Iuniverse jun 2010 (101 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Everyman Poet provides an exceptional look through the eyes and mind of author Jeffrey M. Russo, inviting you to join in his personal experiences, thoughts, and emotions. These are all heartfelt tales of people, beauty, love, and humanity that he has encountered throughout his life and travels. Some of his poetry will make you laugh, while others will take your emotions to the depth of sadness. These poems aim to provide you with an overall sense of happiness as you read through the pages of Russo's life. With Every Second That I Can I hold her face within my hands In the darkness of night and tell Her that I love her like no other. I look into her eyes to see a Youth riddled by my heart and Watch a love tinted in sorrow And a strength I've never seen before. The silence that falls on my words, I understand all too clearly with My mind, but my heart just doesn't Want to let go. For she is beauty and perfection To me, and one day I'll have To watch her leave, until then Though I'll love her with every Second that I can.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Rick Solomon sits in the Miami Federal Correctional Institution, and the only thing he can think about is how the audacious Rachel Tolar and her friends falsely pegged him as a rapist. When he's set free, he's a different man. He's been degraded and beaten in prison, and he wants someone to pay. He starts by going after Rachel's girlfriends. After seeing what is happening, Rachel boards a cruise ship named Redemption to escape a deadly confrontation; she has no idea that Rick is waiting for her. And neither of them knows that Ross Leblanc, a veteran of the Miami Shores Police Department, is also on the ship with his seventeen-year-old daughter, Kim. Ross's co-workers have sent him away on a sabbatical to get some rest and relaxation, and they hope that maybe he'll find someone special. They have no idea what waits for him on board. This will be one vacation that no one forgets. Enjoy a dangerous adventure with a surprising conclusion in Cruisin' With Vengeance. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Identity obesity-the excessive and inappropriate collection, retention, and sharing of personal information-tends to escalate over time, as people share and mismanage more details about themselves in various places. Like overeating, it can be extremely hard to reverse the effects.This behavior forms the root cause of an identity theft epidemic. Despite the dangers, consumers and companies handle personal information carelessly, without understanding the risks. Consider these startling statistics:¿ In 2009, more than eleven million people were affected by identity theft, which was a 10 percent increase from 2008.¿ The majority of victims don't detect identity theft until three months after fraud occurs. It takes some people years to discover that something went wrong.¿ Stolen wallets and documents account for 43 percent of all identity theft cases, which shows that theft doesn't always involve technology.¿ In more than 50 percent of all identity theft cases, the victim knows or has done business with the criminal.Businesses will lose millions of dollars a year because of identity theft, and fraud will destroy families and individuals. But you can trim your identity fat with a proven program that allows you to understand risks, identify bad habits, and implement best practices with an Identity Diet.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How does a business create strong brand loyalty when there is so much competition for customers' attention and needs In Belonging Experiences, author Jean-Piere Lacroix explores the trends that impact how consumers connect with products and services while outlining a new model for brand engagement based on more than thirty years of leveraging the power of design thinking.The strategies outlined in Belonging Experiences provide businesses with easy-to-understand tools that lay the groundwork for a successful brand-engagement initiative. With timely examples and case studies to illustrate key points, Lacroix introduces the Beginning Experience concept that can unleash the full potential of advocates for brands, allowing for greater visibility and loyalty through third party endorsements and referrals.By understanding how consumer needs are evolving, creating an experience to meet these needs, leveraging technology, establishing an employee value proposition, and engaging employees to live the brand promise, businesses can create a successful experience for their brand that will truly resonate and connect with consumers and positively impact the organization's bottom line.