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Brides of the Kindred A race of Genetic Traders from beyond the stars Three very different types of men All looking for one thing...their brides Beast Kindred-Savage in battle these dark, brooding warriors from Rageron bring their passion and intensity to the bedroom. They possess a very special endowment that ensures every sexual experience is a tantric one. Blood Kindred-Cold as ice to their enemies, these tall, blond warriors from Tranq Prime warm up when they find the right woman. But be careful...they bite. Twin Kindred-Muscular and rugged, these warriors from Twin Moons always come in pairs and cannot be separated. They experience physical pain when parted from each other...or the one woman they both choose to love. And then there is the enemy... The Scourge-A genetic trade gone wrong, these menacing outsiders have twisted desires and sexual needs fierce enough to frighten away even the most adventurous. Their need to dominate and possess their women completely has led to a strange prophesy that they must fulfill...or die trying. Four books Claimed Hunted Sought Found

Fall in love with the brand new Christmas romance from bestselling author, Sandy Barker _____ ' I love Sandy Barker's stories . Modern romances with a bit of heat but a lot of love and plenty of hiccups along the way' NetGalley reviewer 'A great romantic escape - 5 stars from me! Julie Houston Another year has passed and it's Christmas again. This year best friends Chloe, Jules and Lucy are all loved up but living worlds apart. Chloe is madly in love with her celebrity beau, Archer, but after a whirlwind year in Hollywood's limelight, she's desperate to get away and spend some quality time together. Jules loves her Melbourne life - and gorgeous winemaker Matt - but a crowded flat share has her longing for a place of her own. Meanwhile, Lucy is stuck in a long distance relationship, jetting back and forth between Colorado and London to see Will. When Archer's plan to whisk Chloe to Paris goes awry, he surprises her by bringing her friends together for a Christmas to remember... The perfect feel-good holiday romance for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jo Thomas and Holly Martin.

Your dream holiday is just a page away... You are invited to a summer of sparkling champagne, warm buttery croissants and a little bit of je ne sais quoi With a broken heart and a broken spirit, Hattie is in need of a summer escape. So when an opportunity comes up to work at a beautiful, stately chateau in the Champagne region of France she books her flights quicker than the pop of a cork. Romance is the last thing Hattie is looking for but then she wasn't expecting gorgeous Luc to stroll into her life. With picnics in the warm French sun and delicious foodie trips to the local market, Hattie starts to wonder if a holiday fling - or maybe even something more - might be just what she needs. Praise for Julie Caplin: 'One unputdownable story' Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde 'An irresistible slice of escapism' Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley 'The descriptions of food and drink made me want to visit France immediately, if not sooner. A wonderful, summery treat for every reader' Sue Moorcroft 'A gorgeous book, in which each little detail and plot point adds sparkle to the story - much like the tantalising fizz in a glass of chilled champagne! ' Erin Green 'The perfect summer escape ' Alex Brown ' A delicious read! I could almost taste the Champagne' Teresa F. Morgan ' Oh la la, joy of a book! A stunning summer escape in the French countryside' Caroline Roberts 'Julie Caplin always sweeps me away to whatever location her stories are set in...a feast for all the senses with a romance that sparkles like the finest champagne!' Sarah Bennett ' Absolutely perfect! Everything you could possibly want from a summer romance' Annabel French 'Made me want to pack my entire life into a suitcase and start all over again in a gorgeous setting, with delicious dining, charismatic characters and fabulous friendships and a swoon-worthy french man to die for' Kim Nash 'With an abundance of chemistry between Hattie and Luc , plus a delicious vineyard setting, The French Chateau Dream is a gloriously satisfying escapist read!' Kate Frost ' A gorgeous slice of escapism to a beautiful chateau. I loved joining Hattie on her summer escape to a dreamy French chateau with an equally dreamy owner. A beautiful setting, wonderful characters, and gorgeous writing' Jessica Redland 'A beautifully romantic read with a fabulous cast of characters, I was totally transported to the delights of a French vineyard in summer alongside Hattie and Luc' Suzanne Snow

