Archway publishing jun 2015 (13 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From a humble basset hound breeding farm in New Jersey to high-end Park Avenue domicile and beyond, author Peter Rowley serves up a charmingly picaresque view of the world as perceived thirteen inches off the ground by lovable, floppy-eared protagonist, Amelia. In Memoir of a Park Avenue Basset Hound, fate smiles upon this all-seeing pooch when she barely manages to slip into this world while tragically losing her mother and siblings. As she grows, no detail escapes her sad-eyed, sardonic scrutiny as she candidly shares cravings and passions, personal philosophy, and her yearning for four-legged companionship. And, of course, comes the day that Bo--an endearing male cockerpoo weighing all of six pounds--enters the life of sixty-five-pound Amelia, instantly triggering a seismic retilting of her universe.Memoir of a Park Avenue Basset Hound narrates a delightful story about Amelia's clear-eyed gaining of wisdom, her doting family, and her gratitude for a second chance at life in the never-a-dull-moment Rowley household. It offers a renewed insight and appreciation of man's best friend.'In this hilarious and touching memoir, Peter Rowley remains unquestionably one of the most surprisingly unsung writers amongst New York literati--and once again, he dazzles us.'- Armand Assante.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As China Barston grows up in New Berry, Illinois, during the 1980s, she never wants for anything, although she is one of six children being raised by a single mother. Her mother does her best to keep the neighborhood's bad influences away from China, but her efforts go unheeded when the inklings of first love knock at China's adolescent door in the form of Darren Rogers, also known as Crawl.After China meets a new best friend, Macon, she also tries to keep China away from Crawl. But when China needs an escort to her high school pageant, she finally succumbs to her attraction and asks Crawl--a decision that eventually leads her to unwittingly become involved in a horrific crime with consequences that follow her into adulthood. It is not until she graduates from college and marries that her past rises up to confront her again. As she tries to cover up past mistakes, she seems to create an even bigger mess as long-held secrets are revealed.Unchanging Whys shares the compelling tale of an African-American girl's coming-of-age journey as she learns that loving the wrong man can sometimes come with life-changing repercussions.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are many fad diets on the market. Everybody has a quick fix. The truth is that there are no quick fixes. 365 Days to Abundant Health: The Little Steps That Help You Thrive shows its readers how to make small changes on a daily basis that can increase their health. This book has been years in the making, and it gives the reader the tips on how to live more healthfully that the author has been giving her clients and the participants in her seminars and condenses them into one book. The reader can change one thing in his or her lifestyle each day and at the end of the year can have more abundant health. The daily suggestions are grouped conveniently in seven-day increments with an inspirational quote between each week's grouping. The reader can tear out one page a week to keep on hand or post it on the refrigerator in order to help meet his or her goals. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are reflections on life; then, there are truer reflections. It took a six-year hiatus for poet F.M. Bonevento to return to the written word, but he does so now with passion, wit, and a better understanding of things he thought he once knew. He now knows with certainty that time passes, and, as it does, we change and gain deeper understandings.'The Ashen Song' reflects Bonevento's increasing concerned for the future of humanity and our uncertain fate. 'The Moon's Song' recalls an evening spent studying the autumn moon in a shimmering Texas sky. His work goes beyond observation and into the realm of science, as well, due to the author's lasting fascination with the relationship between the power of human thought and the infinite depth of the universe around us.Bonevento's first two collections prepared him for this, his third and most powerful volume yet. His words bring resolution to the flights of heart and mind that visit our days here on Earth. The winds of time blow us back and forth; emotional winds shape us into who we are and who we will become. Take another, closer look at your life and hear the words on the winds.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - So are you feeling anxious, hurt, furious, scared, considering beating someone with a shovel Then take a deep breath and have a seat. I have a few words of advice for you, my friend. In my divorce, I made many mistakes but I also learned SO many valuable lessons along the way. I came out of my divorce happier than ever and loving myself and my life more than I ever thought I could! Divorce is only the end. to a chapter. And I am here to walk you through the ups and downs. I am here to tell it to you straight and the only way I know how. by sharing all of the dirty details of my own adventure. Filled with humor, heart and enough honesty to make my mother blush if she reads it, I hope this book gives you an extra voice of encouragement as you travel this crazy journey called divorce.