Random house llc us jul 2023 (80 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this heartfelt novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a young woman with an unforgettable voice fights for the freedom to pursue her dreams.Iris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience. In the ensuing years, never staying anywhere for long, father and daughter move from one dusty town to the next, her passion for music growing every time she takes the mike in another roadhouse.But it is not an easy life for Iris with her father in charge and using her income to pay for gambling, women, and booze. When she starts to tour at age eighteen, she takeson a real manager. Yet he exploits her too, and the singers and musicians she tours with are really the only family she has. It is they who give Iris the courage to finally fly free, leave the tour, and follow her dreams.After years of enduring the hardships of the road, exploitation, and abuse to do what she loves, Iris s big chance comes as her talent soars. But at the top at last, Iris still has to fight every step of the way. In The High Notes, Danielle Steel delivers an inspiring story about finding the strength to stand up for yourself and your dreams, no matter what it takes. 290 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The global phenomenon returns with the third book in the One of Us Is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. When someone from the Bayview Four s past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself and the consequences are deadly. The third time s a charm. It s been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren t killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on. Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it s clear this game is serious and whoever s in charge isn t sharing the rules. Or maybe there aren t any. Bronwyn. Cooper. Addy. Nate. Maeve. Phoebe. Knox. Luis. Kris. Everyone s a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things could start getting deadly. The thing is, Simon was right about secrets they all come out eventually. And Bayview has a lot it s still hiding. 359 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The global phenomenon returns with the third book in the One of Us Is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. When someone from the Bayview Four s past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself and the consequences are deadly. The third time s a charm. It s been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren t killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on. Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it s clear this game is serious and whoever s in charge isn t sharing the rules. Or maybe there aren t any. Bronwyn. Cooper. Addy. Nate. Maeve. Phoebe. Knox. Luis. Kris. Everyone s a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things could start getting deadly. The thing is, Simon was right about secrets they all come out eventually. And Bayview has a lot it s still hiding. 359 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In this paperback edition of the hilarious Return of the Underwear Dragon, brave Sir Cole teaches his former sworn enemy to read.Once Sir Cole has saved the kingdom from the destructive wrath of the Underwear Dragon, he has the startling realization that the Underwear Dragon wasn't disobeying the signs that said not to attack. The Underwear Dragon just couldn't read the signs!So Sir Cole sets out on a valiant quest. He's not going to conquer the Underwear Dragonhe's going to teach him to read. But it's hard to teach a fire-breathing creature to read an actual book because he sets them all on fire. Besides, the Underwear Dragon is a reluctant reader. But when the Underwear Dragon finally succeeds, Sir Cole presents his star pupil with the perfect gift--gigantic alphabet underwear!The creative team of Scott Rothman and Pete Oswald collaborated on Attack of the Underwear Dragon and the forthcoming Blue Bison Needs a Haircut. Oswald, Pete (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this heartfelt novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a young woman with an unforgettable voice fights for the freedom to pursue her dreams.Iris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience. In the ensuing years, never staying anywhere for long, father and daughter move from one dusty town to the next, her passion for music growing every time she takes the mike in another roadhouse.But it is not an easy life for Iris with her father in charge and using her income to pay for gambling, women, and booze. When she starts to tour at age eighteen, she takeson a real manager. Yet he exploits her too, and the singers and musicians she tours with are really the only family she has. It is they who give Iris the courage to finally fly free, leave the tour, and follow her dreams.After years of enduring the hardships of the road, exploitation, and abuse to do what she loves, Iris's big chance comes as her talent soars. But at the top at last, Iris still has to fight every step of the way. In The High Notes, Danielle Steel delivers an inspiring story about finding the strength to stand up for yourself and your dreams, no matter what it takes.