Willow Stokes, the teenage owner of a magical curiosity shop selling mostly fakes, meets Brianna Hargrave, whos cursed to turn everything she touches into magic, and together they uncover a plot and risk almost-certain death. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Seventeen-year-old Willow Stokes gets by selling fraudulent charms and magical items at her father's shoppe, but when outlander Brianna unintentionally turns her fake wares real, the girls' paths intertwine as they search for a missing grimoire and try to break Brianna's curse. Willow Stokes, the teenage owner of a magical curiosity shop selling mostly fakes, meets Brianna Hargrave, who's cursed to turn everything she touches into magic, and together they uncover a plot and risk almost-certain death. 75,000 first printing. "If anyone's looking for me, I live in this book now." - Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and Daughter of Smoke & BoneHowl's Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly fake) magical curiosity shop and a girl cursed to turn everything she touches into magic.Everyone in Ardmuir knows that Willow Stokes is a charlatan, including Willow herself. Her fathers shoppe hasnt sold anything magical in decades, and its only hanging on by the skin of the fake dragons teeth Willow sells as charms, along with enchanted ostrich eggs, taxidermied chimeras, and talismans made of fools gold.Until outlander Brianna Hargrave appears and turns Willows fakes into exactly what theyre purported to be. But try as Willow might to enlist Bris help, she wants nothing to do with Willow and her curiosities.Because Brianna is harboring a secret of her own: everything she touches turns to magic, and the consequences have chased her all the way to Ardmuir. All she wants to do is find a particular missing grimoire, which contains a spell that can finally put an end to her curse. Desperate to keep her father's shoppe, Willow proposes a bargain that could save them both. Together with the frustratingly handsome printer's assistant, the girls will uncover a plot that goes far deeper than either could have imagined. But when Willow is forced to participate in an ambitious collector's quest for the rarest magical object in the worlda quest that risks almost-certain deathshe learns that not all treasure is for sale, and that true magic is closer than she ever could have imagined. Autorid: Mara Rutherford
Forwards Always is a collection of poems to be read aloud with friends and loved ones.You may need to practice certain poems more than once before you get the hang of them, as you would dancing the rumba or making pancakes. Play with the book, it is a toy. Rotate it, squeeze it and wave it about. Hold it with someone else, wear it as a hat or try reading it upside down. Some poems may be improved by two readers taking turns or even reading aloud at the same time. You will figure it out. Please be aware that the book is neither waterproof or fire resistant. Dogs and goats will eat it, if given the opportunity. It tastes of paper. Autorid: Matthew Hodson
Nine years into Pope Francis' reign on the throne of St. Peter, one of his closest collaborators anonymously circulated a memorandum among fellow cardinals that delivered a stark verdict: "Commentators of every school...agree that this pontificate is a disaster in many or most respects; a catastrophe." The critique focused on the pontiff's undermining of the Church's bedrock of magisterial clarity and consistency, supplanting the time-honored maxim Roma locuta, causa finita est-"Rome has spoken; the case is closed"-with a prevailing ethos of erroneous teaching and ambiguity: Roma loquitur, confusio augetur-"Rome speaks; confusion grows." In a time when the Deposit of Faith demands unwavering guardianship, this book stands as a solemn act of fidelity to the apostolic charge on all the faithful: to preserve the integrity of faith and morals for the sake of the salvation of souls. Spanning the breadth of sacred doctrine, it rigorously juxtaposes the teachings of Pope Francis with Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the perennial Magisterium."The catastrophic turmoil the Catholic Church experienced from 2013 to 2025 is directly attributable to things Pope Francis said and did. This important book sets forth in careful detail Pope Francis' specific statements and decisions that contradict Catholic doctrine and conflict with the perennial practice of the Church." -The Rev. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D., Pastor, St. Joseph Church, New York, NY
This first book in a two-volume library of ideas weaves together diverse topics and explores the science of consciousness and the opposing views of objective and subjective reality to reveal not only where they intersect, but how we can navigate through their apparent divergent truths to discover where those truths lie-that eternal place where time dissolves and all possibilities exist.The author doesn't provide dry, factual accounts or tell you what you should or should not do in order to be happy. Rather, her insights and mastery with words create pathways in the reader's consciousness that challenge habitual assumptions of reality, time, and possibilities, triggering a remembrance of what it means to be delighted with life and the myriad of opportunities it provides. If we want to enter into a new futuristic reality, we must observe and question the patterns of our past and be adventurous enough to reweave, rewrite, and thus rewire ourselves for a better future. Habits are learned behaviors. The good news is that something learned can be unlearned. We can start now and create a new type of tapestry using colorful threads derived from organic local sources of joy, compassion, and love. And in time may our future selves be delighted.
