Simon schuster okt 2020 (100 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The in-depth biography of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Manchester United legend who came back as manager to breathe new life into the club.

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.Where the map ends, the adventure begins . . .'Nothing, and I mean nothing, is more powerful than a child in possession of a plan.'Eleven-year-old twins, Fox and Fibber, have been rivals for as long as they can remember. Only one of them will inherit the family fortune and so a race is afoot to save the dwindling Petty-Squabble empire and win the love of their parents.But when the twins are whisked off to Jungledrop, a magical Unmapped Kingdom in charge of conjuring our world's weather, things get wildly out of hand. An evil harpy called Morg is on the loose. And if she finds the long-lost Forever Fern before the twins, both Jungledrop and our world will crumble.Suddenly, Fox and Fibber find themselves on an incredible adventure in a glow-in-the-dark rainforest full of golden panthers, gobblequick trees and enchanted temples. But, with the fate of two worlds in their hands, will the twins be able to work together for once to defeat Morg and her dark magic Praise for Abi Elphinstone!'Imaginative, adventurous and wonderful' Robin Stevens, author ofAMurder Most Unladylikeseries'The Unmapped Chronicles series is irresistible' Lauren St John, author ofThe White Giraffe'Abi Elphinstone has created a complete world so believably and effortlessly, I can only marvel' Piers Torday, author ofThe Last WildTrilogy'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)RumblestarThe Crackledawn DragonEverdark.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\*The sparkling new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!\*\*\*Will love bloom this winter Freya Fuller is living her dream, working as a live-in gardener on a beautiful Suffolk estate. But when the owner dies, Freya finds herself forced out of her job and her home with nowhere to go. However, with luck on her side, she's soon moving to Nightingale Square and helping to create a beautiful winter garden that will be open to the public in time for Christmas. There's a warm welcome from all in Nightingale Square, except from local artist Finn. No matter how hard the pair try, they just can't get along, and working together to bring the winter garden to life quickly becomes a struggle for them both. Will Freya and Finn be able to put their differences aside in time for Christmas Or will the arrival of a face from Freya's past send them all spiralling The Winter Garden is the perfect read this Christmas, promising snowfall, warm fires and breath-taking seasonal romance. Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Cathy Bramley and Sarah Morgan. Praise for HEIDI SWAIN:'The queen of feel-good' Woman & Home 'Full of Heidi's trademark gentle charm. Lock the door, pour some mulled wine and settle into this wonderful Christmas treat!' Milly Johnson 'More Christmassy than a week in Lapland - we loved it!' heat 'Sprinkled with Christmas sparkle' Trisha Ashley 'Give yourself a Christmas treat and curl up with this magical book!' Sue Moorcroft, author of The Little Village Christmas 'A real Christmas cracker of a read!' Penny Parkes, author of Practice Makes Perfect 'Cosy, Christmassy and deeply satisfying! Another wonderful read!' Mandy Baggot, author of One Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Temperance Brennan, still recovering from neurosurgery following an aneurysm, is battling nightmares and what she thinks might be hallucinations when she receives a series of mysterious text messages, each containing a new picture of a corpse that is missing its face and hands. An identified corpse soon turns up, only partly answering her questions. The 19th instalment in the bestselling series featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A spectacular autumn Halloween adventure, filled with pumpkins, black cats and witches, Ollie's Lost Kitten is the perfect book for cozying up with on spooky nights!With striking illustrations, cutouts and foil inside, this series is a great way to help ones engage with, and explore textures and shape. One windy autumn day, Ollie and her cat Pumpkin are jumping in piles of fallen leaves when they discover a little kitten. After lots of fun and games, Ollie learns that the kitten is actually lost, and she must help him find his way home! But after returning the kitten to his rightful owner, she realises she has lost something very dear to her . . . With playful cutouts for little ones to look through and explore, Ollie's Lost Kitten is the perfect gift book. This Halloween treat is the next in the bestselling Ollie series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A SPELLBINDING ADVENTURE FOR TEEN READERS, perfect for fans of Holly Smale, Zoe Sugg and Rainbow Rowell.Look out for Amy