penguin books feb 2022 (105 Ergebnisse)

sonst. Bücher. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Includes 13 exciting scenes and over 100 stickers for little hands.Nee-naw, nee-naw! Emergency heroes to the rescue!Join Peppa and friends in this action-packed sticker scene book all about emergency heroes. With fires to put out, cars to rescue and a tortoise to save, this book is perfect for keeping Peppa fans busy. 24 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the question: can grannies dance Bluey and Bingo are playing Grannies. While playing, they get stuck on a question: can grannies dance Bluey thinks they can but Bingo doesn't. There's only one way to find out - call Nana and ask!This hilarious new board book is perfect for sharing with Bluey fans at story time and bedtime. 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: you are not alone.Matilda is a brilliant child with a magical mind.But her parents have decided she's just a nuisance who wastes too much time on reading and stories.And her headmistress Miss Trunchbull is a terrible bully, who thinks children are rotten and awful and should be locked up.Now it's time for Matilda to find the power to change her story, and show them just how extraordinary children can be . . .The text in this edition of Matilda was updated in 2022 for young independent readers. 358 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO STOP READING. BECAUSE YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT . . .'Gripping. Kept me guessing right till the end and the final twist was brilliant!' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEW'Pulls you in from the get-go and refuses to let go until the final page. Tense, exciting and intriguing' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEW________When her husband Harry walks out after just six months, a girls' weekend away with two friends seems like just what Sam needs.But they aren't even halfway to their destination when things start to go wrong: car trouble that just happens to leave them stranded in the town where Harry lives.And that's only the beginning.Because there are three things Sam doesn't yet know:One of her friends is lying about why they're there.One is lying about who she is.And one of them will never make it home . . .________'Thrilling . . . This book is a real winner' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEW'A gripping and twisty thriller' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEW'This book has everything you would want in a thriller' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEW'A really addictive twisting thriller' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEW'I inhaled every chapter, desperate to find out what was going on. Those cliffhangers!' Andrea Mara'Clever, complex and expertly planned' Rachel AbbottPraise for Leah Konen:'Intense, unpredictable and completely addictive' T.M. Logan'The twists keep on coming right up to the final page. I read it in one sitting' Sarah Pinborough'Hooked me from the start. This book has everything - engaging characters, a unique story, and an ending that will blow you away' Samantha Downing 384 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -ONE COTTAGE. TWO STRANGERS.EVERY GREAT LOVE STORY STARTS SOMEWHERE . . .'No waiting for it to kick off and absolutely no filler' READER \*\*\*\*\*'The most wonderful depiction of love that I have read. Maybe ever!' READER \*\*\*\*\*--------------------------------FROM THE AUTHOR OF ONE DAY IN DECEMBER, COMES AN IRRESISTIBLE LOVE STORYCleo writes about love stories every day. She just isn't living one of her own.When the editor of her dating column asks her to marry herself on a remote Irish island - a sensational piece to mark Cleo's thirtieth birthday - Cleo agrees. She's alone but not lonely, right She can handle a solo adventure.Cleo arrives at her luxury cabin to find a tall, dark, stubborn American who insists it's actually his. Mack refuses to leave, and Cleo won't budge either. With a storm fast approaching, they reluctantly hunker down together. It's just one night, after all . . .But what if one night on the island is just the beginning --------------------------------Your favourite authors can't get enough of One Night on the Island'A gorgeous warm hug of a novel!' Beth O'Leary, The Road Trip'Sexy, funny and poignant' Sophie Cousens, This Time Next Year'Utterly delicious - every single ingredient for the perfect love story is here in this wise and witty story' Rosie Walsh, The Love of my Life'Belly-laugh hilarity, and the coziest Irish setting you can imagine' Christina Lauren, The Unhoneymooners'Comfort food in book form' SARAH TURNER, The Unmumsy Mum'I swooned. I laughed. I felt every degree of emotion' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, Yinka, Where is your Huzband 'Both the perfect romance and the story of self-empowerment every woman deserves' Jodi Picoult, Wish You Were Here'Josie Silver is on top form in this wonderfully romantic story' Daily Express'A propulsive, gorgeous romance, filled with whimsy and overlaid with the stand-out theme of empowerment' Off The Record'Pure, romantic escapism!' Sun'A love story with added self-empowerment' That's Life Magazine 384 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'A charming tale of found families and mermaids, with my favourite kind of hero at its heart' - Elle McNicoll, award-winning author of A Kind of SparkA stunning literary adventure from an incredible debut talent, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Cerrie