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Architects of Glory - The Greatest Coaches in the History of the World Cup
An exclusive extract from this book has been published in THE GUARDIAN: Vittorio Pozzo: football immortal tempered in the trenchesIn the high-stakes arena of the FIFA World Cup, where nations clash and legacies are forged, the coaches on the sidelines are the unsung architects of triumph.This book The Architects of Glory celebrates the tactical geniuses, inspirational leaders, and trailblazers who have defined the mens World Cup tournaments from 1930 to 2022.The book offers a vibrant, inclusive narrative that bridges eras and continents. Spanning more than 90 years of World Cup history, the book profiles all the iconic coaches selected for their titles, innovations, and lasting impact.From Alberto Suppici (Uruguay) and Vittorio Pozzo, who led Italy to back-to-back mens titles in the 1930s, there are chapters on all the successful coaches including Sir Alf Ramsey (England) Franz Beckenbauer (West Germany) and Luiz Felipe Scolari (Brazil) up to Lionel Scaloni (Argentina).Each chapter delves into their defining moments, tactical revolutions, and personal stories of these great leaders.
A Time to Gather
One of our great decoders of human connection chronicles the astonishing rise of new rituals around the world—and offers a road map for restoring togetherness with gatherings you’ll loveSince time immemorial, humans have turned to ritual to connect us in periods of change. Until today. Birth rituals and coming-of-age rituals have plummeted; fewer than half of Americans are married; only one in three is buried. “It took us ten thousand years to establish cultural norms around how we mark collective life transitions,” writes Bruce Feiler. “It took us fifty years to dismantle them.” Can this threat to society be reversed?To find out, Feiler went on a round-the-world ritual road trip, attending—and participating in—life rituals in sixteen countries on six continents. These spectacles, some rarely seen, include a mass baptism in the Vatican, a tribal bride price negotiation in South Africa, an adolescent tooth filing in Bali, six weddings in Las Vegas, and ten funerals in Ireland.Beyond the decline in traditional rituals, Feiler discovered that we are in the midst of a ritual renaissance that is pushing back against apathy, loneliness, and digital saturation. Fed up with top-down scripts, everyday people, from boomers to Gen Z, are reimagining collective rituals at a remarkable pace, inventing fresh ways to gather around life, love, health, and family—and forging thriving communities in the process.As he did with Life Is in the Transitions, Feiler also collected stories of a hundred ritual designers and built a first-of-its kind database of ideas to make gatherings more effective—from creating sacred space to mediating conflict to generating “wows” that guests will talk about forever.From a master storyteller uncovering a thrilling phenomenon hiding in plain sight, A Time to Gather is both a stirring adventure and practical manual. It’s a landmark guide to modern ritual; a tool kit for turning everyday moments into unforgettable celebrations; and an invitation to reconnect and rejoice—together.
My First Pickleball Paddle
Let’s play! With pickleball sweeping the nation, your little one can be a part of it all. This sturdy board book that''s shaped like a paddle is perfect for the youngest player’s hands to hold and is sure to bring smiles.From zero-zero to match point to bedtime, this busy day at the court will inspire the next generation of pickleball players. Whether you are a novice or enthusiast, on the court or watching from the sidelines, this uniquely shaped board book will delight pickleball babies and toddlers with bright and cheerful illustrations along with sweet text.
