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Mr Moonlight
The definitive biography of Brian Epstein – the man who made the Beatles – by leading Beatles biographer Philip Norman. Brian Epstein didn’t just manage the Beatles – he transformed them into the most famous band the world has ever known. A young record-shop owner from Liverpool, he took four relatively unknown musicians and set out to make them ‘bigger than Elvis’, changing pop music, celebrity and British culture forever. Only a few years older than John, Paul, George and Ringo, he called them ‘the Boys’, guiding, protecting and relentlessly believing in them as no one else did. Without Brian Epstein, there would have been no Beatles as we know them. Brian’s achievement in a profession in which he had no experience remains astonishing. A passionate devotee of classical music, he was nevertheless instrumental in shaping a new kind of pop that would revolutionise its sound, its business and Britain’s image around the world. Yet for all his achievements, he received no public honour – and scarcely any thanks. Drawing on a remarkable cache of exclusive interviews with those closest to him, Philip Norman delivers the most intimate and revealing portrait yet of this complex, conflicted and ultimately tragic figure. Mr Moonlight reveals the depths of Brian’s many trials and tribulations – how he almost lost the Beatles to organised crime; the antisemitism and homophobia he endured even at the height of his success; his intense and fraught relationship with John Lennon; and the haunting circumstances of his lonely death during the so-called Summer of Love. At once revelatory and deeply moving, Mr Moonlight restores Brian Epstein to his rightful place at the heart of the Beatles’ story.
Magia elemental
Aprende cómo utilizar los principios y las prácticas de la magia natural para el desarrollo personal y el empoderamiento espiritual• Aprende descripciones detalladas de las propiedades mágicas de los minerales, los animales, las plantas y los ciclos de la Tierra, y cómo usarlos en tu práctica personal. • Explora las leyes mágicas de la naturaleza y conoce cómo guiar tu energía interior para trabajar en conjunto con las energías cósmicas. • Descubre cómo disenar tus propias ceremonias, practicar meditaciones elementales y fabricar tus propios talismanes, varitas mágicas y varas de adivinación. Como experto en las tradiciones mágicas del folklor rural europeo, Nigel Pennick presenta una introducción integral a los principios, rituales, prácticas e instrumentos mágicos necesarios para extraer la magia inherente al mundo natural. El autor explica cómo, a través de los siglos, la gente ha construido una relación con las energías elementales a su alrededor con propósitos mágicos, mediante la ejecución de prácticas sencillas y cotidianas con el fin de sintonizarse con la naturaleza, las estaciones y el cosmos. El autor explora la magia de la Tierra, mineral, animal y vegetal, así como las propiedades mágicas de los ciclos terrestres y los lugares de poder dentro de la naturaleza. También examina las acciones mágicas con animales y recurre a tradiciones auténticas, como los hombres y las mujeres sapo, cuyo poder es otorgado por los sapos, además de las cualidades de los Bersekers, conferidas por vínculos mágicos con animales salvajes, como los osos y los lobos. Pennick explica cómo crear tus propios talismanes, varitas mágicas y varas de adivinación; cómo disenar tus propias ceremonias; cómo practicar meditaciones elementales; cómo fortalecer tu salud con hierbas y cristales; y cómo crear un altar con bebidas y alimentos apropiados para tus propósitos. Pennick también describe cómo las técnicas prácticas de la magia natural elemental trabajan a través de interacciones entre el mundo interior de la mente y el espíritu, el mundo exterior y el Otro Mundo. Él demuestra que tener una comprensión más profunda de la interconexión entre todas las cosas y el poder interior de estos elementos mágicos fortalece la armonía del practicante con la naturaleza y con su poder. Al aprovechar las energías elementales que nos rodean, podemos trabajar con la naturaleza para el desarrollo personal, el empoderamiento espiritual y el logro exitoso de nuestros deseos.
