Simon schuster aug 2026 (223 résultats)

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby's Worry. Mia feels alone; so alone that it's as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with color and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger the bridges become, opening up a world of connection and hope. Because a book can take you anywhere. Celebrate the power of books and reading in this moving picture book by Tom Percival, author of Ruby's Worry and The Invisible, among many more.; Bilderbuch 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby's Worry. Mia feels alone; so alone that it's as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with color and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger the bridges become, opening up a world of connection and hope. Because a book can take you anywhere. Celebrate the power of books and reading in this moving picture book by Tom Percival, author of Ruby's Worry and The Invisible, among many more.; Bilderbuch 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan returns in a case that will test her to her limit.OF ALL THE CREATURES IN THE WORLD, ONLY HUMANS HAVE THE CAPACITY FOR EVIL.Small animals have been turning up throughout Charlotte, North Carolina, mutilated and displayed in the same bizarre manner. Now it seems the perp is upping the ante. When Temperance Brennan visits the latest crime scene, she finds that the victim is a dog. Somebody's pet.Vowing to find whoever is responsible, Tempe is disturbed to learn from a forensic psychologist that the escalating pattern of aggression suggests even more macabre discoveries to come. And then it happens. A woman is found disfigured and posed in a manner that mimics the earlier killings. As Tempe follows the horrifying clues to a shocking conclusion, she finds herself forced to confront an increasingly terrifying question.What is pure evil PRAISE FOR KATHY REICHS:'This page-turning series never lets the reader down' HARLAN COBEN'One of my favourite writers' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Kathy Reichs and Tempe Brennan have thrilled readers with pacey, mazey tales . . . We readers are truly grateful' IAN RANKIN 288 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan returns in a case that will test her to her limit.OF ALL THE CREATURES IN THE WORLD, ONLY HUMANS HAVE THE CAPACITY FOR EVIL.Small animals have been turning up throughout Charlotte, North Carolina, mutilated and displayed in the same bizarre manner. Now it seems the perp is upping the ante. When Temperance Brennan visits the latest crime scene, she finds that the victim is a dog. Somebody's pet.Vowing to find whoever is responsible, Tempe is disturbed to learn from a forensic psychologist that the escalating pattern of aggression suggests even more macabre discoveries to come. And then it happens. A woman is found disfigured and posed in a manner that mimics the earlier killings. As Tempe follows the horrifying clues to a shocking conclusion, she finds herself forced to confront an increasingly terrifying question.What is pure evil PRAISE FOR KATHY REICHS:'This page-turning series never lets the reader down' HARLAN COBEN'One of my favourite writers' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Kathy Reichs and Tempe Brennan have thrilled readers with pacey, mazey tales . . . We readers are truly grateful' IAN RANKIN 288 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -'A BOLD, BLOODY, RIOTOUS SAPPHIC ROMANTASY' - The GuardianQ: What is your Roman Empire A:A sapphic, feminist romantasy, set in the age of ancient Rome.The Roman Goddesses have grown weary of the rule of Gods and men.Theyseek to change the fortune of the world by backing a brilliant young woman.In Pompeii, Gia dreams of being a female Gladiator, but there is no such thing.When she wins the favour of Claudia - the beautiful daughter of the Emperor - her star begins to rise in the arena, but so does the risk to her life.Together, the girls must battle conspiracies to overthrow the Empire, and their growing feelings for one another. Feelings the Goddesses had not planned on.A scintillating and enchanting new series, perfect for fans of Powerless, Lore and Crescent City. 464 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -'A BOLD, BLOODY, RIOTOUS SAPPHIC ROMANTASY' - The GuardianQ: What is your Roman Empire A:A sapphic, feminist romantasy, set in the age of ancient Rome.The Roman Goddesses have grown weary of the rule of Gods and men.Theyseek to change the fortune of the world by backing a brilliant young woman.In Pompeii, Gia dreams of being a female Gladiator, but there is no such thing.When she wins the favour of Claudia - the beautiful daughter of the Emperor - her star begins to rise in the arena, but so does the risk to her life.Together, the girls must battle conspiracies to overthrow the Empire, and their growing feelings for one another. Feelings the Goddesses had not planned on.A scintillating and enchanting new series, perfect for fans of Powerless, Lore and Crescent City. 464 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -'An excellent primer . . . Essential reading' GUARDIAN\*History matters, especially in Palestine.In this essential account, historian Anne Irfan reveals the long-term roots of Israel's genocidal destruction of Gaza. She examines six key moments in its history that provide vital context for the present day, beginning with Israel's expulsion of the Palestinian people in 1948, when the Gaza region was truncated to a tiny 'Strip' of 141 square miles, through to Israel's occupations, the first intifada and the rise of Hamas. Drawing on a decade of meticulous research, she cuts through the misinformation and conflicting narratives to tell a story that begins long before