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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. 'Welcome, O life! I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.' Autobiographical in tone, Joyce's tale of Stephen Dedalus' journey into adulthood explores the intellectual and moral development of an artist as he struggles to overcome the ingrained Catholic consciousness of his childhood - a family life governed by Irish history, religion and politics. Realistic and innovative in its approach, the style of writing proved controversial upon publication in 1916 and the character of Stephen on a quest for his identity did not appeal to readers.However, Joyce expertly encapsulates the development of individual consciousness and the role of the artist in society in what is considered one of his greatest works. 304 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. Rhetoric may be defined as the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion. Dating from the fourth century BCE, Art of Rhetoric continues to be regarded as the most important work on the art of persuasion. With the advent of democracy in Ancient Greece, public speaking became a vital tool to garner influence and shape the world. This famous treatise provided methods and observations of reasoning and debate. From Aristotle, the grandfather of philosophy, student of Plato, and teacher of Alexander the Great, this practical guide serves as a practical manual and comprehensive introduction to this ancient art - for students of philosophy and for anyone looking to improve their skills of persuasion. 256 pp. Neugriechisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. 'Dear Prince, I must leave you, but I will never forget you, and next spring I will bring you back two beautiful jewels in place of those you have given away. The ruby shall be redder than a red rose, and the sapphire shall be as blue as the great sea.' In 'The Happy Prince' a statue - jewelled and opulent - keeps careful watch over the city and its inhabitants. Enlisting the help of a swallow, his selfless acts bring comfort to those most in need. 'The Nightingale and the Rose' is a tragic tale of personal sacrifice in the name of love, while in 'The Selfish Giant' the end of an eternal winter finally brings springtime and happiness. In this collection of enchanting tales from a master storyteller, Oscar Wilde has entranced readers both young and old since publication in the late nineteenth century. 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'When Biscuit, the curious little puppy, and his Little Girl have a sleepover, there's loads of puppy fun! Sleepovers are the best, especially with other puppy friends! But will Biscuit the little yellow puppy be able to find a stuffed animal to sleep with ' 32 pp. Englisch. Schories, Pat (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Poe's most iconic horror storiesDespite a terrible plague ravaging the land, Prince Prospero hosts a lavish masked ball. The festivities are a complete success - until midnight when a stranger appears wearing the mask of the plague itself, and terror grips the castle.The Masque of the Red Death, The Fall of the House of Usher, William Wilson, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Black Cat: Poe is the unequivocal master of literary horror, dissecting the dark side of the human soul. This collection presents 20 eerie stories in a special hardcover edition embossed with silver foil.Der größte Horror-Autor der Welt in englischer Originalausgabe»Wenn jeder, der einen Scheck für eine Geschichte erhält, die ihren Ursprung Poe verdankt, den Zehnten für ein Denkmal des Meisters entrichten müsste, hätte er eine Pyramide, so groß wie die des Cheops.« Arthur Conan DoyleEdgar Allan Poe zählt zu den Begründern der Horrorliteratur. Seine Poesie wurde zum Fundament des Symbolismus»Poe erschuf konstant und unweigerlich Magie, während seine größten Zeitgenossen lediglich Schönheit hervorbrachten. [.] So hat ihn seine Überlegenheit die Reputation gekostet. [.] Vor allem ist Poe groß, weil er auf billige Anreize verzichtet, auf Sex, Patriotismus, Kampf, Sentimentalität, Snobismus, Völlerei und den ganzen vulgären Rest dessen, was sein Berufsstand sonst noch zu bieten hat.« George Bernard Shaw»Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.« Edgar Allan Poe»Years of love have been forgot, in the hatred of a minute.« Edgar Allan Poe 320 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Daddies are so special! Little truck lovers, join all your favorite diggers as they celebrate their daddies and all they do. Perfect for new daddies, Father's Day, and every day!From diggers to fire trucks, from street sweepers to cement mixers to other favoritesall the vehicles love their daddies and want to show them just how much! A barbecue is perfect for food trucks and all the other diggers on a lovely Father's Day! Families will enjoy reading this book all year round because Daddies love their little diggers, too!Children who can't get enough trucks will love all the books in the bestselling Where Do. series, including:Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas Where Do Diggers Say I Love You Where Do Diggers Hunt for Easter Eggs Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat Where Do Diggers Celebrate Hanukkah Diggers Love Their Mommies!Diggers Love Their Daddies! 