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Saltwater - Lane Ashfeldt - Bog - Liberties Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Saltwater - Lane Ashfeldt - Bog - Liberties Press Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A collection of more than a dozen short stories inspired by the sea, as the title suggests. Set in a variety of coastal areas from Ireland to New Zealand, the stories are often inspired by real events, both contemporary and historical. Included in the selection are several stories that have been shortlisted or have won fiction prizes: ''Catching the Tap-Tap to Cayes de Jacmel'' - winner of the Global Short Story Prize UK, ''Dancing on Canvey'' - winner of the Fish Short Histories Prize, Ireland and ''SaltWater'' - shortlisted for the HG Wells Prize in the UK.

DKK 143.00
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The Last Books of H.G. Wells - H G Wells - Bog - Monkfish Book Publishing Company - Plusbog.dk

The Last Books of H.G. Wells - H G Wells - Bog - Monkfish Book Publishing Company - Plusbog.dk

This volume contains the two last works by HG Wells. Nearing the end of his life, increasingly distressed over the war, Wells deals with death and apocalypse, mortality and religion, and with “human insufficiency.” Mind at the End of its Tether “One approaches it with awe. You come across references to it everywhere: Colin Wilson, Priestly, Koestler. It seems to have been a wounding work; something no one could agree with, but something that couldn’t be taken lightly.”—Art Beck “In the face of our universal inadequacy . . . man must go steeply up or down and the odds seem to be all in favor of his going down and out. If he goes up, then so great is the adaptation demanded of him that he must cease to be a man. Ordinary man is at the end of his tether.”—HG Wells The Happy Turning Wells’ barbed fantasies about the afterlife take the forms of “happy” dream walks. In one he converses with Jesus: But being crucified upon the irreparable things that one has done, realizing that one has failed, that you have let yourself down and your poor silly disciples down and mankind down, that the God in you has deserted you—that was the ultimate torment. Even on the cross I remember shouting out something about it.” “Eli. Eli, lama sabachthani?” I said. “ Did someone get that down?” he replied. “Don’t you read the Gospels?” “ Good God, No!” he said. “How can I? I was crucified before all that.”

DKK 135.00
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Evolution - Stephen Baxter - Bog - Orion Publishing Co - Plusbog.dk

Evolution - Stephen Baxter - Bog - Orion Publishing Co - Plusbog.dk

From their beginnings foraging at the feet of the dinosaurs, through the apocalypse of an asteroid strike, through countless years of the day to day life and death dramas of survival of the fittest, to the rise and fall of mankind and the final destruction of earth by the expanding sun, the primates have survived. This is their story. EVOLUTION follows the ebb and flow of the fortunes of one group of creatures as they change and adapt to their world somewhere on the horn of Africa. It turns the story of Darwinian evolution into a constant drama, a daily life and death struggle, a heroic story of life¿s endurance. It is a story that transcends generations, species, mankind and, in the end, the Earth itself. In the tradition of Olaf Stapledon and HG Wells.

DKK 152.00
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Sunderland AFC Miscellany - Rob Mason - Bog - Pitch Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Sunderland AFC Miscellany - Rob Mason - Bog - Pitch Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Sunderland AFC Miscellany collects together all the vital information you never knew you needed to know about the Black Cats. In these pages you will find irresistible anecdotes and the most mindblowing stats and facts. Heard the one about the goalie who complained the two goals were different sizes? How about the member of the 1973 FA Cup winning team who stood for Parliament? Or the great-grandson of the title-winning Sunderland manager who later played guitar for The Four Tops? Do you know which Sunderland striker once employed Cliff Richard? Which international goalkeeper was taught by HG Wells? And who was the ''singing winger'' who appeared with The Beatles? All these stories and hundreds more appear in a brilliantly researched collection of trivia - essential for any Sunderland fan who holds the riches of the club''s history close to their heart.

