Resultados para "Weiß" en Literatura y ficción

Wo sind wir hier? Wieso sind wir hier? Und WARUM zum Teufel erinnere ich mich an nichts mehr? Eine junge Frau wacht völlig orientierungslos an einem Strand auf und ist nahezu allein. Ihre einzige Gesellschaft: Ein Dodo, der sie beobachtet hat. Immer wieder erinnert sie sich an einzelne Szenen aus ihrem Leben, mal an Momente in einer völlig wilden und fremden Umgebung, aber auch an Geschehnisse in einem hoch technologisierten Labor. Doch in beiden Fällen tauchen Dinosaurier auf...

Jim Weiss performs thrilling, engaging poetry for listeners from middle school age through adults. Covering a tremendous assortment from three centuries and three continents, the recording presents works by, and tells the stories of, master poets from the U.S., England, Wales, India, and Ireland.

In this audiobook, written and narrated by Jim Weiss, you'll experience the life and times of one of history's most brilliant women, Queen Elizabeth I, and share the swashbuckling, true adventures of Sir Francis Drake: pirate, world explorer, and ultimately, national hero. From daring sea voyages to glittering throne rooms to the dreaded Tower of London, you will experience the pageantry of olde England with two of history's most fascinating characters: Elizabeth I, brilliant and daring ruler, and Sir Francis Drake, pirate, world explorer, and ultimately, national hero.

Winner of the American Library Association's 1956 Newberry Award! Carry On, Mr. Bowditch tells the inspiring, true adventures of Nat Bowditch, a boy during the American Revolution. Nat's passion for learning and his unstoppable spirit lead him from poverty and servitude to triumph and adventure at sea. Ultimately, Nat achieves everlasting fame for revolutionizing navigation, thus streamlining voyages and saving countless lives.

In this iconic mystery, Holmes and Watson must unravel more than one mystery before time runs out as they confront a cunning foe who will stop at nothing to accomplish a dreadful goal. But is that foe human or the result of a centuries-old curse? Come to the foggy English moors to learn the truth about The Hound of the Baskervilles, in this audio adaptation performed by Jim Weiss.

Two of the scientists from the acclaimed Spindrift Scientific Foundation in New Jersey are missing in the Philippines. When the staff zoologist, Dr. Howard Shannon, and the staff archaeologist, Dr. Anthony Briotti, fail to turn up on schedule from an expedition to the Sulu Sea, the entire Foundation became personally concerned. All work stops while the staff speculates on what might have happened and what course of action to take.

Ein furchtbares Unwetter tobt und der 17-jährige Jakob riskiert sein Leben, als er den todkranken Bruder Anselm ins Kloster Himmerod bringt - nichtsahnend in welche Gefahr er sich damit begibt: Denn ehrgeizige Kirchenmänner wollen unbedingt wissen, was ihm der Weiße Mönch anvertraut hat. Als ihm die Folter droht und er nur noch mit Hilfe des rätselhaften Bruder Basilius entkommen kann, beginnt eine gefährliche Verfolgungsjagd.

Mit dem Auftauchen des attraktiven Referendars William Grimm an der Everson-High bekommt das Mantra ihrer Mutter eine völlig neue Bedeutung. Als sie die Wahrheit über ihr märchenhaftes Erbe herausfindet und Wills Geheimnis entdeckt, weiß sie nicht mehr, wem sie noch trauen kann. Zudem regt sich ein alter Feind der Märchenwelt und ehe sich Alex versieht, befindet sie sich in tödlicher Gefahr.

Zwischen den Gilden Dareshs herrscht große Zwietracht. Als Rena aus der Erdgilde die Quelle berührt, und damit die tierischen Halbmenschen Dareshs befreit, ist sie zur Flucht gezwungen. Bald trifft sie auf die kämpferische Feuerfrau Alix. Gemeinsam mit Rowan aus der Luftgilde und Dagua aus der Wassergilde brechen sie zu einer Reise auf, um die Völker Dareshs im Herz des Weißen Waldes zu vereinen.

