Westbow press nov 2008 (85 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Alonzo is missing due to a magic trick gone awry, and his favorite teacher, Mr. Frost, has been arrested! The mystery centers on a trunk that once belonged to the great Houdini, and now it's up to two of Alonzo's closest friends, Peanut and Olivia, to find him and free their teacher.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'It was just another Christmas Eve in Pittsburgh in the year of our Lord, 1956.' Three brothers journey to the farms of New Jersey on Christmas Eve to be with there little sister as she gives birth to the next generation of O'Malleys.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Like other women growing up during the era of Prohibition and the Great Depression, Ellen learns early on that life is all about sacrifice, and lots of it. Her father dies when she's still a girl, supposedly while hauling moonshine out from the mountains of Tennessee. With the economy in shambles and a family to take care of, Ellen's mother now must take over her late husband's moonshine business. And when that burden grows too much for her and she dies, the family's neighbor, Wes, sees an opportunity to take over her turf. Wes does more than just take over the bootlegging business. He also asks Ellen to be his wife, and she agrees, even though she realizes it's a marriage of convenience. When she accepts that she won't ever truly love her husband, however, she doesn't seem to have any options left. Join Ellen on a heartbreaking yet, at times, uplifting journey as she struggles to gain control of her own destiny while an entire country wrestles with the divisions caused by Prohibition, the turmoil of the Great Depression, and the reality of World War II in Abiding Love.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Do you want to live a personally fulfilling life Do you have few or no financial resources In Empty Hands, author Joyce White provides a step-by-step guide to achieving your goals and making your dreams come true, regardless of how much or how little money you have.The perception that success is unattainable when a person has limited resources is a myth. Thousands of ordinary people have achieved their personal goals with limited resources, and in Empty Hands, White explains how to:-Decide for yourself what success should look like-Receive advice from other people who have made their dreams come true-Learn the basic principles (profit, mutual benefit, cost of success, open door) that will launch you into your destiny-Create a custom plan to guide you -Overcome obstacles that are a result of having few resources-Learn to stop focusing on what you cannot do-Start living your life based on what you can do right nowBy following White's basic principles, utilizing the charts provided, and seeking additional resources in the area of your specific goals, you have the opportunity to succeed at anything you plan to accomplish.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The residents of Three Corners, Texas are in shock to realize that, even in the time following the Civil War, their quiet town is a lawless place. They are threatened by the news of a gang of desperados who have slaughtered a group of innocent people from another state.The townspeople know that they may be next, and so they enlist the help of Elias Trace, a man battle-tested from the Civil War. Even though he's seen enough blood to last a lifetime, he knows he must do whatever he can to prevent violence from coming to the town where he's come to live a peaceful life.Likewise, Elias shudders to think of any harm being done to the beautiful Emma Mann, who recently became a widow. Meanwhile, Emma finds herself battling the feelings she feels for the newcomer.If he wants to protect Emma and the town, Elias must lead a militia of ranch hands, young boys and women against a band of outlaws. There can only be one outcome in From Hell to Breakfast.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book represents a turning point in my philosophy, stemming from my experiences as an advocate for social justice. For many years I have observed seemingly unsolvable human conflicts, the generational damage of bad choices, and the perils of rigid social and economic inequality. I watched one social issue after another emerge, each as dire as the last. I began to wonder, as many do from time to time, if I am really making a difference. As an avid reader of science magazines I began to transfer my interest in the concept of a unifying principle from science to social philosophy. I began to wonder if there was one principle that could explain the myriad of human conflicts and suffering, and perhaps more importantly offer some guidance on a solution. From this curiosity grew serious research into human understanding, and eventually my philosophy on the purpose of life. This book is primarily written from one type of person to others who share the same three traits: being dedicated to making the world a better place, frustrated by realizing that we appear to be losing ground fast, and open to a new