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Christmas: Tradition, Truth and Total Baubles - Nick Page - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Christmas: Tradition, Truth and Total Baubles - Nick Page - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Why is Christmas the way it is? How did we get from the birth of Jesus to everyone maxing out their credit card – and their belts? Starting with the nativity itself, this book takes us through the centuries of commemoration, celebration and over-consumption. Along the way we’ll find out why we eat turkey, how an obscure Turkish saint turned into a man flying a sleigh, and why that tree in your house should rally contain an apple and a snake. Combining in-depth historical research with cheerfully irreverent humor and a dash of cutting-edge guesswork, Nick Page shows us how many of the things we believe about Christmas are actually a load of old baubles – and helps us get back to something real and true beneath all the wrapping.

DKK 122.00
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Raise Happy Chickens - Victoria Roberts - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Raise Happy Chickens - Victoria Roberts - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Raise Happy Chickens is a quickly accessible but authoritative guide, suitable for total beginners, that provides all the information you need to start keeping your own chickens. Telling you which breed of bird lays best and providing useful guidance on housing, equipment and the necessities of day-to-day care, it meets all the needs of anyone who dreams of a garden full of happy, clucking birds. It also goes beyond just chickens to other types of poultry, and gives advice and practical guidelines on housing, with full explanation of key areas like welfare, behavior, and diet.

DKK 155.00
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The Leader's Way - Laurens Van Den Muyzenberg - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Leader's Way - Laurens Van Den Muyzenberg - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Born out of a decade of discussion and collaboration between The Monk and the Management Consultant - His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Laurens van den Muyzenberg - The Leader''s Way represents the synthesis of East and West and provides an inspiring manifesto for business change. The world today faces many challenges. While our total wealth has increased enormously and we benefit from technological miracles, billions of people are living in abject poverty, we face the threat of environmental disaster, and even those in prosperous nations feel insecure about the future. Addressing these problems requires a different kind of leadership which sees things as they really are and resolves them in a holistic way. That is what The Leader''s Way offers - a manifesto for change which can have an impact at every level, from the individual to the global.

DKK 119.00
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Wait For Me! - Deborah Devonshire - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Wait For Me! - Deborah Devonshire - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Deborah Devonshire is a natural writer with a knack for the telling phrase and for hitting the nail on the head. She tells the story of her upbringing, lovingly and wittily describing her parents (so memorably fictionalised by her sister Nancy); she talks candidly about her brother and sisters, and their politics (while not being at all political herself), finally setting the record straight. Throughout the book she writes brilliantly about the country and her deep attachment to it and those who live and work in it. As Duchess of Devonshire, Debo played an active role in restoring and overseeing the day-to-day running of the family houses and gardens, and in developing commercial enterprises at Chatsworth. She tells poignantly of the deaths of three of her children, as well as her husband''s battle with alcohol addiction. Wait For Me is enthralling and a total joy, full of the author''s sympathetic wit (which she is not afraid to use on herself).

DKK 139.00
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Reinvent the Wheel - Megan Mcnealy - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Reinvent the Wheel - Megan Mcnealy - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The secret sauce of Reinvent the Wheel is a simple, yet powerful image, the Well Being Wheel, created by the author to reinforce her revolutionary process for achieving total well-being. Created to restore her own well-being and turbo-charge her success, The Well Being Wheel is used by thousands of business high-achievers as a tool for optimizing their health, happiness and work performance. Each succinct chapter highlights a spoke of the Wheel: 6 for BODY, 6 for MIND and 6 for SPIRIT along with instructions to readers for customizing the 18 spokes for themselves. Exclusive interviews and original content from well-being fueled "Exceptional Executives," including John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market, and Kevin Johnson, CEO and President of Starbucks, who excel at a specific "spoke" of the wheel, reinforce the concepts and inspire readers. These extraordinary business leaders offer a fascinating look into the daily habits and strategies that fuel their lives, and in doing so, prove that well-being does drive success.

