Juliet (Mehr als 45.000 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. From critically acclaimed historian Juliet Nicolson, a novel of a King and country torn between private desire and public duty on the eve of the Second World War'Abdication beautifully evokes the troubled thirties, with its high-stakes politics, easy money and social tensions . This is a wonderful novel' Amanda Foreman'Superb . a delightful story of a friendship forged by the drama of the Abdication and the approaching war' The Times_________________________After the recent death of George V, England has a new king, Edward VIII. But for all the confident pomp and ceremony of the accession, it is a turbulent time.When nineteen-year-old May Thomas arrives in Liverpool, her first job as secretary and chauffeuse to Sir Philip Blunt introduces her to the upper echelons of British society ? and to Julian, a young man of conscience whom, despite all barriers of class, she cannot help but fall for.But hidden truths, unspoken sympathies and covert complicities are everywhere, and the threat of another world war becomes increasingly inevitable.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. On the prairie west of Fort Worth, British-born Humphrey Barker Chamberlin commissioned a model mansion, grand hotel, trolley line, lake, and waterworks in the early 1890s. He launched Chamberlin Arlington Heights as an opulent suburb reminiscent of his Capitol Hill enclave in Denver, then lost his overextended empire in the silver panic of 1893. Although several more well-to-do families established homes near those of the original Heights pioneers, development progressed slowly. With the coming of World War I, local leaders persuaded the U.S. Army to build Camp Bowie across much of the sparsely settled area, providing infrastructure. A bungalow boom followed, with housing additions for the middle class and annexation by Fort Worth. As the 20th century drew to a close, preservationists sought protection for the legacy of built treasures within the neighborhood.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The Candle Bible for Kids board book is a great starting point for toddlers to learn about God's Word. 20 stories from the Old and New Testaments are retold, illustrated with Jo Parry's striking artwork, and presented in a padded cover on sturdy board pages.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Blending fiction and non-fiction writing by women during the period from 1880 to 1918, this anthology interweaves their daily lives and expectations with their imaginative and creative work. Reflecting the hesitant march towards anticipation, it includes work by well-known and lesser-known writers.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A precious first introduction to Bible stories. Whitlow, Steve (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Approaching 80, frail and alone, a remarkable man makes the journey from his sheltered home in England to Berlin to meet his granddaughter.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. One in the second series of friendly books introducing very young children to important people and amazing miracles from the Bible. Each book focuses on only one treasured Bible story, helping children understand the lesson more fully. Brought to life with illustrations by Hannah Wood, illustrator of best-selling Christmas titles The Innkeeper, The Shepherds, and The Wise Men.Other titles: Zacchaeus, Jonah and Loaves and Fishes. Wood, Hannah (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. NORMAN KNIGHTENGLISH LADY CONQUEST, REVENGE ANDPASSION Lady Rhoese of York was an undoubted prize. A wealthy landowner, she would fill the king's coffers well if one of his knights were to marry her.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Approaching 80, frail and alone, a remarkable man makes the journey from his sheltered home in England to Berlin to meet his granddaughter.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Following her breast cancer diagnosis, Juliet Wittman is suddenly thrown into the world of the ill. Given little time to consider options, she must make decisions about her treatment that will have far-reaching consequences. Should she have a mastectomy or a lumpectomy? Should she travel to another city for better medical care? With unnerving candor, Juliet describes her treatment from surgery through chemotherapy and radiation. She goes beyond her own experience, bringing the voices of other patients, doctors and nurses into the book. Although she's frustrated by numerous theories on the cancer personality, she also explores, with healthy skepticism, alternative approaches from Chinese herbal medicine to massage and visualization.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An easy-to-read retelling of the story of Noah and the great flood, in a bright little book. The thick board pages make it durable while little ones start to learn about the story of Noah, the building of the ark, the animals, and finding land after the great flood for themselves. The illustrations are bold and colourful, by Candle Bible for Kids artist, Jo Parry. Fantastic value for money. Parry, Jo (illustrator).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A wonderful story of wartime days, fifty years ago, told in the words of both the GIs who crossed the Atlantic and the British people who made them welcome - most of the time. Fifty years ago, the first of 1 1/2 million American GIs landed on British soil, there to join their English cousins in a desperate fight against Hitler's Germany. Soon this friendly invasion spread all over the British Isles, as secret preparations got underway for a climactic invasion of continental Europe. Yanks were everywhere, the British thought, complaining about warm beer in the pubs, Brussels sprouts at every meal, and the typical British weather: rain, fog, dampness, and mud. While charming British girls and teaching them to jitterbug, surrounding themselves with gangs of English children demanding Any gum, chum? the GIs spent their money freely. Overpaid, oversexed, and over here, muttered some of the natives. But the GIs had come primarily to fight Hitler. The mighty 8th Air Force flew countless perilous bombing raids deep into Germany, and, when D-Day finally came, Americans fought heroically on the beaches of Normandy, alongside British, Canadian, and Australian troops. That story has been told, but not this one - and highly entertaining it is.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Juliet Marillier continues the epic fantasy begun with The Dark Mirror, which Interzone called: A fascinating evocation of life in Pictish England and an emotional roller coaster of a story. King Bridei is a man with a mission. His wish to unite his kingdom seems almost within his grasp but there are forces working to undo his dream. He sends Faolan, his most trusted advisor (who is also a master assassin and spymaster) out into the world to ferret out the truth of who is friend and who is foe. Along the way Faolan will uncover many truths. Some may hold the key to Bridei's future. But more important, they may unlock the secrets that Faolan has held deep within his soul for decades. And offer him the chance of redemption.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. People affected by a loved one's addiction suffer silently in church pews. I was one of them. I'm Juliet. Sometimes I wish I could be someone else, with another name altogether, someone whose life is more comedy than tragedy. During the twelve years I was married to a cocaine-addicted Christian, I was overwhelmed with isolation and shame as I sat next to my ex-husband in church week after week. No one fathomed our family skeletons. How could I tell anyone? God stirred my spirit to seek personal healing and give voice to my reality. Through Him, I found freedom from silence and redemption for the life dreams I thought were forever lost. Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption chronicles my journey from victim to victor as I struggled to break free from codependency's suffocating cycle. I learned to see my Savior as the soul mate and provider my chemically dependent spouse could never be. God's healing grace is not only for the addicted, but also for the broken ones who love them.…

