Xlibris us jul 2012 (62 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - TAKE A JOURNEY INTO STRANGE AND EXCITING WORLDSTake a trip into the shadows of mystery, intrigue, ghosts, and science fiction.Bramlett takes you on a journey that introduces you to new characters and newsituations. In a series of short stories, you will:> travel to new and exciting worlds in outer space> fight against the devil himself> travel to Alpha Centauri from a dying planet> become a target of the C.I.A.> become a millionaire in a bizarre struggle for survival> Visit a mysterious townPlus other exciting stories, beckoning the reader with a thirst for newand different adventures.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the age of innocence a young American girl, Rachel Lester, travels to Europe to find her destiny and love. She meets three men who will decide her life. She meets Forrest Mann, a young American man her own age, who shares with her the promise of a conventional American life. In England she meets Lord Hatfield, a man fifteen years older, who can give her a title and money. And in France she meets Count Kovensky, a charming man who offers her a life among artists, writers and philosophers and a world revolving around his houses in Paris, Monte Carlo and Florence. What choice will she make and what price will she pay for her innocence lost.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the lands of the magical valley Majik, rules are ancient, beasts guard the barriers, and a struggle for power pushes forward. Young Wilhelm Redheimer, nephew to the king and the youngest magistrate of the courts, must sneak away from his castle prison to pursue his interests in a good challenge and magic. All Wilhelm wants is to be free.As Wilhelm escapes to explore another day with his best friend, Tibed, he dreams of becoming a wizard and living in a place where the magic is real every day. Both he and Tibed have heard the stories about the forbidden Hidden Valley of Majik, where people perform sorcery, tame wild creatures, and even possess a black dragon. Not to be deterred by the king's warning to stay away from the valley-which is rumored to be dark, wicked, and riddled with witch and warlock alike-the two boys set off on a dangerous quest to seek the truth where they soon encounter dragons, witches, and other young wizards.In this entertaining fantasy tale, Wilhelm must learn the ways of the people of the Hidden Valley in order to realize his dreams. But he is about to discover that in the game of magic, all roads lead back to the beginning.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dear readers,What can I tell you about Belvedere He's an old soul and an honest man. He knows the hardships ofthe world better than most, and he's watched it deteriorate for years. Now he stands to defend it, andin this dark time he calls upon you for help. He asks that you read these pages with an open mindand heart. He's sacrifi ced everything to bring you this information, and there will be many moresacrifi ces to come. This book may have been labeled as fi ction, but only to protect its true nature.What you are about to read is very real. There are many forces that will stop at nothing to keep himsilent. A war is upon us now, and Belvedere's time is limited.Belvedere has begun a quest to expose a very dangerous and problematic truth; one that canpotentially determine our fate. For his own safety, his identity remains a mystery, but in order tosecure the preservation of our world, Belvedere must put himself in grave danger to uncover thistruth. In a race against time, he'll protect the one thing that he wants to see destroyed more thananything else: a mystical medallion that has devastated his own life, and also the lives of everyonehe's ever cherished. This medallion is the only thing that stands between our salvation and extinction.If it falls into the hands of our enemies, they will wield the power to eradicate our species. He'soffering these pages to you as a means to prepare you for the battle ahead. As you read, you'll learnthe secrets of the medallion, but also why those secrets must be kept safe. The time for retributionis at hand, and the time to lead is now.- A friend.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The stories from the life of Will Stuart begin a few years after the end of the Civil War after Will, a Civil War Veteran, finally made a rich silver discovery in the Comstock area not far from Virginia City, Nevada. Talk about a life of adventure and with some beautiful women thrown in for good measure! You will want to check out the three desperadoes, Slick Fariss, Pug Kratcher and Soapy Soapstene and their ventures into the crime business. Talk about your bad hombres, that Philo Ogden Peters is something else! Being an army deserter was not enough for ex private Peters; that was just for starters! What 'till you see what the Panther of the Pass is up to. And If that is not enough, how about some Chinese Tongs, a little SEX and then throw in some Pirates of the South Seas for good measure ! Aaand----that is not even all ! Gaahlly Ned .