Westbow press jul 2006 (18 resultados)

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Seventeen-year-old Ivy MacKenzie is consumed by bitterness over the tragic death of her Vietnam veteran father. Desperate to break free of a family that doesn't understand her and a small town that suffocates her, Ivy runs away with Gil Thompson-a stranger who shows her a passion she's never known and a violent danger she never saw coming. Ivy's younger brother Bryan has a tender heart, conflicting memories, and a fierce loyalty to his family. Their disengaged, high-strung mother Carol parents as best she knows how while coping with her own lingering heartbreak and entering into a new relationship.Though their voices and struggles are their own, each of the MacKenzies grapples with loss and disappointment and yearns for love and belonging. Together, they come of age and come to terms with the ways that memories and dreams can blur reality; they learn what it means to embrace family, flaws and all; and they discover how digging to Indochina can help them find their way home.'Biewald's writing probes and sifts the buried storage vaults of family relationships with an archaeologist's precision.'-Lois Lowry, creator of the popular Anastasia Krupnik series and two-time recipient of the Newbery Medal for her books The Giver and Number the Stars'An always interesting, authentic story about the next generation, the children of Vietnam veterans-children who dig, not to China, but to Indochina. A good solid read.'-Grace Paley, author of The Little Disturbances of Man, Enormous Changes at the Last Minute, and Later the Same Day.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The line between history and legend can be deceptively thin-too thin, perhaps, to maintain the claim that one is exclusively fact and one fiction. Such may be the case with the history of Lewis and Clark-for the fact is that two hundred years after they were handpicked by Thomas Jefferson to lead an extraordinary expedition to the Pacific coast, legends still persist regarding unexplained gaps in the explorers' field journals. Call it legend, call it history, Cryptid tells the riveting story of conspiracy theorists who have new evidence of a centuries-old cover-up. When a cryptozoologist, a paleontologist, and a Jefferson descendant begin connecting the dots, they threaten to do more than unveil the well-guarded scientific discovery that lies at the heart of the ancient secret; they threaten to rewrite American history. That is, if they can survive a conspiracy that dates back to the Founding Fathers-the very same one that haunted Lewis to his grave. It may be that one of our nation's first secrets is still being kept.Cryptid illustrates how the act of seeking the truth can be the very element that destroys it. Two centuries in the making, Cryptid is the final chapter of the Lewis and Clark story. And, as with any good tale, the best secrets have been kept until the end.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - I Will Bear True Faith and Allegiance chronicles the thrilling adventures of a young American patriot written in the candid and down to earth perspective of one of our nation's Ten Outstanding Young Americans for the year 2004.From accounting for missing POW/MIAs in communist Vietnam, to Korea's Demilitarized Zone, to helping write the actual war plans used during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Eric Axelbank delivers an engrossing account of how our freedoms are defended today.From Chapter 11.'At approximately 9:15 a.m. on an autumn Monday on the Korean peninsula, I received a message so alarming that I honestly didn't know if I'd still be alive the next morning. A South Korean Lieutenant, our liaison officer, whose name was Kim, called me and shouted, 'We're under attack from North Korea, please help' and then hung up the phone.'I Will Bear True Faith and Allegiance teaches us the grass roots of sound leadership principles and evokes Eric Axelbank's captivating experiences as an easy to understand case study.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This is the third volume in the Chez Vicalle series. The original story line continues, but this volume is built around an idiosyncratic motion picture maker who has decided to bring to the screen a classic work of that author (1879-1958) who Jack Woodford (1893-1971) once described 'As the greatest writer of fantasy still undiscovered by the Wise Men of the West.' He noted further that that writer was 'probably the least commercial writer in the United States of his time and was a marvelous model for any writer because of his adeptness in using the exact phrase.'. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Essentially, this is a story of hope, faith and love. These pages expose a war with cancer in a humorous, while brutally honest manner. The story is laid out in a sequential format representing the events as they occur. It details the immediate and ongoing trials triggered by the disease as seen through the eyes of a married couple, John and Georgetta Warner.As treatments fail and different medications are employed in the conflict, John and Georgetta write about how they are changed by the ever shifting face of cancer. They come to appreciate the value of time, friends and family as they continue to maintain control in an uncontrollable situation.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Major General Lewis A. Grant was one of Vermont's greatest heroes in the Civil War. He organized the Fifth Vermont in 1861 and led the First Vermont Brigade from February 1863 to June 1865. He participated in 22 battles; most notable were Savage's Station in 1862, Marye's Heights and Bank's Ford in 1863, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, and Cedar Creek in 1864, and the breakthrough of the Confederate lines in 1865. He was selected by General Meade to lead the brigade to suppress the Draft Riots in New York after Gettysburg, and also, to defend the Brock Road in the Battle of the Wilderness. He personally discovered the weak point in the confederate lines at Petersburg and was honored by having his brigade lead the assault on April 2, 1865, action which quickly led to the end of the war. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Advance praise for The 3 Ps to Sales Success-'After sending my entire sales staff to this course, our sales increased 20 percent almost immediately.'-J. Cooney, President, Celerity Wireless'After presenting this program to our sales reps, our sales have increased by 29 percent in the first three months'- K. Lyons, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Opportunity MediaThe most requested sales training course from PJF Training, Inc., that motivates as well as teaches, is at your fingertips. A must-read for anyone in sales, The 3 Ps to Sales Success focuses on author Peter J. Fasulo's three aspects for achieving success in a sales career.Learn these important tips and how to implement them into both your life and the lives of the sales professionals that report to you. Sales representatives, managers, independent consultants, human resource managers, and business owners can all benefit from this easy-to-read tool.By diligently following The 3 Ps to Sales Success-being a prepared, professional, and positive person on a daily basis-you will see your sales success increase and your personal life start to improve.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Homer spoke of the Furies as avenging spirits who punished humans for the wrongs they did. In a small, bucolic, upstate New York town in the present day, six seemingly ordinary school children, led by an inspiring, hallucinatory girl among them, commit a series of murders of strangers. It doesn't take long for the lone detective on the force to put together what he and the Chief consider to be a strong case against six demons, but what local, and eventually national, opinion regard as a bizarre attempt by inept, small-town police to cover up their inability to find the obvious serial killer.National interest and concern generate a media circus and a trial, but well before that, the detective and the child leader engage in a battle of wits going far beyond the determinations of the case. This struggle between them leads to the astonishing finding of the jury and the defiant, final gesture of the girl.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - As our knowledge of the passive response to fear in animals deepens, a clearer understanding of the human fear response will emerge. But there is more to science than facts and discoveries and breakthroughs. Scientific research has its own compensation. Doing the work of science is rewarding. Working outside with camera and binoculars while becoming one with nature is awe-inspiring. Discovering the secrets of how animals live and what they do and why they do it is the most satisfying thing I have ever accomplished. Animals do interesting things. Our respect for animals and all of nature increases as we try to fathom the complexities of even commonplace creatures. One of the most exciting aspects of scientific adventure is not knowing where it will lead. My curiosity about how alligators stayed warm started me on a journey of wonderment to how hiding animals respond to fear. And that journey lead to the crib of a baby at risk for an insidious killer. It is impossible to anticipate where future research into the passive fear response will lead. One fact is abundantly clear; it will be an exciting voyage into the unknown.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - After the Union regained control of the Mississippi River in the summer of 1863, President Lincoln ordered the commander of the Department of the Gulf, Major General Nathaniel P. Banks, to 'Plant the Flag in Texas.' To assist in this endeavor, the XIII Corps was transferred to Banks' department. This brought Private William A. McMillan of the 67th Indiana to Louisiana. McMillan's diary, which covers the period from late December 1863 through the end of 1864, describes his participation in the occupation of the coast of Texas, the Red River Campaign, the capture of the forts guarding the entrance to Mobile Bay, and actions in Louisiana and Arkansas.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Much of American history is conceived in terms of large scale movements, often involving massive numbers of people. Within these broad groups, however, we know that individuals have had many different experiences. The purpose of Volumes 1 and 2 in this work is to conceive American history much more in terms of these individuals who collectively created it.The vehicle is a detailed study, conceived in standard genealogical terms, of a Sherwood family line. The Sherwood ancestor, Thomas of Fairfield, arrived in Massachusetts in 1634. This second volume covers the experience of the ninth and tenth generations, living in the 20th century as highly mobile professionals, far removed from the family's rural roots. The study ends with the 10th generation Sherwood, who was still living in 2006.A dramatic change occurred in the late nineteenth century when five of the eight members of the eighth generation left the farm and became doctors, teachers, a lawyer, and a minister. At this point the huge distinction between work and non-work activity dramatically appeared. The ninth and tenth generations, in the 20th century, as highly educated professionals, found their values changed as they experienced a much broader world.