simon schuster jan 2018 (35 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A shimmering thrill-ride of a book. I loved every page.' Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe 'Sky Song made my heart sing - I loved it!' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'A dazzling snowstorm of an adventure, with hope at its heart' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse 'I cannot recommend highly enough. a brilliant, heart-stopping, tear-inducing, soul-soaring adventure' MG Leonard, author of Beetle Boy 'A truly magical tale' The Guardian 'Abi Elphinstone is proving to be a worthy successor to CS Lewis' The TimesA magical wintry story filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, this is the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Emma Carroll.'Once an adventure digs its claws in, there is not an awful lot you can do about it. Especially when magic is involved . . .' In the snowy kingdom of Erkenwald, whales glide between icebergs, wolves hunt on the tundra and polar bears roam the glaciers. But the people of this land aren't so easy to find - because Erkenwald is ruled by an evil Ice Queen and the tribes must stay hidden or risk becoming her prisoners at Winterfang Palace. Join Eska, a girl who breaks free from a cursed music box, and Flint, a boy whose inventions could change the fate of Erkenwald forever, as they journey to the Never Cliffs and beyond in search of an ancient, almost forgotten, song with the power to force the Ice Queen back. This is a story about an eagle huntress, an inventor and an organ made of icicles. But it is also a story about belonging, even at the very edges of our world . . . 'Abi Elphinstone's books are full of adventure, wit, heart, and, above all, bravery' Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - She was disappearing inch by inch, vanishing into thin air, and then one day a postcard arrived . . . There was no return address, no signature, only a scrawled message: Say something. Shelby Richmond is an ordinary girl growing up on Long Island until one night a terrible road accident brings her life to a halt. While her best friend Helene suffers life-changing injuries, Shelby becomes overwhelmed with guilt and is suddenly unable to see the possibility of a future she'd once taken for granted. But as time passes, and Helene becomes an almost otherworldly figure within the town, seen by its inhabitants as a source of healing, Shelby finds herself attended to by her own guardian angel. A mysterious figure she half-glimpsed the night of the car crash, he now sends Shelby brief but beautiful messages imploring her to take charge of her life once more . . . What happens when a life is turned inside out When you lose all hope and sense of worth Shelby, a fan of Chinese food, dogs, bookshops, and men she should stay away from, captures both the ache of loneliness and the joy of finding oneself at last. From the bestselling author of The Dovekeepers comes this spellbinding, poignant and life-affirming story of one woman's journey towards happiness - and the power of love, family and fate. 'A great atmospheric storyteller . . . Her books are a real pleasure' Kate Atkinson 'Alice Hoffman reminds us with every sentence that words have the power to transport us to alternate worlds' Jodi Picoult.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the creators behind the hugely popular picture book, 'Barry The Fish With Fingers' and the bestselling 'Supertato' series, comes a boldly illustrated title that will help little ones to discover shapes, colours and sounds. Ages: 0-5yrs.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The thrilling new novel from the multi-million copy global bestselling author, 'Queen of Suspense' Mary Higgins Clark. A glamorous cruise on a luxurious ocean liner turns deadly. Fleeing the humiliating arrest of her husband-to-be on the eve of their wedding, Celia Kilbride, a gems and jewellery expert, hopes to escape from public attention by lecturing on a brand-new cruise ship, the Queen Charlotte. On board she meets eighty-six-year-old Lady Emily Haywood the owner of a priceless emerald necklace that she intends to leave to a museum after the cruise. But three days out to sea Lady Emily is found dead with the necklace missing. And the list of suspects is large and growing. Celia sets out to find the killer, not realizing that she has put herself in mortal danger before the ship reaches its final destination?

