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E L James vender tilbage til Fifty Shades med en dybere og mørkere side af kærlighedshistorien, der har forført millioner af læsere verden over. Genoplev lidenskaben, kærligheden og dramaet fra Fifty Shades Fri gennem Christian Greys øjne.Århundredets bryllup står for døren, Christian Grey skal langt om længe giftes med sin Anastasia Steele. Men fortiden har lange skygger, og tvivlen nager. Vil han virkelig kunne blive den ægtemand, Ana fortjener?Christian og Anas lidenskab for hinanden brænder stærkere end nogensinde før, men hendes egenrådighed vækker stadig Christians største frygt og sætter hans behov for kontrol på prøve. Og mens gamle fjender bringer dem i fare, truer et fejltrin med atflå dem fra hinanden.Kan Christian ryste fortiden af sig, finde fred og lære at acceptere Anas ubetingede kærlighed?Kan Christian endelig blive sat fri?

Alt hvad vi var er den dramatiske fortælling om hvordan kærlighed og kunst kan forandre verdenen. Den stærke fortælling med afsæt i historiske begivenheder, danner grundlag for skæbnefortællinger med stærke kvinder i centrum.I Sovjetunionen i 1949 bliver den berømte forfatter Boris Pasternak stemplet af myndighederne som systemkritisk og senere ekskluderet, inden hans manuskript om den nye kærlighedsroman Doktor Zjivago, når at blive udgivet. Olga Ivinskaja, der er en nær ven og elskerinde til forfatteren Boris Pasternak, bliver herefter sendt i arbejdslejr. Forfatterens manuskript bliver smuglet ud af landet, og romanen formår at blive en verdenssensation. CIA planlægger i 1956 at bruge den verdenskendte roman som et våben i Den Kolde Krig, hvor de to agenter som bliver bragt i spil, ikke er som de fleste andre. Her står den erfarne og charmerende spion Sally og den lovende nybegynder Irina over for deres livs udfordring. Opgaven er skræmmende svær, da de skal smugle den meget omtalte roman tilbage ind i Sovjetunionen, koste hvad det vil.

Inspireret af en sand historie har Jamie Ford skrevet en vidunderlig bittersød roman om at finde kærligheden i en verden, hvor alt – også mennesker – er til salg.Seattle 1909. For den halvkinesiske børnehjemsdreng Ernest virker tilbuddet om at besøge den store verdensudstilling som noget af en gave, men midt i al hurlumhejet med eksotiske udstillinger, fyrværkeri og pariserhjul opdager han, at det i virkeligheden er ham, der er gaven. Dagens store begivenhed er bortlodningen af 'en sund og rask dreng til et godt hjem' – ham!Vinderloddet viser sig at tilhøre den flamboyante Madam Flora, der driver et bordel for byens bedre borgerskab og bryster sig af at tage sig godt af sine piger. Her får Ernest job som stikirenddreng og får for første gang nogensinde noget, der minder om et hjem og en familie.I 1962, godt halvtreds år senere, er der igen verdensudstilling i byen. Ernest er nu en ældre mand, og hans datter Juju, der er journalist på den lokale avis, stiller nysgerrige spørgsmål til den første verdensudstilling. Der er minder fra den tid, Ernest helst ikke vil genbesøge, og gamle hemmeligheder, der ikke må se dagens lys, men samtidig må Ernest måske åbne lidt op, hvis han også skal hjælpe sin syge kone med at få hukommelsen tilbage.”En stemningsfuld, inderlig og smuk fortælling … Det er Ford, når han er bedst.”– Kristin Hannah, forfatter til Nattergalen

Lonely Planet Pocket Seattle is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on Seattle's can't-miss experiences. Go shopping in Pike Place Market, experience world-renowned Chihuly Garden and Glass, or check-out the spectacular view at the Space Needle; all with your trusted travel companion.

In the quaint town where silence whispers secrets, young Caleb's life is rooted in ordinary days, until the new girl of the village steps into his world. Her presence is a mystery, her past a shadow, yet the allure of love draws Caleb into the unknown, unravelling his existence in ways unimaginable. As sinister forces emerge from the gloom, their tranquil town morphs into a playground of unseen malevolence. With an evil unknown chasing their shadows, they find themselves on a perilous run, a chase that leads them through a portal into realms veiled from human eyes. Now in a dimension where evil reigns with a dark hand, they face a malevolent force that thrives in the abyss. Battling a terror they barely comprehend, the stakes are life and death, with love being their only shield. Will they win this fight? Is it really love? Or will they die for each other? In this dangerous quest for victory, will love conquer all, or will it be their downfall?

