Iuniverse jan 2010 (19 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Underwater explorer and journalist Eric Rayner hasn't written a word since his wife Sara died almost one year ago. Instead, he's been drowning in self-pity and alcohol since the crash of the Boeing 747 that took Sara's life and that of 237 others. A marine biologist, she was traveling to Raja Ampat in Indonesia to study the sea life. It was the sea that cemented Eric and Sara's relationship.Now, Eric only drinks and sleeps. But when Proteus Marine Research contacts him, he is intrigued. Th is mysterious marine research foundation located in Vero Beach, Florida, was founded by sixty-six-year-old Thomas Chandley, a cryptozoologist. Although skeptical, Eric learns about Chandley's unique connection to his late wife, and he agrees to become part of the Neptune project that will explore what might be the lost city of Atlantis.As Eric fi nds himself once again thrust beneath the surface of the sea in search of adventure among the diverse coral reefs, he learns that the real adventure lies in finding himself. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Shifting interests, he glances over to Cheri's direction. This sweet face that has graced his coveted presence for so many years. He recalls to mind a series of their firsts. Their first glance, first dance, first kiss. The first time he had ever introduced a meaningful female to his mother, his beloved parents. And so soon into their relationship. Their first date, where he looked at her that way, vowing to make an honest woman of her someday. The night that he did. It made his heart sail to remember these moments that were special to his life. He had developed a keen affection for her. There was just something about her way that forced his hand in that manner. She was exceptional to him. And, though most days he kept this close chested, he knew it. Didn't even mind allowing it to shine through on occasion. She deserved it, he confirmed.'You ready to go ' He finally confessed through the gritted teeth of his hard won, and, well worn articulation. 'I'd like to be early. And, I know how you like to be in time, and, not on time. Well, I need this to go well tonight. So, do you think that you can do that for me '.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In times previous, managers were respected and idealized by those in the political, economic, and societal circles of our country. Employees felt a sense of trust in their managers, and managers a sense of duty to their employees. That feeling has largely dissipated. An increasing number of books, magazine articles, and newspaper columns have been written denigrating the managerial profession, blaming the average manager for the distrust in our political institutions, the collapse of our economic system, and the stresses in our societal compositions. It is not right, it is not accurate, and it is not fair.The Good Manager: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century Managerpresents the six key attributes of a good manager. The most important attribute - the one that will most likely determine your success or failure as a manager - is the ability to be a good person, one who lives a decent and honorable life, who is incredibly kindhearted, controls the most destructive human emotions, tells the truth, does what's right, and always looks for the good along the road of life. The Good Manager teaches the fundamentals of management by illustrating how a decent and honorable person can move along the intellectual/moral spectrum to become a good manager. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - For years, the inhabitants of Prali, a small Italian mountain town near the French border, lived in peace. They believed that danger would never come to them. However, deep within a mountain cave, a one-of-a-kind dragon feasts on rats and mice living within the cave. While he grows, he discovers this is not enough. He craves the taste of cow, oxen, and humans.The last of his kind, the dragon launches a brutal attack on the people of Prali. After the terrorizing havoc of the dragon. Bernard, a young Franciscan monk; Mary, a misplaced English girl; and the arrogant knight Leonardo. Join forces to eliminate the dragon and bring peace to the people of Prali.Only the courage and strength of the three dragon hunters will save the world from destruction. As they travel through the mysterious forests, and deep caverns of the region. They discover the secrets of the hidden lair and an underworld that time has forgotten. They journey to the farthest reaches of the dragon's lair to face their ultimate destiny. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This is a novel about a boy named Robert Fry who barged into Joshua Buckly's life uninvited. He just kept bugging him until Joshua let him follow him home. Since day one, this kid thought he could change everything with a can-do attitude and a smile on his face. Joshua didn't know where he came from or how he ended up in his town, but he's thankful he did.Joshua's parents were divorced, his mother was a drunk, and his brother just came around when he wasn't angry at the world. The town always seemed to have minor problems. He thought things were never going to change. Soon enough, this boy did miracles that Joshua couldn't believe anyone could do. Day after day, things happened but nobody had faith in Robert until he did the impossible. He was the town prodigy, changed the lives of many people, and even brought romance into Joshua's life. No one thought that it was possible, least of all, Joshua Buckly. This is his story. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Saving The KIds A Grandmother's Story details the journey one couple took to prevent their young grandchildren from being destroyed as a result of parental abuse and drug addition. With a mother's drug addiction spiraling out of control and an abusive father on the run from the law, the children were heading on a downward spiral of constant moves and disruption destined to ruin their lives.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As the twentieth century turned to the twenty-first, there was a civil war raging in the toy train hobby between those who ran and/or collected O-gauge toy trains. The icon of the hobby, Lionel LLC, was being challenged by an upstart company, Mike's Train House (MTH), for the minds, hearts and pocketbooks of those in the hobby or just beginning in it. This was a war being fought by more disinformation, innuendo, or out-right lies than either of the 2000 or 2004 political campaigns. The skirmishes and battles of this war would be fought out in some of the darnedest places and in the strangest of ways.The people of Palatine County and Snyder's Corners are back, this time it is those on the other side of the tracks. When Bill and Amy Weaver inherit a rare, one-of-a-kind toy train locomotive they are targeted by two of Snyder's Corners' wealthy collectors who will do anything, legal or otherwise, to obtain this valuable addition to their collection. If they can't buy it then maybe they will have to kill for it.Railroad (Double) Crossing is an inside look at the toy train hobby and the collectors who make up a large group of those involved in it. If you thought toy trains were just kid's toys, think again.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Enter the biblically historic world of Simon of Cyrene, where a world of grief, revenge, and Dennis Patrick Slattery and tender devotion awaits. There, families are torn apart, marauding soldiers enact their violent ways, and random events suddenly disrupt life. Along this journey there will be encounters with Pontius Pilate, Veronica, Mary, and the sons of Simon, Rufus and Alexander, as they seek to grasp the mystery of a compassionate Nazarene, serenely putting into practice the kingdom of God. Forced to carry the cross of Jesus, Simon of Cyrene, a little known biblical figure, reluctantly yields to his task. At the same time, Simon struggles with personal loss and a fiery desire for revenge. In Simon's story, the vulnerability of our own journeys is laid bare as we cross paths with a simple wooden cross and a redemptive twist of fate. In Simon's Crossing, this ordinary man, from Cyrene, steps boldly out of the pages of the Bible. He senses that his own life depends on the Nazarene staggering just ahead of him. Persuaded by sacrificial love, we too discover what it is like to cross over into the imaginal power of a story well-told, where salvation lies close at hand. Simon's story compels us to carry on as well. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As the moments pass, Aolene begins second-guessing his incantations. Has he done something wrong He has his doubts, right up until the moment he sees it, the bright fire that shoots out from the perimeter of the bloodstained circle, causing the wizard to turn away, hoping its great intensity will not blind him. As the flames begin to dissolve, the demon comes into focus, and the entire room brightens up in a fluorescent orange glow. This beast's eyes are generating all this light; they are like that of fire. From its mouth, foams a thick black smoke. It is the size and shape of a man, except that its skin is covered in scales, and its body is encased in something resembling dried mud. The demon's hands are webbed and long claws stretch out inches from the tips of its fingers. There are grey bat-shaped wings sprouting from its back, easily crossing the sphere-shaped markings on the floor beneath it . the demon appears to have no teeth, but this is only until it smiles, focusing in on its captor. Aolene takes in the fear, noticing its pointed fangs. They are the only thing in this room that sparkle. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Adorably uptight society girl Cassandra Whitney has life all figured out. That is until she meets movie star playboy, Jonny Duponi, her nightmare guy. Jonny keeps showing up at unexpected moments as he finds himself undeniably interested in Cassie. He allows himself to be drawn into her world. The dazzling star woos her friends and family until she's the only one left to win over.Will Cassie, a pedigreed member of New York Society, give in to temptation and allow some spontaneity to make its way into her very smoothly-run life She ends up learning more about herself than she ever expected to as Jonny turns out to be the ideal teacher. But can Cassie turn her nightmare guy into her dream man Stay tuned to see if the party boy can be satisfied forever with an audience of one.