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The Maths of Life and Death - Kit Yates - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Maths of Life and Death - Kit Yates - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

"This is an exquisitely interesting book. It''s a deeply serious one too and, for those like me who have little maths, it''s delightfully readable" - IAN MCEWAN "Kit Yates is a natural storyteller. Through fascinating stories and examples, he shows how maths is the beating heart of so much of modern life. An exciting new voice in the world of science communication" - MARCUS DU SAUTOY "Used wisely, mathematics can save your life. Used unwisely, it can ruin it. A lucid and enthralling account of why maths matters in everyone''s life. A real eye-opener." - Prof Ian Stewart FRS, author of Do Dice Play God? __________ Maths is the story of the world around us, and the wisdom it gives us can be the difference between success and disaster. We are all doing maths all the time, from the way we communicate with each other to the way we travel, from how we work to how we relax. Many of us are aware of this. But few of us really appreciate the full power of maths - the extent to which its influence is not only in every office and every home, but also in every courtroom and hospital ward.In this eye-opening and extraordinary book, Yates explores the true stories of life-changing events in which the application - or misapplication - of mathematics has played a critical role: patients crippled by faulty genes and entrepreneurs bankrupted by faulty algorithms; innocent victims of miscarriages of justice and the unwitting victims of software glitches. We follow stories of investors who have lost fortunes and parents who have lost children, all because of mathematical misunderstandings.Along the way, Yates arms us with simple mathematical rules and tools that can help us make better decisions in our increasingly quantitative society. You will discover why it''s always sensible to question a statistic, often vital to ask for a second opinion and sometimes surprisingly handy to stick to the 37% rule...

DKK 127.00
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The Last House - R. G. Adams - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Last House - R. G. Adams - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''I''m completely hooked. Adams is a skilled and engaging writer'' Alex Marwood THREE GENERATIONS OF SECRETS Social worker Kit Goddard is convinced that Sandbeach Child Services have let an injured seventeen-year-old boy down, just like they''d done to her brother ten years earlier. Since the referral came in, it had been passed between departments, her own manager Georgia and colleague Tim brushing it off as a low risk, low priority case. But Kit can''t shake the feeling that something isn''t quite right. Scanning the referral, she notices that the house seventeen-year-old Dylan Meredith lives in with his ''weird'' mother had been described as decrepit. The anonymous caller said he was injured, frightened and afraid to tell the truth. As Kit begins to look deeper into the history of the family, she learns that Dylan''s grandmother had been an inpatient at Penlan psychiatric hospital and had died there in 2012. But as her colleague Tim had stressed, this was not a case for psychiatric services. In a bid to trace the anonymous caller for more information, Kit sets off to the small coastal town of Rock. Only to be confronted with the sense of strangeness that surrounds the Meredith family and the rumours that have troubled this small community for years. An intense psychological thriller, The Last House shows that the darkest secrets are hidden within the walls. But no matter how big you build them the truth will always find a way of breaking out.

DKK 182.00
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The Last House - R. G. Adams - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Last House - R. G. Adams - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''I''m completely hooked. Adams is a skilled and engaging writer'' Alex Marwood THREE GENERATIONS OF SECRETS Social worker Kit Goddard is convinced that Sandbeach Child Services have let an injured seventeen-year-old boy down, just like they''d done to her brother ten years earlier. Since the referral came in, it had been passed between departments, her own manager Georgia and colleague Tim brushing it off as a low risk, low priority case. But Kit can''t shake the feeling that something isn''t quite right. Scanning the referral, she notices that the house seventeen-year-old Dylan Meredith lives in with his ''weird'' mother had been described as decrepit. The anonymous caller said he was injured, frightened and afraid to tell the truth. As Kit begins to look deeper into the history of the family, she learns that Dylan''s grandmother had been an inpatient at Penlan psychiatric hospital and had died there in 2012. But as her colleague Tim had stressed, this was not a case for psychiatric services. In a bid to trace the anonymous caller for more information, Kit sets off to the small coastal town of Rock. Only to be confronted with the sense of strangeness that surrounds the Meredith family and the rumours that have troubled this small community for years. An intense psychological thriller, The Last House shows that the darkest secrets are hidden within the walls. But no matter how big you build them the truth will always find a way of breaking out. What readers are saying about THE LAST HOUSE ''Gripping'' 5* ''Brilliant'' 5* ''Engaging'' 5* ''Full of twists'' 5*

