Simon schuster feb 2018 (61 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Jack West, Jr. is thrust into a deadly ancient tournament of survival in an explosive thriller adventure where the fate of the world hangs in the balancefrom internationally bestselling author Matthew Reilly. Jack West, Jr. and his family are living peacefully on their remote farm when their world is suddenly torn apart. Kidnapped and imprisoned deep underground, Jack awakens in a labyrinthine cellonly to face a masked attacker charging at him with a blade. He soon learns he's been chosen, along with a group of elite soldiers and warriors, to compete in a brutal series of deadly games designed to fulfill an ancient ritual tied to lost civilizations and mythic prophecy. As the world-saving mission unfolds, Jack must navigate diabolical underground labyrinths, confront relentless assassins, and survive impossible trials in a high-stakes survival competition. The truth behind it all lies within the Four Legendary Kingdomsa powerful, secret organization that may control the fate of humanity itself. Jack West Jr. faces his most perilous challenge yetand discovers he might not be the only hero capable of changing the course of history. 464 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton and Jeremy Irons.Dominika Egorov, former prima ballerina, is sucked into the heart of Putin's Russia, the country she loved, as the twists and turns of a betrayal and counter-betrayal unravel.American Nate Nash, idealistic and ambitious, handles the double agent, codenamed MARBLE, considered one of CIA's biggest assets. He needs to keep his identity secret for as long as the mole can keep supplying golden information.Will Dominika be able to unmask MARBLE, or will the mission see her faith destroyed in the country she has always passionately defended 'A great and dangerous spy-game is being played today between Russian intelligence and the CIA. Very few people know about it, including many of our politicians in Washington. But Jason Matthews does, and his thrilling Red Sparrow takes us deep inside this treacherous world. He's an insider's insider. He knows the secrets. And he is also a masterful story-teller . I loved this book and could not put it down. Neither will you' Vince Flynn'Not since the good old days of the Cold War has a classic spy thriller like Red Sparrow come along. Jason Matthews is not making it up; he has lived this life and this story, and it shows on every page. High-level espionage, pulse-pounding danger, sex, double agents and double crosses. What more can any reader want ' Nelson DeMille 560 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Jack West, Jr. is thrust into a deadly ancient tournament of survival in an explosive thriller adventure where the fate of the world hangs in the balancefrom internationally bestselling author Matthew Reilly. Jack West, Jr. and his family are living peacefully on their remote farm when their world is suddenly torn apart. Kidnapped and imprisoned deep underground, Jack awakens in a labyrinthine cellonly to face a masked attacker charging at him with a blade. He soon learns he's been chosen, along with a group of elite soldiers and warriors, to compete in a brutal series of deadly games designed to fulfill an ancient ritual tied to lost civilizations and mythic prophecy. As the world-saving mission unfolds, Jack must navigate diabolical underground labyrinths, confront relentless assassins, and survive impossible trials in a high-stakes survival competition. The truth behind it all lies within the Four Legendary Kingdomsa powerful, secret organization that may control the fate of humanity itself. Jack West Jr. faces his most perilous challenge yetand discovers he might not be the only hero capable of changing the course of history.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -THE MAJOR MOTION PICTUREstarring Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton and Jeremy Irons. Dominika Egorov, former prima ballerina, is sucked into the heart of Putin's Russia, the country she loved, as the twists and turns of a betrayal and counter-betrayal unravel. American Nate Nash, idealistic and ambitious, handles the double agent, codenamed MARBLE, considered one of CIA's biggest assets. He needs to keep his identity secret for as long as the mole can keep supplying golden information.Will Dominika be able to unmask MARBLE, or will the mission see her faith destroyed in the country she has always passionately defended 'A great and dangerous spy-game is being played today between Russian intelligence and the CIA. Very few people know about it, including many of our politicians in Washington. But Jason Matthews does, and his thrilling Red Sparrow takes us deep inside this treacherous world. He's an insider's insider. He knows the secrets. And he is also a masterful story-teller. I loved this book and could not put it down. Neither will you' Vince Flynn 'Not since the good old days of the Cold War has a classic spy thriller like Red Sparrow come along. Jason Matthews is not making it up; he has lived this life and this story, and it shows on every page. High-level espionage, pulse-pounding danger, sex, double agents and double crosses. What more can any reader want ' Nelson DeMille. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Now an HBO Original Series 'You'll love this engrossing novel.' -People Named a Best Book of the Year by LibraryReads, BookBrowse, and Goodreads From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People, a dazzling and profound novel about a small town with a big dream-and the price required to make it come true.By the lake in Beartown is an old ice rink, and in that ice rink Kevin, Amat, Benji, and the rest of the town's junior ice hockey team are about to compete in the national semi-finals-and they actually have a shot at winning. All the hopes and dreams of this place now rest on the shoulders of a handful of teenage boys. Under that heavy burden, the match becomes the catalyst for a violent act that will leave a young girl traumatized and a town in turmoil. Accusations are made and, like ripples on a pond, they travel through all of Beartown. This is a story about a town and a game, but even more about loyalty, commitment, and the responsibilities of friendship; the people we disappoint even though we love them; and the decisions we make every day that come to define us. In this story of a small forest town, Fredrik Backman has found the entire world. 418 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Now an HBO Original Series 'You'll love this engrossing novel.' -People Named a Best Book of the Year by LibraryReads, BookBrowse, and Goodreads From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People, a dazzling and profound novel about a small town with a big dream-and the price required to make it come true.By the lake in Beartown is an old ice rink, and in that ice rink Kevin, Amat, Benji, and the rest of the town's junior ice hockey team are about to compete in the national semi-finals-and they actually have a shot at winning. All the hopes and dreams of this place now rest on the shoulders of a handful of teenage boys. Under that heavy burden, the match becomes the catalyst for a violent act that will leave a young girl traumatized and a town in turmoil. Accusations are made and, like ripples on a pond, they travel through all of Beartown. This is a story about a town and a game, but even more about loyalty, commitment, and the responsibilities of friendship; the people we disappoint even though we love them; and the decisions we make every day that come to define us. In this story of a small forest town, Fredrik Backman has found the entire world. 418 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Meet Max Crumbly, the NEW dork on the block, in the second instalment of a brand NEW series from Rachel Renée Russell, the author of the phenomenal Dork Diaries series - now with over 36 million copies in print worldwide!'If you like Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and, of course, Dork Diaries you'll love this!' The Sun When we last left our hero, Max Crumbly, he had crash-landed on top of a Mighty Meat Monster pizza after taking a late night tumble through the vents at South Ridge Middle School - and he was completely surrounded by three ruthless criminals! Will Max be shredded to bits like mozzarella cheese on the hard and crunchy pizza crust of doom Can his friend and sidekick, computer whiz Erin, help get him out of this sticky situation alive Perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gatesand James Patterson's Middle School series.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Going after you dream doesn't have to wait be empowered by these incredible women and start changing the world now. From the inspiring author of Girls Who Rocked the Worldcomes another comprehensive collection of true, inspiring profiles of successful young women throughout history who made their mark on the world before turning twenty. Young women today crave strong, independent role models to look to for motivation. Girls Who Changed the Worldoffers a fun and uplifting collection of influential stories with forty-five more movers and shakers who made a difference early on in life. From Cleopatra to Mindy Kaling, andAretha Franklin to Emma Watson each with her own incredible story of how she created life-changing opportunities for herself and the world you'll get to know these capable queens of empires and courageous icons of entertainment. Also included are profiles of gutsy teenagers who are out there rocking the world right now and personal aspirations from today's young women.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Hailed by Tony Robbins as the 'definitive breathwork handbook,' Just Breathe will teach you how to harness your breath to reduce stress, increase productivity, balance your health, and find the path to spiritual awakening.Big meeting jitters Anxiety over a test or taxes Hard time focusing What if you could control your outcomes and change results simply by regulating your breath In this simple and revolutionary guide, world-renowned pioneer of breathwork Dan Brulé shares the Breath Mastery technique that has helped people in more than fifty countries reduce anxiety, improve their health, and tap infinite stores of energy. Just Breathe reveals the truth that elite athletes, champion martial artists, Navy SEAL warriors, first responders, and spiritual yogis have always known-when you regulate your breathing, you can moderate your state of well-being. So if you want to clear and calm your mind and spark peak performance, the secret is just a breath away. Just Breathe gives you the tools to achieve benefits in a wide range of issues including: managing acute/chronic pain; helping with insomnia, weight loss, attention deficit, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief; improving intuition, creativity, mindfulness, self-esteem, and leadership; and much more. Recommended 'for those who wish to destress naturally' (Library Journal), Just Breathe will help you utilize your breath to benefit your body, mind, and spirit. 