Random house mai 2017 (152 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Armchair adventurers can set sail for the remote Galapagos Islands and learn about the strange and unique animals that live there.The Galapagos Islands are a chain of volcanic islands located on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean. The isolated location of the islands has allowed a vast number of species to develop that are original to each island, such as the marine iguana, the blue-footed booby, the magnificentfrigatebird and of course the giant Galapagos tortoise, which may live to be over one hundred years old. Studied by Charles Darwin during his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle, the island life contributed to his groundbreaking theory of evolution. Today the islands are a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site.This book, part of the New York Times best-selling series, is enhanced by eighty illustrations and a detachable fold-out map complete with four photographs on the back. Hinderliter, John (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kids will love this simple, rhyming Step 1 reader about all kinds of trucks! A brother and sister discover all kinds of trucks as they travel through their own neighborhood, drive on a highway, and visit a county fair! Young vehicle-enthusiasts will take pride in cruising through the simple, rhyming text. Bright, bouncy art will help them along the reading journey.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired picture clues help children decode the story. Yamada, Mike (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney/Pixar Cars 3! Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage! Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own. RH Disney (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Little Golden Book based on Disney/Pixar Cars 3--cruising into theaters June 16, 2017! Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage! Children ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book retelling of the movie. Wu, Vivien (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE INSTANT BESTSELLER An indelible portrait of girls, the women they become, and that moment in life when everything can go horribly wrongONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, The Guardian, Entertainment Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, Financial Times, Esquire, Newsweek, Vogue, Glamour, People, The Huffington Post, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Time Out, BookPage, Publishers Weekly, Slate Northern California, during the violent end of the 1960s. At the start of summer, a lonely and thoughtful teenager, Evie Boyd, sees a group of girls in the park, and is immediately caught by their freedom, their careless dress, their dangerous aura of abandon. Soon, Evie is in thrall to Suzanne, a mesmerizing older girl, and is drawn into the circle of a soon-to-be infamous cult and the man who is its charismatic leader. Hidden in the hills, their sprawling ranch is eerie and run down, but to Evie, it is exotic, thrilling, chargeda place where she feels desperate to be accepted. As she spends more time away from her mother and the rhythms of her daily life, and as her obsession with Suzanne intensifies, Evie does not realize she is coming closer and closer to unthinkable violence.Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Award Shortlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Emma ClineOne of Granta's Best of Young American Novelists Praise for The Girls "Spellbinding . . . a seductive and arresting coming-of-age story."The New York Times Book Review "Extraordinary . . . Debut novels like this are rare, indeed."The Washington Post "Hypnotic."The Wall Street Journal "Gorgeous."Los Angeles Times "Savage."The Guardian "Astonishing."The Boston Globe "Superbly written."James Wood, The New Yorker "Intensely consuming."Richard Ford "A spectacular achievement."Lucy Atkins, The Times "Thrilling."Jennifer Egan "Compelling and startling."The Economist. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE'S JOHN LEONARD PRIZE WINNER OF THE PEN / HEMINGWAY AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION Ghana, eighteenth century: two half sisters are born into different villages, each unaware of the other. One will marry an Englishman and lead a life of comfort in the palatial rooms of the Cape Coast Castle. The other will be captured in a raid on her village, imprisoned in the very same castle, and sold into slavery. One of Oprah s Best Books of the Year, Homegoing follows the parallel paths of these sisters and their descendants through eight generations: from the Gold Coast to the plantations of Mississippi, from the American Civil War to Jazz Age Harlem. Yaa Gyasi s extraordinary novel illuminates slavery s troubled legacy both for those who were taken and those who stayed and shows how the memory of captivity has been inscribed on the soul of our nation.; Nominiert: British Book Award - Book of the Year (Overall), 2018.Nominiert: Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Fiction, 2017.Nominiert: Dylan Thomas Prize, 2017.Ausgezeichnet: PEN/Hemingway Award for Best First Novel, 2017.