Simon schuster ltd jan 2025 (23 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A deliciously dark, enticingly exotic YA contemporary gothic ghost story where even paradise is haunted, from a brilliant debut author. Perfect for fans of She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran and House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland.The house has secrets of its own . . . After a tragedy rips her life apart, Carina Marshall is looking to reinvent herself in her mother's homeland of Jamaica. With her new gig as the au pair for the wealthy and powerful Hall family at Blackbead House, Carina wants nothing more than to disappear into their world of mango trees, tropical breezes and glamorous parties. At first, Blackbead House seems like the perfect escape. Carina's job is pretty easy, her boss is very welcoming and her new friends, especially the handsome and charismatic Aaron, help to ease the loneliness she's felt for a long time. But new beginnings don't come easy. Because Carina isn't who she says she is, and Blackbead House already knows . . .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE NGAIO MARSH AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2025Two murders. Two decades apart.One chance to get justice.Hana Westerman has left Auckland and her career as a detective behind her. Settled in a quiet coastal town, all she wants is a fresh start.The discovery of a skeleton in the dunes near her house changes everything. The remains are those of a young M¿ori woman who went missing four years before, and Hana has a connection to the case. Twenty years ago, a schoolfriend of hers was found buried in the exact same spot. Her killer died in prison, but did the police get the wrong man And if he was innocent, then why did he plead guilty No longer part of the Criminal Investigation Branch, Hana turns to her ex-husband Jaye, a high-flying Detective Inspector, for help. But when he cuts her out of the investigation, she realises that she will have to find the answers she needs on her own.But in digging deeper, she sets herself on a potentially fatal collision course with a killer.PRAISE FOR RETURN TO BLOOD:'Another cracking, page-turning journey into another culture' VAL McDERMID'The vivid picture of ethnic cultural life alone marks out the book as special, but it's Bennett's control of a tense narrative that is key' FINANCIAL TIMES'Evocative' CRIME MONTHLY'A confident, convincing work in a crowded genre' NZ LISTENER'A powerful novel that stays in the mind long after it is finished' JEFF POPPLE'His deep understanding of marginalised communities, family tensions and the travails of our justice system enrich the novel . . . Return to Blood shows a writer in full command of his material and which reaches deeper into our shared human experience. It also has a surprise ending few readers will be able to predict' GREG FLEMING'Even better (if possible!) than his searing debut - Michael Bennett's latest, Return to Blood, had me moved to tears of empathy and rage within the first fifty pages. Richly evocative New Zealand detail, a take-no-prisoners female M¿ori detective and a riveting crime make for a sizzling and culturally important page-turner' ALEXANDRA SOKOLOFF.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The epic conclusion to Blood for Blood, the cinematic YA mafia romance trilogy. Sophie now lives a dangerous double life, pretending to be a regular teenager while training as a deadly assassin in secret. But the deceit can't last for ever. Sophie's heart belongs to a killer and she's the prime target of a rival clan. Determined to seek revenge, she faces the ultimate decision: can she pay the price - can she be a Mafiosa Praise for VENDETTA: 'A grimy, tense, crime/gang thriller with a dynamic cast of characters; VENDETTA brings drama and realism to a dark story of grudges, revenge and passion.' Alice Oseman, author of SOLITAIRE and HEARTSTOPPER 'I stayed up until Late o'clock finishing VENDETTA. It's AWESOME. Great fighting. Great kissing.' C.J. Daugherty, author of the NIGHT SCHOOL series 'A vibrant new twist on Romeo and Juliet. Full of energy and intrigue!' Lucy Christopher, author of STOLEN 'Fan-freaking-tastic . I honestly can't say enough good things about it! I would read anything Cat Doyle writes after flying through VENDETTA!' Victoria Scott, author of the FIRE & FLOOD series Praise for INFERNO: 'It's bloody brilliant, even better than VENDETTA if that's possible . It's exciting and violent and sexy and heartbreaking. Loved it!' Louise O'Neill, author of IDOL and AFTER THE SILENCE 'Darker, sexier and more dangerous than ever before .' Melinda Salisbury, author of THE SIN EATER'S DAUGHTER 'It's the best, best, best YA romance-slash-Mafia action film that you could ever HOPE FOR . IT WAS SO GOOD. SO GOOD.' Lauren James, author of THE QUIET AT THE END OF THE WORLD and THE NEXT TOGETHER series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What does it mean to remember Joined at birth, then pulled apart, Selina and Zora's relationship is marked by a pattern of closeness and separation. Growing up in 50s' and 60s' London under the shadow of Enoch Powell, they are instinctively dependent on each other, and yet Zora yearns for her own identity. But in the eyes of the people around them, the twins are interchangeable. They come as a pair. They are Selzora. Now in her seventies and living with the early stages of dementia, Selina is tracing shards of memory. She is intent on untangling the traumatic events of the past that changed the twins' lives. Perhaps Lydia, who has reintroduced herself to Selina with sharp, cool charisma, will help her find answers. But even as Selina struggles to make sense of her memories, it's all too clear that Lydia is hiding something. In Memory of Us is a profound evocation of memory, and the strategies employed for illusion and survival in the wake of racism. It offers an often-overlooked insight into life as a Black Briton after the Windrush generation. 