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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Help to cheer up Worried Unicorn in this interactive 'Who's In Your Book ' story from bestselling children's book author Tom Fletcher - now available as a board book!WHOOSH! A unicorn has galloped right into your book - how exciting!But - oh dear! This Unicorn doesn't look very excited at all. In fact, he looks quite worried.Can you help to cheer him up This brilliant story combines interactive fun with an important message about the power of friendship, and how helpful it can be to share your worries with others.Who's in Your Book Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere's a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibilityThere's an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusionThere's an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviourThere's a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindnessThere's a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up funLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs!Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 289 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Read the first book in a thrilling new fantasy series for readers aged 9+ - perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Dragon Mountain and Mia and the Lightcasters!Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she's about to become legendary . . .At home, Momo cares for her mother; while at school, her classmates tease her for mixing up reality with the magical stories her mother used to tell her.But when a terrifying death hag attacks Momo, she realizes the stories are true - Momo's mum is a Shinto goddess who used to protect the gate to Yomi, the land of the dead. Now that passageway is under attack, and countless evil spirits threaten to escape and destroy humanity. Momo - joined by a talking fox called Niko, and her former best friend, Danny - is the only one who can stop them.Can Momo embrace her identity as half-human, half-goddess to unlock her powers, force the demons back to Yomi - and save the world See what readers are saying about Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind:'If you love books with action, adventure and a heartwarming spirit, as well as many twists and turns as a bowl of ramen, this book is absolutely perfect for you' - Amaya, aged 10, LoveReading4Kids reviewer'I loved this funny, complex and exciting story! The action never stops as the author brilliantly blends adventure with Japanese folklore to deliver a barnstorming novel, with themes of adventure, family and identity' - School librarian, Reading Zone reviewer'Misa Sugiura's Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind has all the hallmarks of a fantasy classic . . . edge-of-your-seat energetic, with comic moments and emotional depth' - LoveReading4Kids reviewerLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 376 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Blue, Beatrice (illustrator). Neuware -A vibrant, joyful, and powerful story about a little girl with a LOT of strength trying to find her place in the world.Harriet isn't just strong - she's the strongest girl in the whole world! And though her super-strength is mostly wonderful, it does make things like bouncing on trampolines, mixing cake batter, and putting the cap on the toothpaste a bit, well. tricky.So when the Seriously Strong Touring Circus comes to town, Harriet thinks she might POP with excitement to see other people just like her! Hans the Hairy and Betty Biceps show her that being strong should be celebrated - and when Muscleman Max prepares to break a world record, Harriet suddenly finds herself taking a starring role in the performance- one she could never have dreamed of.This humorous and empowering read features a brilliant cast of larger-than-life characters, and a heroine that you can't help but root for. A true celebration of strength, difference, and finding a place where you truly belong.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Noor loves her mum, and all the other hijabi women in her family, but wonders why do they wear headscarves Is it so they can hide snacks for later Or because they're a super spy and hiding their secret identity Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Mum tells Bluey a lovely baby story - about how Bluey first learned to walk!Baby Bluey could roll, shuffle and even crawl backwards. but Mum was worried that she was never going to learn how to walk.This hilarious picture book is about how we all grow up in different ways.What other adventures will you go on with Bluey Also Available:Bluey: Daddy PutdownBluey: CampingBluey: Mum SchoolBluey: Christmas SwimBluey: EasterLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'An enemies to lovers must-read' - Gay Times18 years after her disappearance, the princess has returned. But what is left of her kingdom Sapphire finds herself in Eriobis with a crown, a castle and too many handmaidens to count. And so her life begins as the heir to the throne of a country she doesn't understand - a country ruled by magic and secrets.That's before she meets Ashes. A dark witch with the power to destroy Sapphire's life and kingdom. But Ashes also happens to be the only person that can help her discover the truth.And the answers might unravel the very world she's come to know.'A bewitching fantasy packed with dark secrets, luscious world building and heart shattering twists, Brenna Nation has woven a romantic and devastating tale about the things we do for love.' - Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen SoulsPerfect for fans of The Dark Tide and Six Of Crows, discover the secrets of Eriobis in this magical Sapphic story.