Matthew Richardson Bücher

Columbus hat Amerika entdeckt? Leonardo da Vinci den ersten Hubschrauber entworfen? Edison die erste Glühbirne zum Leuchten gebracht? Alles falsch.§Matthew Richardson klärt in diesem umfangreichen Lese- und Nachschlagewerk hartnäckige Legenden auf und bietet die ganze Fülle des menschlichen Erfinder- und Entdeckergeistes. Seine faszinierende Reise führt durch 10.000 Jahre Menschheitsgeschichte und durch die Welt der ersten Ideen, Entdeckungen, Erfindungen, Irrtümern und Dummheiten. In über 1600 Stichwörtern geht Richardson der Wahrheit auf den Grund und erzählt, wer wirklich die erste Glühbirne erfunden hat und wer als erster den Fuß auf amerikanischen Boden setzte. Der Leser erfährt, wann die ersten Schriftzeichen in Stein gemeißelt wurden und wem die Menschheit so wunderbare Dinge wie Mayonnaise, das Berufsbeamtentum, Origami oder die Sauna zu verdanken hat.§In zwölf umfangreichen Kapiteln liefert das Lexikon verblüffende Erkenntnisse über die Geschichte des menschlich en Fortschritts: Sprachen und Literatur, Kunst und Musik, Essen und Trinken, Staat und Gesellschaft, Stadt und Land, Krieg und Zerstörung, Philosophie und Religion, Wissenschaft und Technik, Reise und Verkehr, Sport und Freizeit, Schönes und Nützliches, Geld und Recht.§

Codename: Niemand London, 2016. Solomon Vine war der beste Spion seiner Generation. Doch als ein Gefangener im Zuge eines Verhörs angeschossen wird, fällt der Verdacht auf ihn - er wird entlassen. Es scheint ein abgekartetes Spiel, wer wollte ihn aus dem Verkehr ziehen? Und warum? Schnell wird deutlich: Es gibt ein Leck im Secret Service. Durch die Enthüllungen von Edward Snowden verfügen auch islamistische Terrororganisationen über sensible Informationen westlicher Geheimdienste - und wissen das für sich zu nutzen. Vine beginnt, auf eigene Faust zu ermitteln, aber jemand scheint ihm immer einen Schritt voraus ...

This is the first major history of the Leicestershire Regiment in the Great war to be published since the 1930s. Weaving personal recollections with official accounts, it brings the character of the four battalions raised in Leicestershire vividly to life. There are over 200 photographs, many from private collections, maps and several appendices. schovat popis

Graduating at the top of his class, Brian McReynolds starts his career as a detective in the NYPD Homicide division. As he navigates the challenges of his new role, he finds romance with a waitress, but his life takes a darker turn when his best friend gets entangled in drugs. Brian faces the difficult task of balancing his budding relationship and his commitment to saving his friend, highlighting themes of loyalty, love, and the struggles of a young detective in a complex world.

The first book to give a complete overview of the Isle of Man's role in the Second World War.

The thrilling novel of espionage and murder set in the dark heart of Westminster, from the UK's most exciting new spy writer A Russian defector is found brutally murdered in a London hotel. Only four people knew he had turned - the four most important and powerful figures in Whitehall. There's only one conclusion: A mole has infiltrated the highest levels of the nation's security. Operating in secret from within Westminster's darkest corners, former spy, Solomon Vine, must uncover the traitor. Because Britain's future hangs in the balance. And with it, the fate of the whole world . . . Praise for Matthew Richardson 'Proof that the spy genre is flourishing in the 21st century . . . [Richardson's] plotting has an old-school, Swiss-clock precision' The Guardian 'Compelling, intense and sharply authentic' James Swallow, bestselling author of Nomad 'A splendid tale of espionage starring an old-fashioned MI6 hero . . . Exciting spy literature' The Times 'A bang-up-to-date thriller told with old-school panache. A great read' Mick Herron, CWA Gold Dagger-winning author of the Slough House Series

10,000 years of history in one guide book. Engaging narrative style. Dramatic first-hand accounts.

The book delves into the comedic success of E4's The Inbetweeners, highlighting its numerous awards, including the Audience Award at the British Television Awards. It features insights into cast member Blake Harrison, portraying Neil, and his upbringing in Peckham, South London. The narrative also explores characters like Simon and his unrequited love for Carli D'Amato, adding depth to their relationships. Through intriguing facts, it reveals the show's origins, filming locations, and the stories behind the beloved characters, celebrating its cultural impact.

'I know for certain that there is a mole somewhere within the intelligence services . . . His codename is Nobody . . .' Solomon Vine is a spy on a fast track to the top. But when a prisoner is shot in unexplained circumstances on his watch, only suspension and exile beckon. Three months later, MI6's Head of Station in Istanbul is violently abducted from his home. With the Service in lockdown, uncertain of who can be trusted, thoughts turn to the missing man's oldest friend: Solomon Vine. On the run and determined to clear his name, Vine tries to uncover the truth. But his investigation soon reveals that there's much more at stake than the life of a single spy... 'Compelling, intense and sharply authentic' James Swallow, bestselling author of Nomad 'A supremely confident debut' Daily Mail 'Authentic, mysterious, fraught with deception, betrayal, and uncertain allegiances' Jason Matthews, author of Red Sparrow 'Such a smart, pacey, twisty thriller. Tremendous!' C.J. Tudor, author of The Chalk Man

“One morning, as Gregor Samsa was waking up from anxious dreams, he discovered that he had been changed into an adorable kitten.” Thus begins The Meowmorphosis—a bold, startling, and fuzzy-wuzzy new edition of Franz Kafka’s classic nightmare tale, from the publishers of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies! Meet Gregor Samsa, a humble young man who works as a fabric salesman to support his parents and sister. His life goes strangely awry when he wakes up late for work and finds that, inexplicably, he is now a man-sized baby kitten. His family freaks out: Yes, their son is OMG so cute, but what good is cute when there are bills piling up? And how can he expect them to serve him meals every day? If Gregor is to survive this bizarre, bewhiskered ordeal, he’ll have to achieve what he never could before—escape from his parents’ house. Complete with haunting illustrations and a provocative biographical exposé of Kafka’s own secret feline life, The Meowmorphosis will take you on a journey deep into the tortured soul of the domestic tabby.