Archway publishing dez 2016 (15 resultados)

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When we look at a breathtaking sunset, we see an array of colors: deep reds, light pinks, vibrant oranges, and soft purples. We notice how these colors blend together-how one color ends as another begins. Within this mix of light-filled beauty, we appreciate wisps of floating clouds . the sun aglow with fire.At first we are captivated by the striking colors-the outline of the clouds-the peacefulness of the moment. In time, though, we come to sense something deeper. We begin to feel an intimate connection with the universe.In Stillness is a short story about a teenage girl who experiences a spiritual awakening while studying her reflection in a stream. Upon returning home, she shares her experience with her father and speaks invitingly of oneness, of feeling love in the present moment, and of seeing beauty in everything. With identical father-daughter and mother-son versions, In Stillness brings the reader back to the present moment through vivid descriptive narratives and joyful insights. Like a peaceful meditation, it is best read slowly and may be revisited many times. Inspired by hundreds of spiritual conversations the author has had with his own daughter and son, In Stillness reminds us that our children are not only our greatest gifts but also our greatest teachers.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Ask anyone from India about Jammu and Kashmir, and he or she will tell you it is the home of spirituality.It's a beautiful place blessed by the gods with beautiful rivers, calm lakes, picturesque waterfalls, and cypress trees. It's famous for its ancient Mughal heritage and Hindu shrines.But toady these places are in news for something else: Islamic extremistsespecially those operating from Pakistancontinue to terrorize residents, visitors and spreading militancy in region.Azad Singh Rathore, a successful entrepreneur from India, traces the history of the region in this textbook, which highlights how Pakistanis have betrayed Indians time and again. He explores how Pakistan's aggression triggered an all-out war.The Kargil War was defined by high-altitude warfare in a climate as low as minus forty degrees. Posts were fought over in hand-to-hand combat, and India defeated Pakistan with great courage and bravery.Join the author as he highlights Pakistan's misdeeds and celebrates the bravery and patriotism of Indian soldiers that fought for their beloved nation in Kargil.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Engin Inel Holmstrom's second novel, House of Daughters, is a delightful adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice to 1920s Turkey. The Ottoman Empire is dying. Istanbul is occupied by the British. But all Emin Efendi can think of is marrying off his five daughters to secure their places and fortunes. While working as a nurse, Emin Efendi's favorite daughter Perihan meets a dashing, wounded Turkish officer, Major Murat. They're attracted to each other, but Murat's pride in his family's social status prejudices their blossoming love. In this retelling, Jane Austen's beloved characters are taken out of the drawing room and their tale is told within the historical context of the Turkish fight for independence, birth of its new nation, and greater opportunities for women. House of Daughters should appeal to Austen's readers as well as all those who enjoy reading novels with strong female characters.'HOUSE OF DAUGHTERS is a thrilling blend of adventure, romance, and the personal courage of men and women, during the birth of the Turkish Republic of the 1920s. Exploring the British and Turkish conflict in Anatolia and written like a romantic fable with a dark side, the novel tells of high romance, honor, betrayal, and family saga, in a beautiful mash-up of classic and modern literature. Taking its framing story from Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, Engin Inel Holmstrom has given Austen's tale a modern twist with scenes of soccer matches, gun-running, cross-cultural secrets, and nationalistic fervor in a story of new beginnings, old traditions, and the rise of the new Turkish state. A sweet delight of hushed promises undermined by the demands of family, friends, country and gender, HOUSE OF DAUGHTERS is a hybrid story drawn through the eighteenth and twentieth centuries best understood in the twenty-first century. Following her debut novel LOVESWEPT, Holmstrom's second novel uncovers a vital history of European struggle for identity, unity, and self-determination. A proud story of unchanging human desire, conflict, and fresh hope.' Matt Fullerty, Author of THE KNIGHT OF NEW ORLEANS and THE MURDERESS AND THE HANGMAN.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Recent studies conducted by the National Center for Fathering and National Fatherhood Initiative show that only fifty percent of children spend their childhood in an intact family, and about one-third of all children live apart from their biological fathers.As a father, your involvement is much greater than your mere presence. Fathers must ensure that their deeds exemplify their words in that the father exhibits the behavior he instills in his children.Bruce D. Edwards, JD, LLM, has mentored hundreds of young children, and he's witnessed what it means when they have a father figure in their lives. In his book, Bruce shares impactful qualities to becoming a better father and role model. Learn how to:develop the necessary spiritual awareness to lead and guide children;invest the necessary time and effort to be a great father figure;show affection and love to boost a child's self-esteem; andcomprehend what it means to spend quality time with children.Whether you're a parent, grandparent, guardian, teacher, mentor, or an adult who wants to make a difference by cultivating lasting connections with children, The 14 Virtues of the Good Father is a great resource guide to assist in developing and nurturing fatherly relationships.