Harpercollins apr 2012 (78 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Mere Christianity, the greatest Christian thinker of our time explores what it means to love. What does it mean to love Affection is the most familiar bond born of fondness and familiarity; friendship, our rarest and perhaps most insightful connection; eros, the embodiment of passion and desire. The most powerful of all is charity, the love of God, without which the others are easily corrupted - becoming bitter, selfish and even dangerous. C. S. Lewis names and explores these human sentiments in The Four Loves, one of his most famous works of non-fiction. With his characteristic warmth and lucidity, Lewis clarifies how the four loves work in our daily lives and how they can allow us to be closer to God. 176 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Mere Christianity, the greatest Christian thinker of our time explores what it means to love. What does it mean to love Affection is the most familiar bond born of fondness and familiarity; friendship, our rarest and perhaps most insightful connection; eros, the embodiment of passion and desire. The most powerful of all is charity, the love of God, without which the others are easily corrupted - becoming bitter, selfish and even dangerous. C. S. Lewis names and explores these human sentiments in The Four Loves, one of his most famous works of non-fiction. With his characteristic warmth and lucidity, Lewis clarifies how the four loves work in our daily lives and how they can allow us to be closer to God. 176 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A wonderful, warm novel from a major new American voice. Henry Skrimshander, newly arrived at college, shy and out of his depth, has a talent for baseball that borders on genius. But sometimes it seems that his only friend is big Mike Schwartz - who champions the talents of others, at the expense of his own. And Owen, Henry's clever, charismatic, gay roommate, who has a secret that could put his brilliant college career in jeopardy. Pella, the 23-year-old daughter of the college president, has returned home after a failed marriage, determined to get her life in order. Only to find her father, a confirmed bachelor, has fallen desperately in love himself. Then, one fateful day, Henry makes a mistake - misthrows a ball. And everything changes.; Chad Harbach hat den Traum von der 'Great American Novel' wahr gemacht: Die Kunst des Feldspiels ist ein literarisches Wunder, ein magisches Debüt, ein so kluger wie zu Herzen gehender Roman über den Abschied von der Jugend, über Leidenschaft und Liebe, Freundschaft und Familie. Der Gott des Spiels hat Henry Skrimshander ein Geschenk in die Wiege gelegt: Der schmächtige, unscheinbare Junge aus der Provinz ist das größte Baseball-Talent seit Jahrzehnten. Als er in die Mannschaft des Westish College aufgenommen wird, scheint sein Aufstieg in den Olymp vorprogrammiert. Monatelang macht er nicht einen Fehler. Doch dann geht ein Routinewurf auf fatale Weise daneben und die Schicksale von fünf Menschen werden untrennbar miteinander verknüpft.Henry hat einen neuen Gegner: den Selbstzweifel. Sein Mentor Mike Schwartz macht die bittere Erfahrung, dass er Henry zuliebe sich selbst vergessen hat. Henrys schwuler Mitbewohner Owen muss sich von einem herben Schlag erholen. Rektor Affenlight lernt spät im Leben die wahre Liebe kennen und schlittert in eine gefährliche Affäre. Und seine Tochter Pella flieht vor ihrem Mann nach Westish um auf dem Campus mehr als nur Sex zu finden.Während das dramatische Endspiel unerbittlich näher rückt, sind sie alle gezwungen, sich mit ihren tiefsten Wünschen und Abgründen auseinanderzusetzen. Am Ende wird einer von ihnen gleich zweimal bestattet, und die Leben der anderen werden nie mehr dieselben sein. Die Kunst des Feldspiels erzählt von den Dingen, die uns ausmachen den Fehlern wie den Obsessionen. Wer wissen will, was es bedeutet, hier und heute ein Mensch zu sein, der muss dieses Buch lesen.'Debütromane von solcher Vollkommenheit und Sogkraft sind sehr, sehr selten.' Jonathan Franzen'Wunderbar zu lesen, das reinste Vergnügen.' John Irving 528 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A wonderful, warm novel from a major new American voice. Henry Skrimshander, newly arrived at college, shy and out of his depth, has a talent for baseball that borders on genius. But sometimes it seems that his only friend is big Mike Schwartz - who champions the talents of others, at the expense of his own. And Owen, Henry's clever, charismatic, gay roommate, who has a secret that could put his brilliant college career in jeopardy. Pella, the 23-year-old daughter of the college president, has returned home after a failed marriage, determined to get her life in order. Only to find her father, a confirmed bachelor, has fallen