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A life of the prophet Muhammad by bestselling religious writer Karen Armstrong.

A brilliant account of the life of one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century. Popper also explains some of the central ideas in his work, making this ideal reading for anyone coming to his life and work for the first time.

This fascinating biography provides a detailed portrait of the high-energy, charismatic international superstar and frontman of the ever-popular band, Bon Jovi. The book charts Jon's relationship with the other band members who have their fair share of rock and roll stories - sex, booze, burnouts, health and women problems. Although rock music is Jon Bon Jovi's first love, he has more recently developed an interest in acting - starring in various hit TV shows such as Ally McBeal and Sex and the City and attracting critical acclaim for his role in World War II hit film, U-571. He has also scored film music, with his score for Young Guns earning him an Oscar nomination. Bestselling writer Laura Jackson explores the personality, character, drive and the determination that have taken him from playing New Jersey clubs through all the groupie excess and glamorous indulgence to where the band is today. Two new chapters in this updated edition detail his recent work for charity, his involvement in politics and football and also give an update on the band's new albums and tours.

The incredible true story of the FBI's most successful undercover agent now reissued as a Great Read

In this book, the author of "Seven Gothic Tales gives a true account of her life on her plantation in Kenya. She tells with classic simplicity of the ways of the country and the natives: of the beauty of the Ngong Hills and coffee trees in blossom: of her guests, from the Prince of Wales to Knudsen, the old charcoal burner, who visited her: of primitive festivals: of big game that were her near neighbors--lions, rhinos, elephants, zebras, buffaloes--and of Lulu, the little gazelle who came to live with her, unbelievably ladylike and beautiful. The Random House colophon made its debut in February 1927 on the cover of a little pamphlet called "Announcement Number One." Bennett Cerf and Donald Klopfer, the company's founders, had acquired the Modern Library from publishers Boni and Liveright two years earlier. One day, their friend the illustrator Rockwell Kent stopped by their office. Cerf later recalled, "Rockwell was sitting at my desk facing Donald, and we were talking about doing a few books on the side, when suddenly I got an inspiration and said, 'I've got the name for our publishing house. We just said we were go-ing to publish a few books on the side at random. Let's call it Random House.' Donald liked the idea, and Rockwell Kent said, 'That's a great name. I'll draw your trademark.' So, sitting at my desk, he took a piece of paper and in five minutes drew Random House, which has been our colophon ever since." Throughout the years, the mission of Random House has remained consistent: to publish books of the highest quality, at random. We are proud to continue this tradition today. This edition is set from the first American edition of 1937 and commemorates theseventy-fifth anniversary of Random House.

A monumental oral biography filled with raucous joy, aching loss and terrible poignancy, Elvis Aaron Presley is the first book to capture the King the man and the phenomenon in his full complexity. Through revealing interviews with three of Elviss closest friends, who were also his protectors and rescuers, Nash achieves the first true mapping of Elviss psyche. Billy Smith Elviss first cousin and the person he reputedly loved most after his own mother , Marty Lacker best man at his wedding and foreman of the Memphis Mafia, the handpicked group of gatekeepers and confidants and Lamar Fike touring crew member who accompanied Elvis to the army were with Elvis from his teens to his final days and provide unique access to the greatest of all legends. The revelations sweep through every aspect of Elviss life, from the childhood seeds of his drug dependency, through his fear for his mothers life and his plan to change his identity, to his bizarre self-mutilation. No one who reads this symphonic blending of three proud, ribald, sad and ultimately wistful voices can fail to be profoundly moved.

McCourt's Pulitzer Prize winning look back at his childhood. "e;It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while..."e;"e;When I look back on my childhood, I wonder how I survived at all. It was, of course, a miserable childhood: the happy childhood is hardly worth your while. Worse than the ordinary miserable childhood is the miserable Irish childhood, and worse yet is the miserable Irish Catholic childhood.People everywhere brag or whimper about the woes of their early years, but nothing can compare with the Irish version: the poverty; the shiftless loquacious father; the pious defeated mother moaning by the fire; pompous priests; bullying shcoolmasters; the English and the terrible things they did to us for eight hundred long years. Above all we were wet..."e;So begins Frank McCourt's stunning memoir of his childhood in Ireland and America, a recollection of unvarnished truth and no self pity, of grinding poverty and indomitable spirit that will live in the memory long after the tape has ended.Now a major film directed by Alan Parker and starring Robert Carlyle and Emily Watson.

A biography of the influential jazz pianist, Bill Evans. Peter Pettinger, himself a concert pianist, describes Evans's life, his personal tragedies and commercial successes, his music making, his technique and compositional methods, his approach to ensemble playing, and his legacy.

