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Suburban 100 - Paul Weller - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Suburban 100 - Paul Weller - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

REVISED, UPDATED AND WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY PAUL ABBOTT This edition of Suburban 100 includes new lyrics from the critically acclaimed albums, 22 Dreams and Wake Up the Nation, which has been nominated for the Mercury Music Award. Paul Weller first burst onto the national music scene with The Jam in 1977 and was quickly marked apart from his contemporaries as a brilliant lyricist. In a writing career that has now spanned three decades, his songs have been acclaimed, imitated and loved by many. Suburban 100 - the first selection of Paul Weller''s lyrics - draws on songs written for The Jam, The Style Council and solo releases that, together, tell stories of life and love, rage and romance. The youthful frustrations of small-town life that fuelled Weller''s early writing is palpable, as is the angry but poignant response to Thatcher''s Britain. His lyrics, rooted in English suburban culture, explore the hopes, dreams and crashing disappointments of ordinary people. They also revel in the mystical beauty of the English country landscape and repeatedly revisit dreamlike childhood summers.For the first time Paul Weller shares his reflections on his lyrics, offering candid insights to his writing process and the inspiration behind some of pop music''s best loved songs. Suburban 100 reveals aspects of a famously private man.

DKK 126.00
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Ripley’s 100 Best Believe It or Nots - Ripley - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Ripley’s 100 Best Believe It or Nots - Ripley - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Ripley’s has spent 100 years compiling strange-but-true facts from around the world. Now, the most extraordinary stories from the last century are brought together in a single colourful volume. Featured Believe It Or Not stories include:· The chicken that lived for months without its head · The man who swallowed seven swords at once · The jockey who died while riding his horse – but won the race anyway With spectacular photos throughout, 100 Best Believe It Or Not Stories is a must-have for any Ripley’s fan. Incredibly hard to believe. Undeniably true!

DKK 182.00
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New Hip And Thigh Diet Cookbook - Rosemary Conley - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

New Hip And Thigh Diet Cookbook - Rosemary Conley - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Eat your way to diet success with over 100 superb recipes. The Hip and Thigh Diet has revolutionized the eating habits of successful slimmers across the world. Now, with this enticing new cookbook you can eat well and healthily and keep those unwanted pounds and inches at bay. Over 100 brand-new, mouthwatering recipes are included to help you cook for all the family, and any occasion.Family favourites, re-created the Conley wayQuick and simple recipes in under 30 minutesImpressive but easy entertainingRobust recipes for everyday useSpicy new dishes for vegetarians and vegansSumptuous desserts and party foodPacked with gastronomical delights from the exotic to the economical, there has never been a tastier way to stay slim.

DKK 161.00
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The William Morris Colouring Book - Mhairi Muncaster - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

The William Morris Colouring Book - Mhairi Muncaster - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Relax and unwind with these beautiful, decorative patterns, and marvel at their timeless appeal. Taking nature as his inspiration, William Morris created over 100 intricate and iconic wallpaper, textile and embroidery designs. Today he is considered one of the most outstanding and influential designers of the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century. This stylish, pocket-sized coloring book has gold foil on the cover, and the designs inside have a truly timeless appeal.

DKK 119.00
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Rejection Proof - Jia Jiang - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Rejection Proof - Jia Jiang - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Rejection? It''s nothing to be afraid of … Maybe you avoid situations where you might be rejected. You don''t apply for that dream job. You don''t ask for that pay rise. You don’t ask that person on a date. But it doesn''t have to be that way – the only thing standing between you and your goals … is you. Jia Jiang had allowed his fear of rejection to rule his life. But he decided to take radical action: he quit his job and spent 100 days deliberately seeking out scenarios where he would likely be rejected, from ordering donuts interlinked and iced like the Olympic rings to asking to pilot a light aircraft. And something remarkable happened; Jia not only learned how to cope with rejection but also discovered that even the most outrageous request may be granted – if you ask in the right way.In this infectiously positive book Jia shares what he learned in his 100 Days of Rejection, explaining how to turn a ''no'' into a ''yes'', and revealing how you too can become Rejection Proof and achieve your dreams.

