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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A stunning new contemporary edition of Octavia E. Butler's award-winning sequel to Parable of the Sower. With an introduction by Akwaeke Emezi.'Octavia Butler was playing out our very real possibilities as humans' GLORIA STEINEMTo understand who I am, I must begin to understand who she was.There are many things Asha needs to know. How her country could embrace a presidential reign of terror and oppression, why the people turned a blind eye to the suffering - and the truth about her mother.Reading the journals of Lauren Olamina, the mother she barely knew, Asha struggles to reconcile herself to the legacy of a woman caught between love for her daughter and her calling to lead humanity to a better future.WINNER OF THE NEBULA AWARD FOR BEST NOVELPraise for Octavia E. Butler'Unnervingly prescient and wise' YAA GYASI'Butler's prose, always pared back to the bone, delineates the painful paradoxes of metamorphosis with compelling precision' GUARDIAN'One of the most significant literary artists of the twentieth century. One cannot exaggerate the impact she has had' JUNOT DIAZ'Butler's evocative, often troubling, novels explore far-reaching issues of race, sex, power and, ultimately, what it means to be human' NEW YORK TIMES'An icon of the Afrofuturism world, envisioning literary realms that placed black characters front and center' VANITY FAIR'Octavia Butler was a visionary' VIOLA DAVIS.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - EVERYONE IS MADE TO PAY IN THE END.The pulse-pounding new novel from iconic queen of crime Martina Cole.'Surpassed all my expectations' ? ? ? ? &#11088'Fast, furious and full of emotion' ? ? ? ? &#11088'Uncompromising, vivid, family-based drama' ? ? ? ? &#11088____________________Soho 1962. When Rory Sheehan decides he wants Maggie Riley as his own, her fate is sealed. Luca Romano knows all too well that what Rory wants, Rory gets. And the violence that erupts between their rival gangs is just the start of it. Thomas Johnson owes Rory big time, and he must deny his feelings for Maggie to protect her. Faced with no alternative, Maggie throws herself on Rory's mercy, unaware of the brutality that she will face.But Maggie Riley is a survivor. And the secret she's hiding could be her best weapon . . .____________________Readers love the one and only Martina Cole:'The stuff of legend' Mirror'The queen of crime' Woman & Home'One of the best fiction authors around . . . spectacular' CloserDue to health reasons, Martina Cole has chosen to continue her collaboration with writer Jacqui Rose for her latest novel.\*DON'T MISS THE STRETCH - THE NEW NOVEL FROM MARTINA COLE, WRITING SOLO FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2019, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW\*. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A beautiful new edition of a modern classic by celebrated, award-winning author, Octavia E. Butler. With an introduction by Levar Burton and an afterword by N.K. Jemisin.'If there is one thing scarier than a dystopian novel about the future, it's one written in the past that has already begun to come true' GLORIA STEINEMWe are coming apart. We're a rope, breaking, a single strand at a time.The time is 2025. The place is California, where small walled communities must protect themselves from the violence breaking out across America. Lauren Olamina, a young woman with the extraordinary power to feel the pain of others, records everything she sees of the fracturing world in her journal. One terrible night, her home is overrun, and Lauren sets off on foot along the dangerous coastal highways, moving north into the unknown.But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: a startling vision of a better way to live - and the birth of a new faith that will change humanity forever. Praise for Octavia E. Butler'Unnervingly prescient and wise' YAA GYASI'Butler's prose, always pared back to the bone, delineates the painful paradoxes of metamorphosiswith compelling precision' GUARDIAN 'One of the most significant literary artists of the twentieth century. One cannot exaggeratethe impact she has had' JUNOT DIAZ'Butler's evocative, often troubling, novels explore far-reaching issues of race, sex, power and, ultimately, what it means to be human' NEW YORK TIMES'An icon of the Afrofuturism world, envisioning literary realms that placed black characters front and center' VANITY FAIR'Octavia Butler was a visionary' VIOLA DAVIS.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The brand new suspense thriller from the Sunday TImes and USA Today bestseller.'Tess Stimson is the master of the didn't-see-that-coming twist' LISA JEWELL The Perfect Accident is gripping readers!'An amazing, heart-racing thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish.Just when I thought I had it figured out, another twist appeared. AMAZING!!!!' ?????'Literally couldn't put it down!' ?????'Wow, this is one of the best books I've read in a while. The twists and turns, the heartbreak, the sadness, the fear, all rolled into one book.' ?????'Characters that will make you fall in love and hate fiercely' ?????YOU CAN'T SAVE THEM ALL. WHO DO YOU CHOOSE . . . This year, for the first time, the high school prom will be held on a luxurious cruiser on the lake. Sisters Amy and Iris are thrilled to chaperone, watching their sons step into adulthood in pressed suits and shiny shoes. It's a night of pride, celebration - and promise.Until the boat sinks.As darkness falls and the air begins to run out, buried secrets surface. Trapped beneath the lake, one of the sisters is forced to make an unthinkable choice: sacrifice her own son - or let her nephew and twenty-one other teenagers drown.One year later, a girl will wake up from her coma, ready to tell everyone what really happened at the bottom of the lake.And someone needs to keep her quiet - this time, for good . . .A pulse-pounding novel of small-town secrets, lies and betrayal - with a twist you won't see coming.