Random house aug 2025 (461 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER Boo! Join Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat as they celebrate Halloween in Busytown! Candy-shaped cars and trucks zoom around this mini chunky board book which is shaped like a jack-o-lantern! Inspired by Richard Scarry's bestselling storybooks!Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and all their Busytown friends are ready to celebrate Halloween! This playful, pumpkin-shaped Busytown board book is packed with colorful cars and trucks, including candy racers, a scarecrow car and more! Richard Scarry's Halloween Cars and Trucks is perfectly sized for tiny hands and makes a great Halloween gift. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ready to celebrate Halloween in this exciting new book in the Getting Ready series. Your little one will learn what to expect, from activities to costumes to treats.This edition includes a press-out sign for Halloween photo opportunities!Halloween is here, and the whole class is getting ready for fun! With the help of their teacher, they play games, make arts and crafts, and even march in a costume parade. But will the day hold more tricks or treats This engaging read-aloud will help your child prepare for Halloween, and all that comes along with it. Rahmalia, Debby (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' TimeWhat do we want to do with our one precious life What is our deepest desire In How to Dream, world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh explains how to let our deep desire nourish us and, in turn, how to keep that desire alive. If our aspiration is lost or depleted, we must rekindle it.With inspiring illustrations throughout, this pocket-sized book explains how to:¿ Get in touch with our deepest dream¿ Live our dream in every moment of daily life¿ Keep our dream alive with the help of a community¿ Protect our dream from the dampening effects of our fast-paced modern life¿ Direct energy towards lasting personal, social and political changeWith Nhat Hanh's timeless wisdom, humour and compassion, How to Dream explores how, whatever our role in society, we can live into our deep aspiration and change the direction of civilisation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first in-depth account of the economic reform program of Myanmar's ill-fated Aung San Suu Kyi government, by one of her key advisors. Best Laid Plans is a unique first-hand account of the radical economic reforms implemented in Myanmar under the ill-fated civilian government of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. These reforms, designed both to turn around Myanmar's dire economy and lay the economic foundations for democracy, were brought to a dramatic end following the military coup in Myanmar in February 2021. Written by one of Suu Kyi's key economic advisors who was imprisoned alongside her in the wake of the coup, Best Laid Plans explores the nature of the reforms, the resistance they inspired, and the events that brought this all-too brief era of change to its catastrophic conclusion.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out-that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends save the celebration.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A celebration of the fall season that encourages little ones to see the colorful leaves around them in an entirely new way. The artist uses real leaves of vibrant hues to make her oh-so-charming illustrationsnow available as a board book with sturdy pages for little hands!Every year, gusts of wind blow colorful autumn leaves to the ground. Some leaves make a crunch under foot, and others are so beautiful they deserve to be saved.In this story a young artist draws inspiration from the leaves she collects and every leaf sparks a new idea. She imagines turning a Japanese Zelkova leaf into a boat to sail far away, a Honey Locust leaf into a swing to sway in the gentle breeze, and an American Basswood leaf into a hot air balloon to float high above the trees.Little readers who turn the sturdy pages of this board book will be inspired to use their own imagination as they hunt for leaves this fall.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books.Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots of big ideas for her big adventures! Join her as she:- Surprises everyone on her birthday- Learns to be a ferocious guard dog- Moves to a new house- Becomes a TV superstar!This collection of mini adventures by the beloved Malorie Blackman is perfect to share, or for newly independent readers to read alone.'Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently' - Book TrustAlso available in the Betsey Biggalow series: Betsey Biggalow Is Here!Betsey Biggalow The DetectiveMagic BetseyHurricane Betsey. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone professor/student dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've always been the golden boy. A genius law student, the heir to my family's empire, and a dutiful son.Or, at least, that's what everything thinks. Inside, I want to set the world on fire.So I let myself indulge in the mayhem for one night. Which was enough to get caught by a villain.A villain who just so happens to be my new professor: Kayden Lockwood. A criminal teaching criminal law.I can't expose what Kayden has done without unmasking my secret life. But I can force him to taste his own poison.In a clash of titans, Kayden and I soon break and crumble.Until we're stuck in a dangerous game where there will be no winners. . .Tropes:_Villain x Monster_ Professor x Student_ Hate to Love_ Age Gap_ Gay and Bi Awakening_ Mutual Obsession_ Forbidden Romance_ Dominance and SubmissionKiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Readers devoured Kiss The Villain:'Gareth and Kayden's story completely consumed me''I loved every second of this book''Spellbinding and captivating''Rina Kent at her best''Perfection''Everything I expected and more''Breathtaking'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A group of hauntingly beautiful girls have been bound together by a cruel curse and one of them will go to any lengths to save them from their violent dance. Phantom of the Opera meets Black Swan in this breathtakingly gorgeous gothic fantasy about love and control that will never let you go.In the legendary ballet theatre of New Kora, the girls onstage enchant the audience each night with their grace and divine beauty. Before Emberlyn was the star of the show, it was her dream to become one of them . . . until she learned the price of their living nightmare.A magical curse binds the girls to the show's mastermind, Malcolm, whose invisible strings wield their limbs as if they are marionettes . . . and the commands don t stop when the curtain comes down. Each dancer is destined to turn to dust once the curse consumes her. When the troupe is invited to perform in the glitzy city of Parlizia, Emberlyn knows this could be her best chance to save them all. She meets an elusive boy made of shadows who has a magical connection to the girls. Together, they work to unravel the haunting truth about their creation and fight for their survival. But the cost of freedom might be too high, and as Emberlyn dances closer to the edge of darkness, she realizes she might break the curse . . . or break her own heart forever.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The master of the legal thriller (Associated Press) teams up with the godfather of the innocence movement (Texas Monthly) to share ten harrowing true stories of wrongful convictions. Each of these stories is told with astonishing power. David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon Gripping . . . compelling . . . What makes [Framed] important reading isn t the shock value advertised in the title. It s the exposure of the infuriating, recurrent factors involved in so many unrighteous convictions. The Washington PostJohn Grisham is known worldwide for his bestselling novels, but it s his real-life passion for justice that led to his work with Jim McCloskey of Centurion Ministries, the first organization dedicated to exonerating innocent people who have been wrongly convicted. Together they offer an inside look at the many injustices in our criminal justice system.A fundamental principle of our legal system is a presumption of innocence, but once someone has been found guilty, there is very little room to prove doubt. These ten true stories shed light on Americans who were innocent but found guilty and forced to sacrifice friends, families, and decades of their lives to prison while the guilty parties remained free. In each of the stories, John Grisham and Jim McCloskey recount the dramatic hard-fought battles for exoneration. They take a close look at what leads to wrongful convictions in the first place and the racism, misconduct, flawed testimony, and corruption in the court system that can make them so hard to reverse.Impeccably researched and told with page-turning suspense as only John Grisham can deliver, Framed is the story of winning freedom when the battle already seems lost and the deck is stacked against you.Don t miss John Grisham s forthcoming thriller, The French Illusion.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - USA TODAY BESTSELLER A poignant and heartwarming coming-of-age novel that captures the moment of learning to spread your wings in a way you'll never forgetfrom the award-winning author of Song for a Whale."Perfect for readers who enjoy stories about curious kids and nature's wonders."TIME for KidsNina is used to feeling like the odd one out, both at school and in her large family. But while trying to fit in at summer camp,she discovers something evenmore peculiar: two majestic birdshave builta nest in the marsh behind an abandoned infirmary. They appear to be whooping cranes, but that's impossibleNinaisan amateur bird-watcher, and all her resources tell her that those rare birds haven't nested in Texas for overa hundredyears.When Nina reports the sighting to wildlife officials, more questions arise. Experts trackallthe endangered birds, but they can't identify the female bird that Nina found. Who is she, and where did she come from With the help ofsome fellow campers, Ninasets outto discover who the mystery bird really is.As she gets closer to the truth, will she find a flock of her own.