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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A page-turning, laugh-out-loud historical adventure by comedian and podcaster Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Horrible Histories.Time flies when you're having fun. But what does it do when you're not Sunil and his extraordinary Auntie Alex are back for another hilarious adventure as they whizz through time. But Auntie Alex's time machine has started behaving strangely and using it has become even more unpredictable and dangerous than ever. From the dark and gloomy heights of the Tower of London to the tropical Galápagos islands, will Sunil and Alex be able to get home And can they avoid the sinister Mr Shaykes and his pet kiwi !_______________The Time Machine Next Door is an exciting new series of quirky historical chapter books for readers aged 7-9. Written by comedian, podcaster and children's author Iszi Lawrence, these books bring lesser-known parts of history to life with hilarious plots, real-life characters, fascinating facts and fantastic illustrations._______________.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A page-turning, laugh-out-loud historical adventure by comedian and podcaster Iszi Lawrence, perfect for fans of Horrible Histories.Time flies when you're having fun. But what does it do when you're not Sunil is bored. Very bored. Whilst home alone, he accidentally breaks his grandfather's most prized possession and must scramble for a way to fix it. Alex, his eccentric next-door neighbour, has an unusual solution to his problem - a time machine! Soon, Sunil is visiting the freezing, icy depths of Antarctica as a stowaway on a stranded ship and the heart of London to meet famous astronauts - all while trying to stay away from a mysterious man with a particularly suspicious pet kiwi._______________The Time Machine Next Door is an exciting new series of quirky historical chapter books for readers aged 7-9. Written by comedian, podcaster and children's author Iszi Lawrence, these books bring lesser-known parts of history to life with hilarious plots, real-life characters, fascinating facts and fantastic illustrations._______________.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third book in David O'Connell's funny and magical series about tiny people having ENORMOUS adventures! Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The BorrowersThe final battle to save the Smidgens has begun! In order to defeat the evil Claudia Slymark and her ghosts once and for all, Gafferty and her friends must reunite the three Smidgen clans, and stop anyone piecing back together the legendary Mirror of Trokanis. The race is on to find the remaining fragment. Will Gafferty save the day.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dive to the darkest depths of the deep blue sea, weave in and out of colourful coral reefs and learn about the incredible people who are trying to save our oceans in the fourth book in Matt Robertson's award-winning Do You Love seriesInvestigate shipwrecks where scorpionfish hide, dive down to the Mariana trench to meet a dumbo octopus, marvel at ocean giants and dart in between manatees in mangrove forests to find out why oceans are magnificently mega!Did you know lobsters keep their teeth in their tummies Or that you can find rivers and lakes beneath the ocean And did you know that sea stars have no brain or blood Explore the wonders of our underwater worlds on every page, from coral reefs, sharks and the deep to shipwrecks, weird fish and frozen seas, there's so much to discover!With fun and colourful illustrations and bursting with facts, Do You Love Oceans is perfect for readers who want to explore Earth's spectacular seas, discover the wildlife that lives there and find out why our oceans need protecting.Matt Robertson is the award-winning illustrator of Do You Love Bugs , Do You Love Dinosaurs and Do You Love Exploring.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ready for an epic journey of friendship and discovery from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur.There's a shape up in the hillswhere a giant's said to sleepbeneath a grassy blanketon a bed of moss and peat . . .Then, one day, the sleeping giant wakes - and a small boy called Tom is plunged into an unforgettable adventure. Along the way, he'll discover what it means to be a true friend - and that even an ordinary boy can have the heart of a giant.With a beautiful rhyming text by bestselling Hollie Hughes, author of The Girl and the Dinosaur, and gorgeous illustrations from debut talent Anna Wilson, this beautiful book is an unmissable treat!.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new adventure series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy, humour and delightful, black and white illustrations.Shaman by name and shaman by nature - Billy just hasn't found his magic . yet. His selfish, globetrotting parents abandon him for yet another summer in Charles Darwin's strange, museum-like house, where Billy stumbles across a 200-year-old giant talking tortoise named Charles Darwin, by the famous man himself. Charles D, the tortoise, knows every inch of the house and every artefact in it, and he's keen to help Billy realise his powers and set him on the path to adventure.A beautifully carved Inuit ivory necklace is the first object that whisks him back in time to the shrieking chaos of an Arctic blizzard to meet its rightful owner, a girl called Ahnah, her shape-shifting grandmother and the mysterious explorer Pytheas.