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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Magic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will not only leave children entertained, but will also empower themto battle climate change and environmental issues.'Adventures are unpredictable and often terribly badly behaved a bit like pickled onions if you've ever tried to fork one on a plate but they have a way of unlocking people and turning them upside down so that all the astonishing things fizzing around inside them start to tumble out'Eleven-year-old Casper Tock hates risks, is allergic to adventures and shudders at the thought of unpredictable events.So, it comes as a nasty shock to him when he accidentallystumblesinto Rumblestar, an Unmapped Kingdom full of magical beasts.All Casper wants is to find a way home, but Rumblestar is in trouble. An evil harpy called Morgis sendingher followers, the Midnights, into the kingdom to wreak havocand pave the way for her to steal the Unmapped magic for herself.But Casper cannot turn a blind eye because the future of his own world, he discovers, is bound up with that of the Unmapped Kingdoms.And so, together with Utterly Thankless, a girl who hates rules and is allergic to behaving, and her miniature dragon, Arlo, Casper embarksupon an adventure full ofcloud giants, storm ogres and drizzle hags. Canhe, Utterly and Arlo, the unlikeliest of heroes, save the Unmapped Kingdomsandour world from the clutches of Morg and her Midnights Live a life filled with adventure with Abi Elphinstone in this brand NEW series where a whole new world is waiting to be discovered.'Imaginative, adventurous and wonderful' Robin Stevens, author of AMurder Most Unladylike series'The Unmapped Chronicles series is irresistible' Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe'Abi Elphinstone has created a complete world so believably and effortlessly, I can only marvel' Piers Torday, author ofThe Last Wild Trilogy'Brimming with enchantment and adventure' Catherine Doyle, author ofThe Storm Keeper's Island'Abi Elphinstone is proving to be a worthy successor to CS Lewis' The TimesAlso by Abi Elphinstone:The DreamsnatcherThe Shadow KeeperThe Night SpinnerSky SongWinter Magic(anthology)Everdark(World Book Day)JungledropThe Crackledawn DragonEverdark.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Today it's the coronavirus. Once, it was the Black Death - a disease that wiped out millions of people. And if the plague were to return to the world now Billions would die. IT STARTS WITH ONE PATIENT A woman is dying in an Italian hospital, coughing up blood, convulsing and barely conscious.BEFORE IT SPREADS TO THE TOWN Dr Alana Vaughn, an expert from NATO, confirms everyone's worst fears: the woman has the highly infectious disease that swept through Europe eight hundred years ago. The Black Death.AND TAKES THE CITY The sickness is spreading so quickly that soon the outbreak becomes a global pandemic. Markets crash and governments fall as quickly as the citizens they govern. THEN THE COUNTRY As panic takes hold and the death toll climbs, the consequences become horrifically clear - Alana must discover a way to stop the disease or it will be the end of us all.THEN THE WORLD - AND WE ALL FALL DOWNAt the height of an epidemic, what kind of person will you become Think Contagion meets The Da Vinci Code in the next heart-stopping thriller from the internationally bestselling author Daniel Kalla. \* \* \* PRAISE for WE ALL FALL DOWN \* \* \* 'A tightly plotted thriller, energetic and completely believable' Booklist 'A superbly written suspense novel. We All Fall Down is both a vivid history lesson and a heart-pounding warning, resulting in a page-turning obsession' Steven Hartov, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of a Thief 'A great thriller hero never hesitates. Dr. Alana Vaughn is the woman readers will want on their side when stalked by the most terrible of all plagues in We All Fall Down' Justin Scott, author of The Shipkiller, Rampage, and the Isaac Bell adventure novels with Clive Cussler 'A page-turner' 'Definitely a book I'm going to be pushing to all my friends this spring!' 'A compulsive read with well developed characters that will hold you on the edge of your seat till the final pages' 'We All Fall Down is a frightening story because it's so plausible' 'Mr. Kalla is one of my favourite authors and I wouldn't miss any of his books. I read them all . . . This latest is a well-done nail biting thriller . . .'. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Family secrets, new horizons and a gorgeous continent-crossing romance . . . prepare to be swept away!' LUCY DIAMOND HOW DO YOU FIND WHERE YOU'RE GOING, IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU'RE FROM Angie has always wanted to travel. But at twenty-seven, she has barely stepped outside the small mining town where she was born. Instead, she discovers the world through stories told to her by passing travellers, dreaming that one day she'll see it all for herself. When her grandmother passes away, leaving Angie with no remaining family, she is ready to start her own adventures. Then she finds a letter revealing the address of the father she never knew, and realises instantly where her journey must begin: Italy. As Angie sets out to find the truth - about her family, her past and who she really is - will mysterious and reckless Italian Alessandro help guide the way 'Heart-warming, wistful and full of joy . . . Paige Toon tugs on the heartstrings like no other; this is a beautiful book about someone searching for her place in the world and finding herself along the way' LINDSEY KELK'Warm, inspiring, like a holiday mood in