Westbow press nov 2006 (35 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A poignant and absorbing book of prose and poetry, He Didn't Die Easy details both the world's suffering and its eternal promise as observed by a journalist during her career.The reflections in He Didn't Die Easy represent a ten-year journey during which author Mary W. Kimani struggles with the questions arising from the physical and psychological consequences of war as well as the pain, anguish and terror that linger long after. Kimani speaks of how perpetrators of violence and their victims live together under conditions of emotional turmoil, daily anxiety, and utter desperation. Yet, in the face of these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Kimani's words echo with optimism and the faith that our world will become a better place. He Didn't Die Easy is a personal search for hope and meaning in the face of the haunting and overwhelming realities of pain, poverty, violence, war and genocide that the author has seen, experienced, and written about during the course of her life's work.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As Scott gazed at the revolving space station, looking quite state-of-the-art, he whistled to himself softly. The winner of the Star Park contest would go to this just-completed space station. And the winner would be the first one to experience the first-ever virtual-reality space adventure!Inside the space station, Star Park had created a gigantic version of their new computer. This gigantic computer could create a world-size virtual-reality adventure. Scott had jumped at the chance to win such a prize. The only way to enter the contest was to buy a Star Park computer. Then with the virtual-reality capability of the computer, the contestant had to make up an adventure and submit it to Star Park. The winning adventure would entitle the contestant to go to Star Park.To experience a world-size adventure was by itself exciting. But to also travel to the space station he was gawking at now made the whole idea irresistible. He had never wanted anything more than to win this contest.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Natalie Jordan has everything Lisa Brown wants. Natalie's sheltered andprivileged life both attracts and repels Lisa. In spite of their friendship,years of jealousy and resentment have built a burning envy inside Lisa.When Stuart Grant enters their lives, Lisa targets him for herself. He's herticket to the good life, and Natalie's love for him won't stand in her way.Lisa is a scrapper; the only way she knows how to fight is dirty, and shecan justify her actions even as they become callous and dangerous toeveryone around her.Does Natalie, brought up to believe the best of people and oblivious toher friend's capacity for deception, have what it takes to fight back There can only be one winner.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Throughout the world of Gandril, there are dozens of small, peaceful villages like Geddington. Tucked away in the countryside, far from the affairs of kings, queens, and politics, the people of Geddington are safe from the dangers and hostilities of the world-or so they believe.Soldiers serving the Twilight Union come to Geddington in search of a mysterious man named Dristlemore, keeping their reasons private. But Dristlemore is sought by the powerful sorcerer Lord Mydoc for a far more sinister purpose-to be eliminated by whatever means necessary. In a vicious raid, Geddington is burned to the ground, and its people are butchered like livestock. When the horror finally ends, only three survivors and one cryptic letter remain.Alone and with nowhere to go, the three survivors follow their only clue in the mysterious letter, hoping to find answers and learn the identity of Dristlemore.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Frustration, confusion, and anger filled the heart of Jonathan French as he is separated from his three brothers at a young age as a result of his parents divorce.The life he lived was that of animosity towards his father for leaving them, and then his mother for sending him away to live with his aunt and uncle, but during this time is when he learns the true meaning of unconditional love.As a senior in high school, the sports world followed to see if Jonathan would become the next Michael Jordan, but when his soft spoken yet confident external ego came head to head with his fiery and frustrated internal one, what started out as a minor disciplinary action from his coach turned chaotic and Jonathan quit the team.What many saw as a dream shattered and a life destroyed, Jonathan saw as a lesson learned. But would his earlier life experiences be enough to take on a journey filled with death, deception, and infidelity.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Tree House Adventures is truly a book for all ages. It is set in a small farming community and is packed full of childhood memories, some will make you laugh, some will tug at your heartstrings. Imagine sitting around the kitchen table reminiscing with your children and grand children, sharing with them what it was like growing up in the 1950s.We all do it, I know I do and with 40 million baby boomers reaching retirement age it's fast becoming a national pastime. So, sit back, relax and read on, enjoy a light-hearted romp back to the past with two boys, their dog and three best friends.