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The Chaos Machine - Max Fisher - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Chaos Machine - Max Fisher - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''The Chaos Machine is an essential book for our times'' - Ezra Klein The Chaos Machine is the story of how the world was driven mad by social media. The election of populists like Trump and Bolsonaro; strife and genocide in countries like Myanmar; the rampant spread of COVID-19 conspiracy theories as deadly as the pandemic itself; all of these are products of a breakdown in our social and political lives, a breakdown driven by the apps, companies and algorithms that compete constantly for our attention.Max Fisher is a leading New York Times technology reporter whose work has covered the way that social media sites - driven increasingly by artificial intelligence rather than human ingenuity - push users towards more and more extreme positions, deepening the divisions in society in pursuit of greater engagement and profit. With extraordinary access to the most powerful players in Silicon Valley, and with testimonies from around the world of the havoc being wreaked by our online selves, The Chaos Machine shows us how we got to this uniquely perilous moment - and how we might get out of it.

DKK 141.00
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Designing Knitted Textiles - Florence Spurling - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Designing Knitted Textiles - Florence Spurling - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Designing Knitted Textiles guides readers through the fundamental skills of machine knitting, while encouraging them to be creative and experimental. It takes a contemporary approach, exploring the countless possibilities of machine-knitted textiles within multiple fashion contexts. Part 1 offers a practical introduction to the subject, with step-by-steps and detailed information on tools, stitch types, fibers and techniques. Part 2 covers color, pattern, texture, structure and embellishment, highlighting a range of designs from traditional styles such as Fair Isle to the most intricate lace or unusual 3D effects. Finally, Part 3 delves into the construction elements needed to create garments and accessories. Praise for Designing Knitted Textiles from academic reviewers: ''Perfect for beginners'' knitwear course, to get a rounded understanding of the machine and capabilities''. – GEMMA MARSH, SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN ''It covers a wide range of single bed machine knitting techniques and includes inspirational images of knitted samples and garments. The book features technical information explaining how to knit many of the stitches, with clear diagrams and useful tips and hints. I will be recommending this book to all levels, as it has something to offer even the more experienced final year student''. DR VIKKI HAFFENDEN – UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ''This is a very clear a concise approach to machine knitting and design''. JOSEPH PESCATORE – NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE ''The book is beautifully written with a lot of excellent illustrations. The pictures of knitted designs are inspiring and relevant to contemporary fashion. An overall excellent book''. NICOLAS CHAMPROUX – HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ''This book has great illustrations and clear, easy-to-read text. There is a wide breadth of knowledge and a variety of techniques represented, and the tips are succinct and helpful. Equally appreciated are the many sources of knitwear inspiration''. MEGHAN KELLY – THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY

DKK 340.00
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The Fun Lovin’ Criminal - Huey Morgan - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Fun Lovin’ Criminal - Huey Morgan - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

When Fun Lovin'' Criminals released their debut album Come Find Yourself in 1996, its fusion of hip-hop, funk, blues and rock quickly became one of the most iconic and influential records of the decade. Now, in this fascinating memoir, frontman Huey Morgan describes his remarkable journey from journeyman to rock star.His is a story that begins in the early 1990s in New York, a marine freshly returned from combat and struggling to cope with his return to regular life. As Huey tries to kickstart his musical career, he finds himself falling into the criminal underworld to get by. But as his band begins to take off, can he extract himself before his chance of stardom goes begging?Written in Huey''s indomitable and distinctive style, this is a book that brings the grit and glamour of 90s New York brilliantly to life.

DKK 211.00
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50 AI Ideas You Really Need to Know - Keith Mansfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

50 AI Ideas You Really Need to Know - Keith Mansfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Master the technology reshaping our world today. In a series of 50 accessible essays, Keith Mansfield introduces and explains the essential concepts, ideas and key thinkers behind artificial intelligence.From Alan Turing asking ''can machines think?'' and the best prompting techniques for generative AI, to Superintelligence and the Singularity, 50 AI Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important AI concepts: past, present and future. Excellent balance between perspective and technical understanding and great clarity. - Neil Lawrence, inaugural DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge, and author of The Atomic Human.

