Pan macmillan nov 2026 (28 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Join Puffin Lau and wildcat kitten Noma on an exciting adventure in the sequel to Waterstones Children's Book of the Month Land of the Last Wildcat.'An exciting magical mystery and adventure unfolds with twists and turns all the way' - Booktrust on Land of the Last WildcatBeautifully illustrated throughout in black and white, Lui Sit's The Wildcat and the Gathering Storm is perfect for animal lovers aged 7+!After successfully taking an endangered wildcat back home to Linger Island, Puffin discovers that she is now guardian of a new baby kuri wildcat! Kuri kitten, Noma, is wilful, excitable and just discovering her mythical powers. Just as Puffin gets a handle on her new responsibilities, her scientist mother gets into trouble during a research trip - and Puffin, her best friend Lance and Noma have to rush to rescue her.But all is not as it seems . . . Puffin will have to keep her wits about her to protect the ones she loves, and avoid environmental disaster. Dean, David (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Twenty-eight entertaining tales from Japanese folklore are featured here, and everything comes with a magical twist. Monkeys, badgers and other meddlesome creatures abound, as well as fortune tellers, malevolent spirits and mysterious paintings.A man who ardently desires eternal life is taught a lesson. A couple fall in love and find each other across the centuries. More unexpected time-slips happen in 'Urashima Taro', where a young fisherman ends up married to a princess and lives undersea for centuries. Spirits are all around us: in 'The Laughing Dumpling', an elderly woman outwits a demon with a taste for her cooking. Ghostly hauntings are visited on those who have done wrong, and famous tales like 'The Marvellous Tea Kettle' and 'The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child' (which inspired Studio Ghibli's Princess Kaguya) remind us that the boundary between the magical and the everyday is only too fragile.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. 336 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Twenty-eight entertaining tales from Japanese folklore are featured here, and everything comes with a magical twist. Monkeys, badgers and other meddlesome creatures abound, as well as fortune tellers, malevolent spirits and mysterious paintings.A man who ardently desires eternal life is taught a lesson. A couple fall in love and find each other across the centuries. More unexpected time-slips happen in 'Urashima Taro', where a young fisherman ends up married to a princess and lives undersea for centuries. Spirits are all around us: in 'The Laughing Dumpling', an elderly woman outwits a demon with a taste for her cooking. Ghostly hauntings are visited on those who have done wrong, and famous tales like 'The Marvellous Tea Kettle' and 'The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child' (which inspired Studio Ghibli's Princess Kaguya) remind us that the boundary between the magical and the everyday is only too fragile.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. 336 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The international bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics' - New ScientistQuantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp.In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo - renowned physicist Frank Verstraete and writer Céline Broeckaert - demystifies the essential science behind how our world works. Together, they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in its weird ways - and just why it's so important to understand them.In this book, you will discover:How symmetry governs the universeThe untold history of quantum physicsHow quantum principles power our gadgets and livesThe real essence behind quantum puzzles and discoveriesPart history and part popular science, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics serves as a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind.'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' - John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech'Quantum physics has long been mysterious, yet [the authors] succeed, often with brilliance, in making its history and mind-blowing ways accessible to lay readers' - Nature'Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable' - Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling author of The Science of Discworld'A delightful book for all those who do not speak the language of mathematics but are curious about the most beautiful of theories and their impact on our lives' - Barbara Terhal, theoretical physicist 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The international bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics' - New ScientistQuantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp.In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo - renowned physicist Frank Verstraete and writer Céline Broeckaert - demystifies the essential science behind how our world works. Together, they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in its weird ways - and just why it's so important to understand them.In this book, you will discover:How symmetry governs the universeThe untold history of quantum physicsHow quantum principles power our gadgets and livesThe real essence behind quantum puzzles and discoveriesPart history and part popular science, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics serves as a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind.'