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Read five letters and spells from practising witches in this beautifully illustrated book from renowned designer Annie Atkins, illustrated by Taryn Knight. Join five witches from across the globe as they prepare for showtime at the annual Big Witch Convention! There are potions to concoct, spells to cast and magical problems to solve... But when their work is interrupted by gaggles of local children looking for help, will the witches share their secrets? And will the children know if they're being tricked? Only one thing is certain, the magic IS real at the Big Witch Convention... Written in perky rhyming verse as a partner title to Letters from the North Pole, this delightfully spooky story from legendary film prop designer Annie Atkins is a spellbinding treat, beautifully illustrated by Taryn Knight. A delightfully spooky book for children 3+ featuring: - Features five real letters from the witches as they prepare for their convention - Beautifully designed spells straight from the witches' workshops - Ephemera, stamps and letterheads designed by legendary prop maker and film designer Annie Atkins

Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brilliant new work: an incisive investigation into gun violence, America's deadliest and most polarizing crisis. Why, when it comes to lethal violence, is America so different from the rest of the globe? The United States is wealthier, better educated, more technologically sophisticated, more religious than almost any of its peers in the developed world-all of which would suggest that it should also have the lowest levels of violence. Yet the opposite is true. In this bold new book, Malcolm Gladwell outlines the paradox, then walks the reader through a series of stories drawn from every corner of American life and culture from emergency rooms to Hollywood westerns to big-city police departments to Supreme Court oral arguments-looking for answers.

'Not just a readable, pacey account of an extraordinary individual and his quixotic quest ... but also a troubling exposé of the fragility of our entire financial system ... I loved it' Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland For fans of Bad Blood and The Big Short, the story of how one reclusive trading prodigy manipulated Wall Street and amassed millions from his childhood bedroom - then short-circuited the global market. A real-life financial thriller, Flash Crash gives panoramic insight into our economic landscape - its weaknesses, its crooks and its exploitable loopholes - and uncovers the remarkable, behind-the-scenes narrative of a mystifying market crash, a globe-spanning investigation into international fraud, and the man - Navinder Singh Sarao - at the centre of it all. Depending on whom you ask, Sarao was a scourge, a symbol of a financial system run horribly amok, or a folk hero: an outsider who took on the tyranny of Wall Street and the high-frequency traders.

From the bestselling author behind the addictive, EMMY and GOLDEN GLOBE-winning HBO sensation BIG LITTLE LIES comes a cocktail of family, friendship, and the fear of what could have been . . . 'Perfect summer read' REESE WITHERSPOON ______________ Six responsible adults. One day that changes everything. 'This is a story which begins with a barbecue in the suburbs . . .' In just one evening, a lifelong friendship will be in tatters, a marriage on the rocks and an innocent bystander dead. In just one evening, six lives will change for ever. ______________ 'Filled with so many twists and turns. Keeps you guessing until the very end. Perfect summer read' Reese Witherspoon 'You must clear a reading slot for this novel . . . Truly Madly Guilty is as brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive. No wonder Reese Witherspoon is such a huge Moriarty fan' Heat 'Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it ' Good Housekeeping 'A riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets' Woman & Home

This book is a great way to learn digital marketing without putting a huge sum of money to learn it. With the constant increase of internet users across the globe, the number of online-based/ web-based industries is increasing at a great speed. From uploading your photo on Instagram to putting your product for sale on OLX, you're doing digital marketing. If you're using your college and school name in your social media profile, again you're doing digital marketing. All you need is to learn more about it to make full use of digital marketing. You need not leave your job if you've one and also, you need not get a job if you're an expert in digital marketing. If you succeed to learn the basics of digital marketing then, people will approach you for their projects. Small things can make big differences.

Pre-order the pulse-racing new Jack Ryan thriller, TOM CLANCY THE COLDEST WAR, now! ________________ 'A top-notch novelist for anyone who loves a powerful story' Boston Globe The US President, along with most of the Cabinet and Congress, is dead. Dazed and confused, the man who only minutes before had been confirmed as the new Vice-President of the United States is told that he is now President. President John Patrick Ryan. With stunning force, Ryan's responsibilities crush on him. He must calm an anxious and grieving nation, all while attempting to reconstitute a Cabinet and a Congress with the greatest possible speed. But that is not all. Both within Washington DC and across the globe, there are those eager to act on the animosity towards the United States and others from Jack Ryan's past that harbour a grudge towards the new President himself. Soon they will present Jack Ryan with a crisis so big even he cannot imagine it. ___________ Reader reviews for EXECUTIVE ORDERS 'Tom Clancy at his best - political intrigue, military detail, plot' 'I do not know how he manages to keep all the plot lines so cohesive, but he does' 'I have read Clancy tales for years. This is amongst the best' 'Excellent Read. Lots of players and twists' 'I would recommend this to anyone, great book for taking on holidays, absolute bliss lying on a lounger at the beach, the water gently lapping and being engrossed in this book'

