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Fifty-something newspaper columnist, Frank Savage, pens a controversial piece calling for dogs and babies to be banned from cafés as his swansong to journalism. Instead of being dismissed, the column catapults him to stardom—and into further trouble.On a night out, Frank spots his arch-enemy, Brewster, 56—an apparently reformed racist, homophobic football hooligan turned drug dealer, now a respected figure in the local community—whom he blames for his brother’s death.This coincides with the arrival of his eldest daughter, Naomi, whom Frank hasn’t seen for years. A genius with numbers, she works for an organised crime syndicate in London, headed by the Wise One, but is desperate to break free and go straight. The Syndicate places Naomi in the seaside town of Portobello, Edinburgh, to work alongside Brewster, overseeing their money laundering operation.As Naomi and Frank grow closer and begin to heal old wounds, neither realises they are both hiding secrets that would devastate the other.

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Exquisite hardcover gift edition of the groundbreaking poetry collection by the leader of the "New York School" of poetry, Frank O''Hara. Published on the 50th anniversary of Lunch Poems.Lunch Poems, first published in 1964 by City Lights Books as number nineteen in the Pocket Poets series, is widely considered to be Frank O''Hara''s freshest and most accomplished collection of poetry. Edited by the poet in collaboration with Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Donald Allen, who had published O''Hara''s poems in his monumental The New American Poetry in 1960, it contains some of the poet''s best known works including "The Day Lady Died," "Ave Maria," and "Poem" [Lana Turner has collapsed!]. These are the compelling and formally inventive poems—casually composed, for example, in his office at The Museum of Modern Art, in the street at lunchtime or on the Staten Island Ferry en route to a poetry reading—that made O''Hara a dynamic leader of the "New York School" of poets.This new limited 50th anniversary edition contains a preface by John Ashbery and an editor''s note by City Lights publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti, along with facsimile reproductions of a selection of previously unpublished correspondence between Ferlinghetti and O''Hara that shed new light on the preparation of Lunch."I hope that everyone will delight in the new edition of Frank''s LUNCH POEMS. The correspondence between Lawrence and Frank is great. Frank was just 33 when he wrote to Lawrence in 1959 and 38 when LUNCH POEMS was published! The fact that City Lights kept Frank''s LUNCH POEMS in print all these years has been extraordinary, wonderful and a constant comfort. Hurray for independent publishers and independent bookstores. Many thanks always to Lawrence Ferlinghetti and everyone at City Lights." —Maureen O''Hara, sister of Frank O''Hara"O''Hara speaks directly across the decades to our hopes and fears and especially our delights; his lines are as intimate as a telephone call. Few books of his era show less age."—Dwight Garner, New York Times"As collections go, none brings . . . quality to the fore more than the thirty-seven Lunch Poems, published in 1964 by City Lights."—Nicole Rudick, The Paris Review"What O''Hara is getting at is a sense of the evanescence, and the power, of great art, that inextricable contradiction — that what makes it moving and transcendent is precisely our knowledge that it will pass away. This is the ethos at the center of Lunch Poems: not the informal or the conversational for their own sake but rather in the service of something more intentional, more connective, more engaged." —David L. Ulin, Los Angeles TImes"The collection broadcasts snark, exuberance, lonely earnestness, and minute-by-minute autobiography to a wide, vague audience—much like today''s Twitter and Facebook feeds."—Micah Mattix, The Atlantic

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An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who has taught her dog, Stella, to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words.When speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger first came home with her puppy, Stella, it didn't take long for her to start drawing connections between her job and her new pet. During the day, she worked with toddlers with significant delays in language development and used Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to help them communicate. At night, she wondered: If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn't they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans?Christina decided to put her theory to the test with Stella and started using a paw-sized button programmed with her voice to say the word "outside" when clicked, whenever she took Stella out of the house. A few years later, Stella now has a bank of more than thirty word buttons, and uses them daily either individually or together to create near-complete sentences.How Stella Learned to Talk is part memoir and part how-to guide. It chronicles the journey Christina and Stella have taken together, from the day they met, to the day Stella "spoke" her first word, and the other breakthroughs they've had since. It also reveals the techniques Christina used to teach Stella, broken down into simple stages and actionable steps any dog owner can use to start communicating with their pets.Filled with conversations that Stella and Christina have had, as well as the attention to developmental detail that only a speech-language pathologist could know, How Stella Learned to Talk will be the indispensable dog book for the new decade.

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‘An enthralling guide to one of the world’s great cities – that blends history and insights into the present day from one of the most astute commentators on the politics of Istanbul'' PETER FRANKOPAN''A love letter to this ancient capital'' THE TIMESWalking along the crumbling defensive walls of Istanbul and talking to those he passes, Alexander Christie-Miller finds a distillation of the country’s history, a mirror of its present, and a shadow of its future.Caught between two seas and two continents, Istanbul lies at the centre of the most pressing challenges of our time. With environmental decay, rapacious development and tightening authoritarianism straining its social fabric to breaking point, it represents the precipitous moment civilizations around the world are currently facing.In and around its crumbling Byzantine-era fortifications, Alexander Christie-Miller meets people who are experiencing the looming crisis and fighting back, sometimes triumphing despite the odds.To the City seamlessly blends two narratives: the story of Turkey’s tumultuous recent past told through the lives of those who live around the walls, and the story of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II’s siege and capture of the city in 1453. That event still looms large in Turkey, as Recep Tayyip Erdoğan like a latter-day sultan invokes its memory as part of his effort to transform the country in an echo of its imperial past.This is a meditation on the soul of Istanbul, a paean to its resilience and fortitude. Walk with Christie-Miller and see the danger, beauty and hope.''Deftly weaving together Istanbul’s past and present, Christie-Miller’s work is a beautifully written, nuanced examination of a city whose story is so often told in binaries''Louise Callaghan, Turkey and Middle East correspondent for the Sunday Times and author of Father of Lions Speak

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‘An enthralling guide to one of the world’s great cities – that blends history and insights into the present day from one of the most astute commentators on the politics of Istanbul'' PETER FRANKOPAN''A love letter to this ancient capital'' THE TIMESWalking along the crumbling defensive walls of Istanbul and talking to those he passes, Alexander Christie-Miller finds a distillation of the country’s history, a mirror of its present, and a shadow of its future.Caught between two seas and two continents, Istanbul lies at the centre of the most pressing challenges of our time. With environmental decay, rapacious development and tightening authoritarianism straining its social fabric to breaking point, it represents the precipitous moment civilizations around the world are currently facing.In and around its crumbling Byzantine-era fortifications, Alexander Christie-Miller meets people who are experiencing the looming crisis and fighting back, sometimes triumphing despite the odds.To the City seamlessly blends two narratives: the story of Turkey’s tumultuous recent past told through the lives of those who live around the walls, and the story of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II’s siege and capture of the city in 1453. That event still looms large in Turkey, as Recep Tayyip Erdoğan like a latter-day sultan invokes its memory as part of his effort to transform the country in an echo of its imperial past.This is a meditation on the soul of Istanbul, a paean to its resilience and fortitude. Walk with Christie-Miller and see the danger, beauty and hope.

