simon schuster aug 2017 (43 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this first electrifying novel of the acclaimed Track series from Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Awardwinning author Jason Reynolds.Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track teama team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Running. That's all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasonsit all started with running away from his father, who, when Ghost was a very little boy, chased him and his mother through their apartment, then down the street, with a loaded gun, aiming to kill. Since then, Ghost has been the one causing problemsand running away from themuntil he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medalist who sees something in Ghost: crazy natural talent. If Ghost can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. Can Ghost harness his raw talent for speed, or will his past finally catch up to him Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 181 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this first electrifying novel of the acclaimed Track series from Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Awardwinning author Jason Reynolds.Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track teama team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Running. That's all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasonsit all started with running away from his father, who, when Ghost was a very little boy, chased him and his mother through their apartment, then down the street, with a loaded gun, aiming to kill. Since then, Ghost has been the one causing problemsand running away from themuntil he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medalist who sees something in Ghost: crazy natural talent. If Ghost can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. Can Ghost harness his raw talent for speed, or will his past finally catch up to him.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Kurilla, Renée (illustrator). Neuware - In this first novel in a brand-new chapter book series, eight-year-old Ada Lace--who has a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries--teams up with her best friend, Nina, to find a missing dog. Illustrations.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join Miffy as she sets off to visit an old friend in this adorable addition to the collectible, classic Miffy series. Miffy is a bit nervous to be travelling alone for the first time, but there's lots to do at her friend's house when she arrives for a visit. They are soon having a lovely time playing chase and hide-and-seek. Miffy even tries out some roller skates! No wonder they are so tired at the end of such a busy day! Sensitively translated by award-winning poet Tony Mitton, this charming Miffy story will delight children and adults alike. First published in 1955, Miffy was created by celebrated Dutch artist Dick Bruna. Bruna's distinctive, simple style has enchanted children for generations and over 85 million copies of the books have been sold in over 50 languages since first publication.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Miffy does something very naughty indeed in this adorable addition to the collectible, classic Miffy series. Miffy is entranced by some brightly coloured toffees and just can't help secretly taking some when she visits the shop. But Miffy knows that stealing is wrong and, with the help of Mother Bunny, soon makes amends. Sensitively translated by award-winning poet Tony Mitton, this charming Miffy story will delight children and adults alike. First published in 1955, Miffy was created by celebrated Dutch artist Dick Bruna. Bruna's distinctive, simple style has enchanted children for generations and over 85 million copies of the books have been sold in over 50 languages since first publication.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece!As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber.at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the One Piece, said to be the greatest treasure in the world.Luffy and crew land on Whole Cake Island to take back Sanji! Meanwhile, the preparations continue for Sanji's weddingincluding the arrival of the groom's family! It's gonna take more than luck for the Straw Hats to survive against the forces of Big Mom and rescue their crewmate!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet Izzy Gizmo afabulously feisty new character from Pip Jones (Squishy McFluff; Daddy's Sandwich)brought brilliantly to life with exuberant and detailed illustrations from the best-selling illustrator of TheDetective Dog, Sara Ogilvie.Izzy Gizmo, a girl who LOVED to invent,carried her tool bag wherever she wentin case she discovered a thing to be mended,or a gadget to tweak to make to make it more splendid.Izabelle Gizmo just loves to invent, but her inventions never seem to work the way she wants them to. And that makes her really CROSS! When she finds a crow with a broken wing she just has to help. But will she be able to put her frustrations to one side and help her new friend to fly again Shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize 2017, this empowering book is perfect for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Join Izzy and Fixer for more machine mayhem in the brilliant follow-up story,Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention. 'Jones's loping, engaging rhymes and Ogilvie's vivacious images evoke both inspiration and frustration' The Guardian 'If you're looking for a new book with a determined, strong female role model then this is for you.' Being a Mummy blog 'A lovely story of ingenuity and determination.' Parents in Touch 'I doubt many will fail to fall for Izzy and her mechanical mind. Pip Jones' rhyming narrative is a cracker to read aloud and Sara Ogilvie's imagination must be almost as fertile as young Izzy's? A real riot.' Red Reading Hub blog.