Pan macmillan okt 2026 (101 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Meet Nell and Beany, two friends who love to go on adventures together! Today Nell and Beany are visiting a castle, but Beany drops his glove. Will they find it again With a read-aloud rhyming story, a cute cat and dog duo, and tabs and a wheel to push, slide and turn, Nell & Beany: The Lost Glove is a charming, action-packed tiny adventure for preschool children.From bestselling preschool author Camilla Reid and award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley, little readers will love joining Nell and Beany on their adventure, with plenty to do and see along the way.Look out for more books from Camilla Reid including Five Little Trains, Is Dot in the Tree and Old MacDonald Had a Zoo. 10 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Tilt the book to make the colourful Christmas characters race across the page with this interactive slider book. Are you ready to join in the fun Ready . . . steady . . . RACE!From decorating the Christmas tree and wrapping presents, to flying practise with the reindeer, help Santa and his elves get ready for the Big Christmas Race. Who will win this time Ready, Steady, Race! Christmas is an interactive slider book with a difference, and is sure to keep little ones busy for hours. With bright, bold illustrations from preschool favourite, Teresa Bellón, and a different ending every time depending on how you move the book!If you like this tilt and slide book, look out for Ready, Steady, Race! Bugs and Things That Go! 10 pp. Englisch. Bellón, Teresa (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Tilt the book to make the colourful Christmas characters race across the page with this interactive slider book. Are you ready to join in the fun Ready . . . steady . . . RACE!From decorating the Christmas tree and wrapping presents, to flying practise with the reindeer, help Santa and his elves get ready for the Big Christmas Race. Who will win this time Ready, Steady, Race! Christmas is an interactive slider book with a difference, and is sure to keep little ones busy for hours. With bright, bold illustrations from preschool favourite, Teresa Bellón, and a different ending every time depending on how you move the book!If you like this tilt and slide book, look out for Ready, Steady, Race! Bugs and Things That Go! 10 pp. Englisch. Bellón, Teresa (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dive into a mermaid's diary and discover all the underwater secrets in this fantasy adventure from award-winner Chris Riddell. A fabulous holiday read, fully illustrated in black and white throughout and perfect for 7 to 9-year-old fans of The Little Mermaid and Ottoline.'Humorous and fabulously illustrated, this 7+ diary adventure is stuffed to the gills with charm' - The GuardianMeet shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw.She lives in the quiet backwater of Sleepy Cove, collects messages in bottles, rides seahorses and enjoys the hobby of 'walking' on the beach and visiting friends.Life is perfect until Atalanta learns of plans by developers Bristle & Splinter to transform Sleepy Cove into a luxury seaside golf resort. Realizing that this plan will destroy her home, she enlists the help of her friends, old and new, to try to stop it . . .Continue the underwater adventure with A Mermaid's Rescue.'Charming, witty and imaginative, and packed with an unbelievable amount of stunning artwork . . . one of the best books to be published for 7- to 9-year-olds this year' The Bookseller'This gorgeous book, written as a diary with Riddell's stunning illustrations . . . is the perfect summer read' Daily Mail 240 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Dive into a mermaid's diary and discover all the underwater secrets in this fantasy adventure from award-winner Chris Riddell. A fabulous holiday read, fully illustrated in black and white throughout and perfect for 7 to 9-year-old fans of The Little Mermaid and Ottoline.'Humorous and fabulously illustrated, this 7+ diary adventure is stuffed to the gills with charm' - The GuardianMeet shy mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw.She lives in the quiet backwater of Sleepy Cove, collects messages in bottles, rides seahorses and enjoys the hobby of 'walking' on the beach and visiting friends.Life is perfect until Atalanta learns of plans by developers Bristle & Splinter to transform Sleepy Cove into a luxury seaside golf resort. Realizing that this plan will destroy her home, she enlists the help of her friends, old and new, to try to stop it . . .Continue the underwater adventure with A Mermaid's Rescue.'Charming, witty and imaginative, and packed with an unbelievable amount of stunning artwork . . . one of the best books to be published for 7- to 9-year-olds this year' The Bookseller'This gorgeous book, written as a diary with Riddell's stunning illustrations . . . is the perfect summer read' Daily Mail 240 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Meet Nell and Beany, two friends who love to go on adventures together! Today Nell and Beany are visiting a castle, but Beany drops his glove. Will they find it again With a read-aloud rhyming story, a cute cat and dog duo, and tabs and a wheel to push, slide and turn, Nell & Beany: The Lost Glove is a charming, action-packed tiny adventure for preschool children.From bestselling preschool author Camilla Reid and award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley, little readers will love joining Nell and Beany on their adventure, with plenty to do and see along the way.Look out for more books from Camilla Reid including Five Little Trains, Is Dot in the Tree and Old MacDonald Had a Zoo.