Salomé
"Smart, thoughtful, and sensual." —Chloe Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Immortalists A gothic-tinged fever dream that reimagines the young American in France, Salomé follows an adrift journalist who accepts an alluring stranger’s invitation to stay at her home in a small French town, only to uncover a dangerous family history that could bend the course of humanity.Don’t open your eyes…Courtney notices Salomé the moment she steps onto the plane. She’s magnetic, quicksilver, and, best of all for incurable Francophile Courtney, French. So when Salomé invites Courtney to her mother’s town in northwestern France, Courtney doesn’t even have to think about it.But things are, almost immediately, surreal. Despite feeling right at home with Salomé, Courtney is confronted by a house outfitted with cameras and the dark, watchful presence of Salomé''s mother. Courtney senses she should leave, but with Salomé she feels as if she’s rediscovered the "French Courtney," an alternate version of herself who made a life in France.That is, until she starts to experience paralyzing nightmares in which strange voices intone Don’t open your eyes . . . and encounters Salomé’s charismatic stepfather, Marco, whose pyramid-scheme vitamin company offers a tempting segue into an even more insidious group obsessed with eternal life. Or is it an actual cult? And how much does Salomé really know? As a conspiracy unfurls, Courtney is torn between her loyalty to Salomé and what might be the story of a lifetime, the kind that could make a journalist’s career—if it doesn’t kill her first.A modern reclamation of the original femme fatale whose story, until now, has been almost exclusively told by men, Salomé is a tantalizing, feminist tale exploring power, loyalty, connection, and the measures we’ll take to harness our deepest desires.
The Marsh Fellows
Beloved online cartoonist Anna-Laura Sullivan makes her graphic novel debut with a captivating adventure about misfits exploring the dark edges of their world!After a nuclear war plunged the world into darkness, the last beacon of hope is the island utopia called Slumber City. In this rainy, happy town, one angst-filled urchin doesn’t see what there is to smile about. But after being taken in by the elderly Marvin and Pearl, Urchin is pulled into their quest to solve the dark, damp riddles lurking outside Slumber City—and uncover the plans of its mysterious mayor.
I'm Gonna Get You Back
Reid Rousseau was always a winner. Now, he's a former state champion runner with an injury no one can know about and a college scholarship on the line. When he's invited as the guest of honor for Legacy Weekend, a competitive tradition that welcomes high school alumni back to his small mountain town, Reid would rather run away than face his crumbling future-and the girl who broke his heart.
Clara Suarez's legacy can't be failure. A year out of high school and aimless, she has one last shot at getting into her dream film school shooting a Legacy Weekend video interviewing her former classmates-including her ex, Reid-about their explosive senior year and the scandal that capped it off. But any time people return to the mountain, drama follows... especially when an anonymous social media account starts airing everyone's dirty laundry.
Reid isn't the only one hiding something, and Clara isn't the only one with regrets. Their spark is still strong enough to set off a wildfire, but their secrets might just tear them apart for good.
Půlnoční tajemství
Jayne ví o vrtkavosti osudu své. Vdala se za nejpohlednějšího muže na St. Kildě, ten se však v soukromí mění v tyrana. Zdědila jasnovidecké nadání, to jí ovšem ukazuje jen smrt. Když zemře její švagrová Molly, Jayne nalézá nečekanou útěchu u Mollyina snoubence Davida. Rodící se naděje je ale pohřbena spolu s rozhodnutím o přesídlení Kilďanů na pevninu. S blížícím se odjezdem napětí vrcholí a komunitou otřese vražda. Ani po přesídlení Jayne neunikne svým vizím a pochopí, že před minulostí neuteče.
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How to Rule the World
A searing critique of the crony-capitalist, talent-scraping culture of the Stanford elites, by a brilliant young journalist
When seventeen-year old Theo Baker arrived at Stanford University one brisk September morning, its manicured lawns, palm trees and sparkling fountains, all under azure Californian skies, provoked in him both wonderment and a sense of anticipation. After all, this legendary campus, where Rodin sculptures rub shoulders with nuclear laboratories, is where Silicon Valley was birthed. Its research park housed the headquarters of Facebook and Hewlett Packard, with venture capitalists a stone's throw away, ready to fund the next promising teenager's startup. With an annual budget eclipsing the budgets of 153 countries, yet a reputation for being laid-back and innovative, Stanford seemed like tech heaven. Instead, Baker discovered a cultural rot.
In this astonishing debut Baker recounts his freshman year mission to uncover the secrets behind Silicon Valley's training ground. He describes the Stanford inside Stanford, a strange, money-soaked subculture of infinite excess and access, afforded only to those special few students plucked from the crowd and expected to create billion dollar companies. And he documents a culture of getting ahead at any cost, of cut corners enabled and embraced. A culture that went to the very top. Baker's investigations for the student newspaper would soon place him in the impossibly difficult position of investigating his own university's president, a famous neuroscientist with a squeaky-clean reputation. By the end of his freshman year, after Baker's reporting revealed two decades of unreported research misconduct allegations, including in a study that claimed to have found the cause of degeneration in Alzheimer's patients, Stanford's president was forced to resign.
