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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A key brand in France's post-war fashion renaissance, Balmain is one of the most dynamic, decadent and daring fashion houses to date. Founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945, the brand quickly gained fashion fame through its opulent designs and refusal to compromise on luxury.Balmain boasts meticulously embellished evening wear and is seen to be one of the pioneers of modern fashion, alongside brands such as Dior and Chanel. Balmain remained the creative director until his death in 1982, after which various designers drove the brand forward into the 21st century.Today Balmain has secured its reputation as a modern fashion powerhouse, best summarised by creative director Olivier Rousteing's philosophy - 'Fashion is Revolution, not Evolution'. The brand's commitment to radical reinvention keeps it at the forefront of fashion, and this little guide will keep readers' finger on the pulse.Sample Content'Dressmaking is the architecture of movement.' - Pierre Balmain'I'm obsessed with Pierre Balmain - I try to talk to him as much as I can, but it's obviously a monologue because I have no answer.' - Olivier RousteingOliver Rousteing was only 25 when he joined Balmain as its creative director. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Schiaparelli brand is nothing short of iconic. The Shocking Pink signature says it all: flamboyant yet simple, luxurious but humorous, and always incredibly stylish.The brand blurs the lines between fashion and art - founder Elsa Schiaparelli collaborated with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau, was painted by Picasso and photographed by Man Ray. Her creativity spans the entire collection, from clothing to accessories and fragrances to jewellery, and this legacy remains today. Schiaparelli closed the Couture House in 1954 and passed away 19 years later, after which the brand lay dormant for many years. Now, Maison Schiaparelli has been reborn, with creative director Daniel Roseberry blessing the modern fashion scene with the unique Schiaparelli style.Anyone that is interested in fashion should not only know the Schiaparelli name, but the story. With inspirational quotes and facts as well as intriguing gossip, this little book takes you through the history and evolution of the fashion powerhouse.Sample Content'In difficult times fashion is always outrageous.' - Elsa SchiaparelliThe iconic Schiaparelli 'lobster dress' was famously, and controversially, worn by Wallis Simpon - American socialite and wife to Edward VIII.Elsa Schiaparelli's arch nemesis was Coco Chanel, who disparagingly referred to Schiaparelli as 'that Italian artist who makes clothes'. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Rebellious, elegant, revolutionary: these are just some of the words to describe Alexander McQueen. One of the most disruptive designers in the fashion world, his designs shocked as much as they wowed, and the impact of the 'enfant terrible of British Fashion'' is still felt today.Having trained in a tailor's and worked for an atelier, Alexander McQueen's style contained a unique blend of innovative experimentation underpinned by meticulous skill and care. From founding his own fashion brand to becoming head designer of Givenchy, his creativity and passion was truly limitless. He gained fashion fame for his groundbreaking designs like the 'bumster', his posse of famous fashion friends and his dramatic runway shows devised to shock attendees. Before his untimely death at 40, Alexander McQueen had already been awarded British Designer of the year four times, and his rebellious spirit lives on today.Filled with inspiring quotes and facts about Alexander McQueen's life and influence, this little guide is a collection that is both as elegant and unconventional as the iconic designer himself.Sample Content:'You've got to know the rules to break them. That's what I'm here for, to demolish the rules but to keep the tradition.' - Alexander McQueen'I find beauty in the grotesque, like most artists.' - Alexander McQueenAlexander McQueen's final fashion degree project was inspired by Jack the Ripper, and was bought in its entirety by well-known stylist Isabella Blow. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -More than a traditional haute couturier, Balenciaga is a fashion powerhouse that continues to shake up the fashion world. Since being founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1919, the brand has continuously evolved its designs, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of cutting-edge styles and boundary-pushing pieces.Famous for its daring designs, radical shapes and bold silhouettes, Balenciaga revolutionized fashion. Despite the fashion house closing between 1968 and 1986, the label remains at the forefront of fashion trends today. Thanks to designers such as Demna Gvasalia and Pierpaolo Piccioli, the Balenciaga legacy and philosophy lives on, and the brand continues to both challenge and dictate what fashion is.Packed full of intriguing facts and revealing quotes, this little guide follows Balenciaga's impact and legacy, as well providing insight into the mysterious designer behind the brand.Sample Content:'Elegance is elimination.' - Cristóbal Balenciaga 'Balenciaga alone is a couturier in the truest sense of the word. Only he is capable of cutting material, assembling a creation and sewing it by hand, the others are simply fashion designers.' - Coco Chanel Many of Balenciaga's designs were inspired by his Spanish heritage - homages to flamenco dresses, black lace and matador outfits frequently appeared in his creations. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A key brand in France's post-war fashion renaissance, Balmain is one of the most dynamic, decadent and daring fashion houses to date. Founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945, the brand quickly gained fashion fame through its opulent designs and refusal to compromise on luxury.Balmain boasts meticulously embellished evening wear and is seen to be one of the pioneers of modern fashion, alongside brands such as Dior and Chanel. Balmain remained the creative director until his death in 1982, after which various designers drove the brand forward into the 21st century.Today Balmain has secured its reputation as a modern fashion powerhouse, best summarised by creative director Olivier Rousteing's philosophy - 'Fashion is Revolution, not Evolution'. The brand's commitment to radical reinvention keeps it at the forefront of fashion, and this little guide will keep readers' finger on the pulse.Sample Content'Dressmaking is the architecture of movement.' - Pierre Balmain'I'm obsessed with Pierre Balmain - I try to talk to him as much as I can, but it's obviously a monologue because I have no answer.' - Olivier RousteingOliver Rousteing was only 25 when he joined Balmain as its creative director.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Schiaparelli brand is nothing short of iconic. The Shocking Pink signature says it all: flamboyant yet simple, luxurious but humorous, and always incredibly stylish.The brand blurs the lines between fashion and art - founder Elsa Schiaparelli collaborated with Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau, was painted by Picasso and photographed by Man Ray. Her creativity spans the entire collection, from clothing to accessories and fragrances to jewellery, and this legacy remains today. Schiaparelli closed the Couture House in 1954 and passed away 19 years later, after which the brand lay dormant for many years. Now, Maison Schiaparelli has been reborn, with creative director Daniel Roseberry blessing the modern fashion scene with the unique Schiaparelli style.Anyone that is interested in fashion should not only know the Schiaparelli name, but the story. With inspirational quotes and facts as well as intriguing gossip, this little book takes you through the history and evolution of the fashion powerhouse.Sample Content'In difficult times fashion is always outrageous.' - Elsa SchiaparelliThe iconic Schiaparelli 'lobster dress' was famously, and controversially, worn by Wallis Simpon - American socialite and wife to Edward VIII.Elsa Schiaparelli's arch nemesis was Coco Chanel, who disparagingly referred to Schiaparelli as 'that Italian artist who makes clothes'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Rebellious, elegant, revolutionary: these are just some of the words to describe Alexander McQueen. One of the most disruptive designers in the fashion world, his designs shocked as much as they wowed, and the impact of the 'enfant terrible of British Fashion'' is still felt today.Having trained in a tailor's and worked for an atelier, Alexander McQueen's style contained a unique blend of innovative experimentation underpinned by meticulous skill and care. From founding his own fashion brand to becoming head designer of Givenchy, his creativity and passion was truly limitless. He gained fashion fame for his groundbreaking designs like the 'bumster', his posse of famous fashion friends and his dramatic runway shows devised to shock attendees. Before his untimely death at 40, Alexander McQueen had already been awarded British Designer of the year four times, and his rebellious spirit lives on today.Filled with inspiring quotes and facts about Alexander McQueen's life and influence, this little guide is a collection that is both as elegant and unconventional as the iconic designer himself.Sample Content:'You've got to know the rules to break them. That's what I'm here for, to demolish the rules but to keep the tradition.' - Alexander McQueen'I find beauty in the grotesque, like most artists.' - Alexander McQueenAlexander McQueen's final fashion degree project was inspired by Jack the Ripper, and was bought in its entirety by well-known stylist Isabella Blow.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -More than a traditional haute couturier, Balenciaga is a fashion powerhouse that continues to shake up the fashion world. Since being founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1919, the brand has continuously evolved its designs, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of cutting-edge styles and boundary-pushing pieces.Famous for its daring designs, radical shapes and bold silhouettes, Balenciaga revolutionized fashion. Despite the fashion house closing between 1968 and 1986, the label remains at the forefront of fashion trends today. Thanks to designers such as Demna Gvasalia and Pierpaolo Piccioli, the Balenciaga legacy and philosophy lives on, and the brand continues to both challenge and dictate what fashion is.Packed full of intriguing facts and revealing quotes, this little guide follows Balenciaga's impact and legacy, as well providing insight into the mysterious designer behind the brand.Sample Content:'Elegance is elimination.' - Cristóbal Balenciaga 'Balenciaga alone is a couturier in the truest sense of the word. Only he is capable of cutting material, assembling a creation and sewing it by hand, the others are simply fashion designers.' - Coco Chanel Many of Balenciaga's designs were inspired by his Spanish heritage - homages to flamenco dresses, black lace and matador outfits frequently appeared in his creations.