DKK 152.00
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Wankernomics - Charles Firth - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Wankernomics - Charles Firth - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

THE HILARIOUS, MUST-HAVE HANDBOOK FOR ANYONE WHO HAS HAD TO ENDURE THE BULLSH*T OF THE MODERN WORKING WORLD. Are you a total failure at work? Do you struggle with simple tasks like using the phrase "moving forward" in every email? Have you never used the word "synergies" in a LinkedIn post? You need W*nkernomics .Picture the scene. You''re sitting in a meeting at work. Your colleagues are deep in serious discussion. Terry says he wants an end-to-end, digital-first solution by COB Friday. Fiona says she''ll have to take that offline and circle back later. And then quite suddenly, you catch yourself thinking, ''hang on... what the f*ck are they talking about?'' Like, seriously, what do those words even mean? W*nkernomics is for anyone who has ever been told to reach out, touch base, drill down, or optimise their ducks on the same songsheet. Learn how to:* Navigate endless meetings* Master passive aggressive emails* Outmanoeuvre your colleagues with nothing more than an obnoxious LinkedIn profile, a pack of Post-it Notes and the phrase ''circle back''. W*nkernomics will help you navigate workplace hell like a boss.

DKK 139.00
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Dancer off Her Feet - Lucy Elphinstone - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Dancer off Her Feet - Lucy Elphinstone - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

DANCER OFF HER FEET is an incredible true story that stands as an irrefutable witness to God''s power to heal people both physically and spiritually. It has inspired and encouraged many thousands of people since its first publication in 1991. This edition contains a foreword written twelve years on, which brings Julie''s story up to date and details the highs and lows she has since experienced.For three years, former ballet dancer Julie Sheldon was stricken with the neurological disease Dystonia, and her life hung in the balance. Crippled, enduring fierce muscle spasms, she was in intensive care when Canon Jim Glennon prayed for her. ''A corner was turned after that visit in June 1989, and by July I was out of hospital. In August I was out of the wheelchair and off crutches for good, and in September off all drugs. All the time there was this conviction of total healing, not just of the body but of the mind and spirit as well.''The news hit press headlines and amazed doctors: ''Julie has made a miraculous recovery,'' said a professor of neurology. Julie herself would say, along with family and friends, that God has done a great deal more even than that.

DKK 113.00
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The Warrior - Christopher Clarey - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Warrior - Christopher Clarey - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

From the bestselling author of The Master , longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year. An intimate, original biography of tennis legend Rafael Nadal, and the first to cover his entire career. After his award-winning look at Roger Federer, Christopher Clarey, one of the world''s pre-eminent tennis writers, focuses his lens on Nadal, the Spanish force of nature. When he arrived on the scene in 2005, the record for men''s singles titles at the French Open stood at six. Nadal more than doubled that total to a mind-blowing fourteen titles: one of the greatest sporting achievements in history. Nadal won big and won often on all of tennis''s surfaces: securing two Wimbledon titles on grass and six on the US Open and Australian Open hard courts. But clay, the grittiest of the game''s playgrounds, is where it all came together best for his whipping forehand and warrior mindset. Clarey, who has covered Nadal since he was seventeen, draws on interviews over twenty years with Nadal, his team and rivals like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Brimming with behind-the-scenes insight, The Warrior tells the story of a global sporting icon, interlacing man and place in a unique, must-read account of the evolution of excellence.

DKK 211.00
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Taking Back My Power - Georgia Harrison - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Taking Back My Power - Georgia Harrison - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Georgia Harrison''s story as you''ve never heard it before. Explosive and inspiring, Georgia reveals the truth behind the headlines: the shocking truth of how she suffered revenge porn at the hands of her ex - and how she fought to get her life back. In 2020, Georgia Harrison''s ex-boyfriend shared intimate footage of her online without her consent. With the click of a button, Georgia''s world was ripped apart. But now she''s taking her power back.In court, Georgia finally told her side of the story; and her ex was found guilty in what became the most talked-about case in the British media. Although Georgia was a victim, she turned her pain into power - she succeeded in changing the laws around image-based abuse and became a voice for women.Unfiltered and unflinching, Georgia pulls back the curtain on the nightmare that could have crushed her, but that made her who she is today. Holding nothing back, she shines a light on how to navigate traumatic times - the importance of hope, building resilience and a positive mindset. Taking Back My Power is more than just a memoir; it''s an entire movement. ''One woman''s campaign for justice for herself and for all victims of image-based sexual abuse. Georgia writes with unflinching honesty and, perhaps most powerfully, with hope'' ELIZABETH DAY ''Georgia has been so brave. A total inspiration. Everyone should read this book'' EM CLARKSON ''Rousing and important ... A much-needed manifesto on consent'' Stylist ''Inspiring. Powerful. Spiritual. What a woman'' Goodreads reviewer, &#11088&#11088&#11088&#11088&#11088 ''Strong and powerful! Following Georgia''s story has made me so so proud of what she is standing for'' Goodreads reviewer, &#11088&#11088&#11088&#11088&#11088 ''Truly such an inspiration. This book is honestly amazing'' Goodreads reviewer, &#11088&#11088&#11088&#11088&#11088