DKK 126.00
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50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know - Mark Henderson - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know - Mark Henderson - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Master the ideas that have shaped the study of genetics today. In a series of 50 accessible essays, Mark Henderson and Helen Sims introduce and explain the central ideas of genetics, beginning with the theory of evolution to the very latest, cutting-edge developments in gene therapy and artificial life.From the double helix and how nature and nurture work together, to genetic testing and race, 50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to this young and ground-breaking strand of science.

DKK 119.00
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How to Expect the Unexpected - Kit Yates - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

How to Expect the Unexpected - Kit Yates - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book of 2023 ''Delightfully clear and vivid to read...A splendid book! Philip Pullman ''Absolutely fascinating'' James O''Brien ''An exceptional book - readable, funny and more needed than ever'' Dr Chris van Tulleken, bestselling author of Ultra-Processed People · Are you more likely to become a professional footballer if your surname is Ball?· How can you be one hundred per cent sure you will win a bet?· Why did so many Pompeiians stay put while Mount Vesuvius was erupting?· How do you prevent a nuclear war?Ever since the dawn of human civilisation, we have been trying to make predictions about what''s in store for us. We do this on a personal level, so that we can get on with our lives efficiently (should I hang my laundry out to dry, or will it rain?). But we also have to predict on a much larger scale, often for the good of our broader society (how can we spot economic downturns or prevent terrorist attacks?). For just as long, we have been getting it wrong. From religious oracles to weather forecasters, and from politicians to economists, we are subjected to poor predictions all the time. Our job is to separate the good from the bad. Unfortunately, the foibles of our own biology - the biases that ultimately make us human - can let us down when it comes to making rational inferences about the world around us. And that can have disastrous consequences. How to Expect the Unexpected will teach you how and why predictions go wrong, help you to spot phony forecasts and give you a better chance of getting your own predictions correct.

DKK 241.00
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How to Expect the Unexpected - Kit Yates - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

How to Expect the Unexpected - Kit Yates - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book of 2023 ''Delightfully clear and vivid to read...A splendid book! Philip Pullman ''Absolutely fascinating'' James O''Brien ''An exceptional book - readable, funny and more needed than ever'' Dr Chris van Tulleken, bestselling author of Ultra-Processed People · Are you more likely to become a professional footballer if your surname is Ball?· How can you be one hundred per cent sure you will win a bet?· Why did so many Pompeiians stay put while Mount Vesuvius was erupting?· How do you prevent a nuclear war?Ever since the dawn of human civilisation, we have been trying to make predictions about what''s in store for us. We do this on a personal level, so that we can get on with our lives efficiently (should I hang my laundry out to dry, or will it rain?). But we also have to predict on a much larger scale, often for the good of our broader society (how can we spot economic downturns or prevent terrorist attacks?). For just as long, we have been getting it wrong. From religious oracles to weather forecasters, and from politicians to economists, we are subjected to poor predictions all the time. Our job is to separate the good from the bad. Unfortunately, the foibles of our own biology - the biases that ultimately make us human - can let us down when it comes to making rational inferences about the world around us. And that can have disastrous consequences. How to Expect the Unexpected will teach you how and why predictions go wrong, help you to spot phony forecasts and give you a better chance of getting your own predictions correct.