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the captivating novel The Mystics of Reyesville, the first in a series celebrating the healing mysteries of Mexican culture, a displaced executive is called back to her hometown, where she must confront past relationships and haunting memories before moving forward with her life. After her godmother passes away, Marlena Rivera returns to Reyesville, Texas, a town she fled years ago. She reconnects with old friends, but Anna, her godmother's spiritual protégé, still bears a grudge against Marlena over their shattered romance. To make matters worse, Marlena's uncle is planning a new and unwanted career for her, and her father is turning over the family business to a cousin who may not be trustworthy.Marlena sees the connections between power, land, and money in this small Texas town, and she is tempted to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. But Reyesville is different-it's on the Map of Emotions, a world with its own rules and its own guides. Marlena never counted on the mystics of Reyesville-or the possibility that she might be one of them.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sammy cocked the revolver, and squeezed his eyes shut. He willed his finger to pull the trigger. He saw darkness-a darkness so intense, it was shot through with streaks of its opposite, like emergency flares. He couldn't bear the darkness. It was terrifying. His eyelids popped open. He drank in the evening light-blue and heavy as if saturated with crystals in solution. How beautiful it was! And he was a coward.Growing up in a tough neighborhood in the outskirts of Miami, three friends from very different backgrounds travel the roads of childhood and adolescence together until the paths they chose changed their lives forever.Broken Windows takes the readers through the depths of human emotion. This is an unforgettable novel about friendship betrayal and life altering choices. A must-read action-packed novel that entangles the reader in a web of life lessons.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The fantasy novel Fluke Family King is the third installment in the misadventures of Sir Maynerd Fluke Dumsted, knight and Royal National Hero.Hebe lifted her dark face to the sky, searching for that spark which would bring her the power she needed. The whole island seethed in a magical turmoil, rotating like a vortex from the heart of Luloo Land. She saw the battle.and realized that Maynerd was losing against impossible odds. The very island was against him, suffocating him in smoke and flame while the blackest monster imaginable beat him to the ground at every step. She could feel his agony-see his tears. He would die without her help.Hebe knew immediately what she had to do. She.employed the winds and the rain to generate the energy she needed to recharge. It was so strong here. She had never felt anything like it before.Even the Demons of the Deep took notice as the black clouds thickened over Luloo Land. Rain pelted the ground in torrents, extinguishing the inferno that threatened the forests, but the energy grew until Hebe called it to her uplifted hands in twin flashes of lightening. The resulting thunder flattened trees to the ground and the beasts hidden within them raced for shelter.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A war torn country abroad. A civil war raging. An American presence that is continually drawing fire, if not from insurgents ambushing ill-equipped and ill-defended armored vehicles than from political pundits and, increasingly, the general public back home. Iraq Vietnam The similarities are striking; the themes universal. This new novel, Hallowed Gesture, harkens back to the Vietnam War with a universal message that is as timely today as it was four decades ago.Joe McDonnell, flush with the proceeds of a successful lawsuit, returns to his Pennsylvania home to unearth his brother's remains and accompany them for reburial in Arlington National Cemetery only to discover that the body buried in Jim McDonnell's grave is not his. As marines, both Jim and Joe saw bloody action in Vietnam, but only Joe came home to live quietly with his psychological scars and the determination to fulfill his brother's childhood dream of a hero's burial. How that journey is thwarted and turned into an unexpected triumph is the gripping story of this novel, Hallowed Gesture.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Love That Connects Us All is the moving and honest story ofauthor Brigitta Beer's exploration through the dark night of thesoul. She validates her experience through the writings ofmystics past and present, including Jesus, Rumi, John de Cross,Meister Eckhart, Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila, the Sufis,Dante, Dorothy Walters, Rilke and Caroline Myss.Beer describes the stages of her journey and her spiritualdevelopment, relating them to the four paths of CreationSpirituality. She also likens the experience to finding thephilosopher's stone in her own heart. It is a journey of longingand unity that, in the end, can only be found through the love inher own heart.Beer shows us a mystical path that has no boundaries and can bea path for everyone-a path into the healing of your 'self.'. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Growing up and living with an abusive father and havinga Mother who became very sick and having six brothersthat needed love and help I could not forget them andtried to help as much as I could. I did not have a lot ofmoney, trying to keep a home for my husband and I andthen helping with them it was very hard. God's gracehelped us through.There were times in my life I have ask God why was Iborn. So much to cope with at a young age and havinga lot of responsibility. All my brothers had to grow upfast and I thank God I was there for them.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Here is immediate access to concepts of heaven from the sacred writings of major world religions. Based on a one-year extensive review of world scriptureal texts, it answers the following questions: 1) What is heaven like 2) How do concepts of heaven vary from religion to religion 3) How do I get there from various parts of the world 4) Is heaven just an oasis 5) What goes on in heaven 6) Who is in heaven 7) How will I feel in heaven This book is a good reference for persons interested in detailed descriptions of heaven. It also reveals some of the basic motivational concepts of adherents of major world religions.The oldest living human being recently died. She was 116 years old. That is about 30 years older than the average age of death in countries with citizens in the very best of health. How old are you No matter how old you are, maybe you should learn more about the ultimate reward from God.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As Katie slept, the Running Moon turned red. Strange visions filled the spreading darkness, and Katie groaned in her sleep. Drummers beat out a frenzied rhythm that made her heart race. She wanted it to stop, but it went on at a terrifying pace. Her skull hurt, each beat making her head pound fiercely. As the pounding drums reached a crescendo, a face, as cruel as it was evil, emerged from the thick blackness. This dark visage was the face of a warrior, one who commanded great power. His black eyes looked right through Katie. She turned to run away, but her feet were glued to the ground. Advancing toward her, he raised a knife! For the first time, Katie noticed that she was holding a book of some kind, a thick sheaf of yellowed papers bound in a leather cover. As the evil warrior brought his knife down sharply, Katie raised the book over her head to defend herself. The blade pierced the book, stopping just inches from her face.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this collection of inspirational short stories, author Queen Goddess explains valuable moral lessons in a realistic and modern setting.'White Ain't Always Right!'-Instead of Arlene asking for a good honest man whether he be a Black man, Latin man, Indian man or Asian man, Arlene asked for a white man. She got him. Boy did she get him.'Chocolate Tropical Delights'-Ming's parents took their daughter's sexual preference very hard. Nevertheless, they had no other choice but to accept their daughter's gay lifestyle.'Mama's Boy Toy'-.when children are subjected to physical and sexual abuse many of them will become very reckless and violent. Unfortunately, many may end up in prison or experience mental instability. However, there is hope as in the case of Sammy Jr. When someone has experienced or suffered childhood abuse and finally finds the courage to face their darkness and seek counseling, healing is then possible.'Stick Up Kidz'-.life is short, so live each day like it's your last day, and do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Tomorrow is promised to no one. It took a robbery for Donna to realize that.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - If you're curious about life after death, What is Eternity ChristianPerspectives Regarding Eternal Life will help you understand this oftencomplex and challenging topic. Author Donald A. Noffsinger writesfrom a Christian perspective, but also includes the various beliefs oneternal life from Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Humanism,Deism, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, and otherleading world religions.Noffsinger compares the beliefs by the God of Abraham Religions:Judaism, Islam and Christianity, and explores the various referencesto eternal life made by Jesus Christ during his time here onEarth. What is Eternity also delves into the teachings of the ApostlePaul and suggests that we can learn from people who have had 'near death'experiences.Along with a discussion of heavenly rewards and other concepts,Noffsinger tackles the difficult issue of purgatory, instructs how topreserve your body for early resurrection, and illuminates what theOld Testament says about eternity. Further your knowledge abouteternal life with the easy-to-understand look at the foundations ofChristianity.