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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An epic adventure of a girl and her wolf, in this bestselling children's novel from Digging for Britain TV presenter, Professor Alice Roberts. Perfect for fans ofMichelle Paver and Hannah Gold.Tuuli is a prehistoric girl, travelling with her tribe through the seasons - making camp, hunting for food and protecting themselves against the many hazards that the climate throws at them.Tuuli knows there's a bigger world out there, and when she spots a strange boy lurking outside their camp, she realises that he might hold the adventure she is looking for.He is from another tribe, sent to find safer ground and as he and Tuuli strike up an unlikely friendship, they set out on a journey that will impact the rest of human history.A vast adventure with a very human heart, full of wild animals, huge scenery and heart-stopping danger and inspired by real anthropological discoveries. The stunning debut novel from Digging for Britain presenter, Professor Alice Roberts, for fans ofHis Dark Materials,Wolf BrotherandThe Last Bear.- Selected as Waterstones Children's book of the Month andThe TimesChildren's Book of the Week.- Perfect for readers who love animal adventures.- Alice Roberts is a highly-accomplished historian and archaeologist with bestselling adult non-fiction.- Wolf Road was Children's #9bestseller in the TCM chart on 11 June 2024Praise forWolf Road:'A fine storyteller' Philip Pullman'This lost world is beautifully rendered, so rich in detail you can almost smell the campfires . . . a captivating tale.'The Times Children's Book of the Week'A wonderful book - exciting, fascinating, gripping, beautifully written' Anthony McGowan'Highly atmospheric, this impressive story asks questions about human fears across the ages.'Daily Mail'When and where would you go if you could go back in time I wouldn't hesitate to whizz past all the great civilizations . . . and go straight to the moment our early human ancestors met Neanderthals. What did they think of each other How did the communicate . . . A captivating children's tale that can be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in the origins of humanity. Paleo-tastic.' Lucy Bannerman,The TimesChildren's Book of the Week.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What would you do if you woke up one day to find that your best friend has become your worst enemy That's exactly what happens to 11-year-old Ryan in this brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian, and presenter Danny Wallace, perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Stephen Mangan, Andy Griffiths, Jenny Pearson, Helen Rutter, David Walliams and David Baddiel. Separated only by a garden fence, Ryan and Tom have been best friends since they were two years old. But while Ryan is looking forward to starting secondary school together, Tom doesn't seem to want anything to do him with anymore. Suddenly, he'd rather hang out with mean Minnie and horrible Simon! Ryan sets out to repair their friendship . . . but everything he tries backfires spectacularly. So Ryan decides that there's only one thing for it he must exact terrible revenge on his ex-best friend. Cue: Operation Evil Genius. There's only one problem every time Ryan tries to make Tom lookBAD,he ends up lookingGOOD.As it turns out, Ryan is terrible at being terrible! Don't miss this hilarious and heart-warming comedy adventure about the magic of true friendship from the bestselling author ofThe Day the Screens Went Blank. Fully illustrated throughout by Gemma Correll. From the author of highly acclaimed adult bestsellersYES MAN,JOIN MEand the eagerly anticipatedSOMEBODY TOLD ME.Other books by Danny Wallace:The Boss of Everyone The Luckiest Kid in the World The Day the Screens Went Blank Hamish and the Worldstoppers Hamish and the Neverpeople Hamish and the Gravity Burp Hamish and the Baby Boom Hamish and the Terrible Terrible Christmas and Other Stories Hamish and the Monster PatrolPraise forThe Day the Screens Went Blank: 'So funny'Noel Fielding 'Brilliantly funny'Shappi Khorsandi 'Hilarious'Tim Minchin 'Warm and funny'Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first step to winning the Love Game is saying "I love you." So how do you lose By admitting you're in love!Let the games begin! Since childhood, Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura have played the Love Game, where they try to fluster each other with a simple "I love you." But after falling in love for real and refusing to admit it, neither of them can afford to lose this battle!With the burning sensation of love in their chests growing hotter, Miku and Yukiya push the boundaries of the Love Game! Between a scandalous hand-holding competition and an after-school coffee date, it's like they're aiming for the world record in a love speedrun!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When it comes to romance, opposites really do attract!Miyu Suzuki is a bright and bubbly high schooler who's got a crush. There's just one little problemwhen it comes to personality, the guy she's into is her polar opposite!Suzuki's a high school girl in love, but the guy she's fallen for is nothing like her! While she's cheerful, outgoing, and always trying to fit in, her classmate Yusuke Tani is stoic, quiet, and doesn't seem to care what people think of him. Will Suzuki be able to overcome her anxieties and ask him out, or will she discover that opposites really don't attract.