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -He was sent to kill a pest. Instead, he found a monster.'An intriguing work of whimsi-grotesquerie' - Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas SixMonster hunters tangle with court politics in The Works of Vermin, a horror adventure by the critically acclaimed author of Leech, Hiron Ennes.Enter the decadent, deadly city of Tiliard.In a complex, chaotic metropolis, Guy Moulène has a simple goal: keep his sister out of debt. For her sake he'll take on any job - no matter how vile.As an exterminator, Guy hunts the uncanny pests that crawl up from the river. These vermin are all strange, and often dangerous. His latest quarry is different: a worm the size of a dragon, with deadly venom and a ravenous taste for artwork. As it digests Tiliard from the sewers to the opera houses, its toxin reshapes the future of the city. No sane person would hunt it if they had the choice.Guy doesn't have a choice.'A lush and seductive story, rife with opulent horror and decaying decadence' - Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters'I will follow this writer anywhere' - Gillian Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl 432 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -He was sent to kill a pest. Instead, he found a monster.'An intriguing work of whimsi-grotesquerie' - Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas SixMonster hunters tangle with court politics in The Works of Vermin, a horror adventure by the critically acclaimed author of Leech, Hiron Ennes.Enter the decadent, deadly city of Tiliard.In a complex, chaotic metropolis, Guy Moulène has a simple goal: keep his sister out of debt. For her sake he'll take on any job - no matter how vile.As an exterminator, Guy hunts the uncanny pests that crawl up from the river. These vermin are all strange, and often dangerous. His latest quarry is different: a worm the size of a dragon, with deadly venom and a ravenous taste for artwork. As it digests Tiliard from the sewers to the opera houses, its toxin reshapes the future of the city. No sane person would hunt it if they had the choice.Guy doesn't have a choice.'A lush and seductive story, rife with opulent horror and decaying decadence' - Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters'I will follow this writer anywhere' - Gillian Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl 432 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An extraordinary historical journey through England. From Alice Loxton, author of the acclaimed bestseller EighteenA Waterstones Best History Book of 2025'Joyous. The perfect walk through history' - Sir Tony Robinson, actor, presenter and author'Whimsical, charming and cosy. Will make you want to take a long walk, look at some churchyards, and drink a lovely cup of tea' - Alice Winn, bestselling author of In MemoriamIn 1290, England mourned the death of a queen, Eleanor of Castile, beloved wife of King Edward I, the warrior king. Her body was carried on a 200-mile journey from Lincoln to London, a solemn procession that would become immortalized in stone. To mark the places where it stopped overnight, a heartbroken Edward commissioned twelve magnificent Eleanor Crosses.More than seven centuries later, bestselling historian Alice Loxton set herself an epic challenge: following in history's footsteps by walking the entire 200-mile funeral route on the corresponding dates.As Alice journeys in search of England's forgotten Queen, over ancient paths and modern motorways, history comes alive in surprising ways. Lively and entertaining, Eleanor uncovers the extraordinary life and formidable character of this lesser-known royal, revealing her inspiring legacy and the hidden history of Britain.'Beautiful, elegiac, honest and compelling . . . a modern-day pilgrimage walking in the footsteps of one of the great forgotten queens' - Kate Mosse, bestselling author of The Map of Bones'Loxton has the novelist's skill of seeing the world through her characters' eyes, and the historian's accuracy of vision' - Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of Normal Women'Eleanor is dazzling, alive with wit, elegance and insight. A book that makes history feel urgent, intimate and unforgettable' - Rob Rinder, bestselling author of The Trial 368 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An extraordinary historical journey through England. From Alice Loxton, author of the acclaimed bestseller EighteenA Waterstones Best History Book of 2025'Joyous. The perfect walk through history' - Sir Tony Robinson, actor, presenter and author'Whimsical, charming and cosy. Will make you want to take a long walk, look at some churchyards, and drink a lovely cup of tea' - Alice Winn, bestselling author of In MemoriamIn 1290, England mourned the death of a queen, Eleanor of Castile, beloved wife of King Edward I, the warrior king. Her body was