'A book so astonishing that I immediately reread it, fearful it might disappear' Patti Smith The war is over but Alexander Jessiersky, a wealthy Austrian aristocrat and industrialist, is haunted by guilt over the neighbour he inadvertently sent to a concentration camp, Count Luna. What's more, he is convinced that Luna survived - and is out to get his revenge. So begins a wild, weird cat-and-mouse chase that takes him and his shadowy nemesis through windswept valleys, eerie houses and, eventually, Rome's catacombs, as an increasingly paranoid Jessiersky asks himself: will Luna stop at nothing to exact his bloody vengeance? Crazed, raging and darkly comic, Count Luna is a reckoning with postwar guilt, and an irresistible tale of the uncanny. 'Like Kafka ... Lernet-Holenia weaves his most intimate hopes and dreams ... with exquisitely imagined detail' Chicago Tribune

„Himmel über Berlin“ und „Buena Vista Social Club“, „Paris, Texas“ und „Der Stand der Dinge“: Wim Wenders gilt als einer der Vorreiter des Neuen Deutschen Films und als einer der wichtigsten und einflussreichsten Vertreter des Kinos der Gegenwart. Der renommierte Dokumentarfilmer Eric Friedler („It Must Schwing! The Blue Note Story“) und sein Co-Regisseur Andreas „Campino“ Frege erhielten für WIM WENDERS, DESPERADO exklusiv die Möglichkeit, Wenders zu porträtieren. Von Düsseldorf nach Paris und bis in die texanische Wüste spürt der Film ikonischen Drehorten und entscheidenden Momenten in Wenders' Schaffen als Regisseur, Produzent, Fotograf und Autor nach. Neugierig und mit dem entdeckenden Blick des Dokumentaristen nähert sich Eric Friedler diesem großen Regisseur und seinen einzigartigen Filmen – und nimmt so auch jene mit auf die Reise, die keine ausgewiesenen Kenner der Arthouse-Filmszene sind. Entstanden ist ein überraschender, ein spannender Film, nicht nur über die Liebe zum Kino, sondern auch über einen Künstler, der mit jedem neuen Film das Wagnis des Scheiterns eingeht: Künstlerisch, menschlich und häufig auch finanziell. Mit noch nie gezeigtem Archivmaterial und außergewöhnlichen Begegnungen mit Wegbegleitern und Zeitzeugen wie Francis Ford Coppola, Willem Dafoe, Andie MacDowell, Hanns Zischler, Patti Smith und Werner Herzog erlaubt dieser Film einmalige Einblicke in das Leben und Werk von Wim Wenders.

The Worldwide Number One Bestseller Wilbur Smith returns to Ancient Egypt in a captivating new novel that will transport you to extraordinary times. EGYPT IS UNDER ATTACK. The old Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded. The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded. All seems lost. Taita, ex-slave and general of Tamose's armies, leads his men to victory against Egypt's enemies. But upon his victorious return to Luxor, he is seized as a traitor. Tamose is dead and a new Pharaoh has risen. Pharaoh Utteric is young and cruel, and threatened by Taita's influence within the palace - especially his friendship with Utteric's younger and worthier brother, Rameses. Rameses is torn between duty to his family and loyalty to his friends. Yet he knows that there is no choice. Taita must be set free, Utteric must be stopped and Egypt must be reclaimed.

Three enhanced audiobooks performed by the stars of the classic BBC television series. Brother by Nigel Fairs Auron scientist Gustav Nyrron is back aboard the Liberator, on his way home. But Avon does not trust him, and soon a drugged Nyrron wakes to find himself in Avon's clutches on a devastated world. In this desert, their pasts are waiting for them... and a devastating truth that will shake their very beliefs to the core. Poison by Iain McLaughlin Federation Freighter Antares is a ship with many secrets. Why is it making regular runs to a heavily guarded frontier world? Why is the hold out of bounds? And who is watching the crew's every move? Events take a dangerous turn when two new recruits come on board. Will Jance and Voss survive their very first mission together? Escape From Destiny, by Andrew Smith When the Liberator receives a distress signal from a planet it once helped save, Cally and Vila journey to a civilisation on the brink of collapse. There, they encounter Pasco, a scientist Cally first met years ago. The Federation is closing on Destiny - but should Vila and Cally stand in the way this time?

