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Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they’re powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid…
On September 25, 1890, the fourth Mormon prophet, Wilford Woodruff, publicly instructed his followers to abandon polygamy. In doing so, he initiated a process that would fundamentally alter the Latter-day Saints and their faith. Trading the most integral elements of their belief system for national acceptance, the…
Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) became the driving force of reform within the Catholic Church in the wake of the Council of Trent following the Protestant Reformation and the primary reason Trent’s dramatic reforms were successful. His remarkable accomplishments in Milan as Archbishop became the model of reform for the…
A leading figure in the Theosophical Society, Leadbeater was a prolific author, writing on subjects ranging from Buddhism, Masonic history and the origins of Christianity through to the power of thought and the fourth dimension. Leadbeater was also the force behind Annie Besant, the discoverer and educator if…
The Song Forever New includes daily meditations on Wesley’s Redemption Hymns and Resurrection Hymns, which are particularly well suited to the themes of Lent and Easter. For each day of Lent and Easter there is a scripture reading appropriate to the day, an extract from one of Wesley’s hymns, a short…
This handsome 5-volume boxset bring together Charles Dickens’ best-known works in collectible paperback editions.
Readers can revel in Dickens’ masterful atmospheric descriptions of Victorian London as they encounter some of the novelist’s most enduring and best-loved characters, from Fagin to…
Kategorier: Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Personliga berättelser
From the stylist behind David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust look, an electrifying peek behind the curtains during a legendary chapter of pop culture history.
’Suzi Ronson was there as Bowie transitioned from suburban folkie to world superstar and genius. Few can offer such insight, and tell this fascinating story…
’A great storyteller and a fabulous actor. Well done, sir!’ DAVID HAREWOOD
’Phenomenal! Highly recommended.’ MALORIE BLACKMAN
’An absolutely thrilling, throat-catching wonder of a historical novel. Hugely recommended.’ STEPHEN FRY
For fans of The Miniaturist and The Confessions of…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc.
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’To Charles, being monarch has nothing to do with power – he believes his role is to lead. It is up to others whether they choose to follow.’
When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. The longest…
One of the titles in an exciting series of beloved, charming and spooky ghost stories, brought to life by legendary illustrator Seth. When Lady Jane Lynke unexpectedly inherits Bells, a beautiful country estate, she declares she’ll never leave the peaceful grounds and sets about making the house her home. But she…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc.
The death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 was a moment of profound shock and grief for the nation. She had been a steadfast presence for seventy years but now, suddenly, the future of the monarchy rested on the shoulders of her son, then aged seventy-three. No new monarch had spent longer preparing for such a…
Raymond Charles Barker was once told by a friend, “As I listen to you lecture I do not have a sense of the Presence of God, because you are always telling us the mechanics of the Law of Mind.” Concerned by this, Dr. Barker was quick to offer an example to
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografi: historia, politik och försvar Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc.
Who was the amazing Otto Rahn? How come if Rahn was such an amazing man has hardly anyone outside specialist pre-WW2 history circles ever heard of him? But is he really such an unknown? The story lines of Raiders of the Lost Ark to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade mirror Rahn’s incredible adventures in the South of…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc.
Charles III: The Making of a King celebrates the new King in the year of his coronation. The beautiful gift book includes a timeline of key events from Charles’ life, and explores the future of the monarchy through photographs and paintings of the wider royal family, including Diana, Princess of Wales, Camilla,…
Everybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six. From the moment Daisy walked barefoot on to the stage at the Whisky, she and the band were a sensation. Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable. They played sold-out arenas from coast to coast. Then, on 12 July 1979, it all came crashing down. They were…
Everyone knows DAISY JONES & THE SIX, but nobody knows the reason behind their split at the absolute height of their popularity . . . until now. Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: action och äventyr
When Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped necklace hidden onboard their beloved Hudson Queen, it’s the start of another perilous adventure for the seafaring gorilla and her faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they set sail for Glasgow, but there fall into the…
Kategorier: Modern och samtida skönlitteratur Skönlitteratur Skönlitteratur i översättning Skönlitteratur: allmänt Skönlitteratur: specialutgåvor
SNART SOM TV SERIE AV REESE WITHERSPOON
VINNARE AV GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS 2019
NEW YORK TIMES BÄSTSÄLJARE
UTSEDD TILL EN AV BÖCKERNA DU INTE FÅR MISSA 2020 AV FEMINA
En kärlekshistoria om förtärande passion
Den 12 juli 1979 splittrades bandet Daisy Jones & The Six vid toppen av sin framgång…
This book presents a thorough look at the multitude of fascinating and beautiful ceramic forms produced by the British potter George Jones and his firm, including majolica wares and ”Abbey” blue and white transfer printed ceramics. Over 700 color photographs amply display the diverse table, tea, toilet, and…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografi: historia, politik och försvar Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Biography: adventurers & explorers
Han var son till den berömde björnjägaren Llewellyn Lloyd – en excentrisk engelsman som slog sig ner i Sverige. Modern var en kvinna av folket.
I denna lika äventyrliga som faktaspäckade skildring av en udda människas liv får vi följa Charles John Andersson genom ett liv än märkligare än den äventyrlige faderns.…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
In its 400 years of recorded history, the Charles River has run from Hopkinton to Boston just as marathoners do every April. In that time it has served as the route of settlement for places like Charlestown, Cambridge, Watertown, and Waltham. This book shows the Charles’ historic role as a major source of…
Kategorier: Konst
Charles Band’s Full Moon Entertainment was the most remarkable B-movie studio of the 1990s, responsible for a barrage of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror classics during the last true ”golden age” of the home video era. From Puppetmaster to Trancers and beyond, Full Moon transformed the VHS experience for…
Tells the story of Charles Ryder’s infatuation with the Marchmains and the rapidly disappearing world of privilege they inhabit.
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: allmänt
Conni lär sig cykla är en barnbok av Liane Schneider som handlar om en ung flicka som heter Conni som lär sig att cykla. Genom sin resa lär sig Conni om vikten av uthållighet, tålamod och beslutsamhet. Boken är fylld med färgglada illustrationer och är en bra resurs för föräldrar och pedagoger som vill lära barn om…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: action och äventyr
Det är Dunnes första sommarlov – och det bästa! I alla fall hittills. Hon är på en ö med Ella Frida, den bästa vännen i världen, medan pappa ligger på sjukhuset och kryar på sig efter en trafikolycka. Han ringer varje dag, men så uteblir samtalen. Dunne blir orolig, men Ella Frida kan konsten att trösta och…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
Using art and symbolism from the Dickensian Victorian era, this rich and inspiring 78-card deck and guidebook draws on literary themes but remains rooted in traditional Tarot. The Major Arcana focuses on Dickens’s own life and history, including real-life people who were worked into his fiction. These include his…
Kategorier: Modern och samtida skönlitteratur Skönlitteratur Skönlitteratur i översättning Skönlitteratur: allmänt Skönlitteratur: specialutgåvor
SNART SOM TVSERIE AV REESE WITHERSPOON VINNARE AV GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS 2019 NEW YORK TIMES BÄSTSÄLJARE UTSEDD TILL EN AV BÖCKERNA DU INTE FÅR MISSA 2020 AV FEMINA
En kärlekshistoria om förtärande passion
Den 12 juli 1979 splittrades bandet Daisy Jones & The Six vid toppen av sin framgång utan att…
There was Daisy, rock and roll force of nature, brilliant songwriter and unapologetic drug addict, the half-feral child who rose to superstardom.
There was Camila, the frontman’s wife, too strong-willed to let the band implode – and all too aware of the electric connection between her husband and…
Kategorier: Konst
Edward Burne-Jones (1833 – 1898) var under sin samtid en av var under sin samtid en av Englands mest uppmärksammade och hyllade konstnärer, både nationellt och internationellt. Hans mångbottnade konstnärskap inkluderade arbeten inom ett stort antal genrer och tekniker alltifrån måleri, teckningskonst, grafik,…
A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous break up. Beautifully layered and complex . . . I devoured Daisy Jones & The Six in a day, falling head over heels for it. Daisy and the band captured my heart.…
A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup.
Beautifully layered and complex . . . I devoured Daisy Jones & The Six in a day, falling head over heels for it. Daisy and the band captured my…
They were lovers and friends and brothers and rivals. They couldn’t believe their luck, until it ran out. This is their story of the early days and the wild nights, but everyone remembers the truth differently.
The only thing they all know for sure is that from the moment Daisy Jones walked barefoot onstage at…
Läs om Charles Bukowskis eget liv – skrivet av en svensk, Ronnie Haag. Följ med in i Bukowskis privata värld, som till en del skiljer sig från hans alter ego Henry Chinaski. Och läs också översättaren Einar Heckschers förord.
Om fagra kvinnor förstås, om en sadistisk pappa, om alla tidskriftsredaktörer och…
Detta är första biografin som skrivs på svenska Om Charles Bukowski. Han är en legend och läses fortfarande mycket, trots att det är åtta år sedan han dog. I slutet av biografin finns det också en utförlig bibliografi över hans poesi, novellsamlingar, romaner, brevsamlingar, ljud- och videoupptagningar.
Följ med in i…