Eine gigantische Noten Auswahl mit über 130 populären Solos für Alt-Saxophon. Unter anderem mit:: Another One Bites the Dust Any Dream Will Do Bad Day Beauty and the Beast Breaking Free Clocks Edelweiss God Bless the U.S.A. Heart and Soul I Will Remember You Imagine Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye Satin Doll United We Stand You Raise Me Up. Inhalt: All My Loving All The Small Things Alley Cat America Another One Bites The Dust Any Dream Will Do Bad Day Barely Breathing Be True To Your School (It's A) Beautiful Morning Beauty And The Beast Beyond The Sea Blackbird Blue Suede Shoes Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy The Brady Bunch Breaking Free Butterfly Kisses Cabaret California Dreamin' Candle In The Wind Chim Chim Cher-ee Clocks (They Long To Be) Close To You Colors Of The Wind Come Fly With Me Copacabana (At The Copa) Do-Re-Mi Do Wah Diddy Diddy Don't Be Cruel (To A Heart That's True) Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Don't Speak Drift Away Duke Of Earl Edelweiss Theme From E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial) Every Breath You Take Everything Is Beautiful Fallin' Fields Of Gold Fly Like An Eagle For Once In My Life Forever Young Fun Fun Fun The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) God Bless The U.S.A. Gonna Build A Mountain Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Green Green Grass Of Home Happy Days Have I Told You Lately Heart And Soul Here Without You Hogan's Heroes March I Dreamed A Dream I Heard It Through The Grapevine I Say A Little Prayer I Whistle A Happy Tune I Will Remember You I Write The Songs I'm Popeye The Sailor Man If I Ever Lose My Faith In You Imagine It's My Life It's Still Rock And Roll To Me Jailhouse Rock Joy To The World Jump Jive An' Wail Kansas City Kokomo Let 'Em In Let's Stay Together Like A Rock Livin' La Vida Loca Love And Marriage Love Story Maggie May Making Our Dreams Come True Maybe I'm Amazed Michelle Mickey Mouse March Mission: Impossible Theme Mister Sandman Moon River My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic') My Way Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye On Broadway Peppermint Twist Pocketful Of Miracles Puff The Magic Dragon Put Your Hand In The Hand Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) Rock Around The Clock Rock With You Satin Doll Save The Best For Last Theme From "Schindler's List" She Will Be Loved Sing (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay So Long Farewell Somewhere Out There Spanish Flea Stacy's Mom Sunrise Sunset Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) That's Amore (That's Love) This Land Is Your Land Those Were The Days A Thousand Miles Time After Time Tomorrow Top Of The World Twist And Shout Unchained Melody Under The Boardwalk United We Stand The Way You Move We Are The World We Belong Together What The World Needs Now Is Love With A Little Help From My Friends Wonderful Tonight Wooly Bully Yellow Submarine You Are The Sunshine Of My Life You Raise Me Up You've Got A Friend Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

"A Happy Man" is a very funny and satiric story that tells us that happiness is easy and everything is in our hands. The action happens in the passenger train. One man tries to find his carriage, opening doors and saying "No, wrong again!" every time he misses. But suddenly he hears his name "Ivan Alexyevitch! What brings you here? Is it you?" It was his good mate Pyotr Petrovitch. They start chatting and Pyotr Petrovitch finds out that Ivan Alexyevitch has been married that day and he is coming straight away after the wedding. He describes how happy he is, while his listeners are laughing because Ivan is drunk for a bit and acts really funny. Suddenly he recognizes that he missed not only a carriage, but the train itself! And he moves to Moscow, while his young wife moves to Saint-Petersburg. His happiness disappears and he needs to decide what to do next.

'An intensely intimate novel for our times' - Deborah Frances-White, Author & Host of THE GUILTY FEMINIST 'Warden writes like your best friend speaks' - Rebecca Humphries, author of WHY DID YOU STAY? 'So relatable [on] female desire and pleasure' - Annie Lord 'Frank, heartbreaking, clever and funny ... a tender and soulful debut' - THE OBSERVER 'Centring female desire and sexuality while never being scared of embracing its messiness' - Jessie Thompson, The Independent 'As shockingly funny as it is tender and revealing about love, relationships, sex and womanhood ... a candid, fun and moving read' - Arifa Akbar, The Guardian *** 'I was going to be okay. I was going to be okay. That had to be the case. Even though it felt a very long way away from me in that moment...' Everything used to work perfectly. She had plenty of orgasms and also love - a really big, terrific kind of love. But now, as she moves into her thirties completely committed to Serious Boyfriend Number Three, things aren't functioning the way they used to. Surely there must be some way to get it all going again? Setting off on a desperate quest to fix her bits, there's no limit to what she'll try. But nothing seems to be working. What becomes of happily-ever-after for a woman who can't stand sex with the best guy ever? It might be time for a radically fresh start... I'm F*cking Amazing is a hilariously frank, sharp and relatable tale of love, sex, and self-determination perfect for fans of Bridget Jones, Miranda July, and Dolly Alderton. (Printed in paperback as I'm Actually Amazing)

*previously published as THE LITTLE SHOP OF HAPPY EVER AFTER* Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday Express In the Scottish Highlands, a little bus packed with books brings joy to the road . . . 'A total joy' Sophie Kinsella ' An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle ___________________________________ Nina is a librarian who spends her days happily matchmaking books and people - she always knows what someone should read next. But when her beloved library closes and she's suddenly out of a job, Nina has no idea what to do next. Then an advert catches her eye: she could be the owner of a tiny little bookshop bus, driving around the Scottish highlands. Using up all her courage, and her savings, Nina makes a new start in the beautiful Scottish highlands. But real life is a bit trickier than the stories she loves - especially when she keeps having to be rescued by the grumpy-but-gorgeous farmer next door... Dreams start here . . . ___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic'

Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Or does your colleague's abrasive manner rub you the wrong way? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was 'surrounded by idiots', communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people. Surrounded by Idiots is an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with - in and out of the office - based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way we speak and share information. Erikson will help you understand yourself better, hone communication and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics with your boss and team, and get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication, advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or shut up. Packed with 'aha!' and 'oh no!' moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and communicate with those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you!

