Westbow press dez 2007 (47 resultados)

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - You won't believe what the U.S. Department of Agriculture permits farmers to inject into beef cattle, sheep, poultry, and dairy cows. After all, the faster an animal gains weight, the more quickly it can be slaughtered and sped to your dinner table. More telling yet, the USDA has mandated that organic food cannot contain added hormones, antibiotics, synthetic pesticides, irradiated components, genetically modified organisms, or reprocessed sewage.That means non-organic foods most likely contain these additives, all of which may be detrimental to your health, or even deadly.While the government insists that residual hormones and antibiotics in food are harmless, research proves otherwise. In Organic for Health, cancer and liver disease survivor Sandy Powers shares firsthand knowledge of antibiotics in seafood, pesticide absorption in fruits, diminished vitamin levels in vegetables, and additives that can trigger hyperactivity and asthma. And she brings the healing and restorative power of organic foods, rich in vitamins and minerals that are not over-produced by chemical agents, into sharp focus.Organic for Health will convince you to avoid conventionally grown foods laden with the biggest offenders, and more important, to fill your body with the clean, potent vitamins and minerals in organic foods that truly honor your health. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Everything about forty-four-year-old Renee Strazio's life is perfect. Just a little too perfect. Manicured, pampered, and pedigreed, she has a wealthy, successful, and attractive husband and a son who makes her proud. She is the envy of her friends and neighbors, but only she knows it's all a glittery façade. Despite the many comforts, benefits, and privileges of her luxurious life, she is not-so-quietly unsatisfied with it all. This shallow perfection becomes blatantly apparent when she takes a cruise with her husband and son. Inspired by the raw beauty of the sea and the islands, she finds herself questioning many of the choices she has made that have brought her to this point. Bored and frustrated, she wonders if she has even chosen the right partner in this life. At the core of her struggle lies a burning desire to live life on her own terms. Despite the risk, Renee sets out to find herself. When her longing for the deep, intimate connection her husband could never fulfill drives her to satiate her curiosity with the ship's female masseuse, Priti, Renee is reawakened. In Priti's arms, on that one glorious day, Renee discovers a passion unlike any she's ever known. The experience recharges her sexual and spiritual intensity. The luxury cruise becomes a journey of discovery and disclosure that could potentially give Renee more than she had ever imagined-a life of her own.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you're like most boomers who are in or at the verge of retirement, it's likely you've had some sleepless nights wondering about the future . You've spent the better part of forty years working towards this day, but now that it's finally near, all you have are more questions.For everyone who is confused, stressed, or worried about retirement-or about whether you can even afford to retire-this indispensable handbook will minimize your uncertainty and anxiety by empowering you to identify your retirement dreams and goals and then make them a reality.A seasoned investment advisor who has worked with more than a thousand individuals before and during their retirement, Brett A. DeFore helps today's and tomorrow's retirees create and follow a plan that is specifically tailored for you and your family. His step-by-step guide offers proven strategies for:Securing your money and finding additional incomeGrowing and managing your assetsOutperforming the investment marketsEvaluating insurance needs including long term careProtecting your family and your estateBuilding a legacyDeFore offers practical advice and insight which will lead you on your way to a truly successful, comfortable, and joyful retirement.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, Glendary College is the epitome of a small-town college. Calm and studious on the surface, the mixture of jocks, religious fanatics, and hippies creates a powder keg just waiting to explode. The igniting spark comes in the form of the Sunburst, a homegrown rock-and-roll band whose members go out of their way to break campus rules. Finally, at a late-night concert, they go too far, and the band members are expelled.It's been two years since the band's departure, and the Sunburst has made it big in New York City. Due to Sunburst's phenomenal success, the college students rally to hear them play again. Soon a groundswell builds to woo the musicians back to campus to perform at Glendary's homecoming dance.Imogene plans to write her senior honors thesis on the Sunburst as a social phenomenon. Sara, the bandleader's sister, struggles to keep the musicians together while recovering from a broken affair-with one of the band members. And their roommate Emily, a drama major who is secretly dating her married faculty advisor, is determined to reveal all in a video chronicling the homecoming weekend. But this isn't any average homecoming. This is a rock star's homecoming-and the college is about to ignite once again.