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Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last -featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and special cover design features. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. You don't really know a guy until you've vacationed with him... When Drew Wilson's ex-boyfriend Joel "Six" Bailey asks her to go on his family trip to Hawaii with him just as her life is falling apart, she decides it's the perfect time to give him another chance. The hitch? The Bailey family includes Six's rude older brother, Joshua-a hot-nerd doctor who has hated Drew since the moment they met and once suggested she'd steal the family silver. Drew is determined to win the Baileys over and give this thing with Six a fair shot...but Joshua is making that difficult. Not simply because he is in her way at every turn, but because-as one tropical adventure leads to the next-she's beginning to wonder if obnoxious, odious Joshua might be the brother she actually belongs with.

Ein Fest zum 60ten Geburtstag des Flugplatzes an der Stadtgrenze zu Köln. Außergewöhnliche Modelle in der Luft und am Boden. Hochwertiger Tischkalender zum Aufstellen mit 12 wunderschönen Bildern. Unsere Umwelt liegt uns am Herzen. Wir vermeiden Überproduktion und somit deutliche Abfallmengen, da wir bedarfsgerecht in Einzelfertigung in Deutschland (Made in Germany) produzieren. Wir halten unsere Transportwege kurz und sorgen für eine klimabewusste Logistik. 14 Seiten bestehend aus 1 Cover | 12 Monatsseiten | 1 Indexseite | Papprücken mit Aufstellerfunktion. Dieser erfolgreiche Kalender wurde dieses Jahr mit gleichen Bildern und aktualisiertem Kalendarium wiederveröffentlicht. Abbildungen: Januar: Great Lakes 1977 Februar: Schulgleiter SG38 März: Lockheed Electra April: Quax-Verein zur Förderung historischer Flugzeuge Mai: Schöne Unbekannte Juni: Antonov 2, der rote Baron, in der Luft Juli: Gelb und grün, 2 Oldies August: Der rote Baron beim Start September: Die Air Force mit Besatzung Oktober: de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk November: Focke Wulf 44 Dezember: Modell de Havilland School of Flying QUALITÄT - Hochwertiger Fotokalender mit 12 wunderschönen Motiven auf lichtbeständigem Bilderdruckpapier, robuste Spiralbindung. PERFEKTES GESCHENK – Kalender für Freunde und Familie, für Kinder und Erwachsene, jung und alt, zu Weihnachten, Geburtstag oder zwischendurch. VIELFALT – Bildkalender in verschiedenen Formaten, z.B. DIN A5, DIN A4, DIN A3 sowie DIN A2. Ob Naturmotiv, Gemälde oder Fotos, ideal für ein persönliches Wohlfühlambiente. Seltene Oldtimer, eine besondere Beobachtung auf dem Flugplatz Kurtekotten von Autor(in): Renate Grobelny

Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last -featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and special cover design features. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. But if the chosen one can slay the three-headed dragon- If the untamable beast does kneel at its new master's feet, and the light is tempted back from the darkness, then they shall awaken the protector of man. And the sun must swallow the shadows to bring a balance that reigns through the ages. When the lines between good and evil grow increasingly blurred, it becomes impossible to distinguish the heroes from the villains. Ophelia Hart must call on powers old and new to save her fated mates and to stop darkness from consuming the world. Promises will be made. Oaths will be sworn and secrets revealed. And those who are bound in blood have no option but to fight until the end. A war is coming. And everyone must choose a side.

