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ACHTUNG: Dieses Buch kann neben einer extrem spannenden Handlung auch Spuren von Humor enthalten. Der neue Bestseller für alle, die Sebastian Fitzek gern auf neuen Wegen begleiten!Carl Vorlau, mysteriöser Patient einer psychiatrischen Privatklinik, behauptet, vor Monaten die siebenjährige Pia entführt und an einen geheimen Ort verschleppt zu haben. Über seine Tat will Vorlau nur mit einem einzigen Menschen reden - dem ebenso humorvollen wie unkonventionell arbeitenden Literaturagenten David Dolla, dem Vorlau ein diabolisches Angebot macht: Der Agent soll ihm einen Verlagsvorschuss von einer Million Euro verschaffen, für einen Thriller mit dem Titel "Ich töte was, was du nicht siehst". Ein Geständnis in Form eines True-Crime-Romans über das Schicksal der kleinen Pia!Als Belohnung verspricht Vorlau, Dolla zu einem Helden zu machen, der das Mädchen in letzter Sekunde vor dem sicheren Tod rettet. Sollte Dolla den Auftrag jedoch ablehnen, will Vorlau nicht nur Pia sterben lassen, sondern auch das Leben des Agenten für immer zerstören ...Klingt nach einem typischen Psychothriller?Stimmt. Aber auch wieder nicht. Denn die Hauptfiguren von "Schreib oder stirb" sind noch außergewöhnlicher als das neue Autorenduo selbst: Sebastian Fitzek & Micky Beisenherz."Wir wollten etwas schreiben, was es so noch nie gab: eine Geschichte, über die man auf der einen Seite herzhaft lachen kann - und beim Umblättern bleibt einem genau dieses Lachen vor Spannung im Halse stecken!"

A paperback edition with the original cover art of the classic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the first book in the City Watch series, part of the Discworld novels.<BR><BR>'This is one of Pratchett's best books. Hilarious and highly recommended' The Times<BR><BR>'Possibly the funniest book ever written' 5-star reader review<BR><BR>'Noble dragons don't have friends. The nearest they can get to the idea is an enemy who is still alive.'<BR><BR>The city of Ankh-Morpork is in turmoil, its citizens revolting. Again.<BR><BR>A shadowy secret brotherhood has summoned a dragon to spread terror throughout the city, intent on overthrowing the Patrician and ruling in his place. Too bad the dragon has ideas of its own ...<BR><BR>It's up to Captain Sam Vimes and the ramshackle Night Watch to stop it. Only problem is, the Watch are more used to dealing with mobs than dragons.<BR><BR>And if they can't bring down this fire-breathing tyrant and reinstate their own, slightly less dangerous one, Ankh-Morpork might be lost. For ever...<BR><BR>Guards! Guards! is the first book in the City Watch series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.<BR><BR>Praise for the Discworld series:<BR><BR>'[Pratchett's] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday<BR><BR>'Pratchett is a master storyteller.' Guardian<BR><BR>'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin<BR><BR>'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone' Daily Express<BR><BR>'One of the most consistently funny writers around' Ben Aaronovitch<BR><BR><BR>'Masterful and brilliant' Fantasy & Science Fiction<BR><BR>'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own... he is a satirist of enormous talent ... incredibly funny ... compulsively readable' The Times<BR><BR>'The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph<BR><BR>'Nothing short of magical' Chicago Tribune<BR><BR>'Consistently funny, consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX<BR><BR>'[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive, surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world...There's never been anything quite like it' Evening Standard<BR><BR>**Cover may vary**

"A master of laugh-out-loud fiction . . . Pratchett has created an alternate universe full of trolls, dwarfs, wizards, and other fantasy elements, and he uses that universe to reflect our own culture with entertaining and gloriously funny results. . . . Nothing short of magical." -Chicago TribuneIn this first novel in the internationally bestselling comedic fantasy Discworld series from legendary New York Times bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett (and the first in the Wizards collection), the fate of the Discworld depends on the survival of a naïve-and first-ever-sightseer.A writer of brilliant imagination favorably compared to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, and Douglas Adams, Sir Terry Pratchett created a complex, satirical universe with its own set of cultures and rules, populated with wizards, witches, academics, fairies, policemen, and other creatures both fantastical and remarkably ordinary (including Death himself). Welcome to the Discworld . . . a parallel time and place that sounds very much like our own, but looks completely different-because it's a flat world sitting on the backs of four elephants who hurtle through space balanced on a giant turtle.In this classic fantasy parody, the maiden voyage through Terry Pratchett's ingeniously twisted alternate dimension, the well-meaning but spectacularly inept wizard Rincewind encounters something previously unknown in the Discworld: a tourist!Twoflower has arrived to take in the sights. Unfortunately, he's cast his lot with a most inappropriate tour guide-a decision that could result in his becoming not only Discworld's first visitor . . . but quite possibly, its last. And, of course, he's brought his sentient Luggage along, a companion with feet-and a mind-of its own. And teeth. . . .The Discworld novels can be read in any order, but the Wizards collection includes:- The Color of Magic- The Light Fantastic- Sourcery- Eric- Interesting Times- The Last Continent- Unseen Academicals