context for human life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - After the tragic death of his wife, a young American writer decides that a radical change to his life may help the healing process. On the advice of friends he returns to the land of his forefathers. Arriving in the village of Lower Aghada in the south of Ireland he took residence with an elderly lady who treated him like her own son. Knowing of the death of his wife she did all in her power to provide accommodations suited to his profession. His invitation to join a debating group in the local pub not only provided the distraction to put the past in the past, it also introduced him to a group of men who would become part of his extended family.His attendance at morning mass in the company of his landlady brought the wrath of his debating buddies. Their challenges to his Christian beliefs were relentless and vitriolic. However, his radical interpretation of biblical text caused them to rethink their own opinions. The challenge was now for them to look at scripture in a new way.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Marc Ladouceur thought he wanted to become a Catholic priest. His mother, his Aunt the Nun, and his pastor knew he should be one. Marc was in constant battle with his erections, especially around the other boys in the seminary. He hated himself for being a sissy; he wished he could be more like the deacon with the hockey-player build. Marc has spent his adult life looking at men, but he's never had any. His first sexual encounter at age sixteen still haunts him. The deacon was not that much older; and they were together just once, the night Marc was stranded by a fierce Canadian snowstorm. Fighting job boredom and grieving the loss of his wife of twenty-five years, Marc embarks on a desert road trip that will push him out of his depression and out of the closet. At a Palm Springs resort, he confronts the gay lifestyle he has denied himself. A coming-of-age story, Singing the Vernacular weaves through the guilt of an adolescent boy who knows he's 'different' and the confusion of a middle-age, closeted man.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Like any other sixteen year old girl, Kiera Kipper dreams of being a Hollywood starlet-much to her parent's dismay. When she decides to run away, the independence and freedom that follow give her a chance to accomplish her acting dreams. She unexpectedly runs into Darius, a blind man with whom she forms an unusual bond, not unlike that between parent and child. After enduring life-changing hardships together, Darius and Kiera struggle through their overwhelming problems and learn to depend on each other. They learn to face their fears and find that dreams really do come true.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Stories about American healthcare have been told in print, on film, on television and radio, and in every form imaginable. The story of American healthcare, however, has never been told in quite the same way as in Dr. Blair Beebe's Doctor Tales. Through lyrical and compelling narrative, Dr. Beebe uses fourteen tales to tell his story of how our healthcare structure evolved to become the most advanced, and problematic, system in the world. Beginning with the viewpoint of an impressionable twenty-one-year-old first-year medical student, he continues with numerous patient encounters in hospital settings, and ends with a fictional community's response to an avian influenza epidemic transposed from a real outbreak in the Far East. Doctor Tales draws from the lives of real doctors, nurses, and patients to show the changes that have occurred during the second half of the twentieth century that have led to spectacular new treatments, and equally stunning shortfalls in healthcare.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - For decades Ethel Davis Hopper, known by everyone around town as a poison-dripper and a control freak, collected what she considered to be valuable collectibles and antiques. Recently deceased, this self-appointed matriarch in the family forced her house and contents upon her favorite granddaughter, a minister's wife who lives in London--Rachel and James Campbell.The young couple with their two small children have arrived for a month of vacation which has always begun with Ethel's family reunion. But this year things are very different. Ethel dies and the Campbells become only too aware of just how expense this property will be to keep.The put the house on the market at a time when properties are not selling well and decide to auction off the contents--a house filled by pack-rat Ethel. They hire a local auctioneer upon the advice of a few local people--and soon regret having done so. In addition, Rachel's divorced parents arrive unannounced, both alcoholics. One has a long-held secret that will be revealed--adding more anxiety to an already distraught Rachel. And as if that is not enough, a distant relative becomes enraged about the sale and threatens legal action.It is a wet, cold summer in Vermont--and one that readers will long remember as they settle in at a country auction.