Author solutions inc apr 2014 (294 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Turtle's Treasure is a story of hope, and reflects a spirit needed today to face shared global challenges related to the environment and social responsibility. Join Turtle as she ventures with Owl into their 'global' forest community to learn to see these challenges with new eyes and respond to them with a new heart. Turtle's journey is one that speaks to all ages, and particularly complements home learning and classroom contexts from grade one through graduate levels across fields, such as education, sociology, and global environmental studies. This book is dedicated to the many unrecognized individuals around the world who remind us to live simply.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A young boy, bored with what he already has, wants more. He meets a genie who offers him just that-but not without a price. A lesson is learned with the help of a melodic, repetitive chorus that charms the child who will recite it along with the reader.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Where can I go What can I see How can I learn What I can be For young people, thinking about the future and what they would like to be when they grow up can be fun, exciting, and sometimes even a little bit scary. With that in mind, retired language arts teacher Marla Blackwell presents a variety of career options for young people in an illustrated poem that encourages a love of reading, learning, and an exploration of all life has to offer. Through rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, Blackwell invites children to consider a wide range of careers, including everything from magician to mathematician, astronauts to race car drivers, musicians to scientists, and teachers to preachers. She reminds children that through reading and learning, it is possible to create your own destiny. In this picture book, a seasoned teacher seeks to open the eyes of children to all the possibilities in life while encouraging a love of all the treasures found inside a book cover.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A funny story with a serious message, Candy Caper tells the tale of Lester, an unsuspecting goat who finds himself in a legal predicament. This is truly an example of being in the right place at the wrong time. Adults will enjoy the legal references while children will delight in the pictures, storyline, and most importantly, the punch line. Burgard, Brenda (ilustrador).…

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Nick, a twelve-year-old from planet Earth, is filled with a desire for adventure. In the three years he has known his alien robot friend, O-Zone, Nick has learned much about astronomy and planetary ecology and constantly dreams what it would be like to join O-Zone on interplanetary adventures. As a new Protector member of the universal defense team, the Terraguard, he finally gets his chance! O-Zone invites Nick to visit space station Elmira with him. There, the two learn that the peaceful planet of Caldaris is in trouble. A great beast who never sleeps is destroying the planet's natural resources and threatening the existence of the Caldarian civilization. Desperate for help, the prince of Caldaris asks Nick and O-Zone to travel aboard a powerful spaceship to his planet to investigate the threat and hopefully save the planet and its people from extinction. After enlisting help from a young adventurer and her exotic horse, Nick and O-Zone bravely face the threat head-on-all while dealing with spaceship malfunctions, dodging asteroids, and battling evil aliens. In this exciting adventure, a young Protector and his robot friend embark on a dangerous journey through space to fight an intergalactic battle and stop a beast of unimaginable power before it destroys the universe and all its inhabitants forever.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The book is about Health Care in Saudi Arabia, from a future perspective. It discusses four main issues, which constitute the main pillars of better future health services not only in Saudi Arabia but rather in any community:1- The need for scientific Health Planning based on accurate and relevant data2- Health Manpower, which is the core stone of any health care system3- The value of decentralization of Health Services4- The importance of Primary Health CareIf Saudi Arabia with its financial and other logistic resources can improve these four pillars on scientific bases it will have a much better health services.The book is didicated to health planners, health authorities, educators and students of the health care system.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Wags to Riches: Emma Lu is the true story of the author's second rescue dog. Emma lost her left eye in an accident before she was rescued from a North Carolina highway in 2001. She was healed and adopted into the author's loving home. Emma is a great example of how to overcome obstacles and accept differences in others. Her story proves how much innocent animals deserve and need our help. Readers of all ages will enjoy reading about Emma's positive spirit and optimism. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to animal rescue and welfare organizations.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Little Adventures of Pip the Pup follows the exciting adventure of Pip the puppy dog as she walks through the park. She encounters all sorts of new and exciting things. Follow along with Pip as she counts her way through the park.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The story is all about a snow storm & the Budhan family having fun outside.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Adventures of Henri, the Super Dog is a book encouraging the best from anyone. Henri demonstrates how even the ordinary can become extraordinary when he focuses on helping others'.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Cody takes his mom on a crazy and wild adventure with snakes, bison, and dinosaurs. Will he and his mom survive Or will they become lunch for the creatures in the wild.