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Behind the glass walls of one of the citys most powerful corporations, desire coils tighter than any business deal. Alexander Kane, a ruthless CEO known for his iron will and magnetic charm, rules his empire with precision and control. But when his sharp, alluring secretary, Isabella Hart, starts testing the boundaries between professionalism and temptation, the office becomes a battlefield of restraint.What begins as lingering glances over late-night reports and electrified touches during "accidental" brushes ignites into a dangerous obsession neither can resist. In his penthouse office, where the city lights watch like silent witnesses, Alexanders hunger for Isabella spills past the point of no return, consuming her in ways that blur the line between power and surrender.As passion overtakes protocol, Isabella finds herself caught between ambition and desire, wondering if being devoured by the man who signs her paychecks might destroy her or awaken her to the most intoxicating freedom shes ever known.

Considéré comme le tout premier roman de science-fiction jamais publié, Frankenstein ou le Prométhée moderne de Mary Shelley a traversé les siècles en laissant une empreinte indélébile. On ne compte

A powerful new anthology that redefines our understanding of existentialism and argues for its contemporary relevance.Superb ... I cant imagine a better way of meeting the existentialists in all their variety- Sarah Bakewell, author of At the Existentialist CafeExistentialist thought [...] is an effort to reconcile the objective and the subjective, the absolute and the relative, the timeless and the historical. Simone de BeauvoirIn the aftermath of the Second World War, a group of intellectuals gathered to discuss urgent questions of existence, commitment, racism, colonialism, and feminism. Their ideas would continue to shape those debates throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.his major new anthology gathers the key texts of existentialism, and their major intellectual influences, along with other works previously neglected in overviews and anthologies of the movement. Incorporating the writings of Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre and Frantz Fanon, alongside selections from Sren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud and Martin Heidegger, it significantly expands and redefines our understanding of what existentialism means, and why it matters.Edited with an Introduction by Jonathan Webber

Explore how music has changed our world through 50 pieces across classical, folk and world traditions with BBC presenter Tom Service, in this official Radio 3 compendium.Music transports us and defines us. As a form of expression, it has been passed down through oral tradition, musical notation and recordings in a chain of connection that spans the globe, across the millennia. A History of the World in 50 Pieces follows that chain, collating 50 pieces of classical music that reflect our changing politics, social structures and technological development, and how composers, musicians and listeners have shaped those currents of history.From Bach to Beethoven, Songlines to Saariaho, Hildegard of Bingen to the Happy Birthday song, Tom Service offers a fresh take on pieces that many of us think we know, and many more we might not. With each short, sharp analysis, he expands the typical canon and tests the boundaries of what we understand to be classical music or even music at all, such as the sounds of the earths rotation, and the songs of humpback whales.An official BBC Radio 3 publication, A History of the World in 50 Pieces is a book for anyone curious about the power of music and how it shapes us and connects us.

When little Jimmy complains about his grandmas oddly shaped loaf of bread, he has no idea how much love and effort went into making it.To win back her smile, Jimmy embarks on a gentle adventurefrom a talking oven, to a laughing mountain, to the blacksmiths fiery forgediscovering the true meaning of gratitude, hard work, and love.The Tale of Jimmy is a warm and beautifully illustrated storybook that helps children appreciate kindness, effort, and family bonds. With its soft watercolor illustrations and timeless moral, its a perfect bedtime or classroom story for young readers.Perfect for ages 410 | Themes: Gratitude, Family, Hard Work, Kindness

A Valley Worth Dying For. A Lie Worth Killing For. Zack Ledlie and Mace Baxter have survived Comanches, droughts, and thirty years of the unforgiving frontier side-by-side. They are the kings of the Windy River Valley, bound by a friendship forged in blood. But it only takes one spark to burn a kingdom down.Enter Rip Campbell. Young, fast with a Colt, and running from a past that includes a bank robbery in El Paso and a rope with his name on it. Hired by a ruthless syndicate to drive a wedge between the two aging cattle barons, Rip rides into town with a fabricated story and a loaded gun. His mission is simple: start a range war, watch the old men kill each other, and clear the way for a land grab that spans three territories.It was the perfect conuntil Rip made the mistake of caring.As the valley explodes into violence, Rip finds himself caught in a deadly crossfire. On one side, a relentless U.S. Marshal and a vengeful Mexican Don are closing in. On the other, the shadowy Colonel Thornea disgraced military tactician with a private army of professional killershas arrived to finish what Rip started, planning to scorch the earth and leave no witnesses.Now, the man hired to destroy the valley is the only one who can save it. To find redemption, Rip Campbell must unite the men he betrayed, face the ghosts of his past, and turn his gun against the very darkness he brought to town.Written in a gritty, dialogue-driven style, Kaw Creek War is a pulse-pounding Western action-adventure about loyalty, the high price of greed, and the hard road to redemption.

