Harpercollins nov 2021 (193 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Enchanting stories, taking the reader on magical pony adventures. Can they rescue ALL the ponies. The ponies of Pemberley Stables have been bound by magic and each of them are trapped in time. Can two brave girls help get them back Margot the dressage pony keeps getting all of her steps wrong. But can Olivia and Eliza help break the spell that is making her so clumsy and bring her back to the stables 128 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Building on the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the second part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Building on the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the second part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -An Instant New York Times BestsellerThe author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Kind of Woman returns with a collection of feminist erasure poems created from notes she received from followers, supporters and detractors-an artform that reclaims the vitriol from online trolls and inspires readers to transform what is ugly or painful in their own lives into something beautiful. 'I'm sure you could benefit from jumping on a treadmill''Women WANT a male leader . . . It's honest to god the basic human playbook'These are some of the thousands of messages that Kate Baer has received online. Like countless other writers-particularly women-with profiles on the internet, as Kate's online presence grew, so did the darker messages crowding her inbox. These missives from strangers have ranged from 'advice' and opinions to outright harassment. At first, these messages resulted in an immediate delete and block. Until, on a whim, Kate decided to transform the cruelty into art, using it to create fresh and intriguing poems. These pieces, along with ones made from notes of gratitude and love, as well as from the words of public figures, have become some of her most beloved work. I Hope This Finds You Well is drawn from those works: a book of social media poetry birthed in the darkness of the internet that offers light and hope. By cleverly building on the harsh negativity and hate women often receive from online harassment-and combining it with heartwarming messages of support, gratitude, and connection, Kate Baer offers us a lesson in empowerment, showing how we too can turn bitterness into beauty. This collection offers a powerful masterclass in creative resilience:Found Poetry: Discover how Kate Baer transforms cruel online comments, heartfelt fan mail, and even junk mail into stunning and unexpected poems.Reclaiming the Narrative: See firsthand how an artist takes the ugly, harassing words meant to silence women and turns them into a source of light and hope.Modern Poetry: A perfect next read for anyone who loves the empowering and accessible work of poets like Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace.A Lesson in Empowerment: More than just a poetry collection, this book is an inspiring guide to finding beauty in bitterness and strength in the face of negativity. 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -An Instant New York Times BestsellerThe author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Kind of Woman returns with a collection of feminist erasure poems created from notes she received from followers, supporters and detractors-an artform that reclaims the vitriol from online trolls and inspires readers to transform what is ugly or painful in their own lives into something beautiful. 'I'm sure you could benefit from jumping on a treadmill''Women WANT a male leader . . . It's honest to god the basic human playbook'These are some of the thousands of messages that Kate Baer has received online. Like countless other writers-particularly women-with profiles on the internet, as Kate's online presence grew, so did the darker messages crowding her inbox. These missives from strangers have ranged from 'advice' and opinions to outright harassment. At first, these messages resulted in an immediate delete and block. Until, on a whim, Kate decided to transform the cruelty into art, using it to create fresh and intriguing poems. These pieces, along with ones made from notes of gratitude and love, as well as from the words of public figures, have become some of her most beloved work. I Hope This Finds You Well is drawn from those works: a book of social media poetry birthed in the darkness of the internet that offers light and hope. By cleverly building on the harsh negativity and hate women often receive from online harassment-and combining it with heartwarming messages of support, gratitude, and connection, Kate Baer offers us a lesson in empowerment, showing how we too can turn bitterness into beauty. This collection offers a powerful masterclass in creative resilience:Found Poetry: Discover how Kate Baer transforms cruel online comments, heartfelt fan mail, and even junk mail into stunning and unexpected poems.Reclaiming the Narrative: See firsthand how an artist takes the ugly, harassing words meant to silence women and turns them into a source of light and hope.Modern Poetry: A perfect next read for anyone who loves the empowering and accessible work of poets like Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace.A Lesson in Empowerment: More than just a poetry collection, this book is an inspiring guide to finding beauty in bitterness and strength in the face of negativity. 