'This reflective study of memory and illusion as a survival technique is fascinating. Offering insight into life as a Black Briton after the Windrush generation, this thoughtful novel entertains and educates'Platinum 'Pacily written'The Observer 'Aheartstring-tugging exploration of memory, grief and race in Britain. Roy's prose drips with poignancy and elegance; her characters come to life on the page and you have no choice but to surrender your heart to their journey' Elvin James Mensah, author of Small Joys 'Jacqueline Roy's poignant and deeply moving novel draws you into the unique world of living as an identical twin, and a mixed-race one in a deeply racist society at thatA deeply powerful read' heat 'Around and within this tale of toxic friendship, sibling rivalry and betrayal, Roy unfolds a history of British race-relations . . .This is an important novel. Roy's writing is both subtle and supple. In compelling but understated prose, she exposes inequalities of race, class and gender that corrupt our interpersonal relationships and our sense of self. In her novels, Roy demonstrates that the personal is always political. Here, she also reminds us of the necessity of facing the past to understand the present'Judith Bryan.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A groundbreaking, revelatory portrait of the five generations that make up today's population, from the bestselling author of Generation Me and iGen. Dr. Jean Twenge has analyzed millions of data points to glean the attitudes, characteristics, and life circumstances that define each generation, resulting in a fascinating look at how they connect, conflict, and compete with each other.Upending the conventional theory that generational differences are caused by major events, Dr. Jean Twenge analyzes data on 39 million people from robust national surveyssome going back nearly a centuryto show that changes in technology are the underlying driver of each generation's unique makeup. In this revelatory work, Twenge outlines key shifts in attitudes and lifestyle choices that define each generation regarding gender, income, politics, race, sexuality, marriage, mental health, and much more. Surprising, engaging, and informative, Generations "gets you thinking about how appreciating generational differences can, ironically, bring us together" (Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author). It will forever change the way you view your parents, peers, coworkers, and children, no matter which generation you call your own.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Unforgettable wisdom, activities fans will love, and unforgettably funny guidance from the Golden Girls are now in one hilarious and heartfelt book!How can you thrive in each stage of your life Pull up a chair in the kitchen as this hilarious book explores milestone moments and offers golden advice and fun activities through the wise and witty perspectives of everyone's favorite foursome.How would Dorothy approach a difficult situation in a friendship What are Rose's tips for saving money What's Sophia's recipe for the perfect lasagna And what advice would Blanche impart about picking up a date All of these relatable topicsand more!are tackled in this book. Topics include family, finances, friendship, health and wellness, style, dating, and aging.An energetic, eye-catching interior design and light activities throughout makes this dip-in-dip-out book a fun reading experienceand a great gift for any age and any occasion.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Grandma's puppy Milo comes to stay, Ollie is excited for all the adventures they will have. So, she is upset when things don't quite go to plan . . . Killen, Nicola (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The popular series about a cursed teenage boy who saves mankind one soul at a timenow in an omnibus edition!D.Gray-man is the story of Allen Walker, who roams a fictional 19th century Earth in search of Innocence, a mysterious substance used to fight demons called akuma.Allen continues his transformation into Nea, the mysterious Fourteenth inside him. When a shocking revelation from the Millennium Earl traps Allen in Nea's spirit world, he desperately seeks to understand the entity that's using him like a puppet. Perhaps his own past can offer some clues.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Featuring a new introduction from Tasmina Perrytalking about what Jackie and her books mean to her! 