DKK 119.00
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Furniture Design, second edition - Stuart Lawson - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Furniture Design, second edition - Stuart Lawson - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A unique and comprehensive resource for student and professional furniture designers, providing in-depth answers to their questions about aesthetics, function, materials, manufacturing and sustainability. In this second edition Stuart Lawson emphasizes the principles of a circular economy and what this means for furniture design and consumption. He considers the latest technological developments such as 3-D printing and the use of innovative materials such as bioplastics. He also examines the capabilities and potential of CAD-based design optimization, AI and machine learning-driven generative design processes. The book features case studies on pioneering, contemporary and historical designers and includes an illustrated directory of materials and manufacturing processes.

DKK 390.00
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Arab Jazz - Karim Miske - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Arab Jazz - Karim Miske - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Kosher sushi, kebabs, a second-hand bookshop and a bar: the 19th arrondissement in Paris is a cosmopolitan district where multicultural citizens live, love and worship alongside one another. This peace is shattered when Ahmed Taroudant''s melancholy daydreams are interrupted by the blood dripping from his upstairs neighbour''s brutally mutilated corpse. The violent murder of Laura Vignole, and the pork joint placed next to her, set imaginations ablaze across the neighbourhood, and Ahmed finds himself the prime suspect. But detectives Rachel Kupferstein and Jean Hamelot are not short of other leads. What is the connection between a disbanded hip-hop group and the fiery extremist preachers that jostle for attention in the streets? And what is the mysterious blue pill that is taking the district by storm? Karim Miské demonstrates a sharp eye for character and an evocative sense of place, moving seamlessly between the sensual streets of Paris and the synagogues of New York to reveal the truth behind a horrifying crime.

DKK 120.00
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Violeta among the Stars - Dulce Maria Cardoso - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Violeta among the Stars - Dulce Maria Cardoso - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

I might no longer exist here at this moment this moment might no longer exist for me Violeta is driving along a lonely stretch of late-night motorway, caught in a tumultuous storm. When her tired eyes close for just a second, her car veers off the road, overturns, and comes to rest on an empty stretch of sodden ground.And as she lies amid the wreckage, suspended between this world and the next, Violeta''s troubled life will quite literally flash before her eyes . . . Violeta Among the Stars weaves memories and feelings as Violeta reflects on her death and her life, the piercing highs and the seedy lows. An astonishing portrait of a seemingly insignificant life from one of Portugal''s greatest living writers."An extraordinary piece of writing on the life of an ordinary woman" Litro " Absolutely compelling . . . this novel is truly unforgettable " Irish Independent Translated from the Portuguese by Ángel Gurría-Quintana Ángel Gurría-Quintana is a historian, journalist and literary translator from Spanish and Portuguese. He writes regularly for the books pages of the Financial Times , and his translations include the anthology Other Carnivals: Short Stories from Brazil and The Return , by Dulce Maria Cardoso. With the support of the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union

DKK 126.00
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The Therapist - Helene Flood - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Therapist - Helene Flood - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

At first it's the lie that hurts. A voicemail from her husband tells Sara he's arrived at the holiday cabin. Then a call from his friend confirms he never did. She tries to carry on as normal, teasing out her clients' deepest fears, but as the hours stretch out, her own begin to surface. And when the police finally take an interest, they want to know why Sara deleted that voicemail. To get to the root of Sigurd's disappearance, Sara must question everything she knows about her relationship. Could the truth about what happened be inside her head? Translated from the Norwegian by Alison McCullough

