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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring life story of Mohandas Gandhi, whose teachings of compassion and non-violence helped to win his country's freedom.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul,' by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds, which still resonate worldwide today. DK Life Stories go beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, fun facts, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this series perfect for school reports and projects. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index. Ager, Charlotte (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Should they save her - or stop her From the international number one bestselling author . . .'Starts with a bang and never lets up! An utterly absorbing story about troubled families and twisted fates' Shari Lapena'Her fast-paced and exciting novels twist when you expect a turn and turn when you expect a twist' Karin Slaughter'Terror, twists, and trepidation. Look for Me is a triple-salvo thriller' Kathy Reichs'A complex crime scene, a missing girl, a ticking clock: no one writes a more page-turning, gut-wrenching, edgy thriller. Look For Me is a page turner par excellence' Tess Gerritsen_____________Detective DD Warren and Flora Dane are in a race against time to save a young girl's life - or bring her to justice.A family home has become a crime scene. Four are dead, savagely murdered. One - a sixteen-year-old girl - is missing.Did she have a lucky escape Or is her absence evidence of something sinister Seeking different types of justice, Warren and survivor-turned-avenger Flora must make sense of the clues left behind by a young woman who could be victim or suspect. All they know is that the girl is silently pleading:Look for me._____________Readers can't get enough of Look For Me .\*\*\*\*\* 'You guys. it's SO GOOD! If you enjoy thrillers you will love it.'\*\*\*\*\* 'A well-written, well-paced and a cleverly-plotted storyline'\*\*\*\*\* 'I LOVED this book. I cannot believe it is the first time I've read anything by Lisa Gardner'\*\*\*\*\* 'I really enjoyed this book. I was captivated by the characters and the plot.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Dark. Tragic. Horrific.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - PERFECT WIFE. PERFECT KILLER 'A masterly psychological web of people on the edge and the devils that lie beneath their apparent respectability. Engrossing' Guardian Susie Harriot, a respected psychiatrist, has been convicted of the brutal murder of a serial killer in her care. It looks certain that she will be given a life sentence, depriving her of her home, her family and her two-year-old daughter. Susie's husband, Lachlan, is convinced she is innocent and is desperate to prove it. Each night, he climbs the stairs to her study and goes through her papers - her case notes, her interviews, and the press cuttings from the trial. But the more Lachlan discovers, the more he suspects that his wife has been hiding a dark secret.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - They grow up so quickly! Keep a journal of the first twelve months for you to look back on and to show your little one when they're older.This book helps you to record and store all those special memories of your baby's first precious year, with ideas and spaces for things like milestones and what the world was like during the beginning of their life.The front title section can be pulled off to turn it into a lovely journal-type book with adorable elephants on the cover. Inside you can jot down different baby names - it's always fun to know if you might have been called something else! You can fill in your family tree and tell your baby how you felt when they arrived.When they're older, your child can learn what the world was during their first year. Don't forget to write down who is currently the president, your favorite contemporary music artist, and the prices of stamps and milk.There's plenty of space to let them know all the details of their first year that were special and memorable. You can include what your baby learns, their new experiences and favorite toy! There will be lots of firsts for your baby, and you will want to recall them all, like the first time they smiled, learned to kiss or call you mama or dada. There are pockets for photos, so you can capture their first steps and remember them forever.The bestselling baby and kids cookbook author Annabel Karmel provides information on your baby's development, and helpful advice to encourage new achievements. She has included five recipes to inspire delicious, healthy food for various stages, and for that special milestone - a birthday cake!A Keepsake Journal Of Milestone MomentsA lovely book to give as a baby gift that will become a wonderful memento that families and loved ones can look back on, and spend time together sharing your baby's first year.Inside this baby journal you can fill in and use:¿Month-by-month sections to record new achievements. ¿Five delicious recipes for baby food. ¿Pockets for keepsakes and photographs.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTELLING AUHTOR OF WHEN THE BODY SAYS NO The groundbreaking guide to Attention Deficit Disorder, challenging conventional myths around ADHD and providing practical guidance for children and adults. 'A healer to be cherished and this exciting book arrives at just the right time' Naomi Klein, bestselling author of The Shock Doctrine ----Struggling with focus, impulsivity, or emotional overwhelm Looking to better understand ADHD in yourself or your child In his empowering and accessible bestseller, celebrated clinician Dr Gabor Maté seeks to dispel the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based - and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition.Drawing on decades of experience in psychology, neurology and child development - as well as his own lived experience with ADHD - Dr Maté offers a compassionate and insightful approach to understanding attention difficulties.In Scattered Minds, you'll discover:- A new understanding of ADHD and neurological development in both children and adults- Why challenges with focus, impulsivity and emotional regulation develop- How early experiences can shape the developing brain- Practical insights to help parents better understand and support their children- Tools for adults with ADHD to make sense of their behaviours and emotionsBlending science, compassionate insight and real-life examples, Scattered Minds is an essential read for parents of children with ADHD, or for adults navigating neurodiversity and attention difficulties.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 368 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ______________________A richly illustrated and wonderfully eclectic collection of THE WORLD'S GREATEST SPEECHES - THE OLD, THE NEW AND THE UNSPOKEN - from the author of the international bestseller, Letters of Note. Discover speeches that altered the course of history, like NELSON MANDELA's on the day he became South Africa's first black President, and outpourings of much-needed change, such as the impassioned, impromptu appeal for women's rights from SOJOURNER TRUTH, an African-American woman born into slavery. Expect the gloriously unexpected, as KERMIT THE FROG takes to the podium, and celebrate lives well-lived, including TILDA SWINTON's tribute to 'every alien's favourite cousin', DAVID BOWIE. While some speeches are heard by millions, some remain unspoken: the secret draft prepared for QUEEN ELIZABETH II during a military exercise for World War III, and PRESIDENT NIXON's chilling public announcement should NEIL ARMSTRONG and BUZZ ALDRIN become stranded on the Moon. Surprising, inspiring and shocking; moving, comforting and enlightening. SPEECHES OF NOTE: seventy-five extraordinary ways to step into someone else's shoes. FEATURING: Malala Yousafzai \* Tilda Swinton \* Albert Einstein \* Nick Cave \* Queen Elizabeth II \* Kermit the Frog \* Pablo Picasso \* Harvey Milk \* J. M. Barrie \* General Dwight D. Eisenhower \* Meghan Markle \* Sojourner Truth \* Salman Rushdie \* Panti Bliss \* Nelson Mandela \* Robert F. Kennedy \* Virginia Woolf \* Richard Nixon \* Socrates \* Nelson Mandela \* Mark Twain \* Marie Curie \* George Bernard Shaw \* Susan Sontag AND MANY, MANY MORE. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Star Wars library book set Great Birthday / Xmas Gifts - CellophaneCovered 15 books + Star Wars Giant Poster.