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A New York Times Bestseller“This may be Towles’ best book yet. Each tale is as satisfying as a master chef’s main course, filled with drama, wit, erudition and, most of all, heart.” —Los Angeles Times“The book spans the 20th century, bringing characters into tableaus of deceit and desire. Beneath his coifed prose Towles is a master of the shiv, the bait and switch; we see the flash of light before the shock wave strikes, often in the final sentence. . . . Table for Two delivers the kick of a martini served in the Polo Lounge.” – The New York Times Book ReviewMillions of Amor Towles fans are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories based in New York City and a novella set in Golden Age Hollywood.The New York stories, most of which take place around the year 2000, consider the fateful consequences that can spring from brief encounters and the delicate mechanics of compromise that operate at the heart of modern marriages. Told from seven points of view, “Eve in Hollywood” describes how one of Towles’s most beloved characters, the indomitable Evelyn Ross from Rules of Civility, crafts a new future for herself—and others—in a noirish tale that takes us through the movie sets, bungalows, and dive bars of 1930s Los Angeles.Written with his signature wit, humor, and sophistication, Table for Two is another glittering addition to Towles’s canon of stylish and transporting fiction.

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Discover the Sunday Times bestselling supernatural historical fantasy from the author of The Bear and the Nightingale, a spellbinding, sweeping novel set in the trenches of WW1.WATERSTONES SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY BOOK OF THE MONTH'Darkly beautiful and deeply humane.' Ava Reid, bestselling author of A Study in Drowning'One of the best historical fantasies I've ever read' Emma Törzs, bestselling author of Ink, Blood, Sister, Scribe'Wonderful storytelling. Inventive, haunting and deeply moving.' Sarah Winman, bestselling author of Still LifeAmid the falling shells of Flanders Field, magic and mystery fills the air...January 1918: Laura Iven, a Canadian nurse, returns home from the war, only to receive devastating news - her brother Freddie is dead. But something doesn't quite make sense.Determined to uncover the truth, Laura heads back to Belgium, volunteering at a private hospital. There, she encounters the eerie whispers of ghosts moving among those still living and a strange inn-keeper whose wine gives soldiers the gift of oblivion. Could this have happened to Freddie - but if so, where is he?November 1917: Freddie Iven wakes after an explosion to find himself trapped with a wounded German soldier. Against all the odds, they form a bond and claw their way to an escape.But in the chaos of No Man's Land, neither know where to turn to avoid persecution. Amidst the atrocity, they encounter a fiddler with the power to make their hellscape vanish - but at what price?With the power to both warm and break your heart, The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a breathtaking and spellbinding tale of love, survival, and the supernatural.Praise for The Warm Hands of Ghosts'Well-researched and beautifully written, this is a compelling, memorable novel.' The Guardian'A spectacular tour de force ... I love this book so much and want everyone to read it!' Naomi Novik, bestselling author of A Deadly Education'A wonderful clash of fire and ice ... A book you won't want to let go of.' Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of the Outlander series'An exquisite, brilliant gem of a story.' Conn Iggulden, bestselling author of Nero'Arden is at the very height of her powers with this rich, heart-breaking and life-affirming supernatural journey through the darkest hours of WWI. I've never read anything like it.' Laura Steven, author of Our Infinite Fates'Visionary, imaginative and brilliantly written.' Anthony Horowitz, bestselling author of The Power of Five'Mixing historical fiction with the paranormal, this haunting, atmospheric tale of separated siblings is a real gem of a book.' Heat Magazine'A gripping tale of loss, mystery, ghosts and queer romance.' BBC Culture OnlineSunday Times bestseller, March 2024

An illustrated exploration of the story behind Rolex, one of the most recognisable luxury watch brands in the world.

From fruits and fish to flowers, animals and patterns, illustrator Jola Sopek encourages you to explore this popular craft in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and includes practice pages, colour swatches and helpful hints to make light work of your artworks.

Paris is the epitome of style, an epicentre of elegance, and a must-see on every fashion-lover's list. But where to visit, and what to do? With her inimitable fashion eye, Megan Hess takes you on a personal tour of her favourite places. From people-watching on rue Saint-Honore¿ to cocktails at the Ritz, this is Paris at its most chic.

"Marymount girls are good girls. Even if they weren't, no one would know, because girls like Clay Collins keep their mouths shut. Not that Clay has anything to share, anyway. Always in control, she owns the hallways, walking tall on Monday and then dropping to her knees like the good Catholic girl she is on Sunday. What she wants she has to hide. Liv Jaeger crosses the tracks every day for one reason: to graduate from high school and get into the Ivy League. But Clay-with her beautiful skin, clean shoes, and rich parents-torments her daily and thinks Liv won't fight back. At least not until Liv gets Clay alone and finds out she's hiding so much more than just what's underneath those pretty clothes. Liv told Clay to stay on her side of town. But one night, Clay doesn't listen. And once Liv is done with her, she'll never be a good girl again."--

READ THE HEARTBREAKING SEQUEL TO THE TIKTOK SENSATION A THOUSAND BOY KISSES . . .A beautiful and life-affirming novel about grief, love and friendship from the international bestselling phenomenon Tillie Cole --- CAN TWO BROKEN HEARTS MAKE A WHOLE . . . ? After losing her beloved sister three years ago, Savanna Litchfield has been living half a life. When Savannah's therapist suggests joining a trip around the world for grieving teens she agrees to go clutching tightly to the unread journal her sister left behind. Seventeen-year-old Cael Woods is angry. One year after losing his older brother his life has spiralled. Once the most promising hockey player in the junior league, Cael can no longer step onto the ice. When his parents sign him up for a trip abroad no part of him wants to go. As Cael and Savannah embark on a journey they begin to find solace in each other. As they start to heal piece by broken piece, could this be the start of a love they never thought they'd feel again? ---Readers love A Thousand Broken Pieces 'I didn't want to finish because I knew what was coming and the tears were really starting to form' ***** Reader Reviews'I am always amazed that a person can provoke so much emotion with just words typed on paper but Tillie Cole did not just provoke emotion-she crushed my heart' ***** Reader Reviews'Heartbreaking in so many ways. If you need an ugly cry, this will do it!' ***** Reader Reviews'I absolutely cannot wait to fall back into a book hangover after reading this' ***** Reader Reviews

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Ende der 1910er-Jahre legte der dänische Illustrator Kay Nielsen letzte Hand an seine Illustrationen zu Tausendundeine Nacht. Seine Bilder gelten heute als Meisterwerke der Jugendstilillustration: Sie bersten vor satten Blau- und Rottönen und Blattgold, und sie beschwören den ganzen Zauber dieser legendären Sammlung persischer Volksmärchen herauf, die zwischen dem 8. und 13. Jahrhundert zusammengetragen wurden. Aufgrund finanzieller Engpässe in den Nachkriegsjahren nahm der Verlag dann aber Abstand von diesem Projekt, und die atemberaubenden Bilder in Tusche und Wasserfarben zu diesem Klassiker des Weltkulturerbes blieben zunächst vierzig Jahre lang unter Verschluss. Die Illustrationen, die nur ein einziges Mal in einem längst vergriffenen Buch veröffentlicht worden waren, wurden erst kurz vor Nielsens Tod 1957 der Vergessenheit entrissen und befinden sich heute in der Grunwald Center Collection im Hammer Museum von Los Angeles sowie in zwei Privatsammlungen. Unsere Publikation ist eine einzigartige Zusammenstellung von Kunstdrucken und bestechend schönen Illustrationen, direkt von Nielsens Original-Aquarellen reproduziert - dem einzigen noch vollständig erhaltenen Satz. Das Buch enthält Beschreibungen aller Bilder und drei illustrierte Essays zur Entstehung der Serie, zum Ursprung von Nielsens einmaliger Bildwelt und zur Geschichte der Erzählungen. Zusätzlich enthält es viele unveröffentlichte oder nur selten zu sehende Illustrationen sowie komplexe Schwarz-Weiß-Zeichnungen, die Nielsen einst für die ursprüngliche Publikation vorgesehen hatte.

Jordan has nowhere else to go when her boyfriend offers to let her move in with him and his dad. Working a dead-end job, with her relationship sputtering, she jumps at the opportunity, expecting to help out around the house in exchange. What she doesn't anticipate is for her heart to race every time Pike pulls into the driveway, or to burn when their eyes meet over the breakfast table. He's kind and listens to her and protects her in a way no man ever has before. Her sister once told her there are no good men, and if you find one, he's probably unavailable ike isn't the unavailable one...she is. As the days go by, Pike's finding it anything but simple to have his son's girlfriend living in his house. He can't stop thinking about her and holding his breath every time they cross paths. It feels like she's becoming a part of him. Except he knows they're not free to give in to this. How could they when he's her boyfriend's father?

The powerful, personal and iconoclastic memoir of David Wojnarowicz, AIDS activist, author and one of the most provocative artists of his generation. With a new introduction by Olivia Laing.

The definitive history of Braun; the pioneering German electronics brand that changed the face of modern design

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEARA WASHINGTON POST TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD AND THE MARK TWAIN AMERICAN VOICE IN LITERATURE AWARD A sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries—“a time-spanning, genre-blurring work of storytelling magic” (The Washington Post) from the Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Piano Tuner and The Winter Soldier.“With the expansiveness and immersive feeling of two-time Booker Prize nominee David Mitchell’s fiction (Cloud Atlas), the wicked creepiness of Edgar Allan Poe, and Mason’s bone-deep knowledge of and appreciation for the natural world that’s on par with that of Thoreau, North Woods fires on all cylinders.”—San Francisco ChronicleNew York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, The Boston Globe, NPR, Chicago Public Library, The Star Tribune, The Economist, The Christian Science Monitor, Real Simple, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, BookreporterWhen two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to growing apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths an ancient mass grave—only to discover that the earth refuse to give up their secrets. A lovelorn painter, a sinister con man, a stalking panther, a lusty beetle: As the inhabitants confront the wonder and mystery around them, they begin to realize that the dark, raucous, beautiful past is very much alive.This magisterial and highly inventive novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason brims with love and madness, humor and hope. Following the cycles of history, nature, and even language, North Woods shows the myriad, magical ways in which we’re connected to our environment, to history, and to one another. It is not just an unforgettable novel about secrets and destinies, but a way of looking at the world that asks the timeless question: How do we live on, even after we’re gone?

Spark your creativity and hone your drawing skills with this comprehensive drawing book for beginners, including interactive lessons and fun practice pages!Join master artists Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher as they guide you step-by-step through the art-making process. Using their Sketching Formula, anyone from beginners to experienced artists can learn to draw, improve their drawing abilities, expand their imagination, and achieve their creative potential. Filled with tips, tricks, and techniques, this art book guides you through a vast array of artistic approaches while inspiring your unique style, while teaching you how to draw.If you're ready to start drawing as you develop your artistic abilities, The Artist's Drawing Book is the perfect way to help you bring your artistic dreams to fruition. From comprehensive lessons that cover the basics of art theory to unique practice prompts that will get your creative juices flowing, The Artist's Drawing Book will teach you:The fundamentals of art, like perspective, shading, composition, and color theory—all broken down into easy-to-digest lessonsTips for avoiding common beginner mistakes so you can confidently sketch any subject Tricks for realistic texture, blending, and shading, no matter if you're working with professional-grade colored pencils or a cheap ballpoint penTechniques for mixing mediums so you can be limitless when creating your artworkHow to view the world like a true artist so you can overcome creative block and find artistic inspiration wherever you go...and many more invaluable tips and tricks!Other key features:Premium 140 gsm paper is perfect for drawing with many different materialsCoptic binding allows for a layflat surface, essential for any drawing bookA sturdy hardcover with holographic details makes this a book you'll want to displayInteractive activities encourage you to draw alongside each lessonMore than 200 pages of content and over 700 inspiring illustrationsSuitable for anyone looking to ignite or enhance their drawing abilitiesValuable tips, tricks, and insights from the prosCreative prompts, ideas, and inspiration

A revelatory exploration of Mark Rothko’s paintings on paper that transforms our understanding of a preeminent twentieth-century artist

Dieses nach Sichtung Tausender von Werbeanzeigen sorgfältig zusammengestellte Buch präsentiert die Krönung der amerikanischen Printwerbung im Zeitalter der "Big Idea". Die bunten und originellen Kampagnen malen ein faszinierendes Bild der 1950er- und 1960er-Jahre und dokumentieren, wie die Angst vor dem Kalten Krieg immer mehr dem sorgenfreien Kapitalismus der Mad-Men-Ära wich, in der hemmungslos gequalmt und gesoffen wurde. Die Bilder, die digital überarbeitet wurden, um eine optimale Reproduktionsqualität zu erzielen, sind von einer bestechenden Schärfe und Farbintensität. Sie brachten einst ihr Zielpublikum mit der Verlockung ungeahnter Möglichkeiten dazu, alles nur Erdenkliche zu kaufen - von Hüfthaltern bis Handfeuerwaffen, Autos bis Zahnpasta, Flugreisen bis Küchengeräten. Dieses mal schockierende, mal amüsante und inspirierende Panorama eines vergangenen Marketing-Milieus ist zugleich Zeitdokument und Referenzwerk für innovatives Design und witzige Werbung.

Endlessly influential, each stage of the Art Deco movement is meticulously chronicled in this grand visual history by art consultant and writer Alastair Duncan.

