Atmosphere press jun 2024 (19 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Hermes sets off with his map to explore Treasure Island, he finds he's not the only one on a quest for gold.Inspired by Greek myth, this story celebrates the fun of imaginative play outdoors. Hermes' mischievous adventures take us from an ordinary home, through imaginary landscapes to finding treasure in the joy of play. Young readers discover how to overcome life's challenges through creativity and art - with a little help from family and friends. Artist Jim Starr's exquisite paintings bring the story to vibrant life.Profits from the sale of this book will go to BBC Children In Need and the World Literacy Foundation. Jim Starr (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Hermes sets off with his map to explore Treasure Island, he finds he's not the only one on a quest for gold.Inspired by Greek myth, this story celebrates the fun of imaginative play outdoors. Hermes' mischievous adventures take us from an ordinary home, through imaginary landscapes to finding treasure in the joy of play. Young readers discover how to overcome life's challenges through creativity and art - with a little help from family and friends. Artist Jim Starr's exquisite paintings bring the story to vibrant life.Profits from the sale of this book will go to BBC Children In Need and the World Literacy Foundation. Starr, Jim (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After growing up in the isolated Western Mountains, Aylon finally ventures out to explore the unfamiliar lowlands in search of her missing aunt and uncle, who vanished when she was just a child. Despite her initial insistence on going alone, she finds unexpected support in 'The Traveler,' who volunteers to guide her through the perilous territories inhabited by diverse lowland Peoples.Little does Aylon know that her search will soon transform into a quest to rescue her kidnapped cousins, embroiling all the lands in the tumultuous events of the era. As tensions escalate, even Aylon's own people are compelled to choose sides, forcing her to reexamine all that she believes about her purpose in life. Join Aylon on her journey as she discovers her true place in the Land, navigating the complexities of different cultures and grappling with the undeniable unity that binds all peoples together.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the 23rd century, a Great Shift occurred on planet Earth. After implanting animals with cloned human genes using DUST (Devices Uncovered through Star Technology), humans went extinct.Human culture gracefully leapt into the animal kingdom.Meanwhile, Earth thought it lost all its rainforests. But wait! Two highly intelligent orangutan explorers, Orly and Adir, spotted something while scaling the Peca da Neblina mountain range. Could it be The last existing rainforest on Earth was Jill's home.Jill the jaguar, who thought in pictures instead of words, often wished her Great-Grandma Geneviève was still alive. Her sensitivities and creativity plunged her in and out of predicaments. This kept her from going to college like her friends. Subsequently, an unlikely bond arose between Jill the jaguar and Cy the sloth.Cope, you must. All those visual spatial skills, have you. Your strengths, they are.With an ailing father at home, Jill forged her way through an industry her ancestors helped advance. Was Jill able to carry on the family legacy in medicine Or would she be remembered as the fledgling nurse wannabe Take a prowl with the slightly zany Jill the jaguar into the 23rd century.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After being separated in different countries for nine long months, Reina reunites with his wife, Negar, against the backdrop of immigration and Iran's 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement. With the threat of political violence constantly looming, the city of Istanbul becomes their new 'temporary home.'Drawing inspiration from Persian literature and art, Purity of the Sky is a memoir that reflects on the power of understanding, the effects of hope and grief, the freedom to love, and the security needed to live long enough to achieve shared dreams.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2024 Silver Moonbeam Award'It keeps the reader hooked and on the edge of your seat.' - Komal Hashmi, Reviewer, NetGalley'With its richly imagined world, Dorothea N. Buckingham has crafted a timeless tale of courage, redemption and the enduring power of promises kept.' - Book Commentary'A delightful mix of historical, fantastical, and adventurous.' - Independent Book Review'This blend of thrilling narrative and thoughtful cultural representation makes for a consistently engaging and edifying read.' - KirkusNoah couldn't recall ever looking into the face of a Night Marcher, nor did he know the act was punishable by death. After all, he was only four years old when it happened. He also couldn't believe the family legend about his grandfather making a pact with a Night Marcher to save Noah's life. If Noah swore an oath to protect the life of the Night Marcher's descendant, the Night Marcher would let Noah live.Years later, during a sixth-grade service project at an abandoned cemetery, Noah found himself transported to Hilo in 1834, where he must prove the innocence of both himself and the Night Marcher's descendant, who stands accused of murder. Desperate to return to his own time, Noah tricks his guide into sending him back to the present, vowing never to return.But when Noah confides in his cousin, Blaise, he is branded a coward and accused of abandoning their grandfather. If the oath is not fulfilled, Noah will die the same day the descendant will hang, and his grandfather's spirit will never find peace.With time running out and the boundaries between the past and present blurring, will Noah risk everything to keep his promise. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of Faster, Annihilators! comes more of the poetry that Literary Titan called 'mind-bending,' 'captivating,' and 'undeniably heartwrenching.' The poems in this collection touch on a range of subjects in a range of styles, but a unifying theme is presented in confronting what oppresses us and moving beyond the sin of complicity in our own oppression and the oppression of others.Employing free verse, kwansabas, pantoum, and haiku, Hupp takes us on another journey that encompasses anger and despair over the personal and the political, but ultimately leads to faith, hope, and abiding love.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Four Tales of the Unpredictable, born at different times and in different places, brought together in one volume. Much like two strangers striking up a conversation at a bar, it might take a while for these tales to reveal their common threads, but they do.A contented man gazes out of his window one evening, spotting something peculiar in the garden, setting his journey in motion.A boy, bound by a lost bet, reluctantly spends a night in the local haunted house, and things take an unexpected turn, making the haunted house the least of his worries.A satisfied couple wins a competition for a stay in a Scottish castle, only to discover a mysterious room accessible with a special key, and then. A father and son share a drink in a bar, a routine evening until the familiar turns unfamiliar, leading to a final reconciliation.These stories will come to know each other, gradually revealing their connections and inviting you to delve deeper into their intricate narratives.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The flame of consciousness burns within us all, but for Heat Agaki, that flame has always been an intense inferno. Restless and filled with smoldering nihilism, Heat's mind seems ablaze, her words steeped in napalm, her tongue the lighter always at the ready.But Heat's desire goes beyond simply lighting her high school and mother on fire; she dreams of turning the entire world into cinders, starting with those she feels deserve to burn. She becomes a firebrand, determined to awaken her decaying city to her truth.As a mad-eyed detective pursues her and an erratic classmate whispers unsettling ideas, Heat embarks on a dark journey to understand the spiraling depths of her innermost workings. Can fire draw a line between right and wrong Good and evil And does Heat have the right to make such life-altering decisions Nestled deep in the human psyche, FLICKER disturbs that shuddering mountain of ashes we would have all rather left to its slumber; and to that eternally recurring ideal that from the grey unfurls its vermillion wings, it asks:What does it mean, to become what you are.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the early 1950s, in the Panhandle town of Dalhart, Texas, the church stands firm amidst community and gossip. But on a December Sunday, Curtye Lee Logan, a shapely young woman from Colorado, enters Victory Church on the arm of bull rider Willie Bob Preston and takes a seat in the second pew. Curtye Lee's arrival sparks town gossip and draws the welcoming attention of ranch-wife Shelby Hauser and the pastor's wife, Jane Connor.Shelby narrates the journey of these three women, revealing how they secretly gather to study mysticism in the back of Gene Crawford's store, unbeknownst to Pastor Henry Connor. As Dalhart recovers from the hardships and losses of the 1930s Dust Bowl, the shadows of those years still harbor secrets and pain for long-time residents. Despite the challenges of life in west Texas and the scandals of a small town, the friendship between Shelby, Jane, and Curtye Lee remains steadfast as the Fates weave their destinies in unexpected ways.- - -'Reads like Steel Magnolias mixed with Harper Valley PTA.' - Dave Inman, early reviewer'When three women become acquainted in the small west Texas town of Dalhart, they have no way of knowing how entwined their lives will become. From very different backgrounds, fulfilling their very different roles, they are drawn together by a shared interest in exploring the forbidden subject of the paranormal. Their quest to learn about the paranormal leads them to deeper understanding and an unexpected friendship. As time passes through unpredicted roads, their relationship flourishes as a precious gift that never wavers. The Dalhart girls are a perfect example of what friendship should be.' - Pat Jackson, author of Judging Anna and Path to Confession.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I should have known anyone this perfect was too good to be true. He was a player and he played me with all his talents like a finely tuned instrument-my emotions, my heart, and my body. Why do narcissists always find the most caring empaths to meet their needs Embark on a spellbinding journey into the alluring world of Doctor Fearless, a man seemingly crafted from the essence of romantic perfection. With silver-gray hair and irresistible charisma, he draws you into a captivating fantasy. As a renowned surgeon, Dr. Fearless exudes confidence and professionalism, but beneath the surface lurks a true narcissist. Beware, for he is a master of seduction, weaving a spell that convinces you of your unparalleled beauty in his eyes.In Doctor Fearless, meet three resolute women ensnared by the enigma of Dr. Fearless. They peer beyond the facade, driven by a hope to heal the perfect man who believes he requires no improvement. As they navigate the seductive dance, love emerges as the catalyst for transformation, blurring the boundaries between illusion and reality. Can their caring nature shatter the barriers of his perfection, or are they fated to be entangled in the intricate web he weaves Brace yourself for the riveting exploration of love, illusion, and the transformative power of the human heart. These three women enjoy the love-bombing stage, and we will follow each through the narcissistic stages of behavior to see how they fare in their journey of life and love.