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - I am a thief. While travelling through a rather longish journey of life, I was fortunate enough to come across a variety of characters. There were moments with them that were worth stealing. I have stolen them and preserved carefully in a sacred corner of my heart. Now the time has come when it looks selfish that I have failed to share my treasure with the masses in general and the connoisseurs in particular. While going through the book, you are sure to come across the characters that you encounter in day-to-day life. All of them have a story. Some of these strike a chord in you. These are the things you preserve and that is reflected in you as well. Feelings are precious and make a permanent impression which you carry forward. This is the essence of literature.While I said this, there is no claim from my side that the works are of great literary value. It is my humble endeavour to share my stolen treasure with you so that I am no more tagged as 'selfish.' There are eleven short stories in this collection. The characters belong to different walks of life, and are mostly commoners; like you and me. But do the commoners not have uncommon stories My success depends on whether you enjoy the stories. It is after all, the enjoyment that matters. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The world of magic has disappeared. The dragons, witches, wizards, fey, and unicorns are all gone, and many are left wondering what happened to them. Are they really gone, or are they just in hiding Loot is a young orphan boy who lives among the Viking clan. He has no knowledge of his past, and his future is just as unknown. He has only just returned to the village of his childhood after a year spent wandering the Smoking Mountains. He survives a dangerous encounter with the Clan of Dragons, enemies of his adopted people. Even so, Loot's return does not bring celebration, and some people even feel he should be punished. They have no idea that Loot is the key to the world's salvation.The boy has the power to save the human race and perhaps even to return the ancient dragons to places of power. As his mysterious past begins to reveal itself, it soon becomes clear that he is much more than a weak orphan boy. Before he can become a hero, though, he must first come to terms with his hidden historyand prepare for battle.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Flavors of Phillies Nation is a collection of fan recipes that inspires sports fans across the nation to savor a tailgating atmosphere and hit a home run with unforgettable cuisine. 'Whether you're a newcomer to the world of tailgating or a seasoned pro, I invite you to enjoy the recipes herein and taste the passion that inspired them.' -Garry Maddox, former Phillies center fielder.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Kenneth Fly went from town living to the life of a farm boy during the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s. It was a life of hard work without luxury. Instead of watching television and playing video games, he grew up working in the fields of North Carolina, handling firearms, operating machinery, and participating in other activities and tasks that are foreign to the youngsters, youth, and even men of today. In this series of personal narratives and anecdotes, Fly recalls those days with detail and humor. Life wasn t always easy, but his mother did whatever was necessary to make a good home and loving environment for her family. His dad was a hardworking master carpenter whose behavior showed anyone watching that life is about morals, hard work, and self-respect. The Fly family is special because they so rarely complained and always managed to stay happy. For them, life wasn t fancy, but relying on common sense and each other made it sweet.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Twenty people from all walks of life were interviewed for this book. In their own words, they tell what it takes to thrive through the most difficult times in their lives. Do they have a secret formula that allows them to transform their adversity into the very process that makes them do well Do they have anything in common with each other Peg Nosek, one of the thrivers, described how in her youth she relentlessly pursued her passion for music. One day in high school, she was lying on the couch at home, listening to the radio. The program was playing Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. 'I heard this heart-wrenching soliloquy by the oboe, and it touched me so deeply. I thought to myself, 'I want to learn how to make that sound.'' Because she had breathing difficulties from a genetic disease, it took her over a year to convince the band director at her school and her parents to let her try. She got a tutor during the summer, and when school began, she said, 'I zoomed right up to first chair.'Anyone going through a tough time will learn what Peg knew about her personality traits, what she believed in, and how skillful she was at finding the necessary support to, not only overcome the odds against her, but to flourish. Parents, teachers, and youth workers will learn how important their role is in demonstrating resilience. Every one of the thrivers said they had someone who believed in them and encouraged their talents when they were young.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Becoming a brother is like becoming a hero.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A young pup named Rex learns a very important lesson about friendship and discovers that he has to be careful of what he wishes for. He realizes the importance of being grateful for his friends back home after an adventure goes awry in a dark forest.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Journey with Sharlotte the Shoe as she tries to reunite with her sister. Will she finally make it home or will her efforts be thwarted by a 2 year old Join the fun and meet some of her quirky friends along the way.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Grandma's love to keep in touch with their grandchildren, and sending letters is still a great way to have that personal touch between the different generations. However, sometimes young children, with big imaginations, can take a simple funny idea to a whole new level.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Manny's New Friend is the story of a dog who gets a fun surprise as his family changes. Judge, Mary (ilustrador).

