Iuniverse jun 2010 (75 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Everyman Poet provides an exceptional look through the eyes and mind of author Jeffrey M. Russo, inviting you to join in his personal experiences, thoughts, and emotions. These are all heartfelt tales of people, beauty, love, and humanity that he has encountered throughout his life and travels. Some of his poetry will make you laugh, while others will take your emotions to the depth of sadness. These poems aim to provide you with an overall sense of happiness as you read through the pages of Russo's life. With Every Second That I Can I hold her face within my hands In the darkness of night and tell Her that I love her like no other. I look into her eyes to see a Youth riddled by my heart and Watch a love tinted in sorrow And a strength I've never seen before. The silence that falls on my words, I understand all too clearly with My mind, but my heart just doesn't Want to let go. For she is beauty and perfection To me, and one day I'll have To watch her leave, until then Though I'll love her with every Second that I can.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - How does a business create strong brand loyalty when there is so much competition for customers' attention and needs In Belonging Experiences, author Jean-Piere Lacroix explores the trends that impact how consumers connect with products and services while outlining a new model for brand engagement based on more than thirty years of leveraging the power of design thinking.The strategies outlined in Belonging Experiences provide businesses with easy-to-understand tools that lay the groundwork for a successful brand-engagement initiative. With timely examples and case studies to illustrate key points, Lacroix introduces the Beginning Experience concept that can unleash the full potential of advocates for brands, allowing for greater visibility and loyalty through third party endorsements and referrals.By understanding how consumer needs are evolving, creating an experience to meet these needs, leveraging technology, establishing an employee value proposition, and engaging employees to live the brand promise, businesses can create a successful experience for their brand that will truly resonate and connect with consumers and positively impact the organization's bottom line.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Ann Millan shares the story of how she helped her daughter, Robin, move past the many challenges of severe autism in Autism-Believe in the Future. Her first goal was simple; she wanted to stop the screaming, running, and self-injurious behaviors that her daughter exhibited.For ten years, Ann was told by professionals that she needed to accept Robin's disabilities. Not one to give up in the face of adversity, Ann finally found quality professionals to help her. Ann knew education and therapies were Robin's priority, but self-image and socialization became her focus. Ann also knew Robin's inappropriate behaviors were unacceptable in society. Ann and her husband, Bob, became Robin's case managers and Robin progressed beyond their wildest dreams.Autism is not a one-size-fits-all disability, so focusing on just one intervention did not lead Robin to successful adulthood. Many steps had to be taken along the way to get her successfully to her goal! Parents and autism professionals must work together, developing quality support and services that are cost-effective-so we can all believe in the future for our children.Today, Robin has two jobs, lives in her own condominium, drives her own car, and is a part of her community. This is her story.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this soul-searching memoir, Possibilities: A Search for Personal Liberation, Dr. Ronald J. Sheehy, highly respected scientist, teacher and educator, unlocks the door to personal liberation. The key, he observes, is to think critically - to examine, to explore, to question, and to have the courage of your convictions. The memoir is an examination of these principles in his life - the contributions of his parents, his alma mater, Morehouse College, and significant mentors.The civil rights movement provides a backdrop to his firsthand account of the importance of this transition for his generation. His commentary on the leadership and philosophy of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, President of Morehouse College, provides insight into the philosophical underpinnings that inspired and motivated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Morehouse alumnus.His journey from a curious kid, interested in scientific things, to a respected molecular biologist, is an inspiring story of determination and triumph against obstacles and challenges. He discovers the path to transforming the mind - to probe, to inquire - is a spiritual quest to fulfill God's plan to discover the mysteries of nature and the universe.