desperately in love himself. Then, one fateful day, Henry makes a mistake - misthrows a ball. And everything changes.; Chad Harbach hat den Traum von der 'Great American Novel' wahr gemacht: Die Kunst des Feldspiels ist ein literarisches Wunder, ein magisches Debüt, ein so kluger wie zu Herzen gehender Roman über den Abschied von der Jugend, über Leidenschaft und Liebe, Freundschaft und Familie. Der Gott des Spiels hat Henry Skrimshander ein Geschenk in die Wiege gelegt: Der schmächtige, unscheinbare Junge aus der Provinz ist das größte Baseball-Talent seit Jahrzehnten. Als er in die Mannschaft des Westish College aufgenommen wird, scheint sein Aufstieg in den Olymp vorprogrammiert. Monatelang macht er nicht einen Fehler. Doch dann geht ein Routinewurf auf fatale Weise daneben und die Schicksale von fünf Menschen werden untrennbar miteinander verknüpft.Henry hat einen neuen Gegner: den Selbstzweifel. Sein Mentor Mike Schwartz macht die bittere Erfahrung, dass er Henry zuliebe sich selbst vergessen hat. Henrys schwuler Mitbewohner Owen muss sich von einem herben Schlag erholen. Rektor Affenlight lernt spät im Leben die wahre Liebe kennen und schlittert in eine gefährliche Affäre. Und seine Tochter Pella flieht vor ihrem Mann nach Westish um auf dem Campus mehr als nur Sex zu finden.Während das dramatische Endspiel unerbittlich näher rückt, sind sie alle gezwungen, sich mit ihren tiefsten Wünschen und Abgründen auseinanderzusetzen. Am Ende wird einer von ihnen gleich zweimal bestattet, und die Leben der anderen werden nie mehr dieselben sein. Die Kunst des Feldspiels erzählt von den Dingen, die uns ausmachen den Fehlern wie den Obsessionen. Wer wissen will, was es bedeutet, hier und heute ein Mensch zu sein, der muss dieses Buch lesen.'Debütromane von solcher Vollkommenheit und Sogkraft sind sehr, sehr selten.' Jonathan Franzen'Wunderbar zu lesen, das reinste Vergnügen.' John Irving 528 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: Audio with a reading of the adapted story Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Recently, there have been some strange things happening at Styles, a large country house in Essex. Evelyn Howard, a loyal friend to the family for years, left the house after an argument with Mrs Inglethorp. Mrs Inglethorp is then suddenly taken ill and dies. Has she been poisoned It is up to the famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, to find out what happened.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: A CD with a reading of the adapted story Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Bobby Jones is playing golf . terribly. As his ball disappears over the edge of a cliff, he hears a cry. The ball is lost, but on the rocks below he finds a dying man. With his final breath the man opens his eyes and says, 'Why didn't they ask Evans ' Bobby and his adventure-seeking companion Frankie set out to solve the mystery of the dying man's last words only to find their own lives in terrible danger.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the Smarties Silver medal, and best-selling title, Harry the Poisonous Centipede is the delightfully squirmy story of a little centipede's adventures in the scary world of the dreaded Hoo-Mins!'It's a Hoo-Min!' crackled George. 'Walking on its hairy-biter feet!'But now it was Harry who felt brave. 'Come on! Let's peep at it!'They crawled the rest of the way up the tunnel towards the light.Harry is a poisonous centipede but he's not very brave. Still, he is the star of this seriously squirmy story. Harry likes to eat things that wriggle and crackle, and things that are juicy and munchy! But there are some things that a poisonous centipede must never try to eat - dangerous things like flying swoopers, belly wrigglers, furry biters and the most dangerous of all. Hoo-Mins!Harry and George's adventures up to the world of Hoo-Mins sparkle with fun and will be a delightfully squirmy experience for all young readers.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A graphic novel adventure from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series!In the third book of the SkyClan and the Stranger manga arc, set after the events of Warriors Super Edition: SkyClan's Destiny, SkyClan faces new dangers-and welcomes a new Clanmate.Leafstar is struggling to keep SkyClan united in the wake of the flood that destroyed their camp, but her Clanmates are scared of what might happen next. Meanwhile, Sol continues to demand that Leafstar make him a warrior, but Leafstar isn't sure that Sol will ever be ready to embrace the warrior code. As SkyClan faces another devastating challenge, Leafstar must figure out what is best for her Clan-once and for all. Barry, James L.; Hunt, John (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: A CD with a reading of the adapted story Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Pretty, young Anne Beddingfeld comes to London looking for adventure. But adventure finds her when she sees a man fall off an Underground platform and die on the rails. The police think the death was an accident. But who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body before running away Anne has only one clue, but she is determined to bring the mysterious killer to justice. Anne's adventure takes her on a cruise ship all the way to Cape Town and on into Africa.