Sourcebooks aug 2025 (110 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cozy up this fall with your little one and this adorable Halloween board book from the USA Today bestselling author, Sandra Magsamen!What is the sweetest treat of all Sharing special moments with your little one! From watching the leaves change color to dressing up in costumes for trick or treat fun, this heartwarming book for babies and toddlers is the perfect way to introduce the concept of Halloween and let your little one know you're by their side through every autumn adventure. Record treasured memories with a special bonus page of write-in prompts all about your little one to cherish forever. Filled with charming illustrations, gentle rhyming text, and plenty of Halloween heart, this adorable elephant board book is made for little hands, ages 0-3, and is the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season.The perfect gender-neutral baby Halloween gift, boo basket stuffer, festive gift for new parents at baby showers or nesting parties, or delightful read-aloud for simply expressing the love you have for the little ones in your life all throughout fall!My little pumpkin, Halloween is a great big treat. It's something wonderful and it's pretty sweet!When the leaves on the trees turn yellow, orange, and red, that's when the magic begins to spread.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes a standalone contemporary romance filled with heartache and dreams, set against the backdrop of Hollywood's glitz and glamour.Lexington Hall and I were never supposed to collide - he, the golden boy of Hollywood, and me, a small-town dreamer with stars in my eyes. But when we shared the stage in our high school musical, something ignited.Then, just as quickly, it all fell apart, leaving my dreams in pieces.Now, four years later, Lex is a household name, turning our past into a television sensation. He's spun our story for the world to see, while I'm still haunted by what we lost.With millions obsessed over the 'real' Stevie St. James, Lex reappears with an offer too tempting to turn down: a fake romance to keep the buzz alive, in exchange for the financial freedom I desperately need.I convince myself I can play the part. But as old feelings resurface and new risks emerge, the line between fiction and reality begins to blur.Dreams are easy to chase - but falling for the guy who shattered mine could cost me everything.Dream On is a poignant fake dating romance full of relatable angst, lofty dreams, and the transcendental power that a second chance can have.TropesSecond Chance RomanceFake DatingHollywood StarContemporary Romance.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A delightful new bedtime board book series from the #1 science author for kids! Say goodnight while learning about nature in this adorable bedtime book.Little critters have to go to bed just like you. And now it's time to say night night! Night night ladybug, with your shiny red shellNight night butterfly, with your bright orange wingsNight night bumblebee with your fuzzy yellow furNight night caterpillar, with your wiggly green bodyFollow along and say goodnight to each of these sweet creatures and point out all the colors of the rainbow too. Every spread features an interesting fact about the animal as well. Mikecz, Melanie (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Utterly addictive and smolderingly sexy' - DANIELLE L. JENSEN, New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in BloodFrom USA Today bestselling author and BookTok favourite Olivia Wildenstein comes a gorgeous Deluxe Edition of the first book in the lush and epic Kingdom of Crows romantasy series, featuring stained edges, a brand-new bonus scene and never-before-seen artwork.\*\*\*Free the crows, Fallon, and they will make you queen.All her life, Fallon Rossi has been marked by her half-humanity. Nearly every pure-blooded faerie at court has looked down on her for her curved ears, lack of magic, and fondness for water serpents - but never Dante, the Prince of Luce. The flirtatious royal has held Fallon'sheart ever since he gave her her first kiss.But as doubts creep in of how a Fae prince and a halfling could ever have lasting happiness together, Fallon finds hope in an oracle's prophecy: she will be queen, but first, she must free the crows.Confused yet determined, Fallon embarks on the hunt that could give her everything she's wanted but couldn't have: power, respect, perhaps even acceptance, and most desirably, her prince. But unknown to Fallon, her quest will unleash more than just her destiny, and when the ancient demon awakens, he plans to have Fallon all for himself.House of Beating Wings begins a tantalising and magical journey through a richly realised high fantasy world, perfect for fans of Piper CJ, Scarlett St. Clair and Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR books.TropesRomantasyForbidden RomanceFae RomanceFated MatesTreacherous QuestMagicless x FaeTouch Her and DieThe Kingdom of Crows Series:House of Beating WingsHouse of Pounding HeartsHouse of Striking OathsPraise for the Kingdom of Crows series:'Unputdownable! House of Beating Wings