-----Praise for The Perfect Accident 'A modern-day mystery full of secrets and terrifying twists' LEIGH M. HALL'Dark, intimate, and unsettling . . . a complex, layered thriller' CARTER WILSON.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A tour-de-force survey of how birds live their lives - with all the drama, surprise, humour, sadness and amazement of any human soap-opera' - Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World'Utterly fascinating . . . Strassmann is the perfect guide to this world: an author as much fascinated by the science and research as she is motivated by the sheer joy and wonder of the birds themselves' - James Macdonald Lockhart, author of RaptorIn The Social Lives of Birds, evolutionary biologist Joan Strassmann examines what it means for birds of a feather to flock together. Some birds sleep together. Some join the foraging groups of other species. Some are only social during the breeding season, forming nesting colonies in trees, cliffs, and sandbanks. Some are altruistic, helping to rear young that are not their own. Some males perform mating dances together.Strassmann explains how flocks provide safety in numbers, roosts offer warmth and shelter, and colonies allow for protected breeding. But group behavior is not without its costs-including increased competition, infidelities, tick infestations, and more. Strassmann exposes the conflicts birds face and the many ways in which they resolve these conflicts. With stories of birds from around the world-from broad-winged hawks that migrate south together in the fall, tree swallows that roost together in the thousands, and tropical anis that nest in communes-The Social Lives of Birds explores the different kinds of bird groups and what to look for when watching them. Above all, it reveals that solitary life, it seems, is not for the birds.'Delightful and informative' - Lee Dugatkin, author of How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A fascinating and engrossing read' LORRAINE KELLY'Moving and hugely entertaining' RICHARD MADELEY'Loved it' FERN BRITTON\*\*\*It is 1937, and Europe is on the brink of change.Kitty has escaped her family home in England to join an international brigade of fighters high up on the snow-covered Spanish borders, determined to lead an effective fight against the growing Fascist forces sweeping across Spain.In Oxford, Grace has embarked on a new posting, working with two medical scientists - one Australian, one a German refugee - on the brink of a great discovery that will impact a life-changing treatment for infection. But for now, they need to keep their findings away from the envious eyes of Nazi extremists.And in London, Lieselotte, one of the only surviving members of a German family rounded up by fanatics in their own country, is invited to a clandestine meeting, there to be recruited to work that will divert the course of international action.As the years pass and the bloody fighting in Europe bites, these women - bonded by idealism, love and extraordinary courage - leave an indelible mark on the historical landscape , united in their efforts to make change in a world riven by war.UNDER DARKENING SKIES is the concluding story in Hilary Jones's compelling and dramatic trilogy of the twentieth century, covering a time of upheaval, conflict and extraordinary leaps in medicine that affect how we lead our lives now.'A brilliantly sweeping drama' ANTON DU BEKE'An exciting tale of intrigue, determination and fortitude' SHAUN WALLACE'A compelling story, great characters and packed full of historical and medical detail' ED BALLS'This book is a real page-turner and brilliantly researched' DR DAWN HARPER, author of LIVE WELL TO 101Reviews for FRONTLINE and EYE OF THE STORM:'An enthralling tale' Daily Mirror'An ambitious, sweeping epic of a story, visceral in its descriptions, and written with great insight and empathy' Historical Novel Society.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A stunning new edition of Book Two of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together - and changing the destiny of the human race.'A book that shifted my life. Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS on WILD SEED'A literary pioneer' VANITY FAIR on OCTAVIA E. BUTLER--The child's name is Mary, and her father, Doro, is immortal. For thousands of years, Doro has experimented with humans, pursuing rare telepathic traits to create perfect beings who obey his every command. Mary is the result: a young Black woman growing up on the rough outskirts of Los Angeles in the 1970s - with no idea of the power she holds.Doro knows he must handle Mary carefully or risk her ending like his previous experiments - dead, either by her own hand or his. What he doesn't suspect is that Mary's abilities may soon overpower his own.But as Mary comes of age, she seeks connection. Linking her own mind with six other telepaths, she creates the first Pattern - and shifts the course of humanity forever.A PATTERNIST NOVEL: BOOK TWO. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A stunning new edition of Book One of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together - and changing the destiny of the human race.'A book that shifted my life. Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS'Will rewire the mind of whoever reads it. you don't emerge from the journey unaffected' NNEDI OKORAFOR --It begins when two immortals meet in an African forest.Doro is an ancient and powerful spirit. Facing a lonely eternity, he breeds supernaturally gifted people into empires of human perfection. He kills without question, jumping from body to body to sustain his life. Doro fears no one - until he meets Anyanwu.Anyanwu wields her power differently. She can heal injuries, reverse aging and transform her body into human or animal. Her wisdom helps birth entire tribes; people respect and fear her. But Anyanwu never feels threatened - until she meets Doro.The moment they meet, Doro covets Anyanwu. Theirs is an epic story of love and hate, one that echoes down the generations as they chase each other across continents and centuries. Neither will bend to the other's will. But together they could change the world. A PATTERNIST NOVEL: BOOK ONE. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A stunning new edition of Book Three of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together - and changing the destiny of the human race.'A book that shifted my life. Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS on WILD SEED'Butler's evocative, often troubling novels explore far-reaching issues of race, sex, power and, ultimately, what it means to be human' NEW YORK TIMES--In an alternative America, Blake Maslin is a doctor travelling across the Californian desert with his teenage twin daughters. When their car is ambushed, he and the girls are taken captive by armed men demanding urgent medical care. Transported to an isolated compound, the Maslins meet a collective of people suffering from an unknown and deadly disease. They appear sickly yet possess unnatural strength, torn between the compulsion to infect others or to hold on to their humanity. What Blake and his daughters don't yet know is how the community came to be there, and who they really are. But the babies born in the compound are undeniably not human.In the following hours, each of the Maslins must make an impossible choice: risk everything to escape infection and warn the rest of the world - or accept their place in this strange new society.A PATTERNIST NOVEL: BOOK THREE. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The legendary Quintin Jardine . . . such a fine writer' DENZIL MEYRICKThe gripping new mystery in the bestselling Bob Skinner series from the acclaimed Quintin Jardine. His native Scotland stands on the cusp of a new era of international expansion under its charismatic new leader, but former top cop Sir Robert Skinner is settled happily in Spain with his family, fully engaged in a new and unexpected career. He is focused on a business issue, only to be drawn suddenly homewards as a family member finds himself a witness to a homicidal attack, and under fire himself. Skinner drops everything to rush to his stricken son's aid. Pulled back into his old world he finds himself facing the aftermath of a shocking crime only to see it evolve into a mystery as great as any he has ever faced. When kidnap follows murder, and the investigation expands in range and complexity, can Bob and his onetime police protege ACC Sauce Haddock run the perpetrators to ground Praise for Quintin Jardine's Bob Skinner series:'Scottish crime-writing at its finest, with a healthy dose of plot twists and turns, bodies and plenty of brutality' SUN'Well constructed, fast-paced, Jardine's narrative has many an ingenious twist and turn' OBSERVER.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sunshine and effortless chic: the French Riviera is the coastline of 1,000 iconic fashion moments. With its reputation as the playground of the rich, famous and beautiful, the Riviera is the epitome of French coastal elegance. Little Book of Riviera Style explores the fashion story of the Côte d'Azur, with dozens of images showing unforgettable looks from couture to caftans and from runway to superyacht. Expert text from bestselling author Emma Baxter-Wright explores the key moments, looks, locations and pieces that define Riviera chic.Contents include:Coco Chanel at her house La Paula; Juliette Binoche at Cannes; Naomi Campbell's Riviera chic; vintage icons including Cecil Beaton, Pablo Picasso, Zelda Fitzgerald and Renée Perle; Jane Birkin's white T-shirt and basket bag uniform; Bianca Jagger's showstopping Saint-Tropez wedding attire, and Pamela Anderson's wedding bikini; Grace Kelly's regal elegance on and off screen, and more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The highly anticipated second novel from the author of the Booker-longlisted THE SWEETNESS OF WATER'Amity is deeply adventurous and astonishingly beautiful' Robert Jones, Jr., author of The Prophets'A writer of great lyricism and power' i paper'Harris will win over the hearts of many readers' Financial Times'Masterful' Oprah WinfreyLouisiana, 1869. The Civil War might be over, but former slaves Coleman and June have yet to find the freedom they've been promised. Two years ago, the siblings were separated when their old master, Mr Harper, took June away on a hair-brained scheme to Mexico, to escape the new reality of the post-war South. Coleman stayed behind to serve the Harper family, clinging to the hope that Mr Harper would one day bring June back to him.When an unexpected letter from Mr Harper arrives, summoning Coleman and the Harper family to Mexico, Coleman believes his prayers have been answered. But what he cannot know is the tangled truth of June's tribulations and Mr Harper's true intentions. As Coleman and June separately navigate a perilous, parched landscape to find their way back to each other, they learn quickly that freedom isn't always given - sometimes, it must be taken by force.THE SWEETNESS OF