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Der neue Roman von Nummer-1-SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Ildikó von Kürthy: mitreißend, warmherzig und witzig. Ein lebenskluger Roman für und über Frauen, die aus dem Schatten treten, zerstörerische Beziehungen beenden und endlich die Bühne ihres eigenen Lebens erobern.Ein zerrissenes Foto bringt die Wahrheit ans Licht. Es ist die Momentaufnahme eines Verrats, der vier Schicksale miteinander verbindet, sie zusammenführt und mit den unbequemen Fragen der Lebensmitte konfrontiert: loslassen oder festhalten? Wer bin ich, wenn ich niemandem mehr gefallen will, und wo will ich hin, wenn ich mir von niemandem mehr sagen lasse, wo es langgeht? Ruth flieht mit dem Foto und ihrem viel zu großen Hund in die alte Villa der Großeltern. Dort trifft sie nach Jahren des Schweigens auf ihre Schwester, erkennt die Lüge, die sie entzweit, und das Verbrechen, das ihr Leben bestimmt hat. Sie schließt Rudi in ihr Herz, der sich im ersten Stock mit sanftmütiger Tapferkeit auf seinen Tod vorbereitet, aber vorher noch ein letztes Mal für Ordnung sorgen will. Sie begegnet Erdal, der unter Wechseljahresbeschwerden leidet und aus Versehen eine folgenschwere Entscheidung trifft, als er seine Cousine in die Villa einlädt. In schneller Abfolge gehen eine Nase und etliche Illusionen zu Bruch. Ruth tritt aus dem Schatten ihrer Vergangenheit. Und das Ende ist eigentlich erst der Anfang. «Ein Buch für alle, die Sehnsucht nach Freiheit haben!» Maria Furtwängler«Ildikó vermittelt in ihren Texten, wie auch im Leben, immer das berauschende Gefühl von Lebensfreude und Zuversicht. Sie nimmt sich ernst, aber nicht zu ernst. Sie wagt neue Wege und lädt uns dazu ein, sie zu begleiten. Ihre Botschaft: Lasst es uns probieren! Aufbruch und Neubeginn. Morgen kann kommen!» Bettina Böttinger

Neben den 'Wichtelkindern' ist dies wohl Elsa Beskows bekannteste Geschichte: Der kleine Lasse erlebt lustige und kurzweilige Stunden im Lande des Blaubeerenkönigs und kehrt reich beschenkt in die Menschenwelt zurück.Wir legen hier im Rahmen unserer Elsa-Beskow-Reihe erstmals die Originalversion der Geschichte vor, die bislang im deutschen Sprachraum in dieser Form nicht bekannt war. Die differenzierte Strahlkraft der Bilder, aber auch die charmanten Reime lassen die scheinbar altbekannte Geschichte in völlig neuem Licht erscheinen. Eine echte Entdeckung!

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Just wait for the daring rogue Nikolai to join the fold in Season 2 -- covering explosive events of both Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising -- streaming now! All three books in Leigh Bardugo's New York Times-bestselling Shadow and Bone Trilogy are now available together in a beautiful paperback boxed set.Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Follow Alina Starkov through Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising as she discovers her dormant powers and is swept up in a world of luxury and illusion. As Alina struggles to fit into her new life, a threat to the kingdom of Ravka grows-one that will test old alliances and challenge the very limits of magic, one that will forge a leader from a frightened girl.Praise for The Shadow and Bone Trilogy: "This is what fantasy is for." -Laini Taylor for The New York Times on Shadow and Bone"Set in a fascinating, unique world rich with detail, Shadow and Bone was unlike anything I've ever read. Alina is a clever, sympathetic character I will gladly follow into the next installment-which can't come soon enough!" -Veronica Roth, New York Times-bestselling author of Divergent, on Shadow and Bone

From legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki comes Shuna's Journey, a new manga classic about a prince on a quest for a golden grain that would save his land, never before published in English!Shuna, the prince of a poor land, watches in despair as his people work themselves to death harvesting the little grain that grows there. And so, when a traveler presents him with a sample of seeds from a mysterious western land, he sets out to find the source of the golden grain, dreaming of a better life for his subjects.It is not long before he meets a proud girl named Thea. After freeing her from captivity, he is pursued by her enemies, and while Thea escapes north, Shuna continues toward the west, finally reaching the Land of the God-Folk.Will Shuna ever see Thea again? And will he make it back home from his quest for the golden grain?

