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Mesmerizing and magical. . . . A stunning book." -NPR.org"Short stories so imaginative - and yet so perplexingly familiar - they could have formed in a dream. . . . Taut, meticulously bal… Mehr…

Mesmerizing and magical. . . . A stunning book." -NPR.org"Short stories so imaginative - and yet so perplexingly familiar - they could have formed in a dream. . . . Taut, meticulously balanced and written in Loory's direct, witty prose, his own stories take a page from Aesop: high-flying tales nonetheless boiled down to the essentials." -The Los Angeles Times"Ben Loory's stories are little gifts, strange and moving and wonderfully human. I devoured this book in one sitting." -Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenA dazzling new collection of stories from the critically acclaimed author of Stories for Nighttime and Some for The DayBen Loory returns with a second collection of timeless tales, inviting us to enter his worlds of whimsical fantasy, deep empathy, and playful humor, in the signature voice that drew readers to his highly praised first collection. In stories that eschew literary realism, Loory's characters demonstrate richly imagined and surprising perspectives, whether they be dragons or swordsmen, star-crossed lovers or long-lost twins, restaurateurs dreaming of Paris or cephalopods fixated on space travel. In propulsive language that brilliantly showcases Loory's vast imagination, Tales of Falling and Flying expands our understanding of how fiction can work and is sure to cement his reputation as one of the most innovative short-story writers working today.;"Mesmerizing and magical. . . . A stunning book." -NPR.org"Short stories so imaginative - and yet so perplexingly familiar - they could have formed in a dream. . . . Taut, meticulously balanced and written in Loory's direct, witty prose, his own stories take a page from Aesop: high-flying tales nonetheless boiled down to the essentials." -The Los Angeles Times"Ben Loory's stories are little gifts, strange and moving and wonderfully human. I devoured this book in one sitting." -Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenA dazzling new collection of stories from the critically acclaimed author of Stories for Nighttime and Some for The DayBen Loory returns with a second collection of timeless tales, inviting us to enter his worlds of whimsical fantasy, deep empathy, and playful humor, in the signature voice that drew readers to his highly praised first collection. In stories that eschew literary realism, Loory's characters demonstrate richly imagined and surprising perspectives, whether they be dragons or swordsmen, star-crossed lovers or long-lost twins, restaurateurs dreaming of Paris or cephalopods fixated on space travel. In propulsive language that brilliantly showcases Loory's vast imagination, Tales of Falling and Flying expands our understanding of how fiction can work and is sure to cement his reputation as one of the most innovative short-story writers working today.;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/OR3F62N11QC-9914c068db-64-64-1;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/OR3F62N11QC-cc42c03d8d-175-175-1;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/OR3F62N11QC-9f17d924daed1b-570-420-1;9780143130109;0;7.16;1;pc;11;;;;0ORUAL4JUC2T;Precious Gifts;17.17;https://www.dodax.de/de-de/dp/ORUAL4JUC2T/;Bücher / Belletristik / Romane & Erzählungen;NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHandsome, widowed, sophisticated, utterly charming, Paul Parker won the heart of a wealthy young Frenchwoman-the daughter of an American financier, the granddaughter of a major French art dealer-as his second wife. In two marriages, he fathered a challenging son and three very different daughters. But as irresponsible as he was irresistible, he ultimately shrugged off the demands of marriage and parenting to pursue life as an international bon vivant.Raised by their mother with all the care and resolve their father lacked, the three Parker sisters have become vibrant, self-reliant young women: Timmie, the oldest, a fiercely dedicated social worker in New York, sweet, nurturing Juliette, proprietor of a fledgling bakery in Brooklyn, and their younger sister, Joy, who is struggling to build an acting career in Los Angeles. While they love their mostly absent, glamorous father, he has left them with a legacy of impermanence and uncertainty in their own relationships with men. And with no strong role model to guide him, Paul's son has gone from one failure to another, even while his stepmother makes excuses for him, as he seethes with jealousy of his younger sisters.Now, after a long illness, Paul has slipped away peacefully in his sleep, and his family has gathered together to read his will. As his final wishes are revealed, his son is forced to face reality as an adult. And his daughters see a new side