There are two sides to every story. Husband and wife Archie and Francine Hughes are heroes in their hometown of Philadelphia. Archie is a football star, while Francine is a Grammy-winning singer.So everyone is in a state of shock when news breaks about the seemingly perfect couple. One spouse is murdered. The other is Suspect Number One.Even before the case hits the courtroom, it's the hottest ticket in town. For the defence: Cooper Lamb, private investigator to the stars. Fo...
AN UNMISSABLE COMPANION TALE TO THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES'With bits of Buffy, Game Of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy' STYLISTIn this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive ...
Bettina Is Back 35 years of daring, defiant photography Since her first photographs in the late ’70s, Bettina Rheims has defied the predictable. From her series on Pigalle strippers (1980) to her cycle on the life of Jesus in I.N.R.I. (1998), from Chanel commercials to Gender Studies (2011), her work has shaken up traditional codes of representation and pushed restlessly at the breaking point between two great human preoccupations: beauty and imperfection. This Rheims retr...
The third book in the EPIC Crescent City series from multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - TimeThink Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – TelegraphSpiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ...a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** A WORLD IN DARKNESS.A BURNING SP...
The first instalment of the EPIC Crescent City series from multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas 'Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan' Time'Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James' Telegraph'Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ...a page-turning delight' Guardian 'Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish' Mail******BOUND BY BLOOD. TEMPTED BY DE...
THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVELLONGLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2024Dancing is the one thing that can solve Stephen's problems. At Church with his family, the shimmer of Black hands raised in praise. With his band, making music speaking not just to their hardships, but their joys.Grooving with his best friend, so close their heads might touch. Dancing alone to his father's records, uncovering parts of a man he has never truly known. His youth, shame and sacrif...
A bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club pick, The 6:20 Man is a heart-racing thriller with an incredible ending, set in the world of high finance in New York, from the number one bestselling author David Baldacci. It's time to catch a killer . .. Having survived combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and been decorated with medals, Travis Devine leaves the army in mysterious circumstances, under a cloud of suspicion. And at thirty-two years old, he’s swapping fighting the Taliba...
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The EPIC FANTASY and #1 Sunday Times bestseller, from the multi-million-selling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series 'Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan' Time'Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James' Telegraph'Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight' Guardian 'Sarah J.Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish' Mail******THE DEADLIEST POWER. THE FIE...
More than ONE MILLION copies sold!A BookTok Viral Sensation#1 New York Times BestsellerA USA TODAY BestsellerAn achingly authentic and raw portrait of love, regret, and the life-altering impact of the relationships we hold closest to us, this YA romance bestseller is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jenny Han, and Lynn Painter. If he had been with me, everything would have been different…Autumn and Finn used to be inseparable. But then something changed.Or they changed. No...
Embark on a profound exploration of societal responsibility and the power of wealth with "The Gospel of Wealth" by Andrew Carnegie. In this seminal work, Carnegie, the pioneering industrialist and philanthropist, articulates a visionary perspective on the ethical obligations of the affluent towards the betterment of society. Through eloquent prose and persuasive argumentation, Carnegie advocates for the redistribution of wealth for the greater good, emphasizing the importance...
Delve into the captivating life of one of history's most influential figures with "The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie." Through the pages of this timeless ebook, Andrew Carnegie, the visionary industrialist and philanthropist, unveils the remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in Scotland to becoming one of the wealthiest individuals of his era. Carnegie's candid narrative offers invaluable insights into the triumphs, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped his e...
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Lubisz dobrą literaturę, a jednocześnie chcesz doskonalić swój angielski? Mamy dla Ciebie idealne połączenie!Trzymającą w napięciu powieść w wersji do nauki języka angielskiego.Wciągający romans w wersji do nauki języka angielskiego. Kevin, który ma za sobą krótkie i nieudane małżeństwo, niespodziewanie spotyka kobietę, o której nie może zapomnieć. Nowa znajomość komplikuje życie bohatera, a przede wszystkim jego i tak napięte relacje z bratem.Poziom: B2/C1Gatunek: Roman...
ONE PROPHECY. TWO DEMIGODS. A HEROIC QUEST. Nico di Angelo is pretty familiar with the realms of death, being the son of Hades and all. So when a desperate voice starts plaguing his dreams, Nico is convinced it's coming from the Underworld and belongs to an old friend - a reformed Titan called Bob. Then an ominous prophecy leaves Nico in no doubt - Bob needs his help and Nico must rescue him. Of course Nico's boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo (the god of light) insis...
Lubisz dobrą literaturę, a jednocześnie chcesz doskonalić swój angielski?Mamy dla Ciebie idealne połączenie! To trzymająca w napięciu powieść w wersji do nauki języka angielskiego.Rozczarowana życiem Amerykanka wraz ze swoją nastoletnią córką emigrują do tajemniczej Hedonii, gdzie, jak głoszą reklamy, każdy cieszy się słońcem tropikalnych plaż i… nieograniczoną wolnością. Czy będzie to słuszna decyzja? Co zmieni się w życiu bohaterki? Co spotka ją w Hedonii?CZYTAJ – dzięki or...
