random house aug 2011 (60 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. RH Disney (illustrator). Neuware - Based on Disney/Pixar Cars 2, this Step 2 reader starring Lightning McQueen and Mater is sure to be a hit with children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Neville's Grandma Joan is the grumpiest, most horrible old woman there's ever been. He'd rather eat left-sock stew than see her, and now she's coming to stay for a whole weekend. Oh dungle droppings! Even worse, a whole family of stinky, swampy trolls will be visiting Neville at the same time!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Walker, David M. (illustrator). Neuware - This playful rhyming Little Golden Book asks, 'How do penguins play ' Children will delight in watching bear cubs, seals, penguins, monkeys, and other animal friends frolicking joyfully with each other. Adorable pastel illustrations show these animals playing king-of-the-hill, keep away, and other fun and familiar games.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. RH Disney (illustrator). Neuware - Mater and Lightning McQueen team-up to track down runaway tractors in this all-new Little Golden Book featuring all of children's favorite characters from Disney 2 Pixar's 'Cars.' Full color.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kate Lace met her husband while they were both serving in the army. She left after eight years and had three children. She is the author of 13 books under several names, including Kate Lace.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Murdocca, Sal (illustrator). Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Roped into wacky attempts to break world records, imitate scenes from books, and other inspired ideas, Riley and Reed follow their fearless leader Henry into the wilderness, the bull-riding ring, a haunted house, cataclysmic collision with explosive life forms, and off the roof of a house on a bike.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The second exciting title in the Max Cassidy action-adventure series.'Be careful, Max . . . They will try to destroy you, as they are trying to destroy me . . .'His father is missing presumed dead and his mother is serving a twenty-year sentence for his murder, but teenage escapologist Max Cassidy is certain everybody is wrong - about both things . . . And now, his quest to find the truth has become very dangerous . . .Max learns that his dad was part of a secret global organisation, the Cedar Alliance. Desperate to find him alive, he seeks help from the other members of the group. But they are scattered across the world - and then they start disappearing one by one . . .Escapology is dangerous but not nearly as dangerous as real life . . .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Harry thinks he's too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they think he's wrong! He looked after them when he was little and now they want to stick by him - forever . . .When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry discovers he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. Just a rub with his finger calls up some MONSTER-sized muscle!Dangerous dogs are worrying sheep near where Harry lives. He calls on Charlie, Siri and Jack to help investigate. But it's going to take a rather special FLYING friend to save the day!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - More of the (nearly) true and absolutely hilarious confessions of Jamie Kelly . . . Jamie's best friend is planning to display a picture of Jamie next to her disgustingly stinky beagle, as part of a project to show how pets look like their people. Gee, thanks.And her mum, in a twisted plot created by the school dinner ladies, has been asked to cook meatloaf for the whole school. Mum's cooking - known for its ability to poison anyone who touches it. Mum's meatloaf - the food that even Stinker turns his nose up at.Can Jamie survive the shame.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. RH Disney (illustrator). Neuware - Now even the youngest fans of Disney/Pixar 'Toy Story' can blast off to infinity and beyond with this sturdy board book shaped like Buzz Lightyear! Plus little boys will love the large size and the shiny foil on the cover.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dermot Milligan is eleven, obese and about to start at Big School. He's a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, and he hates his evil sisters, Ruby and Ella (Rubella). His all-time favourite donut is the classic ring, but he's also very keen on jam.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A woman is drawn to a dangerously intruiging man in this unique historical romance from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley.It was whispered all through London Society that Ian Mackenzie was mad, that he'd spent his youth in an asylum, and was not to be trustedespecially with a lady. For the reputation of any woman caught in his presence was instantly ruined. Yet Beth found herself inexorably drawn to the Scottish lord whose hint of a brogue wrapped around her like silk and whose touch could draw her into a world of ecstasy. Despite his decadence and his intimidating intelligence, she could see that he needed help. Her help. Because suddenly the only thing that made sense to her wasThe Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Ruiz, Aristides; Mathieu, Joe (illustrator). Neuware - In this latest installment of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat takes Sally and Nick to Africa-where they meet some really big cats-and all sorts of other animals, too, including elephants, zebra, giraffe, hippos, warthogs, buffalo, baboons, side-striped jackals, spotted hyena, galagos, pythons, vipers, and six kinds of antelope! Young readers will learn how animals are either predators or prey, that elephants tend to favor one tusk over the other, how to tell the difference between a white and black rhino (both of which are grey!), that lion cubs are born covered with spots that soon disapear, and much, much more! Fans of the new PBS preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library) won't want to miss this wild new addition to the series!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - JACK FLETCHER FACES HIS TOUGHEST CHALLENGE YET. After a snowstorm forces him to take shelter, Jack comes across a village in need of protection from raiding mountain bandits. Torn between moving on or helping, Jack is persuaded to stay and fight the villagers' cause.But Jack is the first and only samurai to do so. Now he must enlist other warriors to the villagers' aid before the bandits return to steal their harvest. No easy task when the reward is so little and he is a foreigner. If only he had his friends to call on.Using the Ring of Fire, can Jack overpower the bandits and win.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Ring of Solomon is a prequel to the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus series by Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co. - a global No.1 show on Netflix.\*\*Note: There is a chance the book cover you receive may differ from the cover displayed here.\*\*It is 950 BC, and King Solomon rules Jerusalem with a steely hand on which gleams a mystic ring of immense and unforgiving power.One of Solomon's magical slaves, the irrepressible djinni Bartimaeus, is stuck doing dead-end jobs for the king. But when Asmira, a young Sheban assassin, arrives to kill Solomon, steal the ring and save her country from his attack, she makes Bartimaeus an offer he can't refuse. If he helps her succeed, she will give him his freedom.What could possibly go wrong Set in an alternate world controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying bestseller will enthral readers of all ages.As funny as ever. Stroud has lost none of his dazzle - Financial TimesDeservedly shortlisted for the Costa Prize - Sunday Times.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Golden Books (illustrator). Neuware - 'Based on the Marvel comic book series Captain America.'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Kafka began writing what he had entitled Der Verschollene (The Missing Person) in 1912 and wrote the last completed chapter in 1914. But it wasn't until 1927, three years after his death, that Max Brod, Kafka's friend and literary executor, edited the unfinished manuscript and published it as Amerika. Kafka's first and funniest novel, Amerika tells the story of the young Karl Rossmann who, after an incident involving a housemaid, is banished by his parents to America. Expected to redeem himself in this magical land of opportunity, young Karl is swept up instead in a whirlwind of dizzying reversals, strange escapades, and picaresque adventures.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 336 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I'd like to crown Ariana Franklin Queen of the Historical Mystery!' TESS GERRITSENThe King of England has called upon his Mistress of the Art of Death - anatomist and doctor Adelia Aguilar - to accompany 10-year-old Princess Joanna on her thousand-mile journey to marry the King of Sicily. They must take with them the legendary sword Excalibur.And so Adelia sets sail with the golden princess and her lavish party of nobles, musicians, servants, laundresses, grooms, luggage and treasure. But when members of the procession begin to die and it looks as though Adelia is to blame, there are dangerous accusations of witchcraft.Meanwhile one traveller, armed with a brilliant disguise and a personal vendetta, has been watching Adelia all too closely. This secret assassin wants her dead . . . but he wants her to suffer first.'An excellent medieval mystery, full of colour and tension' CHOICE________Readers are enthralled by The Assassin's Prayer:'Great characters and a gripping plot packed full of historical detail' \*\*\*\*\*'Masterly . . . A mixture of history, mystery, a poignant romance and a gripping plot' \*\*\*\*\*'A totally engrossing medieval tale' \*\*\*\*\*.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Seventeen-year-old Micah, enters the wyrmeweald full of hope to return home having made his fortune. But this is a land where wyrmes, fabulous dragon-like beasts, roam wild and reign supreme. In Wyrmeweald man is both hunter and hunted - and Micah may never return alive, let alone a hero. He soon finds a chance to prove his worth when he meets with Eli, a veteran tracker, and together they defend a rare whitewyrme egg and its precious hatchling. But the fledgling wyrme has its own guardian in the shape of the beautiful, brave and dangerous Thrace. Thrace and Micah should never mix - but the magnetism between them is strong. Together they join forces on a mission to rescue the hatchling - and seek vengenace for lost loved-ones.A truly immersive fantasy epic: full of thrilling, high octane action; powerful romance and a cast of credible, colourful characters.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Toddlers tantrums can be both embarrassing and stressful for parents. Gina Ford's Top Tips for Coping with Toddler Tantrums offers parents concise and effective advice on how to deal with this seemingly uncontrollable behaviour.Gina's no-nonsense quick and easy parenting tips will help you to:- understand why children have tantrums- learn ways to prevent a tantrum when you see it coming- calm a toddler in the middle of his tantrum- learn how to stay calm yourselfThis handy guide is full of practical, sensible advice to help parents, and toddlers, cope with tantrums.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Portnoy, Amy (illustrator). Neuware - Ms. Plum is the magical teacher every schoolkid wishes for!Everybody wants to be in Ms. Plum's class. It's not just that she teaches the usual things in unusual ways. There's something more, something about Ms. Plum herselfand her mysterious supply closet. Whenever she asks her students to get her an eraser or a pencil or some paper clips, they come back with something . . . unusual. Who'd have thought a pinky-sized alligator, a big-mouth parrot, or a tiny wolf could teach kids a thing or two about life Each year, Ms. Plum is certain she's had her best class ever. And it looks like this year . . . she's right!Relatable behavioral and personality issues are poked gently with empathy and humor in this fun, warmhearted chapter book.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Raiders are a talented young skydiving team - with a secret. They are also a highly trained group of covert operatives, carrying out deniable missions for Britain's intelligence services. Under the demanding guidance of their ice-cold leader, an ex SAS explosives expert, the Raiders are developing into an impressive unit. This time, the mission lands Ethan and the team in the most perilous adventure of their careers. The bodies of homeless teenagers are turning up dumped on the street, having been beaten to death. At first no one really seems to care, but then one survives long enough to talk of being forced to fight in a cage, and the authorities suspect organised crime. But they have no luck cracking the impenetrable wall of silence surrounding the organisation. Somebody suitable, trained in hand-to-hand combat needs to go undercover. Ethan's life just got very, very dangerous . . .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kafka began writing what he had entitled Der Verschollene (The Missing Person) in 1912 and wrote the last completed chapter in 1914. But it wasn't until 1927, three years after his death, that Max Brod, Kafka's friend and literary executor, edited the unfinished manuscript and published it as Amerika. Kafka's first and funniest novel, Amerika tells the story of the young Karl Rossmann who, after an incident involving a housemaid, is banished by his parents to America. Expected to redeem himself in this magical land of opportunity, young Karl is swept up instead in a whirlwind of dizzying reversals, strange escapades, and picaresque adventures.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Elizabeth is drawn into a dramatic story from the American Revolution when she discovers a portrait of her ancestor, a girl called Zee, who has a striking resemblance to Elizabeth. The girls' lives intertwine and Elizabeth's present-day story alternates with Zee's. As Elizabeth learns about Zee, and walks where Zee once walked and battles raged, the past becomes as vivid and real as the present.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'A wonderful book, funny unbelievably tender, and smart. It shimmers.'--Anne LamottIncludes an all-new afterword about Adam.John and Martha Beck had two Harvard degrees apiece when they conceived their second child. Further graduate studies, budding careers, and a growing family meant major stress--not that they'd have admitted it to anyone (or themselves). As the pregnancy progressed, Martha battled constant nausea and dehydration. And when she learned her unborn son had Down syndrome, she battled nearly everyone over her decision to continue the pregnancy. She still cannot explain many of the things that happened to her while she was expecting Adam, but by the time he was born, Martha, as she puts it, 'had to unlearn virtually everything Harvard taught [her] about what is precious and what is garbage.'Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 370 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a sleepy New England town, a chance encounter brings together two souls destined for a passionate and forbidden love.When strong and handsome Heath Rayne pulled Lucinda Caldwell from a winter river, he rescued her from an icy death. But soon he was plunging her into a torrid torrent of passion that this New England beauty had never suspected could claim her. Heath was unlike any other man Lucy had ever known: a dashing, mocking, sensuous Southerner who came as a stranger to Lucy's town-and stayed as he stripped away her last shreds of resistance to the demands of desire and the flaming fulfillment of love.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two boys, separated by the canyons of time and two vastly different cultures, face the challenges by which they will become men.Coyote Runs, an Apache boy, takes part in his first raid. But he is to be a man for only a short time.More than a hundred years later, while camping near Dog Canyon, 15-year-old Brennan Cole becomes obsessed with a skull that he finds, pierced by a bullet. He learns that it is the skull of an Apache boy executed by soldiers in 1864. A mystical link joins Brennan and Coyote Runs, and Brennan knows that neither boy will find peace until Coyote Runs' skull is carried back to an ancient sacred place.In a grueling journey through the canyon to return the skull, Brennan confronts the challenge of his life.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As a bounty hunter, Anna Strong knew how to find trouble. But now that she's a vampire, trouble seems to have a knack for finding her.