random house llc us jan 2014 (42 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Nobody teaches kids the alphabet like the author of The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop on Pop! This board book edition features abridged text for the littlest reader.Letters come alive on the page, as Dr. Seuss fills the alphabet with his classic colorful characters from Aunt Annie s alligator to the Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, with a lion licking a lollipop and an ostrich oiling an orange owl. Starting with the most basic building blocks of language, Dr. Seuss makes reading FUN!BIG A,little a,what begins with A Big Bright and Early Board Books are super sturdy, simplified board book editions of classic Bright and Early and Beginner Books, available in a bigger size for smaller hands! 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST NAMED ONE OF TIME S TEN BEST FICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY AND BUZZFEED NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People The New York Times Magazine NPR Entertainment Weekly New York The Telegraph BuzzFeed Kirkus Reviews BookPage Shelf AwarenessIncludes an extended conversation with David SedarisOne of the most important and blazingly original writers of his generation, George Saunders is an undisputed master of the short story, and Tenth of December is his most honest, accessible, and moving collection yet. In the taut opener, Victory Lap, a boy witnesses the attempted abduction of the girl next door and is faced with a harrowing choice: Does he ignore what he sees, or override years of smothering advice from his parents and act In Home, a combat-damaged soldier moves back in with his mother and struggles to reconcile the world he left with the one to which he has returned. And in the title story, a stunning meditation on imagination, memory, and loss, a middle-aged cancer patient walks into the woods to commit suicide, only to encounter a troubled young boy who, over the course of a fateful morning, gives the dying man a final chance to recall who he really is. A hapless, deluded owner of an antiques store; two mothers struggling to do the right thing; a teenage girl whose idealism is challenged by a brutal brush with reality; a man tormented by a series of pharmaceutical experiments that force him to lust, to love, to kill the unforgettable characters that populate the pages of Tenth of December are vividly and lovingly infused with Saunders s signature blend of exuberant prose, deep humanity, and stylistic innovation. Writing brilliantly and profoundly about class, sex, love, loss, work, despair, and war, Saunders cuts to the core of the contemporary experience. These stories take on the big questions and explore the fault lines of our own morality, delving into the questions of what makes us good and what makes us human. Unsettling, insightful, and hilarious, the stories in Tenth of December through their manic energy, their focus on what is redeemable in human beings, and their generosity of spirit not only entertain and delight; they fulfill Chekhov s dictum that art should prepare us for tenderness. GEORGE SAUNDERS WAS NAMED ONE OF THE 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD BY TIME MAGAZINE 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'DO YOU THINK THIS WORLD HAS A FUTURE ' Thanks to Eren's timely arrival, the 104th has managed to turn the tide at Wall Rose. But this momentary victory forces two more traitors into a corner and the identity of the Titans who have been destroying the walls is revealed! What can Eren do against the two most dangerous monsters humanity has ever faced And who else might be an enemy in disguise PRAISE FOR THE HIT ANIME 'A visceral and fantastically intense action/horror story.' - Anime News Network 'Japan s equivalent of The Walking Dead.' - io9 192 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD This instant classic explores how we can change our lives by changing our habits. Few [books] become essential manuals for business and living. The Power of Habit is an exception. Financial Times A WALL STREET JOURNAL AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In The Power of Habit, award-winning business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. Distilling vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives that take us from the boardrooms of Procter & Gamble to the sidelines of the NFL to the front lines of the civil rights movement, Duhigg presents a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential. At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.With a new Afterword by the author 416 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Book four in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don t miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built! Before WICKED was formed, before the Glade was built, before Thomas entered the Maze, sun flares hit the earth, killing most of the population. Mark and Trina were there when it happened. They