Ein Fest zum 60ten Geburtstag des Flugplatzes an der Stadtgrenze zu Köln. Außergewöhnliche Modelle in der Luft und am Boden. Hochwertiger Wandkalender mit 12 wunderschönen Bildern. Unsere Umwelt liegt uns am Herzen. Wir vermeiden Überproduktion und somit deutliche Abfallmengen, da wir bedarfsgerecht in Einzelfertigung in Deutschland (Made in Germany) produzieren. Wir halten unsere Transportwege kurz und sorgen für eine klimabewusste Logistik. 14 Seiten bestehend aus 1 Cover 12 Monatsseiten 1 Indexseite Papprücken hinten Dieser erfolgreiche Kalender wurde dieses Jahr mit gleichen Bildern und aktualisiertem Kalendarium wiederveröffentlicht. Abbildungen: Januar: Great Lakes 1977 Februar: Schulgleiter SG38 März: Lockheed Electra April: Quax-Verein zur Förderung historischer Flugzeuge Mai: Schöne Unbekannte Juni: Antonov 2, der rote Baron, in der Luft Juli: Gelb und grün, 2 Oldies August: Der rote Baron beim Start September: Die Air Force mit Besatzung Oktober: de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk November: Focke Wulf 44 Dezember: Modell de Havilland School of Flying QUALITÄT - Hochwertiger Fotokalender mit 12 wunderschönen Motiven auf lichtbeständigem Bilderdruckpapier, robuste Spiralbindung mit Aufhängebügel. PERFEKTES GESCHENK – Kalender für Freunde und Familie, für Kinder und Erwachsene, jung und alt, zu Weihnachten, Geburtstag oder zwischendurch. VIELFALT – Bildkalender in verschiedenen Formaten, z.B. DIN A5, DIN A4, DIN A3 sowie DIN A2. Ob Naturmotiv, Gemälde oder Fotos, ideal für ein persönliches Wohlfühlambiente. Seltene Oldtimer, eine besondere Beobachtung auf dem Flugplatz Kurtekotten von Autor(in): Renate Grobelny

Ein Fest zum 60ten Geburtstag des Flugplatzes an der Stadtgrenze zu Köln. Außergewöhnliche Modelle in der Luft und am Boden. Hochwertiger Tischkalender zum Aufstellen mit 12 wunderschönen Bildern. Unsere Umwelt liegt uns am Herzen. Wir vermeiden Überproduktion und somit deutliche Abfallmengen, da wir bedarfsgerecht in Einzelfertigung in Deutschland (Made in Germany) produzieren. Wir halten unsere Transportwege kurz und sorgen für eine klimabewusste Logistik. 14 Seiten bestehend aus 1 Cover 12 Monatsseiten 1 Indexseite Papprücken mit Aufstellerfunktion. Dieser erfolgreiche Kalender wurde dieses Jahr mit gleichen Bildern und aktualisiertem Kalendarium wiederveröffentlicht. Abbildungen: Januar: Great Lakes 1977 Februar: Schulgleiter SG38 März: Lockheed Electra April: Quax-Verein zur Förderung historischer Flugzeuge Mai: Schöne Unbekannte Juni: Antonov 2, der rote Baron, in der Luft Juli: Gelb und grün, 2 Oldies August: Der rote Baron beim Start September: Die Air Force mit Besatzung Oktober: de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk November: Focke Wulf 44 Dezember: Modell de Havilland School of Flying QUALITÄT - Hochwertiger Fotokalender mit 12 wunderschönen Motiven auf lichtbeständigem Bilderdruckpapier, robuste Spiralbindung. PERFEKTES GESCHENK – Kalender für Freunde und Familie, für Kinder und Erwachsene, jung und alt, zu Weihnachten, Geburtstag oder zwischendurch. VIELFALT – Bildkalender in verschiedenen Formaten, z.B. DIN A5, DIN A4, DIN A3 sowie DIN A2. Ob Naturmotiv, Gemälde oder Fotos, ideal für ein persönliches Wohlfühlambiente. Seltene Oldtimer, eine besondere Beobachtung auf dem Flugplatz Kurtekotten von Autor(in): Renate Grobelny

'A moving and extraordinary evocation of the 20th-century tragedy of China... compelling' Guardian SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION AND THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE In Canada in 1991, ten-year-old Marie and her mother invite a guest into their home. Ai- Ming has fled China in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square protests. As her relationship with Marie deepens, Ai-Ming tells the story of her family in revolutionary China, from the crowded teahouses in the first days of Chairman Mao's ascent to the Beijing demonstrations of 1989. And she speaks of three musicians - the shy and brilliant composer Sparrow, the violin prodigy Zhuli, and the enigmatic pianist Kai - who struggled during China's relentless Cultural Revolution to remain loyal to one another and to the music they have devoted their lives to. Their fates reverberate through the years, with deep and lasting consequences for Ai-Ming - and for Marie. Do Not Say We Have Nothing magnificently brings to life one of the most significant political regimes of the 20th century and its traumatic legacy. 'A magnificent epic of Chinese history, richly detailed and beautifully written' Kate Saunders, The Times

