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Originally published in 1970, Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox tells the story of the Fox Family. After twelve years, the Fox Family’s quiet home life proves too much for Mr. Fox’s natural animal instincts. When his young nephew arrives, Mr. Fox slips back into his old ways as a smart bird thief and, in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animal community as well. In Fall 2009, audiences will cheer as award-winning director Wes Anderson (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited) brings us his take on the tale: a blockbuster stop-motion animation film shot entirely in high definition. Starring the voice talents of George Clooney (Michael Clayton), Meryl Streep (Doubt), Bill Murray (Lost in Translation), and Jason Schwartzman (Marie Antoinette), the movie is sure to please fans of the original story as well as enchant new generations. Fantastic Mr. Fox: The Making of the Motion Picture is a family-friendly behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the film. Filled with photos, script pages, storyboards, and interviews with cast and crew, this book is a delightful and intriguing peek at the magic that happens as the filmmakers bring to life one of children’s literature’s most beloved characters: the outrageous, audacious, Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Let Ambrosia Hawthorn, author of the best-selling book The Spell Book for New Witches, and Sarah Justice expertly guide you as you advance in your magic journey. Are you no longer a baby witch? Do you already know the basics and wish to take your witchcraft to the next level? The Contemporary Witch helps you determine what path you’d like to specialize in and walks you through the next stage of your craft. This comprehensive book provides a brief primer for basic witchcraft to help those who are new witches, followed by an introduction to the many different types of witchcraft, where they overlap, and a quiz to help you decide which type fits you best! Explore 12 popular specialized types of witchcraft, complete with history, tools needed, and DIY spells to start you on your magic path and then bring you to the intermediate level. TRUSTED VOICES : Ambrosia Hawthorn is the best-selling author of The Spell Book for New Witches, which has guided tens of thousands of new witches on their witchcraft journey, and Sarah Justice is the managing editor of the extremely popular magazine Witchology QUICK REFERENCE CHARTS: Includes expansive reference charts listing common crystals, herbs, oils, and other tools to help build your own witch’s toolkit 12 WITCHCRAFT TYPES: Explore the history and background of 12 different types of witchcraft, including traditional, ceremonial, kitchen, cottage, hedge, green, cosmic, shadow, crystal, and wellness 35+ SPELLS AND RITUALS : Enhance your craft with 35+ spells and rituals, ranging from beginner to intermediate levels BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Features stunning illustrations throughout, including an inspirational altar illustration for your chosen witchcraft path

Full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, These Infinite Threads is the breathtaking sequel to the instant New York Timesand Sunday Times bestseller This Woven Kingdom With the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives. Kamran's grandfather, the king of Ardunia, lays dead, the terrible secret of his deal with the devil exposed to the world. Cyrus, the mysterious copper-haired royal, has stolen Alizeh away to Tulan, the neighboring kingdom where he rules. Cyrus has made his own deal with the devil-one that would require Alizeh to betray her feelings for Kamran if she's to reclaim the Jinn throne. Alizeh wants nothing to do with Cyrus, or his deal with Iblees. But with no means of escaping Tulan, and with the tantalizing promise of fulfilling her destiny as the heir to the Jinn, she's forced to wonder whether she can set aside her emotions-and finally become the queen her people need. Kamran, meanwhile, is picking up the pieces of his broken kingdom. Facing betrayal at every turn, all he knows for certain is that he must go to Tulan to avenge his grandfather. He can only hope that Alizeh will be waiting for him there-and that she's not yet become queen of Tulan. PRAISE FOR THIS WOVEN KINGDOM 'Master of YA fantasy' Pop Sugar 'Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.' - Kirkus Reviews "In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh's own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution."-Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours 'This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished - within hours, no less - and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. I cannot wait for more.' - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves

From the mind behind The House of the Spirits, The Wind Knows My Name and My Name is Emilia del Valle comes a guide on writing like no other. In Story Telling, renowned literary talent Isabel Allende delivers a craft-defining treatise on the art of 'magical storytelling'. You are a writer. This is your purpose. Allende has been writing for over fifty years, and has sold more than seventy-seven million books. Through writing her twenty-one novels, she has developed unique strategies that have helped her surrender to the process of writing, and create distinct characters and legendary plots in the way that only Allende can. These techniques will help any aspiring writer; and now, they can help you. In Story Telling, you will discover how to overcome fears of getting started, embrace the mysteries of magic and life in your work, feel the power of your own stories – because how can you expect to move a reader if you, the writer, aren't moved? – and find your unique voice. If you're a writer – or any kind of creative – seeking guidance and inspiration, this will help you unlock your potential. If your greatest desire in the world is to create, Story Telling will lead the way.