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 427 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Help introduce your toddler to toilet training with this noisy potty book!The fun story shows little ones that even George wasn't sure about using the potty at first.Featuring a big sound button to cheer George on, this noisy board book for toddlers is the perfect potty training partner.Discover more early-learning adventures with Peppa:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Super Noisy Sound BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Talent ShowPeppa Pig: Police CarLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 10 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -An assassin, a soldier, a prince . . .and a deadly game of power, where no one knows the rules. Prepare to enter the world of Chaos and Flame - perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Legendborn. When Darling Seabreak's family were murdered by the ruthless HouLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 324 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Riotously funny and full of love, friendship and family, Yinka is the heroine we've all been waiting for.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 393 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A newly married woman longs, irrationally, for a silk umbrella; a husband chases away his wife's beloved cat; a betrayed mother impulsively sacks her housekeeper. Underneath the surface of these precisely observed tales of love, marriage and family life iLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 183 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From the bestselling author of A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime, this is the addictive Lancaster Prep novel about second chances and star-crossed love . . .'The intensity of Spence and Sylvie will pull you under, and their journey together will make you smile, cry, and gasp in shock' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEW'Spencer is everything! I laughed, cried and everything in between' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEW'Emotionally charged. A heartwrenching and steamy page turner' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEW_________Spencer Donato was Sylvie Lancaster's little secret.They fell deeply in love while at Lancaster Prep - where Sylvie's parents ran the school. Their relationship was a whirlwind of passion. But Sylvie committed the ultimate betrayal.And she lost him for good . . .Until one day she runs into him at a wedding. He's older and still unbearably handsome. Their undeniable connection draws them together.But will he trust her again Or walk away from her forever _________PRAISE FOR MONICA MURPHY:'Dark, twisty, and utterly enthralling. A page turning blend of combustible chemistry, a strong sassy heroine, dark desires and red-hot steam' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'Filled with lies, lust & betrayal . . . The heat is sizzling off the pages' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'From start to finish you are hanging onto every single word. For the last 24 hours this book was my entire life. I ate, slept and breathed this story and this couple' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'Bold, brazen, depraved, and delicious! Their chemistry is complicated and consuming. A beautiful mess - equal parts twisted and magical' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'You get so much red hot chemistry that sizzles off the pages throughout the entire read. I could not get enough of this one' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'Intense and fabulously consuming. I loved every heart-pounding, gut-wrenching, over-the-top sexy moment' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review 'Addictive, angsty and unforgettable . . . their chemistry was explosive' 5\*\*\*\*\* READER REVIEWLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 424 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'An irresistible Hitchcockian gem: a fiendishly-plotted crime novel told in crisp, elegant prose' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train 'Matsumoto was Japan's Agatha Christie' Laura Hackett, The Sunday Times'It was a puzzle with no solution. But he did not lose heart.'In a rocky cove in the bay of Hakata, the bodies of a young and beautiful couple are discovered. Stood in the coast's wind and cold, the police see nothing to investigate: the flush of the couple's cheeks speaks clearly of cyanide, of a lovers' suicide. But in the eyes of two men, Torigai Jutaro, a senior detective, and Kiichi Mihara, a young gun from Tokyo, something is not quite right. Together, they begin to pick at the knot of a unique and calculated crime.Now widely available in English for the first time, Tokyo Express is celebrated around the world as Seicho Matsumoto's masterpiece - and as one of the most fiendish puzzles ever written.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 148 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The feel-good, hilarious and swoon-worthy new book from the author of MR WRONG NUMBER'I was obsessed with Hallie and Jack right from the start' 5\* READER REVIEW'Lynn Painter never fails to make the best romcoms and this was no different! This had EVERYTHING - fake dating, only one bed, jealous love interest - I loved every SECOND!' 