A HUMOROUS AND HEARTWARMING STORY OF CONSEQUENCES. BLUE, A VALIANT GOLDEN RETRIEVER/CORGI MIX IS SEARCHING FOR HIS OWNER. DEPUTY SHERIFF TOMAS TWO HAWKS IS A TRADITIONAL NATIVE MAN IN CONFLICT WITH HIS OWN DEPARTMENT AND SOCIETY. DURING HIS SEARCH BLUE ENCOUNTERS A VERY STRANGE AND MYSTERIOUS BEING WHO OFFERS TO HELP. THE PLANET IS SUFFERING GLOBAL HEATING AND OCEAN LEVELS ARE RISING RAPIDLY. IN AMERICA, RIGHT WING FORCES HAVE TAKEN THE GOVERNMENT AND A WORLDWIDE CABAL OF BILLIONAIRES SEEKS DOMINION. BLUE AND HIS HUMAN, TOMAS, LEAD A SMALL BAND OF HUMANS DEEP INTO THE WASHINGTON MOUNTAINS TO EXCAPE THE SOCIAL BREAK DOWN CAUSED BY SEA LEVEL RISE DROWNING THE COASTS AND THE VIOLENCE OF AUTHORITARIAN RULE. BUT MANKIND IS NOT ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE. STRANGE, EVEN SLIGHTLY INSANE BEINGS CAN BE FOUND AMOUNG THE QUAD-TRILLION STARS OF THE GALAXY. MYSTERIOUS ALIENS HAVE BEEN WATCHING, AND SOMETIMES MORE THAN WATCHING. A SLIGHTLY SATIRICAL WORLD VIEW OF GLOBAL CLIMATE COLLAPSE, AN OUT-OF-CONTROL SOCIETY, THE MAGIC OF A DOG'S DEVOTION, AND ALIENS WITH A TWISTED SENSE OF HUMOR.

Was the poet, William Wordsworth, right when he wrote "the child is the father of the man"? That is the question Jane Meyer asks Ruth Lucas in a letter. Best friends since high school, and now in their early thirties, Ruth and Jane keep in close touch through letters, phone calls, and when they can, visits.When Ruth gets Jane's letter with this question about Wordsworth's line, she decides to review what stood out in her childhood and ask herself if those times informed and shaped the woman she became. This process takes her weeks and traverses early family memories, her college years, a job in Washington, her first lover, and other experiences on her way to becoming her own woman. Her answer to Jane's question is Love, Ruthie.

In modern-day Seattle, Cole paces through the mundane, counting down the minutes until he can see his fiancée, Beth, to celebrate his 26th birthday. However, they did not celebrate when an emergency telecast took over every screen in the country to announce the impending nuclear doom, flying toward every major city in the United States. The city fell into chaos while Cole and Beth fought their way home to simply enjoy their last night alone and make peace with the sun about to set on their lives. It was when they woke up the next morning that they thought themselves the lucky ones. Only time would educate them on how unlucky they truly were.What would be universally referred to as The Fall, by survivors across the continent had far worse things in store than nuclear warfare. We watch the world unravel through the eyes of two desperate survivors, who are by no means heroes. In a world where cities become the home to creatures that stalk the night and mankind teeters on the brink of extinction, we see what true desperation really looks like. What people will do when they look death in the eye every single day when there is no room for honor or peace.We see what mankind is really capable of at its core and why it might very well be the worst parasite to plague the earth.

Imagine a world where not just teenagers, but governments use secret social media channels to communicate - and to target. Meet Doug McKenzie, a charismatic Black Irish investigative reporter for the New York Daily, a man whose fearless journalism has attracted international enemies with the resources to neutralize him. In response to his incendiary reports, a clandestine 'Backchannel' is activated, manipulating the U.S. government itself to take him down. But Doug isn't alone. His fiery daughter Rachel, an emerging journalist in her own right, stands by his side, as do allies from the global stage. Journey with Doug from the power corridors of Washington, DC to the bustling streets of Osaka, Japan; from the political heart of Ankara, Turkey to the fraught border crossing of Bazargan, Iran. Caught in a web of international intrigue is Doug's tumultuous personal life - his marriage to Turkish-born Nukhet hangs by a thread, complicated by their one-year-old daughter Sirin, and the reemergence of his enigmatic lover, Dr. Laurie Reynolds. Get ready to dive into a world of political suspense, international espionage, and intricate relationships. Welcome to Backchannel. Trust us, you won't want to put it down.

