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In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, the author began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. This title presents his portrait.

The Hare With Amber Eyes is a captivating book by Edmund de Waal, published in 2011 by Vintage Publishing. This entrancing novel falls under the genre of non-fiction and is a must-read for those who appreciate a blend of history, family saga, and memoirs. The story traces the journey of a collection of small Japanese carvings through generations of the illustrious Ephrussi family. The author, Edmund de Waal, masterfully weaves a narrative that is both deeply personal and historically significant, making this book an unforgettable read. The Hare With Amber Eyes is not just a book, but a doorway into a time gone by, a testament to the endurance of love and family in the face of adversity. This book, published by Vintage Publishing, is a treasure to be savored.

Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq.

From one of America's iconic writers, a portrait of a marriage and a life - in good times and bad - that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child. A stunning book of electric honesty and passion.Several days before Christmas 2003, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their only daughter, Quintana, fall ill. At first they thought it was flu, then pneumonia, then complete sceptic shock. She was put into an induced coma and placed on life support. Days later - the night before New Year's Eve -the Dunnes were just sitting down to dinner after visiting the hospital when John suffered a massive and fatal coronary. In a second, this close, symbiotic partnership of 40 years was over. Four weeks later, their daughter pulled through. Two months after that, arriving at LA airport, she collapsed and underwent six hours of brain surgery at UCLA Medical Centre to relieve a massive hematoma.This powerful book is Didion's 'attempt to make sense of the weeks and then months that cut loose any fixed idea I ever had about death, about illness ... about marriage and children and memory ... about the shallowness of sanity, about life itself'. The result is an exploration of an intensely personal yet universal experience: a portrait of a marriage, and a life, in good times and bad.

In the spirit of Steve Jobs and Moneyball, Elon Musk is both an illuminating and authorized look at the extraordinary life of one of Silicon Valleys most exciting, unpredictable, and ambitious entrepreneursa real-life Tony Starkand a fascinating exploration of the renewal of American invention and its new makers.Elon Musk spotlights the technology and vision of Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, who sold one of his Internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the geniuss life and work, from his tumultuous upbringing in South Africa and flight to the United States to his dramatic technical innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits.Vance uses Musks story to explore one of the pressing questions of our age: can the nation of inventors and creators who led the modern world for a century still compete in an age of fierce global competition? He argues that Muskone of the most unusual and striking figures in American business historyis a contemporary, visionary amalgam of legendary inventors and industrialists including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Howard Hughes, and Steve Jobs. More than any other entrepreneur today, Musk has dedicated his energies and his own vast fortune to inventing a future that is as rich and far-reaching as the visionaries of the golden age of science-fiction fantasy.Thorough and insightful, Elon Musk brings to life a technology industry that is rapidly and dramatically changing by examining the life of one of its most powerful and influential titans.

South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. He is the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films starring Robert Downey Junior.The personal tale of Musk s life comes with all the trappings one associates with a great, drama-filled story. He was a freakishly bright kid who was bullied brutally at school, and abused by his father. In the midst of these rough conditions, and the violence of apartheid South Africa, Musk still thrived academically and attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he paid his own way through school by turning his house into a club and throwing massive parties.He started a pair of huge dot-com successes, including PayPal, which eBay acquired for $1.5 billion in 2002. Musk was forced out as CEO and so began his lost years in which he decided to go it alone and baffled friends by investing his fortune in rockets and electric cars. Meanwhile Musk s marriage disintegrated as his technological obsessions took over his life ...Elon Musk is the Steve Jobs of the present and the future, and for the past twelve months, he has been shadowed by tech reporter, Ashlee Vance. Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of Spacex and Tesla is Shaping our Future is an important, exciting and intelligent account of the real-life Iron Man.

Carlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest managers of all time, with five Champions League titles to his name. Yet his approach could not be further from the aggressive theatricals favoured by many of his rivals. His understated style has earned him the fierce loyalty of players like David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo.In Quiet Leadership, Ancelotti reveals the full, riveting story of his managerial career - his methods, mentors, mistakes and triumphs - and takes us inside the dressing room to trace the characters, challenges and decisions that have shaped him. The result is both a scintillating memoir and a rare insight into the business of leadership.

