Xlibris mai 2004 (11 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I met a LadyFull beautiful, a faery.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mary Pope is a very spiritual woman who lives on Spirit Island with her husbandMike, on the French River in Ontario, Canada. Her long time friendship with theOjibway Indians has met with its share of adversity that she now must overcome asall the residents of the region prepare to battle the evil that has chosen to invade theirpeaceful existence.Add to that the actual spirits who have always inhabited her island and a strong teamarises that is ready to face whatever comes along as they prepare to bring everyonetogether to overcome their differences and face the impending danger as one.'Ms. Bishop creates a powerful testimony to the possibilities that exist when we breakdown our religious barriers and work together as one people; one life force.' Steve Hart, author of 'Eden Found'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Life, Death, & the Faces and Places Between is a collection of 57 poems created over six years, between 1997 and 2003, expressed from the perspective of a man in his mid to late twenties. The poems examine life and death through various poetic styles and viewpoints, probing into territories, both familiar and uncommon. The book tackles a variety of subjects: From hate crimes to love ballads, from surviving cancer to surviving 9-11, from nature to the nature of man: all set against the backdrop of what it is to live in these unpredictable times. It¿s a reflection of the world and encourages the reader to look beyond the surface for greater meaning. The poems were inspired by first hand experiences, observations of others, and thoughts that seemed to spill out upon the page. It is a fascinating and vulnerable exploration told through poetry. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Geologist David Hastings and his partner make a significant oil discovery in the Venezuelan rainforest. The discovery is adjacent to Angel Falls, the world's most pristine waterfalls. Although David's company, OilQuest International, publicly proclaimed that every effort was being undertaken to minimize the environmental impact of the project, David finds another unit within OilQuest is working on a covert development plan known as the Angel Falls Option. David's early jubilation over the oil discovery is further dampened by the sudden death of his partner under highly mysterious circumstances in Caracas.While probing both the death of his partner and the secretive details of the Option, David and his family become the targets of unknown assassins. The first attempt on their lives occurs in Plano, Texas. Fearing for their safety, he bundles his family off to Weekapaug, Rhode Island and then flies to Venezuela where the truth about the Option and the death of his partner are ultimately revealed. David takes on unusual enemies and allies as the action unfolds, commencing with a fierce struggle in the rainforest and ultimately the final confrontation in Dallas.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Fisherman's Son, set on the rustic and rocky coast of Gloucester, New England's oldest seaport, is a tale of legal and emotional conflict, passion and a peoples quest for justice. John Palermo, Sicilian by birth, was sent by his dying Papa, alone and terrified, at the tender age of ten, to live with the Amicos in Gloucester. Accepted by a loving family and taken in by a community, wedded to the sea, John grew to cherish and finally to defend his people against those forces who would steal their rights and their dignity. The Fisherman's Son is a legal thriller with riveting courtroom confrontations where good and evil stand in stark contrast. It is also a love story, in depths both tender and compelling.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Danny O'Malley, a fairly decent amateur golfer, is tricked into selling his soul to the devil in exchange for a promise of winning the richest prize ever offered in a professional tournament: Five million dollars! A history of the game and many of its greatest players is interspersed throughout the story. Why do people from every culture attempt to master this cruel game when there is so little chance of success For example, can you name a great Italian golfer Trust me, my friends. There are no great Italian golfers. In the spring, when the first bold blossoms of bougainvillea splash down the hillsides of Sicily in a glorious crimson tide and gondoliers ply their trade along the romantic canals of Venice, a young man is more intrigued by the upward slash of a signorina's skirt than the downward slope of a green, and more beguiled by the lie that rests on her lips than the lie of a dimpled white ball in the fairway. The English, self-deprecating and stoical, are as emotionally suited for golf as they are for espionage. They know the fairways and greens are as duplicitous as any double agent and will ultimately betray them. It is not a question of if, but a matter of when. For years, Nick Faldo was the personification of a golfing machine, an assassin of par whose deadly game struck fear in the hearts of opponents. His sponsors tried to humanize him to enhance the sale of their products. On rare occasions, an involuntary twitch in the shadowy recesses of his stiff upper lip created the fleeting illusion of a smile. But their feeble attempt to cast the dour Brit as Prince Charming fooled no one and was as futile an exercise as painting a happy face on the Sphinx in order to alter its enigmatic essence. Still, in fairness to 'Sir' Nick-recently knighted by Queen Elizabeth-it should be noted that as tournament prize money has escalated to astronomical levels, the Americans and Europeans have also developed a decent impersonation of Faldo's English sc.