Trouver informations, conseils et prix pour simon schuster usa wright brothers il est vendu 49.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften, ce produit est fabriqué par Simon & Schuster USA et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly: Wilbur and Orville Wright. On December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Wilbur and Orville Wright’s Wright Flyer became the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard. The Age of Flight had begun. How did they do it? And why? David McCullough tells the extraordinary and truly American story of the two brothers who changed the world. Sons of an itinerant preacher and a mother who died young, Wilbur and Orville Wright grew up in a small side street in Dayton, Ohio, in a house that lacked indoor plumbing and electricity but was filled with books and a love of learning. The brothers ran a bicycle shop that allowed them to earn enough money to pursue their mission in life: flight. In the 1890s flying was beginning to advance beyond the glider stage, but there were major technical challenges that the Wrights were determined to solve. They traveled to North Carolina’s remote Outer Banks to test their plane because there they found three indispensable conditions: constant winds, soft surfaces for landings, and privacy. Flying was exceedingly dangerous; the Wrights risked their lives every time they flew in the years that followed. Orville nearly died in a crash in 1908, before he was nursed back to health by his sister, Katharine, an unsung and important part of the brothers’ success and of McCullough’s book. Despite their achievement, the Wrights could not convince the US government to take an interest in their plane until after they demonstrated its success in France, where the government instantly understood the importance of their achievement. Now, in this revelatory book, master historian David McCullough draws on nearly 1,000 letters of family correspondence—plus diaries, notebooks, and family scrapbooks in the Library of Congress—to tell the full story of the Wright brothers and their heroic achievement.
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Découvrir conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur random audio prh us ghost vendu 31.4 € , ce produit est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften, fabriqué par Random Audio PRH US et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
A tense, powerful, grand account of one of the most daring exploits of World War II. On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected troops from the elite U.S. Army 6th Ranger Battalion slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty miles in an attempt to rescue 513 American and British POWs who had spent three years in a surreally hellish camp near the city of Cabanatuan. The prisoners included the last survivors of the Bataan Death March left in the camp, and their extraordinary will to live might soon count for nothing—elsewhere in the Philippines, the Japanese Army had already executed American prisoners as it retreated from the advancing U.S. Army. As the Rangers stealthily moved through enemy-occupied territory, they learned that Cabanatuan had become a major transshipment point for the Japanese retreat, and instead of facing the few dozen prison guards, they could possibly confront as many as 8,000 battle-hardened enemy troops. Hampton Sides's vivid minute-by-minute narration of the raid and his chronicle of the prisoners' wrenching experiences are masterful. But Ghost Soldiers is far more than a thrilling battle saga. Hampton Sides explores the mystery of human behavior under extreme duress—the resilience of the prisoners, who defied the Japanese authorities even as they endured starvation, tropical diseases, and unspeakable tortures; the violent cultural clashes with Japanese guards and soldiers steeped in the warrior ethic of Bushido; the remarkable heroism of the Rangers and Filipino guerrillas; the complex motivations of the U.S. high command, some of whom could justly be charged with abandoning the men of Bataan in 1942; and the nearly suicidal bravado of several spies, including priests and a cabaret owner, who risked their lives to help the prisoners during their long ordeal. At once a gripping depiction of men at war and a compelling story of redemption, Ghost Soldiers joins such landmark books as Flags of Our Fathers, The Greatest Generation, The Rape of Nanking, and D-Day in preserving the legacy of World War II for future generations.
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Presents a story of eight Beechey brothers, and how they paid the ultimate price for King and country in the Great War. Some were keen to enlist from the start, others were conscripted and some dead against. Eventually, all eight would be swept up into its devastating path. From it all emerges the tale of a family forced to sacrifice everything.
