Authorhouse sep 2004 (45 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Something was wrong.The window was open.I had never opened it. Aunt Puff hadn't either. Had Minerva I looked back at her seat.Minerva's leopard-print cowboy hat lay on the floor.'Minerva!' Ludwig growled, sniffing the air.Ciber squawked furiously, banging his feathers against his cage.Smoke swirled round the chair where Minerva had been sitting.The silly hands tried to fan it away.I gulped.Ludwig covered his eyes with his paws.Minerva had vanished.'Aunt Puff's old friend from the Elcarim Foundation has come for a summer visit. But, before you can say 'Marbles!', Minerva has disappeared during a game of bubble gum charades.Aunt Puff, her niece Alexandra, her Great Dane Ludwig, and Minerva's cockatoo Ciber jump out of windows, battle flying fish, run from lemonade, splatter fudge on ghosts, and even fly with pinwheel power in their search for Minerva.But is someone more sinister than a muumuu wearing Siren behind Minerva's disappearance It seems Orpheus's harp has been found. And, dragons are afoot.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Tie That Binds is a compilation of poems written over the lifetime of a Congregationalist minister. The poet and preacher, Richard Carleton, tells us about his faith from day to day, talking about love, philosophy, children, family, and his memories. Within these personal reflections, he speaks of the mystery and eloquence of God. He creates extraordinary pictures of God from the ordinary events in our lives. This is the key!Richard Carleton lets us know that God is central to his thinking and feeling and living. It is both a refuge for him and an exhortation for the rest of us.If you were to accept--just for the time it takes to read these verses--that God is a real part of our lives, you might see your acceptance of our Creator and Redeemer assume a new and expanded reality: God as the underlying force!These poems let you see a man of deep faith, and at the same time, ask yourself about your own faith.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This is a beautifully written, insightful chronicle of a young girl's Holocaust survival. Though very private and personal, it nevertheless captures the common torments of children living through this disastrous civilizational breakdown. What makes this book unique is that the author pulls the reader into the story. We get to know her parents and other memorable characters for the kind of people they were. There is an immediacy in the writing that almost makes the reader a participant in the daily struggles to keep alive. We get an honest look at the relationships between men and women on the edge of annihilation and how children coped with these unusual alliances.This emotionally powerful yet intellectually lucid work stands out within the Holocaust literature. Students and others will greatly benefit as the author guides the reader, setting forth the political and historical context in which the action unfolds.' --Stefanie Seltzer, President of the World Federation of Jewish Child Survivors of the Holocaust 'The story of the relentless hunt of a Jewish child in Nazi Europe haunts the reader long after the last page has been turned. This gripping memoir illuminates the fearsome experiences of a Holocaust child survivor with the intelligence and wisdom of an adult's retrospection.'--Henryk Grynberg, Author of The Jewish Wars and The Victory, Children of Zion, and Drohobycz, Drohobycz: True Tales from the Holocaust and Life After.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is a biographical account of the Author Bruce Vaughan's experiences working for a British meat company in the interior of Brazil in the fifties. The narrative starts with a recent return visit to Mato Grosso do Sul, where Bruce spent some of his time as a cowboy, forty years previously. The exciting period of the author's life is vividly re-experienced as he shares with the reader what it was like to leave Britain as a young man and plunge into the exciting life of a cowboy in upcountry Brazil. The author skillfully mixes humor, compassion as well as tragedy in this very personal story. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - No one else could have written this book because David H. Brown and Dr. John T. Dailey are the only two remaining members of the FAA Task Force that developed a viable airport security procedure in 1970. Based on personal recall, and FAA Manual AM-78-35 that documented the work of that group, this book takes you behind the scenes from the very beginning of efforts to curb aircraft hijacking, to how a proven program fell victim to bureaucracy. The book takes you through how the system was developed and tested, and why it was validated. It also reveals how the Task Force was able to overcome both airline opposition and agency recalcitrance. The team did not have precedents to work with, but blazed its own successful train. You will discover how the Task Force anticipated almost every aspect of airport security, and actually warned of future terrorist attacks using U.S. aircraft. You will read how the early program of 'sky marshals' almost fell apart in a bizarre press conference, and why the Task Force did not support the use of armed guards on aircraft. This is a story you cannot find anywhere else. It may not be many pages, but the message is there.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A retired software engineer looks back at his life and realizes how much he has lost due to his alcoholism and his refusal to deal with it. Hopefully entertaining, perhaps funny at times, but with a serious motif.