Bloomsbury presents Maryville, written and read by Joelle Taylor. A POETRY BOOK SOCIETY RECOMMENDATION 'Taylor's poetry is as dangerous as it is dexterous . . . A wildfire blazing free' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'Kaleidoscopic in its breath, structure and humanity . . . Both selfless and intimate' ANTHONY JOSEPH ----------------------------------------------------- From the T. S. Eliot and Polari Prize-winning author of C+NTO & Othered Poems comes an innovative collection exploring the scars, hopes and potentialities of dyke counterculture and the queer underground. With a vividly sketched cast of characters, award-winning poet Joelle Taylor uses the Maryville butch bar as a lens through which to consider the underground histories of queer London. The violence and pain of oppression and the beauty and intimacy of community are rendered in awe-inspiring high definition in a collection as filmic as it is familiar. A hybrid chronicle, magic trick, prayer and insurrection, Maryville conjures ghosts back to their bodies, a community to their feet. ----------------------------------------------------- 'Sexy, fearless – and ravishingly beautiful' NEIL BARTLETT 'One of the most powerful voices of our time . . . Joelle Taylor is a genius' CACONRAD

"In his latest pulp horror gem, Janz channels early Stephen King to twist the story of a secluded writers' retreat into something unique and thought-provoking." - Booklist Ten writers are selected for a summer-long writing retreat with the most celebrated and reclusive author in the world. Their host is the legendary Roderick Wells. Handsome, enigmatic, and fiendishly talented, Wells promises to teach his pupils about writing, about magic, about the untapped potential that each of them possesses. Most of all, he plans to teach them about the darkness in their hearts. The writers think they are signing up for a chance at riches and literary prestige. But they are really entering the twisted imagination of a deranged genius, a lethal contest pitting them against one another in a struggle for their sanity and their lives. They have entered into Roderick Wells's most brilliant and horrible creation. The Dark Game. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ava Reid comes a “masterful reimagining” (Publishers Weekly) of Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare’s most famous villainess, giving her a voice, a past, and a power that transforms the story men have written for her. “Lady Macbeth doesn’t retell Shakespeare so much as slice cleanly through it, revealing what was hidden beneath. I couldn't look away.”—Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of Starling House A CRIMEREADS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR The Lady knows the stories: how her eyes induce madness in men. The Lady knows she will be wed to the Scottish brute, who does not leave his warrior ways behind when he comes to the marriage bed. The Lady knows his hostile, suspicious court will be a game of strategy, requiring all of her wiles and hidden witchcraft to survive. But the Lady does not know her husband has occult secrets of his own. She does not know that prophecy girds him like armor. She does not know that her magic is greater and more dangerous, and that it will threaten the order of the world. She does not know this yet. But she will.

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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.

Available now in paperback from the world's bestselling author - A collection of passionate, true stories about the power of reading. 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD _________________________________ To be a bookseller or librarian . . . You have to play detective. Be a treasure hunter. A matchmaker. A brilliant listener. A person who creates a kind of magic by pulling a book from a shelf, handing it to someone and saying, 'You've got to read this. You're going to love it'. In this love letter to the heroes of literacy, James Patterson uncovers true stories from booksellers and librarians. Prepare to enter a world where you can feed your curiosities, discover new voices, and find whatever you need. Meet the smart and talented people who live between the shelves - and who can't wait to help you find your next great read. _________________________________ MORE PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

