The history of Johnnie Walker, beginning in 1820, is also the history of Scotch whisky. But who was John Walker--the man who started the story? And how did his business grow from the shelves of a small grocery shop in Kilmarnock to become the world's numbe
Tootekood: 25068705GTIN: 9781432875923Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family & home stories
Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially strugg
First it was a media sensation. Then it became the New York Times bestseller and #1 international bestseller A Long Way Home. Now it's Lion, the major motion picture starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara--nominated f
Tootekood: 25276656GTIN: 9781537059860Anthologies: general
Marian Forrester is the symbolic flower of the Old American West. She draws her strength from that solid foundation, bringing delight and beauty to her elderly husband, to the small town of Sweet Water where they live, to the prairie land itself, and to th
How light and alive she was! Like a bird caught in a net . . .Marian Forrester enchants everyone around her: her husband, an elderly railroad pioneer; the small town of Sweet Water; and Niel Herbert, her unwavering confidant. Yet, her irresistible charm and dazzling wit conceal a dangerous vulnerability - and her greatest secret. A significant inspiration for The Great Gatsby, this exquisite novella is a poignant elegy for a bygone era, fading into history.
One part mixtape, one part disorientation guide, and one part career retrospective, Kyle "Guante" Tran Myhre's debut looks you directly in the eye and doesn't let you flinch. Ranging from justice to love, community action to personal reflection, A Love Son
Bringing the same fresh and engaging approach that characterized his critically acclaimed "Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece," Kahn tells the story of the genesis, creation, and aftermath of this classic recording.
Tootekood: 28129201GTIN: 9781794516298Dating, relationships, living together & marriage: advice
A Lover's Guide to Happiness Increased, a book that takes you on a pathway to forever happiness, if you properly use its gifts it is offering you. You must remember that this is a guide to enhance the relationships of those in mourning of true love. Many d
Tootekood: 12407762GTIN: 9781619021044Relating to ethnic minorities & groups
Like Jhumpa Lahriri, Monica Ali and Arundhati Roy, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has long captured the Western-Indian experience. In this expansive story collection, Jhabvala continues her lifelong meditation on East and West. Set in India, England, and New York Ci
Tootekood: 13070643GTIN: 9788467580587Children’s & teenage literature studies: general
Hoy Lulú sale de paseo con su madre y ve cosas que tienenformas muydiferentes.Unlibro de cartón con solapas conel que el ni?odescubrirá las formasde una manera fácil y divertida.
The enemy has risen from the grave. Together we slayers must stand or one by one we will fall. Ali Bell and Cole Holland's crew of zombie slayers thought they'd won the war against Anima Industries, the evil company responsible for capturing an
This English and Chinese bilingual edition of a "A Madman's Diary" was first published in 1918 by Lu Xun, one of the greatest writers in 20th-century Chinese literature. This short story is one of the first and most influential modern works written in vern
Ning is bereft after she unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her motherthe poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister. Her only hope is a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shennong-shimasters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life.But between the backstabbing competitors and bloody court politics, Ning might be the one in more danger.
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 48, Publishers: New York Review of Books, Author: Marika Maijala,Mia Spangenberg, ISBN-13: 9781962770286, Date of issue: 2025
Tootekood: 06756198GTIN: 9781476738017Fiction: general & literary
Read the New York Times bestseller that has taken the world by storm In this "charming debut" (People) from one of Sweden's most successful authors, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a b
Tootekood: 36976402GTIN: 9781646091157Manga & Asian style comics
Having won hearts and topped charts in Japan, this hotly anticipated series about an older gentleman and his unique, adorable cat is available in English for the first time!Spying a bedraggled cat outside the window one day, Fukumaru is shocked to realize that the he and the stranger are acquainted from their days in the pet shop! Fukumaru notices that his former compaw-triot is beaten and bruised and tries to get his attention, but the black cat puffs up menacingly and flees. In his anxiety to help his old friend, Fukumaru manages to get out of the house! Will Mr. Kanda's beloved kitty ever find his way home or is he destined for a life on the streets as a stray?!
Tootekood: 11067362GTIN: 9781451645095Biography: historical, political & military
"A fascinating historical account...A snapshot of the American Dream culminating with this country's mid-century greatness" (The Wall Street Journal). THE STORY OF A GREAT AMERICAN BUILDER AT the peak of his power, in the 1940s and 1950s,
Paul Newman wore his Daytona Rolex every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant gold Tiffany watch, gifted to him by a friend on his birthday, to the famous Yalta Conference where he shook the hands of Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. JFK's Omega worn to his presidential inauguration, Ralph Lauren's watch purchased from Andy Warhol's personal collection, Sir Edmund Hillary's Rolex worn during the first-ever summit of Mt. Everest...these and many more compose the stories of the world's most coveted watches captured in A Man and His Watch.Matthew Hranek, a watch collector and NYC men's style fixture, has travelled the world conducting firsthand interviews and diving into exclusive collections to gather the never-before- told stories of 76 watches, complete with stunning original photography of every single piece.
There is something about Ove. At first sight, he is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly, joggers, shop assistants who talk in code, and the perpetrators of the vicious coup d'etat that ousted him as Chairman of the Residents' Association. He will persist in making his daily inspection rounds of the local streets. But isn't it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so? In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible...The word-of-mouth bestseller causing a sensation across Europe, Fredrik Backman's heartwarming debut is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step - and less ready to judge on first impressions a man you might one day wish to have as your dearest friend.
Tootekood: 11078593GTIN: 9781476738024Fiction: general & literary
In this New York Times bestselling "charming debut” (People)—soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks—from one of Sweden’s most successful authors, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him "the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time?Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents’ association to their very foundations.A feel-good story in the spirit of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, Fredrik Backman’s novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. "If there was an award for 'Most Charming Book of the Year,’ this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down” (Booklist, starred review).
Tootekood: 11119469GTIN: 9781594139833Fiction: general & literary
At first sight, Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly, joggers, shop assistants who talk in code, and the perpetrators of the vicious coup d'et
Tootekood: 20229038GTIN: 9780692159118Hunting or shooting animals & game
From the Foreword by Don Thomas: "Like all of the few 'outdoor' books that truly deserve to endure, A Man Made of Elk is, well...different. That's logical enough, for the same can be said of its author. A former Marine pilot a
Tootekood: 10999113GTIN: 9780452281905Biography: general
"All those years you tried your best to break me, and I'm still here. One day you'll see, I'm going to make something of myself". These words were Dave Pelzer's declaration of independence to his mother, and they represented the ultimate act of self-reliance. Dave's father never intervened as his mother abused him with shocking brutality. The more than two million readers of Pelzer's previous international bestsellers, A Child Called "It" and The Lost Boy, know that he lived to tell his courageous story. But even after he was rescued, his life remained haunted by memories of his years as the bruised, cowering "It" locked in his mother's basement. Desperately trying to make something of his life, Dave was determined to weather every setback and gain strength from adversity.With stunning generosity of spirit, Dave Pelzer invites readers on his journey to discover how a lost, nameless boy finally found himself in the heart and soul of a man who is free at last.
Tootekood: 11370042GTIN: 9780312979232Biography: general
One of the most powerful crime figures in American history takes readers inside the world of the Mafia, revealing the inner workings of New York's Five Families.Bonanno describes how the Mafia has not only dominated local business, but also influenced national politics.
Tootekood: 16362936GTIN: 9780876391822Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music
(Berklee Guide). Learn jazz drums from one of the classic texts of jazz drumming, Alan Dawson. This book presents some of his seminal thoughts about drumming technique. The book also includes several articles about jazz styles and history by DownBeat magaz
