Westbow press aug 2008 (22 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Frazier Douglass has camped with a motorcycle for over ten years and quickly learned that it's an inexpensive way to travel. Increasing gasoline prices now make motorcycle-camping a viable vacation option for an increasing number of people. It's easy to experience nature, travel and camp comfortably in state, national or private campgrounds.Douglass shares his tips on camping gear, including sleeping bags, sleeping pads, kitchen supplies, cooking and many other items, which can easily be packed on a motorcycle without a trailer or a chase vehicle. He shows how to pack these items safely when riding with a travel companion, and how to use the supplies in the campground. He provides crucial information on how to stay dry in wet weather and how to stay warm in cold weather and presents solutions to dozens of practical problems that might be encountered when camping on a motorcycle trip.Comprehensive and organized, Lightweight Camping for Motorcycle Travel summarizes the preparation that should be done before taking an initial motorcycle camping trip, goes through each step of the trip, and provides practical information and advice. Douglass addresses issues critical to every motorcycle camper, sharing the wisdom he has acquired in his travels.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When cantankerous old Alfonse Sweetzer is found murdered in the art room of the Wyleyville Public Library, the list of suspects could include this whole Maine village. His rude and arrogant behavior has made him the least liked man in town.But topping the list of suspects is library director Jessie Tyler. Not only does she have the means and the opportunity, she has a powerful motive. Two years ago her husband was mowed down and killed by Sweetzer while the older man was driving his robin egg blue Cadillac. Sweetzer was given a slap on the wrist by the court, and the man continued his hazardous driving habits, while showing no remorse for his actions. Before the death of her husband, life had been close to perfect for Jessie who lives at Killdeer Farm, her dream house in the country. Inherited from her grandparents, the farm takes her back to better days when she shared it with family. Jessie can't let Sweetzer get the best of her even in his death. With her neighbor Cassie, the two attempt to solve the murder before Jessie or her son is hauled away in handcuffs.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Surrounded by Angels shares the deeply compelling story of a mother, father, and their tiny baby daughter, and their journey through grief and eventual acceptance of comfort in the face of death.In December 2004, Angela Amoroso and her husband Drew suffered an unimaginable loss. Their prematurely-born infant daughter, Isabella, dressed in a tiny snowflake outfit, died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) while in Angela's arms. As the horrible news spread, Angela and Drew could barely function as they tried to come to grips with the tragedy. Eventually, they worked their way far enough down the path of grief to realize that Isabella's passing could fulfill a deep calling for them to help others. Becoming stronger each day, they continued to make Isabella's premature birth and transition into eternal life an opportunity bring deeper meaning into both their lives as well as the lives of others. Their inspiring story will teach anyone suffering a loss to accept that love knows no bounds.Baby Isabella's life ended much too quickly, but her short life left an enduring message. Every time a lonely soul realizes that all things are possible, even in the face of heartbreak and unthinkable loss, her spirit lives on.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - MOTION is a compilation of the personal stories and spiritual challenges of twenty-eight authors who share over fifty timeless essays comprising real-life experiences, life lessons, and spiritual insight.Kristie McCrary is the founder and executive director of Velo, a community of young, progressive women who share a common bond to move forward with purpose and fulfill their God-given destinies. Women from all walks of life will be able to relate and apply these life-changing principles written by ordinary people who have overcome extraordinary odds while living authentic, Christian lives. McCrary has compiled essays that plunge into the heart of relevant issues, demonstrate how to navigate life through Biblical verse, and touch on topics that encourage self-reflection such as:singleness, motherhood, romance, character, friendships, life's mishaps, and just everyday challenges, one episode a week with food will have you laughing, crying, encouraged, and wanting more.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With elements of suspense and emotion, The Dream Warrior is designed to capture the imagination as well as to provoke serious thought and reflection about one's life. It continually asks the question: 'Does a man have but one destiny ' How does a man or woman get to be the person they become What unknown forces determine what a person feels; what a person thinks; and what life a person gets to live How does a person handle their thoughts and feelings How does a person handle the adversities and challenges that they face throughout their life And when a person reaches the 'September of their years', what gives them satisfaction when they look back at their life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - France, 1346. It's been seven years since thirteen-year-old Karima's father left to claim his inheritance in his childhood home of Ankara. Without him, Karima and her mother have struggled to survive on their poor farm in southern France.Not knowing if her father is alive or dead, the strong-willed Karima goes against her mother's wishes and sets off for the seaport at Marseille, determined to travel to Ankara and find her father. In Marseille, she meets two orphans, young Clarisse and her brother Gilles, an accomplished thief, who accompany her onboard a ship bound for Byzantium. Yet the Mediterranean world is a dangerous place, and the intrepid trio must tread carefully. They tangle with pirates; join a caravan on the Silk Road beset by sandstorms and bandits; and fight hunger, loneliness, and religious persecution. But they are about to face the most dreaded peril of all: the Black Death. Will Karima survive and find her father, or is her fate sealed in this treacherous foreign land Rich in historic detail, Hidden in the Next Step is a moving tale of one girl's courage and strength against impossible odds.