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch of modern times. Little Elizabeth loved dogs and horses and dreamt of living on a farm. But, one day, she heard chants on the streets. Her uncle Edward had renounced the crown, which meant her father would be the next king, and she, heiress, to the throne. From that day on, she had to learn how to one day be the queen. When she was only 13, World War Two broke out across the globe. Elizabeth bravely served as an ambulance driver, and after the war ended, she fell in love with and married the charming Prince Philip. In 1952, she was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, and for the next 60 years and more she would serve as a beacon of continuity, looking after her subjects and serving the country she reigned over.

¿ "A gift of a picture book that's at once nostalgic and fresh."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review In this enthusiastic celebration of all things BIRTHDAY, acclaimed author Julie Fogliano and award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson bring you the perfect birthday book! Join our excited narrator as she lists all the things that will make her birthday the BEST birthday. when's my birthday? where's my birthday? how many days until my birthday? i'd like a pony for my birthday and a necklace for my birthday. i'd like a chicken for my birthday. i'd like a ball to bounce and bounce. i'd like a big cake on my birthday with lots of chocolate on my birthday and lots of candles on my birthday 1,2,3,4,5, and 6! Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Honor Award When's My Birthday? is a School Library Journal Best Book , a Horn Book Fanfare Best Book, a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book , an NPR Best Book , a Chicago Public Library Best Book , and an ALSC Notable Children's Book.

From the bestselling author behind the addictive, EMMY and GOLDEN GLOBE-winning HBO sensation BIG LITTLE LIES comes a cocktail of family, friendship, and the fear of what could have been . . . 'Perfect summer read' REESE WITHERSPOON ______________ Six responsible adults. One day that changes everything. 'This is a story which begins with a barbecue in the suburbs . . .' In just one evening, a lifelong friendship will be in tatters, a marriage on the rocks and an innocent bystander dead. In just one evening, six lives will change for ever. ______________ 'Filled with so many twists and turns. Keeps you guessing until the very end. Perfect summer read' Reese Witherspoon 'You must clear a reading slot for this novel . . . Truly Madly Guilty is as brilliantly accomplished as it is dark, twisty and compulsive. No wonder Reese Witherspoon is such a huge Moriarty fan' Heat 'Straight-from-life characters, knife-sharp insight and almost unbearable suspense will have you racing through it ' Good Housekeeping 'A riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets' Woman & Home

Bloomsbury presents…Shipping Containerby Craig Martinread by Matthew BiddulphObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.The shipping container is all around: whizzing by on the highway, trundling past on rails, unloading behind a big box store even as you shop there, clanking on the docks just out of sight…. 90% of the goods and materials that move around the globe do so in shipping containers. It is an absolutely ubiquitous object, even if most of us have no direct contact with it. But what is this thing? Where has it been, and where is it going? Craig Martin's book illuminates the "development of containerization"—including design history, standardization, aesthetics, and a surprising speculative discussion of the futurity of shipping containers.Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Big Bang Theory oral history comes an in-depth and thoroughly reported exploration of its prequel, Young Sheldon , with major revelations about the show, behind-the-scenes stories from every cast member (yes, that includes the fan-favorite actors behind Dr. Sturgis, Veronica Duncan, Paige, and more), and all the heart that made the show beloved. When Young Sheldon debuted in 2017, no one could have anticipated how The Big Bang Theory prequel would take on a life of its own separate from the mothership. Sure, the now-beloved sitcom was the top-rated scripted show over its seven-season run on CBS, but it truly became a phenomenon when it hit Netflix (as well as TikTok and YouTube), eventually becoming the most streamed show of 2024. Fans of all age ranges and demographics were won over by the show's humor and heart, and the characters and young stars endeared themselves to both Big Bang devotees and viewers who were being introduced to the Cooper family for the first time. Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw's-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy is the surprising story of how the wholesome sitcom overcame major challenges off-camera to become a massive show beloved around the globe. Bestselling author and journalist Jessica Radloff delves into the cast and crew's real-life family dynamic behind the scenes, explores the often taboo subjects the writers didn't shy away from, and reveals all the stories behind Big Bang canon-rewriting controversies and the heartbreak and anger over the decision to end the series. She explores a mix of memorable episodes-from the Jon Favreau-directed pilot to Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik's return in the finale-through interviews with the entire cast, co-creators Chuck Lorre and Steve Molaro, writers, producers, guest stars-and even the real-life parents. Fans of the show will love this revelatory behind-the-scenes look into one of the most heartwarming television hits of all time.

