random house llc us dez 2010 (8 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -From the author ofThe Italian Teacher,this acclaimed debut novel set in Rome follows the topsy-turvy lives of the denizens of an English language newspaper.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times The Economist NPR Slate The Christian Science Monitor Financial Times The Plain Dealer Minneapolis Star Tribune St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Kansas City Star The Globe and Mail Publishers Weekly Look in the back of the book for a conversation between Tom Rachman and Malcolm GladwellFifty years and many changes have ensued since the paper was founded by an enigmatic millionaire, and now, amid the stained carpeting and dingy office furniture, the staff s personal dramas seem far more important than the daily headlines. Kathleen, the imperious editor in chief, is smarting from a betrayal in her open marriage; Arthur, the lazy obituary writer, is transformed by a personal tragedy; Abby, the embattled financial officer, discovers that her job cuts and her love life are intertwined in a most unexpected way. Out in the field, a veteran Paris freelancer goes to desperate lengths for his next byline, while the new Cairo stringer is mercilessly manipulated by an outrageous war correspondent with an outsize ego. And in the shadows is the isolated young publisher who pays more attention to his prized basset hound, Schopenhauer, than to the fate of his family s quirky newspaper.As the era of print news gives way to the Internet age and this imperfect crew stumbles toward an uncertain future, the paper s richhistory is revealed, including the surprising truth about its founder s intentions.Spirited, moving, and highly original, The Imperfectionists will establish Tom Rachman as one of our most perceptive, assured literary talents. 281 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -From the author ofThe Italian Teacher,this acclaimed debut novel set in Rome follows the topsy-turvy lives of the denizens of an English language newspaper.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times The Economist NPR Slate The Christian Science Monitor Financial Times The Plain Dealer Minneapolis Star Tribune St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Kansas City Star The Globe and Mail Publishers Weekly Look in the back of the book for a conversation between Tom Rachman and Malcolm GladwellFifty years and many changes have ensued since the paper was founded by an enigmatic millionaire, and now, amid the stained carpeting and dingy office furniture, the staff s personal dramas seem far more important than the daily headlines. Kathleen, the imperious editor in chief, is smarting from a betrayal in her open marriage; Arthur, the lazy obituary writer, is transformed by a personal tragedy; Abby, the embattled financial officer, discovers that her job cuts and her love life are intertwined in a most unexpected way. Out in the field, a veteran Paris freelancer goes to desperate lengths for his next byline, while the new Cairo stringer is mercilessly manipulated by an outrageous war correspondent with an outsize ego. And in the shadows is the isolated young publisher who pays more attention to his prized basset hound, Schopenhauer, than to the fate of his family s quirky newspaper.As the era of print news gives way to the Internet age and this imperfect crew stumbles toward an uncertain future, the paper s richhistory is revealed, including the surprising truth about its founder s intentions.Spirited, moving, and highly original, The Imperfectionists will establish Tom Rachman as one of our most perceptive, assured literary talents. 281 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -From the author of The Italian Teacher, this acclaimed debut novel set in Rome follows the topsy-turvy lives of the denizens of an English language newspaper.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times The Economist NPR Slate The Christian Science Monitor Financial Times The Plain Dealer Minneapolis Star Tribune St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Kansas City Star The Globe and Mail Publishers Weekly Look in the back of the book for a conversation between Tom Rachman and Malcolm GladwellFifty years and many changes have ensued since the paper was founded by an enigmatic millionaire, and now, amid the stained carpeting and dingy office furniture, the staff's personal dramas seem far more important than the daily headlines. Kathleen, the imperious editor in chief, is smarting from a betrayal in her open marriage; Arthur, the lazy obituary writer, is transformed by a personal tragedy; Abby, the embattled financial officer, discovers that her job cuts and her love life are intertwined in a most unexpected way. Out in the field, a veteran Paris freelancer goes to desperate lengths for his next byline, while the new Cairo stringer is mercilessly manipulated by an outrageous war correspondent with an outsize ego. And in the shadows is the isolated young publisher who pays more attention to his prized basset hound, Schopenhauer, than to the fate of his family's quirky newspaper.As the era of print news gives way to the Internet age and this imperfect crew stumbles toward an uncertain future, the paper's rich history is revealed, including the surprising truth about its founder's intentions.Spirited, moving, and highly original, The Imperfectionists will establish Tom Rachman as one of our most perceptive, assured literary talents.