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Probably the most readable, exciting and authoritative writer on science we have. A new Lawrence Krauss book always goes to the top of the curious mind's wish list.' Stephen Fry 'I loved the fight scenes and the sex scenes were excellent.' (Eric Idle) 'In the span of a century, physics progressed from skepticism that atoms were real to equations so precise we can predict properties of subatomic particles to the tenth decimal place. Lawrence Krauss rightly places this achievement among the greatest of all stories, and his book-at once engaging, poetic and scholarly-tells the story with a scientist's penetrating insight and a writer's masterly craft.' (Brian Greene, author of The Elegant Universe, and Director, Center for Theoretical Physics, Columbia University) 'Unlike some very clever scientists, Lawrence Krauss is not content to bask on the Mount Olympus of modern physics. A great educator as well as a great physicist, he wants to pull others up the rarefied heights to join him. But unlike some science educators, he doesn't dumb down. In Einstein's words, he makes it 'as simple as possible but no simpler.'' (Richard Dawkins, author of The Magic of Reality) 'In every debate I've done with theologians and religious believers their knock-out final argument always comes in the form of two questions: Why is there something rather than nothing and Why are we here The presumption is that if science provides no answers then there must be a God. But God or no, we still want answers. In A Universe From Nothing Lawrence Krauss, one of the biggest thinkers of our time, addressed the first question with verve, and in The Greatest Story Ever Told he tackles the second with elegance. Both volumes should be placed in hotel rooms across America, in the drawer next to the Gideon Bible.' (Michael Shermer, Publisher Skeptic magazine, columnist Scientific American, Presidential Fellow Chapman University, author The Moral Arc.) 'A Homeric tale of science, history, and philosophy revealing how we learned so much about the universe and its tiniest parts.' (Sheldon Glashow, Nobel Laureate, 1979 in physics) 'The Greatest Story Ever Told-So Far ranges from Galileo to the LHC and beyond. It's accessible, illuminating, and surprising-an ideal guide for anyone interested in understanding our accidental universe.' (Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction) 'College students, hippies, squares, Christians, Muslims, democrats, republicans, libertarians, theists, even atheists-all of us-sit around BS-ing like: 'So, how did all this, I mean everything, all of us, the whole universe, you know, man, everything, how did this all get here ' While we were doing that, Lawrence Krauss and people like him were doing the work to figure it out. Then Krauss wrote this great book about it. 'Wow, man, you mean, like we're getting closer to really knowing I guess we'll have to go back to talking about politics and sex.'' (Penn Jillette, author of Presto!) 'Discovering the bedrock nature of physical reality ranks as one of humanity's greatest collective achievements. This book gives a fine account of the main ideas and how they emerged. Krauss is himself close to the field, and can offer insights into the personalities who have led the key advances. A practiced and skilled writer, he succeeds in making the physics 'as simple as possible but no simpler.' I don't know a better book on this subject.' (Martin Rees, author of Just Six Numbers) 'It is an exhilarating experience to be led through this fascinating story, from Galileo to the Standard Model and the Higgs boson and beyond, with lucid detail and insight, illuminating vividly not only the achievements themselves but also the joy of creative thought and discovery,

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Whisky is Scotland's national drink and has been for over five hundred years, since then becoming a global phenomenon. It is a drink that is a profound and important part of Scottish life and culture but, unlike other countries and their national libations, it has hardly been used in food. Rachel McCormack is going to change that with this book. Limiting whisky to a drink, she believes, is similar to the traditional Presbyterian attitude to sex; it should only be done with the lights off and in the missionary position. Rachel believes that there is an entire Karma Sutraof whisky use out there and she has put it in this book. Interspersing an engaging mix of anecdotes, history and information on distillers and recipes, this book will appeal to everyone from the cooking whisky connoisseur, to the novice whisky learner looking for some guidance on what to eat and cook. Rachel travels the length and breadth of Scotland, discovering a myriad of unique and interesting people and facts about this remarkable drink, with interviews with the key people who create it around the country, as she visits the famous distilleries of her country, as well as the more home-grown variety.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sea of Strangers by Lang Leav picks up from her previous international bestselling books including Love & Misadventure, Lullabies, and The Universe of Us, and sets sail for a grand new adventure. This completely original collection of poetry and prose will not only delight her avid fans but is sure to capture the imagination of a whole new audience. With the turn of every page, Sea of Strangers invites you to go beyond love and loss to explore themes of self-discovery and empowerment as you navigate your way around the human heart.