First in the acclaimed series that launched Fox TV and Hulu's Murder in a Small Town : "Every bit as good as the novels of P. D. James and Ruth Rendell." - People This Edgar Award winner is "one of the best books of the year . . . a novel with a special sense of grace"( The Boston Globe). To Karl Alberg, the coastal town of Sechelt, just north of Vancouver, looks like the perfect place to soothe a psyche that's been battered by big-city police work. Bees buzz among the roses, and the local librarian is attractive, intriguing, and unattached. Perhaps he has at last come in from the cold. But sunny towns can conceal a lot of secrets-some of them bleak enough to make a man yearn for some nice straightforward urban crime. In 1986 L. R. Wright's The Suspect became the first Canadian novel to win an Edgar Award, beating out titles by Ruth Rendell and Jonathan Kellerman. It went on to become a cult favorite among mystery fans, who prized its delicately etched sense of melancholy and intriguing character studies of the cop, his quarry, and the enigmatic librarian who proves an unlikely bridge between the two. "Do yourself a favor and don't miss this one." - The San Diego Union "A writer of exceptional talent." - The Toronto Globe and Mail "Highly original . . . crime fiction at its most convincing." - Ottawa Citizen "A tight, beautifully written account." - Publishers Weekly "Splendid, with a plot that never palls and characters that quickly take up residence in your heart." - The Star-Phoenix

'Witty, tenderhearted, fervent' New York Times 'Difficult to define, impossible not to admire' Daily Telegraph 'An old-fashioned, big-hearted novel... somewhere between Trollope and Twain' Boston Globe 'Superb in scope and originality, a novel as good as one could hope to find from any author' Joseph Heller __________ 'The reason Homer Wells kept his name was that he came back to St Cloud's so many times, after so many failed foster homes, that the orphanage was forced to acknowledge Homer's intention to make St Cloud's his home.' Homer Wells' odyssey begins among the apple orchards of rural Maine. As the oldest unadopted child at St Cloud's orphanage, he strikes up a profound and unusual friendship with Wilbur Larch, the orphanage's founder - a man of rare compassion and an addiction to ether. What he learns from Wilbur takes him from his early apprenticeship in the orphanage surgery, to an adult life running a cider-making factory and a strange relationship with the wife of his closest friend.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Big Bang Theory oral history comes an in-depth and thoroughly reported exploration of its prequel, Young Sheldon , with major revelations about the show, behind-the-scenes stories from every cast member (yes, that includes the fan-favorite actors behind Dr. Sturgis, Veronica Duncan, Paige, and more), and all the heart that made the show beloved. When Young Sheldon debuted in 2017, no one could have anticipated how The Big Bang Theory prequel would take on a life of its own separate from the mothership. Sure, the now-beloved sitcom was the top-rated scripted show over its seven-season run on CBS, but it truly became a phenomenon when it hit Netflix (as well as TikTok and YouTube), eventually becoming the most streamed show of 2024. Fans of all age ranges and demographics were won over by the show's humor and heart, and the characters and young stars endeared themselves to both Big Bang devotees and viewers who were being introduced to the Cooper family for the first time. Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw's-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy is the surprising story of how the wholesome sitcom overcame major challenges off-camera to become a massive show beloved around the globe. Bestselling author and journalist Jessica Radloff delves into the cast and crew's real-life family dynamic behind the scenes, explores the often taboo subjects the writers didn't shy away from, and reveals all the stories behind Big Bang canon-rewriting controversies and the heartbreak and anger over the decision to end the series. She explores a mix of memorable episodes-from the Jon Favreau-directed pilot to Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik's return in the finale-through interviews with the entire cast, co-creators Chuck Lorre and Steve Molaro, writers, producers, guest stars-and even the real-life parents. Fans of the show will love this revelatory behind-the-scenes look into one of the most heartwarming television hits of all time.

