Random house llc us aug 2022 (79 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Judo Club s big tournament is underway! Both Nagatoro and Senpai enter the fray, but a secret shame from Nagatoro s past has sapped her fighting spirit. Senpai tries to encourage Nagatoro and reignite her passion for judo, but before he can win Nagatoro over, he ll have to win his own battle And as the tournament comes to a close, Nagatoro and Senpai advance to the next school year. But the new school year will present Nagatoro with a new challenge in the form of a fresh yet oddly familiar face who joins Senpai s Art Club. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Judo Club s big tournament is underway! Both Nagatoro and Senpai enter the fray, but a secret shame from Nagatoro s past has sapped her fighting spirit. Senpai tries to encourage Nagatoro and reignite her passion for judo, but before he can win Nagatoro over, he ll have to win his own battle And as the tournament comes to a close, Nagatoro and Senpai advance to the next school year. But the new school year will present Nagatoro with a new challenge in the form of a fresh yet oddly familiar face who joins Senpai s Art Club. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER Explore the past of Critical Role s daring half-elf twins, Vex ahlia and Vax ildan, in this original prequel novel to their adventures with Vox Machina.Vex and Vax have always been outsiders. A harsh childhood in the elite elven city of Syngorn quickly taught them not to rely on others. Now, freed from the expectations of their exacting father and the scornful eyes of Syngorn s elves, the cunning hunter and the conning thief have made their own way in the world of Exandria.The twins have traveled far and experienced great hardship. But with the help of Vex s quick wit and Vax s quicker dagger, they ve always kept ahead of trouble. Now, unknown perils await them in the bustling city of Westruun, where the twins become entangled in a web spun by the thieves guild known to many as the Clasp. Trapped by a hasty deal, Vex and Vax (along with Vex s faithful bear companion, Trinket) set out into the wilds to fulfill their debt to the infamous crime syndicate.As the situation grows more complicated than they ever could have imagined, for the first time Vex and Vax find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict that threatens the home they have carried with each other for years.Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp, Critical Role: Vox Machina Kith & Kin follows a brand-new adventure that delves into the twins unexplored history, and returns to some of the iconic moments that forged Vox Machina s most unbreakable bond. 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER Explore the past of Critical Role s daring half-elf twins, Vex ahlia and Vax ildan, in this original prequel novel to their adventures with Vox Machina.Vex and Vax have always been outsiders. A harsh childhood in the elite elven city of Syngorn quickly taught them not to rely on others. Now, freed from the expectations of their exacting father and the scornful eyes of Syngorn s elves, the cunning hunter and the conning thief have made their own way in the world of Exandria.The twins have traveled far and experienced great hardship. But with the help of Vex s quick wit and Vax s quicker dagger, they ve always kept ahead of trouble. Now, unknown perils await them in the bustling city of Westruun, where the twins become entangled in a web spun by the thieves guild known to many as the Clasp. Trapped by a hasty deal, Vex and Vax (along with Vex s faithful bear companion, Trinket) set out into the wilds to fulfill their debt to the infamous crime syndicate.As the situation grows more complicated than they ever could have imagined, for the first time Vex and Vax find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict that threatens the home they have carried with each other for years.Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp, Critical Role: Vox Machina Kith & Kin follows a brand-new adventure that delves into the twins unexplored history, and returns to some of the iconic moments that forged Vox Machina s most unbreakable bond. 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Buzzfeed Kirkus Reviews Publishers Weekly Chicago Public Library Redefines friendship as something that must be protected, sacrificed for, and tended to with wisdom, patience, and love. Ocean Vuong, New York Times bestselling author of On Earth We re Briefly GorgeousA poignant coming-of-age novel about two best friends whose friendship is tested when they get the opportunity to leave their impoverished small town for an elite prep school. For fans of Looking for Alaska.Life in a small Appalachian town is not easy. Cash lost his mother to an opioid addiction and his Papaw is dying slowly from emphysema. Dodging drug dealers and watching out for his best friend, Delaney, is second nature. He's been spending his summer mowing lawns while she works at Dairy Queen. But when Delaney manages to secure both of them full rides to an elite prep school in Connecticut, Cash will have to grapple with his need to protect and love Delaney, and his love for the grandparents who saved him and the town he has to leave behind. Jeff Zentner's new novel is a beautiful examination of grief, found family, and young love. 421 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical and accessible plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe.Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal.He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise.As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach. 272 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 BESTSELLER Soon to be a new major motion picture Writer Ben Mears has returned to his childhood home of Jerusalem s Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his new book. Writer Ben Mears has returned to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot with the hope that moving into a delapidated mansion, long the subject of town lore, might help him get a handle on his life and provide inspiration for a new book. But when two young boys venture into the woods and only one comes out alive, Mears begins to realize that there may be something sinister at work.In time, he comes to understand thathis hometown is under siege from forces of darkness far beyond his wildest imagination. And only he, with a small group of allies, can hope to contain the evil that is tearing the town apart. 672 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical and accessible plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe.Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal.He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise.As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach. 272 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 BESTSELLER Soon to be a new major motion picture Writer Ben Mears has returned to his childhood home of Jerusalem s Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his new book. Writer Ben Mears has returned to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot with the hope that moving into a delapidated mansion, long the subject of town lore, might help him get a handle on his life and provide inspiration for a new book. But when two young boys venture into the woods and only one comes out alive, Mears begins to realize that there may be something sinister at work.In time, he comes to understand thathis hometown is under siege from forces of darkness far beyond his wildest imagination. And only he, with a small group of allies, can hope to contain the evil that is tearing the town apart. 672 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Judo Club's big tournament is underway! Both Nagatoro and Senpai enter the fray, but a secret shame from Nagatoro's past has sapped her fighting spirit. Senpai tries to encourage Nagatoro and reignite her passion for judo, but before he can win Nagatoro over, he'll have to win his own battle And as the tournament comes to a close, Nagatoro and Senpai advance to the next school year. But the new school year will present Nagatoro with a new challenge in the form of a fresh yet oddly familiar face who joins Senpai's Art Club.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER Explore the past of Critical Role's daring half-elf twins, Vex'ahlia and Vax'ildan, in this original prequel novel to their adventures with Vox Machina.Vex and Vax have always been outsiders. A harsh childhood in the elite elven city of Syngorn quickly taught them not to rely on others. Now, freed from the expectations of their exacting father and the scornful eyes of Syngorn's elves, the cunning hunter and the conning thief have made their own way in the world of Exandria.The twins have traveled far and experienced great hardship. But with the help of Vex's quick wit and Vax's quicker dagger, they've always kept ahead of trouble. Now, unknown perils await them in the bustling city of Westruun, where the twins become entangled in a web spun by the thieves' guild known to many as the Clasp. Trapped by a hasty deal, Vex and Vax (along with Vex's faithful bear companion, Trinket) set out into the wilds to fulfill their debt to the infamous crime syndicate.As the situation grows more complicated than they ever could have imagined, for the first time Vex and Vax find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict that threatens the home they have carried with each other for years.Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp, Critical Role: Vox MachinaKith & Kin follows a brand-new adventure that delves into the twins' unexplored history, and returns to some of the iconic moments that forged Vox Machina's most unbreakable bond.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practicaland accessibleplan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe.Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal.He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissionssuggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise.As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NOW A NEW FILM STREAMING ON MAX #1 BESTSELLER Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem's Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his new book. 