Xlibris us jun 2012 (67 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Corbett Hale knows the sea is an inscrutable lady-one day calm, the next a fury. But as he sets sail with a crew of three from the bay waters of the Chesapeake, heading to the Bahamas, Corbett cannot know what awaits them as he guides his beloved sloop, Gilead, into the Atlantic.Sailing south, he confronts haunted memories from a time he spent on another water, in another part of the world. Even as the violence of the seatests his courage and skill as a sailor, he finds himself both drawn back into the turbulence of the Vietnam War and pulled forward into a struggle for survival. Light on Dark Water tells the story not only of a battle for survival at sea, but of one man's fight with his own sense of incompleteness, anger, and remorse, as he attempts to come to terms with the raw interplay of loss and grace that is the essence of life itself.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Although a diagnosis of breast cancer is certain to be frightening and life-changing, with the help of supportive family and friends, it's possible to come through triumphant on the other side.In her new memoir, I Forgot to Cry, Claudean Nia Robinson shares the history of her personal breast cancer journey in 2008. Her story is about embracing the journey-despite the heartache and challenges that developed along the way. Learning and growing from those challenges was an integral part of the healing process for her, and it also allowed her to trust and have more faith in herself and God at a much deeper level. Being surrounded by her loving family and friends, day in and day out, was also an important part of her recovery.Having come through such an experience, Claudean decided to use her passion and purpose to inspire and encourage cancer patients and survivors as they were working to achieve their wellness. Through this journey, she learned that it's not the years in your life but the life in your years that creates a brighter tomorrow.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How would you feel if you were confined in a millenary labyrinth thumb, no exit and full of mortal traps and enigmas Would you feel suffocated Scared Buried That¿s not much! And if - on top of - if you have to run away crazily to escape from a double-your-height-lion-body-woman-face creature, which target is to chase you to devour Ten people go into an archeological expedition in Egypt in current days. One of them revives the mummy of the sphinx - the Thebes mythological monster - and the only one way to avoid being shattered and devoured is deciphering its riddle. Who will survive This story mixes action, adventure, thriller and suspense to hold you from the first up to the ending page, inviting your intelligence to conduce the characters to the final conclusion: 'Decipher me or be devoured!'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Taffinder Pulleine and Julia Dunn were married in Yorkshire, England, in 1870, and move to America two years later. They are not the typical immigrants: Julia was privileged and had had a maid her entire life, and Taffinder had just inherited a sizeable amount of money. Craving some excitement, however, they struck out for a faraway land they had heard so much about.After ending up in Kansas, the couple began a life of farming, weathering tornadoes, and dodging hungry sieges of grasshoppers. Their son, Percy Pulleine, would later document their trials and adventures.Imogene H. Pulleine, a descendant of Taffinder and Julia, compiled this family history for friends, family, and anyone interested in learning about some of the adventurers who built America. She includes correspondence, photos, and stories that trace her family's heritage. Take a journey through early America when neighbors were neighbors, people valued hard work, and families stuck together. It begins with Taffinder and Julia Dunne Pulleine, who took a chance and left a treasured legacy. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If you enjoyed the 1994 fictitious movie Forrest Gump, you'll love Roy Story, the remarkable, rags-to-riches true account of the colorful, comical and quick-witted Roy Bucek, who succeeded beyond his wildest dreams on the football field, the battlefield and in numerous business fields with a combination of a tremendously strong backbone and an incomparable funny bone. Bucek came from such poverty that he and his family barely noticed the so-called 'Great Depression.' His athleticism earned him a college scholarship, where he became the first official track and field All-American in Texas A&M history and helped the 1939 Aggies win the football national championship. Bucek lost his eye in the historic Battle of the Bulge in World War II, but he became a man of remarkable entrepreneurial vision. He built so many successful businesses in Schulenburg, Texas that he resided in a sprawling home he built just south of Interstate-10 and at the end of.Bucek Street. His fascinating stories are guaranteed to mesmerize you and motivate you to pursue your own dreams, no matter how far-fetched they may seem. Roy Story is a captivating read that will take you back in time and challenge you to build a brighter future.