'Underneath all the glitz and bluster, the sex and the scandal, her tales are moral' TASMINA PERRY'Jackie Collins's daring, unapologetic stroke of the pen, combined with her glorious wit, has single-handedly given creative license to new generations of authors and storytellers' COLLEEN HOOVERHollywood Wives, with its ten-million copy sales, and its spectacular success as a television mini-series, left Jackie Collins' devoted audience avid for the other side of the story. NOW HOLLYWOOD HUSBANDS GO ALL THE WAY! There have been many imitators, but only ever one Jackie Collins. With millions of her books sold around the world, and thirty-oneNew York Timesbestsellers, she is one of the world's top-selling novelists. From glamorous Beverly Hills bedrooms to Hollywood movie studios; from glittering rock concerts to the yachts of billionaires, Jackie chronicled the scandalous lives of the rich, famous, and infamous from the inside looking out. 'A true inspiration, a trail blazer for women's fiction'JILLY COOPER 'Jackie shows us all what being a strong, successful woman means at any age' MILLY JOHNSON 'Jackie will never be forgotten, she'll always inspire me to #BeMoreJackie' JILL MANSELL 'Jackie's heroines don't take off their clothes to please a man, but to please themselves' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Legend is a word used too lightly for so many undeserving people, but Jackie is the very definition of the word' ALEX KHAN 'What Jackie knew how to do so well, is to tell a thumping good story' ROWAN COLEMAN 'Here is a woman who not only wanted to entertain her readers, but also to teach them something; about the world and about themselves' ISABELLE BROOM 'There's a lot a drag queen can learn from Jackie' TOM RASMUSSEN 'Lessons galore on every page about feminism, equality, tolerance and love' CARMEL HARRINGTON 'Jackie is the queen of cliff-hangers' SAMANTHA TONGE 'For all her trademark sass, there is a moralist at work here' LOUISE CANDLISH 'Nobody does it quite like Jackie and nobody ever will' SARRA MANNING 'Jackie bought a bit of glitter, sparkle and sunshine into our humdrum existence' VERONICA HENRY 'Jackie wrote about Hollywood with total authenticity, breaking all the rules and taboos' BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD 'Collins was saying that women didn't have to centre round men, either in books or in life' JESSIE BURTON. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIMETHE INSTANTSUNDAY TIMESAND IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICKAN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2025'Tense, forensically realistic and compulsively readable. A real achievement'SUNDAY TIMES'Here is a novelist who has powerful news to tell, and an impressive range of narrative gifts with which to tell it' IRISH TIMES'Should become essential reading for all.Nesting¿is anovel that truly matters' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT'A moving portrait of life inside the housing system and the courage it takes to try to build a home in society's cracks'¿ GUARDIAN_______________________________________________________________An extraordinary and urgent debut by a prize-winning Irish writer, NESTING introduces an unforgettable new voice in fiction.On a bright spring afternoon in Dublin, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change everything. Grabbing an armful of clothes from the washing line, Ciara straps her two young daughters into her car and drives away. Head spinning, all she knows for certain is that home is no longer safe.This was meant to be an escape. But with dwindling savings, no job, and her family across the sea, Ciara finds herself adrift, facing a broken housing system and the voice of her own demons. As summer passes and winter closes in, she must navigate raising her children in a hotel room, searching for a new home and dealing with her husband Ryan's relentless campaign to get her to come back. Because leaving is one thing, but staying away is another.What will it take for Ciara to rebuild her life Can she ever truly break away from Ryan's control - and what will be the cost Tense, beautiful, and underpinned by an unassailable love, hope and resilience, this is the story of one woman's bid to start over._______________________________________________________________.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '[A] belting debut . . . This is high-concept, high-octane, hi-jinks and I'm here for it' Maz Evans 'This original read is dark, funny and gripping' heat, Book of the WeekHow to Kill Your Family meets The Power in this entertaining and thought-provoking read, that asks: If you had the power between life and death, what would you do Thea has a secret. She can tell how long someone has left to live just by touching them. Not only that, but she can transfer life from one person to another something she finds out the hard way when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Desperate to save her, Thea touches the arm of the man responsible when he comes to check if Ruth is all right. As Ruth comes to, the man quietly slumps to the ground, dead. Thea realises that she has a godlike power: but despite deciding to use her ability for good, she can't help but sometimes use it for her own benefit. Boss annoying her at work She can take some life from them and give it as a tip to her masseuse for a great job. Creating an 'Ethical Guide to Murder' helps Thea to focus her new-found skills. But as she embarks on her mission to punish the wicked and give the deserving more