Random house mai 2024 (513 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Cat in the Hat imagines driving an ice cream truck with Thing One and Thing Two as his helpers in this hilarious new Beginner Book, the follow-up to If I Were Saint Nick by the Cat in the Hat!COMING IN 2026A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BILL HADER AS THE CAT IN THE HATNo one's immune to the jingle of an ice cream truckeven the Cat in the Hat! And in this funny easy-reader, the Cat imagines driving his own. Hop on for a wild ride as he whips up magical Glow Cones that light up, wobbly Shake-a-Lot Shakes with tiny legs, super-cold Slushies that could freeze a swimming pool, and loads more yummy, zany treats!'A perfect, cheerful choice for summer reading and gift giving, this rhymed beginning reader will delight Dr. Seuss fans, Cat in the Hat-fanciers, and ice cream-lovers young and old!Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children. 48 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Favorite Marvel characters team up to help your little one learn their first 100 words! Everyone's favorite Marvel characters are back in a new kid-friendly art style that's sure to delight your budding Super Hero! This padded board book will help your child make the connection between words and their meaning with guidance from Spider-Man, Hulk, Thor, and more.With a compact size, soft edges, colorful illustrations, and familiar faces, First 100 Words is perfect for growing minds.Complete your young Super Hero's library with these titles from Marvel Beginnings.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Search for Richard Scarry's wild and wacky cars and trucks in this interactive Busytown fold-and-find storybook! Introduce babies and toddlers to Cars and Trucks and the Busy world of Richard Scarry with books made just for them! Perfect for children ages 2-5!Richard Scarry's Busytown is a busy, busy place with so much to see and do. Now children ages two to five can join the fun with this fold-and-find book. Kids can open the gatefold pages and search for their favorite cars and trucks on each spread! A great way to introduce children to Officer Flossy, Dingo Dog and other characters in Richard Scarry's Busytown. 26 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A sweet and heartfelt debut romance that has me itching to book a flight to Italy' Hannah Grace, Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker'A dreamy, utterly transportive vacation in book form' Amy Lea, international bestselling author of Exes and O's_____Supermodel Emerson seemingly has the perfect life - but she's tired of looking for love in all the wrong places.When a reminder for the marriage pact she and her former best friend Theo made as teens goes off on her phone, she realizes she has a chance to rekindle the only relationship that ever really made sense.Emerson convinces her grumpy agent to book her as the face of the campaign that Theo, now a fashion photographer, is shooting.The good news: the campaign is being shot in ridiculously romantic Cinque Terre, Italy.The bad news Theo might not be as happy to see her as she'd hoped . . .Will this be her one last shot at love, or a final goodbye _____Your favourite authors are falling head over heels for One Last Shot.'The ultimate second-chance romance' Annabel Monaghan'Heartache, history, and loads of chemistry on every page' Bridget Morrissey'A total delight' Julia Argy'Dazzles with second-chance romance so sweeping it's picture-perfect' Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka'A romantic exploration of love, friendship, miscommunication, and growing up' Hanna Halperin'An intoxicating romance set in the world of super models and fashion photographers' Stephen McCauley 342 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A sweet and heartfelt debut romance that has me itching to book a flight to Italy' Hannah Grace, Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker'A dreamy, utterly transportive vacation in book form' Amy Lea, international bestselling author of Exes and O's_____Supermodel Emerson seemingly has the perfect life - but she's tired of looking for love in all the wrong places.When a reminder for the marriage pact she and her former best friend Theo made as teens goes off on her phone, she realizes she has a chance to rekindle the only relationship that ever really made sense.Emerson convinces her grumpy agent to book her as the face of the campaign that Theo, now a fashion photographer, is shooting.The good news: the campaign is being shot in ridiculously romantic Cinque Terre, Italy.The bad news Theo might not be as happy to see her as she'd hoped . . .Will this be her one last shot at love, or a final goodbye _____Your favourite authors are falling head over