ALEX GEORGE

Traducción: Álvaro Abella

"A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Everything he'd seen had been unimaginably different from the dry, dour streets of home, and to his surprise he was not sorry in the slightest. He was smitten by the beguiling otherness of it all."" ""And so began my grandfather's rapturous love affair with America--an affair that would continue until the day he died." This is the story of the Meisenheimer family, told by James, a third-generation American living in Beatrice, Missouri. It's where his German grandparents--Frederick and Jette--found themselves after journeying across the turbulent Atlantic, fording the flood-swollen Mississippi, and being brought to a sudden halt by the broken water of the pregnant Jette. "A Good American "tells of Jette's dogged determination to feed a town sauerkraut "and" soul food; the loves and losses of her children, Joseph and Rosa; and the precocious voices of James and his brothers, sometimes raised in discord...sometimes in perfect harmony. But above all, "A Good American "is about the music in Frederick's heart, a song that began as an aria, was jazzed by ragtime, and became an anthem of love for his adopted country that the family still hears to this day.

1904, Hanover, Alemania. Frederick y Jette se conocen una tarde de primavera. Frederick posee el don de la música y Jette una sensibilidad especial para apreciar una delicada melodía. Por eso, al escuchar en boca de Frederick a Puccini, enseguida reconoce al hombre de su vida. Al quedarse embarazada, y ante la rotunda desaprobacion de su madre, deciden huir juntos a America en busca de una nueva vida. Sin hablar una palabra de ingles, se establecen en Beatrice, Misuri, donde conocen a extraordinarios personajes que los ayudaran a salir adelante. Una saga familiar epica, conmovedora y universal, que narra la vida de cuatro generaciones.

Discover the thrilling journey of Englands most successful football gambler in Mastering the Odds: Insider Tips and Secrets from Englands Most Successful Football Gambler.This captivating book is your ticket to mastering the art of football gambling and transforming your betting game. Dive into a world of expert betting tips, insider secrets, and strategies that have propelled this master gambler to the top of the game.Unlock the power of football gambling with this comprehensive guide that offers unique and original insights. Explore the proven strategies that will elevate your success in football betting, whether youre a seasoned bettor or just starting.Delve into the world of mastering betting odds and discover the techniques that have made Englands top gambler a legendary figure in the betting arena. From football gambling strategies to understanding market biases, this book is your key to conquering the odds.But it doesnt stop at football. Mastering the Odds goes beyond the sport, revealing how you can adapt these skills to conquer other sports betting opportunities. Learn how to find your niche, capitalize on high-stakes matches, and turn heartbreak into triumph.Whether youre passionate about football or exploring the betting world for the first time, this book is a must-have. Grab your copy and embark on a thrilling journey to become a true master of the odds!

From the author of the lyrical and compelling (USA Today) novel A Good American comes a powerful story of two friends and the unintended consequences of friendship, loss, and hope. For Robert Carter, life in his coastal Maine hometown is comfortably predictable. But in 1976, on his first day of eighth grade, he meets Nathan Tilly, who changes everything. Nathan is confident, fearless, impetuousand fascinated by kites and flying. Robert and Nathans budding friendship is forged in the crucible of two family tragedies, and as the boys struggle to come to terms with loss, they take summer jobs at the local rundown amusement park. Its there that Nathans boundless capacity for optimism threatens to overwhelm them both, and where they learn some harsh truths about family, desire, and revenge. Unforgettable and heart-breaking, Setting Free the Kites is a poignant and moving exploration of the pain, joy, and glories of young friendship. From the Hardcover edition.

The new novel from the US editor of The Help and The Postmistress - Alex George''s A Good American is a positive and uplifting novel about the American Dream. Germany, 1904: When Frederick and Jette must flee her disapproving mother, where better to go than America, the land of the new? Originally set to board a boat to New York, at the last minute they take one destined for New Orleans, and later find themselves, more by chance than by design, in the small town of Beatrice, Missouri. Not speaking a word of English, they embark on their new life together.

