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All over the world women are discovering they have the power. With a flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain - even death. Suddenly, every man on the planet finds they've lost control. The Day of the Girls has arrived - but where will it end? With this single twist, the four lives at the heart of Naomi Alderman's shocking and visceral novel are utterly transformed, and we look at the world in an entirely new light. What if the power to hurt were in women's hands? The iconic bestseller, winner of the Women's Prize, and soon-to-be-TV series, The Power is a truly extraordinary modern classic.

Amerika in der nahen Zukunft. Im Silicon Valley werden geheime Pläne geschmiedet: Martha Einkorn ist die Assistentin der Geschäftsleitung von Fantail, dem einflussreichsten Social-Media-Unternehmen der Welt. Sedlah ist unglücklich mit dem Besitzer des erfolgreichen Online-Händlers Anvil verheiratet. Albert gründete einst Medlar, die größte Tech-Firma der USA, bevor er ausgebootet wurde, und Badger ist das queere Kind von Medlars neuer Geschäftsführerin. Sie alle haben mit ihren CEOs noch eine Rechnung offen. Sie alle sehen, wie Städte überschwemmt werden, Waldbrände ganze Landstriche vernichten und Menschen verhungern, während ihre Chefs, Ehepartner und Eltern unbekümmert dem Luxus frönen. Martha, Sedlah, Albert und Badger sind sich einig: Die CEOs müssen weg! Doch dann lernt Martha die Journalistin Zhen kennen – und verliebt sich ...

This collection showcases the iconic detective Jane Marple, reimagined by twelve bestselling and acclaimed authors. Each short story offers a fresh perspective on Marple's investigative prowess, blending classic elements of mystery with contemporary storytelling. Readers can expect intriguing plots and diverse styles, celebrating Agatha Christie's beloved character while introducing new twists and narratives that honor her legacy.

A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime's legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors. This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery. · Naomi Alderman · Leigh Bardugo · Alyssa Cole · Lucy Foley · Elly Griffiths · Natalie Haynes · Jean Kwok · Val McDermid · Karen M. McManus · Dreda Say Mitchell · Kate Mosse · Ruth Ware Miss Marple was first introduced to readers in a story Christie wrote for The Royal Magazine in 1927 and made her first appearance in a full-length novel in 1930's The Murder at the Vicarage. It has been 45 years since Agatha Christie's last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published posthumously in 1976, and this collection of ingenious new stories by twelve Christie devotees will be a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains the most famous fictional female detective of all time.

Legendární slečna Marplová se opět vydává po stopách zločinu – tentokrát ve dvanácti nových příbězích! Karen McManus, Ruth Ware, Val McDermid, Lucy Foley a další autorky napínavých knih se spojily, a tak vznikl tento unikátní soubor. Slavná vyšetřovatelka s neobyčejnou znalostí lidské povahy vyráží do všemožných koutů světa, aby znovu předvedla svou bystrost a důvtip při řešení těch nejzapeklitějších záhad. Tucet povídek dokonale respektuje styl klasické krimi, zároveň však každá z nich osobitým, originálním způsobem dokazuje, proč zůstává slečna Marplová dodnes jednou z nejoblíbenějších detektivních postav na světě.

Our bodies all have stories to tell - and who better to tell them than fifteen of the world's finest writers?

A new version of this much-loved anthology, with a brand-new story featuring the brand-new Thirteenth Doctor from literary sensation Naomi Alderman! Twelve wonderful tales of adventure, science, magic, monsters and time travel - featuring all twelve Doctors - are waiting for you in this very special Doctor Who book. And now they're joined by a very exciting, and very exclusive, new tale - written by Naomi Alderman, author of The Power - that will star the Thirteenth Doctor, as she battles to save the universe with her three close and trusted friends. Other authors featured are: Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Patrick Ness, Richelle Mead, Malorie Blackman, Alex Scarrow, Charlie Higson, Derek Landy, Neil Gaiman, and Holly Black.

Andrew Brown works at a big international bank. He makes lots of money every day, but he never has enough time. Now, he might have found a way to borrow some. But, instead of making his life easier, more time might just give him more problems. Maybe the time-travelling Doctor can help! Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought- provoking non-fiction written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills. Doctor Who: Borrowed Time, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.

The zombie apocalypse is here. We have all lost a lot, but we are surviving. Together we will overcome the outbreak but we need every man, woman and child to do their bit - first to survive, and then to band together. This is an informational guide to help you stay fit and healthy in both body and mind during the crisis. It includes: Indoor activities that build the strength, stamina and flexibility you need to survive contact with the zombie hordes Expertly designed running, cycling and swimming programmes to build up your distance safely when venturing out for supplies Advice on nutritious meals when resources are sparse and treats need to be rationed Tips on building and maintaining a community and remaining fit of mind when humanity is pushed to the brink The advice within the pages of Zombies, Run! will prove the difference between life and death in the coming days, weeks and months. Humans are wondrous beings; this is not the end for us. We can become stronger. We can become fitter. And together we will survive.

Wenn Ohnmacht zur Macht wird - die Zukunft gehört den Frauen Von einem Tag auf den anderen entdecken Frauen auf dem ganzen Planeten, dass sie »die Gabe« in sich tragen. Durch bloße Berührung können sie anderen Menschen schreckliche Schmerzen zufügen und sie sogar töten. Von einem Tag auf den anderen werden die Männer zum schwachen Geschlecht. Doch ist eine von Frauen beherrschte Welt auch eine bessere Welt?