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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A story about stories within stories, as four interconnected mysteries take the reader through the ages, from Shakespeare's day to a 19th-century Gothic former Priory, to 1920s Venice, and finally to 1940s California, from the internationally bestselling author of The Turnglass.We begin with the last testament of William Shakespeare as he investigates the real-life murder mystery of his friend, playwright Christopher Marlowe.The second story is a 19th-century Gothic tale about the discovery of Shakespeare's manuscript, set in an isolated former Priory, now a clinic for those who cannot sleep.The third is a lighter Golden Age detective tale set in Venice, where private investigator Honora Feldman looks into a baffling case of theft and murder in the British expat community, with the Gothic story at its heart.And finally, a 1940s American Noir, as Ken Kourian finds that a serial killer is recreating all the murders in The Waterfall, the companion book to his friend Oliver Tooke's The Turnglass.The Waterfall is a beguiling and intricate mystery that cements Gareth Rubin's position as one of the most original authors writing today.PRAISE FOR THE TURNGLASS, THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER:'This is a story about stories and their perspectives, the passage of time and the slow march of the inevitable. Vivid, resonant, melancholy and beautiful' JANICE HALLETT'Rubin has pulled off the difficult trick of writing an ambitious novel that is also an easy, enjoyable read' THE TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH'A bold, breathtaking piece of writing that absolutely nails its two books in one conceit. I doubt I'll ever read anything like it again, which is the highest compliment I can offer' STUART TURTON'A stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery. a thrilling delight' CHRIS WHITAKER'An intricate and thoroughly mesmerising tale of family plots and schemes across several generations' GUARDIAN, THRILLER OF THE YEAR'Your initial amazement at his ingenuity comes to sit alongside an appreciation for the heart and depth he brings to his stories. A risky idea, beautifully executed' DAILY TELEGRAPH.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The daughter of a sinister magical family who would do anything for power must stop the man killing them off, one by one, in this dark and twisty fantasy thriller, perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games, Succession and One Of Us is Lying, from the bestselling author of Good Girls Die First. How much would you sacrifice for love What would you trade for power How far would you go for family The Winter family are worth billions. But only they know their success is built upon a sinister deal with the devil - each Winter possesses a unique supernatural gift to ensure their power and influence, but in exchange for their souls.Nineteen-year-old black sheep of the family Cicely's gift is for uncovering secrets, which doesn't make her very popular. But, when her family are threatened, and her uncle is found dead, they need her for the first time. When the clues point to Soren, a boy the family banished years ago, Cicely must choose between loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for the person who is trying to destroy them.Explosive twistsToxic familyMorally greyBlack sheep heroineKiss-or-kill romanceSupernatural murder mysteryDeal with the devilEnemies-to-loversPraise for Our Wicked Gifts:'Thrilling, frightening and devastatingly romantic' Amy McCaw, author of They Own the Night'Darkly hilarious and utterly thrilling . . . Our Wicked Gifts is the romantasy thriller of my dreams' Emily Cooper, author of Season of Fear.'Tenderly haunting and beautifully written' Morgan Owen, author of The Girl With No Soul'Succession fans who want some supernatural flair will certainly want to give the novel a read.' PARADE'This solid gothic thriller . . . excels at slow-burn suspense, layering betrayal, buried magic, and moral ambiguity with humor . . . A twisty supernatural drama.' Kirkus Reviews'A paranormal murder mystery steeped in tension and spectacle' Publishers Weekly'Foxfield keeps the reader guessing with a twisting plot loaded with red herrings' Booklist'A dark romantasy thriller, as if the family from Succession made a deal with the devil' School Library Journal.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A pedal-to-the-metal white-knuckle thrill-ride that leaves you wrung out and breathless from sheer exhilaration' CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE The new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter and the Frieda Klein series.Some friendships don't survive the truth.Nearly thirty years ago, Tyler Green was convicted of killing his university friend Leo Bauer. Now, newly released from prison, he is determined to face the past - and the friends who were there the night everything changed.But when one of them is found dead soon after their reunion, suspicion falls immediately on Tyler. If he killed once, surely he could kill again. As Detective Maud O'Connor investigates, the truth about that night begins to unravel - revealing secrets no one wanted exposed. Can Tyler ever truly escape his past, or is history about to repeat itself Taut, atmospheric, and psychologically razor-sharp, What Happened That Night confirms Nicci French as a master of suspense.PRAISE FOR NICCI FRENCH'No one does it better than Nicci French' LEE CHILD 'Perfection' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Unputdownable' ERIN KELLY 'Powerful, moving and wise . . . I loved it' JO CALLAGHAN 'Expertly paced, psychologically sharp, thoroughly enjoyable' LOUISE CANDLISH 'No-one does the dark distortion of good intentions like Nicci French' CARA HUNTER 'French always excels at depicting an ordinary life swept away by horror' OBSERVER 'First-class' INDEPENDENT.