremism we know today.In this original and often hilarious book, John Ganz narrates the fall of the Reagan order and the rise of a new kind of paranoid politics: how a group of con men and conspiracists declared a culture war on liberal elites, rejected ‘globalism’ and called for a ‘populist basedpresidency’. Trumpism was struggling to be born.A rollicking exposé of the end of the post-World War II order, this book shows the advent of a new, more berserk America.‘Terrific . . . When the Clock Broke is one of those rarest of books: unflaggingly entertaining while never losing sight of its moral core’ New York TimesOne of the Washington Post’s 10 Best Books of 2024One of the New York Times’ 100 Notable Books of 2024Longlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award 2024

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The inspiration for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem!Over 1 million copies of the Three-Body Problem series sold in North AmericaPRAISE FOR THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM SERIES: “A mind-bending epic.”—The New York Times • “War of the Worlds for the 21st century.”—The Wall Street Journal • “Fascinating.”—TIME • “Extraordinary.”—The New Yorker • “Wildly imaginative.”—Barack Obama • “Provocative.”—Slate • “A breakthrough book.”—George R. R. Martin • “Impossible to put down.”—GQ • “Absolutely mind-unfolding.”—NPR • “You should be reading Liu Cixin.”—The Washington PostThe New York Times bestselling conclusion to the groundbreaking, Hugo Award-winning series from China''s most beloved science fiction author, Cixin Liu.Half a century after the Doomsday Battle, the uneasy balance of Dark Forest Deterrence keeps the Trisolaran invaders at bay. Earth enjoys unprecedented prosperity due to the infusion of Trisolaran knowledge. With human science advancing daily and the Trisolarans adopting Earth culture, it seems that the two civilizations will soon be able to co-exist peacefully as equals without the terrible threat of mutually assured annihilation. But the peace has also made humanity complacent.Cheng Xin, an aerospace engineer from the early twenty-first century, awakens from hibernation in this new age. She brings with her knowledge of a long-forgotten program dating from the beginning of the Trisolar Crisis, and her very presence may upset the delicate balance between two worlds. Will humanity reach for the stars or die in its cradle?The Three-Body Problem SeriesThe Three-Body ProblemThe Dark ForestDeath''s EndOther Books by Cixin LiuBall Lightning Supernova EraTo Hold Up the SkyThe Wandering EarthA View from the Stars

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One of The Boston Globe's Best Mysteries of the Year"A thought-provoking political thriller, a dark story for dark times." - The Washington PostWith The Middleman, the perfect thriller for our tumultuous, uneasy time, Olen Steinhauer, the New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, including The Tourist and The Cairo Affair, delivers a compelling portrait of a nation on the edge of revolution, and the deepest motives of the men and women on the opposite sides of the divide. One day in the early summer of 2017, about four hundred people disappear from their lives. They leave behind cell phones, credit cards, jobs, houses, families--everything--all on the same day. Where have they gone? Why? The only answer, for weeks, is silence. Kevin Moore is one of them. Former military, disaffected, restless, Kevin leaves behind his retail job in San Francisco, sends a good-bye text to his mother, dumps his phone and wallet into a trash can, and disappears. The movement calls itself the Massive Brigade, and they believe change isn't coming fast enough to America. But are they a protest organization, a political movement, or a terrorist group? What do they want? The FBI isn't taking any chances. Special Agent Rachel Proulx has been following the growth of left-wing political groups in the U.S. since the fall of 2016, and is very familiar with Martin Bishop, the charismatic leader of the Massive Brigade. But she needs her colleagues to take her seriously in order to find these people before they put their plan--whatever it is--into action. What Rachel uncovers will shock the entire nation, and the aftermath of her investigation will reverberate through the FBI to the highest levels of government.

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“An outstanding book about CEOs who excelled at capital allocation.” — Warren Buffett#1 on Warren Buffett’s Recommended Reading List, Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Letter, 2012Named one of “19 Books Billionaire Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Read” in Business Insider.“A book that details the extraordinary success of CEOs who took a radically different approach to corporate management.” — Charlie Munger, Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation“Thorndike explores the importance of thoughtful capital allocation through the stories of eight successful CEOs. A good read for any business leader but especially those willing to chart their own course.” — Michael Dell, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of DellWhat makes a successful CEO? Most people call to mind a familiar definition: “a seasoned manager with deep industry expertise.” Others might point to the qualities of today’s so-called celebrity CEOs—charisma, virtuoso communication skills, and a confident management style. But what really matters when you run an organization? What is the hallmark of exceptional CEO performance? Quite simply, it is the returns for the shareholders of that company over the long term.In this refreshing, counterintuitive book, author Will Thorndike brings to bear the analytical wisdom of a successful career in investing, closely evaluating the performance of companies and their leaders. You will meet eight individualistic CEOs whose firms’ average returns outperformed the S&P 500 by a factor of twenty—in other words, an investment of $10,000 with each of these CEOs, on average, would have been worth over $1.5 million twenty-five years later. You may not know all their names, but you will recognize their companies: General Cinema, Ralston Purina, The Washington Post Company, Berkshire Hathaway, General Dynamics, Capital Cities Broadcasting, TCI, and Teledyne. In The Outsiders, you’ll learn the traits and methods—striking for their consistency and relentless rationality—that helped these unique leaders achieve such exceptional performance.Humble, unassuming, and often frugal, these “outsiders” shunned Wall Street and the press, and shied away from the hottest new management trends. Instead, they shared specific traits that put them and the companies they led on winning trajectories: a laser-sharp focus on per share value as opposed to earnings or sales growth; an exceptional talent for allocating capital and human resources; and the belief that cash flow, not reported earnings, determines a company’s long-term value.Drawing on years of research and experience, Thorndike tells eye-opening stories, extracting lessons and revealing a compelling alternative model for anyone interested in leading a company or investing in one—and reaping extraordinary returns.

