Harpercollins aug 2007 (44 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In the nineteenth book in the My Weird School series, it's Thanksgiving! A.J. is thankful for four days off from school. But he's not thankful for Dr. Carbles, who is grumpier than ever. Dr. Carbles even fires Mr. Klutz! Will A.J. and his friends be able to save their principal's job Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang. Paillot, Jim (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Don't miss this fun tween vampire series, featuring regular girl Olivia and goth girl Ivy!Olivia is a vegetarian. Ivy is a vampire. And they'retwins ! Ever since Olivia discovered that her long-lost twin sister, Ivy, is a vampire, she's been soaking up everything Ivy will tell her about Franklin Grove's vampire community. It's all top secret, and Olivia's sworn that she'll never tell another soul.But now, nosy tabloid reporter Serena Star is snooping around. As she gets closer and closer to the truth, it's up to Ivy and Olivia to throw her off track. This is one fangtastic news story that can't get out!- Perfect for Halloween reading- A charming cozy seasonal pick.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This 'impeccably paced fantasy'\* from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant is a don't-miss classic animal adventure.Told from the perspective of four animal friends and filled with charming black-and-white illustrations, Gooseberry Park works well both as a read-aloud and as a fun independent book for second through fourth graders.Stumpy Squirrel has just settled into a new nest in a magnificent pin oak in Gooseberry Park. It's the perfect spot for her babies to be born! When they arrive healthy and strong, Stumpy's three good friendsa Labrador retriever, a wise hermit crab, and a batare thrilled.But after a terrible ice storm destroys the pin oak, Stumpy disappears. It takes a special combination of courage, humor, and tenacity for Stumpy's friends to rescue her babies and bring her home again.Plus the adventures continue in Gooseberry Park and the Master Plan and the third book in the series, A Kitten in Gooseberry Park.\*starred Publishers Weekly review. Howard, Arthur (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From master storyteller Mary Downing Hahn, a chilling ghost story rich in secrets and surprises, in the tradition of her most successful spine-tingling novels. Mary Downing Hahn weaves a tale of two children who live near a decaying Victorian mansion, bound to the place by a mysterious set of rules. Only by connecting with the new girl who moves into the old Willis place can Diana and little brother George be freebut making contact with this girl would be a violation of the rules. The pursuit of friendship is at the heart of this haunting novel, and brilliant plot twists make The Old Willis Place an irresistible page turner.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass.As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past come to light. No one had noticed the glaring signs of abuse by those who were supposed to love her most.One of Cathy's earliest and bestselling memoirs, Damaged is a heartbreaking story that proves just how valuable foster carers are for society's most vulnerable children. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The true story of an A&E doctor that became a huge word-of-mouth hit.Forget what you have seen on Casualty or Holby City, this is what it is really like to be working in A&E.Dr Nick Edwards writes with shocking honesty about life as an A&E doctor. He lifts the lid on government targets that led to poor patient care. He reveals the level of alcohol-related injuries that often bring the service to a near standstill. He shows just how bloody hard it is to look after the people who turn up at the hospital door.But he also shares the funny side - the unusual 'accidents' that result in with weird objects inserted in places they really should have ended up - and also the moving, tragic and heartbreaking.It really is an unforgettable read.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first in the Oathsworn series, charting the adventures of a band of Vikings on the chase for the secret hoard of Attila the Hun. Life is savage aboard a Viking raider. Young Orm Rurikson is plucked from the snows of Norway to join his estranged father on the Fjord Elk, and becomes a member of the notorious crew - the Oathsworn. Hired as relic-hunters by the merchant rulers, and sent in search of a legendary sword of untold value to the new religion - their mission is treacherous. With only a young girl as guide, their quest will lead them on to the deep waters of the 'whale road', toward the cursed treasure of Attila the Hun. And to a challenge that will test the very bond that holds them together.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Naomi Novik's stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Cpt Laurence and his dragon Temeraire as they travel from the shores of Britain to China and Africa. Before Captain Will Laurence can prepare his crew for the slow voyage home from China, new orders arrive for him and his dragon, Temeraire: they must fly home immediately, stopping only in Istanbul to collect three priceless dragon eggs, purchased by the British government from the Ottoman Empire. But the cross-continental journey is fraught with danger; not only will they have to scale mountains and traverse vast hostile deserts, but a Machiavellian herald precedes them, spreading political menace in her wake. Holding Temeraire responsible for the death of her princely companion, Lien has absconded from China consumed by vengeance. If she can, she will destroy everything and everyone Temeraire loves.