Xlibris apr 2003 (6 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Grassroots Clippings from Oklahoma Green Country is a collection of essays and political commentary in the form of editorial letters appearing in the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise over a period of 12 years. They chronicle the political events of the times, mainly the Clinton presidential years, as seen through the eyes of a diehard Democrat living in a Republican stronghold. Passionately partisan, they present a folk narrative of history for political 'junkies.'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Yperman wrote the first surgical treatise in the common language of his home in Flanders. It was the first by a northern European beyond France. His teacher was Lanfranchi and his contemporary was Henri de Mondeville, both of whom had carried into France the doctrines of the great Italian surgeons, they who had attended the rebirth of surgery in Europe in the High Medieval Era.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Day 88 1,130 trail miles north, Ward Peak, Northern California 'Boy that was a long way up!' exclaims the day-hiker, a mile or two from the road. 'Where are you coming from ' 'Oh, Mexico,' I say coolly, and saunter on by. Faced with the prospect of a nine-to-five job, Natasha Carver instead decided to walk from Mexico to Canada. She followed the Pacific Crest Trail 2,658 miles through the wildernesses of California, Oregon and Washington encountering rattlesnakes and bears, and learning to survive with her own company. Based on her journals, Walking Down a Dream is a humorous account of despair, excitement and resolve. The book describes a geographical and personal journey through desert, snow, blisters and rehydrated pasta, and introduces several eccentric characters, including Staggering Willy, Wonderwoman and the Wolfpack. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What qualities and talents do you need to lead and transform an organization In this comprehensive view of transformational leadership, the author argues that successful leaders focus on developing a clear set of values, purpose, and meaning for their organization. They identify an inspiring vision and set direction for the future. And they build a culture and community that supports and strengthens the rapid development and implementation of effective strategy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this inspiring guide to self-discovery, spiritual medium and healer Carole J. Obley leads you in an enlightening journey of healing and empowerment through helping you connect with your intuitive awareness beyond your five physical senses. She shows how you can use the power of your thoughts to understand and heal karma from your past lives, speak with your angels and guides, 'tune' into the spirit world and attract prosperity. Personal experiences of the author and intriguing revelations received through direct communication with the spirit world make Embracing the Ties That Bind: Connecting With Spirit a must read for spiritual seekers everywhere.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'It was in the time before war, when penny candies and quarter movies anchored our lives.the years were longer then, long enough to accommodate one's dreams. I lived in that time and beyond, staring through the night blackness into a world as infinite as my own. It would be years, many years it seemed, before I understood my world then was as fragile as the butterflies, which were already disappearing, and as ephemeral as the penny jaw breakers and double feature movies. The Cold War with its Cuban missile crisis, and threats from the Soviet leader Khruschchev to bury us, assaulted me in ways I was not prepared for. If wisdom followed age, I was confident I would not be blindsided again. I was prepared for anything and soon convinced myself of my newfound sophistication. That is, until the sudden disappearance of Ollie Magnusson, when again the lines of real blurred. I don't believe I refused to see what was occurring. I just missed the clues. Plain and simple.' And so begins the tale of life, love, and loss in the small town of Swanson Lake. A suicide, an impending indictment, and a mysterious disappearance provide the backdrop for Hal Moffat's maturation in rural upstate New York in the years following the Korean War. Amidst it all, Hal grabs frantically at what is quickly disappearing before him, retreating into his world and that of his passion, Opal Magnusson. But when his pursuit for her love meets with unexpected results, Hal's world comes crashing down, and the town's least likely candidate emerges as the hero.…