Joey Robinson visits the farm where he grew up and where his mother now lives. Accompanied by his newly acquired second wife, Peggy, and an eleven-year-old stepson, Joey spends three days reassessing and evaluating... Čítať ďalej
Translated literally, -upanishad- means -sitting near devotedly, - conjuring images of the contemplating student listening with rapt attention to the teachings of a spiritual master. The principal Upanishads... Čítať ďalej
Why doesn't the explosive growth of companies such as Facebook and Uber deliver more prosperity for everyone? How could things be different? In this book, the author lays out a ground plan for a different economic and... Čítať ďalej
Two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, prevented from marrying by the petty tyrant Don Rodrigo, who desires Lucia for himself. Forced to flee, they are then cruelly separated, and must face many dangers including plague... Čítať ďalej
This is a brilliant, shocking book ...also witty, painfully self-critical and humane ...it is a work of great literature' Tim Whitmarsh, Guardian 'The Kingdom, already a huge bestseller in France, is thrilling, magnificent... Čítať ďalej
Offers a selection of Gerard Manley Hopkins' (1844-1889) poetry, ranging from the ecstasy of 'The Windhover' and 'Pied Beauty' to the heart-wrenching despair of the 'sonnets of desolation'... Čítať ďalej
A superb new translation by Michael Hofmann of some of Kafka's most frightening and visionary short fiction Strange beasts, night terrors, absurd bureaucrats and sinister places abound in this collection of stories... Čítať ďalej
Mathieu Delarue, a philosophy teacher, has so far managed to contain sex and personal freedom in separate compartments. But now he is in trouble, trying to raise 4,000 francs to procure a safe abortion for his mistress... Čítať ďalej
Offers a narrative that interweaves the birth and life of the unfortunate 'hero' Tristram Shandy, the eccentric philosophy of his father Walter, the amours and military obsessions of Uncle Toby, and a host of other... Čítať ďalej
The No. 1 New York Times bestseller on the secret to leading a good life We live in a Big Me culture: universities and businesses alike reward goal-oriented superstars and those who self-promote are most likely to thrive... Čítať ďalej
'I had to go back to New York and try to find him. There was a chance he mightn't be there but I had to give it a go because there was one thing I was certain of: he wasn't here.' Anna Walsh is officially a wreck. She's covered in... Čítať ďalej
THE TIMES, THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND ECONOMIST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2016 'Twice I missed my stop on the Tube reading this book...this is a jewel among histories' David Aaronovitch, The Times 'The suberb, funny, fascinating... Čítať ďalej
Celebrate Little Mix's first UK number-one album - Glory Days - by reading the full story of the girls' astonishing rise to pop super stardom. Our World is full of exclusive photos and inspirational stories about Jade... Čítať ďalej
In January 1928 Stalin, the ruler of the largest country in the world, boarded a train bound for Siberia where he would embark upon the greatest gamble of his political life. He was about to begin uprooting and collectivization... Čítať ďalej
First book in the -Don Juan- series. The author meets Don Juan and is introduced to his magical world and philosophy by means of hallucinogenic plants and special exercises
The Nowhere Man is available for pre-order now* 'OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY' Lee Child 'Do you need my help? It was always the first question he asked. They called him when they had nowhere else to turn. As a boy Evan Smoak... Čítať ďalej
Edinburgh was going to be a fresh start for Olivia Holloway. Crippled by shyness around the opposite sex, Olivia nevertheless meets gorgeous postgraduate Nate Sawyer and decides it is time to push her fears aside. As... Čítať ďalej
