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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -ONE CHRISTMAS. 24 CHALLENGES.AND A ROMANCE SHE DIDN'T SEE COMING.¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A pure joy to read' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Hope, romance, and festive feels'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'So much depth'A young woman travels to the Alps to complete her best friend's last request - and finds a love that's closer to home than she realises in this gorgeous festive romance from the author of Always, in December and Yours for the Season.Ali has always loved Christmas. She and her best friend Robyn had a tradition to exchange advent calendars filled, not with chocolate, but with fun challenges to complete.Only this year, there is no Robyn. Ali would rather skip December altogether, and the reminders it will bring.But before she died, Robyn left Ali one last calendar.The first challenge Book a flight to Chatel, in the French Alps.The second challenge Post a selfie with an attractive man to make your ex jealous.Determined to give Robyn's calendar her all, Ali takes a position in a hotel in Chatel, nestled in the snowcapped mountains, and snaps a selfie with a gorgeous stranger on the way.But when she arrives, Ali is shocked to realise the surly hotel manager is the man from her photo. And now everyone already thinks she's dating the boss.Suddenly the season looks a lot more complicated than she'd planned. But as the snow falls, will this be the Christmas to thaw Ali's heart Reader's are falling in love with this beautiful and romantic tale:'An emotional rollercoaster! I loved it! So much depth, and had me sobbing pretty quickly - it struck a chord' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'I was completely swept away . . . warm, uplifting, and guaranteed to leave you smiling' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'I cared so much about these characters . . . the romance felt peaceful, earnt, and a lot like love' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'A fantastic read with an unexpected twist that will have you in tears' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿And, your favourite authors love Emily Stone too . . . 'Romantic and full of warmth' SARAH MORGAN 'A gorgeous, festive, romantic read. Highly recommend!' SOPHIE COUSENS 'A life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug in any season' JOSIE SILVER 'Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY 'Page-turning. A must-read' SUE MOORCROFT 416 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -ONE CHRISTMAS. 24 CHALLENGES.AND A ROMANCE SHE DIDN'T SEE COMING.¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A pure joy to read' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Hope, romance, and festive feels'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'So much depth'A young woman travels to the Alps to complete her best friend's last request - and finds a love that's closer to home than she realises in this gorgeous festive romance from the author of Always, in December and Yours for the Season.Ali has always loved Christmas. She and her best friend Robyn had a tradition to exchange advent calendars filled, not with chocolate, but with fun challenges to complete.Only this year, there is no Robyn. Ali would rather skip December altogether, and the reminders it will bring.But before she died, Robyn left Ali one last calendar.The first challenge Book a flight to Chatel, in the French Alps.The second challenge Post a selfie with an attractive man to make your ex jealous.Determined to give Robyn's calendar her all, Ali takes a position in a hotel in Chatel, nestled in the snowcapped mountains, and snaps a selfie with a gorgeous stranger on the way.But when she arrives, Ali is shocked to realise the surly hotel manager is the man from her photo. And now everyone already thinks she's dating the boss.Suddenly the season looks a lot more complicated than she'd planned. But as the snow falls, will this be the Christmas to thaw Ali's heart Reader's are falling in love with this beautiful and romantic tale:'An emotional rollercoaster! I loved it! So much depth, and had me sobbing pretty quickly - it struck a chord' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'I was completely swept away . . . warm, uplifting, and guaranteed to leave you smiling' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'I cared so much about these characters . . . the romance felt peaceful, earnt, and a lot like love' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'A fantastic read with an unexpected twist that will have you in tears' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿And, your favourite authors love Emily Stone too . . . 'Romantic and full of warmth' SARAH MORGAN 'A gorgeous, festive, romantic read. Highly recommend!' SOPHIE COUSENS 'A life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug in any season' JOSIE SILVER 'Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY 'Page-turning. A must-read' SUE MOORCROFT 416 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Story of Jaguar is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this stunning car manufacturer.With their fabulous looks and performance, Jaguar's cars have always been synonymous with speed and style, with the iconic leaping jaguar mascot adorning its cars for 90 years. In The Story of Jaguar, every aspect of this legendary brand's success is celebrated, from its beginnings in 1935 to its status as one of the world's most famous manufacturers.Jaguar has produced some of the most sought-after cars ever made. From the fabled C-Type and D-Type Le Mans-winning racers of the 1950s to the stunning E-Type of the 1960s, and from the XK120 and XK220 - respectively the fastest cars of their eras - to the now fully electric range of future-facing cars, no automobile manufacturer has ever offered more.Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Jaguar charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Story of Bugatti is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this incredible car manufacturer.Since 1909, Bugatti has been synonymous with fast, luxury motoring, with its EB Bugatti badge proudly adorning the bonnets of some of the most famous cars ever made. In this elegantly designed book in the bestselling Story of Cars series, The Story of Bugatti provides a fascinating look into the people, the innovations and the cars that have helped define this premier brand.Bugatti has produced some of the best cars ever made, often defining the eras they were made in. From the Type 35 racer, Type 41 Royale limousine and Type 57SC Atlantic masterpiece of the early years to the Veyron hypercar and extreme track-only Bolide of the 21st century, Bugatti has always been at the forefront of style and extreme performance.Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Bugatti charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Story of Bugatti is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this incredible car manufacturer.Since 1909, Bugatti has been synonymous with fast, luxury motoring, with its EB Bugatti badge proudly adorning the bonnets of some of the most famous cars ever made. In this elegantly designed book in the bestselling Story of Cars series, The Story of Bugatti provides a fascinating look into the people, the innovations and the cars that have helped define this premier brand.Bugatti has produced some of the best cars ever made, often defining the eras they were made in. From the Type 35 racer, Type 41 Royale limousine and Type 57SC Atlantic masterpiece of the early years to the Veyron hypercar and extreme track-only Bolide of the 21st century, Bugatti has always been at the forefront of style and extreme performance.Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Bugatti charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Story of Jaguar is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this stunning car manufacturer.With their fabulous looks and performance, Jaguar's cars have always been synonymous with speed and style, with the iconic leaping jaguar mascot adorning its cars for 90 years. In The Story of Jaguar, every aspect of this legendary brand's success is celebrated, from its beginnings in 1935 to its status as one of the world's most famous manufacturers.Jaguar has produced some of the most sought-after cars ever made. From the fabled C-Type and D-Type Le Mans-winning racers of the 1950s to the stunning E-Type of the 1960s, and from the XK120 and XK220 - respectively the fastest cars of their eras - to the now fully electric range of future-facing cars, no automobile manufacturer has ever offered more.Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Jaguar charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Story of Jaguar is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this stunning car manufacturer.With their fabulous looks and performance, Jaguar's cars have always been synonymous with speed and style, with the iconic leaping jaguar mascot adorning its cars for 90 years. In The Story of Jaguar, every aspect of this legendary brand's success is celebrated, from its beginnings in 1935 to its status as one of the world's most famous manufacturers.Jaguar has produced some of the most sought-after cars ever made. From the fabled C-Type and D-Type Le Mans-winning racers of the 1950s to the stunning E-Type of the 1960s, and from the XK120 and XK220 - respectively the fastest cars of their eras - to the now fully electric range of future-facing cars, no automobile manufacturer has ever offered more.Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Jaguar charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Story of Bugatti is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this incredible car manufacturer.Since 1909, Bugatti has been synonymous with fast, luxury motoring, with its EB Bugatti badge proudly adorning the bonnets of some of the most famous cars ever made. In this elegantly designed book in the bestselling Story of Cars series, The Story of Bugatti provides a fascinating look into the people, the innovations and the cars that have helped define this premier brand.Bugatti has produced some of the best cars ever made, often defining the eras they were made in. From the Type 35 racer, Type 41 Royale limousine and Type 57SC Atlantic masterpiece of the early years to the Veyron hypercar and extreme track-only Bolide of the 21st century, Bugatti has always been at the forefront of style and extreme performance.Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Bugatti charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Dystopian was once one of my favourite genres and this series has brought back my love for it' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I never expected this series to become one of my favourite of all time but here we are. MASTERPIECE' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'If Mad Max and The 100 had a post-apocalyptic baby, this book would be it!