DKK 127.00
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The Great Pensions Robbery - Alex Brummer - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

The Great Pensions Robbery - Alex Brummer - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Once Britain''s pensions system was admired around the world. Now it is in tatters, and vast numbers of us face the grim choice of enduring a poverty-stricken future or working until we drop. What on earth went wrong?In The Great Pensions Robbery , award-winning journalist Alex Brummer ventures into the corridors of power to find out how politicians bent on penny-pinching, a bullied and ineffectual civil service, and highly placed but unscrupulous individuals all played their part in fatally undermining a 100-year-old system. And, as he convincingly argues, the story is very far from being over.

DKK 161.00
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Fifty Shades of Grey - E. L. James - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Fifty Shades of Grey - E. L. James - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

MORE THAN 100 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE When literature student Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian Grey , she finds him very attractive and deeply intimidating. Convinced that their meeting went badly, she tries to put him out of her mind - until he turns up at the store where she works part-time, and invites her out.Unworldly and innocent, Ana is shocked to find she wants this man. And, when he warns her to keep her distance, it only makes her want him more.As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Christian keeps hidden away from public view ...

DKK 120.00
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Perfume: A Century of Scents - Lizzie Ostrom - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Perfume: A Century of Scents - Lizzie Ostrom - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY OCCASIONThe incredible stories of 100 perfumes from a whole century of scents ''Wonderful . . . Charming and illuminating. I loved it'' INDIA KNIGHT ''A really enjoyable, fun book'' CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN ''Beautifully written . . . A perfect gift'' CATHY RENTZENBRINK Signature scents and now lost masterpieces; the visionaries who conceived them; the wild and wonderful campaigns that launched them; the women and men who wore them - every perfume has a tale to tell.Beautifully illustrated and extremely insightful, Perfume: A Century of Scents is a lush journey into the scents that have changed the world. ***READER REVIEWS***''I am in awe''''A fantastic book for all fumeheads out there''''A total must buy!''''There is no book quite like this''

DKK 127.00
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The Future of Medicine (WIRED guides) - James Temperton - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

The Future of Medicine (WIRED guides) - James Temperton - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

By the end of this century, living beyond 100 will be the rule rather than the exception. What medical breakthroughs and new technologies will make this possible?In this brilliantly wide-ranging, one-stop guide WIRED journalist James Temperton outlines the medical revolutions that are transforming healthcare. He looks at the burgeoning immune therapies that could one day cure such life-threatening diseases as cancer. He explores the science - and ethics - of genetic engineering and its potential to create ''designer babies''. He considers the role that cutting-edge medical research could play in the treatment of mental and neurological disorders ranging from depression to autism. And he addresses the fundamental question: could medical technology become so sophisticated that we witness the end of ageing?

DKK 113.00
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Perfect Detox - Gill Paul - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Perfect Detox - Gill Paul - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Perfect Detox is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to give their system a spring clean. Covering everything from 24-hour cleanses to full 30-day programmes, it gives step-by-step guidance on choosing the right detox plan and helpful advice to ensure that you get the full range of nutrients every day. With a unique A-Z listing that includes nutritional information about over 100 detox superfoods, Perfect Detox has everything you need to revive and rejuvenate yourself. The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby''s name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.

DKK 120.00
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Creative Leadership - Rama Gheerawo - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Creative Leadership - Rama Gheerawo - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

The old, top-down approach to leadership doesn't work any more. What we need is a more flexible, creative approach – one that empowers people to do their best work, rather than tells them to do so. In Creative Leadership, Rama Gheerawo applies the mind of a design expert to the twenty-first-century organisation. In particular, his book shows how success in the future will increasingly be dependent on a mastery of three basic principles: creativity, clarity and empathy. Drawing on his own experience in leading over 100 design projects with government, business and the third sector, it sets out a blueprint for engagement and success that applies to everything from small enterprises, to large multinationals. 'This book is essential for anyone looking for more empathetic, creative, and resilient forms of leadership' Caroline Casey, Co Founder, The Valuable 500

