Simon schuster jun 2025 (142 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imagine your bottom had the power to create EVERYTHING you'd ever wished for . . . Well, that's true for Peanut the Poopicorn in this hilarious new storyfrom the bestselling creator of The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Prepare for the ultimatedance partymission in thisbrilliant newstorybook, based on the incredibly popular BBCCBeebies series, Supertato. It's party time in the supermarket it's the Broccoli Boogie! The veggiesall LOVEto dance. . .except forSupertato.Although he has super strength, super speed and super skills, he does NOT have super moves. But when Evil Pea takes over the danceparty,it's up to Supertatoto throwsome wicked shapesand beatthat pesky pea inanultimate danceoff. Can he save the BroccoliBoogie !Look out for these other AWESOME books:Where's Supertato A Search-and-Find Book How to be a Supertato: A Supertato Storybook.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The MEGA-BESTSELLING, must-read series for fans of Lottie Brooks,Tom Gatesand Diary of a Wimpy Kid.¿ MEET NIKKI MAXWELL. DORK. DRAMA MAGNET. DIARY QUEEN¿It's the end of summer and Nikki has only 72 hours to completely reinvent herself before starting at Westchester Prep . . . But when disaster strikes and her bratty little sister Brianna gets hold of Nikki's diary, her world is turned upside down. Will an unexpected emergency ruin Nikki's fabulous start to the new school year or, worse, ruin her relationship with wacky BFFs, Chloe and Zoey, and cute crush Brandon Readers LOVE Dork Diaries!'Omg the best series ever''Great for Lottie Brooks fans!''I found it soooo funny!''My daughter loves these books!''Any book that can get [my daughter] interested in reading must have something going for it!'Have you collected the whole series Dork DiariesDork Diaries 2: Party TimeDork Diaries 3: Pop StarDork Diaries 4: Skating SensationDork Diaries 5: Dear DorkDork Diaries 6: Holiday HeartbreakDork Diaries 7: TV StarDork Diaries 8: Once Upon a DorkDork Diaries 9: Drama QueenDork Diaries 10: Puppy LoveDork Diaries 11: Frenemies ForeverDork Diaries 12: Crush CatastropheDork Diaries 13: Birthday Drama!Dork Diaries 14: Spectacular Superstar Dork Diaries 15: I Love Paris!Dork Diaries 16: Sister Showdown.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For fans of the Wilderlore and Skandar series comes a thrilling middle grade fantasy adventure steeped in Welsh myths and legends about two intrepid friends who are tricked into opening the door to an enchanted worldonly to get trapped inside.On a summer holiday in Wales, Portia and Ben find a mysterious door set in a bramble hedge in the middle of a forest. If the old stories about the wonders and dangers of the Otherworld hadn't long been forgotten, they may have realized the door was a portal to the perilous realm and should never be opened Robin Goodfellow, the man with the fox shadow, needs someone to open the door in the brambles so he can finally return home, and he's willing to use the children's curiosity to his advantage and lures Portia under the guise of his innocent fox form. Once the portal is open, great danger arises, and Ben and Portia struggle to stop a powerful evil threatening both the human and the fairy worlds as they find themselves stuck in the wrong realm.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lance and Zoe must save their Camp Claw mentors from a dangerous, power-hungry creature in this second book in the high-flying middle grade adventure series Dragon Force that's How to Train Your Dragon meets Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.It's a dream come true for Lance Lo and his sister Zoe to be at Camp Claw, training for the elite Dragon Force to help protect the world. But with the core members captured by the evil Devourer, they soon find themselves taking on their most dangerous mission yet. Can they rescue the rest of the team from a creature who will do anything to feed his appetite for magic.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "An exciting mystery-adventure story that packs a punch" (Kirkus Reviews) and is Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon meets Stand Up, Yumi Chung as a young Taekwondo artist uses an ancient book to help save her dreamsand her father.Twelve-year-old Modesty "Mo" Seto dreams of being a Taekwondo champion. Even though her mom disapproves, Mo can always count on her dad, who is her number one fan and biggest supporter. Lately, Mo has been on a losing streak, and it doesn't help that she keeps losing to her archnemesis, Dax, who's much bigger than her. If only she were faster, stronger, not so petite. Mo can't even lean on her dad like usual with how distracted he's been lately. When Mo learns about the chance to audition to star alongside her idol and legendary martial artist and movie star Cody Kwok, she knows this her chance to prove to her dad, to the world, and to herself that she can compete with anyone, no matter her size. Unfortunately, Dax is auditioning, too. As Mo and her nemesis progress to callbacks, someone attempts to sabotage the movie set and Mo's dad disappearsand both events seem linked to a mysterious book, the Book of Joy. The book contains information on Xiaoxi Fu, a secret dance-like martial art developed by Mo's ancestral grandmother. Armed with these secret moves and an unexpected ally, Mo embarks on a high-octane adventure to rescue her father, save the movie, and discover an unexpected joy in being small.