Random house okt 2023 (586 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This original story tackles a common toddler issue as the bestselling character Grumpy Monkey finds out that it's okay to try something new.Jim Panzee gives the same answer whenever he is offered something unfamiliar to eatYUCK! He gives that same answer when he's encouraged to "just try it." But when picky eater Jim is offered a snack that promises to be sweet and tasty, he just might give inand discover that he likes it! Here's a story for all those toddlers whose all-purpose response to any new food is "Yuck." Suzanne and Max Lang, experts in all things Grumpy Monkey, present a funny book that just might help win over the pickiest of picky eaters. 24 pp. Englisch. Lang, Max (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A classic ghost story illustrated by acclaimed cartoonist, Seth.A man is unexpectedly appointed as doctor at the local prison. But when a terrified inmate begs to be moved, the young doctor begins to question his good fortune: the cell adjacent to the frightened man has been boarded up for years - and no one will let the doctor inside. 112 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -When Lady Jane Lynke unexpectedly inherits Bells, a beautiful country estate, she declares she'll never leave the peaceful grounds and sets about making the house her home. But she hasn't reckoned on the obstinate Mr Jones, the caretaker she's told dislikes her changes, yet never seems able to be found. 96 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FromDanielle Steel, a powerful story about fighting for a chance at happinesswhatever the cost.Charles Vincent seems to have it alla beautiful wife, two successful children, and a well-paying career. Yet happiness remains out of reach. He is trapped in a loveless marriage and his job is simply a paycheck. But his life changes forever one night as he drives along the Normandy coast, heading to their lavish château for the weekend. In one terrifying moment, Charles falls asleep at the wheel and veers off the road, plunging thirty feet down the face of a rocky cliff.Miraculously, Charles survives. After gathering the courage to climb to safety, he starts to walkbruised, bloody, and desperate for help. In the dark of night, he happens upon a cabin where he meets the kind and beautiful Aude Saint-Martin. They have an instant connection, and as she nurses him back to health, Charles begins to discover the passion he's been missing for so many years.In the aftermath of the crash, Charles has a startling realization: He doesn't have to go back. He could simply choose to disappear, to walk away from his old life. When his car is discovered, he'll be presumed dead, washed away at sea. If he stays with Aude, he has a chance at a fuller, happier life that he didn't know was possible. It all seems too good to resist. But Aude has secrets of her own, and before long their pasts catch up to them, threatening everything they have fought to build.What would happen if you were given a chance to walk away from everything in your life and start over with a blank slate, and you had a split second to decide In Without a Trace, Danielle Steel tells an irresistible story of the risks two people are willing to take in exchange for a chance at the life they've always wanted. 290 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Laugh and learn with fun facts about seasons, oddball weather events, space weather, and more all told in Dr. Seuss s beloved rhyming styleand starring the Cat in the Hat! Some weather s so odd that you d swear it can t be. If you want to learn more, then come on! Follow me! The Cat in the Hat s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Travel the planet and beyond to learn about oddball weather events like:diamond rainball lightingsnow donutsand much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Wacky Weather also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat s Learning Library series!One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New CentOh, the Things You Can Do That Are Good For YouSuper-Dee-Dooper Book of Animal FactsOh, the Pets You Can Get 45 pp. Englisch. Ruiz, Aristides; Batson, Alan (illustratore). …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Can you find all of the missing reindeer Lift the flaps to spot them all in this magical Christmas picture book!Ssshhhh! Don't wake Santa! It's the day before Christmas and Santa is fast asleep getting some much-needed rest before delivering presents all around the world. But Barry the elf has had a mishap! He has accidentally left the barn gate open and Santa's magical reindeer have escaped.Can you help Barry save Christmas and spot all eight reindeer before Santa wakes up This funny, rhyming picture book has large flaps to lift on every double-page and is the perfect Christmas gift for sharing together.; Aufklappbuch 24 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Join Rotten Robin and his gang of feathered friends as they hatch a plan to steal Christmas in this hilariously unconventional festive tale!'