time, she finds that it isn't as simple as she first thought. How can she really know who deserves to die, and can she figure out her own rules before Ruth's borrowed time runs out 'Jenny Morris' remarkable debut novel resembles Naomi Alderman's The Power, but she limits the ability to harm and sets the story in the present, not the future(a) clever, beguiling novel' The Times 'Relatable, poignant, and filled with unexpected twists, An Ethical Guide to Murder is near-impossible to put down. I was hooked all the way up to the ending, which I can't stop thinking about. A must-read for 2025' Jenny Hollander 'An Ethical Guide to Murder is a fabulous book! Jenny Morris has taken the 'with great power comes great responsibility' concept and applied it to someone who struggles to be responsible for her own laundry. Thea is a relatable, messy character whose trials and tribulations kept me laughing all the way to the emotional gut punch. What a marvellous debut!' Alice Bell 'An Ethical Guide to Murder is the best type of book one that's as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. With Thea, Jenny Morris has created one of the most interesting characters that I've read in a long time' Kellye Garrett. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A brilliant young intelligence officer and a troubled heiress stumble into a global conspiracy that pits present-day Russia against the CIA in this electrifying, globetrotting spy thriller. Combining realistic thrills with sophisticated spycraft and witty dialogue, The Collaborators delivers a gut-punch answer to the biggest geopolitical question of our time. How exactly did post-Soviet Russia turn down the wrong path Criss-crossing the globe on the way to this shocking revelation are disaffected millennial CIA officer Ari Falk, thrown into a moral and professional crisis by the death of his best asset, and brash, troubled LA heiress Maya Chou, spiralling after the disappearance of her Russian American billionaire father. The duo's adventures take us to both classic and surprising locales from Berlin and Tangier to Latvia, Belarus and a semi-abandoned technopark outside Moscow. Dynamic, fast-paced and filled with captivating details that provide a window into a secretive world, The Collaboratorsis a first-rate thriller that pays homage to both meanings of 'intelligence'. 'Aterrific espionage thriller with a propulsive plot and fantastic twists, but what really sets this book apart is the writing, sparkling on every page' Chris Pavone, New York Times bestselling author of The Expats and Two Nights in Lisbon 'Crackles with energy as it veers between international caper and more classic espionage thriller, laced with the promise of romance. Idov . . . brings a pleasing cinematic sweep, insider knowledge of Russia and sharp dialogue to this enjoyable tale as it roams around the world' Financial Times 'Gathers stories from the headlines novichok, Ponzi schemes, Wagner Group mercenaries and blends them into a hipster spy smoothie' The Times, Book of the Month 'A skilful story about manipulative spymasters in Russia and the United States. . . . Switching perspectives and continents and written with vivid intelligence, this is a great example of the international spy novel' Literary Review 'Idov breathes fresh air into [the genre] . . . A sparkling new voice in spy thrillers'CrimeTime.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Readers are in for a true treat . Dazzling' PATERSON JOSEPH.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Shethinksit was murder.But if she can't trust herself, how can anyone else.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Combiningvivid storytellingwiththoughtful reflectionsA Second Actcalls to something deep inside me, inside all of us, not to let the wonder of being alive pass us by. I hope this book reaches readers everywhere, toinspireandconsolethem' -- Dr Kathryn Mannix, author and palliative care doctor 'Dramatic and heart-warming'The TimesI've worked as a doctor for over twenty years, caring for patients who are in the thick fog between life and death. I've met hundreds of people who have died, were resuscitated and lived. I've long thought that these are the people that we should be listening to, not influencers or business gurus. They know what really matters. Dr Matt Morgan has met hundreds of people who've come back from the dead. Their hearts stopped, their bodies unresponsive, rescued from the brink of death by the modern intensive care techniques he specialises in. People like Ed, who was walking through a park when there was a bang, a bright light and then nothing. Ed had been hit by a bolt of lightning 300 million volts, enough to power a city for a day, coursed through his body, short-circuiting his heart. Ed was given life-saving CPR and he survived. He lives a little differently now, every day knowing the thin margins that separate life and death. In A Second Act, Morgan introduces us to patients who've experienced hypothermia, overdoses, heart attacks and transplants to see how their lives have been transformed by the second chance they've been given. He shares the lessons they've learned, along with his own realisations about life and how to make the most of it. Life shouldn't be wasted on the living.