'A master storyteller.' The Los Angeles TimesWhen two young boys venture into the woods, and only one returns alive, Mears begins to realize that something sinister is at work. In fact, his hometown is under siege from forces of darkness far beyond his imagination. And only he, with a small group of allies, can hope to contain the evil that is growing within the borders of this small New England town.With this, his second novel, Stephen King established himself as an indisputable master of American horror, able to transform the old conceits of the genre into something fresh and all the more frightening for taking place in a familiar, idyllic locale.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME A special edition of Natsuo Kirino's award-winning, tension-filled literary mystery Out. Featuring an introduction by James Ellroy. This mesmerizing novel tells the story of a brutal murder in the staid Tokyo suburbs, as a young mother who works the night shift making boxed lunches strangles her abusive husband and then seeks the help of her coworkers to dispose of the body and cover up her crime. The coolly intelligent Masako emerges as the plot's ringleader but quickly discovers that this killing is merely the beginning, as it leads to a terrifying foray into the violent underbelly of Japanese society. At once a masterpiece of literary suspense and pitch-black comedy of gender warfare, Out is also a moving evocation of the pressures and prejudices that drive women to extreme deeds, and the friendships that bolster them in the aftermath.A Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Special Edition 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME A special edition of Natsuo Kirino's award-winning, tension-filled literary mystery Out. Featuring an introduction by James Ellroy. This mesmerizing novel tells the story of a brutal murder in the staid Tokyo suburbs, as a young mother who works the night shift making boxed lunches strangles her abusive husband and then seeks the help of her coworkers to dispose of the body and cover up her crime. The coolly intelligent Masako emerges as the plot's ringleader but quickly discovers that this killing is merely the beginning, as it leads to a terrifying foray into the violent underbelly of Japanese society. At once a masterpiece of literary suspense and pitch-black comedy of gender warfare, Out is also a moving evocation of the pressures and prejudices that drive women to extreme deeds, and the friendships that bolster them in the aftermath.A Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Special Edition 400 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Find out what happens after Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in the first book of the hit series that's told from the perspective of Sally, the determined rag doll and love of Jack Skellington!And don't miss the sequel, Hour of the Pumpkin Queen, available now!Jack and Sally are "truly meant to be" . . . or are they Following a whirlwind courtship with her true love, Jack Skellington, Sally the rag doll has officially stepped into the role of Pumpkin Queen. But while she adores Jack with every inch of her fabric seams, she can't quite say the same for her new job. Cast into the spotlight and tasked with all sorts of royal duties, she starts to wonder if all she's done is trade her captivity under Dr. Finkelstein for a different cage.Then, while exploring the Hinterlands beyond the holiday doors, Sally stumbles upon a long-hidden entrance to another ancient realm called Dream Townand unknowingly sets a chain of sinister events into motion. Before she knows it, both her future as Pumpkin Queen and the future of Halloween Town itself have been thrust into jeopardy.Can Sally discover what it means to be true to herself and save the town she's learned to call home Or will her future turn into her worst . . . well, nightmare 320 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Find out what happens after Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in the first book of the hit series that's told from the perspective of Sally, the determined rag doll and love of Jack Skellington!And don't miss the sequel, Hour of the Pumpkin Queen, available now!Jack and Sally are "truly meant to be" . . . or are they Following a whirlwind courtship with her true love, Jack Skellington, Sally the rag doll has officially stepped into the role of Pumpkin Queen. But while she adores Jack with every inch of her fabric seams, she can't quite say the same for her new job. Cast into the spotlight and tasked with all sorts of royal duties, she starts to wonder if all she's done is trade her captivity under Dr. Finkelstein for a different cage.Then, while exploring the Hinterlands beyond the holiday doors, Sally stumbles upon a long-hidden entrance to another ancient realm called Dream Townand unknowingly sets a chain of sinister events into motion. Before she knows it, both her future as Pumpkin Queen and the future of Halloween Town itself have been thrust into jeopardy.Can Sally discover what it means to be true to herself and save the town she's learned to call home Or will her future turn into her worst . . . well, nightmare 320 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -It's never been easier to attack Attack on Titan than with these new, giant-sized 3-in-1 omnibus editions! If you've been waiting for the final anime season to check out