Penguin jul 2018 (146 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback'After my death', George V said of his eldest son and heir, 'the boy will ruin himself in 12 months'. From the death of his father in 1936 to the constitutional crisis provoked by his proposal to the then-married American socialite Wallis Simpson and his subsequent abdication, Edward VIII reigned for less than year. In choosing the woman he loved over his royal birthright, Edward fulfilled his father's prophecy and instigated the monarchy's most significant upheaval of the twentieth century. Retitled 'Duke of Windsor' and essentially exiled, Edward has remained a controversial figure ever since. Through his correspondence with, amongst other confidants, Winston Churchill, Piers Brendon traces Edward's tumultuous life in this superb, pacey biography.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are lots of cars. Some are big, some are small, some are old, some are fast! Which cars do you like Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language.Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.The eight levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams.Cars, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What will Peppa and George be today You get to choose! Wizards or astronauts Ballet dancers or builders Teachers or doctors Play pretend with Peppa and her friends in this fun sticker scenes book and imagine all the different things they could be! With lots of big stickers for little hands, it's the perfect book to broaden imaginations and keep the smallest readers busy during their summer holidays.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources. BBC Earth: Amazing Predators, a Level 6 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers and KET exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, passives and time clauses.All animals need to eat to live. Some animals eat other animals, and these predators must do some amazing things to hunt their prey!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources. Robin Hood, a Level 5 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers and KET exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of adverbs and pronouns.Guy of Gisbourne and the Sheriff of Nottingham made a plan to arrest Robin Hood. What happened when Robin and his outlaws heard about the plan Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Showtime! Peppa and George are putting on a theatre show, and they need your help. Let your imagination take off with 24 pages of amazing sticker scenes, including a ballet show, dinosaur hunt and a fairy tale. Based on the hit pre-school animation, Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackIf Ethelred was notoriously 'Unready' and Alfred 'Great', King George VI should bear the designation of 'George the Dutiful'. Throughout his life he dedicated himself to the pursuit of what he thought he ought to be doing rather than what he wanted to do. Inarticulate and loathing any sort of public appearances, he accepted that it was his destiny to figure regularly and conspicuously in the public eye, gritted his teeth, largely conquered his crippling stammer and got on with it. He was not born to be king, but he made an admirable one, and was the figurehead of the nation at the time of its greatest trial, during the Second World War. This is a sparklingly brilliant and enjoyable book about him.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make all his wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish with unexpected consequences. Will Sylvester find his way back to his family Winner of the 1970 Caldecott Medal, this modern classic is full of warmth, humour and joy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Doctor de Soto, a dentist who also happens to be a mouse, is the best dentist in town. He treats animals of all shapes and sizes - that is, except for 'cats and other dangerous animals'. When a fox appears in his surgery with bad toothache, kind-hearted Doctor de Soto agrees to help. But is he foolish to trust a fox Could a small mouse outwit the foxiest of animals This modern classic is full of mischief, warmth and humour.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can Daddy Pig train Peppa, George and Suzy to be the next Joe Root, Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad It is a very sunny day. Perfect for a game of cricket! Daddy Pig teaches Peppa, George and Suzy Sheep how to play cricket in the garden, followed by the most important part of the game - taking a break for tea and cake!Everyone loves cricket, especially Daddy Pig!The perfect book for your little cricketers, teaching them the rules of the game as well as teamwork and sportsmanship.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ex-CIA master assassinCourt Gentry gets hit with a blast from the past in the fourth Gray Man novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney.Court Gentry has always prided himself on his ability to disappear at will, to fly below the radar and exist in the shadows to survive as the near-mythical Gray Man. But when he takes revenge upon a former employer who betrayed him, he exposes himself to something he s never had to face before: a killer who is just like him.Code-named Dead Eye, Russell Whitlock is a graduate of the same ultra-secret Autonomous Asset Program that trained and once controlled Gentry. But now, Whitlock is a free agent who has been directed to terminate his fellow student of death. He knows how his target thinks, how he moves, and how he kills. And he knows the best way to do the job is to make Gentry run for his life right up until the moment Dead Eye finally ends it.