Dk children apr 2016 (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Allow yourself to be transported to the stunning Greek island of Zakynthos in this heart-warming and poignant novel'A beautiful story of heartbreak and forgiveness' Giovanna FletcherWith its perfect blue skies, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, Zakynthos should be a dream.But for Holly it feels more like a nightmare.Arriving on the island to clear out a house she's just inherited, Holly has no idea what to expect. And she's certainly not prepared for the family secrets she uncovers inside.With the help of Aidan, her handsome neighbour, Holly sets out to explore the island, hoping to piece together her own lost story. Yet all too soon real life, including the boyfriend she left behind, threatens to catch up with her.Holly thinks she's following the secrets of the past . . .But might it turn out to be a map to her future 'A brilliantly evocative debut' Paige Toon'A heart-warming, charming tale of love, family and gorgeous Greece. I adored it' Milly Johnson'Combines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance' Katie Fforde. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARD FOR NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR'Lyrical and passionate . a celebration of the human spirit and what it can achieve' ObserverTwo hours to cover twenty-six miles and 385 yards. An exceptional feat of speed, mental strength and endurance. The sub-two-hour marathon is running's Everest, a feat once seen as impossible for the human body. But now we have reached the mountaintop.In this spellbinding book Ed Caesar takes us into the world of the elite of the elite: the greatest marathoners on earth. Through the stories of these rich characters, and their troubled lives, he traces the history of the marathon as well as the science, physiology and psychology involved in running so fast, for so long. And he shows us why this most democratic of races retains its savage, enthralling appeal - why we are drawn to test ourselves to the limit.Now with a new afterword telling the inside story of how Eliud Kipchoge achieved the impossible, with exclusive access to Nike's #Breaking2 project, and the Ineos159 event at which the barrier was finally broken.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The TARDIS is engulfed by a mysterious web-like substance in space. Breaking free, the Doctor and his companions Jamie and Victoria land in the London Underground system. But a spreading killer mist has meant that London has been evacuated. The Great Intelligence is back - and its robot Yeti are roaming the streets and the underground tunnels. The Doctor, Jamie, and Victoria team up with an army unit working with their old friend Professor Travers to combat the menace. They soon realise, however, that someone in the group must be working for the Intelligence. With time running out, the Doctor and his friends realise they can trust no one. This novel is based on a Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 3 February-9 March 1968.Featuring the Second Doctor as played by Patrick Troughton with his companions Jamie and Victoria.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A truly remarkable writer, one of the most gifted non-fiction authors alive' Simon Schama, Financial TimesSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2015 COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARDThis is the autobiography that John Aubrey never wrote.You may not know his name. Aubrey was a modest man, a gentleman-scholar who cared far more for the preservation of history than for his own legacy. But he was a passionate collector, an early archaeologist and the inventor of modern biography.With all the wit, charm and originality that characterises her subject, Ruth Scurr has seamlessly stitched together John Aubrey's own words to tell his life story and a captivating history of seventeenth-century England unlike any other.'A game-changer in the world of biography' Mary Beard'Ingenious' Hilary Mantel'Irresistible' Philip Pullman.…