Dark Heart
'I raced through this novel; it's full of heart, intrigue and lessons in forgiveness . . . A great novel that you will devour' Cosmopolitan Best Summer ReadsAn unforgettable, award-winning bestseller - a story of love, guilt, betrayal and atonement'You can't love someone without knowing their whole story . . .'Fleeing a pitch-dark past, Emilia Innocenti arrives in a tiny village deep in the mountains of Piedmont, Northern Italy, with one aim; to hide away from the world. Surrounded only by a handful of inhabitants, the looming Alps and the weight of her own terrible crime, Emilia is determined to let isolation be her punishment. Equally intent on cutting himself off from the world is Bruno, one of her only neighbours. In the wake of a devastating loss, living in complete solitude seems like the perfect complement to the pain in his heart. But when Emilia and Bruno meet, the two realise they can't be alone forever - and maybe, they no longer want to be. As Emilia's dark secret threatens to break the surface, both will question everything they thought they knew about each other - and themselves . . . From bestselling Italian literary sensation Silvia Avallone, Dark Heart is the shocking, deeply moving story of trauma, love and forgiveness, set against an unforgettable mountainous backdrop. 'It's no surprise that this urgent, intense, prizewinner sold more than 200,000 hardbacks in Italy with rights snapped up in 27 territories. Avallone is an international sensation' The Bookseller Readers LOVE Dark Heart (originally published as Cuoro Nero):'One of the most beautiful and intense books I've ever read''This story is a precious gift''If you love stories that capture your heart and leave an indelible mark, this is the book for you''An extraordinary novel. Unputdownable''It captivated me from the first page to the last''Undoubtedly one of the best books I've read this year'
Three Summers
Every summer tells a story... If you love Lucinda Riley and Santa Montefiore, don't miss this unputdownable and beautifully escapist new summer romance 1950's Italy1957: The summer of innocenceAmongst the lemon trees, Rafaella Parisi impatiently waits for the summer visitors to arrive in her small fishing village on the coast of Puglia. She may be dating Fon Giannelli, but there is one person she longs to see: Cosimo – son of the wealthy Franchetti family. 1958: The summer everything changesAfter a devastating accident at the lavish Franchetti villa, Rafa makes a vow that changes the course of all their futures . . . 1961: The summer they meet againWhen Rafa and Cosi’s worlds collide, Rafa faces an agonizing choice. Is she willing to risk the life she has for the future she once dreamed o? raise for Three Summers:'Perfect... Transported me to Italy' - Fern Britton, Sunday Times bestselling author of New Beginnings'A wonderful, immersive page-turner threaded with secrets and sacrifice' - Amanda Geard, bestselling author of The Midnight House'A tale brimming with passion, betrayal and the complex desires of the heart - Three Summers is a novel to indulge all of the senses!' - Evie Woods, the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop'Complex, emotional and of course heart-wrenchingly romantic, it is the perfect escape. Swan is sublime!' - Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Beach Hut'The beloved master storyteller Karen Swan takes readers to sun soaked Puglia in Three Summers. Evocative, romantic and atmospheric' - Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The View from Lake ComoReaders LOVE Karen Swan'Three Summers is a story of love, loss and longing... [it] mesmerised me' ? ?'Kept me second guessing right until the end' ? ?'I couldn’t put it down for a single moment [...] a thrilling tale filled with drama and intrigue' ? ?'This for me is Karen Swan's best book' ? ?'If you love a slow-burn romance, gorgeous historical settings, and the kind of "what if" tension that keeps you up until 2 AM, this is your next 5-star read. It’s bittersweet, glamorous, and deeply moving' ? ?'I utterly consumed this book as quickly as it consumed me!' ? ?'A fabulous book, almost impossible to put down' ? ?'Reading this novel was a joy!' ? ?
