penguin publishing group apr 2012 (22 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Alliance woke Captain John 'Black Jack' Geary from cryogenic sleep to take command of the fleet in the century-long conflict against the Syndicate Worlds. Now, Admiral Geary's victory has earned him the adoration of the people-and the enmity of politicians convinced that a living hero can be a very inconvenient thing? The war may be over, but Geary and his newly christened First Fleet have been ordered back into action to investigate the aliens occupying the far side of Syndic space and determine how much of a threat they represent to the Alliance. And while the Syndic Worlds are no longer united, individually they may be more dangerous than ever before. Geary knows that members of the military high command and the government question his loyalty to the Alliance and fear him staging a coup-so he can't help but wonder if the fleet is being deliberately sent on a suicide mission?

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In his acclaimed and beloved Redwall series, New York Times bestselling author Brian Jaques 'shows no signs of letting up or slowing down the action.' (VOYA) Visit the gentle critters of Mossflower Wood with The Rogue Crew.In which the brave hares of the Long Patrol team up with the fearless sea otters of the Rogue Crew to defend Redwall Abbey from the terror of both land and sea-the pirate Razzid Wearat?

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With his 'ability to disgust (and delight) even the most seasoned horror enthusiast' (Publishers Weekly), Bentley Little conjures up your greatest fears as he dares you to spend a night with the haunted.Julian and Claire Perry and their two children, Megan and James, have made the move to a bigger, nicer home in their city's historic district. But something isn't right.The neighbors seem reluctant to visit. Claire can't shake the feeling that someone is watching her. Megan receives increasingly menacing and obscene texts. And James is having terrible dreams. No wonder, considering what he's seen in the corner of the basement, staring at him and shuffling closer ever so slowly. Pity no one warned the family about the house. Now it's too late. Because the darkness at the bottom of the stairs is rising.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Nora Roberts delves into the world of elite firefighters who thrive on danger and adrenaline men and women who wouldn t know how to live life if it wasn t on the edge. Little else in life is as dangerous as fire jumping. But there s also little else as thrilling at least to Rowan Tripp. Being a Missoula smoke jumper is in Rowan s blood: her father is a legend in the field. At this point, returning to the wilds of Montana for the season feels like coming home even with reminders of the partner she lost last season still lingering in the air. One of the best of this year s rookie crop, Gulliver Curry is a walking contradiction, a hotshot firefighter with a big vocabulary and a winter job at a kids arcade. And though Rowan, as a rule, doesn t hook up with other smoke jumpers, Gull is convinced he can change her mind.But everything is thrown off balance when a dark presence lashes out against Rowan, looking to blame someone for last year s tragedy. Rowan knows she can t complicate things with Gull any distractions in the air or on the ground could be lethal. But if she doesn t find someone she can lean on when the heat gets intense, her life may go down in flames.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ben-Hur is the remarkable saga of a man framed for attempting to murder a Roman official, and condemned to death as a galley slave. Epic in scope, it recreates Imperial Rome from a thrilling sea battle, to the famous chariot race, to the agony of Crucifixion.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Sumpter, Rachell (illustrator). Neuware - One of the most celebrated works of classic literature for children, The Wind in the Willows follows Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger from one adventure to the next - in gipsy caravans, stolen sports cars, to prison and back to the Wild Wood. A story of animal cunning and human camaraderie, this remains a timeless tale nearly 100 years after its publication. Bringing together traditional handicraft with cutting-edge book design, the Penguin Threads series has already created a huge buzz among the art and book-collecting communities. This latest set features cover art by painter and illustrator Rachell Sumpter, who brings a unique, whimsical sensibility to the Threads. With vivid colours and ambitiously intricate details, these additions to our innovative series commissioned by award-winning creative director Paul Buckley are rich works of art to be cherished and shared.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The indispensable classic on marketing by the bestselling author of Tribes and Purple Cow. Legendary business writer Seth Godin has three essential questions for every marketer: What s your story Will the people who need to hear this story believe it Is it true All marketers tell stories. And if they do it right, we believe them. We believe that wine tastes better in a $20 glass than a $1 glass. We believe that an $80,000 Porsche is vastly superior to a $36,000 Volkswagen that s virtually the same car. We believe that $225 sneakers make our feet feel better and look cooler than a $25 brand. And believing it makes it true. As Seth Godin has taught hundreds of thousands of marketers and students around the world, great marketers don t talk about features or even benefits. Instead, they tell a story a story we want to believe, whether it s factual or not. In a world where most people have an infinite number of choices and no time to make them, every organization is a marketer, and all marketing is about telling stories. Marketers succeed when they tell us a story that fits our worldview, a story that we intuitively embrace and then share with our friends. Think of the Dyson vacuum cleaner, or Fiji water, or the iPod. But beware: If your stories are inauthentic, you cross the line from fib to fraud. Marketers fail when they are selfish and scurrilous, when they abuse the tools of their trade and make the world worse. That s a lesson learned the hard way by telemarketers, cigarette companies, and sleazy politicians. But for the rest of us, it s time to embrace the power of the story. As Godin writes, Stories make it easier to understand the world. Stories are the only way we know to spread an idea. Marketers didn t invent storytelling. They just perfected it.