DKK 119.00
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The War of the Worlds - H. G. Wells - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The War of the Worlds - H. G. Wells - Bog - Little, Brown Book Group - Plusbog.dk

The classic and terrifying HG Wells novel of alien invasion is now a landmark series for the BBC from the makers of Poldark , Victoria and And Then There Were None . One night a shooting star is seen over the skies of Surrey. The next day, it''s discovered to have been a mysterious metallic cylinder from Mars. What comes next is a terrifying alien attack, as tentacled Martian invaders emerge from the cylinder and prey on humankind using shocking new weapons against which the people of Victorian England can offer no resistance.The aliens begin to devastate the area in their tripod machines, and as our narrator struggles to return to his wife, the fight for London - and the world - begins. Now with a new introduction by Stephen Baxter. ''A true classic'' GUARDIAN ''Immortal science fiction'' TELEGRAPH

DKK 113.00
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A Spiffing Murder - Keith Finney - Bog - Two Rivers Distribution - Plusbog.dk

A Spiffing Murder - Keith Finney - Bog - Two Rivers Distribution - Plusbog.dk

A single bite was all it took to turn a lavish celebration into a deadly mystery.Step into the enchanting yet treacherous world of 1920s England with A Spiffing Murder, where celebrated amateur sleuth, the Dowager Duchess of Drakeford, and her sharp-eyed ward, Rex, are thrust into a web of intrigue and danger at the opulent Hilltop estate.When Sir Herbert Cummings's chief accountant, Farrier, collapses after a single bite of cake during a high-society gathering, what seemed like a tragic accident quickly hints at something more sinister. Joined by Scotland Yard's finest, Detective Inspector Arthur Whipple, the Dowager and Rex uncover secrets lurking beneath the estate's polished surface. As alliances fracture, the trio navigates class rivalries, personal vendettas, and buried motives among a colourful cast of suspects, each hiding dark secrets of their own.With the guests confined and a killer on the loose, can they catch the culprit before another victim falls?Join the Dowager, Rex, and Whipple on a delightfully puzzling journey, where the only thing sharper than the cake knives are the secrets hidden behind every door. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with a touch of British charm and 1920s humour!_________________________________Praise for the Rex and Dowager name? ? ? ? ? I absolutely love this book; it's well written, clever, and funny. I hope Keith Finney writes many more stories about Rex and HG.? ? ? ? ? Can't wait for the next one!? ? ? ? ? ...a page-turner from start to finish.? ? ? ? ? Once again, Keith has written a very entertaining tale centered around the aristocracy, but this time set in 1922.? ? ? ? ? Wow, Keith... words fail me.

DKK 119.00
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A Posh Murder - Keith Finney - Bog - Vinci Books - Plusbog.dk

A Posh Murder - Keith Finney - Bog - Vinci Books - Plusbog.dk

A picnic by the lake, an unexpected body and a manor filled with secrets. When Rex Sutherland and his employer, Eleanor, the Dowager Duchess of Drakeford, stumble upon a body during an afternoon picnic at Bircham Manor, the Dowager’s instincts for sleuthing spring to life. Rather than let a little murder spoil the festivities, she summons her trusted friend, Scotland Yard’s Inspector Whipple, to help investigate. Invited for a weekend of high tea and high society by her friend Colonel Crispen Percival-Travers, the Dowager now faces a lineup of sophisticated suspects. Love triangles, bitter rivalries, and an endless stream of manor gossip soon reveal themselves, leaving the unlikely trio with more than a few theories. But when a second body is found and a mysterious gentleman arrives with a veiled threat, the stakes become deadlier by the hour. With wit, charm, and more than a few cream fancies to sustain them, Rex, the Dowager, and Whipple must unravel the clues in time. Will they solve the mystery before the weekend is over?Dive into A Posh Murder, a deliciously opulent 1920s whodunit filled with intrigue, high-society scandals, and all the cozy charm of a classic Christie-style mystery. _________________________________Praise for the Rex and Dowager? ? ? ? ? I absolutely love this book; it's well written, clever, and funny. I hope Keith Finney writes many more stories about Rex and HG. ? ? ? ? ? Can't wait for the next one!? ? ? ? ? …a page-turner from start to finish. ? ? ? ? ? Once again, Keith has written a very entertaining tale centered around the aristocracy, but this time set in 1922. ? ? ? ? ? Wow, Keith... words fail me.