McCulloch's THE MAGPIE SOCIETYseries, co-written with Zoe Suggs and COMING SOON! (Contains: potions, princesses, peril, a magical quest and a serious crush) When the Princess of Nova accidentally poisons herself with a love potion meant for her crush, she falls crown-over-heels in love with her own reflection. Oops. A nationwide hunt is called to find the cure, with competitors travelling the world for the rarest ingredients, deep in magical forests and frozen tundras, facing death at every turn. Enter Samantha Kemi - an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Sam's family were once the most respected alchemists in the kingdom, but they've fallen on hard times, and winning the hunt would save their reputation. But can Sam really compete with the dazzling powers of the Zoro Aster megapharma company Just how close is Sam willing to get to Zain Aster, her dashing former classmate and enemy, in the meantime And just to add to the pressure, this quest is ALL OVER social media. And the world news. No big deal, then.SELECTED FOR THE ZOELLA BOOK CLUB IN 2016 'IT'S SO COOL!' Zoe Sugg 'Inventive, romantic, and downright delightful, The Potion Diaries cast its spell on me from page one, and is the most fun I've had reading in ages!' Sarah J Maas, author of the Throne of Glass seriesAmy McCulloch is a Chinese-White author, born in the UK, raised in Ottawa, Canada, now based in London, UK. She has written seven novels for children and young adults, and been published in over ten different languages. Also by Amy McCulloch (previously Alward): THE POTION DIARIESTHE POTION DIARIES: GOING VIRAL THE POTION DIARIES: THE ROYAL TOURJINXED UNLEASHED.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the authors behind Five Feet Apart, a #1 New York Times bestseller and hit movie, comes a gripping new romance, perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Fault in Our Stars Can you find true love after losing everything Kyle and Kimberly have been the perfect couple all through high school, but when Kimberly breaks up with him on the night of their graduation party, Kyle's entire world upends - literally. Their car crashes and when he awakes, he has a brain injury. Kimberly is dead. And no one in his life could possibly understand. Until Marley. Marley is suffering from her own loss, a loss she thinks was her fault. As Kyle and Marley work to heal each other's wounds, their feelings for each other grow stronger. But Kyle can't shake the sense that he's headed for another crashing moment that will blow up his life as soon as he's started to put it back together. And he's right.An unforgettable novel perfect for fans of John Green, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan and Jenny Han.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It seems like Bear can sleep through anything. As a succession of animals enter his cave to escape the fierce storm, he continues to snore. Mouse makes a nice warm fire, Hare cooks popcorn and Badger brings treats. They are having a great time. But when Bear wakes up and realises he's missed out on the fun, his visitors fear the worst.Can Bear be persuaded to join the party This read-aloud rhyming story has fun, suspense and a happy ending - with Jane Chapman's beautiful, captivating illustrations and Karma Wilson's absorbing, lyrical words perfectly depicting the companionship of the warm, cosy cave and the contrast with the wild storm outside. Chapman, Jane (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*NOW AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING CHRIS PRATT\*\* 'This is seriously good the suspense is unrelenting, and the tradecraft is so authentic the government will probably ban it so read it while you can!' Lee ChildA high-intensity roller-coaster ride,True Believerexplodes with action and authenticity that cements Jack Carr as the new leader in political thrillers. Following his brutal quest for revenge, former Navy SEAL James Reece has fled the United States, emerging deep in the wilds of Mozambique. But he can't stay hidden for long when a string of horrific terrorist attacks plagues the Western world, the CIA tracks him down and recruits him. Now a reluctant tool of the United States government, Reece must travel the globe, targeting terrorist leaders and unravelling a geopolitical conspiracy that will have worldwide repercussions . . .If you loved Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp or Mark Dawson's John Milton, you will loveTrue Believerand the James Reece series!Praise for Jack Carr and the James Reece series: 'With a particular line in authentic tradecraft, this fabulously unrelenting thrill-ride was a struggle to put down' Mark Dawson 'Gritty,rawand brilliant!' Tom Marcus 'So powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-writtenrarely do you read a debut novel this damn good' Brad Thor 'With technical ferocity and devastating action sequences, Carr writes both from the gut and a