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A wonderfully festive story from Sunday Times bestselling author, Mrs Hinch! Its Christmas Eve and all is quiet on Hinch Farm, when suddenly theres a loud CRASH! Ronnie, Lennie and Henry go outside to investigate . . . and who should they find, but Father Christmas! Hes crash-landed and needs their help.The Hinch brothers, with a sprinkling of Christmas magic, help Father Christmas fix his sleigh and deliver the last presents. And whos that flying alongside the reindeer - could it be the alpacas?With gorgeous illustrations by Hannah George, this picture book is a fun-filled snowy adventure.

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A stunning celebration of Dolly Partons iconic career as a performer, featuring entertaining personal stories alongside 350 full-color photographs, including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive, and an eight-page gatefold listing her lifetime of performances.In Star of the Show, the culminating book in Dolly Partons photographic trilogyfollowing Songteller (lyrics) and Behind the Seams (fashion)the global superstar finally shares a definitive look at her career as one of the worlds most dazzling and beloved performers.Featuring engaging stories and memories from Partons dynamic life behind the microphone, this book spotlights her signature performances and star-making moments, from singing in front of her family to premiering on the Grand Ole Opry stage and beyond. Her formative years performing with country legend Porter Wagoner are chronicled as she learns hard lessons from life on the road. Breaking out on her own at state fairs and critically acclaimed venues, she toured the world performing for millions of fans in arenas, stadiums, and at festivals. From making her onscreen debut in the blockbuster feature film 9 to 5 to playing the Dallas Cowboys 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show to 42 million viewers, this global superstar knows no limits. Along the way, Dolly shares the stage with Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and others, while offering insight on touring big, singing strong, and staying on top for seven decades.Brimming with Partons trademark wit and heartfelt sincerity, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage is not only an homage to one of historys most cherished artists, but also a must-have collectors item forand love letter toany fan of the one and only Dolly Parton.

Pour relancer " poésie & chansons " : les textes écrits par Arthur Teboul pour Feu! Chatterton, précédés dune longue préface-entretien qui nous emmène dans les coulisses de sa création.Si Feu! Ch

Diary of a Young Black Girl is a book of poetry that tells the stories and speaks to the experiences of young black women. The hope is that it will inspire others to share their stories and learn to express themselves through their creative outlets. This book goes into the heart of the author as she writes on topics such as love, politics, justice, and God. Join her on the journey through this groundbreaking new book.

Si « classique » signifie « qui a lautorité dun modèle » et dès lors ne vieillit pas, Le Soliloque de lâme mérite bien le titre de « classique de la spiritualité », même si cette oeuvre de Thomas a K

Compulsive reading. This is a master storyteller at the top of his game.Ann Cleeves Historical crime fiction at its bestThe TimesAn utterly spellbinding triumph from a master storytellerJoseph OConnor In the Burning Ghats of Calcutta, where the dead are laid to rest, a man is found murdered, his throat cut from ear to ear.The victim is a popular patron of the arts, a man who was adored by all. So, what was the motive for his murder? Despite being out of favour with the Imperial Police Force, Detective Sam Wyndham is dragged in to investigate and finds himself thrust into the glamorous but dangerous world of Indian cinema. Meanwhile Surendranath Banerjee, recently returned from Europe after three years spent running from the fallout of his last case, is searching for a missing photographer. When the vanished woman is linked with Sams murder investigation, the two men find themselves working together once again.But can Wyndham and Banerjee put their differences aside to solve the case?Abir Mukherjee is doing something uniquely different in the crime genre...breathtaking Peter May, Sunday Times bestseller, on The Shadows of MenReaders love THE BURNING GROUNDS:A wonderful addition to an exceptional seriesIncredibly exciting and action-packedA must-read for anyone who loves fiction at its bestBeautifully written and a smashing storyAn engaging, atmospheric thriller with strong character development and a plot full of intrigue