When dystopian futures don't feel so future at all...Four decades before George Orwell wrote 1984, The Napoleon of Notting Hill defined the dystopian genre. One of the first dystopian comedies, instead of a dark vision of jackboots and surveillance states, G.K. Chesterton explores the question of what a society would look like if no one could take a joke.In this future England, each new king is decided by lottery. When Auberon Quin, a man who cares only for a good joke, is chosen to be the next king, he resolves to spend his reign teaching his fellow governors how big a joke can really be.While most district leaders are content to put up with Auberon's schemes even when he insists upon elaborate costumes and heraldry, one provost takes his games much too seriously. When Adam Wayne, the Provost of Notting Hill, takes a military stand against his fellow leaders and seeks to defend his tiny fiefdom by any means necessary, Auberon's joke has gone too far.At a time when the dystopian genre is defined by hopelessness, Chesterton's dry wit and tongue-in-cheek humor are a welcome respite. Follow Auberon and Wayne as they ponder the meaning of humor and virtue in a world where the swords are all too real and the defense of one's pride may well result in blood in the streets.Foreword by Dale Ahlquist, president of the Society of G.K. Chesterton.

Mit Gleitsichtbrille und Käsesahnetorte in den Generationenkampf - der Nachfolgeband des SPIEGEL-Bestsellers der Macher:innen von alman_memes2.0.Anette ist Bürgermeisterin! Doch wie von Göttergatte Achim bereits vor der Wahl befürchtet, geht der Trubel jetzt erst richtig los. Anettes erstes Großprojekt steht direkt in den Startlöchern: die Umgestaltung des heruntergekommenen Jugendtreffs «Haus der offenen Tür» (kurz: HoT) in ein schickes Mehrgenerationenprojekt. Schließlich war der Jugendtreff den Ü40-Hildenbergern schon seit Jahren ein Dorn im Auge. Statt Komasaufen, Zigarettenstummeln, Scherben und Alkopops soll es für Jung und Alt gemeinsame Bastel-, Koch- und Spieleabende geben. Doch mit dem jugendlichen Gegenwind, der Anette in den darauffolgenden Wochen entgegenschlägt, hat sie nicht gerechnet. Denn die Hildenberger Jugend macht mobil gegen die Pläne der neuen Bürgermeisterin ...«Überhaupt ist die Erzählung von zahlreichen Anspielungen auf Loriot durchzogen, dessen trocken-absurder Komik in nichts nachsteht.» Die Welt

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Siddhartha, a tale of self-discovery, is one of great novels of the early twentieth century.

This classic novel of self-discovery has inspired generations of seekers. With parallels to the enlightenment, Hesse's Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmn's quest for the ultimate reality. His quest takes him from the extremes of indulgent sensuality to the rigors of asceticism and self-denial. At last he learns that wisdom cannot be taught-it must come from one's own experience and inner struggle. Steeped in the tenets of both psychoanalysis and Eastern mysticism, Siddhartha presents a strikingly original view of man and culture, and the arduous process of self-discovery that leads to reconciliation, harmony and peace. Considered to be a classic of 20th-century fiction, Hesse's most celebrated work reflects his lifelong studies of Oriental myth and religion.