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED YA CRIME THRILLER FROM AWARD-WINNING\* AUTHOR, JENNIFER PEARSON______FAME CAN BE A KILLERGlobal superstar Blair Baker rises high above the stage for the opening number of her hometown show. The crowd erupts in applause. Then come the screams.For her sister, Stevie, Blair's murder is more than a headline. And she will stop at nothing to uncover the truth.TRUST NO ONE. CATCH A KILLER. STAY ALIVE.Think: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder for SwiftiesUnputdownable, page turning and suspenseful, welcome to your new crime thriller obsessionFeaturing a small-town setting, a dynamite teen detective duo and twists you won't see comingPerfect for fans of The Disappearance of Rachel Price and Five Survive by Holly Jackson, The Cousins by Karen M. McManus and The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell\*Jennifer Pearson won Best Laugh-Out-Loud Book for 9-13-Year-Olds Award 2022.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the bestselling author of The North Wind and The West Wind comes a sizzling fantasy romance novel inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur Princess Sarai of Ammara has less than three months to live before death claims her. Cursed as a child to die on her twenty-fifth nameday, she will do whatever it takes to secure her realm's future, including an arranged marriage to Prince Balior, a handsome young noble from a neighbouring kingdom. But another man vies for her attention as well: Notus, the South Wind, god of the desert breeze, and Sarai's ex-lover. Sarai is determined to stay away from the god who betrayed her and honor her father's plan. But Prince Balior has an agenda of his own, and as Sarai learns more about her betrothed, she realises he might be a dangerous threat to her people. So despite her hatred for Notus, she fakes their engagement to escape the arranged marriage and unearth Prince Balior's true motives surrounding his obsession with the menacing labyrinth that sits in the palace's grounds. But darker forces are at work, and time is running out. Together with Notus, Sarai must face the horrors dwelling inside the labyrinth to save herself and her realm - but in order to succeed, she must confront her pain and the monsters she carries within herself. The South Wind is a brand-new standalone fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance from TikTok sensation Alexandria Warwick. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Raven Kennedy. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Scandal never graduates. Holly Jackson meets Gossip Girl in this glossy thriller, set in the glamorous world of New York's ultra-elite. 'Deliciously scandalous and impossible to put down, Murder on the Upper East Side serves up a deadly amount of drama. With all the addictive gossip, glamour, and messy betrayals of Gossip Girl, this murder mystery will keep you guessing until the very last page' Emma Simmerman, author of Here Lie All the Boys Who Broke My Heart2016. Hannah Miller has begun her senior year at The Prescott Academy of New York alongside the rich and famous of the Upper East Side. Or at least, their children. Among the trust funds and penthouse parties, there's one rule for survival: staying out of the way of Queen Bees Madison DuPont and Elle Harrington. For Hannah, being a scholarship student makes her feel invisible. But nobody can escape the watchful eye of notorious gossip account The Upper Edge.2026. The Academy's alumni have gathered for a glittering charity gala. Only Madison DuPont could host an event this grand. But what starts as a champagne-fueled party soon descends into chaos when Madison is found dead moments after her speech. It doesn't take long for fingers to point at Hannah - everyone saw her talking to Madison only moments before she died. She shouldn't even be at the gala. She's not really one of them. But the truth is that everyone had a reason to want Madison dead. To clear her name, Hannah must unearth the secrets that this crowd would kill to keep buried.Readers can't stop talking about Murder on the Upper East Side . . . ( reader reviews)'I honestly couldn't put this down. it's exactly what I wanted it to be''The mystery was so riveting and addictive that I flew through this is one hot night''I'm a sucker for anything that can give me that Gossip Girl vibe, and throwing murder on top of it Hell yeah''Gossip Girl fans. this one is definitely for you!''The twists in this really kept me guessing until the very end'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A laugh-out-loud romcom about female rage, public shame and learning to take your own advice, from the bestselling author of Book Boyfriend and Seven Exes.'The best kind of rage with a gorgeous romance' BETH O'LEARY'Good For You is SO MUCH FUN! I enjoyed it so much!' MARIAN KEYES'I ADORED it . . . utterly hilarious and hugely emotionally intelligent' DAISY BUCHANANSometimes the people who give the best advice are the worst at taking it.Liv's furious - but you'd never