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' - John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech'Quantum physics has long been mysterious, yet [the authors] succeed, often with brilliance, in making its history and mind-blowing ways accessible to lay readers' - Nature'Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable' - Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling author of The Science of Discworld'A delightful book for all those who do not speak the language of mathematics but are curious about the most beautiful of theories and their impact on our lives' - Barbara Terhal, theoretical physicist 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The international bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics' - New ScientistQuantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp.In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo - renowned physicist Frank Verstraete and writer Céline Broeckaert - demystifies the essential science behind how our world works. Together, they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in its weird ways - and just why it's so important to understand them.In this book, you will discover:How symmetry governs the universeThe untold history of quantum physicsHow quantum principles power our gadgets and livesThe real essence behind quantum puzzles and discoveriesPart history and part popular science, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics serves as a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind.'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' - John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech'Quantum physics has long been mysterious, yet [the authors] succeed, often with brilliance, in making its history and mind-blowing ways accessible to lay readers' - Nature'Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable' - Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling author of The Science of Discworld'A delightful book for all those who do not speak the language of mathematics but are curious about the most beautiful of theories and their impact on our lives' - Barbara Terhal, theoretical physicist.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton. Illustrated throughout by Cat Sims.Find out how Carlos Sainz became a racing legend! Covering his rise through the ranks, records and rivalries, this book tells you everything you need to know about the Spanish superstar.Easy to read and fun to share, Racing Legends: Carlos Sainz is perfect for fast and curious minds, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of the Racing Legends series for more books to speed through!Other racing legends in the series include Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Fernando Alonso and George Russell. Sims, Cat (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Join Puffin Lau and wildcat kitten Noma on an exciting adventure in the sequel to Waterstones Children's Book of the Month Land of the Last Wildcat.'An exciting magical mystery and adventure unfolds with twists and turns all the way' - Booktrust on Land of the Last WildcatBeautifully illustrated throughout in black and white, Lui Sit's The Wildcat and the Gathering Storm is perfect for animal lovers aged 7+!After successfully taking an endangered wildcat back home to Linger Island, Puffin discovers that she is now guardian of a new baby kuri wildcat! Kuri kitten, Noma, is wilful, excitable and just discovering her mythical powers. Just as Puffin gets a handle on her new responsibilities, her scientist mother gets into trouble during a research trip - and Puffin, her best friend Lance and Noma have to rush to rescue her.But all is not as it seems . . . Puffin will have to keep her wits about her to protect the ones she loves, and avoid environmental disaster. Dean, David (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton. Illustrated in black and white throughout by Cat Sims.Discover how George Russell became a racing legend in this fun, illustrated, fact-filled book! Read about his wins, losses and find out about the history of Formula One.Easy to read and fun to share, Racing Legends: George Russell is perfect for fast and curious minds, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of the Racing Legends series for more books to speed through!Other racing legends in this series include Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Great Unicorn Rescue is an enchanting, unicorn-filled tale about friendship and fighting your fears, from the award-winning, bestselling Diane Ewen.Louella lives on the edge of a forest. But this isn't just any forest - this forest has unicorns in it! Louella's unicorn is called Norrie, and they love collecting shells together from the stream and spending all day together. Norrie's special power is being able to cast a bright beam of light - so although Louella's biggest fear is the dark, she never has to worry with Norrie around!Until, one day, when Louella's school has a class trip into the forest and Norrie doesn't appear. Where could Norrie have got to Can Louella overcome her biggest fear to help her friend out An enchanting story about friendship and how facing your fear with friends might just make that fear disappear altogether!The authorial debut from Diane Ewen, illustrator of Coming to England and winner of the Jericho Prize and the Queen's Knickers award. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Join Captain Hook as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas in this big-hearted festive adventure, featuring Peter Pan, Father Christmas and his crew of squabbling reindeer!A spectacular sequel to The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland - now a major animated feature on Sky Cinema and NOWTV, featuring Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley.It's everyone's Christmas wish come true! The Night Before Christmas in Neverland brings two magical worlds together in one epic, festive adventure - the iconic world of J.M. Barrie's classic story, Peter Pan in Neverland, and Clement C Moore's beloved poem, The Night Before Christmas.This Christmas Eve a missing reindeer and an impulsive wish upon a star leads Father Christmas on a magical journey into Neverland. But it's amazing what a touch of goodwill and a sprinkling of Christmas spirit can do, even for a plundering pirate like Hook1. Hindley, Kate (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From Alexandra Potter, the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of So, I Met This Guy . . ., comes Who's That Girl - a heartwarming and hilarious romantic comedy that looks at life, love and what might happen if you could turn back time . . . Charlotte and Lottie have absolutely nothing in common - except they're the same person.Thirty-something Charlotte has a high-flying PR agency, a serious boyfriend and all the trappings of success - she's living the dream, so why is it so stressful Twenty-one-year-old Lottie has just moved to London with dreams of becoming a writer. Carefree and single, she's having fun - and on the brink of making some big mistakes.So when a cosmic glitch brings Charlotte face to face with her younger self, she hatches a plan to teach her all the things she knows now: wear sunscreen, stay away from PVC trousers and Do Not Sleep With That Guy.But what she doesn't expect is Lottie has a few lessons of her own. And rewriting your past can seriously mess with your future . . .Praise for Alexandra Potter:'The new Bridget Jones for our times' - Daily Telegraph'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' - Heat'Brilliant! Laughing out loud' - Emma Gannon'Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep' - Red'A thrilling, witty, wonderful adventure with a grand splosh of self-discovery' - Milly Johnson'Warm, witty and wise . . . An absolute triumph!' - Mike Gayle.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-eight entertaining tales from Japanese folklore are featured here, and everything comes with a magical twist. Monkeys, badgers and other meddlesome creatures abound, as well as fortune tellers, malevolent spirits and mysterious paintings.A man who ardently desires eternal life is taught a lesson. A couple fall in love and find each other across the centuries. More unexpected time-slips happen in 'Urashima Taro', where a young fisherman ends up married to a princess and lives undersea for centuries. Spirits are all around us: in 'The Laughing Dumpling', an elderly woman outwits a demon with a taste for her cooking. Ghostly hauntings are visited on those who have done wrong, and famous tales like 'The Marvellous Tea Kettle' and 'The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child' (which inspired Studio Ghibli's Princess Kaguya) remind us that the boundary between the magical and the everyday is only too fragile.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The international bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics' - New ScientistQuantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp.In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo - renowned physicist Frank Verstraete and writer Céline Broeckaert - demystifies the essential science behind how our world works. Together, they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in its weird ways - and just why it's so important to understand them.In this book, you will discover:How symmetry governs the universeThe untold history of quantum physicsHow quantum principles power our gadgets and livesThe real essence behind quantum puzzles and discoveriesPart history and part popular science, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics serves as a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind.'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' - John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech'Quantum physics has long been mysterious, yet [the authors] succeed, often with brilliance, in making its history and mind-blowing ways accessible to lay readers' - Nature'Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable' - Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling author of The Science of Discworld'A delightful book for all those who do not speak the language of mathematics but are curious about the most beautiful of theories and their impact on our lives' - Barbara Terhal, theoretical physicist.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Might becoming a monster make you a better human From John Scalzi, the blockbuster author of The Kaiju Preservation Society and Starter Villain, comes Monsters of Ohio - a thrilling speculative adventure with tentacles, hope amidst hardship and the (potential) end of the world.Richland, Ohio is a sleepy rural community. But it's now facing ruin after a predatory private equity firm defrauds the local factory. Now, Richland is primed to explode. Just not in the way anyone expected. Because when corporate greed threatens this town, its citizens don't just take it silently - they make a change. A big one. Which might involve a few unexpected tentacles.Mike Boyd left Richland decades ago to find his way in the world. But when he's called back to tie up loose ends, he finds far more than he bargained for. Teaming up with the overwhelmed Police Chief, Mike becomes entangled in a wild sequence of events that will bring this tiny village to global attention, change humanity forever . . . and, perhaps, spell its doom.\* \* \* Praise for John Scalzi:'Enormously entertaining'- Adrian Tchaikovsky'I haven't enjoyed science fiction this much in years'- Christopher Paolini'Hugely enjoyable, intelligent and good-humoured fun'- The Guardian'Clever dialogue, fast-paced story and strong characters'- The Times. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the electrifying new 6:20 Man thriller from international number one bestselling author David Baldacci, Agent Travis Devine leaves US soil and enters a storm of global conspiracy . . .A LETHAL ASSASSINATIONWhen fearless war correspondent Theresa Lee is shot and left for dead on a storm-swept Manhattan street, the authorities are left with zero leads. But when Bill Walker - the intelligence analyst she was meeting with at the time of her attack, and who has critical knowledge that would be invaluable to criminals - also vanishes without a trace, the stakes reach terrifying new levels. A professional hit team has attempted to silence the journalist and snatched the analyst. The question is: why AN INTERNATIONAL EMPIREEnter Travis Devine, called in to untangle a web of weaponized data and manufactured truths. His investigation pulls him from New York's glass-and-steel canyons to the glittering harbours of Australia, straight into the orbit of the Woolwine empire - a dynasty whose vast fortune makes them more powerful than some nations. And when personal family issues suddenly arise in the middle of his investigation, Devine must keep his emotions in check and juggle like he never has before, while killers lurk around every corner.A GLOBAL CONSPIRACYPartnering with Anais Jones, a Sydney homicide detective, Devine uncovers a lethal convergence of rogue intelligence operations, Russian mobsters and a quiet campaign to redraw the global balance of power. To stop a catastrophe that could shatter the world order, Devine must question everything. In a world where enemies wear the faces of allies, and a billionaire's actions has led to a rapidly rising body count, the 6:20 Man is running out of time to keep it all from crashing down.KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.'One of the world's thriller masters' - Daily Mail'Baldacci is still peerless' - The Sunday Times'One of the all-time best thriller authors' - Lisa Gardner'Baldacci delivers, every time!' - Lisa Scottoline\*The 6.20 Man, the first instalment in the Travis Devine series, was an instant New York Times bestseller w/c 31/07/2024.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The even spicier sequel to West of Wicked, a dark, sexy, and twisted reimagining of The Wizard of Oz from USA Today bestselling author Nikki St. CroweOz smiles like a fairy tale and bites like a curse. And Dorothy is trapped in its teeth.Dorothy Gale has been betrayed by the Wizard of Oz; he used her, broke her, and left her stranded in a strange land.Now she's forced to team up with the last person she should trust: the Tin Woodman. A heartless mercenary with an axe to grind and nothing left to lose. Because the Wizard didn't just steal his heart, he took Tin's little brother, Gabriel, too.Everything about Tin is dangerous. And the closer Dorothy gets, the harder it is to tell what scares her more-his blade, or the fire he ignites within her. Can Dorothy forget the Wizard's embrace and fall into Tin's arms instead But defeating the Wizard won't be easy. His magic hums beneath every brick and coils through every whisper, until you're walking in circles on the Yellow Brick Road. He has all of Oz under his spell and more power than anyone. Or does he Because Dorothy is more than she seems, and the longer she's in Oz, the more she remembers. Things about her past, about what she is, and about the magic awakening inside her.Spice rating: 4/5Tropes:Dark Fairytale ReimaginingMorally Grey HeroesEnemies to LoversWho Did This To You Found FamilyForced Proximity.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Is your Christmas to-do list more like a never-ending roll-call of obligations Are your fairy lights more tangled than your tights drawer And are your homemade mince pies more pie in the sky than reality Join the club.Meet Laurie: a working mother of two who is at the end of her tinsel. All she really wants for Christmas is five minutes of peace (and another Bailey's in her coffee).With a disastrously chaotic family Christmas brewing, Laurie has a choice to make. Should she double down on her perfectly manufactured festive cheer Or burn the Pinterest board and embrace her imperfections so that she can have some fun too If you've spent more Christmases surviving than thriving, it's time to join Laurie in ditching the colour-coded spreadsheets, letting the kids (and adults) stay in their pyjamas until 3 p.m. and finally raising a toast to say, 'F##k it, it's Christmas'.A laugh-out-loud novel for fans of Amandaland, The F##k It List and Why Mummy Drinks.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Open this book and step into the Moominhouse, where the door is always open . . .A Year in the Moominhouse is a stunning carousel book, unfolding to reveal 3D scenes of the iconic blue Moominhouse through a year in Moominvalley.Beautifully illustrated by Filippa Widlund and based on Tove Jansson's classic Moomin artwork, A Year in the Moominhouse starts in spring, as new flowers peep through the ground and Snufkin returns from his winter wanderings. Enjoy a summer party, harvest mushrooms and berries with the family in autumn, and settle down to hibernate in the cold midwinter while Too-Ticky keeps warm in the bathhouse.With four beautifully-illustrated layers in each section, there are intricate details to spot and beloved characters to find all the way through. Featuring special cover finishes and a ribbon-tie closure, this stunning edition is a perfect gift for any Moomin fan, and a book to treasure for ever.Look out for other Moomin books from Macmillan, including The Moomins: The World of Moominvalley, What is a Moomin An Illustrated Guide in 100 Objects, and The Moomins Find a Home, a pop-up retelling of the first ever