Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0349422389 ISBN 13: 9780349422381
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sometimes, being pushed out of your comfort zone leads you to the ultimate prize . . . Charlotte Gorman loves her job as an elementary school librarian, and is content to experience life through the pages of her books. Which couldn't be more opposite from her identical twin sister. Ginny, an Instagram-famous beauty pageant contestant, has been chasing a crown since she was old enough to enunciate the words world peace, and she's not giving up until she gets the title of Miss American Treasure. And Ginny's refusing to do it alone this time. She drags Charlotte to the pageant as a good luck charm, but the winning plan quickly goes awry when Ginny has a terrible, face-altering allergic reaction the night before the pageant, and Charlotte suddenly finds herself in a switcheroo the twins haven't successfully pulled off in decades. Woefully unprepared for the glittery world of hair extensions, false eyelashes, and push-up bras, Charlotte is mortified at every unstable step in her sky-high stilettos. But as she discovers there's more to her fellow contestants than just wanting a sparkly crown, Charlotte realizes she has a whole new motivation for winning.'Utterly enchanting' Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author 'The perfect recipe for a feel-good read . . . I laughed, cried, and swooned and even felt better in a bikini after reading it!' Lindsay Emory.
Verlag: Little Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1472127765 ISBN 13: 9781472127761
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How do you protect a man with a price on his head And if he's not innocent, is he even worth protecting Gunnhildur has been taken off police duties to act as bodyguard to a high-profile stranger. Hidden away in a secure house outside Reykjavík, the pair are thrown together - too close for comfort. But they soon find they are neither as safe nor as carefully hidden as Gunna had thought. As conflicting glimpses of the man's past start to emerge, the press sniff him out - and they're not the only ones interested in finding him . . . As they move from safehouse to safehouse, Gunna struggles to come to terms with protecting the life of a man who may have the lives of many on his conscience. And as the friction grows between her and the visitor, Gunna realises they are increasingly out of their depth as the trails lead from the house outside Reykjavík to Brussels, Russia and the Middle East.Praise for Quentin Bates'Superior crime fiction set in Iceland. well constructed, well written and satisfying police procedural' The Times'A meticulously constructed thriller, peopled with exceptionally convincing characters and shot through with black humour . . . as chilling as an Icelandic winter' S. J. Bolton.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0751564885 ISBN 13: 9780751564884
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Absolutely brilliant' MARIAN KEYES'A triumph' LOUISE CANDLISH'A belter of a novel' HEATDon't miss the powerful and page-turning new novel from Clare Mackintosh - AFTER THE END is out now____________________Read the addictive thriller and number one bestseller Let Me Lie - from the award-winning author of breakout sensations I See You and I Let You Go. 'Another one-more-chapter, stay-up-late sensation' Lee Child 'A work of genius' Joanna Cannon 'No one writes a twist like Clare Mackintosh' Paula HawkinsThe police say it was suicide. Anna says it was murder. Who do you believe One year ago, Caroline Johnson chose to end her life brutally: a shocking suicide planned to match that of her husband just months before. Their daughter, Anna, has struggled to come to terms with their loss ever since. Now with a young baby of her own, Anna misses her mother more than ever and starts to ask questions about her parents' deaths. But by digging up the past, is she putting her future in danger Sometimes it's safer to let things lie . . . Praise for Let Me Lie 'A rollercoaster ride with a shocker of a final sentence' Good Housekeeping 'With twists aplenty, this is a belter of a novel' Heat 'As heartbreakingly sad as it is breakneck thrilling, Let Me Lie is a triumph for Clare Mackintosh' Louise Candlish, Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House 'Let Me Lie is absolutely BRILLIANT. I LOVED it. I think this is Clare Mackintosh's best yet' Marian Keyes 'Clare Mackintosh does it again. A brilliantly twisting tale of toxic families' Erin Kelly, Sunday Times bestselling author of He Said/She Said.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0751575674 ISBN 13: 9780751575675
