Random house sep 2009 (14 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Probably more people have shed tears over the last page of A Town Like Alice than about any other novel in the English language. remarkable' Guardian Jean Paget is just twenty years old and working in Malaya when the Japanese invasion begins.When she is captured she joins a group of other European women and children whom the Japanese force to march for miles through the jungle - an experience that leads to the deaths of many.Due to her courageous spirit and ability to speak Malay, Jean takes on the role of leader of the sorry gaggle of prisoners and many end up owing their lives to her indomitable spirit. While on the march, the group run into some Australian prisoners, one of whom, Joe Harman, helps them steal some food, and is horrifically punished by the Japanese as a result.After the war, Jean tracks Joe down in Australia and together they begin to dream of surmounting the past and transforming his one-horse outback town into a thriving community like Alice Springs.With an introduction by Eric Lomax, author of The Railway ManLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -After the war is over, a radioactive cloud begins to sweep southwards on the winds, gradually poisoning everything in its path. An American submarine captain is among the survivors left sheltering in Australia, preparing with the locals for the inevitable. Despite his memories of his wife, he becomes close to a young woman struggling to accept the harsh realities of their situation. Then a faint Morse code signal is picked up, transmitting from the United States and the submarine must set sail through the bleak ocean to search for signs of life.On the Beach is Nevil Shute's most powerful novel. Both gripping and intensely moving, its impact is unforgettable.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 312 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 695 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -\*\*DETECTIVE HOLE IS NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES\*\*Harry Hole faces a new rising enemy.'A page-turner you won't want to put down' Time OutHarry knows he shouldn't get involved.A report of a rare and unusual gun - a type favoured by assassins - being smuggled into the country sparks Detective Harry Hole's interest.Evil is closer to home than he knows.Then a former WW2 Nazi sympathizer is found with his throat cut. Next, someone close to Harry is murdered. Why had she been trying to reach Harry on the night she was killed As Harry's investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the killer is hell-bent on serving his own justice. And while the link between the cases remains a mystery, one thing is certain: he must be stopped.But can Harry stop him in time \*JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 60 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE\*Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 618 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The twentieth anniversary edition of the classic story of an incredible group of students and the teacher who inspired them, featuring updates on the students' lives, new journal entries, and an introduction by Erin GruwellNow a public television documentary, Freedom Writers: Stories from the HeartIn 1994, an idealistic first-year teacher in Long Beach, California, named Erin Gruwell confronted a room of "unteachable, at-risk" students. She had intercepted a note with an ugly racial caricature and angrily declared that this was precisely the sort of thing that led to the Holocaust. She was met by uncomprehending looksnone of her students had heard of one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. So she rebooted her entire curriculum, using treasured books such as Anne Frank's diary as her guide to combat intolerance and misunderstanding. Her students began recording their thoughts and feelings in their own diaries, eventually dubbing themselves the "Freedom Writers."Consisting of powerful entries from the students' diaries and narrative text by Erin Gruwell, The Freedom Writers Diary is an unforgettable story of how hard work, courage, and determination changed the lives of a teacher and her students. In the two decades since its original publication, the book has sold more than one million copies and inspired a major motion picture Freedom Writers. And now, with this twentieth-anniversary edition, readers are brought up to date on the lives of the Freedom Writers, as they blend indispensable takes on social issues with uplifting stories of attending collegeand watch their own children follow in their footsteps. The Freedom Writers Diary remains a vital read for anyone who believes in second chances.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 448 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Descriptive writing of a high order. this is an extremely intelligent book' The TimesJoin Douglas Adams, bestselling and beloved author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and zoologist Mark Carwardine on an adventure in search of the world's most endangered and exotic creatures.In this book, Adams' self-proclaimed favourite of his own works, the pair encounter animals in imminent peril: the giant Komodo dragon of Indonesia, the lovable kakapo of New Zealand, the blind river dolphins of China, the white rhinos of Zaire, the rare birds of Mauritius island in the Indian Ocean and the alien-like aye-aye of Madagascar. Inimitably witty and poignant, Last Chance to See is both a celebration of our most extraordinary creatures and a warning about what we have to lose if we do not act soon. Featuring a fantastic new foreword by the authors' long-time friend Stephen Fry, and an afterword from Mark Carwardine that considers what has changed since the book was first published, Last Chance to See feels more urgent than ever before.'Douglas Adams' genius was in using comedy to make serious points about the world' IndependentPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER This collectible Dr. Seuss boxed set is perfect for inspiring a love of reading, with five classic hardcover books featuring favorite characters like The Cat in the Hat, Sam-I-Am, and more in one giftable set!Beginner Books have been making reading fun for SEVENTY YEARS!An ideal gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds, this collection of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss will be cherished by young and old alike.This five-book boxed set includes the following titles:The Cat in the HatHop on PopFox in SocksGreen Eggs and HamOne Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 360 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -After the war is over, a radioactive cloud begins to sweep southwards on the winds, gradually poisoning everything in its path. An American submarine captain is among the survivors left sheltering in Australia, preparing with the locals for the inevitable. Despite his memories of his wife, he becomes close to a young woman struggling to accept the harsh realities of their situation. Then a faint Morse code signal is picked up, transmitting from the United States and the submarine must set sail through the bleak ocean to search for signs of life.On the Beach is Nevil Shute's most powerful novel. Both gripping and intensely moving, its impact is unforgettable. 