know. As morning TV's go-to relationship therapist, she's built herself a no-nonsense, easy-breezy reputation.But when she's caught on video having a tiramisu-fuelled meltdown, she goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Suddenly everyone knows that the woman whose mantra is 'keep calm and carry a condom' can't keep her cool.Her boss gives her an ultimatum: anger management or unemployment. It should be simple, just six sessions stand between Liv and her old life. The problem is her therapist, Edward, who's insufferably perceptive and, worse still . . . devastatingly hot.Readers are loving Good For You.'Friendship, a love interest, a statement on society and good writing - yes, yes and yes''A gorgeous read and gorgeous romance''Lucy sure knows how to write her humans. Loved it''A literary version of nightclub bathroom conversation, but with added sparkle''An absolute hot mess and unflinchingly, annoyingly relatable'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKThe New York Times 'Best Books of the Year (So Far)'A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in a deeply moving novel of love, faith and survival, for readers of Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist and Anthony Doerr's All The Light We Cannot See'This made me cry on an airplane but it was worth it! A luscious, rich and moving novel, a beautiful, careful and profound book about survival and hope' Alice Winn, bestselling author of In Memoriam'An extraordinary book that reads like a thriller, written with the care of the most delicate psychological and historical fiction' Vogue'Best Books of 2025''A shocking story, made all the more stunning by the fact that it has its roots in true history' Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's KeeperIn sixteenth-century France, as the heiress to an aristocratic fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of privilege. Then she is orphaned, and her enigmatic and volatile guardian squanders her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to the new French colonies of North America. Isolated and afraid, Marguerite befriends her guardian's servant and the two develop an intense attraction. But when their relationship is discovered, they are brutally punished, abandoned on a small island with no hope for rescue.From a childhood dressed in gowns with laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she had never before needed.Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine,Isolatells the timeless story of a woman fighting for survival.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Charming, hilarious, and guaranteed to make you the most interesting person at any party. Or the most annoying' - Adam Rutherford'Weird and wonderful facts you didn't know you needed. Full of quirky nuggets of information and trivia' -Sun'Joyously bizarre facts in a new book from a QI brainbox' -Daily MailDrawn from aformer BBC QI Elf'slifetime's search for the weird and the wonderful, The Most Interesting Book in The World is a miscellany of things too strange to be true, yet somehow are. This remarkable treasury of tales and trivia will whisk you on a jaw-dropping journey through time and space, stopping off to marvel at only the obscure, the startling and the straight-up weird. In it, Edward Brooke-Hitching considers questions such as: - Why is a cat technically a liquid and a solid - How did nineteenth-century scientists attempt to signal aliens - Why did the Dutch once eat their prime minister Nowhere else will you find woven together the stories of the religious leader who attempted to build a robot messiah from a dining table, the anti-gravity 'air-walkers' of Victorian London, and the pirates who rode sheep; or practical advice for correctly exorcising a house and casting ancient love spells, along with recent scientific discoveries like the mould that can navigate a maze and that humans can glow in the dark. A unique hybrid of encyclopaedia, trivia and drunken-bar raconteur, all stitched together in one colossal Frankenstein volume packed full of images and photographs - this is the ultimate must-read for anyone looking to tickle the cortex of their curiosity.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A thoughtful and unvarnished account of a storied life and career' Guardian, Best Books of the YearAn honest, moving and long-awaited memoir from Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins. Growing up in the small Welsh town of Port Talbot, Sir Anthony Hopkins struggled in school and was deemed by his peers and parents to be a failure. But on a fateful Saturday night, he came across the 1948 film adaptation of Hamlet - which changed the course of his life forever.With candour and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles, as well as taking a deeply honest look at his personal life and battles with addiction.We Did OK, Kid is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years.'Honest, thoughtful and surprisingly tender' Mail on SundaySir Anthony Hopkins, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2025.