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Review for Richard Beeson's previous novel, Seduction of a Wanton Dreamer:'Captivating.readers will undoubtedly be drawn in by the appealing protagonist.and the author's descriptive writing, which makes vivid both physical scenery and the characters' physicality.an enthralling read rife with creativity.' Kirkus DiscoveriesMore praise for Richard Beeson's previous work:'Seduction of a Wanton Dreamer is an enjoyable, character-driven story .a rich work of magical realism . Readers should enjoy this symbol-heavy, richly detailed fantasy novel.'ForeWord Clarion ReviewWhen former Secretary of Defense Chandler 'Stonewall' Kean turns up dead on his ranch in New Mexico, Ring Zero, the Pentagon's new top-secret spy agency, sends two of its agents to investigate.Only Stonewall's head is found, with a mysterious brand burned into his forehead and a domino stuffed into his mouth. There is no sign of his body. How could anyone have gotten close enough to such a heavily guarded, high-profile person to kill him Who could have breached his defenses, beheaded him, and disposed of his body, completely undetected And what was the motive-personal or political The Ring Zero agents assigned to the case are cryptanalyst Achilles Smith and field agent Perly Lyman. As they follow the thread of the murder to its source, they inadvertently uncover a network of international intrigue involving some of the most powerful people in the world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A down-to-earth landscape artist from Detroit, Patrick Slavich returns to the family home in the northern Michigan town of Ironwood, where his greatgrandfather settled many years ago. Afterdivorcing his wife, Patrick looks forward to his return to his family's home, because it's where he will be able to relax and enjoy the unspoiled natural beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The millions of stars that glisten up against the black velvet, that coat the oh so silent night. The crispness in the air that is so rich, one could almost drink it like a cool refreshing glass of water after a long hot day in the heat of July.One day, Patrick stops at an antique store to have his palm read, the man reading his palm seems to be getting a lot of facts about his life right. But how could he have known these things, will his predictions for the future come true Soon, a sinister family secret reveals itself, altering his memories of the past and threatening his future. Jacob White, the palm reader, is a supernatural force from the 'old country' who has preyed upon the Slavich family for centuries. Now, he returns to eliminate Patrick and everything that he holds dear. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Small Orbs of brilliant light, Mystical Mount Shasta, Aquarian Age schools inthe center of the Universe, interdimensional travel, and the survival of the humanrace are just the beginning. Join Forest Waters and Aurora Collins in this visionary adventure.Are you really ready to find out \* Find out who the Ancient Brotherhood of Light consists of, and what theircritical mission at this pivotal moment of time in Earth¿s history is.\* Learn what part dreams play in activating our super-conscious awareness, andwhen the past and the future become the present.\* See where the evidence that Earth has been visited and populated by beingsfrom other star systems is, and who they were.\* Why are small Orbs of brilliant light appearing to many all over the planet atthis time \* How should we be preparing for the coming great shift The Cosmic Clock isticking.Find out as Forest and Aurora enter a secret portal and travel interdimensionally to the great schools of light, where Aquarian Age keys are safeguarded.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Six hundred years ago, Chinese ImperialPhysician Lord Liu Chun dedicated his life to finding cures for common ailments and solving the mystery of longevity. Today, modern researchers continue to pursue cures for the same ailments. Currently, experimentation is being conducted on the same substances that Lord Liu identified six hundred years ago!For centuries, the Liu family has guarded the secrets Lord Liu discovered about healthy living and disease prevention through experiments he conducted in order to ascertain the most effective treatment of a wide range of diseases and health issues. Recently, Dr. Liu Hong Zhang, Lord Liu's twenty-fourth-generation descendant, published a portion of these family secrets in three tomes-Lord Liu Chun's Enhancement of Life, Your Lifestyle is the Cause of Disease, and Beware of Medicine.Dr. Liu wrote the books despite opposition from family members who didn't want him to reveal the secrets. His vision was to share the family's wealth of knowledge, and the three books disclose a tenth of Lord Liu's research. The words of Lord Liu Chun and his twenty-fourth-generation ancestor, as well as the Liu family recipes, formulae, and history that appear in Lord Liu Chun's Secrets of Longevity are taken and translated fromthese three books.