22 pp. Englisch. Slade, Christian (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An "exciting, fast-moving" (School Library Journal) middle grade fantasy about a girl who must participate in a deadly game with a ragtag team of players to save her grandfather from a terrible fateperfect for fans of James Riley and Shannon Messenger!In the opulent, sinking city of Dantessa, the Great Game rules all. Pia Paro believes that so long as you follow the rules, you always have a chance at winning. But after her beloved Gramps is sentenced to a life of servitude, Pia accepts a dangerous offer and joins a team of players seeking to win the most perilous game of all: Noctis. The SeafoxesPia's new teammatesare unlike anyone she's ever met. There's brash, bold Carlo; macabre Serafina; kindhearted Pasquale; and their dashing ringleader, Vittoria. Each has their own reason for playing, and soon, Pia begins to question all her long-held beliefs. Maybe the rules Pia once trusted to lift her up have only been keeping herand thousands of others like herdown. As she struggles with these revelations, Pia must survive a gauntlet of clockwork soldiers, perilous underwater adventures, and even a game against Death herself. But with Pia's grandfather's life at stake, Pia must finally decide whether she's brave enough to not just break the rules, but to change the very nature of the Game. 310 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -BEEBOOP BOOP BOOP! Bluey and Bingo have ordered Daddy Robot to tidy the playroom. But when Daddy Robot malfunctions, things start getting messy! How will Bluey and Bingo stop him Join Bluey, Bingo and Daddy Robot in this hilarious board book.'HE-HE! I LOVE DADDY ROBOT!'Don't miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: The DoctorBluey: Road TripBluey: Bob BilbyBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It's currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play. 24 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Hana joins the Moonlight Mystery Agency to help Spark the bionic unicorn find her missing birthday cake in the first of an exciting new series from bestseller Vashti Hardy. Hana has always longed to have a pet of her own. So when a cat turns up at her bedroom window one night, she thinks her dream has come true. But Ace is no ordinary cat. He's a detective cat who has come to invite Hana to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency, and that's when the magical adventures begin! Join Hana and Ace on their first mission to solve the mystery of Spark the bionic unicorn's missing birthday cake! 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Art of Self is an interpretation of the philosophy of Traditional Taekwon-Do. It elucidates the different aspects of Taekwon-Do practice and its impact on body, mind, and spirit. It gives access to the moral and philosophical principles of this art to both the practitioner and non-practitioners alike. This book shows, by using Taekwon-Do as an example, how one can achieve a harmonious, aware, empowered, and peaceful state of being. 135 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Bursting with color and charm, this adorable garden-themed finger puppet book lets babies and inquisitive toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world.Newborns and toddlers will love snuggling up with Baby Snail! Turn the pages to watch as Baby Snail smells the flowers, eats the garden veggies, and leaves its baby snail trail along the way. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this addition to the bestselling Finger Puppet board book series offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together as little ones build a lifelong love of books (and nature!).MORE THAN 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE SERIES: The Finger Puppet books are a trusted, go-to series for new parents and gift-givers. LEARNING PLUS PLAYTIME: A simple storyline celebrates garden life, while a bright and colorful cloth finger puppet offers a chance for little hands to play and build motor skills. CUTEST CRITTER: Snails are beloved for their slow, easygoing nature. This book is perfect for lovers of this cute little garden critter. NEW BABY GIFT: Just the thing for baby showers, birthdays, and stocking stuffers! Pair with a mushroom plush toy or set of cute bug stickers to create an adorably memorable gift. STURDY AND SECURE: Never worry about losing this soft plush finger puppet, which is permanently attached to the back cover of the book.Perfect for: - Parents and caregivers looking for an interactive and educational way to entertain little ones - Gift-givers searching for cute, distinctive presents for birthday parties, baby showers, or holidays - Fans of snails, insects, and other garden critters - Nature lovers of all ages - Fans of finger puppet books for babies and toddlers 12 pp. Englisch. Huang, Yu-Hsuan (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksFew artists' letters are as self-revelatory as Vincent van Gogh's. From the humanistic inspiration behind The Potato Eaters to his long-time obsession with painting the vision that eventually became The Starry Night, the letters in this selection paint an intense personal narrative of his artistic development and creative process across the years. They reveal a man of great spiritual and emotional depths who - in his own words - did everything 'for art and for life itself'. 157 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksFew artists' letters are as self-revelatory as Vincent van Gogh's. From the humanistic inspiration behind The Potato Eaters to his long-time obsession with painting the vision that eventually became The Starry Night, the letters in this selection paint an intense personal narrative of his artistic development and creative process across the years. They reveal a man of great spiritual and emotional depths who - in his own words - did everything 'for art and for life itself'. 