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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From mystical science fiction to romance and philosophy, the fifteen short stories presented in JOTS: Just Our Thoughts by author Beate Korchak present an eclectic offering.In this varied collection, accompanied by illustrations, some of the tales possess emotional power, such as 'Lady of Stone' in which a woman frozen by grief is brought back to life by a little girl's tenderness. Others, such as the wrenching family narrative, 'Survivor: A Glimpse into a Life,' presents a portrait of an immigrant who rose above his cruel circumstances. 'Be Careful What You Wish For' delves into the world of science fiction as Catherine, on a whim, seeks the advice of a physic and the answers may not be what she is looking for.Drawing from a diverse range of topics and genres, the stories delivered in JOTS explore depression and grief, present family memories, and examine love and morals.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Gossamer Nature of Random Things presents a collection of introspective poems composed over a twenty-eight year period by writer and poet Howard Brown. These poems are based on the random observations and internal reflections of the author on a wide range of topics: from encounters with interesting people, to special places he has visited, to the unique nature of the moon and its cycles. His poems reflect upon everyday joys and sorrows- whether chronicling an enjoyable afternoon at his daughter's house listening to his grandchildren at play in 'Alicia's Backyard,' or musing in 'Ghost' over the futility of trying to hold on to the past. The Gossamer Nature of Random Things provides an intimate look into the life and emotions of one man-a sort of personal journal in verse form. Kaleidoscope Sheltered by a neon sky, the mountain, a collage of red, green and gold, the magic of the landscape enhanced by its own inherent transience. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Goose Creek Bridge is the gateway to the Saint James, Goose Creek Parish in South Carolina and the church, cemeteries, chapels, and sanctuaries within. The work chronicles the bridge as it conveyed congregants to the pews of the church on selected Easter Sundays during every era of the three-hundred year saga and describes from that perspective, key personalities and their salient institutions transcending centuries in a small but critically important section of South Carolina. Readers find an in-depth description of the Yamassee War from the perspective of those residing in its vortex. The work chronicles English soldiers chasing wily patriots on both sides of the aging bridge and three generations later, young black warriors of the United States Army with equally youthful white officers camping near the overpass. This comprehensive account explains the trauma of wars and the aftermaths, as well as the impact of public roads, taverns, rail lines and the durable values of the old and new south upon the rural people, and their sacred institutions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Daniel Harrington Fairbanks the Third and a Day on the Farm is the third book in a series of rhyming stories about Daniel and his dog Clark. Daniel and Clark, along with their friend Brooke, visit a farm for the very first time. They encounter many farm animals and meet the farmer's cat, Meow. Clark is scared of the farm animals and chases the cat because they are different from him. But eventually Clark comes to realize that even though those animals do not look like him, they all have important roles to play.even Meow the cat. The story is an endearing tale about children, dogs, and cats and their exploration of the world around them. There is a strong message that even though we may be different from one another, all of us have something to offer and can still be friends.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Deep within our own Unites States Government and elements within and outside our nation, there appears to be an insidious plot to destroy our Christian heritage and our American way of life. This will never happen as long as our citizens are armed as provided for in our Constitution. Unfortunately, most citizens are immersed in their day-to-day activities to provide for their families and do not have the time to sift through and analyze the wealth of information provided by modern technology. Those that have the time to monitor the internet and other media are flooded with information, much of which is disinformation. This causes uncertainty, fear, worry and stress on our citizens. This Decision Paper puts together seven situations that, if not acted upon and corrected, will destroy this great nation. All nations should realize that if America, as the world knows it is destroyed, the free world will cease to exist.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We as individuals share the world with others we fear, hate, or envy. We inhabit the earth with individuals we respect, love, and admire. There are many individuals we can't quite figure out and this makes us disregard them. Why is it that we spend the most physical and mental energy on those individuals who fall into the negative categories of fear, hate, or envy In this collection of essays, Leonard Clark explores the philosophical, psychological, political, and cultural manifestations of these negative emotional states. Why are we all so paranoid, irritated and agitated.