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A profoundly confronting novel which consumed me whole. tender, astonishing and unflinching'Lucy Rose, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The LambI remember everything that happened in those three minutes at the beginning of the evening, him and me in the kitchen. That, and what happened at the end: the knife, and what I did with it.Franca left the Netherlands behind to start her new life in England with Andrew. Andrew, whose parents lived in South Kensington but had a flat their son could 'borrow' nearby. Andrew, an old-fashioned British gentleman, who encourages her not to work but to instead focus on her writing. Andrew who suggests a dinner party with his colleagues to celebrate their big upcoming launch. A dinner party that Franca must plan and shop and cook and clean for. A dinner party during a heatwave, when the fridge breaks, alcohol replaces water and an unexpected guest joins their ranks. A dinner party where everything she once was and everything she now is comes together and she feels like she might implode. 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A profoundly confronting novel which consumed me whole. tender, astonishing and unflinching'Lucy Rose, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The LambI remember everything that happened in those three minutes at the beginning of the evening, him and me in the kitchen. That, and what happened at the end: the knife, and what I did with it.Franca left the Netherlands behind to start her new life in England with Andrew. Andrew, whose parents lived in South Kensington but had a flat their son could 'borrow' nearby. Andrew, an old-fashioned British gentleman, who encourages her not to work but to instead focus on her writing. Andrew who suggests a dinner party with his colleagues to celebrate their big upcoming launch. A dinner party that Franca must plan and shop and cook and clean for. A dinner party during a heatwave, when the fridge breaks, alcohol replaces water and an unexpected guest joins their ranks. A dinner party where everything she once was and everything she now is comes together and she feels like she might implode. 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A stunning new edition of Book Four of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together - and changing the destiny of the human race.'A book that shifted my life. Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS on WILD SEED'If we're talking must-read authors like Maya Angelou, James Baldwin and Toni Morrison, the one-and-only Octavia Butler needs be a part of the conversation' O - the OPRAH MAGAZINE--In the far future, the human race is divided into two sides striving for power. The Patternmaster rules over all, the leader of the telepathic Patternist people whose thoughts can destroy or heal at his whim. The only threat to his authority is the Clayarks, mutant humans who live either enslaved by the Patternists or in the wild. Coransee, son of the Patternmaster, wants the throne and will stop at nothing to succeed his father - even if it means killing every one of his siblings.But when one brother - his rival and his equal - takes refuge amongst the Clayarks, a war ensues that will change the world forever.A PATTERNIST NOVEL: BOOK FOUR 208 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A stunning new edition of Book Four of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together - and changing the destiny of the human race.'A book that shifted my life. Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS on WILD SEED'If we're talking must-read authors like Maya Angelou, James Baldwin and Toni Morrison, the one-and-only Octavia Butler needs be a part of the conversation' O - the OPRAH MAGAZINE--In the far future, the human race is divided into two sides striving for power. The Patternmaster rules over all, the leader of the telepathic Patternist people whose thoughts can destroy or heal at his whim. The only threat to his authority is the Clayarks, mutant humans who live either enslaved by the Patternists or in the wild. Coransee, son of the Patternmaster, wants the throne and will stop at nothing to succeed his father - even if it means killing every one of his siblings.But when one brother - his rival and his equal - takes refuge amongst the Clayarks, a war ensues that will change the world forever.A PATTERNIST NOVEL: BOOK FOUR 208 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The thrilling high-concept Korean bestseller about conforming to society's standards.HAPPINESS IS ALWAYS A CHOICEYoungah is a warm-hearted schoolteacher - always smiling, always yielding. She bends her life to everyone else's rules. But deep inside, this endless restraint is killing her. An unending sense of despair festers.Desperate for relief, she turns to a cutting-edge, four-week emotion regulation programme, which promises to sculpt her into a better version of herself.The procedure works a little too well. Unburdened at last, Youngah embraces her raw, unfiltered self, dismantling the weight of the exhausting expectations and ideals imposed upon her.WHO WOULD EVER CRAWL BACK WHEN FREEDOM FEELS THIS GOOD \*\* Translated from the Korean by Slin Jung \*\*Here's what readers have to say . . . 