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - For thirty-five-year-old attorney Ethan Church, Spring Mountain offers a peaceful setting to mourn the loss of his friend and take up the challenge of catching the native brook trout. When his dog, Bishop, responds to screams heard through the trees, Ethan discovers his mentally disturbed neighbor, Molly McCleod, digging in the frozen earth with her bare hands. The encounter leaves Ethan seeking answers to questions he has no business asking.Molly is said to have broken her neck and become brain damaged after a fall down the stairs at her manor home when she was sixteen years old. She hasn't spoken or left her property in twelve years. After several meetings with Molly in the woods near their homes, Ethan becomes convinced that Molly is in danger on many fronts-and that her home may not be the sanctuary it should be. Fear is etched on Molly's face, and a powerful secret is hidden in her skirt pocket.The new guy in Belfry County, Ethan could easily look away and avoid coming up against both a deputy sheriff and the highly respected Judge Malcolm McCleod. But from personal experience, Ethan knows he must help those who, like Molly, cannot help themselves.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - It's happened to anyone who drives: a person honks a horn at you; or maybe someone extends a middle finger in your direction. Your reaction, however, can have enormous consequences.Just as the road can be a place of unpredictability, the search for love can also yield unexpected results. The unanticipated-and how we deal with it-is central to the provocative stories and poems in Montage.In 'The Rush Home,' a husband speeding to be with his wife causes an accident that forever changes his life. And in a series of stories, two college writers, Jack and Leslie, become best friends. But when Jack tells Leslie that he's smitten with another girl, he has no idea that his confession will result in his best friend revealing a secret of her own. The poems in Montage explore the raw beauty of love and friendship. In 'Lina,' Alland writes:She was a flower, taken by the next season.Her color was vivid beyond any reason. Her scent was soothing; it could put you to sleep. Her petals were perfect; you'd want them to keep. Open yourself to a glorious Montage of stories and poems that will expose life's uncanny unpredictability.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - At forty-five, Keith Robertson finds himself in an exciting new job. As senior engineer on special assignment to InfoPower, he's sent to work at a virtual library. After just one day, he's bought into the buzz: here, you don't see the library . you experience it.Keith's success is closely tied to the new woman in his life. Lib, the virtual librarian, is a product of revolutionary software that makes her seem like a real person. As Lib interacts with people, her software evolves.But as more individuals seek out Lib's help, she begins acting erratically. Keith researches the problem, and he learns that some people claim to be able to influence computers from afar by mental effort alone. He begins to wonder whether psychic saboteurs might be responsible for Lib's behavior.Keith assembles five widely different professional psychics to test his theory. But the problem eludes them. The distinction between virtual and real blurs as Lib's complex and evolving software becomes inherently unpredictable. Keith struggles to gain control of Lib, fighting also to save his job and marriage. The story's sudden resolution is both surprising and satisfying.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The media bombard us with claims that are often strange, unclear, and even upsetting. Quantum physicists claim that 'vacuum nothingness' is not really nothing, because it teems with energy and virtual particles. Psychological research suggests that most of our neighbors suffer from some degree of mental disorder. Social scientists assure us that science itself is simply a cultural myth.Can anyone sort out fact from fiction in today's world The answer, thankfully, is 'Yes!' But first, you must make a radical shift in your approach, because serious thinking about reality involves serious thinking about fiction, not only in your everyday mind, but also in the scholarly and technical realms.For anyone who has ever wondered-and you should wonder-whether there really are such things as government, society, the economy, or even marriage, the deeply philosophical and utterly practical Logical Fictions shows you how a solid grounding in logic and language can help you avoid getting trapped by the ideological fictions prevalent in today's sophisticated world.Consider yourself warned: humorous and filled with entertaining examples, this book will stretch your brain and provoke your thoughts. Your view of the world may never be the same.