Independently published mai 2014 (31 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - I Love to Be Bothered is the result of thirty years' research and experience, a manual for achieving a more serene life in the midst of the constant stress of daily life. The book draws on common sense, everyday examples to help ordinary people improve their lives by embracing problems, rather than fleeing from them. By following the step-by-step procedure, readers will develop greater patience, problem-solving skills, and general happiness. Currently, so-called happiness studies are in vogue-psychologists and sociologists are publishing research about how citizens of developed countries often are unhappy in the midst of relative affluence. I Love to be Bothered offers nonacademic readers practical ways to increase contentment, while also developing their thinking skills by respectfully challenging their belief systems. This book provides the critical toolsto dig through readers' everyday experiences in order to understand human nature, which in turn sheds light on philosophical problems such as free will. As a result, readers become more psychologically balanced so that they are more patient and less likely to be disturbed by others' anger. In addition, readers learn how to enjoy life by appreciating what they already have, rather than suffering from society's expectations of what theyshould acquire.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Biblical wisdom becomes meaningful when it enters the ordinary decisions of life. This book brings Scripture into practical areas such as relationships, family, work, money, speech, time, conflict, opportunities, failure, and the future, helping readers approach these choices with prayer, discernment, humility, and faith. It encourages believers to listen carefully, examine their motives, seek wise counsel, follow biblical truth, and recognize God's providence in the decisions they make. At the heart of this book is a simple conviction: wisdom is a way of walking with God. Scripture provides direction, prayer shapes the heart, Christ remains the center, and faithful obedience gives wisdom practical expression. May these pages encourage readers to make thoughtful choices, trust God when the path is unclear, and allow biblical wisdom to become visible in the ordinary moments of daily life.'- Prof. Joseph Daniel.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging a hole just outside her room. Filled with intrigue, she wonders what they'll find at the bottom. Sleeping monsters Skeletons and curses Her father warns her to stay away. The worksite is no place for a child, and if she isn't careful, she'll be snatched up by a Looloo; mythical creatures that lurk in the shadows. Summoning her courage, Naji decides to investigate-until a terrible event leaves the whole neighborhood panicking. Have the terrifying Looloos struck again As it turns out, the answer is far more surprising than Naji and her father could ever imagine. Based on a true story, this award-winning middle-grade chapter book includes a glossary, study projects, and discussion questionsJoin Naji on a suspense-filled exploration of Persian culture and folklore as she learns that sometimes, the best adventures are waiting right under your nose. Lexile(R) Measures 690L.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - When private detective Nathan Stone wakes in a hospital with a shattered skull and no memory of how he got there, he assumes it's just another case gone wrong. But the attack wasn't random. As pieces of the last seventy-two hours slip back into focus, Nathan realizes he stumbled onto something big: a case involving a pharmaceutical giant, Witham Pharmaceuticals, and a string of impossible deaths that look like natural causes. With help from Nicole Trent, a brilliant homicide detective and the woman he once loved and lost, Nathan must uncover the truth before the people responsible realize he's still a problem. But as bodies pile up and each victim dies the same way-heart attack, no warning-Nathan discovers the real target might have been him all along.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In a dystopian world where fire is banned and dragons hunted to extinction Azra is tasked with bringing dragons and magic back into the world.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Be careful what you wish for.Normally, Aspen Edwards will do anything for her free-spirited best friend, Mischa, but this feels like a bit much. The plan is simple, all Aspen has to do is write down a few affirmations and recite them during the New Moon. But as skeptical as Aspen is, a promise is a promise. So, she whispers each wish to the universe, pondering the possibilities of 'what if.' Who wouldn't want a promotion at work, a new home, or to become an irresistible sex goddess But Aspen's luck doesn't change with the wishes, or the wind. Each of her whispered prayers produces disaster. She gets fired. Her car breaks down. She gets kicked out of her house. And of course there is the crap icing on the cake of doom, falling for flirtatious and sexy, Wes, who sees her as nothing more than his 'little sis'. It might not be so bad if his house weren't the only place she had to go.Unbeknownst to her, the universe has a few tricks up its sleeve, and Aspen's bad luck streak might just be putting her right where she needs to be.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware. Lamb, Sybil (ilustrador).