OLED evo für beeindruckende Kontraste und starke Farben Das 4K OLED evo Display liefert perfektes Schwarz und intensive Farben für ein beeindruckendes Seherlebnis. Dynamic Tone Mapping Ultra optimiert jede Szene in Echtzeit. So erlebst du Inhalte mit maximaler Detailtiefe. Leistungsstark dank αlpha 11 Gen3 4K AI Prozessor Der αlpha 11 Gen3 4K AI-Prozessor mit Dual AI Engine optimiert Bild und Ton automatisch für dich. Mit AI Super Upscaling werden Inhalte auf nahezu 4K-Niveau angehoben. So erhältst du jederzeit die bestmögliche Qualität. Einfach einschalten und genießen. Kinoerlebnis mit Dolby Vision und Dolby Atmos Dolby Vision sorgt für beeindruckende HDR-Bilder mit starken Kontrasten und feinen Details. Dolby Atmos mit FlexConnect liefert dazu einen immersiven Sound. Der Filmmaker Ambient Mode mit Raumlichterkennung passt Inhalte optimal an deine Umgebung an. So wird dein Wohnzimmer zum Heimkino. Gaming auf Top-Niveau mit bis zu 165 Hz Genieße flüssiges Gameplay mit bis zu 4K bei 165 Hz. Nvidia G-Sync und AMD FreeSync sorgen für ruckelfreie Abläufe ohne Tearing. VRR, ALLM und der Game Optimizer optimieren dein Spielerlebnis zusätzlich. So bist du jeder Situation immer einen Schritt voraus. Klare Sicht aus jedem Winkel Das reflektionsfreie OLED evo Display sorgt für klare Bilder auch bei schwierigen Lichtverhältnissen. Farben und Kontraste bleiben aus nahezu jedem Blickwinkel stabil. Das moderne Design fügt sich harmonisch in dein Zuhause ein. So genießt du maximale Flexibilität beim Fernsehen. Intelligente AI-Funktionen für deinen Alltag Mit AI Concierge, AI Voice ID und AI Chatbot wird dein TV noch persönlicher. Der αlpha 11 AI Prozessor passt Inhalte automatisch an deine Sehgewohnheiten an. Die AI Magic Remote mit AI Button ermöglicht dir schnellen Zugriff auf alle Funktionen. So wird dein TV zum smarten Begleiter im Alltag. Smartes Entertainment mit webOS 26 Mit webOS 26 und 4 Jahren Upgrade-Garantie bleibst du immer auf dem neuesten Stand. Über Apple AirPlay2, Works with Hey Google und das Home Dashboard steuerst du deine Inhalte und Geräte zentral. Hands-Free Voice Control macht die Bedienung besonders komfortabel. So wird Entertainment einfacher als je zuvor.

The return of a beloved classic, from the bestselling author of The Princess Bride! "This inventive, offbeat fable has a touch of magic about it."-Los Angeles Times Once upon a time, the gondoliers of Venice possessed the finest voices in all the world. But, alas, few remember those days-and fewer still were ever blessed to hear such glorious singing. No one since has discovered the secret behind the sudden silence of the golden-voiced gondoliers. No one, it seems, but S. Morgenstern. Now Morgenstern recounts the sad and noble story of the ambitions, frustrations, and eventual triumph of Luigi, the gondolier with the gooney smile. Here, in this brilliantly illustrated exposition of the surprising facts behind this all-but-forgotten mystery, S. Morgenstern reveals the fascinating truths about John the Bastard, Laura Lorenzini, the centenarian Cristaldi the Pickle, Enrico Caruso, Porky XII, the Great Sorrento, the Queen of Corsica-and, of course, the one and only Luigi. His tale will captivate you as much as his song! "Where The Princess Bride was lightheartedly brutal, this story is gently whimsical, well-complemented by Paul Giovanopoulos's zany drawings."-San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle

You think you know Misery? You've not seen anything yet . . . The republic faces annihilation, despite the vigilance of Galharrow's Blackwings. When a raven tattoo rips itself from his arm to deliver a desperate message, Galharrow and a mysterious noblewoman must investigate a long dead sorcerer's legacy. But there is a conspiracy within the citadel: traitors, flesh-eaters and the ghosts of the wastelands seek to destroy them, but if they cannot solve the ancient wizard's paradox, the Deep Kings will walk the earth again, and all will be lost. The war with the Eastern Empire ended in stalemate some eighty years ago, thanks to Nall's 'Engine', a wizard-crafted weapon so powerful even the Deep Kings feared it. The strike of the Engine created the Misery - a wasteland full of ghosts and corrupted magic that now forms a No Mans Land along the frontier. But when Galharrow investigates a frontier fortress, he discovers complacency bordering on treason: then the walls are stormed, and the Engine fails to launch. Galharrow only escapes because of the preternatural magical power of the noblewoman he was supposed to be protecting. Together, they race to the capital to unmask the traitors and restore the republic's defences. Far across the Misery a vast army is on the move, as the Empire prepares to call the republic's bluff. Blackwing is a gritty epic fantasy for fans of Mark Lawrence, Scott Lynch and Daniel Polansky. Readers can't get enough of Blackwing: 'A splendid debut that is brilliantly written and I found it amazingly difficult to put down. It superbly presents a completely original, complex and epic fantasy world with incredible and believable characters' Goodreads reviewer, 'Blackwing is, simply put, awesome. It's gritty, edgy, suspenseful, and often poignant' Nicholas Eames 'One of the greatest fantasy books I've read in my life. Perfect in every possible way. Ed McDonald is on a par with Joe Abercrombie and Brandon Sanderson' Goodreads reviewer, 'Quickly gained the rare distinction of being one of those books that felt as if it had been written especially for me . . . A remarkably assured fantasy debut that mixes of the inventiveness of China Mieville with the fast pace heroics of David Gemmell' Anthony Ryan 'Blackwing is a new entry into the Grim Dark Fantasy realm, and a well written one . . . Venture in if you dare' Robin Hobb 'From start to finish I was excited to read this book! . . . The story is continuously in motion and there is so much magic! All kinds even! . . . Read this epic debut!' Goodreads reviewer, 'This thing is just magnificent . . . an astonishingly accomplished debut' Peter McLean 'Ed McDonald is a great story-teller and as such its 360 odd pages fly by . . . well paced with incredible characters and a refreshing and original world and magic' Goodreads reviewer, 'Blackwing is a truly unique vision of a world, set with an eclectic mix of weaponry, technology and science and a brilliant magic system' Anna Stephens 'Like if Joe Abercrombie told a story in the voice of The Warden from Low Town . . . Will definitely be following up with the series' Goodreads reviewer,