207 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Hailed by Tony Robbins as the 'definitive breathwork handbook,' Just Breathe will teach you how to harness your breath to reduce stress, increase productivity, balance your health, and find the path to spiritual awakening.Big meeting jitters Anxiety over a test or taxes Hard time focusing What if you could control your outcomes and change results simply by regulating your breath In this simple and revolutionary guide, world-renowned pioneer of breathwork Dan Brulé shares the Breath Mastery technique that has helped people in more than fifty countries reduce anxiety, improve their health, and tap infinite stores of energy. Just Breathe reveals the truth that elite athletes, champion martial artists, Navy SEAL warriors, first responders, and spiritual yogis have always known-when you regulate your breathing, you can moderate your state of well-being. So if you want to clear and calm your mind and spark peak performance, the secret is just a breath away. Just Breathe gives you the tools to achieve benefits in a wide range of issues including: managing acute/chronic pain; helping with insomnia, weight loss, attention deficit, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief; improving intuition, creativity, mindfulness, self-esteem, and leadership; and much more. Recommended 'for those who wish to destress naturally' (Library Journal), Just Breathe will help you utilize your breath to benefit your body, mind, and spirit. 207 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Jack West, Jr. is thrust into a deadly ancient tournament of survival in an explosive thriller adventure where the fate of the world hangs in the balancefrom internationally bestselling author Matthew Reilly. Jack West, Jr. and his family are living peacefully on their remote farm when their world is suddenly torn apart. Kidnapped and imprisoned deep underground, Jack awakens in a labyrinthine cellonly to face a masked attacker charging at him with a blade. He soon learns he's been chosen, along with a group of elite soldiers and warriors, to compete in a brutal series of deadly games designed to fulfill an ancient ritual tied to lost civilizations and mythic prophecy. As the world-saving mission unfolds, Jack must navigate diabolical underground labyrinths, confront relentless assassins, and survive impossible trials in a high-stakes survival competition. The truth behind it all lies within the Four Legendary Kingdomsa powerful, secret organization that may control the fate of humanity itself. Jack West Jr. faces his most perilous challenge yetand discovers he might not be the only hero capable of changing the course of history.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The classic story of Rapunzel gets a fresh twist in this vibrant Indian spin on the beloved fairy tale!Once upon a time, there was a girl with long, long hair, who lived in a tall, tall tower. The classic tale of Rapunzel gets a fresh twist in this third book of a brand-new board book series, Once Upon a World. With India as the backdrop, and vibrant artwork from illustrator Archana Sreenivasan, Rapunzel is still the same girl who lets down her beautiful hairbut she's totally reimagined. Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love. Because these tales are for everyone, everywhere. Sreenivasan, Archana (illustratore).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOKER PRIZE GEMFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MOTHERING SUNDAY AND LAST ORDERS,and reissued for the first time on the Scribner list, The Light of Day is both a gripping crime story and a remarkable love story. On a cold but dazzling November morning George Webb, a former policeman turned private detective, prepares to visit Sarah, a prisoner and the woman he loves. As he goes about the business of the day he relives the catastrophic events of two years ago that have both bound them together and kept them apart. Making atmospheric use of its suburban setting and shot through with a plain man's unwitting poetry and rueful humour, The Light of Day is a powerful and moving tale of murder, redemption and of the discovery, for better or worse, of the hidden forces inside us. 'A real in-depth study of humanity' Alex Jones, BBCBetween the Covers 'I loved this so much. The form is so interesting. The voice is just so clear and there's this dryness to him too' Omari Douglas, BBCBetween the Covers Praise for Mothering Sunday: 'Bathed in light; and even when tragedy strikes, it blazes irresistibly Swift's small fiction feels like a masterpiece' Guardian 'Alive with sensuousness and sensuality wonderfully accomplished, it is an achievement'Sunday Times 'From start to finish Swift's is a novel of stylish brilliance and quiet narrative verve. The archly modulated, precise prose (a hybrid of Henry Green and Kazuo Ishiguro) is a glory to read. Now 66, Swift is a writer at the very top of his game' Evening Standard 'Mothering Sunday is a powerful, philosophical and exquisitely observed novel about the lives we lead, and the parallel lives the parallel stories we can never know It may just be Swift's best novel yet'Observer.