Oneworld publications okt 2017 (14 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I'm in story heaven with this book.' Cecelia Ahern, author of P.S. I Love YouSentaro has failed. He has a criminal record, drinks too much, and his dream of becoming a writer is just a distant memory. With only the blossoming of the cherry trees to mark the passing of time, he spends his days in a tiny confectionery shop selling dorayaki, a type of pancake filled with sweet bean paste.But everything is about to change.Into his life comes Tokue, an elderly woman with disfigured hands and a troubled past. Tokue makes the best sweet bean paste Sentaro has ever tasted. She begins to teach him her craft, but as their friendship flourishes, social pressures become impossible to escape and Tokue's dark secret is revealed,with devastating consequences.Sweet Bean Paste is a moving novel about the burden of the past and the redemptive power of friendship. Translated into English for the first time, Durian Sukegawa's beautiful prose is capturing hearts all over the world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Sunday Times Best Book of the Year 2017One day in November 1994, Lawrence Levy received a phone call out of the blue from Steve Jobs, whom he'd never met, offering him a job running Pixar, a little-known company that had already lost Jobs $50 million. With Pixar's prospects looking bleak, it was with some trepidation that Levy accepted the position. After a few weeks he discovered that the situation was even worse than he'd imagined.Pixar's advertising division just about broke even, its graphics software had few customers, its short films didn't make any money and, on top of all that, Jobs was pushing to take the company public. Everything was riding on the studio's first feature film, codenamed Toy Story, and even then it would have to be one of the most successful animated features of all time.Full of wisdom on bringing business and creativity together, and recounting the touching story of Levy's enduring friendship with Jobs, To Pixar and Beyond is a fascinating insider's account of one of Hollywood's greatest success stories.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn the tricks of the trade from a gambling and investment legendThe New York Times bestsellerMathematics professor. Professional gambler. Tech inventor. Hedge fund heavyweight. Bestselling author. Edward O. Thorp is one of a kind.In a remarkable career, Thorp rose from nothing to become a professor at MIT, invented card counting and the world's first wearable computer, beat the casinos of Las Vegas at blackjack and roulette, then became a bestselling author and a hedge fund heavyweight, ushering in a revolution on Wall Street. Now he shares his incredible life story for the first time, revealing how he made his fortune and giving advice to the next generation of investors. An intellectual thrill ride, replete with practical wisdom, A Man for All Markets is a scarcely imaginable tale of ludicrous success.'An extraordinary autobiography which reads like a novel.' John Kay, author of Other People's Money.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AS FEATURED IN SEASPIRACYAn Observer Book of the Year 2017A Sunday Times must readA New York Times BestsellerEndorsed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama - 'Balcombe vividly shows that fish have feelings and deserve consideration and protection like other sentient beings'What's the truth behind the old adage that goldfish have a three-second memory Do fishes think Can they recognize the humans who peer back at them from above the surface of the water Myth-busting biologist and animal behaviour expert Jonathan Balcombe takes us under the sea, through streams and estuaries to the other side of the aquarium glass to answer these questions and more. He upends our assumptions, revealing that fish are far from the unfeeling, dead-eyed feeding machines so many of us assume them to be. They are, in fact, sentient, aware, social and even Machiavellian - in other words, rather like us.What a Fish Knows draws on the latest science to present a fresh look at these remarkable creatures in all their breathtaking diversity and beauty. Teeming with insights and exciting discoveries, it offers a thoughtful appraisal of our relationships with fish and inspires us to take a more enlightened view of the planet's increasingly imperilled marine life. What a Fish Knows will forever change how we see our aquatic cousins - the pet goldfish included.; Der Fisch: ein unterschätztes Wesen und selten niedlich. Angler, Köche und Aquarienbesitzer interessieren sich für ihn, aber unser Herz rührt er kaum, weil wir in seinen Augen nicht lesen und seine Welt nicht begreifen können. Dabei sind die Flossenträger uns Menschen nicht unähnlich - sie sind strategisch und sozial, pflegen aufwendige Balzrituale und lebenslange Beziehungen, können einander täuschen und bestrafen.Jonathan Balcombe, international anerkannter Verhaltensbiologe und seit Jahren spezialisiert auf das Empfindungsvermögen von Fischen, bricht eine Lanze für unsere aquatischen Verwandten und deren erstaunliche Fertigkeiten - und überrascht mit Erkenntnissen, die weit über den Aquarienrand hinausgehen.