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the award-winning author of Amina's Voice and Amina's Song comes a "nuanced and quietly powerful" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about a young Pakistani American artist determined to manage her anxiety and forge her own creative path. Deena's never given a name to the familiar knot in her stomach that appears when her parents argue about money, when it's time to go to school, or when she struggles to find the right words. She manages to make it through each day with the help of her friends and the art she loves to make. While her parents' money troubles cause more and more stress, Deena wonders if she can use her artistic talents to ease their burden. She creates a logo and social media account to promote her mom's home-based business selling clothes from Pakistan to the local community. With her cousin and friends modeling the outfits and lending their social media know-how, business picks up. But the success and attention make Deena's cousin and best friend, Parisa, start to act funny. Suddenly Deena's latest creative outlet becomes another thing that makes her feel nauseated and unsure of herself. After Deena reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help and that, with the right support, Deena can create something truly beautiful. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A tennis-inspired YA romance, perfect for fans ofChallengers, The Summer I Turned PrettyandCarrie Soto is Back. Billie and her twin brother Tom have been playing tennis together since they were kids. The dream: junior doubles final at Wimbledon. But when Tom collapses just before their local qualifier, he insists Billie find a new doubles partner and play on. Enter Harley, her coach's nephew and the neighbour she's hated for as long as she can remember. Harley is everything Billie won't stand for a lad's lad and friend to Billie's best friend's awful boyfriend but right now, he's her only option. The more they play, the worse things get. Billie despises Harley's lack of work ethic, and the more irate Billie gets, the more Harley digs his heels in, determined to teach her how to relax and (literally) take her eye off the ball. And all the while, the doctors can't figure out what's going on with Tom. Can Billie and Harley make it all the way when seeing eye-to-eye feels impossible And might there be something more to the tension that grows between them . . .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rebecca Stead's The List of Things That Will Not Change gets a "Space Oddity" sci-fi twist in this "exceptionally lovely and uplifting" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about one boy's journey to go back in time to prevent his parents' divorce.The present is the last place James wants to be. Since his parents have separated, he's been living two different lives and neither of them add up to the great one he used to have. He thinks about his Top Six memories and wonders if he can go back. During National Science Week, James meets the enigmatic Yan, a girl who looks at the world with x-ray eyes, and discovers that time travel might be possible after all. The two budding scientists' quest to restore James's lost past brings them into contact with retro Australian Women's Weekly birthday cakes, old Commodore computers, chaotic rideshare vehicles of the future, and spacemen. But as they get closer to their goal, James is forced to consider that his favorite moments from his personal history may not be as perfect as he remembers them. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cluelessmeets Jenna Evans Welch in this rom-com about a spoiled American teenager who faces some major culture shock and potential romance when she jets off to Bangladesh for her sister's wedding. Bibi Hossain was supposed to get her first kiss this summer but her has one arcane rule: no boys until your sister gets married. Just when Bibi thinks she'll be stuck spending her summer at their fried chicken chain her oh-so-perfect older sister Halima drops a bombshell: she's marrying the heir of a princely estate turned tea garden in Bangladesh. Soon, Bibi is hopping on the next flight to Sylhet for Halima's Big Fat Bengali Wedding, hoping Abbu might even rethink the dating ban while they're there. Unfortunately, the stuffy Rahmans are a nightmare especially Sohel, the groom's younger brother. The only thing they can agree on is that their siblings arenota good match. But as the two scheme to break their siblings up, Bibi finds it impossible to stay away from the infuriatingly handsome boy. Could her own happily ever after be brewing even as she stirs up trouble for her sister's engagement or is there more steeping at the tea estate than Bibi knows Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Sandhya Menon, Emma Lord and Beth O'Leary.