Westbow press apr 2008 (28 resultados)

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A Letter That Will Come Tomorrow is the first in a series of novels following the lives of the surviving members of a family caught in the bombing of Tokyo in March 1945. The year is now 2021. America is perpetually at war and under increasing government surveillance. The novel opens as Dr. Naomi O'Hara, a recently retired therapist, boards a night train, embarking on what becomes an unexpected spiritual and emotional journey.As the train takes her from Wenatchee, Washington, to New York City, Naomi encounters several passengers-a Vietnam veteran, a surgeon, a Lakota Indian, an Amish elder and his granddaughter, and a young adult. Each of these people and the compelling stories they tell cause Naomi to reflect on herself as a therapist, as a person of two cultures, as a parent-and also as a patient. As Naomi struggles to come to terms with a serious illness that she has kept hidden, she re-examines her personal past, present, and future. A Letter That Will Come Tomorrow challenges the reader to consider how patriotism erodes our humanity. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In March 1975, Brook Carey was selected from among three hundred applicants to serve as warden of the California Institution for Women even though she had no background in Corrections. She was handed a ring of keys and a paperback copy of Helter Skelter, the story of Charles Manson. Nobody told her that the plan was for her to be a figurehead while her subordinates ran the prison behind her back.So begins the improbable-but true-story, told by Carey herself, of an outsider's tumultuous year inside the hidden world of California's women's correctional system. Her scant orientation scarcely prepared her for the challenges: an inadequate budget, a stifling bureaucracy, a riot threat, and, oh yes, the Manson Family. It just so happened that Carey's new workplace was home to the 'Manson girls', and the determined followers of Manson took delight in making death threats to wardens who incarcerated Manson 'Family' members.Against the odds, Carey used creativity and courage as she confronted a dangerous and daunting environment, making essential improvements for inmates and meeting personally with Charles Manson at San Quentin. The Accidental Warden is both an astonishing tale of one woman rising to the occasion and an extraordinary look into the mysterious micro-society of a women's prison.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A wonderful gift you can give your child is healthy eating habits. Once your baby needs solids, you may be tempted to buy prepared baby foods. Resist that urge! With tips from Jozi, you can make healthy and tasty baby food at home in less than three hours.The benefits of homemade baby food are endless. You know exactly what's included, you'll save money, you can go organic if you wish, and you'll be teaching your child to try and enjoy a variety of foods. Also, the convenience is unbeatable; once you make baby's purees, it is simple to transport frozen cubes and finger foods when the family is on the go. Using easy-to-understand techniques, I Want What Mamma Wants! includes recipes for your baby's nutrition through the first year. The book also offers tips for gradually introducing foods, presented in a clear and uncomplicated way, and addresses issues you may encounter, such as allergies and baby's likes and dislikes. There's even a yummy teething cookie that will relieve upset tummy due to its special ingredient.After reading I Want What Mamma Wants! you'll see how easy it is to make and preserve healthy food-food that your baby will enjoy and that you'll take comfort in serving.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The United States military allows Special Forces units to travel back in time to train during past combat conflicts after developing a clandestine time-travel technology named raven claw. Erroneously launched fifty years into the future, six marines find themselves surrounded by desert and death in a dismal, post-apocalyptic world.The marines soon discover that a virus has wiped out most of humanity, leaving only three sects of people to roam the earth. The Enlightened are a group of psychopaths with little regard for the value of human life. The Plague, a genetically-altered and monstrous version of mankind, terrorizes the land and feasts upon everything in its path. The Forgotten is a humble sect of people that becomes the last real hope for humanity.Taking refuge with a small colony of the Forgotten, the marines struggle to find a way to reactivate the raven claw and catapult themselves back home while facing the Plague and the Enlightened, enemies devoid of any mercy.When the marines learn there's a cure for the Harbatha virus, it's a race against time to find the remedy, reboot the raven claw, and make the jump back home to warn the populace before the diabolic nightmare of the future is set in motion.