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Thrust: The Remarkable Story Of One Man's Quest For Speed - Richard Noble - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Thrust: The Remarkable Story Of One Man's Quest For Speed - Richard Noble - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

They said it couldn''t be done. Sceptics warned that as a car approached 750 mph the shock waves generated when it hit the sound barrier would either force it off the ground like an aeroplane or tear it apart.Richard Noble, the modern embodiment of the swashbuckling British speed seeker of yesteryear, was used to that kind of blinkered thinking. He had held the title of The Fastest Man on Earth since 1983, when his Thrust 2 car set a new world land speed record at 633 mph. Critics had argued that he would fail then, too. Noble liked nothing better than a fight. In the late 1990s, as a gripping Anglo-American race began to create the world''s first supersonic car, he was determined to achieve this world first for Britain.On 15 October 1997, Noble''s Thrust SSC, driven by ice-cool RAF Squadron Leader Andy Green, smashed through the sound barrier to create the first supersonic land speed record at 763 mph. The Thrust SSC team had beaten the Americans, thumbed its nose at the sceptics, and realized what seemed an impossible dream. It was a triumph for British engineering, technology and derring-do.This is Richard Noble''s story of his obsession with speed, from his early days with the crude self-built Thrust 1 jet car, to the world beating Thrust 2; from his innovative ARV Super 2 plane to Atlantic Sprinter, his failed attempt to build a record-breaking boat; culminating in Thrust SSC, the fastest car in the world.It is not just a tale of unbroken success but of disappointment and struggle, too - of how Noble risked everything he had to keep the SSC project alive; and of the unentangled human emotions behind one of the greatest engineering achievements of the twentieth century.

DKK 168.00
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Firewall - Andy Mcnab - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Firewall - Andy Mcnab - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Tough, resourceful and ruthless, ex-SAS trooper Nick Stone is now working for British Intelligence on deniable operations. And is desperately in need of cash.When he is offered a lucrative freelance job, Stone thinks his problems are over. All he needs to do is kidnap a Russian mafia warlord.And so Stone is thrust into the grim underworld of Estonia, with unknown aggressors stalking the Arctic landscape. Russia has launched a cyber-espionage attack, hacking into the West''s most sensitive military secrets. Stone must stop them. But the mafia are waiting in the wings with their own chillingly brutal solution...

DKK 139.00
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The Lightstep - John Dickinson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Lightstep - John Dickinson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

There was once no greater advocate for revolution than Michel Wéry. No voice spoke louder, was more impassioned, on the need for a new order, for an end to disparity and injustice - not just in France but throughout the continent. Strange, then, that such a man should find himself in the employ of the Prince Bishop of Erzberg, as scout and spymaster for a regime at absolute odds with his ideals.But time has taught Wéry harsh lessons: the Terror, the endless wrangling, the petty motivations of France''s new ruling class, and the atrocities carried out in freedom''s name - all have left their mark. Revolution has spawned a monster, and Wéry has vowed to thwart its march.And with Paris'' scheming now focused on the Prince Bishoprics, her armies poised to strike, it seems fate has thrown Wéry his chance. But just what is he prepared to sacrifice? Himself? surely. A city state? Perhaps. The life of the sister of his one true friend? The beautiful Maria Adelsheim who dances the Lightstep in mourning for a brother, and for a man whom might yet be saved...Set against a backdrop of political thrust and counter-thrust, of lavish balls and shadowy cults, and to the rhythm of incessant canon-fire, The Lightstep is an epic story of love and honour, and a stunningly realised account of one of the defining moments in modern European history.

DKK 168.00
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A Moment Like This - Anita Notaro - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Moment Like This - Anita Notaro - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Be careful what you wish for... Antonia has always put everyone else before herself. Shy and quiet, her life in a small village in Wicklow has been devoted to her invalid mother and singing in the local church choir. Somehow, it''s easier that way. But when she is left alone her friends encourage her to audition for a television talent show. Blessed with a glorious singing voice, she is suddenly thrust into the limelight and enters the world of celebrity and glamour. She''s the Girl from Nowhere, but can she cope with this startling new life? Antonia discovers that this business is tougher than she ever thought possible, but also that she''s stronger than she thought she was. And she finds that help can come from the most unexpected places...

