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A riveting and deeply researched account of King Juan Carlos’s epic fall from grace. Paul Preston, the preeminent historian of modern Spain, here lays bare the complex web of financial and sexual excess that led to the hero’s vertiginous downfall. For decades, King Carlos was immensely popular in Spain and much beloved – in part because of his courageous defence of Spanish democracy after Franco’s death. However, his secrets’ gradual exposure e was detonated in April 2012 by his appearance on television cameras as he left a Madrid hospital. An astonished nation heard him make a declaration unprecedented from the lips of any Spanish Head of State, royal or republican: ‘I am very sorry. I have made a mistake and it will not happen again’. Revelations that he had been badly injured while elephant hunting in Botswana accompanied by a woman who was not his wife opened the floodgates to prurient research into his marital infidelities. From there, it was a short step to journalistic, followed by judicial, investigation into his financial misdemeanours. The consequent accumulation of hostile coverage culminated in his abdication on 2 June 2014 and, from August 2020, a gilded exile in Abu Dhabi. Paul Preston’s spectacular biography tells the story of the King’s very public implosion and identifies the seeds of self-destruction in Juan Carlos’s unhappy childhood and upbringing. In so doing, Preston also throws a penetrating light on the massive scale of corruption within the Spanish establishment and sets the King’s downfall against Spain’s own identity crisis as it continues to grapple with its fascist past.
From the Orwell Prize-winning author of My Fourth Time, We Drowned comes a powerful account of human resilience, capturing our capacity for love and connection against all odds.We live in an era defined by crisis - whether it be war and displacement, or climate collapse and rapidly widening inequality. Acclaimed international correspondent Sally Hayden has spent her career covering some of the darkest moments of our time, and yet even in the face of unimaginable adversity, she's witnessed the love and care of everyday people.Hayden introduces us to a couple separated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a mother in northeast Nigeria who risks everything to save her daughter from forced marriage to Boko Haram militants. We meet a group of Syrian women searching tirelessly for their missing spouses and children, while launching a call for justice, and learn about letters from the bereaved to the dead, still being written over a decade after the tsunami that devastated Japan.In stories that crisscross the globe, from Uganda to Lebanon, Rwanda to Iraq, Hayden asks us: what if news was recounted through the actions people take for those they love? Would it become harder to dehumanise those who seem different to us? This is Also a Love Story dares us to recognise how love can be found in even the most difficult of times, and to question what might be needed to create a better world.'Moving ...
Humans – who are we? Physically, Homo sapiens is unremarkable in the animal world – a hairless ape. But somehow, in combination, our characteristics make us remarkable. With our dexterity and brain power, we discovered ways of finding food and beating the elements not only in our home on the African savanna, but in every habitat from jungle to Arctic waste. Humans tells the story of our evolution with beautiful illustrations of our seemingly ordinary anatomy alongside colourful, mind-expanding graphics of what we have achieved with it. This book is:shaped and guided by broadcaster and expert in anatomy and archaeology, Professor Alice Robertswritten by an international team of experts in many fields of human evolution, including archaeology, palaeontology, anthropology, and cognitive sciencebuilt from chapters about the evolution of different parts of the body, giving an instant, familiar way in to the topicThis thought-provoking book presents the latest advances in understanding human evolution, challenging old myths and baked-in misconceptions – all through the lens of the human body. Each chapter tackles a different body part, showing how it has evolved and the role it has played. The story of hands, for instance, begins with the first animals with limbs, which clambered onto land 375 million years ago, but goes on to show how humans use the unique precision and power in their grasping digits – and their ability to teach one another skills – to create ever-more sophisticated technology. Visually vibrant and rich, this book features not only beautiful illustrations, but also photos of prehistoric art, tools, jewellery, and recreations of all of these made by experimental archaeologists. Humans asks intriguing universal questions about our origins and nature. When did we invent clothes? Did we always form pair bonds? How did prehistoric people cross the ocean? Are we the only animals to become self-aware?Find out who we are, where we come from, and perhaps – where we’re going.
