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In this fascinating study encompassing a period of rapid growth and change, a cruise director looks back over a career that spanned twenty-five years on some of the best-known luxury ships of the second half of the twentieth century, including ten years aboard Cunard’s famous ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2. Peter Longley fell into the industry by accident in 1978, at a time when it could be said that cruising was exclusively for the rich and famous. Longley traces this form of travel from its imperial passengers sailing the lifelines of empires to the fabulous world cruises that attracted eccentric passengers. Here, life and challenges both above and below decks are explored on these floating cities at sea that still hold myths of the past as they leap into the future. From gala buffets to a musicians’ strike, from entertaining royalty to evacuation at sea, Longley takes you there. You will go from dry docks to exciting ports of call, interspersed with anecdotes of an extraordinary lifestyle. You will also witness murder at sea, a ninety-foot wave, stowaways, and the sorting of garbage. See how technology changed shipboard pastimes, and how the jet plane changed itineraries and entertainment, and how the computer changed everything. Finally, take a look at cruising today with over four hundred ships plying the seven seas. Learn how a few corporations now run the industry, and vacations range from voyages on mass-market mega ships to luxury river cruisers.

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller! A BuzzFeed Best Young Adult Book of 2020 Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River. The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang-a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette's first love...and first betrayal. But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. As the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns-and grudges-aside and work together, for if they can't stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule.

Die sanften doch zugleich ausdrucksstarken Klänge des Klaviers sind seit jeher eine der beliebtesten Begleitungen zu romantischer Musik. Seine einzigartige Eigenschaft große Gefühle zu vermitteln und zu wecken verleiht ihm in der Popmusik eine zentrale Rolle. Nicht umsonst setzen die großen Stars wie Elton John Alicia Keys und mehr ganz auf dieses Charakterinstrument. Bosworth Edition From Piano With Love - 30 Romantic Pop Piano Hits präsentiert eine Auswahl der schönsten Love-Songs im Original oder extra für das Klavier arrangiert. Die leichten Bearbeitungen von Hits wie "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" "La Valse d'Amélie" "Amazing Grace" und mehr bieten Anfängern sowie Hobby-Pianisten die ideale Gelegenheit sich ein Repertoire gefühlvoller Songs aufzubauen die die Welt begeistern. Songtexte zum Mitsingen Akkordsymbole und Tempoangaben erleichtern die Erarbeitung der Klavierstücke während die praktische Spiralbindung eine vereinfachte Nutzung der Ausgabe garantiert. Inhalt: All Of Me - John Legend Song For Guy - Elton John 7 Years - Lukas Graham Comptine d'un autre été l'après-midi - Film: Die fabelhafte Welt der Amèlie Hello - Lionel Richie Run - Leona Lewis Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Film: Der König der Löwen Una Mattina - Film: Ziemlich beste Freunde Mad World - Michael Andrews feat. Gary Jules Someone Like You - Adele Beautiful - Christina Aguilera Ballade Pour Adeline - Richard Clayderman La Valse d'Amélie - Film: Die fabelhafte Welt der Amèlie Fly - Film: Ziemlich beste Freunde People Help The People - Birdy From Piano With Love - Hans-Günter Heumann I'm Not The Only One - Sam Smith Fantasia - Hans-Günter Heumann Melancholy Of Love - Hans-Günter Heumann Let It Be - The Beatles Angels - Robbie Williams Jacob's Theme - Film: Die Twilight Saga - Bis(s) zum Abendbrot Read All About It - Emeli Sandé Imagine - John Lennon The Rose - Bette Midler Fallin' - Alicia Keys Feather Theme Film: Forrest Gump Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams River Flows In You - Yiruma

A delicious read... Book and cake lovers alike will enjoy indulging in this cosy romance' Lily Chen, author of The Matcha Maker Cafe Louise Dearnley has spent her life editing perfectly neat love stories, where heartbreak leads to fresh starts, charming small businesses bloom, and happily-ever-afters are guaranteed. But now in her forties, she's quit her job – and no, she doesn't want to talk about why – and returned home to Applethwaite, the small Yorkshire village where she grew up. Starting over doesn't feel nearly so much fun in real life as it does in fiction. It also doesn't help that her mother is convinced she's here to run the family bakery, especially as the locals can't get enough of Louise's legendary ginger cake and scrumptious scones. Between renovations, a quirky ex-stepdaughter (who's unexpectedly come to stay) and a gorgeous Italian who seems too good to be true, Louise's second chance begins to take shape. After a lifetime spent polishing other people's happy endings, will Louise finally have one of her own? PERFECTS FOR FANS OF: - Gilmore Girls and Virgin River - Second chance romance - Bookish hooks - Sweet treats - Found family - All things cosy *** Readers LOVE The Sugar and Spice Bookshop Bakery: 'Obsessed with the idea of a bookshop bakery!' 'This book felt like a Hallmark movie put to page. It was so cozy and the vibes were immaculate all throughout' 'So magical and interesting that it made me wish it actually existed' 'Charming... quintessential cosy at it's finest