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join Ollie and her new puppy friend Milo as they have an unforgettable adventure in this next book in the bestselling Ollie series. When Grandma's puppy Milo comes to stay, Ollie is excited for all the adventures they will have. So, she is upset when things don't quite go to plan . . .…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER 2026Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike face a cryptic case and a terrifyingly unpredictable killer in this twisty, edge-of-your-seat thriller from #1New York Timesbestselling author Robert Crais.'Elvis Cole and Joe Pike are right up there with Harry Bosch and Reacher as must reads for me. Robert Crais has mastered the fine art of storytelling' James Patterson'Robert Crais has crafted another masterpiece, delivering a gripping page-turner and a profound exploration of hidden evils; an edge-of-your-seat reading experience that will stay with you long after the final page' Ryan Steck'Hands down the best book I've read this year. Simply incredible . it's intricately plotted, full of Crais's trademark wit, and packedwith characters that leap off the page.Simply sensational' M. W. CravenTraci Beller was only thirteen when her father disappeared in the sleepy town of Rancha, not far from Los Angeles. The evidence says Tommy Beller abandoned his family, but Traci never believed it. Now a super-popular influencer with millions of followers, she finally has the money to hire a new detective to uncover the truth. And that detective is Elvis Cole.Taking on a ten-years-cold missing person case is almost always a losing game, though Elvis quickly picks up a lead in Rancha when he learns that an ex-con named Sadie Givens and her daughter Anya might have a line on the missing man. But when he finds himself shadowed by a deadly gang of vicious criminals, the case flips on its head. Victims become predators, predators become prey, and when everyone is a victim, will it be possible to save them all Calling on the help of his ex-Marine friend, Joe Pike, Elvis follows Tommy Beller's trail into the twisted, nightmarish depths of a monstrous evil, even as what he finds tests hisloyalty to his clients, and to himself. But the truth must come out, no matter the cost.Elvis must face The Big Empty and see justice done.PRAISE FOR ROBERT CRAIS:'Robert Crais is my favourite crime writer.' M. W. Craven'The smoothest writing and best storytelling you'll ever read' David Baldacci'A modern master of crime fiction'Gregg Hurwitz'Robert Crais - and Joe Pike - will have you by the throat'Independent'Just keeps getting better and better'Evening Standard'Robert Crais is hands-down the World's Greatest Crime Fiction Writer'Huffington Post'Expertly delivers his customary modern-day riff on the 1940s hardboiled idiom'Guardian'Cleverly plotted, stylishly written'Washington Post'One of the most reliable storytellers in modern crime fiction'Daily Mail.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*THE INSTANT#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER & #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\*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.What readers are saying about The House of My Mother:- ?'A must read' - 'I devoured this book in two days. Beautifully well written' - 'Shari retells her story with such bravery and honesty' - 'I could not put Shari's book down' - 'Shari, this book will help others. Thanks for writing it'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - READERS LOVE SUPERTATO 'A modern classic.'Amazon reviewer 'My granddaughter (aged 5) loves the stories about Supertato and his friends.'Amazon reviewer 'Great story for the little ones!'Amazon reviewer 'A light-hearted, funny, and enjoyable read for little ones who enjoy superhero and good vs. evil stories!'Amazon reviewer 'This book has become a firm favourite in our house.'Amazon reviewer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I cannot recommend this book enough. Kate Muir's writing demystifies, educates and empowers all women to have agency over their own bodies. This book will anger, educate and empower' - Jen Brister An eye-opening, no-holds-barred guide to contraception, written by campaigner, journalist and documentary-maker Kate MuirEverything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask)is the thinking-woman's guide to contraception, bringing you answers to all those questions that have been hidden behind a veneer of misplaced shame, bad science and centuries of patriarchy. What's happening to my body - and my mind Which method of contraception is best for me Do I really need to take a pill break every three weeks What about men - where's their pill ! Muir draws on interviews with the leading medical experts in the field, interlaced with her own tumultuous journey with different types of contraception and the personal stories of women from all walks of life, sharing their varied experiences and hard-earned wisdom. Muir also questions why the current medical establishment is getting contraception so wrong, as she debunks the myths and exposes the sloppy science and hysterical headlines that have had a negative impact on women's health for the last twenty years. This ground-breaking guide is a social, cultural and scientific exploration into a criminally overlooked and under-discussed part of women's lives. It is a manifesto for change, calling