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Ember's story continues in Fangs, book two in K. L. Speer's dark and addictive dystopian romantasy series - perfect for fans of Daggermouth, Silver Elite and The Poison Daughter - as seen on BookTok!'Run, lil rabbit, before Wolf tears you apart.'Twelve years ago, Ember Cutler obeyed her father and ran away from a devastating crime scene, but the girl who disappeared into the desert was not the same girl who came out. Now, she's known only by the name 'Bones'. When her older brother appears in her clinic at the Vault and abducts her at gunpoint, Bones knows her time has finally run out, and the past she tried to escape has caught up to her.Taken by Wolf and his team of deadly bounty hunters, Bones finds her past and present identities colliding. With the help of her crew and its leader, Mac, Bones struggles to untangle who she is now from her trauma and grief. But the gods have taken notice of her - and her potential - and enemies new and old are circling.When her magic begins to evolve in mysterious ways, Bones is forced to decide who she wants to be in the face of the terrifying forces that threaten to alter the entire world. \*'This is one of the most beautifully dark, emotionally consuming stories I've read in a long time . . . I will absolutely not be shutting up about it' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A gritty, post-apocalyptic nightmare where trust is a luxury, gangs rule the ruins, alliances shift like sand . . . I'm counting down the days for book three' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is my new personality . . . desperate for book three immediately, if not sooner' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'One of THE BEST found families I've ever read for real . . . I can't stop theorizing and need book three stat' ¿¿¿¿¿.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Life has been hard for Adele. Will she ever find the happiness she deserves A moving saga of a young woman facing unbearable heartache, and her ultimate triumph over adversity - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. Adele Ford's clearest childhood memory is of her father telling her about the enigmatic Lydgate Widow, whose abandoned house dominates the village. But the stories end abruptly on the day Adele and her sister are orphaned, and they grow up with only each other to rely on. Intrigued by the antiques business, Adele finds work in a local shop. But when a wrongful accusation robs her of her reputation, the future looks bleak. So it's not hard for Col Vincent, a successful businessman, to persuade Adele to become his wife. Adele grows to love him - until she realises that her husband is a violent man. In the 1930s, a woman who leaves her husband faces penury. Adele is faced with an impossible situation. Then some shocking news brings back the haunting memory of the Lydgate Widow - and the man who has loved Adele for decades . . .…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - To save her father, one young woman takes justice into her own hands . . .A thrilling saga that follows a young woman as she uncovers shocking truths to clear her father's name - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. Emma Coles' life is shattered when her widowed father is imprisoned for theft. She is adamant that he is innocent - but her intimidating uncle thinks otherwise. Reluctantly giving Emma a home over his jewellery shop, he forbids all contact with her father. But Emma secretly visits her father in prison, confiding only in her friend Bessie. As time progresses, Emma's relationship with Bessie's brother, Ricky, deepens, and for a while it seems that the future might not be as difficult as she feared. Then tragedy strikes. Caught in a welter of family politics and feuds, Emma remains determined to prove her father's innocence. Yet when the identity of the real culprit is uncovered, the revelations are shattering. Only by facing the truth about the past can Emma find happiness - and see justice finally done.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The end of the war will bring more than just her husband home . . .A heart-rending saga of family strife, dreams abandoned and love triumphant - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. After the death of their parents, Faith and her brother are raised by an aunt in Oldham. Growing up protective and strong, Faith becomes the linchpin of the family. And, despite losing her trust in men because of a sordid encounter, she finds love with the charismatic wanderer Samuel Granger. But when Samuel returns from the Great War, he is a changed man. His recovery from his injuries is slow, and the post-war Depression hits their finances hard. Faith decides they must take in a lodger. A French widow, Leonie, and her baby move in, and she and Faith become close friends. But Leonie is holding on to a secret that threatens to destroy everything Faith loves . . .