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Two billion people today identify as Christians, with the implication that Jesus is the focus of their relationship with God, and their way of living in the world. Such followers of Jesus are now more numerous and make up a greater proportion of the world's population than ever before. Despite its decline in the West, Christianity is rapidly increasing in areas such as Africa and China. Richard Bauckham explores the historical figure of Jesus, evaluating the sources and concluding that they provide us with good historical evidence for his life and teaching. In order to place Jesus in his proper historical context, as a Jew from Galilee in the early first century of our era, Bauckham looks at Jewish religion and society in the land of Israel under Roman rule. He explores Jesus' symbolic practices as well as his teachings, looks at his public career and emphasises how his actions, such as healing and his association with notorious sinners, were just as important as his words. Bauckham shows that Jesus was devoted to the God of Israel, with a special focus on God's fatherly love and compassion, and like every Jewish teacher he expounded the Torah, but did so in his own distinctive way. With a discussion about the way Jesus understood himself and what finally led to his death as a criminal on a Roman cross, he concludes by considering the significance Jesus has come to have for Christian faith worldwide. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

An Uncut Magazine Book of the Year A Telegraph Book of the Year A Financial Times Book of the Year 'An adventurer, an entrepreneur, a buccaneer, a visionary' - BONO As the founder of Island Records, renowned music producer Chris Blackwell has discovered and worked with some of the most legendary artists of the second half of the twentieth century - from Steve Winwood to Cat Stevens, Bob Marley to Grace Jones, U2 to Roxy Music, via Nick Drake, the B-52's and Robert Palmer. A maverick free spirit himself, Blackwell turned Island into a home for groundbreaking musicians and their wildly divergent music styles, playing an instrumental role in bringing reggae to the world stage. Now, as he turns eighty-five, the great raconteur takes us back to the island where it all began: Jamaica - the paradise where his family once partied with the likes of Noël Coward, Ian Fleming and Errol Flynn and where, as local Jamaican sounds began to adopt contemporary American trends, Blackwell's burgeoning musical instincts flourished. It was also the birthplace of the cutting-edge Island Records, founded by Blackwell in 1959. But that was just the start of a truly remarkable career... Winding through the music industry, this fascinating memoir makes for a giddy ride, encountering Island's many esteemed collaborators over the years and unpacking the initiatives, decisions and risks that ultimately brought such enduring success to Blackwell, both in music and beyond. Autorid: Chris Blackwell, Paul Morley

A fool couldnt ride the Vincent Black Shadow more than once, but a fool can ride a Ducati 900 many times, and it will always be a bloodcurdling kind of fun. That is the Curse of Speed which has plagued me all my life. I am a slave to it. On my tombstone they will carve, IT NEVER GOT FAST ENOUGH FOR ME. Hunter S. Thompson Sons of Thunder, Neil Bradfords exhilaratingly high-octane collection of motorcycle writing, makes a persuasive case for the unique excitement and emotional experience offered by one of mankinds greatest inventions. Featuring full-throttle tales by T.E. Lawrence, Roald Dahl, Melissa Holbrook Pierson, Robert Hughes and many others, and ranging from Hunter S. Thompsons rip-roaring prose to lyrical contributions from Ted Hughes, Thom Gunn and Robert Pirsig, the groundbreaking Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance author, Sons of Thunder is a thrilling tribute to the pleasures and perils of riding this awesome machine. Autorid: Neil Bradford, Neil Bradford

For fans of All the Colours of the Dark and Where the Crawdads Sing, a beautiful atmospheric thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Tall Bones THE TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH 'Propulsive, bold and brutal...A truly atmospheric thriller.' Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of All the Colours of the Dark 'Bewitching... thought provoking, character driven crime fiction.' Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the Train Sublime. The best thing Ive read in ages. Will Dean, bestselling author of The Chamber _______ The Labasques arent like other families. Living in a shack out in the swamps, they scrape a living hunting down alligators just to get by. To the good people of Jacknife, Louisiana, they are trouble-makers, outcasts, the kind of people you wouldnt want living on your doorstep. So when Cutter Labasque is found face down in the muddy swamp, no one seems to care, not even her two rough-cut brothers. The only person who questions the official verdict of suicide is Cutters childhood friend, Loyal May, who has just returned home to care for her ageing mother. Loyal left town at the age of 18, having betrayed everything she valued most. Now, there may be no way for her to find forgiveness, but there may be restitution, if she can find out what really did happen to Cutter... Set against the haunting beauty of Southern Louisiana, Our Last Wild Days is a compulsive, evocative novel about a tight-knit community and the secrets they want to keep hidden. What lifts Anna Baileys marvellous second novel is the hothouse lyricism of their writing, which is as lush as the setting The Times Book of the Month A brooding, evocative novel i paper best new crime and thriller books The author hit the Sunday Times bestseller list with their debut and Im certain this will follow Prima A remarkable job of conjuring up the haunted swamplands of southern LouisianaA particularly spicy gumbo of a thriller Daily Mail ______ WHAT READERS & AUTHORS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR LAST WILD DAYS: 'A masterpiece...you will be hooked!' 5-star reader review 'A sweltering fever dream of a novel brimming with atmosphere, tension, and a truly unforgettable cast of characters.' Colin Walsh, bestselling author of Kala 'If you like Chris Whitaker (another Brit who does small-town America so well) this is for you' 5-star reader review 'The heat and humidity sink into your bones as you are sucked into the lives of the people of the backwaters' 5-star reader review 'With a setting as atmospheric as Where the Crawdads Sing...a stunningly written thriller' Nikki Smith, author of Look What You Made Me Do 'A brooding atmosphere with loads of twists along the way that will keep you guessing' 5-star reader review 'Exquisite. A rare, extraordinary talent' C.J.Cooke, bestselling author of The Lighthouse Witches 'Every page is enthralling and to be read with your breath held against what's coming next.' 5-star reader review 'Likely to be one of my books of the year' 5-star reader review 'Filled with lines worth tattooing and passages worth framing.' Megan Collins, author of Cross my Heart 'Anna Bailey is the master of things that move in the dark, with language so lush you feel like you could reach out and touch it' Hayley Scrivenor, bestselling author of Dirt Town 'Raw and unflinching...a stunner.' Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight is the Darkest Hour 'I didn't want this one to end...a perfect crime thriller' 5-star reader review Autorid: Anna Bailey