DKK 168.00
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All the Hollow of the Sky - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

All the Hollow of the Sky - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Jedediah''s father walked out of his life forty years ago. Now he''s back. He won''t apologise, he doesn''t explain - and, impossibly, he hasn''t aged a day. If you asked the folks of Gyrford, they''d tell you Jedediah Smith looked up to his father. After all, Corbie Mackem was the Sarsen Shepherd: the man who saved the Smith clan from Ab, the terrifyingly well-meaning fey who blighted a whole generation with unwanted gifts. Corbie was a good fairy-smith. And if he wasn''t a good father, well, that isn''t something Jedediah likes to talk about. Especially since no one knows where Corbie''s body lies: the day of his son''s wedding, forty-odd years ago, he set off to travel and was never seen again.These days Jedediah is a respectable elder, more concerned with his wayward grandson John than with his long-buried past, and he has other problems on his mind. There''s the preparations for Saint Clement''s Day, and the odd fact that birds all over the county have taken to hiding themselves, and the misbehaviour of Left-Lop the pig - which has grown vegetation all over its back, escaped its farm and taken to making personal remarks at folks in alarmingly alliterative verse.But then disaster strikes. Ab is back. And Corbie, thought long dead, returns to Gyrford - younger than his son . . . "Prepare to be utterly enchanted!" Alison Littlewood, author of The Crow Garden

DKK 211.00
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In the Heart of Hidden Things - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

In the Heart of Hidden Things - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Everyone knows that if you fall afoul of the People, you must travel the miles to Gyrford, where uncounted generations of fairy-smiths have protected the county with cold iron, good counsel and unvarnished opinions about your common sense.But shielding the weak from the strong can make enemies. Ephraim Brady has money and power, and the bitter will to hurt those who cross him. And if he can''t touch elder farrier Jedediah Smith, he can harm those the Smiths care about. The Smiths care about Tobias Ware, born on a night when the blazing fey dog Black Hal roared past the Wares'' gate. Tobias doesn''t understand the language or laws of men, and he can''t keep away from the Bellame woods, where trespass is a hanging offence. If Toby is to survive, he needs protection. It should be a manageable job. Jedediah Smith has a head on his shoulders, and so too (mostly) does his son Matthew. Only Matthew''s son John has turned out a little . . . uncommon. But he means well. It wasn''t his fault the bramble bush put on a berry-head and started taking offence. Or that Tobias upset it. But John''s not yet learned that if you follow the things other folk don''t see, they might drag those you love into the path of ruin.

DKK 155.00
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In the Heart of Hidden Things - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

In the Heart of Hidden Things - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Everyone knows that if you fall afoul of the People, you must travel the miles to Gyrford, where uncounted generations of fairy-smiths have protected the county with cold iron, good counsel and unvarnished opinions about your common sense.But shielding the weak from the strong can make enemies. Ephraim Brady has money and power, and the bitter will to hurt those who cross him. And if he can''t touch elder farrier Jedediah Smith, he can harm those the Smiths care about. The Smiths care about Tobias Ware, born on a night when the blazing fey dog Black Hal roared past the Wares'' gate. Tobias doesn''t understand the language or laws of men, and he can''t keep away from the Bellame woods, where trespass is a hanging offence. If Toby is to survive, he needs protection. It should be a manageable job. Jedediah Smith has a head on his shoulders, and so too (mostly) does his son Matthew. Only Matthew''s son John has turned out a little . . . uncommon. But he means well. It wasn''t his fault the bramble bush put on a berry-head and started taking offence. Or that Tobias upset it. But John''s not yet learned that if you follow the things other folk don''t see, they might drag those you love into the path of ruin.