to their father-one that shows a caring man trying to redeem himself with a different, lasting legacy. He has made a very personal bequest to each of his children, carefully designed to help them achieve their own unique dreams and find true happiness. But Paul has saved the biggest surprise for his ex-wife Véronique: a secret from the past that shakes her world and sets her free. He leaves her a gift that remained a mystery for their entire marriage, and she begins a search to discover its history and rightful owner.The story of a man's last wish to make a difference-and of the loved ones he leaves behind fulfilling their destinies at last- Precious Gifts is bursting with indelible characters and emotional complexity as it takes readers from New York and Los Angeles to the art capitals of Europe and the South of France. Inspiring and uplifting, it is a deeply moving exploration of the rich territory of loss, inheritance, and reawakening-Danielle Steel at the height of her literary prowess.;NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHandsome, widowed, sophisticated, utterly charming, Paul Parker won the heart of a wealthy young Frenchwoman-the daughter of an American financier, the granddaughter of a major French art dealer-as his second wife. In two marriages, he fathered a challenging son and three very different daughters. But as irresponsible as he was irresistible, he ultimately shrugged off the demands of marriage and parenting to pursue life as an international bon vivant.Raised by their mother with all the care and resolve their father lacked, the three Parker sisters have become vibrant, self-reliant young women: Timmie, the oldest, a fiercely dedicated social worker in New York, sweet, nurturing Juliette, proprietor of a fledgling bakery in Brooklyn, and their younger sister, Joy, who is struggling to build an acting career in Los Angeles. While they love their mostly absent, glamorous father, he has left them with a legacy of impermanence and uncertainty in their own relationships with men. And with no strong role model to guide him, Paul's son has gone from one failure to another, even while his stepmother makes excuses for him, as he seethes with jealousy of his younger sisters.Now, after a long illness, Paul has slipped away peacefully in his sleep, and his family has gathered together to read his will. As his final wishes are revealed, his son is forced to face reality as an adult. And his daughters see a new side to their father-one that shows a caring man trying to redeem himself with a different, lasting legacy. He has made a very personal bequest to each of his children, carefully designed to help them achieve their own unique dreams and find true happiness. But Paul has saved the biggest surprise for his ex-wife Véronique: a secret from the past that shakes her world and sets her free. He leaves her a gift that remained a mystery for their entire marriage, and she begins a search to discover its history and rightful owner.The story of a man's last wish to make a difference-and of the loved ones he leaves behind fulfilling their destinies at last- Precious Gifts is bursting with indelible characters and emotional complexity as it takes readers from New York and Los Angeles to the art capitals of Europe and the South of France. Inspiring and uplifting, it is a deeply moving exploration of the rich territory of loss, inheritance, and reawakening-Danielle Steel at the height of her literary prowess.;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/ORUAL4JUC2T-9914c068db-64-64-1;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/ORUAL4JUC2T-cc42c03d8d-175-175-1;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/ORUAL4JUC2T-9f17d924daed1b-570-420-1;9780345531032;0;17.17;1;pc;11;;;;0OS0NEN939ON;My Zero-Waste Kitchen;7.98;https://www.dodax.de/de-de/dp/OS0NEN939ON/;Bücher / Ratgeber & Freizeit / Essen & Trinken / Themenkochbücher;Looking to live sustainably without overhauling your life? My Zero-Waste Kitchen shows you how to put the three R's - reduce, reuse, recycle - into practice in the kitchen.Discover the secrets of sustainability, including shopping wisely, which foods you can freeze, and how to turn your scraps into delicious dishes and snacks such as falafel, pesto, and even melt-in-the-mouth cake. Handy tips and tricks will help you live sustainably without making huge changes, and guide you to a sustainable kitchen, with advice on kitchen equipment, food storage, growing herbs, and meal-planning tips.Make your kitchen sustainable with My Zero-Waste Kitchen - it's easier than you think.;Looking to live sustainably without overhauling your life? My Zero-Waste Kitchen shows you how to put the three R's - reduce, reuse, recycle - into practice in the kitchen.Discover the secrets of sustainability, including shopping wisely, which foods you can freeze, and how to turn your scraps into delicious dishes and snacks such as