Westbow press aug 2005 (36 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In better days, the elegant young dog Francine enjoyed wealth and privilege. Now she spends the hours staring at her friends through the grim bars of a cage. Her terrier pal Sammie, her cousin Flitz, and her three hound buddies pace their cages with increasing desperation.Francine comes from noble lines, and the courage of her ancestors runs in her veins. But the days to come will demand every ounce of cleverness, courage, and grit within her. Even if she escapes with her friends, a hostile world awaits them. They will have to look long and hard to find people with hearts big enough to befriend six homeless dogs.But a man with a scalpel and no conscience has prepared a room for Francine and her friends. He takes Flitz away to begin a painful journey that will end in her death unless Francine finds a way out. Time is running short and soon he will come for Francine.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dominant Life Form chronicles a secret project whose mission's success or failure will determine the future of earth's native intelligences. Set inside the only chance earth will have to create true intelligent reproducing robots, AI creation proceeds from individual battles of the team with self to increasingly complex layers of what it means to be conscious. Even their human creators do not know if they will coexist with the beings they are designing, or will find themselves in second place behind a new dominant life form.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Ben Slocum's marriage careens out of control, so he flees New England, only to have his progress-and nearly his life-ended. Octogenarian and psychiatrist Will Rivard saves Ben with the stroke of a T'ai Chi sword. The ensuing friendship brings to light a stunning secret that has tormented Will for six decades. Will shares this secret through his adolescent journal, transporting Ben back in time to the height of the Great Depression.Ben's glimpse back in time reveals why two lovers cross the raging floodwaters of Fountain Creek, even as a bridge washes out beneath their car. Stranded, they huddle on the roof, a spot scarcely larger than a welcome mat, as rescuers throw ropes and launch boats into the torrent. Will Rivard joins in the fight to save them. Yet questions remain: Why did the couple attempt such a desperate gambit in the first place Did Will chase them to that spot As the complex strands of past and present converge, romance blossoms in Ben's life and he learns, of Will's ill-fated love. Like a Guilty Thing presents parallel dramas, each with questions-and answers-that race toward its gripping end.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - It's Only the Enemy Screaming tells of one man's struggle with faith in the American experiment as the country's first made-for-media war unfolds.Perhaps I would be called upon to fight, I thought. I did not want to go. I did not want to sacrifice my life. I felt remorse for the boys who had already. What would be my family's reaction if I were to go and die But these are not things to consider if you are in the desert with sand slipping away under your feet, cleaning your gun, smelling the oil, staring in the face of your enemy. The preparations of a warrior do not include doubt. They do not include consideration of the life left behind. The preparations of a warrior consist of absolute commitment, undaunted determination, and complete sobriety. All other considerations are made before the decision to go to war. If they are not, the warrior is doomed.'It's Only the Enemies Screaming is the emotionally intense story of one man's descent into the psychological underbelly of American culture during the Persian Gulf War. Given our current political climate, McEnroe's edgy narrative of a spectator's view during the first Iraq conflict couldn't be timelier-but his ultimate focus transcends the political moment. It is a riveting, occasionally hallucinogenic, and always intelligent portrait of America's love affair with violence.'-Michael Lynch, author of True to Life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Colonel Jensen could see the fallen inheads in the target area from the First Squad point man's visual feed. Jensen watched as the First Squad moved closer to the Tinheads. Something struck him as strange about what he saw; but, he couldn't quite put his finger on what.As he studied the pattern in which the destroyed Tinheads laid, it dawned on him why it looked so strange. The Tinheads were arranged in an unusually symmetrical heap of shredded metal torsos and limbs.Almost a perfect semicircle, thought Jensen.Then Jensen saw something that made him react instantly. One of the severed weapons appendages was moving.'Hit the deck,' Jensen screamed.Almost simultaneously, the Spacemarines drove themselves into alien soil. At nearly the same instant a shielded Tachyon beam passed above Squad One.Suddenly, Tinheads started appearing from behind the mass of metal carnage. Few were whole, most were damaged, and missing limbs even heads.