Feeling overwhelmed? Open when… stress takes over. Facing self-doubt? Open when… imposter syndrome strikes. Lost your direction? Open when… you need fresh motivation. This is the book for life's twists and turns, when being human starts to get complicated. A must-have companion to Dr Julie's international bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, which taught us the skills to strengthen our future mental health, Open When... is the book to turn to when you find yourself in the eye of the storm. Within this book are a series of Open When style letters from Dr Julie to help navigate the moments of overwhelm, confusion or self-doubt that we all face when life gets messy. Offering calm, clarity and a laser focus on the best way forward, each personal letter is followed by real-time tools that will help you re-frame the situation and decide on your next move. Every chapter covers a new scenario; universal problems that each of us will likely face at some point. So, whether you’re experiencing: Stress Pressure to perform Dealing with difficult people Trying to fit in Making big decisions Arguments with your partner Big emotions causing anxiety Open When... brings the words you need to hear to get back on the front foot, feeling ready to take on everything life throws your way. 
Is your home still your castle? It started with my own home. I had moved more times than most people move in a lifetime, between countries, between continents, between entirely different versions of life. Each time, in the middle of the upheaval, I noticed something. The act of making a home was never just practical. It was a way of finding out who I was landing as. A way of asking, quietly and honestly, what still belonged to me and what I had simply been carrying out of habit. The home was not just where I arrived. It was where I came back to myself. Once I understood that in my own life, I began to see it everywhere. In the homes I entered as an interior designer over thirty years of practice. In the client who could not explain why the beautiful renovation had not changed how she felt. In the space that stopped me the moment I crossed the threshold, before a word had been spoken, because someone had loved it into aliveness. And in the homes that had quietly drifted from the person living inside them, warm and well-furnished and strangely hollow, because the relationship between the home and its inhabitant had simply gone untended. What I came to understand through all of that, and what this book is built from, is not design knowledge. It is something older and more personal. The felt intelligence of a home that knows who is living in it. And the profound difference that makes to the quality of every ordinary day. That relationship is what this book is about. Your home has been working on you whether you noticed or not. The light speaks to your body's internal clock. The acoustic texture of a room either allows rest or quietly prevents it. The objects you pass every day carry a weight you stopped registering long ago. The space has been reflecting back whoever is living inside it, faithfully and without judgment, through every season, every version of yourself, every chapter of a life that kept moving forward while the home waited. When that relationship goes untended, the home drifts. It holds the shape of a version of you that has already moved on. And the body, which reads this accurately and continuously, carries the gap as a low, persistent effort that gets mistaken for simply the effort of living. It does not have to be that way. Is your home still your castle is not a book about decorating. It will not tell you what to buy, what to remove or what style to aspire to. It will walk you through the senses that are your instrument for reading a space, and the invisible forces of light, sound, air and visual weight that shape how a home feels to live in. It will move through the seasons and what each one asks of a home that is genuinely alive to the year. It will show you how the home reflects back who is living inside it and how to read that honestly. And it will bring you, in the end, to the joy of a space that genuinely holds you. The book also looks further. A chapter on working from home explores what happens when the space is asked to hold two entirely different versions of you at once, and how to protect the line between them. And a final chapter looks honestly at the future of the home, at intelligent technology and what it will be able to do, and at the one thing it will never be able to replace. Your home has been waiting for you to come back to it. This is where you begin.
