Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398527599 ISBN 13: 9781398527591
Anbieter: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series Dork Diaries Dork Diaries 2: Party Time Dork Diaries 3: Pop Star Dork Diaries 4: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries 5: Dear Dork Dork Diaries 6: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries 7: TV Star Dork Diaries 8: Once Upon a Dork Dork Diaries 9: Drama Queen Dork Diaries 10: Puppy Love Dork Diaries 11: Frenemies Forever Dork Diaries 12: Crush Catastrophe Dork Diaries 13: Birthday Drama Dork Diaries 14: Spectacular Superstar Dork Diaries 15: I Love Paris! - Out now!Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 368 pp. Englisch.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1665911832 ISBN 13: 9781665911832
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Das, Abira (illustrator). Neuware - 'Sejal and the gang set off on an imaginative adventure through outer space'.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398522007 ISBN 13: 9781398522008
Anbieter: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Have YOU ever had a bad week The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He's dressed up like a clown on national TV, his worst enemy is stealing the limelight, and there's definitelysomething weird happening with everyone's cats! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! At least he's found a new BFF in international pop sensation, teen heartthrob and Justin's name twin, Justin Chase, right Maybe not. As a case of mistaken identity leads to a disastrous kidnapping and Justin forced to race against the clock (and the ferocious dog) to escape! Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous, Wednesday was wild, but now it's. THURSDAY! The fourth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and theTreehouse series.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 180 pp. Englisch.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Ltd Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1471199460 ISBN 13: 9781471199462
Anbieter: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The utterly irresistible new picture book from out-of-this-world bestsellers and creators of Slug in Love, Rachel Bright and Nadia Shireen.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 32 pp. Englisch.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1665905360 ISBN 13: 9781665905367
Anbieter: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From Edgar Awardnominated author Martha Freeman comes a "delightful" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade mystery following a young boy working at his family's secondhand store that is a steal-your-heart story about family and friendship.Arthur Popper helps out in his family's Boulder, Colorado, junk store, Universal Trash, a place so full of cool stuff it inspires awe in first-time shoppers. When it comes to ukuleles, peppermills, and rhinestones, Arthur knows what's what. But unlike his motorcycle-riding grandma and his namesake, King Arthur, he's not brave or adventurous. Then Arthur finds a chipped teacup, of all things, and realizes it's the key to solving the perfect crimea crime only he knows about. With help from a supernatural sidekick, his best friend, his annoying little sister, and a sad-faced police officer, Arthur embarks on the hard work of detecting. Everyone knows Arthur is good at customer service. Does he have what it takes to solve a mystery and confront a thief Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 304 pp. Englisch.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster UK Ltd Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1974741028 ISBN 13: 9781974741021
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Comic
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Broke young man + chainsaw demon = Chainsaw Man!Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous-Chainsaw Man!Denji is desperate to tell the world that he's Chainsaw Man, but is he competent enough to pull off a proper reveal Meanwhile, Asa has made a friend! But this new friendship may be hiding a dark secret.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster UK Ltd Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1974741001 ISBN 13: 9781974741007
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Comic
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Antisocial, dorky boy seeks fun-loving, sexy vampire for blood-sucking and transforming into her minion.One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! Especially when he meets flirtatious Nazuna. Except that she's a vampire. That's okay. He wants to become a creature of the night too. But transformation doesn't come that easily.To sign up for his class trip to Hokkaido, Ko has to, well, go to school! His estranged friend Mahiru decides to travel to the island as well, along with an unwelcome companion (unwelcome to Ko and company, that is). And things only get worse when Ko's fanged female followers join him and Akira on the train ride there!
