Oneworld publications jun 2024 (14 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE 2015 BOOKER PRIZE WINNER, WITH A BRAND-NEW FOREWORD AND A Q&A WITH THE AUTHOR\* With a new foreword by Bernardine Evaristo \*\* One of the New York Times' '100 Best Books of the 21st Century' \*Jamaica, 1976.Seven gunmen storm Bob Marley's house, machine guns blazing.The reggae superstar survives, but the gunmen are never caught.In A Brief History of Seven Killings, Marlon James reimagines the story behind this near-mythical event, chronicling the lives of a host of unforgettable characters from street kids, drug lords and journalists, to prostitutes and secret service agents.Gripping, inventive and ambitious, it is one of the most mesmerising and influential novels of the twenty-first century.'Showcases the extraordinary capabilities of a writer whose importance can scarcely be questioned'Independent.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fascinating picture book biography of broadcaster and biologist, Sir David Attenborough'Abeautiful book with atimely message accessible for all ages.'Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesAs a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home. When he was older, he travelled the world to film animals in their natural habitats. His adventures brought the wonders of the world into our homes. But David also noticed that our planet was changing.What could David do to help What could we all do This is the inspiring story of Sir David Attenborough. It's also the story of our planet and an urgent call for us to do our part toprotect our planet and the creatures who call Earth home.'Nothing short ofstunning.'Sherri Duskey Rinker,#1New York Timesbestselling author ofSteam Train, Dream Train.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - FromNew York Timesbestselling authorKatherineHowecomes a daring first-hand account ofHannah Masury's rousing adventureas one of the most feared and admired sea rovers of all time.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What's the brightest light on Earth The coldest corner of the universe The blackest material ever made The most poisonous substance in nature 'You will learn something new in every chapter, on every page and probably in every paragraph. Hugely entertaining.' Kit Yates, author of The Maths of Life and DeathKa-boom! probes extremes of size and speed, depth and density, and reveals the stickiest, sweetest, smelliest and nastiest substances known to science.In an unabashed celebration of the exceptional, David Darling takes an enlightening journey through the universe's weirdest and most wonderful extremes.Travel to far-flung galaxies in pursuit of habitable planets and extra-terrestrial life.Journey to the rainforests of South America and discover the top-speed of the notoriously sluggish sloth.Find out how Earth's hardiest creatures - tardigrades or 'water bears' - ended up living on the moon.And meet the scientists and engineers using these quirks of nature to design faster computers, produce greener energy and revolutionise space travel.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Deep in the desert a storm is brewing. The first in a sweeping YA fantasy duology.'Enchanting.' Katharine Corr, co-author of Daughter of DarknessUnder the blazing sun, an elite troupe of dancers are trained to harness their magic. They are the queen's most formidable assassins. Aasira has one of the rarest talents - for she is a flame-wielder. Feared by all and envied by some, she uses her power to execute enemies of the crown.Aasira's greatest wish is to serve her queen. But on the eve of her graduation, with tensions rising among the dancers and secrets stirring in the shifting sand dunes, she begins to question whether she was truly born to kill.Readers are spellbound byDancers of the Dawn:'Hands down, one of the best books I'll read this year' ¿¿¿¿¿'a suspenseful, plot twisty and powerfully emotional read that epic fantasy lovers definitely don't want to miss.' ¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely stellar. I love the sisterhood, the mystery, the characters, the magic.' ¿¿¿¿¿'an excellent fantasy featuring an original magical system, well developed characters, and a fascinating plot.' ¿¿¿¿¿'absolutely gorgeous, so evocative that I could practically hear the music and see the dancers, even in their deadliest moments.' ¿¿¿¿¿'This world is rich, vibrant, and colorful, the prose will transport you to a land full of spices and secrets.' ¿¿¿¿¿'First of all, dance magic Such a unique magic system and it was done beautifully! The world was perfectly described, with the spices and the flowers and all the colours. I just adored it!' ¿¿¿¿¿'A beautifully evoked and action-packed YA adventure, with awe inspiring description of both landscape, magic and dance.' ¿¿¿¿¿.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The tender memoir of a writing life from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A group of young, Black British friends navigate their way through the ups and downs of modern London life, in this richly imagined collection of linked stories.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The only thing to fear about the past is it may destroy the future.'Fun, romantic and heartbreaking. SeriousOutlandervibes with a fresh new twist.'Pim Wangtechawat, author ofThe Moon Represents my HeartA Marie Claire Summer Reads Pick, 20242005: While researching her Japanese ancestors, Isla travels from Scotland to Kagoshima. There, a vicious typhoon hurls her through a strange white gate and back to 1877, amid the dawn of the Satsuma Rebellion - the conflict that ended the samurai.When she meets Keiichiro Maeda, a samurai who introduces her to a way of life only previously encountered in books, Isla begins to wonder if she has found her true home. But as the samurai fight a losing battle, she is increasingly distraught. Should she forewarn Keiichiro and save the man she loves or let him die the glorious death he so believes in, proud to the end that he remained a faithful warrior And what will become of Isla Is she willing to leave the past behind, knowing her future will forever be changed 'Refreshingly original.A stunning debut.' Jason Ayres, author ofThe Time Bubble series.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One mother's life falls to pieces in this eerie psychological thriller.