Who needs friends when you've got MONSTERS?Everything was happening so fast and it was all so . . . mad. It was as if someone had taken reality, made it into a jigsaw, thrown the jigsaw on to the floor and then said, "Now, hurry up and put it all together!" as they danced all over the jigsaw pieces in a clown suit, blowing a trumpet.When Nelson's beloved big sister goes missing on a school trip, Nelson is devastated – he's not that good at making friends and his sister is the only person he can talk to. His parents join the search party and leave Nelson in the care of his mad uncle Pogo. Uncle Pogo is the caretaker of St Paul's Cathedral and it is here that Nelson stumbles across a machine, invented by Christopher Wren and buried for hundreds of years. Designed to extract the 7 deadly sins, the machine had a fault - once extracted, the sins became living, breathing monsters who would then follow the sinner around for eternity (unless they ate him first, in the case of the particularly sinful). Nelson accidentally extracts 7 deadly monsters from his own little soul. Ugly, cantankerous, smelly and often the cause of much embarrassment, Nelson's monsters are the last thing he needed in his life, but at least they're fairly harmless (he's a pretty good kid, on the whole). When he learns of their individual powers he realises the monsters can be put to good use, and together Nelson and the Deadly 7 set out on a quest across the globe to find and rescue his big sister. Somewhere along the way, Nelson realises that he finally has friends, even if they are smelly, lazy friends who like smashing stuff up.The Deadly 7 is a monster adventure by successful director Garth Jennings and is packed full of hilariously appealing illustrations.

Mutantkind is marked for X-cution in a blockbuster crossover! Life is as volatile as ever for the X-Men as Storm and Forge’s romance reaches a dramatic turning point, and the fates of the Morlocks and Mikhail Rasputin collide! Meanwhile, Mojo pits mutant against mutant, and secrets from Professor X’s past are revealed! But when Cyclops and Phoenix are kidnapped — and Cable seemingly assassinates Xavier — the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force go to war…with each other! Witness epic battles around the globe and on the moon as Mister Sinister’s subtle plan of vengeance on Apocalypse unfolds. And prepare for major revelations about the true identities of Cable and his twisted doppelganger, Stryfe! Featuring blood, angst, sacrifice and great big guns as Marvel’s mutant families dance to the villains’ twisted tune! COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #289-296, X-Men (1991) #10-16, X-Factor (1986) #84-86, X-Force (1991) #16-18 Written by Scott Lobdell, Jim Lee, Fabian Nicieza & Peter David Penciled by Whilce Portacio, Tom Raney, Rurik Tyler, Brandon Peterson, Jim Lee, Mark Texeira, Art Thibert, Andy Kubert, Jae Lee & Greg Capullo

A BEAUTIFUL TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING MASTERPIECE WITH A NEW PREFACE FROM THE AUTHOR 'A magnificent novel of humane breadth and wisdom, comic tenderness and political acuteness' Hermione Lee, chair of the Booker Prize judges High in the Himalayas sits a dilapidated mansion, home to three people, each dreaming of another time. The judge, broken by a world too messy for justice, is haunted by his past. His orphaned granddaughter has fallen in love with her handsome tutor, despite their different backgrounds and ideals. The cook's heart is with his son, who is working in a New York restaurant, mingling with an underclass from all over the globe as he seeks somewhere to call home. Around the house swirl the forces of revolution and change. Civil unrest is making itself felt, stirring up inner conflicts as powerful as those dividing the community, pitting the past against the present, nationalism against love, a small place against the troubles of a big world. 'Poised, elegant and assured . . . breaks out into extraordinary beauty' The Times 'Affecting and endearing, full of laughter and tears' Boyd Tonkin, Independent 'Briskly paced and sumptuously written . . . ponders questions of nationhood, modernity, and class, in ways both moving and revelatory' New Yorker

