Friesenpress apr 2023 (35 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Curtis loves to play video games. When his mom suggests he try something new, his friends show him their hobbies: playing ball hockey, painting, and playing the drum, but none of these hobbies suit Curtis. Then, when sitting with an Elder, Dawn, he sees a cocoon produce a butterfly and becomes inspired to learn more about what he's just witnessed. Through doing so, Curtis discovers his new hobby. Curtis Finds a New Hobby is part of an Indigenous lit series set on Turtle Island and aims to empower early readers to make positive choices in life. Mitchell, Brandon (ilustrador).…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Charlene Stiletto has decided to embark on an adventure in search of the perfect pair of shoes. Full of excitement and determination, she travels the globe to find the most fabulous, enviable, gorgeous pair she can imagine! Along the way, and with the company of her faithful dog Boots, she encounters Roman soldiers, hot air balloons, and some seriously delicious cheese. But can she find the most fabulous pair of shoes Charlene Stiletto and Her Search for a Fabulous Pair of Shoes is a story about hope, perseverance, imagination, and dreams. Oh, and about shoes. Up for Charlene's 'I Spy' challenge There are over one hundred objects to find within the book! A donation will be made to the C. Arlene Innes Guthrie Award from the sale of each copy of Charlene Stiletto and Her Search for a Fabulous Pair of Shoes. The award is named in honour of Arlene, a beloved employee of the Stratford Festival's wardrobe department for twenty-six seasons, who lost her battle to cancer. Established by her friends and co-workers, the award is presented annually to a member (or members) of the wardrobe department who is experiencing a period of illness.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Curtis loves to play video games. When his mom suggests he try something new, his friends show him their hobbies: playing ball hockey, painting, and playing the drum, but none of these hobbies suit Curtis. Then, when sitting with an Elder, Dawn, he sees a cocoon produce a butterfly and becomes inspired to learn more about what he's just witnessed. Through doing so, Curtis discovers his new hobby. Curtis Finds a New Hobby is part of an Indigenous lit series set on Turtle Island and aims to empower early readers to make positive choices in life. Mitchell, Brandon (ilustrador).…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Never have there been friends more loyal, kind, and encouraging to humankind than dogs. More than companionship, they become our other half; they always seem to know just what to do when we need comfort, and through their unabashed joy for life, they can teach us something about ourselves.In For the Love of My Dogs, David Ravinsky celebrates forty-five years of friendship with five canines. From his childhood with the rambunctious yet loyal mutt Caesar, to new adulthood with the docile golden Gleason, to the inseparable Reagan and Brady, to the ray of sunshine Mace-each dog could not be any more different from each other, but each one has left an unforgettable mark on who he is.Yet even David knows that his friendships with his dogs could not last forever. Each story of happiness comes with one of loss, and David doesn't shy away from talking about the darkness that falls over a household when we lose a friend. But the storm isn't eternal, and what emerges out the other side is an all-encompassing love for man's best friend-and even some lessons about the nature of life.Written with honesty and love, For the Love of My Dogs is a delight for pet owners who have irreplaceable bonds with their furry friends.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Peek-A-Boo, Princess Cheyenne, and their friends are back for another adventure!Peek-A-Boo, the reluctant runaway, and Princess Cheyenne, the pampered Persian, love to spend their days together relaxing in the garden behind Grandma and Megan's house. But Peek-A-Boo's raccoon friend Miranda senses something bad happening in the woods behind Grandma's house. The friends decide to enter the woods to find out what could be going on. Peek-A-Boo, Miranda, and their squirrel friends Cheeky and Norbert walk into the woods, planning to look for a cabin Miranda heard was haunted. Princess Cheyenne doesn't think it's a good idea to go into the woods, so she stays home instead. But soon, she finds herself missing her friends and decides to find them to join their adventure. Instead, she finds the cabin and meets its inhabitants. What are the secrets of the inhabitants of the cabin, and why must the princess keep their secrets In this next adventure of Peek-A-Boo and Princess Cheyenne, the friends face difficult decisions, learn to be brave, and discover there's magic all around them. Tufail, Muhammad Rizwan (ilustrador).…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Charlene Stiletto has decided to embark on an adventure in search of the perfect pair of shoes. Full of excitement and determination, she travels the globe to find the most fabulous, enviable, gorgeous pair she can imagine! Along the way, and with the company of her faithful dog Boots, she encounters Roman soldiers, hot air balloons, and some seriously delicious cheese. But can she find the most fabulous pair of shoes Charlene Stiletto and Her Search for a Fabulous Pair of Shoes is a story about hope, perseverance, imagination, and dreams. Oh, and about shoes. Up for Charlene's 'I Spy' challenge There are over one hundred objects to find within the book! A donation will be made to the C. Arlene Innes Guthrie Award from the sale of each copy of Charlene Stiletto and Her Search for a Fabulous Pair of Shoes. The award is named in honour of Arlene, a beloved employee of the Stratford Festival's wardrobe department for twenty-six seasons, who lost her battle to cancer. Established by her friends and co-workers, the award is presented annually to a member (or members) of the wardrobe department who is experiencing a period of illness.