'The work of a master storyteller' Daily Telegraph 'One of crime's most engaging duos' Guardian _ Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside.
Heaney’s mastery of language is as evident here as it is in any of his writing listening to his voice we find ourselves in the same room as a man whose presence enriched the world and whose legacy deepens our sense of what truly matters. Generous, funny, exuberant, confiding, irreverent, empathetic and deeply thoughtful, the letters encompass decades-long relationships with friends and colleagues, as well as an unstinted responsiveness to passing acquaintances. In this astute selection from Seamus Heaney’s vast correspondence, we are given direct access to the life and poetic development of a literary titan, from his early days in Belfast, through his controversial decision tosettle in the Republic, to the gradual broadening of horizons that culminated in the award of the Nobel Prize and the years of international eminence that kept him heroically busy until his death.Ĭhristopher Reid draws from both public and private archives to reveal this remarkable story in the poet’s own words. At any rate, a hedge surrounds me, the blackbird calls, the soul settles for an hour or two. No one could tell it better.Įvery now and again I need to get down here, to get into the Diogenes tub, as it were, or the Colmcille beehive hut, or the Mossbawn scullery. Both psychological portrait of a preternaturally gifted ‘thinking machine’, and wild financial roller-coaster ride, this is a twenty-first-century epic of high-frequency trading and even higher stakes, of crypto mania and insane amounts of money, of hubris and downfall. In Going Infinite he tells us a story like no other, taking us through the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own.
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Who was this Gatsby of the crypto world, a rumpled guy in cargo shorts, whose eyes twitched across TV interviews as he played video games on the side, who even his million-dollar investors still found a mystery? What gave him such an extraordinary ability to make money – and how did his empire collapse so spectacularly? Michael Lewis was there when it happened, having got to know Bankman-Fried during his epic rise. At one point he considered paying off the entire national debt of the Bahamas so he could take his business there. CEOs, celebrities and world leaders vied for his time. Before he turned thirty he’d become the world’s youngest billionaire, making a record fortune in the crypto frenzy. and many more! Plus, scannable codes let you listen to bonus audio stories in the Rebel Girls app. Dear Rebel includes contributions from: Samantha Barry Jill Culton Melinda French Gates Laurene Powell Jobs Maria Teresa Kumar Philomena Kwao Geetha Murali Catt Sadler Randi Zuckerberg. This rich collection of first-person stories has something for everyone, inspiring young readers to try new things, face their fears, and be themselves. Follow mountaineer Carla Pérez on the final 100 meters to the top of Mount Everest. Read about how March for our Lives co-founder Jaclyn Corin found her voice as an activist. Marvel actor Iman Vellani connected with her roots through her character. Through letters, poems, essays, self-portraits, and more, the authors tackle topics like overcoming obstacles, discovering your passion, and dreaming big. More than 125 extraordinary teens and women share their advice, experiences, and the secrets of their success-in their own words.
'Insightful, hopeful and endlessly fascinating' Daily Express 'A voyage of galactic discovery' The Mail on Sunday As we enter a new age of the space race, this gripping book will help you understand how it will transform the future of global politics on Earth.This is essential reading on power, politics and the future of humanity.
If you've ever wondered why humans are going back to the Moon, which countries will benefit most from space exploration, and if lasers on satellites will lead to space wars, the answers are here. With China, the USA and Russia leading the way, we're heading up and out, and we're taking our power struggles with us. Now, it is becoming the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation - and, possibly, conquest. Space is already central to our lives on Earth, from communication and military strategy to international relations. Humans on Mars within our lifetime.This isn't science fiction. THE INSTANT #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER IN HARDBACK 'A superb survey of planetary politics'The Sunday Times Spy satellites orbiting the Moon.
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