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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A hilarious new series by award-winning author Phil Earle which introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure! Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates.¿Finn just wants to survive Year 7, but his life is destined to be a series of epic fails. It's only Tuesday and his scheming, unicorn-obsessed little sister has already stuck a horn to his head (with superglue) and his properly evil older brother has wedgied him 278 times. And don't even ask what happened at swimming, in front of the WHOLE CLASS. At least he has best friends Laszlo (a hopeless romantic) and Google (ask her anything) by his side as he attempts to turn failure into victory in his very own book that is definitely not a diary.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 272 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter' Telegraph The EPIC, unmissable conclusion to the no.1 bestselling and award-winning SKANDAR series. Be one of the first to read the explosive finale everyone is waiting for and find out what happens to Skandar, Flo, Bobby, Mitchell, Kenna and their bloodthirsty unicorns. PRE-ORDER NOW! Reviews for the SKANDAR series: 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm' The Times 'A spectacular adventure, packed with suspense, thrills and fabulous invention. Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting it's a joy to enter Skandar's world' Jonathan Stroud 'Utterly thrilling and unputdownable!' B. B. Alston 'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast' The Sunday Times 'Magnificent' Hannah Gold 'Brims with wild adventure. Unmissable' Aisling Fowler 'Pacy, enthralling and epic' Louie Stowell 'A stunning world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished reading' T?lá Okogwu 'Soars with magic, adventure and pulse-pounding fun' Andy Sagar Other titles in the bestselling SKANDAR series: Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefSkandar and the Phantom RiderSkandar and the Chaos TrialsSkandar and the Skeleton CursePetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 432 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The action-packed new series for fans who can't get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters!Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 160 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A hilarious new series by award-winning author Phil Earle which introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure! Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates.¿Finn just wants to survive Year 7, but his life is destined to be a series of epic fails. It's only Tuesday and his scheming, unicorn-obsessed little sister has already stuck a horn to his head (with superglue) and his properly evil older brother has wedgied him 278 times. And don't even ask what happened at swimming, in front of the WHOLE CLASS. At least he has best friends Laszlo (a hopeless romantic) and Google (ask her anything) by his side as he attempts to turn failure into victory in his very own book that is definitely not a diary.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The most popular fantasy hero since Harry Potter' Telegraph The EPIC, unmissable conclusion to the no.1 bestselling and award-winning SKANDAR series. Be one of the first to read the explosive finale everyone is waiting for and find out what happens to Skandar, Flo, Bobby, Mitchell, Kenna and their bloodthirsty unicorns. PRE-ORDER NOW! Reviews for the SKANDAR series: 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm' The Times 'A spectacular adventure, packed with suspense, thrills and fabulous invention. Deft, dazzling and breathlessly exciting it's a joy to enter Skandar's world' Jonathan Stroud 'Utterly thrilling and unputdownable!' B. B. Alston 'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast' The Sunday Times 'Magnificent' Hannah Gold 'Brims with wild adventure. Unmissable' Aisling Fowler 'Pacy, enthralling and epic' Louie Stowell 'A stunning world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished reading' T?lá Okogwu 'Soars with magic, adventure and pulse-pounding fun' Andy Sagar Other titles in the bestselling SKANDAR series: Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefSkandar and the Phantom RiderSkandar and the Chaos TrialsSkandar and the Skeleton Curse.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The action-packed new series for fans who can't get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Sheikh, Yasmin (illustrator). Neuware - 'It's fun, silly and, in this National Year of Reading, precisely the kind of gateway entertainment that will show a six-year-old that books can give you a good time [.] Consider the daftest story of the new year successfully delivered.' - The Times, Children's Book of the Week.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first book in the sensational,swashbuckling middle-grade fantasy series full of action, adventure and ancient legends from bestselling author Amelia Mellor. Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Darkseaand the Dragon Realmseries.