Simon schuster aug 2026 (153 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Horrible Histories meets Horrid Henry meets Loki, in the highly illustrated, laugh-out-loud diary adventures of a royally awful young Henry VIII.Prince Henry is eight and a half, and definitely the BEST at EVERYTHING. The best at jousting, the best at sword fighting, the best at archery and wrestling, and stealing pies from the kitchen. But after a mysterious stranger challenges Henry to a series of competitions, nothing seems to be going his way. Can Henry prove to everyone that they're wrong, he's right (as always), and he IS the best at everything And just who is this mysterious stranger anyway !Discover the rudest, snobbiest, most chaotic new voice in middle grade, with this hilarious, mostly historical diary series starring the famous royal that everyone loves to hate, from bestseller Danny Wallace.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On a lovely sunny day, a group of friends discovers something very unusual . . . It's big. It's got leaves. It's in their way. What is it A giant parsnip!In this adorable story from the creator ofFriendsandThe Suitcase, a group of children use their imagination to turn a giant parsnip into a delicious dinner for them all to share. Each page has something to count and spot as the book introduces the numbers one to ten.Perfect for little ones who are learning to count, this cosy and classic book introduces numbers and celebrates the joy of working and playing together.Includes a recipe for parsnip soup for families to try at home. Sosa, Daniela (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A boy's failed science experiment develops a mind of its own in the eighth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stinenow with a brand-new look!Al isn't impressed with his new chemistry set. The stink bomb he made doesn't explode. And it doesn't smell. It just sits there. Then it starts to ooze. It oozes all over the cat. It oozes all over Al's best friend. And everything the ooze touches seems different somehow, dumberas if the ooze were making their brains turn to ooze. Al doesn't know what to do when the ooze starts coming for him. Can he find a way to stop it before it's too late.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Secrets and Lies are everywhere you look! And the storm is coming! The new teen thriller from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of Girl MissingHollie has spent her whole life on the quiet south coast. She's faced some tough challenges, but then who hasn't When she and her best friend, Parker, start a research project on the local sea-wall defenses, the last thing she expects is to uncover a trail of lies that lead her and those she loves most into terrible danger.Soon Hollie finds herself at the center of a growing storm, where she must fight to save everything: her friends, her family and her life . . .Praise for Girl, Missing:'Page-turning' The Independent'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant. you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror10 YEARS OF AWARDS FORGirl, MissingManchester Children's Book AwardsBolton Children's Book AwardSoilhill Book AwardWinner of the Sakura MedalRed House Children's Book AwardRichard and Judy Best Kids' BookLewisham Children's Book Award.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The action-packed new series for fans who can't get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters!Graduation is right around the corner, and lots of big decisions await Hana and her friends.But, before they can choose their next steps, the academy is thrown into chaos by a demon conductor intent on silencing K-pop forever!To save their future, Hana and her friends must unite the entire school in one final performance powerful enough to drive the shadows away. Will they succeed 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 SpotlightBook 3: The Crystal BeatBook 4: The Guardians' GlowBook 5: The Tiger's Eye.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Once upon a time was only the start . . . welcome to the Fairytale Woods. The wickedwitchis on trial in a hilarious secret diary from million-copybestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. The wickedwitchhas gone one cackle too far and is faced with a choice: a four week wickedness management class, or a lifetime in jail. Spending all her time with stuck-upwitches and her ex-best friend, now a total goody two-shoes, leading the course isn't Wendoline's idea of a good time, but she'll do anything it takes to get her powers back. Even with a pompous king and queen to impress, a smarmy Prince Charming to prove wrong, and her own daughter, Rapunzel, to win over, Wendoline is not buying into the wholeusing magic for goodthing, not when being WICKED is just so much FUN. There's potions, curses, and a whole heap of trouble to miss out on . . . with 100% wickedness guaranteed, what could possibly go wrong Come down to the Fairytale Woods and discover what your favourite characters arereallythinking in the bestselling series from Ben Miller, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.Diary of a Big Bad WolfandDiary of a Puss in Bootsavailable now.