Simon schuster jun 2020 (55 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Love Supertato Then meet No-Bot, the robot whose bottom is making funny noises in this hilariously silly new adventure from Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, creators of the super-bestselling SUPERTATO series! When Bernard's bottom starts to make funny noises, he decides it MUST be broken! So along with his friends, he sets off in search of just the right replacement. Children will love watching No-Bot try on all kinds of strange new bottoms, from a wheel of cheese to a large red sofa! Will Bernard EVER find the perfect bottom Find out in this laugh-out-loud, fun-filled story from the brilliant brains behindSupertato, Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell, Barry the Fish with Fingers and more! And don't miss No-Bot's first funny adventure: No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom! Also by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet: Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run Veggies Run Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-pea Supertato Sticker Book Norman the Slug with the Silly ShellNorman the Slug Who Saved Christmas Barry the Fish with FingersBarry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster I Need a WeeAlan the Bear: Party TimeAlan the Bear: Bedtime Doug the Bug that Went BoingGordon's Great EscapeKeith the Cat with the Magic Hat.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A New York Times bestseller From acclaimed author of the Home Team series Mike Lupica comes an inspiring novel about the heart and soul of baseball.On or off the field, Ben and Matt couldn't be more different. Ben Roberson is an all-or-nothing player: he's big, he's bold, and he's brash. Ben's swing can hit a ball right out of the parkbut that's if he can get a hit at all. Matt Baker is small, and shy, and his stutter has him avoiding the spotlighteven if he's the best all-rounder on the team. But while Matt knows he's got the chops, a part of him has always envied "Big Ben" and his attention-grabbing charm. So it's a total shock when Ben asks Matt to help him work on his swing. Because Ben can't put the ball into play, and his showboating comes at the expense of the team. And even though Matt's trying to help, Ben doesn't seem to take him seriously, especially when it means toning things down. The end of the season is fast approachingis there enough time for Ben to realize bigger isn't always better For Matt to understand that sometimes, being the bigger person means standing up for yourself Or will they have to accept defeat. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An unforgettable romancefollowing two Muslim teens who meet during a spring break trip. Zayneb's teacher, who won't stop reminding the class how "bad" Muslims are. Meet Zayneb, the only Muslim in class, she isn't bad. She's angry. When she gets suspended for confronting her teacher and he begins investigating her activist friends, Zayneb heads to her aunt's house in Doha, Qatar, for an early start to spring break. Fuelled by the guilt of getting her friends in trouble, she resolves to try out a newer, "nicer" version of herself in a place where no one knows her. Then her path crosses with Adam's. Since he got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, Adam's stopped going to classes, intent instead, on perfecting the making of things. Intent on keeping the memory of his mum alive for his little sister. Adam's also intent on keeping his diagnosis a secret from his grieving father. Alone, Adam and Zayneb are playing roles for others, keeping their real thoughts locked away in their journals.untilthey meet.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In an extracurricular experience gone hilariously wrong, innocent Takashi Tono accidentally joins a club of young men who put the "dick" in "valedictorian."At an all-boys' boarding school deep in the mountains, hapless transfer student Takashi Tono joins the Photography Club, only to learn too late that the club's main extracurricular activity is offering its sexual services to the student body! Now that Takashi's surrounded by bedroom aces, can this virgin survive a day, much less the whole school year, as part of the school's most lascivious club Poor Takashi Tono, who joined his all-boys school's Photography Club unaware that the group's main extracurricular activity is offering its sexual services to the student body, also learns that his crush Yacchan isn't the angelic idol everyone thought! While still reeling from the revelation, Tono also has to reconcile with the fact that fellow first-year Yu Kashima doesn't just want to fake-date as a front to fool the sex-happy clubhe wants to date for real.