Bøker av James Bailey

With letters from Professor Lord Robert Winston, Anil Seth, Dame Hilary Mantel, Oliver Burkeman, Dame Kelly Holmes, Adam Grant, Sir John Major and many more . . .When James Bailey was feeling lost in life, he was inspired by philosopher Will Durant's 1930s project to write to 100 luminaries in arts, politics, religion, sport and sciences, challenging them to respond to the fundamental question of life's meaning. The response was more remarkable than he could have ever imagined. A decade on, James had garnered an incredible collection of replies, collated here for the first time. By turns, thought-provoking, amusing and enlightening, these letters from scientists, writers, campaigners, athletes, political leaders, entertainers, survivors and philosophers are a wonderful source of inspiration. Some are about happiness and heartbreak, some are about purpose, some are funny and some will change the way you think. The Meaning of Life is a gift from people of all walks of life with incredible experience, connecting through one meaningful question that broadens our understanding of what it really means to be human and happy.

"A Nose For Trouble," is a thrilling novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The story is set in a make-believe place where a community of do- gooders lives on edge daily, fearing two and four-legged life forms that regularly stray down from a place called Run Down by Sundown Mountain. The plot centers around what happens to humans at their death when they have carried out works that were good, versus those that have carried out works that were evil.The main characters in the story are widowed Joann Goode and her two sons, Mathew and Michael. When they are kidnapped and taken to the harrowing highlands, Mathew is killed, leaving Joann and Michael devastated in the aftermath.Still mourning the loss of Mathew years later, Joann and Michael find themselves once again at risk of being harmed by the mountain's heartless inhabitants after a new husband she's found is vengefully kidnapped and taken there. Having held on to a strong belief that Mathew remained in their presence, when it turns out the local Sheriff is a step slow, it's Mathew who steps in from the afterlife to save the day.For anyone that enjoys reading action, colorful humor, suspense, thrills, chills, kidnappings, manhunts, shootouts, hideouts, heroes, and hooligans, this novel has it.The characters behaviors are wholesome, real-to-life, good natured, crude, rude, compelling and engaging.The story is fast-pace and filled with unexpected twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end.Overall, "A Nose For Trouble" is a captivating work of literature that explores the themes of family and loss, drawing attention to the notion that our loved ones, even in death, are always in our presence. The novel is a must-read for reading enthusiast.

This training guide is a truly unique and informative book which is full of reliable and time tested information - written for the admirers and owners of this wonderful breed. Easy-to-read and in-depth in its nature - you will thoroughly enjoy your experience with this training guide. A wealth of reliable methods and procedures, alongside detailed advice for current or soon-to-be-owners is contained within. Contributed to by a series of specialist dog trainers, this book is certainly a must have addition to your collection.

Fall in love with the hilarious and heart-warming new novel of long lost loves and second chances, from the author of The Flip Side'Chances are you will fall in love with this rom-com packed with wit, long lost love and second chances' COSMOPOLITAN'S BEST NEW BOOKS IN JUNE'A charming story filled with wit and romance. I loved it' OLIVIA BEIRNE'I literally couldn't put it down, beautifully written. A tale of pen pals, pretty French towns and sweet friendships - I loved it! LORRAINE BROWN'A delightful read, full of warmth and humour' CAROLINE KHOURY ______Three friends. Two summers. One chance to find the way back to you . . .When Simon reconnects with his first love Sylvie - the French pen pal he never met - he is determined to not let her go again.However, life isn't so straight-forward at sixty as it was at sixteen. His daughter's getting married, he's got a B&B to run, and his larger-than-life school friend, Ian, has abruptly waltzed back into his life.Deciding to seize this second chance, Simon sets off on a bike ride from Bristol to Bordeaux with Ian in tow, on the very same route they covered as teenagers in pursuit of love.But although they now have better bikes, more acceptable haircuts, and Google Maps, some things never change, and it soon becomes clear that this trip will have even more bumps in the road than the first . . .______'A joyful gem of a book that will have you cheering on its protagonist' CULTUREFLYPraise for THE FLIP SIDE!'Refreshing, funny and heartwarming, we could not get enough of this' HEAT'Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER'Utterly charming, funny and very relatable!' JOSIE SILVER'A wonderful, feel-good gem of a book' SUN'A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern . . . this book is fab' SOPHIE COUSENS'Really sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a lovely way to start the new year' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER'The ultimate rom-com' INDEPENDENT

Penny wise or pound foolish? A heartbroken young Brit decides to turn his love life over to the flip of a coinin this delightfully British rom-com in the vein of Jenny Colgan, Rosie Curtis, Nick Hornby, and David Nicholls.To coin a phrase, Josh is suffering a quarter-life crisis. He just broke up with his long-term girlfriend, lost his job, and moved back home with his parents (shudder). Welcome to rock bottom in Bristol. As Josh starts questioning all his life choices, he has a mad thought: Maybe he would just be better flipping a coin. After all, careful planning has landed him homeless, jobless, and single. What starts as a joke soon becomes serious and Josh decides to start putting his faith in the capriciousness of currency. He doesnt have anything to lose. But when the chance of a lifetime and the girl of his dreams are on the line, will the coin guide him to a rich love life or leave him flat broke?

This anthology presents translations of 30 songs recorded from a living epic tradition over the past two hundred years. The authors have captured the distinctive poetic language of Russian oral epics. All subgenres of the Russian epic are covered and previously untranslated variants included.