is a fantastical delight of a book, rich with its imagination and lush with its storytelling.' - RuNyx, New York Times bestselling author of Gothikana'Packed full of action, magic, suspense, steam, and swoony romance, this is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat rollercoaster ride.' - Siobhan Davis, USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author'A must read for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout' - G.K. DEROSA, author of Darkblood Academy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Blair Witch Project meets Fyre Fest in this chilling horror thriller from the USA Today bestselling author of The Haunting of Ashburn House, Dead of Winter and Hunted.It was supposed to be the party of the century: miles of idyllic white sand beaches, lush jungle foliage.and a dark legend nobody dreamed might be all too true.When an online influencer and several hundred of his most loyal fans land on Prosperity Island, the plan is simple: five days of elaborate games, drinking, and suntanned fun.For one attendee, a week in paradise should have been a welcome respite. The only survivor of an infamous cult, Ruth wants nothing more than to keep her head down and not draw attention. She's spent decades outrunning her blood-soaked childhood, and her identity is a closely held secret.But then the true history of the island is revealed.along with its sinister connection to Ruth's past. As guests go missing and games turn deadly, Ruth and the rest of the attendees are forced to question whether they've really been invited to paradise.or whether something much darker - and far bloodier - is waiting for them just beyond the bonfire's light.Darcy Coates delivers a bloody and chilling suspense thriller with a sinister mystery on a deadly island - how bad can things get TropesHorror ThrillerSuspenseMystery ThrillerMysterious IslandDeadly Games.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE UK NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER\*From the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Housemaid, The Boyfriend, and The Tenant comes a story of monstrous motherhood. She gave you a life. Now she wants yours.\*\*\*She was promised a miracle. She got more than she bargained for.Abby wants a baby more than anything.But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future.That is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer to serve as a surrogate. It's an offer that will make all of Abby's dreams come true.But soon, strange things start happening. And it turns out Monica isn't who she says she is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has an unspeakable secret.And she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.Freida McFadden delivers a page-turner that redefines what it means to be in the family way, with gut-wrenching twists and pulse-pounding thrills that will keep you hooked until the suspenseful conclusion.TropesPsychological ThrillerSuspenseMystery ThrillerDangerous SecretAlso by Freida McFadden:Do Not DisturbThe TenantWard DThe CrashThe BoyfriendThe Housemaid is WatchingThe Perfect SonThe CoworkerThe Locked DoorNever LieThe TeacherThe InmateOne by One\*The Surrogate Mother was the UK's #1 bestselling title during its release week (August 2025, Nielsen BookScan).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation Piper CJ comes the second book in a standalone dark romantasy duology, set in the beloved universe of The Night and Its Moon. Discover the origins of demons and darkness, unravel Gyrradin's twisted history, meet the mother of monsters, and uncover the politics behind the sprawling, bloody continent in the Villains books.\*\*\*Betrayal carved the path; vengeance will light the way.Manifestation is meant to be the glorious gift of the All Mother, but wherever Princess Ophir goes, chaos and demons follow. After escaping her attempted assassination in Tarkhany, Ophir and her companions seek refuge in the castle of Raascot while the monsters she's created rage in the southern kingdoms.Torn between the past that scarred her and the future before her, love and rage fuel the princess's history-making steps. Ophir is now engaged to marry Raascot's King Ceneth, the love of her murdered sister Caris, but her heart remains split between two sworn enemies who have become her closest companions: the secretive siren Dwyn and the shadowy spy Tyr.All the while, Tarkhany's Queen Zita prepares a meeting of the continent's monarchs, and alliances old and new will be tested as vengeance clouds politics and hearts. Gyrradin is in a volatile era, and change is inevitable. Curious eyes from around the continent turn to see what the princess will do as the clock runs out for her to make the most important decision Gyrradin has known.Will she save her world, or burn it all down Acclaimed romantasy author Piper CJ returns to the world of The Night and Its Moon with the Villains prequel series: a wickedly compelling dark fantasy romance with magic and spice aplenty.TropesLove TriangleRomantasyDark RomanceLGBTQ+Spicy RomanceGods and DemonsAlso by Piper CJ:The Villains PrequelsA Chill in the FlameA Frozen PyreThe Night & Its Moon SeriesThe Night and Its MoonThe Sun and Its ShadeThe Gloom Between StarsThe Dawn and Its LightNo Other Gods SeriesThe Deer and the DragonThe Fox and the Falcon. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Welcome back to the quirky, romantic small town of Blue Moon Bend: home to this enticing romantic comedy series from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over and the fan-favourite Riley Thorn books.\*\*\*A small town romance featuring a klutzy romance novelist running from her past and the sexy sheriff who's like a human lie detector.'I want to be upfront with you. No surprises, no secrets. I want you, Eva. And I think you might be it for me.'Romance novelist Eva Merrill is a hot mess running from her past. She doesn't mind telling a fib or two to protect her secrets and her family. It's too bad that she moved to the nosiest small town in the world with Sheriff Sexy - the tall, well-built, human lie detector. He's showing way too much interest in her and treating every conversation like it's an interrogation.Maybe that's because she accidentally showed him her boobs in the middle of downtown Blue Moon. Or maybe it's because he thinks she's about to commit a crime. It's definitely not that he's attracted to her. That only happens in her novels.Donovan Cardona loves his nice, quiet hometown, and he's got some pretty strong feelings when it comes to a certain klutzy redhead, too. But his gut says she's hiding something. Just when he starts to peel back those layers to get to the naked truth, the entire town loses its collective mind - and its inhibitions.Can he save the girl from her past and the town from itself Lucy Score brings to life the 'nosiest small town in upstate New York' in this charming and compelling romantic comedy - the fifth in a series of romcom romps through the small but lively town of Blue Moon Bend.TropesOpposites AttractRomantic ComedySmall TownForced ProximityContemporary RomanceThe Blue Moon Series:No More SecretsFall into TemptationThe Last Second ChanceNot Part of the PlanHolding on to ChaosThe Fine Art of Faking ItWhere It All BeganThe Mistletoe Kisser.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Witch your little one a happy Halloween with this punny touch-and-feel board book!Skelebrate the spooky season with this interactive board book from the USA Today bestselling series that brought you I Love You Like No Otter! Full of sensory features, adorable illustrations, and punderful rhymes, this book is the purrfect way to tell your little one bat you love them. From sequins to fur, each page is defrightfully interactive and faboolously cute!A charming story of encouragement and love for children ages 0-3, this spooktacular book makes a fangtastic gift for Halloween, read-aloud, or any time of year!Trick-or-treat, my pumpkin.Bugs and kisses.I love you!More adorable stories from Punderland, the perfect gift for any occasion:- I Love You Like No Otter - A USA TODAY bestseller!- Somebunny Loves You - A USA TODAY bestseller!- I Love You a Ho-Ho Lot!- I Love You a Bunch!- Happy Meow-loween Little Pumpkin- You're the Apple of My Pie- and more. Selbert, Kathryn (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From USA Today bestselling author Sav R. Miller comes the first in a dazzling spin-off trilogy focusing on the children of the original Monsters & Muses books: a dark and twisted contemporary romance inspired by the Greek Furies, set at an exclusive (and dangerous) university.\*\*\*Sometimes the pomegranate doesn't fall far from the tree.Asher Anderson is angry. At the world, at himself, at the way his best friend Lucy Wolfe seems determined to tune out this buzzing connection between them. He doesn't mean to solve all his problems with violence, but maybe he has too much of his father in him. That's why the faculty at Avernia College hates him, right Because of the 'evil' blood in his veins He should know better than to darken the old, ivy-covered university's door, but it's practically a law of the universe: wherever Lucy goes, Asher follows. Even if that means entering a twisting labyrinth of secret societies, human sacrifices, and a very personal history soaked in blood.Lucy is used to being an outcast. She's even used to Asher being her dark, brooding shadow. What she isn't used to is him shattering her resolve by taking her up against library bookshelves as she desperately pretends her heart hasn't always been his. She should know better than to play with fire, but with unexplained deaths and pointed threats ripping apart the university's fabric, Asher and Lucy soon find themselves at the centre of the turmoil, where they'll have to confront their feelings - or die trying.The riveting and steamy Monsters & Muses series continues in Monsters Within - a gripping, pulse-pounding trilogy of dark spin-offs for fans of Greek mythology-inspired romance.TropesDark College RomanceFriends to LoversDark AcademiaSpicy RomanceGreek MythologyMonsters & Muses - The Series that Started it All:Promises and Pomegranates (Hades & Persephone)Vipers and Virtuosos (Orpheus & Eurydice)Oaths and Omissions (Helen of Troy)Arrows and Apologies (Apollo & Daphne)Souls and Sorrows (Eros & Psyche)Liars and Liaisons (Pan & Echo).