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Swordsman, soldier, poet...and possessor of the biggest nose in all of France! Cyrano de Bergerac was all this and more, for behind his grotesque face beat the heart of a lover. And, being Cyrano, who could he fall in love with but the most beautiful woman in Paris?From this conflict of nose versus heart springs one of the most uproarious, tender, funny, painful, and action-packed stories of all time - a tale that has its roots in truth, for Cyrano de Bergerac really existed.

Part dark romance, part fairy tale, DISORDER marks the arrival of bestselling Italian author Rokia, available for the first time in English, in a vibrant translation by Beth Hickling-Moore. The production is voiced by an all-star cast: Diane Guerrero (Orange is the New Black), William Gao (Heartstopper), Freya Allan (The Witcher) and Connor Swindells (Sex Education.)

Marley is one of the only gay kids in his North Carolina town -- and he feels like he might as well be one of the only gay kids in the universe. Or at least that's true until Christopher shows up in the halls of his high school. Christopher's great to talk to, great to look at, great to be with-and he seems to feel the same way about Marley. It's almost too good to be true.

Als Joris nach seinem Wehrdienst endlich nach Sylt zurückkehrt, ist nichts mehr, wie es war. Denn seine beste Freundin Nele, die er seit Jahren heimlich liebt, hat aufgrund eines Unfalls ihr Gedächtnis verloren und erkennt ihn nicht mehr. Mit dem Schmerz, den diese Tatsache bei ihm auslöst, muss er erst einmal zurechtkommen. Und auch seine Leidenschaft, das Kite-Surfen, welche beide immer verband, bereitet ihm aus diesem Grund zusätzliche Probleme.

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.

For years, the Empress of Namorn has pressed her young cousin, Lady Sandrilene fa Toren, to visit her vast lands within the Empire's borders. Sandry has avoided the invitation for as long as it was possible. Now, Sandry has agreed to pay that overdue visit. Sandry's uncle promises guards to accompany her. But they're hardly a group of warriors! They're her old friends from Winding Circle: Daja, Tris, and Briar. Sandry hardly knows them now. They've grown up and grown apart.

My name is Caitlin, and up until 48 hours ago, I had never: tasted alcohol, kissed a boy, sang in public at the top of my lungs, kidnapped anyone, or - what? Stolen a convertible? Now I'm in jail, and I have no idea what I'm going to tell: the police, my parents, the mayor, all of those camera crews, and everyone on Twitter. I have just noticed that: my nose is pierced, and I have - wait? Is that a tattoo? I blame one person for this entire insane weekend: my famous cousin.

Even under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a painful and confusing time. Unfortunately, Lilianna’s circumstances are anything but normal. Only a few people know what caused her sudden change from model student to the withdrawn pessimist she has become, but her situation isn’t about to get any better. When people begin coming down with a quick-spreading illness that doctors are unable to treat, Lil’s worst fears are realized.

Ballet is Aisha’s life. So when she’s denied yet another lead at her elite academy because she doesn’t “look” the part, she knows something has to change—the constant discrimination is harming her mental health. Switching to her best friend Neil’s art school seems like the perfect plan at first. But she soon discovers racism and bullying are entrenched in the ballet program here, too, and there’s a troubling new distance between her and Neil. And as past traumas surface, pressure from friends and family, a new romance, and questions about her dance career threaten to overwhelm her.

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Die Sommerferien stehen vor der Tür. Die schönste Zeit des Jahres. Nicht so für Jean. Die Konflikte mit seinem Vater lassen sich im Urlaub nicht einfach ausblenden. Die alljährliche Eskalation scheint vorprogrammiert. Doch dann taucht ein Fremder auf und bald wird klar: Diesen Sommer wird er das größte Abenteuer seines Lebens eingehen. Gemeinsam mit seinem besten Freund Marcel, begibt er sich auf eine spannende Reise, um die Wahrheit herauszufinden.

As kids, Mark and his cousin, Talia, spent many happy summers together at the family cottage in Ontario, Canada, but a fight between their parents put an end to the annual event. Living on opposite coasts - Mark in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Talia in Victoria, British Columbia - they haven’t seen each other in years. When their grandfather dies unexpectedly, Mark and Talia find themselves reunited at the cottage again, cleaning it out while the family decides what to do with it.

