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If you thought the world of pro wrestling was wild, imagine what you haven’t seen on TV and in the ring. Add to that the backdrop of building a renegade production company, negotiating with impossible wrestling talent, and hosting groundbreaking, shoot-style programming, and you have the story of Sean Oliver. Sean has seen industry-wide accolades for the company he co-founded and for which he serves as front man. Watch the unpredictable and unconventional story through Sean’s eyes.

A primeira escravizada a conseguir a condenação na justiça de um senhor de escravos. Uma vida de provações e resistência, narrada no livro que marca a luta pelos direitos dos negros e das mulheres...

THE MUST-READ BOOK ON THE WORLD'S BIGGEST FLASHPOINT A BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE, THE SPECTATOR AND DAILY EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Magnificent ... As exciting to read as it is important' Peter Frankopan 'Fascinating ... essential reading' Helen Thompson 'Alarming and uplifting' John Kampfner The...

Mark Oliver Everett's upbringing was 'ridiculous, sometimes tragic and always unsteady'. His father - a quantum mechanic who worked for the Pentagon - was a genius who had corresponded with Einstein aged 13. He rarely spoke, and following his own miserable childhood had eccentric ideas of how children should be brought up. Raised in a house with no rules, with parents who had 'a kind of seventies swinging marriage', Everett had to raise himself, not always with the greatest success. His love of music helped pull him through, and by his early 20s he was on the brink of stardom with his first album - Beautiful Freak.

Kieron Dyer's memoir, Old Too Soon, Smart Too Late, is the first intimate and unsparing portrait of the failures and excesses of the generation of English footballers made rich beyond their wildest dreams by the post-1990 World Cup boom in the game and the explosion of the Premier League. It...

Brought to you by Penguin. For longer than recorded history there have been tales of spirits and of places where our hackles rise and our skin turns cold. Bestselling historian Neil Oliver travels the British Isles on a deliciously spine-chilling tour that spans several centuries and explores...

Have you ever seen something that wasn't really there? Heard someone call your name in an empty house? Sensed someone following you and turned around to find nothing? Hallucinations don't belong wholly to the insane. Much more commonly, they are linked to sensory deprivation, intoxication...

When Oliver Sacks was twelve years old, a perceptive schoolmaster wrote in his report: 'Sacks will go far, if he does not go too far'. It is now abundantly clear that Sacks has never stopped going . . . From its opening pages on his youthful obsession with motorcycles and speed, On the Move is...

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK ONE OF THE NEW YORKER'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 INCLUDED IN THE GUARDIAN'S BEST IDEAS BOOKS OF 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING ‘A gripping read that will anger as much as it fascinates’ Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ‘An...

It is the golden age of piracy and the New World beckons. Edward Kenway—the brash young son of a wool merchant—dreams of gold and cannot resist the lure of a life of glory on the high seas. When his family homestead is attacked, there seems like no better time to escape, and Kenway soon establishes himself as one of the deadliest privateers of his day.

In the heart of the Northwest Canadian wilderness, 'Jolly' Roger McKay is an outcast on the run. His life takes a thrilling turn when he meets Nada, a captivating woman who ignites a spark of hope amid his chaos. Together, they navigate the challenges of the wild, facing dangers that test their courage and commitment. Adding depth to their journey is Peter, a loyal mixed-breed dog whose bond with Roger and Nada is as strong as any human connection. As they search for 'The Country Beyond,' they encounter breathtaking landscapes, fierce challenges, and the complexities of love in a rugged ...

Weil seine Nemesis Sherlock Holmes nach wie vor unpässlich ist, kehrt der Professor aus Frankreich ins kalte London zurück. Er muss sich einer Mordserie annehmen, die die britische Hauptstadt erschüttert. Scheinbar wahllos tötet jemand Honoratioren. Doch schon bald ahnt Moriarty, dass im Zentrum des Geschehens die neu eröffnete Tower Bridge steht … und eine mysteriöse Geheimgesellschaft, der er und Molly Miller nicht zum ersten Mal begegnen.

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Mit der Solaren Union ist ein kleines Sternenreich entstanden – nun wird es von dem mysteriösen Dunkelleben bedroht, einer unheimlichen Gefahr, über die man nur wenig weiß. Perry Rhodan muss ins Zentrum der Milchstraße reisen, hin zu Sagittarius A und zu dem riesigen Schwarzen Loch. Dort liegen die wichtigsten Welten des Compariats – in diesem geheimnisvollen Sternenreich weiß man offenbar mehr über das Dunkelleben. Mit der CREST II wagen Rhodan und seine Begleiter den entscheidenden Vorstoß.

Seit Perry Rhodan im Jahr 2036 auf dem Mond die Arkoniden Thora und Crest getroffen hat, verbindet die Menschen und das Imperium eine wechselvolle Geschichte. Ende Dezember 2089 bricht eine neue Epoche an: Im Imperium nehmen die Machtkämpfe zu, ein offener Bürgerkrieg droht. Perry Rhodan bricht mit der MAGELLAN, seinem Raumschiff, nach Arkon auf. Doch seine Mission, den Frieden zu stiften, führt ihn hinein in Intrigen und Kämpfe.

In Get Sleepy: Train Stories, you can unwind to these stories alongside the interior ambience of a train and soothing background music. These works of original fiction are specially crafted to quiet an active mind and make space for peace and tranquillity. Narrated by the soft, steady voice of Get Sleepy’s host, Thomas Jones, this collection of short stories is designed to help you release the worries of your days and snuggle up in bed. Enjoy Thomas’s slow and steady pacing, with soft, relaxing music, which will help you ease your mind and let go of the day.

Ein mehr als verlockendes Angebot: 65 Quadratmeter mit Balkon für lächerliche 200 Euro. Und dafür nichts weiter als jeden Tag einen Rundgang durch das alte, fast leerstehende Haus. Einmal täglich nachsehen, ob alle Türen geschlossen und alle Fenster intakt sind, ob kein Müll herumliegt und ob die Lichter funktionieren.

Be gay, solve crimes! “I loved this book! Havelock and Sebastian are such great company, brilliant, approachable, fascinating, their relationship is real and touching and relatable. And the mystery is riveting.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author LOUISE PENNY Meet Havelock Harper...

Revenge is what I live for. My father’s blood stains the streets of Las Vegas, and I know exactly who’s to blame. To destroy the man who took everything from me, I’ll start with his daughter. Jordyn is a sweet, spoiled princess—or so I thought. Kidnapping her was supposed to be my way to break her father, but she’s nothing like I expected. Her fire matches my rage, her softness tempts my darkness, and she sees me for more than the monster I am. Now I’m torn between punishing her… or keeping her. Or both.

Being a lifelong Chicago Thunder fan, I know that Blaine Olsen is trouble. Because all hockey players are. He's a notorious playboy, and I refuse to be another notch on his bedpost. But when he shows me the part of himself he keeps hidden, it gets harder to resist him.