random house sep 2022 (450 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -From the beloved children's book author of the bestselling classic Swimmy comes a board book for the youngest fans!With sturdy pages and colorful collage-style artwork, this food-themed board book is perfect for kids ages zero to three.Little ones love to snack, nibble, and eat! Cuddle up with your favorite little foodie, and share this bright and engaging board book, inspired by the works of legendary children's book author-illustrator Leo Lionni!Other LEO LIONNI'S FRIENDS Board Books:A Little Book About SpringA Little Book About ABCsA Little Book About ColorsA Little Book About OppositesWhere Are Swimmy's Friends : A Lift-the-Flap BookA Little Book About WinterInch By Inch: A Lift-the-Flap BookFrederick: A Lift-the-Flap Book 28 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -World War II brings together six remarkable young flight nurses, who face the challenges of war and its many heartbreaks and victories as unsung heroes. 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Matthews, Kelly; Matthews, Nichole (illustratore). Neuware -The #1 bestselling chapter book series is now a graphic novel! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked to the time of pirates with Jack and Annie!Captured by pirates! When Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house, they arrive on a beautiful beach. It s paradise! That is, until the pirates arrive. . .The dreaded Cap n Bones is looking for buried treasure. He thinks Jack and Annie know where it is. And he s not letting them out of his sight until they find it!Sail back in time and around the world with Jack and Annie in Magic Tree House® graphic novels! The vibrant and energetic art of Kelly and Nichole Matthews perfectly captures the adventure, mystery, and magic of the original #1 New York Times bestselling series.For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color art that brings the magic to life! 156 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Beaufrand, Aditi Kakade (illustratore). Neuware -Discover the celebration of Diwali with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to reveal the rangoli pattern, look inside the temple and light the diyas!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Diwali traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.Illustrated by Aditi Kakade Beaufrand Also available in the First Festivals series:EasterLunar New YearRamadanHoliPrideHanukkahChristmas; Aufklappbuch 12 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Join Spot and his family as they grow a pumpkin in the garden - and use it to bake an autumnal surprise!Spot and Dad love gardening together. In the spring, Spot plants a pumpkin seed. After lots of waiting and watering, it's autumn - and the pumpkin is ready! But what will they make with it It's a pumpkin surprise!Toddlers will love this pumpkin-shaped board book for little hands that can be played with or read for twice the fun!Spot is the fun-first friend for new experiences, early learning, and stories you can play with.If you loved this, why not try:Where's Spot Spot Goes to the FarmSpot Goes to the BeachSpot's Birthday PartySpot Says GoodnightFind Spot at HalloweenFind Spot at Nursery 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Crime writing of the highest order' GUARDIAN'Donna Leon has been giving unto us for all of the thirty years since Death at La Fenice introduced us to Brunetti' Val McDermidThe gifted Venetian detective returns in his 31st case - this time, investigating the Janus-faced nature of yet another Italian institution. Brunetti will have to once again face the blurred line that runs between the criminal and the non-criminal, bending police rules, and his own character, to help an acquaintance in danger.'Both tremendously enjoyable and deeply humane' JESSIE GREENGRASS, Costa-shortlisted author of The High House'Leon's elegant, witty prose . . . is a joy' AMANDA CRAIG 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Crime writing of the highest order' GUARDIAN'Donna Leon has been giving unto us for all of the thirty years since Death at La Fenice introduced us to Brunetti' Val McDermidThe gifted Venetian detective returns in his 31st case - this time, investigating the Janus-faced nature of yet another Italian institution. Brunetti will have to once again face the blurred line that runs between the criminal and the non-criminal, bending police rules, and his own character, to help an acquaintance in danger.'Both tremendously enjoyable and deeply humane' JESSIE GREENGRASS, Costa-shortlisted author of The High House'Leon's elegant, witty prose . . . is a joy' AMANDA CRAIG 320 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Lang, Max (illustratore). Neuware -This graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is perfect for children who love the original picture books and are ready for the next step. A longer storyline, multiple panels per page, and hilarious dialogue will keep kids laughing all the way to the end, when Jim Panzee learns an important lesson about apologies.Jim Panzee is demonstrating a new magic trick when he's interrupted by two oxpeckers cooing over each other. Annoyed, he tosses a banana peel from his branch and, even worse, denies doing it!Now the real trouble begins when Jim Panzee is banished from the jungle. Best friend Norman joins him and they end up in the desert. But the desert isn't a happy place for them, especially Norman. Too much heat in the daytime, too much cold at night, and the lack of bananas are big problems. In order to help his best buddy, Jim agrees to return to the jungle. But the only way he will be welcomed back is if he apologizes. Will grumpy monkey Jim be able to do that Look for more grumpiness in Grumpy Monkey Freshly Squeezed. 