macmillan usa mai 2022 (53 résultats)

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Beach Reads Mary Kay Andrews delivers her next blockbuster, Hello Summer.It's a new season. Conley Hawkins left her family's small town newspaper, The Silver Bay Beacon, in the rearview mirror years ago. Now a star reporter for a big-city paper, Conley is exactly where she wants to be and is about to take a fancy new position in Washington, D.C. Or so she thinks. For small town scandals. When the new job goes up in smoke, Conley finds herself right back where she started, working for her sister, who is trying to keep The Silver Bay Beacon afloat-and she doesn't exactly have warm feelings for Conley. Soon she is given the unenviable task of overseeing the local gossip column, 'Hello, Summer.' And big-time secrets.Then Conley witnesses an accident that ends in the death of a local congressman-a beloved war hero with a shady past. The more she digs into the story, the more dangerous it gets. As an old heartbreaker causes trouble and a new flame ignites, it soon looks like their sleepy beach town is the most scandalous hotspot of the summer. 549 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Chief Inspector Armand Gamache returns to Three Pines in #1 New York Times bestseller Louise Penny's latest spellbinding novel, The Madness of Crowds.You're a coward.Time and again, as the New Year approaches, that charge is leveled against Armand Gamache. It starts innocently enough. While the residents of the Québec village of Three Pines take advantage of the deep snow to ski and toboggan, to drink hot chocolate in the bistro and share meals together, the Chief Inspector finds his holiday with his family interrupted by a simple request. He's asked to provide security for what promises to be a non-event. A visiting Professor of Statistics will be giving a lecture at the nearby university. While he is perplexed as to why the head of homicide for the Sûreté du Québec would be assigned this task, it sounds easy enough. That is until Gamache starts looking into Professor Abigail Robinson and discovers an agenda so repulsive he begs the university to cancel the lecture.They refuse, citing academic freedom, and accuse Gamache of censorship and intellectual cowardice. Before long, Professor Robinson's views start seeping into conversations. Spreading and infecting. So that truth and fact, reality and delusion are so confused it's near impossible to tell them apart.Discussions become debates, debates become arguments, which turn into fights. As sides are declared, a madness takes hold. Abigail Robinson promises that, if they follow her, ça va bien aller. All will be well. But not, Gamache and his team know, for everyone.When a murder is committed it falls to Armand Gamache, his second-in-command Jean-Guy Beauvoir, and their team to investigate the crime as well as this extraordinary popular delusion. And the madness of crowds. 593 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -A trans boy enters a throw-down battle for the title of Homecoming King with the boy he dumped last summer in ZR Ellor's contemporary YA debut.Jeremy Harkiss, cheer captain and student body president, won't let coming out as a transgender boy ruin his senior year. Instead of bowing to the bigots and outdate school administration, Jeremy decides to make some noise-and how better than by challenging his all-star ex-boyfriend, Lukas for the title of Homecoming King Lukas Rivers, football star and head of the Homecoming Committee, is just trying to find order in his life after his older brother's funeral and the loss of his long-term girlfriend-who turned out to be a boy. But when Jeremy threatens to break his heart and steal his crown, Lukas kick starts a plot to sabotage Jeremy's campaign. When both boys take their rivalry too far, the dance is on the verge of being canceled. To save Homecoming, they'll have to face the hurt they're both hiding-and the lingering butterflies they can't deny. 380 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Emiko Jean's New York Times bestseller and Reese Book Club Pick Tokyo Ever After is the 'refreshing, spot-on' (Booklist, starred review) story of an ordinary Japanese American girl who discovers that her father is the Crown Prince of Japan!Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit in-it isn't easy being Japanese American in her small, mostly white, northern California town. Raised by a single mother, it's always been Izumi-or Izzy, because 'It's easier this way'-and her mom against the world. But then Izumi discovers a clue to her previously unknown father's identity.and he's none other than the Crown Prince of Japan. Which means outspoken, irreverent Izzy is literally a princess.In a whirlwind, Izumi travels to Japan to meet the father she never knew and discover the country she always dreamed of. But being a princess isn't all ball gowns and tiaras. There are conniving cousins, a hungry press, a scowling but handsome bodyguard who just might be her soulmate, and thousands of years of tradition and customs to learn practically overnight.Izumi soon finds herself caught between worlds, and between versions of herself-back home, she was never 'American' enough, and in Japan, she must prove she's 'Japanese' enough. Will Izumi crumble under the weight of the crown, or will she live out her fairy tale, happily ever after Look for the bestselling sequel, Tokyo Dreaming, out now. 342 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Rediscover the book that launched a phenomenon!When it comes to Harry Potter's first year at Hogwarts, there's a lot to unpack-and that doesn't just include his Invisibility Cloak! In The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion: Volume I Sorcerer's Stone, first-time readers and longtime fans will discover deep and insightful analysis, Hermione-worthy commentary, and a Hogwarts library-sized collection of fun and magical Potter facts summoned from a variety of official sources.Whether you are studying with your class, re-reading for pleasure, or looking for a great fact to stump your friends at trivia night, this is the book for you!Discover & Explore:- Harry's four classmates who are never mentioned again.- Can owls use the Floo Network - Which character has a connection to Jane Austen - The real significance of 'Mars is bright tonight.'- On what day did Harry's first Quidditch match take place - How the Mirror of Erised arrived at Hogwarts.- What is the meaning behind Hagrid's name Presented by the dedicated minds behind the popular Alohomora! podcast, which has been downloaded by more than 7 million global listeners, there is always something new to ensnare your senses. From magical theories about the wizarding world to real-life literary references, this book will help you see Harry's incredible journey as if you're stepping onto the Hogwarts Express for the first time.again. 128 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -\*INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER\*\*INSTANT #1 INDIE BESTSELLER\*\*INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER\*From the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop and Red, White & Royal Blue comes a romantic comedy about chasing down what you want, only to find what you need.Chloe Green is so close to winning. After her moms moved her from SoCal to Alabama for high school, she's spent the past four years dodging gossipy classmates and the puritanical administration of Willowgrove Christian Academy. The thing that's kept her going: winning valedictorian. Her only rival: prom queen Shara Wheeler, the principal's perfect progeny.But a month before graduation, Shara kisses Chloe and vanishes.On a furious hunt for answers, Chloe discovers she's not the only one Shara kissed. There's also Smith, Shara's longtime quarterback sweetheart, and Rory, Shara's bad boy neighbor with a crush. The three have nothing in common except Shara and the annoyingly cryptic notes she left behind, but together they must untangle Shara's trail of clues and find her. It'll be worth it, if Chloe can drag Shara back before graduation to beat her fair and square.Thrown into an unlikely alliance, chasing a ghost through parties, break-ins, puzzles, and secrets revealed on monogrammed stationery, Chloe starts to suspect there might be more to this small town than she thought. And maybe-probably not, but maybe-more to Shara, too.Fierce, funny, and frank, Casey McQuiston's I Kissed Shara Wheeler is about breaking the rules, getting messy, and finding love in unexpected places.'An unfettered joy to read.' - The New York Times'McQuiston has done it again.' - USA Today'You won't want to miss.' - Good Housekeeping 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -FROM BESTSELLING AND PRINTZ-AWARD WINNING AUTHOR NINA LACOUR, PERFECT FOR READERS OF WRITERS AND LOVERS'A study of complex, modern love.Expertly illuminates the trauma that Sara and Emilie are both wrestling with, as well as their hope and healing.Lingers like a perfectly mixed cocktail.' -San Francisco Chronicle'A Carol for our times.' -Harper's BazaarSara Foster runs away from home at sixteen, leaving behind the girl she once was, capable of trust and intimacy. Years later, in Los Angeles, she is a sought-after bartender, renowned as much for her brilliant cocktails as for the mystery that clings to her. Across the city, Emilie Dubois is in a holding pattern, yearning for the beauty and community her Creole grandparents cultivated but unable to commit. On a whim, she takes a job arranging flowers at the glamorous restaurant Yerba Buena.The morning Emilie and Sara first meet at Yerba Buena, their connection is immediate. But soon Sara's old life catches up to her, upending everything she thought she wanted, just as Emilie has finally gained her own sense of purpose. Will their love be more powerful than their pasts At once exquisite and expansive, astonishing in its humanity and heart, Yerba Buena is a testament to the healing qualities of a shared meal, a perfectly crafted drink, a space we claim for ourselves. Nina LaCour's adult debut novel is a love story for our time.'Trailblazing.One of my personal favorite authors.' -Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop 293 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts introduces an unforgettable