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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Teenager Marie Marcette knows she's in for the sweltering combination of heat and humidity of the local climate when her older brother wins tickets to a resort in the Philippines. She doesn't count on meeting hunky Julian Summers, a guy that instantly grabs her attention with his intelligence and polite, fun demeanor. Marie's surprise at the unexpected intensifies when the tour boat she's on crashes, and she and twelve others are stranded on a deserted island, cut off from civilization. Beyond the normal hunt for goods to sustain themselves, Marie, Julian, and the others must deal with a mysterious forest from which some fail to reemerge. What kind of evil resides there As members of the group vanish one by one, interpersonal struggles mount. With families broken, friendships strained, and love questioned, the remaining group members, including Marie and Julian, struggle to overcome their plight against the mysterious surrounding horrors. They bond together in a shaky truce, united in their quest for survival. As dreams start to fade and hope rapidly crumbles, their old lives become a thing of the past. How can Marie and the others escape the unknown horrors of The Island.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Over the next twenty years, practicality and efficiency will be two of the biggest components of how we define energy sources, and we will need to fully understand our individual pivotal role in this transformation. David Nelmes makes the process virtually effortless with his groundbreaking work, The Rewards of Making Energy-Efficient Choices. Drawing on his vast experience as a home energy inspector specializing in heating and air conditioning, electrical wiring, and interiors and insulation, Nelmes is fully qualified to show you how to live a greener and more efficient life without sacrificing the normal comforts of home. Nelmes offers firsthand insight on how energy conservation, along with the use of solar, wind, and fuel cell technology, will help us all steer away from using foreign fossil fuels. With a straightforward and easy-to-understand style, Nelmes gives you specific advice on how to convert your home and your car to become more environmentally friendly, affordable, and resourceful. Accompanied by illustrations, charts, helpful photographs, and numerous Web site references, Nelmes covers topics such as Energy efficiency and conservation Best methods for heating and cooling Efficient hot water creation Renewable solar and wind energy Domestic power for your vehicle In addition to reducing your impact on the air, water, and soil, The Rewards of Making Energy-Efficient Choices will help you go green by spending a little green today and saving a lot of green tomorrow.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is a dark day in the forest when teenagers Matthew and Sue Robert discover unfamiliar surroundings while playing in the woodlands where they live with their father. As they spot a bright light they move towards it, hoping it would help guide them. But fear washes over them when they meet a stranger in the woods. The man said the teens were expected, according to an ancient text. Although alarmed they follow him deeper into the forest, where they are introduced to a great wolf named Quasar. Quasar asks Matthew and Sue to find six magical objects, which will remove an evil spell placed upon him by the witch Xaviera. As they journey over this magical land, Matthew and Sue must answer riddles and solve puzzles in order to find the next object. Can they complete all six steps within twenty-four hours Who can they trust on their quest to help Quasar Travel along with Matthew and Sue in this special forest, experience magic and magical creatures: dragons, unicorns, centaurs, dwarfs, elves, and fairies, and help save Quasar and the Eye of the Serpent.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I Chose Death. is an inspirational story of one man's struggle through the very dark times of dealing with drug addiction and family tragedy. What brings us to the edge of life where we feel like our life is not worth living anymore The most important discovery that he made was that when he put God first in his life, he finally discovered the true meaning of the grace of God. Due to his deep involvement in his local community and because he is a professional motivational speaker, he wanted to share his story to inspire others to feel hope even when times may seem hopeless. I Chose Death. will inspire readers to take charge of their lives, finding the positive path to survival by putting their reckless past behaviors behind them. The path to a better life is filled with tough lessons, Marty Byars shows you how to take those lessons and make a positive difference in your life and the lives of those around you.