…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The problem started, as problems often do, with a penguin. From Kings and Emperors to Macaronis and Rockhoppers, penguins are one of the most immediately recognisable animals on Earth. Yet for all that familiarity, what do we really know about them An Inconvenience of Penguinsfollows award-winning travel writer Jamie Lafferty as he visits all eighteen species in a bid to understand the birds and their extraordinarily varied habitats a little better. On voyages to some of the planet's most inaccessible and challenging landscapes, he recounts the history of our unique relationship with the world's most popular bird, telling not only the stories of the penguins, but also the people and places around them. From getting stranded in the Galapagos and marching through African guano fields to leading photography groups in the Antarctic and taking psychedelics on the Falklands, this is a birding quest like no other. Along the way, Lafferty relives the experiences of early polar explorers, for whom penguins were perplexing mysteries, welcome companions and even occasional meals, and meets the modern penguin lovers trying to save their fragile environments. Featuring cameos from a wide cast of characters including Ernest Shackleton, Charles Darwin and Sir Francis Drake, as well as beautiful photographs of each penguin species,An Inconvenience of Penguinsis part love-letter to and part biography of these remarkable creatures.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Covering 200 years of royal history from Queen Victoria to King Charles, and looking forward to the future reign of King William,Power and the Palaceis the gossip-laden and highly revelatory account of the relationship between the sovereign and the prime minister-the real story behindThe Crown.Power and the Palacelifts the lid on the mysterious power nexus at the heart of the British state: the secretive and little understood relationship between the monarchy and the government. In vivid, page-turning prose, Valentine Low takes us behind the scenes of the weekly audience to uncover the ever-changing dynamic between sovereign and prime minister-from the romance and flattery that bound Victoria and Benjamin Disraeli, to the personal and political gulf that separated Elizabeth II from Margaret Thatcher.He reveals how the monarchy has gradually ceded political power over the past two hundred years while behind closed doors fighting to keep its finances secure-ensuring the long-term survival of the institution. But it has not all been smooth sailing, and the book includes moments of dramatic tension when the relationship threatened to unravel.Based on nearly 100 interviews with senior politicians, top civil servants, royal aides and constitutional experts,Power and the Palacerewrites our understanding of the political power of the monarchy.'Lively . peppered with entertaining lines. One of [Low's] skills as a journalist is an ability to sift through mountains of archive material and pick out the gems.' -Telegraph.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A young woman struggles against family loyalty and class prejudices in this engrossing saga - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson.The path to happiness is rarely easy . . . In the notorious back streets of 1930s Salford, Suzannah Clark is left to raise her two siblings after their mother walks out. Her father Jacob is a tailor, but his sight is failing and so - despite local outrage at her controversial career choice - Suzanna learns his trade to support the household. Suzannah has caught the eye of the most eligible of bachelors, Edward Lyle. But Edward's father Noel, a wealthy businessman, is appalled that Edward has fallen for a girl from the slums. Noel is determined to end the relationship. When Suzannah's brother is seduced by the rapacious Rina Taylor, scandal and tragedy follow. Now Noel has the ammunition he needs to prise his son away from Suzannah - or so he thinks. But Suzannah and Edward are less malleable than he imagines . . . …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - ONE CHRISTMAS. 24 CHALLENGES.AND A ROMANCE SHE DIDN'T SEE COMING.¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A pure joy to read' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Hope, romance, and festive feels'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'So much depth'A young woman travels to the Alps to complete her best friend's last request - and finds a love that's closer to home than she realises in this gorgeous festive romance from the author of Always, in December and Yours for the Season.Ali has always loved Christmas. She and her best friend Robyn had a tradition to exchange advent calendars filled, not with chocolate, but with fun challenges to complete.Only this year, there is no Robyn. Ali would rather skip December altogether, and the reminders it will bring.But before she died, Robyn left Ali one last calendar.The first challenge Book a flight to Chatel, in the French Alps.The second challenge Post a selfie with an attractive man to make your ex jealous.Determined to give Robyn's calendar her all, Ali takes a position in a hotel in Chatel, nestled in the snowcapped mountains, and snaps a selfie with a gorgeous stranger on the way.But when she arrives, Ali is shocked to realise the surly hotel manager is the man from her photo. And now everyone already thinks she's dating the boss.Suddenly the season looks a lot more complicated than she'd planned. But as the snow falls, will this be the Christmas to thaw Ali's heart Reader's are falling in love with this beautiful and romantic tale:'An emotional rollercoaster! I loved it! So much depth, and had me sobbing pretty quickly - it struck a chord' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'I was completely swept away . . . warm, uplifting, and guaranteed to leave you smiling' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'I cared so much about these characters . . . the romance felt peaceful, earnt, and a lot like love' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿'A fantastic read with an unexpected twist that will have you in tears' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿And, your favourite authors love Emily Stone too . . . 