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In this collection of sixteen short stories, everyday people become brave survivors as the world as they know it is ripped apart and they endure landscapes destroyed by colonial conquest, faulty technology, climate change, and natural disasters to save others and themselves. The Moon EclipseKevin wakes in toxic L.A. smog and witnesses the rippling effect of a bizarre moon eclipse. Without money, food, or water, he must barter with a hotelier for refuge.The Curse of Notre DameLuc, a Parisian priest, wanders through what was once the City of Love as it finally collapses under the weight of a disparate society and looters destroy historic monuments.The Destruction of NagasakiKenji is kidnapped during English invasion and trains as a samurai to free himself and liberate his country.The Criminal and the LionIt's 9AD and Rome needs an emperor to put an end to corruption, but when Marcus murders his brother for the title and claims his wife, Ornella, only she can stop the tyrant.Surviving Unimagined Dystopias Two high school classmates survive a supernatural disaster in their otherwise boring hometown and flee to the woods before they realize they are being hunted and will need to fight back to survive.Full of fast-paced action, destruction, survival scenarios, and hopeless circumstances, Brave Survivors are Superhumans offers an onslaught of dystopian despair alongside the remarkable resilience of humanity and a glimpse of hope.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - It's summer vacation, and sisters Ella and Alora are trying to amuse themselves at their mother's friend's house while the grownups talk and talk and talk. They are running out of ideas to pass the time when they discover a very unusual drain cover out of sight in a secret patio. Made out of stone, with intricate carvings and handholds, it's like nothing they've ever seen before. Desperate for adventure (or at least something to relieve their boredom), they remove the cover and find a mysteriously glowing staircase leading downwards. An apparently magical path that's just begging them to follow it-How could anyone resist Holding tightly to each other's hands, they start their journey and are astonished by what they find: an adventure more epic and amazing than anything they could have imagined, taking them to countries and continents all over the world! Even as they search for a way back to where they started (not wanting to worry their mother), they enjoy the amazing opportunity to experience these wildly different locations, everywhere from the deserts of Egypt to the ice floes of the Antarctic, and learn about them from their unexpected and colourful inhabitants. A story just as entertaining as it is educational, Ella and Alora and The Secret Drain showcases the importance of friendship and family and of learning all about our amazing world so that we can start taking better care of it. Baines, Sasha (ilustrador).…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-one-year-old sorceress Adara has trained since childhood to be a killer. Her grandfather, as head of the Assassins' Guild, raised her to believe in the morality of their mission: to rid the world of criminals and the suffering they cause. But there's more to Adara than her lethal abilities-more than she even knows herself. When a routine mission goes wrong, she is kidnapped by enemies of her estranged mother, and soon, Adara is caught up in politics at the highest level. In discovering the truth about her parents and the origins of her powers, Adara must decide who she wants to be . . . even if it means leaving everything from her old life behind. The fate of the world may rest in the balance.Set in a richly imagined world where magic has evolved after the fall of democracy, In Her Shadow is an action-packed story of power, corruption, justice, and family bonds. Sato, Brady (ilustrador).…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Gracie, a mischievous beagle, is up to her shenanigans again. She's desperate to show her owner what's hiding under the bed. Is it a ball A piece of kibble No, it's dust bunnies!This delightful rhyming story is sure to have kids mesmerized by the imaginative world that exists just out of sight. Dust bunnies swinging on hair ties! Dust bunnies eating at a red play brick table. Even dust bunnies reading books! With all the delight and fun only kids know, the little girl and Gracie race around the house finding all the odds and ends dust bunnies love to play with.Gracie's Playful, Dusty Day shows us the magical world we can find if we open our minds to possibilities, imagination, and creation. Cox, MacKenzie (ilustrador).