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Ltd Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398518743 ISBN 13: 9781398518742
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Combining the warmth and heart of Ross Welford's The 1,000 Year Old Boy with the epic adventure and inseparable friendship of Frank Cottrell Boyce's Cosmic comes an otherworldly new middle grade adventure from the award-winning Benjamin Dean. Twelve-year-old Zed has always been fascinated by the Demons that fall from the sky. His whole life his dad has worked as a Hunter, tasked with eliminating Demons once and for all, and Zed hopes to one day follow in his footsteps. But then one night Spark appears and disrupts everything Zed thought he knew. Because this Demon is nothing like the myths he's a frightened boy, no older than Zed, who wants to go back home. Can Zed stand up for what's right, even if it means going against his own family Praise for Benjamin Dean: 'Warm-hearted and cheering, with a dash of sparkle' Guardian 'Alife-affirming, must-read' The Independent 'The novel wears its heart on its sleeve, and it is a very big heart' Financial Times 'Funny, fresh and full of heart'Katie Tsang, co-author of DRAGON MOUNTAIN 'Vibrant, funny and wise a book to savour' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS 'A joyful and thoughtful celebration of family, identity and inclusivity' Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. series.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398527599 ISBN 13: 9781398527591
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world abd the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! When Nikki discovers that her arch-nemesis, MacKenzie, has started writing a gossip column for the school newspaper, she's worried that she will share info on Nikki's crush, Brandon to the whole school. To keep an eye on MacKenzie (and bonus: spend time with Brandon!) Nikki joins the newspaper and somehow ends up working as the advice columnist, Miss Know-It-All. At first it's fun to answer all the letters from the kids at school, but when her inbox is suddenly overflowing, Nikki feels in need of some help herself. Fortunately she has BFFs Chloe and Zoey on her side . . . and at her keyboard! With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. Don't miss out! I LOVE PARIS, the brand new DORK DIARIES, is out now! Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series Dork Diaries Dork Diaries 2: Party Time Dork Diaries 3: Pop Star Dork Diaries 4: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries 5: Dear Dork Dork Diaries 6: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries 7: TV Star Dork Diaries 8: Once Upon a Dork Dork Diaries 9: Drama Queen Dork Diaries 10: Puppy Love Dork Diaries 11: Frenemies Forever Dork Diaries 12: Crush Catastrophe Dork Diaries 13: Birthday Drama Dork Diaries 14: Spectacular Superstar Dork Diaries 15: I Love Paris! - Out now!
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1665903937 ISBN 13: 9781665903936
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Price, Mina (illustrator). Neuware - Meena learns that it is possible to have a long-distance friendship with Sofâia while still making new friends.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398514284 ISBN 13: 9781398514287
Anbieter: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Frightening and timely, Bradley'sThe Sisterhood is the book everyone should read this year. If you thought it ended with Orwell, think again . . .' CHRISTINA DALCHERVox meets The Handmaid's Talein this feminist reimagining of 1984In Oceania, whoever you are, Big Brother is always watching you and trust is a luxury that no one has. Julia is the seemingly perfect example of what women in Oceania should be: dutiful, useful, subservient, meek. But Julia hides a secret. A secret that would lead to her death if it is discovered. For Julia is part of the underground movement called The Sisterhood, whose main goal is to find members of The Brotherhood, the anti-Party vigilante group, and help them to overthrow Big Brother. Only then can everyone be truly free.When Julia thinks she's found a potential member of The Brotherhood, it seems like their goal might finally be in their grasp. But as she gets closer to Winston Smith, Julia's past starts to catch up with her and we soon realise that she has many more secrets than we'd first imagined - and that overthrowing Big Brother might cost her everything - but if you have nothing left to lose then you don't mind playing the game . . .This is a story about love, about family, about being a woman, a mother, a sister, a friend and ultimately about what you would sacrifice for the greater good.'Fast-paced and suspenseful . . .The Sisterhood'sgreatest gift, however, may be in its message of hope, capable of surmounting even the most formidable of odds and the most uncertain of futures' KATHERINE J. CHEN, author of Joan'A gut-wrenching, heart-breaking journey through the looking glass of 1984. Compulsively written, Julia's is a story begging to be told' FREYA BERRY, author of The Dictator's Wife'A shockingly relevant take on a classic' CLAIRE MCGOWAN, author of This Could Be Us'A dazzling retelling of the classic dystopian novel, which