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Minnie and Moo are mistaken for bank robbers, will they escape the long arm of the law The funniest and sweetest buddies since Frog and Toad, Minnie and Moo will earn giggles from young readers. The Minnie and Moo stories are fun independent reads and also perfect for reading aloud, as they're filled with funny dialogue from these goofy and adorable cows.Denys Cazet was an elementary school teacher for 25 years, and has also been a school librarian and elementary school media specialist. He was inspired to tell stories about the silly cow best friends when he passed a herd of cows in which all but two were facing the same way.Those two nonconformistcows became Minnie and Moo.Minnie and Moo: Wanted Dead or Aliveis a Level Three I Can Read book.Level 3 includes many fun subjects kids love to read about on their own. Themes include friendship, adventure, historical fiction, and science. Level 3 books are written for early independent readers. They include some challenging words and more complex themes and stories. Cazet, Denys (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1997, on the fiftieth anniversary of India's independence, Shashank Mani, an IIT alumnus, organised a train journey across India. The Purpose - to get a sense of how the country had changed in the past fifty years of independence and what needed to be accomplished in the future.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Principal Walter Russ just wants a simple proposal to trim the overgrown trees outside Geyser Creek Middle School. So how does he end up with a wedding (rather than a weeding) proposal from designer Florence Waters Meanwhile, a student camps out in a weeping willow tree behind the school; the sixth-grade class explores its roots; and a culinary rivalry develops in the cafeteria. A surprise event saves the day (and the trees, too)! Includes tips on planting a tree and creating a family tree. Klise, Kate; Klise, M. Sarah (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Cold War's boiling over. Global tensions are near the breaking point. So what's the perfect assignment for a super-spy who hasn't slept since the Korean conflict A fun-filled trip to the Montreal World's Fair!The adorable little girl he's escortingwho, under different circumstances, would be sitting on the Lithuanian thronecan hardly contain her excitement, but it isn't all playtime for Evan Tanner. Some mysterious disappearances, apparently linked to the fair's Cuban exhibition, need to be looked into.Keeping his mind on business, however, won't be easy after an insatiable lovely in a tiger skin falls into Tanner's arms, and a mother lode of dangerous drugs falls into his lap. But the biggest, deadliest suprise is the terrorist plot Tanner's tumbling into, and he'll have to think and act quickly to prevent the visiting queen of England from being blown to smithereens.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When young fruit bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she's adopted by a family of birds with very different habits in this award-winning and bestselling picture book classic. Knocked from her mother's safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird's nest. This adorable baby fruit bat's world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. "Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut." Kirkus Reviews.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first history of Italian football to be written in English, 'Calcio' is a mix of serious analysis and comic storytelling, with vivid descriptions of games, goals, dives, missed penalties, riots and scandals in the richest and toughest league in the world. 'Calcio' tells the story of Italian football from its origins in the 1890's to the present day. It takes us through a history of great players and teams, of style, passion and success, but also of violence, cynicism, catenaccio tactics and corruption. We meet the personalities that have shaped this history - from the Italian heroes to the foreigners that failed, the model professionals to the mavericks. 'Calcio' evokes the triumphs (the 1982 World Cup victory) and the tragedies (Meroni, the 'Italian George Best', killed by his number one fan), set against a backdrop of paranoia and intrigue, in a country where the referee is seen as corrupt until proven otherwise. Calcio is no longer a game. It is sometimes difficult to define it as a sport. It is certainly big business and a fanatical civic religion. There is no moral code here. Winners are always right, losers always wrong. This history of Italian football reveals all about the richest and toughest league in the world. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a moment of recklessness, Gervase Tregarth, 6th Earl of Crowhurst, swears he'll marry the next eligible lady to cross his path. Cloistered at his ancestral castle in Cornwall, with nary a suitable woman for miles, he never expects he'll have to fulfill his pledge, at least not until the London Season begins. But then he meets his neighbor, the very appealing Madeline Gascoigne.Years of secret service to the Crown have taught Gervase the value of always having a loophole-there will be no wedding if he and Madeline are incompatible in any way. So he sets out to prove that they would make a most dreadful match . . . by luring her into his arms and, ultimately, his bed.From their very first kiss, Gervase discovers that the headstrong and independent Madeline is no meek country miss . . . and that the fire between them will burn long beyond that first seduction.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - He'll grant her every wanton wish . . . If she gives him her hand in marriage.