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Verlag: PENGUIN GROUP Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 0143108298ISBN 13: 9780143108290
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The dramatic story of one man's recovery offers new hope to those suffering from concussions and other brain traumasIn 1999, Clark Elliott suffered a concussion when his car was rear-ended. Overnight his life changed from that of a rising professor with a research career in artificial intelligence to a humbled man struggling to get through a single day. At times he couldn't walk across a room, or even name his five children. Doctors told him he would never fully recover. After eight years, the cognitive demands of his job, and of being a single parent, finally became more than he could manage. As a result of one final effort to recover, he crossed paths with two brilliant Chicago-area research-clinicians-one an optometrist emphasizing neurodevelopmental techniques, the other a cognitive psychologist-working on the leading edge of brain plasticity. Within weeks the ghost of who he had been started to re-emerge.Remarkably, Elliott kept detailed notes throughout his experience, from the moment of impact to the final stages of his recovery, astounding documentation that is the basis of this fascinating book. The Ghost in My Brain gives hope to the millions who suffer from head injuries each year, and provides a unique and informative window into the world's most complex computational device: the human brain.
Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 0425268810ISBN 13: 9780425268810
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the international bestselling author of the Broken Empire trilogy comes the second book of the Red Queen s War. After harrowing adventure and near death, Prince Jalan Kendeth and the Viking Snorri ver Snagason find themselves in possession of Loki s key, an artefact capable of opening any door and sought by the most dangerous beings in the Broken Empire including the Dead King.Jal wants only to return home to his wine, women, and song, but Snorri has his own purpose for the key: to find the very door into death, throw it wide, and bring his family back into the land of the living.And as Snorri prepares for his quest to find death s door, Jal s grandmother, the Red Queen, continues to manipulate kings and pawns toward an endgame of her own design. 496 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 0425260488ISBN 13: 9780425260487
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this mystery From the national bestselling author of Murder on Trinity Place, midwife Sarah Brandt and former police detective Frank Malloy investigate a murder in the secretive, high-society world of nineteenth-century New York City. In the midst of Sarah and Frank s wedding preparations, Sarah accompanies her mother on a condolence call to the Upper West Side, where Charles Oakes, the son of family friends, has died unexpectedly after suffering from a mysterious disease. But Charles s father believes his son was poisoned, and would like Sarah and Frank to look into the matter with the utmost discretion. Putting off their own personal affairs, Sarah and Frank soon learn that not everyone wants to know more about Charles s death, particularly if he was murdered. As they unravel secrets that reach back to the Civil War, they also discover that they are in the company of a very present danger. 304 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 0425280187ISBN 13: 9780425280188
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon find themselves exposed when a brilliant scientist blows their cover in this adventure in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series. In 1902, the volcano Mt. Pelée erupts on the island of Martinique, wiping out an entire city of thirty thousand-and sinking a ship carrying a German scientist on the verge of an astonishing breakthrough. More than a century later, Juan Cabrillo will have to deal with that scientist's legacy.During a covert operation, Cabrillo and the crew meticulously fake the sinking of the Oregon-but when an unknown adversary tracks them down despite their planning and attempts to assassinate them, Cabrillo and his team struggle to fight back against an enemy who seems to be able to anticipate their every move. They discover that a traitorous American weapons designer has completed the German scientist's work, and now wields extraordinary power, sending the Oregon on a race against time to stop an attack that could lead to one man ruling over the largest empire the world has ever known. 448 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 014310828XISBN 13: 9780143108283
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A memoir charting thirty years of the American indie rock underground by a musician who was at its center Jon Fine spent nearly thirty years performing and recording with bands that played aggressive and challenging underground rock music, and, as he writes, at no point were any of those bands 'ever threatened, even distantly, by actual fame.' Yet when the members of his 1980s post-hardcore band Bitch Magnet came together for an unlikely reunion tour in 2011, diehard fans traveled from far and wide to attend their shows, despite creeping middle-age obligations of parenthood and 9-to-5 jobs. Their devotion was testament to the remarkable staying power of indie culture. In indie rock's pre-Internet glory days, bands like Bitch Magnet, Black Flag, Mission of Burma, and Sonic Youth-operating far outside commercial radio and major label promotion-attracted fans through word of mouth, college DJs, record stores, and zines. They found glory in all-night recording sessions, shoestring van tours, and endless appearances in grimy clubs. Some bands with a foot in this scene, like REM and Nirvana, eventually attained mainstream success. Many others, like Bitch Magnet, were beloved only by the most obsessed fans of the time. Your Band Sucks is an insider's look at that fascinating, outrageous culture-how it emerged and evolved, how it grappled with the mainstream and vice versa, and its odd rebirth in recent years as countless bands reunited, briefly and bittersweetly. With backstage access to many key characters on the scene-and plenty of wit and sharply worded opinion-Fine delivers a memoir that affectionately yet critically portrays an important, heady moment in music history.Praise for Your Band Sucks: 'Everything a cult-fave musician's memoir should be: It's a seductively readable book that requires no previous knowledge of the author, Bitch Magnet or any other band with which he's played.' -Janet Maslin, The New York Times 'Jon Fine has produced as evocative a portrait of the underground music scene as any wistful, graying post-punk could wish for.' -The Atlantic.
Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 1101983264ISBN 13: 9781101983263
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The classic text suitable for Reiki beginners and masters alike-now revised and updated with the latest findings and techniques into this arcane energy healing practice An exciting and comprehensive handbook, Reiki for Life contains everything readers need to know about the healing art of Reiki, including basic routines, details about the power and potential of each level, special techniques for enhancing Reiki practice, and helpful direction on the use of Reiki toward spiritual growth. Comparing the origins and development of Reiki in the West and the East, revealing methods specific to the original Japanese Reiki tradition, and suitable for beginners, experienced practitioners, and teachers alike, this book: \* Explains what Reiki is and how it works.\* Gives detailed instruction in First and Second Degree techniques.\* Illustrates how to perform Reiki on yourself, as well as on others.\* Advises on how to become a Reiki master/teacher.\* Includes special advanced methods for working with Reiki. Complete with illustrations and a useful section of resources, Reiki for Life is a must-have for seekers anxious to learn about this fast-growing healing practice.
Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 0399176705ISBN 13: 9780399176708
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The progenitor of 'Muslim punk rock' and one of today's freshest spiritual voices pushes back against the common assumption that the historic faiths have no occult or magical tradition in this richly learned historical and personal journey through the practice of magic in Islam.Magic in Islam offers a look at magical and occult technologies throughout Muslim history, starting with Islam's earliest and most canonical sources. In addition to providing a highly accessible introduction to magic as it is defined, practiced, condemned, and defended within Muslim traditions, Magic in Islam challenges common assumptions about organized religion.Michael Muhammad Knight's deeply original book fills a gap within existing literature on the place of magic in Islamic traditions and opens a new window on Islam for general readers and students of religion alike. In doing so, the book counters and complicates widespread perceptions of Islam, as well as of magic as it is practiced outside of European contexts. Magic in Islam also challenges our view of 'organized religions' as clearly defined systems that can be reduced to checklists of key doctrines, texts, and rules. As a result, Magic in Islam throws a monkey wrench into the conventions of the 'intro to Islam' genre, threatening to flip popular notions of a religion's 'center' and 'margins.'.
Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 0735210454ISBN 13: 9780735210455
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Saveur Award-winning Finnish author Virpi Mikkonen and Tuulia Talvio, a gorgeous book of decadent, easy--and healthy!--vegan ice cream recipesJust in time to beat the summer heat, N'ice Cream offers 80 decadent and healthy ice cream recipes made from all-natural, wholesome vegan ingredients like fruits, berries, and plant-based milks and nuts--as the authors say, 'no weird stuff.' Get ready to have your ice cream and eat it too.Award-winning Finnish author Virpi and coauthor Tuulia show that making your own ice cream can be easy and good for you at the same time. These recipes can be made with or without an ice cream maker, and include foolproof instant ice creams that can be savored right away. As Tuulia and Virpi say, people deserve to eat goodies without feeling crappy afterwards, and now they can; all the recipes are dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free, and many are nut-free and raw as well.These delicious recipes include creamy ice creams, soft serves, and milkshakes; fresh sorbets and popsicles; party fare like ice cream cakes, sauces, and more. Enjoy light, summery treats like Coconut Water Coolers and Apple Avocado Mint Popsicles, or relish more decadent fare like the Dreamy Chocolate Sundae and Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches. The book itself is gorgeously designed with mouth-watering photographs.Perfect for those who want to devour summer treats without guilt, N'ice Cream is about to make your summer a whole lot more delicious.