¿.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AN ADORABLE AND SOOTHING STORY TO GENTLY ENCOURAGE THE BEDTIME WIND-DOWN FROM TWO PICTURE BOOK SUPERSTARS!¿It's bedtime for Little Digger and friends as the sun sets and the stars start to twinkle. As all the other vehicles make their way home, Little Digger isn't ready to finish work just yet, but even little diggers need to rest so that they can get up bright and early and do their very busy best.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From bestselling author-illustrator Tom Percival comes a poignant picture book that encourages us to take notice of all the wondrous little things that happen to us each day.¿Daniel is having a terrible day. From the rain that tumbles down from the dark, grey skies to the puddles that soak his shoes, Daniel's convinced that nothing will lift his mood. But everything changes when he hears the sweet, delicate sound of music, barely audible beneath the rain. Perhaps, if he looks carefully enough, Daniel might find that there are moments of joy and wonder that can brighten even the darkest of days . . .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From bestselling author-illustrator Tom Percival comes a poignant picture book that encourages us to take notice of all the wondrous little things that happen to us each day.¿Daniel is having a terrible day. From the rain that tumbles down from the dark, grey skies to the puddles that soak his shoes, Daniel's convinced that nothing will lift his mood. But everything changes when he hears the sweet, delicate sound of music, barely audible beneath the rain. Perhaps, if he looks carefully enough, Daniel might find that there are moments of joy and wonder that can brighten even the darkest of days . . .Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Ace Foxx never planned to marry, until he has no choice but to strike a deal with Hadley Finch, the woman he swore to stay away from. Now he'll have to break his own rules - in the final book in abourbon-infusedromantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder, and lots of spice.In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead - or so the rumour goes.It isn't just small-town lore or neighbourhood gossip - I've witnessed what happens when the men in my family get too comfortable. And with the responsibility of leading Foxx Bourbon on my shoulders, I'll go to any lengths to ensure the safety of my business and family.There's only one problem: Hadley Finch. An honorary member of my family and the daughter of a deplorable businessman. She's the woman I swore to stay away from in a bargain I never wanted to make, and now . she's my wife.Hadley's always been the only person who pushes every last shred of my resolve. Before she was mine, I was fine protecting her from afar. It was never about being her hero or happy ending, but now, I crave both. Call it the Foxx curse or penance for my sins, but when all of it explodes and the lives of those I love are threatened, there are only two things I have left to bargain with: bourbon and proof.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 448 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Single-dad Lincoln Foxx wants nothing to do with Faye Calloway, but when she turns up back in his small town with a dangerous agenda, he can't stay away - in the second book in a bourbon-infused romantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder and lots of spice.In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead - or so the rumour goes.It wasn't just a rumour, it was my reality. I buried my wife along with too many secrets surrounding the night she died. Now, I'm a single dad with two priorities: raising my two girls and making great bourbon.But when Faye Calloway returns after I ran her out of my town - looking like a fantasy on stage and nothing like the cop she was trained to be - I know for a fact that she's hiding more secrets than the one she blackmailed me to keep. And I'm becoming distracted by the teasingly beautiful burlesque dancer with a hidden agenda.But as secrets begin to unravel and she puts herself in danger to right the past, the rules stop mattering. Only two things will allow me to protect my family and the woman I love: bourbon and secrets.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 432 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Ex-cop Grant Foxx's life is thrown into chaos when a beautiful woman with a dangerous secret begins working at his distillery - in the first book in a bourbon-infused romantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder and lots of spice.Features an exclusive bonus epilogue, limited to this paperback edition!In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did ended up dead - or so the rumour goes.Townies call it a curse. But I've lived it, and I won't survive it again. I'm not a cop anymore, but I've seen enough danger to know that Laney Young, the beautiful stranger who just showed up in my town, is running from something. She's lying about where she came from and what she's doing here.I don't want her near the quiet life I've made for myself, but she's everywhere: working at my distillery, living in our guest house, I can't avoid her. And the way she dishes out attitude from that pretty mouth of hers has me wanting things I've sworn to myself I'd never want again.When her past shows up and mingles too closely with mine, her lies begin to unravel. I mess up, dig too far, and get too close. Only two things have the power to keep her safe now: bourbon and lies.