heels for One Last Shot.'The ultimate second-chance romance' Annabel Monaghan'Heartache, history, and loads of chemistry on every page' Bridget Morrissey'A total delight' Julia Argy'Dazzles with second-chance romance so sweeping it's picture-perfect' Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka'A romantic exploration of love, friendship, miscommunication, and growing up' Hanna Halperin'An intoxicating romance set in the world of super models and fashion photographers' Stephen McCauley 342 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The inspirational life story of Olympic gold medallist, Caster Semenya, adapted for younger readers.Perfect for 9-12 year olds, and for fans of Marcus Rashford's YOU ARE A CHAMPION, Caster Semenya's inspirational life story will inspire young people everywhere to dream big and never give up.Caster Semenya always knew she was different. But in her village, nobody judged her. She was accepted. Running was her passion, and races took her to the bigger towns and cities, which she had always dreamed of.But admiration of Caster's talent soon turned to suspicion. Caster here tells the true story of a facing a race she could never prepare for. A race to be herself.As an Olympic gold medallist, and a hero to women and girls around the world, Caster is ready to share her story. THE RACE TO BE MYSELF is about strength, courage, and being true to oneself. Caster believes that nothing is more important than pursuing your dreams. 240 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*\*A BOOK OF 2023 IN IRISH TIMES, RTÉ GUIDE AND SUNDAY INDEPENDENT\*\*An unforgettable and sweeping interwar love story, from the Costa-shortlisted and bestselling Irish author of Life Sentences'Gorgeous' SARA BAUME'His most ambitious work to date' JOHN BANVILLE'A beautiful, layered novel' ELAINE FEENEY1980s Cork. Jack Shine discovers a shoe box full of love letters in his mother's belongings. Rebekah came to Cork alone as a young Jewish refugee from Vienna when the Second World War broke out. She died soon after, and Jack never learned of his father's identity. Why did she keep newspaper clippings about a famous footballer player Who was 'The Paper Man' As Jack uncovers his mother's life, he is transported to 1930s Vienna, a bustling city on the brink of war. At the heart of the action is Matthias Sindelar, one of the most famous footballers in the world, known as 'The Paper Man' because of his effortless weave across the pitch. When Sindelar unexpectedly meets Rebekah, both of their lives are changed forever. As war looms, they must accept that their survival will tear them apart.Based on true events, The Paper Man is the story of twentieth-century Europe and love against the odds. It is a story that will take Jack far from Cork and all the way back to Vienna, and towards The Paper Man. 282 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*\*A BOOK OF 2023 IN IRISH TIMES, RTÉ GUIDE AND SUNDAY INDEPENDENT\*\*An unforgettable and sweeping interwar love story, from the Costa-shortlisted and bestselling Irish author of Life Sentences'Gorgeous' SARA BAUME'His most ambitious work to date' JOHN BANVILLE'A beautiful, layered novel' ELAINE FEENEY1980s Cork. Jack Shine discovers a shoe box full of love letters in his mother's belongings. Rebekah came to Cork alone as a young Jewish refugee from Vienna when the Second World War broke out. She died soon after, and Jack never learned of his father's identity. Why did she keep newspaper clippings about a famous footballer player Who was 'The Paper Man' As Jack uncovers his mother's life, he is transported to 1930s Vienna, a bustling city on the brink of war. At the heart of the action is Matthias Sindelar, one of the most famous footballers in the world, known as 'The Paper Man' because of his effortless weave across the pitch. When Sindelar unexpectedly meets Rebekah, both of their lives are changed forever. As war looms, they must accept that their survival will tear them apart.Based on true events, The Paper Man is the story of twentieth-century Europe and love against the odds. It is a story that will take Jack far from Cork and all the way back to Vienna, and towards The Paper Man. 282 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The inspirational life story of Olympic gold medallist, Caster Semenya, adapted for younger readers.Perfect for 9-12 year olds, and for fans of Marcus Rashford's YOU ARE A CHAMPION, Caster Semenya's inspirational life story will inspire young people everywhere to dream big and never give up.Caster Semenya always knew she was different. But in her village, nobody judged her. She was accepted. Running was her passion, and races took her to the bigger towns and cities, which she had always dreamed of.But admiration of Caster's talent soon turned to suspicion. Caster here tells the true story of a facing a race she could never prepare for. A race to be herself.As an Olympic gold medallist, and a hero to women and girls around the world, Caster is ready to share her story. THE RACE TO BE MYSELF is about strength, courage, and being true to oneself. Caster believes that nothing is more important than pursuing your dreams. 