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby's Worry. Mia feels alone; so alone that it's as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with colour and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger the bridges become, opening up a world of connection and hope. Because a book can take you anywhere. Celebrate the power of books and reading in this moving picture book by Tom Percival, author of Ruby's Worry and The Invisible, among many more.Also by Tom Percival and published by Simon & Schuster:The Sea SawThe InvisibleThe RiverComing in January 2026: The Wonder ; Bilderbuch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING SANDRA BULLOCK AND NICOLE KIDMAN\*Previously published as THE BOOK OF MAGIC\*The breathtaking conclusion to the Practical Magic series - a spellbinding and bewitching novel that asks: How far will you go to change your fateFor more than three hundred years, a curse has kept the Owens family from love - but all that is about to change. The novel begins in a library, the best place for a story to be conjured, when beloved aunt Jet Owens hears the deathwatch beetle and knows she has seven days to live. Jet is not the only one in danger - the curse is already at work.A frantic attempt to save a young man's life spurs three generations of the Owens women - and one long-lost brother - to use their unusual gifts to break the curse as they travel from Paris to London to the English countryside, where their ancestor Maria Owens first practiced the Unnamed Art. The younger generation discovers secrets that have been hidden from them in matters of both magic and love by Sally Owens, their fiercely protective mother. As Kylie Owens uncovers the truth about who she is and what her own dark powers are, her aunt Franny comes to understand what she herself is ready to sacrifice, and Sally realizes that she is willing to give up everything for love. A heartfelt and satisfying conclusion to a beloved series, Practical Magic 2 celebrates mothers and daughters, sisters and brothers, and anyone who has ever been in love.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Acclaimed author of The Anthropologists Aysegül Savas's acute and tender first collection explores the distances we keep, and those we try to close, in the age of connectivity.A researcher abroad in Rome eagerly awaits a visit from her long distance lover, only to find he is not the same man she remembers. An expat meets a childhood friend on a layover and is dismayed by her unexpected contentment. A newly pregnant woman considers the taboo of sharing the news too soon, but can't resist when an opportunity comes to patch up a damaged friendship.Long Distance showcases Savas's devastating talent for the short story. Her shrewd encapsulations of contemporary life often centre on characters displaced more by choice than circumstance, characters both determined to install themselves in new lives and preoccupied with the people they've left behind. 'Don't be deceived by Savas's cool, matter-of-fact tone - beneath it lie layers of wisdom, delicacy and subtlety' Guardian'Singular, delightful. The melancholy of these narrators, though tangible, treads only lightly on the text - an effect achieved through the spareness of Savas's prose style' TLS'Rome, Marseille, Istanbul, Paris and small-town Russia are the backdrops for these tender stories' Daily Mail 'An exceptionally elegant, intelligent, and original writer' Sigrid Nunez 'The rigor of Didion and the tenderness of Sebald' Catherine Lacey 'One of my favourite writers' Katie Kitamura.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A teen tries to save her quickly gentrifying neighborhoodand make her cynical partner in festival-planning believe in lovein this "sweet, feel-good" (School Library Journal, starred review) opposites-attract romance perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Sandhya Menon.Sana Merali is a certified hopeless romantic. It's inevitable when she literally lives on Love Street, a cute side-street full of mom-and-pop shops and cozy apartments. With her florist mother, her part-time job at a vintage shop, and her adorably curated wardrobe, Sana knows she's what meet-cutes are made ofand it's only a matter of time until her own HEA. When the neighborhood is threatened by new developments, however, her plans for love get pushed to the backburner as she and her neighbors rally to host a festival that will finally put the neighborhood on everyone's radar. Because what better way to get people to fall in love with Love Street Unfortunately, Miles Desai is also on the planning committee. Miles is contrary, judgmental, andanti-romance. His hard stance on love inspires Sana with another goal for the summer: to matchmake Miles and knock the cynicism right out of him. But as her set-up for Miles starts to actually work, Sana realizes that happily-ever-afters, for herself and for her street, aren't that easy to come by.