WATER:A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK, AN OBAMA SUMMER READING SELECTION, SHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE, LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A book I will return to time and time again' MEGAN BONTRAGER 'Perfectly captures the dark heart of girlhood' JEN JULIAN '[A] wonderfully chilling and entirely immersive feminist horror story' Publishers WeeklyShe's a cautionary tale told by mothers to their young children, 'Come back before it gets dark.'She's a warning to lecherous young men, 'Don't wander the streets late at night.' A man's body is found viciously murdered behind a neighbourhood's 24-hour corner store, sending shockwaves through the small, tightknit community. All anyone wants is to make sense of this brutal crime and move on with their lives.But all seven-year-old Layla wants is a pet donkey. To her, a donkey is the epitome of freedom and being self-sufficient - to think for herself, go anywhere by herself and live an independent life.The killings continue and rumours start to fly of supposed hoofprints and a woman with hair like black silk. As the ambiguous messages in lipstick and sweet smell of perfume at the crime scenes causes the men to suspect the women around them, Layla's world unravels. She grows into the type of woman she has always dreamed of becoming. A woman with sharp instincts. A woman who cannot be tamed.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Pulse-pounding . . . jaw-dropping twists! Keeps readers hooked from the first page to the shocking conclusion' Reader Review ? ? ? ? ?You'd know your son anywhere . . . wouldn't you Louise has never felt the deep bond with her son, Alfie, that other mothers talk about. Now three, Alfie is volatile, difficult - and Louise can't help but blame herself. Then he makes a new friend, Jacob, and everything changes. Alfie becomes calmer. Happier. Louise should be thrilled - until she meets Jacob's mother and starts noticing strange coincidences: the same hospital, same birth date. . . and Jacob looks eerily like Louise's husband. As doubt spirals into obsession, Louise's suspicions deepen. With Jacob, she feels a bond she's never had with Alfie - an unsettling, impossible connection. And soon, she's forced to confront the unthinkable:What if her child isn't really hers A gripping, emotionally-charged page-turner for fans of Lisa Jewell, Claire Douglas and Andrea Mara - this is a mother's worst nightmare, brought chillingly to life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book is both heart-rending and gorgeous. It crosses the line many times but ultimately, it's about love. He teaches us humanity.' MIRIAM MARGOLYES'Thank you, Joey, for getting your dad off his arse to write this book.' HUGH BONNEVILLE'A beautiful book - powerful, persuasive, illuminating, moving.' GYLES BRANDRETH'This is a wonderful and important book. Beautifully written, of course; but full of pain and joy, concern and celebration.' SIMON RUSSELL BEALE'A powerful, multi-faceted, myth-busting account of the most marginalised and belittled out-group in modern society.' SIMON JARRETT, author ofThose They Called Idiots For much of history, people with learning disabilities have been regarded as unworthy of interest - often seen as a threat to the social order and sometimes dismissed as barely human. While recent years have seen an improvement, learning-disabled people are still treated as fundamentally different.Beautiful Livesis a personal and pragmatic account, told through the eyes of a father whose son has severe learning disabilities. From early civilisation to the chilling realities of twentieth-century eugenics, this powerful book uncovers a startling and rarely told history - one deeply embedded in the challenges still faced today. Unwin shapes this history into a powerful story of love, lived experience and the long struggle for a better future. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The breathtaking new novel from the bestselling author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Midnight House.'I just loved this sweeping and deeply moving book of dark secrets' SANTA MONTEFIORE'A page-turning mystery, richly layered and irresistible' CARMEL HARRINGTON'A gorgeous novel. Beautifully written and twisty. I loved it' EVE CHASEAs epic as the landscape it so vividly describes, The Glass Key will take you on a journey that will stay with you for ever.? Readers are enthralled! ?'I loved this book so much' ? ? ? ? ?'I simply adored it' ? ? ? ? ?'A very moving and emotional novel with a thumping good plot' ? ? ? ? ?'I am still wiping away the tears of emotion after finishing this wonderful book' ? ? ? ? ?'What a beautifully written story, secrets, mystery and emotion' ? ? ? ? ?'This book was amazing' ? ? ? ? ?'If stories of strong women are your thing, this book is for you' ? ? ? ? ?'Will appeal to readers who enjoy the The Lake House and The Nightingale' ? ? ? ? ?---------In Ireland, Maggie has grown up hearing her mother tell her the bedtime story of The Glass Key. It's a Nordic fairytale passed down by Maggie's grandmother Anna Swan, who mysteriously left her home one stormy night years ago, never to return. Now Maggie's grandfather has died and going through his things, Maggie is shocked to discover a faded wartime letter, asking him to take in a baby. In that moment she realises that Anna Swan was a woman of many secrets.Only by travelling to Norway and discovering the story of four brave young women whose lives were forever changed by the occupation of their tiny islands, can Maggie uncover the shocking truth about her family - and finally unlock the mystery of the glass key.'You can taste the salt air and bathe in the glow of the Northern Lights' KATE QUINN'What a journey! So evocative.my heart was broken several times over' KAREN SWAN 'A captivating story that unlocks an emotional doorway to the past' EVIE WOODS'Epic, emotional and immersive. One of those books I wanted to savour' LOUISE DOUGLAS'Brimming with mystery, family secrets and heart' MADELINE MARTIN'An old school epic that will have readers turning the pages long into the night' SINÉAD CROWLEY.