DKK 112.00
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The Early Birds - Laurie Graham - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Early Birds - Laurie Graham - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''Why is Laurie Graham not carried on people''s shoulders through cheering crowds? Her books are brilliant!'' MARIAN KEYES The Early Birds is the feel-good and funny follow-up to The Future Homemakers of America that proves that no matter what life throws at you, great friends and regular cocktails will always see you through. Peggy, the southern belle. Kath, the pragmatist with the only Norfolk accent in New York state. Gayle, the preacher with healing hands. Mrs Colonel Audrey Rudman, forever keeping up the standards of the Officers'' Wives Club. Lois, who''s never had a thought she didn''t voice. Loudly.Their menfolk may be long retired, but once a US Air Force wife, always an Air Force wife, and the bonds of friendship forged in base after military base are still going strong fifty years later. Time is rendering its Accounts Payable for all of them now: hip replacements, eye problems, forgetfulness and departures. In this hymn to lifelong female friendship, Peggy soldiers on through new upheavals, including her ex-husband Vern''s Alzheimer''s diagnosis, the death of one of her nearest and dearest, a life-changing house move and the world-shattering events of 9/11 with the help of her sharp-tongued, often eccentric, but always loyal group of friends.

DKK 190.00
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The Early Birds - Laurie Graham - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Early Birds - Laurie Graham - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Early Birds is the touching and funny follow-up to The Future Homemakers of America . ''Funny, heartwarming and a real treat. I would recommend it to anyone!'' Katie Fforde ''Wit and insight to match Nick Hornby , and the entertainment value of Helen Fielding'' Independent on The Future Homemakers of America ''Why is Laurie Graham not carried on people''s shoulders through cheering crowds? Her books are brilliant!'' Marian Keyes Peggy, the southern belle. Kath, the pragmatist with the only Norfolk accent in New York state. Gayle, the preacher with healing hands. Mrs Colonel Audrey Rudman, forever keeping up the standards of the Officers'' Wives Club. Lois, who''s never had a thought she didn''t voice. Loudly. Their menfolk may be long retired, but once a US Air Force wife, always an Air Force wife, and the bonds of friendship forged in base after military base are still going strong fifty years later. Time is rendering its Accounts Payable for all of them now: hip replacements, eye problems, forgetfulness and departures. In this hymn to lifelong female friendship, Peggy soldiers on through new upheavals, including her ex-husband Vern''s Alzheimer''s diagnosis, the death of one of her nearest and dearest, a life-changing house move and the world-shattering events of 9/11 with the help of her sharp-tongued, often eccentric, but always loyal group of friends.

DKK 119.00
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Canoes - Maylis De Kerangal - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Canoes - Maylis De Kerangal - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Seven interconnected stories orbit a central novella to create a collection of tales which resonate with the sound of women''s voices. A widower struggles to erase his wife''s voice from his answering machine. Two old friends meet after a period apart and find they can no longer fit into their habitual rhythm. A woman records herself reading a poem for two sisters who obsessively collect voice recordings.At the heart of Canoes is "Mustang", in which a woman moves with her family to the suburbs of Denver, where her partner takes up a research post. As her husband and child fit seamlessly into their new lives, she remains aloof, consumed by a feeling of not belonging, and observing as her loved ones change and adapt to these alien surroundings.In this moving and deeply poetic collection, Maylis de Kerangal casts light on the balance between life and death, exploring the traces we leave upon each other''s lives and creating space for women of all ages to be heard. Translated from the French by Jessica Moore

DKK 126.00
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Canoes - Maylis De Kerangal - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Canoes - Maylis De Kerangal - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Seven interconnected stories orbit a central novella to create a collection of tales which resonate with the sound of women''s voices. A widower struggles to erase his wife''s voice from his answering machine. Two old friends meet after a period apart and find they can no longer fit into their habitual rhythm. A woman records herself reading a poem for two sisters who obsessively collect voice recordings.At the heart of Canoes is "Mustang", in which a woman moves with her family to the suburbs of Denver, where her partner takes up a research post. As her husband and child fit seamlessly into their new lives, she remains aloof, consumed by a feeling of not belonging, and observing as her loved ones change and adapt to these alien surroundings.In this moving and deeply poetic collection, Maylis de Kerangal casts light on the balance between life and death, exploring the traces we leave upon each other''s lives and creating space for women of all ages to be heard. Translated from the French by Jessica Moore