'The ending was a clever twist that left me contemplating the true cost of liberation' ¿¿¿¿¿'A fantastic, honest and raw novel' ¿¿¿¿¿'I loved this, I read it in one afternoon! I thought the translation was excellent & very smooth' ¿¿¿¿¿'A fascinating character study - the perfect antidote to the wave of 'healing' fiction' ¿¿¿¿¿'Unhinged in the best possible way' ¿¿¿¿¿'The pacing was just right, the characters were well rounded and the scenarios highly realistic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 208 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dazzling, regal and timeless, Cartier is one of the world's most iconic names in luxury jewellery.From iconic watches to enduring jewels, Cartier has embellished patrons from K-pop royalty to the Windsor Dynasty. Commissioned by aristocrats and sought after by celebrities, it boasts over 170 years of exquisite craftsmanship and bold elegance. Iconic pieces like the Taylor Burton diamond and the LOVE bracelet, as well as record-breaking auctions, have earned Cartier its name as 'The Jeweller of Kings'.Featuring over 100 stunning images accompanied by expert text, Little Book of Cartier explores the decadent history of an opulent name in jewellery. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The thrilling high-concept Korean bestseller about conforming to society's standards.HAPPINESS IS ALWAYS A CHOICEYoungah is a warm-hearted schoolteacher - always smiling, always yielding. She bends her life to everyone else's rules. But deep inside, this endless restraint is killing her. An unending sense of despair festers.Desperate for relief, she turns to a cutting-edge, four-week emotion regulation programme, which promises to sculpt her into a better version of herself.The procedure works a little too well. Unburdened at last, Youngah embraces her raw, unfiltered self, dismantling the weight of the exhausting expectations and ideals imposed upon her.WHO WOULD EVER CRAWL BACK WHEN FREEDOM FEELS THIS GOOD \*\* Translated from the Korean by Slin Jung \*\*Here's what readers have to say . . . 'The ending was a clever twist that left me contemplating the true cost of liberation' ¿¿¿¿¿'A fantastic, honest and raw novel' ¿¿¿¿¿'I loved this, I read it in one afternoon! I thought the translation was excellent & very smooth' ¿¿¿¿¿'A fascinating character study - the perfect antidote to the wave of 'healing' fiction' ¿¿¿¿¿'Unhinged in the best possible way' ¿¿¿¿¿'The pacing was just right, the characters were well rounded and the scenarios highly realistic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 208 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dazzling, regal and timeless, Cartier is one of the world's most iconic names in luxury jewellery.From iconic watches to enduring jewels, Cartier has embellished patrons from K-pop royalty to the Windsor Dynasty. Commissioned by aristocrats and sought after by celebrities, it boasts over 170 years of exquisite craftsmanship and bold elegance. Iconic pieces like the Taylor Burton diamond and the LOVE bracelet, as well as record-breaking auctions, have earned Cartier its name as 'The Jeweller of Kings'.Featuring over 100 stunning images accompanied by expert text, Little Book of Cartier explores the decadent history of an opulent name in jewellery. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A stunning new edition of Book Five of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together - and changing the destiny of the human race.'A book that shifted my life. Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS on WILD SEED'If we're talking must-read authors like Maya Angelou, James Baldwin and Toni Morrison, the one-and-only Octavia Butler needs be a part of the conversation' O - the OPRAH MAGAZINE--In the far future, the human race is divided into two sides striving for power. The Patternmaster rules over all, the leader of the telepathic Patternist people whose thoughts can destroy or heal at his whim. The only threat to his authority is the Clayarks, mutant humans who live either enslaved by the Patternists or in the wild. Coransee, son of the Patternmaster, wants the throne and will stop at nothing to succeed his father - even if it means killing every one of his siblings.But when one brother - his rival and his equal - takes refuge amongst the Clayarks, a war ensues that will change the world forever.A PATTERNIST NOVEL: BOOK FIVE. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A profoundly confronting novel which consumed me whole. tender, astonishing and unflinching'Lucy Rose, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The LambI remember everything that happened in those three minutes at the beginning of the evening, him and me in the kitchen. That, and what happened at the end: the knife, and what I did with it.Franca left the Netherlands behind to start her new life in England with Andrew. Andrew, whose parents lived in South Kensington but had a flat their son could 'borrow' nearby. Andrew, an old-fashioned British gentleman, who encourages her not to work but to instead focus on her writing. Andrew who suggests a dinner party with his colleagues to celebrate their big upcoming launch. A dinner party that Franca must plan and shop and cook and clean for. A dinner party during a heatwave, when the fridge breaks, alcohol replaces water and an unexpected guest joins their ranks. A dinner party where everything she once was and everything she now is comes together and she feels like she might implode.