240 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER A young woman pretends to be someone she isn t in this spellbinding (Vogue), smoldering (The Washington Post) novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls. Under Cline s command, every sentence as sharp as a scalpel, a woman toeing the line between welcome and unwelcome guest becomes a fully destabilizing force. The New York TimesA BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK VULTURE S INAUGURAL 'BEACH BOOK READS' BOOK CLUB PICK LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Harper s Bazaar, Elle, Vogue, Glamour, Newsweek, Good Housekeeping, Slate, Time Out, Chicago Public Library, Electric Lit, Bookreporter Alex drained her wineglass, then her water glass. The ocean looked calm, a black darker than the sky. A ripple of anxiety made her palms go damp. It seemed suddenly very tenuous to believe that anything would stay hidden, that she could successfully pass from one world to another. Summer is coming to a close on the East End of Long Island, and Alex is no longer welcome.A misstep at a dinner party, and the older man she s been staying with dismisses her with a ride to the train station and a ticket back to the city.With few resources and a waterlogged phone, but gifted with an ability to navigate the desires of others, Alex stays on Long Island and drifts like a ghost through the hedged lanes, gated driveways, and sun-blasted dunes of a rarefied world that is, at first, closed to her. Propelled by desperation and a mutable sense of morality, she spends the week leading up to Labor Day moving from one place to the next, a cipher leaving destruction in her wake.Taut, propulsive, and impossible to look away from, Emma Cline s The Guest is a spellbinding literary achievement. 291 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER A young woman pretends to be someone she isn t in this spellbinding (Vogue), smoldering (The Washington Post) novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls. Under Cline s command, every sentence as sharp as a scalpel, a woman toeing the line between welcome and unwelcome guest becomes a fully destabilizing force. The New York TimesA BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK VULTURE S INAUGURAL 'BEACH BOOK READS' BOOK CLUB PICK LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Harper s Bazaar, Elle, Vogue, Glamour, Newsweek, Good Housekeeping, Slate, Time Out, Chicago Public Library, Electric Lit, Bookreporter Alex drained her wineglass, then her water glass. The ocean looked calm, a black darker than the sky. A ripple of anxiety made her palms go damp. It seemed suddenly very tenuous to believe that anything would stay hidden, that she could successfully pass from one world to another. Summer is coming to a close on the East End of Long Island, and Alex is no longer welcome.A misstep at a dinner party, and the older man she s been staying with dismisses her with a ride to the train station and a ticket back to the city.With few resources and a waterlogged phone, but gifted with an ability to navigate the desires of others, Alex stays on Long Island and drifts like a ghost through the hedged lanes, gated driveways, and sun-blasted dunes of a rarefied world that is, at first, closed to her. Propelled by desperation and a mutable sense of morality, she spends the week leading up to Labor Day moving from one place to the next, a cipher leaving destruction in her wake.Taut, propulsive, and impossible to look away from, Emma Cline s The Guest is a spellbinding literary achievement. 291 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Genuinely thought-provoking' THE TIMES'Extraordinary' WILLIAM BOYD'Faulks is an enviably graceful and economical writer' GUARDIAN 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Genuinely thought-provoking' THE TIMES'Extraordinary' WILLIAM BOYD'Faulks is an enviably graceful and economical writer' GUARDIAN 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A colourful universe of aristocratic buffoonery and public school nonsense' Greg James, host of BBC Radio 1 BreakfastPoor Pongo Twistleton only has to endure his energetic seventy-year-old Uncle Fred for lunch, once a year, but when he descends from Ickenham (he's the fifth Earl, don't you know) he has a plan that will make Pongo's hair stand on end and re-introduce him to his long-lost fiancée Sally Painter.But Pongo is busy