DKK 126.00
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1923 - Mark Jones - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

1923 - Mark Jones - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

A BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR''Excellent'' Richard Evans''A vivid, crisp, impressively sustained narrative'' Financial Times ''Riveting'' Irish Independent ''Refreshing and readable'' Irish Times ''Gripping . . . thoroughly researched and beautifully written . . . a warning for our times'' Alex Watson, author of Ring of Steel ''Fascinating . . . shows powerfully that there was nothing inevitable about the survival of Germany''s young democracy in that year - nor about its death a decade later. A timely reminder'' Katja Hoyer, author of Beyond the Wall The astonishing year when German democracy faced crisis and near destruction. 1923 was one of the most remarkable years of modern European history. In January, France and Belgium militarily occupied Germany''s economic heartland, the Ruhr; triggering a series of crises that almost spiralled out of control. Hyperinflation plunged millions into poverty. The search for scapegoats empowered political extremes. Hitler''s populism ascended to national prominence. Communists, Nazis, separatists all thought that they could use the crises to destroy democracy. None succeeded. 1923 was the year of Hitler''s first victory - and his first defeat. Fanning the flames of instability, anti-government and antisemitic sentiment, the Nazis'' abortive yet pivotal putsch in a Munich beer hall failed when they were abandoned by their likeminded conservative allies. Drawing on previously unseen sources, Mark Jones weaves together a thrilling and resonant narrative of German lives in this turbulent time. Tracing Hitler''s rise, we see how political pragmatism and international cooperation eventually steered the nation away from total insurrection. A decade later, when Weimar democracy eventually succumbed to tyranny, the warnings from 1923 - rising of nationalist rhetoric, fragile European consensus, and underestimation the of the enemies of liberalism - became only too apparent. This account of the republic''s convulsions and survival offers a gripping image of a modern society in extreme crisis.

DKK 155.00
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The Warrior - Christopher Clarey - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Warrior - Christopher Clarey - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

An intimate biography of tennis''s living legend Rafael Nadal. Tennis is not short on history. When Nadal arrived on the scene in 2005, the record for men''s singles titles at the French Open stood at six, held by Bjorn Borg. Almost twenty years later, Nadal has more than doubled Borg''s total with a mind-boggling fourteen titles. His record will undoubtedly remain his signature achievement - the stat that will define him in memory twenty, fifty, even a hundred years from now. Fourteen certainly looks like the only major tennis record that will never be broken even if Nadal, a modest champion despite his flashy résumé, rejects that kind of definitive thinking.Nadal has won big and won often on any of tennis''s surfaces, securing two Wimbledon titles on grass and four U.S. Opens on acrylic hardcourts. But clay, the slowest and grittiest of the game''s playgrounds, is where it all comes together best for his explosive movement and warrior mindset. Clay is the canvas on which he has mastered his choreography, underlining the precision, speed, and raw power required to accomplish one of the most impressive sporting achievements of the 21st century - it is the essential stuff of his life and success.Legendary sports reporter and bestselling author Christopher Clarey has interviewed Nadal and his coaches from his first French Open victory at nineteen, marking his debut as a rising star on the premier clay-court event in the world, to his most recent victory in 2022, closing out an astonishing career as one of the greatest players of all time. Brimming with behind-the-scenes insight into the story of a global sporting icon, The Warrior is a must-read account for the loyal sports fan - and anyone interested in the evolution of excellence.

