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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect antidote to the fast-paced nature of our modern world, the Little Book of Zen is an easy to understand guide to the practice of Zen. This bitesize book falls into two parts, starting with an introduction to Zen and a description of the way to get the best out of it. It gives a short history of the practice, which originated in Japan after adaptation from a Chinese philosophy, and shows how the benefits of Zen are just as relevant today. It also includes a variety of easy to use meditations for relaxation, stress relief and enlightenment. The second half of the book features categories of Zen-type quotations on life, happiness, nature and more.Zen QuotationsLife and Happiness'Your mind is a powerful thing. When you filter it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.'Gautama Buddha'The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.'Ralph Waldo Emerson.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This is devastatingly good' HeatFrom the bestselling author of The Ice Cream Girls comes a gripping emotional thriller of love and obsession and the nature of coercive control. 'The author plays a blinder' says the Sun.Verity is telling lies.And that's why she's about to be arrested for attempted murder.Serena has been lying for years. . .And that may have driven her daughter, Verity, to do something unthinkable.Poppy's lies have come back to haunt her . . .So will her quest for the truth hurt everyone she loves Everyone lies.But whose lies are going to end in tragedy Praise for Dorothy Koomson:'If you only do one thing this weekend, read this book. . . utterly brilliant' Sun'Immediately gripping and relentlessly intense' Heat'An instantly involving pschological thriller' Telegraph'Koomson just gets better and better' Woman & Home.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The ultimate travel companion for voracious voyagers. Do you yearn for a life off the beaten track Brought to you by Wanderlust, the original travel magazine, this bite-sized guide is jam-packed with trivia, facts and quotes to help cure even the most serious cases of itchy feet. Find out which country has a museum dedicated exclusively to Pot Noodles, which country has more islands than any other nation and which holiday destination you're likely to prefer based on whether you're an extrovert or an introvert. With inspiring quotes from seasoned travellers, The Little Book of Wanderlust is the perfect gift for jetsetters and journeyers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Away, you scullion, you rampallion, you fustilarian!Along with penning some of the most sublime passages in all of English Literature, Shakespeare was a master when it came to casting a wicked comeback or hurling a barbed insult. Whether it's Prospero calling Caliban a 'freckled whelp, hag-born' in The Tempest or King Lear railing against his daughter Goneril with the damning words, 'Thou art a boil, a plague sore, an embossed carbuncle in my corrupted blood', Shakespeare didn't hold back when it came to getting creative with his slights.Packed full of eloquent stings and poisonous putdowns, this is the perfect resource for anyone looking to scorn an enemy - without resorting to swearing!'Away, you starvelling, you elf-skin, you dried neat's-tongue, bull's-pizzle, you stock-fish!'Henry IV Part I (Act 2, Scene 4)'Away, you three-inch fool.'The Taming of the Shrew (Act 4, Scene 1)'Go, prick thy face, and over-red thy fear, Thou lily-liver'd boy.'Macbeth (Act 5, Scene 3)'The tartness of his face sours ripe grapes.'The Comedy of Errors (Act 5, Scene 4).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Jaci Burton has no problem creating a sexy and thrilling story. I love how she brings in both passion and emotion to all the couples she writes' 5\* Goodreads reviewNew York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton is back with a new smokin-hot novel in the Brotherhood by Fire series, about a firefighter who reunites with an old flame and tries to rekindle the passion they once felt.Readers are loving Jaci Burton and the Brotherhood By Fire series!'Jaci Burton never fails to provide a well written book and this is one of my favorites of hers' 5\* reader review'As a fan of Jaci Burton's contemporary romances, especially her Play by Play multi-sports series, I'm always happy to see her name on an upcoming new release' starred Goodreads review'When I saw that Jaci Burton was starting a new series and it would be about firefighters, I was super excited. I feel like I haven't read enough firefighter romances and Jaci Burton can always deliver on a sweet and sexy story' starred Goodreads reviewCan they rekindle the passion that once burned between them When firefighter Kal Donovan transfers to the Tactical Rescue Team, he's determined to give work all his attention. This proves more difficult when he encounters his first love, Hannah Clark, at their high school reunion. She's still smart, funny, and beautiful but, now divorced with a son, she has zero interest in exploring an old romance. Hannah's focus after the disastrous end of her marriage, is getting her hair salon up and running, and making sure her son is happy. Kal is part of her past and she intends to look only forward. However, as they spend time together, Hannah realizes that her feelings for Kal aren't nostalgia, but red-hot attraction. He's intent on showing her what it's like to be cared for, romanced, and consumed with passion - and Hannah loves it. As Kal vows not to lose her a second time, does she have the courage to risk her heart again Want more sexy romance Look for the first two sizzling Brotherhood by Fire novels and the delightful Boots and Bouquets series. Don't miss the Play-By-Play series which began with The Perfect Play. And check out Jaci's gorgeously romantic Hope series beginning with Hope Flames.