falafel, pesto, and even melt-in-the-mouth cake. Handy tips and tricks will help you live sustainably without making huge changes, and guide you to a sustainable kitchen, with advice on kitchen equipment, food storage, growing herbs, and meal-planning tips.Make your kitchen sustainable with My Zero-Waste Kitchen - it's easier than you think.;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/OS0NEN939ON-9914c068db-64-64-1;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/OS0NEN939ON-cc42c03d8d-175-175-1;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/OS0NEN939ON-9f17d924daed1b-570-420-1;9780241296523;0;7.98;1;pc;11;;;;0OSD9AKJHBOF;The Castaways;4.62;https://www.dodax.de/de-de/dp/OSD9AKJHBOF/;Bücher / Belletristik / Romane & Erzählungen;Greg and Tess MacAvoy are one of four prominent Nantucket couples who count each other as best friends. As pillars of their close-knit community, the MacAvoys, Kapenashes, Drakes, and Wheelers are important to their friends and neighbors, and especially to each other. But just before the beginning of another idyllic summer, Greg and Tess are killed when their boat capsizes during an anniversary sail. As the warm weather approaches and the island mourns their loss, nothing can prepare the MacAvoy's closest friends for what will be revealed.Once again, Hilderbrand masterfully weaves an intense tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of endless summer island life.;Greg and Tess MacAvoy are one of four prominent Nantucket couples who count each other as best friends. As pillars of their close-knit community, the MacAvoys, Kapenashes, Drakes, and Wheelers are important to their friends and neighbors, and especially to each other. But just before the beginning of another idyllic summer, Greg and Tess are killed when their boat capsizes during an anniversary sail. As the warm weather approaches and the island mourns their loss, nothing can prepare the MacAvoy's closest friends for what will be revealed.Once again, Hilderbrand masterfully weaves an intense tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of endless summer island life.;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/OSD9AKJHBOF-9914c068db-64-64-1;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/OSD9AKJHBOF-cc42c03d8d-175-175-1;https://c5-static.dodax.com/de-de/dp/OSD9AKJHBOF-9f17d924daed1b-570-420-1;9780316043892;0;4.62;1;pc;11;;;;0OTN16Q6D9MJ;DK Eyewitness Travel Venice Pocket Map and Guide;4.98;https://www.dodax.de/de-de/dp/OTN16Q6D9MJ/;Bücher / Reise / Reiseführer / Europa;This handy pocket-sized guide is packed with ideas for things to do in in Venice, and includes a sturdy pull-out map to help you navigate with ease: everything you need for a perfect day out.From strolling through St Mark's Square to floating along the canals in a gondola - discover the essential sights of Venice with this great-value, concise travel guide and map.Inside Venice Pocket Map and Guide:- Compact format - about the size of a mobile phone - means you can slip it in your pocket on a day trip or short stay- Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Venice in detail, and includes a Vaparetto map- Colour-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day- Illustrations show the inside of Doge's Palace and the Basilica San Marco, Verona's San Zeno Maggiore and Vincenza's Teatro Olimpico- Colour photographs of Venice's museums, architecture, shops, cathedrals and more- Covers San Marco, San Polo, Santa Croce, Castello, Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, the Lagoon Islands and moreOn a longer break? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Venice for a more in-depth guide to the city.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.;This handy pocket-sized guide is packed with ideas for things to do in in Venice, and includes a sturdy pull-out map to help you navigate with ease: everything you need for a perfect day out.From strolling through St Mark's Square to floating along the canals in a gondola - discover the essential sights of Venice with this great-value, concise travel guide and map.Inside Venice Pocket Map and Guide:- Compact format - about the size of a mobile phone - means you can slip it in your pocket on a day trip or short stay- Easy-to-use pull-out map shows Venice in detail, and includes a Vaparetto map- Colour-coded area guide makes it easy to find information quickly and plan your day- Illustrations show the inside of Doge's Palace and the Basilica San Marco, Verona's San Zeno Maggiore and Vincenza's Teatro Olimpico- Colour photographs of Venice's museums, architecture, shops, cathedrals and more- Covers San Marco, San Polo, Santa Croce, Castello, Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, the Lagoon Islands and moreOn a longer break? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Venice for a more in-depth guide to the city.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell<