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Once Written in Gilded Blood
From USA and New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes the conclusion to her delicious, arranged-marriage romantasy, CRUEL FATES DUET.Love is the sharpest weapon of all….Born with gilded blood, Alira is a demigod knight forged for war - her rare gift makes her both priceless and disposable in the eyes of the gods she serves. When centuries of bloodshed threaten to consume the world, she is sent into a political marriage with Kalel Lornhelm, the infamous Blood Knight and demon commander of Devicit.Devicit is a kingdom of beauty and terror, hidden behind a shimmering magical veil. As Alira is drawn into demon life, mistrust slowly gives way to desire, and Alira learns that Kalel has been bound to her fate far longer than she ever knew.But beneath the city’s splendour lies a devastating secret. As gods rise, war reignites, and the systems that shaped them both demand blood once more, Alira and Kalel must confront the cost of peace….
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Catalina
‘Sparkling’ NEW YORK TIMES‘Magnetic’ IRA GLASS‘Fierce’ TIMEWhen Catalina, a witty, vulnerable and beautiful Ecuadorian student, arrives at Harvard, she feels like one of the chosen. She is a miracle child who has escaped death in Latin America to be raised by undocumented grandparents and now studies at the most prestigious university in the world. She knows she has to play the part, but she also wants to have a good time in the process. And so begins her era of opulent parties, secret societies, desirable internships, flings with rich men and plenty of vodka sodas.But in her final year, undocumented immigrants become the target of political turmoil and Catalina’s life back in New York begins to unravel. As the clock ticks on the precarious future of her family, what will she sacrifice to save the people she loves the most?Catalina is a daring, glamorous and sharply observed campus novel about coming into your own and the endless possibilities of freedom, love and power.'She is a worthy student of Gabriel García Márquez' The Atlantic'[A] fresh and unflinching take on the campus novel' PEOPLE'Destined to be a contemporary American classic' FRANCISCO GOLDMAN, author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Monkey Boy
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Authority
'A rigorous thinker armed with a killer turn of phrase'Observer'Her writing is razor-sharp, personal, and vociferous in its proclamations, but it’s also fun – it’s got bite'New Statesman'A galaxy-brain-level thinker' Torrey PetersA bold, provocative collection of essays by a Pulitzer winner on one of the most urgent questions of our time: what is authority when everyone has an opinion on everything?This book brings together sharp, illuminating essays on everything from musical theatre to sci-fi novels, as well as an acclaimed tetralogy of personal essays. Throughout, Andrea Long Chu defies the imperative to leave politics out of art, charging fellow critics with complacent humanism and modelling how the left might brave the culture wars with both its faculty of judgment and its sense of justice intact.'A pure joy to read'Claire Dederer'Provocative, beautiful and addictive… I couldn't stop reading'Angela Saini'Thrilling... Authority reminds us we haven't yet felt all there is to feel'Kaveh Akbar
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The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything
All life is made from CO2 . It was there at earth’s birth, and throughout evolution. It has kept our planet habitable for hundreds of millions of years. It has given us all the splendours of the world we know today. And yet it also holds the potential for life's destruction.In this gripping adventure through eras and places, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen tells the story of the world’s most important molecule. We travel from the beginning of time all the way up to our present reality, witnessing the staggering journey that CO2 has undertaken.As we watch its movements through the rocks, the air, the oceans and living beings over four billion years, we come to see more clearly what it means for us to be churning through ancient life – in the form of fossil fuels – as we power our industrial world. We are, Brannen shows, performing an unprecedented experiment on our planet. If we are to avoid its catastrophic consequences, we must all begin to deepen our understanding of this curious substance, which has given us everything from the very first life forms on earth to the business titans reshaping our planet today.