*previously published as THE LITTLE SHOP OF HAPPY EVER AFTER* Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday Express In the Scottish Highlands, a little bus packed with books brings joy to the road . . . 'A total joy' Sophie Kinsella ' An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle ___________________________________ Nina is a librarian who spends her days happily matchmaking books and people - she always knows what someone should read next. But when her beloved library closes and she's suddenly out of a job, Nina has no idea what to do next. Then an advert catches her eye: she could be the owner of a tiny little bookshop bus, driving around the Scottish highlands. Using up all her courage, and her savings, Nina makes a new start in the beautiful Scottish highlands. But real life is a bit trickier than the stories she loves - especially when she keeps having to be rescued by the grumpy-but-gorgeous farmer next door... Dreams start here . . . ___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic'

Escape to the sun and head off to Italy, with the wonderfully warm and ever-so-page-turning Leonie Mack! 'Wonderfully romantic - the perfect summer read' Sandy Barker TV journalist Lou feels battered and bruised after her divorce from Phil, the father of her daughter Edie. Her confidence and sense of fun have steadily been drained away, and she isn't sure who she is any more. When the opportunity arises to accompany Edie on a music camp in Italy for a month in the summer, Lou jumps at the chance for new adventures, new horizons and new friends. The hazy warmth of the summer sun, shining brightly over the stunning Lake Garda, slowly brings Lou back to life. Nick Romano, Edie's music teacher, loves being home in Italy, but coaching his students for their concert in Milan, is bringing back difficult memories. His blossoming friendship with Lou is the perfect distraction, although a summer fling would be easier to conduct without the scrutiny of his mother Greta, not to mention the interference of his extended Italian family. As the summer passes, full of sunshine and breath-taking scenery, gelato and delicious feasts, Lou and Nick get ever closer. But as the time for farewell creeps up on them, will they be able to say goodbye and leave their memories behind in the Italian sun, or can a summer romance last a lifetime? Leonie Mack is back with a sizzling, sun-baked love story, perfect for all fans of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Carole Matthews. What readers and authors are saying about Leonie Mack: 'A delicious Italian escape - perfect summer reading' Mandy Baggot 'I love Leonie's books - so romantic!' Sandy Barker 'Leonie has written another gorgeous love letter to Italy. She's fast becoming a favourite of mine with her warm, relatable heroines, beautiful settings and brooding romantic heroes. I cannot wait to return to Venice for Norah's story' Sarah Bennett 'I read a lot of romance books and I have to say this book is one of the best in terms of chemistry. Readers - we're talking red hot!' Reader Review 'A hot and sizzling read!' Reader Review 'An uplifting, intelligent novel with a lot of substance and of course, plenty of romance' Reader Review 'I can't stop thinking about this book!' Reader Review 'Beautifully written, this is a great take on the opposites attract theme' Reader Review 'A delight to read with lots of fun, romance and funny bits along the way' Reader Review

*Not Suitable For Vegetarians* ' Sinister, stylish and utterly addictive' Lucy Rose 'Butter meets Never Let Me Go in this wicked, stylish shocker of a novel' Erin Kelly ________________________________ Ed is in trouble with the yakuza. He's gambled away all his money and his family is at risk. But just as he's about to lose everything, he receives an offer he can't refuse. A reclusive billionaire is looking for a private chef. The only catch: she has some. . . unusual tastes. As he prepares delicious dishes - fresh crab salad with a panko crumb, lamb shank dripping in red wine juice, sweet, fluffy soufflé pancakes - he realizes that each meal is a test, a challenge to satisfy an insatiable appetite. Caught up in a world more sinister than he could ever have imagined, Ed finds himself entangled in another debt. As the stakes grow, he must make a choice. Will he stay hungry? Or will he be greedy? Dinner is served. Eat Up. ________________________________ PRAISE FOR GREEDY . . . 'Greedy is a feast of a novel. It's playfully fiendish and a seductive blood-soaked gourmet thriller you won't be able to put down' Lucy Rose 'Callie Kazumi is one to watch' Alice Slater 'Gripping, wicked and rich in its storytelling' Ivy Ngeow 'As brilliant as it is brutal. That a book this smart, this profound, and this cynical can still be this much fun is a feat' Rachel Harrison 'Savours excess, class and complicity . . . and leaves you squirming' Service95 'This dark and delicious story had me gripped throughout' Chris Bridges 'A terrific writer. . . Just read it.' Chris Carter 'Savour one bite at a time. . .' CrimeTime 'Deliciously dark. This biting thriller about wealth, morality and insatiable appetites will leave you hungry for another Callie Kazumi novel' Asia Mackay 'Decadently dark and unsettling' Heat 'Dark and delectable, I devoured Greedy in three sittings.' BA Paris 'Greedy is a compulsive read that left me famished for more . . .' Tania Tay 'At once amusing and really sinister . . . thoughtful and interesting.' The Critic __________________ READERS LOVE GREEDY . . . 'A culinary masterpiece . I ate this one right up!' 'This is the best book I have read in a long time' 'I absolutely loved this book and devoured it' 'Exciting, thrilling, horrific and kept me completely hooked from start to finish!' 'Bizarre .... But brilliant!' 'A must read for fans of psychological thrillers with teeth' 'Incredibly entertaining'