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heart-wrenching and unforgettable contemporary romance about grief, healing, and second chances, where Josefine and Danieltwo souls from different worldslearn that sometimes love is the only way to find your way back to the surfaceHe can't stop thinking about her. She wants to forget him. But fate seems to have other plans. Josefine Resendiz is trying to survive the weight of grief while pretending her life hasn't come to a complete standstill. She doesn't know how to name what she's feeling or how to fix what feels broken inside her. All she knows is that staying afloat is getting harder by the day. Daniel Garcia looks like he has everything going for him. A gifted shortstop with a future everyone believes in, he carries himself with easy charm and quiet confidence. What no one sees is the guilt and loss he's been carrying since his brother's death, grief he's learned to hide behind smiles and discipline. That's until he stumbles upon Josefine on Christmas Day, by chance and at the wrong time, in a moment that was never meant to last. But some connections refuse to disappear. When their paths keep crossing, forgetting each other becomes impossible. Feelings surface. Defenses falter. Being together starts to feel like relief. As they grow closer, they are forced to face the question neither of them is ready to answer: What happens when love arrives before healing does, and letting go feels just as terrifying as holding on.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Jesus said to his first disciples, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men," he knew his "fishing" for souls would parallel the preparation, patience, success, failures, and frustrations of fishermen.There has seldom been a more important time for Christians to reclaim Jesus and his message for theirselves, families, communities, and nation. Yet Christian values have never been as unknown, forgotten, or sidetracked as they are now.Amid the social chaos now permeating America, Christianity is losing ground to other faiths on one hand and lack of faith on another. It's as if the light of the Christian faith is being hidden under the proverbial basket.Christianity must regain the commanding heights of public opinion in religious edifices, classrooms, and extracurricular settings from kindergarten through college; news broadcasts and entertainment venues; government, law schools, and courts of justice; and associations of volunteers. Proud acknowledgement of personal, family, and faith-based values should replace defensive cringe at their mere mention.Christians must commit themselves to adding and multiplying, not subtracting and dividing. We can do that in working with other believers who value each person as a unique creation. Jesus and His Fishermen motivates us to achieve that goal. We see evidence for this among young adults.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2025 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Gold Medal-winner 2025 American Book Fest Best Book Award Finalist A breakneck adventure of war, romance, and politics in the golden age of piracy.Captain William Kidd stands as one of the most notorious "pirate" outlaws ever, but his legend is tainted by a bed of lies. Having captivated imaginations for more than three hundred years and inspired many stories about pirates, troubling questions remain. Was he really a criminal or is the truth more inconvenient: that he was a buccaneer's worst nightmare, a revered pirate hunter turned fall guy for scheming politicians In Captain Kidd, his ninth-great-grandson, bestselling author Samuel Marquis, reveals the real story. Kidd was an English American privateer and leading New York husband and father. The King of England himself dubbed Kidd "trusty and well-beloved," and some historians describe him as a "worthy, honest-hearted, steadfast, much -enduring sailor" who was the "victim of a deliberate travesty of justice." With honors far more esteemed than the menacing Blackbeard, or any other sea rover at the turn of the seventeenth century, how can Kidd be considered both gentleman and pirate, both hero and villain Marquis' biography recreates Kidd's perilous world of explosive naval warfare and the daring integrity he exemplified as a pirate hunter, as well as the political scandal that entangled Kidd in BritishAmerican history, rocking the New World and the Old, and threatening England's valuable trade with India. Captain Kidd is both thrilling and tragic. Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America, rendering him a unique colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was fascinating, exciting, bizarre, and heartrending. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Times, Resident and Rough Trade Book of the YearLonglisted for the Penderyn Music Book Prize 2026'A warm and engaging memoir' Guardian'A beautifully told odyssey' Daily Express'A brilliant book' Mark Ellen, Word in Your EarThe long overdue reflection of life in The Smiths from their legendary drummer.As a band, the Smiths need no introduction. Formed in 1982 and disbanded in 1987, all four of their studio albums reached the top five in the UK charts. They are widely lauded as one of the most influential groups of all time.Mike is the last member of the band to release their autobiography and this is his no-holds-barred story of what it was like to play the drums in the Smiths. Throughout his honest and witty reflections, Mike answers the question he and bassist Andy Rourke used to often ask each other: 'Where did it all go right 'A lot of the Smiths' past is already canonised. Rather than retelling those well-documented iconic moments, in The Drums, Mike conveys 'the feeling' of his time in the band. His off-piste, frank and witty perspective allows him to re-contextualise fan favourite moments through a beautifully vulnerable, human insight into his life.The written history of the Smiths is not missing an encyclopedic account of everything that happened over the years; but Mike's honest, entertaining and deeply human memoir is what Smiths fans have been waiting for. This book truly conveys what it felt like to be a member of the Smiths.In The Drums, Mike Joyce finally gives us the perspective of the self-confessed biggest Smiths fan in the world who from the start was just some lad from the suburbs of Fallowfield who played the drums.