DKK 127.00
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In the Heart of Hidden Things - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

In the Heart of Hidden Things - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Everyone knows that if you fall afoul of the People, you must travel the miles to Gyrford, where uncounted generations of fairy-smiths have protected the county with cold iron, good counsel and unvarnished opinions about your common sense.But shielding the weak from the strong can make enemies. Ephraim Brady has money and power, and the bitter will to hurt those who cross him. And if he can''t touch elder farrier Jedediah Smith, he can harm those the Smiths care about. The Smiths care about Tobias Ware, born on a night when the blazing fey dog Black Hal roared past the Wares'' gate. Tobias doesn''t understand the language or laws of men, and he can''t keep away from the Bellame woods, where trespass is a hanging offence. If Toby is to survive, he needs protection. It should be a manageable job. Jedediah Smith has a head on his shoulders, and so too (mostly) does his son Matthew. Only Matthew''s son John has turned out a little . . . uncommon. But he means well. It wasn''t his fault the bramble bush put on a berry-head and started taking offence. Or that Tobias upset it. But John''s not yet learned that if you follow the things other folk don''t see, they might drag those you love into the path of ruin.

DKK 190.00
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All the Hollow of the Sky - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

All the Hollow of the Sky - Kit Whitfield - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Jedediah''s father walked out of his life forty years ago. Now he''s back. He won''t apologise, he doesn''t explain - and, impossibly, he hasn''t aged a day. If you asked the folks of Gyrford, they''d tell you Jedediah Smith looked up to his father. After all, Corbie Mackem was the Sarsen Shepherd: the man who saved the Smith clan from Ab, the terrifyingly well-meaning fey who blighted a whole generation with unwanted gifts. Corbie was a good fairy-smith. And if he wasn''t a good father, well, that isn''t something Jedediah likes to talk about. Especially since no one knows where Corbie''s body lies: the day of his son''s wedding, forty-odd years ago, he set off to travel and was never seen again.These days Jedediah is a respectable elder, more concerned with his wayward grandson John than with his long-buried past, and he has other problems on his mind. There''s the preparations for Saint Clement''s Day, and the odd fact that birds all over the county have taken to hiding themselves, and the misbehaviour of Left-Lop the pig - which has grown vegetation all over its back, escaped its farm and taken to making personal remarks at folks in alarmingly alliterative verse.But then disaster strikes. Ab is back. And Corbie, thought long dead, returns to Gyrford - younger than his son . . .

DKK 141.00
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The Envoy - Edward Wilson - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Envoy - Edward Wilson - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The brilliant opening novel of the Catesby series, by a former special forces officer and ''the thinking person''s John le Carre'' ''Edward Wilson seems poised to inherit the mantle of John le Carré'' Irish Independent ''More George Smiley than James Bond, Catesby will delight those readers looking for less blood and more intelligence in their spy thrillers'' Publishers Weekly London, 1956. The height of the Cold War. On the face of it, Kit Fournier is a senior diplomat at the US embassy in Grosvenor Square. But that''s not the full story. He is also CIA Chief of Station. With the nuclear arms race looming large, Kit goes undercover to meet with his KGB counterpart to pass on secret information about British spies. In a world where truth means deception and love means honey trap, sexual blackmail and personal betrayal are essential skills. As the H-bomb apocalypse hangs over London, Kit Fournier faces a crisis of the soul. The unveiling of his own dark personal secrets will prove more deadly than any of his coded dispatches. ''A glorious, seething broth of historical fact and old-fashioned spy story'' The Times ''A sophisticated, convincing novel that shows governments and their secret services as cynically exploitative and utterly ruthless'' Sunday Telegraph Praise for Edward Wilson: ''Stylistically sophisticated . . . Wilson knows how to hold the reader''s attention'' W.G. Sebald ''A reader is really privileged to come across something like this'' Alan Sillitoe