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - (A) masterpiece. This brilliant presentation will be of immense benefit to today's youths, who are growing up in an increasingly complicated and fast changing world . (The book) shows how to overcome the many difficulties that hinder progress. highly recommended for use in schools and leadership training. - P.N. Njoku (Guidance: Counsellor, Educational Consultant). This book is a great read and one every family, school, company, government and their key arms should endeavour to consult. - Thisday Newspaper (February 25, 2007). In this classic work, Eze handles the issue of moral and responsible commitment in leadership with unusual clarity and an artistic skill that is legendary. - Tony Ujubuonu (Political Scientist, Essayist, Publisher). A very good work written in a straight forward language. Eze should write more. - Odia Ofeimun (Distinguished Poet; President, Association of Nigerian Authors). Brilliant and compelling .best-seller.leaders of every cadre should be made to read this book. - George Chukwu (Executive Broadcaster). A great work from a great mind. - Chidinma Eze (Senior Prefect, NTIC, Abuja). A mighty pen in the hand of an erudite scholar produced this excellent work. - Obediah Tohomdet (Attorney, Journalist, World Bank Consultant). (This book) is driven by good observation and sound research. - Megan Nicolay (Writer, Publisher). Important book, topical subject . a must read for all those experiencing the intricate interplay of life's complex forces and burning with the desire to be a success story. - Ozi F. Chukwu (Political Leader). The book is a unique piece of literature which portrays some leadership qualities that would benefit those aspiring to positions of leadership. It is relevant in the teaching of moral education, leadership and societal ethics. It is recommended as a reference material for social studies in schools, libraries and offices. - The Education Resource Centre of Nigeria. I like the strength of thought in your writing. -Chinwiezu (Distinguished Scholar, Author.) His works show Eze to be a great thinker, writer, scholar and leader. Okenwa Okere (Economist, Columnist, Author).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Children are not born with any particular knowledge or skills, therefore everything they need to know about how to survive in the real world they have to either learn at school or from you, their parents. Sadly, children don't learn vital financial lessons in school; therefore it's up to you to teach them not just how to scrape by in life, but how to thrive! The Family Bank is a full home financial system, which will not only teach your children how to use a checking account, credit cards and loans; but how to: build a resume, prepare for a job interview, succeed at work on a daily basis, budget, and how to avoid getting into debt over their heads. Even what to do to get out of financial trouble if they do fall down that hole. The Family Bank will also teach your kids how credit works in our society and how to maximize their credit scores, in order to take advantage of all the benefits that come with 'good credit'. The true beauty of The Family Bank though, is not the volumes of information it will help you to teach your kids; it's the elegantly simple way it does it. The Family Bank is a simple, yet thorough and complete outline of everything you need to know in order to create an actual 'Family Bank' in your home; where your children will be your bank members. To develop a 'Family Bank' on your own would take you years, but who has the time With The Family Bank and a few minutes of your time each week, your children will enter the real world armed with the knowledge they need in order to be financially successful, stable adults. Let's get started. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For the last few years, Dregs Marrow's life has followed a pattern: get far, experience collapse, start over, fail again. Now, the twenty-six-year-old seeks to build a band from scratch and is looking for like-minded people to join him in this venture in Portland, Oregon. After placing an ad online, Marrow meets with a variety of talents who espouse different philosophies about creativity and making music.Spanning a year in Marrow's life as a struggling musician, Old News focuses on musical aspirations, social paradigms, mental lapses and breakthroughs, current affairs, the dichotomy of personal motivations, and creative thinking. This novella provides insight into Marrow's most inner thoughts and emotions while providing a glimpse into the music world, how music is made, and the expression of art. Old News narrates a story of perceptions in the creation of music-it is conceivable by hard work, an open mind, fearlessness of failure, and practice. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1927, in a town deep within the Calabrian mountains, an oppressed and isolated family lives under the tyranny of a violent baron who wantsto subdue and recruit the brothers Pietro and Ferruccio by any means possible. When the brothers reject his offer, the enraged baron exacts his revenge on the family in a brutal attack-on their children. Heattempts to kill Ferruccio's toddler son, Nicola, and forcefully adopts Pietro's now-orphaned four-year-old niece, Carmen. As astute as he is dangerous, Pietro-now calling himself Zione-insinuates himself into the baron's inner circle, waiting for the perfect moment to exact his own revenge.Years pass, and the world is at war. Ferruccio returns from the horrors of the Russian Front with a frostbitten foot, only to find there are battles to be won at home as well. Nicola, now a man, is engaged to Carmen, who carries his child. But the baron forbids his adopted daughter to marry. Under threat of death, Ferruccio flees to Miami. There he seeksprotection and help from a local boss. Back in Italy, Carmen gives birth to their child before joining Nicola in Florida, in the hopes of starting a new life in the New World. Together they open an Italianrestaurant and try to find happiness so far from home.They will never forget the Great Sila, the viddanedda, the beech forest, the fountains, and the procession of Santa Caterina. They willalways remember their lost Calabria with love.