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In this third volume of Andrey Kurkov's war diaries, Ukraine's greatest living writer chronicles the third year of the full-scale invasion from his home in Kyiv and from journeys all over the country – capturing moments of horror, resilience, absurdity and grace with unmatched clarity. From the home front to the trenches, Kurkov captures the rhythms of survival – the quiet rituals, unlikely joys, unexpected humour and appalling costs – in an intimate and deeply moving record of national endurance.

Alexandra Chan thinks she has life figured out until, in the Year of the Ram, the death of her father—her last parent—brings her to her knees, an event seemingly foretold in Chinese mythology. A left-brained archaeologist and successful tiger daughter, Chan finds her logical approach to life utterly fails her in the face of this profound grief. Unable to find a way forward, she must either burn to ash or forge herself anew.

From the Streets to a Man – Part Two is a raw continuation of a real-life journey through survival, pressure, and transformation. Growing up in North Philadelphia, L navigates a world where violence, loyalty, and money shaped everyday life. As the stakes rise and fatherhood enters the picture, the mindset begins to shift from reacting to building, from chaos to control.

25 Jahre Halligleben mit Bestsellerautorin Katja Just – Zeit, das mit einem neuen Buch zu feiern! Hallig Hooge ist für Katja Just zur geliebten Heimat geworden. In ihrem neuen Buch nimmt sie uns mit in ihren Alltag inmitten des Wattenmeers und ihre Zeit als Hallig-Bürgermeisterin, in der ihr...

I still remember the morning of January 7, 2025. I awoke to an odd scent of burning... both natural and chemical. I went downstairs and opened my kitchen door, like I do most mornings. Typically, I'm greeted with the joyful sounds of children heading to school, but this time I found the air thick, the density burning to my eyes and seemingly layered onto my skin, my clothes. The streets were oddly vacant.

Part memoir, part biography, this is a journey of change and transformation. This memoir offers a collection of Dan's life learnings and challenges, and her ride on the emotional rollercoaster called life. It demonstrates that life is not linear, and when we overcome its challenges we face everything and rise. We build our resilience and come out stronger and wiser. Some days it may not feel as though we are strong, but it's step by step, day by day moving forward; even small steps in the right direction are still progress.

On cold, damp Dublin day, Padraig enters Ryan’s of Parkgate Street in a dark and despairing mood – and meets the man. From this moment nothing is the same as he begins a journey in which he discovers his ability to truly lead and, in so doing, turns around a faltering business. This metaphorical journey is paralleled by a real one through various Dublin pubs, and the extraordinary people who can be met in these establishments. Pints of stout are consumed, profound conversations are had, and odd coincidences occur as the tale unfolds.

The perfect Christmas gift, this beautiful book explains how the bearded, red clad, big bellied, reindeer driving jovial gent came to be the face of Christmas, and reveals the historical origins of Saint Nicholas over seventeen hundred years ago in the Eastern Roman Empire. In a winding, magical...

Serving Without a Uniform: Reporting Truth In Defense Of Freedom is the inspirational autobiography of Mahtab Farid—award-winning journalist, U.S. diplomat, and American patriot—who has dedicated her life to advancing truth, freedom, and national security.

I fell in love with the bush (forest), the rugged terrain, the loneliness and wildness all rolled into a parcel and wrapped with the excitement of unknown territory. I was 14 and from that day, wanted nothing more than to immerse myself in the isolation and romance of the lonely Pakihi Valley.

Not every call ends when the sirens go quiet. In this reflective memoir, a veteran fire officer looks back on the moments that stayed - long after the uniform came off and the shift ended. Told in short, powerful chapters, these stories aren't about flames or headlines, but about people: the quiet weight of leadership, the cost of responsibility, and the small human moments that shape a life of service.

A book to lift your spirits: inspiring stories of people’s happiest moments from a journey to every country in the world It is said that fewer people have visited every country in the world than have been to space. On May 30, 2025, Michael Angelo Zervos became one of them. In every country he...