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Small Orbs of brilliant light, Mystical Mount Shasta, Aquarian Age schools inthe center of the Universe, interdimensional travel, and the survival of the humanrace are just the beginning. Join Forest Waters and Aurora Collins in this visionary adventure.Are you really ready to find out \* Find out who the Ancient Brotherhood of Light consists of, and what theircritical mission at this pivotal moment of time in Earth¿s history is.\* Learn what part dreams play in activating our super-conscious awareness, andwhen the past and the future become the present.\* See where the evidence that Earth has been visited and populated by beingsfrom other star systems is, and who they were.\* Why are small Orbs of brilliant light appearing to many all over the planet atthis time \* How should we be preparing for the coming great shift The Cosmic Clock isticking.Find out as Forest and Aurora enter a secret portal and travel interdimensionally to the great schools of light, where Aquarian Age keys are safeguarded.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Land of Opportunity and Other Fictions is a collection of related short stories that tell of a time long gone, when immigrants from Slavic countries arrived in America on boats in droves. Told in intimate detail, these stories portray the families who settled in the coal regions of Pennsylvania and the hardships that they endured as their communities grew to become burgeoning towns full of families. Times were tough as they forged their way in the new country. To many immigrants, America was not the land of opportunity. Many died because of the coal mines. Many died of influenza, but more than that, they found themselves fighting a war where the European soldiers against whom they fought were often family from their native countries.Among the stories are many memorable characters, like Nicholas Noble, the interpreter and mediator between the captain and the passengers on the Carpathia, a ship that brought many immigrants from Eastern Europe to America. The ship is notable in that it saved the few survivors of the sinking of the SS Titanic from the cold northern seas. In the end, the Carpathia was destroyed by German torpedoes, and Nicolas Noble along with it.Through these heartfelt and vivid stories, the experiences of the Eastern European immigrants and life in the coal towns of Pennsylvania will come to life.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In 1889, a young boy receives a complete set of handmade golf clubs from his father's friend, the 'Patriarch of Golf,' Old Tom Morris. The clubs, imbued with seemingly mystical powers, are passed down through the ensuing generations of the MacCoren family.In 1962, Ian MacCoren qualifies for the British Open Championship using these very clubs. While others scoff at the use of such ancient implements, given the evolution of golf technology, Ian's game makes believers of the golf world. Opponents like Gary Player and Arnold Palmer test the youth's steely nerves as he attempts to accomplish the impossible and win the British Open Championship as an unknown amateur. Even as Ian shocks the world on the golf course, family tragedy and personal disaster offer additional obstacles in Ian's quest for the 'Claret Jug.'Discover the birth and evolution of golf, the inception and development of the British Open Championship, and grab a front row spot in the gallery for the dramatic conclusion of Claret Dreams. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Every parent dreads the moment when his or her child gets behind the wheel for the first time. We wonder if they will make the right decisions, embrace safety rules, and look out for others. But with the right kind of driver's education comes knowledge that can last a lifetime.Linda Azarela is a certified driving instructor who has taught thousands of teenagers and adults both in the classroom and behind the wheel for over twenty-five years. For petrified, stressed parents who wish they had a reference book and a dual-control brake while teaching their children how to drive, or for teenagers who want a fun and easy way to learn the basics of driving, Azarela shares an entertaining step-by-step guidebook that combines catchy rhymes and special methods with practical information while educating drivers how to¿ decipher traffic signs, lights, and roadway markings¿ park perpendicular, parallel, on a hill, and at an angle¿ make proper left, right, and three-point turns and left turnabouts¿ pass other cars safely¿ prepare for emergencies.For those ready to leave their fears at the side of the road and drive confidently, this guidebook shares easy ways to cope with the age-old predicament of learning how to drive and-most importantly-survive.