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ?? A banter-filled sapphic romance with deep emotional resonance about found family, second chances, and finding love in the unexpected ?? _________________________________________________________________________________Alice Pierce's life is unravelling.On the surface, everything seems perfect. She's firmly sober, has her dream job in music and just got asked to be her best friend's bridesmaid! ? But on the inside, Alice is falling apart. Her career feels directionless, she's grieving her father, and now her mother's dating again. She needs a distraction, and a wedding is the perfect solution.There's just one problem; fellow bridesmaid, Renee Roberts.She's Type-A, her total opposite, and can't stand Alice. How can she possibly ignore her problems when Renee constantly reminds her of who she used to be But with the wedding fast approaching, and things constantly going wrong, the two are repeatedly forced together. Over the days and nights while wedding planning, Alice finds herself thinking about Renee more than she should. And when Alice desperately needs someone, Renee is there.They have nothing in common, but maybe that's what they need. ?? enemies-to-lovers ?? opposites-attract ?? found family ?? -------------------------------------------------Praise for Becca Grischow:'A razor sharp and deeply emotional portrait of learning to love through grief, forgive through guilt, and laugh through pain. For the people who think more bridesmaids should kiss.' -London Sperry, author of Passion Project 'For The Bride is a gritty queer firecracker by a rising force in romance. No one writes about love, friendship and figuring out your damage like Becca Grischow. A resilient and sexy must-read for 2026.' -Ella Dawson, author off But How Are You, Really'For The Bride is a love letter to friendship with the tears still soaked into the paper. An instant sapphic romance classic.' -Annie Mare, author of Cosmic Love at the Multiverse Hair Salon 'Adorable and full of friction, but WOW, Grischow makes the tension worthwhile in this funny, sexy spin on enemies-to-lovers. Here comes the bride More like here comes the book of the summer.' -Piper CJ, New York Times bestselling author.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'In this fascinating book, the historian Jean-Yves Mollier highlights the astonishing diversity of roles assumed by booksellers throughout the ages and the continents' Express'Jean-Yves Mollier . . . traces meticulously the transformations of a profession and a trade recognised now as essential . . . helping us to understand why bookshops remain dear to the hearts of readers' Le MondeA fascinating exploration of the role of the bookseller through the ages.Across the world and from antiquity to the present day, men and women have enabled authors to disseminate their ideas and knowledge, helping readers to become enriched by their words. Over the centuries, a profession was invented - the bookseller - a role forever renewing to adapt to an ever-changing world.It is this history of booksellers and bookstores that is traced here. Historian Jean-Yves Mollier guides us through the mysteries of a vital cultural industry that has been at the crossroads between the world of ideas and that of the economy. It is a homage to all booksellers and a book for all book lovers that investigates the twists and turns through time that have led the book into the hands of its reader.Translated from the French by George Miller.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The portrait of a fascinating, eccentric, and indomitable woman . . . an incandescent novel' Elle'No author has yet captured Frida's tragic life in words as sensually and passionately as this' Grazia'Claire Berest writes as captivatingly and vividly as Frida Kahlo painted' Paris MatchWINNER OF ELLE FRANCE'S GRAND PRIX DES LECTRICES\*This is the story of Diego and Frida who couldn't live without each other.They meet at a party. She knows everything about him, about his mythology, and he knows nothing of her, she is nobody.He is Mexico's greatest artist. She drinks like a sailor, wears flowers in her hair, talks openly about sex, loves attending protests and parties to wake the dead. She is from Coyoacán, twenty years his junior and with a broken spine to boot.Even when her body is wracked with pain, she paints.There were two great accidents in her life. The first was when that streetcar hit her . . . but by far the worst was meeting him.Translated into English for the first time, Claire Berest's award-winning novel is a striking and lyrical fictional imagining of the vibrant life and tumultuous marriage of one of the world's most enigmatic and beloved artists: Frida Kahlo. Perfect for fans of The Artist, The Safekeep, Tracy Chevalier and Ali Smith.