simon schuster jan 2007 (17 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Paulsens Newbery Honor Book tells the story of 13-year-old Brian Robeson, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. This 20th anniversary commemorative edition features a fresh new look and a new reading group guide, along with new content from the author. Illustrations.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 192 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared-and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, haunted by his secret knowledge of his mother's infidelity, is traveling by single-engine plane to visit his father for the first time since the divorce. When the plane crashes, killing the pilot, the sole survivor is Brian. He is alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present. At first consumed by despair and self-pity, Brian slowly learns survival skills-how to make a shelter for himself, how to hunt and fish and forage for food, how to make a fire-and even finds the courage to start over from scratch when a tornado ravages his campsite. When Brian is finally rescued after fifty-four days in the wild, he emerges from his ordeal with new patience and maturity, and a greater understanding of himself and his parents.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A #1 New York Times bestseller! Also a major motion picture starring AnnaSophia Robb! In this moving personal account of faith and fortitude, internationally ranked surfer Bethany Hamilton tells how she survived a shark attack that cost her armbut not her spirit.They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf How else could one explain that nothingnot even the loss of her armcould come between her and the waves The morning of Halloween 2003 in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a girl with God on her side. Pushing pain and panic aside, she began to paddle with one arm, focusing on a single thought: "Get to the beach." And when the first thing Bethany wanted to know after surgery was "When can I surf again ," it became clear that her spirit and determination were part of a greater storya tale of courage and faith that this soft-spoken girl would come to share with the world. Soul Surfer is a moving account of Bethany's life as a young surfer, her recovery after the attack, the adjustments she's made to her unique surfing style, her unprecedented bid for a top showing in the World Surfing Championships, and, most fundamentally, her belief in God. It is a story of perseverance and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfingperhaps even less sothan the soul.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 222 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A #1 New York Times bestseller! Also a major motion picture starring AnnaSophia Robb! In this moving personal account of faith and fortitude, internationally ranked surfer Bethany Hamilton tells how she survived a shark attack that cost her armbut not her spirit.They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf How else could one explain that nothingnot even the loss of her armcould come between her and the waves The morning of Halloween 2003 in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a girl with God on her side. Pushing pain and panic aside, she began to paddle with one arm, focusing on a single thought: "Get to the beach." And when the first thing Bethany wanted to know after surgery was "When can I surf again ," it became clear that her spirit and determination were part of a greater storya tale of courage and faith that this soft-spoken girl would come to share with the world. Soul Surfer is a moving account of Bethany's life as a young surfer, her recovery after the attack, the adjustments she's made to her unique surfing style, her unprecedented bid for a top showing in the World Surfing Championships, and, most fundamentally, her belief in God. It is a story of perseverance and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfingperhaps even less sothan the soul.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The fabulous Lucifer Box returns for another round of spirited, pun-heavy sleuthing in this devilishly decadent sequel to the acclaimed The Vesuvius Club. Lucifer Box -- portraitist, dandy and terribly good secret agent -- is feeling his age. He's also more than a little anxious about an ambitious younger agent, Percy Flarge, who's snapping at his heels. Assigned to observe the activities of fascist leader Olympus Mons and his fanatical followers, or 'Amber Shirts,' in F.A.U.S.T. -- The Fascist Anglo-United States Trinity (an acronym so tortuous it can only be sinister) -- in snowbound 1920s New York, Box finds himself framed for a vicious, mysterious murder. Using all of his native cunning, Box escapes aboard a vessel bound for England armed with only a Broadway midget's suitcase and a string of unanswered questions: What lies hidden in the bleak Norfolk convent of St. Bede What is 'the lamb' that Olympus Mons searches for in his bid for world domination And what has all this to do with a medieval prayer intended to summon the Devil himself From the glittering sophistication of Art Deco Manhattan to the eerie Norfolk coast and the snowcapped peaks of Switzerland, The Devil in Amber takes us on a thrilling, delicious ride that pits Lucifer Box against the most lethal adversary of his career: the Prince of Darkness himself.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The bestselling author kicks off a rousing new mystery series set in the rarefied air of the Rockies, where maverick local sheriff Bo Tully has his hands full trying to ferret out a murderer among the colorful denizens of Blight County.