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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - L.S.McKay takes his vast experiences and interactions with life, love, nature, people from all walks and interests and brings his ability to look at life from a different angle and express theses angles in his prose and poetry. From childlike insight to deadly paths chosen by some, he works to create an easy, free form of expression with a little bit for everyone. Abstract Mind of a Poet is his first offering to those who have an 'open' mind and 'desire' to take in 'ALL' the world has to offer. Take the time to enter his Abstract Mind and maybe, just maybe, find a piece of yourself.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - TAILORING THE GREEN SUIT is about the process of developing a successful executive career in the new green economy. It is a career development book for U.S. executives seeking employment in green business. This book is for business executives who are interested in joining fast-growing, potentially lucrative green or sustainable industries. These industries may offer the greatest number and variety of future career opportunities.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Beyond the thousand-yard stare, beneath the buzz cut, there was another Timothy McVeigh. Now America finally gets to meet the real Oklahoma City Bomber, and hear his shocking account of his crime, as reported by McVeigh's fellow death row inmate, David Paul Hammer.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The greatest things in this world-love, affection, loyalty, respect, laughter, teamwork, etc.-are not the result of a command. They require cultivation. Renn ZaphiropoulosIn his fifty three years of experience in high tech industry and through personal experience, Renn Zaphiropoulos has distilled this collection of philosophies and personal insights on successful leadership not just in business, but in life. Thought-provoking, inspiring, thoroughly enjoyable reading! Renn has . that very special ability to put things into perspective when exploring a leadership situation. He has what so many leaders miss i.e. leadership wisdom! To listen to him is a source of enlightenment and.joy. He makes you think. He challenges you with new perspectives. He makes things that appear at first very complex easy to grasp and use. He is inspiring and at the same time very pragmatic. What a good mix for a leader!He is a philosopher and a poet. He is what a genuine leader should be.Professor Pierre CasseDean of the Berlin School of Creative Leadership.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The purpose of the book is to poetically portray highlights of the past presidential campaign. 'An Obama Odyssey' makes use of the metaphor of a sea voyage to describe events associated with the 2008 presidential campaign. There is no pretense as to whom the author is rooting for. Each chapter is used to represent different phases of the voyage. Additionally, in a like manner, red and blue states are likened to ships in a fleet. Red ships are in the McCain camp and blue ships are in Obama's domain. Similarly there are blue donkeys for Obama and red elephants backing McCain. Ships, donkeys and elephants neither red nor blue represent those undecided. The chapters begin prior to Obama's announcing his intention to seek the presidency and ends during the transition period when he is considering candidates for his cabinet. There are times when the author shares his feelings and the feelings of friends, in and outside the United States, about different stages of the campaign. Photos, spread throughout the book, give the book the aura of a vignette.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - God's goodness is everywhere. In A Journeyof Blessings, author Ponethetta Ivy Taylor sings her praisesto God through this collection of inspirational poetry.These works serve as a daily reminder to reflect on yourrelationship with God, to express your gratefulness, and toshow your appreciation.The rhyming poems supportand nurture His greatness and unconditional love as in theselection 'Reflect Reflect.' Reflect Reflect / Oh how Inever forget / God has brought me a mighty long way / And myjourney is not done yet. / All His plans reveal / As Icontinue to Praise His wonderful name / Abundantly, HeBlesses me / As well as you and this will never change./Following each poem, space is provided to notethe significance and understanding of each selection. Inaddition, a journal, included at the end of the book, allowsyou to keep a daily record of how God has been so good toyou. A Journey of Blessings helps you stay connected withGod's goodness.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Growing up in Washington, D.C., VictorBradford never knew his parents. He spent the first years ofhis life in an orphanage and then moved to a foster home.Bullied by his classmates and mistreated by his fostersiblings, he came to understand the meaning of evil.Transferred to a group home, he knew he would quickly learnabout life. Indeed, he was introduced to cigarettes, drugsalcohol, and sex. He was headed down a path ofself-destruction.A telling and honest memoirThe Book Life shares the author's many struggles andhardships. But it is also a story of redemption as he tellsof how he found victory over drugs and alcohol through thelove of the Lord Jesus Christ.He narrates thisstory to encourage others to enter into a relationship withthe Lord in order to avoid the pitfalls and trials heexperienced throughout his life. The Book Life demonstrateshow God's loving grace transformed him from a selfish drugaddict into a loving and caring human being.