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How to Win at College
75 simple steps to help you excel - so you can focus on what matters mostCollege can be a time of independence, lifelong friendships and personal growth - but it can also bring intense pressure to stand out and succeed.In How to Win at College, Cal Newport - bestselling author and Professor at Georgetown University - interviews extraordinary students and distilling what he learns into 75 counterintuitive rules for a calmer, smarter path to college success.These include:Don’t do all your reading
Never pull an all-nighter
Take three days to write a paper
Always be working on a “grand project”
Do one thing better than anyone else you knowWhether you want to graduate with honours, build an impressive CV, and unlock exciting opportunities, this is your guide to making the most of every minute of university - and setting yourself up for what comes next.
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The Museum of Unconditional Surrender
‘A writer to cherish’ Susan Sontag
‘The story of a shattered life can only be told in bits and pieces’A pink cigarette lighter, lollipop sticks, a beer-bottle opener: these are some of the contents of Roland the Walrus’s stomach, displayed in the Berlin Zoo. As our narrator wanders the city, she recalls the objects and memories, dreams and reflections that make up her life – a photo album, a recipe, a fleeting love affair – as they connect to reveal the fractured reality of being an exile. Written in the aftermath of the breakup of Yugoslavia, The Museum of Unconditional Surrender is a quietly profound, absurdly humorous meditation on displacement, yearning and the weight of the past.
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Daughter of a Thousand Faces (The Comic), Vol. 1
Follow the journey of Shen Yuhua from the most disappointing daughter in her family to the disciple of the world's most infamous demon in this Eisner Award-nominated webcomic by Velinxi, now available in print for the first time.Shen Yuhua is the disgrace of her clan. She inherited none of her immortal father’s powers, she’s been rejected by more than twenty suitors, and her mother was executed for treason. With no one but her bumbling servant Swallowtail on her side, Yuhua seems destined to live in shame and obscurity.Her world turns upside down when she encounters Chu Tian, the fearsome Demon with a Thousand Faces – and accidentally frees him from the abyss where her father imprisoned him decades ago. Even worse, she’s forced to become his disciple. Can Yuhua finally develop powers that will make her a warrior worthy of the Shen name, or will her new teacher become her greatest downfall?Volume 1 collects episodes 1-20 of the Tapas webcomic Daughter of a Thousand Faces.
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The Vagabond
Renée, aged thirty-three and divorced from her serially unfaithful husband, reinvents herself as a dancer in France’s music halls. When a wealthy suitor appears promising marriage and stability, Renée must choose between the security he represents and her hard-won life as an artist.Colette’s great novel of the stage was based on her experiences as a struggling music hall performer following her own divorce. By turns melancholy and funny, it is a pioneering work of autofiction and a vivid portrayal of one woman’s quest for freedom.
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John Berger
An illuminating new life of the peerless thinker, artist and author of Ways of SeeingTom Overton got to know John Berger around 2010, after he gave his archive to the British Library: a kind of homecoming to the city of his birth, after a life lived mostly in self-imposed exile in Switzerland and France. Curious about the origin of a piece of writing or art, Tom would scan something in and email it. Then there’d come a call, very early, very late. ‘Hello? Is that Tom? This is John. John Berger. Can I tell you a story?’ Tom realised he was bringing this archive back into John’s life, peering together through holes in time, remembering things he couldn’t himself. And then, at the beginning of 2017, John died.In this extraordinary new book, Overton explores the life and work of one of the great cultural figures of the last century, who came of age in a world threatened by nuclear apocalypse, and grew old in a world dominated by the idea that human life should be ordered with the logic of profit, always looking forward, never back. Berger’s work reimagined the relationship between art and technology; charted the disappearance of peasants from the world and documented migrant labour; explored with huge compassion the AIDS crisis; was trenchantly opposed to the new world order that emerged in the 1990s and the War on Terror and passionately committed to the Palestinian cause. There were so many different subjects to his work; so many precisely chosen forms. Cutting through the reverence that can build around any writer of his scope of achievement and drawing on both personal memory and a vast and previously unseen trove of material, Overton comes face to face with John Berger, showing the continued importance of a figure, whose work focused on the creating and recreating of communities past and present. For at the centre of this book, above all, is the idea that John Berger wants our company, and we need his.