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about dinosaurs!Did you know that T-Rex's loved to eat TYPE OF FOOD With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about fossils, dinosaur roars, and all your favorite Jurassic creatures,Dinosaur Mad Libswill transport you back in time! Play alone, in a group, or in a prehistoric cave! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.Dinosaurs Mad Libsincludes:-Silly stories: 21 'fill-in-the-blank' stories all about dinosaurs!-Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills.-Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackThe formation of England happened against the odds - the division of the country into rival kingdoms, the assaults of the Vikings, the precarious position of the island on the edge of the known world. But King Alfred ensured the survival of Wessex, his son Eadweard expanded it, and his grandson Æthelstan finally united Mercia and Wessex, conquered Northumbria and became Rex totius Britanniae.Tom Holland recounts this extraordinarily exciting story with relish and drama. We meet the great figures of the age, including Alfred and his daughter Æthelflæd, 'Lady of the Mercians', who brought Æthelstan up at the Mercian court. At the end of the book we understand the often confusing history of the Anglo-Saxon kings better than ever before.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join Spot on the farm with this tractor-shaped board book for babies and toddlers, featuring brightly-coloured pictures and moving wheels!Rumble rumble beep!Spot is having a great day out on the farm, riding in the tractor and helping out with lots of jobs.But when Spot comes across a lost lamb, will he be able to save the day and find its mother This tractor-shaped board book with interactive wheels is the perfect way to entertain your little one!Look out for more fun-filled Spot books:Where's Spot Spot's TractorSpot's Fire EngineSpot's Magnet FunSpot Goes to the FarmSpot Goes to the ParkSpot Goes to SchoolSpot Says Goodnight.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Do you know what they're hiding in the house next door -------- 'Your next riveting, twisty read!' Shari Lapena 'Twist follows twist at a breath-taking pace' Daily Mail 'The new queen of the cliffhanger' John MarrsA woman and child are found locked in a basement room, barely alive. No one knows who they are - the woman can't speak, and there are no missing persons reports that match their profile. The elderly man who owns the house claims he has never seen them before. The inhabitants of the quiet Oxford street are in shock. How could this happen right under their noses But DI Adam Fawley knows that nothing is impossible. And that no one is as innocent as they seem . . .The second twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell. -------- Authors can't get enough of In the Dark 'Cancel everything. You're not going anywhere until you finish reading' Emily Koch, Keep Him Close 'Classy, agile, fresh, unpredictable and utterly compelling' Nicci French, The Unheard 'A real gripper of a read' Peter James, Picture You Dead 'One of the best crime thrillers I have ever read' Kathryn Croft, The Lying Wife 'Kept me up into the late hours. Clever and wonderfully complex!' Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets 'Cara Hunter is a brilliant plotter, but it's her masterfully drawn characters that really make her novels stand out' Rachel Abbott, Close Your Eyes 'A twisty, utterly compulsive read with an ending you won't see coming. I gobbled it up in one satisfying sitting' Emma Kavanagh, The Devil You KnowAnd readers are loving this series, too 'All hail the new queen of all things crime' Penny, Netgalley 'Mind-bending brilliance' Kath, Netgalley 'Packed full of twists' Gary, Netgalley 'Definitely for fans of Lisa Gardner, Karin Slaughter and the like' Fiona, Netgalley 'Captivating: full of mystery, tension, moral dilemma . . . outstanding' Peter, Netgalley 'This series just gets better and better' Tina, Netgalley.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After the thrilling events which concluded The Smoking Hourglass, Ivy, Seb and Valian think they've vanquished their enemies, and those of Lundinor, forever. It turns out their adventure was only just beginning . . . Ivy and Seb can't wait to join Valian for their first ever overseas uncommon adventure - they're meeting in Nubrook, the completely astonishing and totally-different-to-Ludinor trading market hidden underneath New York. But there's no time to enjoy looking round all the incredible sights - they're on a mission to find Valian's long-lost sister, Rosie.But it seems they're not the only ones looking for her. Once again the Dirge rear their terrifying heads, and it appears they're after not only Rosie, but another enormously powerful Great Uncommon Good object. But what do they want it for And can Ivy, Seb and Valian stop them from finding it.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources. BBC Earth: Little Survivors, a Level 5 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers and KET exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of adverbs and pronouns.Some of the most amazing animals are very small! They must stay away from dangerous predators, and find enough food to survive.