Bøger om London

Marking 90 years of London Transport, this selection of images celebrates its buses, trams and trolleybuses in preservation.

År 2018. Indhenter Lucas Zickermann er milevidt fra alle sine problemer. Han er flygtet til Thailand, har købt en restaurant og nyder friheden. Frihed fra mord-opgaver, spionage og politik.I Bayern bliver to medlemmer af våbenhandlerfamilien Zickermann myrdet. Tysk politi mistænker en gruppe østeuropæiske nynazister. Lucas’ familie kræver, at mordene skal hævnes.I mellemtiden er hans kæreste, Annesofie, ankommet til Thailand. På ferie. Også hun er ansat i Forsvarets Efterretningstjeneste og er travlt optaget med at udrede trådene i ”Danmarkshistoriens største skattesag” på ambassaden i London. Bagmanden er briten Sanjay Shah, og Annesofie har fundet forbindelser mellem finansfolk og russiske lejemordere.Mystiske ting begynder at ske på Lucas’ restaurant. Gæster og personale opfører sig besynderligt, alt imens Annesofie har problemer med sine døtre og den politistyrke, der bevogter dem i London. Lucas tager det cool. Han er blevet lovet beskyttelse af Thailands efterretningstjeneste. Men Thailand er ikke fredelige Danmark.

The first photographic history of Gants Hill

It's the season of peace and goodwill, but a Victorian Christmas is no holiday for the world's most popular detective in this new book from Bonnie MacBird, author of the bestselling Sherlock Holmes novel Art in the Blood.

Elizabeth Smart's passionate fictional account of her intense love-affair with the poet George Barker, described by Angela Carter as 'Like MADAME BOVARY blasted by lightning ... A masterpiece'.One day, while browsing in a London bookshop, Elizabeth Smart chanced upon a slim volume of poetry by George Barker - and fell passionately in love with him through the printed word. Eventually they communicated directly and, as a result of Barker's impecunious circumstances, Elizabeth Smart flew both him and his wife from Japan, where he was teaching, to join her in the United States. Thus began one of the most extraordinary, intense and ultimately tragic love affairs of our time. They never married but Elizabeth bore George Barker four children and their relationship provided the impassioned inspiration for one of the most moving and immediate chronicles of a love affair ever written - 'By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept'.Originally published in 1945, this remarkable book is now widely identified as a classic work of poetic prose which, seven decades later, has retained all of its searing poignancy, beauty and power of impact.

London 1951: At finde selve livets kode er det, der optager videnskaben allermest i disse år, også den brillante, unge kemiker Rosalind Franklin. Som nyansat på King's College kaster hun sig ud i forskningen, men hendes kolleger vil hellere ignorere en kvinde i laboratoriet end at arbejde sammen med hende. De ambitiøse mænd må dog snart indse, at Rosalind er en seriøs konkurrent i kapløbet om at opdage DNA-strukturen. Selvom hun får støtte fra sin assistent Oliver, bliver situationen værre. Bag Rosalinds ryg tyer hendes mandlige kollegaer til stadig mere uretfærdige metoder ...Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958) var en brillant, britisk videnskabskvinde, der spillede en afgørende rolle i kortlægningen af selve livets kode, DNA’et, der indeholder alt genetisk information. I begyndelsen af 1950’erne forskede hun ved King’s College i London, hvor hun gjorde den banebrydende opdagelse, at DNA har en spiralformet struktur, en helix. I dag er det almindeligt kendt, at Rosalind Franklins kollegaer, James D. Watson og Francis Crick, indhentede hendes forskningsresultater uden hendes medviden og brugte dem i deres publikation af en model for DNA’s struktur, som de i 1962 modtog Nobelprisen i medicin for. Watson har sidenhen sagt, at Franklin burde have fået prisen.Historiens enestående kvinder er en ny serie fra Gutkind, som i romanform fortæller om en række kvinder, der – udover at være enestående på hvert deres område – har skabt historie, der inspirerer den dag i dag.Om forfatteren:Petra Hucke (f. 1978) bor i München med sin mand og har et hoved fuld af ideer. Hun oversætter fra engelsk og fransk, elsker at læse islandske romaner, på islandsk, arbejder som freelance-redaktør og har udgivet romaner.

Da Stella rejser til London for at overvære Jareds retssag, bevæger situationen sig i en forkert retning. Cassie søger hævn over sin afdøde bror og eftersætter Stella i en vild jagt. Den skræmmende modstand sender Stella og hendes venner ud på en farefuld færd. Det bliver begyndelsen på en hæsblæsende tidsrejse gennem Londons mørkeste afkroge i 1800-tallet.De må indgå en ny forening for at overleve blandt vampyrer og alkymister. Stella og hendes venner kommer ud på en prøve, der saboterer venskaber og skaber splittelse, for at løse sjælealkymi-forbandelsen en gang for alle.Tilbage i nutiden er en ny sekt Neo Mori ved at overtage magten, mens broderskaberne Ouroboros og Memento Mori er nølende. Kepler har en ondsindet plan, der involverer mord og eskalerer tingene endnu mere. Stella må lære at stole på sine egne evner.Stormvind af energi er tredje og sidste del af Sjælealkymi-serien, som er en YA-fantasy.

A practical guide to the best things to do in London when it's raining (which is a lot of the time), from classic London institutions to more under-the-radar spots

From the bestselling author of &i>The Man Who Didnt Call&/i>, &i>The Love of my Life&/i> is a story about what happens when you discover the person you trust most in the world isnt who they say they are . . .

A highly illustrated celebration of the variety of Scania buses that have worked on London's routes.

