pan macmillan apr 2020 (43 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York to Santa Fe, Lost and Found by Danielle Steel is a novel about first love, second chances and whether there is such a thing as happy ever after.What might have been This tantalizing question propels a woman on a cross-country adventure to reunite with the men she had loved and let go.Madison Allen is a renowned, career-driven photographer. Sifting through old photos in her fashionable New York fire-house apartment, she reflects on what could have been. She'd had three men in her life who were very important to her in different ways, but it was the fourth love, her job, which always won in the end.Consumed by old memories and with a forced pause in her demanding schedule, Maddie embarks on a road trip. She hopes to answer questions about the men she'd loved and might have married in the years after she was left alone with three young children. As Maddie sets off to reconnect with her past in Boston, Chicago and Wyoming, she hopes to learn that the decisions she made long ago were the right ones.And as her life comes into clearer focus, a new unexpected future takes shape, and is a valuable lesson to all of us who have ever wondered 'what if '.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A lift-the-flap book of animals rhymes from the creator of bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A superb collection of stories about war from acclaimed children's writers, compiled by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join these two classic characters, Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse, as they set out on an exciting adventure together!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A funny debut picture book about sibling mischief, presenting a search-and-find adventure with a twist. Full of details to reward repeat reading.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A twisty, page-turning thriller, Girl in the Rearview Mirror by Kelsey Rae Dimberg is a story about privilege and power, family and obligation, ambition and complicity, and the pull of the past on the present. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Megan Abbott and Chris Hammer's Scrublands.Desperate to put her past in the rearview mirror, Finn Hunt leaves the Midwest for Phoenix, Arizona, where no one knows her story.While she's working a dead-end job, a chance meeting with Philip Martin, son of a prominent US Senator, leads Finn to a position as nanny for Amabel, his precocious four-year-old daughter. Quickly seduced into the Martins' privileged world, Finn can almost believe she belongs there, almost forget the dark past that haunts her.Then, in the stifling heat of a desert summer as the Senator's re-election looms, a strange woman begins to follow Finn, claiming a connection to Philip and threatening to expose the family to scandal. As Finn tries to protect Amabel, and shield the Martins, she's inadvertently drawn deeper and deeper into their buried secrets.The family trusts Finn, for now, but it will only take one mistake for everything she holds dear - the Martins' world, her new life - to fall apart. . .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In The Dark Side, the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel, weaves a riveting story of the dark side of motherhood.Zoe Morgan's childhood was overshadowed by her younger sister's tragic illness, watching as her parents dedicated themselves completely to her final days, and then divorced. As a young woman driven by these painful memories, Zoe has exacting standards for herself, studying hard and pursuing a career in the non-profit world, where her deep compassion for disadvantaged children finds a focus.When Zoe falls in love and has her own child, she is determined to be a perfect mother too. But before long, old, deeply buried scars begin to pull Zoe to the edge of an abyss too terrifying to contemplate.As Zoe is haunted by the ghosts of the past, her story will become a race against time and a tale of unforgettable psychological suspense.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This strange story of love and loneliness, which explores how we all long to belong, is simply wonderful.' Daily Mail When, in 1859, George Hills is pulled from the wreck of the steamship Admella, he carries with him the uneasy memory of a fellow survivor. Someone else - or something else - kept him warm as he lay dying, half-submerged in the freezing Southern Ocean, kept him bound to life. As George adapts to his life back on land, he can't quite escape the feeling that he wasn't alone when he emerged from the ocean that day, that a familiar presence has been watching him ever since. What the creature might want from him - his life His first-born Simply to return to its home - will pursue him, and call him back to the water, where it all began.'[A] singular novel . . . [From the Wreck] movingly explores themes of loss, loneliness and guilt.' Guardian 'An absorbing, disturbing read, full of deep currents and lurking fears.' Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of The Children of Time.