raises profound questions about how society works, and whether or not woman have political agency. I found it memorable, deeply moving, and at times, terrifying' KATE RHODES, author of the Ben Kitto series'Katherine Bradley has delivered a worthy counterpart to George Orwell's 1984 in this chilling, taut book. It's as claustrophobic as it needs to be; particularly frightening as one looks around and sees that we are voluntarily moving towards Orwell's nightmare. It is nothing short of a triumph' MARA TIMON, author of City of Spies'In this highly original take on Orwell's 1984- the Big Brother of all dystopian classics - Bradley weaves a complex and engaging plot around the idea of a female resistance to oppressive overlords. Oppressive and creepy, but with real heart' A. K. TURNER, author of Body LanguagePetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 454 pp. Englisch.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398510653 ISBN 13: 9781398510654
Anbieter: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Brimming with life, love and the stories bound up in even the most everyday items,Prelovedis a tale about friendship, loss, being true to oneself no matter the expectations and the enduring power and joy of charity shops.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 436 pp. Englisch.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398511196 ISBN 13: 9781398511194
Anbieter: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In the Blink of an Eye is a dazzling debut from an exciting new voice and asks us what we think it means to be human.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 432 pp. Englisch.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1665946474 ISBN 13: 9781665946476
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Craig, Helen (illustrator). Neuware - Ballerinas need plenty of rest, and Angelina has a special bedtime routine that helps her relax before a big dance recital. This 8x8 storybook includes perforated note cards, foil, and embossing on the cover.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398522007 ISBN 13: 9781398522008
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have YOU ever had a bad week The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He's dressed up like a clown on national TV, his worst enemy is stealing the limelight, and there's definitelysomething weird happening with everyone's cats! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! At least he's found a new BFF in international pop sensation, teen heartthrob and Justin's name twin, Justin Chase, right Maybe not. As a case of mistaken identity leads to a disastrous kidnapping and Justin forced to race against the clock (and the ferocious dog) to escape! Monday was mortifying, Tuesday was tumultuous, Wednesday was wild, but now it's. THURSDAY! The fourth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and theTreehouse series.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Ltd Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1471199460 ISBN 13: 9781471199462
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A riotous, rousing celebration of self-belief starring the one and only Gail the Snail! A 'Watch Out For' pick in The Sunday Times: 'A rallying cry for believing in your goals and sticking to them. It makes you laugh and makes everything seem possible.' Nicolette Jones 'Inspiringly bonkers [.] A lively, humorous collaboration from two picture-book stars.' Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian Gail the snail has always been told not to dreamtoo big or reach too far, but Gail is not your average snail, and she hasplans to be the first . . . SNAIL IN SPACE!Join Gail on her stellar adventure and discover the magic of reaching for the stars and giving it your all. The utterly irresistible new picture book from out-of-this-world bestsellers and creators of Slug in Love, Rachel Bright and Nadia Shireen.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1471197565 ISBN 13: 9781471197567
Anbieter: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Five reasons you're stuck and what to do about it by the psychologist and bestselling author of A Manual For Being Human, Dr Sophie Mort.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 288 pp. Englisch.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1534499326 ISBN 13: 9781534499324
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - While visiting his girlfriend Summer in Malibu, Teddy stumbles upon two mysteries involving a blown up whale explosion and a string of beach sand thefts, but his investigation is sidetracked by a rumor that his girlfriend is dating a celebrity, leading him to question their relationship.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster UK Ltd Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1974741133 ISBN 13: 9781974741137
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto!Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him !As Sakamoto and his friends hunt for the database at the JCC, Shin winds up in a serious duel with a teacher who might have information on what they want. Meanwhile, Sakamoto deals with Amane, a boy with a connection to X. Thanks to X's schemes, the JCC faces an unprecedented crisis!