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Now an HBO Original Series "You'll love this engrossing novel." People Named a Best Book of the Year by LibraryReads, BookBrowse, and Goodreads From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People, a dazzling and profound novel about a small town with a big dreamand the price required to make it come true.By the lake in Beartown is an old ice rink, and in that ice rink Kevin, Amat, Benji, and the rest of the town's junior ice hockey team are about to compete in the national semi-finalsand they actually have a shot at winning. All the hopes and dreams of this place now rest on the shoulders of a handful of teenage boys. Under that heavy burden, the match becomes the catalyst for a violent act that will leave a young girl traumatized and a town in turmoil. Accusations are made and, like ripples on a pond, they travel through all of Beartown. This is a story about a town and a game, but even more about loyalty, commitment, and the responsibilities of friendship; the people we disappoint even though we love them; and the decisions we make every day that come to define us. In this story of a small forest town, Fredrik Backman has found the entire world.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Hailed by Tony Robbins as the "definitive breathwork handbook," Just Breathe will teach you how to harness your breath to reduce stress, increase productivity, balance your health, and find the path to spiritual awakening.Big meeting jitters Anxiety over a test or taxes Hard time focusing What if you could control your outcomes and change results simply by regulating your breath In this simple and revolutionary guide, world-renowned pioneer of breathwork Dan Brulé shares the Breath Mastery technique that has helped people in more than fifty countries reduce anxiety, improve their health, and tap infinite stores of energy. Just Breathe reveals the truth that elite athletes, champion martial artists, Navy SEAL warriors, first responders, and spiritual yogis have always knownwhen you regulate your breathing, you can moderate your state of well-being. So if you want to clear and calm your mind and spark peak performance, the secret is just a breath away. Just Breathe gives you the tools to achieve benefits in a wide range of issues including: managing acute/chronic pain; helping with insomnia, weight loss, attention deficit, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief; improving intuition, creativity, mindfulness, self-esteem, and leadership; and much more. Recommended "for those who wish to destress naturally" (Library Journal), Just Breathe will help you utilize your breath to benefit your body, mind, and spirit.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton and Jeremy Irons.Dominika Egorov, former prima ballerina, is sucked into the heart of Putin's Russia, the country she loved, as the twists and turns of a betrayal and counter-betrayal unravel.American Nate Nash, idealistic and ambitious, handles the double agent, codenamed MARBLE, considered one of CIA's biggest assets. He needs to keep his identity secret for as long as the mole can keep supplying golden information.Will Dominika be able to unmask MARBLE, or will the mission see her faith destroyed in the country she has always passionately defended 'A great and dangerous spy-game is being played today between Russian intelligence and the CIA. Very few people know about it, including many of our politicians in Washington. But Jason Matthews does, and his thrilling Red Sparrow takes us deep inside this treacherous world. He's an insider's insider. He knows the secrets. And he is also a masterful story-teller . I loved this book and could not put it down. Neither will you' Vince Flynn'Not since the good old days of the Cold War has a classic spy thriller like Red Sparrow come along. Jason Matthews is not making it up; he has lived this life and this story, and it shows on every page. High-level espionage, pulse-pounding danger, sex, double agents and double crosses. What more can any reader want ' Nelson DeMille.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - OFFICIAL TIE-IN TO THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE 12 STRONG, STARRING CHRIS HEMSWORTH'Spellbinding true-life story . . . Reminiscent of Mark Bowden's Black Hawk Down' USA Today 12 Strong is the dramatic account of a small band of Special Forces soldiers who secretly entered Afghanistan following 9/11 and rode to war on horseback against the Taliban. Outnumbered forty to one, they pursued the enemy across the mountainous terrain and captured the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The bone-weary American soldiers were welcomed as liberators, and the streets thronged with Afghans overjoyed that the Taliban regime had been overthrown. Then the action took a wholly unexpected turn. During a surrender of six hundred Taliban troops, the Horse Soldiers were ambushed. Dangerously overpowered, they fought for their lives in the city's immense fortress, Qala-i-Janghi, or the House of War. At risk were the military gains of the entire campaign: if the soldiers were captured, their courageous effort to outmanoeuvre the Taliban was likely doomed . . .…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2016 Placing itself perfectly alongside acclaimed work by Philipp Meyer, Jane Smiley and JM Coetzee, this debut novel charts the story of Roscoe T Martin in rural Alabama in the 1920s. Roscoe has set his sights on a new type of power spreading at the start of the 20th century: electricity. It becomes his training, his life's work. But when his wife Marie inherits her father's failing farm, Roscoe has to give it up, with great cost to his pride and sense of self, his marriage and his family. Realising that he might lose them all, he uses his skills as an electrician to siphon energy from the state, ushering in a period of bounty and happiness on a farm recently falling to ruin. Even the love of Marie and their son seems back within Roscoe's grasp. Then everything changes. A young man is electrocuted on their land. Roscoe is arrested for manslaughter and - no longer an electrician or even a farmer - he must now carve out a place in a violent new world. 