From the author of THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE... A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK Chosen by BARACK OBAMA as a favourite read TOP TEN books of the year, NEW YORK TIMES & WASHINGTON POST NATIONAL BOOK AWARD winning author 'Brilliantly imagined, larger than life, a tragicomedic epic.' JOYCE CAROL OATES 'Deeply felt, beautifully written and profoundly humane.' JUNOT DIAZ 'Among the greatest American storytellers of our time.' BOOKPAGE 'A modern day Mark Twain' NYT Book Review The year is 1969. In a housing project in south Brooklyn, a shambling old church deacon called Sportcoat shoots - for no apparent reason - the local drug-dealer who used to be part of the church's baseball team. The repercussions of that moment draw in the whole community, from Sportcoat's best friend - Hot Sausage - to the local Italian mobsters, the police (corrupt and otherwise), and the stalwart ladies of the Five Ends Baptist Church. DEACON KING KONG is a book about a community under threat, about the ways people pull together in an age when the old rules are being rewritten. It is very funny in places, and heartbreaking in others. From a prize-winning storyteller, this New York Times bestseller shows us that not all secrets are meant to be hidden, and that the communities we build are fragile but vital. ______________________ 'When I met James McBride, I felt like I'd had coffee with a hysterically funny Leo Tolstoy' Ethan Hawke 'A hilarious, pitch-perfect comedy set in the Brooklyn projects of the late 1960s. This alone may qualify it as one of the year's best novels.' The Washington Post What Goodreads readers are saying: ***** 'Deacon King Kong is one of those novels whose brilliance sneaks up on you. I haven't been this pleasantly surprised by a book in a while.' ***** 'I do believe I just finished one of my all time favorite books. I loved every minute spent with Sportcoat and his community. A good old fashioned yarn shot through with truth, spirit, and humor. I LOVED it!' ***** 'This book was a balm for my soul, a portrait of a black church community circa 1969 with sweet characters (well, most of them), interconnections that stretch back decades, and a plot with more than one mystery at its heart.' ***** '"Deacon" has the texture of folk lore and fable mixed with the unexpected rhythms of jazz and the noisy streets of late 1960s Brooklyn.' ***** 'The ending was one of those where you clutch your heart and want to hug the book (or your Kindle).' Author of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, a Waterstones Book of the Month 2024 Autorid: James McBride

'Broad in scope, generous in spirit and wittily accompanied by Risbridger's commentary' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent Set Me On Fire is an anthology for a new moment in poetry: a collection of fresh, vibrant voices from poets all over the globe, both living and dead. With an intuitive, accessible, feelings-first format, these are poems for the moments when you really need to know that someone else has been there too. These are poems about eating and kissing and having too many feelings, about being outside and inside and loving someone so much you think you might die. They are about break-ups and getting back together and oh-god-it's-complicated-don't-ask-me moments. They are about wanting and waiting and having, about grieving and life after death and the end of the world. They are, in other words, about being alive. Autorid: Ella Risbridger

THE ADDICTIVE NEW SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN 'Shocking, moving, full of heart . . . A Slow Fire Burning shows a writer at the height of her powers.' Observer (Thriller of the Month) 'Superbly told, its twists and turns reveal the slow fire burning inside each which might just destroy them. Utterly compelling.' Daily Mail 'What is wrong with you?' Laura has spent most of her life being judged. She's seen as hot-tempered, troubled, a loner. Some even call her dangerous. Miriam knows that just because Laura is witnessed leaving the scene of a horrific murder with blood on her clothes, that doesn't mean she's a killer. Bitter experience has taught her how easy it is to get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Carla is reeling from the brutal murder of her nephew. She trusts no one: good people are capable of terrible deeds. But how far will she go to find peace? Innocent or guilty, everyone is damaged. Some are damaged enough to kill. Look what you started. __________ 'Fast-paced, highly charged and carried off with so much confidence that it is impossible to resist.' Sunday Times 'A Slow Fire Burning is a treat: utterly readable, moving in parts and saturated with the kind of localised detail that made The Girl on the Train so compelling.' Guardian 'From the first sentence to the last, this explosive, startling novel grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go.' Kate Mosse 'Twists and turns like a great thriller should, but it's also deep, intelligent and intensely human' Lee Child 'Gripping and intriguing, I loved every moment' S J Watson 'Twists and turns galore...Paula Hawkins is a genius.' Lisa Jewell 'Dark and disturbing, this twisted story with its cast of damaged characters builds to a brilliant conclusion. This one will stay with you for a long time. ' Shari Lapena 'The queen of the psychological thriller is back with her best book yet. It's such an addictive read . . . an absolute must-read' Prima 'Paula Hawkins at her best.' Renee Knight Autorid: Paula Hawkins

"How to describe the ecstatic song of larks? How the writers and poets have tried..." Skylarks are the heralds of our countryside. Their music is the quintessential sound of spring. The spirit of English pastoralism, they inspire poets, composers and farmers alike. In the trenches of World War I they were a reminder of the chattering meadows of home. Perhaps you were up with the lark, or as happy as one. History has seen us poeticise and musicise the bird, but also capture and eat them. We watch as they climb the sky, delight in their joyful singing, and yet we harm them too. The Soaring life of the Lark explores the music and poetry; the breath-taking heights and struggle to survive of one of Britain's most iconic songbirds. PRAISE FOR JOHN LEWIS-STEMPEL 'Britain's finest living nature writer' - The Times 'Lewis-Stempel is a fourth-generation farmer gifted with an extraordinary ability to write prose that soars and sings' - Daily Mail Autorid: John Lewis-Stempel