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Groomed by his father, former National Football League quarterback Sebastian Brody, Hugo Brody is a natural athlete with a cannon for an arm and a wealth of raw talent. When Hugo joins the San Diego Chargers, he delivers-manifesting win after win for his team. His performance on the field exceeds expectations. His performance off the field becomes more legendary by the day. With his flashy persona and good looks, Hugo pursues a luxurious lifestyle of drinking and partying that offends his father, who warns him that his sin and betrayal could ignite some bad karma. Hugo is unnerved when strange events occur at his mansion. He relies on his behemoth bodyguard to protect him from everything, including the most obsessive fans. As society incessantly fuels his arrogance, stardom consumes him. Hugo turns to a cast of characters who inevitably steer him downward. Someone is seeking to destroy not only his career but him as well. Hugo soon learns that the higher one rises the further and faster one falls.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Quest For Immortality is an intriguing tale of an estranged family reuniting and healing. It is a journey of discovery, love and forgiveness. The main characterhas known only regret and loneliness for many years. He, slowly, changes and basks in the power of forgiveness, kindness, and love from the people he thought despised him.This story spans several generations, family traditions and beliefs. Charkey is the narrator of memorable events and lessons.In the midst of the main story line there is a touching love story. A love lost through death is kept alive by the passion and power of being a soul mate. This novel affords its reader the observation of two young boys being transformed into men. A gruff old man that they had just met, turns out to be the perfect mentor.The reader is provided the opportunity of seeing things through their innocence. Reading A Quest for Immortality, each individual can identify with one or more of the issues. It is an experience that brings tears, smiles and laughs.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - God, Love, Bread and Wine ¿ and Heaven on Earth is a collection of poems written over the past forty years by Ivano Vit. The author has won three American poetry anthology awards over the years. Many of his poems have been dedicated to friends and family members who have inspired him to write these poems. Interspersed throughout the book are beautiful photographs of his beloved Santa Barbara that are inspired by not only his love of photography but also by his interest in the architecture of his much-loved city. His writing has been published in various books over the years; this book contains the most important poems from his over 40 years of writing poetry. He has a deep love of writing and connecting words with God and God's people.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1987, Michael Daluz, a black U.S. Army veteran and college student with a 3.6 GPA, is nearly beaten to death by a mob of white men as he and his friends leave a local off-campus bar. His act of self-defense, and the arrest and imprisonment that follow, will change his life forever. Harboring a hate, Daluz enters prison in 1988. During his incarceration, he witnesses a miracle and experiences an inner transformation. But his misfortunes are not behind him, and his faith in God prepares him for life-altering battles. A near-fatal, work-related accident leaves him severely injured. Daluz challenges his employer in a civil lawsuit while he fights for custody of his young daughter, Bella, and he doggedly pursues his doctorial education. During a time in his life, Daluz had done it all. He lived the champagne-popping lifestyle, visited fancy night clubs, owned a nice house, and drove expensive cars. But during his twenty-year journey, he realizes what is important. Based on true events, You Gotta Dance is one man's story of spiritual awakening in the face of crushing hardship.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The World is Around You, but You are in Your Car is a work of fiction wrapped around an essay that describes an American problem-the relentless pursuit of the perfect life-and its negative consequences that adversely affect progress and behavior toward the rest of the world. 'I want it, and I want it now,' with its shortage of self-restraint, has been taken to levels not reached before, and the insidious ramifications are eye-opening: the easy disposability of people or principles if these should obstruct the path to the perfect life, the mental depression from the strains of struggling to keep up with neighbors, or the isolation from reality as people become more and more comfortable in their plush living rooms and cars. The tale brings history's great philosophers together to sound an alarm and talk about ways to slow the relentless pursuit. They have already debated the relevant issues with each other; here in this story, their role is only to inform us of their conclusions. They discuss the external and internal controls that restrain the pursuit, agreeing that internal control, involving individual self-regulation, is more effective and desired than external control, primarily because of its greater conduciveness to freedom, the crown jewel of this civilization.