It begins with just a few people falling ill. Another flu virus that spreads around the globe. And then the reports begin that people are dying... When most of the world's population is wiped out, a handful of survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Cities become graveyards. Technology becomes largely obsolete. Mankind must start again... 1. Revelation by Matt Fitton When people begin to die of a new strain of a flu virus, newspaper journalists Helen Wiseman and Daniel Connor investigate. They uncover a terrifying story - but will anyone ever get to read it? 2. Exodus by Jonathan Morris Billions of people have died across the globe. Cities are rife with secondary diseases, and the survivors attempt to make their way out of London. 3. Judges by Andrew Smith After a storm wipes out much of their community's supplies, Greg and Jenny go in search of new provisions - much to Abby's diaapproval. 4. Esther by John Dorney Greg, Jenny and their new friends are trapped. Will they ever make it out alive? NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.

The Twelfth Day of July is first of Joan Lingard's influential Kevin and Sadie books, set in Belfast during the Troubles. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Sadie is Protestant, Kevin is Catholic - and on the tense streets of Belfast their lives collide. It starts with a dare - kids fooling around - but soon becomes something dangerous. Getting to know Sadie Jackson will change Kevin's life forever. But will the world around them change too? The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man's Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O'Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.

Real English-speaking people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken English in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, when a mysterious painting appears on the wall of the Tate Museum, Detective Laura Smith is called in to investigate. Soon, she discovers that the painting is full of clues about five different crimes that will be committed somewhere in London by the end of the day. As the race around the city to stop this crime wave starts, more questions arise: Who is behind this network of organized crime? And who is trying to warn Detective Smith? As the story unfolds, you'll learn typical expressions in typical English and neutral dialogue that are used in English-speaking communities all over the world. And get full confidence in the words, phrases and expressions you need to blend in with the locals wherever you go! Here's what you'll get: 101 English conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in English at a level you can easily understand and reproduce; Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make English-speaking friends more easily; Situational English dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature; Conversations that are accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers; Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line. Unlock the simple genius that makes learning Italian a breeze in "101 Conversations in Intermediate English." You'll improve your spoken English, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

Seeking answers we are not yet ready for… Lieutenant Commander Joshua Manson's career has taken him to many places, just not the one he has always dreamed of going - into space. His sometimes controversial methods during missions have given him a reputation as a rule-bender, so when Josh receives a summons to Washington D.C. after a challenging mission, he worries that soon he won't have a career at all. Once there, though, Josh is offered the chance of a lifetime, command of a mission investigate an unknown object in space. The more he learns, the more determined he is to do this, even if it means a one-way ticket. Cassa de Rola's family has lived for centuries in the quiet valley where they farm. She fervently hopes their valley will stay quiet, but the growing unrest between intergalactic forces makes it unlikely that her family will remain untouched for much longer. When an unusual object falls from the sky and Cassa finds a strange male in the container, she knows that taking him in will endanger the lives of everyone close to her, but she can't leave him defenseless. Both sides of the coming war are determined to discover the origins of the escape pod that crashed on the de Rola farm and find whoever was inside. The dominoes fall, and when the fight between the Legion and the Gallant Order escalates, a new rebel leader emerges from the stars that will change the galaxy, and Cassa's life, forever. Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of action and adventure. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid landscapes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite!

In the hilarious new novel in the best-selling Detective Varg series, Ulf Varg will need to resolve both a sensitive crime and his own delicate dilemma in the hopes of preserving the peace. The Department of Sensitive Crimes is downsizing in light of a recent downturn of sensitive crime, and staff members are wondering who among them will be transferred elsewhere. As the bickering between colleagues intensifies, Ulf tries his best to stay above the fray. But when Anna, a longtime friend and coworker, appears to blame him for an old case that went sideways, it seems she may be putting her own job prospects above their friendship. In the midst of all this, Ulf embarks on an important inquiry: a man's cabin has mysteriously disappeared and Ulf is tasked with finding out what happened. How exactly does one steal a house? And, more to the point, how does one track down a stolen house? Meanwhile, a promising veterinary treatment for deafness in dogs has been announced, and Ulf's dog, Martin, might be the perfect patient. This latest novel is another masterful, farcical installment in the series that defines the genre that Alexander McCall Smith is singlehandedly championing: Scandi blanc.

