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In this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood history.Ke Huy Quan's Hollywood adventure began when he was twelve years old, a mere five years after his family escaped Communist Northern Vietnam and settled down to a relatively peaceful life in LA's Chinatown. After attending an open call audition on a whim, he was unexpectedly swept up in the wild world of filmmaking: learning to swim from Harrison Ford on the set of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, receiving trucks full of toys from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas for his birthday, meeting Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, and making lifelong friends on the set of The Goonies.A star of two of the biggest hit movies of the 80s, it seemed like there were no limits to Ke's rise. But just a few years later, the roles had dried up and it seemed like Hollywood no longer had a place for him. He eventually left acting to work odd jobs behind the scenes for directors like Wong Kar Wai. His confidence was badly shaken, but his love of performing never abated. It wasn't until decades later, when he was 49 years old, that he stepped back in front of the camera to star in a strange little indie film called Everything Everywhere All at Once, which surprised everyone when it became one of the biggest movies of the year. To call Ke's Oscar-winning performance a triumphant return would be an understatement.In this moving, inspirational memoir, Ke paints a vivid self-portrait, telling both heart-wrenching and funny stories of his early rise, slow fall from the spotlight, the resilience that kept him going through his darkest times, and his eventual resurrection on one of the biggest stages in Hollywood. Never Say Die is the story of Ke's extraordinary life, a love letter to the movies and people that shaped him, and a powerful testament to never giving up on your dreams.

The extraordinary true story of hope, courage and survival and one boy's journey across the world to find safety When Mir was thirteen, he was forced to flee his village in the mountains of Afghanistan. Separated from his family he embarked on an astonishing journey across snowy mountains, treacherous land and unforgiving seas, until he reached Dover clinging to the underside of a lorry. It was in the UK that he realised his journey had only just begun. This is Mir's unbelievable story of seeking a better life and education, and the marks left by displacement. Autorid: Mir Rahimi

*THE JAPANESE BESTSELLER, TRANSLATED BY SHANNA TAN, TRANSLATOR OF THE BESTSELLING SENSATION WELCOME TO THE HYUNAM-DONG BOOKSHOP*'Cooking can't be measured in hours or minutes,' Sensei had told her...'You cook with the five senses: by looking, listening, smelling...'When Akiko's mother unexpectedly dies, she's forced to rethink certain aspects of her life. A senior editor at a glamorous publishing house, she quits her job and moves back to her hometown. There, she's committed to revamping her late mother's well-loved izakaya into a café that offers simple and delectable food: a daily menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, and small bowls of fruit.With a stray cat called Taro, her kind and hardworking kitchen helper Shima-chan, and a group of friendly neighbours, Akiko embarks on a new journey and slowly reconciles with her unusual upbringing and complicated memories from her past.Written in simple and elegant prose, A Day for Bread, Soup, and Cats is a moving novel about grief, love, loneliness, and the healing power of a good meal shared.

A brilliant collection of brain-teasing puzzles and mind-bending facts from bestselling childrens magazine The Week Junior, all themed on the amazing world around us. Perfect for keeping boredom at bay! In this book you will: - Solve a range of brilliant memory, word and number games - Tackle classic puzzles including crosswords, sudoku, word searches and spot-the-difference - Learn some amazing facts about the brilliant world around us - Enjoy brand-new brain teasers designed by The Week Junior team From mind-stretching sudoku to clever crosswords, this book features games for all difficulty levels. With colourful photos to tie in with the 'around the world' theme and a clear, attractive design, this brilliant activity book will keep children aged 8+ entertained for hours with educational fun. Autorid: The Week The Week Junior

Pre-order the new gripping DI Helen Grace thriller from the million copy bestseller M.J. Arlidge now! As Detective Inspector Helen Grace's best friend fights for her life, the man responsible flees the country. An international manhunt leads to the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, where crime is big business. With the underworld harbouring one of its own, the local police closing ranks against an outsider, and a pair of trained assassins shadowing her every move - Helen is all alone. Far from home - and closing in on a killer - she must rely on her instincts, her drive for justice, and her thirst for revenge. Can she track down her target before he escapes forever? Or will she see her life and everything she loves left in ashes...? **** PRAISE FOR THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER M.J. ARLIDGE 'Helen Grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years' JEFFERY DEAVER 'Chilling' THE TIMES 'Gripping' SUNDAY MIRROR 'Addictive' EXPRESS 'Fast-moving, disturbing and thought-provoking' GUARDIAN 'Truly excellent' THE SUN 'Chills to the bone' DAILY MAIL 'Nobody does chilling suspense quite like MJ Arlidge' BP WALTER Autorid: M. J. Arlidge, Elizabeth Bower