DKK 127.00
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Death Awaits in Durham - Helen Cox - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Death Awaits in Durham - Helen Cox - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A page-turning cosy mystery set in Durham, for fans of Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands. ''A 2020 Miss Marple'' Woman''s Way ********** When librarian and budding private investigator Kitt Hartley visits her ex-assistant Grace Edwards in Durham, she soon learns of an unsolved murder.A year ago Jodie Perkins, a Mechanics student, disappeared after her student-radio broadcast was cut short with a deafening scream. The police suspect Jodie was murdered although her body was never found.Keen to be on the front line of one of Kitt''s investigations, Grace convinces Kit to use her recent private investigator training to solve the mystery. Can Kitt and Grace uncover the truth?********** ''With eccentric characters and an intricate plot, this new series set in York is one to get your teeth into'' Candis

DKK 113.00
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Hidden Strengths - Claire Lazebnik - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Hidden Strengths - Claire Lazebnik - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

A groundbreaking, long overdue book that explains how to identify your autistic child''s strengths and abilities and then use them as a tool for social communication, improved learning, and overall growth. The strengths of children and young adults diagnosed with ASD are commonly overlooked, even by trained professionals. Outdated attitudes, lack of sufficient training and an overreliance on standardised testing works against recognising their capabilities.Focusing on the importance of motivation strategies, Hidden Strengths shows you how to build on every autistic child''s interests and strengths. Through real-life stories of individuals whose innate abilities blossomed once they were acknowledged, this book dispels unhelpful stereotypes and will help you unlock your child''s potential. It also aims to educate the wider community in how to support, accept and embrace the gifts autistic individuals offer. ''Will help both parents and teachers find and develop a child''s unique skills in memory, music, math, art, and attention to details. Development of these skills can lead to both a more rewarding life and possible careers'' Temple Grandin, PhD, New York Times bestselling author

DKK 168.00
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User Experience Design - Mark Wells - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

User Experience Design - Mark Wells - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''A great introduction to the subject and a fascinating read.'' - James Friedlander-Boss, Brand Experience Manager, vvast ''An accessible but comprehensive introduction to UX Design.'' - Dave Watson, Norwich University of the Arts We all engage with digital user experience design and user interfaces every day - if you are reading this on an e-commerce platform then you are doing it right now. This is an invaluable introduction for designers and creatives on how to create successful digital environments for users. The discipline of design is increasingly carried out in the virtual sphere, with a greater emphasis on user interaction and user experience than ever before. This book takes students through the crucial stages and skills that are needed for creating successful interactive digital environments, including:- Data collection- User analysis - Testing- Creating valid content- Design for different devices and platforms- Prototyping and visualizationVisual examples range from screen shots to diagrams and physical prototypes, while case studies featuring digital agencies and creatives from around the world show how they approach each project.

DKK 244.00
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How to Win a Grand Prix - Bernie Collins - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

How to Win a Grand Prix - Bernie Collins - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Lifts the lid on how an F1 team really works. Formula 1 drivers are the public face of Grand Prix racing but behind every driver is a team of several hundred people sharing the same passionate desire to win. On race day it's the Team Strategist who calls the shots, working under immense pressure to make split-second and crucial decisions. Welcome to Bernie Collins' world. ​ Through her eyes and experience as a Chief Race Engineer and F1 Team Strategist, Bernie Collins takes the reader behind the scenes of a Formula 1 team - both in the factory and at the races - to uncover what it takes to put two Formula 1 cars on the grid and go racing. HOW TO WIN A GRAND PRIX gives incredible insight of the entire process from design and construction, through pre-season testing, and how a team prepares for each of the 23 Grands Prix. For race weekend itself, Bernie recreates it hour-by-hour to plunge the reader behind the pit wall and see what it's actually like to get from grid to podium.

