Random house jan 2013 (76 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ladybird Stories for 3 year olds is a lively collection of animal stories perfect for sharing with young children and ideal for bedtime reading. Each story is filled with colourful and amusing illustrations to entertain little ones. In No Room for Panda, Lucy's pet panda gets into all sorts of trouble. Nigel the crocodile has to visit the dentist in Nigel's Toothache and the poorly penguins, Clive and Brenda, have fun at home in Indoor Sports.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Little Golden Book version of the timeless fairytale of a princess and her sleepless night.Hans Christian Andersen's classic The Princess and the Pea is a timeless story beloved for its bold princess and a little pea that ends up causing a big problem. Featuring beautiful illustrations filled with a bright array of colors, this charming Little Golden Book makes for a perfect bedtime read. Christy, Jana (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Oh dear! Silly George has gone outside in the rain without his rain hat on and now he's caught a cold. Luckily Dr Brown-Bear has some medicine to make him better. Another delightful Peppa Pig tale that is perfect for reading and sharing together. This storybook is perfect for helping pre-schoolers through those tricky first experiences.Based on the hit pre-school animation,Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A New York Times BestsellerThe Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages 6 to 10The Never Girls!Kate craves adventure and excitement.Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful.Lainey dreams of talking to animals.Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone.In a blink of an eye, these four best friends all get their biggest wishthey're whisked off to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. The adventure of a lifetime is just beginning! But how will the Never Girls ever get home again. Christy, Jana (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages 6 to 10The Never Girls!Lainey dreams of talking to animals. Kate craves adventure and excitement.Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful.Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone.It's time for the Never Girls to go home. Lainey thinks it's good-bye forever, but . . . is that a Never mouse in her mother's kitchen And why can't Mia find Bingo Could there be a splinter between the worlds. Christy, Jana (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The kingdom of Goredd is populated by humans and by dragons who fold themselves into a human form. Though they live alongside each other, the peace between them is uneasy. But when a member of the royal family is murdered, and the crime appears to have been committed by a dragon the peace and treaty between both worlds is seriously threatened . . .Into this comes Seraphina, a gifted musician who joins the royal court as the assistant to the court composer. She is soon drawn into the murder investigation and, as she uncovers hints of a sinister plot to destroy the peace in Goredd for good, finds herself caught desperately in the middle of the tension. For Seraphina hides a secret - the secret behind her musical gift - and if she is found out, her life is in serious danger . . .; Nominiert: Carnegie Medal, 2013.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet Babymousethe spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade! It's time to hit the slopesBabymouse style. Will Babymouse make it down the mountain or get a face full of snow This groundbreaking young graphic novel series, full of humor and fun, is a bestseller that's sold more than three million copies! 'Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!'The Chicago Sun-TimesGrab your board! The powder's fresh and Babymouse is hitting the slopes in the 17th installment of the popular, award-winning graphic novel series by Matthew Holm and three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm! (Uh, snowboarding, Babymouse Is that really a good idea You don't exactly have a good history with . . . er, being outside). Will Babymouse make it off the bunny slope Will this winter be extremeor just extremely lame And does locker really have a cousin Find out in Extreme Babymousethe 17th hilarious, action-packed installment of the beloved Babymouse graphic novel series!DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon a Messy Whisker, the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE. Holm, Jennifer L.; Holm, Matthew (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of the international bestseller, IF I STAY, now a major film starring Chloe Grace Moretz.When sheltered American good girl Allyson 'LuLu' Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, there's an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that spark bursts into a flame, or so it seems to Allyson, until the following morning, when she wakes up after a whirlwind day in Paris to discover that Willem has left. Over the next year, Allyson embarks on a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, and through Shakespeare, travel, and a quest for her almost-true-love, to break free of those confines.Perfect for fans of John Green, Just One Day is the first in a sweepingly romantic duet of novels. Willem's story - Just One Year - is out now.