DKK 119.00
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Statesmanship - Various - Bog - Orion Publishing Co - Plusbog.dk

Statesmanship - Various - Bog - Orion Publishing Co - Plusbog.dk

No British periodical or weekly magazine has a richer and more distinguished archive than the New Statesman , which has long been at the centre of British political and cultural life. If not quite at the centre, then at the most energetic, subversive end of the progressive centre-left. Kingsley Martin, editor of the New Statesman from 1930 to 1960, wrote that "life on the NS was always a battle. After all, I had been brought up as a dissenter and I tended to see all problems as moral issues."The magazine has notably recognized and published new writers and critics, as well as encouraged major careers. Many of the most notable political and cultural writers of the recent past have written for the New Statesman . Many have been on its staff or were associates of it: HG Wells, George Bernard Shaw, JM Keynes, VS Pritchett, Paul Johnson, Claire Tomalin, Christopher Hitchens and John Gray. The most significant intellectual and cultural currents of the age ripple through its pages. There is, too, a rich history of poetry and fiction and illustration and cartoons to draw on, from Low''s sketches of the great and the good to the gonzo art of Ralph Steadman and the bold cover illustrations and caricatures of André Carrilho.The book is more than an anthology. It tells the story of the New Statesman , from the eve of the First World War to the long aftermath of 9/11 and the populist upheavals of today. It looks forward as well as back, offering a unique and unpredictable perspective on politics, literature and the world.

DKK 127.00
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The Massacre of Mankind - Stephen Baxter - Bog - Orion Publishing Co - Plusbog.dk

The Massacre of Mankind - Stephen Baxter - Bog - Orion Publishing Co - Plusbog.dk

The awe-inspiring follow up to The War of the Worlds, which expands H.G. Wells'' classic story while remaining true to his vision,/h3 It has been 14 years since the Martians invaded England. The world has moved on, always watching the skies but content that we know how to defeat the Martian menace. Machinery looted from the abandoned capsules and war-machines has led to technological leaps forward. The Martians are vulnerable to earth germs. The Army is prepared.So when the signs of launches on Mars are seen, there seems little reason to worry. Unless you listen to one man, Walter Jenkins, the narrator of Wells'' book. He is sure that the Martians have learned, adapted, understood their defeat.He is right.Thrust into the chaos of a new invasion, a journalist - sister-in-law to Walter Jenkins - must survive, escape and report on the war.The Massacre of Mankind has begun. Read what everyone is saying about The Massacre of Mankind : ''I''m pleased to say [Stephen Baxter] has done a great job of expanding on H.G. Wells'' original story . . . makes the Martians'' return feel like a genuinely global event'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''[Baxter''s] love and respect for the original shines throughout and without spoiling any of the epic storyline, he takes the storyline to dizzying new heights '' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' [A] smart and authentic sequel . It is a major accomplishment which honours the original, and I highly recommend it '' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' What a sequel! Hats off to Baxter for this incredible official follow-up to HG Wells'' classic ''War of the Worlds''. A masterpiece!! As haunting and brilliant as the first '' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' Baxter has a brilliant scientific mind and a vivid writing style , which makes this masterpiece all the more special'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' A very cleverly thought out sequel to Wells'' original , expanding on the ideas of that book, but remaining true to the original'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

DKK 127.00
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Elsewhere - Dean Koontz - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Elsewhere - Dean Koontz - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