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A clear guide that offers solutions and advice on a wide range of contemporary issues, from how to defuse tense situations, to where to turn if you think you are being discriminated against, to stepping in to help others.While we'd all like a quiet life, there are some workplace situations that can't be ignored. Both virtually and in offices, bullying and discrimination remain problems for many organizations and their employees.At the same time, key customers can be ever more demanding, won't take no for an answer and aren't afraid to tell you so. Tackle Office Nightmares offers solutions and step-by-step advice to navigating these issues and maintaining a harmonious working environment. It features step-by-step guidance, top tips, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points and lists of handy books and weblinks.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Jessica Redland and Christie Barlow comes a brand new cosy romance by the bestselling author of Starting Over at Acorn Cottage.Sometimes you have to travel far to find home.A surprise raffle ticket.A beautiful manor in the British countryside.Three strangers looking for a place to call home.Amanda's world falls apart when her mother passes away. Stuck with a non-committal boyfriend and a soulless job, she has never felt more alone in New York.Ever since his girlfriend left him broke and heartbroken, Simon has been riding his motorcycle around England all summer looking for a distraction.Diana, the enigmatic lady of Moongate Manor, has not been seen by the locals in decades, fueling the town's gossip on her secret past.When unexpected circumstances bring them all to Moongate Manor with the common mission of restoring its once beautiful garden, can three strangers find new starts in the most unexpected of places Readers absolutely love Fly Me to Moongate Manor!'Had me in tears a number of times. a happy story of the importance of family and friends.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Why did this one have to come to an end I enjoyed every single page of this book. Worth more than 5 stars.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 starsWould love to be flown to Moongate Manor! Loved, loved, loved this book.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'What a Magical read this book is, a past secret, a beautiful Manor House and second chances for three people. I loved this book so much. would give it more than five stars if I could.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'A treat for anyone who enjoyed The Secret Garden There is a definite feel that both the garden and the people are transforming. I loved it!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'This story still has me thinking about it. weeks later. beautiful. Kate's beautiful way of weaving words has my brain picturing every last detail of the gardens and every character! Another winner from Kate.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'A story of friendship, old secrets and forgiveness. A perfect story.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Wonderfully entrancing tale of three very different lost souls who coincidentally all end up at the magical moongate manor and in doing so become whole again. A really special read that I would thoroughly recommend to all!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Full of twists and turns in a delightful setting. Kate Forster at her best.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Loved it. A great read and ace ending.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From multi-award-winning author and film director Neil Jordan comes a thrilling reimagining of a turning point in Irish, American and European history.'A masterwork from one of the most inventive artists of our day' John Banville'A writer of uncommon talent' Irish Times'An expertly spun ballad defined by themes of belonging, illusion and fidelity' RTÉ CultureEutaw Springs, South Carolina, 1781, the American War of Independence. A runaway slave saves the life of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, a British army officer and the younger son of one of colonial Ireland's grandest families.The tale that unfolds is related by Tony Small, the slave who becomes Fitzgerald's manservant and friend. While details of Lord Edward's life are well documented, little is known of Tony Small. In this gripping narrative his character considers the ironies of empire, captivity and freedom, mapping Lord Edward's journey from being a loyal subject of the British Empire to becoming a leader of the disastrous 1798 rebellion.This powerful new work of fiction brings Neil Jordan's inimitable storytelling ability to the drama of real events and a long-forgotten chapter in Ireland and Britain's history.