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ann Millan shares the story of how she helped her daughter, Robin, move past the many challenges of severe autism in Autism-Believe in the Future. Her first goal was simple; she wanted to stop the screaming, running, and self-injurious behaviors that her daughter exhibited.For ten years, Ann was told by professionals that she needed to accept Robin's disabilities. Not one to give up in the face of adversity, Ann finally found quality professionals to help her. Ann knew education and therapies were Robin's priority, but self-image and socialization became her focus. Ann also knew Robin's inappropriate behaviors were unacceptable in society. Ann and her husband, Bob, became Robin's case managers and Robin progressed beyond their wildest dreams.Autism is not a one-size-fits-all disability, so focusing on just one intervention did not lead Robin to successful adulthood. Many steps had to be taken along the way to get her successfully to her goal! Parents and autism professionals must work together, developing quality support and services that are cost-effective-so we can all believe in the future for our children.Today, Robin has two jobs, lives in her own condominium, drives her own car, and is a part of her community. This is her story.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this soul-searching memoir, Possibilities: A Search for Personal Liberation, Dr. Ronald J. Sheehy, highly respected scientist, teacher and educator, unlocks the door to personal liberation. The key, he observes, is to think critically - to examine, to explore, to question, and to have the courage of your convictions. The memoir is an examination of these principles in his life - the contributions of his parents, his alma mater, Morehouse College, and significant mentors.The civil rights movement provides a backdrop to his firsthand account of the importance of this transition for his generation. His commentary on the leadership and philosophy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, President of Morehouse College, provides insight into the philosophical underpinnings that inspired and motivated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Morehouse alumnus.His journey from a curious kid, interested in scientific things, to a respected molecular biologist, is an inspiring story of determination and triumph against obstacles and challenges. He discovers the path to transforming the mind - to probe, to inquire - is a spiritual quest to fulfill God's plan to discover the mysteries of nature and the universe.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-five-year-old Lizzy thinks if she keeps her eyes closed all the way, then maybe what she is experiencing will not be real. Her mother, who has always been her rock, is about to die from cancer. As her mother takes her last breath, Lizzy-who has never truly been on her own-steps into the unknown and begins a new life.In the aftermath of her mother's death, Lizzy's inner strength is tested, as the dysfunctional secrets her family has managed to hide for years suddenly begin to bubble up-revealing the imperfections of those she loves and admires. As Lizzy slowly realizes that her family may not have the emotional fortitude to unite after death, she heeds her mother's advice and decides not to trust the people she thought she could trust the most. But when her father shows up on her doorstep and reveals the promise he made to her dying mother, Lizzy must decide whether to forgive him for his past mistakes even as she attempts to resolve the conflict that surrounds her family.As Lizzy journeys down a path to a new awareness, she must overcome emotional obstacles in order to finally grow up.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In his second compilation of poetry, Kashmiri-American poet Maharaj Kaul explores the shimmering emptiness of modern life.From the author of Meditations On Time and Inclinations And Reality: The Search For The Absolute comes an exciting new book of poetry, The Light Through The Woods. In it the poet bemoans how modern man has sacrificed his inner freedom and natural joy in living by creating and believing in the present culture of materialism and technology. He believes that man is born with inner freedom, joy, grandeur, and grace but as he grows up the existing culture corrupts him to realize these powerful elements. He strongly urges man to spiritually reconnect with nature to regain his soul.The poems also celebrate the poet's stunningly beautiful birthplace, Kashmir, India, and express his joy in reminiscing about his childhood there as well as his sadness as he contemplates the wastefulness of its political struggles and the tragic dispossession and diaspora of his people, Kashmiri Pandits.The poems also reflect on the drama of human condition and the search of the human values.A visionary collection of poems dreaming of man regaining his natural inner beauty.