Zustand: Good. From the New York Times bestselling author of A Vision in Velvet comes more spooky sleuthing with Lily Ivory, vintage boutique owner and gifted witch. Lily would like nothing better than to relax, enjoy her friends, and take care of business at her store, which is booming thanks to San Francisco's upcoming Summer of Love Festival.  But as the unofficial witchy consultant to the SFPD, she is pulled into yet another case. A woman has jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge, and her apparent suicide may be connected to a suspicious botanica in the Mission District. When the police investigate the shop, they ask Lily to look into its mysterious owner, whose granddaughter also appears to be missing. As Lily searches for the truth, she finds herself confronted with a confounding mystery and some very powerful magic.…

Zustand: Good. Strange things are happening to Lily Ivory. First, she finds a vintage mermaid costume which gives off distinctly peculiar vibrations. Next, she stumbles upon a dead man in the office of her predecessor. Just she Lily thinks things can't get any stranger, a man appears claiming to be her half-brother, spouting ideas about the mystical prophecy involving San Francisco and their family.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Although a state's foreign policy is shaped by its culture, history, and political system, all states share the same challenge: they must contend with global forces that are changing the way nations interact. Rather than consolidate countries into regional categories, this book treats each nation according to its individual history and dilemmas.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A wonderful story of wartime days, fifty years ago, told in the words of both the GIs who crossed the Atlantic and the British people who made them welcome - most of the time. Fifty years ago, the first of 1 1/2 million American GIs landed on British soil, there to join their English cousins in a desperate fight against Hitler's Germany. Soon this friendly invasion spread all over the British Isles, as secret preparations got underway for a climactic invasion of continental Europe. Yanks were everywhere, the British thought, complaining about warm beer in the pubs, Brussels sprouts at every meal, and the typical British weather: rain, fog, dampness, and mud. While charming British girls and teaching them to jitterbug, surrounding themselves with gangs of English children demanding Any gum, chum? the GIs spent their money freely. Overpaid, oversexed, and over here, muttered some of the natives. But the GIs had come primarily to fight Hitler. The mighty 8th Air Force flew countless perilous bombing raids deep into Germany, and, when D-Day finally came, Americans fought heroically on the beaches of Normandy, alongside British, Canadian, and Australian troops. That story has been told, but not this one - and highly entertaining it is.…

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Zustand: Good. Item is in 'like new' condition.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Eyewitness: Dog highlights the evolutionary history of man's best friend ? from their domestication, anatomy, and behavior, for both domestic and wild breeds including wolves, jackals, and foxes. See the oldest-known remains of a domestic dog, an amazing tree-climbing fox, how a dog swims, a fox with bat ears, and a husky in a sled harness. Learn why dogs and wolves hunt in packs, how dogs "talk" with ears and tails, the basics of looking after a pet dog, and how dogs were specially taught to help humans.For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. …

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Eyewitness: Dog highlights the evolutionary history of man's best friend ? from their domestication, anatomy, and behavior, for both domestic and wild breeds including wolves, jackals, and foxes. See the oldest-known remains of a domestic dog, an amazing tree-climbing fox, how a dog swims, a fox with bat ears, and a husky in a sled harness. Learn why dogs and wolves hunt in packs, how dogs "talk" with ears and tails, the basics of looking after a pet dog, and how dogs were specially taught to help humans.For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. …

paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Written by a local and true insider, Insiders' Guide to Florida Keys & Key West is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is packed with useful tips on places to stay, restaurants, events, attractions, fun things to do with the kids, nightlife, recreation, shopping, local history, and much more--as well as information on real estate, education, health care, and more. The new edition features: ·Comprehensive listings of restaurants, attractions, activities, nightlife, and accommodations ·Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children?s activities ·Advice on how to live and thrive in the area?from recreation to relocation.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Written by a local and true insider, Insiders' Guide to Florida Keys & Key West is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guide is packed with useful tips on places to stay, restaurants, events, attractions, fun things to do with the kids, nightlife, recreation, shopping, local history, and much more--as well as information on real estate, education, health care, and more. The new edition features: ·Comprehensive listings of restaurants, attractions, activities, nightlife, and accommodations ·Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children?s activities ·Advice on how to live and thrive in the area?from recreation to relocation. …

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.