The myth of the 27 Club “curse" started in 1969 with the untimely death of Rolling Stones founder, Brian Jones, which was soon followed by Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison. They were all only 27 years old.But they weren't the only ones. It seems each new generation loses another beloved celebrity to the 27 Club.This book searches for patterns to these deaths by investigating the incredible true stories behind 20 tragic celebrities who became members of the 27 Cl...

The myth of the 27 Club "curse" started in 1969 with the untimely death of Rolling Stones founder, Brian Jones, which was soon followed by Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison. They were all only 27 years old.But they weren't the only ones. It seems each new generation loses another beloved celebrity to the 27 Club.This book searches for patterns to these deaths by investigating the incredible true stories behind 20 tragic celebrities who became members of the 27 Cl...

The myth of the 27 Club "curse" started in 1969 with the untimely death of Rolling Stones founder, Brian Jones, which was soon followed by Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison. They were all only 27 years old.But they weren't the only ones. It seems each new generation loses another beloved celebrity to the 27 Club.This book searches for patterns to these deaths by investigating the incredible true stories behind 20 tragic celebrities who became members of the 27 Cl...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Second Chances & Coffee Dates is a heartwarming, honest, and often hilarious guide to finding love when life hasn't gone quite to plan. Whether you're divorced, widowed, ghosted one too many times, or simply wondering if you're the only person left who still believes in real conversation over coffee, this book is for you.Packed with relatable stories, gentle wisdom, and just enough sass to keep you smiling, ...

跟隨一個又一個造就帝國、影響經濟興衰、促進醫學革命和科學演進的植物發現故事，一同展開一場環遊世界之旅。「一段充滿洞見、讓人耳目一新的植物傳播史。」——羅伊•蘭開斯特，著名英國園藝學家這是一本插圖豐富的書，講述了一些最不尋常的植物發現故事，並探究了故事背後的人物。從地理大發現時代的英勇冒險，到致力於科學前沿的現代植物學家，植物獵人們的啟發到底從何而來？有些可能是因為對科學的好奇心，或是對財富的貪婪，也或許都是因為他們根深蒂固的冒險意識。本書附有英國皇家植物園提供超過100幅精雕細琢的絕美植物繪畫，從澳洲的植物灣和西藏高原，到南非的沙漠及巴西的雨林，認識那些為植物和知識奉獻一生且大膽無懼的學者、冒險家、醫生……當園藝與探險相遇！與英國皇家植物園「邱園」密切合作出版你不知道的植物獵人＜尼古拉．瓦維...

Five sisters. One entail. A legacy worth fighting for.Mr. Thomas Bennet's untimely death brings not only grief to Longbourn—but, with it, the weight of uncertainty. The estate, entailed away from the female line, now faces a legal challenge from Mr. Collins, a cousin as odious as he is ambitious. But Longbourn has never been a house of ordinary women. With the quiet strength of their grandfather's guidance, the five Bennet sisters step forward—not as ornaments of s...

Australian celebrity chef Jack Carter is determined to convince his estranged wife he’s not the smooth-talking workaholic she married six years ago. Olivia has invited him to Canada for Christmas, not for herself but for the sake of their daughter Scarlett. Jack willingly agreed, hoping this is the second chance he’s been looking for.Olivia has been hurt too many times by her soon-to-be-ex-husband and she doesn't trust him anymore. But she has to deal with him for Scarlett's sake b...

From the Mistress of Dark Erotica, Charlotte Edwards, a new format for you to enjoy – flash erotica! No more than 2,000 words and often less, these hot tales get straight to the action. Just enough for a sneaky trip to the restroom at work or locking yourself in the bedroom, while your partner watches soaps!Second in the series, the job opportunity that comes the way of young single mom, Cheryl is unusual to say the least. They want to extract her surplus breast milk for money. Odd...

A duchess in mourning deserves a second chance at loveSweet-natured Georgina, Dowager Duchess of Tyneham, was blessed to fall in love twice, once with an impoverished clergyman who chose career over her and once to her late husband, the duke. Better to hide her broken heart behind good works and a well placed lace-edged handkerchief. That is, until the new duke appoints a vicar to the village church, and Georgie comes face to face with her former love.Raise...

The Plant Hunter's Atlas is a lavishly illustrated volume telling some of the most extraordinary tales of horticultural discovery and exploring the characters behind the stories. Taking in the world's inhabited continents and spanning the centuries, the stories range from tales of derring-do in the age of discovery to modern-day botanists working at the cutting-edge of science. The text explores how plant hunters have been inspired by everything from scientific curiosity to econom...

Follow three fictional companies in the fitness technology space as they race to integrate generative AI into their organizations – but with three drastically different approaches and wildly different results. All three CEOs inevitably must make crucial decisions under intense time pressure, deftly juggle innovation with human emotion, and grapple with far-reaching, often unforeseen, consequences. Some companies emerge from the first wave of AI integration stronger and better positioned fo...

RHS Staff Pick of the Year 2021Spectator Gardening Book of the year 2021'A refreshingly insightful history of plant introductions.' - Roy LancasterTravel the world with extraordinary tales of the botanical discoveries that have shaped empires, built (and destroyed) economies, revolutionised medicine and advanced our understanding of science.Circling the globe from Australia's ...