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - THE FIRST BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT CONTINUES WITH THE POISONED KING 'A glorious fantasy adventure . . . Brimming with intelligence, inventiveness and generosity of heart.'--The Wall Street Journal (One of the Best Children's Books of the Year) Two kids race to save the world's last magical place in this instant classic from 'a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.' (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass) \*This paperback edition features beautifully designed stenciled edges depicting a creature from the book!\* The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever. It's the day he learned about the Archipelago--a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it's the day he met Mal--a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help. Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what's happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves. Katherine Rundell's story crackles and roars with energy and delight. It is brought vividly to life with more than 60 illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures. A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND SHELF AWARENESS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR. Mackenzie, Ashley (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Experience iconic writer-artist Darwyn Cooke's retro futuristic masterpiece, exploring the Justice League's adventures in an alternate 1950s America!Welcome to the DC Universe in 1950s America a land of promise and paranoia, of glittering cities and segregated slums, of dizzying scientific progress and simmering Cold War conflict. A land without the Justice LeagueSuperman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Or so it seems. The masked mystery men who fought for freedom in the Second World War have been outlawed. The soldiers and spies who conducted top-secret missions into the unknown now work in the shadows. And those icons who do still fight on Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman operate under hidden agendas and dueling ideologies. Yet this America needs its heroes more than ever. With darkness gathering on the horizon once more, only a bold new generation of adventurers young, daring, and dedicated to the better angels of our nature is equal to the challenge of the New Frontier. From Eisner Awardwinning writer-artist Darwyn Cooke and Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart comes DC: THE NEW FRONTIER a timeless tale of idealism that has become one of the most acclaimed superhero comics of the 21st century. This edition collects the original 6-issue miniseries together with the JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER SPECIAL. Stewart, Dave (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new classic from the world of Roald Dahl, now in paperback! NOW STREAMING ON NETFLIX: Don't miss the animated film The Twits, features the voices of Johnny Vegas, Margot Martindale, Emilia Clarke, and Natalie Portman and music by David Byrne and Hayley Williams!When a moving van arrives next door to the Twits and Mr. and Mrs. Lovely get out, that's bad enough. But it gets WORSE. . . Their two Lovely children, Ruff and Tumble, have moved in next door too. And the Twits HATE children. (Sorry if you are one. We don't hate you, just to be clear.) The Twits decide the Lovelies MUST go. Even if it means some serious plotting, which involves: a hungry tiger, GIANT catapults, and LOTS of disgusting dog hair.Will the horrible pair succeed in their dastardly plan Or can the Lovelies out-trick the terrible Twits. Jones, Emily (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\* OVER 2 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD \*\*Imagine you could go anywhere, meet anyone and do anything.Where would you live Where would you sleep Who would be your friends What games would you play Go on . . . you choose!With the help of Nick Sharratt's wonderfully detailed illustrations, Pippa Goodhart explores a whole range of scenarios where choosing is made fun, now available in board book. This is a timeless classic which children will love to return to again and again - and there's something new to find on every read!Also available:You Choose Your DreamsYou Choose in SpaceYou Choose Fairy TalesAnd our new interactive board book series perfect for little toddlers: You Choose Bedtime.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Whistle blows, it's time to go.Uh-oh, Niko! Don't be slow!Help little bear Niko collect his train ticket, climb on board and see the sights in this sturdy interactive board book, packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps. Niko is a little bear who sometimes gets things a bit wrong. Whatever happens, he always tries again, learning new skills and having fun along the way! Children will love joining in with the fun-filled rhyming text and playing along with the story. Made with durable pages and interactive elements for devoping fine motor skills, this colourfully illustrated board book is perfect for fans of Maisy and Bizzy Bear and an ideal introduction to daily routines and first experiences for toddlers.Want more fun with Niko Check out the other books in the series:Uh-Oh, Niko: BathtimeUh-Oh, Niko: BedtimeUh-Oh, Niko: The ParkUh-Oh, Niko: NurseryUh-Oh, Niko: The BeachUh-Oh, Niko: Birthday PartyUh-Oh, Niko: Swimming.