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A compelling tale of the endearing bond of friendship and compassion amid war, Breakable Bond uncovers a personalized element of what life in Palestine is like as the Palestinians and Israelis fight over land. When Ahmed arrives home to find his house in Tulkarm destroyed, he feels betrayed. Frantic, his efforts to locate his missing family are frustrated by pervasive fear and suspicion. No one is talking, so Ahmed decides he must take a risky journey to Netanya to search for his father's Israeli childhood friend. Can he get past the checkpoint safely into Netanya, or will his family's disappearance remain a mystery in his village Ahmed hopes that Joshua may provide the help he needs to be reunited with his family. Joshua is a kindred spirit who yearns to help his new friend, but their friendship is strained by being on opposing sides of the conflict.Along the way, Ahmed finds much more than he ever hoped to find and now history may once again repeat itself. Will this new bond that he has formed with Joshua remain unbreakable, or will fate intervene again Written authentically and with an unprejudiced passion for those who live under constant threat in the Middle East, Breakable Bond offers a very human face to an impossibly complex situation.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is the 1950s when David Moore and Anna Kixmiller are teenagers living in the small town of Mapleton, Indiana. In a community where the people are friendly, power struggles, secret love, illegal practices, and relationships of convenience lurk behind the broad smiles and warm handshakes found on a Sunday morning in church. There is no question that childhood sweethearts David and Anna are suffering within the unhealthy culture and eventually leave Mapleton behind to pursue a new life together, swearing they will never return. Almost forty years later, David and Anna make the agonizing decision, with help from Anna's psychiatrist, to move back to historic Mapleton with the hope of healing Anna's troubled mind and spirit. But as they drive down the main street of their hometown, the couple is immediately propelled back into their memories, unpleasant as they may be. Now Anna must come to grips with unsavory events from her past before she and David can ever move forward and find happiness again. Mapleton is a riveting tale of intrigue and mystery as a retired couple returns to their rural hometown to find hope, inspiration, and redemption.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On Kainos-a planet very similar to Earth in many ways-a young thief named Morgan awaits her fate. Trapped in a dark dungeon, beaten but not broken, she silently vows to gain both her freedom and revenge. But time is running out as her date of execution draws near. Morgan's is a world of dark magic and cruel ambition, a culture where witches and sorcerers battle for control or independence against regimes that will do anything to control them. Life is a constant struggle to keep the dark forces at bay. Megan and Alexandra have been sent from Earth to save the young thief from death by fire, but time is not on their side. With the help of their mentor-the mysterious Mr. Green-they must now devise a plan to outwit Morgan's many enemies, including a band of ruthless lawmen, terrifying witches, and the daunting power of the corrupt nobility. Together, they will fight the fight in any way they can-or die trying to save this woman and her planet. Rich with intrigue, magic, deception, and stirring adventure, Safe Travels brings you into the alien society of Kainos. Can the forces of good outwit the more powerful servants of evil, or will Kainos be forever lost to the dark arts. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is no secret that attempting to understand the differences between men and women, especially during modern dating rituals, can be a complex and frustrating process. But when a man is able to overcome stereotypes and identify the right female companion, he has the potential to forge a loving relationship that can bring years of happiness, fun, romance, and deep-seeded friendship.In his relationship handbook, Anthony Servadio introduces thirteen fundamental principles that will help young men master their interpersonal relationships with women by learning how to appreciate the nature of women, fully comprehending their behavioral characteristics, and then building a relationship based on love and trust. Servadio utilizes extensive research and real-life examples to teach single men specifically how to:- Develop self-awareness and repair a bruised ego- Navigate through the first date and beyond- Identify nurturing women seeking committed relationships- Avoid different types of traps- End an unhealthy relationship with dignityHow to Grow and Master Your Relationships: Thirteen Steps for Men is a practical guide that offers advice, tips, and empowerment strategies that will help men successfully navigate the evolving world of dating and find the woman of their dreams.