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\*THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER\*\*\*'There's no doubting this novel's power' Daily Mail'A feast of a read' Jodi Picoult_____________________________Star-crossed love will change two families' lives forever. Therese Anne Fowler's New York Times bestselling novel is perfect for fans of Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere and Mary Beth Keane's Ask Again, Yes.A forbidden romance is blossoming in the tight-knit community of Oak Knoll. No one's realised it yet - they've been too busy watching the rich, white Whitman family move into their newly built house. They've been watching Brad Whitman, with his new money and apparently traditional values, fight his neighbour over the historic oak tree dividing their properties. But what they haven't noticed is that the Whitman girl is falling in love with the biracial boy next door. It is a love that will shatter the constructs of class and race in this small town.It is a love that might destroy everything.\*Therese Anne Fowler's new novel, It All Comes Down To This, is available to pre-order now\*_____________________________Praise for A Good Neighbourhood.'Compelling, complicated, timely, and smart . . . hard to put down and hard to forget'LAURIE FRANKEL'This is a story that will stick with you for a long time'EMILY GIFFIN'Smart dialogue, compelling characters and a communal 'we' narrator that implicates us all in the wrenching conclusion'TARA CONKLIN'A thought provoking and gripping novel - the kind that will have you savouring every page'CULTUREFLY'It's the kind of book you tell your friends to read immediately, just so you have someone to talk to about it'i PAPER'Fowler's novel culminates with injustices that are painfully easy to imagine because they continue to be a part of our contemporary lived experience'THE WASHINGTON POST'Make sure a friend reads it too - you're going to want to talk about this book as soon as you finish it'GOOD MORNING AMERICA'Fans of Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere need to read Therese Anne Fowler's A Good Neighbourhood'POPSUGAR'Beautiful, compelling and heartbreaking'GLASGOW HERALD'This page-turner delivers a thoughtful exploration of prejudice, preconceived notions, and what it means to be innocent'PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'A rippling story for fans of suspenseful domestic dramas'BOOKLIST'An unforgettable, heart-breaking story'LIBRARY JOURNAL, STARRED REVIEW<.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A gorgeous rom-com from the author of the Elektronisches Buch bestseller Love to Hate You. Fall in love, cry with laughter, and have a whale of a time with Jo Watson.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction' THE TIMES'With characteristic verve and stunning period detail, this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime' TRACY BORMANAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIII's fifth queen.'Conveys the heart-rending pathos of a young woman executed, whose only real crime was her naïveté and her desire to be loved. It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turned' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE'Alison's sensitively drawn novel will change everyone's preconceptions' SUSAN RONALD.A NAIVE YOUNG WOMAN AT THE MERCY OF HER AMBITIOUS FAMILY.At just nineteen, Katheryn Howard is quick to trust and fall in love.She comes to court. She sings, she dances. She captures the heart of the King.But Henry knows nothing of Katheryn's past - one that comes back increasingly to haunt her. For those who share her secrets are waiting in the shadows, whispering words of love. and blackmail.The fifth of Henry's queens.Her story.Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by powerful men for their own gain. HISTORY TELLS US SHE DIED TOO SOON.THIS MESMERISING NOVEL BRINGS HER TO LIFE.PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES:'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' Guardian'Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else' Barbara Erskine'Well researched and engrossing' Good Housekeeping'Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising' Tracy Borman 'Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail' Daily Mail.