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From one of our most accomplished storytellers, an extraordinary and arresting novel about a women's asylum in the 19th century, and a terrifying doctor who wants to change the worldIn this harrowing story based on authentic historical documents, we follow the career of Dr. Silas Weir, "The Father of Gyno-Psychiatry," as he ascends from professional anonymity to national renown. Humiliated by a disastrous procedure, Weir is forced to take a position at the New Jersey Asylum for Female Lunatics, where he reigns. There, he is allowed to continue his practice, unchecked for decades, making a name for himself by focusing on women who have been neglected by the statewomen he subjects to the most grotesque modes of experimentation. As he begins to establish himself as a pioneer of 19th-century surgery, Weir's ambition is fueled by his obsessive fascination with a young Irish indentured servant named Brigit, who becomes not only Weir's primary experimental subject, but also the agent of his destruction.Narrated by Silas Weir's eldest son, who has repudiated his father's brutal legacy, Butcher is a unique blend of fiction and fact, a nightmare voyage through the darkest regions of the American psyche conjoined, in its startling conclusion, with unexpected romance. Once again, Joyce Carol Oates has written a spellbinding novel confirming her position as one of our celebrated American visionaries of the imagination.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A group of New Yorkers are brought together by the search for a missing woman in this electric novel of secrets, connection and community.\*\*A ROXANE GAY BOOK CLUB PICK\*\* 'Absolutely unputdownable' CLAIRE LOMBARDO, author of The Most Fun We Ever Had 'Riveting and original' CHARMAINE WILKERSON, author of Black Cake Brooklyn, 2020. Theo Harper and his blonde, blue-eyed, pregnant wife Darla head upstate to their summer cottage to wait out the lockdown. Not everyone in their fancy apartment building has this privilege: not Xavier, the restless teenager in the Cardi B t-shirt, nor Darla's black best friend Ruby and her partner Katsumi, who stay behind to save their restaurant. During an upstate hike, Theo lets slip a long-held secret about his mixed-up ancestry. When Darla disappears after the ensuing argument, he suddenly finds himself the prime suspect at the centre of a front-page police search for the perfect missing woman. 'A lush study of relationships' RAVEN LEILANI, author of Luster 'As gripping as it is clever' i PAPER 'Astounding. We're so lucky to have it' BRYAN WASHINGTON, author of Memorial 'A marvel. A masterpiece' PAUL HARDING, author of This Other Eden 'Glorious' GARY SHTEYNGART, author of Our Country Friends.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Truly delicious. everything I want a book to be' DAISY BUCHANAN'Wickedly delectable' NEW YORK TIMES'Hugely fun' i PAPER'Salacious and addictive, every page left me giggling with glee' ANNIE LORD'Juicy, salacious and a whole lot of fun' GLAMOUR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF CRAZY RICH ASIANSEden Tong is used to feeling out of place. Growing up next door to Greshamsbury Manor, she spent her days in the shadow of the chilly matriarch Arabella and her children: free-spirited Augie, golden child Bea, and Rufus, Eden's childhood best friend.When she receives an invite to a luxurious wedding in Hawaii, she finds herself thrown back into the family's orbit: and face-to-face with Rufus. The future Earl is gorgeous, artistic, and - unbeknownst to Eden - desperately in love with her.But his mother has other plans. Arabella knows the terrible truth - the Greshamsbury family is drowning in debt. Rufus needs to find a match with serious money to keep them afloat. Arabella is prepared to destroy anyone who gets in her way. Including Eden . . .Lies and Wedding transports its reader from the white-sand beaches of Hawaii to the colourful medinas of Marrakech, via the glitzy bachelor pads of Beverly Hills and opulent English countryside manors. This is a hilarious, juicy, and page-turning story about love and money - and the lies we tell to keep them.\*\*\*PRAISE FOR KEVIN KWAN'Your perfect summer read' DAILY MAIL'Delightful' INDEPENDENT'Laugh-out-loud funny' SUNDAY MIRROR'Pure entertainment' NYLON'Hilarious' COSMOPOLITAN.