…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Fall 1971. Richard Nixon is in the White House. Five George Washington University law students form Students Challenging Regulatory Agency Procedures (SCRAP). SCRAP's intent: to challenge the corporate greed of the nation's railroads and the failure of the government to protect the environment, especially through compliance with the newly enacted National Environmental Policy Act. Author Neil Thomas Proto, then SCRAP's chair, draws from contemporaneous notes and transcripts and builds a narrative with photographs and actual dialogue to take you through eight months of battle against the government, powerful law firms, the nation's railroads, and national environmental organizations-all while SCRAP's members are studying law, only blocks from the disquiet in the White House and amid the threat and reality of anti-war demonstrations. Having enough of the deceit and the empty commitments of change, in spring 1972, SCRAP sues the United States. As success emerges, SCRAP's adversaries stymied, the critical legal question remains: Does SCRAP have 'standing to sue-the right to be in court at all That question reaches the Supreme Court of the United States.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - At the age of eleven, shoemaker apprentice Hyacinthe Reaume dreamed of working in the vibrant fur trade like his father and uncles. He longed to join his voyageur father on one of his trips, despite its grueling labour and the dangers of traveling across frigid waters for long periods of time. An opportune pair of blue shoes led to his courtship and marriage to Agatha LaCelle. Years later, in 1733, Hyacinthe and Agatha, along with their two children, made the long, arduous trip from Montreal to Fort Pontchartrain in sparsely populated Detroit, where he would combine his two passions of shoemaking and fur trading. Their life would be forever changed. They experienced daily hardships and tragic losses, having survived the French and Indian War, the British takeover of the fort, and Chief Pontiac's Uprising. Living through the most tense and critical days in Detroit's history, theirs is a story of courage, perseverance, acceptance, and enduring love.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A heartwarming tale of a woman with a difficult past and fears who steps outside her comfort zone into one of the toughest yacht races in North America. When Rebecca Dunbar agreed to join the land crew for the Van Isle 360 yacht race, she never dreamt that she'd be a last-minute replacement on a racing crew. After all, she barely knew port from starboard, never mind how to actually sail.But fate intervened, and now this quiet history professor must learn how to fit into an experienced sailing crew during one of the most challenging races in North America. The only novice on the Gallivant's seven-member crew, Rebecca discovers a racing world with gale-force winds and rough seas as well as gentle sailing past the wondrous natural beauty of Vancouver Island.As the Gallivant's captain pushes them to beat some of the world's fastest boats, a freak accident leaves Rebecca fighting for her life. Will she stop carrying secrets that weighed her down for years.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In Collectanea, SaRiah went on the hunt to uncover the truth about her history after receiving a family heirloom. In Standing Stones, she finds herself on an entirely new and unexpected adventure as she steps up to claim the destiny her mother never prepared her for. Making the choice to head for the stars with her partner MiKael, an unforeseen wrinkle shunts them away from the ringed planet they are aiming for. They wind up back in time on a second planet where technology has not yet developed. With no way to get home and facing impending parenthood, SaRiah and MiKael travel to the surface. There, they discover a connection to their own past: ancient stone monoliths linked to a secret history of SeWon. Nothing is ever as easy as it seems in this new world, but the couple learn to adapt and communicate as they search for answers.Do these ancient stone circles hold the information they need Will these stone giants and their secrets be able to help them change what is coming on SeWon. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When Inspector Cole moves to a small town in Eastern Ontario, hoping for a quieter posting than his job in the city, the last thing he expects is to get caught up in two 10-year-old missing person cases.Always willing to lend a hand, teenage Alex Rossiter heads to the Brooks' residence to help with a faulty septic system, but after finding a gun buried by the tank, his whole world is turned upside down. When Inspector Cole and Sergeant Greyrock get involved, they discover something far more sinister: a body in the septic tank-the body of Alex's missing father. Cole and Greyrock dig through old police records and discover that two men, Ben Rossiter and Trem Alderwood, went missing within days of each other ten years ago. Two men who didn't know each other, who had no connection, and who had never been found. With no evidence or leads at the time of their disappearances, the cases went cold. Cole and Greyrock plunge headfirst into a new investigation, but the only thing they find is another body buried beneath the streets of their beloved town. They are once again left with no evidence or leads, prompting their investigation to come to a halt. Then young Alex goes missing, leaving behind, unbeknownst to his family, a lover and a child.