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'You will never understand how the land remembers, how deep the roots grow'A spellbinding story of separation, longing, recovery and survival as a family makes a new home in the aftermath of tragedy.'A heart-bursting story of resilience and love' LOUISE KENNEDY'A story that has such heart' SUNDAY TIMES'Wild, urgent, mystical. proves again that Maggie O'Farrell is the best of us' VIRGINIA EVANS'Darkly magical. A brilliant and powerful novel' ALICE WINN'Magnificent. a feat of the historical imagination' INDEPENDENT'Full of vigour. O'Farrell excels' NEW YORKER'As visceral as a novel can get' YAEL VAN DER WOUDENOn a windswept peninsula in 1865, Tomás and his ten-year-old son, Liam are working on a project to map the whole of Ireland - a challenging task in the aftermath of the Great Hunger. Tomás is determined that his maps will bear witness to the disaster.When Tomás is sent off course by a mysterious encounter in a wood, his life, and that of his family, will never be the same. Now Liam must somehow finish the work himself, and find a way to get them both home. Tomás's wife, Phina, is alarmed by the change in her taciturn husband, while Enda, their eldest daughter, still smarts from the injustice of not being allowed to take part in the mapping. Rose, the youngest, fears what lies ahead because it isn't long before Tomás proposes a huge change for them all. Land is a story of love and survival, buried treasure, persistent ghosts, a particularly loyal dog, and how, when it comes to both land and history, nothing ever goes away.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I am in awe of Wendy Holden' Heather MorrisIn her dazzling new novel, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Wendy Holden presents a new take on the Anne Boleyn story. The Queen's Painter traces her stellar rise and tragic fall as seen by Tudor court artist Hans Holbein. Close friend of the ill-fated queen, did he use his genius in a stunning act of revenge When the brilliant young Holbein arrives at the Tudor court, Anne Boleyn is among his first patrons. As she rises to the top, Hans rises with her. Courtiers clamour for his portraits of life-like accuracy; pictures which tell the truth about their subjects.When his beloved Anne is beheaded on false evidence, Hans is heartbroken and enraged. And he's not alone. Poet and diplomat Thomas Wyatt is agonised at his own unwitting part in her tragedy. He and Hans join forces and vow revenge on the person they blame for Anne's downfall: Thomas Cromwell, the king's ruthless chief minister.But what can a poet and painter do against the most powerful man in England The answer comes when Henry VIII seeks a fourth wife. Cromwell turns to Holbein and Wyatt, his trusted artist and envoy, to travel across Europe to find and paint a new bride. Cromwell's position depends on a portrait of someone young and beautiful, painted with Hans' trademark truth. Anything less could bring the whole court crashing down.It's the opportunity they've been waiting for.Praise for The Queen's Painter:'As exquisitely-rendered as a Holbein masterpiece, this vivid and compelling novel breathes new life into one of the most dramatic stories in English history' Tracy Borman'A thrilling tale of danger and revenge' Literary Review'InThe Queen's Painter, Wendy Holden brings a well-known piece of history to life with a fresh and vivid perspective. Utterly gripping and portrayed in exquisite detail, this is a story to lose yourself in entirely.' Elizabeth Lee'Brimful of sumptuous details. a fresh and engaging takeon familiar Tudor political shenanigans' Daily Mail'Genius, vivid, compelling' Platinum Magazine.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are two types of witches: those who are born into magic, and those who explode with it.'A compelling, addictive story . . . Brilliant!' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY'An absolutely stellar debut . . . fans of witchy books are going to love this' INDIA HOLTON'Tightly woven and full of intrigue' LOGAN KARLIE_____________________Katherine Barnes is an enforcer, charged with maintaining order in Los Angeles' Aestas coven and bringing unsettled witches - those who aren't aware they have magic until it explodes out of them in catastrophic bursts - into the fold. As a former unsettled witch, Katherine owes her life to Aestas' founder, Sylvia Page.When Silas Khatri, heir to Noctis, the most powerful coven in the country, arrives to challenge Aestas's more unconventional practices, Katherine's dislike for him reaches blistering levels. She loathes his money and his coven's dangerous attitude towards unsettled witches. The fact that she finds him frustratingly attractive doesn't help either.But a powerful threat is on the rise, more insidious than the decades-long power struggle that exists in the hidden witch world. One that will pull Katherine and Silas together despite their differences. And one that could lead to an all-out war . . .Exhilarating, dangerous, and seductive, Witch Season is an action-packed and fiercely romantic urban fantasy from debut author and screenwriter Julia Bianco, perfect for fans of Juno Dawson, Leigh Bardugo and Buffy._____________________READERS ARE SPELLBOUND BY WITCH SEASON!'Let me introduce you to THE urban fantasy of 2026. it's just magnificent!' ? ? ? ? ? 'A little bit of everything - romance, crime solving, the beginnings of found family' ? ? ? ? ? '.the kind of book you want to savor, but also one you can't stop reading because each chapter draws you deeper into its spell' ? ? ? ? ? 'Bianco gives us a really interesting magic system, a flawed but strong main character, and a great plot' ? ? ? ? ? 'It blended genres in a way that felt new and exciting!' ? ? ? ? ? 'Once I'd started this book, it was hard to put down' ? ? ? ? .