Caroline Waight Knihy

Podmanivý thriller od autora dánského seriálového hitu Zločin. Jednoho sychravého podzimního dne najde policie na předměstí Kodaně tělo mladé ženy. Někdo ji brutálně zavraždil a uřízl jednu ruku. Nad obětí visí panáček z kaštanů. Případu se ujímá mladá a ambiciózní vyšetřovatelka Naia Thulinová. Za parťáka dostane vyhořelého kolegu Marka Hesse, kterého právě vyhodili z hlavního sídla Europolu v Haagu a poslali zpět do Kodaně. Brzy přijdou na to, že kaštanový panáček na sobě nese stopu po zmizelé dívce, o které se všichni domnívají, že byla před rokem zavražděna: jedná se o dceru Rosy Hartungové, ministryně sociálních věcí. Případ je dávno objasněný a pachatel se k vraždě přiznal. Krátce nato je ale nalezena další oběť a s ní i další kaštanová figurka se stopou po mrtvé dívce. Thulinová s Hessem pátrají po souvislostech mezi případem dcery ministryně, zavražděnými ženami a vrahem, kterému se daří šířit strach po celé zemi. Hrají o čas. Obávají se, že se pachatel vydal na vražednou misi, která pro něho ještě zdaleka neskončila.

Since the dawn of civilization, we've been asking ourselves what it means to live a good life: how should I live, what will truly make be happy, how much should I earn, how should I spend my time? In the absence of a single simple answer, what we need is a toolkit of mental models, a guide to practical living. In The Art of the Good Life, you'll find fifty-two intellectual shortcuts for wiser thinking and better decisions, at home and at work. They may not guarantee you a good life, but they'll give you a better chance.

A powerful biography of the internationally renowned writer who created one of the most enduring characters in children's literature

A dazzling work of fiction and a true-crime investigation into the unshakeable hold of money, greed and desire on us all. 'A comet in Scandinavian literature' Olga Ravn 'Startling and irresistible' Claire-Louise Bennett 'A new masterpiece of Nordic literature' - Dag og Tid 'The most ambitious literary project of the 2020s' - Jyllands-Posten Maggie and Kurt are struggling to hold their marriage together after their only daughter has left home. They live in an old farmhouse in Nyborg but somehow keep missing each other, unable to discuss the events that brought them together. Decades ago, a passenger ferry called the Scandinavian Star caught fire, killing 159 people. The event is still considered a national tragedy in Denmark and Norway. Years later, it was revealed not to be an accident, but the result of an insurance scam gone wrong. How is the Scandinavian Star disaster connected to Maggie and Kurt's relationship? How does money affect and infect our closest relationships? And is it ever possible to escape?

A contemporary Shaolin Master shares the wisdom and philosophy of the ancient tradition that has captured the imagination of millions worldwide What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? Shaolin is more than just the physical expression of martial arts. Rooted in Zen and Tao philosophy, it also offers a way of reconnecting our minds with our bodies through meditative movement to cultivate the core virtues of discipline and perseverance. In this book, Shi Heng Yi, founder of Shaolin Temple Europe and lay disciple of the Songshan Shaolin Temple, introduces us to the contemplative practice that underpins Shaolin - a way of life that has existed for over 1,500 years - and shows how it can help us today. Having experienced the challenges of modern life as a young man, Shi Heng Yi understands the pressures only too well. Here, he highlights twelve key practices to help improve sleep, relationships and decision-making, as much as balance, flexibility and strength, offering a powerful pathway to self-mastery and understanding.