An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black , with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue... Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. The No. 1 Bestselling author Holly Black takes a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic High King, Cardan, told only from his perspective. This new instalment in th "Folk of the Air" series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that haveenchanted ... |
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Meg Long's "Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves" is a captivating debut about survival, found family, and the bond between a girl and a wolf that delivers a fresh twist on classic survival stories and frontier myths. On a frozen wasteland of a planet, a girl is on the run with a wolf who is born to be a killer, but bound to be her guide. As they fight to escape ice goblins, giant bears, and a ruthless leader intent on trapping them both, one question drives them relentlessly forward: where do you turn when there is nowhere to hide? ... |
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The intoxicating and bloodthirsty finale to the New York Times bestselling "The Cruel Prince", nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019, and New York Times bestseller "The Wicked King". After being pronounced Queen of Faerie and then abruptly exiled by the Wicked King Cardan, Jude finds herself unmoored, the queen of nothing. She spends her time with Vivi and Oak, watching reality television, and doing odd jobs, including squaring up to a cannibalistic faerie. When her twin sister Taryn shows up asking a favour, Jude jumps at the chance to return to the Faerie world, even if it means facing Cardan, ... |
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The ever-elusive Enola Holmes has now been on the run for more than eight months, much to the bemusement of her brother - the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. During a chance encounter with an old acquaintance, Lady Cecily, Enola realises that there is more to the young woman's plight than meets the eye. Especially when she leaves behind a dire plea for help within a peculiar pink fan... Puzzled, Enola finds she has no choice but to risk her freedom and join forces with Sherlock. But can she trust him? And can they both save Lady Cecily in time? ... |
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Едно лято в Париж може да ви накара да преосмислите целия си живот. Не заради популярните туристически дестинации, музеите и Сена. Тази книга не е за това. Това не е типичната любовна история. Това е книга за начина, по който живеем живота си, за грешките, за страха от неизвестното и смелостта да потърсим нов път и да преодолеем самите себе си. Грейс винаги е искала да контролира всичко - от рождените дни на децата си до семейната ваканция. Тя е толкова обсебена от това, че дори не усеща как нейният на пръв поглед стабилен брак е застрашен. За 25-годишнината им тя е уредила за себе си и своя съпруг романтично пътуване ... |
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Sometimes making the wrong choice is the right thing to do... ... Jenna is known as The Ice Cream Girl. She doesn't mind the name one bit. After all, there far worse jobs than selling ice creams by the sea. Then one hot summer's day, everything changes and Jenna faces the most difficult decision of her life. Craig spends as much time as he can at the beach hut in Everdene he rents with a few of his mates. It's the perfect break from his stressful job, and he loves to surf. But one weekend he notices a girl on the beach - for all the wrong reasons. For Jenna and Craig, it's a chance meeting which could ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... When their mother is suddenly taken ill on holiday, five siblings are left to fend for themselves at the elegant, faded hotel, Les Oeillets. Under the increasingly jealous gaze of the glamorous patronne, Mademoiselle Zizi, the children gravitate towards her mysterious and charming lover, Eliot, for comfort. And, amongst the gnarled trees of the old orchards, thirteen-year-old Cecil watches from the sidelines as her achingly beautiful sister, Joss, is drawn into the heart of a toxic affair. A tense, evocative portrait of love and deceit in the Champagne ... |
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The first in a pair of fast, season-led vegetable books from beloved author and cook Nigel Slater. Greenfeast: spring, summer is a vibrant and joyous collection of the food Nigel eats at the end of the day. Over 110 simply beautiful spring and summer recipes, each with suggested variations, that can mostly be on the table in 30 minutes. This is perfect for people who want to eat less meat, but don't want to compromise on flavour and ease of cooking. From roast spring vegetables with peanut sauce to rice, broad beans and asparagus, or peaches with blackberries and ice cream, this green follow-up to the bestselling ... |
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Contains 25 stories. ... Set off on an outdoor adventure with this collection of 25 classic tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. The perfect holiday read for children. From stolen dogs and disappearing necklaces to journeys to faraway lands, these fun-filled stories are packed full of mystery and adventure. Ideal for newly confident readers, these entertaining tales are the ideal length for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. ... |
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Предстои ли ти ваканция? Искаш ли да си сигурна, че няма да забравиш нито една важна подробност по организацията ѝ? А какво ще кажеш да можеш да си водиш дневник всеки ден, докато си там? И да запазиш най-хубавите си снимки? Това е 3 в 1 планер - органайзер, дневник и албум! С травъл планера можеш да планираш лесно и бързо своята почивка от началото до края. Планерът ти предлага безкомпромисното качество на изпълнение, присъщо на бранда "Rich Girl". Какво означава това? Луксозни твърди корици с гланц, висококачествен цветен печат и интересно съдържание. И всичко това - изработено ръчно, специално за теб! ... |
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Изчерпателна биография на Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... Това е вълнуващата история на неразрушимата група от Ел Ей – от техните първи дни, изпълнени с много фънк, до последвалия успех като една от най-продаваните групи на Америка. Въпреки пословичната си репутация на ексхибиционисти, наркомани и развратници в крайна сметка Chili Peppers не спират да издават албуми, които шокират, предизвикват и интригуват феновете им. Някъде сред лошото поведение, промените в състава на групата и експлозивните изпълнения на живо безкомпромисната музикална цялост на Chili Peppers винаги е присъствала неотлъчно като една от техните основни бас ... |
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The awesome final step of "The Long Earth" series. Authors of the No. 1 bestseller "The Long Earth". ... 2070-71. Nearly six decades after Step Day and in the Long Earth, the new Next post-human society continues to evolve. For Joshua Valienté, now in his late sixties, it is time to take one last solo journey into the High Meggers: an adventure that turns into a disaster. Alone and facing death, his only hope of salvation lies with a group of trolls. But as Joshua confronts his mortality, the Long Earth receives a signal from the stars. A signal that is picked up by radio astronomers but also in ... |
