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Against the Flow - Tom Fort - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Against the Flow - Tom Fort - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

''You have to be on your guard when you go back to special places. You may be able to locate them easily enough on the map, but maps tell only one story. Times change and places and people with them. The memory plays curious tricks, and things aren''t always as you remember or expect.'' Twenty years ago, Tom Fort drove his little red car onto the ferry at Felixstowe, bound for all points east. Eastern Europe was still a faraway place, just emerging from its half-century of waking nightmare, blinking, injured, full of fears but importantly full of hope too. Things were different then. Czechoslovakia was still Czechoslovakia, Russia was the USSR and the Warsaw Pact had not formally dissolved. But what did exist then, as they do now, were the rivers: the nations'' lifeblood. It was along and by these rivers that Fort travelled around Eastern Europe meeting its people and immersing himself in its culture.Since that trip though, much has changed and in more recent years around one million Poles have settled in Britain. Fort''s local paper has a Polish edition, his supermarket has a full range of Polish bread, sausage and beer and an influx of Polish businesses opened in his town centre. And it''s not just the Poles, his gym has a Lithuanian trainer and the woman who cuts his hair is from Hungary. As a tide of people began to leave Eastern Europe and settle in the UK, Tom Fort started to wonder about what they were leaving behind and whether the friends he had made all those years ago remained. And so he decided to make the journey again, travelling against the flow of the steady human stream to explore the once familiar places. As he did so, many began to return as the recession took hold of Western Europe. Tom was keen to find out what had changed and how the places, people and way of life had moved on and of course fit in a spot of fishing along the way.

DKK 161.00
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Critical Mass - Philip Ball - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Critical Mass - Philip Ball - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Is there a ''physics of society''? Philip Ball''s investigation into human nature ranges from Hobbes and Adam Smith to modern work on traffic flow and market trading, across economics, sociology and psychology. Ball shows how much of human behaviour we can understand when we cease trying to predict and analyse the behaviour of individuals and look to the impact of hundreds, thousands or millions of individual human decisions, in circumstances in which human beings both co-operate and conflict, when their aggregate behaviour is constructive and when it is destructive. By perhaps Britain''s leading young science writer, this is a deeply thought-provoking book, causing us to examine our own behaviour, whether in buying the new Harry Potter book, voting for a particular party or responding to the lures of advertisers.

DKK 126.00
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Pompeii - Robert Harris - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Pompeii - Robert Harris - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

***OUT NOW, PRECIPICE , THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS*** ''A pulse-rate-speeding masterpiece'' Sunday Times ''A stunning novel . . . the subtlety and power of its construction holds our attention to the end'' The Times During a sweltering week in late August, as Rome''s richest citizens relax in their villas around Pompeii and Herculaneum, there are ominous warnings that something is going wrong. Wells and springs are failing, a man has disappeared, and now the greatest aqueduct in the world - the mighty Aqua Augusta - has suddenly ceased to flow . . .Through the eyes of four characters - a young engineer, an adolescent girl, a corrupt millionaire and an elderly scientist - Robert Harris brilliantly recreates a luxurious world on the brink of destruction.''As explosive as Etna, as addictive as a thriller, as satisfying as great history'' Daily Telegraph

DKK 119.00
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Friends And Other Enemies - Diana Stainforth - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Friends And Other Enemies - Diana Stainforth - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

WHO NEEDS FRIENDS?Poor little rich girl Ryder Harding did. And her father bought them with his money. Touchy and awkward, Ryder moves into a flat with the intriguing Alix Bassingham and talented, red-haired Imogen Lydden and, suddenly, she blossoms.OR ENEMIES?But when Ryder''s unscrupulous businessman father is imprisoned for fraud, her new-found confidence is shattered. Her lover betrays her. Her friends appear to let her down. Alone and penniless, with her five-year-old brother to look after, Ryder has only one asset - her father''s legacy of Bailing Airfield.FRIENDS AND OTHER ENEMIESCharting the ebb and flow of female friendships and set against a background of international polo and transatlantic airlines, this is a powerful contemporary saga of a woman who throws down a challenge - to life, to business and to the tough, unpredictable man who loves her.