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join Supertato and his friends and learn what it takes to be a superhero in this fun and action-packed story book based on the popular BBC CBeebies series, Supertato.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. David Tazzyman (illustrator). Neuware - We went to the seaside, Mum, Pip and me. To play in the sand dunes and splash in the sea, We'd have SO MUCH fun, I had it all planned! As soon as we got there . . . I RAN FOR THE SAND! But one little girl gets SO MUCH MORE than she bargained for after her day out at the beach with the most hilarious consequences! From superstar fiction author Michelle Harrison and bestselling illustrator David Tazzyman comes the first book in a laugh-out-loud series set to become a family favourite.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -An epic adventure of a girl and her wolf, in this bestselling children's novel from Digging for Britain TV presenter, Professor Alice Roberts. Perfect for fans ofMichelle Paver and Hannah Gold.Tuuli is a prehistoric girl, travelling with her tribe through the seasons - making camp, hunting for food and protecting themselves against the many hazards that the climate throws at them.Tuuli knows there's a bigger world out there, and when she spots a strange boy lurking outside their camp, she realises that he might hold the adventure she is looking for.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 336 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Emily Gravett (illustrator). Neuware - A promise from a dragon is written in fire . . . a classic story ofwish fulfilment from an award-winning partnership? When Summer meets a dragon and is granted three wishes from asinister witch, will she get her heart's desire ?

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Trust the Empress. Move at her will. Act as her hands. Hwa Young was just ten years old when imperial forces destroyed her home, among the rebel clans of the Moonstorm. Now, years later, she is a citizen of the very empire that orphaned her, dreaming of getting back out among the stars and piloting a lancerthe fleet's deadliest, most advanced fighting craft. When a rebel attack leaves Hwa Young stranded on an imperial starship, her dreams become a reality. A military ship has no space for civilians, and the fleet badly needs lancer pilotsand Hwa Young and her friends are quick to volunteer for the demanding programme. But training is nothing like what they expected, and secretslike the fate of the fleet's previous lancer squad, and deeper truths about the rebellion itselfare mounting up. When Hwa Young uncovers a conspiracy that puts their entire world at risk, she's forced to choose between a past she's put behind her and an empire she no longer trusts.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki's peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he'll have to do what he does bestrun away!The battle for control of Kamakura has been joined! The Hojo and Ashikaga forces clash as Tokiyuki and his Elusive Warriors take on the members of the infamous Kanto Hisashiban, and Kojiro has engaged Kagetada, a warrior twisted by Uesugi's chemical experiments. Meanwhile, Genba skirts the edges of the battle trying to track down another Ashikaga ninja. After Tokiyuki's inspiring race around the battlefield, his opponent, the horse-mad samurai Imagawa, moves in for the kill. Even Tokiyuki's famed elusiveness may not save him this time.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer spacewhether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess, or something else Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out!Tsukasa and Nasa are closer than ever to unlocking the mystery of her eternal curse, but Tsukasa finds herself haunted by memories of the past. Things only get more emo when the newlyweds are called upon to tend the Yuzaki family grave, which reminds Nasa of his eccentric grandfather, a WWII vet who claimed to have met a demon. On the bright side, Nasa finally gets the technological inspiration he needsby obsessing over swimsuits!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST ROMANCE NOVELS OF 2024 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES Ruth Johnson and her sister Jules have been small-time hustlers on the interstellar cruise lines for years. But then Jules fell in love with one of their targets, Esteban Mendez-Yuki, sole heir to the family insurance fortune. Esteban seemed to love her too, until she told him who she really was, at which point he fled without a word. Now Ruth is set on revenge: disguised as provincial debutante Evelyn Ojukwu and set for the swanky satellite New Monte, she's going to make Esteban fall in love with her, then break his heart and take half his fortune. At least, that's the plan. But Ruth hadn't accounted for his older sister, Sol, a brilliant mind in a dashing suit. and much harder to fool. Sol is hot on Ruth's tail, and as the two women learn each other's tricks, Ruth must decide between going after the money and going after her heart.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Celebrate the mythos of Star Wars with this manga adaptation of the hit Disney+ series Star Wars: Visions!The first volume of Star Wars: Visions on Disney+ invited visionary Japanese anime studios to explore the Star Wars galaxy through their unique cultural lens. Now, top creators such as Kamome Shirahama and Yusuke Osawa bring those visions to life in manga form! Featuring adaptations of: "The Elder," "Lop and Ocho," "The Ninth Jedi," and "The Twins.".