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imagine being trapped with thousands of sharp objects in a giant washing machine spinning at high speed and being forced to hold your breath until your lungs threaten to burst. That's what it is like to experience the effects of a tsunami firsthand. In Rising Above the Wave, author and sailor Ed Muesch chronicles his and his wife Helen's terrifying experience resulting from the tsunami on December 26, 2004, at Phi Phi Don Island in Thailand. Ed and Helen were walking the beach that fateful day when they spotted a white foam line on the horizon. Unable to outrun the wave, they stood firm and bear hugged until they were buried beneath it. Swept underwater, across the island, and out to sea, they were miraculously rescued by a Thai fisherman. Helen was unconscious after the first wave and barely survived. Their survival on Black Sunday is overshadowed by Ed's guilt over his inability to save those struggling in the sea around him. Hearing them calling for help and watching them die haunts him daily. Relive this unforgettable experience and Ed's ongoing effort to overcome the effects of this life-changing event, estimated to have taken the lives of 3,000 people.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Father Ted Caldwell, Rector of St. Christopher's, an inner-city parish in Connecticut, has helped his parishioners by investigating many problems they have experienced. But when Sandra Mahoney, a woman with whom he has gone through previous clashes, asks him to search for her missing daughter, Rachel, he is reluctant to take on the project. Rachel, a massage therapist, disappeared three months earlier after a bizarre murder of one of her clients.Police have reached a dead-end in the case, and Father Ted does not feel he can shed any light on Rachel's whereabouts. However, the compassion he feels for Ms. Mahoney, who is agonizing over the disappearance of her child, slowly draws him into the situation. The police lieutenant investigating the homicide shares inside information with the priest, and with the involvement of his aunt Kate, Father Ted enters into a full-blown investigation.Father Ted finds himself involved in a series of frightening events, culminating in a tragedy that brings his efforts to an end. However, after receiving more important information, he reluctantly resumes his investigation. Circumstances spiral out of control with explosive results, revealing the truth behind Rachel's disappearance and her client's murder.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wrestling with the Goddess details the candid, personal journey of one man's struggle with a debilitating and chronic illness, the insurmountable challenges he faces and his eventual realization that first and foremost, he must believe in himself.Most human beings strive for greatness in their lives. Azeem Kayum's only wish is to be normal. After suffering a spinal cord injury at birth that results in severe neurological damage, he must begin to deal with a disability that impairs his verbal and comprehension skills, and also leaves him with the inability to reason and process information quickly.Confronted with constant social, academic and physical challenges, Azeem must frequently remind himself that he is not a quitter and soon learns that his pure zest for life will help him overcome countless obstacles. Without realizing it, he begins to achieve greatness through hard work, courage and a dogged determination to not only survive, but also thrive, despite all odds. Azeem's story is an eye opener for those who consider themselves normal and undoubtedly a wonderful inspiration for others with disabilities.Azeem's message is simple. Reach for the stars. They may seem far. Persevere and you will get there because anything is possible with the right attitude.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - '. and my embarrassment was indeed a sight to see when the obvious occurred to me: that I could presume, in twenty lines, to distill the Beauty of God's most Phenomenal Behind .''. so should you see me doing research on the street, please walk slowly by and let your bottom speak, perhaps I may divine that elusive definitive rhyme, in the vibration of your Magnificient Behind .''. Eyes! Eyes that took me, suddenly! Unprepared! Beyond the Auction Block. Serene eyes, sacred and hypnotic as the flames that burn yonder at the Witch Doctor's hut .''. but she walked on by, and of course I turned to watch her go .'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Note from the Author: 'This book has been titled Memoirs of a Monarch because the butterfly has special significance for my family. After my husband, Bob lost his sister he would refer to her memory as the Monarch butterfly. The Monarch would perch upon the flowers as he gardened. He never wanted to let her memory die. So when we lost Bob, Annie and the grandchildren memorialized him as the Yellow Tiger Swallow Tail. These two beautiful butterflies have always flown together and we believe that the memories of this brother and sister will remain with us forever.'Note from her granddaughter, Erica Kates: 'Doris Tulcin, known to her family as Dugie, one of the founders of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, mother and grandmother, recounts her inspiring story in Memoirs of a Monarch. She is a monarch in the truest sense of the word whose guidance and love have affected the lives of so many. This book is named for the family's famed butterfly story and a tribute to the heroic and strong leadership of Doris herself.'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Salim Abbas, a student from India, is sent to Chicago by his family to further his education. A fervent Muslim, he has difficulty adjusting to living in American society and is drawn into an Islamist terrorist cell - one of a growing number across the United States. He becomes one of them and now must do as commanded by his Imam to bring honor and respectability to his family.David Anderson, a young middle level manager, working to climb the corporate ladder, is caught in a struggle to balance the challenges of difficult economic times at his company and the wish to spend more time with his young family.Simon Weiss, a charter pilot, relocates to Chicago from Atlanta after a nasty, bitter divorce. Broke, angry and frustrated, he tries to rebuild his life - and takes the easy way.Rendezvous is the story of how the lives of these men randomly intersect, ultimately meeting head on in a final, horrifying, act of terrorism that shocks the world. Again.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Peter Newman is the good one. He's the one who follows the rules, gets good grades, and leads an exemplary life. Then one day his high school girlfriend says, 'I might be pregnant.'Peter's story begins as war clouds are gathering in Europe. His uprooted family makes the arduous journey down Route 66, winding from Chicago to L.A. New schools, new friends, and new adventures are set against the developing war. Peter survives the war years as he matures, falls in love, and discovers the exhilaration of sexual activity. Unrestrained exploits result in adult-sized problems, and our teenage hero struggles to overcome his misfortunes.In a narrative filled with anticipation, humor, and the emotional torments of youth, Peter Newman's loving family provides encouragement as they continue to remind him-It Could Be Worse.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A mysterious giant of a man with no memory or past appears in the small town of Birchwood, Maine. He immediately meets thirteen-year-old Mary Whitney who hasn't spoken a word in more than a year. Who is this visitor Why are some people frightened of him What key does he hold to the mysteries enveloping this community Vain, shallow characters dominate the town's social structure. Mary's mother has spent a lifetime in the grip of alcoholism. Mary's father is seldom at home. Albert Hicks, an overweight deputy, suffers from feelings of inadequacy. Robin Cohen, Mary's new schoolteacher, harbors feelings of separation and isolation. The town's sheriff, Louis Cranston, struggles with his own inner demons of guilt and loss that reach back to his early childhood. These are only collateral symptoms of the darkest secret of all that's locked behind the silence of a young girl. The key to the mystery may rest with the body of a murdered man found on the shores of the black lake from which the stranger appeared. The fate of a girl, a town, the world, and perhaps heaven itself are entwined within the dark secret that lies at the heart of Birchwood.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When teenagers John and Alvetta married in the 1950s, many predicted that their marriage wouldn't last. Early on, however, they made promises to each other that would see them past their 50th anniversary. Although this book focuses more on the last two years of Alvetta's life and her courageous bout with cancer, flashbacks throughout show how two determined teenagers became successful citizens through their love and faith in each other. Written during Alvetta's last two years, John's daily journal, poetry and flashbacks engage the reader through joy and triumph, pain and faith during the arduous end of life journey. Alvetta is not just a tribute to a wonderful lady, but an insight into the strength and courage of the human spirit when faced with adversity.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Throughout my life, I have probed more than one hundred homicides, including fifteen death-row cases, whereby I helped save six men from execution. My cases have included a retired teacher whose dismembered body was hidden in a trunk; a pedophile who killed a sixteen-year-old and got away with murder because he was an informer for the police department; an attorney who held one of his elderly clients hostage; and a Cuban fry cook, Luis Diaz, who was unjustly convicted and imprisoned as a serial rapist for twenty-six years. But And Justice for All is more than individual cases; it is also about the corruption and callousness of many officials who were and are major players in our justice system. This book is about my searching for justice in Florida; but based on my extensive reading and experience, I believe that circumstances are similar elsewhere in our country. This story is about my successes, as in the Louis Diaz case, and about my continuing challenges, those cases I have not resolved to my satisfaction. I do not believe in the concept of failure because, even as a child, it has never been in my nature to quit. I have fought city hall and won. I know what one person can do to challenge the system. -From the Introduction.