Drawing from a trove of contemporary documents and fascinating firsthand accounts, Bradford brings to life the art, the pageantry, and the dangerous politics of the Renaissance world Lucrezia Borgia helped to create.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 400, Publishers: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), Author: Douglas Preston,Lincoln Child, ISBN-13: 9781035915668, Date of issue: 2026
The first literary science fiction novel from Neil Jordan, visionary director of The Company of Wolves and Interview with the Vampire In a windswept corner of a forgotten peninsula, love and loss echo through the halls of a mansion built on secrets. Here memory is currency of the future, and the past refuses to stay buried. In the year 2084, Christian Cartwright, a quiet librarian at the enigmatic Huxley Institute, spends his days archiving the worlds most painful memories in the Library of Traumatic Memory. But when his lover Isolde dies in a mysterious car crash, Christian secretly resurrects her as a digital consciousness an act of grief, obsession, and defiance. As Christian navigates a world where memories can be edited, dreams harvested, and the dead made to speak, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy buried in the Institutes foundations one that stretches back centuries to his 18th-century ancestor Montagu Cartwright, the architect of the Huxley Mansion. Montagus obsidian mirror and copper model may hold the key to a reality where architecture shapes fate and time loops back on itself. Blending gothic mystery, speculative science, and philosophical depth, The Library of Traumatic Memory is a haunting meditation on love, loss, and the ethics of memory. As the past and future collide, Christian must decide what it means to remember and what it costs to forget. Autorid: Neil Jordan
Spending long hours in her claustraphobic office cubicle, a customer service assistant is struggling. Isolated, frustrated and lonely, she finds comfort in only one thing: the office printer. As she confides in the printer about her hopes and dreams, her fears and her past, it becomes clear to her that he is listening. But to her employees, the blossoming relationship is a worrying cry for help.Diagnosed with burnout and placed on leave, she faces severance and - worse - separation from her beloved printer. But she's not about to give up on her only friend without a fight. And, it turns out, neither is he.'A talented new voice worth paying attention to.' Irish Times'Equal parts searing intelligence and madcap sweetness. Simply brilliant.' Jenny Mustard'Very funny on the tedium of office life.' Irish Independent'Intimate and surprising at every turn... A truly one-of-a-kind novel: I loved it.' Sarah Maria GriffinThis novel has it all. It's smart, captivating, poignant, absurd, moving, and terribly funny.' Jente Posthuma
Informationen zur Titelgruppe: The Giant of Africa - mit diesem Attribut wird Nigeria nicht selten versehen. Als bevölkerungsreichstes Land mit der stärksten Wirtschaft Afrikas, mit der am schnellsten wachsenden Wirtschaft der Welt, dem größten Anteil akademisch gebildeter Menschen und der größten Mittelschicht Afrikas nahm es lange Zeit eine herausragende Stellung innerhalb des Kontinents ein. Nigeria ist zudem Heimat herausragender Autorinnen und Autoren und einer erfolgreichen Filmindustrie. Doch der Riese steht nicht auf ganz sicheren Füßen: Oft wird die abnehmende Qualität seines Bildungswesens beklagt; auch Armut und Ungleichheit, Kriminalität und Korruption werden als ungelöste Probleme genannt. Passend zur Fokussierung in Nordrhein-Westfalen. Informationen zur Reihe: Die Materialien von Schwerpunktthema Abitur Englisch behandeln gezielt die Themen, die für die zentrale Abiturprüfung in einigen Bundesländern, z. B. Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen oder Baden-Württemberg, vorgeschrieben sind. Die kompakten Hefte ermöglichen somit eine effiziente und gezielte Vorbereitung auf spezifische Schwerpunkte der Abiturprüfungen. Hefte zu literarischen oder landeskundlichen Themen enthalten fiktionale und nicht-fiktionale Texte, Annotationen, Aufgaben, Info-Boxes und Illustrationen. Themenhefte zur Filmanalyse bieten Aufgaben, weiterführende Materialien und Illustrationen. Die Hefte sind gleichermaßen für Grund- und Leistungskurse geeignet. Online finden Lehrer/-innen weitere Materialien wie Lösungshinweise.