seemingly infinite reservoir of knowledge in the methods of human combat. Loved it!' Chris Hauty 'The best debut thriller of 2018' Washington Times 'Thrilling'Publishers Weekly 'A powerful, thoughtful, realistic, at times terrifying thriller that I could not put down. A terrific addition to the genre, Jack Carr and his alter-ego protagonist, James Reece, continue to blow me away' Mark Greaney 'One of this year's hottest thrillers, and a perfect fit for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Daniel Silva' The Real Book Spy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lucas Davenport investigates an anonymous threat to the children of US politicians in the latest thriller from the internationally bestselling author John Sandford. The daughter of a US Senator is monitoring her social media presence when she finds a picture of herself on a strange blog. And there are other pictures . . . children of other influential Washington politicians, walking or standing outside their schools, each identified by name. Surrounding the photos are vicious political rants from a variety of radical groups. It's obviously alarming - is there an unstable extremist tracking the loved ones of powerful politicians with deadly intent But when the FBI is called in, there isn't much they can do. The anonymous photographer can't be pinned down to one location or IP address and, more importantly, no crime has actually been committed. Yet. There's only one person who has a hope of finding the person behind this, one person who can operate outside the FBI's constraints: Lucas Davenport. And he'll have to act first before someone gets hurt . . .\*\*\*READERS LOVE THE PREY SERIES\*\*\* 'One of the great novelists of all time' Stephen King 'A series writer who reads like a breath of fresh air' Daily Mirror 'John Sandford knows all there is to know about detonating the gut-level shocks of a good thriller' New York Times Book Review 'John Sandford has the Midas touch' Huffington Post 'Delivers twists to the very last sentence' Daily Mail 'Crime writer John Sandford is one of the best around' Sun.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Help Supertato gather his squad to teach the Evil Pea a lesson in this boldly illustrated and tactile shaped board book! Perfect for existing Supertato fans, and due to it's baby-friendly board book format, Supertato Super Squad is a brilliant starting point for younger readers, too. Supertato has enlisted his Super Squad Pineapple, Carrot, Broccoli and Cucumber in his plan to stop the Evil Pea from being so naughty. He's going to need a box, some string and some cupcakes What on Earth is Supertato up to This hilarious mini adventure (which has an important message about kindness) is perfect for younger readers, with bold artwork, a shorter text and a sturdy board book format. From much-loved picture book duo, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, whose books have sold over 1.6 million copies to date!Look out for Supertato's bestselling story adventures:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules! Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-PeaAlso by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet:No-Bot: The Robot with No Bottom No-Bot: The Robot's New Bottom Barry the Fish with Fingers Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell Norman the Slug Who Saved Christmas Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat Gordon's Great Escape Doug the Bug that Went Boing I Need a Wee Alan the Bear: Party Time Alan the Bear: Bedtime.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE SUNDAY TIMESBESTSELLER A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 'Read this book' DAVID BALDACCI 'One of the absolute best thrillers of the year' JEFFERY DEAVER 'You will find it hard to put down'MARK BOWDEN EVERY BODY HAS SECRETS It all starts with a series of text messages. Each message contains a new picture of a corpse, missing its face and hands. Dr Temperance Brennan needs to find out who the dead man is, and why the images were sent to her. The only problem is, she has been kicked off the team. So she goes rogue, knowing that she is the only one who can solve this case. As she starts her investigation she discovers a connection to a decade-old missing child case. The more she uncovers, the darker and more twisted the picture becomes . . .Praise forA Conspiracy of Bones 'I can't recall when this many twists have been so masterfully woven into a novel. A great series has just gotten greater'JEFFERY DEAVER, #1 internationally bestseller author ofThe Bone CollectorandThe Never Game 'A Conspiracy of Bonesshows off Kathy Reichs' dazzling new level of plotting mastery.'KARIN SLAUGHTER, #1 internationally bestselling author ofThe Last Widow and The Good Daughter 'Reich's fast-paced, tightly-constructed, and very contemporary story dives underground here, both literally and virtually, as she follows the thinnest of threads