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - .a personal and sensitive study of passion and its exquisite colors.a journey through its many curves. 'Dorothy Neumann's poems bring us into a world of broken saints and living gods, disenchanted dreamers and strayed revelers. They convey the sound of a lover's eyes and the sense of importance in what we do for our friends, colleagues, aging pets, and dying parents. Above all they bear witness to intense feeling, stunning discoveries about one's self and others, and the connectedness of private and public. You can feel the author weighing each poem in the palm of her hand and sending it to us with radiant generosity.' William J. Kennedy, Avalon Foundation Professor in the Humanities, Cornell University 'TRUTH SERUM is a complex, intimate, and haunting collection of poems that explores layers of human experience with warmth infused with deeply affecting insight. It is a colorful tapestry woven together from the strands of a rich life, a personal lifetime work of enormous power, passion, and wisdom. The reader is swept along on a bittersweet tide of honest and keen observation that reflects an introspective intensity of both the deeply personal and the universal with an absorbing integrity. The doubt, longing, and darkness of the human soul searching for light with startling imagery lingers and crackles in the air. a search for life's meaning and 'it is enough'. a superb accomplishment!' Nancy E. Flaherty Rowe, Director TARA Project - Empowering Communities, Ending Poverty TARAProject.org Dorothy Neumann is an award winning theatre director and teacher in the Washington, D.C. area.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In a neighborhood jammed with look-alike clapboard houses in a South Carolina Cotton mill village, author William Hale grew up as an inquisitive boy who climbed trees, played sandlot baseball, and learned his greatest life lessons from unexpected places. Amid the darkness of the Great Depression, Hale was never without food, love, or a little bit of sparkle from Azzie, a washwoman with a broad smile, big voice, and never-ending encouragement for little Hale. With humor, sensitivity, and candor, Hale delves deeply into the delicate fabric of life as he details experiences derived from a distinctive coming-of-age journey full of fun, challenges, and timeless messages. As he learned to love winnie soup, whiled away the hours on the porch swing, and discovered that time is the greatest healer of all, Hale details how he grew from boy into man and realized the impact of his choices that eventually led him in a different direction. The Village and Beyond offers one man s poignant reflections on life as he revels in the powerful world of the human spirit and discovers that he will never be without questions.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Aim to be inspired without a miss; connect in this poetic confrontation. Both thought-provoking and flowing, the rhymes will motivate and rhythms satiate the soul. Challenges to the ordinary intersect with motivation to higher levels. Prepare to contemplate true victory as contrasting complexities clash in this duel.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book wasn't written for a specific gender or race, but for anyone who feels he or she is trapped and sees no way out. When I looked at all the angles and saw no open doors, no gaps, the odds being too much against me, I looked deep within myself and was introduced to my inner spirit, which was just waiting to take control. Anger was put on the side, because patience and planning were the key. I had to clear my mind of negative thoughts and separate myself from negative people. My wife's battle against me was yet to be won. I hope this book will encourage someone else that there's hope, if one is willing to acknowledge it, and realize that negative thoughts have no place in the courtroom.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This is a story of how a class got a surprise visitor, and how they ended up reading together.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This collection of poetry is dedicated to Douglas' family and friends. I hope by reading this, it will help you better understand some of what his mind was going through.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book brings out the fact that although not necessarily the same, we all have a past. But more importantly, it helps us realize there is a God that loves us and is ready, willing, and able to help and deliver us. This book is a testimony that proves there is nothing that can separate me from the love of God in Christ Jesus. The Waiting Room is one of the most anointed, inspiring books that have been written in a long time. This book is raw, and it is real. It is honest and will help people from all walks of life to be delivered from their past, no matter what it was.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Right or wrong, a series of fragile relationships collides through chance, coincidence, or fate. Twelve years ago, Kirk made an innocent but terrible mistake. As he faces down another night of tormented dreams, he struggles to shake the scars he still bears. After sixty years as man and wife, Ira and Betsy's love is as vibrant as it was the day their eyes made contact across a dusty country parking lot. Now, disease and willful destruction tear away at everything they've built together. Just sixteen, Megan is at war with the world-and especially her mother, who flounders in a failing campaign to keep her daughter from making the same mistakes she did at that age. Robin, a career-driven woman with an unwavering, take-no-prisoners attitude-despite the ultimate sacrifice she made as a woman-finds her husband Rick, who has opted to coast (and flirt) through his own career, frustrating at best. Wes and Trish were once high school sweethearts and now have a teenager of their own. They cherish their daughter, but that's not enough to keep them from growing apart. And now, the fate of their family hangs on the success of one big score. By eighteen, Jo-Ann was alone and pregnant. Twelve years later, she's about to discover the reward for a good deed doesn't come without loss. This novel reveals the intersection of the lives of a group of very different people, illuminating the shocking ramifications of life, love, and loss in a crazy, mixed-up world.…