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Jin, third-year director, lead actor, and president of the film club, and second-year director Giichi see eye-to-eye on very little. Jin is flashy, flirty, and focused on keeping everyone happy, while Giichi expects the best from himself and others, and will compromise nothing to see his vision through.Constantly at each other's throats, the two can hardly stand to be in the same club. But what will happen when family trouble forces them to share the same dorm room Will their common interests bring them closer as friends, push them further apart as rivalsor something else entirely 18+ 234 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Jin, third-year director, lead actor, and president of the film club, and second-year director Giichi see eye-to-eye on very little. Jin is flashy, flirty, and focused on keeping everyone happy, while Giichi expects the best from himself and others, and will compromise nothing to see his vision through.Constantly at each other's throats, the two can hardly stand to be in the same club. But what will happen when family trouble forces them to share the same dorm room Will their common interests bring them closer as friends, push them further apart as rivalsor something else entirely 18+ 234 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls epic and original, in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid. Riveting. NPR Evocative. Entertainment Weekly Remarkable. BuzzfeedA way to survive.A way to serve.A way to save.Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata a mermaid collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi does the unthinkable she saves his life, going against an ancient decree. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy it.To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail. . . .Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she doesn't, then she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it. 336 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls epic and original, in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid. Riveting. NPR Evocative. Entertainment Weekly Remarkable. BuzzfeedA way to survive.A way to serve.A way to save.Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata a mermaid collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi does the unthinkable she saves his life, going against an ancient decree. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy it.To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail. . . .Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she doesn't, then she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it. 336 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Grumpy Monkey and his jungle friends are trick-or-treatingon Halloween amid strange noises and mysterious smells. Along the way, they are reminded that nothing can be scarier than returning home with no treats.Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun!On the spookiest night of the year, JimPanzeeand his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not only does the jungle look different at night, it sounds different. What s that knock-knock-knock and that HAHA HAHA HAHA And the smell PEE-YEW! Don t be scared, they tell Jim. But then two glowing eyes flash overhead, and looking for treats is almost abandoned.Halloween in the jungle can be even scarier than trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood. 32 pp. Englisch. Lang, Max (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Grumpy Monkey and his jungle friends are trick-or-treatingon Halloween amid strange noises and mysterious smells. Along the way, they are reminded that nothing can be scarier than returning home with no treats.Two pages of full-color stickers are included for extra fun!On the spookiest night of the year, JimPanzeeand his jungle friends brave the dark to collect treats. Not only does the jungle look different at night, it sounds different. What s that knock-knock-knock and that HAHA HAHA HAHA And the smell PEE-YEW! Don t be scared, they tell Jim. But then two glowing eyes flash overhead, and looking for treats is almost abandoned.Halloween in the jungle can be even scarier than trick-or-treating in your own neighborhood. 32 pp. Englisch. Lang, Max (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Master drawing basics in just five weeks with this workbook for beginners of all ages!The bestselling author of Manga Learning to Draw with Fun and Learn to Draw: Day-by-Day, Isabel B. Zimmerman (aka KritzelPixel), brings you a fun, beginner-friendly program to quickly grasp core drawing techniques. Each week, you'll develop a new skill, incorporating principles such as light, depth, and perspective into your evolving work. Whether you dream of being able to draw animals, humans, manga, or creating a comic book of your own, this workbook provides a template for how to gain confidence and see improvement right away.With Learn to Draw in 5 Weeks, you'll:- Explore easy, step-by-step instructions: Learn the fundamentals of drawing through simple definitions, visual examples, and anecdotes from the author's experience. - Access exclusive explanatory videos: QR codes throughout the book take you directly to author videos that further explain core drawing lessons. - Complete fun daily exercises: Simple assignments will help improve your skill set week after week. Accessible prompts inspire you to put pen (or pencil!) to paper from Day 1!