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One hundred years prior to the events of The Clackity, four best friends are drawn into a deadly scheme when they set out to investigate the strange disappearances taking place in the eerie town of Blight Harbor in this "compelling and imaginative" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade adventure.It's June of 1921 and best friends Mae, Lark, Brigid, and Claret have plans for the perfect summer. Between riding their bikes to the enchanted lake and decorating their fort for its resident ghost, the girls are a busy bunch. But when they discover a door in the forest floor that leads to an alternate world with purple skies and fearsome creatures, everything takes a turn for the worse. Someone else has already been through that door, and it's triggered something incredibly dangerous. Maybe deadly. Back in Blight Harbor, strange disappearances are taking place. The most worrisome being that of Brigid's cousin, who has been spending an awful lot of time with the unusual and untrustworthy John Jeffrey Pope. As the girls uncover the eerie world that lives right beneath their feet, will they find their missing friend, or will the most treacherous man in Blight Harbor get to them first. Cáceres, Alfredo (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can you find the witch in this playful Halloween board book Peek through the holes on each page of this sweet and spooky story!Pumpkins, ghosts, and broomsticks there's one thing they can mean. Can you find the witch who'll cast a spell for a happy Halloween Young readers will love peeking through the holes in this board book as they search for the witch in a festive game of hide-and-seek! Just when it looks like the witch might be on the next pagelook again. Lou, Saoirse (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Farah Heron, the critically acclaimed author of adult rom-com Accidentally Engaged, comes a story about a goody-two-shoes teen who concocts a brilliant plan to fake-date the local bad boy to rebel against her mom.Meera Noorani has spent her whole life playing it safe. Raised by her single mom, she's had toespecially in love. After all, it has been proven, generation after generation, that all Noorani women are cursed to have partners who ruin their lives. And though she tried her best to avoid it, Meera's fate comes a-calling, and within the span of a week, she's broken up with, arrested, and then shipped to small-town Canada, where she'll be completing her community service under the watchful eye of her mom and her new stepdad. Meera's spent her whole life being good, and this is the thanks she gets If she can pose a threat to Mom's perfect new life, though, maybe she can get back to the city. And there's no better way to do that than date one of her fellow teen delinquents. Noah has got the piercings, tattoos, and rumors to prove that he's the town's most infamous bad boybut when the bad boy isn't actually bad, what's a girl meant to do.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan returns in a case that will test her to her limit.OF ALL THE CREATURES IN THE WORLD, ONLY HUMANS HAVE THE CAPACITY FOR EVIL.Small animals have been turning up throughout Charlotte, North Carolina, mutilated and displayed in the same bizarre manner. Now it seems the perp is upping the ante. When Temperance Brennan visits the latest crime scene, she finds that the victim is a dog. Somebody's pet.Vowing to find whoever is responsible, Tempe is disturbed to learn from a forensic psychologist that the escalating pattern of aggression suggests even more macabre discoveries to come. And then it happens. A woman is found disfigured and posed in a manner that mimics the earlier killings. As Tempe follows the horrifying clues to a shocking conclusion, she finds herself forced to confront an increasingly terrifying question.What is pure evil PRAISE FOR KATHY REICHS:'This page-turning series never lets the reader down' HARLAN COBEN'One of my favourite writers' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Kathy Reichs and Tempe Brennan have thrilled readers with pacey, mazey tales . . . We readers are truly grateful' IAN RANKIN.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two months, six countries, one chance to fall in love . . . travel the world in this swoony enemies-to-lovers romance for fans of Love and Gelato, The Summer of Broken Rules and The Summer I Turned Pretty.Margot is That Girl - she's built her online audience from scratch and though her life looks perfect on screen, her influencing supports her family's dying B&B. Theo is seen as a nepo baby - but photography is his ticket to escaping his billionaire father's control, and the damage he has done to the local community - including Margot's family. When they are both chosen to represent a luxury hotel chain on a global tour, they instantly clash. But as they travel together - from the markets of Hong Kong to the Austrian slopes - they