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - From the author ofThe Italian Teacher,this acclaimed debut novel set in Rome follows the topsy-turvy lives of the denizens of an English language newspaper.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times The Economist NPR Slate The Christian Science Monitor Financial Times The Plain Dealer Minneapolis Star Tribune St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Kansas City Star The Globe and Mail Publishers Weekly Look in the back of the book for a conversation between Tom Rachman and Malcolm GladwellFifty years and many changes have ensued since the paper was founded by an enigmatic millionaire, and now, amid the stained carpeting and dingy office furniture, the staff s personal dramas seem far more important than the daily headlines. Kathleen, the imperious editor in chief, is smarting from a betrayal in her open marriage; Arthur, the lazy obituary writer, is transformed by a personal tragedy; Abby, the embattled financial officer, discovers that her job cuts and her love life are intertwined in a most unexpected way. Out in the field, a veteran Paris freelancer goes to desperate lengths for his next byline, while the new Cairo stringer is mercilessly manipulated by an outrageous war correspondent with an outsize ego. And in the shadows is the isolated young publisher who pays more attention to his prized basset hound, Schopenhauer, than to the fate of his family s quirky newspaper.As the era of print news gives way to the Internet age and this imperfect crew stumbles toward an uncertain future, the paper s richhistory is revealed, including the surprising truth about its founder s intentions.Spirited, moving, and highly original, The Imperfectionists will establish Tom Rachman as one of our most perceptive, assured literary talents.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The game-changing author of The 4-Hour Workweek teaches you how to reach your peak physical potential with minimum effort. A practical crash course in how to reinvent yourself. Kevin Kelly, WiredIs it possible to reach your genetic potential in 6 months Sleep 2 hours per day and perform better than on 8 hours Lose more fat than a marathoner by bingeing Indeed, and much more.The 4-Hour Body is the result of an obsessive quest, spanning more than a decade, to hack the human body using data science. It contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and thousands of hours of jaw-dropping personal experimentation. From Olympic training centers to black-market laboratories, from Silicon Valley to South Africa, Tim Ferrissfixated on one life-changing question:For all things physical, what are the tiniest changes that produce the biggest results Thousands of tests later, this book contains the answers for both men and women. It s the wisdom Tim used to gain 34 pounds of muscle in 28 days, without steroids, and in four hours of total gym time. From the gym to the bedroom, it s all here, and it all works.You will learn (in less than 30 minutes each): How to lose those last 5-10 pounds (or 100+ pounds) with odd combinations of food and safe chemical cocktails How to prevent fat gain while bingeing over the weekend or the holidays How to sleep 2 hours per day and feel fully rested How to produce 15-minute female orgasms How to triple testosterone and double sperm count How to go from running 5 kilometers to 50 kilometers in 12 weeks How to reverse permanent injuries How to pay for a beach vacation with one hospital visitAnd that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are more than 50 topics covered, all with real-world experiments, many including more than 200 test subjects. You don't need better genetics or more exercise. You need immediate results that compel you to continue.That s exactly what The 4-Hour Body delivers. 608 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The game-changing author of The 4-Hour Workweek teaches you how to reach your peak physical potential with minimum effort. A practical crash course in how to reinvent yourself. Kevin Kelly, WiredIs it possible to reach your genetic potential in 6 months Sleep 2 hours per day and perform better than on 8 hours Lose more fat than a marathoner by bingeing Indeed, and much more.The 4-Hour Body is the result of an obsessive quest, spanning more than a decade, to hack the human body using data science. It contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and thousands of hours of jaw-dropping personal experimentation. From Olympic training centers to black-market laboratories, from Silicon Valley to South Africa, Tim Ferrissfixated on one life-changing question:For all things physical, what are the tiniest changes that produce the biggest