One of the finest and best-selling horror novels of the 1970s returns at last to chill a new generation of readers In the isolated farming community of Harlowe, New Hampshire, where life has changed little over the past several decades, John Moore and his wife Mim work the land that has been in his family for generations. But from the moment the charismatic Perly Dunsmore arrives in town and starts soliciting donations for his auctions, things begin slowly and insidiously to change in Harlowe. As the auctioneer carries out his terrible, inscrutable plan, the Moores and their neighbors will find themselves gradually but inexorably stripped of their possessions, their freedom, and perhaps even their lives ... A chilling masterpiece of terror whose sense of creeping menace and dread increases page by page, Joan Samson's The Auctioneer (1975) is a rediscovered classic of 20th-century fiction. With echoes of Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and Stephen King's Needful Things, Samson's novel returns to print at last in this long-awaited new edition, which features an introduction by Grady Hendrix (Horrorstör, Paperbacks from Hell) and an afterword by the author's husband. "Buy this book ... there is no way to stop reading it, once you've started!" - Baltimore Sun "A well-made piece of dynamite ... For all their talk, the author seems to be saying, men will permit their souls to be carried away bit by bit and auctioned off to the highest bidder. Samson has written a suspenseful, engrossing novel with the most gripping and violent ending we've encountered for some time."-Newsday "A frightening novel . . . a powerful book from a powerful writer."-The Grand Rapids Press "A novel you may never forget . . . a tight classic."-San Diego Tribune "Brilliant, compelling . . . Add a powerful twist at the end and you have a total novel that takes hold of the reader on Page One and never lets go until the finish. This just could prove to be one of the top thrillers of the year."-Dayton News

**WINNER of Good Housekeeping UK's GH GOOD BOOKS Collection** 'Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.' Independent 'Undoubtedly Hawkins' best novel yet' Observer ***** For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The island's only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the island's past. But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Grace's precious isolation is threatened. How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid? Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . 'A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train.' Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year) ***** Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour! ' This blew me away . I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It's creepy, unsettling and tense. ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'I soaked up every bit of this book , savoured every word. I didn't want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review 'Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review ------------ More praise for The Blue Hour: 'Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended! ' MARIAN KEYES 'A fine, insidious thriller .' The Mail on Sunday 'Gorgeous and chilling .' SHARI LAPENA ' Extremely hard to put down.' MICK HERRON 'Paula's very best book. . . and a bloody good read. ' LIZ NUGENT The Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024 Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Or does your colleague's abrasive manner rub you the wrong way? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was 'surrounded by idiots', communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people. Surrounded by Idiots is an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with - in and out of the office - based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way we speak and share information. Erikson will help you understand yourself better, hone communication and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics with your boss and team, and get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication, advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or shut up. Packed with 'aha!' and 'oh no!' moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and communicate with those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you!

Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006 Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, The History of Love by bestselling author Nicole Krauss explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. 'When I was born my mother named me after every girl in a book my father gave her called The History of Love. . . ' Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother's loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author. Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the love lost that sixty years ago in Poland inspired him to write a book. And although he doesn't know it yet, that book also survived: crossing oceans and generations, and changing lives. . . 'Wonderfully affecting...brilliant, touching and remarkably poised' Sunday Telegraph 'A tender tribute to human valiance. Who could be unmoved by a cast of characters whose daily battles are etched on out mind in such diamond-cut prose?' Independent on Sunday 'Devastating...one of the most passionate vindications of the written word in recent fiction. It takes one's breath away' Spectator Nicole Krauss is an American bestselling author who has received international critical acclaim for her first three novels: Great House (shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2011), The History of Love and Man Walks into a Room (shortlisted for the LA Times Book Award), all of which are available in Penguin paperback.

