random house feb 2012 (48 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Visit London, the twins have an exciting trip to the capital city. They see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, see the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum, and even meet the famous Beefeaters at the Tower of London. A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy and Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Harper, Jamie (illustrator). Neuware - All the boys in EllRay's third-grade class have something they can brag about. Corey's on the swim team, Kevin is super tall, Jared's dad has an ATV. But EllRay's dad is a geologist - not much to brag about. After all, rocks are boring. Then EllRay sees the crystals in his dad's office, and they are really cool looking. If EllRay just 'borrows' them to show his classmates, he knows they'd be impressed. And his dad will never have to know. It's a perfect plan . . . until things go awry.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 376 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - More (nearly) true confessions from the diaries of Jamie Kelly.A hilarious middle-schooler's diary about her stinky beagle, mad best friend, disgustingly lovely rival and unrequited crush on the eighth-best-looking boy in the class. It's Wimpy Kid with a girl central character. Fantastic black and white cartoons throughout.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the award-winning author of Monster, this collection of powerful and poignant stories about 145th Street-an unforgettable block in the heart of Harlem-celebrates African-American life in all of its glory.'Myers is a master.' -The New York Times Book ReviewOn Harlem's 145th Street, things happen that don't happen anywhere else in the world.Get to know Big Joe, who's throwing his own funeral while he's here to enjoy it, and everyone's invited. Meet Kitty and Mack, teens with a love story more real than anything they've ever known. Follow Monkeyman, the quietest kid on the block and the last person you'd expect the Tigros gang to target. And don't miss the block party of the year--the whole neighborhood will be there.From danger and despair to hilarity and joy, literary legend Walter Dean Myers captures every mood and every beat of life in this vibrant Harlem.This twentieth-anniversary edition of Myers's work features brand-new content, including historical information about Harlem's rich past, an immersive map of the neighborhood's iconic landmarks, and touching tributes from authors, artists, and literary legends. Celebrating two decades in print, this edition honors Myers's enormous legacy and brings his work to a new generation of readers.An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young AdultsAWARDS FOR WALTER DEAN MYERS:New York Times Bestselling Author3-Time National Book Award FinalistMichael L. Printz Award5 Coretta Scott King Awards2 Newbery HonorsNational Ambassador for Young People's Literature (2012-2013)Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime AchievementChildren's Literature Legacy Award.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ladybird Toddler Touch First Words is perfect for young children who are starting to explore the world around them. It is full of interesting new words and pictures that are familiar to toddlers, along with interesting finger trails on every page, flaps to lift and plenty of things to touch and feel. Ideal for parent or carer and child to look at together, Toddler Touch First Words is bright and colourful and will help toddlers to learn new words in a fun way.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The era of the Old Republic is a dark and dangerous time, as Jedi Knights valiantly battle the Sith Lords and their ruthless armies. But the Sith have disturbing plans-and none more so than the fulfillment of Darth Scabrous's fanatical dream, which is about to become nightmarish reality.Unlike those other Jedi sidelined to the Agricultural Corps-young Jedi whose abilities have not proved up to snuff-Hestizo Trace possesses one extraordinary Force talent: a gift with plants. Suddenly her quiet existence among greenhouse and garden specimens is violently destroyed by the arrival of an emissary from Darth Scabrous. For the rare black orchid that she has nurtured and bonded with is the final ingredient in an ancient Sith formula that promises to grant Darth Scabrous his greatest desire.But at the heart of the formula is a never-before-seen virus that's worse than fatal-it doesn't just kill, it transforms. Now the rotting, ravenous dead are rising, driven by a bloodthirsty hunger for all things living-and commanded by a Sith Master with an insatiable lust for power and the ultimate prize: immortality . . . no matter the cost.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The name 'Samurai' is synonymous with the ultimate warrior. With their elaborate armour, fierce swordsmanship and code of honour, the samurai have become iconic figures whose influence can still be felt today . From Kurosawa's epic Seven Samurai to the figure of Darth Vader in Star Wars, to Manga comics and video games, the figure of the fighting samurai still inspires us today. In John Man's new book we discover the truth behind the legend.From his birth in the shadow of the great volcano Sakurajima, to his glorious death by ritual suicide and disembowelment, Saigo Takamori was the ultimate Samurai leader. His fall brought about the end of hundreds of years of Samurai tradition and in many ways marks the birth of modern Japan. Saigo was a man trapped by paradox: a faithful servant to the emperor, and yet a leader of rebel troops; a mighty Samurai warrior, and also a master of Chinese poetry. His life, and ultimately his death, offer a window into the hundreds of years of culture and tradition that defined the samurai.