An enchanting hardcover, fill-in-the-blanks keepsake story book illustrated with watercolour whimsical woodland creatures. Within the pages there are several spreads where the story can be personalised for the giver to share guidance, hopes and wishes for a special child. The gentle rhymes create a magical reading experience, whilst the handwritten elements provide the giver with the opportunity to share thoughts and encouragement. Each book becomes a one-of-a-kind story of connection. An ideal gift for new arrivals, adoption, birthday or baby showers. This book can be gifted by anyone who wants to show a child how deeply they are loved. Fill-in sections include: • Gift message page• The baby/child’s name• One of the special things about you is . . . • When you grow up, I hope you will be . . . • I can’t wait to take you to . . . • Something I want to say to you . . . • Advice I would like to give you as you grow . . . • Something I love about you . . . Why we love it We love the beautiful watercolour illustrations and gorgeous colour palette. Combined with such an engaging story, that is unique to the child. It’s so much more than a book, it’s a personal journal of togetherness wrapped up in a lovely story.
Are you longing for emotional freedom from the grip of the past, so you can fully embrace the joy and potential of today? Discover a powerful path to lasting inner peace and connect with your Soul's deepest wisdom through Your Spiritual Curriculum... In Your Spiritual Curriculum, Dr. Katja Rusanen draws upon her own powerful journey of healing past trauma and years of working with clients to unveil a life-changing five-step process designed to help you make peace with the past and deeply connect with the profound wisdom of your Soul. This book offers a journey of personal transformation and spiritual growth, blending practical, down-to-earth spirituality with proven methods. Dr. Katja offers a clear and compassionate roadmap to finding lasting meaning and purpose in every aspect of your life. Discover how to: Reframe past traumas and difficult experiences into powerful spiritual lessons that fuel your growth and build unwavering resilience. Release emotional burdens – such as guilt, shame, anger and fear – that have been holding you back from living fully. Rewrite the limiting narratives that sabotage your self-worth and step boldly onto a path of profound self-acceptance and love, fostering deep inner peace. Reclaim your freedom by breaking free from the shackles of past experiences and limiting beliefs to embrace your authentic self and unlock your full, vibrant potential, accelerating your personal transformation. Receive practical keys and profound insights to align with your Soul's deepest desires, and open to a life of genuine success and lasting fulfillment in all areas, guided by your Soul wisdom. Through compelling real-life stories and powerful, easy-to-follow exercises, you'll gain not just theoretical knowledge, but also the practical tools to create real and lasting change. You'll develop the clarity to understand your life's journey, the confidence to navigate challenges, and the courage to step into your authentic power as you learn to view your life from the empowering perspective of your Soul and support your ongoing spiritual growth. If you're feeling a deep inner calling to finally rise above the limitations of your past, heal old wounds, and create a future filled with joy, purpose, and love, then Your Spiritual Curriculum is the compassionate and insightful guide you've been waiting for.
In Fires Which Burned Brightly, Faulks, a reluctant memoirist, offers readers a series of detailed snapshots from a life in progress. They include a post-war rural childhood – ‘cold mutton and wet washing on a rack over the range’ – the booze-sodden heyday of Fleet Street and a career as one of the country’s most acclaimed novelists. There are not one, but two daring escapes from boarding school; the delirium of a jetlagged American book tour; the writing of Birdsong in his brother’s house in 1992; and memorable trips across the channel to France. Politics, psychiatry and frustrated ventures into the world of entertainment are analysed with patience and rueful humour. The book is driven by a desire ‘to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.’ It ends with a tribute to Faulks’s parents and a sense of how his own generation was shaped by the disruptive power of war and its aftermath. Sharply perceptive and alive with a generous wit, Fires Which Burned Brightly is a work of subtle yet profound intelligence and warmth. 
Over the past sixty years the writings of Jean-Paul Sartre have probably been more influential in the West than those of any other philosopher and literary figure. In his theoretical writings, Sartre laid the foundation for an original doctrine of Existentialism. His concern, however, was to relate his theory to human response and the practical demands of living. To achieve this, he carried his philosophical concepts into his novels and plays, and there subjected them to the test of imagined experience. His uniqueness lies in the success with which he demonstrated the utility of Existentialist doctrine while creating, at the same time, works of the highest literary merit. Thus Sartre became the populariser of his own literary thought. Originally delivered as a lecture in Paris in 1945, "Existentialism and Humanism" is Jean-Paul Sartre's seminal defence of Existentialism as a doctrine true to Humanism, as opposed to a purely nihilistic creed, and a plan for its practical application to everyday human life. This exploration of one of the central tenets of his philosophical thought has become the essential introduction to his work, and a fundamental text for all students of philosophy.