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'There is a sense of genuineness about the book. I had a strong conviction about the author's enthusiasm for the worth of attributes such as integrity, cultural diversity, honesty, diligence, and a sense of humor and humility, to temper it all.'-Jonathan K. Hustis, EVP-Legal, MetaSolv, Inc.'Businesses, business schools, and cultural studies departments at schools and colleges will benefit immensely from this book. Pradeep Anand weaves, with fascinating simplicity, warm and authentic stories about Asian Indian immigrants and their experiences in America.'-Amar Bhidé, Lawrence D. Glaubinger professor of business, Columbia University Graduate School of Business.'Pradeep Anand has put together a collection of highly enjoyable stories about the many challenges of being a brown-skinned techie in Texas. Immigrants everywhere will relate to this perceptive and relevant book.'-Chitra Divakaruni, award-winning author and poet. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - If you've ever wondered exactly how to help achieve world peace, Petals on the Path: Third Millennium World Teachings can show you the way.Petals on the Path is the perfect handbook for anyone who wants to improve on the alchemical process of turning thought into action. In Petals on the Path, author Fred Jenning Rogers takes you on a delightful journey through meditations issued by a light being from another dimension. In addition to these easy-to-follow messages, a suggestive process that assists the seeker to find entrance into higher kingdoms of being is included.Many spiritual and philosophical ideologies are interwoven in the simplistic messages that make up Fred's study. He clearly points out that we are the creators of our own destiny. The reoccurring message is that we are creating our reality each moment of every day. To effect changes that are conducive to our continued survival and evolution, we must create causes that support humanity as a whole.<br.Petals on the Path is a welcome breath of fresh air in a world that has been delaying its potential for many years. By gaining understanding about the path of light, you'll be able to take your position of responsibility in the achievement of world peace.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Government architect John Newman is immensely proud of one of his top achievements-the largest and most sophisticated emergency operation facility in the country, built to house top U.S. government programs. President Christopher Wilcox makes a top secret visit to the facility, but tragedy strikes when an earthquake destroys the complex. With the president presumed dead, Vice President Edward Vance assumes the duties of the presidency.Thanks to Newman's design, the president is still alive-and Newman is now in charge of keeping him that way. Trapped inside, President Wilcox is powerless to expose an imminent threat to the United States, one that will forever change the American way of life.When rumors of the president's survival begin to emerge, all rescue operations suddenly cease, by order of acting President Vance. Is one man's blind ambition keeping Wilcox from resuming the presidency, or is there something much more sinister afoot.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - DIVIDE PAKISTAN TO ELIMINATE TERRORISM is Syed Jamaluddin's vision to address issues related to combatting terrorism emanating from Pakistan which have dramatically transformed the entire region into a systematically controlled network having vicious effects to the global peace. This book gives an indepth analysis about the role of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Tablighi Jamat which are involved in producing future terrorists. The book provides specific information about the actual tactics of ISI and Tablighi Jamat and their strategy to disrupt the international peace in the name of Islamization of the world through holy war and martyrdom. The book is an effort to provide an inside story of Pakistan and stories of its military dictators and religious cults who are busy day and night to commit corruption in the name of war-on-terror. The writer declares General Musharraf as a Terrorist-in-Uniform.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Global Golfing SafariOn Japan.Relaxing in a bath, watching Mt.Fuji change color, no one believes more fervently than a Japanese that a bad day on the course is far better than a good day at the office.On golf and marriage. Golf should never be a battleground any more than a passion for flying kites, stamp collecting or chasing butterflies should threaten an otherwise successful union. When we love each, other we find ways to make each other happy. We learn to compromise, and instead of playing two rounds over the week-end, we settle for twenty seven holes on Saturday, and maybe a quick nine on Sunday when no one is looking.On the yips. Mentioning this misfortune to golfing grandsons, they thought the yips was just another disagreeable stomach ailment suffered by senior citizens and wished me a speedy recovery, while others, with a deeper knowledge of the game, refused to discuss it as they feared the dreaded disease was contagious.On fathers and sons. Fathers like to see their offspring in their own image. If Dad has been a keen baseball player, the new arrival will have a mitt on his hand before his eyes are open; the fisherman expects his son to be looking for worms as soon as he can crawl; and there are few driveways in the United States without a basketball net so Dad and junior can shoot hoops while Mom makes dinner. My first son was presented with a putter sized for a four year old.