The prince has been kidnapped! Carried off in broad daylight by a dragon with no hope of rescue except an exorbitant ransom. None of the royal guards are brave enough to attempt a rescue, save one: Sandra. Known for being the best warrior in the guard, Sandra's prowess was also her downfall. Disgraced and moments away from an unfair execution, Sandra seizes this last chance at redemption. Her journey will take her across a forbidding wilderness where she'll face off against deadly conspiracies and hungry trolls before ever getting a chance to challenge the dragon. With the kingdom's ruin, and her own life, hanging in the balance how can she possibly triumph against such odds?
Un perroquet et un canard, tous deux rares et protégés, disparaissent du célèbre zoo de New-York. Parviendront-ils à les retrouver ? - A parrot and a duck, both rare and protected, disappear from the Central Park zoo in New-York. Will our heroes find them ?
From award-winning fanfic phenomenon Sophie Jackson, the third novel in the sexy and emotionally intense blockbuster A Pound of Flesh series. Life in New York for ex-con Riley Moore is pretty damn good, until a call from his mother shatters the calm: his father has suffered his second heart attack in two years and is in a critical condition. Leaving everything behind, Riley flies home to Michigan for the first time in five years to support his mother and do his best to make amends with his father. He also tries not to think about Lexie Pierce, the only girl he ever truly cared about, and who broke his heart. When they inevitably meet, memories of their love make Riley yearn to reconnect, despite the pain they both suffered. Though she's wary, and has a secret she’s hidden from him for five years, Lexie has little willpower when it comes to Riley and she agrees. Besides, after all that has gone before, she owes it to both of them to find out if they can love each other again. Can they both overcome their sorrow and secrets and finally share their life together? A powerful new voice in modern romance, Sophie Jackson has crafted a passionate love story with unforgettable characters that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
A delightful journal for recording your childÕs special Òfirsts,Ó featuring Sophie la girafe, the #1 teether toy in the US A childÕs first years are a time to cherish, but they often fly by in a haze of diaper changes and play dates. My Book of Firsts with Sophie la girafe captures more than 85 of babyÕs important milestonesÑand continues the adventure into the early school years:First night in the crib, and first night in a "big kid" bedFirst laugh, and first wordsFirst time crawling, and first time with a babysitterFirst trip to the park, and first favorite bookFirst day at school, and much more!Complete with an adorable die-cut magnetic closure in the shape of Sophie, this compact journal is brimming over with sweet and engaging questions (ÒWhat did your babyÕs first outfit look like?Ó), plus space for photos and mementos (such as your childÕs first doodles, signature, and party invitation). ItÕs the perfect family treasury of every special ÒfirstÓÑwhether silly, serious, or surprising!
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life . . . “[Sophie] Kinsella’s Bloomwood is plucky and funny. . . . You won’t have to shop around to find a more winning protagonist.”—People With her shopping excesses (somewhat) in check and her career as a TV financial guru thriving, Becky Bloomwood’s biggest problem seems to be tearing her entrepreneur boyfriend, Luke, away from work for a romantic country weekend. That is, until Luke announces he’s moving to New York for business—and he asks Becky to go with him! Before you can say “Prada sample sale,” Becky has landed in the Big Apple, home of Park Avenue penthouses and luxury department stores. Surely it’s only a matter of time until Becky becomes an American celebrity. She and Luke will be the toast of Gotham society. Nothing can stand in their way, especially with Becky’s bills an ocean away in London. But then an unexpected disaster threatens her career prospects, her relationship with Luke, and her available credit line. Becky may have taken Manhattan—but will she have to return it? BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic to the Stars. Praise for Sophie Kinsella and Shopaholic Takes Manhattan “A laugh-a-minute read.”—Glamour (U.K.) “Faster than a swiping Visa, more powerful than a two-for-one coupon, able to buy complete wardrobes in a single sprint through the mall—it’s Shopaholic!”—The Washington Post “Kinsella has a genuine gift for comic writing.”—The Boston Globe
Becky è una giornalista che dalle colonne di un prestigioso giornale londinese consiglia risparmio e investimenti sicuri. È carina, piena di inventiva, determinata. E ha una irrefrenabile passione: lo shopping. Irrefrenabile al punto di diventare una sorta di malattia...
School's out! The distant music of an ice cream van is a familiar sound near my house. It reminds me of summer days spent running around the Phoenix Park, playing frisbee and rolling down hills, wearing ourselves out until it was time to relax with a creamy 99. As an adult, I still love going to the park (without the rolling down hills part!) and the odd time I even indulge in some nostalgia by queuing with the kids for an enormous, super-soft whippy. July days are great days' Sophie! Enjoy gorgeous July recipes, including: - Classic Carbonara - Cherry Clafoutis - Best-Ever Steak Sandwich - Meringue Nests with Raspberry Cream Filling - Crispy Caramelised Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Coriander Rice - Quick Banoffee Pie - Lamb Burgers with Tomato and Coriander Raita - Raspberry Smoothies
From the authors of London for Lovers, this is an inspiring and comprehensive guide to London’s wild side. From exploring secret gardens, parks, farmers markets and city farms, to discovering the best spots for urban bee-keeping, foraging, open-air swimming and mudlarking, Wild London is packed with ideas for how to make the most of London’s hidden natural wonder. Separated by season, and filled with stunning photographs, this is a must-have, practical and eye-opening guide to alternative London for city-dwellers and visitors alike.
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