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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this captivating novel fromDanielle Steel, five successful women play for high stakes in their careers at a boutique literary and talent agency. Jane Addison is an ambitious young woman with big dreams of owning her own company someday. At twenty-eight, she arrives in New York to start a job at Fletcher and Benson, a prestigious talent agency. Eager to impress her new colleagues, Jane jumps right in as an assistant to Hailey West, one of the agents in the literary department.Hailey is dedicated to the authors she represents, but her home life is chaotic and challenging. After her husband s tragic and untimely death, she was left widowed with three children to raise on her own.Then there s Francine Rivers, the stern and accomplished head of the literary department. Also a single mom after her husband s affair with the nanny, she has overcome the resulting financial hardships, but only with unbearable sacrifice.Compared to Hailey and Francine, drama agent Allie Moore s life seems much more carefree and uncomplicated. She relishes her success and loves working with the talented actors they represent until a passionate relationship with one of her rising star clients threatens to derail her career.Merriwether Jones is the CFO for the agency. She appears to have it all beauty, success, and a perfect marriage until her husband's jealousy over her career threatens to blow everything up.Even though she s a newcomer, Jane quickly realizes that there are damaging secrets hidden behind the doors of Fletcher and Benson. As one of the youngest employees, she has the least power, but is also the least willing to accept things as they have been for years. When she puts everything on the line to right these wrongs, the consequences will leave no one unscathed.In this riveting novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of a group of remarkable women navigating the challenges of balancing their families, their personal lives and the high stakes of ambition at the top of their game. 335 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this captivating novel fromDanielle Steel, five successful women play for high stakes in their careers at a boutique literary and talent agency. Jane Addison is an ambitious young woman with big dreams of owning her own company someday. At twenty-eight, she arrives in New York to start a job at Fletcher and Benson, a prestigious talent agency. Eager to impress her new colleagues, Jane jumps right in as an assistant to Hailey West, one of the agents in the literary department.Hailey is dedicated to the authors she represents, but her home life is chaotic and challenging. After her husband s tragic and untimely death, she was left widowed with three children to raise on her own.Then there s Francine Rivers, the stern and accomplished head of the literary department. Also a single mom after her husband s affair with the nanny, she has overcome the resulting financial hardships, but only with unbearable sacrifice.Compared to Hailey and Francine, drama agent Allie Moore s life seems much more carefree and uncomplicated. She relishes her success and loves working with the talented actors they represent until a passionate relationship with one of her rising star clients threatens to derail her career.Merriwether Jones is the CFO for the agency. She appears to have it all beauty, success, and a perfect marriage until her husband's jealousy over her career threatens to blow everything up.Even though she s a newcomer, Jane quickly realizes that there are damaging secrets hidden behind the doors of Fletcher and Benson. As one of the youngest employees, she has the least power, but is also the least willing to accept things as they have been for years. When she puts everything on the line to right these wrongs, the consequences will leave no one unscathed.In this riveting novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of a group of remarkable women navigating the challenges of balancing their families, their personal lives and the high stakes of ambition at the top of their game. 335 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING AMY ADAMS In this blazingly smart and voracious debut novel, an artist turned stay-at-home mom becomes convinced she's turning into a dog. 'A must-read for anyone who can t get enough of the ever-blurring line between the psychological and supernatural that Yellowjackets exemplifies.' VultureOne day, the mother was a mother, but then one night, she was quite suddenly something else.An ambitious mother puts her art career on hold to stay at home with her newborn son, but the experience does not match her imagination. Two years later, she steps into the bathroom for a break from her toddler's demands, only to discover a dense patch of hair on the back of her neck. In the mirror, her canines suddenly look sharper than she remembers. Her husband, who travels for work five days a week, casually dismisses her fears from faraway hotel rooms.As the mother's symptoms intensify, and her temptation to give in to her new dog impulses peak, she struggles to keep her alter-canine-identity secret. Seeking a cure at the library, she discovers the mysterious academic tome which becomes her bible, A Field Guide to Magical Women: A Mythical Ethnography, and meets a group of mommies involved in a multilevel-marketing scheme who may also be more than what they seem. An outrageously original novel of ideas about art, power, and womanhood wrapped in a satirical fairy tale, Nightbitch will make you want to howl in laughter and recognition. And you should. You should howl as much as you want.; Nominiert: Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award for First Fiction, 2022 256 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING AMY ADAMS In this blazingly smart and voracious debut novel, an artist turned stay-at-home mom becomes convinced she's turning into a dog. 