the do-or-die shonen adventure that defined a decade, now's your chance. These new books tuck almost 600 pages of manga behind a specially-embossed cover, all in a larger size than the regular version. Includes Vol. 16-18 of Attack on Titan.Captured by Rod Reiss, the rightful king, Krista and Eren finally have their memories back. What exactly happened to Eren, and what was the crime his father committed Meanwhile, the Survey Corps desperately hunts for Eren, while at the same time seeking to legitimize their military coup. As the situation inside the walls comes to a head, the mysteries of the world of the Titans seem on the cusp of being solved at last! 576 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -It's never been easier to attack Attack on Titan than with these new, giant-sized 3-in-1 omnibus editions! If you've been waiting for the final anime season to check out the do-or-die shonen adventure that defined a decade, now's your chance. These new books tuck almost 600 pages of manga behind a specially-embossed cover, all in a larger size than the regular version. Includes Vol. 16-18 of Attack on Titan.Captured by Rod Reiss, the rightful king, Krista and Eren finally have their memories back. What exactly happened to Eren, and what was the crime his father committed Meanwhile, the Survey Corps desperately hunts for Eren, while at the same time seeking to legitimize their military coup. As the situation inside the walls comes to a head, the mysteries of the world of the Titans seem on the cusp of being solved at last! 576 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A New York Times Notable Book'This is a supremely hopeful book, one that feels important because it shows that happiness, while not always easy, is still a subject worthy of art.' Brandon Taylor, The New York Times Book ReviewJapan s internationally celebrated master storyteller returns with five stories of women on their way to healing that vividly portrays the blissful moments and everyday sorrows that surround us in everyday lifeFirst published in Japan in 2003 and never before published in the United States, Dead-End Memories collects the stories of five women who, following sudden and painful events, quietly discover their ways back to recovery.Among the women we meet in Dead-End Memories is one betrayed by her fiancé who finds a perfect refuge in an apartment above her uncle s bar while seeking the real meaning of happiness. In House of Ghosts, the daughter of a yoshoku restaurant owner encounters the ghosts of a sweet elderly couple who haven t yet realized that they ve been dead for years. In Tomo-chan s Happiness, an office worker who is a victim of sexual assault finally catches sight of the hope of romance.Yoshimoto s gentle, effortless prose reminds us that one true miracle can be as simple as having someone to share a meal with, and that happiness is always within us if only we take a moment to pause and reflect. Discover this collection of what Yoshimoto herself calls the most precious work of my writing career. 240 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A New York Times Notable Book'This is a supremely hopeful book, one that feels important because it shows that happiness, while not always easy, is still a subject worthy of art.' Brandon Taylor, The New York Times Book ReviewJapan s internationally celebrated master storyteller returns with five stories of women on their way to healing that vividly portrays the blissful moments and everyday sorrows that surround us in everyday lifeFirst published in Japan in 2003 and never before published in the United States, Dead-End Memories collects the stories of five women who, following sudden and painful events, quietly discover their ways back to recovery.Among the women we meet in Dead-End Memories is one betrayed by her fiancé who finds a perfect refuge in an apartment above her uncle s bar while seeking the real meaning of happiness. In House of Ghosts, the daughter of a yoshoku restaurant owner encounters the ghosts of a sweet elderly couple who haven t yet realized that they ve been dead for years. In Tomo-chan s Happiness, an office worker who is a victim of sexual assault finally catches sight of the hope of romance.Yoshimoto s gentle, effortless prose reminds us that one true miracle can be as simple as having someone to share a meal with, and that happiness is always within us if only we take a moment to pause and reflect. Discover this collection of what Yoshimoto herself calls the most precious work of my writing career. 240 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Some women would do anything for their children. This provocative novel goes straight for the jugular of modern motherhood (Lindsay Cameron, author of Just One Look) from the author of the addictive (People) thriller Precious You. Mothers and hustlers can be a lethal combination and the perfect recipe to keep you up all night. Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The JetsettersRose O Connell is barely surviving. Her marriage is rocky; her son isn t fitting in at his new school, the prestigious Woolf Academy; and their tiny apartment in a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood can barely contain her family. As she struggles to make ends meet on her junior bank teller wages, Rose finds that life as the only mom in a name tag and uniform at the Woolf s shiny school gates isn t easy.Not so for those in the elite and secretive Circle a tight-knit group of wealthy mothers, led by the charismatic and glamorous Amala Kaur who rule the school. When the mysterious death of one of the Circle s members creates a vacancy, Rose dares to hope she could fill it and transform her life.Amala s shocking decision to invite Rose into her clique provokes resentment among the Circle, especially when her fortunes, self-esteem, and status start to soar. But Rose soon realizes the true price of being on the inside. Far from being a dream come true, the Circle proves her worst nightmare. Unlike the woman she replaced, can Rose escape with her life Taut, complex, and compulsively readable, Such a Good Mother is a razor-sharp take on the myth of having it all. 354 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME A special edition of Natsuo Kirino's award-winning, tension-filled literary mystery Out. Featuring an introduction by James Ellroy. This mesmerizing novel tells the story of a brutal murder in the staid Tokyo suburbs, as a young mother who works the night shift making boxed lunches strangles her abusive husband and then seeks the help of her coworkers to dispose of the body and cover up her crime. The coolly intelligent Masako emerges as the plot's ringleader but quickly discovers that this killing is merely the beginning, as it leads to a terrifying foray into the violent underbelly of Japanese society. At once a masterpiece of literary suspense and pitch-black comedy of gender warfare, Out is also a moving evocation of the pressures and prejudices that drive women to extreme deeds, and the friendships that bolster them in the aftermath.A Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Special Edition.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Find out what happens after Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in the first book of the hit series that's told from the perspective of Sally, the determined rag doll and love of Jack Skellington!And don't miss the sequel, Hour of the Pumpkin Queen, available now!Jack and Sally are "truly meant to be" . . . or are they Following a whirlwind courtship with her true love, Jack Skellington, Sally the rag doll has officially stepped into the role of Pumpkin Queen. But while she adores Jack with every inch of her fabric seams, she can't quite say the same for her new job. Cast into the spotlight and tasked with all sorts of royal duties, she starts to wonder if all she's done is trade her captivity under Dr. Finkelstein for a different cage.Then, while exploring the Hinterlands beyond the holiday doors, Sally stumbles upon a long-hidden entrance to another ancient realm called Dream Townand unknowingly sets a chain of sinister events into motion. Before she knows it, both her future as Pumpkin Queen and the future of Halloween Town itself have been thrust into jeopardy.Can Sally discover what it means to be true to herself and save the town she's learned to call home Or will her future turn into her worst . . . well, nightmare. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER You are cordially invited to the wedding of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo.The Death Star is destroyed. Darth Vader is dead. The Empire is desolate. But on the forest moon of Endor, among the chaos of a changing galaxy, time stands still for a princess and her scoundrel.After being frozen in carbonite, then risking everything for the Rebellion, Han is eager to stop living his life for other people. He and Leia have earned their future together, a thousand times over. And when he proposes to Leia, it s the first time in a long time he s had a good feeling about this. For Leia, a lifetime of fighting doesn t seem truly over. There is work still to do, penance to pay for the dark secret that she now knows runs through her veins. Her brother, Luke, is offering her that chance one that comes with family and the promise of the Force. But when Han asks her to marry him, Leia finds her answer immediately on her lips . . . Yes.Yet happily ever after doesn t come easily. As soon as Han and Leia depart their idyllic ceremony for their honeymoon, they find themselves on the grandest and most glamorous stage of all: the Halcyon, a luxury vessel on a very public journey to the most wondrous worlds in the galaxy. Their marriage, and the peace and prosperity it represents,are a lightning rod for all including Imperial remnants still clinging to power.Facing their most desperate hour, the soldiers of the Empire have dispersed across the galaxy, retrenching on isolated planets vulnerable to their influence. As the Halcyon travels from world to world, one thing becomes abundantly clear: The war is not over. But as danger draws closer, Han and Leia find that they fight their best battles not alone, but as husband and wife. 348 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -It's never been easier to attack Attack on Titan than with these new, giant-sized 3-in-1 omnibus editions! If you've been waiting for the final anime season to check out the do-or-die shonen adventure that defined a decade, now's your chance. These new books tuck almost 600 pages of manga behind a specially-embossed cover, all in a larger size than the regular version. Includes Vol. 16-18 of Attack on Titan.Captured by Rod Reiss, the rightful king, Krista and Eren finally have their memories back. What exactly happened to Eren, and what was the crime his father committed Meanwhile, the Survey Corps desperately hunts for Eren, while at the same time seeking to legitimize their military coup. As the situation inside the walls comes to a head, the mysteries of the world of the Titans seem on the cusp of being solved at last.