Westbow press nov 2007 (73 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Life isn't easy in the 1860s on the western frontier as the discovery of gold and silver beckons prospectors, and the promise of cheap land attracts ranchers and farmers from the East Coast. It is a time of greed, lawlessness, self-preservation, and opportunity.The wayward Tom Lawson seizes the moment when he discovers a cache of silver near the town of Ribera in southern Arizona, between El Paso and Tucson. When the Lawson family receives word of Tom's silver strike, his brother Ben must decide whether to begin his medical career as planned or assist his brother. Reluctant but enticed, Ben moves from Colorado to Arizona to help his sibling. On the stagecoach ride from El Paso to Ribera, he and the other passengers are robbed. It becomes all too evident that the territory is under constant threat by Indians, renegade discharged Confederate soldiers, and disenfranchised Mexicans.Gold, Silver, and Guns follows the stories of Ben and five others who migrate to Ribera seeking adventure and fortune. As they discover that life in this agitated small town may pose challenges and risks far greater than the rewards, they each must weigh the price of what it takes to survive and prosper.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - On her fourteenth birthday, Holly gets her wish: a horse all her own. Shabang is a striking mare with a sleek, mahogany coat and white stockings. For four years, Shabang is Holly's beloved pet and proud show horse. The young woman and her equine companion have a tremendous respect for and deep understanding of one another. Both are devastated when they are torn apart.Shabang and another horse, Nitro, are taken from their homes and left in the harsh wilderness of Arizona, where food and water are scarce. The wild herd that gallops across the area shuns the two lost horses as intruders, leaving them to fend for themselves. The horses face hardship and danger more dreadful than either one of them ever imagined, and they long for the days when they had owners who loved them and treated them with dignity and kindness.As a grieving Holly dreams of being reunited with Shabang and does everything in her power to find the horses, Shabang does all she can to ensure Nitro's survival in the wild, as well as her own.Shabang's Story is the inspiring tale of the unbreakable bond between a girl and her horse and how love can help conquer all obstacles.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - By his own admission, D. L. Ebert's opinions are neither politically correct, verifiably accurate, nor based on indisputable facts. He does not offer references for further study or background for his thoughts. He promises to use exaggeration to make a point, and he's not afraid to offend you. Ebert has things to say, and he says them here. Raw. Uncensored. Without apology.In these provocative and controversial essays, Ebert tackles topics big and small-issues dominating today's headlines, policies wrapped in red tape, and everyday irritations. He speculates on just about everything, from social security, immigration, global warming, and health care to fashion, the cable guy, asphalt, and stupidity.In every essay, Ebert unabashedly shares his views and suggests unorthodox ways to fix what plague us. His goal: to be heard when being heard is often impossible.Ebert goes to bat for the average guy. While his voice is both headstrong and unorthodox, it can't help but be heard. Using Ebert's ramblings as a catalyst, maybe you, too, will be heard.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Beyond the Hype reveals the real Christian faith by objectively examining the claims of hype from preachers and teachers and comparing them with actual Christian doctrine. This book will help you become free of the bondage of hype religion so you can pursue a genuine, intimate relationship with God.In this sensible, down-to-earth book, pastor William R. Cunningham celebrates the honest ministers and rebukes the hype preachers in many Christian churches, conferences, conventions, and other gatherings, for deceiving people instead of nourishing them with the word of God. He examines the scriptural basis for their often false and misleading claims and points you to the truth about God, Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the Christian faith. Beyond the Hype exposes:The tithe hypeThe prayer hypeThe pastor hypeThe prosperity-and-faith hypeThe abundant-life hypeThe prophecy hypeThe healing hypeBy moving beyond the hype from the pulpit, anyone can learn to find answers, follow Jesus, and pursue an authentic and supremely rewarding Christian faith.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From comical misunderstandings and hilarious mishaps to the sheer terror of a near-death experience, these are the true-life global adventures and keen observations of one American traveler.During his forty years of international travel, Edward Gray journeyed through the old Communist regimes of the USSR, Western Europe, the Americas, and the Far East. He lived through coup attempts in Portugal, Peru, and France; skyjacking incidents in the Middle East and the United States; and his family's extended stay at the JFK Airport in the blizzard of 1993. At once a personal memoir, an intriguing international travelogue, and a fascinating blend of history and sociology, Call a Bomb a Rifle includes Gray's most entertaining, lively, and insightful anecdotes about life among strangers. Whether he's witnessing the purchase of a bushel of cherries in Istanbul, skiing in the Italian Alps, or watching the pilot and his fellow passengers perish in a major airplane crash, Gray is forever changed by his worldly excursions.This remarkable memoir chronicles a lifetime of exploration into the various cultures, languages, and idiosyncrasies that divide us as a species-and the underlying humanity that unites us.