Both coming-of-age story and clear-eyed exposé, Baker takes us inside this elite American world like no other, revealing the ambitious, amoral, and at-times laughably absurd truth behind the institution training kids to rule the world.
The Dorians
The all-new novel of terror from 'one of the hottest horror authors on the planet' (Paste) and writer of the #HorrorBookTok sensation THE TROOP!
Five dying people: On a remote island in the Canadian wilderness, five elderly volunteers are offering themselves up to an extraordinary secret experiment: they'll take a miracle drug, one that promises to stall the human biological clock or even reverse it, to restore lost youth. The chance to put death on pause, perhaps forever.
One miracle cure: By harnessing an ancient and extraordinary biological agent, scientists can turn back time for their five patients. But this real-world fountain of youth is derived from the DNA of something with no heart, no mind and no conscience, something possessed with a single-minded purpose: the will to survive, whatever it takes.
What could possibly go wrong: And as the experiment takes on a terrifying life of its own, those few who are able to fight back will have to use everything they've got just to stay alive . . . and human.
A terrifying descent into mayhem, murder and madness from the twisted mind behind THE TROOP and THE DEEP.
The Dorians
The all-new novel of terror from 'one of the hottest horror authors on the planet' (Paste) and writer of the #HorrorBookTok sensation THE TROOP!Five dying people: On a remote island in the Canadian wilderness, five elderly volunteers are offering themselves up to an extraordinary secret experiment: they'll take a miracle drug, one that promises to stall the human biological clock or even reverse it, to restore lost youth. The chance to put death on pause, perhaps forever. One miracle cure: By harnessing an ancient and extraordinary biological agent, scientists can turn back time for their five patients. But this real-world fountain of youth is derived from the DNA of something with no heart, no mind and no conscience, something possessed with a single-minded purpose: the will to survive, whatever it takes. What could possibly go wrong: And as the experiment takes on a terrifying life of its own, those few who are able to fight back will have to use everything they've got just to stay alive . . . and human. A terrifying descent into mayhem, murder and madness from the twisted mind behind THE TROOP and THE DEEP.
DC Finest: Sgt. Rock: The Rock of Easy Co.
He s the toughest soldier in comics and the heart of Easy Company. From the beaches of Normandy to the forests of Europe, Sgt. Rock leads his men through the fiercest battles of World War II. These classic tales of grit, sacrifice, and brotherhood define the golden age of war comics. DC Finest: Sgt. Rock The Rock of Easy Co. collects G.I. Combat #68 and Our Army at War #81 122, chronicling the earliest and most iconic stories of Sgt. Frank Rock and his legendary unit, Easy Company. Created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, these stories blend explosive action with emotional depth, portraying the horrors and heroism of war through the eyes of ordinary soldiers. This volume introduces readers to the unforgettable cast of Easy Company and the unshakable man who led them.
Ultimate Guide: Drywall, 4th Edition
The fourth edition of Ultimate Guide: Drywall will teach any reader to install and repair drywall with the confidence of a professional. With more than 450 detailed drawings and photographs, the book leads you step by step through the processes of measuring, cutting, installing, repairing, and finishing drywall ceilings and walls. In addition to standard drywall practices, the book also covers topics such as applying drywall to curved walls and installing drywall over steel studs. The new updated edition also includes more advanced drywall projects that go beyond the basics of installing panels on walls and ceilings. Corner treatments and the specialized tools used to install drywall are also covered. Get the inside track on working with drywall with special tips from professional drywall contractors!
Barátságút: A szavanna hívó szava
"Szereted a mesés kalandokat és a szavanna világát?
