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In a single day in postwar London, Clarissa Dalloway prepares to host a party. As she walks through the city buying flowers and recalling her youth, thoughts, memories, and hidden desires intertwine in her mind like a quiet river. Virginia Woolf unveils the inner lives of Clarissa and those around her: Peter Walsh, Sally Seton, Septimus Warren Smith souls searching for meaning amid the noise of modern life and the invisible scars of war.First published in 1925, Mrs. Dalloway stands as one of the masterpieces of literary modernism. With poetic and innovative prose, Woolf transforms a single day into a profound meditation on time, memory, and identity.

Razão e sensibilidade nos transporta para a jornada das irmãs Dashwood, Elinor e Marianne, que, em uma sociedade na qual prestígio e fortuna desempenham papéis fundamentais, enfrentam desafios financ

Ireland went to the 2023 rugby world cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They were the reigning grand slam holders; and still they came home early.Getting to the last four of the World Cup has become a national obsession. But is this the only measure of success? In Touching Distance, Brendan Fanning, one of the games most authoritative voices, shines a piercing light on every corner of the Irish rugby system, from grassroots to green jersey, illuminating the fine lines and thin margins between success and failure.From the breakthrough years of Eddie OSullivan to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, with David Nucifora the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era through to Andy Farrell, the man in whom Irish fans hopes now rest, no stone is left unturned in Fannings revealing and absorbing narrative.With the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their quest for the top? And is glory finally within reach?A hugely enjoyable book that gives a fascinating insight into whats been going on behind the curtain of Irish rugby over the last 20 years. SHANE HORGANSmart, incisive and packed with great stories. Most of what I know about rugby Ive learned from reading Brendan Fanning. PAUL HOWARD

Esta obra nos transporta para o lar dos Bennet, no qual as cinco filhas – Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty e Lydia – enfrentam a pressão social do casamento, já que a ausência de um herdeiro masculino co

"Uma obra que desnuda a fragilidade das relaçes humanas e a brutalidade da indiferença.""Certa manh, ao acordar de sonhos agitados, ainda na cama, Gregor Samsa descobriu que tinha se transformado num inseto monstruoso..."Destaques deste livroO livro aborda temas como a solido, a rejeiço familiar, a desumanizaço do trabalho e a perda da identidade.A narrativa apresenta o absurdo da vida cotidiana, a burocracia opressiva e a angustia existencial, caracteristicas marcantes da obra de Kafka.

Publicado pela primeira vez em 1815, Emma é considerado a obra-prima de Jane Austen. Maduro e brilhante, conta a história de Emma Woodhouse, uma jovem bonita, inteligente e rica, que não se interessa

Este livro resulta de uma parceria entre o Programa Global Youth Climate Pact e a Fundação Astrojildo Pereira. Juventude e Clima: vozes do futuro configura-se como um diálogo entre cientistas e joven

O Nosso Mundo Como É, primeiro volume de Os 100 Mais, nos apresenta uma ilha em um futuro distante, porém ironicamente primitivo, pois monstros sanguinários que surgem do mar destruíram a civilização

Uma intrépida aventura de dois amigos inseparáveis, dois parceiros de todas as horas que resolvem deixar o trabalho semiescravo em um latifúndio cacaueiro do sul da Bahia para arriscarem a sorte nas terras do norte de Minas Gerias em busca de dias melhores, independencia financeira e autonomia. Depois de muitos percalços e contratempos durante a preparaço para a viagem e durante a propria viagem, chegam, finalmente, ao destino, onde conseguem terras devolutas, constituem familias, trabalham a terra, alcançam um certo progresso ate que a traiço de um deles, influenciado por uma filha sem escrupulos, culmina em uma grande tragedia.