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE New York Times BESTSELLERThe stunning bestseller about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings'Transporting, life-affirming, gripping. It is simply brilliant' Mel Giedroyc'Fascinating . . . Clever, rebellious Ana is a memorable character' The Times'Brilliant . . . Brava!' The Daily MailAna is born in Galilee at a time when women are seen as possessions, only leaving their fathers' homes to marry. Ana longs to control her destiny. Taught to read despite her mother's misgivings, she wants to be a writer and to find her own voice. A voice that will speak for the silenced women around her.Betrothed to an elderly widower, Ana almost despairs. But an encounter with a charismatic young carpenter in Nazareth awakens new longings in her, and a different future opens up. Yet this is not a simple love story. Ana's journey will bring both joy and tragedy, but it will also be enriched by the female friendships she makes along the way. The Book of Longings is an exquisite tale of dreams and desire, and of the power of women to change the world.'One of my favourites' Alicia Keys'I kept having to close this novel and breathe deeply, again and again . . . It is a true masterpiece' Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed'Unleashes the reader's imagination with glorious evocations of extraordinary times and places, allowing our minds to roam . . . Original, challenging, beautiful' Adele Parks, Platinum'Compelling . . . Ana is a truly wonderful character, strong and inspiring, and her life story so captivating that it swept me along' Good Housekeeping'This moving novel by bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd persuasively imagines the marriage between a brilliant young woman and Jesus' Daily Mail'Incredible . . . A story which is full of humanity, love and tenderness - and one which touched me deeply.' Brown Flopsy's Book Bureau'The way that Hamnet gave a voice to Shakespeare's wife, this does the same for Ana . . . One of the greats for historical fiction' Books by Bindu'Not a day has passed since I finished reading it that I have not thought about Ana, her story and the beautiful lyrical words Sue has written' TheFallenLibrarian'I loved it. I loved the feminist theme, I loved the language and I loved the imagery of putting voice to your longings and then giving birth to them. Just fab' BetweenMyLines'Glorious. Beautiful. Life-affirming' Buried Under Books. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Family always comes first. Until now.Get ready for the ultimate summer read with the explosive new novel from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller and 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) Martina Cole. Diana Davis has been head of the family business since the death of her husband, an infamous bank robber. She's a woman in a man's world, but no one messes with her.Her only son, Angus, is a natural born villain, but he needs to earn Diana's trust before she'll allow him into the business.Once he's proved he has the brains to run their clubs in Marbella, he is given what he's always wanted. It's the beginning of a reign of terror that knows no bounds.But Angus has a blind spot: his wife, Lorna, and their three kids, Angus Junior, Sean and Eilish. And as the next generation enters the business, Angus has a painful truth to learn. Even when it comes to family, he must show no mercy.'She's a total one-off' Guardian'The stuff of legend' Mirror'Superstar crime writer' This Morning'There really is only one Martina Cole' Closer'The undisputed Queen of crime writing' Erwin James.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Desperate Girls - one of Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2018 - comes another nail-biting, fast-paced, thrilling new novel from Laura Griffin.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLERS OF 2020\*\*LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER 2020\*'BLACKTOP WASTELAND may be the book of the year.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Sensationally good' LEE CHILD'I loved BLACKTOP WASTELAND' STEPHEN KING'Stunning. Can't remember the last time I read such a powerful crime novel' MARK BILLINGHAM'Bug' Montage: honest mechanic, loving family man. He's no longer the criminal he was - the sharpest wheelman east of the Mississippi.But when his respectable life crumbles, a shady associate comes calling with a one-time job promising a huge payout. Inexorably drawn to the driver's seat - and haunted by the ghost of his outlaw father - Bug is yanked back into a savage world of bullets and betrayal.Like Breaking Bad in a high-speed collision with Drive, this dazzling novel holds up a cracked mirror to the American Dream - and tells the story of one man pushed to his limits by poverty, race and a self-destructive masculinity.'Every once in a while a writer comes along with an incredible voice.add S. A. Cosby to that list.' STEVE CAVANAGH'An urgent, timely, pitch-perfect jolt of American noir' DENNIS LEHANE'A superb character study wrapped up in a high-octane heist novel' Guardian'The action sequences are superb, the dialogue wouldn't shame Elmore Leonard, and Bug's experiences recall Walter Mosley at his most powerful.fantastic' Sunday Times'Spectacular.a voice as stark and distinctive as Elmore Leonard's, and a humanity that touches the soul.' Daily Mail'A delicious slice of country gothic wrapped in smart, hard, contemporary neo noir.' ADRIAN McKINTY'The book will leave you breathless, but also desperate to know where Cosby will take us next.' LAURA LIPPMAN'.S. A. Cosby reinvents the American crime novel. Blacktop Wasteland thrums and races - it's an intoxicating thrill of a ride'. WALTER MOSLEY.