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Hugh Johnsons Pocket Wine Book 2027
'A thorough guide to just about everything worth drinking.' The Times'Think of it as wine's answer to the Oxford English Dictionary, only it fits in your bag.' Rob Theakston, Drinkhacker.com'Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it.' Howard G. Goldberg, The New York TimesTHE WORLD'S BESTSELLING ANNUAL WINE GUIDEHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. This is the 50th anniversary edition of the book that has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide to wine.Providing clear, succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world, the book also reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, as well as the best growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2027 gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both.This latest edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book includes a special supplement on Flavour and Climate Change, exploring how acidity is typically lower, tannins softer and alcohol higher in the wines we drink. Illustrations are provided by New Yorker regular, Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell.
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23,99 €
Between Two Kings
***The instant New York Times bestseller!***
From internet sensation and bestseller Lindsay Straube comes the second book in the sexy, biting Split or Swallow series, featuring dangerous basilisks, competitive seduction, and a love triangle that could destroy two kingdoms.Tem never thought she'd fall in love. But now she's caught between the Serpent King and the newly crowned human king . . . And the war that is brewing between the basilisks and the humans.Tem led a simple life on the family chicken farm, but now, her eyes had been opened-to love, to lust, to the pull of power, gold, obligation, and the violence of greed and war.When Tem embraced her basilisk half and crested Leo, she thought she'd set him free. Though it nearly broke her, now he could find his first love again, and she could be happy with Caspen.But love is complicated. As much as Tem embraces her serpent side, rules and loopholes keep her beholden to Leo . . . despite her marriage to Caspen.And Tem and Leo's desire continues to smoulder . . . desire that could set the entire kingdom on fire.
Readers LOVE the Split Or Swallow series!
If you don't end up hissing after you read this book, then READ IT AGAIN. This unhinged, addictive, and smutty book was the highlight of my month! 5 freaking stars!I am not a monster romance girlie but want me to tell you why I railroaded this book in A SINGLE DAY? BECAUSE ITS INCREDIBLE.SOS, I need help because of how in love with this story I am ??? (put me down)Monster stuff is weird to me and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. I will die on that hill. THIS monster stuff?? Give me all of it and more. I will read this again, maybe a third time, before the year is up.Serpent summer FOREVER.miss straube ATE and left no crumbs with this one.
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17,99 €
The Mirror of Infinite Endings
Return to the Magnificent North and the breathtaking love story that has captivated readers all over the world in this beautifully illustrated novella!Jacks and Evangeline Fox have finally found their happily ever after.Everything here in the Hollow is wonderful and perfect. Nothing is going to go wrong.No one is keeping a secret . .. except for maybe one.But don't worry, it's not going to rewrite reality or alter history or change the ending of Jacks and Evangeline's story.Definitely not. Featuring cameos from fan-favourite characters and twenty full-page illustrations by Lotusbubble, the fourth instalment in the Once Upon a Broken Heart universe will immerse readers once again in this beloved No.1 Sunday Times bestselling series. Because every story has the potential for infinite endings.THE ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART SERIES1. Once Upon a Broken Heart2.The Ballad of Never After3. A Curse for True Love4. The Mirror of Infinite Endings'Dazzling from start to finish' ADALYN GRACE'An unputdownable fairy tale' KERRI MANISCALCO'Edgy, dark, and gorgeously written' JODI PICOULT'A sugar-crusted, poison-spiked romp' CASSANDRA CLARE'A wondrous story about my favourite thing: kissing' ISABEL IBANEZ'Enchanting, intriguing, and delightfully whimsical' BRIGID KEMMERER'Stephanie Garber is the queen of fairy tales' MARY E. PEARSON
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23,99 €
The Hollow
Retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch delves into the darkest chapter of his past in the new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly.When Harry Bosch was eleven years old, his mother was murdered and he became a ward of the state, housed in MacLaren Children’s Center, a notorious facility where abuse was rampant. Decades after its closure, a massive class action lawsuit has resulted in a multibillion-dollar settlement for former residents. But when Bosch’s half-brother, defense attorney Mickey Haller, brings him word that Harry is entitled to $400,000, Bosch says he doesn’t want the money. He wants justice.News of the settlement awakens his memories of a place he had hoped never to revisit, and a boy named Chops, a fellow inmate who wound up dead. Chops’s body was found in a hidden space under a staircase that the staff used to discipline their charges. The kids knew it only as “the hollow.” But Chops’s death was covered up and never solved. Now Bosch knows he must reopen the investigation and learn the truth, even if the killer is long dead.As Bosch digs into the files, he picks up the trail of a predator who not only survived, but went on to a life of vicious crime. Forced to face a history that both scarred him and launched him on his mission as a cop, Bosch must bring down a sadistic criminal and finally put to rest the demons of his past.
