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The Good Mothers

You are born into it or marry in. Loyalty is absolute, bloodshed revered and you kill or go to your grave before betraying The Family.

Nepovestitele iubiri

Nepovestitele iubiri

Labis. Jurnalul pierdut

Labis. Jurnalul pierdut

To Read Aloud

Reading a story to another person creates a bond between two people. It is often assumed that reading aloud is only for children, but the

Carnival of Snackery : Diaries

For forty years, David Sedaris has kept a diary in which he records everything that captures his attention-overheard comments, salacious gossip, soap opera plot twists,

Surprins de bucurie

Surprins de bucurie

Memoirs of an Infantry Officer

An irreverent look at British military leaders during WW1, written by the Hawthornden-Prize winning author.

Femei extraordinare care au facut istorie

Femei extraordinare care au facut istorie

Memorii Elena Vacarescu

Memorii Elena Vacarescu

Evelyn Waugh

Waugh's literary reputation has continued to rise since Greene's assessment in 1966. Fifty years on from his death, Philip Eade takes a fresh look at

Secret Life of Dorothy Soames

Growing up in a wealthy enclave outside San Francisco, Justine Cowan's life seems idyllic. But her mother's unpredictable temper drives Justine from home the moment

Love and Care

*** 'An honest and thoughtful memoir. Moving but, ultimately, full of hope. Beautiful.' KATE MOSSE 'Superb. Love & Care is a book about the unbreakable

The Road Not Taken

In this biography of Edward Lansdale (1908-1987), the man said to be the model for Greene's The Quiet American, Max Boot demonstrates how Lansdale pioneered

Traveling with Ghosts

In the summer of 2002, Shannon Leone Fowler, a 28-year-old marine biologist, was backpacking with her fiancé and love of her life, Sean. Sean was

Istorie traita. Scrisori pentru Ioana

Istorie traita. Scrisori pentru Ioana

Iubirile lui Hemingway povestite de el insusi si consemnate A.E. Hotchner

Iubirile lui Hemingway povestite de el insusi si consemnate A.E. Hotchner

The Impossible Has Happened

September 8, 2016 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the debut of the world's most successful science fiction television series: Star Trek. In this new

The Boss of Bosses

In the fields of a forgotten post-war Sicily, an obsession with power was growing. Salvatore 'Toto' Riina, the shrewd peasant Corleone, became the boss of

Unspeakable

Când John Bercow s-a retras din funcția de președinte al Camerei Comunelor, la 31 octombrie 2019, a devenit una dintre cele mai recunoscute și iconoclaste

Elizabeth

Eul detestabil

Eul detestabil

Pour Me

A. A. Gill's memoir begins in the dark of a dormitory with six strangers. He is an alcoholic, dying in the last-chance saloon - driven

Types and Shadows

The third volume of Roy Strong's diaries cover the years 2004 to 2015. In January 2004 Strong was in a state of deep grief following

Blue : A Memoir - Keeping the Peace and Falling to Pieces

A Sunday Times top-five bestseller A searingly honest memoir of life, policing and falling apart 'Every contact leaves a trace' John Sutherland joined the Met

I Must Belong Somewhere

Jonathan Dean's great-grandfather, David Schapira, lived a life of epic achievement and epic suffering. Forced to flee Ukraine at the outbreak of World War I,

The Mammoth Book Of Bizarre Crimes

Harry

Prince Harry is arguably one of the most recognised faces in the world today, and over the years has attracted both criticism and praise. In

Dusty

Dusty Springfield was a well-loved pop singer. From 1960s hits like 'I Only Want To Be With You,' 'Son of a Preacher Man,' and 'You

Confessions of a Good Girl

Loose Women's Andrea McLean is much loved for her bubbly, warm personality. But her life has seen its share of heartache, as well as love

Russian Roulette

Biography of Graham Greene responding to the many thousands of pages of lost letters that have recently come to light and to new memoirs by

Who's in? Who's Out?