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware. Dyer, Jane (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Man Who Inspired the World's Fastest-Growing Religion Muhammad presents a fascinating portrait of the founder of a religion that continues to change the course of world history. Muhammad's story is more relevant than ever because it offers crucial insight into the true origins of an increasingly radicalized Islam. Countering those who dismiss Islam as fanatical and violent, Armstrong offers a clear, accessible, and balanced portrait of the central figure of one of the world's great religions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'To read Bloom's insights here is to bask in the emanationof genius. As entertaining and erudite as his choices of the works he mostloves are, the book's overriding strength is the guidance it gives, in contextand comprehension.' -Baltimore SunThis comprehensive anthology offers renowned critic HaroldBloom's choice of the best of six centuries of great British and Americanpoetry, selected in accordance with his three absolute criteria: aestheticsplendor, intellectual power, and wisdom. In Bloom's introductory essay 'The Artof Reading Poetry,' he presents his critical reflections of more than half acentury devoted to reading, teaching, and writing about great verse, theliterary achievement he loves most. Throughout this volume, Bloom includesextensive introductions to each poet and to many of the individual poems. Morethan any other anthology, this book provides readers who desire the pleasuresof sublime art with nearly everything they need in a single volume.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - About half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, and most of these divorces result in unnecessary collateral damage. Now there is a better way.In Collaborative Divorce, Pauline Tesler and Peggy Thompson, two pioneers in the field who train collaborative professionals around the world, present the first complete, step-by-step explanation of the groundbreaking method that is revolutionizing the way couples end their marriages. Working with a team of caring specialists that includes two lawyers, two coaches, a financial consultant, and a child specialist (if necessary), you and your spouse focus on building a consensus that addresses the needs of everyone who will be directly affected by the divorce. This exciting new paradigm empowers younot lawyers or a judgeto shape the outcome of your divorce, as you:- Stay out of court and save time- Create long-term financial and parenting plans that work - Play an active role in designing your life after the divorce- Understand and address your children's needs- Conserve emotional and financial resourcesCollaborative Divorce is essential reading that will inspire you to approach divorce as a vehicle for conflict resolution, healing, and positive, long-term change.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The controversial bestseller that sparked a Youtube frenzyWhat is the average male really thinking Open the pages of Chad Kultgen's novel and you'll get a glimpse at the shocking truth.Taking us on a whirlwind journey through the controversial and yet hilarious thoughts of 'the average American male' Chad Kultgen's anonymous leading character has opinions on everything that life has to throw at a man. Parents, sex, Women's obsession with marriage, weight gain, sex, Marie Osmond, and finally, sex.Not for the faint-hearted, this is the book that that every woman should read, and every man should hide.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2,000 of the most entertaining, brain-teasing, football questions ever. How will you score With 200 themed quizzes ranging from the very easy to the very hard, there's something to challenge kids and adults alike. Whether you're swotting up for your local pub quiz or just want to show off your footie trivia to your mates, The Sun Football Quiz Book is the book for you.Covering all aspects of the sport from the Premiership, the lower divisions, the FA Cup, football in Europe, the Champions League, the World Cup, England stars and legends past and present to Irish, Scottish and Welsh Football, there are plenty of questions to keep even the most knowledgeable of football fans guessing.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Could a child have two genetic mothers Will parents someday soon be able to choose not only the physical characteristics of their children-to-be, but their personalities and talents as well Will genetic enhancement ultimately lead to a split in the human species In this brilliant, provocative, and necessary book, Lee M. Silver takes a cautiously optimistic look at the scientific advances that will allow us to engineer life in ways that were unimaginable just a few short years agoindeed, in ways that go far beyond cloning. In clear, engaging, and accessible prose, Silver demystifies the science behind a myriad of thrilling and frightening new possibilities, in a book that is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the hopes and dilemmas of the American family in the twenty-first century.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step into a wildly imaginative world with an invisible girl, a flying boy and where being weird is brilliantly wonderful! A magically fantastical story from American author, Laura Ruby. In a vast and sparkling city where nearly everyone can fly, 12-year-old Gurl is trapped. Orphaned and lonely, she believes she is nothing more than a flightless 'leadfoot', until one fateful night when she discovers that she has the power to make herself invisible. But even with this newfound talent, Gurl can't hide from a giant rat man with a taste for cats, a manipulative matron with a penchant for plastic surgery, and a belligerent boy named Bug. Gradually, Gurl learns to control her power and teams up with Bug to figure out who and what she is. Their quest takes them on a wild ride where they confront mind-bending monkeys, an eccentric genius with a head full of grass and a pocket full of kittens and the handsome but lethal Sweetcheeks Grabowski the gangster who holds the key to Gurl's pastand the world's future.