NICOLA KRAUS

This Book is Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006. Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger, The History of Love explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. Published as a Penguin Essential for the first time. ''When I was born my mother named me after every girl in a book my father gave her called The History of Love...'' Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother''s loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author. Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the love lost that sixty years ago in Poland inspired him to write a book. And although he doesn''t know it yet, that book also survived: crossing oceans and generations, and changing lives..."Wonderfully affecting...brilliant, touching and remarkably poised." (Sunday Telegraph). "A tender tribute to human valiance. Who could be unmoved by a cast of characters whose daily battles are etched on out mind in such diamond-cut prose?" (Independent on Sunday). "Devastating...one of the most passionate vindications of the written word in recent fiction. It takes one''s breath away." (Spectator).

Nan, in her early twenties, goes to work for the wealthy X family to help put herself through college, and is shocked by their antics. Between raising the X's son Grayer, keeping on top of her studies, moving house and ensuring Mrs X's day runs smoothly, it's a wonder Nanny ever finds time to hang out with the gorgeous HH on the sixth floor. With divorce on the cards, Nanny finds herself caught up in the X's embittered world of power plays, lies and deciet. As communication rapidly breaks down, will Nanny be able to maintain the mental health of Grayer, despite the onslaught of Personal Problem Consultants, macrobiotic nutritionist and bilingual meals?

A poignant satire and runaway New York Times bestseller, The Nanny Diaries punctures the glamour of Manhattan''s upper class to reveal the truth behind the Park Avenue veneer. Be sure to stock the shelves with the country''s favorite Nannies!

Si eres entusiasta, alegre, te gusta trabajar en turnos de dieciséis horas, que te vomiten encima (literal y figuradamente), que te paguen poco y sin regularidad, y, sobre todo, si no te tomas las cosas muy a pecho y te apetece que te traten como si fueras moho en el fondo de un bolso de Hermes¿ ¿por que no trabajas de niñera? Mientras estudia y se costea su microscopico apartamento, Nanny empieza a trabajar cuidando al hijo de los riquisimos Señores X. ¡No sabe lo que le espera! Pronto aprendera a hacer todo lo necesario para que la Señora X --que no trabaja ni dentro ni fuera de casa-- tenga un buen dia. Y que Grayer, el niño, coma solo alimentos organicos y se mantenga cuerdo en medio de esa loca familia. Y a acostumbrarse a que el Señor X la trate como si fuera invisible. Y, mas importante aun, a conservar el sentido del humor, cuidar de su gato George y atraer la atencion del estupendo vecino del sexto. Las aventuras de Nanny nos asoman a los pisos mas lujosos de Nueva York con mucho humor y frescura. Una novela explosiva que llega precedida de un exito espectacular en Estados Unidos, donde alcanzo el numero uno en todas las listas de best-sellers, al igual que en Gran Bretaña.

Für Nanny war ein Job als Kindermädchen bisher immer der beste Weg, ihr Studium in New York zu finanzieren. Als sie von den Eltern des vierjährigen Grayer angeheuert wird, ahnt sie jedoch nicht, worauf sie sich eingelassen hat. Schon bald ist sie für die Organisation des Alltags der so reichen wie neurotischen Mutter zuständig und muss nebenbei auch noch die Spitzenunterwäsche der Geliebten des Vaters entsorgen. Gäbe es da nicht den attraktiven Harvard-Studenten, der im selben Haus wie Grayers Familie wohnt und in den sich Nanny Hals über Kopf verliebt hat, sie würde in diesem Alptraum den Verstand verlieren ...12"Die amerikanische Literaturwelt hat einen neuen Bestseller: 'Die Tagebücher einer Nanny' ist ein zm Brüllen komisches Debüt." (buchreport)"Eine perfekte Liebeskomödie." (Newsweek)01Emma McLaughlin und Nicola Kraus lernten sich an der New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study kennen. Bevor sie sich zu einem Autorenduo zusammenschlossen, setzte Nicola Kraus ihr Kunstgeschichtsstudium fort; Emma McLaughlin arbeitete als Wirtschaftsberaterin im privaten und öffentlichen Sektor. Mit ihrem Debütroman 'Die Tagebücher einer Nanny' erklommen sie die internationalen Bestsellerlisten.01Emma McLaughlin und Nicola Kraus lernten sich an der New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study kennen. Bevor sie sich zu einem Autorenduo zusammenschlossen, setzte Nicola Kraus ihr Kunstgeschichtsstudium fort; Emma McLaughlin arbeitete als Wirtschaftsberaterin im privaten und öffentlichen Sektor. Mit ihrem Debütroman 'Die Tagebücher einer Nanny' erklommen sie die internationalen Bestsellerlisten.