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is August 1978 in Grove City, Iowa, when sophomore quarterback Cody Williams shows up at his college's annual Welcome Back cookout and meets Kelsey Pedersen, an incoming freshman on a basketball scholarship. The attraction is instantaneous, but Kelsey immediately rules out anything but a platonic relationship with Cody. She is white and he is black.When their friendship and caring for each other morphs into yearnings they do not fully understand, Kelsey and Cody ignore family values and biblical teachings and succumb to their physical desires. But it is only a few weeks later when Kelsey realizes the consequences of her actions. With Cody in a downward spiral and Kelsey terrified, the young lovers leave the destiny of their unborn child to their parents who urge them to give the baby up for adoption. But when a sonogram shows two beating hearts instead of one, it sets into motion a chain of events that causes the twins to be separated at birth, forever binds both families with their secret, and culminates in an epic reunion.Secrets Are Forever tells a tale of forbidden love as life begins in a college town and comes full circle, causing a ripple effect across generations.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-seven-year-old Steven Thomas works hard as a professor of mathematics and engineering and plays hard at tennis in his spare time, playing professionally but without making much money. Everything in his life seems normal-until strange things begin to happen around him, like lamps that suddenly refuse to work when he is nearby. Steve, it seems, has developed telekinesis, the power to move things with his mind. Learning to control his new powers, he first uses them simply to win tennis tournaments. As time goes on, he realizes he has the power to do much more-although he is curious about why and how he managed to acquire such power. He meets and falls in love with a beautiful woman but wonders whether the attraction between them is genuine or yet another effect of his new powers. Steve's life begins to change drastically, and he decides he must use his gift to make the world a better place. Along the road to his destiny, he encounters the CIA, a bank robber with powers similar to his own, and aliens intent on invading the earth. In this science fiction novel, one man given the gift of telekinesis must learn to use his powers in order to change his world for the better.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After earning his Wings and Commission, Harper graduated from B-26 Transition School and B-24 Transition School. He was rated First Pilot/Aircraft Commander in the B-26, B-25, B-24 and B-17. He also flew the P-40, and flew over 100 missions as pilot of the P-63 and RP-63 in the 'Pinball' Program. The RP-63 was an armored version of the P-63, and was used as a target airplane in the training of Aerial Gunners. These 'Pinball' missions were flown at great risk to the pilot. He was discharged from the Army in December, 1945 and did not pilot another airplane until 1998 - 53 years between flights - when he was invited to join the Confederate (now Commemorative) Air Force. At age 91 he now flies the AT-6, the BT-13 and the PT-19 for the CAF. He also flew the N3N, the T-34, the T-28, the Jet Provost, and he was the pilot of the only flying Curtis SB2C Helldiver in the world. He still flies in several Air Shows each year.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Customer-Anchored Supply Chains introduces oilfield service executives to the twin concepts of customer-anchored supply chains and customer-applications as important concepts for setting supply-chain strategy to build sustainable competitive advantage. Written for the executive responsible for leading the supply chain organization, Customer-Anchored Supply Chains presents leading practices for supply chain, proven in many other industries, in straightforward terms, showing the applicability to the oilfield service industry. The Customer-Anchored Supply Chain: ¿ Takes ownership for the broad supply chain from its suppliers' suppliers to its customers' customers. ¿ Segments its business by customer-application to focus its efforts on providing the products and services its customer's value as captured in critical success factors. ¿ Sets its strategic goals to simultaneously achieve supply-chain imperatives (HS&E and quality), shareholder-driven goals, and customer-anchoring goals. ¿ Drives customer requirements deep into the sales and operations planning, manufacturing, and procurement processes. ¿ Implements supply-chain initiatives to tighten the links in the supply chain value stream to deliver the products and services the customer wants in short lead times, at the lowest cost and with less inventory. ¿ Delivers on the promise of building sustainable competitive advantage.…