Simon schuster nov 2019 (53 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Join Bryony and Red on another SEAVIEW STABLES adventure, in this snowy seasonal special! It's the Christmas holidays and Bryony and her friends have lots to look forward to. There's the Christmas Market, a Christmas play and of course, lots of time for magical horse rides through the snow! On one snowy ride, Bryony and her dream pony, Red, come across a beautiful painted caravan. A family of travellers have arrived in Brook Dale and Bryony can't wait to involve them in all the festivities. But when a box of silver goes missing from Brook Dale Manor, fingers start to point at the new arrivals. Can Bryony and her friends solve the mystery of the stolen silver, and remind everyone of just what Christmas is about The third book in the SEAVIEW STABLES ADVENTURES series from Tracey Corderoy, bestselling author of SHIFTY McGIFTY and HUBBLE BUBBLE.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In The Soul of Activism, author and activist Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, gives a unique re-examination of the power of interfaith spirituality to fuel the fires of progressive activism. 'Religion' in the public sphere has been claimed by far-right ideologues while progressives, turned off by the hypocrisy of the religious influence on contemporary policy, have lost out on the experience of religious community. As a result, progressives are losing control of political discourse because they neither grasp nor trust the universal and invigorating language and practice of religion when expressed productively for social justice. Progressive activists must find these missing spiritual tools, cultivate compassion, and lead affirmative change in their communities.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heart-warming and nostalgic Cornish family saga.Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Katie Flynn.WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES, WILL HER FAMILY COME TOGETHER AGAIN Almost a decade after being rescued from a shipwreck by a local Cornish family, sixteen-year-old Lottie is settled in St Ives with her adoptive family. But after a trip to America to meet her birth mother ends badly, Lottie fears her new life might be falling apart . . . Arriving back in Cornwall, Lottie struggles to adjust to life with her temperamental mother around, and her very arrival shakes up their quiet community. Lottie, too, faces a more difficult problem - she's hiding the secret of her first love. And soon she is forced to make a choice between her duty to her family and to her heart. As new challenges arrive for Lottie and the community in St Ives, will she and her family be able to overcome their troubles and find their way back to each other From the bestselling author ofThe Boy With No Boots, An Orphan's Winteristhe most captivating storyyou'll read this winter! 'Jeffries is an outstanding writer of sagas with heart and feeling. Her writing is warm and sympathetic I recommendwhatever she writes!'ROSIE CLARKE.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet the residents of Larkford - charming, eccentric and scandalous! Feel-good fiction for fans of Katie Fforde.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The 5th Wave meets Beauty and the Beast in this fast-paced and heart-stopping follow-up to Zero Repeat Forever, which VOYA called "an edge-of-your-seat page-turner." Xander Liu survived the end of the worldjust barely. For more than a year he has outsmarted, hidden from, and otherwise avoided the ruthless alien invaders, the Nahx, dodging the deadly darts that have claimed so many of his friends. When the murder of his friend Raven leaves him in the protective company of August, a rebellious Nahx soldier, Xander is finally able to make his way back to human controlled territory and relative safety. But safety amongst the humans is not what it seems. Nothing is anymore. Raven remembers dying in the arms of August. She remembers the pain, and the way he cried as she faded away. But months later when she wakes up on a wide expanse of snowy sand dunes, shackled to a boy she thought was dead too, she has a lot of questions. What has happened to her and the other reanimated humans gathered on the dunes What is the meaning of the Nahx ships that hover ominously above them And most pressing of all, where is August, who promised to keep her safe In the shadow of an unforgiving Canadian winter, Xander and Raven find themselves on opposite sides of an alien war neither of them signed up for. Left with little choice about their roles in the great battle that now seems inevitable, they search for answers and allies, all while feeling inexorably drawn back the place it seems their respective fates were determined, and to the one who determined them: August. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "A perfect pick for kids who love Rick Riordan." Booklist (starred review) "A winner for all kids, but it will be especially loved by Latinx and Hispanic families." Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The Lightning Thief meets the Story Thieves series in this middle grade fantasy inspired by Hispanic folklore, legends, and myths from the Iberian Peninsula and Central and South America.Charlie Hernández has always been proud of his Latin American heritage. He loves the culture, the art, and especially the myths. Thanks to his abuela's stories, Charlie possesses an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the monsters and ghouls who have spent the last five hundred years haunting the imaginations of children all across the Iberian Peninsula, as well as Central and South America. And even though his grandmother sometimes hinted that the tales might be more than mere myth, Charlie's always been a pragmatist. Even barely out of diapers, he knew the stories were just make-believenothing more than intricately woven fables meant to keep little kids from misbehaving. But when Charlie begins to experience freaky bodily manifestationsones all too similar to those described by his grandma in his favorite legendhe is suddenly swept up in a world where the mythical beings he's spent his entire life hearing about seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Hispanic folklore and into his life. And even stranger, they seem to know more about him than he knows about himself. Soon, Charlie finds himself in the middle of an ancient battle between La Liga, a secret society of legendary mythological beings sworn to protect the Land of the Living, and La Mano Peluda (a.k.a. the Hairy Hand), a cabal of evil spirits determined to rule mankind. With only the help of his lifelong crush, Violet Rey, and his grandmother's stories to guide him, Charlie must navigate a world where monsters and brujas rule and things he couldn't possibly imagine go bump in the night. That is, if he has any hope of discovering what's happening to him and saving his missing parents (oh, and maybe even the world). No pressure, muchacho.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Before your mother died, she asked me to tell you something . . .' Amber was three when a car crash stole her mother's life. She doesn't remember the accident, but a stranger at the scene has been unable to forget. Now, almost thirty years later, they're trying to track Amber down. Meanwhile, Amber is married to Ned and living in London. When her father has a stroke, she flies straight home to Australia to be by his side. Away from her husband, Amber finds comfort in her old life and reconnects with Ethan, her charming former best friendwho she was once in love with. As Ethan and Amber grow closer, old feelings begin to resurface and married life in London feels far away. But when Amber receives a letter about her mother, everything changes . . .If life gave you a second chance, would you take it Your favourite authors LOVE Paige Toon: 'Heart-warming, wistful and full of joy . . .Paige Toon tugs on the heartstrings like no other' LINDSEY KELK 'Warm, inspiring, like a holiday mood in book form'MHAIRI MCFARLANE 'Areally charming, moving story about how a life is made of so many different kinds of love . . . Will make every reader's life feel a bit more magical' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Family secrets, new horizons and a gorgeous continent-crossing romance . . . prepare to be swept away!' LUCY DIAMOND 'You'll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted'MARIAN KEYES 'Tender, heartbreaking and magical'GIOVANNA FLETCHER 'Poignant and lovely, warm and wise'MILLY JOHNSON 'A gorgeous, warm novel'ADELE PARKS 'Filled with warmth and poignancy'CATHERINE ISAAC 'For smart, romantic fiction, look no further than the new book from bestselling Paige Toon'RED 'Achingly romantic and brilliantly written . . . Five Stars!'HEAT 'Simply gorgeous'SUN 'You won't be able to put down this emotional read'CLOSER 'Paige Toon is the queen of will-they/won't-they romance, setting up an ending that will leave you in bits'SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Full of living-in-the-moment and what-might-have-been contrasts, this tender read pulls at the heart strings'FABULOUS 'A lovely read'BELLA.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\*\* If you read The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul and enjoyed The Beekeeper of Aleppo, you will love The Stationery Shop of Tehran \*\*\* 1953, Tehran. In a small shop in a country on the brink of unrest, two people meet for the very first time. Roya loves nothing better than to while away the hours in the stationery shop run by Mr Fakhri. The store, stocked with fountain pens, shiny ink bottles, and thick wads of writing paper, also carries translations of literature from all over the world. Bahman, with his burning passion for justice, is like no one else she has ever met. But all around them, as their relationship blossoms, life in Tehran is changing. Suddenly, shockingly, violence erupts: a coup d'etat that forever changes their country's future, as well as their own.Marjan Kamali's beautiful novel explores themes of love and loss, and delivers an unforgettable ending. 