Pan macmillan aug 2022 (71 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Push, pull and slide the tabs to explore China's hustling, bustling capital city with Busy Beijing! Ride your bike through the city's scenic hutong, meet the funny pandas at Beijing Zoo, and visit the splendid Forbidden City by the light of the moon!Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Leesh Li. Busy Beijing has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Explore our Busy world with your little ones with titles such as Busy Chinese New Year, Busy Scotland and Busy Holiday. Leesh Li (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Celebrate the people who help us in Superstars: When I'm a Teacher. This entertaining board book takes children on an imaginary adventure at school. Push, pull and slide the tabs to follow the teacher as he takes part in sports day, teaches his class new songs, and goes on a field trip.Little ones will love exploring the engaging scenes, illustrated by Steph Hinton. With lots to see and talk about, children will learn all about what teachers do - and why we need them!A fantastic first introduction to careers, this book teaches children that one day, they could do the job of a teacher too!Also available for little superstars: When I'm a Nurse.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A wonderfully warm and relatable story from the brilliant Jill Murphy, who has sold over 4 million books featuring the much-loved Bear Family, and a charming, long-awaited third story to follow classic picture books Peace at Last and Whatever Next!Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late. It's raining outside, and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee! Oh dear - it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the loveable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there's even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work.With all the hallmarks of an instant firm favourite, Just One of Those Days is a big-hearted story about a family day, which parents and children everywhere will relate to. Full of satisfying repetition and rhythm and delightful illustrations, Just One of Those Days is a must-have for all Jill Murphy fans, old and new.The paperback edition of the Top 10 Bestselling picture book.'Murphy's acute observation of family life continues to delight both children and adults.' - Guardian and Online'Full of gentle humour and astute observations of human behaviour.' - The Bookseller.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Tom Percival, the creator of Silas and the Marvellous Misfits - a Marcus Rashford Book Club Choice! - and Ruby's Worry, comes the fourth title in the action packed Dream Defenders series, an exciting illustrated adventure helping children to understand big emotions.Erika has an amazing secret. She's a member of the Dream Defenders - a top-secret organization that will banish your worries while you sleep!And tonight they're on a mission to rescue Danny from a terrifying Slippery Stress - Danny's is struggling but he doesn't know how to ask for help. Can the Dream Defenders save Danny and help him to see that everyone sometimes needs a helping hand Danny and the Slippery Stress is the fourth title in the fast-paced and fully-illustrated Dream Defnders series! Discover more of their adventures in Erika and the Angermare, Chanda and the Devious Doubt and Silas and the Marvellous Misfits.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Celebrate the people who help us in Superstars: When I'm a Doctor. This entertaining board book takes toddlers on an imaginary shift in a surgery. Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the doctor attend to her patients and make everyone feel better! Little ones will love exploring the engaging scenes, illustrated by Steph Hinton. With lots to see and talk about, young children will learn all about what doctors do - and why we need them.A fantastic first introduction to careers, this book teaches young children that one day they could do the job of a doctor, too!Also available for aspiring Superstars: When I'm a Nurse, When I'm a Firefighter.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One hundred years since mischief-maker and troublemaker extraordinaire William Brown stepped onto the scene, he's back in this gorgeous 100th anniversary edition of William the Outlaw. Henry, Thomas (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Only One of Me is a stunning collection of the best-loved children's poems from award-winning poet James Berry, filled with warm and colourful memories of a Caribbean childhood, and featuring a new introduction by much-loved children's poet, John Agard. This new edition of James' definitive collection showcases the very best work from a poet who was instrumental in the British Caribbean poetry movement and who's words are just as relevant now as they were twenty years ago.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everyone's favourite troublemaker, William Brown, is back in this delightful anniversary edition to celebrate one hundred years since the first publication of Richmal Crompton's bestselling and beloved classic Just William. Henry, Thomas (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A wonderful anniversary edition to celebrate the centenary of Richmal Crompton's lovable troublemaker William Brown in More William. Henry, Thomas (illustrator).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences and important milestones. In No More Tantrums, meet a (usually) adorable toddler who is having a very, VERY angry day, and see how she manages her cross feelings with the help of her family.Follow the ups and (melt)downs of Mabel's trip to the park, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, No More Tantrums is a brilliant way to explore your little one's frustrated feelings, and methods of managing them, in a fun and relatable way.For more toddler tips, check out other books in the Big Steps series such as I Can Wash My Hands, No More Dummies and I'm Starting Nursery.