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Aparecida por primera vez como radionovela en México en 1963, Kalimán y los profanadores de tumbas es la primera aventura del icónico héroe creado en México. En esta superproducción de Storytel y Superhéroe, se reinventa esta gran historia, sin perder su esencia, pero actualizada para...

Brought to you by Puffin. Discover what happened before . . . Eight original stories written by Janet Fielding (Tegan), Ingrid Oliver (Osgood), Mark Griffiths, Steve Cole, Gary Russell, Beth Axford, Janelle McCurdy and E. L. Norry. Read by Janet Fielding, Ingrid Oliver, Barnaby Edwards, Ayesha...

Pinocchio fängt einen Brief ab, der an Fridolin adressiert ist und in dem dem Elfen mitgeteilt wird, dass er in eine weit entfernte, angesehene Schule aufgenommen worden ist. Was für eine Katastrophe! Pinocchio braucht Fridolin, um einen Aufsatz für ihn zu schreiben, damit er seinen Notendurchschnitt verbessern kann.

Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from Allentown to Auckland, from Sydney to San Francisco. Featured concerts include Elton’s dazzling performances at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton’s legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official photography, and more.

1893/94 veröffentlicht Karl May seine Erzählung Der Ölprinz als Fortsetzungsgeschichte. Ein Trupp deutscher Auswanderer auf dem gefährlichen Weg durch den Wilden Westen. Die brachiale Finders-Bande hat es auf den Planwagenzug abgesehen. Zudem treibt ein zwielichtiger Geschäftemacher sein Unwesen: der selbst ernannte Ölprinz bietet eine Petroleum-Quelle zum Kauf, deren tatsächliche Existenz zweifelhaft ist.

This cheerleader's been dreaming of a white Christmas—but thanks to wild weather and grounded planes, I'm stuck doing my holiday to-do list (of the sugar and spice variety) without a snowflake in sight. After an airport run-in with my team's football coach, there's hope I may not have to do it alone. Coach Buzzkill, aka James Porter, definitely needs a break from his routine, and my little scavenger hunt could do the trick—if he'll let it.

Pinocchio gerät in den Bann von Frederic, einem aufgeblasenen Prinzen mit einem hypnotischen Lächeln. Bald findet er heraus, dass dieser sein Lächeln von einer magischen Zahnpasta bekommt, ebenso wie Volpek, der die Zahnpasta stiehlt, um die Freunde zu verzaubern, damit sie tun, was er will.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray comes a gripping, extraordinary portrait of love, silence, and secrets under a Spanish dictatorship. Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret...

William Faulkner: a titan of American literature. You probably already know all about his life and work, right? No? Don’t sweat it! In five minutes, we’ll bring you up to speed on this national treasure. First we’ll fill you in on a few key facts about his career, and then we’ll hit five important aspects of his writing that are guaranteed to impress friends, family, and potential dates.

Everyone knows who the Fisher brothers are: the hottest single bartenders this side of the Santa Monica Pier. Which is exactly why when I run into Ryan Fisher one day at the beach, I intend to steer clear of him and his sexy, playboy ways. I’ve heard the rumors. I know his type. I’ve seen him in action. And I’m not interested. But Ryan has other ideas. He’s convinced that I have him all wrong. But I don’t have the luxury of making mistakes when it comes to men. Not anymore. Being a single mom does that to a woman.

How does the brain perceive and interpret information from the eye? And what happens when the process is disrupted? In The Mind’s Eye, Oliver Sacks tells the stories of people who are able to navigate the world and communicate with others despite losing what many of us consider indispensable...

In Georgi Gospodinovs Roman trifft der Erzähler auf Gaustín, einen Flaneur, der durch die Zeit reist. In Zürich eröffnet Gaustín eine »Klinik für die Vergangenheit«, eine Einrichtung, die Alzheimer-Kranken eine inspirierende Behandlung anbietet: Jedes Stockwerk ist einem bestimmten Jahrzehnt nachempfunden. Patienten können dort Trost finden in ihren verblassenden Erinnerungen.

I’ve loved Ryson for as long as I can remember. He stole my heart on set when we were teenagers and hasn’t let it go since. It hasn’t always been easy being Hollywood’s hottest couple, but it’s always been worth it. Until now. I never thought anything could come between us. I never imagined a scenario where Ryson and I wouldn’t be together...but here we are, living out my worst nightmare. And in the public eye, no less.

Following the success of At Blackwater Pond, this second audio reccording from bestselling poet Mary Oliver contains a selection of thirty-seven previously published poems and four new, read by the poet in her steady, magnetic voice. Oliver recites from the full range of her poetry—from her...

The beloved author of Rescued invites readers to discover the story of the God who creates, rescues, and mobilizes us to share in the work of renewing the human family. “Life-changing . . . Fr. John Riccardo speaks directly to the struggles of our time and the deepest needs of our hearts...

On 2 November 2023, in one of the largest fraud trials in history, Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of stealing billions of dollars from the customers of his crypto-exchange, FTX. How did this 31-year-old Californian in flip-flops, board shorts and a T-shirt manage to become one of the most...

Small-time hustler Arthur Abdel Simpson ekes out a living in Athens by robbing gullible tourists. But when an attempted theft backfires, he finds himself out-smarted and blackmailed into driving a highly suspicious car across the border to Istanbul. Then the Turkish secret police get involved, and Simpson becomes embroiled in something far deeper, and more dangerous, than he could imagine. Featuring a heart-stopping jewel heist, this compulsive, morally complex thriller became the basis for the classic film Topkapi.

Some years ago, Oliver Darkshire stepped into the hushed interior of Henry Sotheran Ltd on Sackville Street (est. 1761) to interview for their bookselling apprenticeship, a decision which has bedevilled him ever since. He'd intended to stay for a year before launching into some less dusty, better remunerated career. Unfortunately for him, the alluring smell of old books and the temptation of a management-approved afternoon nap proved irresistible. Soon he was balancing stacks of first editions, fending off nonagenarian widows with and trying not to upset the store's resident ghost.

George Bowling is 45, married with children, working as a suburban insurance salesman and desperate to escape London. It’s 1939, and the Second World War is imminent. Foreseeing the chaos it will bring, George decides to escape to the smaller life of his childhood, to the village of Lower Binfield where everything is quiet and peaceful. But his journey may bring nothing more than chaos, confusion and disillusionment.

Eine knifflige Cold-Case-Ermittlung für Jan Tommen und sein Team von Bestsellerautor Alexander Hartung. Während seines Urlaubs auf Rügen versucht der Hacker Max, zwei Cold Cases aufzuklären. Doch aus der Freizeitbeschäftigung wird plötzlich Ernst: Nach Max wird wegen eines Raubüberfalls gefahndet. Jan ist von der Unschuld des IT-Spezialisten überzeugt, wer versucht ihm etwas anzuhängen? Die Suche startet bei den ungelösten Fällen: In den Achtzigern fand man auf der Insel den abgetrennten Arm einer vermissten Frau, ohne weitere verwertbare Spuren.