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The disappearance of the Hohenzollern family from the history of Germany in November 1918 as the Kaiser fled into Dutch exile is one of the most startling, rapid instances of a once all-powerful royal family becoming almost overnight irrelevant and marginal. Except this is not exactly what happened.Stephan Malinowski’s German bestseller is an extraordinary work of recovery. It suited both the Weimar Republic and then the Third Reich to view the Hohenzollerns with contempt, an...

'Has the power to change the way you look at the world' Steven Bartlett 'The heir to Oliver Sacks' David Baddiel A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2024 AN INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE MONTH Gluttony. Greed. Sloth.Pride. Envy. Lust.Anger. These are the seven deadly sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality, the roots of all evil in the world. Or so some believe.But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply human functions that aid us? Are they just th...

From the TikTok poetry sensation David Larbi, a selection of poems, meditations and journal prompts to help you find the joy - no matter how big or small - in every momentI always pay attentionWhen a small joy grabs meSome say easily pleasedI say, frequently happy!In the middle of stress and turmoil, it can be easy to miss the daily opportunities we have for delight. But every day holds the potential for more meaning, connection and lasting fulfilment. Cheerful poet David Lar...

One body. Two unlikely sleuths. The time for playing nicely is over...Widower Mimi is rarely one to ask for help. She knows where to buy her favourite sourdough. And she knows the unmatched pleasure of an evening crossword with her cocktail of choice – a Gibson.But when Mimi receives an invite to her wealthy neighbour’s charity auction, she knows she needs back-up – fast – and she knows just who to ask.Mimi’s granddaughter Addie needs help too. Three months ago she was toasti...

Get ready for your new obsession - the unputdownable No.1 bestselling thrillerYour neighbours have secrets. How far would they go to keep them?Look what you started.You text your sister. Your message is full of gossip about your neighbour. But you accidentally send it to the entire local community WhatsApp group instead.Now everyone knows.As rumour spreads like wildfire through the picture-perfect neighbourhood, you convince yourself that people will move on, that this will q...

Dynastia Miziołków w 1993 roku była drukowana w odcinkach przez czasopismo „Świat Młodych”. Otrzymała nagrodę literacką im. Kornela Makuszyńskiego, a rok później została nagrodzona w konkursie „Dziecięcy Bestseller Roku”. Powstała nawet wersja dla niewidomych, napisana alfabetem Braille`a. Książka opowiada o losach zabawnego Miziołka i jego rodziny – Mamiszona, Papiszona oraz młodszego rodzeństwa, Kaszydła i Małego Potwora. Graficznie książkę opracowała Anna Wojtuni...

Family is everything, even when it falls apart.There is a heatwave across Europe. Goose and his three sisters gather at the family's house by Lake Orta in Piedmont, Italy. Their father, a famous artist, has recently remarried a much younger woman and decamped to Italy to finish his masterpiece. Now he is dead and there is no sign of a painting.Alhough the siblings have always been close, as they search for answers over that summer, the things they learn - about themselves, th...

Zamiast mówić o "filmie religijnym" - kategorii zbyt wąskiej i ideologicznie obciążonej - Legan proponuje myślenie o religijności jako o języku. A język ten jest równocześnie wspólnotowy i rozszczelniony, tradycyjny i negocjowalny, zakorzeniony i podważany. (…) To sugestywne streszczenie polskiej religijności XXI wieku, zawieszonej między rytuałem społecznym a indywidualnym poszukiwaniem sensu. Nie jako tradycji zamkniętej, lecz jako żywego doświadczenia, często sprzecznego, ...

Lost to time, space, and legend, Wakanda’s rightful king must answer the call of rebellion…On Earth, Wakanda is a beacon of prosperity and a bastion of freedom. But across the expanse of space, thousands of lightyears away, lies another Wakanda. One that has grown to hold five galaxies in its iron grip. One that steals the memories of those it enslaves. One that has abandoned the values of its forbearers and seeks only the glory and power of Empire.Lost amongst unfamiliar sta...

Sunday evenings wouldn't be the same without Mark Smith on Antiques Roadshow.Seeing beyond military memorabilia to the human stories at their heart has made him a national treasure. Mark’s fascination was fostered by his WWII veteran father, who shared stories of flying special operations for the RAF. But Smith Snr was also haunted by the loss of his best friend, Harry, on a secret mission over the Indian Ocean.From the pages of his father’s unpublished wartime memoir, to a p...

Close, close beneath the land I had once rooted myself in and loved, lay a land filled with violence, injustice and hatredOn 22 April 1962 what remains of Göran Rosenberg’s family embark from his native Sweden to make Israel their new home. Transplanted into a nation born only a few months before him, he is first enchanted by its vitality, imprinted by its ideals. It marks the beginning of a lifetime’s journey across the promised land and into its past, a reckoning with the u...

Three powerful heroines – a queen, a sorceress and woman made of flowers – plot revenge against the villain who wronged them. A gorgeously dark debut novel inspired by Celtic Britain’s first fantasy fiction.Three powerful heroines – a queen, a sorceress and woman made of flowers – plot revenge against the villain who wronged them. A gorgeously dark debut novel inspired by Celtic Britain’s original fantasy fiction.Man is cruel but the flowers will take their revenge.Three grea...