312 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Probably more people have shed tears over the last page of A Town Like Alice than about any other novel in the English language. remarkable' Guardian Jean Paget is just twenty years old and working in Malaya when the Japanese invasion begins.When she is captured she joins a group of other European women and children whom the Japanese force to march for miles through the jungle - an experience that leads to the deaths of many.Due to her courageous spirit and ability to speak Malay, Jean takes on the role of leader of the sorry gaggle of prisoners and many end up owing their lives to her indomitable spirit. While on the march, the group run into some Australian prisoners, one of whom, Joe Harman, helps them steal some food, and is horrifically punished by the Japanese as a result.After the war, Jean tracks Joe down in Australia and together they begin to dream of surmounting the past and transforming his one-horse outback town into a thriving community like Alice Springs.With an introduction by Eric Lomax, author of The Railway Man Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -\*\*DETECTIVE HOLE IS NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES\*\*Harry Hole faces a new rising enemy.'A page-turner you won't want to put down' Time OutHarry knows he shouldn't get involved.A report of a rare and unusual gun - a type favoured by assassins - being smuggled into the country sparks Detective Harry Hole's interest.Evil is closer to home than he knows.Then a former WW2 Nazi sympathizer is found with his throat cut. Next, someone close to Harry is murdered. Why had she been trying to reach Harry on the night she was killed As Harry's investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the killer is hell-bent on serving his own justice. And while the link between the cases remains a mystery, one thing is certain: he must be stopped.But can Harry stop him in time \*JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 60 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE\* 618 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The twentieth anniversary edition of the classic story of an incredible group of students and the teacher who inspired them, featuring updates on the students' lives, new journal entries, and an introduction by Erin GruwellNow a public television documentary, Freedom Writers: Stories from the HeartIn 1994, an idealistic first-year teacher in Long Beach, California, named Erin Gruwell confronted a room of "unteachable, at-risk" students. She had intercepted a note with an ugly racial caricature and angrily declared that this was precisely the sort of thing that led to the Holocaust. She was met by uncomprehending looksnone of her students had heard of one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. So she rebooted her entire curriculum, using treasured books such as Anne Frank's diary as her guide to combat intolerance and misunderstanding. Her students began recording their thoughts and feelings in their own diaries, eventually dubbing themselves the "Freedom Writers."Consisting of powerful entries from the students' diaries and narrative text by Erin Gruwell, The Freedom Writers Diary is an unforgettable story of how hard work, courage, and determination changed the lives of a teacher and her students. In the two decades since its original publication, the book has sold more than one million copies and inspired a major motion picture Freedom Writers. And now, with this twentieth-anniversary edition, readers are brought up to date on the lives of the Freedom Writers, as they blend indispensable takes on social issues with uplifting stories of attending collegeand watch their own children follow in their footsteps. The Freedom Writers Diary remains a vital read for anyone who believes in second chances. 448 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER This collectible Dr. Seuss boxed set is perfect for inspiring a love of reading, with five classic hardcover books featuring favorite characters like The Cat in the Hat, Sam-I-Am, and more in one giftable set!Beginner Books have been making reading fun for SEVENTY YEARS!An ideal gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds, this collection of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss will be cherished by young and old alike.This five-book boxed set includes the following titles:The Cat in the HatHop on PopFox in SocksGreen Eggs and HamOne Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children. 360 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLA little boy is snatched at the gate of his home while he waits for his lift to school.An ex-con struggling to go straight finds himself drawn back into a criminal ring.A young woman hovers between life and death.Detective Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler is called in to investigate. But with dead ends mounting up and time running out, has he taken on a case so complex it threatens to defeat him 'All the ingredients for the perfect English crime novel' Daily MailDiscover the second edge-of-your seat novel in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series that over ONE MILLION readers have devouredPetersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 503 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Serrailler, Hill's brilliant detective, is the central character in the great writer's crime fiction novels' CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALLA little boy is snatched at the gate of his home while he waits for his lift to school.An ex-con struggling to go straight finds himself drawn back into a criminal ring.A young woman hovers between life and death.Detective Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler is called in to investigate. But with dead ends mounting up and time running out, has he taken on a case so complex it threatens to defeat him 'All the ingredients for the perfect English crime novel' Daily MailDiscover the second edge-of-your seat novel in the bestselling Simon Serrailler series that over ONE MILLION readers have devoured 503 pp. Englisch.…