'An enchanting romance' MY WEEKLY 'Simultaneously briskly paced and deeply moving, this will appeal to fans of Khaled Hosseini and should find a wide audience'BOOKLIST 'Evocative, devastating, and hauntingly beautiful. This book broke my heart again and again'Whitney Scharer, author of THE AGE OF LIGHT 'What a pleasure - a novel that is all at once masterfully plotted, beautifully written, and populated by characters who are arresting, lovable and so real'Elinor Lipman, author of TURPENTINE LANE 'A beautiful and sensitive novel that I loved from the first page'Alyson Richman, international bestselling author of THE LOST WIFE 'A beautifully immersive tale . brings to life a lost and complex world and the captivating characters who once called it home'Jasmin Darznik, New York Times bestselling author of THE GOOD DAUGHTER and SONG OF A CAPTIVE BIRD 'A sweeping romantic tale of thwarted love'KIRKUS REVIEWS 'The unfurling stories. will stun readers. For those who enjoy getting caught up in romance while discovering unfamiliar history of another country'LIBRARY JOURNAL 'Grab your tissues'BOSTON MAGAZINE 'A tender story of enduring love.'MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE 'I! Am! Obsessed! With! This! Book!'COSMOPOLITAN.COM.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are some writings that transcend time and tradition and speak to the ever-present heart of the human experience. Simple yet profound, challenging yet compassionate, the Song of Ribhu is one such example of this. In the same tradition as the Bhagavad Gita or the Ashtavakra Gita, the Ribhu Gita, literally the Song of Ribhu represents the highest declaration of Advaita Vedanta, spoken by the enlightened sage Ribhu to his disciple Nidagha on the slopes of Mount Kedara in the Himalayas. Some 2,500 years later, another awakened master, Sri Ramana Maharshi was touched by these same words, considering them to be one of the most sublime expressions of the awakened state that humanity had ever produced. He spoke of it reverently and would even give copies to his devotees to read. The version that follows is a selection, made by Sri Ramana Maharshi himself, of 45 verses that capture the very essence of the Ribhu Gita - an essence that this fresh and masterful modern translation manages to communicate in simple and elegant English, perfectly adapted to the Western reader. The book also contains the story of Ribhu and Nidagha as told by Sri Ramana Maharshi, as well as excerpts from informal talks with his students to further clarify the themes.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From bestselling, award-winning duoSue HendraandPaul Linnetcomes the story of the much-loved Supertato's nemesis - The Evil Pea. Now in board book! It's all very well being a superhero and saving the day. but what if there was no one there to cause the chaos To provide these heroes with their chances to shine Would we even need superheroes ! Fortunately, this isn't something we will have to worry about any time soon. The Evil Pea is BACK!And this time he has his biggest, most dastardly plan yet to take over the supermarket 'There's lots of anarchic fun to be had in this joyous romp of a story with a very Christmassy feel .Full of humour, action and excitement, with glorious illustrations, this is another winner from a great team.'Parents in TouchOther titles in the Supertato series:SupertatoSupertato: Veggies AssembleSupertato: Run Veggies RunSupertato: Veggies in the Valley of DoomSupertato: Carnival CatastropeaSupertato: Books Are Rubbish (WBD)Supertato Sticker Book Supertato: Bubbly Troubly Supertato: Night of the Living Veg Supertato: The Great Eggscape Supertato: Presents Jack and the BeanstalkSupertato: Mean Green Time Machine Supertato: Eviltato vs. Superpea Also by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet:Barry the Fish with Fingers Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom I Spy Island I Spy Island: Book vs. Shark.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Every day, thirteen year old Henry Bats has his usual bowl of Sugar Slugs, helps tend Cobalt Sidewinders at Frank's Peculiar Pets, and keeps to himself with his comic book collection. Just your typical day in Grimworld, where the sky is always dark and shadows lurk in the streets. What's not typical is a suspicious Nightspook luring Henry into a cemetery in the middle of the night with the promise of a prized comic book. The Nightspook steals part of Henry's lifespan with a pocket watch, which begins counting down to his death. Henry is running out of time, and the pocket watch won't stop ticking.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An unforgettable journey of discovery from the number one bestselling author of Songs of Love and War. Federica is moved from Chile to Cornwall when her parents separate, and all she has left of the relationship she cherished with her father, is a wooden box which has a secret beauty hidden within. Swiftly embraced into the eccentric Appleby family, it isn't long before Federica falls for her friend's older brother Sam, who barely notices the little girl until it is too late. Years later, from the sanctuary of a seemingly perfect marriage, Federica embarks on a painful journey of self-discovery. Will she finally learn the true lesson of the butterfly box.