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - At the height of World War II, Erika Boeshure, a photojournalist, flees Nazi Germany and goes to Mexico on assignment for a New York magazine. There, in a sleepy Mexican village on the edge of the jungle, she meets Claus Boehm, a Danish-born archaeologist who is struggling to restore a career shattered by alcoholism. Erika is inspired to write about Claus and his quest to find Menche, a legendary city of the ancient Maya. She talks him into letting her join his expedition.In the heart of the rain forest, the explorers run into a rival expedition that plans to exploit the rain forest. Finally, they meet the elusive Lacandon Indians, descendants of the ancient Maya who have retreated into the forest to escape the encroachments of Western civilization. The son of the chief joins their search for the lost city of the Gods in order to redeem his sins.For Erika, the perils of the quest stretch her courage and physical resources. Amidst the mounting dangers, she and Claus fall in love. They vow that should they survive the search for Menche, they will dedicate themselves to saving endangered the rain forest and the Lacandon Indians.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - For two decades Shirley Fong-Torres has guided 20,000 visitors a year through San Franciscös Chinatown. This book shows why so many keep coming back for more. It¿s Chinese-American history with a bottomless appetite for quirky anecdotes, respected traditions and exquisite dumplings.'I love Shirley Fong-Torres. Her effervescence and passion make herirresistible. If she writes a book I¿ll buy it, if she hosts a tour, I¿ll take it, if sherecommends a restaurant I¿ll eat there.'¿Gene Burns, KGO, San Francisco'Shirley Fong-Torres knows San Franciscös Chinatown better than anyone¿She¿s downloaded a chunk of what she knows in this book, filled with great information and a touching account of her family history.'¿Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle'I thought I knew San Francisco Chinatown, that is, until I met Shirley.'¿Martin Yan, YAN CAN COOK'Shirley Fong-Torres has a contagious love of life, people, place and food¿I am rapt by her stories, energized by her passion and touched by her spirit.'¿Joey Altman, BAY CAF'This is Shirley Fong-Torres, a very bossy woman. But if you want to do business in San Francisco Chinatown you have to deal with her. She knows everybody and everything.'¿Comedian Martin Clune.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - From the pen of one of Amherst, Massachusetts's most important women comes an intriguing glimpse into the nineteenth century. Twice, Orra White Hitchcock traveled with her husband, Edward, a famous geologist and president of Amherst College. She kept meticulous diary entries of their journeys, observing with wit and frankness the people and places she encountered.Orra writes behind-the-scenes accounts of a scientific conference in Edinburgh and of a visit with some of the century's most notable contemporary scientists in London. She describes in stunning and honest detail Sunday services, an international antiwar congress in Frankfurt, and slavery on the streets of Richmond, Virginia. Because she was an open-minded woman, her pages are rich in entertaining stories of botanical gardens, public entertainments, and the shops of London and Paris. She also indulges the reader with romantic descriptions of memorable landscapes in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, and Switzerland.Spanning the ocean from America to Europe, Orra's never-before-published travel journals offer a vivid, inside look at one woman's unique experiences in a world moving toward modernity.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In a person's life they find themselves in memorable situations that bring them close to others. Some of my most memorable moments occurred with all my grandchildren when I was able to share time with them through these stories. The memorable times occurred in telling them stories about Silver Eagle's adventures. The stories would develop during the telling and of course after the particular adventure was over the discussions continued with them and what Silver Eagle was going to do on his next adventure. The story telling produced immediate reaction from the grandchildren from hiding under the covers to falling asleep when the fifth word was out of my mouth. But in all cases the story telling was always requested before bedtime.It is the great memories of the shared times and the encouragement of the grandchildren, children and my wonderful wife, Mary, that I have begun to write some of the stories. Hopefully they can be enjoyed by all children. The goal of printing this book is to encourage and excite all children to open their minds through reading and enjoy what the mind does in creating images as the stories unfold. I hope that your time reading these short adventures of Silver Eagle, the Legend is enjoyable and a start to the reading of all the great books, novels and stories both fiction and non-fiction that will be your eyes to the world.