This dream-laden and spooked (Marina Warner, London Review of Books) story is to many one of the best-loved books of the twentieth century. Munthe spent many years working as a doctor in Southern Italy, labouring unstintingly during typhus, cholera and earthquake disasters. It was during this period that he came across the ruined Tiberian villa of San Michele, perched high above the glittering Bay of Naples on Capri. With the help of Mastro Nicola and his three sons, and with only a charcoal sketch roughly drawn on a garden wall to guide them, Munthe devoted himself to rebuilding the house and chapel. Over five long summers they toiled under a sapphire-blue sky, their mad-cap project leading them to buried skeletons and ancient coins, and to hilarious encounters with a rich cast of vividly-drawn villagers. The Story of San Michele reverberates with the mesmerising hum of a long, hot Italian summer. Peopled with unforgettable characters, it is as brilliantly enjoyable and readable today as it was upon first publication. The book quickly became an international bestseller and has now been translated into more than 30 languages; it is today an established classic, and sales number in the millions.

'Fascinating . . . Shot through with fresh insights . . . No previous biography has attempted anything so comprehensive.' ObserverNelson is a thrilling new appraisal of Horatio Nelson, the greatest practitioner of naval command the world has ever seen. It explores the professional, personal, intellectual and practical origins of one man's genius, to understand how the greatest warrior that Britain has ever produced transformed the art of conflict, and enabled his country to survive the challenge of total war and international isolation. In Nelson, Andrew Lambert - described by David Cannadine as 'the outstanding British naval historian of his generation' - is able to offer new insights into the individual quality which led Byron rightly to celebrate Nelson's genius as 'Britannia's God of War'. He demonstrates how Admiral Nelson elevated the business of naval warfare to the level of the sublime. Nelson's unique gift was to take that which other commanders found complex, and reduce it to simplicity. Where his predecessors and opponents saw a particular battle as an end in itself, Nelson was always a step ahead - even in the midst of terrifying, close-quarters action, with officers and men struck down all around him. 'Excellent . . . Worthy of the stirring events [it celebrates].' Independent

Collects lyrics from the popular rap artist's two albums and includes his commentary on the origin of each song.

Frank McCourt's sequel to his Pulitzer Prize winning memoir Angela's Ashes, focussing on the "e;great country"e;, AmericaAngela's Ashes was a publishing phenomenon. Frank McCourt's critically acclaimed, lyrical memoir of his Limerick childhood won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Critics' Circle Award, the Royal Society of Literature Award and the Los Angeles Times Award amongst others, and rapidly became a word-of-mouth bestseller topping all charts worldwide for over two years. It left readers and critics alike eager to hear more about Frank McCourt's incredible, poignant life.'Tis is the story of Frank's American journey from impoverished immigrant with rotten teeth, infected eyes and no formal education to brilliant raconteur and schoolteacher.

In the tradition of Susan Orlean's The Orchid Thief and James Gleick's Genius, The Emperor of Scent tells the story of Luca Turin, an utterly unusual, stubborn scientist, his otherworldly gift for perfume, his brilliant, quixotic theory of how we smell, and his struggle to set before the world the secret of the most enigmatic of our senses.

The definitive biography of Elvis and an excellent slice of social history.

Sunday Times bestselling author Ann Patchett's first work of nonfiction, chronicling her decades-long friendship with the critically acclaimed author, Lucy Grealy.When Ann Patchett and Lucy Grealy met in college they began a friendship that would define their lives. Lucy Grealy lost part of her jaw to childhood cancer, and a large part of her life to chemotherapy and endless reconstructive surgeries. Stoic but vulnerable, damaged by bullying but fascinated by fame, Lucy had an incandescent personality that illuminated those around her.In this tender, brutal book, Ann Patchett describes Lucy's life and her own platonic love for her. Truth & Beauty is the story of the part of their lives that they shared - the camaraderie and comedy, the tribulations and tragedy of true friendship. A portrait of unwavering commitment through success, failure, despair and drugs, this is what it means to be part of two lives that are intertwined.

Kan den snakke? – 12.000 dage set fra en kørestol er Preben Steen Nielsens farverige fortælling om at være anderledes og ligeglad med det. Preben har muskelsvind og er derfor afhængig af andres hjælp døgnet rundt. Det hindrer ham dog ikke i at have haft et særdeles begivenhedsrigt liv, hvor han til stadighed har formået at udfordre sig selv, gjort op med andres fordomme omkring det at være handicappet, iscenesat spektakulære events og fremsat vidtløftige udmeldinger på de sociale medier, der er nået ud til et stort publikum. Preben Steen Nielsen er hudløst ærlig i sin beretning og skåner ikke sig selv på nogen måde. Heller ikke når det drejer sig om prekære emner som sex og kærlighed, der, for mange i hans situation, byder på ikke så få udfordringer – kapitlerne om hans besøg i en stripbar og hos såkaldte “glædespiger” rammer ned i en række tabuer tilsat lige dele humor og selverkendelse.