DKK 126.00
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London's Lost Rivers - Paul Talling - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

London's Lost Rivers - Paul Talling - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Packed with surprising and fascinating information, London''s Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it''s essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past... ''An amazing book'' -- BBC Radio London ''Talling''s highly visual, fact-packed, waffle-free account is the freshest take we''ve yet seen. A must-buy for anyone who enjoys the "hidden" side of London -- Londonist ''A fascinating and stylish guide to exploring the capital''s forgotten brooks, waterways, canals and ditches ... it''s a terrific book'' - Walk ''Pocket-sized, beautifully designed, illustrated and informative - in short a joy to read, handle and use'' -- ***** Reader review ''Delightful, informative and beautifully produced'' -- ***** Reader review ''A small gem. A really great book. I can''t put it down'' -- ***** Reader review ''Fascinating from start to finish'' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************From the sources of the Fleet in Hampstead''s ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall, via the meander of the Westbourne through ''Knight''s Bridge'' and the Tyburn''s curve along Marylebone Lane, London''s Lost Rivers unearths the hidden waterways that flow beneath the streets of the capital . Paul Talling investigates how these rivers shaped the city - forming borough boundaries and transport networks, fashionable spas and stagnant slums - and how they all eventually gave way to railways, roads and sewers. Armed with his camera, he traces their routes and reveals their often overlooked remains: riverside pubs on the Old Kent Road, healing wells in King''s Cross, ''stink pipes'' in Hammersmith and gurgling gutters on streets across the city. Packed with maps and over 100 colour photographs, London''s Lost Rivers uncovers the watery history of the city''s most famous sights, bringing to life the very different London that lies beneath our feet.

DKK 155.00
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The 5 Minute Clean Routine - Anna Louisa - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

The 5 Minute Clean Routine - Anna Louisa - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

''A cleaning guru'' - Daily Mail Stress-free, simple hacks to spruce up your home in a matter of minutes. In The Five Minute Clean Routine , Anna Louisa (also known as @anna_louisa_at_home) shares her secrets to a fresh, shining home. Breaking down household cleaning tasks into 5-minute chunks, Anna Louisa shows how you can create a satisfying routine that works for you for every room - from kitchen to bathroom and everywhere in between. Written in Anna’s trademark warm style, this book is bursting with ideas to make both everyday and deep clean tasks totally hassle free, whether it''s getting rid of grease from your air fryer, vanishing limescale in an instant or using store cupboard ingredients to keep your home smelling fresh. Including: - Over 100 cleaning techniques for the home - Tried and tested cleaning product combinations - Planner pages and lists to tick off as you go The Five Minute Clean Routine promises to show how your household and cleaning routines can become easy and efficient.

DKK 182.00
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Decoding the Heavens - Jo Marchant - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Decoding the Heavens - Jo Marchant - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

In 1900 a group of sponge divers blown off course in the Mediterranean discovered an Ancient Greek shipwreck near the island of Antikythera dating from around 70 BC.Lying unnoticed for months amongst their hard-won haul was what appeared to be a formless lump of corroded rock, which turned out to be the most stunning scientific artefact we have from antiquity. For more than a century this ''Antikythera mechanism'' - an ancient computer - puzzled academics, but now, more than 2000 years after the device was lost at sea, scientists have pieced together its intricate workings.In Decoding the Heavens , Jo Marchant tells for the first time the story of the 100-year quest to understand the Antikythera mechanism. Along the way she unearths a diverse cast of remarkable characters - ranging from Archimedes to Jacques Cousteau - and explores the deep roots of modern technology not only in Ancient Greece, the Islamic world and medieval Europe.