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - How God Sees the World is an ambitious exploration of God, existence, mathematics, science, philosophy, religion, human nature, and the ultimate destiny of the universe.Drawing from Christian scripture, logic, mathematics, physics, cosmology, philosophy, history, and personal religious experience, Bertin Nana presents a wide-ranging attempt to examine some of humanity's oldest and most difficult questions. Does God exist What is the nature of good and evil Why does suffering exist What is love What makes a person holy How should Christianity be understood What is the relationship between mathematics, science, and creation And what, ultimately, is the future of humanity and the universe Across twenty-five chapters, Nana develops his own philosophical and theological framework, addressing subjects ranging from the existence of God and Jesus Christ to the philosophy of mathematics, mechanics, cosmology, Christian existentialism, Satan, original sin, predestination, justice, history, the nature of the soul, the end times, the Millennium, and the judgment of humanity.The book brings together biblical passages with mathematical propositions, proofs, scientific concepts, philosophical arguments, and the author's personal interpretations. Nana challenges conventional theological ideas while presenting his own understanding of holiness, happiness, creation, human behavior, divine purpose, and the relationship between God and the world.Part spiritual testimony, part philosophical treatise, and part interdisciplinary inquiry, How God Sees the World is written for readers interested in the intersection of Christianity, philosophy, mathematics, science, cosmology, metaphysics, and the enduring problem of human existence. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Parcourant le grand livre ouvert de son destin, l'homme pour se faire plaisir aime à regarder sur la page de droite; convaincu que sur la gauche, la routine et le regard des autres, trop curieux, lui enlèveraient tout sentiment d'exaltation intérieure. Et pour cause ! Cette page est le miroir de nos bêtises révélées par un tiers. L'on ne savoure pleinement la vie, croit-on, que dans le secret de son coeur et, de l'autre, il faut toujours se méfier; le prenant pour un témoin gênant, dans le meilleur des cas, quand il n'est pas, dans le pire, considéré dans notre cynisme bestial comme une occasion de chute spirituelle; avant la déchéance charnelle.C'est pourquoi, ici, l'homme entreprend une longue quête à travers des aventures passionnantes, déroutantes parfois; débordantes souvent; et hélas alarmantes le cas échéant.Heureusement, le génie de l'homme accouche toujours d'idées hilarantes qui transforment les enquêtes anxieuses d'espace et de destins; où se cachent la joie, le bonheur, le rire et le plaisir égoïste en de merveilleuses conquêtes du bien-être collectif; où seule la loi de la bonne graine, en terre fertile plantée, donne ou non au planteur en retour une grappe de plaisirs à croquer à l'unisson; car personne sur une ile riche ne peut être heureux ou malheureux sans un regard ou l'index indicateur de l'autre; soit pour le partage quand on aime; soit pour l'interpellation quand on oublie le prochain.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A la fin des années 90, sur un coup de tête, Oumar décide de quitter le Mali pour aller vivre au Canada. Dès son arrivée en ce lieu, il vogue de surprise en surprise. Autant il lui apparaît facile de dénicher un logement ou un emploi, autant il lui semble peu évident de réserver une chambre d'hôtel ou même, de commander une pizza !Arrivé à Montréal alors que le Grand Prix du Canada de Formule 1 battait son plein, il profite de l'Été pour s'adapter tranquillement à sa nouvelle vie. Tout va bien jusqu'à ce qu'il soit confronté à son premier hiver, soit celui où tout le Québec fut durement frappé par la terrible crise du verglas. Que fait un Malien qui ignore tout du froid lorsqu'il est frigorifié, qu'il n'y a plus d'électricité, plus de nourriture, et plus un seul trottoir sécuritaire Marié et père de deux enfants, Oumar a tout du chic type. Lorsqu'on le rencontre pour la première fois, l'on ne peutqu'être surpris par sa courtoisie et son immense charisme. Ayant grandi au Mali, il fait partie des rares privilégiés de l'endroit à avoir pu bénéficier d'une excellente formation académique. Son don pour l'écriture était tel, qu'il en était à envisager une carrière d'écrivain quand sa famille l'en dissuada, arguant qu'il s'agissait d'un métier très peu rentable. C'est pour quoi il devient informaticien. Mais son envie d'écrire ne s'étant jamais éteinte, voilà qu'à l'aube de la cinquantaine, il signe son premier roman, un livre à la fois amusant, attachant et fort peu banal.Marie-Louise Legault.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Some people are haunted by ghosts. Steve is haunted by himself.When Dan's relationship collapses, Steve opens his Newcastle flat to his devastated friend-and the pair plunge into a chaotic cycle of alcohol, drugs, industrial-metal gigs and increasingly reckless nights out.But Steve's own life is already coming apart. Unemployed, trapped in a poisonous relationship and unable to control the violence simmering beneath his skin, he watches as Dan's heartbreak turns into obsession while his own destructive impulses consume everything around him.What begins as a darkly comic tale of friendship and excess becomes a raw descent through addiction, sexual desperation, shame and urban isolation. Beneath the bravado, bitter humour and outrageous behaviour lies an unsettling question: how much of the damage we suffer is inflicted by the ugly spirit within Set against the pubs, clubs, damp flats and rain-darkened streets of Newcastle, The Ugly Spirit is an unflinching, profane and brutally funny novel about male friendship, self-sabotage and the terrifying struggle to become someone better.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Inizio a scrivere senza un motivo preciso, quello che posso dire è che il mio non sarà un libro di favole o di fantasie, né di storielle inventate per incutere paura o timore ad un qualunque lettore, ma sarà dedicato interamente a ciò che penso e a nient'altro. Prima che tu possa iniziare a leggere vorrei solo dirti che se non ami i pensieri altrui, ti conviene spegnere la tua voglia di leggere con qualcos'altro. …