Die Welt der Luxushotels: Superreiche, Freaks und japanische Geschäftsreisende, zerstrittene Ehepaare, Hochzeitsgäste, Prostituierte, alleinstehende alte Damen und die Celebrities der internationalen Showwelt - sie alle treffen sich in den Tempeln der Dekadenz und Abzocke in den internationalen Metropolen der Welt. Imogen Edwards-Jones nimmt den Leser 24 Stunden mit in diesen Mikrokosmos. Drogen, Karrieren, Klatsch und Intrigen liegen in diesem Buch so nah beieinander wie im wirklichen Leben und jedem guten Hotel.
Kurios und zum Abheben komisch: der ganz normale Irrsinn über den Wolken. Begleiten Sie den Mitarbeiter einer Airline durch einen verrückten Arbeitstag und erfahren Sie die Geheimnisse der Branche. Für alle Vielflieger, Billigflieger und Lustigflieger.
Hospital Babylon is an in-depth, amusing and highly insightful expose of the
extraordinary world of modern medicine. Doctors who sleep with patients.
Doctors who suck fat, pump up breasts, plump lips and lengthen penises. As
well as the doctor who makes a fortune doing buttock enlargements in the
Caribbean.
What makes a restaurant hot? Why else do some chefs drive themselves crazy in
pursuit of elusive Michelin stars, when in reality all they're doing is
'making someone else's tea'? So please do sit down, pour yourself some heavily
marked-up wine and make yourself comfortable (although we'll need that table
back by 8.30 sharp).
Der Erfolgsautor mit der großen Familiensaga nach »Downton Abbey«
»Belgravia« – mit seinem neuen Roman setzt der Schöpfer der Erfolgsserie »Downton Abbey« Julian Fellowes dem nobelsten Londoner Stadtteil ein großartiges Denkmal. Dabei entführt er seine Leser mitten ins 19. Jahrhundert, wo alter Hochadel, neureiche Unternehmer und korrupte Dienstboten aufeinandertreffen und die Liebe sich den Standesgrenzen widersetzt … Überaus spannend lässt Julian Fellowes in »Belgravia« eine versunkene Welt lebendig werden.
The narrative explores the lives of four friends grappling with the complexities of marriage, parenthood, and careers. As they confront their chaotic realities, they reflect on their choices, questioning their relationships and personal fulfillment. With humor and candor, the story delves into their struggles, from the meaning of love and friendship to the small comforts they seek in daily life, all while pondering whether they will ever find a moment of peace amidst the chaos.
Following a week in the life of a busy wedding planner, and based entirely on
true but anonymous stories, Wedding Babylon takes you to the heart of an
industry where emotions run high, money flows like champagne and GBP3,000
cakes are made of polystyrene.
How does it feel to live and work in the world's most beautiful and luxurious tropical island resort, surrounded by white sandy beaches and aquamarine seas? How does it feel to be in the lap of luxury when you're thousands of miles from anywhere else? And when the guests are some of the richest and most demanding people in the world, where do you find the energy every day to smile, smile and smile again? Beach Babylon takes you behind the scenes at a five-star tropical island resort. Do all the stories which take place behind the closed doors of the exclusive spa have happy endings? What do the world's richest people expect from room service during their fortnight in paradise? What does the windsurfing instructor do to keep sane after hours? In the bestselling tradition of her previous Babylon books, Imogen Edwards-Jones investigates the rivalries and alliances between the staff at a resort where pandering to the guests' most extravagant whims is de rigueur. With a cast of millionaires, celebrities, hangers-on and prostitutes, Beach Babylon takes you to a world where extreme luxury is the norm and where excess somehow isn't always enough...