79 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A special holiday wish list brings about hope, love, and second chances in this nostalgic novel from the queen of Christmas stories. 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A special holiday wish list brings about hope, love, and second chances in this nostalgic novel from the queen of Christmas stories. 224 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*The book that inspired the big-hit new film starring Emilia Clarke, Himesh Patel, David Tennant, Hugh Laurie and Joe Sugg, coming 16th December. Read before you see! With amazing content, from scripts to film art\*Even wizards produce leftovers.But a wizard's rubbish is laced with magic, and for the rats that forage this rubbish, the magic has changed them - they can speak and read, and have rather grand ambitions for a comfortable retirement.Which is perfect for a con-cat like Maurice. He has his own magical talents, and wants to get rich quick. Together with the rats, and young Keith, the 'piper', they work the towns to create their very own plague of rats - then lure them away for cash.But in the run-down town Bad Blintz, this little con goes wrong, and suddenly these educated rodents aren't playing to the piper's tune . . .'An astonishing novel' Financial Times 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -\*The book that inspired the big-hit new film starring Emilia Clarke, Himesh Patel, David Tennant, Hugh Laurie and Joe Sugg, coming 16th December. Read before you see! With amazing content, from scripts to film art\*Even wizards produce leftovers.But a wizard's rubbish is laced with magic, and for the rats that forage this rubbish, the magic has changed them - they can speak and read, and have rather grand ambitions for a comfortable retirement.Which is perfect for a con-cat like Maurice. He has his own magical talents, and wants to get rich quick. Together with the rats, and young Keith, the 'piper', they work the towns to create their very own plague of rats - then lure them away for cash.But in the run-down town Bad Blintz, this little con goes wrong, and suddenly these educated rodents aren't playing to the piper's tune . . .'An astonishing novel' Financial Times 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICK ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Financial Times, The Washington Post, Time, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Kirkus ReviewsFinalist for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction Longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize A perfect novel for these times and all times, the single textual artifact from the pandemic era I would place in a time capsule as a representation of all that is good and true and beautiful about literature. Molly Young, The New York Times (Editors Choice)Eight friends, one country house, and six months in isolation a novel about love, friendship, family, and betrayalhailed asa virtuoso performance (USA Today) and an homage to Chekhov with four romances and a finale that will break your heart (The Washington Post)In the rolling hills of upstate New York, a groupof friends and friends-of-friends gathers in a country house to wait out the pandemic. Over the next six months, new friendships and romances will take hold, while old betrayals will emerge, forcing each character to reevaluate whom they love and what matters most. The unlikely cast of characters includes a Russian-born novelist; his Russian-born psychiatrist wife; their precocious child obsessed with K-pop; a struggling Indian American writer; a wildly successful Korean American app developer; a global dandy with three passports; a Southern flamethrower of an essayist; and a movie star, the Actor, whose arrival upsets the equilibrium of this chosen family.Both elegiac and very, very funny, Our Country Friends is the most ambitious book yet by the author of the beloved bestseller Super Sad True Love Story. 336 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Five men head into the woods for a bachelor party weekend. Only four return. The Sunday Times bestselling thriller by the no 1 bestselling author, Lisa Gardner.\* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL \*\* RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK \*\* TV SERIES OPTIONED / HILARY SWANK TO CO-STAR AND PRODUCE \*'For years Lisa Gardner has been one of the best in the business.' Harlan Coben'Propulsive, adrenaline-fuelled, terrifyingly real!' Clare Mackintosh'Will have you flipping pages at breakneck speed.' Linwood Barclay'No one owns this corner of the crime genre the way Lisa Gardner does' Lee Child_______________Five men head into the woods for a bachelor party weekend. Only four return. If he never left the woods, where did he go A young man disappears during a stag weekend in the woods. Years later, he's still missing.But his friends who were with him that day are still searching for him. Still hunting for answers.They hike deep into the wilderness.With them is missing person specialist Frankie Elkin.What they don't know is that they are putting their own lives in terrifying danger, and may not come back alive ._______________'Terrifying, primal, and very, very tense' KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW'One of crime-fiction's most intriguing new sleuths' BOOKLIST'Beyond brilliant . . . ingenious, intense, edgy dialogue' LIBRARY JOURNAL'Everything you want in a crime thriller' FROST MAGAZINE'Sinister . . . [a] tense, crackling read' PEOPLE_______________Readers love One Step Too Far:\*\*\*\*\* 'WOW! What a thoroughly taut, tense, and engaging mystery.'