penguin publishing group jun 2011 (19 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A classic collection of critical essays, poems, and letters from one of the greatest minds of nineteenth-century America.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fall has come to Fort Connor, Colorado, and the cool air has inspired the knitters at the House of Lambspun to start on their hats and mittens. But Kelly Flynn takes a hands-on approach when a distraught young woman she tired to help is found dead on the river trail near her house. Worried that the culprit may be closer than anyone thinks, Kelly must work fast to unravel a murder mystery.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Four of the bestselling names in romance and fantasy come together in this collection of thrilling novellas featuring powerful women who know how to handle a hex or two.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy is assigned to investigate the murder of an influential man in the deaf community-presumably because his own son is hearing impaired-midwife Sarah Brandt lends a hand, only to find herself searching for a killer in an unfamiliar world where those who can hear refuse to listen to those who cannot.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Includes excerpt from: The Afghan (p. (407)-413).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A concise and engrossing account of the Lakota and the battle to regain their homeland. The Lakota Indians made their home in the majestic Black Hills mountain range during the last millennium, drawing on the hills' endless bounty for physical and spiritual sustenance. Yet the arrival of white settlers brought the Lakotas into inexorable conflict with the changing world, at a time when their tribe would produce some of the most famous Native Americans in history, including Red Cloud, Sitting Bull, and Crazy Horse. Jeffrey Ostler's powerful history of the Lakotas' struggle captures the heart of a people whose deep relationship with their homeland would compel them to fight for it against overwhelming odds, on battlefields as varied as the Little Bighorn and the chambers of U.S. Supreme Court.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 256 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first installment in the beloved, sumptuous mystery series set in Provence, featuring chief magistrate Antoine Verlaque and his old flame Marine Bonnet, who must team up to solve a pair of murdersProvençal Mystery Series #1Watch the series! Murder in Provence is now on Britbox.When local noblemanÉtienne de Bremont falls to his death from the familychâteau, it sets the historic town of Aix-en-Provence abuzz with rumors. Antoine Verlaque, the charming chief magistrate of Aix, suspects foul play, and when he discovers that Bremont had been a close friend of Marine Bonnet, his on-again off-again girlfriend, Verlaque must turn to her for help.The once idyllic town suddenly seems filled with people who scould have benefited from Bremont's death including his playboy brother François, who's heavily in debt and mixed up with some unsavory characters. But just as Verlaque and Bonnet are narrowing down their list of suspects, another death occurs. And this time, there can be no doubt it's murder.A lively mystery steeped in the enticing atmosphere of the south of France and seasoned with romance as rich as the French cuisine that inspires it, this first installment in the acclaimedVerlaque & Bonnet Provençal Mystery series is as addictive and captivating as Provence itself. Longworth s voice is like a rich vintage of sparkling Dorothy Sayers and grounded Donna Leon. . Bon appétit! Booklist.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Original publication and copyright date: 1979.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 416 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Jane Austen's beloved and subtly subversive final novel of romantic tension and second chances. Soon to be a motion picture from Netflix starring Dakota Johnson and Henry Golding.Persuasion tells the story of Anne Elliot, a woman who at twenty-seven is no longer young and has few romantic prospects. Eight years ago, she was persuaded by her friend Lady Russell to break off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome naval captain with neither fortune nor rank. When Anne and Frederick meet again, he has acquired both, but still feels the sting of her rejection. A brilliant satire of vanity and pretension, Austen s last completed novel is also a deeply felt and relatable love story tinged with the heartache of missed opportunities.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Don Keougha former top executive at Coca-Cola and now chairman of the elite investment banking firm Allen & Companyhas witnessed plenty of failures in his sixty-year career (including New Coke). He has also been friends with some of the most successful people in business history, including Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Jack Welch, Rupert Murdoch, and Peter Drucker.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Actress and New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar tackles the most feared of all math classes-algreba-in this helpful algebra workbook that's perfect for high school math students. Algebra: The word alone has been known to strike fear in the hearts of even the best students, but help is here! With her two earlier books, Math Doesn't Suck and Kiss My Math, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shattered the 'math nerd' stereotype and empowered girls to conquer middle-school math and pre-algebra. Sizzling with McKellar's trademark sass and style, Hot X: Algebra Exposed shows high schoolers how to master algebra topics like square roots, polynomials, quadratic equations, word problems, and more. In addition to fun extras like personality quizzes, reader polls, and boy-crazy confessionals, Hot X includes: Time-saving tips and tricks Sample problems with detailed solutions Relatable real-world examples.