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ONE OF BARACK OBAMA''S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF THE YEARA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION''A beautifully readable reminder of how much of our urgent, collective history resounds in places all around us that have been hidden in plain sight.'' Afua Hirsch, author of Brit(ish)Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks - those that are honest about the past and those that are not - which offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has been central in shaping a nation''s collective history, and our own.It is the story of the Monticello Plantation in Virginia, the estate where Thomas Jefferson wrote letters espousing the urgent need for liberty while enslaving more than four hundred people. It is the story of the Whitney Plantation, one of the only former plantations devoted to preserving the experience of the enslaved people whose lives and work sustained it. It is the story of Angola, a former plantation-turned-maximum-security prison in Louisiana that is filled with Black men who work across the 18,000-acre land for virtually no pay. And it is the story of Blandford Cemetery, the final resting place of tens of thousands of Confederate soldiers.A deeply researched and transporting exploration of the legacy of slavery and its imprint on centuries of American history, How the Word Is Passed illustrates how some of our most essential stories are hidden in plain view - whether in places we might drive by on our way to work, holidays such as Juneteenth or entire neighbourhoods like downtown Manhattan, where the brutal history of the trade in enslaved men, women and children has been deeply imprinted.How the Word is Passed is a landmark book that offers a new understanding of the hopeful role that memory and history can play in making sense of the United States. Chosen as a book of the year by President Barack Obama, The Economist, Time, the New York Times and more, fans of Brit(ish) and Natives will be utterly captivated.What readers are saying about How the Word is Passed:''How the Word Is Passed frees history, frees humanity to reckon honestly with the legacy of slavery. We need this book.'' Ibram X. Kendi, Number One New York Times bestselling author''An extraordinary contribution to the way we understand ourselves.'' Julian Lucas, New York Times Book Review''The detail and depth of the storytelling is vivid and visceral, making history present and real.'' Hope Wabuke, NPR''This isn''t just a work of history, it''s an intimate, active exploration of how we''re still constructing and distorting our history." Ron Charles, The Washington Post''In re-examining neighbourhoods, holidays and quotidian sites, Smith forces us to reconsider what we think we know about American history.'' Time''A history of slavery in this country unlike anything you''ve read before.'' Entertainment Weekly''A beautifully written, evocative, and timely meditation on the way slavery is commemorated in the United States.'' Annette Gordon-Reed, Pulitzer Prize-winning author

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Now a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha''la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and Kevin Bacon. Written for the Screen and Directed by Sam Esmail. Executive Producers Barack and Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, Nick Krishnamurthy, Rumaan AlamA Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! Finalist for the 2020 National Book Award in FictionOne of Barack Obama''s Summer ReadsA Best Book of the Year From: The Washington Post * Time * NPR * Elle * Esquire * Kirkus * Library Journal * The Chicago Public Library * The New York Public Library * BookPage * The Globe and Mail * EW.com * The LA Times * USA Today * InStyle * The New Yorker * AARP * Publisher''s Lunch * LitHub * Book Marks * Electric Literature * Brooklyn Based * The Boston GlobeA magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong.From the bestselling author of Rich and Pretty comes a suspenseful and provocative novel keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class. Leave the World Behind explores how our closest bonds are reshaped—and unexpected new ones are forged—in moments of crisis.Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a vacation: a quiet reprieve from life in New York City, quality time with their teenage son and daughter, and a taste of the good life in the luxurious home theyÂ’ve rented for the week. But a late-night knock on the door breaks the spell. Ruth and G. H. are an older couple—itÂ’s their house, and theyÂ’ve arrived in a panic. They bring the news that a sudden blackout has swept the city. But in this rural area—with the TV and internet now down, and no cell phone service—itÂ’s hard to know what to believe.Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple—and vice versa? What happened back in New York? Is the vacation home, isolated from civilization, a truly safe place for their families? And are they safe from one other?Â

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