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An epic fantasy of the powerful human hero who hates humans and aims to become the next Demon Lord!After the Demon Lord is slain at the hands of a lone human warrior, humans rejoice over the end of his reign of terror. But an intense tournament of powerful fighters hoping to be crowned the next Demon Lord has drawn in the unlikeliest of contestantsHelck, who claims to hate humans but is one himself! How will Helck change the course of the war between demons and humankind As the Empire's army sets out to destroy the towers, a structure pivotal to the humans' plans, Helck and Vermilio enter the Land of the Humans to confront the Human King. The pair battle through deadly traps and monstrous golems, but the real danger lies in the truth they uncover in the bowels of the castle.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An intensely emotional story that raises questions about love, ghosts, and the unshakeable bonds of friendship.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -An intensely emotional story that raises questions about love, ghosts, and the unshakeable bonds of friendship.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 256 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A jaded bartender is wooed by a charmingly quirky couple in this fresh and sizzling polyamorous rom-com, set in the exclusive world of high-end cocktail bars from the beloved author ofChef's Choice. As a bartender at Terror & Virtue, a swanky New York City cocktail lounge known for its romantic atmosphere and Insta-worthy drinks, Mel has witnessed plenty of disastrous dates. That, coupled with her own romantic life being in shambles, has Mel convinced love doesn't exist. Everything changes when Bebe walks into the bar. She's beautiful, funny, knows her whiskeysand is happily married to her partner, Kade. Mel's resigned to forget the whole thing, but Bebe makes her a unique offer: since she and Kade have an open marriage, she's interested in taking Mel on a date. What starts as a fun romp turns into a burgeoning relationship, and soon Mel is trying all sorts of things she'd been avoiding, from grand romantic gestures to steamy exploits. Mel even gets the self-confidence to enter a cocktail competition that would make her dream of opening her own bar a reality. In the chaotic whirl of all these new experiences, Mel realizes there might be a spark between her and Kade, too. As Bebe, Kade, and Mel explore their connections, Mel begins to think that real love might be more expansive than she ever thought possible.With TJ Alexander's signature 'witty and insightful voice, complex characters, and full-throated celebration of the joy of queer community' (Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake It in Hollywood), Triple Sec is a passionate, thirst-quenching love story that will have you asking for another round . . . or three.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A woman attempts to write a novel about Mary Shelley. and is interrupted by several pregnancies, eventually coming to fixate on a friend who is also attempting to conceive a child.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural!In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna's body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of jujutsu sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the supernatural!A mysterious cursed spirit with a grudge against Maki flies into Sakurajima Colony. It evolves with incredible speed from cursed womb to adult form and threatens to overwhelm Maki and Noritoshi. Just then, two more combatants join the battle.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King!Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problemhe can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King One thing's for sureAsta will never give up!With Ichika and the others in trouble, Asta arrives to save the day. Has he mastered his new Zetten technique, and will it work against Lucius's Paladins Meanwhile, Lucius launches his final attack on the Clover Kingdom. Can the Magic Knights prevent the end of the world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "Perceptive and wittylike a Sally Rooney novel set in Southern California." The Minnesota Star Tribune "It's this author's best work yet. A Sapphic roller-coaster ride." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A controversial Los Angeles-based author attempts to revive her career and finally find true love in this hilarious nod to 1950s lesbian pulp fiction and Hollywood satire.Having recently moved both herself and her formidable perfume bottle collection into a tiny bungalow in Los Angeles, mid-list author Astrid Dahl finds herself back in the Zoom writer's group she cofounded, Sapphic Scribes, after an incident that leaves her and her career lightly canceled. But she temporarily forgets all that by throwing herself into a few sexy distractionslike Ivy, a grad student researching 1950s lesbian pulp who smells like metallic orchids, or her new neighbor, Penelope, who smells like patchouli. Penelope, a painter living off Urban Outfitters settlement money, immediately ingratiates herself in Astrid's life, bonding with her best friends and family, just as Astrid and Ivy begin to date in person. Astrid feels judged and threatened by Penelope, a responsible older vegan, but also finds her irresistibly sexy. When Astrid receives an unexpected call from her agent with the news that actress and influencer Kat Gold wants to adapt her previous novel for TV, Astrid finally has a chance to resurrect her waning career. But the pressure causes Astrid's worst vice to rear its headthe Patricia Highsmith, a blend of Adderall, alcohol, and cigarettesand results in blackouts and a disturbing series of events. Unapologetically feminine yet ribald, steamy yet hilarious, Anna Dorn has crafted an exquisite homage to the lesbian pulp of yore, reclaiming it for our internet and celebrity-obsessed world. With notes of Southern California citrus and sultry smokiness, Perfume and Pain is a satirical romp through Hollywood and lesbian melodrama.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The complete Cthulhu Mythos by master horror writer H. P. Lovecraft, now with a creatively embroidered cover.The Cthulhu Mythos is a collection of 23 loosely connected short stories by H. P. Lovecraft, one of the earliest masters of dark fantasy and horror. From "Dagon" to "The Call of Cthulhu" to "The Haunter of the Dark," each story connects to the ancient cosmic entities known as the Great Old Ones, buried in a deep sleep beneath the earth and incomprehensible to mankind. For the few mortals who dare to glimpse this unknowable world, the result is a complete disconnection from what was once considered reality. Lovecraft's stories are grim, fantastical, dark, horrifyingand yet endlessly fascinating. This Crafted Classics edition is a keepsake to be treasured, featuring a decorative embroidered cover that gives the book a unique, handcrafted appearance.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Flores, Irene; Apple, Jan (illustrator). Neuware - In this original prequel manga set in the world of the exciting mobile game Disney Mirrorverse, learn what Mirrorverse Belle's life was like before she became a Guardian!Ever since Belle's fateful meeting with a dying enchantress, life in her quiet village hasn't been the samethe villagers never seem to rest, shadows lurk behind the newly erected walls, and there are whispers that deep in the woods, people are turning into monstersOnly Belle, gifted with the last of the enchantress's magic, has the power to protect her father and her village from the strange, twisted influence of the woods. But as the paranoid villagers turn on one another and a mysterious call for help appears just outside the walls, Belle must journey to the source of the cursed magicand find those who are seeking to use it for themselvesbefore her world is overrun with horrors and the true beast of the woods is revealed.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A full-color two-volume series that includes stats on 898 Pokémon!A massive newly revised guide that covers 898 Pokémon! Fully illustrated and totally comprehensive, this two-volume series includes full-color pictures, descriptions, and stats on Abilities, moves, and Evolutions!This first volume of a two-book set, organized by Pokédex number, includes data on 442 Pokémon, from Bulbasaur to Spiritomb! Plus details on many regional, Gigantamax, and Mega Evolution forms!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Young mecha pilot Tetsuo survives the last great battle against an alien horde. His escape pod lands on Earth eight years later, but his homecoming is not what he expected!In the year 2025, huge beasts from beyond the galaxy attacked Earth. In the war that followed, humanity fought back with a giant robot named Yukio, piloted by Tetsuo Yabusame, As the massive alien swarm closed in on humanity's homeworld, Tetsuo and the Earth Defense Force deployed for the final battle with the invading horde. They lostYukio was destroyed in battle and Tetsuo survived in an escape pod. After eight years in cold sleep, the escape pod finally lands back on Earth. But when Tetsuo emerges he finds a world in ruins, entirely frozen beneath a blanket of ice and snowsnowball Earth! What happened to humanity, how did the planet freeze over, and will Tetsuo be able to keep his last promise to Yukio.