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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Chihiro's cursed past sends him down a quest of bloody vengeance!Chihiro Rokuhira's father, Kunishige, is the most famous swordsmith in the land. Thanks to his six enchanted blades, the war that has been gripping the nation ends, and peaceful days follow. After the war, he retrieves all six blades and hides them in the cellar of his workshopbut sorcerers raid his home and leave Kunishige dead in front of Chihiro. Many years later, Chihiro wields Kunishige's seventh and final enchanted blade on a mission to retrieve the stolen swords!The strongest enchanted blade, known as the Shinuchi, is up for sale at a black market. Chihiro's determined to steal the Shinuchi back, but standing in his way are skilled sorcerers devoted to safeguarding the auction. Can Chihiro slash his way through and reclaim the fabled katana.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Satoko dreams of marrying a noble but can't escape the assassin who has her within his sights.Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she's targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, Satoko asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn't sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life Satoko is kidnapped and imprisoned on an isle of prostitutes. To escape, she and Shinpei come up with a plan for her to pose as one herself, but there's one problem. Shinpei forbids her from letting another man touch her, vowing that he will be the only one to protect her. How can Satoko pull off a convincing performance with such a contradictory restriction in place.

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 - Will this Queen with mind-control powers incite good or evil Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of 'Sweepers,' people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits. Fumi has always displayed mysterious abilities, but will those powers be used for evil when she begins to truly awaken as a Queen Just as Fumi makes up her mind to defeat her father Yanagi, the White Queen appears! Everyone is worried that the White Queen is trying to lure Fumi to the Casket, but Fumi wants to hear what she has to say. And perhaps for the first time, Fumi can confront her as an equal!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Romance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And.spies !Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died. The only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secretshe is the head of a family of spies!The battle against the crazy Momo is barely over when the Yozakura siblings get a call from Kai Izumo, president of the Spy Association. A meeting of the Gold-Ranks has been called. The agenda Expelling the Yozakura family for Momo's dark deeds. Kyoichiro is less than pleased. As the meeting heats up, more colorful members of the association's Gold-Ranks are introduced!

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!The holiday season is here, and Suzuki and all her friends are filled with good cheer! Suzuki plans to make this an unforgettable holiday by inviting Tani over to her place for an at-home Christmas datewith not a parent in sight. Meanwhile, Azuma continues to explore the relationship woes that middle school saddled her withand intentionally or not, she's helping Taira do the same!

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!Tokiyuki has emerged from hiding and joined forces with Kitabatake Akiie. He has also sworn allegiance to Go-Daigo's southern court in order to seek revenge upon Ashikaga Takauji. With Akiie's rowdy troops in the vanguard, Tokiyuki is chosen to lead the attack and attempt to seize Kamakura once again. But the pass is guarded by a former member of the Kanto Hisashiban, and breaking through will force Tokiyuki to risk his life in a one-on-one duel to the death!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A smoldering tale of romance and revenge set in the world of the New York Times best seller Dawn of the Arcana!Ajin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servantsstatus symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim. When they were children, Rangetsu's twin brother Sogetsu was ripped from her arms and sent to the palace to attend Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant, where he quickly fell victim to bloody dynastic intrigues. Now in a world that promises only bitterness, Rangetsu's one hope at avenging her brother is to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace!On the eve of war, a letter from a potential ally arrives at the imperial palace, foretelling Prince Kougai's coming death in battle. The letter is persuasive enough that Prince Tenyou and the emperor begin to make plans to circumvent their brother's dark fate. But according to the letter, the only way for Prince Kougai to live is for someone else to die in his place!