Fleabag meets Big Swiss in this visceral, darkly hilarious, and surprisingly moving debut novel about a charismatic misfit who livestreams herself for seven straight days to raise money for her comatose sister's life support'Propulsive, witty and deranged - I couldn't put it down. If you're a fan of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, you will love this book.' Nussaibah Younis, author of Fundamentally'Fans of Melissa Broder, Rufi Thorpe and Ottessa Moshfegh will laugh, cringe, empathise, and be mesmerised by the spectacle of one woman's attempt to solve all her financial and emotional problems in the most adventurous, public and high-stakes way possible. Just Watch Me is addictive and propulsive.' Emily Gould, author of Perfect TunesDell Danvers is barely keeping it together. She's behind on rent for her bathroom-less studio apartment (formerly a walk-in closet), she's being plagued by perpetual, spiking stomach pain, and her younger sister, Daisy, is in a coma at a hospital that wants to pull the plug. Freshly unemployed and subsisting on selling plant propagations to trust fund kids, Dell impulsively starts a 24-hour livestream under the username mademoiselle_dell to fundraise $14,000 for a week of private life support for Daisy.<BR><BR>In the dungeon of her stream, Dell is in control, banishing those who don't abide by her terms of engagement and steadily rising up the platform's ranks with her sympathetic story and angry-funny screen presence. On a dare, she discovers that she has a talent for eating spicy food, and her streaming fame explodes as her pepper consumption graduates from jalapeño to habanero to ghost. Finally, Dell is good at something-but as her behavior becomes riskier and riskier and a troll-turned-incel threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means.<BR><BR>Narrated in seven taut chapters, one for each day of Dell's livestream, Just Watch Me careens us through a nonstop week in the life of this charismatic misfit with a heart of gold. Voyeuristic and visceral, audacious and outrageous, Lior Torenberg's debut is both an incisive, zippy tragicomedy about the internet economy as well as a moving meditation on love, loss, and forgiveness.<BR> 

ONE NEEDS A STORY.<BR>THE OTHER IS THE STORY.<BR>THE FALLOUT COULD RUIN THEM BOTH.<BR><BR>No story sells faster than a celebrity's downfall. . . <BR><BR>Washed-up journalist Frankie Miller is desperate. Since losing her dream job at a glossy magazine, she's been drowning in rejection letters and overdue bills while eating cereal for dinner. <BR><BR>So, when she's offered a role at The Scoop, a notorious tabloid website run by tyrannical editor David Brown, she can't afford to say no - even if it means swallowing her pride for clicks. Besides, it's just a temporary means to an end. Nothing more.<BR><BR>But the deeper Frankie dives into the cutthroat world of clickbait, the blurrier the line between ambition and morality becomes. And when she breaks a story that humiliates a beloved pop star, the fallout is more explosive than she ever imagined - for both of them. <BR><BR>In an industry where reputation is currency and outrage sells, how far is Frankie willing to go - and how much is she willing to lose - to win at this ruthless game? <BR><BR>Sharp, witty, and unflinchingly bold, The Scoop pulls back the curtain on tabloid culture and the human toll of the 24/7 news cycle, perfect for fans of Yellowface, The List and Succession.<BR><BR>PRAISE FOR THE SCOOP:<BR><BR>'A timely, commanding, blistering debut, this one's sure to leave a lasting mark' ASHLEY TATE<BR>'Quickly becomes tough to look away from' NATALIE SUE<BR>'Smart and savage...a devastating satire' RUTH MADIEVSKY<BR>'Snappy, fun, and set in the always-fascinating world of New York media. Loved it!' CAT MARNELL<BR>'Sucked me in and spat me out gasping' CHRIS BRIDGES<BR>'An urgent, searing satire of the media' GEORGIA MCVEIGH<BR>'Provocative and propulsive with a relentless protagonist' WARONA JAY

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Orwell's satirical masterpiece with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon.<BR><BR>Mr Jones, the owner of Manor Farm, is a lazy drunk. The animals decide to overthrow him in a revolution that will allow them to run the farm, liberating themselves and creating a new life of equality and freedom. But they have underestimated the pigs. Napoleon and Snowball form an elite and take control for themselves, and the tyranny of the farmer is replaced with another kind of control leaving the animals again subject to a ruthless and cruel authority.<BR><BR>Imagined only as Orwell could, this powerful fable is instilled with humour and an underlying urgency that makes this one of the most prescient warnings ever written.<BR><BR>This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR'S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.