book form' MHAIRI MCFARLANE 'I LOVED If You Could Go Anywhere. Such a beautiful love story; not just a heady, compelling romance, but a really charming, moving story about how a life is made of so many different kinds of love . . . Will make every reader's life feel a bit more magical' DAISY BUCHANAN'Toon writes beautifully about family, grief and the bravery in turning dreams into reality' DAILY MAILPraise for Paige Toon: 'You'll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted' MARIAN KEYES 'Tender, heartbreaking and magical' GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'Poignant and lovely, warm and wise' MILLY JOHNSON 'A gorgeous, warm novel' ADELE PARKS 'For smart, romantic fiction, look no further than the new book from bestselling Paige Toon' RED 'Achingly romantic and brilliantly written . . . Five Stars!' HEAT 'Filled with warmth and poignancy' CATHERINE ISAAC 'Simply gorgeous' SUN 'You won't be able to put down this emotional read' CLOSER 'Paige Toon is the queen of will-they/won't-they romance, setting up an ending that will leave you in bits' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Full of living-in-the-moment and what-might-have-been contrasts, this tender read pulls at the heart strings' FABULOUS 'A lovely read' BELLA.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* THE NEW YORK TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR \*\*\*AMERICAN ASSASSIN is now a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Dylan O'Brien (Maze Runner), Taylor Kitsch (True Detective) and Michael Keaton. When Russian president Maxim Krupin discovers that he has inoperable brain cancer, he's determined to cling to power. His first task is to kill or imprison any of his countrymen who can threaten him. Soon, though, his illness becomes serious enough to require a more dramatic diversion - war with the West. Upon learning of Krupin's condition, CIA director Irene Kennedy understands that the US is facing an opponent who has nothing to lose. The only way to avoid a confrontation that could leave millions dead is to send Mitch Rapp to Russia under impossibly dangerous orders. With the Kremlin's entire security apparatus hunting him, he must find and kill a man many have deemed the most powerful in the world. Success means averting a war that could consume all of Europe. But if his mission is discovered, Rapp will plunge Russia and America into a conflict that neither will survive.Praise for the Mitch Rapp series 'Sizzles with inside information and CIA secrets' Dan Brown 'A cracking, uncompromising yarn that literally takes no prisoners' The Times 'Vince Flynn clearly has one eye on Lee Child's action thriller throne with this twist-laden story. . . instantly gripping' Shortlist 'Action-packed, in-your-face, adrenalin-pumped super-hero macho escapist fiction that does exactly what it says on the label' Irish Independent 'Mitch Rapp is a great character who always leaves the bad guys either very sorry for themselves or very dead' Guardian 'In the world of black-ops thrillers, Mitch Rapp continues to be among the best of the best' Booklist, starred review.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND REESE WITHERSPOON BOOKCLUB 2018 PICK! \*\*\*The perfect couple.The perfect crime 'Deftly paced, elegantly chilly thriller. Steadman brings similar qualities of wit, timing and intelligence to this novel. a proper page-turner' New York Times Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough; Mark a handsome investment banker with a bright future. They seem to have it all. But do they On a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, Mark takes Erin scuba diving. Everything is perfect. Until they find something in the water. Something that will change their lives forever. Erin and Mark decide to keep their discovery a secret. No one else need know; they trust each other implicitly. But someone else does know. And in situations like these, it is far better to trust no one, not even those closest to you . Set to be the blockbuster read of the summer, this is an unmissable, fast-paced, jaw-dropping thriller from a debut writer destined for great things. 'A wild, page-turning ride! It's the perfect beach read!' Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick) 'Worthy of Hitchcock' Sunday Times 'Pure adrenaline: I swallowed this book whole' Erin Kelly, author of He Said, She Said 'A thriller for our times' Louise Candlish, author of Our House 'A stunning debut. Superbly written, clever and gripping' BA Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors 'A fascinating moral dilemma' Gillian McAllister, author of Everything but the Truth 'It was the relatability of Erin's voice that set it apart from so many other thrillers as it automatically got me thinking 'What would I do in her position ' Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies 'This debut's opening hook, which jumps ahead in the story to reveal a shocking outcome, teamed with Erin's spunk and the threat of Russian mobsters, creates irresistible suspense-of both the what-will-happen and the how-did-that-happen varieties' Booklist 'A delicious page-turner' New York Post 'Catherine Steadman bursts onto the thriller scene with this exceptional debut psychological thriller, written in the vein of Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn. Deftly plotted and told with lightning-quick pacing. Something in the Water is psychological suspense at its absolute finest, and Steadman has all the makings of a writer poised to shoot straight to the top of the genre' Book Spy 'I loved this. It was so addictive. What follows is a twisty adventure that is a whole lot of fun and does actually beg the question 'what would YOU do ' Highly recommended' Liz Loves Books 'A terrific debut' Criminal Element 'Bombshell thriller. Drawing you in from the very first sentence . and becomes a nice twist on the typical psychological thriller' Book Tribe 'If you like thrillers with a huge twist and great plot this is for you' Fiction Obsession 'Catherine Steadman's enthralling voice shines throughout this spellbinding debut novel' Dwell in Possibility 'A taut, relentless read. Written in the early stages to the beat of a steady drum, once the 'something' in the water appears, it sets off a chain of events that build to a Bourne-like intensity, delivering a shocking discovery at the very end' Better Reading AU 'A sumptuous read, packed with numerous cinematic scenes and a plot that will make your head spin. It is brilliantly written' Year of Reading Selfishly Blog.