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24,99 €
The Nurturing Home
'Susanna's book is a quiet breath in a busy world and a deeply soothing and inspiring guide to anyone seeking to bring more peace, warmth and quiet joy into their home. Through thoughtful interiors, it captures the Finnish approach to happiness - one rooted in calm, simplicity and a deep respect for the spaces we live in. Each page feels like an invitation to slow down and appreciate the gentle power of light, soft textures and understated design.' Paula Sutton, Hill House Vintage'Kotoisa, the Finnish word we never knew we needed, perfectly explains the art of creating the feeling of home via our everyday objects and the memories they bring. This gorgeous book is vital reading for anyone who cares about the things they live with and how to arrange them.' Kate Watson-Smyth, Mad About the House'Technically speaking, kotoisa translates to something like "cosy" or "homely", but as anyone who's lived it knows, that barely scratches the surface. Kotoisa isn't about plush throws and designer lights, although it can include those. It's about emotional warmth - the kind that seeps in quietly, unnoticed at first, but deeply comforting...Kotoisa is also a quiet rebellion against the constant pursuit of newness and perfection. In a world that tells us to upgrade and reinvent - kotoisa reminds us to notice what's already here. To work with what we have. To find joy in the old wooden spoon, the blanket with the worn edges, the chair that squeaks a little when you lean back but always catches you just right.' Susanna Laiho HawkinsIn her first book, The Nurturing Home, Finnish-born Susanna Laiho Hawkins shows how taking inspiration from the concept of 'Kotoisa' can transform both your home, your happiness levels and the way you live your life, one small step at a time.The book encourages you to embrace imperfection, declutter and rearrange, make the most of the light and flow of your home and bring nature and the seasons indoors. Susanna then explores a kotoisa approach to every room in the house to create a truly welcoming and nurturing home.
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34,99 €
Big Math
It's in every photo you post to Instagram, every Google search you make and every prompt you give to ChatGPT . . . Big Math - the branch of modern mathematics behind our digital revolution - operates under the hood of these everyday miracles, driving the biggest shifts in how we shop, communicate, live, and think. Yet the arithmetic itself is not especially new or mysterious: rather, it is made up of humble concepts and processes such as matrices and vectors, networks and Markov Chains, optimization and linear algebra. These basic concepts are the cornerstone of computer science and quantum computing, and they're crucial for aspiring tech workers and ordinary citizens alike to understand if we're to comprehend the changes sweeping the world. The story of how this little math grew so large, and how it became central to our modern lives, is also one of the great intellectual adventures of all time, with precursors in a bamboo puzzle book in an ancient Chinese tomb and inheritance law in ninth-century Baghdad.But after a long history of working harmoniously with humans, today this reliable branch of mathematics has slipped the leash. As Big Math has expanded to contend with ever larger problems and ever vaster sets of data, it has also begun to operate in ways that we don't comprehend. Celebrated mathematicians Steven Strogatz and Alex Townsend ask: what happens when Big Math outgrows us - when it becomes something we no longer understand, only something we witness? And what if it no longer needs us at all?