Kenneth Rose was one of the most astute observers of the establishment for over seventy years. The wry and amusing journals of the royal biographer

Diplomatic Incidents

The hilarious memoirs of an undiplomatic wife. This is Cherry Denman's witty take on her life trailing husband Charlie round some of the most godforsaken

For Freddie

The inspirational memoir from the founder of the You, Me and the Big C podcast, Rachael Bland. Courageous and life-affirming, this is a mother's final

Hezbollah Hiking Club

Three men. 470 kilometres. Twenty-one days. Welcome to the Hezbollah Hiking Club . . . At a boozy, cricket-filled afternoon at Lord's, Dom Joly convinces

Tsunami Kids

The true story of four siblings who lost their parents in the devastating Sri Lankan tsunami and how they turned tragedy into inspiration On December

Living on a Thin Line

'Living on a Thin Line' delves into the life of Dave Davies, the influential guitarist and co-founding member of the iconic British rock band, The

Starting Over

Denise Welch has always been open about her life, and has refused to let media intrusions and lies slow her down. But now, as she

Confessions of a Chelsea Boy

A deliciously entertaining memoir by the most talked-about star of Made in Chelsea.One of the original Made in Chelsea cast members, Spencer has always been

Memories of the Falklands

This poignant book is published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the outbreak of the Falklands conflict in 1982. Contributors include politicians, soldiers and

Conan Doyle's Wide World

Această carte dezvăluie călătoriile și aventurile captivante ale lui Arthur Conan Doyle - creatorul lui Sherlock Holmes. Arthur Conan Doyle nu a fost doar creatorul

FRONTLINE

An unflinchingly honest and visceral account of the impossible ethical choices required by medical emergencies, as told by one heroic doctor who has deployed to

Finding Me

The #1 New York Times Bestseller and inspirational memoir by Michelle Knight, whose survival story gripped the world and continues to inspire and offer hope.

Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know

Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know is a phrase famously associated with the British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes. It encapsulates his reputation for undertaking incredibly

Horslips

'...above all, Horslips play it loud.' NME Magazine Featuring a detailed timeline of events, exclusive interviews, previously unpublished photography and a wealth of mem...

My James

On 12 February 1993, three year old James Bulger wandered away from his mum Denise in a shopping mall in Bootle. Grainy images from a

A Book for Her

Bridget Christie is a stand-up comedian, idiot and feminist. On the 30th of April 2012, a man farted in the Women's Studies Section of a

Finding Your Harmony

In this moving and inspirational memoir, singer Ally Brooke recalls her journey to fame, reveals how she has remained true to her beliefs through her

Mind Games

In this unique book, one of football's greatest cult players reflects on the travails of the modern game, how some of society's problems are reflected

The World According To Alan Sugar

Everyone knows that Lord Sugar has strong opinions and is not afraid to voice them - no matter how controversial they may be. His bestselling

Hungry: The Highly Anticipated Memoir

De la Frazzles la Foie Gras: memorii despre dorința de a vrea mai mult. De la o vârstă fragedă, Grace Dent a fost înfometată. Când

Caragiale. Scrisoarea pierduta

Caragiale. Scrisoarea pierduta

A Better Me

Gary Barlow is one of the most successful British musicians and songwriters of all time, but 15 years ago, as he himself admits, he hit

The revolutionary life of Freda Bedi

'A fascinating biography of Freda Bedi, an English woman who broke all the rules of gender, race, and religious background to become both a revolutionary

Every Lie I've Ever Told

I had made it! All my dreams had come true. I had an operating fridge, I was doing brilliantly, and I had written the memoir

Mircea Eliade si contemporanii sai

Mircea Eliade si contemporanii sai

This Book Could Save Your Life

Ceea ce e cam amuzant când se întâmplă ceva îngrozitor este că nimic nu se întâmplă cu restul lumii. Mașinile încă conduc, avioanele încă zboară...