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Do you seek to be less reactive, less judgmental, and more understanding of others Using techniques of active understanding, you can find a healthier way of interacting with the people in your life. In this self-help guide, retired psychiatrist Charles DeLong shares what he learned after three decades of private practice psychotherapy. He provides theories, examples, and steps to guide you through how to use active understanding to approach yourself, others, and the world. Using active understanding principles helps us 'get beyond ourselves' so that we can stay connected to the external reality. This not only increases our ability to adapt, but is also safer and more satisfying than being dependent upon the environment. What's more, it allows us to grow emotionally, evolve our personalities, and live with personal integrity. Active understanding teaches us to stay in the here-and-now reality not take anything personally resist narcissistic defaults stop judging others Discover the deeper meaning behind your emotions and learn simple ways of improving your relationships and your life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Years ago, the Order of Virtues waged war against God's angels. It began when the archangel Michael was summoned to a disturbance-a disturbance that soon turned into an ambush. The Order of Virtues, however, was defeated, despite their surprise attack. They were banished to Earth, where they now wander, infecting human souls with evil. Atnis Trepe is a young man back in his old neighborhood, there to take care of some family business. Soon, strange things begin to happen. Atnis feels as though he is being watched. He has terrible dreams-possibly visions, though he can't be sure. Then, he discovers a mysterious winged dagger in his coat pocket. How did it get there, and who did it belong to Meanwhile, members of the Order of Virtues are in no way resigned to their lives on Earth. They want to challenge Heaven to another battle, but to do so, they must find the 'Sword of Glory,' which they believe will enable their victory. Atnis has no idea that he is the only thing standing in their way-and that soon he will become a supernatural force to be reckoned with.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The book, 'The War of 2012' is an expression of a true belief that business landscape on 'Main Street USA' has been destroyed by 'Corporate America' and 'Wall Street'. The 'Main Street Economy 'will not get better until the way 'Corporate America' does business on 'Main Street' changes and elected leaders of the country decide to represent the people who live on 'Main Street' instead of those who live on 'Wall Street'.30 years ago, 'Corporate America' took over 'The Main Street Economy' and 30decades later 50 million Americans live in poverty 88 million Americans live pay check to pay check and 20 million Americans are unemployed.For 3 decades 'Corporate America' has taken the wealth from 'Main Street' and distributed that to 'Wall Street' by defying the principals of 'Capitalism'.For 3 decades 'Corporate America' has declared war on the American worker by defying organized labor, stagnating wages and paying heir lower income workers 'a non living wage'.'The War of 2012' is against 'Corporate America' Wall Street, the wealthy and every money-grabbing politician in the country that's be-deviled the American worker and their families.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The kid who always had to do push-ups on her knees. The kid who had to wear women's sizes by second grade. I was that kid: overweight and embarrassed, feeling stuck without a way out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I can't tell you how many times I hated looking at myself in a dressing room or felt humiliated because I was different from everyone else my age. Unlike the middle-aged doctors and fitness gurus of your parents' generation, I have gone through the tough times of being the fat kid on the block. Obesity and being overweight is one heck of a situation to get out of if you don't have the first-hand account of what it REALLY takes to get in shape and be healthy for the rest of your life. It takes the obvious sweat and healthy eating. But you have to have the MOTIVATION to achieve what you want! And these 10 rules based on my real 50-pound weight loss in the 8th grade will not only GET you in shape, but KEEP you in shape for life with a poweful combo of physical and mental willpower to transform your life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Oh Sasha! will appeal to anyone who has ever owned a dog or is a dog lover. It is a real life tale chronocling the adventures and misadventures of a spotless Dalmatian named Sasha. From her actual tv appearances to her subterranean travels, she is sure to capture the reader's imagination and heart. This is the story about owning a dog with all it's accompanying joys and heartaches - the story of a very ordinary family with an extraordinary dog.