5\* READER REVIEW'I already know this is going to be one of my favourites of the year . . . Just perfection. I want to read this book again already' 5\* READER REVIEW__________After yet another disastrous date, Hallie Piper decides it's time to grow up.She gets a new apartment, a new haircut, and a new wardrobe. But when she logs into an app to find new love, she matches with none other than Jack: the guy the wrong kind of sparks had flown with just weeks earlier.Agreeing that they are absolutely not interested in each other, Jack and Hallie realise that they're each other's perfect wing-person - and join forces in their searches for The One. They even place a wager on who can find romance first.But when they agree to be fake dates for a wedding, all bets are off.Because as they pretend to be a couple, they struggle to remember why dating for real was a bad idea to begin with . . .__________Readers are head-over-heels for THE LOVE WAGER . . .'I had an absolute blast reading this book! I was consistently laughing out loud . . . This book is fun and entertaining and I didn't want to put it down' 5\* READER REVIEW'I LOVED this book! Read this if you love: fake dating, bookish/Jane Austen inspired banter, heroes who fall first, flirty texts, dual POV' 5\* READER REVIEW'There is something about Lynn Painters writing that is so addictive and you can't help but fly through her books because you just don't want to put the book down' 5\* READER REVIEW'Beautifully written, it was heartfelt and a little bit emotional. The friends-to-lovers and fake dating was amazing. Hallie and Jack were hilarious, I was actually laughing out loud' 5\* READER REVIEW'An adorable, perfect read that I would happily fall in love with again and again and again' 5\* READER REVIEW'This was funny and sweet and such an absolute joy to read' 5\* READER REVIEW'This book had me hooked from start to end' 5\* READER REVIEWPraise for Lynn Painter'The most sidesplittingly funny, sexual tension-filled book I've read in a long, long time. I dare you not to fall in love!' ALI HAZELWOOD, author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS 'Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. Mr Wrong Number is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of THE UNHONEYMOONERSLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Noor loves her mum, and all the other hijabi women in her family, but wonders why do they wear headscarves Is it so they can hide snacks for later Or because they're a super spy and hiding their secret identity Full of curiousity, Noor sets out to find her answer, but her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say.This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of Muslim women, curious children, and family love.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Wells, Hayley (illustrator). Neuware - When someone you love has died there will be sad days and angry days but also happy days and fun days.Nobody lives forever . and some wish they could have stayed for longer .This sensitively-written and deeply-moving picture book will help children grieve, celebrate and learn how to live and love life when a parent is gone.Praise for When I'm Gone:'Beautiful, humane and deeply moving, with illustrations that made me gasp out loud.' Phil Earle'Marguerite McLaren writes so beautifully and directly about the subject of loss. The reader is given permission to feel all of those difficult feelings that come with grief and also to celebrate happiness and life. Hayley Wells's illustrations are a perfect match. The love in this book makes it shine, I was left with such a warm glow.' Polly Dunbar'This is such a beautiful book - heartbreaking and kind and gentle and wise.' Alex LatimerWith expert advice from the charity, Child Bereavement UK.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A propulsive and dazzling debut novel set against the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act, and one Chinese girl fighting to claim her place'An engulfing, bighearted and heartbreaking novel' ANN PATCHETT, author of Women's Prize longlisted The Dutch House'A sweeping adventure of identity, love and belonging' C PAM ZHANG, Man Booker longlisted author of How Much of These Hills are Gold'An impressive and original debut' THE SUNDAY TIMES__________Daiyu was named after a ghost . . .Little Daiyu is twelve when her parents disappear. So she runs, disguising herself as a boy, to sweep the steps of Master Wang's calligraphy school in Zhifu.But this is just the beginning of a journey that sends her across an ocean to San Francisco and the lawless American west.Kidnapped. Trafficked. Betrayed.Prize virgin in a brothel.Passion. Revenge. Freedom.A woman in a man's world.Daiyu fears her name is a curse on her life.But what if it might yet set her free __________'Brilliant and devastating . . . Weaving together myth and history, Zhang's work is both timeless and utterly necessary right now' ANNA NORTH, New York Times bestselling author of Outlawed'An instant and necessary classic, easily among the best novels of this past decade. The story lingers long after its final pages' T Kira Madden, author of Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls 'An astonishing novel propelled by private and public histories, rich with reflections on self-making, moral calling, great love, and profound injustice' Megha Majumdar, author of A BurningLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 416 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mum tells Bluey a lovely baby story - about how Bluey first learned to walk!Baby Bluey could roll, shuffle and even crawl backwards. but Mum was worried that she was never going to learn how to walk.This hilarious picture book is about how we all grow up in different ways.What other adventures will you go on with Bluey Also Available:Bluey: Daddy PutdownBluey: CampingBluey: Mum SchoolBluey: Christmas SwimBluey: Easter.