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new life in the country. An exciting old flame reappears. A life adventure awaits. . . from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Rose Petal Summer, One Enchanted Evening and Island in the Sun.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' Independent'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail____________________Who knows what might happen in a summer of love Sian Bishop has left the hustle and bustle of the city behind and has thrown herself into a new life in the country.With her young son, her picture-postcard garden and her small thriving business, she's happy and very busy. She is not - repeat not - looking for love.And then, one glorious summer evening, Gus Beresford arrives.One-time explorer, full-time heart-breaker, Gus is ridiculously exciting, wonderfully glamorous - and, Sian tells herself, completely wrong for a romantically cautious single woman like her.But she and Gus have met before. And, despite Sian's best intentions, it isn't long before she's falling for him all over again.____________________Readers can't get enough of Summer of Love . . .\*\*\*\*\* 'Katie Fforde's storytelling swept me right into the English countryside and left me frantically turning pages to see what happened next'\*\*\*\*\* 'Here is another author that I should have been reading. Her work is fun, full of interesting characters and a plot that I could actually see happening.'\*\*\*\*\* 'This is first ever novel that I have read by Katie Fforde and I will definitely be reading more! '\*\*\*\*\* 'This is a great story, made even better by the location.'\*\*\*\*\* 'This was an incredibly charming book.'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Book one in this new fantasy adventure series, Keeper of the Realms.'I've just had a flesh-eating giant tearing around my house and now I'm in this strange land I don't know anything about!'CHARLIE KEEPER has been forced from her home by a bloodthirsty and terrifying stranger. But in escaping she discovers her house holds the gateway to the REALM OF BELLANIA - a place of myth, magic . . . and an evil Lord with a very bad attitude.NOW its fate rests squarely upon Charlie's shoulders. But before she can untangle the mystery that will save Bellania, she needs the answer to a life-changing secret her guardian, the dastardly Mr Crow, has been keeping from her . . . Just who is Charlie Keeper.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Legend is the much-anticipated dystopian thriller debut from US author, Marie Lu. THE must-read dystopian thriller fiction for all teen fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth. A brilliant re-imagining of Les Miserables, the series is set to be a global film sensation as CBS films have acquired rights to the trilogy. The Twilight Saga producers, Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey, will produce.Los Angeles, CaliforniaRepublic of AmericaHe is Day.The boy who walks in the light.She is June.The girl who seeks her brother's killer.On the run and undercover, they meet by chance. Irresistably drawn together, neither knows the other's past.But Day murdered June's brother.And she has sworn to avenge his death.Dystopian fiction at its very best in this thrilling instalment in the Legend trilogy.Praise for Legend:'If you loved The Hunger Games, you'll love this.' - Sarah Rees-Brennan, author of The Demon's Lexicon'A fine example of commercial fiction with razor-sharp plotting, depth of character and emotional arc, 'Legend' doesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it.' - New York Times'Marie Lu's dystopian novel is a 'Legend' in the making.' - USA Today'Legend is impossible to put down and even harder to forget.' - Kami Garcia, author of New York Times bestselling author of film sensation, Beautiful Creatures.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -What's making us fat And how can we change Building upon his critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, bestselling author Gary Taubes revisits these urgent questions.Taubes reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century-none more damaging or misguided than the 'calories-in, calories-out' model of why we get fat-and the good science that has been ignored. He also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin and others fat What roles do exercise and genetics play in our weight What foods should we eat, and what foods should we avoid Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat is an essential guide to nutrition and weight management.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A lamb for my supper will taste mighty fine!'Thought a wily old wolf by the name of Lou Pine.As he sneakily, slyly snuck up on the flock -But it wasn't the sheep that were in for a shock.With a stunningly cunning plan, Lou Pine, finds a disguise that is sure to deliver a lamb stew or two. But this flock of sheep aren't quite the dumb mutton they seem.