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - These pages contain many well founded thoughts that can help establish your guidelines to success. To start you off, each chapter is introduced by the success formulas of Mr. Douglas Blankenship, which are deeply embedded in his experience.- Tony Robins, Success and Motivational Speaker Motivation is kindred to spiritual inspiration and faith. Faith and belief are high on his list of events that are present in the inventory of highly successful people.- Robert Schuler, Inspirational Leader and Speaker This collection relates motivation to a spiritual place under the Sun. It is clearly a guide for the success oriented individual striving for a life fulfilled with personal and professional excitement.- Patrick J. McCool, International Motivational Speaker.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is the compelling story of a young girl from Poland who escaped to Russia by retreating with the Soviet Army ahead of the German invasion during World War II and spent the war years in Central Asia in the Soviet Republics of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Her experiences growing up as a teenager in these difficult circumstances are vividly described. The story continues with her immigration to the United States and her perseverance to assimilate, learn to speak English, complete her education and become a Registered Nurse. The author goes on with a delightful account of how she met and married her husband while both were in school and relates amusing details on raising a family while following her husband, a Regular Army Medical Officer, from one assignment to another. The memoir concludes with the author eventually going back to school to obtain a Master's degree and develop her own career.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Silent Note tells an intriguing story of an old piano that conceals a daunting secret; a tale of a young pianist, who, in her era, struggled to choose courtship over her first love music. But her own fate is about to be discovered when an antique collector, Maria Weisman, rescues the aging piano from an auction, nearly a century later.Sadly, a sudden illness takes young Maria. Left behind is her husband, John Weisman, and Melissa, his four-year-old daughter. Melissa, after a year of grieving with her father, finds comfort when she aspires to become a pianist. Whiles she plays on her mother's old piano, she strikes a note that reveals a love saga, hidden for decades. The spellbinding mystery leads John and his daughter on a journey to seek answers that may hold the key to their future happiness.~ Look for Return to Kingston, the sequel to The Silent Note.After solving a mind-baffling mystery, a sense of calm brings peace to John Weisman's life until suddenly, a new discovery takes him and his fianc? on a romantic journey to seek answers hidden in Kingston's past.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As the turbulent 60's began to fade into the calmer 70's, a coterie of young singers, songwriters, musicians, artists, and poets began to congregate, musically on the stage of The New Bijou Theater - the Springfield, Missouri nightclub that would become the loose-knit group's home. What started as an informal weekly gathering, quickly morphed into a formal band. Dubbed the Family Tree, they became a favorite of the local counter-culture, as well as a continuation of the tradition-rich, Springfield music scene - which, until recently, included the Ozark Jubilee (the nation's first televised country music show). Though unprofitable at the time, they stuck to their guns and their original songs. When a rough tape of an early Bijou gig caught the ear of music mogul, John Hammond, it culminated in a 26-song studio demo, which caught the ear of A&M executive, David Anderle. The group signed with the label, changed their name to its present moniker, and whisked off to London to record their debut album under the tutelage of Glyn Johns.The album contained 'If You Want to Get to Heaven'. Their subsequent album, recorded in rural Missouri, contained 'Jackie Blue'. Both songs remain staples on 'classic rock' radio.By the early 80's, the Ozark Mountain Daredevils found themselves right where the Family Tree had stood a decade before - in Springfield with no record deal. They did, though, find themselves with legions of loyal fans around the world. Amidst personnel changes, personal turmoils and a cornucopia of tales from the rock-n-roll highway, the next twenty years were spent 'on the road'.Though continuing to write, they could garner little interest among the rapidly modernizing music industry - a situation many long-haired, long-named hippie bands of the 70's find themselves in. Their music, though, lives in the hearts of their fans.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On an early November morning, a killer strikes, his victim a prominent member of Congress. Before investigators identify the perpetrator, a second congressman dies. Both men were members of a sensitive oversight committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. When it becomes evident that a serial killer is targeting that select group, the president approves the acting FBI director's recommendation that they appoint a task force to manage the investigation. The FBI director selects an old friend, Inspector Conor Gifford, the Chief of the Office of Special Investigations of the Virginia State Police, to command the task force, hoping that an outsider will divert the growing media outrage away from her besieged agency. Before the pursuers come to grips with the case, a third victim, a committee staffer dies. Gifford learns that the victims were responsible for creating the situation that resulted in their deaths. His case grows more complicated when he discovers that a second killer is operating within the chaos created by the first.…