Luke Williams Bücher

Schon im Mutterleib verfügt Evie Steppman über ein hochsensibles Gehör und lauscht dem Vater, der ihr durch die Bauchdecke Dickens, Stevenson und Wilde vorliest. Als man Evie kennenlernt, ist sie bereits Anfang fünfzig und lauscht in einer Dachkammer in Schottland ihrer Vergangenheit nach. Ihr einst empfindliches Gehör droht sich für immer zu verabschieden, und sie versucht, die langsam verklingenden Echos in Worte zu fassen und aufzuschreiben. Etwa die Erinnerungen an ihren Großvater, einen skurrilen Uhrmacher, der davon besessen ist, seiner herzschwachen Frau ein mechanisches Herz einzusetzen. Oder die an ihre Kindheit in Nigeria, wo sie in den fünfziger Jahren als Tochter eines britischen Kolonialbeamten aufwächst. Dann wieder erklingen Geschichten, wie die von al Idrisi aus Ceuta, der als Kartenzeichner am königlichen Hof in Palermo landet und unbedingt die Kunst des Erzählens lernen will. Ungewöhnlich und einfallsreich beschwört Williams nicht nur eine Familiengeschichte, sondern den Mythos eines gesamten Empire. „Eines der interessantesten und beeindruckendsten literarischen Debüts seit langem.“ The Sunday Times „Voller Geschichten, literarischer Anspielungen und absonderlicher Details. Ein betörender Roman.“ The Guardian

Watch the Throne: The Tactics Behind the Premier League's European Champions, 1999-2019 offers an in-depth look into the tactics that took Premier League clubs to Champions League glory. English sides overcame their continental rivals to win the competition five times in 20 years - this book details how.

Walks Loch Lomond & The Trossachs (previously published as Walks The Trossachs and East Loch Lomond) has been completely rewalked and revised. The guide features walks in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The 40 walks featured range from 0.5 miles to 15 miles (0.8-24kms). Routes Ben Lomond, Ben A'an, The Cobbler, Loch Katrine as well as path networks around the busy settlements of Callander, Aberfoyle and Killin. Part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what the area covered has to offer.

Last rewalked and updated 2010, Walks The Trossachs & East Loch Lomond including Killin & Tyndrum covers one of the most popular walking districts in Scotland (much of it now a National Park). Its hills, lochs, glens and woodlands provide an enormous range of routes within a small area. The 40 walks featured range from 0.5 miles to 15 miles (1-24km). Routes include hill climbs such as Ben More & Stob Binnein, Ben Ledi, Ben A'an and Ben Lomond, plus a number of shorter walks around the towns of Killin, Callander and Aberfoyle, routes by Lochs Katrine and Lomond and sections of the West Highland Way. Part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.

Rewalked and updated in 2017, Walks Western Isles features 34 walks, and includes walks on every island in the Outer Hebrides - from Lewis to Vatersay - which can be reached by public transport. Each of the islands has its own unique character and the landscapes are rich and varied - from empty moorlands and rugged hills to long, unspoilt sandy beaches. Walks range from 1 mile to 12.5 miles (1.5-20km) and Callanish Standing Stones, An Cliseam, coastal walks on Barra and a tour of northern Eriskay. Part of a popular series of A6 pocket walking guides which describe routes which are suitable for walkers of all abilities and to suit all tastes. Route descriptions are accompanied by 2-colour sketch maps. The guides are illustrated with line illustrations, and will provide walkers with a good introduction to what each area covered has to offer.

The Natural is the compelling story of a great forgotten talent who potted snooker balls fast and potted them hard. Patsy Houlihan was a top amateur star in the 1950s and 60s, but the professional game was a closed shop and the likes of Patsy weren't welcome. However, in the smoke-filled snooker halls of the UK he became a folk hero and legend.

Exploring themes of grief and storytelling, two writers, Damaris and Oliver, navigate their emotions in Edinburgh after the loss of Daniel, Oliver's brother. Their journey is marked by humor and distraction, as they grapple with personal and collective histories. A chance meeting with Diego, a poet with connections to the Chagos Archipelago, sparks their curiosity about the forced displacement of its people in 1973. The novel delves into the complexities of sharing stories that aren’t theirs, reflecting on solidarity and historical injustices.

The narrative follows Luke Williams as he navigates a tumultuous journey through Southeast Asia, grappling with addiction and his troubled past. His experiences range from working as a prostitute in Pattaya to engaging with various Western expatriates seeking fulfillment in a foreign land. Immersed in diverse cultures, he faces the consequences of his choices, confronting mental health struggles and the haunting shadows of his history. Ultimately, this journey leads him to a reckoning with his identity and the impact of his life on the world around him.

The story follows Tom Rosemore as he grapples with the shocking news of his boss's death, which intensifies his personal turmoil. As he navigates the aftermath, Tom faces the challenges of a fractured family, where his teenage daughter battles depression and his wife succumbs to an unhealthy exercise obsession. The narrative delves into themes of grief, familial struggle, and the search for healing amidst chaos.