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive. From the author of Holding the Reins comes a binge-worthy dark biker romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen.'The spice was top tier' 5\* Reader review'The hottest fictional man I have ever read' 5\* Reader review'Great tension and their chemistry is off the charts 5\* Reader reviewRide faster than your angel can fly.Gabriel Wolfe, fallen dark angel and president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, has lived a life shrouded in darkness. Haunted by a traumatic past, chaos is the only way he makes sense of the world.He craves it to feel stable. Whole.But everything changes when he meets Brinley Rose Beaumont. With her raven hair and molten eyes, she ignites a fire within him that he never knew existed. Wolfe's meticulously controlled world soon begins to unravel, and he finds himself drawn to Brinley with an intensity that borders on obsession.Now, Brinley is all he sees. And Wolfe will stop at nothing to make her his.Tropes:- Motorcycle Romance- Forced Proximity- Touch her and die- Morally Grey MMC- Good girl x bad boy- NOT a slow burnReaders can't get enough of Wolf.e!'Wolf.e is one of the best books I have ever read!' 5\* Reader Review'The spice was \*chef's kiss\*' 5\* Reader Review'I could not read this book fast enough' 5\* Reader Review'Perfect' 5\* Reader Review'I devoured this is one sitting' 5\* Reader Review'A HEA that dreams are made of!' 5\* Reader Review'Another masterpiece from Paisley Hope' 5\* Reader Review.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'As comforting as a mug of hot chocolate on a cold autumn night, and just as sweet. Pure magic.' JENNA LEVINE 'A spicy, spell-binding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet. This book is a cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.' LANA FERGUSON'A fabulous, very sexy novel, with the sort of hex we'd all be delighted to enjoy.' KATE JOHNSON'A romance baked full of coziness, witchy vibes, family, and steaming with sexual tension, wrapped into a hug of a booK' MAE BENNETT__________A cosy and spicy spellbinding fantasy romance, about a kitchen witch cursed to hurt anyone who falls for her. Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesDina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. As a skilled kitchen witch, she runs her very own London café, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But only a select few friends know about her magical abilities or the hex that has plagued her love life. It's hard to fall in love when your partner is guaranteed to have a string of bad luck.Scott Mason is back from traveling the world and is excited to begin his new job as a curator at the British Museum. After leaving London to heal from a brutal breakup two years ago, Scott only now realizes how much he missed out on. Now that his best friend's wedding is right around the corner, Scott is determined to be the most amazing best man ever, but he doesn't expect to be bewitched by the maid of honour, who also happens to be the owner of his new favourite café and, perhaps more surprisingly, a witch.After a weekend in the countryside full of peculiar hedge mazes, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there's no denying the chemistry between them. But there's just one problem: The hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger.Can Dina break the spell before it breaks both their hearts __________PRAISE FOR BEST HEX EVER'With its big heart and message of self-acceptance, this book is like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day, and I'm excited to see what El-Fassi writes next.' OLIVIA DADE'Sweet and steamy in equal measure, Best Hex Ever is a delightfully cozy romance with all the right ingredients. Absolutely enchanting.' MAIGA DOOCY'Best Hex Ever is a cozy delight! El-Fassi has crafted a story full of my favorite ingredients with just the right amount of sugar and spice. It's heartfelt, funny, and romantic - the perfect fall read!' LYLA SAGE'Like a perfect cup of tea or a joke told by a friend; this book is an absolute treat.' SARAH REES BRENNAN'This book made me feel like I was sipping warm tea on a chilly fall morning . . . a delightful cosy time from start to finish.' KIMBERLY LEMMING'Literally the most perfect mix of spicy and sweet. The chemistry between Dina and Scott leaps off the page' NISHA J. TULI'Like a good chocolate croissant or honeyed briouat, Best Hex Ever is a sweet and deliciously layered treat' JULIE LEONG'Dina and Scott's love story is like the ultimate cup of hot chocolate; super sweet and extra steamy. Stir in some perfectly cosy witchy vibes (and a grumpy, cheese-obsessed cat) for quite literally the Best Hex Ever.' LUCY JANE WOOD'Truly delicious! A perfect treat of a book, filled with loveable.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Use the 'magic torch' to help Spot find lots of hidden animals on his bedtime walk!Spot and his family are camping in the garden, and it's nearly time for bed - but he's not tired! Join him on his bedtime walk and see how many animals you can discover along the way.Insert the ' magic torch' between the pages to bring each night-time scene to life and reveal the animals hidden behind clever windows on each spread.Eric Hill's Where's Spot was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Loved this Try these other Spot stories:Where's Spot Spot Says GoodnightSpot's Goodnight StarsFind Spot at the NurserySpot's Slide and Seek: FarmSpot's Nature Fun.