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia and Zane track down the toxic slime that's infiltrated an incredible eco dome This dynamic, interactive book is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. On a school science trip to an eco dome filled with amazing exotic plants, the gang discover a trail of nasty toxic slime. To track down the source of the slime before it escapes into the outside world, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about forests and plants are scattered on the pages.Look out for all the books in the Escape Room Puzzles series and see if you have what it takes to help the gang carry out each mission. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Are you smart enough to help Ethan, Kiran, Cassia and Zane stop a long-forgotten ancient Egyptian tomb from disappearing forever This dynamic, interactive book is packed with all kinds of puzzles, including fiendish mazes, cunning logic problems, codes to crack, tricky memory challenges, and much more. Long ago, a thief tried to steal precious stones from an ancient artefact hidden in the pyramid, but left them all around the tomb. To return the stolen gems and save the pyramid from sinking into the sand, you will need every ounce of brainpower to progress through the challenges, navigating through five locations to the final exit. Throughout the book, nuggets of non-fiction information about ancient Egypt are scattered on the pages.Look out for all the books in the Escape Room Puzzles series and see if you have what it takes to help the gang carry out each mission. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - First Stories: Pinocchio is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale.Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce the main characters. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by illustrator Miriam Bos.There are lots of First Stories to collect, including Mulan, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sometimes I Just WON'T is a hilarious and helpful book about the ever-changing moods of small children, from top picture book pairing, Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger.Being a toddler is an emotional rollercoaster. Some days you want to put your coat on, you don't mind sharing and you can't wait to have your bath. There are days when you're the first to slide down the biggest slide, or join in with everyone else. But some days, you just WON'T! And sometimes that's OK. But, with a little kindness and encouragement, you might find that something you don't want to do can become something you love to do!A comic look at child autonomy and how to navigate strong emotions. An essential read for all young children - and their adults because, big or small, sometimes we ALL need to feel in charge. With bouncing rhythmic text and lively, graphic illustrations this is a brilliant follow up to Sometimes I am Furious, a Sunday Times Book of the Year 2021.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A joyful edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Richmal Crompton's bestselling, much-loved classic Just William. As brimming with fun and adventure as when it first published in 1922.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences and important milestones. In Let's Brush Our Teeth, meet two cousins as they learn all about how to best brush their teeth!Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Toy Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, Let's Brush Our Teeth is a brilliant first toothbrushing book, introducing it in a fun and relatable way.For more toddler tips read No More Nappies, Let's Wash Our Hands and No More Dummies.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times bestseller and Hugo Award-winner John Scalzi, comes Fuzzy Nation, an extraordinary retelling of the SF classic Little Fuzzy.They're small. They're fuzzy. They'll change his life.On the planet Zarathustra, Jack Holloway is about to strike it rich. A contractor for intergalactic behemoth ZaraCorp, he's just discovered a mining seam worth billions. It would make the corporation a fortune, and set Jack up for life. Everyone wins - then he discovers the Fuzzies.Small, intelligent and cat-like, the Fuzzies are the cutest creatures this side of the galaxy. They've set up home in Jack's cabin, and have become best friends with his dog. They're also standing in the way of ZaraCorp's profits. For the planet's resources can only be exploited if it's free of native sentients. ZaraCorp's solution: to eliminate the Fuzzies for good. And they'll permanently silence anyone who interferes - including Jack.Praise for John Scalzi:'John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today' - Joe Hill'Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced' - Wall Street Journal.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times bestseller and Hugo Award-winner John Scalzi, Agent to the Stars is a brilliantly witty first-contact story unlike any other.Showbiz is about to go interstellarAs an ambitious young agent, Thomas Stein knows all about the art of the deal, even if his actors aren't quite A-list material. But he's about to receive some out-of-this-world clients - literally. The space-faring Yherajk have come to Earth to talk interstellar peace. One problem: they're also hideous, and smell like rotting fish.For Stein, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become the hottest name in Hollywood. Or on the planet. Yet it's one thing to land a client's blockbuster film role - and quite another to negotiate for an entire alien race. He'll need every ounce of his charm, wit and wiles. But even with these considerable talents, can he really give the Yherajk the makeover they need to shine on the world's stage Praise for John Scalzi:'John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today' - Joe Hill'Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced' - Wall Street Journal.