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Olivia St. James sobs as Jake Lance, her boyfriend of two years, leaves Arizona to play football on a full scholarship for a college in Alabama. She's not sure how she is going to handle the pain of a long-distance relationship; saying goodbye to Jake is the most difficult moment of her life. Both Olivia and Jake believe their love will survive this test, and that one day they will be together forever.Olivia, too, embarks on her own passage of self-discovery. Leading a self-described sheltered life, she spreads her wings and leaves the comforts of home to attend college in Indiana. But during her first week on campus, Olivia encounters something she isn't looking for-Blake Carmichael, a handsome professor at her new university.When Jake unexpectedly visits Olivia during a free weekend, the two must come to terms with their relationship. Olivia wonders if Jake can sense her growing attraction for Blake. And, Jake has something serious that he must discuss with Olivia. Will their love endure.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Wrinkles, Waistlines, and Wet Pants is an irreverent look at aging. Fashion, self -improvement and social etiquette are thrown out the window in this hilarious book that disregards good taste and dignity. The author disproves the theory that fifty is the new thirty with anecdotes, some of them actually true.Existence after fifty, according to Jeanne Kraus, is fraught with peril from lifethreatening underwear to homeowners' associations. Lifestyle activities are recommended, along with full schedules of doctor visits. Humiliation lurks at every corner with shotgun makeup interventions, bodily function failures, and swiss cheese memory. Condom trees, risqué photos found in a laundry mound, and DNA-tainted ornaments all have their part in this series of incidents.Jeanne includes advice for those aging ne'er do-wells who hope to make it to the pearly gates eventually. And even though this book will not change you in any way, there is something for everyone in Wrinkles, Waistlines, and Wet Pants. Even self-help junkies will be delighted with the three insightful but useless surveys.Wrinkles, Waistbands, and Wet Pants was wittily written by Jeanne Kraus, and illustrated by her sister, Diana Arneson, both having experienced wrinkles, expanding waistlines, and wet pants.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An Adventure that Spans Time and the Sea from the South Coast of Maine to the Lands Behind the Northern Lights Sim Spotswood decides not to keep his after school appointment with Dr. McCreedy to get his teeth straightened. Instead he wanders to the clam flats where Lost River meets the sea and where a Viking ship, unearthed from the silt of a thousand years, sits like the skeleton of a dragon in its cofferdam. Sim discovers buried in the sand, a small medallion the size of a half dollar. That he should be the one to find it is no accident. At least Dr. Asneath Plever of the Smithsonian doesn't think so. Nor does Winifred Hazel Chit, the Witch of thunderhead Cliff who has waited one hundred and eleven years for Sim to undertake the adventure that now unfolds. As more of the medallions appear Sim encounters other searchers including Splitface and Gold-Tipped-Smith who know the power of the Starlight Medallions and want them for themselves. Sim, who has never known his father, lies at night on the widows walk of his home with his dog, Walter, watching the celestial canopy, waiting for a shooting star upon which he can make his wish, the same wish he has made every night for a long as he has known the words of the wishing verse. Now as he travels with the Starlight Medallions to places where no one has gone before, it seems that wish may come true.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sixty-year-old Rodger McCauly is devastated when he learns that he has contracted tuberculosis and has only one year to live. Determined to fulfill his lifelong dream of sailing to Tahiti, he embarks on the voyage abandoning his twenty-seven-year mortgage brokering business, his wife Irene, and his three grown children.He purchases a thirty-one-foot Tahiti ketch, the Sea Witch, from fifty-eight-year-old Helen Davis, an experienced sailor. After learning that Rodger has little experience sailing, Helen volunteers to become the boat's skipper. A widow, Helen seeks adventure and has always desired to travel to Tahiti.As Helen teaches Rodger the intricacies of sailing, they begin to form a relationship far deeper than skipper and mate. On their runaway adventure to Tahiti, Rodger and Helen must navigate not only the threats of the sea and the weather, but also the details surrounding his failing relationship with Irene. With their new crew member, a stray dog named Bilgee, Rodger and Helen hope their love can survive the impossible.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -While traveling with children of any age, what parent hasn't heard 'I'm hungry!' 'I'm bored!' 