'A must-read for anyone who can t get enough of the ever-blurring line between the psychological and supernatural that Yellowjackets exemplifies.' VultureOne day, the mother was a mother, but then one night, she was quite suddenly something else.An ambitious mother puts her art career on hold to stay at home with her newborn son, but the experience does not match her imagination. Two years later, she steps into the bathroom for a break from her toddler's demands, only to discover a dense patch of hair on the back of her neck. In the mirror, her canines suddenly look sharper than she remembers. Her husband, who travels for work five days a week, casually dismisses her fears from faraway hotel rooms.As the mother's symptoms intensify, and her temptation to give in to her new dog impulses peak, she struggles to keep her alter-canine-identity secret. Seeking a cure at the library, she discovers the mysterious academic tome which becomes her bible, A Field Guide to Magical Women: A Mythical Ethnography, and meets a group of mommies involved in a multilevel-marketing scheme who may also be more than what they seem. An outrageously original novel of ideas about art, power, and womanhood wrapped in a satirical fairy tale, Nightbitch will make you want to howl in laughter and recognition. And you should. You should howl as much as you want.; Nominiert: Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award for First Fiction, 2022 256 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the riseundeterred by the pressure and prejudice of the classical music worldwhen a shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest to recover his great-great-grandfather's heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world."I loved The Violin Conspiracy for exactly the same reasons I loved The Queen's Gambit: a surprising, beautifully rendered underdog hero I cared about deeply and a fascinating, cutthroatworld I knew nothing aboutin this case, classical music." Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and Hour of the WitchGrowing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian's life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dreamhe's determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can't afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music.When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenlyseem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competitionthe Olympics of classical musicthe violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he's lost a piece of himself.As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himselfand the worldthat no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him. 357 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the riseundeterred by the pressure and prejudice of the classical music worldwhen a shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest to recover his great-great-grandfather's heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world."I loved The Violin Conspiracy for exactly the same reasons I loved The Queen's Gambit: a surprising, beautifully rendered underdog hero I cared about deeply and a fascinating, cutthroatworld I knew nothing aboutin this case, classical music." Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and Hour of the WitchGrowing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian's life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dreamhe's determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can't afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music.When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenlyseem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competitionthe Olympics of classical musicthe violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he's lost a piece of himself.As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himselfand the worldthat no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him. 357 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING AMY ADAMS In this blazingly smart and voracious debut novel, an artist turned stay-at-home mom becomes convinced she's turning into a dog. 'A must-read for anyone who can't get enough of the ever-blurring line between the psychological and supernatural that Yellowjackets exemplifies.'VultureOne day, the mother was a mother, but then one night, she was quite suddenly something else.An ambitious mother puts her art career on hold to stay at home with her newborn son, but the experience does not match her imagination. Two years later, she steps into the bathroom for a break from her toddler's demands, only to discover a dense patch of hair on the back of her neck. In the mirror, her canines suddenly look sharper than she remembers. Her husband, who travels for work five days a week, casually dismisses her fears from faraway hotel rooms.As the mother's symptoms intensify, and her temptation to give in to her new dog impulses peak, she struggles to keep her alter-canine-identity secret. Seeking a cure at the library, she discovers the mysterious academic tome which becomes her bible, A Field Guide to Magical Women: A Mythical Ethnography, and meets a group of mommies involved in a multilevel-marketing scheme who may also be more than what they seem. An outrageously original novel of ideas about art, power, and womanhood wrapped in a satirical fairy tale, Nightbitch will make you want to howl in laughter and recognition. And you should. You should howl as much as you want.