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third novel from the acclaimed author of Eight Hundred Grapes and the forthcoming Hello Sunshine'A fresh, funny take on the search for a soulmate.' -PeopleLaura Dave has already won adoring fans everywhere from Hollywood to the heartland, and she continues to win over readers with her addictive stories and astute insights about modern love. Los Angeles-based travel writer Annie Adams thinks she has it all. Nick, her longtime film director boyfriend, has finally hit the big time, her column is syndicated, and they've got a great dog. Then Nick moves out. Three months later, Annie is married to Griffin, a down-to-earth chef with a restaurant in the Berkshires. When Nick asks for a second chance, Annie is torn between her husband and the man she might have been meant to marry.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A funny, erudite, and provocative exploration of puns, the people who make them, and this derided wordplay's remarkable impact on human history. In The Pun Also Rises, John Pollack-a former World Pun Champion and presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton-explains why puns matter: They revolutionized language and played a pivotal role in making the modern world possible. Skillfully weaving together stories and evidence from history, brain science, pop culture, literature, anthropology, and humor, The Pun Also Rises is an authoritative yet playful exploration of puns.With an engaging narrative, this book answers fundamental questions: Just what are puns Why do people make them How did punning impact the development of human language, and how did that drive creativity and progress And why, after centuries of decline, does the pun still matter At once entertaining and educational, this engaging book builds a compelling case for the powerful and enduring role of puns in human discourse and innovation, and why they'll always be more than just some antics.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Walt Longmire faces an icy hell in this New York Times bestseller from the author of Land of Wolves.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Anguished, beautifully written. The Long Goodbye is an elegiac depiction of drama as old as life.' -- The New York Times Book ReviewFrom the author of The Invisible Kingdom, one of America's foremost young literary voices, a transcendent portrait of the unbearable anguish of grief and the enduring power of familial love. What does it mean to mourn today, in a culture that has largely set aside rituals that acknowledge grief After her mother died of cancer at the age of fifty-five, Meghan O'Rourke found that nothing had prepared her for the intensity of her sorrow. In the first anguished days, she began to create a record of her interior life as a mourner, trying to capture the paradox of grief-its monumental agony and microscopic intimacies-an endeavor that ultimately bloomed into a profound look at how caring for her mother during her illness changed and strengthened their bond.O'Rourke's story is one of a life gone off the rails, of how watching her mother's illness-and separating from her husband-left her fundamentally altered. But it is also one of resilience, as she observes her family persevere even in the face of immeasurable loss.With lyricism and unswerving candor, The Long Goodbye conveys the fleeting moments of joy that make up a life, and the way memory can lead us out of the jagged darkness of loss. Effortlessly blending research and reflection, the personal and the universal, it is not only an exceptional memoir, but a necessary one.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A tale of love, power and intrigue from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Briar Club. Powerful, prosperous, and expanding ever farther into the untamed world, the Roman Empire has reached its peak under the rule of the beloved Emperor Trajan. But neither he nor his reign can last forever. Brash and headstrong, Vix is a celebrated ex-gladiator returned to Rome to make his fortune. The sinuous, elusive Sabina is a senator's daughter who craves adventure. Sometimes lovers, sometimes enemies, Vix and Sabina are united by their devotion to Trajan. But others are already maneuvering in the shadows. Trajan's ambitious Empress has her own plans for Sabina. And the aristocratic politician Hadrian who is both the Empress's ruthless protégé and Vix's mortal enemy has ambitions he confesses to no one, ambitions rooted in a secret prophecy.When Trajan falls, they all will be caught in a deadly whirlwind that may seal their fates, and that of the entire Roman Empire.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TRAVEL MEMOIRWhat happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to re-create the original expedition to Machu Picchu In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and discovered Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archeological site, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer s perilous path in search of the truth except he d written about adventure far more than he d actually lived it. In fact, he d never even slept in a tent.Turn Right at Machu Picchu is Adams fascinating and funny account of his journey through some of the world s most majestic, historic, and remote landscapes guided only by a hard-as-nails Australian survivalist and one nagging question: Just what was Machu Picchu.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After a knock on the head, 29-year-old Alice Love discovers she's actually 39--and she isn't sure she likes who she's become. It turns out, though, that forgetting might be the most memorable thing that has ever happened to Alice. 