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Jeder kennt den Weihnachtsmann, aber kennt ihr auch schon Leonardo? In diesem magischen Abenteuer lernt ihr den beliebtesten Eisbaren des Nordpols kennen den Chef-Organisator mit der roten Weste und der groen Brille.Als der gefahrliche "Sturm der verlorenen Sterne" alle Adressen und Namen der Kinder durcheinanderwirbelt, scheint das Weihnachtsfest verloren zu sein. Doch Leonardo hat einen Plan! Mit Hilfe seiner neuesten Erfindung, dem Sternenkompass, und einem Schlitten, der zur Rakete wird, macht er sich daran, die Bescherung zu retten."Leonardo und der Sternenkompass" ist eine spannende und poetische Geschichte fur kleine und groe Entdecker. Jason Edwards entfuhrt uns in eine Welt voller Pulverschnee, goldener Pailletten und der Erkenntnis, dass man mit ein bisschen Erfindungsgeist und einem groen Herzen jedes Hindernis uberwinden kann.

Silence is complicity, but what does it take to speak up?Hannah is a journalist running on empty. Balancing the chaos of new motherhood, her job and her faith, she increasingly feels the judgement of a newsroom that doesnt value her voice. Ashraf is an academic whose career and personal life are in freefall.As Israels bombardment of Gaza intensifies, a teenage student is arrested for protesting a universitys ties to an Israeli arms manufacturer. Both Hannah and Ashraf are pulled into the unfolding drama but in very different ways. While Hannah fights to tell the true story, risking her place in the newsroom, Ashraf chooses caution, prioritising his reputation as the stakes rise around him.As their paths begin to converge, both must confront what they are willing to stand for and what their silence might cost them.

A mothers murder. A gods command. A curse that will not release its grip.Orestes is huntednot just by the Furies, but by the truth behind the crime they punish. He killed his mother on Apollos command, in the name of justice. Now the gods are silent, their temples rotting, their promises hollow.Then comes word of the impossible: his sister Iphigeniasacrificed years agois alive, held in the brutal land of Taurica as High Priestess to a goddess who demands blood.She may be his only path to redemption.If he can reach her before the Furies do.Because something is wrong with the divine order.Not angry. Not distant. Broken.The journey will take him through corrupted oracles and collapsing temples, across seas haunted by something vast and ancientsomething that does not answer to any god, and that remembers every debt.And beneath it all, something older is still at worktwisting fear into rage, doubt into certainty, and choice into violence.But when Orestes finally finds his sister, he discovers she has not been waiting to be saved.Iphigenia has been surviving. Scheming. And she has become something far more dangerous than a victima woman who can weaponize ritual, superstition, and belief itself to forge her own freedom.Her rescue will not be a battle. It will be a performance.As they flee across the Inhospitable Sea, hunted by Scythian warriors and something older beneath the waves, survival begins to strip everything awaycertainty, innocence, even the stories they tell themselves to justify what theyve done.Until at last, a price is demanded.Not blood... just the truth.Because a trial is coming. Athens awaits. And there will be no gods to answer for him. No prophecy to hide behind. Only a manand the things he chose to do.Perfect for readers of Circe, The Song of Achilles, and The Poppy Warand for those drawn to Greek mythology retellings, dark fantasy, morally complex heroes, epic sea voyages, and stories where the most dangerous thing isnt the monster beneath the waves.Its the truth waiting at the journeys end.

Join Winston the mouse as he sets out on another irresistible Christmas adventure! A Christmas mystery written in 24-and-a-half-chapters. The perfect Christmas gift for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.From beloved childrens author-illustrator Alex T. Smith comes How Winston Delivered A Christmas Wish. Full of gorgeous colour artwork and Christmassy activities, this third Winston adventure is sure to become a Christmas classic to be enjoyed year after year.Winston is looking forward to Christmas at home with Oliver on Mistletoe Street. There are to be NO ADVENTURES AT ALL this year.But when an elderly tortoise finds a lost letter addressed to a girl who lived on Mistletoe Street seventy years ago, Winston knows he has to act. Helped by old friends and new, Winston sets out on a magical adventure to snowy New York but how can one small mouse find someone in a strange new town where everything is larger than life? Winston is determined to find out but, once in Manhattan, his job is made more difficult when he realises that some shadowy foes are after him!Includes crafting decorations, making Christmas food, discovering Christmas traditions from around the world and so much more! How Winston Delivered a Christmas Wish is a heartwarming illustrated story by Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude and Astrid and the Space Cadets series for younger readers.