**AS SEEN ON SATURDAY KITCHEN* ' DELECTABLE ' Nigella Lawson ' A GEM ' Rukmini Iyer ' LOVELY RECIPES ' Georgina Hayden ' STUNNING AND INVENTIVE ' Ixta Belfrage 'A CRACKING BOOK ' Olly Smith ' DELIGHTFUL ' Marc Diacono ' EXTREMELY ACCOMPLISHED ' Jay Rayner (on MasterChef) 80 flavourful, vibrant recipes to brighten up your table this Spring. Fearlessly bringing together the best flavours and culinary strategies from around the world, Alexina Anatole will help you use bitter flavours in your cooking to improve the taste of everything you make, whether it's a savoury weeknight dinner or a sweet and decadent dessert - one flavour-balancing technique at a time. These 80 recipes take classic favourites to a new level and include moreish solutions for every meal, and include: Salmon Tacos with Grapefruit Avocado Roast Chicken with Beer Butter Onions Matcha Basque Cheesecake Aubergine with Whipped Feta Ancho Coffee Beef Short Ribs Negroni Pavlova Using ten star ingredients with recipes that demonstrate how to cook with each type of bitterness - from grapefruit and bitter oranges , bitter greens , tahini , beer , walnuts , cranberries , tea , coffee , cocoa, and liquorice - each dish will expand your repertoire and open the door to new worlds of deliciousness.

Bloomsbury presents Girls that Never Die written and read by Safia Elhillo. Incredibly moving ... Every single poem is stellar' Roxane Gay, author of Difficult Women and Hunger ____________________________________________ In Girls That Never Die, award-winning poet Safia Elhillo reinvents the epic to explore Muslim girlhood and shame, the dangers of being a woman, and the myriad violences enacted and imagined against women's bodies. Drawing from her own life and family histories, as well as cultural myths and news stories about honor killings and genital mutilation, she interlaces the everyday traumas of growing up a girl under patriarchy with magical realist imaginings of rebellion, autonomy, and power. Elhillo writes a new world: women escape their stonings by birds that carry the rocks away; slain girls grow into two, like the hydra of lore, sprouting too numerous to ever be eradicated; circles of women are deemed holy, protected. Ultimately, Girls That Never Die is about wrestling ourselves from the threats of violence that constrain our lives, and instead looking to freedom and questioning: [what if i will not die] [what will govern me then] ____________________________________________ 'Elhillo's is a voice that walks into the future' Ilya Kaminsky 'Brilliant. And fierce' Aracelis Girmay 'An astonishment' Tracy K. Smith

Praise for The Wander Society “Thanks to Smith's compilation of notes, observations, and musings, readers will have no difficulty incorporating these ideas into a daily routine [and] will have a fun time away from the hubbub of modern life. . . . The amusing and informative philosophy of a hidden culture that proposes that wandering is the key to a soulful life.” — Kirkus Reviews “Curious and bewitching, this book serves as an antidote to modern consumer culture.” — BookPage “If you are looking for a respite from a hectic, busy life and wish you had more time to think and explore the world around you, The Wander Society might just be able to help. . . . The philosophy is sound and inspiring, and the writing draws you in. You will find several helpful hints that will help you slow down the world around you just a little.” — Real Style Magazine “ The Wander Society truly is for everyone, and I have the feeling everyone can do with it what they want and as they please. . . . Any book that encourages a reader not only to interact with the physical item ‘book’ but also with their surroundings in a playful and creative way while walking is a good book; of which too few are being published at the moment. It is good to know that the Wander Society is out there.” — Elsewhere Journal “While Smith gathers what she has discovered of the invisible Wander Society, the unanswerable questions of who and why begin to lose their importance. Planted, instead, is the seed of an inspiring and creative way of life: one tied not to technology and societal norms, but rather married to the more romantic notions of morality, curiosity, and discovery.” — Literary Inklings “As someone who has been becoming more and more disenchanted with technology and how social media seems to rule everything around us, this book couldn't have come at a more perfect time. . . . The Wander Society really, really struck a chord with me and was exactly the encouragement I needed to get out and do more of what I really love.” — The Dainty Squid “Amazingly creative. . . . If you’re a traveler like I am, this is a great gift to yourself (or another fellow traveler). Let it inspire you to let go of agendas on your next trip and just see where a path (beaten or unbeaten) will take you.” —Nancy D. Brown, What a Trip “ The Wander Society is inspiring and an act needed in our society today. It talks of slowing down, taking time, imagining, and living simply.” — Luxury Reading “Part philosophical memoir, part investigative journalism, The Wander Society is a book unlike any I’ve ever read. It packs a hearty punch and truly left me inspired to go out and do some wandering of my own!” — The Pretty Good Gatsby “The book is designed with an eye to portability. You can take it on your wanderings. . . . If you are inclined to or curious about wandering, I recommend The Wander Society.” —The Local Ecologist “Different people will respond to different elements of The Wander Society. There are lists, there are diagrams, there are poems, there are assignments. They all encourage you towards a common goal: to let go, start wandering in your daily life, and see what happens.” — Reading Rambo “There is something mysterious and deeply powerful about the ideas in this book: it deals with the exploration of not just the environment and your community, but inner exploration: an exploration of your own imagination and unconscious. . . . a fascinating and exciting book.” — Cats and Chocolate “ The Wander Society has both reaffirmed and changed the way I look at life. . . . Solvitur ambulando!” — Pretty Thoughtful “Full of great ideas and motivations to get outside and clear your head and discover.” — Folded Pages Distillery Praise for Keri Smith “Keri Smith may well be the self-help guru this DIY generation deserves.” — The Believer “A conceptual artist and author luring kids into questioning the world and appreciating every smell, texture and mystery in it.” — TIME Magazine

