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Tokyo Cancelled - Rana Dasgupta - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Tokyo Cancelled - Rana Dasgupta - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

A major international debut novel from a storyteller who couples a timelessly beguiling style with an energetically modern worldscape.Thirteen passengers are stranded at an airport. Tokyo, their destination, is covered in snow and all flights are cancelled. To pass the night they form a huddle by the silent baggage carousels and tell each other stories.Robert De Niro''s lovechild explores the magical properties of a packet of Oreos; a Ukrainian merchant is led by a wingless bird back to a lost lover; a man who edits other people''s memories has to confront his own past; a Chinese youth with amazing luck cuts men''s hair and cleans their ears; an entrepreneur risks losing everything in his obsession with a doll; a mute Turkish girl is left all alone in the house of a German cartographer.Told by people on a journey, these are stories about lives in transit. Stories from the great cities – New York, Istanbul, Delhi, Lagos, Paris, Buenos Aires – that grow into a novel about the hopes and dreams and disappointments that connect people everywhere.Dasgupta''s writing is utterly distinctive and fresh, so striking that it seems to come from the future and the past all at once, but in marrying a timeless mystery to an alert modernity, his cautionary tales manage to be reminiscent of both Ballard and Borges, depicting ordinary extraordinary individuals (some lost, some confused, some happy) in a world that remains ineffable, inexplicable, wonderful.

DKK 179.00
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The Little Teashop in Tokyo - Julie Caplin - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The Little Teashop in Tokyo - Julie Caplin - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

‘Up there with the best of them…A big, fat five stars from me’ Sue Moorcroft‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Phillipa AshleyGrab your passport and escape to a land of dazzling skyscrapers, steaming bowls of comforting noodles, and a page-turning love story that will make you swoon!For travel blogger Fiona, Japan has always been top of her bucket list so when she wins an all-expenses paid trip, it looks like her dreams are coming true.Until she arrives in vibrant, bustling Tokyo and comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart ten years ago, gorgeous photographer Gabe.Fiona can’t help but remember the heartache of their last meeting but amidst the temples and clouds of soft pink cherry blossoms, can Fiona and Gabe start to see life – and each other – differently?Readers ADORE this book!:‘Well, wow, I adored this story…a wonderful, engaging read, transporting me to a country I''ve always wanted to visit’ Jeannie‘Honestly, words cannot describe how much I have loved every single book in this series’ Holly‘I love these books. They are utterly stunning and this is another that I haven’t been able to put down.I love this author and this has been a perfect escape’ Vicki‘The perfect read to take you away during the lockdown!’ Sinead‘This is not my usual genre, I’m more of a crime/thriller reader however this story intrigued me. I absolutely loved it, truly one of the best books I have read’ Jacqueline‘A gorgeous read which left me longing to visit Japan’ Sarah‘A wonderful mood booster’ Jenn‘I love Julie Caplin''s writing…this afforded me to armchair travel to Tokyo.and have a taste of Japanese culture’ Amy

DKK 119.00
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Made In Japan - S. J. Parks - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Made In Japan - S. J. Parks - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

A young girl traces her mother’s steps all the way from London to Japan to search for the father she never knew.Hana arrives in Tokyo with only two words in her mind: The Teahouse. She’s a long way from home in East London and still fresh from the loss of her mother. But her grief has sent her across to the other side of the world to find out who she is, and for Hana that means finding the Japanese man she has never met, her father with only these two words as clues.Made in Japan is a beautifully woven story of a mother and daughter who, decades apart, tread the same streets of glittering Tokyo looking for that something that might complete them.

DKK 152.00
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State of Fear - Michael Crichton - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

State of Fear - Michael Crichton - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The Number One international bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Congo and Sphere takes on global warming in this gripping and critically acclaimed thriller.In Paris, a physicist dies after performing a laboratory experiment for a beautiful visitor.In the jungles of Malaysia, a mysterious buyer purchases deadly cavitation technology, built to his specifications.In Vancouver, a small research submarine is leased for use in the waters of New Guinea.And in Tokyo, an intelligence agent tries to understand what it all means.

DKK 155.00
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Cities - Manon Bucciarelli - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Cities - Manon Bucciarelli - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Discover great cities of the world with this beautifully illustrated book and learn about amazing places and landmarks around the globe.From Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro, Paris to New York – journey through sixteen different cities in this stunning hardback, packed with gorgeous illustrations and phenomenal facts.This incredible book, next in the series from the author of NATURE, is a treasure-trove of landmarks and fascinating discoveries and can be enjoyed time and time again. The perfect gift for the curious, lovers of travel, architecture, food, geography, or for children and families who simply love to learn about the world!