Bloomsbury presents Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale, read by RJ Hart From New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale comes a Brothers Grimm fairy tale retelling about mistaken identity and love gone awry. When Lady Saren refuses to marry a man she fears, she and her maid, Dashti, are locked in a tower with just a tiny flap open to the outside world. As food runs low and the weather changes from broiling hot to unbearably cold, it is all Dashti can do to make them comfortable in their dark prison. Not long after their confinement begins, Saren's suitors arrive--one welcome, the other less so--and she orders Dashti to speak to them. Impersonating Lady Saren is a crime punishable by death, but Dashti will have to play the role many times if she is to save them both from the tower and the dangers outside. As she takes control of their desperate situation, Dashti begins to understand her own astonishing talents and believe that even a low-born maid can find true love. Don't miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale: The Books of Bayern The Goose Girl Enna Burning River Secrets Forest Born The Princess Academy trilogy Princess Academy Princess Academy: Palace of Stone Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters Book of a Thousand Days Dangerous Graphic Novels with Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale Rapunzel's Revenge Calamity Jack For Adults Austenland Midnight in Austenland The Actor and the Housewife

Bloomsbury presents Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale, read by RJ Hart From New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale comes a Brothers Grimm fairy tale retelling about mistaken identity and love gone awry. When Lady Saren refuses to marry a man she fears, she and her maid, Dashti, are locked in a tower with just a tiny flap open to the outside world. As food runs low and the weather changes from broiling hot to unbearably cold, it is all Dashti can do to make them comfortable in their dark prison. Not long after their confinement begins, Saren's suitors arrive--one welcome, the other less so--and she orders Dashti to speak to them. Impersonating Lady Saren is a crime punishable by death, but Dashti will have to play the role many times if she is to save them both from the tower and the dangers outside. As she takes control of their desperate situation, Dashti begins to understand her own astonishing talents and believe that even a low-born maid can find true love. Don't miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale: The Books of Bayern The Goose Girl Enna Burning River Secrets Forest Born The Princess Academy trilogy Princess Academy Princess Academy: Palace of Stone Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters Book of a Thousand Days Dangerous Graphic Novels with Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale Rapunzel's Revenge Calamity Jack For Adults Austenland Midnight in Austenland The Actor and the Housewife

If you love Robyn Carr's Virgin River, don't miss Emily March's warm, uplifting Eternity Springs series! Lover's Leap is t he captivating fourth novel in New York Times bestselling author Emily March's warm and uplifting romance series about a small town with a big heart. For fans of Debbie Macomber, Holly Martin and Sheryl Woods. Twenty years ago the town bad boy, Cam Murphy, left Eternity Springs in handcuffs, riding in the back of a sheriff's van...and breaking young Sarah Reese's heart. The defiant teenager vowed never to return. In Australia, Cam makes a new beginning. He builds a successful business and suffers few regrets until Sarah - and their daughter - walk into his life, and then immediately run away. Realising it's time to right yesterday's wrongs, he follows Sarah home to Colorado - and turns her world upside down. Cam wants to know his daughter. He needs to prove to Sarah, the town, and himself that he's changed. Will the residents of Eternity Springs offer forgiveness - and will Sarah have the courage to trust this man who is asking for a second chance? Escape to Eternity Springs, a little piece of heaven in the Colorado Rockies, with the other books in the series, Hummingbird Lake, Heartache Falls, Mistletoe Mine, Lover's Leap, Nightingale Way, Reflection Point, Miracle Road, Dreamweaver Trail, Teardrop Lane, Heartsong Cottage, Reunion Pass, Christmas In Eternity Springs.

Previously published under the title Edgewood. #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli weaves the epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. "Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever." - Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows No matter how far she runs, the forest always comes for Emeline Lark, haunting her with its mysterious disappearances and its tales of fae magic. When her grandfather goes missing, Emeline is forced to venture into the woods to save him. There, Hawthorne Fell, a handsome and brooding tithe collector, brutally tries to dissuade her from searching, even as a magnetic spark ignites between them. Undeterred, Emeline enters the court of the fabled Wood King and makes a deal: her voice for her grandfather's freedom. Little does she know, she's stumbled into a curse that threatens the very existence of this eerie world she's now trapped in. To survive, she'll need to team up with the fiery yet secretive Hawthorne. If she fails, she'll lose everything she holds dear. Devastating and romantic, in Kristen Ciccarelli's A Dark Forgetting, everything has a cost. "Darkly gorgeous and moving... full of curses and fae magic that will capture your heart and wrap it in thorns before setting you free again, forever changed." - Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of The Crown's Game