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Michael André Fath is an internationally acclaimed rock and fusion guitarist and producer, with hundreds of recordings tohis credit, and is currently playing with two national acts: Here, Now and Forever and RavenSong. He has also gathered considerable critical success with his two recent novels, The Girls of Yesterday and The Village Squires Tales of Mayhem and Revenge.Similarly, his previous books of verse, Reflections of Darkness and Light and Amor est Conceptualis, have been equally regarded. Michael's extensive martial arts resume is greatly reflected in related professional endeavors, including owning and operating The Blue Chip Academy, as well as training numerous military, police and civilian clients.As well, he is in the beginning stages of another career phase, that of motivational speaking, being accepted into the rosters of prestigious American and international companies. Michael is clearly, though, defined and motivated by his two daughters Jade and Sierra, who have grown into happy, beautiful and professional young women that are clearly his soul mates, friends, confidants and proof positive of God's existence.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In a time when anxiety and brokenness have become hallmarks of so many institutions, this small volume abounds with wisdom and insight for those who seek a better way. Every page offers valuable perspectives on how leaders, in the church and beyond, can both value and benefit from the too often underappreciated gifts of our most valuable resource the people with whom we serve.While the principles have been distilled into seven People-Centric insights, Morrison and Fidlin offer a path to transform entire human ecologies toward hope, worth and productivity. For many, the language of Servant Leadership has become just another shibboleth in these pages are insights that liberate anew the understanding that in all our ministry and service, all may gain in self worth and their true value to the community.Philip Amerson, President Emeritus, Garrett-Evangelical Theological SeminaryRichard Morrison and Billie Fidlin have proved that combining Christian ethics with modern business practice is not only possible, but is a winning combination for the church. Building upon their considerable experience in both secular and religious organizations, they have shown us a management technique that is both compassionate and effective. This is must reading for church leaders!The Right Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith, Ph.D, D. D.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Tom and Terry Wolfe have agreed to help the FBI finally bring Vernon Crassman to justice. The evil billionaire has become a bitter, hateful man living in constant pain and agony due to the horrendous injuries he suffered during his last confrontation with the Wolfe's. His injuries deprive him of sleep, so his nights are spent plotting revenge against his enemies.Crassman intends to end the troublesome couple's lives in a very slow and painful manner. To implement the first part of his plan, the sinister and deadly villain kidnaps Terry. The purpose, of course, is to entice Tom to come find his wife on Crassman's turf. But Tom has been forbidden by the current administration to enter the sanctuary where Crassman hides.Tom is forced to secretly assemble his own private team and illegally infiltrate a hostile country, free his wife, and bring Crassman to final justice. In pursuing this quest, the team travels to exotic locations and pits themselves against the greatest dangers they have ever faced. Not everyone will survive, but once again, the Wolfe pair proves itself a force to be reckoned with. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - It's been hundreds of years since United States war veterans entered a covenant with their governmentone that promised they would be cared for physically and mentally.But the scandal that broke out at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Medical Center in Phoenix, in May 2014, showed that one side is not holding up its end of the bargain. That scandal rolled across the nation to other Veterans Affairs facilities, and the crisis is far from over.Thomas D. Plantz, a retired health care executive and Vietnam combat veteran, highlights through his dedicated analysis how the VA and all levels of government have failed to ensure that veteransin a timely manner can access health care services. While the VA provides many excellent specialty services at its 150 acute care hospitals and 820 outpatient clinics, Plantz argues that its warts and blemishes distract from the good work provided by its physicians, nurses, and support personnel.The VA's problems must be tackled, and a newly-elected president working in concert with a committed Congress, new VA executive leaders, and a public dedicated to providing treatment to our nation's veterans would restore The Sacred Trust. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Although the number of women serving as religious leaders in the United States has long been small, in recent decades that number has increased significantly in some denominations. Even so, their stories often go untold, and their perspectives are regularly left out of broader examinations of clergy.In Voices of Women of the Cloth, nineteen clergywomen representing eleven different denominations and some nondenominational churches share their stories through interviews. The women range in age from their twenties to their nineties and hold or have held positions including senior or assistant pastor and minister, priest, hospice chaplain, military chaplain, teacher, Roman Catholic sister, and wedding minister. These women display dedication, wisdom, and perseverance in their chosen careers; they offer new and valuable ways of looking at spiritual matters and a unique perspective on an important but often underrepresented segment of the clergy.This collection of interviews presents the personal narratives of nineteen clergywomen in the United States, sharing how they became members of the cloth.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - To convince yourself or someone else that suicide isn't the answer, you must first accept this reality:For some people, it is the answer.When Frank Selden came home from a tour in Iraq, having been deployed as a member of the Washington Army National Guard, he was a changed man. He went from being a loving father, supportive husband, and proud soldier to someone who no longer loved his country or his own life.He lived for several years under a dark cloud and tried killing himself four times. He should have died each time, but something providential intervened.In The Suicide Solution, he examines how he regained his joy for living and initiates an honest discussion on suicide, including its benefits. Making blanket statements such as, 'There is nothing to gain' won't do anything to prevent suicide among those who see it as an attractive option.With an average of twenty-two veterans killing themselves every single day and with suicide being the second leading cause of death in the 15 to 34 age group, it's time to rethink suicide from the ground up.