DKK 166.00
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Running's Strangest Tales - Iain Spragg - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Running's Strangest Tales - Iain Spragg - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Running’s Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories from the world of running, from the earliest marathon to today’s high-tech, apped-up approach.Within these pages you’ll find the bizarre story of the Norwegian footballer forced to miss a crucial World Cup qualifier after colliding with a moose on his morning jog, the American ultra-marathoner who had all his toenails removed to improve his running, and why some runners at the 2015 Tokyo marathon were wearing GPS-enabled, edible bananas, complete with LEDs and incoming Twitter updates.Packed with tales that are so odd you’ll hardly believe them, this book makes the perfect gift for all running enthusiasts, from the seasoned marathoner to the park jogger, and those who only ever run a bath.Word count: 45,000

DKK 120.00
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Around the World Find it! Explore it! - National Geographic Kids - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Around the World Find it! Explore it! - National Geographic Kids - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Go on a round-the-world adventure with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids.Find it! Search the illustrated scenes to find more than 250 landmarks, animals and cultural sights. From the beaches of Rio to the parks of Tokyo, the busy streets of Paris to the wonders of Cairo they are sure to keep young readers entertained.Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the things spotted. Did you know that Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain? That Ayer’s Rock appears to glow red in the sunset and sunrise? Or that Rio Janeiro’s carnival is one of the biggest celebrations in the world?With colourful photos and lots of fun activities that kids will love it’s the perfect book for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together!

DKK 100.00
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Nothing Good Happens After 2AM - Niamh Hargan - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Nothing Good Happens After 2AM - Niamh Hargan - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

From London to Los Angeles, Berlin and Tokyo, Nothing Good Happens After 2 a.m. is a story of friendship, ambition, creativity – and something more.Behind the unmarked door of Love and Death, a tiny speakeasy in East London, Robbie Saunders and El Tippett are cocktail-making stars on the rise.As London''s bar scene explodes around them, Robbie and El circle each other, connected by passion and competitive spirit. From Hackney to Soho in the small hours, as the city transforms itself, nothing – and no one – has ever felt so alive.But when it all comes crashing down, something indefinable keeps drawing Robbie and El back into each other''s orbit. Over the years that follow, in bars around the world, one unexpected, ill-advised, and utterly glorious late night after another, can they put aside professional betrayals to build something brand new?

DKK 152.00
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Coming Up for Air - Tom Daley - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Coming Up for Air - Tom Daley - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Longlisted for Autobiography of the Year, Sports Book Awards 2022The Instant Sunday Times BestsellerA deeply personal and inspiring memoir from one of the most celebrated and influential names in British sport. Tom Daley captured the hearts of the nation with his unforgettable medal-winning performance in the London 2012 Olympics. At the games in Tokyo, he triumphed to win gold and became the most decorated British diver of all time.In this deeply personal book, Tom explores the experiences that have shaped him and the qualities to which he owes his contentment and success; from the resilience he developed competing at world-class level, to the courage he discovered while reclaiming the narrative around his sexuality, and the perspective that family life has brought him.Candid and perceptive, Coming Up for Air offers a unique insight into the life and mindset of one our greatest and most-loved athletes.

DKK 155.00
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The Status Game - Will Storr - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The Status Game - Will Storr - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

‘Will Storr is one of our best journalists of ideas … The Status Game might be his best yet’ James Marriott, Books of the Year, The TimesWhat drives our political and moral beliefs?What shapes our bitterest conflicts and wildest dreams?What makes you, you?Across the world, from Papua New Guinea to Tokyo and Manhattan, humans compete for status. Through games of dominance, virtue and success, it’s an obsession that has driven the best and worst of us: the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution as well as spree killers and tyrants at the gates of Europe. But what makes status an all-consuming prize? And how can we wield our desire for it to improve our relationships, win social media battles and be the best in the workplace?A breathtaking rethink of human psychology, The Status Game will change how you see others – and how you see yourself.