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The most exciting romantasy debut of the year promises an epic slow burn fantasy romance inspired by Sri Lankan mythology, for readers of Sarah J. Maas, Scarlett St. Clair and Tasha Suri's The Jasmine Throne.\*\*\*A fierce orphaned young woman with an affinity for poisons and revenge would do anything to end the reign of heartless rajas - even sell her soul to the most dangerous cursed god of all: the Blood Yakka, Reeri.Anula Ramanayake of Anuradhapura calculated her ascent the moment she was orphaned, when her village burned in an endless war and the gods forsook her prayers. First, she would marry the raja. Then, she would poison him and take the throne for herself and her people. But when an unexpected coup thwarts her careful plans, Anula is left with one desperate option. She offers her soul to the cursed gods she renounced in exchange for the crown.In the Second Heavens, Reeri the Blood Yakka, the most dangerous and powerful of his clan, hears her prayer. For aeons, he's waited for such a valuable offering - one that could finally give him the chance to kill his divine tormentor and return his fellow Yakkas to their former glory on earth. Reeri accepts Anula's bargain, tethering them until their goals are achieved.or until they die.As the war presses on, Anula must move quickly or lose her chance to become the first raejina. But while she is skilled at many things, especially in stopping hearts, the closer she grows to Reeri, the more she finds her own heart at risk. And when the time comes to fight enemies both human and divine, Anuradhapura and the Heavens will never be the same.An enchanting and captivating debut, Her Soul for a Crown is an enemies to lovers romantasy tale from a fresh and singular new voice in the genre. Complete with deeply realised world-building and brought to life with beautiful character art, a world map and a glossary of terms, this is one fantasy romance adventure that genre adherents cannot afford to miss.TropesRomantasyEnemies to Lovers Slow Burn RomanceForced ProximityOnly One BedHe Falls FirstCourt Intrigue.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - LIMITED AVAILABILITY: This Deluxe Edition print run is subject to availability while stocks last. Once stock has been depleted, a non-Deluxe version may be sent as a replacement. Order early to avoid disappointmentCatharina Maura's bestselling Windsors series continues with The Broken Vows: an angsty, fast-paced contemporary romance full of emotional twists and turns.\*\*\*Celeste and Zane are childhood rivals, inheriting their rivalry from their grandparents before them. Except the line between love and hate is thinner than expected. When Celeste returns from college overseas, Zane asks for a chance to show her he's no longer the childish boy she grew up with.The two date, despite the odds, and despite the disapproval of their families. Just as they've decided to forge ahead and get married, tragedy strikes and forces them apart, leading Celeste to believe Zane cheated on her with her best friend - who takes her own life after confessing.As a result, she attempts to sabotage our (innocent) hero, who in turn brings her family's company to the brink of ruin, only for both sets of grandparents to intervene and enforce a merger.and an arranged marriage between the two.The two learn to be together again, and the longer they're married, the clearer it becomes that the truth is subjective. Together, they must learn to overcome their past - and build a future from the ruins.The captivating fourth book in the fan-favourite Windsors series is an intoxicating enemies to lovers romance, full of rich drama and irresistible charm perfect for lovers of contemporary romance stories.TropesArranged MarriageEnemies to LoversBillionaire RomanceSpicy RomanceChildhood RivalsThe Windsors Series:The Wrong BrideThe Temporary WifeThe Unwanted MarriageThe Broken VowsThe Secret FiancéeThe Devious Husband.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katee Robert delivers another deliciously dark enemies to lovers romance that puts a scorching twist on the myth of Hades, Hercules and Megaera.\*\*\*Once upon a time, I was a prince.A single night with Megaera and I'm willing to do anything to save her from Hades, the man holding her captive, victim to his every whim. A bargain with the devil himself seems a small price to pay in order for Megaera to go free. Until I learn that she's exactly where she wants to be.She's Queen to Hades's King.And I'm the fool who walked right into their trap. The same fool who desires them both as much as I hate them. I can't resist Megaera's touch - or stop from being drawn to Hades's dark desires. By the time I realise just how deep a game he's playing, it may be too late.For all of us.A classic myth takes a turn for the decidedly wicked in the second Wicked Villains book, a spicy and dark contemporary romance about sexy modern villains getting their due. TropesDark RomanceEnemies to LoversGreek MythologySpicy RomancePolyamory.