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The ninth book in Jennifer Chiaverini's bestselling series is a beautifully crafted patchwork of friendship, romance, and suspensewhen two of Elm Creek Quilts' founding members decide to leave the fold, who can possibly take their place in the circle of quilters When Elm Creek Quilts announces openings for two new teachers, quilters everywhere are vying to land the prestigious post. The impending departure of two founding members means untold changes for the Elm Creek Quilters. As they begin the interview process, a single question emerges: who can possibly take the place of beloved colleagues and friends "We must evaluate all of the applicants' qualities," advises Master Quilter Sylvia Compson. "Our choice will say as much about us as it says about who we decide to hire." But who merits a place among the circle of quilters Will it be Maggie, whose love of history shines through in all her projects; Anna, whose food-themed quilts are wonderfully innovative; Russ, the male quilter with a completely original style; Karen, a novice teacher whose gifts for language complement her deep understanding of the quilters' mission; or Gretchen, the soulful veteran whose craft is inspired by quilting tradition As the members make careful deliberations, cherished memories resurface and inspiring visions for the future take shape. Only by understanding the meaning of what their own labors have wrought can they select the ones who have earned a place among the Circle of Quilters.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From an all-star lineup of contributors comes this collection of hilarious-but-true tales of being axed, downsized, booted, pink-slipped, and terminated. Soon to be a touring play and a documentary film.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A passionate advocate and a charming storyteller, Finegan combines a writer's eye, a historian's knowledge, and a golfer's sense of wonder to provide an impossibly ambitious grand tour of this beautiful land.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - D'Antonio pens the first full biography of one of the most successful and unusual business titans of the 20th century--Milton Hershey--and a startling history of how his commanding fortune shaped a unique utopian legacy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the bestselling tradition of 'In the Heart of the Sea' comes the untold history of America's only leper colony--which exists even today--and the extraordinary people forced to create a community under horrific circumstances. 30 photos.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Award-winning reporter Nolan Zavoral explores the University of Iowa's storied wrestling program and Danny Mack Gable's record of excellence in an unprecedented, intimate look at the man and his methods.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the former director of the CIA comes the unprecedented inside story of America's and the agency's role in the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Ever certain that the 50-year struggle with the Soviet Union was indeed a war, Gates makes candid appraisals of presidents, key officials, and policies.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Great to give as well as to keep, this ultimate idea-a-day handbook can help anyone make a difference through do-able acts of conscience and kindness.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - These concluding years of the freedom era show King at the height of his powers even as his worldly prestige falls under withering attack. We witness non-violent advances for democracy in the face of growing factionalism and fear. We meet heroines and martyrs; enter a world battered by private doubts, public dreams, contagious inspiration, official harassment, and poisonous discord over the Vietnam War. The narrative begins with violence before the pivotal 1965 Selma march for the right to vote, a dangerous time. From landmark victory there, King's movement comes under threat from competing forces. Branch chronicles dramatic campaigns in Mississippi and Alabama, King's tormented alliance with Lyndon Johnson, his painful break with Stokey Carmichael over black power, and persecution by Hoover's FBI. Like PARTING THE WATERS and PILLAR OF FIRE, AT CANAAN'S EDGE is a magnificent achievement that brings the decades of the Civil Rights struggle alive and preserves the integrity of those who marched and died.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Paulsens Newbery Honor Book tells the story of 13-year-old Brian Robeson, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. This 20th anniversary commemorative edition features a fresh new look and a new reading group guide, along with new content from the author. Illustrations. 192 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A #1 New York Times bestseller! Also a major motion picture starring AnnaSophia Robb! In this moving personal account of faith and fortitude, internationally ranked surfer Bethany Hamilton tells how she survived a shark attack that cost her armbut not her spirit.They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf How else could one explain that nothingnot even the loss of her armcould come between her and the waves The morning of Halloween 2003 in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a girl with God on her side. Pushing pain and panic aside, she began to paddle with one arm, focusing on a single thought: "Get to the beach." And when the first thing Bethany wanted to know after surgery was "When can I surf again ," it became clear that her spirit and determination were part of a greater storya tale of courage and faith that this soft-spoken girl would come to share with the world. Soul Surfer is a moving account of Bethany's life as a young surfer, her recovery after the attack, the adjustments she's made to her unique surfing style, her unprecedented bid for a top showing in the World Surfing Championships, and, most fundamentally, her belief in God. It is a story of perseverance and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfingperhaps even less sothan the soul. 222 pp. Englisch.