Burnell and Katherine Rundell.I was Haven Point's first Wreckling, but I certainly wasn't the last. There are forty-two of us now, not including the mermaids. When you're a Wreckling, you mainly spend your days squabbling, eating and planning adventures. Oh, and Wrecklings also carry out wreckings, which is how we got our name . . .Washed up as a baby beside a remote lighthouse and raised by a mermaid, Alpha Lux was the first foundling at Haven Point. Now the lighthouse is a ramshackle home for any disabled person who needs somewhere to belong. Looting from passing ships to make a living, they call themselves the Wrecklings, and for the children of Haven Point life is spent adventuring on the wild shore (and getting into trouble with the grown-ups).But when Alpha spots a strange light up on the headland, she realizes that her beloved family are in danger of being discovered by Outsiders.With their home under threat, the Wrecklings must decide what kind of future they want . . . and what they're willing to do to get it. 378 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The stunning novel about our fiercest loyalties, deepest desires and the power of forgiveness'A highly-charged love story' DELIA OWENS, bestselling author of WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING'This story has everything. Just thinking about it makes me feel that lovely feeling where your heart seems to skip a beat' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review________Rosalind Porter's biggest mistake was love . . .Chicago, 1950. Before Thomas Weaver broke her heart and wrecked her career, Rosalind was a leading atomic researcher. Five years on, she's alone and can barely make ends meet.Which is when Thomas - a shattered man - walks back into her life, begging forgiveness. Rosalind would, and should, say no but for two reasons.First, she still loves Thomas. And, second, Charlie Szydlo.Charlie's a damaged FBI agent who believes Thomas is spying for Russia. He wants Rosalind to find evidence.But this is a dangerous game. Who can she trust Thomas, who taught her how to love Or Charlie, whose pain she yearns to heal ________'Love, espionage, and a heroine who carves a strong path in the world of men. There is nothing left to want' Ann Patchett'An emotionally charged romance, perfect for fans of Paula McLain' Library Journal'Taut and atmospheric' Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in HavanaREADERS ARE ENTRANCED BY ATOMIC LOVE:'There's real intensity between Roz and Wheeler and Roz and Charlie, you hardly dare to breathe . . . you can feel the growing emotional charge' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'This story has everything. Just thinking about it makes me feel that lovely feeling where your heart seems to skip a beat' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'The last few chapters are so very intense, punch in the air moments, me shouting 'yes!' Just pure magic!' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'Espionage, love, betrayal - finely crafted cocktail of themes with sharp characters and beautifully written' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'A phenomenal read - fundamentally a love story but so much more as well' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'Pure pleasure all the way, managing to be both page-turning while pulling you in deep' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -WINNER OF THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2021WINNER OF DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022A No.1 BESTSELLER IN THE TIMES'A tender and touching love story, beautifully told' Observer 'Hands-down the best debut I've read in years' The Times 'A beautiful and powerful novel about the true and sometimes painful depths of love' Candice Carty-Williams, bestselling author of QUEENIE 'An unforgettable debut. it's Sally Rooney meets Michaela Coel meets Teju Cole' New York Times'A love song to Black art and thought' Yaa Gyasi, bestselling author of HOMEGOING and TRANSCENDENT KINGDOM Two young people meet at a pub in South East London. Both are Black British, both won scholarships to private schools where they struggled to belong, both are now artists - he a photographer, she a dancer - trying to make their mark in a city that by turns celebrates and rejects them. Tentatively, tenderly, they fall in love. But two people who seem destined to be together can still be torn apart by fear and violence.At once an achingly beautiful love story and a potent insight into race and masculinity, Open Water asks what it means to be a person in a world that sees you only as a Black body, to be vulnerable when you are only respected for strength, to find safety in love, only to lose it. With gorgeous, soulful intensity, Caleb Azumah Nelson has written the most essential British debut of recent years.'An amazing debut novel. You should read this book. Let's hear it for Caleb Azumah Nelson, also known as the future' Benjamin Zephaniah'A short, poetic and intellectual meditation on art and a relationship between a young couple' Bernardine Evaristo, author of GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER'A very touching and heartfelt book' Diana Evans, award-winning author of ORDINARY PEOPLE'A lyrical modern love story, brilliant on music and art, race and London life, I enjoyed it hugely' David Nicholls, author of ONE DAY and SWEET SORROW'Caleb is a star in the making' Nikesh Shukla, editor of THE GOOD IMMIGRANT and BROWN BABY'A stunning piece of art' Bolu Babalola, bestselling author of LOVE IN