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With the Law on Our Side
Told through real cases in real courts, the former – and first woman – President of the Supreme Court leads us on a deeply entertaining and vitally important tour of the law in our land.'Principled, timely and vital' PHILIPPE SANDS'Powerful and urgent' FINANCIAL TIMES'If this country made any sense, we'd make this book part of the syllabus' IAN DUNTIf we are lucky, we’ll never have an accident, or be wronged, or face a family difficulty. But what if we do? How do we make sense of the justice system – this vast and arcane world – and ensure it is in our corner?Lady Hale, former President of the Supreme Court, takes us inside our courts to reveal how the law works in real time.From everyday tribunals to the lofty heights of the Royal Courts of Justice, and through powerful true stories of real cases and people, we share in the complexity of deciding what is right, feel the human drama of our legal system and learn what the law truly is. Ultimately, we see how the law serves everyone – and why we must care about it.'Everyone who cares about a fair and just society should read this book' SARAH LANGFORD'Informative, enjoyable and compelling' OBSERVER'Accessible, forensic and breathtakingly humane' SHAMI CHAKRABARTI‘A rallying cry for justice that is truly on our side’ CHERIE BLAIR KC** LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026 **
Trauma Industrial Complex
*The new book from the Orwell Prize-Winning author of Poverty Safari and The Social Distance Between Us*Today, trauma permeates media, from music and television to films and books – my own included. While the increasing openness is welcome, I’ve observed that this rise has been accompanied by a parallel explosion of disinformation and sometimes harmful guidance about how to deal with personal trauma.In Trauma Industrial Complex, I ask the question: How did we get here? And are the stories we’re telling ourselves liberating us or keeping us trapped? In this revealing and deeply personal book, I’ll pull back the curtain, sharing the hard-won wisdom I’ve gained from the events brought on by telling my own story.Praise for Darren McGarvey:‘An Orwell for today's poor’ – The Times‘The standout, authentic voice of a generation’ – Herald‘McGarvey is a rarity: a working-class writer who has fought to make the middle-class world hear what he has to say’ – Nick Cohen, Guardian
Love and Gravity
Discover the enchanting speculative romance novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Samantha Sotto Yambao, about love, magic, and time, published for the first time in the UK!Andrea Louviere is seven years old the first time she sees him: a shiver of light, a crack in her bedroom wall, and a boy from another time looking back at her. Then, as quickly as it opened, the crack closes and he vanishes.Years later, she receives an impossible love letter. It is centuries old. It is written by a young Isaac Newton. And it is addressed to her.As their connection deepens across time, Andrea becomes entangled in a love that defies logic, distance and even history itself. But in a world bound by the laws of gravity, Andrea faces a heartbreaking decision:Will she choose what was . . . or what might be?“Thoughtful, magical, and alive with romantic alchemy, Love and Gravity is a rare gem of a book, both intellectual and beautiful.” ?New York Times bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen
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Hacking Humanity
'This is the bible to living a healthier life' DAVINA MCCALL | 'No-one explains cutting edge technology more clearly than Lara' LORRAINE KELLY | 'Absolutely brilliant' JEREMY VINE | 'Extraordinarily helpful' DAMIAN HUGHES | 'Brilliantly written ... separates the nonsense from the evidence' RUSSELL FOSTERWhat if we could stop cancer in its tracks, prevent cardiovascular disease, lose weight at will and reverse the effects of ageing? With new developments in artificial intelligence, gene editing and robotics, it might all be possible sooner than you think.In Hacking Humanity, technology journalist Lara Lewington takes us to the cutting edge of scientific research to demystify how new innovations are transforming medicine for the better. Drawing us into the science behind the world’s healthiest people from Silicon Valley to the Blue