the Hamas-led attacks of October 7 and centres Gaza as a microcosm of the Palestinian struggle. Clear-sighted and compassionate, this is an account that foregrounds the voices of Palestinians of all walks of life, from farmers and teachers to poets and activists.A Short History of the Gaza Strip is an indispensable primer for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of Palestine and the wider region. \*'Brings an unsparing moral clarity and deep insight to this timely, scholarly, humane and profoundly tragic tale' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE, NEW STATESMAN 'Wonderfully informative, nuanced, humane' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE Book of the Year'Written with passion, precision and clarity' IRISH INDEPENDENT 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -'An excellent primer . . . Essential reading' GUARDIAN\*History matters, especially in Palestine.In this essential account, historian Anne Irfan reveals the long-term roots of Israel's genocidal destruction of Gaza. She examines six key moments in its history that provide vital context for the present day, beginning with Israel's expulsion of the Palestinian people in 1948, when the Gaza region was truncated to a tiny 'Strip' of 141 square miles, through to Israel's occupations, the first intifada and the rise of Hamas. Drawing on a decade of meticulous research, she cuts through the misinformation and conflicting narratives to tell a story that begins long before the Hamas-led attacks of October 7 and centres Gaza as a microcosm of the Palestinian struggle. Clear-sighted and compassionate, this is an account that foregrounds the voices of Palestinians of all walks of life, from farmers and teachers to poets and activists.A Short History of the Gaza Strip is an indispensable primer for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of Palestine and the wider region. \*'Brings an unsparing moral clarity and deep insight to this timely, scholarly, humane and profoundly tragic tale' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE, NEW STATESMAN 'Wonderfully informative, nuanced, humane' BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE Book of the Year'Written with passion, precision and clarity' IRISH INDEPENDENT 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Discover the fascinating backstories of 400 wordsThe English language is anything but boring! Vandals, Scapegoats and Bootleggers takes you on an etymological journey through history, myth, religion, war, sports, literature, and beyond to uncover how common expressions came to be. In quick yet captivating entries, you'll find the intriguing details, bizarre twists, forgotten characters, and curious coincidences that shaped the conversations we have every day. Boycott was the surname of a despised nineteenth-century landlord shunned into exile by his entire town A deadline was the fatal boundary drawn around military prisons during the Civil War The designer of the bikini named it for the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands to ride the publicity wave of the headline-making nuclear tests there Turncoat began with the nervous Duke of Saxony creating a reversible coat so he could safely walk between French and English armies warring on his land With tales that are weird, witty, and wonderfully unexpected, Vandals, Scapegoats, and Bootleggers reveals that even seemingly simple words have a story to tell. 224 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Discover the fascinating backstories of 400 wordsThe English language is anything but boring! Vandals, Scapegoats and Bootleggers takes you on an etymological journey through history, myth, religion, war, sports, literature, and beyond to uncover how common expressions came to be. In quick yet captivating entries, you'll find the intriguing details, bizarre twists, forgotten characters, and curious coincidences that shaped the conversations we have every day. Boycott was the surname of a despised nineteenth-century landlord shunned into exile by his entire town A deadline was the fatal boundary drawn around military prisons during the Civil War The designer of the bikini named it for the Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands to ride the publicity wave of the headline-making nuclear tests there Turncoat began with the nervous Duke of Saxony creating a reversible coat so he could safely walk between French and English armies warring on his land With tales that are weird, witty, and wonderfully unexpected, Vandals, Scapegoats, and Bootleggers reveals that even seemingly simple words have a story to tell. 224 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -"On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer." Satoru IwataTHE USA TODAY BESTSELLER"A book that anyone who cares about gaming should own and read." ForbesIn this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the "Iwata Asks" series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato Itoi, Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history. 176 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -"On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer." Satoru IwataTHE USA TODAY BESTSELLER"A book that anyone who cares about gaming should own and read." ForbesIn this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the "Iwata Asks" series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato Itoi, Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history. 