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Perfect for fans of Juno Dawson, Leigh Bardugo and Buffy, Witch Season is a grounded enemies-to-lovers urban fantasy that explores a world of competing covens, malevolent mentors, and the horror and power of stolen magic. 'A compelling, addictive story . . . action-packed, unapologetically violent, and somehow culminating, amidst the carnage, with a gorgeous message of hope . . . Brilliant!' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY 'An absolutely stellar debut . . . I have no doubt that fans of witchy books are going to love this as much as I did' INDIA HOLTON 'Tightly woven and full of intrigue, this witchy urban fantasy is brimming with magic, betrayal, and an undercurrent of desire that hums through the chaos' LOGAN KARLIE _____________________ Katherine Barnes was an unsettled witch - a witch born to non-magical parents and saddled with a power she couldn't explain, let alone control. Following a tragic accident that sent her running away from home at sixteen, the only reason Katherine survived was Sylvia Page, the leader of Los Angeles' Aestas Coven and a former unsettled witch herself, who scooped Katherine up and taught her how to harness the storm inside. Together, over the past thirteen years, Katherine and Sylvia turned Aestas into a halfway house for unsettled witches, creating the home neither of them got to have. Enter Silas Khatri, the heir to the most influential coven in the country who has a mandate from his parents to bring the rogue Aestas Coven to heel. Desperate to muscle Silas out of her territory, Sylvia makes an impulsive decision that gives her untold power - but at the cost of an unsettled teenager's life. Unaware of her mentor's betrayal, Katherine launches an investigation into the young witch's death. As she unravels secrets that go back further than she ever knew, Katherine finds an unlikely ally in the man she thought she hated and an unexpected enemy in the woman who saved her future. With Silas' real motives and the depths of Sylvia's treachery all coming to light, Katherine has to decide what's more important - the family she's worked so hard to build, or the truth. 320 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Perfect for fans of Juno Dawson, Leigh Bardugo and Buffy, Witch Season is a grounded enemies-to-lovers urban fantasy that explores a world of competing covens, malevolent mentors, and the horror and power of stolen magic. 'A compelling, addictive story . . . action-packed, unapologetically violent, and somehow culminating, amidst the carnage, with a gorgeous message of hope . . . Brilliant!' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY 'An absolutely stellar debut . . . I have no doubt that fans of witchy books are going to love this as much as I did' INDIA HOLTON 'Tightly woven and full of intrigue, this witchy urban fantasy is brimming with magic, betrayal, and an undercurrent of desire that hums through the chaos' LOGAN KARLIE _____________________ Katherine Barnes was an unsettled witch - a witch born to non-magical parents and saddled with a power she couldn't explain, let alone control. Following a tragic accident that sent her running away from home at sixteen, the only reason Katherine survived was Sylvia Page, the leader of Los Angeles' Aestas Coven and a former unsettled witch herself, who scooped Katherine up and taught her how to harness the storm inside. Together, over the past thirteen years, Katherine and Sylvia turned Aestas into a halfway house for unsettled witches, creating the home neither of them got to have. Enter Silas Khatri, the heir to the most influential coven in the country who has a mandate from his parents to bring the rogue Aestas Coven to heel. Desperate to muscle Silas out of her territory, Sylvia makes an impulsive decision that gives her untold power - but at the cost of an unsettled teenager's life. Unaware of her mentor's betrayal, Katherine launches an investigation into the young witch's death. As she unravels secrets that go back further than she ever knew, Katherine finds an unlikely ally in the man she thought she hated and an unexpected enemy in the woman who saved her future. With Silas' real motives and the depths of Sylvia's treachery all coming to light, Katherine has to decide what's more important - the family she's worked so hard to build, or the truth. 