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Welcome to The Unofficial Buffy the Vampire Slayer quiz book, the quizbook to test whether you're truly Scooby Gang material. (And don't worry - you won't have to battle it out over the Hellmouth to find the answers; just skip to page 173).Buffy the Vampire Slayer's puntastic monster-of-the-week formula saw our heroine face off against Big Bads and big feelings, proving an empowering recipe for timeless TV. Buffy fought vampires, demons and destiny itself, saving the world all the while cracking killer one-liners and looking damn cool doing it.Now the stakes are even higher with the ultimate quiz to determine if you're a bona fide Slayerette. Packed with trivia spanning more than 100 hours of Buffy - plus bonus round from the original movie - this is the test that separates the newbies from the chosen ones. So, what are we waiting for It's slaying time.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a radical new story about the birth of our species, The Origin of Language argues that it was not hunting, fighting, or tool-making that forced early humans to speak, but the inescapable need to care for our children.Journeying to the dawn of Homo sapiens, evolutionary biologist Madeleine Beekman reveals the 'happy accidents' hidden in our molecular biology -DNA, chromosomes, and proteins -that led to one of the most fateful events in the history of life on Earth: our giving birth to babies earlier in their development than our hominid cousins the Neanderthals and Denisovans. Faced with highly dependent infants requiring years of nurturing and protection, early human communities needed to cooperate and coordinate, and it was this unprecedented need for communication that triggered the creation of human language -and changed everything.Infused with cutting-edge science, sharp humour, and insights into the history of biology and its luminaries, Beekman weaves a narrative that's both enlightening and entertaining. Challenging the traditional theories of male luminaries like Chomksy, Pinker, and Harari, she invites us into the intricate world of molecular biology and its ancient secrets. The Origin of Language is a tour de force by a brilliant biologist on how a culture of cooperation and care have shaped our existence. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In contrast to the wave of noisy polemics around AI, AI For Good explores how, in practice, it can actually improve our lives and tells the stories of everyday citizens at the forefront of this new "AI entrepreneurship."AI is often framed as a force of radical transformation, either catapulting us into a utopian future or dragging us toward existential ruin. But this book tells a different story. It's not about high-profile tech CEOs who want to use AI to "break shit," but about a bunch of smart pragmatists using AI to make the world better. Josh Tyrangiel's journey into AI began with a late-night YouTube video featuring General Gustave Perna, the retired four-star general who orchestrated the distribution of Covid vaccines during Operation Warp Speed. Perna's successand the end of the pandemicdepended on AI's practical ability to synthesize and standardize vast amounts of logistical data. AI wasn't the hero of the storyit was the tool that helped real people get things done. This book follows those people, who make up a kind of AI counterculture. It explores AI's quiet revolution in government services, medicine, education, and human connectionplaces where it's being used to amplify human judgment rather than replace it. It tells the stories of teachers, doctors, and bureaucrats who often stumbled into AI as a means to solve specific, tangible problems, often with no prior software expertise. While the loudest voices in AI debate doomsday scenarios and trillion-dollar market opportunities, this book focuses on those working in the messy, incremental, but deeply impactful space of AI practice. However, there is one big caveatsuccess is not guaranteed. Change is hard. Institutions move slowly. But even in failure there are lessons for everyone who's interested in using AIcarefully, thoughtfullyto build a better world today.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi, a galvanizing stand-alone contemporary fantasy following a burnt-out reproductive health care worker as she fights back against escalating attacks on her clinic and the malevolent forces in hot pursuit of her newly acquired power.As a reproductive health care worker in Chicago, Nisha is barely staying afloat in the ocean of abortion bans, screaming protestors, and her own all-consuming depression. When she escapes to the Indian art exhibit at her favorite museum for a brief respite, Nisha suddenly finds herself bleeding, disoriented, and collapsed on the ground. The last thing she remembers is the statue that beckoned her to touch it. In the days that follow, Nisha feels a strange power coursing within her, one that attracts a host of dangerous and enigmatic characters who covet it for themselves. Facing threats both otherworldly and distinctly human, Nisha must navigate uncertain alliances to piece together the centuries-old mystery of her odd and terrifying abilities. And as danger closes in on her loved ones, community, and the clinic she's determined to protect, Nisha must make a choice about the life she wants-and fight all the demons standing in her way to get it.