'Gorgeously spare and brilliantly insightful, Work Like Any Other is a striking debut about love and redemption, the heavy burdens of family and guilt, and learning how to escape them . Virginia Reeves is a major new talent' Philipp Meyer, bestselling author of The Son 'An exceptional novel . I absolutely loved it' Kevin Powers, author of The Yellow Birds 'Assured and absorbing . a potent mix of icy honesty and heart-wrenching tenderness' Jim Crace, author of Harvest and Being Dead.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What are our favourite authors' words Which bestselling writer uses the most clichés How can we judge a book by its cover Data meets literature in this playful and informative look at our favourite authors and their masterpieces. 'What fun this is! Ben Blatt's charming book applies numerical know-how to questions of literary style, teasing out insights about cliffhangers, adverbs' JORDAN ELLENBERG, author of How Not to Be Wrong 'Lively . worthwhile . Read this book thoughtfully. It's fun. And, I think, the shape of interesting things to come' The Times 'Fascinating . the book had me humming with pleasure' The Sunday Times Nabokov's Favourite Word is Mauve is a playful look at what the numbers have to say about our favourite authors and their classic books. Journalist and statistician Ben Blatt asks the questions that have intrigued curious book lovers for generations: Does each writer have their own stylistic footprint Do men and women write differently What are the crutch words our best-loved authors fall back on Spanning from Shakespeare and Jane Austen to fan fiction, JK Rowling and Stephen King, Blatt reveals the quirks and oddities of the world's greatest writers. This is a lighthearted, humorous book that uses numbers to inform our understanding of words to enlighten, to clarify, and, above all, to entertain.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this chilling crime thriller, a police officer discovers a psychopath, but learns that his actions are even more terrible than imagined.It's 2:00 a.m. in Glasgow. DI Rachel Narey and her team of cops are standing outside the door of a violent rapist. At her word, the officers break down the door and charge into the flat. They find the man, Robert Broome, cowering in a corner of his bedroom, pleading not to be arrested, begging to be left alone. Once he is arrested, Narey's team searches the flat. In a hidden recess under the carpet, they find photographshundreds of them. All of women, and most without being aware the photos were takenon the street, in playgrounds, in shopping centers. Narey studies them, seeing the same faces repeated. She suddenly realizes that Broome is a repeat offender, and the scale of what he might have done terrifies her. But even with Broome in custody, these women are still somehow being hunted and killed. The clock is ticking, the police are way behind, and the stakes have just gotten higher.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sawako "Sadako" Kuronuma is the perfect heroinefor a horror movie.With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor, Sawako "Sadako" Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in. But her whole life changes when she befriends the most popular boy in class, Shota Kazehaya. Can love trump her cursed life Sawako decides to take the entrance exam for a university in Sapporo, while Kazehaya has chosen to attend a college near home. The couple realize there aren't that many high school days leftwill they move into the future together or apart. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -"Those seeking a grand overview of science's greatest hits over the past century will find it here." The Washington Post From the bestselling author of Ideas and The Modern Mind comes a bold history of science offering a groundbreaking and powerful argument: the many disparate scientific disciplines are converging on the same truths.Convergence is a history of modern science with an original and significant twist. Various scientific disciplines, despite their very different beginnings, have been coming together over the years, converging and coalescing. Intimate connections have been discovered between physics and chemistry, psychology and biology, genetics and linguistics. In this groundbreaking book, Peter Watson identifies one extraordinary master narrative, capturing how the sciences are slowly resolving into one overwhelming, interlocking story about the universe. Watson begins his narrative in the 1850s, the decade when, he argues, the convergence of the sciences began. The idea of the conservation of energy was introduced in this decade, as was Darwin's theory of evolutionboth of which rocketed the sciences forward and revealed unimagined interconnections and overlaps between disciplines. Decade after decade, the story captures every major scientific advance en route to the present, proceeding like a cosmic detective story, or the world's most massive code-breaking effort. "FascinatingHighly recommendedWatson treats biology, chemistry, and physics as entangled plotlines, and readers' excitement will build as more connections are made" (Library Journal, starred review). Told through the eyes of the scientists themselves, charting each discovery and breakthrough, Convergence is a "massive tour de force" (Publishers Weekly) and a gripping way to learn what we now know about the universe and where our inquiries are heading. 