Okt 2018 (Mehr als 43.000 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Gut. Broschur, 121 Seiten Schönes, ordentliches, gutes Exemplar. Keine Mängel, lediglich etwas gebogen. Innen wie ungelesen. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 250.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware 48 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware 48 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware 48 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The Snow Princess is hosting a grand winter ball at her Ice Palace. Dress the dolls for a walk in the snow, go ice skating, have a magical night at the ball and experience lots more. With over 200 stickers of beautiful winter outfits, decorations and accessories. 44 pp. Englisch. Antonia Miller (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Why do we set so much store by marriage Jane Austen was fascinated by this question, subjecting it to her forensic eye and wonderfully ironic wit again and again. Here are stolen glances and nervous advances, meddling parents and self-important cousins, society whisperings and the fluttering hearts of young lovers. All of them have their own views and expectations of marriage, and Austen's are the wisest of all. Selected from the novels Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion by Jane Austen. VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS. A series of short books by the world's greatest writers on the experiences that make us human 112 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Why do we set so much store by marriage Jane Austen was fascinated by this question, subjecting it to her forensic eye and wonderfully ironic wit again and again. Here are stolen glances and nervous advances, meddling parents and self-important cousins, society whisperings and the fluttering hearts of young lovers. All of them have their own views and expectations of marriage, and Austen's are the wisest of all. Selected from the novels Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion by Jane Austen. VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS. A series of short books by the world's greatest writers on the experiences that make us human 112 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Is this his best yet .Full of sinister menace and propulsive pace with twisty plotting' Lee ChildWHAT REALLY LIES WITHIN High on a Cornish cliff sits a vast uninhabited mansion. Uninhabited except for Blake, a young woman of mysterious background, currently acting as housesitter. The house has a panic room. Cunningly concealed, steel lined, impregnable - and apparently closed from within. Even Blake doesn't know it's there. She's too busy being on the run from life, from a story she thinks she's escaped. But her remote existence is going to be threatened when people come looking for the house's owner, rogue pharma entrepreneur, Jack Harkness. Soon people with questionable motives will be asking Blake the sort of questions she can't - or won't - want to answer.WILL THE PANIC ROOM EVER GIVE UP ITS SECRETS 432 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Wall Street Journal BestsellerMuch of the advice we've been told about achievement is logical, earnest.and downright wrong. In Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker reveals the extraordinary science behind what actually determines success and most importantly, how anyone can achieve it. You'll learn:- Why valedictorians rarely become millionaires, and how your biggest weakness might actually be your greatest strength - Whether nice guys finish last and why the best lessons about cooperation come from gang members, pirates, and serial killers- Why trying to increase confidence fails and how Buddhist philosophy holds a superior solution- The secret ingredient to 'grit' that Navy SEALs and disaster survivors leverage to keep going- How to find work-life balance using the strategy of Genghis Khan, the errors of Albert Einstein, and a little lesson from Spider-ManBy looking at what separates the extremely successful from the rest of us, we learn what we can do to be more like them-and find out in some cases why it's good that we aren't. Barking Up the Wrong Tree draws on startling statistics and surprising anecdotes to help you understand what works and what doesn't so you can stop guessing at success and start living the life you want. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -What could be better during the golden age of boating on the Thames than a relaxing row up the river So think J., George and Harris - not forgetting Montmorency the dog - but little do they suspect the mishaps, the scrapes and the japes that lie along the winding way.From becoming impossibly lost in the maze at Hampton Court to battles with tins of pineapple chunks, all the while attempting to limit the destruction wrought by the mischievous Montmorency, Jerome K. Jerome's classic novel of humorous misadventures and comedic authorial digressions is a paean to the banalities of everyday life and has entertained readers for more than a century. 343 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -After the Lady Vain is shipwrecked, Edward Prendick is plucked from thewaves by a passing ship and deposited on a remote island. Here he is theguest of Dr Moreau, whose notorious scientifi c methods had caused anuproar that left him with no choice but to fl ee London.Disquieted and appalled by the pained cries of suffering animals, Edwardsoon realizes that the Doctor is continuing and developing his depravedexperiments, and that he too is in great danger.Shocking and suffused with contemporary fears regarding the morality ofthe latest advances in science and their possible implications for religion,The Island of Dr Moreau is both a ruthless social satire and an explorationof human nature. 153 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware 48 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A heart pounding thriller for fans of Lee Child, Matt Hilton and James Hilton.Celine Chavez is the closest thing to a daughter that Clay Gunn has. But now she has disappeared while vacationing in Mexico. Clay and his brother Danny must venture into the ultra-violent world of the Mexican criminal underworld to bring her home. From the bright lights of Cancun to a living nightmare in the wildest jungles of the Yucatan, the Gunn brothers face the direst of enemies yet. One thing is for sure: if they survive, the Gunn brothers will never be the same again. 