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Eben Etzebeth is the most capped player in South African Rugby history A towering lock whose intelligence energy and aggression on the pitch is feared respected and often imitated but never matched he is the heart and soul of the Springbok team a key part of their astonishingly successful run that encompasses two consecutive World Cups and a current two year stint at the top of the world rankings In his first book Eben will uncover the key driving factors in his extraordinary career and how he keeps focussed both on and off the pitch From his humble beginnings in Goodwood a Cape Town suburb where nothing came easy to his place within the South African squad and their inner workings get ready for a rugby story like no other

Idol Legend Enigma For the first time one of the all time greatest sportsmen is finally ready to share his astonishing story the long awaited tell all memoir from Bjorn Borg No one had ever played tennis quite like Bjorn Borg With his incredible athleticism powerful shot making and distinctive style he became a sensation after he burst onto the scene aged just 15 As he ascended to the pinnacle of men s tennis Borg experienced unprecedented stardom and success that changed the game forever Hailed as one of the most talented players to ever step onto a tennis court Borg collected the game s highest honours including eleven Grand Slam titles with five consecutive Wimbledon titles establishing himself as one of the greatest of all time Then he stunned the sporting world by announcing his retirement at the age of 26 and disappeared from tennis After all these years of silence Borg is ready to share everything In this candid memoir Borg takes us through all the major moments in his career shares insights into his rivalry with John McEnroe considered one of the best in the sport s history and their legendary 1980 Wimbledon final and explains his shock retirement Borg writes candidly about his personal life for so long kept under wraps incl

In his own words Beyond the Line reveals the fascinating life and career of England s most capped men s player of all time Leicester Tigers legendary scrum half Ben Youngs

Emily Henry s beloved New York Times bestselling novel now in this stunning hardcover collector s edition featuring A gorgeous revamped coverSunset endpapers and sprayed edgesGold foil stamped case and A new introduction from the author and a bonus January and Gus epilogue The Layover Two writers One holiday A romcom waiting to happen One of my favourite authors Colleen Hoover It Ends With Us A great love story Jodi Picoult Wish You Were Here The perfect escapist romp Laura Jane Williams One Night With YouJanuary is a hopeless romantic who narrates her life like she s the lead in a blockbuster movie Gus is a serious literary type who thinks true love is a fairy tale But January and Gus have more in common than you d think They re both broke They ve got crippling writer s block And they need to write bestsellers before summer ends The result A bet to swap genres and see who gets published first The risk In telling each other s stories their worlds might be changed entirely Set over one sizzling summer Beach Read is a witty love story that will make you laugh a lot cry a little and fall head over heels For fans of The Flat Share and If I Never Met You My heart ached for January and Gus is to die for a steamy smart and

The story of our modern age told through this groundbreaking memoir from the inventor of the World Wide Web The most influential inventor of the modern world Sir Tim Berners Lee is a different kind of visionary Born in the same year as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs Berners Lee famously shared his invention the World Wide Web for no commercial reward Its widespread adoption changed everything transforming humanity into the first digital species Through the web we live work dream and connect In this intimate memoir Berners Lee tells the story of his iconic invention exploring how it launched a new era of creativity and collaboration while unleashing a commercial race that today imperils democracies and polarizes public debate Filled with his characteristic optimism technical insight and wry humour this is a book about the power of technology both to fuel our worst instincts and to profoundly shape our lives for the better As the rapid development of artificial intelligence heralds a new era of innovation Berners Lee provides the perfect guide to the crucial decisions ahead and a gripping in the room account of the rise of the online world Peppered with rich anecdotes and amusing reflections This is For Everyone is an essential read for understandi

Charming unexpected honest RORY STEWART The gripping remarkably candid story of one man s unorthodox life before politics from Labour minister and Sunday Times bestselling author Chris Bryant It is often said that the politicians of today have no hinterland but then along comes Chris Bryant with a fascinating frank funny and moving account of how he became one REVEREND RICHARD COLES Before he was a politician Chris Bryant was an Anglican priest baptising babies and holding the hands of the dying Before that he manned the barricades in Latin America and before that he was the scared son of an alcoholic mother and an estranged father This is a no holds barred account of a minister s truly unconventional life before politics one that has left Bryant equally at home behind the altar in sweaty gay clubs on the hustings or the stage With characteristic frankness he recounts growing up in General Franco s Spain acting alongside some of the most talented names of the day as a teenager and caring for his brother and mother as she descended into addiction He ran the family home from sixteen became ordained at twenty four and came out as gay shortly after And that s just the early years A Life and a Half tells a gripping story of bishops and actors d

