sourcebooks mär 2023 (30 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Carley Chapman's smarmy ex-husband, Paul, arrives in Creedence, Colo., hoping to win Carley back, Deputy Knox Garrison claims to be her fiancé to protect her from Paul's unrelenting advances. Knox has always had a crush on the pretty, blonde hairdresser, so pretending to be in love isn't much of a stretch. For her part, Carley appreciates Knox's protective streak and can't deny her attraction to the hunky cowboy, but her disastrous marriage made her swear off relationships. The pair have a natural ease with each other, and the line between real and pretend blurs as fake dates lead to steamy nights, regular dinners, and even pet adoption. Though the entire town comes together to cheer on their relationship, neither Carley nor Knox, who both wrestle with abandonment issues, wants to be the first to admit their true feelings. Marts does a fine job imbuing her protagonists with both tenderness and strength, and the matchmaking townsfolk are a hoot.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A searing book club novel for fans of Where the Crawdad's Sing and The Girls in the Stilt House following one girl fighting for her family, her body, and her right to create a future all her ownSome folks will do anything to control the wild spirit of a Carolina girl. For fourteen-year-old Leah Payne, life in her beloved coastal Carolina town is as simple as it is free. Devoted to her lumberjack father and running through the wilds where the forest meets the shore, Leah's country life is as natural as the Loblolly pines that rise to greet the Southern sky. When an accident takes her father's life, Leah is wrenched from her small community and cast into a family of strangers with a terrible secret. Separated from her only home, Leah is kept apart from the family and forced to act as a helpmate for the well-to-do household. When a moment of violence and prejudice thrusts Leah into the center of the state's shameful darkness, she must fight for her own future against a world that doesn't always value the wild spirit of a Carolina girl. Set in 1935 against the very real backdrop of a recently formed state eugenics board, The Last Carolina Girl is a powerful and heart-wrenching story of fierce strength, forgotten history, autonomy, and the places and people we ultimately call home.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bridgerton meets Poldark in this sweeping Regency romance of smugglers, adventure, mystery, and life-changing love from celebrated author KJ Charles.Abandoned by his father, Gareth Inglis grew up lonely, prickly, and well-used to disappointment. Still, he longs for a connection. When he meets a charming man in a London molly house, he falls head over heels-until everything goes wrong and he's left alone again. Then Gareth's father dies, turning the shabby London clerk into Sir Gareth, with a grand house on the remote Romney Marsh and a family he doesn't know.The Marsh is another world, a strange, empty place notorious for its ruthless gangs of smugglers. And one of them is dangerously familiar.Joss Doomsday has run the Doomsday smuggling clan since he was a boy. When the new baronet-his old lover-agrees to testify against Joss's sister, Joss acts fast to stop him. Their reunion is anything but happy, yet after the dust settles, neither can stay away. Soon, all Joss and Gareth want is the chance to be together. But the bleak, bare Marsh holds deadly secrets. And when Gareth finds himself threatened from every side, the gentleman and the smuggler must trust one another not just with their hearts, but with their lives.'This felt like KJ's very own sexy and skullduggerous take on the romcom trend, and I loved it.'-USA Today bestseller Talia Hibbert for The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Hispanic Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. From Mariano Vallejo to Carmen Miranda, Cesar Chavez to Oscar de la Renta, Aliza Lifshitz to Sandra Cisneros and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginning all the way through the present day. Educational and engaging, 100 Hispanic Americans Who Shaped American History features: -Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and now includes brand-new additions of Gloria E. Anzaldâua and Justice Sonia Sotomayor -Illustrated portraits of each figure -Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known Hispanic American heroes -A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more!'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The final installment in the beloved Fairy Tale Reform School series where the teachers are (former) villainsThe evil Rumplestiltskin is planning to cast a curse that will erase Enchantasia as the world knows it, and a fairy prophecy declares that Gilly Cobbler will play a key role. Never one to shy away from adventure, Gilly and her friends embark on an epic, swashbuckling journey to stop Stiltskin from getting the ingredients he needs before it's too late.Gilly can't help but wonder if it's already too late for her beloved sister, Anna, who's still a member of the villainous Stiltskin Squad, and will seemingly stop at nothing to thwart Gilly and her crew. Only by harnessing the skills she may have inherited from her fairy grandmother can Gilly stop Stiltskin and reunite her family. But with time running out and her fairy skills lying dormant, does Gilly have what it takes to prevent the evil curse and ensure a happily-ever-after for the Cobblers Or will she lose Enchantasia and her friends forever This series is perfect for read-alongs between parents and kids and engaging reluctant readers.