Sourcebooks sep 2024 (54 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From USA Today bestselling author of the Brutal Birthright and Kingmakers series' comes a brand-new romance thriller set in the Gothic, secretive beach town of Grimstone.Remi Hayes is beginning to think she's cursed-her fiancé cheated on her, her brother Jude is a major headache, and the mouldering mansion she inherited from her uncle might just be haunted.Renovating Blackleaf Manor already feels impossible, even before Remi is blackmailed by Dane Covett, the dangerously hot doctor-next-door, and Grimstone's most eligible bachelor-if you can ignore the fact that everyone in town thinks he murdered his wife.Remi doesn't want to believe it, especially after Dane sews up a gash in her thigh and steals a kiss in payment-a kiss that makes it hard to walk for reasons that have nothing to do with an injured leg.But as the renovation takes a strange and violent turn, Remi must decide if Dane is the one haunting her nights-or if he's trying to protect her from something much worse.Bold, spicy and utterly irresistible, Grimstone introduces readers to a dark and sexy murder mystery created by one of contemporary romance's most influential voices.TropesDark RomanceMurder MysteryEnemies to LoversHot NeighbourSpicy RomanceHigh HeatCONTENT WARNING: This book contains extremely spicy scenes and triggering content that some readers may find disturbing.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy and USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen comes the charming sequel to Good Boy: a hockey romance spin-off series.\*\*\*'I'm ridiculously attracted to you, Hottie. I figured I should be upfront about that.''Shut up and kiss me again, Snipes.'Hailey Taylor Emery has a hunch that Sniper87, her favourite client at Fetch the anonymous virtual assistant service she runs with her ex-husband is actually gorgeous hockey superstar Matt Eriksson. It's against the rules to check his file, but she's pretty sure she spends every day texting her lifelong crush and catering to his every need.Still processing her recent divorce, Hailey is perfectly content for this to be nothing but harmless online flirting.until Sniper87 wants to meet her. Face to face. Cue: utter panic.Can you fall in love with someone you've never even met Matt Eriksson is no stranger to heartbreak. He's still not over the destruction of his own marriage, and it sucks to be the only guy on his team who knows the truth: that hockey and long-term relationships are a toxic mix. He barely sees his kids, and dealing with his ex makes him feel worthless. The only person in his life who seems to understand is someone who won't show her pretty face: the mysterious HTE, aka 'Hottie'.But it's nothing that a pair of fourth-row hockey seats can't fix. Hailey can't resist the offer. Matt can't resist Hailey. Good thing he doesn't have to.Can they get past their baggage long enough to build something real TropesHockey RomanceSports RomanceSecret IdentityVirtual RomanceSingle Dad RomanceMore from Elle Kennedy & Sarina Bowen:Good BoyStay.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Maggie was ten years old when she lost her voice. It felt as if a piece of her was stolen away, and the only person who could truly hear her was gentle boy-next-door Brooks Griffin. For decades he was the light during her dark days, the promise of a brighter tomorrow.until tragedy found him and threatened to drown them both.'VIVID AND BEAUTIFULLY EMOTIONAL.' -ELLE KENNEDY, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOROur lives are a collection of moments. Some full of yesterday's hurts. Some full of tomorrow's promises.I've had many moments in my lifetime: moments that changed me, challenged me. Moments that scared me and engulfed me. But the biggest ones-the most heartbreaking and breathtaking ones-all included him.I was ten years old when I lost my voice. A piece of me was stolen away, and the only person who could truly hear my silence was Brooks Griffin. He was the light during my dark days, the promise of tomorrow, until tragedy found him. Tragedy that eventually drowned him in a sea of memories.This is the story of a boy and girl who loved each other, but didn't love themselves. A story of life and death. Of love and broken promises.Of moments.Consistently topping BOOKTOK's 'Books That Make You Ugly Cry' lists, The Silent Waters brings the angst, the spice, and the beautifully painful longing.THE ELEMENTS SERIES:The Air He Breathes, Book 1The Fire Between High & Lo, Book 2The Silent Waters, Book 3The Gravity of Us, Book 4.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From USA Today bestselling author Sav R. Miller comes a twisted dark romance inspired by the Hades and Persephone myth.