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Zelinsky Paul O : Wheels on the Bus - Paul O Zelinsky - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Zelinsky Paul O : Wheels on the Bus - Paul O Zelinsky - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The 25th anniversary edition of a beloved classic Over a million young readers have enjoyed the wheels that go round, doors that open and shut, and people who go bumpety-bump. Today it remains as fresh and engaging as when it was first published twenty five years ago. To celebrate the anniversary, Paul O. Zelinsky has created an all-new cover featuring twenty five, hidden 25s. Some are the number 25 and others are 25 of something in the picture. Can you find them all?

DKK 294.00
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The Autobiography - Sean Og O Hailpin - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Autobiography - Sean Og O Hailpin - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Sean Og O hAilpin, the iconic hurler of his generation, tells his own story. Sean Og O hAilpin became synonymous with Cork hurling during a period when the Rebel County reached the highest of highs and was regularly gripped by controversy. Making his trademark barnstorming solo runs from left wing-back, Sean Og emerged as the lynchpin of the great group of Cork hurlers that won five Munster titles and three All-Irelands; in 1999 he contested All-Ireland finals in both codes. He was also central in standing up for players'' rights against the Cork county board - a source of great controversy and two painful strikes. Now, Sean Og tells his own story in his own words - a story every GAA fan has been waiting to read. Full of frank insights, Sean Og''s autobiography is not just an essential sporting story; it is an essential Irish story. ''A captivating tale of family, identity and belonging'' Sunday Business Post '' Hugely enjoyable '' Evening Echo ''A compelling, honest read that draws blood along the way ... a tale so rich that the wonder never leaves '' Irish Daily Mail '' Riveting '' Irish Daily Star '' Excellent ... a really enjoyable read'' Christy O''Connor, Evening Echo'' This is Sean Og as he really is. Essential reading'' Irish Examiner '' Sean Og''s autobiography is a fine read . What an extraordinary figure he is'' Sonia O''Sullivan

DKK 161.00
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The Gift of the Magi - O. Henry - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Gift of the Magi - O. Henry - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world''s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. O. Henry is one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century and a true master of the short story. This selection of tales ranges from Christmas in New York to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight O. Henry''s comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life''s quirks of fate.''His stories are perfectly executed mini-classics'' Washington Post

DKK 120.00
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Tickling the English - Dara O' Briain - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Tickling the English - Dara O' Briain - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Nostalgia, identity, eccentricity, gin drinking and occasional violence... these are just some of the themes that stand-up comedian Dara O Briain explores in Tickling the English . O Briain moved to England many years ago, but when he takes his show on tour around the country - from deserted seaside towns and remote off-shore islands, to sprawling industrial cities and sleepy suburbs - it''s clear to him that his adopted home is still a bit of an enigma. Why do the English pretend to be unhappy all the time?Why can''t they accept they rank about 5th, in everything?And what''s with all the fudge?But this Irishman loves a challenge; he''s certainly got the gregarious personality and the sure-fire wit to bring down the barriers of that famous English reserve, and have a good old rummage inside. Swapping anecdotes with his audiences and spending time wandering in their hometowns, this nosy neighbour holds England up to the light while exploring some of the attitudes he brought over here with him too. As Dara goes door-to-door in search of England in this part tour diary, part travelogue, the result is an affectionate, hilarious and often eye-opening journey through the Sceptred Isle.

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Eat Right for Blood Type O - Dr. Peter J. D'adamo - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Eat Right for Blood Type O - Dr. Peter J. D'adamo - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Stay healthy and achieve your ideal weight with the help of this portable and personal blood type guide. ___________ It''s science! Different blood types mean different body chemistries. Eating foods that your blood type can process easily can help you lose weight and ward off illness - as well as giving you bags of energy.Based on your genetic make-up, EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR BLOOD TYPE means eating foods that are compatible with your individual chemistry. For example, if your blood type is O, then you will enjoy your best health on a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. Carry this handy checklist with you wherever you go, so you can make the right food choices in the supermarket, while eating out or on holiday. Inside are comprehensive listings of what''s right for Type O in all of the main food, drink and supplement categories, so you can avoid putting on those extra pounds or feeling unwell from eating the wrong thing. Soon you''ll be on your way to developing the perfect prescription plan for your type.

