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Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Zustand: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Budding inventors and science fair nerds will love hunting down the TRUTH about some groundbreaking inventions--past and present--and the people behind them in this innovative early reader.The computer mouse was invented by Steve Jobs, right That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, it was invented by a man you've probably never heard of named Doug Englebart!! Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about inventions and their inventors to see if they can separate facts from 'lies.' The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of inventions--from the printing press to velcro to a light-up soccer ball. With funny, kid-appealing art by Michael Slack.Step 3 Readers feature easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Remember his name: FBI Agent Amos Decker is back in a thrilling memory man investigation from number one bestseller, David Baldacci.A town with a secret.A lone hunter discovers the remains of a woman in North Dakota's Badlands. She appears to have had a post-mortem performed on her reminiscent of those only seen on TV shows - but this time, there was no slab, morgue or camera in sight. A victim without a past.The reason why Irene Cramer's death merits an FBI investigation becomes rapidly clear when key questions surface about her mysterious past. Little is known about this school teacher, where she came from or her true identity. She clearly had something to hide.A hero with a unique skill.FBI investigator, Amos Decker and his colleague, Alex Jamison, are summoned to seek answers in the local community of London, North Dakota, which sits at the very heart of the fracking industry. Enriched with oil money, jealousy and a deep-set rivalry lie beneath a veneer of glitz and opulence.Decker soon realizes that the nearby 'eye in the sky', the Air Force Station, may hold the vital clues and that this town holds secrets so explosive that they could destabilize the entire country . . .Walk the Wire by David Baldacci is the sixth book in the Amos Decker series.Once read, never forgotten. 588 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A Halloween-themed, laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry.It's Halloween and Billy can't wait for the village Halloween Party. There's just one problem. his Mini Monsters are at the party too! Sparkle-Bogey's in the apple bobbing, Trumpet's in a pumpkin and Gloop's playing 'Guess the Body Part'. Can Billy find his monsters before anyone else does Or will it be up to Peep to save the day Packed with FULL COLOUR illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. 80 pp. Englisch. Williamson, Melanie (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The no. 1 bestselling football and counting story, from multi-award-winning former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo!Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she doesn't know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can't count the goals! Luckily for Spinderella, her Hairy Godmother has a plan.¿ Meet a friendly spider with a difference - the perfect story to share for Halloween!¿ 123, let's count! Learning and practising numbers has never been more fun!¿ A school based story - perfect for children starting school or preschool.¿ Sturdy board pages - ideal for reading on the go.Julia Donaldsonis the internationally renowned author of the best-loved picture books in the world, including Tales From Acorn Wood, The Gruffalo, Gozzle, Jonty Gentoo, Room on the Broom, The Baddies and Night Monkey, Day Monkey. 32 pp. Englisch. Braun, Sebastien (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A cute little board book edition of this funny Christmas story for toddlers, from Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.The perfect stocking-filler! It's Christmas time and Pip and Posy are busy decorating the tree with tasty candy sticks, and beautiful biscuits, and a delicious-looking sugar star. But the strange thing is that every time Posy goes out of the room, when she returns, there's one less decoration on the tree. Eventually, there are NO decorations left AT ALL . . . Oh, dear! All young readers will enjoy the moment when Posy finds Pip lying on the sofa, feeling sick, but will they guess how she decides to tackle Pip A charming new Pip and Posy story about the problems caused by telling fibs, with gentle lessons about being kind and tooth-brushing! With many more titles in the series to collect, including: The Snowy Day, The Super Scooter and The Bedtime Frog. Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story. 26 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!The latest in the hit Hello, World! board book series teaches toddlers all about our amazing planet Earth-with easy-to-understand facts about countries, continents, oceans, landforms, habitats, and Earth's place in the solar system.Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ('Light from the sun makes the moon shine') and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: Solar SytemWeatherBackyard BugsBirdsDinosaursMy BodyHow Do Apples Grow Ocean LifeMoon LandingPetsArctic AnimalsConstruction SiteRainforest AnimalsPlanet Earth Reptiles 26 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War is out now on Prime Video! As President of the United States, Jack Ryan has faced many challenges, but none have been as personal as this and never has he been this helpless in the face of evil in the latest entry in Tom Clancy's #1 New York Times bestselling series.Father Pat West, S.J. was a buddy of the young Jack Ryan when they were both undergraduates at Boston College. Father West left a comfortable job in the philosophy department at Georgetown to work with the poor in Indonesia. Now he's been arrested and accused of blasphemy against Islam. President Ryan is desperate to rescue his old friend, but he can't move officially against the Indonesians. Instead he relies on the Campus team to find out who is framing the priest. There's one other twist to the story. President Ryan discovers a text on his private cell phone from the priest warning about a coming attack against America. 544 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'A goldmine of surprising insights. Makes you smarter with every page' - James Clear, author of Atomic HabitsThe fifth-anniversary edition of the instant Sunday Times bestseller, as featured on Diary of a CEO.The essential guide to improving your performance, and a powerful playbook for success in any field: develop range while everyone around you is rushing to specialize.You may have been taught that success in any field requires early specialization, and 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. If you only dabble or delay, you'll never catch up with those who got a head start. This is completely wrong.In this landmark book, David Epstein shows you that the way to succeed is by sampling widely, gaining a breadth of experiences, taking detours, experimenting relentlessly and juggling many interests.Studying the world's most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors and scientists, Epstein demonstrates how generalists often find their path relatively late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one.Range has challenged the status quo, reshaped career paths, inspired parents and changed lives. Read it to learn how to be more creative, more agile, and more capable of making the connections that your more specialized peers cannot see.'If you're a generalist who has ever felt overshadowed by your specialist colleagues, this book is for you' - Bill Gates, founder of MicrosoftShortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award'I loved Range' - Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Englische Ausgabe!Wer kennt sie nicht, die Geschichte von Mephisto, der versucht, Doktor Faust die Seele abzuhandeln! Aber wie lautet noch gleich die berühmte Gretchenfrage, was war des Pudels Kern und wer ist eigentlich der Geist, der stets verneint Goethes wichtigstes Werk als spannende Nacherzählung in der Reihe Weltliteratur für Kinder zeigt, dass große Literatur schon kleinen Lesern Spaß machen kann. Ein Buch voller Magie und Hexenzauber mit faszinierenden Bildern von Klaus Ensikat. 36 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Christmas is. . . sharing with others . . . giving gifts with love . . . enjoying the magic of the seasonJoin The Very Hungry Caterpillar for a celebration of Christmas and all the ways to wish the ones you love a Very Merry Christmas. This delightful board book features Eric Carle's bright and distinctive artwork from sparkling stars and snowy scenes - and you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar on every page. With it's festive artwork and gentle rhyming text, this is the perfect gift for Christmas! 24 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'On the shield, one of seven forged in the timeless past to hold back the dark, fell a single drop of blood. So the shield weakened, and the dark, spider-patient, waited as the decades passed, and the wound spread under the grass and ground.'The brilliant conclusion to the Chronicles of the One trilogy - an epic story of love, war, family and magic.Fallon Swift has spent all her life preparing for this moment. No longer can she stand by whilst her fellow Magicks are hunted by the fanatical Purity Warriors or rounded up and experimented on by the government.Fallon must follow her destiny to restore the magical shield that once protected them all. But she can't do it alone. It is time to build her army, to take on her nemesis and take down the enemy.She has learned to fight, now she must restore the light and banish the dark forever. The final battle has begun.Series praise: 'A match for end-of-the-world classics like Stephen King's The Stand' - New York Times Review of Books 'Breathtaking' - Heat 512 pp. Deutsch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Sequel to the bestselling Frostheart - the crew are back for another thrilling adventure!Ash and the rest of the Frostheart's brave crew have finally arrived at the majestic stronghold of Aurora - and Ash's mind is blown. It's an extraordinary place - unlike anything he's ever seen - and he can't wait to solve the next clue that will lead him to his parents. But it's quickly clear that even Aurora isn't safe for Song Weavers. A fanatical Pathfinder captain has turned the city against Ash and his kind - and it's not long before the Frostheart has to make another break for freedom. But when a vicious Wraith attack leaves Ash, Lunah, Rook and Tobu stranded on the ice, they will have