Idyllically situated among towering mountains and the waters of the Puget Sound, Seattle is a trendy, vibrant and ever-growing city famed for its world-class coffee, iconic Space Needle, America's oldest farmers' market and the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding Pacific Northwest. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Seattle with absolute ease.Our newly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Seattle into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums, places to eat, shops and festivals.You'll discover:-Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week-Detailed Top 10 lists of Seattle's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of Pike Place Market, the Seattle Center, Seattle Waterfront, Pioneer Square, the International District, Broadway, the Lake Washington Ship Canal, the University of Washington, Woodland Park Zoo and Discovery Park-Seattle's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, dining, and sightseeing-Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including children's attractions, things to do for free and hidden gems off the beaten path-A laminated pull-out map of Seattle, plus five colour area maps-Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe-A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the moveDK Eyewitness Top 10s are the UK's favourite pocket guides and have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Seattle's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Pacific Northwest or DK Eyewitness USA.

"Very highly recommended!" --Jim Harris, Pacific Northwest Writers AssociationIt's the Roaring Twenties. Prohibition is the law of the land. A rumrunner's boat is found adrift near the United States-Canada maritime border of Puget Sound, its crew missing, its cargo hold riddled with bullet holes and awash with blood. San Juan Islands Sheriff Miles Scott takes on a murder investigation with a list of suspects including rival rumrunners, temperance fanatics, anti-immigrant labor leaders, and the hatchet men of Seattle's powerful underground crime syndicates. Fighting to protect the vulnerable population of his rural islands, and contending with a hidden array of informants and corrupt officials, Miles races against a killer who continues to spill blood to cover his tracks.

Doch wenn der Sommer geht, welcher Teil von mir bleibt?Neue Stadt. Neues Ich. Das erhofft sich Miles, als er nach Seattle zieht. Sein Ziel: von seinen Gemälden zu leben. Als er auf die Studentin Haley trifft, ist er sowohl von ihrer aufgeweckten Art, als auch davon fasziniert, dass auch sie Künstlerin ist. Aus Angst, verletzt zu werden, kann er nicht mit ihrer Nähe umgehen.Haley hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, ihr geliebtes Ruby¿s Art Supplies mithilfe von Kunstkursen vor der Pleite zu retten, und Miles kommt gerade rechtzeitig, um sie dabei zu unterstützen. In all den gemeinsamen Stunden bröckelt nicht nur Haleys fröhliche Fassade, sondern auch Miles¿ Vorsatz, sich von ihr fernzuhalten. Doch es wird immer schwerer, Haley zu widerstehen...

This is a book for anyone, of any age, who cares about rivers.This story of the Columbia River is unique. Told from the river¿s perspective, it is an immersive, empathetic portrait of a once-wild river and of the Sinixt, a First People who lived on the mainstem of this great western river for thousands of years and continue to do so even though Canada declared them ¿extinct¿ in 1956.The book¿s re-release comes at a critical time for natural systems and for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across North America. The Colville Confederated Tribes, representing over 3,000 Sinixt People, recently won a precedent-setting case in the Supreme Court of Canada affirming that Aboriginal Rights do not stop at the border. The important story of the Sinixt weaves together with the ongoing ecological impact of hydropower development on the Columbia and its tributaries.Central to the story is the joyous spirit of salmon, once a free swimmer in the Columbiäs currents north of the border but now blocked from ancestral spawning grounds by Grand Coulee and other dams. Restoring migratory fish indigenous to the Upper Columbia will require transboundary cooperation. With Indigenous Nations on both sides of the US¿Canada border now leading the way, many are hopeful that the fish will return.Lavishly illustrated by Nelson, BC, designer Nichola Lytle, this portrait of a globally significant river will inspire anyone who reads it to care about the future of the salmon, a fish that unites all of us in its quest for freedom and possibility.

Now available in paperback, this lavishly illustrated book explores the complex behavioural characteristics of North Americäs largest land carnivores by examining the bear¿human relationship from the bear¿s perspective.From the first moment Sarah Elmeligi came eye to eye with a grizzly bear, her life changed. In a moment that lasted mere seconds, she began to question everything she thought she knew about bears. How could this docile creature be the same one with a fearsome reputation for vicious attacks? Through years of research, Elmeligi grew to appreciate that bears are so much more than data points, stunning photos, and sensational online stories. Elmeligi expertly weaves the science of bear behaviour with her passionate account of personal encounters. Dive into the life of a bear biologist as Sarah¿s colleagues recount their own ¿stories from the field¿ ¿ intimate moments with bears where they were connected to an animal with personality, decision-making capabilities, and a host of engaging behaviours.Join Elmeligi and Marriott on a journey that examines and shares the behaviour of black, grizzly, and polar bears in North America in a way you¿ve never seen before. What Bears Teach Us will surprise you, inspire you, foster your curiosity, and teach you something new about bears and maybe even yourself.

