Harpercollins jun 2012 (87 résultats)

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - \*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available now\* Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe, sidelined on the Royal staff, magnificently siezes command at the final moment of the great victory. It is 1815. Sharpe is serving on the personal staff of the Prince of Orange, who refuses to listen to Sharpe's reports of an enormous army, led by Napoleon, marching towards them. The Battle of Waterloo commences and it seems as if Sharpe must stand by and watch the grandest scale of military folly. But at the height of battle, as victory seems impossible, Sharpe takes command and the most hard-fought and bloody battle of his career becomes his most magnificent triumph. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. 448 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - \*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available now\* Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe, sidelined on the Royal staff, magnificently siezes command at the final moment of the great victory. It is 1815. Sharpe is serving on the personal staff of the Prince of Orange, who refuses to listen to Sharpe's reports of an enormous army, led by Napoleon, marching towards them. The Battle of Waterloo commences and it seems as if Sharpe must stand by and watch the grandest scale of military folly. But at the height of battle, as victory seems impossible, Sharpe takes command and the most hard-fought and bloody battle of his career becomes his most magnificent triumph. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. 448 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - \*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now\* Richard Sharpe, asked to help an old friend, meets, at last, the greatest enemy. Five years after the Battle of Waterloo, Sharpe's peaceful retirement in Normandy is shattered. An old friend, Don Blas Vivar, is missing in Chile, reported dead at rebel hands - a report his wife refuses to believe. She appeals to Sharpe to find out the truth. Sharpe, along with Patrick Harper, find themselves bound for Chile via St. Helena, where they have a fateful meeting with the fallen Emperor Napoleon. Convinced that they are on their way to collect a corpse, neither man can imagine that dangers that await them in Chile. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. 336 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - \*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now\* Richard Sharpe, asked to help an old friend, meets, at last, the greatest enemy. Five years after the Battle of Waterloo, Sharpe's peaceful retirement in Normandy is shattered. An old friend, Don Blas Vivar, is missing in Chile, reported dead at rebel hands - a report his wife refuses to believe. She appeals to Sharpe to find out the truth. Sharpe, along with Patrick Harper, find themselves bound for Chile via St. Helena, where they have a fateful meeting with the fallen Emperor Napoleon. Convinced that they are on their way to collect a corpse, neither man can imagine that dangers that await them in Chile. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. 336 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. 'Lord Dorincourt had occasion to wear his grim smile many a time as the days passed by. Indeed, as his acquaintance with his grandson progressed, he wore the smile so often that there were moments when it almost lost its grimness.' When young Cedric Errol's father dies, he becomes heir to the fortune of his English grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, and must move from working-class New York to England. Bad-tempered, cantankerous and bitter, the old man is slowly won over by the kind, generous and cheerful spirit of Cedric. When a plot arises to deprive Cedric of his inheritance and another pretender steps forward as heir, Cedric's friends in America become involved in order to thwart the challenger. Through Cedric's unconditional love and trust he teaches his grandfather to show compassion to those who are less fortunate than himself.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. 'I see that a man cannot give himself up to drinking without being miserable one-half his days and mad the other.' When Helen flees from her alcoholic husband in order to protect her son she defies societal convention. Earning a living as an artist, she becomes the mysterious tenant of Wildfell Hall as she hides herself away and uses her art to support her child. However, the beautiful and reclusive young woman soon begins to stir up malicious gossip and speculation. Captivated and drawn to Helen, Gilbert Markham becomes suspicious when he begins to hear these stories, however it is only when he reads Helen's diary that he learns the full cruelty that her husband subjected her to in her previous life. Rejecting the societal norms surrounding marriage in Victorian Society, Anne Brontë's novel, said to be based on the experiences of her own brother Branwell, shocked her readers at the time and still remains a scandalous read today.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!In this fifth book in the My Weirder School series, thehot new reality show, The Real Teachers of Ella Mentry, is filming at school. Everybody wants to win the TV show's grand prize! The weird director, Ms. Beard, tells the teachers and students to act normal. Yeah, like that's gonna happen!Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang. Paillot, Jim (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Norm is just plain normaluntil he finds himself in a new school, where all his classmates are monsters! Suddenly Norm isn't normal anymore. Keane, Dave (illustrateur).