DKK 166.00
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1923 - Mark Jones - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

1923 - Mark Jones - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

A BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR''Excellent'' Richard Evans ''A vivid, crisp, impressively sustained narrative'' Financial Times ''Riveting'' Irish Independent ''Refreshing and readable'' Irish Times ''Gripping . . . thoroughly researched and beautifully written . . . a warning for our times'' Alex Watson, author of Ring of Steel ''Fascinating . . . shows powerfully that there was nothing inevitable about the survival of Germany''s young democracy in that year - nor about its death a decade later. A timely reminder'' Katja Hoyer, author of Beyond the Wall The astonishing year when German democracy faced crisis and near destruction. 1923 was one of the most remarkable years of modern European history. In January, France and Belgium militarily occupied Germany''s economic heartland, the Ruhr; triggering a series of crises that almost spiralled out of control. Hyperinflation plunged millions into poverty. The search for scapegoats empowered political extremes. Hitler''s populism ascended to national prominence. Communists, Nazis, separatists all thought that they could use the crises to destroy democracy. None succeeded. 1923 was the year of Hitler''s first victory - and his first defeat. Fanning the flames of instability, anti-government and antisemitic sentiment, the Nazis'' abortive yet pivotal putsch in a Munich beer hall failed when they were abandoned by their likeminded conservative allies. Drawing on previously unseen sources, Mark Jones weaves together a thrilling and resonant narrative of German lives in this turbulent time. Tracing Hitler''s rise, we see how political pragmatism and international cooperation eventually steered the nation away from total insurrection. A decade later, when Weimar democracy eventually succumbed to tyranny, the warnings from 1923 - rising of nationalist rhetoric, fragile European consensus, and underestimation the of the enemies of liberalism - became only too apparent. This account of the republic''s convulsions and survival offers a gripping image of a modern society in extreme crisis.

DKK 241.00
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Taking Back My Power - Georgia Harrison - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Taking Back My Power - Georgia Harrison - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Georgia Harrison''s story as you''ve never heard it before. Explosive and inspiring, Georgia reveals the shocking truth of how she suffered revenge porn at the hands of her ex - and how she fought to get her life back. ''One woman''s campaign for justice for herself and for all victims of image-based sexual abuse. Georgia writes with unflinching honesty and, perhaps most powerfully , with hope '' ELIZABETH DAY In 2020, Georgia Harrison''s ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear shared intimate footage of her online without her consent. With the click of a button, Georgia''s innocence and dignity were stolen. But now she''s taking her power back. This is not a sad story - it''s a story about the power of hope, a journey to justice, and a rallying cry for change.In court, Georgia was finally allowed to tell her side of the story - and Bear was found guilty of revenge porn and voyeurism in what became the most talked-about case in the British media. This culminated in a 21-month jail sentence, a ruling that has cemented Georgia as a feminist icon.This is Georgia''s story like you''ve never heard it before. Unfiltered and unflinching, Georgia pulls back the curtain on the nightmare that could have crushed her, but that made her who she is today. Georgia is proud to be a voice for women, determined to help victims of image-based sexual abuse seek justice. Holding nothing back, she shines a light on how to navigate traumatic times - the importance of hope, building resilience and a positive mindset. Taking Back My Power is more than just a memoir; it''s an entire movement. ''Georgia has been so brave . A total inspiration . Everyone should read this book '' EM CLARKSON '' Rousing and important ... A much-needed manifesto on consent'' Stylist Georgia was Activist of the Year at this year''s Glamour awards

DKK 182.00
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Miles To Go Before I Sleep - Claire Gilbert - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Miles To Go Before I Sleep - Claire Gilbert - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

