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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Romy Shiller, a medical mystery, not only tells the story of her brain surgery, lengthy coma and Akinetic Mutism, but she muses about reality, death, time, popular culture, psychic phenomena and dreams.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - It is the late 1600s in England, and Will Davies is a typical twelve-year-old kid overflowing with curiosity and unlimited energy. Will's father has just died, leaving his mother without money and the means to provide an education for her two sons. Mr. Purvis, their father's former employer, soon makes an offer that leaves Will shaking in his boots.Mr. Purvis arranges for Will to become the cabin boy on a merchant ship captained by Richard North, a reputable master. Before the ship even sets sail, Will's adventure begins as he's confronted by a one-eyed thief who attempts to rob their family and threatens revenge after the two brothers chase him off. After the ship leaves port, Will is punished by the ship's captain and chased through a Portuguese fortress-all before a group of vicious pirates attack his ship! Will must decide whether to stay hidden or help fend off the pirates. His choice leads him straight into the arms of the kidnappers, and Will must find a way to outwit his captors before they steal the king's gold.Sail through history with Will as he explores distant lands, makes new friends, and manages to find trouble along the way!

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Even as a young boy Hank Koenig dreamed of piloting his own airplane.He first fell in love with flying when he and his mother watched a largegroup of barnstormers and airplanes flying above the airport of theirsmall Illinois town. Ever since that day, he went to the airport wheneverpossible, and began taking lessons soon after.Koenig earned his pilot's license at the age of sixteen and landed a jobas a commercial pilot, taking people for observation rides at the StarvedRock National Park. Soon he had enough to buy his own airplane, andcontinued his flying ventures through high school and college.But it was during the Korean War that Koenig had his chance to becomea true fighter pilot. Since he was disqualified for medical reasons toserve in the U.S. military, he went to Canada and enlisted with the RoyalCanadian Air Force. He went to Korea in 1953 and flew mainly P51Mustangs and F86 jets. Koenig found himself in several dog fights andfaced death more than once. Following his stint in Korea, Koenig cameback to the United States and continued his love of flying.Honest and candid, this heartfelt autobiography tells the story of oneman's love affair with flying.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the past few decades, the study of the mind has been radiated in the field of cognitive neuroscience by numerous breakthroughs. At last, scientists have the ability to explain in unparalleled detail the intricate processes taking place inside the human brain.This field of cognitive neuroscience gives us the right tools to decipher the protocols which spawn behaviors, and confirm that our conscious thought is ruled by physiological networks predisposed to their natural environment.In Thought Genesis, David M. Sternberg takes us through a fascinating multidisciplinary voyage to unearth the very origins of thought. Much like an astrophysicist observes distant celestial objects to look back in time to beginning of the world, Sternberg examines the behaviors of lesser but fascinating species and reveals the very first moments our ancestors became aware and conscious of their environment.With easy-to-understand language, Sternberg not only discusses how a simple yet fundamental consciousness evolved to the complex human mind, but also raises attractive philosophical conundrums that test the manners in which we perceive the world.Take a mesmerizing journey into the intricacy of human thought and expand your world with Thought Genesis.

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - With the guidance provided in Stop the Stress Habit, learn to change how you respond to events in your life and reduce the amount of stress you experience on a daily basis.Through her observations of patients' behavior, physical therapist, Leslie Torburn, DPT, has witnessed the many ways chronic stress can impact health. She provides innovative concepts and practice exercises that will teach you how to shift the habitual thought processes or constant 'mind chatter' in order to reduce stress and lead a healthier life. Dr. Torburn also includes several real-life stories that help illustrate specific instances of how stress impacts a person's life and how that person reacted to the stress. Through the provided exercises, you will specifically learn how to:Change the way you view the worldLive in the here and nowBalance the demands of daily livingVisualize future opportunitiesStop imagining the worst-case scenarioStress is not an uncontrollable emotion that overtakes you without your participation, so take a deep breath and consider the possibilities of living in a new and happier way!