DKK 126.00
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This Modern Love - Will Darbyshire - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

This Modern Love - Will Darbyshire - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER This Modern Love is a unique crowdsourced book of letters, stories, and photographs about the state of modern romance by YouTuber Will Darbyshire. ‘Question 1. What would you say to your ex, without judgement?’ Seeking closure after a tough break-up, Will Darbyshire was driven to strike up an intimate conversation with his online audience. Posting a series of questions via his YouTube, Twitter and Instagram channels, Will asked his followers to share their innermost thoughts about their relationship experiences, in the form of hand-written letters, poems, photographs, and emails. After 6 months and over 15,000 heartfelt submissions later, from over 100 countries, This Modern Love collects these letters together to form a compendium of 21st century love, structured into the beginning, middle and end of a relationship.Tender, funny and cathartic, This Modern Love is a compelling portrait of individual desires, resentments and fears that reminds us that, whether we''re in or out of love, we''re not alone.

DKK 127.00
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The Astronaut Selection Test Book - Tim Peake - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

The Astronaut Selection Test Book - Tim Peake - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

_________________________ *The OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD puzzle book , as featured in the Times , Daily Telegraph, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Breakfast, and a Guardian Book of the Year pick. Have YOU got what it takes to be an astronaut? This book will help readers of all ages find out. Featuring 100 real astronaut tests and exercises from the European Space Agency''s rigorous selection process, ranging from easy to fiendishly hard, The Astronaut Selection Test Book goes where no puzzle book has gone before. Including puzzles and tests on: · visual perception and logic· mental arithmetic and concentration· psychological readiness· teamwork and leadership· survival, physical and medical skills· foreign languages (every astronaut has to know Russian!)and much more, this richly illustrated book draws on Tim Peake''s first-hand experience of applying to be an astronaut in 2008, when he and five others were chosen - out of over 8,000 applications!We''ve all dreamed of being an astronaut, though of the estimated 100 billion people who have ever lived, only 557 people have travelled to space. But with this unprecedented look into real astronaut selection, you might just find out your dreams can become reality... _________________________ HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM SOLVER... Tim Peake and the ESA will receive no royalties from this book; instead, they will be donated to the Prince''s Trust charity . _________________________ '' Engrossing ... a brain buster of a book... You''ll learn plenty about space and what it takes to be an astronaut, but you''ll also sharpen up your broader knowledge. For anyone interested in the space race and the imminent journey to Mars, here''s the perfect stocking filler .'' - STARBURST ''It''s a brain work-out on steroids , stuffed with authentic selection tests... Entertaining and engaging ... innovative, earnest, soulful and exhilarating '' - BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE ( 5 STARS , Book of the Month) ''It''s such a good idea ... this is a very good thing for Christmas Day'' - GRAHAM NORTON, BBC RADIO 2 ''Everybody, get this book... it''s a fascinating read '' - CHRIS MOYLES, RADIO X '' A fantastic gift ... more than just a quiz'' - WI LIFE ''The perfect [book] for big thinkers'' - BBC ARTS , 2018''s Biggest Books

DKK 155.00
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Cut to the Chase - Stuart R. Levine - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Cut to the Chase - Stuart R. Levine - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

How can I get more done? How can I stay focused? How can I condense my workday so I have time to spend with the people I love? The answer to all these questions, according to bestselling author and business guru Stuart Levine, is to cut to the chase , and in this book he''s gathered together 100 concise, invaluable lessons to help you do just that. Cutting to the chase is about more than getting to the point; it''s about staying focused, getting to grips with the job in hand and concentrating on what''s important. Ultimately, it''s about making the best use of your time and energy.Whether you want to know how to approach each task with clarity, focus and purpose, how to prioritize, or even how to make sure others don''t waste your time, Cut to the Chase has a brilliant and simple rule you can follow. It is an indispendable guide to taking control of your time so that you can lead a happier, more balanced life.

DKK 161.00
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The Spy's Bedside Book - Sir Hugh Greene - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

The Spy's Bedside Book - Sir Hugh Greene - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

On its first appearance in 1957, Hugh and Graham Greene''s The Spy''s Bedside Book provoked a storm of interest, and, perhaps unsurprisingly, 100 copies were bought by East German Intelligence. This classic anthology, with a new introduction by the former head of MI5, Stella Rimington, includes stories by some of the great writers on spying and many practitioners, including Ian Fleming and John Buchan, Sir Robert Baden-Powell and Belle Boyd, Walter Schellenberg and Major André, Sir Paul Dukes and Vladimir Petrov, and. from the golden age of mystery and suspense, William Le Queux and E. Phillips Oppenheim. There are also some unexpected figures: William Blake, D.H. Lawrence and Thomas Mann, all suspected of spying in three great wars. How can you hide messages in a boiled egg? Why should you always put pepper in your vodka when in Russia? Answers to these questions and much more can be found in this thrilling collection, which will enthral readers once again with its tales of espionage from a bygone era.