The Birling family are spending a happy evening celebrating the engagement of Sheila Birling to Gerald Croft - a marriage that will result in the merging of two successful local businesses. Yet just when everything seems to be going so well, they receive a surprise visit from an Inspector Goole who is investigating the suicide of a young girl. As the Inspector reveals more about the circumstances that led to the death of Eva Smith, each member of the family comes under the spotlight, and questions of guilt and responsibility are raised... Toby Jones, David Calder, Frances Barber and Morven Christie are amongst the cast in this BBC Radio 4 production from 2010. The Classic Radio Theatre range presents notable radio productions of much-loved plays by some of the most renowned playwrights, and starring some of our finest actors. 2 CDs. 1 hr 30 mins.

Bloomsbury presents Teacher's Dead by Benjamin Zephaniah, read by Ben Bailey Smith. The playful, obstinate and courageously humorous tone of Zephaniah's writing shines through ... hilarious and later heartbreaking' Guardian A teacher is dead, murdered by two of his students in front of the whole school. Right in front of Jackson Jones. But Mr Joseph was a good man – people liked him, respected him. How could those boys stab him and jog away like nothing had happened? Unable to process what he has seen, Jackson begins his own investigation: everyone knows who did it, but as Jackson uncovers more about the boys, he becomes convinced that people need to understand why. Brilliantly written and with a real ear for dialogue, fans of Angie Thomas and Malorie Blackman will love Benjamin Zephaniah's novels for young adult readers: Refugee Boy Face Gangsta Rap Teacher's Dead

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2015 im Fachbereich VWL - Arbeitsmarktökonomik, Note: 1,3, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (Ökonomische Politikanalyse), Veranstaltung: Integrationsmodul "Wirtschaft und Recht", Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Schon Adam Smith vermutete im 18. Jahrhundert: Es besteht ein positiver Zusammenhang zwischen der Höhe des Lohnes und der Qualität der Arbeit. Um diesen Zusammenhang genauer untersuchen und verstehen zu können, wurden zahlreiche Modelle entwickelt. Eine der prominenteren Gruppen von Ansätzen sind die der Effizienzlohntheorie, welche mittlerweile nicht nur die Entlohnungspolitik einzelner Unternehmen, sondern auch gesamtwirtschaftliche Phänomene wie Lohnrigiditäten und unfreiwillige Arbeitslosigkeit erklären will. Zu Beginn werde ich den Grundgedanken der Effizienzlohntheorie erläutern sowie die Auswirkungen am shirking-Ansatz darstellen. Daran schließt sich eine mathematische Analyse der Theorie an, zuerst aus Sicht des Einzelunternehmers, dann gesamtwirtschaftlich. Darauf folgt die Darstellung verschiedener neoklassischer als auch soziologischer Erklärungsansätze für die Zahlung von Effizienzlöhnen. Hierbei soll deutlich werden, wie zwei methodologisch unterschiedliche Disziplinen zu ähnlichen Schlüssen gelangen. Im Anschluss daran werde ich das historische Beispiel von Henry Ford für eine praktische Anwendung des Effizienzlohnes darstellen. Die folgende kritische Betrachtung der Theorie wird mit sozialen Aspekten beginnen und schließlich einige Alternativen zur Zahlung von Effizienzlöhnen aufzeigen. Abschließend werden die Argumente für und gegen das Effizienzlohnmodell gegeneinander abgewogen und die dargestellten Theorien in einem Fazit bewertet.