The Gardens
A gripping domestic psychological thriller, full of shocking family secrets, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and C.L. Taylor! 'Kept me up all night reading' ? 'Had me guessing until the end' ? 'So many twists and turns that I didn't know what to expect next' ? It might look idyllic, but the secrets buried there are deadly… When human bones are found in the garden attached to the glamorous London home where she grew up, Jess McIntyre prepares to receive the news she has dreaded for thirty-four years: that her sister, Nina, is dead and now here is the proof. Nina disappeared without a trace in 1992, aged eighteen, the summer she fell in with a charismatic group of friends who squatted in a vacant house on the other side of Willow Gardens. Having moved to Australia years ago, widow and single mum Jess arrives back in London to provide a DNA sample to help the investigation, with her teenage son, Ollie, in tow. As they try and unravel the secrets of Nina's past, and her connection to a sinister cult, will they discover that some bodies are best left buried…? Readers are GRIPPED by Emma Babbington's thrillers: 'I could not put this down! The twists and turns – I did NOT see them coming!' ? 'I haven’t read a book with such well developed characters in a long time and this book manages to match that with a fast, clever plot' ? 'You will not be able to out this one down' ? 'A twisty, atmospheric story that's deeper and more complex than your everyday domestic thriller' ? 'I stayed up well past the time I should have been asleep. Five stars no doubt. Can't wait to see what else this author has to offer' ?
Multinational Order
US multinational firms are crucial actors that shape and sustain the rules of the world order. They inherit the advantages conferred by US informal power and generally guide the substance of US foreign economic policy. When they expand abroad to take advantage of the opportunities provided by international rules, their foreign investments anchor their interests and lead them to build political influence. Multinationals do not always win; but the main constraints on their power arise within the US political system. They generally prevail when they credibly link their private interests to public interests and generally fail when their profits clash with prevailing elite views of national security. This book presents sophisticated economics in readable terms and traces a detailed history of the emergence of order in trade, finance, decolonization, development, property rights and intervention since 1945 and into the twenty-first century.
The Guardians of Dreamdark: Windwitch
"Laini Taylor's faeries are whimsical and tiny but fierce. This book was so much fun." Holly Black, author of The Folk of the Air seriesStep into the world of Dreamdark, a place of bright magic and unimagined danger where one determined faerie must fight to defeat a darkness that threatens to destroy the world... Magpie Windwitch has always felt different to other faeries. While they prefer to live in seclusion, deep in the forests of Dreamdark, she would rather travel on the wind with her faithful gang of crows, exploring the world and dreaming up bold magic. When an ancient evil rises, Magpie is the only one with determination enough to stand in its way, fighting back where others choose to flee. But how can a single faerie, even with the help of her friends, hope to defeat the impenetrable darkness of the Blackbringe? he start of an immersive fantasy duology from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of THE DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE and STRANGE THE DREAMER, Laini Taylor. * NO STEAMY CONTENT - SUITABLE FOR ALL READERS *
Killer Contract
A high-stakes Scottish legal thriller featuring a defence lawyer, a dangerous client, and a contract killer closing in. Defending the guilty is one thing. Staying alive is another. Taking on flamboyant entrepreneur Larry Kirkslap should be the biggest case of Robbie Munro’s career. Instead, it makes him a target. As Robbie prepares for a high-profile retrial, the case begins to unravel. A murdered woman, missing evidence, and a client who’s holding something back. Then comes the real problem: someone has taken out a contract on Robbie—and they’re not waiting. With his injured father underfoot, a marriage proposal hanging in the balance, and a killer closing in, Robbie is forced to dig fast and think faster. Because this time, losing the case won’t just cost him his reputation. It will cost him his life. Killer Contract is Book 4 in the Robbie Munro Legal Thriller series. Perfect for readers who love John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Best Defence Series:? A great read with authentic legal detail and plenty of twists? Highly entertaining and ingeniously plotted legal thrillers? Witty with fascinating insight into the criminal justice system? Funny, engaging and packed with strong characters? A series that keeps you hooked and wanting more? A cracking read that’s hard to put down
What Happened that Night
‘A pedal-to-the-metal white-knuckle thrill-ride that leaves you wrung out and breathless from sheer exhilaration’ CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE The new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? and the Frieda Klein series. Some friendships don’t survive the truth. Nearly thirty years ago, Tyler Green was convicted of killing his university friend Leo Bauer. Now, newly released from prison, he is determined to face the past – and the friends who were there the night everything changed. But when one of them is found dead soon after their reunion, suspicion falls immediately on Tyler. If he killed once, surely he could kill again. As Detective Maud O’Connor investigates, the truth about that night begins to unravel – revealing secrets no one wanted exposed. Can Tyler ever truly escape his past, or is history about to repeat itsel? aut, atmospheric, and psychologically razor-sharp, What Happened That Night confirms Nicci French as a master of suspense. PRAISE FOR NICCI FRENCH‘No one does it better than Nicci French’ LEE CHILD ‘Perfection’ SOPHIE HANNAH ‘Unputdownable’ ERIN KELLY ‘Powerful, moving and wise . . . I loved it’ JO CALLAGHAN ‘Expertly paced, psychologically sharp, thoroughly enjoyable’ LOUISE CANDLISH ‘No-one does the dark distortion of good intentions like Nicci French’ CARA HUNTER ‘French always excels at depicting an ordinary life swept away by horror’ OBSERVER ‘First-class’ INDEPENDENT