COLOUR'For those that are missing the tentative depiction of love in Normal People, Caleb Azumah Nelson's Open Water is set to become one of 2021's unmissable books. Utterly transporting, it'll leave you weeping and in awe.' Stylist 'An exhilarating new voice in British fiction' Vogue'A poetic novel about Black identity and first love in the capital from one of Britain's most exciting young voices' Harper's Bazaar'An intense, elegant debut' GuardianWINNER OF THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD WINNER OF DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDSSHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER OF THE BAD FORM BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE, THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE A 146 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -DISCOVER THE ENCHANTING EPIC THAT WILL TRANSPORT YOU TO OTHER WORLDS . . .'AN INSTANT CLASSIC' GUARDIAN'BEWITCHING' THE TIMES'MIND-BLOWING' LAINI TAYLOR'ASTOUNDING' FRANCIS SPUFFORD'GORGEOUSLY WRITTEN' DEBORAH HARKNESS_______Taryn Cornick barely remembers the family library. Since her sister was murdered, she's forgotten so much.Now it's all coming back. The fire. The thief. The scroll box. People are asking questions about the library. Questions that might relate to her sister's murder.And something called The Absolute Book.A book in which secrets are written - and which everyone believes only she can find. They insist Taryn be the hunter. But she knows the truth.She is the hunted . . .The Absolute Book is a tale of sisters, ancient blood, a forgotten library, murder, revenge and a book that might just have the answer to everything._______'An instant classic . . . A work to rank alongside other modern masterpieces of fantasy such as Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series or Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. Everything fantasy should be: original, magical, well read, compelling' GUARDIAN'Astonishing. Gripping. Hugely ambitious. An extraordinary conclusion. Admire the sheer scope and grandeur' DAILY MAIL'A marvellous argument for stories. There are Norse gods, references to Merlin, a tour through purgatory and a strange parallel world where magic is real and humans are bit players in the clash of supernatural realms. Bewitching' THE TIMES'Contains multitudes, spanning the geographies of Canada, Britain and New Zealand; the cosmologies of fairies, demons and angels; and the genres of thriller, domestic realism and epic fantasy . . . I'm in awe of it' NEW YORK TIMES Review of Books'Intricately plotted and gorgeously written, THE ABSOLUTE BOOK has something for everyone . . . Here is a cinematic tale that is by turns dark and dreamlike, yet ultimately hopeful' DEBORAH HARKNESS, author of A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES'Fantastical' THE TIMES'Savour and absorb the world Knox conjures' SUNDAY TIMES'Gorgeous. The payoffs and reveals are mind-blowing' LAINI TAYLOR, author of DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE 'An angelic book, an apocalyptic book, an astounding book' FRANCIS SPUFFORD 627 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'The story [Onyeama] had to tell was so gripping and shocking, it wouldn't let me go . . . A remarkably well-written memoir' Bernardine Evaristo, from the IntroductionDillibe was the second black boy to study at Eton - joining in 1965 - and the first to complete his education there. Written at just 21, this is a deeply personal, revelatory account of the racism he endured during his time as a student at the prestigious institution. He tells in vivid detail of his own background as the son of a Nigerian judge at the International Court of Justice at The Hague, of his arrival at the school, of the curriculum, of his reception by other boys (and masters), and of his punishments. He tells, too, of the cruel racial prejudice and his reactions to it, and of the alienation and stereotyping he faced at such a young age. A Black Boy at Eton is a searing, ground-breaking book displaying the deep psychological effects of colonialism and racism.A title in the Black Britain: Writing Back series - selected by Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo, this series rediscovers and celebrates pioneering books depicting black Britain that remap the nation. 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A powerful, intimate memoir of Eritrean-British journalist, Hannah Azieb-Pool, who returns to Eritrea at the age of 30 to meet her family for the first time.What a story. So vivid, honest and moving' Andrea Levy, author of Small Island'When I stepped off the plane in Asmara, I had no idea what lay ahead, or how those events would change me . . .'In her twenties, Hannah-Azieb Pool is given a letter that unravels everything she knows about her life. She knew she was adopted from an orphanage in Eritrea, and as her adoptive family brought her to the UK, they believed she did not have any surviving relatives.When she discovers the truth in a letter from her brother - that her birth father is alive and her Eritrean family are desperate to meet her - she is faced with a critical choice.Should she go In this intimate memoir, she takes us with her on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, as she travels to Eritrea to uncover her own story. With radiant warmth, courage and wisdom, Hannah-Azieb disentangles the charged concepts of identity, family and home. Featuring a new introduction from Bernardine Evaristo and an updated afterword from the author, this is a timeless, essential read.'Remarkable' ObserverSelected by Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo, this series rediscovers and celebrates pioneering books from black Britain and the diaspora, which remap the nation and reframe our history. 