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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From bestselling author and winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, Uki and the Swamp Spirit is the fifth title set in the world of Podkin One-Ear.'A spellbinding story full of friendship, excitement and magic.' GuardianUki had the sensation of a sickly green light, spreading out through the networks of water. Of tendrils connecting all the creatures of the marsh in a web . . . Linking itself so it could poison it all and destroy it.Uki and his friends have two more spirits to find and capture. After defeating Valkus, they make for Clarice, who is spreading disease through the swamps. Can Uki and his friends outwit him - all whilst they themselves are being chased by the Endwatch and Jori's clan of assassins 'Storytelling perfection.' Sophie Anderson'One of my sons very favourite authors.' Romesh Ranganathan'Superb.' Max Porter'It's jolly good fun . expect sequels to breed like. well, rabbits.' SFXKids love Podkin:'One of the best books I have ever read.' Cally, age 10, Lovereading4kids'Like 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Watership Down' mixed together.' Sam, age 11, Lovereading4kids'An adventure that keeps you wanting to read on and on into the night.' Alex, age 10, Lovereading4kids.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paul Harris's brilliant Improve Your Scales! Piano Grade 2 workbook contains the complete scales, arpeggios and broken chords for the current ABRSM, Trinity, LCM and MTB Grade 2. It also uses finger fitness exercises, key pieces, sight-reading and simple improvisations to help you play scales, arpeggios and broken chords with real confidence. An invaluable resource for students, the Improve Your Scales! Piano series covers all the keys and ranges required for each syllabus, helping you pick up valuable extra marks in exams. New edition, revised to support all major exam syllabuses from 2020.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - My mother made a snap decision.How could we know it would change us forever THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Brimming with curiosity and wonder.' Irish Times'Lushly atmospheric.' Daily Mail'Thoroughly gripping.' Lucy Caldwell'Brilliant.' Sara BaumeRage. That's the feeling engulfing the car as Ellen's mother swerves over to the hard-shoulder and orders her daughter out onto the roadside. Ignoring the protests of her other children, she accelerates away, leaving Ellen standing on the gravel verge in her school pinafore and knee socks as the light fades.What would you do as you watch your little sister getting smaller in the rear view window How far would you be willing to go to help her The Gallagher children are going to find out. This moment is the beginning of a summer that will change everything.\*\*Una Mannion's latest novel, TELL ME WHAT I AM, is available now\*\*.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lose yourself in this classic 1950s Cold War spy thriller tracking a British secret agent in Communist Serbia by the celebrated of The Alexandria Quartet, perfect for fans of John le Carre.''A spellbinder . Desperately exciting.'' Daily TelegraphMethuen is a seasoned British secret agent, weary of espionage missions and desperately in need of a break - but he can''t resist an assignment to investigate dirty dealings in the Balkans. A fellow British spy has been murdered in Serbia by a guerrilla gang of underground royalists, the White Eagles - but when Methuen arrives, he soon finds himself in a life-and-death struggle, pursued by both the royalists and Communists alike .Inspired by Lawrence Durrell''s own experiences in the British Foreign Office, White Eagles Over Serbia is a classic Cold War espionage thriller: a white-knuckle adventure perfect for fans of John le Carre and Graham Greene.''Exceptionally well written [and] brings back memories of boyhood classics.'' Sunday Times''Vivid . Beautiful descriptions . Carries us expertly from one excitement to another.'' PunchWhat Readers Are Saying:''All spy-novel fans should read this wonderful mysterious portrayal of post-war Balkans. Read it now!''''A very good espionage / thriller novel . Fantastic descriptions of the post war Yugoslav atmosphere . Durrell could have given LeCarre some competition.''''As a setting for adventure and intrigue, the mountains in post-WWII Serbia, are unparalleled.''''A good old fashioned spy romp over the mountains.''''A spy thriller very much in the British Boys Own style . Superlative.''.