DKK 119.00
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The Marquise of O - - Heinrich Kleist - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Marquise of O - - Heinrich Kleist - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In The Marquise of O-, a virtuous widow finds herself unaccountably pregnant. And although the baffled Marquise has no idea when this happened, she must prove her innocence to her doubting family and discover whether the perpetrator is an assailant or lover. Michael Kohlhaas depicts an honourable man who feels compelled to violate the law in his search for justice, while other tales explore the singular realm of the uncanny, such as The Beggarwoman of Locarno, in which an old woman''s ghost drives a heartless nobleman to madness, and St Cecilia, which portrays four brothers possessed by an uncontrollable religious mania. The stories collected in this volume reflect the preoccupations of Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811) with the deceptiveness of human nature and the unpredictability of the physical world.

DKK 119.00
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The Cop and the Anthem and Other Stories - O. Henry - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Cop and the Anthem and Other Stories - O. Henry - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

O. Henry was a master of the short story and one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century. This selection of tales from across his writing career ranges from New York apartments to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, hustlers, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight his ironic, comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life''s quirks of fate. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers'' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

DKK 107.00
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Genesis - Edward O. Wilson - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Genesis - Edward O. Wilson - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''With Genesis , Wilson inspires awe ... His message is that selection has shaped a society that is characterized by cooperation and division of labour'' Nature Of all species that have ever existed on earth, only one has reached human levels of intelligence and social organisation: us. Why? In Genesis , celebrated biologist Edward O. Wilson traces the great transitions of evolution, from the origin of life to the invention of sexual reproduction to the development of language itself.The only way for us to fully understand human behaviour, Wilson argues, is to study the evolutionary histories of nonhuman species. Of these, he demonstrates that at least seventeen - from the African naked mole rat and the sponge-dwelling shrimp to one of the oldest species on earth, the termite - have been found to have advanced societies based on altruism, cooperation and the division of labour. These rare eusocial species form the prehistory to our human social patterns, even, according to Wilson, suggesting the possible biological benefits of homosexuality and elderly grandmothers.Whether writing about midges who dance about like acrobats, schools of anchovies who protectively huddle to appear like a gigantic fish or well-organised flocks becoming potentially immortal, Genesis is a pathbreaking work of evolutionary theory filled with lyrical observations. It will make us rethink how we became who we are.

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Every Species is a Masterpiece - Edward O. Wilson - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Every Species is a Masterpiece - Edward O. Wilson - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement. Every Species is a Masterpiece brings together some of Edward O. Wilson''s most profound and significant writings on the rich diversity of life on Earth, our place in it, and our obligation to conserve the planet''s fragile ecosystems. Over the past 75 years, a new canon has emerged. As life on Earth has become irrevocably altered by humans, visionary thinkers around the world have raised their voices to defend the planet, and affirm our place at the heart of its restoration. Their words have endured through the decades, becoming the classics of a movement. Together, these books show the richness of environmental thought, and point the way to a fairer, saner, greener world.

DKK 86.00
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The Anatomy of Fascism - Robert O. Paxton - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Anatomy of Fascism - Robert O. Paxton - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Fascism was the major political invention of the twentieth century and the source of much of its pain. How can we try to comprehend its allure and its horror? Is it a philosophy, a movement, an aesthetic experience? What makes states and nations become fascist?Acclaimed historian Robert O. Paxton shows that in order to understand fascism we must look at it in action - at what it did, as much as what it said it was about. He explores its falsehoods and common threads; the social and political base that allowed it to prosper; its leaders and internal struggles; how it manifested itself differently in each country - France, Britain, the low countries, Eastern Europe, even Latin America as well as Italy and Germany; how fascists viewed the Holocaust; and, finally, whether fascism is still possible in today''s world.Offering a bold new interpretation of the fascist phenomenon, this groundbreaking book will overturn our understanding of twentieth-century history.