carried on a 200-mile journey from Lincoln to London, a solemn procession that would become immortalized in stone. To mark the places where it stopped overnight, a heartbroken Edward commissioned twelve magnificent Eleanor Crosses.More than seven centuries later, bestselling historian Alice Loxton set herself an epic challenge: following in history's footsteps by walking the entire 200-mile funeral route on the corresponding dates.As Alice journeys in search of England's forgotten Queen, over ancient paths and modern motorways, history comes alive in surprising ways. Lively and entertaining, Eleanor uncovers the extraordinary life and formidable character of this lesser-known royal, revealing her inspiring legacy and the hidden history of Britain.'Beautiful, elegiac, honest and compelling . . . a modern-day pilgrimage walking in the footsteps of one of the great forgotten queens' - Kate Mosse, bestselling author of The Map of Bones'Loxton has the novelist's skill of seeing the world through her characters' eyes, and the historian's accuracy of vision' - Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of Normal Women'Eleanor is dazzling, alive with wit, elegance and insight. A book that makes history feel urgent, intimate and unforgettable' - Rob Rinder, bestselling author of The Trial 368 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Moving and chilling, The Hill in the Dark Grove is a story about a lost way of life and the terrifying lengths we go to to protect what we know.'Eerie. Dangerous. I loved it' - Claire Fuller, author of Unsettled Ground'Evocative, tender, terrifying' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies'A not-to-be-missed novel' - The Sunday Times'Do not read this creepy tale in an isolated cottage' - The TimesCarwyn and Rhian - the last in a long line of sheep farmers - are living out a brutal year on their hillside farm, deep in the mountains of North Wales.When Carwyn discovers a buried prehistoric ruin in one of the fields on their land, his curiosity quickly descends into obsession. His wife, Rhian, meanwhile, is confronted with the growing realization that the man with whom she shares her life and home is becoming a frightening stranger.As the harsh winter closes in, Rhian finds herself alone with her increasingly unrecognizable husband, and the mountains, and the looming megalithic stones . . . 'Powerful, inventive and gripping to the very end' - Ian McGuire, author of The North Water'A hypnotic tale of twisted folklore that won't let go' - Scott Preston, author of The Borrowed Hills'Vibrates with unease' - Anthony Shapland, author of A Room Above a Shop 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Moving and chilling, The Hill in the Dark Grove is a story about a lost way of life and the terrifying lengths we go to to protect what we know.'Eerie. Dangerous. I loved it' - Claire Fuller, author of Unsettled Ground'Evocative, tender, terrifying' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies'A not-to-be-missed novel' - The Sunday Times'Do not read this creepy tale in an isolated cottage' - The TimesCarwyn and Rhian - the last in a long line of sheep farmers - are living out a brutal year on their hillside farm, deep in the mountains of North Wales.When Carwyn discovers a buried prehistoric ruin in one of the fields on their land, his curiosity quickly descends into obsession. His wife, Rhian, meanwhile, is confronted with the growing realization that the man with whom she shares her life and home is becoming a frightening stranger.As the harsh winter closes in, Rhian finds herself alone with her increasingly unrecognizable husband, and the mountains, and the looming megalithic stones . . . 'Powerful, inventive and gripping to the very end' - Ian McGuire, author of The North Water'A hypnotic tale of twisted folklore that won't let go' - Scott Preston, author of The Borrowed Hills'Vibrates with unease' - Anthony Shapland, author of A Room Above a Shop 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Success is an acquired taste . . .From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Olivie Blake, this is a powerful and darkly fun novel about ambition, lust and eating your fill - as wealthy mums and sorority girls practice a sinister new wellness trend.Being accepted into The House would be Nina Kaur's first step into a bright and shining future. The most exclusive sorority on campus, its members are beautiful, high-achieving and respected. Nina craves this security. Adjunct professor Dr Sloane Hartley is struggling with new motherhood and a return to work. Her clothes don't fit right, her husband isn't as present as he thinks and her dissatisfaction is increasingly paralyzing. When Sloane is invited to join The House as their faculty advisor, she drinks in the collective perfection on display.Nina and Sloane are drawn ever deeper into the sisterhood's arcane rituals. But living well comes with bloody costs. And how much can they really afford to pay \* \* \*Praise for Girl Dinner'A feast of ambition, privilege and the deadly price of belonging. I loved it'- Lucy Rose'Hilarious, scathing, insightful and heartbreaking'- Ali Hazelwood'Wickedly fun and deeply satisfying'- Ling Ling Huang'Deliciously addictive'- A. R. Torre 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Success is