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'A DAZZLING DEBUT' SARAH WINMAN 'FOR FANS OF ELENA FERRANTE.STUNNING' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'VIVID AND AUTHENTIC' WASHINGTON POST 'NAOMI KRUPITSKY'S WORDS SING.I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN' JOANNA GLEN 'GRIPPING.A TENSE, NUANCED DEBUT' PLATINUM 'VIVIDLY-DRAWN.BEAUTIFUL. I LOVED IT!' CHRISTINA SWEENEY-BAIRD \*A TODAY Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick\* \*Book of the Month club\* \*One of Cosmopolitan's Best Historical Fiction of 2021\* \*One of PopSugar's Best New Books of 2021\* ________________________________________________________ A captivating debut novel about the tangled fates of two best friends and daughters of the Italian mafia, and a coming-of-age story of twentieth-century Brooklyn itself. Two daughters. Two families. One inescapable fate. Sofia Colicchio is a free spirit, loud and untamed. Antonia Russo is thoughtful, ever observing the world around her. Best friends since birth, they live in the shadow of their fathers' unspoken community: the Family. Sunday dinners gather them each week to feast, discuss business, and renew the intoxicating bond borne of blood and love. But the disappearance of Antonia's father drives a whisper-thin wedge between the girls as they grow into women, wives, mothers, and leaders. And as they push against the boundaries of society's expectations and fight to preserve their complex but life-sustaining friendship, one fateful night their loyalty to each other and the Family will be tested. Only one of them can pull the trigger before it's too late. For fans of Elena Ferrante and Maggie O'Farrell, The Family introduces a stunning new voice in literary fiction. 'A tense, engrossing novel'Booklist, starred review 'A riveting story powerful in its realism' Diane Chamberlain, author of Big Lies in a Small Town 'A tremendous debut' Fiona Davis, author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue 'Loyalty, love, loss and redemption take this well told tale to a searing conclusion' Adriana Trigiani 'Krupitsky beautifully captures Sofia and Antonia's day-to-day lives under never-ending tension' Publishers Weekly 'Fast-paced and readable' Kirkus Reviews 'A nuanced evocation of lifelong female friendship in all its shifting, messy, gorgeous complexity' Whitney Scharer, author of The Age of Light 'Lyrical, gripping, and richly evocative' Christina Schwarz, author of Drowning Ruth and Bonnie 'Sweeping and consuming' Susie Orman Schnall, author of We Came Here to Shine 'A powerful story of friendship and loyalty.exquisite' Jennifer S. Brown, author of Modern Girls Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -A book about the power of love and resistance from New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed.YESJamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate-as long as he's behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let's face it, speaking at all to almost anyone) Jamie's a choke artist. There's no way he'd ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes.until he meets Maya. NOMaya Rehman's having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is canceled, and now her parents are separating. Why her mother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing-with some awkward dude she hardly knows-is beyond her. MAYBE SOGoing door to door isn't exactly glamorous, but maybe it's not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer-and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural crush of the century is another thing entirely. 464 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -A book about the power of love and resistance from New York Times bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed.YESJamie Goldberg is cool with volunteering for his local state senate candidate-as long as he's behind the scenes. When it comes to speaking to strangers (or, let's face it, speaking at all to almost anyone) Jamie's a choke artist. There's no way he'd ever knock on doors to ask people for their votes.until he meets Maya. NOMaya Rehman's having the worst Ramadan ever. Her best friend is too busy to hang out, her summer trip is canceled, and now her parents are separating. Why her mother thinks the solution to her problems is political canvassing-with some awkward dude she hardly knows-is beyond her. MAYBE SOGoing door to door isn't exactly glamorous, but maybe it's not the worst thing in the world. After all, the polls are getting closer-and so are Maya and Jamie. Mastering local activism is one thing. Navigating the cross-cultural crush of the century is another thing entirely. 464 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Come join the Odd Dog on a festive journey to find the perfect present, and perhaps save Christmas along the way. a brand-new, PAW-some story from Rob Biddulph - the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away! It's Christmas, and this Odd Dog is running out of time to find the perfect present for her pal. But when she meets a new friend who needs helps, she realises that gifts might not be the most important thing about Christmas after all. A gloriously festive illustrated story about the real meaning of Christmas, from the bestselling and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob and author of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning Blown Away! This is the perfect story for children aged 4+, dog-lovers everywhere and anyone who loves Christmas! Share it with your family and friends, and enjoy Rob Biddulph's trademark warm-hearted humour. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Come join the Odd Dog on a festive journey to find the perfect present, and perhaps save Christmas along the way. a brand-new, PAW-some story from Rob Biddulph - the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away! It's Christmas, and this Odd Dog is running out of time to find the perfect present for her pal. But when she meets a new friend who needs helps, she realises that gifts might not be the most important thing about Christmas after all. A gloriously festive illustrated story about the real meaning of Christmas, from the bestselling and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob and author of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning Blown Away! This is the perfect story for children aged 4+, dog-lovers everywhere and anyone who loves Christmas! Share it with your family and friends, and enjoy Rob Biddulph's trademark warm-hearted humour. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -A killer without limitsHe comes into your home at night. He watches you as you sleep. He waits. A city in turmoilHe calls himself 'The Locksmith'. No door can keep him out. No security system can catch him. And now he's about to kill. A race against time to stop himNobody in New York is safe. Now it's up to Lincoln Rhyme to untangle the web of evidence and catch him. But with Lincoln under investigation himself, and tension in the city at boiling point, time is running out. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -A killer without limitsHe comes into your home at night. He watches you as you sleep. He waits. A city in turmoilHe calls himself 'The Locksmith'. No door can keep him out. No security system can catch him. And now he's about to kill. A race against time to stop himNobody in New York is safe. Now it's up to Lincoln Rhyme to untangle the web of evidence and catch him. But with Lincoln under investigation himself, and tension in the city at boiling point, time is running out. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'This book is beautiful . Julia Baird has been to the tough edges and gives us light. She writes like a dream.' MATT HAIG 'Utterly captivating and magical.' JULIA BRADBURY 'Luminous and deeply comforting' KATHERINE MAY Julia Baird's intimate study of phosphorescence is full of wisdom and joy; a roadmap for rediscovering our inner light after the darkest of times. We now know just how much we should treasure the times when we feel happy, content and at peace. When we feel this way we seek out life's experiences with a sense of optimism and hope. But how do we move forward with life now that everything has changed Now that we appreciate just how fragile and fleeting these feelings can be Is it possible to access a light - our own source of phosphorescence - that can sustain us in this brave new world In this wise and inspiring book, bestselling author Julia Baird reflects on her encounters with phosphorescence, a luminescent phenomenon found in the nature, and how she was able to cultivate her own 'inner light' in the face of a life-threatening illness. When we spend time in nature, humble ourselves to the mystery of the world, and recognise the 'soothing power of the ordinary', we are able to discover hidden sources of strength and resilience. It is these experiences that sustain us, help us place one foot in front of the other and cultivate our own essential light which will light our path in good times and bad. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'This book is beautiful . Julia Baird has been to the tough edges and gives us light. She writes like a dream.' MATT HAIG 'Utterly captivating and magical.' JULIA BRADBURY 'Luminous and deeply comforting' KATHERINE MAY Julia Baird's intimate study of phosphorescence is full of wisdom and joy; a roadmap for rediscovering our inner light after the darkest of times. We now know just how much we should treasure the times when we feel happy, content and at peace. When we feel this way we seek out life's experiences with a sense of optimism and hope. But how do we move forward with life now that everything has changed Now that we appreciate just how fragile and fleeting these feelings can be Is it possible to access a light - our own source of phosphorescence - that can sustain us in this brave new world In this wise and inspiring book, bestselling author Julia Baird reflects on her encounters with phosphorescence, a luminescent phenomenon found in the nature, and how she was able to cultivate her own 'inner light' in the face of a life-threatening illness. When we spend time in nature, humble ourselves to the mystery of the world, and recognise the 'soothing power of the ordinary', we are able to discover hidden sources of strength and resilience. It is these experiences that sustain us, help us place one foot in front of the other and cultivate our own essential light which will light our path in good times and bad. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -'Ruiz Zafón's visionary storytelling prowess is a genre unto itself.'