transworld mai 2024 (59 results)

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Dark, timely and thought-provoking' THE SUN'Set to be a big summer hit' THE INDEPENDENT'A gripping read that is visceral and raw. Buy it' GLAMOURThe last time Rachel saw the girls, they were teenagers island-hopping in Greece: making friends, finding love. One golden summer.Now in her thirties, she's never been able to forget the man she fell in love with back then. Even though he is almost twenty years older than her. Even though she hasn't seen him since and she's now married to someone else.And when she crosses paths with one of the girls, she's confronted with a truth that's much darker than she ever realized.What really happened to them all that summer What if everything she remembers is a lie \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, The Girls of Summer is a bold compulsive exploration of sex, power and consent, and what happens when we revisit the past with rose-tinted glasses.'Reminiscent of HBO's hit The White Lotus. The obvious read-alike is My Dark Vanessa' BOOKLIST'Packs an incredible punch' THE TIMES'Beautifully written, transportive, and thought-provoking' LUCY CLARKE, author of THE CASTAWAYS'A mesmerising, unsettling and gripping debut' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of RUN TIME\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*Readers are talking about THE GIRLS OF SUMMER:\* 'A superb debut that will linger with you for a long time after you have finished it. A powerful and resonating read.' _ _ _ _ _\* 'Beautifully written with a tense, emotive plot' _ _ _ _ _\* 'An excellent debut. Raw, real, and gut-wrenchingly familiar' _ _ _ _ _\* 'Wow wow wow! It's one of those stories that stays with you' _ _ _ _ _\* 'The writing is buttery smooth and brilliant' _ _ _ _ _\* 'I couldn't put this book down, it should be added to everyone's reading list' _ _ _ _ _\* 'Shocking, familiar, emotional, and raw. Just phenomenal' _ _ _ _ _.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A powerful, laugh-out-loud comedy for fans of Alexandra Potter, Bella Mackie and Harper Ford!'Hilarious, subversive and heartwarming' - Jessica Biel 'Daisy is unique and refreshing. I went through every high and low with her - I wept and I laughed.a lot. A ten out of ten read.' - Josie Lloyd'Fresh, funny and impossible to put down - I loved it. I wish Daisy was my friend!' - Sarah Turner'Fabulous. A wonderful, uplifting shot in the arm.' - Amanda ProwseMeet Daisy. She's just caught her boyfriend shagging someone else at her fortieth birthday party. She's camped out in her childhood bedroom. And it looks as if her dream to have a baby has gone down the pan. Time for a F\*\*k It! list Don't miss this triumphant comedy about a woman taking on the world on her own terms. .Praise for Melanie Cantor:'A book to cancel plans for' - Closer'Full of warmth and wit' - Heat.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Jilly Cooper's legendary hero returns in the steamy Sunday Times bestselling romance, this time on the football field.'Infectiously joyful and funny' - The Observer'If you loved Riders, and binge-watched Ted Lasso, then this is your dream novel. Pitch perfect and utterly swoon-worthy. Jilly is a genius' - Clare Pooley'Pure escapism - who could ask for more ' - Daily ExpressRupert Campbell-Black, all-conquering racehorse owner-trainer and handsomest man in England, is in the darkest of places.His adored wife, Taggie, is about to undergo chemotherapy. His beloved leading stallion has been assassinated.Now his daughter Bianca is badgering him to buy into a failing local football club so he can sign up her superstar striker boyfriend, Feral Jackson.Rupert dislikes football and his first impressions of Searston Rovers are distinctly unfavourable. But as their new and indelibly competitive chairman, he won't stand for anything less than an Everest climb to the top of the Premier League.With the help of the club's ravishing and adorable secretary, and sassy Press Officer, he becomes increasingly fond of his riotous mix of players.But Rupert's explosive arrival at Searston causes outrage, and the fights are as furious off the field as on. With glamorous WAGs looking to stir up trouble, and the rival local football team's duplicitous and corrupt chairman, things aren't going to be easy. Let the scandals, sabotage, and seductions begin.Praise for Tackle!'A total treat' - Daily Mail'A giddy, sexy, exuberant romp of a story.a total tonic, offering the sort of glorious escapism we're all desperately in need of' - Daisy Buchanan'Bursting with fun, puns, and shenanigans' - Jill Mansell'Won't disappoint her many fans' - Sir Ian Rankin'With her talent for boisterous plots and dialogue, Cooper delivers feisty fun . With this novel, Cooper shoots again and scores' - Daily Telegraph'A fabulous feast of fun, frolics and football' - Jo Thomas.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover the fantastical Sunday Times bestselling short story collection from the award-winning author of Shrines of Gaiety and Life After Life.'Simply one of the best writers working today, anywhere in the world' Gillian Flynn'As soon as you get to the end, you'll be tempted to just start at the beginning' Independent'Funny and poignant in equal measure, you'll want to read this captivating collection in one mystical sitting.' Daily ExpressWelcome to a world, where nothing is quite what it seems. In these pages, you'll meet, among others, a queen who makes a bargain she cannot keep, a secretary who watches over the life she has just left, and a man whose luck changes when a horse speaks to him.With clockwork intricacy, inventiveness and sharp social observation, Kate Atkinson conjures a feast for the imagination in a constantly changing multiverse.Atkinson's first short story collection in twenty years, Normal Rules Don't Apply is a dazzling array of eleven interconnected tales.