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE SUNDAY TIMES NON FICTION BESTSELLER WHSmith NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018'The best book you will ever read about Britain's greatest warplane' Patrick Bishop, bestselling author of Fighter Boys'A rich and heartfelt tribute to this most iconic British machine' Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607 'As the RAF marks its centenary, Nichol has created a thrilling and often moving tribute to some of its greatest heroes' Mail on Sunday magazine The iconic Spitfire found fame during the darkest early days of World War II. But what happened to the redoubtable fighter and its crews beyond the Battle of Britain, and why is it still so loved today In late spring 1940, Nazi Germany's domination of Europe had looked unstoppable. With the British Isles in easy reach since the fall of France, Adolf Hitler was convinced that Great Britain would be defeated in the skies over her southern coast, confident his Messerschmitts and Heinkels would outclass anything the Royal Air Force threw at them. What Hitler hadn't planned for was the agility and resilience of a marvel of British engineering that would quickly pass into legend the Spitfire. Bestselling author John Nichol's passionate portrait of this magnificent fighter aircraft, its many innovations and updates, and the people who flew and loved them, carries the reader beyond the dogfights over Kent and Sussex. Spanning the full global reach of the Spitfire's deployment during WWII, from Malta to North Africa and the Far East, then over the D-Day beaches, it is always accessible, effortlessly entertaining and full of extraordinary spirit. Here are edge-of-the-seat stories and heart-stopping first-hand accounts of battling pilots forced to bail out over occupied territory; of sacrifice and wartime love; of aristocratic female flyers, and of the mechanics who braved the Nazi onslaught to keep the aircraft in battle-ready condition. Nichol takes the reader on a hair-raising, nail-biting and moving wartime history of the iconic Spitfire populated by a cast of redoubtable, heroic characters that make you want to stand up and cheer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week\* Benjamin Zephaniah, who travelled the world for his art and his humanitarianism, tells the one story that encompasses it all: the story of his life. In the early 1980s when punks and Rastas were on the streets protesting about unemployment, homelessness and the National Front, Benjamin's poetry could be heard at demonstrations, outside police stations and on the dance floor. His mission was to take poetry everywhere, and to popularise it by reaching people who didn't read books. His poetry was political, musical, radical and relevant. By the early 1990s, Benjamin had performed on every continent in the world (a feat which he achieved in only one year) and he hasn't stopped performing and touring since. Nelson Mandela, after hearing Benjamin's tribute to him while he was in prison, requested an introduction to the poet that grew into a lifelong relationship, inspiring Benjamin's work with children in South Africa. Benjamin would also go on to be the first artist to record with The Wailers after the death of Bob Marley in a musical tribute to Nelson Mandela.The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah is a truly extraordinary life story which celebrates the power of poetry and the importance of pushing boundaries with the arts.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Tony's Wifedoes not disappoint . . . Adriana's books are full of humour, warmth and passion' SANTA MONTEFIORE The brand new novel from the bestselling author ofThe Shoemaker's Wife, a Richard and Judy Book Club pick When Chi Chi Donatelli and Saverio Armandonada meet by chance on the Jersey shore, the two form a duo that takes the music industry by storm. Together they navigate the glamorous world of show business, from Hollywood and Las Vegas to New York City and beyond, but after a dream wedding they quickly realise that one of them will soon have to make a choice: who will put their professional ambition aside to build a family, and who will remain in the spotlight As they juggle the demands of their public lives, secrets will be revealed, promises will be broken and loyalty will be tested . . .The newest romantic novel from Adriana Trigiani, beloved author of Big Stone Gap and The Shoemaker's Wife. Featuring feisty women, frantic families and fabulous friendships, Adriana Trigiani always warms the heart. 