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'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

'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

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Long-term couples can spice up their sex life with this hot little number whether bored at home or on a weekend away from work, home, and the kids. This is an erotic short story collection from Cupido. The collection includes the following short stories: "Her boyfriend was sitting there with his hard-on. But she wanted to wait. A big surprise was waiting for him." - Alternative Yahtzee with a climax by Bohemen "He liked her to be accessible when they went out together. For that reason, she never wore any panties." - The beginning of something that will become bigger by Have an Au Pair "She's standing there, kneading bread dough and wearing an old dress. It's a bit tight here and there, but her husband loves it."- The bread by Virgo "The wedding party is in full swing, but the bridal pair doesn't have time to wait." - The wedding by Cherry, Bergen "They ran naked towards the beach. Was that the only thought in their minds?" - Obsession by Marie, Fåborg

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.

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."

'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

*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'

"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.

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'

**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

**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

¿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

Mini plans fairytale weddings, but she knows there are no fairytale marriages. The initial magic of her own marriage with Shyam has vanished, leaving behind a hunger that she tries to assuage with chocolates. She fantasizes about a 'dream lover', but she is over the hill, overweight and unconfident. The chances of tumbling into a passionate intrigue with a gorgeous man are bleak, she thinks. Or are they? For, not so far away, in Mumbai, the glamour capital, the scion of an erstwhile royal family has decided to wed a Bollywood starlet, and Mini is soon on her way to plan this 'no-budget' wedding with the enticing Rustom – head of the city office, handsome, sophisticated, and every bit the ladies' man. It doesn't take Mini long to decide that if Rustom is a skirt-chaser, she is going to shape up and get into the kind of skirts he likes to chase. Is Rustom the 'dream lover' she has been hunting or is Sicko Shyam going to drag her back to the dregs of their marriage? Either way, the Second Coming promises to be steamy and full of trouble and hilarity – not always at her expense.

An exquisitely drawn exploration of three lost souls' emotional terrain As night falls in the City of Belgium, three strangers in their late twenties-a most dangerous age-arrive at a popular restaurant. Jona is about to move away; he calls his wife, who's already settled in Berlin, before trying to make plans with friends for one last night on the town. No one bites-they're all busy or maybe they just don't want to party-but he's determined to make this night something to remember. Victoria is lively and energetic, but surrounded by friends and family who are buzzkills, always worrying about what is best for her. Rodolphe glumly considers his own misery and then suddenly snaps out of it, becoming the life of the party. The three careen through the city's nightlife spots and underbelly, getting ever deeper in the messiness of human existence as they chase pleasure-or at least a few distractions from their daily lives. Each has a series of misadventures that reveal them to be teetering on the edge of despair, of destruction, of becoming the people they'll be for the rest of their lives. The City of Belgium occupies a place between lucid dream and tooth-grinding nightmare.

The Interview is a gripping locked-room thriller from C. M. Ewan, the acclaimed author of A Window Breaks and the half-a-million-copy bestseller Safe House.It's 5 p.m. on a Friday.You have been called to an interview for your dream job.In a stunning office thirteen floors above the city below, you are all alone with the man interviewing you.Everyone else has gone home for the weekend.The interview gets more and more disturbing.You're feeling scared.Your only way out is to answer a seemingly impossible question.If you can't . . . what happens next?What authors are saying . . .'C.M. Ewan never once drops the pace in this heart-pounding rollercoaster of a thriller that had me up all night' - Clare Mackintosh, author of Hostage'A brilliant hook, a breakneck game of cat and mouse, and twists galore' - Tim Weaver, author of The Shadow at the Door'A fast-paced twisty read that races along like an action movie' - Sarah Pinborough, author of Insomnia'I can't stop thinking about The Interview. I loved it' - Sarah Hilary, author of Fragile'I couldn't put The Interview down. Totally brilliant' - B A Paris, author of The Therapist'A terrifying, heart-stopping ride' - Sharon Bolton, author of The Split'So tense and twisty. An absolute nail-biter of a novel!' - Gilly Macmillan, author of The Long WeekendWhat readers are saying . . .'Oh boy did I enjoy this book! The definition of a keep you up all night, read in one sitting thriller''I read this beauty in a day, had so much else to do but just couldn't put it down''Wow, this book blew me away! I was hooked immediately and found the concept, both exciting and highly original''YOU GUYS! If you haven't read this book, DO IT NOW!'