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Detention: The best worst thing to happen to Peter Lee Peter and his best friend, Drew, used to be so cool (or at least, not total outcasts) in elementary school. But now they're in middle school, where their extensive mica collection and prowess at kick ball have earned them a new label: losers.Things go from bad to worse when Peter gets detention. But what at first seems to spell his utter doom turns into an unlikely opportunity for making friends and influencing people. . . .…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - More adventures of the irrepressible Iggy as told by her sister Flo, by Jenny Valentine, winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for her debut novel, Finding Violet Park.At home, all Iggy could think and talk about was babies.'Pleeease have one more, ' she said. 'Just one.'Iggy is OBSESSED with babies and wants more than anything in the world to have a new baby brother or baby sister to play with. But mum is far too tired to have another baby - she says just thinking about having another one makes her tired, so when Iggy's Auntie Kate comes to visit all the way from America with some very special news, Iggy can't believe her luck.This is the third outing for Jenny Valentine's endearing siblings. Each chapter is a complete and satisfying story in its own right, perfect for newly-confident readers to enjoy alone, or for reading aloud at bedtime.Illustrated throughout in with black & white line drawings by Joe Berger, who was nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award for his picture book, Bridget Fidget.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The ultimate bedtime read from the award-winning author of The Day the Babies Crawled Away.'Good night, Gorilla,' says the night watchman as he finishes his rounds at the zoo. But Gorilla has other ideas, deftly pick-pocketing the watchman's keys and letting himself out of his cage, whilst letting Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Giraffe and Armadillo out too! The weary watchman makes his way home and into bed . unaware that his friends from the zoo are right behind him!Beautifully crafted illustrations and a calming, easy-to-follow text make this zoo story a delight for toddlers and young children aged 2+. Kids who loved Goodnight Moon and Good Night, little Bear will love Good Night, Gorilla.Peggy Rathmann's first children's book, Ruby the Copycat, turned an embarrassing personal incident into a well-received story and earned the 'most promising new author' distinction in the 1991 Cuffies Awards. Her second book, Good Night, Gorilla, was an American Library Association Notable Children's Book and her third title, Officer Buckle and Gloria, allowed Rathmann to walk off with the Caldecott Medal in 1996. Good Night Gorilla was inspired by Peggy's love for gorillas, 'I wanted to teach sign language to gorillas, but after taking a class in signing, I realized what I'd rather do was draw pictures of gorillas'.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The second hilarious story about the irrepressible penguins of City Zoo, from award-winning author Jeanne Willis. One of the fantastic titles in the Awesome Animals series - the funniest fiction, starring the wildest wildlife, from prize winning authors.Two baby penguins are missing and the rest of the City Zoo penguins set out across the zoo on a daring rescue mission. They hang with the monkeys, fish for clues in the aquarium and try not to get spotted by the leopard in a fast-paced adventure full of fun. Vere, Ed; Reed, Nathan (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - \*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now\*Major Sharpe finds himself a fugitive, hunted by enemy and ally alike.Major Richard Sharpe awaits the opening shots of the army's campaign with grim expectancy. For victory depends on the increasingly fragile alliance between Britain and Spain - an alliance that must be maintained at any cost.Pierre Ducos, the wily French intelligence officer, sees a chance both to destroy the alliance and to achieve a personal revenge on Richard Sharpe. And when the lovely spy, La Marquesa, takes a hand in the game, Sharpe finds himself enmeshed in a web of political intrigue for which his military expertise has left him fatally unprepared.Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. …

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Book three in this fast-paced and exciting series for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs.Noah, Megan, Richie, and Ella are the Action Scouts; friends whose tree house overlooks the Clarksville City Zoo. When they discover a magical world hidden within the zoo, they are swept away on an adventure in which penguins can fly, a mysterious figure lurks in the shadows, and the scouts are enlisted to help Mr. Darby, who is in charge of the Secret Zoo.But will the scouts be able to fight against the dangerous sasquatches who have escaped the zoo and threaten their town There's only one way to find out if the four friends training as Crossers can help save the Secret Zoo.The author originally had the idea for The Secret Zoo when he was nine and wondered what would happen if zoo exhibits had secret doors that allowed kids to go insideand the animals to come outside. He brings that sense of adventure and excitement to this story, making it a favorite for home and classroom reading along with such middle grade fantasy favorites asThe One and Only Ivan.