DKK 127.00
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Model Misfit - Holly Smale - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Model Misfit - Holly Smale - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

“My name is Harriet Manners, and I am still a geek.”MODEL MISFIT is the sequel to award-winning No. 1 UK debut GEEK GIRL.Harriet Manners knows a lot of facts.She knows that humans have 70,000 thoughts per day.She knows that Geek + Model = a whole new set of graffiti on your belongings.And that the average person eats a ton of food a year, though her pregnant stepmother is doing her best to beat this.But Harriet doesn’t know where she’s going to fit in once the new baby arrives. And with her summer plans ruined, modelling in Japan seems the perfect chance to get away.Can Harriet cope with the craziness of Tokyo, her competitive model flatmates and her errant grandmother’s ‘chaperoning’. Or seeing gorgeous Nick everywhere she goes?Will geek girl find her place on the other side of the world?The sequel to the award-winning debut GEEK GIRL.

DKK 113.00
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Solo - Rana Dasgupta - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Solo - Rana Dasgupta - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Winner of the Commonwealth Writer’s Prize.The new novel from the critically acclaimed author of Tokyo Cancelled.‘Solo’ recounts the life and daydreams of a reclusive one-hundred-year-old man from Bulgaria.Before the man lost his sight, he read this story in a magazine: a group of explorers came upon a community of parrots speaking the language of a society that had been wiped out in a recent catastrophe. Astonished by their discovery, they put the parrots in cages and sent them home so that linguists could record what remained of the lost language. But the parrots, already traumatised by the devastation they had recently witnessed, died on the way.Wondering if, unlike the hapless parrots, he has any wisdom to leave to the world, Ulrich embarks on an epic armchair journey through a century of violent politics, forbidden music, lost love and failed chemistry, finding his way eventually to an astonishing epiphany of tenderness and enlightenment.

DKK 119.00
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Coming Up for Air - Tom Daley - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Coming Up for Air - Tom Daley - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Longlisted for Autobiography of the Year, Sports Book Awards 2022The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller‘Honest and moving – everything a memoir should be’ The Sun‘An illuminating look at what it takes to be an Olympian … in this story, passion reigns supreme’ CosmopolitanTom Daley captured the hearts of the nation with his unforgettable medal-winning performance in the London 2012 Olympics. At the games in Tokyo, he triumphed to win gold and became the most decorated British diver of all time.In this deeply personal book, Tom explores the experiences that have shaped him and the qualities to which he owes his contentment and success; from the resilience he developed competing at world-class level, to the courage he discovered while reclaiming the narrative around his sexuality, and the perspective that family life has brought him.Candid and perceptive, Coming Up for Air offers a unique insight into the life and mindset of one our greatest and most-loved athletes.

DKK 192.00
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Odd Science - Incredible Creatures - James Olstein - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Odd Science - Incredible Creatures - James Olstein - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Odd Science: Incredible Creatures is filled with weird and wacky facts – read about the dinosaur that used camouflage, wonder at the penguins that ‘propose’ to each other with rocks and tell your friends that the dodo was actually quite smart!Prepare to laugh, marvel and learn.Scientists found that cockatoos in Australia make their own drumsticks and their own music. Each bird plays it’s own different rhythm at its own different speed to attract a mate.Scientists in Tokyo have trained pigeons to distinguish between art style. They can tell the difference between works by Picasso and Monet.There are facts about sharks that listen to Death Metal, the amazing amount a hummingbird needs to eat, and strange creatures such as the ‘ghost’ octopus.James Olstein beautifully illustrates these odd facts in a retro-inspired, quirky style. His designs aren’t meant to be taken literally, but you’ll laugh-out-load when you see a spider relaxing on a pool float and dinosaurs playing with a ball!Being a geek has never been so cool.

DKK 120.00
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Wild Cities - Chris Fitch - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Wild Cities - Chris Fitch - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

''Mind-shifting, heart-lifting'' ISABELLA TREE''Inspiring and essential'' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYSNature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. But today the majority of the world’s population lives in some form of urban environment. And by 2050, two-thirds of humanity will live in towns and cities.Studies have shown that a daily walk in the woods can improve our health and happiness, that those who can observe a natural scene through a hospital window will recover faster. The sound of birds, the smell of tree oils, the presence of free-flowing water – these are all vital to our wellbeing. So as the human footprint of brick, concrete and metal expands, how do we protect our connection to the natural world?In Wild Cities, Chris Fitch leads us around the world in search of answers, visiting pioneering cities and meeting the people working at the forefront of this issue. From the tiny urban forests in Tokyo and the star-rich skies of Flagstaff, to the meandering river of Munich and lions prowling through gardens in Nairobi, this is a globe-spanning look at how to bring nature into the places we live – and how to create the wild cities of the future.