-USA TodayReturn to the mythical Barcelona library known as the Cemetery of Forgotten Books in this posthumous collection of stories from the New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow of the Wind and The Labyrinth of the Spirits.Bestselling author Carlos Ruiz Zafón conceived of this collection of stories as an appreciation to the countless readers who joined him on the extraordinary journey that began with The Shadow of the Wind. Comprising eleven stories, most of them never before published in English, The City of Mist offers the reader compelling characters, unique situations, and a gothic atmosphere reminiscent of his beloved Cemetery of Forgotten Books quartet.The stories are mysterious, imbued with a sense of menace, and told with the warmth, wit, and humor of Zafón's inimitable voice. A boy decides to become a writer when he discovers that his creative gifts capture the attentions of an aloof young beauty who has stolen his heart. A labyrinth maker flees Constantinople to a plague-ridden Barcelona, with plans for building a library impervious to the destruction of time. A strange gentleman tempts Cervantes to write a book like no other, each page of which could prolong the life of the woman he loves. And a brilliant Catalan architect named Antoni Gaudí reluctantly agrees to cross the ocean to New York, a voyage that will determine the fate of an unfinished masterpiece.Imaginative and beguiling, these and other stories in The City of Mist summon up the mesmerizing magic of their brilliant creator and invite us to come dream along with him. 176 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out. Perfect for fans of The Okay Witch and the 5 Worlds series. When Dani and Dorian missed the bus to magic school, they never thought they'd wind up declared traitors to their own kind! Now, thanks to a series of mishaps, they are being chased by powerful magic families seeking the prophesied King of Witches and royals searching for missing princes.But they aren't alone. With a local troublemaker, a princess, and a teacher who can see the future on their side, they might just be able to clear their names.but can they heal their torn kingdom Based on the beloved webcomic from WEBTOON, Hooky is in stunning print format for the first time with exclusive new content sure to please fans new and old. 384 pp. Englisch. Tur, Míriam Bonastre (ilustrador).…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out. Perfect for fans of The Okay Witch and the 5 Worlds series. When Dani and Dorian missed the bus to magic school, they never thought they'd wind up declared traitors to their own kind! Now, thanks to a series of mishaps, they are being chased by powerful magic families seeking the prophesied King of Witches and royals searching for missing princes.But they aren't alone. With a local troublemaker, a princess, and a teacher who can see the future on their side, they might just be able to clear their names.but can they heal their torn kingdom Based on the beloved webcomic from WEBTOON, Hooky is in stunning print format for the first time with exclusive new content sure to please fans new and old. 384 pp. Englisch. Tur, Míriam Bonastre (ilustrador).…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -'A fabulous read packed with suspense, unexpected twists, glamour and humor. Prepare to be gripped from the first to the last page!' -Liane Moriarty For readers of Lisa Jewell, Liv Constantine, and Megan Miranda, a lightning-paced psychological thriller that the New York Times Book Review says 'kept me reading, near breathless, until all assumptions were gloriously upended' about two women, a tragedy that connects them as teenagers, and the terrible reckoning that will decide their fates a decade later Jane Ellison is a 'super recognizer' able to identify strangers by the slightest facial details-the curve of a head, the arch of an eyebrow. When she spies human rights activist and heiress Bella Valencia in a crowded Boston airport, Jane's convinced she's found the person responsible for her sister Kit's disappearance and presumed death eleven years earlier. But her attempt to detain the suspect ends with Jane herself fired and humiliated. As Bella prepares to marry Will Pease, scion of the uber-wealthy, influential, and ruthless Pease family, famous for their wholesome wellness and lifestyle brand, on their private Cape Cod island, she grows increasingly anxious that her dire secret will be revealed and used against her by-of all people-the man she loves.She has reason to fear: Jane is ready to risk everything for the chance to publicly expose Bella's crimes at her upcoming celebrity wedding. But the more she digs into what happened that night, the more she questions her own assumptions. Combining magnetic, wise-cracking narration and a skillfully layered plot, Do I Know You is a gripping psychological thriller and tale of redemption that reveals the power of a sister's love. 352 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -'All Her Little Secrets is a brilliantly nuanced but powerhouse exploration of race, the legal system, and the crushing pressure of keeping secrets. Morris brings a vibrant and welcome new voice to the thriller space.' -Karin Slaughter, New York Times and international bestselling author In this fast-paced thriller, Wanda M. Morris crafts a twisty mystery about a black lawyer who gets caught in a dangerous conspiracy after the sudden death of her boss . . . A debut perfect for fans of Attica Locke, Alyssa Cole, Harlan Coben, and Celeste Ng, with shades of How to Get Away with Murder and John Grisham's The Firm.Everyone has something to hide.Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney in midtown Atlanta, great friends, and a 'for fun' relationship with a rich, charming executive, who just happens to be her white boss. But everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice arrives in the executive suite and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head.And then she walks away like nothing has happened. Why Ellice has been keeping a cache of dark secrets, including a small-town past and a kid brother who's spent time on the other side of the law. She can't be thrust into the spotlight-again.But instead of grieving this tragedy, people are gossiping, the police are getting suspicious, and Ellice, the company's lone black attorney, is promoted to replace her boss. While the opportunity is a dream-come-true, Ellice just can't shake the feeling that something is off.When she uncovers shady dealings inside the company, Ellice is trapped in an impossible ethical and moral dilemma. Suddenly, Ellice's past and present lives collide as she launches into a pulse-pounding race to protect the brother she tried to save years ago and stop a conspiracy far more sinister than she could have ever imagined. 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -'All Her Little Secrets is a brilliantly nuanced but powerhouse exploration of race, the legal system, and the crushing pressure of keeping secrets. Morris brings a vibrant and welcome new voice to the thriller space.' -Karin Slaughter, New York Times and international bestselling author In this fast-paced thriller, Wanda M. Morris crafts a twisty mystery about a black lawyer who gets caught in a dangerous conspiracy after the sudden death of her boss . . . A debut perfect for fans of Attica Locke, Alyssa Cole, Harlan Coben, and Celeste Ng, with shades of How to Get Away with Murder and John Grisham's The Firm.Everyone has something to hide.Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney in midtown Atlanta, great friends, and a 'for fun' relationship with a rich, charming executive, who just happens to be her white boss. But everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice arrives in the executive suite and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head.And then she walks away like nothing has happened. Why Ellice has been keeping a cache of dark secrets, including a small-town past and a kid brother who's spent time on the other side of the law. She can't be thrust into the spotlight-again.But instead of grieving this tragedy, people are gossiping, the police are getting suspicious, and Ellice, the company's lone black attorney, is promoted to replace her boss. While the opportunity is a dream-come-true, Ellice just can't shake the feeling that something is off.When she uncovers shady dealings inside the company, Ellice is trapped in an impossible ethical and moral dilemma. Suddenly, Ellice's past and present lives collide as she launches into a pulse-pounding race to protect the brother she tried to save years ago and stop a conspiracy far more sinister than she could have ever imagined. 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLERAn NPR Best Book of the Year'Gorgeous. With her trademark passion, wit, and fierce feminism, Natalie Haynes gives much-needed voice to the silenced women of the Trojan War.'-Madeline Miller, author of CirceShortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, this gorgeous mythological retelling of the Trojan War explores the conflict from the perspectives of the many women involved in its causes and consequences-for fans of Madeline Miller.This is the women's war, just as much as it is the men's. They have waited long enough for their turn . . .This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all . . .In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen.From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women whose lives, loves, and rivalries were forever altered by this long and tragic war. A woman's epic, powerfully imbued with new life, A Thousand Ships puts the women, girls and goddesses at the center of the Western world's great tale ever told. 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLERAn NPR Best Book of the Year'Gorgeous. With her trademark passion, wit, and fierce feminism, Natalie Haynes gives much-needed voice to the silenced women of the Trojan War.'-Madeline Miller, author of CirceShortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, this gorgeous mythological retelling of the Trojan War explores the conflict from the perspectives of the many women involved in its causes and consequences-for fans of Madeline Miller.This is the women's war, just as much as it is the men's. They have waited long enough for their turn . . .This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all . . .In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen.From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women whose lives, loves, and rivalries were forever altered by this long and tragic war. A woman's epic, powerfully imbued with new life, A Thousand Ships puts the women, girls and goddesses at the center of the Western world's great tale ever told. 384 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationLevel & Subject: A Level English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2020Next exams: 2027This edition of Dubliners provides depth and context for A Level students, with the complete novel in an easy to read format, and a detailed introduction and bespoke glossary written by an experienced A Level teacher with academic expertise in the area. Affordable high quality complete text of James Joyce's Dubliners Perfectly pitched introductions provide the depth and demand required by AS and A Level English Explore the contemporary context, James Joyce's writing, the novel's critical reception and subsequent interpretations for a deeper reading of the text Expand your further reading with a list of key articles and critical and theoretical texts Improve your understanding of the novel with unfamiliar concepts and culturally-specific terms defined in the glossary.