Discover the culinary oasis that the stunning Basque Country has to offer with this gorgeous guide to delicious meals and immaculate culture. "Truly insider access, an authentic look at the traditions of one of the most incredible culinary regions of the world." -José Andrés Tucked away in the northwest corner of Spain, Basque Country not only boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than any other region in the world, but its unique confluence of mountain and sea, values and tradition, informs every bite of its soulful cuisine, from pintxos to accompany a glass of wine to the elbows-on-the-table meals served in its legendary eating clubs. Yet Basque Country is more than a little inaccessible-shielded by a unique language and a distinct culture, it's an enigma to most outsiders. Until now. Marti Buckley, an American chef, journalist, and passionate Basque transplant, unlocks the mysteries of this culinary world by bringing together its intensely ingredient-driven recipes with stories of Basque customs and the Basque kitchen, and vivid photographs of both food and place. And surprise: this is food we both want to eat and can easily make. It's not about exotic ingredients or flashy techniques. It's about mind-set-how to start with that just-right fish or cut of meat or peak-of-ripeness tomato and coax forth its inherent depth of flavor. It's the marriage of simplicity and refinement, and the joy of cooking for family and friends. Winner, 2019 IACP Award, Best Book of the Year, International Named one of the Best Cookbooks of the Year / Best Cookbooks to Gift by the New York Times, Food & Wine, Saveur, Rachael Ray Every Day, National Geographic, The Guardian and more

Escape the Noise. Embrace the Stillness. Find Your Zen. Do you ever wish your mind had an "off" switch? Tired of overthinking everything and feeling overwhelmed? Longing for a moment of true peace in your day? A Cup of Zen is your invitation to step away from the chaos and into clarity. This collection of 21 short, soul-soothing Zen stories is designed to help you quiet your mind, let go of unnecessary worries, and reconnect with the simplicity of the present moment. Each story is quick and easy to read, yet filled with timeless wisdom that gently shifts your perspective-offering clarity where there was confusion, peace where there was tension. What makes this book special? ¿ Bite-sized and effortless-Read a story in just a few minutes and feel the shift instantly. ¿ Reflection prompts included-Simple yet powerful takeaways to help you apply Zen wisdom to your daily life. ¿ Beginner-friendly-No prior knowledge of Zen or meditation required-just an open heart and a desire for peace. Like a warm cup of tea for the soul, A Cup of Zen is here to nourish you-one gentle, thoughtful story at a time. Breathe. Relax. And begin your journey to inner peace today.

An exquisitely drawn exploration of three lost souls' emotional terrain As night falls in the City of Belgium, three strangers in their late twenties-a most dangerous age-arrive at a popular restaurant. Jona is about to move away; he calls his wife, who's already settled in Berlin, before trying to make plans with friends for one last night on the town. No one bites-they're all busy or maybe they just don't want to party-but he's determined to make this night something to remember. Victoria is lively and energetic, but surrounded by friends and family who are buzzkills, always worrying about what is best for her. Rodolphe glumly considers his own misery and then suddenly snaps out of it, becoming the life of the party. The three careen through the city's nightlife spots and underbelly, getting ever deeper in the messiness of human existence as they chase pleasure-or at least a few distractions from their daily lives. Each has a series of misadventures that reveal them to be teetering on the edge of despair, of destruction, of becoming the people they'll be for the rest of their lives. The City of Belgium occupies a place between lucid dream and tooth-grinding nightmare.