A fascinating new account of the history of the English house, from the countrys preeminent architectural historianCruickshanks enthusiasm for Englands vernacular architecture shines through every infectious sentence of this glorious book... A triumph. - The TimesA mine of information presented in an effortlessly accessible style. Unlike many books that merely convey stories attached to buildings, this is social and architectural history delivered with forensic insight- Country LifeThis is the story of the superbly elegant early eighteenth-century Pallant House in Chichester. Its the story of 19 Princelet Street in Spitalfields, built for a Huguenot silk-weaver, ultimately a synagogue. Its also the story of among others a row of two-up, two-downs in Toxteth, a block of flats in Londons East End, and what Ideal Homes magazine described in 1926 as Britains first modern house in Northampton.Together these buildings reveal the ways in which English homes have developed and changed over the past few centuries. At the same time, as Dan Cruickshank shows, they have much to tell us about the lives of their first occupants: their aspirations, their struggles, their place within society and relationship with their local community. The English House brilliantly weaves these two strands together, blending architectural and social history to create a series of brilliantly observed portraits of fascinating buildings.Praise for Dan CruickshankGenial, erudite and companionable . . . this heroic and heartfelt book caps a career devoted to [Spitalfields] heritage. ? SpectatorWith beguiling erudition, TV historian and local resident Cruickshank tells the story of Spitalfields from Roman times to today . . . This is peoples history at its tastiest. ? Sunday ExpressA passionate, scholarly energy and involvement with every era of the districts long history come off Spitalfields pages . . . Absorbing detail. ? Times Literary SupplementCruickshank writes perceptively and honestly . . . As well as being a fascinating account of a unique area of London, Spitalfields is a timely warning that helps us to appreciate what the city and country risk losing. ? Country LifeA delight to read . . . Teaches one how to use ones eyes more intelligently. -- Jean Seaton, Chair of Judges, PEN Hessell-Tiltman History Prize

This sweeping new history of Mexico spans 500 dramatic years of conquest, innovation and revolutionMagisterial... This fine account does well to remind that the best history is about fact, not fiction - Peter Frankopan, The TelegraphIt begins in 1511 with the shipwreck of two Spanish sailors in Yucatan. Only ten years later, an army of European adventurers and indigenous rebels seized the island city of Tenochtitlan, seat of one of the worlds great empires. It would become Mexico City, and marked the collision of two radically different worlds. Spaniards discovered tomatoes, chocolate and the most sophisticated city they had ever seen. For Mexicans the encounter brought horses, wheels, but also lethal germs sparking a cataclysmic century of disease that would kill a majority of the indigenous population. Paul Gillinghams superb history chronicles how this convulsion led to a startling recombination of cultures. He shows how the industrial mining of Mexicos silver transformed the wealth and trade of the world, making it the centre of the first truly global economy. We then see how independence from Spain went on to bring calamitous wars with the United States and France. One of the worlds great social revolutions then remade Mexico and ushered in a one-party state that, whatever its shortcomings, brought peace throughout many of the global horrors of the twentieth century before the country collapsed into violence in the drug wars of the 2000s.Mexico: A History uses the latest research to dazzling effect, showing how often Mexico has been one of the worlds great innovators; a dynamic and vital shaper of world affairs.

Step right up for the most sensational cruise in the galaxy!The TARDIS lands on board a luxury space liner owned by the interstellar shipping magnate, Marilyn Moon. The Moon Cruise offers its wealthy passengers up-close views of astounding cosmic wonders and the Doctor and Belinda are soon high rolling it on the top deck. But there is a sinister side to life on board. What is the secret of the smiling, blonde-haired mannequins? What happens to the cruise ship workers when they go off shift? The Doctor soon learns that not all prisons come with bars on the windows, while Belinda faces one of the greatest cruelties in the universe a zero-pay contract in retail and hospitality that can never be broken...