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Just when you thought it was safe to read an early reader . . . SHARK!This fun Step 1 book about two sharks is a study in opposites. Big Shark has big teeth; Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will they each succeed in finding a tasty snack Little Shark is hoping that he won't become fast food for Big Shark! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. Budgen, Tim (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the delightful world of beloved classic children's author, Beatrix Potter. The perfect book to help prepare your little one to become a kind and caring older sibling, with everyone's favourite mischievous bunny: Peter Rabbit! Peter Rabbit is used to being an only bunny, so he gets quite a surprise when not one, not two, but three baby rabbits join the family! Peter is not at all sure at first how he feels about his new siblings. Mrs Rabbit has thought of names for two of them: Flopsy and Mopsy - but it's Peter who gets to choose the third one! Suddenly he feels important and useful.This is the first title in a new series of very young stories for readers of 2+ set in Peter Rabbit's world. The simple tales will deal with the first experiences and emotions of small children, as seen through the eyes of Beatrix Potter's classic characters.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This brilliant, New York Times bestselling novel from the author of the Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me explores multiple perspectives on the bonds and limits of friendship.Long ago, best friends Bridge, Emily, and Tab made a pact: no fighting. But it s the start of seventh grade, and everything is changing. Emily s new curves are attracting attention, and Tab is suddenly a member of the Human Rights Club. And then there s Bridge. She s started wearing cat ears and is the only one who s still tempted to draw funny cartoons on her homework. It s also the beginning of seventh grade for Sherm Russo. He wonders: what does it mean to fall for a girl as a friend By the time Valentine s Day approaches, the girls have begun to question the bonds and the limits of friendship. Can they grow up without growing apart Sensitively explores togetherness, aloneness, betrayal and love. The New York Times A Boston Globe Horn Book Honor Book for Fiction Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, NPR, and more!; Nominiert: Amelia Bloomer List Recommended Title, 2016.Nominiert: Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, 2016.Nominiert: Notable Children's Books, 2016.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Peter Rabbit is so busy in the garden eating radishes that he doesn't notice a red tail poking out of the bushes . . . Will Peter spot Mr.Tod before it's too late Join Peter Rabbit on this adventure story in this brilliant new board book format with flaps to lift and holes to peep through.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tiffany Aching is a witch alone.Well, that's how she feels. Everyone seems so, apart. People respect her, but also fear her. There are loads of secrets she can't share. And when the Baron dies, and Tiffany is framed for his murder, it's clearer than ever that she is, well . . . not likedNow Tiffany must journey to Ankh-Morpork, to inform the Baron's heir, Roland, of his father's death. But on the way she meets something that likes witches very much . . . a bit too much - an evil ball of spite and malice that has only now woken up.And is out to get witches everywhere . . .'High peaks of imagination'Sunday Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tiffany Aching is going 'into service': to be a lady, no less, a maid in a big house. At least, this is what she tells her parents.Really, Tiffany is going away to learn magic.But making friends with fellow witches is always difficult when an invisible-being-that-cannot-be-killed takes over your body - stealing money, and threatening violence.Tiffany must use all her witchy cunning to reclaim what's hers. Luckily, she has a bit of help. What's tiny, Scottish and blue all over A Nac Mac Feegle of course - the rudest type of fairy, and handy to have in a tight spot . . .'Oodles of dry wit, imagination and shrewdly observed characters'Independent on Sunday.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the ingenious and edgy crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author, with suspense that will keep you guessing to the very last page . . . 'One of the best crime thrillers of the year' Lee Child 'A masterful novel' Harlan Coben 'A bright new star of crime fiction' James Patterson Read the book that inspired the hit series on Prime Video, Troppo _______________________________ 12.46: 13-year-old Claire Bingley stands alone at a bus stop 12.47: Ted Conkaffey parks his car beside her 12.52: Claire is missing . . . Six minutes - that's all it took to ruin Detective Ted Conkaffey's life. Accused but not convicted of Claire's abduction, he escapes north, to the croc-infested wetlands of Crimson Lake.Amanda Pharrell knows what it's like to be public enemy no. 1. Maybe it's her murderous past that makes her so good as a private investigator, tracking lost souls in the wilderness. When it seems that her latest target has a life more shrouded in secrets than her own, she enlists help from the one person in town more hated than she is: Ted Conkaffey.But the residents of Crimson Lake are watching the pair's every move. And for Ted, a man already at breaking point, this town is offering no place to hide . . ._______________________________'A fast-paced, expertly crafted read with a cast of colourful characters' Guardian 'Atmospheric Australian thriller' Grazia.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get ready for the new Warner Bros movie WONKA with the whipple-scrumptious Charlie and the Chocolate Factory sticker activity book! This fun collection of activities includes full colour stickers and classic Quentin Blake artwork.Head inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, where Charlie Bucket, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt and the rest await!In this fun collection of puzzles, you can complete the Oompa-Loompa's favourite songs, help lead Violet Beauregarde to the juicing room, and find all of Mr Wonka's finest products.…

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: Have Their Eyes Tested, Topsy needs to see the optometrist to make sure that she doesn't need glasses. Find out what happens when you have your eyes tested with Topsy and Tim! 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 & Tim remain instantly recognizable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Witches are odd. That much is clear to Tiffany. But she likes them . . . in an odd sort of way. Just as she likes Roland . . . in a friend sort of way (which most certainly isn't odd).But Tiffany hasn't really got time to think about Roland, because she has accidentally danced with Winter himself - the Wintersmith.And now the Wintersmith has a bit of a crush on Tiffany. According to her friend Daft Wullie, if Tiffany kisses the Wintersmith (an awful thought), her nose turns blue and fall off. According to the witches, if she doesn't shake off her admirer, there will never be another springtime . . .'Characteristically entertaining'Sunday Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the blistering first novella from the Booker-shortlisted author of Eileen and My Year of Rest and Relaxation.They said I've done something wrong . And they've just left me down here to starve. Haven't had a drop in days more so.Salem, Massachusetts, 1851: McGlue is in the hold, still too drunk to be sure of his name or situation or orientation - he may have killed a man. That man may have been his best friend. Now, McGlue wants one thing and one thing only: a drink. Because for McGlue, insufferable, terrifying memories accompany sobriety. Asail on the high seas of literary tradition, Ottessa Moshfegh gives us an unforgettable blackguard on a knife-sharp voyage through the fogs of recollection. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER J. R. Ward returns with an all-new tale of paranormal passion in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. The Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to train the best of the best to join them in the deadly battle against the Lessening Society. Among the new recruits, Axe proves to be a cunning and vicious fighterand also a loner isolated because of personal tragedy. When an aristocratic female needs a bodyguard, Axe takes the job, though he's unprepared for the animal attraction that flares between him and the one he is sworn to protect. For Elise, who lost her first cousin to a grisly murder, Axe's dangerous appeal is enticingand possibly a distraction from her grief. But as they delve deeper into her cousin's death, and their physical connection grows into so much more, Axe fears that the secrets he keeps and his tortured conscience will tear them apart. Rhage, the Brother with the biggest heart, knows all about self-punishing, and he wants to help Axe reach his full potential. But when an unexpected arrival threatens Rhage and Mary's new family, he finds himself back in the trenches again, fighting against a destiny that will destroy all he holds most dear. As Axe's past becomes known, and fate seems to be turning against Rhage, both males must reach deepand pray that love, rather than anger, will be their lantern in the darkness.Praise for Blood Vow"Sharp, sexy, and funny."New York Journal of Books"Nonstop action, steamy sexual tension . . . and absorbing characters."BookPage "Packed with quietly gut-wrenching emotions, healing and sacrifice."Under the Covers Praise for J. R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series "Utterly absorbing."Angela Knight "To die for . . . I love this series!"Suzanne Brockmann.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tiffany Aching has finally got her wish.She is a witch (and a respected one, at that). Overworked and underpaid, that's for certain, but a witch nonetheless. Help is at hand though. In the form of young Geoffrey and his goat. Geoffrey wants to be a witch too, and thinks he can save the world by building sheds. Well, everyone has to start somewhere. But as new friends are made, and old ones return, enemies are stirring. With her beloved chalk in jeopardy, Tiffany will face the toughest challenge of her life. There will be a reckoning . . .'Brilliant . . . This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession'Daily Mail.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Determined to stop a rogue terrorist threat, Jack Reacher joins forces with Sergeant Frances Neagleyand the two must combine all their wits if they want to complete the mission alive. Don't miss the hit streaming series Reacher and the upcoming spinoff series Neagley! "Another timely tour de force . . . The taut thriller is textbook [Lee] Child: fast-paced and topical with a 'ripped from the headlines' feel."Minneapolis Star-TribuneIt's 1996, and Reacher is still in the army. In the morning they give him a medal, and in the afternoon they send him back to school. That night he's off the grid. Out of sight, out of mind.Two other men are in the classrooman FBI agent and a CIA analyst. Each is a first-rate operator, each is fresh off a big win, and each is wondering what the hell they are doing there.Then they find out: A Jihadist sleeper cell in Hamburg, Germany, has received an unexpected visitora Saudi courier, seeking safe haven while waiting to rendezvous with persons unknown. A CIA asset, undercover inside the cell, has overheard the courier whisper a chilling message: "The American wants a hundred million dollars."For what And who from Reacher and his two new friends are told to find the American. Reacher recruits the best soldier he has ever worked with: Sergeant Frances Neagley. Their mission heats up in more ways than one, while always keeping their eyes on the prize: If they don't get their man, the world will suffer an epic act of terrorism.From Langley to Hamburg, Jalalabad to Kiev, Night School moves like a bullet through a treacherous landscape of double crosses, faked identities, and new and terrible enemies, as Reacher maneuvers inside the game and outside the law.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This gorgeous little gift book from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say, 'I Love You, Dad!'Dad. you're easy to talk to. even when I am feeling prickly. you are always there. that's why I love you, Dad!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of love and all the ways to tell your dad how much you care. This lovely little book features Eric Carle's colourful artwork of animal dads and babies, with the Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one. The perfect gift for Father's Day, or any day you want to say. I love you, Dad.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The perfect gift for Father's Day, discover all the adventures Spot has with his Dad.Spot and his Dad have lots of fun together; they play football, fly kites and feed ducks! Spot and his Dad love each other very much, and are always thinking of exciting things to do together. This is the perfect book to read with your little one on Father's Day, or throughout the year.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Calcutta 1919, every truth has a price.Desperate for a fresh start, Captain Sam Wyndham arrives to take up an important post in Calcutta's police force.He is soon called to the scene of a horrifying murder. The victim was a senior official, and a note left in his mouth warns the British to leave India - or else.With the stability of the Empire under threat, Wyndham and Sergeant 'Surrender-not' Banerjee must solve the case quickly. But there are some who will do anything to stop them.If you loved A Rising Man, discover the rest of the Wyndham and Banerjee series:A Necessary EvilSmoke and AshesDeath in the EastThe Shadows of MenThe Burning Grounds\*\* A SUNDAY TIMES 100 BEST CRIME NOVELS AND THRILLERS SINCE 1945\*\*'An exceptional historical crime novel' C.J. Sansom'Does for the Raj what Philip Kerr did for the Reich' The Times'Highly entertaining' Daily Telegraph; Nominiert: Jhalak Prize, 2017.Nominiert: HWA Goldsboro Debut Crown, 2017.Nominiert: Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award, 2017.Ausgezeichnet: CWA Endeavour Historical Dagger, 2017.Nominiert: Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, 2018.