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Erica Fisher taught Sunday school to six-year-olds while in high school. She had a son at 17, was divorced at 20, owned forty acres of real estate at 23, and received a masters' degree at 27.And was an exotic dancer for a few years in between. Her story indulges the seemingly obvious contradictions while showing a determination to not only find herself in her own life but also in others'. This book encourages others to reflect on their own misjudgments and misconceptions of those around them. It's about integrity, a sense of self and true family love and understanding. Erica's life in these pages explores uncertainties and also a hope that compassion can be found in acceptance.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As the writer's wife fights advanced ovarian cancer, pancreatitis and possible liver cancer, they turn to friends, family and their very different religious beliefs for strength, support and insight.During a dramatic two-year period their lives intersect with others experiencing tragedy, and they draw strength, inspiration and even joy from all of them-every single one of them. Jean Marsicano's life was threatened by ovarian cancer-known to many as the silent killer-and she was joined by her husband, her 'Rock,' as they focused on fighting the evil which had invaded her body. They counted their blessings, asked if their lives had meaning, and in the face of great adversity, they enjoyed life.Jean survived The Last Two Years thanks to three physicians-'Pal' and 'Mitch' who supplied support and direction when they needed it most, and Dr. Goodman, a brilliant young physician who delivered Jean's medical care with skill, wisdom and compassion.As The Last Two Years end, they find hope in the face of continuing uncertainty and joy in friends, family and the beaches of South Carolina. And they realize 'God was There,' and will always be there with them.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Poet LeRoy Robert Allen has experienced an exciting and unusual life. Most of his poetry in My Thoughts: That Were Never Taught relates to how he was raised on the road and educated in the school of hard knocks, and how he has been inspired by life's struggles as well as its pleasures. This selected compilation is a succinct illustration of Allen's inherent ability to relate his thoughts to his readers.In My Thoughts, Allen shares ideas that were never taught in any classroom, but are truly results from those winding curves and slippery slopes he tackled on the road of life. His passion now lies in his writing-lived, collected, and refined. The final result, My Thoughts, offers enjoyment and provides a glimpse at life through the eyes of a man who has experienced it all and now shares his memories in verse.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Pulp Science Fiction reads like a wild Saturday afternoon sci-fi double feature matinee from the '50s!'The passenger cleared his throat as he began his message. 'Mom. Mom, it's me. I don't have a lot of time, so please listen to me carefully. I'm not at school. I'm on my way to Buffalo to meet a woman who can help me stop something unimaginable. Mom, you've got to get out of the condo. You've got to get out of Lawrence. Just grab what you can and hire a cab and head west, as far and as fast as you can go. There is going to be an explosion. An airplane with a bomb in it is going to kill you and everyone around you. Mom, you've got to believe me. Mom, get out of there! Mom.'The passenger took a deep breath and continued.'Mom, something fantastic has happened to me. I don't know why or how, but it's been astonishing. Mom, I know we haven't talked about this much lately, but I love you and I want you to be okay.'For the first time since his episode on the sidewalk, he shed a tear-not out of self-pity-but out of happiness, because for the first time he felt that he had something important to lose, and life suddenly mattered to him.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - AN ORDINARY WOMAN'S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY REVEALS THE EXTRAORDINARY!Cheri Greene is a quirky San Francisco attorney. She meets, and instantly connects with Gabriel Koomowa, a tough police officer of Native American descent. Gabe soon falls seriously ill and Cheri finds herself helping him to survive. Nearing death, he is spontaneously healed, leaving the once logical attorney searching to understand why. In her quest for answers Cheri discovers that she has paranormal gifts, and has lived many prior lives. She also learns that her purpose in this life is to be a scribe, and write the words given to her by an elevated being cloaked in the valance of a wizened wizard. Words of future prediction and prophesy, and words containing answers to time honored questions of mankind.AND I WAS TOLD is not just a story. It is a step by step spiritual guide offering channeled ancient records containing insight and predictions of what will be. 