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The sixth book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories - but the battle is far from over. It's time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Re-examine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies. All paths lead to Nightfall - an ominous door to an even more ominous place - and Sophie and her friends strike a dangerous bargain to get there. But nothing can prepare them for what they discover. The problems they're facing stretch deep into their history. And with time running out, and mistakes catching up with them, Sophie and her allies must join forces in ways they never have before. Sophie must uncover the truth about the Lost Cities' insidious past, before it repeats itself and changes reality.Don't miss the brand-new book in the series, Stellarlune, out now!Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacy StellarluneUnlocked.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A New York Times bestseller! "A bewitching gem.I absolutely loved every moment of this story." Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author "If you loved the Hogwarts Libraryyou'll be right at home at Summershall." Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author From the New York Times bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens comes an "enthralling adventure" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about an apprentice at a magical library who must battle a powerful sorcerer to save her kingdom.All sorcerers are evil. Elisabeth has known that as long as she has known anything. Raised as a foundling in one of Austermeer's Great Libraries, Elisabeth has grown up among the tools of sorcerymagical grimoires that whisper on shelves and rattle beneath iron chains. If provoked, they transform into grotesque monsters of ink and leather. Then an act of sabotage releases the library's most dangerous grimoire, and Elisabeth is implicated in the crime. With no one to turn to but her sworn enemy, the sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn, and his mysterious demonic servant, she finds herself entangled in a centuries-old conspiracy. Not only could the Great Libraries go up in flames, but the world along with them. As her alliance with Nathaniel grows stronger, Elisabeth starts to question everything she's been taughtabout sorcerers, about the libraries she loves, even about herself. For Elisabeth has a power she has never guessed, and a future she could never have imagined.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set in a preschool for mini monsters, this fantastic new series stars four lovable characters who are learning valuable lessons about friendship and how to get along. In Can I Play , Sparkle is getting ready to put on a magic show with her best friend, Arthur. But when Scout tries to join in, Sparkles loses her temper and cancels the show. She soon learns that some games are much better with all your friends!The first title in a brand-new character led-series perfect for LITTLE preschoolers learning to deal with BIG emotions,from an exceptional new pairing, bestselling author, Caryl Hart, and exciting debut illustrator, Tony Neal. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Such a simple, clever book.' Rosemary Goring, The HeraldWe're not just losing the wild world. We're forgetting it. We're no longer noticing it. We've lost the habit of looking and seeing and listening and hearing. But we can make hidden things visible, and this book features 23 spellbinding ways tobring the magic of nature much closer to home. Mammals you never knew existed will enter your world. Birds hidden in treetops will shed their cloak of anonymity. With a single movement of your hand you can make reptiles appear before you. Butterflies you never saw before will bring joy to every sunny day. Creatures of the darkness will enter your consciousness. And as you take on new techniques and a little new equipment, you will discover new creatures and, with them, new areas of yourself that had gone dormant. Once put to use, they wake up and start working again. You become wilder in your mind and in your heart. Once you know the tricks, the wild world begins to appear before you.For anyone who wants to get closer to the nature all around them and bring it back into focus, this is the perfect read. 'Barnes describes the wonders of nature with an infectious enthusiasm' Guardian 'Such a good idea' Chris Packham 'Barnes, a passionate writer on wildlife.is an endearingly boisterous guide' Daily Mail.