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 384 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The first book in the riotously funny dark romantasy series following a conflicted villain and his unstoppable bride who form the realm's most chaotic alliance. Perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villain.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 512 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE BESTSELLING AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY SERIES FOR KIDS, TOLD ENTIRELY IN THE FORM OF A GROUP CHAT, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND COMEDY WRITER, EMILY-JANE CLARK.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Single-dad Lincoln Foxx wants nothing to do with Faye Calloway, but when she turns up back in his small town with a dangerous agenda, he can't stay away - in the second book in a bourbon-infused romantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder and lots of spice. In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead - or so the rumour goes. It wasn't just a rumour, it was my reality. I buried my wife along with too many secrets surrounding the night she died. Now, I'm a single dad with two priorities: raising my two girls and making great bourbon.But when Faye Calloway returns after I ran her out of my town - looking like a fantasy on stage and nothing like the cop she was trained to be - I know for a fact that she's hiding more secrets than the one she blackmailed me to keep. And I'm becoming distracted by the teasingly beautiful burlesque dancer with a hidden agenda. But as secrets begin to unravel and she puts herself in danger to right the past, the rules stop mattering. Only two things will allow me to protect my family and the woman I love: bourbon and secrets.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The beautiful new novel that will make you laugh and cry, from the global bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove.'A stunning, sweeping, extraordinary story of connection, love, and the unbreakable bonds that guide and shape us. Full of humour and heart, My Friends is simply wonderful' Chris Whitaker'Warm, kooky, emotional, reflective, introspective, traumatic, cathartic, lovely. Epic book. Deeply human writer. The kind of book that can be a friend itself' Matt Haig\* AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER \*\* WINNER OF GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST FICTION 2025 \*\* SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON'S BEST FICTION BOOK OF 2025 \*\* AN AUDIBLE BEST LISTEN OF 2025 \*\* A BARNES AND NOBLE NATIONAL BOOK CLUB PICK \*You have to take life for granted, the artist thinks, the whole thing: sunrises and slow Sunday mornings andwater balloons and another person's breath against your neck. That's the only courageous thing a person can do.In the corner of a world-famous painting, three tiny figures sit on the end of a pier, a secret hidden in plain sight.Twenty-five years ago, a group of teenagers found solace in each other during one unforgettable summer. Their friendship inspired a transcendent work of art, a painting that now mysteriously belongs to eighteen-year-old aspiring artist Louisa.Driven to learn the story behind its creation, Louisa embarks on a journey to the seaside town where it all began. But as she gets closer to the painting's birthplace, Louisa learns that happy endings do not always take the form we expect.Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger's life years later.Readers can't get enough of My Friends . . . (\*\*\*\*\* five star reviews)'It was perfect. I have no other words to describe this masterpiece. Like, what the hell was I doing all these years ''I haven't read a friendship story this genuine, heartfelt, clumsy, straightforward, smart, sentimental, shocking, and emotionally resonant in a very long time.''Is it too early in the year to pick my favourite read of 2025 I think not, as this will be hard to beat.''Backman remains my absolute favorite.''Absolutely brilliant and beautiful .I loved, loved, loved this book.'Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 448 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -THE SIZZLING FINALE TO THE NO 1 BESTSELLING\* ROMANTASY TRILOGY PHENOMENON!¿PaedynGray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya.¿Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 528 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -An aspiring pop star crafts a fake relationship with a small-town boy to rehab her image, until her ex and her real feelings get in the way in this sweeping romance perfect for fans of Lynn Painter.Love Thompson went viral. Now she has it allfifty million followers, brand deals, a Hollywood address, and the fast track to the music career she's always dreamed ofuntil?she doesn't. After Love takes the blame for her influencer boyfriend's mistake, the fallout goes more viral than the video that rocketed her to fame. By the next morning, she's already lost sponsorships, ten million followers, and her debut single. Love needs to rehab her image, and that means dating someone a little more homegrown. Enter Austin Grey. Austin is about as homegrown as it gets. His only followers are the regulars at his family's struggling diner that he's doing his best to save. But everything changes when he gets a DM from a star he never expected to cross paths with again. When Love walks back into Austin's life, she thinks this is a purely online scheme with an expiration date. But as genuine feelings start to develop that keep them coming back to each other again and again, will either of them be willing to take a chance on something real Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pre-order BODY OF LIES, the brand-new thriller in the Kat and Lock series, coming Spring 2026.THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS COME OUT BUT AT WHAT COST Fresh from successfully closing their first live case, the Future Policing Unit are called in to investigate when a headless, handless body is found on a Warwickshire farm. But as they work to identify the victim and their killer, the discovery of a second body begins to spark fears that The Aston Strangler is back.When DCS Kat Frank is accused of putting the wrong man behind bars all those years ago, AIDE Lock the world's first AI detective pursues the truth with relentless logic. But Kat is determined to keep the past buried, and when she becomes the target of a shadowy figure looking for revenge, Lock is torn between his evidence-based algorithms and the judgement of his partner, with explosive results.When everything hangs in the balance, it will all come down to just how much an AI can learn, and what happens when they do?PRAISE FOR JO CALLAGHAN:'This series just gets better and better in every way. The juxtaposition of a compelling story and characters with complex ethical questions is brilliantly done. A must read' JENNIE GODFREY'A crime writer of exceptional quality' STEVE CAVANAGH'A new force to be reckoned with in crime' DAILY MAIL'An outstanding talent' JANE CASEY'Callaghan writes with such intelligence; interspersing humour with moments of utter heartbreak' NIKKI SMITH'An amazing writer' FRANCES QUINN.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral8 Passengersfamily vlog now the subject of a new Disney+docuseries and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Shari Franke's childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface Ruby's wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined. As the family's YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Ruby's delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime. Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: 'Finally'. For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her family's devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandt's cultish life coaching program, 'ConneXions'. No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mother's cruelty.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The beautiful new novel that will make you laugh and cry, from the global bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove. 'A stunning, sweeping, extraordinary story of connection, love, and the unbreakable bonds that guide and shape us. Full of humour and heart, My Friends is simply wonderful' Chris Whitaker\* AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER \*\* WINNER OF GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST FICTION 2025 \*\* SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON'S BEST FICTION BOOK OF 2025 \*\* AN AUDIBLE BEST LISTEN OF 2025 \*\* A BARNES AND NOBLE NATIONAL BOOK CLUB PICK \*You have to take life for granted, the artist thinks, the whole thing: sunrises and slow Sunday mornings andwater balloons and another person's breath against your neck. That's the only courageous thing a person can do.In the corner of a world-famous painting, three tiny figures sit on the end of a pier, a secret hidden in plain sight. Twenty-five years ago, a group of teenagers found solace in each other during one unforgettable summer. Their friendship inspired a transcendent work of art, a painting that now mysteriously belongs to eighteen-year-old aspiring artist Louisa.Driven to learn the story behind its creation, Louisa embarks on a journey to the seaside town where it all began. But as she gets closer to the painting's birthplace, Louisa learns that happy endings do not always take the form we expect.Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger's life years later.Readers can't get enough of My Friends . . . (\*\*\*\*\* five star reviews)'It was perfect. I have no other words to describe this masterpiece. Like, what the hell was I doing all these years ''I haven't read a friendship story this genuine, heartfelt, clumsy, straightforward, smart, sentimental, shocking, and emotionally resonant in a very long time.''Is it too early in the year to pick my favourite read of 2025 I think not, as this will be hard to beat.''Backman remains my absolute favorite.''Absolutely brilliant and beautiful . I loved, loved, loved this book.'