From the author who redefined motherhood for the modern age comes an unflinchingly honest account of midlife, identity, and recovery By her mid-forties Angela Garbes had built a good life. She was a successful author with a loving husband, two kids, and a thriving community. Her writing on...

In this wise, moving, and unexpectedly humorous memoir, David Belden traces a lifelong quest to unite the personal and the political, the spiritual and the secular. Born in postwar London to parents who believed their faith-based movement—the Oxford Group, later Moral Re-Armament (MRA)—could literally "remake the world," Belden grew up surrounded by the conviction that personal transformation could end poverty, war, and hatred.

Vom Kotti in die Welt - Die wahre Geschichte der 36 Boys: Kreuzberg, in den späten 80ern. Hier, zwischen Mauer und Abrisshäusern, gründen Kreuzberger Jungs die 36 Boys, viele von ihnen „Gastarbeiter"-Kinder. Ihre Geschichte handelt von Armut und Ausgrenzung, aber auch von Freundschaft und Zusammenhalt. Paul Christoph Gäbler erzählt ihre Geschichte basierend auf Gesprächen mit ehemaligen Mitgliedern der Gang, aus der unter anderem Kickbox-Weltmeister Muzaffer „Muci" Tosun, Rapper Killa Hakan und Sternekoch Tim Raue hervorgingen.

American Immigrant What does it really mean to start over from nothing? To leave behind your country, your language, and everything familiar—and step into the unknown with more fear than certainty? American Immigrant is not just a story about moving to the United States. It’s a deeply personal memoir about rebuilding yourself when life strips everything away and forces you to confront who you truly are.

What happens when a girl named T and an AI named Sparky start having conversations? This isn’t just an audiobook—it’s an experiment in innovation, humor, and deep thought between human intuition and artificial intelligence. The topics are intentionally diverse, reflecting honest conversations on resilience, authenticity, and the ethics of AI—told through the lens of a digital marketer who values user experience above all. It’s a bold blend of self-reflection and lighthearted fun.

Set against the backdrop of San Diego, a first-generation millennial navigates the sweeping cultural and societal changes reshaping Southern California. "Fire" recounts the devastation wrought by the 2003 Cedar Fire. It explores its lasting impact on the rural Julian community, where skyrocketing insurance and local corruption have driven residents away. The narrative draws parallels to the LA Paradise Fire, questioning the security of investing in high-risk zones. As fire becomes big business, the community grapples with whether true recovery is possible.

Vierzig Jahre fehlen zwischen Mutter und Tochter. Ein Leben, das niemand erklärt hat. Und eine Tochter, die erst spät begreift, dass man auch ohne Vergangenheit bleiben kann. Die letzten Jahre sind kein Neubeginn. Sie sind das, was übrig bleibt, wenn man aufhört zu warten. Wenn man stehen bleibt. Wenn man sagt: Ich bin da. Und ich bleibe.

هذا الكتاب تنقيبٌ عن مناطق غير مألوفة في عقل أم كلثوم الناقد والمبتكر، وفي النص الشعري الذي غنّته على امتداد عمرها في الغناء. وهو كشفٌ عن قدرتها على الانتقاء والاختيار والتأليف، وعن طبيعة النصوص التي قدّمتها بوعي ورؤية واقتدار. تقول عن كاتبها المفضل: "الكاتب المفضل عندي هو طه حسين. فكتاباته فيها رقة الشعر وموسيقاه. وكلما قرأت كتابه "الأيام" أحسست أني أمام شاعر حساس موهوب؛ كلماته غنية بالأنغام؛ غنية بالأصالة الشعرية. وهو في حقيقته مجموعة من القصائد الجميلة البديعة. طه حسين هو الكاتب الشاعر". ويقول طه حسين عنها "أسهمت أم كلثوم عندما غنّت القصيدة في إثبات جمال العربية وطواعية موسيقاها، حتى في أصعب الكلمات لموسيقى الغناء. كان لصوتها فضل في انتشار الشعر العربي على ألسنة العامة والخاصة".