Full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, These Infinite Threads is the breathtaking sequel to the instant New York Timesand Sunday Times bestseller This Woven Kingdom With the heat of a kiss, the walls between Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, the crown prince of the Ardunian empire, have crumbled. And so have both of their lives. Kamran's grandfather, the king of Ardunia, lays dead, the terrible secret of his deal with the devil exposed to the world. Cyrus, the mysterious copper-haired royal, has stolen Alizeh away to Tulan, the neighboring kingdom where he rules. Cyrus has made his own deal with the devil-one that would require Alizeh to betray her feelings for Kamran if she's to reclaim the Jinn throne. Alizeh wants nothing to do with Cyrus, or his deal with Iblees. But with no means of escaping Tulan, and with the tantalizing promise of fulfilling her destiny as the heir to the Jinn, she's forced to wonder whether she can set aside her emotions-and finally become the queen her people need. Kamran, meanwhile, is picking up the pieces of his broken kingdom. Facing betrayal at every turn, all he knows for certain is that he must go to Tulan to avenge his grandfather. He can only hope that Alizeh will be waiting for him there-and that she's not yet become queen of Tulan. PRAISE FOR THIS WOVEN KINGDOM 'Master of YA fantasy' Pop Sugar 'Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.' - Kirkus Reviews "In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh's own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution."-Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours 'This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished - within hours, no less - and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. I cannot wait for more.' - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves

Available together for the first time, Sarah Winman's first two stunning novels, WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT and A YEAR OF MARVELLOUS WAYS. Discover one of the UK's most eloquent and moving writers through her Sunday Times bestselling, critically acclaimed literary sensations. 'Winman's narrative voice is beautifully true' The Times If you've never read the phenomenon that is WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT, now is your chance. It's a book about a brother and sister. It's a book about childhood and growing up, friendships and families, triumph and tragedy and everything in between. More than anything, it's a book about love in all its forms. Then experience the sheer joy of A YEAR OF MARVELLOUS WAYS, a book that Rosamund Lupton described as 'a glorious poem of a novel'. This is a story about Marvellous Ways, an eighty-nine-year-old woman who sits by a creek in Cornwall, waiting for a last adventure. It's about Francis Drake, a young soldier who washes up there, reeling from war and broken-hearted. It's about the magic in everyday life and the lure of the sea, and how we carry on when grief comes snapping at our heels. Two stories. Two journeys. Two reading experiences you'll never forget.

'Inspiring' Waterstones 'Thrilling' Guardian 'Marries words and images to create a special echo of this country's rich past' The Times In Wild, Amy Jeffs journeys - on foot and through medieval texts - from landscapes of desolation to hope, offering the reader an insight into a world at once distant and profoundly close to home. The seven chapters, entitled Earth, Ocean, Forest, Beast, Fen, Catastrophe, Paradise, open with fiction and close with reflection. They blend reflections of travels through fen, forest and cave, with retelling of medieval texts that offer rich depictions of the natural world. From the Old English elegies to the englynion and immrama of the Celtic world these are stories that largely represent figures whose voices are not generally heard in the corpus of medieval literature: women, outcasts, animals. Illustrated with original wood engravings, evoking an atmospheric world of whales, wolves, caves, cuckoos and reeds, Wild: Tales From Early Medieval Britain will leave readers with a feeling of 'we stendream': delight in the wilderness. Saints: Medieval Legends of Heroes Humans and Magic is now available!

