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SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2015LONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2016 A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKA passionate memoir.' Neil MacGregorA superb portrait of twentieth century Germany seen through the prism of a house which was lived in, and lost, by five different families.

The gripping, shocking thriller sensation that reads like a TV boxset from the million-copies sold author Sharon Bolton

How does a budding cartel boss thrive in the $300 billion illegal drug trade? By learning from the best. Cartel leaders adopt strategies from successful corporations like Walmart and McDonald's, focusing on brand value and customer service. To combat this issue effectively, law enforcement must analyze cartels as businesses, which could lead to a more efficient use of resources rather than the current $100 billion annual expenditure in the futile "war" against drugs. Tom Wainwright serves as your guide through this brutal industry, exploring Andean cocaine fields, Central American prisons, Colorado pot shops, and the Dark Web. He offers a fresh perspective on the drug trade and its 250 million customers, introducing a diverse cast of characters, including a Bolivian coca guide, a Salvadoran gang leader, a millionaire pill maker from New Zealand, and a Mexican grandmother with a dark side. Alongside presidents, police, and teenage hitmen, they delve into topics like the significance of tattoos, gang competition versus collusion, and cartels' surprising interest in corporate social responsibility. This exploration not only uncovers how drug cartels operate but also provides a strategic blueprint for dismantling them.

"Putin's Wars is a timely overview of the conflicts in which Russia has been involved since Vladimir Putin became prime minister and then president of Russia, from the First Chechen War to the two military incursions into Georgia, the annexation of Crimea and the eventual invasion of Ukraine itself. But it also looks more broadly at Putin's recreation of Russian military power and its expansion to include a range of new capabilities, from mercenaries to operatives in a relentless information war against Western powers. This is an engrossing strategic overview of a rejuvenated Russian military and the successes and failures on the battlefield"-- Provided by publisher

A gripping, twisty and clever thriller from Richard & Judy bestseller Sharon Bolton about class, obsession, betrayal, and revenge

"The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for"--

THE CHILLING AND GRIPPING RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK SHE'LL NEVER STOP RUNNING. BUT HE'LL NEVER STOP LOOKING. A year ago Felicity Lloyd fled England to South Georgia, one of the most remote islands in the world, escaping her past and the man she once loved. Can she keep running her whole life? Freddie Lloyd has served time for murder - and now he wants her back. Wherever she is, he won't stop until he finds her. Will he be able to track her to the ends of the earth? TOGETHER THEY'LL FIND THEMSELVES TRAPPED ON THE ICE AND IN DANGER. WHO WILL SURVIVE? * * * * * 'A deadly game of cat-and-mouse at the edge of the world.' Erin Kelly 'Powerfully atmospheric, unguessably twisty.' Elly Griffiths 'I'm a huge Sharon Bolton fan, and this is her best yet.' Lee Child 'THE SPLIT grips like permafrost.' JP Delaney

La femme en moi est une histoire courageuse et profondément émouvante sur la liberté, la célébrité, la maternité, la survie, la foi et l'espoir. En juin 2021, le monde entier a écouté Britney Spears s'exprimer en public. L'impact de son témoignage a été indéniable, changeant le cours de sa vie et celle de nombreuses autres personnes. La femme en moi révèle pour la première fois son incroyable parcours et la force qui anime l'une des plus grandes artistes de l'histoire de la pop. Écrit avec une remarquable franchise et humour, ce livre novateur éclaire le pouvoir durable de la musique et de l'amour, ainsi que l'importance pour une femme de raconter sa propre histoire, selon ses propres termes. La perspective aiguisée de Spears est un miracle. Son récit, à la fois court, amer et extrêmement puissant, témoigne de sa résilience. Sa prose contient plus de compassion et de perspective que d'amertume ou de pitié, et son optimisme persistant illumine les pages de son histoire.

She was the only person who knew Helen Wilcox was dead... From the rural woodlands of New York to the beaches of Morocco, WHO IS MAUD DIXON? is a wild, kooky, exhilarating novel of suspense, part Patricia Highsmith, part All About Eve