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1942, parachutists Jozef Gabcík and Jan Kubis are dropped into Nazi-occupied Prague with orders to kill Reinhard Heydrich, one of the most feared figures in the Third Reich.Heydrich oversees the Nazi secret services and helps design the machinery of terror across occupied Europe. The parachutists' mission, known as Operation Anthropoid, depends on secrecy, courage and the support of an underground resistance network. Moving between cramped Prague safe houses and the corridors of power in Berlin, HHhH traces the careful planning of the assassination and the tense days that follow.Grounded in real events during the Second World War, HHhH is a panoramic work of historical fiction that tells a story of heroism, loyalty, revenge and betrayal.; Nominiert: national Book Critics Circle Fiction Award, 2013.Ausgezeichnet: Publishers Publicity Circle: Hardback Fiction Award, 2013.Nominiert: Bookseller Industry Awards: Publicity Campaign of the Year, 2013.Nominiert: Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, 2013.Nominiert: IBW Book Award, 2013.Nominiert: Oxford Wiedenfeld Translation Prize, 2013.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A gripping, thought-provoking classic inspired by a true story that explores the dangers of groupthink and authoritarianism perfect for readers of Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies, and The Hunger Games.Inspired by a shocking real-life classroom experiment, The Wave follows a high school history teacher who challenges his students to understand how ordinary people could have embraced Nazi Germany. But when he launches a social experiment built on unquestioning loyalty, the movement takes on a life of its own.What begins as a lesson quickly transforms into a powerful force that sweeps through the school. As students embrace belonging over individuality and obedience over independent thought, they must confront a chilling question: How far would you go to fit in The Wave is a compelling classic that sparks conversations about conformity, power, and the fragility of democracy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Being a sister isn't always easy . . . but what's the very worst thing about your sister Marty and her sister Melissa couldn't be more different. Marty loves her Converse trainers, playing football, hiding in her secret den and helping her dad with his DIY. But Melissa loves Justin Bieber and all things pink, girly and pretty. The sisters can manage to live together, despite their occasional scraps but then Mum tells them they have to share a room. For Marty, having to share her bunk beds and lose her private sanctuary turns out to be the very worst thing about having a sister. But the girls soon discover that being too close for comfort can have unexpected consequences, and when an accident happens, the sisters realise they are closer than they thought . . .A fantastic story about having a troublesome sister, from mega-bestselling Jacqueline Wilson. Sharratt, Nick (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER Laugh and learn with fun facts about sharks from the smallest (the dwarf lantern) to the largest (the whale shark), the most notorious (the great white) to the most obscure (the goblin), and moreall told in Dr. Seuss's beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat! "In a super shark tank that is like a small sea, we will visit with sharks. Do you dare come with me "The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Dive deep into the world of sharks and discover: why they have lots of teeth but no bones how their tough skin helps them swim fast and stay clean how they come in all shapes and sizes and much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Hark! A Shark! also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning.Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series!Cows Can Moo! Can You All About FarmsIf I Ran the Dog Show: All About DogsOh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur All About DinosaursOn Beyond Bugs! All About InsectsOne Vote Two Votes I Vote You VoteThere's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar SystemWho Hatches the Egg All About EggsWhy Oh Why Are Deserts Dry All About DesertsWish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures. Ruiz, Aristides; Mathieu, Joe (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When fifteen-year-old Freya drowns, everyone assumes she's killed herself, but no-one knows why. Her cousin, Jess Tennant, thinks she was murdered - and is determined to uncover the truth. On a summer visit to sleepy Port Sentinel, Jess (who bears a striking resemblance to her dead cousin) starts asking questions - questions that provoke strong reactions from her friends and family, not to mention Freya's enemies.Everyone is hiding something - and Freya herself had more than her fair share of secrets. Can Jess unravel the mystery of her cousin's death A mystery involving a silver locket, seething jealousy and a cliff-top in the pitch black of night.