'Romantic and full of warmth' SARAH MORGAN 'A gorgeous, festive, romantic read. Highly recommend!' SOPHIE COUSENS 'A life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug in any season' JOSIE SILVER 'Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY 'Page-turning. A must-read' SUE MOORCROFT.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the ten years since the death of David Bowie in 2016 there has been no loss of interest in and fascination with his life, music and driven, complex personality. Quite the opposite - he is definitely one musician, one performer, destined not to be forgotten. The significant grief and sadness that greeted his death has evolved into a deeper, enduring love for his music, style, wit, artistic curiosity, sexual energy, flamboyant outsider spirit and insatiable, provocative appetite for life.Far Above the Worldwill document one of the UK's greatest creative artists, capturing his formative years before he became a household name, and then taking the reader through a spectacularly colorful and vibrant journey of a man who constantly reinvented himself and his music. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the bestselling author ofThe Stolen ChildandThe Lighthouse Secretcomes a gripping new novel about two abandoned sisters, a missing mother and a shocking thirty year old mystery.On a cold afternoon in December 1995, two young girls are found abandoned on a platform at Pearse Station in Dublin. Thirty years later, investigative journalist Vega is determined to find out what happened to the so-called 'Nowhere Girls'. Where did their mother go Why did no one come forward to claim them And where are they now Searching for answers takes her on a journey with twists she never could have imagined. And one that could put everything else she knows at risk; including her new relationship, her career, and her life as she knows it.Readers can't get enough of Carmel Harrington! 'OMG! Unputdownable! Shocking! Brilliant! Amazing!' ????? 'This author's books are always brilliant and I honestly think this is her best one yet . . . Brilliant characters and some OMG moments. I loved it' ????? 'I love a book with a twist and this one was both unanticipated until the time was right, and believable - a rare combination! Add it to your pile!' ????? 'I couldn't put this book down. I had so many theories to how the story would end, it kept me guessing . . . it just begs to be read in one sitting' ????? 'Carmel Harrington at her best. Plot twists & turns on every page!' ?????Praise for Carmel Harrington: 'This complex novel requires faultless plotting, and Harrington pulls it off with consummate ease'SUNDAY TIMES 'One of the greatest twists I've ever read' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD 'An addictive, immersive, incredibly poignant page-turner' ANDREA MARA 'Clever, compelling and compulsive, a read-until-the-early-hours rollercoaster' AMANDA GEARD 'A compelling, extremely tender page-turner' ADELE PARKS.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Story of Jaguar is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this stunning car manufacturer.With their fabulous looks and performance, Jaguar's cars have always been synonymous with speed and style, with the iconic leaping jaguar mascot adorning its cars for 90 years. In The Story of Jaguar, every aspect of this legendary brand's success is celebrated, from its beginnings in 1935 to its status as one of the world's most famous manufacturers.Jaguar has produced some of the most sought-after cars ever made. From the fabled C-Type and D-Type Le Mans-winning racers of the 1950s to the stunning E-Type of the 1960s, and from the XK120 and XK220 - respectively the fastest cars of their eras - to the now fully electric range of future-facing cars, no automobile manufacturer has ever offered more.Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Jaguar charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Story of Bugatti is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this incredible car manufacturer.Since 1909, Bugatti has been synonymous with fast, luxury motoring, with its EB Bugatti badge proudly adorning the bonnets of some of the most famous cars ever made. In this elegantly designed book in the bestselling Story of Cars series, The Story of Bugatti provides a fascinating look into the people, the innovations and the cars that have helped define this premier brand.Bugatti has produced some of the best cars ever made, often defining the eras they were made in. From the Type 35 racer, Type 41 Royale limousine and Type 57SC Atlantic masterpiece of the early years to the Veyron hypercar and extreme track-only Bolide of the 21st century, Bugatti has always been at the forefront of style and extreme performance.Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Bugatti charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy.A gifted artist dismissed as just a 'TV actor.'A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31.A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star.Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time.'I spent a significant portion of my career playing some version of the modern, flawed, American male. You'll see from these pages that it wasn't exactly a stretch for me.'Beginning with his fractured childhood and a complex relationship with his superstar father, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas finally gives the full and uncensored account of a remarkable life. One Helluva Ride reveals incredible behind-the-scenes stories featuring a Who's Who of Hollywood, many of them never revealed before and some outrageously funny, with an unflinching honesty about his sometimes bad-boy life.Initially dismissed as just the handsome son of a legendary movie star, at age thirty-one he shook up Hollywood when he won his first Oscar for producing the five-time Academy Award-winning classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Told he would never be anything more than a 'TV actor,' he quit the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become an international movie star, with a list of classic films that have grossed billions of dollars, winning a second Oscar for his riveting performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street.'I can't think about my life without thinking of my movies,' Douglas says, and he recounts his career through twelve of his most iconic films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The China Syndrome, Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile, Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra. These movies not only captured the cultural zeitgeist but often defined it.Yet as Douglas's fame grew, so did his personal struggles. He recounts the full, unfiltered story of his turbulent first marriage; infidelity and affairs with some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood; his own serious struggle with alcohol, drugs and rehab; the heartbreaking fight to save his son from an addiction that sent him to prison; and his against-all-odds battle with stage IV cancer.He saw Catherine Zeta Jones on a movie screen and instantly fell for her. Their incredible love story transformed his life and proved all the tabloids wrong, enduring after twenty-five years of marriage.Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you don't know-until now. 496 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy.A gifted artist dismissed as just a 'TV actor.'A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31.A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star.Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time.'I spent a significant portion of my career playing some version of the modern, flawed, American male. You'll see from these pages that it wasn't exactly a stretch for me.'Beginning with his fractured childhood and a complex relationship with his superstar father, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas finally gives the full and uncensored account of a remarkable life. One Helluva Ride reveals incredible behind-the-scenes stories featuring a Who's Who of Hollywood, many of them never revealed before and some outrageously funny, with an unflinching honesty about his sometimes bad-boy life.Initially dismissed as just the handsome son of a legendary movie star, at age thirty-one he shook up Hollywood when he won his first Oscar for producing the five-time Academy Award-winning classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Told he would never be anything more than a 'TV actor,' he quit the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become an international movie star, with a list of classic films that have grossed billions of dollars, winning a second Oscar for his riveting performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street.'I can't think about my life without thinking of my movies,' Douglas says, and he recounts his career through twelve of his most iconic films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The China Syndrome, Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile, Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra. These movies not only captured the cultural zeitgeist but often defined it.Yet as Douglas's fame grew, so did his personal struggles. He recounts the full, unfiltered story of his turbulent first marriage; infidelity and affairs with some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood; his own serious struggle with alcohol, drugs and rehab; the heartbreaking fight to save his son from an addiction that sent him to prison; and his against-all-odds battle with stage IV cancer.He saw Catherine Zeta Jones on a movie screen and instantly fell for her. Their incredible love story transformed his life and proved all the tabloids wrong, enduring after twenty-five years of marriage.Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you don't know-until now. 496 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'THE STUFF OF LEGEND' MIRROR'THE QUEEN OF CRIME' WOMAN & HOME'SHE'S A TOTAL ONE-OFF' GUARDIAN'THERE REALLY IS ONLY ONE MARTINA COLE' CLOSERTHE ICONIC QUEEN OF CRIME RETURNS . . .Don't miss the brand-new, explosive novel from the one and only Martina Cole, back writing solo and at the top of her game. Available to pre-order now.Doing time runs in the family . . .Johnny Raglan's been sent down for life, and to him it's just another adventure.His mother Dolly has been through it all before, so she knows the score. And she takes it upon herself to show Johnny's wife Janey what it takes to survive.But Dolly can't control her other son Jimmy. He has taken over the family business, but when rumours start to spread that he isn't to be trusted all hell breaks loose.For if there's one thing the Raglans won't tolerate, it's disloyalty.