this could be us claire mcgowan

About half way through this beautiful, expertly-stitched novel, I thought to myself, Every woman needs to read this book ; by the end, I thought, every human . Moving, thought-provoking and profound, it s one of my favourite reads of the last few years Louise Candlish, author of Our HouseFifteen years ago, Kate walked out on her family. Moving across the world, from the suburbs of England to glamorous LA, she cut all ties to her former existence and started afresh. Her ex-husband Andrew was left to pick up the pieces, caring for their disabled daughter and angry, confused son. But Kate s past has finally caught up with her. Now, she must return to the life she abandoned and reckon with what she did. Following a fractured family over a period of twenty years, This Could Be Us is an extraordinarily moving story of family, guilt, love and hope. Brave, brilliantly structured, and beautifully written - Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us So truthful and rewarding - Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus series Captivating - Irish Independent

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Heart-searing, sensual, and life affirming EMILY HENRY on Before I Let GoAward-winning and bestselling powerhouse author Kennedy Ryan is back with a compelling new novel in her Skyland series, following Before I Let Go.Soledad Barnes has her life all planned out. She plans everything. She designs everything. She fixes everything. But none of her varied talents can save her when catastrophe strikes, and the life she built with the man who was supposed to be her forever, goes poof in a cloud of betrayal and disillusion. But there is no time to pout or sulk, or even grieve the life she lost. She s too busy keeping a roof over her daughters heads and food on the table. And in the process of saving them all, Soledad rediscovers herself. From the ashes of a life burned to the ground, something bold and new can rise. But then an unlikely man enters the picture - the forbidden one, the one she shouldn t want but can t seem to resist. She s lost it all before and refuses to repeat her mistakes. Can she trust him? Can she trust herself? After all she s lost . . . and found . . . can she be brave enough to make room for what could be? For fans of Tia Williams and Colleen Hoover comes a deeply moving and personal novel about sacrifice, self-reliance, and finding true happiness from one of the finest romance writers of our age Entertainment WeeklyWHY READERS LOVE KENNEDY RYAN . . . ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! Real, raw, magnificent! COLLEEN HOOVER The most raw, poignant, and romantic journey of healing I ve read in a long time. Kennedy Ryan has a fan for life ALI HAZELWOOD Breathtaking, gut-wrenching, viscerally romantic TALIA HIBBERT SPECTACULAR! CHRISTINA LAUREN

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Sarah Thankam Mathews prose is undeniable . . . she captures the sneaky, unsaying parts of longing Raven Leilani, author of Luster Some books are merely luminous . . . this one is iridescent Susan Choi, author of Trust ExerciseGraduating into a recession, Sneha tries on adulthood like an ill-fitting suit. Moving to a new city, she embraces all that it has to offer: friends that feel like family, gay bars, house parties and new romances. But when painful secrets rear their heads, corporate jobs go off the rails and evictions loom, Sneha and her community find themselves looking for a new way to live.All This Could Be Different is a novel about being young in the twenty-first century. About work, precarity, distant parents, found family, activism, queer love, sex and hope. About knowing that all this could be different.

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This is not a story about work or precarity. I am trying, late in the evening, to say something about love, which for many of us is not separable from the other shit. All This Could be Different introduces us to Sneha. A recent college graduate freshly arrived in Milwaukee, she occupies her days with rote, stressful work as a young consultant for a battery production corporation. She is, as her boss reminds her, a contractor, no benefits. Her nights are spent ordering furniture off the internet, trying out the newfangled invention of dating apps, and avoiding confrontation with the terrifying property manager who lives below her. But the rewards are bountiful: the vertigo of young life in a new and expanding city, a budding friendship with the charismatic and freewheeling Tig, a quiet obsession with Marina, a ballet dancer who she runs into again and again, and the ability to send money by wire transfer to her parents two oceans away in India. Piece by piece she gathers and nurtures the fragments of a good life. But then the walls start to creep in...

Objev podobné jako All This Could Be Different - Mathews Sarah Thankam

Victor Tuchman - a power-hungry real estate developer and all-round bad man - is finally on his deathbed. His daughter Alex can finally unearth the secret of who he really was. She travels to New Orleans to be with her family, but mostly to interrogate her tightlipped mother, Barbra. As Barbra fends off Alex s unrelenting questions, she reflects on her tumultuous married life. Meanwhile Gary, Alex s brother, is incommunicado, trying to get his movie career off the ground in Los Angeles. And Gary s wife, Twyla, is having a nervous breakdown, bursting into crying fits in drug stores. Each family must figure out a way to move forward - with one another, for themselves and for the sake of their children.

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When three people suffer strokes after seeing dazzling lights over Edinburgh, then awake completely recovered, they’re convinced their ordeal is connected to the alien creature discovered on a nearby beach … an adrenaline-soaked, deeply humane, life-affirming first-contact novel from one of Scotland’s most revered authors… **Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023** ‘All the drive, curiosity and wonder of his crime and mystery novels … science fiction gains a new author’ Derek B Miller ‘If you read one life-affirming book this year, make sure it’s this one’ Nina Pottell, Prima ‘The main characters, their lives and their struggles, are portrayed very vividly. I was straight into this, just like a thriller’ Ivo Graham on Between the Covers –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Connecting will change everything… Lennox is a troubled teenager with no family. Ava is eight months pregnant and fleeing her abusive husband. Heather is a grieving mother and cancer sufferer. They don’t know each other, but when a meteor streaks over Edinburgh, all three suffer instant, catastrophic strokes... ...only to wake up the following day in hospital, miraculously recovered. When news reaches them of an octopus-like creature washed up on the shore near where the meteor came to earth, Lennox senses that some extra-terrestrial force is at play. With the help of Ava, Heather and a journalist, Ewan, he rescues the creature they call #39;Sandy #39; and goes on the run. But they aren’t the only ones with an interest in the alien … close behind are Ava’s husband, the police and a government unit who wants to capture the creature, at all costs. And Sandy’s arrival may have implications beyond anything anyone could imagine… –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ‘This had all the makings of a film … such relatable characters. Writing a story about a mixed-race boy in the care system and two women so brilliantly is so impressive’ Sunetra Sarker on Between the Covers ‘So readable and accessible … I was really rooting for the characters’ Alan Davies on Between the Covers ‘A gateway book to SciFi … I loved it’ Sara Cox on Between the Covers ‘A sci-fi novel that is as moving as it is magical and mysterious. Doug Johnstone has hit it out of the park again’ Mark Billingham ‘A delicious, demanding departure from Doug Johnstone’ Val McDermid ‘Science fiction may be a departure for Johnstone, but he’s approached it like the crime thrillers that made his name, prioritising pace, tension and high stakes … a plea for empathy, compassion and perspective, and a celebration of our capacity to connect with one another, shot through with vivid characters and a sense of wonder’ Herald Scotland ‘An entertaining, fast-paced story of first contact … well told, with relatable characters and important themes making for an emotionally engaging read’ Guardian ‘A gloriously hopeful story and a perfect road trip movie just waiting to be made … I can’t recommend this highly enough’ James Oswald ‘An adrenaline-filled ride of a novel, laced with empathy and understanding for our instinctual need to connect #39; Rachelle Atalla #39;Johnstone #39;s mesmeric story artfully puts Scotland centre stage in a sci-fi drama that is as much about the smallness of mankind and the importance of kinship … Pay attention, Steven Spielberg! This could be your next film’ Marnie Riches ‘A clever and unusual read … I was on a journey with these characters, and completely transfixed’ Susi Holliday ‘Doug Johnstone held me spellbound with this mesmerising tale of wonder and hope’ Marion Todd ‘A heart-warming, fast-paced, often tense look at friendships that surpass all boundaries, and an exploration of the very basic need for connection and a place to belong … divine’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews What readers are saying ***** ‘I wish I could adequately convey how much I loved this book’ ‘A beautiful story … it brought me to tears’ ‘A masterpiece … compassionate, full of love and hope’ ‘An out-of-this-world, mesmerising first-contact story about the striking importance and impact of true connection’ ‘Riveting’ ‘High stakes, high adrenaline and somehow so gentle and moving. This is one of the most beautiful, extraordinary books I’ve ever read’ ‘I don’t think I’ll ever forget these characters’