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER The twisty and darkly compelling thriller, European bestseller and RICHARD & JUDY BOOKCLUB PICK that will keep you up all night.'The rock cast a sharp, dark shadow over a shape huddled on the ground. Please don't let it be the boy, Colomba thought. Her silent prayer didn't go unanswered. The corpse belonged to the mother.'Dante Torre spent eleven young years in captivity - held by a man known only as The Father - before outwitting his abductor. Now working for the police force, Torre's methods are unorthodox but his brilliance is clear. When a young child goes missing in similar circumstances in Rome, Torre must confront the demons of his past to attempt to solve the case. Paired with Deputy Captain Colomba Caselli, a fierce, warrior-like detective still reeling from having survived a bloody catastrophe, all evidence suggests The Father is active after being dormant for decades, and that he's looking forward to a reunion with Dante . 'Introduces us to two of the most intriguing detectives to have emerged in recent years. Brutal and frighteningly realistic, it never loses its grip' Daily Mail '[a] fascinatingly complex thriller' i newspaper 'An intelligent thriller. very entertaining' Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express 'Undoubtedly a gripping read.a deliciously dark journey which provides a genuinely satisfying conclusion' Crime Scene 'Absolutely electrifying' Jeffery Deaver 'Police politics and military operations add to the complexity and interest of this unrelenting, adrenaline-fueled novel, with a final twist. Don't be surprised if Kill the Father becomes the next Big Thing in international crime fiction' Booklist 'Kill the Father is impeccable, from the build up of characters and place to the crisp narrative.Do not pass this one up; it's a terrific crime drama' Durango Telegraph 'A mind-bending, stunningly original page-turner' Jonathan Kellerman.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When the great magician, Hypno, goes missing just before a show, his rabbits Abra and Cadabra step in to save the day.But are they all that they seem Or is there more to their sleight of paw than meets the eye An exciting new novelty book from British author and illustrator Mini Grey that will have children and parents laughing out loud.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imogen is going on an expenses-paid holiday with her best friends. What could possibly go wrong Imogen isn't used to five-star hotels.She's used to juggling the pressures of her job with raising a four-year-old single-handedly and trying to keep smiling throughout. So, when her friend wins a VIP trip to Barcelona's most fashionable new hotel, it's her chance to finally relax. But Imogen knows better than most that life doesn't always go according to plan and things start to go awry before they've even set foot on the plane. The big question is: what is really motivating the mysterious, handsome man who's always in the right place at the wrong time 'Funny, sexy and moving - a hilarious holiday romp with a heart. I loved it' SOPHIE KINSELLA.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can Detective Conan crack the casewhile trapped in a kid's body When ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo is fed a mysterious substance by a pair of nefarious men in blackpoof! He is physically transformed into a first grader. Until Jimmy can find a cure for his miniature malady, he takes on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa and continues to solve all the cases that come his way.At a revolving sushi restaurant, a food critic is poisoned. Who slipped cyanide into the buffet Something's fishy about this crime, but Conan is on hand to serve up justice! Then a man dies at a strange contest for men who share the same last name.and the chief suspect is George's dad! And Conan joins the hunt for a drag racer called the Silver Witch who literally drives people to their deaths.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Kurilla, Renée (illustrator). Neuware - Eight-year-old Ada Lace is determined to win the robot-building competition but is struggling with her art class. She soon wonders if there might be a way to use both science and art to solve her problems. Illustrations.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A brilliantly compelling and insightful re-creation of one of the key moments of twentieth-century history: the partition and independence of India, and the final days of the Raj.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The autobiography of Howard Webb, the man who refereed the World Cup final and is now Chief Refereeing Officer for PGMOL and a television pundit. Webb's first game as a match official came when he was just 18 and his father's verdict was blunt: 'Useless - he doesn't know his arse from his elbow.' It wasn't the last time his performance would come under fire.But Webb progressedthrough the ranks, and his natural calm authority made a good impression on players and administrators alike, and soon he was being offered the top matches and the toughest fixtures. The policeman went on to take charge of some of the most important games, including the 2009 FA Cup final, the 2010 Champions League final and - the biggest of the lot - the 2010 World Cup final. Now, in this superb and frank memoir, Howard Webb reveals what it is like to be at the heart of the action in modern-day footballwhere every decision can be unpicked by television cameras. He explains how he learned to handle some of the game's superstars. Refereeing is a hard business, but Webb shows just why he enjoyed it so much and provides fascinating insights into how he dealt with the most challenging situations. With his unique perspective, and the characteristic honesty and humour he has displayed as a pundit on BT Sport, Webb has written a book, updated for this edition, that reveals the game - and the man himself - in a new light.'Genuinelyfascinating insight into the difficulties of officiating in the modern game, and Webb's frankness andself-deprecation are to be commended' When Saturday Comes.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Three ordinary New York girls are given the chance to become extraordinarily beautiful for one week - what could go wrong Billed as 'Girls' meets 'Bridget Jones' Diary' with a magical twist.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The book that started the phenomenon! Pillow Thoughts is Courtney Peppernell's beautiful, deeply resonant collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak, love, and raw emotions.