DKK 161.00
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Misrule - Heather Walter - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Misrule - Heather Walter - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Did they break the curse, or begin one? Sleeping Beauty''s dark sorceress reclaims her story in this sequel to Malice ________________________________________________ The Dark Grace is dead. Feared and despised for the sinister power in her veins, Alyce has spent 100 years wreaking her revenge on the kingdom that made her an outcast. Once a realm of decadence and beauty, Briar is now wholly Alyce''s wicked domain. No one escapes the consequences of her wrath. Not even the one person who holds her heart. Princess Aurora saw through Alyce''s thorny facade, earning a love that promised the dawn of a new age. But that love came with a heavy price: Aurora now sleeps under a curse that even Alyce''s vast power cannot seem to break, and their dream of the world they would have built together is nothing but ash. Alyce vows to do anything to wake the woman she loves, even if it means descending into the monster Briar believed her to be. But could Aurora ever love the villain Alyce has become? Or is true love only for fairy tales?

DKK 120.00
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Mindful Chef - Myles Hopper - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Mindful Chef - Myles Hopper - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

From the Founders of Mindful Chef, the UK''s highest rated recipe box with over 23 million meals delivered to 340,000 customers. Mindful Chef started with a vision to make healthy eating easy and to use their business as a force for good; good for the health of their customers and good for the planet too.The brand is now in the top 3% of global B Corp food companies, with an industry-leading low carbon range and a regenerative farming program helping their suppliers implement regenerative practices.Containing over 70 delicious, healthy and easy-to-make recipes, Mindful Chef: Healthy You, Happy Planet equips you with the skills and knowledge to improve your health with delicious recipes that are not only good for you, but better for the planet, too.Using fresh produce and a variety of seasonal ingredients, each recipe is 100% dairy and gluten-free, contains no refined carbs, and takes no more than 30 minutes to cook. Each meal champions local, seasonal ingredients so you can enjoy the best of British produce, add variety to your diet, start feeling good inside and out, and help the planet too.

DKK 251.00
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The London Marathon - John Bryant - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

The London Marathon - John Bryant - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

''If you want to win something, run 100 metres. If you want to experience something, run a marathon'' - Emil Zatopek The London Marathon salutes 25 years of the London Marathon by exploring the incredible physical and mental challenge that lies at the very heart of marathon running. It begins with the author standing on the start line at Blackheath for the very first London Marathon in March 1981. And it ends 26 miles and 25 years later, as the author emerges, still running, past Buckingham Palace and on through the miles and memories to the finish. From the legend of Pheidippides and the mystery of Spiridon Louis - who won the first modern Olympic marathon in 1896 - to the agony of Paula Radcliffe, reduced to tears on the long road to Athens more than a century later, this is a story of dreams, pain, struggle and achievement. The courage and the craziness of the characters who for 25 years have run the streets of London, have turned this race into the greatest marathon in the world. The London Marathon is a testament to their endeavour, and to the spirit that leads them each spring to tackle their own suburban Everest. This is their story.