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Kate, a twenty-three-year-old living in Canada, just graduated from university and has no idea what to do with her life. She's bored and craves adventure, but she doesn't know where to find it.Then she receives a letter from overseas and learns that her Aunt Tabitha, a woman she barely knew, has died and left her an estate in northern Spain. The property, Casa del Secrectos, consists of beautiful farmland but is in need of much care.Determined to create a life of her own, Kate sets out for Spain and struggles to restore the estate's fig orchard. While there, she meets a number of eccentric and colorful characters who fill her life with excitement.None of the people she meets, however, compare with a young man from the village who helps her understand and genuinely appreciate the tremendous beauty all around her. But even he cannot prepare her for the secrets of the inherited villa. It's up to Kate alone to solve a mystery that involves her late aunt and the land she so dearly loved.Join Kate as she grows up, finds romance, and unlocks her family's deepest secrets in Verdant Green. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Abby Grant's perfectly scripted life is governed by a set of rules that keeps her working, playing, and perpetually unattached. By never sleeping with the same woman twice, she intends to ensure that no one will ever capture her heart. Erin Davis, the owner of ED's, a renowned lesbian club, is healing her recently broken heart after coming home one night and finding her best friend and girlfriend in bed together. But when the extremely attractive Abby Grant walks into her club, Erin can't fight the sparks flying between them. Motivated by her irrational emotional response to Erin, Abby breaks some of her protective rules. She panics at the thought of getting too close and ends up fleeing as fast and as far away as possible, unexpectedly ending up in the loving arms of a beautiful and talented actress. Caught between who she was and who she wants to be, Abby is too scared to move forward and unable to go back-until she finally realizes that perhaps some rules are meant to be broken.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In Eccentric Marketing, marketing strategist and entrepreneur Said A.Baaghil outlines the framework for a forward-thinking new consumermodel aimed at transforming the way products and services aremarketed in the Middle East. Baaghil illustrates how modern-day CEOsof Middle Eastern corporations must radically alter their traditionalmarketing programs in order to survive the new global economy.Using real-world examples, Eccentric Marketing analyzes the marketingfailures and successes of companies operating in the Middle East andmakes a convincing argument about their vital need to implementconsumer-based marketing. Baaghil also demonstrates how manycommon character faults of Middle Eastern CEOs can not only damagea brand, but ultimately lead to its complete demise.Eccentric Marketing details the current market reality for small- tomedium-sized companies in the Middle East and explains why most ofthese companies fail when promoting their products in the Westernworld. Drawing from actual business cases in Saudi Arabia, Baaghilproves that companies must learn how to instill their brand permanentlyin the consumer consciousness in order to survive and thrive.Baaghil's visionary concepts for building and integrating a powerfulbrand make Eccentric Marketing the must-have marketing guide forleading-edge companies operating in the Middle East.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In The Heart of the Matter, Judith Lynn Fisher celebrates faith, family, and love. These thirty-six poems will touch your heart.The verses in this collection will inspire and uplift even the most discouraged in the toughest of times. For instance, in 'You Are Not Forsaken,' Fisher writes:Sometimes it seems, to our dismay,our burdens do abound.There's no apparent helping hand,though you're searching all around.But in these times of turmoil,trace the corners of your soul,and there you will discoverthat God's touch will make you whole.And everyone will enjoy 'Cajun Witch,' which tells the story of a man who sets out to sea to find his lost love. On the way, he must do battle with a voodoo princess. Fisher writes:In his hand I placed a dagger,by imagination, this is true .for he really held no weaponbut the strength of love he knew.For he knew not . but I knew sure,that true love would win through all,and he plunged right in the middlenot knowing this at all.Experience a powerful range of emotions with this fantastic collection that gets straight to The Heart of the Matter.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - It came without warning.While relaxing at home one day, Paul Sybert suffered a stroke that left his arm and leg numb and severely impaired his ability to walk. The ischemic stroke, caused by a clot in his brain that cut off the blood flow to his brain cells, led to an emergency room visit, a lengthy hospital stay, and months of arduous rehabilitation. Through it all, Paul never gave up hope for a complete recovery.I Know How Hard You Work relates Paul's inspiring journey from a debilitating stroke to his remarkable return to health. Through a mixture of instruction and support, Paul shares each step of his healing process to help stroke survivors learn to cope. He outlines the difficulty of physical therapy, the constant emotional turmoil, and the importance of focusing on a healthy self-image. Each chapter also includes a set of therapeutic topics ideal for exploring your own frustrations and hopes during your recovery period.Deeply personal, I Know How Hard You Work offers a gentle, calming presence in the midst of your struggle and gives you the strength to find your way back to good health.