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '[H]aunting and harrowing.' -Booklist (starred review) 'Vivid, distressing, and all too real.' -Kirkus Reviews In this 20th anniversary edition of Todd Strasser's gut-wrenching and critically acclaimed Give a Boy a Gun, two boys bring guns to school in search of revenge against their classmates.For as long as they can remember, Brendan and Gary have been mercilessly teased and harassed by the jocks who rule Middletown High. But not anymore. Stealing a small arsenal of guns from a neighbor, they take their classmates hostage at a school dance. In the panic of this desperate situation, it soon becomes clear that only one thing matters to Brendan and Gary: revenge. This special 20th anniversary edition includes updated backmatter and statistics on school shootings-a topic that is now more relevant than ever.; Sonderausgabe.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'ONE OF THE GENRE'S STANDOUT STARS - THERE IS SO MUCH HEART IN THIS BOOK!' heatEscape to the beautiful town of Littlewood with this heart-warming read,perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Holly Hepburn and Jo Thomas. Welcome to Brew, a cafe where kindness is almost as important as coffee. almost!Abbie has fled London and the humiliation of not being able to make rent after being made redundant.Her sister, Louise,unlucky in love, has thrown herself into her career at the local hospital. And Eszter, who has travelled from Hungary with her daughterZoe, is hopingto fulfil her husband's dying wish:to reunite his family. This summer, three very different women are inspired by the random acts of kindness written up on the Kindness Board at Brew, and decide tomake a pact to be kinder to others and to themselves.Can a little bit of kindness really change your life Eszter, Abbie and Louise are about to find out!\*\*Summer at the Kindness Cafewas previouslypublished as a four-part serial titled Random Acts of Kindness. This is the complete story in one package.\*\*Your favourite authors LOVE Summer at the Kindness Cafe: 'A heart-warming read -cosy and comforting. I loved it!' HEIDI SWAIN'Utterly gorgeous, a totally heart-warming, beautiful story. I loved every single page!'HOLLY MARTIN'A really lovely story - heart-warmingand life affirming'JO THOMAS'Warmth and kindness on every page' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN'I adored Summer at The Kindness Café - it's such a cosy, heart-warming read' JENNIFER JOYCE'Summer at the Kindness Cafeticks all the feel-good boxes' HOLLY HEPBURN, author of A Year at the Star and Sixpence'An entertaining and timely reminder that a random act of kindness can change not only someone's day, but also someone's life' PENNY PARKES,author of BestPractice'Such an uplifting, warm story, with characters I already feel like I know. I loved every minute of it!' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'Victoria Walters has such a wonderful, fresh voice and the charactersreally do leap off the page. The perfect pick-me-up, and a timely reminder of the importance of kindness in every part of life' PHOEBE MORGAN.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first gripping installment in bestselling children's author Sophie McKenzie's MEDUSA PROJECT series back with a bold new cover look! Fourteen years ago, scientist William Fox risked it all to achieve the impossible: he successfully implanted four babies with the Medusa gene, designed to give the recipient psychic abilities. But Fox's experiment had some devastating consequences, so the babies were hidden away for years and the Medusa gene was heard of no more. Now the children are teenagers and about to have their minds blown as their psychic powers kick in. Cocky, charismatic Nico thinks his emerging telekinetic abilities will bring him money, power and the girl of his dreams. He's about to find out just how wrong he is. And that new friends can often turn out to be snakes in the grass . . .Praise for The Set-Up:'BRILLIANT . . . YOU CAN'T STOP READING' ROBERT MUCHAMORE.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Full of mouth-watering flavours, sunshine and escapist adventure Anna and her partner Matteo are ready for a delicious new adventure. Leaving behind their ice cream shop on Brighton beach, they head to Sorrento where they open a new shop full of Italian flavour in a cobbled town square, a short walk from the sparkling blue sea. For a while, life is sweet; but then Matteo's overbearing family get involved . . . Anna's younger sister Imogen feels like things are finally coming together she's living with her boyfriend Finn in a beach house in Brighton, and her photography career is taking off. But then her career stalls, and the lure of Capri and a man from her past proves difficult to resist.Join Anna and Imogen for a summer on the Amalfi Coast that you'll never forget Praise for Abby Clements 'Sweet, light and romantic' Closer 'Kept me thoroughly entertained until the very last page' Novelicious 'Deliciously romantic. A perfect summer read!' Miranda Dickinson.