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As we go through life we weather many storms.We lose family members, close friends and animals we love, and they take with them the warmth and shared memories of many years. Alice discovered recently that the loss of a much-loved tree, planted before she was born, caused an emotional upheaval she had not anticipated. With the loss of her favourite tree that had enriched her life for decades, she began to ask herself are there ways to make later life rich and interesting? How do you make growing older a good time in life? She has no answers, only a story to be shared.

Once upon a time, there was a tower on a hill, beyond the dark trees, somewhere north. An octagonal tower on two levels: glass upstairs and stone below, beneath a steep slate roof a folly, it was said. According to locals, a young woman named Annie who fell ill was confined to the tower by her father for three years and died there, alone. Fascinated by Annies story, Thea Lenarduzzi attempts to piece the past together in a formidable act of imagination, which, tugging at the strings of the how, why and who of stories, begins to unravel the very idea of storytelling itself. Veering between fiction, memoir, fairy tale and folklore, The Tower is an extraordinary book about power, abuse and why we dont always tell the story we set out to tell.

Embark on a journey through time, space, and the enduring magic of Doctor Who history.From collecting Dalek toys in 1960s South London to becoming one of Doctor Whos most influential historians, David J Howes life has been shaped by Britains beloved time-traveling hero. In this engaging memoir, Howe shares his journey from young fan to professional authority, offering unprecedented insights into Doctor Whos evolution over six decades. He takes readers behind the scenes of landmark moments in Who history, from organizing the first conventions to publishing groundbreaking books about the series. His story interweaves personal milestones with key moments in Doctor Who history, including his work with Jon Pertwee on the actors autobiography and the development of BBCs merchandise empire.More than just a fans tale, this is the story of how Doctor Who shaped British popular culture through the eyes of someone who helped guide its legacy, making it essential reading for both devoted Whovians and anyone interested in British television history.

A Cool Head in Hell is a compelling historical narrative based on Harry Silmans diary, arguably the only contemporaneous account by a POW under the Japanese to survive WW2. In it, as well as in letters and later accounts, Silman details his experiences as a doctor in the British Army from the Dunkirk evacuation (in which he was amongst the last soldiers delivered to safety) to his deployment to Singapore and subsequent capture by Japanese troops.Silmans vivid diary entries take us through his time as a detainee in the notorious Changi prison camp, and as a forced labourer on the Burma Railway. His calm manner, resourcefulness, resilience and positive nature during such cruel conditions, in which survival was a daily gamble, stand out and his perspective is up-front, as he was tasked with care of so many ill, wounded and dying fellow combatants.Harrys diary, compiled on scraps and hidden improbably under the threat of extreme sanction,offers rare insight into the survival strategies and medical challenges endured by the prisoners of war, and the deep bonds they formed. The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes, including Harrys enduring friendship with an Anglican padre and his leadership in organising Jewish services, providing a poignant look at faith, community and solidarity in horrific circumstances.Astutely edited by Harrys daughter Jacqueline Passman, the book also reflects on the psychological and emotional aftermath of captivity, examining how Harrys experiences shaped him long after liberation.

HOW DO YOU DEFEND DEMOCRACY WHEN THE RULES HAVE CHANGED?Presidents turning into monarchs. Tech tycoons and autocrats intent on global regime change. Armies of cyber trolls.The old order is at an end. The Hour of the Predator has come.Former political advisor Giuliano da Empoli takes us on an insiders journey through this new reality, from the Glass Palace of the UN to the Riyadh Ritz-Carlton, from top secret meetings to violent power struggles. We encounter dictators and tyrants, strongmen and AI billionaires - geopolitical predators, and the flailing leaders who desperately try to appease them.Just as in the age of the Borgias or the conquistadors, cynical scheming and brute force increasingly determine the course of international affairs. This is an urgent guide to our new world, and our uncertain future.PRAISE FOR THE HOUR OF THE PREDATORIn a masterful, evocative narrative, he captures the worst aspects of the conquest led by men like Donald Trump and Sam Altman LExpressDa Empoli is the chronicler of our troubled times [and] weaves a narrative as compelling as a novel or a Greek tragedyLe MondeDetails with a grim lucidity the many ills afflicting our new world Nouvel ObsA dark and dazzling book that lays bare the predators of our age La TribunePRAISE FOR THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLINA great book, casting light on the creatures that crawl and slither behind the Kremlins walls, on the mineral hardness of Putin, on the chaos engine that is his way of hurting us. Read this book and you will understand the Russian mind-fuck. Read it John SweeneyA captivating novel that sails close, perhaps too close, to reality Financial Times, Books of the YearHis novel has become a guide - devoured by many western politicians - to the mindset of the Kremlin Simon Kuper, Lunch with the FT, Financial TimesYou need to be credible, to get into a characters head and present their point of view... But it has to be entertaining, and it has to be convincing. His book succeeds on both measures Peter Conradi, Sunday TimesI doubt I have anywhere seen a cleverer portrayal of the Russian view of power, politics and the world, or a better explanation of how the col...