survived. But now a virus is spreading. A virus that fills humans with murderous rage. They re convinced that there s a way to save those who are left if they can stay alive. Because in this new, devastated world, every life has a price. And to some you re worth more dead than alive. The end is only the beginning. The Maze Runner, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure are all now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV'sTeen Wolf, Dylan O Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. Also look for James Dashner s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series! Praise for the Maze Runner series: A #1New York TimesBestselling Series AUSA TodayBestseller AKirkus ReviewsBest Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick [A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe asa fusion ofLord of the Flies,The Hunger Games, andLost. EW Wonderful action writing fast-paced but smart and well observed. Newsday [A]nail-bitingmust-read. Seventeen Breathless,cinematic action. Publishers Weekly Heart poundingto the very last moment. Kirkus Reviews Exclamation-worthy. Romantic Times James Dashner s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just asexciting for readersnew to the series. Shelf Awareness, Starred Take a deep breath before you startany James Dashner book. Deseret News 384 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLERA New York TimesBook Review Notable BookAn NPR 'Great Reads' BookAll That Is explores a life unfolding in a world on the brink of change. Philip Bowman returns to America from the battlefields of Okinawa and finds success in the competetive world of publishing in postwar New York yet what he most desires, and what eludes him, is love.Here is PEN/Faulkner winner James Salter's dazzling, sometimes devastating portrait of love and ambition, a fiercely intimate account of the great shocks and grand pleasures of being alive. 368 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An award-winning debut novel about a quirky immigrant s journey through a multicultural, post-nationalist landscape Set in Frankfurt, All Russians Love Birch Trees follows a young immigrant named Masha. Fluent in five languages and able to get by in several others, Masha lives with her boyfriend, Elias. Her best friends are Muslims struggling to obtain residence permits, and her parents rarely leave the house except to compare gas prices. Masha has nearly completed her studies to become an interpreter, when suddenly Elias is hospitalized after a serious soccer injury and dies, forcing her to question a past that has haunted her for years. Olga Grjasnowa has a unique gift for seeing the funny side of even the most tragic situations. With cool irony, her debut novel tells the story of a headstrong young woman for whom the issue of origin and nationality is immaterial her Jewish background has taught her she can survive anywhere. Yet Masha isn t equipped to deal with grief, and this all-too-normal shortcoming gives a particularly bittersweet quality to her adventures. 336 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Richard Scarry brings his signature style to an array of beloved nursery tales! Little ones will fall in love with Richard Scarry's cherished collection of nursery tales. Featuring the classicsThe Three Little Pigs,Little Red Riding Hood,Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and many more, this treasury is full of fun and excitement and is a perfect addition to any home or school library. 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR Cosmopolitan Kirkus Reviews BookPageA page-turning thriller for readers of Stephen King, Gillian Flynn, and Stieg Larsson, Night Film tells the haunting story of a journalist who becomes obsessed with the mysterious death of a troubled prodigy the daughter of an iconic, reclusive filmmaker. On a damp October night, beautiful young Ashley Cordova is found dead in an abandoned warehouse in lower Manhattan. Though her death is ruled a suicide, veteran investigative journalist Scott McGrath suspects otherwise. As he probes the strange circumstances surrounding Ashley s life and death, McGrath comes face-to-face with the legacy of her father: the legendary, reclusive cult-horror-film director Stanislas Cordova a man who hasn t been seen in public for more than thirty years. For McGrath, another death connected to this seemingly cursed family dynasty seems more than just a coincidence. Though much has been written about Cordova s dark and unsettling films, very little is known about the man himself. Driven by revenge, curiosity, and a need for the truth, McGrath, with the aid of two strangers, is drawn deeper and deeper into Cordova s eerie, hypnotic world. The last time he got close to exposing the director, McGrath lost his marriage and his career. This time he might lose even more. Night Film, the gorgeously written, spellbinding new novel by the dazzlingly inventive Marisha Pessl, will hold you in suspense until you turn the final page.Praise