- Become the artist you want to be! While art comes from the heart, this book provides all the technical skills you need for your foundationin five short weeks.No matter your age or stagewhether you're a beginner or returning after a long timeIsabel B. Zimmermann offers tools to watch your skill set soar! 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Master drawing basics in just five weeks with this workbook for beginners of all ages!The bestselling author of Manga Learning to Draw with Fun and Learn to Draw: Day-by-Day, Isabel B. Zimmerman (aka KritzelPixel), brings you a fun, beginner-friendly program to quickly grasp core drawing techniques. Each week, you'll develop a new skill, incorporating principles such as light, depth, and perspective into your evolving work. Whether you dream of being able to draw animals, humans, manga, or creating a comic book of your own, this workbook provides a template for how to gain confidence and see improvement right away.With Learn to Draw in 5 Weeks, you'll:- Explore easy, step-by-step instructions: Learn the fundamentals of drawing through simple definitions, visual examples, and anecdotes from the author's experience. - Access exclusive explanatory videos: QR codes throughout the book take you directly to author videos that further explain core drawing lessons. - Complete fun daily exercises: Simple assignments will help improve your skill set week after week. Accessible prompts inspire you to put pen (or pencil!) to paper from Day 1!- Become the artist you want to be! While art comes from the heart, this book provides all the technical skills you need for your foundationin five short weeks.No matter your age or stagewhether you're a beginner or returning after a long timeIsabel B. Zimmermann offers tools to watch your skill set soar! 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The global phenomenon returns with the third book in the One of Us Is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. When someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itselfand the consequences are deadly. The third time's a charm. It's been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren't killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on. Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it's clear this "game" is seriousand whoever's in charge isn't sharing the rules. Or maybe there aren't any. Bronwyn. Cooper. Addy. Nate. Maeve. Phoebe. Knox. Luis. Kris. Everyone's a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things could start getting deadly. The thing is, Simon was right about secretsthey all come out eventually. And Bayview has a lot it's still hiding. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A timely story of two teenagers who discover the power of friendship, feminism, and standing up for what you believe in, no matter where you come from. A collaboration between two gifted authors writing from alternating perspectives, this compelling novel shines with authenticity, courage, and humor.Malena Rosario is starting to believe that catastrophes come in threes. First, Hurricane María destroyed her home, taking her unbreakable spirit with it. Second, she and her mother are now stuck in Florida, which is nothing like her beloved Puerto Rico. And third, when she goes to school bra-less after a bad sunburn and is humiliated by the school administration into covering up, she feels like she has no choice but to comply.Ruby McAllister has a reputation as her school's outspoken feminist rebel. But back in Seattle, she lived under her sister s shadow. Now her sister is teaching in underprivileged communities, and she s in a Florida high school, unsure of what to do with her future, or if she s even capable making a difference in the world. So when Ruby notices the new girl is being forced to cover up her chest, she is not willing to keep quiet about it.Neither Malena nor Ruby expected to be the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion. But the girls will have to face their own insecurities, biases, and privileges, and the ups and downs in their newfound friendship, if they want to stand up for their ideals and ultimately forthemselves. 420 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A timely story of two teenagers who discover the power of friendship, feminism, and standing up for what you believe in, no matter where you come from. A collaboration between two gifted authors writing from alternating perspectives, this compelling novel shines with authenticity, courage, and humor.Malena Rosario is starting to believe that catastrophes come in threes. First, Hurricane María destroyed her home, taking her unbreakable spirit with it. Second, she and her mother are now stuck in Florida, which is nothing like her beloved Puerto Rico. And third, when she goes to school bra-less after a bad sunburn and is humiliated by the school administration into covering up, she feels like she has no choice but to comply.Ruby McAllister has a reputation as her school's outspoken feminist rebel. But back in Seattle, she lived under her sister s shadow. Now her sister is teaching in underprivileged communities, and she s in a Florida high school, unsure of what to do with her future, or if she s even capable making a difference in the world. So when Ruby notices the new girl is being forced to cover up her chest, she is not willing to keep quiet about it.Neither Malena nor Ruby expected to be the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion. But the girls will have to face their own insecurities, biases, and privileges, and the ups and downs in their newfound friendship, if they want to stand up for their ideals and ultimately forthemselves. 