Trpěli jste na dietě hlady, ničili se do úmoru v tělocvičně nebo se stravovali zdánlivě zdravě, ale přesto se vám nedařilo trvale zhubnout a cítili jste se neustále vyčerpaně? Přední odborník na stravování J. Colella v této knize ukazuje, jak se zbavit nadbytečných kil a úbytek si udržet, aniž byste měli hlad.
When a newborn baby dies after a routine hospital procedure, there is no doubt about who will be held responsible: the nurse who had been banned from looking after him by his father. What the nurse, her lawyer and the father of the child cannot know is how this death will irrevocably change all of their lives, in ways both expected and not. Small Great Things is about prejudice and power; it is about that which divides and unites us. It is about opening your eyes.
V 16. storočí sa v Florencii pretnú osudy dvoch renesančných velikánov. Leonardo da Vinci, očarujúci päťdesiatnik, prichádza z Milána, kde sa preslávil svojou Poslednou večerou. Mladý Michelangelo, takmer neznámy, sa vracia z Ríma po úspechu so sochou Pieta, ktorá očarila aj pápeža. Obaja sa uchádzajú o prestížnu zákazku na spracovanie mramorového monolitu. Leonardo je presvedčený, že má kameň istý, avšak mesto uprednostní temperamentného Michelangela. Leonardo ťažko nesie porážku a začína verejne spochybňovať Michelangelove návrhy. Napriek jeho úspechom sa cíti nešťastný, jeho mechanické stroje nefungujú, a je posadnutý túžbou po lietaní, čo ho takmer stojí život. Michelangelo sa zas ocitá v beznádeji pred neforemným mramorom, až kým sa mu kameň neozve a on nezačne zúrivo tesať. Náhoda zasiahne aj Leonardov život, keď na trhu stretne krásnu ženu a súhlasí s maľbou jej portrétu na žiadosť pána Gioconda. Volala sa Lisa. Dielo Dávid a Mona Lisa, dnes obdivované po celom svete, sa zrodilo z rivality týchto dvoch géniov.
Harold Robbins okouzluje miliony čtenářů svými příběhy plnými akce, bezohledných postav, intrik na mezinárodní úrovni i nejpřitažlivějšími lidmi, jací se kdy v literatuře objevili. Nyní nám v Městě hříchu nabízí všechno dohromady. Vítejte v Las Vegas.
Po Londýně se šíří zpráva, že se známý a úspěšný fimový reřžisér Nick Grey tajně stýká s krásnou mladou herečkou Sarah Campbellovou, hvězdou svého nového filmu. Nemají to však rozhodně jednoduché.Jeho manželka Diana mu ze msty brání v rozvodu, přestože jí na něm už dávno nezáleží, Nickův nejlepší přítel nepřestává doufat, že si Sarah vybere jeho, a navíc je bez ustátní pronásledují novináři z bulváních plátkků. Podaří se milenncům překonat nepřízeň osudu i svého okolí?
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Kniha lehkou formou s množstvím odkazů na literaturu i filmografii popisuje možnosti vyrovnávání se s křivdami, formy společensky únosné agresivity i fakt, že touha po odplatě je naprosto přirozená. Vhodné je, že neposkytuje návody a rady, jak naplnit pomstychtivost. Obětem nespravedlnosti může její čtení ulehčit snášet situaci.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a prominent and controversial political figure, gained international attention after the murder of Theo van Gogh by an Islamist who threatened her life. Her journey is marked by her loss of Dutch citizenship and resignation from Parliament. This narrative chronicles her evolution into a champion of free speech and her unwavering commitment to fight injustice. Raised in a strict Muslim household, Hirsi Ali endured civil war, female mutilation, and brutal beatings, all while navigating adolescence as a devout believer amidst the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood. After escaping a forced marriage, she sought asylum in the Netherlands, where she earned a degree in political science and advocated for the rights of Muslim women and reform within Islam. Despite facing constant threats, being demonized by extremists, and disowned by her family, she remains resolute in her mission. Her story is a powerful testament to overcoming adversity, illustrating how a compliant girl transformed into a fearless freedom fighter. As Western societies grapple with the tension between democratic values and religious pressures, her experiences resonate with pressing contemporary issues.
