Eric Smith Bücher

Du kennst die Sozialversicherungsnummer von Superman auswendig, hast sie dir aber zur Sicherheit tätowieren lassen. Du hast keine deiner 460 Actionfiguren je aus der Verpackung genommen. Du zahlst deine Miete seit Jahren direkt an World of Warcraft. Doch insgeheim würdest du gern auch mal die andere Art von »Rollenspielen« ausprobieren. Da zieht in das Haus, in dem sich deine sterbliche Hülle und dein offizielles Star-Wars-Merchandising befinden, ein echtes Mädchen ein – und plötzlich merkst du, dass Prinzessin Peach nicht die einzige Frau auf Erden ist. Was tun? ›Ein Herz für Nerds‹ ist die ultimative Komplettlösung für das extrem schwere und oft verwirrend unlogische Spiel der Liebe. Hier findest du Tipps und Cheats für alle Levels von »Kennenlernen« bis »Hochzeit«, sodass du am Ende selbst zum Superhelden wirst und mit der Traumfrau unter dem Arm nach Hause fliegst. Ein Ratgeber und zugleich Nerd-Versteh-Buch, randvoll mit un-verzichtbaren Weisheiten, Gags und Anspielungen auf Phänomene der Popkultur von Avengers bis Warcraft sowie herrlichen 8-Bit-Illustrationen.

Speakout is a comprehensive English course that helps adult learners gain confidence in all skills areas using authentic materials from the BBC. With its wide range of support material, it meets the diverse needs of learners in a variety of teaching situations and helps bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world.

Hop aboard Joe Goat's showboat, join Queen Jean for cream tea, or take a holiday with the runaway train, in this collection of fun-filled phonic stories. The stories are designed to help beginner readers grasp the important link between sounds and the letters that represent them.

Aimed at the antique-clock collector with a practical bent, this book reflects both the aesthetic and mechanical aspects of horology. The most readily available types of clock are considered in terms of their appearance, construction, value, and how good a buy they may be for the amateur with limited resources. The book then discusses the various tools and materials needed by the clock-repairer. The two principal types of clock - weight-driven and spring-driven - are described, and there are sections on dismantling, cleaning and re-assembling a clock, and on setting it up so that it will function reliably. An alphabetical list of the more common repairs in included.

A story which is designed to help beginner readers grasp the important link between sounds and the letters that represent them.

Divya Sharma is a queen. Or she is when she’s playing Reclaim the Sun, the year’s hottest online game. Divya—better known as popular streaming gamer D1V—regularly leads her #AngstArmada on quests through the game’s vast and gorgeous virtual universe. But for Divya, this is more than just a game. Out in the real world, she’s trading her rising-star status for sponsorships to help her struggling single mom pay the rent.Gaming is basically Aaron Jericho’s entire life. Much to his mother’s frustration, Aaron has zero interest in becoming a doctor like her, and spends his free time writing games for a local developer. At least he can escape into Reclaim the Sun—and with a trillion worlds to explore, disappearing should be easy. But to his surprise, he somehow ends up on the same remote planet as celebrity gamer D1V.At home, Divya and Aaron grapple with their problems alone, but in the game, they have each other to face infinite new worlds…and the growing legion of trolls populating them. Soon the virtual harassment seeps into reality when a group called the Vox Populi begin launching real-world doxxing campaigns, threatening Aaron’s dreams and Divya’s actual life. The online trolls think they can drive her out of the game, but everything and everyone Divya cares about is on the line…And she isn’t going down without a fight.

A timely and gutsy YA novel based on the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical from Alanis Morissette, Diablo Cody, and Glen Ballard! Swallow it down--what a jagged little pill . . . Jagged Little Pill: The Novel follows the intertwining lives of five teens whose world is changed forever after the events at a party. Adopted Frankie struggles to see eye-to-eye with her mother--who would rather ignore a problem and preserve their "perfect" life than stand up for what's right. Jo just wants her mom to accept her queer identity--and is totally crushed when Frankie, the only person who really gets her, finds herself infatuated with someone new. Phoenix tries to find his place at the new school and balance wanting to spend time with Frankie but knowing he also has to help out with his sick sister at home. Bella wants to enjoy the end of high school and just head off to college without a hitch. Everyone expects Frankie's brother Nick to be the golden boy, but even though he just got into his dream school, he's not even sure he's a good person. Each of their stories intersects when Bella is sexually assaulted at a party, and it looks like the perpetrator might get away with it. Moving, heartfelt, and raw, Jagged Little Pill: The Novel draws on the musical's story and gives readers deeper glimpses of the characters. It's a story about the power of voicing your pain, standing up for what's right, and finding healing and connection.

The book is characterized by its joyful and thoughtful narrative, offering a genuine exploration of its themes. It resonates with authenticity, likely appealing to readers who appreciate heartfelt storytelling. The endorsement from Christina Lauren, known for their engaging writing, suggests that this work combines emotional depth with relatable characters and situations, promising a rewarding reading experience.

"A sweetly charming love story that leaves the reader with a lasting sense of hope." --Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star "The perfect novel to snuggle up with." --Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read No one ever said love would be easy...but did they mention it would be freezing? Adam Stillwater is in over his head. At least, that's what his best friend would say. And his mom. And the guy who runs the hardware store down the street. But this pinball arcade is the only piece of his dad that Adam has left, and he's determined to protect it from Philadelphia's newest tech mogul, who wants to turn it into another one of his cold, lifeless gaming cafés. Whitney Mitchell doesn't know how she got here. Her parents split up. Her boyfriend dumped her. Her friends seem to have changed overnight. And now she's spending her senior year running social media for her dad's chain of super successful gaming cafés--which mostly consists of trading insults with that decrepit old pinball arcade across town. But when a huge snowstorm hits, Adam and Whitney suddenly find themselves trapped inside the arcade. Cut off from their families, their worlds, and their responsibilities, the tension between them seems to melt away, leaving something else in its place. But what happens when the storm stops?