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What would you do if you suspect your best friend, who happens to be a giant egg, was killed but everyone else thinks it was an accident Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed, a collection of twenty-two short fairy tale-like stories, tackles that question and many more. In this collection's title story, Chicken Little is certain his friend did not fall from the ledge, and he intends to prove there is a conspiracy. Will he discover the truth before it's too late Filled with interesting and delightful characters, these short stories ask questions not raised before. Can a reverse vampire find true love Can the World Nose Hair champion really make the world a better place Is it ever wise to stick cheese noodles in your nose Can one live their life squeezing other people's ears in peace If a whale and a tiger had a fight who would win Incorporating familiar characters in children's literature and folklore, Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed tells a series of tales with surprises to keep you guessing. Each story asks a different question, and each story offers a different, strange answer.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When Robert came for a visit to his home town, he didn't know that God had brought him back to care give his mother. He goes back to the church he was raised in and found that him being gay was something that a lot of people couldn't understand. Robert is not ashamed to be an out and proud Christian gay man.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - After a few months of being the 'new kid' in Cypress City, Texas, Jimmy Stringer thinks he's finally fitting in. Then, his parents start arguing and can't seem to stop. Next thing, his dad, a captain in the Air Force, up and disappears on the night of the Summer Solstice. Rumors abound. Is Captain Stringer AWOL Did he desert Jimmy knows better, but he doesn't know where his dad has gone or why he didn't leave a note or some sign, if not for him, at least for his mom.Relying on the help of his two buddies, Lupe and Billy Ray, Jimmy makes it through a tough West Texas summer. Finally, school starts again. Walking home from a high school football game on the Autumnal Equinox, Jimmy sees an unusual shooting star appear to land behind a neighbor's house. The next day, he watches that neighbor's little Chihuahua, Elmer, explode in Mr. Cadwallader's barbershop. Nothing is at it should be, but something tells Jimmy it's all related to his dad disappearing, and, just maybe, he and his friends can put it together and get his dad back.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Thousands of years ago, Lord Devi, one of three rulers of the Underworld, became greedy and tried to gain control. A battle ensued; Grim the Reaper was victorious and imprisoned Lori Devi for eternity. That is until Kitti, a three-foot, eleven-inch bunny, unwittingly releases the demon while on a school field trip to the Museum of Boring Artifacts.As the three-horned Lord Devi emerges from a red and black tomb shrouded in chains, Grim the Reaper, Kitti's adoptive father, battles the demon once again. Grim loses his grip and is sucked through a portal. Lord Devi declares victory and disappears. Kitti, also known as 'Death Bunny,' vows to rescue his father and defeat Lord Devi. Kitti is aided in his quest by a host of quirky characters. There's Pandy, the fudge-loving panda bear; Zorg-10, a ten-foot robotic creature; Kurri, a giant caterpillar who undergoes metamorphosis; and Zom B. Me and Zom B. She, two zombie skeletons. Together they battle a malevolent bounty hunter, armies of demons, and a giant dragon monster. Will this band of faithful fighters overcome evil, return peace to the Underworld and reunite Kitti with his father.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What do long-ago murder and intrigue have to do with Terry Hartree, reporter for the Vancouver Tribune Nothing, he would have said, until a call from a self-confessed serial killer sends him in pursuit of his greatest story ever. Terry's nightmare begins on an ordinary day of handing out assignments to his two cub reporters. A reluctant mentor, he is not happy about overseeing Grant's training and is especially disgruntled at having to drag 'Lois Lane' around with him, too. But then the phone rings and changes everything. A woman calling herself Dallas, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and wants to confess her crimes before she dies. A crusty old woman who likes to quote Shakespeare, Dallas is prepared to tell all about the murders. She also reveals that an organized group of cells--a kind of fifth column--was behind these and other deaths. And orchestrating everything was a power known by the code name Mr. Smith. Most startling of all, Mr. Smith is presently in Vancouver--and still destroying people's lives.