It is 1951, and Jean-Luc Guéry has arrived in Indochina to investigate the murder of his brother, Olivier, whose body was found floating in a tributary of the Saigon River. As an avid reader of detective fiction, Guéry is well aware of how such investigations should proceed, but it is not immediately clear that he is capable of putting this knowledge into practice. In addition to being a reporter for an obscure provincial newspaper, he is also a failed writer, an incorrigible alcoholic, and a compulsive gambler who has already squandered a fortune in the casinos of the Côte d’Azur. Despite his dissolute tendencies, however, and his aversion to physical danger, Guéry does eventually manage to solve the case. In order to do so, he is obliged to enter a world of elaborate conspiracies, clandestine intelligence operations, and organized crime – only to discover, in the novel’s final pages, that the truth behind his brother’s murder is far stranger than he could have imagined.
Written in the style of Graham Greene and Eric Ambler, Too Far From Antibes is a ‘retro’ thriller that brilliantly evokes the city of Saigon during the early 1950s, when it was a centre of intrigue, insurgency, and empire.
Dynamic meditations on adulthood, mortality, and ageing as told by an unprepared Gen-Xer. WTF: Woman Turning F*fty is a collection of savagely personal ‘postcards’—or eclectic experiential essays—from a former journalist on the margins of middle age.
Pondering timeless questions about life, maturity, and loss, Marga Ortigas dips into universal truths that not even hormonal changes can alter. Or can they? These rants—oops, we mean, writings—will hopefully help others on the cusp of, gulp, middle age (or other life transitions) feel less alone.
And you, yes you who have read this far, surely you are also grappling with uncertainty—don’t we all? So if you’d like some company . . . or perhaps simply want a laugh, WTF are you waiting for? This is for you, too.
London, 1952. Young man Hamid, adrift from his studies and from himself, uncertain of his future and that of Malaya, not yet a country. He wants to belong to something but is it to his Sultan, to a barely imagined nation or to the British Empire? The answer, he believes, is to find a wife.
In the Great Smog, he meets Tom Pelham, an old friend from Malaya and son of a former British Resident, who invites Hamid to spend Christmas at his family estate. Excited, Hamid anticipates reuniting with his childhood crush, Clare Pelham, only to be met with another pleasant surprise: Clare’s two competitive friends, Hermione and Margaret. Hamid finds them as exotic as they find him. Caught in the middle of the three women, Hamid does the unthinkable, loses Clare’s trust and is thrown out of the house. But all is not lost. Tom offers Hamid a route back to redemption and to Clare—if he spies for England.
Cold War Berlin, 1953. Hamid is sent to seduce an East German communist student leader. Abandoned in East Berlin when it is sealed off during a violent uprising (unknown today outside Germany), Hamid must save himself from Soviet tanks and rely on the unknown loyalties of a Soviet Colonel and especially on the wits of his mistress, loyal only to herself. Hamid must cross the final bridge to safety, to adulthood and to belonging to something, or to someone.
‘This moment is perfect.’
When Michelle meets Jonny for the first time, she thinks he is an odd and strange character. She finds him guarded, difficult to read, unpredictable, and temperamental. He isn’t impressed with her either. He thinks of her as childish and annoying, with a lot of growing up to do. They both don’t like each other and struggle to get on because they are very different. But as spring turns into summer, they warm up to each other and go camping in New Forest together. During their adventure, they start to open up and become friends. A mutual level of care, respect, and trust develops between them.
They grow closer.
Feelings deepen.
Then, in a sudden twist of fate, they have to separate.
‘Come on, Seashell, be strong,’ is the last thing she hears him say. And then, just like that, he is gone.
Will they end up together?
Journey into the heart of captivating and quirky Brighton, in the south of England, with Pickle Mist—a tale inspired by a true story of two strangers meeting and finding themselves helplessly swept up into the currents of the universe.
The characters in this collection of stories are people we all know. People like ourselves, searching and yearning, often in the wrong places for something meaningful and real or for at least a brief moment, right. A real-estate agent tries to sell a home to a feuding couple while his own marriage is being tested; a divorcee resigned to drink and television for company finds pleasures of life with another woman; and the price a mother pays when love and its irrationality blinds her to her parental duties. In these stories what is excavated and revealed lies at the heart of Singaporean lives.