'Claire's honest, raw, authentic diaries will be a source of comfort to many'- Miranda Hart At the age of 54 Claire Gilbert was diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable cancer of the blood. The prognoses ranged from surviving only a few months to living for several decades, with no guarantee of which outcome was to be hers. It was a shocking diagnosis into uncertainty, or rather, into only one certainty: death. But Claire discovered that facing her own mortality was liberating. She discovered this through writing letters. Claire asked her siblings and a small group of friends if they would let her write to them with total honesty about what she was going through, as she was going through it. These letters turned out to be a great solace, and gradually her group of 'dear readers' has grown; what she had to say wasn't just of value to herself, but to others, too. The letters chart Claire's journey through diagnosis, chemotherapy and a brutal round of stem cell treatment, and end with the rest of the UK joining her in her immuno-compromised isolation in March 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Unflinchingly honest and wide-ranging, Claire writes about the restorative role of nature, politics, poetry, humour - and a restless exploration of the spiritual dimension of death and dying. This is an honest, luminous account of what Claire has gone through and what keeps her going, a deeply spiritual meditation on life and suffering, and an exploration of how faith is no simple solace but provides a whole new plane of meaning during these liminal moments. 'Claire Gilbert's account of the progress of her fatal illness, from diagnosis through various traumatic treatments, is in turn candid, painful, funny, tender, fierce and philosophical. But most of all it is a marvellously enjoyable read depicting the human spirit at its finest: defiant, exuberant, joyous. An example to us all that we can triumph over the cruellest adversity'- Salley Vickers

DKK 127.00
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Miles To Go Before I Sleep - Claire Gilbert - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Miles To Go Before I Sleep - Claire Gilbert - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''Claire''s honest, raw, authentic diaries will be a source of comfort to many''- Miranda Hart At the age of 54 Claire Gilbert was diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable cancer of the blood. The prognoses ranged from surviving only a few months to living for several decades, with no guarantee of which outcome was to be hers. It was a shocking diagnosis into uncertainty, or rather, into only one certainty: death. But Claire discovered that facing her own mortality was liberating. She discovered this through writing letters. Claire asked her siblings and a small group of friends if they would let her write to them with total honesty about what she was going through, as she was going through it. These letters turned out to be a great solace, and gradually her group of ''dear readers'' has grown; what she had to say wasn''t just of value to herself, but to others, too. The letters chart Claire''s journey through diagnosis, chemotherapy and a brutal round of stem cell treatment, and end with the rest of the UK joining her in her immuno-compromised isolation in March 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Unflinchingly honest and wide-ranging, Claire writes about the restorative role of nature, politics, poetry, humour - and a restless exploration of the spiritual dimension of death and dying. This is an honest, luminous account of what Claire has gone through and what keeps her going, a deeply spiritual meditation on life and suffering, and an exploration of how faith is no simple solace but provides a whole new plane of meaning during these liminal moments. ''Claire Gilbert''s account of the progress of her fatal illness, from diagnosis through various traumatic treatments, is in turn candid, painful, funny, tender, fierce and philosophical. But most of all it is a marvellously enjoyable read depicting the human spirit at its finest: defiant, exuberant, joyous. An example to us all that we can triumph over the cruellest adversity''- Salley Vickers

DKK 168.00
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Waste Wars - Alexander Clapp - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Waste Wars - Alexander Clapp - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

A riveting investigation into the dark underbelly of the global trash trade - a dirty, multi-billion-dollar industry that almost no one knows exists. The total mass of the world''s manmade materials has recently come to equal the entire biomass of the earth. This means we are living in a world where man''s ability to create garbage, or eventual garbage, has surpassed the earth''s ability to create life. Dumps and landfills around the world are overflowing, and disputes about what to do with the tons of garbage generated every day have given rise to waste wars waged in just about every country on earth. Some are border skirmishes, fought to move trash out of one place and dump it into another. Others are waged across thousands of miles.But no matter the scale, one thing is true about almost all of them: few people have any idea they''re happening. For every story about how a commodity gets hustled through world supply chains for consumption, there exists another untold story about how it gets discarded for renewal - or for eternity. Some trash gets tossed onto roadsides. Some gets burned for fuel. Some gets buried underground. But most of it lives a hot potato second life, getting bartered, sold, re-sold, smuggled, salvaged, re-purposed from one country or mafia or corporationto another, with devastating consequences for millions of people. Waste Wars tells the stories of five trash conflicts being waged in different corners of the world right now. They are representative but rich strands in the story of our planet''s runaway garbage pandemic. In each theater, a different commodity is being smuggled or imported or bartered. Sometimes there is a winner; sometimes there is a loser. And in each theater a different political dilemma - from global inequality to the pitfalls of green politics - is presenting itself through the seemingly pedestrian medium of trash. A globe-trotting work of relentless investigative reporting, Waste Wars exposes the multi-billion-dollar global garbage trade in which almost everyone in the world unknowingly engages and asks: If the handling of its trash reveals deeper truths about a particular society, what does the global business of trash say about our world today?

