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In Defence of Open Society - George Soros - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

In Defence of Open Society - George Soros - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

George Soros is among the world''s most prominent public figures. He is one of the history''s most successful investors and his philanthropy, led by the Open Society Foundations, has donated over $14 billion to promote democracy and human rights in more than 120 countries. But in recent years, Soros has become the focus of sustained right-wing attacks in the United States and around the world based on his commitment to open society, progressive politics and his Jewish background. In this brilliant and spirited book, Soros offers a compendium of his philosophy, a clarion call-to-arms for the ideals of an open society: freedom, democracy, rule of law, human rights, social justice, and social responsibility as a universal idea. In this age of nationalism, populism, anti-Semitism, and the spread of authoritarian governments, Soros''s mission to support open societies is as urgent as it is important.

DKK 126.00
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Cinderella Boys - Leo Mckinstry - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Cinderella Boys - Leo Mckinstry - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''Masterful'' David Price ''McKinstry has done a fine job in rescuing Coastal Command from long neglect '' Richard Overy The remarkable story of the unsung RAF wing who made Allied victory possible. In 1943 Britain was engaged in an epic struggle for survival as deadly wolf packs of German U-boats roamed the Atlantic. In desperation, Churchill turned to an overlooked, underfunded force known as "The Cinderella Service". Armed with long-range planes, depth charges, rocket projectiles and radar equipment, the Cinderella boys provided vital air defence. The German hunters became the hunted, and - in a stunning defeat - fully retreated by the summer.The transformation of Coastal Command from a ramshackle outfit into a formidable organisation served as one of the turning points of the war. But they never received the credit they deserved. Based on a wealth of new sources, Leo McKinstry shines a light on the courageous pilots, ingenious scientists and political risktakers who defended the freezing Atlantic from Nazi rule. ''Engrossing'' Brendan Simms

DKK 141.00
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XX - Angela Chadwick - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

XX - Angela Chadwick - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

WINNER OF THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2019 FEATURED ON THE GUARDIAN''S BEST BOOKS OF 2018 ''One of the feminist novels of 2018'' Stylist ''Handmaid''s Tale-shaped hole in your life? Read XX '' The Times ''A pacy dystopian thriller'' Red Magazine ''A phenomenal debut'' Skinny ''Emotionally compelling'' Lauren Wilkinson HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A CHILD OF YOUR OWN? When Rosie and Jules discover a ground-breaking clinical trial that enables two women to have a female baby, they jump at the chance to make history.Fear-mongering politicians and right-wing movements are quick to latch on to the controversies surrounding Ovum-to-Ovum (o-o) technology and stoke the fears of the public. What will happen to the numbers of little boys born? Is there a sinister conspiracy to eradicate men at play?In this toxic political climate, Jules and Rosie try to hide their baby from scrutiny. But when the news of Rosie''s pregnancy is leaked to the media, their relationship is put under a microscope and they''re forced to question the loyalty of those closest to them, and battle against a tirade of hate that threatens to split them apart...

DKK 119.00
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Tweet of the Day - Stephen Moss - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Tweet of the Day - Stephen Moss - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Imagine a jazz musician, improvising on a theme. Then imagine that he is able to play half a dozen instruments - not one after another, but almost simultaneously, switching effortlessly between instruments and musical styles with hardly a pause for breath. If you can countenance that, you are halfway towards appreciating the extraordinary song of the nightingale . . . Wherever we are, there are birds. And wherever there are birds, there is birdsong. It''s always a pleasure (and a relief) to hear sounds which prove the world''s still spinning: whether it''s the sighing of migrating redwings on a damp October night, the twitter of swallows fresh in from South Africa in April or the call of the cuckoo in May. Based on the scripts of BBC Radio 4''s beloved year-long series, and distilling two lifetimes'' knowledge, insight and enthusiasm into these pages, Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss take you month by month through the year, and the changing lives of our favourite birds. From peregrines swapping sea-cliffs for skyscrapers to swifts spending almost their entire lives on the wing; from charms of goldfinches to murmurations of starlings; from ptarmigans thriving in the Highland snow to the bright green parakeets thronging London''s parks; this book is packed full of extraordinary insights and memorable facts. Tweet of the Day is a book for everyone who loves Britain''s birds.(Illustrations ? Carry Akroyd)

