Harpercollins jun 2009 (102 résultats)

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -From the New York Times bestselling author comes the third volume in the exceptional Legends of the Riftwar series that began with Honored Enemy and continued with Murder in LaMut. SELLING POINTS- All of Feist's books regularly appear on local lists as well as the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and various chain bestseller lists. More than 15 million copies of Feist's books have been sold worldwide.- The three Legends of the Riftwar titles return to Feist's bestselling kingdom of Midkemia. Set during the infamous Riftwar, each title, co-written with another well-respected fantasy author, tells a story tangential to the action of the Riftwar Saga, with cameo appearances from Feist's most beloved characters.- Jimmy the Hand was a Featured Alternate Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club.- The magic, youthful heroes, and epic battles make Feist's work a natural for crossover to a young adult audience. 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The fourth book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard.New York Times Bestselling Series?Breezy charm, gusts of spectacular Magyk and a buoyant plot combining drama and comedy in just the right proportions.? ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review)?The Septimus Heap series remains one of the best outcomes of the young-wizard furor catalyzed by Harry Potter.? ?ALA BooklistThere's trouble at the Castle, and it's all because Merrin Meredith has returned with Darke plans for Septimus. More trouble awaits Septimus and Jenna in the form of Tertius Fume, the ghost of the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, who is determined to send Septimus on a deadly Queste. But Septimus and Jenna have other plans?they are headed for the mysterious House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets and the place where they fervently hope they will be able to find Nicko and Snorri, who were trapped back in time in Physik. But how will Septimus escape the Queste 624 pp. Englisch. Zug, Mark (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The fourth book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard.New York Times Bestselling Series?Breezy charm, gusts of spectacular Magyk and a buoyant plot combining drama and comedy in just the right proportions.? ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review)?The Septimus Heap series remains one of the best outcomes of the young-wizard furor catalyzed by Harry Potter.? ?ALA BooklistThere's trouble at the Castle, and it's all because Merrin Meredith has returned with Darke plans for Septimus. More trouble awaits Septimus and Jenna in the form of Tertius Fume, the ghost of the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, who is determined to send Septimus on a deadly Queste. But Septimus and Jenna have other plans?they are headed for the mysterious House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets and the place where they fervently hope they will be able to find Nicko and Snorri, who were trapped back in time in Physik. But how will Septimus escape the Queste 624 pp. Englisch. Zug, Mark (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The fourth book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard.New York Times Bestselling Series?Breezy charm, gusts of spectacular Magyk and a buoyant plot combining drama and comedy in just the right proportions.? ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review)?The Septimus Heap series remains one of the best outcomes of the young-wizard furor catalyzed by Harry Potter.? ?ALA BooklistThere's trouble at the Castle, and it's all because Merrin Meredith has returned with Darke plans for Septimus. More trouble awaits Septimus and Jenna in the form of Tertius Fume, the ghost of the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, who is determined to send Septimus on a deadly Queste. But Septimus and Jenna have other plans?they are headed for the mysterious House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets and the place where they fervently hope they will be able to find Nicko and Snorri, who were trapped back in time in Physik. But how will Septimus escape the Queste. Zug, Mark (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Brother Bear is all set for the big class trip to a honey farm. With Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Sister Bear in tow for the sweet ride, there is bound to be a sticky adventure ahead. Berenstain, Jan; Berenstain, Mike (illustrateur).