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Weapons of Mass Distraction is a compilation of sermons that challenge us to think and act responsibly on current social issues that promise to have a huge impact on the planet's well-being in the coming century.Globalization, the attack on democracy, the mistreatment of women, and the growing AIDS pandemic are but a few of the topics taken on by these courageous sermons that dare to challenge the prevailing mindset that labels democratic protest as unpatriotic.This collection of hope-inspiring messages, accessible to persons of all faiths, is anything but anti-American. In fact, they speak to the very core values held high by this country for so long.Weapons of Mass Distraction is a welcomed theological dialogue with the great social issues of our generation, coming from the perspective of the 'silenced majority': those who's protest cries against wars of aggression did not make the evening news; and who's votes in the 2000 presidential election were ignored to the detriment of millions.Finally, Weapons of Mass Distraction is a call to action; a call to all those who 'see the trouble we are in' and have the courage enough to do the work of rebuilding the walls.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The pedagogy for technology enabled education over last few decades have been influenced by behaviorist, cognitive, and constructivist theories. These theories are debated vigorously by the educational scientists. While the debate is extremely important for the paradigm shift, the need for a framework for instructional designers seeking meaningful incorporation of technology is necessary. With the infusion of new technological methods to deliver education on-line there is an acute need for reinvention of the pedagogical framework. The new design framework to provide a flexible approach for incorporating technology within the context of pedagogy.The interface of education is changing rapidly from classroom to--blend of in-class and on-line activities to--almost completely technology enabled educational environments. The technological shift is taking place now from classroom teaching and learning to asynchronous Web-based and Web-supported learning environments. The dissemination of educational content is surely moving from a teacher-to-student model to a technology-enabled interface. The shift of educational interfaces from, synchronous to asynchronous, passive to interactive, television to desktop computers, keyboard to handwriting recognition systems, mouse to data glove, touch screen to voice recognition systems, real experiments to virtual experiments, real educational space to virtual reality learning environments (VRLE), experiments in labs to teleoperated experiments from remote locations, are all indicative of the technology trends which the educational designers have to face now to provide pedagogically effective educational technology components for learners.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'So.What's Next ' is a compilation of interviews of ordinary people (ordinary meaning no any specific training in death or dying) and what they think happens after death. Perhaps equally as important, is 'why' we believe and hope as we do. This book is not a study. It is simply a description of hopes and beliefs that there will be some sort of a reconnection with those we have loved and lost. Reflections in this book are from people who range in age from 16 to 93. Age does not seem to be significant in life-after-death thoughts. Religion does not necessarily appear to be the driving factor in thoughts of life- after-death. It's about loving and missing our friends and relatives that we want deperately to see again. Our thoughts and faith are our only hope. For the most part, this book is happy, inspirational and full of hope that life on this earth is only the beginning.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Women have been silenced by domestic violence and abuse, sexual abuse. Out of silence and repression, Three Flowers will take the battered and abused to personal realization and strength to overcome silence and allowed repression.Three Flowers causes on to recognize the problem, know one can change the situation, to make a choice/decision and make a commitment to that decision to change, to leave, to do it and then do it. Each morning, renew the commitment, be patient with yourself, get to know yourself, to love yourself and reward yourself with Three Flowers, a movie, opera show, article of clothing, jog, walk farther than usual, and other rewards that are socializing. You don't have to be silent. Begin by rewarding yourself with THREE FLOWERS.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twelve-year old Shalara is blind, but doesn't plan on letting that stop her from pursuing her heart's desire--to join the Sorcerer's Guild. The Guild doesn't want her, and her parents have other plans for her future, but she is determined to follow her own path. With her thirteenth birthday looming on the horizon, and the necessity of preparing to join a Guild by that time, Shalara only has this one summer to make her dreams come true. With the help of her twin sister Talara, Shalara works toward her goal. But Talara has her own goals, and their paths diverge and conflict. Can Shalara overcome the obstacles in her way and achieve her dreams.