DKK 166.00
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Ramen - Tove Nilsson - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Ramen - Tove Nilsson - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Picture a generous bowl filled to the brim with steaming hot broth.Its perfect surface intricately patterned with tiny droplets of oil; the flavour enhanced with algae, miso, dried fungi and fish sauce. Thin and springy noodles nestle in the base, while a sashimi-marinated cut of pork or chicken sits atop, the meat meltingly tender after up to 48 hours of simmering. A bobbing soya-marinated egg and an array of toppings add a colourful finishing touch.Tove Nilsson is a ramen addict. Every time she travels abroad, she is looking for her next ramen fix – a large bowl filled to the brim with steaming hot broth that’s been simmering for up to 48 hours; flavours boosted with dried mushrooms, seaweed, miso and dried fish, and many other delicious things.There are few dishes as addictive and universally popular as ramen. From backstreet Tokyo diners to the hottest establishments in LA, via the chic laid-back ramen bars of London’s Soho, you will find the most complex of flavour combinations, all in a single bowl. Including 50 mouth-watering recipes, from homemade broth and noodles to complementary dishes and sides such as udon, gyoza, pickles, okonomiyaki, and tempura, this cookbook will transport you to the vibrant streets of Japan via your own kitchen.

DKK 182.00
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The Traitor’s Gold - David Leadbeater - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The Traitor’s Gold - David Leadbeater - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

The gripping new action thriller novel from the million-copy bestselling author of the Matt Drake seriesAt the root of all riches lies evil…Ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is on a mission to rescue a friend who has been kidnapped. Meanwhile, ancient coins – remnants of a Chinese casino buried for six hundred years – are starting to surface in Japan''s clandestine underworld.Mason knows the coins and kidnapping are linked. Someone has finally unearthed the long-buried ancient casino, and its riches – both financial and archaeological – are now up for grabs. But hidden forces are desperate to conceal the discovery and take it for themselves, kidnapping and killing to silence anyone in their path.In a high-stakes battle to reveal the casino to the world, Joe and his team race across the region, from high-rise Hong Kong to Tokyo''s bustling markets to the covert gambling rings of Osaka. But they are being hunted by elite forces – and it’s only a matter of time before the target on their back catches up with them.In this perilous quest for the world’s oldest casino, Mason must find the site before his enemies find him. But can he unearth the secrets of the gold in time?

DKK 120.00
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Remarkable Racecourses - Tom Peacock - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Remarkable Racecourses - Tom Peacock - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Remarkable Racecourses is a beautifully presented collection of amazing racecourses from five continents captured by some of the world''s greatest racing photographers.Remarkable Racecourses is a beautifully presented collection of the world’s most striking racecourses. Lavish photographs and informative text show why each racecourse is unique, whether it’s the oldest, longest, shortest, most southerly, most northerly, most beautiful or most extraordinary. Among the 70-plus racecourses included are Laytown in Ireland (the only race run on a beach under Turf Club rules), St. Moritz in Switzerland (which takes place on a frozen lake), Pukekohe Park in New Zealand (which is located in the centre of a motor racing circuit), Cartmel in Cumbria (where spectators enjoy the action from the centre of the circuit) and Epsom Downs in Surrey (which is a left-handed, open-ended, horseshoe-shaped course). The book travels across continents, from rural England to Outer Mongolia, to bring you the most astonishing racecourses on the planet.Remarkable Racecourses features more than 70 racecourses including Aintree, Ascot, Baghdad Equestrian Club, Beirut Hippodrome, Birdsville, Cartmel, Champ de Mars, Capannelle, Chantilly, Cheltenham, Chepstow, Chester, Ellerslie, Epsom Downs, Flemington, Goodwood, Hamilton Park, Happy Valley, Hialeah Park, Iffezheim, Kernic Bay, Laytown, Longchamp, Mahalaxmi, Maisons-Laffitte, Meydan, Moonee Valley, Newmarket, Pontefract, Pukekohe Park, Santa Anita, St. Moritz, Tokyo, Turffontein, Woodbine.