"A stylish, design-y, cheeky, curated guidebook of cool places for Seattleites to go on dates/outings/field trips/adventures. These range from 1-hour coffee and ice cream dates to multi-day expeditions around Washington state (and Vancouver)"--

'Ever inventive, ever surprising, Hamdy is fast carving a name as one of the most intelligent and gripping thriller writers of our time' - Peter James, author of Dead Simple.A daring escape from a Cairo prison.An assassin who kills with a single touch.A vicious drug war on the streets of America.Suspecting these events are related, ex-MI6 officer Scott Pearce uncovers a chilling plot to unleash a terrifying new toxin on an unsuspecting world. When Pearce's team deploy to fight the menace on two fronts an undercover operation goes horribly wrong, leaving Pearce in a race against time to stop this deadly new threat.Pearce has burned the espionage rulebook, but now he is about to find out he's not the only one who can light a fire, and his enemies are determined to see the world burn . . .Red Wolves is the stunning second novel in the Scott Pearce series from Sunday Times bestselling author Adam Hamdy. In this adrenaline-charged thriller following on from Black 13, Pearce finds himself trying to stop a sinister new breed of weapon.

"The PNW Movie Guide highlights cinematic entertainments created and centered in Seattle, Portland, and the greater Pacific Northwest"--

A collection of nine short stories and two novellas from one of the most highly charged voices in independent literature today.Alexandrine Ogundimu dives into love, family, and what it means to survive on the fringes in a country full of people that want you dead.Cross Radical is highly personal yet able to communicate universal truth.Cross Radical is devastatingly harsh.Cross Radical is now.

WINNER OF THE 2020 PACIFIC BOOK AWARDS FOR "BEST FICTION" MAC FRASER witnesses a drunk driver kill her 7-year-old sister. And Mac's mother blames her. Family issues and societal taboos HOW THE DEER MOON HUNGERS rule one family's journey through the heartbreaking loss of a child.

gender identity, baseball, bravery, friendship, loyalty

Mit einem Vorwort von Oprah WinfreyMit dem Gedicht »The Hill We Climb - Den Hügel hinauf«, das Amanda Gorman am 20. Januar 2021 bei der Inauguration des 46. Präsidenten der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika, Joe Biden, vortrug, schenkte eine junge Lyrikerin den Menschen auf der ganzen Welt eine einzigartige Botschaft der Hoffnung und Zuversicht. Am 20. Januar 2021 wurde die erst zweiundzwanzigjährige Amanda Gorman zur sechsten und jüngsten Dichterin, die bei der Vereidigung eines US-amerikanischen Präsidenten ein Gedicht vortrug. »The Hill We Climb - Den Hügel hinauf« ist jetzt in der autorisierten zweisprachigen Fassung als kommentierte Sonderausgabe erhältlich.

This study brings together decades of research on the modern natural environment of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, reviews past research on paleoenvironmental change since the Late Pleistocene, and finally presents paleoecological records of changing forest composition and fire over the last 14,000 years. The focus of this study is on the authors' studies of five pollen records from the Olympic Peninsula. Maps and other data graphics are used extensively. Paleoecology can effectively address some of these challenges we face in understanding the biotic response to climate change and other agents of change in ecosystems.  First, species responses to climate change are mediated by changing disturbance regimes.  Second, biotic hotspots today suggest a long-term maintenance of diversity in an area, and researchers approach the maintenance of diversity from a wide range and angles (CITE).  Mountain regions may maintain biodiversity through significant climate change in 'refugia': locations where components of diversity retreat to and expand from during periods of unfavorable climate (Keppel et al., 2012).  Paleoecological studies can describe the context for which biodiversity persisted through time climate refugia.  Third, the paleoecological approach is especially suited for long-lived organisms.  For example, a tree species that may typically reach reproductive sizes only after 50 years and remain fertile for 300 years, will experience only 30 to 200 generations since colonizing a location after Holocene warming about 11,000 years ago.  Thus, by summarizing community change through multiple generations and natural disturbance events, paleoecological studies can examine the resilience of ecosystems to disturbances in the past, showing how many ecosystems recover quickly while others may not (Willis et al., 2010).