realise that their online personas might be just that. Who is the real person behind the screen And what would happen if they switch off and just lived in the moment Turn on aeroplane mode and dive into this swoony summer romance - expect to read:Enemies to lovers romanceFirst-person dual POVGorgeous travel descriptions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Fresh, funny and criminally addictive' HANNAH GRACE'I had a blast with this slasher-romance mashup' ALICIA THOMPSONFor fans of Love in the Time of Serial Killers, Butcher & Blackbird and anyone who's always wanted to see the perfect mash-up of Scream and nostalgic 00s romantic comedies in a book. When Jamie's best friend drags her to a speed-dating event, she expects mediocre men and an opportunity to eat her feelings later. What she doesn't expect is a blackout and for her date to be gruesomely killed at their table. After the lights come on, she sees only more bodies and a group of survivors she suspects the killer could be amongst. Like every slasher movie she's ever watched and studied, Jamie knows that the rules of making it out alive are simple: don't split up and definitely don't have sex. But that's easier said than done when she finds herself caught in a love triangle with two dangerously attractive strangers. Nothing speeds up love like fighting for your life and if Jamie's going to get out in one piece, she'll have to figure out who's playing for her heart and who's playing to kill.Speed Dating Trope SheetFatal flirtingTrapped together in a nightclubChoose the survivorReaders are OBSESSED with this killer love story'This felt like if Scream was a love story and I'm so here for it!''The suspense, the romance, the fear . . . I couldn't put it down''Packed full of fantastic pop-culture references, an excellent leading lady and plenty of twists and turns''A fantastic tribute to the slasher genre and the final girls we love to root for''It kept me on the edge of my seat and made me seconded guess everything'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Formula 1 romance set in the Slipstream universe following Cat Cromwell, a fashion influencer on a secret mission to ruin a driver's reputation, but she may fall for his rival instead. 'This is the steamy rom-com every F1 girlie has been waiting for.' Sarah Adams 'Deliciously addictive!' Ellie K. Wilde 'The Paddock Club is one of my top reads of the year.' Tarah DeWitt 'Madge Maril is a delightful voice in romance!" Chelsea Curto 'Cat and Faust are a masterpiece in on-page chemistry.' Peyton Corinne As a professional heartbreaker, Cat Cromwell knows she'll never fall in lovebut she'll pretend to, for a price. A former fashion model in New York City with a side hustle charming and then dumping the World's Worst Men, Cat is offered the chance to pull off her biggest con yet: date and dump F1 driver Bernard Baudelairewho recently left his very angry ex at the altar. Raised on Formula 1 by a single father herself, Cat is excited to infiltrate the ivory tower that is the Paddock Club through fashion, and also to get back at another powerful, spoiled man who feels entitled to treat women like playthings, something she has undertaken for women and girls since her early modeling days and her family's financial struggles. But Cat's perfect plan hits the brakes when Bernard leaves the racing teamand she's assigned to work with Faust Ferreira Sanchez instead, a moody F1 driver recovering after an apocalyptically embarrassing year in his career. Faust is nothing like the men Cat is paid to date and loves to hate. He's quiet. Honest. And absurdly hot in an all-black suit. Worse, Faust is convinced that Cat isn't who she claims to be. And he's particularly interested in why she's flirting with his ex-teammate and biggest racing rival. As flying between fashion shows and racing circuits wears Cat's carefully crafted mask thin, she finds herself drawn further into Faust's steamy game of cat and mouse, and the dangerously real passion they ignite in each other. But with shadows from Cat's checkered past looming in the pit lane, can she find a way to break her target's heart without losing the first honest man she's ever known Or will staying in the Paddock Club be the first scam she can't pull off.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Wynbridge, the scent of autumn is on the breeze and love is in the air Clemmie Bennett has been renovating beautiful Rowan Cottage on the outskirts of the small town of Wynbridge, for eighteen months following a very public heartbreak back in her childhood hometown. The popular Instagram influencer, lost her husband, sold their home, and has been cosied up the Fens and living a very private life, but now she feels it's time for a change. A chance encounter with co-owner of The Cherry Tree Café, the bubbly Lizzie Dixon, pulls her into organizing Wynbridge's first-ever Autumn Festival, and her once quiet life is soon a distant memory. With the whole town rallying behind the event, she discovers a new sense of purpose. And when local vet Ash falls hard for Clemmie, she begins to wonder if she's ready to move even further on from her past and fall in love again This autumn, cosy up with Heidi and this perfect seasonal romance.