Random house jun 2009 (53 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A masterwork of American literature from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Age of Innocence.A marked departure from Edith Wharton s usual ironic contemplation of the fashionable New York society to which she belonged, Ethan Frome is a sharply etched portrait of the simple inhabitants of a nineteenth-century New England village. The protagonist, Ethan Frome, is a man tormented by a passionate love for his ailing wife s young cousin. Trapped by the bonds of marriage and the fear of public condemnation, he is ultimately destroyed by that which offers him the greatest chance at happiness.Like The House of Mirth and many of Edith Wharton s other novels, Ethan Frome centers on the power of local convention to smother the growth of the individual. Written with stark simplicity, this powerful and tragic novel has long been considered one of Wharton s greatest works.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Once upon a time, on the edge of a big dark forest there lived a little girl called Goldilocks. You have probably heard of her If so, you will know three things: she was small, she had lots of golden curls and she had far too much curiosity for her own good. So when Goldilocks discovers an intriguing wooden cottage deep in the forest, she just can't resist peeking inside. Now why would there be one, two, three of everything . . . Lauren Child brings her trademark innovative approach to this wonderfully warm and witty retelling of the classic cautionary tale, and adds her own clever twist. Following the success of The Princess and the Pea, she once again joins forces with award-winning portrait photographer Polly Borland, whose stunning photography brings this truly original picture book startlingly to life. They are joined by a talented theatre designer, Emily Jenkins, who has designed and created an enchanting hand-crafted miniature world. The sets for the book took over a year to make. The doll-sized cottage, complete with winding staircase, stands about a metre tall. Real turf was grown for the roof. Special wallpaper and fabrics were designed and printed, featuring woodland motifs. Exquisite miniature furniture, including the three bears' beds, chairs and porridge bowls, were carved, crafted and painted by Emily and her team of designers. Tiny slippers were sewn, cushions stuffed and bed linen edged and folded. The tiny spoons were carved specially - even the porridge is real!The cast of characters were made by world-famous doll maker, R. John Wright, whose dolls and bears sell to collectors all over the world. Goldilocks is 30 centimetres tall and made of soft felt with hand-painted features; her golden locks are made of the softest mohair. She arrived from America complete with a tiny hand-woven basket of felt daisies, which you can see her carrying in the book. Mother, Father and Baby Bear are all made from the softest fur and have tiny resin claws. Father Bear arrived with a hand-carved wooden pipe, which, if you look very closely, you can spot in the pictures, warming by the fire.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Spud's nearly 15 and although he is no longer the youngest or the smallest in his dorm, his second year at boarding school is beset with women trouble, misguided late-night adventures and excruciating family visits. With his dreams of a stage career in tatters after a disastrous house play production of Noah's Ark, Spud, armed with only his wits and his diary, invites us to delve further into the mind of a boy who discovers that the long path to manhood is never easy. especially when all around him the madness continues.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - EVER WONDERED . . .Why we have tonsils Is there any cream in cream crackers Why is the sea blue And if kangaroos keep their babies in their pouches, what happens to all the poo ! Mitch Symons answers all these crazy questions and plenty more in this wonderfully funny and addictive book for children from 8 to 80!And yes, eating bogeys is good for you . . . but only your own.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mission: SurvivalLocation : The Sahara DesertDangers : Diamond smugglers; heatstroke; scorpionsAfter being forced to parachute out of a smugglers' plane, teenage adventurer Beck Granger is about to face his toughest survival challenge yet - the Sahara Desert. Blistering sun, shifting sand dunes, and no water for hundreds of miles . . .Can he survive the heat and make it out alive. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Am 17. August 1988 explodiert wenige Minuten nach dem Start in Richtung Islamabad das Flugzeug des pakistanischen Präsidenten Zia ul-Haq. An Bord befinden sich neben dem Militärdiktator und treuesten Verbündeten der USA im Afghanistankrieg auch einige seiner ranghöchsten Generäle und der US-Botschafter Arnold Raphel. Bis heute ist es eine der großen offenen Fragen in der gewaltreichen Geschichte Pakistans, ob es sich bei dem mysteriösen Absturz um einen Unfall oder um ein Attentat handelte.Mohammed Hanif greift dieses Ereignis auf und entwickelt daraus einen Roman mit anarchischer Komik und schwarzem Humor. Hatte die CIA ihre Finger im Spiel Waren es pakistanische Generäle, unglücklich über ihre bevorstehende Pensionierung Geschah es wegen des Fluches einer blinden Frau Oder durch ein Geschenk der All Pakistan Mango Farmers Cooperative Auch könnte der Erzähler, der Luftwaffenkadett Ali Shigri, verantwortlich gewesen sein, der eigene Pläne verfolgt. Ebenso sein Freund Obaid, der jede Frage des Lebens mit einem Spritzer Eau de Toilette und einem Rilke-Zitat beantwortet und plötzlich verschwindet. Oder ist es am Ende doch Leutnant Bannon, der aus seinem Vietnamtrauma in Marihuanaträume fällt Eine Kiste explodierender Mangos ist eine vielschichtige und brillant erzählte Satire über Männer, Macht und Militär, die vor dem historischen Hintergrund auch die Strukturen und Verstrickungen der gegenwärtigen globalen Politik aufdeckt.