deeper and deeper into a shocking conspiracy. You will find it hard to put down'MARK BOWDEN,#1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Last StoneandBlack Hawk Down 'So many pulse-pounding twists and surprisesit kept me guessing till the end!'R.L. STINE,bestselling authorGoosebumpsandFear Street 'This is Kathy Reichs doing what she does best: sorting through the bones until the shocking end'BRAD MELTZER,#1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Escape Artist 'Kathy Reichs writes brilliant mysteries that are as realistic as non-fiction and as fast-paced as the best thrillers about Jack Reacher or Alex Cross'JAMES PATTERSON 'Nobody does forensics thrillers like Kathy Reichs. She's the real deal'DAVID BALDACCI 'Each book in the Temperance Brennan series is better than the last, I just can't get enough!'LISA SCOTTOLINE 'Every minute in the morgue with Tempe is golden'THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Over The Top [is] a lightning bolt - devastating and stirring . generous and frank.' The ObserverWho gave Jonathan Van Ness permission to be the radiant human he is today No one, honey. The truth is, it hasn't always been gorgeous for this beacon of positivity and joy. Before he stole our hearts as the grooming and self-care expert on Netflix's hit show Queer Eye, Jonathan was growing up in a small Midwestern town that didn't understand why he was so.over the top. From choreographed carpet figure skating routines to the unavoidable fact that he wasjust so gay, Jonathan was an easy target and endured years ofjudgement, ridicule and trauma - yet none of it crushed his uniquely effervescent spirit. Over the Top uncovers the pain and passion it took to end up becoming the model of self-love and acceptance that Jonathan is today. In this revelatory, raw, andrambunctious memoir, Jonathan shares never-before-told secrets and reveals sides of himself that the public has never seen. JVN fans may think they know the man behind the stiletto heels, the crop tops, and the iconic sayings, but there's much more to him than meets the (queer) eye. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll come away knowing that no matter how broken or lost you may be, you're a Kelly Clarkson song, you're strong, and you've got this.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The inspiration behind the major ITV drama THE SISTER, starring Russell Tovey, from Neil Cross, the highly acclaimed author and writer of LUTHER and HARD SUN.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "A big-hearted story that's as sweet as it is awesome." R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder "An honest, emotionally rich take on disability, family, and growing up." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade debut tells the story of an irrepressible girl with cerebral palsy whose life takes an unexpected turn when she moves to a new town.Ellie's a girl who tells it like it is. That surprises some people, who see a kid in a wheelchair and think she's going to be all sunshine and cuddles. The thing is, Ellie has big dreams: She might be eating Stouffer's for dinner, but one day she's going to be a professional baker. If she's not writing fan letters to her favorite celebrity chefs, she's practicing recipes on her well-meaning, if overworked, mother. But when Ellie and her mom move so they can help take care of her ailing grandpa, Ellie has to start all over again in a new town at a new school. Except she's not just the new kidshe's the new kid in the wheelchair who lives in the trailer park on the wrong side of town. It all feels like one challenge too many, until Ellie starts to make her first-ever friends. Now she just has to convince her mom that this town might just be the best thing that ever happened to them.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the stunning sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin, bestselling author Nic Stone unflinchingly explores the impact of racism and inequality on young Black lives. For readers of Angie Thomas, Danielle Jawando and Jason Reynolds.Vernell LaQuan Banks and Justyce McAllister grew up a block apart in the Southwest Atlanta neighborhood of Wynwood Heights. Years later, Justyce walks the illustrious halls of Yale University . . . and Quan sits behind bars at the Fulton Regional Youth Detention Center. Through a series of flashbacks and letters to Justyce, Quan's story takes form. Troubles at home and misunderstandings at school give rise to police encounters and tough decisions. But then there's a dead cop and a weapon with Quan's prints on it. What leads a bright kid down a road to a murder charge Not even Quan is sure. 'Brilliant' - i News 'An electrifying story' - The Spectator Praise for Dear Martin: 'Powerful, wrenching' John Green 'A must-read' Angie Thomas 'Raw and Gripping' Jason Reynolds 'Deeply moving' Jodi Picoult Also by Nic Stone:Dear Martin Odd One Out Jackpot.