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In Gandhi's American Ally, Norm Williams tells the extraordinary story of his parents' persistent missionary work in India during the time of the great leader Mahatma Gandhi.Fresh from the wheat fields of Kansas, Fred and Irene Williams were enthusiastic young missionaries who arrived in India during the 1920s to help instruct young Bengalis. Wasting no time in this strange land, the Williamses soon built a new educational paradigm called 'Ushagram' north of Calcutta, raised a family, and became intimate friends with Mahatma Gandhi. Because his innovative thinking, Fred Williams introduced a modern septic system to thousands of Indian villagers. As a result, many of those stigmatized as 'untouchables' were able to escape their ancient bondage.Relying on detailed research using personal letters, articles, and interviews, the author tells the fascinating story of two forward-thinking young Americans whose progressive vision for healthier Indian villages attracted Gandhi and impacted the very nature of a huge country's rural culture. Gandhi's American Ally provides a rare chance to become intimately familiar with one family's missionary endeavors and appreciate historical changes faced by two idealistic people dealing with poverty, political turmoil, and hopelessness.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Bringing your baby into the world rocks your life. Not only is your body changing physically, but everything is now different-your home, relationships, and finances. And that barely scratches the surface! The Chic Mom's Guide To Feeling Fabulous is a practical approach to feeling fabulous in every area of your life following the birth of your beautiful bundle.Fashion and beauty expert Nina Sutton brings together actionable advice on beauty, fashion, fitness, relationships, cooking, finances, and even positive thinking. Her approach focuses on realistic strategies to being chic despite the midnight feedings, extra responsibilities, and changing emotions.Both new and experienced moms will appreciate the practical, easy-to-read advice Nina shares. Tips cover the entire spectrum of chic including energizing your skin, essential fashions for your closet, staying fit with baby/toddler in tow, creating 'mommy and me' happy hours, keeping the romance alive with your husband, preparing fast and fabulous meals, and managing your finances.Presented in a beautifully browsable format, this guide includes hundreds of tips to help manage the new life that has been created. As your busy life gets busier and your family grows, you'll find yourself feeling great and staying chic.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Cameron Samuel Rogers is a simple and goofy guy who enjoys watching movies and eating Hot Pockets. The twenty-nine-year-old banker lives alone in a one-bedroom apartment in Columbus, Ohio. He doesn't have a girlfriend, and it's been months since he's had a real date. His mom reminds him that he's not getting any younger and suggests he try a dating service.He leads a comfortable, but boring life; he's looking for something beyond his lonely bachelor existence. But it's not easy living in the shadow of his best friend, Tom, a wealthy playboy who is constantly surrounded by beautiful women and always throwing a party.Cameron thinks his life is about to change when Kelly, a beautiful blonde, approaches him at the bank, asks to open a new account, and invites him on a date-he can't believe his luck! But what Cameron soon discovers about Kelly could damage his lifelong friendship with Tom.Approaching life with a unique sense of humor, Cameron decides what's really important. Realizing he's been looking for love in the wrong places, Cameron makes some changes that could be his keys to a happier life. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Reading this book may just leave you screaming for Lithium. Taking us viscerally into her mammoth fears, great energy, deep sadness, and often indignant spirit, Carol Coussons de Reyes chronicles her personal journey with bipolar disorder.While other memoirs have given us an intellectual understanding of mental illness, Carol guides us, without mercy, through her life as it hits its strongest intensities. The spiral begins as we see through the eyes and heart of a woman who fears she is being poisoned and gassed, tailed by the FBI, watched by the Army, and associated with a CIA assassin.Although Carol seeks treatment, and is involuntarily hospitalized several times, she shines a light on the inhumane treatment she receives and the community's approach to mental illness. In doing so, she helps begin to erase the stigmas and discrimination in today's society and create hope.By sharing her story, Carol allows us to see that her recovery was by no means linear, but was achieved on her own terms. Falling into Peaces is ultimately about triumph as Carol not only finds her own sense of peace but joins with national leaders that create new and innovative roads to wellness.