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24,99 €
The Most Magnificent Moose
A funny and heartwarming story about lovable moose Morris who discovers the pitfalls of comparing himself to others, from the bestselling and award-winning creators of The Lion Inside.Morris is a happy-go-lucky moose who thinks the world is AMAZING! But when he overhears a conversation between two busy beavers, he starts to think thoughts he's never had before. Are some moose born better than others? Is he ... enough? Soon, all the other moose begin to argue about who is the best. Can Morris help his friends realise that there is magnificence inside us all?An empowering and funny rhyming story that reminds us that we are ALL totally magnificent - just the way we are.Look out for more wonderful books from The World of Rachel Bright and Jim Field:The Lion InsideThe Koala Who CouldThe Squirrels Who SquabbledThe Way Home for WolfThe Whale Who Wanted MoreThe Gecko and the EchoThe Pandas Who PromisedThe Camel Who Had the HumpThe Turtle Who Turned the TidePraise for The Lion Inside:"A heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed." Parents in Touch"Captivating." Books for Keeps"A delight to read over and over again." WRD
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19,99 €
Dark Squares: A cult leader, a child prodigy and the chess revolution
'A powerful memoir'Garry Kasparov'Heart-breaking, hilarious, ultimately transcendent'Jeannette Wall'Compelling and unique'Ben Mezrich'I haven't been this inspired by an underdog story in a long time'Bobby Hall (aka Logic)___________Educated meets The Queen's Gambit in this extraordinary memoir by International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch, who describes his upbringing in an abusive cult - and how chess ended up saving his life.Born into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical abuse and neglect, he persevered. An international chess master and world-class commentator, Rensch's remarkable journey led him to being the face of Chess.com, one of the largest online gaming platforms in the world.With unflinching honesty, Rensch recounts his life, starting from the moment he discovered chess in the summer of 1995, all the way up to being at the centre of the investigation into the most explosive cheating scandal in chess history.He chronicles the traumas of being 'special' in a cult that forced separation from his mother. Mentored by an alcoholic Russian chess master, he found solace alongside suffering in his obsession with chess - an ancient game which became his only escape.Deeply heartfelt, keenly reflective and haunting, Dark Squares is the never-before-told story of Danny Rensch's resilience, survival, and his enduring love for the game that saved him.
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19,99 €
The Wretched Divine
EVEN THE MOST WRETCHED SOULS CAN MASQUERADE AS DIVINE . . .'An utterly original and epic tale' STEPHANIE GARBER'A triumph of fantasy' KAYLIE SMITH'Devastating in the best of ways' REBECCA ROSS'Not your typical angels vs demons story' MARIA V. SNYDER'An edge-of-your-seat page turner' ISABEL IBANEZ'Ferociously romantic' ADRIENNE YOUNG'I adored every page' SUE LYNN TAN'Cancel all your plans' KRISTEN CICCARELLI'Resplendent . . . This book will not disappoint' TAMORA PIERCEThere is no good in demons. They are born of corruption, and drawn ever toward the sin that made them. Where trust is given, ruin follows.- From the Divine Scriptures, V:12 Aurelie Chantelune was born to serve. Raised as a knight in a kingdom ravaged by demons, she's spent her life honing her blade, driven by the memory of the monsters who tore her family apart and by the knowledge that she's one of the few who can stop them. If Aurelie can claim her first kill, she'll inherit a legacy passed down through the Chantelune bloodline: a soulbond with Yuriel, an angel whose power is vital to her kingdom's survival. But when those she loves begin turning into the very monsters she's sworn to destroy, Aurelie is forced to seek help from the last place she ever imagined. Desperate, she forges a second and far more dangerous bond with Severin, a demon she can hardly trust, but who claims to know how to end the war for good. With their lives and fates entwined, Aurelie, Yuriel, and Severin must team up to hunt down a cure capable of turning demons back into humans. But the more they learn about one another and the deeper their relationships grow, the more Aurelie begins to question the war and her place in it. With both of her bonded on opposing sides, she'll have to make a choice: continue to stand with the angels, or risk everything by trusting a demon.The Wretched Divine is the heart-pounding adult debut from Sunday Times-bestselling author Adalyn Grace, about an ancient war between angels and demons, and the human knight determined to end it at any cost.