Based on the real-life experiences, the inside story on the real lives of the rich and privileged from the women who know all the secrets - the nannies. The Nanny Diaries deftly skewers the manner in which America''s over-privileged raises les petites - as if grooming them for a Best of Show competition. A poignant satire, it punctures the glamor of Manhattan''s upper class to tackle head-on the truer state of backstairs Park Avenue. Struggling to graduate from NYU and afford her microscopic apartment, Nanny takes a job caring for the only son of the wealthy X family. She rapidly learns the insane amount of juggling involved in ensuring that a Park Avenue wife who doesn''t work, cook, clean, or raise her own child has a smooth day. When the X''s marriage begins to disintegrate, Nanny''s nearly impossible mission becomes maintaining the mental health of their four-year-old, her own integrity, and most importantly, her sense of humor. Over nine tense months Mrs X and Nanny perform the age old dance of decorum and power as they test the limits of modern-day servitude.

Het kindermeisje van een welgestelde familie in New York heeft meer te stellen met de vrouw des huizes dan met het zoontje.

Citizen Girl follows an ambitious and idealistic young woman as she confronts what it means to be young and female in the new economy, where a college degree entitles you to make copies and color-coordinate file folders--if you''re lucky. Struggling to keep up with the essentials of food, shelter, and student loans. Girl works with a group of waist-band-adverse women who refuse to acknowledge her talents or her ambition. But the "job from hell is nowhere near as bad as unemployment turns out to be so when Girl finally lands the job of her dreams she ignores her misgivings and concentrates on getting the job done...even though she''s not quite sure what the job is...

Qualified applicants looking to build their careers on sand. Requirements: A bachelors degree worth a fraction of the debt you incurred. One to two years clerical experience working for a deranged harridan who has sucked your very life-force. Fluency in at least two major jargons. Must be resourceful, action oriented, stress tolerant, enthusiastic, and desperate. Primary responsibilities include: figuring out just what weve hired you to do; working closely with no one for clients well never identify, and a practice well never commit to. Working in a world where a college degree qualifies her to make photocopies and color-coordinate file folders, twenty-four year old Girl is struggling to keep up with the essential trinity of food, shelter, and student loans. So when she finally lands the job of her dreams she ignores her misgivings and concentrates on getting the job done whatever that may be.

Nanny jobbt schon seit Jahren als Kindermädchen, um sich ihr Studium in New York zu finanzieren. Doch dass sie sich von den Eltern des vierjährigen Grayer anheuern lässt, bereut sie schon bald zutiefst: Sie muss den Alltag der so reichen wie neurotischen Mutter organisieren, die Spitzenunterwäsche der Geliebten des Vaters diskret entsorgen und natürlich auf den Jungen aufpassen. Ohne den attraktiven Harvard-Studenten, in den sich Nanny Hals über Kopf verliebt, würde sie in diesem Alptraum den Verstand verlieren ...01Emma McLaughlin und Nicola Kraus lernten sich an der New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study kennen. Bevor sie sich zu einem Autorenduo zusammenschlossen, setzte Nicola Kraus ihr Kunstgeschichtsstudium fort; Emma McLaughlin arbeitete als Wirtschaftsberaterin im privaten und öffentlichen Sektor. Mit ihrem Debütroman 'Die Tagebücher einer Nanny' erklommen sie die internationalen Bestsellerlisten.01Emma McLaughlin und Nicola Kraus lernten sich an der New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study kennen. Bevor sie sich zu einem Autorenduo zusammenschlossen, setzte Nicola Kraus ihr Kunstgeschichtsstudium fort; Emma McLaughlin arbeitete als Wirtschaftsberaterin im privaten und öffentlichen Sektor. Mit ihrem Debütroman 'Die Tagebücher einer Nanny' erklommen sie die internationalen Bestsellerlisten.

The Nanny Diaries heroine is aptly named Nan, and she works for Mr. and Mrs. X., caring for their only child Grayer. Grayer is the average four year-old. His day includes but is not limited to music, swimming, karate, piano and French lessons, in addition to school, play-dates and naptime. Mrs. Xs calendar is equally full, thrusting Nan into the full-time job of managing not one, but two lives. The Nanny Diaries follows Nans outrageous, shocking and hilariously funny life as she tries to work, study and chase men in a post-nuclear family world.