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heartwarming mystery filled with books, secrets and second chances, perfect for fans of Freya Sampson, Evie Woods and Sally Page - and everyone who loves books about books.Sometimes the right story leads you home . . . When bestselling author Helen finds herself at the centre of a scandal, she escapes to Rathbrooke Hall on a remote island off the Northumberland coast. Tasked with cataloguing the books of a reclusive collector she's relieved to be out of the glare of publicity, even if the locals are less than welcoming.But as she spends more time among the dusty bookshelves and rare first editions, she uncovers clues to a secret collection of books that could save the island - and the community that she's begun to feel part of. Can she unravel the mystery of the hidden library and can she trust Thiago, a charming librarianwith secrets of his own Praise for Sharon Gosling's The Forest Hideaway'Ethereal and enchanting. I loved it!'Heidi Swain, All Wrapped Up'Aching romance'Woman's Weekly'Unusual, absorbing and engaging . . . A fascinating novel' Rachel Hore, The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge'Full of hope, friendship and new beginnings - the perfect autumn escape' Holly Martin, The Cottage on Christmas Gardens'Evocative and atmospheric . . . a beautifully depicted story about hope, connection, and not giving up on your dreams' Holly Miller, The Spark'An uplifting and atmospheric tale' heat.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A chilling and timely crime fiction debut, winner of the inaugural Allen & Unwin Crime Prize and perfect for fans of Chris Hammer's Scrublands and Jane Harper's The Dry.Moving back to her quiet coastal hometown in the wake of a catastrophically failed case in Melbourne, Senior Detective Antigone Pollard finds there are some things you can't run from. A month into her new life, she is targeted by a would-be rapist at a local pub. When the male witnesses and even her own colleagues close ranks in defence of her attacker, it becomes clear this is only the tip of the iceberg.As Antigone searches for answers, she encounters a wall of silence built on secrets, denial and fear. The women of the town are scared, and they know the law is not on their side. In the face of a society that would rather she lie down and keep quiet, Antigone decides to take a stand. To do whatever it takes to get justice for all the survivors in Deception Bay, no matter the cost to herself.Gripping from the first page to the last,The Unbelievedoffers a raw and uncompromising look at a small-town world that is all too real, and introduces a stunning new voice in Australian crime fiction.'A brilliant crime debut' CHRIS HAMMER, bestselling author of Scrublands'Tight, tense and unrelenting' CANDICE FOX, author of The Crimson Lake 'Compelling, clever and utterly convincing' JACQUELINE BUBLITZ, author of Before You Knew My Name'Be warned: once you pick upThe Unbelievedyou won't be able to put it down!' Good Housekeeping.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A spellbinding new vampire romantasy series, perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and Shield of Sparrows.Imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit, Samara is bullied by guards and tormented by the screams of her fellow prisoners. She's resigned herself to enduring her fifteen-year term. until she learns the freedom she's been promised is nothing but a cruel lie.Now Samara is faced with a brutal choice: die within the cold walls of Castle Greymere, or do the unthinkable and escape. But no one leaves Greymere alive. To break out, she'll need help from one of the undead.Raphael is the worst kind of monster: a vampire with a thirst for blood - and the same breed that killed her mother. He's also unspeakably powerful, his supernatural strength tamed only by the enchanted cuffs forced on him. The deal is simple: Samara unlocks his shackles, and Raphael helps her escape. But he never promised to let her go once they flee the castle.Perfect for readers who love: a searing slow burn, morally grey heroes who fall first and hard, the 'touch her and die' trope, the 'only one horse trope', and heroines who find their own strength.