420 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls "epic and original," in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid."Riveting." NPR"Evocative." Entertainment Weekly"Remarkable." BuzzfeedA way to survive.A way to serve.A way to save.Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wataa mermaidcollecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home.But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi does the unthinkableshe saves his life, going against an ancient decree. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy it.To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail. . . .Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she doesn't, then she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Jin, third-year director, lead actor, and president of the film club, and second-year director Giichi see eye-to-eye on very little. Jin is flashy, flirty, and focused on keeping everyone happy, while Giichi expects the best from himself and others, and will compromise nothing to see his vision through.Constantly at each other's throats, the two can hardly stand to be in the same club. But what will happen when family trouble forces them to share the same dorm room Will their common interests bring them closer as friends, push them further apart as rivalsor something else entirely 18+.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An intimate, quietly revolutionary guide to using art to process, understand, and collaborate with your feelings, from the co-author of My Body, My Home.Understanding our emotions is a lifelong process. Many of us were taught to avoid, suppress, or run away from intense feelings like grief, anger, and sadness. What if, instead of hiding from your emotions, you collaborated with them Feel Something, Make Something is a guide to experimental, creative self-expression and reflection. Caitlin Metz believes that making art whether it s a detailed scribble on a crumpled receipt or a 100-day series of photos gives your feelings a physical form and provides space to observe them from a distance. To help kickstart your creative process, Metz offers tutorials on zine-making (complete with a pull-out DIY zine to keep in your wallet), drawing, bodymapping, mindmapping, self-portraiture, and writing personal manifestos.This act of creation can be a form of release, documentation, ritual, conversation, or disruption. You may choose to sustain your feeling, to channel it into your work, or to shift it completely. To feel something and make something is both an invitation to take a breath and an opportunity to shift your perspective.Feel Something, Make Something is not about making perfectly polished works of art. The outcome of your art-making is arbitrary. The process is the work. 159 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An intimate, quietly revolutionary guide to using art to process, understand, and collaborate with your feelings, from the co-author of My Body, My Home.Understanding our emotions is a lifelong process. Many of us were taught to avoid, suppress, or run away from intense feelings like grief, anger, and sadness. What if, instead of hiding from your emotions, you collaborated with them Feel Something, Make Something is a guide to experimental, creative self-expression and reflection. Caitlin Metz believes that making art whether it s a detailed scribble on a crumpled receipt or a 100-day series of photos gives your feelings a physical form and provides space to observe them from a distance. To help kickstart your creative process, Metz offers tutorials on zine-making (complete with a pull-out DIY zine to keep in your wallet), drawing, bodymapping, mindmapping, self-portraiture, and writing personal manifestos.This act of creation can be a form of release, documentation, ritual, conversation, or disruption. You may choose to sustain your feeling, to channel it into your work, or to shift it completely. To feel something and make something is both an invitation to take a breath and an opportunity to shift your perspective.Feel Something, Make Something is not about making perfectly polished works of art. The outcome of your art-making is arbitrary. The process is the work. 159 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Master drawing basics in just five weeks with this workbook for beginners of all ages!The bestselling author of Manga Learning to Draw with Fun and Learn to Draw: Day-by-Day, Isabel B. Zimmerman (aka KritzelPixel), brings you a fun, beginner-friendly program to quickly grasp core drawing techniques. Each week, you'll develop a new skill, incorporating principles such as light, depth, and perspective into your evolving work. Whether you dream of being able to draw animals, humans, manga, or creating a comic book of your own, this workbook provides a template for how to gain confidence and see improvement right away.With Learn to Draw in 5 Weeks, you'll:- Explore easy, step-by-step instructions: Learn the fundamentals of drawing through simple definitions, visual examples, and anecdotes from the author's experience. - Access exclusive explanatory videos: QR codes throughout the book take you directly to author videos that further explain core drawing lessons. - Complete fun daily exercises: Simple assignments will help improve your skill set week after week. Accessible prompts inspire you to put pen (or pencil!) to paper from Day 1!