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman, Isabel Allende, and Sarah Addison Allen, a family searches for the truth hidden in their past in this “expertly woven tale of family power, threaded with as much mystery as magic” (V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author). The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low, or why their matriarch won’t ever leave their home in Four Rivers—not for graduations, weddings, or baptisms. But when Orquídea Divina invites them to her funeral and to collect their inheritance, they hope to learn the secrets that she has held onto so tightly their whole lives. Instead, Orquídea is transformed into a ceiba tree, leaving them with more questions than answers. Seven years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways for Marimar, Rey, and Rhiannon, granting them unexpected blessings and powers. But soon, a hidden figure begins to tear through their family tree, picking them off one by one as it seeks to destroy Orquídea’s line. Determined to save what’s left of their family and uncover the truth behind their inheritance, her descendants travel to Ecuador—to the place where Orquídea buried her secrets and broken promises and never looked back. Alternating between Orquídea’s past and her descendants’ present, The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a “spellbinding tale, both timeless and fresh, that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Prepare to fall in love” (Kim Liggett, New York Times bestselling author).

Search less and discover more. Unlock the best of Thailand with this compact, easy-to-use guide - perfect for planning your next Far East adventure Thailand is a vibrant blend of ancient tradition and everyday warmth. Find your favourite corner, where locals know which temples glow quietly at dawn, which street-food stalls to visit, and which island villages still move to an unhurried rhythm. Updated 2026. Skip the crowded nightlife strips and the touristy temple stops. This local expert Thailand travel guide reveals the must-see highlights and the hidden gems — like a family-run noodle shop down a Bangkok soi, forest monasteries where chanting drifts through the trees, and fishing villages where the morning catch is cooked beside the water. Discover hill towns wrapped in mist, jungle paths leading to hidden waterfalls, and neighbourhood markets where vendors greet regulars like family. Navigate Thailand’s buzzing cities and lush landscapes with Marco Polo’s signature pull-out maps, designed for seamless exploration. From Bangkok’s river ferries and skytrains to rural roads and island crossings, move confidently between golden temples, rainforest-clad mountains, rice fields, coral-fringed beaches, and slow-flowing rivers. Experience Thailand at its most authentic — welcoming, colourful, and deeply rooted in everyday life. What You’ll Discover: Secret Thailand experiences – peaceful temples, backstreet eateries, quiet islands, and villages beyond the tourist trail Thailand navigation mastery – Marco Polo’s pull-out maps covering cities, transport routes, islands, and scenic journeys Authentic Thai food culture – street-food classics, regional specialties, night markets, and seasonal flavours Thailand cultural confidence – customs, etiquette, and essential phrases for respectful, meaningful interactions Smart travel in Thailand – transport tips, budget advice, free viewpoints, and practical money-saving guidance Perfect for couples, families, and culture lovers seeking the real Thailand - this guide reveals why locals treasure everyday rituals, from morning alms rounds to evening meals shared roadside. From temple bells at sunrise to sizzling woks after sunset, discover a country where joy, spirituality, and community shape daily life. Thailand is more than beaches and street food - it’s the rhythm of markets waking at dawn, the calm of lotus-filled ponds, the kindness of small gestures, and the beauty found in simple moments. Find your way with Marco Polo.

Selected by the New York Times as a 'Dazzling, Immersive New Historical Fiction' Title. A mesmerising novel of two young women who fight for love, survival and a spark of hope on the edge of the wilderness. From the acclaimed author of the Good Morning America Book Club pick River Sing Me Home. 'Simply luminous. A book to treasure' KATE QUINN, author of The Huntress 'Captivating... A memorable tale of two young women yearning for home and love' CHARMAINE WILKERSON, author of Black Cake 'Eleanor Shearer has a compelling way of taking a chamber in history we think we know already, then leading us through hidden doors' PATRICK GALE, author of A Place Called Winter 'Truly a book for these × a testament to love, and the indomitable human spirit' CHIKODILI EMELUMADU, author of Dazzling 'Haunting, atmospheric and compelling ' JESSICA MOOR, author of Hold Back the Night ------------ Nova Scotia 1796. Cora, an orphan newly arrived from Jamaica, has never felt cold like this. In the depths of winter, everyone in her community huddles together in their homes to keep warm. So when she sees a shadow slipping through the trees, Cora thinks her eyes are deceiving her. Until she creeps out into the moonlight and finds the tracks in the snow. Agnes is in hiding. On the run from her former life, she has learned what it takes to survive alone in the wilderness. But she can afford no mistakes. When she first spies the young woman in the woods, she is afraid. Yet Cora is fearless, and their paths are destined to cross. Deep among the cedars, Cora and Agnes find a fragile place of safety. But when Agnes's past closes in, they are confronted with the dangerous price of freedom - and of love... With evocative prose and immersive storytelling, a powerful novel about love - love for the wilderness in all its unforgiving beauty, and love between two women who risk everything to be together. Praise for River Sing Me Home: 'A strong and beautiful novel that stares into the face of brutality and the heart of love' Jeanette Winterson 'An intense and absorbing debut' The Sunday Times 'Magnificent... Epic and lyrical, a story about love and the power it brings us' Frank Cottrell-Boyce 'Moving and dynamic' Guardian