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sister Fidelma returns in THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR, the thirty-first Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of BLOOD IN EDEN, BLOODMOON and PENANCE OF THE DAMNED. If you love Ellis Peters, you'll be gripped by THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR and the Sister Fidelma series.Ireland. AD 672.The body of a dead man has been found on a lonely mountain road and taken to the isolated abbey of Gleann Da Loch for a proper burial. The abbot quickly identifies him as Brehon Brocc, who had been travelling to the abbey on a secret mission with Princess Gelgeis and her steward. When news reaches Colgu, King of Muman, that his betrothed, Princess Gelgeis, has disappeared, Fidelma with her trusted companions, Eadulf and Enda, enter the hostile Kingdom of Laigin in search of the truth.But one death is quickly followed by another and warnings of demonic shapeshifters and evil lurking in the mountains must be taken seriously. Are there really brigands stealing gold and silver from the ancient mines And are rumours of a war between the Kingdoms of Laigin and Muman to be believed As Fidelma searches for answers, she must do everything in her power to avoid danger and death in a land where no one is to be trusted.What readers are saying about the Sister Fidelma series:'Tremayne is one of those very few historical mystery writers who can perplex and bewilder. He weaves the twisty plots into a complex historical narrative''A must-read for anyone looking for a good mystery''The characters are original, the settings are imaginative and true-to-life and the intricate plots form enough threads to keep you guessing at every turn'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*An Evening Standard Must Read, Grazia Best Book of 2021 and Independent Debut Not to Miss\*'Beautifully written, this is a book of real hope and connection' StylistA bittersweet story of coming-of-age in a divided world, in the tradition of TIN MAN or BLACK SWAN GREEN.It's a lonely life for Stan, at a new school that feels more ordeal than fresh start, and at home where he and his mother struggle to break the silence after his father's death. When he encounters fearless, clever Charlie on the local common, all of that begins to change. Charlie's curiosity is infectious, and it is Charlie who teaches Stan, for the first time, to stand on his own two feet. But will their unit of two be strong enough to endure in a world that offers these boys such different prospects The pair part ways, until their paths cross once again, as adults in London. Now Stan is revelling in all that the city has to offer, while Charlie seems to have hit a brick wall. He needs Stan's help, and above all his friendship, but is Stan really there for the man who once showed him the meaning of loyalty.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As explosive as a Hollywood blockbuster, this high-concept thriller is perfect for fans of James Patterson, David Baldacci and Gregg Hurwitz.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A masterclass for women in communication and body language, this book offers a toolbox of practical exercises that will help you communicate with ease and confidence.Covering core areas such as posture, movement, gesture, eye contact, facial expression and voice, communications expert Juliet Erickson explores body language in a range of contexts - during meetings, giving presentations, difficult conversations, speeches, networking, gatherings and other high-stakes situation.This ground-breaking book offers practical ways to re-calibrate so that the body can discover clarity and focus. …

Postkarten. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this card-and-book pack, the Green Man''s tree wisdom and the Celtic Ogam tree alphabet combine to bring you an oracle of immense power.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND COMPANION NOVEL TO AMERICAN GODS.'Neil could never have known that he was writing for a confused Jamaican kid who, without even knowing it, was still staggering from centuries of erasure of his own gods and monsters' MARLON JAMES'A warm, funny, immensely entertaining story about the impossibility of putting up with your relations - especially if they happen to be Gods' SUSANNA CLARKE 'It's virtually impossible to read more than ten words by Neil Gaiman and not wish he would tell you the rest of the story' OBSERVER---'People think that funny and serious are mutually exclusives. They think they're opposites, and that's not actually true' NEIL GAIMAN---Everything changes for Fat Charlie Nancy, the South London boy so called by his father, the day his dad drops dead while doing karaoke. Charlie didn't know his estranged father was a god - Anansi the trickster, master of mischief and social disorder. He never knew he had a brother either.Now brother Spider is on his doorstep, about to make life more interesting . . . and a lot more dangerous. It's a meeting that will take Fat Charlie from his London home to Florida, the Caribbean, and the very beginning of the world itself. Or the end of the world, depending on which way you're looking.NEIL GAIMAN.WITH STORIES COME POSSIBILITIES.