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian influencer Esme Higgs!Summer has always loved horses but she never thought she'd be able to learn how to ride them - not with money being so tight at home. Then she discovers the Starlight Stables where she meets a new gang of friends and learns how to ride in return for helping-out with the horses. It's a dream come true!Summer falls in love with life at the stables and especially with Luna, a beautiful dapple-grey pony. But one day, Summer arrives at the stables to find that Luna has been stolen in the night. It's up to the Starlight Stables Gang to follow the clues and rescue Luna before it's too late!Full of fun, friendship and and mystery, this is the first book in the brand-new Starlight Stables Gang series. Beautifully illustrated by Hannah George.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Blue, Beatrice (illustrator). Neuware - A vibrant, joyful, and powerful story about a little girl with a LOT of strength trying to find her place in the world.Harriet isn't just strong - she's the strongest girl in the whole world! And though her super-strength is mostly wonderful, it does make things like bouncing on trampolines, mixing cake batter, and putting the cap on the toothpaste a bit, well. tricky.So when the Seriously Strong Touring Circus comes to town, Harriet thinks she might POP with excitement to see other people just like her! Hans the Hairy and Betty Biceps show her that being strong should be celebrated - and when Muscleman Max prepares to break a world record, Harriet suddenly finds herself taking a starring role in the performance- one she could never have dreamed of.This humorous and empowering read features a brilliant cast of larger-than-life characters, and a heroine that you can't help but root for. A true celebration of strength, difference, and finding a place where you truly belong.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Read the first book in a thrilling new fantasy series for readers aged 9+ - perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Dragon Mountain and Mia and the Lightcasters!Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she's about to become legendary . . .At home, Momo cares for her mother; while at school, her classmates tease her for mixing up reality with the magical stories her mother used to tell her.But when a terrifying death hag attacks Momo, she realizes the stories are true - Momo's mum is a Shinto goddess who used to protect the gate to Yomi, the land of the dead. Now that passageway is under attack, and countless evil spirits threaten to escape and destroy humanity. Momo - joined by a talking fox called Niko, and her former best friend, Danny - is the only one who can stop them.Can Momo embrace her identity as half-human, half-goddess to unlock her powers, force the demons back to Yomi - and save the world See what readers are saying about Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind:'If you love books with action, adventure and a heartwarming spirit, as well as many twists and turns as a bowl of ramen, this book is absolutely perfect for you' - Amaya, aged 10, LoveReading4Kids reviewer'I loved this funny, complex and exciting story! The action never stops as the author brilliantly blends adventure with Japanese folklore to deliver a barnstorming novel, with themes of adventure, family and identity' - School librarian, Reading Zone reviewer'Misa Sugiura's Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind has all the hallmarks of a fantasy classic . . . edge-of-your-seat energetic, with comic moments and emotional depth' - LoveReading4Kids reviewer.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Help to cheer up Worried Unicorn in this interactive 'Who's In Your Book ' story from bestselling children's book author Tom Fletcher - now available as a board book!WHOOSH! A unicorn has galloped right into your book - how exciting!But - oh dear! This Unicorn doesn't look very excited at all. In fact, he looks quite worried.Can you help to cheer him up This brilliant story combines interactive fun with an important message about the power of friendship, and how helpful it can be to share your worries with others.Who's in Your Book Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere's a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibilityThere's an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusionThere's an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviourThere's a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindnessThere's a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The moving and heartwarming story of one woman trying to make it on her own, from the bestselling author of The Open DoorKate Freeman, the daughter of the inimitable Rose Webster, is like her mother in more ways than one. But Kate has dreams of her own, dreams that could bring great joy - or terrible sorrow.In 1960, she moves to London to become a photographer. She has her mother's strength to guide her, but is that enough With a long journey ahead of her and a lot of growing up to do, Kate will be put to the test. For her, her family and friends, the era that was dubbed 'a time of peace' proves to be anything but.Tragedy, upheaval, and the tears and laughter of family life await . . .__________Praise for Beryl Matthews:'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express'Catherine Cookson fans will love this' Woman's Own 'A winner . . . Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page' Billy Hopkins, author of Our Kid.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe unmissable new work from Ali Smith, following the dazzling Man Booker-shortlisted Seasonal quartetOne day in post-Brexit, mid-pandemic Britain, artist Sandy Gray receives an unexpected phone call from university acquaintance Martina Pelf. Martina is calling Sandy to ask for help with a mysterious question she's been left with after she's spent half a day locked in a room by border control officials for no reason she can fathom:'Curlew or curfew You choose.'And what's any of this got to do with the story of a young and talented blacksmith hounded from her trade and her home more than five hundred years ago Ali Smith's novel takes wing, soaring between our atomised present and our medieval past in the hope we can open our locked down homes and selves to all the other times, other species, other histories, other possibilities.'[An] entertaining and expert portrayal of the world we live in, seen by the most beguiling and likeable of novelistic intelligences' Telegraph'[Companion piece] makes you look at the world afresh. For me, it turned a cold and depressing day into a bright one' New StatesmanLONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2022SHORTLISTED FOR THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE 2022Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 226 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THE SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR'Perfection, every word, every moment. One of the best books I've ever read' LISA JEWELL'Wow. Amazing! Loved every page . . . If you are looking for a summer read, I've found it!' HOLLY WILLOUGHBY'Page-turning time-loop thriller . . . An intelligent puzzle full of heart and good sense' GUARDIAN'A mind-bending page-turning thriller. Non-stop thrills right from the start. A rare gem' STEVE WRIGHT, RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB'A spellbinding 'whydunnit'. A novel with a difference' SUNDAY TIMES'Skilful, satisfying. Couldn't put it down. Don't miss it!' OBSERVER, 'THRILLER OF THE MONTH'CAN YOU STOP A MURDER AFTER IT'S ALREADY HAPPENED . . . DISCOVER THE MOST TALKED ABOUT THRILLER OF THE YEAR_________It's late. You're waiting up for your son.Then you spot him: he's with someone. And - you can't believe what you see - your funny, happy teenage boy stabs this stranger.You don't know who. You don't know why. You only know your son is charged with murder. His future is lost.That night you fall asleep in despair. But when you wake . . . it is yesterday. The day before the murder.Somewhere in the past lie the answers - a reason for this crime.And your only chance to stop it . . ._________'Masterfully plotted and ingenious. One of the best books I've read this year' SUNDAY EXPRESS'A genre-defining masterpiece. An instant classic' HOLLY SEDDON'I was gripped' JANE CORRY'Brilliantly original, so tense and so moving' LUCY CLARKE'So riveting you'll pull a sickie and ignore all family and friends until the breath-taking final page' CELIA WALDEN'Mindblowingly good. I'm in awe' JANE FALLON'Fiendishly clever and flawlessly executed' ROSIE WALSHPRAISE FOR GILLIAN MCALLISTER:'Gillian McAllister just gets better and better' CLAIRE MACKINTOSH'Like watching a gripping, claustrophobic box set' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'The queen of the moral dilemma' HOLLY SEDDON'If Jodi Picoult wrote thrillers, they would look like this' ROSMUND LUPTON'Any writer can keep you turning the pages - few can make you care this much' ERIN KELLYA Sunday Times Thriller of the Year, 2022Sunday Times bestseller, April 2023 (UK)New York Times bestseller, September 2022 (USA)Over 1 million copies sold since first publication in May 2022 [Nielsen Bookscan]Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 401 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From the bestselling author of A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime, this is the deliciously dark Lancaster Prep novel that will have you hanging onto every word . . .'Whit and Summer's chemistry is absolute fire from the beginning. I'm literally STILL thinking about it after reading it TWICE!!' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'Dark, twisty, and utterly enthralling. A page turning blend of combustible chemistry, a strong sassy heroine, dark desires and red-hot steam' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review_________Whit Lancaster is the cold, heartless and devastatingly handsome bad boy at Lancaster Prep.Beautiful Summer Savage has no time for Whit. But his intense gaze traps her under a spell. Fills her with a longing she doesn't understand.When Whit gets into trouble one night, Summer invites him in. Tends to his wounds. Lets her guard down, just for a moment . . .Which is when Whit takes off in the dead of night. Taking her journal with him.Now he holds all her darkest secrets, threatening to expose her to the entire school. So Summer strikes a deal with Whit.A deal that leaves her at his mercy behind closed doors . . .But what if he's at hers _________Readers CANNOT COPE with THINGS I WANTED TO SAY . . .'Filled with lies, lust & betrayal . . . The heat is sizzling off the pages' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'From start to finish you are hanging onto every single word. For the last 24 hours this book was my entire life. I ate, slept and breathed this story and this couple' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'Bold, brazen, depraved, and delicious! Their chemistry is complicated and consuming. A beautiful mess - equal