_________________'Something close to divine inspiration' - The TimesWhen Christopher Somerville, author of the The January Man ('a truly wonderful, uplifting book, bursting with life' - Nicholas Crane), set out to explore Britain’s cathedrals, he found his fixed ideas shaken to the roots.Starting out, he pictured cathedrals – Britain possesses over one hundred – as great unmoving bastions of tradition. But as he journeys among favourites old and new, he discovers buildings and communities that have been in constant upheaval for a thousand years. Here are stories of the monarchs and bishops who ordered the building of these massive but unstable structures, the masons whose genius brought them into being, the peasant labourers who erected (and died on) the scaffolding. We learn of rogue saints exploited by holy sinners, the pomp and prosperity that followed these ships of stone, the towns that grew up in their shadows, the impact of the Black Death, the Reformation and icon-smashing Puritanism, the revival brought about by the Industrial Revolution, and the hope and disillusion of two world wars.Meeting believers and non-believers, architects and archaeologists, the cleaner who dusts the monuments and the mason who judges stone by its taste, we delve deep into the private lives and the uncertain future of these ever-voyaging Ships of Heaven. Autorid: Christopher Somerville

'Britain's finest living nature writer' THE TIMES 'Lewis-Stempel's greatest gift remains his prose, with all its vividness and energy' THE DAILY MAIL 'The hottest nature writer around' THE SPECTATOR At night, the normal rules of Nature do not apply. In the night-wood I have met a badger coming the other way, tipped my cap, said hello. The animals do not expect us humans to be abroad in the dark, which is their time, when the world still belongs to them. That was in winter. The screaming of a tawny owl echoed off the bare trees. For all of our street-lamp civilization, you can still hear the call of the wild. If, if, you go out after the decline of the day... As the human world settles down each evening, nocturnal animals prepare to take back the countryside. Taking readers on four walks through the four seasons, acclaimed nature writer and farmer John Lewis-Stempel reveals a world bursting with life and normally hidden from view. Out beyond the cities, it is still possible to see the night sky full of stars, or witness a moonbow, an arch of white light in the heavens. It is time for us to leave our lairs and go tramping. To join our fellow creatures of the night. Autorid: John Lewis-Stempel

The long awaited tenth instalment in the internationally bestselling Tales of the City series. 'A breeze' The Times 'Delightful comedy of manners' iPaper 'A welcome tenth instalment of his iconic Tales Of The City saga' Mail on Sunday 'A witty novel about identity and finding a family in 1980s England' Woman&Home 'The message still shines out in the new book- find the people who love and understand you' The Scotsman ____________________ The tenth novel in the beloved Tales of the City series, Armistead Maupin's best-selling San Francisco saga. When Mona Ramsey married Lord Teddy Roughton to secure his visa-allowing him to remain in San Francisco to fulfil his wildest dreams-she never imagined she would, by age 48, be the sole owner of Easley House, a romantic country manor in the UK. Now, with her adopted son, Wilfred, Mona has opened Easley's doors to paying guests to keep her inherited English manor afloat. As they welcome a married American couple to Easley, Mona and Wilfred discover their new guests' terrible secret. Instead of focussing on the imminent arrival of old friend Michael Tolliver and matriarch Anna Madrigal, Mona will need to use her considerable charm, willpower and wiles to set things right before Easley's historic Midsummer ceremony. Hurdling barriers both social and sexual, Maupin leads the eccentric tenants of Barbary Lane through heartbreak and triumph, through nail-biting terrors and gleeful coincidences in 1980s San Francisco and beyond. The result is a glittering and addictive comedy of manners that continues to beguile new generations of readers. Autorid: Armistead Maupin

'The funniest book about politics I have ever read' Alastair Campbell 'Blending sharp satire with wit... a comedic reflection on the divided world' The Scotsman 'The perfect read for anyone hooked on politics and enjoys good plot laced with humour' Sunday Express HilariousOFarrell knows his stuff and, in an election year, his wry take on British politics at its most febrile is terrific value Mail on Sunday _________________ All across Britain, a generation of grown-up children are graduating from university, moving back in to their old bedrooms and showing their gratitude by berating their parents for their out-of-date politics. All across Britain, a generation of grown-up children are graduating from university, moving back in to their old bedrooms and showing their gratitude by berating their parents for their out-of-date politics. But for proud and high-profile left-wingers Emma and Eddie Hughes, the return of their only child is a far greater challenge than they ever could have anticipated. Young Dylan had warned them there was something personal he needed to tell them, but nothing could have prepared his right-on parents for the shocking revelation he delivers. Their son is a Conservative. From John OFarrell, author of the bestselling political satire, Things Can Only Get Better, comes Family Politics, an insightful, sharply funny and and warm-hearted antidote to our divided times. _________________ Praise for John O'Farrell 'John OFarrell couldnt be unfunny if he tried Alan Johnson A joy to read but it is also highly relevant to the contemporary culture' John Boyne 'More laugh-out-loud gags than the Tory Party has had recent leadership campaigns' Big Issue A touch of self-deprecation and a sense of humour John OFarrell has these qualities in spades Guardian If everyone read this book the country would be a far better place. I laughed, I cried, I loved it Jim Down Autorid: John O'Farrell