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Democrats have introduced a resolution for the Equal Rights Amendment for Women during every session of Congress since 1982. Each time it has been sent to die in Committee. But Congresswoman Shiloh Catherine Giles isn't going to let that happen this time.In addition to being a member of Congress, Shiloh is also an Episcopal minister, which gives her a unique view on the battles on Capitol Hill. She's a staunch champion for women's rights, and she knows that passing this resolution is paramount to her cause. Rather than follow the resolution route, Shiloh introduces the ERA as an amendment to the defense appropriations bill, insuring that it will be debated on the floor of Congress.Shiloh gathers a grass roots constituency to work for passage, ratification, and approval of the amendment. Unfortunately, there are those that don't want her to succeed. The zealous religious right and higher powers at the White House are against her every move. Yet Shiloh refuses to give up, knowing that her cause will benefit millions of American women. When her crusade takes a dangerous turn, Shiloh must fight for her very life.A gripping tale of politics, prejudice, and greed, The Giles Amendment explores one woman's dedication and spirit against overwhelming odds.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Successful business owner Victor Paulson has just turned up dead. Even though he rose from being the leader of a street gang in London to becoming a member of the prestigious gentleman's club, the London Club, his aggressive and abrasive personality endeared him to no one. But was his death an accident-or murder Scotland Yard is sent to investigate. Led by Chief Detective Ian MacPherson and assisted by Dr. Sergeant David Campbell, a retired psychologist from the United States, the team begins to gather evidence surrounding Paulson's death. They compile a list of people close to Carlson and begin the long round of questioning, hoping to find some bit of information to steer them in the right direction. When the autopsy suggests that Paulson's death was not an accident, MacPherson and his team know they must bring the perpetrator to justice. But Paulson was not a well-liked man, and the list of those who might wish to do him in is lengthy. Can MacPherson and his associates find enough evidence to convict a killer, or is this case a blur between black and white, right and wrong Filled with intrigue and drama, The London Club delivers a fast-paced mystery that takes an in-depth look at the gray area between innocence and guilt.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Eighteen-year-old Elian, fresh from defeating the evil Queen Melda, looks at the half-moon birthmark embellishing the back of her hand. She knows she has a twin sister, from whom she was separated at birth, with the exact same mark. The drive to reunite overtakes her. But now Elian, newly queen of Wide River Province, must be careful. The people are depending on her leadership, powers, and gifts. Based on an ancient prophesy, Elian also knows that evil forces still seek to take her life and rule the Province. Despite the dangers, Elian begins the arduous journey to find her sister. One piece of information leads to another as Elian and her guardian soldiers, Tobar, Haris, and Robert scour the countryside for Elian's sister. Each time they believe they are close, another obstacle thwarts their progress. Elian must press onward. More people are falling prey to the evil perpetrated by The Master and his minions. Even those in the search party are touched by the Master's evil. As they come closer and closer to battling The Master, Elian finds herself alone. Can Elian finally reunite with her long lost twin or does fate have something entirely different in store for her.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Journalist Mary Ellen Boyd can finally say she is content with her life. At the age of thirty-four, she has finally gotten over her sorry ex-husband Jimmy Joe Johnson and she can now concentrate on her job as a reporter with the local Oxford, Mississippi newspaper, and a close relationship with her widower father.There is just one thing she's concerned about: her father's interest in the married Geraldine Hardin, the head football coach's secretary, and the enemy of every woman in Oxford and friend to every man in town. But when Geraldine's dead body turned up in Coach Little's office early on a Sunday morning, the worst happens: Mary Ellen's father is a suspect in her death.Mary Ellen starts digging into the facts of the case and soon finds out that Geraldine Hardin had more than one man wrapped around her finger-and more than one wife out for her blood. With the list of suspects growing, Mary Ellen follows her investigative instincts in an attempt to clear her father's name and bring the real killer to justice. The first in a series of mysteries featuring Mary Ellen Boyd, Hotty Toddy takes you on a rollicking ride through a small Southern town where anything can happen and often does. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - On May 24, 1977, Trudy Resnick Farber was abducted from her home by a masked, armed intruder, taken to a remote wooded mountainside and buried alive! A million dollar ransom demand was made for her release. The Day the Catskills Cried is the complete and true story concerning a horrific crime that shook the Catskill region of New York.