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - My Unsung Psalm begins with an invitation for you to experienceseeing God for the first time and becoming part of the journeythrough Katherine's eyes of faith. Through a difficult childhood and achallenging medical history, she knows God is with her, and she isnever afraid. It is a rare account of Katherine's feeling of being lovedby God and being useful to mankind. She sees beyond her limitationsand inspires others to never give up.Sometimes hope can level the playing field of life. We have a chance. Weare offered the opportunity to make something of our lives, and that iswhat I did.'The message of My Unsung Psalm embraces the essence of thewater of childhood memories becoming the wine of adult faith. Youthe reader, can walk this journey of sadness and joy, and understandGod's grace vividly as you turn each page of miracles, intertwiningKatherine's circumstances with your own memories. Cherish God'smessage. Reflect upon this book. Consider the story as a foundationof faith and healing.' Judy McClure'Anyone in the ministry or entering the seminary should read thisbook.'Mary Bain Pearson'This is Katherine's story; her journey. A journey that begins withGod holding her hand and ends with Katherine holding God'shand. It is not about the storms of her life, but rather, about theOne who sailed the storms beside her. Her journey will lead you toyours and fill you with Hope! God's Song is love.'Rev. Edward Abell'She writes as beautifully as she paints.'Gloria McKay.

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The connection between dog and owner can be powerful. In Maggie: The Dog Who Changed My Life, Dawn Kairns discovered how a dog's unique and beautiful essence could open her heart and change her life. Her experience with Maggie created her belief that dogs are intelligent and emotional beings that can sense human thoughts.From housebreaking to adolescent escapades and on through old age, Maggie's radiant and genuine spirit became interwoven with the fabric of Ms. Kairns' life. Through their journey together, Dawn Kairns experiences the joys of sharing life with a dog that so touched others as well as the profound grief that comes with the loss of her beloved Maggie.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In his 72 years, Constitutional attorney Louis Marshall led an extraordinary life. His impact on his community, his nation, and his era established him as one of the great pride-filled Jews of the twentieth century. Now, in this epic biography, Marshall's incredible story is told in vibrant detail.Born in Syracuse, New York, in 1856 to poor German immigrants, Marshall persevered despite his humble beginnings and became a prominent lawyer in New York City. He attained a reputation as a fierce defender of individual rights, a passionate environmentalist, humanitarian, philanthropist, and community leader, defending his fellow Jews and all Americans who faced racial or religious discrimination.Marshall was one of the founders of the American Jewish Committee, as well as a member of the boards of the NAACP and New York State College of Forestry. He was also a trustee of Syracuse University. In 1914, Marshall was a leader in organizing relief organizations to aid Jews suffering from the ravages of World War I and later served on the Jewish-American delegation to the Paris Peace conference. His death in 1929 left a void no one could fill.Written with grace and style, this biography pays tribute to one of history's most dedicated Americans.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Darryl Nelson was sent to Mogadishu, Somalia, after being stationed stateside with the Army's 101st airborne division as a maintenance platoon leader. He experienced strange dreams and nightmares, and in 1993, after surviving attacks in Mogadishu, he was diagnosed with kidney failure.The next year, Nelson was forced to retire from active duty and was flown out of Somalia to receive medical care at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He had more encounters with dreams and nightmares. While receiving dialysis treatment, he was diagnosed with cancer. His kidneys were surgically removed and unfortunately, his twin brother was not a match for transplant surgery.Nelson was put on a transplant list but was told he would have to wait two years for the procedure. More than two years later, he still waits for transplant surgery, but he remains upbeat and hopeful. Friends and relatives have come to know what answer to expect when they ask Nelson how he's feeling. He'll tell you, 'I'm feeling fine.' Nelson provides inspiration for others living with kidney disease and helps raise the awareness of close friends and family on the loss of an organ.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Frozen in a block of ice and awakened 11,000 years later, a woolly mammoth is nursed back to life by a herd of distantly related coos. His existence is discovered by Ian and Ina Stevenson and their friend, Baird, who live a simple life in the hills and dells of the northern Scottish Highlands. When Ina combs the wool from the herd of coos to create exotic yarns, she realizes one animal is much different from the rest. His ragged, fringed coat reminds her of shag carpet, and so the wooly mammoth is named Shag.Shag grows quickly, and he grows so large he fears for the herd's safety and shelters with the Stevensons, who welcome him as a family member into their hearts and home. When megalomaniacal fashion designer Monsieur d'LeFolb and his nine Mo-Dels arrive to stage the ultimate outdoor fashion show in a nearby hamlet, the Stevensons' secret is discovered.Monsieur d'LeFolb desires Shag for himself, and the planned photo shoots turns into a mammoth hunt. Ina, Ian, and Baird vow to protect Shag from this commercial fascist, who not only desires the exquisite wool but plans to clone the animal for use in age-defying cosmetics.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - With her brand new degree in hand, and jobs offer form Ma Bell; Monica sets out to conquer the world. On her own for the first time at eighteen, Monica moves to the big city. Full of hopes and ambitions, she is ready and anxious to get started. Her knowledge of the world takes second place to her bright auburn hair and emerald eyes, but she is eager to learn.