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Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour highbridge audio brothers vonnegut 9d vendu 51.9 € , est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit est fabriqué par Highbridge Audio et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Worlds collide in this true story of weather control in the cold war era and the making of Kurt Vonnegut. In the mid-1950s, Kurt Vonnegut takes a job in the PR department at General Electric in Schenectady, where his older brother, Bernard, is a leading scientist in its research lab or House of Magic. Kurt has ambitions as a novelist, and Bernard is working on a series of cutting-edge weather-control experiments meant to make deserts bloom and farmers flourish. While Kurt writes zippy press releases, Bernard builds silver-iodide generators and attacks clouds with dry ice. His experiments attract the attention of the government; weather proved and decisive factor in World War II, and if the military can control the clouds, fog, and snow, they can fly more bombing missions. Maybe weather will even be - as a headline in America Magazine calls it. The New Super Weapon. But when the army takes charge of his cloudseeding project (dubbed Project Cirrus), Bernard begins to have misgivings about the use of his inventions for harm, not to mention the evidence that they are causing alarming changes in the atmosphere. In a fascinating cultural history, Ginger Strand chronicles the intersection of these brothers' lives at a time when the possibilities of science seemed infinite. As the Cold War looms, Bernards struggle for integrity plays out in Kurts evolving writing style. The Brothers Vonnegut reveals how science ability to influence the natural world also influenced one of out most incentive novelists.
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The Story of the Iconic Fashion Designer
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur simon schuster books for young il est vendu 62.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit appartient à Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination, told by master historian David McCullough. This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nation’s history, during the Age of Optimism—a period when Americans were convinced in their hearts that all things were possible. In the years around 1870, when the project was first undertaken, the concept of building an unprecedented bridge to span the East River between the great cities of Manhattan and Brooklyn required a vision and determination comparable to that which went into the building of the great cathedrals. Throughout the fourteen years of its construction, the odds against the successful completion of the bridge seemed staggering. Bodies were crushed and broken, lives lost, political empires fell, and surges of public emotion constantly threatened the project. But this is not merely the saga of an engineering miracle; it is a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time and of the heroes and rascals who had a hand in either constructing or exploiting the surpassing enterprise.
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Drawing on his experiences spearheading the research team that prepared David Frost for his 1977 interviews with former president Richard Nixon, offers a dramatic perspective of the Watergate scandal and its aftermath.
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Découvrir conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur bbc books the penumbra affair vendu 26.4 € , ce produit est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften, fabriqué par Bbc Books et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Susan Jameson reads this Beyond the Doctor story featuring the Doctor's housekeeper, Mrs Wibbsey. A letter arrives at Nest Cottage, warning of danger for all former companions of the Doctor. Intrigued, Mrs Wibbsey begins a correspondence with one Polly Wright - and soon finds herself with an unexpected guest for Christmas. But shadows are gathering in the Hexford snow, and old scores are waiting to be settled. With Mike Yates and other friends around her, Mrs Wibbsey must navigate her way between facts and half-truths if she's to keep the Doctor's secrets safe, and live to tell the tale... Susan Jameson, who plays Mrs Wibbsey in BBC Audio's Nest Cottage Adventures, reads this poignant and intriguing story by Paul Magrs. Reading produced by Neil Gardner Sound design by David Roocroft Script Editor & Series Producer: Michael Stevens (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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Découvrir conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur big finish productions ltd bernice vendu 63.9 € , ce produit est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften, fabriqué par Big Finish Productions Ltd et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The Kraken's Lament, by Mark Wright "Gather round, wretched peoples of Atlantis, for Acanthus the Talesmith has a story to tell! A story of adventure, of courage, of a Winged Goddess searching for truth and sanctuary in a friendless city... On the streets of this fair city, the Goddess searches for a path to the child of two worlds, but finds instead only questions and danger. Be astonished as she defies the rage of the dreaded Kraken! Wonder as she sups with the tragic Queen in her carved stone palace, high above the city! Marvel at her bravery as she gazes deep into the Further Beyond! Come one, come all and listen! Listen to Acanthus the Talesmith and let him amaze you with his story... the story of Professor Bernice Summerfield and the Kraken's Lament!" The Temple of Questions, by Jacqueline Rayner Life can be dangerous when a god's got it in for you. Bernice and her Historian allies, Ruth and Leonidas, are trying to unearth the truth behind the mysterious world they're living in. Poseidon, god of the seas, is apparently offering them answers - but only if they play his games. And he's not playing fair... Bernice's new family is in danger of being ripped apart by forces that are beyond their understanding. To keep her friends, she might have to lose the games... and her life with them. Private Enemy No 1, by Tony Lee The Great Leader is dead... Long live the Great Leader! Atlantis is in disarray. The Historians are hiding Bernice, Leonidas and Ruth within their safe house - but the world is changing more than they could have ever imagined. People are being erased from existence, their memories wiped clean and replaced with those of others. Entire buildings are altering, times are changing... and the Hierophants are on the move. Can Bernice and her friends save Atlantis from the end of existence? Or will they too be assimilated? Judgement Day, by Scott Handcock Atlantis has fallen. The Epoch are in command. And terrible decisions lie in wait for Bernice Summerfield. Bernice and her comrades will be put to the ultimate test - facing Neanderthals on prehistoric Earth; alien creatures on the streets of Victorian London; and the Epoch in the far, far future - but which world will they choose to make their home? Their journeys have been long and arduous. But soon, they will all end. Because Bernice Summerfield dies today... and, when she does, reality will fall apart around her.
