Pan macmillan aug 2026 (142 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Come and discover hundreds of super-cute Palm Pals in this fun search-and-find book, featuring the must-have collectible soft toys!Search the skies to find Pisces Shooting Star, race around supermarket aisles to spot Ebi Shrimp Sushi, and dive underwater to find Ax Axolotl's favourite hiding place.With 14 scenes to search, a bonus character to find on every page, plus hundreds of hidden objects to discover throughout, there's something for everyone to enjoy!Look out for more exciting books with Palm Pals Best Friends: A Cute and Cosy Colouring Book.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Come and explore the Observatory in this brand new story based on Tove Jansson's magical world of Moominvalley. Lift the flaps and spot your favourite characters in this beautiful shaped board book.Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden are following a trail of green smoke as they search for a Martian in the Observatory . . . but what will happen when they find him Join Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden as they find mysterious things happening while they follow the smoke, past Stinky, Little My and some shrunken Moomins and creeps. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find!The perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley, enjoy more fun-shaped Moomin adventures with In the Moominhouse and In the Lighthouse.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Celebrate twenty-five years of the bestselling classic Room on the Broom with this anniversary edition, perfect for little ones at Halloween!Enjoy the much-loved story, a stunning special cover, and bonus content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The witch and her cat, a dog, a bird and a frog all fly through the wind on her broomstick until . . . SNAP! It breaks in two. And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal friends had better think fast . . .Room on the Broom 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic rhyming story as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, a fun craft activity and the Room on the Broom song.'Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have come up with another gem . . . We loved it' - Independent.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Come and explore with the Moomins in this brand-new story in a book shaped like the Moomin Lighthouse.Moomintroll has found a trail of mysterious footprints in the Lighthouse . . . but where do they end Join Moomintroll as he follows the footprints through dark rooms and spooky corridors, past Sniff, Snufkin and even a group of fizzing Hattifatteners. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of amazing things to find!With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, In the Lighthouse is the perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley.If you like this book, don't forget to join Moomintroll in In the Moominhouse, the first lift-the-flap board book in this series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From major competitions to sporting facts, there's so much to be inspired by as you turn the pages of this comprehensive handbook, the Martial Arts Pocket Guide!Keen to learn more about the history, as well as modern-day stats Trying to find which style is right for you Whether it's the fast kicks of taekwondo, the skilled throws of judo, or the disciplined moves of karate, this book breaks down the history and philosophy of martial arts.You could be an established enthusiast or new to the sport - this book is filled with practical tips, iconic moves to aspire to, and important insight about how focus, respect and determination are vital parts of training.Whether you're gripped by kung fu, karate, judo, taekwondo, aikido, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, tai chi, Muay Thai, capoeira, sumo, silat, kendo, hapkido, savate, or one of the many other martial arts, this exciting handbook has it covered.Clear, engaging text by Eric Rynston-Lobel combined with bold, colourful photographs make this an accessible and comprehensive guide for young readers. Discover why martial arts is so popular around the world with this fantastic book.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A cuddly and cosy animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Cosy is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very cosy little person.Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the cosiest little person ever. They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!Look out for more in the Soft Flaps series, including Who's Funny , Who's Amazing and Who's Adorable.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet a pompous young prince, who believes he can do anything - without ever needing to practise! That is until he meets a wise, retired witch who teaches him the most magical lesson . . .Princes Don't Practise is an incredibly funny and relatable tale with an important message for all. Perfect for anyone who struggles with NOT being instantly perfect - which is most children!Prince Lupin has jousted and feasted and now he's BORED. But when he decides to spend the afternoon 'helping' the gardener and the palace cook, he leaves a trail of chaos and destruction behind him.After an embarrassing musical performance, Prince Lupin flees into the forest where he meets a retired witch with a passion for pottery. With her patience, perseverance and friendship Prince Lupin finally learns that practice makes magic . . . and that it helps to have manners too!Fantastically warm and funny verse from award-winning poet and writer, Kathryn Simmonds, with richly detailed illustrations from Becky Colvin, the winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2023 and creator of The Great Green Island, which was shortlisted for The Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2026.