'Rich and compelling fascinating, thoughtful and moreish. I couldn't put it down' DAILY MAIL 'Tony's Wife is an immersive experience with well-rounded, warm characters, pre-WWII fashion, Jersey accents, and homemade pasta. Moving and delightful'BOOKLIST 'Trigianifills this novel with the musical delights of the big band era and a love that lasts a lifetime . . . Packed with melodies, memories, humor, and love and loss, this effortlessly plotted novel is an emotional page-turner'PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Here's a big, sweeping family novel to soak into'ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYPraise for ADRIANA TRIGIANI:'Stylishly written,this isa wide-ranging romp of a readabout friendship, family, love and loyalty'DAILY MAIL 'The author of Big Stone Gaptriumphs again'HEAT magazine 'A gorgeous piece of escapism . . . Plenty of the warm, earthy humour that is this author's calling card' THE TIMES 'Arich, sweeping epic. If you're meeting her work for the first time, get ready for a lifelong love affair.Splendid'KATHRYN STOCKETT, author of THE HELP 'Atender taleof being torn betweenfamily, career and love'COMPANY magazine 'A comedy writer with a heart of gold'NEW YORK TIMES.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Exceptional.fast and smart, funny and sad, this is an outstanding sports novel, and Joe Mungo Reed is an author to watch' (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Sol and Liz are a couple on the cusp. He's a professional cyclist in the Tour de France, a workhorse, but not yet a star. She's a geneticist on the brink of a major discovery, either that or a loss of funding. They've just welcomed their first child into the world, and their bright future lies just before them if only they can reach out and grab it. But as Liz's research slows, as Sol starts doping, their dreams grow murkier and the risks graver. Over the whirlwind course of the Tour, they enter the orbit of an extraordinary cast of conmen and aspirants, and the young family is brought ineluctably into the depths of an illegal drug smuggling operation. As Liz and Sol flounder to discern right from wrong, up from down, they are forced to decide: What is it we're striving for And what is it worth 'Joe Mungo Reed's unforgettable debut novel introduces us to a powerful new literary voice as riveting as Don DeLillo's or Toni Morrison's' (Mary Karr, author of The Liars' Club). We Begin Our Ascent dances nimbly between tragic and comic, exploring the cost of ambition and the question of what gives our lives meaning. Reed melds the powerful themes of great marital dramas like Revolutionary Road with the humor, character, and heart of a George Saunders collection. Throughout, we're drawn inside the cycling world and treated to the brilliant literary sports-writing of modern classics like The Art of Fielding or End Zone.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Named a "Must-Read" by TODAY, Us Weekly, Bustle, BuzzFeed, Goodreads, Entertainment Weekly, Publishers Weekly, Southern Living, Book Riot, Woman's Day, The Toronto Star, and more! For two sworn enemies, anything can happen during the Hawaiian trip of a lifetimemaybe even lovein this romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling authors of Love and Other Words.Olive Torres is used to being the unlucky twin: from inexplicable mishaps to a recent layoff, her life seems to be almost comically jinxed. By contrast, her sister Ami is an eternal champion.she even managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a slew of contests. Unfortunately for Olive, the only thing worse than constant bad luck is having to spend the wedding day with the best man (and her nemesis), Ethan Thomas. Olive braces herself for wedding hell, determined to put on a brave face, but when the entire wedding party gets food poisoning, the only people who aren't affected are Olive and Ethan. Suddenly there's a free honeymoon up for grabs, and Olive will be damned if Ethan gets to enjoy paradise solo. Agreeing to a temporary truce, the pair head for Maui. After all, ten days of bliss is worth having to assume the role of loving newlyweds, right But the weird thing is.Olive doesn't mind playing pretend. In fact, the more she pretends to be the luckiest woman alive, the more it feels like she might be. With Christina Lauren's "uniquely hilarious and touching voice" (Entertainment Weekly), The Unhoneymooners is a romance for anyone who has ever felt unlucky in love.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The writer behind 'Evening Standard' feature 'Thought For The Day' looks at the lifestyle changes and creative pursuits she took on as an alternative to antidepressants. Set to chime consolingly and insightfully with depressives and the people in their lives.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An astonishing work of research, detail and revelation. Bulging with information, packed with nuggets.' John Etheridge, Sun'Superbly researched. His eye for detail never wavers. It'sa pleasure to read.' Vic Marks, Observer'The Cricket Book of the Year: Dauntingly comprehensive and surprisingly light-footed.' Simon Briggs,Daily TelegraphEngland: The Biography is the most comprehensive account of the England cricket team that has ever been published, taking the reader into the heart of the action and the team dynamics that have helped shape their success, or otherwise. It is now 140 years since England first played Test match cricketand, for much of that time, it has struggled to perform to the best of its capabilities. In the early years, amateurs would pick and choose which matches and tours they would play; subsequently, the demands of the county game - and the petty jealousies that created - would prevent many from achieving their best. It was only in the 1990s that central contracts were brought in, and Team England began to receive the best possible support from an ever-increasing backroom team. But cricket isn't just about structures, it depends like no other sport on questions of how successful the captain is in motivating and leading his team, and how well different personalities and egos are integrated and managed in the changing room. From Joe Root and Alastair Cook back to Mike Atherton, Mike Brearley and Ray Illingworth, England captains have had a heavy influence on proceedings. Recent debates over Kevin Pietersen were nothing new, as contemporaries of W.G.Grace would doubtless recognise. As England playtheir 1000th Test, this is a brilliant and unmissable insight into the ups and downs of that story. …