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - All too many students enter and eventually graduate school ill-equipped for academic, professional, and personal success. But with the proper motivation, skills, know-how, and follow-through that come with being a leader, those same students could shape the future in profound ways. To that end, this empowering guide shows teachers and parents how to ensure that all students realize their potential by engaging the leader within.Through leadership, young adults develop core values, solve problems, meet challenges, and make a genuine difference in the world. Complete with a survey, discussion and reflection questions, and activities for teachers, parents, and students themselves, this well-researched workbook offers practical tools to help every young adult become a leader by:Thinking critically and honing decision-making skillsDeveloping personal accountabilityRising above 'anti-leaders' and building healthy relationshipsFostering good attitudes that reinforce positive behaviorDeveloping strong work ethicsInitiating short- and long-term planning and goal-settingLeadership That Reaches Every Student will not only help individual students to continually strive for-and consistently achieve-academic and personal excellence, but it will also aid communities in making great strides toward closing the achievement gap plaguing schools today.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Slavery may have ended in 1865, but the pains, prejudices, and traditions of four hundred years of slavery have continued through the generations and are ingrained in our modern psyches. Present-day America is still a breeding ground for hate crimes and racism because passed-down hatred is just as potent as firsthand hatred.We are not at fault-we were never slaves or masters, ourselves-but this is our problem all the same. And we must make it our mission to break the cycle of abuse, cope with our legacy of hatred and mistrust, and heal ourselves with the kind of understanding and dialogue that Why They Just Can't Get Over It delivers.Skelton's groundbreaking, hard-hitting book addresses the reasons that our nation has become so divided and dysfunctional and covers why we have a disproportionate level of social problems in the black community, including out-of-wedlock births, divorce, violence, drugs, and the number of black men in prison. But most importantly, the sensible and spiritual principles and practices set forth in this illuminating and motivating guide empower Americans to move beyond the dark and wretched era of slavery and commit their hearts, minds, and lives to overcoming racism forever.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you've ever been introduced to a new employee at the office as 'the guy who got drunk at the Christmas party and danced with the boss's wife,' then you can relate to office screw-ups. But there's good news. You don't have to relocate to Antarctica or dodge the water cooler at the office anymore. In You've Screwed Up. Now What ! advertising expert, Larry D. Kelley, shares his wisdom on the common mistakes that companies and their workers often go through - from signing a document you probably shouldn't have to running a balance sheet into the ground - and explains how anyone can make the best out of a screw up with his or her job and dignity intact. Kelley incorporates the Weasel of Wisdom to show you how to remedy your mistake and keep it from happening again. Witty and irreverent, You've Screwed Up. Now What ! is what you need to get you out of any bad mistake. But best of all, you'll begin to revel in your ability to screw up on your terms.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Tony Costanzo is the president of America-at night. A mafia don, he rose to power from the rough streets of the South Side. After dozens of bloody battles among New York and Sicilian crime families, he has managed to stay on top.Tony's right-hand man, Recco Sergio, is even crueler than his boss. But when Recco kills the crew of the godfather of Cleveland, even Tony can't promise him protection.While the two partners-in-crime are at odds over the hits, the godfather of Cleveland, Don Vistero Maldini, is hell-bent on destroying whoever is responsible. As the boss of Cleveland seeks vengeance, Tony and Recco find themselves battling for their lives. To have any chance of surviving, they must work together or sell each other out.Before long, Tony is sought after by another powerful person, the president of the United States. The leader of the free world has an unusual request for Tony: he wants him to kill the president of Cuba.Find out if Tony is up to the task or if he will fall like all the other Mafia dons in The Sins of the Godfather.