DKK 161.00
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Eragon - Christopher Paolini - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Eragon - Christopher Paolini - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...

DKK 127.00
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The Last of the Last - Claude Choules - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Last of the Last - Claude Choules - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Before his death at the age of 110 in May 2011, Claude Choules was the last man alive who had served in both world wars.Claude learned life''s lessons during a rural childhood in England and later in the Royal Navy as a boy sailor, before graduating to become an explosives expert in the Australian navy. In his 80s, Claude began working on his memoirs with the help of his daughters, and The Last of the Last is a riveting account of his lifetime that vividly mirrors how the last century unfolded.Claude had the insight of an ordinary man thrust to the forefront of international furore. He was opposed to the glorification of war, but his charming anecdotes honour a generation called upon to serve not once but twice. This engaging, wryly humorous autobiography reflects the amiable nature of a truly unique man.

DKK 159.00
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True Love - Paddy Crewe - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

True Love - Paddy Crewe - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

‘Empathetic, honest, compelling. I’ll read anything Paddy Crewe writes.’ Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry‘True Love had me from its gorgeous, lyrical opening to its transcendent final pages. Paddy Crewe is an exceptionally gifted writer.’ Louise Kennedy, author of Trespasses--------What does it mean to love and be loved?It is the 1980s and Finn and Keely are growing up in the North East of England. Keely is a fighter. Even in the face of loss she strives to seek connection, but finds that she’s not always searching in the right places. Finn is quiet, sensitive, distant. He spends much of his time alone, yet deep down he wants to discover the thrill of relating to others. When the two finally meet, everything is changed. Love – with all of its attendant joys and costs – is thrust upon them, and each must decide if they will bend or break under its pressure. True Love is a story of the trials of youth, the bonds of family and friendship, and of how much we are willing to risk to have ourselves be seen.

DKK 168.00
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True Love - Paddy Crewe - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

True Love - Paddy Crewe - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

‘Empathetic, honest, compelling. I’ll read anything Paddy Crewe writes.’ Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry ‘ True Love had me from its gorgeous, lyrical opening to its transcendent final pages. Paddy Crewe is an exceptionally gifted writer.’ Louise Kennedy, author of Trespasses -------- What does it mean to love and be loved? It is the 1980s and Finn and Keely are growing up in the North East of England. Keely is a fighter. Even in the face of loss she strives to seek connection, but finds that she’s not always searching in the right places. Finn is quiet, sensitive, distant. He spends much of his time alone, yet deep down he wants to discover the thrill of relating to others.When the two finally meet, everything is changed. Love – with all of its attendant joys and costs – is thrust upon them, and each must decide if they will bend or break under its pressure. True Love is a story of the trials of youth, the bonds of family and friendship, and of how much we are willing to risk to have ourselves be seen.

DKK 119.00
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The Accidental President - A. J. Baime - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Accidental President - A. J. Baime - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Heroes are often defined as ordinary characters who find themselves facing extraordinary circumstances and, through courage and a dash of luck, cement their place in history. Chosen as President Roosevelt''s fourth term Vice President for his admired work ethic, good judgement and lack of enemies, Harry S. Truman was the prototypical ordinary man from small-town America. That is, until he was thrust in over his head following the sudden death of Roosevelt. With the world still caught up in the inferno of the Second World War, Truman found himself playing the roles of both judge and jury during the founding of the UN, the Potsdam Conference, the Manhattan Project, the German surrender, the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps and the decision to drop the Bomb and bring the war to the end. Tightly focused, meticulously researched and drawing on documentation not available to previous biographers, The Accidental President escorts readers into the situation room with Truman during this tumultuous, history-making four months - when the stakes were high and the challenges even higher . . .