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imagine places ideas in society and gets readers thinking critically about their most cherished beliefs and values. The topics are vast and varied. Abortion, immigration, gay rights, love, mentorship, and sustainable development. There is no right answer. We must come to our own conclusions. If we can listen and learn from each other, we can accept our differences. Everyone has ideas on how to make the world a better place and fill humankind with hope. Imagine espouses humanitarian and egalitarian ideals such as every citizen deserves to reach their potential and contribute to society. Imagine is written from the perspective of protecting the people and the planet for current and future generations. You will learn of thought-provoking issues. The book proposes that we are all one and connected by spiritual energy. This will help us look for what we have in common and bring about social peace, social progress, and social change that lights our soul and lifts humanity in one colossal embrace.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - My Enemy is a Coward is about struggling with the chronic disease called Multiple Sclerosis. The author, Hiekaleez, was diagnosed with MS just after graduating from college. It was as if his dreams were over! In the very beginning, he didn¿t know what to do. He decided to get baptized and to seek his life¿s purpose. My Enemy is a Coward is about his hunt for answers.It has been a life-changing journey that awakened this dreamer. The nightmare of carrying ¿this thing¿ came into his life at a time when he felt like he was on his way to making a positive impact in the world. Having Multiple Sclerosis interrupted his plans and led him to seek God and His plans for his life. This ended up being a great thing really. What the enemy meant for bad, through his Savior Jesus Christ, turned into what will ultimately guide him into being a blessing to someone else. This is just what it took for him to fulfill his purpose!His tough exterior was broken down and his true self was exposed to the world, using his ¿pen as my eyes and the ink as my tears.¿.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ten year old Taylor Bailey and her younger brother James are moving from the great state of Pennsylvania to Texas. They do not want to leave their friends and the only home they have ever known. Their parents have determined that the move will be the best thing for everyone in the family. Taylor is NOT optimistic about the change in scenery. To make matters worse, her crazy Uncle Joe will be moving to Texas with them. The numerous and nutty adventures Taylor, James and their crazy Uncle Joe have in their new house in Teague, Texas will have you giggling and wanting more.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Most people know the story Jesus told ofthe prodigal son-the child who demanded his inheritance andthen threw it away on wild living. But there were two sonsin the story: the older son watched events unfold and toldhis father, 'I stayed with you all these years and you neverthrew a party for me!' Those who grew up in a family with aprodigal understand that cry. Sue Thompson shares her ownstory of struggle and hope in The Prodigal Brother. Sheoffers ways to heal the ache of feeling second place in aparent's affections and attention, and writes withsensitivity about forgiving a wayward brother or sisterwithout excusing the behavior. Anyone who's ever been 'thegood kid' will find empathy and encouragement to unload theemotional baggage of growing up with a prodigal in thefamily.Many of us grew up in families where oneof our siblings was the favorite child-either because thatone did everything right in his parents' eyes or because hewas so needy. Whichever the case, Sue Thompson givespractical suggestions from her own life experiences. Whetheryou are the good one or the neglected one, you will findfresh insight in this eye-opening book.FlorenceLittauerAuthor of Personality Plus and SilverBoxesIn the all-important arena of interpersonalrelationships . . . Sue's book is at the top of my all-timelist. It is that good, and it is that important. RalphHarris, LifeCourse Ministries Author of Better Off Than You Think.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The power to empower is the right action. Leaders can achieve amazing things through the help of others. What's Up uses short stories, poems, and songs to illustrate the importance of mentoring and empowering other people and to live a life that is pleasing to God.The songs 'Jesus I Love You' and 'Jesus is Real' speak to our spiritual side. The poems 'Together Again' and 'Prettiness' impart enjoyment. The short stories speak to the themes of the power of prayer, love, and perseverance.This eclectic collection seeks not only to entertain but to inform and inspire. What's Up encourages applying leadership skills toward personal and organizational learning and change in your home environment.