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ken Hultman has the rare ability to state profound wisdom in a simple way. Packed with rich biblical insight, Changing Kingdoms: Choosing a Christ-Centered Life describes the epic conflict between God's values and the world's, and explains why these two paradigms inevitably clash. The book provides an in-depth study of the four primary Christian values--faith, obedience, love, and service--and shows how they define the pathway to victorious Christian living. In addition to affirming essential truths through extensive references to scripture, each chapter offers practical exercises intended to stimulate personal reflection and spiritual growth. Also included is a set of solid, biblically-based guidelines for making decisions and solving problems that can be applied in a wide range of situations. This inspiring book will help you move toward a fuller, more dynamic walk with the Lord.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Memoried People, Remembering, Made Whole is a retrospective gallery selection of twentieth century writings - sermons, prayers, poems -germane to the twenty-first century turn of events with their shocking reminders of our brokeness, our human condition - mismanagement of ourselves in relation to one another, issuing in unbridled and unhinging racism, sexism, tribalism terrorism, violence, corporate scandals, greed, war, rumors of war, upheavals in church and society - that shake the foundations of faith and order. The selections invite and encourage reader reflection and response as Christians, Jews, Muslims, citizens of the nation and the world ponder what is important in life, what we value and wherein is our hope. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - George MacDonald's poetry, fairy tales, fantasies, and fiction clothe his deep spiritual insights. His sermons, lectures, essays, and novels demonstrate his wide range of interest in literary as well as religious thought. MacDonald's letters, several biographies and anthologies, all published near the end of the twentieth century, show the remarkable quality of his life and his compassionate inner being. All of MacDonald's books are now in print. George MacDonald Exposes False Conflicts is the only book to bring the rich, healing insights of nineteenth century George MacDonald into the present so that they interact with contemporary religious and scientific movements and conflicts. MacDonald discovered that certain inherited beliefs contain hidden conflicts between Jesus and God, between divine justice and divine mercy, and between science and religion. This book offers George MacDonald's powerful, plausible, and enlivening ways to think about these relationships.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - About two thousand years ago, a great man who was renowned for forgiveness and magnanimity was betrayed and slain by his compatriots who feared he would become their King. To the chagrin of his murderers, he was soon hailed as a God and the momentous events that ensued paved the way for the birth of Christianity.The venue for this drama, however, was not Jerusalem as might be supposed, but rather the eternal city of Rome. It is a description of the founder of the Roman Empire. In a work stranger than fiction, Gary Courtney propounds that the Jesus of Nazareth that graces the pages of the New Testament is an entirely mythological personage, and presents a step by step explanation of how the beloved Saviour of the Christian religion entered the world from the wings of a stage.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your spouse was just called to duty. You may be a seasoned military wife who has endured deployments and separations before, possibly suffering silently. You may be the spouse of a Reservist, who never expected to be in a combat situation. You may be a newlywed, with no experience at all with the military. Regardless of your current position and experience as a military spouse, Encouragement for America's Hidden Heroes will help support you-by providing survival tips and techniques created by one who understands; one who has experienced it and knows that she will likely experience it again. The author created this book so that others may have a head-start on preparing for and successfully managing a long-term deployment.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The many subjects covered in this book make it interesting. It pertains to the emotions. You are sure to find it enjoyable, and a pleasure to read.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Wilderness Trail', is the journey of George 'Bubba' Hunt. He was the son of Frank Hunt, the Legendary Government Hunter and Trapper. It is a true story of a kid who grew up in the mountains of California. It is the story of the struggles and adventures of a wide-eyed kid who dreamed of far away mountains and places that he had never seen. It is a quest to find the 'Pioneer Spirit' in a modern world of shopping malls and freeways. It is the trail of adventures that lead to the remote Alaskan outback, and the reality of his dreams. The story will lift your heart, challenge your imagination, and move your spirit.