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Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - History records a great deal about ante-bellum southern life. General Sherman's march to the Sea is an indelible part of history. Yet, there is a chapter of that era that has gone by unnoticed even to the point that there is a story that needs to be told. In the Appalachian Mountains of Northern Georgia there was a surprising amount of sentiment felt for the Union. There were Confederate military units created called 'Home Guards' with the purpose of removing these elements of Union support. This was the setting for conflict. There were many skirmishes between Federal Cavalry and the Home Guards. Also, the novel gives insight into life of that little known region. Included are details about making whiskey, hunting and trapping, the essentials of survival. There is a story of one such unit led by a man that turned his command into lawless criminals that were no better than common horse thieves. This character provides a psychology subplot of human nature when not restrained by the 'rule of law'.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Dawson women: Mazzy Dawson, a mulatto sushi chef in southern California, who struggles with the untimely death of her mother and the cloak of mystery that her grandmother keeps her family's history enshrouded in; Kennedy Dawson, a college student who fights heroin addiction and racial tensions at an L. A. County drug detox to bring her unborn child into the world; and Lucy Dawson, a discontented housewife in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, who, during the 1960's, starts to question the racially segregated suburban world around her and ultimately chooses an unconventional and dangerous path for love. In, Raising Warrior Queens, Teresa C. Smith examines the rarely simple, sometimes tumultuous and always loyal mother/daughter dynamic with sharp wit and a tender, yet unwavering eye.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Born in a dysfunctional lower middle class family in the middle of the 'big' depression, no one could have predicted that Jinx Beers would be a pioneer for the lesbian/gay rights movement in Southern California and the founder of the world's longest running lesbian nespaper. Jinx, who acquired the first name from an older sister and eventually made it legal, joined the U.S. Air Force when she was eighteen to get away from her home life-and never looked back. She used her G.I. Bill to get a college degree and spent the next eighteen years on the UCLA campus in research in traffic safety. Meanwhile, the action on Christopher Street raised the conscience of many lesbians and gays who began to join the agitation for lesbian/gay rights. Ferment in the Losa Angeles community lead to Jinx's founding of The Lesbian News in 1976. Although she is no longer associated with the newspaper, it has been published continuously for more than thirty years. Now seventy-five years old, Jinx has written her autobiography. This is the inside informtion on what makes this 'Feminist Who Changed America' tick. For those who are interested in understanding one lesbian activist's life, read on.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Charlie Perkins receives a terrifying threat. The notorious Louisiana Mafia, known for feeding live humans to the alligators, gives him an ultimatum: pay up or take a boat ride in the reptile-infested swamp.Charlie owes money to Tony Caruso, head of the Organization. His gambling debt becomes a tripwire which triggers a series of seismic events and rocks a small Southern town. The trail of duplicity leads back to Charlie's boyhood home of Grayson, where Sheriff Boyd McCabe attempts to find Fred McCall, Charlie's friend and companion, whom he believes is an endangered species. The Sheriff is also dealing with a death threat on the life of Tom Edwards, the town's beloved physician who, to protect his family, makes his own Faustian deal with the Devil.On a larger stage, in November, gunshots ring out in Dallas that shocks the country. It is ironic that the man to whom Charlie Perkins and Tom Edwards are indebted may have drafted the plan to assassinate the President. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Doyle Hall cried tears of tenderness and compassion, but never backed down from another man. He became a master motivator of people because he bothered to listen. He walked away from wealth, preferring instead to abide by his principles. He suffered the untimely loss of most of his family yet maintained his faith in God. He was a talented athlete who gained fame as a wrestler, a professional boxer, a rodeo cowboy and a golfer, but never let his fame dissuade his propensity for modesty. He never felt sorry for himself, having learned the value of overcoming what would seem to others as overwhelming odds. He simply would not quit.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - David Bouchier brings humor and insight to the quirks and puzzles of everyday life, from buying vitamin pills to reading poetry on the subways. These entertaining commentaries were first broadcast on public radio stations in Long Island and Connecticut, where Bouchier's quirky and clever humor has made him the most popular public radio personality in the region.Every week for the past twelve years Bouchier has plucked a topic from the chaos of ordinary life and subjected it to his special brand of ironic scrutiny. Nothing is too small or too vast to attract his attention: stuffed bears, NASCAR racing, reincarnation, the federal tax system, and shopping in Florida all find a place in this spirited and funny collection of astute observations and whimsical opinions.A Few Well Chosen Words is the third collection of Bouchier's public radio commentaries on his life as an immigrant in America. Readers will relish his fresh approach to subjects like time and memory, the rituals that carry us through the year, our obsession with health and fitness, the horrors of travel, and the many annoyances of modern life.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The search for a cure for multiple sclerosis begins as a noble quest, but quickly degenerates into greed: the insatiable hunger for more and more money, backed by murder. The executive/researcher whose dreams have become corrupted, learns that the statistical records, if presented to the authorities at the FDA would bring about the collapse of his house of cards, are in a book kept by a statistician whose murder he ordered. He must secure and destroy that book, even if it means more people have to die.Where will it end While detectives Luis Ortiz and Fred Hodge investigate the homicides, they must race the clock to locate and save Kathryn DiAgostino, forensics investigator and Luis' love interest, who had been captured by the 'hired gun' before his own death.As the detectives struggle to catch the mastermind behind the killing spree, will they rescue Kathryn before it's too late The surprise at the end will catch the reader as off guard as the detectives.Populated by real and believable characters, the non-stop action in this thriller will keep you riveted to your favorite reading place.Advance praise for 'Bye The Book''From the moment Willie Blood finds the classy lady shot in her car, I was hooked.'BYE THE BOOK is a roller coaster of a thriller with deep dives and harrowing turns, not to mention twists at a fast paced speed. Once again Frank Cáceres has written a riveting, can't wait to read the next page novel. Each book by Frank just gets better and better. Frank's characters are fun, real, sad in the true to the human condition way. He paints a beautiful mural with his words. You can clearly see the thoughts and actions of the characters and the action as if you are there. Wonderful! An excellent thrill ride.'On a scale of 1 to 5, I give it a 5!Cynthia Lea Clark, Psy.D., FMAM Review Coordinator. …