Tracing a career of more than thirty years, this celebration of the prodigiously talented Dutch photographer includes vibrantly colored portraiture, landscapes, still lifes, abstract compositions and fashion editorials. From her early African-inspired work to her more recent experiments in interventionist techniques, Viviane Sassen has gained international acclaim for her striking, dynamic images that explore a range of themes and subjects-from identity, gender, and the body, to race, fashion, and the environment. This retrospective book brings together both well- and lesser-known works and includes pieces from her recent series, "Paint Studies," in which early photographs are reimagined with ink and painterly marks, and "Venus and Mercury," a collection of exquisite photomontages based on the history of the Palace of Versailles. Illuminating texts by Dawn Ades, Clothilde Morette, Simon Baker, Damarice Amao, and Dan Thawley make this the definitive overview of an important and ever-evolving photographer.

Knitting is a versatile method that can produce fabrics with a wide range of properties for many uses, from apparel to medical applications to technical textiles. As a knitwear designer, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the industry and the materials and techniques used in knitwear production.This book provides comprehensive technical information on the industry. The visual elements throughout the book make it easy to understand the various aspects of knitting, from fiber and yarn to common knitting techniques and structures, as well as post-production and quality control.The 101 examples of common knitted stitches at the end of the book provide inspiration and practical examples of how to incorporate the techniques and materials covered in the book into your designs.We hope that the Knitting Manual will be a valuable tool for designers, providing insights into your designs and serving as a go-to guide throughout your knitwear design career.

Elden Ring Official Strategy Guide, Vol. 2 is the ultimate companion for your journey through the breathtaking world of Elden Ring. Authored by Future Press, this guide is a comprehensive source of knowledge for players seeking to conquer the challenges presented in the game. Published in 2023, this book is a testament to the depth and complexity of Elden Ring, providing strategies, tips, and detailed walkthroughs to help players navigate the game's intricate landscapes and formidable foes. This guide is not just a book, but a gateway to an immersive gaming experience, courtesy of Future Press Verlag und Marketing GmbH. Written in English, this guide is an essential tool for any Elden Ring enthusiast.

The Demon Dog of American Letters goes straight to the tragic heart of postwar Hollywood with the story of Marilyn Monroe's untimely death, in an astonishing, ripped-from-the-headlines crime story. This is a luminous psychological drama, an unparalleled thrill ride, and a transcendent work of American popular fiction.

Kelly Wearstler, one of the most irreverent and successful designers working today, continues to push boundaries with her inventive and opulent residential and commercial interiors.Celebrated for pioneering and provocative interiors that guide global trends, Kelly Wearstler is known for her iconic designs of residences and boutique hotels. Pairing an exploration of materiality, color, and form with an intuitive juxtaposition of contemporary, vintage, architectural, and organic sensibilities, she has defined an aesthetic that is all her own. With a social media following that has grown to exceed two million and expansion into her own lines of furniture, lighting, and decor, hers is one of the most distinctive voices in the interiors world.Here, in her first new book in four years, Wearstler takes a decidedly bold and minimalist approach to presenting her recent work, profiling seven of her latest and most striking residential and hospitality designs with immersive full-page photography and extraordinary detail. Wearstler’s unique eye and decisive touch are visible throughout, from a sleek and monochromatic home in Venice Beach to a richly textured beach house in Malibu and the dynamic new Proper hotels in Santa Monica and Austin, Texas. Insightful text from Dan Rubinstein guides readers through each space and the tactile furniture and materials that define the mood of each project.Full of ideas, with beautiful images of many never-before-photographed interiors, this book is a must-have resource for other designers and homeowners looking for elegant design inspiration.

A vivid survey of over forty contemporary Australian abstract painters by curator and bestselling author Amber Creswell Bell. There is no single neat definition of abstract art. It makes no attempt to represent reality; instead it has its own visual language using shape, colour and form with no rules. An explosion of creative expression and gestural force, Australian Abstract explores the constantly evolving genre and how it offers unparalleled artistic freedom, inviting deeply personal connection and interpretation from both artist and viewer. Works often straddle a mid-point between recognition and the sensed experience through the materiality of paint encompassing a pastiche of styles. Drawing on extensive interviews Amber Creswell Bell examines the diverse practices of more than forty contemporary abstract painters, documenting a repertoire of styles, subjects, visions and philosophies. Some compare abstract art to music, particularly jazz; others are inspired by nature, science and geometry; and some simply relish the opportunity to express complex emotions in a way words cannot. What unites these extraordinary artists, however, is the conviction that this form of expression chose them.