THE NO 1 BESTSELLER Refreshingly honest Guardian Whatever your views on Varadkar and his political legacy you ll be gripped by these stories Sunday Independent There is gossip revealing text exchanges and entertaining titbits the reader gets a good sense of the pressures of serving as taoiseach Diarmaid Ferriter Irish Times Leo Varadkar shares his fascinating experience as Irish prime minister at a time of much change and turbulence in this remarkably honest memoir Leo Varadkar was an unlikely Taoiseach the youngest on taking office in 2017 the first Taoiseach to be gay and the first person of colour to be Taoiseach Equally unlikely was his decision to bow out of politics in his mid forties Now liberated from the constraints of office he tells his fascinating story with characteristic courage and candour and provides a unique insight into the formation and evolution of a senior politician In Speaking My Mind Leo Varadkar shares his pride in helping to bring about transformational changes such as marriage equality He describes experiences that only a prime minister could have speaking frankly to Pope Francis on the legacy of church abuses connecting with Barack Obama about both being the tall dark guy with the funny name navigating cha

Special Collector s Edition available to the first UK print run only Revealing a beautiful full colour board design with foil detailing beneath the dust jacket Make sure to pre order your copy Available while stocks last Sister Liar Witness Spy Traitor Her secrets shaped a kingdom Her loyalty was deadly Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor court Where nothing is more powerful than a secret And power rests on the edge of a tyrant king s sword She wears many masks loving wife devoted sister and obedient spy It s what a woman must do to survive The only weapon she has is her voice They say Jane s whispers sealed the fate of two queens They called her a liar and a traitor But the truth is far more dangerous Philippa Gregory brings the Boleyn traitor out of the shadows in an explosive story of one woman s survival in the deadly dance of the Tudor Court Acclaim for Philippa Gregory Historical fiction at its finest immaculately researched and superbly told The Times Gregory has popularised Tudor history perhaps more than any other living fiction writer All of her books feature strong complex women doing their best to improve their lives in worlds dominated by men Sunday Times Immaculate research pacey narratives and a stubborn insis

Winner of the André Simon John Avery award 2017 This fully updated edition also includes a brand new introduction and essays from Jim Meehan and Tomo Yoshizawa This book is incredible Alex Kratena Award winning author and Japanese whisky expert Dave Broom tells the stories of Japan s whisky distilleries unveiling the philosophy that lies behind this fascinating whisky culture and revealing how it relates to many Japanese concepts Dave looks at the history and output of each distillery considering the elements that make that particular whisky what it is and including tasting notes Features on aspects of Japanese life and culture that are crucial to a wider understanding from the importance of the seasons to the role of craftsmanship add to the picture Interwoven throughout the book is the fascinating narrative of the journey across Japan which Dave made with photographer Kohei Take offering further insight into the country which creates this wonderful drink and making this a must have edition for any whisky lover whisky drinker whisky collector or Japanophile

A stunning special hardback edition of the global bestseller that inspired the hit musical phenomenon and major motion pictures

Embark on a journey like no other The Camino de Santiago or the Way of St James is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world Leading to the shrine of St James in Spain s Santiago de Compostela this historic journey has been undertaken by millions of people from all walks of life for reasons that range from the religious to the recreational Many roads lead to Santiago de Compostela but which one should you take Walking the Camino de Santiago delves into the eight most popular routes each with its unique charms and challenges From the Camino del Norte to the Camino Frances discover each route s history sights and natural attractions as well as practical tips stage by stage breakdowns and suggestions for places to eat drink and stay along the way Whether you seek a religious pilgrimage a cultural adventure or a personal retreat this book is the perfect introduction to the timeless Camino de Santiago

This deserves a slot on the kitchen shelf of every passionate cook DAVID ZILBER A vital resource for the ferment curious JAMES READ This book will inspire a whole new generation of fermenters KENJI MORIMOTO A rich resource that enlightens and inspires MARK DIACONOEnter a marvellous microbial world and explore the fascinating science of fermented foods Every culture has a long history of fermentation from kimchi to beer kombucha to kefir and sourdough to soy sauce but rarely do we contemplate the complex science behind these everyday treats In The Science of Fermentation author and CEO of the Fermenters Guild Robin Sherriff dives into the complex microbiology and chemistry behind essential ferments revealing the invisible ecosystems that shape flavour preserve food and enrich our diets Learn how fermented food and drinks have changed our palates and health forever explore scientific processes behind your favourite pickles and discover how to recreate them in your own kitchen With recipes for more than 30 ferments step by step photography tips and troubleshooting advice plus a foreword by Dr Johnny Drain and contributions from experts from around the world including James Read Kenji Morimoto Kirsten K Shockey Mark Dredge and Olia Hercules

