Authorhouse jun 2003 (32 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Martin Stallworth is a black man trying to make it on Wall Street. As a junk bond salesman with the investment bank Whorman Skeller & Co., he has a chance to prove his worth when the firm plans to launch a major high yield bond deal for a satellite communications company called Lodestar. Because Lodestar has important connections to the US Department of Defense, Martin and the other junk bond salespersons know their jobs are on the line if they don't sell the deal. Their desperation to do so leads to an act of espionage and murder. Martin somehow finds himself as the accused perpetrator of both. Both the cops and a gang of Chinese thugs under the command of a rogue hedge fund trader are hot on his trail.Junk combines a satirical send-up of a typical investment bank with elements of a fast-paced thriller. While the narrative action is riveting, Goodwin's characterizations and descriptive writing attain the level of serious literary fiction.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Boris Kay Williams Junior has run away from civilization into the wilderness of Alaska, driven there by his fear of the insanity that swims in his family's gene pool. He has survived for almost two months now and he is proud of his accomplishment, but the world he has created for himself(and one that he has carefully maintained) is ripping apart. He is losing control.One crisis after another forces him toward the truth from which he is trying to escape.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The time has come for you to step out of the secret places of your life. There is a sister that's been there--done that and has overcome, you can to. Is it your emotions that's controlling you There are sisters around the globe that faces the same problems as the next sister. Sisters Touching and Agreeing, on healing, restoration, deliverance, peace, and joy. Everyday life brings us new challenges, and everyday the word of God orders our steps towards victory. Prayer changes things. If God can't do it, it can't be done, but if we agree in prayer victory is ours. Matthew 18:20 Where two or three are gather together in Jesus name he is in the midst of them.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This is the poignant story of the dilemma Elizabeth Swenson faces when her father dies and her aged mother, Edna Mae threatens to end her life with a doctor's assistance if she is forced to go to a rest home. At first Elizabeth holds out, unwilling to accept euthanasia, but when her fiancé is suddenly transferred from California to Boston, she is faced with accepting her mother's plan to commit suicide, or continue to care for her in the family home, putting aside her own plans for a happy marriage with the man she loves. The two women ride a roller caster of emotions, bound by blood but pulled apart by young Elizabeth's hopes of starting a new life, and her mother's determination to end hers.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Exiled to a distant galaxy, Captain Marc W. Miller of the Starship Eagle is entangled in a silent revolution that unleashes an intrigue of deadly revenge. While Captain Miller sees an age that has taken the law into their own hands, he entrusts his intrepid crew who travel through the wormholes in space and traverses the vast chasms of the universe on a perilous search for the Emperor Lord Legion. Hurled into an uncharted realm, they become guided by a solitary code that sends them back to their present time armed with a celestial technology against the corrupt face of intergalactic domination.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - James Kelly is a natural athlete who lives to play Little League baseball. His new friend Shane loves animals and the ocean, but is not a 'cool' kid, and doesn't fit into James' social group. Together, the two boys learn about the importance of character, the difficulties of peer acceptance and confronting their innermost fears.When tragedy strikes, James makes a promise to his friend Shane -- a promise that takes all of his skills as a player and strength he never knew he possessed. Along the way, James finds the lessons he learned from his friend help in his efforts to deliver on his promise, and to get on with his life in the face of a tragic loss. Inspired by actual events, the story captures a young boy's love of the national pastime and the enduring power of friendship in an unforgettable championship game with an electrifying outcome. His new friend Shane loves animals and the ocean, but is not a 'cool' kid, and doesn't fit into James' social group. Together, the two boys learn about the importance of character, the difficulties of peer acceptance and confronting their innermost fears.When tragedy strikes, James makes a promise to his friend Shane - a promise that takes all of his skills as a player and strength he never knew he possessed. Along the way, James finds the lessons he learned from his friend help in his efforts to deliver on his promise, and to get on with his life in the face of a tragic loss. Inspired by actual events, the story captures a young boy's love of the national pastime and the enduring power of friendship in an unforgettable championship game with an electrifying outcome.