impressing his future father-in-law Sir Aylmer Bostock (Pongo's engaged to Hermione Bostock, don't you know) when Uncle Fred asks him to smash a priceless bust and replace it with one of Sally's in a scheme he is doomed to fail at. Enter Major Brabazon-Plan, an incognito Uncle Fred and enter Pongo's worst nightmare. Will Uncle Fred have his way Will Pongo end up with the right wife and is a pot of raspberry jam ever truly safe from pink-suited invaders Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A colourful universe of aristocratic buffoonery and public school nonsense' Greg James, host of BBC Radio 1 BreakfastPoor Pongo Twistleton only has to endure his energetic seventy-year-old Uncle Fred for lunch, once a year, but when he descends from Ickenham (he's the fifth Earl, don't you know) he has a plan that will make Pongo's hair stand on end and re-introduce him to his long-lost fiancée Sally Painter.But Pongo is busy impressing his future father-in-law Sir Aylmer Bostock (Pongo's engaged to Hermione Bostock, don't you know) when Uncle Fred asks him to smash a priceless bust and replace it with one of Sally's in a scheme he is doomed to fail at. Enter Major Brabazon-Plan, an incognito Uncle Fred and enter Pongo's worst nightmare. Will Uncle Fred have his way Will Pongo end up with the right wife and is a pot of raspberry jam ever truly safe from pink-suited invaders Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Magic, romance, and slumbering gods clash in this riveting fantasy duology that spans gangsters' dens, forgotten temples, and the high seas from the New York Times bestselling author of the Aurora Cycle and the Illuminae Files.Selly has salt water in her veins. So when her father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter at home while he sails off to adventure. But any plans to follow him are dashed when a handsome stranger with tell-tale magician's marks on his arm commandeers her ship. He is Prince Leander of Alinor and he needs to cross the Crescent Sea without detection so he can complete a ritual on the sacred Isles of the Gods. Selly has no desire to escort a spoiled prince anywhere, and no time for his entitled demands or his good looks. But what starts as a leisure cruise will lead to acts of treason and sheer terror on the high seas, bringing two countries to the brink of war, two strangers closer than they ever thought possible and stirring two dangerous gods from centuries of slumber. 480 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Magic, romance, and slumbering gods clash in this riveting fantasy duology that spans gangsters' dens, forgotten temples, and the high seas from the New York Times bestselling author of the Aurora Cycle and the Illuminae Files.Selly has salt water in her veins. So when her father leaves her high and dry in the port of Kirkpool, she has no intention of riding out the winter at home while he sails off to adventure. But any plans to follow him are dashed when a handsome stranger with tell-tale magician's marks on his arm commandeers her ship. He is Prince Leander of Alinor and he needs to cross the Crescent Sea without detection so he can complete a ritual on the sacred Isles of the Gods. Selly has no desire to escort a spoiled prince anywhere, and no time for his entitled demands or his good looks. But what starts as a leisure cruise will lead to acts of treason and sheer terror on the high seas, bringing two countries to the brink of war, two strangers closer than they ever thought possible and stirring two dangerous gods from centuries of slumber. 480 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*\*\*\* PRE-ORDER KC'S NEXT BOOK: WHO DESERVES YOUR LOVE \*\*\*\*Simple tools to make home care easy when life is hard. When you are neurodivergent, have undiagnosed ADHD or are struggling with your mental or physical health, keeping on top of the laundry pile and tackling dishes in the sink can feel like climbing a mountain. But it doesn't have to be that way.Licensed therapist KC Davis has been there. Having relearnt the basics of self-care after an adult diagnosis of ADHD, she is here to revolutionise the way you look after your home and your mind. This gentle guide to staying afloat when life is tough shares practical strategies to create a functional home, make your space work for you rather than against you, and treat yourself with more compassion and kindness.KC's philosophy: good enough is perfect. With her help, your home will feel like a sanctuary again.'A kind and understanding book to help us all feel a little better about ourselves and how we live' Helen Russell, bestselling author of The Year of Living Danishly 151 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NOW THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ORIGINAL SERIES 'CROSS' ON PRIME VIDEOTWO KILLERS. TWO MOTIVES. A DEADLY RACE AGAINST TIME.When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don't hear the gunfire. At first.It soon becomes clear that the plane was taken down by a rare, stolen machine gun. The list of people who could operate the weapon is short. And time runs even shorter.But this isn't the only case the pair must solve. They're also tracking a serial killer who's ambushing young men in what the media are calling the 'Dead Hours' murders.With two killers and two different motives, Cross and Sampson are in a deadly race against time . . .The latest thriller in the globally bestselling series has arrived.