DKK 141.00
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Bluestockings - Susannah Gibson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Bluestockings - Susannah Gibson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

In Britain in the 1750s, women had no power and no rights - all money and property belonged to their fathers or husbands. A brave group risked everything to think and live as they wished, despite the sneers of contemporaries who argued that books frazzled female brains and damaged their wombs. Meet the Bluestockings: ELIZABETH MONTAGU hosted a series of glittering salons in her London drawing room, where a circle of women and men discussed theatre, philosophy and the classics, competing to outdo each other in wit and brilliance. Discover how she took on Voltaire and won. Whilst nursing twelve children and helping run her bullying husband''s brewery, HESTER THRALE took key writers under her wing - Dr Johnson moved into her house for several years. Her vivid diaries offer a powerful chronicle of what happened when she finally decided to follow her heart.Find out how poetess and former milkmaid ANN YEARSLEY fought back when her snobbish patron refused to hand over her earnings because she was working class and thus irresponsible . . . Or how CATHERINE MACAULEY''s eight volume history of England caused such a sensation that she became a leading light in the American Revolution - while her unorthodox love-life scandalised her contemporaries . . .In this brilliant book, Susannah Gibson explores the lives and legacies of these and other figures who went on to inspire writers and thinkers from Mary Wollstonecraft to Virginia Woolf and lead the way for feminism. Bluestockings : the unexpected and inspiring stories of the forgotten heroines of Britain''s very first women''s movement.

DKK 162.00
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Bluestockings - Susannah Gibson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Bluestockings - Susannah Gibson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''Sophisticated, rich and skilful . . . highlights the extraordinary place these women carved out for themselves against the odds'' New Statesman ''Remarkable . . . The Bluestockings bust out of the pages with unmistakable glee . . . their complexity and individuality shine through'' BBC History ''Spirited, lively and scholarly'' Literary Review '' A story of sisterhood and empowerment'' PHILIPPA GREGORY In Britain in the 1750s, women had no power and no rights - all money and property belonged to their fathers or husbands. A brave group risked everything to think and live as they wished, despite the sneers of contemporaries who argued that books frazzled female brains and damaged their wombs. Meet the Bluestockings: ELIZABETH MONTAGU hosted a series of glittering salons in her London drawing room, where a circle of women and men discussed theatre, philosophy and the classics, competing to outdo each other in wit and brilliance. Discover how she took on Voltaire and won. Whilst nursing twelve children and helping run her bullying husband''s brewery, HESTER THRALE took key writers under her wing - Dr Johnson moved into her house for several years. Her vivid diaries offer a powerful chronicle of what happened when she finally decided to follow her heart.Find out how poetess and former milkmaid ANN YEARSLEY fought back when her snobbish patron refused to hand over her earnings because she was working class and thus irresponsible . . . Or how CATHERINE MACAULEY''s eight volume history of England caused such a sensation that she became a leading light in the American Revolution - while her unorthodox love-life scandalised her contemporaries . . .In this brilliant book, Susannah Gibson explores the lives and legacies of these and other figures who went on to inspire writers and thinkers from Mary Wollstonecraft to Virginia Woolf and lead the way for feminism. Bluestockings : the unexpected and inspiring stories of the forgotten heroines of Britain''s very first women''s movement.

DKK 241.00
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A Fate Forged in Fire - Hazel Mcbride - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

A Fate Forged in Fire - Hazel Mcbride - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