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'Affectionate, evocative, illuminating. A story of survival - of a flock, a landscape and a disappearing way of life. I love this book' Nigel Slater'Triumphant, a pastoral for the 21st century' Helen Davies, Sunday Times, Books of the Year 'The nature publishing sensation of the year, unsentimental yet luminous' Melissa Harrison, The Times, Books of the YearSome people's lives are entirely their own creations. James Rebanks' isn't. The first son of a shepherd, who was the first son of a shepherd himself, he and his family have lived and worked in and around the Lake District for generations. Their way of life is ordered by the seasons and the work they demand, and has been for hundreds of years. A Viking would understand the work they do: sending the sheep to the fells in the summer and making the hay; the autumn fairs where the flocks are replenished; the gruelling toil of winter when the sheep must be kept alive, and the light-headedness that comes with spring, as the lambs are born and the sheep get ready to return to the fells.

He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court - but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game.

Julie-Elsebeth har et af Danmarks bedste blikke for den absurde dagligdag med småbørn. Nu debuterer hun med humoristiske historier fra sit liv som mor.90.000 engagerede danske instagram-brugere følger Julie-Elsebeths dagligdag med små børn, hus og mand. Og det gør de, fordi hun kaster et friskt lys på alt det uforudsigelige og utænkelige ved at være mor. Som hun siger: ”Vi ved alle sammen, det er hårdt arbejde at have små børn, men det hjælper at kunne grine af det.”I Ring til en voksen – jeg er nogens mor deler hun generøst ud af de situationer, hun har stået i. Fra jordemodersamtalerne, ammehjernen, mælkebabserne, den desperate søgen på nettet og de vågnenætter til det akavede sexliv som nybagte forældre.Bogen åbner med den positive graviditetstest og følger derefter den totalt uerfarne Julie-Elsebeths vej ind i morlivets kaos. Hendes stærke forbindelse til sine følgere understreges af, at de bidrager med nogle af deres erfaringer, ligesom hendes mand har en gæsteoptræden med sit syn på sagerne.Julie-Elsebeth skaber ganske enkelt den bog, som kommende og nybagte mødre kan spejle sig i og ikke mindst grine med.

From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 &i>New Yorker&/i> essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean-American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity.

Hi! I'm Seth! I was asked to describe my book, Yearbook, for the inside cover flap (which is a gross phrase) and for websites and shit like that, so... here it goes!!! Yearbook is a collection of true stories that I desperately hope are just funny at worst, and life-changingly amazing at best. (I understand that it's likely the former, which is a fancy "book" way of saying "the first one.") I talk about my grandparents, doing stand-up comedy as a teenager, bar mitzvahs and Jewish summer camp, and tell way more stories about doing drugs than my mother would like. I also talk about some of my adventures in Los Angeles, and surely say things about other famous people that will create a wildly awkward conversation for me at a party one day. I hope you enjoy the book should you buy it, and if you don't enjoy it, I'm sorry. If you ever see me on the street and explain the situation, I'll do my best to make it up to you.

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019TIME Magazine's Businessperson of the Year 2019_____________________________The CEO of Disney, one of Time s most influential people of 2019, shares the ideas and values he embraced to reinvent one of the most beloved companies in the world and inspire the people who bring the magic to life. Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. Morale had deteriorated, competition was intense, and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company s history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger think global and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Fourteen years later, Disney is the largest, most respected media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over, and he is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our era.In The Ride of a Lifetime, Robert Iger shares the lessons he s learned while running Disney and leading its 200,000 employees, and he explores the principles that are necessary for true leadership, including: Optimism. Even in the face of difficulty, an optimistic leader will find the path toward the best possible outcome and focus on that, rather than give in to pessimism and blaming. Courage. Leaders have to be willing to take risks and place big bets. Fear of failure destroys creativity. Decisiveness. All decisions, no matter how difficult, can be made on a timely basis. Indecisiveness is both wasteful and destructive to morale. Fairness. Treat people decently, with empathy, and be accessible to them. This book is about the relentless curiosity that has driven Iger for forty-five years, since the day he started as the lowliest studio grunt at ABC. It s also about thoughtfulness and respect, and a decency-over-dollars approach that has become the bedrock of every project and partnership Iger pursues, from a deep friendship with Steve Jobs in his final years to an abiding love of the Star Wars mythology. The ideas in this book strike me as universal Iger writes. Not just to the aspiring CEOs of the world, but to anyone wanting to feel less fearful, more confidently themselves, as they navigate their professional and even personal lives.

