When a thirty-something portrait painter is abandoned by his wife, he holes up in the mountain home of a famous artist. The days drift by, spent painting, listening to music and drinking whiskey in the evenings. But then he discovers a strange painting in the attic and unintentionally begins a strange journey of self-discovery that involves a mysterious ringing bell, a precocious thirteen-year-old

WINNER OF THE 2013 SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION Now also shortlisted for the Costa Biography award 2013, this is the story of Gabriele D\'Annunzio, poet, daredevil - and Fascist.

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC TWO BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK Between life and death there is a library. When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. She feels she has let everyone down, including herself. But things are about to change. The books in the Midnight Library enable

Commissioned by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, these tales of dangerous women by the most stellar names in fiction are available for the first time in three-volume paperback. George R.R. Martin is the bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO\'s hit series Game of Thrones. This first volume features an original 35,000 word novella by George R.R. Martin.\'The Princess

This original collection features the most remarkable vinyl artifacts ever produced: a connoisseur\'s selection of records in a plethora of colors, shapes, and forms, imprinted with extraordinary effects and images. Produced in collaboration with Colors magazine, this book showcases over 500 of the most exceptional records owned by leading collectors Alessandro Benedetti and Peter Bastine. Featuring

Eminent yoga teachers Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor explore essential lessons from The Bhagavad Gita to reveal a practical guide for living in today\'s complex world. The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most influential and widely recognized ancient texts in Indian epic literature. Through the telling of the story and its many different philosophical teachings, the text provides deep insight into how

A rich heritage of Japanese tradition meets the best of international trends in Tokyo’s cutting-edge boutiques and stores. As you’d expect from a dynamic and forwarding-looking city, the shops in Tokyo have an innovative flair unequalled anywhere else. If you’re looking for the quirkiness of Tokyo’s youth culture, or the understated elegance of Asia’s business capital, you’ll find it all in this Japanese

After more than 20 years of marriage, Wilson Lewis, son-in-law of Allie and Noah Calhoun (of The Notebook) is forced to admit that the romance has gone out of his marriage. Desperate to win back his wife Jane\'s heart, he must figure out how to make her fall in love with him.again. Despite the shining example of Allie and Noah\'s marriage, Wilson is himself a man unable to easily express his emotions.

From the private papers of Mark Twain and Mozart to those of Robert Browning and Nelson, Love Letters of Great Men collects together some of the most romantic letters in history. Part of the Macmillan Collector\'s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition

Precocious and shocking when first published in 1956, Chocolates for Breakfast is a candid coming-of-age story of a young girl\'s sudden awakening to love and desire written by 18-year-old Pamela Moore. Disaffected, sexually precocious 15-year-old Courtney Farrell splits her time between her parents\' homes in New York and Los Angeles. When a crush on a female teacher in boarding school ends badly,

Between 2011 and 2014 PJ Harvey and Seamus Murphy set out on a series of journeys together to Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Washington DC. Harvey collected words, Murphy collected pictures, and together they have created an extraordinary chronicle of our life and times. The Hollow of the Hand marks the first publication of Harvey\'s powerful poetry, in conversation with Murphy\'s indelible images. It is

Known as \'The Ice Queen\', Anneliese Zander de St Phalle is one of the world\'s most celebrated fashion designers. With an empire that stretches across continents, she\'s a truly global brand, in every sense. Yet despite her success, she\'s a mystery; a reclusive disciplined perfectionist who rarely grants interviews. She\'s successful and she\'s talented, and that\'s all anyone needs to know. Anneliese

New edition of this bestselling practical guide to managing for excellence which will give you the information and skills to succeed. Perfecting your skills and achieving excellence are key to high performance in a management role today. Learn everything you need to know to get the best out of yourself and your team by developing 12 core business skills: from effective leadership and controlling budgets

Pulitzer award-winning author Philip Roth\'s iconic and sensational novel about sex, psychoanalysis and growing up Portnoy\'s Complaint n. [after Alexander Portnoy (1933-)]:A disorder in which strongly-felt ethical and altruistic impulses are perpetually warring with extreme sexual longings, often of a perverse nature. Portnoy\'s Complaint, arguably Philip Roth\'s best-known novel, tells the tale of

Marco ist fünfzehn und hasst sein Leben in einem Clan,dessen Mitglieder von ihrem gewalttätigen und zynischen Anführer Zola in die Kriminalität gezwungen werden. Als er sein Sklavendasein nicht mehr aushält und flieht, stößt er ganz in der Nähe von Zolas Wohnsitz auf eine Männerleiche Die Suche nach dem Mörder führt Carl, Assad, Rose und Gordon, den Neuen im Sonderdezernat Q, tief hinein in das Netzwerk

A young woman comes to a big house to teach two young children. It’s her first job and she wants to do it well. But she begins to see strange things – the ghosts of dead people. Do the ghosts want the children?

Memoirs of a Geisha is one of the great stories of our time. We follow Sayuri’s life: her early years in a small fishing village and as a geisha in Gion. And throughout her struggle, we know of her secret love for the only man who ever showed her any kindness — a man who seems to be out of her reach.

\'I\'m not afraid of storms, for I\'m learning how to sail my ship.\' Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four \"little women\" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo\'s hand, cried over little Beth\'s death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe

Brilliant\' Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project Ginny sees the world differently. Now you will too. `Funny and wildly moving\' Daily Mail My name is Ginny Moon. Ginny is fourteen years old and has autism. She likes the colour red, making lists and knowing exactly what time it is. She doesn\'t like hugs, surprises or people telling lies. After years in foster care, she has finally found her

Soviel Mut hat Clara sich selbst nicht zugetraut; Eigentlich wollte sie auf Mallorca ja nur günstig Urlaub machen. Nachdenken, was sie ohne Paul und all sein Geld anfangen soll. Außerdem braucht sie einen Job und zwar schnell. Warum nicht wieder als Innenarchitektin arbeiten, denkt sie spontan, hier sind so viele wundervolle Häuser einzurichten. Und unterstützt von ihren neuen Freundinnen Lizzy, Britta