DKK 155.00
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Clown World - Jamie Tahsin - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Clown World - Jamie Tahsin - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The behind-the-scenes story of a four-year investigation into Andrew Tate, exploring how a failed reality TV star turned accused organised criminal managed to become one of the most famous influencers in the world. In 2022 Andrew Tate went from a little-known kickboxer and failed reality TV star to a figure that would define a new era of misogyny. Tate started the year as a fringe internet celebrity, but by August he was the most Googled man in the world. In that same month, the journalists and filmmakers Matt Shea and Jamie Tahsin were inside his compound, making a documentary that would result in the first women coming forward to accuse him of sexual and physical violence. Tate would end the year in a Romanian jail, facing charges of human trafficking, rape, and being part of an organised crime unit. But the investigations wouldn't stop there. Part Gonzo journalism, part masculinity rabbit hole, this book takes you on Shea and Tahsin's journey to reveal the dark secrets of Andrew Tate, the machine that brought him here, and the ideology he has unleashed on a generation of young men.

DKK 192.00
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Fifty Miles Wide - Julian Sayarer - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Fifty Miles Wide - Julian Sayarer - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

BY THE AUTHOR OF INTERSTATE , WINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR "Sayarer''s thoughtful, meditative travelogue feels very important . . . [An] exploration of how people persevere in the darkest of circumstances" Guardian "It conveys powerfully what life is like for people on both sides of ''the world''s most entrenched impasse''. At the same time, it''s full of free spirits and the joys of freewheeling" Telegraph Ten years after breaking a world record for cycling around the world, award-winning travel writer Julian Sayarer returns to two wheels on the roads of Israel and occupied Palestine. His route weaves from the ancient hills of Galilee, along the blockaded walls of the Gaza Strip and down to the Bedouin villages of the Naqab Desert. He speaks with Palestinian hip-hop artists who wonder if music can change their world, Israelis hoping that kibbutz life can, and Palestinian cycling clubs determined to keep on riding despite the army checkpoints and settlers that bar their way. Pedalling through a military occupation, in the chance encounters of the roadside, a bicycle becomes a vehicle of more than just travel, and cuts through the tension to find a few simple truths, and some hope. As the miles pass, the journey becomes a meditation on making change - how people in dark times keep their spirit, and go on believing that a different world is possible. "The vast energy of his commitment to discover, observe and communicate makes for engrossing, often incandescent prose. We need writers who will go all the way for a story, and tell it with fire. Sayarer is a marvellous example" HORATIO CLARE

DKK 141.00
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Aston Martin - Ben Collins - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Aston Martin - Ben Collins - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

An extraordinary story of spies, lies and hard-driving genius, by the man who was The Stig Aston Martin''s story is one of Survival, Ingenuity and Style. Beloved of engineers, speed freaks and spooks - both real and imagined - the car with the double-o prefix has blazed a trail to become one of the world''s best-loved machines. Bestselling author, racer and stunt driver Ben Collins explores this magnificent machine from a unique perspective behind the wheel, carving through country lanes in his father''s V8 Vantage, driving Aston Martins in four James Bond movies and competing against them in the legendary Le Mans 24-hour race. The company''s first, wickedly fast models were forged at a time when Ferrari''s premises at Maranello was nothing but a ploughed field - but this book celebrates a century of characters who created a legend: from the visionary pioneers Martin and Bamford to modern-day genius Adrian Newey; from a glamorous web of pre- and post-war spies and racing drivers, to the achingly beautiful David Brown models beloved of Bonds past and present. Aston Martin is the story of a triumph of innovation and design that has burned brightly from the Roaring 20s to the 2020s, a driver''s love letter to the cars that never say die.

