penguin random house llc aug 2010 (20 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The popular tie-in novels to the USA Network series Psych When the Santa Barbara art museum unveils its newest acquisition, the long-lost masterpiece by Dante Gabriel Rossetti isn't the only surprise behind the red curtain-so is the museum's curator. Dead. The case has everything Shawn likes: it's bizarre, it's baffling, and there's a snack bar at the crime scene. But the investigation gets a lot less fun as he and Gus begin to realize that the clues are leading them towards a centuries-old cabal desperate to hide a terrible secret-and more than willing to kill the two detectives who are trying to reveal it.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fraternal twins Tori and Dani Prescott grew in the same womb, share the same blood type and the same birth date among other similarities, but the most prevalent likeness is the disdain they share toward one another. Their fraternal friction began in the womb and followed them throughout childhood, adolescence, and ultimately spilled into adulthood. Despite the pleas of their parents to put an end to their senseless feuding, these twins, at twenty-eight years old, refuse to cease fire. Tori Prescott's joyful and lively personality shines through her flawless, brassy brown skin. Working as a teacher's assistant, she is a kind, loving, spiritually grounded woman, but her faith is frequently tested when she finds herself the recipient of her twin sister's revenge tactics. Dani Prescott is the beautiful, dark chocolate sister who is intelligent, college-educated, and has the best of everything, including a successful career as an assistant principal. Dani's biggest issue is not being able to let go of the past. She detests her sister, Tori, and will stop at nothing to hurt her. As these twin sisters engage in one battle after another, they are oblivious to the annihilation they are causing within their family; until they get a grim wake-up call when tragedy strikes the Prescott clan. Will this heartbreak finally bring the feuding twins together, or will it cause further destruction.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Desire is about to reach its peak. Suzanne Jefferson is broke, which is why she's given up charity work for wedding planning. Fortunately, she has a high-profile client-and best of all, he's paid in advance. There are just two teensy problems: the bride is a bona fide bridezilla, and Suzanne's stock racer ex- husband is the best man. At least she though he was her ex-husband.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Will Carson is the best scout at Fort Dodge. Then he saves the life of Sarah Lawton, a lovely widow with her young daughter, both helpless under Indian fire. And by doing so, he' made mortal enemies with the Cheyenne-who are now out for his blood.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Jovanna, a successful mortgage broker, and her girlfriend, criminal defense lawyer Melanie, have established a warm, tender, and secure relationship during the four years they've been together. When business and friendship intertwine, however, the promise of their certain future is shaken. An online fixation rattles their solid companionship as Jovanna finds herself sucked into the tangled web of the virtual world, and must decipher what is real and what is imagination.Based out of Chicago, Cyber Case thrills readers with a tale of suspense and intrigue. It details the extremes a woman will go to, to obtain the object of her affection. How far will Jovanna go to uncover the truth.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The author of Secrets and Lies (November 2009 release) perfects her edgy brand of Christian fiction by bringing back the juiciest character from her debut novel. Samaria Jacobs is the deceitful, yet captivating diva who resorts to desperate measures in a fight to win her married lover. Will she get the man, or destroy herself and everyone else in the process Samaria Jacobs joins New Mercies Christian Church in order to get close to Angelina Preston, her lover's wife. She's got her heart set on successful surgeon Gregory Preston. He has just the bankroll she needs to keep her in the lifestyle that her credit card debt has helped her grow accustomed to. If she gets to know Angelina, she can become like her in more than looks, and really work her way into Greg's heart. Just when Samaria thinks she's got it all figured out, she finds herself drawn to Angelina's kindness. Will she be able to carry out her plan after she finds herself yearning for the one thing she's never had . . . the friendship of a woman Angelina Preston's life is filled with a successful career and busy ministry work, but something's just not right with her marriage. Late nights and early meetings, coupled with lipstick-stained shirts have her suspicious that her husband is doing a little more operating than she'd like. But does she have the strength to confront the only man she's ever loved and risk losing him to the other woman.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mystery bookstore owner Tricia Miles has been spending more time solving whodunits than reading them. Now a nearby gas explosion has injured Tricia's sister's boyfriend, Bob Kelly, the head of the Chamber of Commerce, and killed the owner of the town's history bookstore. Tricia's never been a fan of Bob, but when she reads that he's being tight-lipped about the 'accident', it's time to take action.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Featuring an Introduction by the author of 'The Mitfords: Letters Between Six Sisters,' Mitford's most controversial novel, unavailable for decades, is a hilarious send-up of the misguided political enthusiasms of her notorious sisters, Unity and Diana. Never before available in the United States, 'Wigs on the Green' can now be enjoyed by fans of Mitford's comic novels.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Born on Emancipation Day, 1863, to a sharecropping family of African and Indian blood, Elijah Yancy never lived as a slave, but his self-image as a free person is at war with his surroundings: Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the Reconstructed South.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEThe first full account of how the Cold War arms race finally came to a close, this riveting narrative history sheds new light on the people who struggled to end this era of massive overkill, and examines the legacy of the nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons that remain a threat today. Drawing on memoirs, interviews in both Russia and the US, and classified documents from deep inside the Kremlin, David E. Hoffman examines the inner motives and secret decisions of each side and details the deadly stockpiles that remained unsecured as the Soviet Union collapsed. This is the fascinating story of how Reagan, Gorbachev, and a previously unheralded collection of scientists, soldiers, diplomats, and spies changed the course of history.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 608 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fanny Wincham has lived contentedly as housewife to absent-minded Oxford don, Alfred. But then her life changes overnight when Alfred is appointed English Ambassador to Paris. When Fanny's tenderhearted secretary begins filling the embassy with rescued animals and her teenage son shows up with a rock star in tow, things get entirely out of hand.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Faith, family, and friendship have always been top priority to five lifelong friends, but each one is about to be put to the test during one turbulent year.Lawson Kerry is a struggling single mother who has finally gotten her life together. Now, a fierce custody battle with her ex threatens to the tear apart everything she's built. Reginell Kerry is a starry-eyed singer determined to make it to the top of the charts, but will she change her tune when a chance at fame means shedding her clothes and her self-respect Sullivan Webb is the pampered wife of a charismatic pastor with political aspirations, but she just might destroy her husband's campaign and their marriage if she can't control her wandering eye. Angel King has dedicated her life to nursing following the destruction of her marriage. Can she maintain her professionalism when she discovers that her newest patient is the woman who stole her husband Kina Battle has had enough of her husband's verbal and physical abuse. When she's pushed to the edge, the situation heads in a deadly direction, and there might be no turning back.Nothing is sacred, all bets are off, and the lives of these ladies will never be the same. Will they have the strength to hold on to their friendships and put their trust in God.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Grace Allingham, a naive young Englishwoman, goes to live in France with her dashing husband she finds herself overwhelmed by her husband's French notion of marriage--which includes a permanent mistress--that sends her back to London with their son, Sigismond, in tow. While others urge the couple to reconcile, little Sigi applies all his juvenile cunning to keep his parents apart.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Angel Tungaraza--mother, cake baker, keeper of secrets--is a woman living on the edge of chaos, finding ways to transform lives, weave magic, and create hope amid the madness swirling all around her in Kigali.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Love alone isn't enough to overcome some obstacles. Lena Kauffman is a young Old Order Amish schoolteacher who has dealt all her life with attention raised by a noticeable birthmark on her cheek. Having learned to move past the stares and whispers, Lena channels her zest for living into her love of teaching. But tensions mount as she is challenged to work with a rebellious young man and deal with several crises at the schoolhouse that threaten her other students. Her lack of submission and use of ideas that don't line up with the Old Ways strengthen the school board's case as they begin to believe that Lena is behind all the trouble.One member of the school board, Grey Graber, feels trapped by his own stifling circumstances. His wife, Elsie, has shut him out of her life, and he doesn't know how long he can continue to live as if nothing is wrong. As the two finally come to a place of working toward a better marriage, tragedy befalls their family. Lena and Grey have been life-long friends, but their relationship begins to crumble amidst unsettling deceptions, propelling each of them to finally face their own secrets. Can they both find a way past their losses and discover the strength to build a new bridge.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Of the many books by Canada's most celebrated humorist, none has received more acclaim than his brilliant, caustic treatment of the glittering rich who gather at the Mausoleum Club on Plutoria Avenue.Today, Leacock's pointed satire of the privileged class, and their social abuses and pretences, retains every ounce of its freshness and bite. An undisputed comic masterpiece, Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich reveals a depth of compassionate criticism rare in Leacock's writings.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this dazzling debut, Sasha Campbell delivers a sexy, suspenseful tale of two women whose marriages will be put to the ultimate test. . .For almost ten years, radio talk show host Nikki Truth has shared life's ups and downs with her husband Donovan while doling out in-your-face relationship advice to her listeners. But lately it seems the good times in her own relationship--including the sex--are few and far between. Then she meets widower Kenyon Monroe, whose sizzling touch is too tempting to resist. But not everyone is under Kenyon's spell. . .Nikki's best friend, Trinette Montgomery, can't deny Kenyon is hot, but she never trusts a man who seems too good to be true. And she should know. Married to a successful CFO who travelsa lot, Trinette likes to indulge in all of life's pleasures--including the fine men of St. Louis. But when her game goes too far, Trinette stands to lose everything. . . 'These characters leap off the page and make you want to join in.'--Lutishia Lovely, author of Heaven Forbid.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZEThe first full account of how the Cold War arms race finally came to a close, this riveting narrative history sheds new light on the people who struggled to end this era of massive overkill, and examines the legacy of the nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons that remain a threat today. Drawing on memoirs, interviews in both Russia and the US, and classified documents from deep inside the Kremlin, David E. Hoffman examines the inner motives and secret decisions of each side and details the deadly stockpiles that remained unsecured as the Soviet Union collapsed. This is the fascinating story of how Reagan, Gorbachev, and a previously unheralded collection of scientists, soldiers, diplomats, and spies changed the course of history.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A captivating biography of the eccentric author, filmmaker, and innovator L. Frank Baum, this work takes readers back to the land of Oz and re-creates one of the most vibrant chapters in American history.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Volume 2 of Marx s political writings: The key essays and texts on politics and history including The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon and The Class Struggles of France.