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Mandalorian and The Child are on the run, and nowhere is safe!The Mandalorian and The Child are on the run, and nowhere is safe!The Mandalorian, a solitary bounty hunter, is sent to secure the Child at the request of a ruthless Imperial Remnant, which is all that remains of the once all-powerful Galactic Empire. The journey to return his passenger to the client proves more dangerous than anyone could have ever imagined, but the Child demonstrates a mysterious power that changes everything about the Mandalorian's mission.Based on the series created by Jon Favreau and written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Christopher Yost, and Rick Famuyiwa.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For the right price, these professional troubleshooters can solve any problem, whether they're taking out the scum of the earth or destroying human-eating monsters!The troubleshooters of Gokurakugai are open for business! In a run-down town without law and order, Alma and Tao accept work from clientele of all creeds and cultures, and they're always ready to dole out justice against human-devouring monsters that lurk in the shadows. They'll take on any caseas long as the price is right!There's never a shortage of crime around town, and a young boy searching for his beastman friend is just another entry on a long list of missing person reports. However, Alma and Tao realize that they're the best chance at solving the caseand destroy the vicious monsters waiting around every street corner.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From influential and iconic star Constance Wu, a powerful and poignant memoir-in-essays full of funny and intimate observations that will resonate with readers everywhere.Growing up in the friendly suburbs of Richmond, Virginia, Constance Wu thought that girls were supposed to be reserved, graceful, and polite. Everyone around her praised ladylike behaviour while seeming to disapprove of the louder, rougher girls the kind of girls who made scenes. And while she spent most of her childhood suppressing her bold, emotional nature, Constance found an early outlet in local community theatre. The stage was the one place where big feelings were okay were good, even. As she continued to reconcile her personality with the expectations of daily life, acting became more than a hobby. It was her refuge, her touchstone, and eventually her vocation. She went to New York to study classical theatre and pursue an acting career while waiting tables, dating, despairing, and embracing city life. In 2015, she was cast in the ground-breaking TV sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, a touching, funny story about an Asian American family in the '90s. Another historic role followed when she starred in the smash hit film Crazy Rich Asians, which featured an entirely Asian cast. These two pivotal moments in Hollywood history opened up a new chapter for Constance, who continues to explore the complexities of Asian American representation.Through raw, hilarious, and relatable stories, Constance fearlessly shares her experiences of growing up in suburban Virginia, scraping by as a struggling actress, falling in love again and again, confronting her identity and influence, and navigating the pressures and pleasures of existing in today's world.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A warm and witty insight into the folk sports of Britain that were left behind, but still survive.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\*NOW AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING CHRIS PRATT\*\*\*'Jack Carr is the real deal' ANDY MCNAB'Seriously good' LEE CHILDYou think you know James Reece. Think again.A storm is on the horizon. America's days are numbered.A Chinese submarine has gone rogue and is navigating towards the continental United States, putting its nuclear missiles within striking distance of the West Coast.A rising Silicon Valley tech mogul with unknown allegiances is at the forefront of a revolution in quantum computing and Artificial Intelligence.A politician controlled by a foreign power is a breath away from the Oval Office.Three seemingly disconnected events are on a collision course to ignite a power grab unlike anything the world has ever seen.The country's only hope is a quantum computer that has gone dark, retreating to the deepest levels of the internet, learning at a rate inconceivable at her inception.But during her time in hiding, she has done more than learn. She has become a weapon, positioned to act as either the country's greatest saviour or its worst enemy. She is known as 'Alice', and her only connection to the outside world is a former Navy SEAL sniper named James Reece who has left the violence of his past life behind.With the walls closing in, James Reece is on a race to dismantle a conspiracy that has forced America to her knees in the latest high-octane page-turner from the 'hottest author on the thriller scene today' (The Real Book Spy), #1 New York Times bestseller and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr.