Trafford publishing apr 2012 (21 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are many people living on Earth who have come from a distant planet called Orbsey-and others who have come home. The price for the return trip was all memory of their time on Orbsey, but even their technology can't fully eradicate all memories. So many experience small glimpses of what could be a dream of their past lives on an alien world, but they are afraid to speak of them, for fear of being ridiculed. But the hidden burden of their experience cannot be denied. Stolen from Earth and forced to serve on Orbsey for at least five years, these lost children of humanity struggle to rebuild their lives upon their return to Mother Earth. Taken for research purposes, they were the subjects of Orbsien studies on the very human predilection for violence. But despite the methodology, the motives were noble: the scientists of Orbsey want to find the cure for violence. But two thousand years of observation and research have failed. Now, two Orbsien students have been given a grant to travel back in time to do a full-time study on Earth. These young aliens take human wives and settle into Earth culture. When they devise a plan to return to Orbsey with their wives, their plans become complicated by temporal issues: can these women from Earth's past adjust to life in its present-let alone the future on Orbsey These students risk it all in the name of love-proving that some things are universal after all.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Author Vincent Havelund's new epic work of fiction explores how Earth's development has been intertwined with that of a distant planet called Orbsey. It all begins in the year 1 and races to its conclusion in the twenty-fourth century. As the people of Earth looked to the heavens in search of others, the people of Orbsey were doing more than just looking; they were planning.In this first book of the series, the adventure begins when two cultures, two peoples, two worlds meet at long last. Thanks to their mastery of fourth-dimensional travel, explorers from Orbsey reach Earth-and neither planet will ever be the same. Humanity is still a young and developing race in the year 1. To the visitors, humanity is a barbaric and wild race. What must humanity think of their new guests In rural China, a bright, ambitious young girl by the name of Sun Li I dreams of a life of fulfillment and even love. But when she begins to dream of a long life-of 285 years-on a distant planet, she could never had imagined that what appeared to be a dream was actually memories of a real life lived on Orbsey. Sun Li is not alone. She is one of countless humans who would be integrated into Orbsien society over the centuries; while many chose to stay, some did return to Earth. This is their story and the first installment of The Star Series.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The least likely person is the killer, and no one is really who they seem.' So Jordan Hope tells his cast as they prepare to rehearse Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap. However, Jordan does not realize that, nearby, in the snowy streets of Gastown, a real murder has taken place. By the time the show is over, another will die and The Agatha Principle will strike again. In her fourth book featuring the Beary family, Elizabeth Elwood delivers another thoroughly satisfying collection. 'The Agatha Principle' is followed by seven cleverly crafted shorter stories with a variety of settings. In 'The Man in the Cage', a child falls into deadly peril at the 2010 Winter Olympics; a dramatic historical mystery dating back to the War of 1812 is featured in 'Tragedy at The Oaks', and the book closes on a delightfully light-hearted note as the Bearys visit Vancouver's Bright Nights and solve 'The Mystery of the Christmas Train'.With intriguing puzzles to challenge the reader and an engaging story of a charming heroine whose relationship with a Vancouver detective is as captivating as the cases they solve together, The Agatha Principle and Other Mystery Stories is a must for lovers of classic mystery fiction.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Patrick Rooney's debut novel is an explosive coming of age story for the Millennial generation, those who watched Saddam fall and New Orleans drown when they weren't old enough to drive, but not too young to think. Sixteen-year old Joe King struggles to maintain his first sexual relationship, but is driven to question injustices in his personal life and the increasingly violent world outside.Trust Fall is both a heartfelt story of first love and a philosophical search for identity, set in the heart of the California Central Valley. The rural beauty cannot blunt the sheer weirdness of high school life, a labyrinth of social politics, sneaky sex, church youth groups and marching bands that Joe must navigate. Hilarious, intelligent, and ultimately deeply moving, Trust Fall is a tribute to love, free thinkers, and music-and all the sorrows that accompany them.