Anna is kerngezond, maar heeft voor haar dertiende al talloze operaties, transfusies en andere medische behandelingen ondergaan om de leukemie van haar oudere zus Kate te bestrijden. Anna is verwekt om haar zus te redden, een rol waar ze nooit vraagtekens bij heeft gezet... tot nu toe. Zoals de meeste tieners begint Anna zich af te vragen wie ze is. Ze heeft er genoeg van om altijd in één adem met haar zus te worden genoemd. Dan neemt Anna een onvoorstelbare beslissing die haar familie verscheurt en fatale gevolgen kan hebben voor de zus van wie ze houdt...
Psychothriller z prostředí amerického maloměsta, kde psychoterapeut čelí obvinění ze sexuálního zneužití pacientky, která spáchala sebevraždu. Na klinického psychologa Alana Gregoryho, léčícího dva roky mladou ženu, traumatizovanou oběť incestu v dětství, podá její otec žalobu pro zanedbání péče a nevhodné chování, které údajně zhoršilo dceřinu depresi a zapříčinilo její smrt. Obviněný se však nemůže účinně bránit, neboť nechce zveřejnit důvěrné informace ze zdravotních záznamů své pacientky a zpronevěřit se zásadám profesní etiky. Stává se objektem zájmu tisku a hrozí mu ztráta licence. Jeho tíživou situaci zkomplikuje smrt dalších dvou pacientek. Jedna zahynula při automobilové nehodě, druhá byla zavražděna ve svém bytě při fingovaném vloupání. Gregoryho začíná znepokojovat podivné chování jednoho pacienta a sám se snaží nalézt důkazy, které by jej mohly usvědčit jako pachatele. Příběh, vyprávěný v ich-formě, jehož autor vychází z vlastní praxe psychologa, není založen na akčních scénách, ale na celkem věrohodném zachycení psychiky postav.
"New York Times" bestselling author Joy Fielding delivers her most glamorous and intriguing novel to date about the disappearance of a gorgeous young actress, and a mother whose life is thrown into turmoil as a result."It's almost five o'clock. Where the hell are you?" Losing Julia has become a constant in Cindy Carver's life. The first time Julia disappeared, she was five years old and vanished at the playground. That inspired motherly paranoia. The second was when, at age fourteen, Julia decided to move in with her father. That broke Cindy's heart. But when twenty-one-year-old Julia disappears without a trace after a promising audition with one of Hollywood's most powerful and influential directors, Cindy begins a frantic search. Secrets are revealed, lives are forever altered, and Cindy is forced to acknowledge the disturbing truth about the young woman she realizes she never really knew. Sexy, suspenseful, and utterly un-put-downable, "Lost" takes readers into the heart of a woman overwhelmed by her determination to find the daughter she's lost, and, if at all possible, to reclaim the respect she once had for herself. Every stranger was a possible fiend; every friend a possible foe. How well do we know anybody? How well do we know ourselves?
Dokter Phillip Madison had alles... geld, macht en een onkreukbare reputatie. Totdat een wraakzuchtige vrouw zijn leven tot een hel maakte... Midden in de nacht wordt Phillip Madison, een sympathieke en rechtschapen chirurg, door de politie van zijn bed gelicht op verdenking van doodslag. Madisons leven verandert op slag in een nachtmerrie. Immers, alles wijst erop dat hij inderdaad de dader is. Gesteund door zijn advocaat en een ex-politieman zet Phillip Madison alles op alles om zijn familie, vrienden en de officier van justitie te overtuigen van zijn onschuld. Maar zal het lukken te bewijzen dat het allemaal het werk is van een wraakzuchtige vrouw , die enkele maanden eerder door Madison is ontslagen ? De stalker is een huiveringwekkende psychologische thriller over een actueel onderwerp. Alan Jacobson, zelf chiropractor en gerenommeerd getuige-deskundige, werpt met zijn boek een onthutsend licht op het Amerikaanse rechtssysteem en trakteert de lezer bovendien op een zeer verrassend misdaadverhaal.
Rumors and Gossip . . . The lifeblood of London When Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancÉe, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure? So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something. Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself . . .
Al meer dan tien jaar is Jenna Metcalf op zoek naar haar moeder Alice, die in Botswana onder mysterieuze omstandigheden is verdwenen. Jenna kan niet geloven dat haar moeder haar in de steek heeft gelaten. Ze bestudeert dagelijks Alices aantekeningen in de hoop een aanwijzing te vinden. Ten slotte besluit Jenna de hulp in te roepen van Serenity, een in opspraak geraakte helderziende, en de cynische privédetective Virgil. Drie eenzame zielen die lastige vragen stellen en totaal niet voorbereid zijn op de verpletterende uitkomst van hun speurtocht.
