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Az élet második fele és Tartalmas élet szerzőjétől
„Életünk során számos kérdéssel szembesülünk, és talán mi magunk is kérdések vagyunk. Tűnődjünk el közösen, gondoljuk végig a magunk csodálatra méltóan változatos módján, mi az, ami igazán fontos számunkra, ami valóban számít az életben, és vágjunk neki az útnak együtt.”
Mi az, ami igazán elengedhetetlen ahhoz, hogy teljes életet élhessünk? Ez a könyv segít, hogy őszintén tisztázzuk: milyen értékeket tartunk nélkülözhetetlennek, és miben hiszünk igazán. James Hollis érdekfeszítő és továbbgondolásra ösztönző módon juttat el a kérdésfeltevésig és a lehetséges válaszokig, hogy mindnyájan megtalálhassuk a magunk útját, hogy önmagunk lehessünk, hogy valóban a saját életünket éljük.
Forty Love
It''s never too late for a comeback!Single mum Jules lives next to a tennis club, but has no plans to play. Especially when her old school crush, handsome doctor Sam Delaney, returns from the USA thirty years after leaving and is now displaying a killer forehand in direct view of her bedroom window. Despite what she tells her personal trainer, Jules finds exercise as tedious in her 40s as she did as a teenager.But when she''s hit by an unprecedented wave of anxiety - brought on by perimenopause and her 19-year-old daughter''s solo trip around the world - she''s in urgent need of a distraction and rashly agrees to join an amateur women''s tennis team. They are desperate for players. The fact that she can''t really play doesn''t seem to matter . . . As rallies are hit and friendships are formed, Jules is astonished to find herself in the grip of a passionate, all-consuming relationship . . . and not only with the tennis. Problem is, will these sexy encounters she keeps stumbling into with Sam put her on course to a devastating double fault?
Stuck
Why fifty years of changemaking and reform haven't fixed Congress—and what that reveals about American democracy. Congress, the central democratic institution in the United States, is hanging on by a thread. On January 6, 2021, a violent attack on the Capitol Building left five people dead, and threats and attacks against politicians are on the rise. In Stuck, Maya Kornberg chronicles the efforts of congressional reformers over the last fifty years and documents the mounting forces that have kept their reforms from creating meaningful change. The "Watergate babies" of 1974, the Contract with America conservatives of 1994, and the historic 2018 class fueled by backlash to Donald Trump all represent younger, more diverse, and less entrenched members who arrived in Washington energized and idealistic. Kornberg reveals the ways Congress has become increasingly inhospitable to change. Political violence, astronomical campaign costs, relentless fundraising demands, shrinking staff, and centralized party leadership all constrain the ability of new members to legislate and represent their constituents. Social media, while offering new platforms for political expression, has also heightened harassment and fed a performative culture that rewards spectacle over substance. Bolstered by dozens of interviews, congressional records, and the voices of lawmakers past and present—including Henry Waxman, Toby Moffett, Phil English, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Lauren Underwood—Stuck offers a sobering portrait of a legislative body paralyzed by its own internal dynamics. Kornberg outlines tangible reforms that could restore Congress's capacity to function and amplify the power of its newest members. At a time when Americans are losing faith in democracy's most representative institution, Stuck makes the case for how it could be saved.
Small Towns U.S.A.
Explore the most charming side of America in this one-of-a-kind collection of beautiful small towns across all 50 states. From coast to coast, you’ll explore the best places to dine, cosiest bed and breakfast lodgings, and the must-see sights of 100 beloved towns, complemented by stunning National Geographic imagery. Find the best there is to do in these familiar destinations and hidden gems, including:Paducah, Kentucky, home to one of the most beautiful Main Streets in the U.S. Broken Bow, Oklahoma, an outdoor-adventure haven for boating, fishing, hiking, and more. Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, a must-sip spot on the Official Wisconsin Wine Trail, with renowned art galleries and sailing on Green Bay, too. Healdsburg, California, in Sonoma Wine Country, where you can split your time between winery-hopping, kayaking the Russian River, and exploring Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. Cody, Wyoming, the 'Rodeo Capital of the World' and stopping point for Annie's Soda Saloon & Cafe. Berlin, Maryland, where you'll find 47 buildings on the National Historic Register, unique boutique shops, and fun festivals. Along with everything you need to know about where to go, what to do, and when to visit, you’ll also discover beloved history about each destination and itineraries that guide you from one town to another. All that’s left to do is go!
Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell
Years into the future, a powerless Matt Murdock is no longer Daredevil - but he's still the Man Without Fear! Matt may no longer have his incredible abilities, but he's still doing whatever he can to help those in need in a city broken beyond repair. And he'll finally be able take the fight to where it matters most when catastrophe strikes, causing his powers to miraculously return. With no one by his side, Daredevil has little chance against the evil permeating every corner - until Captain America entrusts him with a mission to safeguard the world's only hope! Collecting, Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell (2025) #1-3. BONUS CONTENT: plot excerpts, thumbnails, layouts, pencils, inks and Steve McNiven commentary
Fantastic Four Vol. 1: Save Everyone
A new era for Marvel's first family! When the Fantastic Four take on Doom, things go well until they suddenly go catastrophically wrong - and they're sent to four different eras in Earth's history! Alone and isolated in wildly different time periods, Reed, Johnny, Ben and Sue all have to fight to survive. Their only hope is to reach the Forever Stone: a mass of dense granite that happens to be one of the longest-lasting rocks on the planet, which - through a combination of obscurity and raw geological luck - has stayed both intact and accessible for most of Earth's history! Collecting, FANTASTIC FOUR (2025) #1-5, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: FANTASTIC FOUR/GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1
Amazing Spider-Man: Brand New Day Vol. 2
Spider-Man's Brand New Day continues, with more all-new adventures. Peter confronts major changes at the Daily Bugle while New York is under siege by a blizzard, and a new villain, Freak, rampages through town. If he hopes to stand a chance against this new threat, Spider-Man is going to have to enlist the help of his New Avengers teammates as well as the mysterious new adventurer Jackpot! Collecting: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #552-558
Wings of Starlight: The Manga Volume 1
A sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods. Adapted from the YA novel by Sunday Times best-selling author Allison Saft, Wings of Starlight tells the tale of Clarion, the future queen of Pixie Hollow and her forbidden bond with the Winter Woods' mysterious guardian, Milori. Clarion may be heir to Pixie Hollow, but she still has much to learn - especially about the forbidden Winter Woods. When terrifying creatures begin crossing its borders, she seizes the chance to prove herself. Instead of a monster, Clarion finds Milori, the Winter Woods' young guardian. As they join forces to save their realms, an unexpected bond grows between them. But the cost of their love could turn out to be just as dangerous as the nightmare monsters that plague Pixie Hollow.
The Game at the End of the World
Exuberant, playful, and evergreen, The Game at the End of the World revels in the grass-stained highlights of a sport without borders or boundaries. Soccer (née football) fans will rejoice at this all-new volume of crackling essays from the author of God Is Round. Here, Juan Villoro explores the sport through the elements that make it the world's favorite pastime, from its ancient origins, near-mythic players, exhilarating matches, endemic rivalries, and the unlikely moments in which football has changed history. As a prolific writer and chronicler of World Cup games around the world, Villoro draws on a rich cultural mosaic to inspire readers, players, and fans long after the final whistle blows. With a journalist's ear and a philosopher's outlook, he has produced a collection for curious newcomers and lifelong football buffs alike.
Payback
For seven inmates, their luxury weekend prison sentence comes with concierge service—and complimentary homicide. Welcome to Pay to Stay, Los Angeles’s premier minimum-security facility where the privileged serve time Friday to Monday only. But this New Year’s weekend, seven inmates—including a driven campaign manager, a disgraced nurse, a party girl, and one mysterious male transfer—discover their abusive guard dead, wrapped in an ironic “Community Payback” vest. Now they must solve his murder before their cushy arrangement becomes a permanent stay in maximum security. As a storm rages outside and the power fails, alliances shift within. With police knocking at their door and an emotional support iguana named Nacho as their witness, these inmates hustle to collect evidence and plan a killer party—all while dodging suspicion. Because someone in this concrete block is a murderer. And everyone is a suspect. But as New Year’s Eve approaches and bodies pile up, these unlikely allies discover that in Pay to Stay, some debts can only be paid in blood.
An Inheritance of Lies
In this sweeping historical fiction tinged with mystery and romance, a young woman must navigate societal expectations, family secrets, and her own awakening independence in the shadow of World War I and the RMS Lusitania’s doomed voyage. In the wake of World War I, New York heiress Alexandra Benson finds her life irrevocably changed after the tragic and mysterious death of her parents. Now, in a cruel twist of fate, her father’s testament delivers the agonizing blow, granting her uncle control over her inheritance—unless she marries. To safeguard her future, Alexandra hatches a plan with the aid of a dashing stranger to fake an engagement and claim what’s rightfully hers. Caught amid wartime tensions and her uncle’s devious plots, Alexandra and her fiancé are forced to embark on the fateful voyage to England aboard the RMS Lusitania. Where nothing is as it seems. When wartime secrets beckon questions of espionage and betrayal, Alexandra must navigate societal expectations and her own awakening independence as she finds her heart torn by her fake engagement scheme and devastating family secrets in this sweeping tale of one woman’s quest for truth and autonomy at the brink of tragedy.