176 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Two months, six countries, one chance to fall in love . . . travel the world in this swoony enemies-to-lovers romance for fans of Love and Gelato, The Summer of Broken Rules and The Summer I Turned Pretty.Margot is That Girl - she's built her online audience from scratch and though her life looks perfect on screen, her influencing supports her family's dying B&B. Theo is seen as a nepo baby - but photography is his ticket to escaping his billionaire father's control, and the damage he has done to the local community - including Margot's family. When they are both chosen to represent a luxury hotel chain on a global tour, they instantly clash. But as they travel together - from the markets of Hong Kong to the Austrian slopes - they realise that their online personas might be just that. Who is the real person behind the screen And what would happen if they switch off and just lived in the moment Turn on aeroplane mode and dive into this swoony summer romance - expect to read:Enemies to lovers romanceFirst-person dual POVGorgeous travel descriptions 336 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -For fans of What You Are Looking For is in the Library and Days at the Morisaki BookshopTranslated by Philip Gabriel, the translator of The Travelling Cat ChroniclesThe Night Library is no ordinary library.Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections - the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrotethe books that inspired themthe books they lovedAll Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books. However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her.She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody calling themselves 'Seven Rainbows', inviting her to apply for a job at a library with no name, a place referred to simply as 'The Night Library'.After successfully passing the interview, Otaha arrives at The Night Library and her sunny personality immediately earns her comparisons with Anne of Green Gables. For the very first time she feels she has found her place in the world. As well as a treasure trove of books, the library houses a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library's employees at the end of each day.Together they embark on a series of bookish adventures. But when the library's mysterious owner decides to temporarily close the library, Otaha and her friends fear that it may not reopen and that the peace they have found there will be lost to them forever. Is their friendship and their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it And what will remain if it isn't Dinner at the Night Library is a heartwarming literary mystery, filled with quirky characters, Japanese culture and the mouthwatering meals. It asks why books matter and offers a cheer of encouragement to everybody who believes they do. Ultimately, it is a paean to reading and the relevance of books through the ages-past, present, and future. 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -In Wynbridge, the scent of autumn is on the breeze and love is in the air?This autumn, cosy up with Heidi and this perfect seasonal romance. 416 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -In Wynbridge, the scent of autumn is on the breeze and love is in the air?This autumn, cosy up with Heidi and this perfect seasonal romance. 416 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Two months, six countries, one chance to fall in love . . . travel the world in this swoony enemies-to-lovers romance for fans of Love and Gelato, The Summer of Broken Rules and The Summer I Turned Pretty.Margot is That Girl - she's built her online audience from scratch and though her life looks perfect on screen, her influencing supports her family's dying B&B. Theo is seen as a nepo baby - but photography is his ticket to escaping his billionaire father's control, and the damage he has done to the local community - including Margot's family. When they are both chosen to represent a luxury hotel chain on a global tour, they instantly clash. But as they travel together - from the markets of Hong Kong to the Austrian slopes - they realise that their online personas might be just that. Who is the real person behind the screen And what would happen if they switch off and just lived in the moment Turn on aeroplane mode and dive into this swoony summer romance - expect to read:Enemies to lovers romanceFirst-person dual POVGorgeous travel descriptions 336 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Acclaimed author of The Anthropologists Aysegül Savas's acute and tender first collection explores the distances we keep, and those we try to close, in the age of connectivity.A researcher abroad in Rome eagerly awaits a visit from her long distance lover, only to find he is not the same man she remembers. An expat meets a childhood friend on a layover and is dismayed by her unexpected contentment. A newly pregnant woman considers the taboo of sharing the news too soon, but can't resist when an opportunity comes to patch up a damaged friendship.Long Distance showcases Savas's devastating talent for the short story. Her shrewd encapsulations of contemporary life often centre on characters displaced more by choice than circumstance, characters both determined to install themselves in new lives and preoccupied with the people they've left behind. 