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "This rich volume is a national treasure." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Captivating, informative, and inspiringEasy to follow and hard to put down." School Library Journal (starred review) The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11.As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father's words in mind: "You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you." In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA's biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Katherine Johnson's story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now in Reaching for the Moon she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Clever and compulsive'LOUISE CANDLISH 'A fantastic read'JAMES DELARGY 'I loved it'LEE CHILD 'It's everything you could want from a crime novel'SARAH WARD 'A bold and brilliant new voice in crime fiction'KATE RHODESA WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH_____________________________One wrong move will ignite the city . . . A body is found bricked into a wall of the Old Vicarage. From the state of the hands, it's clear the dead man was buried alive.When the man is connected to an old missing person's case, Detective Sergeant Adam Tyler is called. After an 'incident', Tyler needs this case to go well in order to prove himself and get his career back on track. But he soon discovers that he has a connection to the case that hopelessly compromises him. He makes the snap decision not to tell his superiors, certain that he is the only one that can solve the crime. Now Tyler must move carefully to find out the truth, without destroying the case or himself. Meanwhile, someone in the city knows exactly what happened to the body. Someone who is watching Tyler closely. Someone with an unhealthy obsession with fire . . .A taut investigative thriller bursting with character and tension, introducing an enigmatic, fresh lead detective unlike any you have met before. Perfect for fans of Adrian McKinty, Tana French,Steve Cavanagh and Sharon Bolton. PRAISE FORFIREWATCHING 'Taut, intelligent and fast moving, Thomas tells his story with admirable skill' DAILY MAIL 'An intriguing start to a new series, introducing a pleasingly misanthropic new hero with the requisite traumatic past'OBSERVER 'A gripping new British gay crime thriller that kept us guessing right up to its incendiary climax . . . We couldn't put it down' ATTITUDE 'Totally absorbed me'CASS GREEN 'Intelligent,pacyandcompelling' SARAH WARD 'A fantastic read with a plot that left me guessing and a cast of very real and well imagined characters'JAMES DELARGY 'A cracking read with a terrific new detective lead. Red hot debut for 2020'SARAH HILARY 'Russ Thomas is a bold and brilliant new voice in crime fiction, his talent blazes as fiercely as the flames that rage through his book. Really wonderful, imaginative writing'KATE RHODES'DS Adam Tyler navigates a complex cast of villains and victims in a cold case that suddenly turns very, very hot'LOUISE CANDLISH.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An urgent and witty manifesto, Monopolies Suck shows how monopoly power is harming everyday Americans and practical ways we can all fight back.Something's not right. No matter how hard you work, life seems to only get harder. When your expenses keep going up but your income stays flat, when you're price-gouged buying medicine for your child's life-threatening allergy, when you live in a hyped-up state of fear and anxiety, monopoly power is playing a key role. In Monopolies Suck, antitrust expert and director at the Open Markets Institute, Sally Hubbard, shows us the seven ways big corporations rule our lives-and what must be done to stop them. Throughout history, monopolists who controlled entire industries like railroads and oil were aptly called 'robber barons' because they extracted wealth from everyone else-and today's monopolies are no different. By charging high prices, skirting taxes, and reducing our pay and economic opportunities, they are not only stealing our money, but also robbing us of innovation and choice, as market dominance prevents new companies from challenging them. They're robbing us of the ability to take care of our sick, a healthy food supply, and a habitable planet by using business practices that deplete rather than generate. They're a threat to our private lives, fair elections, a robust press, and ultimately, the American Dream that so many of us are striving for. In this slim, accessible guide, Sally Hubbard gives us an easy-to-understand overview of the history of monopolies and antitrust law, and urges us to use our voices, votes, and wallets to protest monopoly power. Emboldened by the previous century when we successfully broke up monopoly power in the US, we have the tools to dismantle corporate power again today-before their lobbying threatens to undermine our economy and democracy for generations to come.