„Choroby autoimmunizacyjne w praktyce ambulatoryjnej. Tom 2” to kompendium wiedzy o chorobach autoimmunizacyjnych i zapalnych układu ruchu, stworzone przez czołowych polskich ekspertów w dziedzinie reumatologii. Książka obejmuje najważniejsze jednostki chorobowe, prezentując je w sposób uporządkowany, logiczny i spójny. Każdy rozdział został przygotowany przez uznanych klinicystów i badaczy, którzy przekazują aktualną wiedzę z zakresu patogenezy, diagnostyki i lecz...

The first in a dark romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods series.From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series.He's no fairy tale king.LeviHere, little princess. I’m your king.You have three rules.Bow. Break. Kneel.You can fight me, claw at me, but in the end, you’ll say,long live the king.AstridOne day I’m nothing but a shadow at the Royal El...

Książka Psi Patrol. Ekipa na 102! to publikacja, dzięki której mali czytelnicy mogą cieszyć się zagadkami, łamigłówkami oraz kolorowankami ze swoimi ulubionymi bohaterami. Wyszukiwanie różnic między obrazkami, labirynty, uzupełnianie obrazka naklejkami, łączenie kropek, by dokończyć rysunek, dopasowywanie puzzli to tylko niektóre zadania, które czekają na małych fanów ulubionej ekipy. Poprzez ich rozwiązywanie dziecko może włączyć się do bohaterskiej misji dzielnych...

Why do you immediately click with some people while others inexplicably turn you off? Do people emit vibes – good or bad? Is it possible to read a room? Are bad habits contagious?The hidden science of why people click, and how this powerful phenomenon shapes our lives.In Why We Click, bestselling author Kate Murphy explores the science behind the seemingly magical yet science-backed phenomenon that makes us fall into rhythm and find resonance with one another. Murphy reveals ...

Joe Biden his family and his senior aides were convinced that only he could beat Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election. So convinced, in fact, that they lied to themselves, allies and the public about his condition and limitations – all but dooming the Democrats to defeat. Here, two of America’s best-respected political journalists take us behind closed doors to uncover the full, unsettling truth about Biden’s decline, and exposing the wider cover-up as an unpreceden...

From its perch on top of a pile of junk inside a shed, Coli, a robot with powerful observational qualities, waits patiently for someone to find it.Coli is special among AI robots. This is because Coli has the capacity for emotion.Today, Coli is feeling particularly in awe – of the sky in all its wondrous shades of blue.Luckily for Coli, a young girl is about to pass by. She is obsessed with robots.Together, they will save a life.But first, they must make friends, put themselv...

Raya is a lost soul, going through the motions of life without a dream of her own.One night, on her subway ride home, Raya’s thoughts wander too far. She wakes on the Elsewhere Express, a magical train that offers its passengers a sense of purpose, peace, and belonging. The train’s endless journey is a chance for Raya to reimagine her life – but only if she finds her compartment before time runs out.On board, Raya meets a charming, handsome artist named Q and together they ra...

Rooted in attachment theory and couples' therapy, Julie Menanno builds on her indispensable Instagram account @thesecurerelationship to reveal how lasting bonds are both created and sustained'Incredibly wise . . . No romantic partnership should be without it' Jen Sincero, bestselling author of You Are a BadassWhat does a healthy relationship look like?A good question, in theory, but expert couple's therapist Julie Menanno wants you to ask a slightly different one: what does a...

Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question.Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question.'The ultimate source of happiness is within us.' DALAI LAMA'We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested.' DESMOND TUTUArchbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama were friends for many, many years. Between them, they have endured exile, violence and oppression. And in the face of these hardships, they continued to radiate compassion, humour and above all, joy.To c...

In Ancient Greece, the Gods demand the ultimate tribute – food, treasure, even human sacrifice.There are some mortals who cling to a desperate prophecy –one will come and set them free. But few believe it.Until Danae eats a mysterious golden apple and her life unravels with a dangerous path unfolding before her.Chased from her home Danae will walk the winding roads of heroes. There, she encounters the mighty demi-god, Heracles and they will seek out monsters to battle.But Dan...

A philosophical defence of what makes us human – and a powerful argument for reclaiming ourselves in a digital worldDrawing on decades of research, The Extinction of Experience is a philosophical defence of what makes us human – and a powerful, urgent call to reclaim ourselves in a digital world.Human experiences are disappearing.Social media, gaming and dating apps have usurped in-person interaction; handwriting is no longer prioritised in schools; and emotion is sooner expr...

The first evidence-based guide to empowering both children and parents to battle their anxietyEven before the pandemic, anxiety disorders were increasing in children and young people. As many parents know only too well, they have since increased exponentially, wreaking havoc on the emotional wellbeing of a whole generation. But is there anything parents can do to help their children, especially when they’re struggling to manage anxiety themselves? Absolutely – and this book w...