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' - The Daily TelegraphFirst published 50 years ago, Jeffrey Archer's debut novel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, is a page-turning tale of fraud, revenge, and determination as four men stop at nothing to get back what was stolen from them. It was an international success, launching Jeffrey's standing as a master storyteller.DON'T GET MEAN. GET EVEN. One million dollars - that's what Harvey Metcalfe, lifelong king of shady deals, has pulled off with empty promises of an oil bonanza and instant riches.Overnight, four men - the heir to an earldom, a Harley Street doctor, a Bond Street art dealer and an Oxford don - find themselves penniless.But this time Harvey has swindled the wrong men.They band together and shadow him from the casinos of Monte Carlo to the high-stakes windows at Ascot and the hallowed lawns of Oxford.Their plan is simple: to sting the crook for exactly what they lost - not a penny more, not a penny less.Praise for Jeffrey Archer'Probably the greatest storyteller of our age' - Mail on Sunday'Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius' - The Daily Telegraph'Stylish, witty and constantly entertaining' - The Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Compulsively readable and vividly written - it kept me awake long past my bedtime! Ariel Sullivan is a writer to watch' - Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and RosesOne man could offer her the world. The other will help her destroy it . . .Born to an Elite family, Emeline has been marked as different from birth and by a society that judges all its citizens on their ability to conform.Emeline only has one role open to her: to become a mother. Offered a pro-creation contract with Collin, a member of the Illum - the governing body of the Elite - Emeline finds herself increasingly torn between her growing complicated feelings for her proposed mate, and another man who lives on the margins of their society who challenges her ideals.When the marginalized rise up in rebellion, Emeline begins to question everything she has ever believed in.It's time to choose a side . . .From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Beneath. 'A love triangle that will have you picking sides . . . then changing sides . . . then changing sides again. I read it in one sitting' - Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'You have to let the wind fill your sails and move forward again'Left bereft after her husband's sudden passing, Los Angeles gallery owner Sabrina flies to the charming Château de Bonport in south-west France.Involving herself in the local community, she finds a sense of purpose, love and inspiration in the unlikeliest places. Sabrina might just discover that this new beginning can give her the courage to heal . . .The Colour of Hope is an uplifting story about joy and overcoming difficult times, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Keep little hands busy with Room on the Broom Magic Painting. Colour in all your favourite characters and scenes from the much-loved picture book by just adding water for mess-free fun!Who will help the witch find her missing hat, bow and wand And what will happen when a greedy dragon comes looking for a snack Join the amazing broomstick adventure with this brilliant magic water painting activity book, based on the bestselling modern classic by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.- Brush the pictures with water to watch the colours magically appear- Wipe off excess water, then turn the page- Leave the book to dry standing upright and the colours will fade, ready to paint all over again!With a paintbrush to help develop fine motor skills and an easy to grasp carry handle this book is the perfect gift to keep little hands busy out and about or at home.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ready for legendary laughs with Tiny Hercules! Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman, Golden Cabbage Chaos is the second title in the side-splitting full colour comic book series from co-creators Jon Lock and Nich Angell.'This was a blast! That Tiny Herc packs a powerful, and hysterical, punch' - John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGatorsLaunch into heroic hilarity with the tiniest and mightiest hero. Tiny Hercules is trying to win his way back to Tiny Olympus, one epic deed at a time!Ready for his next task, Tiny Hercules has to find the elusive golden cabbage. But what he doesn't realize is that Tiny Zeus has sent three mythical beasts to stop him in his tracks! Faced with the Tinytaur, Minidusa and the Grifflet, even a hero as mighty as Tiny Hercules will have his work cut out as he tries to complete this next mission . . .Meanwhile, graph-loving nerd-boy Jeff is doing everything he can to save the local supermarket from closing. Armed with facts, figures and charts he's ready for a mathematical fight! When Tiny Hercules and Jeff's adventures cross over, chaos is bound to reign in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel!Nothing can stop this tiny, mighty hero on his second GIANT adventure. Not even a trio of fierce tiny beasts . . .