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersSouth Bay High's Jayd Jackson finally has her own ride, but that sure doesn't mean her troubles are over. . .These days, Jayd just can't seem to get a break. Her car is more trouble than it's worth; her girl Mickey is being forced to attend continuation school; and Rah and his ex Sandy are still arguing.Despite these distractions, Jayd concentrates on making potions for hair and developing her own signature braid technique, which is getting her a lot of respect and money. But then school starts up again, and with it comes more drama. If Jayd wants to keep it all under control, she'll have to look deep into herself and take her destiny into her own hands. . .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell takes readers to a place where what you see can't be believed in this pulse-punding thriller.DA Monique Lamont has a special job for Massachusetts state investigator Win Garano. As part of a new public relations campaign about the dangers of declining neighborhoods, Lamont is sending Win to Watertown to come up with a "drama," and she thinks she knows just the case that will serve. Garano is skeptical because he knows that Watertown is also the home base for a loose association of municipal police departments called the FRONT, set up so they aren't dependent on the statemuch to Lamont's anger. Win senses a much deeper agendabut has no idea just how deep it goes. In the days that follow, he'll find Lamont's task. and the places it leads him, will resemble a house of mirrorseverywhere he turns, he's not quite sure if what he's seeing is true.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Money's been tight ever since Bree Winston Beaufort inherited Savannah's haunted law firm Beaufort & Company along with its less-than-angelic staff. But she's finally going to tackle a case that pays the bills representing a spoiled girl who stole someone's Girl Scout cookie money. But soon enough she finds that her client's departed millionaire father needs help too. Can she help an unsavory father/daughter duo and make a living off of the living.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper comes a novel of romantic intrigue about a pop music sensation with an unforgettable voiceand a secret past she keeps hidden even from the man she loves.What makes Saber Duncan sing with such passion Her sensual voice moves women to tears and makes men want to go out and slay dragons to get close to her. Yet a few years ago this budding superstar was just another lightweight pop diva. So what changed As her would-be biographer Travis Foxx embarks on a quest to uncover the painful secret in Saber's past, a mutual attraction intensifies. But he finds himself blocked at every turn by the walls she has thrown up to guard herself from outsiders. On a visit to her friend's Arizona hideaway for some much-needed R&R, Saber finds her carefully constructed defenses crumbling as bonds of trust begin to form between her and headstrong, persistent Travis. But will the arrival of a mysterious man from Saber's former life wreck the new one they hope to build together Sometimes starting over means revealing everything about your past. Visit.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cop and conjurer of demons, she s a woman in danger of losing control to a power that could kill. . . .Why me Why now That s what Beaulac, Louisiana, detective Kara Gillian was asking herself when an angelic creature named Rhyzkahl unexpectedly appeared during a routine summoning. Kara was hoping to use her occult skills to catch a serial killer, but never had she conjured anything like this unearthly beautiful and unspeakably powerful being whose very touch set off exquisite new dimensions of pleasure. But can she enlist his aid in helping her stop a killer who s already claimed the lives and souls of thirteen people And should she The Symbol Man is a nightmare that the city thought had ended three years ago. Now he s back for an encore and leaving every indication on the flesh of his victims that he, too, is well versed in demonic lore.Kara may be the only cop on Beaulac s small force able to stop the killer, but it is her first homicide case. Yet with Rhyzkahl haunting her dreams, and a handsome yet disapproving FBI agent dogging her waking footsteps, she may be in way over her head. . . .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet the happy crafter who believes every mystery should be unraveled.Molly Pink's crochet group has a new mystery on their hands when they find a paper bag that contains a note that speaks of remorse, a diary entry of the sorrow of parting, and a complicated piece of filet crochet that offers an obscure clue in pictures. Things get even more complicated when they find the talented crocheter-murdered by a box of poisoned marzipan apples.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heartwarming board books about gay parents! A great purchase for new parents and new babies alike, and the perfect gift to show your love for daddy, pappa and more! Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together. Share the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children in this hearttwearming story of family. Carol Thompson (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Read Rachel Caine's posts on the Penguin BlogIn the small college town of Morganville, vampires and humans lived in (relative) peace-until all the rules got rewritten when the evil vampire Bishop arrived, looking for the lost book of vampire secrets. He's kept a death grip on the town ever since. Now an underground resistance is brewing, and in order to contain it, Bishop must go to even greater lengths. He vows to obliterate the town and all its inhabitants-the living and the undead. Claire Danvers and her friends are the only ones who stand in his way. But even if they defeat Bishop, will the vampires ever be content to go back to the old rules, after having such a taste of power.