Simon schuster apr 2026 (230 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Little ones can learn numbers as they explore an underwater world in this concept board book from the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series.Rainbow Fish's underwater world is filled with colorful sea animals waiting to be counted. With bold, beautifully rendered illustrations, this sturdy board book is perfect to keep up with little ones learning their numbers.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the underwater world of colors in this concept board book from the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. Rainbow Fish's underwater world is filled with colorful sea animals. With bold, beautifully rendered illustrations, this sturdy board book is perfect to keep up with little ones learning their colors.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The action-packed new series for fans who can't get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters!Hana and her K-Pop Crew are back at for another new adventure!At K-Pop Academy, the friends are preparing for their midyear exams. In order to pass, they must achieve flawlesskalgunmu (synchronized choreography), but it is proving harder than it looks.A legendary crystal drum promises to 'hold the heartbeat of idols past', so surely it will help! But, the drum's untested magic drives them into rivalry instead of rhythm.To pass their exams - and survive the term - the group must learn that true harmony comes from trust, not shortcuts, and there is no 'I' in 'team'.Including:- Heart-pumping action- Catchy K-Pop tunes- Forever friendsReturn to the stage and dance your way into the Huntr/x fandom with a fresh new crew of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers.The K-POP ACADEMY SERIES so far:Book 1: The Stage of ShadowsBook 2: The Cursed SpotlightComing soon in the K-POP ACADEMY seres:Book 4: The Guardians' GlowBook 5: The Tiger's EyeBook 6: The Song of Tomorrow.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Afunny, affectionate and reassuring take on the bad day blues from the bestselling creator of I Am Bat and Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea.Seahorse is having a bad day, in a terrible week, in an awful ocean. He woke up wrong and stubbed his tail and everything is wet!So don't tell him funny stories or give him a hug, and DEFINITELY don't give him his favourite snacks on his special plate.Because Seahorse is furious and there is NOTHING you can do about it. Or is there. - Help little ones find the way out of a very bad mood with this gentle and relatable book.- Perfect for encouraging conversations about feelings!- Bold, graphic and appealing artwork showing a delightful underwater world.Also by Morag Hood and illustrated by Ella Okstad:Sophie Johnson: Unicorn ExpertSophie Johnson: Detective GeniusSophie Johnson: Sports Superstar.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The sparkling new diary series continues in The Drama Queens! Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries, with a celebrity twist.Daisy is back at school, but her super-celebrity cousin Maxxy is STILL sharing her room while filming for a new TV show. And it's all anyone can talk about! Daisy's mum is always at the film set with Maxxy, her dad is always busy with work, and her brother Leo is being a teenage tyrant. The only thing keeping Daisy calm are her drama club rehearsals. With only a few weeks to go before the big opening night, Daisy is pouring everything into her performance.But with Maxxy being a total DIVA, sudden strange feelings towards her floppy-haired co-star Olivier, a HUGE SPOT appearing on her chin, and gossiping girls desperate for Maxxy's attention, Daisy will have to channel her inner method actor to keep the show on the road.Drama, BBFs, secrets and theatrics await.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the magic of nature and the power of small changes in this charming new story in the internationally bestsellingOllie series.?.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A "refreshingheartfelt, humorous, and accessible" (Booklist) young readers edition of the memoir from the most successful woman ever to compete on Jeopardy!and an exploration of what it means to ask questions of the world and of yourself.In eighth grade, Amy Schneider was voted "Most likely to appear on Jeopardy!" by her classmates. Decades later, she finally got her chance. Not only did Amy walk away with $1.3 million while captivating the world with her impressive forty-game winning streak, but she made history and won an even greater prizethe joy of being herself on national television and blazing a trail for openly queer and transgender people around the world. Now, she shares her singular journey that led to becoming an unlikely icon and hero to millions. Her superpowers: boundless curiosity and fearless questioning. Who Is Amy Schneider shows kids that there isn't a right way to be smart nor a wrong way to learn, that curiosity fuels passion, and that discovering your true self begins with asking yourself why.