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everyone knows that Costa Rica is aparadise. But how does one find one's way around whenstreets have no names and houses have no numbers When doesone shake hands, and when does one kiss ne's friends Parttravelogue, part memoir, part cultural primer, TropicalImmersion is the wry account of one Gringo's year in CostaRica and the overland journey there and back, with sidetrips to Nicaragua and Ecuador. br> TropicalImmersion: A Year in Costa Rica and Beyond detailsone North American's year in Costa Rica, the overlandjourney there and back, and side trips to Nicaragua andEcuador. It offers a snapshot of life inside Costa Rica thatillustrates a world that few travelers get to see. It ispart travelogue, part romance, part ethnography, partcultural primer, and part memoir. The story of a journey forthose who seek more from travel than the sights; who wantmeaty, insightful anecdotes, full of detailed observationand perspective that guid Elektronisches Buch can't offer.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Finding peace and happiness in our livesisn't easy. Yet each time we make a change, we often makeour lives that much more complex. What is thesolution Your Life Teaches You to Live offers theanswer. But beware! This is not a quick fix option, butinstead, a fundamental and deep commitment to discoveringwho you really are. Doretta Lee reveals a clear, motivatingmessage on how you can gain control over your life and atthe same time, gain respect of others. She also includesinvaluable worksheets to help you reach your goals.Lee uses the five fingers of our hand to demonstrate hertheory: The Thumb accentuatesprogressive thinking. The Index Finger emphasizesaccepting who you are. The Middle Fingerdemonstrates enforcing your posture. The RingFinger confirms your right to independence. ThePinky Finger empowers you to honor yourself andothers.By combining all the fingers togetheryou create a Fist of Power with Peace. This in turn leads toa new outlook on not only who you are as a person, but howyou relate to the world and everything in it. With thisincredible motivational guide, you can fulfill who you weremeant to be and live the life you were meant to live!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Jericho was among the most loved and divine of all the angels along with Michael, Gabriel, Azrael, and Lucifer. Lucifer's greed grew and influenced Jericho to join him in his attempt to take over heaven but Jericho chose God over him. For his betrayal Lucifer and his followers were cast into hell but not Jericho. Once God created man he saw that Lucifer and his armies of demons would do anything to make humans suffer. As a result by God's command Jericho was sentenced to walk the Earth forever fighting Lucifer, his demons, and any other evil that threatened the Earth and it's people. In Innocence, Jericho is called to investigate the disappearance of a seven year old boy. However the investigation turns into something more when the boy is killed and another child is kidnapped. The events leading up to the kidnapping and murder of the young boy is what made Jericho decide to investigate. However when the boy's guardian angel is murdered Jericho realizes that this is something bigger than he anticipated. Can Jericho find out what is happening before the second child is killed and can he stop what is really happening before it is too late.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the compelling memoir Who Will Wipe MyTears Away , Earlina Gilford-Weaver tells the story of howshe survived childhood sexual abuse and was later saved byGod.Earlina was nine years old when she wasfirst sexually abused by uncles who were entrusted to carefor her, but instead, robbed her of her innocence. Raised byan emotionally-distant mother and an overwhelmedgrandmother, Earlina's journey through childhood becameagonizing. She relays how she dealt with her internal painby stealing, lying, and running away-eventually becoming award of the state. After she was moved from group homes tofoster care where she would stay with over twenty differentfamilies, Earlina was once again sexually molested by themales who surrounded her. All the while, Earlina wouldcontinually ask herself the same question: Why isn't Godwiping my tears away It would not be until much later whenEarlina walked into a church on her birthday that she wouldrealize God had been by her side all along.Throughout Earlina's heartbreaking story is an unforgettablemessage that through it all, loving yourself-no matter whatothers have done to you-is the key to surviving even theworst of circumstances.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Bound to Be Free the reader will take a journey through my personal life while perhaps seeing part of their own personal journey, the reader will be both shocked and amazed as to the challenges that are presented. Despite any and all of the challenges there are innocent lives that must be protected and removed from the violence and the evil that is present in their lives. The reader will see Christian living, hypocrisy, evil, good, hurt, healing, discouragement crushed by relentless faith and the will to live in victory and not defeat. While the road is long, it's one that will be traveled. The intent is to bring hope and strength to every reader and to touch lives in a way that brings about awareness and support for those who yet struggle with Domestic Violence and it's adverse affects.