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*The thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed series that started withKill the Father, a Richard and Judy 2017 Bookclub pick and Sunday Timesbestseller\*Two damaged but deductively brilliant detectives must sort out what is real and what is imagined. Reeling from a deadly bombing in Venice and her investigative partner Dante's disappearance, Detective Colomba Caselli retreats to the rural countrysideto nurse her wounds. When an autistic teenager appears in her yard, covered in blood, he leads her to a brutal crime scene where nothing is what it seems. As Colomba gets pulled into the investigation and the body count continues to grow, she is implicated in the violence. She is convinced that a powerful villain is working in the shadows to cause the carnage and frame her, but the only person who can help her is Danteand he hasn't been seen in over a year and is presumed dead. Colomba is sure he's alive and out there somewhere, but will she find him before it's too late And can she clear her name and be free of the far-reaching legacy of the villain known as the Father . . . Bursting with action, ingeniously plotted, and filled with one unexpected twist after another,Kill the Kingis a shocking and satisfying conclusion to this breathtakingly original crime series. ¿Praise for Sandrone Dazieri 'Fans of Larsson and Nesbø will hope that Dazieri changes his mind and extends the Torre/Caselli series'Kirkus Review on Kill the King 'Absolutely electrifying' Jeffery Deaver 'A thriller of the highest order. Highly recommended' Christopher Reich 'A mind-bending, stunningly original page-turner' Jonathan Kellerman.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE IRISH TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER 'A beautifully reasoned book about our own unreasonableness' Robin Ince In 1983, the reasoning of one unsung Russian narrowly averted nuclear war, proving that critical thinking can save the world. Today, facing unprecedented tides of disinformation, we're frequently misled, to our detriment. The Irrational Ape explores the reasons why we get things so wrong, illustrated with incredible stories from the comical to the catastrophic. With a cast including murderous popes, conspiracy theorists, snake-oil salesmen, dubious celebrities and superstitious pigeons, The Irrational Ape delves into how reasoning errors, skewed perceptions and even our own psychology render us so susceptible to falsehood and how we can improve our reasoning to ensure we avoid being taken in.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR An unforgettable journey of discovery . . . Federica is moved from Chile to Cornwall when her parents separate, and all she has left of the relationship she cherished with her father, is a wooden box which has a secret beauty hidden within. Swiftly embraced into the eccentric Appleby family, it isn't long before Federica falls for her friend's older brother Sam, who barely notices the little girl until it is too late Years later, from the sanctuary of a seemingly perfect marriage, Federica embarks on a painful journey of self-discovery. Will she finally learn the true lesson of the butterfly box \*\*\*PRAISE FOR SANTA MONTEFIORE\*\*\* 'Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore'JOJO MOYES 'An enchanting read overflowing with deliciously poignant moments'DINAH JEFFERIES onSongs of Love and War 'Santa Montefiore hits the spot for my like few other writers'SARRA MANNING 'One of our personal favourites'THE TIMESonThe Last Secret of the Deverills'Accomplished and poetic' Daily Mail'Santa Montefiore is a marvel' Sunday Express.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's been said Janis Joplin was second only to Bob Dylan as the 'creator-recorder-embodiment of her generation's mythology'. But how did a middle-class girl from Texas become a '60s countercultural icon Janis' parents doted on her and promoted her early talent for art. But the arrival of a brother shattered the bond she had with her intellectual maverick of a father, an oil engineer. And her own maverick instincts alienated her from her socially conformist mother. That break with her parents, along with the rejection of her high school peers, who disapproved of her beatnik look and racially progressive views, and wrongly assumed she was sexually promiscuous, cemented her sense of herself as an outcast. She found her tribe with a group of offbeat young men a year ahead of her, who loved her intellectual curiosity, her passion for conversation, and her adventurous search for the blues. Although she never stopped craving the approval of her parents and hometown, she left Port Arthur at seventeen determined to prove she could be loved. She tried college twice, and dropped out both times. She ran off to California, but came back when her heavy drug use scared her into it. She almost signed up for a life as a domesticated, hang-the-curtains wife. But instead, during a second stint on the West Coast, she launched a career that would see her crowned the queen of rock and roll. What no one besides Holly George-Warren has captured in such intimate detail is the way Janis Joplin teetered between the powerful woman you hear in her songs and the little girl who just wanted to go home and feel emotionally safe there. The pain of that dichotomy fuelled her music - and ultimately killed her.