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‘Debbie is an amazing guide and has been instrumental in helping me discover my life purpose.’Roxie Nafousi, Sunday Times bestselling author of ManifestLearn how to decode your birth chart and reveal your soul’s mission for incredible personal growth. Astrology is the ultimate power tool for self-development, empowerment and healing. Its magic flows through every aspect of our lives – from our work and relationships to our inner power and creative inspiration – leaving signposts, messages and guidance to assist us on our soul journey. This book reveals how to join the dots between the messages and unlock your true cosmic potential. Drawing on her decades of experience, world-renowned Master Astrologer Debbie Frank will show you: – Why your soul is here at this moment and what your life purpose is. – How to interpret the positions and deep soul intentions of the planets and aspects in your birth chart. – The connection between the cosmos and your life through your angles. – How the nodes can reveal your soul path and soul connections with others. With these new insights into your birth chart and soul gifts, you''ll discover how to find your true purpose, raise your vibration and transform your life. [This book was first published as 9781788175623 What’s Your Soul Sign?]

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Tired of ghosting, gaslighting, guessing games, and going nowhere in love? What if the key to lasting love wasn''t swiping harder--but dating smarter? In 10 Dates to Your Soulmate, celebrity matchmaker and licensed therapist Dr. Christie Kederian uncovers how you can go from first date to knowing someone is your soulmate in 10 dates or less.Drawing on a decade of experience working with thousands of singles and serving as a professional matchmaker for platforms such as eHarmony, Dr. Christie introduces the groundbreaking 10-Date Method, a structured, research-informed approach to dating that helps you not only identify a good partner but also recognize your own roadblocks to love (and move past them once and for all).Whether you''ve been burned by apps, are tired of chasing unavailable people, or feel like love has passed you by, this book offers a fresh start built on wisdom, clarity, and action.Inside you''ll discover a research-backed, step-by-step process that will help you:Gain Clarity: Understand who you are, what you''re looking for, and your expectations for a relationshipHeal Your Past: Discover how past relationships may be holding you back from creating love with someone newDeepen Self-Awareness: Explore attachment wounds, fears, and vulnerabilities that often come to the surface early in a relationshipBreak Toxic Patterns: Identify common self-protective strategies that are no longer helping you and distinguish trauma responses from true red flagsFind Lasting Love: Approach commitment with confidence, not confusion, and build a relationship rooted in wisdom and emotional safety 10 Dates to Your Soulmate is more than just a book. It''s a transformational road map to authentic love that will empower you to show up authentically and shift from waiting to be chosen . . . to choosing with wisdom.Join thousands of people who have transformed their love lives with Dr. Christie''s proven method and take the first step toward finding your soulmate today.

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Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue that Christianity requires the least faith of all worldviews because it is the most reasonable. A valuable aid to those interested in examining the reasonableness of the Christian faith.

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Enough with the infighting, the truth-denying, the wild conspiracy claims, the looking backward, and the refusal to focus on the dangerous Biden agenda. Here’s Chris Christie’s urgent guide for recapturing Republican glory and winning elections again, told with all the New Jersey frankness and news-breaking insights that have made the two-term governor and presidential candidate an indispensable voice and instant New York Times bestselling author. As governor of New Jersey and a key Trump insider and longtime friend, Chris Christie has always been known for speaking his mind. Now that the depressing 2020 election is finally behind us, he shares his bold insights on how a battered Republican Party can soar into the future and start winning big elections again. The wrong answers are everywhere. Dangerous conspiracy theorists. A tired establishment. Truth deniers and political cowards. In Republican Rescue, Christie reveals exactly how absurd grievances and self-inflicted wounds sabotaged Donald Trump’s many successes and allowed Democrats to capture the White House, the House, and Senate in two years—a first for the GOP since the days of Herbert Hoover. In his frank and compelling voice, Christie dissects the last year of the Trump administration—which provoked nothing but conspiracy theories and infighting—and he lays out an honest and hopeful vision, explaining how Republicans can capture the future and save America from today’s damaging Democratic excesses. The core Republican values of Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan are as relevant now as they’ve ever been, Christie writes. Opportunity for all. A strong national defense. Leaders we can all be proud of. Americans in charge of their own lives. A federal government that answers to the people—not the other way around. But these Republican ideals need to be reinvigorated with fresh clarity and open arms. Christie watched in horror as some in his beloved party embraced paranoia and explained away violence. Determined to restore the party’s integrity and success, he shows how to build a movement voters will flock to again, a Republicanism that’s blunt, smart, conservative, potent, and perfectly suited for the 21st century.

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''This book is a beautiful, heartwarming read. It’s a story of love, friendship and secrets and I devoured every page'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Full of warmth, fun and feel-good factor'' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie FfordeWhen travel writer Jack Hartwell arrives on Puffin Island amidst a terrible storm, he stumbles into The Story Shop, the island''s quaint bookshop.Seeking refuge, he finds himself immersed in Amelia Brown''s enchanting world of books, puffins, and an eccentric group of book club regulars. So when the enigmatic Amelia challenges Jack to read a mysterious novel The Temptation Bucket List – and to complete its challenges with her – he can’t resist.But with Jack’s time on Puffin Island ticking away, the stakes rise. The final item on the list? To share a secret that no one else knows…Praise for The Story Shop:''This book is a work of art and I think Christie’s best one yet!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''There is something magical about Christie''s Puffin Island. I just adore this series'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Full of love, friendship and wonderful adventures … a real page turner'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I fall more in love with Puffin Island and its inhabitants with each book! The Story Shop will get under your skin and stay with you long after you have finished reading it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! Well done Christie Barlow for writing such a stunning romantic, mystery masterpiece! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''Christie Barlow has the knack of transporting you and making you want to be part of the community she writes about … highly recommend'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''Another brilliant read about Puffin Island. Christie Barlow never disappoints. Can’t wait for the next one'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️''I loved returning to Puffin Island and it''s people. They feel like family to me. I hope this series never ends!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringAgatha Christie is a global bestseller. Her work has been translated into over 100 languages and adapted for stage and screen. Christie''s writing life ran from 1920 to the 1970s, and she didn''t just write puzzles, she wrote plays, supernatural stories, thrillers, satires, and domestic noir. She also commented obliquely but perceptively on the social and cultural changes of a troubled century. Christie''s work tells the story of a changing Britain, but perhaps her greatest achievement is not to be limited by that national context. Her stories achieve the rare feat of appearing both universal and specific and can seemingly be adapted for almost any context. This Very Short Introduction investigates why the novels of a middle-class, middlebrow Englishwoman were so successful, and why they continue to appeal to such a broad range of readers. Chapters explore the context of Christie''s writing, and the clue-puzzle detective fiction structure at which she excelled, but they also question the familiar assumptions that surround her and what we think we know about her work. Gill Plain examines Christie''s capacity to register the zeitgeist, and consider how her novels reveal anxieties surrounding gender roles, the family, war, justice, ethics, and nation. Her fascination with hypocrisy, power, abuse, deceit, and despair continues to resonate with readers - and screenwriters - who respond to her light touch and dark imagination to repurpose her stories with the fears and desires most appropriate to their time. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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The Tour de France has been thrilling people and challenging cyclists for well over a century and is seen by many to be the pinnacle of cycling achievements. From the controversies to the coloured jerseys and the mountain climbs to the sprints, the Tour de France is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world and makes headline news every year. With fascinating tidbits and remarkable stories behind this prestigious and grueling event from dramatic victories to heart-wrenching defeats, this tiny tome dives into the legendary riders, epic battles and memorable moments along with the passion, perseverance and passion of this thrilling race. Whether an armchair fanatic or a cycling champion, this Little Guide to the Tour de France has something for everyone. Packed with quotes, facts and trivia, it''s the ultimate companion to the ultimate challenge.

