Harpercollins okt 2002 (32 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The beloved classic picture book story about overcoming fears, featuring Plop the Baby Owl - the perfect gift for young readers.Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing - he is afraid of the dark .The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries. A paperback edition of the much-loved abridged picture book. This uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades - and its message of resilience is as timely as ever. Filled with Jill Tomlinson's gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations from Paul Howard. Howard, Paul (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A wonderful anthology of poems by women poets, collected by WENDY COPE.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winter is here, and in winter, bears sleep. But how do you convince six not-so-sleepy bear cubs to go to bed Mother Bear, of course, has found a way--with a cozy rhyme for each of them. Once again, beloved author Mem Fox enchants little ones--and their parents--with a tender bedtime story, irresistibly illustrated by Kerry Argent. Argent, Kerry (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl ServiceA disturbing exploration of the inevitability of life.Under Orion's stars, bluesilver visions torment Tom, Macey and Thomas as they struggle with age-old forces. Distanced from each other in time, and isolated from those they live among, they are yet inextricably bound together by the sacred power of the moon's axe and each seek their own refuge at Mow Cop.Can those they love so intensely keep them clinging to reality Or is the future evermore destined to reflect the past. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Christmas Eve, and Amelia Bedelia has to get the Rogers house ready for a visit from Aunt Myra. But with Amelia Bedelia in charge, this Christmas will be one of the funniest ever. Sweat, Lynn (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this Pura Belpré Honor-winning memoir, sequel to best-selling The Circuit, Francisco Jimenez tells his timely story about immigrant prejudice, keeping hope alive when there is none and his family's journey to achieving their American dream.At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jiménez, together with his older brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra. Forced to leave their home in California, the entire family travels all night for twenty hours by bus, arriving at the U.S. and Mexican border in Nogales, Arizona.In the months and years that follow during the late 1950s-early 1960s, Francisco, his mother and father, and his seven brothers and sister not only struggle to keep their family together, but also face crushing poverty, long hours of labor, and blatant prejudice. How they sustain their hope, their good-heartedness, and tenacity is revealed in this moving, Pura Belpré Honor-winning sequel to The Circuit. Without bitterness or sentimentality, Francisco Jiménez finishes telling the story of his youth.How does a boy hold on to his dreams when everything is taken away - Based on a True Story: Follow the author's real-life journey after being deported to Mexico and his fight to return to California and continue his education against all odds.- A Story of Family Bonds: Experience the powerful connection between Francisco and his brother Roberto as they navigate hardship together, and the resilience of a family determined to stay united.- Poverty and Hope: A poignant look at the life of migrant workers in the 1950s, this memoir confronts the harsh realities of poverty and prejudice while celebrating the tenacity of the human spirit.- Pura Belpré Honor Winner: Discover the award-winning sequel to The Circuit, celebrated for its honest, unflinching, and inspirational portrayal of the Mexican American experience.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Past and present combine in a contemporary tale of love and betrayal from Louise Erdrich, winner of the National Book Award for Fiction, 2012'Everything is all knotted up in a tangle. Pull one string of this family and the whole web will tremble.'Rozin and Richard, living in Minneapolis with their two young daughters, seem a long way from the traditions of their Native American ancestors. But when one of their acquaintances kidnaps a strange and silent young woman from a Native American camp and brings her back to live with him as his wife, the connections they all hold to the past rear up to confront them. Soon the patterns of their ancestors begin to repeat themselves with truly tragic consequences.No one is better placed than Louise Erdrich to chronicle the Native American experience. Shrouded in myth and steeped in imagery, this is also a tale of heartbreaking realism which manages to retain a warm and irrepressible humour and belief in the resilience of the human spirit.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You've heard of the Horse Whisperer - now meet the woman who uses similar methods to train dogs. Jan Fennell's remarkable gifts have earned her the nickname 'the dog listener'. Her unique understanding of the canine world and its instinctive language has enabled her to bring even the most desperate and delinquent of dogs to heel. This easy-to-follow guide to understanding Jan's simple techniques draws on her countless case histories of problem dogs - from biters and barkers to bicycle chasers - to show how we can bridge the language barrier that separates man from his best friend. In The Dog Listener Jan shares her secrets, telling us how she grew determined to find a more compassionate alternative to standard 'obedience' training techniques and ultimately how to communicate with canines.; Sonderausgabe.