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1665957980 ISBN 13: 9781665957984
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this funny and romantic story sprinkled with a dash of magic, a thirteen-year-old girl uses her newfound ability to make people fall in love to sabotage her rival.Erin Johnson's thirteenth birthday unfolds like any other day, from her mom's quirky and embarrassing choice of outfit to racing her nemesis, Trevor Jin, to the best seat in class-front row, center. But her gifts this year include something very out of the ordinary: magical powers. Erin discovers her mysterious father is actually the love god Cupid and she's inherited his knack for romance. It's not the most useful ability for an overachiever with lofty academic and extracurricular goals.or is it Erin desperately wants to be elected president of the Multicultural Leadership Club, and as usual, Trevor is her fiercest competition. He's never backed down from a challenge before, but if Erin makes him fall in love with her, maybe he'd drop out of the race and let her win. With her magical pedigree, wrapping Trevor around her finger is a snap, and having him around all the time is a small price to pay for victory. But without their cutthroat rivalry bringing out the worst in each other, Erin realizes Trevor may not be as bad as she thought, and suddenly her first foray into love gets a lot more complicated.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1665905360 ISBN 13: 9781665905367
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Edgar Awardnominated author Martha Freeman comes a "delightful" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade mystery following a young boy working at his family's secondhand store that is a steal-your-heart story about family and friendship.Arthur Popper helps out in his family's Boulder, Colorado, junk store, Universal Trash, a place so full of cool stuff it inspires awe in first-time shoppers. When it comes to ukuleles, peppermills, and rhinestones, Arthur knows what's what. But unlike his motorcycle-riding grandma and his namesake, King Arthur, he's not brave or adventurous. Then Arthur finds a chipped teacup, of all things, and realizes it's the key to solving the perfect crimea crime only he knows about. With help from a supernatural sidekick, his best friend, his annoying little sister, and a sad-faced police officer, Arthur embarks on the hard work of detecting. Everyone knows Arthur is good at customer service. Does he have what it takes to solve a mystery and confront a thief.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 147118370X ISBN 13: 9781471183706
Anbieter: buchversandmimpf2000, Emtmannsberg, BAYE, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER \*LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION\* 'The beauty ofThe Wagerunfurls like a great sail. one of the finest nonfiction books I've ever read' Guardian'The greatest sea story ever told' Spectator'A cracking yarn? Grann's taste for desperate predicaments finds its fullest expression here' ObserverFrom the internationalbestselling author of KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE LOST CITY OF Z, a mesmerising story of shipwreck, mutiny and murder, culminating in a court martialthat reveals a shocking truth. On 28th January 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty's ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain.While chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon, the Wager was wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The crew, marooned for months and facing starvation, built the flimsy craft and sailed for more than a hundred days, traversing 2,500 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes. Then, six months later, another, even more decrepit, craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways and they had a very different story to tell.The thirty sailors who landed in Brazil were not heroes they were mutineers. The first group responded with counter-charges of their own, of a tyrannical and murderous captain and his henchmen. While stranded on the island the crew had fallen into anarchy, with warring factions fighting for dominion over the barren wilderness. As accusations of treachery and murder flew, the Admiralty convened a court martial to determine who was telling the truth. The stakes were life-and-deathfor whomever the court found guilty could hang.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 368 pp. Englisch.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398523992 ISBN 13: 9781398523999
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Four generations of women experience love, loss, war, and hope from the rise of Nazism to the Cuban Revolution and finally, the fall of the Berlin Wall? Berlin, 1931: Ally Keller, a talented young poet, is alone and scared when she gives birth to a mixed-race daughter she names Lilith. As the Nazis rise to power, Ally knows she must keep her baby in the shadows to protect her against Hitler's deadly ideology of Aryan purity. But as she grows, it becomes more and more difficult to keep Lilith hidden? Havana, 1958: Lilith has few memories of her mother or her childhood in Germany. But as the flames of revolution ignite, Lilith and her newborn daughter, Nadine, find themselves at a terrifying crossroads. Berlin, 1988: As a scientist in Berlin, Nadine is dedicated to ensuring the dignity of the remains of all those who were murdered by the Nazis. Yet she has spent her entire lifetime avoiding the truth about her own family's history. It will fall to her daughter Luna to come to terms with a shocking betrayal that changes everything she thought she knew about her family's past. Separated by time but united by sacrifice, four women embark on journeys of self-discovery and find themselves to be living testaments to the power of motherly love.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 166594899X ISBN 13: 9781665948999
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Buch. Zustand: Neu. Boynton, Sandra (illustrator). Neuware - Boynton Bookworks Spring 2024 list features a picture book, novelty books, a lap board book, and a boxed set! What better way to end the day than with this rhyming, rhythmic board book Sandra Boynton Dinosnores!now available FOR THE FIRST TIME in a big, bright lap edition!
