Simon schuster ltd jul 2024 (22 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ?Can Itty fix the mixed-up wishes of Lollyland Find out in this fourth adorable book in the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book series! Perfect for readersaged 5+ and fans of Isadora Moon, Claude and My Little Pony. A star shower is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the residents of Lollyland! As Itty Bitty Princess Kitty learns, a star shower means that everyone has the chance to wish upon a star and release it back into the sky. Then their wish is granted! But things go very wrong when a huge gust of wind causes all the wishes to get mixed up! Will Itty be able to help fix the problem And will Lollyland's wishes ever come true With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Three unlikely detectives, one BIG mystery: the third book in the laugh-out-loud, illustrated mystery series from award-winning journalist and television presenter Nick Sheridan. Scooby-Doo for a new generation, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and Sam Copeland. There's something growing in Snoops Bay. It started as a lump, then it became a bump, then a mound, then a hill. Now it's a fully-fledged mutant mountain. Young detectives Riz, Olly, Drew and Anton know there's more to the story than meets the eye and are determined to uncover the mystery. Little do they know, the biggest clue is lying a few miles away at Pigtopia, a brand-new pig theme park that's hiding a mutant-sized secret . . .There's always a mystery to solve in Snoops Bay. O'Connell, David (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The interwoven destinies of the people of Meridian will finally be determined in this stunning conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Even the sea cannot stay calm before the storm. Teek saying Serapio, avatar of the Crow God Reborn and the newly crowned Carrion King, rules Tova. But his enemies gather both on distant shores and within his own city as the matrons of the clans scheme to destroy him. And deep in the alleys of the Maw, a new prophecy is whispered, this one from the Coyote God. It promises Serapio certain doom if its terrible dictates are not fulfilled. Meanwhile, Xiala is thrust back amongst her people as war comes first to the island of Teek. With their way of life and their magic under threat, she is their last best hope. But the sea won't talk to her the way it used to, and doubts riddle her mind. She will have to sacrifice the things that matter most to unleash her powers and become the queen they were promised. And in the far northern wastelands, Naranpa, avatar of the Sun God, seeks a way to save Tova from the visions of fire that engulf her dreams. But another presence has begun stalking her nightmares, and the Jaguar God is on the hunt. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You may think your parents just boss you around and tell you what to do. And there's no getting away from it - they do have to do quite a lot of that! But there's so much more to them - did you realise they are also tent poles for dens that are wonky, dustbins for bits you don't want to eat up and grandstands to make you grow tall Discover all the wonderful things that parents do in this glorious new edition of Peter Bently and Sara Ogilvie's beloved picture book. Sara Ogilvie (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Find your voice in the waves in a heartfelt and hopeful story of family, friendship, and learning to accept change from the critically-acclaimed partnership, Sarah Ann Juckes and Sharon King-Chai, selected for Waterstones Children's Book of the Month with The Night Animals. Martha was raised on her nana's stories. Even if no one else believes them, Martha knows that they're magic. Now those stories are helping Martha hold things together when everything around her is falling apart out-of-towners moving into her family's old house, her nana's mysterious illness, and the tourists flooding the town who don't seem to care about the sea or the animals it's home to. But Martha has found one creature who understands a black seal pup that seems to appear whenever Martha needs it most. Could she be the key to fixing everything that's wrong, or will Martha need to fight her way through the storm herself Illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai, Sarah Ann Juckes' emotional novel follows a young girl trying to protect her family and her community, who must learn that not all changes are bad. For fans ofThe Last BearandJulia and the Shark.Praise for Sarah Ann Juckes 'Will break your heart and mend it together again' ?Piers Torday onThe Hunt for the Nightingale 'Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature' ?Hannah Gold on The Hunt for the Nightingale 'An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again'?Lisa Thompson on The Hunt for the Nightingale 'An iridescent story that shines with hope and love' ?Katya Balen onThe Night Animals 'A beautiful story about ghosts, friendship, and the courage it takes to ask for help' ? Emma Carroll onThe Night Animals.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Celebrating 10 spud-tasticyears ofSupertato, this special anniversaryedition features bonus material from co-creators, Sue Hendra and PaulLinnet, including a note from the authors and some very funnyouttakes to find at the end of the book.