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For Rich Bishop, reporting to basic training for the US Navy was reminiscent of Dorothy leaving Kansas and ending up in Oz. The transition from civilian to navy life overwhelmed Bishop. In Nuts to Butts, he narrates excerpts of his twenty-two-year career-from basic training to retirement.In this memoir, Bishop tells of meeting a wide assortment of people and the problems they brought with them. He shares the good and not-so-good times of serving in the fleet, including dealing with the loss of privacy, becoming a team member, and keeping US warships in mission-ready condition and the crews in shape to play the mental games required in an examination- and deployment-laden schedule. Nuts to Butts describes living through basic training, working in the scullery of an aircraft carrier, serving duty as shore patrol, visiting exotic ports of call for liberty, climbing a plateau with shear vertical sides in Sri Lanka, living on the naval base at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, and making night dives among the sharks.Bishop provides keen insight into the life of a sailor, delivered with humor. He not only fondly remembers his service, but preserves the stories for all.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For Ethel Erickson Radmer, a child of the 1930s, life in Wisconsin was an adventure filled with imagination, fun, and curiosity. Hers was a simple life, without computers and cell phones. It was a time when people in a small town dropped in on each other to visit and paid their bills in person. It was a time when folks honored courtesy and neighborly affection. If you knew someone was in the hospital, you brought them flowers-from your own garden.Ethel grew up in a railroad town that bustled with supplies and troops for World War II. To a small girl from a small town, a Green Bay & Western Railroad passenger car represented nothing short of freedom. But Ethel found joy in the simple things-a playground for roller skating . a golf course made just for picnics and sled-ding (and swinging clubs) . nearby farmland and barns to explore . and a meandering river to quiet her heart.It was a simpler time, but Ethel Erickson Radmer was no simple girl. 'Walking the Rails is everything a good memoir should be-generously detailed, disarmingly frank, and emotionally moving. With wit, irony, and generosity of spirit, Ethel Radmer has woven a heartwarming and lush tapestry of growing up in a loving American family during the difficult days of the Great Depression, World War II, and its aftermath.'-Dave Wood, past vice-president of the National Book Critics Circle, former book review editor of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and memoirist.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is 1530, and life can be as dangerous as it is short, especially for a soldier. In the majestic capital city of Casile, Captain Arathin Briar is content with his life. After taking a beautiful bride six months earlier, he has just completed his training as a soldier when his peaceful existence is abruptly uprooted. Captain Briar has been called to war.In this age of kings, tyranny and injustice run rampant across the world. After a village is attacked just outside Casile, the country's foundation is shaken to the core. With little time to assemble a sizable force, Captain Briar and two other captains set out with a small army to gain entry to the village. But little do the soldiers know that they are about to uncover an earth-shattering conspiracy from an unknown adversary that leaves Arathin torn between his vastly different loves-his beloved king and the country he has vowed to serve and his loving wife and the unborn child she now carries.The Soldier's Oath is an action packed tale of warfare, conspiracy, and honor as a general and his brave soldiers fight their way out of a vast conspiracy that shakes their nation's moral foundation.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Holly Robinson has no idea when she purchases an abandoned waterfront resort in Florida that her life is going to change forever. She becomes the victim of bad juju when she finds a lifeless body lying on a kitchen floor and another victim left for dead in one of her cottages, and Holly begins to wonder what could possibly happen next. Now some of Holly's lingerie is missing, her beloved Aunt Tess and another guest have disappeared, and hurricane warnings have just been issued.Resolved to bring her aunt and guest home safely, Holly enlists the services of her ex-boyfriend, charter captain and official scum-of-the-earth, Quint Chambers. Along with the island cops, Holly and Quint stumble across the bloodied vehicle the women were last seen in, submerged in the murky mangroves of the intercoastal waterway. As the storm spirals out of control and takes aim for the resort, the number of missing people continues to mount and the list of suspects holds few names. But even though Quint is still carrying a torch for Holly, he fears his past has come back to haunt him, putting those he loves in grave danger.In this romantic tale of suspense, it is up to Holly and Quint to solve a complex mystery dangling over their little piece of paradise-before a killer strikes again.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When instruments are harmoniously joined together, beautiful music ensues. Just as in a classic symphony, life often occurs in phases, or movements. In his creative comparison Symphony #1 in a Minor Key, literary exegete Alan Block shares his philosophies on four movements reflected in his own life, each loosely modeled on a different musical form linked to the emotions of a life both fully lived and joyously celebrated.In the first movement, 'Sonata Allegro,' Block juxtaposes biblical stories with personal experiences as he explores the contradictory nature of what it means to leave home in search of another home. In the second movement, representing a slow march to and from the grave, he focuses his examination on the funerals of three very different people from a Jewish perspective. In strong contrast, Block presents a glimpse into his absurd daily world in the third movement, punctuated by jokes and commentary. Finally, he shares a celebration of life and hope inspired by the final movement of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony, encouraging others to be open to the sublime and realize that none of our worlds is perfect.Symphony #1 in a Minor Key shares one man's reflections as he offers a fascinating meditation on life, death, and everything in between.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Beverly has been called Poochie by her family that her father occasionally forgets her real name. She grew up in Nairn Centre, Ontario, a small community where everyone knew almost everything going on in everyone else's household. Even so, she still managed to have secrets. In this memoir, she tells the story of her youth, from her childhood through her teenage years.She shares her wealth of exciting and embarrassing moments from her life as a child, trying to learn how to be herself in a constantly changing world. She was a child obsessively dependent on her mother, to the point of having suicidal thoughts when she believes she has lost her mother's respect.With an open and honest mind, Poochie shares each childhood turmoil as it gets conquered and turned into a stepping stone for the next adventure in Poochie's Changing Daze-a story of the love and strength that a family gets from having each other.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When firefighter John Casey heroically saves an elderly woman named Mrs. Parker in a terrible fire, he has no idea that this one act will change his life forever.A mysterious letter arrives from Mrs. Parker's attorney, summoning John and his wife, Susan, to a meeting. The couple receives news they never expected. They are the sole beneficiaries of Mrs. Parker's incredible fortune, worth an estimated two billion dollars; they now own homes in Palm Beach, Boston, and New York.With all this money comes a new challenge. As Christians, John and Susan know they need to be responsible stewards; accordingly, they give to their church and to other charities. Yet as soon as they travel to Florida to look at their new property, strange things begin to happen. Unsavory men begin following them and, unbeknownst to the couple, their own servants are involved in monitoring their every move.As John and Susan, along with their best friends, Mark and Carol, begin to dig deeper into the Parker family history, they discover a sordid tale full of deceit, murder, demons, and angels. John and Susan must adorn the armor of God if they are to prevail over Satan's minions and emerge with their faith-and their lives-intact. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Domestic abuse at the hands of a spouse is a bitter reality that many men experience but are conditioned by society to hide. Abuse of men at the hands of women is something that does occur, but because of male pride and cultural conditioning, it often remains in the shadows.In To Hell and Back: My Life as an Abused Husband, author Kimber Broughton narrates the true story of Jonathan, a man who suffered a morass of abuse, psychological torment, and financial violation by his manipulative former wife, Stacy. This memoir describes Jonathan's twelve years of abuse-the hell he experienced, how he handled the cruelty, and how he was finally able to leave the marriage and overcome the after effects.This memoir tells one man's brutally honest story in order to share it with other men who are living through the nightmare of abuse. Detailing how to recognize the warning signs of abusive relationships and how to fight to get free of them, this book expresses that rebuilding pride and finding real love again after an abusive relationship is possible.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a stock market environment dominated by professional investors, A Few Good Eggs in One Basket öers a plain-talk approach to prötability by selecting and managing an investment portfolio of common stocks for an individual.Author Richard L. Gunderson, who has been an investor for more than forty years, outlines an enduring framework that improves the odds for the individual investor to exceed the performance of the market over the long term by buying good companies at bargain prices. He outlines what constitutes a 'good' company and how to determine when a price meets the test of being a 'bargain.' A Few Good Eggs in One Basket also helps individual investors by discussingwhat to look for;where to look;when to buy;when to sell; andhow many stocks to own.A Few Good Eggs in One Basket presents a prescription designed to take advantage of opportunities created by market overreaction to bad news and disappointing results. Gunderson believes there are always bargains at any time and in any market. The challenge is to consistently apply a disciplined approach to identifying the unusual and favorable opportunities and concentrating a portfolio on those stocks representing the best combination of overall quality and intrinsic value.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Meet Ruthie (née Ruthless): a world traveled rock, blues and jazz singer who has relocated to a new country, and when I say new country, I mean accents and chicken fried steak 'n BBQ red neck style country.She just wants to relax and relocate on account of the economy taking a dump in her other world. Ruthie just wants to ride, drive, sing and find Mr. Right. The brochures advertise this place as a paradise for someone with her interests so she goes for it. She moves across the ocean lock, stock and Harley to find a crazy new world she had no idea existed.The only good looking guy named Beau, in town, tries to intrigue and romance her. The situation is not as it seems at all. Ruthie finds herself in a dangerous and draining predicament that seems almost impossible to get out of. The man who is in love with her is not who he says he is. He lives a secret double crispy fried life that finally catches up with him in this sleepy little beach town and makes her life very complicated and very unhappy suddenly as she unravels the truth about him. The two faced truth.Luckily her powerful dear friend shows up with a quick change of plan to try to rescue and take her out of there and to where she is able to still accomplish her dreams and not end up the way Beau had planned for her since she kicked him to the curb. Beau's obsession is Ruthie. But Ruthie is Ruthless too.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is a perfect day for golf in Albany, New York. Amateur golfers Ed Michaels, Bill Moretti, and Frank Solis have just topped off their ideal day at the golf course with cold beers. As the trio heads to their cars in the parking lot, the men have no idea that their lives are about to change forever.After two burly men throw them into the back of a van at gunpoint and take them to a basement in a seedy part of New York City, Ed, Bill, and Frank each wonder what will become of themselves. With no clue as to why they have been snatched in broad daylight, Ed secretly speculates whether his gambling addiction has caught up with him. Bill wonders if his competitors are retaliating for his ruthless business practices. But it is when the kidnappers confront Frank that he discovers he is the target, simply because he works in a nuclear laboratory.In this political thriller, three men are unwittingly taken on a dangerous journey that leads them from upstate New York to the streets of Little Havana, where they are forced to face agents of terrorists with bold plans to steal some of our most guarded secrets. Only time will tell if Ed, Bill, and Frank can survive and prevent the terrorists from achieving their goals.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for From Change to Transformation and Beyond'I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Dr. Prakash and know firsthand of his passion and unique qualities in working with people. This book is a wonderful expression of his gift in understanding 'Transformative Changes' that unfold in each of our lives. I'm certain that when you follow the practices in his book you too will experience a deeper awakening and joy in the unfolding of life as it happens.'-Wade Lindstrom, Director of Coaching, Professional Education Institute'I met Dr. Prakash at a professional meeting im 2009. My life has never been the same! His life lessons and his introduction to mediation have been inspiring and touched my life in a very deep way. Just being in the presence of this man is transformational.-Dr. Jayne Gardner, Principal, the Gardner Institute, a training school for people wanting to become spiritual coaches'No one sets out to create an unsuccessful life. That goes without saying. But how to create a successful life is the journey of a lifetime. It starts with practice, practicing right relationship with the mind, practicing right relationship with the emotions; practicing right relationships with the present moment; practicing right relationship with inner and outer based relationships. So as you can see, a successful life is the natural by-product of a wise and transformative, well-executed practice. Dr. Prakash has written the definitive bible on transformational change. His wisdom offers us more than just the fine art of 'practice makes perfect.' He offers the transcendent gift of how to practice to realize you are perfect. Warning: This book contains the seeds of a transformational personal revolution. Read at the risk of creating a wildly successful life.'-Vaishali, author of You Are What You Love and Wisdom Rising, syndicated radio show host, and life management expert'Om Prakash is a very wise soul. He once taught a group of coaches at Mentor Coach to meditate. I walked away with the ability to meditate and an overwhelming sense of his passion and energy for life and giving. His keen intelligence andwarmth of character draw people to him. Om has had many successes in his life and the people he has touched are better for their contact with him.'-Anne Durand, MCC'The desire to become, to transform, has taken on new meaning in these tumultuous times. People are hearing the call to a more mindful life, a life of authentic and right choice. Dr. Prakash brings a rich background and strong voice to those who aspire for balance and the deeper meaning. Change is inevitable; how you move in change is not. Dr, Prakesh leads you on a path of centered practices designed enrich your personal journey.'-Deanna Stull, General Manager, CoachVille and the Center for Coaching Mastery.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - More than sixty-¿ve years after the bombing of Dresden and over twenty years after the reuni¿cation of Germany, Angela Thompson paints a vivid and passionate picture of her mother, Elfriede Richter (1920-1999), in Blackout: A Woman's Struggle for Survival in Twentieth Century Germany. This memoir, written from the point of view of two women-a mother and her daughter-narrates a story of this dark chapter in history. Thompson captures the essence of the time as she tells the story of her family's ¿ght for survival after Hitler's rise to power, followed by World War II, the catastrophic bombing of Dresden, the emergence of two German states, and the family's eventual escape to West Germany before the building of the Berlin Wall.Blackout tells how a family is torn apart ¿rst by two diametrically opposed political systems and later by great distance, as Thompson moves to the United States. In her search for understanding and universal truths, she presents a hauntingly personal insight into the heroic struggles of a woman who not only ¿ghts for survival but strives for dignity in her married life and the new West German society as it slowly emerges after World War II.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As a young American university exchange student in the early 1970s, author Robert Hodum found himself in the exotic and mystifying South American country of Colombia. The time he spent there left an indelible imprint upon his life and led him to a career in Latin American history.Journey back to a country torn by poverty and civil unrest, and travel through some of Colombia's most perilous and magical settings in conversations on La Playa. With candor and a good dose of humor, Hodum recreates all the sights, smells, and sounds of Colombia. He recounts the subterranean, dangerous world of the city of Medellín, its mist-enshrouded Cordillera neighborhoods, and the haunting characters of its urban landscape.In addition to his personal journey, Hodum includes an extensive glossary of important people, places, and things as well as cultural and historical information that are indispensable for any traveler to the country. He also gives a complete listing of survival vocabulary and expressions in Spanish that off er a deeper appreciation of Colombia, its people, and their language.Travel through Cordillera mountain ranges, mysterious jungles and deserts, and endure the travails of life on the road through one of South America's most exciting countries with Conversations on La Playa.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In The School of Sun Tzu, author David G. Jones offers a voyage of discovery into the world of competition and conflict. His book presents fresh thought on how issue management without conflict can be applied in today's complex world. The School of Sun Tzu carefully examines how the empire of China came into being, the leadership of its first emperor, and the role played by his learned academies - which gave us the Tao Te Ching and the Ping-fa by Sun Tzu (incorrectly translated as 'Art of War'). The concepts, values and practices that helped found China defined the greatness of the first empire. History knows of, but has not articulated the revisionist conspiracy of the second empire that worked so hard to discredit all the good that the first had achieved, while leaving it essentially intact. Fusing history, politics, philosophy, and motivational theory, Jones challenges not only conventional wisdom regarding Sun Tzu and Lao Tzu, but even some generally accepted aspects of Chinese history. It offers enlightening insights into a methodology as valid today for relationship management as it was centuries ago.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In From Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond, author Steven Carol provides a comprehensive understanding of Israel's foreign policy, as well as its historic relationship with East Africa.Carol conducted on the spot research in both Israel and East Africa for his analysis. He shows why a small, embattled nation, beset by mortal enemies from all sides, reached out and assisted other nations in another part of the world. Carol presents a deeper understanding of these issues: Historic links Economic and technical cooperation Military assistance Political developments The break in relations Historic developments since 1972 Pragmatic engagement The Entebbe Affair The Rescue of the Beta Israel Relations restored An Old/New friendSouth SudanFrom Jerusalem to the Lion of Judah and Beyond documents Israel's willingness to offer a far greater share of its limited resources to international assistance than practically any other nation, large or small. It provides a relevant political analysis of a unique approach to foreign policy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Extraterrestrial life has been a philosophical issue that has not been high on the priority list for scientific study. Since the UFO issue revolves around possible alien visitors, however, it is essential to determine if extraterrestrial life could exist and, if so, whether it could visit our world. In From Adam to Omega, author A. R. Roberts provides a comprehensive compendium of UFO phenomena, followed by his interpretations of how those phenomena relate to religious and historical texts.Roberts provides a commonsense approach and a logical evaluation of the most credible evidence available-evidence compiled by reliable researchers and investigators. He examines a plethora of questions:¿ Are UFOs real ¿ Were extraterrestrials involved with ancient civilizations ¿ Are aliens abducting people and performing strange tests and examinations ¿ Does the Bible reveal evidence of extraterrestrial visitation ¿ Did the US Air Force really retrieve crashed UFOs and alien bodies ¿ Are the military, the government, and NASA hiding the truth ¿ Is there evidence of an alien agenda From Adam to Omega presents thought-provoking and interesting information as it examines the evidence to determine what is fact and what is fiction. Roberts offers a unique perspective on the UFO mystery. …