Iuniverse apr 2018 (11 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Why did General Gordon remain in Khartoum What really happened at the Battle of Abu Klea How and why did King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary and Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, actually die Who was Jack the Ripper And why was Oscar Wilde provoked into suing Lord Queensberry For the first time, convincing answers to these and many other historical questions are answered inthe memoirs of Colonel Jasper Speedicut.Speaking on behalf of the Faversham family, I can assure you that this book is an appalling travesty of the truth! A E W MasonJudging from this memoir, the British Empire was coloured pink on the map for a very good reason. Alfred Kinsey.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - For author Mike Honeycutt, theres nothing more exciting than a remote trip with great scenery. In Mike Honeycutts World of Hunting and Fishing, he shares a travelogue that speaks to his passion for traveling the world to exotic locales to hunt and fish for unusual animal species.Based on his extensive travel experiences, Honeycutt narrates stories from all over the world on all continents. From the savannas of northern Cameroon to the jungles of southern Cameroon, and from the mountains of the Rocky Mountains in the United States, to a Himalayan tahr hunt in the mountains of New Zealand, he describes an array of real-life experiences and excursions. He tells about bird hunting in Argentina, turkey hunting in Old Mexico, and looking for the Gobi Argali Sheep in Mongolia.From airplanes to snowmobiles, to boats, horses, jeeps, four-wheelers, and pickups, Honeycutt has traversed the world experiencing an array of terrain, cultures, religions, food, and personalities. He offers insights into his travel in Mike Honeycutts World of Hunting and Fishing.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book is about a forty-five-year-old man who left his wife of twenty-three years, his four children, and his home to volunteer in the US Army during World War II. It is about Florence, his wife, who not only shouldered the responsibility of their home, paying the bills on a small income, but also worked as a volunteer Red Cross nurses aide for two days a week, a volunteer at the Red Cross headquarters in Carmel, New York, for two days a week, and later as head of the Red Cross Special Services at the Red Cross headquarters. It is also about a family coping with my fathers absence and waiting for his return. It is about his expressions of love in his v-mail and airmail letters for his little son, his teenage daughter, and two adult children. Finally, it is also about the small village of Brewster, fifty two miles north of New York City, where this soldier and patriot, my father, was raised and acquired the values that guided his life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this, the eleventh part of our story, Isabella continues her inner struggle to come to terms with her trauma. And in this she receives help, which she would not have expected or looked for, if help it proves to be. The witchs coven at Farthings Well has been destroyed, and those who have survived the attack must look to themselves and one another if the ancient curse against the Tillington dynasty is to be fulfilled, and the cruel death of Jane Mary finally avenged. Within the Tillington family, Victoria learns news from Rebecca, which she must keep from her brother, Michael. Meanwhile, Michael has his own issues to resolve regarding his romantic future, and in this regard it is Keith of all people who provides unwitting inspiration and brings Michaels dilemma into sharp focus. Sandra Fox makes the ultimate statement regarding her frustration and unhappiness with her life, and only timely intervention by her sister Emma prevents a terrible tragedy. Percival at last seeks revenge for the wrongs done against him by the people from the temple, and Percival, who has been at pains to simplify his own romantic life, finds that in matters of love there are no simple answers. It is late winter in the small village of Middlewapping, and those who live around the village green must prepare themselves and their lives as best they can for the coming of spring and the birth of the new year.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Open the Eyes of My Heart: Embracing the Joys of Everyday Miracles tells the story of the authors life, beginning with her experiencewhen she was only three years oldof surviving a life-threatening accident and living to tell others about her encounter with Jesus. This incident shaped her faith and led her down the path of sharing with others the changes she felt in her life because of the grace of God.The author, Jodie M. Chappuis, writes her account so that readers can hear her talking to them directly. Reading the story of her life in Open the Eyes of My Heart brings her voice to life in the same way that her students in confirmation classes or her clients sitting in their chairs as she works on styling their hair have experienced her gift for telling the story of her life.Open the Eyes of My Heart: Embracing the Joys of Everyday Miracles begins with one little girls life-extending encounter with Jesus and then tells how his grace touches daily life in joyous and miraculous ways. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dedicated to military and those in service. You see a friend or a stranger, and they are sufferingand perhaps you think, 'If only I could tell them the secret of what I knowthen they could be healed.' Diana Lynn Rogers wrote this book for that very reason: She wants others to rediscover hope by coming to know the Lord in ways they have never imagined. She shares how she's overcome challenges and tragedies by relying on the Lord's strength. God alone was with her during these times, and He never left her side. The insights she shares from her amazing journey will help youdevelop a stronger bond with the Heavenly Fatherfind strength in the Lord to overcome setbacks and obstacleskeep your focus on God during troubling timesresist temptation from the devil. Throughout the book, Rogers shares lessons from her journey of self-discoveryone that included finding out that she was a twin torn from her family, suffering a debilitating accident, and losing a marriage. Join the author as she shares hard-won lessons and looks to Scripture and the Lord to find wisdom from her Days of Plunder. Diana has shared some of her most intimate and painful life experiences as she has come to know God in greater ways and become an overcomer in the midst of crisis. She shares how she has walked through tragedies, turning them into triumph by the strength of God in her midst. She has experienced personally, and worked directly with those in crisis as both a caregiver and on crisis emergency management teams. She has a keen understanding of pain and losses as she has walked through much of life's trials personally. Her greatest desire is to give back to those who are hurting and broken to see them overcome as well as experience God, while finding peace and rest in the storms of life. Available to speak.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Gold! The discovery of gold in the rocks on Rainy Lake in 1893 shattered the peace of a remote Ojibwe village in northern Minnesota. Newspapers enthusiastically raved about the gold strike and about the beauty of Rainy Lake, calling it one of the loveliest of northern lakes. The Rainy Lake tribes face the challenges of a booming population and a changing culture.They also face the challenge of changing lake levels when a dam is built to power King Eds paper mill. Summer visitors falling in love with the majestic beauty of the unspoiled wilderness begin building fancy houses on land that had been freely accessed by the Ojibwe people.Authentic newspaper articles chronicle the history of Dove Island and the lives of two young Ojibwe girls trying to survive between two cultures. Maggie Sha Sha, the granddaughter of King Billy, chief of the Black Bay tribe, is outgoing and adventurous. Her friend Little Star is quiet and shy. When one friend marries and moves to Duluth, Minnesota, they keep their friendship alive through letters and newspaper clippings.The majestic beauty of Rainy Lake, as well as the outdoor activities, continue to attract generations of both summer and winter visitors.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The game is in play, and pieces are being moved quickly on the worlds board. Master Lord Banshee has once again escaped imprisonment and is stealthily moving against Tael. Because he has lost his hold on the realms to the east of the Shederiallis Mountains, he should be attempting to change his strategy. But why isnt he Priestess Dementhal, the newly-appointed guardian of Dragon-kind, wants an answer to that question as she leads a group to find and keep weapons of the Mage War from Lord Banshee. That same question is on the minds of others who have taken the realms of Tael away from Lord Banshees lackeys and pushed the gualu to seek safety elsewhere. Another priestess who knows an artifact may weaken Lord Banshees powers returns with her sister to the Dark Keep to find what should never have been created. After they are joined by a huntmaster and a group of companions skilled in both war and magic, they must face many obstacles that leave them wondering if their time will run out before the dark lord destroys Tael.Catlorian IV: Fire Gap Keep follows adventurers into darkness to find an artifact that they can only hope will stop a dark master on a vengeful journey.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Billy Crains father went missing without a trace almost a year ago. When Billy is rescued from a pit by the village Hermit, he discovers the Hermit knows where his father is. Theres another world involved called Palithion. The Hermit takes Billy and his two friends to aid in his quest to awaken the sleeping wizard and help in the search of Billys father. There, they experience many adventures, encounter danger and see many wonders. Can they wake the sleeping wizard Can Billy find his father is this vast new world.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Often, appraisals of water rights use inappropriate valuation approaches and methods resulting in flawed conclusions of value.The book is written in a simple, straight-forward manner with numerous examples. Non-economists should find it particularly valuable. Lawyers will find it invaluable as a reference before they reach the courtroom. The book is written in a logical manner beginning with the physical characteristics of water, the institutional rules such as water right laws, economic theory related to valuing water rights, and 14 case studies where various economic valuation approaches and methods have been applied.Topics covered include:The economic framework for valuing water rights (i.e., supply, demand, consumer welfare, and cost-benefit analysis);Traditional approaches and methods used in valuing water rights;Approaches and methods employed for valuing water rights assuming an economics framework; andMethods for estimating the marginal benefits and costs of water rights 308 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Often, appraisals of water rights use inappropriate valuation approaches and methods resulting in flawed conclusions of value.The book is written in a simple, straight-forward manner with numerous examples. Non-economists should find it particularly valuable. Lawyers will find it invaluable as a reference before they reach the courtroom. The book is written in a logical manner beginning with the physical characteristics of water, the institutional rules such as water right laws, economic theory related to valuing water rights, and 14 case studies where various economic valuation approaches and methods have been applied.Topics covered include:The economic framework for valuing water rights (i.e., supply, demand, consumer welfare, and cost-benefit analysis);Traditional approaches and methods used in valuing water rights;Approaches and methods employed for valuing water rights assuming an economics framework; andMethods for estimating the marginal benefits and costs of water rightsLibri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 308 pp. Englisch.…