DKK 211.00
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How to Win a Grand Prix - Bernie Collins - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

How to Win a Grand Prix - Bernie Collins - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''Bernie is not only a great strategist, but also a great team player and competitor'' Sebastian Vettel ***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** Race-winning team strategist shows how F1 really works. Welcome to Bernie Collins'' world. Formula 1 drivers are the public face of Grand Prix racing but behind every driver is a team of several hundred people sharing the same passionate desire to win. On race day it''s the Team Strategist who calls the shots, working under immense pressure to make split second and crucial decisions. Through her eyes and experience as a Performance Engineer and Head of Race Strategy, Bernie takes you behind the scenes of a Formula 1 team - both in the factory and at the races - to uncover what it takes to put two Formula 1 cars on the grid and go racing. How to Win a Grand Prix gives incredible insight of the entire process from design and construction, through pre-season testing, and how a team prepares for each Grand Prix. For race weekend itself, Bernie recreates it hour-by-hour to plunge the reader behind the pit wall and see what it''s actually like to get from grid to podium.

DKK 126.00
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How to Win a Grand Prix - Bernie Collins - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

How to Win a Grand Prix - Bernie Collins - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''Bernie is not only a great strategist, but also a great team player and competitor'' Sebastian Vettel ***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** Race-winning team strategist shows how F1 really works. Welcome to Bernie Collins'' world. Formula 1 drivers are the public face of Grand Prix racing but behind every driver is a team of several hundred people sharing the same passionate desire to win. On race day it''s the Team Strategist who calls the shots, working under immense pressure to make split second and crucial decisions. Through her eyes and experience as a Performance Engineer and Head of Race Strategy, Bernie takes you behind the scenes of a Formula 1 team - both in the factory and at the races - to uncover what it takes to put two Formula 1 cars on the grid and go racing. How to Win a Grand Prix gives incredible insight of the entire process from design and construction, through pre-season testing, and how a team prepares for each Grand Prix. For race weekend itself, Bernie recreates it hour-by-hour to plunge the reader behind the pit wall and see what it''s actually like to get from grid to podium.

DKK 155.00
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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare - Damien Lewis - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare - Damien Lewis - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

In the bleak moments after defeat on mainland Europe in winter 1939, Winston Churchill knew that Britain had to strike back hard. So Britain's wartime leader called for the lightning development of a completely new kind of warfare, recruiting a band of eccentric free-thinking warriors to become the first 'deniable' secret operatives to strike behind enemy lines, offering these volunteers nothing but the potential for glory and all-but-certain death. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare tells the story of the daring victories for this small force of 'freelance pirates', undertaking devastatingly effective missions against the Nazis, often dressed in enemy uniforms and with enemy kit, breaking all previously held rules of warfare. Master storyteller Damien Lewis brings the adventures of the secret unit to life, weaving together the stories of the soldiers' brotherhood in this compelling narrative, from the unit's earliest missions to the death of their leader just weeks before the end of the war.

DKK 127.00
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Till Death Us Do Part - Penny Stephens - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Till Death Us Do Part - Penny Stephens - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The charming and delightfully cosy debut crime novel from Reverend Penny Stephens.Weddings can be murder . . .Reverend Clare Brakespear is used to a challenge. With a young family to wrangle, a parish to manage and a particularly excitable Golden Retriever by her side, life is never dull. But when she attends a wedding where one of the guests is fatally stabbed with a cake knife, even Clare admits that she might have been given too much to handle this time.As the police investigate the murder, they zero-in on one woman as their prime suspect, who they believe had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the crime. The trouble is, Clare is convinced that they have the wrong person. She might not understand forensic testing and finger-tip searches, but if there's one thing Clare does know, it's people and the complexities of their emotional lives. So she decides to take matters into her own hands. However, investigating a murder is no mean feat and Clare soon finds herself embroiled in a complex web of family secrets and deceptions. Is she in way over her head or can she find the real killer before an innocent woman is sent down?