- Become the artist you want to be! While art comes from the heart, this book provides all the technical skills you need for your foundationin five short weeks.No matter your age or stagewhether you're a beginner or returning after a long timeIsabel B. Zimmermann offers tools to watch your skill set soar.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An intimate, quietly revolutionary guide to using art to process, understand, and collaborate with your feelings, from the co-author of My Body, My Home.Understanding our emotions is a lifelong process. Many of us were taught to avoid, suppress, or run away from intense feelings like grief, anger, and sadness. What if, instead of hiding from your emotions, you collaborated with them Feel Something, Make Something is a guide to experimental, creative self-expression and reflection. Caitlin Metz believes that making artwhether it's a detailed scribble on a crumpled receipt or a 100-day series of photosgives your feelings a physical form and provides space to observe them from a distance. To help kickstart your creative process, Metz offers tutorials on zine-making (complete with a pull-out DIY zine to keep in your wallet), drawing, bodymapping, mindmapping, self-portraiture, and writing personal manifestos.This act of creation can be a form of release, documentation, ritual, conversation, or disruption. You may choose to sustain your feeling, to channel it into your work, or to shift it completely. To feel something and make something is both an invitation to take a breath and an opportunity to shift your perspective.Feel Something, Make Something is not about making perfectly polished works of art. The outcome of your art-making is arbitrary. The process is the work.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Fourartists are drawn into a web of rivalry and desire at an elite art school and on the streets of New York in this"gripping, provocative, and supremely entertaining" (BuzzFeed)debutNational Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree "Captures the ache-inducing quality of art and desire . . . a deeply relatable and profoundly enjoyable read, one drenched in prismatic color and light."Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author of With TeethFINALIST FOR THE MINNESOTA BOOK AWARD ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Glamour, PopSugar, DebutifulIt's2011:America is in a deep recession and Occupy Wall Street is escalating. But at the elite Wrynn College of Art, students paint and sculpt in a rarefied bubble. Louisa Arceneaux is a thoughtful, observant nineteen-year-old when she transfers to Wrynn as a scholarship student, but she soon finds herself adrift in an environment that prizes novelty over beauty. Complicating matters is Louisa's unexpected attraction to her charismatic roommate, Karina Piontek, the preternaturally gifted but mercurial daughter of wealthy art collectors. Gradually, Louisa and Karina are drawn into an intense sensual and artistic relationship, one that forces them to confront their deepest desires and fears. But Karina also can't shake her fascination with Preston Utley, a senior and anti-capitalist Internet provocateur, who is publicly feuding with visiting professor and political painter Robert Bergera once-controversial figureheadseekingto regain relevance. When Preston concocts an explosive hoax, the fates of all four artists are upended as each is unexpectedly thrust into the cutthroat New York art world. Now all must struggle to find new identities in art, in society, and among each other. In the process, they must find either their most authentic terms of lifeof success, failure, and joyor risk losing themselves altogether.Witha canny, critical eye, Sirens & Muses overturns notions of class, money, art, youth, and a generation's fight to own theirfuture. 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Fourartists are drawn into a web of rivalry and desire at an elite art school and on the streets of New York in this"gripping, provocative, and supremely entertaining" (BuzzFeed)debutNational Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree "Captures the ache-inducing quality of art and desire . . . a deeply relatable and profoundly enjoyable read, one drenched in prismatic color and light."Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author of With TeethFINALIST FOR THE MINNESOTA BOOK AWARD ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Glamour, PopSugar, DebutifulIt's2011:America is in a deep recession and Occupy Wall Street is escalating. But at the elite Wrynn College of Art, students paint and sculpt in a rarefied bubble. Louisa Arceneaux is a thoughtful, observant nineteen-year-old when she transfers to Wrynn as a scholarship student, but she soon finds herself adrift in an environment that prizes novelty over beauty. Complicating matters is Louisa's unexpected attraction to her charismatic roommate, Karina Piontek, the preternaturally gifted but mercurial daughter of wealthy art collectors. Gradually, Louisa and Karina are drawn into an intense sensual and artistic relationship, one that forces them to confront their deepest desires and fears. But Karina also can't shake her fascination with Preston Utley, a senior and anti-capitalist Internet provocateur, who is publicly feuding with visiting professor and political painter Robert Bergera once-controversial figureheadseekingto regain relevance. When Preston concocts an explosive hoax, the fates of all four artists are upended as each is unexpectedly thrust into the cutthroat New York art world. Now all must struggle to find new identities in art, in society, and among each other. In the process, they must find either their most authentic terms of lifeof success, failure, and joyor risk losing themselves altogether.Witha canny, critical eye, Sirens & Muses overturns notions of class, money, art, youth, and a generation's fight to own theirfuture. 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -What happens if you find your true love too soon Could one night off a year save your marriage or destroy it In this bold and sexy debut, a young couple discovers that a little freedom has surprising consequences. A delicious novel . . . Nora Ephron fans will delight in this debut. Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The JetsettersDominic and Daphne met in their first week of college, and they ve been happily married for three years. They love each other deeply but perhaps have becometoocomfortable, and their sex life isn t what anyone would call thrilling. So, on New Year s Day, Dominic blurts out a suggestion before it s fully worked out in his mind: what if they open up their marriage Daphne reluctantly agrees with conditions. They can sleep with one other person, one night a year, and the agreement has a five-year expiration date. It s not a total free-for-all on their vows, but an amendment. They call it the Freedom Clause.It isn t long before Daphne and Dominic find themselves and their marriage altered in unexpected ways. Embracing the spirit of the Clause, Daphne pushes herself to be more assertive in asking for what she wants. She begins chronicling her journey of self-discovery in an anonymous newsletter, sharing recipes inspired by her conquests, and soon realizes that one night off a year isn t a small change. it s a seismic one.Eventually, Daphne and Dominic are reconsidering everything each other, their relationship, and themselves. Can they survive the Freedom Clause Do they even want to 337 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -What happens if you find your true love too soon Could one night off a year save your marriage or destroy it In this bold and sexy debut, a young couple discovers that a little freedom has surprising consequences. A delicious novel . . . Nora Ephron fans will delight in this debut. Amanda Eyre Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The JetsettersDominic and Daphne met in their first week of college, and they ve been happily married for three years. They love each other deeply but perhaps have becometoocomfortable, and their sex life isn t what anyone would call thrilling. So, on New Year s Day, Dominic blurts out a suggestion before it s fully worked out in his mind: what if they open up their marriage Daphne reluctantly agrees with conditions. They can sleep with one other person, one night a year, and the agreement has a five-year expiration date. It s not a total free-for-all on their vows, but an amendment. They call it the Freedom Clause.It isn t long before Daphne and Dominic find themselves and their marriage altered in unexpected ways. Embracing the spirit of the Clause, Daphne pushes herself to be more assertive in asking for what she wants. She begins chronicling her journey of self-discovery in an anonymous newsletter, sharing recipes inspired by her conquests, and soon realizes that one night off a year isn t a small change. it s a seismic one.Eventually, Daphne and Dominic are reconsidering everything each other, their relationship, and themselves. Can they survive the Freedom Clause Do they even want to 337 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER From theauthor of The Daughter of Doctor Moreau and Mexican Gothic comes a fabulous meld of Mexican horror movies and Nazi occultism: a dark thriller about the curse that haunts a legendary lost film and awakens one woman s hidden powers. No one punctures the skin of reality to reveal the lurking, sinister magic beneath better than Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Kiersten White, author of HideLOCUS AWARD FINALIST A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Tordotcom, Polygon, CrimeReads, BookPage, Book RiotMontserrat has always been overlooked. She s a talented sound editor, but she s left out of the boys club running the film industry in 90s Mexico City. And she s all but invisible to her best friend, Tristán, a charming if faded soap opera star, though she s been in love with him since childhood. Then Tristán discovers his new neighbor is the cult horror director Abel Urueta, and the legendary auteur claims he can change their lives even if his tale of a Nazi occultist imbuing magic into highly volatile silver nitrate stock sounds like sheer fantasy. The magic film was never finished, which is why, Urueta swears, his career vanished overnight. He is cursed. Now the director wants Montserrat and Tristán to help him shoot the missing scene and lift the curse . . . but Montserrat soon notices a dark presence following her, and Tristán begins seeing the ghost of his ex-girlfriend. As they work together to unravel the mystery of the film and the obscure occultist who once roamed their city, Montserrat and Tristán may find that sorcerers and magic are not only the stuff of movies. 