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Four Elements of Eltotsira. Water. Fire. Earth. Air.For many years, stories and rumours have spoken of those with the Power. Some say it is a myth. Some say it is real. No one with it is ever around to tell their side of the story-they are reported to the authorities and erased from their lives as soon as they start to show the signs. When seventeen-year-old Brooke Anders starts to show signs of her own Power, she and her brother, Owen, are forced to question everything they thought they knew. Now, the siblings are faced with a daunting choice: turn Brooke over to the authorities Or go on the run, putting their lives on the line to escape Seven years ago, Dawson Rider was ripped from his life and family for having the Power. He was called a monster and forced into a cell. Now, at age seventeen, he has recently escaped from prison, along with his best-and only-friend, Amber Punder. Both are finally free, but with the authorities hot on their trail, will they be able to keep it this way Or will they be forced to find a new home somewhere else.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - What if Aliens invaded Earth and humans had forgotten how to fight 'Till the End of Time' is the fourth book in the Knife Soldiers Chronicles following the adventures of Frank Farrell, a very unwilling time traveler accidentally dragged 600 hundred years intro his future by an experiment gone wrong. He arrived up time at the end of the final world war of Earth that killed over six billion humans worldwide, destroyed most of Earths Civilization, leaving the survivors of Earth population complete pacificists trying to rebuild civilization with the aid of an artificial Intelligence known as the Main computer entity, until the alien attack. Now the AI is working closely with the military assisting in both defeats of the invading army from Andromeda. The Main computer was known as God by the military. Having defeated the aliens known as Delta Mike (DM) and barricading the wormhole used by them Frank is sent on another time travel experiment to prove the arrow of time can move both backward and forward.The experiment is successful and Frank lands in 1915 where he joins the marines and distinguishes himself in the banana wars, as well as in World War 1. After five years in the past plans for a second invasion and another blackhole are discovered and he is recalled. Frank and fellow marines, Alonzo Blanco, and Alicia Macaldowie explore this new blackhole along with scientists Dr. Sam Lamont, and Dr. Myra Starfold and find themselves involved with strange societies and possibly new threats to Earth, and the human race. Setting the stage for them to prepare to use what they've learned to protect Earth that may be vulnerable to future attacks.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When a young, financially challenged lab demonstrator named Fred is approached by a mysterious professor, Dr. Smith, to help write up his notes from research he did on the okapi in the Congo, Fred is delighted. Not only will it give him a chance to get to know the enigmatic prof, the extra pay will also go a long way toward solving his financial woes.However, Fred's situation soon becomes complicated. After making a number of regrettable decisions, he embarks on a promising romance with Esther, a student from his hometown. Meanwhile, the more he gets to know Dr. Smith, the deeper Fred, Esther-and virtually everyone else in their orbit-are pulled into a dark secret from Dr. Smith's past. Soon, the same mystery that ties them all together also threatens to tear their lives apart.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A thousand years have passed since The Fortunate were imprisoned beneath the cold and ice of Heldig Fengsel, and their freedom is now at hand. All that stands against them, and their gluttonous subjugation of the land, are the Lion of Forson, her Hammer, and her Spear-three heroes with near-supernatural abilities. Legend says they will come forth when the time is ripe and lead the people of the One Nation into battle against the Fortunate to ensure that never again will they be relegated to The Lesser. Even with these heroes, plans will need to be drawn and alliances strengthened, if they are to have any hope of prevailing against a force with far superior numbers and a wrath that has been building for a millennium. With assistance from their comrades in arms, twin brothers Edouard and Alton-presumed by many to be the prophesized Hammer and Spear- will have to survive mortal danger around every turn as they endeavor to prepare their people, and the Lion of Forson, for a battle that threatens to end their way of life and change the face of the One Nation forever.The Second Wave is the second book of the Hammer and Spear Trilogy, following The Last Line (2021), and like its predecessor, will keep readers teetering on the edge of their seats.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Following the tragic death of her 'beloved' in an automobile crash in Paris, in which she also nearly died, an unnamed member of the British royalty, referred to only as 'Mum,' gives birth to a beautiful baby girl. To keep mother and daughter safe and out of the public eye, her wealthy in-laws take her to Switzerland and then to Egypt, their homeland, to convalesce. Upon their arrival in Alexandria, however, the little girl, her grandmother, and their chauffeur are kidnapped by a group that calls themselves the 'Papa Rats.' Rather than a ransom, they demand the opportunity to take photos with mother and daughter, which they plan to sell for a fortune. As it turns out, however, not only have the Papa Rats underestimated their victims, they have also overestimated their own abilities as kidnappers. Their plot quickly unravels in ways that neither they nor the target family expect, leading to an often humorous comedy of errors that spans much of North Africa, the Middle East, and Canada's Maritimes region.