for equality in healthcare and an entirely new - and long overdue - approach to women's health.'This book finally allows us to think differently about hormones and contraception. Kate is a genius' - Dr Louise Newson 'Essential reading for any woman who has ever taken the pill, it's likely to educate, anger and empower' -Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Career Break Compass is your essential guide to a purposeful pause or sabbatical, designed to help you recharge and reignite your career."A sweeping and empathetic call for people to teach themselves how to relax." Kirkus Reviews Are you overwhelmed by the relentless demands of your job, parenthood, and life Craving a chance to pause, reflect, and grow Career Break Compass is your indispensable guide to navigating the transformative journey of a sabbatical. Authored by a recovering workaholic, this book is designed to help: Overachievers and workaholics manage stress, conquer burnout, and find renewal. Mid-career professionals plan and take meaningful breaks, exploring new directions. Anyone looking to maximize time away to return to their career refreshed and unstoppable. Those seeking to rediscover life's richness beyond their job and align their work with their core values. The transformative benefits of taking a sabbatical extend beyond mere rest. You'll gain strategies to shed chronic pressure, propel your career, explore hidden passions, and craft a purpose-driven existence. Take the first bold step towards the most crucial journey of your careerback to your authentic self. Break free from burnout, embrace your sabbatical, and transform your life. MORE PRAISE FOR CAREER BREAK COMPASS: "For those grappling with burnout and the uncertainties of recovery, this compass emerges as an indispensable guide, offering strategic insights that navigate the journey toward renewal and a purpose-driven future.' Dr. Tamara Beckford, Burnout Prevention Expert, and CEO of UR Caring Docs 'Laura's carefully thought-out strategies for taking an intentional break. . . offers actionable and sustainable practices that will recharge youat home and in the office.' Fran Hauser, Author, Keynote Speaker, Leading Career Expert, and Former Fortune 500 Media Executive 'Laura Nguyen offers smart, take-you-by-the-hand guidance to pause, recharge, reevaluate and, ultimately, reemerge to work that is aligned with your strengths and values. This is the map you need when contemplating what's next!" Becky Vollmer, author of You Are Not Stuck: How Soul-Guided Choices Transform Fear into Freedom.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -WINNER OF THE NGAIO MARSH AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2025Two murders. Two decades apart.One chance to get justice.Hana Westerman has left Auckland and her career as a detective behind her. Settled in a quiet coastal town, all she wants is a fresh start.The discovery of a skeleton in the dunes near her house changes everything. The remains are those of a young M¿ori woman who went missing four years before, and Hana has a connection to the case. Twenty years ago, a schoolfriend of hers was found buried in the exact same spot. Her killer died in prison, but did the police get the wrong man And if he was innocent, then why did he plead guilty No longer part of the Criminal Investigation Branch, Hana turns to her ex-husband Jaye, a high-flying Detective Inspector, for help. But when he cuts her out of the investigation, she realises that she will have to find the answers she needs on her own.But in digging deeper, she sets herself on a potentially fatal collision course with a killer.PRAISE FOR RETURN TO BLOOD:'Another cracking, page-turning journey into another culture' VAL McDERMID'The vivid picture of ethnic cultural life alone marks out the book as special, but it's Bennett's control of a tense narrative that is key' FINANCIAL TIMES'Evocative' CRIME MONTHLY'A confident, convincing work in a crowded genre' NZ LISTENER'A powerful novel that stays in the mind long after it is finished' JEFF POPPLE'His deep understanding of marginalised communities, family tensions and the travails of our justice system enrich the novel . . . Return to Blood shows a writer in full command of his material and which reaches deeper into our shared human experience. It also has a surprise ending few readers will be able to predict' GREG FLEMING'Even better (if possible!) than his searing debut - Michael Bennett's latest, Return to Blood, had me moved to tears of empathy and rage within the first fifty pages. Richly evocative New Zealand detail, a take-no-prisoners female M¿ori detective and a riveting crime make for a sizzling and culturally important page-turner' ALEXANDRA SOKOLOFF 336 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The popular series about a cursed teenage boy who saves mankind one soul at a timenow in an omnibus edition!D.Gray-man is the story of Allen Walker, who roams a fictional 19th century Earth in search of Innocence, a mysterious substance used to fight demons called akuma.Allen continues his transformation into Nea, the mysterious Fourteenth inside him. When a shocking revelation from the Millennium Earl traps Allen in Nea's spirit world, he desperately seeks to understand the entity that's using him like a puppet. Perhaps his own past can offer some clues Englisch.…