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The Bear and The Nightingale - Katherine Arden - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

The Bear and The Nightingale - Katherine Arden - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

_____________________________ Beware the evil in the woods... In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds blow cold and the snow falls many months of the year, an elderly servant tells stories of sorcery, folklore and the Winter King to the children of the family, tales of old magic frowned upon by the church.But for the young, wild Vasya these are far more than just stories. She alone can see the house spirits that guard her home, and sense the growing forces of dark magic in the woods. . . Atmospheric and enchanting, with an engrossing adventure at its core, The Bear and the Nightingale is perfect for readers of Naomi Novik''s Uprooted , Erin Morgenstern''s The Night Circus , and Philip Pullman''s His Dark Materials . _____________________________ Now with over 100 5* reviews, readers are spellbound by this magical story: ''This book stayed with me, I didn''t want it to end''''A beautifully written story''''An entrancing story, which swept me up from the very first chapter''''Full of magic''_____________________________ Make sure you''ve read all the books in the acclaimed Winternight Trilogy 1. The Bear and the Nightingale 2. The Girl in the Tower 3. The Winter of the Witch

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Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography - Phil Collins - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography - Phil Collins - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

In his own words is the candid, witty, and unvarnished story of the songs and shows, the hits and pans, the marriages and divorces, the ascents to the top of the charts and into the tabloid headlines. As one of only three musicians to sell over 100 million records both in a group and as a solo artist, Collins breathes rare air, but he has never lost his talent for crafting songs that touch listeners around the globe. This is the story of his epic career, from child actor to one of the most successful songwriters of the pop music era . A drummer since almost before he could walk, Collins received on-the-job training in the seedy, thrilling bars and clubs of 1960s swinging London before finally landing the drum seat in Genesis. Later he would step into the spotlight on vocals after the departure of Peter Gabriel, and compose the songs that would rocket him to international solo fame with the release of Face Value and ''In the Air Tonight''. Whether he''s recalling jamming with Eric Clapton and Robert Plant, pulling together a big band fronted by Tony Bennett, playing twice at Live Aid, or writing the Oscar-winning music for Disney''s smash-hit animated film Tarzan , Collins keeps it intimate and his storytelling gift never wavers.

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Heirs and Graces - Eleanor Doughty - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Heirs and Graces - Eleanor Doughty - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

There are fewer than 5000 people who can genuinely claim to be members of the British aristocracy, and yet they loom large in the popular consciousness. We''re fascinated by their houses and estates, their lives and loves, their foibles and eccentricities. And we entertain the strong suspicion that while they may be fellow citizens, they are very far from being People Like Us.In Heirs and Graces Eleanor Doughty draws on her unparalleled access to a bewildering range of dukes, duchesses, earls and others to create a vivid picture of who they are and how they tick. En route she traces their progress from a post-war era when they were described by one future Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer as ''selfish, depraved, dissolute and decadent'' to their diverse current roles as guardians of vast ancestral mansions, farmers, financiers and much else beside. She looks at key rites of passage, from cradle, via school (there are around 100 future peers at Eton today) to grave. And she tells stories of their ups and downs, and of the doings of the heroes and villains who fill their ranks.The result is a wonderfully rich, often amusing, always revealing account of the fortunes of the aristocracy since the Second World War and a series of fascinating glimpses into what it is like to be an aristocrat in Britain today.

DKK 291.00
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Hell's Gorge - Matthew Parker - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Hell's Gorge - Matthew Parker - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

2014 is the 100-year-anniversary of the panama canal: one of the most extraordinary engineering feats in world history. Hell''s Gorge traces a heroic dream that spanned four centuries: to build a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.The human cost was immense: in appalling working conditions and amid epidemics of fever, tens of thousands perished fighting the jungle, swamps and mountains of Panama, a scale of attrition comparable to many great battles.Matthew Parker explores the fierce geo-political struggle behind the heroic vision of the canal, and the immense engineering and medical battles that were fought. But he also weaves in the stories of the ordinary men and women who worked on the canal, to evoke everyday life on the construction and depict the battle on the ground deep in ''Hell''s Gorge''. Using diaries, memoirs, contemporary newspapers and previously unseen private letters, he draws a vivid picture of the heart-breaking struggle on the Isthmus, in particular that of the British West Indians who made up the majority of the canal workforce. Hell''s Gorge is a tale of politics, finance, press manipulation, scandal and intrigue, populated by a dazzling cast of idealists and bullies, heroes and conmen. But it is also a moving tribute to the ''Forgotten Silvermen'', so many of whom died to fulfil the centuries-old canal dream.

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