Eat to Climb by Mina Leslie-Wujastyk is a comprehensive guide to nutrition for climbers. Whether youre a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, this book will help you cut through the noise of nutrition fads and make informed, confident decisions about fuelling your body.The book is split into two sections principles and methods. Principles explores the foundations of nutrition: energy intake, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration and supplements. Youll gain a clear understanding of how protein, fat and carbohydrates support training, performance and recovery along with insight into key vitamins and minerals, fluid intake requirements and ergogenic aids.The methods section shows you how to apply these principles in real life, with a focus on flexibility and autonomy. Specific chapters look at crag nutrition, injury recovery, weight loss, intuitive eating and the specific needs of female climbers.Throughout, youll find powerful insights from top climbers. From Shauna Coxseys honest account of her struggles with food as a young athlete, to Molly Thompson-Smiths diligent approach to nutrition when injured, and Billy Ridals tactics for eating when he freed the Nose on El Cap, their stories bring the science to life.Todays climbers increasingly recognise that long-term performance isnt built on calorie restriction or the chronic search for lightness. And as a community we can all be healthier, stronger and get more from our climbing as we learn to eat to climb.

CENTÚRIAS DE MEDITAÇÃO REÚNE REFLEXÕES BREVES, POÉTICAS E PROFUNDAS QUE CELEBRAM A INOCÊNCIA DA INFÂNCIA, A BELEZA DA CRIAÇÃO E A PRESENÇA DE DEUS EM TODAS AS COISAS.Perdido durante mais de dois sécu

Adolf Eichmann, oficial da SS e, arquiteto da solução final na questão do holocausto, foi o principal protagonista na logística do extermínio de milhões de judeus, através de um aparato burocrático,

Ragnar Jónassons seminal, multi-million-copy bestselling mystery, Snowblind, celebrates its tenth anniversary, including a never-before-published Ari Thór prequel, Fadeout.***Introduction by Anthony Horowitz******FIRST NEW Dark Iceland mystery since 2020***The blizzard returns`A modern Icelandic take on an Agatha Christie-style mystery, as twisty as any slalom Ian Rankin`Ragnar Jonasson writes with a chilling, poetic beauty Peter James`Seductive Ragnar does claustrophobia beautifully Ann Cleeves`A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens. First rate and highly recommended Lee Child***More than 5 million copies sold worldwide***_____SNOWBLINDSiglufjorur: an idyllically quiet fishing village in Northern Iceland, where no one locks their doors accessible only via a small mountain tunnel. Ari Thor Arason: a rookie policeman on his first posting, far from his girlfriend in Reykjavik with a past that hes unable to leave behind. When a young woman is found lying half-naked in the snow, bleeding and unconscious, and a highly esteemed, elderly writer falls to his death in the local theatre, Ari is dragged straight into the heart of a community where he can trust no one, and secrets and lies are a way of life.An avalanche and unremitting snowstorms close the mountain pass, and the 24-hour darkness threatens to push Ari over the edge, as curtains begin to twitch, and his investigation becomes increasingly complex, chilling and personal. Past plays tag with the present and the claustrophobic tension mounts, while Ari is thrust ever deeper into his own darkness blinded by snow, and with a killer on the loose.Taut and terrifying, Snowblind is a startling debut from an extraordinary new talent, taking Nordic Noir to soaring new heights.FADEOUT NEW!When Ari Thor Arason receives a staggeringly high bill for a foreign credit card that was taken out in his name, his life takes a turn he never anticipated. The bill in question belongs to his namesake his father, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances when Ari was only a child.Seeking answers, Ari Thor travels to London to investigate, hoping to learn the truth about what happened to his father all those years ago, and discovering far more than he could ever have imagined`His first novel to be translated into English has all the skilful plotting of an old-fashioned whodunnit although it feels bitingly contemporary in setting and tone Sunday Express`A chiller of a thriller Washington Post`Required reading New York Post`This classically crafted whodunit holds up nicely, but Jonassons true gift is for describing the daunting beauty of the fierce setting, lashed by blinding snowstorms that smother the village in "a thick, white darkness" that is strangely comforting New York Times`Morally more equivocal than most traditional whodunnits, and it offers alluring glimpses of darker, and infinitely more threatening horizons Independent`A stunning murder mystery by one of Icelands finest writers Yrsa Sigurardottir`There is a young pretender bea...

