Simon schuster aug 2017 (40 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.…

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.…

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 - 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 - 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 - The New York Times bestseller about two guys who went out for coffee and dreamed up Seinfeld"A wildly entertaining must-read not only for Seinfeld fans but for anyone who wants a better understanding of how television series are made" (Booklist, starred review).Comedians Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld never thought anyone would watch their sitcom about a New York comedian sitting around talking to his friends. But against all odds, viewers did watchfirst a few and then many, until nine years later nearly forty million Americans were tuning in weekly. Fussy Jerry, neurotic George, eccentric Kramer, and imperious Elainepeople embraced them with love. Seinfeldia, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's intimate history is full of gossipy details, show trivia, and insights into how famous episodes came to be. Armstrong celebrates the creators and fans of this American television phenomenon, bringing readers into the writers' room and into a world of devotees for whom it never stopped being relevant. Seinfeld created a strange new reality, one where years after the show had ended the Soup Nazi still spends his days saying "No soup for you!", Joe Davola gets questioned every day about his sanity, and Kenny Kramer makes his living giving tours of New York sites from the show. Seinfeldia is an outrageous cultural history. Dwight Garner of The New York Times Book Review wrote: "Armstrong has an eye for detail.Perhaps the highest praise I can give Seinfeldia is that it made me want to buy a loaf of marbled rye and start watching again, from the beginning.".…

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 - 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 - 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 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 - Make a cup of tea and let yourself feel.Pillow Thoughts is a collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak, love, and raw emotions. It is divided into sections to read when you feel you need them most.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Emily Calandrellihost of Xploration Outer Space, correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and graduate of MITcomes the second novel in a brand-new chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology.Ada Lace is building a new robot! She's determined to beat Milton in the upcoming robotics competition. But she's distractedAda finds her dad's art class impossible, while Nina is the star of the class, basking in the glory of being Mr. Lace's star pupil. When Mr. Lace suggests that Nina put on an art show, Ada becomes jealous and loses her temper. Now Ada isn't speaking to her dad, she's falling behind in art class, and she still doesn't know how to fix her robot. As the competition looms closer, Ada starts to wonder if there might be a way to use both science and art to solve her problems. Will Ada make up with her father in time to test her hypothesis Or will her hurt feelings leave her seeing red and without a medal at the end of the day. Kurilla, Renée (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Emily Calandrellihost of Xploration Outer Space, correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and graduate of MITcomes the first novel in a brand-new chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology.Ada Lacethird-grade scientist and inventor extraordinairehas discovered something awful: her neighbor's beloved Yorkie has been dognapped! With the assistance of a quirky neighbor named Nina (who is convinced an alien took the doggie) and her ever-growing collection of gadgets, Ada sets out to find the wrongdoer. As their investigation becomes more and more mysterious, Ada and Nina grow closer, proving that opposites do, in fact, attract. Kurilla, Renée (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In his major New York Times bestseller, Jimmy Carter looks back from ninety years of age and 'reveals private thoughts and recollections over a fascinating career as businessman, politician, evangelist, and humanitarian' (Booklist).At ninety, Jimmy Carter reflects on his public and private life with a frankness that is disarming. He adds detail and emotion about his youth in rural Georgia that he described in his magnificent An Hour Before Daylight. He writes about racism and the isolation of the Carters. He describes the brutality of the hazing regimen at Annapolis, and how he nearly lost his life twice serving on submarines and his amazing interview with Admiral Rickover. He describes the profound influence his mother had on him, and how he admired his father even though he didn't emulate him. He admits that he decided to quit the Navy and later enter politics without consulting his wife, Rosalynn, and how appalled he is in retrospect.In his 'warm and detailed memoir' (Los Angeles Times), Carter tells what he is proud of and what he might do differently. He discusses his regret at losing his re-election, but how he and Rosalynn pushed on and made a new life and second and third rewarding careers. He is frank about the presidents who have succeeded him, world leaders, and his passions for the causes he cares most about, particularly the condition of women and the deprived people of the developing world.'Always warm and human.even inspirational' (Buffalo News), A Full Life is a wise and moving look back from this remarkable man. Jimmy Carter has lived one of our great American lives-from rural obscurity to world fame, universal respect, and contentment. A Full Life is an extraordinary read from a 'force to be reckoned with' (Christian Science Monitor).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of the bestselling Snark series comes the premiere guide to satire, sneering, jeering, and mockery in their finest forms. A surviving knight of many a verbal joust, Larry Dorfman has become an expert at backhanded sass and cathartic banter.Featuring life lessons from the master himself, as well as quotes and quips by some of history's sarcastic greats, The Sarcasm Handbook teaches readers how to deflect stupidity and express their inner dissatisfaction with a keen sensibility, hushing subtlety, and wisecrack wit. Included in these invaluable teachings are chapters on achieving the right tone, sarcastic bastards in history, as well as scenarios depicting some of the greatest moments in sarcasm.So pick up your copy today and start learning the art of disparagement through passive aggressiveness.…