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The New Novel from the author of Lie With Me'Doomed youth, simmering desire and 100-proof nostalgia is what Besson does - and he does it very well . . . perfect reading for a heatwave . . . this novel made me nostalgic for the sultry summers I never had' The Times'This is a poignant, haunting beach read about loss of innocence, the precariousness of existence, and that painful period of adolescence when the only language available is totally inadequate to the circumstances.' Daily MailOn an island off the coast of France, six teenagers come together for a summer of desire and discovery until one of them vanishes forever, leaving the rest with an enduring mysteryTell me, do you know why the most beautiful love stories must always end badly In the summer of 1985, on a scruffy resort island off the coast of France, six teenagers-five boys and one girl-band together for a final golden season before adulthood. Their days are drenched in sun and freedom, and their nights simmer with secrets, jealousy, and longing. Philippe is drawn to Nicolas, the quiet new boy who sees him in a way that no one else does. As their bond deepens, part of Nicolas remains unreachable-until a sudden tragedy brings their summer to a brutal end.The Summer Boy is a lush and unforgettable autobiographicaltale,capturing the ineffable summers of youth in amber. Celebrated novelist Philippe Besson has shaped his memories into an aching meditation on how one summer night-and one fierce connection-can echo across a lifetime.'An effective evocation of a simpler, pre-digital world brimming with nostalgia' Mail on Sunday.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wake up and take control of your life!One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want in life is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. But there is unlimited power that lies dormant within us all. We all have a sleeping giant within us. Each of us has our own bit of genius just waiting to be tapped. It might be a talent for art or music. It might be a special way of relating to the ones you love. It might be a genius for selling or innovating or reaching out in your business or your career. Most people have no idea of the giant capacity we can immediately command when we concentrate all of our resources on mastering a single area of our lives.With 4 million copies sold, this new edition of Awaken the Giant Within serves as a powerful wake-up call for a new generation of readers. Robbins helps you raise your standards, change the core beliefs that are keeping you from where you want to go, and gives you strategies for quickly producing the results you desire.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Julie Elion, a renowned sports psychologist, reveals her methods for achieving elite performance in sports, work and life, drawing from her experience with top PGA Tour earners and championship winners.Over the past twenty-five years, Julie Elion has been the silent force behind some of the most prominent athletes of our time. Her clients on the PGA Tour, who have included Justin Thomas, Max Homa and Wyndam Clark, have racked up over $500 million in career earnings and twenty-five major championship wins. Known as 'Stealth' for her discreet but potent coaching style, Elion has been honing her unique methods for decades. Now, she's ready to share her winning strategies in this transformative guide which blends sport psychology and mindfulness to help improve the way you think, perform and succeed.Elion's approach goes far beyond traditional sports psychology. Her philosophy is holistic. By integrating classical sport psychology tools focused on behavioral and cognitive cues with a deeper appreciation and understanding of oneself, she helps individuals unlock peak performance. Her clients gain insight into their personal history, character, family and relationships, and then use those insights to become stronger athletes and leaders. Elion has worked one-on-one with business leaders, executives and teams across various sports, including the NBA, NFL, MLB, WMBA and LPGA.Packed with practical tools, Mastering Your Mental Game will help you overcome mental blocks, build resilience, and reach your highest potential. Whether you're a golfer chasing championships, an athlete pursuing greatness or a professional striving for career breakthroughs, Elion's insights will give you the edge you need to achieve excellence.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's the Creature Crime of the Century! Peaches Jones is a brilliant and unconventional young girl with an amazing power.she can talk to monsters! Always accompanied by her best friend, Jonny the Golem, Peaches is travelling the world recruiting a small team of strange beasts and beings so she can carry out a big heist. Hot on her heels are a team of government agents, led by Agent Daffodil, determined from keeping Peaches from her prize. Written by Ned Hartley (Bananaman) and featuring the vibrant art of Dan Boultwood (It Came!), Peaches is an exciting and unique addition to the world of British comic book characters.