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The "masterful, inspiring, and full of heart" (Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author) Jackie Lau returns with a thoroughly unique love story about a woman reliving the same Friday over and over againand the intriguing man who can't quite remember her. Noelle Tom really shouldn't have eaten those dumplings at the night market. But the old woman at the stall said they'd give her what she needed most, and what Noelle desperately needed after another long workweek was food. Except now she's reliving the same Friday. Every morning her alarm goes off at 6:45, and the Wordle answer is always "happy." Worst of all, any work she does at her job as an engineer It's erased when she wakes up. Monday might never come in this workaholic's nightmare. Noelle has no idea how being trapped in a time loop is the "thing she needed most," and a trip to the food stall doesn't helpbecause there's no sign of it. Then she meets good-looking Cam, who appears in multiple places on her Friday. While the brewery owner seems to have no memory of their encounters, there are signs he might be the key to getting un-stuck. But Noelle can't figure out how, even when she steps outside of her comfort zone and lives a little. As she grows attached to him, she becomes more worried that she'll never escape the loop and he'll never recall her name. And if she does ever get out, can they be together in the "real" world. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Hanna 'Ziggy' Bergstrom moves to New York City for graduate school, Will Sumner thinks his responsibilities to his best friend's nerdy little sister will be limited to the occasional dinner and check-in. Little does he know that Ziggy is ready to break out of her bookworm academic shell and move more into bombshell territory. Of course she figures the gorgeous womanizing venture capitalist Will is the best person to help mentor her in this new field of study: dating. Will takes on the challenge with more than a healthy dose of scepticism and humour, but soon finds that Ziggy just needed a tiny push, not a world of change, to reveal a woman every man seems to notice. Soon 'Ziggy' is gone and the unfiltered, innocently seductive Hanna Bergstrom is hijacking his dreams, his moods, and even his orderly no-strings-attached dating life-beginning the night his mentoring activities move between the sheets.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From one of the sharpest voices in fiction today, a profound and enthralling novel about beauty, power, and capital's influence on art and those who devote their lives to creating it. 'Blue Ruin is bracingly intelligent and often just plain beautiful. It's a reminder that fiction, at its best, is a place to encounter new experiences and dwell in big ideas. Kunzru is known for ambitious novels that bring politics to rich, imaginative life; Blue Ruin shows him at the top of his game.' Sandra Newman, Guardian 'Book of the Day' 'I read everything Hari Kunzru writes, for my highest pleasure and my deepest sustenance.' Rachel Kushner 'Genuinely thrilling.both a sharp dissection of the oily inner workings of the art world, and a compelling portrait of one man's desperate attempt to escape complicity in the capitalist machine.' Financial Times Once Jay was tipped for greatness, a rising star of the London art scene. Now, he lives out of his car and earns money delivery groceries to the wealthy of upstate New York, while all around a terrible pandemic rages. When Jay arrives at a house set in an enormous acreage of woodland, he is shocked to see somebody he thought forever lost to him. Standing on the porch is Alice, a lover from his art school days. Their relationship was tumultuous and destructive, ultimately ending when she left him for his best friend and fellow artist Rob. Alice and Rob have achieved the riches and success for which Jay once seemed destined. Ashamed and debilitated by the virus that has ravaged his body, Jay hopes she won't recognise him behind his dirty surgical mask. When she does, however, she invites him to recover on the property, setting in motion a reckoning decades in the making. Gripping and brilliantly orchestrated, Blue Ruin moves back and forth through time to deliver an extraordinary portrait of an artist as he reunites with his past and confronts the world he once loved and left behind. 'Kunzru's brilliance is his ability to fold vertiginous questions [.] into his storytelling. In its unnerving depiction of [.] uneasy relationships, Blue Ruin not only keeps pace with White Tears and Red Pill, but also confirms his status as a master choreographer of the present moment's creeping anxiety.' Literary Review '[Blue Ruin] promises to be harrowing and darkly funny. Kunzru has a knack for the nightmarish present, and few things feel more nightmarish than a forced confrontation with the past in the early stages of the pandemic.' Lit Hub, 'Most Anticipated Books of 2024' 'Kunzru's [Blue Ruin] is a triumph of beauty and a true ode to the artist.' Oprah Daily, 'Most Anticipated Books of 2024' 'Kunzru takes on the excessive and rapacious tendencies of the art world in his dazzling latest . . . [Blue Ruin] is immensely satisfying.' Publishers Weekly 'A lively, ever-intensifying story of race, immigration, work, and what it means to earn a living . . . [Blue Ruin is] a darkly ironic tale of two bubbles-an art world divorced from economic reality and a Covid era that segregated us from society . . . A dark, smart, provocative tale of the perils of art making.' Kirkus 'Exquisite writing and keen insights into class tensions and creative dilemmas. Kunzru affirms that it's always a good time to live an examined life, even during a pandemic.' Booklist.