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sprinkle birthday wishes on your babycakes with this a-dough-ably punny board book for babies and toddlers from the USA Today bestselling series that brought you I Love You Like No Otter!Party hats off to the little one that cakes life so wonderful! Tell your cupcake how much you love them with this sweet and punny birthday board book filled with party-themed puns, bright illustrations, and fun-to-read rhymes. This book is the cherry on top to celebrate your little one's birthday during any season!Happy Birthday, Babycakes! is a heartwarming self-esteem book of love and encouragement for children ages 0-3 - made for little hands. A tea-riffic gift for birthday celebrations, read-aloud together moments, or anytime your babycakes deserves a treat!Hooray! It's sher-bert day! Let's celebrate you!May your inner light shine and your wishes crumb true. Fehrl, Kathrin (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Presenting Bebé Ama a Abuelita / Baby Loves Grandma, the second title in a new series of bilingual Spanish/English board books.Bebé Ama a Abuelita / Baby Loves Grandma is a sweet and charming exploration of grandmotherly love, creating a rich and engaging experience for babies and toddlers. Through charming illustrations and simple, expressive text, the book celebrates the special bond between babies and their grandmothers and features a diverse group of grandmas from various backgrounds throughout Latin America and the United States. From playful moments to exploring the city to mealtime, Bebé Ama a Abuelita / Baby Loves Grandma captures the joy that abuelas/grandmas have when spending time with their grandkids, making it a perfect read for families looking to embrace both English and Spanish in their little one's early learning journey. Also available: Bebé Ama a Mamá / Baby Loves Mom. Martínez, Teresa (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Squirrel and Bird go looking for the Leaf Thief and the missing leaves in this interactive board book for infants and toddlers. Are they inside the birdhouse Behind the tree stump And while they don't find a thief (it was the wind moving the leaves!) they DO find lots of other delightful discoveries! Following up on the fabulous New York Times Bestseller success of the Leaf Thief books, this board book has felt flaps that add tactile, interactive fun perfect for the youngest readers. Slater, Nicola (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A bingeable dark college romance featuring a suspenseful cat-and-mouse subplot from Italian bestseller and BookTok sensation Kira Shell.\*\*\*Love the players. Hate the game.Selene Anderson reluctantly moves to New York to live with her estranged father and his new family for her first year of college. She's immediately drawn to Neil Miller like a moth to a flame. Neil is the eldest son of her father's new wife, constantly battling a sinister past that gives him no respite. Selene would do anything to break down the walls Neil has built around his heart. But Neil is not ready to open up to anyone, believing himself to be too damaged to be loved.As Selene and Neil wrestle with conflicting emotions and forbidden fantasies, in the shadows lurks Player 2511: a stalker looking for revenge against Neil. With his riddles, threats and attacks, the ruthless stranger drags Neil into a wicked game that he must play if he wants his family to live-and win if he wants a future with Selene.Let the Game Begin is the first in Kiss Me Like You Love Me: a dark new adult romance series. It features mature themes and explicit content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised.TropesDark RomanceForbidden LoveCollege RomanceStepbrotherRomantic SuspenseThis work has been translated with the contribution of the Centre for Books and Reading of the Italian Ministry of Culture.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Packed full of action, magic, suspense, steam, and swoony romance, this is a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat rollercoaster ride.' - Siobhan Davis, USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling authorFrom USA Today bestselling author and BookTok favourite Olivia Wildenstein comes a gorgeous Deluxe Edition of the third book in the lush and epic Kingdom of Crows romantasy series, featuring stained edges, a brand-new bonus scene and never-before-seen artwork.\*\*\*Fallon will become queen of Luce or die trying.Kidnapped by the recently awakened Fae King, Fallon Báeinach discovers Dante Regio's plan to unbind her Shabbin magic for his own use. As her obsidian cage blocks all of Fallon's communication with her Crow mate Lorcan Ríhbiadh, Fallon relies on her unbound abilities and new allies to help her escape Dante's prison and reunite with the Crow King. As for Dante, the seer once claimed that Fallon would be the one to kill him and restore Lore as King of Luce - and that's exactly what Fallon intends to do.House of Striking Oaths continues a tantalising and magical journey through a richly realised high fantasy world, perfect for fans of Piper CJ, Scarlett St. Clair and Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR books.TropesRomantasyEnemies to LoversForbidden RomanceFae