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Walking Amongst Angels contains the most important and informative wisdom available today on the realm of Angels. How humanity can connect to the angelic realms as we move forward in 2012 and beyond; where lies the fifth-dimension.In meditations and exercises throughout the book you can connect to the Angels in ways you never imagined. With links to your Spirit Guides allowing you access to the higher energies, spiritual knowledge and wisdom as the Angels open new doorways.The book is a unique piece of work in which you will be able to share the experience knowledge and energy of someone who has walked this pathway for many years. Appealing to all; those who are already well-read on the subject and those who wish to take their first steps to opening the door to 'All that is,' the book brings the comprehensive knowledge that people have been waiting for. Bringing two worlds together Ann is a unique lady who stands at the gate of our earthly reality, drawing back the veil to reveal the realms beyond our own. The message from the Angels is a simple one. They are the source of all love and well-being. When you open yourself to this love you open yourself to an abundance of earthly and spiritual awareness and learning.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A long time ago, an ancient god sought to pool the powers of his brethren in order to create beauty out of chaos. He created the Divine Covenants, or Accords, which bound the gods' powers together. They could have lived forever, peaceably and surrounded by paradise. However, one ancient god soon used the pooled powers for evil and was banished by his own son to eternal confinement.Years later, in 1882 Atlantis Time, the continents still exist in the form of Pangaea-one huge, connected continent. The son who once banished his own father still lives as the god of war. His name is Arylos, and he has forgotten about his confined family foe-until he witnesses a suspicious murder in the midst of dreams. The murder turns out to be fact; someone has conjured Arylos's father and died in the process.Now, Aryas is back. He longs for power and revenge, against both his son and all of human kind. With the help of his Black Dog soldiers, Arylos must find a way to return his father to the grave. But does he have the strength to condemn his own father twice The fate of Atlantis and all of reality is in Arylos's hands, for if Pangea falls, so will reality, sucked into the dark madness of one power-hungry immortal. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two young children, Caleb a ten year old boy and Mary Ruth a seven year old girl, have a wonderful destiny to be fulfilled. Not knowing why bad things are happening to them, they soon realize what is causing these dreadful things. Caleb and Mary Ruth know how to protect themselves. This is a very emotional and suspenseful story. Many things are happening to these children and you will start to understand why and who is doing it. You will then understand the meaning of the story. This is the first in a series of books, titled 'The Chronicles of Caleb and Mary Ruth'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Little did I know when I was born all the pain I would see and feel. My turbulent journey, seeing my Nana's heartbreak to the day I lost her, through my own teenage heartache where I wanted my life to end, and then to being on a life-support machine after a car accident a few years later. Upon recovery, I entered a dark world of being a victim of domestic violence from which I had to make a dramatic escape. Finally, when things seemed more settled, I fell in love with a guy with a big secret. After many insights, I received from the obstacles that seemed insurmountable on my journey. I always felt in my heart that triumph would overcome adversity Through all troubles, try dancing when it rains, as I have over and over again! The epic, suffocating turmoils of Sara's life all had a gift in them, yet she didn't see clearly until she was much older. The painful experiences of childhood, teenage years, and onwards were all, she realised, created by her thoughts and beliefs. Many years of unfathomable emotional turbulence finally left her with the deep ingrained belief if only we all treated each other as we would wish to be treated, then this world would be a more positive place.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - My Children have soulMy children have soulWatch them dance, watch them win, watch themroll and watch them bounceMy children have soul and heartThey're able to fight - find their way out of the dark.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is proof that most people don't know how to act in public. If you have ever worked in the food service industry you will indentify with most or all of these stories . If you have not worked in the food service industry then you might realize that the moron I am writing about is actually you . These are all real stories and they will sound familiar to both groups of people.