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Because her friend dared her to do so, a fifty-year-old woman gets a tattoo of rainbow-colored angel wings. From that point, she is propelled on a journey that reveals a world of spiritual forces, both good and evil. One by one, seven angels deliver a message to the woman, and her life is interrupted. As her journey progresses, she learns how situations and events in her life have allowed her to develop certain character traits and under-develop others. Rainbows bring the woman promises of hope and strength, while rodents sneak in and try to steal them away. Fortunately, the messages delivered by the angels prepare her for the battles she must face.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Eliana Cortella, a seventeen year old with many problems. She lives with her hard working father who has taken care of her since she was two, doesn't have single friend in school; and to top it off a heart problem with a hint of unsteady legs. For three years she's been bullied, and all she wants is change. Her wish came true when the three cross brothers came to town. She's in for a whole lot of troubles In just a few days.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If your popularity and products reach worldwide, that is quite a significant demonstration that you have reached the pinnacle of success. Many elements, including communication, marketing, transportation, and so on, are helpful in gaining such a goal. But an interesting, curious, and obvious case study is that when Buddha was born 2,500 years ago, aspects of business like communication, transportation, and marketing were not very well developed in comparison with nowadays. How could Lord Buddha and his disciples be successful in spreading Buddhism worldwide If you want to succeed in your business, read this book. A project of bees can be completed through the mutual work of the queen and worker bees. A queen bee never needs to motivate, inspire, force, or punish the other bees. Humans are more educated than bees, and bosses in business seek to provide training, inspiration, and facilities-but workers still do not work. Why If you want to succeed in your business, read this book. According to the World Health Organization, by the year 2020, depressive illness will become the number-two disease in the world, outpacing diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and so on. Depressive disease is universal and has been prevalent in society since time immemorial. The Hindu Vedas are the oldest holy book in the world. They were written about three thousand years ago, and every logical statement made within them is nowadays proven in science. How do the Vedas explain mind management for success and becoming mentally healthy If you want to succeed in your business, read this book.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Endorsed by both clergy and lay persons, this book tells it like it is in parish life. Little has been left unsaid as Dr. Freake details a series of: 'Life's Lessons Learned' at the end of every parish ministry story. This book is not only entertaining but also educational. It will be an asset to anyone's library, especially for pastors and parishioners.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When we last left Olivia she had just discovered that her winged necklace was an exact match to the mysterious carvings in the shutters of her home. When Olivia held up the necklace to show both Music and Ralph how the gold wing matched the carvings, the shutters shook and then suddenly came loose, carrying Olivia off.After twirling and twisting through a spinning tunnel, she landed on her feet in front of an elf named Darius, an Elder of Fifty-Fifty Land, a place where Chosen Ones go for a day or two to be taught helpful lessons about how to be a Chosen One. Olivia partners with an elfin girl named Willa who helps Olivia to understand her true calling and the importance of being a Chosen One.Meanwhile the Evil Vole King Teivel is making plans to attack the school with his huge army of evil minions. He wants to gain the land the school sits on so he can increase the size of his Kingdom of Evil in hopes of ruling all evil. Mischievous twin brothers Colin and Riley McPatrick are students at the school who hear of the Evil Vole's intentions and take it upon themselves to spy on the Voles in hopes of getting valuable information for the leaders of the school, but instead find themselves being captured.Read as Olivia and Willa - helped by Olivia's faithful dog Ralph, her charming cat Music, and her steadfast horse The General - take on the adventure of rescuing the McPatrick boys.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One thing for sure, Roxanne is playing a game that she has no clue of who the creator is. Money, greed and leadership can only lead to one thing. Making it to the top is her motive, but will her motive be enough to help her achieve the success she demands Tiffany and Amanda are both friends and co-workers of Roxanne, but what will it take for them to recognize that she's 'pouring out vials of wrath ' When life takes an unexpected turn of fait and trauma, who will sustain or get played by the brotherly players of lies and deceit When life throws a curve ball at Roxanne and Karma is along side of her to give her in return what she dished out; Tiffany and Amanda will have their own Karma and reality moments to deal with. STD's, threesome's, infidelity and fun goes hand in hand with this mischievous circle of connection. Politicking and being diplomatic will not be enough to rescue Roxanne.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Poetry of Emmett Lee Dickinson, Emily Dickinson's Third Cousin, Twice Removed (at her request)'Cummings Around Again'Parodies of some of Cummings' Most Well-Known Poems'Frost in Translation'Classic Frost PoemsUpdated for the 21st Century.