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"Featuring fashion themed restaurants, hotels, and sites to visit, as well as Megan's favorite places to shop, this is a must-have insider's guide to New York for any fashion lover."--

Lonely Planet's Canada is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hike the Rockies, wonder at Niagara falls and savor culture in Quebec City; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore in Jasper National Park; ski at Whistler and marvel at Lake Louise; all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Washington wine country, hop a ferry to the San Juan Islands or dive into the hipster playground of Portland; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, music, architecture, politics, flora, wildlife, outdoor activities, road trips, cuisine, beer, wine Free, convenient pull-out Washington map (included in print version), plus over 50 maps Covers Seattle, Bellingham, the San Juan Islands, Olympic Peninsula, Washington Cascades, Central & Eastern Washington, Portland, Wine Country, Ashland, Eastern Oregon, Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island and more

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Start Small, Think Big is a primary-science picture book series that takes young readers from the small and familiar to new areas of knowledge where they need to think big! Little Brown Nut is about the Brazil nut tree told clearly and carefully to build knowledge about its lifecycle, the Amazon, and the world's rainforests, with a fold-out map.

Venner er den familie, du selv vælger …Vennerne Hannah og Finn har tilbragt hver eneste jul sammen siden college. Ingen af dem har andre at være sammen med, så de har skabt deres egne skøre og hyggelige juletraditioner. Da de flytter til New York, fuldender den stilfulde Priya og den mystiske Theo deres selvvalgte familie.Men som tiden går, glider vennerne langsomt fra hinanden, og det kulminerer, da Finn annoncerer, at han flytter til L.A. Denne jul kan meget vel blive deres sidste sammen, og Hannah er rædselsslagen for, at vennegruppen helt falder fra hinanden.Derfor beslutter hun, at dette skal blive den bedste jul nogensinde. Imens tænker Finn på alt det han efterlader – særligt sine undertrykte følelser for Theo.Vi ses til jul er en smuk og stemningsfyldt hyldest til New York, til den helt særlige julestemning og frem for alt til de venner, vi har hele livet.

“Eleanor Shearer bringer historien om en mors mod til live med indføling, ømhed og fremragende prosa.”– Natasha LesterEr dette frihed? spørger Rachel sig selv, mens hun løber gennem mørket, alene, skrækslagen og udmattet. Hun er på flugt fra den plantage, hvor hun har levet hele sit liv, født sine børn og siden set dem blive solgt og spredt for alle vinde. Men for sit indre blik ser hun hele tiden de fem små ansigter. Lever de, eller er de døde? Er de slaver eller frie? Hvis hun mødte dem, ville hun så genkende dem? Hun er nødt til at kende deres skæbne.Det er en vanskelig rejse, som Rachel begiver sig ud på, men først når hendes børns historier flyder sammen med hendes egen – som bifloderne, der løber ind i den brusende flod – vil hun for alvor føle sig fri.Floden fører mig hjem er inspireret af virkelighedens modige kvinder efter slaveriets afskaffelse. Det er en smertefuld og smuk fortælling om familiebånd, kærlighed og ukueligt håb.Pressen skriver:“En bevægende fortælling om sorg, kærlighed og hjemkomst, hvor Rachel ikke kun søger efter sine børn, men også sin fortid, sin selvstændighed og sin sjæl. En uafrystelig og stærk roman.”– Kate Quinn“Shearer undersøger et svært og overset historisk emne med stor finesse og respekt. Hun giver os det, som kun de bedste romanforfattere kan: det essentielle uden at ofre hverken detaljer eller historisk akkuratesse.”– The Guardian”I stærke scener viser Shearer slaveriets barske sider, og de dybfølte beskrivelser af en mors længsel efter sine børn løfter denne roman op i en liga for sig.”– Publishers Weekly“En blændende debutroman fyldt med kærlighed, tab og skygger fra fortiden. Den er en rig, poetisk og hjertegribende beretning om en mors uendelige kærlighed og en vigtig refleksion over betydningen af frihed. Den er ganske enkelt uforglemmelig.”– Kristin Harmel”Romanens hjerte ligger i dens hyldest til moderskabet og kvinders styrke. Den er en inderlig beskrivelse af en kvindes mod i lyset af livets grusomheder.”– The Observer”En stærk og smuk roman, der bærer vidne om en brutal fortid og kærlighedens helende kræfter.”– Jeanette Winterson“En fantastisk debutroman om en mors kærlighed til sine børn – kan varmt anbefales!”– Good Housekeeping“Stærk, bevægende og overbevisende.”– Woman & Home”En fantastisk og rørende roman.”– Prima“Dybtfølt, håbefuld og rørende. Shearer skriver fantastisk.”– Glamour“Romanen er spændende, velskrevet og følelsesmæssigt stærk. Shearer tegner et helt unikt billede af moderkærlighed og håb.”– Daily Mail”En intens og medrivende debut, der beskriver moderkærlighedens styrke og vedholdenhed.”– The Sunday Times”Der er både glimt af ægte lykke og intens smerte undervejs. Shearer viger ikke tilbage for det forfærdelige ved historien, men styrken i Rachels moderkærlighed er noget helt særligt.”– The Times”En fascinerende fortælling, der er gennemsyret af atmosfære og dramatik, samtidig med at den ærer et stærkt historisk materiale.”– Mail on Sunday