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From The Patralmador Paradox:Pendleton drew a deep breath and shifted uneasily in his chair, 'I know you're going to think this is very strange but, please understand, this is not my idea. I have to ask about your, uh, sexuality.''You mean do I like boys or girls, or both Or neither ''I'm hoping you like boys.' He hurriedly added, 'Not that it matters.'Sheila was laughing again, 'You sound like Seinfeld.''Who ''Never mind. Go on with your questions.''Do you like boys and do you enjoy sexual intercourse ''Yes. And yes.' Her tone changed and her smile disappeared, 'Both of the above.''Good, that's good. Have you had many partners ''How many is 'many' ''Ten ''No.' Sheila marveled at her own patience; the laughing had put her in a good mood but it was fading fast.'Five ''No.''Three ''Oh, for God's sake! This sucks! What kind of job interview is this Or is it a job interview Are you hitting on me Is that it I've heard about a Hollywood casting couch but this is ridiculous!' Sheila rose again to leave.'No, no, no. Please, please. That's not it at all.' He turned the APC toward her. 'I'm just following instructions. I don't want to have sex with you.'She turned and her expression softened, 'Oh, you're gay ' She smiled and added, 'Not that there's anything wrong with that.' but he didn't get it.He answered seriously, 'Gay Well, I'm reasonably content, most of the time. But I wouldn't say that I'm gay.'Sheila shook her head, 'Very funny.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Laurel Grove, the sequel to Rebel's Crossing, the lives of the next generation of the Knollwood family are changed forever as sins of the past sweep through the placid Southern town. Vince Knollwood, the stable, responsible heir discovers love-but family conflict and a brother's jealousy jeopardize his happiness. Can he shoulder the burdens of his errant kin and still be with the woman he loves Kate Knollwood's pledge to David Overby can't stop her growing dependence and love for Art Wheeler. A reckoning is inevitable, and Kate must cope with a nightmare of a marriage and the tragic death of a man she loves. After the impetuous, spoiled Quin Knollwood elopes, she is shocked to learn her new husband isn't the man she thought. The final revelation will shatter the careless young girl's self-assurance. Will the Knollwood family survive the vengeance that stalks the town from all sides.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As women continue to bear children, all parents should ask the following question: How can a woman fulfill her unique responsibility as mother to her child when prevailing parenting practices deny the importance of breastfeeding and maternal care Maternal care is now thought to be impractical and a luxury for those who can afford it. Thus, many women need to defend their right and responsibility to care for even the youngest of babies.Dr. Kawasaki, a pediatrician and stay-at-home mother of two, asserts in Mothering with Breastfeeding and Maternal Care that current attitudes toward mothering have not evolved naturally. Over the course of a century, child-rearing experts, sociologists, and feminists have made systematic efforts to undermine the importance of a woman's role in the home.Dr. Kawasaki offers compelling reasons for parents to think seriously about the unique role women play in their children's lives, particularly in early childhood. She argues that the priceless benefits of breastfeeding and hands-on maternal care help to ensure the optimal growth and development of young babies and children.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - World War II was the first conflict in which air power was a deciding and indispensable factor. May Day! May Day! Close Encounters (An Instructor Pilot Remembers) reveals the personal stories of the aircrews who flew and maintained the planes and who upheld a continuous supply of trained personnel for the war effort. Full of rich, historical detail, author and former World War II pilot Jack Scott shares his experiences and those of others, giving an insightful view into the American home front and the war overseas.While assigned to Walker Air Base, we were subjected to all of the restrictions of rationing. Shoes, food, clothes and just about everything was rationed. One thing, however never ceased to amaze us. We were allowed only a minimum amount of gasoline for our personal autos, yet we were encouraged to practice touch and go landings as often as we personally desired and were often reminded that at the end of every mission we should make a few extra landings and take offs. The paradox of this was that on one 'go around' we would burn a minimum of 80 gallons of aviation fuel. Rationing did not apply here.