576 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -"Those seeking a grand overview of science's greatest hits over the past century will find it here." The Washington Post From the bestselling author of Ideas and The Modern Mind comes a bold history of science offering a groundbreaking and powerful argument: the many disparate scientific disciplines are converging on the same truths.Convergence is a history of modern science with an original and significant twist. Various scientific disciplines, despite their very different beginnings, have been coming together over the years, converging and coalescing. Intimate connections have been discovered between physics and chemistry, psychology and biology, genetics and linguistics. In this groundbreaking book, Peter Watson identifies one extraordinary master narrative, capturing how the sciences are slowly resolving into one overwhelming, interlocking story about the universe. Watson begins his narrative in the 1850s, the decade when, he argues, the convergence of the sciences began. The idea of the conservation of energy was introduced in this decade, as was Darwin's theory of evolutionboth of which rocketed the sciences forward and revealed unimagined interconnections and overlaps between disciplines. Decade after decade, the story captures every major scientific advance en route to the present, proceeding like a cosmic detective story, or the world's most massive code-breaking effort. "FascinatingHighly recommendedWatson treats biology, chemistry, and physics as entangled plotlines, and readers' excitement will build as more connections are made" (Library Journal, starred review). Told through the eyes of the scientists themselves, charting each discovery and breakthrough, Convergence is a "massive tour de force" (Publishers Weekly) and a gripping way to learn what we now know about the universe and where our inquiries are heading. 576 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -"Those seeking a grand overview of science's greatest hits over the past century will find it here." The Washington Post From the bestselling author of Ideas and The Modern Mind comes a bold history of science offering a groundbreaking and powerful argument: the many disparate scientific disciplines are converging on the same truths.Convergence is a history of modern science with an original and significant twist. Various scientific disciplines, despite their very different beginnings, have been coming together over the years, converging and coalescing. Intimate connections have been discovered between physics and chemistry, psychology and biology, genetics and linguistics. In this groundbreaking book, Peter Watson identifies one extraordinary master narrative, capturing how the sciences are slowly resolving into one overwhelming, interlocking story about the universe. Watson begins his narrative in the 1850s, the decade when, he argues, the convergence of the sciences began. The idea of the conservation of energy was introduced in this decade, as was Darwin's theory of evolutionboth of which rocketed the sciences forward and revealed unimagined interconnections and overlaps between disciplines. Decade after decade, the story captures every major scientific advance en route to the present, proceeding like a cosmic detective story, or the world's most massive code-breaking effort. "FascinatingHighly recommendedWatson treats biology, chemistry, and physics as entangled plotlines, and readers' excitement will build as more connections are made" (Library Journal, starred review). Told through the eyes of the scientists themselves, charting each discovery and breakthrough, Convergence is a "massive tour de force" (Publishers Weekly) and a gripping way to learn what we now know about the universe and where our inquiries are heading. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Lea and Jeremy's stories from the White House are not only fascinating, but reveal lessons about the ways we treat one another that can be applied universally. No matter your beliefs, background or what you do for a living, there are takeaways from this book that will make each of us better human beings. By focusing on the things that unite us - love, kindness and empathy - Treating People Well has the power to change the world for the better.' Karlie Kloss, supermodel and founder of Kode With Klossy'Treating People Well is an essential guide for getting along and getting ahead in our world today. Authors Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard show us how people from opposite ends of the political spectrum and all walks of life can build relationships, earn trust, and succeed by treating others with civility and respect. Full of life lessons that are both timely and timeless, this is a book that will be devoured, bookmarked, and read over and over again.' John McCain, United States Senator'I loved this book! Yes, as promised in the title, it shows you the value of treating people well and gives expert advice, but that is only part of it. The two authors - both former White House Social Secretaries in different administrations - provide fascinating glimpses of what's behind the scenes at the White House. You'll learn a lot while being vastly entertained.' Joan Ganz Cooney, founder, Sesame StreetWritten by two former White House Social Secretaries, Treating People Well is a guide to developing social skills