Bloomsbury presents In Plain Sight by C.J. Box, read by David Chandler.A gripping read from New York Times bestseller C.J. Box, author of the Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell series, now adapted into the hit TV shows Joe Pickett and Big Sky.When local ranch owner and matriarch Opal Scarlett vanishes under suspicious circumstances, Joe Pickett grows convinced that her family are responsible.In her absence, two of her sons, Hank and Arlen, battle for control of their mother's multi-million-dollar empire. The whole town is so caught up in the infighting that they seem to have forgotten that Opal is still missing.Determined to uncover the truth and prove one of the brothers murdered their mother, he is attacked and nearly beaten to death by Hank's new right-hand man on the ranch – a recently arrived stranger who looks eerily familiar...At first, Joe thinks the attack is connected to his investigation into Opal's disappearance, but he soon learns that someone else is after him – someone with a very personal grudge who wants to make him pay... for everything.Reviews for In Plain Sight'Box continues to write the sharpest suspensers west of the Pecos.' Kirkus'Has it all.' Toronto Globe and Mail'Ripping and thoughtful.' Baltimore Sun

Former CNN/CNN International Anchor and Business Correspondent Alison Kosik —recognised around the globe as the face of Wall Street for the network — found herself trapped in a failing marriage. The savvy mother of two, was terrified to leave her husband. Why? She didn't have the confidence to take on big financial decisions on her own. Despite spending her working hours explaining financial and business concepts, she had allowed her husband to take charge of all their big money decisions — from buying a house and how to finance it to their investments and retirement savings — and had no clue how to do any of it on her own.It sounds crazy, doesn't it?But Alison is far from atypical.It turns out plenty of educated and high-achieving women — married or single — avoid getting involved with managing their financial lives. In What's Up With Women and Money? Alison gives a step-by-step action plan on a variety of money topics. Alison also interviews dozens of women who share their cautionary tales of why avoiding money decisions can lead to bad outcomes.Alison also talks one on one with inspirational women like Sheryl Sandberg, Rebecca Minkoff, Jessica Alba, Barbara Corcoran, and Deepica Mutyala — women who inspire other women and help them gain confidence — to take control of their financial lives.Alison simplifies complicated financial topics of investing, car buying and paying down debt, breaking them down into easy to follow steps, with practical tidbits that make each page accessible, digestible and fun.By the end of What's Up With Women and Money?, women will not only feel empowered and confident about their finances, but they will also feel ready to take action after being motivated without judgment.

A BEAUTIFUL TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING MASTERPIECE WITH A NEW PREFACE FROM THE AUTHOR 'A magnificent novel of humane breadth and wisdom, comic tenderness and political acuteness' Hermione Lee, chair of the Booker Prize judges High in the Himalayas sits a dilapidated mansion, home to three people, each dreaming of another time. The judge, broken by a world too messy for justice, is haunted by his past. His orphaned granddaughter has fallen in love with her handsome tutor, despite their different backgrounds and ideals. The cook's heart is with his son, who is working in a New York restaurant, mingling with an underclass from all over the globe as he seeks somewhere to call home. Around the house swirl the forces of revolution and change. Civil unrest is making itself felt, stirring up inner conflicts as powerful as those dividing the community, pitting the past against the present, nationalism against love, a small place against the troubles of a big world. 'Poised, elegant and assured . . . breaks out into extraordinary beauty' The Times 'Affecting and endearing, full of laughter and tears' Boyd Tonkin, Independent 'Briskly paced and sumptuously written . . . ponders questions of nationhood, modernity, and class, in ways both moving and revelatory' New Yorker

Die baskische Geschichte der Welt Von Mark Kurlansky, dem Bestsellerautor von Cod, Salt, Birdseye und Paper – die aufschlussreiche Geschichte eines alten und rätselhaften Volkes. In einer kleinen Ecke Spaniens und Frankreichs, in einem Land, das auf keinen Karten ausser ihren eigenen verzeichnet ist, sind die Basken ein verwirrendes Paradoxon – sie sind die älteste Nation Europas, ohne jemals ein eigenes Land gewesen zu sein. Niemand konnte je ihre Ursprünge bestimmen, und selbst die Sprache der Basken, Euskera – die älteste in Europa – ist mit keiner anderen auf der Erde verwandt. Seit Jahrhunderten ist ihr Einfluss in nahezu jedem Bereich spürbar, von Religion über Sport bis hin zum Handel. Selbst heute erleben die Basken möglicherweise die bedeutendste kulturelle Renaissance in ihrer langen Geschichte, wie neue Kochbücher von den Köchen Alexandra Raij und Eder Montero, The Basque Book, und dem Gastronom Jose Pizarro, Basque, zeigen. Mark Kurlanskys Leidenschaft für das baskische Volk und sein lebendiger Blick für Details strahlen in diesem faszinierenden Buch durch. Wie Cod verbindet Die baskische Geschichte der Welt menschliche Geschichten mit wirtschaftlicher, politischer, literarischer und kulinarischer Geschichte zu einem reichen und heroischen Erzählung. Zu den grössten Errungenschaften der Basken: „Ein köstliches Porträt einer unheimlichen, unbezwingbaren Nation.“ – Newsday „Spannend, aufschlussreich und zum Nachdenken anregend.“ – The Boston Globe „Unterhaltsam und lehrreich… [Kurlanskys] Ansatz ist unorthodox, er mischt Geschichte mit Anekdoten, Gedichte mit Rezepten.“ – The New York Times Book Review Über den Autor Mark Kurlansky ist der Bestsellerautor der New York Times von vielen Büchern, darunter The Food of a Younger Land, Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World, Salt: A World History, 1968: The Year That Rocked the World, The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell und Paper: Paging Through History. Er lebt in New York City.

