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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Youngsville is normally a very quiet town. When a peaceful afternoon is shattered by the whine of police and ambulance sirens, no one seems to know the cause of the commotion.Sixteen-year-old James is expecting a calm evening of television and delicious snacks as he arrives at the Caputos' house to babysit their son, Danny, who is already in bed asleep. But as James sets the burglar alarm and settles in for the night with the remote in one hand, he has no idea that a serial killer is on the loose. When James views the news and a photo of the killer appears, he realizes it is the same man he has just seen standing across the street from the Caputos' house. James' night of terror is about to begin.In this heart-pounding adventure, James suddenly realizes that he is not prepared for things that go bump in the night. When he finds Mr. Caputo's hatchet outside the front door, sees strange reflections in a mirror, and feels fingers dig into his shoulder, James knows it is inevitable-he must confront either his overactive imagination or a murderer on a rampage. Salinas, Alex (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Twelve-year-old Edward is not going to America by choice. In fact, he hates the idea! What's a kid to do without friends and his dog The answer comes soon enough. On board the Mayflower, Edward meets a new friend. Together he and Andrew spy on a sailor who would like to get rid of all Pilgrims. They discover a stow-away with a dog. Stolen food and a threatened duel add to the excitement.Danger lurks. Storms beat against the Mayflower and threaten the voyage. Sickness strikes and Edward, who wants to be a man, must find ways to help his family.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'If you want to enjoy good health and create wealth, this woman will show you how to do it' -Bob Proctor, Author of You Were Born Rich and Featured in the movie The Secret. 'Discover your own true potential by tapping in to the energy Leanne shares. You can't help but learn something and become more successful yourself! ' -Tosca Reno, Author, Fitness Model and Star of upcoming TV show The Tosca Series 'You won't want to miss Leanne's powerful approach to sharing wealth and wellness wisdom, she's fabulous!' -Lori Langermeier Author of The Millionaire Maker Series, Money Expert of Dr Phil and Featured in the movie The Secret.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'I'm pregnant.' The words hang suspended, and Annette Anderson feels like all the air is suddenly gone. Annette and her seventeen-year-old daughter, Issie, are about to embark on a compelling journey together through a controversial choice that will tear at the fabric of their relationship, expose Annette's childhood secrets and feelings of inadequacy as a mother, and help both realize that love has the capability to heal even the deepest wounds. Everyone thinks Annette is taking a day off from work to relax and have fun, when in reality she is accompanying Issie to an appointment that will change their lives and their relationship. As both women navigate a challenging path of not just one but many complex decisions, traumatic memories rise to the surface; and Annette realizes she must reconcile her own past experiences in order to help Issie move forward through her own pain. Life is about choices-and many choices have no clear answers. And All Is Made Whole Once Again is a poignant love story that illuminates the human experience, an emotional test, and the inner-strength of two women who mange to transform an all too common heartbreak into love.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Every woman wants her guy to automatically know what she wants, especially when it comes to romance. But for the man who may need a little help along the way, The Art of Romancing a Woman shares practical tips from a woman who knows that females are sensitive, emotional, and sentimental beings who want to be loved, respected, and treated well. Bethany Reynolds grew up in a household of men. As the sister to five brothers, she witnessed firsthand the difficulties her brothers experienced as they attempted to romance their special ladies. Through her more than two hundred tips, compiled via extensive real-life research with countless women from different cultures, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and social statuses, Reynolds illustrates that romancing a woman does not have to be intimidating or complicated. Her suggestions include making popcorn together, learning how to cook her favorite dish, and placing a single rose on the windshield of her car-proving that making a woman smile and feel good about a relationship does not require tremendous effort. The Art of Romancing a Woman offers realistic words of advice that will help any man create a loving and lasting relationship with the woman he loves. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Patricia S. Taylor Edmisten was raised and educated with the traditions of the Catholic faith. But in later years, she began to question this faith on which she had relied for most of her life. In A Longing for Wisdom, she probes her conscience and presents writings about women, particularly their diminished role in the Catholic Church.In this collection of poetry, prose, memoir, and essays, Edmisten addresses a range of issues relating to women:¿ The uniqueness of women's talents, burdens, and sorrow¿ The failure of the hierarchy of mainstream churches to recognize the contributions of women in the Church's history¿ The widely accepted relegation of women to peripheral rather than central roles within churches¿ The unexamined unease the hierarchy and some priests exhibit toward sexuality-their own and women's-contributing to injustice within the Church and societyChallenging, thought-provoking, and inspiring self-examination, A Longing for Wisdom calls for Church reform in an era where conventional wisdom has taken precedence over the wisdom of Christ.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In April 2006, an English bulldog was abandoned in a busy parking lot in Victorville, California. Severely malnourished, he roamed the parking lot and dashed between cars in search of food, water, and shade. Eventually saved by a bulldog rescue organization, 'Tazz' was officially adopted in January 2007 and now greets everyone at the front door of his permanent home with a happy dance. Rescued! shares twenty-six heartfelt and compelling stories of rescue and rehabilitation that represent some of the best canine rescue organizations throughout California. These sweet tales of unconditional love and triumph over hardship will not only fill dog lovers with joy, wonder, and sadness, but also with an understanding that adoption can be a compassionate alternative to purchasing a dog from a breeder. From a dachshund who overcomes paralysis to the golden retriever who becomes a record-breaking swimmer, it is evident that in the end, these beautiful animals have guardian angels. All animals deserve love, compassion, and someone special to care for them. The stories in Rescued! joyfully celebrate the successful outcomes of rescued canines who now, thanks to the selfless work of volunteers, can greet visitors at their front doors with their own happy dance. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The impetuous Leda Sanford abandoned secure suburbia in the 1960s in exchange for a life on the edge as a top magazine editor and publisher in the competitive and male-dominated Manhattan publishing world. Unorthodox entrepreneurs hired Leda at a time when women rarely occupied corner offices. Leda's memoir, Pure Moxie, recreates a world of jet-setting opulence-private planes, five-star hotels, and a state dinner at the White House-plus a headline-making affair. Leda became the first female publisher of American Home, a major U.S. magazine with a circulation of more than one million. She focused on the emerging liberated woman's demanding lifestyle and challenged the traditional formula of women's magazines. From her American Home launch pad, Leda pushed the industry's standards as she directed the creation and reinvention of magazines that included Chief Executive, Attenzione, Modern Maturity, and Get Up and Go! In the early 1990s, Leda shifted focus to promoting a new attitude toward aging, emphasizing that it's never too late to explore new horizons and enrich one's quality of life. With wit and candor, Pure Moxie provides a unique glimpse into Leda's career and offers insight into women's changing roles as key players in the magazine publishing business.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When twenty-seven-year-old Jared Philips lands a job as an engineer at the Apex Oil Refinery in Texas, he looks forward to the adventure. After all, his father worked around refineries most of his life and passed the passion and the knowledge onto Jared. One of the country's largest oil refineries, Apex Oil is the company's flagship refinery. But it doesn't take Jared long to determine that not all is well in this competitive business environment. Top management is pressing the refinery to become more profitable. Downsizing, outsourcing, and neglected maintenance and improvement of the facilities are just some of the tactics employed to save money. Word is out that the plant isn't as well maintained as it has been in the past. These allegations worry Jared, who has the best interests of the industry at heart. But his misgivings are not taken seriously by upper management, and disaster strikes. Jared is plunged into the depths of the drama of human existence, and he experiences firsthand the power of both human pain and heroism.