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There is no escaping the Empire. Even in death, you will serve.
In an Empire run on necromancy, dead sorcerers are the lifeblood. Their corpses are wrapped in chains and drained of magic to feed the unquenchable hunger for imperial conquest.
Born with magic, Arienne has become resigned to her dark fate. But when the…
Kategorier: Historia Historia och arkeologi Historia: särskilda händelser och ämnen Socialhistoria och kulturhistoria
’Quite simply, this book is a work of genius’ Matthew Parris, Spectator
The second in a major two-part anthology uncovering the rich reality of life for queer men in London, from the end of the Second World War to decriminalization in 1967
In the 1940s, it was believed that homosexuality had been becoming…
Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to London – and discover twice the city in half the time!
Discover London’s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises – neighbourhood by neighbourhood – with our…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: historiska berättelser
Tyskarnas bomber regnar över London natt efter natt. Situationen blir alltmer ohållbar och Claras föräldrar bestämmer sig för att skicka iväg Clara och hennes småbröder till tryggheten på landsbygden. Men Clara känner sig inte ett dugg trygg när familjen splittras.
Under andra världskriget utsattes London för massiva…
This is a tale of human obsession, one intrepid tuna, the dedicated fisherman who caught and set her free, the promises and limits of ocean science and the big truth of how our insatiable appetite for bluefin transformed a cottage industry into a global dilemma.
In 2004, an enigmatic charter captain named Al Anderson…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: folk och länder Barn och ungdom: kungligheter Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Faktaböcker barn och ungdom Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: allmänt Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: familjen Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: science fiction
A crown princess. A monster the gods fear. A destiny no one can outrun.
Inspired by Korean history and myths, the first book in the Sacred Bone series is a rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy that is perfect for fans of Gallant and Six Crimson Cranes.
Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc.
An intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigourous interrogation and beautiful style.
Joan Didion was a writer’s writer; not only a groundbreaking…
I London på djupet berättar nio skribenter om sin favoritstad.
Mia Gahne, författare och översättare, levererar en kärleksförklaring till London.
Dick Harrison, professor i historia, berättar om en metropol som reste sig ur aska och guidar oss till sina favoritställen i staden.
Amanda Svensson, författare och…
’Huge of heart and soaring of soul’ CLAIRE KILROY’A profound love story…Like Barbara Kingsolver, Hickey captures the pulse of the living moment’ COLUM McCANN
1979. In the vast and often unforgiving city of London, two Irish outsiders seeking refuge find one another: Milly, a teenage…
Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world’s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.
Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from…
One battle is over, but the war has just begun. They escaped the Five Realms and have found a home, but peace is much harder to find. The aftermath of the Battle of Sarikar should have been a time to mourn those lost in the slaughter. The enemies of Armania are many, however, and when one steps back to regroup, another…
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive, begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion. Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology…
Since 1995, the office’s co-founder Julian Lewis and his team have produced numerous buildings, urban-planning master plans and landscape-architectural projects. Text in English and German.
Ancestors, Kings, and the Dao outlines the evolution of musical performance in early China, first within and then ultimately away from the socio-religious context of ancestor worship. Examining newly discovered bamboo texts from the Warring States period, Constance A. Cook compares the rhetoric of Western Zhou…
The church in the West is rediscovering the fact that God cares deeply for the poor. More and more, churches and individual Christians are looking for ways to practice economic discipleship, but it’s hard to make progress when we are blind to our own entanglement in our culture’s idolatrous economic beliefs…
Lonely Planet’s Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip.Climb Half Dome, gaze at Mono Lake, and ski in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks…
In the 1940s, it was believed that homosexuality had been becoming more widespread in the aftermath of war. A moral panic ensued, centred around London as the place to which gay men gravitated.
In a major new anthology, Peter Parker explores what it was actually like for queer men in London in this period, whether they…
Inspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of GALLANT and SIX CRIMSON CRANES.
A crown princess.A monster the gods fear.A destiny no one can outrun.
Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death,…
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, Book One of the Stormlight Archive begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion.
Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped…
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, book one of The Stormlight Archive begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion.
Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and…
Capitalism: The Age of Unmasked Gods and Naked Kings is the second volume of Abdullah Ocalan’s definitive five-volume work The Manifesto of the Democratic Civilisation.
This is a monumental work that makes Ocalan one of the most influential thinkers of our time.
Iconic British fashion designer Jeremy Hackett is a Londoner born and raised.
Kategorier: Högre utbildning och vidareutbildning Konst Konst: teman och motiv Pedagogik Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
An attempt to understand and reinvigorate the educational model of North Carolina’s famous art school Black Mountain College. Text in English and German.
Kategorier: Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Bilderböcker Bilderböcker, pysselböcker och pedagogiska böcker 0–5 år
All the Colours of London is an illustrated exploration of the iconic objects that define the city, through the colors that weave through its streets and define its landmarks. Explore London in a brand-new way, its objects cataloged into color groupings – individually observe the components of city life and watch…
’I loved this book. What else is there to say?’ Patrick Rothfuss
According to mythology mankind used to live in The Tranquiline Halls. Heaven. But then the Voidbringers assaulted and captured heaven, casting out God and men. Men took root on Roshar, the world of storms. And the Voidbringers…
Lonely Planet’s London is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Walk through history at Westminster Abbey, take a picnic to Hyde Park and experience a West End musical; all with your trusted travel…
The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets is the powerful new historical fantasy novel by Shauna Lawless. Power fades but fire endures… Ireland, 1000 AD. Clouds of war gather for mortals and immortals alike as the Irish kingdoms strive for…
Kategorier: Historiska romaner Skönlitteratur Skönlitteratur i översättning Skönlitteratur: specialutgåvor
London 1939. Efter sin mammas död anländer Grace till London från Drayton med höga förväntningar på sitt framtida liv. Tillsammans med vännen Viv planerar hon fest och flärd, finansierade av deras jobb i glamorösa varuhus. Men utan en rekommendation från hennes skrupelfria morbror blir det omöjligt för Grace, som måste…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc.
An intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigourous interrogation and beautiful style.
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc.
An intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigourous interrogation and beautiful style.
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: fantasy och magisk realism
From the author of the INTERNATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END.
In this epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Cycle trilogy, two brothers find themselves in a heartbreaking war against one another . . . For fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J Maas.
After the ultimate…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: fantasy och magisk realism
After the ultimate betrayal, Emil must rise up as a leader to stop his brother before he becomes too powerful. Even if that means pushing away Ness and Wyatt as they compete for his heart so he can focus on the war. Brighton has a legion of followers at his command, but when he learns about an ancient scythe that can…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: fantasy och magisk realism
’Megan Whalen Turner is one of my all-time favorite writers . . . impossible to put down’ Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince
Sophos, the unwilling prince of Sounis, has disappeared without a trace. Eugenides has never stopped wondering what happened to his friend. Nor has the…
The sequel to the critically acclaimed The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets is the powerful new historical fantasy novel by Shauna Lawless. Ireland, 1000 AD. Gormflaith is unhappily married to Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, and although a queen she struggles with her limited…
The fourth and final volume of the full-color graphic novel adaptation of the second book in George R. R. Martin’s landmark Song of Ice and Fire series, the inspiration for HBO’s Game of Thrones.
In the final volume of this gorgeous, full-color adaptation, simmering tensions finally reach their explosive…
Kategorier: Folkliga föreställningar och kontroversiell kunskap Samhälle och kultur: allmänt Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Shows how a desecrated tomb in the Valley of the Kings holds the key to the true history of the destruction of Atlantis
• Reveals that Tomb 55 in the Valley of the Kings was designed not to keep intruders out, but to trap something inside
• Provides forensic evidence proving that the mask believed to be the face of…
For fans of The Black Swan and written by a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter, this is a fascinating deep dive into the world of billion-dollar traders and high-stakes crisis predictors who strive to turn extreme events into financial windfalls.
There’s no doubt that our world has gotten more extreme.…
”This is not your grandmother’s St. Joan. . . . If every generation gets the Joan it deserves, ours could do worse than an ass-kicking, avenging angel fighting simply for the right to fight.”-The New York Times Book Review
”It is as if Chen has crept inside a statue and breathed a soul into it,…
Lonely Planet’s Experience London is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Discover royal palaces, have a pint in a pub, and catch a West End show – all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover London’s best experiences and get away from the everyday!
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: biografier Barn och ungdom: flickor och kvinnor Barn och ungdom: folk och länder Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Faktaböcker barn och ungdom
The second in this series of books tells the stories of thirty real girls who changed history before reaching their twenties.
GIRLS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD features black-and-white photos and drawings to complement the inspiring stories of Golda Meir, Israeli prime minister, ambassador and U.N. delegate; Rigoberta Menchu,…
A celebration of the life and pioneering work of the eminent mycologist and scholar R. Gordon Wasson.
A legendary figure in the field of ethnobotany, R. Gordon Wasson’s trail-blazing work on hallucinogenic mushrooms with the Mexican curandera Maria Sabina in the 1950s brought increased scholarly attention to the…
Charles Hapgood’s classic 1966 book on ancient maps is back in print after 20 years. Hapgood produces concrete evidence of an advanced worldwide civilisation existing many thousands of years before ancient Egypt. He has found the evidence in many beautiful maps long known to scholars. Hapgood concluded that these…
Inspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of GALLANT and SIX CRIMSON CRANES.
A crown princess.A monster the gods fear.A destiny no one can outrun.
Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death,…
How do I get rid of the mosquitoes infesting the garden? Should my kids be drinking so much? And why the f*** doesn’t anyone in North London know how to clean up after their dog?
These are just some of the questions plaguing Nina Stibbe as she makes her return to London, reflecting on what it means to turn your…