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first novel in a dazzling epic fantasy trilogy inspired by Japanese folklore and Studio Ghibli, set within a mythical archipelago brimming with dragons and Sun Spirits, high-tech hackers and bubble tea. Life is hard for the inhabitants of Rainshadow City, a place where poverty and corruption are rife and where they are terrorised by an underground criminal organisation known as the Lucky Crows. Toshiko, Jun and Mei Kawakami are a family, bonded through loyalty if not blood, who live outside the law and who are seeking revenge for the murder of their beloved 'aunt' Reiko. Haru is the son of the Emperor, destined to one day rule over the Archipelago and uphold his mother's ignoble legacy, but he is more interested in making friends with the magical Sun Spirits it seems only he can see. Theo, forced to leave his homeland, is a reluctant foot-soldier for the Lucky Crows. He doesn't want to be a gangster, but as an illegal immigrant to the city, his choices are severely limited. When Toshiko steals a dragon pearl from the leader of the Crows, it sets them all on a thrilling path which will determine the future of Rainshadow City. Set across two days and peopled with unforgettable characters, The Rainshadow Orphans blends fantasy and science fiction to explore what it means to stand up to corruption and take charge of destiny.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first book in a brand NEW horse series full of heart, set in an inner city riding stables. Perfect for fans of Heartland andTracy Beaker.Eleven-year-old Pres can barely remember her mum. Now, she's leaving behind her foster parents to go and live in the city with her eccentric Aunty Janelle.Here she discovers Stableheart, a riding stables in the heart of the city, and meets Hero, a bay pony who has his own secrets.Hero won't let anyone touch him, let alone ride him. But Pres knows all about difficult pasts and together they'll learn that sometimes to make a place a home, you have to let the past catch up with you . .A contemporary horse series with a diverse cast of characters, for children who love horses.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A story about stories within stories, as four interconnected mysteries take the reader through the ages, from Shakespeare's day to a 19th-century Gothic former Priory, to 1920s Venice, and finally to 1940s California, from the internationally bestselling author of The Turnglass.We begin with the last testament of William Shakespeare as he investigates the real-life murder mystery of his friend, playwright Christopher Marlowe.The second story is a 19th-century Gothic tale about the discovery of Shakespeare's manuscript, set in an isolated former Priory, now a clinic for those who cannot sleep.The third is a lighter Golden Age detective tale set in Venice, where private investigator Honora Feldman looks into a baffling case of theft and murder in the British expat community, with the Gothic story at its heart.And finally, a 1940s American Noir, as Ken Kourian finds that a serial killer is recreating all the murders in The Waterfall, the companion book to his friend Oliver Tooke's The Turnglass.The Waterfall is a beguiling and intricate mystery that cements Gareth Rubin's position as one of the most original authors writing today.PRAISE FOR THE TURNGLASS, THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER:'This is a story about stories and their perspectives, the passage of time and the slow march of the inevitable. Vivid, resonant, melancholy and beautiful' JANICE HALLETT'Rubin has pulled off the difficult trick of writing an ambitious novel that is also an easy, enjoyable read' THE TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH'A bold, breathtaking piece of writing that absolutely nails its two books in one conceit. I doubt I'll ever read anything like it again, which is the highest compliment I can offer' STUART TURTON'A stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery. a thrilling delight' CHRIS WHITAKER'An intricate and thoroughly mesmerising tale of family plots and schemes across several generations' GUARDIAN, THRILLER OF THE YEAR'Your initial amazement at his ingenuity comes to sit alongside an appreciation for the heart and depth he brings to his stories. A risky idea, beautifully executed' DAILY TELEGRAPHPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 528 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A laugh-out-loud romcom about female rage, public shame and learning to take your own advice, from the bestselling author of Book Boyfriend and Seven Exes.'The best kind of rage with a gorgeous romance' BETH O'LEARY'Good For You is SO MUCH FUN! I enjoyed it so much!' MARIAN KEYES'I ADORED it . . . utterly hilarious and hugely emotionally intelligent' DAISY BUCHANANSometimes the people who give the best advice are the worst at taking it.Liv's furious - but you'd never know. As morning TV's go-to relationship therapist, she's built herself a no-nonsense, easy-breezy reputation.But when she's caught on video having a tiramisu-fuelled meltdown, she goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Suddenly everyone knows that the woman whose mantra is 'keep calm and carry a condom' can't keep her cool.Her boss gives her an ultimatum: anger management or unemployment. It should be simple, just six sessions stand between Liv and her old life. The problem isher therapist, Edward, who's insufferably perceptive