Water is the most valuable resource and the most passionately contested. Drought has become an increasingly extreme problem in many parts of the world, and it is predicted that 60% of the major cities in Europe will run short of water in the next decade. In industrialized countries per capita water usage continues to rise intractably, despite strenuous efforts by environmentalists and resource managers to encourage conservation. Conflicts over water and environmental degradation from the overuse of resources are intensifying. Water is not merely a physical resource: in every cultural context it is densely encoded with social, spiritual, political and environmental meanings, and these have a powerful effect upon patterns of water use and upon the relationships between water users and suppliers. This book makes an in-depth analysis of the meanings of water and considers how they are experienced and formed at an individual and societal level. Focusing on the River Stour in Dorset, Strang draws upon a wide range of data: ethnographic research, cultural mapping, local archives and folklore. She explores the controversies surrounding water ownership and management, and the social and political questions raised by water privatization in the UK. The topical nature of these issues and their global relevance make this book a vital contribution to contemporary research on water and an essential read for anyone with an interest in getting under the surface of one of the worlds most important social and environmental issues.

Search less and discover more. Unlock the best of Thailand with this compact, easy-to-use guide - perfect for planning your next Far East adventure Thailand is a vibrant blend of ancient tradition and everyday warmth. Find your favourite corner, where locals know which temples glow quietly at dawn, which street-food stalls to visit, and which island villages still move to an unhurried rhythm. Updated 2026. Skip the crowded nightlife strips and the touristy temple stops. This local expert Thailand travel guide reveals the must-see highlights and the hidden gems — like a family-run noodle shop down a Bangkok soi, forest monasteries where chanting drifts through the trees, and fishing villages where the morning catch is cooked beside the water. Discover hill towns wrapped in mist, jungle paths leading to hidden waterfalls, and neighbourhood markets where vendors greet regulars like family. Navigate Thailand’s buzzing cities and lush landscapes with Marco Polo’s signature pull-out maps, designed for seamless exploration. From Bangkok’s river ferries and skytrains to rural roads and island crossings, move confidently between golden temples, rainforest-clad mountains, rice fields, coral-fringed beaches, and slow-flowing rivers. Experience Thailand at its most authentic — welcoming, colourful, and deeply rooted in everyday life. What You’ll Discover: Secret Thailand experiences – peaceful temples, backstreet eateries, quiet islands, and villages beyond the tourist trail Thailand navigation mastery – Marco Polo’s pull-out maps covering cities, transport routes, islands, and scenic journeys Authentic Thai food culture – street-food classics, regional specialties, night markets, and seasonal flavours Thailand cultural confidence – customs, etiquette, and essential phrases for respectful, meaningful interactions Smart travel in Thailand – transport tips, budget advice, free viewpoints, and practical money-saving guidance Perfect for couples, families, and culture lovers seeking the real Thailand - this guide reveals why locals treasure everyday rituals, from morning alms rounds to evening meals shared roadside. From temple bells at sunrise to sizzling woks after sunset, discover a country where joy, spirituality, and community shape daily life. Thailand is more than beaches and street food - it’s the rhythm of markets waking at dawn, the calm of lotus-filled ponds, the kindness of small gestures, and the beauty found in simple moments. Find your way with Marco Polo.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! A BuzzFeed Best Young Adult Book of 2020 Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Serpent & Dove, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River. The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery. A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang-a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette's first love...and first betrayal. But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. As the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns-and grudges-aside and work together, for if they can't stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule.

'Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional' The must-read gift for every runner: a compelling meditation on the power of running and a fascinating insight into the life of this internationally bestselling writer. In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue, training log and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston. By turns funny and sobering, playful and philosophical, this is a must-read for fans of this masterful yet private writer as well as for the exploding population of athletes who find similar satisfaction in distance running. * Murakami's new book The City and Its Uncertain Walls is available now * 'There can never have been a book quite like this memoir of running and writing before. In its self-contained way, it's nothing less than an inspiration' Evening Standard 'Hugely enjoyable...You don't have to have run a marathon to be captivated' Sunday Telegraph 'Comical, charming and philosophical...an excellent memoir' GQ

The #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Crimson Moth(published as Heartless Hunterin North America) weaves an epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. 'Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever' Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows 'A tale comprised of deep emotion, sizzling romance, and a gripping mystery' Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Shadows Between Us Sing us a song of the forest, of the Wood King who rules there, and the tithe he demands... No matter how far Emeline Lark runs, the song of the forest reaches her, luring her away from her dreams of the stage and back to her small town and its superstitions. But every superstition is rooted in truth, and when her grandfather goes missing Emeline will be forced to return to Edgewood and the forest beyond. There, even Hawthorne Fell, a brooding tithe collector, cannot dissuade her from her path - a path that will lead her into the court of the fabled Wood King himself - and into a bargain with the deadliest price. Featuring a bonus chapter exclusive to print and digital editions. 'Darkly gorgeous and moving... full of curses and fae magic that will capture your heart and wrap it in thorns before setting you free again, forever changed' Evelyn Skye, New York Timesbestselling author of The Crown's Game Originally published in North America asEdgewood.