Ismerd meg Timót, a bátor oroszlánt, Zurit, az éleslátó zsiráfot, Kazit, a bölcs elefántot, Bobót, a kalandvágyó majmot, Lilut, a gyors leopárdot, és Niát, az okos vízilovat. Bár különböznek, mindannyian megtanulják, hogy együtt minden lehetséges.
Egy nap különös kaland veszi kezdetét. Hőseink elindulnak a Barátságúton, aminek során titokzatos helyek, izgalmak és új barátok várják őket.
Vajon sikerül együtt legyőzni az akadályokat?
Egy biztos: a barátság ereje csodákra képes!
Csatlakozz te is a kis csapathoz, ők már várnak rád!"
Kniha života
Kniha života Terezie z Avily je jedním z nejkrásnějších svědectví o lásce Boží a lidské touze po Boží blízkosti. Terezie v ní popisuje svou vnitřní duchovní zkušenost – vášnivé hledání Boha i cestu modlitby, na kterou se vydala. ***** Velká reformátorka karmelitánského řádu je příkladem žité rovnováhy mezi činností a kontemplací, mezi službou druhým a rozvíjením svého vnitřního života. Byla mystičkou i zručnou organizátorkou, „bláznem Božím“ i vnímavou psychoterapeutkou, kajícnicí i ženou užívající si života. Uměla se odevzdávat božskému tajemství i naplno prožívat vztahy k lidem kolem sebe.
I když od sepsání Knihy života uplynulo pět století, je dodnes inspirativní svým smyslem pro realitu a intimním vztahem ke Kristu. Karmelitánské nakladatelství vydává slavnou autobiografii v novém, úplném vydání a s úvodní studií karmelitána P. Pavla Poly.
Hawai'i Rage
A suspicious death on a Kohala Mountain ranch draws ranger Makalani Pahukula into a tangled family tree in an emotional and suspenseful adventure by the bestselling author of the Lily Wong series. Makalani Pahukula, interpretive ranger for Pu‘ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, craves some rejuvenating hard work on Hawai‘i Island. When cousin-in-law Rosie offers Makalani a chance to help at the Hiapo family ranch, it’s the perfect opportunity. But something else weighs on Rosie’s mind. Her father recently died in a gruesome accident—trapped and cornered in a pit by an aggressive bull. The wrong place at the wrong time? Rosie suspects something more sinister. Not long into her work, Makalani’s suspicions rise too. The Hiapos aren’t as close as Makalani thought. All family members—the grandfather, the widow, the adversarial brothers co-running the ranch, the sister who wants anything but a paniolo life for her son, and the cowgirl who becomes Makalani’s friend—are hiding secrets from one another. And from Makalani. When more dangerous accidents occur, Makalani has no choice but to follow the clues that lead her into the dark history of Hiapo Ranch and draw out the culprit before someone else dies.
Trollheim: Tale of Systir
When their mother is burned at the stake, Systir and Ada have two options: run or die. For fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and The Ten Thousand Doors of January, this lyrical tale of magical realism rooted in Nordic folklore is written by a no.1 Sunday Times bestselling author. Systir's world is small and quiet but shrouded in secrets. Outside of her family's cottage lurks the constant threat of being discovered for what she truly is: unwanted, dangerous, Huldra. When their mother is accused of witchcraft and dragged to the stake, she and her sister must run for their lives. Yet only Systir escapes. Taken in by the rogue troll Agagkantor, Systir finds herself in the Dark Forest, otherwise known as Trollheim. Here, she discovers a magical realm for mythical beings and a sanctuary for those with nowhere left to turn. For Systir, it's a chance to forge a new family and live life as her true self. But questions remain about her missing sister, and Agagkantor carries a secret of his own - one that could unravel Systir's past and destroy the Dark Forest entirely...