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Network Apprentice deftly balances the absurd nature of politics with the human need for nature and our desire for untainted truth.'-Independent Book Review'Libraries should not only consider Network Apprentice for their fiction collections, but will want to recommend it to book clubs interested in developing a spirited interchange of discussions about nature, ideals, government, and flawed systems.'-D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review'Network Apprentice: Behind The Scenes in Talk Television by Graydon Dee Hubbard offers a satirical yet insightful exploration of the telecast news and the underlying societal beliefs it reflects.'-The Book CommentaryBEHIND THE SCENES IN TALK TELEVISIONA satirically edged portrait of telecast news, Network Apprentice exposes the deceptions embedded in a cruel myth that threatens America: the belief that Americans are entitled to live in an affordable, riskless society and that our government should, can, and will provide it. As the legendary twentieth-century sage Pogo once said, 'We have met the enemy and he is us'.Follow Julie Anders as she navigates the complexities of earning a master's degree in Broadcast Journalism and enduring a frustrating apprenticeship at MRABC, where she's in continuous conflict with her Network Brass. Her journey surprisingly turns when she finally receives the recognition she deserves at Rocky Mountain PBS. Challenging adventures of delight take Julie to amazing places: the backcountry of Yellowstone Park, the Devil's Causeway in the Flattops of Colorado. On a later journey to the Causeway's non-secular polar opposite at Angels Landing in Zion, initial delight reverses and confronts her with deep despair. This bold novel challenges many currently popular beliefs. It may be the first book in contemporary fiction with a Grizzly bear claiming its opening scene and most of chapter one.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Ethan Hirsh has given us a soulfully rich and vivid memoir. With its combination of subtle humor and characters, My Search for Jazzbo Jones will connect with readers early on and keep them absorbed to the end. Classic cars, camaraderie, and the coming of age, Ethan's memoir is inspirational and beautifully written, capturing the essence of a deep friendship and the exhaustive search to find answers.'-Dr. David W. Carter, author of Mayday Over Wichita---Written as a tribute to the unusual, older student he befriended in college, this 'real-life memoir adventure' retraces the author's life as he searches for clues about the horrific crash that blinded his friend many years before they met. The story weaves keen observation, nostalgia, and humor in its portrayal of Jim Beeson, a colorfully complex character from small-town Kansas who overcame adversity and loss to become an outspoken advocate for the blind in Houston. Even though Beeson and Hirsh differed in age, background, and education, Beeson's outgoing personality and unlikely mentorship had a lifelong positive impact beyond simply teaching the author about mechanics when they overhauled a 1954 Ford. Touching on issues of blindness and resilience in the face of tragedy, My Search for Jazzbo Jones includes vivid recollections of personal history and the JFK assassination, civil rights, the Vietnam draft, and even an encounter with Cuba's Che Guevara. After more than a decade of online detective work, Hirsh ultimately delivers far more raw facts than he ever expected about that fiery wreck on a Wichita racetrack.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A combination of Kahlil Gibran and Dr. Phil, theologian and lifelong liberal Davidson Loehr brings a much-needed clarity to the reasons that liberalism has done such deep harm to areas including education, the media, politics, race relations and religion.The problem in all five areas is the fact that for two centuries, liberals have been sloughing off biblical religion with its supernatural God and mythical eternity in Heaven. But with what do you replace heavenly eternity and an omniscient God who loves you For two hundred years, liberals have sought to replace heaven with a utopian socialism here and now, in which only they are in charge. Such a utopia would require the wisdom of an omniscient God. In place of that, liberals have put their own exalted, diploma'd, wisdom. Only degreed liberals are smart enough to replace God. But no, they don't have wisdom-only arrogance and a desperate lust for power to replace the respect they can't earn from other citizens.In Hollow Gods, we see and feel the terrible and deadly cost of failing to find adequate replacements for God, heaven, and healthy, responsible religion.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Challenges at University, Challenges in SocietyUpon returning to King's College, Cambridge, Frederick Darcy's self-confidence grows, as do his social and educational challenges. With his sisters Julia and Jane Elizabeth, he endeavors to navigate a treacherous debut season in London-a season filled with balls, banquets, social obligations, and a variety of questionable debutantes and their eligible, enigmatic escorts.The siblings must distinguish friend from foe, face both old and new enemies, and contend with the fallout from recent events at Pemberley. Have hints of scandal traveled from Derbyshire to the capital in time for their debuts into society Frederick not only strives to be the perfect escort for his sisters but also grapples with challenges related to his burgeoning role as the future Master of Pemberley. He must consider how to leverage the power and prestige that will one day be his.Will the Darcy family return intact to Pemberley, or will Frederick, Julia, and Jane experience life-changing events before the season ends.