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The heartwarming new novel from theSunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Milly Johnson and Cathy Bramley.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A terrible break-up sends Josie into the arms of a handsome bad boy in the fifth novel from award-winning author Jenn Bennett.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER \*\*\* Treat yourself to a glorious novel full of food, sunshine, friendship and love! Things haven't always been straightforward in Poppy's life but her dreams are finally within her reach. She's moving into a cottage in beautiful Nightingale Square, close to the local community garden, where she can indulge her passion for making preserves and pickles. She may not have the best relationship with her family but she is surrounded by loving friends, and feels sure that even her grumpy new neighbour, Jacob, has more to him than his steely exterior belies. But the unexpected arrival of Poppy's troubled younger brother soon threatens her new-found happiness and as the garden team works together to win community space of the year, Poppy must decide where her priorities lie and what she is prepared to fight for Readers everywhere are falling in love with Heidi Swain's writing: 'A lovely, sweet, summery read' Milly Johnson 'Wise, warm and wonderful' heat 'A ray of reading sunshine!' Laura Kemp, author of A Year of Surprising Acts of Kindness 'Sparkling and romantic'My Weekly.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Like the perfect cocktail, this book has just the right blend of sweet and sour - you won't want to put it down until you've finished the last drop.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Tell Mum I miss her' Bodyguard Sam Wylde has had her British licence revoked. She is now operating in Europe, running security on a swanky motor yacht during the Historic Grand Prix race. And at the same time she trawls for news of her ex-husband and daughter. In fact, the owner of the boat is bankrupt and the bank wants the multi-million-dollar vessel back. Sam is in the middle of a very dangerous situation that is rapidly escalating out of control. Alongside her partner Konrad, Sam has to fight enemies on all fronts. But will they even find themselves on opposite sides when it comes to the final showdown Nobody Gets Hurt. If only that were true. Praise for RJ Bailey: 'Iloved Safe From Harm,a thriller that had me in a choke-hold from its great opening line to the white-knuckle climax.Sam Wylde is a hero for our times' Tony Parsons, author of The Murder Bag 'Claustrophobic, compelling and completely gripping'Robert Elms 'A heroine with an attractive combination of domestic angst, kick-ass action and distinctly unladylike vocabulary. Pulse-quickening fun'Sunday Times 'Star Pick' 'A brilliant action packed thriller' Goodreads 5\* review. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'RJ Bailey has created a serial hero to rival Jack Reacher himself' TONY PARSONSFor fans ofBODYGUARD andKILLING EVE in a fierce game of cat and mouse, the rules are simple: winner kills all. Sam Wylde is hot on the heels of her ex-husband who has snatched her daughter, Jess. An in-demand former bodyguard, Sam was once the best in the business, and now those skills are about to be tested, because as she arrives in south east Asia, having tracked their movements to the seedy nightclub scene in Bali, Sam discovers that she too is being hunted. When an enemy she thought long-dead appears, threatening to thwart her search for Jess, the stakes are raised and Sam must fight to stay one step ahead at all times. Can she save the only person who truly matters to her before it's too late Or will the vicious thug Sam thought she'd killed finally take his revenge and her daughter along with it Winner Kills All is a breathless race against time, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. A gripping thriller perfect for fans of Simon Kernick and Mason Cross. 'A heroine with an attractive combination of domestic angst, kick-ass action and distinctly unladylike vocabulary. Pulse-quickening fun'SUNDAY TIMES'Star Pick''Claustrophobic, compelling and completely gripping'ROBERT ELMS.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Narey & Winter crime fiction novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Craig Robertson. Perfect for fans of Steve Cavanagh, Stuart MacBride, Mark Billingham and Ian Rankin.