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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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 big prank becomes a big yikes in this second book in the New Norm middle grade series about surviving the cringe and chaos of middle school both online and IRL.It only takes a stack of sticky notes to start the great prank challenge at Meadowview Middle School. Now everything and everyone is a potential target, and no one wants to be caught off guard in 4K. Norm's prank was a flop, but Mia's idea is genius and Norm is all in. But when their prank brings more chaos than likes, no one is laughing. With upset students and angry faculty working together to hunt down the culprit, Norm and Mia must fix the mess or face the fire. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -An ode to female friendship and girlhood, this is the bestselling\* YA debut from YouTuber, podcaster and presenter, G. Forsyth Read, perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.Nel, Flo, Maggie and Nicole haven't been friends for years. Caught in the limbo summer between college and uni, each of the girls are at a precipice, deciding the direction of the rest of their lives. That's when the notifications come through. They'd forgotten all about the time-capsule text messages they sent each other two years ago. Messages full of confessions, feelings and secrets that force them back together again . . . before they break apart.- Shining a spotlight on themes of body image, sexuality, romance, unhealthy relationships and toxic shock syndrome- For readers aged 14+, this is coming-of-age contemporary fiction at its finest- G. Forsyth Read is one half of the dynamic duo, Ally & G - hosts of the social series Backseat Driver, and the Leave a Message podcastTexts from Readers ¿¿'I'm genuinely obsessed. I feel like this book healed parts of sixteen-year-old me. A masterpiece!''This is the kind of book I WISH my eighteen-year-old self could have read. So special. So important.''So relatable in so many ways - validating, refreshing.'\*Texts We Never Sent was a TCM YA paperback #1 09/06/2026Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -No life but the one you make, no rights but the ones you take!In the near future, human rights aren't guaranteed, but they are for sale. Without your rights, you're just a mujina, with no place to call your own and no laws to protect you. But if the laws don't apply to you, you can do anything you want. You just need the skills to back it up. And if you're really good, you can really make a killing.There are two main rules for being an assassin, and Ubume has always followed them welldon't let emotions get in the way, and don't lose. But ever since she got caught up in Juno and Terumi's weird little found family, she's felt herself slipping. Maybe she's not cut out to be a soulless killing machine anymore. Maybe it's time for her to take her soul back.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 196 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -What would happen if the US elected a 17 year old as President Find out in this sizzling, genre-busting YA political thriller from bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil.When 17 year old Benton Young uploads a video daring the world to elect him as US President, the video goes viral. Young people have lost all faith in their leaders, and Benton's video ignites a national revolution . . . resulting in Benton as President.Inspired, young people from across the globe take to the streets, and soon eight of the world's most powerful nations are led by teenagers. Their mission: to set a bold new course for the future. But, on the eve of their first global summit, one of the leaders is murdered in cold blood . . . and Benton is the only suspect.Now Benton must untangle a deadly web of secrets, betrayal and power plays to prove his innocence. The world's future - and his own - is on the line . . .With globe-spanning action, shocking twists and an electric new brand of storytelling, YOUNG WORLD is a heartstopping thriller that asks: what happens when the future really does belong to the young - A genre-busting YA thriller of teen leaders, murder, and revolution- Told in a stunning mixed-media style with 150+ explosive neon-orange visuals- Perfect for fans of fast-paced, high-stakes thrillers like The Hunger Games, All That's Left in the World and The Inheritance Games- Themes include: power, greed, betrayal, activism, revolution, found family, love, friendship, finding your voiceREAD THE BOOK! JOIN THE REVOLUTION!Praise for Young World:'A neon-bright, post-modern, action-movie Coachella party of a book. Young World proves Chainani is the UNHINGED VISIONARY we always suspected him to be.' - E. LOCKHART, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WE WERE LIARS'Chainani has outdone himself. Young World is FEROCIOUS, FUNNY, WICKEDLY SMART, and GROUNDBREAKING. It will keep you guessing until the very end. A masterpiece by a true innovator.' - MARIE LU, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LEGEND'The PERFECT READ for our tumultuous times.' - VERONICA ROTH, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DIVERGENT'I devoured this book in one sitting. Part Hunger Games, part John Green, Young World is a fast-paced thrill ride. UTTERLY UNFORGETTABLE.' - LYNN PAINTER, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BETTER THAN THE MOVIES(School for Good and Evil debuted on theNew York Times bestseller list in2013)Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 480 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -"Abigail Savitch-Lew opens up doors to a Brooklyn world that most of us will never see. She reveals the convergence of cultures that is the real New York to life with flair and grace that make this an utterly enjoyable read." James McBride, New York Times bestselling author of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store In the vein of Happiness Falls and Family Lore, a gripping story of family history and political upheaval centered around a Chinese family-owned restaurant in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and its impact on the neighborhood's Jewish and Black residents over the course of a century.In 1978, two tenements on Livonia Avenue in Brownsville burn to the ground, killing one resident and displacing dozens of others. It remains unclear who set the buildings ablaze, but the survivors are convinced the culprit is Mr. Wong. Who exactly is Mr. Wong, and what allegedly drove him to this extraordinary act of violence, is the question that consumes this novel as it plunges into four generations of Wong family history. First is Koon Lai, an immigrant who runs a Chinese restaurant on Livonia Avenue; second, his son Richard, a man desperate for his own chance at the American Dream; and third, Jason, a poet who seeks his escape in the bohemian counterculture of the 1970s, but finds himself an unwitting participant in Brooklyn's gentrification. In the 21st century, Jason's daughter Sadie returns to Brownsville as a journalist, determined to unravel the mystery of what happened decades earlier on the night the buildings blazed. Joining together the present and the past is the community organizer Lina Rodriguez Armstrong, who was also displaced by that fire and who has spent the intervening years fighting for the rights of Brownsville's residents and organizing a Livonia Avenue community land trust. A stunning debut from a new talent, Livonia Chow Mein contemplates how the American pursuit of freedom relies on a collective amnesia and challenges us to consider what it would take for us to truly live in harmony.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 368 pp. Englisch.…