results Thousands of tests later, this book contains the answers for both men and women. It s the wisdom Tim used to gain 34 pounds of muscle in 28 days, without steroids, and in four hours of total gym time. From the gym to the bedroom, it s all here, and it all works.You will learn (in less than 30 minutes each): How to lose those last 5-10 pounds (or 100+ pounds) with odd combinations of food and safe chemical cocktails How to prevent fat gain while bingeing over the weekend or the holidays How to sleep 2 hours per day and feel fully rested How to produce 15-minute female orgasms How to triple testosterone and double sperm count How to go from running 5 kilometers to 50 kilometers in 12 weeks How to reverse permanent injuries How to pay for a beach vacation with one hospital visitAnd that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are more than 50 topics covered, all with real-world experiments, many including more than 200 test subjects. You don't need better genetics or more exercise. You need immediate results that compel you to continue.That s exactly what The 4-Hour Body delivers. 608 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The game-changing author of Tribe of Mentors teaches you how to reach your peak physical potential with minimum effort. 'A practical crash course in how to reinvent yourself.'-Kevin Kelly, WiredIs it possible to reach your genetic potential in 6 months Sleep 2 hours per day and perform better than on 8 hours Lose more fat than a marathoner by bingeing Indeed, and much more. The 4-Hour Body is the result of an obsessive quest, spanning more than a decade, to hack the human body using data science. It contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and thousands of hours of jaw-dropping personal experimentation. From Olympic training centers to black-market laboratories, from Silicon Valley to South Africa, Tim Ferriss fixated on one life-changing question: For all things physical, what are the tiniest changes that produce the biggest results Thousands of tests later, this book contains the answers for both men and women. It's the wisdom Tim used to gain 34 pounds of muscle in 28 days, without steroids, and in four hours of total gym time. From the gym to the bedroom, it's all here, and it all works. You will learn (in less than 30 minutes each): How to lose those last 5-10 pounds (or 100+ pounds) with odd combinations of food and safe chemical cocktails How to prevent fat gain while bingeing over the weekend or the holidays How to sleep 2 hours per day and feel fully rested How to produce 15-minute female orgasms How to triple testosterone and double sperm count How to go from running 5 kilometers to 50 kilometers in 12 weeks How to reverse 'permanent' injuries How to pay for a beach vacation with one hospital visit And that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are more than 50 topics covered, all with real-world experiments, many including more than 200 test subjects. You don't need better genetics or more exercise. You need immediate results that compel you to continue.That's exactly what The 4-Hour Body delivers.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The game-changing author of The 4-Hour Workweek teaches you how to reach your peak physical potential with minimum effort. A practical crash course in how to reinvent yourself. Kevin Kelly, WiredIs it possible to reach your genetic potential in 6 months Sleep 2 hours per day and perform better than on 8 hours Lose more fat than a marathoner by bingeing Indeed, and much more.The 4-Hour Body is the result of an obsessive quest, spanning more than a decade, to hack the human body using data science. It contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and thousands of hours of jaw-dropping personal experimentation. From Olympic training centers to black-market laboratories, from Silicon Valley to South Africa, Tim Ferrissfixated on one life-changing question:For all things physical, what are the tiniest changes that produce the biggest results Thousands of tests later, this book contains the answers for both men and women. It s the wisdom Tim used to gain 34 pounds of muscle in 28 days, without steroids, and in four hours of total gym time. From the gym to the bedroom, it s all here, and it all works.You will learn (in less than 30 minutes each): How to lose those last 5-10 pounds (or 100+ pounds) with odd combinations of food and safe chemical cocktails How to prevent fat gain while bingeing over the weekend or the holidays How to sleep 2 hours per day and feel fully rested How to produce 15-minute female orgasms How to triple testosterone and double sperm count How to go from running 5 kilometers to 50 kilometers in 12 weeks How to reverse permanent injuries How to pay for a beach vacation with one hospital visitAnd that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are more than 50 topics covered, all with real-world experiments, many including more than 200 test subjects. You don't need better genetics or more exercise. You need immediate results that compel you to continue.That s exactly what The 4-Hour Body delivers.