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A plethora of politicians, military leaders and think-tank intellectuals have written books about their experience with the Bush Administration. But what about the rest of us What were we thinking as America marched off to war against Iraq Fred Rounds, the author of War of the Willing, is one of us. In January, 2003, Rounds carefully began to follow the news as the United States fumbled its way into a disastrous war. Taken from worldwide media sources his journal contains a record not only of the incredible day-by-day antics of our politicians, but also the agonizing struggles, frustrations, and sense of powerlessness that became for the author the root of an obsession.If we can learn anything from the last eight years of the Bush Administration, then let it be the fact that the government does not have any privileged channel of information unavailable to its constituents. Either the government had the wrong information or it misused what it did have. Democrats and Republicans alike got caught up in the war fervor. Along with millions of others who were thrust into a powerless 'focus group' of protesters,Rounds illustrates how freedom of speech means nothing if no one in government listens. Thoughtful and well-informed Americans were simply denied a voice. America not only lost its voice; it lost a generation to a pointless war in Iraq.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Savour the life of a beloved tea room - from the delectable favourite recipes to the sweet memories that made this small town tea room a favourite meeting place.Tempest in a Teapot, Recipes and Reminisces offers easy to follow recipes of their most requested classics like Curried Tuna Sandwiches, Sticky Date Pudding and Sweet scones. These and all the recipes in this book can be easily reproduced and enjoyed at home to plan your own tea party, or other memorable celebration. In addition, learn valuable information about tea from the way it is produced to the various types of tea available. You will get step-by-step instructions on how to brew a proper cup of tea. You'll also learn about that revered British tradition, Afternoon Tea. Find out how it came into being and how to recreate this time honoured tradition. This book is a valuable resource for any tea and food enthusiast.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Contemplating a career in a public school setting Be advised that a college education will prepare you to create brilliant lesson plans, but not for the reality of the day-to-day interaction among students, teachers and administrators. Teachers deal with more than 'reading, writing, and arithmetic,' they must focus on working with the 'person' who is the student. Are your children headed to high school No matter what you think you know, reality is often another matter. Shielding a child from real life is an impossibility, however parents will benefit from comprehending what young people face at school. All of the experiences related in this book are true and sometimes blunt and shocking. As a parent or an educator, similar situations may come your way. With the aid of this book, you will be better prepared to anticipate and meet these challenges with a sense of accomplishment and humor.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - It should not come as a surprise, but to many young people it does: What you do during high school and college can have a significant impact on career opportunities.Some students think that as long as they get good grades, everything will turn out just fine. But many talented people have failed to get the federal job they want because of an unlawful act they committed during a moment of indiscretion.In this groundbreaking guidebook, Lorraine Koster, a licensed private investigator with more than 20 years of experience, shares her insights into why and how federal government pre-employment background investigations are conducted and how to master the application process.Learn what information is available to investigators, how to find career opportunities, the best ways to navigate the application process and much more.Acting responsibly at an early age is important for anyone wanting to succeed later in life. Take the first step into landing that dream job in Students Beware: Life Does Not Begin at 21.