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book takes a peek into what life was like for a teenager in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains during the 1940s. The country was recovering from the Great Depression while going through World War II. It is a history of simpler times when neighbors supported and depended on each other for survival. It shows the hard work it took to eke out a living. It shows their achievements and their disappointments. It was a time when Americans tightened their belts to support their country as they never have since then. Rationing of essential goods was done without complaining. Almost every home had empty chairs at the table when young men and women left to defend our freedom, with some of them never returning. Young people made their own entertainment. This decade proved to be a pivotal point for women. They entered the armed services and took their place in defense plants and factories as never before. They proved they were capable of doing what had to be done. This was the decade of the National Recovery Act under FDR. The author attended high school during these years and began teaching in a one-room country school at age seventeen.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - At fifteen, Aeron is sentenced to die because he has not yet Taken a Name. When his mother sacrifices herself to save his life, Aeron is thrust into a journey with Kyle, a powerful, secretive mage-not much older than Aeron himself-whom he must learn to trust.Still not out of danger, Aeron and Kyle are forced to flee. In the midst of everything, Kyle offers Aeron an apprenticeship-something Aeron's culture did not allow a Nameless one. Orphaned and alone, Aeron has no choice but to accept. During the chase, Aeron discovers that he is the focus of an ancient prophecy and alone has the ability to decide the balance of power in a thousand-year-old war.Forces desperate to ensure that Aeron decides in their favor, stalk him relentlessly. With innocence no longer a shield, Aeron finds himself in the middle of an ancient war. Danger, treachery, and tragedy lurk at every crossroad, as opposing forces try to persuade Aeron to their own ends. But 'when good is betrayal and evil is kind .' what does one choose You'll be drawn immediately into the compelling settings peopled with fascinating characters and the complex depths of the human mind in Nameless.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Note from the Author: Since I was a little girl I saw myself on one island and everyone else on a neighboring one. I didn't know how or why but I knew I had to reach them. When unexpected people started approaching me on the influence my writings had on them, I realized my work could be used as my bridge, my way of reaching others. I have always felt that my purpose in life was for me to make others know they're not alone in what they feel. And that it was my job to remove them from the mud if they were to ever be stuck. My hope is that these poems can be the rope, that not only the believers in Christ, can be pulled out of the mud with, but also the non-believers. May God be found in all your lives! With all the love one could contain, K.JPsalm 9:9-10.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Make a Joyful Noise was named Most Inspirational/Motivational Book of the Year 2009 in the Mom's Choice Awards. Learn why MCA, known for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, chose Make a Joyful Noise -- Read it now. Summary: Through the ages, man has either sought to understand or destroy God for lack of understanding who God is. Some call the knowledge of God a mystery; that which can only be grasped by great or educated minds. Today, we have thousands of ancient manuscripts leaving signs, including the Holy Bible. There is a myriad of recorded testimony that paints many pictures. Yet scholars, theologians, and historians of every culture and religion argue as to their meaning and relevance. You may wonder how, if the professionals cannot agree, you are expected to make sense of it all In Make a Joyful Noise: Searching for a Spiritual Path in a Material World, Chariss Walker uses liberal Biblical references to explain Spiritual Laws, their relevance in your life, and how to put them into practical use without destroying your present convictions. Terminology is irrelevant. God wants what you want. When you understand this, you will Make Your Own Joyful Noise.