\*\*\*She's the sweetest sin he's ever committed.Doctor Kal Anderson assumes his heart worked at some point. But at thirty-two years old, the organ in his chest seems to play a mechanical role at best. His cold, emotionless existence gives him an edge as a fixer and in-house physician for the Mafia, while his judgement is impartial and complication-free.Until Elena Ricci, his boss's twenty-year-old daughter.After admiring the heartless doctor from afar most of her life, Elena catches him in a moment of weakness, and the pair share a night of passion as they attempt to work each other from their systems. Only, the night seems to have the opposite effect. Elena is no longer a simple temptation to Kal, but a necessity.An obsession.One he won't let anyone stand in his way of even if that means crashing her wedding to another man, forcing her hand in marriage, and stealing her away to the corrupt island he resides on.Alone with the man of her nightmares, Elena starts to chip away at the layers of ice surrounding his hardened heart. But the warmth and depravity from her new husband may not be worth the secrets unveiled, or the lives that will forever be altered.The first title in Sav R. Miller's Monsters & Muses series sets a provocative tone-one not to be missed by fans of Greek mythology-inspired, spicy romance tales.TropesMafia RomanceHades and PersephoneDark RomanceSpicy RomanceMorality Chain HeroBillionaire RomanceForced ProximityHigh HeatMonsters & Muses: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 New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn enchants with a lush, steamy enemies to lovers fantasy romance perfect for fans of Bridgerton and A Court of Thorns and Roses.'This is the type of book that stays with you like an imprint on your heart. Claire Legrand crafts a heart-achingly beautiful story that's captivating, thrilling, gritty, at times spooky, and utterly magical.' Kate Dramis, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Curse of Saints\*\*\*THE OLD WAR IS OVER. A NEW ONE IS JUST BEGINNING.The curse plaguing the Ashbourne and Bask families has finally been broken, but Farrin, the eldest Ashbourne daughter, still struggles to find peace. Unflappable and tireless, her composure masks a seething sorrow. Since her mother abandoned the family, Farrin has been their rock managing her father's temper, running the estate, keeping tight control over her dangerous musical power, and ignoring her own need for rest, distraction, and most of all, love.In Ryder Bask, Farrin's stubborn strength has met its match. The man infuriates her. He's coarse, arrogant, annoyingly handsome. He's as tired of their feuding parents as she is, and he brims with some secret anger that mirrors Farrin's frustrated rage.But Farrin must work with every ally she can even the man she has been raised to hate. With every rising dawn, the Middlemist weakens further. Anointed magicians are disappearing. A fiery Olden creature is stalking Farrin. Strange visions haunt the High Queen Yvaine. And as Farrin and Ryder race to find stolen loved ones, they begin to realise a horrifying truth:The gods are not dead. They're waking up. And someone is hunting them.The second book in the enchanting and sexy Middlemist Trilogy further cements Claire Legrand as one of the most exciting voices in the romantasy genre, with unforgettable characters and a world as charming as it is deadly.TropesRomantasyStrong FMCEnemies to LoversLove TriangleSpicy RomanceDon't Miss the Rest of The Middlemist Trilogy:A Crown of Ivy and GlassA Song of Ash and MoonlightA Rose of Blood and Binding.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Coates ratchets up the ghostly manifestations till you can't imagine there are any more stops to pull out-though of course there are.' -Kirkus Reviews for Gallows HillWhen Jenine finds an abandoned polaroid camera, she playfully snaps a photo without a second thought. But there's something wrong with the image: a ghostly figure stands in the background, watching her.Fixated on her.Moving one step closer with every picture she takes.Desperate, Jenine shares her secret with her best friend, Bree. Together they realize the camera captures unsettling impressions of the dead. But now the ghosts seem to be following the two friends. And with each new photo taken, a terrible danger grows ever clearer.INCLUDES CHILLING NEW BONUS STORIES:- A woman survives a plane crash in a remote arctic tundra, accompanied only by a stranger who seems fixated on something moving through the blinding snow.- A house stands empty. Hungry. Waiting for the children drawn to it like moths to a flame.- A woman finds a shoebox filled with old VHS tapes. They have a note attached: 'Don't watch. You'll regret it.'