to use all their strength and cunning to reach safety. But what they find is even more incredible.Praise for Frostheart: 'Littler's debut is wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement.' Guardian'A heart-stopping tale . [that] really lives up to the hype' Sunday Post'This exhilarating snowy adventure will have kids reading under the covers long after lights out.' i Newspaper 464 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Sequel to the bestselling Frostheart - the crew are back for another thrilling adventure!Ash and the rest of the Frostheart's brave crew have finally arrived at the majestic stronghold of Aurora - and Ash's mind is blown. It's an extraordinary place - unlike anything he's ever seen - and he can't wait to solve the next clue that will lead him to his parents. But it's quickly clear that even Aurora isn't safe for Song Weavers. A fanatical Pathfinder captain has turned the city against Ash and his kind - and it's not long before the Frostheart has to make another break for freedom. But when a vicious Wraith attack leaves Ash, Lunah, Rook and Tobu stranded on the ice, they will have to use all their strength and cunning to reach safety. But what they find is even more incredible.Praise for Frostheart: 'Littler's debut is wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement.' Guardian'A heart-stopping tale . [that] really lives up to the hype' Sunday Post'This exhilarating snowy adventure will have kids reading under the covers long after lights out.' i Newspaper 464 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'On the shield, one of seven forged in the timeless past to hold back the dark, fell a single drop of blood. So the shield weakened, and the dark, spider-patient, waited as the decades passed, and the wound spread under the grass and ground.'The brilliant conclusion to the Chronicles of the One trilogy - an epic story of love, war, family and magic.Fallon Swift has spent all her life preparing for this moment. No longer can she stand by whilst her fellow Magicks are hunted by the fanatical Purity Warriors or rounded up and experimented on by the government.Fallon must follow her destiny to restore the magical shield that once protected them all. But she can't do it alone. It is time to build her army, to take on her nemesis and take down the enemy.She has learned to fight, now she must restore the light and banish the dark forever. The final battle has begun.Series praise: 'A match for end-of-the-world classics like Stephen King's The Stand' - New York Times Review of Books 'Breathtaking' - Heat 512 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The astonishing and impressive first collection of short stories from New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman An elderly widow finds the Holy Grail beneath an old fur coat in a second-hand store . . . A stray cat fights and refights a nightly battle to protect his adoptive family from an unimagiable evil . . .A young couple receives a wedding gift that will reveal a chilling alternate history of their marriage . . .Beneath a bridge by the railroad tracks, a frightened little boy bargains for his life with a most persistent troll . . .Such miraculous inventions and more await within Neil Gaiman's first collection of short fiction, a gift of wonder and delight from one of the most unique literary artists of our day. In his capable hands, magic is no mere illusion, but a powerful means to reveal the nature of our humanity obscured in the smoke of our fears and anxieties . . . and reflected in the funhouse mirrors of our dreams.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From the authors behind Five Feet Apart, a #1 New York Times bestseller and hit movie, comes a gripping new romance, perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Fault in Our Stars Can you find true love after losing everything Kyle and Kimberly have been the perfect couple all through high school, but when Kimberly breaks up with him on the night of their graduation party, Kyle's entire world upends - literally. Their car crashes and when he awakes, he has a brain injury. Kimberly is dead. And no one in his life could possibly understand. Until Marley. Marley is suffering from her own loss, a loss she thinks was her fault. As Kyle and Marley work to heal each other's wounds, their feelings for each other grow stronger. But Kyle can't shake the sense that he's headed for another crashing moment that will blow up his life as soon as he's started to put it back together. And he's right.An unforgettable novel perfect for fans of John Green, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan and Jenny Han 317 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -O. Henry was a master of the short story and one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century. This selection of tales from across his writing career ranges from New York apartments to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, hustlers, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight his ironic, comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate.The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War. 218 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A brilliantly funny Christmas picture book from the bestselling author of Oi Frog!Phew! Now that the presents are all delivered, Santa and his elves can enjoy their own festive fun! With crackers and presents, dance-offs and light shows, Santa's Boxing-night party is the North Pole's biggest event of the year! A hilarious follow-up to the bestselling The Night Before the Night Before Christmas. This rhyming picture book is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what Santa gets up to once all the present are delivered. 