Classic from the year 2009 in the subject Romance Languages - French Literature, , language: English, abstract: Chapter 1 "Tschah!" exclaimed old Roland suddenly, after he had remained motionless for a quarter of an hour, his eyes fixed on the water, while now and again he very slightly lifted his line sunk in the sea. Mme. Roland, dozing in the stern by the side of Mme. Rosémilly, who had been invited to join the fishing-party, woke up, and turning her head to look at her husband, said: "Well, well! Gerome." And the old fellow replied in a fury: "They do not bite at all. I have taken nothing since noon. Only men should ever go fishing. Women always delay the start till it is too late." His two sons, Pierre and Jean, who each held a line twisted round his forefinger, one to port and one to starboard, both began to laugh, and Jean remarked: "You are not very polite to our guest, father." M. Roland was abashed, and apologized. "I beg your pardon, Mme. Rosémilly, but that is just like me. I invite ladies because I like to be with them, and then, as soon as I feel the water beneath me, I think of nothing but the fish." Mme. Roland was now quite awake, and gazing with a softened look at the wide horizon of cliff and sea. "You have had good sport, all the same," she murmured. But her husband shook his head in denial, though at the same time he glanced complacently at the basket where the fish caught by the three men were still breathing spasmodically, with a low rustle of clammy scales and struggling fins, and dull, ineffectual efforts, gasping in the fatal air. Old Roland took the basket between his knees and tilted it up, making the silver heap of creatures slide to the edge that he might see those lying at the bottom, and their death-throes became more convulsive, while the strong smell of their bodies, a wholesome reek of brine, came up from the full depths of the creel. The old fisherman sniffed it eagerly, as we smell at roses, and exclaimed: "Cristi! But they are fresh enough!" and he went on: "How many did you pull out, doctor?" His eldest son, Pierre, a man of thirty, with black whiskers trimmed square like a lawyer's, his mustache and beard shaved away, replied: "Oh, not many; three or four." The father turned to the younger. "And you, Jean?" said he. [...]

Stories about the dominant woman or man, the couple or stranger who explore the boundaries of their sexuality with role play, BDSM, swinging or orgies of sexual mystery. This is a collection of erotic short stories from Cupido. The collection contains following short stories: "They visited the new couple for the very first time. The hosts decided the rules of the game." – The Four of Them by Romeo, Denmark "Finally, there was a reply to their classified ad. Their pulse increased. It got them hot and hard" – Couple Seeks Something New by Ananda, Agder "They invited another couple over for drinks and a bite to eat. And it just happened! Just by itself!" – Come away with me by a Norah Jones fan "A couple give some massage oil to another couple as a present, who coyly ask how to use it." – The Anniversary by Jan "They took the night train to Oslo. Not in a private sleeping compartment but a regular carriage. They got it off just before Voss!" – Two Tunnels by Knut, Buskerud"

The House with Chicken Legs is the award-winning, spellbinding story of one girl's adventure to find her destiny. Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Shortlisted for Children's Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Marinka dreams of a normal life, where her house stays in one place long enough for her to make friends. But her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning. For Marinka's grandmother is Baba Yaga, who guides spirits between this world and the next. Marinka longs to change her destiny and sets out to break free from her grandmother's footsteps, but her house has other ideas... "Enticing, a little bit dangerous, and thrumming with possibilities." Kiran Millwood Hargrave "A magical tale... a captivating and original retelling of a traditional story straight out of folklore. Beautiful escapism." Sunday Express Don't miss the epic sequel, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away, OUT NOW.

Eine unschätzbare Sammlung von über 250 der besten Rocksongs aller Zeiten, mit fast 70 neuen Songs, die für diese spektakuläre 2. Auflage hinzugefügt wurden! Für Klavier, Gesang, Gitarre und alle C-Instrumente enthält dieses Fake Book Melodie, Texte und Akkorde für: All Right Now, Amanda, American Woman, Angie, Another One Bites the Dust, Baby, I Love Your Way, Back in the U.S.S.R., Barracuda, Beast of Burden, Can't You See, Carry On Wayward Son, Centerfold, Cocaine, Come Sail Away, Don't Do Me Like That, Don't Stop, Dream On, Dust in the Wind, Every Breath You Take, Free Ride, Hurts So Good, I Shot the Sheriff, Imagine, I Want You to Want Me, It's Still Rock and Roll to Me, Killer Queen, Lay Down Sally, Layla, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Maggie May, My Generation, Nights in White Satin, Owner of a Lonely Heart, Piano Man, Point of Know Return, Refugee, Rhiannon, Rock and Roll All Nite, Roxanne, Something, Summer of '69, Sunshine of Your Love, Susie-Q, Take the Long Way Home, Tears in Heaven, Walk This Way, We Will Rock You, White Room, Wonderful Tonight, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet und viele mehr! Enthält zwei Inhaltsverzeichnisse: eines nach Künstler und eines alphabetisch nach Songtitel.