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Honoring each one of the fifty states in America, this splendid collection is rooted in history and celebrates the proud people, way of life, and unrivaled natural beauty of our beloved land of opportunity. From Alabama to Wyoming, these hearty poems showcase the diverse locales and many moods, quirks, and charms that make every state unique and glorious.With amusement, wonder, and admiration, poet and traveler Dorothy Gray pays tribute to sports teams and music legends, historical figures and cultures, animals and plants, weather and seasons, and foods and festivities across the country. In Idaho, 'Dramatic landscapes overwhelm with alpine lakes in snowcapped mountains, deep river canyons and water falls, hot springs and dunes of desert sand.' In Maine, 'Where glacial mountains and valleys lie with inlets hidden by sheer peaks, America's northeastern point has rugged rocks that touch the sea.'Whether it's the swaying ukulele tunes of the Polynesian paradise of Hawaii, the miles of spinning wooden windmills in Indiana, the cranberry bogs of New Jersey ('residents don't call it Joisey.'), or a pin dropping in the tabernacle in Utah, the imagery of these crystal-clear poems appeals to our senses and captures the essence and spirit of the majestic United States of America.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - United Gas CEO Lester Thomson is tired of paying taxes on a tract of land he considers a useless asset. Located seventy miles from Houston, the land sits idle save for the lignite deposits beneath its surface. But if there's a way to generate revenue from a couple of hundred acres, Lester will certainly entertain the idea. For once, Roger Murray, an impractical yet brilliant engineer, proposes a viable option. Two scientists have unwittingly stumbled upon genetically-modified super-termites that chew up lignite to produce natural gas. Roger suggests they use the technology to turn Lester's land into something wildly profitable. As hard as project manager Frank Mitchell tries, he can't find a fatal flaw in what he initially waves off as another farfetched idea. He pulls together an unlikely group to implement the plan, among them professor Jennifer Watson, whose intelligence and beauty motivate Frank to come to terms with his past and future. No one suspects that terrorists in mundane yet strategically placed positions of power will mobilize to sabotage the plan because it threatens the world's dependence on oil. BIOGAS! is a genuinely satisfying combination of science, intrigue, and romance.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Today, approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer-and many will be under the age of fifty. There are currently more than 250,000 breast cancer survivors in the United States who are just forty-five years old or younger. They are daughters, wives, mothers, sisters, and friends, whose illness and subsequent treatment affect entire families and communities. And they face issues wholly unique to their age group.A collaborative effort by six young breast cancer survivors, Just a Lump in the Road . shares the kind of candid information, insight, and inspiration that only girlfriends who have 'been there' can deliver. Each story is as diverse as the women themselves, and modesty is hurled aside as they discuss dating and mastectomies, children and mortality, and treatment and hair loss. Together with the doctors and healthcare professionals who continue to care for them, the women also provide an overview of the many types of breast cancer treatments now available.Giving a much-needed voice to the young survivor, Just a Lump in the Road . offers validation, comfort, and encouragement for not only the thousands of young women battling breast cancer, but also their spouses, bosses, children, babysitters, friends, boyfriends, and significant others yet to come. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - CPA Kevin 'Rocky' Collins needs his formidable sense of humor more than ever. He's still reeling from the sudden death of his charismatic but demanding and disappointed father, and his caustic wit and quirky Boston Irish personality have cost him his job. They've also sparked dangerous run-ins with a huge Mafia hit man and a biker strongman, and fostered a decided lack of way with women. Fortunately, Rocky's old friends from the neighborhood-a power-lifting bouncer, an alcoholic Vietnam vet and aspiring author, a struggling gym owner, a philandering salesman, a disappointed ex-professional baseball player, and one pain-in-the-butt, got-it-together business superstar-are as supportive as always as Rocky gains rejuvenation in the gym, on the ball field, and at the bar. But he finds his greatest comfort at a near-palatial summer house on Cape Cod, where there's a wild, summer-long party going on. To find his own happiness, Rocky knows that he needs maturity, empathy, and perspective. Throw in a new job and a good woman, and he'll be all set. But getting to that point might be the most difficult challenge of all.An Informal Boston Education humorously explores the Boston singles scene in the seventies, male bonding, the difficult relationship between fathers and sons, and life's endless trade-offs and transitions.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Steaming tureens of savory aromatic broths conjure up memories of leaf-swept autumn days and cold winter nights. A time-honored prescription for a cold or the flu, soups have long soothed and nourished both body and spirit. After all, there's nothing more heartwarming and comforting on a chilly evening than a hot bowl of homemade soup.Soup Classics from Custom Catering is a road map back to the days of delicious, made-from-scratch soups. With more than fifty recipes, you're guaranteed to find the ideal soup for any occasion or event, big or small. Joan Gavagan combines wholesome ingredients and delectable spices to create timeless flavors sure to please even the most finicky eater. Her mouth-watering recipes include:Classic MinestroneRocky and Barb's Italian Clam ChowderRudy's DelightFrank's Cream of PeanutItalian MeatballAnd many more!This cookbook lovingly shows the simple joy of sharing home-made soup with friends and family.