Do You Control Your Phone--Or Does Your Phone Control You? Within a few years of its unveiling, the smartphone had become part of us, fully integrated into the daily patterns of our lives. Never offline, always within reach, we now wield in our hands a magic wand of technological power we have only begun to grasp. But it raises new enigmas, too. Never more connected, we seem to be growing more distant. Never more efficient, we have never been more distracted. Drawing from the insights of numerous thinkers, published studies, and his own research, writer Tony Reinke identifies twelve potent ways our smartphones have changed us--for good and bad. Reinke calls us to cultivate wise thinking and healthy habits in the digital age, encouraging us to maximize the many blessings, avoid the various pitfalls, and wisely wield the most powerful gadget of human connection ever unleashed. Draws from many interviews with leading Christian thinkers, media ecologists, secular authors, and voices from the past Includes a foreword by John Piper, a popular speaker, author, and founder of desiringGod.org

Katherine Arden's bestselling debut novel spins an irresistible spell as it announces the arrival of a singular talent with a gorgeous voice. "A beautiful deep-winter story, full of magic and monsters and the sharp edges of growing up."-Naomi Novik, bestselling author of Uprooted Winter lasts most of the year at the edge of the Russian wilderness, and in the long nights, Vasilisa and her siblings love to gather by the fire to listen to their nurse's fairy tales. Above all, Vasya loves the story of Frost, the blue-eyed winter demon. Wise Russians fear him, for he claims unwary souls, and they honor the spirits that protect their homes from evil. Then Vasya's widowed father brings home a new wife from Moscow. Fiercely devout, Vasya's stepmother forbids her family from honoring their household spirits, but Vasya fears what this may bring. And indeed, misfortune begins to stalk the village. But Vasya's stepmother only grows harsher, determined to remake the village to her liking and to groom her rebellious stepdaughter for marriage or a convent. As the village's defenses weaken and evil from the forest creeps nearer, Vasilisa must call upon dangerous gifts she has long concealed-to protect her family from a threat sprung to life from her nurse's most frightening tales. Praise for The Bear and the Nightingale "Arden's debut novel has the cadence of a beautiful fairy tale but is darker and more lyrical."-The Washington Post "Vasya [is] a clever, stalwart girl determined to forge her own path in a time when women had few choices."-The Christian Science Monitor "Stunning . . . will enchant readers from the first page. . . . with an irresistible heroine who wants only to be free of the bonds placed on her gender and claim her own fate."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Utterly bewitching . . . a lush narrative . . . an immersive, earthy story of folk magic, faith, and hubris, peopled with vivid, dynamic characters, particularly clever, brave Vasya, who outsmarts men and demons alike to save her family."-Booklist (starred review) "An extraordinary retelling of a very old tale . . . The Bear and the Nightingale is a wonderfully layered novel of family and the harsh wonders of deep winter magic."-Robin Hobb

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER _ Are you ready to claim your destiny? _ A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first installment of an enthralling romantic fantasy series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King. Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job goes awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards-a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy. Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy's enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape-for a price. Kaelis believes that Clara is the perfect tool to help him steal a tarot card from the king and use it to re-create an all-powerful card long lost to time. In order to conceal her identity and keep her close, Kaelis brings Clara to Arcana Academy, introducing her as the newest first-year student and his bride-to-be. Thrust into a world of arcane magic and royal intrigue, where one misstep will send her back to prison or worse, Clara finds that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world-and her heart? Or will she take it for herself? TROPES Fake engagement _ Slow burn ____ Enemies to lovers ___ Forced proximity __ Magical school __ Morally gray _ Girlboss x cold royal _ x _ READERS ARE LOVING IT 'A stellar start to the series' _____ 'Absolutely wrecked me, in the best way' _____ 'Let me tell you, this romance does BURN' _____ 'This was so well crafted, and had me turning page after page' _____ 'A fresh voice in an an oversaturated world of dark academia romantasy' _____