---\*\*Includes reading-group discussion questions and an interview with Neil Gaiman\*\*.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THE New York Times BESTSELLERThe stunning bestseller about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings'Transporting, life-affirming, gripping. It is simply brilliant' Mel Giedroyc'Fascinating . . . Clever, rebellious Ana is a memorable character' The Times'Brilliant . . . Brava!' The Daily MailAna is born in Galilee at a time when women are seen as possessions, only leaving their fathers' homes to marry. Ana longs to control her destiny. Taught to read despite her mother's misgivings, she wants to be a writer and to find her own voice. A voice that will speak for the silenced women around her.Betrothed to an elderly widower, Ana almost despairs. But an encounter with a charismatic young carpenter in Nazareth awakens new longings in her, and a different future opens up. Yet this is not a simple love story. Ana's journey will bring both joy and tragedy, but it will also be enriched by the female friendships she makes along the way. The Book of Longings is an exquisite tale of dreams and desire, and of the power of women to change the world.'One of my favourites' Alicia Keys'I kept having to close this novel and breathe deeply, again and again . . . It is a true masterpiece' Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed'Unleashes the reader's imagination with glorious evocations of extraordinary times and places, allowing our minds to roam . . . Original, challenging, beautiful' Adele Parks, Platinum'Compelling . . . Ana is a truly wonderful character, strong and inspiring, and her life story so captivating that it swept me along' Good Housekeeping'This moving novel by bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd persuasively imagines the marriage between a brilliant young woman and Jesus' Daily Mail'Incredible . . . A story which is full of humanity, love and tenderness - and one which touched me deeply.' Brown Flopsy's Book Bureau'The way that Hamnet gave a voice to Shakespeare's wife, this does the same for Ana . . . One of the greats for historical fiction' Books by Bindu'Not a day has passed since I finished reading it that I have not thought about Ana, her story and the beautiful lyrical words Sue has written' TheFallenLibrarian'I loved it. I loved the feminist theme, I loved the language and I loved the imagery of putting voice to your longings and then giving birth to them. Just fab' BetweenMyLines'Glorious. Beautiful. Life-affirming' Buried Under BooksPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 432 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction' THE TIMES'With characteristic verve and stunning period detail, this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime' TRACY BORMANAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIII's fifth queen.'Conveys the heart-rending pathos of a young woman executed, whose only real crime was her naïveté and her desire to be loved. It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turned' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE'Alison's sensitively drawn novel will change everyone's preconceptions' SUSAN RONALD.A NAIVE YOUNG WOMAN AT THE MERCY OF HER AMBITIOUS FAMILY.At just nineteen, Katheryn Howard is quick to trust and fall in love.She comes to court. She sings, she dances. She captures the heart of the King.But Henry knows nothing of Katheryn's past - one that comes back increasingly to haunt her. For those who share her secrets are waiting in the shadows, whispering words of love. and blackmail.The fifth of Henry's queens.Her story.Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by powerful men for their own gain. HISTORY TELLS US SHE DIED TOO SOON.THIS MESMERISING NOVEL BRINGS HER TO LIFE.PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES:'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' Guardian'Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else' Barbara Erskine'Well researched and engrossing' Good Housekeeping'Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising' Tracy Borman 'Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail' Daily MailPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 462 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -\*GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLERS OF 2020\*\*LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER 2020\*'BLACKTOP WASTELAND may be the book of the year.