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When the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realise - or care - that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest.

A wedding in Spain. The most infuriating man. Three days to convince your family you're actually in love. . . Catalina Martin desperately needs a date to her sister's wedding. Especially when her little white lie about her American boyfriend has spiralled out of control. Now everyone she knows - including her ex-boyfriend and his fiancee - will be there. She only has four weeks to find someone willing to cross the Atlantic for her and aid in her deception. NYC to Spain is no short flight and her family won't be easy to fool. . . But even then, when Aaron Blackford - the 6'4"e;, blue-eyed pain in the arse - offers to step in, she's not tempted even for a second. Never has there been a more aggravating, blood-boiling and insufferable man. But Catalina is desperate and as the wedding gets closer the more desirable an option Aaron Blackford becomes. . . The Spanish Love Deception is an enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating romance. Perfect for those looking for a steamy slow-burn with the promise of a sweet happy-ever-after. "e;Everything you could want in a romance is right here."e; Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a captivating novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Published in 2021 by Simon & Schuster Ltd, this book takes readers on a journey through the tumultuous life of the eponymous Evelyn Hugo, a glamorous Hollywood actress. The story unfolds as Evelyn recounts her life and marriages to a young journalist, revealing a tale of ambition, love, and loss in the glittering world of show business. This book, set against the backdrop of the golden age of Hollywood, is a riveting exploration of identity, fame, and the sacrifices we make for love. It is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction. Experience the ups and downs of Evelyn's life as you flip through the pages of this mesmerizing novel.

A celebration of the process and artwork created for the Radiohead albums Kid A and Amnesiac

The highly anticipated, groundbreaking and hugely entertaining novel from one of the all-time great storytellers.

Matt Fraction and David Aja’s complete, acclaimed run in a single sharpshooting volume! With Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, Clint Barton continues his fight for justice — and good rooftop BBQs! He’s hoping for some downtime from being one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes — but when the apartment building he’s moved into, and the neighbors he’s befriended, are threatened by a tracksuit-wearing, dog-abusing gang of Eastern European mobsters who say “bro” an awful lot, Clint must stand up and defend his new adopted family — any way he can. It’s Hawkguy, Katie-Kate, Pizza Dog and friends against the Clown, Madame Masque, the Tracksuit Draculas and more in a fantastic, Eisner Award-winning reinvention of the arrowed Avenger! Bro, you read this book. Okay, bro? Collecting HAWKEYE (2012) #1-22 and ANNUAL #1, and YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #6.

As night falls on Kimberly Magic Academy, the halls transform into a dark and deadly labyrinth...with Oliver and his friends still inside! Faced with a maze of evershifting passages and upperclassmen who hardly have their well-being in mind, the dark side of the school will test their mettle. However, even as they run from certain death, they have to stop Nanao from walking toward it. Just what mysteries does her fierce past hold...?

'Best novel. The big one . . . stands above all the others . . . beautifully written, and wonderfully elegiac, a book that I will long remember, and return to.' - George R.R. Martin, author of Game of Thrones.The New York Times BestsellerWinner of the Arthur C. Clarke AwardLonglisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction National Book Awards FinalistPEN/Faulkner Award FinalistStation Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel is a bold vision of a dystopian future, frighteningly real, perfect for fans of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. What was lost in the collapse: almost everything, almost everyone, but there is still such beauty.One snowy night in Toronto famous actor Arthur Leander dies on stage whilst performing the role of a lifetime. That same evening a deadly virus touches down in North America. The world will never be the same again. Twenty years later Kirsten, an actress in the Travelling Symphony, performs Shakespeare in the settlements that have grown up since the collapse. But then her newly hopeful world is threatened. If civilization was lost, what would you preserve? And how far would you go to protect it?

Every family has its own mythology, but in this family none of the myths match up. Claudia's mother says she met her husband when she stopped him from jumping off a bridge. Her father says it happened when he saved her from an attempted robbery. Both parents are deaf but couldn't be more different; they can't even agree on how they met, much less who needed saving. Into this unlikely yet somehow inevitable union, our narrator is born. She comes of age with her brother in this strange, and increasingly estranged, household split between a small village in southern Italy and New York City. Without even sign language in common - their parents have not bothered to teach them - family communications are chaotic and rife with misinterpretations. An outsider in every way, she longs for a freedom she's not even sure exists. Only books and punk rock - and a tumultuous relationship - begin to show her the way to create her own mythology, to construct her own version of the story of her life. Kinetic, formally daring, and strikingly original, Strangers I Know is a funny and profound portrait of an unconventional family that makes us look anew at how language shapes our understanding of ourselves.

Set in 1993, Paul and Carol Go to Guatemala is part travelogue, part social commentary and part romance. The novel chronicles a couple's budding relationship as they explore a wild and wonderful third-world country in the final throes of a civil war. Through Carol's journal entries, it weaves the compelling story of two wayward travelers who learn to appreciate the raw beauty of a ravaged land...and fall in love along the way-with Guatemala and each other. But will they survive lost luggage, chicken busses, active volcanoes, Mayan ruins, food poisoning and a fateful game of "e;Hearts?"e; Time will tell.

A new edition of this classic Zweig story - an epic chess match on a transatlantic liner during WW2 unearths a story of persecution and obsession.