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Forget everything you ever knew about unicorns. The fluffy, sparkly, friendly "horses" so popular the world over don't exist. Real unicorns are killers. Don't miss book 2 in the thrilling Killer Unicorn series!Beasts the size of elephants, with cloven hooves that shake the earth, hides impervious to bullets, and horns that contain a deadly poison, unicorns can outrun a sports car and smell a human from a mile away.And they can only be killed by virgin warriors descended from Alexander the Great.Astrid Llewelyn is now a fully trained unicorn hunter, but she can't solve all her problems with just a bow and arrow. Her boyfriend, Giovanni, has decided to leave Rome, the Cloisters is in dire financial straits, her best friend's powers are mysteriously disintegrating, and Astrid can't help but feel that school, home, and her hopes of becoming a scientist are impossible dreams.So when she's given the opportunity to leave the Cloisters and put her skills to use as part of a scientific quest to discover the Remedy, Astrid leaps at the chance. Finally, she can have exactly what she wantsor can she At Gordian headquarters in the French countryside, Astrid begins to question everything she thought she believed: her love for Giovanni, her loyalty to the Cloisters, andmost of allher duty as a hunter.Should Astrid be saving the world from killer unicorns, or saving the unicorns from the world - Killer Unicorns: Forget sparkles and rainbows. These deadly beasts are descended from Alexander the Great's time, and only a select few have the power to hunt them.- A Secret Society of Hunters: Astrid belongs to an ancient order of virgin warriors, but her loyalty is tested when a scientific quest reveals the unicorns may not be the monsters she was taught to slay.- Questioning Everything: A new opportunity in France forces Astrid to reconsider her duty as a hunter, her long-distance love for Giovanni, and whether she should be saving the unicorns or saving the world from them.- YA Paranormal Adventure: Perfect for fans of urban fantasy with high stakes and a strong female protagonist who must forge her own path in a world of ancient secrets.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - "Katharine Ashe writes with eloquence and power."Lisa Kleypas"You'll be swept away by Katharine Ashe's evocative writing."Sabrina JeffriesFollowing her sensational debut novel, Swept Away by a Kiss, author Katharine Ashe was named one of the "New Stars of Historical Romance" by the American Library Association publication Booklist. With each new book she has proven them rightand never more so than with her novel How to be a Proper Lady. Continuing her phenomenal Falcon Club series, Ashe enchants with this tale of a woman kidnapped as a child by pirates and returned years later to her English family. She must now learn how to be a cultured lady.and to navigate the treacherous waters of love with the notorious sea captain who brought her, kicking and screaming, back to society. This is witty, emotionally rich, and wonderfully imaginative storytelling that readers of Lisa Kleypas, Eloisa James, and Johanna Lindsey will absolutely adore.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - \*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available now\* Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe, sidelined on the Royal staff, magnificently siezes command at the final moment of the great victory. It is 1815. Sharpe is serving on the personal staff of the Prince of Orange, who refuses to listen to Sharpe's reports of an enormous army, led by Napoleon, marching towards them. The Battle of Waterloo commences and it seems as if Sharpe must stand by and watch the grandest scale of military folly. But at the height of battle, as victory seems impossible, Sharpe takes command and the most hard-fought and bloody battle of his career becomes his most magnificent triumph. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - \*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now\* Richard Sharpe, asked to help an old friend, meets, at last, the greatest enemy. Five years after the Battle of Waterloo, Sharpe's peaceful retirement in Normandy is shattered. An old friend, Don Blas Vivar, is missing in Chile, reported dead at rebel hands - a report his wife refuses to believe. She appeals to Sharpe to find out the truth. Sharpe, along with Patrick Harper, find themselves bound for Chile via St. Helena, where they have a fateful meeting with the fallen Emperor Napoleon. Convinced that they are on their way to collect a corpse, neither man can imagine that dangers that await them in Chile. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - \*SHARPE'S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now\* Richard Sharpe triumphs in the last battle of the war, only to find himself in worse peril when charged to recover Napoleon's treasure. It is 1814. There are rumours that Napoleon is dead, or has run away, but Sharpe has one last battle to fight before he can lay down his sword. It is the battle for Toulouse. Little does he know it will be one of the bloodiest conflicts of the war. But Sharpe's war is not only the battle. Accused of stealing Napoleon's treasure, Sharpe must discover the unknown enemy who has tried to frame him - and his revenge is ingenious and devastating. Soldier, hero, rogue - Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Introducing IRA enforcer and deadly assassin, Sean Dillon, in his explosive debut from number one bestselling author, Jack Higgins.A STORM IS COMING.Sean Dillon is a hired killer. The IRA, the PLO, ETA - he's worked for them all.Now, with the Gulf War raging, the Iraqis need his services for an apocalyptic strike at the heart of the West. If it succeeds, it will shake the world to its foundations. Leaders will be wiped out, terror will spread: a devastating blow against democracy.Dillon has 10 Downing Street in his sights but British Intelligence are on his trail. They have hired a killer to stalk a killer - a mortal enemy who is hell-bent on revenge.As the lightning strikes and the bullets fly, Sean Dillon will discover how it feels to be at the eye of the storm.