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The perfect combination of heat and humour!' Hannah Grace'A fresh, fun and fast-paced sports romance that readers won't be able to put down' Becka Mack_______________________Ella Davies didn't trade her life in England for a year in Nashville to let anything-or anyone-throw her off her game. She only has one goal: to prove herself on her new school's elite cheer squad.What she hadn't planned for was meeting a gorgeous stranger on her first evening in America.Hudson Fox is Whitland's prized possession, a star quarterback who's never lacked admirers. But this year, he's sworn off temptation-especially the new English cheerleader who's proving impossible to ignore.When Ella and Hudson are forced to spend more time together, their 'just one night' pact shatters.Soon, tumbling from the pyramid becomes the least of Ella's worries. Because instead of hitting the mat, she's falling hard for the quarterback. . ._______________________Praise for Game On:'Sexy, fun and sprinkled with the best things of a sports romance, I devoured Game On!' Elena Armas'A spicy and tender romance' Hannah Bonam-Young'Hot. Classics major. Quarterback. Need I say more Hudson Fox is my new book boyfriend obsession!' Grace Reilly'A sweet and spicy romance that will have your heart tumbling. . . a unique and electrifying addition to the genre!' Peyton Corrine'Game On tackles new beginnings, healing, and the thrill of unexpected love' Bal Khabra'Game On flies high and lands with grace, the kind of sports romance that has you rooting for both leads-as individuals and as a couple-from the first page until the last' Simone Soltani'Game On had me doing backflips from the very first page. Get ready, Booktok - Ki Stephens is about to be your next obsession!' Chip Pons.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On sleepless nights, I open the matchbox and reread the story of the girl who gathered shooting stars.'Beguiling' New YorkerAfter the death of her father, twelve-year-old Tomoko is sent to live for a year with her uncle in the coastal town of Ashiya. It is a year which will change her life.While the 1970s transform Japan, her uncle's magnificent colonial mansion is a place out of time; its sprawling gardens are even home to a pet pygmy hippo. Equally beguiling are Tomoko's relatives, especially her cousin Mina. Their growing friendship draws her into an intoxicating world - one full of secret crushes and elaborate storytelling.Rich with the magic and mystery of youth, Mina's Matchbox is an evocative snapshot of a moment frozen in time, and a striking depiction of a family on the edge of collapse.'Beautifully composed' Financial Times'Effervescent' New York Times Book Review'Transfixing' Time'I read Mina's Matchbox like a besotted child, enraptured, never wanting it to end' Ruth Ozeki.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Borrowers meets Matilida in this funny, winning story of a girl who finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures. The latest book from the National Book Award winning author of the Penderwicks series.Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So Gwen's not upset at all when she's foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks. Especially when it turns out he has a very opinionated dog named Pumpkin.Things take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a discovery in the local library. A discovery that involves tiny creatures with wings. And no, they're not birds. They're called Lanukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them The Ladhukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home. But how can a girl as unwanted, uncourageous, and generally unheroic as Gwen possibly come to the rescue Pumpkin has a few ideas.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this gripping new thriller from the global bestseller, vigilante hero Lamont Cranston and his young protégé seek justice in New York City. For over 150 years, Lamont Cranston has been The Shadow.Possessed with an array of mental and physical powers, Cranston-a New York society-man turned crusader-uses his abilities in pursuit of justice.When a series of deadly natural disasters strike the planet, The Shadow immediately sets out to identify the human threat.A disgruntled graduate student The power-hungry President of the Americas Or could it be Shiwan Khan, The Shadow's fiercest enemy Standing with The Shadow and his crime-fighting associates are his long love, Margo Lane, and his great-great granddaughter, Maddy.Will they triumph or perish Whether they rise or fall, they'll do it together.___________________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer . Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL___________________________________________Readers LOVE The Shadow.\*\*\*\*\* 'I LOVED THIS BOOK! A cross between an old movie, an apocalyptic story, and superhero powers that made for an action-packed tale that I DID NOT WANT to end! Loved loved loved it!'\*\*\*\*\* 'I loved it! I can't wait to read the next one! So much fun!'\*\*\*\*\* 'Loved it! Such a fun ride!'\*\*\*\*\* 'I am a huge fan of the radio program The Shadow from the 1930s and I couldn't help but be excited over this book! And let me tell you, it didn't disappoint!'