The delicate balance between cops and criminals is in peril in this gritty noir volume presented in deluxe packaging, an oversized hardcover housed in a slipcase with a portfolio and print. Dwight owes a debt to the girls of Old Town. These dangerous women who walk the night have saved him more times than he can count, and finding friends like that isn't easy. Tonight, these friends are being threatened in more ways than one . . . Dwight is going to do whatever it takes to bring them peace and keep the status quo-even if it means killing a whole lot of people. Frank Miller's return to his comic opus graphic novel series continues with the luxury edition of Volume 3 The Big Fat Kill. High-end materials and finishes, and iconic textures from the series combine in a package which evokes the striking asphalt jungle that is Sin City. Housed in a cloth covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing is an oversized hardcover featuring a soft touch matte finish with spot gloss and foil stamping. The slipcase includes a portfolio featuring a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. Also, this edition does still include the ten-page pinup gallery from previous editions, featuring art from Arthur Adams, Mike Allred, Sergio Aragonés, Paul Chadwick, Joe Kubert, Mike Mignola, John Romita, Jim Silke, Walter Simonson, and Sergio Toppi. As an added bonus, each volume's slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out "Sin City." Discerning fans and new readers can experience this unparalleled and action-packed noir masterpiece in the most exciting edition to date! FOR MATURE READERS

The first arc ended in loss, but the new saga teeters on the edge of tragedy! There are some that even Doctor Strange, Earth''s Sorcerer Supreme, cannot save, but can he minimise the graves they''ll have to dig on campus? The students of Strange Academy go on a perfectly normal field trips... to space... uncovering a magical artifact... with Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket and Groot and to Asgard! Plus, there is a murder mystery at Strange Academy, and not the fun kind with the pretend roles. Toth has been shattered and everyone is a suspect. Can the teachers discover Whodunit?

Dive into the compelling narrative of 'A Muslim Woman's Diary' by the talented author, Sumaya Amiri. Published in 2021, this book offers a captivating exploration of a genre that intertwines personal experiences with broader societal observations. Amiri's skillful storytelling and unique perspective make this book a standout in contemporary literature. The book is a testament to Amiri's talent, capturing the essence of her experiences as a Muslim woman in a way that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Published by DBC, 'A Muslim Woman's Diary' is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the world through different lenses. Don't miss out on this enlightening literary journey.

A fortune teller once told Mila she'd find a man who would take her breath away. She refrained from telling her it would be literally while Mila ran for her life.Having always done what is expected of her, Mila dresses the part, only dates college boys with exemplary backgrounds, and doesn't ask questions. Not about her papa's absences or his refusal to let her set foot in her birthplace-Russia.Suffocated by the rules and unanswered questions, Mila does what she's always wanted to.She boards a plane to Moscow.She never expected to fall for a man on the way. One with unexplained wealth, tattoos on his hands, and secrets in his eyes. But it doesn't take long for his caress to become a rough grasp muffling her screams.Revenge is a dish best served cold. Unfortunately, a Russian winter is the coldest of them all, and Mila soon learns the only way to escape intact is to do the impossible and thaw her captor's heart.

Boka er ei samling av forfatterens korte tekster publisert i perioden 2002-2005. De handler om revolt, negasjon, vold, rus og eskapisme.

Det lykkelige livet på Domarö i Roslagens skjærgård tar slutt en strålende februardag i 2004, når seks år gamle Maja blir sporløst borte ute på isen. Når faren vender tilbake til øya et par år senere, mottar han en meddelelse som tenner et håp; Maja finnes fremdeles i verden, men på et sted ingen kan nå henne. Romanen er en fortelling om kjærlighet og hat, magi og skjulte krefter.

En måke bryter ut av flokken, og vil greie seg alene. Han blir utstøtt. Det koster å ville stå utenfor flokken.

Haugtussa er eit diktverk om grunnkreftene i menneskelivet. Om striden mellom ånd og trolldoms vald, og samstundes ein lovsang om naturen. Gjennom Veslemøy har Garborg skildra kampen mot mørkemaktene. Veslemøy er synsk. Ho kan sjå gjennom menneska og inn i huldreheimen. Men ho er og lys levande og får røyne svik i kjærleik.

Palestina, 1948. Familien Abulheja blir fordrevet fra hjemmet sitt i landsbyen Ein Hod og blir sendt til flyktningeleiren i Jenin. Amal forteller om brødrene sine, den ene blir borte i kaoset som oppsto da de måtte flykte, og ender som israelsk soldat, mens den andre velger å ofre alt for Palestina, og blir samtidig sin brors fiende. Amals egen dramatiske historie inkluderer kjærlighet, tap, barndom, ekteskap og moderskap, og fører henne etter hvert til Pennsylvania i USA.

Boka inneholder et utvalg av de beste historiene som Carl Barks tegnet, bl.a. Eggmysteriet, Jul i Pengelens, gullhjelmen og I det gamle California.

Det er en helt vanlig kveld på Viljas studenthybel da moren ringer. Samtalen blir derimot alt annet enn vanlig. Moren snakker forvirret og usammenhengende. Har hun drukket? Det pleier hun ikke. Skremt tar Vilja affære, og moren blir lagt inn på det lokale sykehuset. Da Vilja ankommer, kan legen fortelle at moren er rammet av akutt hjernesykdom. Jeg skal ta vare på deg er en roman om livets brå omveltninger - en fortelling om en datter som må ta ansvar for morens framtid så vel som sin egen, og de dilemmaer det medfører. Men også historien om en splittet familie som forsøker å vokse sammen omkring noe nytt. Gunn Marit Nisja skriver lavmælt og fint om vanlige menneskers liv og drømmer.

Bok 7 i den bestselgende Amuletten-serien. Bli med på en spenningsreise uten sidestykke, når denne prisbelønte serien begynner å nærme seg slutten. Emily og Trellis må reise til havets bunn, der minnene om fortiden er lagret. De vil prøve å avdekke Trellis sin mystiske barndom for å ta opp kampen mot Alvekongen, men hva om alt sammen er en felle? Nede i dypet oppdager Emily en mørk hemmelighet som forandrer alt. Samtidig blir stemmen til amuletten sterkere, og truer med å ta fullstendig kontroll over henne.