The long-awaited, candid memoir by Priscilla Presley chronicling her difficult, inspiring journey beyond the walls of Graceland and behind the elegant image the world sees. The Elvis legacy seen from the inside ... Priscilla Presley's divorce from Elvis left his fans incredulous. How could she leave the man every woman wanted? From the outside, life in Elvis's mansion looked glamorous and enviable, and in many respects, it was. But inside the mansion, her husband was constantly surrounded by a male entourage while at the gates, lines of beautiful women waited hopefully for an audience with the King. From the time she was seventeen years old, that life was all Priscilla had known. During her ten years with Elvis, it became painfully apparent that she had no idea who she was outside Elvis's world. The only way to find herself was to leave that world and seek a new life of her own, because leaving was the only way to survive, for herself and for her daughter. Softly, As I Leave You, is the deeply personal story of what Priscilla lost and what she found when she walked away from the man she loved. Despite the legal separation, their love for one another transformed into a touching and tender dynamic that endured until Elvis's untimely death four years later. Shattered by Elvis's passing, she had to reinvent herself a second time as the single mother of a talented, often headstrong daughter who never really recovered from her father's death. Priscilla's dedication to motherhood was enriched by the birth of her second child, and she gradually found her footing as a businesswoman, actress, designer, and legislative advocate. She transformed Graceland into an international destination and helped guide the development of Elvis Presley Enterprises. But the unexpected, shattering loss of three immediate family members years later brought Priscilla to her knees. She shares her journey with a quiet dignity that will comfort and reassure anyone who has suffered - and survived - seemingly unbearable loss. A passionate, compassionate, and inspiring story of finding your place in the world, Softly, As I Leave You, is a sweet Southern melody that will take the reader with Priscilla on her long road home.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDS A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, FT AND IRISH TIMES From the author of Klopp, a funny and insightful look at one of Britain's greatest and strangest football greats. He was stranger than he knew - than any of us knew.  England captain.  Mercurial competitor. Pop star manqué. The Face of Brut 33. Pioneer of the footballers' perm. Twice winner of the Ballon d'Or. Kevin Keegan owned the 1970s. We had never seen his like before. There appeared to be nothing he could fail at. Tracking his career from youth-team player at Scunthorpe to the England manager's job, by way of Liverpool, Newcastle and Hamburg, Keegan considers the extravagant highs of a football man who touched the game with genius, who was never sacked and who came within an ace of triumph as a manager. A story of almost and maybe, of excellence and of failure, it is a story too, perhaps, of the fans' quixotic search for a messiah. 
The empowering, must-read memoir of the end of a marriage and the start of a personal revolution, perfect for readers of Glennon Doyle and Miranda July. THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AS SEEN ON THE OPRAH WINFREY PODCAST SET TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX PRODUCTION STARRING GWYNETH PALTROW How do we go on when a loved one betrays us? On a chilly day in March of 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, Belle Burden's husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. His decision shocked Belle to her core: she believed he was a happy man, a committed partner, and a devoted father to their three children. She thought he was a man who had settled into the life he had always wanted: a successful career, summers spent at their beloved home on Martha's Vineyard, lots of tennis. Overnight, he transformed from her steady companion into a stranger. As she pieces her life together in the wake of a loss she had never imagined coming, she finds she is much stronger than she ever expected. Belle reflects on her transformation from a shy, quiet girl, nicknamed Belle the Good to a powerful, brave, determined woman. A woman who has learned to use her voice to expose the patriarchal structures that have forced women to be discreet and compliant for far too long. Based on Belle's popular Modern Love essay, Was I Married to a Stranger?, this is the emotional and empowering memoir of self-discovery and what it means to finally be heard.