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Life was fairly predictable for Iggy Colvin but he wished this summer vacation could be different. He wanted to test his limits and experience a real adventure firsthand. His wish was about to come true when he agreed to go on a simple hike to a Fairy Circle with his brother, Razoo. Little did he know he was about to embark on a two-month long journey filled with vicious goblins, underground caves and disloyal friends. This five-and-a-half-inch, pre-adolescent gnome was going to find himself in the middle of a double-sided mystery involving a human and a sapphire ring. Gathering clues and solving puzzles would prepare Iggy for a possible enemy encounter but would it be enough to avoid a potentially deadly conclusion There is one very important lesson Iggy was about to learn this summer. Be very careful what you wish for. It just may be more than you can handle. Summer of Circles and Sapphires will have you cheering for good over evil at all costs as you enter a world filled with fantasy, intimidation and deceit. Get ready for a wild ride in the first of four books from the Iggy Colvin Adventure Series.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Maggie Jackson, RN and professional quilter, has escaped her abusive, embezzling husband and come home to Spokane, Washington, where she hopes to live peacefully with her cat Henry, and making the quilts she loves. She takes a job in a veterinary clinic and is enjoying the low-stress work. But, she soon discovers that there is trouble underfoot, the clinic is part of an illicit drug pipeline.Will her new-found peace be shattered Determined not to let this happen, she and Henry go to work. Will they succeed, or end up victims again The Crematory Cat is the first of a series of Killer Quilts mysteries featuring Maggie and her helper, Henry.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A post 9-11 America sees a wave of suicide bombings by the members of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization, who have slipped through the cracks and remain in the country. The Federal Government, facing the pressures of political correctness and dissent amongst enforcement means, has its hands tied. President Dobson leans on his old friend Todd Fox, who is a professor at the University of Virginia. Fox, already in the planning stages with an intelligence shadow known as Jefferson, commissions a collection of hand-picked students at the University. This collection, known as 'the Liberators,' moves in an expeditious manner to train, mask and prepare for surgical operations aimed at rooting out the remaining Al-Qaeda cells in the country, and freeing America of the festering explosions of evil.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Eddie Mackie didn't know whether they would come out alive. But he had to go. He put the Glock in the holster and the .38 in his wait and headed for the cabin.Albert figured that Mackie, and picked up the 250 grand from Warren. There was an old fishermen's cabin down by circle bend on the Mohawk River. That hadn't been used in years. Albert checked it out. Cleaned it up a bit and thought it was the perfect place for the Mackie hit.He starts to follow Angie around on her doings in Port City. After a week of this, he makes his move. On Fridays, Angie goes down to Center Mall and meets Alice for coffee and treats. She always parks her car in the mall garage. When she got out of the car and locked it, Albert was there. 'Miss Cantini ' She turned and saw a man standing by the cement stanchion. He was short, chubby, wearing a tan jacket, gray pants and white sneakers.She stepped back a few feet. 'Do I know you ' 'You do now. I have a gun in my pocket and it's aimed at you. Don't say one more word. Just step into that white Ford next to your car.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The advertisement appeared suddenly on the Internet and in newspapers across the planet. 'If you have the spirit of adventure and are willing to work, come sail with us.' Do you have the qualifications necessary If so, Safespace will take you on the journey of a lifetime.Varce has been placed in command of the Intergalactic Federation starship Titha. His mission, decimate the planets population, technology, and culture, leaving Earth with only a few scattered survivors. Federation missions have been to Earth before destroying advancing civilizations like Atlantis and Lemuria.Why is Earth such a special planet, and its existence and location a carefully hidden secret Why are people on Earth unique from all the other sentient life forms that inhabit the billions of star systems that the Intergalactic Federation ruthlessly rules Will Varce follow his orders to destroy Earth, or his heart initiating a plan called Safespace If Safespace is successful, Earth and its people will survive and discover who they really are, and why the Earth is the key to the Federation's existence.Safespace is a science fiction adventure novel filled with mystery, romance, action, hope, and personal discovery. The question is, 'Are you ready for it '.