Die Studie will zur Würdigung des Frühklassikers Heinrich von Storch (1766-1835) beitragen. Sie gibt einen biographischen Überblick, befaßt sich mit dem Hauptwerk dieses Ökonomen und seiner zentralen theoretischen Konzeption der "inneren Güter". Bernholz konnte nachweisen, daß Storch bereits das Phänomen des Wechselkursüberschießens erklärte, und Schumann zeigte, daß dieser Nationalökonom schon vor Ricardo komparative Kostenunterschiede als Außenhandel auslösende Faktoren erkannte. Die vorliegende Arbeit weist darüber hinaus nach, daß Storch bereits 1815 die Bodenrente als Differenzialeinkommen interpretierte. Unter der Güterkategorie "innere Güter" erfaßt Storch alle Güter, die sich nicht in einem materiellen Produkt wiederfinden lassen und die durch "Dienste" erstellt werden, wie z.B. Sicherheit, Gesundheit und Wissen. Mit seiner Theorie antwortet Storch auf die Unterscheidung zwischen produktiver und unproduktiver Arbeit bei Adam Smith. Die Analyse zeigt, daß Storchs Ausführungen eine Vorwegnahme Hayekscher Gedanken zur Wissensteilung liefern und dieser Frühklassiker bereits die Bedeutung von Humankapitalinvestitionen erkannte. Daneben wird nachgewiesen, daß Storch bereits Fragen diskutierte, die heute in der Neuen Institutionenökonomik und der Neuen Konsumtheorie analysiert werden. Ferner zeigt die Studie, wie "innere Güter" im Modell des Wirtschaftskreislaufes integriert werden können und welchen Beitrag diese Gütergruppe zum Volkswirtschaftlichen Überschuß, bzw. Wertschöpfung leistet.

Der Traum eines neuen Lebens ... EIN SOMMER IN AFRIKA: Als Erbin des Landguts Fontainbleu ist Anna van Achternburgh einer der besten Partien der südafrikanischen Kap-Provinz. Ein umso größerer Skandal ist es, als sie sich in den mittellosen Simon Smith verliebt. Gegen alle Widerstände gelingt es den beiden, Simons kleine Farm in ein Paradies zu verwandeln. Doch als das Schicksal zuschlägt, muss Anna sich fragen, ob der Mann, den sie liebt, wirklich der Richtige für sie ist. DIE STERNE ÜBER NAMIBIA: An der Atlantikküste Afrikas und in den Weiten der Kalahari kämpften sie für ihr Glück ... Designerin Marika, deren Herz seit einem schweren Verrat gebrochen ist; ihre Tochter Sylvia, eine aufstrebende Schauspielerin ohne Vater, und Bertha, Marikas Adoptivmutter, die alles für ihre Lieben tun würde. Nach Jahren des Schweigens müssen sich die drei Frauen einer Vergangenheit stellen, die unendlichen Schmerz bereithält - aber auch die Chance auf ein neues Glück. DIE LÖWIN VON JOHANNESBURG: Gerade noch dachte Liza, sie wäre wie alle anderen weißen Mädchen in der Schule am Fuße der Lebombo-Berge - doch weil sich immer mehr Eltern über das »Mischlingskind« beschwert haben, wurde sie vom Staat »reklassifiziert«. Voller Angst läuft Liza davon. Auf den Straßen von Johannesburg wächst sie mit einer Gruppe anderer Kinder auf, die niemand will - und vergisst doch nie ihren Traum vom Glück ... Ein bewegender Afrika-Sammelband, der alle Fans von Nora Roberts und Christina Rey begeistern wird.