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lose yourself in bestselling author Lawrence Durrell''s sublime novel about a group of English tourists trapped in the minotaur''s labyrinth on Crete . ''Spellbinding . A fine storyteller.'' Guardian''Superb . Quite simply a lovely work of art.'' New York TimesA group of English tourists have come ashore from their cruise ship to explore the island of Crete. This motley crew - including a painter, spiritualist, spinster, soldier, convalescent, and elderly couple - are holidaying to seek respite from a broken post-war world. But their journey reaches a disastrous climax when they visit a cave reputed to be the legendary labyrinth of the minotaur, and become trapped within .Set in the glorious Mediterranean landscapes which Lawrence Durrell so famously evoked in his travel writing and novels, The Dark Labyrinth is a morality tale unlike any other. Artfully blending horror and humour, comedy and tragedy, witty allegory and profound philosophy, it is a sublime novel, as refreshing today as it was decades ago. ''Superb, not only in the great passages of poetical description but also [the] casual wit and the brilliance of comment.'' Observer''Will amuse those who enjoy satires on English manners and morals, engage readers who like a build-up of suspense and delight lovers of the sensuous world of the Greek islands.'' New York Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This summer holiday vintage crime classic exploring the mystery of a buried Cornish hotel invites us to solve the puzzle as detectives: perfect for fans of Celia Fremlin's Uncle Paul, Agatha Christie, or Richard Osman .'I am loving it!' Nigella Lawson'Hilarious and perceptive . Perfect.' Daily Mail'Entertaining, beautifully written, and profound.' Tracy Chevalier'Tense, touching, human, dire, and funny . A feast indeed.' Elizabeth Bowen'Kennedy is not only a romantic but an anarchist.' Anita Brookner'Oh boy, what a treat; wonderfully sharp and funny . Page-turningly good!' Lissa Evans'So full of pleasure that you could be forgiven for not seeing how clever it is.' Cathy RentzenbrinkCornwall, Midsummer 1947. Pendizack Manor Hotel is buried in the rubble of a collapsed cliff. Seven guests have perished, but is it murder, and what brought this strange assembly together for a moonlit feast before this Act of God - or Man Over the week before the landslide, we meet the hotel guests in all their eccentric glory: and as friendships form and romances blossom, sins are revealed, and the cliff cracks widen .Reader Reviews:'One of the best books I have ever read . Viva Ms. Kennedy, you were truly marvellous!' \*\*\*\*\*'The best book I've ever read. Yes, I know that's a big statement! Kennedy is quickly becoming my all-time favorite author . A first-rate literary genius.' \*\*\*\*\*'This is bar none, one of the best books I have ever read.' \*\*\*\*\*'Offers us the chance to solve a very unusual kind of mystery . An unexpectedly engaging literary game.' \*\*\*\*'A magnificent rediscovery . Kennedy's masterpiece is a searing and unflinching look at postwar England . Elegantly and tartly written, this smart and haunting novel offers one of the most unforgettable endings . A brilliant and moving literary feast to be enjoyed without any moderation! \*\*\*\*\*'I'm longing to read this again! Clever Kennedy! Is it a thriller Is it a morality play or an exploration of divine justice Or is it a family/village saga and maybe even a romance . Terrifically readable with a marvellous cast.' \*\*\*\*\*'Such a good idea, and brilliantly executed . I was unable to stop reading, absorbed completely in the company of the motley group. It's almost like you're eavesdropping on them. After finishing it, I find myself still thinking about it . A fabulous read.' \*\*\*\*\*'One of my favorite kinds of books: a forgotten treasure.' \*\*\*\*\*.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When a genius inventor is seduced by a mysterious firm to create a robot, technology may save him - or be his undoing . Lose yourself in this dystopian novel by the bestselling author of The Alexandria Quartet.''A superb craftsman and stylist.'' New York TimesFelix Charlock is a world-famous inventor. His scientific genius draws him into the web of a sinister multinational corporation called Merlin who recruit him for their own ends. When Felix is married into this wealthy family, ''The Firm'' sets him an impossible project, demanding that he reinvents his former lover as a living, breathing replica. But creating this perfect robot facsimile heralds a new era of destruction, threatening not only Felix''s sanity, but his very existence .Consisting of two novels - Tunc and its sequel, Numquam - The Revolt of Aphrodite is a dystopian novel of ideas, rich in mystery and drama, with an epic global sweep and dazzling cast. Showing literary master Lawrence Durrell at his most conceptually ambitious, this tale of a modern Frankenstein will revolutionise the way you view technology forever.''Scenes of wild and deliberate fantasy . [of] peculiar and disturbing poignancy.'' New Statesman ''Such readability . Few writers can tell a story better.'' Observer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With a riotous warmth and his trademark energy, in Who Am I, Again he tells the heart-breakingly honest and inspirational story of his youth. AN i BOOK OF THE YEARA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK'So appealing .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Times, Spectator, TLS and BBC Music Magazine Book of the Year'Fascinating.' Guardian'Superlative.' The Times'Definitive.' ObserverAs an icon of India, Ravi Shankar ranks not far below Gandhi or the Taj Mahal. He was one of the twentieth century's most important musicians, the breadth of his impact reflected in those he influenced: George Harrison, John Coltrane, Philip Glass and Yehudi Menuhin, to name a few. In this first biography of Ravi Shankar, Oliver Craske presents a full portrait of the man and the artist, painting a vivid picture of the public and private faces of a captivating, restless workaholic who lived an intense and extraordinary life across ninety-two years. 