320 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Essential reading for anyone trying to understand where the next influence operation is being built'ELIOT HIGGINS, founder of Bellingcat'Revelatory . . . will fundamentally change how you understand modern power'KELLY CLANCY, author of Playing with Reality __________________________________In Power Play, leading game industry expert George E. Osborn reveals how video games - the world's largest entertainment medium - are being used by autocrats, populists and violent extremists to influence the real world around us.Video games are the world's largest entertainment medium. They are played by billions of people of all ages every year, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue.But they are more than an entertainment product. They connect people across the globe, creating digital third places where people talk, share ideas and build identities, fostering diverse communities capable of dominating the digital discourse now shaping our reality.While democracies continue to underestimate the potential for influence in this space, others have seized the opportunity to control, co-opt or collaborate with video game communities to wield the power of these vast information ecosystems.Saudi Arabia is spending tens of billions of dollars acquiring video games businesses to wash its reputation. Russia has funded video game development to help spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine. Steve Bannon utilised tactics deployed by online video game communities to propel Donald Trump into the White House, and Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin even carved video game references into his bullets.Supported by the insights of politicians, academics and industry experts, Power Play is the vital guide for understanding this new political frontier, highlighting what democracies must do to protect and harness the immense power of play before the essential battle for digital influence is lost for good. 432 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Essential reading for anyone trying to understand where the next influence operation is being built'ELIOT HIGGINS, founder of Bellingcat'Revelatory . . . will fundamentally change how you understand modern power'KELLY CLANCY, author of Playing with Reality __________________________________In Power Play, leading game industry expert George E. Osborn reveals how video games - the world's largest entertainment medium - are being used by autocrats, populists and violent extremists to influence the real world around us.Video games are the world's largest entertainment medium. They are played by billions of people of all ages every year, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue.But they are more than an entertainment product. They connect people across the globe, creating digital third places where people talk, share ideas and build identities, fostering diverse communities capable of dominating the digital discourse now shaping our reality.While democracies continue to underestimate the potential for influence in this space, others have seized the opportunity to control, co-opt or collaborate with video game communities to wield the power of these vast information ecosystems.Saudi Arabia is spending tens of billions of dollars acquiring video games businesses to wash its reputation. Russia has funded video game development to help spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine. Steve Bannon utilised tactics deployed by online video game communities to propel Donald Trump into the White House, and Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin even carved video game references into his bullets.Supported by the insights of politicians, academics and industry experts, Power Play is the vital guide for understanding this new political frontier, highlighting what democracies must do to protect and harness the immense power of play before the essential battle for digital influence is lost for good. 432 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'You will never understand how the land remembers, how deep the roots grow'A spellbinding story of separation, longing, recovery and survival as a family makes a new home in the aftermath of tragedy.'A heart-bursting story of resilience and love' LOUISE KENNEDY'A story that has such heart' SUNDAY TIMES'Darkly magical. A brilliant and powerful novel' ALICE WINN'Magnificent. a feat of the historical imagination' INDEPENDENT'Full of vigour. O'Farrell excels' NEW YORKER'As visceral as a novel can get' YAEL VAN DER WOUDENOn a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomás and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in a country not long since ravaged and emptied by the Great Hunger, the task is not an easy one. Tomás, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster.The British soldiers in charge are due to arrive any day, expecting the work to be completed, but Tomás is sent off course by an unsettling encounter in a copse. His life, and those of his family, will never be the same again. Liam is terrified by the sudden change in his taciturn father. What was it that caused such cracks to open in Tomás and how is Liam, aged only ten, going to finish the mapping, and get them both home Land is a story of buried treasure, overlapping lives, ancient woodland, persistent ghosts, a particularly loyal dog, and how, when it comes to both land and history, nothing ever goes away. 448 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'You will never understand how the land remembers, how deep the roots grow'A spellbinding story of separation, longing, recovery and survival as a family makes a new home in the aftermath of tragedy.'A heart-bursting story of resilience and love' LOUISE KENNEDY'A story that has such heart' SUNDAY TIMES'Darkly magical. A brilliant and powerful novel' ALICE WINN'Magnificent. a feat of the historical imagination' INDEPENDENT'Full of vigour. O'Farrell excels' NEW YORKER'As visceral as a novel can get' YAEL