¿The Someday Garden, the brand-new enchanting, magical romcom from Ashley Poston is available now!¿ 'I actually do not know the last time I sobbed THIS HARD at a book???' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Feral for them' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Sounds Like Love was EVERYTHING ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Ugh, I'm OBSESSED ' ¿¿¿¿¿ Two musicians. One song stuck in their heads. Can they change their tune...or will it end in heartbreak first? Joni Lark wants to create the melodies that get stuck in your head...and your heart. Her hometown has always given her surf, sand, and inspiration. But when her parents decide to close the family music venue, Joni's life begins to fall off key - she couldn't possibly write another song. Until a melody comes to her, half-formed, and with an imagined voice that she can't forget. But when the veryreal, veryaggravating man behind the voice shows up in Vienna Shores - Joni can no longer deny their inexplicable telepathic connection. To get out of each other's heads, they'll have to finish the song haunting them both. But there's just one problem - they can't agree on anything - and if they don't change their tune, it might just end in heartbreak first... Perfect for fans of: ¿ Grumpy x sunshine ¿ Songwriter x musician ¿¿¿¿ Slow burn ¿¿ Small seaside town ¿ Found family ¿ A dash of magic Readers are OBSESSED with Sounds Like Love: 'Ashley Poston never misses ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Well I didn't expect to be emotionally destroyed by a book again so soon...but here we are' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'My favourite Ashley Poston book so far. I loved it so so much.' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I was internally screaming ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Pure magic ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg this book!! My HEART ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'It had me hooked from the start ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' ASHLEY POSTON THE GENIUS YOU ARE!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Your favourite romance writers LOVE Ashley Poston: 'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story, full of beautiful, poignant characters ... at once touching, funny, breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' Ali Hazelwood 'The whimsy and what-ifs of Ashley Poston's novels have made her a must-buy for me!' Jodi Picoult 'Deeply romantic and delightfully whimsical, every page had me humming along. This story will be on repeat in my head for a while' B.K. Borison 'Romantic, deeply thoughtful, and exquisitely written, this one absolutely wrecked me' Annabel Monaghan 'Sounds Like Love is Poston at her breathtaking best... By the end of the book, I was ugly crying so hard, my cats left the room. Even heartbreak feels good in an Ashley Poston book' Lindsey Kelk

¿The Someday Garden, the brand-new enchanting, magical romcom from Ashley Poston is available now!¿ 'I actually do not know the last time I sobbed THIS HARD at a book???' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Feral for them' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Sounds Like Love was EVERYTHING ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Ugh, I'm OBSESSED ' ¿¿¿¿¿ Two musicians. One song stuck in their heads. Can they change their tune...or will it end in heartbreak first? Joni Lark wants to create the melodies that get stuck in your head...and your heart. Her hometown has always given her surf, sand, and inspiration. But when her parents decide to close the family music venue, Joni's life begins to fall off key - she couldn't possibly write another song. Until a melody comes to her, half-formed, and with an imagined voice that she can't forget. But when the very real, very aggravating man behind the voice shows up in Vienna Shores - Joni can no longer deny their inexplicable telepathic connection. To get out of each other's heads, they'll have to finish the song haunting them both. But there's just one problem - they can't agree on anything - and if they don't change their tune, it might just end in heartbreak first... Perfect for fans of: ¿ Grumpy x sunshine ¿¿¿¿ Songwriter x musician ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Slow burn ¿¿¿¿¿ Small seaside town ¿¿¿¿ Found family ¿ A dash of magic Readers are OBSESSED with Sounds Like Love: 'Ashley Poston never misses ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Well I didn't expect to be emotionally destroyed by a book again so soon...but here we are' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'My favourite Ashley Poston book so far. I loved it so so much.' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I was internally screaming ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Pure magic ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg this book!! My HEART ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'It had me hooked from the start ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' ASHLEY POSTON THE GENIUS YOU ARE!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Your favourite romance writers LOVE Ashley Poston: 'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story, full of beautiful, poignant characters ... at once touching, funny, breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' Ali Hazelwood 'The whimsy and what-ifs of Ashley Poston's novels have made her a must-buy for me!' Jodi Picoult 'Deeply romantic and delightfully whimsical, every page had me humming along. This story will be on repeat in my head for a while' B.K. Borison 'Romantic, deeply thoughtful, and exquisitely written, this one absolutely wrecked me' Annabel Monaghan 'Sounds Like Love is Poston at her breathtaking best... By the end of the book, I was ugly crying so hard, my cats left the room. Even heartbreak feels good in an Ashley Poston book' Lindsey Kelk

In strange and uncertain times, where better to turn than Octavia E. Butler? Her honest, wise and hopeful words are for anyone who wants to shape our future into something good. They live on this little book, brought to life with beautiful new artwork by Manzel Bowman. 'There's no single answer that will solve all our future problems. There's no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers - at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be' A legendary writer and Afrofuturist pioneer, Octavia E. Butler died in 2006. Her advice feels as timely now as it was when she first wrote this essay twenty-five years ago - prescient, grounded and enduring. Praise for A FEW RULES FOR PREDICTING THE FUTURE... 'A little gem of wisdom and art' 'Perfect, hopeful little book with beautiful illustrations' 'We all need the voice of Butler to give us a moment of clarity and reflection' 'What everyone needs to hear when they're feeling helpless' 'The art alongside this essay is stunning' 'Such an astute understanding of humanity and the world'