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I guess after the healing inside my body, the way I look has been just as difficult to accept. I hated the way people stared at me after I lost my hair. The indention in my head also bothered me a lot. I know it is never going to go away, and the child in me wanted to fill it in with Silly Putty. I felt like the monster in 'The Goonies' until Steve changed that for me in the blink of an eye. Without even asking, he put his finger in the indention on my head and said to me, 'God put His hand on you and said, 'this is my Patsy!'' That one statement changed the way I thought about my 'look' and took all of the hurt about it away. He helped me see that I am truly one of God's special children.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fiction or Nonfi ction, You read it and decideyourself. I don't have to try to justify my story. for Ilived thru and experienced this chain of events.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We know that death comes to one and all. Intellectually, I was somewhat prepared, but emotionally I was not. Death is never easy and worst when it's a parent. We experience so much more grief and pain that we sometimes get mad at the entire world. We question ourselves, we sometimes even question the Lord, but we have to remember that death is the cycle of life. Someone is born and someone dies. Please allow me to share some of my memories of parents with you. Who they were, their death and how it affected me. Also, how I was able to get over my loss, my depression and find peace. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imagine a world in which witches and curses exist and in which each one of us has an evil double somewhere in the world. In A collection of Souls, J. C. Miller shares terrifying tales that encourage us to believe in magic-even just for a moment-while imagining the consequences if creatures of myth suddenly appeared or whether it is possible to fall in love with a ghost.Miller offers a diverse collection of short stories filled with eclectic characters that transport you back in time as a helpless observer, sending you to a medieval Polish manor; to a Civil War battlefield to befriend a monster raised from the dead; to a Beverly Hills home where deceased relatives have set up permanent residence; and to a village where a dead spirit scares away coyotes and skin-walkers. More frightening tales await you as ants play host to tiny alien travelers who have lost their way; a dog travels down back alleys guided by a master from another planet; and a human finds love in the arms of a beautiful alien.A Collection of Souls shares an intriguing, wild ride through fear, delight and magic that will challenge beliefs and explore all the potential horror that lurks in the shadows-just waiting.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This is an extraordinary, pioneering work! Imprint it on your heart.' Theodore D. Hall, Ph.D. Author of 'The Arc - Surviving the Flood of Disinformation' The Miraculous Solution is the world's greatest How-To guide for finding Loving Fulfillment, your Highest Purpose, and creating world-beneficial Success in your life. The Genius Channel and the Carlson Method are two magnificent keys for realizing your own positive possibilities and global potential. Go inside the Wisdom of the Heart, through the Highest Knowledge, to Divine Inspiration and the depths of the Inner Source of All Being. Learn how to Tap Into the Essence - the greatest elixir of life. Experience the world of true oneness with Earth, and the unity of all energy and consciousness. Discover how you can be and do anything you choose to be and do. ¿ Unleash your deepest purpose ¿ Realize your heart's love ¿ Manifest your fulfilling lifestyle ¿ Expand consciousness ¿ Create quantum leaps of awareness and imagination ¿ Originate solutions for humanity and Earth The Miraculous Solution - A Guide to Personal and Planetary Transformation is the essential book that activates your potential to create and provides a true source of empowerment. It gives you the practical applications of how to make your dreams happen with clarity and certainty. Finally, it provides the venue we will use to co-create the greatest evolution of humanity. Readers' comments: The solutions are astounding. Very powerful. Inspiring! It gave me energy. Outrageously fabulous. Spectacular. One of the three best books I've ever read. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Words From The Author It is my heart's desire to see men performing their role as a role model for future young men to emulate. In this shaky economy that we live in, we need men of quality. Throughout this book, I am targeting men that need to step up and give their all in everything God has designed them to be. Having raised three sons, I feel compelled to write about the growing epidemic that is facing the men of the population. If men are not pursuing, there will always be a page in their life that will render incompleteness until he summons God for direction. I am inclined to believe that the family is out of sync without him and a better unit with him. Whether you are men in the corporate world, Christian arena, work place, or even incarcerated, this book is prepared just for you and will provide the right tools you need, to possess the Total Package. This book displays the qualities and characteristics that each man should attain to fulfill their assignment and purpose in life. Dr. Jerlette MickieAuthor.…