Moomin story. Widlund, Filippa (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - How can we relax and switch off in today's frantic world What would a classic author's version of mindfulness be How to Switch Off combines self-help and sage advice, bringing the best of classic wisdom to modern readers. Find out how to slow down and savour the moment according to our greatest writers and thinkers.From Aesop to Virginia Woolf, these bite-size essays and extracts provide recommendations for escaping burnout and seeing the world anew. There are concrete steps to take: Henry David Thoreau lists the advantages of walking around; Aldous Huxley explains why leisure time should be low-effort but not mindless; Elizabeth von Arnim praises the importance of books and gardens. There are nuggets of actionable guidance on how to focus and how to battle anxiety, ranging from da Vinci's recommendations for artists developing their painting skills to George Orwell's recipe for a perfect cup of tea.Poetic yet practical, How to Switch Off explores the art of resting, reflecting and reconnecting.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This book blew me away. It's brilliant' - Chris Evans'Brilliant and inspiring' - Ben FogleDo you want to increase your confidence, feel less anxious and get more out of life In this clear, practical book, Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton shows how much you stand to gain by doing small things that scare you and reframing your relationship with fear.This philosophy didn't just drive her to gold medals; it powered her through huge challenges from training as a jump jockey to attempting to climb Everest. But Victoria - alongside the neuroscientists, researchers and psychologists she interviews - is clear that the lessons she's learned from her extreme experiences can be easily applied to your everyday life.Packed with clear takeaways and relatable examples, The Fear Opportunity is a guide to transforming your fears into fuel for discovering what you're really capable of, what you really care about and for living your richest, most expansive life.'Gets to the beating heart of handling fear - and turns it from being a dreaded weight to a potent weapon' - Bear Grylls.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'A must-read for business leaders seeking to innovate and communicate clearly and effectively' - Publishers WeeklySimplicity is Apple's competitive advantage. It Just Works shows you how to make it yours.What is the secret ingredient in every billion-dollar product, from the iPhone to ChatGPT to Lego Simplicity. Humans love simplicity; it's a hard-wired obsession. Apple has built one of the world's most valuable companies on this single principle.In It Just Works, Apple veteran Neil West unpacks the principles of simplification behind Apple's world-conquering success under Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and now John Ternus. This book offers a clear, actionable guide for leaders, entrepreneurs and anyone ready to make a bigger impact in their work and life.Through nine simple rules, this book will show you how to:- Build effective solutions from the ground up.- Make work simpler for you and your colleagues.- Remove friction from products, processes and decisions.- Solve problems that your customers don't even know they have.- Communicate simply, persuasively and quickly.-Stay focused and drive change.Based on decades of experience at the cutting edge of innovation, West delivers a set of simplification methods you can apply immediately - without permission or additional resources - to transform your output and your results.'This book suggests that the secret of Apple's success is hiding in plain sight: it is the relentless pursuit of simplicity. Perhaps it says something about most of the world's other large corporations that, while they yearn to replicate the end result, they find it altogether impossible to replicate the means' - Rory Sutherland, author of Alchemy. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Join Captain Hook as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas in this big-hearted festive adventure, featuring Peter Pan, Father Christmas and his crew of squabbling reindeer!A spectacular sequel to The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland - now a major animated feature on Sky Cinema and NOWTV, featuring Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley.It's everyone's Christmas wish come true! The Night Before Christmas in Neverland brings two magical worlds together in one epic, festive adventure - the iconic world of J.M. Barrie's classic story, Peter Pan in Neverland, and Clement C Moore's beloved poem, The Night Before Christmas.This Christmas Eve a missing reindeer and an impulsive wish upon a star leads Father Christmas on a magical journey into Neverland. But it's amazing what a touch of goodwill and a sprinkling of Christmas spirit can do, even for a plundering pirate like Hook1Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 40 pp. Englisch. Hindley, Kate (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The international bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics' - New ScientistQuantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp.In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo - renowned physicist Frank Verstraete and writer Céline Broeckaert - demystifies the essential science behind how our world works. Together, they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in its weird ways - and just why it's so important to understand them.In this book, you will discover:How symmetry governs the universeThe untold history of quantum physicsHow quantum principles power our gadgets and livesThe real essence behind quantum puzzles and discoveriesPart history and part popular science, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics serves as a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind.'