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Take a walk with a man named Ben C. Benson as he travels down the old, winding, dirt road of life and death. Mr. Benson has thirteen appointments that he must arrive at on time. He meets a man named Mr. Parks, and together they travel a road that nobody knows about; a road of life vs. death, a road of creation vs. destruction, a road of love vs. hate, a winding road of GOD vs. Satan.Walk down the same road that leads you from antiquity and into the future.Will Mr. Parks escape from his past and does Mr. Benson hold the key to his future Together they walk down the old, winding, dirt road; all the way from the Garden of Eden, onto the Great Pyramid in Egypt, and into the futuristic Earth in the year 2020. Some people say, 'The past will repeat itself.' If this is true, then what does the future hold for Mr. Benson and Mr. Parks Take a walk down the old, winding, dirt road with the thirteen appointments in time. Sojourn with Mr. Benson and Mr. Parks to find out the truth of what lies upon the road of life. The question is my friend: 'Do you want to know the truth '. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book was especially written for spiritual people on a spiritual journey that are receptive to a little poetic philosophy along the way. People that are drowning in a sea of false accusations, riding high in the saddle but can't stand the horse, have big money but low self esteem, living in sin and enjoying every moment, or living right but feeling bad can personally relate to many of the poems in this book. People that are in the throes of affliction but refuse to surrender, this book will become your amen corner while provoking reflection and deep thought. When the big party is over and all your fair-weather guests are gone - this book helps clean up the aftermath. The scrapes, scratches, and healed wounds of life inspired the author to poetically encourage and guide readers through the emotional swampland of tomorrow and fear no evil. These poems do not imply that the road is not rocky and the sky is not cloudy nor will the sun brighten your every day. This book is not intended to eradicate your storms but only to become your umbrella. with only a couple microscopic leaks.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Who is the author Just one of the trillion plus members of humanity who has placed her footprint on the Earth, to stand toe-to-toe with centuries of Earth's past and present successful, famous and infamous inhabitants. Hmm, who judged their competence We are who we are, and no one knows us better than we ourselves. But, do we actually know who we are Why we are Who we think we are She wonders.Why does she love to write in a form not universally accepted-Poetry She doesn't know. She doesn't write as the poets of old. She writes for today, her day and age, hoping her efforts will be received in the spirit in which they are delivered. Be assured, her words have been painstakingly chosen. They set a tone of pathos and humor to cajole, inspire, teach, challenge. Some poems are controversial; offered not to provoke, but to stimulate thought, awaken souls, tweak minds, set aflame every reader's imagination, stir emotions, share life experiences, offer fresh points of view.Come, journey with her; see if she lives up to her own personal writing motto:'Plant seeds and keep the blossoms in bloom. Challenge! Entertain! Educate!'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - For many business owners, navigating a path to success can be compared to walking through a minefield. New business owners - as well as those operating mature businesses - often face unexpected problems at every bend in the road. Confronting these challenges need not be as fraught with worry and confusion as it may appear. Ken Boyar, a business consultant and CPA with more than 25 years of experience will guide you through some of the more common problems entrepreneurs face. Through his examples, you will learn not only how to avoid common mistakes but how to gain the tools you need to fix problems that may have already occurred. This primer on the 'do's and don'ts' of business operations will help set you on the path to mastering your own small business.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What if you were called upon by the king of the leprechauns to rescue Santa Claus from the wicked Banshee of Raven's Point The two bravest nine-year-olds in Ireland, their equally courageous greyhound, and five leprechauns are ready to embark on a very important mission-to save Christmas for everyone.After renewing their willingness to once again be Rescueteers, Nanny Reilly, Ned Franey, and Henry Daly soon discover the Banshee and her skeleguards are on high alert awaiting their arrival. Even worse, she has installed a wish-blocking device that surrounds the entire Banshee's Cradle. Suddenly, all the Rescueteers' wishes and their magical shillelagh-waving are worthless. What will they do As they attempt to liberate Santa and punish the almost comically wicked Banshee, the Rescueteers soon realize that they may never return from their mission to the Banshee's Cradle.In this charming and magical adventure story set in the Irish mythological world of leprechauns and banshees, the Rescueteers unearth secrets and a deep underworld woven beneath of the Banshee's Cradle-secrets that have the power to affect all of them . forever.