____________'Hilarious, breathtaking, horrific, irresistible . [Atkinson is] always in command . Heart in mouth, I never wanted this book to end' Sydney Morning Herald'Sublime . showcases her superb storytelling and the wit of her writing' Good Housekeeping'Life in all of its surreal, tragic and comic glory is perfectly captured within these pages' Red'Dazzling' Reader's DigestPraise for Kate Atkinson:'Inexhaustibly ingenious' HILARY MANTEL'A brilliant and profoundly original writer' RACHEL CUSK'Atkinson is a novelist of unrivalled immediacy, authority, and skill' FINANCIAL TIMES'One of the country's most innovative, exciting and intelligent authors.' SCOTSMAN.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover the beautiful coming-of-age story about falling in-and-out of love, brimming with humour and heartbreak.'Smart, hilarious and deeply moving' Elliot Page, author of Pageboy'Thoughtful, seductive, and entirely engrossing - Bellies is already a classic' Bryan Washington, author of Memorial and Lot'Bellies announces Nicola Dinan as a genuine literary talent, a gimlet-eyed cartographer of the human heart' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti------------------It begins as your typical boy meets boy.Tom and Ming meet on a night out at university and fall hard for each other. It's not long before they are planning a future and building a life.Then Ming announces her intention to transition.As Tom and Ming both face shifts in their relationship and confront the vastly different shapes their lives have taken, they must both ask if it is worth losing a part of themselves - or each other - to become the people they want to be.------------------Praise for Bellies:'Dinan's gift as a writer is her ability to make us feel - when her characters cry, we cry; when they laugh, we laugh; and everybody is changed by the end of this novel, including the reader. A beautiful love story and an exceptional debut.' - Irish Times'The most hotly anticipated novel of the summer' - Harper's Bazaar'A tender, emotional exploration of gender and sexual identity' - Marie Claire'Dizzyingly beautiful' - Grazia'A poignant tale that explores the messy complexities of relationships, with recognisably imperfect characters at its core' - Sunday Times Style'Both deeply touching and wickedly witty' - Daily Mail.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Honest, heartfelt and moving. \*\*\*\*\* The SunThe Prison Officer challenges everything you thought you knew about people in prison. Becoming a prison officer was Gen's burning ambition despite her background making this an unlikely career choice. At twenty-three, full of hopes and dreams of helping those that needed it most within the prison system, she discovered the reality of life behind bars that no training could possibly have prepared her for. In this searing account of her years as a prison officer, Gen shares how she learned to use her heart, her humour and sheer bloody-mindedness to make a difference to the men who lived by a different set of rules, finding her place amongst gangsters, killers and traffickers.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The new novel from a master of the Cold War thriller . . .'This is Robert Harris storytelling territory' Daily Mail'Outstanding' Sunday Times'Tense, exciting and authentic' Charles Cumming, author of Judas 62'Stunning' The Times'Brilliantly plotted' John Sweeney, author of Killer in the Kremlin'A standout thriller' Financial Times1963. In a desolate Russian penal colony, a radio broadcasts news of the killing of President John F. Kennedy . . .Alexander Vasin's new posting as director of a brutal gulag camp is far from a promotion. This is where disgraced KGB officers are sent to disappear, quietly, and forgotten.But when a violent revolt breaks out, Vasin must decide: run or die. So he runs. With him goes a mysterious prisoner - an individual who might hold the key to an extraordinarily dangerous secret: the identity of who really ordered Kennedy's assassination.Racing from bleak Siberian wastelands to the grey streets of Soviet Moscow, Vasin needs to stay one step ahead of the most ruthless intelligence organization in the world in order to keep the most wanted man in Russia alive. And with his loyalty, morality and patriotic duty tested to the limits, he will face the ultimate choice: fall in line, or die fighting the system . . .Weaving together a critical moment in history with the cut-throat machinations of Soviet politics, this tautly told, nail-bitingly atmospheric novel is a superb Cold War thriller.