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Christina Aguilera Definition, 30 ml, Parfémované vody pro ženy, Už jen skutečnost, že jste žena, z vás dělá mimořádně silnou osobnost. V každé z nás se ukrývá jiná moc a parfémovaná voda pro ženy Christina Aguilera Definition je oslavou těchto kontrastů. Tóny květin a pižma se propojují ve vonné kompozici, která odráží vnitřní ženskou sílu. květinová pižmová vůně další ze série vůní pěvecké ikony Christiny Aguilery nejlépe vynikne v chladnějších měsících Složení vůně: V prvních okamžicích po přivonění vás upoutá spojení italské mandarinky a sicilského bergamotu s podkresem jablka. Krátce nato se vmísí orchidejové tóny, které se pozvolna začnou propojovat se základem vůně. Ten je tvořen balzamickou sametovou vůní ambry, čistým pudrovým pižmem, sladkým otočníkem a hinoki. Příběh vůně: Sílu, sebevědomí i úspěch žen – to vše zosobňuje vůně Christina Aguilera Definition, která byla představena na podzim roku 2017. Parfémovaná voda s citrusovým úvodem a dřevitým pižmovým finišem si získá nejen obdivovatelky této zpěvačky.

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Christina Aguilera Definition, 50 ml, Parfémované vody pro ženy, Už jen skutečnost, že jste žena, z vás dělá mimořádně silnou osobnost. V každé z nás se ukrývá jiná moc a parfémovaná voda pro ženy Christina Aguilera Definition je oslavou těchto kontrastů. Tóny květin a pižma se propojují ve vonné kompozici, která odráží vnitřní ženskou sílu. květinová pižmová vůně další ze série vůní pěvecké ikony Christiny Aguilery nejlépe vynikne v chladnějších měsících Složení vůně: V prvních okamžicích po přivonění vás upoutá spojení italské mandarinky a sicilského bergamotu s podkresem jablka. Krátce nato se vmísí orchidejové tóny, které se pozvolna začnou propojovat se základem vůně. Ten je tvořen balzamickou sametovou vůní ambry, čistým pudrovým pižmem, sladkým otočníkem a hinoki. Příběh vůně: Sílu, sebevědomí i úspěch žen – to vše zosobňuje vůně Christina Aguilera Definition, která byla představena na podzim roku 2017. Parfémovaná voda s citrusovým úvodem a dřevitým pižmovým finišem si získá nejen obdivovatelky této zpěvačky.

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Christina Aguilera Definition, 15 ml, Parfémované vody pro ženy, Už jen skutečnost, že jste žena, z vás dělá mimořádně silnou osobnost. V každé z nás se ukrývá jiná moc a parfémovaná voda pro ženy Christina Aguilera Definition je oslavou těchto kontrastů. Tóny květin a pižma se propojují ve vonné kompozici, která odráží vnitřní ženskou sílu. květinová pižmová vůně další ze série vůní pěvecké ikony Christiny Aguilery nejlépe vynikne v chladnějších měsících Složení vůně: V prvních okamžicích po přivonění vás upoutá spojení italské mandarinky a sicilského bergamotu s podkresem jablka. Krátce nato se vmísí orchidejové tóny, které se pozvolna začnou propojovat se základem vůně. Ten je tvořen balzamickou sametovou vůní ambry, čistým pudrovým pižmem, sladkým otočníkem a hinoki. Příběh vůně: Sílu, sebevědomí i úspěch žen – to vše zosobňuje vůně Christina Aguilera Definition, která byla představena na podzim roku 2017. Parfémovaná voda s citrusovým úvodem a dřevitým pižmovým finišem si získá nejen obdivovatelky této zpěvačky.

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Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Chesterton and nine other writers from the legendary Detection Club collaborate in this fiendishly clever but forgotten crime novel first published 80 years ago. Inspector Rudge does not encounter many cases of murder in the sleepy seaside town of Whynmouth. But when an old sailor lands a rowing boat containing a fresh corpse with a stab wound to the chest, the Inspector's investigation immediately comes up against several obstacles. The vicar, whose boat the body was found in, is clearly withholding information, and the victim's niece has disappeared. There is clearly more to this case than meets the eye - even the identity of the victim is called into doubt. Inspector Rudge begins to wonder just how many people have contributed to this extraordinary crime and whether he will ever unravel it... In 1931, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and ten other crime writers from the newly-formed `Detection Club' collaborated in publishing a unique crime novel. In a literary game of consequences, each author would write one chapter, leaving G.K. Chesterton to write a typically paradoxical prologue and Anthony Berkeley to tie up all the loose ends. In addition, each of the authors provided their own solution in a sealed envelope, all of which appeared at the end of the book, with Agatha Christie's ingenious conclusion acknowledged at the time to be `enough to make the book worth buying on its own'. The authors of this novel are: G. K. Chesterton, Canon Victor Whitechurch, G. D. H. Cole and Margaret Cole, Henry Wade, Agatha Christie, John Rhode, Milward Kennedy, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ronald Knox, Freeman Wills Crofts, Edgar Jepson, Clemence Dane and Anthony Berkeley.

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Tory Van Dyne is the most down-to-earth member of a decidedly eccentric old-money New York family. For one thing, as book conservator at Manhattan''s Mystery Guild Library, she actually has a job. Plus, she''s left up-town society behind for a quiet life downtown. So she''s not thrilled when she discovers a woman in the library''s Christie Room who calmly introduces herself as Agatha Christie, politely requests a cocktail, and announces she''s there to help solve a murder - that has not yet happened. But as soon as Tory determines that this is just a fairly nutty Christie fangirl, her socialite/actress cousin Nicola gets caught up in the suspicious death of her less-than-lovable talent agent. Nic, as always, looks to Tory for help. Tory, in turn, looks to Mrs. Christie. The woman, whoever or whatever she is, clearly knows her stuff when it comes to crime. Aided by a found family of unlikely sleuths - including a snarky librarian, an eleven-year-old computer whiz, and an NYPD detective with terrible taste in suits - Tory and the woman claiming to be her very much deceased literary idol begin to unravel the twists and turns of a murderer''s devious mind. Because, in the immortal words of Miss Jane Marple, ''murder is never simple.''

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Addressing the struggles of young girls everywhere, this hilariously relatable comic guide to life provides real advice and encourages a new generation of teen girls to find confidence and embrace individuality. With friends, love, social media, body image, and more--navigating young adulthood can seem impossible. The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl provides humorous and highly relatable guidelines for all of the struggles young girls face, presented in author Christina De Witte's signature comic style and told from the point of view of her lovable Instagram and Internet character, Chrostin. A Hyperbole and a Half for the young adult audience, the book includes comics and hands-on advice about serious issues like mental health and self-care, and also deals with questions on every young girl's mind, like "Can you survive on pizza alone?" Quirky, hilarious, and sincere, The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl empowers young women to challenge society's unrealistic standards of beauty and embrace their individuality. This is sure to be a favorite for teen girls.