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From legendary master storyteller Stephen King, a riveting story about "an ordinary man in an extraordinary condition rising above hatred" (The Washington Post) and bringing the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine togethera "joyful, uplifting" (Entertainment Weekly) tale about finding common ground despite deep-rooted differences, "the sign of a master elevating his own legendary game yet again" (USA TODAY).Although Scott Carey doesn't look any different, he's been steadily losing weight. There are a couple of other odd things, too. He weighs the same in his clothes and out of them, no matter how heavy they are. Scott doesn't want to be poked and prodded. He mostly just wants someone else to know, and he trusts Doctor Bob Ellis. In the small town of Castle Rock, the setting of many of King's most iconic stories, Scott is engaged in a low gradebut escalatingbattle with the lesbians next door whose dog regularly drops his business on Scott's lawn. One of the women is friendly; the other, cold as ice. Both are trying to launch a new restaurant, but the people of Castle Rock want no part of a gay married couple, and the place is in trouble. When Scott finally understands the prejudices they faceincluding his ownhe tries to help. Unlikely alliances, the annual foot race, and the mystery of Scott's affliction bring out the best in people who have indulged the worst in themselves and others. "Written in masterly Stephen King's signature translucent stylethis uncharacteristically glimmering fairy tale calls unabashedly for us to rise above our differences" (Booklist, starred review). Elevation is an antidote to our divisive culture, an "elegant whisper of a story" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), "perfect for any fan of small towns, magic, and the joys and challenges of doing the right thing" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A precocious young girl is determined to prove herself as an explorer in the first novel in the whimsical Polar Bear Explorers' Club series.Stella Starflake Pearl knows, without a doubt, that she was born to be an adventurer. It's too bad girls are forbidden from becoming explorers. But Stella's father has never been one to play by the rules. Leaving behind her pet polar bear, Gruff, and beloved unicorn, Magic, Stella and Felix set off on an expedition to the snowy Icelands. There, Stella plans to prove herself as a junior explorer, worthy of membership in the Polar Bear Explorers' Club. So when Stella and three other junior explorers are separated from the rest of their expedition, she has the perfect opportunity. Can they explore the frozen wilderness and live to tell the tale The first in Alex Bell's imaginative new series, The Polar Bear Explorers' Club is a fun and daring adventure filled with magic, outlaws, and fantastic faraway lands. Tomic, Tomislav (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Gift of Flowers is a beautiful guide to the many ways to use flowers as unique and special gifts. With brief descriptions of their natural healing qualities, discover the secret language of flowers and learn the symbols and intuitive messages behind each one, such as tulips for love and bluebells for constancy. There are lists of matching flowers for birthdays, zodiac signs, days of the week and anniversaries to make the most of your daily plant life. Discover how to communicate through the language of plants and their flowers to stimulate your own healing, creative expression and passion for life. Over 50 creative inspirations including: floral infusions of vinegars, teas, liqueurs and cordials botanical skin care and special fragrances bouquets and dried flower arrangements pot pourri and pressed flower art The Gift of Flowers is a magic garden of wisdom and change sure to inspire gardeners, cooks and flower lovers everywhere. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now you can stop your self-defeating thoughts and start loving yourself and feeling more confident using bestselling authors Christine Arylo and Amy Ahlers's seven-step method to shutting down your inner mean girl.Most of us quickly recognize when others bully or disrespect us, but it's harder to discern when we do it to ourselves. We all have the voice that whispers in our ears that we are not good enough, smart enough, beautiful enough, or deserving of all we desire. Well, that voice now has a nameladies, meet your Inner Mean Girl, the judgmental, critical, and belittling inner bully that almost every woman hears running through her mind on a daily basis, creating a constant mindset of anxiety, insecurity, and stress. But there is way to hush this toxic voice. Reform Your Inner Mean Girl introduces a