- And more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I'll make it clear from the start: I did not kill Hugh Henry Van Boren. I didn't even help.Well, not intentionally.All Jess Choudhary wants is to keep her head down, do her work, and make it through high school without any problems. As a scholarship student--and one of only two students of Indian heritage--her future at the elite school depends on her ability to keep a low profile and spotless record. But when one of the most popular and richest kids in the school ends up dead in the exact same way as a character in a short story she wrote, Jess unintentionally finds herself at the center of the investigation.And then Jess receives an anonymous text thanking her for the inspiration.As rumors run rampant about who the murderer could be, Jess knows if she doesn't solve this mystery herself, she'll finally have something in common with Hugh: she'll be dead too.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I heard him whisper.You are my everything.'Everything Alex has feared for the past few months has come true: She has lost her free will to the Awakening, and has been placed on the Elixir, which makes her docile and compliant. She has become a shell of herself. But love has always been stronger than fate, and Aiden St. Delphi is willing to wage war on the gods--and Alex herself--to bring her back.The gods have killed thousands and leveled cities in their quest to end the all-powerful bond between the Apollyons. They would do anything to stop Seth from becoming the God Killer. But breaking Alex's connection to Seth isn't good enough anymore, because Seth has become ruthless in his hunger for power. There are a few pesky little loopholes in the 'an Apollyon can't be killed' theory, and the only person who might know how to stop the destruction has been dead for centuries.Alex and Aidan must venture their way past the guards of the Underworld and search for one soul among countless millions. As if that wasn't already hard enough, Alex has been desperately trying to keep Seth at bay from becoming the God Killer, but what she never realized is that she could become the God Killer herself. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Grab your flashlight, garlic, and ghost hunting equipment. We're taking you on the ultimate road trip of the spookiest places around the U.S.Horror lovers, lifelong best friends, and co-hosts of the Horror Rewind podcast, Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl, have traveled around the U.S. to bring you the most thrill-inducing spots for horror, history, and true crime. They've compiled a list of what to do, where to stay, where to eat and drink, and where to shop to make your vacation-planning a breeze.They've also delved into the history and pop culture of each spot, revealing hidden gems, most notorious true crimes, women you should know, horror books and movies set in the state, and other strange facts about some of the scariest places around the nation.Here's a small sampling of what you can expect to find in Travels of Terror:- St. Augustine, Florida: Take an open air trolley on the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour to the Old St Augustine Cemetery, Potter's Wax Museum, Old Jail Museum, and a bevy of churches with their own macabre past.- Los Angeles, California: Stay at the haunted Hotel Roosevelt, where you may be visited by the ghosts of actors Errol Flynn and Montgomery Clift.- Portland, Oregon: Grab a cocktail at Raven's Manor, a horror-themed bar with drinks like the Black Widow, Lilith, and Draught of Asphyxiation.- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Learn about the most famous true crime to happen there, when the wife of the Allegheny County Jail warden fell in love with a convicted murderer.- New York, New York: Celebrate Nia DaCosta, the first Black female director to have a film debut at the top of the box office, with the supernatural horror-slasher film Candyman in 2021.- Austin, Texas: Pick up souvenirs for friends and family at The Glass Coffin, a vampire parlor and horror shop.- Duluth, Minnesota: Visit Glensheen Mansion on the shores of Lake Superior, where Duluth's most notorious murders occurred in 1977.From big cities to small towns, get inspired to plan your own ghoulish getaway.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - While the Blitz bombards London, the boisterous grandchildren of Sir Richard March have descended upon Swanswater Manor in Kent for a family gathering and the finalising of the patriarch's will. Disgruntled by the behaviour and life choices of his heirs, March seems poised to deny all of them their inheritance and heads out to his lodge to make arrangements -- only to be discovered dead the next morning with strychnine in his blood.With evidence at the crime scene suggesting that nobody could possibly have entered the lodge to murder March, Inspector Cockrill-- the 'Terror of Kent'-- has the challenge of finding any plausible solution for this impossible crime before death comes to darken the doors of