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Never Found
Damian Werner has made peace with the fact that he’ll never see his fiancée, Ewa again. After all, she disappeared ten years ago. But when someone posts a picture online, claiming that they’re looking for the girl in the photo, Damian feels like he’s seen a ghost. The girl looks exactly like Ewa. He writes it off as a coincidence, until another photo is posted – this time, one that Damian himself took of Ewa a few days before she went missing. A photo that he’s never shown to anyone else …Damian soon finds himself tangled up in a web of questions. Is it really Ewa, reappearing after a decade? Who is looking for her? And most importantly, did he ever truly know the real he? ranslated by Kaja Gucio
The Director
From 'one of the brightest, most pleasure-giving writers at work today' (Jeffrey Eugenides), a visionary tale inspired by the life of the 20th century film director G.W. Pabst, who left Europe for Hollywood to resist the Nazis and then returned to his homeland with his wife and young son and began making films for the German Reich.
An artist's life, a pact with the devil, a novel about the dangerous illusions of the silver screen.
G.W. Pabst, one of cinema's greatest, perhaps the greatest director of his era: when the Nazis seized power he was filming in France, to escape the horrors of the new Germany he flees to Hollywood. But under the blinding California sun, the world-famous director suddenly looks like a nobody. Not even Greta Garbo, who he made famous, can help him. And thus, almost through no fault of his own, he finds himself back in his homeland of Austria, which is now called Ostmark. The returning family is confronted with the barbaric nature of the regime. But Goebbels, the minister of propaganda in Berlin, wants the film genius, he won't take no for an answer and makes big promises. While Pabst still believes that he will be able to resist these advances, that he will not submit to any dictatorship other than art, he has already taken the first steps into a hopeless entanglement.
Daniel Kehlmann's novel about art and power, beauty and barbarism is a triumph. The Director shows what literature is capable of.
Capitalism and Its Critics
A sweeping history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest critics
At a time when we are faced with fundamental questions about the sustainability and morality of the economic system, Capitalism and Its Critics provides a kaleidoscopic history of global capitalism, from colonialism and the Industrial Revolution to the ecological crisis and artificial intelligence.
John Cassidy adopts a bold new approach: he tells the story through the eyes of the system's critics. From eighteenth-century weavers who rebelled against early factory automation to Eric Williams's paradigm-changing work on slavery and capitalism, to the Latin American dependistas, the international Wages for Housework campaign of the 1970s, and the modern degrowth movement, this absorbing narrative traverses the globe. It looks at familiar figures - Smith, Marx, Luxemburg, Keynes, Polanyi - from a fresh perspective, but also focuses on many less familiar, including William Thompson, the Irish proto-socialist whose work influenced Marx; Flora Tristan, the French proponent of a universal labour union; John Hobson, the original theorist of imperialism; and J. C. Kumarappa, the Indian exponent of Gandhian economics.
Blending biography, panoramic history, and lively exploration of economic theories, Capitalism and Its Critics illuminates the deep roots of many of the most urgent issues of our time.
Broken Dove
LINES WILL BE CROSSED.
After blowing her cover as a double agent within Silver Elite and fleeing the Prime-controlled capital, Wren Darlington is finally safe behind allied lines. As her lover and former commander Cross Redden works to disrupt the Primes from inside their ranks, Wren turns her focus toward assisting the Uprising in overthrowing their rule once and for all.
LOYALTIES WILL BE TESTED.
But though she's back among her own people, trust is hard-won and hidden agendas abound on the Mod base. And beyond those walls, Wren can't help but worry that Cross is keeping secrets of his own... secrets that could jeopardise everything. Complicating matters even further is her shocking reunion with hotshot fighter pilot and undercover operative, Grayson Blake. Once her closest friend in Silver Elite, Gray seems to understand Wren on a level she never thought possible.
AND THE FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE CONTINENT IS ONLY JUST BEGINNING.
With the war between Mods and Primes growing more brutal by the day, and with her own role in the conflict becoming more essential than ever, Wren must confront some gut-wrenching questions. Who is she fighting for... and who is she willing to lose?