RomanceFated MatesTreacherous QuestMagicless x FaeTouch Her and DieThe Kingdom of Crows Series:House of Beating WingsHouse of Pounding HeartsHouse of Striking OathsPraise for the Kingdom of Crows series:'Unputdownable! House of Beating Wings is a fantastical delight of a book, rich with its imagination and lush with its storytelling.' - RuNyx, New York Times bestselling author of Gothikana'Utterly addictive and smolderingly sexy!' - DANIELLE L. JENSEN, New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood'A must read for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout' - G.K. DEROSA, author of Darkblood Academy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Quick, Compact, and Easy-to-Understand Workbook Resource for Non-Accountants! The perfect financial accounting guide for beginners!The Study Guide and Workbook Accounting for Non-Accountants is the must-have companion to the original for all of us who have never taken an accounting class, are mystified by accounting jargon, and have no clue about balance sheets, income statements, payroll management, corporate taxes, or statements of cash flows. This simple workbook makes accounting simple.Whether you own a business, plan on starting one, or just want to control your own assets, you'll find everything you need to know:- How to prepare and use financial statements- How to control cash flows- How to manage budgets- How to use accounting ratios- How to deal with audits and auditors interpret financial statementsThis guide clarifies and simplifies many of the sometimes difficult to understand accounting concepts through:- 100+ Real World Problems- Internet Resources for Each Chapter- Multiple Choice, True/False, and Problem Exercises.Let this book help you like it helped these readers:'Dr. Labels explanations are simple and straightforward. ''This will help me a lot as I set up my own business. ''I have worked in accounting for over twenty-five years, and this is the best book I have seen to help people with the basics of accounting.'For entrepreneurs or anyone who needs to brush up on accounting fast, this book will have you up and running in no time.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embark on a vibrant journey to celebrate Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead, the cherished Mexican holiday honoring departed loved ones.In this beautifully illustrated bilingual book, readers aged 7 to 11 will delight in discovering the rich traditions and customs of Day of the Dead. From decorating colorful altars to enjoying delicious pan de muerto, this heartwarming book captures the essence of this special celebration.English and Spanish alphabet books often provide one set of text in English with a Spanish translation. This book weights both English and Spanish equally for our bilingual readers-providing different entry text for many letters of the alphabet. Both English and Spanish have translations underneath to help readers understand and connect to the illustrations. Written by Gabriela Orozco Belt and illustrated by Estelí Meza, a bilingual and bicultural author and illustrator team. Meza, Estelí (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Axolotl snacks-alotl.And lives life to the max-alotl.Little brother Axolittlelikes to study facts a little.For total opposites like these two, sometimes differences can lead them to poke-a-little and joke-a-little, then shout-a-lotl and pout-a-lotl. This axo-lutely hilarious new read-aloud about fighting and making up is a must-buy for siblings and friends who need to chill their gills and learn to get along. Rebar, Sarah (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Women Who Dared Volume 2 brings readers 52 MORE incredible stories of daredevils and adventurers from around the world for readers of all ages. Celebrate and be inspired by the amazing, outrageous stories of women!Women have been doing amazing, daring, and dangerous things for years, yet they're rarely mentioned in our history books as adventurers. This sequel of short biographies features women throughout history who have risked their lives for adventure-some of whom you may know, many of whom you may not know, but all of whom you'll WANT to know, like:Katherine Cheung, the first Chinese woman to obtain an international flying licenseLaura Dekker, the youngest person to sail around the world single-handedlyKatharina Paulus, an exhibition parachute jumper and the inventor of the first collapsible parachute. Gosling, Livi (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - USA Today Bestseller!'Clever, atmospheric, and sizzling with suspense, this book is an addictive binge.' -Heather Chavez, author of Before She Finds Me and What We'll Burn LastThe desert heat can be deadly. But nothing kills like a cold heart.Gertie hasn't seen her siblings since she was a toddler. Now, she's back at the family home she barely remembers, summoned there to witness the reading of her father's will. Shockingly, Gertie stands to inherit a substantial portion of the family business and her father's prized Palm Springs home. And no one is more surprised-and angry-about Gertie's inclusion in the will than her sisters and brothers.Trapped in a remote house that doesn't feel like home with siblings that don't feel like family, Gertie is isolated in more ways than one. And when she discovers that her father may have been murdered, and a member of the household staff dies not long before she has a near-deadly accident of her own, she realizes she'll be lucky to get out of this unexpected family reunion alive.A suspenseful read that feels just as suffocating as the dry California air in which it is set, She Didn't Stand a Chance takes readers on a wild journey of jealousy, lies, and family secrets with deadly consequences.