Erzählt wird die Lebensgeschichte der Sara Lehmann, die 1948 zusammen mit anderen Waisenkindern aus Deutschland nach Südafrika kommt. Eine einflussreiche Burenfamilie adoptiert das vierjährige Mädchen, ohne zu wissen, dass sie Jüdin ist. Als eines Tages ihre Papiere eintreffen, entzieht der Adoptivvater ihr seine Zuneigung. Einzig die Adoptivmutter und der älteste Bruder begegnen Sara weiterhin mit Liebe und Respekt.

High school freshman High school freshman Roman Santi has everything - good looks, great friends, a mansion with an infinity swimming pool - except the one thing he really wants. A relationship with his father. When Roman’s life gets turned upside down, (thanks, Mom!?), he is forced to leave his pampered Hollywood lifestyle and move into his grandparents’ Midwestern home. Sleeping on a lumpy pullout sofa and starting at a new high school is the worst.

Experience the thrilling adventures of a young man seeking justice for himself and his family in 15th-century England. With his father unfairly outlawed by King Henry IV, Myles Falworth faces enormous odds before he can become a knight and champion his family's cause against powerful foes. With the help of loyal friends, Myles demonstrates courage and persistence as he confronts his opponents one-by-one, winning self-understanding and love along the way.

In this audiobook for young listeners, Jim Weiss thrillingly narrates three of the world’s greatest adventures, each featuring a quest for wisdom.

Life’s been difficult enough since American teen Kit Bridges moved to England with her dad to start their new life at The Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. Her roommate, Anya, turned out to be an Indian princess - a secret Anya didn’t bother to confide to Kit before fleeing Covington, seemingly for good. The boys in England are charming, but they’re too busy fighting for Kit’s attention, and she’s focused on the only one who really made Kit feel like she belonged: wild, unruly horse TK.

When American teen Kit Bridges moves to England to attend an elite equestrian boarding school, neither she nor her new home will ever be quite the same.

Fourteen-year-old Kit Bridges is slowly growing accustomed to her new equestrian school, the illustrious Covington Academy, and life as an American teen in England. But it's not easy finding a new normal since her mother's death, especially when it seems like her dad, Covington's riding instructor, might be starting to move on.

Der fünfte Teil der Arkaner Ritter-Reihe ist da und die Dinge heizen sich auf. Caldor und Warrick brechen auf, um die Südlande zu erkunden, doch bald finden sie sich mitten in einem aufkeimenden Krieg zwischen den Häusern von Newalyn wieder. Währenddessen passieren seltsame Dinge in den Dungeons und Caldor muss sich an seine Eide und Versprechen halten, während er sich durch die gefährliche politische Landschaft navigiert.

Frank Urwin and Richard Cleugh are two bachelor journalists sharing a flat in London. One evening while chatting, Urwin receives a telegram from a police acquaintance to come to the local police station at once. Urwin visits Inspector Patterson who is greatly agitated. Patterson invites Urwin for a drink and tells him of a strange occurrence at a local house. The two visit the house where they discover a dead young male and attractive young female. For some reason, Patterson is reluctant to report the apparent murders.

Princess Camilla grows up in the wood with her father, learning to hunt like Diana and fight like an Amazon. One day refugees from the Trojan War arrive in her land. Camilla trains a band of four teenage girls like herself to fight off the invaders. But will male warriors accept their help? And can a few girls really make a difference?

After the deadly trick of the Wooden Horse and the destruction of Troy, the hero Aeneas sets sail with a small number of refugees to find a new homeland. Among those travelling with him are Nisus and Euryalus. Only boys when they flee their burning city, they are teens by the time they reach their destination. During their seven-year quest the two have trained to be warriors, and formed an unbreakable bond. Now, united by a desire to prove their bravery, the two friends decide to go on a daring night raid through a sleeping camp of hostile warriors.