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - American surgeon Dr. Nicholas Turner is operating on a boy adopted from a Russian orphanage when he finds a small plastic object in the child's chest cavity. How could this be Children are not born with plastic inside them.What Nick learns about the object terrifies him, because he discovers that many other Russian adoptees-including his own daughter, Anna-are at grave risk of a horrifying death. Nick must act fast to save Anna. His quest propels him to Russia where he begins tracking Dr. Nikolai Yatovsky, an immoral surgeon backed by an evil oligarch in a chilling bioterrorism scheme. Nick must rely on his guide and translator, Dina, as they face unexpected dangers in a Moscow club, a luxury hunting lodge, and a frozen lake inside the Arctic Circle. When the oligarch's brutal bodyguards chase them into an ornate Russian church, the shy, bookish Nick must summon a hero's courage to save himself, Dina, and his daughter Anna.Thorax is a medical thriller that takes readers from Pennsylvania to Russia to San Diego-and opens a curtain to an insider's view of the operating room-as a grieving, widowed doctor learns how far a father will go to save his child. And how far his own chest will open to hold new love.Mark Katlic, M.D. retired from the operating room after 40 years as a Thoracic Surgeon. He lives on a farm north of Baltimore with his wife, Diane, Tux the dog, four cats, two horses, and the photogenic fauna of field and forest.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Letting her former life find her was never part of the plan-and meeting a man with a dark, arcane past was certainly not in the cards.Nora is breaking away from her life in Puth, North Dakota, determined to start fresh somewhere she can't be found. But first, she must return to the small town of Journey, Manitoba, to prevent her family from desecrating the historic castle she fell in love with as a child. Her quest leads her on a journey of love and mysticism when she encounters an unexpected ally, Leon the bartender, who holds a remarkable secret.Visions of an ancient legend begin to haunt Nora, and as her connection with Leon deepens, so does the uncertainty. Her determination to preserve the king's legacy takes her to the heart of the castle's secrets. Opening Leon's perilous past, as it begins reaching for her - everything shatters. Nora must summon courage to face her destiny, battling the unimaginable to save herself and protect the innocence of the enchanted town she loves. Will she succeed, or will darkness consume her.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For forty years, H. L. Gaydos sat with people at the edges of their own lives. As a psychiatric nurse and mental health specialist, she listened to how patients told the stories of themselves, how they remembered, revised, and rebuilt meaning from experience. She earned a PhD studying exactly that process, developing a research method that used visual art to explore self-defining memories, the moments that shape who we understand ourselves to be.Then she retired, walked into her studio in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and turned that same lens on her own life.Patterns is the book that emerged. It travels from Texas to the Hudson River Valley, to the Navajo Nation, and finally to the Rocky Mountains, in search of answers to life's most persistent questions. Along the way, Gaydos encounters angels, creates sacred art, participates in hidden rituals, and faces disappointment, shame, and unexpected transformation. Her collaged visual art moves through the book alongside the prose, each image assembled the way memories are held: not in sequence, but in relation.This is not a retirement memoir. It is the book an entire career was building toward, the moment a woman who spent decades studying how memory constructs meaning finally had the language to understand her own.'A compelling and straightforward voice. this book is essential reading for those interested in spirituality, self-transformation, and art. a master at evoking time and place.' - Independent Book Review, starred review'Eloquent and warm. a thoughtful, winding reflection that gently challenges readers to recognize the patterns of their own lives.' - Kirkus Reviews'Through her vivid prose and evocative visual art, she invites readers to reflect on their own encounters with the extraordinary in the midst of the ordinary.' - Readers' Favorite.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '.a compelling and straightforward voice.this book is essential reading for those interested in spirituality, self-transformation, and art.' '.a master at evoking time and place.' - Erica Ball, Independent Book Review'Through her vivid prose and evocative visual art, she invites readers to reflect on their own encounters with the extraordinary in the midst of the ordinary.' - K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite'.eloquent and warm.' 'A thoughtful, winding reflection that gently challenges readers to recognize the patterns of their own lives.' - Kirkus ReviewsThis is a book about extraordinary experiences in an ordinary life-a life full of doubt but also brimming with hope. In this collection of midlife memories, the author travels from Texas to the Hudson River Valley, to the Navajo Nation, and finally, to the Rocky Mountains in search of answers to life's big questions. Along the way, she encounters angels, creates sacred art, participates in hidden rituals, faces disappointment, shame, and unexpected transformation.Through both writing and visual art, Gaydos draws on decades of interdisciplinary scholarship in psychology, mythology, nursing, and creative work to find deep meaning in the open spaces of memory. Traveling with the author through inner and outer landscapes, readers are compelled to reconsider their own memories of extraordinary happenings. Those with a sense of the Infinite who have sought faith without doubt will be inspired by this spiritual memoir of grace and gratitude. …