VAN DER WOUDENOn a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomás and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in a country not long since ravaged and emptied by the Great Hunger, the task is not an easy one. Tomás, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster.The British soldiers in charge are due to arrive any day, expecting the work to be completed, but Tomás is sent off course by an unsettling encounter in a copse. His life, and those of his family, will never be the same again. Liam is terrified by the sudden change in his taciturn father. What was it that caused such cracks to open in Tomás and how is Liam, aged only ten, going to finish the mapping, and get them both home Land is a story of buried treasure, overlapping lives, ancient woodland, persistent ghosts, a particularly loyal dog, and how, when it comes to both land and history, nothing ever goes away. 448 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dazzling, regal and timeless, Cartier is one of the world's most iconic names in luxury jewellery.From iconic watches to enduring jewels, Cartier has embellished patrons from K-pop royalty to the Windsor Dynasty. Commissioned by aristocrats and sought after by celebrities, it boasts over 170 years of exquisite craftsmanship and bold elegance. Iconic pieces like the Taylor Burton diamond and the LOVE bracelet, as well as record-breaking auctions, have earned Cartier its name as 'The Jeweller of Kings'.Featuring over 100 stunning images accompanied by expert text, Little Book of Cartier explores the decadent history of an opulent name in jewellery.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The thrilling high-concept Korean bestseller about conforming to society's standards.HAPPINESS IS ALWAYS A CHOICEYoungah is a warm-hearted schoolteacher - always smiling, always yielding. She bends her life to everyone else's rules. But deep inside, this endless restraint is killing her. An unending sense of despair festers.Desperate for relief, she turns to a cutting-edge, four-week emotion regulation programme, which promises to sculpt her into a better version of herself.The procedure works a little too well. Unburdened at last, Youngah embraces her raw, unfiltered self, dismantling the weight of the exhausting expectations and ideals imposed upon her.WHO WOULD EVER CRAWL BACK WHEN FREEDOM FEELS THIS GOOD \*\* Translated from the Korean by Slin Jung \*\*Here's what readers have to say . . . 'The ending was a clever twist that left me contemplating the true cost of liberation' ¿¿¿¿¿'A fantastic, honest and raw novel' ¿¿¿¿¿'I loved this, I read it in one afternoon! I thought the translation was excellent & very smooth' ¿¿¿¿¿'A fascinating character study - the perfect antidote to the wave of 'healing' fiction' ¿¿¿¿¿'Unhinged in the best possible way' ¿¿¿¿¿'The pacing was just right, the characters were well rounded and the scenarios highly realistic' ¿¿¿¿¿.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Perfect for fans of Juno Dawson, Leigh Bardugo and Buffy, Witch Season is a grounded enemies-to-lovers urban fantasy that explores a world of competing covens, malevolent mentors, and the horror and power of stolen magic. 'A compelling, addictive story . . . action-packed, unapologetically violent, and somehow culminating, amidst the carnage, with a gorgeous message of hope . . . Brilliant!' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY 'An absolutely stellar debut . . . I have no doubt that fans of witchy books are going to love this as much as I did' INDIA HOLTON 'Tightly woven and full of intrigue, this witchy urban fantasy is brimming with magic, betrayal, and an undercurrent of desire that hums through the chaos' LOGAN KARLIE _____________________ Katherine Barnes was an unsettled witch - a witch born to non-magical parents and saddled with a power she couldn't explain, let alone control. Following a tragic accident that sent her running away from home at sixteen, the only reason Katherine survived was Sylvia Page, the leader of Los Angeles' Aestas Coven and a former unsettled witch herself, who scooped Katherine up and taught her how to harness the storm inside. Together, over the past thirteen years, Katherine and Sylvia turned Aestas into a halfway house for unsettled witches, creating the home neither of them got to have. Enter Silas Khatri, the heir to the most influential coven in the country who has a mandate from his parents to bring the rogue Aestas Coven to heel. Desperate to muscle Silas out of her territory, Sylvia makes an impulsive decision that gives her untold power - but at the cost of an unsettled teenager's life. Unaware of her mentor's betrayal, Katherine launches an investigation into the young witch's death. As she unravels secrets that go back further than she ever knew, Katherine finds an unlikely ally in the man she thought she hated and an unexpected enemy in the woman who saved her future. With Silas' real motives and the depths of Sylvia's treachery all coming to light, Katherine has to decide what's more important - the family she's worked so hard to build, or the truth. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The breathtaking new novel from the bestselling author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Midnight House.'I just loved this sweeping and deeply moving book of dark secrets' SANTA MONTEFIORE'A page-turning mystery, richly layered and irresistible' CARMEL HARRINGTON'A gorgeous novel. Beautifully written and twisty. I loved it' EVE CHASEAs epic as the landscape it so vividly describes, The Glass Key will take you on a journey that will stay with you for ever.? Readers are enthralled! ?'I loved this book so much' ? ? ? ? ?'I simply adored it' ? ? ? ? ?'A very moving and emotional novel with a thumping good plot' ? ? ? ? ?'I am still wiping away the tears of emotion after finishing this wonderful book' ? ? ? ? ?'What a beautifully written story, secrets, mystery and emotion' ? ? ? ? ?'This book was amazing' ? ? ? ? ?'If stories of strong women are your thing, this book is for you' ? ? ? ? ?'Will appeal to readers who enjoy the The Lake House and The Nightingale' ? ? ? ? ?---------In Ireland, Maggie has grown up hearing her mother tell her the bedtime story of The Glass Key. It's a Nordic fairytale passed down by Maggie's grandmother Anna Swan, who mysteriously left her home one stormy night years ago, never to return. Now Maggie's grandfather has died and going through his things, Maggie is shocked to discover a faded wartime letter, asking him to take in a baby. In that moment she realises that Anna Swan was a woman of many secrets.Only by travelling to Norway and discovering the story of four brave young women whose lives were forever changed by the occupation of their tiny islands, can Maggie uncover the shocking truth about her family - and finally unlock the mystery of the glass key.'You can taste the salt air and bathe in the glow of the Northern Lights' KATE QUINN'What a journey! So evocative.my heart was broken several times over' KAREN SWAN 'A captivating story that unlocks an emotional doorway to the past' EVIE WOODS'Epic, emotional and immersive. One of those books I wanted to savour' LOUISE DOUGLAS'Brimming with mystery, family secrets and heart' MADELINE MARTIN'An old school epic that will have readers turning the pages long into the night' SINÉAD CROWLEY.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'You will never understand how the land remembers, how deep the roots grow'A spellbinding story of separation, longing, recovery and survival as a family makes a new home in the aftermath of tragedy.'A heart-bursting story of resilience and love' Louise Kennedy'Haunting and elemental' Ferdia Lennon'Darkly magical. A brilliant and powerful novel' Alice Winn'This beautiful book swallowed me whole' Charlotte McConaghy'A work of towering imagination and empathy' Roisín O'Donnell'As visceral as a novel can get' Yael van der Wouden On a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomás and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in a country not long since ravaged and emptied by the Great Hunger, the task is not an easy one. Tomás, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster.The British soldiers in charge are due to arrive any day, expecting the work to be completed, but Tomás is sent off course by an unsettling encounter in a copse. His life, and those of his family, will never be the same again. Liam is terrified by the sudden change in his taciturn father. What was it that caused such cracks to open in Tomás and how is Liam, aged only ten, going to finish the mapping, and get them both home Land is a story of buried treasure, overlapping lives, ancient woodland, persistent ghosts, a particularly loyal dog, and how, when it comes to both land and history, nothing ever goes away.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Essential reading for anyone trying to understand where the next influence operation is being built'ELIOT HIGGINS, founder of Bellingcat'Revelatory . . . will fundamentally change how you understand modern power'KELLY CLANCY, author of Playing with Reality __________________________________In Power Play, leading game industry expert George E. Osborn reveals how video games - the world's largest entertainment medium - are being used by autocrats, populists and violent extremists to influence the real world around us.Video games are the world's largest entertainment medium. They are played by billions of people of all ages every year, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue.But they are more than an entertainment product. They connect people across the globe, creating digital third places where people talk, share ideas and build identities, fostering diverse communities capable of dominating the digital discourse now shaping our reality.While democracies continue to underestimate the potential for influence in this space, others have seized the opportunity to control, co-opt or collaborate with video game communities to wield the power of these vast information ecosystems.Saudi Arabia is spending tens of billions of dollars acquiring video games businesses to wash its reputation. Russia has funded video game development to help spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine. Steve Bannon utilised tactics deployed by online video game communities to propel Donald Trump into the White House, and Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin even carved video game references into his bullets.Supported by the insights of politicians, academics and industry experts, Power Play is the vital guide for understanding this new political frontier, highlighting what democracies must do to protect and harness the immense power of play before the essential battle for digital influence is lost for good.…