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THE BREATHTAKING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB SELECTION, SUNDAY TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ABOUT MOTHERHOOD AND OBSESSION . . .OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE'Utterly addictive' PAULA HAWKINS'Compulsive' VOGUE'Gripping' GUARDIAN'Inventive' SUNDAY TIMES'Suspenseful' HEAT'Not to be missed' LISA JEWELL________Blythe and Violet. Mother and daughter.It's a bond like no other.But what if your little angel is a monster And what if no one sees it but you ________AS RECOMMENDED ON BBC RADIO 2\*\*Nominated for two Goodreads Choice Awards\*\*'Like The Girl on the Train - but better!' DAILY MAIL'A blockbusting debut about the dark side of motherhood. Gripping, clever, vividly realised . . . the ending left me flabbergasted' GUARDIAN'I read it in one sitting. Not to be missed' LISA JEWELL'An inventive twist on the psychological thriller formula. Audrain sustains the suspense expertly' SUNDAY TIMES'I can't stop thinking and talking about it . . . it has absolutely blown me away' CANDICE BRATHWAITE'I was gripped from the first word to the last. I've been wanting a book to take me back to how I felt when I first read We Need to Talk About Kevin. That full body experience of reading, when you close the book but can't function until you know how it ends . . . I really recommend this one' DAWN O'PORTER'Powerful and immersive' EMMA STONEX, author of The Lamplighters'Taut, chilling, executed with gripping precision. Audrain nimbly stokes the mystery' New York Times'A suspenseful thriller. Will have you in its grips from the very first page - and stay with you long after you've put it down. Do not miss' Heat'Suspenseful, dark and intriguing . . . essential for book groups' Stylist'Unsettling, visceral, provocative, compulsive' Sarah Vaughan'The most thought-provoking exploration of motherhood since We Need to Talk About Kevin' Clare Pooley, bestselling author of The Authenticity Project'Fans of 'mum noir' are in for a treat' Daily Mail'Audrain sustains the suspense expertly through assured handling of her unravelling protagonist's voice' Sunday Times \*\*Soon to be adapted for the screen by the producer of Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood, Marriage Story and Gravity\*\* 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'It's often said that books are compulsory reading, but this book really is compulsory. You cannot understand slavery, or British Empire, without it' Sathnam Sanghera Arguing that the slave trade was at the heart of Britain's economic progress, Eric Williams's landmark 1944 study revealed the connections between capitalism and racism, and has influenced generations of historians ever since.Williams traces the rise and fall of the Atlantic slave trade through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to show how it laid the foundations of the Industrial Revolution, and how racism arose as a means of rationalising an economic decision. Most significantly, he showed how slavery was only abolished when it ceased to become financially viable, exploding the myth of emancipation as a mark of Britain's moral progress.'Its thesis is a starting point for a new generation of scholarship' New Yorker 282 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The first ever picture-book retelling of Charles Darwin's On The Origin of Species.'A long, long time ago, before humans even existed, the living world looked very different from how it looks today.'For most of human history, people believed that everything in the world was created at once. But scientists started to challenge that idea and in 1859 Charles Darwin, a naturalist and biologist, wrote a famous book called On the Origin of Species that revolutionised the way that we have understood evolution ever since.Now molecular biologist and illustrator Sabina Radeva has recreated Darwin's most famous work as a beautifully illustrated book for children and adults alike. The stunning pictures bring the theory of evolution to life for young readers, and anyone who wants to learn about evolution.Pulling together Darwin's observations from his travels around the world and his ground-breaking explanation of how species form, develop, and change over hundreds of thousands of years, On The Origin of Species is as relevant and important now as it ever was.A very important project, most beautifully realised. Sabina Radeva's thoughtful text and gorgeous pictures together tell the story of On The Origin of Species, and of Evolution itself, with clarity, humour and great charm. - Emma DarwinAn entrancing picture-book retelling of Darwin's on the Origin of Species . filled with informative, beautifully designed diagrams and maps. - The Guardian 56 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From one of the great thinkers and writers of our time, comes the unmissable final instalment in Deborah Levy's critically acclaimed 'Living Autobiography'.'A beautifully crafted and thought-provoking snapshot of a life' The Evening Standard_________________________________'I began to wonder what myself and all unwritten and unseen women would possess in their property portfolios at the end of their lives. Literally, her physical property and possessions, and then everything else