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "A riveting tale about war, intrigue, love, and perseverance." John Grisham "Absorbing.Unfolds like a detective novel.The story barrels ahead urgently.Duty, anger, sorrow, conscience and even hope mix together to form the novel's bracingly intimate ending." The Wall Street Journal "What if not two but three atomic bombs wound up in the Pacific theater .Hawley's impeccably detailed narrative offers an unnerving fictional answer.The novel's tension mounts in highly cinematic fashion, despite our awareness of what the history books tell us." The New York Times A sweeping and suspenseful novel of love and war, set in Japan during the final days of World War II, with a shocking historical premise: three atomic bombs were actually delivered to the Pacificnot twoand when one of them falls into the hands of the Japanese, the fate of a couple that has been separated from one another becomes entangled with the fate of this terrifying new device.War has taken everything from physicist Keizo Kan. His young daughter was killed in the Great Tokyo Air Raid, and now his Japanese American wife, Noriko, has been imprisoned by the brutal Thought Police. An American bomber, downed over Japan on the first day of August 1945, offers the scientist a surprising chance at salvation. The Imperial Army dispatches him to examine an unusual device recovered from the plane's wreckagea bomb containing uraniumand tells him that if he can unlock its mysteries, his wife will be released. Working in secrecy under crushing pressure, Kan begins to disassemble the bomb and study its components. One of his assistants falls ill after mishandling the uranium, but his alarming deterioration, and Kan's own symptoms, are ignored by the commanding officer demanding results. Desperate to stave off Japan's surrender to the Allies, the army will stop at nothing to harness the weapon's unimaginable power. They order Kan to prepare the bomb for manual detonation over a targeta suicide mission that will strike a devastating blow against the Americans. Kan is soon confronted with a series of agonizing decisions that will test his courage, his loyalty, and his very humanity. An extraordinary debut novel that is the result of twenty-seven years of work by its author, Daikon is a gripping and powerfully moving saga that calls to mind such classics as Cold Mountain. It is set amid the chaos and despair of the world's third largest city lying in ruins, its population starving and its leadership under escalating assault from without and within. Here is a haunting epic of love, survival, and impossible choices that introduces a singular new voice on the literary landscape.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A BOLD, BLOODY, RIOTOUS SAPPHIC ROMANTASY' - The GuardianQ: What is your Roman Empire A:A sapphic, feminist romantasy, set in the age of ancient Rome.The Roman Goddesses have grown weary of the rule of Gods and men.Theyseek to change the fortune of the world by backing a brilliant young woman.In Pompeii, Gia dreams of being a female Gladiator, but there is no such thing.When she wins the favour of Claudia - the beautiful daughter of the Emperor - her star begins to rise in the arena, but so does the risk to her life.Together, the girls must battle conspiracies to overthrow the Empire, and their growing feelings for one another. Feelings the Goddesses had not planned on.A scintillating and enchanting new series, perfect for fans of Powerless, Lore and Crescent City.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For fans of What You Are Looking For is in the Library and Days at the Morisaki BookshopTranslated by Philip Gabriel, the translator of The Travelling Cat ChroniclesThe Night Library is no ordinary library.Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections - the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrotethe books that inspired themthe books they lovedAll Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books. However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her.She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody calling themselves 'Seven Rainbows', inviting her to apply for a job at a library with no name, a place referred to simply as 'The Night Library'.After successfully passing the interview, Otaha arrives at The Night Library and her sunny personality immediately earns her comparisons with Anne of Green Gables. For the very first time she feels she has found her place in the world. As well as a treasure trove of books, the library houses a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library's employees at the end of each day.Together they embark on a series of bookish adventures. But when the library's mysterious owner decides to temporarily close the library, Otaha and her friends fear that it may not reopen and that the peace they have found there will be lost to them forever. Is their friendship and their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it And what will remain if it isn't Dinner at the Night Library is a heartwarming literary mystery, filled with quirky characters, Japanese culture and the mouthwatering meals. It asks why books matter and offers a cheer of encouragement to everybody who believes they do. Ultimately, it is a paean to reading and the relevance of books through the ages-past, present, and future.