Those we love are never forgotten and it is never too late to try again FUNNY, UPLIFTING STORY ABOUT THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP AND FINDING LOVE IN UNEXPECTED PLACES, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LENNI AND MARGOT 'Heart-tuggingly lovely'***** 'Can't wait to recommend' ***** 'Poignant, funny, emotional' ***** 'Read it. You'll be glad you did' ***** 'This book is pure joy' Prima ______________ Eddie Winston is ninety years old. He has lived and he has loved, but he has never been kissed. A true gentleman and incurable romantic, Eddie spends his days volunteering at a charity shop, where he sorts through the donations of the living and the dead, preserving letters and tokens of love along the way. It is here that he meets Bella, a troubled young woman who, aged twenty-four, has just lost the love of her life. When Bella learns that Eddie is yet to have his first kiss, she resolves to help him finally find love, sparking an adventure that will take them to unexpected places and, they hope, bring Eddie to the moment he has waited for all his life. As Bella helps Eddie and Eddie helps, well, everyone, a soul-stirring story of friendship and kindness unfolds as we see how those we love are never forgotten and it is never too late to try again. ________ 'Brimming over with kindness and hope' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins 'Lives up to the brilliance of The One Hundred Years of Lenni & Margot and, dare I say it surpasses it' Julietta Henderson Readers adore EDDIE WINSTON: Overflows with joy. You will laugh and cry, mostly happy tears, but not all. Read it youll be glad you did ***** Absolutely heart-tuggingly lovely ***** 4.24 am, and Ive just finished this. Beautifully written poignant, funny, emotional and lovely. A huge 5 stars ***** 'I couldnt wait to finish it fast enough to recommend to my book-reading bestie ***** Autorid: Marianne Cronin

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. DISCOVER THE NEW JACKSON BRODIE NOVEL, FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SHRINES OF GAIETY 'How delicious to have Jackson Brodie back, this time in a story that starts off in Agatha Christie's world but soon becomes a landscape that could only have been crafted from the pen of the incomparable Kate Atkinson' Ian Rankin 'Christie would be proud . . . I defy you not to snort with laughter as the novel progresses to its farcical denouement. Atkinson is brilliant' Observer ***** Welcome to Rook Hall. The stage is set. The players are ready. By nights end, a murderer will be revealed. Ex-detective Jackson Brodie is staving off a bad case of midlife malaise when he is called to a sleepy Yorkshire town, and the seemingly tedious matter of a stolen painting. But one theft leads to another, including the disappearance of a valuable Turner from Burton Makepeace, home to Lady Milton and her family. Once a magnificent country house, Burton Makepeace has now partially been converted into a hotel, hosting Murder Mystery weekends. As paying guests, a vicar, an ex-army officer, impecunious aristocrats, and old friends converge, we are treated a fiendishly clever mystery; one that pays homage to the masters of the genrefrom Agatha Christie to Dorothy Sayers. Brilliantly inventive, with all of Atkinsons signature wit, wordplay and narrative brio, Death at the Sign of the Rook may be Jackson Brodies most outrageous and memorable case yet. **** 'Sharp, droll and knowing as ever, Atkinson has huge fun with the set-up; the supporting cast is terrific, and the rueful Brodie, ever more mindful of the passing years, feels like an old friend.' Guardian Delicious character studies fine writing, wit, originality and eccentricity even as it induces a warm glow Telegraph 'Another brilliant addition to her impressive oeuvre, Atkinson masterfully blends intricate plotting with rich character development, delivering a mystery that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging. Glamour The set-up is a delight, paying homage to traditional Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries the characters are well-drawn, their stories unfolding alongside each other until gradually the strands unite, keeping the reader guessing how they will ultimately tie together. A great read. PA Media Superior writing...a highly entertaining read Grazia Kate Atkinson, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2024 Autorid: Kate Atkinson

Discover the heartwarmingly witty new historical novel about changing (sometimes reluctantly) with the times in the aftermath of WW2, perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell and Rachel Joyce. A deeply pleasurable postwar tale' Guardian 'Generous, touching and romantic' Clare Chambers One of our finest writers of literary entertainment Spectator 'Sometimes books that are this funny are easy to underestimate, but Small Bomb at Dimperley is wiser than a good many ponderously serious tomes. An absolute joy to read' The Times __________ It's 1945, and Corporal Valentine Vere-Thissett, aged 23, is on his way home. But home is Dimperley, built in the 1500s, vast and dilapidated, up to its eaves in debt and half-full of fly-blown taxidermy and dependent relatives, the latter clinging to a way of life that has gone forever. And worst of all - following the death of his heroic older brother - Valentine is now Sir Valentine, and is responsible for the whole bloody place. To Valentine, its a millstone; to Zena Baxter, who has never really had a home before being evacuated there with her small daughter, its a place of wonder and sentiment, somewhere that she cant bear to leave. But Zena has been living with a secret, and the end of the war means she has to face a reckoning of her own Funny, sharp and touching, Small Bomb at Dimperley is both a love story and a bittersweet portrait of an era of profound loss, and renewal. ____________ More praise for Small Bomb at Dimperley A future classic Woman&Home 'This is Lissa Evans at the peak of her mighty powers' India Knight Brilliantly written, gloriously funny... a heart-warming read about learning to live again Sun 'Incredibly assured and affecting... the perfect novel to be read in such dark times Graham Norton Perfectly pitched, funny tale, sprinkled with peppery observations and speckled with a poignant bitter-sweetness Daily Mail Autorid: Lissa Evans

Englands landscape is iconic a tapestry of distinctive habitats that together make up a country unique for its rich diversity of flora and fauna. Concentrating on twelve habitats, John Lewis-Stempel leads us from estuary to park, chalk downland to woodland , river to field, village to moor, lake to heath, fen to coastal cliffs, in a book that is unquestionably his magnum opus. Referencing beloved great writers in whose footsteps he treads Gilbert White, John Clare, W. H. Hudson, Richard Jefferies, Edward Thomas and combining breathtakingly beautiful prose with detailed wildlife observation, botanical fact and ancient folklore, Lewis-Stempel immerses himself in each place, discovering their singular atmosphere, the play of the seasons; the feel of the wind in midwinter; the sounds of daybreak; how twilight settles. Each one whether managed park or wild moor, plunging cliff or man-made Broads has also shaped human life, forming our idea of ourselves and our sense of what England means. England: A Natural History is the definitive volume on the English landscape, and the capstone of John Lewis-Stempels nature writing. ............................................................................. ........................... No-one comes close to Lewis-Stempels ability to paint the English landscape in words. Maddeningly brilliant. - Sally Coulthard, author of A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects Autorid: John Lewis-Stempel

INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD'S TRAVEL WRITING BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026 THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATION - **SPECIALLY COMMENDED** A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2025 From the acclaimed author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia, comes a new journey, following four 19th century elephants marched from the East African coast towards Congo, to tell a heartbreaking story of folly and colonial greed. 'BEST SUMMER BOOKS OF 2025: An illuminating tale of imperial ambition and ineptitude.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A beautiful, intelligent and heartfelt book, a brilliantly researched account of an imperial fever dream alongside a no less feverish contemporary journey'- THE SUNDAY TIMES 'History and travelogue combine wonderfully in this tale of colonial plunder and hubrisSophy Roberts luminous new book is a journey through Africa from Zanzibar to Lake Tanganyika and back, retracing the steps of a long-forgotten expedition.' - GUARDIAN 'This is a marvellous book, an important footnote to history - of Sophy Roberts' intrepid travel with a real purpose, shining a light on colonialism, Belgian and British, and their peculiar obsessions.' - Paul Theroux, author of The Great Railway Bazaar Masterfully weaving adventure, intrigue and the darker truths of colonial ambition into a story as gripping as it is eye-opening. - Levison Wood, author of Walking the Nile 'Deeply researched. Brings to life a bizarre and long-forgotten story of Africa with empathy, intriguing encounters and memorable characters, not least the elephants themselves. - Luke Pepera, author of Motherland: A Journey through 500,000 Years of African Culture and Identity Sophy Roberts brings history to life, tackling difficult, sensitive subjects with careful, exquisite prose. Unputdownable. - Mary Harper, author of Getting Somalia Wrong? 'A brave and searching book, rich in history and fierce in spirit. The best sort of travel writing: handsome prose, teeming with humanity and an unwavering sense of wonder.' - Justin Marozzi, author of Baghdad, City of Peace, City of Blood In 1879, King Leopold II of Belgium launched an ambitious plan to plunder Africas resources. The key to cracking open the continent, or so he thought, was its elephants if only he could train them. And so he commissioned the charismatic Irish adventurer Frederick Carter to ship four tamed Asian elephants from India to the East African coast, where they were marched inland towards Congo. The ultimate aim was to establish a training school for African elephants. Following in the footsteps of the four elephants, Roberts pieces together the story of this long-forgotten expedition, in travels that take her to Belgium, Iraq, India, Tanzania and Congo. The storytelling brings to life a compelling cast of historic characters and modern voices, from ivory dealers to Catholic nuns, set against rich descriptions of the landscapes travelled. Roberts digs deep into historic records to reckon with our broken relationship with animals, revealing an extraordinary and enduring story of colonial greed, ineptitude, hypocrisy and folly. A cautionary tale from the early days of the Scramble for Africa, but poignant and scholarly too. Roberts writes beautifully. - Thomas Pakenham, author of The Scramble for Africa A rich, engrossing tapestry of greed and disregard for life Few write as compellingly as Roberts, this is her as only she can write. - Amal Chatterjee, author of Across the Lakes Autorid: Sophy Roberts

Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals, Third Edition offers the latest and most valuable information on animal science and behavioral genetics, carrying on the book’s legacy since its original publication in 1998. This book synthesizes research from behavioral genetics and animal and veterinary science, bridging the gap between these fields. The objective is to show that principles of behavioral genetics have practical applications to agricultural and companion animals. The continuing domestication of animals is a complex process whose myriad impacts on animal behavior are commonly under-appreciated. Genetic factors play a significant role in both species-specific behaviors and behavioral differences exhibited by individuals in the same species. Leading authorities explore the impact of increased intensities of selection on domestic animal behavior. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, herding and guard dogs, and poultry are all included in these discussions of genetics and behavior, making this book useful to veterinarians, livestock producers, laboratory animal researchers and technicians, animal trainers and breeders, and any researcher interested in animal behavior. Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals, Third Edition is the most valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in animal and veterinary science, animal behavior, genetics, ethology, and similar fields. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines will also benefit from the global expertise featured in this newest edition. Provides full and thorough updates to all chapters, ensuring dissemination of the latest data and research Synthesizes research from behavioral genetics, animal science, and veterinary literature Broaches fields of behavior genetics and behavioral research Includes practical applications of principles discovered by behavioral genetics researchers Covers many species ranging from pigs, dogs, foxes, rodents, cattle, horses, and cats Autorid: Temple Grandin

Spatializing Justice calls for architects and urban designers to do more than design buildings and physical systems. Architects should take a position against inequality and practice accordingly. With these thirty short, manifesto-like textsbuilding blocks for a new kind of architectureSpatializing Justice offers a practical handbook for confronting social and economic inequality and uneven urban growth in architectural and planning practice, urging practitioners to adopt approaches that range from redefining infrastructure to retrofitting McMansions. These building blocks call for expanded modes of practice, through which architects can imagine new spatial procedures, political and economic strategies, and modalities of sociability. Challenging existing exclusionary policies can advance a more experimental architecture not bound by formal parameters. Architects must think of themselves as designers not only of things but of civic processes, complicate the ideas of ownership and property, and imagine new sites of research, pedagogy, and intervention. As one of the texts advises, the questions must be different questions if we want different answers. Autorid: Eddy Cruz, Fonna Forman, NODE Berlin Oslo