'A masterly chronicle of a life teeming with all-too-human incident but heavenly inspiration.' The Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEARWayne Kramer, legendary guitarist and co-founder of quintessential Detroit proto-punk legends The MC5, tells his story in The Hard Stuff.''As gripping as it is sobering.''THE TIMES''Voyerustically dramatic.''NEW YORK TIMES''Eye-opening.''GUARDIAN''One of rock''s most engaging and readable memoirs.''ROLLING STONE''Inspiring and redempetive.''UNCUT''An endearing read.''MOJOLed by legendary guitarist Wayne Kramer, The MC5 was a reflection of the times: exciting, sexy, violent, out of control - assuring their time in the spotlight would be short-lived.Kramer's story is a revolutionary one, but it is also the deeply personal struggle of an addict and an artist. From the glory days of Detroit to the junk-sick streets of the East Village, from Key West to Nashville and sunny Los Angeles, in and out of prison and on and off of drugs, his is the classic journeyman narrative, but with a twist: he's here to remind us that revolution is always an option.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ONE OF DAVID BOWIE''S TOP 100 MUST READ BOOKSTHE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE 2013 DOCUMENTARY FILM TEENAGEWITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM THE AUTHORThe acclaimed history of the century and a half of ferment, folly and angst that resulted in the arrival of 'the teenager' in 1945, from award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author Jon Savage. ''One of Britain''s most trusted cultural historians.''THE FACERinging with music, from ragtime to swing, Teenage roams London, New York, Paris and Berlin with hooligans and Apaches; explores free love and eternal youth; meets flappers and zootsuiters, the Bright Young People and the Lost Generation. The stories come fast and furious, comic, poignant, painfully moving; Savage fuses popular culture, politics and social history into a stunning chronicle of modern life. ''Compulsive reading . . . a rich, rewarding book that makes an important contribution to cultural history.''NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'The definitive history of youth in revolt.' ROLLING STONE'[Savage] can bring a beguiling blend of gravitas, wit, scholarship, and a slyly appreciative eye for the subversive, to any topic he approaches. Teenage provides a panoramic scope for his talents.'INDEPENDENT'Savage has produced a book that may well change how people think about teenagers.'GUARDIAN(This book is part of a reissue of Jon Savage''s seminal works: 1966, Teenage, and England''s Dreaming). …

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Essential Handbook for Musicians Who Teach is an accessible guide to instrumental and singing teaching with a wealth of practical advice and information. It covers a comprehensive range of topics from employment status, safeguarding and health and well-being to planning, teaching strategies and continuing professional development. Written by experts in the field, this is a blueprint for teaching music that is essential reading for all musicians who teach.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE RALPH J. GLEASON AWARDWITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY JEREMY DELLER AND SCOTT KINGINCLUDES FOREWORD BY JOHNNY MARRAward-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author Jon Savage's definitive history of punk, its progenitors, the Sex Pistols, and their time: the late 1970s.'One of Britain's most trusted cultural historians.'THE FACEA pop-culture classic full of anecdote, insight and exclusive interviews, England's Dreaming tells the sensational story of the meteoric rise and rapid decline of the last great rock 'n' roll band and the cultural moment they came to define. 'The definitive history of the English punk movement.'NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Still the strongest history of punk.'GUARDIAN'The best book about punk rock and pop culture ever.'NME(This book is part of a reissue of Jon Savage's seminal works: England's Dreaming, Teenage and 1966). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twelve years ago, Amores Perros erupted in the cinemas across the world and announced the arrival of Mexican film-makers. The film-makers profiled in that book have now come of age and have made a decisive impact on the international cinema scene The last few years Mexican film-makers winning the Best Director Oscars 5 times, and Best Picture 4 times: Alfonso Cuaron with Gravity and Roma. Alejandro Inarritu with Birdman and The Revenant Guillermo del Toro with The Shape of Water This revised edition of The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema brings this astounding story up to date, as well as profiling the next generation, waiting in the wings.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Times Literary Supplement and History Today Book of the Year'An astonishing and thrilling story.' Stephen GreenblattThe Ottoman Empire was a hub of flourishing intellectual fervour, geopolitical power, and enlightened pluralistic rule. At the helm of its ascent was the omnipotent Sultan Selim I (1470-1520).Alan Mikhail centres Selim's Ottoman Empire and Islam as the very pivots of global history, redefining such world-changing events as Christopher Columbus's voyages, the Protestant Reformation, and the transatlantic slave trade. Mikhail's ground-breaking account vividly recaptures Selim's life, radically reshaping our understanding of a world we thought we knew.…