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERINSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Singular' Daily Telegraph'Powerful' New York Times'Vital' i'Vivid. Moving. Juicy' NPR'A profoundly talented writer' Elizabeth Day'Raw, harrowing, and often heartbreaking' LA Times'Written by a sensitive soul' GuardianBefore the world premiere of Juno Elliot Page was on the edge of self-discovery. But with Juno's massive success and his dreams coming true, Elliot found himself trapped by the spotlight and the pressure to perform was suffocating him. Until enough was enough. From chasing down secret love affairs to battling body image and working through his difficult childhood, Pageboy is a beautiful, intimate book about searching for ourselves and our place in the world.'An emotional read, delivered in image-drenched prose.' Washington Post'The emergence of our true selves is all of our life's work. Pageboy helps chart the course.' Jamie Lee Curtis'Pageboy is like listening to a friend. Now is an excellent time to read this humanizing and well-written memoir.' Associated Press.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - FINANCIAL TIMES 2023 HIGHLIGHT'Helen Czerski weaves together physics and biology, history and science, in a beautifully poetic way.'Professor Alice Roberts'In Helen Czerski's hands, the mechanical becomes magical. An instant classic.'Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read Water'Blue Machine is quite simply one of the best books I have ever read.'Dr George McGavin, zoologist, entomologist and broadcaster'A fascinating dive into the essential engine that drives our world. Czerski brings the oceans alive with compelling stories that masterfully navigate this most complex system.'Gaia Vince, science journalist, broadcaster and author of Nomad Century All of the Earth's ocean, from the equator to the poles, is a single engine powered by sunlight - a blue machine.Earth is home to a huge story that is rarely told - that of our ocean. Not the fish or the dolphins, but the massive ocean engine itself: what it does, why it works, and the many ways it has influenced animals, weather and human history & culture.In a book that will recalibrate our view of this defining feature of our planet, physicist Helen Czerski dives deep to illuminate the murky depths of the ocean engine, examining the messengers, passengers and voyagers that live in it, travel over it, and survive because of it. From the ancient Polynesians who navigated the Pacific by reading the waves to permanent residents of the deep such as the Greenland shark that can live for hundreds of years, she explains the vast currents, invisible ocean walls and underwater waterfalls that all have their place in the ocean's complex, interlinked system.Timely, elegant and passionately argued, Blue Machine presents a fresh perspective on what it means to be a citizen of an ocean planet. The understanding it offers is crucial to our future. Drawing on years of experience at the forefront of marine science, Helen Czerski captures the magnitude and subtlety of Earth's defining feature, showing us the thrilling extent to which we are at the mercy of this great engine.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'I began to grow up the day my mother warned me to stop laughing''Stories like this inspire me. Seeing the way people like Sola Mahfouz think about the world reinforces my optimism about the future.' BILL GATESAt age eleven, Sola Mahfouz was told she could no longer attend school. The Taliban threatened that any girl who dared to continue their education would have acid thrown in their face, be kidnapped, or worse. Confined to the walls of her home, Sola watched as the few freedoms of childhood were stripped away. She was forbidden to play, to sing, even to laugh. Her early teenage years were consumed by restrictions. Realising that she would have to either succumb to this life or find a way out, she decided on the latter. At age sixteen, without even a basic ability to add or subtract, she began secretly learning maths and English. By reading dictionaries and taking free online courses, she taught herself theoretical physics and philosophy, all from a home she could only leave five times a year. In the space of nine years she achieved the level of education that a westerner might take 25 years to do and against all odds moved to America to study quantum computing. It is a radical act to tell the story of an Afghan woman. Too often, they are portrayed only as victims, their identities erased by thick veils and blanket reporting. Defiant Dreams will change the narrative. It's the story of an Afghan girl who dared to ask for more.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Richly impressive, hard to surpass' William Boyd'A notable account of an epic human experience' Max Hastings'James Holland brings every inch of this battle vividly to life' History Revealed'This excellent book.The Savage Storm reinforces Holland's reputation as certainly the busiest and probably the most popular military historian of the second world war working today' Spectator'A must for anyone wanting to better understand the brutal campaign. thoroughly deserves a place on the bookshelf' Soldier Magazine_____________________From the bestselling author of Brothers in Arms comes the story of the most pivotal Allies campaign of World War II. With the invasion of France the following year taking shape, and hot on the heels of victory in Sicily, the Allies crossed into Southern Italy in September 1943. They expected to drive the Axis forces north and be in Rome by Christmas. And although Italy surrendered, the German forces resisted fiercely and the swift hoped-for victory descended into one of the most brutal battles of the