'Spectacular and sexy fantasy' - Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light The Sky on Fire is a daring, original fantasy heist adventure from Jenn Lyons, acclaimed author of the Chorus of Dragons series, that will thrill fans of Temeraire, Fourth Wing and Dragonriders of Pern. Enter a world ruled by dragons . . . Anahrod lives only for survival, forging her own way through the harsh jungles of the Deep with her titan drake by her side. Even when an adventuring party saves her from capture by a local warlord, she is eager to return to her solitary life. But this is no ordinary rescue. It's Anahrod's past catching up with her. These cunning misfits - and their frustratingly appealing dragonrider ringleader - intend to spirit her away to the dragon-ruled sky cities, where they need her help to steal from a dragon's hoard. There's just one problem: the hoard in question belongs to the current regent, Neveranimas - and she wants Anahrod dead. This soaring standalone fantasy from Jenn Lyons combines conniving dragons, lightning banter, high-stakes intrigue and a little bit of heat. Praise for The Sky on Fire: 'Jenn Lyons just keeps getting better and better! The Sky on Fire is fantastic!' - Glen Cook, author of The Black Company 'Its plot races like wildfire atop wit and banter . . . an unflappable delight' - Kate Elliott, author of Unconquerable Sun and Servant Mage 'The love letter you've been looking for to all the things you've cherished about the fantasy genre' - R. R. Virdi, author of The First Binding

'An intensely intimate novel for our times' - Deborah Frances-White, Author & Host of THE GUILTY FEMINIST 'Warden writes like your best friend speaks' - Rebecca Humphries, author of WHY DID YOU STAY? 'So relatable [on] female desire and pleasure' - Annie Lord 'Frank, heartbreaking, clever and funny ... a tender and soulful debut' - THE OBSERVER 'Centring female desire and sexuality while never being scared of embracing its messiness' - Jessie Thompson, The Independent 'As shockingly funny as it is tender and revealing about love, relationships, sex and womanhood ... a candid, fun and moving read' - Arifa Akbar, The Guardian *** 'I was going to be okay. I was going to be okay. That had to be the case. Even though it felt a very long way away from me in that moment...' Everything used to work perfectly. She had plenty of orgasms and also love - a really big, terrific kind of love. But now, as she moves into her thirties completely committed to Serious Boyfriend Number Three, things aren't functioning the way they used to. Surely there must be some way to get it all going again? Setting off on a desperate quest to fix her bits, there's no limit to what she'll try. But nothing seems to be working. What becomes of happily-ever-after for a woman who can't stand sex with the best guy ever? It might be time for a radically fresh start... I'm F*cking Amazing is a hilariously frank, sharp and relatable tale of love, sex, and self-determination perfect for fans of Bridget Jones, Miranda July, and Dolly Alderton. (Printed in paperback as I'm Actually Amazing)

'Spectacular and sexy fantasy' - Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light The Sky on Fire is a daring, original fantasy heist adventure from Jenn Lyons, acclaimed author of the Chorus of Dragons series, that will thrill fans of Temeraire, Fourth Wing and Dragonriders of Pern. Enter a world ruled by dragons . . . Anahrod lives only for survival, forging her own way through the harsh jungles of the Deep with her titan drake by her side. Even when an adventuring party saves her from capture by a local warlord, she is eager to return to her solitary life. But this is no ordinary rescue. It's Anahrod's past catching up with her. These cunning misfits - and their frustratingly appealing dragonrider ringleader - intend to spirit her away to the dragon-ruled sky cities, where they need her help to steal from a dragon's hoard. There's just one problem: the hoard in question belongs to the current regent, Neveranimas - and she wants Anahrod dead. This soaring standalone fantasy from Jenn Lyons combines conniving dragons, lightning banter, high-stakes intrigue and a little bit of heat. Praise for The Sky on Fire: 'Jenn Lyons just keeps getting better and better! The Sky on Fire is fantastic!' - Glen Cook, author of The Black Company 'Its plot races like wildfire atop wit and banter . . . an unflappable delight' - Kate Elliott, author of Unconquerable Sun and Servant Mage 'The love letter you've been looking for to all the things you've cherished about the fantasy genre' - R. R. Virdi, author of The First Binding

This book is a reference work where teachers can quickly find ideas to deal with the challenges they face daily in their classrooms. It is a "recipe book" with tried and true solutions, for example, for getting a class's attention at the beginning of or during the lesson, getting chatting pupils and groups back on task, integrating outsiders into the group, dealing with disturbances and emotional outbursts and establishing discussion guidelines and classroom procedures. It consists of lists. Lists of simple ideas on, for example, how to deal with pupils who can't sit still, kids who always want to be first and students who get so carried away that they call out the answers rather than raising their hands. It is a gold mine of ideas and it represents many years of classroom experience -ours and that of the participants in our seminars. There's lots of information in it for teachers in elementary, secondary and -with a bit of flexibility and a creative mind- in adult and tertiary education as well. This collection of tips, rituals, nonverbal signals, examples of short verbal input, symbols, pictures and sophisticated teaching techniques will help you to manage the classroom successfully while creating a positive and harmonious atmosphere in which learning can thrive and grow. You will save your voice and spare your nerves and you will create an atmosphere where you can do what you became a teacher to do - to teach! This book is a practical supplement to the first book of the "Talk less. Teach more!" series: "Nonverbal Classroom Management. Group strategies that work."