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Curl up with this beautiful warm hug of a book. Warning - this glorious gift book may inspire joy, peace and encouragement!This glorious collection pulls together classic and brand-new poems about the things that comfort and nurture us - spending time with friends and family, being outdoors and watching the seasons change, settling in for winter, reading a good book and finding moments to celebrate every day.Includes poems by Brian Bilston, Nicola Davies, Valerie Bloom, Roger McGough, Steven Camden, Kate Wakeling, A. F. Harrold, Brian Patten, Grace Nichols, Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Ian McMillan, Dom Conlon, Nikita Gill, Paul Cookson, and many more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Rich with emotion, authenticity and scorching chemistry, Crash Into You is a romance that will race straight into your heart' - Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling authorA forbidden love forces a shift in gears in the next sizzling Formula 1 romance from the internationally bestselling author of Cross the Line.Formula 1 driver Zaid Yousef is back - though he's not sure he wants to be. After a crash last season left the seven-time world champion with two broken wrists and a hesitance to get back behind the wheel, his future in the sport is nothing short of uncertain. Saddled with an unfinished contract and expectations to win a record-shattering title, the only choice is for him to return . . . right The press turned Ava Farahani's life upside down in the last few years, forcing her to leave her job in marketing and the world of F1 she grew up in. She knows she should stay far away from the track, but the draw of the sport she loves is too strong to resist.A preseason event brings the two together for one hot, reckless night, and weeks later, results in a positive pregnancy test. Ava desperately wants to be a mother, and the baby gives Zaid a newfound drive to survive the season and break the world record.There's just one little problem: Ava is a team principal's daughter . . . and Zaid is their biggest rival.Readers LOVE Crash Into You'Absolutely gorgeous''Emotional, engaging and evocative''The chemistry in this book is absolute chefs kiss''If you love a sports romance then this is definitely one I recommend''The chemistry, emotional vulnerability and high stakes kept me hooked''So perfect I have no words''Laughing, sobbing, kicking my feet . . . I am once again obsessed''Absolutely worth the read!'Tropes:F1 driver x rival team principal's daughterGrumpy x sunshineHe falls first and harderUnexpected pregnancyMCs in their 30s.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Edinburgh Nights is essential reading for fans of urban fantasy'- The British Fantasy SocietyOne final adventure for Ropa Moyo - orphan, mischief-maker and failed magician. Secrets of the First School is the mystery-filled finale to T. L. Huchu's enchanting Edinburgh Nights series.'I've had my arse kicked more times than I can count'Ropa Moyo is dead, banished to the Other Place by the reanimated spirit of Henry Dundas, First Viscount Melville of Scotland. Turns out being on the losing side sucks worse than being skint.Now, the Cult of Dundas intends to ascend to godhood, spreading its corrupting reach from Edinburgh to all of Scotland's schools of magic. Ropa must find some way to escape the Other Place, save her sister and gather allies across the country before Edinburgh falls.A royal plot, a family secret and a stolen body. As Scotland descends into petty in-fighting, Ropa's only hope lies in her grandmother's final secret: the first school of magic.An ancient power is returning . . . and is hungry for revenge.\* \* \*Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series:'Fast-moving and entertaining . . . Stupendously engaging'- Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series'I am such a fan of T. L. Huchu and this series - I recommend it to everyone I meet'- Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six'I highly recommend The Library of the Dead'- Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy is the third novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.For Dorothea Cassidy, Thursdays are special - a welcome respite from her duties as a vicar's wife. Then she is strangled, and Thursdays are never the same again.With the summer carnival underway in the small town of Otterbridge, Inspector Ramsay begins a painstaking investigation. He discovers that Dorothea had taken on a number of deserving cases, including a sick and lonely old woman, a disturbed adolescent and a compulsive gambler. Now these people are haunted, in one way or another, by Dorothea's goodness. And even her immediate family have secrets to hide. But which of them could possibly have wanted her dead It's not until a second body is discovered that Ramsay starts to understand how Dorothea lived - and why she died. With the carnival festivities in full swing and dusk falling, Ramsay's murder investigation reaches its chilling climax . . .Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet again.Praise for Ann Cleeves:'Ann Cleeves is a stone cold genius' - Marian Keyes, author of My Favorite Mistake'Everything Ann Cleeves writes is incredible' - Richard Osman, author of The Thursday Murder Club'Ann Cleeves's elegance as a wordsmith, the ingenuity of her plots, and the depth of her characters can be matched by few writers' - David Baldacci, author of The 6:20 Man.