❤️‍🔥 BORN TO RULE. BLESSED BY FIRE. BROKEN BY DESIRE... DISCOVER THE NEW ROMANTASY PHENOMENON ❤️‍🔥 HOW MUCH IS SHE WILLING TO SACRIFICE TO CLAIM HER THRONE? A powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling the kingdom, while also fighting her desire for a certain dragon-riding adversary in this sizzling Celtic-inspired romantasy, perfect for fans of House of the Dragon and Fourth Wing . Once a territory built on matriarchal rule, Tìr Teine has been without a female heir for centuries. Through a long line of corrupt kings, an oppressive anti-magic teaching has infected the land - leading to the tragic decline of the dragons.Aemyra was born to lead, gifted with fire magic from the Goddess Brigid. For years she has hidden in the shadows, waiting for the king to die so she can bond to his dragon, claim her birthright and protect her people.When her carefully laid plans are foiled, Aemyra is thrust into a deadly game of politics and plots. Her greatest enemy? Prince Fiorean - the dragon-riding, fire-wielding royal whose icy arrogance and raw power thwart her every step. But as chaos engulfs the court, Aemyra and Prince Fiorean are forced to forge an uneasy alliance to survive. And in the heat of battle, their mutual hatred ignites something neither of them can control. Behind enemy lines and slowly falling for the only man that stands between her and the throne, Aemyra begins to uncover the true weight of the crown. Will she ignite the flames of change for her people - or will love burn her alive? TROPES INCLUDE: Mortal enemies-to-loversForced proximity Stabby, bi-furious FMCSlow burnElemental magicPolitical intrigueHOUSE OF THE DRAGON x REIGN vibes "Touch her and die "️‍🔥" A smoldering, magical, beautifully empowering romantasy that will keep you reading late into the night." ABIGAIL OWEN, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Games Gods Play ️‍🔥"Visceral action, dagger-to-throat enemies to lovers, lush worldbuilding, and explosive female rage - everything I could want in a romantasy... Rarely have I been so swept away." BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY, author of The Irresistible Urge To Fall For Your Enemy ️‍🔥" Delicious female rage that ignites every page , making this book impossible to put down!" ROSIE HEWLETT, author of Medea ️‍🔥"Filled with lore, vivid world-building, and an enemies-to-lovers romance that left me breathless , McBride has crafted an adventure that feels both timeless and utterly unique " ELIZABETH HELEN, author of Bonded by Thorns

DKK 192.00
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Winging It With You - Chip Pons - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Winging It With You - Chip Pons - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

'' Fun, sexy, and overflowing with heart. I''m #Thasher & Chip Pons''s biggest fan'' - HANNAH GRACE, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ICEBREAKER ''I can''t wait for everyone to get their hands and hearts on this book'' B. K. BORISON, USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LOVELIGHT FARMS SERIES Catching flights... & feelings... has never been more complicated. Asher Bennet thought his relationship was just fine. Until he''s unceremoniously dumped at the Boston airport ahead of the world-wide travel competition reality show, The Epic Trek . Armed with only a ticket and righteous indignation, Asher finds the closest solace he can: a mimosa and mozzarella sticks combo at an airport TGI Fridays. Still, Asher is determined to find a new partner and luckily, right in front of him is a smooth-talking airline pilot ready for takeoff. Theo Fernandez has been grounded. He''s the only pilot that has never taken a vacation and the edict has been passed down: prove you''re prioritizing a work-life balance or say goodbye to your wings. As he struggles to bask in his new downtime, without reconnecting with his family, he stumbles upon the perfect opportunity. The handsome guy who "stole" his mozzarella sticks at his favorite terminal eatery has a sudden opening for a partner...on a nationally televised reality show.Theo and Asher buckle up to fake date for the cameras, but as they do the undercurrents of attraction make them wonder if their on-screen chemistry hints at something bigger. Do they have the courage to leave behind their baggage, and wing it together for another chance at love? TROPES INCLUDE 💗 Fake Dating📺 Reality TV Romance🫂 Forced Proximity♥️ Strangers to Friends to Lovers🧪Biomedical Engineer/Pilot🥵Only One Bed (Every Location)✈️Adventure / Challenges🔥Mozzarella Meet Cute🥰 Wait...Is it real? A totally hilarious and utterly romantic travel rom-com perfect for fans of B.K. Borison and Casey McQuiston. ''A must-read for anyone craving a funny, feel-good rom-com!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you''re a sucker for fake dating, reality show chaos (think Survivor meets Fear Factor meets The Amazing Race), and charming, swoony moments, Winging It With You by Chip Pons is a must read! '' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'' I loved this book . Loved it'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Theo must be protected!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''LOVE LOVE LOVE this. Asher and Theo were so damn precious '' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Chip Pons wrote characters that feel like the most genuinely kind and real people, who you''d want to be best friends with , and are rooting for right from the beginning'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Fake dating. Reality TV (think Amazing Race). Only one bed. Such a fun book!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'' The best MM romance I''ve read since Red, White & Royal Blue , and it gives that book a run for the money'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

DKK 119.00
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