war. Even though shipping and materiel were already being safeguarded for the D-Day landings, there were still huge expectations on the progress of the invading armies, but those shortages were to slow the advance with tragic consequences. As the weather closed in, the critical weeks leading up to Monte Cassino would inflict a heavy price for every bloody, hard fought mile the Allied troops covered. Chronicling those dark, dramatic months in unflinching and insightful detail, The Savage Storm is unlike any campaign history yet written. James Holland has always recounted the Second World War at ground level, but this version telling brings the story vividly to life like never before. Weaving together a wealth of letters, diaries, and other incredible documents, Holland traces the battles as they were fought - across plains, over mountains, through shattered villages and cities, in intense heat and, towards the end, frigid cold and relentless rain - putting readers at the heart of the action to create an entirely fresh and revealing telling of this most pivotal phase of the war. _____________________Praise for James Holland'Impeccably researched and superbly written' Observer'Holland has something new to say. Filled with insight and detail' Neil Oliver'James Holland is the best of the new generation of WW2 historians' Sebastian Faulks'[A] captivating and dramatic account. . . Drawn from letters and diaries, Holland's immersive narrative is told through the eye-level perspectives. Readers will be enthralled' Publishers Weekly'A remarkable achievement by a historian at the height of his powers. Holland has successfully illustrated both the significance and the savagery of the Italian campaign. through a powerful and compelling narrative' Military History Matters.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Dawn Butler is a history-making, game-changing, ceiling-smashing politician. This powerful book offers a fascinating insight into both the personal and political sides of her journey.'Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London'When I was younger my parents taught me to be resilient and my brothers told me to be resistant, and now I think it's time for a revolution. Let's complete the power of three.'The third Black woman ever to be elected as an MP, Dawn Butler is a pioneer who speaks truth to power. Famously ejected from the House of Commons for calling Boris Johnson a liar, Dawn's sense of purpose has carried her over countless hurdles to help her stand up for what is right and influence transformation, from the Met Police to the NHS. Now, for the first time she recalls the pivotal moments in her life, to give others the courage and conviction to dream big and improve the world around them. Revealing how traditional routes to success and power are outdated, Dawn's story shows that by celebrating the strength of diverse communities, looking at an issue from all angles and embracing intersectionality, it's easier than we think to disrupt a broken system. This uplifting and hopeful read shows how anybody can make positive change, even when the world around us feels fractured beyond repair.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'An empowering guide'Laura Bates'A great, thought-provoking read'Stephanie YeboahA practical, inspiring roadmap for changing the conversation on social justice issues.'Not all men''I don't see colour''To play devil's advocate.''Climate change is coming'From the persistent to the insidious, too often, antagonistic responses threaten to distract and derail the most urgent conversations.Tackling twenty of the most enduring conversation-stoppers, No Offence, But. equips readers with the knowledge, tools and context to respond with confidence. Alongside other trailblazing writers, educators and advocates, acclaimed campaigner Gina Martin helps us to unpick these phrases, understand why they are harmful and feel empowered enough to change the conversation.Featuring chapters from Aja Barber, Ben Hurst, Cathy Reay, Charlie Craggs, Daze Aghaji, Ione Gamble, Koa Beck, Mariam Kemple Hardy and Azadeh Hosseini, Nova Reid and Salma El-Wardany.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -Fearlessly jump and fall into the world of Taylor Swift with this illustrated appreciation of her music by Swiftian Theory co-founder Satu Hämeenaho-Fox.This is the book for all Swifties of every era, and the perfect gift for the Taylor Swift fan in your life.Get ready to deep dive into the story of Taylor's life through her songwriting. Travel back to where it all began with her debut album Taylor Swift and journey through the eras, from the enchanting moments of Speak Now and 1989's red-heart sunglasses, to the cosy cardigan's of Folklore and bejewelled Midnights.Including the musical influences and personal experiences that helped make Taylor the mastermind and icon she is, this book celebrates the inimitable talent of one of the world's greatest songwriters, performers and cat lovers.Covering her groundbreaking tours, fiercely loyal fans and inspiring position as a businesswoman, discover how Taylor uses her signature themes of girlhood, heartbreak and female friendship to master her craft, and how her genius for poignant lyrics and planting secret clues has developed her music into a whole universe for Swifties to explore.Are you ready for it 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -THE NEW LUKE CARLTON THRILLER.BBC Security Correspondent FRANK GARDNER'S thrillers are . . .'Fast, taut, tense, accurate.' FREDERICK FORSYTH 'Utterly authentic.' DAILY MAIL'Enthralling, intelligent.