"The Declaration of Independence identified 'the pursuit of happiness' as one of our unalienable rights, along with life and liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, the president of the National Constitution Center, profiles six of the most influential founders--Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton--to show what pursuing happiness meant in their lives. By reading the classical Greek and Roman moral philosophers who inspired the Founders, Rosen shows us how they understood the pursuit of happiness as a quest for being good, not feeling good--the pursuit of lifelong virtue, not short-term pleasure. Among those virtues were the habits of industry, temperance, moderation, and sincerity, which the Founders viewed as part of a daily struggle for self-improvement, character development, and calm self-mastery. They believed that political self-government required personal self-government. For all six Founders, the pursuit of virtue was incompatible with enslavement of African Americans, although the Virginians betrayed their own principles. The Pursuit of Happiness is more than an elucidation of the Declaration's famous phrase; it is a revelatory journey into the minds of the Founders, and a deep, rich, and fresh understanding of the foundation of our democracy"--

Vennerne Daniel, Six, Holder, Sky og Breckin planlægger en Friendsgiving-middag i Skys forældres hus.Men den ellers tætte vennegruppe har det hårdt i øjeblikket, og da Daniel endelig stiller Six det svære spørgsmål, som han har gemt på siden hun delagtiggjorde ham i sin hemmelighed, bliver han fortvivlet over svaret, der lægger en kølig skygge over deres lille komsammen. Pludselige må Daniel gøre alt hvad han kan for at finde svarene som kan hjælpe den person han elsker allermest, men forsøget efterlader ham i stedet dybt fortvivlet.<i>Et perfekt øjeblik</i> er den perfekte lille krølle på halen for historierne, som begyndte i HOPELESS-serien og <i>Alt ved dig</i>.