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 - "The first born of Arthur will bring his end." When the high priestess Vyvian du Lac dies, Morgen le Fayacolyte to the priestess, midwife to queens, apprentice to Merlinis left mysteriously bereft of magic. She finds herself transported to the wild, ancient forest of Brocéliande, which she must crossand surviveto save Carelon from disaster. And death itself, it seems, is close on her heels. Morgen's daughter Llachlyn, her cousin Sir Galahad and their friend, the squire Percival, share a vision of the mysterious graal. MawraArthur's jealous, spiteful queen, with ambitions on the graal of her ownthreatens to send Llachlyn to a nunnery, but with Galahad's help she and Percival escape north to her cousin Sir Gawain's home. Gawain and Hwyfar, who have spent ten peaceful years away from court in a forbidden marriage, are now swept back into the secrets, lies and politics of Carelon. Merlin's darkest prophecy looms, the Council of Nine Morgen's secret council of sorceresses is broken, and the battle for Arthur's legacy has just begun.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Down-and-out samurai Ryudo Konosuke has a supernatural gift, but it is a power that has ruined his life.A down-and-out samurai named Ryudo Konosuke struggles through his hardscrabble life in early 19th-century Japan. It is said that a samurai's spirit rests in their swordand Konosuke can't even pick one up thanks to a cruel curse that repels anything made of metal that gets near him. Destitute and hopeless, he decides to end it all. But when a beautiful and mysterious woman saves his life and his soul, it is the beginning of Konosuke's journey into a strange world of magic that exists a step away from his own.Konosuke, Aki, and Bokutake find themselves trapped in a game of chance with a mysterious gambler, Rabbit-Eyed Tenroku, and the wager is nothing less than Tsuki's life! Tenroku's gift guarantees that he can't lose, but losing is exactly what he desires the most! Why does he seek death The answer lies in his dark past and a famine that struck the land a few years earlier. For Konosuke, cutting through the curse will require him to manifest his own gift in a way he never thought possible. Konosuke cannot wield a metal blade, but he may have a weapon stronger than steel.

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 - Aliens walk among usbut they're just two bros, hanging out in Tokyo. Oh, and they're on a mission to colonize Earth.Fuyunosuke Tanaka is a perfectly ordinary college student, except for one thinghe's secretly an alien. He and his brother Natsutaro have traveled across the galaxy to study the people of Earth and evaluate the planet's resources, but adapting to life on this new world may prover a bit harder than they thought.After a series of unfortunate mishaps, Fuyunosuke and Natsutaro are on the brink of being discovered. Now the two need to learn how to act as human as possible, and fast! Thankfully, Fuyunosuke has a plan. He's going to teach his bro how to hold down a normal job and go on a normal date. But the clock is ticking. If he fails, their entire plan for Earth colonization could go up in smoke!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cluelessmeets Jenna Evans Welch in this young adult rom-com about a spoiled American teenager who faces some major culture shockand potential romancewhen she jets off to Bangladesh for her sister's wedding.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Fan, Terry; Fan, Eric (illustrator). Neuware -An instant New York Times bestseller! "A meditative, charming delight." School Library Journal (starred review) An unlikely team of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human in this charming middle grade novel from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry, with illustrations from the award-winning Fan brothers.Ivy is the beloved houseplant of young Jillian Tupper of Number 3 Ramshorn Drive, much to the constant dismay of Toasty the goldfish, who is technically the family petswimming in his special place of honor, the antique octagonal fish tankand should be the most loved. It seems that's how the cookie (or cheese puffs, in Toasty's case) crumbles in the curious Tupper household, but soon a sequence of thrilling and magical events challenges that way of life forever. First, there's the arrival of Arthur, a knowledgeable spider with a broken leg and a curious mind, hidden in an old typewriter. Then Jillian throws everyone for a loop when she brings home dear, sweet Ollie, a school houseplant who just wants to be friends and sing. When Toasty splashes the plants with his tank water out of frustration, the friends learn that they can do magical thingslike lift heavy objects and turn things invisible! It turns out Toasty's fishtank isn't just for fish; it was made by a curious inventor who gave it special powers that, in the wrong hands, could disrupt everything forever. And a curious man with purple shoes just so happens to want that tank at any cost. Can Ivy, Toasty, Arthur, and Ollie grow to be friends in time to work together to save their beloved Tupper family from utter ruin 272 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Prepare for the ultimatedance partymission in thisbrilliant newstorybook, based on the incredibly popular BBCCBeebies series, Supertato.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The brand-new, hilariously funny full colour graphic novelseriesfrom award winning author and illustrator Sophy Henn.?