For Marie-Ève Gaspardin, the Seaside Hotel is of paramount importance. The thirty-year-old has always been fully involved in the company founded by her father. It must be said that she hopes to lead the establishment one day, despite the clear preference of her patriarch for the beloved son, Joshua. Fortunately, Marie-Ève is a fighter ready to take up any challenge to satisfy the great Rodolphe G. Gaspardin and keep the hotel afloat despite some financial problems. However, her commitment is severely tested the day she meets her attractive new neighbor, Guillermo Voily. Their unusual meeting leads to a whole series of accidents, and Marie-Ève finds herself playing nurse at the same time when family revelations are multiplying, creating a stir at the hotel. Will the young woman manage to do everything simultaneously? Agnes Ruiz is the author of several best-sellers. She had huge success with her first novel "Ma vie assassinée". She writes for both adults and children. Her short stories featuring the investigations of detective Rachel Toury have also been very successful in Europe as well as North America. Several translations are available. She is originally from Normandy (France) and lived in Canada for almost 20 years.

Sixth edition, fully revised and updated. 'something of an institution . . . We highly recommend you get a copy for its amusing tone, on-the-nose criticism and Buxton's unerring nose for value' Master of Malt 'excellent' The Sunday Times 'a must-buy for whisky enthusiasts who prefer high-level expertise executed with humour and irreverence rather than lofty academic pretensions . . . accessible, funny and fact-packed' Robb Report 101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die is a whisky guide with a difference. It is not an awards list. It is not a list of the 101 'best' whiskies in the world in the opinion of a whisky expert. It is simply a guide to the 101 whiskies that enthusiasts must seek out and try in order to complete their whisky education. Avoiding the deliberately obscure, the ridiculously limited and the absurdly expensive, whisky connoisseur Ian Buxton recommends an eclectic selection of old favourites, stellar newcomers and mystifyingly unknown drams that simply have to be drunk. The book decodes the marketing hype and gets straight to the point; whether from Canada, India, America, Sweden, Ireland, Japan or the hills, glens and islands of Scotland, here are the 101 whiskies that you really want. Try them before you die - Slainte!

Ein Fest zum 60ten Geburtstag des Flugplatzes an der Stadtgrenze zu Köln. Außergewöhnliche Modelle in der Luft und am Boden. Premium Kunstdruck in Hochglanz in Museumsqualität. Damit die Papierbogen glatt an der Wand hängen, hat dieser hochwertige Kalender innovative Einstecktaschen. Sie schützen die großen Blätter vor Luftfeuchte-Effekten. Papier ist ein natürliches Material. Die Fasern reagieren auf Raumklimaschwankungen. Die Einsteckecken sollten daher nicht entfernt werden. Unsere Umwelt liegt uns am Herzen, daher setzen wir auf Einzelfertigung in Deutschland (Made in Germany) mit hochwertigen Materialien. 14 Seiten bestehend aus 1 Cover | 12 Monatsseiten | 1 Indexseite | stabiler Papprücken hinten | 1 transparente Schutzfolie Dieser erfolgreiche Kalender wurde dieses Jahr mit gleichen Bildern und aktualisiertem Kalendarium wiederveröffentlicht. Abbildungen: Januar: Great Lakes 1977 Februar: Schulgleiter SG38 März: Lockheed Electra April: Quax-Verein zur Förderung historischer Flugzeuge Mai: Schöne Unbekannte Juni: Antonov 2, der rote Baron, in der Luft Juli: Gelb und grün, 2 Oldies August: Der rote Baron beim Start September: Die Air Force mit Besatzung Oktober: de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk November: Focke Wulf 44 Dezember: Modell de Havilland School of Flying PREMIUM-LINIE - Brillanter Fotokalender mit 12 wunderschönen Motiven, Kunstdruck in Hochglanz in Museumsqualität. QUALITÄT - edle Materialien, stabile Rückwand mit 2 innovativen Einstecktaschen für eine optimale Präsentation an der Wand. PERFEKTES GESCHENK – Kalender für Freunde und Familie, für Kinder und Erwachsene, jung und alt, zu Weihnachten, Geburtstag oder zwischendurch. Seltene Oldtimer, eine besondere Beobachtung auf dem Flugplatz Kurtekotten von Autor(in): Renate Grobelny