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twenty years ago, young Andy Boone shared an absorbing and unforgettable experience with his fifth-grade sweetheart. Now, laden with sadness and guilt, he searches in vain for the young woman and her family. The search begins when he crashes his car into a prairie fence in East Texas one rainy April morning in 1992. Little does he know that this chance blunder is destined to have repercussions far beyond the deep scratches on the rear of his car. Inexplicably, he will be drawn back to this spot again and again.Andy's search is complicated by the seeming anonymity of the woman he seeks. It is also burdened by distractions arising from his career and his entanglement with the FBI. They regard him as suspect because he's snooping around neighborhoods asking questions. Still, he pushes on, but he is growing weary and afraid. Just the plain mystery of it all-the inexplicable absence of even the tiniest clue as to her whereabouts-threatens to strangle his dedication. Even more crippling is the beating he takes from his own internal confusion: guilt, sad memories, and difficult questions. Now, a frightening picture is emerging-something unthinkable has happened to the family he seeks.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Carlson Veitch has experienced entirely too much rejection in his life, but when he receives an offer to teach physical education at Kipling Secondary, he thinks his life is about to turn around. Little does Carlson know that a family mystery, a gaggle of impossible students, and a villainous boss are all ready to stand in his way-just as he is about to reach his destiny.Carlson's new career lasts exactly two days. After teachers organize the largest strike in North American history, Carlson joins an army of angry educators and soon realizes that no textbook ever taught him how to cope with parents who throw tomatoes at picketing teachers. After the strike ends, Carlton returns to the classroom and, in his spare time, rejuvenates a relationship with Lisa-the woman who broke his heart and then moved to Peru. As he scrutinizes how many XOs she writes at the end of her letters as a way of determining whether she still loves him, he grows disillusioned with teaching; one student after another tests his patience.As Carlson wrestles old ghosts and new obstacles, he wants to find the meaning of life-but will really settle for just a little happiness instead.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Land of Opportunity and Other Fictions is a collection of related short stories that tell of a time long gone, when immigrants from Slavic countries arrived in America on boats in droves. Told in intimate detail, these stories portray the families who settled in the coal regions of Pennsylvania and the hardships that they endured as their communities grew to become burgeoning towns full of families. Times were tough as they forged their way in the new country. To many immigrants, America was not the land of opportunity. Many died because of the coal mines. Many died of influenza, but more than that, they found themselves fighting a war where the European soldiers against whom they fought were often family from their native countries.Among the stories are many memorable characters, like Nicholas Noble, the interpreter and mediator between the captain and the passengers on the Carpathia, a ship that brought many immigrants from Eastern Europe to America. The ship is notable in that it saved the few survivors of the sinking of the SS Titanic from the cold northern seas. In the end, the Carpathia was destroyed by German torpedoes, and Nicolas Noble along with it.Through these heartfelt and vivid stories, the experiences of the Eastern European immigrants and life in the coal towns of Pennsylvania will come to life.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1889, a young boy receives a complete set of handmade golf clubs from his father's friend, the 'Patriarch of Golf,' Old Tom Morris. The clubs, imbued with seemingly mystical powers, are passed down through the ensuing generations of the MacCoren family.In 1962, Ian MacCoren qualifies for the British Open Championship using these very clubs. While others scoff at the use of such ancient implements, given the evolution of golf technology, Ian's game makes believers of the golf world. Opponents like Gary Player and Arnold Palmer test the youth's steely nerves as he attempts to accomplish the impossible and win the British Open Championship as an unknown amateur. Even as Ian shocks the world on the golf course, family tragedy and personal disaster offer additional obstacles in Ian's quest for the 'Claret Jug.'Discover the birth and evolution of golf, the inception and development of the British Open Championship, and grab a front row spot in the gallery for the dramatic conclusion of Claret Dreams.