From a young age Carly Holmes has been in thrall to the creatures that live around us. Her childhood companion was a blind gander called Beep Beep who thought she was his wife. She nearly postponed her wedding when a pair of wrens nested in a hole by her back door and cut it very fine to fledge their chicks into an assorted audience of cats and magpies.This collection of essays, beautifully illustrated throughout, are each of them love letters to the Teifi valley and to the river that winds through Carlys days. The wild animals the badgers who visit nightly for peanuts; the juvenile osprey who learned to fish on the estuary across the lane; the young jackdaw she nurtured until it was healthy enough to ignore her whenever she went into the garden; the cuckoos she discovered in flagrante one afternoon on a lockdown walk are the very heart of it.Describing encounters and missed encounters with the wildlife that surrounds the Teifi, Love Letters on the River is a lyrical, honest and tender tribute to the many creatures both in the garden and beyond the garden wall that bring joy to Carlys life simply by existing. Includes a dozen black and white illustrations commissioned exclusively for this publication by acclaimed local artist Guy Manning.

On October 7th, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Kibbutz Beeri, shattering the peaceful life Eli Sharabi had built with his British wife, Lianne, and their teenage daughters, Noiya and Yahel. Dragged barefoot out of his front door while his family watched in horror, Sharabi was plunged into the suffocating darkness of Gazas tunnels. In total he endured a gruelling 491 days in captivity - all the while holding onto the hope that he would one day be reunited with his loved ones.In the first memoir by a released Israeli hostage, and the fastest-selling book in Israels history, Sharabi offers a searing firsthand account of survival under unimaginable conditions - starvation, isolation, physical beatings, and psychological abuse at the hands of his captors.Eli Sharabis story is one of hunger and heartache, of physical pain, longing, loneliness and a helplessness that threatens to destroy the soul. But it is also a story of strength, of resilience, and of the human spirits refusal to surrender. It is about the camaraderie forged in captivity, the quiet power of faith, and one mans unrelenting decision to choose life, time and time again.Reminiscent of Elie Wiesels Night, Hostage is a profound witness to history, so that it shall be neither forgotten nor erased.

Conheça os segredos da agencia mais temida do mundo.Desde a sua criaço, o serviço de espionagem de Israel tem uma norma: perseguir os supostos inimigos do Estado nos locais mais remotos do planeta. De criminosos de guerra nazistas a lideres do Hamas, a caçada e executada pelo temivel Kidon (Baioneta), a subunidade de assassinos de elite do Mossad.Com uma narrativa agil de documentario investigativo, Eric Frattini reconstitui 26 operaçes encobertas de assassinato e sequestro ao longo de sessenta anos de historia. Esta nova ediço inclui 10 capitulos ineditos, focados na moderna "guerra nas sombras" contra o terrorismo.