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now available in an oversized lap edition!Pookie gets dressed up for Halloween in this silly board book from bestselling author Sandra Boynton.What will little Pookie decide to be for Halloween this year Pookie tries on costumes one by one, but somehow can't find the right thing. The resolution to Pookie's dilemma will delight toddlers and their caregivers alike. Told with Sandra Boynton's charm and pizzazz, Spooky Pookie is a Halloween classic. Boo! Tonight when it's dark we will walk down our street. We will visit our friends. You can say, "Trick or Treat!". Boynton, Sandra (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An excellent primer . . . Essential reading' GUARDIAN\*History matters, especially in Palestine.In this essential account, historian Anne Irfan reveals the long-term roots of Israel's genocidal destruction of Gaza. She examines six key moments in its history that provide vital context for the present day, beginning with Israel's expulsion of the Palestinian people in 1948, when the Gaza region was truncated to a tiny 'Strip' of 141 square miles, through to Israel's occupations, the first intifada and the rise of Hamas. Drawing on a decade of meticulous research, she cuts through the misinformation and conflicting narratives to tell a story that begins long before the Hamas-led attacks of October 7 and centres Gaza as a microcosm of the Palestinian struggle. Clear-sighted and compassionate, this is an account that foregrounds the voices of Palestinians of all walks of life, from farmers and teachers to poets and activists.A Short History of the Gaza Strip is an indispensable primer for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of Palestine and the wider region. \*'Brings an unsparing moral clarity and deep insight to this timely, scholarly, humane and profoundly tragic tale' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE, NEW STATESMAN 'Wonderfully informative, nuanced, humane' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE Book of the Year'Written with passion, precision and clarity' IRISH INDEPENDENT.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer." Satoru IwataTHE USA TODAY BESTSELLER"A book that anyone who cares about gaming should own and read." ForbesIn this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the "Iwata Asks" series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato Itoi, Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From ESPN reporter Marc Raimondi comes a compelling, gripping narrative history of professional wrestling's legendary faction, The NWO (New World Order), from their inception in 1996 to their influence on American pop culture today. In 1996, professional wrestling was one of the most watched sports on cable television, with more than 5 million people tuning in every week. And in the late 1990s, pro-wrestling was the hottest thing in American pop culture, with companies making millions in action figures, video games, and simple black t-shirts emblazoned with three little letters: NWO. The NWO, or New World Order, became a business like no other, and was responsible for the explosive ratings and rabid fanbase. It started with an ingenious storyline starring Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and the titular Hollywood HoganHulk Hogan gone bad. Together, they formed a new era of characters to root for: The Bad Guys. Never before had audiences cheered for the villains, rooting for them over the heroes. The NWO broke down wrestling's fourth wall in a clever new way, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. And suddenly, watching professional wrestling not only became socially acceptable, but a necessity if you wanted to stay up to date with pop culture. Their impact was infectious and long-lasting. It was entertainment that shaped a generation. Written by Marc Raimondi, a current ESPN reporter with nearly twenty years of experience in journalism, this narrative history explores professional wrestling's most popular faction and how their existence influenced American culture like never before.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the fascinating backstories of 400 wordsThe English language is anything but boring! Vandals, Scapegoats and Bootleggers takes you on an etymological journey through history, myth, religion, war, sports, literature, and beyond to uncover how common expressions came to be. In quick yet captivating entries, you'll find the intriguing details, bizarre twists, forgotten characters, and curious coincidences that shaped the conversations we have every day. Boycott was the surname of a despised nineteenth-century landlord shunned into exile by his entire town A deadline was the fatal boundary drawn around military prisons during the Civil War The designer of the bikini named it for the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands to ride the publicity wave of the headline-making nuclear tests there Turncoat began with the nervous Duke of Saxony creating a reversible coat so he could safely walk between French and English armies warring on his land With tales that are weird, witty, and wonderfully unexpected, Vandals, Scapegoats, and Bootleggers reveals that even seemingly simple words have a story to tell.…

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