From the inimitable OHara sisters, Once Upon a Stolen Sleigh is a snow-capped, present-filled choose-your-own Christmas adventure. You, the reader, are in charge of this tale!Its a magical time in Lapland. Bells are ringing, moose are carolling and pies are mincing. But something wicked is about to happen: the Thief King is about to steal Christmas! Its up to you, the reader, to become the hero of this story. You will need to choose the perfect present for each person on Santas list will it be the twinkling marbles, or the silver flowers? The gem-covered bracelets, or the sugar plums? Only by delivering the presents will you be able to save Santa, and Christmas itself.A captivating book of choices where the child picks the story they want to tell empowering children to become storytellers and weave their very own Christmas fairytale.

Curl up by the fire this Christmas with the masters of cosy and seasonal crime fiction the perfect stocking-filler for fans of Agatha Christie and the British Library Crime Classics!A collection of Christmas-themed mysteries, written by some of the greatest Golden Age authors, including Ellery Queen, Mary Roberts Rinehart, John D. MacDonald, and John Dickson Carr, as well as such undiscovered writers as Norvell Page, Meredith Nicholson, and Pat Frank.The range of subjects and styles may be surprising, ranging from truly chilling to heart-warming to hilarious to puzzling. This is no accident, of course, since genuinely talented authors have their own voices and, like snowflakes, no two are alike. Golden Age Christmas Mysteries is the perfect gift for the season, to be read on a cold, snowy night, in a comfortable chair near a blazing fire.For fans of classic detective fiction [...] this anthology offers a mixture of chilling plots, clever puzzles and atmospheric settings Crime Fiction Lover

Every picture holds a secret; every pixel hides a soul. In this collection of flash fiction, author Keyla Damaer invites you to step through the frame and the unknown. Born from a unique dialogue between AI imagery and human imagination, these stories span the breadth of the impossible.From the cosmic horror of a sun that loves the Earth a little too much, to the delicate tragedy of a porcelain boy lost amongst the stars, this anthology traverses the hilarious, the horrific, and the heartbreaking.A journey through rusted robots, techno-shamans, and blood-thirsty spirits, this collection proves that while an image may be worth a thousand words, the right story is worth a thousand worlds.Step inside. The view is different from here.

Ogni immagine custodisce un segreto; ogni pixel cela unanimaIn questa raccolta di racconti lampo, lautrice Keyla Damaer ti invita ad attraversare la cornice per spingerti nellignoto. Nate da un dialogo tra le immagini generate dallintelligenza artificiale e limmaginazione umana, queste storie abbracciano limpossibile in tutte le sue sfumature.Dallorrore cosmico di un sole che ama la Terra un po troppo, fino alla tragedia di un ragazzo di porcellana perduto tra le stelle, questantologia esplora territori che sanno essere esilaranti, terrificanti e capaci di spezzare il cuore.In un viaggio tra robot arrugginiti, tecno-sciamani e spiriti assetati di sangue, questa raccolta dimostra che se unimmagine vale mille parole, la storia giusta vale mille mondi.Entra. Da qui, la prospettiva cambia completamente.

Following on from Saras bestselling introduction to crafting for crafters of every level in Craft Your Year with Sara Davies, this new crafting guide includes 70 projects for intermediate to advanced crafters. It focusses on crafting ideasfor the important occasions in everyones life: from birthdays and Mother and Fathers days to weddings and new babies, from new job and new home to graduation and retirement, and everything in between.Crafting a card or gift for those you love to mark these special occasions shows them just how much care, while also being a pleasurable and relaxing pastime enabling your creativity to flourish.Sara teaches you how to make the most memorable cards and gifts for every occasion with easy-to-follow instructions and how-to photos guiding you every step of the way.