Pacific Century E Ho'amau no Moananiakea is a substantial publication and catalogue published on the occasion of the Hawai'i Triennial 2022 (HT22), providing key art historical backgrounds and contemporary discussions on art, expanding the frame of reference for the Asia-Pacific region. Curatorial essays by the HT22 co-curators lay out the critical approaches that shaped the framework of the Triennial with the fluid concept of a Pacific Century, while a selection of previously published seminal texts by artists and scholars reflect on the expanded field of art history in the region. Also included is a newly commissioned conversation with Homi K. Bhabha, illuminating his theoretical criticism that continues to carve out a new discursive space where the marginalized find their agency. Each participating Triennial artist is included in a dedicated section with an original introductory text, work information, and images. Pacific Century E Ho'amau no Moananiakea/i> will be an essential resource for critical exploration of contemporary art in Asia-Pacific at large. Autorid: Hawai'i Contemporary, Melissa Chiu, Drew Kahu'aina Broderick, Miwako Tezuka, Homi K. Bhabha, Léuli Eshraghi, New Contributor, Jon Sueda

Suspend your disbelief—you can make it as a screenwriter Behind every blockbuster film and binge-worthy show, there’s a screenwriter—and that writer could be you! Turn your brainstorming sessions into dynamic scripts with the help of Screenwriting For Dummies. Create believable worlds with relatable characters, gripping dialogue, and narrative structures that will keep even the showbiz bigwigs on the edge of their seats. Once you’ve polished your product, it’s time to bring it to market. This book is full of advice that will help you get eyes on your screenplays so you can sell your work and find success as a screenwriter. From web series to movie musicals to feature films, this book shows you how to develop and hone your craft. Learn to think like a screenwriter and turn story ideas into visually driven, relatable scripts that will get noticed Study the elements of a story, like plot structure (beginning, middle, and end) and characterization (wait, who’s that, again?) Hop over the hurdle of writer’s block, and tackle other obstacles that stand in the way of your scriptwriting career Get insider insight into finding an agent and meeting with studio execs, plus alternative markets for your finished work This updated edition covers the latest trends and opportunities—and there are lots of them—for today’s writers. Let Dummies help you map out your story and put your script on the road to production. Thank us when your work goes viral! Autorid: Laura Schellhardt

Onboard diagnostics (OBD) have been an integral part of vehicle design for decades, as OBD-II became mandatory in 1996 for all cars manufactured in the United States. Almost every aspect of the diagnostics system evolved from emissions requirements placed on the automotive industry over the years. Manufacturers responded with increasing complexity in the electronic controls and reporting of errors. Fortunately, some commonization followed in the industry, making the job of a repair technician or do-it-yourself enthusiast slightly easier when working on these challenging systems. Passing emissions has also become critically important to manufacturers of high-performance parts and installation shops in recent years. Both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) have assessed massive fines for violations of the Clean Air Act based largely upon information available from the vehicle’s OBD system. Many states now require that the vehicle be able to pass an OBD check to renew the registration, making proper operation even more important to consumers.OBD-I & OBD-II: A Complete Guide to Diagnosis, Repair & Emissions Compliance is an insider’s guide to modern original equipment manufacturer (OEM) diagnostics systems. As a former diagnostics and performance calibration engineer, Greg Banish guides you through critical ECU functions that ultimately lead to why the “check engine” light on the dash is lit. Strategies are given for how to begin looking for a solution when problems are detected. Listing every imaginable repair is impossible, but this book provides a solid foundation from which to work by explaining the electronic control unit’s (ECU) logic in plain English. Practical examples from the author’s experience highlight important lessons that will save hours of frustration and confusion. In addition to repair tips, sound advice is provided for those looking to modify their vehicles while maintaining the full functionality of the emissions and diagnostics systems.Modern diagnostics systems can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your level of understanding. This book helps you harness the power of the diagnostics inside the ECU to improve the ability to find and make the right repair the first time. This book shows that by using commonly available electronic tools, the consumer has the power to access a wealth of information about his or her vehicle. It also helps those who are looking to improve performance do so without compromise to the environment or enforcement agencies. Autorid: Greg Banish

Decluttering your home has never been easier with this step-by-step action plan, plus hundreds of genius tricks help you create a calm and tidy life. Illustrations. Decluttering your home has never been easier with this step-by-step action plan. Plus, hundreds of genius tricks help you create a calm and tidy life.Often the hardest part of organizing is getting started. This attractive book from the experts at Good Housekeeping breaks down your decluttering to-do list into smaller zones so you can tidy up and whip your home into shape. Whether you're looking to take on every room in the house or focus on trouble spots (like your linen closet and that junk drawer!), this step-by-step action plan will help you decide what to keep and what to let go, as well as give you neat ideas for putting every space and every room in order…and to keep them that way. With 5-minute tidy-up projects or a 28-day declutter challenge and beautiful photographs throughout, you’ll unlock the secrets to an organized home. Inside you’ll find how to: Divide your organizing projects into zones to make them manageableClear out your closets Dejunk the junk drawer–for good! Maximize space in the fridge, freezer and pantry Free up overstuffed nooks and crannies Boost bathroom storageWith inspiring yet practical advice from the home experts at Good Housekeeping, you’ll create order in your home and transform your life. Autorid: Good Housekeeping

"The Xi Jinping Effect explores the relationship between the People's Republic of China's current "paramount leader"- the most powerful individual since Mao Zedong - and multiple areas of political and social transformation. Collectively, this diverse array of essays document the ways in which Xi's neo-totalitarianism has dismantled Reform-Era legacies, while reconfiguring governance and seeking to rewire China's global connections"-- The Xi Jinping Effect explores the relationship between the People's Republic of China's current "paramount leader"—arguably the most powerful figure since Mao Zedong (1893–1976)—and multiple areas of political and social transformation. It illuminates not just policy arenas in which his leadership of China has had an outsized impact but also areas where his initiatives have faltered due to unintended consequences, international pushback, or the divergence of local priorities from those of the central government. Collectively, the book's chapters document the ways in which Xi's neo-totalitarianism has dismantled Reform Era legacies, while reconfiguring governance and rewiring China's global connections. Contributions by anthropologists, historians, sociologists, and political scientists consider such issues as Xi's anticorruption campaign and obsession with ideological governance, state surveillance, the status of ethnic minorities and migrants, income inequality, and China's relations with Taiwan and Southeast Asia.Open access edition: DOI 10.6069/9780295752822 Autorid: Ashley Esarey, Rongbin Han