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'One of my absolute favourite cognitive scientists. Now she's written one of my absolute favourite books!'Angela Duckworth, author of GRIT'A delightful tour of how the mind works for anyone who's ever wondered about their own desire to wonder'Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University'Fascinating, insightful, and always engaging'Daniel Gilbert, Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and author of STUMBLING ON HAPPINESS'Smart, funny, and full of surprises, Why We Ask Why is a gem'Paul Bloom, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University, and author of PSYCH-----------An insightful and compelling look at the cognitive science of explanation, revealing why humans crave explanation, what role it plays in our lives, and how we can do it better.Humans are explanation-seeking creatures. We wonder why there's traffic, why a friend behaved a certain way, why the sky is blue, and - in moments of existential reflection - why we are here. Renowned cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo has turned this explanation-seeking tendency back on itself to ask: Why do humans explain What does explanation do for us And, most importantly, how can we do it better Lombrozo explores the role that this overlooked cognitive process plays for each of us as we engage with others and the world around us. She reveals what makes some explanations more satisfying than others, why we seek simpler explanations (and whether we should), how explanations drive learning and science and how explanations give meaning to the world. Along the way, she provides crucial tools for becoming better producers and consumers of explanations.Astute, thought-provoking and constantly surprising, Why We Ask Why is a book that offers explanations for questions you didn't even know you had. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy.A gifted artist dismissed as just a 'TV actor.'A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31.A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star.Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time. 'I spent a significant portion of my career playing some version of the modern, flawed, American male. You'll see from these pages that it wasn't exactly a stretch for me.'Beginning with his fractured, bi-coastal childhood and a complex relationship with his superstar father, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas finally gives the full and uncensored account of a remarkable life that has spanned an extraordinary eight decades. One Helluva Ride reveals incredible behind-the-scenes stories featuring a Who's Who of Hollywood, many of them never revealed before and some outrageously funny, with an unflinching honesty about his sometimes bad-boy life.Initially dismissed as just the handsome son of a legendary movie star, at age thirty-one he shook up Hollywood and stunned the world when he won his first Oscar for producing the five-time Academy Award-winning classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. When they told him he would never be anything more than a 'TV actor,' he quit the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become an international movie star, with a list of classic films that have grossed billions of dollars, winning a second Oscar for his riveting performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street.'I can't think about my life without thinking of my movies,' Douglas says, and he recounts his career through twelve of his most iconic films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The China Syndrome, Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile, Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra. These movies not only captured the cultural zeitgeist but often defined it.Yet as Douglas's fame grew, so did his personal struggles. Here, for the first time, he recounts the full, unfiltered story of his turbulent first marriage; infidelity and affairs with some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood; his own serious struggle with alcohol, drugs and rehab; the heartbreaking fight to save his son from a dangerous addiction that sent him to prison for years; and his against-all-odds battle with stage IV cancer.He saw Catherine Zeta Jones on a movie screen and instantly fell for her. Their incredible love story transformed his life and proved all the tabloids wrong, enduring after twenty-five years of marriage.Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you don't know.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Fast, fresh and flexible - stir frying is a time-honoured technique guaranteed to make delicious meals in a matter of minutes. Written by chef and expert author Makiko Sano, Stir-Fry shows you how to master the art of high-heat cooking, with one pan on one flame, and make mouth-watering meals for every occasion. Celebrate sizzling ingredients, mingling flavours and fresh vegetables with this compendium of 80 delicious, easy to make recipes inspired by Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean cuisines. Whether you're a wok pro or stir fry novice, now it couldn't be easier to get fired up with lightening-fast dinners that deliver on taste and flavour every time.Featuring:Kung pao chicken Cashew chickenMongolian beefSweet and sour porkBuddha's delightChinese water spinachYaki udon YakisobaPad kee maoJapchaeSingapore noodlesChahanNasi gorengEgg fried riceYangzhou fried rice.