Everybody says senior year is the best time in your life, but A.J. Walker would trade it for another chance at grade eleven in a heartbeat. The fact that time keeps moving forward should be a good thing. After all, Bren OShea promised theyd be together again. But a lot can happen in a year, and even if things dont fall apart, they still live on two different continents.Imagine A.J.s surprise when a familiar red-haired boy shows up at Peacock Collegiate on the first day of class. With the two of them together, its all A.J. can do to keep from losing himself in dreams of what senior year might look like: Brens first Canadian winter, trips to the family cabin, and matching suits at graduation.But theres no hiding from the Irish certs, even when theyre an ocean away, and Mrs. OShea isnt about to let her son risk his future on a lark. He needs to ace every one of his classes or hes on the first plane back to Glenbridge.Bren is a lot of things, but a straight A student isnt one of them. And even if he was, what might happen now that hes put that kind of pressure on himself?

What we put on our plates is one of the simplest ways to improve our short-term and long-term health, but with so much contradictory advice out there, it can feel overwhelming. Renowned Stanford scientist, Christopher Gardner, has been researching nutrition for over 20 years and in Food Sense he shows you where there is genuine scientific consensus so you can discern fact from fads and ignore the health food marketing hype. From weight loss to protein, ultra-processed foods, seed oils, GMOs and fermented foods, this definitive and myth-busting guide answers all your nutrition questions in one place.At the heart of the book is a flexible framework built around vegetables and whole foods, minimizing added sugars and refined grains, while making room for pleasure, culture and personal values. With practical insights, motivating science and approachable recipes, Food Sense empowers readers to take control of their food choices, enjoy what they eat and build habits that last.

The word-of-mouth phenomenon that transformed how we lead and liveMost leaders dont realise theyre operating on autopilot reacting defensively, managing through fear, and fueling workplace drama. The Fifteen Commitments of Conscious Leadership offers a groundbreaking framework, adopted by top companies from Silicon Valley to Wall Street, for reshaping how people work together. It is radically simple: at any moment, we can choose to lead consciously open, curious, and self-aware or unconsciously closed, fearful, and reactive.Originally self-published and shared among executives and coaches, The Fifteen Commitments of Conscious Leadership quickly became a favourite in boardrooms and beyond. Drawing upon decades of experience, the authors distil conscious leadership into fifteen actionable commitments from taking radical responsibility to feeling all feelings that replace command-and-control style management with curiosity, accountability, and connection. The result? Conscious leaders who unlock the full potential in every member of their team and free them from institutional politics so they can do the best work of their lives.Blending practical tools with real-world stories, this enduring classic is more than a guide for better management its a roadmap to a more authentic, fulfilling life.

A beautifully illustrated celebration of one of Britains most beloved birds: the charming, comical yet mysterious puffin - the perfect gift for nature lovers.The puffins bright orange bill and striking black-and-white plumage have made it one of our most iconic seabirds. It has charmed nature lovers and inspired countless fables and stories, as well as becoming an emblem for childrens literature.Follow the lifecycle of the puffin throughout a calendar year: from egg and nestling to juvenile puffling, to the adult birds courtship, breeding and feeding habits, and discover its place in popular and literary culture, in this richly illustrated and wonderfully insightful book that deserves a place on every birdwatchers bookshelf.A superb naturalist and writer Chris PackhamIt is a delight to share the company of such an upbeat wildlife guide Ben Hoare, BBC Countryfile

#1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant illuminates the surprising science behind strong connectionsA vibea special connection between people that creates a sparkis an engine of happiness and success. Yet building meaningful ties is one of the most pressing problems of our time. As social media forces face-to-face interaction behind digital screens, communication gets outsourced to AI, and the world becomes more polarized than ever, our loneliness crisis shows no signs of slowing.To reveal how we can forge faster, stronger, and longer bonds, Grant offers groundbreaking studies, expert insights, and myth-busting stories. Filled with the eye-opening takeaways that have brought millions of readers to his books, Vibe teaches us that similarity is not necessary for solidarity, chemistry doesnt always happen quickly, and closeness doesnt always take time.Along the way, Grant introduces us to a crew of astronauts who learned to trust people they dont like, a comedy troupe that swears by taking time apart as a key to staying together, a band that grew closer by learning to fight more, and a journalist who designed a gathering that led to seventy-eight marriages. He also opens up about his personal struggles to find his place as a shy introvert and the lessons that propelled his transformation into an enthusiastic convener. Through these examples and more, Grant uncovers the keys to creating deeper relationships and tighter communities.Vibe will change how you approach your interactions. No matter how good you are at connecting, you can always get betterand help others get better too.