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the New York Times bestselling author of A Legacy of Spies.The man he knew as 'Control' is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the Circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement especially when a pretty, would-be defector surfaces with a shocking accusation: a Soviet mole has penetrated the highest level of British Intelligence. Relying only on his wits and a small, loyal cadre, Smiley recognizes the hand of Karla his Moscow Centre nemesis and sets a trap to catch the traitor.The Oscar-nominated feature film adaptation ofTinker Tailor Soldier Spyis directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In) and features Gary Oldman as Smiley, Academy Award winner Colin Firth (The King's Speech), and Tom Hardy (Inception).With an introduction by the author.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the second part of John le Carré's Karla Trilogy, the battle of wits between spymaster George Smiley and his Russian adversary takes on an even more dangerous dimension. As the fall of Saigon looms, master spy George Smiley must outmaneuver his Soviet counterpart on a battlefield that neither can afford to lose. The mole has been eliminated, but the damage wrought has brought the British Secret Service to its knees. Given the charge of the gravely compromised Circus, George Smiley embarks on a campaign to uncover what Moscow Centre most wants to hide. When the trail goes cold at a Hong Kong gold seam, Smiley dispatches Gerald Westerby to shake the money tree. A part-time operative with cover as a philandering journalist, Westerby insinuates himself into a war-torn world where allegiances and lives are bought and sold.Brilliantly plotted and morally complex, The Honourable Schoolboy is the second installment of Johnle Carré's renowned Karla triology and a riveting portrayal of postcolonial espionage. With an introduction by the author.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From theNew York Timesbestsellingauthor ofTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy;Our Kind of Traitor; nowa miniseries on AMC starring Alexander Skarsgard, Michael Shannon, and Florence Pugh.'You want to catch the lion, first you tether the goat.'On holiday in Mykonos, Charlie wants only sunny days and a brief escape from England s bourgeois dreariness. Then a handsome stranger lures the aspiring actress away from her pals but his intentions are far from romantic. Joseph is an Israeli intelligence officer, and Charlie has been wooed to flush out the leader of a Palestinian terrorist group responsible for a string of deadly bombings. Still uncertain of her own allegiances, she debuts in the role of a lifetime as a double agent in the theatre of the real. Haunting and deeply atmospheric, John le Carré sThe Little Drummer Girlis a virtuoso performance and a powerful examination of morality and justice.With an introduction by the author.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The 'expertly rendered, gripping new novel' (Janet Maslin, 'The New York Times')-from the bestselling author of 'In the Woods' and 'The Likeness.' Tana French's 'In the Woods' and 'The Likeness' captivated readers by introducing them to her unique, character-driven style. Her singular skill at creating richly drawn, complex worlds makes her novels not mere whodunits but brilliant and satisfying novels about memory, identity, loss, and what defines us as humans. With 'Faithful Place,' the highly praised third novel about the Dublin Murder squad, French takes readers into the mind of Frank Mackey, the hotheaded mastermind of 'The Likeness,' as he wrestles with his own past and the family, the lover, and the neighborhood he thought he'd left behind for good.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A lively, revealing look at waves of all kinds from the bestselling author of 'The Cloudspotter's Guide'Get ready for a global journey like no other-a passionate enthusiast's exploration of waves that begins with a quiet afternoon at the shore and ends with the world-class Hawaiian surf, making side trips to reveal the ups and downs of brain waves, radio waves, infrared waves, microwaves, shock waves, light waves, and much more.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How much do you really know about Google's founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin The Google Guys skips past the general Google story and focuses on what really drives the company's founders. Richard L. Brandt shows the company as the brainchild of two brilliant individuals and looks at Google's business decisions in light of its founders' ambition and beliefs. Larry is the main strategist, with business acumen and practical drive, while Sergey is the primary technologist and idealist, with brilliant ideas and strong moral positions. But they work closely together, almost like complementary halves of a single brain. Through interviews with current and former employees, competitors, partners, and senior Google management, plus conversations with the founders themselves, Brandt demystifies the company while clarifying a number of misconceptions.