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Robert Y. Ellis' A Collision of Truths is a beautifully written and insightful autobiography of one man's journey of faith. Ellis was raised a Christian Scientist but later both rejected and appropriated many of its central beliefs. Ellis narrates the role Christian Science played in providing balance and meaning in his life while questioning its hostility to critical inquiry and modern medicine. Through sensitive description of the arc of his own life, Ellis calls his readers to re-examine their basic values and commitments amidst the complexities of daily existence in a digital world where knowledge increases exponentially. A genuine achievement and must read for fellow travelers who are looking for meaning and hope in our time.' -Mark I. Wallace, PhD, Professor of Religion, Swarthmore College, Author of Finding God in the Singing River 'A man would be singularly inert if he were not to find this account vastly tantalizing. What an extraordinary tale! The way Ellis proceeds through his life from earliest childhood on keeps a reader wanting to know what comes next. And his prose is a blessed relief to anyone who loves good English prose.' -Thomas Howard, PhD, author Christ the Tiger This narrative is the first to reveal one Christian Science family's story, their faith's underpinnings and those singular episodes that collided with Ellis' beliefs including his Christian Science mother being treated by a beam of protons at the Harvard University cyclotron, his father's unsolved murder in Harlem, and the religious tensions in his childhood home that ultimately exploded. Ellis' sometimes painful, always captivating journey will inspire everyone being challenged by today's extraordinary scientific discoveries which appear to leave no room for God.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - What could be worse than losing the love of your life Getting her back!William Teale is a brilliant professor of mathematics. His theory of inevitability posits that any human action, no matter how insignificant, might result in a disproportionately huge calamity.His wife, Virginia 'Faye' Warner, is a world-famous romance novelist who specializes in reuniting soul mates after a tragic and prolonged separation. According to her math, 'one past and two hearts plus one love equals four-ever.' The Teale-Warner marriage is a thing of geometric and artistic perfection, a melding of the heart and the brain-amour and algebra.But when Faye's ghostwriter suffers a nervous breakdown and shakes all the arrows out of Cupid's quiver, Faye reintroduces her husband to love. Unfortunately, it's not with herself, but with the woman William had loved and lost years ago. Love is about to clash with inevitability, and it's unclear which will emerge victorious.Told in the off-beat voice of William's graduate intern, Roger, Do the Math reveals the curious relationship between logic and love and the delightful consequences of taking a chance.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In the summer of 1960 an extremely dense fog blanketed the Ozark foothills. Pandemonium ensued. The local law enforcement was stretched thin and all the hospitals were filled with patients who ran afoul in the havoc.Edward Kime had no idea that his whole world was about to turn upside down. Driving in his yellow Thunderbird, he gets lost in the gray nothingness on his way to his friend's cabin at Lake Heed, and loses more than just his way.Lloyd Parker also has a problem. He is on the run from the police. In his flight from justice he encounters many new people who know nothing of his past. While battling his own demons, Lloyd's world suddenly collides with Edward's and both their destinies are changed forever. Only divine intervention and the power of love can rescue these two lost souls.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Ashley Browne is a talented, sophisticated, prosecutor who strongly believes in justice for the victims she represents. She has a promising career and is brimming with confidence until the day she encounters Billie Chartrand, a man accused of kidnapping, alleged sexual assault and attempted murder.During the trial preparation, Ashley meets Sergeant Sam Orlicky, who is with the Roytal Canadian Mounted Police and the two are instantly drawn to each other. Someone evil, with a twisted mind slowly chisels away at Ashley's confidence and systematically terrorizes her until she is reduced to an introverted shell of her former self.Fear becomes her constant companion and Ashley and Sam realize Billie Chartrand is the key to unlocking this mystery. They must race against the clock to catch Ashley's tormentor, a psychopath, before he reaches his ultimate goal of torturing, then killing her.