Katalin Sóvágó Books

Berlin in 1933 is in upheaval. Eleven-year-old Carla von Ulrich struggles to understand the tensions disrupting her family as Hitler strengthens his grip on Germany. Into this turmoil steps her mother's formidable friend and former British MP, Ethel Leckwith, and her student son, Lloyd, who soon learns for himself the brutal reality of Nazism.

The fourth volume in the acclaimed 'Emperor' series, in which Conn Iggulden interweaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing life of Julius Caesar - an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, bravery and betrayal.

Following the defeat of the Spartacus rebellion, Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus, who have been sent to run the Roman colonies in Spain, return to challenge powerful senators to become one of the Consuls of Rome. Political opposition, family quarrels, armed rebellions and corruption make this a highly contemporary scene.

The young Julius Caesar is serving on board a war galley, gaining a fearsome reputation. Then his ship is captured, and he is ransomed and then abandoned on the north African coast. After gathering a force of men powerful enough not only to gain vengence on his captors but also to suppress an uprising in Greece, he returns to Rome a hero

After spending an amazing day and night with a nameless girl in Paris, Willem embarks on his own transformative journey to find her once again.

In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger reveals that true happiness lies not in constant positivity but in effectively handling adversity. For years, we’ve been told that positive thinking is essential for a fulfilling life, but that notion is shifting. Manson boldly states, "Fuck positivity," acknowledging that life can be challenging and we must learn to accept that reality. Through his popular blog, he has aimed to correct our unrealistic expectations of ourselves and the world. He argues, supported by academic research and humor, that improving our lives depends more on our ability to endure difficulties than on trying to transform them into something positive. Manson emphasizes that humans are inherently flawed and limited, noting that not everyone can be extraordinary and that societal outcomes can be unfair. He encourages us to recognize and accept our limitations, which he believes is the true source of empowerment. By confronting our fears and uncertainties instead of avoiding them, we can cultivate the courage and confidence we seek. Manson reminds us that we have a limited number of "fucks" to give, so we must choose wisely. This manifesto delivers a refreshing dose of real talk, filled with engaging stories and humor, guiding us toward more contented and grounded lives.

Tells the story of Jack Watson, a wealthy Beverly Hills businessman and widower, who falls in love with his daughter-in-law's mother and together they discover a relationship marked by challenges and surprises.

If a violent battle destroyed the only world you've ever known, would you be brave enough to save who was left? Would love be strong enough to survive the fight? Either way, there's no turning back... The Empyrean is the only home 15-year-old Waverly has ever known. As members of the first generation to be successfully conceived in deep space, she and her boyfriend Kieran will be pioneers of New Earth. Waverly knows she must marry young in order to have children who can carry on the mission, and Kieran, the handsome captain-to-be, has everything Waverly could want in a husband. But there's a part of Waverly that wants more from life than marriage... and she is secretly intrigued by the shy, darkly brilliant Seth. Suddenly, Waverly's dreams are interrupted by the inconceivable – a violent betrayal by the Empyrean's sister ship, the New Horizon. In one pivotal moment, Waverly and Kieran are separated, and find themselves at the helm of dangerous missions, where every move has potentially devastating consequences, and decisions of the heart may lead to disaster. Pulse-pounding and addictive, Glow is the first novel in Amy Kathleen Ryan's riveting Sky Chasers series.

What do you do when a girlfriend's 60th birthday party is the same day as your boyfriend's 30th? Is it wrong to lie about your age when online dating? Is it morally wrong to have a blow-dry when one of your children has head lice? Does the Dalai Lama actually tweet or is it his assistant? Is technology now the fifth element? Or is that wood? Is sleeping with someone after 2 dates and 6 weeks of texting the same as getting married after 2 meetings and 6 months of letter writing in Jane Austen's day? Pondering these, and other modern dilemmas, Bridget Jones stumbles through the challenges of single-motherhood, tweeting, texting and redisovering her sexuality in what SOME people rudely and outdatedly call 'middle age'. The long-awaited return of a much-loved character, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is timely, tender, touching, witty, wise and bloody hilarious.