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Delve into the fascinating life of Ray Bradbury, one of the most prolific writers of our time, spokesperson for the Space Age, and idea man for Disney. Author of more than forty-five books and nearly five hundred short stories, Bradbury has entertained generations of readers worldwide with imaginative stories, poetry, TV shows and movies.In Ray Bradbury-Uncensored! author and journalist Gene Beley examines the life of this literary King Kong of writers. A plethora of interesting insights and milestones from Bradbury's life includes: Advice to writers Non-edited speeches from the 1960s Views on architecture, religion, and space CBS television plagiarism court battles Sparring with movie producer John Huston over the Moby Dick screenplay How and where he got his ideas for his classic books and short stories.Beley offers an intriguing look at one of the world's greatest, iconoclastic minds, revealing why Bradbury has inspired many other creative people to practice his 'optimal optimism.'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Get a taste of what it's like to be famous with recipes from your favorite film and television stars. Whet your appetite with Renée Taylor's (The Nanny) 'Aphrodisiac Appetizers.' Dance the night away with John Travolta's (Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction) 'Tuna Tar Tare Won Ton Crisps.' Kick it up a notch with Jackie Chan's (Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon) dangerous 'Beef Fillet with Season Vegetables.'Still hungry Come back for second helpings of James Earl Jones' (The Hunt for the Red October, Field of Dreams) 'Chilean Sea Bass' and have a laugh with a friend over some of Chevy Chase's (Caddy Shack, National Lampoon's Vacation) 'Barbequed Chicken.' Don't forget to save room for dessert. Anthony Hopkins' (The Silence of the Lambs, Howards End) 'Bara Birth' and Jamie Lee Curtis' (Trading Places, True Lies) 'Key Lime Pie' are to die for.Filled with autographed photos, biographies, and fun facts, Celebrities and Their Culinary Creations is perfect for anyone who loves film or food and would make a great addition to any fan's collection.Best of all, 50% of all profits of this book will be donated to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Foundation.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - As an investigative journalist, E.J.'s first priority is to report the truth, no matter the cost. But this time, the price is too high. An oblivious world suddenly finds itself on the receiving end of judgment. A strange visitor, possessing what appears to be supernatural powers, levels charges of negligence against the third planet from the sun and conveys a cryptic message: 'In seventy days, your most precious asset will be taken from you.'This announcement sends shockwaves of fear and anger across the globe. Reluctantly, E.J. becomes much more than just an objective observer. In the process, he discovers the truth about this 'most precious asset' and the origin of the unknown visitor. He now understands that the day could be coming when tomorrow might not. E.J. feels uncontrollably compelled to record these events. His hope is that the world will figure it out before it's too late.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'A work that deserves to be taken seriously.the work of a man with a gift for language and a love of ideas.Fox is a writer who bears watching.'-Larry McGinnCIRCUS ReviewThe Syracuse Post Standard THE AMERICAN ONE-RING REVIVALMINSTREL SHOW & FREE CIRCUSThe Ringmaster of a failing tent show, disregarding the hectoring warnings of two talking clowns, persists in trying to make sense out of a circus that seems cursed-after his father and stepdaughter, now married, crash the proceedings.GOATSONG A hitchhiker breaks into a darkened bible-belt diner, after hours, and finds it to be haunted by an abnormally Catholic waitress. THE CASE OF THE THREE COMEDIANS Inspector Virgil Rafferty, after a disciplinary transfer to the Buffalo Public Library, stumbles into a mystery that will send him headlong into a menagerie of surgical monstrosities, plunge him into the poisonous wastes of Lake Erie and, ultimately, dump him at the brink of the terrible punchline of the Cosmic Joke.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - For all the fans of the growing 'Diana Series' his novel will keep you glued to your seat as Diana seems destined to help uncover a mystery that springs from a legend almost forgotten.Join us to learn the history and how one of the Seven Wonders of the World became what it is today, and what would happen if a pair of killers completed heir plans for its total destruction.If at any time in your life you have any questions about the Crater Lake National Park and the beautiful State of Oregon it is located in, this novel will be the one to read.And if by chance, you have personally visited this majestic place, high in the mountains of Oregon, then you will enjoy the novel even more. And I think you will agree with the author that this is the perfect setting for such an unforgettable tale.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Write it down,' you said, and so I have. Just keep in mind, it's been a while, and memory has ways of playing tricks, which is where I'll start since that is where Professor Skye began with me. Professor who Let me explain.Thus begins a young boy's account of his surprising adventures and unorthodox education as the apprentice of Professor Jackson Skye, the 'Helping Investigator,' who enlists the boy in helping others solve problems so that he can learn to solve his own.Beginning his career in elementary school, the trainee works on over forty cases involving a multicultural cast of memorable characters. He graduates from his apprenticeship in high school after he solves the hardest case of all.Based on real-life problems young people encounter, the cases in The Helper's Apprentice instruct, entertain, and encourage young readers to reflect on their own lives.…

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