Oneworld publications sep 2022 (12 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A brand-new book from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events - a cautionary tale about his own demise.For curious children and adults alike.'Reading this little book feels like opening a window to let in air and light. It's filled with curious information and powerful feelings, and is humorous, sad, meditative and rapturous by turns.' Guardian'A strange, beguiling, beautiful book. No one else could have written it, or anything even a little like it. If Lemony Snicket didn't exist, we'd have to invent him.' Anthony McGowan, author of Lark For more than twenty years, Lemony Snicket has led millions of young readers through a mysterious world of bewildering questions and unfortunate events. With this latest book - a love letter to readers young and old about the vagaries of real life - long-time fans and new readers alike will experience Snicket's distinctive voice in a new way.This true story - as true as Lemony Snicket himself - begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections. ; Seit mehr als zwanzig Jahren führt Lemony Snicket seine Leserinnen und Leser durch eine geheimnisvolle Welt voller verwirrender Fragen und »betrüblicher Ereignisse«. Sein neues, von der Reihe unabhängiges Buch »Gift zum Frühstück« ist ein Liebesbrief an die Leserinnen und Leser und an das Lesen. Und es ist eine Reflexion über die Unwägbarkeiten des Lebens.Diese wahre Geschichte - so wahr wie Lemony Snicket selbst - beginnt mit einer rätselhaften Notiz unter seiner Tür: »Sie hatten Gift zum Frühstück«. Um das Rätsel rund um seinen bevorstehenden Tod zu lösen, nimmt Snicket die Leserinnen und Leser mit auf eine Tour durch seine Vorlieben: die richtige Art, ein Ei zuzubereiten, eine verwirrende Idee namens »Tzimtzum«, das erhabene Vergnügen, in offenem Wasser zu schwimmen - und noch vieles mehr.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The essential guide that allows both sides to be heardRabbi Professor Dan Cohn-Sherbok presents the Israeli perspective, while Dr Dawoud El-Alami presents the Palestinian perspectiveUpdated to cover the most recent events, including the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the May 2021 fighting in Gaza, this bestselling introduction explores the history, motivations and people behind the Palestine-Israel conflict - and assesses the prospects for peace after almost eighty years.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Shortlisted for the William Saroyan International Prize 2022'Engrossing.brilliant' Monica Ali'Heartbreaking and really funny' Ross Gay'This book fell into my heart' Sabrina Mahfouz'The kind of authentic voice that is rarely heard' Saima MirAyesha tells the story of growing up in a fundamentalist Muslim household; of parents who spent most of their lives away from Pakistan; of stealing her mother's hijabs to wear to school as a five-year-old; of revisiting the beliefs and ideals she was raised with; of failed dreams and heartbreaks, but also of joy and love.Life-affirming and funny, The Colour of God uncovers surprising answers to questions of faith, belonging, family and liberation, and offers a vision of freedom that isn't measured in fabric.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book! It broke my heart and then splinted it back together again. Full of hope and love and wildness. Imagine Watership Down meets The Animals of Farthing Wood but fiercer.' Hannah Gold, author of The Last BearChernobyl, 1986. Without humans, how will dogs survive As humans fled the nuclear disaster, they were forced to leave their pets behind. Without people, nature began to return to the woods surrounding the power plantlynx, bear, and wolves. But the overgrown forest is no place for dogs. Can Zoya, and her pups Misha and Luka, learn to survive in the deadlands And will Zoya ever find her way home to her beloved owner Praise for Anthony McGowan:'McGowan's prose is beautiful in its brevity and devastating in its emotional impact.' Bookseller 'The Carnegie medal winner McGowan is superb at stories about children who do not have all the advantages.' The Sunday Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A brand-new book from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events - a cautionary tale about his own demise.For curious children and adults alike.'Reading this little book feels like opening a window to let in air and light. It's filled with curious information and powerful feelings, and is humorous, sad, meditative and rapturous by turns.'Guardian'Astrange, beguiling, beautiful book. No one else could have written it, or anything even a little like it. If Lemony Snicket didn't exist, we'd have to invent him.' Anthony McGowan, author ofLarkFor more than twenty years, Lemony Snicket has led millions of young readers through a mysterious world of bewildering questions and unfortunate events. With this latest book - a love letter to readers young and old about the vagaries of real life - long-time fans and new readers alike will experience Snicket's distinctive voice in a new way.This true story - as true as Lemony Snicket himself - begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 158 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'It broke my heart and then splinted it back together again. Magnificent.'Hannah Gold, bestselling author ofThe Last Bear.