Mark Watson Livres

La nuit, Xavier Ireland anime avec passion une émission de radio pour les Londoniens, à l’écoute de leurs espoirs, leurs peurs, leur doutes. Le jour, c’est un solitaire, un homme volontairement coupé du monde. Jusqu’à sa rencontre avec une femme de ménage peu ordinaire qui va l’obliger à se confronter aux fantômes de son passé. Qu’il le veuille ou non, le destin de Xavier est lié à celui des autres, et le plus infimes de ses actes peut déclencher une série d’événements susceptibles d’affecter inéluctablement la vie de onze de ses concitoyens. Il y a au moins onze bonnes raisons de lire le roman élégant, subtil et désespérément drôle (pour n’en citer que trois) du comédien anglais Mark Watson. Libre à vous de découvrir les autres !

The legend of St. George, the patron saint of over 50 countries, is celebrated through various traditions on St. George's Day. This enduring tale of bravery and chivalry continues to captivate audiences, gaining popularity with each passing year. The story highlights themes of heroism and cultural significance, showcasing the diverse ways different nations honor this legendary figure.

This picture dictionary has specifically been designed for children in the age group of 5 to 12 years, keeping in view their inquisitive minds and tender age. The colorful images will stimulate the children's curiosity, and help to increase their word power while providing enjoyable learning. The dictionary has been compiled in alphabetical order, and includes words that are relevant in daily life.

An average Chicago teen navigates a harrowing journey through a landscape filled with sex, drugs, and gang violence, ultimately uncovering a web of political corruption and an underground spy network of revolutionaries. As he becomes embroiled in the chaos, he emerges as one of the few survivors, sharing a gripping tale that foreshadows a potential American revolution. The narrative is intense, featuring graphic language and depictions, making it suitable for mature audiences only.

One man's last journey. One hundred and fifty-eight chances to save his life. The unforgettable new book from award-winning writer and comedian Mark Watson!

Three decades ago, the charismatic Howard York built the empire of his dreams: the Hotel Alpha. It was once the finest in London, but over the years, as the world around it has moved on at an ever more dizzying rate, the hotel has struggled to keep pace. Graham, the Alpha's concierge, has been behind the front desk since the day the hotel opened and has witnessed every stage of its history. Chaz, Howard's blind adopted son, has almost never ventured outside its walls. Both of them view the Alpha as their sanctuary, the place that gives them everything they need. But both of them must now accept that the Alpha no longer offers them the life they most want, and that Howard's vision has been built on secrets as well as dreams . . .

Psychologist Peter Kristal has a thriving practice in Chicago, but when you make a living solving other people’s problems, it’s good to be aware of your own.

Exploring themes of love and identity, the story revolves around Rose, the fifth tallest woman in Britain, and her tumultuous relationship with Andreas, a prisoner. Their correspondence reveals the complexities of their affair, while Alexandra, heartbroken, navigates a surreal landscape filled with lookalikes and murder. As Andreas' tragic narrative unfolds, Alexandra's journey into solitude deepens, intertwining the bizarre with the emotional.

Dominic Kitchen is a wedding photographer. Every Saturday since his career began in the sixties he has photographed a bride and groom on the happiest day of their lives, captured the moment they tied the knot forever, and then faded away into the background. But throughout his life, Dominic has felt a knot inside him tighten, threatening his own chance of a happy ever after. And as the years go by, it becomes more difficult to ignore, until the ties that bind threaten to tear him apart...

What the environmental movement has been waiting for is a plane-frequenting, blissfully ignorant comedian with no green credibility whatsoever to tackle one of the most important issues of our time. When non-expert Mark Watson announced his intention to spend the year becoming less Crap At The Environment, within 24 hours, 500 mates and fans had joined him. He lived for (almost) a week without plastic. He ransacked libraries in order to read frightening books on climate change. He lured audiences outside to plant trees, confronted his morbid fear of bike-riding, even started eating vegetables. And a man who began 2007 as a blight on the planet ended up coming to the attention of the most famous almost-president in the world, Al Gore . . .