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What are you willing to do to survive? What are you willing to endure if it means you might live?'Achingly moving, gives much-needed hope . . . Deserves the status both as a valuable historical source and as a stand-out memoir' Daily Express'A story that needs to be heard' 5***** Reader Review Entering Terezin, a Nazi concentration camp, Franci was expected to die. She refused. In the summer of 1942, twenty-two-year-old Franci Rabinek - designated a Jew by the Nazi racial laws - arrived at Terezin, a concentration camp and ghetto forty miles north of her home in Prague. It would be the beginning of her three-year journey from Terezin to the Czech family camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau, to the slave labour camps in Hamburg, and finally to Bergen Belsen. Franci, a spirited and glamorous young woman, was known among her fellow inmates as the Prague dress designer. Having endured the transportation of her parents, she never forgot her mother's parting words:'Your only duty to us is to stay alive'. During an Auschwitz selection, Franci would spontaneously lie to Nazi officer Dr Josef Mengele, and claim to be an electrician. A split-second decision that would go on to endanger - and save - her life. Unpublished for 50 years, Franci's War is an astonishing account of one woman's attempt to survive. Heartbreaking and candid, Franci finds the light in her darkest years and the horrors she faces instill in her, strength and resilience to survive and to live again. She gives a voice to the women prisoners in her tight-knit circle of friends. Her testimony sheds new light on the alliances, love affairs, and sexual barter that took place during the Holocaust, offering a compelling insight into the resilience and courage of ordinary people in an extraordinary situation. Above all, Franci's War asks us to explore what it takes to survive, and what it means to truly live. 'A candid account of shocking events. Franci is someone many women today will be able to identify with' 5***** Reader Review'First-hand accounts of life in Nazi death camps never lose their terrible power but few are as extraordinary as Franci's War' Mail on Sunday'Fascinating and traumatic. Well worth a read' 5***** Reader Review

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How to work and manage others successfully in matrix organisations operating across regions and functions, with global teams, customers and supply chains. Traditional management training prioritizes clarity, predictability and control. In a matrix we need to be able to balance this with the ability to tolerate ambiguity, manage uncertainty and decentralize control. Managers need an expanded toolkit to help them move from the hard to the soft, from the concrete to the ambiguous and back again depending on the situation. Making the Matrix Work helps you develop your matrix mindset and will show you how to establish and engage networks that do not depend on role, control or authority to get things done.This 10 year anniversary edition has been extensively revised to cover Agile and digital working, for those working and managing in the fast paced new world of work, with autonomous teams, iterative working and non-hierarchical leadership. It will includes new material on alignment and connecting across silos, and on autonomous teams as well as 3 major new chapters on:Change and stabilityHierarchyNetworks There are updates to terms and techniques throughout the book to reflect hybrid and post pandemic working considerations and the impact of digital transformation.

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Frank Sayi grew up in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, in the 1970s. His childhood straddled two very significant periods in his country''s history, both of which heavily influenced his memoir. The first was the war of liberation (1975-1979), closely followed by the post-independence internecine war (1981-1987).Crucially, Frank was raised in a native reserve in colonial Rhodesia, a country under white minority rule, governed by Ian Smith''s racist and illegal regime. Native reserves were places of repression, and containment-replete of hope.Frank and his two older sisters, Thoko and Gift, lived with their grandmother, a stern, wise, mercurial matriarch, capable of intimidating severity, and her son Uncle Sami. Frank''s mother, the main breadwinner, lived in the city. Frank and his siblings didn''t see much of her; in his mind she was just another sister.The memoir is intricately woven around the lives of the members of Frank''s immediate family, whom he uses to foreground the tragic lives of a people caught within the web of war.Their lives were extremely hard. During the war a dusk-to-dawn curfew was declared, schools were closed, and food supply chains and clothing contaminated with poison. Thousands of refugees fled the warring factions. There seemed to Frank to be no difference between government soldiers, various law enforcement agencies, and the guerrillas fighting for freedom: they were all men of violence, who terrorised the civilian population.However, by June 1979 there was a brief hiatus in fighting. And after protracted negotiations, Blacks gained their independence from white rule in April 1980. The country had a new name: Zimbabwe; Blacks welcomed a new national anthem-Nkosi sikelel''Africa! - God Bless Africa - but after an extra-ordinarily convenient discovery of an arms cache was made on a farm in Matabeleland, the stronghold of the opposition, Robert Mugabe declared total war on Matabeleland. He unleashed Gukurundi, his North Korean-trained partisan army on the Ndebele people who hadn''t voted for him. Simply put, this was a war of retribution.By 1982 Frank had joined his father''s family in N''kayi, one of the areas to experience the most intense violence and massacres by Gukurahundi soldiers. By using scorched-earth tactics, they brought famine, disease, murder, rape, and terror.Within their first week of deployment, they''d ruthlessly dispensed with more than 2000 lives.And as a silhouette of war, Frank''s memoir showcases human capacity for extra-ordinary violence, but also, compassion, endurance, survival and the triumph of the human spirit. It binds together the narratives from two wars and acts as lens through which the implications of political violence in Zimbabwe can be understood. Frank goes beyond and beneath standard historical narratives of war and examines the psychological impact of war on ordinary people.But more importantly, Frank''s memoir tells of a childhood conditioned in the shadow of the mayhem brought about by the structure and dehumanising effects of colonialism and it''s dreadful legacy, and the impact of civil war. Yet it is full of moving, hilarious, and beautiful stories of innocence and the increasingly hard-won experience of a war-torn childhood, and the development of a man who was determined to leave this violence behind.

Objev podobné jako No Safer Kinder Hatred - Frank Thabani Sayi

Frank Sayi grew up in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, in the 1970s. His childhood straddled two very significant periods in his country''s history, both of which heavily influenced his memoir. The first was the war of liberation (1975-1979), closely followed by the post-independence internecine war (1981-1987).Crucially, Frank was raised in a native reserve in colonial Rhodesia, a country under white minority rule, governed by Ian Smith''s racist and illegal regime. Native reserves were places of repression, and containment-replete of hope.Frank and his two older sisters, Thoko and Gift, lived with their grandmother, a stern, wise, mercurial matriarch, capable of intimidating severity, and her son Uncle Sami. Frank''s mother, the main breadwinner, lived in the city. Frank and his siblings didn''t see much of her; in his mind she was just another sister.The memoir is intricately woven around the lives of the members of Frank''s immediate family, whom he uses to foreground the tragic lives of a people caught within the web of war.Their lives were extremely hard. During the war a dusk-to-dawn curfew was declared, schools were closed, and food supply chains and clothing contaminated with poison. Thousands of refugees fled the warring factions. There seemed to Frank to be no difference between government soldiers, various law enforcement agencies, and the guerrillas fighting for freedom: they were all men of violence, who terrorised the civilian population.However, by June 1979 there was a brief hiatus in fighting. And after protracted negotiations, Blacks gained their independence from white rule in April 1980. The country had a new name: Zimbabwe; Blacks welcomed a new national anthem-Nkosi sikelel''Africa! - God Bless Africa - but after an extra-ordinarily convenient discovery of an arms cache was made on a farm in Matabeleland, the stronghold of the opposition, Robert Mugabe declared total war on Matabeleland. He unleashed Gukurundi, his North Korean-trained partisan army on the Ndebele people who hadn''t voted for him. Simply put, this was a war of retribution.By 1982 Frank had joined his father''s family in N''kayi, one of the areas to experience the most intense violence and massacres by Gukurahundi soldiers. By using scorched-earth tactics, they brought famine, disease, murder, rape, and terror.Within their first week of deployment, they''d ruthlessly dispensed with more than 2000 lives.And as a silhouette of war, Frank''s memoir showcases human capacity for extra-ordinary violence, but also, compassion, endurance, survival and the triumph of the human spirit. It binds together the narratives from two wars and acts as lens through which the implications of political violence in Zimbabwe can be understood. Frank goes beyond and beneath standard historical narratives of war and examines the psychological impact of war on ordinary people.But more importantly, Frank''s memoir tells of a childhood conditioned in the shadow of the mayhem brought about by the structure and dehumanising effects of colonialism and it''s dreadful legacy, and the impact of civil war. Yet it is full of moving, hilarious, and beautiful stories of innocence and the increasingly hard-won experience of a war-torn childhood, and the development of a man who was determined to leave this violence behind.