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this uniquely-written novel memoir, first-time author Steven Rivellino daringly delves into the lives and the minds of three very distinct men as they sail the world on their various voyages of discovery. The book's protagonist, also named Steven, is a young, easily-influenced college student, dangerously on the verge of manhood. While onboard the Norwegian liner , he meets Percy, a somewhat flamboyant British gentleman grandly seeking wealth and good fortune; and Archibald,-an author and historical lecturer nearly thirty years his senior-whose lifetime search for acceptance and love inevitably leaves him in circles. Together, they set out on their journey to circumnavigate the globe. Unknowingly, however, they are destined for an epic adventure of great challenge, learning, and naked self-discovery. The events of the world clearly define their roles - and along the way, their unique relationships evolve from initial denial and great distrust, to a close and dynamic bond- never-before expected; forever true. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Through the kindness of the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People in Jerusalem, the Editto Sopra Gli Ebrei, issued in 1775 by Pope Pius VI, has been made available. This work includes the text of the entire document, which contains all forty-four statutes in English translation. Images of the document in its original Italian form are provided.The book addresses the historical context and the issue of authority as it relates to the Papacy. Also included is a close reading of each statute along with commentary. The conclusions deal with core questions concerning the relationship of the Papacy to the Jewish community and its consequences. A section in the conclusions contrasts the requirements of the Editto to general principles of the Enlightenment.In addition to the Editto itself, primary sources are quoted throughout the work.A 'Key to the Work' is provided as an aid to readers.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Barbados a toddler shrieks in pain from a jellyfish sting.In Hawaii a child sees a black kite in the sky just before she dies. The cows have come home to bite. In America newly elected President Glenn Forbes is handed a terrible legacy from his predecessors. Across the Atlantic outbreaks of Foot and Mouth and Mad Cow Diseases are taking a toll on England as public demonstrations grow violent. Despite a vote of no confidence, Prime Minister Alistair Cain refuses to resign over a reported military alliance with Russia that is jeopardizing Great Britain¿s relations with America. Something sinister is a work, but what Only George Goater, a bumbling, drunken Englishman, and General Howard Kingsman, an American war hero, can sort it out as they embark on wild and often hilarious investigations in England, Barbados and Hawaii. When George Goater is forced to retire, he expects to live a peaceful country life. He does not expect to be strong-armed by CIA agents or to find a strange woman living at his father's farm. He would never dream of mixing with the rich and famous at an exclusive Barbados resort or winning the love of an aristocrat. In carrying out a top-secret mission for the President, confirmed bachelor General Howard Kingsman expects to quickly and quietly resolve the problem threatening his country. He does not expect to confront the long buried sins of his youth, and he certainly does not anticipate falling in love with a subordinate.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The First 72 Hours is the seminal anthology of the perspectives of public and private sector leaders who came together after September 11, 2001 to design more disaster-resilient communities. Under the umbrella of the Suburban Emergency Management Project, these leaders learned from national experts and one another that all disasters are intensely local at first and that most communities are 'on their own' immediately following disaster impact--often for as long as 72 hours. This new awareness mandated updating strategies to improve disaster preparedness, particularly in light of the threat of terrorism. A wide gamut of perspectives are laid out in the book, including those of doctors and hospitals, city managers, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, American Red Cross volunteers, hospital accreditors, the media, business managers, utility companies, emergency managers, public health officials, academics, and elected public officials. In their own words, these individuals convey the importance of learning how to map the myriad organizations involved in local disaster preparedness and response; analyzing, refining and rehearsing local disaster roles; and getting to know individual personalities when in specific roles. The First 72 Hours is an essential resource for professionals and private citizens alike who want to know what kinds of questions must be asked and answered to better prepare their communities to survive future disaster. 'There's a special providence in the fall of a sparrow. If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all.'--Hamlet V, II,William Shakespeare.…