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EAN: 9781781786697
Trouver informations, conseils et prix pour henle g nter fr d il est vendu 25.4 € , présent dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften, ce produit est fabriqué par Henle, Günter et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
In 1836 Chopin introduced the term "ballad" into piano music with the publication of his Ballad op. 23, although up to then it had only been used in literature and in vocal music. Indeed, all four of Chopin’s ballads have the character of a dramatic story: the musical thread is spun with increasing tension throughout the work, reaching a powerful climax at the end. Following the "Préludes", we have now thoroughly re-evaluated this edition and revised it to include the latest scholarly findings. The most significant ones are documented in the printed critical apparatus; the detailed version can be downloaded from the Internet.
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Découvrir conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur candlewick press ma can t vendu 15.4 € , ce produit est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften, fabriqué par Candlewick Press (ma) et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Expand one of the best-loved children's books into endless new dimensions with this hour-long CD packed with story readings, games, music, and activities. Pick one of the most treasured contemporary children's tales, listen to a dramatic reading accompanied by music and sound effects, and get ready for a whole new story experience! This compelling CD pack offers a full hour of story-inspired interactive fun, including: - participatory games - scenes to act out - learning songs, rhythms, and movements - suggestions for simple crafts Ideal for both individuals and groups -- at home, on a long car ride, in a classroom, or at a party -- this entertaining and educational recording will energize children's imaginations time and again and leave an indelible impression of the story it celebrates.
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frais de port: 3.5
le temps de livrer: 1-2 Werktagen
EAN: 9780763624248
Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour random audio prh us what vendu 53.9 € , est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit est fabriqué par Random Audio PRH US et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The dramatic story of the Flint water crisis, by a relentless physician who stood up to power. “Stirring . . . [a] blueprint for all those who believe . . . that ‘the world . . . should be full of people raising their voices.’”—The New York Times “Revealing; with the gripping intrigue of a Grisham thriller.” —O: The Oprah Magazine Here is the inspiring story of how Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, alongside a team of researchers, parents, friends, and community leaders, discovered that the children of Flint, Michigan, were being exposed to lead in their tap water—and then battled her own government and a brutal backlash to expose that truth to the world. Paced like a scientific thriller, What the Eyes Don’t See reveals how misguided austerity policies, broken democracy, and callous bureaucratic indifference placed an entire city at risk. And at the center of the story is Dr. Mona herself—an immigrant, doctor, scientist, and mother whose family’s activist roots inspired her pursuit of justice. What the Eyes Don’t See is a riveting account of a shameful disaster that became a tale of hope, the story of a city on the ropes that came together to fight for justice, self-determination, and the right to build a better world for their—and all of our—children. Praise for What the Eyes Don’t See “It is one thing to point out a problem. It is another thing altogether to step up and work to fix it. Mona Hanna-Attisha is a true American hero.” —Erin Brockovich “A clarion call to live a life of purpose.” —The Washington Post “Gripping . . . entertaining . . . Her book has power precisely because she takes the events she recounts so personally. . . . Moral outrage present on every page.” —The New York Times Book Review “Personal and emotional. . . She vividly describes the effects of lead poisoning on her young patients. . . . She is at her best when recounting the detective work she undertook after a tip-off about lead levels from a friend. . . . ‛Flint will not be defined by this crisis;’ vows Ms. Hanna-Attisha.” —The Economist “Flint is a public health disaster. But it was Dr. Mona, this caring, tough pediatrican turned detective, who cracked the case.” —Rachel Maddow
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Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour candlewick press ma farmer duck vendu 15.4 € , est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit est fabriqué par Candlewick Press (ma) et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Expand one of the best-loved children's books into endless new dimensions with this hour-long CD packed with story readings, games, music, and activities. Introducing Candlewick Audio! Pick one of the most treasured contemporary children's tales, listen to a dramatic reading accompanied by music and sound effects, and get ready for a whole new story experience! This compelling CD pack offers a full hour of story-inspired interactive fun, including: - participatory games - scenes to act out - learning songs, rhythms, and movements - suggestions for simple crafts Ideal for both individuals and groups -- at home, on a long car ride, in a classroom, or at a party -- this entertaining and educational recording will energize children's imaginations time and again and leave an indelible impression of the story it celebrates.