"Beim Rorschach-Test sehe ich immer nur Fußballrandale"Dieses Buch ist ein Fazit, eine Lebenserinnerung, geschrieben von niemand Geringerem als dem Biniak. Jung zum FC gekommen, boxte er sich bald in die erste Reihe der Kölner Hooligans. Dabei ist der Autor alles andere als ein brutaler Schläger ..."Für Köln! Der Hooligan-Kodex" ist Pflichtlektüre für alle, die zum harten Kern des FC gehören oder in der Vergangenheit mal dabei waren, aber auch für Ultras und Trikotträger und Fußballfans jedes Vereins - und nicht zuletzt für die Gegner, die im Laufe der Jahrzehnte immer wieder den "Cologne Streetfighters" gegenüberstanden.Dies ist keine Brandschrift, die Gewalt verherrlicht. Die Lektüre offenbart ein weitaus realistischeres, menschlicheres und faszinierenderes Bild als jenes eindimensionale Image, das die übrige Gesellschaft von den Hooligans hat.

Für Kinder ist Obdachlosigkeit und Wohnungsnot nicht einfach zu begreifen. Dieses russische Volksmärchen wurde von dem Künstler Igor Oleynikov modern interpretiert und erzählt  vor allem in seinen meisterlichen Illustrationen, was es heißt, kein Zuhause mehr zu haben, wie Menschen in diese Situation kommen können und dass sie untereinander zusammenhalten. Die Maus braucht ein Dach über dem Kopf. Sie findet ein leeres Haus und richtet sich dort ein. Die Eidechse kann nicht länger in der Bahnhofshalle leben. Im Haus der Maus bekommt sie ein eigenes Zimmer. Der Frosch wird arbeitslos, wo soll er nur hin? In diesem Haus ist auch er willkommen.  Der Hase kann nicht nach Hause zurück und auf der Parkbank ist es im Winter zu kalt. Alle diese Tiere leben glücklich zusammen. Bis der Wolf kommt. Der macht sich breit und stört die Gemeinschaft. Da taucht der Hausbesitzer auf und reißt alles ab. Die Tiere müssen sich ein neues Haus suchen. Aber den Wolf lassen sie nicht mehr rein. Eine Bilderbuchgeschichte von sozialer Ausgrenzung aber auch von bedingungslosem Zusammenhalt.

Designed to take fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings deeper into the myths and legends of Middle-earth The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien's world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part. The tales of The Silmarillion are set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor. Included in the book are several shorter works. The Ainulindale is a myth of the Creation and in the Valaquenta the nature and powers of each of the gods is described. The Akallabeth recounts the downfall of the great island kingdom of Numenor at the end of the Second Age and Of the Rings of Power tells of the great events at the end of the Third Age, as narrated in The Lord of the Rings. This pivotal work features the revised, corrected text and includes, by way of an introduction, a fascinating letter written by Tolkien in 1951 in which he gives a full explanation of how he conceived the early Ages of Middle-earth.