Im Zentrum der Geschichte stehen Captain Terence Wolf von der US-Militärpolizei und seine Partnerin Mariana Diaz, eine mexikanische Polizistin. Als die beiden nach Japan zurückkehren, um ihre Freunde zu retten, wird ihnen schnell klar, dass ein mächtiges Syndikat die mystische Kraft von Amaterasu nutzen will, um die Welt nach ihren eigenen Vorstellungen zu formen. In einem dramatischen Wendepunkt werden Major George Coleman, ein brillanter Pilot der US-Army, und Samantha Glenn, eine Harvard-Professorin, entführt. Die Jagd entfaltet sich in ein spannendes Katz-und-Maus-Spiel, das die Protagonisten zu den berühmtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Welt führt. Von der Chinesischen Mauer über die Lichter von Paris bis hin zu den historischen Stätten in Berlin, London und Rom müssen Terence und Mariana die einzelnen Perlen der Halskette Amaterasus finden, die an verschiedenen Orten versteckt sind. Der Schlüssel zu ihrem Erfolg ist das alte japanische Schriftzeichen Amaterasu. Diese Perlen müssen in einer bestimmten Reihenfolge gefunden werden, sonst wird sich ihre Macht nicht entfalten können. Während ihrer Reise schließen sie sich unfreiwillig mit der jungen Doktorandin Lisa Smith von der Universität Tokio zusammen. Doch bleibt die Frage: Ist Lisa wirklich loyal oder verfolgt sie ihre eigenen Ziele? Gemeinsam müssen sie die mystische Kraft von Amaterasu vor den Fängen des Syndikats schützen und ihre Freunde retten, bevor es zu spät ist.

'I once decided to become friends with someone on the sole basis that she named O Caledonia as her favourite book' Maggie O'Farrell 'A sparky, funny work of genius and one of the best least-known novels of the 20th Century' Ali Smith 'Funny, surprising, exquisitely written and brilliant on the smelly, absurd, harsh business of growing up. The Brontë sisters and Poe via Dodie Smith and Edward Gorey' David Nicholls 'An absolute sumptuous treat of a book' Elizabeth Macneal 'A wonderful oddity - brief, vivid, eccentric, written with ferocious zest and black humour' Penelope Lively 'The words sing in their sentences' The Times 'The reader feels unalloyed joy on every page' Independent Vera was painting the pony's hooves gold in the dining room; Janet said this was bad for him; poison would seep into his bloodstream. At the bottom of a great stone staircase, dressed in her mother's black lace evening dress, twisted in murderous death, lies Janet. So end the sixteen years of Janet's short life. A life spent in a draughty Scottish castle, where roses will not grow, and a jackdaw decides to live in the doll's house. A life peopled by prettier, smoother-haired siblings, a Nanny with a face like the North Sea and the peculiar, whisky-swigging Cousin Lila. A life where Janet is perpetually misunderstood - and must turn from people, to animals, to books, to her own wild and wonderful imagination. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MAGGIE O'FARRELL

Entscheide dich dafür, dein Leben zu genießen Die Feel-Good-Methode für ein unbeschwertes, glückliches Leben Du versinkst in Arbeit, trotzdem ist Prokrastination dein ständiger Begleiter? Du fühlst dich ausgelaugt und ohne Fokus? Du möchtest dein Stresslevel senken, mehr Zeit für Freunde und Familie haben und trotzdem erfolgreich sein? Dann wird Ali Abdaals Feel-Good-Methode dein Leben verändern. Der Experte für Produktivität zeigt eindrucksvoll und wissenschaftlich fundiert, dass der Erfolg sich vor allem dann einstellt, wenn wir uns gut fühlen und das Beste daran ist: Plötzlich haben wir mehr Zeit und Energie für die Dinge, die uns wirklich erfüllen, anstatt gehetzt ins Burnout zu rennen. Feel-Good-Produktivität ist eine einfache Methode, doch sie verändert alles. Sie zeigt: Wenn uns das Wasser bis zum Hals steht, müssen wir uns nicht darauf beschränken, uns mühsam an der Oberfläche zu halten. Wir können schwimmen lernen. 54 praktische Strategien für ein erfülltes, glückliches Leben Ali Abdaal enthüllt das Geheimnis der Produktivität „Ali ist ein Meister der Produktivität, ohne dabei sein Lebensglück zu opfern. Dies ist das Buch, auf das wir alle gewartet haben.“ Dr. Julia Smith, Bestseller-Autorin von “Aufstehen oder Liegenbleiben” „Alis Auffassung von Produktivität ist außergewöhnlich und lebensverändernd. Eine Pflichtlektüre, wenn man die Kraft der Produktivität vollkommen neu erleben möchte.“ Professor Will Macaskill, University of Oxford