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NR 1 PÅ SUNDAY TIMES BÄSTSÄLJARLISTA. En skakande skildring från en av Englands mest exklusiva internatskolor.Som åttaåring skickades Charles Spencer till en av Englands mest exklusiva internatskolor. Han ville inte lämna familjen, men det var så man gjorde inom den brittiska överklassen på 1970-talet. Och i många fall fortfarande gör.I denna modiga självbiografi ger prinsessan Dianas bror en klarsynt skildring av mörka hemligheter och övergrepp på internatskolan Maidwell Hall. Han berättar om småpojkarnas hemlängtan, den nyckfulla brutala pennalismen och, inte minst, om vuxenvärldens svek.

One of the most idiosyncratic horrors of Soviet Russia was the Gulag system, an extensive network of forced labor and concentration camps. Part of the rationale behind this system was that it could serve as slave labor in the drive for industrialization, while also serving as a form of punishment. The name Gulag is in fact an acronym, approximating to “Main Administration of Camps” (in Russian: Glavnoe Upravlenie Lagerei) and operated by the Soviet Union’s Ministry of the Interior.

Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, a tragedy that is already projected to grow into a $1 trillion crisis by 2050. While families suffer and promises of pharmaceutical breakthroughs keep coming up short, investigative journalist Charles Piller's Doctored shows that we've quite likely been walking the wrong path to finding a cure all along - led astray by a cabal of self-interested researchers, government accomplices, and corporate greed.

Do you ever feel alone when there are many people around you? Do you wonder why nobody ever calls or reaches out, or why no meaningful connections seem to come about? In today's fast-paced world, many men face loneliness and depression in silence without control and connection.

Following the success of the last party which was recorded in the much acclaimed book, Ghosts Screaming With Laughter, it was time for another one.

More parodies have been written targeting Sherlock Holmes than anyone else dead or alive, fictional or real. James M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, started it all back in the early 1890's and Sherlockian parody has been coming out regularly ever since, right into the age of the internet. While Sherlock's creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lived, close to 400 appeared in Britain and America.

Looking for the perfect gift for a young soccer star? Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, or just because, Soccer Success Playbook is the ideal present for any child aged 8-12 who dreams of improving their skills and becoming a soccer champion! This playbook is packed with 70 essential skills, drills, and winning strategies designed specifically for kids. It’s a comprehensive guide that covers everything from mastering ball control and perfecting passing techniques to advanced tactics and team dynamics.

Publié en 1857, Les Fleurs du mal de Charles Baudelaire, est un recueil de poèmes qui explore les thèmes de la beauté, du mal, de la mélancolie, et de la révolte. L'œuvre, souvent considérée comme un chef-d'œuvre de la poésie française, reflète les tourments intérieurs du poète face à une société moderne et aliénante. Baudelaire y exprime un profond malaise existentiel, oscillant entre fascination pour le sublime et attirance pour la décadence.

La brughiera intorno alla cittadina di Callander si è tinta di bronzo. È arrivato l’autunno e, con lui, Imogene McCarthery, che scende dal treno con una...

It would be hard if not outright impossible to overstate the impact Roman Emperor Constantine I had on the history of Christianity, Ancient Rome, and Europe as a whole. Best known as Constantine the Great, the kind of moniker only earned by rulers who have distinguished themselves in battle and conquest, Constantine remains an influential and controversial figure to this day.

Experience the timeless magic of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption, compassion, and the true spirit of the holiday season. Follow the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted man, as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these spectral encounters, Scrooge discovers the joy of generosity, the warmth of human connection, and the power of transformation.

In Poems about my Psychiatrist, Andrzej Kotański explores the psyche's depths and ambiguities through a dialogue (or inner monologue?) between a patient and a psychiatrist. This bestselling collection offers both humor and existential introspection, reflecting modern anxieties. Andrzej Kotański’s Poems about my Psychiatrist combines sharp wit and existential musings, inviting listener into a surreal conversation between a neurotic protagonist and his psychiatrist.

This work is an extended exhortation urging white ministers and slaveowners to attend to the spiritual needs of slaves and free blacks. The book is broken into four parts. The first part is an historical sketch of slavery in the Colonies and the United States, with a focus on missionary and religious efforts directed towards the African slaves. This account goes from 1620 to 1842. Jones closes this first part with a summary of each denomination and each state.

In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, a tale of courage, compassion, and conservation unfolds. "Orca Tales" is a riveting narrative that brings to life the urgent struggle for the survival of Orcas, also known as killer whales, in the face of human recklessness.

The Chimes is Charles Dickens 1844 novella that concerns the disillusionment of Toby "Trotty" Veck, a poor working-class man. When Trotty has lost his faith in Humanity and believes that his poverty is the result of his unworthiness he is visited on New Year's Eve by spirits who collectively help restore his faith and show him that nobody is born evil, but rather that crime and poverty are man-made creations.

Man of Valor, Man of Grace objectively explores what Swindoll sees as the three great failures in David's adulthood, with their heartbreaking consequences—while also showing David to be the best example in Scripture of someone riding out the storms of life. David was gripped by destructive passion, rocked by family chaos and personal tragedy, and motivated by political expediency. Like all of us, David was far from perfect, but Swindoll teaches us that David had the chance to become great when he placed himself at the Lord's disposal.

Nach einem langen Tag im Büro begegnet Ashlyn im Aufzug ihrem Boss Sebastian Thornton. Er flirtet sie an und sie lässt sich auf eine heiße Nacht ein. An deren Ende entpuppt sich Sebastian allerdings als Mistkerl und Ashlyn möchte ihn nie wiedersehen. Leider wird ihr Wunsch nicht erfüllt, denn wenig später stehtS ebastian vor ihrer Tür – und ist überzeugt, sie wäre seine Freundin! Nach dem ersten Schock findet Ashlyn heraus, dass er sein Gedächtnis verloren hat. Von jetzt auf gleich steht Multimillionär Sebastian verloren da, denn er weiß nichts mehr über sich und sein Leben.

Charles Hapgood's classic 1966 book on ancient maps is back. Hapgood produces concrete evidence of an advanced worldwide civilization existing many thousands of years before ancient Egypt. He has found the evidence in many beautiful maps long known to scholars, the Piri Reis Map that shows Antarctica, the Hadji Ahmed map, the Oronteus Finaeus and other amazing maps. Hapgood concluded that these maps were made from more ancient maps from the various ancient archives around the world, now lost.

"Holy Spirit Power" explores the transformative and empowering work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. This book invites you to experience a deeper understanding and connection with the third person of the Trinity. Through Spurgeon's powerful biblical teachings, you will discover how to unleash the power of the Holy Spirit in your life. From receiving spiritual gifts to walking in divine guidance, this book will help you cultivate a vibrant and fruitful relationship with the Holy Spirit.

New Yorkerin Camila wird zur Trauzeugin ihrer Cousine ernannt - allerdings findet die Hochzeit im fernen Irland statt, und zwar an Weihnachten! Kaum ist Camila gelandet, erlebt sie den ersten Kulturschock: Als sie für die Braut den perfekten Ort für die Trauung organisieren will, stellt sich der Besitzer quer. Aber sowas von! Der mürrische Conor jagt sie sogar mit dem Gewehr von seinem Grundstück. Camila erfährt, dass der Ire ein herzloses Image genießt, doch zum Glück haben die Bewohner von Shanerra Hill auch eine Lösung parat.