A spooky murder mystery, from Mary Grand, the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING author of A Christmas Murder! 🩸 Perfect for fans of Faith Martin and LJ Ross! 🔎 Susan has always taken comfort in the peaceful rhythm of life on the Isle of Wight. But when her daughter Zoe invites her to a Halloween ghost walk at a remote castle, Susan has a sense of foreboding she can't quite shake. It's meant to be a bit of fun for the group of old school friends, the thrill of an overnight stay behind the castle's ancient gates. But when one of them is found dead, the weekend away takes a sinister turn. With the castle locked down and the group trapped inside, it soon becomes clear the killer would have been amongst them. As the police begin their investigation, Susan can't stand by and watch. She knows her daughter, and she knows Zoe's friends - none of them could be capable of such a terrible act. Could they? A gripping cosy mystery from the number one bestselling author of A Christmas Murder, perfect for fans of Frances Evesham, Faith Martin and LJ Ross. Praise for Mary Grand: 'I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing mystery set in a beautiful location with deliciously menacing undercurrents.' Frances Evesham 'A fascinating whodunnit to stimulate even the most demanding of amateur sleuths.' T.A. Williams Readers love Mary Grand mysteries: 'A really terrific read. I have been reading and enjoying Mary's books for a number of years right from her first one, and this one was well up to Mary's high standard. Brilliant.' 'Another cracking murder mystery from Mary. It kept me intrigued through out. So many red herrings amongst the well created characters. With the added bonus of all the dogs.' 'I absolutely LOVE these psychological thrillers from Mary. On every page is another suspicious thing about someone but then at the end, the twist is a shocker! The fact the books are set on the Isle of Wight is another treat.' 'I love books where you are given lots of clues and have lots of suspects, and are continually changing your mind about who the murderer was. I've read other books by Mary Grand and she's very good at keeping you guessing. And, at the end, I still had it wrong!' 'Mary Grand has crafted another intriguing and cleverly thought out whodunnit. Prepare to be gripped and thrown around on this rollercoaster of a book. Cosy crime is rapidly becoming one of my favourite genres, and Mary Grand one of my favourite authors.'

**Selected as a Book of the Summer 2025 by the Guardian, Financial Times, Granta, Economist and the BBC** **Selected as a book of the year 2025 by the Financial Times and Time Magazine** The new novel from the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature - 'a maestro' (Guardian). A captivating story of the intertwined lives of three young people coming-of-age in postcolonial East Africa 'A poignant portrait of love, friendship and betrayal' Guardian 'Storytelling mastery' Observer 'A piece of great, satisfying storytelling to lose yourself in ' Samantha Harvey, Guardian Books of the Summer 'The reader can only rejoice at Gurnah's skill in giving us the whole of a life in such nimble scenes' Financial Times 'Another glittering tapestry of a novel from a master storyteller of our times' Irish Times _________________________________________________________ What are we given, and what do we have to take for ourselves? It is the 1990s. Growing up in Zanzibar, three very different young people - Karim, Fauzia and Badar - are coming of age, and dreaming of great possibilities in their young nation. But for Badar, an uneducated servant boy who has never known his parents, it seems as if all doors are closed. Brought into a lowly position in a great house in Dar es Salaam, Badar finds the first true home of his life - and the friendship of Karim, the young man of the house. Even when a shattering false accusation sees Badar sent away, Karim and Fauzia refuse to turn away from their friend. But as the three of them take their first steps in love, infatuation, work and parenthood, their bond is tested - and Karim is tempted into a betrayal that will change all of their lives forever. 'In reading this wise new novel, we the readers become a bit more ready to understand what it means to be human' Elif Shafak, New Statesman 'Storytelling mastery, at once coming-of-age chamber piece and wide-angled post-colonial panorama ... narrated in a quicksilver style that gives you the pleasurable sense that you're putty in the hands of a warm yet clear-eyed authorial intelligence' Observer