thief in an unputdownable new novel.Greed. Desire. Obsession. Revenge . . . It's all in a night's work. Harry Booth started stealing at nine to keep a roof over his ailing mother's head, slipping into luxurious, empty homes at night to find items he could trade for precious cash. When his mother finally succumbed to cancer, he left Chicago-but kept up his nightwork, developing into a master thief with a code of honor and an expertise in not attracting attention or getting attached. Until he meets Miranda Emerson, and the powerful bond between them upends all his rules. But along the way, Booth has made some dangerous associations, including the ruthless Carter LaPorte, who sees Booth as a tool he controls for his own profit. Knowing LaPorte will leverage any personal connection, Booth abandons Miranda for her own safety-cruelly, with no explanation-and disappears.But the bond between Miranda and Booth is too strong, pulling them inexorably back together. Now Booth must face LaPorte, to truly free himself and Miranda once and for all. 448 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Instant New York Times and USA Today bestsellerIndie Next Pick and LibraryReads PickFrom Rachel Hawkins, the New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs, comes a deliciously wicked gothic suspense, set on an isolated Pacific island with a dark history.'A literary pina colada.' -Entertainment Weekly'A high-octane thriller.' -New York Times Book Review (Staff Pick)ONE ISLANDBeautiful, wild, and strange-Meroe Island is a desolate spot in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with a mysterious history of shipwrecks, cannibalism, and even rumors of murder. It's the perfect destination for the most adventurous traveler to escape everything. except the truth.SIX VISITORSSix stunning twentysomethings are about to embark on a blissful, free-spirited journey-one filled with sun-drenched days and intoxicating nights. But as it becomes clear that the group is even more cut off from civilization than they initially thought, it starts to feel like the island itself is closing in, sending them on a dangerous spiral of discovery.COUNTLESS SECRETSWhen one person goes missing and another turns up dead, the remaining friends wonder what dark currents lie beneath this impenetrable paradise-and who else will be swept under its secluded chaos. With its island gothic sensibility, sexy suspense, and spine-tingling reimagining of an Agatha Christie classic, Reckless Girls will wreck you. 312 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -'A delicious, dark, adrenaline rush of a book. I'm already dying to see Charlie Hall's next con.' - New York Times bestselling author, Alix E. Harrow#1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black makes her stunning adult debut with Book of Night, a modern dark fantasy of betrayals, secret societies, and a dissolute thief of shadows, in the vein of Neil Gaiman and Erin Morgenstern.Charlie Hall has never found a lock she couldn't pick, a book she couldn't steal, or a bad decision she wouldn't make.She's spent half her life working for gloamists, magicians who manipulate shadows to peer into locked rooms, strangle people in their beds, or worse. Gloamists guard their secrets greedily, creating an underground economy of grimoires. And to rob their fellow magicians, they need Charlie Hall.Now, she's trying to distance herself from past mistakes, but getting out isn't easy. Bartending at a dive, she's still entirely too close to the corrupt underbelly of the Berkshires. Not to mention that her sister Posey is desperate for magic, and that Charlie's shadowless, and possibly soulless, boyfriend has been hiding things from her. When a terrible figure from her past returns, Charlie descends into a maelstrom of murder and lies.Determined to survive, she's up against a cast of doppelgangers, mercurial billionaires, gloamists, and the people she loves best in the world-all trying to steal a secret that will give them vast and terrible power. 306 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Mary Zaia's Mamba Forever collects wise words from one of the greatest basketball players in history, Kobe Byrant.Being successful means being relentless.Enter the mind of Kobe Bryant, the celebrated 'Black Mamba,' a competitor so laser focused on victory that his brain could not process failure. This moving collection of Kobe's most personal and insightful quotes on life, success, and the game of basketball will encourage you to push past your own struggles and achieve your greatest goals. With words straight from the heart of a champion to urge you onward, you'll never be at a loss for inspiration.