[a] picture-book yuletide caper full of bouncy rhymes and intricate, hilarious illustrations.' - The GuardianA little red robin - who just so happens to be the world's most wanted thief - has a rather unusual plan this festive season. He hates Christmas, and so he's going to STEAL it - baubles, mince pies, Santa, and all!But Rotten Robin hadn't realised the feathers he'd ruffle by taking away the Yuletide celebrations - and when he's forced to give back everything he's stolen, he realises that Christmas might not be that bad after all.This brand new Christmas story from picture book rising star Rachel Morrisroe and illustrator talent Richard Merritt is a unique take on a festive tale, full of humour and heart - and the perfect Christmas gift.Also by Rachel Morrisroe:How to Grow a UnicornHow to Grow a DragonThe Drama LlamaThe Yeticorn 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Can you find all of the missing reindeer Lift the flaps to spot them all in this magical Christmas picture book!Ssshhhh! Don't wake Santa! It's the day before Christmas and Santa is fast asleep getting some much-needed rest before delivering presents all around the world. But Barry the elf has had a mishap! He has accidentally left the barn gate open and Santa's magical reindeer have escaped.Can you help Barry save Christmas and spot all eight reindeer before Santa wakes up This funny, rhyming picture book has large flaps to lift on every double-page and is the perfect Christmas gift for sharing together.; Aufklappbuch 24 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This original story tackles a common toddler issue as the bestselling character Grumpy Monkey finds out that it's okay to try something new.Jim Panzee gives the same answer whenever he is offered something unfamiliar to eatYUCK! He gives that same answer when he's encouraged to "just try it." But when picky eater Jim is offered a snack that promises to be sweet and tasty, he just might give inand discover that he likes it! Here's a story for all those toddlers whose all-purpose response to any new food is "Yuck." Suzanne and Max Lang, experts in all things Grumpy Monkey, present a funny book that just might help win over the pickiest of picky eaters. Lang, Max (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Set hundreds of years in the future, in a post-climate crisis world, a boy enchanted by technology must choose between doing the right thing for his community . . . or pursuing his dream to fly.From the author of The City of Ember comes a tension-filled post-apocalyptic novel like nothing you ve read before.WELCOME TO THE FUTURE. There are no cars, planes, television, or smart phones. Climate change wreaked havoc on Earth hundreds of years ago and now, people live a simpler life.Then thirteen-year-old Keith uncovers a secret. It s a mysterious mission known only as Project F. It s exciting, it s big, and it s going to change the world. It s exactly the kind of adventure Keith has always longed to be a part of.And what is adventure without a little danger, right But how much danger is Keith willing to risk For himself For his family For his community For the entire world 224 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Set hundreds of years in the future, in a post-climate crisis world, a boy enchanted by technology must choose between doing the right thing for his community . . . or pursuing his dream to fly.From the author of The City of Ember comes a tension-filled post-apocalyptic novel like nothing you ve read before.WELCOME TO THE FUTURE. There are no cars, planes, television, or smart phones. Climate change wreaked havoc on Earth hundreds of years ago and now, people live a simpler life.Then thirteen-year-old Keith uncovers a secret. It s a mysterious mission known only as Project F. It s exciting, it s big, and it s going to change the world. It s exactly the kind of adventure Keith has always longed to be a part of.And what is adventure without a little danger, right But how much danger is Keith willing to risk For himself For his family For his community For the entire world 213 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A talented genetic analyst and a detective who's haunted by an elusive cold case team up in the new standalone romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin. Forensic genealogist Rowan Healy has made a name for herself by helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have eluded justice for years. But the pressure of police cases left her burned out, and she's shifted her focus to helping adoptees find their biological parents. Austin detective Jack Bruner has spent his career successfully tracking down vicious criminalswith the notable exception of the West Campus Rapist, a meticulous offender in Texas who has never been identified. When the latest two victims come to light, Jack sees his target is escalating his violent behaviorand only with Rowan's help does he stand a chance of cracking this case. Moved by Jack's dedication and the brutal details of the attacks he lays out, Rowan agrees to help. When herground-breaking DNA researchsheds new light on the criminal's background and helps them zero in on a search radius, Rowan and Jack must race against the clock to find a ruthless killer who's growing bolder the longer he evades the law. 338 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "One of our most inventive purveyors of the form returns with pitch-perfect, genre-bending stories that stare into the abyss of our national character. . . . An exquisite work from a writer whose reach is galactic."Oprah DailyBooker Prize winner George Saunders returns with his first collection of short stories since the New York Times bestseller Tenth of December.ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, Oprah Daily, NPR, Time, USA Today, The Guardian, Esquire, Newsweek, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Library JournalThe "best short-story writer in English" (Time) is back with a masterful collection that explores ideas of power, ethics, and justice and cuts to the very heart of what it means to live in community with our fellow humans. With his trademark prosewickedly funny, unsentimental, and exquisitely tunedSaunders continues to challenge and surprise: Here is a collection of prismatic, resonant stories that encompass joy and despair, oppression and revolution, bizarre fantasy and brutal reality."Love Letter" is a tender missive from grandfather to grandson, in the midst of a dystopian political situation in the (not too distant, all too believable) future, that reminds us of our obligations to our ideals, ourselves, and one another. "Ghoul" is set in a Hell-themed section of an underground amusement park in Colorado and follows the exploits of a lonely, morally complex character named Brian, who comes to question everything he takes for granted about his reality. In "Mother's Day," two women who loved the same man come to an existential reckoning in the middle of a hailstorm. In "Elliott Spencer," our eighty-nine-year-old protagonist finds himself brainwashed, his memory "scraped"a victim of a scheme in which poor, vulnerable people are reprogrammed and deployed as political protesters. And "My House"in a mere seven pagescomes to terms with the haunting nature of unfulfilled dreams and the inevitability of decay.Together, these nine subversive, profound, and essential stories coalesce into a case for viewing the world with the same generosity and clear-eyed attention Saunders does, even in the most absurd of circumstances. 256 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "One of our most inventive purveyors of the form returns with pitch-perfect, genre-bending stories that stare into the abyss of our national character. . . . An exquisite work from a writer whose reach is galactic."Oprah DailyBooker Prize winner George Saunders returns with his first collection of short stories since the New York Times bestseller Tenth of December.ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, Oprah Daily, NPR, Time, USA Today, The Guardian, Esquire, Newsweek, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Library JournalThe "best short-story writer in English" (Time) is back with a masterful collection that explores ideas of power, ethics, and justice and cuts to the very heart of what it means to live in community with our fellow humans. With his trademark prosewickedly funny, unsentimental, and exquisitely tunedSaunders continues to challenge and surprise: Here is a collection of prismatic, resonant stories that encompass joy and despair, oppression and revolution, bizarre fantasy and brutal reality."Love Letter" is a tender missive from grandfather to grandson, in the midst of a dystopian political situation in the (not too distant, all too believable) future, that reminds us of our obligations to our ideals, ourselves, and one another. "Ghoul" is set in a Hell-themed section of an underground amusement park in Colorado and follows the exploits of a lonely, morally complex character named Brian, who comes to question everything he takes for granted about his reality. In "Mother's Day," two women who loved the same man come to an existential reckoning in the middle of a hailstorm. In "Elliott Spencer," our eighty-nine-year-old protagonist finds himself brainwashed, his memory "scraped"a victim of a scheme in which poor, vulnerable people are reprogrammed and deployed as political protesters. And "My House"in a mere seven pagescomes to terms with the haunting nature of unfulfilled dreams and the inevitability of decay.Together, these nine subversive, profound, and essential stories coalesce into a case for viewing the world with the same generosity and clear-eyed attention Saunders does, even in the most absurd of circumstances. 256 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The thrilling new novella in the globally bestselling series plus two gripping new stories from the master of suspense. 23 ½ LiesWhen SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is called to investigate a crime scene, nothing can prepare her for what she finds: her estranged father gunned down execution style. The case will soon reveal to Lindsay a series life-altering truths . . .Fallen RangerA series of armed robberies are linked to a gang of motorcycle bandits. Rory Yates, the hero of Texas Ranger, is tasked with hunting them down.Watch Your BackA starving artist is paid to expose his client's cheating wife. But no amount of money can protect him from a world of corruption . . ._____________________________Praise for James Patterson'The master storyteller of our times' Hillary Rodham Clinton'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged' Steve Berry'No one gets this big without natural storytelling talent' Lee Child'Nobody does it better' Jeffrey Deaver'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' Ian Rankin24th Hour, part of The Women's Murder Club series, Sunday Times bestseller, Mrch 2024231/2 Lies, part of The Women's Murder Club series, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023 422 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The thrilling new novella in the globally bestselling series plus two gripping new stories from the master of suspense. 