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book is designed for the smart, savvy businesswoman who has what it takes to achieve her full potential, knows there is more, and wants to get there faster. Imagine how it would feel to get what you deserve, not just what you need. Where would you direct your life if you knew you couldn't fail What would be possible if you had insider secrets on how to land your next big promotion In Why You Didn't Get the Job, Diane Cashin, a business strategist and executive transformation expert, explains how your journey to the executive suite does not have to be a struggle. This powerful executive pays it forward with 10 action steps on how to get what you want. The strategies she offers are based on 30 years of leadership experience working with some of corporate America's biggest names including Cisco, Lockheed Martin, Siemens and The Department of Veteran Affairs.Diane shares real-life, hidden techniques that empower you to immediately take control of your future and become unstoppable. Through self-awareness,honesty, empowerment, and velocity, discover how to accelerate your way to an executive-level position. You will achieve life-changing breakthroughs by removing roadblocks and facing candid, sometimes uncomfortable insights that will propel you forward. It is the ultimate woman's leadership guide to navigate your way to the top and enjoy every step of your journey.If you want results as fast as possible, let this book be your personal guide. Join the movement to build the next wave of women executives who will transform the business landscape. Be bold. Be fearless. Be unstoppable.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I started to think about the book my sister and I were putting together. Some of the events are of our childhood and some are not. I had to stop and think, 'Why are we doing this and where is the fruit in it ' Then I knew, it was to help others who struggle with some of these same issues and to show them how damaging these things can be to us and our very souls.So sit back to laugh, cry, but most of all learn from these sisters and their struggles as they grow and change and come to know God and what He expects from us, his children.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Powder Puff Principles is about remembering the grace and good manners our mothers and grandmothers displayed in their dress, behavior, and the image they projected, while preparing ourselves to do the same for our children. Powder Puff Principles is about being polished and prepared, and adhering to morals and integrity. These principles allow us to embrace our own strengths and femininity while empowering us to do anything we put our minds to.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - VIR-TAN-ZA (vûr-TAHN-z¿) n. [neologism, a newly coined term] 1. A condition, state, or attitude of truth, financial success, and customer loyalty among business-to-business sales professionals. 2. Courage in the face of adverse business cycles or uncommon challenges. 3. Commitment to the highest degree of preparedness in business dealings resulting in outstanding professional and personal achievement. 4. A process for creating exceptional solutions to sales challenges, exceeding a customer's expectations. [From Latin vir, 'strength, heroic courage,' veritas, 'truth,' and bonus, 'a great good, a superior benefit, a bonanza.']. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Background: Global warming took its toll around 4000 AD as the whole southern hemisphere dried up and certain populations wiped out from heatstroke. Survivors fled to the north and as scientists collaborated with governments to improve climate conditions certain individuals suffered mutations from the drastic changes. Fast forward a couple thousand years to late summer of 5000, when long shadows creep into the sunlight falling over Garden Island, Alaska, and the life of a traumatized teenage girl starts to unravel around her. The voices in her head are not those of her conscious and as they become louder than her own she breaks down. As the hectic world around her keeps spinning she reevaluates her home, her friends, and herself. As other perspectives join in the chaos, the pieces of her life start to fit back together to create an image she never saw before.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Tomboy, Lucy Howe, takes many dangerous journeys. On a sled ride down a steep incline she ends up setting fire to the school house. In a larger adventure, Lucy, and her family, embark on a trip involving raging rivers, unknown people and animals and unforeseen hardships, as they leave the safety of a farm in Vermont in the late 1700's and go to Ohio, the first Northwest Territory. At the age of eleven, Lucy deals with the transition from childhood to adulthood. She comes to grips with the changes in her body and her emotions. Lucy faces her future growing up in a nation still in formation. Dangerous Journey, a fictional tale, is based on a true story told in 11-year old Lucy Howe's journal, published as 'Grandma Trowbridge's Little Book' in 1875.