'There's never been a more honest or raw memoir . . . and it may just save lives' Daily Mail 'Funny, fascinating, compelling . . . also a wonderful read for fans of Friends' The Times 'HI, MY NAME IS MATTHEW, although you may know me by my full name. My friends call me Matty.' So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who travelled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us . . . and so much more. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell - and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it - Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he's found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humour, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fuelled it despite seemingly having it all. 'An unflinching and often harrowing must-read for 90s pop culture fans' Guardian 'Written with Chandler's trademark sarcasm and self-deprecation' Telegraph 'A hopeful read . . . I started to think of [it] not as a celebrity memoir about addiction, but as an addiction memoir written by a man who understands his own history through the prism of showbiz' Independent

Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography Named a Best Book of the Year by The Observer Back in print, a "fusion of cool, clear-eyed prose and watercolors, photographs and painted portraits" ( Time Out New York ) by celebrated author and artist Leanne Shapton, on a sport that has shaped her life. Intimate with chlorinated space; weightless yet limited; closed off to taste, sound, and most sight; acutely aware of the clock: this is a swimmer's state. When ten-year-old Leanne Shapton joins an Ontario township swim team with her brother, she finds an affinity for its rhythms-and spends years training, making it to the Olympic trials twice. Swimming Studies reflects on her time immersed in a world of rigor and determination, routine and competition, pairing together contemplative essays and paintings. Vivid details of an aquatic life appear: adolescence in suburban Canada, dawn risings for morning practice, bus rides with teammates, a growing collection of swimsuits, dips in lakes and oceans. When she trades athletic pursuits for artistic ones, the metrics of moving through water endure. In these elegant and potent meditations, Shapton renders swimming as a mode of experiencing time, movement, and perspective, capable of shaping our lives in every environment.

'There's never been a more honest or raw memoir . . . and it may just save lives' Daily Mail 'Funny, fascinating, compelling . . . also a wonderful read for fans of Friends' The Times 'HI, MY NAME IS MATTHEW, although you may know me by my full name. My friends call me Matty.' So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who travelled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us . . . and so much more. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell - and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it - Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he's found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humour, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fuelled it despite seemingly having it all. 'An unflinching and often harrowing must-read for 90s pop culture fans' Guardian 'Written with Chandler's trademark sarcasm and self-deprecation' Telegraph 'A hopeful read . . . I started to think of [it] not as a celebrity memoir about addiction, but as an addiction memoir written by a man who understands his own history through the prism of showbiz' Independent

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER The BELOVED STAR OF FRIENDS takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this "CANDID, DARKLY FUNNY...POIGNANT" memoir (The New York Times) A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by Time, Associated Press, Goodreads, USA Today, and more! "Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty." So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who traveled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us. . . and so much more. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell-and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it-Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he's found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humor, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and eye-opening-as well as a hand extended to anyone struggling with sobriety. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and uproariously funny, this is the book fans have been waiting for.

*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 'Unputdownable' COSMOPOLITAN 'Addictive, nostalgic and comforting' CLAIRE DAVERLEY Pen and Alice, childhood best friends from Toronto, are in their first year at the University of Edinburgh. Each has come to the city for her own reasons. Pen knows her divorced parents back in Canada are hiding something from her. She believes she'll find the answer here in Scotland, where an old friend of her father's - now a famous writer known as Lord Lennox - lives. When she is invited to spend the weekend at Lennox's centuries-old estate with his enveloping, fascinating family, Pen begins to unravel her parents' secret, just as she's falling in love for the first time . . . Meanwhile Alice, an aspiring actor, sees university as her route to the West End and beyond. The star of this year's theatre production, she's making the most of the power she wields as an object of desire - until an affair with her tutor begins to slip from her control. Witty, warm and wildly unputdownable, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus is at once a love story and an irresistible mystery, a celebration of female friendship, and a study of how looking back can help us move forward. 'A book to lose yourself in' FRAN LITTLEWOOD 'Brimming with heart' JENNY JACKSON 'Luminous . . . as smart as it is delicious, as nostalgic as it feels fresh' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'A spellbinding debut about friendship, motherhood, first love, and the choices that bind us' CARLEY FORTUNE Readers love The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus 'A beautiful ode to youth , motherhood , and becoming ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Emotional and beautiful ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Ten stars !' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

