penguin publishing group jun 2012 (17 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Slocum's got just enough rope to hang himself?or someone else.With buzzards circling in the sky, young Tom Garvin hopes his search for the lost cattle of the Bar M Ranch has not ended in vain. It turns out the carrion those birds are after isn't cows but the body of a man hanging from a dying tree with a very mysterious black rope around his neck.Impressed by the rope, Garvin decides to take it-along with the dead man's beautiful horse-back to the ranch where he works with John Slocum. And the two of them are about to learn that this is one rope they don't want to be at the end of?

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the discovery of a strange parchment in an old bookseller's shop to the fantastic descent through a dormant volcano into a subterranean world of danger and beauty, A Journey to the Center of the Earth is as wonderfully entertaining today as when it was first published. One of Jules Verne's finest novels, its unique combination of 'hard' science and vivid imagination helped establish this brilliant Frenchman as the father of modern science fiction. A high-tension odyssey, it depicts three men who venture into an unknown, fearsome underworld to discover what lies at the mysterious center of the earth-while risking their chances of ever returning to the surface alive. With an Introduction by Bear Gryllsand an Afterword by Leonard Nimoy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Longarm's after a killer who slays with fire?In her youth, her fiery temper and wild ways earned her the nickname Naughty Nellie. But this close kin to Marshal Billy Vail is no killer-at least Billy doesn't think so. A jury in Carson City disagrees, and they've sentenced Nellie to hang for burning her husband alive in their marriage bed.Billy has always turned to his best deputy marshal to put out his fires-but this time it's personal. Longarm barely has time to rekindle his romance with a Denver waitress before he lights out for Carson City. After he sees Nellie, he's determined to make sure an innocent widow doesn't go to the gallows-and a match-happy murderer burns in hell?