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third book in theNew York Timesbestseller Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck struggles to keep a secret alongside magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and perfect for fans of Dork Diaries,The Worst Witchand Harper Drew! Heidi is making new friends at Broomsfield Academyin particular, a popular girl named Isabelle. But it turns out Isabelle has a big secret that Heidi discovers by accident! Heidi promises to keep the secret, but as more time goes by, it becomes more and more difficultespecially with nosy Melanie Maplethorpe snooping around. This secret ishuge. Will Heidi be able to keep her promise Join Heidi and her friends for pranks, potions and magical misahaps in this bestselling series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father!Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin'uchi examthe test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goalto avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin'uchi.Akane begins training with rakugo master Urara in preparation for the upcoming Rokumeikai, an event where each participant must perform a newly learned story. If she doesn't master a new story in the limited time left until the event, she won't be allowed to perform! What sort of hint will help Akane depict a bewitching courtesan in the tale Urara suggests she tell Then, Kaisei appears, bearing fascinating news for Akane. Moue, Takamasa (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Extraordinary'Heidi Swain'Life-affirming'Hazel Prior'Big-hearted'Caroline Day'Beautiful'Julietta Henderson'Heartwarming'Daily Mail'Unputdownable'My Weekly'A joy'Good Housekeeping Joe loves predictability. But his life is about to become a surprising adventure. Joe-Nathan likes the two parts of his name separate, just like his dinner and dessert. Mean Charlie at work sometimes calls him Joe-Nuthin. But Joe is far from nothing. Joe is a good friend, he's good at his job, good at making things and good at following the rules, and he's learning how to do lots of things by himself. Joe's mother knows there are a million things in life he isn't prepared for. While she helps guide him every day, she's also writing not Elektronisches Buch full of advice about the things she hasn't told Joe yet, things he might forget and answers to questions he hasn't yet asked. Following her wisdom applying it in his own unique way this next part of Joe's life is more of a surprise than he expects. Because he's about to learn that remarkable things can happen when you leave your comfort zone, and that you can do even the hardest things with a little help from your friends. Praise for Helen Fisher 'I really enjoyedSpace Hopper. It's such an unusual, intriguing novel'Marian Keyes 'A magical story of love, loss and the ways that grief changes us forever'Margo Rabb 'A lovely, deeply moving story of loss and love and memory made real'Diana Gabaldon 'This story will bounce joyfully through your heart, leaving you with a fresh belief in second chances'Anstey Harris 'Tender, mesmerising and original'Lucy Clarke 'Charming and powerful'Marjan Kamali 'Beautiful' Stylist 'An unputdownable debut from a writer to watch'Bustle 'A quirky story, full of love and laughter'Best 'Will draw you in and keep you hooked until the last page'Heat 'Magical'Platinum 'Amazing'Daily Mail. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I tore through the pages. A book I'll read over and over again' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS'Illuminating' OBSERVER We've all had our share of mould, dodgy landlords and awkward house shares.But Kieran Yates has had more than most: by the age of twenty-five she'd lived in twenty different houses across the country. In her coming-of-age memoir, she charts the heartbreaks and joys of a life spent searching for home.Sparkling with warmth and wit, this is a story of finding beauty in our interiors, friendships in cramped flats, and home even in the most fragile circumstances. All the Houses I've Ever Lived In is at once a rallying cry for change and a love letter to home in all its forms.'A beautiful exposition of home. Stunning'BOLU BABALOLA'So incisive it's hard to put down'PANDORA SYKES'Yates manages the unthinkable: she makes the housing crisis funny'i.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From award-winning Australian author Chloe Wilson comes Hold Your Fire, a debut short story collection that will haunt you long after you turn the page. A steely mother doubts her husband's guts and her son's capability, until a playground incident dramatically escalates. A young couple move into a house in which there's been a recent murder, and fall under the spell of their peculiar, commanding neighbours. Two sisters are determined to detoxify themselves into perfection. A diver pushes herself and those around her to dangerous heights. Interspersed with these stories are lightning strikes of flash fiction: we glimpse a leopard in the apartment next door; plants grown out of a strange and miraculous soil; the spirit of a girl who's been thrown down a well. Needle-sharp, effortlessly surprising and beautifully controlled, Hold Your Fire is a debut collection that introduces a fierce new talent.At each turn, Chloe Wilson offers a unique insight, a tear in the veil of our moral certainties. Her stories strip away the varnish of our decency to reveal the raw, fascinating truth beneath.