157 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksEdgar Allen Poe's short stories have lost none of their power to horrify. He remains a destabilizingly terse sketcher out of ideas, a writer who allows the reader to fill in the many ghastly blanks in his narratives of violence, retribution and animalism. It is hard to recommend Hop-Frog wholeheartedly (its original subtitle was: Or, The Eight Chained Ourang-Outangs) as it is such an affront to decency, but you will certainly never forget it. 144 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksEdgar Allen Poe's short stories have lost none of their power to horrify. He remains a destabilizingly terse sketcher out of ideas, a writer who allows the reader to fill in the many ghastly blanks in his narratives of violence, retribution and animalism. It is hard to recommend Hop-Frog wholeheartedly (its original subtitle was: Or, The Eight Chained Ourang-Outangs) as it is such an affront to decency, but you will certainly never forget it. 144 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Bursting with color and charm, this adorable amphibian finger puppet book lets babies and inquisitive toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world.Newborns and toddlers will love snuggling up with Baby Axolotl! A tiny salamander that has captured hearts around the world with its ever-present smile, the axolotl is the perfect ambassador for kids to learn about underwater life. In these pages, Baby Axolotl swims, sinks, and savors the sunrise. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this addition to the bestselling Finger Puppet board book series offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together as little ones build a lifelong love of books (and nature!).MORE THAN 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE SERIES: The Finger Puppet books are a trusted, go-to series for new parents and gift-givers. LEARNING PLUS PLAYTIME: A simple storyline celebrates lake life, while a bright and colorful cloth finger puppet offers a chance for little hands to play and build motor skills. IRRESISTIBLE ANIMAL: Axolotls are wildly popular because of their silly, slimy smiles! This board book is perfect for lovers of this adorable amphibian. NEW BABY GIFT: Just the thing for baby showers, birthdays, and stocking stuffers! Pair with a cute axolotl plush toy or set of sea life stickers to create an adorably memorable gift. STURDY AND SECURE: Never worry about losing this soft plush finger puppet, which is permanently attached to the back cover of the book.Perfect for: - Parents and caregivers looking for an interactive and educational way to entertain little ones - Gift-givers searching for cute, distinctive presents for birthday parties, baby showers, or holidays - Fans of axolotls, salamanders, frogs, and other amphibians - Nature lovers of all ages - Fans of finger puppet books for babies and toddlers 12 pp. Englisch. Huang, Yu-Hsuan (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books'I had rather die in the adventure of noble achievements, than live in obscure and sluggish security'In 1666, Margaret Cavendish had a vision: there was a crack in reality at the North Pole leading to a utopian parallel universe, where gender roles, scientific orthodoxy and political norms had been razed to the ground. She slipped through the portal and returned with the first science fiction novel in English - an explosive account of the Blazing World. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksIt's terribly important that I get in touch with a gentleman who may have stopped in here to buy flowers this morning. Terribly important.Sometimes, the person you think you love isn't who they seem. And sometimes, you can be your own deception. Spanning Shirley Jackson's entire career, these devilish tales of love, death, and despair show us how all that keeps us safe in suburbia can strike up, leave, and instantly disappear. 111 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksIt's terribly important that I get in touch with a gentleman who may have stopped in here to buy flowers this morning. Terribly important.Sometimes, the person you think you love isn't who they seem. And sometimes, you can be your own deception. Spanning Shirley Jackson's entire career, these devilish tales of love, death, and despair show us how all that keeps us safe in suburbia can strike up, leave, and instantly disappear. 111 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksBaron Bagge, a cavalry officer during the First World War, receives orders from his unhinged commander to ride into Russian machine guns. But instead of meeting certain death, he and his brigade pass, unscathed, into a peaceful, otherworldly country where festivities are in full swing. Alexander Lernet-Holenia, championed in his lifetime by Roberto Calasso, Stefan Zweig and Rainer Maria Rilke, triumphs in this dreamlike novel of mystery and yearning. 91 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksNow you slip away in sleep.Your boat is sea-mist, dreaming, by the shore.Spain's most beloved poet, Federico García Lorca brilliantly captures the beauty and brutality of the twentieth century. His creative imagination transcends his own experiences - be it from the perspective of an ant, a gypsy nun, or Socrates - to meditate on death, love and honour, and to interrogate the decay and pretence of his society. Lorca's poetry excites, moves and disarms. 