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Sensationally good' LEE CHILD'I loved BLACKTOP WASTELAND' STEPHEN KING'Stunning. Can't remember the last time I read such a powerful crime novel' MARK BILLINGHAM'Bug' Montage: honest mechanic, loving family man. He's no longer the criminal he was - the sharpest wheelman east of the Mississippi.But when his respectable life crumbles, a shady associate comes calling with a one-time job promising a huge payout. Inexorably drawn to the driver's seat - and haunted by the ghost of his outlaw father - Bug is yanked back into a savage world of bullets and betrayal.Like Breaking Bad in a high-speed collision with Drive, this dazzling novel holds up a cracked mirror to the American Dream - and tells the story of one man pushed to his limits by poverty, race and a self-destructive masculinity.'Every once in a while a writer comes along with an incredible voice.add S. A. Cosby to that list.' STEVE CAVANAGH'An urgent, timely, pitch-perfect jolt of American noir' DENNIS LEHANE'A superb character study wrapped up in a high-octane heist novel' Guardian'The action sequences are superb, the dialogue wouldn't shame Elmore Leonard, and Bug's experiences recall Walter Mosley at his most powerful.fantastic' Sunday Times'Spectacular.a voice as stark and distinctive as Elmore Leonard's, and a humanity that touches the soul.' Daily Mail'A delicious slice of country gothic wrapped in smart, hard, contemporary neo noir.' ADRIAN McKINTY'The book will leave you breathless, but also desperate to know where Cosby will take us next.' LAURA LIPPMAN'.S. A. Cosby reinvents the American crime novel. Blacktop Wasteland thrums and races - it's an intoxicating thrill of a ride'. WALTER MOSLEYPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 285 pp. Englisch.…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Containing the stories of four legendary fashion houses, this collectable box holds a beautiful set of covetable style guides.Exploring four designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, these little books of fashion follow these brands from their creation, moving through their style evolutions, the key looks that define them and their impact on the fashion landscape today.Discover the story behind the little black dress with the Little Book of Chanel, the tailoring behind Milan minimalism with Prada, the conception of the New Look with Dior and the genius behind androgynous maximalism with Gucci.Featuring hundreds of exquisite images and text by best-selling authors, these definitive guides to luxury style are the perfect gift for any fashion lover. …

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Containing the stories of four legendary fashion houses, this collectable box holds a beautiful set of covetable style guides. Exploring four designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, these little books of fashion follow these brands from their creation, moving through their style evolutions, the key looks that define them and their impact on the fashion landscape today. Discover the story behind the little black dress with the Little Book of Chanel, the tailoring behind Milan minimalism with Prada, the conception of the New Look with Dior and the genius behind androgynous maximalism with Gucci. Featuring hundreds of exquisite images and text by best-selling authors, these definitive guides to luxury style are the perfect gift for any fashion lover.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 640 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THE New York Times BESTSELLERThe stunning bestseller about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings'Transporting, life-affirming, gripping. It is simply brilliant' Mel Giedroyc'Fascinating . . . Clever, rebellious Ana is a memorable character' The Times'Brilliant . . . Brava!' The Daily MailAna is born in Galilee at a time when women are seen as possessions, only leaving their fathers' homes to marry. Ana longs to control her destiny. Taught to read despite her mother's misgivings, she wants to be a writer and to find her own voice. A voice that will speak for the silenced women around her.Betrothed to an elderly widower, Ana almost despairs. But an encounter with a charismatic young carpenter in Nazareth awakens new longings in her, and a different future opens up. Yet this is not a simple love story. Ana's journey will bring both joy and tragedy, but it will also be enriched by the female friendships she makes along the way. The Book of Longings is an exquisite tale of dreams and desire, and of the power of women to change the world.'One of my favourites' Alicia Keys'I kept having to close this novel and breathe deeply, again and again . . . It is a true masterpiece' Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed'Unleashes the reader's imagination with glorious evocations of extraordinary times and places, allowing our minds to roam . . . Original, challenging, beautiful' Adele Parks, Platinum'Compelling . . . Ana is a truly wonderful character, strong and inspiring, and her life story so captivating that it swept me along' Good Housekeeping'This moving novel by bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd persuasively imagines the marriage between a brilliant young woman and Jesus' Daily Mail'Incredible . . . A story which is full of humanity, love and tenderness - and one which touched me deeply.' Brown Flopsy's Book Bureau'The way that Hamnet gave a voice to Shakespeare's