________________________________Readers are loving Alex Cross Must Die . . .\*\*\*\*\* 'The brilliant new action-packed thriller'\*\*\*\*\* 'I just cannot get enough of these fast-paced, page-turning crime thrillers'\*\*\*\*\* 'This story is full of surprises'\*\*\*\*\* 'I LOVE Alex Cross, roll on the next book!'\*\*\*\*\* 'The Alex Cross books are amongst the finest detective stories in the world'_______________________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA Today'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' Lee Child'Alex Cross is a legend' Harlan Coben'Alex Cross . only gets better and better' Lisa Scottoline'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' Douglas Preston and Lincoln ChildAlex Cross Must Die was a no.6 Sunday Times bestseller 05/12/2023 388 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NOW THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ORIGINAL SERIES 'CROSS' ON PRIME VIDEOTWO KILLERS. TWO MOTIVES. A DEADLY RACE AGAINST TIME.When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don't hear the gunfire. At first.It soon becomes clear that the plane was taken down by a rare, stolen machine gun. The list of people who could operate the weapon is short. And time runs even shorter.But this isn't the only case the pair must solve. They're also tracking a serial killer who's ambushing young men in what the media are calling the 'Dead Hours' murders.With two killers and two different motives, Cross and Sampson are in a deadly race against time . . .The latest thriller in the globally bestselling series has arrived.________________________________Readers are loving Alex Cross Must Die . . .\*\*\*\*\* 'The brilliant new action-packed thriller'\*\*\*\*\* 'I just cannot get enough of these fast-paced, page-turning crime thrillers'\*\*\*\*\* 'This story is full of surprises'\*\*\*\*\* 'I LOVE Alex Cross, roll on the next book!'\*\*\*\*\* 'The Alex Cross books are amongst the finest detective stories in the world'_______________________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA Today'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' Lee Child'Alex Cross is a legend' Harlan Coben'Alex Cross . only gets better and better' Lisa Scottoline'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' Douglas Preston and Lincoln ChildAlex Cross Must Die was a no.6 Sunday Times bestseller 05/12/2023 388 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*\*\*\* PRE-ORDER KC'S NEXT BOOK: WHO DESERVES YOUR LOVE \*\*\*\*Simple tools to make home care easy when life is hard. When you are neurodivergent, have undiagnosed ADHD or are struggling with your mental or physical health, keeping on top of the laundry pile and tackling dishes in the sink can feel like climbing a mountain. But it doesn't have to be that way.Licensed therapist KC Davis has been there. Having relearnt the basics of self-care after an adult diagnosis of ADHD, she is here to revolutionise the way you look after your home and your mind. This gentle guide to staying afloat when life is tough shares practical strategies to create a functional home, make your space work for you rather than against you, and treat yourself with more compassion and kindness.KC's philosophy: good enough is perfect. With her help, your home will feel like a sanctuary again.'A kind and understanding book to help us all feel a little better about ourselves and how we live' Helen Russell, bestselling author of The Year of Living Danishly 151 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Who is Mister Magic Former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show - and discover the secret of its enigmatic host - in this dark supernatural thriller from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide. Thirty years after a tragic accident shut down production of the classic children's program Mister Magic, the five surviving cast members have done their best to move on. But just as generations of cultishly devoted fans still cling to the lessons they learned from the show, the cast, known as the Circle of Friends, have spent their lives searching for the happiness they