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Nerve-shredding.' TONY PARSONS'Heart-in-mouth.' i-NEWSPAPER 'Compulsively readable.' RADIO TIMES __________________________________________The world is on high alert. Across the Strait from Taiwan, China's armed forces appear to be readying for war. Could the People's Republic be preparing to invade its island neighbour Britain's Secret Intelligence Service has a mole deep within the Chinese Communist Party leadership - an individual in possession of intel that could defuse this fast-escalating situation. A 'collector' is sent to meet the spy and, in an anonymous Hong Kong café, the information is handed over. But before the collector can get the data to MI6, she is overpowered, drugged and abducted by persons unknown. Is it the MSS, China's feared state security agency Or has another, less predictable player entered the game As geo-political tensions rise, MI6 field operatives Luke Carlton and Jenny Li are dispatched to find the missing agent and the precious intel she carries. With the clock ticking and tip-offs taking them to shady Macau casinos, tawdry night clubs and multiple dead ends, Luke is convinced they are being deliberately strung along.Then they get the vital lead they need. It points to Taiwan - a country frantically preparing for imminent invasion. And it's there that Luke and Jenny uncover what is really going on. . .Drawing on his years of experience reporting on global security stories and in-depth knowledge of the security services, Frank Gardner has written his most frighteningly real, unnerving and explosive thriller yet.'Grips from the very first page . . . this is thriller writing of a high order . . . Gardner steadily ratchets up the tension, peppering the narrative with nuggets of expertise to make an enthralling, intelligent read.' Adam LeBor, FINANCIAL TIMES (about Outbreak) 387 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - For fans of Elizabeth Strout and Barbara Kingsolver: Beautifully observed portrait of marriage, divorce and reconciliation as an estranged couple go on a road trip to uncover a family mystery.''Sarah Leipciger is a consummate storyteller'' RACHEL JOYCE''Fierce, tragic, lyrical. I just loved it'' CLAIRE FULLER''Tough, tender, wonderful'' JOANNA QUINN, author of The Whalebone Theatre''A road trip into the human heart. Generously alive'' FRANCIS SPUFFORD____________________________It's irksome to her, how well she knows this man, how much he has changed and how exactly the same he is .Kathleen and Yannick have not spoken for nineteen years, not since what happened with their daughter.Now, there's unexpected news from the other side of the country, and the call for a road trip they can only make together.As they rattle over two thousand miles in a pick-up, through forests, over mountains and into service stations, an alluring history reveals itself: of fierce love, complicated ex-wives and headstrong children, and of a unique bond that never really went away.As they drive, argue, gossip and reminisce, an unexpected future for this once estranged couple begins to emerge.MOON ROAD captures the wonder and grief of watching our children grow up; of recovering from long buried pain, and rediscovering those closest to us when we think we know all there is to know; and of learning to live and love in a completely new way.'Delicately observed, forceful and moving, this story of love, family bonds and the agony of loss is utterly absorbing - and so beautifully written'' LUCY ATKINS.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - ''Utterly amazing . . . Powerful, moving, enraging'' Marian Keyes, bestselling author of RACHEL''S HOLIDAY''A twisting, turning dive into a web of long-buried secrets'' Jane Harper, internationally bestselling author of EXILES'I'm not here for prestige. I'm here for revenge.'Lou Manson is an outsider when she joins the final-year class at Highfield Manor, Dublin's most exclusive private school. Beyond the granite pillars and the wrought-iron gates is a world of wealth, privilege and potential. But Highfield is also hiding a dark secret - and Lou is here to expose it.When Lou befriends the beautiful and talented Shauna Power, her plans are thrown into turmoil. Speaking out against the school would mean betraying Shauna, and Lou soon discovers that the Highfield elite will go to any lengths to protect their own reputation.even when the consequences are fatal.Thirty years later, Lou is called to testify in a new lawsuit against Highfield. But telling the truth means confronting her past - and there is one story she swore she'd never tell.For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL, When We Were Silent is a propulsive, bold exploration of power, corruption and retribution._''This suspenseful novel perfectly captures teenage intensity and anguish, as well as the lasting damage done by predatory men and those who enable them'' Guardian''This book absolutely nails what it feels like to be young, female, powerless, and dead set on redemption'' Julia Heaberlin, author of WE ARE ALL THE SAME IN THE DARK''Taut, compelling, powerful and devastatingly relevant'' Louise O''Neill, author of IDOL-Readers are already raving about When We Were Silent''A compelling, powerful read that had me gripped from the start''''The twists keep on coming, parts of the ending makes you gasp in shock and the rest makes you sigh in relief''''I was immediately invested . . . The writing throughout is tight, poised and unflinching''.