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 - Probiotics are the newest health craze, and for good reason. Recent medical studies continue to reveal how probiotics contribute to good health. Their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties can help combat chronic disease including heart disease, certain types of cancers, and irritable bowel syndrome. They also provide all-natural relief for common ailments like allergies, flu, colds, urinary tract infections, and yeast infections. And probiotics are effective beauty aids, with uses ranges from fighting acne to healing dandruff. With Probiotics for Health, readers will discover all the benefits these good bacteria can bring without dangerous chemicals or costly procedures.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The newest release from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Blanchard. 'John Doe' was just another patient. A criminal.As a prison nurse, I knew the rules: do my job, don't get involved, and never let a prisoner get under my skin.I broke all three.My passion, my obsession, my addiction. I risked my entire life so we could be together.I thought helping him escape from prison would be the hard part.It turns out when you fall in love with a villain, you also turn into one.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A New York Times bestseller From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear.Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He's not afraid of the dark, and he's definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn't know any better he'd say his undies were a little, well, creepy. Jasper's not scared obviously, he's just done with creepy underwear. But after trying everything to get rid of them, they keep coming back. Brown, Peter (illustrator).…

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 - Good things come in extra-tall, smoking hot stilettos.Things like Jocelyn Jones.Jocelyn 'Ice Queen' Jones is the hottest agent in town, and I'm determined to make her mine. My agent, that is. She's the best at what she does, which is why I'm intent on keeping our relationship strictly platonic, even if the sexual tension between us is thick enough to slice with a skate. After all, I already have a woman in my life. My daughter, Charli, and we're not sure if there's room for someone else.Until Jocelyn Jones breaks all the rules. She lets her icy exterior begin to melt, treating me to a view no man has ever seen before. Suddenly, I'm no longer certain if I want to be on her roster, or in her bed-for good.Tangling business with pleasure has never been on the agenda. Then again, neither has falling in love. They say it's bad business to sleep with the boss.But they haven't met Jocelyn Jones.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A perfect read for anyone looking for meaning and purpose in any stage of life, Marilyn Helleberg shares insights to help readers learn that nothing is ever wasted in the eyes of God. Using her personal experiences, spiritual struggles, and relationship with God, Marilyn Helleberg shows readers how to find the special plan God has determined for their life. Marilyn helps readers learn to get control of their lives by opening up to God's guidance, learning to take charge of their emotions, and discovering the secrets of conquering fear on an exciting new path of growth and success. With inspirational messaging and advice on how to turn defeats and disappointments over to God, this is an important read for anyone looking for guidance across all stages of life. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A comprehensive guide to life after death, filled with information on communicating with spirits, near-death experiences, angels and demons, miracles, and psychics and mediums.What happens after we die Are ghosts real And if they are, can we communicate with them Do miracles really happen Do angels exist Even though finding any concrete answers to these questions might be impossible, just the act of wondering brings us one step closer to the truth. The Supernatural Guide to the Other Side explores the possibilities of what awaits us on the other side, with information such as: -Communicating with spirits -Creating psychic shields -How near-death experiences work -Angels, demons, and other phenomena -How to identify signs from the other side While the mysteries of the afterlife baffle and intrigue many, this guide leaves no stone unturned. With this essential primer on the paranormal, you will find everything you need to discover the truth about the other side.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An avenging survivor. An unconquerable enemy. And one impossible betrayal.David Rivers wants vengeance.But there's only one way to kill his greatest enemy-David must first join the secretive organization that slaughtered the only family he had.To prove his allegiance, he enters a life-or-death battle in the badlands of Somalia.But the closer David gets to his target, the more he realizes that the betrayal of his team was not as random as he thought.Someone inside the organization seems to know his true purpose, and that could mean only one thing:David might not have been the sole survivor after all.