Penguin publishing group jun 2010 (7 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Helen Keller's triumph over her blindness and deafness has become one of the most inspiring stories of our time. Here, in a book first published when she was young woman, is Helen Keller's own story--complex, poignant, and filled with love. With unforgettable immediacy, Helen's own words reveal the heart of an exceptional woman, her struggles and joys, including that memorable moment when she finally understands that Anne's finger-spelled letters w-a-t-e-r mean the fluid rushing over her hand. Helen Keller was always a compassionate and witty advocate for the handicapped, and her sincere and eloquent memoir is deeply moving for the sighted and the blind, the deaf and the hearing. 'Her spirit will endure,' said Senator Lister Hill at her funeral, 'as long as man can read and stories can be told of the woman who showed the world there are no boundaries to courage and faith.' Through movies and plays, most notably The Miracle Worker, which portrayed her relationship with her teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller's life has become an emblem of hope for people everywhere. With an Introduction by Jim Knipfel and an Afterword by Marlee Matlin This Signet Classic edition includes a facsimile of the Braille alphabet, a sign-language alphabet, and a full selection of Helen Keller's letters.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A personal, first-hand account of life as a Revolutionary War soldierIn this honest and detailed memoir, Joseph Plumb Martin narrates his adventures in the army of a newborn country. He recounts the battles, hunger, and hardship in vivid detail, as well as the surprising moments of humor and levity among his fellow soldiers in the Continental Army. This unique account of the American Revolution is perfect for history buffs looking for an often overlooked perspective on the Revolutionary period.With a new afterword by William Chad Stanley.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - San Francisco vintage clothing store owner Lily Ivory must put her more magical abilities to good use in this mystery in the New York Times bestselling Witchcraft series.When some students get spooked at the San Francisco School of Fine Arts, Lily Ivory is called in to search for possible paranormal activity. In exchange for her help, she's been promised a trunk full of Victorian era clothes recently discovered in a school storage closet. What she finds at the foot of the stairs leading to the bell tower is a bodya wealthy patron of the school who has been murdered.She uses her sleuthing skills in between running the store and seeing her new boyfriend, Max, a "mythbuster" uncomfortable with her witchcraft. Soon Lilysenses something from theschool's vintage clothes. But it's not the smell of mothballsit's the unmistakable aura of evil intent.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State (1884), was a provocative and profoundly influential critique of the Victorian nuclear family. Engels argued that the traditional monogamous household was in fact a recent construct, closely bound up with capitalist societies. Under this patriarchal system, women were servants and, effectively, prostitutes. Only Communism would herald the dawn of communal living and a new sexual freedom and, in turn, the role of the state would become superfluous.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A master class in the art of writing by one of its most distinguished and innovative practitioners Delve into the labyrinth of Jorge Luis Borges's thoughts on the theory and practice of literature, and learn from one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century not only what a writer does but also what a writer is. For the first time ever, here is a volume that brings together Borges's wide-ranging reflections on writers, on the canon, on the craft of fiction and poetry, and on translationan ars poetica of one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. Featuring many pieces appearing in English for the first timeincluding his groundbreaking early essay on magical realism, "Stories from Turkestan"On Writing provides a map of both the changes and continuities in Borges's aesthetic over the course of his life. It is an indispensable handbook for anyone hoping to master their own style or to witness Borges's evolution as a writer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The last lecture on leadership by the NFL's greatest coach will inspire, inform, and enlighten leaders in all professions.Bill Walsh was a towering figure in the history of the NFL. His advanced leadership transformed the San Francisco 49ers from the worst franchise in sports to a legendary dynasty. In the process, he changed the way football is played.Walsh taught that the requirements of successful leadership are the same whether you run an NFL franchise, a fortune 500 company, or a hardware store with 12 employees. Prior to his death, Walsh granted a series of exclusive interviews to bestselling author Steve Jamison. These final words of 'wisdom by Walsh' became his ultimate lecture on leadership. Additional insights and perspectives are provided by Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and others.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -San Francisco vintage clothing store owner Lily Ivory must put her more magical abilities to good use in this mystery in the New York Times bestselling Witchcraft series.When some students get spooked at the San Francisco School of Fine Arts, Lily Ivory is called in to search for possible paranormal activity. In exchange for her help, she's been promised a trunk full of Victorian era clothes recently discovered in a school storage closet. What she finds at the foot of the stairs leading to the bell tower is a bodya wealthy patron of the school who has been murdered.She uses her sleuthing skills in between running the store and seeing her new boyfriend, Max, a "mythbuster" uncomfortable with her witchcraft. Soon Lilysenses something from theschool's vintage clothes. But it's not the smell of mothballsit's the unmistakable aura of evil intent. 336 pp. Englisch.…