PRE ORDER THE NEWEST NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE STARVING SAINTS The only thing more terrifying than a brood's hunger . . . is its mothers. -- Beatrice is a broodmother. A vampire of blood and nurture, charged with guiding the newly undead through their first, transformational years. Beneath her patron's skyscraper, in a buried warren of abandoned offices, she raises her fledglings-two difficult, hungry children of the night. But when she takes on another, the balance ruptures. Her hunger swells beyond control. Her body alters, betraying its purpose. And the careful boundaries of her existence begin to dissolve. Seeking understanding, Beatrice turns to a mortal who might help her name what she is becoming. Yet their growing intimacy is its own danger, threatening to uncover all that's long been kept hidden from humanity. And in a world governed by secrecy, even the smallest revelation could prove fatal. To Beatrice. To her brood. To the entire coven. -- " Fascinating, compelling, impossible to look away from. " Kendare Blake, #1 NYT bestselling author of All These Bodies " A compulsively readable story cradling a powerful look at motherhood, filtered through the lens of vampirism ." Kelley Armstrong, New York Times Bestselling author " MILKTEETH takes a fresh new bite out of the vampire lore, and in doing so spills onto these pages crimson mystery, mind-twisty plotlines, and incredible new characters. As elegant as it is brutal. Brava to Caitlin Starling! " Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of Red Empire and Ghosts of the Void. " With its compelling plot, deft writing, and original premise, this novel will quickly seduce you, but be careful: it has teeth. " Johanna van Veen, Author of My Darling Dreadful Thing and Blood on Her Tongue -- Readers love Caitlin Starling:- 'Drenched in debauchery and brimming with bacchanalian madness' 5* READER REVIEW 'Astronomical levels of gay, but in a horrifically violent, toxic, and evil way' 5* READER REVIEW

Jenny's never had much time for boys, K-pop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a K-pop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. A modern forbidden romance wrapped in the glamorous and exclusive world of K-pop, XOXO is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Maurene Goo. Jenny didn't get to be an award-winning, classically trained cellist without choosing practice over fun. That is, until the night she meets Jaewoo. Mysterious, handsome, and just a little bit tormented, Jaewoo is exactly the kind of distraction Jenny would normally avoid. And yet, she finds herself pulled into spending an unforgettable evening wandering Los Angeles with him on the night before his flight home to South Korea. With Jaewoo an ocean away, there's no use in dreaming of what could have been. But when Jenny and her mother move to Seoul to take care of her ailing grandmother, who does she meet at the elite arts academy she's just been accepted to? Jaewoo. Finding the dreamy stranger who swept you off your feet in your homeroom is one thing, but Jaewoo isn't just any student. Turns out, Jaewoo is a member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world. And like most K-pop idols, Jaewoo is strictly forbidden from dating anyone. When a relationship means not only jeopardizing her place at her dream music school but also endangering everything Jaewoo's worked for, Jenny has to decide once and for all just how much she's willing to risk for love. XOXO is a new romance that proves chasing your dreams doesn't have to mean sacrificing your heart, from acclaimed author Axie Oh. Indigo Best Teen Books of 2021

Jenny's never had much time for boys, K-pop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a K-pop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. A modern forbidden romance wrapped in the glamorous and exclusive world of K-pop, XOXO is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Maurene Goo. Jenny didn't get to be an award-winning, classically trained cellist without choosing practice over fun. That is, until the night she meets Jaewoo. Mysterious, handsome, and just a little bit tormented, Jaewoo is exactly the kind of distraction Jenny would normally avoid. And yet, she finds herself pulled into spending an unforgettable evening wandering Los Angeles with him on the night before his flight home to South Korea. With Jaewoo an ocean away, there's no use in dreaming of what could have been. But when Jenny and her mother move to Seoul to take care of her ailing grandmother, who does she meet at the elite arts academy she's just been accepted to? Jaewoo. Finding the dreamy stranger who swept you off your feet in your homeroom is one thing, but Jaewoo isn't just any student. Turns out, Jaewoo is a member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world. And like most K-pop idols, Jaewoo is strictly forbidden from dating anyone. When a relationship means not only jeopardizing her place at her dream music school but also endangering everything Jaewoo's worked for, Jenny has to decide once and for all just how much she's willing to risk for love. XOXO is a new romance that proves chasing your dreams doesn't have to mean sacrificing your heart, from acclaimed author Axie Oh. Indigo Best Teen Books of 2021