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A view of the south of Ireland - political, social, geographical - through the eyes of a liberal northern protestant being asked to rejoin it.'A pleasure to read. Incisively mixing memoir, reportage and analysis' Daily Mail'Discursive, humane and meticulously attentive to verbal nuances that can spell a world of meaning' Irish Examiner'Patterson's travels provide humorous asides, telling insights and sobering pessimism' Irish IndependentThe reunification of Ireland, which in 1998 seemed to have been pushed over the far horizon as an aspiration, has returned with a vengeance. Brexit calls into question the British commitment to Northern Ireland and threatens its economy. There has been a surge in support for Sinn Féin in the South, a party pushing relentlessly for a poll on the future of the border. If Sinn Féin enters the government of the Republic, as seems inevitable in the coming years, this issue will move even higher up the agenda, with who knows what consequences north of the border.In The Last Irish Question, Glenn Patterson travels the country, looking at this place he is being asked to join and which a significant number of people in the North have spent a very long time shunning. Most of the South is terra incognita to them (as it is to many people who live in Dublin). There have been countless books describing and travelling through Ulster, but never one that turns its gaze the other way. Brilliantly witty and alarmingly topical, this is a social, political and geographical view of the South of Ireland, as well as a journey of discovery for a quizzical Northerner being asked to rejoin it.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I loved it!' - Phillipa AshleyA gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance, set against the backdrop of New York's sizzling urban beach.Sisters Sophie and Celia haven't been on speaking terms for years. So it's a huge shock when they discover their grandmother has left them her quirky old house on Rockaway Beach, New York.Just a stone's throw from the bright lights of Manhattan, they spent many idyllic summers there as children, swimming in the Atlantic ocean, playing in the sand and watching day trippers come and go. Then suddenly, the visits stopped. Sophie knows her mother and grandmother fell out, but has never found out why.Together, the sisters return to Rockaway, and can't agree on anything. Sophie wants to keep the house, Celia's determined to sell. It seems they'll never see eye to eye, until Sophie makes a shattering discovery that forces her to question everything.Why do she and Celia have such different memories of their grandmother What caused the rift with their mother Can Sophie trust the handsome stranger who seems to take such an interest in her And who is the mysterious old woman watching them from afar Praise for The House on Rockaway Beach:'Brilliant' Phillipa Ashley'A novel to lose yourself in' Faith Hogan'Step into a world of pure escapism in this gripping tale of family secrets, sibling rivalry and summer romance' Chat MagazinePraise for Emma Burstall:'A charming, warm-hearted read. Pure escapism' Alice Peterson'Burstall is a great writer, and this is not your usual run-of-the-mill chick lit. I was gripped from the start' Daily Mail'Burstall has a true knack for transporting you to her world' Jane Corry.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A true master of British crime writing' RICHARD OSMANRachel Savernake investigates a bizarre locked-room puzzle in this delicious Gothic mystery from the winner of the CWA Diamond Dagger.England, 1930. Journalist Nell Fagan is on the trail of a bizarre mystery: in 1606, a man vanished from a locked gatehouse in Blackstone Fell, a remote Yorkshire village. Three hundred years later, it happened again. Days after confiding in sleuth Rachel Savernake, Nell herself disappears.In search for answers, and determined to bring an end to the disappearances, Rachel travels to the lonely Yorkshire village, with its eerie moor and sinister tower. But Rachel must be careful - with all of these people going missing, there's every chance she will be taken too.For anyone who loves a dazzling mystery, Blackstone Fell explores the shadowy borderlands between the spiritual and scientific, between sanity and madness, and between virtue and deadly sin.'Martin Edwards celebrates and satirises the genre with wit and affection. He leaves you wanting more.' THE TIMES'Suspects abound in the book's wonderfully labyrinthine plot, and the brilliant Savernake is a fascinatingly enigmatic character.' WASHINGTON POST'Perfect for those who love a locked-room mystery. with a wonderful golden age of crime feel.' BELFAST TELEGRAPH'Martin Edwards holds his own with the best of classic crime.' DAILY MAIL'Ingeniously plotted and racily told. Blackstone Fell is more or less impossible to put down - this is Edwards on the top of his form.' DOROTHY L SAYERS SOCIETY BULLETIN.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A gripping historical adventure set in the second century AD and based on legends of King Arthur, The Iron Way is the second in Tim Leach's breathtaking Sarmatian Trilogy.AD 175, Vindolanda, Britannia. After their cavalry was broken by the legions on the frozen waters of the Danube, Sarmatian warrior Kai bought his peoples' lives with a pledge to serve Rome. Bound to the will of the Emperor, the Sarmatians are ready to fight and eager to die - death in battle is the only escape from the dishonour of their defeat.Exiled from their home lands, they are ordered to take the Iron Way to the far north and the very edge of the Empire. Here, a great wall of stone cuts across the land as straight as the stroke of a sword. On one side, Rome's dominion; on the other, mist and