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Le, Khoa (illustrator). Neuware - Two starred reviews! In this "stunning" (Booklist, starred review) picture book, award-winning picture book biographer Jeanne Walker Harvey tells the story of the renowned architect I. M. Pei and his triumph in redesigning the Louvre through problem-solving and persistence.In 1981, I. M. Pei was on a mission. A successful architect known for his modern designs, Pei was asked by the French president to redesign the Louvre Museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa and now famous for the glass pyramid at its center. At the time, the Louvre had many problems and no pyramid. Pei faced many obstacles, including discrimination because he was Chinese American. Determined to succeed and make the Louvre a welcome place for all, Pei worked hardand sometimes in secret. This is the story of a visionary who worked patiently and persistently to solve problems and achieve his goals: to plant and grow a glass pyramid.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Beckmeyer, Drew (illustrator). Neuware - A Caldecott Honor Book Four starred reviews! "Both gloriously expansive and goofyin short, everything young readers could ask for." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A hilarious and thought-provoking picture book about two little cave rock formations who witness the entire history of the world, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen, and Mac Barnett. DRIP. DRIP. DRIP. Time flies for two charming little cave nubs, Stalactite and Stalagmite. Over millions of years, creatures and things pass in and out of their cave, everything from a trilobite, an ichthyostega, and a triceratops, to a ground sloth and a bat. When you are an ageless rock formation, it's nice to have a friend who's always there. But what will happen when the two nubs grow enough to finally touch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mo travels to Hong Kong to shoot her movie and unexpectedly comes across another ancient book of martial arts secrets in this fast-paced, high-kicking sequel to The Legendary Mo Seto.After rescuing her dad, along with martial arts film star Cody Kwok and the ancient Book of Joy from a big player in the notorious Five Claw crime organization, Mo is on to her next challenge: filming a movie with Cody! Mo and Dax are whisked away to Hong Kong to start work on The Protégés. It's Mo's first overseas trip, and she is awestruck by the glitz and glamour of the international film experience. Soon after they arrive, they attend a party at Cody's house, where Mo and Dax meet Cody's younger sister, Fiona, who appears snobby and cold. Mo is shocked when Cody's father gives Cody a familiar-looking book: the Book of Sorrow, a piece in the trilogy of books that holds ancient techniques that have been passed down for generations. She is even more shocked when a thief steals it while the party is in full swing and not even her martial arts skills can stop them! With no leads on the identity of the mysterious thief, Mo recruits the help of a reluctant Fiona, dons her detective hat, and, in between filming, sets out on a mission to find her ancient ancestors' Book of Sorrow. Can she find and protect the book and make her martial arts movie dreams come true.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A charming cookbook featuring recipes for the delicious food seen in the classic Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro.Studio Ghibli's movies feature enticing food that has been animated in gorgeous detail. With My Neighbor Totoro: The Official Cookbook, fans are invited to recreate these delicious recipes in their own homes!Featuring step-by-step instructions and photography, this charming cookbook provides recipes for the delectable dishes seen in the movie, including Satsuki's Homemade Bento, Moving Day Caramels, and Granny's Ohagi. The book will also teach readers how to cook the fresh vegetables grown in Granny's garden. Additional recipes inspired by the movie, such as Soot Gremlin Donuts and Acorn-Shaped Sweet Potato Snacks, are sure to delight all. Interspersed throughout this cookbook are numerous images and a retelling of the movie's key moments.This book is perfect for all fans of the classic movie who want to bring a little bit of Studio Ghibli's magic into their homes and onto their dining tables.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fire up the griddle and get cooking with these 175 delicious recipes with photographs throughout so you can discover more ways to useand loveyour flat-top grill!The "I Love My Blackstone Griddle" Cookbook helps you get the most out of your favorite flat-top grill with 175 mouth-watering recipes so you can create delicious dishes at any time. Enjoy a hot, satisfying breakfast even on the busiest of mornings. Cook for a crowd in no time at all. Enjoy the big game with food fresh from the griddle. And feed yourself, and your family, well with weeknight dinners that are as tasty as they are simple to make. With beautiful photographs throughout and an easy-to-understand overview of how to use a Blackstone griddle, including how to season, clean, and maintain the cooktop, this is the perfect guide whether you are new to the Blackstone or an expert, and the recipes work for any size and model of grill. The "I Love My Blackstone Griddle" Cookbook makes cooking quick and easy for everyone!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An empowering guide which uses science, personal experience and women's stories to show that midlife isn't decline but a bold turning point toward a magnificent future' Davina McCall.