Caroline Waight Livres

A powerful biography of the internationally renowned writer who created one of the most enduring characters in children's literature

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?

Combien mesure l'enfer ? 7m2. C'est la dimension de la cellule dans laquelle Carl croupit. Témoin gênant, il a été piégé par une puissante organisation de trafic de drogue. Depuis, il est devenu l'ennemi public n°1, même aux yeux de la police. Il ne lui reste qu'une arme : son équipe. Mais Rose, Assad, Gordon et Mona parviendront-ils à le sauver alors qu'au sein de la prison sa tête est mise à prix ? l'ampleur. [payot.ch]

Troppe cornacchie si aggirano freneticamente attorno a un maiale morto, un'immagine inquietante che attira l'attenzione di un agente di polizia, a una settimana dalla pensione. Fermandosi davanti a una fattoria nei pressi di Copenaghen, percepisce immediatamente che qualcosa non va. Con cautela, apre la porta socchiusa e si trova di fronte a una scena orribile: un cadavere mutilato e altri corpi da scavalcare. Nella stanza finale, centinaia di figure fatte di castagne e fiammiferi lo osservano in silenzio, mentre l'assassino lo scruta da lontano. Inizia così la storia dell'Uomo delle castagne, un thriller di alto livello, primo romanzo di Søren Sveistrup, noto per la serie tv The Killing. La narrazione complessa presenta un assassino disumano che si muove con una cupezza ineguagliabile, mentre due detective, un uomo e una donna, intraprendono un'indagine angosciante. La loro ricerca li costringe a esplorare la mente di un individuo ossessionato, in un gioco di inganni e rivelazioni. Ogni capitolo offre una nuova pista, solo per poi costringere a cambiare direzione, poiché l'Uomo delle castagne ha pianificato tutto e ricorda ogni dettaglio, mentre gli altri, finti innocenti, hanno dimenticato.

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.

The indispensable life manual from the author of the international bestseller, The Art of Thinking Clearly.

The Forbidden Wing. He kissed me between dusty bookshelves. The smell of paper, twilight, whispered words, a heartbeat - nothing more.