Die Herausgeber der Journey Prize Stories 20: Lynn Coady ist die gefeierte Autorin von Strange Heaven, Saints of Big Harbour, Mean Boy, The Antagonist und Watching You Without Me, zusätzlich zu den Erzählbänden Play the Monster Blind und dem mit dem Scotiabank Giller Prize ausgezeichneten Hellgoing. Sie ist ausserdem Herausgeberin von Victory Meat: New Fiction from Atlantic Canada. Sie lebt in Toronto. Heather O'Neills Lullabies for Little Criminals gewann 2007 den CBC Canada Reads und den Hugh MacLennan Prize und war Finalistin für den Governor General's Literary Award sowie den Amazon.ca First Novel Award. O'Neill, die zweimal für den Journey Prize nominiert wurde, lebt in Montreal. Neil Smith ist ein kanadischer Schriftsteller und Übersetzer. Sein Roman Boo, veröffentlicht 2015, gewann den Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction. Boo wurde auch für einen Sunburst Award und den Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award nominiert und war auf der Longlist für den Prix des libraires du Québec. Smith veröffentlichte 2007 sein Debütbuch, die Kurzgeschichtensammlung Bang Crunch. Es wurde von der Washington Post und dem Globe and Mail als eines der besten Bücher des Jahres ausgewählt, gewann den McAuslan First Book Prize der Quebec Writers' Federation und war Finalist für den Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction. Drei Geschichten aus dem Buch wurden ebenfalls für den Journey Prize nominiert. Smith arbeitet auch als Übersetzer, von Französisch nach Englisch. Die Göttin der Glühwürmchen, seine Übersetzung von Geneviève Pettersens Roman La déesse des mouches à feu, wurde für einen Governor General's Literary Award für Übersetzung nominiert.

Webtoons-a form of comic that are typically published digitally in chapter form-are the latest manifestation of the Korean Wave of popular culture that has increasingly caught on across the globe, especially among youth. Originally distributed via the Internet, they are now increasingly distributed through smartphones to ravenous readers in Korea and around the world. The rise of webtoons has fundamentally altered the Korean cultural market due to the growth of transmedia storytelling-the flow of a story from the original text to various other media platforms, such as films, television, and digital games-and the convergence of cultural content and digital technologies. Fans can enjoy this content anytime and anywhere, either purely as webtoons or as webtoon-based big-screen culture. Understanding Korean Webtoon Culture analyzes webtoons through the lens of emerging digital cultures and discusses relevant cultural perspectives by combining two different, yet connected approaches, political economy and cultural studies. The book demonstrates the dynamics between structural forces and textual engagement in global media flows, and it illuminates snack-culture and binge-reading as two new forms of digital culture that webtoon platforms capitalize on to capture people's shifting media consumption.

Discover the best runs and races around the globe with this beautifully illustrated, expertly curated collection from National Geographic. Runners of all skill levels—even those going from couch to 5k—will find something unforgettable among these 100 runs and races, including all six of the iconic World Marathon Majors to courses that traverse Hawaii, Iceland, and Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast. See you at the starting line! This extraordinary guidebook contains 100 of the best running routes around the globe. With one-of-a-kind experiences for every type of runner, from novices to seasoned marathoners, runners will find the best routes for scenic views, on-course entertainment, and new PRs. Including tried-and-true favorites, such as the Boston Marathon and a race through the Colorado’s Gardens of the Gods, you’ll also discover a variety of hidden gems and more, including: The Lewa Safari Marathon, an epic run through a conservation area in Kenya where you may spot the Big Five The Antarctica Marathon, a challenging, always-changing course at the end of the world The Bolder Boulder 10K, a feat of Rocky Mountain highs The Empire State Run-Up, a race to the top of one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers The Great Wall Marathon, a unique opportunity to run along a wonder of the world The Hood to Coast Relay, a Pacific Northwest classic that’s well worth the fatigue The Mount Blanc Ultra, a challenging course for all ultra runners And so much more! Along with everything you need to know about each of these bucket list-worthy tracks runs, you’ll also find expert travel advice for when to go, where to stay, what to eat, and what to do when you’re off the course. All that’s left to do is lace up your shoes and go!