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Ltd Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398505390 ISBN 13: 9781398505391
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A stunning and devastating indictmentof a societyscarred and defined by inequality, by one of the most charismatic and compellingvoices in politics today' Owen Jones 'Faiza's work is living proof that you don't have to choose between focusing on class and battling racism, or to triangulate on hate in order to advance a political cause. She's a testament to the power of rising with your community, and not out of it' Ash Sarkar'Shaheen overcame a plethora of barriers to get to Oxford and become a leading statistician. In this thought-provoking read, she uses her own unlikely story to probe how society defines your chances in life and what we can do about it'i At four years old, Dr Faiza Shaheen was told by her mum that one day she would study at the University of Oxford. As the daughter of a car mechanic attending state schools, the odds were low, but she worked hard and succeeded. Today, she's a leading statistician and standing for election as a Member of Parliament. Why do we glorify success as personal triumph like this These narratives purposely erase the role of public services, where you are born, and luck and they tell us that anyone can follow the same path. Rather than making working-class mobility the norm, what Faiza accomplished makes her an exception, and it's statistically impossible for everyone to be the exception. The inconvenient truth, as this book proves, is that social mobility is a fairy tale. Society today will not give most of us the chance of a secure and fulfilling life. That is unacceptable. Part memoir, part polemic, Know Your Place is a personal and statistical look at how society and the economy are structured, what really defines your life chances and how our current system keeps us locked into an ugly hierarchy. But more than that, it's a powerful call for collective fighting to reinvent things as we want them to be; it's about breaking out, finding hope and not staying in your place. We can change things, and this is how.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398514284 ISBN 13: 9781398514287
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Frightening and timely, Bradley'sThe Sisterhood is the book everyone should read this year. If you thought it ended with Orwell, think again . . .' CHRISTINA DALCHERVox meets The Handmaid's Talein this feminist reimagining of 1984In Oceania, whoever you are, Big Brother is always watching you and trust is a luxury that no one has. Julia is the seemingly perfect example of what women in Oceania should be: dutiful, useful, subservient, meek. But Julia hides a secret. A secret that would lead to her death if it is discovered. For Julia is part of the underground movement called The Sisterhood, whose main goal is to find members of The Brotherhood, the anti-Party vigilante group, and help them to overthrow Big Brother. Only then can everyone be truly free.When Julia thinks she's found a potential member of The Brotherhood, it seems like their goal might finally be in their grasp. But as she gets closer to Winston Smith, Julia's past starts to catch up with her and we soon realise that she has many more secrets than we'd first imagined - and that overthrowing Big Brother might cost her everything - but if you have nothing left to lose then you don't mind playing the game . . .This is a story about love, about family, about being a woman, a mother, a sister, a friend and ultimately about what you would sacrifice for the greater good.'Fast-paced and suspenseful . . .The Sisterhood'sgreatest gift, however, may be in its message of hope, capable of surmounting even the most formidable of odds and the most uncertain of futures' KATHERINE J. CHEN, author of Joan'A gut-wrenching, heart-breaking journey through the looking glass of 1984. Compulsively written, Julia's is a story begging to be told' FREYA BERRY, author of The Dictator's Wife'A shockingly relevant take on a classic' CLAIRE MCGOWAN, author of This Could Be Us'A dazzling retelling of the classic dystopian novel, which raises profound questions about how society works, and whether or not woman have political agency. I found it memorable, deeply moving, and at times, terrifying' KATE RHODES, author of the Ben Kitto series'Katherine Bradley has delivered a worthy counterpart to George Orwell's 1984 in this chilling, taut book. It's as claustrophobic as it needs to be; particularly frightening as one looks around and sees that we are voluntarily moving towards Orwell's nightmare. It is nothing short of a triumph' MARA TIMON, author of City of Spies'In this highly original take on Orwell's 1984- the Big Brother of all dystopian classics - Bradley weaves a complex and engaging plot around the idea of a female resistance to oppressive overlords. Oppressive and creepy, but with real heart' A. K. TURNER, author of Body Language.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Australia Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 176142405X ISBN 13: 9781761424052
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Diving Doctor on the Thai Cave Rescue (now a Netflix series) and former joint Australian of the Year explores the stories of other people who regularly risk their lives and what we can learn from their expertise. 'Harry' Harris Thai Cave Rescuer, joint Australian of the Year does something for fun that for the rest of us would trigger about four phobias. In near darkness and tight spaces, underwater and deep underground, he crawls through unexplored caves in what's often described as the most dangerous sport in the world. To us, that's a nightmare. To him, it's recreation. He's highly experienced, has done his research, controlled for all conceivable risks, and he's completely focused. Flooded underground caves are his safe space. And the discipline involved even the danger leaves him better prepared to manage the day-to-day stresses of life in the twenty-first century. Is he the only one who feels that way Come on the ultimate armchair adventure with Harris while he talks with other 'risk-takers' about why they do what they do, how they prepare, and how they've handled things going wrong. Harry talks with people like climber Alex Honnold (of 'Free Solo'), sailor Jessica Watson, mountaineer James Scott, and film director, and deep-sea diver James Cameron, amongst many less familiar world-beaters, each of whom has a fascinating story. We meet base jumpers, drag-racers, snipers, surfers, and people adventuring from the highest of skies to the deepest of oceans. Harry's conversations give us insights into what motivates these people and why a life without risk is no life at all. He believes that by doing 'the hard things' in life you can push yourself a little further and become stronger, more courageous, and more resilient.COMPELLING IDEA: why do deep-sea divers, free climbers, and big-wave surfers take the risks that they do How do soldiers and firefighters manage risk What can we learn from how they prepare and what they experience, what can we take into our own lives The Art of Risk has important life lessons as well as gripping stories: Harris shows that in doing 'the hard thing', we become more resilient and courageous. Angela Duckworth's Grit meets Alex Honnold film 'Free Solo'THE ULTIMATE ARMCHAIR ADVENTURE: as well as having a fascinating argument, The Art of Risk tells ripping yarn after ripping yarn, guaranteed to get your heart pounding.EXPERT AUTHOR: Dr. Harry Harris was at the heart of the Thai Caves rescue, anesthetizing all the boys in order to get them out. A genuine hero and a former Australian of the year, Harry Harris explores flooded caves deep underground for fun. For most people, this is the definition of a nightmare. Because Harry understands and can prepare for the risks, for him it's a pleasurable even meditative - experience. And, as he says, he feels 'carefully managed risk-taking gives me the courage to manage the day-to-day stresses of life in the 21st century'.REMARKABLE INTERVIEWEES: Harry talks with people like climber Alex Honnold, sailor Jessica Watson, mountaineer James Scott, film director, and deep-sea diver James Cameron, amongst many less familiar names, each of whom has a fascinating story. We meet base-jumpers, base-jumpers, drag racers, snipers, surfers, and people adventuring from the highest of skies to the deepest of oceans.MAN BEHIND THE NETFLIX SERIES: Thai Cave Rescue is fresh onto Netflix, further pushing awareness of the story.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398510653 ISBN 13: 9781398510654
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Brimming with life, love and the stories bound up in even the most everyday items,Prelovedis a tale about friendship, loss, being true to oneself no matter the expectations and the enduring power and joy of charity shops.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Ltd Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1398511986 ISBN 13: 9781398511989
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The brand new novel from Holly Hepburn, author of Coming Home to Brightwater Bay, will whisk you away to a sublime seaside retreat you'll never want to leave.
Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Simon + Schuster UK Jan 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1471197565 ISBN 13: 9781471197567
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Five reasons you're stuck and what to do about it by the psychologist and bestselling author of A Manual For Being Human, Dr Sophie Mort.