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paul Yaris is an aging hit man assigned to do one last job. He must go to a small town in the south of France, track down a rogue agent, and eliminate him. When he sets out on his mission, he knows what he must do. But on his journey, he discovers that the path to his redemption lies in the soul of a terminally ill, blind little girl named Amelie. The goodness and light that radiate from Amelie change Paul and makes him realize that there are greater forces in the world than evil.As he hunts for his target, he is troubled by the thought of continuing down the path to completion of his last job and of the consequences his actions will have on Amelie, her family, and the small village where the agent is hiding. Now, Paul must make one last attempt at finishing his task and saving his soul.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Every parent dreads the moment when his or her child gets behind the wheel for the first time. We wonder if they will make the right decisions, embrace safety rules, and look out for others. But with the right kind of driver's education comes knowledge that can last a lifetime.Linda Azarela is a certified driving instructor who has taught thousands of teenagers and adults both in the classroom and behind the wheel for over twenty-five years. For petrified, stressed parents who wish they had a reference book and a dual-control brake while teaching their children how to drive, or for teenagers who want a fun and easy way to learn the basics of driving, Azarela shares an entertaining step-by-step guidebook that combines catchy rhymes and special methods with practical information while educating drivers how to¿ decipher traffic signs, lights, and roadway markings¿ park perpendicular, parallel, on a hill, and at an angle¿ make proper left, right, and three-point turns and left turnabouts¿ pass other cars safely¿ prepare for emergencies.For those ready to leave their fears at the side of the road and drive confidently, this guidebook shares easy ways to cope with the age-old predicament of learning how to drive and-most importantly-survive.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A revealing tale of loneliness and camaraderie, dissonance and intimacy with hospital staff, and pain and triumph as one man struggles to reclaim body and spirit after a devastating accident.'-Ed Boyd, Ed.D, psychologist and educator Frank Garfunkel, dynamic teacher, activist, and sports enthusiast, slammed headfirst into the wall of a squash court. Suddenly a quadriplegic in a rehab hospital, he found himself facing the existential absurdity of total helplessness. Unable to write about his experiences, he documented his ordeal in a series of probing conversations with longtime friend, Jay Clark. Ironically, Frank, a professor of special education at Boston University, devoted his career to waging battles for the rights of the disabled. Fate catapulted him into the greatest challenge of his life. In twenty transcribed conversations, Frank spoke with Jay about a neurological system in chaos, 'You're operating a puppet, and the puppet is you.' Following a three-month hospitalization, Frank returned home, relieved to be in familiar surroundings but facing endless attempts to regain control of his 'Everest/Death Valley' life. His conversations with Jay reveal daily encounters with vulnerability, bewilderment, and depression but also with laughter, gratitude, and love. Walk of the Centipede is the story of a fiercely independent man faced with utter dependence. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Magical light creates stunning visions in Alexander Wainwright's landscape paintings. His most recent painting, The Hay Wagon, is a marvelous, moonlit scene, with an old-fashioned hay wagon dominating the foreground, with a beautiful, unearthly glow. Yet, at the pinnacle of his career, he is about to lose his muse. Not everyone appreciates his work. Rinaldo, a conceptual artist, mocks Alexander's bourgeois love of beauty, believing Alexander's success proves that the universe is chaotic and absurd. Determined to undermine, humiliate and ultimately destroy his rival, he defaces Alex's painting. Alexander brushes off the attack, but soon he has a frightening vision of misshapen, human-like creatures. These trolls start appearing in his art, and he is beset by questions. Who are these ugly beings Has he lost both his light and his art The creatures lead Alexander to journey from London to Venice and from Toronto to New York as he seeks to understand their meaning. He meets many people, each with a story to tell. Meanwhile, Rinaldo waits in New York City, intent on settling a score in The Drawing Lesson.