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Delivers with both style and substance. . . Claire McGowan is one of my favourite authors and this is a truly first-class read. —Louise CandlishShe believed her serial-killer ex was innocent, but now history is repeating itself. What does she really remember?Writer Karen Walker knows more than most about murderers. Her first love went on to become The Bagman, a notorious serial killer now locked away for life in a maximum-security prison.Karen has spent her life running from the weight of having loved him, defended him and, ultimately, leading the police to his door. But now, ten years later, just as she’s about to publish her account of his crimes, a young woman is abducted in horribly familiar circumstances.It can’t be The Bagman…can it? He’s safely behind bars, thanks to her. But she has to know for sure.Returning to the hometown she thought she’d left for good, Karen is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the man she’s never escaped. If there’s any chance of saving the kidnapped girl, she’ll have to face up to what really happened back then, once and for all…

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Reader, she married him. But not before a LOT of discussion of his behaviour in the group chat.With courage, determination and logged into her social media accounts - plain Jane Eyre is ready to take on the world. But then she meets and begins to fall for Edward Rochester, AKA the definition of a red flag, with screenshots to prove it.When authors Claire McGowan and Sarah Day imagined how Pride and Prejudice on Social Media might look, retelling the story through mocked-up social media posts, their post instantly went viral. Now, they return with a Bronte classic told through highs and lows of social media . . .Perfect for fans of Charlotte Brontë . . .***READERS LOVE JANE EYRE ON SOCIAL MEDIA*** This is a fun text with a witty comedic spin and definitely one to put on your TBR pile ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you read nothing else this year, read this! It s honestly the best read of the year. Not only is it a clever idea for a retelling, it s charming, witty and downright hilarious! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It all did make me laugh. Lots! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really well done and difficult to put down. I see the authors have done the same thing with Pride and Prejudice and I am definitely adding that to my TBR ⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a funny and quirky book! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This clever retelling combines charm, wit, and humour to create an engaging and hilarious narrative ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lot of fun and a good way to make modern a classic ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Jane Eyre on Social Media - Claire McGowan, Sarah Day

Claire McGowan at her very best. ―Peter JamesFrom the bestselling author of What You Did comes the story of a young couple who are about to discover that in a house full of secrets there’s nowhere to hide…For Helen and George, the remote fixer-upper in Cornwall was supposed to be a dream home, and a way to leave behind the problems they’re both running from. But something about the place feels wrong from day one. And why does Helen have a creeping feeling she’s seen this house before?Her unease only deepens after renovations begin, when the builders find sinister dolls hidden in the walls. As Helen digs into the house’s past, she discovers that the previous owner was not only rumoured to be a witch; she was also imprisoned for a brutal triple murder thirty years earlier.When a horrific accident almost ends in tragedy, Helen worries that the house’s secrets are to blame, and as events spiral out of control she discovers George has been lying to her. As the past returns to haunt them, the couple realise they are in terrible danger, and they can’t trust anyone—not even each other. Because Helen hasn’t been entirely honest with him either…

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“Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley.” —Jane Casey“A spine-chillingly dark novel that will keep you guessing to the final page.” —The Sun“A wickedly gripping thriller with some devilish twists.” —John MarrsEveryone here has killed someone.There is no way off this island.You will all either kill or be killed here.One of these statements is a lie. But which one?Amira’s less than thrilled to be spending the weekend with her husband’s university friends. Two of them are hosting a joint fortieth on a private Scottish island, with vintage champagne, expensive gifts, and soaks in the wood-fired hot tub. Despite the luxury, Amira knows she’s going to feel left out, not to mention freezing cold and cut off.When they decide to play ‘two truths and a lie’, anonymously posting three statements about themselves into a box, years of resentment start bubbling to the surface. And then an extra slip of paper emerges, scrawled with three chilling threats. Who wrote it? And are two of the statements really true—have they all been responsible for someone’s death?With no phone reception and no way off the island, the group are trapped here until the end of the weekend. And as tension rises and secrets are spilled, they can’t shake the feeling that they’re not the only ones here. Is someone watching them? Someone who wants them dead? Or is it one of them who has murder in mind?

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In this tense thriller from the bestselling author of What You Did and The Other Wife, a woman finds a dead body. Will she make the same mistake as last time?Rachel lives a quiet life in the peaceful countryside, content with her perfect man and her lovely dog. But when she stumbles upon a body in the woods one day, all that shatters. She knows what she has to do: run. Don’t get accused of murder. But when this victim is identified as her boyfriend’s estranged wife, Rachel realises she’s already the prime suspect.With mounting evidence against her, Rachel’s only hope is to keep her past well hidden. Because before she was Rachel, she was Casey, a young nanny trying to make it as an actress in Los Angeles—and when the family she worked for were brutally murdered, she narrowly escaped the death penalty. Now, she’ll do anything to save the life she’s spent years piecing back together.But the police are closing in, and Rachel can’t help wondering: Was her discovery in the woods really just an awful coincidence, or is someone framing her for murder? Someone who knows who she is, and wants revenge…

Objev podobné jako I Know You - Claire McGowan

From the bestselling author of What You Did comes a chilling story about a missing girl and two potential witnesses. They both think they saw her. But can they trust their own eyes?With two young children, Mary hasn’t slept in what feels like years. For his part, Tim never feels safe enough to sleep. And so one hot, exhausting night, the two strangers meet while seeking solace in a nearby park. There, they witness something horrific: a violent attack in the window of a neighbouring house.Bonded by what they’ve seen, Tim and Mary are desperate to find answers. And when they see news reports of a missing woman who was last seen walking alone not far from them, the pair are convinced it’s her they saw being attacked—no matter what the police say.But with her marriage under strain and the police on their tail, Mary begins to doubt her own mind…and Tim’s. And as the pair are drawn into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, the culprit appears to be even closer to home than they thought. Have they got it all wrong, or is something even more sinister going on?

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Three Women. One Family. A Lifetime of Secrets. From the author of Meredith, Alone comes an unforgettable exploration of identity, resilience, and the bonds we can t break. Beautifully written, a story of womanhood in all its facets. I loved it!â ™ AMANDA PROWSEâ ˜Claire Alexander writes about our deepest emotional truths with acuity and a sense of hopeâ ™ JO LEEVERSâ ˜This book really was a real page turner, and I couldn t wait to pick it up as often as possibleâ ™ 5* Reader Reviewâ ˜A gorgeous, moving novel that I loved and would highly recommendâ ™ 5* Reader Reviewâ ˜I cried reading this. Just beautiful and one of those books that will stay in my mindâ ™ 5* Reader Review--Three generations of women. Three life altering events. As they discover the truth of their heritage, they ll discover what makes the pieces of us... At fifty-eight Minnie McAllister isnâ ™t an old woman. But as Alzheimerâ ™s ravages her mind, her brain says otherwise. Cat McAllister is tackling everything life can throw at her. And just when she thinks it canâ ™t get any worse, sheâ ™s faced with the discovery that Minnie might not be the mother she once knew. Meanwhile, Cat s daughter, Ruby McAllister, who is staring at a two very blue lines, faces a decision that will change the course of her life. As three generations of women are pulled in three different directions, each are forced to learn lessons about themselves that they never could have imagined. Praise for Meredith, Alone: Gorgeous. I shed tears. Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful MARIAN KEYES Heartbreaking and glorious . . . [An] absolute joy of a novel HEAT, BOOK OF THE WEEK Beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely DAISY BUCHANAN Touching and funny and sad and hopeful. I loved Meredith, Alone so much! JANE FALLON If you like a book that makes you feel all the feels, this is the one to go for MIRANDA DICKINSON I bowed down to the brilliant author of this brilliant book GILLIAN McALLISTER Sweet, moving, funny and hopeful, with a courageous heroine who sweeps you up JENNIFER SAINT

Objev podobné jako The Pieces of Us - Claire Alexander

*** THE NEW FESTIVE TREAT FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***​ #39;An absolute joy. Like all of Milly #39;s books it #39;s packed with heart and humour and characters you fall in love with. I didn #39;t want it to end #39; Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Queen Bee It’s nearly Christmas and it’s snowing, hard. Deep in the Yorkshire Moors nestles a tiny hamlet, with a pub at its heart. As the snow falls, the inn will become an unexpected haven for six people forced to seek shelter there… Mary has been trying to get her boss Jack to notice her for four years, but he can only see the efficient PA she is at work. Will being holed up with him finally give her the chance she has been waiting for? Bridge and Luke were meeting for five minutes to set their divorce in motion. But will getting trapped with each other reignite too many fond memories – and love? Charlie and Robin were on their way to a luxury hotel in Scotland for a very special Christmas. But will the inn give them everything they were hoping to find – and much more besides? A story of knowing when to hold on and when to let go, of pushing limits and acceptance, of friendship, love, laughter, mince pies and the magic of Christmas. Gorgeous, warm and full of heartfelt emotion, I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day is the perfect read this winter!Praise for I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day: #39;You can always rely on Milly Johnson to bring the magic, and she #39;s done it again with this festive treat . . . Packed with her trademark warmth and wit, it’s the perfect holiday read’ heat #39;Pure escapism #39; Woman Home #39;A festive smorgasbord of fine food, sparkly decorations, parlour games, presents and more, coupled with Milly Johnson’s trademark warm and witty writing, make this the perfect Christmas read! #39; My Weekly ‘Perfect escapism, love, laughter, snow, oodles of festive fun... and best of all, some much-needed hope. The perfect cure for the winter blues #39; Debbie Johnson, author of Maybe One Day ‘A new Milly Johnson novel – a festive one at that – is always welcome’ Woman ‘Heart-warming’ Choice ‘Guaranteed to put you in the Christmas mood’ Woman Home, Christmas Gift Guide ‘For anyone in need of a lift, Milly Johnson’s feel-good read could be just the tonic’ Yours Fiction Monthly #39;The perfect Christmas read, the story is filled with love, laughter and unexpected romances. This really is the feel good treat of the year #39; UnderTheChristmasTree, Best Christmas BooksPraise for Milly Johnson #39;s novels: ‘Reading a Milly Johnson book is like spending time with a best friend - you always end up feeling better about the world’ Lucy Diamond ‘Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold’ heat ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson ‘Funny, poignant and so uplifting’ Sun ‘Milly’s writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath’ Jane Fallon ‘A gorgeous, warm, heartfelt novel about friendship and how some people are just meant to be by your side’ Adele Parks

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Over seven decades, from 1940 to 2010, the Cassar family is buffeted by conflict, struggling to find its feet - separated in the chaos of World War II, running from a complicated colonial homeland, and, after Algerian independence, without a homeland at all. This Strange Eventful History is above all a family story: of patriarch Gaston and his wife Lucienne, whose myth of perfect love sustains them and stifles their children; of François and Denise, devoted siblings connected by their family s strangeness; of François s union with Barbara, a woman so culturally different they can barely comprehend one another; of Chloe, the result of that union, who believes that telling these buried stories will bring them all peace. Inspired in part by her own family s history, Claire Messud animates her characters rich interior lives amid the social and political upheaval of the recent past.This Strange Eventful History is an immersive, masterful story of a family born on the wrong side of history.

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Anthony McGowan is the Carnegie Medal 2020 winning author of Lark.He is coming to kill me.Now would be a good time to run.I cannot run. I am too afraid to run.Paul Varderman could be at any normal school - bullies, girls and annoying teachers are just a part of life. Unfortunately normal doesn t apply when it comes to the school s most evil bully, Roth, a twisted and threatening thug with an agenda quite unlike anyone else. When Paul ends up delivering a message from Roth to the leader of a gang at a nearby school, it fuels a rivalry with immediate consequences. Paul attempts to distance himself from the feud, but when Roth hands him a knife it both empowers him and scares him at the same time . . . This thought-provoking and original novel highlights the terrible consequences of peer pressure and violence, and casts a spotlight on the worrying rise in knife crime among teenagers.

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Real love is nothing like the movies. Outrageously fun ⠦ beautifully human NICOLAS DIDOMIZIO You ll be hard-pressed to find a better romance novel BUZZFEED Funny and romantic and hot as hell SOPHIE IRWIN A total delight CAT SEBASTIAN⠘One of those everything books: you laugh, you cry⠙ NEW YORK TIMESBIRMINGHAM, Present Day.When American actor Patrick arrives in England, finding love is the last thing on his mind. Starring in a blockbuster superhero movie, he⠙s on a strict filming schedule, which does not include coming out as gay. But when Patrick meets Will ⠓ a local bookseller and drag performer, whose charm is impossible to resist ⠓ the temptation for a secret romance has never felt stronger.NEW YORK, 1949.Comic-book artists Charles and Iris aren⠙t like other married couples. They too are harbouring secrets of a dangerous nature. But together, they are creating a new kind of hero ⠓ one who is destined to bring Patrick and Will together⠦ and might just change the world.***Super fans of We Could Be Heroes say:⠘I ADORED it. This book warmed my cold little heart so much. I loved the characters ⠓ everyone was so full of life. Ultimately, a really uplifting, hopeful, beautiful love story that s so badly needed in the world today⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘It had me kicking my feet and giggling ⠦ PJ Ellis has an outrageously charming writing style ⠦ A lovely, lovely book that I will be pressing into the hands of anyone and everyone. I just adored it⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This book is a joy. I raced through it ⠦ Perfect for people who enjoyed Boyfriend Material⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Who wouldn t love this ⠦ Will s sassiness had me laughing out loud ⠦ This is a book I will rereadand keep recommending⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An excellently fun gay rom-com with a great cast of characters that jumped off the page⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Intriguing and more and more exciting as the story developed ⠦ I smiled and laughed so much reading this book ⠦ the queer joy and humour really shines through⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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For those whose jobs have been a victim of the economic impact of the pandemic, it is a timely reminder not only to stay determined, but hopeful. - Financial Times This book reminded me why an ending - especially an unexpected one - can be the best kind of beginning Viv Groskop, author of Lift As You Climb This book will help you escape the valleys of rejection bound for the peaks of opportunity Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work So much more than a user guide to life after redundancy, it s an inspiring lesson on how to deal with the knocks of everyday life; written with humour, empathy and honesty Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair, Visa EuropeWhy Losing Your Job Could be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You is a compassionate guide that will inform and engage anyone who is facing redundancy or job loss; with deeply inspiring case studies and clear and brilliantly accessible, practical advice for getting back on course with your life and career. Learn how to:-Navigate feelings of anger, guilt and shame-Search for new beginnings-Overcome analysis paralysis-Progress with small stepsEleanor Tweddell s five-step plan will support you through the early stages of shock, through to building up the skills, self-confidence and motivation to thrive after redundancy; whether that is in your previous sector or something new.

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A “one-sitting-read (Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author) about two very different sisters, and a love letter to childhood, growing up, and the power of imagination—from the bestselling author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead and Interesting Facts About Space.Sigrid hates working at the Dollar Pal but having always resisted the idea of growing up into the trappings of adulthood, she did not graduate high school, preferring to roam the streets of her small town with her best friend Greta, the only person in the world who ever understood her. Her older sister Margit is baffled and frustrated by Sigrid’s inability to conform to the expectations of polite society. But Sigrid’s detachment veils a deeper turmoil and sensitivity. She’s haunted by the pains of her past—from pretending her parents were swamp monsters when they shook the floorboards with their violent arguments to grappling with losing Greta’s friendship to the opioid epidemic ravaging their town. As Margit sets out to understand Sigrid and the secrets she has hidden, both sisters, in their own time and way, discover that reigniting their shared childhood imagination is the only way forward. “A must read” (Haley Jakobson, New York Times Editor’s Choice author), We Could Be Rats is an unforgettable story of two sisters finding their way back to each other, and a celebration of that transcendent, unshakable bond.

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From the bestselling author, Claire Keegan, an exquisitely written story which finds an unsatisfied man on his bus journey home reflect on the love that got away.â ˜A genuine once-in-a-generation writer.â ™ THE TIMESâ ˜Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving.â ™ HILARY MANTELâ ˜Claire Keegan makes her moments real â “ and then she makes them matter.â ™ COLM TÓIBÍNAfter an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he might have spent his life, had he acted differently. All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude â ” and the true significance of this particular date is revealed.From one of the worldâ ™s great writers, So Late in the Day asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women.Claire Keegan s book So Late in the Day was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 02-09-2023--------Readers love So Late in the Day:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Youâ ™ll finish this novella in one sitting, but you will be hooked to the author for life! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Claire Keegan is a master of the English language and able to conjure so much in so little. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keegan is a genius. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All her stories are little gems to brighten the way. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You can see everything that Claire describes so clearly, her writing is mesmerising. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keegan really does know how to capture the imagination of readers.

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LP vinyl - Speciální singl vychází v limitovaném nákladu 750 ks. Chet Faker, vlastním jménem Nicholas James Murphy, je australský elektronický hudebník a producent. První album „Built On Glass” pod jménem Speciální singl vychází v limitovaném nákladu 750 ks. Chet Faker, vlastním jménem Nicholas James Murphy, je australský elektronický hudebník a producent. První album „Built On Glass” pod jménem Chet Faker vydal v roce 2014 a poté celý projekt uložil ke spánku, aby se k němu vrátil v roce 2022. Seznam stop LP (12 #039; #039; Maxi Single - Red, Green, Blue Splatter Vinyl) A1 It Could Be Nice / B1 Down To Earth

Objev podobné jako Faker Chet: It Could Be Nice / Down To Earth (12'' Maxi Single) (Red, Green, Blue Splatter Vinyl) - (4050538882919)

The definitive chronicle of underground music in the 1980s tells the stories of Black Flag, Sonic Youth, The Replacements, and other seminal bands whose DIY revolution changed American music forever. Our Band Could Be Your Life is the never-before-told story of the musical revolution that happened right under the nose of the Reagan Eighties -- when a small but sprawling network of bands, labels, fanzines, radio stations, and other subversives re-energized American rock with punk s do-it-yourself credo and created music that was deeply personal, often brilliant, always challenging, and immensely influential. This sweeping chronicle of music, politics, drugs, fear, loathing, and faith is an indie rock classic in its own right.The bands profiled include:- Sonic Youth- Black Flag- The Replacements- Minutemen- Husker Du- Minor Threat- Mission of Burma- Butthole Surfers- Big Black- Fugazi- Mudhoney- Beat Happening- Dinosaur Jr.