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Three starred reviews! A girl with cerebral palsy navigates loss, grief, and the aftermath of trauma following a school shooting in a world that wasn't built for her in this "intimate, lyrical" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) novel in verse from Jamie Sumner, the acclaimed author of Roll with It.There is a Before and an After for sixth grader Bea Coughlin. Before the shooting at her school that took the lives of her classmates and teacher and After, when she must figure out how to grieve, live, and keep rolling forward. But as her community rallies in a tidal wave of marches and speeches and protests, Bea can't get past the helplessness she felt in her wheelchair as others around her took cover. Through the help of therapeutic horseback riding, Bea finally begins to feel like herself again. And as she heals, she finds her voice and the bravery to demand change. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this third book to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING and TIKTOK phenomenon They Both Die at the End series, two strangers, each with their own complicated relationship to Death-Cast, help each other learn to live. Paz Dario is tired of living and waiting for Death-Cast to call. If they say he's not dying, he'll just have to prove them wrong. But right before Paz can die, a boy saves his life. Alano Rosa is heir to the Death-Cast empire that encourages everyone to live their best lives. And with a violent organisation called the Death Guard threatening Alano, his End Day might be closer than he thinks. It's time to live. Fate brings Paz and Alano together. But they must survive the tragic trials ahead so no one dies at the end.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Campground manager Kate returns in this supernatural, campy, funny horror tale filled with mysterious monsters and spine-chilling encounters - perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Welcome to Night Vale and You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight.Every year, Goat Valley Campground manager Kate sends out a pamphlet titled 'How to Survive Your Camping Experience'. It contains a list of rules to help campers have an enjoyable experience and hopefully survive any encounters with the campground's other. inhabitants.But this year it will take more than a list of rules to keep everyone safe. Monsters that were previously lying dormant are starting to stir, and they're waking up hungry. Among them is the Lady in Chains, a creature feared by both human and inhuman things alike.Her reappearance creates an upheaval in the balance of power in the campground by renewing an old grudge with the harvesters, who are willing to sacrifice anyone they get their hands on in order to gain an advantage.With the harvesters on the prowl, the Lady in Chains hunting her down and a sinister spider infestation to deal with, it looks like Kate is going to have her hands full keeping her campers alive, and she'll need all the allies she can get.Even if those allies aren't actually. human.Based on the popular r/NoSleep Reddit stories, How to Survive Camping is an unputdownable horror series that will terrify you and make you laugh in equal measure.BOOK ONE: The Man With No ShadowBOOK TWO: The Lady in Chains.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A beautifully expansive novel about race and class. Franklin's emotional and intellectual range is vast. An exceptional debut' - Katie Kitamura, author of Intimacies'So smart, so moving, so earned; as soon as I finished, I started reading it again' - Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!'The precision and ecstasy of Rob Franklin's prose had me entranced. Great Black Hope marks the arrival of a breathtakingly talented writer'- Megha Majumdar, author of A Burning'Great Black Hope will allow you to vicariously experience a sweltering summer in the city - though this debut is much more than a simple tale of hedonism' - BBC Culture'Perfectly captures the heady atmosphere of a New York summer' - Dazed'A new voice in fiction to be reckoned with' Harper's Bazaar 'Best Books of 2025''A book about New York that's part love letter, part reckoning' - Guardian'Gripping' - Daily MailAn arrest for cocaine possession in the Hamptons on the last day of a sweltering summer leaves Smith, a young Black queer graduate, in a state of turmoil. Pulled into the court system and mandated treatment, he finds himself in an absurd but dangerous situation: his class protects him but his race does not. It is just weeks after the death of his beloved roommate Elle, a glamorous member of the Black elite, and he is still reeling from the tabloid spectacle - as well as