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In The American Ali Baba, the author draws an amazing parallel between an ancient Arabic folktale and the tragedy of the current American Presidency. Full of intrigue and drama, both plots revolve around thievery, lies, deception, trickery and murder, all veiled in intense secrecy. Both stories portray central characters on greedy missions to amass a fortune, at the expense of others. The book presents an abbreviated version of the ancient tale and an overview of the American forefathers' intent and Bill of Rights. Finally, the modern tragedy unfolds through a clear, concise examination of the shadowy shenanigans of the American Ali Baba and his 40 conniving neocon thieves.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Eleven years in the making, My Beloved Friend, JUDAS will transport you into the last three years of Christ's life. Through the character of Judas, who becomes the pivotal figure of this novel, you will experience and feel the love, the anguish, and the passion that Jesus experiences. As you read it, you, the reader, will become Judas-you will be tom apart between being His best friend and being His betrayer. This story will tear at your very soul and will deeply affect your very life, but it will also rejuvenate and strengthen your faith in Jesus Christ. This book is the best medicine that every Christian needs after the 9/11 Attack. A must read for every Christian of all ages.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - DIVINE DESTINY IS A PATH NOT A PLACESoul Survival invites you to take a fresh look at corporate culture and your everyday work life. Author Lynne Leahy has demonstrated the power of Soul Survival principles for 30 years. ' I was as low as a human being can go: a welfare mom, broke, sick, depressed, uneducated, addicted to drugs, filled with fear, hopeless, and helpless. Now I am President/CEO of a successful company, a devoted mother, and grandmother. I love and am loved by a multitude of friends. I live most days filled with peace, joy, and a sense of divine purpose.'SOUL SURVIVAL IN CORPORATE AMERICA Shows:Financial success and spiritual growth are harmoniousThere's a special place just for youRigorous honesty opens the soul for spiritual guidanceGratitude is a soothing healer that transforms corporate cultureBeing true to yourself is a career pathIn Soul Survival mode, the corporate world is enriched by your presence and when you lay your head down each night you'll rest peacefully knowing that you are living a life of purpose and meaning. Soul Survival in Corporate America will help you find That Life--the life of your dreams.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Maria Magliani arrives home to a frantic call that her pizza restaurant in on fire. The saucy, recently-widowed entrepreneur speeds downtown to suspicious, smoldering ruins.On the scene, she encounters rugged, handsome Fire Marshall Clancy McClavey. The two exchange numbers.Clancy phones a few days later for two reasons-to report the findings from the fire, and to ask her out. But before their big, Saturday night date occurs; Maria discovers that she is at the center of two mysterious murders.A blend of faith, friends, and family speckle the battler-sometimes funny, but always engaging.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The suffering of the Jewish people during WWII has been well documented, but be have heard little about the lives of others during the war. Anna was an ordinary citizen growing up in prewar Poland. She graduated from a teaching seminary and was married shortly thereafter. The bliss of married life ended August 1939 when Polish troops requested that her husband report to the local armory immediately. She would not see him again for nine years. By early September bombs began dropping and food was scarce for her and her two-year-old son. Russian troops soon invaded and travel was restricted. Farmers were not allowed to bring their goods to market. Anna barely escaped getting sent to Siberia. Then the Germans became the occupiers and Anna for the first time became involved with the Polish Underground. She gets work at a German prison, but often cannot find bread to buy and she must live with the atrocities that are committed around her. The tide turns and the Russians pushed the Germans West and she must escape before they find out that she worked for the Germans. Finally the War ends but Poland is still not free.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Your stomach turns when televangelists make your faith look strange and irrelevant. You are bored with Christianity-light and empty New Age sentimentality. You want to plunge deeper into your faith, but don't know where to start. You mourn the lack of logical arguments in the conservative church. You are tired of embarrassingly shallow, syrupy-sweet Christianity. You are dissatisfied with what you are being told in church. You are willing to reevaluate your beliefs. You want to move to the next level. You thirst for more. This is your book. This is a refreshingly honest struggle. Summers looks at his life through the eyes of some of the world's greatest theologians. He writes in a conversational style that is at times whimsical, at times scholarly. He is open about depression, drugs, alcohol, and crises of faith, and he reminds us that there is an answer to life in the midst of all the confusion. One thing is clear: Summers rejects phony Christianity and is willing to openly struggle in front of the reader. He struggles with personal holiness and does not hide that from the reader. Along the way he gives needed help for those who want to have a clearer understanding of how to interpret the Bible, how to understand the Old Testament, Jesus, Paul, and some of the more difficult doctrines of the church. This book is packed with information and a first-class list of sources. Summers is unafraid to criticize his conservative evangelical roots, relishes asking the tough questions, and lovingly writes to keep us from being intellectually lazy. You rarely hear this type of dialog in a church setting. Imagine having a cup of coffee with someone who has studied Theology and still struggles with matters of faith. Imagine eavesdropping on his prayers and finding out that you are not alone. Also Available Bittersweet: Acoustic Piano Pieces. Summers plays original meditative music on a Yamaha Grand piano. Imagine popular piano music with a touch of jazz played on solo piano. Order Bittersweet. Compact Disc available from Infinity Studios at: paulasay.indstate.edu/bittersweet/. Second recording available soon.