…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Is there anyone who doesn't want to stand before God without guilt or fear Surely most people would welcome having that assurance. The good news is that you can have that assurance; you can stand before a holy God with pure joy, convinced that you are guiltless! How is this possible How can we know - right now - whether or not we're saved Heaven's Star not only explores and settles that question, but also equips the reader to share that wonderful news with others. That message is the very heart of this book.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is a book of short stories of the life and accomplishments of Hank. He was a Depression baby; his father was a successful mill worker and entrepreneur, buying and selling land. His mother was a school teacher She gave up her career to raise a family. It is a variety of stories (funny) through high school, on the job training, and Westvaco employment with its 42¿ years of advancements. It tells of the marriage of his graded-school buddy (Betty), the birth of their children, and the responsibilities each one encountered. Also it's about leaving his hometown for a new life in Delaware. It's about their accomplishments during thirty years-1962 to 1992. It's also the transition to Virginia, through the Shenandoah Valley with a bed and breakfast, and later to Clifton Forge. His goal was to provide a good life for his family, such as he knew growing up.And continue their Christian learning.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Nollywood is the general moniker for Nigeria's exciting and thriving film industry! Behind its world-wide acclaim as an independent filming success story is an oft-ignored back story; the pains, push and perseverance of the major film-makers in the business. 'Nollywood till November' tells the insightful and exciting true story of Charles Novia, from his trudging days as a struggling film maker in the then cabal-styled Nollywood, to his eventual triumph And success as a major force in Africa's biggest film industry! Novia's memoirs reveal a personal perspective of the monumental struggles each of the now-famous personalities in Nollywood must have faced on their road to fame. It is a brilliant and inspiring tale of succeeding against the odds in an industry that has been termed 'the third largest film industry in the world'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The book is a collection of original poems on a variety of topics. From the secular to the spiritual. Dunne covers the spectrum.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A family curse dating back to the dark days in Americas past manifest itself by twin boys trying to kill one another. These twin boys were born in present day and were separated at birth. The twins were raise apart and one did not know of the other. The great great grandmother of the twin boys, Emily Johnson, who was a slave made a deal with the devil. Emily wanted her family to be free of their pain and have a happy life. However, Emily broke her deal with Satan and he swore to take his revenge. The Devil warned Emily that if she broke their deal pain would follow her family and it would not stop until one of her sons killed himself from the pain.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If you ask any woman who is the has taken the leap of faith to live a purposeful life, how they did it They all would say it starts with taking control over the way you think, speak and treat other people. Now you can do the same as they do and reign in the new economy!Boss Lady is the perfect read that will teach you how to develop a boss lady mindset using the word of God. Fatima Scipio takes her personal experiences and teaches you how to use your thinking power to bring forth the life you were created to live. In this interactive book, you'll learn how to speak with authority and walk with confidence in your God-given knowledge, skills and abilities.You'll find practical principles that will activate your creativity along with strategies that can be used daily on your journey to living a prosperous life. The life principles in this book will give you a better insight to yourself and will assist you with taking your life to the next level.WARNING: Book Alert!This book may cause you to lose negative people in your life, start to think differently, and walk in the authority God gave you. Read at your own risk.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book relives the author's past and the events that helped make her into the individual she is today. The book reaches all audiences but the author's main focus is the younger generation.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Fair warning and disclaimer; you might become quite angry while reading this book. So many speakers and authors nuance and adjust for political correctness what they think and feel you may have become anesthetized by their gumdrops and lollipops lovey-dovey genteel manner.This is not an 'everyone gets a trophy' 'feel good about me' book. This is the real deal, our authentic condition, and my assessment as to why we are here and what to do. There will be other books in my series. By the end of my series I hope I make you mad enough to do something, throw the book, scream at the book, maybe even kick the book - but not at a dog or cat! I am hoping you become angry and fed up enough to do something, anything to help stop the bleeding in this country!No pressure, but it really is all up to you.