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - As a young and impoverished child, author Dr. Robert E. Burke knew his life's purpose was to become a physician. However, no one could have predicted the tortuous path he would travel in that quest and beyond. In Beyond the Quest to Become a Physician, he provides perspective on his life as he narrates his reflections on the influences that have shaped him throughout the decades.In this memoir, Burke weaves childhood, adolescent, and other personal experiences with the latest information on brain development to provide insight as to how one's experiences influence whom that person becomes. From the moment of one's first breath, one's experiences are unique. He discusses that who one becomes is driven by the interplay of genetics, expression of those genes, and cognitive-socio-economic influences.Beyond the Quest to Become a Physician shares some challenges, knowledge, character changes, distractions, and revelations that Dr. Burke experienced. Therein he provides insight not only to the quest but also to the profession. Through his inspirational and true tales, he helps others to envision how parenting, goal-setting, perseverance, and character create the difference between success and failure.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Army of Darkness is waging a massive attack against the Warriors of the Light and civilian forces on Rylaxon. Young Warrior Biron Coomra has his hands full not only battling the enemy, but also fighting the critical energy crisis on Edathe only refuge from the evil spreading across the solar system. In an effort to save humanity, Biron must protect his friend, Dalsia, in her mission to locate life-saving crystals that can keep Eda's future alive. If any crystals exist, they are deep underground in a closed, flooded mine inside enemy territory. Unfortunately, a resentful Dalsia blames Biron for the death of the man she loved. But as Biron attempts to alleviate Dalsia's tortured memories by traveling through time to change her past, he soon discovers that no good deed goes unpunished. His kind intentions turn tragic, threatening to negate the Light's greatest victory. Now it is up to Biron to ignore his Warrior code and restore the futureeven if that means killing the innocent and placing his own life in jeopardy. In this continuing battle of good versus evil, a young Warrior must repair a fractured timeline, find crucial power crystals, and save humanity before time erases all hope.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Canada did not come of age at Vimy, and in all of Canada's wars both soldiers and civilians have died in vain. So why do people continue to support war in general, despite its poor record of benefits And why, in particular, does Canada involve herself in other people's wars Why does Canada, never under any realistic threat of invasion, continue to fight In Canada: The Case for Staying Out of Other People's Wars, author and trial attorney William S. Geimer presents the case that Canada should end its fealty to powerful patrons like the United Kingdom and the United States and instead make a more valuable contribution to international relations. Presented as a case laid out at trial, the arguments outline a new vision and challenge the prevailing myth that Canada came of age on the world stage at Vimy Ridge during the Great War. The evidence presented contains the stories of ordinary soldiers and civilians from every Canadian war, and it traces unexamined factors that have produced foolish wars and a failure to enhance securitya failure that governments of all stripes have been unwilling to admit. Canada must follow a new and better path. Pursuing policies derived from being in other people's wars can never provide Canada with the kind of international recognition its citizens deserve. It is past time for Canadians to talk rationally about staying out of other people's wars. The story of those wars tells us there is a better way.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In the first half of the twenty-first century, the winds of renewal that drove the affairs of humankind near the end of the previous century are spreading democracy and the rule of law to significant portions of the world. But some twentieth-century discords remain unresolved, and fanatics, unable to organize official armies, turn to terror instead.When a shadowy extremist group deploys advanced technologies to kill off whole segments of the human population, Martin Molina emerges as a reluctant champion of the people seeking to help stop the massacre of innocents. A former marine who is deeply spiritual, he finds himself forced into working with military and law enforcement personnel from around the worldsome of whom were once his adversariesto locate the source of the tech causing earthquakes and spreading chemical and biological agents that are killing millions. Only time will tell whether he will succeed in protecting humanity from those seeking to harm it.In this science fiction thriller, one man joins forces with a multinational team of experts to prevent a terrorist group from using advanced technology to destroy the world.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When Daniel Fulkerson entered medical school, he pictured neurosurgery as a serious business that demanded precision, a harsh attitude, and a complete absence of fun. But after falling backwards into the specialty, Dr. Fulkerson found neurosurgery to be a field filled with joy, sadness, a little humor, and courageous and inspiring patients.In an honest and compelling retelling of his long and winding road to train and then practice as a pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Fulkerson guides others through his journey from medical school to service on a small military base, through residency training, and finally, to a practice in a highly specialized children's hospital. The journey reveals the dramatic swings of emotions experienced by both patients and doctors in an increasingly hostile medical environment. Dr. Fulkerson also shares stories of dedicated professors who train medical students and resident surgeons to care for the tiniest neurosurgical patients.Nothing Good Happens at The Baby Hospital offers a compelling glimpse into the joys, tragedies, and hopeful moments that surround the highly specialized and sometimes silly world of pediatric neurosurgery.…