Bücher über Christmas2021

Brought to you by Penguin. "e;How to describe the ecstatic song of larks? How the writers and poets have tried..."e;Skylarks are the heralds of our countryside. Their music is the quintessential sound of spring. The spirit of English pastoralism, they inspire poets, composers and farmers alike. In the trenches of World War I they were a reminder of the chattering meadows of home. Perhaps you were up with the lark, or as happy as one. History has seen us poeticise and musicise the bird, but also capture and eat them. We watch as they climb the sky, delight in their joyful singing, and yet we harm them too. The Soaring life of the Lark explores the music and poetry; the breath-taking heights and struggle to survive of one of Britain's most iconic songbirds. (c) John Lewis-Stempel 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Fifty international words for snow - explored by an award-winning writer - that will enchant readers this Christmas.

A beautiful collection from much-loved poet Pam Ayres, compiling her best verse dedicated to animals, illustrated by Ellie Snowdon.

Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...

"Sharp, funny and brightly imaginative - a big adventure filled with magic and heart" - Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series "Amari is magical" - Angie Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give

A charming holiday baking cookbook brimming with delicious, indulgent recipes, cozy winter photography, and lots of holiday cheer from well-known blogger Sarah Kieffer.

A whimsical modern fairy tale from internationally renowned cartoonist, Tom Gauld.

The long awaited sequel to the award-winning favourite, There's a Bear on My Chair, from bestselling author and illustrator, Ross Collins. The tables have turned in this fantastically funny rhyming picture book.

Ben and the Greenblooms must protect a mythical new creature rising from the ocean, that can bring light or darkness to whoever it first meets. Dragons, myth and magic unite in the third instalment of Cornelia Funke's bestselling epic fantasy-adventure series.

When Aisling and Joe antagonise their new babysitter, she writes to Santa asking for them to be put on the Naughty List. Determined not to be denied their Christmas presents, the pair steal the Santa List. After all, if Santa doesn't have the list then he can't tell if you've been naughty or nice, can he?

The first book in the heartwarming Guardian Angels series, written by No.1 bestselling Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, and stunningly illustrated by Jane Ray. A perfect gift of a story, filled with the magic of Christmas.

These simple handmade decorations will add Christmas charm to your home.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Finch Bakery!Lauren and Rachel Finch, founders of Finch Bakery, share their best-kept secrets to decorating all-out celebration cakes and let you in on their top baking techniques to create indulgent brownies and cupcakes, decadent macarons, stuffed cookies of every kind and your very own versions of their phenomenal signature cake jars. Packed with crowd-pleasing classics and desserts to impress, Finch Bakery has a treat to satisfy every sweet tooth, every time.

Travelling through time from Ancient Egypt to today, A History of Love and Hate in 21 Statues unpicks the past, illuminates the present and offers a new perspective on the future through these controversial symbols of our identity.

What's the best book ever written?What would happen if we all stopped eating meat?What's the secret to living past 110?And what actually is the best thing since sliced bread?In An Answer For Everything, 200 of the world's most intriguing questions are settled once and for all through beautiful and brilliant infographics. The results will leave you shocked, informed and thoroughly entertained.Created by the team behind the award-winning Delayed Gratification magazine, these compelling, darkly funny data visualisations will change the way you think about ... everything

When winter comes, best friends Fox and Hare can't wait to jump, leap, and bounce in this thing called snow. But what exactly is snow? Join them on an Arctic journey as they ask all their friends to help them find out.

Some b/w illustrations.Pippi Longstocking is one of the most popular children's characters of all time and is still much loved by millions of children today. This anniversary edition of Pippi Longstocking will introduce Pippi and her adventurous spirit to a whole new generation of readers. Nine year old Pippi is an unusual and unpredictable character, she lives alone with a monkey, a horse, and no rules whatsoever! Every day is a crazy adventure with Pippi, but what else would you expect from the daughter of a swashbuckling pirate captain?! Danish title: "Pippi Langstrømpe".

Art meets science in this beautiful catalogue of botanical illustration. Drawn from the archives of the National Library of Vienna, these exquisite color reproductions range from 6th-century manuscripts to 19th-century masterpieces and celebrate both the skill of botanical artists and the abundance of natural flora.

From the international bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes a brand-new addictive thriller. Ivy, Mateo and Cal used to be close - best friends back in middle school.Now all they have in common is a bad day. So for old time's sake they skip school together - one last time.But when the trio spot Brian 'Boney' Mahoney ditching class too, they follow him - right into a murder scene.They all have a connection to the victim. And they're ALL hiding something.When their day of freedom turns deadly, it's only a matter of time before the truth comes out . . .It's Ferris Bueller's Day Off with murder, perfect for fans of One Of Us Is Lying and A Good Girl's Guide To Murder. This explosive new thriller is impossible to put down.

Maggie Blue, an outsider both at home and at school, sees her a fellow classmate stolen through a window to another world by a wolf, and becomes determined to save her, whatever the cost.

A colourful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.

The Magical Unicorn Society is opening its doors once again, to reveal eight brand new stories about the world's most mysterious, magical and elusive creatures.

Intended for all readers of Shakespeare, this beautiful and ground-breaking book arranges Shakespeare's sonnets printed in 1609 in chronological order and intersperses the sonnets from the plays among them. A lively introduction provides essential background, while explanatory notes and modern English paraphrases illuminate the sonnets' meanings.