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* From the acclaimed author of The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood \*\*\*All families have their secrets. But the truth will out . . . Eleanor and her mother Marjorie have always had a difficult relationship and have somehow just failed toconnect. Now Marjorie's memory is fading, and her grip on the things she has kept hidden is beginning to loosen. When she calls Eleanor to say, 'There's something I have to tell you', Eleanor hopes this will be the moment she learns the truth about the terrible secret that has cast a shadow over both their lives. But Marjorie's memory is failing fast and she can't recall what she wanted to say. Eleanor knows time is running out, and as she tries to gently uncover the truth before it becomes lost insideher mother's mind forever, she begins to discover what really happened when she was a child and why? Praise for Susan's storytelling: 'Exquisite storytelling, full to the brim with authentic characters, family secrets and emotional weight' Isabel Ashdown 'Passionate, intriguing and beautifully written.deserves to stand on the shelf next to Maggie O'Farrell's books. A powerful and talented new voice'Rachel Hore 'A brave and moving story about how much can be lost and what happens next' Alison Moore.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -In this "powerful personal story woven with a rich analysis of what we all seek" (Sergey Brin, cofounder of Google), Mo Gawdat, Chief Business Officer at Google's [X], applies his superior logic and problem solving skills to understand how the brain processes joy and sadnessand then he solves for happy with a practical happiness formula rooted in logic and personal growth.In 2001, Mo Gawdat realized that despite his incredible success, he was desperately unhappy. A lifelong learner, he attacked the problem as an engineer would: examining all the provable facts and scrupulously applying logic. Eventually, his countless hours of research and science proved successful, and he discovered the equation for permanent happinessa unique engineering approach to happiness that blends neuroscience and positive psychology. Thirteen years later, Mo's algorithm would be put to the ultimate test. After the sudden death of his son, Ali, Mo and his family turned to his equationand it saved them from despair. In coping with tragedy and loss, Mo found his mission: he would pull off the type of "moonshot" goal that he and his colleagues were always aiming forhe would share his equation with the world and help as many people as possible find joy after loss and embrace emotional resilience. In Solve for Happy, Mo questions some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence, shares the underlying reasons for suffering, and plots out a step-by-step process for achieving lifelong happiness, mindful living, and enduring contentment. He shows us how to view life through a clear lens, teaching us how to dispel the illusions that cloud our thinking; overcome the brain's blind spots; and embrace five ultimate truths for lasting inner peace. No matter what obstacles we face, what burdens we bear, what trials we've experienced, we can all be content with our present situation and optimistic about the future. This inspiring self-help book offers readers a guide to emotional healing and a philosophy for living with joy.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 357 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A moving collection of poetry and prose by international bestselling author Lang Leav, Sea of Strangers invites readers to navigate love, loss, healing, and self-discovery through words that feel both deeply personal and universally true.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 215 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From the New York Times bestselling author of Great by Choice comes an authoritative, practical guide to individual performance - based on analysis from an exhaustive, groundbreaking study. Why do some people perform better at work than others This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, Morten Hansen reveals the answers in his 'Seven Work Smarter Practices' that can be applied by anyone looking to maximise their time and performance. Each of Hansen's seven practices is highlighted by inspiring stories from individuals in his comprehensive study. You'll meet a high school principal who engineered a dramatic turnaround of his failing high school; a rural Indian farmer determined to establish a better way of life for women in his village; and a sushi chef, whose simple preparation has led to his restaurant (tucked away under a Tokyo subway station underpass) being awarded the maximum of three Michelin stars. Hansen also explains how the way Alfred Hitchcock filmed Psycho and the 1911 race to become the first explorer to reach the South Pole both illustrate the use of his seven practices (even before they were identified). Each chapter contains questions and key insights to allow you to assess your own performance and figure out your work strengths, as well as your weaknesses. Once you understand your individual style, there are mini-quizzes, questionnaires and clear tips to assist you focus on a strategy to become a more productive worker. Extensive, accessible and friendly, Great at Work will help you achieve more by working less, backed by unprecedented statistical analysis.