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What s making us fat And how can we change Building upon his critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, bestselling author Gary Taubes revisits these urgent questions. Taubes reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century none more damaging or misguided than the calories-in, calories-out model of why we get fat and the good science that has been ignored. He also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin and others fat What roles do exercise and genetics play in our weight What foods should we eat, and what foods should we avoid Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat is an essential guide to nutrition and weight management.Complete with an easy-to-follow diet. Featuring a new afterword with answers to frequently asked questions.Don't miss Gary Taubes's latest book, The Case Against Sugar, available now.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Longarm's in for the fight of his life? In his years as a lawman, Longarm's been pistol-whipped, punched-out, trampled, and shot more times than he can count-but his latest hangover may be the worst he's ever felt. Until he runs afoul of Anton Gardner? Since he's come to Fort Marion to extradite the prisoner Gardner-who robbed a military payroll and killed seven men-Longarm's been attacked by cops with clubs, taken a blow to the head from Gardner's lovely red-haired accomplice, been shot in the ribs, and tossed in jail. And the hardest blow of all: Gardner's escaped with his badge and is impersonating the lawman. One thing's for sure?Longarm is not down for the count.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - All Calliope Reaper-Jones ever wanted out of life was a fabulous job in New York City and a really hot boyfriend. But now, she's the brand-new President of Death, Inc. With the Board of Death breathing down her neck and her dad's copy of How to be Death (A Fully Annotated Guide) unopened, Callie's really feeling the tension. And when the guide book is stolen at a fancy formal dinner, Callie has to figure out how to be the boss--before the powers held within the book get out and destroy humanity forever.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In two classic tales of Regency-era romance from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh, the vagaries of love have a way of challenging the most convenient arrangements. THE TEMPORARY WIFEMiss Charity Duncan has no illusions about Lord Anthony Earheart's proposal. The arrogant aristocrat has made it painfully clear what he wants: a wife who will enrage the father he despises and then disappear from his life. In exchange, Charity's family will receive the money they desperately need. But after Charity agrees to this mockery of matrimony, she soon discovers a startling fact: She has fallen for Anthony, and breaking their marriage vows may also break her heart. A PROMISE OF SPRINGGrace Howard has every reason to be devoted to Sir Peregrine Lampman. After all, the gallant gentleman rescued her from poverty by making her his bride. Even more nobly, he did not withdraw his affection after she confessed to a youthful folly that had compromised her virtue. But Grace did not tell the whole truth about the handsome lord who betrayed her-and now the one thing she's kept from Perry threatens to destroy her last chance at true love.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After losing her job as a journalist at the age of forty-five, Lila Wilkins accepts an internship at A Novel Idea, a thriving literary agency in North Carolina. Being paid to read seems perfect to Lila, although it's difficult with the cast of quirky co-workers and piles of query letters. But when a penniless aspiring author drops dead in the agency's waiting room-and Lila discovers a series of threatening letters-she's determined to find out who wrote him off.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Niall Quinn, mage and the finest thief in the Black Tower, is the fae's best hope for freedom. But he meets his match in Elizabeth Cely Saintjohn. Torn between his duty and the shocking lust Elizabeth has stirred in him, Niall must convince her to surrender-before he is forced to destroy her and all she holds dear.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As an angel, Remy possesses powers he puts to good use in his profession as a PI. And when the Garden of Eden suddenly reappears, he needs them more than ever. Because there are those who want him to find a key that will open the Gates of Eden, and those who will do anything to keep them closed.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The ghosts haunting Alison Kerby's Jersey Shore guesthouse are sad. Maxie wants to know who murdered her ex-husband, and Paul pines for his still-living almost-fiancee. The only one who isn't missing her ex is Alison-because The Swine just arrived on her doorstep.