Objev podobné jako No Safer Kinder Hatred - Frank Thabani Sayi

Audiokniha: Skutečný příběh toho nejtroufalejšího lháře a podvodníka v dějinách. Zločincům obvykle nefandíme, ale Frankovu stylu nikdo neodolá! Každý dostihový sázkař vám řekne, že nejjistější způsob, jak zůstat švorc, je sázet na mladé klisničky. Dívky, s nimiž Frank Abagnale chodil, do téhle kategorie spadaly a přišly ho na pěkné jmění. Kdykoli vyčerpal zdroje, začal vypisovat nekryté šeky. Bylo to snadné, až příliš snadné. Frank byl už od útlého dětství přesvědčivý lhář a postupem let se z něho stal švindlíř a pozér omračujících schopností. Neváhal si vyrobit několik vysokoškolských diplomů a vydávat se za experta v rozličných profesích – lékaře, učitele či piloty nevyjímaje. Už v necelých jednadvaceti byl milionářem, přičemž vše, až do posledního centu, ukradl a povětšinou zase rozházel za světské radovánky. Stal se jedním z nejhledanějších zločinců na čtyřech kontinentech a policie i novináři ho popisovali jako jednoho z nejmazanějších padělatelů, podvodníků a zlodějů 20. století. Coby podfukáře hodného sošky Oscara. Abagnaleovy memoáry vylíčené s humorem a nadsázkou se staly mezinárodním bestsellerem. Režiséra Stevena Spielberga inspirovaly k úspěšné filmové adaptaci s Leonardem DiCapriem a Tomem Hanksem. „Strhující příběh fascinující postavy moderního amerického zločinu.“ – Cardsrock, IMDb. „Pozoruhodné podobenství o tom, jak lze realitu popírat až do doby, než vás sama dožene.“ – Rotten Tomatoes. „Lehké, chytré, komické i napínavé.“ – Metacritis. „Zábavná honička ve stylu hry na kočku a myš přináší svérázný humor i pozoruhodné poselství o zločinu a jeho protagonistech.“ – Plugged In. „Odložil jsem si čepici na podlahu kabiny a vklouzl do pilotního sedadla. Dobře jsem si uvědomoval, že od této chvíle držím v rukou 140 životů, včetně svého vlastního. Austin, který převzal řízení, jakmile se Giles zvedl, je teď postoupil mně. „Je to na vás, kapitáne,“ uculil se na mě. Okamžitě jsem obří tryskový letoun přepnul na automatického pilota a v duchu se modlil, ať ta věc funguje, protože sám bych neuřídil ani papírového draka. Nebyl jsem pilot Pan American ani žádné jiné letecké společnosti. Byl jsem podvodník, jeden z nejhledanějších zločinců na čtyřech kontinentech, a právě jsem dělal to, co mi šlo ze všeho nejlíp: vodil jsem nevinné lidi za nos.“ – ukázka z textu

Objev podobné jako Chyť mě, jestli to dokážeš - Frank W. Abagnale, Stan Redding - audiokniha

Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history. Pre-order the epic conclusion to The Runes series now!Inscribed Viking axe head. Good condition. Probably late 9th century. This was it, his passport to the past. Storm Berger has never forgiven himself for his younger sister Madison''s disappearance. Suspecting she''s travelled back to the ninth century in the footsteps of other family members, Storm can only make sure she''s safe by going after her.Raised unconventionally as her father''s only child, Freydis has never been content to simply accept her fate. So, when she''s promised in marriage to a tyrant, she''s determined to find a way out of the arrangement. Help comes in the form of a mysterious and attractive stranger stranded on her island''s shores: Storm.The only way Freydis can truly be free is for Storm to marry her himself. But that would mean entwining lives that, until now, have been separated by centuries. . .Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay''s novels: ''An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined'' PAMELA HARTSHORNE ''Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure!'' KATE RYDER ''Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay''s novels. She transports me effortlessly to a different time, where I feel I''m experiencing life in Viking settlements'' SUE MOORCROFT''I''ve been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it''s one of my favourites of the series'' NICOLA CORNICK

Objev podobné jako Legacy of the Runes - Christina Courtenay

When Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar receives a threat that his science exhibit is going to be stolen, Christie and Agatha’s Detective Agency is hired to investigate.

Objev podobné jako Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency: To Halt a Heist - Pip Murphy

The manga edition of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning classic Ronin by Frank Miller A cursed Ronin. Psychological manipulation by a sentient AI. A security commander turned savior. And a postapocalyptic biotech war in the demon-teeming pits of a twenty-first century New York inadvertently started by the once benevolent Aquarius Corporation. Eisner Hall of Famer Frank Miller’s Ronin is cited as the inspiration for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Samurai Jack. Now—40 years later—Miller, with the team Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques, returns to the world of Ronin, continuing his story for a new generation in Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising. With Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques providing pencils and inks for chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the manga, and the masterful Frank Miller himself drawing chapters 4 and 6, Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising is a visual feast, with skillfully executed battle sequences that seem to jump off the page. Miller and his team continue the story of Ronin deftly and intentionally, drawing the reader into his postapocalyptic world as completely as he did in the original series run, published in 1983–84 by DC Comics, which is widely considered to be one of his most influential original works. This affordable manga edition pays homage to Frank Miller’s inspirations for the original Ronin, appealing to Frank Miller fans and manga readers alike.

Objev podobné jako Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising Manga Edition - Frank Miller

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins hasadapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have beencarefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at thecorrect level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 4 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level4 is equivalent to CEF level B2 with a word count of 20,000 – 26,000 words.Each book includes:• Full reading of the adapted version available for free online• Helpful notes on characters• Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot• A glossary of the more difficult wordsTen strangers are invited to a tiny island, each for a very different reason. Over dinner on the first night, a recorded message accuses each of the guests of a serious crime, all of which they deny. Then, by the end of that evening, one of the group is dead. A storm rises – now no one can come or go from the island. Then another dies, and another.The killer has to be one of them – but which one?

Objev podobné jako And then there were none - Agatha Christie

''Even more thrilling than the plot is the atmosphere of shuddering suspense . . . No one brews it better than Agatha Christie'' Daily ExpressFor more than 70 years, Agatha Christie''s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people, from every corner of the globe, on the edge of their seats, and it continues to be a sell-out hit of London theatre. This brand new edition of the world''s longest-running play contains a new introduction by Sophie Hannah, bestselling author of the authorised Agatha Christie Poirot continuation novels, as well as the official play script and a host of exclusive material from the show''s archives. As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves in a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover - to their horror - that a killer is in their midst. One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? And can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?This beautiful 70th anniversary edition contains an introduction by Sophie Hannah, the official playscript, an exclusive interview with producer Adam Spiegel, a treasure trove of letters, speeches, photographs, and other fascinating insights into the making of this iconic play.