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The purpose of the Book of Revelation is to get the Church prepared for the grand finale-the second coming of the Lord. All the books of the Bible speak to you and for you, but only the Book of Revelation speaks about you. Revelation: 1:3 'Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. When John says, 'the time is at hand', he is urging his readers to be ready at all times for the last judgment and the establishment of God's kingdom. We do not know when these events will occur, but we must always be prepared. They will happen quickly, and there will be no second chance to change sides. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Internationally renowned clairvoyant and visionary Michele A. Livingston invited others to tell her about their direct messages from Heaven. These true stories will provide healing and reassurance to anyone grieving for lost loved ones and to those wondering about life after death. Angels and departed loved ones often communicate with us, from subtle signs to dramatic visions and telepathic messages. Not only do angels exist and protect us; when needed, they may even take human form! The author, known for her ability to see beyond the veil and receive messages from departed souls, adds commentary and reveals her incredible personal encounters. Miraculous Encounters will forever change your thinking about Heaven and uplift your soul for its continued journey in this world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dominic Amicci's Sicilian blood was up and he wanted the Tampa Bay Kid dead. Dominic also wanted his stolen money back. The Cuban cigar smuggling operation into Ybor City had been lining Amicci's pockets with easy money until the Kid's gang of street rats had interrupted the flow. While the Kid was away at his mother's funeral, his band of half-breed teens had made a mistake. Now everybody was paying for it. After Amicci's henchmen sunk the pontoon boat that the Kid and his friends lived on and started killing off the kids one by one, the Kid takes actions into his own hands. Soon everybody wants a piece of the Tampa Bay Kid: the nasty gangsters of Ybor City, Tampa Police Homicide Detective Dave O'Brien, the lovely television news reporter Laura Jeanette, and the meticulous and cunning hit woman known in the underworld as D.M. Under the unrelenting pressure, something is going to explode. Can the Kid bust out of the mean streets of Tampa Bay and find a new way of living Can he save his girlfriend Kim-Lu and his loyal mentor 'Doc', the retired professor The Kid's hope is spiked when running from certain death. He dashes right into the arms of Buck Running Cloud. Buck persuades the Kid to come to the high desert to find peace. Another journey unfolds - leading the Kid to a breathtaking wilderness and a way of living beyond his wildest dreams. Armed with his new experience from Camp Foley and Buck Running Cloud, the Kid returns to Tampa Bay to settle all accounts - saving the 'big bang' for Dominic Amicci. But nobody said it was going to be easy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'We would be happy all of us to know that you could be with a man that can give you the protection your soul needs. I meant what I said on our wedding night. I promised you that I would always give you the best of me. You must believe me, Luvey and you must believe that you will be in love again. For you to move on, Luvey, you have to love someone else. All of Emanuel's associates will agree with me that if we could turn this event around, we would. But, we cannot.' Jessica, The Untold Story.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the frozen Chosin in Korea to the DMZ in Vietnam the author brings some of the action that happen in Two Wars.He also tells about his time in the Presbyterian orphan home is Lynchburg Virginia.These are poems wrote in combat in Vietnam and fifty years after the fact he wrote about the Chosin Reservoir.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Murder on an international space vessel. Plundering the riches of an African nation. The first Court of Outer Space. A conspiracy of the greatest proportions, threatening to destroy mankind. These seemingly unrelated events weave themselves into a mystery that encompasses every continent of Earth and the far reaches of outer space. The United States stands on the brink of its greatest conquest yet, the arrival of a crew on Mars and the exploration of the 'Red Planet.' But powerful forces are at work to stop the West from 'reaching beyond.' The extent to which these forces will go to stop the conquest of Mars is unimaginable and unforeseeable, that is, to everyone but a small tribe of Gypsies in Europe.…