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A new edition of the first novel about much-loved character Little Wolf from the author of the MEERKAT MADNESS books and HARRY AND THE BUCKETFUL OF DINOSAURS.All Little Wolf wants to do is stay at home with Mum and Dad and Baby brother Smellybreff. Instead he's packed off to Cunning College to learn the 9 Rules of Badess and earn his Gold BAD Badge from his wicked Uncle Bigbad. He sets off on his journey, sending letters home as he adventures in the big wide world.A hilarious adventure from the author of MEERKAT MADNESS.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: A CD with a reading of the adapted story Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words It is World War II and Britain's best secret agent has been murdered. The murderers are Nazi agents, known only as N and M, and could be anyone. The only clue points towards the sleepy seaside village of Leahampton and its busy guesthouse, Sans Souci. Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, Britain's most unlikely spies, accept the mission to find N and M. No one can be trusted.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Returning to the beach cottagea cottage named Scallopwhere she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice.Who will see the first dolphin this time The first pelican What will have changed Stayed the same And will this be the year she finally finds a junonia shell Alice's friends are all returning, too. And she's certain her parents have the best party planned for her. Alice can't wait. If Alice is lucky, everything will be absolutely perfect. Will Alice be lucky Multiple award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes brings his insightful, gentle, real-world insight to middle grade novels, including:- Billy Miller Makes a Wish- Bird Lake Moon- The Birthday Room- Junonia- Olive's Ocean- Protecting Marie- Sun & Spoon- Sweeping Up the Heart- Two Under Par- Words of Stone- The Year of Billy Miller- The Zebra Wall. Henkes, Kevin (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Mere Christianity, the greatest Christian thinker of our time offers an answer to one of the fundamental questions of faith: why must we suffer 'If God is good and all powerful, why does he allow his characters to suffer pain ' And what about animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, C. S. Lewis sets out to disentangle these knotty issues.We are all likely to encounter or endure suffering at some point in our lives. Many of us, no matter our personal philosophy, find our beliefs tested by hardship. In The Problem of Pain, the greatest Christian thinker of our time offers answers to these fundamental questions of faith and shares his hope and wisdom to guide a world in search of truth and meaning.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Mere Christianity, the greatest Christian thinker of our time offers an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgement in this timeless novel.In C. S. Lewis's dazzling allegory, he finds himself in the depths of Hell boarding a golden bus bound for heaven. He comes across a host of supernatural beings who demonstrate the consequences of everyday behaviour. Lewis' new and profound revelation is the discovery that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside.An extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgement, in this timeless novel, Lewis questions, whether Heaven and Hell are real and if so, if one can exist without the other The Great Divorce challenges us to reflect on our lives and the profound spiritual consequences of our everyday decisions.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Mere Christianity, the greatest Christian thinker of our time explores what it means to love. What does it mean to love Affection is the most familiar bond born of fondness and familiarity; friendship, our rarest and perhaps most insightful connection; eros, the embodiment of passion and desire. The most powerful of all is charity, the love of God, without which the others are easily corrupted - becoming bitter, selfish and even dangerous. C. S. Lewis names and explores these human sentiments in The Four Loves, one of his most famous works of non-fiction. With his characteristic warmth and lucidity, Lewis clarifies how the four loves work in our daily lives and how they can allow us to be closer to God.