DKK 139.00
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A Drink Before The War - Dennis Lehane - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Drink Before The War - Dennis Lehane - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro are tough private investigators who know the blue-collar neighbourhoods and ghettos of Boston''s Dorchester section as only natives can. Working out of an old church belfry, Kenzie and Gennaro take on a seemingly simple assignment for a prominent politician: to uncover the whereabouts of Jenna Angeline, a black cleaning woman who has allegedly stolen confidential Statehouse documents.But finding Jenna proves easy compared to staying alive. The investigation escalates, uncovering a web of corruption extending from bombed-out ghetto streets to the highest levels of state government.With slick, hip dialogue and a lyrical narrative pocked by explosions of violence, A Drink Before the War confronts a city in which institutionalized bigotry and corruption are often the norm, and the true nature of ''racial incidents'' is rarely clear. Dennis Lehane''s remarkable debut is at once a pulsating crime thriller and a mirror of our world, one in which the worst human horrors are found closest to home, and the most vicious obscenities are committed in the name of love.

DKK 126.00
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Feet Of Clay - Terry Pratchett - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Feet Of Clay - Terry Pratchett - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

''The work of a prolific humorist at his best'' Observer The Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the back of a giant turtle, that is . . . ____________________ ''Sorry?'' said Carrot. If it''s just a thing, how can it commit murder? A sword is a thing'' - he drew his own sword; it made an almost silken sound - ''and of course you can''t blame a sword if someone thrust it at you, sir.'' For Commander Vimes , Head of Ankh-Morpork City Watch , life consists of troubling times, linked together by...well, more troubling times.Right now, it''s the latter. There''s a werewolf with pre-lunar tension in the city, and a dwarf with attitude and a golem who''s begun to think for itself, but that''s just ordinary trouble. The real problem is more puzzling - people are being murdered, but there''s no trace of anything alive having been at the crime scene.So Vimes not only has to find out whodunit, but howdunit too. He''s not even sure what they dun. But soon as he knows what the questions are, he''s going to want some answers.

DKK 126.00
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The Sins of the Mother - Danielle Steel - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Sins of the Mother - Danielle Steel - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

After building an empire that has made her a legend in business, Olivia spends months each year planning a lavish holiday for everyone in her family to enjoy. This summer she has arranged a dream trip on a luxurious yacht in the Mediterranean, which she hopes will be the most memorable of all. More than anything, she hopes to express her love and her regret at all the important times she missed during her children’s early years. But her younger daughter, Cassie, a hip London music producer, refuses the invitation altogether as she does every year. Liz, her older daughter, is preoccupied with a chance to recapture her dream of being a writer and is terrified of failure, again. And her sons John and Phillip work for her, for better or worse, with wives who wish they didn’t. Immersed in the splendour of the Riviera, this should be a summer to remember, but old resentments die hard, and Olivia is still running the business full-time.As each of these individuals confront the past and the challenges of the present and future, they also learn to accept the enduring, unconditional love of their family – and a mother who is strong enough to take more than her fair share of the blame, and loving enough to accept them as they really are. The question is: can they do the same for her?

DKK 120.00
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House of Hunger - Alexis Henderson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

House of Hunger - Alexis Henderson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

NOMINATED FOR BEST HORROR NOVEL in the GOODREADS READERS CHOICE AWARDS...''A lurid, luscious debauch of a book.'' Guardian ''An unforgettable feast of decadence and depravity, House of Hunger cements Henderson''s place as one of the great gothic writers of our generation.'' S T GIBSON, author of A Dowry of Blood A young woman is drawn into the upper echelons of a society where blood is power in this dark and enthralling Gothic novel from the author of The Year of the Witching. WANTED: A bloodmaid of exceptional taste . Must have a keen proclivity for life''s finer pleasures. Girls of weak will need not apply. Marion Shaw has been raised in the slums, where want and deprivation are all she knows. Despite longing to leave the city and its miseries, she has no real hope of escape until the day she spots a strange advertisement in the newspaper, seeking a ''bloodmaid''.Though she knows little about the far north - where wealthy nobles live in luxury and drink the blood of those in their service - Marion applies to the position. In a matter of days, she finds herself at the notorious House of Hunger. There, Marion is swept into a world of dark debauchery - and there, at the centre of it all is her .Her name is Countess Lisavet. Loved and feared in equal measure, she presides over this hedonistic court. And she takes a special interest in Marion. Lisavet is magnetic, charismatic, seductive - and Marion is eager to please her new mistress. But when her fellow bloodmaids begin to go missing in the night, Marion is thrust into a vicious game of cat and mouse. She''ll need to learn the rules of her new home - and fast - or its halls will soon become her grave.