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A young freelance photographer, searching for information about her deceased family, Jillian uncovers an unscrupulous scheme with shocking revelations.An unexpected image in a photograph ignites suspicion and prompts Jillian and her friends to investigate.Crawling on the closet floor and feeling ahead of her in the darkness, Jillian's hand came into contact with a bundle of clothing. Her heart nearly stopped when she realized it was a body.Baffled by Ro's warning to stay close to Anton, Jillian wondered what it was that someone would go to such horrendous extremes to acquire 'The sooner you and Anton leave town, the safer both of you will be,' Alex warned.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The 31st chapter of the Book of Proverbs changes the way we look at women in Old Testament times. The Proverbs 31 woman was not a second-class citizen. She was an equal partner to her loving husband, a cherished mother to her children, and a successful business woman. She was the wife of a prominent man, and she helped those less fortunate. She created a lovely home for her family, made them beautiful clothing, and prepared gourmet meals.Was she some sort of a Biblical Superwoman Not at all-she was a well-rounded woman who had a sense of priorities and still found time for herself. Although she lived three thousand years ago, the Proverbs 31 woman is a relevant role model for today's woman.The Proverbs Principle is a blueprint for your way of life, based upon the role model of the Proverbs 31 woman. But it goes much further than the Biblical passages. It offers ways to live a more fulfilling life in today's busy world, and covers every aspect of a woman's life-her relationship with God . marriage and motherhood . family and personal finances . self-improvement . health, beauty and fashion . homemaking and decorating . charity . job or business . inner beauty . and so much more. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Ricks gives us an 'Everyman' who takes the reader on an intriguing life's ride full of action and mystery. All the while in the military thanks to a 'join the military or go to jail' choice, on active duty in Vietnam, the States, or Reserve duty while a successful businessman, life-threatening danger follows just in the shadows.' Ross A. Rainwater, Lieutenant Colonel, Aviation, US Army (Ret) 'Mrs. Blanchard,' he started patiently, 'I am an officer in the US Army Reserves, and it's actually called Annual Training, not 'summer camp' like the Boy Scouts.' .'You told me that you were in the 'real Army', weren't you ' 'Yes, Mrs. Blanchard, I was. But that was a long time ago.' 'And were you in the war, the Vietnam War ' 'Uh huh. I went to Vietnam, . twice.' She gestured at her own cheek mildly with the tips of her pale trembling fingers 'Wasn't that where you got the . uh, oh my.' her resolve ran out. </PFrank absently touched his face. He was able to put his fingers right on the line without looking. 'The scar ' She nodded, apparently embarrassed now. 'No, Mrs. Blanchard, that was after.'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - ANTHONY LIVINGSTON HALL COMMENTS ON: Bush's legacy of support for Africa: 'I was dismayed by the number of people who refused to believe that Bush had done more for Africa than any other US president; notwithstanding testimonials I proffered from renowned crusaders for African development (like Sir Bob Geldof and Bono) to support this claim.' Oprah's school for African girls: 'I applaud Oprah for founding this school for the same reason I applauded Madonna for adopting that African boy: She is fulfilling a need which honors our shared humanity in a way that few of us can afford, or are even conscientious enough, to do.' Native Americans ethnically cleansing blacks from their tribes: 'Indeed, I do marvel at this curious thing: that they would rather be condemned as racists for expelling blacks than be criticized as niggards for hording their gambling loot.' French President Nicolas Sarkozy's love affair with the US 'Sarkozy displays a Blairite affinity for America that any self-respecting Frenchman must find particularly gaulling.' Bungled terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow: 'Wannabe suicide bombers rammed their jeep packed with explosives into Glasgow Airport on Saturday morning shouting 'Allah, Allah, Allah'-no doubt hoping to go off in a blaze of glory for eternal assignations with their apocryphal 72 virgins.' Steroids in baseball: 'In fact, steroid use has flourished in baseball (and other professional sports) pursuant to an open conspiracy among players and team owners to feed the gladiatorial lust of fans who want to see bigger, stronger and faster cyborgs perform for their atavistic enjoyment.'.…