rumours - stories of men closer to giants, of warriors who fight without fear or restraint.For a people who knew no borders, who were promised war, garrison duty is cruel punishment. But as insurrection stirs on both sides of the wall, Kai will discover that every barrier has its weaknesses - and he will have his chance to fight, perhaps to die.Reviewers on the Sarmatian Trilogy and Tim Leach:'Roman military adventure at its best. Ranks with the best historical fiction available today.' Simon Turney'A great story from a fascinating period. masterfully written with beautiful language.' Historical Novel Society'The characters feel rounded and real, and the Sarmatians' attempts to keep their world alive and evade the tyrannous reach of Rome are heartbreaking.' The Times'Tim Leach writes beautifully.' For Winter Nights'Recommended.' Historical Novel Society'Magnificent' Historia'A poetic, absorbing narrative.' Sunday Times.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A FINANCIAL TIMES 2022 THRILLER OF THE YEARIn thirty-six hours, thousands of innocent people will die. There's not a second to waste. And no time for sleep.MICHAEL NORTH: THE PERFECT MI5 ASSET. Ruthless, brave, loyal and, best of all, disposable. The bullet lodged in his brain means he could die at any second.Now, undercover in a doomsday cult on a remote Scottish island, he has thirty-six hours to stop the mass murder of thousands of people.But in the world of the indoctrinated, Michael soon realises that everyone is a potential enemy. He's used to his own life hanging by a thread - never before has it come so close to snapping.Perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Lee Child and Mark Dawson, Sleep When You're Dead is a rollercoaster action thriller packed with twists that will keep you up all night.Praise for Sleep When You're Dead:'A terrifically entertaining roller coaster ride of an adventure that keeps up a furious pace from start to finish.' Fiona Erskine'Richly layered characters crackle with energy and intrigue. a complex, satisfying read.' Financial Times'A nail biting, high octane thriller.' Jonathan Whitelaw, The Sun'A full-on action-man thriller. North's exploits are huge fun, and written with craft and panache.' Morning Star'A white-knuckle ride of an adventure. Jude O'Reilly fills the story with such great characters you're rooting for them at every twist.' William Shaw'A fast-paced, exciting narrative that holds the reader spellbound.' My WeeklyPraise for the Michael North series:'A slick, fast-paced thriller from a master storyteller. Do yourself a favour and buy this book!' LJ Ross'A terrific future-shock thriller full of pace, tension, character, and emotion.' Lee Child'Starts off like a fired bullet and never lets up.' David Baldacci'Fast-paced and packed with action.' Mick Herron'A gritty, action-packed, page-turner.' Andy McNab.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For 312 years the rotstorm has blighted the ruins of the Ferron Empire.Born of an unholy war between gods themselves, it scours the land with acid mists and deadly lightning, spawning twisted monstrosities from its nightmarish depths.On the Stormwall, the men and women of the Stormguard maintain their vigil - eyes sharp, blades sharper - defending the Undal Protectorate from the worst of the rotstorm's corruption.But behind the stormfront, something is stirring, kindling the embers of an ancient conflict and a plan to kill a god.Will Stormguard steel be enough to meet the coming tempest \*\*\*As the children of the storm carve a bloody swathe across the Northern Marches, the whitestaffs - the Protectorate's healers and sages - have fled, retreating to their island citadel of Riven.Their withdrawal has weakened the realm, and worse, their absence is a death sentence for Floré's daughter Marta. Skein-sick, Marta wastes away from the terrible magic she has inherited from her father and only the whitestaffs have the knowledge that might save her.When Flore is dispatched to reason with the whitestaffs, to bring them back into the fold, she seizes the chance. Her mission could save both the protectorate and her child. But on the island of Iskander, caged and chained, she will only discover the worst betrayal.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A historical adventure chronicling the exploits of the Special Boat Squadron, the seaborne raiders who, by strength and guile, carried out World War Two's most daring covert operations.From this moment on, you and your men, you don't exist.Formed in the darkest hours of the Second World War, as nation after nation fell before the unstoppable Axis advance, the task of the SBS was to strike back at an enemy no army could meet in the field. Trained in sabotage and surveillance, the Special Boat Squadron raided deep behind enemy lines, sowing chaos and capturing much-needed intelligence. Soldiers, adventurers and rogues, their methods were unorthodox, their success rate unprecedented.Operation Anglo, 31 August 1942.Beneath the waves of the Mediterranean, HMS Traveller closes in on the coast of Rhodes. Aboard, eight SBS commandos check their weapons as they prepare to infiltrate and sabotage two Axis bomber fields. Only two of the eight commandos will make it back alive. Ex-Black Watch Sgt Jim Hunter will be one of the lucky ones, but what he will face next will make Operation Anglo look like a cakewalk.Reviewers on Iain Gale:'A fast fit fighting yarn that transports you to the deadly hillsides of wartime Crete.' Quentin Letts on SBS'A powerful novel of men at war. A triumph.' Bernard Cornwell on Four Days in June'Very exciting.' Daily Telegraph on the Jack Steele series.