Black Fish
Using fishing as a metaphor for personal growth, healing and belonging, Black Fish is a captivating blend of practical fishing guide, intimate memoir and cultural reflection, written by multitalented musician Speech Debelle. Lyrically woven across an array of practical fishing advice – from chosen equipment and casting techniques to weather considerations and mindfulness – each chapter interlaces interviews and stories by seasoned anglers with Speech’s reflections on community, identity and finding one’s roots. Fishing can be a practice of healing from trauma. Understand how to trust the process, have grace with yourself and break emotional cycles. Learn about fishing as an indigenous practice and ancestral skill. Through stories of the movement of peoples across water, see how and why the fishing practices that have evolved with them. Discover how to reclaim space and to create your own fishing community. Understand the water and how to create a relationship with it, including all the guidance you'll need on what equipment to use when, safety gear, comfort and convenience tips, tide times and packing essentials. Practice how to tie and untie personal knots, set up your gear, navigate weather and terrain and get to grips with mindfulness before casting. Once you get a bite, strike and reel it in. Learn how to remove a hook, dispatch and release. Be sure to celebrate your successes and return home with your catch. Speech’s story offers a unique perspective that inspires you to find inner peace within life’s tumultuous currents and become a steward to our abundant oceans.
Only I Know the World Is Ending and Getting Killed by Rampaging Beasts Only Makes Me Stronger (Manga) Vol. 5
Just as Akira and Nao are able to relax having defeated the Werewolf, yet another fearsome boss stands in the way. Joined by a mysterious foreigner and a young girl in search of her father, the four work together to brave a city that’s becoming less familiar by the second. However, no matter where Akira goes, a fearsome Dullahan is always waiting for him and his party. Will they be able to shake it off, or is yet another boss battle on their horizons?
Lonely Planet My Amazing Travel Journal
The ultimate fun-filled travel journal for globetrotting kids to write, draw, play games and capture special memories during their next big trip!This all-in-one journal, scrapbook and sketchbook is an extension of the Lonely Planet Kids 'A Kid's Guide To' series, and is the perfect keepsake for curious adventurers. Packed with fun prompts, fill-ins, games, and spaces for notes, pictures and scribbles, kids can record their favourite moments whether they're jet-setting across continents, hitting the road, or exploring closer to home. Inside My Amazing Travel Journal:Journal prompts inspire travellers to write about their thoughts and experiencesWord games, doodles and fun image search puzzles keep minds entertained and busyOn-the-go activities and hands-on crafts help kids to enjoy their trip and remember it once they've returned homeFeatures a pocket in the back to save special mementosA handy elastic band keeps the journal closed when not in useWritten by Paige Towler, author of 25+ children's books including Lonely Planet Kids A Kid's Guide to Paris and A Kid's Guide to LondonIllustrated by Annika Brandow whose vibrant and vivid artwork has been featured in numerous non-fiction guides and educational books for children Get kids to engage with their next trip away using this easy-to-carry journal that fits perfectly into a backpack and on a bookshelf. All they need is a pencil or pen!
Roger Fry
Roger Fry (1866–1934) and his role as critic, curator and member of the Bloomsbury Group are explored in this rich and vibrant biography.Roger Fry (1866–1934) and his role as critic, curator and member of the Bloomsbury Group are explored in this rich and vibrant biography. From his curation of one of the most important collections in New York and groundbreaking exhibitions in London, to his launch of the Omega Workshops with Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, Fry introduced post-impressionism, radicalized interiors and changed the landscape of 20th-century art. His introduction of Cézanne, Van Gogh and Matisse to the British audience played a significant role in a legacy that still inspires today. Often overlooked, Fry was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century art in Britain, giving a generation of modern British artists their first exhibitions, while also creating art himself. Roger Fry: Bloomsbury and the Invention of Modern Art offers a compelling portrait of his extraordinary career and his pivotal role in redefining British art.
Horned Toad Has a Superpower
The Texas desert may be hard living for some, but not for a little lizard called the horned toad. Between lounging in the hot sun, snacking on ants, and chatting with his new friend Owlet, things are pretty easy. Some might even say it's a laid back life . . . unless of course he's about to get eaten. Then, and only then will he show off a trick so wacky and weird, it will make you run for the hills (just like his predators). That's right folks, this toad has a superpower!Ready to find out what it is? You won't believe your eyes!
DC Finest: Wonder Woman: Dawn Before Darkness
When truth is shattered and death wears many faces, even gods tremble. Diana s world is under siege from enemies without and doubts within. As Paradise Island descends into strife and a celestial invasion looms, the Amazon warrior faces betrayals, rebirths, and supernatural reckoning. Across space and myth, through darkness and memory, Wonder Woman must fight to protect not just the world, but the soul of heroism itself. Collects Wonder Woman #36 44 and #600, Secret Six #10 14, Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1 3, and DCU Halloween Special '09 #1.
The Mediator
From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Rich Justice and The Boomerang comes a gripping thriller about a disgraced lawyer facing the legal battle of her life as she tries to redeem herself—and save her son. Max Ringo was once a courtroom star at an elite law firm. Then a car accident left her addicted to painkillers, and her life dissolved into shambles. Now fresh out of rehab and making a comeback as a mediator, she gets her shot at redemption when she is appointed to handle a high-stakes divorce. But as Max begins negotiations between the two notorious power players, the trap is already sprung. The husband kidnaps her teenage son, Nathan, and gives her a chilling ultimatum: settle the case on his terms…or the boy dies. Over three relentless days, Max must resolve a cutthroat legal battle while pursuing a covert mission to rescue Nathan. She’ll risk everything—her career, her freedom, her life—to beat a ruthless adversary at his own game. Even when a shadowy syndicate enters the fray and bodies start to drop, only one thing matters. She must bring her son home, whatever the cost.
Decolonising Tourism Education
The first book to address how teachers can build more inclusive, reflexive and socially just approaches to tourism education. This book aims to disrupt the dominance of Western ways of being, thinking and knowing and blends critical theory with practical strategies, focusing on who teaches tourism, what knowledge is prioritised and how students can co-create learning. Drawing on global case studies and innovative pedagogies, the book demonstrates how to amplify Indigenous and marginalised voices, diversify knowledge systems and reimagine assessment and practice in tourism education. The volume launches a challenge to pervasive Eurocentric educational models and advances decolonisation pedagogies which dismantle the processes and practices inherited from colonialism that have shaped the study of tourism and offers a different pedagogic paradigm. It brings together pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and disciplinary dimensions of tourism into a coherent volume that provides a consistent narrative while showcasing diverse perspectives, making it both academically rigorous and an invaluable tool for educators, students and institutions worldwide.
Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides Canada
Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Canada reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes – with maps – so you can experience even more of this extraordinary country. Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Canada and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Admire wild and rugged beaches with stunning coastal views, indulge in gastronomic delights, and explore historic and charming cities. Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Canada: Discover 35 day trips on two wheels that range from a couple of hours to a full day adventure Each bike ride features easy-to-use maps, elevation charts, detailed directions, challenge rating (easy, intermediate, difficult), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break, biking tips and moreRegional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, suggestions on when to go and where to stay Find the top stops and experiences along the way'Our Picks' section highlights the best: scenic trails, urban rides, family bike trips, and off-the-beaten-track routes'Also try' recommendations feature extra bike rides in each regionEssential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, bike rental and e-bikes, healthy and safety, responsible travel and moreCovers: Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut Lonely Planet’s Best Bike Rides Canada is our most comprehensive guide to cycling trips in this amazing part of the world, with all the inspiration you'll need to plan your next big trip on two wheels.
Alfa Romeo 916 GTV and Spider
Alfa Romeo 916 GTV and Spider traces the complete story of the Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider models produced between 1994 - 2005, commonly known to enthusiasts by the manufacturer's project code as the 916 series. The 916 models would always be controversial - they replaced the iconic Spider, the best-selling Alfa Romeo sports model of all time, and the brand-establishing Alfetta GTV. Sharing components and a platform with a humble Fiat hatchback, would the cars ever be considered 'real' Alfa Romeos? The cars were critically acclaimed, and, though they faced tough competition in the late 1990s from the likes of the Audi TT, they remained in production for over a decade.