Zones while experimenting with the new technology already available, she examines the real challenges ahead and how we can overcome them. From new miracle drugs to life-saving robotic assistants and diagnostic tools that help us avoid disease altogether, today’s most exciting innovations are paving the way for tomorrow’s healthcare revolution, extending not only our lifespans but also our healthspans – the amount of time we spend living in good health.With expert insights and clear explanations, Hacking Humanity reveals how we can harness the power of technology to improve our lives now and transform our healthcare system for a better future, unlocking the power to reshape our genetic destinies and live longer and healthier lives.'What Lara does so beautifully in Hacking Humanity is cut through the hype and show how innovation can be human, hopeful and practical, helping us prevent illness, not just treat it' DR AMIR KHAN
The Animal and the Thinker
Why are we so often in conflict?arguing with ourselves and with others, uncertain over who we are what we need from our lives?In The Animal and the Idea, the world-leading, pioneering neuroscientist John Duncan explains that each of us is not just one person – we are two. On one side are our animal instincts, built on the sophisticated needs of human life through evolution, but struggling to navigate the complexity of modern life. On the other side is our rational brain which calculates and cogitates, but is often helpless in the face of bigger questions of meaning and purpose.Dovetailing these two competing sides of ourselves, Duncan draws on a lifetime’s pioneering work to attack puzzles that have concerned thinkers, writers and philosophers through human history. Right and wrong. Freedom and responsibility. Women and men. Democracy and justice. Ambition and fulfilment. Understanding how these two sides of ourselves interact offers revealing and often surprising answers to some of the great questions of our lives.Discover a new perspective on human behaviour, and learn how we can better understand ourselves, our struggles, and our search for meaning.
How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love (As Well As the Ones You Don’t)
"Compassionate, insightful and incredibly practical. Anna Mathur transforms the way we understand anger" - Abby Rawlinson, author of Reclaiming You
Your rage isn't a character flaw. It's a message.You didn’t used to be like this, did you?The sharp words, the slammed drawer, the guilt that follows. I’ve been there too – wondering how I became someone who snaps at the people I love the most.What if I told you that your anger isn’t bad and it isn’t something you need to hide? For too long we’ve been taught to bottle it up, to keep smiling, to push it down. But anger is normal. Anger is necessary. And when you understand it, anger can become one of your greatest allies.In this book, I’ll help you to see rage differently, not as something shameful, but as a signal of what you need. We’ll explore where it comes from, how to catch it sooner, to repair faster, and to use its energy to create change rather than damage.Your anger doesn’t make you broken, it makes you human. And when you learn to listen to it, rage can become one of your greatest sources of power, protection and connection."Essential reading for all recovering people-pleasers!" - Emma Reed Turrell, author of What Am I Missing?"A compassionate and insightful book that brings understanding to a subject so often misunderstood and wrapped in shame" - Simon Gilham, author of Stop Lying to Yourself
Unlimited
“ONE OF THE MOST CAPTIVATING BOOKS I’VE READ IN YEARS” – Simon Alexander OngYour most difficult experiences aren’t setbacks. They’re the starting points on your journey to harness your Unlimited potential.Once considered beyond help, Lewis Raymond Taylor turned around a life defined by trauma, addiction and incarceration into one of meaning, mastery, and multimillion dollar success.In Unlimited, he shares the secrets behind his journey to lasting success. Packed full of expert insights and inspirational wisdom, Unlimited will show you how to:Turn your inner critic into an inner coach
Dismantle your limiting beliefs
Take ownership of your life
Transform your fear of failure into a need for successYou’re not broken, you’re just unfinished. This book is your next step to greatness.