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 310 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this 'powerful personal story woven with a rich analysis of what we all seek' (Sergey Brin, cofounder of Google), Mo Gawdat, Chief Business Officer at Google's [X], applies his superior logic and problem solving skills to understand how the brain processes joy and sadness-and then he solves for happy with a practical happiness formula rooted in logic and personal growth.In 2001, Mo Gawdat realized that despite his incredible success, he was desperately unhappy. A lifelong learner, he attacked the problem as an engineer would: examining all the provable facts and scrupulously applying logic. Eventually, his countless hours of research and science proved successful, and he discovered the equation for permanent happiness-a unique engineering approach to happiness that blends neuroscience and positive psychology. Thirteen years later, Mo's algorithm would be put to the ultimate test. After the sudden death of his son, Ali, Mo and his family turned to his equation-and it saved them from despair. In coping with tragedy and loss, Mo found his mission: he would pull off the type of 'moonshot' goal that he and his colleagues were always aiming for-he would share his equation with the world and help as many people as possible find joy after loss and embrace emotional resilience. In Solve for Happy, Mo questions some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence, shares the underlying reasons for suffering, and plots out a step-by-step process for achieving lifelong happiness, mindful living, and enduring contentment. He shows us how to view life through a clear lens, teaching us how to dispel the illusions that cloud our thinking; overcome the brain's blind spots; and embrace five ultimate truths for lasting inner peace. No matter what obstacles we face, what burdens we bear, what trials we've experienced, we can all be content with our present situation and optimistic about the future. This inspiring self-help book offers readers a guide to emotional healing and a philosophy for living with joy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - FROM THE BESTSELLING PARENTING EXPERTS BEHIND THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD COMES A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PLAN FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT AND RESILIENT.'This unique book shows us how to help our children embrace life with all of its challenges. It's a treasure chest of parenting insights and techniques'CAROL DWECK, bestselling author of MindsetChildren can often act out or shut down when faced with a setback or a tricky issue like homework, food or screen time. This is what acclaimed parenting experts Dr Siegel and Dr Bryson call the 'No Brain' response. But you can help your child develop the ability to cope, solve their own problems and thrive by nurturing their 'Yes Brain'.Drawing on their successful work with thousands of parents and children from all backgrounds, Dr Siegel and Dr Bryson provide the advice, tools and activities to help parents with children of all ages.This is what the 'Yes Brain' approach looks like in action:\*A 5-year-old boy thinks about his first day at school and says, 'I'm nervous but I'll give it a try.'\*An 8 year-old girl says, 'I'd like to join the football team, even though none of my friends like football.'\*A 14 year-old boy looks at a test he's earned a D- for and says, 'That's not the mark I wanted but it's not the end of the world. I'll ask the teacher how I can improve.'.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in this chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book 'Scythe' from the 'New York Times'-bestselling author of the Unwind dystology.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 504 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \* Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year \* Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize \* A New York Times Notable Book \* A Washington Post Notable Book \* An NPR Best Book \* A Wall Street Journal Best Book \* An Economist Best Book \* A Business Insider Best Book \* "A gripping story of psychological defeat and resilience" (Bob Woodward, The Washington Post)an intimate account of the fallout from the closing of a General Motors assembly plant in Janesville, Wisconsin, and a larger story of the hollowing of the American middle class.This is the story of what happens to an industrial town in the American heartland when its main factory shuts downbut it's not the familiar tale. Most observers record the immediate shock of vanished jobs, but few stay around long enough to notice what happens next when a community with a can-do spirit tries to pick itself up. Pulitzer Prizewinning reporter Amy Goldstein spent years immersed in Janesville, Wisconsin, where the nation's oldest operating General Motors assembly plant shut down in the midst of the Great Recession. Now, with intelligence, sympathy, and insight into what connects and divides people in an era of economic upheaval, Goldstein shows the consequences of one of America's biggest political issues. "Moving and magnificently well-researched" (The New York Times), Janesville takes the reader deep into the lives of autoworkers, educators, bankers, politicians, and job re-trainers to show why it's so hard in the twenty-first century to recreate a healthy, prosperous working class.