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs' third Alpha and Omega novel brings werewolves out of the darkness and into a society where fear and prejudice could turn the hunters into the prey It is said that opposites attract. And in the case of werewolves Anna Latham and Charles Cornick, they mate. The son and enforcer of the leader of the North American werewolves, Charles is a dominant Alpha. While Anna, an Omega, has the rare ability to calm others of her kind. When the FBI requests the pack s help on a local serial-killer case, Charles and Anna are sent to Boston to join the investigation. It soon becomes clear that someone is targeting the preternatural. And now Anna and Charles have put themselves right in the killer s sights.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER A New York Times Notable Book From the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner: an emotional powerhouse of a novel about a modern Odysseus returning to a 1950s America mined with lethal pitfalls for an unwary Black man'Powerful. . . . Jaw-dropping in its beauty and audacity. . . . Brims with affection and optimism.' San Francisco ChronicleWhen Frank Money joined the army to escape his too-small world, he left behind his cherished and fragile little sister, Cee. After the war, he journeys to his native Georgia with a renewed sense of purpose in search of his sister, but it becomes clear that their troubles began well before their wartime separation. Together, they return to their rural hometown of Lotus, where buried secrets are unearthed and where Frank learns at last what it means to be a man, what it takes to heal, and above all what it means to come home.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Frank Money returns from the Korean War to a segregated America that refuses him rest.When he learns that his sister Cee is in danger, Frank is forced to confront both the past he has tried to bury and the responsibility he has long avoided.As Frank revisits the memories from childhood and the war that leave him questioning his shattered sense of self, he unearths the courage he thought he'd lost forever. It is with incantatory power that Morrison's language reveals an apparently defeated man finding his manhood - and, finally, his home.'No other writer in my lifetime, or perhaps ever, has married so completely an understanding of the structures of power with knowledge of the human heart' Kamila Shamsie, Guardian.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Odd Interlude, Dean Koontz's New York Times bestselling three-part digital seriesnow in one volume for the first time THERE'S ROOM AT THE INN. BUT YOU MIGHT NOT GET OUT. Nestled on a lonely stretch along the Pacific coast, quaint roadside outpost Harmony Corner offers everything a weary traveler needsa cozy diner, a handy service station, a cluster of cottages. . . and the Harmony family homestead presiding over it all. But when Odd Thomas and company stop to spend the night, they discover that there's more to this secluded haven than meets the eyeand that between life and death, there is something more frightening than either. Includes a preview of the next novel in the Odd Thomas series: Deeply Odd! "[Odd Thomas is] one of the most remarkable and appealing characters in current fiction."The Virginian-Pilot "An inventive . . . mix of suspense, whimsy and uplift."The Washington Post "Odd Thomas is the greatest character Dean Koontz has ever created. He's funny, humble, immensely likable, courageous, and just a joy to read about."Seattle Post-Intelligencer "Koontz gives [Odd Thomas] wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanityand moral outrage."USA Today.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Experience the book that started the Quiet Movement and revolutionized how the world sees introverts and how introverts see themselves by offering validation, inclusion, and inspiration Superbly researched, deeply insightful, and a fascinating read, Quiet is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the gifts of the introverted half of the population. Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People O: The Oprah Magazine Christian Science Monitor Inc. Library Journal Kirkus Reviews What are the advantages of being an introvert They make up at least one-third of the people we know. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak that we owe many of the great contributions to society. In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how you see yourself.Now with Extra Libris material, including a reader s guide and bonus content.