In ELSEWHERE, master storyteller Dean Koontz, has created a brilliant and terrifying speculative thriller with hat-tips to George Orwell, Ray Bradbury and HG Wells.In the little South Californian town of Suavidad Beach, Jeff Coltrane is raising his daughter Amity on his own, ever since his wife Michelle went missing seven years ago. He’s doing a pretty good job of it, and though Amity misses her mom she pours her excess love into her pet mouse Snowball: she’s on a promise for her own puppy if she proves she can take good care of the mouse.Then one day their itinerant friend Ed – known locally as ‘Mr Spooky’ – hands into Jeff’s care a small box containing ‘the key to everything’, with the warning that it’s worth around $76 billion, and that he has a demonic posse on his tail searching for it, and that because it''s both so powerful and so valuable, they’ll never give up their quest to get their hands on it. He’ll come back for it in a year: but on no account during that time is Jeff to open the box. Jeff quickly hides it away, which is just as well, since some sinister ‘federal’ agents soon turn up on his doorstep, making threats and looking for Ed.With his beloved wife missing, having the key to everything in his possession proves to be just too much of a temptation for Jeff, and not long afterwards he opens the box and activates the key.It seems, to begin with, that nothing has changed; but then he starts to notice subtle differences around the house, and outside, the weather has changed and they appear to have different neighbours. Down in the town, everything is a little more shabby. In the park, Amity kicks over some pebbles, before realising they are bloodied teeth. There’s the smell of burning books on the air. And up on the ridgeline overlooking the town, thirteen large crows are perched like the living totems of a clan of malicious wizards…The screen of the key reads ELSEWHERE 1.13.It offers three options: HOME, SELECT or RETURN.Somewhere out there in the multiverse, Michelle – adored wife and mother – is still alive. But dare Jeff and Amity – and Snowball – use the key to track her down, with the demonic posse after them and unknown terrors in the other versions of their world?

DKK 120.00
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Sherlock Holmes - Gregg Rosenquist - Bog - MX Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Sherlock Holmes - Gregg Rosenquist - Bog - MX Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Sherlock Holmes is at it again... In "The Adventure of the Jeweled Falcon", Holmes tracks down an ancient priceless statue, but others are looking for it, too. In, "The case of the Violin Savant", using clues found in the sophisticated musical compositions of a celebrated but mute nine year-old violin savant, Holmes and Watson attempt to discover where and why the boy and his parents vanished. In, "The Bizarre Challenge of Strange Mr. K", a mysterious man visits 221B Baker Street late one night, confesses to committing a crime then challenges Holmes to solve the case so that he can turn himself in to Scotland Yard, but all Holmes has to go on is the strange man himself and a little luck. In, "The Adventure of a Thousand Stings", the horribly violent death of an eccentric apiarist pits Sherlock Holmes'' extraordinary deduction skills against an insect that has practiced and refined its deadly, swarming version of warfare over millions of years. In, "The Adventure of the American Sleuth", a young New York City detective, a talented student of Sherlock Holmes'' detecting methods, follows a killer to London and enlists his legendary mentor''s aid in trying to capture the elusive criminal. In, "The Adventure of Stonehenge in London", Holmes and Watson stumble upon a strange structure on the roof of a mansion in London, and somehow it relates to the missing 8 th Earl of Rendlesham. In, "The Criminal Face of Sherlock Holmes ", a criminal that resembles Sherlock Holmes commits crimes all over London. Can the real Holmes solve the riddle as to why and how and restore law and order to the great city? In, "The Adventure of the Last Case", over twenty years on the job, the great Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson finally call it quits but have to solve one more case before riding off into the sunset. In, "The Adventure of the Portable Exo-Lung", a wave of kidnappings, burglaries, blackmail and arson strains the resources of Scotland Yard. As the great Sherlock Holmes follows the clues left behind, he discovers these crimes are part of a deeper, more devious plan to trap and eliminate him - permanently. In , "Mystery of the Last Martian", in a tribute to HG Wells, as the Martian invasion of England collapses, Holmes and Watson are forced into one final battle, a battle of pure intellect, against the superior intelligence of a solitary Martian who has trapped them in the confines of 221b Baker Street. GC Rosenquist was born in Chicago and now resides in McHenry, IL. He has studied writing and poetry at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL and has thirteen books previously published. For more information, go to gcrosenquist.com.

DKK 140.00
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