DKK 132.00
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The Origins of Creativity - Edward O. Wilson - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Origins of Creativity - Edward O. Wilson - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''An intellectual hero ... A superb celebrator of science in all its manifestations'' Ian McEwan''Darwin''s great successor'' Jeffrey SachsThe legendary biologist Edward O. Wilson offers his most philosophically probing work to date ''Creativity is the unique and defining trait of our species; and its ultimate goal, self-understanding,'' begins Edward Wilson''s sweeping examination of the humanities and their relationship to the sciences. By studying fields as diverse as paleontology, evolutionary biology and neuroscience, Wilson demonstrates that human creativity began not 10,000 years ago, as we have long assumed, but over 100,000 years ago in the Paleolithic Age. Chronicling the evolution of creativity from primates to humans, Wilson shows how the humanities, in large part spurred on by the invention of language, have played a previously unexamined role in defining our species. Exploring a surprising range of creative endeavors - the instinct to create gardens; the use of metaphors and irony in speech; or the power of music and song - Wilson proposes a transformational ''Third Enlightenment'' in which the blending of science and the humanities will enable us to gain a deeper understanding of the human condition, and how it ultimately originated.

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My Sunshine Away - M. O. Walsh - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

My Sunshine Away - M. O. Walsh - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

My Sunshine Away is an extraordinary debut novel from M. O. Walsh, a dazzling new literary voice. Welcome to Woodland Hills, Louisiana: a place of lush, sweltering summers, neighbourhood cookouts in every backyard and vats of chilled beer under the crepe myrtles. A terrible crime is just about to take place... One day Lindy Simpson cycles home from school and straight into a trap: someone is lying in wait for her, a wire strung between lampposts blocking the path. She is raped just yards from her front door. No one sees a thing and the perpetrator is not caught.Her fourteen year old neighbour has cherished a crush on Lindy, the ultimate girl next door, since they were kids. After her assault he becomes determined to solve the crime, investigating each suspect in the neighbourhood. But before this long, hot summer is out, it will become clear that the friendly community of Woodland Hills has much to hide.Behind every white picket fence in suburbia lies a tangled web of darkness. In his zeal to solve the mystery, the teenage detective stumbles across a sinister world he doesn''t recognise, drawing ever closer to a terrifying denouement. My Sunshine Away is an extraordinary debut novel from a unique new literary voice. Childhood in small-town America is filled with dreamy, technicolour days of innocence, but beneath the homely comforts and familiarity, this world is rotten to its very core. For every fan of The Lovely Bones and The Virgin Suicides comes a new and haunting tale of disturbance in suburbia." Try and restrain yourself from flying through the pages of this wonderful novel . Instead savour this lush Louisiana mystery that takes you back to what life tasted like when you were still somewhat naïve to the ways of the world. Not just Southern but American in its vivid Baton Rouge colours and scents, treetops and grasses... The last page is as satisfying as the first. A mystery you cannot wait to solve. " -Kathryn Stockett, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Help " This is literature of the highest order. Although the book snaps with the tautness of a thriller, My Sunshine Away also asks essential questions, like how much responsibility we have to each other, and whether we can we ever fully reassemble the pieces of broken lives. We need more novelists with the guts and clarity of M.O. Walsh. " --Matthew Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of We Are Not Ourselves " If you start this novel, you will not put it down. My Sunshine Away is a riveting, suspenseful, page-turning mystery. It is also a wise, insightful, and beautifully written novel. This is an extraordinary debut." --Jill McCorkle, New York Times bestselling author of Life After Life "I can''t praise it enough... I am swept up in the quiet beauty of the prose, and in the wisdom and compassion of the narrator. My Sunshine Away is not a thriller; it is a page turner and it''s realism at its finest. It''s about love, obsession, and pain. A beautiful, remarkable book. I hope M.O. Walsh writes many more. " -Anne Rice, #1 bestselling author of Prince Lestat "Walsh''s word-perfect rendering of the doubts, insecurities, bravado, and idealism of teens deserves to be placed in the hands of readers of Tom Franklin, Hannah Pittard, and Jeffrey Eugenides ..." Booklist " My Sunshine Away is that rarest find, a page-turner you want to read slowly and a literary novel you can''t look away from. At times funny, at times spine-tinglingly suspenseful, and at times wise... It''s a book to read and reread. I''m already excited about M. O. Walsh''s next book." -Tom Franklin, bestselling author of Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter "M.O. Walsh has written one of the best books I''ve read in a long while . An outstanding examination of the way that the past and the weight of our memories shape us... My Sunshine Away feels utterly original ." -Kevin Wilson, author of The Family Fang " My Sunshine Away is so much more than a mystery; it''s [a] love letter to youth and to possibility. This is an awe-inspiring debut, magic. " -Hannah Pittard, author of Reunion and The Fates Will Find Their Way "M. O. Walsh''s My Sunshine Away reminds us that art can be wrenching and a delight, that pain - if examined through wit, intimacy, and wisdom - can be a salve. This novel is great ." --Darin Strauss, internationally bestselling author of Half a Life