The Arcane Arts
In this thrilling and sensuous dark academia fantasy, an ambitious graduate student and her advisor dive into studying a taboo branch of magic, igniting a dangerous passion between them. 'Addictive, thought-provoking, and extremely hot' L. K. Steven, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Silvercloak'Saltburn meets Babel . . . Dark academia, romance, and fantasy join forces in a gripping new book' People***Tucked within an idyllic corner of New England, Newlyn University stands as a bastion for the academic elites. Inside its hallowed halls, students can pursue degrees in medicine, history, technology . . . or the Arcane Arts - the esoteric study of powerful magical forces. Enter Ellsbeth Storer: long determined to pursue a graduate degree in arcane mechanicals at Newlyn. Headstrong and driven, she convinces Thaddeus Rawlins, one of the field's most celebrated professors, to take her on as a student. Against his better judgment, but invigorated by Ellsbeth's ambition, Rawlins allows her to pursue a thesis on writ magic, the long-forbidden power to control and compel others. While student and teacher both profess academic interest in the topic, each wants it for their own secret purpose. And they soon discover that Newlyn itself may be hiding the darkest secret of all . . . As Rawlins and Ellsbeth undertake their clandestine research, their flirtation crosses into uncontrollable desire, which threatens to bloom into something even more troubling: love. But when their project begins to spin out of control, entangling them in a destructive web of lust and power, the question remains: can two people who are masters of manipulation ever trust each othe? ropes:🏛 Dark academia romance🔎 Steamy suspense?🔥 Professor x Student romance🕯Secret societies🥀 Forbidden love
Mist and Malice
A small-town PI is drawn into a killer conspiracy in a breathtaking novel of suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of the Anthony Award–nominated These Toxic Things. Private investigator Sonny Rush, the newest resident of Haven, California, knows that this fogbound coastal hamlet is every bit as dangerous as her hometown of Los Angeles. And when teenager and repeat runaway Honor Butler shows up at Sonny’s door with terror in her eyes, Sonny is immediately pulled into a new case that lands close to home. Desperate, hungry, and in need of someone she can trust, Honor tells Sonny a horrifying story about where she’s been—and what she’s been forced to do. Then, hours later, the forest near Sonny’s cottage yields the remains of a missing day laborer, a man whose wife has been searching for answers for months. Soon, coincidence sharpens into conspiracy. As Sonny digs deeper, the threads of these cases twist together into something horrifying: a ruthless network preying on the vulnerable, protected by the very people meant to uphold the law. With every step closer to revealing Haven’s corruption, Sonny risks pulling the lives of her loved ones into the cross fire—and exposing the shadows of her own past. Because in this town, loyalty can be fatal, and survival means deciding who you’re willing to betray.
Svádění panny
Narodil se, aby se stal rytířem. Já jsem urozená dáma. Jsme dokonalý pár – jenže osud má jiné plány…
MARIANA
Nejkrásnější panna v zemi? Raději bych byla známá jako nejlepší šermířka nebo jezdkyně. Na druhou stranu má nesporné výhody udržet své schopnosti v tajnosti – stejně jako vzácné dědictví měňavky. Obzvlášť teď, když musím přelstít nejkrutějšího a nejnemilosrdnějšího muže na světě. Kvůli tomu se vydávám do nejbezprávnějšího kouta země s nadějí, že najdu Robina Hooda. Ale když se z útočiště, na které jsem spoléhala, vyklube zrada, nacházím nepravděpodobného spojence v nejpřitažlivějším mnichovi široko daleko…
TUCK
Jako třetí syn venkovského šlechtice jsem neměl na výběr a musel jsem vstoupit do kláštera. Jíst, modlit se, a znova to opakovat – taková byla má budoucnost, a upřímně, nebyla nic moc. Za pár dní mám složit sliby a učinit to oficiálním. Já, lví měňavec, mám žít v chudobě, poslušnosti a cudnosti? Život se stane zajímavějším, když začnu pomáhat Robynne Hoodové… a pořádně nabere obrátky, když do našeho kláštera přijde krásná a tajemná šlechtična hledající útočiště. Jsem její jedinou nadějí, ale získat šťastný konec by chtělo zázrak. Budu se muset spokojit s tím, že ji ochráním před chamtivými a bezohlednými měňavci, kteří plánují svrhnout monarchii – pokud mi to vůbec dovolí. Přesto jsem byl vždycky snílek a nejsem připraven vzdát se naděje, lásky ani šance naplnit svůj pravý osud.
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