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fresh from his defeat of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, William of Normandy has returned home in triumph, accompanied by the English nobles he cannot trust to leave behind. For Waltheof of Huntingdon, however, rebellion is not at the forefront of his thoughts. From the moment he catches sight of Judith, daughter of the King's formidable sister, he knows he has found his future wife. When Waltheof saves Judith's life, it is clear that the attraction is mutual. But marriage has little to do with love in medieval Europe. William refuses to let the couple wed and Waltheof joins an uprising against him. William crushes the rebellion but decides the best way to keep Waltheof in check is to agree to the marriage. But is the match between Saxon earl and Norman lady one made in heaven or hell As their children grow, Waltheof and Judith must choose between their feelings for each other and older loyalties. Based on an astonishing true story, THE WINTER MANTLE reaches from the turbulent reign of William the Conqueror to the high drama of the crusades.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0349421536 ISBN 13: 9780349421537
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt brings us the first book in her sexy and sensual Greycourt Series!Freya de Moray is many things: a member of the secret order of Wise Women, the daughter of disgraced nobility, and a chaperone living under an assumed name. What she is not is forgiving. So when the Duke of Harlowe - the man who destroyed her brother and led to the downfall of her family - appears at the country house party she's attending, she does what any Wise Woman would do: she starts planning her revenge.Christopher Renshaw, the Duke of Harlowe, is being blackmailed. Intent on keeping his secrets safe, he agrees to attend a house party where he will put an end to this coercion once and for all. Until he recognizes Freya, masquerading amongst the party revellers, and realises his troubles have just begun. Freya knows all about his sins. Sins he'd much rather forget. But she's also fiery, bold, and sensuous - a temptation he can't resist. When it becomes clear Freya is in grave danger, he'll risk everything to keep her safe. But first, Harlowe will have to earn Freya's trust - by whatever means necessary.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0349141622 ISBN 13: 9780349141626
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Impromptu in Moribundia is a satirical fable about one man's trespass into a parallel universe on a far-off planet where the 'miserably dull affairs of England' are mirrored and transformed into an apparent idyll of bourgeois English imagination.Moribundia is the physical enactment of the stereotypes and myths of English middle-class culture and consciousness. Yet the narrator comes to discover that he has stumbled among a people characterised by 'cupidity, ignorance, complacence, meanness, ugliness, short-sightedness, cowardice, credulity, hysteria and, when the occasion called for it . . . cruelty and blood-thirstiness'.'I recommend Hamilton at every opportunity, because he was such a wonderful writer and yet is rather under-read today. All his novels are terrific' Sarah Waters'Hamilton is a master at reproducing the inflated talk of betrayed lives' Independent'If you were looking to fly from Dickens to Martin Amis with just one overnight stop, then Hamilton is your man' Nick Hornby.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0356509664 ISBN 13: 9780356509662
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Proper galaxy-spanning space opera' Iain M. Banks on Seeds of EarthAction-orientated sci-fi with a spaceship crewed by rogues and scoundrels, perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly or FarscapeFor Pyke and his crew it should have been just another heist. Travel to a backwater desert planet, break into a museum, steal a tracking device then use it to find a ship buried in the planet's vast and trackless sandy wastes. Except that the museum vault is a bio-engineered chamber, and the tracking device is sought after by another gang of treasure hunters led by an old adversary of Pyke's, the devious Raven Kaligara. Also, the ship is a quarter of a million years old and about two kilometres long and somewhere aboard it is the Essavyr Key, a relic to unlock all the treasures and technologies of a lost civilisation . . .'Splintered Suns splices new and old space opera, cyberpunk, quest fantasy and heist caper -- the maddest thing I've read since Van Vogt!' Ken MacLeod'Splintered Suns is a masterpiece of future nostalgia. All who love mischievous interstellar derring-do in pursuit of ancient relics of departed races as well as exotic panoplies of sentient species, all who love space opera should feast upon this generous novel. Let us revel in the admirable jaunty technicolour richness which Mike Cobley serves up so entertainingly-for this is how the universe ought to be' Ian Watson, author of the Games Workshop Warhammer 40K novels Space Marine and The Inquisition Wartrilogy.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 140871048X ISBN 13: 9781408710487