Objev podobné jako The Mousetrap - Agatha Christie

Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Bike Rides France Travel Guide:Colour maps (including elevation charts) and images throughoutSpecial features - on France''s highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to takeOur Picks… section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interestsRegion profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include: The Pyrenees; the French Alps and the Jura Mountains; Provence; Central France; Corsica; Lille, Flanders and the Somme; Brittany and Normandy; Languedoc-RoussillonEssential infoat your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)Over 50 mapsThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best Bike Rides France, our most comprehensive guide to riding in France, is perfect for those planning to explore France on two wheels.Looking for more information on France? Check out Lonely Planet''s France guide for a comprehensive look at what the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' New York Times‘Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveller''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' Fairfax Media (Australia)

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides France - Lonely Planet, Ashley Parsons, Rory Mulholland, Quentin Boehm, Pierre Jaumouille, Christopher Cooley, Charles O

The long-awaited sequel to the award-winning classic Ronin by Frank Miller  A cursed Ronin. Psychological manipulation by a sentient AI. A security commander turned savior. And a postapocalyptic biotech war in the demon-teeming pits of a twenty-first century New York inadvertently started by the once benevolent Aquarius Corporation. Eisner Hall of Famer Frank Miller’s Ronin is cited as the inspiration for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Samurai Jack. Now—40 years later—Miller, with the team Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques, returns to the world of Ronin, continuing his story for a new generation in Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising.  With Philip Tan and Daniel Henriques providing pencils and inks for chapters 1, 2, 3, and 5 of the book, and the masterful Frank Miller himself drawing chapters 4 and 6, Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising is a visual feast, with skillfully executed battle sequences that seem to jump off the page. Miller and his team continue the story of Ronin deftly and intentionally, drawing the reader into his postapocalyptic world as completely as he did in the original series run, published in 1983–84 by DC Comics, which is widely considered to be one of his most influential original works.  This exclusive collector’s edition includes the following: A new cover by Frank Miller A foreword by the legendary Jim Lee Frank Miller’s never-before-seen layouts for issues 2 to 5 Concept designs by Philip Tan All six full-page wraparound variant covers

Objev podobné jako Frank Miller’s Ronin Rising Collector’s Edition - Frank Miller

What makes a real salade niçoise?What type of cheese is officially France's stinkiest? Why does the sandy carrot have such a superior flavour? And who exactly are the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Giant Omelette? Leading expert on French food and culture Carolyn Boyd shares the stories behind the country's most fascinating foods and ingredients.Spanning every region of France and divided into 200 separate vignettes, each entry blends history and travel, personal anecdote and recipes. Amuse Bouche is a book to be devoured: a beautifully illustrated, joyous celebration of French food, and a charming, practical guide to inspire your own travels - whether you're a proud Francophile or don't know your ficelle from your flûte.

Objev podobné jako Amuse Bouche: How to Eat Your Way Around France - Carolyn Boyd

One of the finest poets of the Victorian age, Christina Rosetti is known today for the directness, clarity and unmatched lyricism of her works. This selection brings together some of her finest verses, love lyrics and sonnets for the contemporary reader. Spanning themes like love, death, loss, womanhood and devotion to pleasures both earthly and divine, these are poems of startling beauty, as evocative and relevant today as when they were first published.

Objev podobné jako To Read and Dream - Christina Rossetti

Winner of the Duff Cooper Prize for History, the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography, the American Library in Paris Award, the Franco-British Society Literary Prize and the Grand Prix de la Biographie Politique du TouquetA SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN, SPECTATOR, FINANCIAL TIMES, TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR''Masterly ... awesome reading ... an outstanding biography'' Max Hastings, Sunday TimesIn six weeks in the early summer of 1940, France was over-run by German troops and quickly surrendered. The French government of Marshal Pétain sued for peace and signed an armistice. One little-known junior French general, refusing to accept defeat, made his way to England. On 18 June he spoke to his compatriots over the BBC, urging them to rally to him in London. ''Whatever happens, the flame of French resistance must not be extinguished and will not be extinguished.'' At that moment, Charles de Gaulle entered into history.For the rest of the war, de Gaulle frequently bit the hand that fed him. He insisted on being treated as the true embodiment of France, and quarrelled violently with Churchill and Roosevelt. He was prickly, stubborn, aloof and self-contained. But through sheer force of personality and bloody-mindedness he managed to have France recognised as one of the victorious Allies, occupying its own zone in defeated Germany. For ten years after 1958 he was President of France''s Fifth Republic, which he created and which endures to this day. His pursuit of ''a certain idea of France'' challenged American hegemony, took France out of NATO and twice vetoed British entry into the European Community. His controversial decolonization of Algeria brought France to the brink of civil war and provoked several assassination attempts.Julian Jackson''s magnificent biography reveals this the life of this titanic figure as never before. It draws on a vast range of published and unpublished memoirs and documents - including the recently opened de Gaulle archives - to show how de Gaulle achieved so much during the War when his resources were so astonishingly few, and how, as President, he put a medium-rank power at the centre of world affairs. No previous biography has depicted his paradoxes so vividly. Much of French politics since his death has been about his legacy, and he remains by far the greatest French leader since Napoleon.

Objev podobné jako A Certain Idea of France - Julian Jackson

Bradt''s Paddling France is the first practical guidebook to explore the whole country by SUP (stand-up paddleboard), canoe and kayak - waterborne activities enjoying a popularity boom. Experienced paddleboarder, travel writer and local resident Anna Richards has toured the country''s rivers, lakes and coasts to handpick 40 outstanding itineraries for water-based exploration that suit all abilities from novice to expert, enabling readers to experience Metropolitan France as never before!Suggested routes extend from Brittany to the Spanish and Italian borders, and encompass some of France''s best-known tourist attractions - from the châteaux of the Loire Valley and Mont Saint-Michel to the Pont du Gard and Dune du Pilat - as well as less familiar destinations such as Der-Chantecoq Lake, Txingudi Bay and the Glénan Islands. Itineraries occupy dramatically varied landscapes: choose between paddling past coastal cliffs, small islands and steepling gorges, across twinkling lakes and down sparkling rivers, through wine regions, and even around urban surprises such as Lille''s five-point citadelle.Compared to the UK, paddleboarding is in its infancy in France, but hundreds of paddleboard clubs have opened in recent years. Join its members in experiencing a new take on France. Enjoy spectacular views of some of the country''s grandest châteaux; spot seals, beavers and griffon vultures from the water; and choose between paddling a lake in a red landscape that will make you feel you have landed on Mars, or gawping upwards at chalky-white cliff arches.Whatever your level of confidence on the waterways, there are suggestions for you: from free paddles without a fixed route, to short routes and routes taking a full day. Routes are marked on maps and illustrated by photos, and complemented by cultural, historical and geographical titbits. Accompanying information and advice is geared towards the independent traveller, covering travel logistics, equipment rental, accommodation options and food, plus handy vocabulary and need-to-know sections.Building on the intense commercial and critical success of Bradt''s Paddling Britain, this brand-new guidebook to Paddling France is a unique almanac that equips any watersports enthusiast travelling to or around France with all the practical knowledge necessary to plan their adventure.

Objev podobné jako Paddling France - Anna Richards

In his first novel, Texan author Josh Rountree (The Legend of Charlie Fish) has created a devastating Frankenstein-inspired tale set in the Wild West. With equal parts Cormac McCarthy, Mary Shelley, and Stephen Graham Jones, Rountree creates a work of historical horror that deftly navigates the terrible aftermath of love and death. Catherine Coldbridge is a complicated woman: A doctor, an occultist, and, briefly, a widow. In 1879, Private Frank Humble, Catherine''s husband, was killed in a Sioux attack. Consumed by grief, she used her formidable skills to resurrect him. But Frank lost his soul after the reanimation, and disappeared after a killing spree. Unable to face her failure and its murderous consequences, Catherine fled to grieve. Twenty-five years later, Catherine has decided she must make things right. She travels back to Texas with a pair of hired killers ready to destroy Frank. But Frank has remade himself as the Unkillable Frank Lightning, traveling with the Wild West Show. Reaching for a last chance at redemption, Frank and Catherine are at an impasse. As time runs out, their final choices may result in considerable bloodshed. ''With THE UNKILLABLE FRANK LIGHTNING, Rountree solidifies himself as not only one of the best writers working today, but makes the case for being the best Western writer of our present century.'' - C. S. Humble, author of That Light Sublime trilogy.