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With writing that is both devastating and tender, Mark Powell (The Sheltering) brings his acclaimed eye to an American marriage on the verge of rupture, spinning an all-too-current tale of the world we live in and the world we fear and how we may not be able to tell the two apart perfect for fans of Adam Johnson's Fortune Smiles and Denis Johnson's The Laughing Monsters.Tess Maynard is coming apart. At home with her three young children in her husband's Georgia hometown, people keep asking if she's depressed, if she and John are okay. Secretly, she's becoming obsessed with the war on terror an ISIS beheading video in particular. Something about the victim's captivity on the computer screen resonates with her. Something inside of her demands endless prayers for a world gone mad. The carefully constructed life of her husband is likewise beginning to unravel. Now a college counselor, John's former life bears persistently into the present. Once a contractor at a CIA black site that interrogated suspected terrorists and one innocent civilian he is given a choice by the Justice Department: either help with a problem in the homeland, or they investigate. Forced by an old colleague to spy on a new one, John's experiences abroad come home to roost in Georgia. For his wife, for his family, he goes along with the game. But just as he and Tess work to salvage their life together, the world comes between them in the form of a young man slowly being radicalized by the professor John is reporting on. In a moment Tess imagined and never wanted to see, the intersection of their three lives is as devastating as the bomber's explosion of hate and metal, and as inevitable as the battle between powers great and personal.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tough, former New Orleans cop Dave Robicheaux is back. On a visit to a dying cop whom he once hated, Robicheaux is led towards the solution of the disappearance of a young woman he and his brother once knew--and family secrets he must confront and resolve.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Quietism was condemned in 1687 it resulted in an antipathy, if not an open hostility to authentic mystical theology. This situation has lasted down to the present day and has been aggravated by many forms of counterfeit mysticism that are self-centred, not God-centred. The consequences have been disastrous. To restore the balance lost to Christian spirituality, the author returns to the profound mystical teaching that Jesus himself lived and handed on to the early Church through his disciples. His research has resulted in a book that details a practical daily spirituality for all, that mirrors that which was lived by our earliest Christian forebears. It emphasises the original balance between personal and communal prayer in such a way that our whole lives become the place where we continually offer our lives through Christ to the Father.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The untold story of how America's secret war in Laos in the 1960s transformed the CIA from a loose collection of spies into a military operation and a key player in American foreign policy.January, 1961: Laos, a tiny nation few Americans have heard of, is at risk of falling to communism and triggering a domino effect throughout Southeast Asia. This is what President Eisenhower believed when he approved the CIA's Operation Momentum, creating an army of ethnic Hmong to fight communist forces there. Largely hidden from the American publicand most of CongressMomentum became the largest CIA paramilitary operation in the history of the United States. The brutal war lasted more than a decade, left the ground littered with thousands of unexploded bombs, and changed the nature of the CIA forever. With 'revelatory reporting' and 'lucid prose' (The Economist), Kurlantzick provides the definitive account of the Laos war, focusing on the four key people who led the operation: the CIA operative whose idea it was, the Hmong general who led the proxy army in the field, the paramilitary specialist who trained the Hmong forces, and the State Department careerist who took control over the war as it grew. Using recently declassified records and extensive interviews, Kurlantzick shows for the first time how the CIA's clandestine adventures in one small, Southeast Asian country became the template for how the United States has conducted war ever sinceall the way to today's war on terrorism.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Far from Louisiana, Detective Dave Robicheaux and his wife attempt to relax in the untouched wilderness of rural Montana. But the serenity is soon shattered when two college students are found brutally murdered. This gripping 'New York Times' bestseller is available in a tall Premium Edition.