Swanswater once more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An instant New York Times bestseller!Their love could never be forbidden. Book one in the Witch and Hunter duology, an epic enemies to lovers fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling authors Sara Raasch and Beth Revis.Fritzi is a witch. The lone survivor of a brutal attack on her coven, she's determined to find her only remaining family member and bring the hexenjägers--zealot witch hunters--to justice for the lives they ended. To do this, she will need to take down their leader, the merciless and enigmatic Kommandant Dieter Kirch.Otto is a hexenjäger--but that's just his cover. Years ago, the hexenjägers burned his innocent mother alive, and he has been plotting his revenge against the people who tore apart his family ever since. And now the time has come for them to pay for what they've done.When Fritzi and Otto are unexpectedly thrown together, neither is sure they can trust the other. The reluctant truce fueled by their common enemy takes them from the city at the heart of the hexenjägers' power to the wild and mysterious Black Forest. As old truths come to light and new dangers are revealed, Fritzi and Otto uncover a horrifying magical plot at the center of the hexenjäger attacks that leads back to Kommandant Kirch . . . but their own growing feelings for each other may be the most powerful magic of all.Praise for Night of the Witch: 'Set against the backdrop of the Medieval German Witch Trials, Raasch and Revis weave a fantasy and heart-pounding tale full of history, love, witchcraft, and war that will have you gripping your book, waiting for the next shocking twist.' -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout'Night of the Witch is an irresistibly compelling page-turner, distinguished by vivid descriptions, a fascinating magic system, and crackling chemistry between the two leads. Best of all When I finished reading, I wanted more. Bring on the next book!' -- Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn'A breathtaking adventure from beginning to end. Full of wild magic, stunning twists, and a romance that burns on the page, Night of the Witch is an addictive read that will leave readers desperate for more.' -- Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Bring Me Your Midnight'Raasch and Revis have brewed a brilliant novel that combines history and fantasy in the best of ways. Be prepared to stay up late reading this one. If it isn't the action keeping you on the edge of your seat, then it'll be the sizzling romance.' -- Tricia Levenseller, New York Times bestselling author of Blade of Secrets.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy and USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen comes the next in the spin-off series of their wildly successful Him and Us books.'I'm ridiculously attracted to you, Hottie. I figured I should be up front about that.''Shut up and kiss me again, Snipes.'Hailey Taylor Emery has a hunch that Sniper87, her favorite client at Fetch--the anonymous virtual assistant service she runs with her ex-husband--is actually gorgeous hockey superstar Matt Eriksson. It's against the rules to check his file, but she's pretty sure she spends every day texting her lifelong crush and catering to his every need. Still processing her recent divorce, Hailey is perfectly content for this to be nothing but harmless online flirting.until Sniper87 wants to meet her. Face to face. Cue: utter panic.Matt Eriksson is no stranger to heartbreak. He's still not over the destruction of his own marriage, and it sucks to be the only guy on his team who knows the truth: that hockey and long-term relationships are a toxic mix. He barely sees his kids, and dealing with his ex makes him feel worthless. The only person in his life who seems to understand is someone who won't show her pretty face: the mysterious HTE, aka 'Hottie.'Surely, though, it's nothing a pair of fourth row hockey seats can't fix. Superfan Hailey can't resist the offer, and Matt can't resist Hailey. But when the phone screens come down, can they get past their baggage long enough to build something real.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A lively picture book celebrating holiday traditions, the patience of parenting, sibling relationships, and children's fondness for pajamas, along with a fun, read-aloud, new book to help everyone celebrate the holiday together - in, or out, of pajamakkahs.When Ruthie receives pajamakkahs for Hanukkah, she loves them so much she refuses to take them off-for all eight nights. But as they get smeared and stained, splattered and smudged, Ruthie's determined to show her parents she can stay spotless.With globs of humor, a big splatter of love, and out of the gift-box creativity, Hanukkah Pajamakkahs is a fresh, new celebration of a special holiday. Ivanov, Olga; Ivanov, Aleksey (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to NEW YORK CITY! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Big Apple in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting Christmas Eve in New York City yet--but one of his reindeer is missing! Where could Comet have gone Will Santa be able to gather his team of reindeer and find his way in a blizzard to deliver your presents From Midtown to the East River, from Coney Island to Central Park, read along as Santa embarks on a whirlwind journey across the city filling the stockings of all the children in New York City. You might even spy the Statue of Liberty and Flushing Meadows Corona Park!- Magical illustrations and text on EVERY page celebrate everything wonderful about New York City- Spot your favorite landmarks like Yankee Stadium, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Empire State Building, and more- The perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for kids who live in or have relatives in New York City or the Mid-AtlanticFrom Brooklyn to Battery Park City, from Manhattan to Queens, Santa and his sleigh visited every housein the five boroughs. McHugh, Reuben (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to SOUTH CAROLINA! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Palmetto State in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting Christmas Eve in South Carolina yet--but one of his reindeer is missing! Where could Comet have gone Will Santa be able to gather his team of reindeer and find his way in a blizzard to deliver your presents From Spartanburg to Sumter, from Mount Pleasant to Rock Hill, read along as Santa embarks on a whirlwind journey across the state filling the stockings of all the children in South Carolina. You might even spy Rainbow Row and the Skywheel!- Magical illustrations and text on EVERY page celebrate everything wonderful about South Carolina- Spot your favorite landmarks like the Harbour Town Lighthouse, The Citadel, Edventure Children's Museum, and more- The perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for kids who live in or have relatives in South Carolina or the SouthFrom Charleston to Columbia, from Goose Creek to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Santa and his sleigh visited every housein the Palmetto State. McHugh, Reuben (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to CONNECTICUT! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Constitution State in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting Christmas Eve in Connecticut yet--but one of his reindeer is missing! Where could Comet have gone Will Santa be able to gather his team of reindeer and find his way in a blizzard to deliver your presents From Middletown to Meriden, from Windsor Locks to Waterbury, read along as Santa embarks on a whirlwind journey across the state filling the stockings of all the children in Connecticut. You might even spy the Mark Twain House and the Mystic Aquarium!- Magical illustrations and text on EVERY page celebrate everything wonderful about Connecticut- Spot your favorite landmarks like Gilette Castle State Park, the New London Lighthouse, the Mystic Seaport Museum, and more- The perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for kids who live in or have relatives in Connecticut or New EnglandFrom Greenwich to Hartford, from Stamford to Stonington, Santa and his sleigh visited every housein the Nutmeg State. McHugh, Reuben (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to BOSTON! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of Beantown in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting Christmas Eve in Boston yet--but one of his reindeer is missing! Where could Comet have gone Will Santa be able to gather his team of reindeer and find his way in a blizzard to deliver your presents From the North End to the South End, from Brookline to the Common, read along as Santa embarks on a whirlwind journey across the city filling the stockings of all the children in Boston. You might even spy Fenway Park and Faneuil Hall!- Magical illustrations and text on EVERY page celebrate everything wonderful about Boston- Spot your favorite landmarks like Custom House Tower, Boston Light, the Bunker Hill Memorial, and more- The perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for kids who live in or have relatives in Boston or New EnglandFrom Boston Harbor to Charlestown, from Fort Point to Somerville, Santa and his sleigh visited every housein The Hub. McHugh, Reuben (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to WASHINGTON, D.C.! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Capital City in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting Christmas Eve in Washington, D.C. yet--but one of his reindeer is missing! Where could Comet have gone Will Santa be able to gather his team of reindeer and find his way in a blizzard to deliver your presents From Capitol Hill to Rock Creek Park, from Penn Quarter to the Potomac, read along as Santa embarks on a whirlwind journey across the city filling the stockings of all the children in Washington, D.C. You might even spy the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral!- Magical illustrations and text on EVERY page celebrate everything wonderful about Washington, D.C.- Spot your favorite landmarks like the National Museum of Natural History, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and more- The perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for kids who live in or have relatives in Washington, D.C. or the Mid-AtlanticFrom Embassy Row to the National Mall, from Cathedral Heights to Woodley Park, Santa and his sleigh visited every housein the District. McHugh, Reuben (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to PHILADELPHIA! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the City of Brotherly Love in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting Christmas Eve in Philadelphia yet--but one of his reindeer is missing! Where could Comet have gone Will Santa be able to gather his team of reindeer and find his way in a blizzard to deliver your presents From Franklin Square to Fishtown, from Old City to East Falls, read along as Santa embarks on a whirlwind journey across the city filling the stockings of all the children in Philadelphia. You might even spy Independence Hall and the Betsy Ross House!- Magical illustrations and text on EVERY page celebrate everything wonderful about Philadelphia- Spot your favorite landmarks like the Geno's Steaks, Museum of Art with the Rocky statue, the Museum of the American Revolution, and more- The perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for kids who live in or have relatives in Philadelphia or the Mid-AtlanticFrom Spring Garden to Logan Square, from Fairmount Park to Center City, Santa and his sleigh visited every housein Philly. McHugh, Reuben (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Christmas Eve and Santa is coming to PITTSBURGH! Follow his adventure to deliver presents to all the children of the Steel City in this heartwarming picture book for kids and toddlers.Santa and his trusty reindeer team are gearing up for the most exciting Christmas Eve in Pittsburgh yet--but one of his reindeer is missing! Where could Comet have gone Will Santa be able to gather his team of reindeer and find his way in a blizzard to deliver your presents From the North Shore to the South Shore, from Frick Park to Greenfield, read along as Santa embarks on a whirlwind journey across the city filling the stockings of all the children in Pittsburgh. You might even spy the the Cathedral of Learning and Acriscure Stadium!- Magical illustrations and text on EVERY page celebrate everything wonderful about Pittsburgh- Spot your favorite landmarks like the Duquesne Incline, Phipps Conservatory, Roberto Clemente Bridge, and more- The perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for kids who live in or have relatives in Pittsburgh or the Mid-AtlanticFrom Westwood to Point Breeze, from Schenley Park to Squirrel Hill, Santa and his sleigh visited every housein the 'Burgh. McHugh, Reuben (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From USA Today bestselling author Sophie Lark comes a brand new romantic thriller series in the Gothic, secretive beach town of Grimstone.Remi Hayes is beginning to think she's cursed--her fiancé cheated on her, her brother Jude is a major pain in her ass, and the moldering mansion she inherited from her uncle might just be haunted.Flipping Blackleaf Manor already feels impossible, even before Remi is blackmailed by Dane Covett, the dangerously hot doctor-next-door, and Grimstone's most eligible bachelor--if you can ignore the fact that everyone in town thinks he murdered his wife.Remi doesn't want to believe it, especially after Dane sews up a gash in her thigh and steals a kiss in payment--a kiss that makes it hard to walk for reasons that have nothing to do with an injured leg.But as the renovation takes a strange and violent turn, Remi must decide if Dane is the one haunting her nights, or if he's trying to protect her from something much worse.