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Alan Banks mystery-suspense novels are the best series on the market. Try one and tell me I'm wrong' - Stephen King'Move over Ian Rankin - there's a new gunslinger in town looking to take over your role as top British police procedural author . . .' Independent on SundayWhen Alan Banks receives a disturbing message from his brother, Roy, he abandons the peaceful Yorkshire Dales to seek him out amidst the bright lights of London. But Roy seems to have vanished into thin air.Meanwhile, DI Annie Cabbot is called to a quiet stretch of road just outside Eastvale, where a young woman has been found dead in her car. In the victim's pocket, scribbled on a slip of paper, police discover Banks's name and address.Living in Roy's empty South Kensington house, Banks finds himself digging into the life of the brother he never really knew, nor even liked. And as he begins to uncover a few troubling surprises, the two cases become sinisterly entwined . . .Strange Affair is a pulse-pounding, high-octane tale. If you enjoyed it, then you'll love the next instalment in the Banks series - which became the major British ITV drama DCI Banks - Piece of My Heart.Critical acclaim for the Inspector Banks series:'A powerfully moving work' - Ian Rankin'Top-notch police procedure' - Jeffery Deaver'A wonderful novel' - Michael Connelly'An addictive crime-novel series' - The New York Times'A guaranteed page-turner' - Mirror'Demonstrates how the crime novel, when done right, can reach parts that other books can't . . . A considerable achievement' - The Guardian'One of the most authentic and atmospheric of crime series' - The Independent'The master of police procedural' - The Mail on Sunday'Near, perhaps even at the top of, the British crime writers' league' - The Times. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Underestimate this underdog at your peril . . .Buckle up for Underdogs, an adrenaline-fueled action-thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Spider Shepherd series.'He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real' - Daily Mail'A writer at the top of his game' - Sunday Express'Kickass action, high stakes and nail-biting excitement. Underdogs delivers on all with flying colors and then some' - Best Thriller BooksOnce a fearless SAS hero, Andy 'Deadman' Bird now battles the harsh streets of London after a catastrophic mission stripped him of his hearing, career, home and marriage. His only solace is Tyson, his fiercely loyal and battle-tested dog.When fate thrusts them into the path of a chilling alleyway murder, Andy and Tyson become the next targets. Who are these relentless hunters, and what dangerous secrets are they willing to kill for Desperate and cornered, Andy reaches out to his former brothers-in-arms - a team who owe him their very lives. But as they unravel a sinister web of organised crime and deadly political plots, who will be saving who this time Praise for Stephen Leather'Grabs the reader by the throat' - Daily Mail'Wow! It's SO good. I never thought anyone could equal Spider Shepherd but I was wrong!' - Reader Review'Explosive' - The Sun'This book had me fully consumed from the first chapter, and I was really hooked, burning the midnight oil until I finished it' - Reader Review'Enthralling' - Financial Times'If you enjoy action packed thrillers, then this is one for you. It is full of good characters with a believable plot and a brilliant canine character in Tyson!' - Reader Review'A master of the thriller genre' - Irish Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Funny, unexpected and touching' - Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of LondonReturn to the cosy fantasy world of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes series with Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree, a freshly baked adventure featuring fan-favorite, foul-mouthed bookseller Fern.Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller's life for decades, but now, in the face of crippling ennui, transplants herself to the city of Thune to hang out her shingle beside a long-absent friend's coffee shop. What could be a better pairing Surely a charming renovation montage will cure what ails her!If only things were so simple . . .It turns out that fixing your life isn't a one-time prospect, nor as easy as a change of scenery and a lick of paint.A drunken night sees the rattkin waking far from home in the company of a legendary warrior, an imprisoned chaos-goblin with a fondness for silverware, and an absolutely thumping hangover.As together they fend off a rogue's gallery of ne'er-do-wells trying to claim the bounty the goblin represents, Fern may finally reconnect with the person she actually is when nothing seems inevitable . . .Brigands & Breadknives was a No.7 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 17th Nov.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*Now with an unmissably swoony bonus chapter, exclusive to paperback\*\*Hiding is her strength. Seeking her out is his weakness . . . Law Maker is an opposites-attract, billionaire, age-gap, single-dad contemporary romance, perfect for fans of intense, protective heroes and heroines overcoming trauma to find their happily-ever-after.Invisibility has been Clara's go-to survival skill since childhood. She hides behind her thick glasses and heavy fringe, working as a teaching assistant at the exclusive Molton Prep.Her one secret indulgence Watching the gorgeous but intimidating aristocrat and judge Lord Rafe Sterling sweep into school to collect his son, Oscar. A girl with a background like hers should avoid Rafe at all costs . . .When Rafe finds out that Clara told Oscar his brain 'works differently', he bulldozes his way past the school rules to confront her, but is shocked by how much the shy woman affects him. He wants Clara very badly.But Clara is not who she says she is. She's in trouble, her fear runs deep - and Rafe won't see the danger until it's too late. He might just have to break every rule in the book for her . . .Readers LOVE Law Maker:'An emotional rollercoaster''Literally couldn't put this down - and finished at 3.15am! Susie Tate writes terrific FMCs - vulnerable but with a core of strength''All the emotions, all the angst, all the cute moments''Rafe is just swoony and I want to hug Clara so much''I am so stingy with 5 star ratings but Susie knocks it out of the park again''Susie is so clever with her writing of neurodiverse characters''The action exploded across the pages''Clara's empathy with Ozzie was beautiful and then her interactions with his father were heartbreakingly touching''Plenty of tension, heartache, humour, and steam'Content note: this book features scenes of domestic violence. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Longlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger, 2026'Brilliant' - Ian Rankin'Full of dash and atmosphere' - The TimesThe latest historical mystery from D. V. Bishop sees Cesare Aldo face his demons in Renaissance Italy . . .Venice. Winter, 1539.When Cesare Aldo learns of a conspiracy to assassinate Duke Cosimo de' Medici, he is hired to protect the ruler of Florence - with his life, if necessary. The deadly attack which follows leads to bodies, bloodshed - and something far more dangerous.Those behind the plot obtain a journal of the duke's containing explosive secrets that - in the wrong hands - could destroy all of Florence. Aldo must hunt down those responsible and reclaim the journal, or face banishment from the city and everyone he loves.The trail leads him towards the one place Aldo has sworn to never return, a city of masks and lies where he has no allies and far too many enemies: Venice.The fate of a dynasty rests on his shoulders - if he can make it out alive . . .Carnival of Lies is the fifth Cesare Aldo mystery by D. V. Bishop, preceded by A Divine Fury, City of Vengeance, The Darkest Sin and Ritual of Fire.'A brilliantly entertaining historical thriller that twists and turns like the very calli and canali of Venice itself' - Philip Gwynne Jones, author of the Nathan Sutherland Venice mysteries.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the internationally bestselling author of The Serpent and the Wings of Night comes a dark fantasy filled with heart-pounding romance, betrayal and vengeful gods. Set in the world of the Crowns of Nyaxia series.She was commanded to kill him with a single strike to the heart. She didn't expect her own to betray her.A mission to kill . . .Sylina is a trained assassin and dedicated acolyte of the Arachessen, followers of the goddess of fate. When the brutal vampire conqueror Atrius arrives on the shores of her human homeland, Sylina is tasked with her most critical mission yet: infiltrate his army, earn his trust . . . and kill him.A connection she cannot deny . . .Atrius is a terrifying warrior, carving an unstoppable path through the kingdom of Glaea. But when Sylina joins his ranks as his new seer, she glimpses a dark and shocking past - and a side of him that reminds her far too much of herself.A goddess to obey . . .Sylina's orders are clear: Atrius cannot live. Yet Sylina is unable to deny her growing attraction to Atrius - a connection that is forbidden by her vows. A connection that could cost her everything . . .Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is a standalone fantasy romance set in the Crowns of Nyaxia world, full of heart-wrenching forbidden romance, dark curses and epic battles.Perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen and Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash series.\*\*\*Discover the Crowns of Nyaxia novel you'll want to sink your teeth into . . .'Oh my. That was absolutely wild''The slow burn is perfect, and I really enjoy the pace . . . Miss Carissa has made another masterpiece''6/5 stars, this is excellent fantasy romance!'The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The truce is over. But has the end begun An unmissable return to the critically-acclaimed Old Man's War series, from Hugo Award-winner and science fiction master John Scalzi.For ten years a fragile truce has held between the Colonial Union, Earth and the alien Conclave. But the Consu, the most advanced species in the galaxy, are descending into a civil war that threatens to touch every living soul in interstellar space.Gretchen Trujillo is used to the monotony of work within the Colonial Union's bureaucracy. But her mundane life ends the moment she's recruited for a secret mission, where she's joined by envoys from every powerful faction in space. Gretchen must navigate a web of alien intrigue to uncover a truth that will reshape the destiny of every known species, or erase humans and aliens from the stars forever.\* \* \*Praise for the Old Man's War series'John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today'- Joe Hill, author of King Sorrow'Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced'- Wall Street Journal'It gladdens the reader's heart . . . great fun'- Daily Telegraph.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A swashbuckling, high stakes, queer romance, set on the high seas, between a man fallen through time and the pirate captain he's falling for . . .Laszlo Morgenstern has watched his friends fall in love while he's been off globetrotting. Forced to return home after struggling to write his latest book, his sister Louise drags him aboard a replica of the renowned pirate ship She Deceitful that sank in 1718, and he can finally see all the pieces of his book coming together.Overcome with wonder, he's drawn to the captain's cabin where he finds a blue wool coat. He pulls it on, only to travel 300 years in the past - this time with a knife to his throat at the hands of the handsome Captain Silas Night.Laszlo thinks the jacket might be his way home, but as he grows increasingly attracted to the magnetism of Silas, he must choose between returning alone, more heartbroken than before he arrived, or to stay with the love of his life, knowing how, when and where it all ends . . .If I Go Down With This Ship by Colby Wilkens is a daring, adventure romcom about taking a chance on love to defy impossible odds.