'And So In The Year 9097, a comet shall collide with the surface of the planet earth destroying it as it is presently known. It shall cease and in its place shall be born the planet earth in what would be viewed as the big bang by most astronomists of your day. . .'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Upon hearing her words, 'the Somme', Gordon looked at her with wide eyes. He realized that he had just begun to solve a piece of his personal puzzle.'Anna, can I ask you to translate something that might be French, or might be nonsense Just humor me.''What do you want me to translate ''OK, if I say to you, Ill reposing sir le Somme, does it have any meaning 'After listening to his short phrase she replied, 'Hmmm, yes. Your American accent aside, I think you are saying 'they rest on the Somme', in French.'Later, as the train moved south, Gordon asked, 'Anna, if your parents don't mind, I'd like to make a few more visits. I feel there is something in those fields back there, something hidden for me to find.''That's a strange thing to say, Gordon. Something hidden Like what ''I don't know. But something.special.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What do you do when you are staring straight down at the abyss that your life has become This is the question Anthony Albergo asked himself the night the New York Yankees lost game seven of the 2001 World Series and he had to come up with the $50,000 that he owed local mob boss Frankie Feliciani.A New York Hold'em is the story of a young man who lets his gambling addiction ruin his life. He has lost everything-including his parents, who were brutally murdered-to this vicious habit and now he needs to decide if he wants to walk away from this nightmare or seek revenge against Frankie and his nephew Bull for his losses. There's only one catch; he has just five days to either come up with the money or a plan to settle the score.For all you people out there that think playing Texas Hold'em and gambling for a living is a great life, think again. It is much easier on television and in the movies because in the real world, the house always wins and they want their money-no matter what.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Charles Campbell was born in Sheridan, Wyoming in 1923. He studied engineering in Caltech and Purdue and earned a degree in Architecture in Columbia University in 1975. He shares his insights into some of the major developments and issues of the 20th century: the atomic bomb and peacetime control of atomic energy, national concern over the biological effects of atomic radiation, and efforts to penetrate Soviet nuclear development. He was involved in international cooperation on storage and retrieval of scientific information, and biomedical research in Rockefeller University and the New York Heart Association. His quest led to psychiatry, the Gurdjieff Work, Sufism, energetic healing, Shamanism and astrology. He gives vignettes of 35 Nobel Laureates, he earned a degree, he has known and tells about his avocations-architecture, telescope-making, printing, calligraphy and typography, and computers. He became a Dervish in Iran in 1968. After retirement, he opened a bookstore in New York specializing in Islam and the Middle East. In 2006 he graduated from the Fire and Wind Institute of Energetic Science and Heart Centered Healing and is a certified Energetic Healer and Shaman. He lives in Tappan, NY, with his wife, Vivian Davis Campbell, whose memoir, 'Love Hoped For' was published by iUniverse.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Who says it's easy to raise kids these days Certainly not Nana and Papa, the proud grandparents?and definitely not the parents, other grandparents and great-grandparents, and aunts and uncles of 7-year old Deion and his younger cousins Joshua and Donovan.But 'Life is for learning,' and that's just what takes place: whether it's while going to the park, playing on the computer, talking a walk, making music, playing football, eating fast food, playing board games, going to the State Fair, or just doing homework?not to mention celebrating birthdays, and observing holidays such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, the 4th of July, Halloween, and Christmas. The lessons of life may involve the miracle of new birth, or the passing away of a loved one?but they are always shared in a gentle and loving way.Inspired by the real-life adventures, trials, and tribulations of real-life kids, Family Lessons is a heartfelt celebration of the joy, wonder, and beauty of children, told from the perspective of 'Nana' and 'Papa Teague'?who undoubtedly learn more lessons from their grandchildren than they ever impart to them.…