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For the first time in human history, our inactions cause far more harm to others than our actions ever could."A refreshing and necessary reminder on our abilityto help those in need." Moby When we think about whether we are good people leading a good life, we usually think about actions. Bad people do bad things that hurt others. Good people do good things that help others, and they avoid doing bad things. Simple.But while our actions certainly have consequences, today our inactions have far greater and far graver consequences. Bad actions can result in the suffering of a few or several dozen others; inaction can result in the extreme misery of thousands.It wasn't always this way. For nearly our entire history as a species, we lived in small groups with minimal resources, leaving our ability to help others limited and the consequences of inaction modest. It is not so today. Thanks to massive global populations, huge wealth disparities, and modern technologies, the average person now has more power to improve the lives of others than nearly anyone who has ever lived. But the flip side of that great power is the dizzyingly high cost of inaction, in which lives can hang in the balance with each dollar and hour of time we spend.This is a book about what we don't do. It's about our failures to act and the suffering others endure as a result. It's also about the incredible good that can be achieved when we cultivate an internal drive to do more. "Confronts our tendency toward feel-good, surface-level altruism and instead challenges us to.embrace discomfort and sacrifice at a level akin to high-performing athletes." David Goldberg, Co-Founder and CEO, Founders Pledge "A deep dive into waters often given only a glancing touch.Hopefully this message will spread through and beyond its readers." Dr. George Church, Co-Founder, Wyss Institute at Harvard University.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A beautifully expansive novel about race and class. Franklin's emotional and intellectual range is vast. An exceptional debut' - Katie Kitamura, author of Intimacies.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize 2026A Finalist in the Nota Bene Prize 2026'Casually magisterial' Guardian'Endlessly intriguing' Observer'A marvel of a novel' Ali Smith'Jane Eyre by way of Patricia Highsmith' BBC Radio 4'Puts Stevens in the class of Sarah Waters' Financial Times'There was a painting my family set on fire. It burned to ashes, and then it came back.'Oxfordshire, 1899. Grace Inderwick grows up on the peripheries of a once-great household, an unwanted guest in her uncle's home. She has unusual skills and unusual predilections: for painting, though faces elude her; for lurking in the shadows; for other girls. Then a letter arrives, postmarked Saint Helena. After years missing at sea, Grace's cousin Charles is ready to come home. When Charles returns, unrecognisable and uncanny, a rift emerges between those who claim he is an imposter and Grace's aunt, who insists he is her son. And Grace, whose intimate knowledge of forgeries is her own closely-guarded secret, must decide who and what to believe in, and what kind of life she wants to live. Deftly-plotted and shimmering with Nell Stevens's distinctive intelligence, style and wit, THE ORIGINAL is a novel about the value of authenticity in art and in love, and what it means to be a true original.'What a bewitching book this is. A sinuous, thrilling meditation on fakes and forgers, with echoes of Daphne du Maurier and Sarah Waters and an audacity that is totally original to Nell Stevens herself' Olivia Laing, author of THE GARDEN AGAINST TIME'Deliciously engaging and wildly intelligent. I adored this novel about art, authenticity and desire and am a devoted fan of Nell Stevens' Aysegül Savas, author of THE ANTHROPOLOGISTS'A delightful, playful puzzle of a novel, and a brilliant twist on the nineteenth century orphan-makes-good story. THE ORIGINAL asks whether, sometimes, faking it is the right thing to do' Claire Fuller, author of UNSETTLED GROUND'A wonderful novel about identity, creativity, money and belonging. It's so witty and propulsive you will forget how brilliantly constructed it is, this tale that brims with the beauty of art, of how to triumph in a difficult world. I absolutely loved it' Jessie Burton, author of THE MINIATURIST.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Do you want to know why today's Supreme Court rules like it does Leah Litman has the answer, and it is one that people should know. It's time to read this book!" Los Angeles Review of Books "Leah Litman's work leaves you fired up yet empowered to pay attention, ready to resist, and, frankly, hotter." Jonathan Van Ness Crooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines a light on the unabashed lawlessness embraced by conservative Supreme Court justices and shows us how to fight back. Something is deeply rotten at the Supreme Court. How did we get here, and what can we do about it With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what's gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it's running on vibes. By "vibes," Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the politics of conservative grievance and dress them up in robes. Major decisions adopt the language and posture of the law, while in fact displaying a commitment to protecting a single minority: the religious conservatives and Republican officials whose views are no longer shared by a majority of the country. Employing pop culture references and the latest court decisions, Litman delivers a funny, zeitgeisty, pulls-no-punches cri de coeur undergirded by impeccable scholarship. She gives us the tools we need to understand the law, the dynamics of courts, and the stakes of this current moment and shows us how to fight backeven as she makes us chuckle on every page and emerge empowered to fight for a better future.