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A New York Times Notable Book'This is a supremely hopeful book, one that feels important because it shows that happiness, while not always easy, is still a subject worthy of art.' Brandon Taylor, The New York Times Book ReviewJapan's internationally celebrated master storyteller returns with five stories of women on their way to healing that vividly portrays the blissful moments and everyday sorrows that surround us in everyday lifeFirst published in Japan in 2003 and never before published in the United States, Dead-End Memories collects the stories of five women who, following sudden and painful events, quietly discover their ways back to recovery.Among the women we meet in Dead-End Memories is one betrayed by her fiancé who finds a perfect refuge in an apartment above her uncle's bar while seeking the real meaning of happiness. In "House of Ghosts," the daughter of a yoshoku restaurant owner encounters the ghosts of a sweet elderly couple who haven't yet realized that they've been dead for years. In "Tomo-chan's Happiness," an office worker who is a victim of sexual assault finally catches sight of the hope of romance.Yoshimoto's gentle, effortless prose reminds us that one true miracle can be as simple as having someone to share a meal with, and that happiness is always within us if only we take a moment to pause and reflect. Discover this collection of what Yoshimoto herself calls the "most precious work of my writing career.".…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Judo Club s big tournament is underway! Both Nagatoro and Senpai enter the fray, but a secret shame from Nagatoro s past has sapped her fighting spirit. Senpai tries to encourage Nagatoro and reignite her passion for judo, but before he can win Nagatoro over, he ll have to win his own battle And as the tournament comes to a close, Nagatoro and Senpai advance to the next school year. But the new school year will present Nagatoro with a new challenge in the form of a fresh yet oddly familiar face who joins Senpai s Art Club.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER Explore the past of Critical Role s daring half-elf twins, Vex ahlia and Vax ildan, in this original prequel novel to their adventures with Vox Machina.Vex and Vax have always been outsiders. A harsh childhood in the elite elven city of Syngorn quickly taught them not to rely on others. Now, freed from the expectations of their exacting father and the scornful eyes of Syngorn s elves, the cunning hunter and the conning thief have made their own way in the world of Exandria.The twins have traveled far and experienced great hardship. But with the help of Vex s quick wit and Vax s quicker dagger, they ve always kept ahead of trouble. Now, unknown perils await them in the bustling city of Westruun, where the twins become entangled in a web spun by the thieves guild known to many as the Clasp. Trapped by a hasty deal, Vex and Vax (along with Vex s faithful bear companion, Trinket) set out into the wilds to fulfill their debt to the infamous crime syndicate.As the situation grows more complicated than they ever could have imagined, for the first time Vex and Vax find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict that threatens the home they have carried with each other for years.Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp, Critical Role: Vox Machina Kith & Kin follows a brand-new adventure that delves into the twins unexplored history, and returns to some of the iconic moments that forged Vox Machina s most unbreakable bond.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical and accessible plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe.Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal.He gives us a clear-eyed description of the challenges we face. Drawing on his understanding of innovation and what it takes to get new ideas into the market, he describes the areas in which technology is already helping to reduce emissions, where and how the current technology can be made to function more effectively, where breakthrough technologies are needed, and who is working on these essential innovations. Finally, he lays out a concrete, practical plan for achieving the goal of zero emissions suggesting not only policies that governments should adopt, but what we as individuals can do to keep our government, our employers, and ourselves accountable in this crucial enterprise.As Bill Gates makes clear, achieving zero emissions will not be simple or easy to do, but if we follow the plan he sets out here, it is a goal firmly within our reach.…