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - From the New York Times bestselling author comes the third volume in the exceptional Legends of the Riftwar series that began with Honored Enemy and continued with Murder in LaMut. SELLING POINTS- All of Feist's books regularly appear on local lists as well as the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and various chain bestseller lists. More than 15 million copies of Feist's books have been sold worldwide.- The three Legends of the Riftwar titles return to Feist's bestselling kingdom of Midkemia. Set during the infamous Riftwar, each title, co-written with another well-respected fantasy author, tells a story tangential to the action of the Riftwar Saga, with cameo appearances from Feist's most beloved characters.- Jimmy the Hand was a Featured Alternate Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club.- The magic, youthful heroes, and epic battles make Feist's work a natural for crossover to a young adult audience.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A beautifully designed book, celebrating the power of the imagination to transform even the most ordinary of objects into something magical.A stick is just a stick. unless it's not a stick. From fishing rod to dragon-taming sword a small pig shows that a stick will go as far as the imagination allows.Antoinette Portis captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes reality. Her simple, spare text and illustrations show that seeing truly depends on the ability to believe in the possibilities.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Challenge yourself with word and number puzzles.An utterly addictive puzzle, Codeword is an enormously popular feature of Times2.This cracker of a puzzle is the perfect alternative to knowledge-based crosswords (you either know it or you don't, right ) and number-crunching Su Dokus.In this compelling collection of 150 brand-new Codewords, which for the first time ever are ranked in increasing levels of difficulty, you can really wrestle with your word power and test your logic to the max.The concept is simple. Each number represents a letter, so, starting with the solved letters, use your logic and vocabulary to reveal more letters, form words, and then crack the code.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - An extraordinary and dramatic depiction of the legendary battle of Agincourt from the number one historical novelist Azincourt, fought on October 25th 1415, St Crispin's Day, is one of England's best-known battles, in part through the brilliant depiction of it in Shakespeare's Henry V, in part because it was a brilliant and unexpected English victory and in part because it was the first battle won by the use of the longbow - a weapon developed by the English which enabled them to dominate the European battlefields for the rest of the century. Bernard Cornwell's Azincourt is a vivid, breathtaking and meticulously well-researched account of this momentous battle and its aftermath. From the varying viewpoints of nobles, peasants, archers, and horsemen, Azincourt skilfully brings to life the hours of relentless fighting, the desperation of an army crippled by disease and the exceptional bravery of the English soldiers.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The essential reference for building language proficiencyThe Word-for-Word English-Spanish Spanish-English Dictionary features a simple user-friendly format and includes essential school vocabulary as well as spelling and translation alternativesmaking it ideal for speakers of Spanish studying English and preparing for tests. Compiled from the Bank of English, a 650 million-word English database, this handy reference contains more than 30,000 entries of the most common nouns, verbs, and adjectives in English and Spanish. Packaged in a handy trim size perfect for backpacks and handbags, The Word-for-Word English-Spanish Spanish-English Dictionary is a must have for study or travel.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Joseph Bruchac, author of the award-winning Skeleton Man and The Return of Skeleton Man, breathes life into a chilling vampire-like demon. Maddy has always loved scary stories for kids, especially the spooky legends of her Native American ancestors. But that was before she heard about the Whisperer in the Dark, the most frightening legend of all.Now there's an icy voice at the other end of the phone and a terrifying message left on Maddy's door. Suddenly this ancient tale is becoming just a bit too real. Once, twice, three times he's called out to her. If he calls to her a fourth time, she's done for. Where will she be when he calls her name again Author Joseph Bruchac is acclaimed as 'a formidable talent in the field of multicultural books for children.' (Children's Books and Their Creators)- Perfect for Halloween Reading- Ideal for fans of the supernatural- Features light scares. Comport, Sally Wern (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The fourth book in the internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage, featuring the funny and fantastic adventures of a wizard apprentice and his quest to become an ExtraOrdinary Wizard.New York Times Bestselling Series?Breezy charm, gusts of spectacular Magyk and a buoyant plot combining drama and comedy in just the right proportions.? ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review)?The Septimus Heap series remains one of the best outcomes of the young-wizard furor catalyzed by Harry Potter.? ?ALA BooklistThere's trouble at the Castle, and it's all because Merrin Meredith has returned with Darke plans for Septimus. More trouble awaits Septimus and Jenna in the form of Tertius Fume, the ghost of the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, who is determined to send Septimus on a deadly Queste. But Septimus and Jenna have other plans?they are headed for the mysterious House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets and the place where they fervently hope they will be able to find Nicko and Snorri, who were trapped back in time in Physik. But how will Septimus escape the Queste. Zug, Mark (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - An I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling duo Jane O?Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser:Nancy is all set to wear something special for Pajama Day at school. But when Bree and Clara show up in matching outfits, Nancy feels left out. Will this Pajama Day be as fun as she thought Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day, a Level One I Can Read adventure, is carefully crafted using short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own. Contains a glossary of Fancy Nancy?s fancy words. Glasser, Robin Preiss (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - An exciting, gently spooky, and fun early reader detective adventure!You'll join School Library Journal is welcoming this Level One I Can Read 'to the primer shelves both at Halloween time and throughout the year.'Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted Houseis a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eagerto start reading on their own.- Perfect for Halloween reading- A charming cozy seasonal pick. Cushman, Doug (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The talent show is in a weekhow will Nancy come up with an act when she's assigned a super-quiet partner Nancy and her partner for the talent show are very different. They don't have any of the same talents. Singing and dancing and trapeze swinging are outwill they find a way to bridge their differences and have fun Both shy young readers and exuberant (a fancy word for excited!) ones will enjoy this story.Fancy Nancy: The Show Must Go On is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.This charming early reader delivers reading confidence and a story that celebrates:- Opposites Attract: Exuberant Nancy and shy Lionel have to work together for the school talent show.- Creative Problem Solving: When singing and dancing are out, Nancy comes up with a brilliant new plana circus act!- Vocabulary Building Fun: Kids will love learning 'fancy words' like rehearse and applause right along with Nancy.- Stepping into the Spotlight: A gentle story that shows kids how working with a friend can make scary things, like performing on stage, feel fun. Glasser, Robin Preiss (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Good Enough to Eatis one of a kind: the only guide to kids' nutrition written especially for kids. A practical, hands-on tool for families who want to eat a healthy diet, this book explains nutrition from carrots to cookies.In this book, you will learn:- all about the nutrient groupscarbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals- each nutrient's function- which foods contain which nutrients- how much of each nutrient a kid needs each day- how the body digests food- all about caloriesGood Enough to Eatincludes kid-friendly recipes such as Alphabread and Full o' Beans Soup, and even shows kids how to test their food for fat. Perfect for parents, educators, librarians, and doctors trying to explain healthy eating to kids. Rockwell, Lizzy (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The seventh gripping adventure in this exciting pony-club series. With gymkhanas to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save - these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies.Issie and friends are surprised when Natasha Tucker's dad is made pony club president and unveils the Tucker Trophy competition. Issie's facing her biggest training challenge yet - Fortune, a dozy piebald Blackthorn Pony she must work into winning form. That is if she can keep him awake!Meanwhile, someone is doing their best to wreck relations between the riders and a nearby golf course. Could Pony Club itself be under threat.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Laura Iwasaki and her family are paying what may be their last visit to Laura's grandfather's grave. The grave is at Manzanar, where thousands of Americans of Japanese heritage were interned during World War II. Among those rounded up and taken to the internment camp were Laura's father, then a small boy, and his parents. Now Laura says goodbye to Grandfather in her own special way, with a gesture that crosses generational lines and bears witness to the patriotism that survived a shameful episode in America's history. Eve Bunting's poignant text and Chris K. Soentpiet's detailed, evocative paintings make the story of this family's visit to Manzanar, and of the memories stirred by the experience, one that will linger in readers' minds and hearts. Afterword. Soentpiet, Chris K. (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A grisly death in a quiet suburb pulls forensic scientist Theresa MacLean into the case.A terrifying hostage situation at a downtown bank makes it personal.But the nightmare truly begins when she gets inside.