DKK 241.00
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Last Train to Freedom - Deborah Swift - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Last Train to Freedom - Deborah Swift - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

''Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD''Tense and thought-provoking'' CATHERINE LAW''A fascinating and original read'' CATHERINE HOKIN1940. As Soviet forces storm Lithuania, Zofia and her brother Jacek must flee to survive.A lifeline appears when Japanese consul Sugihara offers them visas on one condition: they must deliver a parcel to Tokyo. Inside lies intelligence on Nazi atrocities, evidence so explosive that Nazi and Soviet agents will stop at nothing to possess it.Pursued across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Express, Zofia faces danger at every turn, racing to expose the truth as Japan edges closer to allying with the Nazis. With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, can she complete her mission before time runs out?Readers love Last Train to Freedom:''An epic journey across the Siberian wilderness that will keep you guessing until the end. Readers interested in the less well known events of World War II will find this book captivating and unforgettable'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Ms Swift is a talented writer… Captivating and compulsive reading'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''What a fantastic read this was'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another stunning achievement in historical fiction from Deborah Swift'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

DKK 119.00
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Supa Ya Ramen - Luke Findlay - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Supa Ya Ramen - Luke Findlay - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Eclectic, playful and delicious. – Yotam OttolenghiWelcome to a bold new world of possibilities in this game-changing recipe collection from the founder of cult-status restaurant Supa Ya Ramen.Having spent time exploring Tokyo in 2019, Luke Findlay became obsessed with the idea of pushing the ramen rules to their limit. What started as a wildly successful supper club in his home in Hackney, has since become two hugely popular restaurants in Dalston and Peckham, London. Eager customers queue round the corner for a bowl of this ‘traditionally inauthentic’, ‘new-wave’ ramen.In his debut book, Luke shows us an eclectic cooking style that carefully considers each element of a perfect bowl. Flavoured oils, pickles and ferments, seasonings, broths, and toppings appear alongside Luke’s recipes for radical flavour combinations including the infamous Cheeseburger Mazesoba complete with Bread and Butter Pickles, and the ever-popular Celeriac Chashu bowl. Sides, sauces and desserts feature, too, with essentials like Hot Honey Drizzle, Classic Chilli Oil, Smacked Cucumber Pickles, and the tantalizing Malt Noodle Ice Cream with Miso Caramel.Supa Ya Ramen is all about celebrating the craft of ramen without limits – this is a masterclass in infusing traditional techniques with the ingredients you love, while Luke effortlessly gives you the confidence to experiment with flavour to create your own perfect bowl and revolutionize your ramen game.

DKK 251.00
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Butter - Asako Yuzuki - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Butter - Asako Yuzuki - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

''Compelling, delightfully weird, often uncomfortable'' PANDORA SYKES''Unputdownable, breathtakingly original'' ERIN KELLY''I have been glued to Asako Yuzuki''s new novel Butter’ NIGEL SLATER‘A full-fat, Michelin-starred treat’THE TIMESThe cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story.There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has captured the nation’s imagination but Kajii refuses to speak with the press, entertaining no visitors. That is, until journalist Rika Machida writes a letter asking for her recipe for beef stew and Kajii can’t resist writing back.Rika, the only woman in her news office, works late each night, rarely cooking more than ramen. As the visits unfold between her and the steely Kajii, they are closer to a masterclass in food than journalistic research. Rika hopes this gastronomic exchange will help her soften Kajii but it seems that she might be the one changing. With each meal she eats, something is awakening in her body, might she and Kaji have more in common than she once thought?Inspired by the real case of the convicted con woman and serial killer, "The Konkatsu Killer", Asako Yuzuki’s Butter is a vivid, unsettling exploration of misogyny, obsession, romance and the transgressive pleasures of food in Japan.''Luscious … I devoured this'' IMOGEN CRIMP''A salty morsel with one hell of a bite’ ALICE SLATER‘Nothing short of ingenious’ INEWS‘Ambitious and unsettling’GUARDIAN''It isn’t entirely clear whether to read the novel or devour it’ OBSERVER

DKK 182.00
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Mind the Gap, Dash and Lily - David Levithan - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

Mind the Gap, Dash and Lily - David Levithan - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