UNBREAKABLE BONDS OF FAMILY AND LOVE ARE EXPLORED IN THIS BRILLIANTLY TENDER STORY FROM THE AUTHOR OF GUY'S GIRL ---- On the day she arrives in Canada for her older brother's wedding, Eliot Beck hasn't seen her family in three years. Eliot adores her wacky collection of siblings and in-laws, but there's a reason she fled to Manhattan and buried herself in her work - and she's not ready to share it with anyone. Eliot thinks she's prepared to survive the four-day wedding extravaganza - until she sees her best friend, Manuel , looking as handsome as ever. When they met as children, she felt like she'd found the missing half of her soul. She tried so hard not to fall in love with him. . . but did anyway. Manuel's presence threatens to infiltrate the fortress Eliot has built around herself. If she isn't careful, by the end of this wedding, the whole castle might come crumbling down. . . ---- READERS ARE LOVING HOW TO HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT 'Bring out your napkins and heavy weapons (hard drink, comfort food, cuddles, wishful thinking to relax) before starting and get ready to be shaken to the core!' 5 ***** Reader Review 'Broken and beautiful' 5 ***** Reader Review 'This book boldly approaches many sensitive subjects that make your heart bleed' 5 ***** Reader Review 'Incredibly raw and honest' 5 ***** Reader Review 'A beautiful story about family and love and fighting a hidden battle inside your own head' 5 ***** Reader Review 'I simply could not put this book down' 5 ***** Reader Review

A laugh-out-loud, genre-bending gay monster romantasy, in which a body-snatching alien is unwillingly transformed into a weedy prince and Isekai'd into a fantasy kingdom. But he isn't going to let that stand between him and total world domination. Or true love... From the USA Today bestselling author of Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die and perfect for fans of Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis and Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell. Protactinium-231 is a body-snatching alien whose crew have burned through the galaxy conquering planet after planet--or at least, they've been trying. They haven't been very successful. While attempting to conquer Canada (of all places), Protactinium gets on the wrong side of a god, who strips him of his alien body, transforms him into the weedy, useless Prince Proculo, and sends him to rule over a fantasy kingdom. With no tentacles, no physical prowess, and no allies, Proculo is forced to put aside his plans for world domination and join the battle between humans and half-human monsters that is ravaging his new home. After capturing the half-human, half-spider Tantalus, Protactinium falls desperately in love with his bristling muscles and sharp fangs. And Tantalus is an eager ally in Protactinium's mission to conquer the world. Together, they will be an unstoppable force--against new enemies and old friends alike.

The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People—the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands—fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls... But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. And they remained hidden until now... Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels in 1982 dollars, are buried. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full-color paintings and verses of THE SECRET. Are you smart enough? THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Since 1982, only three of the 12 casques have been recovered. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum, and the third was found in Boston in 2019 by a father and his two children. Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues.

Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl, who is sent by mistake to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The novel recounts how Anne makes her way through life with the Cuthberts, in school, and within the town. Since its publication, Anne of Green Gables has been translated into at least 36 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies, making it one of the best selling books worldwide. It was the first of many novels; Montgomery wrote numerous sequels, and since her death another sequel has been published, as well as an authorized prequel titled Before Green Gables. This prequel was written in 2008 by Budge Wilson to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the book series. The original book is taught to students around the world. The book has been adapted as films, television films, and animated and live-action television series. Musicals and plays have also been created, with productions annually in Europe and Japan.