LET ME TELL YOU A SECRET.
Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs. You either know one, are related to one, want to be one, or are one. OFWs are so ubiquitous to the Philippines that we think we’re familiar with the kind of lives they lead. We presume we know who they are, what they’re like, or perhaps even what secrets they keep. But do we?
From mananangals to aswangs, engkantos to mambabarangs, oryols to andudunongs, and even the great Bakunawa—The Secret Lives of OFWs follows eight different stories of Filipino migrant workers who happen to be supernaturals. Forced to embark on their own migratory sojourns to seek a better life and provide for their loved ones, these stories delve into the struggles faced by OFWs and their families—and how even feared creatures of Philippine folklore are not spared from the hardships of the diaspora.
This collection tells moving narratives of love and resilience. Of enduring against the monstrosity of abuse, assault, isolation and fractured family dynamics. A speculative exploration that answers the question: can the horrors and challenges of the Filipino migration experience surpass even the darkest realms of the supernatural?
THE SECRET OF THE RICH ISN’T A SECRET AT ALL
Hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on personal finance, The Richest Man in Babylon brings together the famous ‘Babylonian parables’ that have helped countless readers amass wealth and success. This modern classic offers an understanding of, and a solution to, your personal financial problems. Narrated in simple everyday language, these fascinating and informative stories will tell you everything you need to know about thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth.
The ancient Babylonians were the first to discover the universal laws of prosperity, and now you can master them too! Through entertaining stories about the herdsmen, merchants, and tradesmen of ancient Babylon, George S. Clason provides concrete advice for creating, growing, and preserving wealth. Valuable and profound, these teachings will change your life.
Start from nothing and go on to achieve everything; fulfill your dreams and fill your purse—one page at a time! The Richest Man in Babylon holds the secret to keeping your money—and making more.
ONE OF THE MOST INSPIRING SELF-HELP GUIDES OF ALL TIMES
Since its publication in 1963, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind has inspired millions of readers to unlock the unseen forces and invisible powers within them.
Dr Murphy’s mind-focusing techniques are based on a simple principle: If you believe in something without reservation and picture it in your mind, you can remove the subconscious obstacles that prevent you from achieving the results you want, and your belief can become a reality.
As practical as it is inspiring, Dr Murphy’s work uses real-life examples to demonstrate how anyone can unleash their extra-ordinary mental powers to build self-confidence, create harmonious relationships, gain professional success, amass wealth, conquer fears and phobias, banish bad habits, affect physical healing, and promote overall well-being and happiness.
- A timeless self-help classic that has transformed millions of lives.
- Unlock the power of your subconscious mind to achieve success and happiness.
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THE GREATEST ‘SUCCESS’ CLASSIC OF ALL TIME!
Think and Grow Rich is the number one inspirational and motivational classic for individuals who are interested in furthering their lives and achieving their goals.
Drawing inspiration from the lives of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of this generation, Napoleon Hill reveals the life-changing secret to securing exceptional wealth and success.
Now you too can master the secret of true and lasting success!
Simply follow the basic techniques this book reveals.
DISCOVER:
- How the principle of auto suggestion can increase your confidence, magnetism, and capabilities
- How you can master your mind to receive ideas from the Infinite Intelligence
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Kick-start your journey of self-discovery today and accumulate the fortune of your dreams!
THE BESTSELLING BUSINESS CLASSIC TRUSTED BY SUCCESSFUL LEADERS ALL OVER THE WORLD
Command attention, charm your superiors, and win people over wherever you go. How to Win Friends and Influence People has helped thousands of readers gain self-confidence and unlock life-changing opportunities—and now, it’s your turn.
- Master communication and express key ideas effectively.
- Create genuine impact with techniques from Dale Carnegie, international bestselling author.
- Conversational style with engaging anecdotes and real-life events.
- Time-tested techniques demonstrated through legendary orators, historical figures, and successful leaders.
- Full of timeless wisdom and sage advice
This practical handbook on human relations will equip you to navigate the treacherous waters of interpersonal relationships in both business and social settings.
Now you too can unearth your true potential, forge long-lasting relationships, and discover How to Win Friends and Influence People in every walk of life!