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le temps de livrer: 1-2 Werktagen
EAN: 9780763624255
Découvrir conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur harpercollins thomas nelson jesus movie vendu 25.4 € , ce produit est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften, fabriqué par HarperCollins et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
"The Jesus Movie" transports children to Nazareth for the story of Jesus' birth, follows his life and miracles along the shores of Lake Galilee and ends in Jerusalem with his arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection--all in one dramatic 80-minute movie.
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EAN: 9781400314706
Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour little brown book group lacey vendu 32.4 € , est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit est fabriqué par Little, Brown Book Group et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Abridged omnibus edition of bestselling author Robert Lacey's three volumes recounting the dramatic story of England, from ancient times to the present day
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Trouver conseils, opinions et fonctionnalités sur simon schuster audio half broke il est vendu 59.9 € , présent dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit appartient à Simon & Schuster Audio et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
Half Broke Horses is Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults, as riveting and dramatic as Isak Dinesen’s Out of Africa or Beryl Markham’s West with the Night. Destined to become a classic, it will transfix readers everywhere. “Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did.” So begins the story of Lily Casey Smith, Jeannette Walls’s no-nonsense, resourceful, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. By age six, Lily was helping her father break horses. At fifteen, she left home to teach in a frontier town—riding five hundred miles on her pony, alone, to get to her job. She learned to drive a car and fly a plane. And, with her husband, Jim, she ran a vast ranch in Arizona. She raised two children, one who is Jeannette’s memorable mother, Rosemary Smith Walls, unforgettably portrayed in The Glass Castle. Lily survived tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and the most heartbreaking personal tragedy. She bristled at prejudice of all kinds—against women, Native Americans, and anyone else who didn’t fit the mold. Rosemary Smith Walls always told Jeannette that she was like her grandmother, and in this true-life novel, Jeannette Walls channels that kindred spirit. Half Broke Horses is Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults, as riveting and dramatic as Isak Dinesen’s Out of Africa or Beryl Markham’s West with the Night. Destined to become a classic, it will transfix readers everywhere.
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EAN: 9780743597227
Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour skinnbok the mariners vendu 20.9 € , est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit est fabriqué par Skinnbok et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
The twentieth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams. Jon Fisher and Harry Ryan return to Australia. At their return, Jon Fisher learns of the problem that his family are facing with the conflict of the wealthy squatters and the so-called 'selectors'. The threat of war and internal fighting looms over the family as we near the turn of the century.
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Découvrir informations, conseils et prix pour random house lcc us ondaatje vendu 46.9 € , est placé dans la catégorie Bücher & Zeitschriften; ce produit est fabriqué par Random House LCC US et est vendu par Orellfuessli.ch
NATIONAL BEST SELLER From the internationally acclaimed, best-selling author of The English Patient: a mesmerizing new novel that tells a dramatic story set in the decade after World War II through the lives of a small group of unexpected characters and two teenagers whose lives are indelibly shaped by their unwitting involvement. In a narrative as beguiling and mysterious as memory itself--shadowed and luminous at once--we read the story of fourteen-year-old Nathaniel, and his older sister, Rachel. In 1945, just after World War II, they stay behind in London when their parents move to Singapore, leaving them in the care of a mysterious figure named The Moth. They suspect he might be a criminal, and they grow both more convinced and less concerned as they come to know his eccentric crew of friends: men and women joined by a shared history of unspecified service during the war, all of whom seem, in some way, determined now to protect, and educate (in rather unusual ways) Rachel and Nathaniel. But are they really what and who they claim to be? And what does it mean when the siblings' mother returns after months of silence without their father, explaining nothing, excusing nothing? A dozen years later, Nathaniel begins to uncover all that he didn't know and understand in that time, and it is this journey--through facts, recollection, and imagination--that he narrates in this masterwork from one of the great writers of our time.
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EAN: 9780525627517
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Children can get ready for a whole story experience with the dramatic reading of this beloved tale accompanied by music and sound effects. Includes nearly a full hour of interactive fun, including story-inspired games, songs, and suggestions for simple crafts. Unabridged. 1 CD.
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EAN: 9780763628529