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Reminiscent of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give, Jackson's too-close-to-home dystopian novel adds a level of thought-provoking complexity that will undoubtedly compel readers to grapple with the use and abuse of power by government entities' - Booklist, (STARRED review)The Hate U Give meets Internment in this pulse-pounding thriller about an impenetrable dome around Baltimore that is keeping the residents in and information from going out during a city-wide protest.Jamal Lawson just wanted to be a part of something. As an aspiring journalist, he packs up his camera and heads to Baltimore to document a rally protesting police brutality after another Black man is murdered.But before it even really begins, the city implements a new safety protocol.the Dome. The Dome surrounds the city, forcing those within to subscribe to a total militarized shutdown. No one can get in, and no one can get out.Alone in a strange place, Jamal doesn't know where to turn.until he meets hacker Marco, who knows more than he lets on, and Catherine, an AWOL basic-training-graduate, whose parents helped build the initial plans for the Dome.As unrest inside of Baltimore grows throughout the days-long lockdown, Marco, Catherine, and Jamal take the fight directly to the chief of police. But the city is corrupt from the inside out, and it's going to take everything they have to survive.'A hopeful ending is painstakingly earned, and frankly these smart, brave, and loyal Latinx and Black kids flat out deserve this win and then some.'-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books'This novel will keep readers on their toes, holding their breath, and hoping Jamal makes it out of the dome alive. A highly recommended, thrilling read' - School Library Journal, (STARRED review)'Plan to read this on the edge of your seat, knowing the whole time it's a little too relevant for comfort of any kind. ' - School Library Connection'In a first-person POV that's both unafraid and unapologetic, Jackson brings a sci-fi twist to the reality of police brutality and the oftentimes literal silencing of marginalized peoples, putting queer people of color at the helm of effective change' - Publishers Weekly'.a searing futuristic story of systemic racism, police brutality, and unchecked power' - Horn Book'A speculative thriller about personal growth that deals with all-too-real traumas.' - Kirkus.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Coll, Eduard (illustrator). Neuware - From Squanto to Sacagawea, Sitting Bull to Crazy Horse, Louise Erdrich to Deb Haaland and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Native Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country from its very beginnings all the way through the present day.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Galvão, Ricardo (illustrator). Neuware - Awesome collection of facts about the best 100 baseball players who ever stepped up to the plate. The first of the '100' is Mike Kelly, the first baseball superstar, best known for stealing bases, the 100th listing is for New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Savva, Ksenya (illustrator). Neuware - Magically create colorful artwork of the cutest dinosaurs with 20 fun paint-by-sticker activities with big stickers for little hands--the perfect Christmas gift for little ones!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Marshall, Natalie (illustrator). Neuware - Pull, slide, and spin with this egg-stra special book that lets your child know: Owl always love you!Little ones will love this adorable storybook that features interactive play on every page. Prompts to pull, slide, and spin allow the child to reveal hidden pictures while a shiny mirror starts a playful game of peek-a-boo! Perfect for babies and toddlers and any child you want to help learn and grow.- Engage your child and build essential early development skills with this sweet and colorful book- Interactive movements on every page stimulate the senses and support the development of fine motor skills- Makes a wonderful baby shower, birthday, or Valentine's Day gift; holiday stocking stuffer or Easter basket stuffer.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Frederica Merriville brings her siblings to London to find a brilliant match for her stunningly beautiful younger sister. First order of business is to introduce themselves to their distant cousin, the Marquis of Alverstoke. The Marquis's family is always making demands of him, so when this unknown relative requests his help, he is inclined to give her a sharp set down. But that's before he meets the masterful Frederica.'--P. [4] of cover.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 432 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Some legacies are best abandoned.A legacy of loss.1600s: Hawaiian fishermen attempt to carve a life on a small island of rugged beauty. Mid-century, those who've survived the tsunamis and floods flee the place forever, dubbing it Kaumaha-Misery Island.A legacy of lies.1847: King Kamehameha chuckles at his good fortune when he rids himself of Kaumaha in a sale to Reverend Amyas Lathrop of Massachusetts, who is looking for a fresh start for his congregation. But faith is stretched to its limits when a mysterious illness devastates the island year after year.A legacy of bones.Present day: Ogden Lathrop hates Kaumaha, and his apathy has ruined all that his ancestors built. He is beyond thrilled when he closes a deal to sell the crumbling tax liability to a local developer for twenty million dollars-villagers and family be damned.But the Lathrop women feel differently. Family matriarch Eleanor seeks a fair solution for all involved, while her strong-willed granddaughter, Lani, born of two cultures, vows she will protect the island and its people to the last. When violence erupts, more than one casualty is found amidst the rubble, and the family grapples with the sins of both present and past generations. Now they must choose the legacy they'll leave behind. Can an island named Misery ever hope for a better future Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Sloane Parker lives a small, contained life as a librarian in her small, contained town. She never thinks of herself as lonely.but still she looks forward to that time every day when old curmudgeon Arthur McLachlan comes to browse the shelves and cheerfully insult her. Their sparring is such a highlight of Sloane's day that when Arthur doesn't show up one morning, she's instantly concerned. And then another day passes, and another. Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden.and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur's gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship. Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart-and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages'Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Sloane Parker lives a small, contained life as a librarian in her small, contained town. She never thinks of herself as lonely.but still she looks forward to that time every day when old curmudgeon Arthur McLachlan comes to browse the shelves and cheerfully insult her. Their sparring is such a highlight of Sloane's day that when Arthur doesn't show up one morning, she's instantly concerned. And then another day passes, and another. Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden.and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur's gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship. Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart-and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Without courage we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.'-Maya AngelouEvery woman needs remarkable role models. Welcome the wisdom of Mother Teresa, Eleanor Roosevelt, Audre Lorde, Greta Thunberg, Marie Curie, Lucille Ball, Michelle Obama, Marie Kondo and many more in this inspirational journal. Become more mindful, take a moment for yourself, brainstorm your latest project, or simply reflect on each day with plenty of space for your biggest ideas.Take inspiration from the women who have shaped history as you build the life of your dreams!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It was just a game.until it wasn't. Will Cate discover the assassin before it's too late Perfect for fans of teen mystery books!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An honest policeman, Sergeant Wigan, escorts a drunk man home one night to keep him out of trouble and, seeing his fine book collection, slowly falls in to the gentle art of book collecting. Just as the friendship is blossoming, the policeman's book-collecting friend is murdered. To solve the mystery of why the victim was killed, and which of his rare books was taken, Wigan dives into the world of 'runners' and book collectors, where avid agents will gladly cut you for a first edition and then offer you a lift home afterwards.'--Publisher marketing.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Hailed by critic Anthony Boucher as 'one of the best detective stories of modern times,' this classic tale by Grand Master Dorothy Salisbury Davis combines suspense and psychological insight as a priest and a police detective both race to find a self-confessed murderer before he is compelled to kill again. 'Bless me, Father, for I have sinned .' Father Duffy has heard many confessions through the years, but none quite so disturbing as the one he's heard tonight. A young man enters the confessional just as the priest is readying to leave for the evening; he's distraught that he has killed a woman in a paroxysm of uncontrollable rage-and he's still wielding the hammer he used to do the deed. Father Duffy tries to convince the young man to turn himself in to the police, but he flees just as suddenly as he had appeared. When the priest learns the next day that an escort was found bludgeoned to death on the East Side, he sets out to search for the troubled confessor. Meanwhile, Sergeant Ben Goldsmith of the NYPD is drawn deep into the official investigation. Neither is aware that the other is searching for the murderer, and both hope against hope that they're able to find the killer before he strikes again'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first in a riveting and pulse-pounding new romantic suspense series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sharon Sala.Army veteran Cameron Pope arrives back in Jubilee, Kentucky, for the first time in years. He barely has time to catch his breath when he becomes embroiled in a race of life or death for his little niece and a deadly hunt for the human traffickers who are destroying the peace of his mountain town. When he's reunited with Rusty Caldwell-a woman from his past who he's never stopped thinking about-he wants to believe they can finally be together. But Cameron is shocked to find out that Rusty belongs to one of the rich families in Jubilee-the same rich folks who scorn the rural families living on the surrounding mountainside, in spite of knowing nothing about them. With their community in the crosshairs, Cameron and Rusty will have to find a way to end the feuding and take down the human trafficking ring if they're to have a chance at happiness.Praise for Sharon Sala's romantic suspense:'Vivid, gripping.this thriller keeps the pages turning.'-Library Journal for Torn Apart'Skillfully balancing suspense and romance, Sala gives readers a nonstop breath-holding adventure.'-Publishers Weekly for Going Once'Exciting.will keep you glued to the pages.'-USA Today for Life of Lies.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A witty, wine-soaked cozy mystery for fans of Richard Osman, Agatha Raisin, and anyone who prefers their murders with a splash of charm and a hen named Ava Gardner.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'What does it mean to be an academic in today's rapidly changing world The new academic must not only be outstanding in their chosen field, but they must also be able to write knock-out articles, speak with flair and wit, and share their knowledge with their huge social media following.But how do you do all of that In The New Academic, Simon Clews offers a wealth of practical advice on how to write and speak in an entertaining, informative, and-above all-accessible way. Aimed at researchers at all levels of experience, this book will teach readers how to communicate their research to general audiences, develop a public profile, gain traction online, and establish themselves as experts in their chosen fields-starting with a simple letter to the editor and then moving through writing for newspapers and magazines, developing book proposals, booking radio and TV interviews, and even appearing on podcasts. This book will teach academics how to be front and center in public debate so we can all benefit from their knowledge and make informed decisions about the things that matter. Energetic, lively, and constructive, this is your hands-on guidebook to excelling in academia'.