Objev podobné jako The Unkillable Frank Lightning - Josh Rountree

An Instant New York Times Bestseller • A William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist • An Asian Pacific American Librarians Association Honor Book“Extraordinary . . . a beautifully layered novel about first love, tribalism and that brief, magical period when kids have one foot in high school, one foot out the door. . . Yoon explores themes of racism, forgiveness and acceptance without getting earnest or preachy or letting anyone off the hook.” —New York TimesTwo friends. One fake dating scheme. What could possibly go wrong?Frank Li has two names. There''s Frank Li, his American name. Then there''s Sung-Min Li, his Korean name. No one uses his Korean name, not even his parents. Frank barely speaks any Korean. He was born and raised in Southern California.Even so, his parents still expect him to end up with a nice Korean girl--which is a problem, since Frank is finally dating the girl of his dreams: Brit Means. Brit, who is funny and nerdy just like him. Brit, who makes him laugh like no one else. Brit . . . who is white.As Frank falls in love for the very first time, he''s forced to confront the fact that while his parents sacrificed everything to raise him in the land of opportunity, their traditional expectations don''t leave a lot of room for him to be a regular American teen. Desperate to be with Brit without his parents finding out, Frank turns to family friend Joy Song, who is in a similar bind. Together, they come up with a plan to help each other and keep their parents off their backs. Frank thinks he''s found the solution to all his problems, but when life throws him a curveball, he''s left wondering whether he ever really knew anything about love—or himself—at all.In this moving debut novel David Yoon takes on the question of who am I? with a result that is humorous, heartfelt, and ultimately unforgettable.

Objev podobné jako Frankly in Love

Audiokniha MP3 autor Agatha Christie, čtou různí interpreti Výhodný balíček audioknih první dámy detektivního žánru. Obsahuje Deset malých černoušků, Druhý gong, Greenshawova kratochvíle, Vraždy s monogramem. Výhodný balíček audioknih první dámy detektivního žánruDeset malých černoušků je klasické dílo. nbsp;V neúprosném rytmu známého popěvku o deseti malých černoušcích ubývá hostů v luxusním sídle na ostrově, bouří odříznutém od světa. Jakási ďábelská síla žene podle předem připraveného plánu jednoho po druhém do záhuby, až nezbude žádný. Kam však zmizel vrah?Povídka Druhý gong nabízí rychlý spád, akci a tradiční vypravěčskou brilanci. nbsp;Hercule Poirot byl povolán na jedno z nejstarších šlechtických sídel na anglickém venkově milionářem Hubertem Lytchamem Rochem, aby vyšetřil podezření ze zpronevěry. Pán domu Roche je posledním dědicem rodu a jeho rozmary jsou často nesnesitelné: absolutní ticho při poslechu hudby a večeře ohlašovaná na minutu přesně...

Objev podobné jako Balíček audioknih To nejlepší z Agathy Christie za výhodnou cenu

Hank the goose is back in this anarchic follow up to Hank Goes Honk. Hank can be a little pesky, a little pecky and a teensy bit objectionable! But not today. Not when his little cousin Frank is here to visit. You see, Frank is sweet as a daisy and cute as a button. Butter wouldn't melt. So, Hank is going to be on his very best behaviour. In fact, they're both going to be little angels. Isn't that right, Hank? Frank? Guys?!Featuring super-stylish illustrations from Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger) and a deadpan, contemporary narrative voice, Hank Meets Frank is part of a growing series of hilarious picture and board books. With a loveable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt will have a HONK-ingly good time with Hank Meets Frank. Also available . . . Hank Goes Honk, Hank Goes Peck

Objev podobné jako Hank Meets Frank - Powell-Tuck Maudie

''A wildly entertaining and necessary book'' Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie An honest conversation about Christie Watson''s journey through midlife and how to navigate new challenges of a changing body. In her early twenties, Christie Watson was convinced she''d found her soulmate, in a glowing flash of light that turned out to be a tealight setting her quilt on fire. Twenty years later, her bed is burning once again... as she wakes in a perimenopausal sweat, night after night.This is the story of her journey through midlife: of the joy of letting go and the pain of the morning after, of the unstoppable power of female friendship and the struggle to raise teenagers as a single parent. It lays bare the exhilaration, agony, wonder and fears of being a middle-aged woman with a wild heart, a changing body and a new set of challenges. And as her world takes on a different shape, there''s something else she starts to feel: the hot flush of possibility...''A must-read for every woman'' Jacqueline Wilson, author of The Story of Tracy Beaker ''A laugh-out-loud, haunting and beautifully crafted manual'' Dreda Say Mitchell, author of Say Her Name ''Wickedly funny, deliciously candid and deeply moving'' Rachel Clarke, author of Dear Life''Give Quilt on Fire to your daughter, mother, sister, friends. A howlingly good midlife battle cry'' Jess Kidd, author of Things in Jars''Brilliant... Like having an honest conversation with a smart and funny friend'' Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Dear Reader

Objev podobné jako Quilt on Fire - Christie Watsonová

So many days I felt like a god, drunk with freedom and power, riding a motorcycle I’d crafted with my own two hands with that winged skull on my back. George Christie was president of the notorious Ventura charter of the Hells Angels for three decades. While Sonny Barger was the club’s reckless leader, George was the negotiator, the spokesman. In Exile on Front Street he takes us on an action-packed ride through his years as a Hells Angel, from the bloody brawl that started the war with the Mongols to learning that a contract had been taken out on him by the head of the Outlaws. He describes the brotherhood and the betrayals, being targeted by the Feds and his stretches in prison. He also reveals how the club changed, why he decided to leave for the sake of his family and how the leadership turned on him. Now Christie has decided to set the record straight in this hard-hitting account of what it means to be a Hells Angel through good times and bad.

Objev podobné jako Exile on Front Street - Christie George

Frank the pizza is desperate to live his best life. Can he find his way?Making friends isn''t always easy, and all Frank the Pizza wants is someone to accept him for who he is. So when he gets invited to a birthday party, his parents worry and warn him to be careful … but Frank is already planning his outfit.At the party, no one seems to get his jokes and he ends up lonely in the corner – until he meets Frances. As the night goes on, these new friends become more daring and suddenly the party takes an unexpected turn. Were Frank''s parents right? Is life dangerous when you''re delicious?