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Two tigers. One city. Two very different lives. A compelling story about friendship, brotherhood and battling against the odds. In Ancient Rome Caesar is almighty and his power is played out in the gladiatorial arena, where animals and men are baited, challenged and destroyed. Two tiger cubs have been kidnapped from the jungle. One is tamed and de-clawed for pampered life as an exotic pet for Aurelia, Caesar's daughter, but the other is cruelly caged and made even more brutal, trained to fight and kill. Princess Aurelia loves her pet tiger, Boots, and grows ever more fond of his keeper, Julius. But when a childish prank goes awry, Boots escapes. Furious Caesar sentences Julius to death in the arena. and Boots is to face the same fate. So the two tigers are reunited in the gladiatorial ring, one a cosseted pet, the other a vicious predator. In a world dominated by Caesar's will, all must fight for freedom. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: A CD with a reading of the adapted story Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Hercule Poirot is travelling from France to England by plane. During the journey a passenger is murdered. Someone on the flight is guilty of the crime - but who could have a motive for killing an elderly lady And how is it possible that no one saw it happen.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - My name is Cally Louise Fisher and I haven't spoken for thirty-one days. Talking doesn't always make things happen, however much you want them to.Cally Fisher saw her mum bright and real and alive. But no one believes her, so Cally's stopped talking.A mysterious wolfhound always seems to be there when her mum appears and now he's started following her everywhere. But how can Cally convince anyone that Mum is still with them, or persuade Dad that the huge silver-grey dog is their last link with her An outstandingly assured debut novel from a sparkling new talent. Includes beautiful inside artwork from hugely talented illustrator, Gary Blythe.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Practice, practice, practice. Now Walter Dean Myers, the new National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, walks you through the writing process.Includes:- Examples from his writing and reading experiences- Walter's six-box and four-box outlines for writing fiction and nonfiction- Excerpted pages from Walter's own not Elektronisches Buch - An afterword by Ross Workman, Walter's teen coauthor of kick- Writing tips from both Walter and Ross Anyone can be a writer, with a little help from Walter Dean Myers.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An attractive new edition of the English Standard Version of the Bible; the world's fastest-growing Bible translation. Ideal for awarding to individuals or groups or simply for personal use.The ESV Gift and Award Bible is a new edition of the world's fastest-growing Bible translation. This edition is perfect for commemorating christenings, graduations and other special moments and will be cherished for years to come. Its many features include:- British text- 8.75-point text- Presentation page- Double-column, paragraph format- Two choices of colour (pink and black)The English Standard Version is a great choice for personal reading and study, for private devotions and family prayers, and for teaching, preaching, and worship. An 'essentially literal' translation, the ESV Bible combines word-for-word accuracy with readability, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. More than 100 of the world's leading Bible scholars and teachers were involved in creating the ESV Bible. Trusted worldwide, the ESV is a treasure for life.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Die for Me is the first in an internationally bestselling paranormal romance series by Amy Plum. This thoroughly original young adult novel caused Booklist to proclaim, 'Move over, Bella and Edward.'When Kate Mercier's parents die in a tragic car accident, she has to leave everything behind and move to Paris to live with her grandparents. Kate knows her life will never be the same. But she has no idea how right she isuntil she meets Vincent. Mysterious, sexy, and unnervingly charming, Vincent Delacroix puts Kate in danger of losing her heart all over again. Especially when Kate discovers his impossible secret: Vincent is no normal human. He has a terrifying destiny and enemies who are determined to destroy him and all of his kind. And Kate soon realizes that if she follows her heart, she may never be safe again.Die for Me is the first book in a trilogy rich with atmosphere and thrills. Readers will no doubt agree with New York Times bestselling author Aprilynne Pike, who said, 'I devoured this lush, mysterious romance, which delivers a refreshingly human heroine alongside a hero truly deserving of the title.'This paperback edition has extras inside. Discover some of Kate's favorite things; enjoy a sneak peek at Until I Die, the sequel to Die for Me; and more!She's falling for a boy who is not what he seems. But what is his secret, and why is loving him so dangerous - A Dark, Undead Romance: Kate is drawn to the mysterious Vincent, but his secret is more impossible than she could ever imaginehe is one of the revenants, immortal beings who sacrifice themselves to save others.