\*\*\*\*\* 'This is a riveting crime read, with oodles of tension and suspense.'\*\*\*\*\* 'I honestly couldn't believe how much I came to love the characters in this story.'\*\*\*\*\* ''The story really tugged at my heartstrings and now I can't wait to join Frankie on her next search.'\*\*\*\*\* 'This is first-class entertainment for thriller lovers, and I highly recommend reading this book.'_______________'This book exceeds even Gardner's high standards.' Daily Mail'No one writes a more page-turning, gut-wrenching, edgy thriller than Lisa Gardner' Tess Gerritsen'Lisa Gardner's fast-paced and exciting novels twist when you expect a turn and turn when you expect a twist. I cannot recommend her more.' Karin Slaughter'Lisa Gardner is at the top of her game' Kathy Reichs 399 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The number of people dying due to drug-resistant diseases is rising every year. What medical weapons and technologies are being developed to stop this existential threat to all of us In this brilliantly wide-ranging, one-stop guide WIRED journalist Victoria Turk outlines the reasons for this major crisis in medicine and the steps being taken to control it. She explains the reasons why antibiotics no longer have the miraculous force they once did, and why so many drugs that were once so effective are now falling short. She considers the implications for the future, not just in terms of individual health but humankind's ability to counter pandemics. She looks at the latest research into new antibiotics, preventative medicine, diagnostic techniques and resistance-resistant treatments. And she addresses the fundamental question: are new medical breakthroughs sufficient to safeguard our health in the future 192 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER World War II brings together six remarkable young flight nurses, who face the challenges of war and its many heartbreaks and victories as unsung heroes, in this inspiring novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.Audrey Parker's life changes forever when Pearl Harbor is attacked on December 7, 1941. Her brother, a talented young Navy pilot, had been stationed there, poised to fulfill their late father's distinguished legacy. Fresh out of nursing school with a passion and a born gift for helping others, both Audrey and her friend Lizzie suddenly find their nation on the brink of war. Driven to do whatever they can to serve, they enlist in the Army and embark on a new adventure as flight nurses.Risking their lives on perilous missions, they join the elite Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron and fly into enemy territory almost daily to rescue wounded soldiers from the battlefield. Audrey and Lizzie make enormous sacrifices to save lives alongside an extraordinary group of nurses: Alex, who longs to make a difference in the world; Louise, a bright mind who faced racial prejudice growing up in the South; Pru, a selfless leader with a heart of gold; and Emma, whose confidence and grit push her to put everything on the line for her patients.Even knowing they will not achieve any rank and will receive little pay for their efforts, the "Flying Angels" will give their all in the fight for freedom. They serve as bravely and tirelessly as the men they rescue on the front lines, in daring airlifts, and are eternally bound by their loyalty to one another. Danielle Steel presents a sweeping, stunning tribute to these incredibly courageous women, inspiring symbols of bravery and valor.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Wielding her new equipment, Phos joins the battle against Demon Lord Clayman in a grand alliance between the Tempest Federation and the beast kingdom, Eurazania. Meanwhile, aware of Milim's secret plan to declare war on Carrion, Stella rushes to the Forgotten City of Dragons, and Nemu heads for the harpy kingdom of Fulbrosia, where they work diligently to prepare. Soon the Trinity will reunite in Eurazania--on the battlefield' 176 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'Wielding her new equipment, Phos joins the battle against Demon Lord Clayman in a grand alliance between the Tempest Federation and the beast kingdom, Eurazania. Meanwhile, aware of Milim's secret plan to declare war on Carrion, Stella rushes to the Forgotten City of Dragons, and Nemu heads for the harpy kingdom of Fulbrosia, where they work diligently to prepare. Soon the Trinity will reunite in Eurazania--on the battlefield' 176 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Enroll in this boarding school thriller about a group of prep school elites who would kill to get into the college of their dreams.literally.'The Plastics meet the Heathers in this murder mystery about ruthless Ivy League ambition.' -Kirkus Reviews Everyone knows the Ivies: the most coveted universities in the United States. Far more important are the Ivies. The Ivies at Claflin Academy, that is. Five girls with the same mission: to get into the Ivy League by any means necessary. I would know. I'm one of them. We disrupt class ranks, club leaderships, and academic competitions.among other things. We improve our own odds by decreasing the fortunes of others. Because hyper-elite competitive college admissions is serious business. And in some cases, it's deadly. Alexa Donne delivers a nail-biting and timely thriller about teens who will stop at nothing to get into the college of their dreams. Too bad no one told them murder isn't an extracurricular. 