Xlibris mär 2007 (27 resultados)

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - It was a time of dire uncertainty for Richard and Isabella Pace, a youngcouple on their way to Jamestown in the colony of Virginia. Passingthrough London, they meet Shakespeare. Fleeing her angry family, theyjoined the Great Resupply Fleet of 1610. Forced to board separatevessels to avoid being spotted, their ships are dispersed by a hurricane.The pregnant Isabella arrives safely in the colony, but Richard's craft isrun aground off Bermuda.She experiences the Starving Time when Pawhattan imposes a tradeembargo on the 'cut throat' English, but meets and is befriended byPocahantas. Richard finally arrives in Jamestown with his new friendJohn Rolfe to rejoin his Isabella and their new son George.With Rolfe,he ventures into tobacco planting, which does not prove successfuluntil a boat load of slaves are traded for provisions by Dutch seamen.The slaves are expert tobacco men. They are indentured. Richardcomes home with one named Hector. Isabella disapproves but adapts.They soon prosper and build a house across the James river.Afterwards relationships between planters and natives deteriorate.After Pawattan's death and burial the natives attempt to massacre thecolonists on Good Friday. Richard and Isabella survive.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'This book is a true and authenticated story of an epic victorious struggle of a Christian family of love and faith against Satan's evil demons. This book should be read and studied by all Christian persons and families in struggles of unknown origin.'-Dr. Frank R. Babish, DEd, DMin, ThD, DD 'Very interesting and extremely well written.-Dr. William Roll, PhD, University of West GeorgiaLisa picked up the remote and turned down the volume. 'Heidi, I want you to think real hard. This is very important. You know the man you met in the backyard today 'Yeah, Mr. Gordy.''Have you ever seen him before ''No ma'am,' Heidi said, 'But he promised me he'd come back. He promised to push me on the swing.'Stunned, Lisa was unable to go on with her questioning.He promised me he'd come back. Chilling words.Fear was not good, but on the other hand, having no fear could be even worse-and Heidi had no fear of this strange man and that's what disturbed Lisa most. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - It was so dark that she couldn't see anything but headlights. There was no guardrail along the steep drop to the riverbank, but Megan pulled over as close to the edge as possible to allow the car to pass. It didn't pull out to pass but continued to ease up closer to the rear of her car. Then, Megan and Roberta were thrown forward as it bumped the rear of her car.Roberta screamed, and Megan yelled, 'Mama, tighten your seat belt!' She was trying to pull her own belt tighter when they were bumped again. She tried to speed up, but the other vehicle stayed right on her bumper. Then she tried to slow down, and it finally pulled out to pass. But when it pulled even with the left rear of Megan's car, it swerved into her car. Megan had no room to move over since she was already right on the edge of the steep embankment. She tried to speed up again, but the right front fender of the other vehicle hit her left rear side again and caused her to lose control. Megan's car fishtailed back and forth across the narrow road and then went over the steep embankment .…

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In December 1970, Henryk, a final-year student of electricalengineering at the Technical University of Gdansk, Poland, is involvedin a street demonstration of Polish shipyard workers in which twentypeople are killed. Because of his involvement, Henryk believes that hisarrest is imminent, and he frantically stows away on a ship toDenmark. But he leaves behind his first love, Ann, his parents, and hisbest friend, who is a nuclear physicist. From Denmark, he goes toHamburg, Germany, immigrates to Australia, surfs, and studies thesafety of nuclear reactors. But home beckons.Eight years later, Henryk crosses the Iron Curtain in search of Ann.But in the era of the Cold War, tight security, and the Solidarityresistance, his Australian passport does not give him the safety hehopes for. Faced with the frightening prospect of losing everythinghe's worked for, Henryk must choose between his past and his future.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - She struggled to find her voice. 'Andy . Andy,' she said haltingly, in a muffled tone. 'Are you awake ''Barbara, what's the matter! Where are you I can barely hear you.''Andy, I need you to come to the hospital-now, Andy. I am so scared.' She began sobbing. 'Please hurry.''Barbara, what's wrong What's happened ''Policemen are here . someone took Leanne's baby.they are going to interview me,' she said between breathlessness crying. 'I need you, Andy. I'm frightened.''Barbara! Please calm down. Who is Leanne, and why are you being questioned ''I didn't get to tell you the story this morning. You were still asleep when I got home. I didn't want to bother you. I'll explain later. Please get a taxi and come help me,' she pleaded. 'There's some money for the taxi in the bottom drawer of my dresser-hidden under my jewelry box.''I'll be there as soon as I can. Now stop worrying. We'll talk about it.''The hospital is sealed off from anyone coming in. I'll try to get someone from administration to let you in. Please hurry, Andy.''I will. Now, don't talk to anyone or answer questions until I'm by your side.'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - After glowing spots of blue light suddenly appear on the ground in the Northwest, circles of crop vanish and livestock inexplicably die.In order to explain the bizarre and frightening events, retired University of Nebraska biology professor Joe Callen is put in charge of the field investigation. Insect husks are found beneath the animal carcasses, but he is unable to explain their unusual nature. Even stranger, a man who had been exposed to the blue light dies of apparent starvation. Terry Leggett, also exposed to the light and befriended by Joe, seems doomed to a similar fate. When a way is found to keep Terry alive, Joe is unprepared for the consequences. Later, as a search begins for a voracious predator that has attacked the small town of Monarch, Montana, Joe must make a life-or-death decision as he watches the terrifying image of Leggett outside his window.…

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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - RAY DAVISON: AN AMERICAN HERO is the story of a legendary Vermont figure, and a hero to many people. The book covers the different periods of his life when he was working as a teacher, worker, business man, public servant, and Deputy Chief for the fire department of the city of Vergennes. It also touches briefly on the history of Vermont, three of its well-known figures, and on the breath and complexity of firefighting in the 21st century. RAY DAVISON: AN AMERICAN HERO is also an appreciation of two friends who very much admired and respected him and a record of his outstanding commitment in helping people, not only in the fire service, but in all walks of life across the United States and throughout the world. Finally, it is an examination and review of all the changes that have taken place in the service from the days of siren technology to the more complex, legally-sensitive, and highly-computerized realities of our times. After the event of September 11, the publication of RAY DAVISON: AN AMERICAN HERO couldn't be more timely. Due to the unparalleled excellence and professional magnitude of his life, his story far outstrips the boundaries of the fire service, the state of Vermont, and America, even, because, in the final analysis, and when looked at closely, it belongs in the public domain and to the world at large.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The evangelical political movement has peaked. Its dogmas are proving unworkable public policy. Its shaman political leaders are mired in ethical scandal and worse. Its influence and numbers are overrated . and America's dream of itself . its very identity . has been tarnished'--P. opposite t.p.…

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