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Gerry McCarthy hit the headlines in 1996, he was the man at the center of a five million dollar dope bust, the largest grow-op takedown in Canadian history. But when he hit the big city as a small-town teenager many years before, he was as green as grass. The story in between is a unique and winding journey through the vibrant, revolutionary years of the twentieth century.A Man of Substances looks unblinkingly at McCarthy's invention, reaction, and folly over a life on the less sober side of the law. This memoir explores McCarthy's journey, from a guitar slung across his shoulders to handcuffs around his wrists. In between are the exploits of one of Canada's marijuana cultivation pioneers, at turns resourceful and rash, sincere and sardonic, hardworking and hammered. He is paperboy and pot dealer, secret keeper and raconteur. He's a devoted suburban family man with a pound of weed in the second car.Both entertaining and educational, A Man of Substances reflects the times and the culture of the world in which he grew up and explores that world's folly and its shadows with equal candor.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Young witchlin Filly Tucker has a problem. In order to earn her wand, she must master her basic spells before her tenth birthday. In a cozy cottage where she lives with her Grandma-a famous witch extraordinaire-and her ornery magic cat, Tabasco, Filly struggles to get even the simplest spell right.One afternoon, as Filly arrives home from rolling down grassy hills with her friends, she discovers a large cardboard box outside her front door-waiting to transport her to the home of the terrible Twissle twins, known for their unruly, madcap lifestyle and obnoxious spells. As the Twissle twins rely on their horrid personalities and crazy tricks to create green meatballs, coax a dozen Canadian geese to soar around the chandelier, and convince a cat who thinks he is a cowboy to ride around the room on the back of a flying Dalmatian dog, Filly realizes she should have paid better attention while learning her spells.Filly quickly learns that it is up to her to make things right, but she needs to master her spells first. Only time will tell if Filly Tucker will ever earn her wand.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Take a walk with a man named Ben C. Benson as he travels down the old, winding, dirt road of life and death. Mr. Benson has thirteen appointments that he must arrive at on time. He meets a man named Mr. Parks, and together they travel a road that nobody knows about; a road of life vs. death, a road of creation vs. destruction, a road of love vs. hate, a winding road of GOD vs. Satan.Walk down the same road that leads you from antiquity and into the future.Will Mr. Parks escape from his past and does Mr. Benson hold the key to his future Together they walk down the old, winding, dirt road; all the way from the Garden of Eden, onto the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and into the futuristic Earth in the year 2020. Some people say, 'The past will repeat itself.' If this is true, then what does the future hold for Mr. Benson and Mr. Parks Take a walk down the old, winding, dirt road with the thirteen appointments in time. Sojourn with Mr. Benson and Mr. Parks to find out the truth of what lies upon the road of life. The question is my friend: 'Do you want to know the truth '.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book was especially written for spiritual people on a spiritual journey that are receptive to a little poetic philosophy along the way. People that are drowning in a sea of false accusations, riding high in the saddle but can't stand the horse, have big money but low self esteem, living in sin and enjoying every moment, or living right but feeling bad can personally relate to many of the poems in this book. People that are in the throes of affliction but refuse to surrender, this book will become your amen corner while provoking reflection and deep thought. When the big party is over and all your fair-weather guests are gone - this book helps clean up the aftermath. The scrapes, scratches, and healed wounds of life inspired the author to poetically encourage and guide readers through the emotional swampland of tomorrow and fear no evil. These poems do not imply that the road is not rocky and the sky is not cloudy nor will the sun brighten your every day. This book is not intended to eradicate your storms but only to become your umbrella. with only a couple microscopic leaks.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Who is the author Just one of the trillion plus members of humanity who has placed her footprint on the Earth, to stand toe-to-toe with centuries of Earth's past and present successful, famous and infamous inhabitants. Hmm, who judged their competence We are who we are, and no one knows us better than we ourselves. But, do we actually know who we are Why we are Who we think we are She wonders.Why does she love to write in a form not universally accepted-Poetry She doesn't know. She doesn't write as the poets of old. She writes for today, her day and age, hoping her efforts will be received in the spirit in which they are delivered. Be assured, her words have been painstakingly chosen. They set a tone of pathos and humor to cajole, inspire, teach, challenge. Some poems are controversial; offered not to provoke, but to stimulate thought, awaken souls, tweak minds, set aflame every reader's imagination, stir emotions, share life experiences, offer fresh points of view.Come, journey with her; see if she lives up to her own personal writing motto:'Plant seeds and keep the blossoms in bloom. Challenge! Entertain! Educate!'. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We often hold a different view of ourselves than what we project to others. But it is during times of inner reflection that we see the truth of our being, for better or worse. Instead of fearing the exposure of our true self, we should embrace it and fully appreciate the depth and breadth of our character.A Reflection of Life's Image explores the unique relationships we have not only with our inner spirit, but also with the spirits of those around us. Through vivid imagery and stunning verse, Edward Parrish Jr. brilliantly captures how we as humans hide our true selves, yet secretly long to reveal our real personalities.Parrish's poetry uses images of nature to convey human emotions, thoughts, and actions. In his title poem, 'Reflections,' Parrish compares a flower to a soft-spoken word while 'Learning' uses autumn to create a colorful composition that exposes the moments of nature as it surrounds us. In addition, Parrish examines the seasons of life with those of nature, crafting a lasting tribute to this intricate connection.With a gift for translating emotion onto the page, Parrish has created a deeply moving poetry collection filled with depth. A Reflection of Life's Image will fill your mind with peace and open your heart to the human condition.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For many business owners, navigating a path to success can be compared to walking through a minefield. New business owners - as well as those operating mature businesses - often face unexpected problems at every bend in the road. Confronting these challenges need not be as fraught with worry and confusion as it may appear. Ken Boyar, a business consultant and CPA with more than 25 years of experience will guide you through some of the more common problems entrepreneurs face. Through his examples, you will learn not only how to avoid common mistakes but how to gain the tools you need to fix problems that may have already occurred. This primer on the 'do's and don'ts' of business operations will help set you on the path to mastering your own small business.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What if you were called upon by the king of the leprechauns to rescue Santa Claus from the wicked Banshee of Raven's Point The two bravest nine-year-olds in Ireland, their equally courageous greyhound, and five leprechauns are ready to embark on a very important mission-to save Christmas for everyone.After renewing their willingness to once again be Rescueteers, Nanny Reilly, Ned Franey, and Henry Daly soon discover the Banshee and her skeleguards are on high alert awaiting their arrival. Even worse, she has installed a wish-blocking device that surrounds the entire Banshee's Cradle. Suddenly, all the Rescueteers' wishes and their magical shillelagh-waving are worthless. What will they do As they attempt to liberate Santa and punish the almost comically wicked Banshee, the Rescueteers soon realize that they may never return from their mission to the Banshee's Cradle.In this charming and magical adventure story set in the Irish mythological world of leprechauns and banshees, the Rescueteers unearth secrets and a deep underworld woven beneath of the Banshee's Cradle-secrets that have the power to affect all of them . forever.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reply to Oblivion, Donald Patrick Redheffer's new poetry collection, presents poems covering over two hundred subjects, including aging, wit, democracy, flattery, love, poetry, religion, and war. Every effort has been made to retain those forms that characterize unforgettable songs of the past. Although rhythm and rhyme are critical, meter has been manipulated for artistic impact. They aim for a place where sense and sound merge into the beautiful and true.The poetry addresses issues of the head and the heart, exploring philosophy, government, and human nature. It revisits old ideas in an effort to make them live in a way not seen before. The poet's mind wanders, not knowing where it will alight.Milton and His KindShelley, Keats and TennysonWith voices made to lastHave been replaced by charlatansWho cry - freedom from the past.Freedom from excellenceIs the hallmark of their craft.Great intellects are rarely foundIn an artistic overdraft.The minds who might thrillThe thoughtful and the wiseAre seldom seen in poetryFor the world has passed them by.What passes for verseAssaulting our mindIs unworthy of a raceSpawning Milton and his kind.…