Arschwitzig, einfallsreich und absolut suchterzeugend. Die legendäre LitRPG-Fantasyserie um Dungeon Crawler Carl und die Perserkatze Princess Donut gibt es endlich auf Deutsch. Willkommen im Dungeon. Entertainment ist Pflicht. Überleben nicht.Das Leben ist nicht fair. Erst wird Carl von seiner Freundin sitzengelassen, und dann muss er mitten in der Nacht in Boxer Shorts und Lederjacke raus, um ihre Katze Prinzessin Donut zu retten. Noch unfairer wird es, als er von außerirdischen Invasoren gezwungen wird, an einer sadistischen, intergalaktischen Spielshow teilzunehmen.In einem Dungeon voller Fallen, explodierender Goblins, Drogen dealenden Lamas besteht sein Leben von nun an vor allem darin, am Leben zu bleiben. Und dafür muss er neue Fähigkeiten entwickeln, mächtige Waffen finden und Sponsoren, die ihn in einer perversen und intriganten Medienwelt unterstützen, gegen die Panem ein Kindergarten ist. Zum Glück hat er Donut dabei, eine Katze mit viel Erfahrung im Showbusiness. Und dem unbedingten Willen zum Erfolg."Frisch. Kreativ. Urkomisch. Ich bin obsessed ... Princess Donut ist meine Königin." Felicia Day"Wenn es ein besseres LitRPG als Dungeon Crawler Carl gibt, habe ich es noch nicht gelesen." Shirtaloon, Autor von He Who Fights Monsters"Wie kann eine Serie nur so viel Tiefe, Gefühl und Komplexität unter ihrer derben, blutrünstigen Oberfläche verbergen? Was für eine verrückte und unerwartete Freude." Scott Lynch

'Serious Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine vibes and just as hilarious, sad and disturbing. I predict a monster hit' Daily Mail<BR>'Got a wicked sense of humour? Then you'll love this' Peterborough Telegraph<BR>'Murder has no right to be this funny. Imagine Hannibal Lecter as written by Victoria Wood. Perfect for fans of Caroline Kepnes and CJ Skuse' ERIN KELLY<BR><BR>Julie Tudor is Not a Psychopath.<BR><BR>Julie Tudor is 49 and has it all: a fantastic job (well-maintained spreadsheets are the lynchpin of an efficient office), a beautiful house (some may wonder how she got the money for it, but nothing has been proved) and the man of her dreams.<BR><BR>Julie Tudor is Not a Stalker.<BR><BR>Sean is 25 and the love of Julie's life. The only problem is, he thinks he's in love with someone else.<BR><BR>And Julie Tudor is definitely, definitely not a serial killer.<BR><BR>But Julie has found herself in a similar situation before. And if there's one thing Julie knows, it's how to get rid of the competition...<BR><BR>After all, what's a little murder in the name of true love?<BR><BR>Readers LOVE Julie Tudor:<BR>'From the very first page, I was hooked and unable to put it down' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'What a perfect read!' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'THIS BOOK IS LITERAL INSANITY!!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'This was SO GOOD' ¿¿¿¿¿<BR>'This one's a must-read!' ¿¿¿¿¿

The charming and original story of a small, declining community's struggle to survive in the shadow of an all-consuming metropolis, from from the multi-million copy bestselling author of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared.'A shot of serotonin in book form' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Totally joyful' THE TIMESAll over the world, people sleep blissfully in Traumbett beds. These marvellous feats of German engineering have successfully cornered the mattress market everywhere. Everywhere, except Sweden and owner Konrad Kaltenbacher Jr is desperate to expand there.With Konrad Jr's sights set firmly on stylish Stockholm, Julia Bäck, district councillor of the small, decaying town of Halstaholm, has plans of her own. Seeing an opportunity to attract 800 new jobs, Julia jumps into spearheading a persuasive campaign to win the contract. A roundabout is hastily renamed in honour of Angela Merkel; a German school is quickly established under the leadership of a ten-year-old boy and three elderly pensioners; and the town swimming pool is rapidly transformed into a beerhouse - it had been empty for years anyway!Julia's get-up-and-go impresses the German boss ... but has she made herself a tricky bed to lie in?

Antiquity's satirist supreme.<BR><BR>Lucian of Samosata on the Euphrates (fl. AD 160-190) ranks among the most dazzlingly creative, virtuosic, and boldly original writers of antiquity. Although he more than once characterizes his writings, many of them intended for public performance, as a combination of dialogue and comedy, in truth the diversity of his extant works is startling, ranging from philosophic and moral dialogue to invective, from mythology to contemporary biography to high fantasy, from mock encomium to Herodotean ethnography, and from generic combinations to unclassifiable novelties, all infused with ebullient wit, elegant humor, and refined satire, and all delivered in sparkling style.<BR><BR>Included in the Loeb edition of Lucian are all of his approximately seventy-five authentic works together with those doubtfully attributed. Among the highlights of Volume I are True Stories, an early science-fiction account of a voyage to the moon, and Symposium, a rollicking dinner conversation among Stoic, Epicurean, Peripatetic, and Cynic philosophers.<BR><BR>This edition, which replaces the original Loeb edition by A. M. Harmon (1913), offers text, translation, and annotation that are fully current with modern scholarship.