Nerd Faith
From TikTok's Nerdy Priest comes thoughtful and inspirational reflections on large theological questions through the lens of pop culture. In a series of short, easily digestible questions and answers, Faith and Fandom aims to provide alternative perspective on big theological questions. True to her handle, she draws inspiration from her Ph.D. in Medieval Studies and her favorite books, movies, and shows, such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Star Wars, Star Trek, Ted Lasso, E.T., and more, to deliver relatable, bite-sized sermons in a fun and engaging tone. Following four key themes of Wonder, Faith, Hope, and Love, and with topics ranging from Biblical authority and contradictions, deconstructing and reconstructing Christianity, what it means to love our enemies, and more, Rachel Kessler, offers spiritual reflections to show glimpses of God’s wonder and mystery. She tackles questions about her understanding of the Trinity or the Virgin Birth, how she understands Jesus's crucifixion beyond a substitutionary punishment for our sins, what faith means to her, and more. Meant for people who believe in or struggle with Christianity, either as Christians or ex-Christians, as well as the spiritually curious, Faith and Fandom perfectly combines theology and pop culture as an easy entrance into important spiritual topics.
Volám sa Adam Harper a bol som vrah
Adam Harper, kedysi túlavý nomád, žije dnes bežným životom, ku ktorému patrí stále zamestnanie, rutinné činnosti, koníčky a priatelia, s ktorými raz za čas vyrazí za zábavou. Háčik je však v tom, že to všetko je len súčasťou toho, čo Adam nazýva maskou človeka. V skutočnosti, aj keď dokáže veľmi dobre predstierať emócie, nič necíti. Má rád hudbu, filmy, knihy, šport, a dokonca aj svoje povolanie kuchára. Nedokáže sa však emocionálne viazať na živé bytosti.
Ale to je len prvá časť tajomstva, ktorú maska človeka ukrýva.
Adam je v skutočnosti sériový vrah, a práve teraz zostávajú už len dva dni do chvíle, keď plánuje opäť zabiť.
Lenže keď v dôsledku neočakávaných zvratov zachráni život práve tej, ktorá mala byť jeho obeťou, Adamove zaužívané vzorce sa rúcajú a jeho život mení k nepoznaniu. Zisťuje napríklad, že nie je jediný, kto má tajomstvá, a taktiež, že možno nie je taký vyprahnutý, ako si vždy myslel. Do toho všetkého sa priplieta tajomná osoba z Adamovho susedstva, na ktorú z nejakého dôvodu maska človeka takmer vôbec nezaberá. Navyše je tu Claudia. Mladá žena, ktorá mala byť pôvodne jeho obeťou. Avšak teraz sa stáva osobou, s ktorou sa Adam začne zbližovať viac, než si myslel, že je pre neho možné.
How I Attended An All-Guys' Mixer Volume 5
Summer's in full swing, and it's not just the temperature that's heating up! When the group takes summer jobs at a seaside cafe, long days in the sun bring them closer together - but there's still plenty of opportunities for confusion and chaos alongside all the romance. Misunderstandings, mixed signals, and flustered hearts keep everyone on edge, especially as feelings begin to show in unexpected ways. From surprise photo shoots to moonlit fireworks, every moment brings them one step closer... or two steps back. The romantic comedy of crossed wires and cross-dressing continues in this breezy, heart-fluttering fifth volume of How I Attended an All-Guys' Mixer!
Death's Daughter
? THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ?Life is a battlefield. Death is just a girl. Perfect for fans of Buffy, Nightshade, and Ilona Andrews, Death's Daughter is a deliciously dark urban fantasy set at a New England university, where the only daughter of Death is named his successor . . . 'Paranormal lovers rejoice, your new obsession has arrived!' HANNAH WHITTEN__________________________________Jocasta has carved out a normal life at Beecher University - well, as normal it can be when your name is Jocasta and you are the only child of Death. Jo has a good job, great friends, and is trying to get over a secret fling with an unbelievably attractive (and unbelievably unavailable) grad student. But she's also lonely. No one close to her knows the truth about who - or what - she is. Or that she must feed to survive, and she feeds on them - their disappointments, failures, and rejections. It's not a perfect system, but it works. Just. Until a handsome stranger - and descendant of Lust - shows up on campus and announces that Death has formally named Jo as his successor. Now she's both a powerful ally and a massive threat, and everyone she loves is a target. But Beecher is the one place that has ever felt like home, and Jo will do anything to protect it. Even if it means becoming the very thing she hates . . . 'Like a spicier, modern take on the old school urban fantasies I love so much . . . but with a gritty dark academia world all its own' ? reader review'It gave me big Buffy the Vampire Slayer vibes...students with paranormal secrets, a campus setting, and blissfully oblivious authorities' ? reader review__________________________________'Delivers paranormal romance, wicked fun, and irresistible tension' LOGAN KARLIE'Full of tension, dread, and spice, Death's Daughter is the urban fantasy resurrected!' TANYA PELL'A deliciously seductive and sinister read, Death's Daughter is set to be a new dark academia sensation with its impeccable autumnal vibes' NADIA EL-FASSI'A fun, sexy fantasy (with a touch of mystery) . . . fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will eat this up with a spoon' CHRISTINA HENRY'A twisting tale . . . that will keep you reading long into the night' HAZEL McBRIDE'Witty, scorching, and action-packed. Barnes totally kills it-pun intended' MELISSA LANDERSNO. 3 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2026
Come Back to the World
A single mother strives to understand the enigma of a reclusive novelist in a poignant novel about belonging, secret lives, and the want to disappear by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Amelia Booker, a journalist and expert in American literature, receives a photograph leading to the possible whereabouts of E. L. Swann, an author who vanished forty years ago after the success of her first and only novel. It’s too intriguing a literary mystery for Amelia not to follow. In Santa Rosarita, Mexico, Amelia and her seven-year-old son, Jaden, meet the elderly and guarded Ella Steinbach, known to locals for riding her donkey to market, then retreating from the world again to her hilltop house. Prickly and defensive at first, Ella reluctantly concedes the truth about her identity. If not for Ella’s deep affection for the bright and introverted Jaden, she would have found the intrusion unforgivable. Instead, she grants an interview on the condition that Amelia tell no one where E. L. Swann has been found. As days turn into weeks, and Ella reveals more than expected about her past, she and Amelia form a difficult but surprising bond. From it comes the realization that the personal struggles we endure determine the necessary choices we make to move forward. But no matter how much Amelia tries to convince her otherwise, E. L. Swann really does wish to be left alone. And only by accepting the author as she is can Amelia maintain the life-changing connection.
Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale Volume 2
WHAT IF ARIEL HAD NEVER DEFEATED URSULA? Discover this intriguing twist on the classic story of The Little Mermaid! It's been five years since the infamous sea witch Ursula defeated the little mermaid... and took King Triton's life in the process. But now Ariel has discovered that her father is still alive and held captive by Ursula. Taking to dry land once more she strives to find a way to rescue her father and win back her beloved Eric from the clutches of the evil sea witch! he would see again..
JLA Book Three
The Future Is Now The Justice League Faces DC One Million and Beyond. JLA Book Three collects a pivotal era of Grant Morrison s legendary run on Justice League of America, featuring the full DC One Million crossover and the epic Technis Imperative. With art by Howard Porter and others, this volume sees the League face threats across time and space from the 853rd century to a full-scale war with the Titans. As Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the League confront cosmic crises, Morrison s visionary storytelling redefines what it means to be a superhero team in the modern age. This volume includes DC One Million #1 4, JLA #24 31, JLA/Titans #1 3, JLA In Crisis Secret Files #1, JLA #1,000,000, and Justice League/Hitman #1 2.
Who is Government?
Who works for the government and why does their work matter? Michael Lewis, bestselling author of The Big Short and The Fifth Risk, along with an all-star team of writers and storytellers, takes us on a riveting journey into a hidden world'A timely reminder of the quiet dedication and skill of the people who work every day to make this country work' - Barack Obama, President Obama's 2025 Summer ReadsThe government is a vast, complex system that citizens pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It’s also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it’s made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebrated, doing work that can be deeply consequential and beneficial to everyone. Michael Lewis invited his favourite writers to find someone doing an interesting job for the government and write about them. The stories they found are unexpected, riveting, and inspiring, including a former coal miner devoted to making mine roofs less likely to collapse, saving thousands of lives; an IRS agent straight out of a crime thriller; and the manager who made the National Cemetery Administration the best-run organization, public or private, in the entire country. Each essay shines a spotlight on the essential behind-the-scenes work of exemplary federal employees. Whether they’re digitizing archives, chasing down cybercriminals, or discovering new planets, these public servants are committed to their work and universally reluctant to take credit. Who is Government? shows how the essential business of government makes our lives possible, and how much it matters.




