"Introduction by Amal Clooney From the recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, an impassioned and inspiring memoir of a career spent holding power to account. Maria Ressa is one of the most renowned international journalists of our time. For decades, she challenged corruption and malfeasance in her native country, the Philippines, on its rocky path from an authoritarian state to a democracy. As a reporter from CNN, she transformed news coverage in her region, which led her in 2012 to create a new and innovative online news organization, Rappler. Harnessing the emerging power of social media, Rappler crowdsourced breaking news, found pivotal sources and tips, harnessed collective action for climate change, and helped increase voter knowledge and participation in elections. But by their fifth year of existence, Rappler had gone from being lauded for its ideas to being targeted by the new Philippine government, and made Ressa an enemy of her country's most powerful man: President Duterte. Still, she did not let up, tracking government seeded disinformation networks which spread lies to its own citizens laced with anger and hate. Hounded by the state and its allies using the legal system to silence her, accused of numerous crimes, and charged with cyberlibel for which she was found guilty, Ressa faces years in prison and thousands in fines. There is another adversary Ressa is battling. How to Stand Up to a Dictator is also the story of how the creep towards authoritarianism, in the Phillipines and around the world, has been aided and abetted by the social media companies. Ressa exposes how they have allowed their platforms to spread a virus of lies that infect each of us, pitting us against one another, igniting, even creating, our fears, anger, and hate, and how this has accelerated the rise of authoritarians and dictators around the world. She maps a network of disinformation-a heinous web of cause and effect-that has netted the globe: from Duterte's drug wars to America's Capitol Hill; Britain's Brexit to Russian and Chinese cyber-warfare; Facebook and Silicon Valley to our own clicks and votes. Democracy is fragile. How to Stand Up to a Dictator is an urgent cry for Western readers to recognize and understand the dangers to our freedoms before it is toolate. It is a book for anyone who might take democracy for granted, written by someone who never would. And in telling her dramatic and turbulent and courageous story, Ressa forces readers to ask themselves the same question she and her colleagues ask every day: What are you willing to sacrifice for the truth?"-- From the recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, an impassioned and inspiring memoir of a career spent holding power to account, with an introduction by Amal Clooney Maria Ressa is one of the most renowned international journalists of our time. For decades, she challenged corruption and malfeasance in her native country, the Philippines, on its rocky path from an authoritarian state to a democracy. As a reporter from CNN, she transformed news coverage in her region, which led her in 2012 to create a new and innovative online news organization, Rappler. Harnessing the emerging power of social media, Rappler crowdsourced breaking news, found pivotal sources and tips, harnessed collective action for climate change, and helped increase voter knowledge and participation in elections. But by their fifth year of existence, Rappler had gone from being lauded for its ideas to being targeted by the new Philippine government, and made Ressa an enemy of her country’s most powerful man: President Duterte. Still, she did not let up, tracking government seeded disinformation networks which spread lies to its own citizens laced with anger and hate. Hounded by the state and its allies using the legal system to silence her, accused of numerous crimes, and charged with cyberlibel for which she was found guilty, Ressa faces years in prison and thousands in fines. There is another adversary Ressa is battling. How to Stand Up to a Dictator is also the story of how the creep towards authoritarianism, in the Phillipines and around the world, has been aided and abetted by the social media companies. Ressa exposes how they have allowed their platforms to spread a virus of lies that infect each of us, pitting us against one another, igniting, even creating, our fears, anger, and hate, and how this has accelerated the rise of authoritarians and dictators around the world. She maps a network of disinformation—a heinous web of cause and effect—that has netted the globe: from Duterte’s drug wars to America's Capitol Hill; Britain’s Brexit to Russian and Chinese cyber-warfare; Facebook and Silicon Valley to our own clicks and votes.Democracy is fragile. How to Stand Up to a Dictator is an urgent cry for Western readers to recognize and understand the dangers to our freedoms before it is too late. It is a book for anyone who might take democracy for granted, written by someone who never would. And in telling her dramatic and turbulent and courageous story, Ressa forces readers to ask themselves the same question she and her colleagues ask every day: What are you willing to sacrifice for the truth? Autorid: Maria Ressa

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Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 32, Publishers: Astra Publishing House, Author: Bob Staake, ISBN-13: 9781662665752, Date of issue: 2026