The award-winning, shocking Korean bestseller , a unique tale where magic comes at a price. 'A story of choice and consequence. Unique and unorthodox' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I didn't want to stop reading, I still don't want the story to be over' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Don't we all need a little magic in our lives sometimes?' Open twenty-four hours a day in a quiet Seoul neighbourhood, The Wizard's Bakery seems like any other where you can buy bread, cakes, and pastries, with a somewhat grumpy man behind the counter. For a desperate runaway teen, it's a refuge from a fractured home - until he discovers the pastries hold magic: madeleines to fix broken hearts, almond bars to unearth memories buried deep within and cinnamon cookies for your worst enemies. But each of these items come with a warning: the power contained in the treats inevitably alters the order of the world and can produce dramatic consequences for those who consume them, consequences that need to be weighed carefully. Under the stern eye of the bakery's gruff wizard and his mysterious blue-haired assistant, the boy learns about the responsibility that comes with working in a bakery where every bite comes with a price. ** Translated from the Korean by Jamie Chang ** READERS ARE COMPLETELY BEWITCHED BY THIS MAGICAL TALE: 'A very profound story with a lot to take away' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Absolutely charming and unexpectedly poignant' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Magic has never been so tempting' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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'Family secrets, new horizons and a gorgeous continent-crossing romance . . . prepare to be swept away!' LUCY DIAMOND HOW DO YOU FIND WHERE YOU'RE GOING, IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU'RE FROM? Angie has always wanted to travel. But at twenty-seven, she has barely stepped outside the small mining town where she was born. Instead, she discovers the world through stories told to her by passing travellers, dreaming that one day she'll see it all for herself. When her grandmother passes away, leaving Angie with no remaining family, she is ready to start her own adventures. Then she finds a letter revealing the address of the father she never knew, and realises instantly where her journey must begin: Italy. As Angie sets out to find the truth - about her family, her past and who she really is - will mysterious and reckless Italian Alessandro help guide the way? 'Heart-warming, wistful and full of joy . . . Paige Toon tugs on the heartstrings like no other; this is a beautiful book about someone searching for her place in the world and finding herself along the way' LINDSEY KELK 'Warm, inspiring, like a holiday mood in book form' MHAIRI MCFARLANE 'I LOVED If You Could Go Anywhere. Such a beautiful love story; not just a heady, compelling romance, but a really charming, moving story about how a life is made of so many different kinds of love . . . Will make every reader's life feel a bit more magical' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Toon writes beautifully about family, grief and the bravery in turning dreams into reality' DAILY MAIL Praise for Paige Toon: 'You'll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted' MARIAN KEYES 'Tender, heartbreaking and magical' GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'Poignant and lovely, warm and wise' MILLY JOHNSON 'A gorgeous, warm novel' ADELE PARKS 'For smart, romantic fiction, look no further than the new book from bestselling Paige Toon' RED 'Achingly romantic and brilliantly written . . . Five Stars!' HEAT 'Filled with warmth and poignancy' CATHERINE ISAAC 'Simply gorgeous' SUN 'You won't be able to put down this emotional read' CLOSER 'Paige Toon is the queen of will-they/won't-they romance, setting up an ending that will leave you in bits' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Full of living-in-the-moment and what-might-have-been contrasts, this tender read pulls at the heart strings' FABULOUS ' A lovely read' BELLA

When the Grim Reaper develops feelings for the children’s librarian whose soul he is supposed to collect, he finds that with feelings comes something far worse than death—life. Helena Hart isn’t having the best night. Her date just ditched her, her Halloween costume bombed, and her only sympathetic ear is a dead silent partygoer in a Grim Reaper get-up. But when she falls off a balcony and he catches her with a very real skeletal hand, she realizes he may not be a party guest at all. Before she can process the near-death experience, he vanishes, leaving her to wonder if she hallucinated the whole thing. Grim isn’t supposed to save souls. He’s supposed to reap them. And while he’s not sure why he spared Helena, he does know that if his superiors find out, he’s as good as dust—which is saying something for a guy who’s mostly bones. But keeping away from Helena is proving harder than expected—especially when she isn’t the least bit afraid of his monstrous form. Worse, to his horror, Helena makes him feel. And for a reaper, feeling is a fate far more dangerous than death.