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A woman s life and love are compromised in this pulse-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood.Dr. Ellie Sullivan has witnessed the shooting of an FBI agent in pursuit of a ruthless modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. The only person to see the shooter s face, Ellie is suddenly thrust into the center of a criminal investigation spearheaded by the no-nonsense, by-the-book, and tantalizingly handsome agent Max Daniels.When the couple is captured, she ll be called to testify. But the Landrys have been caught before, and each time the witnesses are scared into silence or they disappear. Now Max vows to be Ellie s shadow, promising never to leave her side until the trial. But that could be dangerous for both of them, and it isn t long before the sparks and the bullets fly.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet Edinburgh Detective Inspector Liz Kavanaugh, head of the Innovative Crimes Investigation Unit, otherwise known as the Rule 34 Squad. They monitor the Internet for potential criminal activity, analyzing trends in the extreme fringes of explicit content. And occasionally, even more disturbing patterns arise Three ex-cons have been murdered in Germany, Italy, and Scotland. The only things they had in common were arrests for spamming and a taste for unorthodox entertainment. As the first officer on the scene of the most recent death, Liz finds herself sucked into an international investigation that isn t so much asking who the killer is, but what and if she doesn't find the answer soon, the homicides could go viral.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Now in paperback: the best-loved tales from the acclaimed new translationThis is the essential one-volume edition ofThe Arabian Nights, abridged from the celebrated new three-volume translation. Included are the timeless and unforgettable stories of Aladdin, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, Sinbad the Sailor, and many others, in a handy companion to the landmark translation described a 'the most ambitious and thorough' byThe Guardian(London).For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This New York Times bestseller is a myth-shattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership.Historians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike: Napoleon, Lincoln, Churchill, Hitler, and others. In A First-Rate Madness, Nassir Ghaemi, director of the Mood Disorders Programme at Tufts Medical Center, offers and sets forth a controversial, compelling thesis: the very qualities that mark those with mood disorders also make for the best leaders in times of crisis. From the importance of Lincoln's 'depressive realism' to the lacklustre leadership of exceedingly sane men as Neville Chamberlain, A First-Rate Madness overturns many of our most cherished perceptions about greatness and the mind.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A new, definitive translation of Tolstoy's early autobiographical trilogyLeo Tolstoy began his trilogy,Childhood; Boyhood; Youth, in his early twenties. Although he would in his old age famously dismiss it as an 'awkward mixture of fact and fiction', generations of readers have not agreed, finding the novel to be a charming and insightful portrait of inner growth against the background of a world limned with extraordinary clarity, grace and color. Evident too in its brilliant account of a young person's emerging awareness of the world and of his place within it are many of the stances, techniques and themes that would come to full flower in the immortalWar and PeaceandAnna Karenina, and in the other great works of Tolstoy's maturity. Prizewinning translatorJudson Rosengrant has stunningly realized Tolstoy's voice in English prose to make this new Penguin Classics edition ofChildhood; Boyhood; Youththe 'definitive translation. . . in this generation' (Janet Fitch).For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One of the great short novels of the twentieth century--in an edition marking the 100th anniversary of the author's birth.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Probably the most important archaeological find in history . Vermes' translations are a standard in the field' Los Angeles TimesThe discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Judaean desert between 1947 and 1956 was one of the greatest finds of all time. These extraordinary manuscripts appear to have been hidden in the caves at Qumran by the Essenes, a Jewish sect in existence before and during the time of Jesus. Written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek, the scrolls have transformed our understanding of the Hebrew Bible, early Judaism and the origins of Christianity. This acclaimed translation by Geza Vermes has established itself as the classic version of these texts. Translated and edited with an Introduction and Notes by Geza Vermes.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For its twenty-fifth anniversary, a new edition of Bruce Chatwin's classic work with a new introduction by Rory Stewart.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two neuroscience experts explain how their 4-Step Method can help identify negative thoughts and change bad habits for good. A leading neuroplasticity researcher and the coauthor of the groundbreaking books Brain Lock and The Mind and the Brain, Jeffrey M. Schwartz has spent his career studying the human brain. He pioneered the first mindfulness-based treatment program for people suffering from OCD, teaching patients how to achieve long-term relief from their compulsions.Schwartz works with psychiatrist Rebecca Gladding to refine a program that successfully explains how the brain works and why we often feel besieged by overactive brain circuits (i.e. bad habits, social anxieties, etc.) the key to making life changes that you want to make your brain work for you is to consciously choose to starve these circuits of focused attention, thereby decreasing their influence and strength.You Are Not Your Brain carefully outlines their program, showing readers how to identify negative impulses, channel them through the power of focused attention, and ultimately lead more fulfilling and empowered lives.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heartbreaking, stay-up-all-night novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You , After You , and One Plus One. A Brief Encounter for our time, The Last Letter from Your Lover is a sophisticated, spellbinding double love story that spans decades and thrillingly evokes a bygone era. In 1960, Jennifer Stirling wakes in the hospital and remembers nothing-not the car accident that put her there, not her wealthy husband, not even her own name. Searching for clues, she finds an impassioned letter, signed simply 'B,' from a man for whom she seemed willing to risk everything. In 2003, journalist Ellie Haworth stumbles upon the letter and becomes obsessed with learning the unknown lovers' fate-hoping it will inspire her own happy ending. Remarkably moving, this is a novel for romantics of every age.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The latest psychological thriller from the internationally bestselling author of The Wrong Mother and The Cradle in the Grave.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Counterintuitive insights about building successful relationships- based on research into human-computer interaction. Books like Predictably Irrational and Sway have revolutionized how we view human behavior. Now, Stanford professor Clifford Nass has discovered a set of rules for effective human relationships, drawn from an unlikely source: his study of our interactions with computers.Based on his decades of research, Nass demonstrates that-although we might deny it-we treat computers and other devices like people: we empathize with them, argue with them, form bonds with them. We even lie to them to protect their feelings.This fundamental revelation has led to groundbreaking research on how people should behave with one another. Nass's research shows that:

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A child born in the plague year of 1348, abandoned and raised within the oppressive walls of a convent, Alice Perrers refused to take the veil, convinced that a greater destiny awaited her. Ambitious and quick witted, she rose above her obscure beginnings to become the infamous mistress of Edward III. But always, essentially, she was alone.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An Artist's Field Guide to the World's Great Dragons!Creatures of great beauty and terrible ferocity, dragons have been featured and revered for centuries. Of the thousand-plus species still in existence, none have inspired more folklore and artistic awe than the eight species of Great Dragons. Within these pages, these fire-breathing monsters of legend - the rock stars of the dragon world - come to life through the work of artist and adventurer William O'Connor.Not since the original Dracopedia has there been such a beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched guide on the subject, with special focus on the distinctive features of each species - from the broad horns of the Icelandic white dragon to the elaborate neck frills of the Ligurian gray. Based on the author's expeditions to sanctuaries around the globe and consults with prominent regional experts, Dracopedia The Great Dragons presents never-before assembled facts and instruction to help you capture the heart-beating grandeur of these magnificent monsters. Inside, find everything you need to know to capture the essence of your favorite dragons through your artwork: Learn about the habits, anatomy and natural history of 8 fierce and fantastic dragons Each profile features sketches, drawings and start-to-finish creation of a stunning artwork, illustrating key concepts that apply to any medium Discover special techniques for achieving dramatic lighting effects, powerful compositions and the incredible sculptural forms and textures of dragons Includes a gallery of dragons and a foldout comparison poster.