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Molly wakes up in the middle of the night, she hears the sound of a step on the stairs. It could be a crocodile creeping up to catch her . . . Or a giant giraffe outside on the landing . . . Or an enormous elephant turning the doorknob and opening the door . . . Or even a night monster come to gobble her up . . . But when Molly surprises the tiptoeing beast, she gets an even bigger surprise of her own!This edition is a beautiful reissue of a children's modern classic. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Follow the funny adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad! Can the friends help Toad get his home back from the weasels '--Page 4 of cover.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A magical, mischievous adventure into an incredible new world, from Tom Fletcher, number-one-bestselling author of The Danger Gang and The Christmasaurus.Lucy wakes up one morning to discover something very strange indeed. All the grown-ups in her town have disappeared.All the other kids in Whiffington are so excited! No more grown-ups means no more school! No more bedtime! No more rules!But Lucy wants her mum back - and nothing is going to stop her.So - along with her friends Norman and Ella - Lucy sets off on an unbelievable adventure into a topsy-turvy, back-to-front and inside-out new world . . . The world underneath her bed. The world of . . . The Creakers!The number one bestseller, packed with amazing illustrations by Shane Devries.Praise for The Creakers:'Stonkingly good . . . A compelling adventure and a nuanced celebration of friendship and family love' The Guardian'10 out of 10 bum trumps!' Guff the Creaker.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Far, far away over the high, high mountains in an old castle wall, in a tiny, tiny hole there lives a little mouse called George. He's very small and rather timid and he can be a bit clumsy too. In fact, poor George is so hopeless that he can't even make lunch without burning his cheese on toast!But when a huge and terrifying dragon attacks the castle, George springs into action! Because as fans of George and the Dragon know only too well, George has a very special talent . . .This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George and the Dragon. This is a charming children's tale from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect bedtime book to calm your own sleepy unicorns! Full of magic, sparkle and rainbows (and one naughty unicorn), little readers will love this calming tale before bed.It's bedtime, but one lively little unicorn can't quite settle down and go to sleep! As her dad counts down the minutes to bed, what mischief can she get up to Finishing on a gentle end, it's the perfect bedtime tale. Also available:Ten Minutes to Bed: Little MonsterTen Minutes to Bed: Little MermaidTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's ChristmasTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn Toy and Book Set.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES.____________Why was North Africa such a key component in Britain's success over Mussolini and his Italian Army How did they blunt Italy's actions What challenges did they face And what new technologies were brought to bear When fascist dictator Mussolini declared war against Britain he was taking a huge risk . . . Italy lacked natural resources, and Britain and France's wealth.He hoped to create a new Roman Empire across the Mediterranean and into Africa. And with Hitler and the Nazi's by his side he had a great chance of doing so - but what was it that stopped him Discover the answers and more inside James Holland's The Desert War, the thrilling and accessible account that explains what happened, who the key figures were and the tactics, triumphs and failures on both sides . . . Burns, Keith (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackElizabeth II is the longest-serving monarch who ever sat on the English or British throne. Yet her personality and influence remain elusive. This book, by a senior politician who has spent significant periods of time in her company, and is also a distinguished historian, portrays her more credibly than any other yet published.Douglas Hurd was a politician, biographer and novelist who served in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major, as Minister for Europe (1979-83), Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1984-85), Home Secretary (1985-89) and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1989-95). His previous books include his Memoirs, Robert Peel: A Biography and, with Edward Young, Choose Your Weapons: The British Foreign Secretary - 200 Years of Argument, Success and Failure.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this thrilling finale, Lada realises that it is only by destroying everything that came before - including her relationships - that she can truly build the country she wants. A lonely Mehmed knows that if Lada continues in her defiance, only death will prosper, and with Radu's return to the capital, the two must now stand together against the woman they both love, in a war against the girl prince.Who will live Who will die And who will rule triumphant.