DKK 120.00
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Homebound - Meredith Trapp - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Homebound - Meredith Trapp - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

'I love cowboy romance, but I loved this take even more' 5-STAR Reader Review'I ate this book up in a day!' 5-STAR Reader Review'This book will be one I think about forever. I was immediately obsessed' 5-STAR Reader Review***She’s Texas's toughest bull rider, and he’s determined to win her heart. Dakota and Wyatt. Storm and sunshine. Growing up, they were as inseparable as a pair of cowboy boots. The best of friends – or so Dakota thought. Every summer, Wyatt would come home to his family’s flower farm in Granite Falls, Texas, and they’d stargaze in the fields together, pinkies brushing, laughter rumbling with the cicadas . . . until one summer, he never returned. Dakota hasn’t heard a peep from Wyatt in over three years, and during that time, a lot has changed. He’s the hockey world’s golden boy, and she’s developed a reputation as “The Cowboy Killer,” breaking both rodeo records and men’s hearts. The last thing Dakota needs is a distraction from her bull-riding goals, but everything changes when her old friend waltzes back into town with an adorable baby on his hip. Wyatt’s back to get the girl he’s been obsessing over for years, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get her back – two-stepping at the rodeo, jumping into Cibolo Creek, even rendezvousing in outdoor showers. All Dakota wants is to keep her distance and focus on training, but when she learns the truth behind why Wyatt left, she finds it hard to stay away. . . The scorching Texas sun might not be the only thing that burns them this summer. ***'This book literally squeezed my heart and made me feel all the feels! Meredith Trapp hit it out of the park once again!' 5-STAR Reader Review'If I could give this book more than 10 stars, I would' 5-STAR Reader Review

DKK 119.00
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Bungalow 2 - Danielle Steel - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Bungalow 2 - Danielle Steel - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

As she checked into the lush Beverly Hills Hotel, Tanya Harris dreaded being away from her husband, Peter, and three teenaged children. Dressed as pure Marin County mom among supermodels and movie stars, Tanya was here to do a major screenplay after years of writing stories and articles on the side, always putting her family first. And when Tanya steps into her temporary home, she is amazed at what she finds: lilies, orchids and roses. A pink marble tub. Her favorite chocolates, a cashmere robe, and slippers that fit perfectly. Things are going to be different in Bungalow 2 .From her first day on the set, Tanya is thrust into an intoxicating new world, where friendships and romances come and go . . . and where she feels reborn, energized by the creativity and genius swirling around her. Suddenly she''s working alongside A-list actors and a Hollywood legend: Oscar-winning producer Douglas Wayne, a man who always gets what he wants - and seems to have his sights set on her. Flying back to Marin County between shoots, struggling to reconnect with a family that seems to need her less and less, Tanya watches helplessly as her old life is pulled out from under her in the most crushing of ways. As her two lives collide, as one Award-winning film leads to another, Tanya begins to wonder if she can be a wife, a mother and a writer at the same time. And just as she confronts the toughest choice she has faced, she is offered another dazzling opportunity - one that could recast her story in the most amazing of ways, complete with an ending she never could have written herself. In Bungalow 2 , Danielle Steel takes us into a world few ever see - a world of fame and fortune, celebrity and genius - daring to show us the real lives, real dreams, and real struggles hidden beneath the flash and glitter of Hollywood.