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In these illuminating and often eloquent essays, a practicing lawyer with almost thirty-five years of experience explores various aspects of his profession. But this book is not for lawyers only. It does for law what Lewis Thomas's Lives of a Cell did for biology. It uses a particular discipline as a springboard for provocative and entertaining musings of a general nature. Rather than narrow, technical discussions, these delightfully written essays are a free play of the imagination - by turns serious, whimsical, meditative, witty - that allows our minds to dance with ideas about law and its links with many other subjects. Kornstein's four previous books have drawn warm praise. The Wall Street Journal called one 'a book that deftly and lovingly discusses the law and those who build their careers on it.' 'Thorough and lucid,' said the Times Literary Supplement of another. The Journal of Legal History described how the author's 'enthusiasm positively leaps from the page.' According to Choice, Kornstein's influential book about Shakespeare and the law (Kill All the Lawyers ) 'stands as a testimonial to cultural literacy at its best. To have a [book] as carefully researched and gracefully written as this emerge from a literate lawyer's pen is modestly reassuring about the future of culture itself.' Daniel J. Kornstein is a founding partner of Kornstein Veisz Wexler & Pollard, LLP, a law firm in New York City. In addition to a busy law practice, he writes frequently on law-related topics with, according to the Yale Journal of Law and Humanities, 'the distinctive voice of an American lawyer [who] speaks to our era in the polished cadences of an experienced advocate.'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A contemporary novel of intersecting lives ranging from Chicago to rural Alabama, from Silicon Valley to Manhattan, The Country of Blue is the story of twenty-seven-year-old Ian, a Chicagoan working for an online magazine owned by a Silicon Valley billionaire with a penchant for younger men. After the two become sexually intimate the young writer, enamored of his newly-lavish lifestyle, loses his scruples, and a great deal more, on his way to becoming, as a foe describes him, the Machiavelli of Sex. In Part One the narrative shifts between present and past while exploring Ian's glorious ups and downs, including a passionate but violent adolescent romance that shadows his life as it forms his behavior. Others are drawn into the vortex of his stormy life, including the renowned poet, Armony Foley, and the reclusive novelist, Fiona McKee. As the story ranges through time there are encounters with the Circuit (a gay network of parties and fundraisers), the casual sex lives of Generations X/Y, recreational drugs, mercantile greed, the tribulations of the poet and the making of the mythic American Dream. Part Two follows the protagonist's search for meaningful redemption following his disgrace, leading to the pivotal encounter with Armony and the novel's core, the country of blue. Here too the narrative moves forward and back in time, offering as a foil to Ian's bleak circumstances a redemptive gift in which the structures of art become entwined with gay marriage as explored through the prism of Armony's past and the words of his mysterious lover: 'In the country of blue I'll marry you.'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Frank Dragash is a servant of Christ with an incredible passion to make an impact on the world for Christ's kingdom. His ministry in multiple cultures gives him a unique perspective, and he takes a creative approach to every project he undertakes. This book is no exception. He shows clearly that the family is intended to reflect the image of God, and argues that modern culture has gone astray because they have overlooked this truth. An important message that our society desperately needs to hear.'-Dr. John Bechtle, Director, The Telos Institute International------------The word person is aptly described in Webster's Dictionary in the following explanation: A figure of speech in which an imaginary or absent person is represented as speaking or acting. In this description we can see the reality of being made in the image of someone else. This is the theme of this book.In the ancient Greek theater, an actor would heave a mask over his face in order to more truly represent his character, who was supposed to be present at that moment in that spot, but was actually absent. Because of the character's inability to be present in person on stage, the actor put a particular form over his own face, to identify himself with the character he was representing. This clearly illustrates the concept of personhood with its entire array of traits.In this sense, the entire life known to us is not ours; it is loaned to us. We are truly acting it out. The only question to be answered is: Will we acknowledge it or deny it Find out the answer in this book.…