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Golden Couple is a psychological thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end - from Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the authors of the top ten bestseller The Wife Between Us.'Utterly compelling' - Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is TrueMarissa and Mathew Bishop seem like the golden couple - until Marissa cheats. She wants to repair things, both because she loves her husband and for the sake of their eight-year-old son. After a friend forwards an article about Avery, Marissa takes a chance on this maverick therapist who lost her licence due to her controversial methods.If Avery Chambers can't fix you in ten sessions, she won't take you on as a client. She helps people overcome everything, from anxiety to domineering parents. Her successes almost help her absorb the emptiness she feels since her husband's death.When the Bishops glide through Avery's door, all three are immediately set on a collision course. Because the biggest secrets in the room are still hidden, and it's no longer simply a marriage that's in danger.'It grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go' - Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones and The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the instant New York Times-bestselling author Aiden Thomas, comes Lost in the Never Woods, an atmospheric, supernatural Peter Pan retelling . . .It has been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods but, when the town's children start to disappear, the questions surrounding her brothers' mysterious circumstances are brought back into the light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road. . .Peter, a boy she thought lived only in her stories, asks for Wendy's help to rescue the missing kids. But, in order to find them, Wendy must confront what's waiting for her in the woods.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Window Breaks is the nerve-shredding thriller from C. M. Ewan, the author of The Interview and Safe House.'Fantastic' - Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series'Totally addictive' - Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland series'A thrill-a-minute page-turner' - Simon Kernick, author of You All Die TonightIt's 2 a.m. in a remote Scottish lodge.You are asleep when a noise wakes you.You stir, unsure why, and turn to your partner.Then you hear it.Glass. Crunching underfoot.Your worst fears are about to be realized.Someone is downstairs, intent on causing your family harm.You will do whatever it takes to protect them.But with only each other to rely on, can you escape What authors are saying . . .'If you only read one thriller this year read this' - C. L. Taylor, author of It's Always the Husband'Smashed my way through this . . . Nerve-shredding' - Tim Weaver, author of The Missing Family'Brilliantly crafted, excruciatingly tense' - Sharon Bolton, author of The Pact'Starts at full throttle and never lets up' - T. M. Logan, author of The Holiday'Heart-stopping . . . a sure-fire bestseller' - Jo Spain, author of The Perfect Lie'Breakneck ride of a thriller' - Fiona Cummins, author of Some of Us Are Liars'Almost unbearably tense and exciting' - Mark Edwards, author of The Psychopath Next Door'Fierce read, with heart, muscle and an out-of-sight twist' - Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses'Tense, fast-paced thriller' - Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl'Brilliant and almost impossible to put down' - Andrew Taylor, author of The Shadows of LondonWhat readers are saying . . .'This was so intense as the twists and turns came one after another at breakneck speed.''Brilliantly written thriller which keeps you gripped from the first few pages.''Full of action and excitement''Absolutely amazing; I was totally gripped from start to finish'. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times bestseller and Hugo Award-winner John Scalzi, The Android's Dream is a wild-and-woolly caper novel of interstellar diplomacy.'The Android's Dream is just the right gene-splicing of fast action and furious comedy SF has been needing for ages' - SFF180When a human kills an alien during diplomatic negotiations, the fall-out is astronomical. To prevent interstellar war, humanity must deliver an extremely rare sheep for the aliens' coronation ceremony - or face enslavement. So Earth's government turns to Harry Creek: ex-cop, war hero and hacker extraordinaire.It should be a straightforward mission, but there are others who covet the priceless animal. Ruthless mercenaries, a religious cult, and alien races eager to spark revolution. Harry's mission will take him across the galaxy, as he tries to pull off the grand diplomatic coup of the century. There'll only be one chance to save the life of the sheep - and ensure the future of humanity.Praise for John Scalzi:'John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today' - Joe Hill'Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced' - Wall Street Journal. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A compassionate, restorative collection' Kirkus ReviewsFrom international poetry sensation Nikita Gill comes her highly anticipated YA debut These Are the Words: an empowering, feminist and beautifully illustrated poetry collection exploring all the things Nikita wished someone had told her when she was younger.Reclaim your agency. Discover your power. Find the words.Taking you on a journey through the seasons of the soul, in this collection Nikita gives you the words to help heal from your first breakup, to celebrate finding your family, to understand first love, to express your anger and your joy, to fight for what you believe in and to help you break some rules to be your truest self.Gorgeously illustrated throughout by Nikita herself and featuring seasonal astrological poetry, this collection is an achingly beautiful, stunningly warm and fearless expression of truth from one of the most influential and well-known voices in modern poetry.REMINDER FOR HEALINGYou do not owe anyone your forgiveness.The trees do not apologize to the wind that uproots them.The rocks do not apologize to the erosion by the sea.The stars do not apologize to the universewhen they are writhing and dying out.And you are not obligated to forgive anyonebut yourself.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cemetery Boys is an LGBTQIA+ ghost story about magic, acceptance and what it means to be your true self. From the instant New York Times-bestelling author Aiden Thomas.Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him.In an attempt to prove himself a true brujo and gain his family's acceptance, Yadriel decides to summon his cousin's ghost and help him cross to the afterlife.But things get complicated when he accidentally summons the ghost of his high school's resident bad boy, Julian Diaz - and Julian won't go into death quietly.The two boys must work together if Yadriel is to move forward with his plan.But the more time Yadriel and Julian spend together, the harder it is to let each other go . . .'A celebration of culture and identity that will captivate readers with its richly detailed world, earnest romance, and thrilling supernatural mystery' - Isabel Sterling, author of These Witches Don't Burn.