DKK 159.00
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O Pioneers! - Willa Cather - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

O Pioneers! - Willa Cather - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The first novel in the Great Plains trilogy, this is an ode to the American Midwest and the immigrants who transformed it To the anger of her brothers, it is Alexandra who is entrusted to manage their family farm in the tough, hostile prairie of Hanover, Nebraska following the death of their father. As the years pass, Alexandra rises heroically to the challenge, finding strength in the savage beauty of the land even as loneliness and personal tragedies crowd in. A rapturous work of understated lyricism, Willa Cather''s 1913 tale of a pioneer woman who tames the wild, hostile lands of the Nebraskan prairie is also the story of what it means to be American.

DKK 120.00
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The Battle - Paul O'connell - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Battle - Paul O'connell - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The revelatory autobiography of a rugby colossus: Paul O''Connell. WINNER OF THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR There has never been a rugby player quite like Paul O''Connell. He is synonymous with passion, heart and determination; but he is also the thinking man''s rugby player, a legendary student of the game. As the heartbeat of Munster, British and Irish Lions captain in 2009, and captain of the first Ireland team to defend a Six Nations championship, O''Connell has emerged as perhaps the most beloved of the golden generation of Irish rugby players. In an autobiography as intense as its author, he tells the story of his remarkable career.''The years of O''Connell and O''Driscoll were as close to a golden age as ever Ireland will get and O''Connell''s book tells you how it all happened ... It should be mandatory for every Irish squad member to read O''Connell''s book to better understand what it takes to make a team'' David Walsh, Sunday Times '' O''Connell has emptied the tank here. ... What has come out ... is a psychological profile that is almost shocking at times in what it reveals about the bloody single-mindedness of the competitive gene'' Hilary A. White, Irish Independent ''The intense physicality of his rugby upbringing is an abiding theme ... along with humour, the craic and an extensive knowledge of how teams work'' Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph ''I found The Battle entrancing '' Stephen Jones, Sunday Times '' Excellent ... [an] eye-opening account of the never-ending battles he fought'' Rugby World ''Revelatory ... Unflinchingly charts his personal evolution ... He is not at all easy on himself'' Keith Duggan, Irish Times

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The Winner's Curse - Alex O. Imas - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Winner's Curse - Alex O. Imas - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Why do people cooperate with one another when they have no (selfish) motivation to do so? Why do we hold onto possessions of little value? And why is the winner of an auction so often disappointed?In the original 1992 version of The Winner’s Curse, Richard Thaler introduced readers to behavioral economics, challenging the notion of traditional economics that people are selfish, rational optimizers and behave accordingly every time. Three decades later, Thaler has teamed up with economist Alex Imas to provide fresh insights in this fully updated edition. They revisit Thaler's original columns on economic anomalies, some written with collaborators like Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, and explore how these anomalies hold up today. Many anomalies remain, whether in households saving for retirement (or not), professional golfers putting for millions of dollars, or shoppers at large retail chains. In this era of meme stocks and Dogecoin, it is hard to defend the view that financial markets are highly efficient. The good news, however, is that they have gotten funnier. With both readability and rigor, The Winner’s Curse is approachable for anyone with even a cursory understanding of economics, without oversimplifying so that experts cannot read it without cringing. In the final chapter, the authors reflect on the field’s progress and future. Thaler and Imas offer an updated classic even more relevant today to understand the true nature of decision-making in the current economy.