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Something strange was happening to seventy-eight year old Victor Marshall. He was looking younger and acting younger. Out of nowhere, he was beginning to feel restored, an unexplained sense of exhilaration pervading his body. His tennis game was improving, and he still had energy at the end of a teaching day. Strangest of all, Vic noticed new sexual promptings and not necessarily directed toward Binnie, his wife of fifty-five years and mother of his children. What the hell was going on A lot of people wanted to know, including his wealthy twin brother who was aging noticeably, his wife and children, and the preparatory school where he had taught history for a half a century. Whatever the cause for this drive toward youth, it brings him to confront issues that he had not previously faced or even thought of-a growing loneliness and sense of separation, matters of honor and vindictiveness, questions concerning his own morality and self-identity, guilt and betrayal of values, religiosity and reflections on the nature of human purpose-and finally the wisdom of the achievement of great longevity itself, as is now coming within the vision and purview of established medical science and research.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The 'law of attraction' means like attracts like. Your thoughts, therefore, produce what you imagine; your attitudes and behaviors are a direct result of what you think. If you are struggling with anxiety-inducing situations, the toxicity of tension and fear may be overtaking your body and soul. Holding on to destructive thoughts and feelings can knock you off balance and drain your life energy. The resulting disharmony can throw your life into an uncontrollable tailspin.Mary Ann Dawson wants to change that. With The Keys, she shares how you can surround yourself with positive energy and invite harmony into your life. Although it is challenging to change old patterns of thinking, The Keys makes it possible. Using the author's simple principles of gratitude, faith, focusing, and connecting with a higher power, you can rid yourself of negative thoughts and emotions, heal your soul, and reach your highest potential.Use the four Keys to tap into your creative power and see how your life can transform. Dawson offers simple techniques and the reasons to believe it's possible to bask in peace, joy, and contentment. She has taught many people to master their lives using The Keys, and now she offers them to you.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Little Casey loves baseball. Even before the child was born, his father knew that the kid was going to be a baseball player and prepared a nursery theme of baby blue walls with baseball angels in the form of porcelain dolls, framed pictures, and the new Big Head poster of Cal Ripken Jr.; his Dad's favorite Major League player on the wall.Two years later, Casey loves baseball and everyone realizes it. He knows exactly what to do with that little plastic bat and ball his father so anxiously waited to get for him. Every night, when Casey's father comes home from work, it's 'Game Time!' They play ball in the living room, watch their favorite big league team on the big screen with surround sound for a better 'learning experience,' with a side order of Baseball Tonight on ESPN. Finally, the two finish the night talking about baseball and dad hopefully believing that his little Casey will dream of making the big play or hitting the big home run; Casey at the plate.right Parents, do you know what to do next In Pursuit of the College Baseball Scholarship is a book of wisdom and insight on how to pursue a college baseball scholarship from the perspective of a coach who has been there and done it well.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - After a physical altercation with a troubled student, school officials remove jaded veteran English teacher Manny Quesada from his high school classroom. They assign him administrative duties in the 'Rubber Room' of lore and legend in the superintendent's office where lost souls known as 'rogue teachers' await judgment. Rather than wait passively to be exonerated for what he considers justifiable defense, Manny undertakes a quest to clear himself. He uncovers startling evidence that educational officials are falsifying statistics - and that the scandal reaches the highest levels of city politics. As the new realities of urban education erode his ideals, Manny wallow in self-pity. He spirals downward on alcohol, drugs, and his favorite student, Maggie, a bright, green-eyed beauty interested-unlike the others-in learning, whose infatuation temps him in his weakened state. But then blackmail and a murder investigation cast serious doubt on his return to the classroom, and Manny must decide if his ministry to problem students can survive his personal turmoil. Reminiscent of such notable works as Blackboard Jungle, Up the Down Stair Case, and To Sir with Love, Confessions of a Rogue Teacher paints a sobering portrait of the American classroom and artfully captures the realities of public education today.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A possessively, melancholically, beautiful poetry book of gentle pain, serene darkness, intense voyages on the sea of existence, paranormally passionate, mesmerizingly mysterious, and wickedly good. Unveil the wisdom in your heart, release the chains of worldly captivity, see the realm beyond reach, discover the magick here to teach. Spare a moment to lie in this chasm of darkened truth. Melt awhile to flow into this graveyard of gothic delight, haunt with me in this realm of surmise. drink with me the real essence of life.…