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Welcome to the Caribbean: Sandy beaches, sunny weather. and vicious pirates Fulfilling a promise from their last adventure together, Sam Foster travels from 2006 back to nineteenth-century Oregon to visit his spunky friend, Meg Clayton. This time, though, Meg gets to choose where they will visit next, and she already has a place in mind: Kingston, Jamaica, in 1717. The Clayton family farm in Oregon is in danger of being lost, and Meg seeks a priceless family heirloom to save it. That means traveling back to Jamaica to retrieve the treasure before it can disappear . even if the area in question is crawling with cutthroat pirates. The two time travelers venture to this dangerous spot with the best laid plans . only to find them going woefully wrong from the start. Separated almost from the first, they are taken aboard different ships and faced with a litany of problems the history books never mentioned. Neither is prepared for the sunburn, seasickness, and squalor they experience, and their goal quickly shifts from finding Meg's heirloom to staying alive, reuniting-and returning home. Will Sam and Meg's change of course help them return to the safety of their own time periods, or will they be marooned in the eighteenth century, left to live the rest of their lives with-or die at the hands of-a band of cold-blooded pirates.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Questions, Hypotheses & Conjectures was created with research students in mind; however, the issues and ideas are relevant to all members of the design community. It contains not only current design research projects but also the debates, dialogical thinking, and intellectual struggles involved in arriving at research questions.There are two contributions from each author: the original abstract or poster with comments and a final paper. The comments highlight the paper's positive directions and ambitious goals, point out critical issues to explore, and also expose oversights common to the early stages of academic research.The papers are arranged to follow the typical steps a researcher takes in the journey of arriving at grounded questions, plausible hypotheses, or informed conjectures. Each group of papers gives a sense of what is generally required or achieved at that step. Taken as a whole, the papers show that arriving at research questions, hypotheses, and conjectures is an achievement and requires a demanding process that is often unfamiliar to and underestimated by beginning researchers.Themes include service and socially oriented design, design thinking and method development, management of multidisciplinary design teams, and design as meaning construction. The special articles raise the fundamental and not-yet-resolved issues of the bases and purposes of design research. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - At a clubhouse in Lagos, Nigeria, intellectuals meet for fellowship and to ponder the simple and complicated questions that have puzzled people everywhere. Among them are Olurombi, a renowned poet; Emeka, a professor of philosophy at one of Nigeria's premier universities; and Ahmed, a physicist researcher at the Planetary and Space Research Institute of Nigeria. While arguing with each other and enjoying each other's company at their gathering spot, the Egghead Place, the men and their fellow intellectuals provide meaningful insights into African traditions. They also explore local heritage, wise sayings, and insights that break down cultural barriers- all in a fl owing narrative that includes poetry, deep thoughts, and scientific reasoning. The men and their cohorts closely study abstract thoughts, metaphors, and empirical data as they pursue a quest to understand humanity and life itself. While often seemingly at odds, they find out that they also have a lot in common. Join them as they look at life from an African perspective and discover what ties all of us together in Colloquies.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book was partly born of frustration - personal frustration with how complicated the simple act of trying to watch TV can be, and the professional frustration of being around almost twenty years of television-, advertising-, and technology-industry floundering with how to better reach TV audiences. The internet, we argue, is finally ready to change all that. Not in the way most people think and experts talk about incessantly - Jetsons-like visions of TV everywhere anytime. While it can do that, the internet can also do something much more powerful for viewers, programmers, and advertisers alike: allow viewers to discover and organize what they really want to watch. Solving that problem is worth billions. Not only because it will extend the lifecycle of so-called linear TV, but it can extend and improve television's economic returns while simultaneously seizing the strategic high ground for the transition to the day when television and the internet become one. That's what this book is about- why it's a problem worth solving, how to go about solving it, and how today's television industry will benefit from stepping in where cable companies, phone companies, and their technology suppliers are failing miserably. Aimed primarily at Hollywood, this book is for studio, network, and channel executives, producers, show runners, ad agency strategists ('digital' or otherwise), media buyers, and executives at ratings/measurement companies. We describe how Hollywood can both extend the life of so-called linear television and control the transition to internet-delivered TV, while building upon existing 'starter' digital assets such as Hulu, or channel- and program-specific web properties and applications. Finally, this book is also a wake-up call to internet content and technology companies to take a fresh look at an old problem, using a comparatively new, low-cost set of approaches produced by the 'Web 2.0' and cloud computing waves which emerged over the last several years.