Broken Dove
In the heart-pounding sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling dystopian romance Silver Elite, lines will be crossed, loyalties will be tested, and the fight for the Continent is only just beginning as Wren Darlington finds herself caught in the middle of two wars: one for the fate of her home and another for the fate of her heart. LINES WILL BE CROSSED. After blowing her cover as a double agent within Silver Elite and fleeing the Prime-controlled capital, Wren Darlington is finally safe behind allied lines. As her lover and former commander Cross Redden works to disrupt the Primes from inside their ranks, Wren turns her focus toward assisting the Uprising in overthrowing their rule once and for all. LOYALTIES WILL BE TESTED. But though she’s back among her own people, trust is hard-won and hidden agendas abound on the Mod base. And beyond those walls, Wren can’t help but worry that Cross is keeping secrets of his own. . . secrets that could jeopardise everything. Complicating matters even further is her shocking reunion with hotshot fighter pilot and undercover operative, Grayson Blake. Once her closest friend in Silver Elite, Gray seems to understand Wren on a level she never thought possible. AND THE FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE CONTINENT IS ONLY JUST BEGINNING. With the war between Mods and Primes growing more brutal by the day, and with her own role in the conflict becoming more essential than ever, Wren must confront some gut-wrenching questions. Who is she fighting for . . . and who is she willing to lose?
Now, the People! Revolution in the Twenty-First Century
In summer 2024, France stood on the brink of a far-right takeover. But the disaster was avoided thanks to a New Popular Front of parties headed by long-standing left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. It won the most seats in the snap parliamentary elections, running on a radical, progressive, inclusive agenda, in large part inspired by Mélenchon's presidential programme. Now, the People! details his vision of revolution in our time. In this book, Mélenchon embarks on a survey of human history from its earliest moments to the crisis-ridden present. He outlines his vision for a new strategy for radical parties to reach the highest levels of government and peacefully transform the capitalist system: a citizens' revolution. In this revolution, individuals come together to form a single, politically mobilised people. They assert their power over the collective conditions of urbanised life, against the oligarchy that still controls them.
Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi: The Chronicles of Luke Skywalker
Take a journey through the light side of the Force to learn the history of the Jedi Order and its allies, as told from the perspective of one of the Order’s most famous individuals, Luke Skywalker. This comprehensive guide to the Jedi contains a wealth of knowledge told from Luke Skywalker’s perspective, to include introductions to other famous light-side characters such as Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, and more. Featuring captivating illustrations and a detailed history of the Jedi, this book provides important information about the mysterious Order and the Force. UPDATED EDITION: This completely redesigned edition of Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi includes all-new information conveyed through recent TV series, publishing, and films released since the first edition.
The Smallest Restaurant In Paris
'A publishing phenomenon.' - The Times'Rachel's style brings Paris to life.' - Daily Mail'A delightful read.' - Woman & Home'Inspiring, intrepid, and bold' - Bonnie Garmus, international bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry 'Comforting and quietly empowering' - Melissa Hemsley, bestselling cookbook author 'Rachel Khoo shaped a path for chefs like me . . . She's an icon' - Ravneet Gill, chef and bestselling cookbook author 'A fascinating insight into finding a niche and building something meaningful. Rachel's writing is superb, her story inspiring' - Rukmini Iyer, international bestselling cookbook author_________________It begins in a tiny bedsit near the Bastille. Newly arrived from London, Rachel Khoo is trying to make a life for herself in Paris, carrying a British, Chinese-Malaysian and Austrian background, while juggling odd jobs, culinary school and persistent doubts about where she belongs. The book follows her years in the city: studying French patisserie, scraping by on short-term work, chasing food ideas and creative projects, and slowly finding confidence through trial, failure and curiosity. Almost without noticing, a series of small dinner parties in her flat plants the seed for what would later lead to her international bestselling cookbook and TV series, The Little Paris Kitchen. Part memoir, part food writing, this illustrated book pairs personal stories of life in Paris with recipes inspired by the city, celebrating resilience, curiosity and the power of small beginnings. _________________
Whisper Me A Love Song 11
An adorable new yuri manga for fans of Kase-san and Yamada and Bloom Into You. One day, first-year highschool student Himari sees her upperclassman, Yori, sing in a band, and it awakens feelings inside her that she doesn't understand... but Yori does! Inspired the hit anime! While things may now be smooth sailing between Aki and Shiho, an unexpected love confession at school leaves Aki’s younger sister, Miki, reeling. Will Miki be able to overcome the feelings that are haunting her to find a love of her own? Miki is struggling to decide how to respond to Ayaka after Ayaka confesses she has feelings for her. Miki is haunted by feelings that she’s never admitted to anyone else--feelings that threaten to nip her new relationship in the bud before it even has a chance to blossom. She finds help and advice in some unexpected places after going on a double date with some of her clubmates. And ultimately, Miki might find acceptance where she least expects it...




