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESEverybody loves a carnival! Who can fail to delight in the colourful people, the unworldly spectacle, the fabulous freaks A carnival is a place for good family fun-as long as one has a family, that is. For the Baudelaire orphans, their time at the carnival turns out to be yet another episode in a now unbearable series of unfortunate events. In fact, in this appalling ninth installment in Lemony Snicket's serial, the siblings must confront a terrible lie, a caravan, and Chabo the wolf baby.With millions of readers worldwide, and the Baudelaire's fate turning from unpleasant to unseemly, it is clear that Lemony Snicket has taken nearly all the fun out of children's books. Helquist, Brett; Kupperman, Michael (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One third of black males, ages 20 to 29, are in some form of the corrections system in America. They also die younger and more violent deaths than their white counterparts. In the tradition of The Black Parenting Handbook, The Warrior Method presents a concrete plan of action to confront these problems head on. The Warrior Method, written by Dr. Winbush, the director of Fisk University's Race Relations Institute, teaches parents to raise their sons using ideas modeled after the Poro Societies of West Africa. The program mimics the rite of passage in which young men are taken by the men of the village and taught how to live as responsible adults.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Challenge your brain power with these fun crossword puzzles.Give your memory a workout and hone your general knowledge with 80 definition-style puzzles from The Times2 section.Containing 80 definition-style puzzles all reflecting the T2's unique style, and encompassing a wide range of topics from geography, to literature, history and culture, this collection will test your word power and boost your general knowledge to boot.Compiled by the T2 Crossword Editor and taken from the T2 section of The Times, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing and addictive, yet concise enough to be completed on the move.With clues that are satisfyingly skilful and solutions helpfully provided at the back of the book, Times T2 Crossword Book 4 is guaranteed to entertain your brain.Previously published as The Times T2 Crossword book 4.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Before they were heroes.'Rescue Is that what you call it Throw a rock and then run And I bet that's as far ahead as you'd planned.' Penelope made a face. 'Boys! Always thinking about heroics and never about what needs to happen day to day.'Odysseus, Prince of Ithaca, has always been safe, sheltered, protected - and bored! The Age of Heroes is past. The wars are over. The monsters have all been slain. Or so he believes. Are there any adventures left for a thirteen-year-old boy who wants, more than anything, to be a hero His time comes when Odysseus, his best friend Mentor, a spoiled princess named Helen and her outspoken cousin Penelope are kidnapped by pirates. It is the start of an adventure-filled journey that leads them to the ancient island of Crete. There, Odysseus must face the deadly secret in the Labyrinth, where the Minotaur once devoured all who were unfortunate enough to enter. Now another, more deadly monster roams the maze.There the boy destined to fight in the Trojan War and survive the perilous voyage of the Odyssey discovers the hardest part of being a hero: living long enough to tell the tale.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - He's as mad as a hatter!Whether it's like a bump on a log or a bat out of hell, these expressions have been around forever, but we've never really known why . until now! Finally Dr. Funk explains more than 400 droll, colorful, and sometimes pungent expressions of everyday speech. Derived from classical sources, historic events, famous literature, frontier humor, and the frailties of humankind, each of these sayings has an interesting story behind its origin.If you've ever wondered why when you're in a hurry you are told to hold your horses, wonder no more.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE CLASSIC THAT LAUNCHED THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: The riveting account of a harrowing month spent stranded at seaan incredible story of one man's struggle and bravery.Steven Callahan shares his dramatic tale of survival at sea in this undeniable seafaring classic. His engrossing firsthand account reveals how he survived more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized only six days out. 'Utterly absorbing' (Newsweek), Adrift is a must-have for any adventure library.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - BKS Iyengar's translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the 'bible' of yoga.This new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic Yoga. Patanjali wrote this collection of yoga wisdom over 2,000 years ago. They are amongst the world's most revered and ancient teachings and are the earliest, most holy yoga reference. The Sutras are short and to the point - each being only a line or two long. BKS Iyengar has translated each one, and provided his own insightful commentary and explanation for modern readers. The Sutras show the reader how we can transform ourselves through the practice of yoga, gradually developing the mind, body and emotions, so we can become spiritually evolved. The Sutras are also a wonderful introduction to the spiritual philosophy that is the foundation of yoga practise. The book is thoroughly cross-referenced, and indexed, resulting in an accessible and helpful book that is of immense value both to students of Indian philosophy and practitioners of yoga. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bernard Waber, creator of the beloved Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, explores many different kinds of courage in this look at the moments, big and small, that bring out bravery in each of us.