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Scared of lonely sadnessGrief was personal; Shared of many intimacyPleasure was sensual; Care of inner cultivationPower is spiritual;Aware of global sufferingsLove is universal.This is not just an ordinary collection of poems; this is an extraordinary journey of my life full of up and down experiences where it is laid with my passion to love and compassion for humanity; and it all happened in cyber world. Inside the tiny computer screen, I have been connected to many living souls from all over the world. Some I have met, some might forever remain mystery to me but each of them has painted different colors on my life chart. Because of the diversity, it has deeply influenced my spiritual path and life philosophy today. Most my emotions and thoughts are expressed in regular or irregular poetic tones according to my heartbeats in free style verses. -Phoenix, author of Universal Love.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Expressed through poetry, essays, and short stories, Voices from a Black Heart Speak examines deep-seated beliefs, perspectives, and emotional feelings derived from the cultural development of black people in the United States.We live in a world where television tells us what to want, how we want to live, and what we want to do. We live in a world where fear of the unknown is to be feared and that's considered normal. It may be considered normal and acceptable, but it's totally irrational as our entire lives and world is based on the unknown. We slide through life on a hope and wish that our lives work out as we planned them. If we look at the major earthquake in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004 that created a Tsunami or Great Wave that killed over 100,000 people and destroyed towns, cities and property in the billions in Asia, we can realize the truth of the fact is that we live our lives in the unknown from moment to moment. The one thing that sustains us is our faith as we journey through life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - On a bet, Elvis Presley and a 'cousin' of his spend a week on the run. They are trying to evade capture by America's law enforcement agencies. How can the most famous entertainer in the world elude the police In a fun tale of adventure, the King of Rock and Roll escapes from Graceland, the Memphis Mafia and the detectives of the Memphis police department. He travels across America to a specific time and place in México.During the course of this lost week in the life of Elvis, he learns much about himself as a man. In October 1970, Elvis explores the ruins of a pyramid complex in México - and himself.Elvis' 'cousin' doesn't expect to actually like Elvis Presley as a person. However, as he gets to know him, the individual, he finds that he grows quite fond of Elvis. Travel with Elvis as he attempts to avoid capture and learn what the man himself was really like.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What's the difference between a group of houses and a real community Author Lola L. Lucas explores this question in At Home in the Park: Loving a Neighborhood Back to Life.Lucas chronicles the rebirth of Enos Park, a section of Springfield, Illinois, just north of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Like many cities, the area went through a period of urban decay before rebounding. The Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement Association (EPNIA) was largely responsible for this change.Lucas's columns about Enos Park have appeared in the EPNIA Banner since 1992. With wisdom and wry humor, she shows why it's worth the effort to reweave a neighborhood's social fabric in order for residents to once again enjoy their homes. Lucas writes about community policing, ice cream socials, neighborhood patrols, and evening strolls on tree-lined sidewalks. Through the efforts of the EPNIA, the citizens of Enos Park reclaimed their streets and loved their neighborhood back to life.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Lake Mena Mountain is the picturesque destination for four couples in need of a relaxing vacation. Alicia 'Lecci' Martin is forewarned by a premonition from deep within her soul, but she chooses to ignore those warnings. Instead, she follows her husband Brad and their friends to the mountain paradise. The beauty that surrounds them is the facade for an evil that none of them could have imagined. Led into the wilderness by their less than desirable guides, the group soon finds themselves the prey of a group of demented brothers who bask in the horror they can inflict on others. Stalked and tormented by their twisted foes, the travelers' only hope for survival could be the one thing that frightens them the most. Just when it looks like all has been lost, help does arrive proving that sometimes a nightmare can lead to a dream of things that are meant to be.