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the early second century A.D., a conscientious Roman magistrate assumes his duties in the tranquil Bithynian city of Diakropolis, unaware that under its placid surface, a great and ancient evil holds sway over the town and its citizens. Marcellus, the magistrate, soon finds himself at odds with Siros, a powerful merchant and leader of the Order of Croesus, a sinister and secret organization that controls the city's commerce and politics.As Marcellus unwittingly begins to uncover a yet darker and more evil enterprise of the Order--the exploitation and persecution of the local Christian church--he finds himself drawn into the raging conflict between the laws of the empire he is sworn to serve and the faith of the fledgling sect. On a whirlwind ride through treachery, temptation and political intrigue, the magistrate braves calamities of all kinds in a quest for justice and truth, along the way finding unexpected allies among those who bear the curse of the empire. Filled with memorable characters and events, The Magistrate brims with heart-pounding action and thought-provoking messages that will leave a lasting impact on its readers. The adventure begins in Lykos Reborn, volume one of The Magistrate. …

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Falling Off Place is a humorous look at what part chance and fate play in life. As the story unfolds, a disparate group of characters sets out, each member on a vital quest.\*Chauncy Rutherford, eccentric millionaire maker of canine contraceptives, seeks asylum;\*Gogee Yackamoto, World War II Japanese soldier, stranded on the remote Pacific island of Karamabang, seeks relief; \*Terri Lee Buns, erstwhile cub reporter seeks Chauncy Rutherford; Eddie Dyslinski, overweight weather balloon manufacturer seeks his brother's killer; \*Bruce Beauchamp, deranged nozzle genius seeks revenge; and then there are the snake woman who seeks her next meal and the wondrous karamas, birds native to Karamabang, who seek the Great Karama. Follow their journeys as they glide about The Falling Off Place, each locked in a personal mission, yet all inextricably linked to one another's fate.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - All You Need is Love: The Way of Joy explains how love can transform our lives making us people of great joy and happiness, by showing how to overcome fear, anger, guilt, and other negative emotions as we let love enter our hearts, taking possession of them. Getting rid of a poor self image, finding healing for our diseases, and successful family living are dealt with in detail. The book describes how to find eternal happiness and joy that will never fade.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A magical wonderland of thoughts and dreams unwind in this adventure of verse and rhyme. Journey through the eyes and heart of a child to the moon and stars and beyond to where dreams and wishes come true for child and adult alike.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - They were six academic fugitives from prestigious universities and elite private academies--Connor, Petra, Russell, Octavia, Iain, and Taleah--ronin child prodigies and castaway geniuses too smart for the traditional higher educational system.For Connor Randall, it is the great intellectual challenge he has been seeking his entire life. But there are secrets.'Why me It was this question that made me certain that there had to be a secret plan. But long before then I noticed things that should have been kept hidden.'In the beginning, there is an absence of turbulence. Underlying instabilities appear. Flaws in the system are revealed. The second law of thermodynamics law mandates that in closed systems, chaos always prevails. But even in light of this ultimate tendency, small salvations are available within the process. In the end, however, the entire system, finally overtaken by entropy, has to collapse, and the implications are catastrophic.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Harm Richmond is an ideal soldier, husband and father fighting to protect his family from the devastation of a dying way of life in ante-bellum Louisiana. He struggles to save his family and friends through the battles that decimates his world. From the citadel of Vicksburg south to Natchez and westward through the Red River Campaign, which became the greatest single victory for the dying southern nation of the Confederacy. He fights with Yankees and Renegade members of Quantrell's Raiders in a desperate attempt to survive.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Mark Beaird gives sound, moral advice in a time of great ethical challenge. His words fit perfectly in the small Louisiana community that I serve--one that is still deeply religious and based upon strong religious and moral values. His columns prove that there are still good, smart and ethical people around.'--Chris Chatelain, Editor, West Side JournalMark Beaird's writing frequently moves to address current issues from a spiritual angle necessary, perhaps, in light of recent world events. His column are concise, meaningful, and filled with many nourishing gems from which my readers may draw. --Joy E. Cressler, Crowley Star Editor, Crowley, Texas'Mark Beaird's columns are succinct and well-written, but undeniably Christian without being overly 'preachy' or pious. They have practical application and appeal to a broader audience than simply the Sunday choir.'