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the second volume of this exciting mystery series, the Haskell grandparents, Abby and Josh, take their four grandchildren and two friends to Medora in the beautiful North Dakota Badlands to help Aunt Gracie and Uncle Clyde run the C&G Ranch. But little do they know of the summer adventure that awaits! At first, life at the ranch couldn't be better. Responsible thirteen-year-old Audrey becomes a good horse trainer while her twelve-year-old brother Denny and his friend, Randy, can't stay out of trouble. Denny's twin sister, sarcastic Jenny, and her eleven-year-old friend Missy learn to take care of each other. Enthusiastic eight-year-old Ty continues to be a source of fun and amazement. Together, the kids form the Peanut Butter Club. When Uncle Clyde tells the kids about the mysterious horse thieves that never leave a footprint or a fingerprint, the club springs into action. In their investigation, they meet a host of colorful characters including the suspicious Sheriff Rudolph, the rugged Rattlesnake Lenny, and the mysterious Black Knight. But who-or what-is jinxing the C&G Ranch With good teamwork, true friendship, and a little help from the adults, the Peanut Butter Club is determined to solve the mystery and save the ranch from financial ruin before it's too late.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Grieving the loss of his wife and ten-month-old daughter, twenty-four-year-old Roy Johnson seeks a change in his life. He leaves his job as a heavy equipment operator in Bentlyville, Pennsylvania, to be nearer to his family in Kansas. Linda Powers mourns the death of her husband Jeff, who died in Spain at the hands of terrorists. When she abandons her job and friends in Litchfield, Ohio, she's not sure exactly where she's going. Lonely and sad, Roy and Linda each embark on their personal odyssey and can not predict what their futures hold. Surely, they will never be able to replace their loved ones. As they drive separately toward St. Louis, Missouri, their paths cross at several rest stops. Their interactions are friendly and polite. But soon, Mother Nature intercedes. When torrential rain storms sweep through the Midwest and a huge levee breaks, water envelops their vehicles and they are forced into the fierce elements. As Roy and Linda depend on each other for survival, their love grows. They wish to spend the rest of their lives together, but they must first survive the brutal flood waters.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kim Jon Il holds an iron grip over North Korea, and the world can only wonder what the secretive leader is doing within his borders. The deputy director of the CIA, Bob Wells, intends to discover the truth. He knows that if he doesn't, the world could see an attack similar to 9/11, or even worse. With the country's security at stake, and confidence in the intelligence agency shaken, he can't allow such a disaster. The only person qualified to find out what the North Koreans are doing is Dr. Jon London, but the former operative turned his back on clandestine assignments two years ago. Now, he shares a quiet life as a university professor with the love of his life, Dr. Kim Lake, who knows nothing about his connection to the CIA. Suddenly, London finds himself enmeshed in a life he thought he'd left behind. He'll journey all over the world and enter a land that hardly anyone knows anything about in his efforts to thwart disaster in Broken Border.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set against the backdrop of graveyards, swamps, and other foreboding locales, the five short horror stories in Perchance to Scream conjure images of evil and violence. With his adept characterization, Thomas Brumskill has created a collection of truly horrific and disturbing stories. In 'Swamp Land Tale,' a magazine writer makes a trip to her old stomping grounds of New Orleans. The writer's conference offers an opportunity to catch up with her estranged daughter. She is soon horrified when she discovers what her daughter has become. In 'Loons,' a group of men get together at a friend's funeral - a murdered friend's funeral. They reminisce over old times and piece together the details surrounding the gruesome and strangely humorous death. In 'Animals,' a young man ventures beyond the edge of madness to find the woman of his dreams. The journey, as well as the conquest, has disturbing consequences. In 'Cow Tipping,' a priest visits a former patient on death row. The inmate, convicted of slaughtering his three best friends, offers a rather bizarre explanation. And in 'Captive,' a young man meets a woman at a bar in Myrtle Beach. Unexpectedly, he gives up his life of hard partying and one-night stands for her. True love has finally captured his heart. Well, at least that's how it seems. In Perchance to Scream, terror invades the cerebral and everyday world, with evil planting itself in unsuspecting victims and unusual circumstances.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Weeping in the ashes of her home, she realized the world as she knew it was ending. A new life would take its place. A family therapist, she had heard many stories of abuse, and soon these would become her stories. The author, who wishes to remain anonymous, was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and was remanded to an institution after she accidentally set fire to her home. It was at that point, she was on the other side of the therapist's chair. Written in a strong voice, this collection speaks of the abuse she suffered in mental health institutions. A form of metasymbolic poetry, her work evokes vibrant emotions using sound and imagery. She explores themes related to her treatment and feelings of isolation. In 'Corpses Weeping Skin,' she writes, / I have wrestled the menacing beast / to the farthest corners of indigenous despair. / His poisoned fang sharp stung my breast / as the dying sun spit its sunken flare. / I turned my back to fate's sumptuous feast. / From fractured minds to shy lends no repair. / This imaginative collection of poetry delves into the profound emotions of trauma that we hide from others and ourselves. The inexpressible is expressed in From Behind the Other Chair, Volume 1: The Therapist Roars.