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 ECPA BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER This delightful picture book features the adorable polar bear Little Cub, talking with her father and learning about God's design for the Easter season and what it really meanspart of the bestselling God Gave Us series, with more than 5 million books sold!"God loved us so much he wanted us to always be with him too. That's why God knew he'd need to give us Easter." As Little Cub celebrates Easter with Papa, Mama, and her brother and sister, she begins to ask her papa questions about this very special day of the year. Papa lovingly explains God's plans for his children, while taking Little Cub on a memorable walk through her stunning Arctic world, and he shares how Easter came about in clear, simple terms that even the littlest cubs can understand. Bryant, Laura J. (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the renowned author of The Doorman, "a pulse-pounding spy novel mixed with the delicate dissection of a marriage" (USA Today)"Smart, clever suspense, skillfully plotted, and a lot of fun to read."John GrishamEDGAR AWARD WINNER ANTHONY AWARD WINNERCan we ever escape our secrets In the cobblestoned streets of Luxembourg, Kate Moore's days are filled with playdates and coffee mornings, her weekends spent in Paris and skiing in the Alps. But Kate is also guarding a tremendous, life-defining secretone that's become so unbearable that it begins to unravel her newly established expat life. She suspects that another American couple are not who they claim to be; her husband is acting suspiciously; and as she travels around Europe, she finds herself looking over her shoulder, increasingly terrified that her own past is catching up with her. As Kate beings to dig, to uncover the secrets of the people around her, she finds herself buried in layers of deceit so thick they threaten her family, her marriage, and her life.Hailed by The New York Times as "smartly executed [and] thoroughly captivating," The Expats proves Chris Pavone to be a writer of tremendous talent.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twenty of America's bestselling authors share tricks, tips, and secrets of the successful writing life.Anyone who's ever sat down to write a novel or even a story knows how exhilarating and heartbreaking writing can be. So what makes writers stick with it In Why We Write, twenty well-known authors candidly share what keeps them going and what they love mostand leastabout their vocation.Contributing authors include:Isabel AllendeDavid BaldacciJennifer EganJames FreySue GraftonSara GruenKathryn HarrisonGish JenSebastian JungerMary KarrMichael LewisArmistead MaupinTerry McMillanRick MoodyWalter MosleySusan OrleanAnn PatchettJodi PicoultJane SmileyMeg Wolitzer.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "Fascinating."New York Times Book Review "Well-written."The Boston Globe "Extraordinary."The Christian Science Monitor "A compelling page-turner."Adam HochschildOn the eve of a new century, an up-and-coming Theodore Roosevelt set out to transform the U.S. into a major world power. The Spanish-American War would forever change America's standing in global affairs, and drive the young nation into its own imperial showdown in the Philippines.From Admiral George Dewey's legendary naval victory in Manila Bay to the Rough Riders' heroic charge up San Juan Hill, from Roosevelt's rise to the presidency to charges of U.S. military misconduct in the Philippines, Honor in the Dust brilliantly captures an era brimming with American optimism and confidence as the nation expanded its influence abroad.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Vladimir Nabokov died in 1977, he left instructions for his heirs to burn the 138 hand-written index cards that made up the rough draft of his final and unfinished novel, The Original of Laura. But Nabokov's wife, Vera, could not bear to destroy her husband's last work, and when she died, the fate of the manuscript fell to her son. Dmitri Nabokov's decision finally to allow publication of the fragmented narrative-dark yet playful, preoccupied with mortality-affords us one last experience of Nabokov's magnificent creativity, the quintessence of his unparalleled body of work.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A provocative exploration of how Western standards of beauty are influencing cultures across the globe and impacting personal, professional, romantic and familial relationships. Processes like skin lightening in India, hair smoothing in Black America, eyelid reconstruction in China, and plastic surgery worldwide continue to rise in popularity for men and women facing discrimination from both within and outside of their own increasingly fluid ethnic groups. Now including a wealth of new information since the first edition of The Color Complex over two decades ago, the authors, through a historical and sociological lens, have measured the impact of recent pop culture events effecting race relations to determine whether colorism has gotten better or worse over time.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Alice-Miranda is thrilled to be back at school, where the girls are preparing a play with the neighbouring boys' school. But it's not all glitter and stage lights: there are rumours of a witch in the woods, and Jacinta and Millie are clashing with a rude new student, Sloane, and her pushy mother, September, who's plotting to steal the fortune she's always dreamed of. It's up to Alice-Miranda to set things right.