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Frederica Merriville brings her siblings to London to find a brilliant match for her stunningly beautiful younger sister. First order of business is to introduce themselves to their distant cousin, the Marquis of Alverstoke. The Marquis's family is always making demands of him, so when this unknown relative requests his help, he is inclined to give her a sharp set down. But that's before he meets the masterful Frederica.'--P. [4] of cover.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bridgerton meets Poldark in this sweeping Regency romance of smugglers, adventure, mystery, and life-changing love from celebrated author KJ Charles.Abandoned by his father, Gareth Inglis grew up lonely, prickly, and well-used to disappointment. Still, he longs for a connection. When he meets a charming man in a London molly house, he falls head over heels-until everything goes wrong and he's left alone again. Then Gareth's father dies, turning the shabby London clerk into Sir Gareth, with a grand house on the remote Romney Marsh and a family he doesn't know.The Marsh is another world, a strange, empty place notorious for its ruthless gangs of smugglers. And one of them is dangerously familiar.Joss Doomsday has run the Doomsday smuggling clan since he was a boy. When the new baronet-his old lover-agrees to testify against Joss's sister, Joss acts fast to stop him. Their reunion is anything but happy, yet after the dust settles, neither can stay away. Soon, all Joss and Gareth want is the chance to be together. But the bleak, bare Marsh holds deadly secrets. And when Gareth finds himself threatened from every side, the gentleman and the smuggler must trust one another not just with their hearts, but with their lives.'This felt like KJ's very own sexy and skullduggerous take on the romcom trend, and I loved it.'-USA Today bestseller Talia Hibbert for The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'For fourteen-year-old Leah Payne, life in her beloved coastal Carolina town is as simple as it is free. Devoted to her lumberjack father and running through the wilds where the forest meets the shore, Leah's country life is as natural as the Loblolly pines that rise to greet the Southern sky. When an accident takes her father's life, Leah is wrenched from her small community and cast into a family of strangers with a terrible secret. Separated from her only home, Leah is kept apart from the family and forced to act as a helpmate for the well-to-do household. When a moment of violence and prejudice thrusts Leah into the center of the state's shameful darkness, she must fight for her own future against a world that doesn't always value the wild spirit of a Carolina girl'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ginny Baird brings her signature charm to this multicultural story about two disputing families sharing a beach house and the messiness that comes from falling in love with someone who your family is determined to despise. Busy flower shop manager Evita Machado can't wait to get to Nantucket. With a bad breakup behind her, relaxing at the shore with her folks and her brothers and their families sounds like the sure cure for heartache, and their vacation destination looks like an amazing place! But when they arrive at the quaint rose-covered cottage, another group has already put down stakes: the Hatfields. Ryan Hatfield was Evita's former crush from high school, but their business rival moms refused to let them date. Now history professor Ryan is here for a week with his parents, who won them this oceanfront rental in a society silent auction. Once it's clear there's been a double-booking due to a bidding mistake, Ryan's mom digs in her heels, meaning to stay. When Evita's mom won't back down either, both sides tepidly agree to share the luxury accommodations by dividing the cozy space. With the boisterous Machados livening things up and the strait-laced Hatfields tamping them down, can Evita and Ryan keep the peace between the warring factions while fostering a growing chemistry between the two of them '.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An impressively hectic spin on the Gothic tradition'--Telegraph.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'In the follow up to MISFIT, New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy takes us back to Sandover Prep where the bourgeoning relationship between Casey Tresscott and Fenn Bishop is the talk of the school. But as secrets from the past emerge, Casey decides she's tired of being taken advantage of and takes matters into her own hands. While Fenn thought keeping the truth from her was the right thing to do, he wasn't prepared for how he would feel when she goes rogue'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If every Ramadan you've promised yourself to do more--but life got in the way--Ramadan Reflections is the guided journal that helps you actually make this month meaningful. Crafted by bestselling author and spiritual educator Aliyah Umm Raiyaan, this 30-day journey offers soul-stirring prompts, heartfelt du'as, and Quranic themes that bring peace, clarity, and direction to your days.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'What does it mean to be an adult When am I an adult How can I adult How can I possibly get to the end of this page without checking social media To be an adult, physically, is to be a person who is fully grown or developed. To be an adult socially is to be financially self-reliant (to have a job), to be independent (to not live with your parents), and responsible (to be able to make sensible decisions). Legally you are an adult at 18, but adulthood can be a state of mind. There are children out there running their own companies. They are adulting better than you. Stephen Wildish presents his findings, via charts, graphs, and illustrations, of what it means to adult in the areas of bed, work, social media, household chores, grooming, conversations, finances, and food and drink in this hilarious and relatable gift book, for anyone questioning whether or not they're doing this thing--i.e. 'adulting'--correctly.'--Provided by publisher.