in order to build more successful relationships.Using their unique access, the authors describe the behaviours that shape how an individual is perceived. While manners and etiquette may not seem relevant in today's technology-burdened, politically contentious world, modern life has caused many people to feel disconnected and uncomfortable in their interactions with others.This essential book gives readers the tools to live each day more positively, forging connections based on trust and mutual respect. The authors offer advice such as how to develop confidence, be consistent, use humour, listen carefully, radiate calm, resolve conflicts quickly, be honest but never cruel, cultivate loyalty, own your mistakes, work with difficult people, and attend to details, whether in the office or at home, dealing with friends or colleagues, as a student, a new employee or an experienced executive. Working in the most charged workplace possible, Lea and Jeremy honed these skills over years, striving to apply kindness, empathy and genuine caring to achieve success.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Arkady Renko book that started it all: the #1 bestseller Gorky Park, an espionage classic that begins the series, by Martin Cruz Smith, "the master of the international thriller" (The New York Times).It begins with a triple murder in a Moscow amusement center: three corpses found frozen in the snow, faces and fingers missing. Chief homicide investigator Arkady Renko is brilliant, sensitive, honest, and cynical about everything except his profession. To identify the victims and uncover the truth, he must battle the KGB, FBI, and the New York City police as he pursues a rich, ruthless, and well-connected American fur dealer. Meanwhile, Renko is falling in love with a beautiful, headstrong dissident for whom he may risk everything. A wonderfully textured, vivid look behind the Iron Curtain, Gorky Park is a tense, atmospheric, and memorable crime story. "Once one gets going, one doesn't want to stopThe action is gritty, the plot complicated, and the overriding quality is intelligence" (The Washington Post). The first in a classic series, Gorky Park "reminds you just how satisfying a smoothly turned thriller can be" (The New York Times Book Review).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Earth: Astrology's Missing Planet brings a new and important dimension to the science and art of astrology and to New Age thought. It addresses the influence, meaning and relevance of the one forgotten planet in our horoscopes - the Earth upon which we live. Based on decades of research and written for non-astrologers as well as for the astrological and New Age community, Earth: Astrology's Missing Planet is the first book to address this topic. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the critically acclaimed author of Be Safe I Love You comes a haunting novel of love, friendship, and survival set in the red light district of Athens in the 1980s that New York magazine calls 'a gauzy portrait of youthful longing, sticky romance, and regret.'Running follows the lives of three friends and lovers: queer English poet Milo Rollack, prep school dropout Jasper Lethe, and seventeen-year-old Bridey Sullivan, an American with a fascination for fire. Barely out of childhood, squatting in a crumbling hotel on the outskirts of Athens in the late 1980s, the three slip in and out of homelessness, heavy drinking, and underground jobs. While working as runners for the hotel?convincing tourists to stay there for a commission and free board?they are befriended by an IRA fugitive and become inextricably linked to an act of terrorism that will mark each of them for life. Bridey, the consummate survivor, abandons Jasper and Milo, planning to return when the dust has settled. But no one has fared well in her absence. And then a mysterious death drives her to seek an impossible absolution that will take her from the streets of the red-light district to the remote island cliff houses of the southern Mediterranean. Twenty-five years later, Milo, now a successful writer and professor in Manhattan, struggles to live ethically in a world he knows is corrupt, coping with a secret that makes him a stranger to those closest to him. 'Beautiful and atmosphericoriginal and deeply sad' (Kirkus Reviews), Running is a sweeping and fearless story of friendship and survival from Cara Hoffman, an author who 'writes like a dream?a disturbing, emotionally charged dream' (The Wall Street Journal).…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Complete answer key included Can you find all the fruits of the spirit in one puzzle How many words from Psalm 23 will catch your eye Clean, fun, and just challenging enough, this book is a perfect gift for the puzzler in your life.Peace of Mind Bible Word Search combines brain-building fun with the powerful passages and teachings of the Bible. Thanks to large, boldface print, puzzle enthusiasts young and old can enrich their free time finding hidden words and phrases from beloved selections of scripture. From treasured Proverbs, to women of the Bible, to the Ten Commandments, to the life of Jesus, each themed word find is a chance for readers to strengthen and celebrate elements of faith while finding satisfaction in solving a puzzle. Keep your brain sharp, your eyes at ease, and your heart full of God's Word!Enjoy 150 word search puzzles based around Biblical themesHighlights some of the most treasured passages and themes of the BibleLarge, bold print prevents eye strain while you test your Bible knowledge.…