A funny, sad, truthful novel about men, women and all that jazz Matthew Moore is madly in love. Hes one of the lucky ones: after thirteen years, he still idolises Anna, his wife. Whats more, his first novel is about to be published. Life could not be better. So why cant he just enjoy it? Heres the thing: Anna has changed. Its nothing big. She hasnt grown horns. But theres a little green dot flashing angrily on my screen, telling me theres something out there Neither his beloved Duke Ellington records nor his saxophone can distract Matthew from the relentless nudge of his obsession. And so he begins to spy on his wife, until a chance discovery sends his worries spiralling out of control. As he pursues Anna from the streets of Camden to the boulevards of Paris, Matthew is caught in a vortex of jealousy which culminates in an unforgettable climax beneath the family Christmas tree. Hilarious and devastating, Love You Madly is about having everything you ever wanted and having everything to lose.

Watch out Bridget Jones and Ally McBeal Johnathan Burlip wants you to know his side of the story! For Johnathan Burlip, solicitor and virtuoso shirt ironer, nothing is ever simple. Girlfriends, dysfunctional families, petulant bosses all cause him grief and confusion. Marooned in modern London, Johnathan finds himself rudely ejected from the comfortable life of corporate lawyer, leaving him spinning out of control towards an undistinguished legal career in Finsbury Park, where the clientele and professional challenges are somewhat different. While he participates in a love story for our times, Johnathan is tormented on his journey by a chorus of politically correct parents, well-manicured mobsters, a bionic hamster and a cat with only one (curtailed) life.

New Man: Remember him? Didnt think so. Simon Teller is the last of a dying breed. Hes such a New Man hes sparkling. Struggling magician, gourmet cook, and jazz freak, hes been doing Conversation and Quiche for as long as he can remember, but hes so sensitive that all hes managed to conjure up is a number of awkward crushes and infatuations. And now the women are staying away in droves. Enter stage left Joe, the Houdini of the casual sex scene and the man who, in the cause of true friendship, is determined to show Simon how to pull women as easily as he pulls rabbits out of hats. Under Joes expert tutelage, and armed with an array of cynical and secondhand seduction techniques, Simon embarks on a radically different approach to dating. The results are disastrous. A number of close encounters of a very peculiar kind with desperate divorcees, nymphomaniac Canadians, and alcoholic doctors leave Simon wondering if the beautiful American magician Alex might be different A comedy about love, friendship and magic, and about how, sometimes, the trick is to see whats before your very eyes.

What if feeling HAPPY, CONFIDENT and CALM was something you could learn like riding a bike or levelling up in your favourite video game?Whether you want to discover how to turn your homework into a GAME to make it less tricky (and maybe even fun), how to feel more CONFIDENT in nerve-wracking situations, or how to build awesome friendships that last, this book is your go-to guide.Get ready to build HAPPY HABITS for LIFE!Dr. Alex George shares brain-boosting tips, cool tricks and scientifically proven simple steps you can start doing right away to feel happier, focus more and worry less. Youll even find out how certain foods can boost your mood and energy levels and why tiny changes in your routine can make BIG things happen!Reassuring and empowering, HAPPY HABITS is a step-by-step guide by doctor, mental health ambassador and bestselling author Dr Alex George to set children up with happy daily habits for life.

*A Sunday Times Number One Bestseller*What if we could think of mental health in a positive way? Sweep away the rain clouds. Talk about whats on our minds. And care for our mental health in the same way we look after our bodies. In this empowering and hopeful handbook, Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George is here to show children how.A Better Day is a positive, accessible and practical toolkit guiding young readers in how they can care for their mental health with confidence. From peer pressure and exam stress to online trolls and anxiety, life is full of ups and downs. But there are ways we can stay on top of our mental health - including overcoming stigma, talking about our feelings, developing resilience and switching our mindset.This book provides all the scaffolding and practical techniques, so readers can look towards their future with optimism and positivity. Because no matter what, there is always hope for a better day.

From the author of the lyrical and compelling (USA Today) novel A Good American comes a powerful story of two friends and the unintended consequences of friendship, loss, and hope. For Robert Carter, life in his coastal Maine hometown is comfortably predictable. But in 1976, on his first day of eighth grade, he meets Nathan Tilly, who changes everything. Nathan is confident, fearless, impetuousand fascinated by kites and flying. Robert and Nathans budding friendship is forged in the crucible of two family tragedies, and as the boys struggle to come to terms with loss, they take summer jobs at the local rundown amusement park. Its there that Nathans boundless capacity for optimism threatens to overwhelm them both, and where they learn some harsh truths about family, desire, and revenge. Unforgettable and heart-breaking, Setting Free the Kites is a poignant and moving exploration of the pain, joy, and glories of young friendship.