DKK 210.00
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Our Final Invention - James Barrat - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Our Final Invention - James Barrat - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

'' I wish it was science fiction, but I know it''s not'' Jaan Tallinn, co-founder of Skype ''If you read just one book that makes you confront scary high-tech realities that we''ll soon have no choice but to address, make it this one '' Washington Post ''The best book yet written on the most important problem of the twenty-first century'' Luke Muehlhauser, Executive Director, Machine Intelligence Research Institute ''Science fiction has long explored the implications of humanlike machines, but Barrat''s thoughtful treatment adds a dose of reality'' Science News Corporations and government agencies around the world have for years been pouring billions into achieving AI''s Holy Grail - human-level intelligence. Once AI has attained it, scientists argue, it will have survival drives much like our own. We may be forced to compete with a rival more cunning, more powerful, and more alien than we can imagine.First published ten years ago, Our Final Invention predicted much of the artificial ''intelligence explosion'' that is now ripping through our culture. Now with an urgent new preface, James Barrat''s landmark work explores the ethics, history and future perils of the heedless pursuit of advanced AI. Until now, human intelligence has had no rival. Can we coexist with beings whose intelligence dwarfs our own? And will they allow us to?

DKK 127.00
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The Therapist - Helene Flood - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Therapist - Helene Flood - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

From the mind of a psychologist comes a chilling domestic thriller that gets under your skin. **One of Cosmopolitan''s 25 of the best books to read this summer 2021 ** "A wonderful storyteller " Chris Whitaker "Creepy, compelling and very well written" Harriet Tyce " Wonderfully creepy, twisty and compelling" Karen Hamilton "Masterfully paced and hauntingly written" Anna Bailey "Gets under your skin" Jo Spain "I couldn''t put it down" Sarah Ward At first it''s the lie that hurts. A voicemail from her husband tells Sara he''s arrived at the holiday cabin. Then a call from his friend confirms he never did. She tries to carry on as normal, teasing out her clients'' deepest fears, but as the hours stretch out, her own begin to surface. And when the police finally take an interest, they want to know why Sara deleted that voicemail.To get to the root of Sigurd''s disappearance, Sara must question everything she knows about her relationship. Could the truth about what happened be inside her head? Translated from the Norwegian by Alison McCullough

DKK 136.00
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Island Songs - Alex Wheatle - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Island Songs - Alex Wheatle - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

"This novel will be nostalgia trip for anyone who grew up in similar circumstances and a breath of fresh Jamaican air for anyone else" The Voice Jenny and Hortense Rodney have always loved and hated one another in the way that only sisters can. From their childhood in Claremont, rural Jamaica, to working life amid the hustle and bustle of Trenchtown, they are the turning point in a multi-generational tale.Enticed by the possibilities of the colonial "motherland", the sisters move to England and settle in the bleak streets of Brixton, only to find that this land of opportunity is instead one that will stretch their fractious relationship to breaking point . . . A hauntingly beautifully evocation of twentieth-century Jamaica and the Brixton of the Windrush generation, Island Songs is an epic of love, laughter and sorely tested family loyalties. By the author of Brixton Rock , East of Acre Lane and Homeboys , and several bestselling, prizewinning novels for younger readers " Island Songs grabs your heart " Independent "Alex Wheatle has a real talent for understated, convincing dialogue" Big Issue

DKK 120.00
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Red Sky in Morning - Paul Lynch - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Red Sky in Morning - Paul Lynch - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

BY THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOKER PRIZE LONGLISTED PROPHET SONG. ''Paul Lynch is peerless'' Donal Ryan, author of Strange Flowers Spring 1832: Donegal, north west Ireland. Coll Coyle wakes to a blood dawn and a day he does not want to face. The young father stands to lose everything on account of the cruel intentions of his landowner''s heedless son. Although reluctant, Coll sets out to confront his trouble. And so begins his fall from the rainsoaked, cloud-swirling Eden, and a pursuit across the wild bog lands of Donegal. Behind him is John Faller - a man who has vowed to hunt Coll to the ends of the earth - in a pursuit that will stretch to an epic voyage across the Atlantic, and to greater tragedy in the new American frontier. Red Sky in Morning is a dark tale of oppression bathed in sparkling, unconstrained imagery. A compassionate and sensitive exploration of the merciless side of man and the indifference of nature, it is both a mesmerizing feat of imagination and a landmark piece of fiction.