Denne bog er blevet til efter en pludselig indskydelse en dag. På daværende tidspunkt havde jeg gennem en årrække i forskellige sammenhænge forfattet småtekster omkring emner, som mere eller mindre 'tilfældigt' kom op i mit sind. Pludselig kom jeg til at tænke på, at disse småtekster kunne betragtes som fragmenter, der sammensat kunne udgøre en autobiografi - skønt ufuldstændig. Så fragmenter til en autobiografi er hvad denne bog er. Hvert afsnit i bogen er dermed et fragment, der som en celle i en større helhed eksisterer inden for sin egen helhed; men som samtidig i samspil med andre celler udgør en større helhed.

Tom Jones ser tilbage på en karriere, der spænder over seks årtier, og som har nået strålende tinder, men som også har budt på personlige lavpunkter. Arbejderdrengen fra Wales beretter ærligt og i et ligefremt sprog, hvor humoren hele tiden bobler under overfladen. Hvordan var Vegas? Hvordan var Elvis? Hvordan er det at blive overdænget af dametrusser? Og hvordan slipper man ud af rollen som sexikon? Han nåede fra Wales til toppen af showbusiness, som han klamrede sig til, selvom prisen var høj. Det fortæller Sir Tom åbent om, og han deler sine erfaringer i forhold til spørgsmålet om, hvordan man holder sig på toppen og fornyr sig kunstnerisk uden at forfalde til klicheer og uden at blive til grin.

"Efter en sanghed havde jeg længe søgt, men med anoreksiens løgn blev jeg mødt. Den førte mig ind i en blindgyde Jeg var yderst nem at snyde". I en fælde hvor kun stemmen styre, afmagt og frustration blev mit hyrer. Ledte mig på en vej som aldrig ender, mig selv slet ingen mere kender" ... Alle der har stået tæt på en spiseforstyrrelse ved, hvor vanvittig en hård kamp det er. Alle, der ikke har, får her muligheden for et unikt indblik i spiseforstyrrelsens karakter. Udover at levere et sjældent indblik i spiseforstyrrelsens univers, så er Karina med sin bog med til at bryde et tabu, og det har vi brug for. Jeg anbefaler bogen på det varmeste til studerende, professionelle, pårørende og de, der selv kæmper mod spiseforstyrrelsen. "Her er en enestående mulighed for at blive klogere på spiseforstyrrelser, der handler om (næsten) alt andet end mad og vægt. Ligesom vi som både professionelle og pårørende får adgang til, hvordan vi bedst støtter." Trine Oxvig Pårørende, initiativtager af Facebook gruppen: Pårørende mod spiseforstyrrelser. "Karina tager os med på en svær rejse, hvor vi så godt som går side om side med hende. Ud over ærligheden gør hun det med stor charme, og efterhånden som man får siderne vendt, vokser håbet. For Karina og for dem, som læser med. Hun giver os et levende bevis på, at vi hver især står med det afgørende træk til at ændre på vores liv. Selv når man kæmper den største kamp mod en selv. Respekt herfra!" Sys Christina Vestergaard, journalist.

”Hillary Clinton var i København i forbindelse med FN’s sociale topmøde i Bella Center, og enten hun selv eller en kvik person på ambassaden havde fået den idé at markere Kvindernes Internationale Kampdag med at invitere tyve danske kvinder til Rydhave. Det siger sig selv, at vi alle tyve var højt oppe, da vi ankom i vores bedste brunchtøj. Trods alt havde amerikanerne kunnet vælge mellem alle kvinder i Danmark, og de havde valgt os! Det var Nationalbankdirektør Bodil Nyboe Andersen, jorddrotten og lensgrevinde Irene Wedell-Wedellsborg, som hele tiden sagde: ”Jeg fatter ikke, hvad jeg laver her”, kulturpersonligheder som Suzanne Brøgger og Susse Wold, formanden for det daværende Kvindeligt Arbejderforbund Lillian Knudsen og flere politikere, herunder Marianne Jelved og Mimi Jakobsen. Hillary Clinton bragede igennem som en varm, begavet og vittig kvinde. (…) ”Man er så synlig som kvindelig politiker,” sagde Mimi. ”Hver gang, man stikker snuden frem, så kommer der én og hugger den af.” Der blev nikket indforstået rundt om bordet. Den kendte vi godt. Men ikke Hillary. Hun lænede sig frem mod Mimi, og uden at blinke sagde hun opmuntrende: ”Herregud. Den vokser jo altid ud igen.” Jeg faldt for hende lige dér.” (Uddrag fra bogen)