313 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Enroll in this boarding school thriller about a group of prep school elites who would kill to get into the college of their dreams.literally.'The Plastics meet the Heathers in this murder mystery about ruthless Ivy League ambition.' -Kirkus Reviews Everyone knows the Ivies: the most coveted universities in the United States. Far more important are the Ivies. The Ivies at Claflin Academy, that is. Five girls with the same mission: to get into the Ivy League by any means necessary. I would know. I'm one of them. We disrupt class ranks, club leaderships, and academic competitions.among other things. We improve our own odds by decreasing the fortunes of others. Because hyper-elite competitive college admissions is serious business. And in some cases, it's deadly. Alexa Donne delivers a nail-biting and timely thriller about teens who will stop at nothing to get into the college of their dreams. Too bad no one told them murder isn't an extracurricular. 313 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'This is a fun new comedy series that has far more layers than you'd expect. Any fans of romantic comedy manga should definitely give this one a look.' - Turnaround ComicsIt's actually happening! Senpai and Nagatoro get closer than ever before when they visit an aquarium together. But the fledgling couple isn't alone. They're being watched by two opposing partiesNagatoro's meddlesome friends who worry Nagatoro might ruin Senpai's innocence, and the Sunomiya duo, who will fight to let love take its course. Depending on which side gets its way, this long-awaited rendezvous could become a date with destiny or a date with devilry! 1 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'This is a fun new comedy series that has far more layers than you'd expect. Any fans of romantic comedy manga should definitely give this one a look.' - Turnaround ComicsIt's actually happening! Senpai and Nagatoro get closer than ever before when they visit an aquarium together. But the fledgling couple isn't alone. They're being watched by two opposing partiesNagatoro's meddlesome friends who worry Nagatoro might ruin Senpai's innocence, and the Sunomiya duo, who will fight to let love take its course. Depending on which side gets its way, this long-awaited rendezvous could become a date with destiny or a date with devilry! 1 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The most ambition and exciting novel yet from the Booker shortlisted author of C and Satin Island.Bodies in motion. Birds, bees and bobsleighs. What is the force that moves the sun and other stars Where's our fucking airplane What's inside Box 808, and why does everybody want it Deep within the archives of time-and-motion pioneer Lillian Gilbreth lies a secret. Gilbreth helped birth the era of mass observation and big data but did she also discover a 'perfect' movement that would 'change everything' An international hunt begins for the one box missing from her records, and we follow contemporary motion-capture consultant Mark Phocan across geo-political fault lines and experimental zones in his search for it. And all the while, work is underway on the blockbuster film Incarnation, an epic space tragedy.'Dazzling. The Making of Incarnation feels utterly original, utterly new, utterly magical' Neel Mukherjee, author of The Lives of Others'Hugely interesting, energetic, wise and well written' GQ'A rich and fascinating exercise in observation' Independent 336 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Matthews, Kelly; Matthews, Nichole (illustratore). Neuware -The #1 bestselling chapter book series is now a graphic novel! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked to the time of pirates with Jack and Annie!Captured by pirates! When Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house, they arrive on a beautiful beach. It's paradise! That is, until the pirates arrive. . . The dreaded Cap'n Bones is looking for buried treasure. He thinks Jack and Annie know where it is. And he's not letting them out of his sight until they find it! Sail back in time and around the world with Jack and Annie in Magic Tree House® graphic novels! The vibrant and energetic art of Kelly and Nichole Matthews perfectly captures the adventure, mystery, and magic of the original #1 New York Times bestselling series.For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color art that brings the magic to life!