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Tale of TitanicLifeboat # 15Bert Johns was a quiet young man. He came to America to start a new life. His story, although new to us, has been told for the past 100 years in his hometown of Hardin, Lebanon. His family relates that he was deeply affected by the sinking of Titanic, as we can all imagine. He was consumed by thoughts of it every day of the 40 years he lived after Titanic. He was a very sad man. He told his story to very few people, for he was harassed and tormented for saving himself in a lifeboat half full of people. He moved to Marlette, Michigan after working three years in factories in Port Huron. Marlette must have seemed as far away from Titanic as any place in the world. I was told the story of Bert Johns and Titanic by friends, Marlette attorney, Ward Atkins, and Bert's friend and business associate, Earl Ingram back in 1985. He requested of these friends that his story not be told until 50 years after his death, for the sake of his family. Bert died in 1952.A hundred years have passed since the sinking of the mighty Titanic. She lies now at the bottom of the sea. Bert's story can now be told. I am proud to be able to tell it. 'The Ropes of the PastRingThe Bells of the Future .' -Carl Sandburg.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As a boy growing up in Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas, I had no objective conception of evil. We were practicing Roman Catholics in our family, so our consideration of evil was focused on self: urges which could lead to sin-urges which themselves constituted sin. Evil was what lay in the barely hidden recesses of our personalities. There was no objective correlative of evil-the church taught we were evil embodied.Thus, we never regarded others as evil or even bad. What would have happened had we ever encountered anyone who was truly evil Surely out there were people who couldn't be justified or whose behavior couldn't be rationalized away. What would happen when we met. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - I interviewed people with relationship issues, loss of loved one, cancer awareness, Mothers who needed to express how they felt about their daughters and or sons. You'll find raps about the streets and how it may affect own young people today. Words to inspire you, words to help you feel you're not alone. One of the most heartfelt moments for me writing this book was when I talked to a grand-Mother who has a grand-son who suffered a life threatening experience. I felt how can anyone express such a thing So, I bring you 'Poetic Expression'. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this fast-paced and engaging novel for young adults, Barrett Dowell captures the drama of the pivotal Second Battle of Manassas from the point of view of a Virginia youth who travels from his home outside Warrenton with an important message for General Robert E. Lee. Chadwick Curtis is not a soldier, and he has yet to make up his mind on what it means for a state to secede from the Union. Like many members of plantation families, he values his way of life and resists the Union's impulse to change it. But he also grapples with moral questions: Slavery, his father said on his deathbed, is wrong; freeing the family slaves is the moral thing to do. War, Chadwick comes to believe, is also wrong, for the costs are to grave and the spoils to hard won. In the week it takes him to ride north in search of the famed general, Chadwick is witness to the brutality of war, to the courage of those who fight it, and the growth of his own character and that of his companion, his eleven -year- old brother Brett.Carole Sargent. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Surviving Grief is an amazing story of love between one of the Lost Boys of Sudan and his American 'mom' that literally transcends the grave. Having no family of her own, Dr. Massengale repeatedly asked Marial if he would take care of her when she got old. His answer was always the same, 'I will never leave you,' a promise he has kept even after his untimely death. The jaw dropping accounts of Marial's spirit communication with his mom will make you laugh, while his story on earth will make you cry. To further support the argument of the immortality of the soul, you will find convincing and dramatic paranormal photography throughout the book. A must read for anyone who has ever asked the question, 'Where do we go after we die '.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Faith-based organizations address a myriad of needs in communities both domestic and abroad. Leaders, new to the field, often lack the strategies needed to successfully secure funds, file form 1023, audit their annual programmatic goals and hold their board of directors accountable. Through a process of understanding the historicity of the faith-based sector, establishing plans and learning the fundamentals of non-profit development, new leaders can position themselves to lead the charge towards establishing bona-fide faith-based organizations. This book is composed of those fundamental areas. In addition to such processes, this book also looks at the mission of Apostle Paul as he led a purpose driven life to establish churches in the Roman Empire and his commitment to the benevolent offering. Clearly, those