Notenblatt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Sheku Kanneh-Mason Cello Collection combines the artist's renowned performance repertoire with his own inspirational compositions, all as performed by Sheku himself. Suitable for the intermediate cellist and beyond, this dynamic volume is sure to spark a desire to perform. With commentary from Sheku revealing the stories behind the pieces and his own expert advice, this collection is a must-have for all aspiring cellists.'The music is clearly set out and Sheku has added his bowings and fingerings. An intermediate level player who is looking for short concert pieces will welcome this inspiring and unique collection.'Catherine Milligan, Stringendo Magazine, April 2024.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA SUNDAY TIMES, NEW STATESMAN & IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTIONA perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large. 'Brilliant . . . The book is a powerful myth buster. Name a sterotype about violent offenders and Adshead upends it.'SUNDAY TIMES'Deeply moving . . . the most overwhelming feeling I had on finishing this book was of hope . . . Compassionate and fascinating.'GUARDIANDr Gwen Adshead is one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists. She treats serial killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and other individuals who are usually labelled 'monsters'. Whatever their crime, she listens to their stories and helps them to better understand their terrible acts of violence. Here Adshead invites the reader to step with her into the room to meet twelve patients and discover how minds can change. These men and women are revealed in all their complexity and shared humanity. Their stories make a powerful case for rehabilitation over revenge, compassion over condemnation. The Devil You Know will challenge everything you thought you knew about human nature.'An unmissable book.' OBSERVER'Adshead's compassion is almost as shocking as the offences themselves . . . it gives her distance and extraordinary insight.'THE TIMES, Books of the Year'The Devil You Know has permanently recalibrated my empathy dial.'NEW STATESMAN, Books of the Year'Deeply humane.'IRISH TIMES, Books of the Year'Exceptional.' VAL McDERMID'Extraodinary.' SEBASTIAN FAULKS'Gripping . . . ultimately enlightening.' PHILIPPE SANDS'Fascinating and beautifully written.' CHRISTIE WATSONA SUNDAY TIMES, NEW STATESMAN & IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS ASSOCIATION GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTIONA perspective-shattering work into the minds of violent criminals that reveals profound consequences for human nature and society at large. \*INCLUDES A NEW CHAPTER\*'Brilliant . . . The book is a powerful myth buster. Name a sterotype about violent offenders and Adshead upends it.'SUNDAY TIMES'Deeply moving . . . the most overwhelming feeling I had on finishing this book was of hope . . . Compassionate and fascinating.'GUARDIANDr Gwen Adshead is one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists. She treats serial killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and other individuals who are usually labelled 'monsters'. Whatever their crime, she listens to their stories and helps them to better understand their terrible acts of violence. Here Adshead invites the reader to step with her into the room to meet twelve patients and discover how minds can change. These men and women are revealed in all their complexity and shared humanity. Their stories make a powerful case for rehabilitation over revenge, compassion over condemnation. The Devil You Know will challenge everything you thought you knew about human nature.'An unmissable book.' OBSERVER'Adshead's compassion is almost as shocking as the offences themselves . . . it gives her distance and extraordinary insight.'THE TIMES, Books of the Year'The Devil You Know has permanently recalibrated my empathy dial.'NEW STATESMAN, Books of the Year'Deeply humane.'IRISH TIMES, Books of the Year'Exceptional.' VAL McDERMID'Extraodinary.' SEBASTIAN FAULKS'Gripping . . . ultimately enlightening.' PHILIPPE SANDS'Fascinating and beautifully written.' CHRISTIE WATSON.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I'd fallen for him the first time he smiled at me.My heart was his the moment he'd complimented me on my explosives skills.As members of KTS, a secret military group who was tasked with saving the world from the biggest and baddest of the criminal underworld, we went the places other people couldn't, put our lives on the line when others wouldn't.But being a KTS agent was hell on a woman's love life, especially when they looked like me-not petite and slender or wonderfully curved. For women like me, broad-shouldered, normal-looking, love seemed to always pass us by.Knowing that, I put my unrequited crush of Leo aside, switched teams, and got on with my life, content in my part in taking out the bad guys.But then Leo came back.Then he saw me.And I wondered if perhaps love for a 'woman like me' might not be a fantasy after all.