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this gripping sequel to Star Wars: The Rising Storm, the light of the Jedi faces its darkest hour.Time and again, the vicious raiders known as the Nihil have sought to bring the golden age of the High Republic to a fiery end. Time and again, the High Republic has emerged battered and weary but victorious thanks to its Jedi protectorsand there is no monument to their cause grander than the Starlight Beacon.Hanging like a jewel in the Outer Rim, the Beacon embodies the High Republic at the apex of its aspirations: a hub of culture and knowledge, a bright torch against the darkness of the unknown, and an extended hand of welcome to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As survivors and refugees flee the Nihil's attacks, the Beacon and its crew stand ready to shelter and heal.The grateful Knights and Padawans of the Jedi Order stationed there finally have a chance to recoverfrom the pain of their injuries and the grief of their losses. But the storm they thought had passed still rages; they are simply caught in its eye. Marchion Ro, the true mastermind of the Nihil, is preparing his most daring attack yetone designed to snuff out the light of the Jedi. 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this gripping sequel to Star Wars: The Rising Storm, the light of the Jedi faces its darkest hour.Time and again, the vicious raiders known as the Nihil have sought to bring the golden age of the High Republic to a fiery end. Time and again, the High Republic has emerged battered and weary but victorious thanks to its Jedi protectorsand there is no monument to their cause grander than the Starlight Beacon.Hanging like a jewel in the Outer Rim, the Beacon embodies the High Republic at the apex of its aspirations: a hub of culture and knowledge, a bright torch against the darkness of the unknown, and an extended hand of welcome to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As survivors and refugees flee the Nihil's attacks, the Beacon and its crew stand ready to shelter and heal.The grateful Knights and Padawans of the Jedi Order stationed there finally have a chance to recoverfrom the pain of their injuries and the grief of their losses. But the storm they thought had passed still rages; they are simply caught in its eye. Marchion Ro, the true mastermind of the Nihil, is preparing his most daring attack yetone designed to snuff out the light of the Jedi. 400 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -THE CELEBRATED SHORT STORY COLLECTION FROM THE AMERICAN POET AND WRITER OFTEN CALLED THE 'POET LAUREATE OF HARLEM'A black maid forms a close bond with the daughter of the cruel white couple for whom she works. Two rich, white artists hire a black model to pose as a slave. A white-passing boy ignores his mother when they cross each other on the street.Written with sardonic wit and a keen eye for the absurdly unjust, these fourteen stories about racial tensions are as relevant today as the day they were penned, and linger in the mind long after the final page is turned.'Powerful, polemical pieces' New York Times'Some of the best stories that have appeared in this country in years' North American Review 272 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -VINTAGE CLASSICS' HARLEM RENAISSANCE SERIES Celebrating the finest works of the Harlem Renaissance, one of the most important Black arts movements in modern history.'Why did I want to mix mahself up in a white folk's war It ain't ever was any of black folks' affair'When Jake Brown joins the army during the First World War, he is treated more like a slave than a soldier. After deserting his post to escape the racial violence he is facing, Jake travels back home to Harlem. But despite the distance, Jake cannot seem to escape the past and the explosive ways in which it can culminate. Written with brutal accuracy, Home to Harlem is an extraordinary work, and was the first American bestseller by a Black writer. 'One of the most gifted writers of the Harlem Renaissance' Washington Post 210 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -THE CELEBRATED SHORT STORY COLLECTION FROM THE AMERICAN POET AND WRITER OFTEN CALLED THE 'POET LAUREATE OF HARLEM'A black maid forms a close bond with the daughter of the cruel white couple for whom she works. Two rich, white artists hire a black model to pose as a slave. A white-passing boy ignores his mother when they cross each other on the street.Written with sardonic wit and a keen eye for the absurdly unjust, these fourteen stories about racial tensions are as relevant today as the day they were penned, and linger in the mind long after the final page is turned.'Powerful, polemical pieces' New York Times'Some of the best stories that have appeared in this country in years' North American Review 272 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -VINTAGE CLASSICS' HARLEM RENAISSANCE SERIES Celebrating the finest works of the Harlem Renaissance, one of the most important Black arts movements in modern history.'Why did I want to mix mahself up in a white folk's war It ain't ever was any of black folks' affair'When Jake Brown joins the army during the First World War, he is treated more like a slave than a soldier. After deserting his post to escape the racial violence he is facing, Jake travels back home to Harlem. But despite the distance, Jake cannot seem to escape the past and the explosive ways in which it can culminate. Written with brutal accuracy, Home to Harlem is an extraordinary work, and was the first American bestseller by a Black writer. 'One of the most gifted writers of the Harlem Renaissance' Washington Post 210 pp. Englisch.