'Don't be deceived by Savas's cool, matter-of-fact tone - beneath it lie layers of wisdom, delicacy and subtlety' Guardian'Singular, delightful. The melancholy of these narrators, though tangible, treads only lightly on the text - an effect achieved through the spareness of Savas's prose style' TLS'Rome, Marseille, Istanbul, Paris and small-town Russia are the backdrops for these tender stories' Daily Mail 'An exceptionally elegant, intelligent, and original writer' Sigrid Nunez 'The rigor of Didion and the tenderness of Sebald' Catherine Lacey 'One of my favourite writers' Katie Kitamura 240 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Acclaimed author of The Anthropologists Aysegül Savas's acute and tender first collection explores the distances we keep, and those we try to close, in the age of connectivity.A researcher abroad in Rome eagerly awaits a visit from her long distance lover, only to find he is not the same man she remembers. An expat meets a childhood friend on a layover and is dismayed by her unexpected contentment. A newly pregnant woman considers the taboo of sharing the news too soon, but can't resist when an opportunity comes to patch up a damaged friendship.Long Distance showcases Savas's devastating talent for the short story. Her shrewd encapsulations of contemporary life often centre on characters displaced more by choice than circumstance, characters both determined to install themselves in new lives and preoccupied with the people they've left behind. 'Don't be deceived by Savas's cool, matter-of-fact tone - beneath it lie layers of wisdom, delicacy and subtlety' Guardian'Singular, delightful. The melancholy of these narrators, though tangible, treads only lightly on the text - an effect achieved through the spareness of Savas's prose style' TLS'Rome, Marseille, Istanbul, Paris and small-town Russia are the backdrops for these tender stories' Daily Mail 'An exceptionally elegant, intelligent, and original writer' Sigrid Nunez 'The rigor of Didion and the tenderness of Sebald' Catherine Lacey 'One of my favourite writers' Katie Kitamura 240 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -For fans of What You Are Looking For is in the Library and Days at the Morisaki BookshopTranslated by Philip Gabriel, the translator of The Travelling Cat ChroniclesThe Night Library is no ordinary library.Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections - the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrotethe books that inspired themthe books they lovedAll Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books. However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her.She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody calling themselves 'Seven Rainbows', inviting her to apply for a job at a library with no name, a place referred to simply as 'The Night Library'.After successfully passing the interview, Otaha arrives at The Night Library and her sunny personality immediately earns her comparisons with Anne of Green Gables. For the very first time she feels she has found her place in the world. As well as a treasure trove of books, the library houses a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library's employees at the end of each day.Together they embark on a series of bookish adventures. But when the library's mysterious owner decides to temporarily close the library, Otaha and her friends fear that it may not reopen and that the peace they have found there will be lost to them forever. Is their friendship and their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it And what will remain if it isn't Dinner at the Night Library is a heartwarming literary mystery, filled with quirky characters, Japanese culture and the mouthwatering meals. It asks why books matter and offers a cheer of encouragement to everybody who believes they do. Ultimately, it is a paean to reading and the relevance of books through the ages-past, present, and future. 320 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Acclaimed author of The Anthropologists Aysegül Savä's acute and tender first collection explores the distances we keep, and those we try to close, in the age of connectivity.A researcher abroad in Rome eagerly awaits a visit from her long distance lover, only to find he is not the same man she remembers. An expat meets a childhood friend on a layover and is dismayed by her unexpected contentment. A newly pregnant woman considers the taboo of sharing the news too soon, but can't resist when an opportunity comes to patch up a damaged friendship.Long Distanceshowcases Savas's devastating talent for the short story. Her shrewd encapsulations of contemporary life often centre on characters displaced more by choice than circumstance, characters both determined to install themselves in new lives and preoccupied with the people they've left behind.'Don't be deceived by Savä's cool, matter-of-fact tone - beneath it lie layers of wisdom, delicacy and subtlety' Guardian'Singular, delightful. The melancholy of these narrators, though tangible, treads only lightly on the text - an effect achieved through the spareness of Savas's prose style' TLS'Rome, Marseille, Istanbul, Paris and small-town Russia are the backdrops for these tender stories' Daily Mail'An exceptionally elegant, intelligent, and original writer' Sigrid Nunez'The rigor of Didion and the tenderness of Sebald' Catherine Lacey'One of my favourite writers' Katie Kitamura.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan returns in a case that will test her to her limit.OF ALL THE CREATURES IN THE WORLD, ONLY HUMANS HAVE THE CAPACITY FOR EVIL.Small animals have been turning up throughout Charlotte, North Carolina, mutilated and displayed in the same bizarre manner. Now it seems the perp is upping the ante. When Temperance Brennan visits the latest crime scene, she finds that the victim is a dog. Somebody's pet.Vowing to find whoever is responsible, Tempe is disturbed to learn from a forensic psychologist that the escalating pattern of aggression suggests even more macabre discoveries to come. And then it happens. A woman is found disfigured and posed in a manner that mimics the earlier killings. As Tempe follows the horrifying clues to a shocking conclusion, she finds herself forced to confront an increasingly terrifying question.What is pure evil PRAISE FOR KATHY REICHS:'This page-turning series never lets the reader down' HARLAN COBEN'One of my favourite writers' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Kathy Reichs and Tempe Brennan have thrilled readers with pacey, mazey tales . . . We readers are truly grateful' IAN RANKIN.