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pastor Tracy Wilde reflects on the absence of empathy in today's world and shares how Christians can renew their compassion to help unify not only the church, but society as well, in this timely and refreshing guide. Achieving meaningful relationships and cultivating lasting connections with others are often some of the most valuable experiences of our lives. So why can it sometimes feel so difficult to relate to the people around us if we all share the same human desire to bond In Finding the Lost Art of Empathy, Tracy Wilde addresses the reasons why we struggle with showing empathy toward others and explains why we ultimately avoid itand even avoid contact with others altogether. She explores the different facets that have promoted isolation instead of community and provides the antidote for a more unified, loving, and empathetic society. Inspirational and encouraging, Wilde inspires us to self-reflect and remove whatever obstacles from our lives that may be blocking our way to true fulfillment in our relationshipsand living life the way God intends us to.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\*A BEST BOOK OF 2018 SELECTION\*\*\* NPR \* The Washington Post \* Book Riot \* Autostraddle \* Psychology Today \*\*\*A BEST FEMINIST BOOK SELECTION\*\*\* Refinery 29, Book Riot, Autostraddle, BITCH Rage Becomes Her is an "utterly eye opening" (Bustle) book that gives voice to the causes, expressions, and possibilities of female rage.As women, we've been urged for so long to bottle up our anger, letting it corrode our bodies and minds in ways we don't even realize. Yet there are so, so many legitimate reasons for us to feel angry, ranging from blatant, horrifying acts of misogyny to the subtle drip, drip drip of daily sexism that reinforces the absurdly damaging gender norms of our society. In Rage Becomes Her, Soraya Chemaly argues that our anger is not only justified, it is also an active part of the solution. We are so often encouraged to resist our rage or punished for justifiably expressing it, yet how many remarkable achievements would never have gotten off the ground without the kernel of anger that fueled them Approached with conscious intention, anger is a vital instrument, a radar for injustice and a catalyst for change. On the flip side, the societal and cultural belittlement of our anger is a cunning way of limiting and controlling our powerone we can no longer abide. "A work of great spirit and verve" (Time), Rage Becomes Her is a validating, energizing read that will change the way you interact with the world around you.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The bestselling author of Seinfeldia offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes cultural history of the iconic and award-winning television series, Sex and the City, in a "bubbly, yet fierce cultural dissection of the groundbreaking show" (Chicago Tribune).This is the story of how a columnist, two gay men, and a writers' room full of women used their own poignant, hilarious, and humiliating stories about dating and relationships, women's friendship, and sexuality to launch a cultural phenomenon. They endured shock, slut-shaming, and a slew of nasty reviews on their way to eventualif still often begrudgingrespect. The show wasn't perfect, but it revolutionized television for women. When Candace Bushnell began writing for the New York Observer, she didn't think anyone beyond the Upper East Side would care about her adventures among the Hamptons-hopping media elite. But her struggles with singlehood struck a chord. Beverly Hills, 90210 creator Darren Star brought her vision to an even wider audience when he adapted the column for HBO. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha launched a barrage of trends, forever branded the actresses that took on the roles, redefined women's relationship to sex and sexual politics, and elevated the perception of singlehood. Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast, creators, and writers, including star Sarah Jessica Parker, creator Darren Star, executive producer Michael Patrick King, and author Candace Bushnell, "Jennifer Keishin Armstrong brings readers inside the writers' room and into the scribes' livesThe writing is fizzy and funny, but she still manages an in-depth look at a show that's been analyzed for decades, giving readers a retrospective as enjoyable as a $20 pink cocktail" (The Washington Post). Sex and the City and Us is a critical and nostalgic pop culture history of a television series that changed the way women see themselves.