Objev podobné jako Our Band Could Be Your Life - Michael Azerrad

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024 [A] wise and insightful novel about identity and family The Times, Book of the Day An epic family odyssey... Ambitious and compelling Guardian, Book of the Day A rich, sprawling saga... This Strange Eventful History may be Messud s finest book Sunday TelegraphJune 1940. As Paris falls to the Germans, Gaston Cassar - honorable servant of France, devoted husband and father, currently posted as naval attache in Salonica - bids farewell to his beloved wife, aunt and children, placing his faith in God that they will be reunited after the war. But escaping the violence of that cataclysm is not the same as emerging unscathed. The family will never again be whole.A work of breathtaking historical sweep and vivid psychological intimacy, This Strange Eventful History charts the Cassars unfolding story as its members move between Salonica and Algeria, the US, Cuba, Canada, Argentina, Australia and France - their itinerary shaped as much by a search for an elusive wholeness, as by the imperatives of politics, faith, family, industry and desire.

Objev podobné jako This Strange Eventful History - Claire Messudová

If you loved the Barbie movie, you ll adore this. THE SUN Razor-sharp and compelling, it is essential reading for every teenage girl. THE OBSERVER Holly Bourne is truly a one-in-a-million author. DAILY MIRROR A searing exploration of beauty and its meaning for women and girls. Don t miss it. STYLIST Ideal for fans of Louise O Neill and Laura Bates. THE GUARDIANLIMITED EDITION FIRST PRINTING FEATURING EXCLUSIVE CUT-OUT DOUBLE COVER available while stocks lastBEAUTY COMES AT A PRICE. AND GIRLS MUST PAY.In Belle and Joni s world there are two options for girls:One, follow the rules of the Doctrine like Belle: apply your Mask, work hard to be crowned at the Ceremony, be a Pretty. Or two, fight the rules like Joni: leave your face bare, work hard to escape to the Education, be an Objectionable. But maybe there is a third option...Change the rules. Reclaim your power. If you can...What would you choose?Uglies meets The Handmaid s Tale for the new YA generation in this mind-blowing novel from bestselling queen of YA Holly Bourne. Content warning - this novel deals with issues that some readers may find upsetting, including references to pornography and sexual assault.

Objev podobné jako You Could Be So Pretty - Holly Bourneová

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!“WITTY, ROMANTIC, AND ADDICTIVELY FUN!” —Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopTen years ago, they saved the realm—and it ruined their lives. Now, four former heroes must reunite, and hopefully live to tell the tale, in this charming romantasy about friendship and redemption, perfect for readers of Legends Lattes and lovers of Shrek.Everyone in Mythria knows the story of how best friends Beatrice and Elowen, handsome ex-bandit Clare, and valiant leader Galwell the Great defended the realm from darkness. It’s a tale beloved by all—except them. They haven’t spoken in a decade, devastated by what their quest cost them.But when they all receive an invitation to the queen of Mythria’s wedding, it’s a summons they can’t refuse . . . and a reunion for the ages—with Clare secretly not over his long-ago fling with Beatrice, Beatrice fighting the guilt she feels over how everything ended, Elowen unprepared for the return of her ex-love (the cunning Vandra), and all of them lost without Galwell. And if reuniting with former friends and lovers wasn’t perilous enough, dark forces from their past have also returned.Dusting off old weapons and old instincts, Beatrice, Clare, and Elowen will face undead nemeses, crystal caves, enchanted swords, coffee shops, games of magical Truth or Dare, and, hardest of all, their past rife with wounds never healed and romances never forgotten.This time around, will their story end in happily ever after?This Will Be Fun is a slow burn, cozy quest romantasy with Shrek and The Princess Bride vibes featuring:Second chance romanceFound familyQuestmates-with-benefitsFriends to enemies to friends (to lovers?)Slow burn

Objev podobné jako This Will Be Fun - E. B. Asher

The shocking, heart-breaking - and often very funny - true story behind Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit.In 1985 Jeanette Winterson s first novel, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, was published. It was Jeanette s version of the story of a terraced house in Accrington, an adopted child, and the thwarted giantess Mrs Winterson. It was a cover story, a painful past written over and repainted. It was a story of survival.This book is that story s the silent twin. It is full of hurt and humour and a fierce love of life. It is about the pursuit of happiness, about lessons in love, the search for a mother and a journey into madness and out again. It is generous, honest and true.â ˜Unforgettableâ ¦ Itâ ™s the best book I have ever read about the cost of growing upâ ™ Daisy Goodwin, Sunday Times**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**

Objev podobné jako Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? - Jeanette Wintersonová

A lovely, sparkling romantic read! Trisha Ashley Heartwarming and romantic Heidi Swain Christmas in Paris? Count me in! . . . A slow-burning love story that kept me turning the pages to the end. Sue Moorcroft*****What could be more magical than Christmas in Paris?When Carys is offered the chance to run a little French café, she leaps at the chance to discover an exciting city where she can dream big.Meanwhile, struggling journalist Mat is living in the City of Love - but he s never found romance himself.Then, a chance encounter changes everything, and it feels like the start of something wonderful. But Carys and Mat are both keeping secrets . . .Can they open their hearts to one another - and maybe even find love, just in time for Christmas?

Objev podobné jako This Christmas in Paris - Sophie Claire

Feeling a bit lost these days? Here s your map home.You want a life of purpose and meaning, but if there s a map to get you there, you haven t been able to find it. Until now. Your treasure map is closer than you think, and Jami Nato tucked it inside these pages. Throughout your journey, you will● look at your past and where you ve been● learn to let go of what the world says you should be● follow the breadcrumbs that God has left for you every step of the way● discover the unique calling God has for your lifeJami found her breadcrumbs in the rubble after her marriage fell apart. Downgraded from perfect Christian wife and mother to hot mess, she finally let God reforge her into a thriving, joyful woman living on purpose. Moving seamlessly between the hilarious and the heartbreaking, Jami asks hard questions and shares what God has taught her through her own story--so you can step fully into yours. Few people make me laugh like Jami Nato, but humor is not all that marks these pages. There s real gold in here. This Must Be the Place turns the light on for people to help them truly see their life, and for that reason alone, I m all in. --LISA WHITTLE, bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host