Butting heads leads to knocking boots in this wildly sexy enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, small town cowboy romance by Jessica Peterson. One year on a Texas ranch. One angry, ridiculously hot cowboy. One clause in a will that changes everything. Mollie Luck has run out of luck. When her estranged father unexpectedly dies, he leaves his massive cattle ranch to her--but not without a catch. To collect her inheritance, city girl Mollie will have to move back to the small-town Texas ranch she left as a child when her parents split and manage it for a full year. Needing the money to invest in her company, Mollie resigns herself to moving to cowboy country. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. But there's one giant roadblock to her plan: the ranch's grumpy foreman, Cash Rivers. Never mind how good he looks in his Wranglers and chaps; he's rude, growly, and wants Mollie gone. Working side by side in the Texas heat turns into moonlit nights, slow dancing cheek-to-cheek in dusty bars, and moments where the line between hate and hunger gets real blurry. But Mollie's stay in Hartsville is only temporary. And you know what they say about cowboys: They may break horses, but they also break hearts. Cash is the first standalone book in the steamy, interconnected Lucky River Ranch series, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage. Delicious tropes: Grumpy x sunshine Cowboy x city girl Forced proximity Enemies to lovers vibes Small town charm All the banter! Readers are buzzing: " Masterfully balanced the sweet and steamy moments...a captivating cowboy romance that left me breathless." -- Goodreads "My favorite cowboy romance--what an absolute gem!" -- Bookstagram "To any Chesnut Springs fans out there: READ THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW!!" -- Goodreads "I found a new favorite author. I was hooked from the first page." -- Bookworm "Jessica has set us up with a family of sexy cowboys, and Cash has me feral!" -- Spines and ReadWine

The riveting first novel in the thrilling series featuring wildlife ranger Nick Drake from award-winning author Dwight Holing.In the unforgiving silence of the high desert, a killer is turning gullies into graves. Nick Drake returned from Vietnam with a boxful of medals and a duffle bag packed with demons. Trained to kill but left to find his own way back into society, he flees to the High Lonesome of Eastern Oregon in search of a hard-won peace. As a wildlife ranger patrolling the vast, isolated refuges there, he expects his biggest conflicts to be stray cattle and low-level poachers. Then he finds the body. Deep in a sunbaked gully, a young girl has been ritually murdered and meticulously placed. The horrific discovery shatters Nick's illusion of sanctuary, plunging him back into humanity's heart of darkness. To stop a calculating killer from turning the desert gullies into a graveyard, Nick must weaponize the very instincts he's trying to escape. But in a pitiless territory where the heat sears and the silence judges, tracking a predator means confronting the darkness within himself. What readers are saying: "Smart, thrilling, beautifully written page-turners. A stunning love song to a remote land." "Prose that crackles like the unforgiving setting, building to a climax as powerful as a force of nature." "A masterful blend of high desert realism and deep respect for Native American culture, lore, and mysticism." "The storylines are absolutely riveting, keeping me up turning pages late into the night." "Nick Drake is wonderfully complex, gritty, and straight to the heart. A man to run the river of life with!"