Fishing the Sloe-Black River
‘A gifted and determined stylist, Colum McCann seems to have taken a vow never to write a dull line’ New York Times Book Review'Orwell would have been proud to journey with a writer as good as Colum McCann' Irish Sunday Independent______________________An ageing nun is tracked to ground by her sister; a garrulous beautician must lay out the corpse of a loved one. These are eloquent tales of exile and displacement, of characters always in search of a way back home or of a way to leave it. Mischievous, assured and versatile, Colum McCann's collection of short stories marks him out as one of our best contemporary writers.
Murder on the Upper East Side
Scandal never graduates. Holly Jackson meets Gossip Girl in this glossy thriller, set in the glamorous world of New York's ultra-elite. 'Deliciously scandalous and impossible to put down, Murder on the Upper East Side serves up a deadly amount of drama. With all the addictive gossip, glamour, and messy betrayals of Gossip Girl, this murder mystery will keep you guessing until the very last page' Emma Simmerman, author of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart2016. Hannah Miller has begun her senior year at The Prescott Academy of New York alongside the rich and famous of the Upper East Side. Or at least, their children. Among the trust funds and penthouse parties, there’s one rule for survival: staying out of the way of Queen Bees Madison DuPont and Elle Harrington. For Hannah, being a scholarship student makes her feel invisible. But nobody can escape the watchful eye of notorious gossip account The Upper Edge. 2026. The Academy's alumni have gathered for a glittering charity gala. Only Madison DuPont could host an event this grand. But what starts as a champagne-fueled party soon descends into chaos when Madison is found dead moments after her speech. It doesn't take long for fingers to point at Hannah – everyone saw her talking to Madison only moments before she died. She shouldn't even be at the gala. She's not really one of them. But the truth is that everyone had a reason to want Madison dead. To clear her name, Hannah must unearth the secrets that this crowd would kill to keep buried.
Soon by You
27 Dresses meets The Intimacy Experiment in this steamy, emotional, opposites-attract rom-com set in New York City's Modern Orthodox community. PRE-ORDER NOW. --Arielle Becker is one hora away from a meltdown. After one too many bridesmaid gigs—complete with Spanx, heels, and hideous dresses—she’s officially over love and its overpriced trappings. Especially when they keep coming with the same smug, judgmental wedding singer. Judah Klein is New York's go-to Modern Orthodox wedding singer and most eligible bachelor. Years of failed setups have left him jaded, until repeated clashes with a fiery bridesmaid wake him right up. But when snarks turn to sparks, things get complicated. . . Arielle is not a girl who settles down. Judah is not a guy who hooks up. They’ve both given up on romance. So why does walking away feel impossible?--Praise for Soon by You:"I came for the sexy opposites-attract romance, stayed for the joyous celebration of Jewish life and community, and fell hard for Judah, Ari, and their journey toward one another but also toward finding themselves. Soon by You somehow manages to be both sizzlingly hot and meltingly sweet at the same time; the only thing I disliked about the book was that it had to end. I can't wait for more hot Jewish romance from Dahlia Adler!" - Amanda Elliot, USA Today bestselling author of Love You a Latke"Soon By You paints a funny, sexy, emotional portrait of the journey two people take as they learn they are, in fact, in love. There are obstacles, including the matchmaking family and friends that simultaneously bring them together as often as they drive them apart. And in Dahlia Adler's expert hands, romance readers will find themselves enjoying every page, and yet not wanting this epic romance to end. I cannot wait to read more of Dahlia Adler's adult romances." - Stacey Agdern, award-winning author of The B'Nai Mitzvah Mistake"I was not expecting a modern orthodox romance to suck me in the way Soon By You did. I fell completely head over heels in love with Ari and Judah and now, I’m obsessed. I want eight sequels. Real, honest, hilarious, and steamy, this book has it all!" - Sara Goodman Confino, bestselling author of Don’t Forget to Write
Ripper
‘A lot of fun to read’ New York Times Book ReviewThe Jackson women, Indiana and Amanda, are as close as a mother and daughter can be. Yet, while their bond is strong, they are as different as night and day. Indiana, a beautiful holistic healer, is a free-spirited bohemian; meanwhile her daughter, Amanda, is fascinated by the dark side of human nature. When a string of strange murders occurs across the city, Amanda plunges into her own investigation, discovering, before the police do, that the deaths may be connected. But the case becomes all too personal when Indiana suddenly vanishes. With her mother’s life now on the line, the young detective must solve the most complex mystery she’s ever faced before it’s too late.
