Xlibris us apr 2013 (19 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For most of my schoolmates, that was a dreadful day. At fi rst I thought it was not all that good of a day for me either, but as the day progressed, by the afternoon I realized that it was one of my superior days.At school there was to be an exam-but not an ordinary exam. This one was to determine if we would be graduating from the middle school and next year attend high school, or if we would fail and next year repeat the same class. The format of the exam was prepared to be most intimidating. .The exam was taking place orally!The students were intimidated, indeed were horrifi ed with this new exam style. Seeing so many students scared that deeply around me was multiplying my anxiety unbearably. My mind was racing with so many 'what if's' that as soon as I could try to come up with one rational answer for one of these, the mind was coming up with ten more of them.I was next in line, but not yet called. Suddenly something that never happened to me before happened. A feeling of well-being and peacefulness engulfed me. It felt like my mind was not able to deal with the chaos of the day, and that was the reason for the anxiety. Apparently now another capacity within me took over. As soon as it did, there remained no need for fear. This 'new boss' would always know what to do in every situation.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Still, an undocumented war is taking place; now an underworld figure named Chicano has risen with an iron fist over the entire city of Miami and is running an organized criminal secret society. His organizations cold blooded tactics have cost the lives of many innocent bystanders, Finally, the city of Miami Police department uses Detective Bragg to unleash operation green light; a relentless criminal apprehension program, but community leaders are also in an uproar about aggressive tactics of police and are upset about the rise in violence in their neighborhoods with no sign of peace in sight.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Who are the Jews and Israelites of the Bible, and why do they matter The Bible records their early history and offers a guide to identifying them today, but more is needed to truly understand their significance.In The Truth behind Truths, author Cedric Boswell shares the history of the Jews as revealed in the Bible. He asks pertinent questions not often seen in typical histories and provides Scriptures in support of his answers. Beginning with Adam, Boswell relates different stories of Jews in the Bible and how they are truly the chosen people of God.Boswell argues that those who currently call themselves Jews do not fit the historic evidence in their looks or how they were dispersed from Israel. He discusses skin pigmentation and explains that many of the early Jewish people were black and not white. He then explores the subject of God's elect, the genealogy of the Jews, and the tribes of Israel. In the last section, Boswell tackles the heavy yet crucial subject of redemption.An unorthodox and intriguing study, The Truth behind Truths seeks to open your eyes to new questions and new perspectives on the Jews of the Bible.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - On the BC Robert Winkler was born in Budapest and graduated from high school. He was drafted into forced labor in 1944. After the war he entered the technical university of Budapest and graduated in structural engineering. He immigrated to the US in 1957 after the Hungarian Revolution and had a productive career in civil engineering. He has been married to Jolan Winkler for 37 years and lives in Riverdale, New York. This book tells the story of a young Hungarian Jewish man drafted into forced labor and his numerous escape attempts. The 'escape artist' vividly describes the tricks he used to fool the Hungarian and the Germans who inadvertently shielded him from Hungarian captors.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It is 1958 as a teenager scans the beach of Cabo Mar. But Max is not a casual visitor gazing at the Pacific as he appears to be. He is really a three-hundred-year-old Searcher going mad with frustration. Sir Maximillian, the seventh knight of King Author's Round Table, is on a maddening quest to find Lo-Lo, the lost daughter of his true love, Queen Elaine-a journey that has taken him much longer than he ever imagined. For Max, many challenges lie ahead. He must find Lo-Lo and return her to her mother's throne, avenge the brutal murder of her mother, and trace the royal blood line of their Kingdom of Astolot. Meanwhile, twenty-two-year-old Lo-Lo-now going by Roz in her mortal life-is living in California, without any idea that hundreds of years ago, she was kidnapped and now eerily resembles Elaine, her mother from so long ago. But when Max finally sees Lo-Lo emerging from the ocean, he can hardly believe his eyes. He has found her at last, but Lo-Lo may not be ready to hear everything he has to say. In this magical tale laced with greed and avarice, only time will tell if the force of overwhelming love has the power to bring generations of courageous characters together at last. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In his first collection of short stories, author Bill Mooney presents a journey through the minds of complex characters seeking life change amid turmoil and shares a window into the foundation of what creates a simple life: love, commitment, and self-discovery.In 'Eddie Masters Down Under,' Eddie Masters is stuck in Australia, living the life of a drifter and awaiting funds to get back to the States. But when he is offered a tempting proposition, Eddie is faced with a tough decision. 'Hunting the Kohinoor' introduces Walt and Abbey St. George, an attractive married couple who once had lofty dreams and goals, but now live a humdrum life in a Philadelphia suburb. But when a renowned jewel goes missing, the St. Georges decide to go hunting for the diamond worth millions of dollars, sending them on an adventure halfway across the world. In 'Going Home,' newspaper reporter Willie Cole, who has just finished writing the obituary for his friend and co-worker, has no idea his life is about to take a dramatic turn.Going Home is a poignant collection of engaging novellas and short tales that, through the unforgettable experiences of its diverse characters, share the important message that choices inevitably lead to destinies.