From the master of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the world's greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge.A FLINT MINER WITH A GIFTSeft, a talented flint miner, walks the Great Plain in the high summer heat, to witness the rituals that signal the start of a new year. He is there to trade his stone at the Midsummer Rite, and to find Neen, the girl he loves. Her family lives in prosperity and offers Seft an escape from his brutish father and brothers, within their herder community.A PRIESTESS WHO BELIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLEJoia, Neen's sister, is a priestess with a vision and an unmatched ability to lead. As a child, she watches the Midsummer ceremony, enthralled, and dreams of a miraculous new monument, raised from the biggest stones in the world. But trouble is brewing among the hills and woodlands of the Great Plain.A MONUMENT THAT WILL DEFINE A CIVILISATIONJoia's vision of a great stone circle, assembled by the divided tribes of the Plain, will inspire Seft and become their life's work. But as drought ravages the earth, mistrust grows between the herders, farmers and woodlanders - and an act of savage violence leads to open warfare . . .Truly ambitious in scope, Circle of Days invites you to join master storyteller Ken Follett in exploring one of the greatest mysteries of our age: Stonehenge.

A thrilling and long-awaited new novel from globally bestselling author Dan Brown Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture shes been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdons world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and well out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves. But Prague is an old and dangerous city, steeped in folklore and mystery. For over two thousand years, the tides of history have washed back and forth over it, leaving behind echoes of everything that has gone before. Little can Langdon know that he is being stalked by a spectre from that dark past. He must use all of his arcane knowledge to decipher the world around him before he too is consumed by the rings of treachery and deception that have swallowed Katherine. Against a backdrop of vast castles, towering churches, graveyards buried twelve deep and labyrinthine underground passages, Langdon must navigate a shadow city hiding in plain sight, a city which has successfully kept its secrets for centuries and will not readily deliver them. This is a battlefield unlike any he has previously experienced, one on which he must fight not for his only life, but for the future of humanity itself. The Secret Of Secrets is Dan Browns first novel for over eight years and sees the stunning return of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, this time pitting his wits against a conspiracy which will test even his considerable brainpower and take him to the edge of losing all that he holds dear

This stunning hardcover edition features a deluxe jacket with gold foil on the front and a full-color illustration on the reverse, gorgeous designed endpapers, a gold foil case stamp, and, from acclaimed artist Avendell, a black-and-white interior illustration. What is it you think youre protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. Theres no one left for you to save. Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisonerof war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed. In the aftermath of a long war, Paladias new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers, whose vile, undead creatures helped bring about their victory, holds Helena captive. According to Resistance records, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistances final gambit? To uncover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helenas fightto protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former selfis just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth, whatever the cost.

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025A spellbinding story of two young people whose fates intersect and diverge across continents and years an epic of love and family India and America tradition and modernity by the Booker Prize winning author of The Inheritance of LossWhen Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train they are immediately captivated yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them a clumsy meddling that only served to drive Sonia and Sunny apart Sonia an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont has returned to her family in India fearing she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration Sunny a struggling journalist resettled in New York City is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan Uncertain of their future Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is the sweeping tale of two young people navigating the many forces that shape their lives country class race history and the complicated bonds that link one generation to the next A

Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek.The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and - inconveniently - in Hell. And Alice, along...

A beautiful companion volume to the hugely popular The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady a trove of exquisite paintings and notes from the same author that have been unpublished and unseen for decad

The New York Times bestselling Better Than the Movies rom-com duology by Lynn Painter about the relationship between a hopeless romantic and the boy next door is now available in one collectible paperback boxed set! Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that hes back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radarand maybe snag him as a prom dateeven befriend Wes Bennet. The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbor might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Lizs butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Lizs in. But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, shes shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must reexamine everything she thought she knew about loveand rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like. Then, Lizs whirlwind romance comes to a heartbreaking end when she goes off to college, and its up to her sweetheart to win her back through the rom-com big gestures she loves. This charming paperback boxed set includes:Better Than the MoviesNothing Like the Movies