"The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't. As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world"--

Der Satz "Das Schwein da vorne ist meine Tochter!" birgt das Potenzial für ein Familiendrama à la Hollywood in sich und würde wohl den meisten Töchtern die Zornesröte ins Gesicht treiben. Allerdings ist alles eine Frage des Kontextes und in diesem Fall eine offensichtliche Zustandsbeschreibung gepaart mit unverhohlenem mütterlichem Stolz, denn - das lässt sich nicht bestreiten - Barbara Blasums Tochter Vera Isabelle kann auf eine wahrhaft tierische Karriere zurückblicken!In 33 Geschichten hat das Mutter-Tochter-Duo witzige, unglaubliche und zum Teil absurde Situationen festgehalten, die es erlebt hat oder über die die beiden unverhofft gestolpert sind - ob im Spargelfeld der Verwandten, im Manöver oder auf dem roten Teppich in Los Angeles. Und so verraten die beiden beispielsweise nicht nur, warum der Erfolg eines Kinofilms wortwörtlich in ihren Händen lag, sondern auch, wie sie zum Titel Lady samt Ländereien in Schottland gekommen sind. Hier zeigt sich ganz klar: Die besten Geschichten schreibt noch immer das Leben!

Combining informative, meticulously crafted prose with more than 4,000 high-quality images, Osborn's Brain, third edition, is a comprehensive, easy to understand, and visually stunning learning curriculum from highly esteemed author Dr. Anne G. Osborn. This fully revised edition provides a solid framework for understanding the complex subject of brain imaging, integrating relevant information from Dr. Osborn's entire career of accumulated knowledge, experience, and interest in neuropathology, neurosurgery, and clinical neurosciences. While neuroradiologists will find intriguing, thought-provoking insights included especially for them in every chapter, Osborn's Brain is an excellent review resource for physicians at all levels of expertise-from seasoned radiologists and neurosurgeons to new and senior residents or fellows. Combines essential anatomy with gross pathology and imaging, clearly demonstrating why and how diseases appear the way they do and helping readers think clearly about diagnoses, types of diagnoses, and the various pathologies that can affect the brain Guides readers through the "must know" aspects of neuroimaging and neuropathology (brain trauma, stroke, vascular lesions, etc.) before zeroing in on such topics as infections, demyelinating and inflammatory diseases, neoplasms, toxic-metabolic-degenerative disorders, and congenital brain malformations Provides state-of-the-art coverage on such topics as new brain tumor entities, the effects of emerging viral illness such as COVID-19 on the brain, and recently delineated/named diseases (e.g., HIV-associated CD8 encephalitis) Features more than 4,000 stunning, high-resolution radiologic images and 100+ detailed, full-color medical illustrations, all of which are annotated to describe the most clinically significant features; and includes robust, digital-only galleries that contain hundreds of additional images that further illustrate each chapter Includes up-to-date nomenclature based on the 5th edition of the WHO Classification of Tumors, Central Nervous System, including a complete revision, expansion, and updating of CNS neoplasms with new entities, revised grading criteria, diagnostic molecular pathology, and nomenclature Contains Dr. Osborn’s trademark summary boxes for a quick review of essential facts, signature graphics with additional radiological and pathologic correlations, and up-to-the-minute literature references Includes an eBook version¿that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

This is the completely renewed Sejong Korean Series edited by the King Sejong Institute and first published in 2022.The series consists of levels 1A to 4B, each divided into sublevels A and B.The centerpiece of the textbook series is the Student Book with audio files are available for download via QR codes printed in the books. The books contain an awnser Key and transcripts of the audiofiles.The Workbook contains exercises following the contents of the Student BookThe Extension Activity Book is an additional workbook with speaking and listening activities.The Vocabulary and Grammar Book provides additional explanations for grammar issues and list vocabulary translated into English.The Teacher's Guide is a companion for lecturers.Please note: Levels 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B of the Student Book and the Extension Activity Book are available as a Korean-only version and a Korean-English version.

The complete edition of a timeless classic, includes the recently rediscovered Part Four and 'Last Words' by Richard Bach.Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the most celebrated inspirational fable of our time, tells the story of a bird determined to be more than ordinary.'Most gulls don't bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight - how to get from shore to food and back again,' writes author Richard Bach in this allegory about a unique bird named Jonathan Livingston Seagull. 'For most gulls it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight.' Flight is indeed the metaphor that makes this story soar.This bestselling modern classic is a fable about seeking a higher purpose in life, even if your flock, tribe or neighbourhood finds your ambition threatening (at one point our beloved gull is even banished from his flock). By not compromising his higher vision, Jonathan learns the meaning of love and kindness and gets the ultimate payoff - transcendence.The dreamy illustrations by Russell Munson provide just the right illustrations for this spirituality classic that has inspired thousands of readers to follow their own path in life and so fulfill their true potential.