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - For fans of Elizabeth Strout and Barbara Kingsolver: Beautifully observed portrait of marriage, divorce and reconciliation as an estranged couple go on a road trip to uncover a family mystery.''Sarah Leipciger is a consummate storyteller'' RACHEL JOYCE''Fierce, tragic, lyrical. I just loved it'' CLAIRE FULLER''Tough, tender, wonderful'' JOANNA QUINN, author of The Whalebone Theatre''A road trip into the human heart. Generously alive'' FRANCIS SPUFFORD____________________________It's irksome to her, how well she knows this man, how much he has changed and how exactly the same he is .Kathleen and Yannick have not spoken for nineteen years, not since what happened with their daughter.Now, there's unexpected news from the other side of the country, and the call for a road trip they can only make together.As they rattle over two thousand miles in a pick-up, through forests, over mountains and into service stations, an alluring history reveals itself: of fierce love, complicated ex-wives and headstrong children, and of a unique bond that never really went away.As they drive, argue, gossip and reminisce, an unexpected future for this once estranged couple begins to emerge.MOON ROAD captures the wonder and grief of watching our children grow up; of recovering from long buried pain, and rediscovering those closest to us when we think we know all there is to know; and of learning to live and love in a completely new way.'Delicately observed, forceful and moving, this story of love, family bonds and the agony of loss is utterly absorbing - and so beautifully written'' LUCY ATKINS.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Utterly amazing . . . Powerful, moving, enraging' Marian Keyes, bestselling author of RACHEL'S HOLIDAY'A twisting, turning dive into a web of long-buried secrets' Jane Harper, internationally bestselling author of EXILES'I'm not here for prestige. I'm here for revenge.'Lou Manson is an outsider when she joins the final-year class at Highfield Manor, Dublin's most exclusive private school. Beyond the granite pillars and the wrought-iron gates is a world of wealth, privilege and potential. But Highfield is also hiding a dark secret - and Lou is here to expose it. When Lou befriends the beautiful and talented Shauna Power, her plans are thrown into turmoil. Speaking out against the school would mean betraying Shauna, and Lou soon discovers that the Highfield elite will go to any lengths to protect their own reputation.even when the consequences are fatal. Thirty years later, Lou is called to testify in a new lawsuit against Highfield. But telling the truth means confronting her past - and there is one story she swore she'd never tell.For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL, When We Were Silent is a propulsive, bold exploration of power, corruption and retribution. \*\*Coming soon and available to pre-order now!\*\*_'This book absolutely nails what it feels like to be young, female, powerless, and dead set on redemption' Julia Heaberlin, author of WE ARE ALL THE SAME IN THE DARK'Taut, compelling, powerful and devastatingly relevant' Louise O'Neill, author of IDOL-Readers are already raving about When We Were Silent'A compelling, powerful read that had me gripped from the start''The twists keep on coming, parts of the ending makes you gasp in shock and the rest makes you sigh in relief''I was immediately invested . . . The writing throughout is tight, poised and unflinching'.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'A joy from start to frenetic finish.' The Times'Succession with a Highland twist. great storytelling' Daily Mail 'A delight.' Irish Independent'Thrilling!' Crime MonthlySuccession meets And Then There Were None. Every family has a secret. The mega-rich Pallanders are used to luxury - a castle in the Scottish Highlands, a villa in Tuscany, a billion-dollar fortune and an island in the Caribbean - but their perfect life is about to be shattered. Every father has a favourite. Sebastian Pallander dies, leaving a pitiful amount of money to his wife and children. His family fight over the scraps as old rivalries and bitter jealousies come to the surface. And when Pallander's son is killed in mysterious circumstances, everyone suspects foul play. Every killer has a motive. After a desperate race for survival, the relatives gather at their estate to weather the storm. They all begin to wonder: who will be next Where has all their money gone And will any of them get what they truly deserve.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - From the Sunday Times bestseller of The Red of my Blood and My Wild and Sleepless Nights comes an inspiring memoir about home, family, and belonging. 