random house llc us aug 2015 (45 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Over 15 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face.And don't miss R.J. Palacio's highly anticipated new novel, Pony, available now!Auggie & Me gives readers a special look at Auggie s world through three new points of view.These stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Readers get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie s oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie s new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for readers who don t want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder. 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling. The Wall Street JournalThe inspiration for the major motion pictureSix days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.Now, he s sure he ll be the first person to die there.After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he s alive and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.Chances are, though, he won t have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old human error are much more likely to kill him first.But Mark isn t ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him NAMED ONE OFPASTE S BEST NOVELS OF THE DECADE A hugely entertaining novel [that] reads like a rocket ship afire . . . Weir has fashioned in Mark Watney one of the most appealing, funny, and resourceful characters in recent fiction. Chicago Tribune As gripping as they come . . . You ll be rooting for Watney the whole way, groaning at every setback and laughing at his pitchblack humor. Utterly nail-biting and memorable. Financial Times 448 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Shiki, Satoshi (illustratore). Neuware -THE TITAN'S SON FIGHTS ONSaved from exile, Kuklo and Cardina meet the hero Jorge Pikale, the first man ever to defeat a Titan in combat, and they learn how he did it: a mysterious gas-powered grappling machine known only as 'the device.' Jorge believes Kuklo might just have the agility and reflexes to master this startling weapon and take the Survey Corps to a new level. But Kuklo has his doubts, and what will Sharle think. 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -WHAT WAS HIS FATHER'S SIN Captured by Rod Reiss, the rightful king, Krista and Eren finally have their memories back. What exactly happened to Eren, and what was the crime his father committed Meanwhile, the Survey Corps desperately hunts for Eren, while at the same time seeking to legitimize their military coup. As the situation inside the walls comes to a head, the mysteries of the world of the Titans seem on the cusp of being solved at last!This volume is also available as a special edition with variant cover and full color playing card set! (This is the regular edition.)The megahitAttack on Titananime finally returns, streaming on April 1! 192 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MICHAEL B. JORDAN AND JAMIE FOXX A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. [Bryan Stevenson s] dedication to fighting for justice and equality has inspired me and many others and made a lasting impact on our country. John LegendNAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY CNN Named One of the Best Books of the Year by The New York Times The Washington Post The Boston Globe The Seattle Times Esquire Time Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system. One of his first cases was that of Walter McMillian, a young man who was sentenced to die for a notorious murder he insisted he didn t commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, and legal brinksmanship and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever. Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice.Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Nonfiction Winner of a Books for a Better Life Award Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist for theKirkus ReviewsPrize An American Library Association Notable Book Every bit as moving as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so . . . a searing indictment of American criminal justice and a stirring testament to the salvation that fighting for the vulnerable sometimes yields. David Cole, The New York Review of Books Searing, moving . . . Bryan Stevenson may, indeed, be America s Mandela. Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times You don t have to read too long to start cheering for this man. . . . The message of this book . . . is that evil can be overcome, a difference can be made. Just Mercy will make you upset and it will make you hopeful. Ted Conover, The New York Times Book Review Inspiring . . . a work of style, substance and clarity . . . Stevenson is not only a great lawyer, he s also a gifted writer and storyteller. The Washington Post As deeply moving, poignant and powerful a book as has been, and maybe ever can be, written about the death penalty. The Financial Times Brilliant. The Philadelphia Inquirer 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A landmark manifesto' (The New York Times) that'sa revelatory, inspiring call to action and a blueprint for individual growth that will empower women around the world to achieve their full potential.In her famed TED talk, Sheryl Sandberg described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which has been viewed more than eleven million times, encouraged women to sit at the table, seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Lean In continues that conversation, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to change the conversation from what women can t do to what they can. Sandberg, COO of Meta (previously called Facebook) from 2008-2022, provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career. She describes specific steps women can take to combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment, and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women both in the workplace and at home. 256 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Das Jahr 1527: Als der marokkanische Sklave, von seinem Besitzer Estebanico genannt, gemeinsam mit der spanischen Flotte in Florida ankommt, kann er nur staunen, mit welcher Selbstverständlichkeit sich seine spanischen Herren ein Land nehmen, das offensichtlich anderen gehört - und zwar nur, indem sie diese Tatsache aussprechen, ganz egal, ob die Eingeborenen dies nun hören oder nicht. Nach dieser ersten, vermeintlich einfachen Eroberung