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The challenges we face are enormous. But wecan still secure a positive future for our planet, and for everyone on it.In What We Owe The Future, philosopher William MacAskill persuasively argues for longtermism, the idea that positively influencing the distant future is a moral priority of our time. It isn't enough to mitigate climate change or avert the next pandemic. We can ensure that civilization would rebound if it collapsed; cultivate value pluralism; and prepare for a planet where the most sophisticated beings are digital and not human.'Unapologetically optimistic and bracingly realistic, this is the most inspiring book on 'ethical living' I've ever read.' Oliver Burkeman,Guardian'A monumental event.' Rutger Bregman, author ofHumankind'A book of great daring, clarity, insight and imagination. To be simultaneously so realistic and so optimistic, and always so damn readable. well that is a miracle for which he should be greatly applauded.'Stephen Fry.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Delve back into vibrant, paranoid 1960s London in this fast-paced second book in the Richard Knox Spy Thriller series.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On suspension and unable to work, DCI Domenic Jejeune finds his attention snared by an unexplained death at an Antarctic research base. Meanwhile, DS Danny Maik investigates a string of arson attacks in Norfolk.When a corpse is discovered in a bird hide, Danny's investigation escalates. It appears the body links the two enquiries, but the men are unable to share information. As they attempt to unravel a twisted web of leads involving Antarctic researchers, uncompromising climate scientists and billionaire philanthropists, Jejeune is forced to decide how much he is willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of truth.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A cracking read'Lorraine Kelly'Riveting'Sunday Telegraph'Behind every great interview is a great booker - Sam McAlister is one of the unsung heroes of television news'Piers MorganSam McAlister is the woman who clinched the 2019 interview with Prince Andrew, described as 'a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami, triggering a nuclear explosion'. She is many things beside: the first in her family to go to university; a trained barrister; a single mum; a master of persuasion. In her former BBC colleagues' words, she was the 'booker extraordinaire', responsible for many of Newsnight's exclusives over the past decade, including Stormy Daniels, Sean Spicer, Brigitte Höss, Steven Seagal, Mel Greig and Julian Assange.After twelve years producing content for Newsnight, McAlister reflects with candour on her experience, sharing not just the secrets of how the best news gets made, but also the changes to the BBC, the future of 'mainstream media' in the age of clickbait and the role of power and privilege in shaping our media landscape. Now a major motion picture featuring Gillian Anderson, Billie Piper, Keeley Hawes and Rufus Sewell, Scoops is a backstage pass to the most unforgettable journalism of our times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A brand-new book from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events - a cautionary tale about his own demise.For curious children and adults alike.'Reading this little book feels like opening a window to let in air and light. It's filled with curious information and powerful feelings, and is humorous, sad, meditative and rapturous by turns.'Guardian'Astrange, beguiling, beautiful book. No one else could have written it, or anything even a little like it. If Lemony Snicket didn't exist, we'd have to invent him.' Anthony McGowan, author ofLarkFor more than twenty years, Lemony Snicket has led millions of young readers through a mysterious world of bewildering questions and unfortunate events. With this latest book - a love letter to readers young and old about the vagaries of real life - long-time fans and new readers alike will experience Snicket's distinctive voice in a new way.This true story - as true as Lemony Snicket himself - begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections. 158 pp. Englisch.…