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'In nature, as in society, the parasites outnumber the hosts. John Janovy Jr. offers the parasites' view of this situation. The result is smart, funny, and all too revealing.' - Elizabeth Kolbert, staff writer for The New Yorker and New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth ExtinctionThe answers to life's biggest questions can be found by looking at the little things. Though you may not be able to see them with the naked eye, parasites-minuscule life forms that live inside other organisms-inhabit our everyday lives. From headlice to bird droppings, litterboxes to unfiltered water, you have brushed up against the most common way of life on our planet.In this unique book, John Janovy Jr., one of the world's preeminent experts on parasites, reveals what humans can learn from the most reviled yet misunderstood animals on Earth: lice, tapeworms, flukes, and maggots that can eat a lizard from the inside, and how these lessons help us negotiate our own complicated world. Whether we're learning to adapt to adverse conditions, accept our own limitations, or process new information in an ever-changing landscape-we can be sure a parasite did it first. At once peculiar and profound, Life Lessons from a Parasite makes a case for using knowledge of the natural world, with all its wonderful mysteries and quirks, to tackle our worst problems.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*This deluxe edition comes with a mountain spine design that lines up with the rest of the series\*A rugged mountain town seemed like the perfect escape from a life in shambles.But on day one, she ran full tilt into the world's hottest single dad, and now all her plans are ruined.As a chart-topping country singer with a recent streak of bad press, it's hard for Skylar Stone to find any peace. But she finds it in Rose Hill. With a little boy and a little girl who steal her heart just as thoroughly as their dad.Weston Belmont.The man is a shameless flirt. He oozes confidence and masculinity in a way that's downright distracting. And in bed He's addictive.Everything with him is wild and impulsive, and Skylar is desperate to regain some control.But no one has supported her like West does. And no one has ever made her feel as loved as he does either.So, while Skylar's brain says settling down with a small-town horse trainer is impossible.her heart says she's right where she belongs.Still, her life as a celebrity haunts her. It has the power to pull she and West apart.She can see in his eyes that he wants her to stay. And she wants that too.But she knows better than anyone that you don't always get what you want.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*Featuring a collectible spine design and foiling on the title.\*\*New York Times bestseller and TikTok sensation Lauren Asher brings her signature heart, angst, and steam to a high-octane series of interconnected standalones featuring F1 drivers. When Elena is assigned as a PR manager to repair Jax Kingston's wrecked reputation, neither of them can predict what sparks between them.JaxPills. Alcohol. Adrenaline.I'm addicted to destructive decisions that numb my pain until I make a catastrophic mistake that jeopardizes my career. So to repair my broken reputation, my Formula 1 team hires Elena Gonzalez.She is a glorified babysitter paid to keep me in check during the race season, and I'm hellbent on making her quit before either of us act on our attraction to one another.She's my damnation disguised as my salvation.and my newest addiction.ElenaI begged the universe to help me with my financial struggles, and Jax Kingston answered my call with a public relations disaster.The job sounds simple in theory, but the broody British driver turns our hotel suite into a battleground, wielding his words as a weapon and his demons as an escape.I soon learn that to beat the enemy, I need to exploit his weaknesses, only for me to realize I'm his biggest one.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over'Your kids are great,' he said, changing the subject.'Don't be sweet. I can't resist sweet,' Gianna warned him.'Your kids are monsters, and I hate your face.'Beckett Pierce is the most eligible bachelor in the nosiest small town in upstate New York. But after his last girlfriend handcuffed herself to his porch and set his welcome mat on fire, he's not looking for any more romance.Especially if it lands right in his own backyard. And has miles of red hair.Gianna Decker has her hands full--no, overflowing--with problems. With two kids, a useless ex, and a brand new yoga studio, the last thing on her mind is finding a man who'll demand more of her time.Fantasizing about her hot, broody landlord Mistake. Lusting after the sexy mayor of her new town Terrible idea. Getting naked with the 'favorite' son of her father's new lady friend N-O. Getting involved with Beckett has disaster written all over it.Those stolen kisses were accidental. A few moments of strings-free, sizzling passion couldn't possibly cause any trouble. At least, not until tempers flare when their families complicate things and the interfering citizens of Blue Moon step in with their special brand of chaos.