From the ground-breaking graphics journalist and author of Palestine, a revelatory investigation of the deadly sectarian riots in 2013 Uttar Pradesh, India, and their urgent global significance todayCompared to other episodes of lethal Indian communal violence, the clashes in Uttar Pradesh in 2013, the Muzaffarnagar Riot, were a relatively small-scale affair. It had happened before and will probably happen again: Hindus and Muslims, armed with guns and swords, riled up by vitriolic rhetoric and a tangle of accusations, turn on one another. The truth fragments along religious lines, both in the lead-up to the rampage and in its bloody aftermath.Joe Sacco immerses himself in Uttar Pradesh, speaking to government officials, political leaders, village chiefs, and especially the victims, who were mostly landless peasants, in a quest to understand this riot as an archetype of political violence. In the process, he probes the role of savagery in a democracy; the power of crowds, rather than leaders, to influence the course of events; the collision of competing narratives; and the accounts that perpetrators construct to explain away their participation in bloodshed.Sacco has chronicled the urgent histories that define the world around us, from the Great War to Gaza. Here, the award winning cartoonist turns his masterful visual reportage to a story that is specific to India but with implications and resonance for us all.*PRAISE FOR JOE SACCO: One of the masters of his craftNew StatesmanA pioneer of the genreTLSFormidably talented.Independent The hands-down boss of his particular corner of contemporary literatureDazed & ConfusedSaccos brilliant, excruciating books of war reportage are potent territory... He shows how much that is crucial to our lives a book can holdNew York Times Book Review

A dessert from the Hwawoldang is a ticket to a new life . . .Perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets ColdThought-provoking and upliftingSunI adored this book . . rich, emotional and engaging***** Reader ReviewWe had K-pop and K-beauty - now its time for K-lit! Thought provoking and upliftingFabulous MagazineAmazingly beautiful and just what I needed at this point in my life***** Reader ReviewHeart-warming and full of gratitude and happiness. I loved it. And the Korean pastries all sounded delicious***** Reader Review***Welcome to Hwawoldang, the pastry shop where every delicious bite comes with satisfaction for both the mouth and the soul . . .When twenty-seven-year-old Yeon-hwa loses her grandmother, the proprietor of Hwawoldang, she honours her final wish: to keep the shop open for one more month, between 10pm and midnight. Yeon-hwa hopes to learn the secrets behind Hwawoldangs desserts, and the enigmatic woman who made them.But when one of the shops most loyal patrons arrives, Yeon-hwa quickly discovers Hwawoldang is no ordinary pastry shop, as its customers are not entirely alive . . .With each new visitor, Yeon-hwa is drawn deep into their memories. The true calling of the pastry shop is to shepherd her customers into the afterlife, but can Yeon-hwa continue her grandmothers legacy? And will the task bring her closer to the woman she barely knew?Evocative, nourishing and cosy, A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang is an ode to lost souls finding home, in this life and beyond.

Combines brilliant storytelling with rich and deeply researched evidence . . . essential reading Caroline Elkins, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Imperial Reckoning and Legacy of ViolenceSynoptic in its reach, overwhelming in its detail, The Killing Age leaves one feeling like Jonathan Swifts Gulliver, who came to prefer the company of peaceable horses to membership of humankind J. M. Coetzee, Nobel Prize-winning author of Disgrace--------------------A bold, trailblazing history that asks: what if the movements that built the modern world the Enlightenment, democracy, the Industrial Revolution were more catastrophic than we ever imagined?In this radical rethinking of modernity, Professor Clifton Crais argues that the era between 1750 and the early 1900s seen by many as the birth of the Anthropocene should instead be known as the Mortecene: the Age of Killing.Killing brought the world together and tore it apart, as violence and commerce converged to create a new and terrible world order that drove the growth of global capitalism. Profiteering warlords left a trail of devastation across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, committing mass-scale slaughter of humans and animals, and sparking an environmental crisis that remains the most pressing threat facing the world today.Drawing on decades of scholarship and a range of new sources, The Killing Age turns our vision of past and present on its head, illuminating the Mortecene in all its horror: how it has shaped who we are, what we value, what we fear, and the precarious planet we must now confront.Crais obliges us to confront the naked reality of a modern world order spawned from the barrel of a gun . . . This is a courageous and highly readable work David Wengrow, co-author of The Dawn of Everything