--Heath Waldrop, managing editor, The Ashley News Observer'Mark Beaird's writing style is fresh and conversational. The messages are timely and speak to every day challenges, ranging from stress to success.'--Linda C. Jacobson, Managing Editor, Canyon Lake Times Guardian'Mark Beaird has conquered the difficult task of devotional writing. His creative ability to communicate biblical truths in simple language is artistic. I do not hesitate to recommend this word picture collection of the Gospel message.'--Dr. Terry Johns, Lee University.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Thena's Boy is book three of The Sol Chronicles and it is the story of Mart. Mart is the young Prince of the Martian people who were sent into exile by the Venetian, Rand. The Mortans had become Martians but they were not the first. The true Martians were their four-legged companions who developed deep bonds with the humans and their fierce warrior cousins. A split occurred long ago between the two true branches and the friendly true Martians kept the humans safely away from their cousins.Nothing had changed for the humans since their arrival on Mars. They continued to eke out an existence similar to what they had done on their arrival. Mart and his two cousins, Will and Robb, were determined to change that. With the help of their Martian companions - they succeeded.Their success would serve to set the stage for all that would come to the rest of Sol's planetary system. They could not know the future consequences.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The history of an ordinary English familya factual account of six generations of the four branches of a close-knit working class family who all lived in North London by the beginning of the twentieth century. One hundred and fifty years of their lives, loves and family secrets that were never supposed to be uncovered. A true story based on family anecdotes and unstinting research.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As the first man and woman leave the Garden I am with them. I feel their longing to return, their guilt and shame, and their fears about the future. I feel their anxiety about their Creator: Is He still with them Does He still love them I feel their rising panic as they realize that this no-longer-so-cozy world might make life impossible for them. As Abraham walks silently up the mountain to sacrifice his son I ask the questions he asks. Should I obey the dictates of my God, or is there a higher good involving the sanctity of human life Can I be Abraham if I refuse to listen to the God I revere Can I be Abraham if my beloved God demands human blood for His adoration As Jacob wrestles throughout the long dark night I am with him. Like Jacob, I sweat as he faces his betrayal of father and brother; as he witnesses, full-face, his character, naked and base. Then, the next morning, I weep as he and his brother weep. Join me on this pilgrimage into the wisdom that is Genesis. For this journey, it is Adam and Eve, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and even God who serve as guides. It is my fervent hope that by journey's end we will find ourselves.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What Every Woman Should Know, Domestic Violence Handbook is reader friendly and contains information about the various forms of domestic violence, actual stories depicting each situation and a directory listing almost 2000 domestic violence shelters. This informative book helps women understand the dangerous situations they find themselves in, as well as help them find a way out. Topics covered include emotional abuse, isolation, verbal abuse, financial control, effects of abuse on children, safety plans, and profile of a batterer. Domestic violence is prevalent in today's society. Battered women are in all walks of life, at the supermarket, the movie theater, Church, school and work. She is your neighbor, friend, associate, sister, mother, daughter, perhaps even you. Statistics show that nearly everyone in America is either currently a victim of abuse, survivor of abuse or knows someone who is. You probably know someone who needs the information provided in this book.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Reader and audience appeal, global constraints, large-scale desiderata, dynamics, consummation scenes, characters, relationships, structure, embodiment, voice, the line level. Developing and testing a theory of writing. Discusses such topics as originality, credibility, contrivance, crudeness, monotony, repetition. Story appeal, story impact. Threat, hope, need to know, tension and pace. Character realization, character identification, character appeal, repellant characters, character change, character and dynamics, a group as a character. The reality of relationships, the identity of relationships, the appeal of relationships, relationships and dynamics. Architecture, design, types of structure, sequential structuring, story steps, the set-up, openings, endings. Embodiment, scene appeal, scene impact. Micro-dynamics. Point of view. Voice. Showing, telling and doing. Setting. Titles. Comedy. …