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?

The thrilling final instalment in the Department Q series - pre-order now! On the day after Christmas, head of Department Q Detective Carl Morck finds himself handcuffed in a police car headed for Copenhagen''s Vestre prison. After 15 years, a violent case from his past has caught up with him. Charges of drug trafficking and murder threaten to destroy his life and career. But he is being framed. Someone has a million dollar bounty on his head to make sure he doesn''t talk, putting him in grave danger among the prison''s incarcerated criminals and corrupt officers. The question that remains is, why? Carl''s colleagues at the Copenhagen Police Department instantly turn their backs on him, leaving the ever-loyal Department Q team as his only hope. In search of answers, Rose, Assad, and Gordon must disobey direct orders from way up the chain to try to unravel case. With only each other to trust and Carl''s battle against the unknown mastermind''s henchmen worsening by the day, they must work faster than ever before if they are to clear his name - and save his life. [payot.ch]

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

Autor v kapitolách vysvetľuje: - prečo sa oplatí radšej zatvoriť za sebou dvere a zrieknuť sa iných možností - prečo nás nadbytok informácií privádza k nerozumnému konaniu - prečo sú do emocionálnych šiat oblečené peniaze, ktoré tak často nepremyslene utrácame Táto knižka patrí do tašky každého výkonného riaditeľa.