the lingering question of how well he really knew his closest friend and what happened to her the night she died.When he flees to his hometown of Atlanta and generations of his family of doctors and college presidents and lawyers - the weight of expectations haunts him. ThenCarolyn, the closest friend he has left, goes off the rails, Smith returns to New York only to lose himself in his old life, drawn back into the city's underworld. Will his search for the truth about Elle cost him his freedom and his future Smith goes on a dizzying journey through the New York City nightlife circuit, anonymous recovery rooms, Atlanta's Black society set, police investigations and courtroom dramas, and a circle of friends coming of age in a new era. Great Black Hope is a propulsive, glittering story about what it means to exist between worlds, to be upwardly mobile yet spiralling downward and how to find a way back to hope.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first book in the epic Shattered Crown romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.For centuries, humans and the magical races of Arcanis have been bitter enemies. Their only hope for reconciliation lies in the Arcane Crucible; a brutal series of trials that demands sacrifice for peace.After losing the love of her life to the deadly trials, Elyria Lightbreaker is no longer the strong fae warrior she once was. But, when the sister of her lost love enters the same trials that claimed his life, Elyria must step up to protect her from meeting the same fate.Desperate for vengeance, Cedric Thorne is also determined to win the trials. For his family, for his future and for humanity.Hardened by loss and fuelled by hate, Cedric and Elyria must find a way to work together to conquer the trials, and navigate their increasingly complex feelings for each other.This epic fantasy romance series is perfect for readers who love:Slow-burn romanceEnemies to loversElemental magicHe falls firstSharing a tentFound familyDeadly trials.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A beguiling dark fantasy debut that smoulders like hearth-fire' AVA REID, author of A Study in Drowning'Strikes the perfect balance between fairytale and terror' JAMISON SHEA, author of I Feed Her to the Beast'A vividly imagined page-turner with a thought-provoking take on gender inequality' KATHRYN FOXFIELD, author of Good Girls Die FirstInspired by Bavarian folklore, Season of Fear is a beautifully dark feminist fairytale for fans of Ava Reid and Hannah Whitten, which features a seductive lesbian romance and explores the power in being different and accepting yourself for who you are. BLOOD SPILLS FROM VEINS, SKIN STARTS TO CRACK, IGNORE THE FOREST; TURN BACK, TURN BACK.In the village of Heulensee, Ilse Odenwald dreams of being afraid. Because in Heulensee, fearfulness is next to godliness.A monstrous forest borders the village - the Hexenwald. Its horrors attack every time the sky turns blood-red. The townsfolk's only defence comes from the gruesome, ancient Saint of Fear, who demands the women and girls offer up their terror in return for its protection.Born without the ability to feel fear, Ilse is an outsider. As hard as she tries, she cannot bring forth the dread that the Saint of Fear demands. When it discovers her divergence, the Saint levels a threat: Ilse must find her fear, or it will devour her sister.Unable to lose Thea, the only person who understands her, Ilse enters the Hexenwald, hoping that the monsters it harbours will finally scare her. But the forest is hiding a multitude of secrets and Ilse is about to discover that there's much more than fear to be found within.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Witty, moving' Ann Napolitano'Hilarious and heartbreaking' Monica Ali'Made me hoot with laughter' TLS'Reminds me of Nancy Mitford' TelegraphMiranda's parents live in a dilapidated house in rural France that they share with two llamas, eight ducks, five chickens, two cats, and a freezer full of food dating back to 1983. Miranda's father is a retired professor of philosophy who never loses an argument. Her mother likes to bring all conversation back to the War, although she was born after it ended. Married for fifty years, they are uncommonly set in their ways. Miranda plays the role of translator when she visits, communicating the desires or complaints of one parent to the other and then venting her frustration to her sister and her daughter. This wry, moving, exquisitely observed novel introduces a singularly eccentric family and the long-buried secrets that have shaped them. 'The usual desire to kill your exasperating old parents - that's the implied full title of Camilla Barnes's wickedly delightful debut novel' New York Times'Barnes has a wise and radiant sensibility. the balance between gaiety and hidden sorrow is deliciously judged' TLS'Highly engaging, very funny. Will strike a chord with anyone who has elderly parents or difficult relations' Telegraph. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When the disgraced Lord Byron is associated with the deaths of women in Venice, he turns detective to unveil the killer and clear his name. A dazzling, riveting historical mystery by the author of theSunday Timesbestseller,The Fascination.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sometimes it's as simple as meeting the boy next door. Jenni lives alone with her cat Oscar - yes, she's single but, after breaking up with her boyfriend, she's more than content to be living alone. Sometimes she worries she might be playing things too safe, but she's had enough of taking risks. Ben is a firefighter and, if he's honest, he's finding life hard. The arrival of a small tabby cat, who Ben decides to call Fred, helps him feel less isolated. But then, one day, Ben decides to take a chance. Wanting to reassure Fred's owner he's not stealing their cat, he attaches a note to the cat's collar. As the two neighbours start corresponding via the cat, their notes to each other reveal the truths they are hiding from even their closest friends, and themselves. The Cat Share is a warm and joyous romantic comedy about two strangers in love with one very greedy cat, inspired by a true story, for fans of The Flat Share, You've Got Mail and Rescue Me.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embark on an epic journey, in the jaw-dropping sequel to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Wolf Road, based on real archaeological discoveries, from award¿winning historian and television presenter, Alice Roberts. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold and Michelle Paver.The seasons are changing and Tuuli, along with her faithful wolf cub, Lupa, is on the move. Leaving her tribe behind, she sets out across the Tundra to discover a new world and find the family of Andar, the friend she has lost. The journey is hard, filled with ferocious animals and dangerous weather. But with danger everywhere, will Tuuli find who she is looking for A stunning journey through a prehistoric landscape, discover the history of our lifetimes in a story of friendship, courage and survival. Beautifully illustrated by Keith Robinson.- Selected as Waterstones Children's book of the Month andThe TimesChildren's Book of the Week.- Perfect for readers who love animal adventures.- Alice Roberts is a highly-accomplished historian and archaeologist with bestselling adult non-fiction. She is also the TV star of Digging for Britain.- Wolf Road was Children's #9bestseller in the TCM chart on 11 June 2024Praise forWolf Road:'A fine storyteller' Philip Pullman'This lost world is beautifully rendered, so rich in detail you can almost smell the campfires . . . a captivating tale.'The Times Children's Book of the Week'A wonderful book - exciting, fascinating, gripping, beautifully written' Anthony McGowan'Highly atmospheric, this impressive story asks questions about human fears across the ages.'Daily Mail'When and where would you go if you could go back in time I wouldn't hesitate to whizz past all the great civilizations . . . and go straight to the moment our early human ancestors met Neanderthals. What did they think of each other How did the communicate . . . A captivating children's tale that can be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in the origins of humanity. Paleo-tastic.' Lucy Bannerman,The TimesChildren's Book of the WeekPraise forWolf Road:'This lost world is beautifully rendered, so rich in detail you can almost smell the campfires . . . a captivating tale.'The Times Children's Book of the Week'A wonderful book - exciting, fascinating, gripping, beautifully written'Anthony McGowan'Highly atmospheric, this impressive story asks questions about human fears across the ages.'Daily Mail.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - By the nationally bestselling author of The Burning Side One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family is met with losses and surprises of inheritance, but they're unable to shake the pull back toward each other in this family saga perfect for readers of Mary Beth Keane and Claire Lombardo.Ryan and Lillian Bright are deeply in love, recently married, and now parents to a baby girl, Georgette. But Lillian has a son she hasn't told Ryan about, and Ryan has an alcohol addiction he hasn't told Lillian about, so Georgette comes of age watching their marriage rise and fall. When a shocking blow scatters their fragile trio, Georgette tries to distance herself from reminders of her parents. Years later, Lillian's son comes searching for his birth family, so Georgette must return to her roots, unearth her family's history, and decide whether she can open up to love for themor herselfwhile there's still time. Told from three intimate points of view, The Bright Years is a tender, true-to-life debut that explores the impact of each generation in a family torn apart by tragedy but, over time, restored by the power of grace and love.