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Edward Ardizzone (illustrator). Neuware - Once upon a time there was a huge family of children; and they were terribly, terribly naughty .So begin the tales of the no-nonsense Nurse Matilda who uses magic to tame the mischievous children in her charge - and who changes their lives forever.The inspiration for the much-loved film Nanny McPhee, starring Emma Thompson and Colin Firth, the Nurse Matilda stories overflow with naughtiness, wit and timeless humour, making this collection the perfect gift for mischief-makers both young and old!The collection contains all three instalments in the Nurse Matilda series, accompanied by Edward Ardizzone's beautiful original illustrations:Nurse MatildaNurse Matilda Goes to TownNurse Matilda Goes to Hospital.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*Winner of the 2022 Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award\*\*\*\*Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2023\*\*\*\*Longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize 2022\*\*'Oxblood shows us that there are few places literature can't take us, if the writer is brave enough, and gifted enough' FRANCIS SPUFFORD'The master of northern noir' SUNDAY TIMES'Brilliant' DENISE MINA'An absolute triumph' GUARDIAN'Powerful and so beautifully written' HARRIET TYCE, Sunday Times-bestselling author of BLOOD ORANGE________________________________________________________________Wythenshawe, South Manchester. 1985. The Dodds family once ruled Manchester's underworld; now the men are dead, leaving three generations of women trapped in a house haunted by violence, harbouring an unregistered baby and the ghost of a murdered lover.Over the course of a few days, Nedra, Carol and Jan must each confront the true legacy of the men who have defined their lives; and seize the opportunity to break the cycle for good.__________________________________________________________ _____'If I read a better novel than Oxblood in 2022, it'll be a blinding year for fiction' JOSEPH KNOX'A propulsive, bountiful, fearless work of art' OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE'One of the most powerful and urgent writers of our times' DAVID PEACE.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Bracingly original' Kathryn Hughes, Guardian'A mixture of travelogue, local history and reportage, Swamp Songs brims with evocative word sketches' Times Literary SupplementFrom Romney Marsh to the Danube Delta, from Cyprus to the bayous of Louisiana and on to the Bay of Bengal, Tom Blass crosses swamps, marshes and wetlands to meet the people who have made these in-between worlds their homes.Here are true stories and myths of smugglers and runaway slaves, of fishermen, shepherds and salt-gatherers - and of tiger gods, flamingos and floods. A dazzling exploration of the precarious lives led where land and water tussle, Swamp Songs is a vital reappraisal and vibrant celebration of people and environments closely intertwined.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join Joe Shute as he travels across Britain tracing the history of our seasons and discovering how they are changing.We talk about them. We plan our lives around them. The changing seasons are part of us all. But what happens when the weather changes beyond recognition Joe Shute has spent years unpicking Britain's love affair with the weather, poring over the centuries of folklore, customs and rituals our seasons have inspired.But in recent years Shute has noticed a curious thing: the British seasons are changing far faster and far more profoundly than we realise. Daffodils in December, frogspawn in November, swallows that no longer fly home, floods, wildfires and winters without snow. Nothing is behaving as it should, sending nature into an increasing state of flux.In Forecast, Shute travels all over Britain tracing the history of the seasons, and discovering the extent to which we are now growing disconnected from them. While documenting these warped rhythms caused by the changing weather, he records the parallels in his personal journey as he and his wife struggle to conceive a child.This is a book that races to keep up with the march of the seasons as they rapidly change course. It examines how the weather is reshaping the world around us, and asks what happens to centuries of culture, memory and identity when the very thing they subsist on is slipping away.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023 - SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR'What Ned hasn't seen on a sports TV channel isn't worth knowing about.'Gabby Logan'From falling out with Mourinho to flying with Gerrard, this is a wonderful journey through football.'Henry WinterSquare Peg, Round Ball is a candid, insightful reminiscence on a life in football.Although best known as ITV's commentator on the Tour de France, Ned Boulting has spent most of his professional life covering football.Follow Ned's journey from football supporter to reporter - from criss-crossing the country in a banger of a car hoping for a word or two from the latest big signing, to the glamour of the Champions League. Ned really has been there, done that, and got the Sky Sports jacket to prove it.Witnessing the shenanigans, the machinations and the idiocy of football at close quarters Ned shares his best stories with affection. Whether it's treading mud into Steven Gerrard's pristine white carpets, or nearly being pushed into oncoming traffic by a menacing Vinnie Jones, or being chased away from Roman Abramovich's house by some scary looking men on quadbikes - Ned has made a fool of himself to bring us the best tales from his experiences in 90s and 2000s football.