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Milly is the most wonderful, life-affirming writer about women's lives, love and friendship; her books are a joy.'JENNY COLGAN 'Real women, real life, real feeling, Milly brings it all.'CATHY BRAMLEY 'Milly writes with a huge heart about the challenges women face, particularly in later life. Her wisdom shines through, as does her humour: no-one can bring you from tears to smiles more quickly. Her books are warm, funny and real, and her stories celebrate triumph over adversity, the power of love, and the importance of friendship. Her heroines are down to earth yet reach for the sky and are truly inspirational, like Milly herself. She makes the world a better place.' VERONICA HENRY 'Romantic fiction at it's very best, I adored it. Warm, welcoming, funny, and wise, just like Milly!' JO THOMASWelcome to Spring Hill, home to a square of independent shops and cafes, a thriving local community and nearby the newest venture, Ray's Diner. Here a group of women meet once a week over a cup of something warming. Amandais primary carer to her elderly mother and one of the only women in a male-dominated company. Used to being second-best all her life, is this her time to finally break ranks and shine Skyworks at the repair shop, patching up old teddy bears, and their owners' hearts. But her heart beats for the one man who is strictly off-limits. Melhas been a loyal and loving wife to Steve for thirty years. Then when he goes to his old school reunion, life as she knows it will never be the same again. Erinis trying to get over a traumatic loss where her guilt weighs more than her grief. Can she find the first step to healing lies in sharing an hour with strangers once a week Astridis feeling in need of a change and a challenge. But when a fantastic opportunity presents itself, who is around to convince her she is worthy enough to take the risk Can these women find the answers to their worries, acceptance, courage, support here Join them at the same time next week to find out.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The hilariously funny full-colour graphic novel series from award-winning author and illustrator of the Pizazz series, Sophy Henn. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dogman and Donut Squad! 'You won't be able to contain your giggles!' Harriet Muncaster, author and illustrator of Isadora Moon Welcome to HAPPY HILLS, where you'll find epic LOLS, dramatic ACTION scenes, a scattering of MILD PERIL, and MUCH MORE! Mr Big Fluff is the BADDEST hamster around, but he just doesn't feel very happy so what will he do STEAL it from Happy Hills, of course! Can Ace, Mimi, Shroomer and the gang fight back and keep the HAPPY in Happy Hills 'Delicious genius from Sophy Henn. If eating a load of fizzy sweets and then sticking your head into a bag of kittens could be turned into a book, it would be THIS BOOK.' Nadia Shireen, author and illustrator of Grimwood Possible side effects of entering Happy Hills: puking rainbows. Turning into a cake. Unstoppable disco moves. Snack attacks.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From "one of the best new voices in horror fiction" (Brian Keene, Bram Stoker Awardwinning author), this darkly satirical supernatural thriller follows a would-be influencer whose dreams of online fame spiral into nightmare territory when she encounters a mysterious and dangerous social media platformperfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and Joe Hill.When a video depicting the brutal murder of a former classmate leaks online, Kylie Bennington'swhose dreams of becoming a successful influencer remain frustratingly elusivecuriosity gets the better of her, leading to the discovery of an off-the-grid social media app called MonoLife. As it turns out, there are certain cryptic rules in the user agreement that must be adhered to, such as interacting with other users at least twice daily or risk losing it alland never, ever speaking of MonoLife's existence to non-users or risk dire consequences. For this is a platform that primarily rewards the worst in human behavior, and which begins chipping away at Kylie's sanity across post after post for an ever-increasing audience of immoral fans. Now Kylie's going to find out just how far she's willing to go on her unyielding rise to the topeven if that means coming face-to-face with the frightening and ruthless forces behind MonoLife, who see all from deep within the shadows.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE CLEVER AND INTRIGUING CRIME MYSTERY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INSTANT TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, THE TURNGLASS.A new Sherlock Holmes novel, endorsed by the Conan Doyle Estate. 'A wonderfully entertaining, high-speed, high-stakes adventure with two, no FOUR and more, characters from classic detective fiction! An accomplished tribute, true to the spirit of Conan-Doyle, but with a thrillingly original story and enough accomplished inventiveness to captivate and satisfy' Janice HallettTwo adversaries. One deadly alliance. Together, can they unlock the truth Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson have been hired by actor George Reynolds to help him solve a puzzle. George wants to know why the audience who comes to see him perform are the same people, only wearing different disguises each night. Is something sinister going on and, if so, what Meanwhile, Holmes' archenemy, Professor James Moriarty is having problems of his own. Implicated in the murder of a gang leader, Moriarty and his second, Moran, must go on the run from the police in order to find out who is behind the set-up.But their investigation puts them in the way of Holmes and Watson and it's not long before all four realise that they are being targeted by the same person. With their lives on the line, they must form an uneasy alliance in order to unmask the true villain. With clues leading them to a conspiracy far greater than any of them expected, who can be trusted - and who will survive 'Beautifully written and perfectly capturing the Holmesian spirit. And, yes, sometimes I side with Prof. Moriarty, and I don't care who knows it. Love an evil genius . . .' Vaseem Khan 'Holmes and Moriarty is a rip-roaring thriller, fast-paced and twisty as the greatest detective and the greatest criminal become unlikely allies against the most formidable foes' Martin Edwards.