OPTIONED FOR TELEVISION by Amazon MGM Studios From the publisher who brought you Fourth Wing comes your next romantasy obsession... WELCOME TO AMERY ACADEMY. SURVIVE THE TRIALS. HIDE YOUR POWER. DON'T FALL FOR THE ENEMY. For nineteen-year-old Poet Graves, obedience has always been survival. Raised among the ruling elite of New Manhattan and trapped in an arranged future she never chose, Poet arrives at Amery Academy knowing exactly what's expected of her: stay quiet, stay loyal, and never let anyone discover the dangerous secret hiding beneath her skin. Because the storms ravaging the wasteland beyond the city walls don't fear Poet. They obey her. Then she meets Rook-a mysterious outsider from the enemy faction her people were raised to hate. He's dangerous. Forbidden. And the first person who makes Poet want something more than survival. But Amery's brutal trials are designed to expose weakness, and someone is hunting the truth about Poet's power. If she loses control, she could destroy everything-including herself. Perfect for fans of: * Fourth Wing * Divergent * The Hunger Games * Red Rising * dystopian dark academia * forbidden romance * deadly trials * enemies-to-lovers tension Includes two bonus scenes from the Hero's POV Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. The Storm Breaker trilogy is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book 1: Storm Breaker Book 2: Storm Caller

In my calendar we go on a trip around the world that will take us to beautiful places throughout the year. We will visit an old monastery in Ethiopia, a beautiful temple in the jungle of Cambodia and enjoy the pulsating life of Dresden. Come with me on a journey to 12 places which you must have seen! High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine at the back This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations: January: Pingvellir, Iceland February: Agra, India March: Cape Town, South Africa April: Dresden, Germany May: Ho-Chi-Minh-City, Vietnam June: Nakhl, Oman July: Lalibela, Ethiopia August: Lake Louise, Canada September: Dambulla, Sri Lanka October: Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic November: Mexico City, Mexico December: Siem Reap, Cambodia QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Photo tour around the world, author: wkbilder

In 1922 Agatha Christie set sail on a ten-month voyage around the world. Her husband, Archibald Christie, had been invited to join a trade mission to promote the British Empire Exhibition, and Christie was determined to go with him. It was a life-changing decision for the young novelist, a true voyage of discovery that would inspire her future writing for years to come. Placing her two-year-old daughter in the care of her sister, Christie set sail at the end of January and did not return home until December. Throughout her journey, she kept up a detailed weekly correspondence with her mother, describing the exotic places and the remarkable people she encountered as the mission traveled through South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and Canada. Reproduced here for the first time, the letters are full of tales of seasickness and sunburn, motor trips and surfboarding, glamor and misery. The Grand Tour also brings to life the places and people Christie encountered through the photos she took on her portable camera, as well as some of the original postcards, newspaper cuttings, and memorabilia she collected on her trip. Edited and introduced by Agatha Christie's grandson, Mathew Prichard, and accompanied by reminiscences from her own autobiography, this unique travelogue reveals a new adventurous side to Agatha Christie, one that would ultimately influence the stories that made her a household name.

The Master Key System teach you that everything around us was first developed as a thought. Thought, therefore, is the powerful catalyst towards making any idea a reality. What would be possible if you could unlock your entire mental potential? The Master Key System is one of the classic works in the Science of Thought tradition. This book will not only leave you feeling good, but also thinking good. Charles F. Haanel discusses everything from how to feel healthy to how to become wealthy. Using precise logic and a consistent, common-sense frame-work, he shows us how to achieve that what we most desire. About the Author: Charles Francis Haanel (May 22, 1866 - November 27, 1949) was a noted American New Thought author, philosopher and a businessman. He is best known for his contributions to the New Thought Movement through his book The Master Key System. The Haanel family was of Swedish extraction, but had lived in Silesia, Prussia, before emigrating to Canada and thence to the United States. Haanel's book The Master Key System was published in 1912, when he was 46 years old. It is written in the form of a course in New Thought, mental development, financial success, and personal health. The book was heavily promoted in the pages of Elizabeth Towne's New Thought magazine The Nautilus. By 1933 it had allegedly sold over 200,000 copies worldwide. Haanel practiced the financial principles he preached, and was a self made success who owned several major companies. According to Stevens, writing in 1909 - he was president of the Continental Commercial Company, president of the Sacramento Valley Improvement Company, and president of the Mexico Gold & Silver Mining Company.

Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last -featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and special cover design features. This breathtaking collectible is only available as part of a LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. Summer nights can be full of surprises. As a single, unemployed, and unapologetic twenty-five year old mess, I came to the Hamptons this summer for one reason-to focus on myself and work out my quarter-life crisis. I didn't come here planning to sneak into a private party and meet a handsome stranger. I definitely didn't come here expecting for that stranger to be Preston Rhodes-billionaire and superstar quarterback for the Manhattan Mambas. And that's not even the crazy part. He asked me to be his pretend girlfriend for a week while his family is in town. He needed a date for his sister's wedding, and I'd never turn down the opportunity to be spoiled by a rich man. The only thing is, Preston's not very good at pretending. Now instead of discovering myself, I'm spending the week discovering what life would be like with him. Instead of focusing on me, I'm focusing on how he looks at me, how he touches me, how he wants me. But now that neither one of us is faking it, I only hope that we can hold on to what we have through the bright lights and summer nights.

TAI CHI / AGES 4-8 Tai Chi is fun for children because they can imagine they are playing with birds, tigers, monkeys, and dragons. They can even pretend they are flying. However, children also reap the many health, learning, and social benefits of Tai Chi--focused attention, enhanced creativity, and improved balance, circulation, and overall health--through the eight simple exercises introduced in Tai Chi for Kids. Inspired by his own son's excitement with Tai Chi at the age of only three, master teacher Stuart Olson appeals to the innate imagination and playfulness of children to teach them the eight basic forms of a Tai Chi practice. Children will love imitating the animals shown in the colorful and playful illustrations, and the photographs of Olson's 7-year-old son, Lee Jin, provide the perfect guide to each of the postures. Olson uses the language of a storyteller, wonderful animal metaphors that invite children to pretend, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions so that every child can enjoy such exercises as "Chasing the Monkeys Away," and "White Crane Cools Its Wings." The book is designed for children and parents to use together or for independent learning by older children. The book also includes an informative teaching tale of how Tai Chi first began. Tai Chi for Kids introduces children to a lifetime of physical fitness and good health. STUART ALVE OLSON has studied Tai Chi, meditation, and Chinese language for more than twenty-five years. Considered one of the leading authorities on Tai Chi, Stuart has published a number of books on the subject and has taught classes and workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. He presently lives in northern California. GREGORY CRAWFORD is a self-taught artist who has made his living as an illustrator and designer for more than thirty-five years. He has worked in advertising, magazine and book illustration, film, and television. He is also active in community theater and is a passionate amateur stonemason. Gregory lives in Vermont with his wife, Jacki, and their German shepherd, Athena.

INSTANT #1 NYT BESTSELLER STARRED Publishers Weekly Review STARRED Kirkus Reviews STARRED School Library Journal Review OPTIONED FOR FILM by Amazon MGM Studios The gods are dead. All that's left are the Players... The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her. When the Playhouse announces the spectacle of a lifetime-a chance for one mortal to steal a Player's immortality-Riven sees her last chance to live. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the competition. There, she finds Jude, the Playhouse's brilliant, merciless Lead Player, whose charm is as dangerous as his Craft, and strikes a deadly bargain to save her life. But with time running out and the Playhouse's secrets unraveling into a disturbing picture, Riven faces a grim possibility: she might not be the hero of her story after all. In fact, she may be the villain. Because the Playhouse doesn't just tell stories. It rewrites them. And Riven's might end in blood. Caraval meets One Dark Window in this lush and dark romantasy. ***Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.

UNBREAKABLE BONDS OF FAMILY AND LOVE ARE EXPLORED IN THIS BRILLIANTLY TENDER STORY FROM THE AUTHOR OF GUY'S GIRL ---- On the day she arrives in Canada for her older brother's wedding, Eliot Beck hasn't seen her family in three years. Eliot adores her wacky collection of siblings and in-laws, but there's a reason she fled to Manhattan and buried herself in her work - and she's not ready to share it with anyone. Eliot thinks she's prepared to survive the four-day wedding extravaganza - until she sees her best friend, Manuel , looking as handsome as ever. When they met as children, she felt like she'd found the missing half of her soul. She tried so hard not to fall in love with him. . . but did anyway. Manuel's presence threatens to infiltrate the fortress Eliot has built around herself. If she isn't careful, by the end of this wedding, the whole castle might come crumbling down. . . ---- READERS ARE LOVING HOW TO HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT 'Bring out your napkins and heavy weapons (hard drink, comfort food, cuddles, wishful thinking to relax) before starting and get ready to be shaken to the core!' 5 ***** Reader Review 'Broken and beautiful' 5 ***** Reader Review 'This book boldly approaches many sensitive subjects that make your heart bleed' 5 ***** Reader Review 'Incredibly raw and honest' 5 ***** Reader Review 'A beautiful story about family and love and fighting a hidden battle inside your own head' 5 ***** Reader Review 'I simply could not put this book down' 5 ***** Reader Review