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Flight 27 Alpha is the compelling story of two men, father and son, tragically separated by an incident officially termed as an unexplained military accident. Father and son were brought together again 50 years in the future. Follow Captain Robert E. Hayes, the father from World War II in 1943 and General Robert E. Hayes Jr., the son from 1993 as they meet face to face once again, this time, in a very unusual way and get to know one another in a bizarre twist of fate that cannot be explained. With the help of a military historian, and their attempt to challenge what appears to be the impossible, father and son, along with the military historian, devise and attempt to carry out a mission that, if successful, would utilize the technology of 1993 on an aircraft from 1943 and alter the course of World War II and thereby save millions of lives in the process. In the end, follow four generations of Hayes men as they love and honor one another over a span of 68 years, Lieutenant Berry Hayes, World War I Curtiss H-16 bomber pilot, great grandfather, Captain Robert E. Hayes, World War II B-17G Flying Fortress pilot, grandfather, General Robert E. Hayes, Jr., Vietnam Veteran F-4B pilot, father and Lieutenant Colonel Edward Berry Hayes, F-16 Fighting Falcon, great grandson, grandson and son.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'You are now or soon shall be what your friends are!'This was a powerful statement that I heard a preacher say many years ago. It made me stop and look at the people that I considered as friends. 'Are they the kind of person that I want to be ' 'Are they the kind of person that my Heavenly Father would want me to associate with ' Another good question that I asked myself was, 'Am I a good friend ' In those days a person had to have actual personal contact with someone for them to be considered a friend. With today's technology and social media web sites, friendships are growing rapidly. They are having daily contact with many more people.A person should always be careful of whom their friends are, but even more in today's fast paced world. James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.God tells us clearly to examine our friendships! This book will help you to take a close look at this new world of quick communication. It will show you Biblically how God will judge your friends list.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - History is in the process of repeating itself-because no one was listening the first time.Far in the future, humanity has spread like wildfire across the stars. Earth, now under the control of the Russian Federal Earth Conjugate, is in a state of chaos. In its shadow, everything that once resembled a government and nation has been crushed or is in hiding. As the dust of order struggles to settle on Earth, an intergalactic supreme governing power known as the Imperium arises to serve as the guardian over the countless citizens of the colonies. Mastery of science and technology has created an age of wonder, where human cloning is a reality-and a new class of experimental drugs is creating a race of super soldiers, each with the strength of a hundred men. Even so, the apparent peace is all but an illusion. On the eve of order, an ancient enemy reappears, and humanity's darkest days are just around the corner-again. Once, mankind did all it could to erase all memory of the horrors it once inflicted upon the Earth, but humanity can never be allowed to forget the Nazi Party. On Earth, only a naïve, young soldier named Gregory Simons has the will to fight back. But can Gregory move swiftly enough to save billions from the horror that is about to be unleashed Will his beloved Imperium or the galaxy itself be ready for the Resurrection. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the far off future, the world's natural resources have run dry, and we have been forced to rely on the moon for critical mining operations. Oreheavy asteroids from the asteroid belt are brought to the moon, where a number of companies struggle to stay on top, including the United American Republic, European Union, and Africa's Transvaal.Each company has its own armed guards who protect mining operations on site. Jim Hawkins has just enlisted with the UAR, and now it's time for him to head to space with a team of his fellow soldiers. Hawkins is green; he's never seen actual combat. He may soon learn more than he ever imagined.Someone is out to sabotage UAR's operations. As a Space Marine, Hawkins knows it's his job to stop them, but can he discover the culprit before it's too late One of their trusted allies could be behind the attack, and Hawkins will need to grow up fast to sort this mess out.Base Camp Freedom. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Through coincidences of fate and personality, some people seem to do the impossible and make it seem easy. Dan Mesa, former teacher and current Arizona Ranger, is just such a man. He never sought to become a hero; it just happened.A key member of the Rangers unit in Tucson, Dan is called on to head east, where he picks up William J. Ranson, transporting him to Arizona to testify against Carlos Meana, a trafficker in illegal aliens and murder for hire. Dan's involvement earns him the notice of an eastern crime syndicate who also has ties in Dan's hometown of Tucson. Suddenly, there's a price on his head-but he's not a man to go down without a fight.Despite dealing with the fallout of killing the man who was once his best friend, Dan will protect the people he cares about, including his son and neighbors at all costs. East meets west as the mob comes to Arizona, and only time will tell which will come out on top.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Karate D¿ Training for LifeA compendium for mainstream karate and martial arts text books outlining the changes psychological, physical, and spiritual that may be experienced through a lifetime of rigorous physical training. Time Book This contains a brief treatise on the concept of time and how the human race introduced a worldwide schedule for one and all. This also contains theorem on how the body ages. Life Book OneIncludes information on beginning karate and what to expect in these early days. It also introduces the novice to the way, explains key terminology together with a section on recognition and treatment of common minor injuries and conditions.Life Book TwoConcentrates on the development of the individual through the middle years. Contains a section on class operation and promotional grading examinations. Background information on kumite and kata practice is also to be found.Life Book ThreeFocuses on management of your wellbeing through self care, meditation, and of course continued adherence to the way. Philosophical aspects of training and teaching are also touched upon.Each Life Book opens with a loose description of physical, psychological, and spiritual conditions you may recognize at that point in your life.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Clarissa has it all; the looks, smarts, friends, money, humor, family, everything. Never once having to lift a finger for herself, this beauty is living the life we all dream about. At least until a tragedy occurs, and it's all her fault. Now, on a drastic downward spiral from heaven to hell, Clarissa flees in desperation to hopefully clear her mind and get things right again. Of course she only finds herself more lost and broken than before. Alone, broken, desperate and hopeless, she finds herself even more baffled by the charming Garret and his cozy beach home shared with Anne, his adoptive grandmother. Left with no one to trust, and nowhere to go, Clarissa is forced to stop running and face her worst fear.the truth.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Corruption has eaten deep into the fabric of Nigeria, the world's most populous black nation.Authority Stealing gives a graphic account of how public officers in Nigeria plundered the country's resources impoverishing the lives of the very people they were elected or appointed to serve.Nigeria is considered one of the world's most corrupt countries ranked 143 out of 182 countries in Transparency International's 2011 Corruption Perception Index. Nigeria exports and sells over two and half million barrels of crude oil per day earning huge revenue. Despite this, however, over 75 million people representing more than half of the population live in absolute poverty largely due to corruption and mismanagement of state resources by political leaders. The dysfunctional state of public utilities and infrastructure in the country is also a direct consequence of high level corruption.Over $380 billion had been stolen or wasted by Nigerian leaders since independence in 1960. Many politicians and corporate executives who amass wealth illegally become so powerful that they subvert the judicial system. Some of them were not so lucky though as chronicled in Authority Stealing.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When directed toward you, two of the more humbling words that can ever be uttered are: 'You're fired!' For Red Cashion, however, being fired by both the Southwest and Southland Conferences forced him to make significant attitude changes that took him all the way to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Red's rise to prominence in the NFL-many sportswriters described him as the most well-known official NFL history-was primarily the result of Cashion adopting a much more enthusiastic approach. He only achieved his dreams when he stopped blending into the background and began passionately asserting his personality with a trademark call that became recognized across the country. First dooowwwnnn.and life to go! is an inspiring, captivating story that accentuates the power of a positive attitude. Cashion also recounts fascinating stories about some of the NFL's biggest personalities during his 25-year tenure in the league, and he provides strong opinions about the game's current direction. Cashion's advice for protecting current players from concussions, for example, is as revolutionary as it is rudimentary. His vision of the NFL's future is every bit as intriguing as his colorful description of his time in the league. 