\*\* LONGLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2017 \*\*\*\* LONGLISTED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE 2017 \*\*'I can't recommend this book highly enough' MARTINA COLE'Takes the reader on a wickedly entertaining ride through a fascinatingly sinister world' Sunday Mirror'Brace yourself to be horrified and hooked' EVA DOLAN'Fantastic characterisation, great plotting, page-turning and gripping. The best kind of intelligent and moving crime fiction writing' LUCA VESTE'Disturbing, inventive, and powerfully and stylishly written. Recommended' STEVE MOSBYThe first commuter train of the morning slowly rumbles away from platform seven of Queen St station. And then, as the train emerges from a tunnel, the screaming starts. Hanging from the bridge ahead of them is a body. Placed neatly on the ground below him are the victim's clothes. Why Detective Inspector Narey is assigned the case and then just as quickly taken off it again. Winter, now a journalist, must pursue the case for her. The line of questioning centres around the victim's clothes - why leave them in full view And what did the killer not leave, and where might it appear again Everyone has a hobby. Some people collect death. To find this evil, Narey must go on to the dark web, and into immense danger . . .Praise for Craig Robertson'Robertson is doing for Glasgow what Rankin did for Edinburgh' Mirror'I can't recommend this book highly enough' MARTINA COLE'Brace yourself to be horrified and hooked' EVA DOLAN'Fantastic characterisation, great plotting, page-turning and gripping. The best kind of intelligent and moving crime fiction writing' LUCA VESTE'Really enjoyed Murderabilia - disturbing, inventive, and powerfully and stylishly written. Recommended' STEVE MOSBY'A great murder mystery witha brilliantly realised setting and deftly painted characters' JAMES OSWALD'Takes a spine-tingling setting and an original storyline and adds something more'Scottish Daily Record'A perfectly constrcuted police procedural with real psychological depth' Crimefictionlover.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An inspiring, uplifting novel about an extraordinary young woman who refuses to let anything stand in the way of her love and her dream'JULIE COHEN 'A wonderful book about the beautiful Alice Martineau that both inspired meand made me cry uncontrollably when I finished it' SUNDAY TIMES Tom fell in love with Alice the moment he saw her. He realises that being with her will not be easy, but she is a force of nature, a burst of sunlight in his otherwise ordinary world. Some people might look at Alice and think she has everything, but Alice knows she is not like other women. Her life is complicated, unpredictable, difficult. Alice does not like pity. All she wants to do all she'sever wanted to do is sing. Alice has been told not to follow her dreams. So has Tom. But when fate has already dealt a tough hand, it's time to stop listening to everyone else and followtheir hearts . . .'A heart-wrenching read . A moving story of an extraordinary young woman and the triumph of her spirit against huge odds' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'It's impossible to get to theend of this powerful and poignant story without a lump in the throat' SUNDAY MIRROR 'Anextraordinary story that goes straight to the heart. Alice Peterson celebrates her namesake with great understanding and skill, acknowledging the frailties and strengths, the ambitions and the talent of an amazing young woman' JANET ELLIS, author of THE BUTCHER'S HOOK'What a beautiful, passionate story. I couldn't physically put the book down I had to keep on reading' ALICE BEER'Touching and vivid A book that will live on in the hearts of many' CASILDA GRIGG 'Brought Alice's soul to life. This book had me in tears, my favourite book of the year'LIZZY WARD THOMAS 'An emotional, uplifting page-turner, inspired by the true story of the singer, Alice Martineau, that celebrates making every moment in life count, and never giving up' JO CHARRINGTON, CAPITOL RECORDS 'If you read nothing else this year, please read this book! You won't regret it'Reading between the pages. (blog).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cupcakes, crafting and love at The Cherry Tree Cafe. Perfect feel-good summer reading for fans of Great British Bake-OffLizzie Dixon's life feels as though it's fallen apart. Instead of the marriage proposal she was hoping for from her boyfriend, she is unceremoniously dumped, and her job is about to go the same way. So, there's only one option: to go back home to the village she grew up in and to try to start again. Her best friend Jemma is delighted Lizzie has come back home as she has just bought a little cafe and Lizzie's sewing skills are just what she needs to helpgetit ready for the grand opening. With a new venture and a new home, things are looking much brighter for Lizzie. But can she get over her broken heart, and will an old flame reignite a love from long ago. For everyone who loves settling down to watch Great British Bake-Off, the Great British Sewing Bee, or curling up to read Milly Johnson or Jenny Colgan,The Cherry Tree Cafeis a coffee-break treat. 