Total Recall is a captivating book penned by the renowned Arnold Schwarzenegger. Published in 2013 by Simon & Schuster Ltd, this book transcends the conventional genre barriers to offer a unique reading experience. Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his multifaceted career, has poured his heart into this book, making it a must-read for anyone interested in his life's journey. The book is a testament to his indomitable spirit and unyielding will to succeed. Regardless of whether you are a fan of his acting, politics, or bodybuilding, Total Recall provides a comprehensive look into the life of this extraordinary man. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from Simon & Schuster Ltd.

'Thanks to Brene Brown I learned how to be vulnerable... a life changer' Miranda HartThe physics of vulnerability is simple: If we are brave enough often enough, we will fall. Struggle can be our greatest call to courage and Rising Strong, our clearest path to deeper meaning, wisdom and hope.

The moving and inspiring story of an Auschwitz survivor who shares what hes learned about gratitude, tolerance and kindness.

When first published in 2001, it divided female critics and readers. One famous columnist wrote a piece demanding that Cusk's children were taken into care, that was she was unfit to look after them. Oprah Winfrey invited her on the show to defend herself and the book as protests grew about the its honest, gritty account of the misery of those early months. It is a seminal, stand-out book on the complications of being an ambivalent mum in an age of white-washed, Annabel Karmel'd new families.

A Sunday Times top ten bestseller. A journey in images and words into the creative world of musician, storyteller and cultural icon Nick Cave

The remarkable life of Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret who was also a Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation - and is a character in The Crown this autumn. Anne Glenconner reveals the real events behind The Crown as well as her own life of drama, tragedy and courage, with the wonderful wit and extraordinary resilience which define her.

Self-Made Man is a captivating book written by the talented Norah Vincent. Published by Atlantic Books in 2006, this book offers a unique perspective that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. This book falls under the genre of non-fiction and gives an insightful look into the author's experience of living disguised as a man for 18 months. Vincent's daring social experiment explores gender identity, societal expectations, and the nuances of masculine privilege. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of gender roles in our society. Atlantic Books is proud to have this enlightening and thought-provoking piece in its collection.

Benny Frederiksen var 24 år og politibetjent på prøve, da han en mørk aften i oktober 1980 blev første mand på gerningsstedet i den bestialske sag om drabet på en af Simon Spies’ tidligere morgenbolledamer, Michelle Anderson. Det blev begyndelsen på den røde tråd i et politiliv, som kom til at handle om kunsten at hverve hemmelige meddelere og opklare sager om alt fra skjulte hashtunneler på Christiania til Snapchatdrabet i Gentofte. Gennem 40 år perfektionerede Benny sit talent for at få den danske underverden i tale, og i sin erindringsbog tager han læseren med på en enestående rejse gennem nyere kriminalhistorie, fra Uropatruljen til Rejseholdet og afdelingen for organiseret kriminalitet.Mellem de grumme og alvorlige kriminalsager tegner Benny Frederiksens også et farverigt og fascinerende portræt af en tid i dansk politi, som ikke er mere. Han knappede sin første uniform i en tid, hvor cheferne var veteraner fra krigens tid, der havde siddet i koncentrationslejr og ordnede politiforretninger bevæbnet med porter og cigar. Han var ung betjent med moderigtigt overskæg, dengang uniformen var en livsstil, og en rigtig politimand ikke sjældent havde tre-fire forliste ægteskaber på samvittigheden. Og han ser tilbage på sin tid i Uropatruljen og Rejseholdet, hvor han fik venner for livet og opklarede ”sine” største sager sammen med de bedste efterforskere i faget; blandt andet mordet på 12-årige Mia, der rystede Danmark; Sonay-drabet, Danmarks første store sag om æresdrab; og det store våbenkup på Antvorskov Kaserne.