DKK 112.00
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The Suspect - Fiona Barton - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Suspect - Fiona Barton - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

WHAT IF IT WAS SOMEONE YOU KNEW? ''Utterly engrossing . . . I lived inside this book for two days - and I''m still thinking about it. Superb !'' Shari Lapena , bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR'' Intelligent , insightful and compelling . A clever, twisting whodunnit that delivers an emotional punch. I loved it.'' C L Taylor ____________________ ''The police belonged to another world - the world they saw on the television or in the papers. Not theirs.'' When two eighteen-year-old girls go missing on their gap year in Thailand, their families are thrust into the international spotlight: desperate, bereft and frantic with worry. Journalist Kate Waters always does everything she can to be first to the story, first with the exclusive, first to discover the truth - and this time is no exception. But she can''t help but think of her own son, who she hasn''t seen in two years, since he left home to go travelling. This time it''s personal.And as the case of the missing girls unfolds, they will all find that even this far away, danger can lie closer to home than you might think . . .____________________ WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING: '' Perfectly pitched . . . will have you racing to the denouement .'' Cara Hunter, bestselling author of CLOSE TO HOME and IN THE DARK ''A fast-paced whodunnit with heart, characters I feel I know and a deliciously dark twist. Superb writing, often blackly funny, and a scene that made me cry into my pillow.'' Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling author of EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUTH ''Fiona Barton is perceptive, empathetic and a talented writer'' Daily Express ____________________ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ''Really is unputdownable'' ***** ''I was gripped from the first page'' ***** ''Drew me in right from the start'' ***** ''The Suspect blew me away'' ***** ''I will be recommending this book to all my friends'' ***** ''The best book I have read in ages'' ***** ''Enthralling and full of suspense and twists'' *****____________________ Read Fiona Barton''s other tantalising thrillers: THE WIDOW and THE CHILD - out now. New for 2022: tense, compelling standout thriller LOCAL GONE MISSING ***Available to pre-order***

DKK 106.00
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How to Get a Life - Julietta Henderson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

How to Get a Life - Julietta Henderson - Bog - Transworld Publishers Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Discover the funny, uplifting story of second chances and becoming the person you were always meant to be, the perfect holiday read from the author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick, The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman. ‘The literary equivalent of a hug . . . supremely heart-warming and an immensely funny read that will pull you in from beginning to end’ - Glamour ''A book that will make you smile in just about every possible way'' Matson Taylor, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Miseducation of Evie Epworth '' Clever, thought-provoking and huge-hearted. Pure Joy !'' Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away With the Penguins --------- When reality comes calling, do you face it . . . or keep running? Meet Danny – the definition of a man who ''could do better''. He drinks more than he should, lives in his best friend''s garden shed. . . and he hasn''t spoken to his sister in sixteen years.But when Danny winds up in a misleading newspaper article, claiming his lifestyle might be quite enlightened, he is thrust into the limelight. Letters begin to flood in from strangers seeking his guidance. Wolfie is the daughter of Danny''s estranged sister. She''s never met her uncle, but her mother is struggling and Wolfie needs help. So when she sees Danny''s picture in the paper, she sets out to find him.Within a week, Danny goes from being responsibility-free to a big brother, an uncle and an unwitting existential ''guru'' to some very lost souls. Can he become the man they all need him to be? (Previously published as Sincerely, Me ) ------------ ‘A gorgeous novel that will instantly leave you wanting more’ - Holly Miller, author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick, The Sight of You '' Emotional and joyous! '' Sun ''Such a wonderful, heartwarming book . Everyone needs Danny Mulberry in their lives’ Alice Clark-Platts, author of The Flower Girls and The Cove ''Gorgeous, funny and heartfelt'' Eleanor Ray, author of The Art of Belonging READERS ARE ENJOYING HOW TO GET A LIFE: ***** An utterly enchanting and emotional novel***** An absolute emotional rollercoaster yet funny along the way***** A joy to read from start to finish***** Easy to read and leaves you feeling happy***** One of my favourite books this year

DKK 119.00
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