Informationen zum Titel: Von Geburt an galt Trevor Noah in Südafrika zur Zeit der Apartheid als Außenseiter: Als Sohn einer Schwarzen Mutter und eines Weißen Vaters erlebte er staatliche Diskriminierung und alltäglichen Rassismus. Zugleich stand er vor der Herausforderung, im Spannungsfeld der unterschiedlichen Ethnien, Sprachen und Kulturen seine eigene Identität zu finden. Ebenso humorvoll wie authentisch berichtet Trevor Noah vom Alltag in den Townships, dem Aufwachsen in einem Land im Umbruch und der Lehre, die ihm seine Mutter mitgab - dass jeder das Recht und die Pflicht hat, sein Leben selbst in die Hand zu nehmen. Trevor Noah, heute Moderator der Daily Show , erzählt eine Geschichte der Hoffnung - seine eigene. Themen: Africa; South Africa; Racism; Other English-speaking Countries; English-speaking World; Coming of Age; Discrimination; Family; Freedom; Individual and Society; Multicultural Society; Society Nutzen Sie für diese Lektüre unsere passende Handreichung für den Unterricht. Filtern Sie dazu nach der Produktart "Handreichung". Informationen zur Reihenausgabe: Lesen macht Spaß - umso mehr mit Lektüren, die Ihre Schüler/-innen auch allein zu Hause bewältigen können. Mit diesem Literaturangebot ist das problemlos möglich. Die ungekürzten Originaltexte eignen sich für die Jahrgangsstufen 10 bis 13 und enthalten Annotationen zu schwierigen Wörtern. Zu jedem Band gibt es eine Handreichung bzw. ein englischsprachiges Teacher's Manual mit Kopiervorlagen, Klausurvorschlägen und zum Teil Audio-CDs. Interpretationshilfen als Zusatzangebot für Schüler/-innen Zu einigen Lektüren der Cornelsen Senior English Library gibt es ergänzende Interpretationshilfen mit wichtigen Informationen zum Werk, Kurzbiographien der Autorinnen und Autoren, Wortschatzhilfen und Auflistungen zentraler Zitate sowie einer Musterklausur.
Informationen zum Titel: Zwei Jahre an der Mauer: Kavanagh beginnt seinen Wehrdienst an dem fünf Meter hohen Bollwerk aus Beton, das die Flüchtlingsboote aus dem Süden von Großbritanniens Küsten fernhalten soll. Die Aufgabe der "Verteidiger": jedes Eindringen der "Anderen", deren Heimat durch den Anstieg der Meeresspiegel unbewohnbar geworden ist, mit allen Mitteln zu verhindern. Dabei kämpfen beide Seiten ums Überleben, denn für jeden Flüchtling, der es über die Mauer schafft, wird ein "Verteidiger" auf dem offenen Meer ausgesetzt. Und so könnte sich jeder von ihnen schon bald selbst in der Lage der "Anderen" wiederfinden ... John Lanchasters dystopische Zukunftsvision beschreibt eine Gesellschaft, die auf die Herausforderungen von Klimawandel und Migration mit unerbittlicher Abschottung reagiert. Klingt bekannt? Sein Roman ist eine Parabel auf die Verschiebungen im politischen Koordinatensystem, die Großbritannien und andere westliche Gesellschaften in den letzten Jahren erlebt haben. Abiturthemen: Visions of the Future; Great Britain; Immigration; Identity; Environment; Politics; The Individual in Society; Dystopia Passend zu den Lehrplanthemen: Science and Technology - Visions of the Future (Berlin/Brandenburg 2020/2021); Saving the Planet (Berlin/Brandenburg 2022); Tradition and Change in Politics (Great Britian) und Visions of the Future (Nordrhein-Westfalen 2020-2022); Science (Fiction) and Technology: Blessing or Curse? (Schleswig-Holstein 2021/2022) Nutzen Sie für diese Lektüre unsere passende Handreichung für den Unterricht. Filtern Sie dazu nach der Produktart "Handreichung". Informationen zur Reihenausgabe: Lesen macht Spaß - umso mehr mit Lektüren, die Ihre Schüler/-innen auch allein zu Hause bewältigen können. Mit diesem Literaturangebot ist das problemlos möglich. Die ungekürzten Originaltexte eignen sich für die Jahrgangsstufen 10 bis 13 und enthalten Annotationen zu schwierigen Wörtern. Zu jedem Band gibt es eine Handreichung bzw. ein englischsprachiges Teacher's Manual mit Kopiervorlagen, Klausurvorschlägen und zum Teil Audio-CDs. Interpretationshilfen als Zusatzangebot für Schüler/-innen Zu einigen Lektüren der Cornelsen Senior English Library gibt es ergänzende Interpretationshilfen mit wichtigen Informationen zum Werk, Kurzbiographien der Autorinnen und Autoren, Wortschatzhilfen und Auflistungen zentraler Zitate sowie einer Musterklausur.