The complete critical companion to AMC’s Emmy- and Golden Globe–nominated series Better Call Saul from the author of Breaking Bad 101 and The Sopranos Sessions "If you love Better Call Saul this book will be a great pal to hang out with while you muse upon it; if you like Better Call Saul then I think this book might make you love it! ” —Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman) Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by the AV Club Timed to the 10th anniversary of the first season, this ultimate companion book serves as a guide to the series’ greatness and place in pop-culture history as fans kick off celebratory rewatches and new fans discover the series for the first time. Saul Goodman v. Jimmy McGill: The Better Call Saul Critical Companion collects chief TV critic at Rolling Stone Alan Sepinwall’s critical essays on every episode of the Emmy- and Golden Globe–nominated series. Sepinwall covered Better Call Saul from start to finish, and conducted exhaustive interviews with creator Vince Gilligan and stars Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seahorn, reproduced here alongside new interviews with series cocreator Peter Gould. ​Across six critically acclaimed seasons, Better Call Saul surprised audiences and subverted Breaking Bad fans’ expectations for what a prequel/sequel series could be. Bob Odenkirk reprised his role as the morally compromised defensive attorney and revealed the tragic and inevitable downfall of Jimmy McGill, a small-time con artist with big dreams and even bigger schemes. Audiences were introduced to now iconic characters, including Rhea Seahorn’s Kim and Michael McKean’s Chuck, as well as villains like Tony Dalton’s Lalo, who rivaled Breaking Bad’s most sinister creations.

Eine triumphale Neuerzählung der Menschheitsgeschichte »Und so ist in dieser anderen Art der Kulturgeschichte auch eine zeitgemäße kleine, rebellische Kulturtheorie eingeschmuggelt, die uns vor dem Irrtum bewahren kann, dass mit der Kultur etwas nicht stimmt.« Thorsten Jantschek, Deutschlandfunk Kultur Auf einer Reise von der Chauvet-Höhle in Frankreich durch Nofretetes Ägypten, das klassische Griechenland, die Bibliotheken der Azteken, Ashokas Indien, das China der Tang-Dynastie und weitere Epochen: Diese leicht verständliche und unterhaltsame Big History des deutschamerikanischen Literaturwissenschaftlers Martin Puchner enthüllt die Entstehung und Gründe menschlicher Kultur – und wie kulturelle Aneignung dies ermöglichte. Wozu brauchen wir Kunst und Kultur überhaupt? Warum sollten wir uns mit unserer Vergangenheit beschäftigen? Martin Puchner erzählt mitreißend, warum wir nur durch Kultur in der Lage waren, unsere Fähigkeiten zu entwickeln , und wie sie durch unsere Begegnungen, kollektiven Verluste und Wiederentdeckungen, Innovationen, Nachahmungen und Übernahmen Gesellschaften über die Jahrhunderte vorangetrieben und unser Überleben gesichert hat. Kultur kann daher nicht als Ressource einer einzelnen Gruppe gesehen werden, sondern entsteht im Austausch mit anderen, als geliehene Form und Verschmelzung von Ideen – durch Zeichnen, Sprechen, Speichern von Wissen. Wie ein riesiges Recyclingprojekt werden kleine Fragmente aus der Vergangenheit hervorgeholt und neu genutzt. Anhand bisher unbekannter Beispiele ermöglicht Puchner einen spannenden, neuen Blick auf die Menschheit und liefert ein wichtigen Beitrag zur Debatte über Originalität und kulturelle Aneignung. »Eine deutliche Absage an diejenigen, die behaupten, dass Kultur Eigentum von Gruppen, Nationen, Religionen oder Ethien sein kann.« The New York Times »Dieses Buch ... ist ein Geschenk, das man genießen sollte.« The Boston Globe »Ein bemerkenswertes Buch.« Kwame Anthony Appiah »Ein halsbrecherischer, äußerst fesselnder Überblick über die Wege kultureller Überlieferung - wie Ideen, Geschichten und Lieder überleben, sich verändern, verschwinden, geliehen, verfeinert, übernommen und verbessert werden. Die Lektüre dieses Buches war wie ein Kurs in Geschichte der Geisteswissenschaften bei einem Weltklasse-Professor ... Ich habe auf jeder Seite Sätze unterstrichen.« Anthony Doerr