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Chief Investigator of Nordland Police, Jakob Weber is drawn into a complex case when a teenaged girl goes missing in Northern Norway, and a second woman disappears from a remote island in similar circumstances FIRST in a compelling, dark new Nordic Noir series. 'Provides a boilerplate for anyone wishing to write a Scandi crime novel Weber, "a dagger in a velvet sheath", is an engaging character; discerning readers will wish to meet him again' Mark Sanderson, The Times 'Atmospheric' Crime Monthly 'Jakob Weber is a great protagonist, and the sense of place is phenomenal. The perfect start to a series destined for greatness' Thomas Enger 'This is first-class Nordic Noir from the real North, where danger lurks around every corner' Gunnar Staalesen _______ In Norway's frozen north, it's not just secrets that are buried When nineteen-year-old Iselin Hanssen disappears duringa run in a popular hiking area in Bodø, Northern Norway, suspicion quickly falls on her boyfriend. For investigator Jakob Weber, the case seems clear-cut, almost unexceptional, even though there is some suggestion that Iselin lived parts of her life beneath the radar ofboth family and friends. But events take a dramatic turn when another woman disappears in similar circumstances this time on the island of Røst, miles off the Norwegian coast, in the wild ocean. Rumours that a killer is on the loose begin to spread, terrifying the local population and leading to wild conspiracies. But then Jakob discovers that this isn't the first time that young women have vanished without a trace in the region, and it becomes clear that someone is hiding something and another murderous spree may have just begun For fans of Joe Pickett, Ragnar Jonasson and Jorn Lier Horst ___________________ 'Dark and totally gripping adds a new dimension to the police procedural which goes beyond the standard elements of the genre' Ewa Sherman, European Literature Network What readers are saying 'Multiple theories and suspects keep us on edge until the very end' 'Impossible to put down' 'The spectacular setting is a character in its own right' 'Quirky, believable characters and some of the most breathtaking descriptions of Northern Norway that I've ever read' 'Simply superb both creepy and thrilling' 'An incredible, addictive start to a new series'. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now a blockbuster original series on Prime Video! Will Belly choose Jeremiah or Conrad Belly makes her final choice between Jeremiah and Conrad in this epic conclusion to the New York Times bestselling The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy from Jenny Han, author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before.Belly has only ever been in love with two boys, both with the last name Fisher. And after being with Jeremiah for the last two years, she's almost positive he is her soulmate. Almost. While Conrad has not gotten over the mistake of letting Belly go, Jeremiah has always known that Belly is the girl for him. So when Belly and Jeremiah decide to make things forever, Conrad realizes that it's now or nevertell Belly he loves her or lose her for good. Belly has to confront her feelings for Jeremiah and Conrad and face the inevitable: She will break one of their hearts.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The healthiest and easiest way to fix your diet without dieting, from New York Times bestselling author Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. Why is it that so many of us, no matter what diet we try or how many supplements we take, feel so consistently tired, unwell, and unable to achieve our health goals The answer is surprisingly simple: Almost all of us are missing essential vitamins and minerals in our daily diets. Enter Nutrivore, a flexible, no-guilt plan to get the nutrients you need while enjoying the foods you love. You can finally feel good every day, alleviate common symptoms and ailments, and effectively reduce your risk of everything from type 2 diabetes to cancer, heart disease to Alzheimer's disease, kidney stones to arthritis, anxiety to autoimmune disease, and more. With no food off-limits, Nutrivore cuts through diet culture noise with clear, evidence-based guidance that emphasizes nutrient-dense selections that fit within your preferred diet or anti-diet. The goal is sustainable nutritionembracing food for enjoyment, traditions, and convenience while adding essential nutrients so you can achieve lifelong healthy eating patterns without the on-again-off-again diet roller coaster. Nutrivore combines groundbreaking insights with simple steps, including: \* A practical