Verlag: Penguin Young Readers Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 044848692XISBN 13: 9780448486925
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Hoare, Jerry (illustrator). Neuware - Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free!On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation-The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War. 112 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Young Readers Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 0448488833ISBN 13: 9780448488837
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Groff, David (illustrator). Neuware - Escape from the ordinary and break into Alcatraz, America's most famous prison!The island of Alcatraz has always been a place that's fascinated visitors, from the Native American tribes who believed it was home to evil spirits to the Spanish explorers who discovered the island. In modern times, it was a federal prison for only 29 years, but now draws over a million visitors each year. Learn the history of America's most famous prison, from its initial construction as a fort in the 1800s, to its most famous residents such as Al Capone and 'Machine Gun' Kelly. Where Is Alcatraz also chronicles some of the most exciting escape attempts-even one that involved chipping through stone with spoons and constructing rafts out of raincoats! 112 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Young Readers Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 159514725XISBN 13: 9781595147257
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stephen King meets Pretty Little Liars in this pulse-pounding novel from the author of The Merciless Just back from rehab, Casey regrets letting her friends Shana, Julie, and Aya talk her into coming to Survive the Night, an all-night, underground rave in a New York City subway tunnel. Surrounded by frightening drugs and menacing strangers, Casey doesn't think Survive the Night could get any worse. .until she comes across Julie's mutilated body in a dank, black subway tunnel, red-eyed rats nibbling at her fingers. Casey thought she was just off with some guy-no one could hear her getting torn apart over the sound of pulsing music. And by the time they get back to the party, everyone is gone. Desperate for help, Casey and her friends find themselves running through the putrid subway tunnels, searching for a way out. But every manhole is sealed shut, and every noise echoes eerily in the dark, reminding them they're not alone. They're being hunted. Trapped underground with someone-or something-out to get them, Casey can't help but listen to Aya's terrified refrain: 'We're all gonna die down here.' 288 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Young Readers Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 0147510481ISBN 13: 9780147510488
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Newbery Honor book\*Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award\*Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection This #1 New York Times bestseller is an exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Sarah, Plain and Tall.\*COVER MAY VARY\* Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn t waste a minute she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother 'Achingly lovely.Nuanced and emotionally acute.' The Wall Street Journal'Unforgettable.unflinching.' Common Sense Media 'Touching.Emotionally charged.' Forbes Brisk and honest.Cause for celebration. Kirkus, starred review 'Poignant.' Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Powerful.' The Horn Book, starred review'Affecting.' Booklist'Emotionally satisfying.[A] page-turner.' BCCB Exquisitely written.Heart-lifting. SLJ'Astounding.This book is remarkable.' Karen Cushman, author The Midwife's Apprentice'Beautifully told.' Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall'I read this novel in two big gulps.' Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now'I love Ada's bold heart.Her story's riveting.' Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky 352 pp. Englisch.
Verlag: Penguin Young Readers Group Mai 2016, 2016
ISBN 10: 0147513936ISBN 13: 9780147513939
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love'A wonderfully complex love story unlike any you've read before. Saeed has given a novel that is both entertaining and important.'-Matt de la Peña, New York Times bestselling author Naila's conservative immigrant parents have always said the same thing: She may choose what to study, how to wear her hair, and what to be when she grows up-but they will choose her husband. Following their cultural tradition, they will plan an arranged marriage for her. And until then, dating-even friendship with a boy-is forbidden. When Naila breaks their rule by falling in love with Saif, her parents are livid. Convinced she has forgotten who she truly is, they travel to Pakistan to visit relatives and explore their roots. But Naila's vacation turns into a nightmare when she learns that plans have changed-her parents have found her a husband and they want her to marry him, now! Despite her greatest efforts, Naila is aghast to find herself cut off from everything and everyone she once knew. Her only hope of escape is Saif . . . if he can find her before it's too late. 320 pp. Englisch.