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When a mysterious gunman takes a class hostage, the rest of Mia's school is evacuated. But Mia is determined to stay behind. She knows it's a life or death situation but there's something she fears more than dying. Mia thinks she might know who the gunman is, and, if she's right, then she may be the only one who can save her schoolmates. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When the groom's ex is found dead before the 'I Do's, Sophie Winston vows to catch the killer before her sister's wedding ends in disaster in the second Domestic Diva mystery. Sophie Winston's sister, Hannah, is getting married-again! And if you ask Sophie, her future brother-in-law is no prince. But is he a killer That's the question on everyone's mind when his ex-wife is found hanging from a pergola. This is one event Sophie and her sister hadn't planned on. As hidden family secrets begin to come to light, Sophie finds the list of suspects is almost as long as the list of wedding guests. Will the real killer be seated on the groom's side or the bride's Or will he be standing at the altar Either way, Sophie must solve the murder in time to stop her sister from making the biggest-and possibly the last-mistake of her life.Includes delicious recipes and entertaining tips.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the four years since her husband's death, midwife Sarah Brandt has become an angel of mercy in the tenements of turn-of-the-century New York. Now, Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy has taken up the task of solving the murder of Dr. Tom Brandt. But the shocking revelation he discovers may destroy Sarah-and Malloy's hopes for any future with her.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!Several years have passed since the apprentice and his master, Will and Halt, first met, and Will is finally a full-fledged Ranger with his own fief to look after. The fief seems sleepy boring, even until Lord Syron, master of a castle far in the north, is struck down by a mysterious illness. Joined by his friend Alyss, Will is suddenly thrown headfirst into an extraordinary adventure, investigating fears of sorcery and trying to determine who is loyal to Lord Syron. As Will battles growing hysteria, traitors, and most of all, time, Alyss is taken hostage, and Will is forced to make a desperate choice between his mission and his friend.Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, T.H. White's The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini's Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the theory of 'deliberative democracy' to the politics of the 'third way', the present Zeitgeist is characterized by attempts to deny what Chantal Mouffe contends is the inherently conflictual nature of democratic politics. Far from being signs of progress, such ideas constitute a serious threat to democratic institutions. Taking issue with John Rawls and Jürgen Habermas on one side, and the political tenets of Blair, Clinton and Schröder on the other, Mouffe brings to the fore the paradoxical nature of modern liberal democracy in which the category of the 'adversary' plays a central role. She draws on the work of Wittgenstein, Derrida, and the provocative theses of Carl Schmitt, to propose a new understanding of democracy which acknowledges the ineradicability of antagonism in its workings. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Georgina Kincaid has been a bad, bad succubus. . . . . .which should be a good thing. But lately, thanks to her foul mood over breaking up with bestselling writer Seth Mortensen, she's been so wicked that Seattle's über-demon Jerome, decides to 'outsource' Georgina to a rival--and have her spy for him in the process. Being exiled to the frozen north--okay, Vancouver--and leaving Seth in the cozy clutches of his new girlfriend is unpleasant enough. Then Jerome is kidnapped, and all immortals under his control mysteriously lose their powers. One bright spot: with her life-sucking ability gone, there's nothing to keep Georgina from getting down and dirty with Seth--nothing apart from his girlfriend that is. Now, as the supernatural population starts turning on itself, a newly mortal Georgina must rescue her boss and figure out who's been playing them--or all hell will break loose. . . Praise for Richelle Mead and her Succubus series. . . 'Richelle Mead delivers sexy action and tongue-in-cheek hellish humor--if damnation is this fun, sign me up!' --Lilith Saintcrow, author of The Devil's Right Hand 'This is one of those series I'm going to keep following.' --Jim Butcher, New York Times bestselling author 'The mix of supernatural mystery, romance, and reluctant succubus is great fun.' --Locus 'Mead cooks up an appetizing debut that blends romantic suspense with a fresh twist on the paranormal, accented with eroticism.' --Booklist. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this lively narrative history, Robert H. Patton, grandson of the World War II battlefield legend, tells a sweeping tale of courage, capitalism, naval warfare, and international political intrigue set on the high seas during the American Revolution. Patriot Pirates highlights the obscure but pivotal role played by colonial privateers in defeating Britain in the American Revolution. American privateering-essentially legalized piracy-began with a ragtag squadron of New England schooners in 1775. It quickly erupted into a massive seaborne insurgency involving thousands of money-mad patriots plundering Britain's maritime trade throughout Atlantic. Patton's extensive research brings to life the extraordinary adventures of privateers as they hammered the British economy, infuriated the Royal Navy, and humiliated the crown.