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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Joy is an unforgettable story about a determined young woman and her voyage of self-discovery, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.Allegra Dixon has never felt loved or wanted. Rejected by her mother - a cold, beautiful socialite - and her absentee military father, Allegra's only escape from her lonely existence is through books and her own rich fantasy world.When she marries her childhood sweetheart, Shepherd Williams, it seems Allegra's life has finally taken a turn for the better. But as Shep is pulled into the dark world of military conflict, he is slowly destroyed by the horrors he has seen in combat, and becomes a dangerous man that Allegra doesn't recognize.Desperate for a fresh start, Allegra leaves a job she loves in New York and moves to California to start a new life. She takes a position as assistant to film score composer Henry Platt, a man with a reputation for creative genius and an intense, frenetic personality.As new opportunities arise and hard challenges continue to bar her path to happiness - can Allegra finally find the joy and fulfilment she truly deserves.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover all the different animals in Busy Safari! Help the elephants cool down, make a cheetah run really fast and find out who is hiding in the mud in this fun book about amazing African animals.Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will delight little ones with gentle rhyming text, easy-to-handle mechanisms and wonderful illustrations by Yi-Hsuan Wu, which is part of the popular Busy Book series.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Discover more amazing animal adventures with Busy Zoo, Busy Pets and Busy Farm.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Push, pull and slide the colourful scenes to bring a classic story to life in this delightful introduction for toddlers to Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book.Little ones can immerse themselves in a magical world as they follow Mowgli on his wild adventures, meeting kind Baloo and fearsome Shere Khan along the way.Reimagined for a new generation with vibrant illustrations by Miriam Bos, this is perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, with the story retold in gentle rhyming text to capture their imagination and easy-to-handle mechanisms to develop fine motor skills.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Discover more magical tales in the First Stories series with Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and Alice in Wonderland.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Blast off on an adventure with the Space Cadets! From beloved children's author-illustrator Alex T. Smith, the bestselling creator of Claude and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a funny and fast-paced illustrated adventure through space.Filled with out-of-this world illustrations on every page, Astrid and the Space Cadets: Danger at the Black Lagoon! is perfect for fans of Grimwood and Bad Guys, and for kids who are ready to read by themselves.Astrid and the gang are excited to help two scientists track down a mysterious, never before seen fish rumoured to be living on an underwater planet. But it isn't long before things take a shocking turn when Astrid and the Space Cadets discover that they have been tricked - the scientists are actually infamous Intergalactic Sea Bandits!Can the gang catch the Sea Bandits and rescue the treasure It's going to prove a difficult job especially when they find themselves swallowed whole by one of the Guard Sharks . . .Join Astrid and the gang on more adventures in Attack of the Snailiens and Race from Planet Peril.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Push, pull and slide the scenes to take a trip to the seaside in Busy Beach! Enjoy playing with a beach ball, building a towering sandcastle and buying a tasty ice-cream!Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will delight little ones with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Discover more holiday adventures in the Busy Book world with Busy Airport, Busy Holiday and Busy Safari.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the bestselling picture book team behind A Dress with Pockets, Lily Murray and Jenny Løvlie, are back in another a funny, fashion-filled story. The Dress with 100 Pockets is for children who don't just want dresses for special occasions, but for every day adventuring too!Lucy and Aunt Augusta run the Fabulous Fashion Store. Aunt Augusta tends the tills, while Lucy designs the dresses. And not just any dresses, Lucy's speciality is dresses with pockets - pockets for anything you could wish for! There are book pockets, cook pockets, cosy little nook pockets, deep pockets, sheep pockets, time-to-go-to-sleep pockets . . .One day, Lucy is invited to show off her designs at the Fabulous Fashion Show! She gets to work. Will she be able to create something truly spectacular A gorgeous follow up to A Dress with Pockets, inspiring creativity and adventure.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join the fun of Toddler Time! Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose is a wonderful dinner time story about table manners, from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and Nick Sharratt.With a free audio reading via a QR code!Duck won't eat his carrots. Moth's eating the cloth, and Sheep would rather sleep than wash the dishes. Thank goodness some of the animals know how to behave. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book - you've never been to a dinner party like it!In a sturdy board book format, Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose is perfect for younger readers and ideal for reading out loud together! Julia Donaldson's charming story and Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make this bright and playful book a sure winner.A series of first books for relatable toddler experiences, look out for other Toddler Time stories: Animal Music, Hippo Has a Hat, and Goat Goes to Nursery. Nick Sharratt (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Push, pull and slide the colourful scenes to bring a classic story to life in this delightful introduction for toddlers to Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland!Little ones can immerse themselves in a magical world as they follow Alice down the rabbit hole, meeting a cast of wondrous characters, including the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts.Reimagined for a new generation with vibrant illustrations by Nadia Gunawan, this is perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, with the story retold in gentle rhyming text to capture their imagination and easy-to-handle mechanisms to develop fine motor skills.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover.Discover more magical tales in the First Stories series with Beauty and the Beast, The Jungle Book and Snow White. Nadia Gunawan (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, an interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details, a surprise mirror ending and an adorable animal character, Dot! From the range of joyful preschool books created by Camilla Reid, and with distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Is Dot in the Tree is perfect for toddlers.Little children will love sliding the easy-to-use tabs to discover where Dot is hiding, and then finding themselves in the mirror at the end.Look out for Is Dot in the House.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A funny rhyming adventure for preschoolers with tabs to push, pull and slide on every page. From award-winning author Ian Whybrow, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, co-creator of The Gruffalo.Look out - there's a Ticklemonster about! And he's off to tickle all his animal friends, from the pigs on the farm to penguins at the zoo. Join Tom and Bear as they follow him on his adventures, but watch out - you might get tickled too!With a laugh-out-loud text full of witty rhymes and silly scenarios from Ian Whybrow, and illustrations by The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler that are bursting with funny details, The Tickle Book: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is perfect for sharing - and there's a fun interactive tab to push, pull or slide on every page, so children can join in the fun!Discover more interactive fun in the Tom and Bear series with The Christmas Bear: A Push, Pull and Slide Book.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join in the fun at the zoo with this brilliantly funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, packed full of favourite animals!\*\*\*Previously published as What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday\*\*\*The two thieves Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh are planning to steal a monkey from the zoo - and then use him to pinch the Queen's crown! Luckily a certain crime-busting ladybird is holidaying in the very same city . . . and she and her animal friends have got a plan . . . Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside and What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Devils Sing is a rural, atmospheric YA horror, perfect for fans of Stephen King.In the shadows of a small Georgia town, four unlikely allies must unravel the sinister secrets behind a local teen's disappearance during the eerie Cicada Festival.When Dawson Sumter goes missing, all he leaves behind is a smattering of blood in room 4 of the debt-ridden motel owned by Neera Singh's family.Disappearances like this aren't uncommon in the rural Georgia town of Carrion. Especially during the Cicada Festival, which takes place every thirteen years when a cicada brood returns from underground, shrieking their deafening screams.Desperate to find out if Dawson is still alive, Neera joins forces with three other local teens: Isaiah, clandestine true crime podcaster; Reid, son of the wealthiest man in the region; and Sam, estranged daughter of the local hitman.As they find themselves entangled in a messy web of secrets and lies, they discover just how deep the rot in Carrion goes . . .'Xan Kaur masterfully weaves small-town mystery with an unrelenting sense of dread' - Nick Brooks, author of Promise Boys.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winnie-the-Pooh and the Party is a charming rhyming adventure featuring the best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood.It's Rabbit's birthday and that means party time in the Hundred Acre Wood! With all our beloved characters in attendance, name badges are a must. But spelling can be tricky, as Booh Pear, Tiddle and Wiglet find out . . .With gentle rhyming verse by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne's classic poem 'Teddy Bear', this is a delightful and heart-warming rhyming adventure about true friendship and having fun, with charming illustrations from Mark Burgess, in the style of E.H. Shepard.This authorised sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh and his best friends, Christopher Robin and Piglet.Discover more rhyming adventures in Winnie-the-Pooh and Me and Winnie-the-Pooh at the Palace.