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An outstanding intellectual biography.' Eugene Rogan WINNER OF THE BRITISH-KUWAIT FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY BOOK PRIZE In 1813, high in the Lebanese mountains, a thirteen-year-old boy watches a solar eclipse. Will it foretell a war, a plague, the death of a prince Mikha'il Mishaqa's lifelong search for truth starts here. Soon he's reading Newtonian science and the radical ideas of Voltaire and Volney: he loses his religion, turning away from the Catholic Church. Thirty years later, as civil war rages in Syria, he finds a new faith Evangelical Protestantism. His obstinate polemics scandalise his community. Then, in 1860, Mishaqa barely escapes death in the most notorious event in Damascus: a massacre of several thousand Christians. We are presented with a paradox: rational secularism and violent religious sectarianism grew up together. By tracing Mishaqa's life through this tumultuous era, when empires jostled for control, Peter Hill answers the question: What did people in the Middle East actually believe It's a world where one man could be a Jew, an Orthodox Christian and a Sunni Muslim in turn, and a German missionary might walk naked in the streets of Valletta.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE 2015 BOOKER PRIZE WINNER, WITH A BRAND-NEW FOREWORD AND A Q&A WITH THE AUTHOR\* With a new foreword by Bernardine Evaristo \*\* One of the New York Times' '100 Best Books of the 21st Century' \*Jamaica, 1976.Seven gunmen storm Bob Marley's house, machine guns blazing.The reggae superstar survives, but the gunmen are never caught.In A Brief History of Seven Killings, Marlon James reimagines the story behind this near-mythical event, chronicling the lives of a host of unforgettable characters from street kids, drug lords and journalists, to prostitutes and secret service agents.Gripping, inventive and ambitious, it is one of the most mesmerising and influential novels of the twenty-first century.'Showcases the extraordinary capabilities of a writer whose importance can scarcely be questioned'IndependentPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 720 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 25 April 1974, Lisbon. Over the course of a single day, Europe's oldest fascist regime falls. On its 50th anniversary, this is the story of the revolution that changed Portugal forever.'The Carnation Revolution reads like a political thriller.'The TimesOn the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugal's Eurovision entry. By 6.20 p.m. the next day, Europe's oldest fascist regime has fallen. Hardly a shot has been fired. As citizens pour into the streets, they offer carnations to the revolutionary soldiers. For the first time in forty-eight years, Portugal is free.The Carnation Revolution winds through the streets of Lisbon as the revolution unfolds, revealing the myriad acts of ordinary and extraordinary resistance that made 25 April possible. It's the story of daring escapes from five-storey prisons, soldiers disobeying their officers' orders and simple acts of courage by thousands of citizens. It's the story of how a group of young captains felled a globe-spanning empire.\*\*\*'I feel like I've been waiting three decades for precisely this book.' Lara Pawson, author of This Is the Place to Be'A brilliantly detailed and evocative account of a revolution unlike any other.'Helder Macedo,Emeritus Professor of Portuguese,King's College London'A gripping account of an episode in European history that should be better known.'Catherine Fletcher, author of The Beauty and the Terror'A thrilling and inspiring page-turner.'Richard Zimler, author ofThe Last Kabbalist of Lisbon.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE 2015 BOOKER PRIZE WINNER, WITH A BRAND-NEW FOREWORD AND A Q&A WITH THE AUTHOR\* With a new foreword by Bernardine Evaristo \*\* One of the New York Times' '100 Best Books of the 21st Century' \*Jamaica, 1976.Seven gunmen storm Bob Marley's house, machine guns blazing.The reggae superstar survives, but the gunmen are never caught.In A Brief History of Seven Killings, Marlon James reimagines the story behind this near-mythical event, chronicling the lives of a host of unforgettable characters from street kids, drug lords and journalists, to prostitutes and secret service agents.Gripping, inventive and ambitious, it is one of the most mesmerising and influential novels of the twenty-first century.'Showcases the extraordinary capabilities of a writer whose importance can scarcely be questioned'Independent 720 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Deep in the desert a storm is brewing. The first in a sweeping YA fantasy duology.'Enchanting.' Katharine Corr, co-author of Daughter of DarknessUnder the blazing sun, an elite troupe of dancers are trained to harness their magic. They are the queen's most formidable assassins. Aasira has one of the rarest talents - for she is a flame-wielder. Feared by all and envied by some, she uses her power to execute enemies of the crown.Aasira's greatest wish is to serve her queen. But on the eve of her graduation, with tensions rising among the dancers and secrets stirring in the shifting sand dunes, she begins to question whether she was truly born to kill.Readers are spellbound byDancers of the Dawn:'Hands down, one of the best books I'll read this year' ¿¿¿¿¿'a suspenseful, plot twisty and powerfully emotional read that epic fantasy lovers definitely don't want to miss.' ¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely stellar. I love the sisterhood, the mystery, the characters, the magic.' ¿¿¿¿¿'an excellent fantasy featuring an original magical system, well developed characters, and a fascinating plot.' ¿¿¿¿¿'absolutely gorgeous, so evocative that I could practically hear the music and see the dancers, even in their deadliest moments.' ¿¿¿¿¿'This world is rich, vibrant, and colorful, the prose will transport you to a land full of spices and secrets.' ¿¿¿¿¿'First of all, dance magic Such a unique magic system and it was done beautifully! The world was perfectly described, with the spices and the flowers and all the colours. I just adored it!' ¿¿¿¿¿'A beautifully evoked and action-packed YA adventure, with awe inspiring description of both landscape, magic and dance.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 320 pp. Englisch.…