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Drawing from the iconic Stoic text Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Journal invites the millions of readers who have learned from him to deepen their understanding of his philosophy and reflect on how to better their lives."It's silly to try to escape other people's faults. They are inescapable. Just try to escape your own."Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsMarcus Aurelius wrote this in his journal almost 2000 years agoand he might have written it this morning. He was Emperor of Rome in A.D. 161, a statesman, a philosopher, and a constant, thoughtful journaler.He was also one of the first adopters of Stoicism, the original self-help philosophy that believes happiness can be achieved by leading a virtuous and ethical life, which has stayed relevant for 2000 years.Pulling from the basic tenets ofStoicism, Meditations Journal presents thoughtful reminders, prompts, and advice to help readers look inward, find fulfillment in the present moment, and build a meaningful future, such as: Nothing that goes on in anyone else's mind can harm you. It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you. Frightened of change But what can exist without it Our own worth is measured by what we devote our energy to. Practice really hearing what people say.Whether or not you've read Meditations, Meditations Journal offers pithy, inspiring comments drawn from the core text that give readers simple but profound ways to take control of their lives, identify obstructions, and above all, live a good life. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Drawing from the iconic Stoic text Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Journal invites the millions of readers who have learned from him to deepen their understanding of his philosophy and reflect on how to better their lives."It's silly to try to escape other people's faults. They are inescapable. Just try to escape your own."Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsMarcus Aurelius wrote this in his journal almost 2000 years agoand he might have written it this morning. He was Emperor of Rome in A.D. 161, a statesman, a philosopher, and a constant, thoughtful journaler.He was also one of the first adopters of Stoicism, the original self-help philosophy that believes happiness can be achieved by leading a virtuous and ethical life, which has stayed relevant for 2000 years.Pulling from the basic tenets ofStoicism, Meditations Journal presents thoughtful reminders, prompts, and advice to help readers look inward, find fulfillment in the present moment, and build a meaningful future, such as: Nothing that goes on in anyone else's mind can harm you. It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you. Frightened of change But what can exist without it Our own worth is measured by what we devote our energy to. Practice really hearing what people say.Whether or not you've read Meditations, Meditations Journal offers pithy, inspiring comments drawn from the core text that give readers simple but profound ways to take control of their lives, identify obstructions, and above all, live a good life. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the riseundeterred by the pressure and prejudice of the classical music worldwhen a shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest to recover his great-great-grandfather's heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world."I loved The Violin Conspiracy for exactly the same reasons I loved The Queen's Gambit: a surprising, beautifully rendered underdog hero I cared about deeply and a fascinating, cutthroatworld I knew nothing aboutin this case, classical music." Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and Hour of the WitchGrowing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian's life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dreamhe's determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can't afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music.When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenlyseem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competitionthe Olympics of classical musicthe violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he's lost a piece of himself.As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himselfand the worldthat no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A guided journey through the archetypes and symbolism of tarot, as interpreted by the artist behind Tarot of the Divine, the tarot deck rooted in multicultural deities, folklore, and fairytales.Reading tarot cards is both an art and a mindfulness practice. In this guided journal, artist Yoshi Yoshitani guides spiritually curious readers through the universal symbolism in each of the 78 cards in a tarot deck, offering space to reflect on your own understanding of the cards, as well as activities to strengthen your tarot-reading skills.Yoshitani describes the art and archetypes of the Major and Minor Arcana in Tarot of the Divine, outlining the cards' key interpretations and visual symbols. Throughout, the vivid art and fascinating background prompt you to explore the Fool's Journey, interact with the cards in new ways, and apply your learnings to any of your favorite decks. Yoshitani's reflection questions provide a thoughtful avenue to approach your tarot readings, encouraging you to record your findings along the way.Study the archetypes, connect with your favorite cards, and strengthen your intuition using Yoshitani's Tarot of the Divine as an anchor for learning. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A guided journey through the archetypes and symbolism of tarot, as interpreted by the artist behind Tarot of the Divine, the tarot deck rooted in multicultural deities, folklore, and fairytales.Reading tarot cards is both an art and a mindfulness practice. In this guided journal, artist Yoshi Yoshitani guides spiritually curious readers through the universal symbolism in each of the 78 cards in a tarot deck, offering space to reflect on your own understanding of the cards, as well as activities to strengthen your tarot-reading skills.Yoshitani describes the art and archetypes of the Major and Minor Arcana in Tarot of the Divine, outlining the cards' key interpretations and visual symbols. Throughout, the vivid art and fascinating background prompt you to explore the Fool's Journey, interact with the cards in new ways, and apply your learnings to any of your favorite decks. Yoshitani's reflection questions provide a thoughtful avenue to approach your tarot readings, encouraging you to record your findings along the way.Study the archetypes, connect with your favorite cards, and strengthen your intuition using Yoshitani's Tarot of the Divine as an anchor for learning. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Drawing from the iconic Stoic text Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Journal invites the millions of readers who have learned from him to deepen their understanding of his philosophy and reflect on how to better their lives."It's silly to try to escape other people's faults. They are inescapable. Just try to escape your own."Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsMarcus Aurelius wrote this in his journal almost 2000 years agoand he might have written it this morning. He was Emperor of Rome in A.D. 161, a statesman, a philosopher, and a constant, thoughtful journaler.He was also one of the first adopters of Stoicism, the original self-help philosophy that believes happiness can be achieved by leading a virtuous and ethical life, which has stayed relevant for 2000 years.Pulling from the basic tenets ofStoicism, Meditations Journal presents thoughtful reminders, prompts, and advice to help readers look inward, find fulfillment in the present moment, and build a meaningful future, such as: Nothing that goes on in anyone else's mind can harm you. It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you. Frightened of change But what can exist without it Our own worth is measured by what we devote our energy to. Practice really hearing what people say.Whether or not you've read Meditations, Meditations Journal offers pithy, inspiring comments drawn from the core text that give readers simple but profound ways to take control of their lives, identify obstructions, and above all, live a good life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A guided journey through the archetypes and symbolism of tarot, as interpreted by the artist behind Tarot of the Divine, the tarot deck rooted in multicultural deities, folklore, and fairytales.Reading tarot cards is both an art and a mindfulness practice. In this guided journal, artist Yoshi Yoshitani guides spiritually curious readers through the universal symbolism in each of the 78 cards in a tarot deck, offering space to reflect on your own understanding of the cards, as well as activities to strengthen your tarot-reading skills.Yoshitani describes the art and archetypes of the Major and Minor Arcana in Tarot of the Divine, outlining the cards' key interpretations and visual symbols. Throughout, the vivid art and fascinating background prompt you to explore the Fool's Journey, interact with the cards in new ways, and apply your learnings to any of your favorite decks. Yoshitani's reflection questions provide a thoughtful avenue to approach your tarot readings, encouraging you to record your findings along the way.Study the archetypes, connect with your favorite cards, and strengthen your intuition using Yoshitani's Tarot of the Divine as an anchor for learning.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Carried into modern Japan from a forgotten past, the being known as Ogushi haunts and tortures humans of all kinds. Little is know about Ogushi's curse, except that it resides in an unexpected place: human hair.Like Junji Ito's Uzumaki, PTSD Radio takes something everyday and weaves it into a series of chilling, cryptic, twisted, repellant, and alluring manga stories that become more than what they first seem.The hit digital series finally comes to print in three 400-page compilations!When you bend over the bathroom sink, you can't see what's behind you in the mirror. A gaping maw with too many teeth drags itself toward you up the stairs.Skit skit skit. What's that crawling in your mouth while you sleep Next, it wriggles its way into your ears, your nose, your brain.Learning the origin of Ogushi-sama may help you find the answers you seek.New horrors await in PTSD Radio 2. 