318 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -When the Jedi Order falls, an Inquisitor rises.Padawan Iskat Akaris has dedicated her life to traveling the galaxy alongside her master, learning the ways of the Force to become a good Jedi. Despite Iskat s dedication, peace and control have remained elusive, and with each setback, she feels her fellow Jedi grow more distrustful of her. Already uncertain about her future in the Jedi Order, Iskat faces tragedy when her master is killed and the Clone Wars engulf the galaxy in chaos.Now a general on the front lines contributing to that chaos, she is often reminded: Trust in your training. Trust in the wisdom of the Council. Trust in the Force. Yet as the shadows of doubt take hold, Iskat begins to ask questions that no Jedi is supposed to ask. Questions about her own unknown past. Questions the Jedi Masters would consider dangerous.As the years pass and the war endures, Iskat s faith in the Jedi wanes. If they would grant her more freedom, she is certain she could do more to protect the galaxy. If they would trust her with more knowledge, she could finally cast aside the shadows that have begun to consume her. When the Jedi Order finally falls, Iskat seizes the chance to forge a path of her own. She embraces the salvation of Order 66.As an Inquisitor, Iskat finds the freedom she has always craved: to question, to want. And with each strike of her red blade, Iskat moves closer to claiming her new destiny in the Force whatever the cost. 343 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER From theauthor of The Daughter of Doctor Moreau and Mexican Gothic comes a fabulous meld of Mexican horror movies and Nazi occultism: a dark thriller about the curse that haunts a legendary lost film and awakens one woman s hidden powers. No one punctures the skin of reality to reveal the lurking, sinister magic beneath better than Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Kiersten White, author of HideLOCUS AWARD FINALIST A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Tordotcom, Polygon, CrimeReads, BookPage, Book RiotMontserrat has always been overlooked. She s a talented sound editor, but she s left out of the boys club running the film industry in 90s Mexico City. And she s all but invisible to her best friend, Tristán, a charming if faded soap opera star, though she s been in love with him since childhood. Then Tristán discovers his new neighbor is the cult horror director Abel Urueta, and the legendary auteur claims he can change their lives even if his tale of a Nazi occultist imbuing magic into highly volatile silver nitrate stock sounds like sheer fantasy. The magic film was never finished, which is why, Urueta swears, his career vanished overnight. He is cursed. Now the director wants Montserrat and Tristán to help him shoot the missing scene and lift the curse . . . but Montserrat soon notices a dark presence following her, and Tristán begins seeing the ghost of his ex-girlfriend. As they work together to unravel the mystery of the film and the obscure occultist who once roamed their city, Montserrat and Tristán may find that sorcerers and magic are not only the stuff of movies. 318 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -When the Jedi Order falls, an Inquisitor rises.Padawan Iskat Akaris has dedicated her life to traveling the galaxy alongside her master, learning the ways of the Force to become a good Jedi. Despite Iskat s dedication, peace and control have remained elusive, and with each setback, she feels her fellow Jedi grow more distrustful of her. Already uncertain about her future in the Jedi Order, Iskat faces tragedy when her master is killed and the Clone Wars engulf the galaxy in chaos.Now a general on the front lines contributing to that chaos, she is often reminded: Trust in your training. Trust in the wisdom of the Council. Trust in the Force. Yet as the shadows of doubt take hold, Iskat begins to ask questions that no Jedi is supposed to ask. Questions about her own unknown past. Questions the Jedi Masters would consider dangerous.As the years pass and the war endures, Iskat s faith in the Jedi wanes. If they would grant her more freedom, she is certain she could do more to protect the galaxy. If they would trust her with more knowledge, she could finally cast aside the shadows that have begun to consume her. When the Jedi Order finally falls, Iskat seizes the chance to forge a path of her own. She embraces the salvation of Order 66.As an Inquisitor, Iskat finds the freedom she has always craved: to question, to want. And with each strike of her red blade, Iskat moves closer to claiming her new destiny in the Force whatever the cost. 343 pp. Englisch. …