The discovery of a dead infant in an Amish barn shakes Lancaster County to its core. But the police investigation leads to a more shocking disclosure: circumstantial evidence suggests that eighteen-year-old Katie Fisher, an unmarried Amish woman believed to be the newborn's mother, took the child's life. When Ellie Hathaway, a disillusioned big city attorney, comes to Paradise, Pennsylvania, to defend Katie, two cultures collide and, for the first time in her high profile career, Ellie faces a system of justice very different from her own. Delving deep into the world of those who live 'plain', Ellie must find a way to reach Katie on her terms. As she unravels a tangled murder case, Ellie also looks deep within to confront her own fears and desires when a man from her past comes back into her life.
The evil sibyl Gwilanna, is back and it is up to David Rain to stop her latest plan. Are David and his friends strong enough to face dragons, evil sibyls and polar bears, or will Gwilanna succeed?
A powerful and provocative new novel about ordinary lives intersecting during a moment of heart-stopping crisis.
Autobiografie van de gitarist/medeoprichter van de Rolling Stones.
They slime, they ooze, they kill One female slug can lay 1.5 million eggs a year--a fact which holds terrifying consequences for the people of Merton. As the town basks in the summer heat, a new breed of slug is growing and multiplying. In the waist-high grass, in the dank, dark cellars they are acquiring new tastes, new cravings. For blood. For flesh. Human flesh.
Set in Japanese-occupied Manchuria in the 1930s, The Girl who Played Go is a haunting tragedy, a shocking tale of love and war reflected in the age-old game of go. In the Square of a Thousand Winds, snow falls as a sixteen-year-old Chinese girl beats all-comers at the game of go. One of her opponents is, unknown to her, a young Japanese officer of the occupying power, rigidly militaristic, imbued with the imperial ethic, but far from home and intrigued by this young opponent. Their encounters are like the game itself, restrained, subtle and surprisingly fierce. But as their two stories unfold the Japanese army moves inexorably through their huge land, in the vanguard of a greater war, leaving blood and destruction in its wake.
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Candy, a rising international supermodel, is making waves in Paris, New York, and Tokyo. Her sister Tammy produces a hit TV show and enjoys life in L.A., while Sabrina, the eldest, is an ambitious lawyer in New York, and Annie pursues her art as an American artist in Florence. Each year, the sisters reunite in Connecticut for their family's Fourth of July gathering. However, this year, tragedy strikes, altering their lives forever. The sisters, who have been focused on their individual successes, must come together in a New York brownstone to support each other and their father, especially as one sister grapples with healing from a devastating experience. This unscripted chapter of their lives is filled with laughter, tears, and the unconditional love that only sisters can share. As they navigate their new reality, each woman is compelled to reevaluate her life's direction. With the approach of another July Fourth, a season of grief transforms into one of new beginnings, as the family embraces its blessings and the unexpected gifts that life has to offer. Through humor and heartbreak, the narrative explores the fragility and wonder of life, highlighting the deep bonds that connect the sisters.
Doktorku Evelyn Sutcliffovú prepadne cestou do práce v newyorskej nemocnici neznámy muž, no okrem drobného poranenia na ruke sa jej nič nestane. Otrasená Evelyn chce na nepríjemný incident čo najskôr zabudnúť a rozhodne sa nič neohlásiť. Čoskoro však privezú do nemocnie ďalšiu obeť vraha, ktorého noviny prezývajú bábikár, pretože necháva pri svojich obetiach detskú bábiku. Evelyn si uvedomí, že obe záležitosti by mohli spolu súvisiť. Krutosť vraždy a fakt, že dievča poznala, na Evelyn veľmi zapôsobia. Začína pátrať na vlasnú päsť. S priateľkou Lisou sa idú pozrieť na miesto činu aa na druhý deň nájdu Lisu mŕtvu v jej byte, brutálne ubodanú a s bábikou v ruke.