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Stories of the Deep South conjure antebellum images of magnolia trees, honeysuckle vines, balmy days, hot love, and strong women. Making a Way portrays a different version of the South. In this memoir, author Emily Davenport tells about her life as a twentieth-century woman who followed many of the same traditions but at a different time and in a different way. Telling the tale of her life from her birth in 1923 in Columbia, South Carolina, through her youth as an only child, this story provides a glimpse into the Roaring Twenties in the South. Emily's father demonstrated a strong work ethic, and her mother inspired a thirst for knowledge. It was a time when a man's word was his bond, and honesty and integrity were the mark of a good citizen. Making a Way tells how Emily received her education not only from books but from her varied experiences. Following in her mother's footsteps, she became a nurse and later found, at age fifty another talent that lay buried deep within her. Today, this Southern woman continues to give her time and energy to others. Hers is a life well lived with ups and downs; she never gives up, and she keeps the faith that tomorrow will be better.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Bree Blake is just a normal teenager, living a normal life with her normal friends and normal family. She's normal, sure . if it's normal to be able to spy on her boyfriend through visions and summon windstorms when she's angry. So maybe Bree Blake isn't so normal after all, but her uniqueness is her own little secret-that is, until the arrival of Andrew-a handsome Scottish boy who insists on becoming Bree's friend. Bree suspects that Andrew may be onto her. She suspects he may know about her mysterious abilities, and this worries her. More worrisome, though, are the recent attempts on her life, which seem to coincide with Andrew's arrival. Should Bree trust the sexy Scot, or should she avoid him altogether Does she even have the willpower to avoid him She may not have the freedom to make her own decision, as the secrets of her past bring them closer together. A story of love, magic, and mystery, Bree's Fire will make you believe in the unbelievable, as one young woman navigates her path through the ways of Wicca . and, perhaps, love. 'I absolutely adored this thrilling page turner. I couldn't put it down and ended up getting lost in a magical world where romance and action intertwine perfectly.' Ariel Jorre de St. Jorre, sixteen year old reader.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An extraordinary personal story of spiritual awakening by an ordinary housewife, with spiritual insights for everyday people. 'A simple yet profound shift in consciousness is the way to light your spiritual lamp within, says Jyoti Sondhi in Lighting the Lamp Within. This is the Light that all religious and spiritual traditions speak of, that shines away confusion, delusion, and suffering. Jyoti has glimpsed it. Chances are, you have too. Jyoti's journey is a personal one, and now she shares the lessons she learned on her own path with you, the seeker. She succeeds in bridging the gap between dogmatic religious beliefs, and spiritual wakefulness that now informs her life. 'Why look to external power, ego and pleasures to feel complete when you are already infused with the energy of love ' she asks. Jyoti discusses potent practices and realizations that can help change fears to love, obstacles to stepping-stones, and emptiness to completion. In so doing, and in just humbly 'letting be,' she provides a roadmap to joyous reconnection with our true identity in the One Presence. So why attend to the unflashy thoughts of an 'ordinary housewife,' who found herself graced by a spiritual awakening The answer is: precisely because it is so ordinary, so personally accessible and affecting.' Jo- Ann Langseth, independent reviewer. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Emperor Hadrian's personal motives are spurring him to become the most accomplished, talented, and controversial Roman emperor ever. As he rises to power through external, secretive machinations, Hadrian is driven by a lust for accomplishment and a search for provocative male companionship. Hadrian embarks on an epic journey across the vast expanse of his empire, encountering inspiring legends and unsuspecting dangers along the way. As his physical odyssey turns into a quest of self-discovery, he opens himself up to the ancient Mysteries of Eleusis, creates the architectural masterpiece of the Pantheon, and discovers love in an unexpected place. As Hadrian immerses himself in an enduring love affair with Antinous, a handsome and alluring young Greek man, their relationship acts as a catalyst that pushes Hadrian's dream of spiritually inspiring his populace to the forefront-though in ways the emperor never could have imagined. Blinded by Paradise is an intimate portrayal of a larger-than-life emperor suddenly faced with a life-altering decision to pursue either the beautiful realms of the Elysian Fields or the violent depths of Hell.