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The wayward life (1898-1979) of the voracious art collector and great female patron of world-famous artists.'Mrs Guggenheim, how many husbands have you had ' 'Do you mean my own, or other people's ' Peggy Guggenheim was an American millionairess art collector and legendary lover, whose father died on the Titanic returning from installing the lift machinery in the Eiffel Tower. She lived in Paris in the 1930s and got to know all the major artists - especially the Surrealists. (Later she bullied Max Ernst into marrying her, but was snubbed by Picasso.) When the Second World War broke out, she bought great numbers of paintings from artists fleeing to America; as a Jew she escaped from Vichy France and set up in New York, where in the 1940s and 50s she befriended and encouraged the New York School (Jackson Pollock, Rothko, etc.)Her emotional life was in constant turmoil - a life of booze, bed and bohemia (mostly rich bohemia). Her favourite husband was a drunken English dilettante writer called Lawrence Vail, but she bedded many others, including Samuel Beckett. Later she moved to Venice, where her memory is enshrined in the world-famous palazzo that houses her Guggenheim Collection.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "[An] unusually honest, painfully funny novel about a tight-knit family's struggle." Entertainment Weekly.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck and acclaimed artist Mark Buehner comes a heartwarming story that illustrates the true meaning of Christmas.Rob wants to get his father something special for Christmas this year?something that shows how much he really loves him. But it's Christmas Eve, and he doesn't have much money to spend. What could he possibly get Suddenly, Rob thinks of the best gift of all.The acclaimed author of nearly a hundred books for children and adults, Pearl S. Buck captures the spirit of Christmas in this elegant, heartening story about a boy's gift of love. Originally published in 1955, this timeless story with glorious full-color art by Mark Buehner will be a welcome addition to your holiday collection. Buehner, Mark (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this new edition of one of his classic books,The One Minute Sales Person,Spencer Johnson, the author of the number one New York Times bestsellerWho Moved My Cheese ,shows you how to sell your ideas, products, or services successfully! This is the book that has proved to be a must-have for the millions of people who were looking for the quickest way to improve their selling skills.In these changing times, Spencer Johnson, coauthor ofThe One Minute Manager®, shows you how the phenomenal One Minute® methods can bring real and lasting sales success with the least amount of time and effort. You will learn how to enjoy your job and your life more as you discover the effective secrets of 'self-management,' the integrity of 'selling on purpose,' and the liberating 'wonderful paradox' of helping others get what they want so you can get what you need.The One Minute Sales Personis a clear, easy and invaluable guide that works for both you and the people you sell to, for your financial prosperity and personal well-being.In short, it is a classic Spencer Johnson bestseller that can help you enjoy more success with less stress.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sieben Israelis erzählen abwechselnd aus ihrer Perspektive in Monologen, Dialogen und imaginären Zwiegesprächen von den Versuchen, ein nach ihren Maßstäben gelungenes Leben zu führen. Zu ihnen gesellt sich, als Gleicher unter Gleichen, der Autor. So artikuliert der neue Roman von Amos Oz vielstimmig die Hoffnungen und Enttäuschungen, die elementare Gewalt von Liebe, Verlangen und Schmerz.Die aus Bulgarien eingewanderte Nadja Danon ist an Krebs gestorben. Ihr Mann Albert, Steuerberater von Beruf, versucht nach deren Tod, sich vom schweren Gewicht der Trauer zu befreien - vielleicht mit Hilfe seiner ehemaligen Kollegin Bettine Carmel Denn auf seinen Sohn Enrico kann er nicht zählen: Der hat sich nach Tibet aufgemacht in der Hoffnung, im ganz Fremden sich zu entdecken. Herauszufinden, wie das Leben sich zu leben lohnt, versucht auf ihre Weise seine Freundin, die Drehbuchautorin Ditta. Zwar hat sie einen Lover, Giggy, und auch der Filmemacher Dubi ist hinter ihr her, aber sie muß unbedi ngt in Alberts Haus einziehen. So bilden sich Dreiecksbeziehungen heraus, die überrasche Änderungen erfahren. Doch sind sie der Ursprung neuer Wendungen, in denen alles Alte abfällt und die Gegenwart um ihrer selbst willen gelebt wird. 'Allein das Meer ist noch da, und auch das hat sich gewandelt von blau in grau.''Gelassen ignoriert Amos Oz in seinem kühnen Buch die Grenze zwischen dem Autor und seinen Figuren, zwischen Prosa und Poesie.' Literary Review.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A superb novel that delicately unearths the myriad manifestations of extraordinary love between ordinary people. 'The Feast of Love' is just that - a sumptuous work of fiction about the thing that most distracts and delights us. Shortlisted for the National Book Award.In this latter-day 'Midsummer Night's Dream', men and women speak of and desire their ideal mates; parents seek out their lost children; adult children try to come to terms with their own parents and, in some cases, find new ones.In vignettes both comic and sexy, the owner of a coffee shop recalls the day his first wife seemed to achieve a moment of simple perfection, while she remembers the women's softball game during which she was stricken by the beauty of the shortstop. A young couple spends hours at the coffee shop fuelling the idea of their fierce love. A professor of philosophy, stopping by for a cup of coffee, makes a valiant attempt to explain what he knows to be the inexplicable workings of the human heart. Crafted with subtlety, grace, and power, 'The Feast of Love' is a masterful novel.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In her New York Times bestselling holiday favorite, Mary Engelbreit whisks readers away to an enchanting world brought to life by the Queen of Christmas herself.Fans young and old will be delighted with this resplendent edition of Clement C. Moore's classic poem. It's the most magical evening of the year, in a house so cozy and bursting with Christmas that only this beloved illustrator could have created it. Behold an unforgettable wonderland full of fascinating detail, rich color, and lively characters!This perennial bestseller will bring joy and warmth into the hearts of families during the holiday seasonand beyond. Mary Engelbreit (illustrator).