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The Sunday Times no. 3 bestselling novel from author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT*Over 330,000 copies sold*Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award A complex, riveting novel of love and hope that grips at the heart The Sunday Times_____A reclusive former film star living in the wilds of Ireland, Claudette Wells thinks nothing of firing a gun if strangers get too close to her house. Why is she so fiercely protective of her family, and what made her walk out on her career at the height of her fame?Her husband Daniel, reeling from a discovery about a woman he last saw twenty years ago, is about to make an exit of his own. It is a journey that will send him off-course, far from home. Will his love for Claudette be enough to bring him back?This Must Be The Place crosses continents and time zones, creating a portrait of an extraordinary marriage, the forces that hold it together and the pressures that drive it apart.______ Moving and hilarious. I loved it Rachel Joyce A tour de force. Dazzling Observer A conjuror s sleight of hand... deft and compelling Guardian Magnificent... perceptive, profound and page-turning in equal measures Cathy Rentzenbrink_____⭐ What readers are saying; ⭐ One of the few books in my adult life I ve read more than once... cannot recommend enough ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Perfect to lose yourself in ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A wonderful novel which held me captivated and in awe ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Objev podobné jako This Must Be the Place - Maggie O’Farrellová

For fans of Modern Lovers and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo comes a tender queer romance about one woman’s rediscovery of choice, hope, and wild love in the wake of her husband’s coma.When Lacie Johnson’s husband, Derek, suffers a stroke at forty-seven and falls into a coma, her plans come to a screeching halt—asking Derek for a divorce, going back to school to get her master’s, and starting over as a single woman now that their children have grown up. But what begins as a disaster brings an unexpected blessing in the form of Quinn, a kind stranger whom Lacie meets in the halls of the hospital.This is just a stop-over for Quinn, who is traveling up to the British Columbia coast to live in a co-op of grief survivors on a remote island after the loss of her young daughter. She s also the former singer of a post-riot grrrl band who fled the group and the public eye more than fifteen years ago for reasons unknown. Lacie thinks she s discovered in Quinn the life and the person she’s always wanted. But Quinn harbors a secret that connects her to Derek. And if Derek wakes up, Quinn must come clean and risk destroying her growing relationship with Lacie.Told in alternating points of view, All This Can Be True follows Lacie and Quinn as they make the journey to each other—and then grapple with the fallout.

Objev podobné jako All This Can Be True - Jen Michalski

The Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues.From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso s blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book Kassia St Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colours and where they come from (whether Van Gogh s chrome yellow sunflowers or punk s fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilisation. Across fashion and politics, art and war, The Secret Lives of Colour tell the vivid story of our culture.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Lives of Colour - Kassia St Clair

An exquisite new short story from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Small Things Like These and Foster. A genuine once-in-a-generation writer. The TimesAfter an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he could have spent his life, had he acted differently.All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude - and the true significance of this particular date is revealed. From one of the finest writers working today, Keegan s new story asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women. Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving. Hilary Mantel Claire Keegan makes her moments real - and then she makes them matter. Colm Toibin

Objev podobné jako So Late in the Day - Claire Keeganová

A thoroughly enjoyable mystery story with all the tropes and pleasures of a golden age detective story Observer A glamorous recipe of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Agatha Christie Paula Sutton Imbued with luxury and lurking danger S.J. Bennett Murderously fun Jessica Bull1922: You are cordially invited to summer at the Gatsby Mansion in West Egg, with the most illustrious - and the deadliest - guest list.Freshly twenty-one and sporting a daring new bob, Greta Gatsby - younger sister to the infamous Jay - is finally free of finishing school. An idyllic summer stretches ahead of her at the Gatsby Mansion, the jewel of West Egg.But when Greta arrives at the secluded white-stone estate bathed in the late-afternoon light, she finds she isn t the only visitor. Jay is hosting an intimate gathering of New York s fashionable set: Daisy and Tom Buchanan, along with his brother Edgar, Nick Carraway and Jordan Baker.That evening, the guests enjoy a candelabra-lit dinner party. That night, they dance to the lilt of the gramophone. The next morning, one of them is missing.Murder has come to West Egg, the warm breeze tainted by scandal, betrayal and secrets. Turning sleuth isn t how Greta meant to spend her summer - but what choice does she have when one of them could be next?The gilded opulence of the Roaring Twenties. A murder that scandalises high society. And a clever young woman of unusual persistence . . . A deliciously unputdownable whodunnit perfect for fans of The Christie Affair and Miss Austen Investigates. Compelling and bursting with 1920s flair, this new twist on the iconic tale will delight newcomers and old fans alike CE McGill, author of Our Hideous Progeny Absolutely devoured this glorious romp of a novel. The Gatsby Gambit is pure escapist fun - a pacy, clever, witty mystery that I galloped through with sheer delight Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings A glamour-filled, thrilling read that kept me guessing to the end! It was such a treat to be back in the world of Gatsby! Kate Weston, author of You May Now Kill the Bride Claire Anderson-Wheeler brilliantly intertwines the allure of the Jazz Age with a gripping murder mystery in The Gatsby Gambit. A dazzling homage to Fitzgerald s world, this novel captivates from the first page to the last Joanna Wallace, author of You d Look Better as a Ghost Lively, smart, and fun . . . As charming as Daisy Buchanan herself Flynn Berry, author of Northern Spy With a fiercely defiant female lead and secrets as sharp as the prose, The Gatsby Gambit oozes glamour and intrigue. I loved this bold take on a beloved classic Trisha Sakhlecha, author of The Inheritance

Objev podobné jako The Gatsby Gambit - Claire Anderson-Wheeler

The electrifying new thriller from the author of the acclaimed The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August.Kepler is like you, but not like you. With a simple touch, Kepler can move into any body, live any life - for a moment, a day or for years. And your life could be next.SOME PEOPLE TOUCH LIVES. OTHERS TAKE THEM. I DO BOTH. Just extraordinary Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go North s talent shines out Sunday Times Dazzlingly imaginative Sunday Mirror Breathless and brilliantly original Love Reading Destined to be one of the biggest thrillers of the year Rick O Shea, radio presenterDiscover the mesmerising new novel from one of the most original new voices in modern fiction.Also by Claire NorthThe First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustThe Sudden Appearance of Hope (winner of the World Fantasy Award 2017)The End of the Day (shortlisted for the Sunday Times/PFD Young Writer of the Year Award 2017)84KThe Gameshouse

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Things are about to go off script . . . A love just for show grows into something more in this swoonworthy romance from the author of The Romantic Agenda, perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston, Talia Hibbert, and Jasmine Guillory. Claire is a powerhouse author to watch KOSOKO JACKSON A romance novel unlike any other ALI HAZELWOOD Sparkling with emotion and humour ASHLEY HERRING-BLAKE____________________Ambitious and successful businesswoman Zinnia is done with waiting around for love. Turning her dating profile into a marriage-merger proposal is the perfect solution: a few strategic meetings, move in together, get married - all within thirty days. Everyone doubts her plan . . . but then she meets Jordan, a near-perfect applicant with a big secret. Jordan s family has spent the last decade starring in a massively popular reality show about their lives, and he has finally agreed to join the cast. Already out of his comfort zone, Production are now demanding that, in order to boost viewership, he needs to get married on the show . . . to his ex. Realising that Zinnia could be his way out of the situation, Jordan proposes a mutually beneficial marriage agreement: she gets her business partner husband, and he gets to help his family on his terms - by marrying Zinnia instead. But, as the line between reality and show blurs, the pair are soon faced with a choice: their tidy, unemotional contract or the beautifully messy love story they have stumbled into.