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Miss You comes Kate Eberlen's impossibly romantic second novel, Only You.One person is all it takes to change a lifetime . . . But how will you know if they're the one PresentLetty and Alf are the only English speakers at an Italian class in Rome, where they discover the language that really connects them is dance: Letty's first love was ballet, while Alf was a junior ballroom champion. They come from different worlds, until the moment they waltz around the Piazza Navona, and everything changes. PastBut one moment can't change the past, and it's clear that Alf and Letty still have their secrets. What caused them to leave their lives behind in England And who, or what, are they running from As their relationship deepens, it becomes harder and harder to tell the truth . . .FutureWhen the unthinkable happens, Letty returns to London and Alf to Blackpool. Will they spend their lives apart, or discover a future together 'The book we all need right now. Charming, tender, funny - and sweet without being sickly, like the very best gelato - it's utterly glorious escapism.' - Veronica Henry, author of A Wedding at the Beach Hut.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Loudon is a writer of elegance and high intelligence' The TimesFor Lucy, marriage to Mark provided an anchor after several years of drifting casually across countries, into jobs and out of relationships. Now forty-two, her anchor is working loose. Bewildered by the demands of motherhood and dissatisfied by her work, she has also grown understandably resentful of her husband: Mark has serious difficulties of his own and whilst harsh self-reliance has kept him sane, it has alienated his wife.When Lucy falls in love with Angus, a pianist in his sixties, her shock is extreme. Adamant that she will not deceive her husband, she instead asks his advice. Mark's reaction, however, is startlingly unorthodox, leaving Lucy to steer an impossible course between duty and desire, adventure and security. As her marriage falters and Angus presses for commitment, she is forced to choose between family and self, with lifelong consequences for everyone.'A truthful, tender exploration of long-term love and the fragility of marriage' Good Housekeeping'Loudon's forte is exploring complex emotional and ethical issues with great delicacy and insight . . . I raced through it in one sitting' Daily Telegraph.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A profound and moving book' Woman's Weekly.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Katie Cotugno and author of Sex and the City Candace Bushnell comes this fierce and feisty exploration of feminism: standing up, speaking out and rewriting the rules. Don't be easy. Don't give it up. Don't be a prude. Don't be cold. Don't put him in the friendzone. Don't act desperate. Don't let things go too far. Don't give him the wrong idea. Don't blame him for trying. Don't walk alone at night. But calm down! Don't worry so much. Smile!Marin is a smart, driven, popular girl - she's headed for Brown when she graduates and has a brilliant career as a journalist ahead of her. Especially in the eyes of English teacher Mr Beckett. He spends a lot of time around Marin, and she thinks it's harmless . . . until he kisses her. No one believes Marin when she tells them what happened, so she does the only thing she can: she writes an article called 'Rules for Being a Girl' for the school paper to point out the misogyny and sexism that girls face every day. As things heat up at school and in her personal life, Marin must figure out how to take back the power and rewrite her own rules.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Fifth Column is a thrilling novel about the only man who can thwart a Nazi sympathizer uprising in New York during the Second World War, from bestselling author Andrew Gross.A Man in TroubleFebruary 1939 and Europe is on the brink of war. Charles Mossman is in a bar in Hell's Kitchen, New York, reeling from the loss of his job and his failing marriage, whilst outside thousands of Nazi sympathizers are attending a hate-spewing rally. As he confronts one, Charles makes a horrendous mistake with deadly consequences.A City of SecretsTwo years later, Charles is released from prison and tries to reunite with his family. The US has kept out of the war for now but the pressure in the city is rising as those sympathetic to the Nazi cause lay the foundations for what lies ahead.The Enemy WithinAs he tries to make amends with his wife and daughter, Charles starts to understand that surrounding them there are forces that will use any means necessary to bring about the downfall of his nation. And when his daughter is befriended by a seemingly amiable Swiss couple, it brings to the surface his fears of a 'Fifth Column' of embedded German spies in their new neighbourhood. All Charles wants is to redeem himself as a husband and father, but sometimes a man must do questionable things to stand up for his family and what he believes, even sacrificing his life to do so . . .