'In the Giant on the Skyline, Stroud has produced something exceptional: a mystical meditatation on what home means and what constitutes belonging . It is magical and haunting and profoundly moving.' Spectator'Stroud's best book yet: candid, primal, irresistibly intense.' - Julie Myerson'Full of personality, humour and heart . I did not want it to end.' - Lily Dunn'One of the books we're most looking forward to in 2024' - Good Housekeeping-----------------What is it that makes a home What is a home without the roots that tie you to a place What is a home when a family is split Clover's eldest children are leaving home for university. Her husband Pete's work is in America. The only way for Clover and the younger children to live with him is to uproot, leave their rural life near the ancient Ridgeway in Oxfordshire and move to Washington DC. Forced to leave the home she loves, Clover sets out to explore the place where she lives, understand the history of her landscape, and work out why it is that it is so hard for her to go. In this profound and moving memoir, Sunday Times bestselling author Clover Stroud paints a beautifully layered portrait of family, community and of belonging. ------------------'I loved this.She writes with force, power, and a radical transparency. It's a gift.' - Cal Flynn'This incredibly special book will make you think of all the places and people you have ever called home.' - Emma Gannon'I'm blown away by Clover's writing. So impressive, inspiring, fluid, honest and resonant.' - James Aldred'A beautiful book, written in lyrical, liquid prose that seems to flow straight from the heart to the page.' - Sophy Roberts'Few writers I know have this intense intimacy, or such an immediately engaging effect on a reader. It really is magic.' - Lucy Atkins'Clover's most profound and moving, and unquestionably her most soaringly beautiful.' - Juliet NicolsonPraise for Clover Stroud'A fearless explorer of the human heart.' - Elizabeth Gilbert'Stroud's writing is knife-sharp, beautiful and profound.' - Madeline Miller'Clover's writing is sensationally beautiful.' - Laura Cumming'I love Clover Stroud's writing. It feels like she's mining for treasure, drilling down with lyrical prose, getting to the thing that makes us human.' - Christie Watson.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - THE NEW LUKE CARLTON THRILLER.BBC Security Correspondent FRANK GARDNER'S thrillers are . . . 'Fast, taut, tense, accurate.' FREDERICK FORSYTH'Utterly authentic.' DAILY MAIL'Enthralling, intelligent.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Nerve-shredding.' TONY PARSONS'Heart-in-mouth.' i-NEWSPAPER'Compulsively readable.' RADIO TIMES __________________________________________The world is on high alert. Across the Strait from Taiwan, China's armed forces appear to be readying for war. Could the People's Republic be preparing to invade its island neighbour Britain's Secret Intelligence Service has a mole deep within the Chinese Communist Party leadership - an individual in possession of intel that could defuse this fast-escalating situation. A 'collector' is sent to meet the spy and, in an anonymous Hong Kong café, the information is handed over. But before the collector can get the data to MI6, she is overpowered, drugged and abducted by persons unknown. Is it the MSS, China's feared state security agency Or has another, less predictable player entered the game As geo-political tensions rise, MI6 field operatives Luke Carlton and Jenny Li are dispatched to find the missing agent and the precious intel she carries. With the clock ticking and tip-offs taking them to shady Macau casinos, tawdry night clubs and multiple dead ends, Luke is convinced they are being deliberately strung along. Then they get the vital lead they need. It points to Taiwan - a country frantically preparing for imminent invasion. And it's there that Luke and Jenny uncover what is really going on. . . Drawing on his years of experience reporting on global security stories and in-depth knowledge of the security services, Frank Gardner has written his most frighteningly real, unnerving and explosive thriller yet. 'Grips from the very first page . . . this is thriller writing of a high order . . . Gardner steadily ratchets up the tension, peppering the narrative with nuggets of expertise to make an enthralling, intelligent read.' Adam LeBor, FINANCIAL TIMES (about Outbreak).

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover the essential, must-read book about how the UK legal system is failing women, as told by one of Britain's foremost lawyers. 'Enraging and astonishing.' - Guardian'A remarkable book chronicling an astonishing career . Highly recommended.' - Secret Barrister'Every feminist should know Harriet Wistrich's name. There is no one better to learn from if you want to Get Shit Done.' Helen Lewis, author of Difficult Women\*\*\*\*\*For more than quarter of a century, Harriet Wistrich has fought the corner of people from all walks of life let down by our justice system. She has been at the forefront of some historic and ground-breaking legal victories, from helping the victims of taxi driver and serial rapist John Worboys, to representing a pioneering group of the women caught up in the 'spy cops' scandal - women deceived into forming long-term relationships with men later revealed to be undercover police officers. Litigation can be a long and rocky path of pitfalls and dead ends and there are defeats as well as gains, hours of painstaking work as well as courtroom drama. It takes collaboration, extraordinary tenacity and huge compassion, but Harriet Wistrich is proof that it is possible to demand better justice and to bring about important change. Exploring landmark cases, Sister in Law covers the shocking true stories demonstrating that, terrifyingly often, the law is not-fit-for-purpose for half