*WINNER OF THE BEST JACKET / COVER DESIGN AWARD 2025* - British Book Design & Production Awards 'A must for Lynch-pins.' - Empire An in-depth, richly illustrated exploration of the work and life of cinema and TV's greatest cult creator. Without David Lynch, our world would have been a much more ordinary place. As a filmmaker, screenwriter, designer, musician, visual artist and living avatar of all things uncanny, his influence pervaded every corner of our culture. Alongside his game-changing TV series 'Twin Peaks', Lynch also created big-screen masterpieces such as his DIY debut 'Eraserhead' and unconventional mystery thrillers 'Blue Velvet', 'Lost Highway' and 'Mulholland Drive'. But Lynch was also a cult figure in his own right, releasing albums under his own name, staging art shows, photography exhibitions and design showcases from LA to Milan, and sharing his spiritual philosophy and love of Transcendental Meditation with audiences around the globe. Published in a lavish, slip-cased edition, David Lynch: His Work, His World covers all aspects of this truly eclectic output while also exploring Lynch's many influences to tell the full story of how he worked, created, thought and lived. 'A testament to the enduring impact of his [Lynch's] work and a beautiful addition to any film enthusiast's collection.' - Horror Review, David Garrett

A curated selection of 200 exceptional destinations to add to your travel bucket list. Discover 200 unique locations that offer unforgettable poolside experiences. "Splash hits! From a Beverly Hills hotel to a South American pool so big you can SAIL on it, 12 of the most jaw-dropping swimming pools in the world." — Daily Mail  This book about the world's best swimming pools is a visual exploration that showcases 200 of the most remarkable and innovative pools from around the globe. From rooftop pools situated on skyscrapers or upscale hotels, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline while providing a luxurious and serene environment, to natural pools that harmonize with their natural surroundings, including those formed by rock formations, spring-fed pools, or pools nestled in forested areas. Discover pools that are architectural feats, incorporating innovative shapes, materials, and design elements that push the boundaries of traditional pool design. Through captivating photographs and informative text, the book highlights the architectural brilliance, design concepts, and unique features of these pools. It offers readers an opportunity to appreciate the aesthetic beauty, functional aspects, and cultural significance of these aquatic spaces, while also serving as a source of inspiration for travel, design, and leisure. The book serves as a travel guide tailored specifically to those seeking remarkable pool experiences.

Read along with the new TV drama, streaming now on FOX TV and Hulu! For fans of Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache Mysteries. "Wright is a master of the psychological thriller."--Booklist To Karl Alberg, a small town on Canada's Sunshine Coast looks like the perfect place to soothe a psyche that's been battered by too much big-city police work. Bees buzz among the roses, and the local librarian is attractive, intriguing, and unattached. Perhaps he has at last come in from the cold. But sunny towns can conceal a lot of secrets--some of them bleak enough to make a man yearn for nice straightforward urban crime. Certainly, that would be simpler than unraveling the brutal, unlikely, and unpremeditated murder of an eighty-five-year-old man! Winner of the 1986 Edgar Award, The Suspect remains a cult favorite among mystery fans, who are still captivated all these years later by L.R. Wright's deft and melancholic character study of a cop, his quarry, and the enigmatic librarian who proves an unlikely bridge between the two. "One of the best books of the year... a novel with a special sense of grace." --Boston Globe

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of modern times. Little Elizabeth loved dogs and horses and dreamed of living on a farm. But, one day, she heard chants on the streets. Her uncle Edward had renounced the Crown, which meant her father would be the next king, and she heiress to the throne. From that day on, she had to learn how to one day be the queen . When she was only 13, World War Two broke out across the globe. Elizabeth bravely served as an ambulance driver , and after the war ended, she fell in love with and married the charming Prince Philip . In 1952, she was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, and for the next 70 years she would serve as a beacon of continuity, looking after her subjects and serving the country she reigned over. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back , including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the monarch’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets . Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!