an acquired taste . . .From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Olivie Blake, this is a powerful and darkly fun novel about ambition, lust and eating your fill - as wealthy mums and sorority girls practice a sinister new wellness trend.Being accepted into The House would be Nina Kaur's first step into a bright and shining future. The most exclusive sorority on campus, its members are beautiful, high-achieving and respected. Nina craves this security. Adjunct professor Dr Sloane Hartley is struggling with new motherhood and a return to work. Her clothes don't fit right, her husband isn't as present as he thinks and her dissatisfaction is increasingly paralyzing. When Sloane is invited to join The House as their faculty advisor, she drinks in the collective perfection on display.Nina and Sloane are drawn ever deeper into the sisterhood's arcane rituals. But living well comes with bloody costs. And how much can they really afford to pay \* \* \*Praise for Girl Dinner'A feast of ambition, privilege and the deadly price of belonging. I loved it'- Lucy Rose'Hilarious, scathing, insightful and heartbreaking'- Ali Hazelwood'Wickedly fun and deeply satisfying'- Ling Ling Huang'Deliciously addictive'- A. R. Torre 384 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This magical collection of folk stories from across the world celebrates the winter season in all its frosty glory. From Norse, Japanese and Icelandic mythology to Chinese, Scottish and Indigenous American folklore, these stories range from charming to chilling.Discover myths that explore the origins of the season and the importance of embracing icy weather, alongside tales which welcome you into the warm glow of festive gatherings. Featuring beloved storytellers such as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm as well as little-known, rediscovered treasures, this flurry of wintery tales is the perfect companion for cosying up by the fireplace during the colder months of the year.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Folk Tales for Winter Nights is edited by Jean Menzies. 208 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A retelling of the classic festive story by Alexandre Dumas which inspired Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. Full of wonder and imagination, featuring original black-and-white illustrations by French artist Bertall.On Christmas Eve, seven-year-old Mary excitedly opens her presents. She unwraps an intriguing little nutcracker figure from her godfather.One night, as the clock strikes twelve, young Mary's Nutcracker comes alive to battle a ferocious army of mice. The next day Mary eagerly tells her family what she witnessed, but only godfather Drosselmayer believes her.Drosselmayer tells Mary the story of a young mechanic who accidentally brought a curse upon the charming Princess Pirlipata. A far-flung quest for the mystical Cracatook Nut ensues, and all of a sudden Mary and her Nutcracker are whisked away to a magical land . . .This edition of The Nutcracker is 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. 256 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A retelling of the classic festive story by Alexandre Dumas which inspired Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. Full of wonder and imagination, featuring original black-and-white illustrations by French artist Bertall.On Christmas Eve, seven-year-old Mary excitedly opens her presents. She unwraps an intriguing little nutcracker figure from her godfather.One night, as the clock strikes twelve, young Mary's Nutcracker comes alive to battle a ferocious army of mice. The next day Mary eagerly tells her family what she witnessed, but only godfather Drosselmayer believes her.Drosselmayer tells Mary the story of a young mechanic who accidentally brought a curse upon the charming Princess Pirlipata. A far-flung quest for the mystical Cracatook Nut ensues, and all of a sudden Mary and her Nutcracker are whisked away to a magical land . . .This edition of The Nutcracker is 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. 256 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This magical collection of folk stories from across the world celebrates the winter season in all its frosty glory. From Norse, Japanese and Icelandic mythology to Chinese, Scottish and Indigenous American folklore, these stories range from charming to chilling.Discover myths that explore the origins of the season and the importance of embracing icy weather, alongside tales which welcome you into the warm glow of festive gatherings. Featuring beloved storytellers such as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm as well as little-known, rediscovered treasures, this flurry of wintery tales is the perfect companion for cosying up by the fireplace during the colder months of the year.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Folk Tales for Winter Nights is edited by Jean Menzies. 