path to achieving optimal nutrition by highlighting twelve foundational food families. \* Definitive science identifying foods rich in the nutrients that treat common symptoms and ailments. \* Handy lists and guides to craft personalized eating plans, whether it's incorporating more magnesium-rich greens to lessen headaches, potassium-packed potatoes to lower blood pressure, or calcium-dense cheese to alleviate PMS. In her signature positive and engaging style, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne empowers you with tools to implement a healthy diet regardless of your preferences, budget, location, or past behaviors. With Nutrivore, you can finally live free from food fear and stop wasting time, energy, and money on the latest fad diets or biohacking trends. This gentle and inclusive approach celebrates slow, sustainable habit changes, making it a long-lasting way to eat for vibrant health today and lifelong wellness.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Renowned naturalist Kenn Kaufman examines the scientific discoveries of John James Audubon and his artistic and ornithologist peers in this fascinating "blend of history, science, art, biography, and memoir" (Booklist, starred review).Raging ambition. Towering egos. Competition under a veneer of courtesy. Heroic effort combined with plagiarism, theft, exaggeration, and fraud. This was the state of bird study in eastern North America during the early 1800s, as a handful of intrepid men raced to find the last few birds that were still unknown to science. The most famous name in the bird world was John James Audubon, who painted spectacular portraits of birds. But although his images were beautiful, creating great art was not his main goal. Instead, he aimed to illustrate (and write about) as many different species as possible, obsessed with trying to outdo his rival, Alexander Wilson. George Ord, a fan and protégé of Wilson, held a bitter grudge against Audubon for years, claiming he had faked much of his information and his scientific claims. A few of Audubon's birds were pure fiction, and some of his writing was invented or plagiarized. Other naturalists of the era, including Charles Bonaparte (nephew of Napoleon), John Townsend, and Thomas Nuttall, also became entangled in the scientific derby, as they stumbled toward an understanding of the natural worldan endeavor that continues to this day. Despite this intense competition, a few speciesincluding some surprisingly common songbirds, hawks, sandpipers, and moremanaged to evade discovery for years. Here, renowned bird expert and artist Kenn Kaufman explores this period in history from a new angle, by considering the birds these people discovered and, especially, the ones they missed. Kaufman has created portraits of the birds that Audubon never saw, attempting to paint them in that artist's own stunning style, showing how our understanding of birds continues to gain clarity, even as some mysteries persist from Audubon's time until ours.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Featuring original interviews with Everest mountain guides and climbers, this is "a fast-moving, nuanced account of the peak's transformation from the ultimate mountaineering challenge into a booming business opportunity" (Joshua Hammer, New York Times bestselling author). Anyone who has read Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air or has seen a recent photo of climbers standing in line to get to the top of Everest may think they have a sense of what the world's highest mountain is like. It's an extreme landscape where bad weather and incredible altitude can kill; an overcrowded, trashed-out recreation destination; and a place where the rich exploit local Sherpas while padding their egosand social media feeds. There's some truth to these clichés, but they're a sliver of the story. Unlike any book to date, Everest, Inc. is the definitive account of how a few daring entrepreneurs paired raw courage and naked ambition to get paying clients safely up and down Everest. Until the late eighties, such a thing was considered impossible. Within a few years, Everest guiding was a burgeoning industry. Today, ninety percent of the people on the mountain are clients or employees of guided expeditions. Studded with quotes from original interviews with more than a hundred Western and Sherpa climbers, clients, writers, and filmmakersincluding Jimmy Chin and Conrad AnkerEverest, Inc. foregrounds the colorful voices of the people who have made the mountain what it is today. As professional climber and author Freddie Wilkinson says, "Whether you are thinking about taking a crack at the world's highest peak or are simply an armchair mountaineer trying to make sense of the complex dynamics driving the modern Everest industry, Everest, Inc. should be required reading.".