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\* THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER \*\*Discover the dystopian novel behind the award-winning TV series before you read the 2019 Booker Prize-winning sequel The Testaments'I believe in the resistance as I believe there can be no light without shadow; or rather, no shadow unless there is also light.'Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state in what was formerly known as the United States. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford - her assigned name, Offred, means 'of Fred'. She has only one function: to breed. If Offred refuses to enter into sexual servitude to repopulate a devastated world, she will be hanged. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire. As she recalls her pre-revolution life in flashbacks, Offred must navigate through the terrifying landscape of torture and persecution in the present day, and between two men upon which her future hangs.Masterfully conceived and executed, this haunting vision of the future places Margaret Atwood at the forefront of dystopian fiction.'As relevant today as it was when Atwood wrote it.no television event has hit such a nerve .' Guardian READ THE TESTAMENTS, THE BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING SEQUEL TO THE HANDMAID'S TALE, TODAY.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if you found a dinosaur in your own backyard Get ready to raise a baby dinosaur in the Dino Files series! When Frank's grandma finds the fossil of a dinosaur egg, it's an amazing discovery. Even more amazing When that egg hatches! Now Frank and his cousin Samantha need to figure out how to take care of a baby dinosaur. They know what he eats. (Lettuce, NOT cookies.) They know he can't be left alone. (He makes BIG messes.) But do they know how to keep him a secret This fun chapter book series is perfect for kids who love to laugh out loud while learning about dinosaurs. Back matter includes a glossary of dino terms. Reviews: "T. rexsized fun! McAnulty combines a pitch-perfect voice, fascinating science, exciting adventure, and laugh-out-loud humor, creating a wildly entertaining page-turner." Middle Shelf "A fresh take on a fossilized premise, this will appeal to dino fans and readers with their own nerd badge." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "There will always be kids fascinated by dinosaurs, and this is just the series for them." Booklist. Boldt, Mike (illustrator).…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Grumpy Frog is not grumpy. He loves green, and he loves to hop, and he loves winning. But what happens when Grumpy Frog doesn't win, or encounters - horror of horrors - a Pink Rabbit Join Grumpy Frog as he learns about compromise and tolerance, friendship and the power of saying sorry. A hilarious book with a twist in the tail about getting - and getting rid of - the grumps from New York Times best-selling author, Ed Vere.; Bilderbuch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What's bigger than a digger Bigger than a dinosaur DIGGERSAURS are bigger - see them build and hear them ROAR!The DIGGERSAURS are busy building something - what could it be Children will fall in love with these huge, colourful, lovable beasts as the wonderfully read-aloud rhyming story unfolds. And there are lots of funny details to spot along the way.Also by Michael Whaite:Diggersaurs Explore 100 Dogs- Winner: Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards- Best Picture Book and Children's Book of the Year! 100 Cats ; Bilderbuch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - BEFORE THE MAN BECAME THE LEGEND.BEFORE THE BOY BECAME THE MAN.James is back in Steve Cole's fourth and final blistering Young Bond adventure . . . James is on home soil when he receives a package with a message from beyond the grave. The package's mysterious contents put James at the heart of a long-running plot that, if it runs its course, will paint London's streets red with blood. Not only will James have to fight to stay alive and save the country he loves, but to clear the Bond family name, which he holds so dear. The stakes couldn't be higher, and James doesn't know who he can trust . . . Books in the series:1. SHOOT TO KILL2. HEADS YOU DIE3. STRIKE LIGHTNING4. RED NEMESIS.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tilly is seven and a half - and about to make history.When Tilly's dad builds a time machine in the shed there's only one place she really wants to go: back to her sixth birthday party, when she ate too many cupcakes and her mummy was still here.But then something goes wrong! Tilly's dad gets stuck in the past and only she can save him . . . Will they make it back in time for tea. Noble, Danny (illustrator).…