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ready for bedtime with Bear's Nap, a fantastically funny story about an adorable bear trying to get to sleep, full of animal noises that young children will love to join in with. From the reliably brilliant creator of Tidy and Monkey and Me.All Bear wants is a quiet nap . . . but he can't work out who is keeping him awake with their cheep cheeping. An increasingly frustrated bear leaves his cosy cave to ask the other animals, but they none of them cheep. Maybe the culprit is closer to home Little ones will love meeting all the animals, and joining in with their familiar noises, in this very funny, warm, and beautifully illustrated story. Multi-award-winning Emily Gravett is at the height of her powers in this wonderful rhyming tale with a surprise comic ending.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026 Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an funny out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children aged 8+ and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher, author of The CreakersCan a dog from outer space save the world When Prez meets Sputnik - a small, loud alien - he's shocked to hear that the world is about to be destroyed. Unless Prez can show Sputnik ten things worth seeing or doing on Earth . . .But Prez's list of amazing things is not quite the same as Sputnik's - will it be enough to save the planet 'A wonderful and exciting story about friendship and appreciating what you have' - Independent. Lenton, Steven (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Last Night in Montreal is literary crime fiction of the highest order' - The Sunday TimesThe stunning novel about life on the run, the debut novel of the bestselling author of Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel.Lilia has always been an enigma. When she disappears without trace, her lover Eli follows a mysterious trail of correspondence to Montreal, where he hopes to discover the truth. But this isn't the first time Lilia has disappeared, or someone has tried to find her . . .Last Night in Montreal is a breathtakingly plotted and intelligent game of cat-and-mouse; between lovers, between detectives and trails, and of lost people attempting to capture the elusive truth of their own lives.Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.\*\*Exit Party, the seventh novel from global bestselling author Emily St. John Mandel, is available to pre-order now\*\*.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE NEW STATESMAN AND THE TLSA landmark collection by the iconic writer Jamaica Kincaid.'Curious and idiosyncratic and enjoyable' - Zadie Smith'An unaffectedly sumptuous, irresistible writer' - Susan Sontag'What a writer' - Ali Smith'Both a daughter of Brontë and Woolf and her own inimitable self' - The Wall Street Journal'If you are new to Kincaid, I envy you' - Jackie KayThat's the way I write. It's never going to stop. And the more it makes people annoyed the more I will do it. Jamaica Kincaid was born Elaine Potter Richardson in Antigua in 1949. She has always been herself. Her work began to be published after she moved to New York at the age of nineteen, and by 1974 she was contributing to The New Yorker's 'Talk of the Town' column, where she later became a staff writer.This is a blazing collection of essays and articles that spans more than five decades of Jamaica Kincaid's writing. From Muhammad Ali, Diana Ross, gardening and motherhood, to colonialism and the act of writing, Putting Myself Together shows how this witty and fearless writer became one of the most remarkable and influential voices of a generation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An instant No. 1 Sunday Times & New York Times Bestseller, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a twisting tale of power, immortality and the terrifying price of freedom from V. E. Schwab.This beautiful, collectable paperback edition features a striking sprayed edge.Three women share one desire: to break the rules men use to bind them.1532. León, Spain: María, wild and wily, knows beauty is her only currency. So when an alluring stranger offers her a dark alternative path, María makes a desperate choice.1827. London: Charlotte lives a cloistered life, her heart full of impossible wants. Swept away by a beautiful widow's invitation, Charlotte discovers she can buy her freedom - if she sells her soul.2019. Boston: Alice moved across the world to escape her past. But a one-night stand gives her a thirst for answers . . . and retribution.Defying time and all odds, these women's fates become tangled like roots. This is a story about life: how it ends, and how it starts again.\* \* \* 'A rich, lush labyrinth of a book . . . It had me by the throat from the first page'- Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters'Nobody can write like V. E. Schwab'- Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's Keeper'I absolutely devoured it . . . It's utterly absorbing, atmospheric and perfectly gothic'- Bridget Collins, author of The Binding'Schwab has impressively woven a compelling character drama and feminist critique into a horror thriller . . . goes down as easy as that happy-hour cocktail'- The New York Times'Spanning centuries, this entrancing queer love story follows three women . . . Lyrical and immersive'- Cosmopolitan V. E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/06/2025.…