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24,99 €
Project Hail Mary
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL
A BARACK OBAMA READING PICK
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING
A lone astronaut.An impossible mission.An ally he never imagined.'The most enjoyable hard SF I have read in years' GUARDIAN'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronaut________________________________________Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone.Or does he?An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.________________________________________'One of the most original, compelling, and fun voyages I've ever taken.' ERNEST CLINE, author of Ready Player One and Ready Player Two'Undisputedly the best book I've read in a very, very long time. Mark my words: Project Hail Mary is destined to become a classic.' BLAKE CROUCH'Andy Weir's brilliant Project Hail Mary...is one of those stirring sci-fi novels about every government on Earth banding together, through science, to save civilisation from collapse. I loved it.' THE TIMES'A suspenseful portrait of human ingenuity and resilience [that] builds to an unexpectedly moving ending. A winner.'PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Weir returns with gusto . . . his writing flows naturally, and his characters and dialogue crackle with energy. With this novel, he takes his place as a genuine star in the mainstream SF world.' BOOKLIST
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39,99 €
The Wolves of War
THE WOLVES OF WAR ARE BARING THEIR FANGSThe Clans once lived freely, honouring their gods and traditions. Then the northern invaders unleashed a tide of blood and fire. Now the Clans are a conquered people. Ivan cares not for wars or kings. His only concern is the safety of his family, especially his daughter Halia, whom he would protect with his life. Halia has been trapped in her own body since birth, yet at night she has dreams of running with wolves and speaking with fae creatures of the forest. Many believe her cursed, but Halia's awakening powers may be the only way she and her family can survive the coming storm. For the wolves of war are stalking the horizon. Two princes have become mortal enemies, and an iron-toothed witch haunts the shadows. As mighty nations clash, Halia must master her strange magic to protect those she loves. To do so, she must accept a terrifying truth. Sometimes, the only way through the darkness is to embrace it. International bestseller John Gwynne delivers a blockbuster epic fantasy inspired by Slavic mythology and packed with ancient magic, heroic sacrifice and thrilling adventure. Praise for John Gwynne:'Visceral, heart-breaking and unputdownable' Jay Kristoff'Masterfully crafted, brutally compelling' Anthony Ryan'A satisfying and riveting read' Robin Hobb
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34,99 €
Bedside Manner
A medical resident spars with the hot, grumpy surgeon who makes her job hell, until their relationship heats up with a sexy arrangement--from the viral TikTok author of the Vancouver Storm series.
Dr. Linden Starling can get along with anyone?except Dr. Grant Cross, one of the most prominent pediatric plastic surgeons in the country. Linden detests him, his other residents are terrified of him, and his bedside manner sucks.
She wants nothing to do with him.
When Linden’s desperate financial straits lead her to sign up as a high-end escort, Dr. Cross is the last person on her mind?until he becomes her first client and makes her an offer she can’t refuse. The deal is simple: she sleeps with him, he pays her, and neither of them get feelings.
Grant Cross, it turns out, is nothing like she expected. The sex is beyond all expectation and surprisingly intimate. With his pediatric fellowship at risk due to his lack of interpersonal skills, Linden vows to teach Grant how to be more likable. Grant is a notorious workaholic, and yet he’s suddenly making time for her, reading the books she loves, and encouraging her to stand up for herself.
Their relationship is purely transactional, but Grant looks at Linden in a way that makes her think…
Maybe it’s real after all.