she valued, though it might not be valued by society. What might she claim, own, discard and bequeath Or is she the real estate, owned by patriarchy In this sense, Real Estate is a tricky business. We rent it and buy it, sell and inherit it - but we must also knock it down.'Following the critical acclaim of Things I Don't Want to Know and The Cost of Living, this final volume of Deborah Levy's 'Living Autobiography' is an exhilarating, thought-provoking and boldly intimate meditation on home and the spectres that haunt it._________________________________'Real Estate is a book to dive into. Come on in, the water's lovely' The Daily Telegraph'Her reflections on domesticity, freedom and romance are so beautiful, I found myself underlining multiple sentences a page. Wry, warm and uplifting, it's a book I'll return to again and again' Stylist'[Levy's living autobiography series is] a glittering triple echo of books that are as much philosophical discourse as a manifesto for living and writing' Financial Times 296 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Rich with tales of discovery from Galileo to general relativity, a stimulating and timely analysis of how science works and why we need it. 'The best introduction to the scientific enterprise that I know. A wonderful and important book' David Wootton, author of The Invention of Science It is only in the last three centuries that the formidable knowledge-making machine we call modern science has transformed our way of life and our vision of the universe - two thousand years after the invention of law, philosophy, drama and mathematics. Why did we take so long to invent science And how has it proved to be so powerful The Knowledge Machine gives a radical answer, exploring how science calls on its practitioners to do something apparently irrational: strip away all previous knowledge - such as theological, metaphysical or political beliefs - and channel unprecedented energy into observation and experiment. In times of climate extremes, novel diseases and rapidly advancing technology, Strevens contends that we need more than ever to grasp the inner workings of our knowledge machine. 'A stylish and accessible investigation into the nature of the scientific method' Nigel Warburton, Philosophy Bites'This elegant book takes us to the heart of the scientific enterprise' David Papineau, King's College London, author of Knowing the Score'This book is a delight to read, richly illustrated with wonderfully told incidents from the history of natural science' Nancy Cartwright, University of California San Diego 350 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'An utterly dazzling book, the best piece of history I have read for a long time' Jerry Brotton, author of A History of the World in Twelve Maps'Not merely an horologist's delight, but an ingenious meditation on the nature and symbolism of time-keeping itself' Richard HolmesThe measurement of time has always been essential to human civilization, from early Roman sundials to the advent of GPS. But while we have one eye on the time every day, are we aware of the power clocks have given governments, military leaders and business owners, and how they have shaped our lives and our world In this spectacularly far-reaching book, David Rooney narrates a history of timekeeping and civilization in twelve concise chapters. Over their course, we meet the most epochal inventions in horological history, from medieval water clocks to Renaissance hourglasses, and from stock-exchange timestamps to satellites in Earth's orbit. We discover how clocks have helped people navigate the globe and build empires, but also, on occasion, taken us to the brink of destruction.This is the story of time, and the story of time is the story of us. 323 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'The whizz-kid making maths supercool. . . A brilliant book that takes everything we know (and fear) about maths out of the equation - starting with numbers' The Times'A cheerful, chatty, and charming trip through the world of mathematics. . . Everyone should read this delightful book' Ian Stewart, author of Do Dice Play God The only numbers in this book are the page numbers.The three main branches of abstract math - topology, analysis, and algebra - turn out to be surprisingly easy to grasp. Or at least, they are when our guide is a math prodigy. With forthright wit and warm charm, Milo Beckman upends the conventional approach to mathematics, inviting us to think creatively about shape and dimension, the infinite and the infinitesimal, symmetries, proofs, and all how all these concepts fit together. Why is there a million dollar prize for counting shapes Is anything bigger than infinity And how is the 'truth' of mathematics actually decided A vivid and wholly original guide to the math that makes the world tick and the planets revolve, Math Without Numbers makes human and understandable the elevated and hypothetical, allowing us to clearly see abstract math for what it is: bizarre, beautiful, and head-scratchingly wonderful. 