208 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Classic literature meets comfort colouring in Cosy Classics Colouring: Little Women, a charming reimagining of Louisa May Alcott's beloved story, featuring adorable animals as the iconic March sisters.More than thirty-five original illustrations paired with lines from this beloved American classic capture heartwarming scenes inspired by Jo's spirited storytelling, Meg's elegant tea parties, Beth's gentle melodies and Amy's artistic adventures - all portrayed through lovable furry characters.Celebrating sisterhood, friendship, warm hearths and sweet moments, this colouring book offers an enchanting escape for devoted fans of Alcott's timeless tale or for anyone simply seeking soothing moments and creative joy. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Classic literature meets comfort colouring in Cosy Classics Colouring: Little Women, a charming reimagining of Louisa May Alcott's beloved story, featuring adorable animals as the iconic March sisters.More than thirty-five original illustrations paired with lines from this beloved American classic capture heartwarming scenes inspired by Jo's spirited storytelling, Meg's elegant tea parties, Beth's gentle melodies and Amy's artistic adventures - all portrayed through lovable furry characters.Celebrating sisterhood, friendship, warm hearths and sweet moments, this colouring book offers an enchanting escape for devoted fans of Alcott's timeless tale or for anyone simply seeking soothing moments and creative joy. 80 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Success is an acquired taste . . .From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Olivie Blake, this is a powerful and darkly fun novel about ambition, lust and eating your fill - as wealthy mums and sorority girls practice a sinister new wellness trend.Being accepted into The House would be Nina Kaur's first step into a bright and shining future. The most exclusive sorority on campus, its members are beautiful, high-achieving and respected. Nina craves this security.Adjunct professor Dr Sloane Hartley is struggling with new motherhood and a return to work. Her clothes don't fit right, her husband isn't as present as he thinks and her dissatisfaction is increasingly paralyzing. When Sloane is invited to join The House as their faculty advisor, she drinks in the collective perfection on display.Nina and Sloane are drawn ever deeper into the sisterhood's arcane rituals. But living well comes with bloody costs. And how much can they really afford to pay \* \* \*Praise for Girl Dinner'A feast of ambition, privilege and the deadly price of belonging. I loved it'- Lucy Rose, bestselling author of The Lamb 'Hilarious, scathing, insightful and heartbreaking'- Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis 'Wickedly fun and deeply satisfying'- Ling Ling Huang, author of Natural Beauty 'Deliciously addictive'- A. R. Torre, author of The Ghostwriter.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -He was sent to kill a pest. Instead, he found a monster.'An intriguing work of whimsi-grotesquerie' - Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas SixMonster hunters tangle with court politics in The Works of Vermin, a horror adventure by the critically acclaimed author of Leech, Hiron Ennes.Enter the decadent, deadly city of Tiliard.In a complex, chaotic metropolis, Guy Moulène has a simple goal: keep his sister out of debt. For her sake he'll take on any job - no matter how vile.As an exterminator, Guy hunts the uncanny pests that crawl up from the river. These vermin are all strange, and often dangerous. His latest quarry is different: a worm the size of a dragon, with deadly venom and a ravenous taste for artwork. As it digests Tiliard from the sewers to the opera houses, its toxin reshapes the future of the city. No sane person would hunt it if they had the choice.Guy doesn't have a choice.'A lush and seductive story, rife with opulent horror and decaying decadence' - Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters'I will follow this writer anywhere' - Gillian Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Kamogawa Food Detectives return in A Serving of Hope, translated from the Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood. This bestselling, heartwarming sleuthing series can be enjoyed separately, i any order, or binged all at once!Perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. If I hadn't searched for the 'flavours' of my memories, I think I would have spent my life endlessly chasing the past . . .Near Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto, the Kamogawa Diner continues to attract lost souls seeking meaning in their lives. From the morning miso soup before heading to Kyoto for the judicial examination, to the onigiri gifted alongside cherished promises. The ginger pork that became a memory of unrequited love, to the not-too-sour chilled noodles from grandma's house. The fried chicken treated by the diner's owner to the struggling baseball team, to the macaroni gratin shared with my young son for the last time-welcome to the diner without a sign, where a chef father and a detective daughter await.Another delicious mystery, the fourth installment in the series! A Serving of Hope follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes, and The Menu of Happiness.'Feel-good and foodie themes collide in this follow-up to The Kamogawa Food Detectives' - The Times on The Restaurant of Lost RecipesReaders are eating up this series so far . . .'These books are so beautifully wholesome''Utterly charming''An uplifting tale that I savoured along with the diners''I hope thye keep coming!''A captivating, heartwarming novel' 224 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Kamogawa Food Detectives return in A Serving of Hope, translated from the Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood. This bestselling, heartwarming sleuthing series can be enjoyed separately, i any order, or binged all at once!Perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. If I hadn't searched for the 'flavours' of my memories, I think I would have spent my life endlessly chasing the past . . .Near Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto, the Kamogawa Diner continues to attract lost souls seeking meaning in their lives. From the morning miso soup before heading to Kyoto for the judicial examination, to the onigiri gifted alongside cherished promises. The ginger pork that became a memory of unrequited love, to the not-too-sour chilled noodles from grandma's house. The fried chicken treated by the diner's owner to the struggling baseball team, to the macaroni gratin shared with my young son for the last time-welcome to the diner without a sign, where a chef father and a detective daughter await.Another delicious mystery, the fourth installment in the series! A Serving of Hope follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes, and The Menu of Happiness.'Feel-good and foodie themes collide in this follow-up to The Kamogawa Food Detectives' - The Times on The Restaurant of Lost RecipesReaders are eating up this series so far . . .'These books are so beautifully wholesome''Utterly charming''An uplifting tale that I savoured along with the diners''I hope thye keep coming!''A captivating, heartwarming novel' 224 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Kamogawa Food Detectives return in A Serving of Hope, translated from the Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood. This bestselling, heartwarming sleuthing series can be enjoyed separately, i any order, or binged all at once!Perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. If I hadn't searched for the 'flavours' of my memories, I think I would have spent my life endlessly chasing the past . . .Near Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto, the Kamogawa Diner continues to attract lost souls seeking meaning in their lives. From the morning miso soup before heading to Kyoto for the judicial examination, to the onigiri gifted alongside cherished promises. The ginger pork that became a memory of unrequited love, to the not-too-sour chilled noodles from grandma's house. The fried chicken treated by the diner's owner to the struggling baseball team, to the macaroni gratin shared with my young son for the last time-welcome to the diner without a sign, where a chef father and a detective daughter await.Another delicious mystery, the fourth installment in the series! A Serving of Hope follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes, and The Menu of Happiness.'Feel-good and foodie themes collide in this follow-up to The Kamogawa Food Detectives' - The Times on The Restaurant of Lost RecipesReaders are eating up this series so far . . .'These books are so beautifully wholesome''Utterly charming''An uplifting tale that I savoured along with the diners''I hope thye keep coming!''A captivating, heartwarming novel'.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A glorious rollercoaster ride through LGBTQ+ life, answering all the questions you've ever had about queer culture.What is a black cat lesbian Is 'aromantic' a sexuality or a preference How are bisexual and pansexual different What's it like to be queer and religious Does Gen Z do darkrooms How do you navigate life as a OAQ (Old Age Queer) What does trans euphoria feel like Why is nightlife so central to the community What is camp today As queer people themselves, authors Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley knew they didn't have all the answers, because their individual experience represents a single pixel of the rainbow. Do Ask, Do Tell is an unapologetically curious journey through the dazzling spectrum of queer life that will give people - queer, straight, cis and everything in-between - the confidence to say 'I don't know'.With humor, warmth, and radically open minds, Stu and Lotte tackle the questions you may have avoided asking for fear of getting it wrong. Covering everything from ageing to open relationships, darkrooms to Drag Kings, camp to carabinas, as well as the intricacies of gender and sexuality.This insightful and provocative exploration challenges assumptions, shatters taboos, and opens up the conversation. Whether you're seeking clarity for your cis straight self or deeper insight as a member of the community, this book is your guide to better understanding and celebrating the richness of queer life.'Bursting with empathy, understanding and humour' - Suzi Ruffell, bestselling author of Am I Having Fun Now 272 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A glorious rollercoaster ride through LGBTQ+ life, answering all the questions you've ever had about queer culture.What is a black cat lesbian Is 'aromantic' a sexuality or a preference How are bisexual and pansexual different What's it like to be queer and religious Does Gen Z do darkrooms How do you navigate life as a OAQ (Old Age Queer) What does trans euphoria