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize 2026A Finalist in the Nota Bene Prize 2026'Casually magisterial' Guardian'Endlessly intriguing' Observer'A marvel of a novel' Ali Smith'Jane Eyre by way of Patricia Highsmith' BBC Radio 4'Puts Stevens in the class of Sarah Waters' Financial Times'There was a painting my family set on fire. It burned to ashes, and then it came back.'Oxfordshire, 1899. Grace Inderwick grows up on the peripheries of a once-great household, an unwanted guest in her uncle's home. She has unusual skills and unusual predilections: for painting, though faces elude her; for lurking in the shadows; for other girls.Then a letter arrives, postmarked Saint Helena. After years missing at sea, Grace's cousin Charles is ready to come home. When Charles returns, unrecognisable and uncanny, a rift emerges between those who claim he is an imposter and Grace's aunt, who insists he is her son. And Grace, whose intimate knowledge of forgeries is her own closely-guarded secret, must decide who and what to believe in, and what kind of life she wants to live.Deftly-plotted and shimmering with Nell Stevens's distinctive intelligence, style and wit, THE ORIGINAL is a novel about the value of authenticity in art and in love, and what it means to be a true original.'What a bewitching book this is. A sinuous, thrilling meditation on fakes and forgers, with echoes of Daphne du Maurier and Sarah Waters and an audacity that is totally original to Nell Stevens herself' Olivia Laing, author of THE GARDEN AGAINST TIME'Deliciously engaging and wildly intelligent. I adored this novel about art, authenticity and desire and am a devoted fan of Nell Stevens' Ay¿egül Savä, author of THE ANTHROPOLOGISTS'A delightful, playful puzzle of a novel, and a brilliant twist on the nineteenth century orphan-makes-good story. THE ORIGINAL asks whether, sometimes, faking it is the right thing to do' Claire Fuller, author of UNSETTLED GROUND'A wonderful novel about identity, creativity, money and belonging. It's so witty and propulsive you will forget how brilliantly constructed it is, this tale that brims with the beauty of art, of how to triumph in a difficult world. I absolutely loved it' Jessie Burton, author of THE MINIATURIST.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The breath-taking third instalment in the bestselling\* found-family fantasy series by BookTok sensation, Andy Darcy Theo.Alexis, Blaise, Caeli and Demi return to the Haven, carrying scars both on the surface and beneath. Shadows whisper to Alexis, destabilising his grasp on reality as he works to reveal his parents' secret, while his friends wrestle with fractured trust and forbidden feelings. As the autumn equinox approaches, distrust mounts, forcing them to confront the true nature of their destiny, before it's too late and they are lost to the shadows forever.- Masterfully intertwines themes of mental health and the bonds of found family- Featuring BookTok's favourite tropes: friends-to-lovers, love triangle, touch her and you die- For readers aged 12+ and perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and LegendbornPRAISE FOR THE SERIES'Explosive, action packed and full of twists' - Bea Fitzgerald, author ofGirl, Goddess, Queen'Absolutely enchanting and nothing short of epic'- Bill Wood, author ofLet's Split Up'Truly thrilling'- Juno Dawson, author ofHer Majesty's Royal Coven'One of the freshest voices in YA literature, and one of the most vital'- Sasha Peyton Smith, author ofThe Rose Bargain\*Both The Light That Blinds Us and The Dark That Hides Us were instant bestsellers, debuting in the top 10 of the YA chart TCM.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When these canine-loving sleuths go off the leash, the fur's bound to fly! The Dog Park Detectives are back with another tail of intrigue from the bark side of crime.'Modern cosy at its finest' T. E. KINSEY, Lady Hardcastle Mystery BooksWhen a young homeless man is found murdered in the playground of their local park, the Pack - a group of friends who meet regularly to walk their dogs together - leap into action, determined to get justice for him even if they have to bark up every tree in the neighbourhood.But the discovery of another body, this time by the canal, suggests the killer may only be getting started. And when one of their own is targeted, it's clear that whoever it is has a bone to pick with the Pack.With the trail getting closer to home, can Louise and the gang find the murderer in time, and bring them to heel PRAISE FOR THE DOG PARK DETECTIVES SERIES:'. . . a grisly, puzzling murder to solve, with lots of twists and red herrings.' ANTONY JOHNSTON'Howling good fun, with a plot twisty enough to get any dogged armchair detective barking up the wrong tree.' FIONA LEITCH'Brilliantly written, with quirky characters, dogs and a dash of murder, I ripped through this in two sittings.' LISA HALL'A pacy and entertaining murder mystery that's a must-read for all dog-loving crime fans.' A. K. TURNER.