Diese Sammlung für Solo-Posaune enthält eine umfangreiche Auswahl mit 101 Movie Hits die jeden Filmfan begeistern wird. Inhalt: (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (Dirty Dancing) A Man And A Woman (Un Homme Et Une Femme) (A Man And A Woman) A Time For Us (Love Theme) (Romeo And Juliet) Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) (Against All Odds) Alfie (Alfie) Axel F (Beverly Hills Cop) Baby Elephant Walk (Hatari!) Beauty And The Beast (Beauty And The Beast) Blaze Of Glory (Young Guns II) Blue Velvet (Blue Velvet) Born Free (Born Free) Call Me (American Gigolo) Can You Feel The Love Tonight (The Lion King) Can't Help Falling In Love (Blue Hawaii) Chariots Of Fire (Chariots Of Fire) Colors Of The Wind (Pocahontas) Come Saturday Morning (Saturday Morning) (The Sterile Cuckoo) Come What May (Moulin Rouge) Cups (When I'm Gone) (Pitch Perfect) Danger Zone (Top Gun) Dear Heart (Dear Heart) Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) Do You Know Where You're Going To? (Mahogany) Don't You (Forget About Me) (The Breakfast Club) End Of The Road (Boomerang) Endless Love (Endless Love) Everybody's Talkin' (Echoes) (Midnight Cowboy) Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (Waiting To Exhale) Eye Of The Tiger (Rocky III) Footloose (Footloose) Forrest Gump - Main Title (Feather Theme) (Forrest Gump) Glory Of Love (Karate Kid Part II) Hallelujah (Shrek) Happy (Despicable Me 2) Hello Again (The Jazz Singer) How Deep Is Your Love (Saturday Night Fever) I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow (O Brother Where Art Thou?) I Believe I Can Fly (Space Jam) I Just Called To Say I Love You (The Woman In Red) I Will Always Love You (The Bodyguard) I Will Wait For You (The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg) Jailhouse Rock (Jailhouse Rock) Kokomo (Cocktail) Let It Go (Frozen) Let The River Run (Working Girl) Live and Let Die (Live and Let Die) Love Theme From "St. Elmo's Fire" (St. Elmo's Fire) Luck Be A Lady (Guys And Dolls) Maniac (Flashdance) Mission: Impossible Theme (Mission: Impossible) Moon River (Breakfast At Tiffany's) More (Ti Guarderò Nel Cuore) (Mondo Cane) Mrs. Robinson (The Graduate) My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic') (Titanic) Nine To Five (Nine To Five) Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now Old Time Rock & Roll (Risky Business) Put Your Dreams Away (For Another Day) (The Frank Sinatra Show) Puttin' On The Ritz (Puttin' On The Ritz) Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be) (The Man Who Knew Too Much) Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid) Rock Around The Clock (American Graffiti) Say You Say Me (White Nights) Separate Lives (White Nights) Skyfall (Skyfall) Somewhere In Time (Somewhere In Time) Somewhere Out There (An American Tail) Somewhere My Love (Doctor Zhivago) Speak Softly Love (Love Theme) (The Godfather) Star Trek(R) The Motion Picture (Star Trek: The Motion Picture) Stayin' Alive (Saturday Night Fever) Summer Nights (Grease) Swinging On A Star (Going My Way) Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) (Top Gun) Tammy (Tammy And The Bachelor) Thanks For The Memory (Big Broadcast Of 1938) That's Amore (That's Love) (The Caddy) The Candy Man (Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory) The Dreame (Sense And Sensibility) The Heat Is On (Beverly Hills Cop) The John Dunbar Theme (Dances With Wolves) The Look Of Love (Casino Royale) The Music Of Goodbye (Out Of Africa) The Pink Panther (The Pink Panther) The Rainbow Connection (The Muppet Movie) The Shadow Of Your Smile (The Sandpiper) The Sound Of Music (The Sound Of Music) The Sweetheart Tree (The Great Race) The Way We Were (The Way We Were) Time Warp (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) To Sir With Love (To Sir With Love) Two Hearts Unchained Melody (Unchained) Up Where We Belong (An Officer And A Gentleman) When She Loved Me (Toy Story 2) When You Believe (From The Prince Of Egypt) (The Prince Of Egypt) When You Wish Upon A Star (Pinocchio) Where Do I Begin (Love Theme) (Love Story) Writing's On The Wall (Spectre) You Light Up My Life (You Light Up My Life) You Must Love Me (Evita)

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman, Isabel Allende, and Sarah Addison Allen, a family searches for the truth hidden in their past in this “expertly woven tale of family power, threaded with as much mystery as magic” (V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author). The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low, or why their matriarch won’t ever leave their home in Four Rivers—not for graduations, weddings, or baptisms. But when Orquídea Divina invites them to her funeral and to collect their inheritance, they hope to learn the secrets that she has held onto so tightly their whole lives. Instead, Orquídea is transformed into a ceiba tree, leaving them with more questions than answers. Seven years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways for Marimar, Rey, and Rhiannon, granting them unexpected blessings and powers. But soon, a hidden figure begins to tear through their family tree, picking them off one by one as it seeks to destroy Orquídea’s line. Determined to save what’s left of their family and uncover the truth behind their inheritance, her descendants travel to Ecuador—to the place where Orquídea buried her secrets and broken promises and never looked back. Alternating between Orquídea’s past and her descendants’ present, The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a “spellbinding tale, both timeless and fresh, that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Prepare to fall in love” (Kim Liggett, New York Times bestselling author).

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • KIRKUS PRIZE WINNER  • A LOS ANGELES TIMES BEST FICTION BOOK OF THE LAST 30 YEARS In development as a feature film to be produced by Steven Spielberg •  A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times Book Review, LA Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, TIME, and more. "Genius"—The Atlantic • "A masterpiece that will help redefine one of the classics of American literature, while also being a major achievement on its own."—Chicago Tribune • "A provocative, enlightening literary work of art."—The Boston Globe • "Everett’s most thrilling novel, but also his most soulful."—The New York Times When Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he runs away until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck has faked his own death to escape his violent father. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond.   Brimming with the electrifying humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a literary icon; this brilliant and tender novel radically illuminates Jim’s agency, intelligence, and compassion as never before. James is destined to be a major publishing event and a cornerstone of twenty-first century American literature.

