After the death of her husband Pharoh Tuthmosis II, Hatusu has confounded her critics by winning a great battle against the Mitanni. Aided by her lover, Senenmut, she is determined that all sections of Egyptian society should accept her as the first Pharaoh-Queen of Egypt - an acceptance that needs the favour and support of the priests. When a spate of killings takes place in the Divine Temple of Horus, the naturally superstitious priests interpret this as a sign of the Gods' disapproval of Hatusu's rule of Egypt. The royal city turns once again to respected judge Amerotke to find the truth.
Nostradamus - afgezien van de Bijbel, vormen de voorspellinghen van Nostradamus het einge werk dat vanaf de 16de eeuw voortduren in druk verschenen is. Peter Lorie - is de eerste vertolker van de voorspellingen die zijn werk combineert met afbeeldingen in kleur.
In their 1998 book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and co-author Howard C. Cutler, M.D., delve into how inner development fosters happiness. In their follow-up, they explore a subject impacting millions: the relationship between work and overall happiness. This accessible book addresses critical questions such as "Where does work fit into our quest for happiness?" and "How does work satisfaction influence life satisfaction?" Presented as a modern Socratic dialogue, Cutler engages the Dalai Lama on the challenges and rewards of the workplace. They discuss themes like work and identity, financial success, the Buddhist idea of "right livelihood," and transforming workplace dissatisfaction. Initially, the insights may seem straightforward, but the Dalai Lama's profound wisdom and sensitivity shine through. He emphasizes that fundamental human values—kindness, tolerance, compassion, honesty, and forgiveness—are essential for true happiness. Through clear examples, he demonstrates how applying these qualities to work-related challenges can help navigate difficult situations. Acknowledging that not all problems can be resolved, the Dalai Lama offers sound advice, advocating for balance and self-awareness. He wisely notes that relying solely on work for satisfaction is a mistake, regardless of how fulfilling it may be.
Una timida primavera si annuncia sulle frastagliate coste della Cornovaglia, battute dal vento e dalla pioggia. Ma un uomo, in solitario cammino su quei sentieri, sembra non accorgersene: è il sovrintendente Thomas Lynley, che dopo l'efferato omicidio della moglie ha lasciato New Scotland Yard e la famiglia per cercare un po' di pace nella sua selvaggia terra d'origine. Nel quarantatreesimo giorno di cammino s'imbatte nel cadavere di un ragazzo, Santo Kerne, precipitato dalla scogliera per un errore durante l'arrampicata. O almeno così sembra. Lynley viene coinvolto suo malgrado nelle indagini, e ben presto il fiuto del segugio di razza torna in azione. Cosa nasconde quella piccola e apparentemente tranquilla comunità, nella quale covano conflitti tanto profondi quanto silenziosi, scoperchiati proprio dalla morte di Santo? Chi è davvero la sensuale e tormentata Dellen Kerne, madre della vittima, la donna che veste di rosso attorno alla quale sembrano volteggiare i fantasmi del rancore e della vendetta? Un caso sconvolgente per una placida meta di turisti e patiti del surf, sullo sfondo di un'inedita Cornovaglia fuori stagione. Un crimine che scuote gli animi, risveglia sospetti e spinge più d'uno a fare i conti con la propria vita o il proprio passato. A cominciare da Thomas Lynley...
Toby is zeven, Joel elf en Ness vijftien wanneer hun grootmoeder hen dumpt op de stoep van hun tante Kendra. Kendra Osborne, een mooie vrouw van veertig, heeft weinig omkijken naar de schuchtere Joel en de geestelijk gehandicapte Toby. Joel is op school een vaak gepeste eenling, die zich plichtsgetrouw over zijn broertje ontfermt. Hun zusje Ness daarentegen daalt steeds verder af in een wereld van junks, dealers en geweld. Als Joel en Toby op een dag in elkaar worden geslagen, zoekt Joel bescherming bij een ex-vriendje van Ness. Maar deze crimineel vraagt daar wel iets voor terug en Joel slaat daarmee een pad in dat regelrecht naar een desastreuze ontknoping leidt...