Children take their lead from their friends: being ‘cool’ matters more than anything else. Shaping values, identity and codes of behaviour, peer groups are often far more influential than parents. But this situation is far from natural, and it can be dangerous – it undermines family cohesion, interferes with healthy development, and fosters a hostile and sexualized youth culture. Children end up becoming conformist, anxious and alienated. In Hold on to Your Kids, acclaimed ...
The Way to Wealth is an essay written by Benjamin Franklin. It is a compilation of advice that originally appeared in Poor Richard's Almanack. The advice is organized into a speech delivered by a character called Father Abraham to a group of individuals. The essay emphasizes principles related to work ethic and frugality, and many of the phrases quoted by Father Abraham remain recognizable and relevant today.
For all value investors and Charlie Munger enthusiasts, don't miss out on "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin." This book was a favorite of Munger's, and it's packed with practical wisdom. Franklin's life story teaches us about frugality, hard work, and building good habits—essential principles for success in both life and investing. Munger, a rational thinker himself, drew inspiration from Franklin's genius. Dive into this classic autobiography for timeless insights that...
Discover the timeless wisdom of Adam Smith's "The Wealth of Nations" a captivating journey into the heart of economics that promises to enlighten and empower readers of all backgrounds. With eloquence and precision, Smith unravels the mysteries of wealth creation, unveiling the profound insights that continue to shape our modern world. Delve into the pages of this groundbreaking work to uncover the secrets of market dynamics, the power of specialization, and the transformativ...
THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION'A marvel' Marlon James Brilliant, heart-breaking and highly original, discover Ocean Vuong's shattering coming of age novel. This is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family's history that began before he was born.It tells of Vietnam, of the lasting impact of war, and of his family's struggle to forge a new future. And it serves ...
Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. This is such a book - a magical fable about learning to listen to your heart, read the omens strewn along life's path and, above, all follow your dreams.This is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who dreams of travelling the world in search of a worldly treasure as fabulous as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers, and from there ...
 NOW A MAJOR FEATURE FILM STARRING TOM BLYTH, RACHEL ZEGLER, VIOLA DAVIS and PETER DINKLAGE. "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the best Hunger Games movie of them all" USA TODAY "Everything you would expect from Collins is here: fraught teenage love; plenty of violence... the themes of friendship, betrayal, authority and oppression will please and thrill" The Guardian "It works beautifully...please don't make us wait another decade" The Times Ambition will fuel him. Co...
W kategorii „Książki obcojęzyczne” umieszczone zostały wszystkie utwory napisane w języku innym niż polski. Znajdują się tutaj publikacje autorów pochodzących z różnych krajów i kultur, poruszające wiele różnych tematów, problemów czy zagadnień. Publikacje w kategorii „Książki obcojęzyczne” przeznaczone są dla czytelników, którzy przez lekturę książek w językach obcych chcą podszkolić swoją znajomość danego języka. Niektóre z publikacji zostały specjalnie przygotowane, aby pomóc w takiej nauce. Znaleźć tu można zarówno klasyki literatury światowej, jak i książki współczesnych pisarzy. Czytelnicy mogą przeczytać w oryginale m.in. książki amerykańskiego pisarza, autora fantasy i opowieści grozy oraz jednego z prekursorów fantastyki naukowej H.P. Lovecrafta (“The Call of Cthulhu”, “The Shadow Out of Time”), czołowego przedstawiciela nurtu powieści detektywistycznej i twórcy postaci Sherlocka Holmesa, Arthura Conana Doyle’a (“The Hound of the Baskervilles”, “A Study in Scarlet”), czy irlandzkiego poety, prozaika i dramatopisarza Oscara Wilde’a (“The Happy Prince and Other Tales”, “The Canterville Ghost”). W nauce języka pomogą wydania dwujęzyczne, tego typu pozycje oferuje m.in. wydawnictwo Wymowne. W ich ofercie znaleźć możemy takie tytuły jak “Treasure Island” Roberta Louisa Stevensona, “Heart of Darkness” Josepha Conrada czy “The Sphinx Without a Secret” Oscara Wilde’a. Alternatywny sposób nauki proponuje wydawnictwo Poltex. Przygotowane przez nich książki mają pomóc czytelnikowi w nauce dzięki czytaniu i jednoczesnym słuchaniu przez niego tekstu w języku angielskim oraz wykonywaniu specjalnych ćwiczeń po każdym rozdziale. Oferują oni takie tytuły jak “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” Arthura Conana Doyle’a, “Anne of Green Gables” Lucy Maud Montgomery, “The Secret Garden” Frances Hodgson Burnett, “Frankenstein” Mary Shelley, “Alice in Wonderland” Lewisa Carrolla czy “The Picture of Dorian Gray” Oscara Wilde’a. Najwięcej książek w tej kategorii napisanych zostało w języku angielskim, ale znajdują się tu również pozycje w języku rosyjskim, francuskim czy niemieckim.