CHAMPENS ORD er min guide til, hvordan du kommer sjovere og nemmere gennem livet som en rigtig guttermand. For hvis du er en guttermand, så er du home safe. Det er noget af det fedeste du kan opnå. Det er en ordentlig person der er vellidt, og bare har styr på sit shit.Bogen er skrevet til min søn Texas, men den er til alle unge mænd der indimellem står og kunne bruge et råd eller en smutvej i livet. Jeg har nok ikke det endegyldige svar, men jeg har formået at komme ud af selv de dummeste situationer, samtidig med at jeg har haft det fucking sjovt. Der er tips om alt fra økonomi til damer, fra alkohol til venner og bare generelt til, hvordan man bliver et ordentligt menneske.Livet kan være svært at komme igennem, men jeg ved, at med denne bog i hånden, kan det umuligt gå helt galt.

With a foreword from Jurgen Klopp."I said when he was appointed, 'fasten your seatbelts and get ready for take-off,' and I wasn't wrong. He took us on some journey" Sir Kenny DalglishOn 9 October 2015 swathes of Liverpool FC supporters gathered outside the Shankly Gates to listen to Jurgen Klopp's first press conference, where he confidently predicted a change in the team's fortunes after years of underperformance. Across the next nine years Jurgen would go on to revolutionise the club, creating a team of mentality monsters who would consistently deliver on his promises.In this revealing book, LFC turn to the players, club heroes and competitors who worked most closely with Jurgen to describe some of the most pivotal and memorable moments of his tenure. Mike Gordon explains what made Jurgen the perfect fit for LFC; James Milner describes how he set about transforming the club; Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk outline how he convinced them to sign for him; Jordan Henderson reveals what he said in his team talk to inspire their legendary UEFA Champions League comeback against Barcelona in 2019; Sir Kenny Dalglish recalls the momentous 2019-2020 Premiere League season and how Jurgen ended the 30-year wait. Every story places readers at the heart of Jurgen Klopp's incredible LFC journey, and outlines the qualities that have enabled him to become one of the club's most revered and successful managers.Accompanied with stunning photographs from Liverpool FC's archive, this celebration describes the indelible mark that Jurgen Klopp has left and relates countless memories that LFC fans will cherish for years to come."The boss improved everything during his time here, everybody loved him, and he's been a great manager, that's plain to see. It's been incredible to play for him" Mo Salah"The greatest gift Jurgen gave to Liverpool was belief" Jordan Henderson"Rather than buy a team of superstars, Klopp built a team of superstars. He re-established Liverpool as one of the biggest and best clubs in Europe" Jamie Carragher"Jurgen's team helped us to arrive at our limits. This is the truth. They have been our biggest rival, our biggest opponent by far" Pep Guardiola

The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.

Meghan and Harry The Real Story: Persecutors or Victims provides the reader with genuine insight into the consequences of the couple's choices through her recognition of what it has taken them to get there, including infuriating the late Queen and jettisoning close family as well as friends and colleagues.

Da Pelle Hvenegaard og hans kone Caroline for syv år siden adopterede Ukhona, var det en livsdrøm, der gik i opfyldelse. Et barn at tilbringe livet med – et barn at give alt det videre til, som man selv har oplevet og erfaret.Pelle Hvenegaards bestseller Kære Zoe Ukhona handlede om alt det, det krævede, før drømmen gik i opfyldelse. Læserne tog imod den med storm.KÆRE UKHONA Det her skal du vide, hvis jeg skulle dø i morgen … er en bog til det barn, han siden har lært at kende. For tænk, hvis man ikke får tid til at give sit barn alt det, man gerne vil?Bogen er Pelle Hvenegaards livssyn som underholdende litterært testamente. Her er tankevækkende, tænderskærende, morsomme og rørende tekster og alt det, man gerne vil give sit barn videre på livets rejse.Selvom bogen er skrevet til hans datter, vil man som læser komme til at tænke over, hvad livet går ud på, og hvad det egentlig er, man giver videre. Er man den, man gerne vil være, og lever man det liv, man ønsker sig?Pelle Hvenegaard er journalist og har arbejdet i TV-branchen og udgivet flere bestsellerbøger. På @pellehvenegaard deler han sit liv og verdenssyn med mere end 90.000 følgere.