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Billy Bush was born in 1920 and raised in a small sawmill town in Northern Idaho. As he was approaching adulthood during the Great Depression, the U.S. economy was experiencing extreme stress and permanent employment for young, unmarried adults did not exist. He saw this as an opportunity to attend the local Junior College and further his education. During that time, 1939-41, he was able to take courses in the primary and secondary Civilian Pilot Training program, flying J-3 Piper Cubs and Waco UPF-7s. Completion of two years of college qualified him for military flight training in either the US Army Air Corp or the Navy. After the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on December 7, 1941 he was, with a strong feeling of patriotism, determined to enter the service and 'fight the war' as an aviator. He did 'fight the war' as a Navy dive bomber pilot. He flew from the USS Hornet CV-12 during this dramatic period of combat in the Pacific-observing firsthand the stark, grim realities of war, he writes of his extraordinary experiences . He served four years during World War II and was recalled to active duty during the Korean War, serving an additional 19 months. After World War II, with a bride of almost a year, he returned to college and earned a Masters degree in organic chemistry. He worked 32 years in the chemical industry. He and his wife have celebrated more than 65 years of a truly successful marriage. They have two sons and four young adult grandchildren.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Always on the outside looking in, Alex is the kid everyone picks on. She isn't as pretty or as thin as the other girls, and they make sure that she knows that they don't want to play with her. She depends on the love of her father, her brother, and God in order to get by. To get through those tough times, she tries to look at the bright side and to focus on the times that make her happy. Her father, too, gives her advice: God will choose a path for you. She has always known that God would help her to find the right person to spend her life with, and she already knows who it will be: Steven-handsome, popular Steven. Alex longs to be loved by Steven; it has been her dream since grade school, when she first met him. Steven has the most beautiful smile Alex had ever seen. She has a kind heart and soul and wants to be accepted for who she was by others, even when they laugh at her. She grows up, living her life through good times and bad, but ultimately only finding happiness when she finally takes her father's advice to heart and counts on God to guide her through.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book of Haiku poems of and about my beautiful daughter, Jan Barbara Vusich, who was killed on PCH near Temescal Canyon in Pacific Palisades on January 2, 2000 is dedicated to her cherished memory. My hope is that readers will relate to my personal feelings and coming to grips with the loss of my daughter and best friend at 28 in such a sudden and untimely way. No one is prepared to lose a child before you. From my experience, it is the worst nightmare that can happen to a parent. Hopefully, this book can be a healing process for those of you who can relate to this loss and keep the undying memory alive for the rest of your lives. I often reflect on the simple things we did together as mother and daughter and those are the most meaningful.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When Serling High School reporter Dennis Sommers is assigned to cover the speech of a local politician, he witnesses a sniper's bullet cutting the candidate's campaign short. In response, he pulls Matthew Livingston into the mix. Matthew is a prodigy of deduction-a Sherlock Holmes of the here and now, with a keen understanding of truth and lies . often keener than his local police department. But does Matthew have a nose for politics In book three of the Matthew Livingston Mystery Series, Matthew, Dennis, and the multi-talented Sandra Small embark on a quest to expose an extremist who plays upon public fear-an extremist who is willing to kill to cover his tracks. As panic fills their small town, the brave trio must dodge the pestering of the police while using tech-savvy tricks and mind-bending logic to catch a killer. As the mystery unfolds, Matthew feels his opponent watching his every move. Only Matthew's intellect can protect him and his friends. Will he corner the killer in time, or will the assassin strike again Praise for the Matthew Livingston Mystery Series: 'Highly recommended reading for young adults, a well-crafted and original work of mystery and suspense.' -Midwest Book Review 'A modern successor to the Baker Street Irregulars, the youthful sidekicks of Sherlock Holmes.' -EJ Wagner, Edgar Award-Winning Author of The Science of Sherlock Holmes.