…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Welcome your baby to the world with this high-contrast touch-and-feel board book created to support newborn vision, delight curious hands, and spark joyful moments from day one.The perfect first baby book for ages 01, This Is My World blends black-and-white illustrations with interactive elements to encourage early development and bonding. Built to grow with your baby, it also features vibrant color to support evolving eyesight. Inside, babies will find: - A mirror for early facial recognition - Fuzzy textures and soft fabric flaps for hands-on discovery - Shimmering holographic foil for visual interest - Gentle rhyming text to soothe and connect Brief, lyrical text of just fourteen lines guides caregivers through each page: This is the moon that brightly shines. This is us. I am yours, and you are mine. With thoughtful design and meaningful moments on every page, this sensory-rich book invites babies and caregivers to connect, explore, and celebrate the beauty of their shared world. Spikings, Emily (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*THE INTERNATIONAL #1 BESTSELLER\*AS HEARD ON RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKSHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARA WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A 2024 BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE OBSERVER, ECONOMIST, FINANCIAL TIMES AND PROSPECT'A breathtaking, expansive and imaginative ride through the history and future of money from an author who truly understands it' PROFESSOR BRIAN COX'Exceptional' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A cracking book that is as enjoyable as it is readable' PETER FRANKOPAN'Equally entertaining and insightful' YANIS VAROUFAKIS_______________________________________________________MONEY.The object of our desires.The engine of our genius.Humanity's greatest invention.From clay tablets in Mesopotamia to today's cryptocurrency, global economist David McWilliams takes us on an epic journey of innovation, disruption and transformation that is an astonishing new history of our species.The question is, over 5,000 years, have we changed money - or has money changed us _______________________________________________________'A fun history of money told through the stories of the chancers, cheats, scoundrels and geniuses who made it happen' KATIE MARTIN'An impressive journey that fizzes with facts' ECONOMIST'An eye-opening history of what makes the world go round' EVENING STANDARD'Compelling, funny and original' KATJA HOYER'If, as David McWilliams complains, economists take the fun out of money, then he is the exception that proves the rule: a man who could not write a boring sentence if he tried' TOM HOLLAND.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A dazzling and infuriating portrait of fifty years of corporate influence in Washington, The Wolves of K Street is a "not-so-guilty pleasure" (The New York Times): irresistibly dramatic, spectacularly timely, explosive in its revelations, and impossible to put down.In the 1970s, Washington's center of power began to shift away from elected officials in big marble buildings to a handful of savvy, handsomely paid operators who didn't answer to any fixed constituency. The cigar-chomping son of an influential congressman, an illustrious political fixer with a weakness for modern art, a Watergate-era dirty trickster, the city's favorite cocktail party hostthese were the sort of men who now ran Washington. Over four decades, they'd chart new ways to turn their clients' cash into political leverage, abandoning favor-trading in smoke-filled rooms for increasingly sophisticated tactics, such as "shadow lobbying," where underground campaigns sparked seemingly organic public outcries to pressure lawmakers into taking actions that would ultimately benefit corporate interests rather than ordinary citizens. With billions of dollars at play, these lobbying dynasties enshrined in Washington a pro-business consensus that would guide the country's political leadersDemocrats and Republicans alike. A good lobbyist could ghostwrite a bill or even secretly kill a piece of legislation supported by the president, both houses of Congress, and a majority of Americans. Yet nothing lasts forever. Amid a populist backlash to the soaring inequality these influence peddlers helped usher in, DC's pro-business alliance suddenly began to fray. And while the lobbying establishment would continue to invent new ways to influence Washington, the men who'd built K Street would soon find themselves under legal scrutiny, on the verge of financial collapse or worse. One would turn up dead behind the eighteenth green of an exclusive golf club, with a $1,500 bottle of wine at his feed and bullet in his head. An "absorbing" (The Atlantic), "engrossing" and "meticulously researched" tale (The Guardian)brought to life with "novelistic detail" and "considerable narrative skill" (The New York Times)The Wolves of K Street is essential reading for anyone looking to understand how corporate interests are undermining American democracy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets in this "brilliant and gut-churning masterpiece" (Library Journal, starred review) by the internationally bestselling author of The Licanius Trilogy, James Islington. The Catenan Republicthe Hierarchymay rule the world now, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized society in allowing my strength, my drive, and my focuswhat they call Willto be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do. I tell them that I belong, and they believe me. But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to find answers. To solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart. And that I will never, ever cede my Will to the empire that executed my family. To survive though, I will still have to rise through the Academy's ranks. I will have to smile, and make friends, and pretend to be one of them, andwin.Because if I cannot, then those who want to control me, who