DKK 241.00
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The Growth Map - Jim O'neill - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Growth Map - Jim O'neill - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Jim O''Neill, one of the most influential economists today, shares his insights on how and why he developed one of the most compelling economic concepts of our time in The Growth Map . ''O''Neill has redefined how investors and Western business leaders see the world. This book tells the unlikely story of how O''Neill developed this path-breaking idea . . . lively, powerful and highly accessible'' Gillian Tett, Financial Times Ten years ago, Jim O''Neill predicted that globalization would help Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRICs) - busy, ambitious countries full of raw materials - overtake the largest Western economies. With all four BRIC nations set to do just that, no other idea has proved as significant for the new century. But these changes have provoked business and political uncertainty and in The Growth Map O''Neill examines what is coming next. Can the BRICs sustain their exceptional growth? Which nations will come next? And what, for all of us, does the future hold? ''Goldman Sachs'' rock star'' Business Week ''Sharp, shrewd. Tells the big story of our time. The fundamental shift of economic power from the West'' Niall Ferguson ''O''Neill has changed how the world thinks about economic growth - and how the BRICs think about themselves'' Lloyd Blankfein, Chairman And Ceo, Goldman Sachs ''One of the most sought-after economic commentators on the planet'' Daily Telegraph Jim O''Neill is Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. He joined Goldman Sachs in 1995, rising to chief economist, and in 2001 he led the team that conducted the original BRIC analysis. He is chairman of the charity SHINE, and a member of the boards of the UK Royal Economic Society, Itinera and Bruegel. He has a lifelong passion for Manchester United FC, and has served as a non-executive director of the club''s board.

DKK 159.00
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The Diversity of Life - Edward O. Wilson - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Diversity of Life - Edward O. Wilson - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

"Not since Darwin has an author so lifted the science of ecology with insight and delightful imagery" - Richard Dawkins In this book a master scientist tells the great story of how life on earth evolved. E.O. Wilson eloquently describes how the species of the world became diverse, and why the threat to this diversity today is beyond the scope of anything we have known before. In an extensive new foreword for this edition, Professor Wilson addresses the explosion of the field of conservation biology and takes a clear-eyed look at the work still to be done.

DKK 141.00
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Michael O'Leary - Matt Cooper - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Michael O'Leary - Matt Cooper - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''In a world of colourless corporate leaders, Ryanair''s aggressive, mouthy chief executive provides catnip for journalists. Cooper, an award-winning Irish writer and reporter, makes the most of the opportunity to dissect his colourful subject'' Book of the Month, The Financial Times Michael O''Leary lifts the veil on the wildly successful and wildly controversial Ryanair CEO. Based on extensive research - including with close associates of O''Leary - the book examines O''Leary''s personality, beliefs and obsessions and describes how these have moulded the business he runs. Written by a multi-award-winning journalist and broadcaster, with a thirty-year career covering business and current affairs, it is a fascinating insight into the business behind the man, and the man behind the business.''Fascinating book ... very comprehensive'' Eamon Dunphy, The Stand ''An indispensable guide for anyone who wants to understand not just where Michael O''Leary and Ryanair are coming from, but where they are going'' Sunday Business Post ''A frequently enlightening unauthorised biography ... entertaining'' Irish Independent

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The Test - Brian O'driscoll - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Test - Brian O'driscoll - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The bestselling autobiography of the greatest rugby player of our time: Brian O''Driscoll. Since 1999, when he made his international debut, there has been no greater player in world rugby than Brian O''Driscoll. In 2010 Rugby World magazine named him its world player of the decade - and since then the legend has only grown.Now, at the end of his amazing career - which culminated in fairy-tale fashion with Ireland''s victory in the 2014 Six Nations championship - he tells his own story. Honest, gritty and thoughtful, Brian O''Driscoll''s Autobiography is not just an essential sports book. It is an essential book about family, friends, hard work, courage and imagination.''Honest, charming and revealing - a thoroughly good read'' Rugby World ''A thoroughly enjoyable read ... After reading The Test I warmed even more to O''Driscoll as a player and a man. He stood for a new ethos in Irish sport that refused to accept mediocrity or glorious failure'' Fergal Keane, Irish Times ''O''Driscoll''s honesty ... takes the reader to a place they simply have not been before'' Vincent Hogan, Irish Independent ''A must-read insight into the life and mind of Ireland''s greatest rugby player'' Irish Mail on Sunday ''There are fascinating insights into the lengths he was willing to go to perform at the highest level'' Sunday Business PostBestseller, April 2015