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Aliens are coming. to get up your nose!They don't want our oil. They don't want our water. They don't want our Brussels sprouts. (Actually, neither do we.) They just want our snot!Jack and his friends have only one alien left to capture. The best is always saved for last, thought, so none of them should be surprised that this particular alien loves only one thing. poo! But once they've made a sickening descent into the sewers, the world should finally be safe. Shouldn't it.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - On the first day of the school year, Brother and Sister Bear are nervous and excited. But with tons of new stuff to learn and explore, by the closing bell they can hardly wait for day two! There's something for everyone in this quintessential back-to-school book from Stan, Jan, and Mike Berenstain. Mike Berenstain (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Rumors and Gossip . . . The lifeblood of LondonWhen Olivia Bevelstoke is told that her new neighbor may have killed his fiancée, she doesn't believe it for a second, but, still, how can she help spying on him, just to be sure So she stakes out a spot near her bedroom window, cleverly concealed by curtains, watches, and waits . . . and discovers a most intriguing man, who is definitely up to something.Sir Harry Valentine works for the boring branch of the War Office, translating documents vital to national security. He's not a spy, but he's had all the training, and when a gorgeous blonde begins to watch him from her window, he is instantly suspicious. But just when he decides that she's nothing more than an annoyingly nosy debutante, he discovers that she might be engaged to a foreign prince, who might be plotting against England. And when Harry is roped into spying on Olivia, he discovers that he might be falling for her himself . . .…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A gripping tale of one girl's struggle against the Nazis."Remember who you are, Milada." Milada's grandmother says these words on the night the Nazi soldiers come to their home in Czechoslovakia. But what do they mean She is Milada, who lives with her mama and papa, her brother and sister, and her beloved Babichka. Milada with the sun-kissed hair, eleven years old, fastest runner in her school. How could she ever forget Then the Nazis send Milada to a Lebensborn center in Poland, and Milada quickly discovers that holding on to her true identity will be the greatest struggle of her young life.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'A Devilish Duke on a Quest for Pleasure . . .'Frannie Darling was once a child of London's roughest streets, surrounded by petty thieves, pickpockets, and worse. But though she survived this harsh upbringing to become a woman of incomparable beauty, Frannie wants nothing to do with the men who lust for her, the rogues who frequent the gaming hall where she works. She can take care of herself and feels perfectly safe on her own-safe, that is, until he strides into her world, and once again it becomes a very dangerous place indeed.To bed her but not wed her. That's what Sterling Mabry, the eighth Duke of Greystone, wants. But Frannie abhors arrogant aristocrats interested only in their own pleasure. So why then does the thought of an illicit tryst with the devilish duke leave her trembling with desire Her willing body begs for release . . . and a wicked, wonderful surrender.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The incredible, moving and hilarious story of Cheeta the Chimp, simian star of the big screen, on a behind-the-scenes romp through the golden years of Hollywood. As heard on Radio 4, starring Jon Malcovich and Julian Sands. The greatest Hollywood Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller, died in 1984. Maureen O'Sullivan, his Jane, died in 1998. Weissmuller's son, who first played Boy in the 1939 film 'Tarzan Finds a Mate', has gone too. But Cheeta the Chimp, who starred with them all, is alive and well, retired in Palm Springs as an abstract painter. At the incredible age of seventy-six, he is by far the oldest living chimpanzee ever recorded. Now, in this extraordinary debut novel, James Lever uncovers the astonishing tale of Cheeta. Cheeta was just a baby when snatched from the Liberian jungle in 1932, by the great animal importer Henry Trefflich, who went on to supply NASA with its 'Monkeys for Space' programme. That same year, Cheeta appeared in 'Tarzan the Ape Man', and in 1934 'Tarzan and His Mate', in which he famously stole the clothes from a naked O'Sullivan, dripping wet from an underwater swimming scene with Weissmuller. Full of humour, wit and emotion, James Lever's novel tells the truly unique tale of a monkey stolen from deepest Africa and forced to make a living among the fake jungles and outrageous stars of Hollywood's golden age. Cheeta's tinseltown journey extends beyond the screen, to his struggle with drink and addiction to cigars, his breakthrough with a radical new form of abstract painting, 'Apeism', his touching relationship with his retired nightclub-performing grandson Jeeta, now a considerable artist in his own right, his fondness for hamburgers and his battle in later life with diabetes, and, through thick and thin, carer Dan Westfall, his loving companion who has helped this magnificent monkey come to terms with his peculiar past. Funny, moving - and so searingly honest, you know it has to be fiction - 'Me Cheeta' transports us back to a lost Hollywood. Cheeta is a real star, and this is the greatest celebrity non-memoir of recent times.