432 pp. 30,000 print.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hilarious and heartbreaking by turns, 'Grow Up' is the ultimate twenty-first-century coming of age novel. Funny and twisted, it is the story of one young man transformed and paints an unashamed portrait of the pills and thrills and bellyaches of growing up today.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Welcome, intrepid temporal explorers, to the world's first and only field manual/survival guide to time travel!DON'T LEAVE THIS TIME PERIOD WITHOUT IT! Humans from H. G. Wells to Albert Einstein to Bill & Ted have been fascinated by time travel-some say drawn to it like moths to a flame. But in order to travel safely and effectively, newbie travelers need to know the dos and don'ts. Think of this handy little book as the only thing standing between you and an unimaginably horrible death-or being trapped forever in another time or alternate reality. You get: Essential time travel knowledge: Choosing the right time machine, from DeLoreans to hot tubs to phone booths-and beyond What to say-and what NOT to say-to your doppelganger Understanding black holes and Stephen Hawking's term 'spaghettification' (no, it's not a method of food preperation; yes, it is a horrifically painful way to meet your end) The connection between Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, traversing wormholes and the 88 mph speed requirement The possible consequences of creating a time paradox-including, but not limited to, the implosion of the universe Survival tips for nearly any sticky time travel situation: How to befriend a dinosaur and subsequently fight other dinosaurs with that dinosaur Instructions to build your very own Rube Goldberg Time Machine Crusading-for fun and profit Tips on battling cowboys, pirates, ninjas, samurai, Nazis, Vikings, robots and space marines How to operate a microwave oven Enjoying the servitude of robots and tips for living underground when they inevitably rise up against us.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One of the most searing debuts to come along in years, '22 Britannia Road' takes readers from war-torn Poland to England and chronicles how damaged people try to become, once again, a true family.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A revised edition of the classic bestselling how to draw book. A life-changing book, this fully revised and updated edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is destined to inspire generations of readers and artists to come. Translated into more than seventeen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used instructional drawing book. Whether you are drawing as a professional artist, as an artist in training, or as a hobby, this book will give you greater confidence in your ability and deepen your artistic perception, as well as foster a new appreciation of the world around you. This revised/updated fourth edition includes: a new introduction; crucial updates based on recent research on the brain's plasticity and the enormous value of learning new skills/ utilizing the right hemisphere of the brain; new focus on how the ability to draw on the strengths of the right hemisphere can serve as an antidote to the increasing left-brain emphasis in American life-the worship of all that is linear, analytic, digital, etc.; an informative section that addresses recent research linking early childhood 'scribbling' to later language development and the importance of parental encouragement of this activity; and new reproductions of master drawings throughout.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Charles LaSalle and his City Gym Boys first gained notoriety with their ripped bodies and popular beefcake calendars. But since LaSalle founded the group in 1997, they have made it their mission to mentor urban youth on the lifelong benefits of fitness and exercise. With practical advice on everything from diet to turning household objects into workout tools, Get a Bangin' Body explains why pumping iron is passé, and shares a body-weight-only program that anyone-whatever their age, income, or fitness level-can undertake. This unique exercise book encourages communities across the country to take charge of their health by implementing a workout program of push-ups, pull-ups, lunges, squats, and planks that will build a naturally lean, toned, and healthy physique. Get a Bangin' Body will show readers how to inexpensively, conveniently, and effectively build the body of their dreams.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Kusama, Yayoi (illustrator). Neuware -Yayoi Kusama was born in Matsumoto City, Japan in 1929. Her work is in the collections of leading museums throughout the world including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; LACMA, Los Angeles; Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; Tate Modern, London; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Centre Pompidou, Paris; and the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. Major exhibitions of her work have appeared in many of the world's most celebrated museums. Kusama lives and works in Tokyo, Japan.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 192 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Kusama, Yayoi (illustrator). Neuware - Since childhood, Kusama has been afflicted with a condition that makes her see spots, which means she sees the world in a surreal, almost hallucinogenic way that sits very well with the Wonderland of Alice. She is fascinated by childhood and the way adults have the ability, at their most creative, to see things the way children do, a central concern of the Alice books.The classic book is colour illustrated with a clothbound jacket, and produced to very high specification. Kusama's images are interspersed throughout the text.Produced in collaboration with the Kusama Studio, Tokyo and Gagosian Gallery.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - P> The ideal gift for any artist on your list-or a keepsake item of your own!