feel like Why is nightlife so central to the community What is camp today As queer people themselves, authors Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley knew they didn't have all the answers, because their individual experience represents a single pixel of the rainbow. Do Ask, Do Tell is an unapologetically curious journey through the dazzling spectrum of queer life that will give people - queer, straight, cis and everything in-between - the confidence to say 'I don't know'.With humor, warmth, and radically open minds, Stu and Lotte tackle the questions you may have avoided asking for fear of getting it wrong. Covering everything from ageing to open relationships, darkrooms to Drag Kings, camp to carabinas, as well as the intricacies of gender and sexuality.This insightful and provocative exploration challenges assumptions, shatters taboos, and opens up the conversation. Whether you're seeking clarity for your cis straight self or deeper insight as a member of the community, this book is your guide to better understanding and celebrating the richness of queer life.'Bursting with empathy, understanding and humour' - Suzi Ruffell, bestselling author of Am I Having Fun Now 272 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An extraordinary historical journey through England. From Alice Loxton, author of the acclaimed bestseller EighteenA Waterstones Best History Book of 2025'Joyous. The perfect walk through history' - Sir Tony Robinson, actor, presenter and author'Whimsical, charming and cosy. Will make you want to take a long walk, look at some churchyards, and drink a lovely cup of tea' - Alice Winn, bestselling author of In MemoriamIn 1290, England mourned the death of a queen, Eleanor of Castile, beloved wife of King Edward I, the warrior king. Her body was carried on a 200-mile journey from Lincoln to London, a solemn procession that would become immortalized in stone. To mark the places where it stopped overnight, a heartbroken Edward commissioned twelve magnificent Eleanor Crosses.More than seven centuries later, bestselling historian Alice Loxton set herself an epic challenge: following in history's footsteps by walking the entire 200-mile funeral route on the corresponding dates.As Alice journeys in search of England's forgotten Queen, over ancient paths and modern motorways, history comes alive in surprising ways. Lively and entertaining, Eleanor uncovers the extraordinary life and formidable character of this lesser-known royal, revealing her inspiring legacy and the hidden history of Britain.'Beautiful, elegiac, honest and compelling . . . a modern-day pilgrimage walking in the footsteps of one of the great forgotten queens' - Kate Mosse, bestselling author of The Map of Bones'Loxton has the novelist's skill of seeing the world through her characters' eyes, and the historian's accuracy of vision' - Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of Normal Women'Eleanor is dazzling, alive with wit, elegance and insight. A book that makes history feel urgent, intimate and unforgettable' - Rob Rinder, bestselling author of The Trial. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Darkness Becomes Bright is an unflinching exploration of horror, the human condition, and how Edgar Allan Poe's haunted legacy might keep us company in moments of darkness.'A wonderfully engaging account of Poe's troubled life and work . . . Nimble, generous, brimming with insight' - SARAH WATERS'Emily Ogden does not flinch from the obscure and sometimes horrifying recesses of Poe's psychosis' - SUE PRIDEAUXAre you brave enough to step into the darkness Edgar Allan Poe did not truly die. In the years since his mysterious demise, his works have captivated millions and spawned the genres of horror and the detective story. His masterpieces - filled with talking ravens and buried women, haunted houses and beating hearts - live on in our imaginations and our nightmares. They are endlessly adapted, parodied and obsessed over.But who was Edgar Allan Poe And why does he haunt us still Following the course of Poe's fascinating, short and tragic life - from his fame as the poet of 'The Raven' to his tortured romances and literary feuds - Emily Ogden dives deep into the mind of a man whose darkness has shaped our world, and interweaves his story with those of the devoted readers who have found solace in his work.'Spellbinding . . . This portrait of Poe will haunt you to the grave and beyond' - Christine Smallwood'Emily Ogden brilliantly exhumes the beating heart of America's darkest poet' - Orlando Reade. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Meet Nell and Beany, two friends who love to go on adventures together! Today Nell and Beany are visiting a castle, but Beany drops his glove. Will they find it again With a read-aloud rhyming story, a cute cat and dog duo, and tabs and a wheel to push, slide and turn, Nell & Beany: The Lost Glove is a charming, action-packed tiny adventure for preschool children.From bestselling preschool author Camilla Reid and award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley, little readers will love joining Nell and Beany on their adventure, with plenty to do and see along the way.Look out for more books from Camilla Reid including Five Little Trains, Is Dot in the Tree and Old MacDonald Had a Zoo.…