103 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksNow you slip away in sleep.Your boat is sea-mist, dreaming, by the shore.Spain's most beloved poet, Federico García Lorca brilliantly captures the beauty and brutality of the twentieth century. His creative imagination transcends his own experiences - be it from the perspective of an ant, a gypsy nun, or Socrates - to meditate on death, love and honour, and to interrogate the decay and pretence of his society. Lorca's poetry excites, moves and disarms. 103 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -It's their toughest case yet. And their best detective is missing.Holmes, Margaret and Poe's Brooklyn-based detective agency solves the crimes no one else can. Or they did - until Holmes decided to leave the business.There is no time to waste as the team are called to a fresh NYPD crime scene - and tasked with looking into the disappearance of six children.Time is ticking as they work to unravel the mystery.But they need Holmes.If they're going to solve the crime of the century, first they must save their friend._____________________________Praise for Holmes, Margaret and Poe . . .'A classic, witty and wonderful mystery from the king of crime. Fast-paced and fun, clever and exciting. I loved it' CHRIS WHITAKER'I loved every criminally delicious moment of Holmes, Margaret and Poe. What a wild ride! Hooked from the first page - and not just by the edge of my seat crime stories but also the depth and complexity of the characters. Rock on Book 2! DREDA SAY MITCHELL____________________________________'Nobody does it better' JEFFERY DEAVER'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss' IAN RANKIN'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL____________________________________Readers love Holmes, Margaret and Poe.\*\*\*\*\* 'I devoured this in less than 24 hours and did not want it to end.'\*\*\*\*\* 'I loved this book!'\*\*\*\*\* 'This has quickly become my favourite James Patterson novel to date.'\*\*\*\*\* 'A great start to what I'm hoping will turn into a fantastic new series.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Read in a day.'Holmes, Margaret and Poe, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024 352 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksI went down, I climbed back up into the light of the jaguar sun - into the sea of the green sap of the leaves. The world spun, I plunged down, my throat cut by the knife of the king-priest . The solar energy coursed along dense networks of blood and chlorophyll; I was living and dying in all the fibers of what is chewed and digested and in all the fibres that absorb the sun 89 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksI went down, I climbed back up into the light of the jaguar sun - into the sea of the green sap of the leaves. The world spun, I plunged down, my throat cut by the knife of the king-priest . The solar energy coursed along dense networks of blood and chlorophyll; I was living and dying in all the fibers of what is chewed and digested and in all the fibres that absorb the sun 89 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books'Maigret moved slowly, edging his bulky frame through the throng in Rue Saint-Antoine, which burst into life every morning, the sunshine streaming down from a clear sky on to the little barrows piled high with fruit and vegetables'In these three tales of deception, set in and around Paris, Simenon's celebrated detective uncovers chilling truths about the depths of the human instinct for self-preservation. 127 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books'Maigret moved slowly, edging his bulky frame through the throng in Rue Saint-Antoine, which burst into life every morning, the sunshine streaming down from a clear sky on to the little barrows piled high with fruit and vegetables'In these three tales of deception, set in and around Paris, Simenon's celebrated detective uncovers chilling truths about the depths of the human instinct for self-preservation. 127 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksClosely Watched Trains tells the story of Milo¿ Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Milo¿ is overwhelmed with worries - about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster's office - besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century. 95 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 Classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksClosely Watched Trains tells the story of Milo¿ Hrma, a young railroad apprentice coming of age in wartime Czechoslovakia. Milo¿ is overwhelmed with worries - about his virginity, his love for the conductor, and ongoing scandals in the stationmaster's office - besides which the idea of fighting the Germans seems a simple affair. Poignant, humorous and the inspiration behind the 1966 Academy Award-winning film, this is a small masterpiece from one of the best Czech writers of the twentieth century. 95 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin BooksPriests with shotguns, scheming lovers and a necrophiliac gravedigger haunt the fables of Emilia Pardo Bazán, the formidable Spanish aristocrat, intellectual and feminist. These stories paint a rich and variegated image of Old Spain - sometimes tender, often provocative, always entertaining. But if you decide to visit, beware the Lady Bandit, whose strong, rough hands might grab your neck, and squeeze and squeeze and squeeze . . . 131 pp. Englisch.…