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When NASA detects huge asteroids hurtling toward Earth, the President of the United States announces his plan to deploy nuclear warheads from the space shuttle to destroy them. As the West Coast evacuates, General Jack Harrison, a man haunted by nightmares from a long ago war, is chosen to implement a controversial and top-secret backup plan should the shuttle mission fail.Against a clock that seems to be ticking far too fast, Jack, two long-time comrades, and a disparate group of men and women little different from any of us feverishly work to turn a Cold War museum into an operational missile site. Their bold attempt to blend new and old technologies to thwart the unthinkable leaves them questioning whether their mission is as futile as it is daring. The only thing of which they are certain is that if they fail, they die.This intricately woven story about the meeting of technology and faith challenges beliefs and serves as warning to us all of a natural disaster that is not only possible, but probable-and for which the world is still defenseless.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Nothing happens in a vacuum.'So begins Long Story Short, a collection of one hundred absorbing stories from clinical psychologist Dennis Upper's life. A vivid and thoughtful evocation of personal experiences, the tales in this engaging volume are long and short, funny and sad, trivial and profound. From his first childhood memory to his last day at Yale, and from running the Boston Marathon to dealing with a patient's suicide, these absorbing narratives show how all the brief and important moments in life help us each to develop and grow. The images, sensations, and stories might be unique, but the premise that binds the strands of Upper's life together is the simple love of storytelling. By showing that we are all shaped by our individual life experiences, Long Story Short probes the importance of memories and how writing about them leads to personal growth. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In Precipice we meet the charming, conniving Crystal Autry, a young woman from a tiny town in Alabama, adrift in post-World War II Europe. Crystal is on a quest, searching for easy amours and accommodations.as well as a missing link in her own story. Insinuating herself into the villa of the rich and mysterious Miranda, Crystal sets out to charm her and sashay into her elevated society. Miranda's erratic behavior is mystifying, but Crystal sees that only as encouragement to her own plans. Shrouded in regrets and harboring deep pain, Miranda and Crystal are both damaged by their pasts, uncertain of their futures. Set in the gorgeous landscape of the Mediterranean coast in the late 1940s, with an outrageous cast of characters, Precipice is the riveting story of two women haunted by their pasts and flirting with catastrophe. In the end both must decide whether to embrace a life of deceit and despair, or dare to follow the path that leads to the precipice.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An insightful and moving account, The Heart Moves in a Circular Direction tells the story of Ingeborg Gubler Casey, nicknamed 'Biby,' who must come to terms with her mother's mental illness even as she battles fears that she will succumb to the same disease. While growing up, Biby shares her mother's delusional world but as a teen, conversations with her mother leave her in turmoil. After entering college, Biby tries to focus on her future. She cuts off contact with her mother, and, in her attempts to ward off guilt and anxiety, pretends she has no mother. When her older sister returns for a visit, they decide to visit their mother together. After an absence of ten years, Biby must summon all her courage to face her mother. Despite becoming a psychologist, she has little understanding of her own emotions, especially her conflicting feelings about her mother. After her father's death, as Biby re-engages with her mother, she finds herself embarked on a turbulent journey of self-discovery. She emerges more whole, and, as she begins to truly understand the depth of her legacy, she is brought closer to her mother.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Wrigley is funny, sad, and poignant, right down to her name: Wrigley Strawberry Field. We catch her life over six days, as she reconciles the fact that she is dying. We see the strength of a young woman whose life was a chaotic menagerie: raised by hippy parents, childhood tattoo, first date, working in a crematorium, marriage, children, divorce (her husband was in bed with a waitress during the reception), her success as an artist, etc. And with the support of her neighbor and her attorney (Biscuit Grivet), how she tells her two young children that mommy is going away.But . it's her story. Let's let her tell it. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What begins as an unexpected 3:34 a.m. wake-up call from a long-forgotten high school acquaintance ends with Mike Thompson behind bars-and smack in the middle of an international conspiracy.Mike agrees to meet up with the desperate-sounding Conrad Nash, who shares with him a series of mysterious e-mails that look to have originated in 1966. But back in '66, the Internet and e-mail communication as we know it would not exist for another twenty-plus years. Stranger still, the e-mails appear to have been sent by Vincent Hopper, their former high school teacher who has been dead for nearly two decades.Eager to break the monotony of his daily grind, and plenty willing to accept the cash that the paranoid Conrad offers for his confidence and assistance, Mike begins an investigation that leads him through a trail of riddles, lies, and deceit and reveals scandals that test his marriage and threaten a worldwide holocaust.Dark secrets behind the creation of the World Wide Web link to the Cold War and through to today's War on Terror in this provocative suspense thriller which confirms that, indeed, the things one does today leads to the things one inherits tomorrow.