working the field of Christian philanthropy can use Paul as a model figure as they seek to establish worthwhile causes that meet the needs of people universally.This book examines both the historical and current impact that faith-based organizations have on society. Included are the steps for individuals interested in establishing an NGO (non-governmental organization) and seeking funds. Worksheets are also provided. The author, Dr. Janell N. Harvey is a seasoned proposal developer who has established a number of non-profit organizations while helping to garner millions in funds.'Dr, Harvey's research presents a worthwhile model that is easily adaptable within the faith based sector. Clearly, her reference to Apostle Paul's work is legitimate as he is a model figure within the Christian faith' Attorney Trai Irving Esq.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After teaching junior high school mathematics for 10 years and serving as a high school principal for 14 years, Dr. Clarence Johnson conducted research as a doctoral student on improving the mathematics failure rates of African American students. You can read about his findings in Roll Call: 2012.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This is the Author's first book. Truthful and far reaching, he portrays himself in a no holds barred narrative. A totally open book highlighting many humorous moments that he wants to share with others. To some he will appear bizarre, which in a sense he is, his actions bordering on a Saturday Night Live skit. This is a fast paced book that keeps the reader wondering what zany incident is lurking around the corner. He is curious to see how many others will share his thoughts and emotions that may take them back to similar experiences in their childhood and adult life. This book highlights his strong family orientation and is intended to provide a testimony to his daughters, sons-in-law, granddaughters and future generational family members.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Sister Carrie is a novella about a sister who must mother her younger sister when their parents die. The younger sister falls in love with a foreigner with a dark, undisclosed past. Cultures clash and the sisters lose caring and selflessness in a web of violence and destruction. A story rich with unique characters proving they have will to survive life's most difficult obstacles, and discover inner resources to affect their own destinies.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The poems of Write The Vision are my song and my expression of journey. I trust that as you read the words, you heart will hear the melody and understand that our 'child's voice' has God's ear.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In An Artist's Model and Other Poems, preferring to portray his model-a womanwith whom he has fallen in love-in words rather than in paint, author David J.Murray off ers an extended hymn of praise to her, expressing unresolved yearningthroughout. Following a prologue setting the scene, he presents her with four gifts, eachconsisting of a set of twelve poems. Th e fi rst set of poems describes what it's likespending Christmas without her; the second set of poems compares her to theGreek goddess Athena; the third set of poems likens her to a ballerina; and thefourth set of poems, written in summer, compares her to the beauty of the season.Between each set are entr'actes consisting of several poems that comment on thecomplexities of their situation. Th e collection ends with an epilogue that recallsthe mood of the prologue.Reflecting the conflict between Murray's emotions and his sense of propriety withregard to his model, An Artist's Model and Other Poems presents a cycle of poemsthat are unabashedly of the high-fl ung romantic genre.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lately, the lively, often unruly, and occasionally dangerous Schraft Street in Boston has become Jim Herlihy's entire world. As he struggles to eke a meager existence from the small assets he owns-a neighborhood gym, local sports bar, and a renovated old three-decker- his challenges are compounded because the love of his life is in love with someone else, and his troubled young tenant, stripper Amy Jordan, for whom he has developed a powerful brotherly affection, is in love with him.After a few contentious run-ins with notorious local gangster Hoary Harry Annunzio-who seriously worries Jim when he drunkenly threatens to rape little Amy-his friend and local cop Carlton Carrollton jokingly suggests Jim consider a preemptive strike against Harry. And then when Harry is unexpectedly found brutally beaten to death, the cops and especially two rival gangsters very seriously want to know who did it. Wild rumors are circulating in this suddenly dangerous, self-contained little world, and Jim finds himself a suspect, despite his reputation as a sane, hardworking, and normally very good-natured businessman. Something's gotta give-and the inside neighborhood dope does include that Jim Herlihy can be a very tough customer when absolutely necessary.In this entertaining murder mystery, a gritty Boston neighborhood and its hardcore boss are thrust in the midst of madness as a killer waits to strike again. …