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* THE NUMBER ONENEW YORKTIMESBESTSELLER \*\*\*The stunning debut novel from one of the most creative artists of our generation, Bobby Hall, a.k.a. Logic."Bobby Hall has crafted a mind-bending first novel, with prose that is just as fierce and moving as his lyrics.Supermarketis likeNaked LunchmeetsOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nestif they met atFight Club."Ernest Cline, #1New York Times bestselling author ofReady Player One Flynn is stuckdepressed, recently dumped, and living at his mom's house. The supermarket was supposed to change all that. An ordinary job and a steady check. Work isn't work when it's saving you from yourself. But things aren't quite as they seem in these aisles. Arriving to work one day to a crime scene, Flynn's world collapses as the secrets of his tortured mind are revealed. And Flynn doesn't want to go looking for answers at the supermarket. Because something there seems to be looking for him. A darkly funny psychological thriller,Supermarketis a gripping exploration into madness and creativity. Who knew you could find sex, drugs, and murder all in aisle nine.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - PHILO TROUT:Retired Navy SEAL.Former bare-knuckles boxing champ.Current crime scene cleaner.'Couldn't pry me away.Bauer writes with authenticity.A knockout original story, with a host of equally original characters. Certainly not your typical crime fiction, and that's a good thing.' -David Swinson, author of Trigger._________________________________Philo Trout opted for a geographical fix for his checkered, violent career. His new life in Philadelphia as a crime scene cleaner is quiet-until he discovers some of his 'clients' are coming up short on their organ count.While he tries to outrun his past, one of his coworkers can't remember his own: Patrick, found brutally beaten, is now an amnesiac. When the connection between Patrick's history and the missing human organs emerges, Philo is determined to solve the puzzle.The trail leads Philo into a dark conspiracy. A brutal organization will stop at nothing to protect their secret. Philo's past as a fighter might be his only route to the truth.If he can survive that long.__________________________________HIDING AMONG THE DEAD is a dark and action-packed thriller by Chris Bauer. If you enjoy Elmore Leonard and Breaking Bad, then you'll love this edgy, heart-stoppingly suspenseful book. Buy HIDING AMONG THE DEAD to start the explosive thriller today.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The harrowing account of US soldiers caught in America's forever wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that The New York Times calls "relentless.a classic of war reporting," by Pulitzer Prize winner and former Marine C.J. Chivers. More than 2.7 million Americans have served in Afghanistan or Iraq since September 11, 2001, and C.J. Chivers reported on both wars from their beginnings. The Fighters vividly conveys the physical and emotional experience of war as lived by six combatants: a fighter pilot, a corpsman, a scout helicopter pilot, a grunt, an infantry officer, and a Special Forces sergeant. Chivers captures their courage, commitment, sense of purpose, and ultimately their suffering, frustration, and moral confusion as new enemies arise and invasions give way to counterinsurgency duties for which American forces were often not prepared. The Fighters is a "gripping, unforgettable" (The Boston Globe) portrait of modern warfare. Told with the empathy and understanding of an author who is himself an infantry veteran, The Fighters is "a masterful work of atmospheric reporting, and it's a book that will have every reader askingwith varying degrees of urgency or anger or despairthe final question Chivers himself asks: 'How many lives had these wars wrecked '" (Christian Science Monitor).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From David Graeber, the bestselling author of The Dawn of Everything and Debt"a master of opening up thought and stimulating debate" (Slate)a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobsand their consequences.Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world In the spring of 2013, David Graeber asked this question in a playful, provocative essay titled "On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs." It went viral. After one million online views in seventeen different languages, people all over the world are still debating the answer. There are hordes of peopleHR consultants, communication coordinators, telemarketing researchers, corporate lawyerswhose jobs are useless, and, tragically, they know it. These people are caught in bullshit jobs. Graeber explores one of society's most vexing and deeply felt concerns, indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln. "Clever and charismatic" (The New Yorker), Bullshit Jobs gives individuals, corporations, and societies permission to undergo a shift in values, placing creative and caring work at the center of our culture. This book is for everyone who wants to turn their vocation back into an avocation and "a thought-provoking examination of our working lives" (Financial Times).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'History matters to McCain, and for him America is and was about its promise. The book is his farewell address, a mixture of the personal and the political. 'I have loved my life,' he writes. 'All of it.' The Restless Wave is a fitting valedictory for a man who seldom backed down.' -The Guardian (US) 'A book-length meditation on what it means to face the hard challenges of long life and the sobering likelihood of imminent death.A reflection on hardship, a homily on purpose, a celebration of life - and a challenge to Americans to live up to their values and founding principles at a time when both are in jeopardy.' -The Boston Globe In this candid political memoir from Senator John McCain, an American hero reflects on his life and what matters most.'I don't know how much longer I'll be here. Maybe I'll have another five years.Maybe I'll be gone before you read this. My predicament is, well, rather unpredictable. But I'm prepared for either contingency, or at least I'm getting prepared. I have some things I'd like to take care of first, some work that needs finishing, and some people I need to see. And I want to talk to my fellow Americans a little more if I may.' So writes John McCain in this inspiring, moving, frank, and deeply personal memoir. Written while confronting a mortal illness, McCain looks back with appreciation on his years in the Senate, his historic 2008 campaign for the presidency against Barack Obama, and his crusades on behalf of democracy and human rights in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Always the fighter, McCain attacks the spurious nationalism and political polarization afflicting American policy. He makes an impassioned case for democratic internationalism and bi-partisanship. He recalls his disagreements with several presidents, and minces no words in his objections to some of President Trump's statements and policies. At the same time, he tells stories of his most satisfying moments of public service and offers a positive vision of America that looks beyond the Trump presidency. The Restless Wave is John McCain at his best.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*WINNER OF THE NEW MEXICO-ARIZONA BOOK AWARD\*\* 'Shannon Baker gets better with every book. A superb read.' -Jess Lourey, bestselling author of The Quarry Girls Two girls gone. One haunting past that refuses to stay buried. Jamie Butler is a mystery. To the residents of sun-scorched Tucson, she's just a retired New York cop looking for a fresh start. Few know of the dark cloud that follows her: the traumatic murder of her daughter and her own ensuing mental breakdown. But as Jamie starts anew, building a life with the Arizona Rangers and kindling a romance with Deputy Rafe Grijalva, a sinister echo rises: a girl disappears under eerily similar circumstances to her own daughter. When Jamie and Rafe dig deeper, they unearth chilling patterns too haunting to overlook, reminiscent of a nightmare Jamie believed was laid to rest. But as evidence emerges, and with Jamie's unstable mental state casting shadows of doubt, she's swiftly thrust into the eye of suspicion. Now, she's ensnared in a race against time, desperate to save another and confront her past. As the desert sun beats down, one thing becomes chillingly apparent: the line between Jamie's twisted memories and a horrifying reality is blurring beyond recognition.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The latest comic novel from Christopher Buckley, in which a hapless Englishman embarks on a dangerous mission to the New World in pursuit of two judges who helped murder a king.London, 1664. Twenty years after the English revolution, the monarchy has been restored and Charles II sits on the throne. The men who conspired to kill his father are either dead or disappeared. Baltasar "Balty" St. Michel is twenty-four and has no skills and no employment. He gets by on handouts from his brother-in-law Samuel Pepys, an officer in the king's navy. Fed up with his needy relative, Pepys offers Balty a job in the New World. He is to track down two missing judges who were responsible for the execution of the last king, Charles I. When Balty's ship arrives in Boston, he finds a strange country filled with fundamentalist Puritans, saintly Quakers, warring tribes of Indians, and rogues of every stripe. Helped by a man named Huncks, an agent of the Crown with a mysterious past, Balty travels colonial America in search of the missing judges. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic, Samuel Pepys prepares for a war with the Dutch that fears England has no chance of winning. Christopher Buckley's enchanting new novel spins adventure, comedy, political intrigue, and romance against a historical backdrop with real-life characters like Charles II, John Winthrop, and Peter Stuyvesant. Buckley's wit is as sharp as ever as he takes readers to seventeenth-century London and New England. We visit the bawdy court of Charles II, Boston under the strict Puritan rule, and New Amsterdam back when Manhattan was a half-wild outpost on the edge of an unmapped continent. The Judge Hunter is a smart and swiftly plotted novel that transports readers to a new world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Master ninja Hiro Hattori and Portuguese Jesuit Father Mateo return to investigate a murder at the shogunate. June, 1565: Master ninja Hiro Hattori receives a pre-dawn visit from Kazu, a fellow shinobi working undercover at the shogunate. Hours before, the shogun's cousin, Saburo, was stabbed to death in the shogun's palace. The murder weapon: Kazu's personal dagger. Kazu says he's innocent, and begs for Hiro's help, but his story gives Hiro reason to doubt the young shinobi's claims. When the shogun summons Hiro and Father Mateo, the Portuguese Jesuit priest under Hiro's protection, to find the killer, Hiro finds himself forced to choose between friendship and personal honor. The investigation reveals a plot to assassinate the shogun and overthrow the ruling Ashikaga clan. With Lord Oda's enemy forces approaching Kyoto, and the murderer poised to strike again, Hiro must use his assassin's skills to reveal the killer's identity and protect the shogun at any cost. Kazu, now trapped in the city, still refuses to explain his whereabouts at the time of the murder. But a suspicious shogunate maid, Saburo's wife, and the shogun's stable master also had reasons to want Saburo dead. With the shogun demanding the murderer's head before Lord Oda reaches the city, Hiro and Father Mateo must produce the killer in time . . . or die in his place.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Acclaimed music writer Robert Hilburn's "epic" and "definitive" (Rolling Stone) biography of music icon Paul Simon, written with Simon's full participationbut without his editorial controlthat "reminds us how titanic this musician is" (The Washington Post).For more than fifty years, Paul Simon has spoken to us in songs about alienation, doubt, resilience, and empathy in ways that have established him as one of the most beloved artists in American pop music history. Songs like "The Sound of Silence," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Still Crazy After All These Years," and "Graceland" have moved beyond the sales charts and into our cultural consciousness. But Simon is a deeply private person who has said he will not write an autobiography or talk to biographers. Finally, however, he has opened up for Robert Hilburnfor more than one hundred hours of interviewsin this "brilliant and entertaining portrait of Simon that will likely be the definitive biography" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Over the course of three years, Hilburn conducted in-depth interviews with scores of Paul Simon's friends, family, colleagues, and othersincluding ex-wives Carrie Fisher and Peggy Harper, who spoke for the first timeand even penetrated the inner circle of Simon's long-reclusive muse, Kathy Chitty. The result is a deeply human account of the challenges and sacrifices of a life in music at the highest level. In the process, Hilburn documents Simon's search for artistry and his constant struggle to protect that artistry against distractionsfame, marriage, divorce, drugs, record company interference, rejection, and insecuritythat have derailed so many great pop figures. "As engaging as a lively American tune" (People), Paul Simon is a "straight-shooting tour de forcethat does thorough justice to this American prophet and pop star" (USA TODAY, four out of four stars). "Read it if you like Simon; read it if you want to discover how talent unfolds itself" (Stephen King).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Expanse meets The Godfather in this Space Opera/Sci-Fi Noir Thriller about corporate greed, rebellion, and mankind's survival among the stars.The corporate empire is crumbling from within.SynCorp's leaders are on the run, and the Soldiers of the Solar Revolution are hot on their trail.A desperate Ruben Qinlao hides the injured Tony Taulke in the Moon's rundown barrio of Darkside. When the SSR attacks Callisto, Kwazi Jabari is pressed into service as the face of a revolution he soon begins to question. Orbiting Titan, Masada Station holds the Company's treasure trove of tech secrets, and Cassandra Kisaan pulls out all the stops to secure ultimate victory by stealing them. Only Stacks Fischer, corporate enforcer, stands in her way.Earth is lost. Mars is under martial law. The outer colonies are the last bastions of Company rule in Sol. And the people . will they stand with Cassandra, who promises freedom Or with SynCorp, their old taskmaster and the devil they know.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2020 ALA Alex Award Winner 2020 Stonewall - Israel Fishman Non-fiction Award Honor BookIn 2014, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, thought that a comic of reading statistics would be the last autobiographical comic e would ever write. At the time, it was the only thing e felt comfortable with strangers knowing about em. Now, Gender Queer is here. Maia's intensely cathartic autobiography charts eir journey of self-identity, which includes the mortification and confusion of adolescent crushes, grappling with how to come out to family and society, bonding with friends over erotic gay fanfiction, and facing the trauma and fundamental violation of pap smears. Started as a way to explain to eir family what it means to be nonbinary and asexual, Gender Queer is more than a personal story: it is a useful and touching guide on gender identity-what it means and how to think about it-for advocates, friends, and humans everywhere. 'It's also a great resource for those who identify as nonbinary or asexual as well as for those who know someone who identifies that way and wish to better understand.' - SLJ (starred review). Kobabe, Phoebe (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Prayers sometimes land on the Devil's ears.'Scars on the Face of God is a brilliant novel. Congratulations on hitting one out of the park.' -Jonathan Maberry, NYT bestselling author and winner of multiple Bram Stoker AwardsThe year is 1964. A construction project in the town of Three Bridges, Pennsylvania unearths an ancient sewer. Inside is a mystery dating to the 19th century: the hidden skeletons of countless infants.As the secrets of Three Bridges begin to surface, an ancient codex is discovered in the attic of a local orphanage. A bible containing writings in Lucifer's own hand.The parish priest and a church handyman set out to discover the truth. But a series of strange visions and horrifying tragedies begin, and the darkest secret of all becomes clear:The town of Three Bridges is marked, and the Devil is coming out to play.For fans of Stephen King and Stranger Things.______________________________Praise for Chris Bauer and SCARS ON THE FACE OF GOD:'.Bauer writes with passion and intensity, tackling the mysteries of faith and fear. Hotter than the flames of hell.' - Scott Nicholson, author of Scattered Ashes, They Hunger, The Red Church, The Harvest.'These characters. are exquisitely drawn, fully-fleshed beings that leap from the page to engage you in the plot. The writing is pitch-perfect, from the language used to the intricate weaving of plot threads. This is a talented writer, a name I will expect to find on New York Times best-seller lists.' -Kelly Jenkins, SF Crowsnest Review.…