A estreia literária de Dino DSantiago.Uma autobiografia emocional de um dos artistas portugueses mais reconhecidos da atualidade.Metade de um século passou sobre a independência da sua terra ancestra

As melhores, as mais insólitas e rocambolescas histórias dos últimos anos dO Homem Que Mordeu o Cão, com ilustrações do autor.Onde podemos encontrar uma velha que viaja do lado de fora de um comboio,

Why do so many of us find peace and contentment while on open water?Adventures on the Water: The power of paddleboarding to change lives explores the uplifting and restorative power of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Compiled and edited by passionate paddleboarder and adventure advocate Jo Moseley, it features personal stories and collected wisdom from a wide range of Jos fellow paddlers. Immerse yourself in the physical and mental health benefits of paddleboarding, as well as the warm and inclusive community around the sport.If youre a new paddler, youll learn about the diverse and welcoming SUP community in Shilpa Rasaiahs story, who paddled the length of the Grand Union Canal at the age of nearly sixty. Experienced boarders and wildlife lovers will be interested in world-record adventurer and charity founder Cal Majors story, as she describes encounters with orca and her feelings of fear while paddling at night on a traverse of Scotlands coastline. Find out about SUP yoga from Kathy Marston, who recounts how it gives her the space to process her anxiety and move through life with more resilience. If you want to see what adventures are possible on a paddleboard, read about extreme sports enthusiast Dean Dunbar who, despite being registered blind, took on a daring Atlantic Ocean paddle from North Uist to St Kilda.Wherever you are on your paddleboarding journey, these stories will uplift you and inspire you to get out on the water.

Whitney Straight made his own way in life. Born in New York with a silver spoon in his mouth, he would earn his living in the boardrooms of some of Britains greatest companies. He dropped out of Cambridge to become an outstanding racing driver and run a team of Maseratis across Europe and Africa.A qualified pilot at 17, he revolutionised aircraft design for the enthusiast, and his extraordinary efforts in the Second World War saw him rise from Pilot Officer to Air Commodore. He survived the invasion of Norway, a crash-landing in occupied France and a year as a PoW to emerge with an MC, DFC and US Legion of Merit.After the war, Straight rejected Churchills proposal of a career in politics and instead became CEO of BOAC, transforming it into a national airline to be proud of. At Rolls-Royce, he railed against a company dominated by engineers who made poor businessmen, and played a founding role in the separate paths of the aero and auto businesses that are still seen today. An incurable romantic, he could never imagine being married to anyone other than his wife, yet he had numerous relationships.Paul Kenny has been granted unfettered access to Straights diaries and photograph albums, and has scoured archives on both sides of the Atlantic, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of the full story of one of the twentieth centurys greatest mavericks.

Com o olhar afiado que marcou sua carreira, Joel Silveira narra sua experiência como correspondente na Segunda Guerra Mundial. Edição inclui posfácio inédito de Sérgio Augusto.Joel Silveira tinha 26

O QUE ACONTECE QUANDO A PERFEIÇÃO DA VIDA NAS REDES SOCIAIS ESCONDE UM PESADELO REAL?Shari Franke, filha mais velha da famosa família do canal 8 Passengers, revela pela primeira vez a verdade por trá

A revealing and controversial exposé of international white-collar crime.Alexander Lebedev continues his investigation of banksters (gangster-bankers) scams which he started in his autobiographical book, Hunt the Banker. Each chapter examines a different sophisticated fraudulent scheme whereby stolen billions are laundered in offshore tax havens and deposited in secret accounts with the major UK and US banks, invested in shares of blue-chip companies, and converted into mansions, yachts, private jets, works of art and luxury goods.The topics covered include the cheating of their customers by supposedly respectable financial institutions in Europe and America, their complicity in laundering illegal proceeds of corrupt officials from all over the world, the financial pyramid schemes of Bernie Madoff and other mega-fraudsters, and black holes in the charity universe.Lebedev investigates the phenomenon of the symbiosis of dirty money and the latest information technologies of the blockchain, which threatens the global financial system with a cryptocurrency apocalypse, and he describes the degradation of political elites inebriated by biased mainstream media and fake news stories.

A verdade nem sempre aparece à primeira vista. Mas os vestígios falam. E o perito sabe escutá-los. Com décadas de atuação no Departamento de Homicídios e de Proteção à Pessoa (DHPP), Ricardo Salada n