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A timeless sapphic love story at its heart. Sweet, soaring and splendid' ELLE McNICOLL'Full of wit and warmth about out how to find the courage to truly be yourself' ROWAN COLEMAN'Healing, gratifying and hilarious - all with the perfect dash of spice' BEA FITZGERALD'Perfect for fans of Love is Blind, Love Island and Married at First Sight' JODI McALISTERWedded Blissis everyone's favourite reality TV show, where couples match, marry and compete for a grand prize.Dolly is in it for money. She doesn't want a husband, but a partnership launched on international TV could definitely help her influencer career. Model Warren might just be her man.Carys is in it for love.It's not like she's had much luck in the romance department, so why not trust the show's matchmakers with her heart Could handsome veterinarian Patrick be the one The tension building between them is as hot as the competition and the two women can't deny their chemistry. For Carys, it's an awakening, but any change of plan could ruin everything for Dolly.Will they find reality TV fame or the reality of love ¿ REALITY CHECK IS YOUR NEW BINGE-READ ¿'A master of three things: romance, comedy and representation' READER'Sexy, inclusive and totally compelling, I devoured this book' LAURA WOOD'A wonderful story of self-discovery, accepting yourself and learning to take a risk for love' READER'The kind of full-hearted disability representation that dreams are made of' TALIA SAMUELS'My only regret is that I can never read it for the first time again' READER'A delightful romcom full of queer joy and endless fun' CATHERINE WALSH.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From bestselling picture book makerLucy Ruth Cummins comes an intergalactic tail of boy-meets-dog. One night, a visitor from outer spacearrives inStephen'sgarden.This visitormaylooklike a Dalmatian, but it certainly doesn'tactlike oneand atfirst, Stephen and the visitor get off on the wrong paw. They quibble over kibble, disagree onwho sleeps where, and must abandon earth dogs' approach to bathroom breaks altogether to keep the peace.Will a shared love of bacon be a strong enough foundation for this ordinaryboy and extraordinary dog to learn to live in harmony And will Dalmartian find the true meaning of home ?That's the funny thing about friendship. it unexpectedly comes from unexpected places.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this delightfully funny and heartfelt new novel from the author of the 'bittersweet page-turner' (The New York Times) The Last Book Party, an American woman travels to the English countryside when she discovers tickets her late mother had purchased for a murder mystery simulation in a small British town.When thirty-four-year-old Cath loses her mostly absentee mother, she is ambivalent. With days of quiet, unassuming routine in Buffalo, New York, Cath consciously avoids the impulsive, thrill-seeking lifestyle that her mother once led. But when she's forced to go through her mother's things one afternoon, Cath is perplexed to find tickets for an upcoming 'murder week' in England's Peak District: a whole town has come together to stage a fake murder mystery to attract tourism to their quaint hamlet. Baffled but helplessly intrigued by her mother's secret purchase, Cath decides to go on the trip herself-and begins a journey she never could have anticipated. Teaming up with her two cottage-mates, both ardent mystery lovers-Wyatt Green, who works unhappily in his husband's birding store, and Amity Clark, a divorced romance writer struggling with her novels-Cath sets about solving the 'crime' and begins to unravel shocking truths about her mother along the way. Amidst a fling-or something more-with the handsome local maker of artisanal gin, Cath and her irresistible charming fellow sleuths will find this week of fake murder may help them face up to a very real crossroads in their own lives. 'Full of intrigue and adventure, charm and heart' (Amy Poeppel, author of The Sweet Spot), Welcome to Murder Week is a fresh, inventive twist on the murder mystery and a touching portrayal of one daughter's reckoning with grief, her past-and her own budding sense of adventure.