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Thomas Hastings (1784-1872) is generally remembered as a compiler and composer of hymn tunes and anthems, but rarely is he spoken of as a prolific writer of hymn texts. Nor do many people refer to Hastings as an author, even though he penned several books and contributed numerous articles for newspapers and journals that were primarily, but not exclusively, related to his lifelong quest to reform the music used for Protestant services of worship. All of these various aspects of Hastings career are addressed in this, the first published study of Hastings life and career. The book is designed to awaken interest in this musician's contributions and to serve as a foundation upon which future studies of nineteenth-century American sacred music can build. Of particular interest is the fact that much of the material for this biographical profile has been drawn from sources not previously investigated by scholars in the field.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'That would have been unnerving enough, but the shape of the thing convinced me it moved with a purpose. What I saw, just for a moment, was a dragon. Born of lightning and fire, it flew into the air, writhed in the pleasure of its freedom, and screamed in ecstasy as it flew toward me.'10,158 miles. Incredible thunderstorms, raging forest fires, dense smoke, hail, sleet, cops, a half-a-dozen paramedics, bears, and even a dragon or two.you know.the usual stuff.Ride the Alaskan Highway all the way there and back again. It's 4365 miles each way, Dallas to Fairbanks.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The book covers the Book of Daniel, the silent war against the Antichrist or the book the church does once.The church is talking about Satan, the False Messiah and the Antichrist. What would you do if you had a chance to take down the Antichrist The Antichrist is going to make eighty two percent of the standing armies useless. What should you do Are we cursed with the solution Is this Antichrist going to rule Is he going to destroy all that you worked for This sounds very serious all this terrorism and this Antichrist.The only chance we truly have is the seven angels or seven stars of the church. They are the salvation of the planet. Learn how it will happen.In Mark 9:12, Jesus stated, 'Elias will cometh first, and restoreth all things.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Richard Barnfield is an important Elizabethan poet whose work continues to gather appreciation from readers and critics alike. He was a brave voice in the English Renaissance who dared to publish poetry about one man's love for another man.In his student days in London, he published pastoral verse. Later his poetry turned didactic, but he never lost his gentle sense of line and image.For an unknown reason, he was disinherited by his father in favor of a younger brother, and Richard Barnfield lies today in an unmarked grave. His poetry continues to delight and amaze readers.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - After trying in vain to sort out the details of his dream, Billy slept intermittently and poorly the rest of the night. Remorse had returned. If only he had the computer savvy of Rosey and the handyman traits of his father, he kept thinking, he could change his identity and start over in Arizona as a bricklayer or some such. Whether or not a pack of Marlboro Lights was in his desk drawer the next morning, one thing was clear. After covering his recent travel expenses, Billy would not take any more of the spoils from the insurance scam. What the Critics say about The Counterclaim.'Pointless and uninspired.an insult to Mensa members everywhere.'-Wilberforce Twigden, The Blue State Fiction Review'The Counterclaim is pure P. G. Wodehouse, minus the beautiful style, the great plot, and the humor.'-Vernon Pliny, 21st Century Man of Letters'For unbridled humor, I still prefer Jimmy Carter's Keeping Faith. '-Jeffrey S. Dudgeon, Stiffington's Fiction Quarterly'Jethro Bodeen, move over!' -Lillian Pirbright-James, Lillian's Literary List.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Action, action, yet more action. No action film worthy of genre would be caught dead without its fair share of red-hot lead and no-holds-barred fisticuffs, high-octane pursuits and gravity-defying gymnastics.Then again, nonstop action soon wears thin absent a rooting interest in Last Man Standing.First Woman to Cross Finish Line.Rooting interest inheres not in overt action, no matter how artfully choreographed or breathtakingly executed.Rather, rooting interest comes from empathy for the protagonist and, more precisely, from the dramatic action embodied by the protagonist's struggle to accomplish a worthy goal opposed by a formidable foe.Action is a double-edged blade, overt action being a necessary but insufficient condition to sustain viewer interest, which soars and ebbs to extent that dramatic action intersects with-injects meaningfulness into-gunplay and fistfest, acrobatics and pyrotechnics.Lights! Camera! Action! spotlights the essential elements of action comedy, action romance, and action adventure. It underscores the crucial distinction between overt and dramatic action, which a screenwriter must weave together in order for an action script to hum and shimmer, pulsate and zing.