In this darkly funny story with a big heart, meet the four women who have two things in common- 1) they were all pushed too far in their abusive relationships, and 2) they all have a corpse to dispose of... Sally never meant to cave her husband's head in with a skillet. Or at least she didn't until suddenly, she did. But Sally isn't the only woman in town reaching breaking point. When coincidence brings four strangers together, a surprising friendship is formed. So can they find the best way to bury their husbands - and get away with it?
The story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world from
the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Sapiens. For the last 100,000 years,
humans have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries,
inventions and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The
world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation abounds. And we
are rushing headlong into the age of AI – a new information network that
threatens to annihilate us. If we are so wise, why are we so self-destructive?
NEXUS considers how the flow of information has shaped us, and our world.
Taking us from the Stone Age through the Bible, early modern witch-hunts,
Stalinism, Nazism and the resurgence of populism today, Yuval Noah Harari asks
us to consider the complex relationship between information and truth,
bureaucracy and mythology, wisdom and power. He explores how different
societies and political systems have wielded information to achieve their
goals, for good and ill. And he addresses the urgent choices we face as non-
human intelligence threatens our very existence. Information is not the raw
material of truth; neither is it a mere weapon. NEXUS explores the hopeful
middle ground between these extremes, and of rediscovering our shared
humanity.
"After narrowly escaping death, police officer Robyn Penhaligon leaves behind her life in Boston in search of some answers. Starting with Mac Galbraith, the Scottish father who abandoned her to pursue his career in private security. To reconnect with Mac, Robyn will finally meet a man she's long resented: Lachlan Adair. Hostility instantly brews between Robyn and Lachlan. She thinks the head of the Adair family is high-handed and self-important. And finding closure with Mac is proving more difficult than she ever imagined"--Back cover
'There's never been a more honest or raw memoir ... and it may just save
lives' Daily Mail'Funny, fascinating, compelling ... also a wonderful read for
fans of Friends' The TimesThe beloved star of Friends takes us behind the
scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this...
SONNY'S ON THE RUN Sonny is a model prisoner. He listens to the confessions of other inmates, and absolves them of their sins. HE'S BEEN LIED TO HIS WHOLE LIFE But then one prisoner's confession changes everything. He knows something about Sonny's disgraced father. SONNY WANTS REVENGE He needs to break out of prison and make those responsible pay for their crimes. WHATEVER THE COST
Harry Hole is back in Oslo. He's been away for some time, but his ghosts have a way of catching up with him. The case that brings him back is already closed. There is no room for doubt; the young junkie was shot dead by a fellow addict. Denied permission to reopen the investigation, Harry strikes out on his own. Beneath the city's eerie tranquillity, he discovers a trail, of violence and mysterious disappearances seemingly unnoticed by the police. At every turn Harry is faced with a conspiracy of silence. (From back cover).
OVER 33 MILLION BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDE The police urgently need Harry Hole A killer is stalking Oslo's streets. Police officers are being slain at the scenes of crimes they once investigated, but failed to solve. The murders are brutal, the media reaction hysterical. But this time, Harry can't help anyone For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the centre of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. His dedication to his job and his brilliant insights have saved the lives of countless people. But now, with those he loves most facing terrible danger, Harry can't protect anyone. Least of all himself.
Addictive, dangerous, your guiltiest pleasure yet: the thrilling climax to the trilogy.The very place where their passionate love affair began, The Manor, fills with guests on what should be the happiest day of Ava and Jesse's lives. She has accepted that she'll never tame the fierceness in Jesse, and she doesn't want to. Their love is profound, their connection powerful, but just when she thinks that she's finally got beneath his guarded exterior, more questions arise which lead Ava to believe that Jesse Ward may not be the man she thinks he is. He knows too well how to take her to a place beyond ecstasy...but will he also drive her to the brink of despair? It's time for this man to confess.Includes a bonus scene from Jesse's perspective.