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Cherry shooters, slingshots, fish muddle, and chicken potpie were all a part of growing up in Southampton County, Virginia, for author James D. (Archie) Howell. In Shady Brook and Deeper Waters, he shares the stories and life lessons learned during his childhood and youth in this rural community during and after World War II.Presenting a collection of essays previously published as newspaper columns, these stories bear the nostalgia of the time witnessed through the wide-eyed impatience of a child, told in Howell's words, with an occasional retrospective as an adult. He recalls growing peanuts on the Marle Hill farm as the youngest of seven children, trips to Fisher's Mill, his experiences at summer revivals, and his first store-bought haircut in the company of adults.Shady Brook and Deeper Waters paints pictures of life in rural Virginia, vividly conveying the sights, smells, and tastes of Howell's home-stories to warm the heart and stir latent memories.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-one-year-old Alexandra Candos doesn't dream. Plagued by sleep disorders since childhood, she experiences only empty nights-that is, until she returns to her New England university for her junior year. As the school year commences, Alex suddenly begins to dream, and in her dreams she meets a handsome and mysterious stranger named Tyler with whom she quickly finds herself enamored. As their dream interaction furthers, Alex finds it difficult to believe that it is real, but what else could it be Once she discovers why she can see Tyler only in her dreams, she wonders whether their budding relationship can grow. Meanwhile, a dangerous threat looms on campus. Women are being attacked in the night, and so far, no one suspects that it may be the result of supernatural forces. What's more, Alex is worried that she herself, is being stalked, but by whom or what, she doesn't know. When she seeks help from Tyler, Alex fears that she may be in danger of more than just a broken heart. In this paranormal romance, only time will tell if love can survive both dark forces and the complexities of two very different worlds. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Addressing the pervasive longing for healing and belonging, Montana resident and therapist Robyn Bridges invites us to come along on a personal journey into the sentient arms of the natural world. Through a series of short stories of actual encounters with moose and other wildlife in southwest Montana, we adventure with her to find strength and renewal as an antidote to the disappointment and sorrow inherent in life.Gleaned from her years spent alone in lively conversation with the natural world, Bridges offers a feminine and indigenous pathway to becoming more intimate with our inner nature through exploring the natural world. And, like the solitary moose who ambles through streams finding needed nourishment, we discover how to thrive even through the seasons of our own aloneness. Moose Medicine provides a moist template through which the reader's own instinctive knowing will tread.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What happens when an orphaned baby dragon has to rescue two naughty children he loves from the depths of Forbidden Creek Join Dragoon, Moe the Great and Legendary White Owl, and a wondrous group of creatures no one ever suspected could be waiting for a tiny baby dragon to find them. An enchanting tale of love, bravery, and how important it is to protect what we have before it's too late.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - All seemed well until September 1. 1939 when the Germans invaded Poland. Peter's world would never be the same again. As World War II began young Peter extinguished incinerated bombs, dug anti aircraft ditches, and delivered water and food to soldiers . Peter describes how he and his family survived the German's occupation, with one member of the family arrested by the Gestapo. Determined to fight for the freedom of his country, in 1944 Peter at age 15 joined the Warsaw Uprising. Suddenly the boy who once happily spent his days swimming in Pucka Bay, was carrying grenades in his pockets and swinging liquid courage from a vodka bottle.The history of a Warsaw insurgent shares details from one man's journey through war-torn Poland offering an enlightening glimpse into the history of his beloved homeland.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dorea E. Ross Arguelles's memoir is one of hope and courage. In Adventures Walking on Water, she recounts many of the events that she has experienced in a life full of challenges, revealing the power of familial support and faith in God during the good times and the bad. Dorea grew up in a large Southern family with all its rewards and demands. Her family dealt with divorce, suicide and a major natural disaster. Dorea and her husband started their family with adoption. Years later and five children she was blessed with a miracle pregnancy. Dorea endured the deaths of her husband and of their twelve-year-old son, following his two-year struggle with cancer. Through it all, Dorea depended upon her faith to carry her through life's trials. Adventures Walking on Water is Dorea's story of perseverance as she encountered many obstacles in her life, and it serves to inspire others to overcome in the face of tragedy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When you become a manager, you need proven strategies and advice to ensure your team meets expectations. Two longtime managers draw upon their decades of combined experience in this guidebook to getting the job done during your first year as a manager. Whether you've just been promoted, been transferred, or started a new job, you'll learn how to establish an organized work environment; create stability in the workplace; write a code of conduct for yourself and your employees; and organize effective meetings. The authors also share case studies focusing on successful and unsuccessful managers. By applying lessons from real-life examples, you'll be able to establish your authority, motivate underperforming employees, and appropriately reward superstars. When it comes time to hire and fire, you'll also know what to do. Use this book as a reference and refresher whenever you need to set performance goals, write a performance review, or hold employees members accountable. Stock your manager's toolbox and prove that you're the right person for the job with techniques, guidelines, and strategies to manage your team.