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Carried into modern Japan from a forgotten past, the being known as Ogushi haunts and tortures humans of all kinds. Little is know about Ogushi's curse, except that it resides in an unexpected place: human hair.Like Junji Ito's Uzumaki, PTSD Radio takes something everyday and weaves it into a series of chilling, cryptic, twisted, repellant, and alluring manga stories that become more than what they first seem.The hit digital series finally comes to print in three 400-page compilations!When you bend over the bathroom sink, you can't see what's behind you in the mirror. A gaping maw with too many teeth drags itself toward you up the stairs.Skit skit skit. What's that crawling in your mouth while you sleep Next, it wriggles its way into your ears, your nose, your brain.Learning the origin of Ogushi-sama may help you find the answers you seek.New horrors await in PTSD Radio 2. 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. 22-24 of Attack on Titan.Despite losing countless lives in the battle against the Titans, what's left of the Survey Corps arrives at the doorstep of Eren's family home. There, in the basement, they find three not Elektronisches Buch that explain at last the origins of their walled world. In the not Elektronisches Buch, Eren's father recounts a strange childhood and an even darker history: Eighteen centuries ago, one woman obtained the power of the Titans, provoking a racial conflict that ripped humanity apart. The Survey Corps realizes that they have been fumbling around in the darkbut what will they do now that they know the horrific truth 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. 22-24 of Attack on Titan.Despite losing countless lives in the battle against the Titans, what's left of the Survey Corps arrives at the doorstep of Eren's family home. There, in the basement, they find three not Elektronisches Buch that explain at last the origins of their walled world. In the not Elektronisches Buch, Eren's father recounts a strange childhood and an even darker history: Eighteen centuries ago, one woman obtained the power of the Titans, provoking a racial conflict that ripped humanity apart. The Survey Corps realizes that they have been fumbling around in the darkbut what will they do now that they know the horrific truth 576 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The best-selling, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Road returns with the second volume of The Passenger series: Stella Maris is an intimate portrait of grief and longing, as a young woman in a psychiatric facility seeks to understand her own existence. McCarthy s art is transcendent even as it takes no prisoners, an achievement akin only to the oeuvres of his greatest peers, Toni Morrison and Philip Roth. He will endure. Oprah Daily'The richest and strongest work of McCarthy s career An achievement greater than Blood Meridian or The Road. The Atlantic1972, BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN: Alicia Western, twenty years old, with forty thousand dollars in a plastic bag, admits herself to the hospital. A doctoral candidate in mathematics at the University of Chicago, Alicia has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and she does not want to talk about her brother, Bobby. Instead, she contemplates the nature of madness, the human insistence on one common experience of the world; she recalls a childhood where, by the age of seven, her own grandmother feared for her; she surveys the intersection of physics and philosophy; and she introduces her cohorts, her chimeras, the hallucinations that only she can see. All the while, she grieves for Bobby, not quite dead, not quite hers. Told entirely through the transcripts of Alicia s psychiatric sessions, Stella Maris is a searching, rigorous, intellectually challenging coda to The Passenger, a philosophical inquiry that questions our notions of God, truth, and existence. 208 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The best-selling, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Road returns with the second volume of The Passenger series: Stella Maris is an intimate portrait of grief and longing, as a young woman in a psychiatric facility seeks to understand her own existence. McCarthy s art is transcendent even as it takes no prisoners, an achievement akin only to the oeuvres of his greatest peers, Toni Morrison and Philip Roth. He will endure. Oprah Daily'The richest and strongest work of McCarthy s career An achievement greater than Blood Meridian or The Road. The Atlantic1972, BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN: Alicia Western, twenty years old, with forty thousand dollars in a plastic bag, admits herself to the hospital. A doctoral candidate in mathematics at the University of Chicago, Alicia has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and she does not want to talk about her brother, Bobby. Instead, she contemplates the nature of madness, the human insistence on one common experience of the world; she recalls a childhood where, by the age of seven, her own grandmother feared for her; she surveys the intersection of physics and philosophy; and she introduces her cohorts, her chimeras, the hallucinations that only she can see. All the while, she grieves for Bobby, not quite dead, not quite hers. Told entirely through the transcripts of Alicia s psychiatric sessions, Stella Maris is a searching, rigorous, intellectually challenging coda to The Passenger, a philosophical inquiry that questions our notions of God, truth, and existence. 208 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Carried into modern Japan from a forgotten past, the being known as Ogushi haunts and tortures humans of all kinds. Little is know about Ogushi's curse, except that it resides in an unexpected place: human hair.Like Junji Ito's Uzumaki, PTSD Radio takes something everyday and weaves it into a series of chilling, cryptic, twisted, repellant, and alluring manga stories that become more than what they first seem.The hit digital series finally comes to print in three 400-page compilations!When you bend over the bathroom sink, you can't see what's behind you in the mirror. A gaping maw with too many teeth drags itself toward you up the stairs.Skit skit skit. What's that crawling in your mouth while you sleep Next, it wriggles its way into your ears, your nose, your brain.Learning the origin of Ogushi-sama may help you find the answers you seek.New horrors await in PTSD Radio 2.…