DKK 168.00
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Unsafe Thinking: How to be Creative and Bold When You Need It Most - Jonah Sachs - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Unsafe Thinking: How to be Creative and Bold When You Need It Most - Jonah Sachs - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

_____________ ‘An array of fresh insights on creativity, motivation and staying in “ flow ” Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell Is Human _____________ In Unsafe Thinking , creativity guru Jonah Sachs demonstrates that the most remarkable and trailblazing individuals – from the Google programmer who disobeyed his managers in order to revolutionise the world’s email systems, to the mayor who employed mime artists to transform his city''s traffic problem – are those who dramatically reject the lure of what they know. He draws on cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to uncover the specific mental habits that account for the success of those who break the mould. And he reveals how, by embracing a handful of simple brain-hacks and cognitive tools, we can all harness the power of the unsafe thinkers. By revealing the secrets of those who reject our society’s outmoded approach to work, Unsafe Thinking promises to unleash the hidden power of creativity in all of us. _____________ ‘An enchanting book about how to question the conventional, challenge the status quo, and unlock the creative solutions right under your nose.’ Adam Grant, author of Originals ‘Fascinating . . . Sachs has practical tools for success.’ Forbes ‘ A must-read for anyone facing a changing world. ’ Jonah Berger, author of Contagious

DKK 120.00
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No Good Deed - John Niven - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

No Good Deed - John Niven - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

***Now available for preorder: KILL ''EM ALL, the stunning sequel to KILL YOUR FRIENDS*** The viciously funny novel by John Niven, bestselling author of Kill Your Friends and Straight White Male . What do you do when a homeless man knows your name?How about when he turns out to be a friend you haven’t seen in twenty years?Do you treat him to a hot meal and see him on his way?Give him a wad of middle-class guilt money?Or take him in and get him back on his feet?For Alan, there’s no question – only natural that he’d want to see his old mate Craig off the streets, even if only for a few nights, and into some clean clothes.But what if the successful life you’ve made for yourself – good job, happy marriage, lovely kids, grand Victorian house (you did well out of the property boom, thank you very much) – is one that that your old pal would quite like to have too? Even if it means taking it from you? Following the divergent lives of two childhood friends, No Good Deed is a funny and painful examination of friendship, the strange currents of ambition, loathing, pity and affection that flow between people over the decades, and of men getting older as they fail and succeed.

DKK 120.00
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Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

***NEW NOVEL ATMOSPHERE COMING JUNE 2025 – PREORDER NOW***From the bestselling author of DAISY JONES & THE SIX and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO ''Thank you Taylor Jenkins Reid for the escapism we all need - a sex-on-the-beach cocktail (quite literally) of a book'' PANDORA SYKES ''I LOVE it . . . I can''t remember the last time I read a book that was so fun'' DOLLY ALDERTON ''It''s 365 pages of pure exhilaration '' THE TIMES August,1983, it is the day of Nina Riva''s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone who is anyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: surfer and supermodel Nina, brothers Jay and Hud, and their adored baby sister Kit. Together, the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over - especially as the children of the legendary singer Mick Riva.By midnight the party will be completely out of control.By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames.But before that first spark in the early hours of dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family will all come bubbling to the surface. ''T he perfect, literal, beach read, with the emotional depth of the ocean '' HOLLY BOURNE ''It''s a full on escapist delight'' STYLIST ''This summer''s must-read novel'' RED Taylor Jenkins-Reid, Sunday Times bestseller, April 2023

DKK 120.00
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Working Hard, Hardly Working - Grace Beverley - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Working Hard, Hardly Working - Grace Beverley - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''Excellent.'' The Times '' Offers a fresh take on how to create your own balance, be more productive and feel fulfilled in the high-pressure social media age.'' Cosmopolitan , 12 BEST NEW BOOKS TO READ '' Serves some serious inspiration for the business-minded.'' Bustle, TOP DEBUT BOOKS OF 2021 ''Pinpoints and unpacks the confusing and impossible messages we are all fed about modern work, how we are supposedly meant to be "nailing" all areas of our life all at once.'' Emma Gannon ________________ We all know the pressure of feeling like we should be grinding 24/7 while simultaneously being told that we should ''just relax'' and take care of ourselves, like we somehow have to decide between success and sanity. But in today''s complex working world, where every hobby can be a hustle and social media is the lens through which we view ourselves and others, this seemingly impossible choice couldn''t be further from our reality.In Working Hard, Hardly Working , entrepreneur and self-proclaimed ''lazy workaholic'' Grace Beverley challenges this unrealistic and unnecessary split, and offers a fresh take on how to create your own balance, be more productive and feel fulfilled. ________________ A BOOK TO HELP YOU: Create your own Productivity Method: Work smart and do more of what you love Make your routine work for you: Optimise your habits and reap the benefits Understand your value: Get into your flow and enjoy your everyday Engage in effective self-care: How stepping back can help you move forwards