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Vintage Anne Ricea lushly written, gothic metaphysical tale. This time, with werewolves." The Wall Street JournalWhen Reuben Golding, a young reporter on assignment, arrives at a secluded mansion on a bluff high above the Pacific, it's at the behest of the home's enigmatic female owner. She quickly seduces him, but their idyllic night is shattered by violence when the man is inexplicably attackedbittenby a beast he cannot see in the rural darkness. It will set in motion a terrifying yet seductive transformation that will propel Reuben into a mysterious new world and raise profound questions. Why has he been given the wolf gift What is its true naturegood or evil And are there others out there like him.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NATONAL BESTSELLER The first book in the sexy, emotionally charged Stark trilogya romance between a powerful man who's never heard "no" and a fiery woman who says "yes" on her own terms Wealthy, powerful, and exceedingly dangerous, Damien Stark wants to own me. . . . Or at least my likeness. He's offered me one million dollars to pose for a nude portrait that will become the diamond of his private art collection.And I need the money. Bad.But it soon becomes obvious that this deal is too good to be true, and that Mr. Stark wants much more from me than I ever planned on giving.Except now I just might want him as much as he wants me.Some say he's a killer, that this game of seduction could lead to my demise. . . . But what if it's worth the risk Don't miss any of the Stark Saga,intended for mature audiences.Begin your journey with RELEASE ME, CLAIM ME, & COMPLETE ME. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this groundbreaking book, Adrian Bejan takes the recurring patterns in naturetrees, tributaries, air passages, neural networks, and lightning boltsand reveals how a single principle of physics, the constructal law, accounts for the evolution of these and many other designs in our world.Everythingfrom biological life to inanimate systemsgenerates shape and structure and evolves in a sequence of ever-improving designs in order to facilitate flow. River basins, cardiovascular systems, and bolts of lightning are very efficient flow systems to move a currentof water, blood, or electricity. Likewise, the more complex architecture of animals evolve to cover greater distance per unit of useful energy, or increase their flow across the land. Such designs also appear in human organizations, like the hierarchical "flowcharts" or reporting structures in corporations and political bodies. All are governed by the same principle, known as the constructal law, and configure and reconfigure themselves over time to flow more efficiently. Written in an easy style that achieves clarity without sacrificing complexity, Design in Nature is a paradigm-shifting book that will fundamentally transform our understanding of the world around us.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I, Arjun Bhasin, am a genius. I've just been diagnosed with it. Once upon a time, I was an average Joe, neither at the top nor at the bottom. Heck, I was even the middle sibling! But all it took was one test, just one, to change my life. Suddenly, I was important. I was a GENIUS. Everyone was waiting anxiously to hear the pearls of wisdom that would drop from my mouth. Only one problem I didn't know what I was a genius at. If you think geniuses have it all, I bet you haven't met someone like me. I'd give anything to be a normal thirteen-year-old again. At least I wouldn't be dragged everywhere, from museums to theatre classes to horse races, to find out my 'geniosity'. At least my best friend wouldn't act like I've got a contagious disease. At least I wouldn't be a freak . . . Still want to know more Take a peek into this secret diary to find out what happens when an ordinary boy suddenly becomes the World's Worst Genius.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For countless people around the world, the words of Louise Hay have served as a beacon, leading them out of the darkness of despair and into the light of a better life. Cheryl Richardson is one of the many individuals whom Louise has greatly influenced . . . before going on to become a best-selling author herself. So what happens when these two combine their collective wisdom into one book The result is what you're now holding in your hands. As Louise and Cheryl engage in a series of empowering and intimate conversations, you'll feel as if you're simultaneously having lunch with your best friends and also attending a master class put on by two leaders of the self-empowerment movement. As they travel throughout North America and Europe together, Louise and Cheryl discuss a wide range of topics, including the importance of loving ourselves and our bodies; aging consciously; bringing true prosperity and abundance to the world; manifesting positive relationships--both with family and friends and in the workplace; and facing death in a dignified and peaceful way. These two amazing women are living proof that the spiritual principles they discuss in these pages really work. As you read, you'll discover that you, too, have the ability to create an exceptional life. …