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'DEVASTATING'Daily Mail'FASCINATING'Daily Telegraph'POIGNANT' TLSThe extraordinary story of Bep Voskuijl, Anne Frank's closest friend during the 761 days she spent in the Secret Annex. Bep Voskuijl was just twenty-three when the Franks went into hiding and she risked her life to protect them, sourcing food and medicine under the noses of German soldiers and Dutch spies. But while Bep's friendship with Anne blossomed, Bep's sister Nelly whose name was scrubbed from Anne's published diary was collaborating with the Nazis. Long after the war, haunted by the loss of Anne, Bep is unable to put to rest the horrifying suspicion that she had been betrayed by her own flesh and blood. Written by Bep's son, The Last Secret of the Secret Annex is a captivating story of heroism, betrayal and the devastating, destructive power of a secret. ____________________________________________________________________'Not only conveys the quiet heroism of what his mother contributed to Anne Frank's story, but a sad playing-out of a family's dysfunction, of the pain of survival, of the ripples of trauma flowing into succeeding generations'Daily Telegraph'Intimate, engrossing, and heartrending'Booklist 'Gripping. I read it in one gulp as will you' Kati Marton, author of The Chancellor.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Featured in the Times of Israel Holocaust survivor and licensed therapist Karmela Waldman shares brutally honest advice about life and deathoften deploying brutally sharp witwith her son and podcast co-host, Joel Waldman.Karmela Waldman is an eighty-something psychotherapist and Holocaust survivor. Her son, Joel Waldman, is a successful broadcast journalist. After a discontented Joel chooses to leave his network-news job, he gets a crazy idea for the next step in his career: What if he and his elderly mom did a podcast together The two embark on creating a show together and name it Surviving the Survivor. Things get off to a bumpy start as the lovingly dysfunctional mother-son duo struggle to figure out the art of podcasting on the flysometimes feuding, sometimes laughing, and finally mastering the format and watching Surviving the Survivor break out as a wildly popular true-crime hit. Along the way, the two discover things about each other that they never knew. Joel is stunned to learn that Karmela survived World War II by hiding in a boys' Catholic school. Karmela also sheds light on the emotional struggles she endured when Joel's older brother, Rami, died of an incurable illness. She's also struggling with the inevitable loss of her husband of sixty-three years, which she describes as the most difficult experience of her life. Mastering podcasting is one thing; figuring out the meaning of life is a challenge of an entirely different order. In real time and "on air," mother and son engage frankly and movingly with each other for the first time as adults, discussing child-rearing, aging, illness, death, and the secrets to enjoying life no matter how complicated it gets.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A moving, poignant story of love and loss which reminds us of the comfort of memories. Sam Usher (illustrator).

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Eerie, atmospheric'Louise Jensen'A haunting tale of intrigue' Emily Freud'Ruth Ware fans will eat this up'Publishers Weekly'Suspenseful, dark and wonderfully atmospheric' The Sun'Intricate and impressive'Daily MailIf beauty is in the eye of the beholder, how much can you trust what you see When Maddy Wight is hired to ghostwrite the memoir of world-renowned cosmetic surgeon Angela Reynolds, she jumps at the chance to get her career back on track. But the deeper she digs, the more elusive the doctor becomes. Confined to Angela's glass-walled house in the Scottish Highlands, Maddy can't shake the unsettling feeling of being watched. As a result, sheisdrawn ever closer to Angela's enigmatic business partner Scott, whose mercurial moods change as quickly as the darkening moors outside. Returning to London once the book is finished, Maddy is excited for their future together. But news of Scott'sdeathshatters the celebrations at the book's launch party. Which is why, months later andstillgrieving, she is blindsided to see Scott entering a tube station just in front of her. And before she knows it, she is following him. In this reimagining of Hitchcock'sVertigo, jeopardy can be lurking where you least expect itPraise for Emma Bamford 'Powered by a subtle, ominous tension.I loved this book'LEE CHILD 'Paradise never felt so sinister'RUTH WARE 'An incredible debut'B A PARIS 'Suspenseful, evocative and beautifully written, I devoured it'L V MATTHEWS 'That most exciting psychological thriller in which the darkest dangers lurk in a suspicious mind and a guilty heart'A J FINN 'Gripping and pacy. A perfect summer read'IMRAN MAHMOOD 'A debut thriller that unfolds with the inexorable force of a nightmare'JOHN CONNOLLY 'Had me gripped. I loved the subtle, sinister sense of tension that built through the book'BETH O'LEARY 'An amazing and evocative atmosphere of paradise that quickly turns sinister! A must summer read for all crime fans'VICKI BRADLEY.