A desperate fathers Christmas promise sparks a wild Finnish road trip involving an antique sofa, unexpected passengers and danger A darkly humorous and warmly touching suspense novel about friendship, love and death, The Winter Job flies at 120 kilometres an hour straight into the darkest heart of a Finnish winter night. `Another wonderfully lean slice of European noir by one of its finest exponents. As darkly fun as any Coen brothers offering Vaseem Khan`The king of the humorous crime caper Abir Mukherjee`It may seem hard to find good comic crime-writers, but clearly we havent been looking in Finland TelegraphThe NEW standalone darkly funny, poignant and uber-tense thriller from The funniest writer in Europe (The Times) Fargo meets Carl Hiassen and Fredrik Backman via the Coen Brothers____Sofas, secrets and a snowbound road to troubleHelsinki, 1982. Recently divorced postal worker Ilmari Nieminen has promised his daughter a piano for Christmas, but with six days to go and no money hes desperate.A last-minute job offers a solution: transport a valuable antique sofa to Kilpisjarvi, the northernmost town in Finland.With the sofa secured in the back of his van, Ilmari stops at a gas station, and an old friend turns up, offering to fix his faulty wipers, on the condition that he tags along. Soon after, a persistent Saab 96 appears in the rearview mirror. And then a bright-yellow Lada.Thats when Ilmari realises that he is transporting something truly special.And thats when Ilmari realises he might be in serious troubleA darkly funny and unexpectedly moving thriller about friendship, love and death The Winter Job tears through the frozen landscape of northern Finland in a beat-up van with bad steering, worse timing, and everything to lose________Praise for Antti Tuomainen`Humour drier than a desert snakes belly Ian Moore`You dont expect to laugh when youre reading about terrible crimes, but thats what youll do when you pick up one of Tuomainens decidedly quirky thrillers New York Times `Deftly plotted, poignant and perceptive in its wry reflections and very funny Irish Times`Laconic, thrilling and warmly human Christopher Brookmyre`Right up there with the best Times Literary Supplement`Finlands greatest export M.J. Arlidge`A refreshing change from the decidedly gloomier crime fiction for which Scandinavia is known Publishers Weekly`Fresh and witty Chris Ewan`Charming, funny and clever Literary Review`Thrilling and hilarious Liz Nugent`A delight from start to finish Big Issue`Tuomainen has a talent for creating offbeat characters that you cant help rooting for Guardian

After Polly ends her relationship with the father of her young son, Louis, she is determined to move on. All she wants is to focus on her job, her friends and to be a good mum. No more looking over her shoulder. No more complications Then Polly meets Ben. Ben is guardian to his niece, Emily. They become close, with Polly teaching Ben how to plait Emilys hair and Ben playing football with Louis. Their friendship is unexpected. Polly has never been happier. But just as Polly thinks her life may be turning around, the unthinkable happens. When her new life balances on a knife edge, will she be able to stay strong for one more time? And give herself, as well as her son, a chance at a new life?

When the chief suspect in the disappearance of Áróras sister is found dead, and Áróras new financial investigation leads to the street where her sister was last seen, she is drawn into a shocking case that threatens everything The unmissable finale to the chilling, twisty, award-winning series`Icelandic crime-writing at its finest Shari Lapena`Icelandic crime queen Lilja Sigurardottir goes from strength to strength Financial Times`A blast of Icelandic air The Times _______A final reckoningWith the fate of her missing sister, Isafold, finally uncovered, Arora feels a fragile relief as the search that consumed her life draws to a close. But when Isafolds boyfriend the prime suspect in her disappearance is found dead at the same site where Isafolds body was discovered, Aroras grip on reality starts to unravel and the mystery remains far from solved.To distract herself, she dives headfirst into a money-laundering case that her friend Daniel is investigating. But she soon finds that there is more than meets the eye and, once again, all leads point towards Engihjalli, the street where Isafold lived and died, and a series of shocking secrets that could both explain and endanger everythingAtmospheric, dark and chilling, Black as Death is the breathtaking finale to the twisty, immersive An Arora Investigation series, as Arora and her friends search for answers that may take them to places even darker than deathPerfect for readers of Camilla Lackberg, Karin Slaughter, Eva Bjorg gisdottir and Jo Nesb.____________Praise for An Arora Investigation series`A terrific tale with twist after twist Sunday Times `Your next literary thrill Vogue`So atmospheric Crime Monthly`Action-packed and pacy I would like to be Aroras best friend Liz Nugent`The Icelandic scenery and weather are beautifully evoked Daily Mail`Chilly and chilling Tariq Ashkanani`Tough, uncompromising and unsettling Val McDermid`A dark, twisty and pitch-perfect thriller Michael Wood`Another bleak, unpredictable classic Metro