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Lies, greed, and uncontrollable desires wage war in this forest enchantment. Richard's envision arouses hefty wages in his promising project. However, the cutting of the rain forest isn't going to be easy when the indigenous tribes call it home.Ancient rituals are performed and spirits called upon that will awaken a force of nature never felt before by modern man. When Richard's crew begins mysteriously disappearing, he amazingly ignores and decides to continue his project at whatever the cost.This lures many cruel and mischievous souls, which leaves two questions begged to be answered: Will Richard escape the pursuit of the law Or! Will he and his colleagues survive the wrath of the rain forest.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - No, he hadn't changed. He had not changed at all. In fact, he had at one time become worse before she had ended it. He had still upbraided, and cursed at them to no end, but he never hit them anymore, because she finally stood up to him two years before. He had slapped her for forcing him to stop hitting her mother. That last time when he hit her was the last straw. She had slapped him back, on both cheeks, and hard. A lot harder than he had ever slapped her. She told him that if he ever hit either one of them again, she would put a hole into him with the gun. She meant it then, and she meant it now. Since that time, he had not hit either Victoria, or Sandra. He had come close to doing it several times, but he saw the look in her eyes, and knew what she would do. Now, as she heard him slap her mother once again, she snapped. She jumped out of the bed, and went to her door. She opened it quietly. She heard her mother crying softly. It most certainly had not been a dream before. It was reality.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sukle's book is well researched, and her dialogue rings true to the accent and the feeling of those fraught times. It is a praiseworthy effort, and one expects to see more of Sukle as a writer/historian.-Barbara Bamberger Scott, Women Writers ReviewDuring the coal strike of 1927, the coalfields of western Pennsylvania become a hotbed of tension and terror.A mine mechanic and World War I hero, Ragman walks away from his job at the Russellton Mine. He originally wants no part of the union fight, but is slowly drawn in by his activist brothers.When a new unit of special Coal and Iron Police arrives in Russellton to terrorize the town and end the strike, Ragman scarcely realizes that the commander, Herman Bucholtz, has his own agenda. Appointed by the governor to break the strike and evict the miners from their homes, he imposes unconstitutional restrictions to keep out relief workers and organizers.Thus begins an intricate, emotional tangle that leads Ragman and his fellow activists on an escalating, fanatical path of revenge and self-discovery, culminating in a life-and-death struggle.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Building a Successful Selling Organization, Art Wilson draws upon his three decades of experience as one of IBM's top sales leaders and as counsel to Fortune 500 sales executives to create a proven blueprint for building successful, profitable customer relationships. Written specifically for the chief sales officer and the leadership of the entire customer-facing organization, this book documents tested best practices among leading sales organizations and incorporates them into practical ways to implement high-performance, customer-centric sales strategies. After sharpening and honing the skills of thousands of sales teams challenged by demanding corporate customers, Wilson distills the lessons of goal-driven sales leadership into this one compact volume. Citing real-world examples, Wilson shares a disciplined, how-to sales process that empowers a sales leader to transform good sales teams into those that demonstrate sales excellence and extraordinary results. Use the five-level Sales Agenda Model to design, deploy, develop, and support a selling organization. Implement the Account Management Execution Model to improve strategic account management, ensure client alignment, and deliver convincing client value. Sales leaders who adopt the strategies presented in Building a Successful Sales Organization possess the secrets of building, organizing, and managing effective selling teams that consistently deliver predictable, sustainable, superior results.