Objev podobné jako Frank the Pizza - Eoin McLaughlin

Princess OzmaÂ’s birthday celebration is set to be the most magnificent party of all time, and everybody whoÂ’s anybody in Oz is desperate for an invitation. As for Dorothy and her friends, lost out in the lands beyond the Deadly Desert, they must use their heads and discover a way to get back to the Emerald City if they are to be in attendance on this most special occasion. But will they manage to get there in time?Book 5 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

Objev podobné jako The Road to Oz - Lyman Frank Baum

From the bestselling queen of heart and humour, JENNY PEARSON, comes a great big soaring adventure about family and finding happiness. When Frank John Davenport inherits piles of money from a grandma he didn't know he had, things take an unexpected turn... Because the money comes with STRICT instructions...and a NEW grandpa. Frank quickly compiles a list of all the ways he can spend the money and look after his grumpy grandpa. Money may buy hot-air balloon rides, monster-truck lessons and epic parkour experiences, but can Frank discover that happiness is, in fact, priceless?Praise for Jenny Pearson SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD"Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel"As funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce"Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The Times

Objev podobné jako Grandpa Frank's Great Big Bucket List - Jenny Pearson

Frank''s family has a huge secret - and many unusual house guests! Frank finds it difficult to fit in at school but, to his surprise, he makes a new friend. When Frank''s furry yeti escapes and turns up at a party, will this spell the end of Frank''s new friendship? This book is from Readerful''s Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. - Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful''s Independent Library or from Rise. You''ll find links between the books'' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Objev podobné jako Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 15: Frank's Secret Yeti - Angela Kecojevic

From the author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, comes a delightful fantasy with a best friends-to-lovers rom com twist, imagine When Harry Met Sally, but with dragons! The town of Eternity was shocked when widowed, middle-aged Twyla Banneker partnered up with her best friend, Frank Ellis, to join the Tanrian Marshals. Eight years later, her career remains a welcome change from the domestic grind of mum life.Fortunately (or unfortunately) the job is a lot safer these days. . .and a lot less exciting. So when Twyla and Frank find a glitter-covered body near a dragon-sized footprint, they're ready to be back in action. Soon, a handsome scientist arrives to assist with the investigation.To Twyla's delight and Frank's consternation, Dr. Quill Vanderlinden finds Twyla as fascinating as the newly discovered dragons. As Twyla and Frank are drawn deeper into a nefarious plot with more twists than a Tanrian mineshaft, danger closes in on all sides.Will their easy friendship survive the adventure or is it about to ignite into something more?

Objev podobné jako The Undermining of Twyla and Frank - Megan Bannenová

A New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller!In this riveting saga of temptation, grace, and unconditional love, the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece delivers big-canvas storytelling at its very best.To those who matter in 1950s Hollywood, Lena Scott is the hottest rising star to hit the silver screen since Marilyn Monroe. Few know her real name is Abra. Even fewer know the price she’s paid to finally feel like she’s somebody.To Pastor Ezekiel Freeman, Abra will always be the little girl who stole his heart the night he found her, a wailing newborn abandoned under a bridge on the outskirts of Haven. Zeke and his son, Joshua―Abra’s closest friend―watch her grow into an exotic beauty. But Zeke knows the circumstances surrounding her birth have etched scars deep in her heart, scars that leave her vulnerable to a fast-talking charmer who lures her to Tinseltown.Hollywood feels like a million miles from Haven, and naive Abra quickly learns what’s expected of an ambitious girl with stars in her eyes. But fame comes at a devastating price. She has burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted. Now all she wants is a way back home.This riveting and emotional tale is perfect for fans of:Historical fiction and Christian romanceGlamorous, vintage Hollywood settingsFaith-filled stories about broken characters on the road to redemption“One of the edgiest Christian romances I have had the pleasure of reading in a long while. Francine Rivers has woven a deeply moving story with an adept hand that knows just how to layer humanity, in all its beautiful and ugly truth, into almost every individual who steps onto the page.”―USA Today’s Happy Ever After Blog“This is another compelling and moving story by one of the genre’s most honored and talented writers.”―Library Journal, starred review“Rivers returns with a page-turning recasting of the story of the prodigal son, here a prodigal daughter. . . . This story arc will be particularly resonant for Christian readers, but Rivers has the writing ability to reel in others who enjoy a well-told tale of redemption.”―Publishers Weekly

Objev podobné jako Bridge to Haven - Francine Rivers

A visual chronicle of the decades-long collaboration between photographer Frank Ockenfels and cultural icon David Bowie, featuring many never-before-seen images “My creative collaborations with David were a gift. I am endlessly thankful to him.” —Frank Ockenfels 3 From photographer Frank Ockenfels 3, Collaboration is a breathtaking array of photographs of David Bowie made during 16 photo sessions across a period of years. The images showcase the evolution of Bowie’s iconic style, capturing his artistry, eccentricity, and deep humanity. They result from a close partnership—Ockenfels was not only one of Bowie’s key collaborators but also a longtime friend. Ockenfels’s unique access to Bowie allowed him to document the musician’s personal and professional life in ways few others could. The photographs in this book, many of which have never been published, span the years they spent working together, from 1991 to 2006, and include candid shots, iconic portraits, and contact sheets from working sessions. The images reflect the many facets of Bowie’s career—from his early days as a glam rock icon to his later, more introspective phases.Collaboration sheds light on Bowie’s changing image and reflects his influence on music, fashion, and culture. Accompanied by text from Ockenfels and a foreword by veteran music journalist Joe Levy, these intimate photographs offer an unfiltered look at the man behind the persona, spotlighting the mutual respect between the photographer and his subject. The book serves as both a visual tribute to a legendary figure and a documentation of a profound artistic connection.

Objev podobné jako Collaboration: Frank Ockenfels 3 X David Bowie - Frank Ockenfels 3

How did an ordinary little girl come to live such an extraordinary life? This picture book biography tells the incredible story of Anne Frank for a younger audience. Anne Frank''s diary telling the story of her years in hiding from the Nazis has affected millions of people. But what was she like as a small girl, at home with her family and friends; at play and at school? In the first half of the book we meet Anne as a small child growing up with her family in Germany. Then we follow her flight to Holland to escape the Nazis; the German invasion and the gradual isolation, then outright persecution, of the Jewish population which forces the family into hiding; the years in the Secret Annex; and her last heart-breaking journey. Told with haunting, meticulously researched illustrations, this is the ideal introduction to Anne Frank''s story.

Objev podobné jako Anne Frank - Josephine Poole

On a broad green leaf sit ten rather gorgeous (though they do say so themselves) caterpillars. And all they can talk about is what beautiful butterflies they are going to be! But not Frank. Frank is a very plain caterpillar, but he''s fine with that. There''s so much beauty to see all around him, and so many interesting insects to say good morning to. When the butterflies hatch, they are not happy. Not one of them looks quite as fabulous as they thought they would. Except for Frank . . .A funny and inspiring picture book from Alex Latimer, author of the award-winning Godfrey is a Frog, which explores the beauty of being content with what you have.

Objev podobné jako Frank is a Butterfly - Alex Latimer

*The Sunday Times Bestseller**Featuring an exclusive new chapter*On 23 September, 2005, at the Joiners Arms in Southampton, Frank Turner played his last gig with his hardcore band, Million Dead. On the laminates that listed the tour dates, the entry for 24 September simply read: ''Get a job.''Deflated, jaded and hungover, Frank returned to his hometown of Winchester without a plan for the future. All he knew was that he wanted to keep playing music.Cut to 13 April 2012, over a thousand shows later (show 1,216 to be precise), and he was headlining a sold-out gig at Wembley Arena with his band The Sleeping Souls. Told through his tour reminiscences, this is the blisteringly honest story of Frank''s career from drug-fuelled house parties and the grimy club scene to filling out arenas, fans roaring every word back at him. But more than that, it is an intimate account of what it''s like to spend your life constantly on the road, sleeping on floors, invariably jetlagged, all for the love of playing live music.

Objev podobné jako The Road Beneath My Feet - Frank Turner