Discover the action-packed high-school thriller, School Bus Graveyard! Volume 2 collects episodes 3365 of the hit WEBTOON series in full colour, along with additional character art from the author a must-have for 13+ fans of Five Nights at Freddys and Stranger Things.High school was hard enough now its cursed!Ashlyn and her classmates are trapped. Night after night, as darkness descends, the sky turns red and theyre forced to fight for their lives against the shadowy, murderous monsters that hunt them. Theyve survived so far. Barely.But survival isnt enough.To escape the loop, they need to unravel the mystery of the curse and fast! But the more they learn, the more theyll wish it was as simple as a haunting

PRE-ORDER AND DEVOUR THIS DARK AND DELICIOUS HORROR ROMANTIC FANTASY THAT WILL SWEEP YOU TO THE DARK NORSE WOODS- PERFECT FOR FANS OF ONE DARK WINDOW AND A FATE INKED IN BLOODDeep in the Norse woods, a monster hungersThe Skratti has no memory of who she once was, or what darkness has caused her to lurk in the shadows.All she knows is her hunger. And human hearts offered up by pagan villagers in exchange for her protection from invaders are the only food that can sate her.But when a thief named Rorik enters the Skrattis lair, he awakens a long-buried memory. The Skratti had a life before this darkness. And a sister, who is now in grave danger.Alongside Rorik, the Skratti begins to piece together the secrets of her past, as a dangerous closeness grows between them. The Skratti faces a choice: between her dark hunger for Roriks heart, and a fragile chance at love and humanity. A chance to save the sister she remembers, and the place she once called home.For she is not the only danger in these woods

Love and duty are thrown to the treacherous deep sea in the next Ever Seas book from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation LJ Andrews. . .PRE-ORDER the fourth instalment of the Ever Seas series NOW.Why are L.J. Andrews books my favourite things to exist ever?? 5 Reader Review -- He can hold a grudge. She can charm even the most stoic of people.Tait Heartwalker may be the cousin of the Ever King, but royally good company he is not. Hes ill-tempered and unapproachable, sharpened by life and loyalty. But to the dismay of Mira Sekundar, princess of the glamour fae, hes also downright intoxicating. Mira has given up trying to uncover why the broody fae seems to detest her most of all. Despite doing their best to avoid each other, fate has other plans when an otherworldly storm shipwrecks Tait and Mira far beyond the boundaries of the Ever Kingdom. They are forced to break through the thorny barriers between them, and work together to find their way home.Yet as their feelings deepen, a new threat rises. One that could seal their new passion. . . or snap the fragile bonds of peace between the fae of the sea and earth for good.Tropes: grumpy/sunshine forced proximity fae royalty moody pirates Norse mythology Praise for L.J Andrews:LJ Andrews [manages] to captivate the reader and draw you into this tale so you literally race through the pages to see what happens next 5 Reader ReviewThank you LJ Andrews for finally getting me out of my book slump! 5 Reader ReviewLJ Andrews writing is simply effortless to read. A beautiful balance of world-building and action, making it so fluid 5 Reader ReviewI cant get enough of her writing! 5 Reader Review

Millions of people visit New York every year, but many of them miss the real gems of the city: the many gardens, parks and squares. Everyone knows the key tourist spots to visit, but who doesnt want a tranquil hideaway, tucked away from the hustle and bustle, to have a coffee break and really enjoy the city like a local?From large resplendent parks, perfect for a springtime stroll, to small squares where you can enjoy your coffee at leisure, this is for anyone hoping to travel to New York or simply looking for a little escapism.Written by garden expert and New York local Marie Viljoen, this new look at New York will delight tourists and locals alike.

In Lozhka, award-winning writer and co-founder of #CookforUkraine, Alissa Timoshkina explores the cuisines of Eastern Europe through recipes, stories and shared histories, revealing a rich culinary landscape shaped by resilience, migration and generosity.Spanning Ukrainian, Jewish, Tatar, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak and Roma traditions, among others, Lozhka captures a cuisine without borders one shaped by migration, resilience, generosity and deep-rooted connection to the land. From fragrant soups and nourishing stews to soft dumplings and comforting desserts, every recipe tells a story of home, survival and belonging.With its vibrant, vegetable-forward approach and layers of smoky, tangy and creamy flavour, Lozhka brings the spirit of Eastern European cooking into the modern kitchen while honouring the traditions behind it. More than a cookbook, it is an invitation to discover the histories, cultures and shared comforts gathered around the spoon.