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Suspenseful and thrilling, Sunday Times bestselling author Jeffrey Archer's Sons of Fortune is a powerful tale of twins separated by fate and reunited by destiny.In the late 1940s in Hartford, Connecticut, a set of twins is parted at birth.Nat Cartwright goes home with his parents, a schoolteacher and an insurance salesman. His twin brother is adopted and becomes Fletcher Davenport, the only son of an American multi-millionaire and his society wife.Unaware the other exists, the brothers grow up and follow different paths, confronted by challenges and obstacles, tragedy and heartache. Nat goes to Vietnam and returns a hero, whilst Fletcher distinguishes himself as a criminal defence lawyer before embarking on a political career.But when Nat enters politics and both decide to run for governor, the brothers become unwitting rivals, setting off a train of events that will either forge their bond or break it forever . . .Absorbing and powerful, Archer's tale is as much a chronicle of a nation in transition as the story of the making of these two men - and how they eventually discover the truth-and its tragic consequences. 'If there was a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' - Daily Telegraph.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Following The Mobster's Lament, this is the fourth and final book in Ray Celestin's critically acclaimed City Blues quartet.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Looking for a cleaner home without the upkeep taking over your whole life Those of us living in the real world know that it can be challenging to keep a clean and tidy home. Busy lifestyles, shared housing, physical limitations or mental health issues can all contribute to making a once calm environment feel daunting and stressful.The Unf\*ck Your Habitat system in Less Mess, Less Stress works with you, not against you, and shows how just thirty minutes (including a ten minute break!) can transform any space. With low-effort, high-reward tricks, tips, lists and challenges, Rachel Hoffman's reassuring guide is full of no-nonsense advice and practical help on things you can do today for a less messy tomorrow.While this book won't wash your dishes or fold your laundry, it will give you all the tools you'll need to stay on top because everyone deserves - and can have - a home with less mess and less stress.Previously published as Unf\*ck Your Habitat: You're Better than Your Mess.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ace school without losing your mind with this one-stop, inspiring and empowering guide.Secondary school can seem overwhelming - but it doesn't have to be.In Yes You Can: Ace School Without Losing Your Mind, mental health campaigner and education expert Natasha Devon uses her expertise to show you how to navigate school and stay calm in the face of exams.\* Learn how your brain works - understand the point of stress and sort and tackle your anxieties\* Take a quiz to find out what kind of learner you are and tailor make your own schedule\* It's not all about work. Plan your study breaks with tips on baking, doodling, dancing and relaxation techniques\* Deal with exam days with the help of mindfulness, power poses, recall and planning techniquesRevolutionize the way YOU do school.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Soon to be a major motion picture, The Nightingale is a multi-million copy bestseller across the world. It has become a phenomenon that has enthralled a generation of readers. This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II when womens stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals and passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival, love and freedom in war-torn France. It is a heart-breakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirt and the endurance of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime. A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival - Kate Morton Movingly written and plotted with the heartless skill of a Greek tragedy, youll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob - Daily Mail I loved The Nightingale . . . great characters, great plots, great emotions, who could ask for more in a novel - Isabel Allende, bestselling author of The House of the Spirits A griping tale of family, love, grief and forgiveness - Sunday Express.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set in the harsh beauty of the US-Mexico border of the 1940s, Cormac McCarthy's legendary Border Trilogy continues with The Crossing, a coming-of-age western.'McCarthy speaks to us in the thrilling, apocalyptic tones of an Old Testament prophet' - Sunday TelegraphSixteen-year-old Billy Parham and his younger brother Boyd are fascinated by an elusive wolf marauding his family's property. Billy captures the animal but, rather than kill it, sets out impulsively for the mountains of Mexico to return it to from where it came.On his return, he will find himself - and his world - irrevocably changed. His innocence lost at a cruel price, the desolate beauty of the border will beckon once again . . .'The Crossing is like a river in full spate: beautiful and dangerous' - The Times'Nominally Westerns, these books are too entropic and philosophical to fit within the limits of the genre' - Rachel Kushner, author of Creation LakeThe Crossing is the second volume in the Border Trilogy. It is preceded by All the Pretty Horses and followed by Cities of the Plain.Praise for Cormac McCarthy:'McCarthy worked close to some religious impulse, his books were terrifying and absolute' - Anne Enright, author of The Green Road and The Wren, The Wren'His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power' - Stephen King, author of The Shining and the Dark Tower series'[I]n presenting the darker human impulses in his rich prose, [McCarthy] showed readers the necessity of facing up to existence' - Annie Proulx, author of Brokeback MountainPart of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.…