Caroline Waight Knihy

A dazzling work of fiction and a true-crime investigation into the unshakeable hold of money, greed and desire on us all. 'A comet in Scandinavian literature' Olga Ravn 'Startling and irresistible' Claire-Louise Bennett 'A new masterpiece of Nordic literature' - Dag og Tid 'The most ambitious literary project of the 2020s' - Jyllands-Posten Maggie and Kurt are struggling to hold their marriage together after their only daughter has left home. They live in an old farmhouse in Nyborg but somehow keep missing each other, unable to discuss the events that brought them together. Decades ago, a passenger ferry called the Scandinavian Star caught fire, killing 159 people. The event is still considered a national tragedy in Denmark and Norway. Years later, it was revealed not to be an accident, but the result of an insurance scam gone wrong. How is the Scandinavian Star disaster connected to Maggie and Kurt's relationship? How does money affect and infect our closest relationships? And is it ever possible to escape?

Znetvorené telo a figúrka z gaštanov. Čo majú spoločné? Na predmestí Kodane nájdu zavraždenú ženu. Na mieste činu polícia objaví panáčika z gaštanov, na ktorom je odtlačok prsta patriaci zmiznutej dievčine, ktorej prípad bol dávno uzavretý. Krátko nato sa stane ďalšia vražda. Ďalšie znetvorené telo, ďalšia gaštanová figúrka. Vyšetrovatelia bojujú s časom, nepoznajú však motív a páchateľ sa s nimi neľútostne zahráva. Dokážu ho zastaviť, skôr než sa objaví ďalší panáčik? A ako s vraždami súvisí prípad zmiznutej školáčky?

A contemporary Shaolin Master shares the wisdom and philosophy of the ancient tradition that has captured the imagination of millions worldwide What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? Shaolin is more than just the physical expression of martial arts. Rooted in Zen and Tao philosophy, it also offers a way of reconnecting our minds with our bodies through meditative movement to cultivate the core virtues of discipline and perseverance. In this book, Shi Heng Yi, founder of Shaolin Temple Europe and lay disciple of the Songshan Shaolin Temple, introduces us to the contemplative practice that underpins Shaolin - a way of life that has existed for over 1,500 years - and shows how it can help us today. Having experienced the challenges of modern life as a young man, Shi Heng Yi understands the pressures only too well. Here, he highlights twelve key practices to help improve sleep, relationships and decision-making, as much as balance, flexibility and strength, offering a powerful pathway to self-mastery and understanding.

A powerful biography of the internationally renowned writer who created one of the most enduring characters in children's literature

Náš mozog je prispôsobený dobe, kedy sme žili ako lovci a zberači. Dnes však žijeme v úplne odlišnom svete. Kvôli tomu neustále robíme chyby v myslení, ktoré môžu byť pre naše financie, kariéru a životné šťastie doslova deštruktívne. Len ten, kto vie ako ľahko sa môžeme mýliť, dokáže omylom predchádzať. Rolf Dobelli sa vo svojej knižke venuje tým najzákernejším pascám v uvažovaní, do ktorých neustále padáme. Vďaka tomu sa dozvieme: - prečo neustále preceňujeme vlastné vedomosti (a prečo ostatných považujeme za hlúpejších, než v skutočnosti sú) - prečo sa niečo nestane správnejším len preto, že milióny ľudí to považuje za správne - prečo aj naďalej veríme teóriám, aj keď sú dokázateľne mylné