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Riveting stuff. Through the prism of his experience of the military elite, Fiennes presents a dazzling history of the world's best fighting units to amaze and enthral the reader.'Damien Lewis, Bestselling author ofZero Six Bravo Inspired by the heroic war time escapades of his father, as well as drawing on his own experiences in the special forces, acclaimed adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes thrillingly explores the history of elite military units, from ancient Sparta to the War on Terror. The best of the best, these elite units have frequently been immortalised on the big screen, and in computer games, for their daring deeds. Whether it be fighting on the battlefield, storming forts and castles, rescuing hostages, high stakes reconnaissance missions or the dramatic assassination of enemy leaders, these are the men who are relied upon to undertake dangerous missions of the highest stakes. While celebrating the heroics of groups such as the SAS and Navy Seals, Sir Ranulph also reveals the true stories of infamous organisations such as The Assassins and Templar Knights. Uncovering their origins, and examining their weapons and tactics, Sir Ranulph showcases these units most famous missions, and reveals the men behind them. Showing incredible courage, often in the face of impossible odds, these units have also changed the course of history along the way. Sir Ranulph discusses the reasons behind their success and failures, with many notorious conflicts often being decided by these elite units facing off against each other, with the victor not only evolving warfare, but also consigning their opponent to history. While these units traditionally prefer to operate in the shadows, Sir Ranulph brings their remarkable histories to the fore, told with his trademark ability to weave a story which has seen him become one of Britain's most beloved bestselling authors.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "Informative, inspiring." Kirkus Reviews In an inspiring middle grade nonfiction work, P. O'Connell Pearson tells the story of the Civilian Conservation Corpsone of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal projects that helped save a generation of Americans.When Franklin D. Roosevelt took office in March 1933, the United States was on the brink of economic collapse and environmental disaster. Thirty-four days later, the first of over three million impoverished young men was building parks and reclaiming the nation's forests and farmlands. The Civilian Conservation CorpsFDR's favorite program and "miracle of inter-agency cooperation"resulted in the building and/or improvement of hundreds of state and national parks, the restoration of nearly 120 million acre of land, and the planting of some three billion treesmore than half of all the trees ever planted in the United States. Fighting for the Forest tells the story of the Civilian Conservation Corp through a close look at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (the CCC's first project) and through the personal stories and work of young men around the nation who came of age and changed their country for the better working in Roosevelt's Tree Army.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A universal narrative on the significance of love lived across distance. Ideal for those 'whose love knows no bounds,' The Space Between Us is full of profound anecdotes and messages, illustrating the courage and heartache of enduring physical distance. From Courtney Peppernell, author of the best-selling Pillow Thoughts series, The Space Between Us explores the trials of love and what it's like to live a life separated by distance from someone you care about. Its content is thoughtfully divided into five phases of the long-distance experience: At First GlanceLiving for TomorrowLonely NightsGrow Together/Grow Apart>A combination of poems and prose are connected with small graphics and maps to visualize the journey of physical distance - the longing, the anticipation, and the eventual relief. Though both authors bring with them a unique perspective, the lens is singular; each is attuned to navigating this complex terrain.