'Red represented quality, judgment and a little special flair!' - Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue'First dooowwwnnn is a first-rate read by a first-class man.' -Former Texas A&M and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When Philip Balcer arrives at a Franciscan monastery on the southern Maine coast for a private retreat, it is clear that he is spiritually troubled. Haunted by the memory of holding his older brother, Peter, in his arms as he died of gunshot wounds thirty years ago, Philip is seeking both solitude and healing, even though he is no longer religious. Even so, he is unable to move forward because of his inability to remember large portions of the past, especially those last moments with Peter. Although he feels spiritually connected to Peter, he also feels as though he failed him. With the help of Peter's diary, Philip musters the courage to explore his own past as well as Peter's, a journey that takes him into the recesses of his memory and reveals his brother's fascination with the thinking of philosopher Albert Camus. Philip also learns about Peter's connection to Sean Chisholm and what led the two to an isolated house in Quebec on a summer night thirty years ago. As he delves more deeply into the mystery surrounding Peter's death, Philip experiences flashbacks, the most powerful of which is triggered by a phone call from his own son. This tale of two brothers also chronicles one man's quest to reclaim memories that have eluded him for decades. Can he make peace with what he discovers about his brother and himself. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - During their idyllic childhood there was no hint of the chaos and violence they would face as adults.Dex was the best athlete in school; Marie was the neighborhood tomboy. They were best friends and next door neighbors until her family moved away when they were teenagers. Seven years would pass before they saw each other again. Now he was preparing to sign a multi-million dollar NFL contract, and she was a successful entrepreneur. Their unexpected reunion prompted an instant romantic attraction, but they could have never guessed that the transformation from friends to lovers would be the catalyst for a series of violent, tragic events that would soon dominate their peaceful Appalachian town. Hatred lurks volatile and undetected beneath the majestic mountains until these two old friends unintentionally ignite a reign of terror.The mayhem begins with a kidnapping and murder, but the horror is far from over. No one will be safe until the perpetrator is found. The cops believe a single individual is responsible for all the depraved attacks, but the evidence isn't leading anywhere and the investigation has reached a stalemate. Dex is shaken to the core, but he vows to personally find the killer.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A dying Pulitzer Prize nominated, pseudo-famous, alcoholic writer, Jonathan 'Jack' McVoy, collaborates with his nurse, Jane Powers, from his bedside to complete his last book. Spoon Girl tell the troubles of a struggling writer who uses his new novel Spoon Girl (a lover/friend/drinking buddy he met while teaching a creative writing class) to work through his issues of love and loss.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Why Science We are fascinated by discovery: who discovered what, and how This ranges from a look outward at the night sky with scientists like Kepler, astronauts like Neil Armstrong, to physicist like Einstein, chemists like Marie Curie and Linus Pauling, an inward look at psychologists such as Skinner and Maslow, and philosophers like Plato. Join Keating as he explores the pursuit of scientific discovery from his background as a physicists and a long career in the margins of the academic world.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - DR. JAMES KENNEDY has written for educators and for students for many years. His fiction has entertained readers of all ages and his easy voice and clever narratives are captivating. His short stories are set on his beloved Long Island where he has resided for a lifetime. Dr. Kennedy has expressed regret that the island's cultural sensibilities and solid family values have not found expression in literature anthologies for Long Island students. The short stories and one-act play in The Baywood Tales will fill that void. Enjoy. .another great story.fun to read.and very clever! I adore the child's innocence.the voice.and the ending.perfect.I so enjoyed the story.you write beautifully.it touched all of my emotions.I must read it again.once was not enough.I lived the Beatles story! .cool to write stories people can relate to.top to bottom.I am a true compatriot reading and enjoying.a great bit of writing. I found the story and the writing in this one very enjoyable.is it based on a true story .I just finished 'The Dog Without a Leash.' It was so beautifully written.I enjoyed it very much.it reminded me of a similar experience with a kitten I found in the park.thank you for sending it to me.it was heartwarming.…