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15,99 €
The Wrath Gods Reap
PRE-ORDER THE HEART-POUNDING SERIES FINALE NOW!Don’t miss the thrilling conclusion to the instant #1 New York Times bestselling The Games Gods Play and The Things Gods Break.The Wrath Gods Reap is Percy Jackson for adults meets Hunger Games, with a slow burn romance between a contestant and Hades himself.The Crucible series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 The Games Gods PlayBook #2 The Things Gods BreakBook #3 The Wrath Gods Reap
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28,99 €
Villains - Victorious
The triumphant conclusion to the Villains trilogy from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.
The ExtraOrdinary of Merit City, a secret group of individuals gifted with a power connected to their manner of near-death experience, have been keeping a low profile, avoiding the ever-watchful eye of EON in the wake of the showdown with Marcella, Eli, and Serena.
But when EON—and its relationship to the ExtraOrdinaries— begins to change under the leadership of a new director with a terrifying agenda, the time for hiding is over. The path to the truth of what happened to EON leads Victor, Sydney, Mitch and the rest into the enemy’s lair at EON headquarters, where they encounter unexpected allies, shocking new abilities, and the ultimate confrontation.
Against all the years, the betrayals, and the odds—the arch rivals and their allies will meet for a final time, on a chess board laid out by a rival they didn’t expect.
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15,99 €
Blightfall
After decades of war against alien oppressors, the humans of the Defiant Defense Force are finally free. Yet for Arturo Mendez, leader of Skyward Flight, freedom isn't what he thought it would be.His first postwar assignment seems simple: The DDF has found evidence of other settlements of humans who were isolated during their long war against the aliens, and Arturo and his flight of pilots are to escort a team of diplomats as they attempt to make contact. It's an easy mission-get in, guard the diplomats, and get out.But no element of this mission turns out to be simple. Blightfall is inhospitable, surrounded by mysterious debris and covered in giant, invasive forests that have swallowed most of the planet. Upon arrival, Arturo's team is attacked, and it quickly becomes clear that this human settlement isn't what it appears to be.Now trapped in an unfamiliar world and unsure who to trust, Arturo and his team must find allies and uncover long-buried secrets if they hope to escape and return home.
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24,99 €
Ice Cold
Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals.Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture.The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B, whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami. Author Vikki Tobak reveals – in great detail – the work of pioneering jewelers such as Tito Caicedo of Manny’s, Eddie Plein, and Jacob the Jeweler as well as newer artisans such as Avianne & Co., Ben Baller/IF & Co., Greg Yuna, Johnny Dang, Eliantte, and many more. Ice Cold is a treasure trove of dazzling, inspirational style, featuring the work of leading photographers, including Wolfgang Tillmans, Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, Timothy White, Gillian Laub, David LaChapelle, Danny Clinch, Chris Buck, Mike Miller, Phil Knott, Raven B.Varona, Al Pereira, Albert Watson and many more. A foreword by hip-hop superstar Slick Rick and essays by A$AP Ferg, LL COOL J, Kevin “Coach K’ Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas of Quality Control Music take us on personal journeys into their jewelry universe. Ice Cold goes beyond the ostentatious bling to reveal a transformative story that is loud and proud.