Dillon has the terrifying power to create massive amounts of destruction with the slightest tweak of his will. Deanna is so consumed by fear, it has become like a black hole, drawing to her the very things that terrify her. Then, when the glare of a supernova 16 light-years away illuminates the night sky, they have a vision: There are six of them out there, all teenagers, and all suffering from supernatural afflictions that disfigure their bodies and souls. 

Con l'arrivo della primavera, grazie alle romantiche passeggiate nel centro di Roma, Valentina ha ritrovato l'amore di Marco, anche se non ha superato il tradimento di Sara. Anche a scuola tutto va per il verso giusto e in un attimo arriva l'estate: è tempo di progetti da vivere insieme. Quale scelta migliore se non passare le vacanze con Marco? E dove, al mare o in montagna? E mentre Valentina sogna a occhi aperti, una sorpresa l'aspetta dietro l'angolo.

Wir drei haben alles überstanden. Die Bomben, die Brände, die Nächte. Wir sind noch da. Unser Leben fängt gerade erst an. London, September 1940. Fast jede Nacht wird die Stadt bombardiert. Ella und ihr kleiner Bruder Robbie suchen Schutz in den weitverzweigten Tunneln der U-Bahn. Wie Sardinen liegen die Menschen dort unten dicht an dicht auf dem Boden. Auch Jay ist darunter, der sich ganz allein durchschlägt, und Quinn, die vom Landsitz ihrer Eltern abgehauen ist, um im Krankenhaus zu helfen. Nach und nach erzählen sich die vier von ihrem Leben und ihren Hoffnungen für die Zukunft.

Mathieu et Clara se relèvent péniblement de la terrible épreuve qu’ils ont vécue en juin dernier. L’été n’a pas suffi à mettre un baume sur leurs blessures, et c’est avec appréhension qu’ils amorcent leur dernière année scolaire à l’Académie des Sources. À la surprise de tous, Charlotte fait un retour inattendu au sein du groupe d’amis, avec une seule idée en tête : reconquérir Mathieu. Et elle est convaincue que rien ni personne ne l’en empêchera, surtout pas la belle Clara.

Disparaître dans un village aussi petit que Saint-Sévère est hautement improbable. Pourtant, en cette journée de canicule, Joey Laforme est introuvable. Adrienne Ferron, 14 ans, est la seule à remarquer l’absence de sa petite voisine, dont les géniteurs d’ailleurs, ne gagneraient jamais le trophée de parents de l’année. Selon sa conception exclusive de l’amitié, Adrienne voit d’abord dans cette disparition un prétexte convaincant pour passer du temps avec son amie Léonie, venue spécialement de la ville afin de l’aider à y voir plus clair.

The bestselling TikTok sensation and instant New York Times Bestseller! Filled with a diverse cast of characters, the heartache of first love and loss, and the kind of friends that can get you through anything, plus a touch of magic, Dustin Thao's You've Reached Sam will make an instant...

È il 1989. Nina ha undici anni e una famiglia incasinata, il padre e la madre litigano sempre, Lorenzo - suo fratello minore, - quando si arrabbia, diventa un pericolo. Dal centro di Roma si ritrova catapultata in un quartiere di periferia, fatto di palazzoni, ragazzi sui motorini e prati bruciati. Anche la scuola è diversa, non ci sono le maestre ma le suore, non ha neanche un amico. Ma un incontro improvviso stravolge tutto, come una tempesta: ha tredici anni, abita nel palazzo di fronte, è mulatta e balla la lambada.

È di nuovo autunno. Anche se ormai sta con Mirko, Vale non riesce a nascondere il proprio malumore: cominciano così a fioccare i brutti voti, lei ha scatti di nervosismo continui e diventa silenziosa e ombrosa, proprio lei che è così piena di vita. Quando i genitori si rendono conto della situazione a scuola, la costringono a passare le vacanze di Natale in Abruzzo, per studiare e recuperare, con loro e la sorellina Giulia, che intanto sta crescendo e si fa sempre più bella.