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This is a black and white reissue edition ofCaribbean Modern, previously published as a full-colour cookbook in 2015. This edition contains no photography. When you think of the Caribbean, a hundred beautiful clichés come to mind - white sand, blue sky, salty breezes and balmy nights. But what of the food Eating is at the heart of Caribbean life: people come together in the kitchen, someone starts cooking and soon there is laughter, music and fantastic food. Shivi Ramoutar grew up in Trinidad, Leicester and London. As a supper club host and pop-up chef, Shivi turned to her favourite Caribbean dishes for inspiration. Her recipes are a wonderful melting pot of flavours: traditional Coconut Chicken Rundown sits alongside Red Bean and Spinach Mac 'n' Cheese and Baked Eggs Creole. Her food is fresh and zingy, exciting and exotic, but also satisfyingly homely and hearty. And not forgetting fun - Salted Tamarind Caramel Sundae, Smashed Banana Pancakes and Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecake - without which the book just wouldn't be Caribbean.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'An essential addition to your library'Russell Norman'A genuine ode, written with style and substance in equal measure'Gill Meller'A joy filled double whammy. Great drinks require as much artistry as food and this book proves the case mightily.'Jeremy Lee Vermouth is currently experiencing a revival, and we can't seem to get enough of it. InA Spirited Guide to Vermouth, Jack Adair Bevan celebrates this versatile drink and its botanicals, drawing out vermouth's history and its delicate herbal flavours with recipes for cocktails, and some food to accompany them. As an award-winning food and drink writer, and one of the first restaurateurs to make his own vermouth, Jack Adair Bevan is the perfect guide through vermouth's rich history and recent resurgence. As well as Jack's original recipes,A Spirited Guide to Vermouthalso contains recipes contributed from the likes of Russell Norman, Olia Hercules, Gill Meller and Jeremy Lee. With cocktails ranging from a Toasted Nut Boulevardier to a Perfect Manhattan, and from a Blood Orange Vermouth and Tonic to a Rosemary Bijou, the book also has dedicated sections exploring classics such as the Martini and the Negroni. This book will take you on a botanical journey of discovery and teach you not only how to make your own vermouth, but also how to use it in your cooking, from vermouth-braised red cabbage to Negroni Bara Brith, along with plenty of food and drink recipes to accompany the aperitivo hour.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'One of my absolute favourite cognitive scientists. Now she's written one of my absolute favourite books!'Angela Duckworth, author of GRIT'A delightful tour of how the mind works for anyone who's ever wondered about their own desire to wonder'Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University'Fascinating, insightful, and always engaging'Daniel Gilbert, Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and author of STUMBLING ON HAPPINESS'One of the most eloquent and creative of cognitive scientists as well as one of the best writers . . . [a] splendid new book' Alison Gopnik, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, UC Berkeley'Smart, funny, and full of surprises, Why We Ask Why is a gem'Paul Bloom, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University, and author of PSYCH-----------An insightful and compelling look at the cognitive science of explanation, revealing why humans crave explanation, what role it plays in our lives, and how we can do it better.Humans are explanation-seeking creatures. We wonder why there's traffic, why a friend behaved a certain way, why the sky is blue, and - in moments of existential reflection - why we are here. Renowned cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo has turned this explanation-seeking tendency back on itself to ask: Why do humans explain What does explanation do for us And, most importantly, how can we do it better Lombrozo explores the role that this overlooked cognitive process plays for each of us as we engage with others and the world around us. She reveals what makes some explanations more satisfying than others, why we seek simpler explanations (and whether we should), how explanations drive learning and science and how explanations give meaning to the world. Along the way, she provides crucial tools for becoming better producers and consumers of explanations.Astute, thought-provoking and constantly surprising, Why We Ask Why is a book that offers explanations for questions you didn't even know you had.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'THE STUFF OF LEGEND'MIRROR 'THE QUEEN OF CRIME'WOMAN & HOME 'SHE'S A TOTAL ONE-OFF'GUARDIAN 'THERE REALLY IS ONLY ONE MARTINA COLE'CLOSERTHE ICONIC QUEEN OF CRIME RETURNS. Don't miss the brand-new novel from the one and only Martina Cole, back writing solo and at the top of her game. Available to pre-order now. When Johnny Raglan is sentenced to life imprisonment, his past catches up with him. Doing time runs in the family, and everyone knows the score. But prison life isn't easy and Johnny's wife Janey and their two young sons are about to learn the hard way what it takes to survive .…