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERPart history and part cultural analysis, The Grift chronicles the nuanced history of Black Republicans. Clay Cane lays out how Black Republicanism has been mangled by opportunists who are apologists for racism.After the Civil War, the pillars of Black Republicanism were a balanced critique of both political parties, civil rights for all Americans, reinventing an economy based on exploitation, and, most importantly, building thriving Black communities. How did Black Republicanism devolve from revolutionaries like Frederick Douglass to the puppets in the Trump era Whether it's radical conservatives like South Carolina Senator Tim Scott or Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, they are consistently viral news and continuously upholding egregious laws at the expense of their Black brethren. Black faces in high places who provide cover for explicit bigotry are one of the greatest threats to the liberation of Black and brown people. By studying these figures and their tactics, Cane exposes the grift and lays out a plan to emancipate our future.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Model turned disgraced reality TV starlet, Leah Mae Larkin, crash lands in her hometown of Bootleg Springs to lay low while a scandal threatens her career. She can't shake the feeling that her agent-and supposed fiancÃ(c)-manipulated her into the role of made-for-TV homewrecker.Connecting with her roots is just what she needs, and Bootleg Springs is home to her father, moonshine, and her childhood best friend, Jameson Bodine. Only there's nothing childlike about Jameson-a man who turns scrap metal into art and isn't afraid to throw down on a rowdy Friday night with his brothers and hellcat sister. He might not say much, but still waters run deep.Seeing the ring on his crush's finger He doesn't like it, but he can't wish it away. No more than he can wish away the trouble his family is in, with evidence pointing to his late father in the cold case disappearance of Callie Kendall.Jameson and Leah Mae are just two friends reliving their summers together, blowing off steam, and having fun for the first time in a long time. But Leah Mae is realizing what's really important in her life, and it isn't what she thought. And sometimes steam turns into sparks-hot as molten steel-and friends aren't just friends.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A warm and endearing story about the quiet power of being yourself from Zadie Smith, Nick Laird and Magenta Fox. Maud - a judo-suit wearing guinea pig and proud weirdo - is off into the wild, as is Kit, her owner. Both are slightly nervous about what they'll find in the great outdoors, but with a pinch of bravery - and a few Signature Moves - they'll make new friends and explore new worlds.Praise for Weirdo:'A sweet, tightly written tale about the benefits of not fitting in, cheered on by Magenta Fox's gorgeous illustrations' The Times' Best Children's Books for Summer 2021'As cockle-warming as a cuddle from a favourite pet, Weirdo ought to be a smash hit' Observer'it's delightful' the i. Fox, Magenta (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny snowy companion picture book that teaches kids about winter, adapting to change, and the seasons.Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears. Is there a snow thief on the loose With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of winter is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a snow thief on the loose, or is something else going on in Squirrel's forest A perfect exploration of change--both seasonal, and the anxiety that change sometimes causes. Bonus material explaining about the changing of the seasons. Poised to be a new fall classic.Pick up The Snow Thief if you are looking for: - A classic read for ages 4 and up- Back to school books, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!- Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons. Slater, Nicola (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Personal trainer Jonah Bodine discovers more than he bargained for with the half-siblings he didn't know he had in small-town West Virginia. Not only is his dead father a person of interest in a cold case disappearance, but the entire town seems way too invested in Jonah's happily ever after potential.His summer of solitude in a lakeside cottage is ruined when his matchmaking sister saddles him with an unwanted roommate.Adorable, snort-laughing nerd Shelby Thompson came to Bootleg Springs looking for answers and ends up getting adopted by the town's nosy elders. Maneuvered into sharing a cottage with the handsome trainer, she makes the best of a sticky situation by offering her perpetually shirtless roommate a strings-free summer fling.Jonah is tempted. Very tempted. But Shelby has secrets. And as the Callie Kendall mystery unravels, Shelby's own past comes back to haunt her. The danger is very real and so are the feelings she's developing for Jonah.…