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Just for a moment, come with meTo see what I seeTo hear what I hearTobe where I amTo know meWhy do IwriteUsing the written work, I canportrayThe full color spectrum of aprismIn black on whiteI enjoy placinga collection of letters in proper orderTo provokea thought in your mindOf passiveness orpassionHappiness or sadnessDisappointment or unwavering supportI will notenter into the unknownTrying to convey toyouSomething I have not experiencedIwill attempt to use vowels and consonantsTo sharemy life's experiences with you.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Although the exciting story of Evelyn's great-great grandfather had been told in the family through the years, no one had ever put it on paper, so Hilton decided to write the entire story for her grandchildren.Kidnapped by Pirates is based on the true story of fourteen year-old Charles Tilton, who was kidnapped alone in 1814 from a New England whaler by some of Jean Lafitte's rogue pirates. They brought the boy to their Galveston Island base, just off the Texas coast and presented him to Lafitte as a ransom prize. Enraged that the men had attacked and American vessel and sailors, the French buccaneer had the disobedient men hung. He then offered Charles a job as cabin boy, which he accepted. Charles ended up staying for 6 exciting years of adventure!In 1820, the U.S. Government sent naval ships to disband the thousand-man base at Galveston but, before they arrived, the French buccaneer split all the spoils with his men and they all headed in different directions. Charles sailed up Texas' Trinity River, to Old River, then into Lost Lake where he and 3 friends buried his share of the gold and scuttled the schooner Lafitte had given him to avoid detection. He applied for a MX land grant, built a house on the bank, and later married and had nine children. He never forgot his exciting years with Lafitte, which are related in this intriguing book.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A bootleg beautician in her hometownCherilyn Adams is the only black girl in her class of newrecruits at the Bainbridge Maryland Naval Training Station.She's patriotic, loves the military, but has problems takingorders. She is determined to be the best she can be whiletraining to become a Navy Wave.Cheri and theeighty-six other women from all walks of life and from allparts of the United States are forced to work, play, andlive together under the same roof twenty-four-seven. Duringboth the trials and tribulations of military life, the youngwomen learn to rely on each other while enjoying freedomfor the first time in their young lives, from parentalsupervision. Sharing their shenanigans, romantic dalliancesand heartaches, this group of strangers becomes lifelongfriends.Wave Barrack 232 follows Cheri as sheblossoms into a young lady and comes of age in the militaryduring the Kennedy era and the Cuban Missile Crisis. A blendof history, romance, and humor, this novel portrays theworld of these young women as they live their lives whilestaying poised as Waves.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the moment Mathell Givens was born in1952 in Illinois, God began sending angels. In thisheartfelt autobiography, Givens narrates her life story anddescribes the angels who rescued her during her times ofneed. Beginning at birth, Givens' path was not an easy onebut she credits both her faith in God and the angels in herlife for her blessed existence today. In Angels in My LifeGivens details the many painful hurdles she's overcome-frombeing preyed upon by a pedophile as a young girl, toexperiencing a teen pregnancy, dealing with an unfaithfulspouse, raising three boys as a single mother, and copingwith an array of health problems. But through all of hertrials and tests, Givens has remained steadfast and true inher devotion to God. A personal testament to God's savinggrace, Angels in My Life tells an inspirational story offaith and love.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With the world undergoing radical changeour lives and the workforce are more demanding andchallenging. As technology becomes more pervasive, peoplewill be required to learn, know, and do more in less time.In Affirm: I Am Powerful Enough, author Marvin Mack presentsan innovative personal and professional development programthat teaches self-empowerment skills-beliefs and behaviorsindividuals and companies need in order to grow and succeedin a changing world. Affirm: I Am Powerful Enough empowersyou to develop the mindset required to: ¿ Focus, executemeet deadlines, and achieve goals ¿ Present and communicateconfidently and effectively ¿ React and respond to negativechallenges in a powerful manner ¿ Be mentally, emotionallyspiritually, and physically strong enough to handlechallenges such as multiple projects, crises, and difficultpeople ¿ Give quality service in a professional manner tosucceed ¿ Communicate effectively in all relationships ¿Develop stronger relationships with all people and be apowerful team player This program provides self-empowermentinformation to build on your strengths and correct yourweaknesses. It allows you to develop critical thinkingskills, emotional fortitude, and the power consciousnessrequired to create the life you truly desire and deserve.