205 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The incredible memoir of Elaine Brown - the first woman leader of the Black Panthers'Here I was, a woman, proclaiming supreme power over the most militant organization in America'In 1974 Elaine Brown became the first woman leader of the Black Panther Party. This is her unforgettable memoir, charting her rise from an impoverished neighbourhood in Philadelphia, through her political awakening during a bohemian adolescence, and on to her time as a foot soldier for the Panthers and ascent into its male-dominated upper ranks. It is a seminal exploration of power, racism and one woman's revolutionary struggle.'Heart-wrenching, wild and moving . a glowing achievement' Los Angeles Times'What Elaine Brown writes is so astonishing, at times it is even difficult to believe she survived it. And yet she did, bringing us that amazing light of the black woman's magical resilience' Alice Walker 463 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'A practical and timely book I highly recommend' Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global'Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment. I highly recommend this book' Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and co-author of Blitzscaling and The Alliance'I encourage anyone who cares to develop stronger and more meaningful relationships anywhere in their life to read this book' David Rogier, Founder and CEO at MasterClass ________________David Bradford and Carole Robin taught interpersonal skills to MBA candidates for a combined seventy-five years on their legendary Stanford Graduate School of Business course, 'Interpersonal Dynamics'. Now, in Connect, they share their time-tested strategies for developing the interpersonal skills that have become fundamental to success at work and in our everyday lives, such as building trust, giving feedback and navigating conflict.Connect shows why relationship-building is crucial to becoming a more effective manager and leader and living a fulfilled life, from highlighting the importance of curiosity and empathy to demonstrating how to break logjams and negotiate boundaries. Filled with research-backed insights, useful concepts and thought-provoking exercises, Connect is an important resource for anyone hoping to build and sustain relationships, providing tools to make relationships robust -- and even exceptional.________________WHAT FORMER STUDENTS SAID ABOUT INTERPERSONAL DYNAMICS:'I can't believe how much I learned about myself and about how others see the world''This course changed my life; it was transformational''I feel so much better equipped to create the kinds of relationships I want in my life' 299 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -EXPERIENCE THE EPIC BLOOD FEUDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN'Vivid, atmospheric, gritty . . . you'll believe you're on the battlefield fighting for your life' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' Robert Fabbri'Iggulden doesn't just describe the ancient world, he takes you there' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader ReviewTWO LEGENDARY BATTLES. ONE FEARLESS WARRIOR . . .________Themistocles stands as the battle-scarred leader of Athens. Yet he is no nobleman. The elite distrust him.But those conspiring against him cannot argue with his victories on the battlefield. Or the vast Persian army that is coming . . .And so Themistocles must fight.Fight the invaders.Fight the allies who despise him.Fight to save his city.As the Persians draw close, he must prove himself again and again in battle.TO LIVE OR DIE FOR ATHENS.________'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life. I'm blown away. Protector stand alongside the best of Mary Renault - an epic with the learning of the classics' ANTHONY RICHESReaders are raving about PROTECTOR:'Iggulden's achievement is to tell the story of the conflict on a human scale without losing sight of the huge historical and cultural forces at play. Educational and entertaining, Protector is a compelling read' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'[Iggulden] has outdone himself on the tension and suspense he has created with these characters and this story' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'As soon as you see the name 'Conn Iggulden', you know you're in for a treat. Always. I can't tell you how much I enjoy Conn Iggulden's writing' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader ReviewConn Iggulden, Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024 411 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'A must read' Philippa Perry'Rich, revelatory and, in the best way, unsettling . . . the mixture of scientific curiosity, bookish thoughtfulness and medical compassion is reminiscent of Oliver Sacks' Sunday Times A twinge of sadness, a rush of love, a knot of loss, a whiff of regret. Memories have the power to move us, often when we least expect it, a sign of the complex neural process that continues in the background of our everyday lives. Memory is a process that shapes us: filtering the world around us, informing our behaviour and feeding our imagination.Drawing on the poignant stories of her patients, from literature and fairy tales, Veronica O'Keane uses the latest neuroscientific research in this rich, fascinating exploration to ask, among other things, why can memories feel so real How are our sensations and perceptions connected with them Why is place so important in memory Are there such things as 'true' and 'false' memories And, above all, what happens when the process of memory is disrupted by mental illness This book is a testament to the courage - and suffering - of those who live with serious mental illness, showing how their experiences unlock our understanding of everything we know and feel. 