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Evening Standard Book of the Year. Observer Book of the Year. Guardian Book of the Year. Sunday Times Book of the Year. Telegraph Book of the Year. New Statesman Book of the Year. Herald Book of the Year. Mojo Book of the Year.Brett Anderson came from a world impossibly distant from rock star success, and in Coal Black Mornings he traces the journey that took him from a childhood as 'a snotty, sniffy, slightly maudlin sort of boy raised on Salad Cream and milky tea and cheap meat' to becoming founder and lead singer of Suede.Anderson grew up in Hayward's Heath on the grubby fringes of the Home Counties. As a teenager he clashed with his eccentric taxi-driving father (who would parade around their council house dressed as Lawrence of Arabia, air-conducting his favourite composers) and adored his beautiful, artistic mother. He brilliantly evokes the seventies, the suffocating discomfort of a very English kind of poverty and the burning need for escape that it breeds. Anderson charts the shabby romance of creativity as he travelled the tube in search of inspiration, fuelled by Marmite and nicotine, and Suede's rise from rehearsals in bedrooms, squats and pubs. And he catalogues the intense relationships that make and break bands as well as the devastating loss of his mother.Coal Black Mornings is profoundly moving, funny and intense - a book which stands alongside the most emotionally truthful of personal stories.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0349418144 ISBN 13: 9780349418148
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the world-renowned wellness guru, comes a month-by-month self-care bible that covers specific areas including; managing stress, mindful eating and rebuilding self-esteem.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0349421218 ISBN 13: 9780349421216
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The fuss-free, nutritious way to eat more plant-based meals If you are intrigued by the growing popularity of veganism and want to introduce some vegan meals into your diet,The Part-time Veganwill show you how. Practical, accessible and perfect for people with little time to cook complicated meals, it features a range of nourishing recipes that will lighten your diet, and includes: What you need to eat for good health and which foods you should definitely avoid Myth-busting advice on the best sources of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals The store cupboard essentials that will make your life easier - and that aren't prohibitively expensive Simple, scrumptious breakfasts, lunches and dinners for crazy work days, when time is precious, and exciting ideas for the weekend Whether you are looking for exciting recipes to revolutionise your lunch, healthier breakfasts to start your day well, or midweek vegan meals to ease the pressure on your waistline - and finances -The Part-time Veganwill be an invaluable source of inspiration.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 147214063X ISBN 13: 9781472140630
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Understand what causes depersonalization disorder and how you can overcome it'The first of its kind, this self-help book will offer guidance, help and solace to the many sufferers of depersonalization disorder.' Daphne Simeon, Depersonalisation and Dissociation Program, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New YorkDepersonalization disorder can make you feel detached from life and many people describe feeling 'emotionally numb', unreal, or even as if their body doesn't belong to them. It can be a symptom of another problem such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and, particularly, of panic disorder, or of an illness like epilepsy or migraine. It can also occur in its own right and/or as a side effect of certain drugs. This self-help book, written by leading experts, will help you to understand what causes depersonalization disorder and what can keep it going, and will introduce you to effective strategies to overcome it:Based on clinically proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques Clear and accessible step-by-step exercises and tools, including diary-keeping and thought recordsELAINE HUNTER, DAWN BAKER and EMMA LAWRENCE are clinical psychologists and ANTHONY DAVID is a psychiatrist, all of whom have worked with individuals experiencing depersonalization problems at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. Contributing author NICK MEDFORD is a consultant neuropsychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital. Contributing author MAURICIO SIERRA is a psychiatrist based in Colombia.Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1472136136 ISBN 13: 9781472136138
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Practical help for managing the after-effects of traumaTraumatic life experiences can lead to persistent change. Those affected may become numb and shut off from those around them and grief, guilt or shame may constantly weigh them down. Memories of horrifying scenes may intrude unexpectedly during waking hours. Sleep may be disturbed by vivid, unpleasant dreams. Sudden mood swings, emotional overwhelm, impaired concentration, dissociation or feelings of constant alert make living difficult.Traumatic stress responses, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (or PTSD), are caused by our mind and body's attempts to cope with experiences of extreme danger. They can affect and overwhelm anyone and are not a sign of personal weakness. Written by expert trauma therapists, this accessible self-help manual takes those affected by specific traumatic events on a journey of recovery and healing, based on the latest psychological research and advances in trauma therapy.This fully revised and updated edition includes:Clear explanations of the symptoms of trauma and how to recognize themGuidance on seeking specialist psychological helpA step-by-step recovery programme, based on a positive growth approach Practical advice, tested exercises and useful summary check points Effective, integrative trauma healing techniques for body, mind and soul Dr Claudia Herbert is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CBT Psychotherapist, EMDR Consultant, Schema Therapist, Psychological Practice Supervisor and Director of the Oxford Development Centre Ltd.Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1472140796 ISBN 13: 9781472140791
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now in its second edition, this updated and expanded book is the one-stop gamekeeping manual for anyone running a shoot or involved in countryside management. The book describes how to perform all the tasks required of the modern gamekeeper, including how to rear and release game. It also advises on many aspects of habitat improvement and conservation. Important and sometimes controversial issues are covered, such as public access on private land and the need for predator and pest control. You will find detailed information about: The gamekeeper's calendar Rearing and releasing methods Safe and sensible use of veterinary medicines Legislation and controls Health and safety requirements How to become a qualified keeper and the training needed This guide is for both enthusiastic gamekeeping amateurs and those who are professionally employed on a full-time basis. Whilst covering the most recent legislation and new forms of technology, the book also divulges fascinating and interesting snippets from the past to show how this traditional countryside occupation has evolved over time.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0356512517 ISBN 13: 9780356512518
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Three books in one: this paperback collects Ken MacLeod's Corporation Wars trilogy - man and machine compete at the far reaches of space in this robot's eye view of a robot revolt.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1472153456 ISBN 13: 9781472153456
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Trade paperback. Brad McLanahan and the Iron Wolf Squadron must counter a Russian strike from within the United States in order to keep the free world safe.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1472142497 ISBN 13: 9781472142498
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the moment we are born, ageing is an inevitable part of life. And yet most people fear ageing and its effects on the body and mind.But what if we could make changes now that would slow the negative effects of ageing, keeping us active and happy What if we could approach old age knowing we had given ourselves the best chance to be free from illness And what if we could stay mentally and physically healthy until the end The good news is that we can. In Younger for Longer, noted healthy ageing specialist Dr Duncan Carmichael has compiled two decades of knowledge in an accessible yet authoritative book that explains:- Why our lifestyle choices are such a key part of healthy ageing for men and women; - How it is that some foods we thought were healthy are anything but; - What effects stress has on our body; - How our hormones - which are at the centre of the ageing process - fluctuate through our lives, and how we can manage those changes to our advantage;- And much more besides, including how to combat ageing in our organs such as the liver, the skin and the brain.Your body is far more than the sum of its component parts. Younger for Longer outlines them, shows how they interact and then explains what actions to take - and why doing so will help you achieve your best possible life.There is a better way to age. This book will show you how.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0751573183 ISBN 13: 9780751573183
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale, Val Wood and Nadine DorriesClara is forced to flee her home as the Nazis invade the beautiful island of GuernseySeparated from her mother, far away from anything familiar, she is at the mercy of a cruel shopkeeper. Clara is worked like a dog, but the warmth of her Blackpool friendships will go far to save her. Julia just wants to find her beloved daughter - but the trials of war will keep them far apart. They will meet again - but the war will change everything for mother and daughter.
Verlag: Little, Brown Book Group Dez 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1472128001 ISBN 13: 9781472128003
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Colin Falconer'Once you read [a] Colin Falconer [book], you'll want to read everything he's ever written' Crystal Book Reviews'Falconer's grasp of period and places is almost flawless . He's my kind of writer' Peter Corris, TheAustralian'Falconer demonstrates exceptional characterization' Bookgeeks.