Smukke og grusomme fortællinger fra en af vor tids største og mest dristige latinamerikanske forfattere. Shortlistet til Booker-prisen.Velkommen til Buenos Aires, hvor forsvundne børn vender tilbage fra de døde og opgravede knogler bærer på frygtelige forbandelser. I disse fortællinger fra det moderne Argentina giver forfatteren stemme til kvinderne – de udstødte, de undertrykte og de glemte – i en storby gennemsyret af vold og vanvid.Fortællingerne er befolket af uregerlige teenagere, mystiske hekse, hjemløse spøgelser og udsultede kvinder og formår på original vis at forene klassisk horror, feminisme og moderne samfundskritik med stor skønhed og underfundig humor.Mariana Enriquez (f. 1973) er kritiker, journalist og forfatter, regnes for en af Argentinas største nulevende forfattere og en moderne arvtager til Julio Cortázar og Jorge Luis Borges. Hun debuterede 21-årig i 1994 og har siden udgivet adskillige romaner og novellesamlinger.Hun fik et stort internationalt gennembrud med den anmelderroste novellesamling Ting vi mistede i ilden (da. 2017), og hendes seneste store romanværk Nuestra parte de noche blev belønnet med den prestigefulde Herralde-pris, den største litterære pris i den spansktalende verden, og blev en romanen indtil videre udkommet i 24 oplag.Anmelderne skrev: »Dronningen af Latinamerikansk goth.« Financial Times »Som sin chilenske nabo, afdøde Roberto Bolaño, skriver Mariana Enriquez om de mørkeste afkroge af menneskesindet, men med en præcision og en poesi, som efterlader læseren forunderligt opløftet.« The A.V. Club

"The inside story of Biden's foreign policy team and their struggle to restore America's global influence in the aftermath of Trump. When Joe Biden assumed the United States presidency, he brought with him a team of all-star talent, perhaps the most experienced ensemble of policy experts in modern U.S. history. Their mission: repair America's damaged reputation abroad and decide the course of its global future. The challenges and risks could not have been greater. Around the world, adversaries were consolidating power, allies were drifting away, wars were raging, and climate change was accelerating, all while Russia was disrupting democracies and China was seeking to replace the U.S. as the world's preeminent power. Now for the first time since World War II, the United States risked falling from its unrivaled position. If Biden and his team failed, it would likely mark the end of an American era and the rise of a fractured and autocratic world order. In The Internationalists, acclaimed national security reporter Alexander Ward takes us behind the scenes to reveal the struggle to enact a coherent and effective set of policies in a time of global crisis. Against the failure of Afghanistan and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Biden's all-star team-of-rivals must band together against incredible odds. Their successes, and their failures, will decide not just Biden's presidency. They will decide the very course of America's global future. As The Best and The Brightest chronicled the smoke-filled rooms of the Kennedy Administration, and The Rise of The Vulcans detailed the inner workings of George Bush's war machine, The Internationalists takes readers behind the scenes as Joe Biden and his cabinet embark on some of the most ambitious foreign policy initiatives of any president since Richard M. Nixon. Thanks to rigorous reporting and sources in the rooms where it happened, Ward delivers the first draft of history, the first definitive, unvarnished account of the Biden Doctrine, from the Fall of Kabul to the Rise of Kiev"--

A world without prisons? Ridiculous. Schools that foster the genius of every child? Impossible. A society where everyone has food, shelter, love? In your dreams. Exactly. Princeton professor Ruha Benjamin believes in the liberating power of the imagination. Deadly systems shaped by mass incarceration, ableism, digital surveillance and eugenics emerged from the human imagination but they have real-world impacts. To fight these systems and create a world that works for all of us, we will have to imagine things differently. As Benjamin shows, educators, artists, technologists and more are experimenting with new ways of thinking and tackling seemingly intractable problems. Drawing from the work of these visionaries-including Black feminists, climate activists, Afrofuturists and troublemakers of all sorts-Imagination: A Manifesto explores the possibility and practices required to imagine and create more just and habitable worlds.

Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom and lyrical beauty of Kahlil Gibran's collected works. From The Prophet to The Broken Wings and Sand and Foam, Gibran's writings explore the depths of the human spirit and offer timeless insights into love, life, and spirituality. His poetic prose resonates with profound truths, touching hearts and inspiring souls across generations. Delve into the themes of self-discovery, freedom, and the interconnectedness of all beings. With his unique blend of spirituality and philosophy, Gibran's words illuminate the path to inner peace and fulfillment. This collection is a cherished treasure, inviting readers on a transformative journey of self-reflection and enlightenment. Timeless wisdom that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries. Poetic prose that touches the depths of the soul. Inspiring insights on love, spirituality, and the human condition. A treasured collection of transformative and enlightening writings. Gibran's profound words continue to resonate across generations.