No Life Forsaken
The epic fantasy sequence continues with the new book from the bestselling author of Gardens of the Moon.A goddess awakens to a new world, only to find that some things never change.Amidst the ashes of a failed rebellion in Seven Cities, new embers are flaring to life.There are furrowed brows at the beleaguered Malazan Legion headquarters in G’danisban for it would appear that yet another bloody clash with the revived cult of the Apocalyptic is coming to a head.Seeking to crush the uprising before it ignites the entire subcontinent, Fist Arenfall has only a few dozen squads of marines at his disposal, and many of those are already dispersed - endeavouring to stamp out multiple brush-fires of dissent. But his soldiers are exhausted, worn down by the grind of a simmering insurrection and the last thing Arenfall needs is the arrival of the new Adjunct, fresh from the capital and the Emperor's side.The man's mission may be to lend support to Arenfall’s efforts . . . or stick a knife in his back. 'Twas ever thus, of course. That a popular commander should inevitably be seen as a threat to the Emperor - such is the fatal nature of imperial Malazan politics.And what of the gods? Well, as recent history has proved, their solution to any mortal mess is to make it even messier. In other words, it's just another tumultuous day in the chequered history of the Malazan Empire.
Acclaim for The God is Not Willing:'Awe-inspiring. Prepare to fall in love with epic fantasy all over again.' ANNA SMITH SPARK, author of The Court of Broken Knives'As good as I expected it to be . . . Erikson continues to showcase his talents as an impressive wordsmith . . . mesmerising and memorable. Add to this intense battles, witty banter, advanced warfare, new curses, new gods, and escapades with warrens and this world's supernatural and you'll see why I had such a good time.' GRIMDARK magazine'It is beautiful, it is captivating and utterly enthralling . . . Erikson is unparalleled in both the scope of his imagination and the talent of his prose, but more importantly, he is as insightful and funny as Terry Pratchett ever was.' FANTASY BOOK REVIEW'Erikson at the top of his game, a lean, sharply honed and powerful addition to what is already in my mind the pre-eminent fantasy universe of the last few decades.' TOR.COM'Determined, focused, well-paced and immensely rich novel of war, peace, hubris, consequence, sorcery and compassion . . . this is Erikson bringing his A-game, turned up to 11, and delivering what is comfortably one of his three or four best novels to date.' THE WERTZONE'Could be Erikson's most accessible novel to date . . . a must for all Malazan fans.' FANTASY HOTLIST'Erikson burnishes his reputation as a superior epic fantasy world-builder . . . a treat both for his returning readers and lovers of George R.R. Martin-style epic fantasy who have yet to discover his work.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *starred review
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Eat Like a Sardinian
'A true treasure of Italian cuisine - I find myself drawn back to the book time and time again'. Giorgio Locatelli 'The Talisman really brought me into Italian food. I thought it was so exciting. I love the way she spoke in a very simple and clear form. The recipes were an eye opener...'- Ruth Rogers CBE, chef and owner of River Cafe, Guardian'The Talisman of Happiness is a book I regularly reach for as a source of inspiration and reference.And now it's been lovingly translated, my copy is already a thicket of sticky notes. It should be given permanent place on the cookery bookshelf of everyone who loves Italian food, as it's not just another cookbook, but an essential companion to understanding Italian cooking.'- Vicky Bennison (Pasta Grannies)'Considered by many to be the ultimate work on the Italian kitchen.' - Craig Claiborne, New York Times'An indispensable guide for Italian home cooks.'- Kim Severson, New York TimesThe Talisman of Happiness is the definitive Italian cookery bible. First published in Italy in 1929 by pioneering journalist and food writer Ada Boni, it has never been out of print since and has sold more than one million copies over the last century. With over 1,600 recipes, The Talisman is the essential catalogue of all the flavours, techniques and traditions that define Italian cuisine. The book is an established wedding gift in Italy, a talisman of luck for newlyweds and an heirloom that is passed down from generation to generation as the indispensable source for classic dishes. 'There can be no true happiness,' Boni wrote, 'if such an essential part of our daily lives as eating is neglected.'This landmark English edition of the complete work has been carefully translated to preserve the joy and warmth of the Boni's original for a new generation of home cooks, with specially commissioned illustrations from Italian illustrator Federico Bonfiglio. The Talisman of Happiness is a gift of good luck, a timeless collection of recipes to feed the body and nourish the soul.
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Bad Idea
A new Briar universe book from New York Times Bestselling author Elle Kennedy.
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17,99 €
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