- The City of Light and Shadows: From quiet cafés and ancient museums to the glittering banks of the Seine, Kate's new life in Paris becomes the backdrop for a love that could cost her everything.- Good vs. Evil: Vincent is bound by a sacred destiny, but he is hunted by vicious enemies who want to destroy him and everyone he loves. Staying with him puts Kate directly in their path.- A Story of Love and Loss: Still grieving the death of her parents, Kate must decide if she can risk losing her heart again, knowing that this time, the danger is not an accident.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad.A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says 'I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero'.Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad.From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other - just as best friends should be.The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations.Essential Picture Book Classics - timeless stories for every child to treasure. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Maurice Sendak says 'Harold is a masterpiece'.'One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight'Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. He conducts his adventure with the utmost care, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. This magical journey gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible.This joyful story has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.Essential Picture Book Classics - timeless stories for every child to treasure.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dive into a splashy tale with the Berenstain Bears in a fun-filled addition to this classic New York Times bestselling series. It's the Berenstain Bears' first trip to the aquarium, and the cubs can't wait to see their favorite sea creatures.From whales to dolphins and everything in between, it's an adventure the cubs will never forget!The Berenstain Bears at the Aquarium is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Berenstain, Jan; Berenstain, Mike (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he celebrates his birthday with the perfect treat!In this board book, Mouse tries to decide which delicious treat he should eat on his birthdayand all the fun foods from the hardcover picture books are featured! This birthday-themed book will make a great gift for young readers.This board book with sturdy pages is perfect for preschoolers who are not yet ready for Mouse's hardcover picture book adventures. Bond, Felicia (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Includes a new chapter on John Cage. Alex Ross's award-winning international best-seller, 'The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century', has become a contemporary classic, establishing him as one of our most popular and acclaimed cultural historians; this is his much anticipated next book on the subject of music. In 'Listen To This' Alex Ross, the music critic for the New Yorker, looks both backwards and forwards in time, capturing essential figures and ideas in classical music history, as well as giving an alternative view of recent pop music that emphasizes the power of the individual musical voice. After relating his first encounter with classical music, Ross vibrantly sketches canonical composers such as Schubert, Verdi and Brahms; gives us in-depth interviews wth modern pop masters such as Bjork and Radiohead; and introduces us to music students at a Newark high school and to indie-rock hipsters in Beijing. In his essay 'Chacona, Lamento, Walking Blues', Ross brilliantly retells hundreds of years of music history - from Renaissance dance to Led Zeppelin - through a few iconic bass lines of celebration and lament. Whether his subject is Mozart or Bob Dylan, Ross writes in a style at once erudite and lively, showing how music expresses the full complexity of the human condition. He explains how pop music can achieve the status of high art and how classical music can become a vital part of the wider contemporary culture. Witty, passionate and brimming with insight, 'Listen to This' teaches us to listen more closely. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A first-year resident at a major Boston children's hospital, Peyton Shields finally has the career she's always dreamed ofeven though her marriage to Kevin, an up-and-coming young lawyer, is suffering from her hard work and impossibly long hours. But a late-night drive home in a heavy snowstorm changes everything when she is forced off the road.No one, not even Kevin, believes Peyton's claims that the 'accident' was deliberate. Suddenly, her wonderful life has turned dark and uncertain, and the terror has only just begun. Her husband is growing inexplicably distant and bitter, accusing her of paranoia, betrayal, and infidelity. And a series of bizarre and frightening events is moving Peyton steadily closer to a faceless, resourceful enemy who is watching her every move.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When the U.S. Vice President dies unexpectedly during a hunting trip in the Everglades, the President selects his friend, former Florida governor Harry Swyteck, to fill the vacant position. Called to Washington to serve as his father's legal advisor, Jack Swyteck has mixed feelings about working so closely with the parent he's been at odds with in the past. Jack's duty, however, as a son and as an American, takes top priority.But the vipers are restless in the D.C. snake pit. A fifty-year-old secret is unraveling, and a cover-up at the highest levels of government threatens to drag both Swytecks under. When hostages are taken, Jack must get to the root of the evil and quickly because suddenly no one is safe, and the presidency itself hangs in the balance.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Sensational' OBSERVER 'Terrific' JONATHAN FRANZEN 'Exceptional' GUARDIAN 'Pure fun' JOHN IRVING 'Outstanding' THE TIMES A disastrous error on the field sends five lives into a tailspin in this widely acclaimed debut novel of love, life and baseball. Henry Skrimshander, a shy, small-town kid, arrives at Westish College with a talent for baseball that borders on genius. But when a routine throw goes disastrously off course, the fates of five very different people are suddenly upended. Henry's fight against self-doubt threatens to ruin his future. Owen, Henry's charismatic roommate, becomes caught up in secret that jeopardises everything. Mike, his best friend, realises he has championed Henry's career at the expense of his own. Pella Affenlight returns to Westish after her marriage falls apart, determined to start a new life. Only to find that her father, the college president, has fallen desperately in love himself. As the season counts down to its climactic final game, all five are forced to confront the hopes, anxieties and secrets that they so hoped to keep at bay. 'Irresistible . a richly peopled world to which you long to return when you put the book down' GUARDIAN 'Wonderful . a novel that is every bit as entertaining as it is affecting' NEW YORK TIMES 'A page-turning, beguiling and wonderfully warm-hearted read' SUNDAY TIMES ; Chad Harbach hat den Traum von der 'Great American Novel' wahr gemacht: Die Kunst des Feldspiels ist ein literarisches Wunder, ein magisches Debüt, ein so kluger wie zu Herzen gehender Roman über den Abschied von der Jugend, über Leidenschaft und Liebe, Freundschaft und Familie. Der Gott des Spiels hat Henry Skrimshander ein Geschenk in die Wiege gelegt: Der schmächtige, unscheinbare Junge aus der Provinz ist das größte Baseball-Talent seit Jahrzehnten. Als er in die Mannschaft des Westish College aufgenommen wird, scheint sein Aufstieg in den Olymp vorprogrammiert. Monatelang macht er nicht einen Fehler. Doch dann geht ein Routinewurf auf fatale Weise daneben und die Schicksale von fünf Menschen werden untrennbar miteinander verknüpft.Henry hat einen neuen Gegner: den Selbstzweifel. Sein Mentor Mike Schwartz macht die bittere Erfahrung, dass er Henry zuliebe sich selbst vergessen hat. Henrys schwuler Mitbewohner Owen muss sich von einem herben Schlag erholen. Rektor Affenlight lernt spät im Leben die wahre Liebe kennen und schlittert in eine gefährliche Affäre. Und seine Tochter Pella flieht vor ihrem Mann nach Westish um auf dem Campus mehr als nur Sex zu finden.Während das dramatische Endspiel unerbittlich näher rückt, sind sie alle gezwungen, sich mit ihren tiefsten Wünschen und Abgründen auseinanderzusetzen. Am Ende wird einer von ihnen gleich zweimal bestattet, und die Leben der anderen werden nie mehr dieselben sein. Die Kunst des Feldspiels erzählt von den Dingen, die uns ausmachen den Fehlern wie den Obsessionen. Wer wissen will, was es bedeutet, hier und heute ein Mensch zu sein, der muss dieses Buch lesen.'Debütromane von solcher Vollkommenheit und Sogkraft sind sehr, sehr selten.' Jonathan Franzen'Wunderbar zu lesen, das reinste Vergnügen.' John Irving.…