Hide!
Once, a long time ago, a tiny meteorite fell through the sky and hit Duck-billed Platypus with a BONK on her head. "Oh, no!" cried Duck-billed Platypus. "The sky is falling down! QUICK! EVERYBODY HIDE!"But everybody else didn''t want to hide. Not Brontosaurus or Stegosaurus or Spinosaurus or Torosaurus or even Anklyosaurus. Instead, they all decided to RUN!And yet, the sky kept falling down. It was a calamity! A catastrophe! It was surely the end of the world!There was only one thing for it . . . Duck-pilled Platypus would have to leave the dinosaurs and find somewhere to hide on her own . . .
A Murder in Springtime
Pre-order the next adventure in this bestselling mystery series featuring France's favourite country cop, Bruno, as he investigates the brutal murder of a woman newly arrived to the quiet town of St. Denis . . . Bruno Cour? es, chief of police of the Dordogne town of St Denis, is no stranger to murder. But when he receives a phone call from his friend, Pamela, reporting a fatal attack on her newly arrived lodger, Josette Quirit, he is forced to recuse himself from the investigation due to his close ties to the case. Luckily, he has a project to distract him. For hundreds of years, the market of St. Denis has been the beating heart of the small town. Now, suddenly, customers and stallholders alike have fallen away dramatically. Frustrated with his work - where a new, young detective has been brought in to replace him - Bruno throws himself into breathing new life into his beloved market. But it's not long before Bruno finds himself caught up in the investigation again when it transpires that Josette is not quite the kindly nurse she first appeared to be... Praise for The Dordogne Mysteries:'Makes you want to buy a plane ticket and immerse yourself in deepest France' Irish Independent'A charming French village, great food, eccentric characters and a mystery to nudge things along . . . Savoury indeed' Seattle Times'Consistently charming. . . . Bruno Courreges may be a small-town cop, but he's anything but small-minded. Walker . . . has created a character who's endearingly human and worldly wise' Booklist'Everyone needs a friend in southern France to go spend some time with, and Walker has opened Bruno's door to anyone who has a few hours to join him in the simple joys of la vie en rose' The Washington Independent
From Salam to Yalla Bye!
A savvy little girl explains how to survive a huge family party—especially the never-ending goodbye at the end—in this cheeky and charming picture book celebration of Middle Eastern culture. What happens when you’re invited to a Middle Eastern party? A LOT! Which is why your good friend Salwa will show how to make the most of every minute and navigate those tricky parts, step by step, from the joyful Salam! when you arrive until the longest goodbye in the history of goodbyes when you’re ready to leave.