know my real name, will no longer have any use for me. And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Feminist icon bell hooks reminds us of the full spectrum of feeling we spend in love through her inspiring collection of love poetry, with a new introduction by Cole Arthur Riley, author of Black Liturgies.Written from the heart, When Angels Speak of Love is a book of fifty love poems by bell hooks, one our most beloved public intellectuals, and author of over twenty books, including the bestselling All About Love. Poem after poem, hooks challenges our views and experiences with lovetracing the links between seduction and surrender, the intensity of desire, and the anguish of death. "Love must clean house, choose memories to keep, and memories to let go," she writes. These verses are expansive yet accessibleencompassing romantic love, to love of family, friends, or oneself. In any iteration, these poems remind us of both the beauty and possibility of love.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everyone needs to love and be loved - even men. But to know love, men must be able to look at the ways that patriarchal culture keeps them from knowing themselves, from being in touch with their feelings, from loving. In The Will to Change, bell hooks gets to the heart of the matter and shows men how to express the emotions that are a fundamental part of who they are-whatever their age, marital status, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. But toxic masculinity punishes those fundamental emotions, and it's so deeply ingrained in our society that it's hard for men to not comply-but hooks wants to help change that. With trademark candor and fierce intelligence, hooks addresses the most common concerns of men, such as fear of intimacy and loss of their patriarchal place in society, in new and challenging ways. She believes men can find the way to spiritual unity by getting back in touch with the emotionally open part of themselves-and lay claim to the rich and rewarding inner lives that have historically been the exclusive province of women. A brave and astonishing work, The Will to Change is designed to help men reclaim the best part of themselves.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A bisexual teen girl tries to make her ex jealous by faking an Instagram romance that leads to surprisingly real feelings in this hijinks-filled, "entertaining queer New York love story" (Kirkus Reviews) perfect for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and She Gets the Girl.Ava "Fitz" Fitzgerald has worked hard to create the picture-perfect life she's always wanted. She spent her junior year transforming her passion for sustainable fashion and upcycling into a viral online platform, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and spending every free second with her soon-to-graduate girlfriend, Danica. And this summer she plans to take it all to the next level by attending a prestigious summer fashion program in New York City and convincing Dani that they can survive a year of long distance. But when Dani dumps her before classes even start, accusing Fitz of being more invested in growing her online persona than deepening their relationship, she's left not only heartbroken, but also creatively blocked. Fitz will do anything to win Dani back, even if that means taking a break from the platform that she's worked so hard to build. But just as she decides to go all-in on a hiatus, a chance encounter reunites her with Levi Berkowitz, her childhood best friend that she hasn't seen since elementary school. Levi is struggling with heartbreak of his own, and this cosmic coincidence sparks a new use for her social media savvy. Fitz offers to help Levi craft a fake relationship online to make his person jealousif in return he can pretend to be her boyfriend in front of Dani to make her jealous. If all goes according to plan, by the end of the summer they'll both be reunited with their perfect partners and get to rekindle their friendship in the process. Sometimes even the most carefully designed plans can come apart at the seams, though. And when real history leads to not-so-fake feelings, Fitz will have to decide if she's finally willing to let go of what she thought was picture-perfect and choose what might actually be right for her.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With extraordinary paintings and a moving narrative, award-winning author illustrator Lynn Curlee tells the story of some of humankind's greatest feats and explores a timeless desire of countless civilizations: to leave a permanent mark on the Earthnow with a new look!The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Colossus of Rhodes. The Great Pyramid at Giza. For centuries, these names have inspired wonder and mystery. They are but three of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This book investigates and illustrates how they must have appeared at their peak, pondering the questions that have fascinated researchers and archaeologists for decades: What purpose did these structures have for the societies that built them How did they achieve the means necessary to construct such intricate and innovative temples and statues Most of these masterpieces of human achievement have long since crumbled into dust. But their legacy survives, and these triumphs of human vision, architecture, and creativity have become the stuff of legends. Curlee, Lynn (illustrator).…