23 ½ LiesWhen SFPD Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is called to investigate a crime scene, nothing can prepare her for what she finds: her estranged father gunned down execution style. The case will soon reveal to Lindsay a series life-altering truths . . .Fallen RangerA series of armed robberies are linked to a gang of motorcycle bandits. Rory Yates, the hero of Texas Ranger, is tasked with hunting them down.Watch Your BackA starving artist is paid to expose his client's cheating wife. But no amount of money can protect him from a world of corruption . . ._____________________________Praise for James Patterson'The master storyteller of our times' Hillary Rodham Clinton'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged' Steve Berry'No one gets this big without natural storytelling talent' Lee Child'Nobody does it better' Jeffrey Deaver'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' Ian Rankin24th Hour, part of The Women's Murder Club series, Sunday Times bestseller, Mrch 2024231/2 Lies, part of The Women's Murder Club series, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023 422 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. This lushly-drawn story has won an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award, and was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.THE BRIGHTEST MINDSSilver Eve, a time for witches and normal folk to come together, nears its final day. At the procession, witches from all walks will have an opportunity to secure an audience with the king--if they display an exceptional spell. In an attempt to help Dagda and Custas, Coco desperately trieds to concoct something but becomes frozen with fear. The only one who sees her in crisis is Agott, whose aid might bring them closer to the king.but farther from everything they once knew. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. This lushly-drawn story has won an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award, and was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.THE BRIGHTEST MINDSSilver Eve, a time for witches and normal folk to come together, nears its final day. At the procession, witches from all walks will have an opportunity to secure an audience with the king--if they display an exceptional spell. In an attempt to help Dagda and Custas, Coco desperately trieds to concoct something but becomes frozen with fear. The only one who sees her in crisis is Agott, whose aid might bring them closer to the king.but farther from everything they once knew. 160 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquentsShishitoren are devotees of power, and the gang is ready to rumble.Sakura gradually accepts the comradery of his fellow Bofurin delinquents. A routine street patrol leads to a confrontation with rival gang Shishitoren who operate on brute strength. Bofurin wins the smackdown, and Sakura catches everyone's eyes. However, Shishitoren won't back down, and they challenge Bofurin to one-on-one fights between their members. In a showdown where fists do the talking, Sakura's voice will surely be heard! 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -An adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquentsShishitoren are devotees of power, and the gang is ready to rumble.Sakura gradually accepts the comradery of his fellow Bofurin delinquents. A routine street patrol leads to a confrontation with rival gang Shishitoren who operate on brute strength. Bofurin wins the smackdown, and Sakura catches everyone's eyes. However, Shishitoren won't back down, and they challenge Bofurin to one-on-one fights between their members. In a showdown where fists do the talking, Sakura's voice will surely be heard! 192 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This is a witch story unlike any other.Lux has lost everything when Else finds her in the woods. Her family, her lover, her home - all burned. The world is suspicious of women like her. But Lux is cunning; she knows how to blend into the background. And she knows a lot about poisons.Else needs Lux's help to destroy the man who wronged her. But on their hunt they will uncover dark secrets that entangle them with dangerous adversaries.From the snowy winter woods to the bright midnight sun; from lost and powerless to finding your path, Now She is Witch conjures a world where women grasp at power through witchcraft, sexuality and performance, and sometimes by throwing each other to the wolves.\*NO & OTHER LOVE STORIES, KIRSTY LOGAN'S NEW BOOK IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW\*'A story that will hold you tight and not let go' Stylist'Mesmerising and evocative.There are echoes of everything from the Brothers Grimm to Angela Carter' Observer'Powerful, imaginative, compelling - myth-making at its best' Val McDermid'An impassioned reclaiming of female desire.absorbingly atmospheric' Daily Mail'Spooky, timeless, feminist, inventive, unsettling' Viv Groksop 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This is a witch story unlike any other.Lux has lost everything when Else finds her in the woods. Her family, her lover, her home - all burned. The world is suspicious of women like her. But Lux is cunning; she knows how to blend into the background. And she knows a lot about poisons.Else needs Lux's help to destroy the man who wronged her. But on their hunt they will uncover dark secrets that entangle them with dangerous adversaries.From the snowy winter woods to the bright midnight sun; from lost and powerless to finding your path, Now She is Witch conjures a world where women grasp at power through witchcraft, sexuality and performance, and sometimes by throwing each other to the wolves.