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this inspiring novel from bestselling author Danielle Steel, the life of a Parisian woman changes in a heartbeat when she's trapped by wildfires in Napa Valley.Born to a French mother and American father, graceful Dahlia de Beaumont has been sole owner and CEO of the venerable family perfume business based in Paris since her early twenties, following the death of her parents. For twenty-five years, after losing her young skier husband in an avalanche, her life has centered on running Lambert Perfumes and being a devoted single mother to her four now-adult children: indecisive Charles, volatile Alexa, kind-hearted business visionary Delphine, and dreamy artist Emma. Now fifty-six, she has an "arrangement" with a married French man but has been questioning that relationship.Dahlia comes to San Francisco on a routine business trip to check on her stores in the States. But shortly after her arrival, brush fires ignite in Napa Valley. Watching the sweeping devastation on the news, Dahlia is moved to help. But doing so will bring unforeseen consequences that endanger not only her life, but her entire future. Forced to remain in San Francisco in the aftermath, she will make unexpected connections while also fighting to protect all she has worked for. What Dahlia learns will provide a new perspective of her life, forever changing what really matters to her and what comes next for her journey.With this uplifting novel, Danielle Steel beautifully dramatizes how life's unforeseen challenges can sow the seeds for growth and a fresh chance at loveif one is willing to take the risk.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK From Pulitzer Prizewinning author Elizabeth Strout comes a "stunner" (People) of a novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world."Tell Me Everything hits like a bucolic fable. . . . A novel of moods, how they govern our personal lives and public spaces, reflected in Strout's shimmering technique."The Washington PostSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, NPR, Vogue, ParadeWith her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of charactersLucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and moreas they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, "What does anyone's life mean "It's autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer Lucy Barton, who lives down the road in a house by the sea with her ex-husband, William. Together, Lucy and Bob go on walks and talk about their lives, their fears and regrets, and what might have been. Lucy, meanwhile, is finally introduced to the iconic Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement community on the edge of town. They spend afternoons together in Olive's apartment, telling each other stories. Stories about people they have known"unrecorded lives," Olive calls themreanimating them, and, in the process, imbuing their lives with meaning.Brimming with empathy and pathos, Tell Me Everything is Elizabeth Strout operating at the height of her powers, illuminating the ways in which our relationships keep us afloat. As Lucy says, "Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love.".…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A teen actress lands a role on the same high-profile show as her ex-boyfriendonly for things to get messy when she falls for his cute scene partnerin a dazzling sapphic rom-com from the author of Caught in a Bad Fauxmance."A swoony celebrity romance sure to steal your heart." Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls DoActress Marisol Polly-Rodriguez might be entering her flop era. After wrapping up a hit show, she's neither booked nor busy. Not to mention, her former costar turned boyfriend, Miles, recently dumped her for being an "unserious" performer. Can you imagine To prove to Milesand online trollsthat she takes her craft very seriously, Marisol lands a role on the same upcoming drama series he does. But with the eccentric director constantly rewriting her lines and a snobby castmate trying to upstage her, Marisol quickly realizes that her hope of nabbing an award nomination might be a pipe dream.The only person she doesn't have to put on a performance for is the show's leading lady, Jamila. Marisol hasn't been able to look away from her since their first audition. Falling for Jamila wasn't part of Marisol's plan, but even the most dedicated actors go off script sometimes, right.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER The extraordinary rediscovered novel from the Nobel Prize winning author of Love in the Time of Cholera and One Hundred Years of Solitude a moving tale of female desire and abandonSitting alone beside the languorous blue waters of the lagoon, Ana Magdalena Bach contemplates the men at the hotel bar. She has been happily married for twenty-seven years and has no reason to escape the life she has made with her husband and children. And yet, every August, she travels by ferry here to the island where her mother is buried, and for one night takes a new lover.Across sultry Caribbean evenings full of salsa and boleros, lotharios and conmen, Ana journeys further each year into the hinterland of her desire and the fear hidden in her heart.Constantly surprising, joyously sensual, Until August is a profound meditation on freedom, regret, self-transformation, and the mysteries of love an unexpected gift from one of the greatest writers the world has ever known.…