the population and shines a feminist light on the landscape of arcane laws and systems skewed towards men. \*\*\*\*\*Praise for Sister in Law:'Shocking, compelling and invigorating. A must read from one of the foremost feminist human rights lawyers today' Keina Yoshida & Jen Robinson'A brilliant lawyer. A brilliant book' - Baroness Helena Kennedy KC'Harriet's innovative, intense and courageous commitment to safeguarding basic rights, is compellingly set out in every chapter.' - Michael Mansfield KC'A vivid account of cases in which the justice system has spectacularly failed women but also of how injustices can be challenged if only we know enough and care enough to do so.' Rt Hon Lady Hale DBE'If I was ever in trouble, I would want Harriet Wistrich fighting in my corner.' - Emeritus Professor David Wilson, author of My Life with Murderers.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Stephen Fisher is one of the best kept secrets in military history. With his wealth of knowledge and exacting eye for detail, his book on D-Day is sure to impress a vast audience' Dan Snow'Stephen Fisher. is a very rare beast - a man who can bring stunning research and scholarship hand-in-glove with the gifts of a fine storyteller' James Holland'Written with verve and panache, I can almost hear the splash of waves against the LCTs, the whine of bullets overhead, feel the concussive thud of shells and mortars, and experience the rush of sweat, fear and adrenaline as Fisher describes the opening battle in Normandy on that day of all days - D Day on Sword Beach. It's a brilliant evocation of one of the greatest days in history, and Fisher has done it proud. Bravo!' Robert Lyman, author of Victory to Defeat: The British Army 1918-1940_________6th June 1944 saw the largest seaborne assault in human history: D-Day. The landings on the five Normandy beaches, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, will go down in legend as the first footsteps on the journey to end the war in northern Europe. While much has been written about the operation as a whole, little detailed attention has been paid to the battle for Sword Beach itself, the easternmost of the amphibious attack areas. For the first time, historian and archaeologist Stephen Fisher puts the British landing under the spotlight and using previously unseen research, documents and personal testimonies pieces together the buildup, the day itself and its aftermath in such a way as to uniquely bring the operation to vivid life. Following a massive air and naval bombardment that began before the sun had even risen, the stage was set for the first of tens of thousands of troops to come ashore on Sword that day. It was to be a day of triumph and tragedy as the Allies pushed forward to the key objective of Caen against German defenders who were, uniquely on D-Day, backed up by an armoured division. Never before has this campaign been afforded such insightful and detailed scrutiny. Stephen Fisher brings his considerable knowledge and expertise to paint a thrilling picture of how the deep beachhead was established and pays tribute to the heroism and sacrifices that were made on that fateful day.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Discover a dazzling deep-dive into the history of the world through a totally new lens, as told by the V&A's Senior Jewellery Curator. 'Engaging and illuminating, Precious is a masterclass in the history of gems. It's also great fun to read - one of those books where the learning is effortless' - Francesca Cartier Brickell, author of The Cartiers'This is - fittingly - a gem of a book. Rich descriptions, fascinating histories and, at times, just pure, dazzling bling. A joy to read.' - Tracy Borman, author of Elizabeth's Women, Thomas Cromwell and The Private Lives of the Tudors'-------Travelling through moments in history and layers of soil and sediment, this is world history as you have never seen it before. This is the story of precious gems, from emeralds and rubies, to sapphires and pearls. Explore their history and geology, as well as their famous owners, from Elizabeth 1 to Elizabeth Taylor, Marie Antoinette to Marilyn Monroe, Coco Chanel to Beyonce. Discover the fragile emerald watch that survived cross-continental journeys and centuries under the floorboards of a London house. Journey back through the generations of women who wore pearls as a signifier of femininity and marvel at the role these glistening objects have played in changing depictions of feminism. Learn of the Burmese warriors who believed so strongly in the connection between rubies and lifeblood that they embedded them into their skin before battle to protect them from harm. In this sumptuous and sweeping history of humanity's love affair with jewels, the V&A's Senior Jewellery Curator, Helen Molesworth, takes you behind the curtain of museums and auction houses, showcasing some of history's most incredible and iconic jewels and the deeply human stories that lie behind them. -------Beautifully written and superbly interesting, Helen Molesworth tells a compelling, global story of gems - their unending allure and continuing impact on human history. - Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, author of The Radical Potter'Reading Precious is like opening history's treasure chest, to discover a trove of fascinating information.' - Jane Robinson, author of Trailblazer, Hearts and Minds, and Bluestockings.