DKK 126.00
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Locklands - Robert Jackson Bennett - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Locklands - Robert Jackson Bennett - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Once, Sancia Grado was just a thief with a grudge and a rare talent. Then she learned how to use that talent, and beat the great merchant houses of Tevanne at their own game. With Clef and Berenice, she even saw off an immortal hierophant - but the war they''re fighting now is one they know they can''t win. ''Absolutely riveting . . . A magnificent, mind-blowing start to a series I''m hungry for'' - Amal El-Mohtar, co-author of This is How You Lose the Time War , in the New York Times on Foundryside This time, they''re not facing robber-baron elites or an immortal hierophant, but an entity whose intelligence is spread over half the globe: a ghost in the machine using the magic of scriving to possess and control not just objects, but human minds.Despite all their efforts their enemy marches on, implacable, unstoppable - and it''s closing in on its true prize: an ancient doorway that leads to the centre of creation itself. ''One of the best fantasy writers on the scene today'' says Kirkus Reviews Sancia and her friends glimpse a last desperate opportunity to stop this unbeatable foe - but to do so, they''ll have to unlock the centuries-old mystery of scriving''s origins and pull off the most daring heist they''ve ever attempted.And as if that weren''t enough, their adversary might just have a spy in their ranks - and a last trick up its sleeve . . .

DKK 160.00
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Locklands - Robert Jackson Bennett - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Locklands - Robert Jackson Bennett - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Once, Sancia Grado was just a thief with a grudge and a rare talent. Then she learned how to use that talent, and beat the great merchant houses of Tevanne at their own game. With Clef and Berenice, she even saw off an immortal hierophant - but the war they''re fighting now is one they know they can''t win. ''Absolutely riveting . . . A magnificent, mind-blowing start to a series I''m hungry for'' - Amal El-Mohtar, co-author of This is How You Lose the Time War , in the New York Times on Foundryside This time, they''re not facing robber-baron elites or an immortal hierophant, but an entity whose intelligence is spread over half the globe: a ghost in the machine using the magic of scriving to possess and control not just objects, but human minds.Despite all their efforts their enemy marches on, implacable, unstoppable - and it''s closing in on its true prize: an ancient doorway that leads to the centre of creation itself. ''One of the best fantasy writers on the scene today'' says Kirkus Reviews Sancia and her friends glimpse a last desperate opportunity to stop this unbeatable foe - but to do so, they''ll have to unlock the centuries-old mystery of scriving''s origins and pull off the most daring heist they''ve ever attempted.And as if that weren''t enough, their adversary might just have a spy in their ranks - and a last trick up its sleeve . . .

DKK 142.00
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Our Lady of the Streets - Tom Pollock - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Our Lady of the Streets - Tom Pollock - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''I couldn''t have asked for a more satisfying finale'' Tor.com In this thrilling conclusion to the Skyscraper Throne trilogy, Beth will come face-to-face with the goddess of the streets . . . Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman''s Neverwhere. Ever since Beth and Pen found their way into the hidden corners of London, the presence of its ruthless goddess, Mater Viae, has haunted its twisting streets. Now Mater Viae has returned with deadly consequences. The streets are wracked by convulsions as wires and pipe go into spasm, bunching the city into a crippled new geography; pavements flare to thousand-degree fevers, incinerating pedestrians; and towers fall, their foundations decayed. It seems there is nothing Beth and Pen can do to stop this insane goddess.As the city sickens, so does Beth - her essence now part of this secret London. But when it is revealed that Mater Viae''s plans for dominion stretch far beyond the borders of the city, Beth must make a choice: flee, or sacrifice her city in order to save it. Our Lady of the Street is the third book and thrilling conclusion in The Skyscraper Throne trilogy.