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twilight meets Shatter Me in a mystical new YA paranormal romance series - vampires are BACK. All seventeen-year-old Dusty wants is to escape into books and the wilderness that surrounds her mountain home. What she doesn't know is that there's something waiting for her in the shadows of the forest. One morning, Dusty wakes up with dirt on her feet. Then she realises that her body and senses are changing. And after a chance encounter with quiet and mysterious Will, she feels an attraction unlike anything she's experienced before. As a powerful attraction develops to the quiet and mysterious Will, it isn't only romance making her heart beat faster - it's a thirst . . . But Dusty isn't the only person experiencing strange events in Black River. Darker forces are at play, and Dusty must uncover the mystery - or risk losing everything and everyone she loves.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An aspiring pop star crafts a fake relationship with a small-town boy to rehab her image, until her ex and her real feelings get in the way in this 'delightful' (Booklist, starred review) romance perfect for fans of Lynn Painter.Love Thompson went viral. Now she has it all-fifty million followers, brand deals, a Hollywood address, and the fast track to the music career she's always dreamed of-until.she doesn't. After Love takes the blame for her influencer boyfriend's mistake, the fallout goes more viral than the video that rocketed her to fame. By the next morning, she's already lost sponsorships, ten million followers, and her debut single. Love needs to rehab her image, and that means dating someone a little more homegrown. Enter Austin Grey. Austin is about as homegrown as it gets. His only followers are the regulars at his family's struggling diner that he's doing his best to save. But everything changes when he gets a DM from a star he never expected to cross paths with again. When Love walks back into Austin's life, she thinks this is a purely online scheme with an expiration date. But as genuine feelings start to develop that keep them coming back to each other again and again, will either of them be willing to take a chance on something real.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER It's not about how you feel, it's about what you do. For readers of Atomic Habits and Inner Excellence, a practical guide to performing your best in the moments that matter most.> In Dialed In, Dr. Dana Sinclair, a globally recognized performance psychologist, shares the practical strategies that she's revealed to thousands of professional athletes, surgeons, and business leaders. It's not about becoming fearless; it's about crafting sustainable strategies, habits, and routines for those high-pressure situations, and peeling away the lessons that need to be unlearned about motivation and success. In Part One, Dr. Dana shares her key concepts: -the true nature of confidence (it's overrated) -the difference between effective routines and unhelpful superstitions -helpful communicating vs. common bad advice -why character matters more than talent, and much more In Part Two, she takes us through her three-step process for making your own performance plans, with five helpful case studies to illustrate how it's done. The final section includes questionnaires about motivation, habits, fears, and more, and gives quick tips to help you develop your personalized performance plan for the specific challenges you face. Straightforward, universal, and no-nonsense, this is a hands-on guide to get your best results when the pressure is on.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Embark on a delicious journey with this fun, beginner-friendly guide to delicious dumplings from around the globe. Explore trendy flavors, unique fillings, and cultural twists that will make every bite an adventure!Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 128 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -This is the story of the fall of an Empire - and the rise of another. Who spread Christianity, how, and why In her quest to find the answer,Professor Alice Roberts takes us on a gripping investigative journey. From a secluded valley in south Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the apostle Paul; from Alexandria in the fourth century to Constantinople. As the Roman Empire crumbled in Western Europe, a shadow of power remained, almost perfectly mapping onto its disappearing territories. And then, it continued to spread. Unearthing the archaeological clues and challenging long-established histories, Professor Roberts tells a remarkable story about the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity. Lifting the veil on secrets that have been hidden in plain sight, this story is nothing short of astonishing. Dominationis a page-turning exploration of power and its survival.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 432 pp. Englisch.