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Skandar and the Unicorn Thief meets One Thousand and One Nights in this "action-packed, fantastically imaginative" (BCCB) middle grade fantasy from Rick Riordan Presents author Sarwat Chadda about a girl with the magical power to control the elements with her song.In a land ruled by fierce winged warriors known as eagle garudas, twelve-year-old Nargis is just a poor, lowly human, a Worm who hates the garudas that killed her parents. But even though she can't flyand her childhood attempt left her walking with a crutchshe is far from powerless. Nargis is a spirit singer: able to coax small bits of wind, water, fire, and earth to do her bidding through songwell, sometimes. When Nargis loses control of her power in a high-stakes kite fight, she is exiled. Cast into the desert, she discovers Mistral, an injured boy who turns out to be an eagle garuda, the prince of her enemies! He's on a mission to take back his throne from a terrible vulture garuda. In spite of their mutual distrust, the two have no choice but to forge an unlikely alliance if they want to escape the desert alive. And as Nargis and Mistral battle dangerous assassins, befriend crafty sky pirates, and sneak into the mysterious sky castle of Alamut, Nargis discovers she carries a family secret, one that could bring Monsoon's rains back to the desert, but only if she's willing to risk her life in the bargain. Allyn, Virginia (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* THE INSTANT TOP TEN BESTSELLER \*\*\*HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR THE 2025 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARDPaul Lamb is a hedgelayer. He lives in his wagon and works to the rhythm of the seasons, a way of life that has almost vanished. From the end of summer until the birds nest in the spring, he travels the south-west corner of England, maintaining the ancient boundaries of our nation.As traditional management techniques are lost to modernisation, hedgerows and the wildlife they support have declined dramatically. Paul has devoted decades to saving and rejuvenating this important but often forgotten part of Britain's countryside.Of Thorn & Briaris Paul's spellbinding account of living in partnership with the land, practising his craft with skill and preserving our heritage for future generations. Once you've read it, you will never look at the humble hedgerow in the same way again.'[A] beguiling book . . . this spare but elegant account is an unexpected delight, and as soothing as a walk down a tree-dappled lane at sunset' Daily Mail'Gentle,evocativeand compelling' PatrickBarkham,The Oldie'This is a delightful book and one that deserves to enter the pantheon of distinguished Nature writing' Country Life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER Belletrist Book Club Pick \* The Times (London) Book of the Week "Essential reading for anyone who's felt failed by the parental canon." Town & Country "An honest and refreshing take on motherhood." Today "With blistering honesty" (Oprah Daily), this nationally bestselling motherhood memoir dares to ask what happens when "what to expect when you're expecting" turns out to be months of rage, anguish, brain fog, and a total surrender of sex, career, and identity.Like most of us, Sarah Hoover grew up imagining a certain life for herself, and when she moved from Indiana to New York City to study art history, the life she'd imagined began falling into place. She got her degree in art history, landed a job in a gallery, made friends, and met interesting artists, one of whom became her husband. But when Hoover got pregnant, everything in her life began to unravel. She felt like an imposter in her own body. She grew distant from her friends and husband. Anxiety, fear, guilt, and shame threatened to swallow her. She also experienced trauma at the hands of one of her doctorsa stark trigger. And when her son was born, there was no joy. Her despair was persistent, even with help, therapy, and pills. Grieving a lost identity and angry at the world around her, she found herself despising her baby, her husband, and herself. She was afraid it might not end. With the help of a doctor's diagnosis, Hoover began to understand the cluster of symptoms that informed her experienceshe was drowning in postpartum depressionand that she wasn't a bad mother or a failed woman. At its core, this "page-turning look at the realities of motherhood and postpartum depression" (Candace Bushnell, New York Times bestselling author) is about learning to forgive yourself. It's a rejection of the cultural idea of the mother as a perfect being. And it's a propulsive and whip-smart "welcome moment of truth" (W Magazine) on the vicissitudes of marriage, life, and parentinga motherhood memoir unlike any other.