The #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Crimson Moth(published as Heartless Hunterin North America) weaves an epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. 'Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever' Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows 'A tale comprised of deep emotion, sizzling romance, and a gripping mystery' Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Shadows Between Us Sing us a song of the forest, of the Wood King who rules there, and the tithe he demands... No matter how far Emeline Lark runs, the song of the forest reaches her, luring her away from her dreams of the stage and back to her small town and its superstitions. But every superstition is rooted in truth, and when her grandfather goes missing Emeline will be forced to return to Edgewood and the forest beyond. There, even Hawthorne Fell, a brooding tithe collector, cannot dissuade her from her path - a path that will lead her into the court of the fabled Wood King himself - and into a bargain with the deadliest price. Featuring a bonus chapter exclusive to print and digital editions. 'Darkly gorgeous and moving... full of curses and fae magic that will capture your heart and wrap it in thorns before setting you free again, forever changed' Evelyn Skye, New York Timesbestselling author of The Crown's Game Originally published in North America asEdgewood.

The #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Crimson Moth(published as Heartless Hunterin North America) weaves an epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. 'Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever' Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows 'A tale comprised of deep emotion, sizzling romance, and a gripping mystery' Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Shadows Between Us Sing us a song of the forest, of the Wood King who rules there, and the tithe he demands... No matter how far Emeline Lark runs, the song of the forest reaches her, luring her away from her dreams of the stage and back to her small town and its superstitions. But every superstition is rooted in truth, and when her grandfather goes missing Emeline will be forced to return to Edgewood and the forest beyond. There, even Hawthorne Fell, a brooding tithe collector, cannot dissuade her from her path - a path that will lead her into the court of the fabled Wood King himself - and into a bargain with the deadliest price. Featuring a bonus chapter exclusive to print and digital editions. 'Darkly gorgeous and moving... full of curses and fae magic that will capture your heart and wrap it in thorns before setting you free again, forever changed' Evelyn Skye, New York Timesbestselling author of The Crown's Game Originally published in North America asEdgewood.

In the latest in the New York Times bestselling series from Rhys Bowen and Clare Broyles, retired detective Molly Murphy Sullivan investigates the disappearance of a female scientist New York is busier than ever as two million visitors come to the city to witness the Hudson-Fulton celebration in 1909, marking the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River. Parades, exhibitions, carnivals, and a marvelous display of the wonders of the latest invention--electricity--across the city make for two straight weeks of celebrations, which Molly and her family, along with their friends Sid and Gus, are excited to enjoy. But Molly is secretly dealing with financial troubles. She is too proud to ask her friends for a loan, but when they want to hire her as a detective she jumps at the chance. Sid and Gus are hosting fellow Vassar graduates to take part in one of the parades but one of the women, a brilliant scientist, never shows up. It seems nobody knows where she is, including her husband. Is she trying to run away from her life or is it something more sinister? Why have the Vassar women really come to New York City? When Daniel asks Molly to spy on her friends and find out just what they are planning she finds her loyalties horribly divided. Then the parade turns deadly and only Molly has the tools to find out the truth.

This book contains the full text of the 16th, 17th and 18th stories in the Journey to the West series for people learning to read Chinese. The three stories told here are unchanged from our original versions except for minor editing and reformatting. In The Great Demon King, the Buddhist monk Tangseng and his disciples meet and try to outwit and overpower a demon who demands two human sacrifices each year. In The Thieves, Sun Wukong steals rice from an elderly villager and the pig-man Zhu takes three silk vests from a seemingly abandoned tower. These small crimes trigger a violent confrontation with a powerful monster. And in The Country of Women, the four travelers run into difficulties and temptations in a nation of women and girls. First, the monk Tangseng and his disciple Zhu become pregnant after drinking from the Mother and Child River. Later, the nation's queen meets Tangseng and pressures him to marry her. He barely escapes that fate, only to be kidnapped by a powerful female demon who takes him to her cave and tries to seduce him. The travelers must use all their tricks and strength to escape. The stories are written, as much as possible, using the 1200-word vocabulary of HSK4 plus several hundred additional words introduced in these books and earlier books in the series. It is presented in Simplified Chinese characters and pinyin, and includes an English version and complete glossary.