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Shocked. Devastated. Angry. These are the feelings of twelve-year-old Shelly Morgan when she learns that her family will be moving from Illinois to New Jersey at the end of the summer. And no wonder. Shelly likes predictability and routine, and a long-distance move is anything but. The house Shelly has lived in her entire life will be a thing of the past. Leaving her three dear friends whom she sees every day will be heartbreaking. And the thought of a new, scary school where she knows no one-this situation is beyond miserable. Once in New Jersey, her mom tells an unhappy Shelly that every day will get just a little better. However, it seems that for the first time that Shelly can remember, Mrs. Morgan is wrong. Shelly faces numerous challenges-a disastrous family reunion, a sister who seems headed for trouble, and a lunch table of girls who make her feel uneasy and unwelcome. To escape her impossible situation, Shelly devises a plan to hang on to her old friends despite the distance. However, this only complicates her journey even further . . .…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-four-year-old Miami fireman Eric Montana loves his job and won't consider changing careers or quitting. His high school sweetheart, Barbie, who is launching a singing career, has suggested otherwise. But the two lovers, who plan to marry, may never have to worry about Eric's job again.While on a fishing trip with his buddies, Eric falls overboard during a boating accident. When he's rescued by twenty-three-year-old Christina Milan, the daughter of a millionaire, he can't remember who he is. Christina, a manipulative diva, wants to marry him and tries to prevent Eric from learning his true identity.Meanwhile, Barbie tries to learn to live without Eric; she throws her energy into her singing career as the pop singer, Safire. Barbie's agent, Karl, wants her and her career all to himself; he tries to erase Eric from Barbie's memory.Battling manipulation and deceit from all sides, Eric and Barbie face many challenges in their quest to spend the rest of their life together as husband and wife.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - David Atlas is a middle-aged partner in a Florida law firm who suddenly finds himself with a free weekend after his wife Elaine books a short Caribbean cruise with a girlfriend. After choosing to ignore several legitimate reasons to stay home, David books a four-day escape to Las Vegas.Immediately after David hears he is about to receive a presidential appointment to the SEC, he embarks on a trip to Sin City that turns out to be nothing like what he anticipated. When he steps into a cab with a driver who refuses to talk and offers him a drink with more ingredients than alcohol, David's intuition tells him something is wrong-and he's right. As the cab driver pulls into a convenience store parking lot, David is jumped by two men, and a hood is slipped over his head. Suddenly, David is immersed in a chain of events that prove too difficult for him to navigate by himself.As David travels through the bowels of Las Vegas, he realizes he is a player-not at the blackjack table as he had originally planned, but as an unwilling but active participant in an evolving saga that will soon overtake his entire life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Reply to Oblivion, Donald Patrick Redheffer's new poetry collection, presents poems covering over two hundred subjects, including aging, wit, democracy, flattery, love, poetry, religion, and war. Every effort has been made to retain those forms that characterize unforgettable songs of the past. Although rhythm and rhyme are critical, meter has been manipulated for artistic impact. They aim for a place where sense and sound merge into the beautiful and true.The poetry addresses issues of the head and the heart, exploring philosophy, government, and human nature. It revisits old ideas in an effort to make them live in a way not seen before. The poet's mind wanders, not knowing where it will alight.Milton and His KindShelley, Keats and TennysonWith voices made to lastHave been replaced by charlatansWho cry - freedom from the past.Freedom from excellenceIs the hallmark of their craft.Great intellects are rarely foundIn an artistic overdraft.The minds who might thrillThe thoughtful and the wiseAre seldom seen in poetryFor the world has passed them by.What passes for verseAssaulting our mindIs unworthy of a raceSpawning Milton and his kind.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The clock struck twelve-thirty on March 21, 1998, on the dawn of a new day. And though Agnes Greene was unaware at the time, she had just begun a new phase of her journey on earth. Much like the Old Testament character Job, she encountered a major crisis that shook her world. One minute she was talking on the phone, and the next minute she was face to face with death.In this memoir, Greene-with special memories from family members-narrates not only her personal struggle to survive four Grand Mal seizures and a brain tumor the size of a lemon, but also the deep spiritual truths learned during the journey.God is Sovereign, i am nothing tells the story of Greene's life-changing transformation and her understanding of how God's sovereignty and her nothingness can exist in perfect harmony. This inspirational and uplifting memoir delivers the message that, with faith in God, any obstacle can be overcome.