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Julia Donaldson and illustrator Lydia Monks (creators of 'What The Ladybird Heard') tell a story of magic shoes put to the task of escaping a bear over mountain, bog and lake. Available here in board book format.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'One of our finest storytellers,' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex SerpentFrom Frances Hardinge, the Costa Award-winning author of The Lie Tree comes Deeplight.The gods of the Myriad were as real as the coastlines and currents, and as merciless as the winds and whirlpools. Now the gods are dead, but their remains are stirring beneath the waves . . .On the streets of the Island of Lady's Crave live 14-year-old urchins Hark and his best friend Jelt. They are scavengers: diving for relics of the gods, desperate for anything they can sell. But there is something dangerous in the deep waters of the undersea, calling to someone brave enough to retrieve it.When the waves try to claim Jelt, Hark will do anything to save him. Even if it means compromising not just who Jelt is, but what he is . . .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Julia Chapman's fifth Dales Detectives Agency novel, Date With Danger, sees our intrepid leads Samson and Delilah on the trail of a sheep rustler turned killer. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton.In the heart of Yorkshire, the Dales Detective Agency is about to face its biggest challenge. A fatal accident at Bruncliffe's livestock auction mart leads auctioneer Harry Furness to call in detective duo Samson O'Brien and Delilah Metcalfe, but what starts as a simple health-and-safety investigation soon takes a sinister turn when they discover evidence that suggests murder.With their enquiries ongoing, Clive Knowles approaches them for help - his sheep are being threatened by the gang of rustlers that is plaguing the Dales. Meanwhile, Poacher Pete Ferris has also decided to play his hand, setting in motion a blackmail plot which will ensure Samson is pulled back into trouble with his nemesis Rick Procter.With all three cases converging, Samson and Delilah will find that their latest investigation is fraught with danger; a danger that will leave them fighting for their lives.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'One of the best British crime writers' - Lee ChildA shocking reveal threatens to unravel Detective Superintendent Roy Grace's happy new life . . .Grace is newly married, having moved to a country cottage with Cleo and their baby son. But his first, long-missing wife, now found, has left Grace a surprise greater than he could have imagined.Yet the police need Grace at work: an escaped murderer who left a bullet in him is back and a Black Widow is leaving an international trail of corpses after - in every sense - bleeding them dry. Now, she's come to Brighton for her next rich target . . .Love You Dead is a race-against-time instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starting John Simm. Don't miss the latest pulse-pounding instalment, One Of Us Is Dead.\*\*\*\*\*23 million books sold.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series'One of the world's most popular detective series' - The Guardian'An easy 5\* book' - Reader review'Excellent as always!' - Reader review'A brilliant addition to this excellent series' - Reader review\*They Thought I was Dead was an instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 13/05/2024.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - July 1947. Britain is still gripped by rationing, even as the excitement of Princess Elizabeth's engagement sweeps the nation. In the Woolworths' canteen, Freda is dreaming of meeting her own Prince Charming. But when she has an accident on her motorbike, knocking a cyclist off his bicycle, it seems bad luck is still following her around. Anthony is not only a fellow Woolworths employee, but also an Olympic hopeful. Will his injured leg heal in time for him to compete Can he ever forgive Freda Sarah's idyllic family life is under threat with worries about her husband, Alan. Does he still love her The friends must rally round to face some of the toughest challenges of their lives together. And although they experience loss, hardship and shocks along the way, love is on the horizon for the Woolworths girls . . . PRAISE FOR ELAINE EVEREST'A warm, tender tale of friendship and love' Milly Johnson'Heart-warming . . . a must-read' Woman's Own.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'One of the world's sanest, smartest, kindest, funniest voices' - Independent on Sunday This 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Simon Brett, producer of the original radio broadcast.\*\*\*\*\*In Life, the Universe and Everything, the third title in Douglas Adams' blockbusting sci-fi comedy series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Arthur Dent finds himself enlisted to prevent a galactic war.Following a number of stunning catastrophes, which have involved him being alternately blown up and insulted in ever stranger regions of the Galaxy, Arthur Dent is surprised to find himself living in a cave on prehistoric Earth. However, just as he thinks that things cannot get possibly worse, they suddenly do. An eddy in the space-time continuum lands him, Ford Prefect, and their flying sofa in the middle of the cricket ground at Lord's, just two days before the world is due to be destroyed by the Vogons.Escaping the end of the world for a second time, Arthur, Ford, and their old friend Slartibartfast embark (reluctantly) on a mission to save the whole galaxy from fanatical robots. Not bad for a man in his dressing gown . . .Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.\*\*\*\*\*Praise for Douglas Adams:'Sheer delight' - The Times'A pleasure to read' - New York Times 'Magical . . . read this book' - Sunday Express.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Simple Genius, David Baldacci returns to the main characters from bestsellers Split Second and Hour Game. Former secret service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell must overcome their personal demons to solve two new mysteries.Scarred by the past.Realizing that Maxwell is teetering on the brink of self-destruction, King arranges therapy for his reluctant partner. But is the hospital hiding its own disturbing secrets A mysterious death.When a physicist dies near a secret compound of scientists and cartographers, funded by an anonymous but powerful group, a down-on-his-luck King takes the case.A larger conspiracy The body was found opposite the compound, directly across the York River, near Camp Peary - a sinister CIA training ground. And they're watching King's investigation.Is Maxwell right in her suspicions of foul play in the hospital And with both the FBI and CIA breathing down King's neck, can he discover the truth in time Simple Genius is followed by First Family, The Sixth Man and King and Maxwell.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Julia Chapman's fifth Dales Detectives Agency novel, Date With Danger, sees our intrepid leads Samson and Delilah on the trail of a sheep rustler turned killer. A heartwarming cosy crime caper, perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton.In the heart of Yorkshire, the Dales Detective Agency is about to face its biggest challenge.A fatal accident at the local livestock auction mart summons the detective duo Samson O'Brien and Delilah Metcalfe, but what starts as a simple health-and-safety investigation soon takes a sinister turn when they discover evidence that suggests murder.With local sheep being threatened by a gang of rustlers plaguing the Dales, and poacher Pete Ferris setting in motion a blackmail plot that will see Samson pulled back into trouble with his nemesis Rick Proctor, all three cases are about to converge.Samson and Delilah are now going to find their next investigation is fraught with danger; a danger that will leave them fighting for their lives . . .Full of wit, warmth and colourful characters, continue the comforting mystery series with Date with Deceit.'Chapman delivers on every level in this intriguing murder mystery.' - Lancashire Evening PostLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 432 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'If you want to know where passion and tenacity are born, read this book.' Anne EnrightLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 243 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Faced with his most disturbing case yet, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace tracks a serial killer in You Are Dead, by award winning crime author Peter James.A series of young women - all beautiful, all with long brown hair - have been stalked and abducted. Each victim is found with a brand on their body, a marking that reads 'U R Dead'. And some of their remains are from thirty years ago.When Logan Somerville is taken while on the phone to her fiancé, Grace must find a lead, connect the cases and track down the killer before they can strike again . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, You Are Dead is the eleventh thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Love You Dead and Need You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm.\*\*\*\*\*23 million copies sold.Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective.'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series'One of the world's most popular detective series' - The Guardian.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Don't be easy. Don't give it up. Don't be a prude. Don't be cold. Don't put him in the friendzone. Don't act desperate. Don't let things go too far. Don't give him the wrong idea. Don't blame him for trying. Don't walk alone at night. But calm down! Don't worry so much. Smile!Marin is a smart, driven, popular girl - she's headed for Brown when she graduates and has a brilliant career as a journalist ahead of her. Especially in the eyes of English teacher Mr Beckett. He spends a lot of time around Marin, and she thinks its harmless . . . until he kisses her. No one believes Marin when she tells them what happened, so she does the only thing she can: she writes an article called 'Rules for Being a Girl' for the school paper to point out the misogyny and sexism that girls face every day. Armed with a copy of Bad Feminist by Roxanne Gay, she starts a feminist book club and finds allies in the most unexpected of people, like gorgeous Gray, whom she had always dismissed as a jock. As things heat up at school and in her personal life, Marin must figure out how to take back the power and rewrite her own rules.