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A funny forest folktale for little rebels with big hearts, from the creator of New York Times Best Illustrated Book, Little Red.In the heart of the woods by the oldest oak tree, you might find a fierce little girl. Her name is Robin Hood, and she is about to go on a rollicking adventure full of mischief and mayhem. The Sheriff is taking something from everybody - from the farms, the village and the forest itself! Can Robin protect her people from the thieving Sheriff This funny and fierce adventure story about standing up for what's right is created by the award-winning author and illustrator of Little Red, Rapunzel and Luna and the Sky Dragon, Bethan Woollvin. Robin Hood reimagines the traditional English folktale, this time with a little girl at the helm of the story - and with Bethan's bright, bold and iconic illustrations.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Superstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals. This second title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. It is fully illustrated throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.'Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph! Gorgeously illustrated and a joyfully escapist adventure.' - Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being GoodSome legends are born, some are drawn . . .Famous works of art are disappearing from all over the world. One moment they are there, the next, they have crumbled to dust. Peanut Jones, artist and adventurer, and her friends suspect it might have something to do with the magical world of Chroma and the wicked Mr White's plot to wipe out colour, art and creativity. It's time to head back to the Illustrated City and help the resistance fight back. . .\*Winner of The Week Junior's Cover of the Year Award\*Praise for the first title in the series Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City:'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob's illustrations are full of wit and warmth . . . I need to know what happens next!' - Nadia Shireen'A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity' - Anna James, author of the Pages & Co series'Look at this utter beauty . . . This book is EPIC' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of the Amelia Fang series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Even in the darkest of times, love conquers all . . .From Mary Wood, bestselling author of the Jam Factory Girls series, A Lasting Promise is a gripping historical novel - full of powerful, heartfelt emotion, set around the Second World War.France, 1943. As war casts its shadow over Europe, the tranquil life of Sister Angelica's convent is disrupted by the arrival of Nazi forces. Inside the convent, the nuns offer refuge to children in need of care and protection. Despite the ever-present risks, Angelica is determined to honour her promise to keep them safe. Each day is a testament to courage and hope, even when unexpected challenges arise.London, 1963. Angelica has made a new life for herself in East London's Stepney. Despite the shadows of war, she is nurturing a family of her own with hope and resilience, ready to embrace the future with open arms. Yet, as life often reminds us, the past has a way of weaving itself back into our present when we least expect it . . .'Wood is a born storyteller' - Lancashire Evening Post.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join the fun of Toddler Time! Hippo Has a Hat is a brilliant rhyming story from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and Nick Sharratt. The perfect first book for toddlers who are learning to get dressed.With a free audio reading via a QR code!There's chaos in the clothes shop when the animals go on a glorious shopping spree. Zebra's zip is stuck and Toad's tracksuit is far too big, but Flamingo finds a stylish bag, and Caterpillar's shoes are really cool. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book, so join in the fun - you've never seen a fashion show like it!In a sturdy board book format, Hippo Has a Hat is perfect for younger readers and ideal for reading out loud together! Julia Donaldson's charming story and Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make this bright and playful book a sure winner.A series of first books for relatable toddler experiences, look out for other Toddler Time stories: Animal Music, Chocolate Mousse For Greedy Goose, and Goat Goes to Nursery. Nick Sharratt (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for FictionA classic . . . I'll be rereading it the rest of my life' - Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!'I just didn't put it down' - Miranda July, author of All FoursA medical crisis brings one man close to death - and to love, art, and beauty - in a profound and luminous novel by award-winning author Garth Greenwell.A poet's life is turned inside out by a sudden, wrenching pain. The pain brings him to his knees, and eventually to the ICU. Confined to bed, plunged into the dysfunctional American healthcare system, he struggles to understand what is happening to his body, as someone who has lived for many years in his mind.This is a searching, sweeping novel set at the furthest edges of human experience, where the forces that give life value - art, memory, poetry, music, care - are thrown into sharp relief. Time expands and contracts. Sudden intimacies bloom. Small Rain surges beyond the hospital to encompass a radiant vision of human life: our shared vulnerability, the limits and possibilities of sympathy, the ideal of art and the fragile dream of America. Above all, this is a love story of the most unexpected kind.'Exquisite' - Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'Fundamentally about the beauty of life' - Alice Winn, author of In Memoriam'A fierce, beautiful novel' - Sarah Moss, author of Ripeness'Beautiful, evocative' - The Times. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introducing Inspector Jimmy Perez. Raven Black is the first book in Ann Cleeves's bestselling Shetland detective series, adapted into a major BBC One crime drama starring Douglas Henshall.A remote community with a killer in their midst . . .On New Year's Day, Shetland lies buried beneath a deep layer of snow. Trudging home, Fran Hunter's eye is drawn to a vivid splash of colour on the white ground, ravens circling above. It is the strangled body of her teenage neighbour. As Fran opens her mouth to scream, the ravens continue their deadly dance . . .The body is found close to the home of a lonely outcast and local suspicion falls firmly on him. But when Inspector Jimmy Perez insists on broadening the search for suspects, a veil of distrust and fear is thrown over the entire community. As the case develops, Perez finds himself peering deeper into the past of the Shetland Islands than anyone wants to go.The case files of Jimmy Perez continue in White Nights, the thrilling second Shetland novel.Praise for the gripping and atmospheric Shetland series:'Cleeves' setting is beautifully evoked . . . this is as finely crafted and satisfying as a well-made piece of furniture - just look at the workmanship' - The Times'Like a smoky Shetland peat fire, this elegantly written, slow-burning intrigue shrouds you in mystery and crackles with inner heat' - Peter James, author of the bestselling Roy Grace series'A most satisfying mystery set in an isolated and intriguing location. Jimmy Perez is a fine creation' - Peter Robinson, author of the DCI Banks series. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Immensely fun and sexy. . .this book combines everything I love about dark academia and new adult! Autumn Woods wrote a winner!' - Sunday Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood.He'd burn the world down for her . . . but she plans to burn his to the ground.Ophelia Winters wants revenge.Isolated in the Scottish Highlands, Sorrowsong University usually only welcomes students from the most powerful and corrupt families. Ophelia doesn't belong, but a rare scholarship grants her the perfect opportunity to investigate her parents' 'accidental' death near the castle grounds. Her plan Keep her head down to find out what truly happened and punish those responsible. The last thing she needs is to wind up in a mafia war or step on the toes of actual royalty.Things get off to a rocky start when she runs afoul of the mysterious Alex Corbeau-Green - son of her prime suspect. As far as she's concerned, he is just a younger version of his billionaire father. A monster hiding beneath a beautiful façade.Loneliness has been Ophelia's only dependable companion for years. But when an unknown tormentor begins to stalk her, she realizes she may not be able to survive Sorrowsong on her own. It's Alex who becomes her unexpected ally-and alibi for murder. And as she begins to fall for the soft heart that hides beneath his hard exterior, her hunger for revenge wavers for the first time.Can she really bring herself to destroy everything he's ever known Mystery. Murder. Revenge. Welcome to Sorrowsong University . . .A dark academia TikTok sensation packed with romantic suspense, murder, and addictive, enemies-to-lovers tension.READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH NIGHTSHADE'EVERYTHING I needed and more-5 stars, no hesitation.''It completely took over my life, and I have zero regrets. . .Think dark academia, eerie Scottish highlands, and secrets lurking around every corner.''YOU WILL WANT TO DEVOUR AND SAVOUR THIS BOOK ALL AT ONCE''Literally no words right now. 10 stars.'-----NIGHTSHADE IS BOOK ONE IN THE SORROWSONG DUOLOGY.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is a cosy fantasy tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams and even sweeter romance.'Reading this book was like sitting in the sun . . . A warm, peaceful delight of a novel' - Katherine Arden, author of The Bear and the NightingaleEvery home needs a little magic . . .Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people, and as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn't had to.She and her assistant Caz, a sentient spider plant, have spent most of the last eleven years sequestered among the empire's precious spellbooks, protecting the magic for the city's elite. But a revolution is brewing, and when the library goes up in flames Kiela and Caz steal whatever books they can and flee to the faraway island where she grew up. But to her dismay, in addition to a nosy - and very handsome - neighbour, she finds the town in disarray.The empire has slowly been draining power from the island, and now Kiela is determined to make things right. But opening up her own spellshop comes with its own risks - the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela starts to make a place for herself among the townspeople, she realizes she must break down the walls she has kept so high . . .From award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop is a cottagecore cosy fantasy following a woman's unexpected journey through the low-stakes market of illegal spell-selling and the high-risk business of starting over.Readers are in their cottagecore era . . .'If you ever played