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Police work isn't all traffic tickets and chasing robbers. In his thoughtful and highly entertaining memoir, Merv Korolek tells the stories of his life and career in British Columbia's RCMP. Between the 1970s and 1990s, Korolek's experiences included working undercover, facing active gunfire, meeting famous elites, and helping people through the most difficult parts of their lives. His tales from a career in law enforcement include the full scope of humanity: the good, the bad, and the downright strange.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This collection of poetry, prose, open political letters, lyrics, and short stories is mostly autobiographical and entirely illuminating. It is the poignant tale of a life marked by loss but also by strength of character and the will to push forward through hardship. Ideas of equality and unity save lives by starting conversations and opening minds to possibilities. This book is the beginning of that conversation. It is a meditation on healing, loss, and the ways in which we thrive together. It is sure to enthrall readers young and old as they are reminded that there is always hope, and a silver lining to every cloud. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Never again can joy be so freeAs in the youthful tide.No! Now that I've tastedHave heard, do seeAutumn's other side.The Other Side of Autumn is a collection of free verse and rhyming poetry that explores the fundamental paradoxes of human nature. Its subjects are varied, and David explores them with equal candor and joy: the Christian faith, the rapid change and brevity of life, the counterintuitive nature of success and fulfilment, and the fact that melancholy and sadness can often lead to renewed hope.Readers will be drawn into a world both familiar and seen anew. This collection appeals to new readers of poetry who want a breath of fresh air, as well as those who are ready to be captivated and inspired by new takes on old forms. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Isn't summer vacation supposed to bring fun and adventure For Danielle, turning thirteen in three short weeks, this summer would be the last summer of childhood as all things adult loomed with both excited and anxious anticipation. Danielle loves her family, their ranch nestled at the Eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains and her special friends, a dog named Shadow and a horse named Jessie and, of course, a chubby ginger cat with white paws named Rico. Her plans for a quiet, relaxing beginning to summer vacation change when her pesky fourteen year old cousin, Justin, goes missing and the three friends embark on a risky adventure in the wilderness to find him, leaving Rico behind to distract Danielle's parents. Filled with doubt, Danielle wonders if she's been foolish to think that she could be a hero and rescue anyone, that she could 'save the day', that she could even stay on a horse she'd only just learned to ride. Along the way, she finds more than just her cousin. She discovers that her wheelchair no longer defines or confines her and that relying on friends when you think you're at your lowest point is the only way to fly. Through a two day journey into unknown terrain, both physical and mental, she learns the power of leaps of faith, true listening and that not everyone is what they seem. 156 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -For Joan L. Marshall, there are powerful metaphors buried in the word 'mud.' Not just the natural material that squelches under a child's bare feet when playing at the beach, but complex memories of coming of age in her native Barbados. Sun, Sky, Sea, and Sometimes Mud is a collection of sixty-two poems that celebrate and honour the author's Barbadian upbringing and Caribbean culture. The words are at once heavy with meaning and transcendent as they add a sensory appeal to the quotidian. Blue sky, warming sun, and a sea rich in fish are all sustenance and memory of Marshall's unpretentious life and her enduring sense of feeling love and belonging.Like many Barbadians, Marshall's parents immigrated to England in the 1960s to financially support their children, who were commonly cared for by their grandparents. She shares beautifully written snapshots of a life that wasn't always carefree or uncomplicated, while providing clarity and correcting some of the inaccuracies that have been written about Caribbean life. Marshall's prose cuts to the core in this beautiful tribute to her history and culture, from childhood songs to favourite family dishes. Sun, Sea, Sky, and Sometimes Mud is an authentic take of growing up in Barbados in the 1960s and '70s, one that's sure to resonate with readers. 150 pp. Englisch. Mac, Kano (ilustrador).