The ninth book of this dark urban fantasy series follows necromancer Eric Carter through a world of vengeful gods and goddesses, mysterious murders, and restless ghosts. Eric Carter has a lot on his plate. He's hunting the Oracle of Las Vegas, a literal talking head that manipulates the future to make its prophecies come true. But it has a new trick. It can change the past, too. Now Jazz Age Los Angeles is invading the present. Long gone buildings suddenly restored, decommissioned Red Car trains appearing on paved over tracks, miles of the city changing back to orange groves. Throw in a hundred-year-old doomsday cult, time magic, and a terrifyingly powerful spell to raise the dead and it makes for a busy week. Carter knows the Oracle is behind it all but he can't figure out how. Or why. But he better figure it out soon or he, the city, and everyone he knows might be wiped from existence. Cult Classic is noir urban fantasy at its finest, with a cutting voice, sharp wit, and a plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

'My current bedside book' Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Sunday Times bestselling author and Instagram sensation Jessica Urlichs returns with a new collection of beautifully observed poems about the ever-evolving journey of motherhood - the hard, the magic, and the fleeting. A mother is born the moment her children are, growing and blossoming alongside them. They Bloom Because of You is a celebration of that profound journey - a testament to the significance of mothering, and the quiet, extraordinary beauty of watching our children unfurl into who they are meant to be. Through words that have comforted millions, Jess Urlichs has become that gentle, unwavering friend - the voice that walks beside mothers through shimmering highs and the darkest, sleepless nights. In this new and deeply personal collection, her poetry resonates with fresh meaning as she reflects on the ever-changing joys and challenges of raising her growing family. Whether Jess's words have already touched your heart or you are discovering them for the very first time, this collection will leave you feeling held, seen, and deeply moved - with an ever-deepening love for your children and the journey of motherhood itself.

Koreanische Lesetexte - Niveau B2 - inkl. Audio-Dateien zum Download The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series is comprised of books that recompose classic Korean literary works to match the reading levels of students from beginner to advanced levels (A1~C2) so students can easily increase their Korean reading comprehension skills in a fun way. The seventh literary work in this series, “The Story of Jeon Woo-chi;” adapts a classic Korean novel about Jeon Woo-chi, who uses mysterious magic to help people in trouble and punish wicked members of the ruling class. As students enjoy reading this delightful and witty story about the magic that Jeon Woo-chi performs, they can naturally become familiar with vocabulary words and expressions that are essential at the intermediate level. In addition, through explanations about the historical background, students can understand the culture of that time period. Not only can students read the content, they can also listen to it by scanning QR codes to hear recordings of professional voice actors reading the story. Students can also use the English translations of the story and questions in the appendix at the end of the book to check their reading comprehension skills. The “Darakwon Korean Readers” series adapts classic Korean tales into modern Korean suitable for beginner to advanced levels. Each book presents vocabulary words and expressions that align with the standards of the International Standard Curriculum for Korean Language and Korean Language Education Vocabulary Content Development. Students can have fun as they easily read and understand each story. English translations of vocabulary words that are necessary for understanding the story are presented at the bottom of each page, as well as additional English explanations about grammar, expressions, and cultural background, allowing students to concentrate on reading without using a dictionary. In addition, students can easily check an English translation of the entire story in the appendix of the book. Students can listen to lively recordings done by professional voice actors by scanning the QR code on each page of the story. By looking at illustrations of the story’s main scenes and listening to the voice recordings, students can not only improve their listening skills, they can also vividly understand the emotions of the characters. Using a variety of questions in the book’s appendix, students can check their reading comprehension and practice sentence structures and vocabulary words that they should know for each corresponding level. In addition, students can compare various cultural situations with Korean culture through thought expansion questions based on the content of the story.

Winner of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing Winner of Derby Book Festival's - Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2025 Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2025 Illustrator Hoang Giang longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025 When Jeremiah plants a packet of sunflower seeds, the very last thing he expects is for the vines and leaves to grow overnight and burst through the ceiling of his apartment! As Jeremiah and his brother chase the magical plant up through the floors of their tower block home, they discover an array of curious neighbours who join in the adventure. But what could be waiting for them at the top of the building? And will Jeremiah find his voice to help the neighbours discover the true magic hidden within these sunflower seeds? A glorious celebration of the power of nature to bring communities together, from talented debut author Lanisha Butterfield and illustrator Hoang Giang. "An utterly stunning debut picture book about community, nature and the things that bring us together. Warmly written and gorgeously illustrated, Lanisha and Hoang are a perfectly synced storytelling duo." - Dapo Adeola, illustrator of LOOK UP! Selected for Book Trust's Great Book Guide 2024-2025 Shortlisted for the Teach Early Years Awards 2024