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Canada's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 32 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Marvel at the Niagara Falls, spot whales in Newfoundland and sample wine on the Okanagan Valley Wine trail. Get to Canada, rent a car, and hit the road!

A compelling case for the connection between Freemasonry and the notorious Oak Island treasure, written by a historian and Curse of Oak Island guest expert. If you think you know everything about the secrets of Oak Island, think again. Oak Island: A Masonic Quest makes the strongest and most compelling case ever for the truth behind the treasure at Nova Scotia's Oak Island. It also connects two of the world's most baffling mysteries: the secrets of the arcane and cryptic Freemasons, and the equally enigmatic Oak Island treasure. Through years of extensive research, Scott Clarke -- author, amateur historian, and guest expert on the History Channel's The Curse of Oak Island -- has discovered numerous captivating connections, published here for the first time, that truly show these mysteries to be intertwined, including: Previously unknown connections between Freemasonry and Oak Island dating from before the discovery of the Money Pit in 1795 Masonic and family connections between two of the most famous treasures of the late eighteenth century and Oak Island The strongest and most evidence-based theory yet for what the treasure at Oak Island might consist of A logical, yet sure-to-be-controversial theory that could rewrite Masonic history The discovery of two previously unknown, centuries-old "treasure maps" that both point to treasure in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. With forty images, including maps and illustrations, Oak Island Odyssey: A Masonic Quest offers the freshest and most original take on the mystery yet.

A charmingly illustrated journey through New York City, neighborhood by neighborhood, updated to include newer buildings and more classic favorites.All the Buildings in New York is a love letter to New York City, told through James Gulliver Hancock’s unique and charming drawings of the city’s diverse architectural styles and cityscape. His buildings are colorful and chock-full of fun and offbeat details, and this book is full of new discoveries as well as old chestnuts for anyone who loves the Big Apple.Organized by neighborhood, this revised and updated edition features iconic New York buildings, such as the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Flatiron Building; other beloved landmarks, such as the New York Public Library and Brooklyn Museum; and new skyline-changing buildings constructed in the last ten years, such as One World Trade Center, Oculus, and Via 57 West. Also included are the everyday buildings that make up New York City—the boutique shops in SoHo, timeless brownstones in Brooklyn, and rows of busy markets in Chinatown. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume as practical as it is beautiful.New Yorkers and tourists alike will savor this one-of-a-kind book that uniquely celebrates the energy and spirit of the city that never sleeps.

"Cassidy Hutchinson's desk was mere steps from the most controversial president in recent American history. Now, she provides [an] account of her extraordinary experiences as an idealistic young woman thrust into the middle of a national crisis, where she risked everything to tell the truth about some of the most powerful people in Washington. ... Her life took a dramatic turn on January 6th, 2021, when, at twenty-four, she found herself in one of the most extraordinary and unprecedented calamities in modern political history. Hutchinson was faced with a choice between loyalty to the Trump administration or loyalty to the country by revealing what she saw and heard in the attempt to overthrow a democratic election"--

Hvad er meningen med at give andre en smuk død, hvis man ikke kan give sig selv et smukt liv?Ting, vi fortryder er en hjertevarm, klog og humoristisk roman, der tager livtag med et af de mest tabuiserede emner i den vestlige kultur – døden – og forvandler den til en hyldest til livet.Clover Brooks har altid følt sig tættere knyttet til de døende end til de levende. Da hendes elskede bedstefar dør alene, mens Clover er ude at rejse, begynder hun at arbejde som sjælesørger i New York og dedikerer sit liv til at hjælpe folk gennem deres sidste tid.Clover tilbringer så meget tid med de døende, at hun ikke har meget tid til overs til sig selv – indtil en af hendes klienter en dag sender hende ud for at søge efter en gammel kærlighed. Rejsen tvinger Clover til at tage stilling til, hvad hun ønsker for sit eget liv, alt imens hun kæmper for at finde fodfæste i en helt ny og ukendt verden af venskab og kærlighed.