wife, this does the same for Ana . . . One of the greats for historical fiction' Books by Bindu'Not a day has passed since I finished reading it that I have not thought about Ana, her story and the beautiful lyrical words Sue has written' TheFallenLibrarian'I loved it. I loved the feminist theme, I loved the language and I loved the imagery of putting voice to your longings and then giving birth to them. Just fab' BetweenMyLines'Glorious. Beautiful. Life-affirming' Buried Under Books 432 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'This six-book series looks likely to become a landmark in historical fiction' THE TIMES'With characteristic verve and stunning period detail, this novel will captivate you and break your heart. Utterly sublime' TRACY BORMANAlison Weir, historian and author of the Sunday Times-bestselling Six Tudor Queens series, relates one of the most tragic stories in English history: Katheryn Howard, Henry VIII's fifth queen.'Conveys the heart-rending pathos of a young woman executed, whose only real crime was her naïveté and her desire to be loved. It is a profoundly moving story that lingers long after the last page is turned' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE'Alison's sensitively drawn novel will change everyone's preconceptions' SUSAN RONALD.A NAIVE YOUNG WOMAN AT THE MERCY OF HER AMBITIOUS FAMILY.At just nineteen, Katheryn Howard is quick to trust and fall in love.She comes to court. She sings, she dances. She captures the heart of the King.But Henry knows nothing of Katheryn's past - one that comes back increasingly to haunt her. For those who share her secrets are waiting in the shadows, whispering words of love. and blackmail.The fifth of Henry's queens.Her story.Acclaimed, bestselling historian Alison Weir draws on extensive research to recount the tale of a vivacious young woman used by powerful men for their own gain. HISTORY TELLS US SHE DIED TOO SOON.THIS MESMERISING NOVEL BRINGS HER TO LIFE.PRAISE FOR THE SIX TUDOR QUEENS SERIES:'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' Guardian'Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else' Barbara Erskine'Well researched and engrossing' Good Housekeeping'Utterly gripping and endlessly surprising' Tracy Borman 'Hugely enjoyable . . . Alison Weir knows her subject and has a knack for the telling and textural detail' Daily Mail 462 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -\*GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLERS OF 2020\*\*LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER 2020\*'BLACKTOP WASTELAND may be the book of the year.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Sensationally good' LEE CHILD'I loved BLACKTOP WASTELAND' STEPHEN KING'Stunning. Can't remember the last time I read such a powerful crime novel' MARK BILLINGHAM'Bug' Montage: honest mechanic, loving family man. He's no longer the criminal he was - the sharpest wheelman east of the Mississippi.But when his respectable life crumbles, a shady associate comes calling with a one-time job promising a huge payout. Inexorably drawn to the driver's seat - and haunted by the ghost of his outlaw father - Bug is yanked back into a savage world of bullets and betrayal.Like Breaking Bad in a high-speed collision with Drive, this dazzling novel holds up a cracked mirror to the American Dream - and tells the story of one man pushed to his limits by poverty, race and a self-destructive masculinity.'Every once in a while a writer comes along with an incredible voice.add S. A. Cosby to that list.' STEVE CAVANAGH'An urgent, timely, pitch-perfect jolt of American noir' DENNIS LEHANE'A superb character study wrapped up in a high-octane heist novel' Guardian'The action sequences are superb, the dialogue wouldn't shame Elmore Leonard, and Bug's experiences recall Walter Mosley at his most powerful.fantastic' Sunday Times'Spectacular.a voice as stark and distinctive as Elmore Leonard's, and a humanity that touches the soul.' Daily Mail'A delicious slice of country gothic wrapped in smart, hard, contemporary neo noir.' ADRIAN McKINTY'The book will leave you breathless, but also desperate to know where Cosby will take us next.' LAURA LIPPMAN'.S. A. Cosby reinvents the American crime novel. Blacktop Wasteland thrums and races - it's an intoxicating thrill of a ride'. WALTER MOSLEY 285 pp. Englisch.…

Kombiprodukt. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Containing the stories of four legendary fashion houses, this collectable box holds a beautiful set of covetable style guides. Exploring four designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, these little books of fashion follow these brands from their creation, moving through their style evolutions, the key looks that define them and their impact on the fashion landscape today. Discover the story behind the little black dress with the Little Book of Chanel, the tailoring behind Milan minimalism with Prada, the conception of the New Look with Dior and the genius behind androgynous maximalism with Gucci. Featuring hundreds of exquisite images and text by best-selling authors, these definitive guides to luxury style are the perfect gift for any fashion lover. 640 pp. Englisch. …