for Night Film Night Film has been precision-engineered to be read at high velocity, and its energy would be the envy of any summer blockbuster. Your average writer of thrillers should lust for Pessl s deft touch with character. Joe Hill, The New York Times Book Review Mysterious and even a little head-spinning, an amazing act of imagination. Dean Baquet, The New York Times Book Review Maniacally clever . . . Cordova is a monomaniacal genius who creeps into the darkest crevices of the human psyche. . . . As a study of a great mythmaker, Night Film is an absorbing act of myth-making itself. . . . Dastardly fun . . . The plot feels like an M. C. Escher nightmare about Edgar Allan Poe. . . . You ll miss your subway stop, let dinner burn and start sleeping with the lights on. The Washington Post Haunting . . . a suspenseful, sprawling page-turner. USA Today Entrancing and delightful . . . [a] whipsmart humdinger of a thriller . . . It feels, above all things, new. The Boston Globe Gripping . . . a masterful puzzle . . . Pessl builds up real suspense. Entertainment Weekly A very deeply imagined book . . . sprints to an ending that s equal parts nagging and haunting: What lingers, beyond all the page-turning, is a density of possible clues that leaves you leafing backward, scanning fictional blog comments and newspaper clippings, positive there s some secret detail that will snap everything into focus. New York Hypnotic . . . The real and the imaginary, life and art, are dizzyingly distorted not only in a Cordova night film . . . but in Pessl s own Night Film as well. Vanity Fair 640 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Soon to be a major anime series from the makers of Attack on Titan! ENGLAND AT WAR The foolish King Ethelred has fled, and Askeladd's band is one of hundreds plundering the English countryside. Yet victory brings no peace to the elderly Danish King Sweyn, who worries that his untested, sensitive son Canute will never be ready to take the throne. The king's attempt to force his son to become a man places the young prince within the grasp of the gleeful killer Thorkell! Whoever holds Canute holds the key to the thrones of England and Denmark - and Askeladd has his own reasons for joining the fray!'With its rich visual details, emotional pull and strong characters, this historical epic is an instant winner.' - Anime News Network Winner of the Japan Media Arts Awards Grand Prize for Manga and the Kodansha Manga Award From the acclaimed author of Planetes 432 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Antifragile is a standalone book in Nassim Nicholas Taleb's landmark Incerto series, an investigation of opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we don't understand. The other books in the series are Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, Skin in the Game, and The Bed of Procrustes.Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the bestselling author of The Black Swan and one of the foremost thinkers of our time, reveals how to thrive in an uncertain world. Just as human bones get stronger when subjected to stress and tension, and rumors or riots intensify when someone tries to repress them, many things in life benefit from stress, disorder, volatility, and turmoil. What Taleb has identified and calls 'antifragile' is that category of things that not only gain from chaos but need it in order to survive and flourish. In The Black Swan, Taleb showed us that highly improbable and unpredictable events underlie almost everything about our world. In Antifragile, Taleb stands uncertainty on its head, making it desirable, even necessary, and proposes that things be built in an antifragile manner. The antifragile is beyond the resilient or robust. The resilient resists shocks and stays the same; the antifragile gets better and better. Furthermore, the antifragile is immune to prediction errors and protected from adverse events. Why is the city-state better than the nation-state, why is debt bad for you, and why is what we call 'efficient' not efficient at all Why do government responses and social policies protect the strong and hurt the weak Why should you write your resignation letter before even starting on the job How did the sinking of the Titanic save lives The book spans innovation by trial and error, life decisions, politics, urban planning, war, personal finance, economic systems, and medicine. And throughout, in addition to the street wisdom of Fat Tony of Brooklyn, the voices and recipes of ancient wisdom, from Roman, Greek, Semitic, and medieval sources, are loud and clear. Antifragile is a blueprint for living in a Black Swan world. Erudite, witty, and iconoclastic, Taleb's message is revolutionary: The antifragile, and only the antifragile, will make it.Praise for Antifragile'Ambitious and thought-provoking . . . highly entertaining.'-The Economist 'A bold book explaining how and why we should embrace uncertainty, randomness, and error . . . It may just change our lives.'-Newsweek 544 pp. Englisch.