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Without doubt, a future classic' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Funny and charming' HOLLYGRAMAZIO Bryony doesn't actually mind being single. So she doesn't understand why she keeps seeing (ok, sleeping with) Ed, who is perfectly fine, but also only okay. After developing the ick on their fifth date, she resolves to end things only to receive a call the next day telling her Ed has died. Worse yet, he seems to have represented her to his family and friends as his great love. Obviously, it would be cruel to correct them. Then she's invited to the funeral. It would be equally rude to refuse . . . right Before she knows it, Bryony has been drawn in by the charisma and chaos of Ed's eccentric family and tangled in a web of her own lies. She's been guilted into signing up to his sister's pyramid scheme, she's in far too deep with several of his nearest and dearest and to make matters worse she's experiencing a lot of physical symptoms that are becoming harder and harder to ignore . . .Probably Nothing is the answer to just how far sheer awkwardness can take someone. Peppered with Lauren Bravo's irresistible wit, it explores the relatable modern cults of wellness and people-pleasing,and digs into the eternal dilemma: life is short so should you settle for perfectly fine.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The new heart-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of 55.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Chosen by Waterstones as one of their best Nature Writing Books of 2024, and by The Economist as one of their best books of 2024\* 'A heartwarming guide to these fascinating giants of nature . . . A book that is full of surprises . . . Highly empathetic and informative'Independent 'A global arboreal odyssey'Guardian 'Marvellous' The Economist 'Enlightening, it offers hope for the future' Sunday PostTwelve amazing species of trees that can teach us about our past, present and future. In Twelve Trees, professor Daniel Lewis takes us around the world from Australia to the United States, from Easter Island and Mexico to Cameroon and introduces us to twelve tree species that epitomise the many threats faced by our planet, from climate change, poachers and parasites, to fungi and even elephants. He celebrates their many strengths in the face of adversity, and their enduring abilities to survive and even thrive in an increasingly dangerous planet. Trees are essential to all of our lives and they need our help. In this incredible tribute to the noble tree, Lewis dives deep into the cutting-edge science and inspiring community efforts helping to keep them alive. Saving the tree, as he argues, means the saving of humanity.Beautifully written and informative, Twelve Trees is a heartwarming and enlightening guide to some of our most fascinating trees and why we should be working harder to protect them. ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S BOOKS TO WATCH IN 2024.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A riveting historical investigation and family memoir that reveals the untold story of Bep Voskuijl, the young Dutch woman who was Anne Frank's closest confidante during the time she spent in the Secret Annex.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 288 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.The true reason Ermes is in prison is revealedto seek revenge for her sister's murder by killing Sports Maximum! Jolyne rushes to stop her before she makes the biggest mistake of her life. But unbeknownst to either of them, Sports Maximum is host to the Stand Limp Viscuit. After a vicious battle, Jolyne is sent to the maximum security disciplinary wing. But like a true Joestar, she does not intend to let her fight to save her father's life end there. She continues to hone her strengththat is, until, Father Pucchi sets loose a number of Stand users in search of the mysterious bone that Jolyne once held in her possession. All hell breaks loose as prisoners and guards start murdering each other, and Jolyne takes this opportunity to escape. Meanwhile, F.F. enlists the help of an unlikely, dangerous ally to help save Jolyne: the murderous Anastasia, who is hell-bent onmarrying Jolyne Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -?Can Itty fix the mixed-up wishes of Lollyland Find out in this fourth adorable book in the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book series! Perfect for readersaged 5+ and fans of Isadora Moon, Claude and My Little Pony. A star shower is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the residents of Lollyland! As Itty Bitty Princess Kitty learns, a star shower means that everyone has the chance to wish upon a star and release it back into the sky. Then their wish is granted! But things go very wrong when a huge gust of wind causes all the wishes to get mixed up! Will Itty be able to help fix the problem And will Lollyland's wishes ever come true With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. 128 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -You may think your parents just boss you around and tell you what to do. And there's no getting away from it - they do have to do quite a lot of that! But there's so much more to them - did you realise they are also tent poles for dens that are wonky, dustbins for bits you don't want to eat up and grandstands to make you grow tall Discover all the wonderful things that parents do in this glorious new edition of Peter Bently and Sara Ogilvie's beloved picture book. 32 pp. Englisch. Sara Ogilvie (illustrator).…