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Distinguished Professor Abraham Ascher offers an impressive blend of engaging narrative and fresh analysis in this perennially popular introduction to Russia.Newly updated on the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, Russia: A Short History begins with the origins of the first Slavic state, and continues to the present-day tensions between Russia and its neighbours, the rise of Vladimir Putin, and the increasingly complex relationship with the United States.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'I'm in story heaven with this book.' Cecelia Ahern, author of P.S. I Love You A charming tale of friendship, love and loneliness in contemporary Japan If you enjoyed We'll Prescribe You a Cat or Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, you'll love Sweet Bean Paste Sentaro has failed. He has a criminal record, drinks too much, and his dream of becoming a writer is just a distant memory. With only the blossoming of the cherry trees to mark the passing of time, he spends his days in a tiny confectionery shop selling dorayaki, a type of pancake filled with sweet bean paste. But everything is about to change. Into his life comes Tokue, an elderly woman with disfigured hands and a troubled past. Tokue makes the best sweet bean paste Sentaro has ever tasted. She begins to teach him her craft, but as their friendship flourishes, social pressures become impossible to escape and Tokue's dark secret is revealed, with devastating consequences. Sweet Bean Paste is a moving novel about the burden of the past and the redemptive power of friendship. Translated into English for the first time, Durian Sukegawa's beautiful prose is capturing hearts all over the world.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 216 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The La Fleur restaurant has a slew of unusual phenomena. Bonnet-clad apparitions pass through walls, blood leaks from ceilings and rats besiege the dining room. Experts from the Great Essex Witch Museum are called in to quell these strange sights. But before Rosie Strange and Sam Stone can do their thing events turn darker. For La Fleur¿s chef has been strung up and slaughtered like a pig. More oddly, the only witness, the owner¿s daughter Mary, swears blind a ghost did it.¿¿¿.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How do people understand the Quran to be divine revelation What is it about the text that inspires such devotion and commitment in the reader/believer Todd Lawson explores how the timeless literary genres of epic and apocalypse bear religious meaning in the Quran, communicating the sense of divine presence, urgency and truth. Grounding his approach in the universal power of story and myth, he embarks upon a fascinating inquiry into the unique power of one of the most loved, widely read and recited books in the world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Learn the tricks of the trade from a gambling and investment legendTheNew York TimesbestsellerMathematics professor. Professional gambler. Tech inventor. Hedge fund heavyweight. Bestselling author. Edward O. Thorp is one of a kind.In a remarkable career, Thorp rose from nothing to become a professor at MIT, invented card counting and the world's first wearable computer, beat the casinos of Las Vegas at blackjack and roulette, then became a bestselling author and a hedge fund heavyweight, ushering in a revolution on Wall Street. Now he shares his incredible life story for the first time, revealing how he made his fortune and giving advice to the next generation of investors. An intellectual thrill ride, replete with practical wisdom, A Man for All Markets is a scarcely imaginable tale of ludicrous success.'An extraordinary autobiography which reads like a novel.' John Kay, author of Other People's MoneyLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How far would you travel for love WINNER OF THE MARCO POLO OUTSTANDING TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018'A wonderful love story.' National Geographic, Best Books of 2017The story begins in a public square in New Delhi. On a cold December evening a young European woman of noble descent appears before an Indian street artist known locally as PK and asks him to paint her portrait - it is an encounter that will change their lives irrevocably.PK was not born in the city. He grew up in a small remote village on the edge of the jungle in East India, and his childhood as an untouchable was one of crushing hardship. He was forced to sit outside the classroom during school, would watch classmates wash themselves if they came into contact with him, and had stones thrown at him when he approached the village temple. According to the priests, PK dirtied everything that was pure and holy. But had PK not been an untouchable, his life would have turned out very differently.This is the remarkable true story of how love and courage led PK to overcome extreme poverty, caste prejudice and adversity - as well as a 7,000-mile, adventure-filled journey across continents and cultures - to be with the woman he loved.'Charming. epic.' Daily Mail'A feel-good story that's so feel-good it makes other feel-good stories feel bad.' New York Times Book Review.