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Ugueto, Gabriel (illustrator). Neuware - TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level science fun.Can we make the Hainan gibbon a super-survivor It's one of our closest living relatives and among the most endangered animals on our planet. Can we change our role in the story of life, from being super-careless to being super-savers and do what we can to help our most interesting, incredible and important species from going extinct The future depends on us.'An absolutely fascinating read. Highly recommended.' BookTrustCollect all eight books about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents and climate change. Past brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel Ugueto.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The narrative took my breath away' Philippe Sands 'An extraordinarily and shockingly powerful read' Peter Frankopan 'One of the must-reads of the year' Suzannah Lipscomb 'Brilliant and provocative' Gavin EslerSarah Churchwell examines one of the most enduringly popular stories of all time, Gone with the Wind, to help explain the divisions ripping the United States apart today. Separating fact from fiction, she shows how histories of mythmaking have informed America's racial and gender politics, the controversies over Confederate statues, the resurgence of white nationalism, the Black Lives Matter movement, the enduring power of the American Dream, and the violence of Trumpism.Gone with the Wind was an instant bestseller when it was published in 1936; its film version became the most successful Hollywood film of all time. Today the story's racism is again a subject of controversy, but it was just as controversial in the 1930s, foreshadowing today's debates over race and American fascism. In The Wrath to Come, Sarah Churchwell charts an extraordinary journey through 160 years of American denialism. From the Lost Cause to the romances behind the Ku Klux Klan, from the invention of the 'ideal' slave plantation to the erasure of interwar fascism, Churchwell shows what happens when we do violence to history, as collective denial turns fictions into lies, and lies into a vicious reality.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The second annual instalment to the 'rare and wonderful' (The Times) The Best of World SF Volume 1, this collection of twenty-nine stories, including eight original and exclusive additions, represents the state of the art in international science fiction.Navigating around the globe, The Best of World SF Volume 2 features writers from Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Greece, Grenada, India, Iraq, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, The Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Uganda and Zimbabwe.Each story has been selected by World SF expert and award-winning author Lavie Tidhar. Taking us into space - Mars at first, then the stars - and then back to a strange, transformed Earth via AI, gods, aliens and the undead, the collection traces the ever-changing meaning of the genre from some of the most exciting voices writing today.This is not a retrospective of what science fiction around the world used to look like. This is a snapshot of what some of it looks like now. And it's never been more exciting.Reviews for The Best of World SF series: 'Just the start of a whole new game for speculative fiction authors around the world' LA Review of Books 'An excellent, lovingly curated collection' Financial Times 'This wonderful anthology should be a hit with any sci-fi fan' Publishers Weekly 'Tidhar gives a cheerful, fannish introduction to the stories, drawn from 26 countries on five continents, and encompassing a dizzying range of tones and approaches' The Times 'An outstanding assortment of international sci-fi shorts. A bold and powerful argument for non-Anglophone SF's potential to push the genre's boundaries' Publishers Weekly Starred Review.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mr Parks, this isn't just a movie, it's a whole movement. Whether you like it or not is irrelevant.The Golden Age of Hollywood. Behind closed doors, aspiring actor Sidney Poitier is offered a lucrative contract that could make him a superstar. But what is he willing to sacrifice From the writer of the award-winning, smash hit For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, Ryan Calais Cameron's explosive play Retrograde explores identity, resilience and integrity as it examines a true event in 1950s Hollywood and the reality of a Black actor's journey to stardom. This world premiere explores a moment in a career which paved ways and changed perceptions, cementing the legacy of a Hollywood icon. Retrograde asks the question: how much have we really evolved This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at London's Kiln Theatre, in April 2023.