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This is a story of one courageous American warrior who volunteers to go into combat after a four-year break. Joseph Monforte Jr has been on a soul-searching journey driven by fate and circumstance. He has endured a tough path to walk during his journey. From an uncertain childhood, to an honorable career in the military. He has faced the odds and crushed the obstacles that have stood in his way. Determined to shed his demons and test his character he finds himself in Iraq, fighting the War on Terror. Near death experiences and bloody battles have opened his eyes to a new world. Along his combat experience he sheds those demons but finds new ones. Joseph Monforte Jr had to fight to make his dreams come alive. An experience that leaves his journey fulfilled. Returning from combat, he finds himself divorced, wounded, broke, and alone. In the wake of all these tribulations a new life was found. Fate has proven his dreams time and time again. Who would have thought combat would heal his heart, soul, and mind This is a true tail of glory and the hells to be seen before it's found. In search of glory.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Over the years Michele Sbrana has enjoyed the privilege of having a voice in the lives of young women. She's long since lost track of what books she recommended and who she told about her ice popsicle idea so she's jotted down some thoughts, experiences and bits of advice she's given or received.Praise for To My Friend on the Occasion of Becoming a Mother'A delightfully entertaining book! It's one of my greatest treasures since becoming a mother. Michele addresses the joys and obstacles of parenting in ways that warm my heart and makes me laugh out loud. This book is packed with wonderfully creative advice for every step of the way. Keep it out where you can see it-you'll want a daily dose!'Abby Anderson, Humorist, mother to Soren and YoungLife staff.'From the whimsical, 'Put your kids in overalls as long as possible.' To the realistic, 'Kids shouldn't get paid for daily chores. You don't, so why should they ' To the uncanny, 'Throw your TV in the lake.' This book reminds me of why I had my first child, and inspires me to have my fourth.'Gen Marquette, Mother to Meran, Poet, and Aura Productions founder.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In this heartwarming collection of original short stories, author, physician, and psychotherapist Mark Sicherman introduces us to endearing characters transformed forever by their experiences with serious illness.Although they all revolve around painful situations, the stories in this anthology abound with encouraging and inspiring lessons on the gifts of love, spiritual faith, and a positive attitude. Sicherman draws on more than thirty years of experience as a practitioner of mind-body medicine to demonstrate the power that every individual has within to treat and heal even the most serious illness.From the title story of a doctor powerless to help his comatose sister to the tale of romantic memories that rejuvenate an old man's will to live, each vignette in Levels of Consciousness describes the ways in which different people cope with illness and pain. Whether it's a young boy learning about courage in his first trip to camp or a woman finding out that angels truly do exist as she passes on to the next world, the message is one of hope and peace for anyone interested in how human beings experience-and ultimately transcend-the darker corners of life's journey. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Where Do We Go From Here The Great God Hunt reveals answers to some of life's toughest questions by unveiling intimate details on the workings of the Universe. Like pieces of a puzzle finally coming together, this little book fills the void of the great unknown. After the untimely deaths of her father and two of her sons, Linda Losey was determined to find out where they had gone and what life was like for them once they arrived. So she asked. It was as if the gates of heaven had opened-she was flooded with an awareness from somewhere beyond time and space providing insight into the 'other side.' What is our purpose Why are we here What happens after we die How did it all begin What is heaven like Does evil exist How do we make sense of it all Linda has woven the heartfelt journey of her father and sons' deaths with her resulting awareness of the Universe into a guide on living. If you've ever wanted to discover your reason for being or wondered what awaits you in the afterlife, delve in and embrace the journey as you venture into the unknown-It's a voyage unlike any other. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Amanda Prescott is at a low point in her young life. Not only has her fiancé succumbed to cancer, but her career as a concert pianist has evaporated, and her position with a prominent Senator has been derailed by government funding quirks. Amanda has few choices. A simple fender bender with Sheila Cameron, owner of an elite real estate agency, however, changes everything. Crippled by financial need, Amanda accepts a temporary position as an agent. Though insecure about her ability to handle exclusive estates and wealthy clients, Amanda uses pluck and creativity to sell her first home-the oldest historic home in Loudoun County. The home once belonged to the Davis family, who immigrated to Virginia in 1725 seeking religious freedom. When Amanda and her next client, Ali Ahmed, discover the injured owner of a horse farm clutching a cryptic poem, Amanda is both frightened and intrigued by the cascading, intertwined events that follow. Seamlessly weaving a historical storyline with a contemporary plot, this enticing novel captures one family's struggles, their immigration from Wales, and their efforts to establish places of worship-and one woman's plunge into unforeseen romance and danger.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - While on death row in North Carolina, convicted murderer Wheeler Stokes gets a surprise visitor, one whose twisted path he has crossed in important ways. This is the story of a man and his tortured past, the women he loved and lost, and the lives he destroyed. Most of all, it is the story of human nature at its best and its worst. Few readers will forget Wheeler Stokes; fewer still will forget what brought him to a tragic end - and the people who crossed him and paid the ultimate price.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When we have a psychic moment, we often think of it as mere coincidence or perhaps the result of an overactive imagination. Many of us are afraid of such breakthroughs and find them weird or spooky. Others ignore them in the hope that they go away. In Supernatural is Natural, celebrated clairvoyant Rosemarie Campione, PhD, takes the mystery, uneasiness, and stigma out of the psychic events we all naturally experience-and shows us how to use them to enhance our quality and enjoyment of life.Divided into three parts, this enlightening guide first lays the foundation of supernatural events as Dr. Campione reveals the way her own psychic abilities developed into a successful forty-year counseling career with a vast clientele. The second part of the book details the various ways spirits communicate. The final third of the text outlines Dr. Campione's philosophy concerning paranormal activity, personal growth, and healing. For everyone interested in exploring and utilizing paranormal occurrences, Dr. Campione's insight and inspiration will teach us how to unleash our inner psychic, hone our own personal psychic gifts, and fulfill our potential.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Liz Lally didn't know that Tom was a cartoon character when she agreed to marry him-but their honeymoon, more than forty years ago, was a good first indicator. Liz's groom had neglected to make reservations and ended up taking her to a run-down hotel with prostitutes prancing at the front door.That was just the beginning of Tom's morph from Liz's Prince Charming into the goofball cartoon character everyone knows him to be today.Here, Liz delivers laugh-out-loud, true tales about sharing a home and raising a family with a quirky man who lives by a logic all his own. Wives everywhere will commiserate when Liz awaits an intimate anniversary celebration for two as her husband coordinates a golf trip for twenty, yearns for the handyman-husband who walked through their new house decades ago and planned all the remodeling projects he'd accomplish (Tom's first, the 'playroom,' is still under construction; never mind that the 'kids' are all grown and out of the house), and tries valiantly to parent three children with a man who can barely care for himself.These are the sometimes perplexing, usually hilarious, always endearing antics of a true American character-and the wife who loves him anyway.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Riva Kaplan is a talented delivery room nurse who put her career on hold for her ambitious husband, David, as he built a lucrative dermatology practice. Two small children and thirteen years of marriage later, Riva and David find themselves distant, drifting, and constantly arguing.Riva's solution is to return to nursing part-time to regain an important part of her identity. David's solution is to build a mansion complete with lush landscaping, a pool, and tennis courts-and to have an affair. David is outraged by Riva's seeming inability to appreciate all that he's provided her and unnerved by her desire to work. He continues his descent into infidelity and increasingly shady financial dealings that threaten his practice.Amid the deception, tension, and turmoil, neither Riva nor David can escape the influence of their upbringing. Women in Riva's family have always been self-sufficient; her mother supported the family after Riva's father, a flamboyant womanizer, deserted them. David, infused with a feeling of unworthiness by his cruel and abusive father, is driven to both overachieve and control every situation.At odds but still in love with her husband, Riva must disentangle her priorities if she is ever to rise to grace.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Josh Hellyer can look back and laugh at situations that would hurt and humiliate even the most stalwart among us, such as when he nervously wet his pants during a school play or the time he was told, 'people would like you more if you didn't act like yourself.' Hellyer's 'glass half full' philosophy is contagious, and in reading his spirited true stories, you'll find yourself eager to take the risk to be genuine, dream big, and give life a squeeze.Hellyer's debut collection of funny and serenely thoughtful essays highlight the profound, universal, character-building lessons he has learned firsthand in his young life. With humor and grace, Hellyer tackles topics such as equality, depression, homosexuality, love, the power of words, and the importance of education. Among life's inevitable fears, anxieties, disappointments, and challenges, Hellyer finds laughter, unconditional family support, goodness, and enduring friendships.For anyone who wants to embrace life, with all its imperfections, and demand a more exuberant and satisfying journey, this upbeat collection will push you to discover what it means to be human and jumpstart the process of celebrating every day and living life to its fullest. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'From the first page I could not put it down . The book is beautiful. It is simple, real, heartfelt . You have shown others a way to navigate the road all of us will travel.'-Barbara Karnes RN, Author of Gone From My Sight, My Friend I Care, A Time To Live, and The Final Act of LivingBlessed with a loving marriage and six children, Elaine Wilmes was about to enter the autumn of her life-then she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a year of chemotherapy and Herceptin treatments, the doctors pronounced her cancer-free. But her cancer reappeared with a vengeance, first with the development of bone cancer, and then brain cancer.When all treatment options had been exhausted, the family called hospice, whose mission is to support terminally ill patients and their families. Through hospice care, the family was able to release Elaine to the great beyond as quietly, painlessly, and lovingly as possible and witness her passing with renewed hope and in a profound and life-changing way.This heart-rending memoir gives powerfully candid, moment-to-moment descriptions of the end-of-life experience. Narrated by one of Elaine's sons, D. M. Wilmes, this uplifting story will help other families come to terms with the roller coaster of emotions felt during a loved one's final days.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - If you want to own or manage a breakout company, R. Neil Thiessen can make it happen-and he'll save you frustration, time, and money, to boot. Proven in myriad industries, Thiessen's Diamond Solution is a powerful tool for gaining insight into your business and uncovering opportunities that you never knew existed. With this guide, you will learn to develop critical elements for business success, including clarity, focus, adaptability, flexibility, and efficiency, as well as how to:Decide whether growth is the right option right now for your businessTake stock of existing company assets and human resourcesDetermine what's currently working and what is notBuild a trustworthy staff that is engaged and involved and will deliver resultsFoster a culture of accountability and actionImplement 'Leaderment,' an ideal combination of leadership and management Use Opportunity Assessment to prioritize your precious resources With the expert tips and strategies, case studies and examples, and practical exercises in this motivating and empowering book, you will avoid pitfalls, minimize risks, and achieve extraordinary results as your business grows with limited resources and limitless imaginations.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In 1964, Dan Reilly landed the dream job of every New York Mets fan. Pulled from his humble position in Shea Stadium's ticket office to become the Mets' mascot-and Major League Baseball's first official mascot-Reilly donned the baseball-shaped, papier-mâché head of Mr. Met and began a career rubbing elbows with some of the game's most illustrious players. The Original Mr. Met Remembers is packed with never-before-told anecdotes, detailed team history, and intimate glimpses of players on and off the field. With a cast of characters that include the inimitable Casey Stengel, the bumbling Marv Throneberry, and Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn, Reilly delivers a rollicking ride from the Mets' celebrated first season in 1962 to their unexpected and thrilling 1969 World Series victory. A must-read for baseball fans and sports historians alike, The Original Mr. Met Remembers recalls America's favorite pastime in all its glory, and is a devoted fan's personal tribute to one of New York's most celebrated teams.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Hilarious and spot on, The Girlfriend's Code of Ethics shatters myths about men (they are not all married, jailed, on drugs, or gay) and puts you well on your way to a drama-free, girlfriend-packed life. Based on loyalty and decency, the Code will help you stop sabotaging your love relationships and undermining your friendships, eliminate even the appearance of impropriety (Code #25: Never 'forget' to inform your girlfriend if her boyfriend or ex-boyfriend calls you for any reason.), and avoid putting yourself in any position that may lead to an indiscretion (Code #5: Never fantasize about your girlfriend's man.). Along with fifty-one steadfast rules, this indispensable girls' guide delivers real-world 'Breaking the Code' stories to drive home the consequences of letting down a girlfriend; 'Girlfriend 911' wisdom to make it easier to stay within the rules even when it's oh-so-tempting to stray; the almighty 'Girlfriend's Commandments'; and an eye-opening survey to determine the kind of girlfriend you already are. It's really quite simple: ignore the Code, and live a life of isolation and disillusion; follow it, and know that your girlfriends have your back as you have theirs, and no man will ever come between you. Read this book. Live it. Pass it on.