Millions have experienced the nine insights of The Celestine Prophecy, glimpsed the emerging world view that it describes and benefitted from its ability to renew our understanding of life. Now multi-million copy bestselling author James Redfield introduces us to a new insight which is emerging: The Tenth Insight. Perfect for fans of Paulo Coelho and Eckhart Tolle. THE BOOK YOU WISH YOU HAD READ LONG, LONG AGO...  With words that resonate with our deepest intuitions and illuminate both the world outside us and within us, James Redfield offers us all, in The Tenth Insight, a unique, revelatory and ultimately joyful vision of human spirituality. As you grasp The Tenth Insight, your memories will expand to include an understanding of the long expanse of human history and the special mission we all share to bring humanity to answer, as never before, the unspoken questions that loom over all of human experience and in every human heart:  Why are we here? What are we to do? Where are we going? One that could change your life - and perhaps the world.
‘Truly eye-opening . . .  The most accessible and coherent introduction to Chomsky's ideas' Irish Times The land of the free. The home of the brave. But what has America achieved in the aim of ‘spreading democracy’ – except wreak havoc across the globe and establish a reckless foreign policy that serves the interest of few and has endangered all too many?  In this timely book, Noam Chomsky writing with Nathan J.  Robinson, vividly traces America’s pursuit of global domination – from Washington’s role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan – offering an incisive critique of the self-serving myths that dominant elites in the United States continue to push. Thorough, urgent and provocative, The Myth of American Idealism offers a highly readable entry to the conclusions Noam Chomsky has come to after a lifetime of thought and activism. ‘An incredibly valuable teaching tool’ Los Angeles Review of Books
Meister Eckhart (1260-1328) was a priest, a mystic, and nearly a heretic (he died before the Church court's verdict). In the 20th century, the Roman Catholic Church rehabilitated him and the late Pope John Paul II spoke of his work with fondness. However, what makes him of particular interest is the fact that he has influenced a wide range of spiritual teachers and mystics both inside and outside the Christian tradition. Erich Fromm, Eckhart Tolle, Richard Rohr, D. T. Suzuki, and Rudolf Steiner have all credited Eckhart as being an important influence on their thought. In addition, his work has influenced the development of 20th century American Buddhism and the Theosophical tradition. Eckhart wrote at a time--much like our own--when society appeared to be coming apart at the seams. In the midst of all that chaos and uncertainty, he captured the many forms and stages of the love of God, the mystic path, and the journey of transformation--in language so startling that he, too, was often accused of heresy. Now, seven centuries later, this fresh, stunning rendering of his work translates the essence of one of Christianity's greatest poetic and spiritual voices. Here is a book that conveys the heart of Eckhart's teaching on what it means to love God and embark on an authentic spiritual journey--a journey that is characterized by mystery, paradox, and an embrace of the unknown.
This guided journal helps you uncover what brings you joy, create more of it daily, and let joy guide you to your soul’s purpose - so you can create a life that feels wildly fulfilling, deeply alive, expansive, and most of all, true to you. This is more than just the journal! Here’s what’s inside: 3 Chapters blending reflection, neuroscience, and spirituality - on joy as a compass to uncovering your purpose, finding magic in everyday moments, and creating a life that reflects your deepest calling. Deep-Dive Prompts to uncover what brings you joy, the kind of life you want, the fears standing in the way, and what you're ready to release - your foundation before Daily Journaling. Think of it as shadow work. 7 months of Daily Journaling prompts - morning and evening -  to help you notice what brings you joy and what it reveals about your life purpose, so you can create a deeply fulfilling and rewarding life day to day. 4-week check-ins to reflect on the past month and notice patterns - what brings you joy, what's working, and what's ready to shift. A5 Hardcover with satin finish and ribbon bookmark
246 pieces Book Nook model building kit is inspired by the view of the city at sunset, where you will feel immersed in the city leisure time to appreciate the endless twilight. In addition, this is more than just a craft kit, but also exquisite decoration of buildings or collector's bookshelves. The combination of wall lamp and street lamp releases a warm feeling after opening. The cat is currently one of the favorite animals of young people, which can increase interest and beauty. The included mirror creates an incredibly beautiful spatial depth. Non-toxic, laser-cut wood panels with pieces that fit well, along with illustrated English instructions and necessary spare parts in the case. Just be patient and after 6 hours you will get there. If you encounter any problems when assembling the miniature book corner model kit, please feel free to let us know and we will provide professional help. Without a doubt, this is a very perfect gift and collectible for craft and miniature lovers. Not only experience the joy of DIY with this miniature dollhouse with bookends, but also as an ornament, but also as a work of art.
Few forces have shaped our world as powerfully - or as secretly - as mafias. Groups such as La Cosa Nostra, the Medellin Cartel, New York's Five Families, the Japanese yakuza and Russian vory are notorious, endlessly covered in news stories and popular media. Yet when official histories are written, their role in shaping nations, economies and societies is rarely acknowledged. In Mafia: A Global History, Ryan Gingeras draws on more than a decade of research to uncover this suppressed underworld history. Crossing centuries and continents, he introduces legendary figures - Al Capone, Pablo Escobar, Du Yuesheng - and explores the conditions, cultures and locales that gave birth to modern mafias: Sicily, Marseille, New York, Colombia, Tokyo. As he reconstructs the rise of a gang or the life of a gangster, he also charts the expanding power of states and the increasingly international reach of trade, crime and law enforcement. After all, governments define what is a crime and who is a criminal, and their agents create the strategies used to limit or defend against their threat. Beginning with bandits and ending with today's 'mafia states' - andthe alarming blurring of lines between gangsters, corporations and political leaders - this sweeping narrative traces the evolution of organised crime in response to industrialisation, globalisation and technological change. By charting the origins, consolidation and transformation of mafias,Gingeras reveals not only where contemporary gangsters come from, but how they became central to our imagination and why they are the uncredited architects of the modern world.
The sexual assault that rocked the world. A courageous woman s rallying call for shame to change sides . For the very first time, Gis le Pelicot tells her story. A BEST BOOK OF 2026 FOR THE OBSERVER, TELEGRAPH, GUARDIAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, NEW YORK TIMES, DAILY MIRROR, IRISH TIMES, GQ MAGAZINE, LIT HUB, BBC AND MORE One November day, Gis le Pelicot was called to a local police station and life as she knew it ended. Her husband of fifty years had been caught by a supermarket guard filming up women s skirts. But on his computer was shattering evidence: for nearly a decade, he had been secretly drugging and raping her and inviting dozens of strangers into their home to abuse her. Four years later, he and fifty other men were put on trial and Gis le s courage in waiving her right to anonymity made global headlines. Shame must change sides, she declared, giving voice and hope to millions. Her words became a rallying cry and her decision marked a turning point in public feeling about sexual violence. For the first time, and with unwavering honesty and grace, she describes a difficult childhood, first love, her career and motherhood. It is a life in determined search of happiness, both before and after her devastating discovery. She is an ordinary person who faces extraordinary catastrophe, whose example changes the world. Ultimately, Gis le Pelicot emerges with a renewed passion and reverence for living, and for love. A Hymn to Life is an unforgettable testament and promise: that victims have no reason to feel ashamed; that even after unimaginable betrayal we can go on; and that colour will always return to life.