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Beneath the glittering heights of the rich and powerful, lie secrets that can destroy them all. The perfect summer read, for fans of Cruel Intentions, Gossip Girl and One of Us is Lying. 'It is the perfect book to read at the beach. But be warned: you will get a sunburn, because you won't want to put it down.' - Cecily von Ziegesar, author of Gossip Girl---------- Charlie Calloway has a life most people would kill for. With her wealthy family's pedigree, a loyal set of friends, and a fast-track to whichever college she chooses, she's all-but untouchable at her exclusive East Coast boarding school. But Charlie isn't interested in what most people want. She's a Calloway. She's been taught to want more.So when she's invited to join her school's exclusive secret society- the A's - her determination to get in is matched only by her conviction that she belongs there. But behind their mysterious facade is a history of lies and cruel games which threatens to unravel everything Charlie thought she knew about herself. including the story behind her mother's disappearance ten years ago. ----------Praise for All These Beautiful Strangers: 'There's real menace in this elegantly written thriller and Klehfoth is one to watch' - Daily Mail 'This is a must for anyone who loves a pacy, page-turning thriller' - S Magazine (Sunday Express) 'S.T.A.G.S meets The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks in this high society thriller' - Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe 'Juicy, clever and beguiling. An exceptional debut novel, deftly crafted and written with style. It is the perfect book to read at the beach. But be warned: you will get a sunburn, because you won't want to put it down.' - Cecily von Ziegesar, author of Gossip Girl 'A gripping thriller where secrets of the past and present stir in the shadows. I was drawn in from the start and couldn't wait to discover the truth. A real page-turner!' - Kate Ormand, author of The Wanderers'What you would get if you combined The Secret History with Cruel Intentions with Luckiest Girl Alive.this is going to be big' - Entertainment Weekly'A proper beachy thriller' - Elle Magazine. N/a (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE STORY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - FROM ALAN TURING TO THE AGE OF ALEXABy Michael Wooldridge - Presenter of the 2023 Royal Institution Christmas Lecture'I propose to consider the question, 'Can machines think ' Alan Turing (1950)Part of the ALL-NEW Ladybird Expert series.This book is for everyone living in the age of Artificial Intelligence. And this is an accessible and authoritative introduction to one of the most important conversations of our time . . . Written by computer scientist Michael Wooldridge, Artificial Intelligence chronicles the development of intelligent machines, from Turing's dream of machines that think, to today's digital assistants like Siri and Alexa. AI is not something that awaits us in the future. Inside you'll learn how we have come to rely on embedded AI software and what a world of ubiquitous AI might look like.What's inside - The British mathematician Alan Turing- Can machines 'understand' - Logical and Behavioural AI- The reality of AI today- AI tomorrow- And much more . . . For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Quite simply a masterpiece . I am completely bowled over by it; by the power of its writing, by the vividness of its scene painting and by the stories it tells' A. N. Wilson'Where there is great love there are always miracles'Two French priests have been sent to New Mexico to reawaken the faith. There, they must contend with unforgiving landscapes, danger, rebellion and loneliness. But through their many years together they are sustained by faith, friendship and the awe-inspiring majesty that surrounds them. A work of great simplicity and sublime beauty, Willa Cather's acclaimed novel asks, what is a life well lived Death Comes for the Archbishop is a masterpiece by the author of O Pioneers! and the great novelist of American frontier life.'Its whole effect works slowly and mysteriously . a major, and rare, artistic achievement' A. S. Byatt.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stuffed animals though they may be, Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and the rest have a reputation for dropping simple and timeless nuggets of wisdom and inspiration. Spanning decades' worth of unforgettable moments from Pooh and friends, this collection of the most memorable Winnie the Pooh quotes is the perfect gift for fans of Pooh.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'New York City is very peaceful and quiet, and the pale grey mists are slowly rising, to show me the world'Pip switches identities, sexes and centuries in this punk, fairytale reimagining of Charles Dickens's original Great Expectations. Both familiar and unfamiliar, our orphaned narrator is transplanted to New York City in the 1980s; becoming, by turns, a sailor, a pirate, a rebel and an outlaw, through adventures incorporating desire, creativity, porn, sadism and art. This ribald explosion of literature, sex and violence shows the literary anarchist Kathy Acker at her most brilliant and brave. 'Acker's most accomplished experimental work' The Village Voice'A postmodern Colette with echoes of Cleland's Fanny Hill' William S. Burroughs.…