THIS LOVE STORY IS HOTTER THAN FICTIONWhen Emmy Miura falls asleep reading a newly purchased romance novel (after her visit to a sex psychic her sister swears by), the last thing she expects is to wake up in the protagonist's bed the next morning. Emmy doesn't want to disrupt Will Barrett's world-even if he is fictional. He is clearly content with his life in idyllic and not-actually-real Cobalt, Massachusetts. He has good friends, steady work as a nurse in the paediatric wing of the local hospital, and an adorable house he inherited from his grandfather. Understandably, he doesn't take it well when she manages to convince him none of the things he knows and loves are real. While Will is reeling at the implications of Emmy's revelation, Emmy is frantic to get back to the real world. The problem is that she is, against all her best efforts, falling head over heels in love with Will. Will has feelings for her, too-much to the chagrin of the woman who was supposed to be his love interest-and he is determined to go with Emmy when she finds a way out of the book. Neither Emmy nor Will know if they can make a real life together that's based on fiction, but together they are willing to try.Perfect for fans of:Forced proximityFake dating Book-within-a-bookMagical realism Spice (three peppers)
The first edition of the Ball-Python-Atlas was already celebrated by fans of this giant snake as the ultimate. Since then, there has been a lot of development in breeding, which is why expert Stefan Broghammer presents an updated and vastly expanded reprint. In this new edition he explains in a readily understandable and practical way, all prerequisites that must be taken into account for the successful husbandry and offspring of the Python regius. Additionally, Broghammer describes and shows with fantastic photos the incredible abundance of colour and drawing forms, including, of course, many spectacular morphs, which have been newly bred since the first edition was published. No other species of giant snake is bred in a comparable variety of colours and colour patterns as the ball python. Its robust constitution and easily fulfilled demands on husbandry conditions make it perfectly suited for breeding projects of this kind, almost as well as an "normal" pet. With this comprehensive atlas, Stefan Broghammer not only discusses in detail the preconditions required to successfully keep and propagate ball pythons, but also provides an all-inclusive in-depth portrayal of all morphs available at present. The wealth of unique photographs alone makes his treatise a feast for the eyes!
Get ready for a pulse-pounding, laugh-out-loud ride through 1960s London as Maggie Flynn, unexpected MI5 operative and single mum, unravels the intelligence agency's most treacherous secrets.***Maggie Flynn isn't your typical 1960s mum.She's a spy, an unsuspecting operative for MI5, stalking London's streets in myriad disguises. Widowed and balancing her clandestine career with raising a Beatles-mad teenage daughter, Maggie finds comfort and purpose in her profession - providing a connection to her late husband, whose own covert past only surfaced after his death.But Maggie's world spins out of control when a chance encounter with a mysterious Russian agent triggers a chilling revelation: he knew her husband. And what's worse, the agent suspects someone on home soil betrayed him. As Maggie searches for answers, she'll question everyone - and everything - she thought she could trust. In the murky and perilous world of espionage, can she outsmart those determined to keep her silenced?