'A heart-warming sweet treat of a read' Mandy Baggot 'Fans of Jenny Colgan and Carole Matthews will enjoy this heartfelt debut novel from talented new author, Heidi Swain.The Cherry Tree Cafeis that most delicious of things - a warm and gently funny story of reinvention, romance, and second chances that you'll devour in one sitting' Katie Oliver, author of the bestselling 'Marrying Mr Darcy' series 'The Cherry Tree Cafeis every bit as delicious as the cover promises. Drop in for a minute, and the fabulous world of the crafting cafe wraps itself around you, pulling you in right from the first page. Beautifully written, with a heroine I rooted for all the way, and a great supporting cast. Original and assured, and like a cup of Orange Pekoe tea - perfect to enjoy in the afternoon' Jane Linfoot, author of The Vintage Cinema Club.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the bestelling author of Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market and The Cherry Tree Cafécomes a glorious summer treatofglamping, vintagetearooms and love . When Lottie Foster's grandmother's best friend Gwen dies, she leaves Lottie her lovely home, Cuckoo Cottage. Lottie loves the cottage but Matt, a charming local builder, points out that beneath its charm it is falling apart. Luckily he is always on handto helpwith the problems that somehow seem to keep cropping up. But is he just a bit too good to be true Certainly Will, Lottie's closest neighbour, seems to think so. Lottie plans to set up her own business renovating vintage caravans. She hasn't told anyone about the project she has cooked up with Jemma from The Cherry Tree Café to repurpose Gwen's old caravan and turn it into agorgeoustearoom. But before she can finally enjoy living with her legacy she must uncover who she can trust, and who to avoid. And with two men vying for her attention, will she also find love 'A sweet and lovely story. I guarantee you will fall in love with Heidi's wonderful world'Milly Johnson 'A big, fat, cosy hug of a read. it will leave you with a warm glow!' Mandy Baggot, author ofThose Summer Nights 'A perfect summer read. It made me want to pack up my cupcakes in my red spotty hanky and go and live in the book' Jane Linfoot, author ofThe Little Wedding Shop by the Sea 'A story that captures your heart - engaging characters, a gorgeous setting and chickens! A winning formula' Christie Barlow, author ofEvie's Year of Taking Chances. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This excellent debut is a melancholic reminder of the rippling after-effects of war' The Times 'A touching novel of love and loss' Sunday TimesFor fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Where The Crawdads Sing comes a moving story, inspired by real events, about how hope and love will prevail against all odds. 1921 In the aftermath of war, everyone is searching for answers. Edie's husband Francis never came home and was declared 'missing, believed killed'. But when she receives a mysterious photograph of him in the post, hope flares and she begins to search. Harry photographs gravesites on the Western Front, hired by grieving families. Plagued by memories of his last conversation with Francis, he has never stopped searching for his brother. After years apart, their search brings them together. As they uncover the truth they are haunted by the past and their own complex feelings - towards Francis, and towards each other. Are some questions better left unanswered Perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell and Helen Dunmore, The Photographer of the Lost is a beautiful novel, inspired by real events in the wake of the First World War, about love and loss, grief and guilt, and the fleeting, fragile moments of life.Praise for The Photographer of the Lost: 'There's only one word for this novel. and that's epic. A beautifully written must-read' heat 'A gripping, devastating novel about the lost and the ones they left behind' Sarra Manning, RED 'Terrific first novel' Daily Mail 'Scott has done an amazing job of drawing on real stories to craft a powerful novel' Good Housekeeping 'A deeply poignant and immersive novel . . . told in beautiful, elevated prose. I was completely caught up in these characters' stories' Rachel Hore 'What a wonderful debut novel . . . With a mystery at its heart and a moving, but page turning hook, I couldn't stop reading' Lorna Cook 'A sublimely rendered portrait of the search for answers amidst the chaos and devastation left behind in the aftermath of World War 1' Fiona Valpy 'A poignant hymn to those who gave up their lives for their country and to those who were left behind' Fanny Blake 'I was utterly captivated by this novel, which swept me away, broke my heart, then shone wonderful light through all the pieces' Isabelle Broom 'Beautiful, unflinching: The Photographer of the Lost is going to be on an awful lot of Best Books of the Year lists, mine included. unforgettable' Iona Grey 'Momentous, revelatory and astonishing historical fiction!' Historical Novel Society.