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Micah Graves is full of questions, but one in particular plagues him: What happens when you die Haunted by the memory of his mother's untimely death, Graves has made it his mission in life to find the answer. At age thirteen, Graves watches the mother he dearly loves waste away as a victim of insidious cancer. As he grows older, he cannot forget the agony she suffered on a daily basis-a profound misery even the prescribed painkillers couldn't dull. But what he remembers even more vividly is the moment just before the light faded in her eyes. When a beautiful smile graced her face, as if all her pain had ceased, it was obvious his mother had seen something or someone in those final minutes that Graves could not see himself. It is not long before Graves begins a life-changing journey with one goal in mind-to find the truth as to what awaits the dead on the other side. Over the course of the next twenty-three years, Graves will attend over four thousand funerals where he will discover there is so much more not only in this life, but the afterlife as well.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What could have been better for our family with three young boys than spending time in and around Wawona, California within the glorious Yosemite National Park This is where we built our little cabin and spent over twenty happy, adventure-filled years! We spent every weekend, vacation and all of the holidays exploring the natural beauty surrounding our picturesque cabin. We considered Yosemite to be our back yard; it doesn't get much better than that! Surrounded by so much natural beauty, we were drawn into the day-to-day life of Yosemite National Park; we hiked, skied and even played golf. For our family, such an adventure became even more exciting as we met and befriended the other people who lived in Yosemite; not to mention the animals¿ deer, raccoons, coyotes, and the bears who were also our neighbors. In Memoirs of Our Cabin in Yosemite; and Our Backyard Wilderness, the story of our years in the cabin nestled in Yosemite National Park comes to life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written with language that works in harmony with the rhythm of the poems, seasoned poet David J. Murray offers his third collection of work in War-Wise and Other Poems. Presented in two parts, the first set, War-Wise, contains thirty-five poems reflecting Murray's memories of life in Manchester, England, during World War II-a war that began when he was two years old. Emitting clear and powerful imagery, some of the titles are straightforward narrative. Others are more reflective and address the effect the Holocaust had on his eight-year-old mind. In 'Ghosts,' Murray combines the innocence of childhood with the violence of war. In Sunday School, we sometimes drew Pictures whose innocence shone through The spattered lines of gunshot fire That dotted and dashed each page entire Until, on the page, a Messerschmidt Was finally and firmly hit And fell in flames into the blue Of our crayon'd sea; we drew no crew. The second collection, One Hundred Mood Studies, contains a set of short, stand-alone, rhymed sonnets, each expressing a modern-day emotional conflict. Exercises in the craft of formal writing, these poems provide an outlet for everyday shifts in emotions.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the latest In the Line of Duty series, Detectives Earl Solano and Paul Derek scramble to covertly help their friend Kevin Brooks investigate a thirty-year-old case when plans for a top secret military airplane resurface. Brooks, a CIA agent, begins the search upon receiving a request for help from his mother-in-law. Brooks' mother-in-law is shocked to receive a telephone call from her husband, Ezekiel Dade, who asks to see the daughter he has never met. Now out of prison, Dade had been convicted for bank robbery thirty years earlier. Since Brooks' mother-in-law had been questioned by police decades earlier about an alleged Swiss bank account belonging to her husband, she thought Dade must have committed the bank robbery he'd been accused of and would die in prison. Brooks wants to help his mother-in-law pave the way so she can introduce his wife to her father. Brooks' wife does not know that her father is alive or that he had been in prison. As Solano and Derek surreptitiously help their friend investigate the old case, the bigger the mystery gets and the more dangerous it becomes. Both friends and enemies of Dade's reemerge, all attempting to learn The Ezekiel Code.