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE SECOND TITLE IN THE EXPLOSIVE NEW SERIES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHRIS BRADFORD'I saw him die right in front of my eyes.''That you did,' replies Damien.'But you underestimated his power. Tanas is back and stronger than ever . . .'When Genna's parents are murdered, the police put the tragedy down to a burglary gone wrong. But Genna knows the truth: the Soul Hunters are back and her nightmare is far from over.With home no longer safe, she flees to America to find Phoenix, the only one who can help her - or so she thinks. While searching for her Soul Protector, Genna meets other First Ascendants like her, and Soul Warriors tasked with protecting the Light.But the Hunters are on her trail and it's only a matter of time before Genna comes face-to-face with their leader once more. For Tanas has miraculously incarnated into a new body, and is hungry for her soul.Genna must look to her past lives to survive. But how can she defeat Tanas when evil never dies.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -For the lover of nature - or the twitcher - in your life, this is the perfect book to keep them happy in their armchair . . . LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE'A lyrical and life-affirming book that teaches us as much about birds as it does ourselves - a balm for the soul' Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path'Totally absorbing and completely engaging on so many levels . . . Charlie has opened my eyes to the constant joy of the sights and sounds of the birds that surround us. It is a book that really will save lives' Dr Richard Shepherd, author of Unnatural Causes_________After the tragic loss of his mother, Charlie Corbett felt trapped by his pain. Having lost all hope and perspective he took to the countryside in search of solace. There, he heard the soaring, cascading song of the skylark - a sound that pulled him from the depths of despair and into the calm of the natural world.Weaving his journey through grief with a remarkable portrait of the birds living right on our doorstep, 12 Birds to Save Your Life is an invitation to stop, step outside, and listen. By following Charlie's path, opening your eyes and ears to what has been there all along, you will discover how nature can set you free. 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Feel empowered with your finances and discover the route to economic equality in this astonishing dissection of the gender wealth gap'Uncovers the realities of money in the modern world' Stylist'This book will open your eyes' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'Goes beyond talks of glass ceilings and gender pay gaps' Dazed'Shocking and brilliant' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review________Did you know Nearly 70% of Britain's homeless are women.There are more men called Dave running the UK's top 100 companies than there are women altogether.Women outperform men educationally at every level from high school to PhD - but still get paid less.In this astonishing dissection of the gender wealth gap, financial journalist Annabelle Williams explains why so few women rank among the super-rich and why women are the majority of those in poverty.From the personal - feeling financially confident and liberated - to the political - demanding systemic support and representation - this ground-breaking exposé will empower your financial decisions and arm you with the knowledge needed to demand equality.________'It is refreshing to see Williams challenge well-worn sexist myths' i'Annabelle Williams uncovers the realities of money in the modern world, and what exactly we can do about the fact that women are poorer than men' Stylist 'Goes beyond talks of glass ceilings and gender pay gaps to a more nuanced look at the institutional oppression faced by women on a daily basis' Dazed 321 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -\*THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\*'This book might just change your life' Sunday Times'Wise, wonderful, moving and brilliant. will leave your heart in a much better place' StylistAfter years of feeling that love was always out of reach, journalist Natasha Lunn set out to understand how relationships work and evolve over a lifetime. She turned to authors and experts to learn about their experiences, as well as drawing on her own, asking: How do we find love How do we sustain it And how do we survive when we lose it In Conversations on Love she began to find the answers:Philippa Perry on falling in love slowlyDolly Alderton on vulnerabilityStephen Grosz on accepting changeCandice Carty-Williams on friendshipLisa Taddeo on the loneliness of lossDiana Evans on parenthoodEmily Nagoski on the science of sexAlain de Botton on the psychology of being aloneEsther Perel on unrealistic expectationsRoxane Gay on redefining romanceand many more.'This book is a love letter to love in all its forms. It will make you see that love is truly the main point of life. To connect, to grow and to learn more deeply about ourselves through the people that populate the tapestry of our time here. Either for a reason, season or a lifetime.' Daisy Edgar-Jones, star of Normal People'A gorgeous, richly layered book about all forms of love. You can pick it up and turn to any page - literally any - and find a gem to soothe and fortify your soul' Pandora Sykes, Sunday Times bestselling author of 'How Do We Know We're Doing It Right ''Hopeful and uplifting. this deep dive into the human heart will expand and enrich your perspective on love' Evening Standard'I underlined passages on almost every page of this wide-ranging, tender-hearted book' The Times, Books of the Year'Uplifting. You'll laugh, cry and recommend it to your