366 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A heart pounding thriller for fans of Lee Child, Matt Hilton and James Hilton.Celine Chavez is the closest thing to a daughter that Clay Gunn has. But now she has disappeared while vacationing in Mexico. Clay and his brother Danny must venture into the ultra-violent world of the Mexican criminal underworld to bring her home. From the bright lights of Cancun to a living nightmare in the wildest jungles of the Yucatan, the Gunn brothers face the direst of enemies yet. One thing is for sure: if they survive, the Gunn brothers will never be the same again. 366 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A heartfelt collection of short stories from the author of 'Five Years From Now', containing some exclusive material and brand new content. 382 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The brooding, introverted Count von O- arrives in Venice during the carnival in order to escape from his duties and live incognito. But after encountering an enigmatic Armenian stranger who makes an uncanny pronouncement, a bizarre chain of events unfolds, involving a Jesuit secret society, a ghostly seance and a mysterious Sicilian magician - leading the Count to question his faith and morality.First serialized in 1787-89, this multilayered, fragmentary novel - which gave Friedrich Schiller a platform to expound his Enlightenment ideas on society and religion - has thrilled and engaged lovers of Gothic literature for over two centuries. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -When Conrad, son of Prince Manfred of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances on his wedding day, his father, fearing his line is at an end, declares that he will divorce his wife and marry his late son's intended bride. Soon, however, this planned union brings about a series of supernatural events, tragic misunderstandings and cold-blooded murder. Presented as the translation of a medieval Italian text from the time of the crusades, The Castle of Otranto was the first and most influential novel of the eighteenth-century Gothic revival, and introduced several of what became its most recognizable tropes. 148 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A special mini hardback gift edition. This mini hardback, with a special letter from Raymond Briggs, is the perfect stocking filler.'BLOOMING CHRISTMAS, HERE AGAIN!'On Christmas Eve morning, a very grumpy Father Christmas is dreaming about summer, and certainly doesn't want to get up in the cold to deliver presents!Follow his journey through the night, as he battles the elements to deliver his presents.Told through a comic strip, with beautiful illustrations based on the houses that Raymond grew up in, this is a hilarious festive tale that has delighted children for generations.More brilliant Raymond Briggs stories:Father Christmas Goes on HolidayThe Snowman - a wordless picture bookThis mini hardback edition measures 14 x 18cm. 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware 357 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -\*Includes 'The Abominable Snow Baby' - the animated film featured on Christmas Day on Channel 4, starring Julie Walters and David Harewood!\*A collection of wonderful Christmas stories from the fantastically funny Terry Pratchett. With incredible illustrations from Mark Beech, it's the perfect stocking filler! Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different Turkey and carols, presents and crackers - they all start to feel a bit . . . samey.How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store or, was even, arrested for burglary! Dive into the fantastically funny world of Terry Pratchett, for a festive treat like no other. These ten stories will have you laughing, gasping and crying (with laughter) - you'll never see Christmas in the same way again.'Funny, action-packed . . . a rip-roaring read' The Sun 208 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A dazzling selection of 30 short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - the perfect Christmas gift for children aged 6 and up! Snuggle down with this heartwarming collection of classic tales, celebrating the magic and excitement of winter. These fun, entertaining stories are ideal for newly confident readers and are the perfect length for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. It's an ideal stocking-filler too!Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton's bestselling short story collections: Springtime StoriesSummer StoriesHoliday StoriesSummer Holiday StoriesSummertime StoriesStories of Wizards and WitchesStories of Magic and Mischief Christmas TalesChristmas TreatsWinter Tales\*\*\*Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner. 370 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion are some of the greatest tales of good versus evil ever told. From the creation of Arda to the War of the Ring, Tolkien's Middle-earth has seen war and rebellion, devastation and loss, in which the powers of darkness emerged. Here in his latest book, best-selling author and Tolkien expert David Day explores Tolkien's portrayal of evil, and the sources that inspired his work: from myth, literature and history. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers. 256 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A tender and heart-warming story about the growing relationship between a boy and his grandmother, set in the world of The Storm Whaleby bestselling picture book creator, Benji Davies. Noi isn't at all sure about staying at Grandma's. Grandma boils seaweed for soup, and there's not much to do on the tiny island where she lives where the wind cuts in and the grass grows sideways. . . But that's before Noi gets swept up in the dramatic rescue that will mark the beginning of their touching new friendship.Other books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale The Storm Whale in Winter \*NEW\* The Great Storm WhaleAlso by Benji Davies: Grandad's Island On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The seventh thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell'This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book' TelegraphDaisy Wells and Hazel Wong are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge: acting.But the Detective Society is never far away from danger, and it's clear there's trouble afoot at the Rue. Jealousy, threats and horrible pranks quickly spiral out of control - and then a body is found.Now Hazel and Daisy must take centre stage and solve the crime . . . before the murderer strikes again.Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 386 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POSTThe eagerly anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst's hugely successful Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one best-selling children's non-fiction title. Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about the accomplishments and adventures of many more brilliant women from throughout history. Travel through the Underground Railroad with the brave and courageous Harriet Tubman Turn the pages of the hauntingly brilliant Frankenstein with the incredibly talented Mary Shelley Blast into space with astronaut Valentina Tereshkova Become a mighty Egyptian pharaoh with the powerful HatshepsutOverflowing with vibrant and beautiful illustrations, and wonderfully engaging text, Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is a celebration of just some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike!List of women featured: Elizabeth Blackwell, Qiu Jin, Boudicca, Flora Drummond, Pocahontas, Noor Inayat Khan, Harriet Tubman, Valentina Tereshkova, Ada Lovelace, Sayyida al-Hurra, Hatshepsut, Josephine Baker, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley 32 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POSTThe eagerly anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst's hugely successful Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one best-selling children's non-fiction title. Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about the accomplishments and adventures of many more brilliant women from throughout history. Travel through the Underground Railroad with the brave and courageous Harriet Tubman Turn the pages of the hauntingly brilliant Frankenstein with the incredibly talented Mary Shelley Blast into space with astronaut Valentina Tereshkova Become a mighty Egyptian pharaoh with the powerful HatshepsutOverflowing with vibrant and beautiful illustrations, and wonderfully engaging text, Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is a celebration of just some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike!List of women featured: Elizabeth Blackwell, Qiu Jin, Boudicca, Flora Drummond, Pocahontas, Noor Inayat Khan, Harriet Tubman, Valentina Tereshkova, Ada Lovelace, Sayyida al-Hurra, Hatshepsut, Josephine Baker, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The seventh thrilling mystery in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. 'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' Katherine Rundell'This is that rare thing: a series that gets better with every book' TelegraphDaisy Wells and Hazel Wong are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge: acting.But the Detective Society is never far away from danger, and it's clear there's trouble afoot at the Rue. Jealousy, threats and horrible pranks quickly spiral out of control - and then a body is found.Now Hazel and Daisy must take centre stage and solve the crime . . . before the murderer strikes again.Discover the beloved murder mystery phenomenon that has sold over a million copies.'Thrilling' Guardian 'Perfect' The Times 386 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -#1NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER New enemies rise and desire burns in the latest thrilling novel of the paranormal romance series the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Sola Morte, former cat burglar and safecracker, has given up her old life on the wrong side of the law. On the run from a drug lord s family, she is lying low far from Caldwell, keeping her nose clean and her beloved grandmother safe. Her heart, though, is back up north, with the only man who has ever gotten through her defenses: Assail, son of Assail, who never meant to fall in love and certainly not with a human woman. But they have no future, and not just because she doesn t know he is a vampire, but because he is not about to stop dealing arms to the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Fate, however, has other plans for them. When Assail falls into a coma and lingers on the verge of death, his cousins seek out Sola and beg her to give him a reason to live. The last thing she wants is a return to her past, but how can she leave him to die As a lethal new enemy of the vampires shows its face, and the Brotherhood needs Assail back on his feet, Sola finds herself not only a target, but a mission-critical force in a war she doesn t understand. And when Assail s truth comes out, will she run from the horror . . . or follow her heart into the arms of the male who loves her more than life itself 461 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -BY THE WINNER OF THE JONATHAN SWIFT PRIZE 2017A dynamic new collection from one of our most original storytellers: satirical, surreal and very much of the moment.In these stories, T. C. Boyle focuses his unerring eye on humanity's relationship with nature, and the unintended consequences of our efforts to control it. The prize-winning 'Are We Not Men ' reflects on the impact of new gene-editing technologies while 'The Relive Box' parodies our obsession with electronic games.In 'She's the Bomb', a young woman waits on her graduation day, heart in mouth, for an explosive event. A burrito-seller has a killer business idea in 'The Five-Pound Burrito', but learns that success comes at a price. An Italian couple moves south for a fresh start in 'The Argentine Ant', but finds that paradise holds a nasty sting. And in the chilling 'The Designee', a lonely widower can't believe his luck when he receives a mysterious letter from England.In electric prose T. C. Boyle explores myriad facets of society: greed and excess, parenthood and responsibility, the digital world and the way we understand our mortality. Roaming unrestrainedly throughthe present and near future, he inhabits his characters' minds with a ventriloquist's flair, skewering human motivations and revealing us to ourselves with empathy and wry humour. 252 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The sequel to the New York Times best-selling Every Day Every day a new body. Every day a new life. Every day a new choice. For as long as A can remember, life has meant waking up in a different person's body every day, forced to live as that person until the day has ended. A always thought there wasn't anyone else who was like this. A was wrong. Someday starts where Every Day left off. David Levithan takes readers further into the lives of A and Rhiannon, exploring more deeply what Every Day and Another Day had originally asked: What is a soul What makes us human And does gender matter when it comes to love 448 pp. Englisch.…