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sarah Evans is just ten years old when she whispers the words that change her life forever. 'God, if you are really there, please help me leave this place; I promise to always follow you.' God answers her prayer, and she realizes she will never be alone.Sarah's bravery and extraordinary inner strength allow her to stand up to her abusive parents. After her father seriously injures eight-year-old Billy-gravely enough to require hospitalization-Sarah refuses to ever go home again. But her journey is not easy. Painfully, she leaves her three siblings behind as she navigates eight years of living in a series of foster homes, until she turns eighteen and is finally free.Seasons of Life narrates Sarah's life story-from the moment she utters her prayer to her life today where she finally finds peace. She marries, raises two children, and, in her forties, achieves her lifelong dream of becoming a flight attendant. But most importantly, Sarah's story tells us that through God's guidance, we are never alone.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - First, Heal Thyself applies spiritual and psychological principles to one of the most stressful of life's circumstances, that of caring for the ill. By distilling some basic tenets of personal growth and conveying them in easy-to-learn, practical steps, the readers' relationships with themselves, patients, co-workers, and the institutions in which they work will be transformed. They'll see their place in medicine differently and be better able to deal with others in a way that can turn any encounter into a healing situation.First, Heal Thyself was written by a physician and a nurse-two authors integrating three disciplines of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Each author is well-established in their field and is highly experienced in personal and organizational healing. With over thirty years of combined experience in healthcare and healing work, they inject a human prescription for what ails medicine. This is the first book to look at healthcare from the inside out, changing the system by starting with the true essence of healing: relationships. It pioneers the idea that a healer's relationship to others is an extension of their relationship to themselves. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - At the tender age of eleven, Elaine Colton moved to Newport, Rhode Island, to live with her Navy civilian engineer father. Life had already been difficult for Elaine, having lost her mother at an early age; she desperately needed a friend to stand by her side. Instead, she got not one, but fifteen friends who supported her from childhood through adulthood for the next fifty years.Warm, witty, and full of love, The Newport Girls chronicles Colton's extraordinary lifelong relationship with her closest girlfriends. Beginning in 1952, Colton relates meeting Leenie Callahan, a girl who lived across the street, and how the two soon became best friends. They expanded their friendship circle in high school to include other like-minded girls. Together, these friends modeled for the local department store, wrote columns for the school paper, and enjoyed their carefree high school years.Despite the girls' wide dispersal around the country following graduation, they never lost affection for each other. Through marriages, career changes, children, financial hardships, divorce, and even death, the bond these women maintained for so long continued to hold strong. Along with numerous snapshots, other Newport Girls share their experiences in touching personal essays.In a story of the power of enduring friendship, the Newport Girls were always there for each other-and still are today. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The 1960s and 1970s were witness to social transformations that would permanently redefine the country. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the civil rights movement, riots and the landmark Supreme Court Miranda ruling had the greatest impact. These same transformations would also drastically change the complexion of law enforcement.Using his diary which was written over a period of eleven years, Dr. Geraci has provided a kaleidoscope of police experiences during this era in American history. Names have been changed and details altered to protect identities and locations. Some accounts are graphic and question the normalcy and sanity of human behavior. Veterans of law enforcement and the military will not be shocked. Rather, they will be reminded of the potentially horrific consequences of human actions.The science of police work has advancedsignificantly since the early 1960s and 1970s when there were limited resources, poor equipment and less than effective communications. The days and techniquesbefore the Miranda ruling and DNA testing are gone. Training is extensive and officers are well-educated. The college graduate is more the rule than the exception. Human nature, however, has not changed and will continue to be the focus of law enforcement officers.