\*NO & OTHER LOVE STORIES, KIRSTY LOGAN'S NEW BOOK IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW\*'A story that will hold you tight and not let go' Stylist'Mesmerising and evocative.There are echoes of everything from the Brothers Grimm to Angela Carter' Observer'Powerful, imaginative, compelling - myth-making at its best' Val McDermid'An impassioned reclaiming of female desire.absorbingly atmospheric' Daily Mail'Spooky, timeless, feminist, inventive, unsettling' Viv Groksop 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A harmless game of Murder in the Dark Or an invitation to die for It is Christmas 1936 and guests gather at Maybridge Castle for its grand reopening. Snow settles over the Cumbrian countryside as sherry is poured and polite conversation masks private tensions.Among the eclectic group of guests are a doctor and his new wife, tarot readers, a journalist, and an elderly amateur sleuth accompanied by her cat. When a parlour game ends with a body on the floor, the festive atmosphere fractures.Someone has changed the rules. . . but who Suspicion moves through drawing rooms and corridors, revealing grudges, secrets, and calculated deceit. Readers love Ada Moncrieff:'An absolute delight of a book''Compelling and engaging Christmas historical crime''Her prose reminds me of the brilliant PG Wodehouse.''A cosy mystery with the added charm of a Christmas setting. What more could a reader want.''Beautifully written, funny, and gripping. Can't wait to see what Moncrieff comes up with next.' 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A harmless game of Murder in the Dark Or an invitation to die for It is Christmas 1936 and guests gather at Maybridge Castle for its grand reopening. Snow settles over the Cumbrian countryside as sherry is poured and polite conversation masks private tensions.Among the eclectic group of guests are a doctor and his new wife, tarot readers, a journalist, and an elderly amateur sleuth accompanied by her cat. When a parlour game ends with a body on the floor, the festive atmosphere fractures.Someone has changed the rules. . . but who Suspicion moves through drawing rooms and corridors, revealing grudges, secrets, and calculated deceit. Readers love Ada Moncrieff:'An absolute delight of a book''Compelling and engaging Christmas historical crime''Her prose reminds me of the brilliant PG Wodehouse.''A cosy mystery with the added charm of a Christmas setting. What more could a reader want.''Beautifully written, funny, and gripping. Can't wait to see what Moncrieff comes up with next.' 304 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FromDanielle Steel, a powerful story about fighting for a chance at happinesswhatever the cost.Charles Vincent seems to have it alla beautiful wife, two successful children, and a well-paying career. Yet happiness remains out of reach. He is trapped in a loveless marriage and his job is simply a paycheck. But his life changes forever one night as he drives along the Normandy coast, heading to their lavish château for the weekend. In one terrifying moment, Charles falls asleep at the wheel and veers off the road, plunging thirty feet down the face of a rocky cliff.Miraculously, Charles survives. After gathering the courage to climb to safety, he starts to walkbruised, bloody, and desperate for help. In the dark of night, he happens upon a cabin where he meets the kind and beautiful Aude Saint-Martin. They have an instant connection, and as she nurses him back to health, Charles begins to discover the passion he's been missing for so many years.In the aftermath of the crash, Charles has a startling realization: He doesn't have to go back. He could simply choose to disappear, to walk away from his old life. When his car is discovered, he'll be presumed dead, washed away at sea. If he stays with Aude, he has a chance at a fuller, happier life that he didn't know was possible. It all seems too good to resist. But Aude has secrets of her own, and before long their pasts catch up to them, threatening everything they have fought to build.What would happen if you were given a chance to walk away from everything in your life and start over with a blank slate, and you had a split second to decide In Without a Trace, Danielle Steel tells an irresistible story of the risks two people are willing to take in exchange for a chance at the life they've always wanted.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Laugh and learn with fun facts about seasons, oddball weather events, space weather, and moreall told in Dr. Seuss's beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat!"Some weather's so odd that you'd swear it can't be. If you want to learn more, then come on! Follow me!" The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Travel the planetand beyondto learn about oddball weather events like. Ruiz, Aristides; Batson, Alan (illustratore). …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*\*A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2023\*\*\*Shortlisted for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize 2023\*From the author of Spillover, the book that predicted the pandemic, Breathless is the story of Covid-19 and its fierce journey through the human population, as seen by the scientists tasked with fighting it.Bestelling author David Quammen draws on countless interviews with experts, including leading virologists, to take us inside the global race to understand SARS-CoV-2, it's ever-changing nature and capacity to kill. In doing so, he explains how new viruses emerge when we disrupt ecosystems and suggests why the coronavirus may be here to stay.By peering over the shoulders of the brilliant scientists leading the chase, Breathless uncovers the warnings from infectious diseases experts that