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Author Patricia Salter was born into a lively and creative family. The second of five children, her father was a professor and her mother a published poet. Although she was born in Philadelphia, she has lived the greater part of her life in Madison, Wisconsin. Hers was a peripatetic family, giving her and her siblings the opportunity to live East, West, and South while growing up. Lean on the Wind reflects the passions and challenges of her younger years, while also demonstrating her love of music, art, gardening, and nature. Although most of the poems were written nearly a half century ago, these words, like a just-discovered fine wine, have mellowed with the years and come to us as smooth, evocative and satisfying. Poet's Apology How else can I say what the sky is tonight, Where is there a word still unsung There's a ribbon of gold-alas!-this is trite But still 'tis a ribbon-far flung, From the reaches of heaven to the edge of the earth, A ribbon of gold is unfurled, Ah! I mourn that there is in my brain such a dearth Of words to describe my loved world. But what can I do, that's not long since been done By poets more skillful than I- They wrote of this beauty 'ere I had begun, Yet, I am here now. I must try.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Limb Land offers a collection of short stories connected by the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Presenting a heartfelt, emotional journey, one story details the plight of Army Specialist Spencer, who, while in the ICU of an Iraqi field hospital, requests to ¿see off ¿ his detached leg one final time. He¿s told policy would not allow him to bid this unusual ¿farewell.¿ Groggy but coherent, he requests his detached leg from another member of personnel, who contemplates the soldiers request.Then there¿s the story of MPO Dugan Taylor, born into wealth but desiring to serve his country just as his father had in Vietnam. After his face is disfigured by insurgent gunfire, he comes home only to have his temperamental and transient wife walk out on their volatile marriage.A family struggles with a cancer diagnosis; a documentary filmmaker perishes, but leaves a legacy supported by the international film industry. A lieutenant experiences an incredible reunion; one he could not have dreamed possible¿Limb Land presents heartfelt stories that evoke our gratitude to all who have sacrificed for these wars.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Jerome Brown, twenty-two, is on his last tower guard duty at Camp Delta, the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Like the other members of his Texas Army National Guard unit, Brown is looking forward to the end of his shift, especially since in less than twelve hours, his unit is slated to board a chartered plane and head back to Texas for their deactivation. To kill time on an otherwise boring and mundane tower guard shift, Brown thinks about what he calls his Big Four: Should he leave the Army when his enlistment term ends in a couple of months Should he convert to Islam like so many young African-American men do Should he pop the question to his girlfriend, Tywanna And most important of all, what is in that package Tywanna said she sent to him, by DHL so that it would get there in time Tywanna is his one and only; he loves her and her daughter, Danielle, more than anything. He can envision their life and their future together. And then Brown receives the package, and it changes everything. There's no turning back, there's no do-over, and his life will never be the same.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Aden Echo, a young boy who grows up during the 1940s, is befriended by an unlikely spiritual teacher and martial arts master. Aden's apprenticeship with Xian helps him develop, along with physical skill, mystical understanding and meditative silence. Years later, Aden has to draw upon his unusual experiences with Xian to survive unspeakable horror and violence during the Vietnam War. In the autumn of 1972, recently discharged from the Air Force, Aden is plunged into the cauldron of community psychiatry, where he is confronted with chaos and danger that test his unique capacities. Beset by the recurring trauma of his harrowing ordeal in Vietnam, Aden's greatest challenge is to maintain stability in his life as he inadvertently becomes involved in assisting with the investigation of a series of violent crimes perpetrated by a psychotic killer. Aden's search for a peaceful life keeps getting derailed, and neither his attempts at intimate relationships nor his quest to bring positive change to a tarnished community provide a definite answer. It is only by going deeper, into an unfathomable dimension, that Aden has any chance for salvation. Yet boundlessness has its own paradoxical twists and turns that will ultimately bring events around Aden to a head. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The great people of our time.followed their passions, overcome any obstacles, wentdown swinging for what they believed in, and in the end, left legacies that shaped our world. Their journeys were exciting and invigorating.' History shows us ordinary men and women have achieved extraordinary feats. Following their passions, confronting obstacles, and going down swinging for what they believe in-these traits truly define 'great people.' In the end, their journeys have created a profound legacy that has shaped our world. By reading the inspiring stories of those who lived their lives with honor, decency, and goodness, you can discover your own passions. You'll learn how to stand up for what's right, even if you stand alone. You can find the courage to fight the right fight and do the right thing. By learning from others, you too can improve the human condition and better our world. The Great People of Our Time brings into sharp focus how happiness comes to those who appreciate and use all they have been given for good intentions. This guide book will help you find your own purpose in life by examining the lives of the great people profiled in these pages. Learn how to look for the good along the road of life. Let the inspirations of great people consume your heart and mind and bring a sense of wonderment and excitement to your days.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Violence is rampant in America. It is ingrained in our history and our psychology, but what cultural similarities do high-violence areas share It has been a question tackled by academics and members of the law community since the foundation of our country; and yet, are we any closer to an answer now than we were a hundred years ago If we are closer, why has the crime rate steadily increased Reason would conclude that in recognizing the cultural similarities of high-violence areas, we would be able to alter these similarities and deter criminal behaviors. Even so, the behaviors are not deterred. Crime has not lessened. Studies continue, but nothing changes. Should we therefore give up Or should our hypotheses and conclusions merely change Author Hassan Dibich says yes to the latter. The Subculture of Violence takes a close look at the psychological and cultural hypotheses of old. Dibich delves deeply into the science of homicide and how socioeconomic and even climactic conditions affect statistics. He looks closely at communities with a high number of newcomers and single parents. He goes so far as to disprove previous logic and call for fresh research. America is being swallowed by violence. It is time for new answers, as the old brought us no closer to peace. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Who are we Where do we come from What is our destiny In God, Divinity, the Universe, and Humankind, author R.F.M. addresses these questions and more, sharing his interpretations and reflections of an array of ideas related to human existence and destiny. Drawing on religious insights, R.F.M. provides many examples to provide a guide for those seeking wisdom about their life, their existence, their spiritual journey, and their destiny. God, Divinity, the Universe, and Humankind explores the doubts and perplexities humans have experienced throughout history and discusses how to find new understanding and guidance. This exploration of spirituality presents a psychiatrist's thoughts on the creation of the universe, our relatedness to God and to divinity, and the importance of faith in our life. It communicates the idea that in the whole orchestration of the universe, we are only the instruments; God is the composer, the conductor, and the player. We should surrender to Him in union and oneness in our spiritual origin and nature, for we all are the same from Him and all shall return in Him.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Bertie Hall is a genuine believer in changing situations or conditions for the sole purpose of achieving quality of growth and success. He also believes real change requires action. He rejects bureaucracy, stagnation, greed, and mediocrity, which do not help to create a prosperous life for all people. Instead, he is totally convinced that new ideas combined with genuine tireless efforts can firmly unite the world for positive change in eliminating poverty in the world. He believes that by working together the world can surely be a better place for all people to enjoy a prosperous life. Among those who need to come together would be world leaders, relevant authorities, governments, charitable groups, the church, and those who have an abundance of wealth. Every individual has his or her shared responsibility in making this possible. Hurry, Hurry! Urgent Actions! indicates the urgency of making changes to the situations and the conditions that are affecting the lives of people across the entire globe in a negative manner. Change is always possible but it never comes easily. Bertie Hall's profound feelings about the need for change are fully expressed in his book.…