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' - John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech'Quantum physics has long been mysterious, yet [the authors] succeed, often with brilliance, in making its history and mind-blowing ways accessible to lay readers' - Nature'Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable' - Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling author of The Science of Discworld'A delightful book for all those who do not speak the language of mathematics but are curious about the most beautiful of theories and their impact on our lives' - Barbara Terhal, theoretical physicistPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 368 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Twenty-eight entertaining tales from Japanese folklore are featured here, and everything comes with a magical twist. Monkeys, badgers and other meddlesome creatures abound, as well as fortune tellers, malevolent spirits and mysterious paintings.A man who ardently desires eternal life is taught a lesson. A couple fall in love and find each other across the centuries. More unexpected time-slips happen in 'Urashima Taro', where a young fisherman ends up married to a princess and lives undersea for centuries. Spirits are all around us: in 'The Laughing Dumpling', an elderly woman outwits a demon with a taste for her cooking. Ghostly hauntings are visited on those who have done wrong, and famous tales like 'The Marvellous Tea Kettle' and 'The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child' (which inspired Studio Ghibli's Princess Kaguya) remind us that the boundary between the magical and the everyday is only too fragile.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 336 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As the creator of Wholesome by Sarah, Sarah Pound has earned a devoted following of home cooks who rely on her fresh, wholesome and flavor-packed recipes every night of the week. Dedicated to making life easier for busy families, Sarah's much-anticipated debut cookbook brings together the kind of food she's become known and loved for: simple, hearty and family-friendly meals made with familiar, everyday ingredients.Alongside nourishing soups, one-pot wonders and irresistible salads, you'll find entire chapters devoted to new ways with budget-friendly staples like pasta, ground meat and even a humble can of tuna. There are no complicated techniques--just solid, comforting home cooking that's fresh, fast and full of flavor.In addition to her delicious recipes, Sarah shares reliable formulas for building perfect salads and stir-fries, plus go-to marinades, spice rubs, dressings and practical tips to streamline life in the kitchen. Wholesome by Sarah is set to become the new go-to cookbook for no-fuss, healthy weeknight meals for busy households everywhere.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Join Puffin Lau and wildcat kitten Noma on an exciting adventure in the sequel to Waterstones Children's Book of the Month Land of the Last Wildcat.'An exciting magical mystery and adventure unfolds with twists and turns all the way' - Booktrust on Land of the Last WildcatBeautifully illustrated throughout in black and white, Lui Sit's The Wildcat and the Gathering Storm is perfect for animal lovers aged 7+!After successfully taking an endangered wildcat back home to Linger Island, Puffin discovers that she is now guardian of a new baby kuri wildcat! Kuri kitten, Noma, is wilful, excitable and just discovering her mythical powers. Just as Puffin gets a handle on her new responsibilities, her scientist mother gets into trouble during a research trip - and Puffin, her best friend Lance and Noma have to rush to rescue her.But all is not as it seems . . . Puffin will have to keep her wits about her to protect the ones she loves, and avoid environmental disaster! 304 pp. Englisch. Dean, David (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The international bestseller'Ambitious . . . pleasingly full of cutting-edge topics' - New ScientistQuantum physics is the cornerstone of our world. Yet, at the same time, it's one of the hardest subjects for ordinary mortals to grasp.In Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics, a husband-and-wife duo - renowned physicist Frank Verstraete and writer Céline Broeckaert - demystifies the essential science behind how our world works. Together, they unravel the reasons the universe behaves in its weird ways - and just why it's so important to understand them.In this book, you will discover:How symmetry governs the universeThe untold history of quantum physicsHow quantum principles power our gadgets and livesThe real essence behind quantum puzzles and discoveriesPart history and part popular science, Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics serves as a bridge between the complex world of quantum physics and the curious mind.'A physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth and artistry are breathtaking' - John Preskill, theoretical physicist and Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech'Quantum physics has long been mysterious, yet [the authors] succeed, often with brilliance, in making its history and mind-blowing ways accessible to lay readers' - Nature'Entertaining, unorthodox and highly readable' - Ian Stewart FRS, bestselling author of The Science of Discworld'A delightful book for all those who do not speak the language of mathematics but are curious about the most beautiful of theories and their impact on our lives' - Barbara Terhal, theoretical physicist 368 pp. Englisch.…