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Burdick provides a meditative exploration of time, taking readers on a personal quest to understand how it gets in us and why we perceive it the way we do. In the company of scientists, he visits the most accurate clock in the world (which exists only on paper); discovers that 'now' actually happened a split-second ago; finds a twenty-fifth hour in the day; lives in the Arctic to lose all sense of time; and, for one fleeting moment in a neuroscientist's lab, even makes time go backward.'--From publisher description.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in this chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book 'Scythe' from the 'New York Times'-bestselling author of the Unwind dystology.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Canadian frontier-set Fraser Springs series continues with a delightful tale of second-chance romance.Street-smart and confident Ilsa Pedersen has become an indispensable right-hand woman at Wilson's Bathhouse, and found a home and family in Fraser Springs. But she hasn't forgotten the shame of being tossed out penniless as a teenage housemaid by the wealthy Whitacre family when she was found kissing their only son. The only thing that will truly secure her future is independence, and Ilsa has plans to open a dress shop in the big city. Dr. Theo Whitacre must complete an internship at the grand hotel in Fraser Springs before the socially awkward young man can head off to Europe for a career in medical research. Finding Ilsa in this backwater town is a delightful surprise. But while she is more than happy to be his friend, she won't trust him a second time with her heart. When a rash of illnesses begins plaguing the town's tourists, Theo's employer doesn't believe his theory that the hotel is at fault. Only with Ilsa's help can Theo save the afflicted patrons, and as they work together, they find their teenage romance rekindling. But as their dreams pull them in such different directions, can they truly make a future together Sensuality Level: Sensual.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "A vivid portrait?and thoughtful consideration of George Washington's wisdom that couldn't be timelier" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). A revealing look at the first President's Farewell Address, a still-relevant warning against partisan politics and foreign entanglements.George Washington's Farewell Address was a prophetic letter he wrote to his fellow citizens and signed from a "parting friend," addressing the forces he feared could destroy our democracy: hyper-partisanship, excessive debt, and foreign wars. In it, Washington called for unity among "citizens by birth or choice," advocated moderation, defended religious pluralism, proposed a foreign policy of independence (not isolation), and proposed that education is essential to democracy. He established the precedent for the peaceful transfer of power. Washington's urgent message was adopted by Jefferson after years of opposition and quoted by Lincoln in defense of the Union. Woodrow Wilson invoked it for nation-building; Eisenhower for Cold War; Reagan for religion. Once celebrated as civic scripture, more widely reprinted than the Declaration of Independence, the Farewell Address is now almost forgotten. Yet its message remains starkly relevant today. In Washington's Farewell, John Avlon offers a stunning portrait of our first president and his battle to save America from self-destruction. Washington's Farewell "brings to light Washington's goodbye by elucidating what it meant not only during the early days of the republic, but its lasting effect through the centuries" (Library Journal, starred review). Now the Farewell Address may inspire a new generation to re-center their politics and reunite our nation through the lessons rooted in Washington's shared experience.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The tantalizing Tarnished Billionaires series scorches on with book two, starring a bred-to-be-bad hero longing to make good for love.Sienna Keller saw how men used her mother, and from an early age she swore she'd never allow it to happen to her. So when she meets smooth-talking billionaire Gavin Crane, who uses his connections to help her art career, she resolves to keep things strictly professionalno matter how gorgeous he is. Gavin might be the son of the head of the Kavanagh organized crime family, but he wants no part of that life. It's important to him to prove to Sienna that he's a good guy. But when she winds up in the hospital with a gunshot wound, he is driven to exact revenge. His father agrees to provide security to watch over her as well as find the man who shot her, but at a costGavin must come back into the family business. As Sienna begins to let her guard down around Gavin, seeing the kind, caring man he's always wanted her to see, his secrets begin to pile up. Has she done the one thing she vowed never to dotrusted her heart to the wrong man Sensuality Level: Spicy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet the gigolos of Sin City: three fun-loving studs who are deadly serious about pleasuring their clients and protecting their hearts.Victoria Hastings is poised at the edge of the promotion that will change her life and put her at the top at Precision Media Services. All she needs is to snag one more premier advertising client, and her successful future is in the bag. The only person who stands in her way is Georgiana, the top agent at an opposing firm. Kipling "My Last Name Is the Only Thing Not for Sale" loves his job as a gigolo, but he also understands that this good run on fortune can't last forever. He's raising serious cash to start his own businesshe's not sure exactly what that will be, but it won't conform with the Madison Avenue-style track his parents would appreciate. When a business deal between them turns to more pleasure than either could have imagined, Victoria and Kip find themselves caught between living for now and positioning for the futurea future one of them will have to sacrifice to give love a chance. Sensuality Level: Spicy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two deeply scarred souls struggle with forbidden feelings in this heartfelt second novel in the Nashville Sound series.Life has taught defenseman Bryant Taylor never to look back and never to get serious about a woman. His ill, pregnant wife died while he was off playing an away game, leaving himand both their familiesheartbroken. Jokes and puck bunnies are his style now, and he's sticking to it. Gabriella Charbonnet has idolized her brother Emile since he rescued her from their violently abusive father when she was elevenand he's supported her ever since. He even agreed to play for the Sound so that she could apprentice as a pastry chef in nearby Beauford, Tennessee. When Bryant and Gabriella find themselves thrown together at a society fundraiser, sparks fly. But Gabriella wants nothing to do with hockey players, aside from her brother, who just so happens to be Bryant's best friend. The first rule of the bro code Don't mess with sisters. There are plenty of reasons why starting a relationship would be all kinds of wrong, yet walking away from each other doesn't prove to be as easy as they thought. Sensuality Level: Sensual.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A dramatic account of the Americans who tried to stop their nation from fighting in the First World War and came close to succeeding.In this 'fascinating' (Los Angeles Times) narrative, Michael Kazin brings us into the ranks of one of the largest, most diverse, and most sophisticated peace coalitions in US history. The activists came from a variety of backgrounds: wealthy, middle, and working class; urban and rural; white and black; Christian and Jewish and atheist. They mounted street demonstrations and popular exhibitions, attracted prominent leaders from the labor and suffrage movements, ran peace candidates for local and federal office, met with President Woodrow Wilson to make their case, and founded new organizations that endured beyond the cause. For almost three years, they helped prevent Congress from authorizing a massive increase in the size of the US army a step advocated by ex-president Theodore Roosevelt. When the Great War's bitter legacy led to the next world war, the warnings of these peace activists turned into a tragic prophecy and the beginning of a surveillance state that still endures today. Peopled with unforgettable characters and written with riveting moral urgency, War Against War is a 'fine, sorrowful history' (The New York Times) and 'a timely reminder of how easily the will of the majority can be thwarted in even the mightiest of democracies' (The New York Times Book Review).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A small town struggling, like many communities, with the question of how to remain vital and vibrant in the 21st century, took on another problem altogether: that of the difficult homecoming of Iraq, Afghanistan and other war veterans. Melanie Kline knows a little boy who tenses when his family goes to the airport. He's sure his father is headed for another deployment in Afghanistan. The child's father is dearer to him and his world a little less safe, since his country went to war on terror. No one in Kline's own family has been caught up in the fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she has come to see that it affects her entire community. And she has rallied her small town to respond. Kline founded the Welcome Home Montrose project to offer mental health support, job and housing advice and other aid for returning warriors who are burdened by memories of war and uncertain of what their homecoming will mean. What she did not count on was how much the men and women who had served their country still had to give. Home of the Brave is about community and military service, and the possibilities born of creativity and commitment.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mia will do anything to free her brother, even if it means betraying Navy SEAL Grant, the only man she has ever loved.