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lindsay Renee Westbrook-Taylor is a young Christian girl who meets the love of her life at age sixteen. Shaun is gorgeous, generous, intelligent-and he's a Detroit drug dealer. Lindsay is smart enough to know that Shaun's lifestyle is dangerous and unpredictable, but what can she say She loves him. Lindsay struggles between her commitment to God and her love for Shaun. Having been deserted at an early age by her father, Lindsay is determined to do whatever it takes to hold on to the one man in her life who promises her unconditional love. She defies her mother, ignores the advice of her best friend, and puts her entire family at risk, all the while holding loosely to her faith. During their thirteen-year relationship (including eight years of marriage) Lindsay has to deal with baby mama drama from Shaun's ex, infidelity, betrayal, and all the usual abuse associated with loving a man of the streets. For Lindsay, will there ever be a point when enough is more than too much Find out as you journey through life, love, and death with His Woman, His Wife, His Widow. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After more than twenty years of life in London, Jean and Mark Hubbard decamp to a remote tropical island in the Indian Ocean. But when Jean, a health columnist, discovers a salacious love letter addressed to her husband, she realizes that she has misdiagnosed some acute pathologies in her own life. The long idyll of their mutual ease is over - and a new quest has just begun. Looking for answers, Jean goes undercover with a surreptitious correspondence that propels her on to alarming and illuminating adventures of her own. Isabel Fonseca explores the impulses that color and disrupt our lives even as they reveal, ever more clearly, the nature of love.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Georgina Kincaid ist ein böser, böser Succubus geworden. was eigentlich eine gute Sache sein sollte. Aber sie ist schlechter Laune nach der Trennung von ihrem Freund Seth und zwar so schlechter Laune, dass Über-Dämon Jerome beschließt, Georgina als Spitzel bei einem Rivalen einzusetzen, um sie für eine Zeit los zu werden. Doch dann wird Jerome entführt, und alle Unsterblichen unter seine Kontrolle verlieren ihre geheimnisvolle Kräfte. Und schon findet sich Georgina mitten in einer finsteren Verschwörung wieder.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Never in Lola's wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend! So when Storm, a fluffy black and white shih-tzu puppy, suddenly appears, Lola's lonely school days come into a whole magical class of their own.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A world of puppy adventure from the author of the Magic Kitten series, which has sold over a million copies!Never in Madison's wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend!So when Storm, a tiny beagle puppy with a fluffy white muzzle, magically appears Madison feels like the most special girl in the whole world! Who better to help her discover an amazing surprise at the bottom of the garden. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The "exquisite and haunting" (Booklist) collection of poems built around the language and mystique of American captivity narratives in which Sheck enters the vivid life we live inside our own minds and selves, and takes us into the mysterious underside of consciousness and selfhood.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A 'brilliant' (Los Angeles Times) novel of ancient Rome--a realm of tyrants and slaves, of dark intrigues and seething passions--and the early years of Julius Caesar, the man who would become the most powerful ruler on Earth 'An absorbing portrait of ancient Roman life and history, well written and full of suspense--even for those who know the ending.'--Kirkus Reviews >With Emperor: The Gates of Rome, Conn Iggulden presents a grand romantic tale of coming-of-age in the Roman Empire and a vibrant portrait of the early years of a man who would become one of the most influential rulers in ancient history: Julius Caesar. Ancient Rome comes to vivid life in Conn Iggulden's Emperor series: THE GATES OF ROME - THE DEATH OF KINGS - THE FIELD OF SWORDS - THE GODS OF WAR - THE BLOOD OF GODS.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey, "one of the most successful Black authors of the last quarter-century"\* explores the depths of desire in this sensual blockbuster. Born in Trinidad and living in Atlanta after a relationship gone bad, Nia Simone Bijou is an ambitious writer who has it all. Except for the one thing that'll give her the control she craves-and the power she deserves: absolute, uninhibited sexual satisfaction. Now, in the sweltering days and nights of summer, the heat is on. Nia's fantasies will become a reality-with man after man after man. She will shatter the limits of erotic love. She will open herself up to experiences she never dared before. And as her fantasies begin to spin out of control, she'll discover the unexpected price of the extreme.\*The New York Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - They were orphans, Chris and Saulraised in a Philadelphia school for boys, bonded by friendship, and devoted to a mysterious man called Eliot. He visited them and brought them candy. He treated them like sons. He trained them to be assassins. Now he is trying desperately to have them killed.Spanning the globe and full of heart-stopping action, The Brotherhood of the Rose is an astonishing novel of fierce loyalty and violent betrayal, of murders planned and coolly executed, of revenge bitterly, urgently desired.…