friends' Refinery29'Wonderful' Julia Samuel, bestselling author of GRIEF WORKS and THIS TOO SHALL PASS 'This eclectic and heartwarming collection explores love in all its forms, from romantic and parental love to friendship and loss' Observer'Conversations on Love made me laugh, shed tears, think deeply. I want every person I love to read this book' Dr Kathryn Mannix, Sunday Times bestselling author of WITH THE END IN MIND 296 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Brilliant . . . I couldn't stop reading' Jo Spain 'Exceptional . . . Deeply chilling' Jane Casey______________Des is a good husband, a good father - a good man. He encourages his wife's artistic endeavours, reads bedtime stories to his children every night, and holds down a well-paid job. But appearances can be deceptive. His wife seems to be forgetting that her art is for his eyes only. Rumours at work are threatening his reputation as a devoted family man. And his kids don't seem to need him as much as they once did. Des is afraid. Afraid of the world encroaching on his home. Afraid of past mistakes catching up with him. So afraid of losing control over his family that he is contemplating the unthinkable. A Good Father is a dark and gripping novel that takes you into the mind of a man on the edge. __________________'This intricately made novel marks the debut of a writer from whom, and of whom, we shall be hearing much in coming times' John Banville'Captivating . . . Readers will come for the premise and stay for its clever unpacking' Irish Times'A devastating new voice in Irish fiction . . . Magnificent' Joe Duffy'A great read, it's gripping, at times disturbing' Miriam O'Callaghan, RTÿ Radio 1.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -AN ECONOMIST, GUARDIAN AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR A gripping narrative of the intertwined lives of the four philosophers whose ideas reshaped the twentieth centuryThe year is 1919. Walter Benjamin flees his overbearing father to scrape a living as a critic. Ludwig Wittgenstein, scion of one of Europe's wealthiest families, signs away his inheritance, seeking spiritual clarity. Martin Heidegger renounces his faith and aligns his fortunes with Husserl's phenomenological school. Ernst Cassirer sketches a new schema of human culture on a cramped Berlin tram. The stage is set for a great intellectual drama. Over the next decade the lives and thought of this quartet will converge and intertwine, as each gains world-historical significance, between them remaking philosophy.Time of the Magicians brings to life this miraculous burst of intellectual creativity, unparalleled in philosophy's history, and with it an entire era, from post-war exuberance to economic crisis and the emergence of National Socialism. With great art, Wolfram Eilenberger traces the paths of these titanic figures through the tumult. He captures their personalities as well as their achievements, and illuminates with singular clarity the philosophies each embodied as well as espoused. It becomes an intellectual adventure story, a captivating journey through the greatest revolution in Western thought told through its four protagonists, each with their own penetrating gaze and answer to the question which has animated philosophy from the very beginning: What are we 418 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A beautiful, lyric hymn to the power of social unrest in American history.funny and harrowing, sweet and violent, innocent and experienced; it walks a dozen tightropes' Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See_____________________________________________1909. Spokane, Washington. The Dolan brothers are living by their wits, jumping freight trains and lining up for work at crooked job agencies. While sixteen-year-old Rye yearns for a steady job and a home, his dashing older brother Gig dreams of a better world, fighting alongside other union men for fair pay and decent treatment. But then Rye finds himself drawn to suffragette Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and her passion sweeps him into the world of protest and dirty business. As a storm starts brewing, questions of love, sacrifice, brotherhood and betrayal emerge, threatening to overwhelm them all. . .The Cold Millions is at once an intimate story and a stunning, kaleidoscopic portrait of a nation grappling with the chasm between rich and poor, dreams and reality. Set against the panoramic backdrop of an early 20th century America, Jess Walter offers a sensational tale that resonates powerfully with our own time.___________________________________________'A brilliantly multifaceted panorama of early 20th-century America.Walter is a writer whose work deserves a wide readership' Sunday Times'A work of irresistible characters, harrowing adventures and rip-roaring fun . . . One of the most captivating novels of the year' Washington Post.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -IT'S ICE COLD. YOU'RE MILES FROM HELP. AND ONE OF YOU WILL BE NEXT.When struggling journalist Cecily Wong is invited to join an expedition to climb one of the world's tallest mountains, it seems like the chance of a lifetime.She doesn't realise how deadly the climb will be .As their small team starts to climb, things start to go wrong. There's a theft. Then an accident. Then a mysterious note, pinned to her tent: there's a murderer on the mountain.The higher they get, the more dangerous the climb becomes, and the more they need to trust one another.And that's when Cecily finds the first body. 393 pp. Englisch.