'Are we there YET ' In the guidebook Travel Buddy and the Crazy Sombrero, an experienced international traveler and veteran parent provides a collection of helpful hints and practical tips to ensure every parent is prepared for their next fantastic vacation. In the first of a series of guides tailored to help parents navigate successfully through many of the world's most enchanting travel destinations, Jennifer Burgess and her son-also known as Travel Buddy-offer expert advice and entertaining anecdotes that prepare every traveler for the joys and pitfalls that occur when leaving home. Travelers will learn specifically how to: Create a destination planning questionnaire Establish a travel budget Acquire a passport and receive the proper vaccinations Pack efficiently Choose the right souvenirs The valuable information included in Travel Buddy and the Crazy Sombrero will help both the seasoned and novice vacationer avoid travel nightmares and create lasting memories instead. 128 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -If you have recently joined the growing ranks of nonbelievers, you may be wondering where to go next. What do you leave behind when you abandon religion Is atheism and agnosticism a spiritual dead-end How do you find meaning, morality, and spiritual satisfaction in a world without God Going Godless takes a look at spirituality redefined within the material world around us, the world we know exists. Whether you are atheist, agnostic, deist, or simply don't subscribe to any existing religion, you are faced with going through life without a rule book handed down by God. Going Godless does not provide you with a rule book, but rather an important perspective for writing your own. 276 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -_________Highlights________________________ This book is written for everyone. However, it will not be for everyone. It is written for couples who have a desire to commit, recommit, strengthen, unify, and maintain a spiritually guided relationship. The following provides a summary of the book's contents: 4 Mate Type Indicators: (Soul Mate \* Play Mate \* Date Mate \* Room Mate) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 12 Week Relationship Analysis For You & Your Honey (7 Category Analysis & 270 Rating Areas) Category I - His/Her Love For You (40 rating areas) Category II - Intimate Viajes (25 rating areas) Category III - Family Matters (25 rating areas) Category IV - Respect For You & Others (50 rating areas) Category V - Communication (40 rating areas) Category VI - Employment & Money Matters (40 rating areas) Category VII - General Matters (50 rating areas) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 12 Week/ 7 Category Relationship Analysis Journal \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 12 Week Time Management Analysis \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 30 Time Management Suggestions \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 102 Rendezvous Ideas \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Daily Rendezvous Planner/Calendar \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Bible Counsel (10 Bible Couples & Over 110 Bible Scriptures) 436 pp. Englisch. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -While traveling with children of any age, what parent hasn't heard 'I'm hungry!' 'I'm bored!' 'Are we there YET ' In the guidebook Travel Buddy and the Crazy Sombrero, an experienced international traveler and veteran parent provides a collection of helpful hints and practical tips to ensure every parent is prepared for their next fantastic vacation. In the first of a series of guides tailored to help parents navigate successfully through many of the world's most enchanting travel destinations, Jennifer Burgess and her son-also known as Travel Buddy-offer expert advice and entertaining anecdotes that prepare every traveler for the joys and pitfalls that occur when leaving home. Travelers will learn specifically how to: Create a destination planning questionnaire Establish a travel budget Acquire a passport and receive the proper vaccinations Pack efficiently Choose the right souvenirs The valuable information included in Travel Buddy and the Crazy Sombrero will help both the seasoned and novice vacationer avoid travel nightmares and create lasting memories instead.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 128 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -If you have recently joined the growing ranks of nonbelievers, you may be wondering where to go next. What do you leave behind when you abandon religion Is atheism and agnosticism a spiritual dead-end How do you find meaning, morality, and spiritual satisfaction in a world without God Going Godless takes a look at spirituality redefined within the material world around us, the world we know exists. Whether you are atheist, agnostic, deist, or simply don't subscribe to any existing religion, you are faced with going through life without a rule book handed down by God. Going Godless does not provide you with a rule book, but rather an important perspective for writing your own.Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 276 pp. Englisch.…