DKK 159.00
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Breaking Point - Olivier Norek - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Breaking Point - Olivier Norek - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Olivier Norek: Former police officer, writer on SPIRAL and a million-copy bestseller "Exhilarating . . . This is not conventional crime" Barry Forshaw, FT When a routine kidnapping case goes badly wrong, Capitaine Vincent Coste breaks his golden rule: he starts to take things personally. And with his career hanging by a thread - his resignation letter parked in his superior''s desk draw - he is plunged into his most testing ordeal yet.A raid on the vault at the Bobigny law courts. Five vital pieces of evidence swiped. Four men who can no longer be held: an armed robber, a foreign legionnaire, a kidnapper and a paedophile. But what is the connection between them?With Coste and his team at a loss, it''s the moral outrage of another criminal that will throw up a lead: one they''ll follow to their breaking point - and beyond. What readers are saying about Olivier Norek You can see the similarities with the TV series Spiral , which can only be a major positive!A hard hitting and gritty French crime read that makes an impact.A great thriller, sardonic, humorous, dark.I loved this book. Well written and had an authentic feel to it. A complete page turner. Translated from the French by Nick Caistor

DKK 120.00
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Till Death Us Do Part - Penny Stephens - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Till Death Us Do Part - Penny Stephens - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''A new star in the crime-writing firmament'' Elly Griffths The charming and delightfully cosy debut crime novel from Reverend Penny Stephens. Weddings can be murder . . . Reverend Clare Brakespear is used to a challenge. With a young family to wrangle, a parish to manage and a particularly excitable Golden Retriever by her side, life is never dull. But when she attends a wedding where one of the guests is fatally stabbed with a cake knife, even Clare admits that she might have been given too much to handle this time.As the police investigate the murder, they zero-in on one woman as their prime suspect, who they believe had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the crime. The trouble is, Clare is convinced that they have the wrong person. She might not understand forensic testing and finger-tip searches, but if there''s one thing Clare does know, it''s people and the complexities of their emotional lives. So she decides to take matters into her own hands. However, investigating a murder is no mean feat and Clare soon finds herself embroiled in a complex web of family secrets and deceptions. Is she in way over her head or can she find the real killer before an innocent woman is sent down?

DKK 166.00
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He: Shorter Writings of Franz Kafka (riverrun editions) - Franz Kafka - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

He: Shorter Writings of Franz Kafka (riverrun editions) - Franz Kafka - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''Being asked to write about Kafka is like being asked to describe the Great Wall of China by someone who''s standing just next to it. The only honest thing to do is point.'' Joshua Cohen, from his preface to He: Shorter Writings of Franz Kafka This is a Kafka emergency kit, a congregation of the brief, the minor works that are actually major. Joshua Cohen has produced a frame that refuses distinctions between what is a story, a letter, a workplace memo and a diary entry, also including popular favourites like The Bucket Rider , The Penal Colony and The Burrow . Here we see Kafka''s preoccupations in writing about animals, messiah variations, food and exercise, each in his signature style. Cohen''s selection emphasises the stately structure of utterly coherent logic, within an utterly incoherent illogical world, showing how Kafka harnessed the humblest grammar to metamorphic power until the predominant effect ceases to be the presence of an unreliable narrator, but the absence of the universe''s only reliable narrator. Who is God.

DKK 127.00
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Chronic Pain Reset - Afton L. Hassett - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Chronic Pain Reset - Afton L. Hassett - Bog - Quercus Publishing - Plusbog.dk

''These effective, life-changing strategies have the potential to change your chronic pain experiences into something more hopeful...The essential information in this book can help you retrain your brain and reset the pain-brain connection'' MARIAN T. HANNAN, DSc, MPH, professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School, and professor of epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health An indispensable guide to the key role your brain plays in processing chronic pain, and the small, simple actions that can make profound changes in how you experience it. Using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, you''ll try one new evidence-based strategy each day for 30 days, from paced breathing and healthy sleep hacks to mindful walking and acts of kindness. The ones that work best will go into your Thriving Plan, a personalized pain-management tool kit that you design to help you lead a life with less pain, greater purpose, and more joy. Chronic Pain Reset will help you evaluate your pain and its triggers, offering straightforward and often fun strategies to improve it.

DKK 168.00
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