DKK 271.00
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Ungrateful - Angela Chadwick - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Ungrateful - Angela Chadwick - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''A vivid depiction of how easy it is to get trapped by other people''s expectations. Full of heartbreak but also hope, I really rooted for the women in this novel.'' Louise Hare Can you ever escape your past? Cat knows she should be more grateful for her partner James . As a young woman struggling to care for her alcoholic mother, he whisked her away from the violence and addiction of her council estate home and offered her a taste of middle-class comfort.But twenty years later, the escape he offered has begun to feel stifling. Surrounded by immaculate white carpets and scented candles, everything has its place in James''s house, except it seems, Cat. She had a place to study at university after finishing school, but her mother was too unwell for Cat to take it. She begins to dream of the opportunities education could offer her.At a university open day, Cat finds herself standing before teenage boyfriend, Daniel , now a lecturer. As the spark that drew them together returns, Cat hopes that he can in some way help her reconnect with the drive and optimism of her younger self. Or perhaps she is simply hurtling back towards a past that can only hurt her further... Can Cat let go of her demons to become the person she always hoped to be, or is it too late? What readers are saying about Ungrateful : ''A total pleasure .'' Eva Verde '' Touched me deeply.'' Juno Roche'' Compulsively readable with huge heart .'' Alex Allison''Clever, gripping , heartbreaking but also ultimately hopeful. I want to read this book again and again and again .'' Cat White '' I loved it . As soon as I started reading, I was in. Ungrateful expertly explores the physical, emotional and intellectual repercussions of being born into poverty.'' Lynne Voyce '' Kept me on the edge of my seat , courageously challenging mainstream conceptions of class with an empowering message for positive change. Gets hold of the working-class stereotype and smashes it to bits .'' Shaun Wilson ''I inhaled this book!... Just want to read it all over again .'' Eve Ainsworth ''A soul-questioning novel that helps us understand the currency of gratitude in our deeply imbalanced and transactional world in which to change one''s life is to be indebted to someone else''s.'' Kit Fan

DKK 119.00
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Ungrateful - Angela Chadwick - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Ungrateful - Angela Chadwick - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''A vivid depiction of how easy it is to get trapped by other people''s expectations. Full of heartbreak but also hope, I really rooted for the women in this novel.'' Louise Hare Can you ever escape your past? Cat knows she should be more grateful for her partner James . As a young woman struggling to care for her alcoholic mother, he whisked her away from the violence and addiction of her council estate home and offered her a taste of middle-class comfort.But twenty years later, the escape he offered has begun to feel stifling. Surrounded by immaculate white carpets and scented candles, everything has its place in James''s house, except it seems, Cat. She had a place to study at university after finishing school, but her mother was too unwell for Cat to take it. She begins to dream of the opportunities education could offer her.At a university open day, Cat finds herself standing before teenage boyfriend, Daniel , now a lecturer. As the spark that drew them together returns, Cat hopes that he can in some way help her reconnect with the drive and optimism of her younger self. Or perhaps she is simply hurtling back towards a past that can only hurt her further... Can Cat let go of her demons to become the person she always hoped to be, or is it too late? What readers are saying about Ungrateful : ''A total pleasure .'' Eva Verde '' Touched me deeply.'' Juno Roche'' Compulsively readable with huge heart .'' Alex Allison''Clever, gripping , heartbreaking but also ultimately hopeful. I want to read this book again and again and again .'' Cat White '' I loved it . As soon as I started reading, I was in. Ungrateful expertly explores the physical, emotional and intellectual repercussions of being born into poverty.'' Lynne Voyce '' Kept me on the edge of my seat , courageously challenging mainstream conceptions of class with an empowering message for positive change. Gets hold of the working-class stereotype and smashes it to bits .'' Shaun Wilson ''I inhaled this book!... Just want to read it all over again .'' Eve Ainsworth ''A soul-questioning novel that helps us understand the currency of gratitude in our deeply imbalanced and transactional world in which to change one''s life is to be indebted to someone else''s.'' Kit Fan