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 265 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The book that started the phenomenon! With more than 1 million copies sold worldwide, Courtney Peppernell's Pillow Thoughts series has become an international success. Join in with her beautiful, deeply resonant first collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak, love, and raw emotions.When your heart is hurting, sometimes the right words can make all the difference. Pillow Thoughts is Courtney Peppernell's bestselling collection of poetry and prose about love, heartbreak, loneliness, healing, and the resilience required to keep moving forward. Written with honesty, warmth, and compassion, Pillow Thoughts offers a safe place to land when relationships end, uncertainty creeps in, or self-doubt feels overwhelming. Organized into sections dedicated to different emotional experiences, the collection allows readers to find the words they need when they need them most. Whether you're dreaming of someone, healing from heartbreak, feeling lonely, or searching for hope, Peppernell offers compassionate words that underline none of us are alone. Poems that can be revisited during different seasons of life Comforting reminders that difficult feelings are temporary and shared An accessible, conversational writing style Encouragement for readers navigating change, grief, or uncertainty Turn to the section you need most, find the words that speak to your heart, and discover why millions of readers have made Pillow Thoughts part of their healing journey.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The product of many years of detailed archival research, Wilson's book is without question the best one-volume history of the Raj currently in print.' - William Dalrymple, The Guardian'The core of the book isa virtuoso takedown of cherished shibboleths of Raj mythology'Financial Times 'A forceful reminder that Britain has its own messy past to come to terms with'Guardian In the nineteenth century, imperial India was at the centre of Britain's global power. But since its partition between India and Pakistan in 1947, the Raj has divided opinion: some celebrate its supposed role in creating much that is good in the modern world; others condemn it as the cause of continuing poverty. Today, the Raj lives on in faded images of Britain's former glory, a notion used now to sell goods in India as well as Europe. But its real character has been poorly understood.India Conquered is the first general history of British India for over twenty years, getting under the skin of empire to show how British rule really worked. Oscillating between paranoid paralysis and moments of extreme violence, it was beset by chaos and chronic weakness. Jon Wilson argues that this contradictory character was a consequence of the Raj's failure to create long-term relationships with Indian society and claims that these systemic problems still affect the world's largest democracy as it navigates the twenty-first century.'This is a brave and long overdue riposte to Raj romanticists' John Keay.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers. As Kaneki and the fiercest fighter in the CCG, Arima, finally face off, several investigators launch an assault on Yoshimura, unaware of the danger that awaits them. The massive battle takes a turn for the worse when the One-Eyed Owl appears, leaving the fate of Kaneki and the CCG hanging in the balance.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Seirin High's greatest basketball superstar was the one no one literally saw comingthe invisible Kuroko!Tetsuya Kuroko doesn't stand out much. In fact, he's so plain that people hardly ever notice when he's around. Though he's just as unremarkable on the basketball court, that's where his plainness gives him an unexpected edgeone that lets him execute awesome moves without others noticing!Seirin's made it to the Winter Cup! The team decides to take a break at a hot spring before the tournament, but while there, they run into Aomine and Tooh Academy, who relate some shocking informationfor their first game, Seirin will face off against To-oh. Get ready for some thrilling ups and downs as the tournament begins!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The brand-new, dark-and-twisty release from New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Nicole Blanchard.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third book in the #1New York Timesbestselling Field Party series a southern soap opera with football, cute boys, and pick-up trucks fromUSA TODAYbestselling author Abbi Glines. Two years ago, Riley Young fled from Lawton, Alabama. After accusing the oldest Lawton son, Rhett, of rape, she was called a liar by everyone, and she had no option but to leave. Now she's back, but she's not at Lawton High finishing up her senior year. She's at home raising the little girl who no one believed was Rhett's. Rhett is off at college living the life he was afraid he'd lose with Riley's accusation, so Riley agrees to move back to Lawton so that she and her parents can care for her grandmother, who is suffering from Alzheimer's. But the town hasn't forgotten their hate for her, and she hasn't forgotten the way they turned on her when she needed them most. When town golden boy Brady Higgens finds Riley and her daughter, Bryony, stranded on the side of the road in a storm, he pulls over and gives them a ride not because he cares about Riley, of course, but because of the kid. But after that simple car ride, he begins to question everything he thought he knew. Could Brady believe Riley and risk losing everything.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enjoy tall tales of adventure and derring-do in Commissar Cain's memoirs. Tau, necrons and Chaos cultists all fall before the self-proclaimed hero of the Imperium. In the war torn future of the 41st Millennium Commissar Ciaphas Cain, hero of the Imperium, is respected by his peers and an inspiration to his men - at least that's what the propaganda would have you believe. The reality is very different, for Ciaphas is simply looking for an easy life and a way to stay out of peril. However, fate has a habit of throwing him into the deadliest situations, and luck (mixed with self preservation) always manages to pull him through and onto the loftiest of pedestals. To survive Commissar Cain must dodge, bluff and trick his way out of trouble, even if it increases his status beyond his control!