stehen der spanischen Flotte jedoch Krankheit, Widerstand und Hunger bevor - und nur vier der Männer schaffen es, das Abenteuer zu überleben und darüber zu berichten. Einer von ihnen ist Estebanico. Denn warum sollten die spanischen Herren die Einzigen sein, die berichten dürfen Als freier Mann und rückblickend setzt sich Estebanico an seinen eigenen Bericht und schildert die Begebenheiten der legendären Narvaez-Expedition im Jahr 1527 so, wie sie waren - oder zumindest so, wie er sich daran erinnern kann. 336 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -New York Times BestsellerNow part of the HBO docuseries 'Exterminate All the Brutes,' written and directed by Raoul PeckRecipient of the American Book AwardThe first history of the United States told from the perspective of indigenous peoples Today in the United States, there are more than five hundred federally recognized Indigenous nations comprising nearly three million people, descendants of the fifteen million Native people who once inhabited this land. The centuries-long genocidal program of the US settler-colonial regimen has largely been omitted from history. Now, for the first time, acclaimed historian and activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz offers a history of the United States told from the perspective of Indigenous peoples and reveals how Native Americans, for centuries, actively resisted expansion of the US empire.With growing support for movements such as the campaign to abolish Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous Peoples Day and the Dakota Access Pipeline protest led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, An Indigenous Peoples History of the United States is an essential resourceproviding historical threads that are crucial for understanding the present. In An Indigenous Peoples History of the United States, Dunbar-Ortiz adroitly challenges the founding myth of the United States and shows how policy against the Indigenous peoples was colonialist and designed to seize the territories of the original inhabitants, displacing or eliminating them. And as Dunbar-Ortiz reveals, this policy was praised in popular culture, through writers like James Fenimore Cooper and Walt Whitman, and in the highest offices of government and the military. Shockingly, as the genocidal policy reached its zenith under President Andrew Jackson, its ruthlessness was best articulated by US Army general Thomas S. Jesup, who, in 1836, wrote of the Seminoles: The country can be rid of them only by exterminating them. Spanning more than four hundred years, this classic bottom-up peoples history radically reframes US history and explodes the silences that have haunted our national narrative.An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States is a 2015 PEN Oakland-Josephine Miles Award for Excellence in Literature. 312 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A Library Journal Best Book of 2015Go behind the scenes of seven of today's most popular narrative radio shows and podcasts, including This American Life and RadioLab, in graphic narrative.Every week, millions of devoted fans tune in to or download This American Life, The Moth, Radiolab, Planet Money, Snap Judgment, Serial, Invisibilia and other narrative radio shows. Using personal stories to breathe life into complex ideas and issues, these beloved programs help us to understand ourselves and our world a little bit better. Each has a distinct style, but every one delivers stories that are brilliantly told and produced. Out on the Wire offers an unexpected window into this new kind of storytelling-one that literally illustrates the making of a purely auditory medium.With the help of This American Life's Ira Glass, Jessica Abel, a cartoonist and devotee of narrative radio, uncovers just how radio producers construct narrative, spilling some juicy insider details. Jad Abumrad of RadioLab talks about chasing moments of awe with scientists, while Planet Money's Robert Smith lets us in on his slightly goofy strategy for putting interviewees at ease. And Abel reveals how mad-really mad-Ira Glass becomes when he receives edits from his colleagues. Informative and engaging, Out on the Wire demonstrates that narrative radio and podcasts are creating some of the most exciting and innovative storytelling available today. 240 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Scientific progress depends on good research, and good research needs good statistics. But statistical analysis is tricky to get right, even for the best and brightest of us. You'd be surprised how many scientists are doing it wrong.Statistics Done Wrong is a pithy, essential guide to statistical blunders in modern science that will show you how to keep your research blunder-free. You'll examine embarrassing errors and omissions in recent research, learn about the misconceptions and scientific politics that allow these mistakes to happen, and begin your quest to reform the way you and your peers do statistics.You'll find advice on: Asking the right question, designing the right experiment, choosing the right statistical analysis, and sticking to the plan How to think about p values, significance, insignificance, confidence intervals, and regression Choosing the right sample size and avoiding false positives Reporting your analysis and publishing your data and source code Procedures to follow, precautions to take, and analytical software that can helpScientists: Read this concise, powerful guide to help you produce statistically sound research. Statisticians: Give this book to everyone you know.The first step toward statistics done right is Statistics Done Wrong. 152 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A slip-cased set of board books about eyes, feet, noses, and toeses! The four larger board books in this sturdy slip-case are The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss, The Eye Book by Dr. Seuss, The Tooth Book by Dr. Seuss, and The Nose Book by Al Perkins. Adapted for babies and toddlers from Dr. Seuss's Bright and Early book line, each of these books is filled with rollicking rhymes and clear, colorful illustrations by Dr. Seuss and Joe Mathieu. Perfect gifts for little ones as they explore the world starting with themselves! 24 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors including Questlove in the most intimate of environments their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community. 428 pp. Englisch.