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imagine opening a jewelry box. As you carefully raise the lid, the most beautiful music you have ever heard begins to play. Peering inside, you see precious gemstones surrounding a polished strand of pearls against a black velvet lining. This isn't just any jewelry box. It's your spiritual jewelry box. Pearls are the foundational piece placed in our spiritual jewelry box. When you don't know what to pray, don't know how to pray, and don't even want to pray, you can open your jewelry box and pull out Pearls. In the same way an oyster covers an irritant in its shell with a substance called nacre, producing a pearl, we can coat the issues in our lives with the nacre of prayer and also produce pearls. Pearls outlines five essentials for a richer prayer life, focusing on how Jesus' words, 'it is better to give than to receive,' relate to prayer. These words are often related to our money, our time, or our service. Pearls takes a step further and shows how giving to God through prayer in five areas enriches your prayer life and draws you into a closer relationship with Him. Pearls is about praying. It provides a fresh look at a subject that will never grow old. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With two beautiful children, a gorgeous home and a marriage that can withstand any storm, Justin and Gabbie has a life most can only hope for. That is until Gabbie finds out about Justin's long term affair with his boss's daughter. Gabbie has no choice other than to pick up the pieces and start learning to live a new life with just her children and her diminishing faith in God, all in while, trying to maintain a healthy relationship with Justin for the sake of their children. Soon, Gabbie even finds herself having feelings for another man. But, will devastating test results bring new beginnings to a once shattered relationship and will these tests results be a lesson on true meaning of the word 'live'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tavistock Square is a tale of roads taken, roads not taken, roads missed and last acts. The novel is a series of parallel narrations in which two long-lost lovers, Rebecca Janus, an American woman of a certain age, who comes at last to live in London, and Sydney Turner, a London actor and painter, almost twenty years her junior, make their way towards a longed-for reunion with unexpected and devastating consequences. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SynopsisLets get one thing straight up front. I AM NOT SERON! My name is Lee. I am a different kind of man, but a man nonetheless. I know what you thinking after reading the things Seron said about me. Yes, I like sex. I mean, Im awesome at it and havent had any complaints so why not have as much as I can Besides, Im an educated, working black man with my own place. I have a job and pay my taxes. Family values My mama and family are taken care of. God I love me some Jesus and He loves me and that is all you need to know! Love Look, I did that whole thing. Nope, it didnt end great but Im cool. I dont need to try that again. Scared Naw, Im not scared. Honestly, theres nobody Im feeling anyway. Well, there is one guy but, thats a long story. Regardless, Im the type of guy that is always on the move and the only way that love stuff will catch me again is from behind.The central theme is a simple one--as RuPaul often declares, 'If you don't love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else '--but Pierce doesn't deal with it in a simplistic way. James Earl Hardy, Author of the bestselling B-Boy Blues Series.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Book DescriptionSecond Time AroundThis book depicts marriage disappointments and disillusions from a male prospective. Most men are fundamentally good and can resist the temptations of infidelity when given a choice. The challenges of dealing with a wife that constantly pushes them to the margin of her life can often be too much for some men to bear.As a young man right out of college, Norman, was assigned by his company to a territory in southern Pennsylvania. While living there Norman met Gail, an attractive middle-aged woman that was ten years his senior with a teenage daughter. Gail and Norman became inseparable and very much in love. Neither of them felt any pressure to get married.After six years Norman was promoted and had to transfer to another part of the country. Fearing that their age difference would cause their relationship to fade, Gail opted to stay in Pineville and they drifted apart. Many years later when their paths crossed again Gail realized that she was still in love with the man that she had considered her soul mate. However, Norman was now married with two kids and based in Seattle. His marriage is unstable and Gail soon realizes that there might be a second chance to have the man she has loved for nearly half her life.With his judgment clouded by the lack of attention from his wife Norman begins to feel that he might have chosen the wrong woman for his life partner.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Tantalizingly irreverent; Camner's work smacks of the deliciously absurd with a point. He is a brilliantly bizarre poet and master of the surreal.' - Lenny DellaRocca The Poetry Museum 'Camner defies the traditional aesthetic concepts of poetry. He targets a world of ideas in a rather active way as opposed to the more passive, meditative aspects found in most poetry. There is a linguistic simplicity to his poems, an almost transparent quality, over a rather complex web of experience and thought. His poetry is life. 'All you have to do is look' - The obvious and not so obvious.' - Marta Braunstein, editor Cambio Literary Journal 'Camner writes in terse, stark, real verse that would make Hemingway raise his scotch glass in honor.' - New Times Newspaper 'Camner's poetic style is reminiscent of Raymond Chandler's detective writing; descriptive and terse with interesting plot lines. His characters are certainly the product of a vivid imagination.' - The Comstock Review 'Camner's 'humour noir' is apparent in his poetics, his spirited voice and unabashed freedom - so alive, even in his earliest poems.' - Peter Hargitai 'A literary detour, and well worth the trip.' - Village Voice.…