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One of our most eminent historians presents a powerful look at the buildup to and aftermath of one of the most decisive moments of World War II - Kristallnacht - not only for the Jewish population suddenly identified as a group to be destroyed, but also in terms of the international response it inspired and its larger implications. In 'Kristallnacht', Martin Gilbert seamlessly combines a moving account of the suffering of the victims of the Nazi regime with a sophisticated analysis of the gradual process which made the horrors of the Third Reich possible. Broadening his canvas, Gilbert also powerfully depicts how the rest of the world failed Europe's increasingly desperate Jewish population: in the aftermath to Kristallnacht almost every country was asked to help; most would not do so, despite the transport of a staggering 10,000 German Jewish children to Britain. This international indifference had direct implications for future German policy, while the events of Kristallnacht went on to radically influence the attitudes of governments - and people - outside Germany towards Nazism.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - While accompanying eight highspirited Jewish delegates to Dharamsala, India, for a historic BuddhistJewish dialogue with the Dalai Lama, poet Rodger Kamenetz comes to understand the convergence of Buddhist and Jewish thought. Along the way he encounters Ram Dass and Richard Gere, and dialogues with leading rabbis and Jewish thinkers, including Zalman Schacter, Yitz and Blue Greenberg, and a host of religious and disaffected Jews and Jewish Buddhists. This amazing journey through Tibetan Buddhism and Judaism leads Kamenetz to a renewed appreciation of his living Jewish roots.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A woman in her forties is a victim of a suicide bombing at a Jerusalem market. Her body lies nameless in a hospital morgue. She had apparently worked as a cleaning woman at a bakery, but there is no record of her employment. When a Jerusalem daily accuses the bakery of 'gross negligence and inhumanity toward an employee,' the bakery's owner, overwhelmed by guilt, entrusts the task of identifying and burying the victim to a human resources man. This man is at first reluctant to take on the job, but as the facts of the woman's life take shapeshe was an engineer from the former Soviet Union, a non-Jew on a religious pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and, judging by an early photograph, beautifulhe yields to feelings of regret, atonement, and even love. At once profoundly serious and highly entertaining, A. B. Yehoshua astonishes us with his masterly, often unexpected turns in the story and with his ability to get under the skin and into the soul of Israel today.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Carly Cooper, harassed mother and disillusioned writer, has often been tempted to head for the hills. She just never imagined they'd be the Hollywood ones.A hilarious romantic comedy for anyone who's ever had their head in the clouds.Carly's living the dream. Almost. She has the kids, the husband, the lethargic sex life, and who cares if her novels aren't exactly bestsellers - pole-vaulting her ironing pile is excitement enough.Just when she's resigned to domestic mediocrity, a phone call from Hollywood changes everything. Carly is off to Tinseltown.As she arrives in LA, Carly knows life will be transformed.but she doesn't count on marital disaster, a career roller-coaster and an A-list movie star who wants to offer her more than just a friendly welcome.Carly Cooper is strutting along the Hollywood Walk of Fame but can she get to the end without falling flat on her face. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - He's their secret admirer, wooing them with phone calls, love letters and special gifts.From a distance, he admires them. Desires them. Despises them. And when he gets close enough, he kills them all.Adams County, Alabama is the kind of town where everyone knows each other's business, the kind of place where doors stay unlocked. Until a psychopath comes calling.Dubbed 'The Secret Admirer', he woos his victims with phone calls, love letters and gifts, before stalking, kidnapping and then brutally murdering them.A terrifying game is underway. Sheriff Bernie Granger - in her first big case - is desperate to stop a twisted serial killer before another woman is slaughtered. But is she getting closer to catching him - or being drawn even deeper into his deadly web.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An old American who lives in Brazil is writing his memoirs. An English teacher at the naval academy, he is married to a woman young enough to be his daughter and has a little son whom he loves. He sits in a mountain garden in Niterói, overlooking the ocean.As he reminisces and writes, placing the pages carefully in his antproof case, we learn that he was a World War II ace who was shot down twice, an investment banker who met with popes and presidents, and a man who was never not in love. He was the thief of the century, a murderer, and a protector of the innocent. And all his life he waged a valiant, losing, one-man battle against the world's most insidious enslaver: coffee.Mark Helprin combines adventure, satire, flights of transcendence, and high comedy in this 'memoir' of a man whose life reads like the song of the twentieth century.…