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER \* THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER \*'An imperative how-to for creativityI adore this book' Nick OffermanAdam Savage star of Discovery Channel's Mythbusters and one of the most beloved figures in science and tech shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully making your idea a reality. Every Tool's a Hammer is Adam Savage's chronicle of his life as a maker. Through stories from forty-plus years of making and moulding, building and breaking, this book is a toolbox of problem solving, complete with a shop's worth of notes on the tools, techniques and materials he uses most often. This book will save you a few mistakes (and maybe fingers), as well as help turn your curiosities into creations. You will find everything you need to inspire you to build, make, invent, explore and most of all enjoy the thrills of being a creator.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Celebrate your love of the HARRY POTTER(TM) films with this collectible pen designed to look like the iconic Elder Wand.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fans of the HARRY POTTERTM films can share their holiday well-wishes with this blank boxed note card set. Inspired by Mrs. Weasley's famous knitted sweaters, this set includes twenty cards-with five unique designs-and twenty lined envelopes. The cards are beautifully printed in full color and have blank interiors for writing personal messages to family and friends. They're the perfect way to celebrate Christmas in the Wizarding World with your loved ones this holiday season.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fantastic debut from a HILARIOUS and brilliantly ORIGINAL NEW VOICE in women's fiction. 'I loved it. It's an absolute joy. I finished the book with a huge smile on my face' BETH O'LEARY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The FlatshareMy brother's getting married in a few weeks and asked for help picking a song for his first dance. I suggested Kiss's 'Love's a Slap in the Face'. It didn't go down well.When she was a teenager, Zoë Frixos fell in love with Simon Baxter, her best friend and the boy next door. But his family moved to America before she could tell him how she felt and, like a scratched record, she's never quite moved on. Now, almost twenty years later, Simon is heading back to London, newly single and as charming as ever . . .But as obstacles continue to get in her way - Simon's perfect ex-girlfriend, her brother's big(ish) fat(ish) Greek wedding, and an obnoxious publicist determined to ruin her career - Zoë begins to wonder whether, after all these years, she and Simon just aren't meant to be.What if, despite what all the songs and movies say, your first love isn't always all it's cracked up to be What if, instead Zoë and Simon are forever destined to shuffle around their feelings for each other, never quite getting the steps right . . .With a smart, relatable central character and razor-sharp wit, Love Songs for Sceptics is perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Lucy Vine and Lindsey Kelk. 'A dazzling debut. Christina has a fresh, fun voice - I laughed and cried in abundance!' HEIDI SWAIN, Sunday Times bestselling author 'Brilliantly written, Love Songs for Sceptics is warm, engaging and so funny. I am officially a huge fan and can't wait for more from Christina' LUCY VINE 'I absolutely loved Love Songs for Sceptics. Hope infused into every page - JOYOUS' MIRANDA DICKINSON 'Do you ever feel like an author reached into your brain and pulled out the exact book you wanted, at the exact right time This is what it felt like from the very first page of Love Songs for Sceptics. Voicy, heartfelt, hilarious, propulsive--this book is brilliant. With the ache of second chances, the chaos of family, and in the iconic backdrop of London, Love Song for Sceptics strikes the perfect notes of romance, snark, and yes, even sweetness (hold the schmaltz).' Christina Lauren, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author 'Christina is a breath of fresh air, and her book throbs with fun and sentiment. A wry modern eye and a sparkling debut' JULIET ASHTON, author of The Sunday Lunch Club 'Engaging, relatable and brilliantly funny!' JOANNA BOLOURI, author of Relight My Fire 'An exciting new talent. Funny, sharp and real - it'll make your heart sing' LAURA KEMP, author of The Year of Surprising Acts of Kindness 'I loved this book. Christina's debut is funny, relatable, and smart. And also made me hungry for Greek food!' CATHERINE BENNETTO, author of How Not to Fall in Love Actually 'I'm blown away that this was a debut. Christina's writing is polished, engaging, and witty; I was invested in Zoë's life straight away and I loved, loved, loved Zoë's personal growth. Love Songs for Sceptics hooked me from the first page, made me smile all the way through, and immediately cemented itself as one of my all-time favorite contemporary love stories.' SARAH HOGLE, author of You Deserve Each Other 'Funny, sweet, and full of surprises, Love Songs for Sceptics is the perfect rom-com for music nerds.' KERRY WINFREY, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks.…