Once Junipers life was filled with magic. Little things went right and sometimes big ones, like that enchanted night at college when she found herself playing Juliet opposite her secret crush James as Romeo.But then her mother died, and Junipers world has grown cold. After misguidedly selling the rights to her growing podcast, she finds herself back in her hometown, in her old bedroom, with no job in sight. When a mysterious email invites her to audition for a starring role in the audio drama adaptation of The Meadow, the beloved, bestselling vampire romance of her teenage years, its the opportunity of a lifetime.Or it seems to be, until she learns that it all hinges on her co-star, James from college, now on the cusp of breaking through as one of Hollywoods leading actors. He broke her heart ten years ago; can she trust him now?

Dogs may be mans best friend, but every friendship is different. Prepare to meet Nicholas, a gregarious Airedale whose arrival in a moneyed Long Island home unleashes complete and total chaos throughout the neighbourhood. Verdun Belle, the lady of the title, is a silky-eared spaniel whose loyalty - and litter of puppies - rallies an entire American regiment fighting on the Western Front during the First World War. Then theres Egon, a large - very large - German Shepherd, accustomed to summering on the Cote dAzur, and to managing the diaries and daily activities of his human charges, whether they want him to or not.This charmingly illustrated collection of three delightful stories, rediscovered after decades out of print, shows our canine companions in all their guises: comic, heroic, companionable.

Justin has always been conflicted over the exalted claims made about The Wicker Man, his fathers magnum opus: for him, the film destroyed his family. He has no photographs of Robin Hardy in his house. His brother Dominic, whom Robin abandoned as a baby, has been more distanced. Their fathers film is a set of fragmented stories: benighted production, brutal editing, critical reception, financial failure, and later revival.Then, at the height of the Covid pandemic, Justin receives a letter from a woman hes never met. She has found a cache of Robins personal papers that have been sitting untouched in the attic of Justins childhood home since the 1970s. Would he like them?Using these newly uncovered sources, along with the Hardy familys own letters and photographs, Children of The Wicker Man investigates what Robin Hardys creative contribution to The Wicker Man was, and considers who was truly sacrificed. In the process, the brothers discover an unlikely heroine: Justins mother Caroline, who bankrupted herself paying loans to her husband and the film, only for him to leave when it flopped. For all women behind artist husbands, this book reveals a series of heroines: the mothers of the children of The Wicker Man.

A chance remark on the stairs at Peter Morris Music in Londons Denmark Street, in October 1963, set off a chain reaction that helped Brian Epstein apply some much-needed leverage on Americas Hollywood-based Capitol label.Although February 1963 marked the Beatles breakthrough in Britain, by the closing months of that year they still had not conquered the United States. Their manager Brian Epstein had been fighting what seemed like a losing battle to persuade Capitol to release the bands records in America. Indeed, when the Beatles eventually hit the big time in the United States in February 1964, both Epstein and Capitol executives obscured the truth behind it.What is the story behind this essential step in the Beatles meteoric rise to worldwide fame? In Capitol Gains, historian Andrew Cook uses corporate and personal archives to reveal the reality behind this and much more, lifting the lid on Capitols unfavourable view of the British record industry and how they set out to remix UK master tapes and create distinct US albums. It shows how, while Capitols strategy made the Beatles rich beyond their wildest dreams, Epstein often struggled to balance Capitols commercial decisions against the Beatles own demands, and explores the efforts made to protect the Beatles image as they were caught up in the whirlwind of global success.