Hello
Leading psychologist Nicholas Epley helps us understand why our social fears are often mistaken and how small acts of connection can ultimately transform our lives.One of those rare books that might actually change your life Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on HappinessWe are among the most social species on the planet, uniquely equipped to connect with others. Doing so makes us happier, healthier and more successful. Yet so often we shy away from it whether that s saying hello to the stranger who sits next to us, or moving beyond small talk with a work colleague, or expressing our gratitude to people we appreciate.Why?In this inspiring book, psychologist Nicholas Epley reveals how misplaced social fears interrupt our instinct to connect and how to overcome them. Drawing on decades of research, he shows that bridging the gap between two people is far easier than we think and success is more likely than we imagine.Whether introvert or extrovert, we all can benefit from being just a little more social. And as Epley shows, gradually building wiser social habits can ultimately have life-changing results.Everyone should read this beautiful book and learn to use the transformative power of reaching out to build a more meaningful life Charles Duhigg, author of SupercommunicatorsI love this book.Truly, Hello might change your life. Beautifully written, meticulously crafted, and winningly earnest. It s a masterclass in social connection Angela Duckworth, author of GritMasterfully blends cutting-edge research with unforgettable stories to reveal how small acts of connection can make your life richer and happier.This inspiring book will forever change how you see and reach out to other people Katy Milkman, author of How to ChangeBrilliant and eye-opening, Hello is brimming with insights about how to rediscover the joy of being human Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of How to Feel Loved
Good Joy, Bad Joy
She's lived by the rules. Now she's breaking them . . .For more than eighty years, Joy Bridport has followed the rules - devoted wife, loving mother, steadfast neighbor in her small town. But when her best friend Hazel is given only months to live, Joy is forced to confront the truth: Hazel has lived fully, while she has only played it safe.Determined to change, Joy vows to live boldly in the time she and Hazel have left together. What begins as small rebellions soon snowball into petty crimes, and Joy must decide whether she can embrace the freedom of 'Bad Joy' without losing the life and legacy she's built.With humor, heart, and irresistible mischief, Good Joy, Bad Joy is a wise, bighearted celebration of friendship, second chances, and the courage to become who we were always meant to be.'A beautifully reflective story of lifelong friendship, legacy, and what it truly means to lead a "good" life.' Natalie Sue, author of I Hope This Finds You Well'Uplifting, charming, and wonderful, it will make you call your oldest friend to say "I love you, I'm so glad you're alive, and also, please read this book".' Annie Hartnett, author of The Road to Tender Hearts'A multilayered love letter to the wonder and resilience of female friendship, but also a tender reminder that at any stage of life, even at 89, it is never too late to bloom . and to rediscover joy.' Jessica George, author of Maame
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15,99 €
This Cursed Beautiful Land
The revelatory, much-anticipated memoir from the Wall Street Journal reporter who was wrongly imprisoned in Putin's Russia for more than a year - a glimpse inside the perils and contradictions of a country in the midst of autocracyIn March 2023, a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, Evan Gershkovich met with a union boss connected with a Russian tank factory. As the journalist sat with his source in an empty restaurant in an industrial city 900 miles east of Moscow, a squad of masked agents charged in, blindfolded Evan, and dragged him into an unmarked van. The agents were from the FSB, Putin's powerful security service, and the successor to the Soviet-era KGB.Five years earlier, Evan had arrived in Moscow to jumpstart his journalism career.His parents had left the Soviet Union in the 1970s, forging a middle-class life in New Jersey, where Evan grew up on Soviet-era cartoons and weekend trips to Brighton Beach. In Moscow, Evan dove into life - unpacking politics for readers of The Moscow Times and developing a circle of deep friendships with Russian peers, all striving to make their way in perilous times.Western journalists had long felt insulated from the dangers their Russian counterparts experienced. But war, it seemed, had changed the rules.Interrogated for hours after his arrest, Evan was told he was being charged with spying and thrown in Moscow's notorious Lefortovo prison - a pawn in a geopolitical chess match.After his world suddenly shrunk to a tiny, cement-walled cell, Evan did something remarkable: he continued reporting. For the next sixteen months, he documented a life in Russia that few Westerners will ever experience: its sprawling prison system, with its own vocabulary and customs - and surprising pockets of humanity.In writing by turns riveting and humorous, Evan brings readers inside the events leading to his arrest, his nearly 500 days in Russian prisons, and the blockbuster, multi-country prisoner swap that freed him. More than a prison memoir, This Cursed Beautiful Land is an extraordinary, deeply reported chronicle of a misunderstood people and their land - marked at once by stunning beauty and a haunting history.
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26,99 €
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