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The moving story of Michael Brantley's struggles in life will encourage every reader, especially those who may be feeling unloved or discouraged. This is a real life story of a boy who grew up enduring more hopeless situations and heartbreaks than most people face in lifetime. But Michael refused to give up. he started looking to God for help and miraculous things started to happen. Today he is walking in total victory, loving life and telling others about the great things God has done. For those who may be wondering if life is worth living, I pray this book will change your life forever.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - What can one expect to gain from reading this book You may find something of great value in every chapter. Who are the intended recipients of this book Everyone from student to seminarian or sales clerk to scholar can find enjoyment, encouragement and tools of empowerment enclosed within these pages. Who will not benefit from reading of this book No one is exempt from the benefits afforded unto him or her by the reading of this spiritually reassuring, emotionally revitalizing, and devotionally rewarding book, which has been carefully constructed to be of counsel to all. I designed this book with three basic contentions in mind. First, I hope to encourage readers with examples towards excellence singled out from select scripture passages proving that ordinary people can overcome extraordinary odds through exemplary faith. Second, I hope to equip readers through a series of simple, subjective, and straightforward ideas for everyday empowerment. These ideas are intended not so much as to change individuals, but to challenge them to make better choices (thereby producing better outcomes in the future than those experienced in the past as a result of poor decision making). Third, and finally, I hope this work will serve as a tool of empowerment to some, a resource of assistance to others, and as a work that, in its witness, wealth of ideas, and unique writing perspective, will provide enjoyment to all.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book is a MUST read for all of baseball nation. Baseball, politics, money grabbers, and the people that have almost ruined the game. Critical, sarcastic, funny, and factual. Trendsetting, rule changing, mind boggling ideas from a lover of the game. Family informative. Learn how to save big bucks and still watch the game in comfort. Mantle, Pujols, Bonds, Gibson, Musial and many more. Read about the 28 million dollar man, 16 million DH Are we talking playing just for the money or the love of the game You decide after reading this very riveting, controversial book. Your mind will be changed about many things. Should Bud Selig or Bob Costas be in the Commissioner's office Wrong people voting in wrong places!! Yogi Berra ran thru it a couple of times. Help campaign for the new Commissioner. You the FAN decide what is best.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - I was raised by an alcoholic and abusive mother. I married a man I hardly knew to escape her. He was even more abusive. After two failed marriages, I remarried, raised eight children and eventually had to face lung cancer. This is my story of child abuse, alcohol and cancer.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Separate your business from the rest by upgrading your service approach to a premium level. UPGRADE was written to help you obtain a highly regarded reputation by implementing The Seven Premium Principles Of Customer Service. Reward your clientele with excellence in every transaction. Behold the power of the UPGRADE.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This story tells of a young woman who grew up in a loving home with two parents who adored her. One tragic night changed the course of her life forever. Alone in the world, Amanda enters into a relationship of lies, deception and heart-break. Only after she has a child of her own, does she have the determination to leave the relationship to provide a better life for herself and her young daughter, Bella. Through her journey she overcomes insurmountable odds but struggles to find love. However, when it comes to matters of the heart, love prevails. Mother and daughter finally find what they both so desperately wanted, but at a bitter-sweet cost that sets off a course of events that will test the magic of true everlasting love.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book offers a fresh look at the use of the English Language. Its 1,000 colorful, exotic, eclectic, and new entries of wit, humor, and quirkiness can be enjoyed by professors, high school teachers, public speakers, communicators of most types, members of community or professional organizations, and all individuals engaged either in the GIFT OF GAB or in the REWARD OF READING. Its unique linguistic DNA can be examined and appreciated by high school students, graduating high school seniors, college students, and especially college students majoring in Drama, Journalism, Communications, or English as it is light, fun, easy reading that can become habit-forming. With the exception of occasional capitalization, or the lack thereof, that is done for effect, the grammar and sentence structure are not bad. There are approximately 50 sentences out of 1,000 that are between 30 and 60 words in length. There is also some useful vocabulary. This book is educational, and possibly surprisingly so. This creative gem makes a great gift and conversation piece . It is suitable for readers, communicators, and conversationalists ages 16 to 116. It makes a great gift. It also makes a great gift. Did I mention that it makes a great gift Well, it does, but it is also good to own. You'll be happier than a covey of quail during hunting season that's just learned that the most relentless bird dog in the vicinity came down with a head cold two days ago due to overexertion while hunting a covey of quail in the rain.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Thoughts In The Journey is a book of proverbial, and prophetic sayings, based upon the interpretation of the word of God. The purpose of this book is to bring an awaking to both believers and unbelievers, that they might have wisdom, knowledge and understanding of the grace of God. Many years ago, during the course of my journey, I started jotting down these thoughts in a notebook, and in the fullness of time, these are now written on the pages of this book. The journey has been one of great experience, and life changing for me, which has taught me diligence in studying the word of God, that I might grow thereby, and pray that it will do the same for you. Above all, I pray that the word of God will be a lamp unto your feet and light unto your path. By this you will walk in his perfect and acceptable will, and that is to submit to his love and faith unto righteousness. I hope this book will give you a burning desire to pursue the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. Mazel A. Hart By his love and faith unto righteousness.…