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 293 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'If you want to know where passion and tenacity are born, read this book.' Anne Enright.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -VOLUME THREE IN THE TRILOGY OF FIVE After a series of events which have involved Arthur Dent being alternately blown up and insulted in more bizarre regions of the Galaxy than he has ever dreamt existed, he finds himself stranded on prehistoric Earth. Luckily, an eddy in the space-time continuum lands him, Ford Prefect and their flying sofa in the middle of the grounds at Lord's two days before the world is due to end.It's just not cricket . . .WITH MATERIAL FROM THE DOUGLAS ADAMS ARCHIVES AND FOREWORD BY SIMON BRETTLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 221 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Aeneid - thrilling, terrifying and poignant in equal measure - has inspired centuries of artists, writers and musicians.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated by J. W. Mackail and has an afterword by Coco Stevenson.Virgil's epic tale tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, who flees his city after its fall, with his father Anchises and his young son Ascanius - for Aeneas is destined to found Rome and father the Roman race. As Aeneas journeys closer to his goal, he must first prove his worth and attain the maturity necessary for such an illustrious task. He battles raging storms in the Mediterranean, encounters the fearsome Cyclopes, falls in love with Dido, Queen of Carthage, travels into the Underworld and wages war in Italy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The powerfully moving international bestseller'It's been a long time since I've read a book that was so persuasive and moving' Mario Vargas LlosaThe gripping story of two families, of two best friends with divided loyalties.The Basque Country, Spain, 2011Miren and Bittori have lived side by side in a small Basque town all their lives. Their husbands play cards together, their children play and eventually go out drinking together. The terrorist threat posed by ETA seems to affect them little.When Bittori's husband starts receiving threatening letters - demanding money, accusing him of being a police informant - she turns to her friend for help. But Miren's loyalties are torn: her son has just been recruited as a terrorist and to denounce them would be to condemn her own flesh and blood. Tensions rise, relationships fracture, and events move towards a tragic conclusion . . .'Is Aramburu the Tolstoy of the Basque country, author of a Spanish language War and Peace ' Guardian'A powerful novel' The EconomistLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 592 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The international bestseller, longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award 2021. Fernando Aramburu's Homeland is an epic and heartbreaking story of two best friends whose families are divided by the conflicting loyalties of terrorism.'It's been a long time since I've read a book that was so persuasive and moving' - Mario Vargas Llosa, author of Time of the Hero.The Basque Country, Spain, 2011.Miren and Bittori have lived side by side in a small Basque town all their lives. Their husbands play cards together, their children play and eventually go out drinking together. The terrorist threat posed by ETA seems to affect them little.When Bittori's husband starts receiving threatening letters - demanding money, accusing him of being a police informant - she turns to her friend for help. But Miren's loyalties are torn: her son has just been recruited as a terrorist and to denounce them would be to condemn her own flesh and blood. Tensions rise, relationships fracture, and events move towards a tragic conclusion . . .'Is Aramburu the Tolstoy of the Basque country, author of a Spanish language War and Peace ' - Guardian.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As a little boy, climbing through the lochs and mountains of Argyll with his Irish Setter Don, all James Herriot wanted to be was a `dog doctor¿ so he could care for man¿s best friend. In this classic collection of stories, we are introduced to some of the dogs who won a special place in the country vet¿s heart ¿ from Tricki Woo, the little Pekinese suffering from `flop-butt¿ to Clancy the dog who nobody would go near and Gyp, the sheepdog who only ever barked once in his life. They¿re joined by lovable dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, celebrating the limitless affection and loyalty of our closest companions. Filled with magical storytelling and from the treasured author of All Creatures Great and Small, James Herriot¿s Dog Stories is told with his usual wit and human compassion ¿ the perfect gift for dog-lovers everywhere.