…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A full and frank portrait of the complex man behind the icon of cool.Steve McQueen, one of the first 'cool' film stars, remains a cultural icon the world over. His image is used to sell everything from cars, to beer, to a range of dolls. From the Cincinnati Kid to Frank Bullitt, Tom Crown to Papillon, his roles exemplified a certain school of male charm, as well as grit and a hint of menace.McQueen was born in 1930 into a poor Mid-western family to a highly strung mother and truant father. In and out of reform school from a young age, he was eventually made a ward of court and the resulting sense of abandonment never left him. His big break came with the TV Saga Wanted: Dead or Alive and the now cult-classic B-movie The Blob. Just two years later he was one of the leading lights of tinseltown.Sandford goes on to chart McQueen's phenomenal Hollywood career, starring in some of the world's best-loved films, in tandem with his turbulent private life: his marriages, his bisexuality, the drink, the fast cars, casual sex and violence. As a close friend has remarked: 'You couldn't peg him. He wanted to be memorable as an actor - but in his private life you got the impression he was trying to speed up, to get into the next hour without quite living out the last one.'As Sandford reveals, McQueen's public demeanour of studied nonchalance hid chronic self-destrutive urges which emerged in his favourite hobbies, including bare-knuckle boxing and porsche-racing, as well as several suicide attempts. His 'lost' years at the very height of his fame are illuminated with disclosures of rampant addiction, bizarre health cures, fringe religion and androgyny. McQueen died in 1980 at a 'wellness' clinic in New Mexico, having been earlier diagnosed with lung cancer . His last words were 'Lo hice' - Spanish for 'I did it'.Sandford has spoken to a wide range of McQueen's contemporaries - Hollywood stars, friends and family - and discovered the man behind the myth, the abandoned little boy underneath the movie-god swagger.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - James Conaway's remarkable bestseller delves into the heart of California's lush and verdant Napa Valley, also known as America's Eden. Long the source of succulent grapes and singular wines, this region is also the setting for the remarkable true saga of the personalities behind the winemaking empires. This is the story of Gallos and Mondavis, of fortunes made and lost, of dynasties and destinies. In this delightful, full-bodied social history, James Conaway charts the rise of a new aristocracy and, in so doing, chronicles the collective ripening of the American dream. More than a wine book, Napa is a must-read for anyone interested in our country's obsession with money, land, power, and prestige.'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rarely does a single book alter the course of history, but Rachel Carson's Silent Spring did exactly that. The outcry that followed its publication in 1962 forced the banning of DDT and spurred the revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. Carson's passionate concern for the future of our planet reverberated powerfully throughout the world, and her eloquent book on the dangers of widespread pesticide use was instrumental in launching the environmental movement. It is without question one of the landmark books of the twentieth century.This foundational work of environmental science and conservation revealed the dark side of progress and its effects on the natural world:- A Landmark Environmental Classic: Discover the eloquent, meticulously researched book that awakened public consciousness and single-handedly launched the modern environmental movement.- The Science of Ecology: A stunning and poetic examination of the intricate web of life, showing how harm to one part of the ecosystem reverberates through the whole, from insects to birds to humans.- A Powerful Call for Conservation: More than just a scientific study, this is a passionate call to action that challenges the idea of "controlling nature" and demands a new respect for the planet we share.- The Dangers of DDT: Carson exposes how the indiscriminate spraying of pesticides like DDT contaminates our soil, water, and food, creating a chain of poisoning and death. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The renowned biographer and New York Times bestselling author of The Kennedy Women returns with this first volume in a multigenerational history that will forever change the way America views its most famous family .

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Unquestionably one of the great living European poets. She's accessible and deeply human and a joy--though it is a dark kind of joy--to read. . . . She is a poet to live with.' --Robert Hass, The Washington Post Book WorldWislawa Szymborska's poems are admired around the world, and her unsparing vision, tireless wit, and deep sense of humanity are cherished by countless readers. Unknown to most of them, however, Szymborska, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, also worked for several decades as a columnist, reviewing a wide variety of books under the unassuming title 'Nonrequired Reading.'As readers of her poems would expect, the short prose pieces collected here are anything but ordinary. Reflecting the author's own eclectic tastes and interests, the pretexts for these ruminations range from books on wallpapering, cooking, gardening, and yoga, to more lofty volumes on opera and world literature. Unpretentious yet incisive, these charming pieces are on a par with Szymborska's finest lyrics, tackling the same large and small questions with a wonderful curiosity.…