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The heir to Martina Cole's crown with a story of murder, the underworld, violence and treachery.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The final instalment in the Strain trilogy by the world-famous director of Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy. Now a popular Amazon TV show.The night belongs to them, and it will be a night eternal.After the blasts, it was all over. Nuclear Winter has settled upon the earth. Except for one hour of sunlight a day, the whole world is plunged into darkness. It is a near-perfect environment for vampires. They have won. It is their time.Almost every single man, woman and child has been enslaved in vast camps across the globe. Like animals, they are farmed, harvested for the sick pleasure of the Master Race.Almost, but not all. Somewhere out there, hiding for their lives, is a desperate network of free humans, continuing the seemingly hopeless resistance. Everyday people, with no other options - among them Dr Ephraim Goodweather, his son Zack, the veteran exterminator Vassily, and former gangbanger Gus.To be free, they need a miracle, they need divine intervention. But Salvation can be a twisted game - one in which they may be played like pawns in a battle of Good and Evil. And at what cost.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Emma's class is going on a trip to the dinosaur museum. But when Dixie tags along, the two best friends end up with a bone-ified mess. McConnell, Sarah (illustrateur).

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Meg, Jill, and Annie know how to ride their ponies. But when they decide to go out on the trail alone, will they be able to find their way home The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a 'Pony Pointers' vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts!Author Catherine Hapka is alifelong horse lover. She rides several times per week and keeps three horses on her small farm in Pennsylvania. If you're looking for horse books for girls 4-8, don't miss the Pony Scouts books.Pony Scouts: The Trail Rideis a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. Kennedy, Anne (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Mittens the sweet little kitten makes trouble when Nick brings him to school for show-and-tell. Just right for little ones getting ready to go to school for the first time or for a new school year!At the math table, Mittens pushes the counting beads until they crash to the floor. On the piano, Mittens runs across the keys until the piano lid slams down. Mittens even tries to look at a book, until it falls from the bookshelf! Mittens is finally happy when he gets to meet the other students in Nick?s class. This My First I Can Read Book is perfect for shared reading with toddlers and very young children. Basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations make this book just right for the emergent reader. Hartung, Susan Kathleen (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Miss Thornapple's school is not like most other schoolsit's a school for little witches! Little witches must learn how magic broomsticks fly and how to whip up their own potions. And what's served for dinner in the dining hall Gooey eyeballs! There's no telling what might happen at Miss Thornapple's school. But one thing is for sure: Even young witches have lessons to learn. Santoro, Scott (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Splat the Cat is excited to play games with his friendsuntil he loses every game! Will Splat find a way to have fun. Scotton, Rob (illustrateur).

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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Nancy helps JoJo get ready for preschool in this fun and fancy lift-the-flap book!Tomorrow is JoJo's first day of preschool, and Nancy can't wait to help her preparebut what happens when JoJo gets a case of the first day jitters With twelve flaps that open to reveal hidden surprises, Nancy fans will delight in this story of how big sisters can make all the difference. Glasser, Robin Preiss (illustrateur).…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - You think your school's scary Get a load of these teachers:- Ms. Fang, an 850-year-old vampire- Dr. Dragonbreath, who just might eat you before recess- Mrs. Tbreak the rules and spend your detention with a hungry Tyrannosaurus rex!Plus- Gargoyles, goblins, and Frankenstein's monster on the loose- The world's most frighteningly delicious school lunchAnd- The narrator's an eleven-year-old ghost!Join Charles 'New Kid' Nukid as he makes some very Scary friendsincluding Petunia, Johnny, and Peter the Wolfand figures out that Scary School can be just as funny as it is spooky. Fischer, Scott M. (illustrateur).…