…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Collaboration with The Tank Museum'There are few better people to explain the evolution of the tank' General Sir Richard Sherriff, Deputy Commander of NATO'With the world seemingly on the precipice of war again, Tank Command is a timely reminder of the heritage and future of the tank' Rt Hon Sir Andrew Mitchell MP, former DFID Minister and ex Royal Tank Regiment'A great read and confirmation that the evolution of the tank is not over' General Sir James Everard Colonel, Commandant of the Royal Lancers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The breathtaking new novel from the bestselling author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Midnight House.'I just loved this sweeping and deeply moving book of dark secrets' SANTA MONTEFIORE'A page-turning mystery, richly layered and irresistible' CARMEL HARRINGTON'A gorgeous novel. Beautifully written and twisty. I loved it' EVE CHASEAs epic as the landscape it so vividly describes, The Glass Key will take you on a journey that will stay with you for ever.? Readers are enthralled! ?'I loved this book so much' ? ? ? ? ?'I simply adored it' ? ? ? ? ?'A very moving and emotional novel with a thumping good plot' ? ? ? ? ?'I am still wiping away the tears of emotion after finishing this wonderful book' ? ? ? ? ?'What a beautifully written story, secrets, mystery and emotion' ? ? ? ? ?'This book was amazing' ? ? ? ? ?'If stories of strong women are your thing, this book is for you' ? ? ? ? ?'Will appeal to readers who enjoy the The Lake House and The Nightingale' ? ? ? ? ?---------In Ireland, Maggie has grown up hearing her mother tell her the bedtime story of The Glass Key. It's a Nordic fairytale passed down by Maggie's grandmother Anna Swan, who mysteriously left her home one stormy night years ago, never to return. Now Maggie's grandfather has died and going through his things, Maggie is shocked to discover a faded wartime letter, asking him to take in a baby. In that moment she realises that Anna Swan was a woman of many secrets.Only by travelling to Norway and discovering the story of four brave young women whose lives were forever changed by the occupation of their tiny islands, can Maggie uncover the shocking truth about her family - and finally unlock the mystery of the glass key.'You can taste the salt air and bathe in the glow of the Northern Lights' KATE QUINN'A captivating story that unlocks an emotional doorway to the past' EVIE WOODS'Epic, emotional and immersive. One of those books I wanted to savour' LOUISE DOUGLAS'Brimming with mystery, family secrets and heart' MADELINE MARTIN'An old school epic that will have readers turning the pages long into the night' SINÉAD CROWLEY.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover everything you ever wanted to know about Formula 1 in this essential, fully illustrated explainer.Formula 1 is the most popular motorsport on the planet. But while the speed and spectacle of F1 can be enjoyed by anyone, it's a famously complex sport, combining cutting-edge engineering, deep layers of strategy and superhuman feats of dexterity and endurance - all played out at blistering speeds of more than 200mph.Enter Grand Prix 101, an F1 companion that provides long-time fans and newcomers alike with a fascinating, accessible look at the workings of the sport. Written by broadcaster and host of the award-winning The Fast and the Curious podcast and the official F1 Explains podcast, Christian Hewgill, it answers 50 burning questions across seven key topics (Rules, Teams, Drivers, Circuits, Cars, Races and Tech), offering expert insights on everything from the design of F1 circuits, the strategies that give teams an edge on race day, and the ultra-competitive process through which drivers are selected.Featuring an exclusive foreword by Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles and fully illustrated with photos and graphics throughout, this is an essential guide to the world of F1 that will enhance readers' appreciation and deepen their understanding of this thrilling sport.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Essential reading for anyone trying to understand where the next influence operation is being built'ELIOT HIGGINS, founder of Bellingcat'Revelatory . . . will fundamentally change how you understand modern power'KELLY CLANCY, author of Playing with Reality 'Frequently surprising and utterly absorbing whether you're a gamer or not.''JONN ELLEDGE, author of A History of the World in 47 Borders__________________________________In Power Play, leading game industry expert George E. Osborn reveals how video games - the world's largest entertainment medium - are being used by autocrats, populists and violent extremists to influence the real world around us.Video games are the world's largest entertainment medium. They are played by billions of people of all ages every year, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue.But they are more than an entertainment product. They connect people across the globe, creating digital third places where people talk, share ideas and build identities, fostering diverse communities capable of dominating the digital discourse now shaping our reality.While democracies continue to underestimate the potential for influence in this space, others have seized the opportunity to control, co-opt or collaborate with video game communities to wield the power of these vast information ecosystems.Saudi Arabia is spending tens of billions of dollars acquiring video games businesses to wash its reputation. Russia has funded video game development to help spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine. Steve Bannon utilised tactics deployed by online video game communities to propel Donald Trump into the White House, and Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin even carved video game references into his bullets.Supported by the insights of politicians, academics and industry experts, Power Play is the vital guide for understanding this new political frontier, highlighting what democracies must do to protect and harness the immense power of play before the essential battle for digital influence is lost for good.