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From Girl Scout to grocery store clerk, firearms instructor to special agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and eventually to freelance writer, Chris Roberts chronicles her true-life adventures and misadventures, courting rituals and second chances, extra heartbeats and lessons learned. In this candid and witty collection of essays, Roberts recaps her first fifty years with wry humor, looking back on her blue-collar upbringing in a troubled home, where she and her brothers banded together to survive a violent father and an alcoholic mother. At the age of seventeen, Roberts fell into a career in federal law enforcement and found herself in a place where women were not welcome and where co-workers could be as hostile as the criminals she investigated. Roberts pinpoints the ridiculous amidst the sublime and the dignified in the downright embarrassing as she recounts a fated meeting with the man who would become her husband, the forty-three-second shortcoming that kept her out of the FBI, a late-in-life introduction to motherhood, and the burial of her mother's ashes at sea. Whether she's traveling to Egypt or changing the light bulb on an appliance, Roberts brings us into her world, where anything that can go wrong probably will and where laughter usually saves the day. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Those people are not Africans, they don't know a . thing about Africa; with names like Shaniqua, Shaligua, Mohammed, and all that crap, and all of them are in jail.'-Bill CosbyIf you found some truth in Bill Cosby's infamous 'Ghettosburg Address' (given in 2004, during the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the landmark lawsuit Brown vs. Board of Education), where the comedian denounced the dumbing down of black America, read on. Ass Backwards is even more abrasive and provocative. Much like a hibernating bear, author 'Kodiack' awakens after thirty-five years to accept his role as the underdog and heed his calling to condemn irresponsible black leaders who encourage the slave mentality in black communities. A veteran policeman, Kodiack critically analyzes his experiences in a city with a 70 percent Caucasian population-in which black individuals commit 80 percent of felony crimes. Kodiack has developed a near hatred of African Americans who hinder the progress of his race by perpetuating negative stereotypes.In this timely and controversial account, Kodiack offers a bold voice to anyone who is afraid of being labeled a bigot, a racist, and a sellout. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - F MEANS FLOUNDERING aims at traditional and non-traditional (returning adult) students beginning college with little idea of what a student must do. Professor Swanson grew from nearly flunking out of his first semester in college to graduating from college; eventually earning a master's and a doctorate as well as becoming a college professor. Becoming a more efficient and effective student is built on seven essential components: know (1) where you are going, (2) what's going on in the classroom, (3) how to listen and what to listen for, (4) how to learn, (5) how to prepare for tests, (6) how to take tests, and (7) how to use your time efficiently. Most how-to-study books overlook the importance of listening in the classroom. Simply saying, 'Listen carefully,' or 'Pay attention,' is not enough for most students. When students listen effectively, they can learn what they need to know and what is going to be on the test. Students who get better grades are not smarter; they listen better. Knowing what you're doing as a student makes school much easier. Dr. Swanson always told his classes, 'If I could learn to get better grades, almost anyone can.'. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Bill Hildenbrand is as close to the total Senate man as I've ever met. -Former Majority Leader, Senator Howard Baker, as quoted in The New York Times. In this memoir one can find a refreshing sense of good humor injected into some of the most important episodes of our national history.and be glad that our distinguished good friend, the former Secretary of the United States Senate, took the time to write it. -Senator Thad Cochran. . one of the honest 'old pros' who smoothed my path in early Senate years. Dad [former Senator Milward Simpson] always referred to Bill as 'one of nature's noble men.' He is that. His memories as jogged here are special reading. -Former Senator Alan Simpson. A must-read memoir packed with humor and insight, and a valuable critique for all who believe in and care about good government. -James Cannon, former Chief-of-Staff to Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker, and biographer of President Ford.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - No matter how full your days or how consumed you are with 'more important' things, you can always welcome more happiness into your life. The Joy Reminder is the first in a cheerful trio of books that will help you reconnect with all types of joy that you have been missing-from the kind that makes you laugh out loud to the kind that brings you that contented warmth deep in your soul.In this motivational guide, C. J. Hoffman uses personal anecdotes, stories, and parables to remind you of timeless lessons that can help you get to know your joyful self more completely. She gives ancient biblical philosophies a fresh, modern perspective that's entirely relevant for today's busy world. From the magic feeling of 'Past Life Regression' to the acidic 'Ready or Not', and from the memorable 'Animal Attraction' to the creation of 'Luna', the varied tales in this thoughtful volume encourage you to open yourself to new experiences, accept unexpected blessings, develop unconditional love, and use prayer in your daily life.Filled with the sort of inspiration that stays with you long after you set the book down, The Joy Reminder will teach, amuse, and challenge you to live a more fulfilling and spirited life.…