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - By all objective measures, forty-year-old Andy Desanctis is a success. He has a lucrative legal career, a beautiful wife, a compassionate teenage daughter, and a high-rise condo on Toronto's waterfront. Yet ever since Andy received his mother's most recent phone call, he's been uneasy. Despite many fond memories of growing up in Rosewater, he hasn't set foot in his rural hometown for fifteen years. Too many things happened there that he can't confront; too many cries for help were left unanswered. His mother's pleas were desperate, however, and Andy can't avoid returning to Rosewater any longer. His father is ill and his mother is scared; they both need him. There's just no choice but to walk into the fire. Reuniting in Rosewater with the entire Desanctis clan, Andy must acknowledge the potential loss of his tough-as-steel father. On a deeper level, he must grapple with the things he saw, the choices he made, and what he should have done-decisions that continue to torment him as an adult. The homecoming poses a quandary: Andy can heal and move on, or he can let the past destroy him. …

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'True to form, Melvin Greer's futurist thinking provides new applicability to Software as a Service that identifies ways of reducing costs, creating greater efficiencies, and ultimately providing significant long-term value through business transformation. He continues to be on the cutting edge of merging business function evolution and technology innovation to increase customer satisfaction and return on investments.' -Kevin Manuel-Scott, chairman and CEO, RONIN IT Services, LLC 'Melvin Greer provides an excellent guide to the Cloud computing IT model with a solid overview of concepts, business aspects, technical implications, benefits, challenges, and trends. Definitely a 'must read' for IT managers and enterprise architects considering adoption of this flexible, beneficial business model within their organization.' -John Magnuson, senior staff engineer, Lockheed Martin 'This book offers the most comprehensive view of Cloud computing and SaaS on the market today. The author skillfully lays out a game plan for government and commercial entities alike looking to stay relevant in this burgeoning business paradigm.' -Ken Brown, program account executive, IBM Federal Almost every business reaches a time when the fundamentals change. This time is referred to as a strategic inflection point. Adopting new technology or fighting the competition may not be enough when these critical moments arise. That's because inflection points build up force so quickly that organizations may have a hard time even putting a finger on what has changed. The way a firm responds could propel it to new heights or lead to its demise. Over the last few years, industry has begun developing a model of information technology known as Cloud computing, which includes Software as a Service. This new model has reached an inflection point and will give users the choice to purchase IT as a service, as a complement to, or as a replacement of the traditional IT software/hardware infrastructure purchase. It's time for businesses to transform how they approach advanced software and innovative business models so they can achieve real agility. If you are a decision maker involved with the deployment of information technology, then it's imperative that you understand Software as a Service Inflection Point.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lorne Bennett, a movie star known as 'The West Side Kid' to his fans, is a wanted man. When his thirty-one-year-old wife Aurora is found murdered in their elegant Manhattan apartment, he comes under suspicion and flees, leaving his four-month-old daughter Laura behind. Twenty-two years later, he's still on the run, the prime suspect in the notorious cold case. When a freak car accident throws him into the spotlight, he feels forced to take off again after enjoying five relatively peaceful years under the radar in Arizona. Meanwhile, Laura, a copywriter now living in New York City, has become obsessed with learning as much as she can about her parents and what happened the night her mother was murdered. Against the advice of police and relatives, and threats from mysterious sources, she launches her own investigation into the crime. With help from a few unlikely but trusted companions, she gradually starts putting the pieces together. But the more she learns, the more her life and the lives of others are endangered. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kerrigan McAdams' life is coming apart at the seams. After battling her estranged mom over her grandmother's estate, her marriage begins to fall apart. It isn't long before her husband, Ryan, is moving out. Now, all Kerrigan has is her lackluster job as a mortgage officer and her assistant's friendship. But those troubles almost pale in comparison to the migraine headaches that she's been battling for years. Seeking to gain some sort of control over her life, she visits Dr. Savoy, a well-known doctor, who offers an experimental treatment that may make her headaches disappear for good. When Kerrigan wakes up from brain surgery, her headaches are indeed gone, and her estranged family and husband are back at her side. Everything would be perfect, but there is one big problem: Most of her memory is gone. Unfortunately, as she begins to recall the past, waves of hurt come back into her life. Join Kerrigan as she faces the feuds and fights from the past and tries to find a better future in Time Stood Still.