Julia, a successful TV producer, thinks she wants a baby to fill the huge gap that has suddenly appeared in her life. Maeve, who also works in TV, is adamant that she doesn't want a baby or a relationship, but when she finds herself pregnant after a one-night stand, she finds that her preconceptions turn out to be misconceptions. And finally there's Sam; voluptuously, glowingly pregnant at the beginning of the book, but near the end screaming at her beloved partner Chris about being home with the baby all day. 2002.
U vlády je prezident Kennedy, národ miluje Show Eda Sullivana a o letech na Měsíc se teprve nesměle šeptá. A přece Amerika zažívá šok. V New Yorku totiž vyšla kniha Barbary Novakové s provokativním názvem Kašlu na lásku. Jak může nějaká žena kašlat na lásku? A přitom si dopřávat sex? Netoužit po tom být oddanou manželkou a matkou? Prahnout jen po kariéře, nezávislosti a seberealizaci? To přece nemůže být jen tak! O tom je skálopevně přesvědčen mimo jiné i miláček žen, miláček mužů, miláček města a nositel nejprestižnější novinářské ceny Catcher Block. A to by bylo, aby všem nedokázal, že Barbara Novaková je žena jako každá jiná. Je to okouzlující příběh. Natolik, že zlákal i Hollywood a dostal se na filmová plátna. Natolik, že si zasloužil, aby o něm byla vydána i tato kniha, v níž se dozvíte, jak to všechno bylo. Příběh knihy, jež inspirovala vznik lásky, která inspirovala film a ten zase inspiroval tuto knihu!...
Who would you be, if you hadn't turned out to be the person you are now? Dawn is a death doula, and spends her life helping people make the final transition peacefully. But when the plane she's on plummets, she finds herself thinking not of the perfect life she has, but the life she was forced to abandon fifteen years ago - when she left behind a career in Egyptology, and a man she loved. Against the odds, she survives, and the airline offers her a ticket to wherever she needs to get to - but the answer to that question suddenly seems uncertain. As the path of her life forks in two very different directions, Dawn must confront questions she's never truly asked: What does a well-lived life look like? What do we leave behind when we go? And do we make our choices, or do our choices make us? Two possible futures. One impossible choice.
Vlak bij het huis van Kay Scarpetta wordt een leraar doodgeschoten. Scarpetta gaat meteen naar de plaats delict. Het blijkt om een precisieschot van veraf te gaan. Niemand heeft iets gezien of gehoord... Aldus begint de jacht op een seriemoordenaar. Het enige wat hij achterlaat zijn stukjes koper; zijn slachtoffers lijken niets met elkaar gemeen te hebben. Later krijgt Kay Scarpetta schokkende aanwijzingen dat haar nichtje Lucy, een computergenie, iets met de moorden te maken heeft. Scherp is de 22e thriller met Kay Scarpetta.
Wanneer een 15-jarig meisje door een medeleerling verkracht wordt, raakt haar familie geheel ontwricht en komen de onderlinge relaties onder druk te staan.
A young woman is making a living faking it as a cut-price psychic (with some illegal soft-core sex work on the side). She makes a decent wage mostly by telling people what they want to hear. But then she meets Susan Burke. Susan moved to the city one year ago with her husband and 15-year-old stepson Miles. They live in a Victorian house called Carterhook Manor. Susan has become convinced that some malevolent spirit is inhabiting their home. The young woman doesn't believe in exorcism or the supernatural. However when she enters the house for the first time, she begins to feel it too, as if the very house is watching her, waiting, biding its time . . . The Grownup, which originally appeared as 'What Do You Do?' in George R. R. Martin's Rogues anthology, proves once again that Gillian Flynn is one of the world's most original and skilled voices in fiction.
A biography of the Egyptian queen who gained and maintained power over her kingdom through her alliance with Julius Caesar and later Marc Antony.
Struggling with her weight and self-esteem, Jemima Jones faces challenges from her superficial roommates and a demanding job at the Kilburn Herald. Her solace in food intensifies as she crushes on her charming colleague, Ben. However, an online connection with the attractive Brad offers her a chance to transform into the glamorous JJ. As their virtual romance progresses, Jemima must confront her food addiction and strive to become the idealized version of herself before their meeting, highlighting themes of self-discovery and personal growth.