- Enjoy more than 150 stirring quotes on determination, self-improvement, leadership, and a winning attitude- Look to Kobe for strength, confidence, and the courage to pursue your dreams- Celebrate the life of a basketball icon whose legacy lives on 160 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -\*INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER\*\*INSTANT #1 INDIE BESTSELLER\*\*INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER\*From the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop and Red, White & Royal Blue comes a romantic comedy about chasing down what you want, only to find what you need.Chloe Green is so close to winning. After her moms moved her from SoCal to Alabama for high school, she's spent the past four years dodging gossipy classmates and the puritanical administration of Willowgrove Christian Academy. The thing that's kept her going: winning valedictorian. Her only rival: prom queen Shara Wheeler, the principal's perfect progeny.But a month before graduation, Shara kisses Chloe and vanishes.On a furious hunt for answers, Chloe discovers she's not the only one Shara kissed. There's also Smith, Shara's longtime quarterback sweetheart, and Rory, Shara's bad boy neighbor with a crush. The three have nothing in common except Shara and the annoyingly cryptic notes she left behind, but together they must untangle Shara's trail of clues and find her. It'll be worth it, if Chloe can drag Shara back before graduation to beat her fair and square.Thrown into an unlikely alliance, chasing a ghost through parties, break-ins, puzzles, and secrets revealed on monogrammed stationery, Chloe starts to suspect there might be more to this small town than she thought. And maybe-probably not, but maybe-more to Shara, too.Fierce, funny, and frank, Casey McQuiston's I Kissed Shara Wheeler is about breaking the rules, getting messy, and finding love in unexpected places.'An unfettered joy to read.' - The New York Times'McQuiston has done it again.' - USA Today'You won't want to miss.' - Good Housekeeping 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND NATIONAL BESTSELLER. 'There's no such thing as a book you can't put down, but this one was close.' -Stephen King'Smart suspense at its very best.' -John GrishamTautly wound and expertly crafted, Two Nights in Lisbon is a riveting thriller about a woman under pressure, and how far she will go when everything is on the line.You think you know a person . . .Ariel Pryce wakes up in Lisbon, alone. Her husband is gone-no warning, no note, not answering his phone. Something is wrong.She starts with hotel security, then the police, then the American embassy, at each confronting questions she can't fully answer: What exactly is John doing in Lisbon Why would he drag her along on his business trip Who would want to harm him And why does Ariel know so little about her new-much younger-husband The clock is ticking. Ariel is increasingly frustrated and desperate, running out of time, and the one person in the world who can help is the one person she least wants to ask.With sparkling prose and razor-sharp insights, bestselling author Chris Pavone delivers a stunning and sophisticated international thriller that will linger long after the surprising final page. 436 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Michael Cunningham brings together his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel with the masterpiece that inspired it, Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway.In The Hours, the acclaimed author Michael Cunningham draws inventively on the life and work of Virginia Woolf and the story of her novel, Mrs. Dalloway, to tell the story of a group of contemporary characters struggling with the conflicting claims of love and inheritance, hope and despair. In this edition, Cunningham brings his own Pulitzer Prize-winning novel together with Woolf's masterpiece, which has long been hailed as a groundbreaking work of literary fiction and one of the finest novels written in English.The two novels, published side by side with a new introduction by Cunningham, display the extent of their affinity, and each illuminates new facets of the other in this joint volume. In his introduction, Cunningham re-creates the wonderment of his first encounter with Mrs. Dalloway at fifteen-as he writes, 'I was lost. I was gone. I never recovered.' With this edition, Cunningham allows us to disappear into the world of Woolf and into his own brilliant mind. 417 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -New York Times BestsellerLearn the Historically Proven Stitches Every Seamster Needs with Beloved Historical Fashion YouTuber Bernadette BannerWhether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernadette Banner's signature voice will guide you through all the traditional stitches and techniques you need to extend the life of your favorite pieces and take fashion intoyour own hands!From tips and tricks on choosing your materials and preparing your fabric for sewing to more complex techniques like mending small holes, adding pockets to garments, making your own buttons and beyond-this book has everything you need. Complete with step-by-step photos and insight into what alterations each sewing technique is best suited for, Bernadette walks you through every step of your sewing journey. For added inspiration, this book also includes profiles on exciting voices in the historic sewing community and their perspectives on how taking fashion into their own hands has changed their lives for the better. Make, Sew and Mend is the perfect foundation for beginner sewers to start making their fashion their own. 199 pp. Englisch.