and, worse still . . . devastatingly hot.Readers are loving Good For You.'Friendship, a love interest, a statement on society and good writing - yes, yes and yes''A gorgeous read and gorgeous romance''Lucy sure knows how to write her humans. Loved it''A literary version of nightclub bathroom conversation,but with added sparkle''An absolute hot mess and unflinchingly, annoyingly relatable'Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -How much would you sacrifice for love What would you trade for power How far would you go for family The Winter family are worth billions. But only they know their success is built upon a sinister deal with the devil - each Winter possesses a unique supernatural gift to ensure their power and influence, but in exchange for their souls.Nineteen-year-old black sheep of the family Cicely's gift is for uncovering secrets, which doesn't make her very popular. But, when her family are threatened, and her uncle is found dead, they need her for the first time. When the clues point to Soren, a boy the family banished years ago, Cicely must choose between loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for the person who is trying to destroy them.A dark and twisty romantasy thriller, perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games, Succession and One Of Us is Lyingfrom the bestselling author of Good Girls Die First.Praise for Our Wicked Gifts:'Thrilling, frightening and devastatingly romantic, Kathryn Foxfield has created a chilling world of privilege, secrets and magic.' Amy McCaw, author of They Own the Night'Darkly hilarious and utterly thrilling, Our Wicked Gifts blends the biting wit of Succession with a touch of magic and murder. With a captivating forbidden romanceand explosive twists at every turn, Our Wicked Giftsis the romantasy thriller of my dreams. A spellbinding exploration of wealth, power, and discovering who we truly are.' Emily Cooper, author of Season of Fear.'Dark yet vivid, macabre yet whimsical, brilliantly imaginative, tenderly haunting and beautifully written: Our Wicked Gifts is an unforgettable story about secrets, belonging and sacrifice.' Morgan Owen, author ofThe Girl With No SoulPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 416 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKThe New York Times 'Best Books of the Year (So Far)'A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in a deeply moving novel of love, faith and survival, for readers of Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist and Anthony Doerr's All The Light We Cannot See'This made me cry on an airplane but it was worth it! A luscious, rich and moving novel, a beautiful, careful and profound book about survival and hope' Alice Winn, bestselling author of In Memoriam'An extraordinary book that reads like a thriller, written with the care of the most delicate psychological and historical fiction' Vogue'Best Books of 2025''A shocking story, made all the more stunning by the fact that it has its roots in true history' Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's KeeperIn sixteenth-century France, as the heiress to an aristocratic fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of privilege. Then she is orphaned, and her enigmatic and volatile guardian squanders her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to the new French colonies of North America. Isolated and afraid, Marguerite befriends her guardian's servant and the two develop an intense attraction. But when their relationship is discovered, they are brutally punished, abandoned on a small island with no hope for rescue.From a childhood dressed in gowns with laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she had never before needed.Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine,Isolatells the timeless story of a woman fighting for survival.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From the bestselling author of The North Wind and The West Wind comes a sizzling fantasy romance novel inspired by Sleeping Beauty andthe Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur Princess Sarai of Ammara has less than three months to live before death claims her. Cursed as a child to die on her twenty-fifth nameday, she will do whatever it takes to secure her realm's future, including an arranged marriage to Prince Balior, a handsome young noble from a neighbouring kingdom. But another man vies for her attention as well: Notus, the South Wind, god of the desert breeze, and Sarai's ex-lover. Sarai is determined to stay away from the god who betrayed her and honor her father's plan. But Prince Balior has an agenda of his own, and as Sarai learns more about her betrothed, she realises he might be a dangerous threat to her people. So despite her hatred for Notus, she fakes their engagement to escape the arranged marriage and unearth Prince Balior's true motives surrounding his obsession with the menacing labyrinth that sits in the palace's grounds. But darker forces are at work, and time is running out. Together with Notus, Sarai must face the horrors dwelling inside the labyrinth to save herself and her realm but in order to succeed, she must confront her pain and the monsters she carries within herself? The South Wind is a brand-new standalone fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance from TikTok sensation Alexandria Warwick. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Raven Kennedy.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 432 pp. Englisch. …