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER \*\*\* 'Superb storytelling - this intricate web of secrets and lies kept me guessing until the very end' Dinah JefferiesDiscover a brilliant story of love, danger, courage and betrayal, from the internationally bestselling author of The Liberation.Could you kill someone Someone you love Paris, 1938. Twin sisters are divided by fierce loyalties and by a terrible secret. The drums of war are beating and France is poised, ready to fall. One sister is an aviatrix, the other is a socialite and they both have something to prove and something to hide. The Betrayal is an unforgettably powerful, epic story of love, loss and the long shadow of war, perfect for readers of Santa Montefiore and Victoria Hislop. 'A real page-turner which puts you in France on the cusp of war from the very first page. Gripping. Tense. Mysterious. Kate Furnivall has a talent for creating places and characters who stay with you long after you've read the final word' Jane Corry 'Exquisitely heart-wrenching & utterly engrossing. The Betrayal is an absolute gem' Penny Parkes 'A thrilling, compelling read. Wonderful!' Lesley PearseFurther praise for Kate Furnivall: 'Wonderful . . . hugely ambitious and atmospheric' Kate Mosse 'A thrilling plot . Fast-paced with a sinister edge' Times 'Gripping . . . poignant, beautifully written .will capture the reader to the last' Sun 'Truly captivating' Elle 'Perfect escapist reading' Marie Claire 'An achingly beautiful epic' New Woman 'A rollicking good read' Daily Telegraph.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A taut and gripping thriller from the CWA New Blood Dagger shortlisted author of Random. A series of high-profile shootings by a lone sniper leaves Glasgow terrorised and police photographer Tony Winter - a man with a tragic hidden past - mystified. Who is behind the executions of some of the most notorious drug lords in the city As more shootings occur - including those of police officers - the authorities realise they have a vigilante on their hands. Meanwhile, Tony investigates a link between the victims and a schoolboy who has been badly beaten. Seemingly unconnected, they share a strange link. As Tony delves deeper, his quest for the truth and his search for the killer lead him down dark and dangerous paths. Delivering brilliant crime fiction for fans of Stuart MacBride and Ian Rankin, Craig Robertson is the author of the acclaimed Random, Snapshot, Cold Grave, Witness the Dead, The Last Refuge, In Place of Death and Murderabilia.Praise for Craig Robertson: 'Robertson is doing for Glasgow what Rankin did for Edinburgh' Mirror 'I can't recommend this book highly enough' MARTINA COLE 'Brace yourself to be horrified and hooked' EVA DOLAN 'Fantastic characterisation, great plotting, page-turning and gripping. The best kind of intelligent and moving crime fiction writing' LUCA VESTE 'Really enjoyed Murderabilia - disturbing, inventive, and powerfully and stylishly written. Recommended' STEVE MOSBY 'A great murder mystery witha brilliantly realised setting and deftly painted characters' JAMES OSWALD 'Takes a spine-tingling setting and an original storyline and adds something more'Scottish Daily Record 'A perfectly constrcuted police procedural with real psychological depth' Crimefictionlover.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The reader is taken into the mental component of cricket across tips, insights, funny anecdotes and moving accounts of personal experience. Fowler also looks into his own overlooked mental health issues by visiting a therapist for the first time, surpised at what transpires from this move.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The seventh book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Sophie Foster doesn't know what - or whom - to believe. And in a game with this many players, the worst mistake can be focusing on the wrong threat. But when the Neverseen prove that Sophie's far more vulnerable than she ever imagined, she realizes it's time to change the rules. Her powerful abilities can only protect her so far. To face down ruthless enemies, she must learn to fight. Unfortunately, battle training can't help a beloved friend who's facing a whole different danger - where the only solution involves one of the biggest risks Sophie and her friends have ever taken. And the distraction might be exactly what the villains have been waiting for.Don't miss the brand-new book in the series, Stellarlune, out now!Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacy StellarluneUnlocked.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Be ready for any emergency, at any time. Could you survive in the wilderness on your own From clothing recommendations to picking the best firestarter, expert survival instructor Leon Pantenburg shares his immense knowledge of bushcraft and survivalist skills so that anyonebackpackers, preppers, city dwellers, and morecan be ready for a possible emergency. In Bushcraft Survival, Pantenburg delivers practical tips and anecdotes that cater to readers who are looking to improve their outdoor skills and prepare for every potential disaster. Drawing from his personal experience as an avid outdoorsman and years as a journalist, Pantenburg lays out easy-to-follow steps to prep for both short and long-term survival situations. As natural disasters become increasingly present and people continue to rely on reality television shows for survival tips, developing bushcraft abilities is becoming more and more important. In this thorough handbook, Pantenburg covers a wide range of topics, including: - Developing a survival mindset- Crafting survival kits- Choosing clothing best suited to survival- Picking materials and objects to help you survive- Building a variety of shelters- Deciding what survival tools you should pack and which you should leave at home- Effectively make a fire using different techniques Filled with time-tested techniques and first-hand experience, Bushcraft Survival is the ideal book for those who want to step up their hiking or camping game, as well as those who are searching for relevant advice on emergency preparedness.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF THE LAST PEARL AND DANCING AT THE VICTORY CAFE, this is a beautiful novel about family secrets, wartime betrayals and redemption. May 1941 and the island of Crete is invaded by paratroopers from the air. After a lengthy fight, thousands of British and Commonwealth soldiers are forced to take to the hills or become escaping PoWs, sheltered by the Cretan villagers. Sixty years later, Lois West and her young son, Alex, invite feisty Great Aunt Pen to a special eighty-fifth birthday celebration on Crete, knowing she has not been back there since the war.Penelope George - formerly Giorgidiou - is reluctant to go but is persuaded by the fact it is the 60th anniversary of the Battle. It is time for her to return and make the journey she never thought she'd dare to. On the outward voyage from Athens, she relives her experiences in the city from her early years as a trainee nurse to those last dark days stranded on the island, the last female foreigner. When word spreads of her visit, and old Cretan friends and family come to greet her, Lois and Alex are caught up in her epic pilgrimage and the journey which leads her to a reunion with the friend she thought she had lost forever - and the truth behind a secret buried deep in the past.Praise for Leah Fleming 'I enjoyed it enormously.It's a moving and compelling story about a lifetime's journey in search of the truth' RACHEL HORE 'A born storyteller' KATE ATKINSON. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "A marvel of lost innocence" (O, The Oprah Magazine) that reimagines three life-changing weeks poet Elizabeth Bishop spent in Paris amidst the imminent threat of World War II. June 1937. Elizabeth Bishop, still only a young woman and not yet one of the most influential poets of the 20th century, arrives in France with her college roommates. They are in search of an escape, and inspiration, far from the protective world of Vassar College where they were expected to find an impressive husband and a quiet life. But the world is changing, and as they explore the City of Lights, the larger threats of fascism and occupation are looming. There, they meet a community of upper-crust expatriates who not only bring them along on a life-changing adventure, but also into an underground world of rebellion that will quietly alter the course of Elizabeth's life forever. Sweeping and stirring, Paris, 7 A.M. imagines 1937the only year Elizabeth, a meticulous keeper of journalsdidn't fully chroniclein vivid detail and brings us from Paris to Normandy where Elizabeth becomes involved with a group rescuing Jewish "orphans" and delivering them to convents where they will be baptized as Catholics and saved from the impending horror their parents will face. Both poignant and captivating, Paris, 7 A.M. is an "achingly introspective marvel of lost innocence" (O, The Oprah Magazine) and a beautifully rendered take on the formative years of one of America's most celebrated female poets.…