universal seven-step program that helps women transform their relationships with themselves from self-sabotage to self-love and self-confidence. With a mix of play, humor, creativity, and self-inquiry, Reform Your Inner Mean Girl transforms a woman's self-bullying thoughts, emotions, actions, and feelings, and helps her get in touch with her most powerful voiceher Inner Wisdom. By quieting our inner critics, we become aware of the hold that societal pressures have on us and recognize all the wonderful traits we do possess, leaving us feeling strong, empowered, and ready to take on the world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - NOW A MAJOR AUDIO DRAMA PODCASTA joyous and deeply emotional collection of three unforgettable Christmas novellas.With a series of #1 bestsellers like TWELVE MONTHS, THE ROCKIN' CHAIR and PRESSED PENNIES, Steven Manchester has established himself as one of the premier voices of moving and heartfelt fiction. Now, he collects his three unforgettable Christmas novellas in one volume.The Thursday Night Club: Five college friends, three men and two women, have been getting together every Thursday night to share humble meals and an abundance of laughter. But when tragedy takes one of them, leaving the others to question the fairness of life, the Thursday Night Club decides to embark on a contest in the memory of the generous spirit of their fallen brother. The objective of the contest is simple: whoever performs the kindest deed by Christmas night wins the pot four quarters. And there are only two conditions: the benevolent deed must be anonymous, and it cannot cost a single penny to pull off. As the four friends undertake the contest, the healing begins and they become inspired beyond their expectations. There might be a winner in this competition, but it is very clear there will be no losers.A Christmas Wish: Steph is on a search for truth in her heart as she faces the prospect of real love for the first time. Brian is out to enjoy his favorite season in a way that doctors never thought he could. And at the center of it all is their grandmother, affectionately known as Mama, a woman of remarkable commitment and charity who knows something very important about making Christmas wishes come true.The Tin-Foil Manger: Published in this volume for the first time, this is the story of Nancy, an elderly woman with little to live for and Jeanne, the caretaker who wants to believe that Nancy has more to live for. Together, they embark on a journey to the past a past of modest Christmases, tin-foil mangers, and abundant love to rediscover the time when Nancy felt truly alive. Nancy's memories and how they touch Jeanne, will turn this Christmas into one for the ages.Rich with emotion and profound with meaning, these three stories of Christmas spirit that will strike a chord in your heart any time of year and make you look at the holiday season in new ways.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn the story of TIME PERSON OF THE YEAR Greta Thunberg, the sixteen-year-old climate activist who has sparked a worldwide student movent and is demanding action from world leaders who refuse to address climate changefrom acclaimed picture book creator Jeanette Winter.I don't want you to be hopeful. I want you to panicI want you to act as if our house is on fire. Because it is. When she was fifteen years old, Greta Thunberg's teacher explained to her class that our climate is changingthe earth is getting warmer, the polar ice caps are melting, and life on earth is threatened. Greta was devastated. What could she do If the grown-ups weren't doing enough to save the planet, Greta would have to demand change herself. So she went on strike, skipping school every Friday to sit outside of the Swedish Parliament building with a sign that read "School Strike for Climate." At first, Greta was the only one. But gradually, more and more students joined her, until her lone protest had sparked a worldwide student movement for action on climate change. Now, a year later, Greta is speaking to audiences of world leaders at important meetings like the United Nations Climate Conference and the World Economic Forum. She is leading the conversation on climate change and sparking worldwide conversation on how to save our planet. Greta is showing everyone that even the smallest person can make a big difference, and this picture book informs and inspires young readers who are beginning to learn about the world around them. Winter, Jeanette (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the highly anticipated finale to the New York Times bestselling trilogy, dictators, prophets, and tensions rise. In a world that's conquered death, will humanity finally be torn asunder by the immortal beings it created Citra and Rowan have disappeared. Endura is gone. It seems like nothing stands between Scythe Goddard and absolute dominion over the world scythedom. With the silence of the Thunderhead and the reverberations of the Great Resonance still shaking the earth to its core, the question remains: Is there anyone left who can stop him The answer lies in the Tone, the Toll, and the Thunder.