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Sunrise is a tale of illusion, loss and renewal in a tragic age. Set in Manhattan, and in the fashionable beach towns of Long Island's East End, it follows the interwoven lives of three friends from the late 1960s to the present-exploring the confluence of art, commerce, politics and celebrity.With its perfectly rendered physical setting, Sunrise draws readers into the reality of place and the universality of myth in a daring, Modernist style.Stephen Dahl, the narrator of Sunrise, is a troubled child of the 60s, an expatriate American author living in Paris, an alcoholic who has stopped drinking but failed to recover his spiritual equilibrium. Watching the horrors of September 11th from his Paris apartment, he is struck by renewed patriotism which vanishes quickly as America plans to invade Iraq. But he is called home in the Spring of 2003 by the death of his former best friend and by the chance to see his former lover, the widow of his old friend. Thus begins Stephen's his journey to a past that reveals complex layers of moral and spiritual responsibility to his country, his countrymen and himself. Stephen The narrator confronts an uncertain future by accepting the moral limits of despair and the power of compassion. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Tyler Montague is, by anyone's estimation, successful: he's a young, handsome, and wealthy Wall Street investment banker living in Manhattan with his beautiful and ambitious girlfriend. So why is he so restless, so deeply discontented When he finally admits that he's homesick for his birthplace-the mountains, the lake, and the serenity of southeastern Tennessee-Ty abandons his career, his girlfriend, and the frenzied atmosphere of New York and heads home. In Tennessee, Ty rejoins his mother to manage the family marina and soon encounters his first love, the high school sweetheart he left behind. But the tranquility and contentment he craves is soon shattered. A close friend becomes one of the victims in a series of brutal murders. Suspecting that the bullet may well have been meant for him and determined to clear his family's business of any involvement in the ongoing violence, Ty is compelled to help track the perpetrator of the heinous crimes. As the sniper continues to create mayhem in the community, using the mountain's natural contours to evade capture, Ty must summon his skill, courage, and knowledge of the terrain to stop the killer, save his family's reputation, and right the wrongs that are plaguing his own heart.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The great futuristic society of I-Star has long foretold the coming of a female with a gem embedded in her forehead. Known as the Dark Messiah, this woman possesses magical powers that will bring about the destruction of life as they know it.When a young Cassidy awakens inside an enchanted cave, she has no memory of how she came to be in this strange place. She starts to build a life for herself in the modern, utopian world of I-Star. The odd red crystal in the middle of her forehead disturbs her, as no one else in the community of Jennison has such a marking.Cassidy soon catches the attention of a mysterious sorcerer, Dmitri von Calvin, who recognizes her as the Dark Messiah and wishes to harness her power for destructive ends. Cassidy learns of the sorcerer's evil agenda and the prophecy of the Dark Messiah. Rather than fulfill her role as a life destroyer, Cassidy makes a decision to stand and fight against the destruction of her beloved world.An epic fantasy full of larger-than-life characters, Legend of the Dark Messiah speaks to the incredible power of one individual to change the world.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Liam Michaels isn't just a wealthy art dealer and photographer. He is actually Azrael, the angel of death, an immortal sentinel created thousands of years ago before the dawn of man for the purpose of finding and destroying true evil.Azrael and his Core, a group of highly trained commandos, have just squashed attempted attacks on New York and Chicago by terrorists wielding neutron bombs. In the process, they discovered who was behind the threat: the Ba, an ancient warrior people controlled by a demon-the demon Azrael has been battling for more than three thousand years. Now the fight is about to come to a climax as Azrael and his team pursue the demon across the United States and Europe in a desperate effort to prevent a global nuclear holocaust.While this high-tech thriller rides the borders of the imagination and tangles with the unthinkable, the futuristic weaponry and advanced military systems employed by Azrael and his commandos arise from technologies that actually exist today in prototype form. In this chilling tale of terrorism, Azrael and the Core must utilize their most daring maneuvers, ingenious countertactics, and flat-out heroics in a brutal battle over the fate of the world.