''After reading this I wanted to read it all over again'' – Zoe Sugg (aka Zoella) on The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily.A glorious new collaboration from Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, the New York Times bestselling authors of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist.Timed to coincide with the new DASH AND LILY series on Netflix comes a new helping of love – with best-selling authors Rachel Cohn and David Levithan bringing Dash and Lily to England!Dash and Lily are feeling closer than ever … so it''s too bad that they''re also an ocean apart. After Dash gets accepted to Oxford University and Lily stays in New York, the couple are struggling to make a long distance relationship work. And when Dash breaks the news that he won''t be coming home to New York for Christmas, Lily makes a decision: if Dash can''t come to New York, she''ll go to London. But will Lily pull off the ultimate surprise …?A heart-warming wintry read that is guaranteed to be a favourite Christmas book for years to come.Look out for David and Rachel’s other young adult novels: Nick and Norah''s Infinite Playlist and Naomi and Ely''s No Kiss List.Also by David Levithan, Every Day, Another Day, Marly''s Ghost, Two Boys Kissing, How They Met and Other Stories.David is the New York Times best-selling author of Boy Meets Boy and Marly’s Ghost. While among his many collaborations are Will Grayson, Will Grayson with Fault in Our Stars author John Green, and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist with Rachel Cohn, which became a major film. David is also a highly respected children’s book editor, whose list includes many luminaries of children’s literature, including Garth Nix, Libba Bray and Suzanne Collins. He lives and works in New York.Rachel Cohn was born in Maryland, but later moved to New York. Rachel’s other books include the Gingerbread series, the Beta series, and My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life.

DKK 106.00
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100 Symbols That Changed the World - Colin Salter - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

100 Symbols That Changed the World - Colin Salter - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the world’s most recognizable symbols.Universal symbols have been used as a form of communication from the Bronze Age, when the dynasties of ancient Egypt began the evolution of the thousand characters used in Egyptian hieroglyphics. In pre-Columbian America the Mayan civilization set out on a similar course, using pictures as a narrative text.With the adoption of written languages, symbols have come to represent an illustrated shorthand. The dollar sign in America evolved from colonists’ trade with the Spanish, and the widespread acceptance of Spanish currency in deals. Merchants’ clerks would shorten the repeated entry of “pesos” in their accounts ledgers, which needed to be written with a ‘p’ and an ‘s’. A single letter ‘s’ with the vertical stroke of the ‘p’ was much quicker. Historically correct dollar signs have a single stroke through the ‘S’.Symbols are also used to impart quick, recognizable safety advice. The radio activity symbol was designed in Berkley in 1946 to warn of the dangers of radioactive substances – and following the widespread use of gas masks in WWII, the trefoil symbol echoed the shape of the mask.There are many symbols of affiliation, not only to religious groups, but support of political causes or even brand loyalty. Symbols are used for identification, military markings and recognition of compatibility. They allow users to convey a large amount of information in a short space, such as the iconography of maps or an electrical circuit diagram. Symbols are an essential part of the architecture of mathematics.And in the case of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics – the first Games to be held in an Asian country – symbols allowed the organizers to create event signage that wouldn’t be lost in translation. The set of Olympic sports pictograms for the Games was a novel solution, and one that was added to in Mexico and Munich.Organized chronologically, 100 Symbols That Changed The World looks at the genesis and adoption of the world’s most recognizable symbols.

DKK 211.00
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What’s Your Type? - Merve Emre - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

What’s Your Type? - Merve Emre - Bog - HarperCollins Publishers - Plusbog.dk

A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR‘History that reads like biography that reads like a novel – a fluid narrative that defies expectations and plays against type’ New York Times‘Brilliant and savage’ Philip HensherAn unprecedented history of the personality test conceived a century ago by a mother and her daughter – fiction writers with no formal training in psychology – and how it insinuated itself into our boardrooms, classrooms, and beyond.The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is the most popular personality test in the world. It has been harnessed by Fortune 100 companies, universities, hospitals, churches, and the military. Its language – of extraversion vs. introversion, thinking vs. feeling – has inspired online dating platforms and Buzzfeed quizzes alike. And yet despite the test''s widespread adoption, experts in the field of psychometric testing, a $500 million industry, struggle to account for its success – no less validate its results. How did the Myers-Briggs insinuate itself into our jobs, our relationships, our internet, our lives?First conceived in the 1920s by the mother-daughter team of Katherine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, a pair of aspiring novelists and devoted homemakers, the Myers-Briggs was designed to bring the gospel of Carl Jung to the masses. But it would take on a life of its own, reaching from the smoke-filled boardrooms of mid-century New York to Berkeley, California, where it was honed against some of the 20th century''s greatest creative minds. It would travel across the world to London, Zurich, Cape Town, Melbourne, and Tokyo; to elementary schools, nunneries, wellness retreats, and the closed-door corporate training sessions of today.Drawing from original reporting and never-before-published documents, What’s Your Type? examines nothing less than the definition of the self – our attempts to grasp, categorise and quantify our personalities. Surprising and absorbing, the book, like the test at its heart, considers the timeless question: What makes you you?

DKK 141.00
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