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Soul's Intent teaches that spiritual maturity is a personal struggle toward presence - toward living in the now, ultimately leading those seeking a more meaningful life to spiritual development.Together, our ego, emotions, and soul work simultaneously to help us understand personal struggles through symbols. Vecchio offers the message that life is most meaningful when we can view our experiences from a larger perspective. This in turn allows us to live life in the present without focusing on the past or fearing the future. He teaches his methodologies for self-discovery and healing through a question and answer format that offers insight into:Building a bridge between the spiritual and emotionalRecovering intimacy and realizing forgivenessHealing and restoring the soulThe Soul's Intent guides those on a spiritual journey to realize their true nature and the joy of presence through an innovative way of viewing the inner self.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A spiritual renaissance is occurring around the world, and Wisdom of the Heart responds to that resurgence by describing a new approach to making remarkable change in your life through discovering your true beliefs. Author Ed Scott teaches you how to obtain optimal physical and mental health by finding those things dearest to your heart and addresses the timely and universal topic of obtaining happiness.Your beliefs create your reality. People searching for meaning and purpose in their lives can find that purpose, contentment, and personal peace when they come to truly understand themselves and what is important. A realization about the importance of love and beauty is essential to developing a raised awareness and higher consciousness-elements not often found in many of the world's religious traditions.Wisdom of the Heart details the issues involved in finding that raised awareness and higher consciousness, and it offers techniques and suggestions for finding a purposeful and meaningful existence.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - At twenty-five years old, Sheila Singleton is forced to make a life-changing decision. Will she commit her troubled younger sister, Nancy, to a mental institution, as the authorities have strongly suggested, or take her into her own home, with two small children and an unsympathetic husband Sheila made a brave choice, and moved her mentally ill sister in with her family in 1976. Watchful Eyes is the true story of Sheila Singleton's transformation from hopeless observer, as Nancy's demons threaten to destroy her, to competent caregiver, licensed social worker, and loving sister. When Nancy is diagnosed with schizophrenia, Sheila is determined to find a way to help her sister and at age 37, returns to college to pursue a new career in social work.Watchful Eyes is the combination of Sheila Singleton's three decades of personal experience caring for her sister, and her professional work helping others in similar situations. Readers will learn successful ways to navigate the complex and challenging role of caregiver, and learn the true meaning of compassion from the inspiring story of Sheila and her sister.Filled with helpful tips, real-life situations, and heartfelt support, Watchful Eyes is a must-have guide for anyone committed to caring for another human being.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - I was inspired to write this book by my children Melody and Cody. I so wanted them to be able to recreate some of the same recipes that have been in our family and have some memories of the days gone by in the way of food. My Daughter is now getting married and looking for help with recipes and techniques in cooking so, I thought I'd put it in print. I hope it will also inspire you or a bride you know, to pass on those old family recipes to the next generation, recipes that will stir up some memories.My grandfather, Richard Heinrich, was a baker who came to this country from Germany and my Grandmother Clara was from Austria. They met and fell in love here in America. Clara was a personal chef for a wealth family in Connecticut. Together they raised their family and started the Heinrich Bakery in Southington, Connecticut. They have both passed away and, unfortunately, a great deal of their recipes have gone with them. My father Erwin, also a great cook, would pass on techniques on cooking and give me advice on cake decorating.From the Introduction.