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If Katie Bonner's late husband hadn't invested all their savings in the crafts fair Artisans Alley, the Webster mansion could have been hers to remodel into a bed-and-breakfast. Instead that dream belongs to another young couple. But that dream becomes a nightmare when a skeleton is discovered sealed in the walls of the mansion. The bones belong to Helen Winston, who went missing twenty-two years ago. Heather's aunt, a jewelry vendor at Artisans Alley, asks Kate for help finding her niece's murderer. The case may be cold, but the killer is very much alive-and ready to go to any lengths to keep past secrets buried.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWhen and how did the universe begin Why are we here What is the nature of reality Is the apparent 'grand design' of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motion-or does science offer another explanation In this startling and lavishly illustrated book, Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow present the most recent scientific thinking about these and other abiding mysteries of the universe, in nontechnical language marked by brilliance and simplicity.According to quantum theory, the cosmos does not have just a single existence or history. The authors explain that we ourselves are the product of quantum fluctuations in the early universe, and show how quantum theory predicts the 'multiverse'-the idea that ours is just one of many universes that appeared spontaneously out of nothing, each with different laws of nature. They conclude with a riveting assessment of M-theory, an explanation of the laws governing our universe that is currently the only viable candidate for a 'theory of everything': the unified theory that Einstein was looking for, which, if confirmed, would represent the ultimate triumph of human reason.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 208 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There may be grave consequences for bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright as she attempts to solve two murders tied to one book in this novel in the New York Times bestselling Bibliophile Mystery series.Brooklyn's chance to restore a rare first edition of Beauty and the Beast seems a fairy tale come true-until she realizes the book belonged to an old friend of hers. Ten years ago, Max Adams, a brawny renowned papermaker, fell in love with a stunning beauty, Emily, and gave her the copy of Beauty and the Beast as a symbol of their love. Soon afterward, he died in a car crash, and Brooklyn has always suspected his possessive ex-girlfriend and her jealous beau. Now she decides to find out who sold the book and return it to its rightful owner-Emily. She believes a rare book dealer can assist her, but when she arrives at his shop, she finds him murdered. Is it possible that the same couple who may have killed Max are now after his edition of Beauty and the Beast With the help of her handsome boyfriend, Derek Stone, Brooklyn must unravel the murder plot-before she ends up in a plot herself.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cheese store owner Charlotte Bessette is setting up for the town's Winter Wonderland fair. Then, when an old friend is found dead in the cottage of Charlotte's assistant Rebecca, a suspicion falls on Rebecca's boyfriend, a honeybee farmer. While the town buzzes with gossip, can Charlotte catch the culprit without getting stung herself.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Juan Cabrillo and the Oregon crew are hired to save a wealthy Indonesian businessman's son from the influence of the Taliban in this #1 New York Times-bestselling adventure series.Jungles come in many forms. There are the steamy rain forests of the Burmese highlands. There are the lies and betrayals of the world of covert operations. And there are the dark and twisted thoughts of a man bent on near-global domination. To pull off their latest mission, Cabrillo and his remarkable men and women must survive them all. A devastating weapon unleashed in thirteenth-century China . . . a daring rescue in the snowbound mountains along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border . . . a woman gone missing in the jungles of northern Thailand and Myanmar . . . for Cabrillo and company, all of these events will come together-leading to the greatest threat the United States has ever known.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - By the groundbreaking author of the award-winning Monster-a visionary who influenced and inspired a generation-this fast-paced and poignant story reveals the fierce underworld of sports.All eyes are on seventeen-year-old Lonnie Jackson while he practices with his team for a city-wide basketball Tournament of Champions. His coach, Cal, knows Lonnie has what it takes to be a pro basketball player, but warns him about giving in to the pressure. Cal knows because he, too, once had the chance-but sold out.As the tournament nears, Lonnie learns that some heavy bettors want Cal to keep him on the bench so that the team will lose the championship. As the last seconds of the game tick away, Lonnie and Cal must make a decision. Are they willing to blow the chance of a lifetime An ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young AdultsAWARDS FOR WALTER DEAN MYERS:New York Times Bestselling Author3-Time National Book Award FinalistMichael L. Printz Award5 Coretta Scott King Awards2 Newbery HonorsNational Ambassador for Young People's Literature (2012-2013)Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime AchievementChildren's Literature Legacy Award.