The Five-Minute Marriage is an enchanting regency romance from critically acclaimed author Joan Aiken, whose novels have been compared to Georgette Heyer (Regency Buck, The Black Moth)

The debut of an exciting new voice in Irish fiction, Hearts and Bones: Love Songs for Late Youth is a collection of songlike stories about love in all its forms, and about what it is to look back on the lost loves of our past.

Something wickedly sexy this way comes...A laugh out loud witchy romcom for fans of Lana Harper and Erin Sterling !

Paddington goes on a right royal adventure in this hilarious new picture book based on the award-winning animated series, The Adventures of Paddington!

Ikaros of Apollonis is a slave of the Roman Empire. But in the heathen wilds of Britannica, he may be about to save it. Gods in Londinium gives its readers a thrilling yet well-informed glimpse into life in Roman Britain.

This unique, visually exciting look at the evolution of nightclubs across America and Europe since the 1960s reveals an unwavering truth about club culture-the one constant is change. Opening with the psychedelic haunts of the 1960s New York pop art scene and closing more than half a century later with the rise of post-club happenings, "Temporary Pleasure" shows how nightlife spaces have evolved to meet the needs of their generation, and how each generation was seeking something a little different from the one before. Each chapter focuses on a distinct phase and location: Italy's politically radical clubs of the '60s; New York City's disco scene; Detroit and Chicago's techno and house paradises; Ibiza's counterculture communal retreats; Britain's rave culture; and Berlin's techno scene. The clubs come to life in double-page spreads that feature specs and detailed profiles. Author John Leo Gillen offers his take on various important cultural, design, and architectural details, while numerous photographs offer their own vibey stories. The book features interviews with people who were involved in a number of the scenes included, from NYC disco mainstay DJ Justin Strauss to Ben Kelly, architect of Manchester's legendary venue The Haçienda. As the world emerges from its Covid-induced isolation, this celebration of crowded rooms, dance-worthy beats, and communal transcendence feels more important than ever.

A young woman is dead.Her family are convinced she was murdered, and they know who did it.The case is about to be closed.Everyone else says the evidence speaks for itself: this is nothing more than a tragic case of suicide.Only you can uncover what really happened.But the truth is never that simple, and this case could cost you your life...Everyone is talking about The Simple Truth!'A British take on John Grisham's The Firm' The Times'Fast-paced and suspenseful.' Woman & Home'Pacy and clever, The Simple Truth is a multi-layered mystery, brimming with action and intrigue.' Andrea Mara'James Buckler delivers a lightning-paced thriller.' Woman's Own'A fast-paced thriller in which no one can be trusted.' Prima Magazine

Introducing 'The Book of Beginnings' by Sally Page, a mesmerizing journey that will capture your imagination from the very first page. This book, published in 2023, is a remarkable addition to the literary world. It's a captivating read that belongs to a genre that's as unique as the story itself. The narrative unfolds beautifully, revealing layers of depth that will keep you engaged and wanting more. The author, Sally Page, has done a fantastic job of weaving a tale that is both compelling and thought-provoking. Published by HarperCollins Publishers, this book is a testament to their commitment to bring quality literature to readers around the world. 'The Book of Beginnings' is more than just a book, it's an exploration of life's beginnings through the lens of a master storyteller. Don't miss out on this extraordinary reading experience.

**An Observer Book of the Year**The new memoir from prize-winning writer and filmmaker Xiaolu Guo - playful, provocative and original, it's her deeply personal take on striving for a life of her own'When it comes to spinning light and shadow on the complexities of living, loving and language, Xiaolu Guo is one of the most valuable writers in the world' DEBORAH LEVYThe world can seem strange and lonely when you step away from your family and everything you have tried to call your own. Yet beauty may also appear. In the autumn of 2019 Xiaolu travelled to New York to take up her position as a visiting professor for a year, leaving her child and partner behind in London. The encounter with American culture and people threatens her sense of identity and throws her into a crisis - of meaning, desire, obligation and selfhood.This is a memoir about separation - by continents, by language, and from people. It's about being an outsider and the desperate longing to connect. Xiaolu uses her exploration of language (one of the meanings of the word 'radical' is the graphic component, or root, of Chinese characters), and her own life, to create this unique text. At once a memoir, a dictionary, and an ardent love letter, it is an expression of her fascination with Western culture and her nostalgia for Eastern landscapes, and an attempt to describe the space in between. An archive of an artist's search for creative freedom, it is above all else an intimate account of her efforts to carve out a life of her own.'Radical in angle of attack, smart and brave' IAIN SINCLAIR, author of The Gold Machine

'I seemed to be seeing double. I saw two Edies instead of one - but they weren't the same.' Edie is fascinated by Victorian times, and she's just desperate to be cast in the lead role of her drama club production of Oliver. When she's given a real Victorian notebook she's determined to write the best story ever, all about a girl in a workhouse. But when she starts writing, something strange happens.Edie finds herself in Victorian London. She feels the same, but everything around her is completely different to what she knows. Soon, she realises she's living the life of another Edie Trimmer - and is in danger of being sent to a real workhouse!Will she forget everything she knows about her other life - and will she ever be able to make it back to her family?A heart-warming time travel adventure about family and friendship from the much-loved, bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.Discover Jacqueline Wilson's other bestselling titles: Little StarsEmerald StarHetty FeatherProject FairyThe Runaway Girls

When Dave Went Up is the fairy-tale story of Wimbledon's famous 1988 FA Cup win over Liverpool, and how a small team overcame the giants of English football. More than just a recollection of the final itself, the book takes you through the tournament round by round, with tales from the key players in the side, staff and fans.