DKK 120.00
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SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Des Powell left school with no qualifications and little in the way of formal education. At nineteen he signed up to join the Parachute Regiment. Famously, the Paras is home to the UK military''s second-toughest training regime after the SAS. Des Powell knows all about both. In fact, Des knows SAS selection better than anyone because he''s done it twice. In SAS: Trial by Fire he tells the story of those gruelling tests: how Para training turned him into a soldier but, more crucially, how the SAS process turned him into a member of the elite. Des describes exactly what it takes to be an elite special forces operator. From raw recruit to trained fighting machine - including the heart-breaking moment he was forced to withdraw, only to begin the process again - Des shares the details of his personal journey, itself a tale of prevailing against almost overwhelming odd. He teaches us valuable life skills by taking us deep into the training regime itself: fitness, navigation, endurance, weapons and combat training, survival techniques in hostile climates, the terrifying jungle phase, the dark arts of escape and evasion, the secret of surviving interrogation. No one''s lifted the lid on what it takes to join the SAS and become the best of the best. Until now. Praise for Bravo Three Zero ''A must read. Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action.'' Billy Billingham''The story that needed to be told'' Jason Fox''The attention to detail is unbelievable'' Tim Lovejoy''Thrilling'' Express

DKK 159.00
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SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

SAS: My Trial By Fire: True Stories and Life Lessons from SAS Selection - Des Powell - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Des Powell left school with no qualifications and little in the way of formal education. At nineteen he signed up to join the Parachute Regiment. Famously, the Paras is home to the UK military''s second-toughest training regime after the SAS. Des Powell knows all about both. In fact, Des knows SAS selection better than anyone because he''s done it twice. In SAS: Trial by Fire he tells the story of those gruelling tests: how Para training turned him into a soldier but, more crucially, how the SAS process turned him into a member of the elite. Des describes exactly what it takes to be an elite special forces operator. From raw recruit to trained fighting machine - including the heart-breaking moment he was forced to withdraw, only to begin the process again - Des shares the details of his personal journey, itself a tale of prevailing against almost overwhelming odd. He teaches us valuable life skills by taking us deep into the training regime itself: fitness, navigation, endurance, weapons and combat training, survival techniques in hostile climates, the terrifying jungle phase, the dark arts of escape and evasion, the secret of surviving interrogation. No one''s lifted the lid on what it takes to join the SAS and become the best of the best. Until now. Praise for Bravo Three Zero ''A must read. Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action.'' Billy Billingham''The story that needed to be told'' Jason Fox''The attention to detail is unbelievable'' Tim Lovejoy''Thrilling'' Express

DKK 211.00
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The Haunted Shore - Neil Spring - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Haunted Shore - Neil Spring - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''A spooky and unsettling tale about strangers, love and deceit'' Sunday Express ''A creepy tale'' Daily Mail ''A story about retribution, deceit, and guilt about allowing strangers to care for loved ones - as well as a hint of the supernatural'' Sun When Lizzy moves to a desolate shore to escape her past, she hopes to find sanctuary. But a mysterious stranger is waiting for her, her father''s carer, and when darkness falls, something roams this wild stretch of beach, urging Lizzy to investigate its past. The longer she stays, the more the shore''s secrets begin to stir. Secrets of a sea that burned, of bodies washed ashore -- and a family''s buried past reaching into the present.And when Lizzy begins to suspect that her father''s carer is a dangerous imposter with sinister motives, a new darkness rises. What happens next is everyone''s living nightmare . . .From the bestselling author of The Ghost Hunters and The Lost Village , The Haunted Shor e is a terrifying tale of suspense that does not let up until the last page is turned. ''Imbued with addiction, loss, regret and the fallibility of memory . . . a perfect read for the Halloween season and beyond'' Starburst ''Perfect chiller-thriller for autumn nights'' Lancashire Evening Post

DKK 119.00
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