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '[A] witty, unusual murder mystery' SUNDAY TIMESA compelling wartime mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime and Foyle's War.SUMMER 1944.The tide of war is turning. The Allies are at the gates of Paris. But the Nazis have one last chance of victory - and its success depends on a traitor in the quiet English village of Larkwhistle in the New Forest.When Jill Metcalfe receives the news of her brother Henry's death from his friend, US Air Force officer Jack Strafford, she learns of more than just his loss - she is recruited to continue his mission.Jack has come to the village in the hope that Henry's cryptic last words will reveal the identity of the traitor he is hunting. With Jill at his side, they begin to investigate.¿¿But someone doesn't want them looking into what happened to Henry. And when a body is discovered, it seems like there might be more to this little village - and its inhabitants - than first meets the eye.¿¿¿Will they discover the traitor in their midst, or will the war claim more victims ¿¿.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* THENEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER \*\*\*Chosen as a book of the year by the Financial Times, The Times and Sunday Times, and Waterstones.'An eye-opening account of superyachts, the billionaires who buy them, and what it all means for the rest of us . [a] droll and timely analysis ofextreme wealth' -¿GuardianWho are America's oligarchs What do they want How do they operate Is there anything that can be done to contain their power The ultrarich hold more of America's wealth than they did in the heyday of the Carnegies and Rockefellers. In this incisive and provocative book, Evan Osnos offers an unforgettable portrait of the tactics and obsessions driving this new Gilded Age, in which superyachts, luxury bunkers, elite tax dodges and a torrent of political donations bespeak staggering disparities of wealth and power.With deft storytelling and meticulous reporting, Osnos explores the indulgences, incentives and psychological distortions that define our time. He delves into the unprecedented influence Silicon Valley and Wall Street have on government, drawing on in-depth interviews with Mark Zuckerberg and other billionaires. He also exposes the hidden world of the ultrarich in all its outrageous, fabulous, ridiculous detail: a private wealth manager who broke with members of an American dynasty and spilled their secrets; the pop stars who perform at lavish parties for thirteen-year-olds; the status anxieties that spill out of marinas in Monaco and Palm Beach like real-world episodes of Succession and The White Lotus.Originally published in the New Yorker, these essays have been revised and expanded to deliver an unflinching portrait of the rise of America's modern oligarchy. Osnos's essays are a wake-up call - a case against complacency in the face of unchecked excess, as the choices of the ultrarich ripple through our lives. Entertaining, unsettling and eye-opening, The Haves and Have-Yachts couldn't be more relevant to today's world.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From a longtime Vanity Fair writer and editor, a delightfully entertaining, intelligent, and illuminating history and tribute to teen moviesfrom Rebel Without a Cause to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and on to John Hughes, Mean Girls, The Hunger Games, and more.What influence did Francis Ford Coppola have on George Lucas's American Graffiti And Lucas on John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood How does teenage sexuality in Fast Times at Ridgemont High compare to Twilight Which teen movies pass the Bechdel test Why is Mean Girls actually the last great teen film of the 20th century In the same way that Peter Biskind's Easy Riders, Raging Bulls connects the films of the 1970s to the period's cultural upheaval, and David Hadju's Positively 4th Street tells the story of the sixties through the emergence of folk music, Bruce Handy's Hollywood High situates iconic teen movies within their times and reveals the intriguing stories, artists, and passions behind their creation. These films aren't merely beloved stories; they reflect teens' growing economic and cultural influence, societal panics, and shifting perceptions of youth in America. Much more than a nostalgia trip, Hollywood High is a lively, provocative, and affectionate cultural history, spanning nearly one hundred years. Handy, an acclaimed journalist and critic who spent two decades at Vanity Fair, examines the defining films of each generation and builds connections between them. From the Andy Hardy classics (19371946) to the iconic Rebel Without a Cause (1955); Beach Party series (19631968); American Graffiti (1973); Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); the John Hughes touchstones Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (19841986); Boyz N the Hood (1991); Mean Girls (2004); the Twilight saga (20082012); and The Hunger Games series (20122015); this is a captivating deep dive into the world of teen movies that captures their sweeping history and influence. We'll hear from icons James Dean, Annette Funicello, George Lucas, Amy Heckerling, John Hughes, Molly Ringwald, John Singleton, Tina Fey, and Kristen Stewart, and discover why the most timeless teen movies resonate across generations.