Book 2 of the #1 New York Times bestselling This Man trilogy Jesse Ward drowned her with his intensity and blindsided her with his passion, but he kept her away from his dark secrets and broken soul. Leaving him was the only way Ava O'Shea could survive. She should have known that Jesse Ward is impossible to escape--and now he's back in her life, determined to remind her of the sensual pleasures they had shared. Ava is equally determined to get at the truth beneath this man's steely exterior. That means letting herself get close to the Lord of the Manor once more. And it's exactly where Jesse wants her--within touching distance...
Interior designer Ava O'Shea doesn't want to be attracted to Jesse Ward, a devastatingly handsome, utterly confident, pleasure-seeking playboy who knows no boundaries. She can't control the overwhelming desire that he stirs in her. She knows that her heart will never survive him and her instinct is telling her to run, but Jesse is not willing to let her go. He wants her and is determined to have her
S iznimnom narativnom snagom Coleen McCullough, jedna od najčitanijih književnica današnjice, uvlači čitatelja u vrtlog viteštva, strasti i raskoši, koji se zove stari Rim. U toj prijestolnici čitavog poznatog svijeta, sudbinske i obiteljske veze spajaju trojicu naizgled potpuno različitih muškaraca: Gaja Julija – iz drevne patricijske obitelji Cezara, Gaja Marija – vojnoga genija sputanog u političkoj karijeri vlastitim skromnim porijeklom te Lucija Kornelija – ambicioznog i častohlepnog patricija iz osiromašene obitelji Sula. U tom uzavrelom ljudskom mravinjaku, nitko još ne sluti kolika će se moć uskoro naći u njihovim rukama... Roman Put Časti prvi je dio trilogije „Prvi čovjek Rima“ koja se temelji na antičkim izvorima kao i na radovima suvremenih historiografa poput Pauly-Wissowa, Broughton, Syme, Mommsen, Munzer, Scullar i drugih.
In the depths of winter a killer stalks the city streets. Two women are found drowned in their own blood. A third woman is hanged from a diving board. YOU ARE ALLOWING THIS KILLING TO GO ON. The crime scenes offer no clues, the media is reaching fever pitch, and the police are running out of options. IT'S TIME THIS WAS STOPPED ... There is only one man who can help them catch the killer. But Inspector Harry Hole doesn't want to be found ... BECAUSE I HAVE APPOINTED THE NEXT VICTIM.
From the internationally bestselling author of 'No God but God' comes a provocative and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth.
A multi-million #1 bestseller and now a major motion picture, this poignant story explores the life of Hazel, a terminally ill teenager whose world shifts when she meets Augustus Waters at a Cancer Kid Support Group. Despite her diagnosis, Hazel's journey takes an unexpected turn as she navigates love, life, and loss. The narrative is insightful, bold, and infused with dark humor, making it both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Critics praise it as a touching, fiercely funny novel that captures the voices of a young generation, filled with wisdom and emotional depth. The story is not just for teenagers; it resonates with readers of all ages, offering a moving exploration of grief and the human experience. With its clever, irreverent tone, it defies categorization and invites readers to reflect on the beauty and tragedy of being alive. The love story between Hazel and Augustus is both humorous and poignant, ensuring that readers will laugh, cry, and perhaps even discover something profound about love and living. John Green's masterful storytelling makes this a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and insight into the complexities of life.
Both books in the Grail Quest series these books Chronicle the adventures of young Thomas of Hookton, "a big, bony, black-haired country boy". Thomas rejects the church in favour of the life of an archer in France after his village is brutally sacked by the French.
Overview: When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably. Shocked, intrigued, and, ultimately, repelled by Christian's singular erotic tastes, Ana demands a deeper commitment. Determined to keep her, Christian agrees. Now, Ana and Christian have it all - love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Ana must somehow learn to share Christian's opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own identity. And Christian must overcome his compulsion to control as he wrestles with the demons of a tormented past. Just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune, malice, and fate conspire to make Ana's deepest fears turn to reality