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. 22-24 of Attack on Titan.Despite losing countless lives in the battle against the Titans, what's left of the Survey Corps arrives at the doorstep of Eren's family home. There, in the basement, they find three not Elektronisches Buch that explain at last the origins of their walled world. In the not Elektronisches Buch, Eren's father recounts a strange childhood and an even darker history: Eighteen centuries ago, one woman obtained the power of the Titans, provoking a racial conflict that ripped humanity apart. The Survey Corps realizes that they have been fumbling around in the darkbut what will they do now that they know the horrific truth.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING AMY ADAMS In this blazingly smart and voracious debut novel, an artist turned stay-at-home mom becomes convinced she's turning into a dog. 'A must-read for anyone who can t get enough of the ever-blurring line between the psychological and supernatural that Yellowjackets exemplifies.' VultureOne day, the mother was a mother, but then one night, she was quite suddenly something else.An ambitious mother puts her art career on hold to stay at home with her newborn son, but the experience does not match her imagination. Two years later, she steps into the bathroom for a break from her toddler's demands, only to discover a dense patch of hair on the back of her neck. In the mirror, her canines suddenly look sharper than she remembers. Her husband, who travels for work five days a week, casually dismisses her fears from faraway hotel rooms.As the mother's symptoms intensify, and her temptation to give in to her new dog impulses peak, she struggles to keep her alter-canine-identity secret. Seeking a cure at the library, she discovers the mysterious academic tome which becomes her bible, A Field Guide to Magical Women: A Mythical Ethnography, and meets a group of mommies involved in a multilevel-marketing scheme who may also be more than what they seem. An outrageously original novel of ideas about art, power, and womanhood wrapped in a satirical fairy tale, Nightbitch will make you want to howl in laughter and recognition. And you should. You should howl as much as you want.; Nominiert: Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award for First Fiction, 2022.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the riseundeterred by the pressure and prejudice of the classical music worldwhen a shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest to recover his great-great-grandfather's heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world."I loved The Violin Conspiracy for exactly the same reasons I loved The Queen's Gambit: a surprising, beautifully rendered underdog hero I cared about deeply and a fascinating, cutthroatworld I knew nothing aboutin this case, classical music." Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and Hour of the WitchGrowing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian's life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dreamhe's determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can't afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music.When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenlyseem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competitionthe Olympics of classical musicthe violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he's lost a piece of himself.As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himselfand the worldthat no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown writes, If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection. Don t miss the five-part Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart!In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.Over the past two decades, Brown s extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as on Brown s singular skills as a storyteller, toshow us how accurately naming an experience doesn t give the experience more power it gives us the power of understanding, meaning, and choice.Brown shares, I want this book to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves. 336 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown writes, If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection. Don t miss the five-part Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart!In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.Over the past two decades, Brown s extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as on Brown s singular skills as a storyteller, toshow us how accurately naming an experience doesn t give the experience more power it gives us the power of understanding, meaning, and choice.Brown shares, I want this book to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves. 336 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A dramatic, funny, and painful romance manga between two women about how, sometimes, you need to run away in order to find where you truly belong. Perfect for fans of coming-out yuri like How Do We Relationship and masters of adult drama like Akiko Higashimura (Princess Jellyfish) and Takako Shimura (Even Though We're