Si eres entusiasta, alegre, te gusta trabajar en turnos de dieciséis horas, que te vomiten encima (literal y figuradamente), que te paguen poco y sin regularidad, y, sobre todo, si no te tomas las cosas muy a pecho y te apetece que te traten como si fueras moho en el fondo de un bolso de Hermes¿ ¿por que no trabajas de niñera? Mientras estudia y se costea su microscopico apartamento, Nanny empieza a trabajar cuidando al hijo de los riquisimos Señores X. ¡No sabe lo que le espera! Pronto aprendera a hacer todo lo necesario para que la Señora X --que no trabaja ni dentro ni fuera de casa-- tenga un buen dia. Y que Grayer, el niño, coma solo alimentos organicos y se mantenga cuerdo en medio de esa loca familia. Y a acostumbrarse a que el Señor X la trate como si fuera invisible. Y, mas importante aun, a conservar el sentido del humor, cuidar de su gato George y atraer la atencion del estupendo vecino del sexto. Las aventuras de Nanny nos asoman a los pisos mas lujosos de Nueva York con mucho humor y frescura. Una novela explosiva que llega precedida de un exito espectacular en Estados Unidos, donde alcanzo el numero uno en todas las listas de best-sellers, al igual que en Gran Bretaña.

Working in a world where a college degree qualifies her to make photocopies and color-coordinate file folders, twenty-four year old Girl is struggling to keep up with the essential trinity of food, shelter, and student loans. So when she finally lands the job of her dreams she ignores her misgivings and concentrates on getting the job done... whatever that may be. Sharply observed and devastatingly funny, Citizen Girl captures with biting accuracy what it means to be young and female in the new economy. A personal glimpse into an impersonal world, Citizen Girl is edgy and heartfelt, an entertaining read that is startlingly relevant.

From the New York Times #1 bestselling authors, a hilarious short story about a modern womans attempts to transform herself, make it to the party, and nab The Guyall before the night runs out.Shes overworked, underpaidnot to mention frighteningly under-groomed and horrifically over-tired. And yes, its So-And-Sos drinks thing tonight, but all she wants is to get out of her office and into her bed before the clock strikes midnight. Until she hears that The Hot Guy From the Summer Share will be making an appearanceand, just like that, Cinderella is on a mission.

Ten years after the fateful night when Nan was fired, she returns to New York with her husband, HH. Finally settling in to build a permanent home and get her consulting business off the ground, Nans plans are derailed by HHs sudden desire to start a family - and her surpisingly strong resistance to the idea. Matters are further complicated by a late-night, drunken visit from a now fifteen-year-old Grayer, whos stumbled upon the nanny-cam tape Nan made on her last night in his mothers employment - and wants some answers. Racked with guilt and struggling to find a way to help Grayer and his seven-year-old brother, Stilton, through their parents vicious divorce, Nan finds herself getting sucked into the Upper East Side world of wealth, power and dysfunction all over again. Set against the backdrop of a Manhattan economy cracking along the fault lines, The Nanny Returns plumbs the humour and heartbreak of a community who chose money over love, only to find the money evaporate - and their children ready to tell all.

What if your first love left town, without a word to anyone, days before graduation? What if, within months, he became one of the biggest recording stars on the planet, and every song hes famous for is about you? What if, after thirteen years of getting on with your life - walking past his face on newsstands, flipping past his image on TV, tuning him out on the radio - you get the call that he has finally landed back in your hometown for an MTV special two days before Christmas? What if you finally had the chance to confront him? What would you do? This is the dilemma faced by Kate Hollis, a woman on the threshold of her 30th birthday who discovers that the only way to become a well-adjusted, fully-fledged adult is to revisit 17.

This sharp, funny satire (Us Weekly) from the authors of the #1 New York times bestseller The Nanny Diaries explores the ups and downs of being a young woman in the workplace.Working in a world where a college degree qualifies her to make photocopies and color-coordinate file folders, twenty-four-year-old Girl is struggling to keep up with the essential trinity of food, shelter, and student loans. So, when she finally lands the job of her dreams, she ignores her misgivings and concentrates on getting the job done...whatever that may be.Witty and biting (Publishers Weekly) Citizen Girl accurately captures what it means to be young and female in the new economy.