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Notes from a Turkish Whorehouse - Philip O Ceallaigh - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Notes from a Turkish Whorehouse - Philip O Ceallaigh - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A performance artist opens his chest and displays his beating heart on stage. A young man walks through the hills of south-west Romania, where the locals have peculiar ideas about gold. On the morning of a medical examination, a woman tries to coax her husband off the roof. A smuggler pays off an old debt to his sister and resigns himself to a life of honest toil in the mine-shafts of his home town. A mysterious rodent named Brigitte enters the lives of two old men. And, in the astonishing long story ''In the Neighbourhood'', the inhabitants of a crumbling tower-block go about their business, unforgettably. The stories of Philip Ó Ceallaigh create a world that is utterly original and yet immediately recognizable - a world of ordinary people grappling with work and idleness, ambition and frustration, wildness and sobriety, love and lust and decay. Scabrously honest, screamingly funny and beautifully crafted, Notes from a Turkish Whorehouse is a brilliant debut from a writer who cannot be ignored by anyone who cares about the art of fiction.

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Great Irish Reportage - John Horgan - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Great Irish Reportage - John Horgan - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Reports and dispatches from Ireland''s finest writers: the first-ever anthology of Irish reportage.Alongside its world-famous tradition of great fiction, Ireland has a less well known but thrilling tradition of reportage: journalism, dispatches and eyewitness accounts. From Elizabeth Bowen to Colm Tóibín, from Flann O''Brien to Maeve Binchy, some of Ireland''s greatest writers have produced first-rate journalism. And from R.M. Smyllie and Conor Cruise O''Brien to Eamon Dunphy and Olivia O''Leary, Ireland has also produced a remarkable number of journalists who can really write. Now, for the first time, the best of Irish reportage - some of it legendary, some of it unjustly forgotten - is gathered into a single volume. Whether it''s Kate O''Brien on the reinterment of W.B. Yeats or Emily O''Reilly on the election to Westminster of Gerry Adams, whether it''s Hubert Butler on the Fetherd-on-Sea boycott or Joseph O''Connor at the 1994 World Cup, the pieces in Great Irish Reportage illuminate Irish life in a way that no other form of writing can.''There is so much to admire and digest between the covers ... All of them put you right there, right on the frontline, right in the moment'' RTE Guide''You''ll learn much about this great little nation of ours, and what makes it tick, from this incredibly well chosen collection'' Hot Press''There are superb examples of reportage here that combine hard fact and descriptive narrative'' Irish Times''Excellent ... In such time, the need for brave individuals to believe in the power of the words they write is essential. Despite changes in the media landscape in recent years ... it appears as if that hunger from journalists, to question, inspire, and hold those who we democratically elect to accountability, is as strong as ever'' Sunday Independent''Probably unbeatable for showing how Ireland has changed ... The editor has done a remarkable job'' Irish Catholic

DKK 168.00
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Trawler - Redmond O'hanlon - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Trawler - Redmond O'hanlon - Bog - Penguin Books Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Redmond O''Hanlon describes his extraordinary three-week trip on an Orkney trawler as it journeys far into the north Atlantic in search of its catch. Young skipper Jason Schofield has a 2 million pound overdraft on his boat, the Norlantean, which is why he has to go out in a Category One Force 12 hurricane when the rest of the Scottish fleet has run for shelter. O''Hanlon may not be much help when it comes to seamanship - in the words of one of the crew, he doesn''t know his arse from his tit - but he is able to wax lyrical on the amazing deep-sea fish to be found north of the Wyville Thomson Ridge: greater argentine, flying squid, blue ling, the truly disgusting hagfish and many other exotics.Combining humour with erudition, O''Hanlon has written a vivid and compulsively readable account of a journey that for sheer terror beats all his previous adventures.

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