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -'A BOLD, BLOODY, RIOTOUS SAPPHIC ROMANTASY' - The GuardianQ: What is your Roman Empire A:A sapphic, feminist romantasy, set in the age of ancient Rome.The Roman Goddesses have grown weary of the rule of Gods and men.Theyseek to change the fortune of the world by backing a brilliant young woman.In Pompeii, Gia dreams of being a female Gladiator, but there is no such thing.When she wins the favour of Claudia - the beautiful daughter of the Emperor - her star begins to rise in the arena, but so does the risk to her life.Together, the girls must battle conspiracies to overthrow the Empire, and their growing feelings for one another. Feelings the Goddesses had not planned on.A scintillating and enchanting new series, perfect for fans of Powerless, Lore and Crescent City.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -Two months, six countries, one chance to fall in love . . .travel the world in this swoony enemies-to-lovers romance for fans ofLove and Gelato, The Summer of Broken Rules andThe Summer I Turned Pretty.Margot is That Girl - she's built her online audience from scratch and though her life looks perfect on screen, her influencing supports her family's dying B&B. Theo is seen as a nepo baby - but photography is his ticket to escaping his billionaire father's control, and the damage he has done to the local community - including Margot's family.When they are both chosen to represent a luxury hotel chain on a global tour, they instantly clash. But as they travel together - from the markets of Hong Kong to the Austrian slopes - they realise that their online personas might be just that.Who is the real person behind the screen And what would happen if they switch off and just lived in the moment Turn on aeroplane mode and dive into this swoony summer romance - expect to read:- Enemies to lovers romance- First-person dual POV- Gorgeous travel descriptions.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -For fans of What You Are Looking For is in the Library and Days at the Morisaki BookshopTranslated by Philip Gabriel, the translator of The Travelling Cat ChroniclesThe Night Library is no ordinary library.Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections - the books of deceased famous writers:the books they wrotethe books that inspired themthe books they lovedAll Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books. However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her.She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody calling themselves 'Seven Rainbows', inviting her to apply for a job at a library with no name, a place referred to simply as 'The Night Library'.After successfully passing the interview, Otaha arrives at The Night Library and her sunny personality immediately earns her comparisons with Anne of Green Gables. For the very first time she feels she has found her place in the world. As well as a treasure trove of books, the library houses a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library's employees at the end of each day.Together they embark on a series of bookish adventures. But when the library's mysterious owner decides to temporarily close the library, Otaha and her friends fear that it may not reopen and that the peace they have found there will be lost to them forever.Is their friendship and their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it And what will remain if it isn't Dinner at the Night Library is a heartwarming literary mystery, filled with quirky characters, Japanese culture and the mouthwatering meals. It asks why books matter and offers a cheer of encouragement to everybody who believes they do. Ultimately, it is a paean to reading and the relevance of books through the ages-past, present, and future.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The journey of young orphan Xin's rise to glory as a great general in the Qin kingdom's quest to do what has never been done beforeunify China.Xin is a war orphan in a poor village in the kingdom of Qin. He has big dreams of becoming the Greatest General Under the Heavens, and when his best friend's life is cut short by political machinations, Xin finds himself on a quest to do what no one has ever done beforeunify China.There is an enemy lurking within the kingdom of Qin's own court King Ying Zheng knows exactly who is behind the repeated assassination attempts against his life. When Xin learns who it is, the real question on his mind is why his friend Qiang Lei, who fought with him against the Wei army, is assisting these assassins. The biggest threat to the kingdom of Qin is about to reveal himself 216 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The journey of young orphan Xin's rise to glory as a great general in the Qin kingdom's quest to do what has never been done beforeunify China.Xin is a war orphan in a poor village in the kingdom of Qin. He has big dreams of becoming the Greatest General Under the Heavens, and when his best friend's life is cut short by political machinations, Xin finds himself on a quest to do what no one has ever done beforeunify China.There is an enemy lurking within the kingdom of Qin's own court King Ying Zheng knows exactly who is behind the repeated assassination attempts against his life. When Xin learns who it is, the real question on his mind is why his friend Qiang Lei, who fought with him against the Wei army, is assisting these assassins. The biggest threat to the kingdom of Qin is about to reveal himself 216 pp. Englisch.…