32 pp. Englisch. Claire Powell (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -With 10 easy-to-use sliders to push, pull or turn in every book and a surprise mirror ending, this bestselling series is perfect for babies and toddlers!'A real winner of a board book' BookTrustPlay peekaboo with this interactive board book to engage and stimulate even the youngest of readers. Peekaboo Apple is stylish, sturdy and packed full of friendly faces at the park! Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies learn to play and that's why they will want to read this book again and again. Moving the pop-ups will help babies develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, while turning the chunky pages will build their book confidence, all while rewarding their curiosity with fun peekaboo surprises. From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the creative team behind the award-winning Felt Flaps: Where's Mr/Mrs series.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook. Scan the code, hear the story! Read, play and discover - start your reading journey with Peekaboo today!Also available:- Peekaboo Cow- Peekaboo Zoo- Peekaboo Love- Peekaboo Dinosaur 10 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The 130-Storey Treehouse is the tenth book of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger GangWe've added 13 new levels to our treehouse - it used to be 117 storeys, but it keeps on growing! Now there's a soap bubble blaster, a GRABINATOR (it can grab anything from anywhere at any time), a time-wasting level, a toilet paper factory (because you can never have too much toilet paper) and an extraterrestrial observation centre . . . which will come in handy when giant flying eyeballs from outer space come to grabinate us!Well, what are you waiting for Come on up!Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series - the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers. 314 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Answering life's big questions for little children, this board book explains Aristotle's beliefs about happiness and friendship in a simple, accessible way.Even little children can become philosophers by asking big questions about the world around them. Aristotle believed that the best way to live a happy life was to fill it with true friends. In Happiness with Aristotle, this idea is explained for the youngest thinkers, from helping your friends to be good people to learning to love yourself as well as others. This book will inspire little ones to have exciting thoughts and conversations about these big ideas.'A philosopher is a person who loves wisdom.Wisdom means knowing things that help you live better and be happy.' 20 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'The boy's an absolute menace.' 'He's a bully. A lost cause!' 'Why can't he be more like his sister ' 'I've been getting into trouble for as long I can remember. Usually I don't mind - some of my best, most brilliant ideas have come from sitting in detention. But recently it feels like no one believes me about anything - even when I'm telling the truth! Everyone thinks I'm just a bully. They don't believe I could be a hero. But I'm going to prove them all wrong.'Meet Hector: a bully whose dastardly antics spiral out of control when, after school one day, he decides to bully a homeless man in the local park. But as London's most famous statues and emblems go missing and its homeless communities are pointed to as the thieves, has Hector managed to pick on the leader of them all And if so, what can he do in a world that won't believe a word he says Written in lockdown when - for the first time in history - London's homeless community were gifted shelter, The Night Bus Hero explores themes of bullying and homelessness, and the potential everyone has to change for the good. 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE ULTIMATE SHOPAHOLIC! 'Pure pleasure, complete and utter joy, and why oh why did it have to end!' 5-STAR Reader Review'Incredibly festive and fun. An easy read that's hard to put down.' 5-STAR Reader Review'The ending made me cry with happiness' 5-STAR Reader Review'This was absolutely brilliant. What's not to love about Becky and Christmas ' 5-STAR Reader ReviewBecky is hosting Christmas for the first time. what could possibly go wrong The brilliant laugh-out-loud festive novel from the Number One bestselling author.Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) adores Christmas. It's always the same - Mum and Dad hosting, carols playing, Mum pretending she made the Christmas pudding, and the next-door neighbours coming round for sherry in their terrible festive jumpers.And now it's even easier with online bargain-shopping sites - if you spend enough you even get free delivery. Sorted!But this year looks set to be different. Unable to resist the draw of craft beer and smashed avocado, Becky's parents are moving to ultra-trendy Shoreditch and have asked Becky if she'll host Christmas this year. What could possibly go wrong With sister Jess demanding a vegan turkey, husband Luke determined that he just wants aftershave again, and little Minnie insisting on a very specific picnic hamper - surely Becky can manage all this, as well as the surprise appearance of an old boyfriend and his pushy new girlfriend, whose motives are far from clear . . .Will chaos ensue, or will Becky manage to bring comfort and joy to Christmas \*\*\*\*\* EVERYBODY LOVES CHRISTMAS SHOPAHOLIC: \*\*\*\*\*'Becky and Christmas is just the perfect combination, and this book is funnier and more loveable than ever' JENNY COLGAN'A perfect Christmas read, laced with humor, with plenty to empathise with. A joyful, funny novel' CATHERINE ALLIOTT'As sparkly as a Christmas tree and full of festive joy, this one's a total cracker' LUCY DIAMOND'A brilliant, laugh-out-loud read' WOMAN'S WEEKLY'Everyone's favourite shopaholic is back with a festive bang. Hilarious.' DAILY MAIL'Festive fun from the off. . . laugh out loud escapism.' CANDISSophie Kinsella, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024 464 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Watch out for Elf's naughty tricks in this new interactive Christmas adventure from bestselling children's author, Tom Fletcher!TWINKLE! TWINKLE! TWINKLE!Who's that inside your book Golly Gumdrops - it's an Elf!Elf wants to know if you've been naughty or nice this year. He'll ask you a few simple questions to find out. but watch out for any elf tricks to try and get you to be naughty!This playful story is full of festive magic, and helps little ones learn the importance of following instructions and good/bad behaviour.Collect all the Who's in Your Book adventuresInteractive adventures for big imaginations:There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere's an Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up funThere's a Dinosaur in Your Book: explores when to use inside and outside voicesBoard book titles for younger readers:There's a Little Snowman in Your Book: help build a magical SnowmanThere's a Little Kitten in Your Book: get ready for bed with Little Kitten.and even more! 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -A festive interactive adventure from bestselling author Tom Fletcher!GOLLY GUMDROPS . . . A LITTLE ELF HAS FOUND THEIR WAY INTO YOUR BOOK!What does Elf want Oh! Just to see if you've been naughty or nice this year!Elf will ask you a few simple questions to find out. And surely there won't be any tricks to try and get you to be naughty . . . will there Hmmm, this could be quite a tricksy little elf. You'd better keep your wits about you if you want to make it on to Santa's Nice List!A fantastically fun and uniquely interactive treat from the creators of There's a Monster in Your Book. Discover a wonderful new Christmas tradition in a book to read again and again.Also available:There's a Monster in Your BookThere's a Dragon in Your BookThere's an Alien in Your Book 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Now adapted for young readers, Senator Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life.With her nomination for vice president, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as Attorney General of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way In this young readers edition of Kamala Harris's memoir, we learn about the impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. The Truths We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds most dear-those of community, equality, and justice. An inspiring and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance all dreams are possible. 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Create pictures of 10 awesome dinosaurs. with stickers! Step 1: Find the stickerStep 2: Peel the stickerStep 3: Place the sticker .and watch your dinosaur painting come to life! Includes everything you need to create ten sticker paintings on sturdy stockplus, all the pages are perforated, making it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share. Features fascinating dinosaur facts on the back of each painting! 44 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Book Three of the Epic Prequel to the Classic Novel Dune Soon to Be a Major Motion PictureThe grand finale of the complex epic trilogy of the generation before Frank Herbert s masterwork Dune.Shaddam Corrino IV, Emperor of the Known Universe, has risked everything to create a substitute for the spice melange . . .The substance that makes space travel possible . . .That prolongs life . . .That allows prescience . . .A substance that is found only on the desert planet Arrakis, a harsh world of storms and monstrous sandworms.Shaddam has used the noble houses as chess pieces for his scheme, causing the overthrow of powerful families, raising other houses to power.The Bene Gesserit Sisterhood works their own plans, manipulating bloodlines, trying to create their long-awaited messiah, the Kwisatz Haderach.Duke Leto Atreides battles his mortal enemy, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, while his love for the beautiful and wise Jessica grows even in the face of bloodshed and betrayal.But are they all just pawns of an inevitable future centered around the planet Dune Look for the entire prequel seriesDUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES DUNE: HOUSE HARKONNEN DUNE: HOUSE CORRINO 688 pp. Englisch.…