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - It's official. Angela Clarke is in love - with the mostfabulous city in the world. Fleeing her cheating boyfriend and clutching little more than a crumpled bridesmaid dress, a pair of Louboutins and her passport, Angela jumps on a plane, destination New York. Holed up in a cute hotel room, Angela gets a NYC makeover from her NBFJenny and a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Before she knows it, Angela is dating two sexy guys. And, best of all, she gets to write about it in her new blog (Carrie Bradshaw eat your heart out). But it's one thing telling readers about your romantic dilemmas, it's another figuring them out for yourself. Angela has fallen head over heels for the big apple.but does she heart New York more than home.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Set amongst the rolling vineyards and gentle courtyards of a small seaside village in Catalonia, Patrick O'Brian's second novel is a poignant story of tumultuous love, complex faith and one man's desperate bid to reclaim his humanity.Summoned from his medical practice in China by a bevy of anxious aunts, Alain Roig returns to his Catalan hometown to discover he has been nominated by family members with vested interests in the ancestral property to prevent an impending marriage between his cold, ascetic cousin Xavier and Madeleine, a quiet, introspective village girl of unusual beauty. As Alain seeks to understand his cousin's complex motivations for wooing the unhappy girl, he is slowly drawn into Xavier's dark crisis of faith, the well-worn pattern of the sleepy Catalan days and the tight circle of village gossip that surrounds Madeleine.Throughout, Patrick O'Brian's slow, seductive narrative lures the reader into the landscapes, rhythms and passions of Catalonia, while his subtle, insightful characterisation paints a psychological portrait of a unique way of life and two very different men - one generous and impulsive, the other desperate to revive in his soul the dying flames of affection which he senses could be his salvation.With themes and characters that in many ways prefigure his enormously successful Aubrey/Maturin series, THE CATALANS demonstrates all the insight, lyricism and psychological drama that made O'Brian one of the best storytellers of his generation.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - '[Jance] continues to grow in her art. It's nomystery why this writer is a hit.'-Seattle TimesA premium edition reissue of the third electrifying Joanna Brady novel byNew York Timesbestselling author J. A. Jance.A prisoner languishes in a Phoenix jail cell accused of slaying his estranged wife. No one believes the man is innocent, except the new female sheriff of Cochise County, in town for a crash course in police training. Joanna Brady is out of her jurisdiction-and possibly out of her league. For a human monster is on the prowl, hiding the grisly evidence of his horrific crimes in the vast emptiness of the Arizona desert. And an impromptu investigation, with no official sanction, and no back-up, is drawing a cold, ingenious serial killer much too close to Brady for comfort-and closer, worse still, to her little girl.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Superintendent Dalziel falls for the recently bereaved Mrs Fielding's ample charms, and has to be rescued from a litter of fresh corpses by Inspector Pascoe. Superintendent Andy Dalziel's holiday runs into trouble when he gets marooned by flood water. Rescued and taken to nearby Lake House, he discovers all is not well: the owner has just died tragically and the family fortunes are in decline. He also finds himself drawn to attractive widow, Bonnie Fielding. But several more deaths are to follow. And by the time Pascoe gets involved, it looks like the normally hard-headed Dalziel might have compromised himself beyond redemption.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This is a witty celebration of the worst lyrics ever to grace the airwaves. After all, there are bad lines, and then there are really bad lines. Snap sang 'I'm as serious as cancer' in 'Rhythm Is a Dancer', while Duran Duran opined 'You're about as easy as a nuclear war' in 'Is There Something I Should Know'. Spandau Ballet even named a song, 'Instinction', after a word that didn't exist. And even the mighty have their off days - Bob Dylan may have written protest anthem 'Blowing in the Wind' but he also wrote 'Wiggle, Wiggle, like a Bowl of Soup'. Even Kate Bush, who spent 10 years writing her eagerly-anticipated 'Aerial' album, came out with a song (Mrs Bartolozzi) about a washing machine: 'Slooshy sloshy slooshy sloshy / Get that dirty shirty clean'.This is a supremely well-written book on a great topic, by an author who has toiled at the cliff-face of British pop music for years. Who better to steer a narrative path through the convoluted wordplay and hackneyed cliches of crap lyrics It features awkward phrases, mixed metaphors and platitudes: they're all here to entertain and amuse. Featuring songwriters and musicians from Spandau Ballet to Shakira, it is the natural successor to Portico's popular 'The Ants Are My Friends'.…