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stepping Over Myself is the life story of Ayis A. Caperonis. The book recounts how the medical mistakes and judgement errors ultimately almost cost him his life as he was diagnosed with a voluminous Brain Tumor in the cerebellum. With a slight survival chance in the surgery, he was to be the 'test' to a new and dangerous surgery technique that would last nine hours and was performed by renowned surgions in Europe. From this sudden tragic turn in his life and the numerous aftermaths Ayis A. Caperonis recounts how he managed to overlook the negative aspects of his life and resume living. Hard work in reeducation, love and God would help him go beyond what doctors ever thought would be possible.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After their American missionary parents are murdered in China in 1835, Noah and Mary Cole are given passage out of China on an American merchant ship bound for Hawaii. Before their ship can reach its destination, it is attacked by Chinese pirates. Noah is thrown into the ocean, and Mary is taken captive and eventually sold to a bordello in Yoshiwara, the centuries-old Japanese pleasure quarter. Noah is rescued by a Dutch ship bound for Dejima, the manmade island in Nagasaki Bay, where the Dutch and the Chinese are allowed to trade with the Japanese but not allowed to leave the island and enter Japan. In Dejima, Noah learns that his sister may be in Yoshiwara, and despite overwhelming odds, he sets out on a perilous journey to rescue her.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I urge you to read this book. It is the remarkable, well-written story of a young girl's coming of age in the midst of the turbulent 1960s & 1970s. It is also the untold story of a brave, committed family struggling to stay together while throwing themselves into the heart of Cesar Chavez' farm workers' movement.' -Rev Chris Hartmire, former Director of the California Migrant Ministry 'Many successful woman leaders have a fascinating story to tell, but few have a story as fascinating and inspiring as Karen's! You'll be blown away by this incredible book about a young girl growing up while navigating both family and political upheaval; traveling to Mao's China with Shirley MacLaine to explore women's liberation; and integrating herself into a boy's physical education class to prove equality required under Title IX was possible. You'll be amazed as you read about how this young girl stood up and fought for her right to determine her own destiny. It will make you want to stand up and fight for yours too!' -Susan Davis-Ali, PhD, President, Leadhership1, Inc., Author of 'How to Become Successful Without Becoming a Man' In 1973, twelve-year-old Karen Boutilier was invited by Shirley MacLaine to become the youngest member of the First American Women's Friendship Delegation to China. The delegation consisted of eleven women, a four-woman film crew and Karen. The resulting Oscar nominated documentary, 'The Other Half of the Sky: a China Memoir' aired in 1975. This extraordinary life altering experience was preceded by a most unusual childhood. She lived, breathed, and experienced history in a way that exposed her to amazing, fascinating, and sometimes frightening situations. She was a preacher's kid raised during the sixties. But, her father was not the stereotypical minister. Karen had grown up living in communal strike houses, walking United Farm Worker picket lines, working on political campaigns, surviving the violence of Washington, D.C. and the Poor People's Campaign, as well as attending marches and protest rallies for civil rights and the anti-war movement. While other kids drew in coloring books, she made picket signs. While other kids played with dolls, she took care of her brothers and sister. While other kids reveled in the innocence of childhood, she obsessively worried about the social and political problems of the day. The stories in Berkeley to Beijing will lead you on an amazing journey through a remarkable and exciting childhood.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From world premieres with Leonard Bernstein to a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration with Frank Sinatra at Madison Square Garden, Splendid Encounters offers a glimpse into two of the century's most exciting decades of classical music. Renowned choral conductor Abraham Kaplan provides a fascinating look at his association with more than forty talented musicians who touched his life with their genius and accomplishments. In some instances, Kaplan crossed paths with these musicians momentarily, and in other cases, he had the privilege of working intimately with some of the world's great maestros. In all, Kaplan collaborated with twenty-eight world-renowned conductors, nine internationally famous composers, and other celebrated personalities-from William Schuman to Igor Stravinsky and Vincent Persichetti-whose vignettes are delivered in this compilation. Splendid Encounters, stories of great musicians told by a great musician and storyteller, is both infectious and inspirational, and demonstrates that these legendary musicians are indeed real human beings. This music biography revives the living, breathing experiences of a generation of musical legends who should not be forgotten.…