went unheeded; and which clues are the most compelling in the hunt for the virus' origin.'A viral howdunnit that is pacy and unafraid to educate readers' Observer'A luminous, passionate account of the defining crisis of our time' New York Times'A classic.a masterpiece' Stanley Prusiner, Nobel Prize Winner'As close to authoritative history as we have. It reads like a real-time thriller' Chicago Tribune 432 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A NEW YORKER AND THE ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2022'Life Is Hard is a humane consolation for challenging times. Reading it is like speaking with a thoughtful friend who never tells you to cheer up, but, by offering gentle companionship and a change of perspective, makes you feel better anyway' The New York Times Book Review'An eloquent, moving, witty and above all useful demonstration of philosophy's power to help us weather the storms of being human' Oliver Burkeman, author of FOUR THOUSAND WEEKS______________________________________Pain, Loneliness, Grief, Injustice . Hope Life is hard - as the past few years have made painfully clear. From personal trauma to the injustice and absurdity of the world, sometimes simply going on can feel too much.But could there be solace - and even hope - in acknowledging the hardships of the human condition Might doing so free us from the tyranny of striving for our 'best lives' and help us find warmth, humanity, and humour in the lives we actually have Could it inspire in us the desire for a better world In this profound and personal book, Kieran Setiya shows how philosophy can help us find our way. He shares his own experience with chronic pain and the consolation that comes from making sense of it. He asks what we can learn from loneliness and loss about the value of human life. And he explores how we can fail with grace, confront injustice, and search for meaning in the face of despair. Drawing on ancient and modern philosophy, as well as fiction, comedy, social science and personal essay, Life is Hard is a book for this moment - a work of solace and compassion. It draws us towards justice, for ourselves and others, by acknowledging what it means to be alive. 224 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A NEW YORKER AND THE ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2022'Life Is Hard is a humane consolation for challenging times. Reading it is like speaking with a thoughtful friend who never tells you to cheer up, but, by offering gentle companionship and a change of perspective, makes you feel better anyway' The New York Times Book Review'An eloquent, moving, witty and above all useful demonstration of philosophy's power to help us weather the storms of being human' Oliver Burkeman, author of FOUR THOUSAND WEEKS______________________________________Pain, Loneliness, Grief, Injustice . Hope Life is hard - as the past few years have made painfully clear. From personal trauma to the injustice and absurdity of the world, sometimes simply going on can feel too much.But could there be solace - and even hope - in acknowledging the hardships of the human condition Might doing so free us from the tyranny of striving for our 'best lives' and help us find warmth, humanity, and humour in the lives we actually have Could it inspire in us the desire for a better world In this profound and personal book, Kieran Setiya shows how philosophy can help us find our way. He shares his own experience with chronic pain and the consolation that comes from making sense of it. He asks what we can learn from loneliness and loss about the value of human life. And he explores how we can fail with grace, confront injustice, and search for meaning in the face of despair. Drawing on ancient and modern philosophy, as well as fiction, comedy, social science and personal essay, Life is Hard is a book for this moment - a work of solace and compassion. It draws us towards justice, for ourselves and others, by acknowledging what it means to be alive. 224 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NATIONAL BESTSELLER A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north in this "incredibly fun journey through fae lands and dark magic" (NPR), the start of a heartwarming and enchanting fantasy series."A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic."Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesHUGO AND LOCUS AWARD FINALIST A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, PopSugar, Polygon, The Globe and Mail, She ReadsCambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world's first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people. She could never make small talk at a partyor even get invited to one. And she prefers the company of her books, her dog, Shadow, and the Fair Folk to other people.So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby, who manages to charm the townsfolk, muddle Emily's research, and utterly confound and frustrate her.But as Emily gets closer and closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Onesthe most elusive of all faerieslurking in the shadowy forest outside the town, she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: Who is Wendell Bambleby, and what does he really want To find the answer, she'll have to unlock the greatest mystery of allher own heart.Book One of the Emily Wilde SeriesDon't miss any of Heather Fawcett's charming Emily Wilde series:EMILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES EMILY WILDE'S MAP OF THE OTHERLANDS EMILY WILDE'S COMPENDIUM OF LOST TALES 352 pp. Englisch.…