…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Mama Bird is a true story about the endurance and perseverance needed to survive an abusive marriage. When Susan found herself pregnant at the age of twenty-one, she did what she thought was the best thing and married her baby's father, Cain. Having grown up in Germany and then Manitoba, her final teen years were spent in New Brunswick after her father retired from the military. She believed it was important to have a stable home environment for her son. But instead, what she got was thirty-seven years of physical and emotional abuse that scarred both her and her children.Yet within this abusive environment, Susan did everything in her power to keep her children safe and even find moments of happiness. Like the mama bird in the story that she tells to her adopted daughter, she knows it is her job to nurture her children until they leave the nest. Several times when the abuse gets to be too much, she takes her children and leaves, but each time she returns defeated to the only life she has known as an adult.By sharing her personal experiences and innermost thoughts, Susan helps readers understand the psychological effects of abuse that keep an abused woman from leaving a relationship and the harm this does to her children. It takes almost four decades, but ultimately, Susan does break free from the bonds of her marriage and begins to finally find herself. Part of this journey is the promise she made to herself to tell her story. Mama Bird does this in the hopes that others experiencing abuse can find the courage to get help and find a new life.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Joan Zaretsky was adopted as an infant, and grew up in a loving, happy home with adoptive parents who supported her to experience many opportunities. Following her retirement, and her adoptive parents passing away, Joan courageously endeavors to reconnect with her birth family-but this journey won't be without difficulty. She may not find acceptance at every door at which she knocks, and will have to overcome other hardships, like cancer, loss, and mourning. But, ultimately, the little windfalls and serendipities of life could lead her to more love and family than ever.The Missing Puzzle Pieces: Finding My Birth Family is the incredible true story of Joan Zaretsky's life and post-retirement search for her birth family. It's a must-have memoir for fans of heartfelt, feel-good stories of family, and an inspiring, relatable read for those involved in adoption or who may be facing trials in their life. It's never too late to find what's missing. 294 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Thanks for thinking of buying this book or for purchasing it already. Below is what the author has provided to give you a snapshot of what you will find within, including a small biography.This book of 161 poems by Robert J. Mack represents a creative period in the author's life over 8 months during 2022. The poems examine all facets of life, including our current culture. There are astute observations here about what makes us human beings and about the wisdom necessary to keep that humanity, with some wise words from the character Uncle Runt, a fictional Texas rancher. Many have allusions to God's influence. All of the poems have a short introduction. 294 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Cousins Sophie and Wil certainly have their hands full. Wil's old friend Mr. Bertram is blamed for the disappearance of a priceless manuscript and lands in jail, things are up in the air at Auntie Vi's Fortune-Telling with a new competitor next door, Sophie and Wil have exams to study for, Aunt Rue doesn't get the new job at the Secretariat after all, and their neighbour, Mrs. Oleander, falls deathly ill.But that's not the half of it.When they travel with their eccentric fortune-telling aunt on a prize trip to Iceland sponsored by Perfect Products (purveyors of Aunt Violet's beloved crystal ball), Wil and Sophie face danger and magic - galdur. They are even - not to give away too much - captured by trolls and almost end up in the soup du jour!Meanwhile, the Serpent's Chain, an ancient secret society, will stop at nothing to reclaim Wil's magical black medallion. Despite the danger to their own lives, Sophie and Wil struggle valiantly to learn more about the Chain, whose web of deceit, they discover, extends all the way to Iceland.In short - what a mess! 390 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Isn't summer vacation supposed to bring fun and adventure For Danielle, turning thirteen in three short weeks, this summer would be the last summer of childhood as all things adult loomed with both excited and anxious anticipation. Danielle loves her family, their ranch nestled at the Eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains and her special friends, a dog named Shadow and a horse named Jessie and, of course, a chubby ginger cat with white paws named Rico. Her plans for a quiet, relaxing beginning to summer vacation change when her pesky fourteen year old cousin, Justin, goes missing and the three friends embark on a risky adventure in the wilderness to find him, leaving Rico behind to distract Danielle's parents. Filled with doubt, Danielle wonders if she's been foolish to think that she could be a hero and rescue anyone, that she could 'save the day', that she could even stay on a horse she'd only just learned to ride. Along the way, she finds more than just her cousin. She discovers that her wheelchair no longer defines or confines her and that relying on friends when you think you're at your lowest point is the only way to fly. Through a two day journey into unknown terrain, both physical and mental, she learns the power of leaps of faith, true listening and that not everyone is what they seem.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 156 pp. Englisch.…