'Family secrets, new horizons and a gorgeous continent-crossing romance . . . prepare to be swept away!' LUCY DIAMOND HOW DO YOU FIND WHERE YOU'RE GOING, IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU'RE FROM? Angie has always wanted to travel. But at twenty-seven, she has barely stepped outside the small mining town where she was born. Instead, she discovers the world through stories told to her by passing travellers, dreaming that one day she'll see it all for herself. When her grandmother passes away, leaving Angie with no remaining family, she is ready to start her own adventures. Then she finds a letter revealing the address of the father she never knew, and realises instantly where her journey must begin: Italy. As Angie sets out to find the truth - about her family, her past and who she really is - will mysterious and reckless Italian Alessandro help guide the way? 'Heart-warming, wistful and full of joy . . . Paige Toon tugs on the heartstrings like no other; this is a beautiful book about someone searching for her place in the world and finding herself along the way' LINDSEY KELK 'Warm, inspiring, like a holiday mood in book form' MHAIRI MCFARLANE 'I LOVED If You Could Go Anywhere. Such a beautiful love story; not just a heady, compelling romance, but a really charming, moving story about how a life is made of so many different kinds of love . . . Will make every reader's life feel a bit more magical' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Toon writes beautifully about family, grief and the bravery in turning dreams into reality' DAILY MAIL Praise for Paige Toon: 'You'll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted' MARIAN KEYES 'Tender, heartbreaking and magical' GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'Poignant and lovely, warm and wise' MILLY JOHNSON 'A gorgeous, warm novel' ADELE PARKS 'For smart, romantic fiction, look no further than the new book from bestselling Paige Toon' RED 'Achingly romantic and brilliantly written . . . Five Stars!' HEAT 'Filled with warmth and poignancy' CATHERINE ISAAC 'Simply gorgeous' SUN 'You won't be able to put down this emotional read' CLOSER 'Paige Toon is the queen of will-they/won't-they romance, setting up an ending that will leave you in bits' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Full of living-in-the-moment and what-might-have-been contrasts, this tender read pulls at the heart strings' FABULOUS ' A lovely read' BELLA

**WINNER of Good Housekeeping UK's GH GOOD BOOKS Collection** 'Vivid, extremely tense, unnervingly unputdownable. This is a superb, powerful read.' Independent 'Undoubtedly Hawkins' best novel yet' Observer ***** For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The island's only house was once home to Vanessa, whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now this remote and beautiful place is home to Grace . . . a solitary creature of the tides, guarding the island's past. But far away in London, a stranger has just made a startling discovery - a human bone where no human bone should be. And in that moment Grace's precious isolation is threatened. How will she respond? Can she be trusted? Or is it Grace who should be afraid? Suddenly this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . 'A darkly atmospheric, engaging mystery - her best book since The Girl On The Train.' Good Housekeeping (Book of the Year) ***** Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour! ' This blew me away . I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY. It's creepy, unsettling and tense. ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'I soaked up every bit of this book , savoured every word. I didn't want it to end but when it did, it did so in chilling style. Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review 'Once again, Hawkins has produced an irresistible, gripping story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review ------------ More praise for The Blue Hour: 'Really, really, REALLY good. Highly recommended! ' MARIAN KEYES 'A fine, insidious thriller .' The Mail on Sunday 'Gorgeous and chilling .' SHARI LAPENA ' Extremely hard to put down.' MICK HERRON 'Paula's very best book. . . and a bloody good read. ' LIZ NUGENT The Girl on the Train, global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024 Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

Now a major motion picture on Netflix starring Cole Sprouse (Riverdale's Jughead) and Haley Lu Richardson (The Edge of Seventeen and Recovery Road)! In this moving story that's perfect for fans of John Green, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan and Jenny Han, two teens fall in love with just one minor complication - they can't get within five feet of each other without risking their lives. ----------------------------------------------------- Can you love someone you can never touch? Stella Grant likes to be in control - even though her totally out of control lungs have sent her in and out of the hospital most of her life. At this point, what Stella needs to control most is keeping herself away from anyone or anything that might pass along an infection and jeopardize the possibility of a lung transplant. Six feet apart. No exceptions. The only thing Will Newman wants to be in control of is getting out of this hospital. He couldn't care less about his treatments, or a fancy new clinical drug trial. Soon, he'll turn eighteen and then he'll be able to unplug all these machines and actually go see the world, not just its hospitals. Will's exactly what Stella needs to stay away from. If he so much as breathes on Stella she could lose her spot on the transplant list. Either one of them could die. The only way to stay alive is to stay apart. But suddenly six feet doesn't feel like safety. It feels like punishment. What if they could steal back just a little bit of the space their broken lungs have stolen from them? Would five feet apart really be so dangerous if it stops their hearts from breaking too? ------------------------------------------- Don't miss the new bestseller from Rachael Lippincott and Mikki Daughtry, All This Time, publishing September 2020 and available for pre-order now!