Objev podobné jako The Marriage Narrative - Claire Kann

This Must Be the Place explores how music can make cities better.

Objev podobné jako This Must Be the Place - Shain Shapiro

A STEPHEN CURRY S BOOK CLUB PICKSOUTHERN INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS ALLIANCE BESTSELLER“A story of triumph and resilience centered around those who dedicated their lives to the Civil Rights movement. It reminds us that, in order to truly appreciate how far we’ve come—and how far we still have to go—we must acknowledge the past and pay homage to those who laid the foundation. It reminds us that everyday people can be heroes if they stand up for what’s right. It reminds us that we’re not alone in our experiences, and that if we work together, we can make impactful change.”—Stephen Curry “The Movement Made Us takes literature to a momentous Southern Black space to which I honestly never thought a book could take us. This is literally the Movement that made us and both Davids love us whole here with a creation that is as ingenious as it is soulfully sincere. Stunning.”—Kiese Laymon, author of HeavyA dynamic family exchange that pivots between the voices of a father and son, The Movement Made Us is a unique work of oral history and memoir, chronicling the extraordinary story of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and its living legacy embodied in Black Lives Matter. David Dennis Sr, a core architect of the movement, speaks out for the first time, swapping recollections both harrowing and joyful with David Jr, a journalist working on the front lines of change today. Taken together, their stories paint a critical portrait of America, casting one nation’s image through the lens of two individual Black men and their unique relationship. Playful and searching, anxious and restorative, fearless and driving, this intimate memoir features scenes from across David Sr’s life, as he becomes involved in the movement, tries to move beyond it, and ultimately returns to it to find final solace and new sense of self—revealing a survivor who travels eternally with a cabal of ghosts. A crucial addition to Civil Rights history, The Movement Made Us is the story of a nation reckoning with change and the hopes, struggles, setbacks, and triumphs of modern Black life. This is it: the extant chronicle of why we live, why we move, and for what we are made.

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With a masterly contribution by Patrick Chamoiseau, this book offers an invitation to overturn historical codes to forge a future of relationship. Cheryl Finley, with 20 years of research on historic and contemporary images of the transatlantic slave trade, comments on exhibition views form Raphael Barontini’s major exhibit at the Panthe´on (October 2023-February 2024). As plunge into Raphae¨l Barontini’s artistic universe, each work becomes a vibrant weaving of historical fragments.The exploration of resistance, the dialogue between image and action, and the celebration of forgotten heroes are revealed throughout the pages, with striking details of works commented on by the artist.

Objev podobné jako Raphael Barontini: We Could Be Heroes - Raphael Barontini

*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren t strong like lions, we don t swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don t have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you ll ever hear. And it s a true story . . . Have you ever wondered how we got here? From hunting mammoths, to flying to the moon? It is because we are unstoppable. But what made us so? Well, we have the most amazing superpower: the ability to tell stories. Fairy tales have led us from imagining ghosts and spirits to being able to create money (yes, really!). And this has made us very powerful . . . but very deadly. Nothing stands in our way, and we always want more. So get ready for the most amazing story there ever was - the incredible true tale of the Unstoppables. Find out how fire shrank our stomachs, how our ancestors spoke to animals, what football can tell us about being human, how we used our superpower for good and bad . . . and how YOU have the superpower to change the world. With full-colour illustrations showing the relentless rise and rise of the human race, this is history like you ve never experienced it before.

Objev podobné jako Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World - Yuval Noah Harari

We humans aren t strong like lions, we don t swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don t have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you ll ever hear. And it s a true story . . .Have you ever wondered how we got here? From hunting mammoths, to flying to the moon? It is because we are unstoppable. But what made us so? Well, we have the most amazing superpower: the ability to tell stories. Fairy tales have led us from imagining ghosts and spirits to being able to create money (yes, really!). And this has made us very powerful . . . but very deadly. Nothing stands in our way, and we always want more. So get ready for the most amazing story there ever was - the incredible true tale of the Unstoppables. Find out how fire shrank our stomachs, how our ancestors spoke to animals, what football can tell us about being human, how we used our superpower for good and bad . . . and how YOU have the superpower to change the world. With full-colour illustrations showing the relentless rise and rise of the human race, this is history like you ve never experienced it before.

Objev podobné jako Unstoppable Us, Volume 1 - Yuval Noah Harari

The who, what, where, when and how of human evolution, from one of the world s experts on the dating of prehistoric fossils Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs Fascinating and entertaining. If you read one book on human origins, this should be it Ian Morris, author of Why the West Rules - For Now 50,000 years ago, we were not the only species of human in the world. There were at least four others, including the Neanderthals, Homo floresiensis, Homo luzonesis and the Denisovans. At the forefront of the latter s ground-breaking discovery was Oxford Professor Tom Higham. In The World Before Us, he explains the scientific and technological advancements - in radiocarbon dating and ancient DNA, for example - that allowed each of these discoveries to be made, enabling us to be more accurate in our predictions about not just how long ago these other humans lived, but how they lived, interacted and live on in our genes today. This is the story of us, told for the first time with its full cast of characters.

Objev podobné jako The World Before Us - Tom Higham

This timely book explores immigration into the United States and the effect it has had on national identity, domestic politics and foreign relations from the 1920s to 2006. Comparing the immigration experiences of Chinese, Japanese, Mexicans, Cubans, Central Americans and Vietnamese, this book highlights how the US viewed each group throughout the American century, the various factors that have shaped US immigration, and the ways in which these debates influenced relations with the wider world. Using a comparative approach, Montoya offers an insight into the themes that have surrounded immigration, its role in forming a national identity and the ways in which changing historical contexts have shaped and re-shaped conversations about immigrants in the United States. This account helps us better understand the implications and importance of immigration throughout the American century, and informs present-day debates surrounding the issue.