Pod stejným nebem
Jsou setkání, která člověk neumí vysvětlit. Potká někoho poprvé — a přesto má zvláštní pocit, jako by část toho člověka už dávno znal. Neumí říct proč. Jen ví, že hlas, přítomnost nebo způsob, jakým se ten druhý dívá, v něm něco probudí. Něco známého. Možná jste ten pocit někdy zažili také. Že proti vám stojí někdo, koho vlastně neznáte — a přesto máte pocit, že jeho část už dávno nosíte někde v sobě. Právě z takového okamžiku začíná příběh knihy Pod stejným nebem. Příběh dvou lidí, kteří se narodili pod stejným nebem. Ale každý v jiném světě. V jiné realitě. S jinou minulostí. A přesto mezi nimi vzniklo něco, co se nedalo umlčet. Ne romantická představa. Ale skutečný příběh, ve kterém vedle citu stojí i realita. Rozdílné země. Rozdílné podmínky. Rozhodnutí, která člověk neovlivní. A otázka, jestli některé příběhy přicházejí do života proto, aby tentokrát dostaly jiný konec.
Ne každému se podaří odjet na dovolenou do Turecka, zamilovat se tam do Kurda a pak si ho vzít. Ester Davidová, oblíbená regresní terapeutka a autorka mnoha prodávaných ezoterických knížek, je silná a vášnivá žena, která se nebála najít svou lásku až někde v Turecku. Nebála se podstoupit složité byrokratické peripetie, aby mohla být se svým milovaným a žít s ním v České republice. Její příběh vzbudil rozporuplné diskuze, a proto se rozhodla jej sepsat, ostatně vždycky velmi otevřeně psala o svém životě.
Na knize se podílím, co se týká korektury, a najdete v ní i moje pojednání o symbolice čísla, které tento zamilovaný pár pronásleduje. Kromě otevřené zpovědi Ester a jejího manžela v knize najdete krásné Abdulhalimovy básně.
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You'd Be Home Now - Már itthon lennél
Csendes, engedelmes, megbízható.
Emmynek egész életében megmondták, hogy milyennek kell lennie. Nem lehet olyan erős akaratú, mint gyönyörű nővére, Maddie, és nem kerülhet elvonóra, mint fékezhetetlen bátyja, Joey. Miután azonban egy tragikus baleset örökre megváltoztatja kisvárosuk életét, vajon képes lesz Emmy tovább játszani a szerepét?
A Lány, darabokban bestsellerszerzőjének újabb lélegzetelállító története a hétköznapok fájdalmairól, örömeiről és szépségeiről.
„Kathleen Glasgow lebilincselő története egy függőség árnyékában élő tinédzserről és az ő törékeny világáról kitágítja a szívünket, és megtölti emberséggel.” – Val Emmich, író
Mélyedj el benne!
„A Már itthon lennél a gondosan kidolgozott szereplőivel arról mesél, milyen, amikor mindent elveszítünk, és közben megtaláljuk önmagunkat.” – Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, író
„Ez a szívszaggató történet felnyitja a szemünket, és teljesen beszippant minden egyes szavával. Összetöri a szívünket, ugyanakkor reményt is ad. Olvassátok el!” – Melany, goodreads.com
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AMITY
The highly anticipated second novel from the author of the Booker-longlisted THE SWEETNESS OF WATER'Amity is deeply adventurous and astonishingly beautiful' Robert Jones, Jr., author of The Prophets'A writer of great lyricism and power' i paper'Harris will win over the hearts of many readers' Financial Times'Masterful' Oprah WinfreyLouisiana, 1869. The Civil War might be over, but former slaves Coleman and June have yet to find the freedom they've been promised. Two years ago, the siblings were separated when their old master, Mr Harper, took June away on a hair-brained scheme to Mexico, to escape the new reality of the post-war South. Coleman stayed behind to serve the Harper family, clinging to the hope that Mr Harper would one day bring June back to him. When an unexpected letter from Mr Harper arrives, summoning Coleman and the Harper family to Mexico, Coleman believes his prayers have been answered. But what he cannot know is the tangled truth of June's tribulations and Mr Harper's true intentions. As Coleman and June separately navigate a perilous, parched landscape to find their way back to each other, they learn quickly that freedom isn't always given - sometimes, it must be taken by force. THE SWEETNESS OF WATER:A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK, AN OBAMA SUMMER READING SELECTION, SHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE, LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE
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