DKK 127.00
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London's Lost Rivers - Paul Talling - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

London's Lost Rivers - Paul Talling - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

Packed with surprising and fascinating information, London''s Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it''s essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past... ''An amazing book'' -- BBC Radio London ''Talling''s highly visual, fact-packed, waffle-free account is the freshest take we''ve yet seen. A must-buy for anyone who enjoys the "hidden" side of London -- Londonist ''A fascinating and stylish guide to exploring the capital''s forgotten brooks, waterways, canals and ditches ... it''s a terrific book'' - Walk ''Pocket-sized, beautifully designed, illustrated and informative - in short a joy to read, handle and use'' -- ***** Reader review ''Delightful, informative and beautifully produced'' -- ***** Reader review ''A small gem. A really great book. I can''t put it down'' -- ***** Reader review ''Fascinating from start to finish'' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************From the sources of the Fleet in Hampstead''s ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall, via the meander of the Westbourne through ''Knight''s Bridge'' and the Tyburn''s curve along Marylebone Lane, London''s Lost Rivers unearths the hidden waterways that flow beneath the streets of the capital . Paul Talling investigates how these rivers shaped the city - forming borough boundaries and transport networks, fashionable spas and stagnant slums - and how they all eventually gave way to railways, roads and sewers. Armed with his camera, he traces their routes and reveals their often overlooked remains: riverside pubs on the Old Kent Road, healing wells in King''s Cross, ''stink pipes'' in Hammersmith and gurgling gutters on streets across the city. Packed with maps and over 100 colour photographs, London''s Lost Rivers uncovers the watery history of the city''s most famous sights, bringing to life the very different London that lies beneath our feet.

DKK 155.00
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My Name is Anna - Lizzy Barber - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

My Name is Anna - Lizzy Barber - Bog - Cornerstone - Plusbog.dk

**FROM THE AUTHOR OF RICHARD AND JUDY''S BOOK CLUB PICK OUT OF HER DEPTH.** _________________________________ Two women - desperate to unlock the truth. How far will they go to lay the past to rest? ANNA has been taught that virtue is the path to God. But on her eighteenth birthday she defies her Mamma''s rules and visits Florida''s biggest theme park. She has never been allowed to go - so why, when she arrives, does everything seem so familiar ? And is there a connection to the mysterious letter she receives on the same day? ROSIE has grown up in the shadow of the missing sister she barely remembers, her family fractured by years of searching without leads. Now, on the fifteenth anniversary of her sister''s disappearance, the media circus resumes in full flow, and Rosie vows to uncover the truth. But will she find the answer before it tears her family apart? _________________________________ ''A dark, addictive read, with a real heart at its core. I loved it'' - Amy Lloyd, bestselling author of The Innocent Wife ''A compelling read that''s itching to be made into a TV two-parter'' RED ''Provides a clever, unexpected solution, by way of some fine writing'' The Times ''Enthralling and deeply moving'' DAILY MAIL ''Dark, disturbing and powerful, the gripping plot is full of twists, turns and suspense. You will not want to put it down'' Candis ''One of those thrillers in which it is almost impossible not to flick ahead'' Alison Flood, Observer ''Skillfully-plotted...the journey to the truth is one of high tension'' Sunday Times Crime Club '' It''s the big emotions this book evokes that make you keep reading '' Good Housekeeping ''Barber has created characters with sufficient appeal to fuel real suspense'' Guardian ''With well-judged interweaving narratives and plenty of rich description, this is an absorbing and promising debut'' Spectator ''A gripping story about loss, memory and love'' Best ''Compelling, emotional and haunting in ways beyond your imagination, this story is everything I hoped it would be and more. A must-read for 2019'' Books of All Kinds ''If you like compulsive psychological dramas with emotionally complex characters, make this your next read'' Culture Fly ''A gripping one-sitting read... this is a deft and assured debut novel from Lizzy Barber'' Shots Magazine ''I ripped through it in no time at all and thought the writing was wonderful and the storyline gripping.'' Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour ''You won''t put it down until you finish it!'' Prima ONE OF THE BEST NEW CRIME NOVELS FOR 2019 - Spectator

DKK 113.00
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