Cormac McCarthy er 16 år efter Pulitzer-vinderen "Vejen" tilbage med de to nye romaner, "Passageren" og "Stella Maris": To mørke, betagende romaner om synd, vanvid, moral og videnskab. Begge bøger udkommer på dansk 4. maj 2023.  Mississippi, 1980. Bjærgningsdykkeren Bobby Western lyner sin våddragt for at dykke ned i mørket. Her finder han et fly med ni kroppe, der stadig er spændt fast til deres sæder. Flyets sorte boks og en tiende passager mangler, men hvordan kan det lade sig gøre, når flyet er fuldstændig intakt? Bobby hvirvles ind i et mysterie, der snart bliver livsfarligt for ham, og som fører ham gennem USA's syd, fra New Orleans til Floridas kyst, alt imens han må kæmpe med sin fortids spøgelser.  "Passageren" er en roman om at være hjemsøgt af tab, om at være forfulgt i både det ydre og det indre, om at bære rundt på en mørk familiehistorie og en tragisk kærlighedshistorie.

THE ELECTRIFYING NEW ADVENTURE OF THE NUMA CREW, FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLERA terrifying discovery. A cutting-edge weapon. A life-or-death showdown in the skies . . . A distress call from a nearby freighter in the Caribbean brings a NUMA training mission to an abrupt halt. Leaping into action, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala locate the damaged vessel, where they make an eerie discovery. The captain lies face down and clutched beneath him - an empty shotgun. When Kurt and Joe search for clues, the situation grows stranger - and more dangerous. Lying hidden in wait are the rest of the crew: paranoid, disoriented and ready to fight. Could a mind-altering sickness have struck down an entire ship? Or is something much more sinister going on? Following the crew's tale of mysterious lights leads Kurt and Joe to a cadre of Cuban mercenaries, and when they learn of their plan to use magnificent modern airships to hijack a nuclear submarine, this impromptu mission moves from the seas to the skies. Faced with an irrepressible enemy and a new arena of fighting, stopping this plot could be the NUMA crew's toughest task yet... Praise for Clive Cussler: The Adventure King - Sunday Express Cussler is hard to beat - Daily Mail Just about the best in the business - New York Post

16 år efter Pulitzer-vinderen "Vejen" er en af USA’s største nulevende forfatter, Cormac McCarthy, tilbage med Passageren og Stella Maris: To mørke, betagende romaner om synd, vanvid, moral og videnskab. Begge bøger udkommer på dansk 4. maj 2023.  Wisconsin, 1972: Alicia Western indlægger sig selv på et psykiatrisk hospital. Tyve år gammel og uden anden bagage end en pose fyldt med hundreddollarsedler. Alicia er et matematisk geni og læser sin ph.d. på University of Chicago, men bliver diagnosticeret med paranoid skizofreni. Hun ønsker ikke at tale om sin bror, Bobby Western, men mindes sin barndom og sørger over den bror, som ikke helt er død, men heller ikke helt er hendes."Stella Maris" er et intimt portræt af sorg og længsel, af en ung kvinde på en psykiatrisk afdeling, der forsøger at forstå sin egen eksistens.Romanen er oversat af Nanna Lund.

"There's no such thing as rural America. Or, rather, as Steven Conn argues, "rural America" is a phrase that has been made to mean so many things that it doesn't mean anything. In fact, he maintains, rural America--so often characterized as in crisis or in danger of being left behind--has been shaped by the same major forces as the rest of the country since at least the end of the Civil War: militarization, industrialization, corporatization, and suburbanization. Conn calls for us to dispense with the fantasies and visions that are often imposed on rural America, in the hopes of more productively addressing the real challenges facing all of America"--