gatekeeper press jun 2024 (11 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A reflection, a reassurance, and a love letter to the self, My Prerogative: Release and Fly explores love, heartbreak, friendship, and vulnerability. Honest, direct, and raw, author Keturah Hamilton's perseverance over life's obstacles promises to positively impact any reader in need of a powerful pick-me-up. My Prerogative is inspiration to the authentic self, fueling determination to thrive no matter what unpredictability life may bring.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - I Don't Know! is an interactive story where readers and listeners learn that everyone has things we they don't know, and it can be fun to embrace curiosity. Saying the phrase out loud in different tones builds an empowered feeling where 'I don't know' becomes an exciting place to start. Truly geared towards those reading to young readers, we get to build a connection through our shared unknowns on our lifelong journeys of learning. This inspirational read has a space for readers to draw in how they'll change the world by following their curiosities.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Skip's Dharma: One Boy's Truest Passion is an inspirational children's story about a boy who loves competition, playing sports, and excels as an athlete. The story follows Skip from his very early years as a young boy and throughout college, focusing his attention on what he loves the most. With determination, discipline, and love, he realizes his truest passion and shares it with others for many years to come. Skip's Dharma is a touching story that encourages children to explore what their own special gifts might be.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Mind of Mr. P.E.A.C.E. is an intriguing story depicting an enigmatic man who, throughout his adventures and experiences in Life, is deeply conflicted because it is unclear whether his entire existence is based on fantasy or reality. Written, completely in verse form, as a compelling and romantically tragic novel. Highly driven and motivated by the Love of various women in his Life; it is that same Love which may or may not have driven him to madness. Thus, let us delve deep into The Mind of Mr. P.E.A.C.E. !

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Skip's Dharma: One Boy's Truest Passion is an inspirational children's story about a boy who loves competition, playing sports, and excels as an athlete. The story follows Skip from his very early years as a young boy and throughout college, focusing his attention on what he loves the most. With determination, discipline, and love, he realizes his truest passion and shares it with others for many years to come. Skip's Dharma is a touching story that encourages children to explore what their own special gifts might be.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Louis, Jane S (illustratore). Neuware - In a heartwarming tale set against the backdrop of a harsh winter, a family opens their home to create a sanctuary for ladybugs, turning their living space into a beacon of warmth, love, and safety for these tiny creatures and themselves. As the story of their kindness and respect for nature spreads throughout their community, it inspires neighbors and friends to consider how they can support wildlife during difficult times. The narrative culminates in a serene moment between mother and child as they sit by the indoor habitat, reflecting on their journey. This simple act of necessity evolves into a profound lesson on empathy, responsibility, and the deep connections between all living beings. The story encapsulates the essence of compassion and community spirit, leaving readers with a renewed appreciation for the small, often overlooked acts of kindness that can have a ripple effect, fostering a greater harmony with the natural world.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - I Don't Know! is an interactive story where readers and listeners learn that everyone has things we they don't know, and it can be fun to embrace curiosity. Saying the phrase out loud in different tones builds an empowered feeling where 'I don't know' becomes an exciting place to start. Truly geared towards those reading to young readers, we get to build a connection through our shared unknowns on our lifelong journeys of learning. This inspirational read has a space for readers to draw in how they'll change the world by following their curiosities.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Thomas, Zoe E (illustratore). Neuware - An illustrated memoir of a young girl, coming of age in the US South, moving to the city with her family as they weather the changes brought by the TVA, the Great Depression, World War II, and post war life, including achieving higher education and witnessing the civil rights movement.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - After a tragic accident left Katrina Graham orphaned as a young child, her grandfather and great aunt took her in. Together they raised her on the family's massive estate-an estate promised to be hers one day. So, who knew her grandfather would arrange in his will for her to marry Michael Bennett, a total stranger, before she could claim her inheritance Or that her marriage would expose a family secret that would threaten her happiness and her life Michael was a rancher, born and bred, and his first objective after hearing Katrina's predicament had been to help her retain her birthright. But after a passionate embrace on their wedding night, Michael realizes he wants much more. When a series of mysterious happenings leave Katrina alone and injured in the woods, Michael embarks on a mission to find the culprit and protect her at all costs. But will he be able to save her in time from a determined abductor And when she learns the truth that he's been hiding, can she forgive him Or will it be too late.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What if your whole life was like a badly written play Asinine plot, tedious dialogue, poorly paced performance, dreadful costumes. Would you walk out of the theater, orstay until the final curtain call, hoping it would get better This is the kind of decision our protagonist must make as she grapples with and chronicles her messy and lopsided life, from preadolescence to senior citizen, in a captivating memoir that often reads like a novel. Scenes From a Misbegotten Life features fascinating characters, bizarre events, impossible situations, even a bit of suspense. It takes the reader from the crooked streets of Greenwich Village to the Greek Isles, from the garish colors of Hollywood Boulevard to the ancient ruins of Rome. But this book is far from fiction. Rather it is a ruthlessly candid case history of a woman whose life has been marred by mental illness in various and surprising ways, not only as a sufferer herself but as witness to the struggles of similarly afflicted family members and friends. This is the kind of sickness that can be as plain as day, but just as often is subtle, insidious, and invisible to outsiders. Yet it plagues millions of our friends and neighbors. Perhaps it is time to take it out of the closet. Scenes From a Misbegotten Life pulls back the curtain and offers a vivid glimpse of what it looks like and feels like to wrestle with this condition on a daily basis.\*\*\*The thrill of getting her first transistor radio, flipping baseball cards with the boys on the block, chalking up the sidewalk to play hopscotch with the girls, watching I Love Lucy and Leave It to Beaver on a black and whiteTV. Just some of the fond recollections prized by a child of 1950s-era New York City. Victoria Maiden was raised in a solid working-class neighborhood in the Bronx, at a time when America's future looked so innocent, so full of possibilities. The first member of her family to attend college, she looked forward to a career in publishing, law, or academia. But Fate had other plans, as painstakingly revealed in the pages of this unusual memoir. Today she lives by herself less than fifteen minutes from where she grew up, surrounded by books, music, and memories.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Journey to the Inner Light: The Life and Musical Voyage of Jay Chattaway, Star Trek, Jazz, and Film Composer is the story of the twentieth-century Emmy Award-winning American composer behind the scores of hundreds of beloved Star Trek television episodes. Jay rose from humble beginnings in southwestern Pennsylvania, where he grew up along the banks of the Monongahela River, simultaneously discovering his talent for music and his love of the open water. This passion for the aquatic-seen in his naval career and his adventures sailing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans-blends seamlessly with his passion for composing original compositions and film scores.In Journey to the Inner Light, the author celebrates Jay's successes and, at the same time, reveals some of the challenges he faces as he moves through five decades of the music industry. She also opens a window into his private life for a three-dimensional portrait. Additionally, Journey to the Inner Light explores the creative process as Jay attempts to answer the question most asked of him: 'Where does the music come from '.