felt while they were on it. The friendship. The feeling of belonging. And the protection of Mister Magic.But with no surviving video of the show, no evidence of who directed or produced it, and no records of who - or what - the beloved host actually was, memories are all the former circle of friends have.Then a twist of fate brings the castmates back together at the remote desert filming compound that feels like it's been waiting for them all this time. Even though they haven't seen each other for years, they somehow understand one another better than anyone has since.After all, they're the only ones who hold the secret of that circle, the mystery of the magic man in his infinitely black cape, and, maybe, the answers to what really happened on that deadly last day. But as the Circle of Friends reclaim parts of their past, they begin to wonder: Are they here by choice, or have they been lured into a trap Because magic never forgets the taste of your friendship. . . . 293 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Who is Mister Magic Former child stars reunite to uncover the tragedy that ended their show - and discover the secret of its enigmatic host - in this dark supernatural thriller from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide. Thirty years after a tragic accident shut down production of the classic children's program Mister Magic, the five surviving cast members have done their best to move on. But just as generations of cultishly devoted fans still cling to the lessons they learned from the show, the cast, known as the Circle of Friends, have spent their lives searching for the happiness they felt while they were on it. The friendship. The feeling of belonging. And the protection of Mister Magic.But with no surviving video of the show, no evidence of who directed or produced it, and no records of who - or what - the beloved host actually was, memories are all the former circle of friends have.Then a twist of fate brings the castmates back together at the remote desert filming compound that feels like it's been waiting for them all this time. Even though they haven't seen each other for years, they somehow understand one another better than anyone has since.After all, they're the only ones who hold the secret of that circle, the mystery of the magic man in his infinitely black cape, and, maybe, the answers to what really happened on that deadly last day. But as the Circle of Friends reclaim parts of their past, they begin to wonder: Are they here by choice, or have they been lured into a trap Because magic never forgets the taste of your friendship. . . . 293 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Cat in the Hat imagines driving an ice cream truck with Thing One and Thing Two as his helpers in this hilarious new Beginner Book, the follow-up to If I Were Saint Nick by the Cat in the Hat!COMING IN 2026A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BILL HADER AS THE CAT IN THE HATNo one's immune to the jingle of an ice cream truckeven the Cat in the Hat! And in this funny easy-reader, the Cat imagines driving his own. Hop on for a wild ride as he whips up magical Glow Cones that light up, wobbly Shake-a-Lot Shakes with tiny legs, super-cold Slushies that could freeze a swimming pool, and loads more yummy, zany treats!'A perfect, cheerful choice for summer reading and gift giving, this rhymed beginning reader will delight Dr. Seuss fans, Cat in the Hat-fanciers, and ice cream-lovers young and old!Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'The tension never wavers' Guardian'Sultry and engrossing' ObserverSummer's almost over and Alex is no longer welcome.Alex is a young woman teetering on the edge. Behind on her rent and with nothing to keep her in New York she agrees to spend August by the beach, in the lavish house of the older man she's been seeing.After one misstep at a dinner party she's dismissed with a ride to the station and a ticket back to the city. But Alex decides to stay on the island, charming her way into the lives of the dazzlingly wealthy set who live there and leaving a trail of destruction behind her. Just how long can she keep going before she's found out 'A delicious, dark-sided novel' Guardian'Eerily captivating' Elle 'Compulsively readable' Independent 291 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'The tension never wavers' Guardian'Sultry and engrossing' ObserverSummer's almost over and Alex is no longer welcome.Alex is a young woman teetering on the edge. Behind on her rent and with nothing to keep her in New York she agrees to spend August by the beach, in the lavish house of the older man she's been seeing.After one misstep at a dinner party she's dismissed with a ride to the station and a ticket back to the city. But Alex decides to stay on