______________________________________________Perfect for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Mark Greaney, and Brad Taylor.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "Wake presents an intense, suspenseful, and unusual tale of romantic suspense that will make readers question their perceptions of gender and relationships." Booklist (starred review) A "fast-paced, mind-bending romantic thriller" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a transgender vlog star who struggles with a past that continues to haunt him as he sets out to prove that he's not a "bad boy," but something else entirely: a good man.Vlog star Renard Grant has nothing to prove: he's got a pretty face, chiseled body, and two million adoring video subscribers. Plus scars on his chest and a prescription for testosterone. Because Ren is transgender: assigned female at birth, living now as male. He films his transition and shares it bravely with the world; his fans love his honesty and positivity. But Ren has been living a double life. Off-camera, he's Cane, the muscle-bound enforcer for social justice vigilante group Black Iris. As Cane, he lets his dark side loose. Hurts those who prey on the disempowered. Indulges in the ugly side of masculinity. And his new partner, Tamsin Baylor, is a girl as rough and relentless as he is. Together, they terrorize the trolls into silence. But when a routine Black Iris job goes south, Ren is put in the crosshairs. Someone is out to ruin his life. He's a bad boy, they say, guilty of what he punishes others for. Just like every other guy: at heart, he's a monster, too. Now Ren's got everything to prove. He has to clear his name, and show the world he's a good man. But that requires facing demons he's locked away for years. And it might mean discovering he's not such a good guy after all. Elliot Wake has written a "searingly modern game of cat and mouse" (L.S. Hilton, New York Times bestselling author) that "compels readers to question their conceptions about gender and desire" (Publishers Weekly). Darkly humorous and evocatively sexy, Bad Boy is romantic suspense at its finest. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's A Wonderful Life meets New Deal or Raw Deal in this "excellent map for finding a way forward for either party" (Wall Street Journal)a personal and social history of the New Deal from a conservative point of view, detailing the effects on the economy, culture, and the people of small American town.When the New Deal Came to Town is a snapshot of a time and place: Whiteland, Indiana during the Great Depression, one of the most fraught eras in American history. Imagine yourself transported back in time to April of 1933 and deposited in a small American town, when a young boy named Wall Street Journal columnist George Melloan moved with his family to this quiet hamlet during the middle of the worst economic period in American history. Part social history, part personal observations, When the New Deal Came to Town provides a keen eyewitness account of how the Depression affected everyday lives and applies those experiences to the larger arena of American politics. Written with Melloan's signature "clarity and polemical skill" (The Washington Times), this is a fascinating narrative history that provides new insight into the Great Depression for a new generation. …

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 - 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). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Growing up and living in Kibera, Kenya, Abdul Kassim was well aware of the disproportionate number of challenges faced by women due to the extreme gender inequalities that persist in the slums. After being raised by his aunts, mother, and grandmother and having a daughter himself, he felt that he needed to make a difference.In 2002, Abdul started a soccer team for girls called Girls Soccer in Kibera (GSK), with the hope of fostering a supportive community and providing emotional and mental support for the young women in the town. The soccer program was a success, but the looming dangers of slum life persisted, and the young women continued to fall victim to the worst kinds of human atrocities. Indeed, it was the unyielding injustice of these conditions that led Abdul to the conclusion that soccer alone was not enough to create the necessary systemic change.In 2006, after much work, the Kibera Girls Soccer Academy (KGSA) was established with their first class of 11 girls and 2 volunteer teachers. Today, KGSA is composed of 20 full-time staff, provides a host of artistic and athletic programs for more than 130 students annually, and continues to expand. By providing academics inside and outside of the classroom along with artistic and athletic opportunities, KGSA inspires the young women of Kibera to become advocates for change within their own communities and for Kenya as a whole.Play Like a Girl tells the KGSA story through Abdul's voice and vision and the stories of key staff and students. It is written by Ellie Roscher who spent 2 summers doing research at KGSA and several years writing this book.…