one of those cosy magical farming games and always wished there was a book like it: look no further''I want whatever this is (a cute shop where I sell spells and make jam and a hot man builds me floor to ceiling bookshelves)''This was the most heartfelt, wholesome, cosiest and cutest book I've ever read'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I absolutely loved it. Anyone interested in the relationship between tech, our bodies and our minds should bump it to the top of their queue immediately' - Zadie Smith, author of The Fraud'This bold and highly impressive debut novel has its thumb right over the sore spots of modern life' - GuardianMary is single, jobless, and on her way to Ibiza.There, at a party, she meets Tom, a brilliant chemist on the verge of launching a new drug that claims to cure the anxieties of modern life.Back in London after a heady trip, Mary begins going out with Tom and working for her sort-of-ex Lara, who has created innovative dating app designed to revolutionize the industry. As tech and pharma collide, she is forced to question what love and success mean in a world that is hurtling out of control.Electrifying, urgent, and darkly funny, Mariel Franklin's debut Bonding is a uniquely modern story of sex, tech and freedom in the messy tangle of our digital age.'Audacious, hot, deeply uncomfortable and genuinely thrilling' - Saba Sams, author of Send Nudes.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE RNA ROMANTIC THRILLER AWARD 2026 'I came for the crime and stayed for the romance' - Kat Ailes, author of The Expectant DetectivesIt's murder-cute in the first degree when a detective finds himself falling for the lead suspect in a career-making case . . . Brooklyn 99 meets The Charm Offensive in Erin Dunn's He's To Die For - the spicy, sparkling queer romance/murder mystery.He's the detective. He's the suspect. And their chemistry is . . . to die for.Detective Rav Trivedi is a rising star in the NYPD homicide squad: Ivy League education, British charm, and a solve rate that's off the charts. He's got his career all mapped out, until he's assigned the high-profile murder of a record executive.His lead suspect A ridiculously hot rock star with a clear motive and zero alibi.Rav's vow: no distractions. But as he digs deeper, he realises his number-one suspect is so much more than just criminally handsome. He's charming, complex, and utterly captivating.When matters of the heart collide with matters of the law, will Rav follow the clues, or his undeniable, dangerous desire Praise for this crime-solving, heart-stealing sensation:'Sweet, sexy and satisfying' - Alicia Thompson, bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers'A fun, sexy mix of mystery and romance. Hot, hot, hot!' - Michelle Chouinard, author of The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco'A twisty plot that will keep you guessing to the end, and enough steam to power a sauna' - Jenny Elder Moke, author of She Doesn't Have A Clue'A romp and a romance wrapped in the intrigue of a rock-solid crime plot. You'll love it' - Michael Craft, award-winning author of the Dante & Jazz Mysteries'An absolute joyride with a spectacular cast of characters!' - Hannah Morrissey, author of Hello, Transcriber'Mixes glitz and grittiness with an irresistible romance' - Amanda Sellet, author of Hate To Fake It To You.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Ingenious' - The Sunday Times'I genuinely could not put this down' - Stacey Halls'A tour de force of a gothic thriller. I devoured it' - Gillian McAllisterA Victorian gothic thriller from Elizabeth Macneal, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Doll Factory.London, 1839. Bonnie is running from a terrible crime. She and her lover Crawford have gone too far this time, and now she needs to disappear.When Crawford secures her a position as lady's maid in a grand house on the Thames, Bonnie thinks she has found safety. But Endellion is a strange place, haunted by the recent death of its mistress. As Bonnie comes to understand the family who live here, she begins to question what secrets might be lying behind the house's paper-thin walls. Because Crawford is watching, and perhaps he is plotting his greatest trick yet . . .'Gothic and gripping, full of twists and turns. I was hooked from the first page' - Flora Carr'A book to sink into and relish. Dark, clever, with a twist worthy of your attention' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave'Taut, propulsive, beautifully done' - Susan Stokes-Chapman.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'We need this message more than ever' - Malala YousafzaiThe Sunday Times bestseller.Hard-hitting and uplifting true stories of the women around the world facing extreme gender inequality who, when the wider community supports them to challenge the status quo, improve life for the whole of society. The Moment of Lift is a timely and necessary call to action for women's empowerment.The right to: Spend your own money. Go to school. Earn an income. Access contraceptives. Work outside the home. Walk outside the home. Choose whom to marry. Get a loan. Start a business. Own property. Divorce a husband. See a doctor. Drive a car. All of these rights are denied to women in some parts of the world.'How can we summon a moment of lift for human beings - and especially for women Because when you lift up women, you lift up humanity.'In this moving and compelling book, Melinda shares the stories of the inspiring people she's met during her work and travels around the world and the lessons she's learned from them. As she writes in the introduction, 'That is why I had to write this book - to share the stories of people who have given focus and urgency to my life. I want all of us to see ways we can lift women up where we live.'Melinda's unforgettable narrative is backed by startling data as she presents the issues that most need our attention - from child marriage to lack of access to contraceptives to gender inequity in the workplace. And, for the first time, she writes about her personal life and the road to equality in her own marriage. Throughout, she shows how there has never been more opportunity to change the world - and ourselves.When we lift others up, they lift us up, too. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Keep little hands busy this summer with The Gruffalo Magic Painting. Colour in all your favourite characters and scenes from the much-loved picture book by just adding water, for mess-free fun!The ultimate summer holiday activity book for kids - perfect for screen-free plane travel, road trips, or long journeys.This brilliant magic painting activity book is based on the bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.- 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 colourful activity book is the perfect gift for little ones out and about or at home.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!Look out for Gruffalo Granny, the brand new Gruffalo picture book adventure - coming on 10th September 2026. Axel Scheffler (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The gorgeous, devastating must-read queer love story of the summer.'It should be placed alongside modern love stories such as Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow'- CrackIT TOOK THREE CAR CRASHES TO KILL JAKEThe first crash. New Hampshire. Teenagers Theron and Jake meet in the heat of the summer. Jake is everything Theron wants to be - hot, cool, interesting. Drunk in Jake's van on their last night together, they hurtle off a dirt road at 2am.The second crash. New York City. Jake and Theron have drifted apart, but when they are reunited in the midst of a hurricane, they are both forever changed.The third crash. Texas. Driving on a lonely highway, Jake finds the oblivion he has always been chasing in one final collision, and Theron is left to grapple with the ghosts of their past.August Thompson's debut Anyone's Ghost is'Genuinely powerful' - The Irish Times'Electric' - Vogue'A beautiful exploration of the all-encompassing nature of friendship, specifically male friendship, and the devastating speed at which grief can derail your life' - Service95'This book will make you cry' - Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Everything is Illuminated. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Holding on to the belief that life had meaning and must go on, I, too, would carry on.'In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed - a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood.Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon a lost wallet, triggering a chain of events that will change the course of his life.Enter Mrs. Yeom, a retired teacher turned convenience-store owner, who, upon discovering Dokgo's act of kindness in returning her purse, offers him a meal as a token of her gratitude. Their chance encounter blossoms into an unexpected alliance when the man's bravery saves the store from ruin, earning him not just a job but a place in the heart of the neighbourhood.But just when things are looking up for Dokgo, Mrs. Yeom's troubled son, eager to sell the store, hires a detective to dig into the mysterious man's past and unearth what he seems to be trying so hard to forget . . .The Second Chance Convenience Store by Kim Ho-Yeon, translated form Korean by Janet Hong, is a moving and joyful story of a woman fighting for her community and a man who has lost everything except the will to try again.'Dok-go's realistic and encouraging relationship with the store's customers, who have their problems and aspirations resolved so well through the pages, wins everyone's hearts' - The Korea Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Spectacular and sexy fantasy' - Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous LightThe Sky on Fire is a daring, original fantasy heist adventure from Jenn Lyons, acclaimed author of the Chorus of Dragons series, that will thrill fans of Temeraire, Fourth Wing and Dragonriders of Pern.Enter a world ruled by dragons . . .Anahrod lives only for survival, forging her own way through the harsh jungles of the Deep with her titan drake by her side. Even when an adventuring party saves her from capture by a local warlord, she is eager to return to her solitary life.But this is no ordinary rescue. It's Anahrod's past catching up with her. These cunning misfits - and their frustratingly appealing dragonrider ringleader - intend to spirit her away to the dragon-ruled sky cities, where they need her help to steal from a dragon's hoard.There's just one problem: the hoard in question belongs to the current regent, Neveranimas - and she wants Anahrod dead.This soaring standalone fantasy from Jenn Lyons combines conniving dragons, lightning banter, high-stakes intrigue and a little bit of heat.Praise for The Sky on Fire:'Jenn Lyons just keeps getting better and better! The Sky on Fire is fantastic!' - Glen Cook, author of The Black Company'Its plot races like wildfire atop wit and banter . . . an unflappable delight' - Kate Elliott, author of Unconquerable Sun and Servant Mage'The love letter you've been looking for to all the things you've cherished about the fantasy genre' - R. R. Virdi, author of The First Binding.…