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The long environmental nightmare had ended. Planet Earth had been healed. Its beauty and majesty had been restored by a race of evolving human descendants known as the Mirsiens. They had prevailed against those who would have used the knowledge and the power for themselves alone. Now, with the home world renewed, the time had come for the Mirsiens to reach for the stars.Taya G. Xallnyk is one of them. She seeks her place in the universe and the answers to all things unknown. She also commands the Outrunner vessel Oasis ValiMirum as it travels deep into the constellation of Orion. The vessel is a living, evolving entity in itself; a technological masterpiece in both form and function; a magnificent structure of almost unimaginable power.Others join the Mirsiens along the way. Together, they experience the frigid cold depths of space, the searing hot plains of Xolnon III, the conflicts with the Maljex, the mysterious spacial particle field, and the foreboding canyon on Zantauva. Their voyage is an incredible journey from one dimensional portal to the next as they travel through their wondrous and perilous galaxy.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Once Upon a Time There Was a Little Girl shares the moving stories of seven women who as young girls experienced the early loss of their mothers through death or physical or emotional abandonment. The women explore their personal traumas through their responses to seven fairy tales in which there was no nurturing maternal presence.Dr. Marcella Shields is a psychologist with over thirty years of experience who reveals the inspiring journeys of these women who eventually triumph over suffering and learn to rely on the bond they have formed with each other to help reclaim their passion for life. By exploring seven timeless fairy tales in which the heroine finds her way through the grief of abandonment, the women offer a deeper understanding of the significance of the mother-daughter bond and the devastating consequences for the daughter if this bond is ruptured early.The poignant life stories and dreams courageously offered by these women show how fairy tales allowed them to understand and refashion themselves, and provide a source of encouragement and hope for other women who have experienced early maternal loss. Fathers raising daughters without a consistent maternal presence will also find the reflections valuable.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - To CareYou care for mein many waysI cannot even count.You nourish meIn many waysYou do not ever flaunt.I wish that Icould give toyou the same things in return.And yet I cannot do thisfor the gifts I give are spurned.Why can you giveand not receivethese small prizes that I share Is it because more than yourself it isfor me you care Poems can create pictures in your mind. They can tell a story that inspires you, bring back memories that will make you smile and tug on those heart strings. From hard times to times of appreciation and beauty. This is a book you will enjoy reading. It also contains pictures taken near to the author's home. Please enjoy!

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Camile Leon is a young woman searching for the hidden truth about her absentee father, a mysterious lost necklace, and the details of her early childhood-none of which she can remember. She persistently digs for the truth, but at each attempt, her mother dodges her questions and swiftly changes the subject. Before her mother is able to reveal the truth, something terrible happens, and Camile fears she will lose her mother forever. She also fears that the details regarding her past will remain unknown.Just as Camile loses hope on learning the particulars about her past, she makes a shocking discovery which reveals her entire life has been a carefully constructed web of deceit. Almost simultaneously, she experiences strange occurrences that shred the fabric of her reality. She blames these incidents on her extreme stress and hyperactive imagination. As the lies continue to unravel, startling facts emerge-bringing terrible heartache, confusion, and despair.Facing a powerful nemesis, Camile must find the strength within herself to discover the truth. Failing could bring deadly consequences.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'PRIOR TO THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE, BLACKS PORTRAY THEMSELVES AS STRANGS OBJECTS, ALIENATED FROM OTHERS IN THE SOCIETY.' The social activities in literature, art, theatre and entertainment in Harlem Renaissanc: a Handbook are documented for the period 1910-1940. A few intellectuals, specifically James Weldon Johnson, W E B DuBois, Charles Johnson and Alain Locke perceive that they, themselves, are the 'New Negro.' Thus they produce and record the visual arts, literature and music they personally create as well as that of younger literary artists: Langston Hughes, Arna Bontemps, Countee Cullen and Roland Hayes. The literature, scholarship and criticism created among these intellectuals are mainly responsible for bringing about a renaissance. What is so unique about the Harlem Renaissance is that it is totally perceived and criticized by white American literary standards. At no time in African American history has there been an era wherein self-proclaimed intellectuals record their own literary activities as they are being created. That single concept is the focus of the research in Harlem Renaissance: a Handbook. Identifying each Major and Other Figures of the Harlem Renaissance permits the reader to experience the life and time of the era. The influx of African American literature requires the need to study the artists and to document the literary and creative arts of the Harlem Renaissance. View the photos and read the biography of the intellectuals as they live through an era devoted to illuminating Negro life as it actually exists in America. Most helpful to the reader is the Chronology of literary arts and corresponding activities of the Harlem Renaissance. During the years 1910-1940 the titles of articles, theatrical productions, books, poetry, music, visual arts and literature created during this period have been documented. The items chosen for the Chronology are not exhaustive, but they represent nearly.