parts twisted and magical' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'Sensual and scandalous! Monica Murphy creates a world that surrounds you in Whit and Summer's story' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'The push and pull between Whit Lancaster and Summer Savage is fierce' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review'You get so much red hot chemistry that sizzles off the pages throughout the entire read when it comes to Whit and Summer. I could not get enough of this one' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader Review 'Intense and fabulously consuming. I loved every heart-pounding, gut-wrenching, over-the-top sexy moment' 5\*\*\*\*\* Reader ReviewLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 660 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Exquisite . . . readers will find themselves transformed by it' Claire Lynch'Stunning . . . dazzlingly laser-like and movingly original' Lara Feigel'Inventive and searching' Calvin Bedient'I am awestruck . . . a masterpiece' Mary GordonThe stunningly original exploration of pregnancy and childbirth by the acclaimed author of CitizenIn this, the landmark achievement that crowned the first phase of her writing career, Claudia Rankine invites us into the lives of Liv and her husband Erland, as they find themselves propelled into the classic plot: boy loves girl, girl gets pregnant. The couple's journey is charted through dreams, conversations and reflections, in a text like no other, deftly moulding language and crossing genres to arrive at new life: baby Ersatz.Plot is an inventive and engrossing meditation on pregnancy and the changes it heralds: the potential bodily cost, the loss of self, the sense of impending stasis. Each fear compounds Liv's reluctance to bring new life into a bewildering world. A profoundly daring collection, it explodes the emotive capabilities of language and form to achieve an unparalleled understanding of creation and existence.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 102 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Best books of 2021, Financial Times'Grab some popcorn and take a front row seat, because Robin Wigglesworth has an astonishing story to tell you' Tim Harford, author of How to Make the World Add Up'A fascinating account of an investment revolution' Ian Fraser, Literary Review'A magisterial, delightfully written history offering up portraits of the academic scribblers and entrepreneurial practitioners who created the index-fund revolution' The Wall Street Journal'Wigglesworth has written an important book' Patrick Hosking, Financial Editor, The Times'A terrific read' Gregory Zuckerman, author of The Man Who Solved the Market'A fascinating journey and a crucial book for anyone trying to understand the financial markets' Bradley Hope, author of Billion Dollar Whale----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------In Trillions, Financial Times journalist Robin Wigglesworth unveils the vivid secret history of index funds, bringing to life the colourful characters behind their birth, growth and evolution into a world-conquering phenomenon. It is the untold story behind one of the most pressing financial uncertainties of our time.------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------'An easy-to-understand and fun read, full of lively characters and little-known details of how finance really works today' Gillian Tett, author of Anthro-VisionLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 336 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An irresistible Hitchcockian gem: a fiendishly-plotted crime novel told in crisp, elegant prose' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train 'Matsumoto was Japan's Agatha Christie' Laura Hackett, The Sunday Times'It was a puzzle with no solution. But he did not lose heart.'In a rocky cove in the bay of Hakata, the bodies of a young and beautiful couple are discovered. Stood in the coast's wind and cold, the police see nothing to investigate: the flush of the couple's cheeks speaks clearly of cyanide, of a lovers' suicide. But in the eyes of two men, Torigai Jutaro, a senior detective, and Kiichi Mihara, a young gun from Tokyo, something is not quite right. Together, they begin to pick at the knot of a unique and calculated crime.Now widely available in English for the first time, Tokyo Express is celebrated around the world as Seicho Matsumoto's masterpiece - and as one of the most fiendish puzzles ever written.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An assassin, a soldier, a prince . . . and a deadly game of power, where no one knows the rules. Prepare to enter the world of Chaos and Flame - perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Legendborn.When Darling Seabreak's family were murdered by the ruthless House Dragon, she swore she'd get revenge. And as a deadly assassin, there's no one she'd rather take out than their bloodthirsty war general, Talon Goldhoard.Talon Goldhoard has no problem defending his lands from threats - even ones he hates, like the whispers of madness that surround his brother, the High Prince. So when he battles a ferocious girl who looks exactly like the one Caspian has painted obsessively, repeatedly, for years, Talon knows he must capture her alive - and find out exactly what kind of a threat she really is.What Talon is unprepared for is the thrilling chaos that Darling will bring into his life. With the world they both know appearing to catch fire all around them, these unlikely allies must navigate a game of power, betrayal, destiny - and love - that neither of them could ever have expected.