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Viele nehmen sich und ihre Kunst in ihren Autobiografien sehr, sehr ernst. Eric Goulden, der 1977 seine Karriere unter dem Namen Wreckless Eric mit seinem einzigen Hit »Whole Wide World« begann, macht diesen Fehler nicht. »A Dysfunctional Success« (Ein dysfunktionaler Erfolg) ist selbstironisch, nonchalant und schwarzhumorig, beinhaltet aber dennoch das, was man von einer Musikerautobiografie unbedingt erwarten darf: eine From-Rags-to-Riches-Story. Nur dass es bei Goulden auch wieder steil zurück zu den Rags ging. Ein massives Drogenproblem ist natürlich auch dabei, in Gouldens Fall eine Amour fou mit dem Alkohol. Und eine Amour fou des selbsternannten »Donovan of Trash« zur Popmusik. Soviel Freude sie auch dem Publikum bereitet, soviel Ärger kann Popmusik den Produzenten machen. Davon kann Goulden ein Liedchen singen bzw. ein Buch schreiben.In »A Dysfunctional Success« zeichnet Goulden sein Leben nach. Geburt, Coming of Age im grimmigen England der 1960er und 1970er Jahre, beschissene Jobs und (vermeintliche) Rettung durch Pop. Er schreibt über seine Unfähigkeit, sich in die Gesellschaft einzufügen, den schnellen Ruhm und die lange Erfolglosigkeit beim Label Stiff Records, das seinen Labelmates wie etwa Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe oder Madness durchaus funktionierenden Erfolg bescherte. »A Dysfunctional Success« ist nicht nur die Geschichte eines verkannten Genies, sondern auch die subjektive Geschichte des Punk von einem, der von Anfang an nicht nur dabei, sondern mittendrin war.»In den frühen Tagen von Stiff Records fragte Label-Gründer Jake Riviera jeden, was er sein wollte: reich oder berühmt. Ich dachte, die Antwort sei einfach - ich wollte berühmt sein, weil man das von mir erwartete, und wenn ich ein paar Hits hätte, wäre ich sicher sowieso reich. Aber "berühmt" war die falsche Antwort - Elvis Costello zum Beispiel sagte "reich".« - Eric GouldenEric Goulden, geboren 1954 in Newhaven, England, begann als Wreckless Eric seine Musikerkarriere im Umfeld der britischen Punk- und New-Wave-Welle. Mit seinem inzwischen dutzendfach gecoverten Song »Whole Wide World« landete er gleich mit seiner ersten Single einen Hit. Es folgten mehrere Solo-Alben, zudem einige Platten mit der Len Bright Combo sowie mit seiner Frau Amy Rigby. Zuletzt erschien 2023 das Wreckless-Eric-Album »Leisureland« auf Tapete Records. Autorid: Eric Goulden

Vegetable Manchurian, Gobi 65, Hakka Noodles, Sichuan Fried Rice - in vielen Restaurants Indiens stehen indochinesische Gerichte auf der Karte. Und chinesische Restaurants in Indien servieren Gerichte, die an indische Geschmäcker angepasst sind, einschließlich Gewürzen und Zutaten, die eher in der südasiatischen Küche zu finden sind.Justin P. Moores neues Buch widmet sich dieser köstlichen Fusion von indischer und chinesischer Küche, einer Tradition, die seit über 250 Jahren besteht. Das Ergebnis: überraschende Kombinationen und Kreationen, eine unglaubliche Geschmacksvielfalt!Viel zu lange war die indochinesische Küche im globalen Mainstream unbekannt, doch dies ändert sich aktuell glücklicherweise: In Metropolen auf der ganzen Welt haben auf indochinesische Küche spezialisierte Restaurants eröffnet, andere haben den kulinarischen Horizont ihrer Speisekarten erweitert.Justin verbrachte unzählige Stunden in Küchen und Restaurants, um alle Köstlichkeiten zu entdecken. Nun hat er all diese kulinarischen Wunder in seinem Studio in Berlin nachgekocht und präsentiert in dem siebten Band seiner Reihe »The Lotus and the Artichoke« eine Hommage an die indochinesische Küche.Im Ventil Verlag erscheinen die deutsche und die englische Ausgabe.Justin P. Moore wurde 1974 geboren und ist in den USA und auf den Marshallinseln aufgewachsen. Er lebt und arbeitet seit 2001 als Künstler, Grafiker und Übersetzer in Berlin. Justin kocht regelmäßig bei veganen Events, bietet Koch- kurse und vegane Dinner in ganz Europa an und betreibt, wenn er nicht gerade auf Reisen ist, seine beliebte Website www.lotusartichoke.com. Auf Facebook und Instagram ist er sehr aktiv und hat weit über 10.000 Follower:innen. Autorid: Justin P. Moore

Der beliebte Klassiker des modernen englischen Dramas in einer annotierten Ausgabe. Zusatztexte ermöglichen eine Vertiefung des Textes. Autorid: J B Priestley

'I loved Alex Abbott! Brilliant, fast-paced (and very, very funny!)' - Pamela Butchart, bestselling author of The Spy Who Loved School Dinners Wednesday meets Loki in this hilarious adventure series from debut author Louise Austin. Illustrated throughout by Katie Kear and perfect for readers of 8 to 12. Come on a fang-tastic adventure! I'm Alex Abbott. I was a completely ordinary kid until I accidentally got turned into a vampire. I have cool powers, but theyre seriously not worth it, because I have to: 1. Keep the powers secret, even from my best friends (nightmare) 2. Still go to school every day (thanks, Mum and Dad) 3. Never eat chips or ice-cream ever again (the WORST) Actually, thats not the worst. Trying to find a cure, I blundered into the supernatural world, broke an ancient pact and extinguished 32 tiny fire sprites (my bad). Now Im on an epic quest to right those wrongs and make a deal with an ancient Sicilian fire demon to get my life back. What could possibly go wrong . . .? Autorid: Louise Austin, Katie Kear

We live in an explosive world. Trump is blowing up political order. Xi Jinping is scrambling the economy. And Putin is redrawing the map of Europe. At a time when every crisis bleeds into the next from pandemics and wars to climate shocks and AI revolutions the old rules of global order are collapsing. Mark Leonard reveals how geopolitics is being rewritten in an age of "Un-Order," where no one agrees on the rules, and even the concept of order itself is up for debate. Drawing on years of conversations with leaders and thinkers from Beijing to Washington, Leonard argues that we are witnessing a new divide in international politics between the grand "architects" who try to build a stable global system and the nimble "artisans" who adapt, improvise, and survive amidst disruption. China, he shows, has embraced the "artisan's" mindset while Europe and the West cling to the fading certainties of the "architects". Part analysis, part manifesto, Surviving Chaos offers a bold new framework for understanding power in the twenty-first century and a call for leaders to stop defending yesterday's world and start learning how to thrive in tomorrow's. Autorid: Mark Leonard