This book serves as a wakeup call for fashion enthusiasts and a helpful resource for young women building their wardrobes. It is not a traditional fashion guide but offers specific insights for those who admire French style. Former Chanel model Ines de la Fressange, embodying Parisian chic, presents her latest work, following her successful debut. In this book, she takes on the role of stylist, offering guidance on achieving her signature style without the hassle of shopping. De la Fressange outlines essential wardrobe staples, such as a versatile little black dress, timeless riding boots, and the perfect pair of jeans, all combined with flair for various occasions. She also highlights key accessories, including jeweled flats, a striking handbag in an unexpected jewel tone, and a statement piece of jewelry to elevate any outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're in a bustling city or a quiet town, this guide is essential for women who want to look stylish around the clock. Whenever you find yourself asking, "What should I wear today?" this book serves as the perfect reference to embrace chic French fashion.
At 27, Libby thinks there's a lot to be said for a rich husband. So when Nick comes along - lovely, funny, and with no money whatsoever - she decides he's only good for a fling. Wealthy banker Ed, on the other hand, could possibly be the answer. But does Libby really know what she needs?
Layne je mladá ctižádostivá scénáristka, které se právě splnil životní sen. Velká filmová společnost se rpzhodla natočit film podle jejího scénáře a hlavní roli v něm má hrát Fergus Hanne, úspěšný herec, kterého Layne už léta obdivuje. Bude mu nablízku po celou dobu natáčení, bude s ním spolupracovat a sledovat jeho herecké umění... Ve skutečnosti je však jejich pracovní vztah pravým peklem. Na ničem se nedohodnou, neustále vedou spory, nedorozumění střídá nepochopení a snad ani sami netuší, že se pod jejich očividným nepřátelstvím skrývají hluboké city.
Alice has everything. So why isn't she happy? After all, she has a handsome husband, a gorgeous home and membership of London's most exclusive clubs. Okay, Joe can't keep his hands to himself - but she got what she wanted, didn't she? When Joe's indiscretions force a transfer to New York, Alice hopes it'll be a fresh start.
Ever wondered what would happen if you got the chance to live the life you couldn't have? Amber Winslow has got the kids, the hubby, the suburban home in Connecticut, USA - and the feeling that somehow life is passing her by. Vicky Townsley is features editor at Poise! magazine in London, she's single, solvent and seriously successful - but she'd ditch it all for marriage, a country home and kids. So when one day Poise! offers one lucky married reader the chance to life swap for a month with a glamorous, single journalist, Amber puts pen to paper ... But neither Amber nor Vicky gets quite what they were expecting. And soon they find themselves asking: why does the grass look so much greener from the other side?
Ze is de vrouwelijke variant van James Bond: Olivia Joules, een journaliste met lef en fantasie, die zich ontpopt als een briljante meesterspion. Tijdens de presentatie van een nieuwe gezichtscréme waarover ze een artikel schrijft, ontmoet Olivia de maker van deze créme, de machtige Pierre Ferramo. Hij is een man met mysterieuze ogen, een goede smaak, exotische buitenhuizen en een dubieus Frans accent. Ferramo probeert Olivia te verleiden, maar ze wordt achterdochtig. Zou Ferramo een terrorist zijn, uit op de vernietiging van de westerse wereld, die zich verhult achter een gordijn van glitter en glamour? Of is deze gedachte het gevolg van haar rijke verbeeldingskracht? De al te grote fantasie van Olivia Joules is het hilarische, meeslepende verhaal van Olivia's gevecht tegen het terrorisme. Gewapend met een hoedenspeld, haar vlijmscherpe geest en een speciale BH met afluisterapparatuur volgt zij haar intuitie, van de hitte in Miami tot de palmbomen van Los Angeles, van de glinsterende wateren van de Caribische Zee tot de woestijnen in het Midden-Oosten.
Everything you thought you knew about Maestra...You don't. Judith Rashleigh returns in the stunning thriller from the author of the worldwide bestseller, Maestra.
Judith Rashleigh werkt overdag als assistent in een gerenommeerd Londens veilinghuis en om rond te kunnen komen is ze 's nachts hostess in een chique club in de West End-buurt. Als ze een vervalsing ontdekt, wordt ze bij het veilinghuis ontslagen en vlucht ze met een welwillende en rijke klant van de nachtclub naar de Franse Rivièra. Als ze daar, zich lavend tussen de rich and famous, op de fraudezaak stuit die haar uit Londen heeft doen vluchten, zint ze op zoete wraak...