When it comes to love, sometimes the recipe needs a little magic. -------------------------- 'A cottagecore romcom of magical proportions. ' Lana Ferguson, The Nanny 'Pure magic' Jenna Levine, My Roommate is a Vampire 'A fabulous, very sexy novel. ' Kate Johnson, Hex and the City 'Truly a must-read and an author to watch.' Mae Bennett, Barely Even Friends -------------------------- Dina is a skilled kitchen witch and café owner, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But it's hard not to feel something is missing when you're cursed to hurt anyone who falls for you. Scott is a museum curator, recently back in London after a brutal breakup 2 years ago, and looking to make up for all the time he missed. He's determined to be perfect best man at his best friend's upcoming wedding, but his plans take an expected turn when he meets the bewitching maid of honour. After a weekend in the countryside full of peculiar hedge mazes, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there's no denying the chemistry between them. But there's just one problem: the hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger. Can Dina break the spell before it breaks both their hearts? Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Best Hex Ever is a cosy, and spicy spellbinding fantasy romance from an exciting new debut voice. -------------------------- 'With its big heart and message of self-acceptance, this book is like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day.' Olivia Dade, bestselling author of At First Spite 'Full of my favourite ingredients with just the right amount of sugar and spice. It's heartfelt, funny, and romantic - the perfect fall read!' Lyla Sage, bestselling author of Done and Dusted 'Like a perfect cup of tea or a joke told by a friend; this book is an absolute treat.' Sarah Rees Brennan, author of In Other Lands 'The chemistry between Dina and Scott leaps off the page . . . If you love a good fall read with all the spooky but cozy vibes, then you can't miss this one!' Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen 'Like a good chocolate croissant or honeyed briouat, Best Hex Ever is a sweet and deliciously layered treat' Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes 'The ultimate cup of hot chocolate; super sweet and extra steamy. Stir in some perfectly cosy witchy vibes (and a grumpy, cheese-obsessed cat) for quite literally the Best Hex Ever.' Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched

Let Ambrosia Hawthorn, author of the best-selling book The Spell Book for New Witches, and Sarah Justice expertly guide you as you advance in your magic journey. Are you no longer a baby witch? Do you already know the basics and wish to take your witchcraft to the next level? The Contemporary Witch helps you determine what path you’d like to specialize in and walks you through the next stage of your craft. This comprehensive book provides a brief primer for basic witchcraft to help those who are new witches, followed by an introduction to the many different types of witchcraft, where they overlap, and a quiz to help you decide which type fits you best! Explore 12 popular specialized types of witchcraft, complete with history, tools needed, and DIY spells to start you on your magic path and then bring you to the intermediate level. TRUSTED VOICES : Ambrosia Hawthorn is the best-selling author of The Spell Book for New Witches, which has guided tens of thousands of new witches on their witchcraft journey, and Sarah Justice is the managing editor of the extremely popular magazine Witchology QUICK REFERENCE CHARTS: Includes expansive reference charts listing common crystals, herbs, oils, and other tools to help build your own witch’s toolkit 12 WITCHCRAFT TYPES: Explore the history and background of 12 different types of witchcraft, including traditional, ceremonial, kitchen, cottage, hedge, green, cosmic, shadow, crystal, and wellness 35+ SPELLS AND RITUALS : Enhance your craft with 35+ spells and rituals, ranging from beginner to intermediate levels BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Features stunning illustrations throughout, including an inspirational altar illustration for your chosen witchcraft path

THE FIRST DAUGHTER IS FOR THE THRONE THE SECOND DAUGHTER IS FOR THE WOLF Hannah Whitten's debut For the Wolf was an instant New York Times bestseller and word-of-mouth phenomenon. Now, the eagerly awaited sequel, For the Throne, concludes her brilliant dark tale of love, magic and the secrets written in the stars. Red and the Wolf have finally contained the threat of the Five Kings, but at a steep cost. Red's beloved sister - Neve, the First Daughter - is lost in the Shadowlands. But Neve has an ally, even if it's one she'd rather never speak to again - the rogue king Solmir. Together they must journey across a dangerous landscape to find the mysterious Heart Tree - and finally claim the gods' dark, twisted powers for themselves. Praise for the Wilderwood Duology: 'I loved it! I was completely swept away by the world-building, the characters, and the delicate gorgeousness of the writing! A brilliant dark fantasy debut' Jodi Picoult 'Dazzling . . . This is sure to enchant' Publishers Weekly 'An unputdownable fairy tale that traces the boundaries of duty, love, and loss. A masterful debut from a must-read new voice in fantasy' Kirkus 'A glorious journey through woods deep and so very dark. A stunning debut' Erin Craig, author of House of Salt and Sorrow