*Not Suitable For Vegetarians* ' Sinister, stylish and utterly addictive' Lucy Rose 'Butter meets Never Let Me Go in this wicked, stylish shocker of a novel' Erin Kelly ________________________________ Ed is in trouble with the yakuza. He's gambled away all his money and his family is at risk. But just as he's about to lose everything, he receives an offer he can't refuse. A reclusive billionaire is looking for a private chef. The only catch: she has some. . . unusual tastes. As he prepares delicious dishes - fresh crab salad with a panko crumb, lamb shank dripping in red wine juice, sweet, fluffy soufflé pancakes - he realizes that each meal is a test, a challenge to satisfy an insatiable appetite. Caught up in a world more sinister than he could ever have imagined, Ed finds himself entangled in another debt. As the stakes grow, he must make a choice. Will he stay hungry? Or will he be greedy? Dinner is served. Eat Up. ________________________________ PRAISE FOR GREEDY . . . 'Greedy is a feast of a novel. It's playfully fiendish and a seductive blood-soaked gourmet thriller you won't be able to put down' Lucy Rose 'Callie Kazumi is one to watch' Alice Slater 'Gripping, wicked and rich in its storytelling' Ivy Ngeow 'As brilliant as it is brutal. That a book this smart, this profound, and this cynical can still be this much fun is a feat' Rachel Harrison 'Savours excess, class and complicity . . . and leaves you squirming' Service95 'This dark and delicious story had me gripped throughout' Chris Bridges 'A terrific writer. . . Just read it.' Chris Carter 'Savour one bite at a time. . .' CrimeTime 'Deliciously dark. This biting thriller about wealth, morality and insatiable appetites will leave you hungry for another Callie Kazumi novel' Asia Mackay 'Decadently dark and unsettling' Heat 'Dark and delectable, I devoured Greedy in three sittings.' BA Paris 'Greedy is a compulsive read that left me famished for more . . .' Tania Tay 'At once amusing and really sinister . . . thoughtful and interesting.' The Critic __________________ READERS LOVE GREEDY . . . 'A culinary masterpiece . I ate this one right up!' 'This is the best book I have read in a long time' 'I absolutely loved this book and devoured it' 'Exciting, thrilling, horrific and kept me completely hooked from start to finish!' 'Bizarre .... But brilliant!' 'A must read for fans of psychological thrillers with teeth' 'Incredibly entertaining'

¿The Someday Garden, the brand-new enchanting, magical romcom from Ashley Poston is available now!¿ 'I LOVED this book! Funny, hopeful and dreamy' ALI HAZELWOOD 'This book destroyed my life but in a hot way ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An absolute delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN *** Florence Day is a ghost-writer with one big problem. She's supposed to be penning swoon-worthy novels for a famous romance author but, after a bad break-up, Florence no longer believes in love. And when her strict (but undeniably hot) new editor, Benji Andor , won't give her an extension on her book deadline, Florence prepares to kiss her career goodbye. When tragedy strikes and Florence has to head home, the last thing she expects to see is a ghost at her front door. Not just any ghost, however, but the stern form of her still very hot - yet now unquestionably dead - new editor. As sparks start to fly between them, Florence tells herself she can't be falling for a ghost - even an infuriatingly sexy one. But can Benji help Florence to realise love isn't dead, after all? If you fell in love with Funny Story, This Spells Love and The Hating Game, this laugh-out-loud romance will sweep you away. *** Readers LOVE The Dead Romantics: ' This book made me sob , wow. It made me feel so many feelings ... Please prepare to have nonstop tears running down your face' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book destroyed my life but in a hot way ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Adorably romantic and an absolute pleasure to read' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Benji was a pure delight! Handsome, sexy and humble' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A bit quirky, funny, a bit sad at times but also makes you heart warm and romantic ... couldn't put it down ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A must read ... I have a book hangover ' ¿¿¿¿¿

Wir sind einer der erfolgreichsten humorvollen Grußkarten-Verlag in Großbritannien und bieten das größte humorvolle Kartenangebot für alle saisonalen, Geburtstags- und Beschriftungsdesigns. Alle unsere Karten werden mit einem Umschlag in passender Größe geliefert. Alle unsere Karten werden in Großbritannien entworfen und hergestellt und die Umwelt wird es Ihnen danken, dass Sie sich für Emotional Rescue entschieden haben. Wir verwenden FSC-zertifiziertes Papier in unserem gesamten Sortiment. Unser Sortiment ist recycelbar. Vers: "But first you must expel the beast And so you start to strain, You bite down on a piece of wood To take away the pain". But oh my god, it's bloody huge It's like you're giving birth! Sie schwitzen und drücken und schwören und schütteln und belasten für alles, was Sie wert sind. And then that magic moment comes, That fills your soul with cheer, A turd the size of King Kongs arm Emerges from your rear. Und wie eine Bombe trifft sie in die Pfanne. So wird Ihre Stimmung aufgehellt und Platz in Ihrem Darm für viel mehr Weihnachtsessen geschaffen. Have a great Christmas! Zaubern Sie dieses Weihnachten ein Lächeln mit unseren fantastischen Karten. Alle unsere Grußkarten sind auf FSC-Papier gedruckt und werden mit einem Umschlag in passender Größe geliefert. Emotional Rescue wurde vor der Arche gegründet (vor etwa 30 Jahren) und wir bieten seitdem Tip-Top- und Tickety-Boo-Karten an. Emotional Rescue Karten sind bekannt für ihre "ikonischen Bilder" und "unschlagbaren Humor". Wir haben viele erfolgreiche Sortimente. Wir lieben, was wir tun und wir denken, dass wir ziemlich gut darin sind