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - No matter how hard we try, we just can't get out. It's like we are not allowed to. Some give up and say, 'alright then, if you won't give, I will bloody well take.' And you know what Shona, I don't blame them.Shona and her class are studying the Charles Dickens classic, Oliver Twist. She's the new girl in school and is finding it hard to stay out of trouble - much like Oliver himself! When she's given a new phone by a stranger, she begins to suspect there's something unusual about the new boys she's met.Unexpected Twist is a re-telling of Oliver Twist by one of the best-loved figures in the children's book world, Michael Rosen. This thrilling story was brought to vivid life by The Children's Theatre Partnership, and Royal & Derngate, Northampton, whose co-productions have included Holes and The Jungle Book. Directed by James Dacre (2020 Olivier Award nominated Our Lady of Kibeho), Rosen's novel was adapted for the stage by BAFTA award-winning playwright Roy Williams (Death of England, Sucker Punch) with original music by rising R&B star Yaya Bey and BAC Beatbox Academy's Conrad Murray.This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere and UK tour, in April 2023.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's not stealing if it's from a dead person.Hours before their mother's funeral, the Yeung siblings gather in the family home for the first time in years, only to discover their inheritance is missing. With seemingly £44 to her name and her house due to be repossessed, where has all the money gone Tensions escalate as they race to find it, uncovering ugly truths and shocking family secrets along the way.Inspired by true events, Joanne Lau's WORTH takes a darkly comic look at family loss and sibling rivalry. Straddling two cultures, this biting comedy asks the question - where do you put your worth This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere of the New Earth and Storyhouse co-production at London's Arcola Theatre, in April 2023.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - People always think a woman who thinks for herself, who speaks her mind is dangerous. So I didn't talk about my dreams or what was in my heart. And I was scared. Scared to let you follow your dreams. I didn't know how to. But keeping quiet didn't make my life better. It just made it lonely.The Johals are celebrating Sunita's birthday in Mum's new kitchen, and you're invited to the surprise party.It's not just the dhal that's bubbling under the surface - with decades of unfinished business, everyone's true selves start to burst out when they least expect it. And it's up to the family to pick each other back up and celebrate themselves for who they truly are.Unexpected guests, butter-free roti and skeletons in the cupboard aren't enough to stop them busting out some classic Punjabi shapes in the kitchen! Join the Johal family for a wild ride that will leave you laughing, crying, and talking all the way home. Put on your birthday party finery and get ready for a samosa saga, by writer and actress Harvey Virdi (Bend It Like Beckham, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Citizen Khan).This edition was published to coincide with the Rifco Theatre Company UK tour in April 2023.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The roaring twenties. A world in flux. The magnetic Florence Lancaster draws people to her like moths to a flame. But when her son Nicky arrives home from Paris with an unexpected fiancée and a secret, it sets off a chain of events which threatens to pull them all into a maelstrom.Noël Coward's brilliantly witty and stinging portrait of the darkness beneath the glittering surface of the Jazz Age is as vivid today as when it premiered, causing a sensation and catapulting its young writer to his first great success.This revised edition returns to Coward's original drafts and was published to coincide with Chichester Festival Theatre's new production directed by Daniel Raggett and starring Lia Williams and Joshua James, in April 2023.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - My husband died and it's taken my whole life but Dr, I've never had one and I want one, before I die. My orgasm has got to be out there - somewhere! I know you all think I'm losing it, that I'm some kind of a space cadet and you might just be right about that! So one last job for you Dr: I'll be needing a medical certificate to prove I am fit for travel. I am going away.Meet Mrs: an old lady who goes into outer space. in search of her own orgasm. Isn't that where all orgasms go Her quest is sparked by three encounters: a young neighbour who discloses a secret, an old friend who reveals she is intersex, and a would-be lesbian lover in a launderette who offers Mrs two drops of her own pressed lavender and a smile that says, 'I handle delicates with care'.Told through one woman, a live DJ, and creative captions, with animations by Candice Purwin: STARS is a moving and joyful, sensitive yet funny, Afrofuturist odyssey. A 'concept album on stage', the hugely original STARS is the latest play from internationally acclaimed theatre maker, Alfred Fagon award-winner and George Devine Award 2022 finalist, Mojisola Adebayo.This edition was published to coincide with the Tamasha and ICA co-production in April 2023.