Busted in New York and Other Essays

'[Pinckney] reveals himself to be a skilful chronicler of black experience in literary criticism, reportage and biography' The New York Times In these twenty-five essays,...

The Fragments of My Father

There were holes in Sam Mills's life when she was growing up - times when her dad was just absent, for reasons she didn't understand.

Eyewitnesses at the Somme

In 1915, news of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landing and the slaughter at Gallipoli stirred tens of thousands of young men to

Don't Stop Believin'

For more than five decades, Olivia Newton-John has been one of our most successful and adored entertainers. A four-time Grammy Award winner, she is one

O viata amanata. Memoriile bibliotecarei de la Auschwitz

O viata amanata. Memoriile bibliotecarei de la Auschwitz

Boema de altadata

Boema de altadata

Draga domnule si prietene. Scrisori catre Arsene Henry

Draga domnule si prietene. Scrisori catre Arsene Henry

Vremuri noi, vremuri vechi. Jurnal 2007 - 2013

Vremuri noi, vremuri vechi. Jurnal 2007 - 2013

Little Keith Lemon: Memoirs of me Childhood

Have you ever wondered how Keith Lemon went from life as a young nipper in Leeds to being the strawberry blonde star of Celebrity Juice

Through The Barrier

Clive Evans had a lengthy front-line flying career in which he flew Hunters, Canberras and Lightnings. Apart from his personnel experiences he describes all these

Memoria clipei

Memoria clipei

Dear Mr Murray

În ciuda numărului incredibil de scrisori păstrate de familia Murray, unele nu au ajuns, altele au fost întârziate, iar unele abia au supraviețuit, dar longevitatea

Luchian. Ochii, sufletul, mana

Luchian. Ochii, sufletul, mana

Reacher Guy

Lee Child is the thriller writer responsible for countless international bestsellers - as well as the iconic character of Jack Reacher. Yet despite being revered

Houdini

Based on contemporary reports and diaries, with historic photographs and period posters, Houdini is an intriguing biography of the world’s greatest magician and escape ar...

Whiteley's folly

Whiteleys was the Harrods of the 19th century. Its clients included English and overseas royalty and it offered - and delivered - 'Everything from a

Amber's Donkey

Amber's Donkey este o poveste inspirată despre depășirea adversității. 'Prima dată când Shocks a văzut-o pe Amber venind, și-a coborât capul pentru ca ea să-și

The FBI Way : Inside the Bureau's Code of Excellence

The FBI's former head of counterintelligence reveals the seven secrets of building and maintaining organizational excellence 'A must read for serious leaders at every l...

Cateva luni din viata mea. Octombrie 2022 - martie 2023

Cateva luni din viata mea. Octombrie 2022 - martie 2023

Mierea istoriei

Mierea istoriei

Step by Step

În memoriile de succes ale aventurierului TV Simon Reeve, acesta descrie cum a călătorit prin peisaje epice, cum s-a ferit de gloanțe pe front, cum

Shakespeare in a Divided America

From the author of 1599, a fresh perspective on the history of the United States - and a timely reminder of Shakespeare's indelible influence. A

William Shakespeare 1564-1616

William Shakespeare was born April 1564 and died 23 April 1616, four hundred years ago. Today the bard from Queen Elizabeth's I's Merrie England is

Lady Fanshawe's Receipt Book

In the mid seventeenth century, England was divided by war and bloodshed. Torn apart by rival factions, father opposed son and brother met brother on

She Who Dares

'Oh dear,' said Evelyn Waugh of his society friends, 'these great ladies.' In this book of pen portraits, the reader is introduced to ten extraordinary

The Secret Train Robber

The Crime of the Century. The biggest train heist in Britain s history. The Great Train Robbery. In the early hours of Thursday, 8th August

Joshua Files

The Joshua Files traces the story of Britain's latest heavyweight hero from the building site to the top of the boxing world and beyond. His

Din calatoriile unei femei cu suflet de copil

Din calatoriile unei femei cu suflet de copil