DKK 182.00
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The Memo - Rachel Dodes - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Memo - Rachel Dodes - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Do you ever feel like you have no idea what you''re doing in life - and wonder if you just didn''t get the memo? Jenny Green is dreading her Class of 2007 reunion. While her friends are killing it, Jenny''s promising career as an artisanal baker went up in flames (literally) and her deadbeat, commitment-phobe boyfriend is cheating on her with their swishy-ponytailed neighbour. She feels like she didn''t get the memo... As it turns out, she didn''t.Begrudgingly back at university, she receives a text from an unlisted number: Jenny Green - please collect your memo. Hidden on her old campus is a secret female-led organisation providing memos to select students; blueprints for success.The first time around, Jenny didn''t receive hers. Now she''s being given a second chance - the opportunity to rewrite her past, undo her worst mistakes and fix her mess of a life. But at what price? A hilarious, achingly relatable, bittersweet and addictive page-turner about lifelong friendships, new loves, second chances and what it really means to live your best life. The Memo will enchant fans of Dolly Alderton''s Ghosts and Rebecca Serle''s In Five Years. Rave reviews for The Memo: '' Insanely entertaining , hilarious , and ingenious! The Memo had me cry-laughing so hard that my husband had to move to another room . My only complaint about The Memo is I wish I''d gotten my hands on it sooner. To think of what could have been!'' Jenny Mollen , author of City of Likes '' Don''t miss The Memo . A unique and riveting novel about a chance to redo your ''what ifs''. You will love this narrator and be pulling for her. What a ride! '' New York Times bestselling Laura Dave , author of The Last Thing He Told Me ''A total joyride of a novel. The Memo is a funny , fascinating exploration of love, friendship, ambition, and what it truly means to live a good life. I loved it '' J Courtney Sullivan, bestselling author Friends and Strangers '' Smart , sharp , darkly funny , and every woman''s fantasy : the chance to course-correct a life full of flawed decisions with the help of a memo. What could possibly go wrong?! I loved The Memo and the brilliant imaginations of Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes that created it'' Laura Zigman , bestselling author of Separation Anxiety ''This book is hilarious! It had me cackling and reading sentences out loud to my pet rabbit'' Nell Freudenberger , New York Times bestselling author of The Newlyweds

DKK 152.00
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The Good Ones are Taken - Taj Mccoy - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Good Ones are Taken - Taj Mccoy - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

'' I absolutely adored it! Sweet and sexy, this friends-to-lovers romance is the perfect escape. I loved Mags and her fiercely loyal friend group, the food descriptions are TO DIE FOR (guaranteed to make you salivate) and the romance is sooo satisfying. Five stars !!'' Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Maid of Honour. Her college best friend. And a sexy doctor... Maggie wants to find her Prince Charming, but all she''s finding are total frogs. As the Maid of Honour in both her upcoming best friends'' weddings, time is running out to find a date worthy of being a Plus One. Then she meets Blake at the gym, a dreamy, muscular heart surgeon who sets off butterflies in her stomach. Blake is confident, a fine-as hell-Georgetown grad with chocolate-brown eyes, thick lips and a dimpled smile. What more could she ask for?Meanwhile, her college bestie, Garrett, throws salt in everyone''s game. At every swipe, with every date, he just has to point out red flags. When Maggie asks why he isn''t happy for her, he finally admits that he can''t be. Not when he''s not with her.Now Maggie is stuck in the most confusing love triangle, forced to choose between the near-perfect guy she''s been waiting for and best friend who has never hurt her. She''s gone from thinking all the good ones are taken, to been torn between two great guys. If she doesn''t figure it out soon, she''ll lose them both... An absolutely hilarious and steamy romantic comedy that will make you fall in love - and hungry along the way! Fans of Jasmine Guillory, Talia Hibbert and Sara Desai won''t be able to put this one down Readers are RAVING about The Good Ones Are Taken : ''Maggie is such a relatable character, especially being the only single friend out of her friend group. Y ou are rooting for her to find her one true match, and laughing alone the way at all the shenanigans that Tinder puts you through . . . Garrett has you swooning and smiling from ear to ear! If this man exists in real life, please let me know . . . a perfect book for the romcom lovers, you won''t want to put it down and it might make you want to redownload Tinder. 😉'' Goodreads reviewer'' Delightfully steamy. This was a fun, fresh read and readers will delight in Taj McCoy''s unique voice.'' Netgalley reviewer''The love story of Maggie and Garrett! Wow this spicy best friends turned lovers kept me on the edge! . . . A steamy, romantic, rom com! A must read !'' Netgalley reviewer'' a delightful and lighthearted romance that I definitely recommend!'' Goodreads reviewer''A wonderful look at the complexities that often face professionals in the black community looking for love . . . the plot will keep you turning the pages and renew your belief in friendship and true love .'' Netgalley reviewer'' ooooh this book wouldn''t let me put it down! i liked this book SO much and feel like, in some ways, this is what i have been waiting for from Taj McCoy and i am thrilled'' Goodreads reviewer'' This book makes women everywhere have hope that their Mr. Right is out there looking for her just like she''s looking for him. Great read!!'' Goodreads reviewer