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - La apasionada vida de un joven mexicano que por afición a la música y la aventura, quiere conocer la vida de los Estados Unidos, a diferencia de miles y miles de compatriotas que emigran al gran país norteamericano por la necesidad del trabajo.Sadrac Quintana lo único que desea es saciar su sed de música, en la época de los 80`s los conciertos y la influencia del rock en México tomo gran auge, los jóvenes soñaban con Iron Maiden, Ozzy, Pink Floyd, Génesis, King Crimson; Sadrac creció influenciado por esta música y la gran oportunidad y el deseo de vivir el sueño americano era parte de su vida y sus anhelos, deseos que lo llevaron muy lejos, tan lejos que se olvido de todo por solo cumplir su tan ansiado sueño. Ya una vez adentro se da cuanta que nada es como parece y se va enredando poco a poco en ese gran monstruo capitalista hasta que se siente atrapado, pero cuando voltea atrás para regresar es demasiado tarde, su querido México ha quedado muy lejos.Pasa toda clase de aventuras y anécdotas y con dificultad y esfuerzo forma parte de la gran nación, dejando atrás su cultura e integrándose a una nueva, pasando por humillaciones, dolores y decepciones.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book reaches people from all walks of life. The ideas presented are simple, timeless, and extremely important. The central idea is to tie in great stories from people that bring with them unique perspectives and backgrounds and center them on Christian principles of leadership. The stories enable each reader to bring with them their own perspective and will get different things out of each story. It is not a how-to book on leadership, rather an inspirational and informational book that provides each reader practical, Christian principles that can help any leader develop, motivate, and lead a successful team. When you put Christian values into your decision making process, get ready for real success!

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - More than forty years ago, Ollie Chandlerwas only eighteen years old when he was executed on October18, 1963. In this memoir, Ollie's brother and author W.C.Chandler narrates Ollie's short life story that includesracial discrimination, a miscarriage of justice, and hisuntimely death.Ollie was one of the fourteenchildren of John and Leatha Chandler who lived in the ruralcommunity of Clyattville, Georgia. Life was not easy for ablack family living in the south. And for Ollie, life waseven more difficult. Mentally challenged, he wasn't able tofinish school. But at age seventeen, Ollie was arrested fora murder he said he didn't commit. His Blood Cries Out forJustice tells the rest of Ollie's story-from his time injail to his trial by an all-white jury and his subsequentdeath.A moving tribute, His Blood Cries Out forJustice pays homage to this young life that was cut short.It reckons with history while also celebrating one family'sdeep love and that family's attempt to make sense of a tragedy.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If you have ever wondered how the universephysically works, then this book focusing on the centralrole that rotational motion plays in our daily lives willlead you to new discoveries, knowledge, and wisdom.Rotation is found everywhere but often overlooked. There arerotating wheels on cars, wheels that spin in games ofchance, Ferris wheels at city carnivals, and othermanifestations of rotation that play an essential role invirtually everything we do. Even more important is howeveryday phenomena driven by rotation make up life'sintrinsic components.Supported by historicalinformation about the lives of individuals who havecontributed to the understanding of rotation, this bookdelves into the physical principles that explain hurricanestrade winds, gravity measurements, and much more.Rotation continues to play a large role in the world, andit's possible that the universe itself rotates. Take ajourney defined by new ideas and little-known facts inWheels in the Sky, a must read for anyone interested in theorigin and workings of the universe.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imagine being brought up in luxurious wealth, only to find yourself first in a refugee camp and then a penniless immigrant in a country half-way around the world from where you were born! How would you cope When Ha Tran found herself in this situation she remembered her beloved father's wise words and used them to build a life for her family and herself. Ha tells her story of struggle and triumph in this inspiring book. She weaves her father's profound, yet simple wisdom into the true story of her escape from the Communist regime in Viet Nam, living in a refugee camp, and starting life over in the United States. You will be moved and awed by what Ha has accomplished and inspired by how she demonstrates that 'Hope is living with a promise in your heart.'.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nicholas Manfredo always said he lived hischildhood as the archetypical barefoot boy- with no shoesragged clothing, and ever-present hunger.In this memoirauthor Joseph N. Manfredo recounts his father's lifestory-from his birth in 1900 to his death at ageninety-three in 1993.Born into abject poverty insouthern Italy, Nicholas was abandoned by an uncaring fatherwho immigrated to America leaving behind his wife and twolittle boys. Twelve years later, Nick's father sends for himand he travels to America. Here, his story of strugglecontinues as he marries Anna and strives to raise a familyduring the Great Depression of the 1930s. The years thatfollow are both heartwarming and bittersweet.Entertaining and emotional, Only the Living is a life storythat could fit any one of the many thousands of Europeanimmigrants who brought to America the muscle and integritythat made it a great nation.