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Had me hooked from the first line. The characters are complex in a way that makes it impossible to tell who to trust.' -Tasha Coryell, author of Love Letters to a Serial KillerOn the evening she met exonerated murderer Thomas Danver, Melissa Burke let him help put her five-year-old son to bed before coming back upstairs to enjoy the dinner party. Thomas was so nice, and a pediatrician. She didn't know anything then about his wife's suspicious death.Relocating with her 5-year-old son to a new city after an ugly divorce, Melissa Burke isn't looking for a new relationship right away-only distance from her ex, and space to rest and heal from the emotional scars of a broken marriage. But an unexpected relationship is exactly what she finds at a friend's dinner party when she meets Thomas Danver, a charming widower who asks for her number at the end of the night. Intrigued, Melissa learns from her neighbors that Thomas is a dedicated father of two girls, one of the most respected pediatricians in the city-and an exonerated murderer.Thomas's first wife went missing three years ago, presumed dead, and Thomas was eventually cleared of her murder in an investigation that became a local media sensation. But while some still believe he killed his wife, Melissa's friends insist that he was unfairly targeted by the police and couldn't hurt a fly. Attracted to Thomas and also fascinated by the case, Melissa agrees to one date-and finds herself quickly swept into an obsessive, whirlwind romance.But when Melissa receives a chilling, anonymous threat-or perhaps it's a warning-she begins to question how much she truly knows about the man she's falling in love with. Is he really innocent 'A powerful, cautionary thriller.'-William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author, for The Day He Never Came Home.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Every woman who has lived on this farm has died. Emily just moved in. When Emily Hauk's mother dies, it's time for her and her husband, Josh, to finally leave San Francisco. A farm in rural Nebraska is everything they want for a fresh start: clear skies, low costs, and distance from the grief back home.They should have asked why the farm was for sale. Three years ago, a teenage girl went missing from the farm. Soon after, the girl's mother mysteriously died. The deeper Emily digs, the more stories she finds of women with a connection to her new home who've met their own dark ends.The farmhouse was meant to be Emily's fresh start, but with each passing day, her sanctuary slips further away. The barn seems to move throughout her property, as though chasing her. Her mother's favorite music drifts across the corn. She swears she saw blood in one of the farmhand's trucks. And the screams that wake her are not foxes, no matter how many times her husband says otherwise.Despite Josh's skepticism, Emily feels the darkness that has seeped into the soil of her farm. And if she wants to claim this place as her own, she'll have to find the truth before whatever watches from the cornfield takes her too.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Delving into the stacks and tomes of the British Library collections, Martin Edwards invites you to a course on the darker side of scholarly ambition with an essential reading list of fifteen masterful short stories.With a cohort of writers including Dorothy L. Sayers, Ethel Lina White, Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Innes, and Edmund Crispin, this new anthology offers a selection of classics and rarities to provide a rewarding education in the beguiling art of mystery writing.'The Master Dr. Greeby You don't say so! Murdered Dear me! Poor Greeby! This will upset my whole day's work.'An Oxford Master is slain on campus during Pentecost. A headmaster faces off in a deadly battle of wits with a disgruntled parent. A sixth-form public school prank courts a murderous consequence.Theft, blackmail, murder, and mystery run amok through the hush of the university library, the cacophonies of school corridors, and the simmering tensions of the staff room. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - She was promised a miracle. She got more than she bargained for. Abby wants a baby more than anything.But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future. That is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer to serve as a surrogate. It's an offer that will make all of Abby's dreams come true. But soon, strange things start happening. And it turns out Monica isn't who she says she is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has an unspeakable secret.And she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.