The Rolife Arcade Dating Booknook transports you to a stylish European alley, where sunlight enters through the glass roof, casting a warm glow on store display cases. With intricate details like arcade arches, quaint shops, historical lighting and floral scents, it seems like you're strolling through a historic arcade, reliving the romantic vibes of a European arcade. Equipped with 3 LED lights (batteries not included) powered by two AA batteries, the brightness and coverage are significantly improved. The warm light creates a dreamy atmosphere, making this booknook a perfect choice for art and retro lovers. The Rolife Arcade Dating Booknook includes a high-transparency PET dust cover, keeping dirt away and ensuring your booknook remains spotless. Compared with previous designs, the new dust cover enhances the visual experience and is easier to maintain, protecting delicate details from dust accumulation. Each piece of Rolife DIY miniature kit is numbered and laser cut from sturdy plywood, ensuring a precise fit for trouble-free assembly. This diorama kit beautifully captures the romantic scene of a European street, offering a creative and rewarding experience for those who assemble it. With detailed instructions in English, assembling this charming wooden model is a pleasant experience.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Menopause and perimenopause are still baffling to most doctors, leaving patients exasperated as they grapple with symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia to brain fog. As a leading neuroscientist and women's brain health specialist, Dr Mosconi unravels these mysteries by revealing how menopause doesn't just impact the ovaries - it's a hormonal show in which the brain takes centre stage. The decline of the hormone estrogen during menopause influences everything from body temperature to mood to memory, potentially paving the way for cognitive decline later in life. To conquer these challenges successfully, Dr. Mosconi brings us the latest approaches - explaining the role of cutting-edge hormone replacement therapies like 'designer estrogens,' hormonal contraception and key lifestyle changes encompassing diet, exercise and self-care. Best of all, Dr Mosconi dispels the myth that menopause signifies an end, demonstrating that it's actually a transition. Contrary to popular belief, if we know how to take care of ourselves during menopause, we can emerge with a renewed, enhanced brain - ushering in a meaningful and vibrant new chapter of life.
Unwind with these entertaining word puzzles. Unwind and challenge yourself with this delightful collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles. Each puzzle features a classic 13x13 grid, designed to test your word power and general knowledge in a fun and engaging way. How fast can you complete them all? Perfect for sharpening your vocabulary and keeping your brain active, these puzzles are ideal for passing the time while traveling, on holiday, or relaxing at home. All solutions are conveniently provided at the back of the book, so you can easily check your answers and track your progress. Enjoy hours of stimulating entertainment with this must-have crossword collection!
INSIDE THE MIND OF A YOUNG ICON CHASING TENNIS HISTORY Based on new interviews with those closest to him - including coaches, friends, old teachers and other villagers - Being Carlos Alcaraz offers fresh insights into a tennis phenomenon. From a modest apartment above a kebab shop in the village of El Palmar to glory on the sport's biggest stages, this captivating book traces Alcaraz's emergence and contrasts his story against the Big Three of Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer. Grit. Joy. Swagger. Belief. The dark moments between the smiles. The tears. The broken racquets. The tension of wanting to be a normal young man while aspiring to tennis greatness. Being Carlos Alcaraz delves into the emotional and cultural forces that have shaped a modern icon - one destined to redefine tennis for years to come.
A thrillingly weird novel about art, obsession, and the feral nature of female creativity. Sabine is a conceptual artist whose latest show, Fuck You, Help Me, is about to launch, when her world begins to unravel. Stalked by a mysterious figure whose approaches grow increasingly threatening, she spirals deeper into her neuroses as exhibition day approaches and her fear transforms into something primal and untamed. Accompanied by her strange alter egos — from hyper-realistic baby puppets to the ghost of performance artist Caroline Schneemann — Sabine hurtles toward a surreal climax that forces a reckoning with what it means to create, to be seen, and to survive as a woman artist in a voyeuristic world. Ella Baxter delivers a blazing work that dissects creativity and obsession with visceral humour and unflinching intensity. Part psychological thriller, part artistic manifesto, Woo Woo is a strange and haunting feast that pulses with rage and crackles with dark energy — a literary firestorm unlike anything else.
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