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Love gets filthy in this new erotic romance by USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A darkly comic foray into the world of men and women who fake their own deaths, the consultants who help them disappear, and the private investigators who'll stop at nothing to bring them back to life. "A delightful read for anyone tantalized by the prospect of disappearing without a trace." Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author of Dead Wake "Delivers all the lo-fi spy shenanigans and caught-red-handed schadenfreude you're hoping for." NPR "A lively romp." The Boston Globe "Grim fun." The New York Times "Brilliant topic, absorbing book." The Seattle Times "The most literally escapist summer read you could hope for." The Paris ReviewIs it still possible to fake your own death in the twenty-first century With six figures of student loan debt, Elizabeth Greenwood was tempted to find out. So off she sets on a darkly comic foray into the world of death fraud, where for $30,000 a consultant can make you disappearbut your suspicious insurance company might hire a private detective to dig up your coffin.only to find it filled with rocks. Greenwood tracks down a British man who staged a kayaking accident and then returned to live in his own house while all his neighbors thought he was dead. She takes a call from Michael Jackson (no, he's not deador so her new acquaintances would have her believe), stalks message boards for people contemplating pseudocide, and gathers intel on black market morgues in the Philippines, where she may or may not obtain some fraudulent goodies of her own. Along the way, she learns that love is a much less common motive than money, and that making your death look like a drowning virtually guarantees that you'll be caught. (Disappearing while hiking, however, is a way great to go.) Playing Dead is a charmingly bizarre investigation in the vein of Jon Ronson and Mary Roach into our all-too-human desire to escape from the lives we lead, and the men and women desperate enough to give up their livesand their familiesto start again.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Martin lives in a perfect world--until the day a stranger arrives to take away all of the little children, including Martin's sister.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "Powerful." Maureen Corrigan, NPR's Fresh Air Named a best book of the year by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, and BookPage David Federman has never felt appreciated. An academically gifted yet painfully forgettable member of his New Jersey high school class, the withdrawn, mild-mannered freshman arrives at Harvard fully expecting to be embraced by a new tribe of high-achieving peers. Initially, however, his social prospects seem unlikely to change, sentencing him to a lifetime of anonymity. Then he meets Veronica Morgan Wells. Struck by her beauty, wit, and sophisticated Manhattan upbringing, David becomes instantly infatuated. Determined to win her attention and an invite into her glamorous world, he begins compromising his moral standards for this one, great shot at happiness. But both Veronica and David, it turns out, are not exactly as they seem. Loner turns the traditional campus novel on its head as it explores ambition, class, and gender politics. It is a stunning and timely literary achievement from one of the rising stars of American fiction.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The story of how a soccer school has inspired the young women of Kibera to become advocates for change within their own communities and for Kenya as a whole.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this edition of the Artists in Perspective series, James Snyder constructs a collection of essays discussing the work of Bosch with commentary on the controversial aspects of his creations.The Artists in Perspective series presents individual illustrated volumes of interpretive essays on the most significant painters, sculptors, architects, and genres of world arts. Bosch in Perspective takes readers into the life and work of North-Netherlandish painter Hieronymus Bosch. Known as the most enigmatic artist of his time, Bosch was much appreciated and widely imitated in the sixteenth century. Through discussion of his work, this book shares the vast and controversy perspectives surrounding his greatest pieces.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Friday Night Lights meets The Bad News Bears in "a brisk, warmhearted reminder of how professional sports can occasionally reach stunning unprofessional depths" (Publishers Weekly): the first two seasons with the worst team in NFL history, the hapless, hilarious, and hopelessly winless 19761977 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Long before their first Super Bowl victory in 2003, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did something no NFL team had ever done before and that none will ever likely do again: They lost twenty-six games in a row. This was no ordinary streak. Along with their ridiculous mascot and uniforms, which were known as "the Creamsicles," the Yucks were a national punch line and personnel purgatory. Owned by the miserly and bulbous-nosed Hugh Culverhouse, the team was the end of the line for Heisman Trophy winner and University of Florida hero Steve Spurrier, and a banishment for former Cowboy defensive end Pat Toomay after he wrote a tell-all book about his time on "America's Team." Many players on the Bucs had been out of football for years, and it wasn't uncommon for them to have to introduce themselves in the huddle. They were coached by the ever-quotable college great John McKay. "We can't win at home and we can't win on the road," he said. "What we need is a neutral site." But the Bucs were a part of something bigger, too. They were a gambit by promoters, journalists, and civic boosters to create a shared identity for a region that didn't existTampa Bay. Before the Yucks, "the Bay" was a body of water, and even the worst team in memory transformed Florida's Gulf communities into a single region with a common cause. The Yucks is "a funny, endearing look at how the Bucs lost their way to success, cementing a region through creamsicle unis and John McKay one-liners" (Sports Illustrated).