#1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a page turner that will redefine what it means to be in the family way.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '[You] will flip for this charming small-town tale.' -Woman's World for The Sisters CaféSmall town enemies to lovers romance between two headstrong property owners determined to one-up each other, from the queen of Southern twang herself, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Two and a half months have passed since Brodie Carter showed up in Spanish Fort, Texas to meet the father who never knew he even existed. Well, family is family, and Brodie is welcomed in (once everyone gets over their shock). Getting to know his seven half sisters and all their spouses has not been an easy job. Add to that Audrey Ross, the obnoxious, sassy, overbearing woman who owns the orchard next to his. Between Audrey haggling Brodie to buy his property and his matchmaking Great Aunt Bernie setting him up on flop dates, nothing seems to be going right.And then a tornado demolishes the house Brodie and his brothers live in and everything they own. At least the orchard and farm are left untouched. Luckily, his new family offers up rooms to Brodie and his brothers while they work to rebuild. They move into the former brothel known as the Paradise, and try to get on with their lives.Audrey claims the storm is an omen that Brodie should sell, but that's the last thing he's going to do. No one boils his blood like she does, and Aunt Bernie can see it. Can Brodie and Audrey stop arguing over their properties long enough to realize the spark that's growing between them.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A young woman is drawn into a dangerous game after being invited to the mazelike home of her childhood friend, a rumoured witch, in this gothic horror set in 1986 Philippines.'One of the best horror books of the year.' Darcy Coates, bestselling author of The Haunting of Ashburn House'A stunning gothic and an exceptional debut.' Rachel Harrison, bestselling author of So Thirsty'(A) brilliantly evocative (and gory) gothic confection of a novel.' SFX MagazineCarigara, 1986. Josephine del Rosario is the town pariah, left destitute after her parents were assassinated, and destined to marry a man twice her age.So when Hiraya Ranoco, an old friend, offers Josephine an escape, she can't say no. All she needs to do is spend one night in the Ranoco's home and play a children's game of hide and seek. If she wins, she can have anything she wants. Even, perhaps, Hiraya's heart.But the manor is sprawling and nightmarish, crawling with insects and rotting from the inside out. The servants stand silently in corners and won't meet her eye. Worst of all, the house itself seems to want to trap Josephine.She must stay hidden until morning, but can she make it through the night Praise for House of Monstrous Women:'This spectacular story will hold you captive until dawn.' Kylie Lee Baker, Sunday Times bestselling author of Bat Eater'A pulse-pounding tale of family trauma, frayed friendship, and political oppression.' Nick Medina, author of Sisters of the Lost Nation \*\*\*Readers Love House of Monstrous Women!\*\*\*'I loved this book, I loved the afterword, I loved the characters, I loved the tension and the gothic atmosphere.' FIVE-STAR Review'A dark, thrilling gothic.This was easily one of my most enjoyable reads this year.' FIVE-STAR Review'Perfect for fans of Guillermo Del Toro or Silvia Moreno Garcia, this feminist fable is by turns unsettling, thrilling and darkly haunting.' FIVE-STAR Review'This needs to be a movie!' FIVE-STAR Review.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2026 Pura Belpré Children's Author Honor AwardFrom the author of Time Villains comes a new fantastical adventure about family, tradition, and seeing things for what they truly are.Nico wants to be a famous film director. He's pretty sure if he can make the right movie, and soon, his life will completely change. The catch His parents are sending him to Puerto Rico for the summer to stay with his iconic, but old-school, Abuela Luciana, and his awesome, but unpredictable cousins. Still, the show must go on.Until Nico and his cousins awaken a monster. A monster that looks an awful lot like the infamous Chupacabra. And it turns out this isn't a chance encounter. The creature begins stalking them all over Puerto Rico, turning up on every dark corner, sandy beach, and moonlit night. To make matters worse, a shadowy cult enters the chase, intent on capturing them before the Chupacabra can.Soon they are thrown into an adventure that brings them face-to-face with the ancient Taino people, even more ancient Taino gods, and the mysterious Chupacabra, who is somehow linked to everything. Nico keeps his camera rolling, hoping the epic documentary will catapult him to stardom. But in the end, it's the island's fate that hangs in the balance, as they face down the very gods that created Puerto Rico. …