The New York Times bestselling series! A USA TODAY bestseller! Nothing can stop the demon tide. Don't miss the epic fourth book in The Black Witch Chronicles by critically acclaimed fantasy author Laurie Forest. Newly exposed as the Black Witch of Prophecy, Elloren Gardner Grey is on the run, not knowing if she'll find friends or foes. With her fastmate, Lukas Grey, either dead or in the hands of High Mage Marcus Vogel, Elloren knows the only chance of turning the tide of the coming war is to seek allies who will listen long enough not to kill her on sight. In the Eastern Realm, Water Fae Tierney Calix and Elloren's brother Trystan have joined the Wyvernguard to prepare for Vogel's attack. But Trystan is fighting on two fronts, as the most despised and least trusted member of the guard. And Tierney's bond with Erthia's most powerful river has exposed a danger even more terrifying than the looming war. The Black Witch is back, and the Prophecy is at hand. It's time to fight. But Vogel has one more earth-shattering revelation for them all. Books in The Black Witch Chronicles: The Black Witch The Iron Flower The Shadow Wand The Demon Tide The Dryad Storm Wandfasted (ebook novella)* Light Mage (ebook novella)* * Also available in print in The Rebel Mages anthology

August Monroe never wanted war-only to cross the river and train under a world-renowned chef. Then a Sovereign's unchecked rage cleaved the world in two and stole the only person who ever truly knew her. She should've drowned in grief. Instead, she sharpened her knives. When her mentor rises at the head of a growing Resistance, August refuses to stand aside. But war offers no clean lines, and patience runs thin. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the palace of a powerful Sovereign, stepping straight into the shadows of the magic that destroyed her world. But something ancient stirs in her blood-something the Fallen Stars would kill to possess. In a realm unraveling with secrets, magic, and betrayal, August will stop at nothing to find the people she loves-even if it takes everything she has, and even if everyone else gives up. Betrayal. Found Family. Feminine Rage. And a girl who refuses to break. This is August's story-and she'll walk through fire to make it her own. Auras of the Fallen Stars is for lovers of Epic and Romantic Fantasy, Found Family, Vast Worlds, Unique Magic, Political Divide, Relatable Main Characters and Feminine Rage. Fans of Strong Character Development as seen in The Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy, Women Scorned as seen in The War of Lost Hearts Series by Carissa Broadbent, and Vast Worlds as seen in The Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas will fall in love with The Descendants of the Stars Series.

Butting heads leads to knocking boots in this wildly sexy enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, small town cowboy romance by Jessica Peterson. One year on a Texas ranch. One angry, ridiculously hot cowboy. One clause in a will that changes everything. Mollie Luck has run out of luck. When her estranged father unexpectedly dies, he leaves his massive cattle ranch to her--but not without a catch. To collect her inheritance, city girl Mollie will have to move back to the small-town Texas ranch she left as a child when her parents split and manage it for a full year. Needing the money to invest in her company, Mollie resigns herself to moving to cowboy country. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. But there's one giant roadblock to her plan: the ranch's grumpy foreman, Cash Rivers. Never mind how good he looks in his Wranglers and chaps; he's rude, growly, and wants Mollie gone. Working side by side in the Texas heat turns into moonlit nights, slow dancing cheek-to-cheek in dusty bars, and moments where the line between hate and hunger gets real blurry. But Mollie's stay in Hartsville is only temporary. And you know what they say about cowboys: They may break horses, but they also break hearts. Cash is the first standalone book in the steamy, interconnected Lucky River Ranch series, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage. Delicious tropes: Grumpy x sunshine Cowboy x city girl Forced proximity Enemies to lovers vibes Small town charm All the banter! Readers are buzzing: " Masterfully balanced the sweet and steamy moments...a captivating cowboy romance that left me breathless." -- Goodreads "My favorite cowboy romance--what an absolute gem!" -- Bookstagram "To any Chesnut Springs fans out there: READ THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW!!" -- Goodreads "I found a new favorite author. I was hooked from the first page." -- Bookworm "Jessica has set us up with a family of sexy cowboys, and Cash has me feral!" -- Spines and ReadWine

Preorder now and receive this stunning DELUXE EDITION -featuring beautiful stained edges and a brand new bonus chapter destined to make readers everywhere fall even more in love. This breathtaking collectible is a must-have for any book lover. #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ciccarelli weaves the epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. "Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever." - Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows No matter how far she runs, the forest always comes for Emeline Lark, haunting her with its mysterious disappearances and its tales of fae magic. When her grandfather goes missing, Emeline is forced to venture into the woods to save him. There, Hawthorne Fell, a handsome and brooding tithe collector, brutally tries to dissuade her from searching, even as a magnetic spark ignites between them. Undeterred, Emeline enters the court of the fabled Wood King and makes a deal: her voice for her grandfather's freedom. Little does she know, she's stumbled into a curse that threatens the very existence of this eerie world she's now trapped in. To survive, she'll need to team up with the fiery yet secretive Hawthorne. If she fails, she'll lose everything she holds dear. Devastating and romantic, in Kristen Ciccarelli's A Dark Forgetting, everything has a cost. "Darkly gorgeous and moving... full of curses and fae magic that will capture your heart and wrap it in thorns before setting you free again, forever changed." - Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author of The Crown's Game Originally published in hardcover as Edgewood.