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Bored roommates use a planchette to contact a legendary ghost that haunts Pune University. Will she answer Is the abandoned Khairatabad Science College in Hyderabad really haunted A gang of students break inside to investigate. Nirav and Pavi love each other . . . most of the time. Will exploring a forbidden place inside IIT Kharagpur bring them closer From strange sightings to urban legends, from haunted buildings to not-so-friendly ghosts, colleges in India have their fair share of spine-tingling tales, be it Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, St. Bede's College in Shimla or Delhi University. Young Blood is a collection of ten tales that reimagine college urban legends and true first-person accounts, that promises to terrify even die-hard fans of horror. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this book!The only official Minecraft English book for children aged 6-7!Children embark on a Minecraft adventure in each English topic, using their skills and knowledge to complete the tasks and earn rewards.This is a write-in English practice workbook which uses the Minecraft game as a mechanism for practising the key English skills covered in Year 2.- Accomplish English activities to help Minecraft characters on their missions- Explore different biomes in each topic- Earn emeralds as you work through the book, and choose how you spend them- Go hardcore with challenging questions.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this book!The only official Minecraft English book for children aged 9-10!Children embark on a Minecraft adventure in each English topic, using their skills and knowledge to complete the tasks and earn rewards.This is a write-in English practice workbook which uses the Minecraft game as a mechanism for practising the key English skills covered in Year 5.- Accomplish English activities to help Minecraft characters on their missions- Explore different biomes in each topic- Earn emeralds as you work through the book, and choose how you spend them- Go hardcore with challenging questions.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this book!The only official Minecraft maths book for children aged 6-7!Children embark on a Minecraft adventure in each maths topic, using their maths skills and knowledge to complete the tasks and earn rewards.This is a write-in maths practice workbook which uses the Minecraft game as a mechanism for practising the key maths skills covered in Year 2.- Accomplish maths activities to help Minecraft characters on their missions- Explore different biomes in each topic- Earn emeralds as you work through the book, and choose how you spend them- Go hardcore with challenging questions.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER\* A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' PICK\* A GMA BUZZ PICK \* AN INDIE NEXT PICK\* AN AMAZON BEST OF THE MONTH PICK, LITERATURE AND FICTION\*A PEOPLE MAGAZINE PICKThe New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train to London revisits the dark early days of the German occupation in France in this haunting novel-a love story and a tale of high-stakes danger and incomparable courage-about a young American heiress who helps artists hunted by the Nazis escape from war-torn Europe.Wealthy, beautiful Naneé was born with a spirit of adventure. For her, learning to fly is freedom. When German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, this woman with an adorable dog and a generous heart joins the resistance. Known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding, Naneé uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety.Photographer Edouard Moss has escaped Germany with his young daughter only to be interned in a French labor camp. His life collides with Nanée's in this sweeping tale of romance and danger set in a world aflame with personal and political passion.Inspired by the real life Chicago heiress Mary Jayne Gold, who worked with American journalist Varian Fry to smuggle artists and intellectuals out of France, The Postmistress of Paris is the haunting story of an indomitable woman whose strength, bravery, and love is a beacon of hope in a time of terror. 416 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this book!The only official Minecraft English book for children aged 10-11!Children embark on a Minecraft adventure in each English topic, using their skills and knowledge to complete the tasks and earn rewards.This is a write-in English practice workbook which uses the Minecraft game as a mechanism for practising the key English skills covered in Year 6.- Accomplish English activities to help Minecraft characters on their missions- Explore different biomes in each topic- Earn emeralds as you work through the book, and choose how you spend them- Go hardcore with challenging questions.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Level: KS2Subject: English Reading ComprehensionSuitable for 2027 SATsTargeted SATs practice for every topic taught at school!When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 6 Reading Comprehension workbook is designed to improve comprehension skills. This book contains relevant, diverse and engaging texts including fiction, non-fiction and poetry and covering a range of styles and eras from well-known classics to modern authors.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions are organised into levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children's understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 6. We've got a Year 6 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008175498) available as well.…