She ran from the spotlight . . . straight into his stable.As the assistant to one of fashion's most powerful designers, Ashley has always stayed out of frame ? until her secret romance with the face of his latest menswear line, tennis star Chris Courtney, is exposed in a single, perfectly-timed paparazzi shot. In the space of a day, Ashley's career, reputation, and privacy are torn apart by the press.With nowhere to turn, she escapes to the countryside to stay with family, hoping to disappear. But solace comes in an unexpected form: a quiet stable and a beautiful horse. That is, until she's caught trespassing by none other than international polo icon, tabloid regular, and infuriatingly charming Mateo. Horses? Zero experience. Polo players? Definitely off-limits. As Ashley's thrust into a world of high-stakes games and elite scandal, she finds herself at the centre of a yet another storm, one where passion and power collide, and her heart might just be the biggest risk of all.
A sweltering, claustrophobic Australian thriller where a former band reunite for a one-night-only show on a private island... but not everyone is there to enjoy the music.Don't miss the latest gripping thriller from INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Rebecca Heath!A REMOTE ISLANDIt's been eighteen years since the accidental explosion that killed The Cedrics Band lead singer Jonny Rake, and a special documentary is bringing the rest of the band back to play together for the first time. With Jonny's daughter, Monet, stepping into her father's role, and a private island secured as the perfect reunion backdrop, it's set to be a special occasion.A REUNION CONCERTBut everyone remembers what happened on that fatal night differently, and as questions are asked about the band's rise and sudden tragic fall, not everyone likes the answers. Old wounds reopen and tempers flare... Then a body is found.A KILLER ON STAGEThey're trapped on the island together until help arrives, but that might be too late. Because Jonny's death wasn't an accident, and someone wants revenge.Praise for Rebecca Heath'Unputdownable from start to finish' THE AUSTRALIAN'The perfect beach read' THE HERALD SUN'Escapism at its best' WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN'Tense, compelling... a gripping mystery' BETTER READING
'Beautiful, sexy, and escapist, DOLLY ALL THE TIME is my new favourite Annabel Monaghan book. I adored it!' - Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The FlatshareIf they begin by pretending, can they end with something real?Dolly Brick is a woman you can rely on. She's never met a problem she couldn't solve. Not when her mom left when she was ten and her busy dad and perplexed siblings needed taking care of, and not at thirty-nine when she moves home with her son to Wickford, Rhode Island for the summer to keep her dad and brother from losing the house.So when she comes across Stewart Wickford-annoyingly handsome scion of the Wickford family-with a flat tire and a newspaper headlining how his fiancé dumped him for a NY Yankee, it's in her nature to help. But the arrangement Stewart proposes is more than she bargained for, because for the first time in her life she's forced to make space for something other than taking care of everyone else.As public dinners and high society benefits turn into boat rides and Red Sox games, Dolly starts to feel something more than helpful. But she's never relied on anyone besides herself, can she really start now?'This book is like a spicy margarita or a magic ice cream cone, the way it's sweet and a little salty and tart and hot... I have fallen in love with Dolly. And with love itself!' - Catherine Newman, NYT bestselling author of Sandwich
The book of Islamic Thought in the Quran explains the most basic principles of Islamic thinking through the Quran. This book explain the principles of living well, says the purpose of human beings, and how to achieve this purpose. It is for all people in the world, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, because it is so logical that it could be beneficial to all. This book gives a new life to certain concepts that seemed to be worn out or taken for granted.