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Essential reading for anyone trying to understand where the next influence operation is being built'ELIOT HIGGINS, founder of Bellingcat'Revelatory . . . will fundamentally change how you understand modern power'KELLY CLANCY, author of Playing with Reality 'Frequently surprising and utterly absorbing whether you're a gamer or not.''JONN ELLEDGE, author of A History of the World in 47 Borders__________________________________In Power Play, leading game industry expert George E. Osborn reveals how video games - the world's largest entertainment medium - are being used by autocrats, populists and violent extremists to influence the real world around us.Video games are the world's largest entertainment medium. They are played by billions of people of all ages every year, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue.But they are more than an entertainment product. They connect people across the globe, creating digital third places where people talk, share ideas and build identities, fostering diverse communities capable of dominating the digital discourse now shaping our reality.While democracies continue to underestimate the potential for influence in this space, others have seized the opportunity to control, co-opt or collaborate with video game communities to wield the power of these vast information ecosystems.Saudi Arabia is spending tens of billions of dollars acquiring video games businesses to wash its reputation. Russia has funded video game development to help spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine. Steve Bannon utilised tactics deployed by online video game communities to propel Donald Trump into the White House, and Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin even carved video game references into his bullets.Supported by the insights of politicians, academics and industry experts, Power Play is the vital guide for understanding this new political frontier, highlighting what democracies must do to protect and harness the immense power of play before the essential battle for digital influence is lost for good.Hachette Ireland, Laurence King Publishing, D15 XTP3 Dublin 15 432 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A stunning new edition of Book One of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together - and changing the destiny of the human race.'A book that shifted my life. Epic, game-changing, moving and brilliant' VIOLA DAVIS'Will rewire the mind of whoever reads it. you don't emerge from the journey unaffected' NNEDI OKORAFOR --It begins when two immortals meet in an African forest.Doro is an ancient and powerful spirit. Facing a lonely eternity, he breeds supernaturally gifted people into empires of human perfection. He kills without question, jumping from body to body to sustain his life. Doro fears no one - until he meets Anyanwu.Anyanwu wields her power differently. She can heal injuries, reverse aging and transform her body into human or animal. Her wisdom helps birth entire tribes; people respect and fear her. But Anyanwu never feels threatened - until she meets Doro.The moment they meet, Doro covets Anyanwu. Theirs is an epic story of love and hate, one that echoes down the generations as they chase each other across continents and centuries. Neither will bend to the other's will. But together they could change the world. A PATTERNIST NOVEL: BOOK ONE 320 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Essential reading for anyone trying to understand where the next influence operation is being built'ELIOT HIGGINS, founder of Bellingcat'Revelatory . . . will fundamentally change how you understand modern power'KELLY CLANCY, author of Playing with Reality 'Frequently surprising and utterly absorbing whether you're a gamer or not.''JONN ELLEDGE, author of A History of the World in 47 Borders__________________________________In Power Play, leading game industry expert George E. Osborn reveals how video games - the world's largest entertainment medium - are being used by autocrats, populists and violent extremists to influence the real world around us.Video games are the world's largest entertainment medium. They are played by billions of people of all ages every year, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue.But they are more than an entertainment product. They connect people across the globe, creating digital third places where people talk, share ideas and build identities, fostering diverse communities capable of dominating the digital discourse now shaping our reality.While democracies continue to underestimate the potential for influence in this space, others have seized the opportunity to control, co-opt or collaborate with video game communities to wield the power of these vast information ecosystems.Saudi Arabia is spending tens of billions of dollars acquiring video games businesses to wash its reputation. Russia has funded video game development to help spread disinformation about the war in Ukraine. Steve Bannon utilised tactics deployed by online video game communities to propel Donald Trump into the White House, and Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin even carved video game references into his bullets.Supported by the insights of politicians, academics and industry experts, Power Play is the vital guide for understanding this new political frontier, highlighting what democracies must do to protect and harness the immense power of play before the essential battle for digital influence is lost for good. 432 pp. Englisch.…