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'I grew up in a loud house with a lot to say, finding much of it left behind for paper and music to find,' she says about these scraps that were never intended to be poetry.until she discovered 'that's what they were.'Set to the sounds of TVs and telephones, constant interruptions and messy choices, Joni's voice captures the human struggle beneath zooming-by, ever-shifting American joy. Her lens moves through the various spheres of life, tearing things apart in a gentle, welcome way. Earthy, but not pseudo spiritual; grounded, but not heavy with brain-thick molasses, she is a wise every-day sister who genuinely celebrates the conquering of despair with a coke and a cookie from the 711 down the street. Her first contribution of this kind, this journey told in a handful of pieces-which she calls sisters to her songs-is part of the story behind her life. But the poetry is for you. For you to walk down the pathways she has marked, to experience the freedom in your own body to enjoy new truths. It's a glance through a window where you'll find the moments of your day. And learn something about what you see.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From Hayseed to Jet Pilot and Beyond was written after prompting from the author's children, relatives, and friends to write a book about his colorful life experiences. Initial tales recount life on a small Iowa farm in the 30's. Johnny relates how his life was 'forever changed' by World War II with his aspirations of becoming a pilot fulfilled by entering the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet program. After the War, he remained in the Air Force as a military pilot, flying over 20 types of planes. With humorous insight he recounts his adventures in many countries and describes his part in making history in the eras of World War II, the Berlin Airlift, NATO, and the Cold War.After retirement from the Air Force, Johnny began a new career as an economic development executive with Northern Natural Gas Company in Omaha. In this position, he called on some of the most senior executives of companies throughout the U.S., promoting the northern plains as a place to do business.Woven in his biography are tales of his many travels, including fascinating, first-hand experiences that occurred while traveling in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Russia and elsewhere.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Mark Dangelo's insight and pragmatic advice make this book a must read to all involved in an M&A. He brings clear visibility to the underlying causes of the disappointments so rampant in failing to meet pre-deal expectations. His guidance takes the mystique out of the M&A equation and delivers actionable insights for success.'-W. Bruce NewcomeGM & CTOTheoris, Inc.'As in other industries, mergers and acquisitions are a fact of life for the mortgage industry. But they don't work just because someone went shopping. Mark Dangelo's little book is one acquirers, acquirees and M&A teams should carry around in their back pockets to deal proactively with the challenges and opportunities brought by the new marriage.'-Scott KersnarEditorMortgage Technology Magazine'Tomorrow's post-deal challenges bring far different struggles from those that we face today. Having been involved with more than one significant post-deal environment, I only wish I could have referenced this outstanding 'playbook' for the valuable insight that it holds. This book will be referenced by integration teams worldwide for years to come.'-Stephen L. FurryManaging PartnerS.L. Furry & AssociatesFormer Senior Partner with PwC and Ernst & Young.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - To measure the impact of a minister's preaching, one must first examine the societal context in which the ministry took place. For example, what would lead a minister of the Gospel to roar from the pulpit, as did Joseph Parker of City Temple, London, 'God damn the Sultan!' The first section of The Golden Age of Preaching is given to the study of the times in which nine prominent British preachers ministered. Understanding the times helps one to comprehend why crowds flocked to hear these men preach, and why their sermons were printed in newspapers on Monday.Furthermore, to assess the preaching of a man, one needs to take into account the life and manner of the man himself. The Men Who Moved the Masses includes biographical sketches of nine selected preachers: Alexander McLaren, Robert William Dale, Henry Parry Liddon at St. Paul's London, Joseph Parker, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Alexander Whyte, Frederick Brotherton Meyer, John Henry Jowett, and George Campbell Morgan. These were men, though hampered by various medical problems and personality shortcomings, who led thousands to faith in their day.The final section attempts to answer the question, 'Why ' by identifying those homiletical characteristics of their preaching which they had in common, resulting in such uncommon impact upon the masses. Those qualities are not confined to their era alone. They are perpetual, applicable to any age, to any culture. Preachers and seminarians who dare to sit at the feet and learn from these preaching giants of the past will find their own preaching power lifted onto a new plain to the benefit of all who hear them.…