Adults).You know that one person you just can t forget Not the one that got away, but the one you had, until suddenly you didn t Maki s first love was her high school classmate, a girl named Midori. But Midori broke up with Maki at graduation, saying they were now 'too old to be fooling around dating girls.' Ten years later, Maki still can t get Midori off her mind, and when the two women reconnect after a chance encounter, Maki realizes that, while her feelings haven t changed, Midori has long moved on in fact, she's engaged. Yet the more Maki hears Midori talk about her soon-to-be-husband, the more red flags she notices. And Midori has another secret, one she hasn t yet shared with Maki. Will it be the last blow to Maki s hopes that their romance might be rekindled Or will it be the push that sets them on a new path one they ll travel together.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Drawing from the iconic Stoic text Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Journal invites the millions of readers who have learned from him to deepen their understanding of his philosophy and reflect on how to better their lives."It's silly to try to escape other people's faults. They are inescapable. Just try to escape your own."Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsMarcus Aurelius wrote this in his journal almost 2000 years agoand he might have written it this morning. He was Emperor of Rome in A.D. 161, a statesman, a philosopher, and a constant, thoughtful journaler.He was also one of the first adopters of Stoicism, the original self-help philosophy that believes happiness can be achieved by leading a virtuous and ethical life, which has stayed relevant for 2000 years.Pulling from the basic tenets ofStoicism, Meditations Journal presents thoughtful reminders, prompts, and advice to help readers look inward, find fulfillment in the present moment, and build a meaningful future, such as: Nothing that goes on in anyone else's mind can harm you. It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you. Frightened of change But what can exist without it Our own worth is measured by what we devote our energy to. Practice really hearing what people say.Whether or not you've read Meditations, Meditations Journal offers pithy, inspiring comments drawn from the core text that give readers simple but profound ways to take control of their lives, identify obstructions, and above all, live a good life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER The second volume of The Passenger series, from The Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Road An intimate portrait of grief and longing, as a young woman in a psychiatric facility seeks to understand her own existence. 'The richest and strongest work of McCarthy s career An achievement greater than Blood Meridian or The Road. The Atlantic1972, BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN: Alicia Western, twenty years old, with forty thousand dollars in a plastic bag, admits herself to the hospital. A doctoral candidate in mathematics at the University of Chicago, Alicia has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, and she does not want to talk about her brother, Bobby. Instead, she contemplates the nature of madness, the human insistence on one common experience of the world; she recalls a childhood where, by the age of seven, her own grandmother feared for her; she surveys the intersection of physics and philosophy; and she introduces her cohorts, her chimeras, the hallucinations that only she can see. All the while, she grieves for Bobby, not quite dead, not quite hers. Told entirely through the transcripts of Alicia s psychiatric sessions, Stella Maris is a searching, rigorous, intellectually challenging coda to The Passenger, a philosophical inquiry that questions our notions of God, truth, and existence. 208 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -IACP AWARD FINALIST Discover an easier, more balanced way to meal prep as you whip up 100 fresh and healthy dishes that happen to be gluten-free, from the creator ofthe popular blog and YouTube channelDownshiftology. "Lisa has revolutionized meal prep to be approachable, fresh, and easy, and her cookbook has everything you need to make healthy eating a breeze."Emily Mariko, TikTok creatorBefore Lisa Bryan began meal prepping several years ago as a way to save time and money, she quickly became tired of eating boring leftovers and wasting food. At the same time, she also wanted to "downshift" the too-fast pace of her life. So she flipped the script on meal prep by focusing on individual ingredients.By prepping a handful of healthy ingredients at the start of the week, she learned that she could enjoy a variety of meals and snacks without getting bored. And she found she could control what she ate with more clarity: It became easy to eat more vegetables and simple proteins, eliminate processed foods and gluten (to manage her celiac disease), and reduce refined sugar. Her debut cookbook is packed with 100+ simple and ingenious big-batch recipes that can either be frozen or repurposed into totally different, delicious meals.A dinner of Coconut Chickpea Curry with rice can be enjoyed the next day as a tostada at lunch, and a side of peas and crispy prosciutto becomes breakfast when you add a jammy egg on top. The recipes are all free of refined sugar, many are naturally anti-inflammatory, and dairy is minimal and optional. Lisa's approachable method for eating well and preparing meals with ease will inspire home cooks to downshift their lives, too, by making healthy meals without a fuss. 303 pp. Englisch.…