the island, charming her way into the lives of the dazzlingly wealthy set who live there and leaving a trail of destruction behind her. Just how long can she keep going before she's found out 'A delicious, dark-sided novel' Guardian'Eerily captivating' Elle 'Compulsively readable' Independent 291 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA SARAH JESSICA PARKER BOOK OF THE YEARFour generations. Three sisters. One impossible choice.Tricked aboard a boat to East Africa, Pirbhai is only thirteen when he is forced by the British into labouring on the railway. Under sweltering heat, hungry and frightened, he commits a terrible act just to survive.He will never tell a soul, even when he meets Sonal, a fierce, loving woman with whom he starts a family in Uganda, in hope of a better life. But their granddaughters come of age in a divided nation.Finally forced to flee, the family scatters across the world. They take with them a steel pot, a handful of photos, and a secret - that one day, will help them find each other again.A History of Burning is a gorgeous family portrait of love, survival, inheritance - and the eternal search for home.One family's search for a better life, for fans of Half of a Yellow Sun, Homegoing and Pachinko'A remarkable debut . . . haunting, symphonic' New York Times'Vast and intricate, alight with love and contained fury . . . A book I want to press into readers' hands and discuss for hours' Megha Majumdar, author of A BURNINGShortlisted for the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction and the Amazon Canada First Novel Award 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA SARAH JESSICA PARKER BOOK OF THE YEARFour generations. Three sisters. One impossible choice.Tricked aboard a boat to East Africa, Pirbhai is only thirteen when he is forced by the British into labouring on the railway. Under sweltering heat, hungry and frightened, he commits a terrible act just to survive.He will never tell a soul, even when he meets Sonal, a fierce, loving woman with whom he starts a family in Uganda, in hope of a better life. But their granddaughters come of age in a divided nation.Finally forced to flee, the family scatters across the world. They take with them a steel pot, a handful of photos, and a secret - that one day, will help them find each other again.A History of Burning is a gorgeous family portrait of love, survival, inheritance - and the eternal search for home.One family's search for a better life, for fans of Half of a Yellow Sun, Homegoing and Pachinko'A remarkable debut . . . haunting, symphonic' New York Times'Vast and intricate, alight with love and contained fury . . . A book I want to press into readers' hands and discuss for hours' Megha Majumdar, author of A BURNINGShortlisted for the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction and the Amazon Canada First Novel Award 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Funny, merciless, brilliant . . . I loved it' CURTIS SITTENFELDSeamus, Fyodor, Ivan, Noah and Fatima are running out of time to decide on their futures, in the new novel from the Booker-shortlisted author of Real Life.In a university town, a circle of lovers and friends navigate tangled webs of connection while they try to work out what they want, and who they are.As they test their own desires in a series of relationships, these young men and women ask themselves and each other: what is the right thing to stake a life on Work, love, money, dance, poetry And what does true connection look like, in an age of precarity 'A constellation of characters shines in [this] campus-set tale of aspiring artists' Financial Times'Intimate, hilarious, poignant . . . A gorgeously written novel of youth's promise' Oprah Daily'Elegant and razor-sharp' EMMA CLINE\* A Daily Telegraph and FT Book of the Year \* 303 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Funny, merciless, brilliant . . . I loved it' CURTIS SITTENFELDSeamus, Fyodor, Ivan, Noah and Fatima are running out of time to decide on their futures, in the new novel from the Booker-shortlisted author of Real Life.In a university town, a circle of lovers and friends navigate tangled webs of connection while they try to work out what they want, and who they are.As they test their own desires in a series of relationships, these young men and women ask themselves and each other: what is the right thing to stake a life on Work, love, money, dance, poetry And what does true connection look like, in an age of precarity 'A constellation of characters shines in [this] campus-set tale of aspiring artists' Financial Times'Intimate, hilarious, poignant . . . A gorgeously written novel of youth's promise' Oprah Daily'Elegant and razor-sharp' EMMA CLINE\* A Daily Telegraph and FT Book of the Year \* 303 pp. Englisch.…