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen.Over 1 million copies sold in the UK.Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books.The Classic novel of a post-literate future, Fahrenheit 451 is part of the Voyager Classic series. It stands alongside Orwell's 1984 and Huxley's Brave New World as a prophetic account of Western civilization's enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity.Bradbury's powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to creat a novel which, forty years on from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock.

Penguin Audiobooks presents Donna Tartts cult thriller The Secret History, unabridged, downloadable and read by the author herself. A misfit at an exclusive New England college, Richard finds kindred spirits in the five eccentric students of his ancient Greek class. But his new friends have a horrific secret. When blackmail and violence threaten to blow their privileged lives apart, they drag Richard into the nightmare that engulfs them. And soon they enter a terrifying heart of darkness from which they may never return ... The smartest murder-mystery you will ever hear

The Hobbit Classic Hardback is a timeless masterpiece penned by the legendary author J. R. R. Tolkien. Published by HarperCollins Publishers on 1995-04-09, this book has continued to enchant readers across the globe. Set in the magical world of Middle Earth, this book is a classic in the genre of fantasy literature. The author, J. R. R. Tolkien, with his intricate storytelling and vivid imagination, takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. The Hobbit Classic Hardback is not just a book, it's an experience that stays with the reader long after the last page is turned. This edition, published by HarperCollins Publishers, is a beautiful hardback that would make a delightful addition to any book collection.

The Stranger, a riveting work by Albert Camus, is a must-read for anyone interested in existential philosophy. Published by Random House USA Inc in 1989, this book has captivated readers with its thought-provoking narrative and unique perspective on life. The Stranger falls under the genre of philosophical fiction, a testament to Camus's profound insight and ability to weave complex ideas into a compelling narrative. The story is set in French Algeria and follows the life of its enigmatic protagonist, Meursault. Camus's masterful storytelling and sharp philosophical insights make The Stranger a timeless classic. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into this mesmerizing world crafted by Albert Camus, brought to you by Random House USA Inc.

A classic in the Bukowski poetry canon, Love Is a Dog from Hell is a raw, lyrical, exploration of the exigencies, heartbreaks, and limits of love.

The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien's world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part.The tales of The Silmarillion are set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor.Included in the book are several shorter works. The Ainulindale is a myth of the Creation and in the Valaquenta the nature and powers of each of the gods is described. The Akallabeth recounts the downfall of the great island kingdom of Numenor at the end of the Second Age and Of the Rings of Power tells of the great events at the end of the Third Age, as narrated in The Lord of the Rings.

'A literary masterpiece . . . at once erudite and intimate, reflective and funny . . . it has the grit and pace of a thriller' Daily TelegraphA novel of high adventure, great storytelling and moral purpose, based on an extraordinary true story of eight years in the Bombay underworld.'In the early 80s, Gregory David Roberts, an armed robber and heroin addict, escaped from an Australian prison to India, where he lived in a Bombay slum. There, he established a free health clinic and also joined the mafia, working as a money launderer, forger and street soldier. He found time to learn Hindi and Marathi, fall in love, and spend time being worked over in an Indian jail. Then, in case anyone thought he was slacking, he acted in Bollywood and fought with the Mujahedeen in Afghanistan . . . Amazingly, Roberts wrote Shantaram three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions. It's a profound tribute to his willpower . . . At once a high-kicking, eye-gouging adventure, a love saga and a savage yet tenderly lyrical fugitive vision.' Time Out

The basis of three bestselling computer games Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light, and Metro: Exodus. After the nuclear holocaust a new fear is born - underground...