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A collection of twenty cutting-edge essays on issues raised by biotechnology's increasing impact on humans and nature, The Meaning of Life in the 21st Century provides a forward-looking discussion by a wide array of prominent experts on where today's scientific discoveries are taking humankind. The theme is that there are expanded perspectives for retaining unique meanings of being human in the 21st century.This collection is the result of a 2005 conference organized by the Yoko Civilization Research Institute of Japan. Organized into themes by Dr. Don Hanlon Johnson, these essays present deeply informed, sometimes conflicting views of complex issues, which, in the contemporary world, are inescapably global, including:Science and religion in a pivotal ageScience, experience, and valuesStem cells, embryos, and the meaning of embodimentEnhancement and transformative practicesReligion and ecology: a growing allianceBringing a diversity of prominent thinkers from several continents to the scientific, sociopolitical, and religious issues at the forefront of contemporary challenges, this collection makes clear that the world is now a community which faces these issues together. This serious, thoughtful book, rich in dialogue, provides hope for new perspectives for developing a positive, sustainable future.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - At age 49, San Francisco businessman MacDonald 'Mac' Coyote nearly loses his life when he lands in the hospital with severe high blood sugar. The doctors diagnose him with diabetes and only through the miracle of modern medicine does he survive. But when he realizes he's been given a second chance, Mac discovers that he has the will to do the impossible-what the Greeks call Pleonexia-and he's going to leave his high-end lifestyle for something better.Over his wife's objections, they and their dog move out of the city and homestead thirty acres in California's High Sierra wilderness. The next few months bring encounters with bureaucracy, inept and hostile workers, blizzards, and forest fires as Mac's flatlander dream turns into a nightmare. He publishes a book of poems to great reviews and negligible sales, but he also grows cynical and grouchy. Maybe the impossible really is impossible.Mac wants to give up and move back to the city, but his wife loves their little cabin in the forest and refuses to leave. It's during a one-hundred year flood that Mac manages to pull off a miracle in the finest tradition of magic realism and discovers what it's truly like to be alive.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Immerse yourself in the rich sights, sounds, and smells of big game hunting in Alaskan Sunrise to African Sunset, a rollicking tale of one man's hunting adventures in the great outdoors.With stunning detail and a flair for storytelling, Glenn T. Bingham shares his thirty-year journey from his humble beginnings hunting small game and deer in upstate New York to escapades throughout the lower 48 states, Canada, Alaska, and Africa. Follow Bingham as he hunts whitetails in the great white north, stalks mule deer in the Rocky Mountains, climbs above the Arctic Circle for dall sheep, and tracks cape buffalo into the tall grass of Zimbabwe. Along the way he recreates the beauty of nature, lessons learned (sometimes the hard way), and the satisfaction of success.Containing more than fifty pictures, this engrossing account presents an exciting, often humorous look at Bingham's experiences in some of the most remote places on the planet. Experience the thrill of the hunt with Alaskan Sunrise to African Sunset!

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In a small cove in the Pacific Northwest, computer programmer Ben Galloway struggles to perfect a medical miracle utilizing dolphin sonar.And while Ben and his team attempt to unlock the secrets that will restore a little girl's sight, there are those who are equally determined to see the project fail.But this scientific breakthrough has other, less benign uses. And as Ben soon discovers, the technology behind this incredible invention has been developed at a terrible price.One that may cost everyone he loves not only their freedom, but also their lives.

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.