IJsland, januari 2009. Er zijn demonstraties in het centrum van Reykjavik. Een klein groepje demonstranten vindt dat het er te vredig aan toe gaat. Ze worden dronken en vallen op straat een bankier aan, die daarbij gedood wordt. Ze laten het zelfmoord lijken. Acht maanden later wordt een IJslandse bankier vermoord in Londen. Magnus Jonson werkt samen met de Britse politie aan deze zaak en ontdekt een verband tussen de twee gedode bankiers. Er is een IJslandse samenzwering gaande tegen degenen die als schuldig worden gezien aan de economische crisis. Magnus moet de daders opsporen voor ze opnieuw toeslaan.
An ancient Icelandic saga leads to murder in this ingenious new crime series
from international bestseller Michael RidpathMichael Ridpath is on the war
path, trouncing the Scandinavians on their home turf. This is international
thriller writing at its best, fine characters, page turning suspense and a
great, fresh location. PETER JAMES
All murder mysteries follow a simple set of rules. Grant McAllister, an eccentric but brilliant professor of mathematics, once sat down and worked them all out - and wrote a set of seven stories to demonstrate. Soon after, Grant disappeared to live on an isolated Mediterranean island. No-one knows why he left. He never came home. Thirty years later, Julia Hart, a smart, ambitious young editor, knocks on his door. Grant's work is being republished, and together the two of them must revisit those old stories. But as she reads the sharp, twisting tales, Julia is unsettled to realise that there are things that don't make sense- deliberate inconsistencies which Grant is unable - or unwilling - to explain. Might they be a trail of clues? And if so, do they lead towards the topic on which Grant is most evasive- the truth about what happened thirty years before? If Julia wants answers, she must triumph in a battle of wits with a dangerously clever adversary. But she must tread carefully- she knows there's a mystery, but she doesn't yet realise there's already been a murder . . .
DS Aector McAvoy is a man with a troubled past. His unwavering belief in justice has made him an outsider in the police force he serves. When three seemingly unconnected people are brutally murdered in the weeks before Christmas, the police must work quickly to stop more deaths. It is only McAvoy who can see the connection between the victims. A killer is playing God - and McAvoy must find a way to stop the deadly game.
Miljoenen mensen zijn in gevaar wanneer CTU (Counter Terrorist Unit) in Los Angeles ontdekt dat een terroristische groepering een aanslag op Amerikaanse bodem voorbereidt. Special Agent Jack Bauer heeft slechts vierentwintig uur de tijd om de aanslag te voorkomen. Nog voordat hij de eerste verdachte kan verhoren, ontsnapt de terrorist en wordt Jack beschouwd als verrader en als verantwoordelijke gezien voor de dood van twee FBI agenten. Terwijl de jacht op hem wordt geopend, probeert Jack binnen te dringen in het hart van de terroristische cel om zo achter het doelwit van de aanslag te komen. Bijna vijfduizend kilometer verwijderd van het hoofdkwartier van CTU staat Jack Bauer er in New York alleen voor, overgeleverd aan zijn eigen creativiteit en overlevingsdrang. En de tijd is bijna om...
Lucy Sweeney ha tre figli, un marito dalla miccia corta e una vera e propria vocazione per i disastri domestici. Sono passati anni ormai dall'ultima volta che la pila dei vestiti da lavare è scesa sotto il metro, mesi dall'ultima volta che ha fatto l'amore, settimane da quando il suo cucciolo ha cominciato a usare il cesto dell'immondizia come toilet. Ormai ha dimenticato il folle motivo per cui ha abbandonato la sua brillante carriera e la salute mentale per scegliere questa vita d'inferno in un costante stato d'emergenza. Quando poi inizia a flirtare con il Padre modello, all'improvviso tutti nodi vengono al pettine.
Klassiek Chinees werk uit circa 300 v. Chr. over het voeren van oorlog, aangevuld met commentaren die door de eeuwen heen door Chinezen zijn toegevoegd.