Problems of Modern Industry is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
You’re still The Chosen One. If someone needs to face the new evil in the world, you’re it.When Phoebe was sixteen, she died to save the world. Not ideal, but it was the only way to destroy the power-mad wizard who was ripping a hole in the universe. Besides, she came back to life, so it all worked out, right? Twenty years later, Phoebe is queen of the realm and while the kingdom is finally at peace, the routine of life has grown dull – until the divine messenger from her youth reappears with evidence of the dead wizard’s return and demands Phoebe stop him once again.Phoebe has no interest in another harrowing adventure since her personal life fell apart after the last one: her old friends haven’t spoken to her in years, the “love of her life” is long gone, and she hasn't performed real magic in nearly a decade. But she knows if the wizard turns out to be alive it will be her fault for failing. Oh, and he’ll try to tear apart the universe again. Whatever the evil is, Phoebe needs to get strong enough to stop it from destroying everything she loves, because she’s the only one who can.It turns out, once you’re The Chosen One, you’re always The Chosen One – and destiny is forever.
WHEN THE LAND IS IN MORTAL DANGER, THE WAKING WARRIORS WILL RISE.Tanas has risen, seemingly from nowhere, to become the modern dictator of a great western nation. Now he is sweeping across the world, subjugating all in his wake. His armies are powerful and fearful, his crocodile-headed commanders conquering with force and with magic.Tanas's reign seems unstoppable, his dictatorship a foregone conclusion. Until he meets a small band of people. They have no weapons, no money, no power, yet together, they form the beginnings of a resistance. But what will happen when the greatest army in the world meets the smallest?
Designed as the perfect partner to M. Amos Cliffords bestselling book Your Guide to Forest Bathing, this beautiful journal encourages you to deepen your relationship with nature through a gentle, meditative approach, intentional reflection, and sensory awareness of the natural world. Designed as the perfect partner to M. Amos Cliffords bestselling book Your Guide to Forest Bathing, this beautiful journal encourages you to deepen your relationship with nature through a gentle, meditative approach, intentional reflection, and sensory awareness of the natural world. It features fifty-two invitations for practice and introspection, each accompanied by two to three journal prompts. Each page offers space to record your experiences, thoughts, and emotions as you engage in forest bathing, whether in the woods, a public park, or your own backyard. Tune in to your senses and the subtle rhythms of the natural world. Bask in the wonderful sensory symphony of nature. Become adept at discovering what invitations the forest is offering to you. Track the evolution of your practice over time. It is through regular practice that you will realize the full benefit of forest bathing. Whether youre just beginning or already rooted in the practice, this journal supports you in finding presence and healing. It will help you reawaken your senses and deepen your relationship with the more-than-human world. Autorid: M. Amos Clifford
The incredible story of how one of Adolf Hitler's top secret V2 rockets was stolen by the Poles and smuggled to Britain in the most extraordinary operation of the Second World War. 'A fascinating account of one of World War Two's most seminal episodes, beautifully told.' Roger MoorehouseAdolf Hitler's plan to break British morale during the months after the D-Day landings in June 1944 involved the invention and implementation of the world's first rocket delivered warhead the V1, or 'Doodle Bug' as it was christened by Londoners. Thousands were launched from their sites in the Low Countries against the British capital, killing 6,184 people and injuring 17,981.As the launch sites for the V1 were captured by Allied forces advancing through Belgium and into the Netherlands, a new, more terrifying rocket now hit London in mid-September, seemingly out of thin air the V2. A streamlined rocket which stood as tall as a four-storey building, the V2 was highly advanced technology. Powered by a rocket engine burning a mix of alcohol-water and liquid oxygen, it blasted its way to the edge of space, before falling back to Earth at supersonic speed. Unlike the successes allied pilots and anti-aircraft crews had enjoyed shooting down the slower and more cumbersome V1, the V2 struck London almost undetected. It truly was Hitler's terror weapon made devastatingly real, causing over 30,000 casualties and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless, with the randomness of the strikes unnerving the British public even though their destructive capacity was less than the Blitz in 1940-41.But Winston Churchill's intelligence chiefs of SOE had known of the weapon weeks before it first struck the mainland as the Nazi boffins (led by Werner Von Braun who would go onto fame with the US Apollo Missions in the 1960s) tested the V2 in Eastern Europe. Away from prying eyes. Or, so they thought. In Stealing Hitler's Rocket, historian Guy Walters will reveal the true extent to how much we knew of this modern-day weapon and the operation by the Polish resistance to enable Britain and her allies to prepare for the day of reckoning. Autorid: Guy Walters