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Here Again Now - Okechukwu Nzelu - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Here Again Now - Okechukwu Nzelu - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''A beautiful exploration of grief and family, written in exquisite prose and told with compassion and tenderness.'' Brit Bennett, author of The Vanishing Half ''Tender and honest, pulsing with love. Nzelu is the future of Black British writing.'' Derek Owusu, author of That Reminds Me From award-winning author Okechukwu Nzelu comes a spellbinding literary novel that asks, how do you move forward when the past keeps pulling you back? Achike Okoro feels like his life is coming together at last. His top-floor flat in Peckham is as close to home as he can imagine and after years of hard work, he''s about to get his break as an actor. He''s even persuaded his father, Chibuike , to move in with him, grateful to offer the man who raised him as a single parent a home of his own. Between filming trips, Achike is snatching a few days in London with Ekene , his best friend of twenty years, the person who makes him feel whole. Achike can put the terrible things that happened behind him at last; everything is going to be alright. Maybe even better.But after a magical night, when Achike and Ekene come within a hair''s breadth of admitting their feelings for each other, a devastating event rips all three men apart. In the aftermath, it is Ekene and Chibuike who must try to rebuild. And although they have never truly understood each other, grief may bring them both the peace and happiness they''ve been searching for... A heartbreaking and immensely uplifting novel about lovers, fathers and sons. If you love The Vanishing Half , Shuggie Bain or Moonlight then you''ll adore this this incredibly moving book that shows the power of family - both the one into which we are born and those we choose for ourselves. What readers are saying about Here Again Now : ''A deeply intimate novel. Nzelu''s incisive style probes beneath his characters'' layers to expose vulnerability, joy, and love ... Here Again Now is a revelation .'' Courttia Newland''I loved these heartbreaking characters, their flaws were never glossed over in Nzelu''s work, and their humanity shines out all the brighter for that. I cannot recommend this novel enough .'' Paterson Joseph''Okechukwu Nzelu is truly coming into his power as a novelist . It''s a beautiful and memorable book. Watch him soar .'' Niven Govinden'' WOW , Nzelu is a BEAUTIFUL writer. A truly stunning love story. Heavy themes captured with grace and lightness. Tender, erotic, a total pleasure to read . Pre-order and be smug when it wins all the awards .'' Daisy Buchanan''His most assured , daring work. Telling a riveting and heartbreaking tale... A gloriously moving book which will surely collect every award going .'' Harper''s Bazaar ''A novel of great tenderness and understanding. Nzelu''s words feel both wise and fresh on the page.'' Elizabeth Day ''An elegiac take on the unpredictabilities of the heart and a love that survives loss.'' Paul Mendez''A book so beautiful , it makes your heart ache on every page . Utterly brilliant, I loved it.'' Julie Owen Moylan'' One to watch next year.'' Stylist ''A powerful and heartbreaking novel; Okechukwu Nzelu is a vital voice.'' Andrew McMillan''Nzelu confirms his place as one of the most exciting and versatile writers of his generation .'' Angela Chadwick''A transgenerational story of grief as tender, potent and nimble as love .'' Kit Fan

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