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A MISSING WOMAN.A SADISTIC SERIAL KILLER.AND A TEXAS RANGER RUNNING OUT OF TIME.'Just when you think you know what's going to happen, she plunges you down another dark and deliciously creepy path.' -Lisa Regan, USA Today bestselling author of Her Silent CryShortly after a young mother mysteriously disappears, a serial killer begins leaving corpses and clues across the Texas Hill Country. Texas Ranger Faith McClellan and her mentor, veteran Ranger Archie Baxter, are assigned to the case.This killer is more clever-and sadistic-than any they've ever encountered, and the list of seemingly unrelated female victims is growing by the day-an attorney, a pastor, a stay-at-home mom. The murders feature similar injuries, with a cryptic message carved into each corpse. But these gruesome calling cards provide more questions than answers, and with the best coroner in the state unable to identify the murder weapon, investigators are flying blind.With the young mother still missing and a mounting body count, it's up to Faith and Archie to solve the mystery. Before the killer strikes again.LynDee Walker, acclaimed author of the NICHELLE CLARKE CRIME THRILLERS, offers a pulse-pounding second installment to her new and wildly popular FAITH MCCLELLAN series.______________________Praise for LEAVE NO STONE:'LynDee Walker weaves a tight, wonderfully-complex plot. and Texas Ranger Faith McClellan is a capable, shining heroine you'll love to root for.' -Jeff Carson, nationally bestselling author of the David Wolf series'There's no such thing as a sophomore slump in this bodacious, kick-ass drama.The powerful narrative held my heart captive as I had to know how this was going to end.and I was left with awe as this riveting tale reached its climatic conclusion. Well done, well done. I can't wait for the next book in this terrific series.' -Dru Ann Love, Dru's Book Musings'LynDee Walker is one of those dream authors for readers. She always provides relatable characters and a compelling plot, but somehow she also manages to improve with each new novel released. Leave No Stone is without a doubt her best book to date.Despite dealing with some of the darker aspects of the crime spectrum.LynDee Walker never loses the heart and hope at the core of her stories, so readers feel safe in her hands even during those bleaker moments. Faith McClellan is fast becoming a fan favorite with a loyal following.'-Raven Award Winner Kristopher Zgorski, BOLO Books.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The dark side has infiltrated many governments and much of the world of finance. The mission from Venus threatens their planned takeover of Earth. Failing a takeover, the dark lords will cause the planet's destruction through nuclear war, to prevent Earth from ascending to the fourth dimension on the path of light. The volunteer wanderers are all that stand in the way.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An entertaining, illustrated adaptation of Ray Dalio's Principles, the #1 New York Times bestseller that has sold more than two million copies worldwide.Principles for Success distills Ray Dalio's 600-page bestseller, Principles: Life & Work, down to an easy-to-read and entertaining format that's accessible to readers of all ages. It contains the key elements of the unconventional principles that helped Dalio become one of the world's most successful people-and that have now been read and shared by millions worldwide-including how to set goals, learn from mistakes, and collaborate with others to produce exceptional results. Whether you're already a fan of the ideas in Principles or are discovering them for the first time, this illustrated guide will help you achieve success in having the life that you want to have.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The extraordinary new novel from the grande dame of suspense, Mary Higgins Clark.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Cruz Smith at his best: ace storytelling with dry, laconic dialogue and a crumpled but courageous hero' Adam LeBor, Financial Times Investigator Arkady Renko, described as 'one of the most compelling figures in modern fiction' by USA Today, finds himself travelling deep into Siberia when journalist Tatiana Petrovna disappears on a case. Journalist Tatiana Petrovna has disappeared. Arkady Renko, iconic Moscow investigator and Tatiana's on-off lover, hasn't seen her since she left on a case over a month ago. No one else thinks Renko should be worried - Tatiana is known to disappear during deep assignments - but he knows her enemies all too well and the criminal lengths they will go to keep her quiet. Given the opportunity to interrogate a suspected assassin in Irkutsk, Renko embarks on a dangerous journey to Siberia to find Tatiana and bring her back. Renko finds Siberia to be a land of shamans and brutally cold nights, oligarchs wealthy on northern oil and sea monsters that are said to prowl the deepest lake in the world. With these forces at work against him, Renko will need all his wits about him to get Tatiana out alive. From the revered author of crime classic Gorky Park comes the brilliant ninth novel featuring the iconic Arkady Renko. 