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Maturity comes fast and furious when you are looking down the barrel of a Thompson submachine gun. For sixteen-year-old 'T'Eddie' Leymoine, a summer spent with an enterprising, gun-running uncle has no shortage of hair-raising lessons. Ventures with Uncle George in Louisiana bayou country expose the boy to alligator poaching, cock fighting, and the art of deceiving the authorities. The ribald antics favored by George involve houses of ill repute and encounters with a young freelance miss. And then there's LaBelle, a local girl whose intentions make T'Eddie's summer even crazier. George's line of business isn't popular with everyone. Close-minded custom collectors and hired assassins complicate things for George and his nephew, and flaming shootouts have a way of breaking out. But the real trouble begins when George messes with a smuggler. The consequences could be lethal unless T'Eddie steps up and finds a way to save his uncle.The third in a series of stories by Francis P. Trudell, this reckless ride through the bayous around Barataria Bay brings the Prohibition era of feigned innocence and convenient morals back to life as a boy learns about the ways of men during one sweltering summer.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you're frustrated with your inability to make a difference in yourself or your organization, learn how you can become a powerful agent of change! In this groundbreaking book, James Harlow Brown challenges, inspires, and shows you how to transform your ideas and your organization in ways you never thought possible.This visionary and motivational guide contains a number of stories that help you rethink your assumptions about life and create change. Dangerous Undertaking examines how out-of-the-box experiences and ideas can redefine your perceptions, and it addresses the most important concepts involved in personal and organizational change, including:Conflict between social roles and personal identityOrganizational behavior at the 'quantum level' and the deep sources of organizational powerLeadership's addiction to power and the recovery processThe collision between the rational and spiritual worldsPerfect for business leaders, executives, change managers, and ordinary working people, Dangerous Undertaking will help you unleash your ability to make a difference in yourself, in your organization, and in the world.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'I'm always impressed by pioneering efforts. This anthology represents a noteworthy beginning for this group of writers. From the triumphs over adversity dramatized in the first section, to the heartwarming and heartbreaking stories and poems of the final grouping, they show us sensitivity and inspire strength. They show us disability as it is lived honestly. Fables, fantasies, and tips about writing add something new, making this publication a unique contribution to disability literature.'-Erik Weihenmayer, author of Touch the Top of the World and The Adversity AdvantageDisabled people, in most ways, are just like everyone else. So it should come as no surprise that the stories, essays, and poems in Behind Our Eyes deal with situations and emotions that confront all of us: family and marriage, love and heartbreak, discord, appreciation of nature, and the desire to engage in the world more fully. In this uplifting collection, we read about the dedication of a guide dog who protects a blind woman and her young children from a burglar until police arrive; the inner struggle for a stroke victim whose world is rearranged overnight; the challenges faced by disabled children, spouses, and seniors when their families see their limitations instead of their abilities; the difficulty faced by a blind man coping with a team of insensitive doctors and nurses who seem to keep forgetting he can't see; and much more. A real and candid portrait of life with disability as well as an entertaining foray into the minds and hearts of a beautifully diverse group of people, Behind Our Eyes urges and inspires us to meet even our loftiest goals, embrace our individual vulnerabilities, and let our own imaginations soar. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Christianity's Source is the result of a quest that started almost eighty years ago. After reading the Catholic recommended writers like Augustine, and Aquinas, the author went through the Greeks, and many other well respected philosophers, coupled with a great deal of painful thinking. As each topic is developed questions are posed that ask the readers to make logical personal appraisals. It is proposed that any individual given the facts and information on each topic can use his/her own intellect to reach logical conclusions. The initial area of inquiry is where did Judeo-Christianity come from This book is based on the works of highly respected Egyptologists, Anthropologists, Historians, and Biblical scholars. A few that were included are: Cheikh Anta Diop (1923-1986), Godfrey Higgins (1771-1834), Gerald Massey (1828-1907), Alvin Boyd Kuhn (1880-1963), Elaine Pagels, Bart Ehrman, Karen L. King, Paul Johnson, and Tom Harpur. You will see a list of over fifty specific basic beliefs that were copied and are backed-up with irrefutable proof going back to at least 3000 BC; and perhaps to 10,000 BC. The proof is in the Egyptian Book of the Dead, the Pyramid Texts, Amduat, and the Book of Troth.…