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This summer holiday vintage crime classic exploring the mystery of a buried Cornish hotel invites us to solve the puzzle as detectives: perfect for fans of Celia Fremlin's Uncle Paul, Agatha Christie, or Richard Osman .Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -WINNER OF THE RALPH J. GLEASON AWARDWITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY JEREMY DELLER AND SCOTT KINGINCLUDES FOREWORD BY JOHNNY MARRAward-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author Jon Savage's definitive history of punk, its progenitors, the Sex Pistols, and their time: the late 1970s.'One of Britain's most trusted cultural historians.'THE FACEA pop-culture classic full of anecdote, insight and exclusive interviews, England's Dreaming tells the sensational story of the meteoric rise and rapid decline of the last great rock 'n' roll band and the cultural moment they came to define. 'The definitive history of the English punk movement.'NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Still the strongest history of punk.'GUARDIAN'The best book about punk rock and pop culture ever.'NME(This book is part of a reissue of Jon Savage's seminal works: England's Dreaming, Teenage and 1966)Easy Access System Europe, Easy Access System Europe, 16879218 672 pp. Englisch.…

Notenblatt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This inspiring collection celebrating black composers has been selected and edited by the renowned saxophonist, YolanDa Brown. Suitable for intermediate-level tenor saxophone with piano accompaniment, plus commentary from YolanDa and downloadable backing tracks.

Notenblatt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This inspiring collection celebrating black composers has been selected and edited by the renowned saxophonist, YolanDa Brown. Suitable for intermediate-level alto saxophone with piano accompaniment, plus commentary from YolanDa and downloadable backing tracks.

Notenblatt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This inspiring collection celebrating black composers has been selected and edited by the renowned saxophonist, YolanDa Brown. Suitable for intermediate-level flute with piano accompaniment, plus commentary from YolanDa and downloadable backing tracks.

Notenblatt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This inspiring collection celebrating black composers has been selected and edited by the renowned saxophonist, YolanDa Brown. Suitable for intermediate-level clarinet with piano accompaniment, plus commentary from YolanDa and downloadable backing tracks.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The perfect gift for all those big and little kids in your life who ask why. With an introduction from Zoe Ball. The QI Elves are the clever clogs behind the hit panel show QI. Dive into this splendid collection of listeners' unusual questions and some unexpected answers that are sure to make your head spin on topics ranging from goosebumps to grapefruit, pizza to pirates and everything in-between. Generously sprinkled with extra facts and questions from the Elves, Funny You Should Ask . . . is essential reading for the incurably curious. How much water would you need to put out the Sun If spiders can walk on the ceiling why can't they get out of the bath What's the point of snot Why does my pizza taste so much better the next morning Why do dads make such bad jokes Why am I a capital letter and you're not Why is there an Essex, a Wessex, a Sussex but no Nossex Can I dig a tunnel to the other side of the Earth Why aren't unicorns called unihorns Do cats get goosebumps When does a rock become an island Why don't clouds freeze Can I live forever 256 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -My mother made a snap decision.How could we know it would change us forever THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER''Brimming with curiosity and wonder.'' Irish Times''Lushly atmospheric.'' Daily Mail''Thoroughly gripping.'' Lucy Caldwell''Brilliant.'' Sara BaumeRage. That''s the feeling engulfing the car as Ellen''s mother swerves over to the hard-shoulder and orders her daughter out onto the roadside. Ignoring the protests of her other children, she accelerates away, leaving Ellen standing on the gravel verge in her school pinafore and knee socks as the light fades.What would you do as you watch your little sister getting smaller in the rear view window How far would you be willing to go to help her The Gallagher children are going to find out. This moment is the beginning of a summer that will change everything.\*\*Una Mannion''s latest novel, TELL ME WHAT I AM, is available now\*\* 336 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This summer holiday vintage crime classic exploring the mystery of a buried Cornish hotel invites us to solve the puzzle as detectives: perfect for fans of Celia Fremlin's Uncle Paul, Agatha Christie, or Richard Osman . Englisch.