'Martin Cruz Smith's deftness of touch, lightness of humour and depth of knowledge are on display as ever in The Siberian Dilemma' ObserverPraise for Martin Cruz Smith 'Martin Cruz Smith makes tension rise through the page like a shark's fin' Independent 'The story drips with atmosphere and authenticity - a literary triumph' David Young, bestselling author of Stasi Child 'One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe' Val McDermid 'Smith not only constructs grittily realistic plots, he also has a gift for characterisation of which most thriller writers can only dream' Mail on Sunday 'Smith was among the first of a new generation of writers who made thrillers literary' Guardian 'Brilliantly worked, marvellously written . . . an imaginative triumph' Sunday Times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Heart of Everything That Is return with "a thorough, nuanced, and enthralling account" (The Wall Street Journal) about one of the most inspiringand underappreciatedchapters in the American Revolution: the Continental Army's six-month transformation in Valley Forge.In December 1777, some 12,000 members of America's Continental Army stagger into a small Pennsylvania encampment near British-occupied Philadelphia. Their commander in chief, George Washington, is at the lowest ebb of his military career. Yet, somehow, Washington, with a dedicated coterie of advisers, sets out to breathe new life into his military force. Against all odds, they manage to turn a bobtail army of citizen soldiers into a professional fighting force that will change the world forever. Valley Forge is the story of how that metamorphosis occurred. Bestselling authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin show us how this miracle was accomplished despite thousands of American soldiers succumbing to disease, starvation, and the elements. At the center of it all is George Washington as he fends off pernicious political conspiracies. The Valley Forge winter is hisand the revolution'slast chance at redemption. And after six months in the camp, Washington fulfills his destiny, leading the Continental Army to a stunning victory in the Battle of Monmouth Court House. Valley Forge is the riveting true story of a nascent United States toppling an empire. Using new and rarely seen contemporaneous documentsand drawing on a cast of iconic characters and remarkable moments that capture the innovation and energy that led to the birth of our nationDrury and Clavin provide a "gripping, panoramic account" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of the definitive account of this seminal and previously undervalued moment in the battle for American independence.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reflections on a Surprising Universe takes the reader beyond the headlines of the latest scientific breakthroughs, translating complicated topics into an understandable narrative. It covers a wide array of scientific developments in clear and concise language sharing a sense of wonder felt by the author about the universe we find ourselves in. The book covers such developments as the size and expansion of the universe, black holes, gravitational waves, the relativity of spacetime, the multiverse, exoplanets and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, DNA, fundamental particles, quantum mechanics and quantum computers, all in an accessible narrative. Do you feel a sense of excitement and awe in learning about both the vastness and intricacies of the world around you Then let Richard Dieter guide you through the unique synthesis of recent scientific discoveries and what they reveal about us.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The shocking true story of international intrigue "a highly detailed, engrossing work" (Kirkus Reviews)involving the 1993 murder of CIA officer Freddie Woodruff by KGB agents and the extensive cover-up that followed in Washington and in Moscow. "In a post-truth era, we need a lot more fearless writers like Michael Pullara" (Robert Baer, author of See No Evil).On August 8, 1993, a single bullet to the head killed Freddie Woodruff, the Central Intelligence Agency's station chief in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. Within hours, police had a suspecta vodka-soaked village bumpkin named Anzor Sharmaidze. A tidy explanation quickly followed: It was a tragic accident. US diplomats hailed Georgia's swift work, and both countries breathed a sigh of relief. Yet the bullet that killed Woodruff was never found and key witnesses have since retracted their testimony, saying they were beaten and forced to identify Sharmaidze. But if he didn't do it, who did Those who don't buy the official explanation think the answer lies in the spy games that played out on Russia's frontier following the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union. Woodruff was an early actor in a dangerous drama. American spies were moving into newborn nations previously dominated by Soviet intelligence. Russia's security apparatus, resentful and demoralized, was in turmoil, its nominal loyalty to a pro-Western course set by President Boris Yeltsin, shredded by hardline spooks and generals who viewed the Americans as a menace. At the time when Woodruff was stationed there, Georgia was a den of intrigue. It had a big Russian military base and was awash with former and not-so-former Soviet agents. Shortly before Woodruff was shot, veteran CIA officer Aldrich Ameswho would soon be unmasked as a KGB molevisited him on agency business. In short order, Woodruff would be dead and Ames, in prison for life. Buckle up, because The Spy Who Was Left Behind reveals the full-throttle, little-known thrilling tale.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A 'thoroughly captivating biography' (The San Francisco Chronicle) of American icon Arthur Ashe-the Jackie Robinson of men's tennis-a pioneering athlete who, after breaking the color barrier, went on to become an influential civil rights activist and public intellectual.Born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1943, by the age of eleven, Arthur Ashe was one of the state's most talented black tennis players. He became the first African American to play for the US Davis Cup team in 1963, and two years later he won the NCAA singles championship. In 1968, he rose to a number one national ranking. Turning professional in 1969, he soon became one of the world's most successful tennis stars, winning the Australian Open in 1970 and Wimbledon in 1975. After retiring in 1980, he served four years as the US Davis Cup captain and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1985. In this 'deep, detailed, thoughtful chronicle' (The New York Times Book Review), Raymond Arsenault chronicles Ashe's rise to stardom on the court. But much of the book explores his off-court career as a human rights activist, philanthropist, broadcaster, writer, businessman, and celebrity. In the 1970s and 1980s, Ashe gained renown as an advocate for sportsmanship, education, racial equality, and the elimination of apartheid in South Africa. But from 1979 on, he was forced to deal with a serious heart condition that led to multiple surgeries and blood transfusions, one of which left him HIV-positive. After devoting the last ten months of his life to AIDS activism, Ashe died in February 1993 at the age of forty-nine, leaving an inspiring legacy of dignity, integrity, and active citizenship. Based on prodigious research, including more than one hundred interviews, Arthur Ashe puts Ashe in the context of both his time and the long struggle of African-American athletes seeking equal opportunity and respect, and 'will serve as the standard work on Ashe for some time' (Library Journal, starred review).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An account of the summer of 2019, in which the men's and women's Ashes and the ICC World Cup all played out promisingly and successfully. Features contributions from Geoffrey Boycott, Phil Tufnell, Alison Mitchell and many others.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "A bravura performanceAn entertaining book" (Kirkus Reviews) about the dramatic 2016 World Chess Championship between Norway's Magnus Carlsen and Russia's Sergey Karjakin, which mirrored the world's geopolitical unrest and rekindled a global fascination with the sport.The first week of November 2016, hundreds of people descended on New York City's South Street Seaport to watch the World Chess Championship between Norway's Magnus Carlsen and Russia's Sergey Karjakin. By the time it was over would be front-page news and thought by many the greatest finish in chess history. With both Carlsen and Karjakin just twenty-five years old, it was the first time the championship had been waged among those who grew up playing chess against computers. Originally from Crimea, Karjakin had recently repatriated to Russia under the direct assistance of Putin. Carlsen, meanwhile, had expressed admiration for Donald Trump, and the first move of the tournament he played was called a Trompowsky Attack. Then there was the Russian leader of the World Chess Federation being barred from attending due to US sanctions, and chess fanatic and Trump adviser Peter Thiel being called on to make the honorary first move in sudden death. That the tournament even required sudden death was a shock. Oddsmakers had given Carlsen, the defending champion, an eighty percent chance of winning. It would take everything he had to retain his title. Author Brin-Jonathan Butler was granted unique access to the two-and-half-week tournament and watched every move. The Grandmaster "is not the usual chronicle of a world-championship chess match.Butler offers insight into what it takes to become the best chess player on the planet.A vibrant and provocative look at chess and its metaphorical battle for territory and power" (Booklist).…