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "The deft prose is enlivened by action sequences, as well, which are sure to draw readers into the central mystery."-Kirkus Reviews Fans of The Hunger Games, The Grace Year, and The Maze Runner will devour The Verdant Cage-a chilling dystopian thriller about what it takes to rebel when you discover your entire world is a lie. For as long as seventeen-year-old apothecary Rose Allgood can remember, the towering stone Wall surrounding Noah's Valley has protected her people. No one leaves. No one fights. And no one questions why. But their paradise has been hiding its thorns. When Rose's mother becomes the Valley's first murder victim and her twin brother is swiftly condemned, she alone is searching for the real killer. Determined to find the truth, she follows a trail of hidden messages, forbidden knowledge, and whispers of a past no one dares to remember. The deeper she digs, the more certain Rose becomes that her mother's death was no accident. That the Wall isn't just keeping something out. It's keeping something in. Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. The Verdant Cage series is best enjoyed in order. * Book #1: The Verdant Cage * Book #2: The Violet Maze

'Fascinating. . . This engaging book explores just how multiple languages are acquired and sorted out by the brain. . . Costa's work derives from a great fund of knowledge, considerable curiosity and solidly scientific spirit' Philip Hensher Spectator The definitive study of bilingualism and the human brain from a leading neuropsychologist Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet few of us understand how this extraordinary, complex ability really works. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? How do we learn - and forget - a language? In the first study of its kind, leading expert Albert Costa shares twenty years of experience to explore the science of language. Looking at studies and examples from Canada to France to South Korea, The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age. It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution. Drawing on cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research from his own laboratory in Barcelona as well from centres across the world, and his own bilingual family, Costa offers an absorbing examination of the intricacies and impact of an extraordinary skill. Highly engaging and hugely informative,The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works. Translated by John W. Schwieter

In 1922 Agatha Christie set sail on a ten-month voyage around the world. Her husband, Archibald Christie, had been invited to join a trade mission to promote the British Empire Exhibition, and Christie was determined to go with him. It was a life-changing decision for the young novelist, a true voyage of discovery that would inspire her future writing for years to come. Placing her two-year-old daughter in the care of her sister, Christie set sail at the end of January and did not return home until December. Throughout her journey, she kept up a detailed weekly correspondence with her mother, describing the exotic places and the remarkable people she encountered as the mission traveled through South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and Canada. Reproduced here for the first time, the letters are full of tales of seasickness and sunburn, motor trips and surfboarding, glamor and misery. The Grand Tour also brings to life the places and people Christie encountered through the photos she took on her portable camera, as well as some of the original postcards, newspaper cuttings, and memorabilia she collected on her trip. Edited and introduced by Agatha Christie's grandson, Mathew Prichard, and accompanied by reminiscences from her own autobiography, this unique travelogue reveals a new adventurous side to Agatha Christie, one that would ultimately influence the stories that made her a household name.

'Fascinating. . . This engaging book explores just how multiple languages are acquired and sorted out by the brain. . . Costa's work derives from a great fund of knowledge, considerable curiosity and solidly scientific spirit' Philip Hensher Spectator The definitive study of bilingualism and the human brain from a leading neuropsychologist Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet few of us understand how this extraordinary, complex ability really works. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? How do we learn - and forget - a language? In the first study of its kind, leading expert Albert Costa shares twenty years of experience to explore the science of language. Looking at studies and examples from Canada to France to South Korea, The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age. It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution. Drawing on cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research from his own laboratory in Barcelona as well from centres across the world, and his own bilingual family, Costa offers an absorbing examination of the intricacies and impact of an extraordinary skill. Highly engaging and hugely informative,The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works. Translated by John W. Schwieter