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Before Mahnaz Consolver came to the United States, she held some positive preconceived notions about the people and the lifestyles in the country. But what she found surprised her. In this memoir, Consolver shares her impressions, framed by her experiences as an immigrant, and provides ideas and solutions to maintain the United States' status as the land of opportunity.In Is America Falling Apart , Mahnaz discloses a wealth of observations and concludes with a list of lessons she's learned while living in the United States. From the moment she departed the airplane and entered the airport, Mahnaz's life became a series of new and different experiences. She comments on everything American, including bathrooms, drug use, homelessness, media, television, video games, driving, wastefulness, sports, and even dogs.Through these observations, experienced by someone new to the country, Mahnaz hopes to wake up the American public and encourage them to get involved to solve the problems thatthreaten this land of glory.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Martin Jeppesen, a down-to-earth, savvy marketing executive, deals with stress by imagining things - a bat wafting around a boardroom, for example, or molten ink enveloping the head of a garrulous luncheon companion. As his life becomes more and more stressful, his imaginings begin to run wild and hallucinations eventually dominate his life, to the point where the only thing he thinks is a hallucination is reality. How he deals with this, and how it affects the people in his life, is the subject of The Madman's Kiss.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dr. Asa Don Brown¿s insightful message of unconditional love will transpire your way of thinking. Dr. Brown reveals a profound way of looking at life, forgiveness, and happiness. He explores with the reader the concepts of love and forgiveness. He has a poignant way of evoking the internal and spiritual side of life. His message will inspire you to begin living today.Why are you Waiting to Live.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When thirty-eight-year-old housewife Katharine Beaumont learns that her husband Frank has had an affair, she snaps. Leaving behind her two ungrateful teenagers and her cheating husband, Katharine boards a Greyhound bus from Oklahoma City headed for New York City, where she plans to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a bestselling novelist.Once off the bus and wandering through the streets of Manhattan, Katharine feels completely lost and vulnerable in her strange, new world-much like her slightly younger and sexier alter ego, Kitty Everhart, who works for British Intelligence in her novel and is suddenly shipwrecked on a deserted island with seven other castaways.Katharine quickly adapts to her new environment and is determined to survive. She meets a quirky cast of characters-from a murder-for-hire bartender to a mob boss and a drug dealer. She and her new friend, Bree, become involved in an adventure made for one of Katharine's novels.The Everyday Housewife presents a darkly humorous look at what happens when a career housewife learns to navigate in a new and unfamiliar world. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Some five or six years ago I had the opportunity to speak at a women's prayer breakfast in my hometown. The theme for that prayer breakfast was 'Christian Women, Showing Compassion and Making a Difference'. In contemplating what I would use for a subject, God gave me the message 'Let Your Light Shine' The message came from Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-15, but the main thought came from verse 14 where Jesus told His disciples 'you are the light of the world'. This book is a direct result of the thoughts that God gave me.That message was not only for those gathered for the prayer breakfast, but it was for me also. I had found my purpose, which was and still is to be a light, one that shines forth for Jesus Christ.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Jacey finds herself staring at the computer as a thirty-year-old newly divorced, single mother of two baby girls. After her marriage takes anunexpected turn, Jacey realizes that she must begin dating again but is not sure how to start. Afraid to admit defeat, afraid to face failure, and afraid to move forward, she makes the bold, yet comical decision, to embark on internet dating.As she experiences the roller coaster of internet dating and, once again, becomes comfortable in her own skin, she meets many interesting men. At the same time she learns a tremendous amount of information about herself as she grows emotionally from one phase of her life into many others.With the lively support of her mother and her friends, Jacey begins a humorous and unforgettable journey into the modern world of dating. Come along with Jacey to experience the highs and the lows along with the manyhumorous, yet poignant situations that she encounters as she tries to find her soul mate through her computer screen.…