Objev podobné jako A Diplomatic History of US Immigration during the 20th Century - Benjamin Montoya

Kniha - autor Tom Higham, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The who, what, where, when and how of human evolution, from one of the world's experts on the dating of prehistoric fossils' Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs 'Fascinating and entertaining. If you read one book on human origins, this should be it' Ian Morris, author of Why the West Rules - For Now 50,000 years ago, we were not the only species of human in the world. There were at least four others, including the Neanderthals, Homo floresiensis, Homo luzonesis and the Denisovans. At the forefront of the latter's ground-breaking discovery was Oxford Professor Tom Higham. In The World Before Us, he explains the scientific and technological advancements - in radiocarbon dating and ancient DNA, for example - that allowed each of these discoveries to be made, enabling us to be more accurate in our predictions about not just how long ago these other humans lived,...

Objev podobné jako The World Before Us: How Science is Revealing a New Story of Our Human Origins (0241989051)

The sequel to the international bestseller One of Us is LyingWelcome back to Bayview High . . .It s been a year since the events of One Of Us Is Lying.But nothing has settled for the residents of Bayview. Not now someone has started playing a sinister game of Truth or Dare.Choose truth? You must reveal your darkest secret.Choose dare? Well, that could be even more dangerous. Even deadly.When the game takes an even darker turn, suddenly no one at Bayview High knows who to trust.But they need to find out who is behind the game, before it s too late.

Objev podobné jako One of Us Is Next - Karen McManus

Whether we share a toy or rescue an animal, all acts of kindness ⠓ no matter how big or small ⠓ make our community STRONGER! A gorgeous board book by award-winning illustrator Sophie Beer. From sharing our crayons to inviting everyone to play, this book shows us lots of ways to spread kindness and friendship! Vibrant artwork is paired with sweet, simple text to show little readers the beauty of a caring word or a helping hand. Featuring chunky pages and a diverse array of charming characters, this book perfectly captures the importance of kindness and inclusivity. Don⠙t miss Sophie Beer⠙s other uplifting titles in the It s Cool to be Kind series, including You⠙re Fabulous As You Are, Change Starts With Us, Love Makes a Family and How to Say Hello.

Objev podobné jako Kindness Makes Us Strong - Sophie Beer

Freedom to be us in full glory and messiness ... a fun and freeing read Melissa Hemsley A powerful, freeing, thought-provoking read Anna Mathur For most of my life, I ve lived as though there s a Platonic ideal of me, and if I just try hard enough, I can be it.That, my friends, is nuts. Most of us spend our lives trying to be a better version of ourselves - happier, healthier, fitter, calmer, selfless ... But what if all the things that we re supposed to be striving for aren t all they re cracked up to be? What if we leaned into our lesser traits instead? Be Bad Better calls into question our constructed ideas of good and bad and relentless pursuit of self-improvement. From anger to messiness, laziness to aging, it deconstructs our so-called flaws and instead offers a radical framework for self-acceptance. Fascinating and furious, Be Bad Better shows us that we do not have to be good, and not trying so hard will set us free.

Objev podobné jako Be Bad, Better - Rebecca Seal

Charming and very funny. A wonderful caper, full of adventure, humour and admirable alliteration! Dermot O LearyThe first in a mischievous, laugh-out loud and charming illustrated series from a beloved and bestselling illustratorItâ ™s Marty Mooseâ ™s first day on the job as Postmouse. Heâ ™s ironed his uniform, polished his buttons and waxed his whiskers; he s ready to go! But things take a tricky turn when he gets lost in Whisker Warren and needs rescuing by a doolally rabbit named Nibbles, and then gets caught in the crossfire of two less-than-neighbourly toads. Who knew postage could be so perilous!With lively, funny and characterful illustration and a brilliantly charming voice, this series is perfect for newly confident readers.

Objev podobné jako Marty Moose: First Class Mischief - Claire Powell

1922: You are cordially invited to summer at the Gatsby Mansion in West Egg, with the most illustrious - and the deadliest - guest list.Freshly twenty-one and sporting a daring new bob, Greta Gatsby - younger sister to the infamous Jay - is finally free of finishing school. An idyllic summer stretches ahead of her at the Gatsby Mansion, the jewel of West Egg.But when Greta arrives at the secluded white-stone estate bathed in the late-afternoon light, she finds she isn t the only visitor.Jay is hosting an intimate gathering of New York s fashionable set: Daisy and Tom Buchanan, along with his brother Edgar, Nick Carraway and Jordan Baker.That evening, the guests enjoy a candelabra-lit dinner party. That night, they dance to the lilt of the gramophone.The next morning, one of them is missing.Murder has come to West Egg, the warm breeze tainted by scandal, betrayal and secrets. Turning sleuth isn t how Greta meant to spend her summer - but what choice does she have when one of them could be next?A deliciously unputdownable whonunnit perfect for fans of The Christie Affair and Miss Austen Investigates.

Objev podobné jako The Gatsby Gambit - Claire Anderson-Wheeler

An uplifting and unforgettable story of love, hope â “ and finding you re not alone . . .NAMED ONE TO WATCH IN GRAZIA, CULTUREFLY, THE BOOKSELLER AND BY THE BBC Gorgeous. I shed tears. Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful MARIAN KEYES Heartbreaking and glorious . . . [An] absolute joy of a novel HEAT, BOOK OF THE WEEK Beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely. It s such a pleasure to spend time in Meredith s world DAISY BUCHANAN Touching and funny and sad and hopeful. I loved Meredith, Alone so much! JANE FALLON________Meredith Maggs has everything a person needs.A best friend in Sadie.A beloved cat in Fred.Jigsaws to fill the time.Recipes to perfect.Even a weekly visit from the Tesco delivery guy.So what if she hasn t left the house in 1,214 days? That her memories are treacherous, and it s getting harder to ignore the estranged sister knocking at her door.How long can one woman keep the world out?How long before she invites in what s out there?And how long does it take to discover the person you were meant to be?________ Absolutely gorgeous. If you like a book that makes you feel all the feels, this is the one to go for Miranda Dickinson I laughed, I cried, and I bowed down to the brilliant author of this brilliant book Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of That Night Thought provoking, relatable and hopeful. Ultimately this is a very human novel with a huge amount of heart Culturefly, Books To Look Forward To A gorgeous, charming novel . . . Sweet, moving, funny and hopeful, with a courageous heroine who sweeps you up in her story Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne This will be big The Bookseller Editor s Choice

Objev podobné jako Meredith, Alone - Claire Alexander

A Blomus Béló sorozatú fehérboros poharak 400 ml-es térfogattal rendelkeznek, szürke színben. Kézzel készített, egyedi darabok, melyek elegáns megjelenést kölcsönöznek. A pohárkészlet tökéletesen kombinálható a Béló sorozat többi termékével.

• Kézzel készített, egyedi darabok
• Elegáns, modern design
• Béló sorozat többi termékével harmonikusan kombinálható
• Ideális a fehérbor szerelmeseinek

Objev podobné jako Sada sklenic na bílé víno BELO Blomus 400 ml šedé 2 ks