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'I'm in story heaven with this book.' Cecelia Ahern, author of P.S. I Love You A charming tale of friendship, love and loneliness in contemporary Japan If you enjoyed We'll Prescribe You a Cat or Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, you'll love Sweet Bean Paste Sentaro has failed. He has a criminal record, drinks too much, and his dream of becoming a writer is just a distant memory. With only the blossoming of the cherry trees to mark the passing of time, he spends his days in a tiny confectionery shop selling dorayaki, a type of pancake filled with sweet bean paste. But everything is about to change. Into his life comes Tokue, an elderly woman with disfigured hands and a troubled past. Tokue makes the best sweet bean paste Sentaro has ever tasted. She begins to teach him her craft, but as their friendship flourishes, social pressures become impossible to escape and Tokue's dark secret is revealed, with devastating consequences. Sweet Bean Paste is a moving novel about the burden of the past and the redemptive power of friendship. Translated into English for the first time, Durian Sukegawa's beautiful prose is capturing hearts all over the world. 216 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Learn the tricks of the trade from a gambling and investment legendTheNew York TimesbestsellerMathematics professor. Professional gambler. Tech inventor. Hedge fund heavyweight. Bestselling author. Edward O. Thorp is one of a kind.In a remarkable career, Thorp rose from nothing to become a professor at MIT, invented card counting and the world's first wearable computer, beat the casinos of Las Vegas at blackjack and roulette, then became a bestselling author and a hedge fund heavyweight, ushering in a revolution on Wall Street. Now he shares his incredible life story for the first time, revealing how he made his fortune and giving advice to the next generation of investors. An intellectual thrill ride, replete with practical wisdom, A Man for All Markets is a scarcely imaginable tale of ludicrous success.'An extraordinary autobiography which reads like a novel.' John Kay, author of Other People's Money Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -How far would you travel for love WINNER OF THE MARCO POLO OUTSTANDING TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 'A wonderful love story.' National Geographic, Best Books of 2017 The story begins in a public square in New Delhi. On a cold December evening a young European woman of noble descent appears before an Indian street artist known locally as PK and asks him to paint her portrait it is an encounter that will change their lives irrevocably. PK was not born in the city. He grew up in a small remote village on the edge of the jungle in East India, and his childhood as an untouchable was one of crushing hardship. He was forced to sit outside the classroom during school, would watch classmates wash themselves if they came into contact with him, and had stones thrown at him when he approached the village temple. According to the priests, PK dirtied everything that was pure and holy. But had PK not been an untouchable, his life would have turned out very differently. This is the remarkable true story of how love and courage led PK to overcome extreme poverty, caste prejudice and adversity as well as a 7,000-mile, adventure-filled journey across continents and cultures to be with the woman he loved. 'Charming epic.' Daily Mail 'A feel-good story that's so feel-good it makes other feel-good stories feel bad.' New York Times Book ReviewPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 281 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -How far would you travel for love WINNER OF THE MARCO POLO OUTSTANDING TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 'A wonderful love story.' National Geographic, Best Books of 2017 The story begins in a public square in New Delhi. On a cold December evening a young European woman of noble descent appears before an Indian street artist known locally as PK and asks him to paint her portrait it is an encounter that will change their lives irrevocably. PK was not born in the city. He grew up in a small remote village on the edge of the jungle in East India, and his childhood as an untouchable was one of crushing hardship. He was forced to sit outside the classroom during school, would watch classmates wash themselves if they came into contact with him, and had stones thrown at him when he approached the village temple. According to the priests, PK dirtied everything that was pure and holy. But had PK not been an untouchable, his life would have turned out very differently. This is the remarkable true story of how love and courage led PK to overcome extreme poverty, caste prejudice and adversity as well as a 7,000-mile, adventure-filled journey across continents and cultures to be with the woman he loved. 'Charming epic.' Daily Mail 'A feel-good story that's so feel-good it makes other feel-good stories feel bad.' New York Times Book Review 281 pp. Englisch.…