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The epic first book in the internationallybestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series is being reimagined into stunning graphic novels, and the story continues now with Volume Two! After learning she's actually an elf, twelve-year-old Sophie Foster made the impossible decision to leave her human lifeand familybehind and start over in the Lost Cities. And life with the elves has been unlike anything Sophie has ever known, filled with new friends, amazing creatures, and incredible powers. But it's also had its share of challenges. Sophie had been an advanced student in the human worldbut thanks to her struggles with alchemy, she's not even sure if she will pass her Foxfire Academy midterms! And then there are the bigger worries. Guardians who may or may not adopt her. Whispers of conspiracies. Mysterious fires. Memories in her brain that don't feel likehers. Could someone have hidden those secrets in Sophie's head Why would they do that Is Sophie part of something much bigger than she imagined Somethingdeadly This stunning graphic novel retelling of the second half of the thrilling first novel comes to life with all the adventure and epic worldbuilding the Keeper of the Lost Cities series is known for, told in gorgeous full colourplus special bonus features at the end. Chianello, Gabriella (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Unlock the secret to longevity with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson's "groundbreaking, once-in-a-century discovery" (Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author) of the molecule C15:0an essential fat found in whole milk, cheese, and fatty fishthat can improve your health and increase your lifespan.The hunt for the holy grail of healthy aging has been ongoing for hundreds of years, and Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson may be its most unlikely champion. As a veterinary epidemiologist, she was recruited by the US Navy to lead a clinical research program to continually improve the health of Navy dolphins. Using advanced biotechnology to study the healthiest aging dolphins, she discovered C15:0, a saturated fat which has the potential to expand both the health-span and lifespan in long-lived mammals. In The Longevity Nutrient, Dr. Venn-Watson unveils the science behind C15:0, the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in nearly a hundred years. This revolutionary discovery identifies the crucial ingredient for combating chronic aging-associated diseases. This book unfolds like a detective story, bringing you along through the science and discovery of this extraordinary nutrient. The implications of adding this nutrient back into the American diet could not be more significant. Mounting scientific evidence supports that C15:0 can: - Reduce the risk of and reverse fatty liver disease. - Reduce the risk of and reverse type 2 diabetes and heart disease. - Meaningfully slow the effects of aging to improve overall well-being. Perhaps the most surprising discovery In the end, it may just be the saturated fat that saves us all. In this "life-changing" (Thomas DeLauer, author of Intermittent Fasting Made Easy) book, Dr. Venn-Watson tells the extraordinary story of this discovery and examines the paradigm shifting implications for human health and aging. She presents the easy, practical steps for you to responsibly bring this essential C15:0 fat into your life to improve your long-term health and wellness.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SEVERED FROM THE LEGENDBORN. OATHBOUND TO A MONSTER.Tracy Deonn's #1 New York Times bestselling Legendborn Cycle continues in the sensational third book about a dazzling contemporary fantasy world that blends Southern Black Girl Magic with secret societies and the legend of King Arthur!Bree Matthews is alone. She exiled herself from the Legendborn Order, cut her ancestral connections, and turned away from the friends who can't understand the impossible cost of her powers. This is the only way to keep herself--and those she loves--safe. But Bree's decision has come with a terrible price: an unbreakable bargain with the Shadow King himself, a shapeshifter who can move between humanity, the demon underworld, and the Legendborn secret society. In exchange for training to wield her unprecedented abilities, Bree has put her future in the Shadow King's hands--and unwittingly bound herself to do his bidding as his new protégé.Meanwhile, the other Scions must face war while their Round Table is fractured, leaderless, and missing its Kingsmage, as Selwyn has also disappeared. When Nick invokes an ancient law that requires the High Council of Regents to grant him an audience, the Order's Merlins imprison him. No one knows what he will demand of the Regents.or what secrets he has kept hidden from the Table.As a string of mysterious kidnappings escalates and Merlins are found dead, it becomes clear that no matter how hard Bree runs from who she is, the past will always find her.Praise for Legendborn:'I love the feeling of a magical world existing just beneath the surface of our own and this story gave me everything I wanted: incredible characters, ancient lore and secret societies - all grounded in our very real, very flawed world . . .' - Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and Bone'Tracy Deonn's Legendborn braids southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power and self-discovery.' - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles.…