Westbow press sep 2007 (55 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Baseball is life, or so the saying goes. In this book, a man's relationship with his father coincides with the twists, turns, and surprises experienced in the game of baseball. From a sandlot in Massachusetts at the turn of the century to an old stadium cum Wal-Mart in present day Oregon, the reader is taken from one game to the next, with father and son ever present-either on the field or in the stands. On his lifelong journey the man learns the lessons his dad tries to teach him on the diamond: discipline, obedience, loyalty, teamwork, curiosity, and respect. He handles life's curve balls, in the form of rejection, alcoholism, and divorce, with the grace and stamina of a true athlete-and in the process discovers the common bond he shares with his father. Steady and detailed as the game itself, Delayed Steal is a book for anyone who once sat in the stands as a kid, rooting for the home team. Author Marshall Umpleby also wrote the heart breaking World War II novel On Falcon's Wings, described as 'terrific story telling' and 'absolutely one of the best books I have ever read.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Almost every situation you face in life is a sales situation. You started at a young age when you tried to negotiate with your parents for a later bedtime, and you are still selling today, whether intentionally or by accident. Did you ever trade baseball cards when you were a kid That's sales. Did you ever negotiate with your friends as to which clothes Barbie got to wear That's sales.The Accidental Salesperson not only teaches you how to identify sales interactions, but also walks you through the steps of the sales process to help you achieve success in the long run, regardless of whether you are an 'accidental' or a professional salesperson.Whether you are closing a million-dollar deal or just trying to get your kids to eat their vegetables, top sales rep Allan Barmak outlines a few key elements you need:Identify your potential sales targetEngage in dialogue to learn more about your prospectNegotiateClose the dealBy following these simple steps, you can find the inner salesperson you never knew existed and lift your career to the next level.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When two veteran detectives of the Prescott Police Department in New York are assigned to track down the perpetrators of a stream of vicious crimes in the city, they follow a trail of destruction leading them to the McCormicks, two young brothers from rural Georgia, who followed the interstate highway north to escape the wrath of the Georgia sheriff on their trail. People claim that Liddy McCormick's dim-witted sons are strange and most likely in-bred-something straight out of the movie Deliverance. But the two boys are more than strange; they are sociopathic killers.To Detectives Brenaugh and Wrangle, it's obvious that the killers have no intention of willingly stopping their spree. The McCormick brothers must be hunted down before they inevitably return to the road and again elude the vengeance of the law. Until they are caught, no one is safe along the interstate corridor extending from rural Georgia to the blue-collar town of Prescott. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Speaking about the death of a child is taboo, especially a newborn. After all, babies are not supposed to die. But the reality is that they sometimes do. In Balloons on the Mailbox, Chantal D. Hørup recounts the death of her beloved newborn baby girl. The Hørup family struggled to find normalcy in their lives again, but rising above a misfortune of this magnitude is not easy-especially when friends and family members don't know what to say, or whether to say anything at all. Unable to cope, Chantal went into shock and remained secluded in her home until the day of the funeral, all the while yearning to connect with another mother who had experienced such a terrible loss.While heartbreaking, Balloons on the Mailbox will help you better understand your role as a friend, family member, or co-worker of someone who has experienced such a massive loss. Discover how you can make a difference in people's lives and aid them in their journey toward recovery.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When high school teacher Chase McCarthy begins serving as a mentor to her beautiful colleague, she has no idea that the younger woman will steal her husband and have his child-the child that she cannot have. But life gets worse when Chase moves to southern Colorado and discovers that she has breast cancer. After a year of chemotherapy and an intense battle for her life, Chase meets a female white dog with yellow eyes at an animal shelter. Chase hopes to help the dog, which she names Snow, but instead finds out that she's the one in need of rescuing. Chase soon finds out that Snow is probably part wolf, but that does not deter her from loving the animal. As Chase and Snow become better acquainted and learn each other's ways, the wolf-dog also gets to know Nathaniel Black, a teacher at a community college. Snow becomes enamored with the handsome teacher, and soon, so does her owner. When the Wolf Howls is the inspiring story of a woman scorned and the dog who teaches her the true meaning of love.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Everyone steals something . Murder, revenge and blackmail combine into a captivating suspense. With her life in shambles, a woman is driven to tempt a killer. Taunted by threats then attacked in a dark alley, she vows to destroy the perpetrator, a prominent, corrupt attorney. It begins when she discovers a book with the names of officials he had bribed. Trying to do the right thing, she turns it in to the police. Somehow the book is lost and the attorney goes free. Angry and strong willed she becomes a professional cat burglar to obtain evidence and finance her quest to destroy him. She witnesses a friend's brutal murder by the attorney. The authorities refuse to believe her. She has no proof. A second killing is an attempt to frame her for the heinous attack. It strengthens and adds fuel to her growing obsession turned into revenge. Betrayed by a trusted ally she places herself in danger while trying to obtain the evidence creditable enough to convict the attorney.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Set in the farmlands of mid-America in the late nineteenthcentury, Fallow's Field tells the story of a man whose workis his only solace as he buries his emotions amidst thegrowing blades of golden wheat.After the tragic deaths of his father and uncle, Ned Fallow growsinto a silent young man, shut off from emotional ties andstruggling to earn a living on a wheat farm in Midland, Kansas.He becomes obsessed with growing the perfect crop in the fertileKansas soil and pays little attention to the world around him; yetthe beautiful, intelligent schoolteacher, Lily Thomason, and theuntimely death of one of his workers finally force Ned out of hisshell and make him rethink his perspective on the life he's alwaysenvisioned.Fallow's Field is the portrait of a good man, hurt so badly that hehas turned away from those intimate connections that add truemeaning to one's life. As Ned struggles against the forces ofnature, human and otherwise, he is faced with one last chance athappiness-and the leap of faith he must take to find his ultimateredemption.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Children born into the Regis clan on Friday, July 13, might notice that there's something a little different about them. And ten-year-old twins, Asa and Birdie Regis, are about to find out what it is.Asa and Birdie learn from their Grandpa Carleton that they are blessed with superpowers. These powers, Grandpa explains, can only be used to help other children in need. The twins soon begin using their skills to help children all across the country-to Texas where Michael is being bullied, to Florida where Jackson is stuffed in a school locker, and to California to aid Kurt who is having problems in school.Asa and Birdie are faced with challenging choices as they help children from all walks of life. But as their special powers won't last forever, Asa and Birdie may have to be heroes without using any powers. Do they have what it takes.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Ball Four of the legal profession, The Legal Lampoon is a practical, must-read humorous guide to the legal profession for any person considering a career in the legal field or wanting to hire an attorney. Richard Icci, a lawyer with more than twenty years experience, addresses and debunks many of the popularly held beliefs and myths about attorneys and their roles, and details how our American system of justice works.Icci covers such topics as:Types of lawyersLaw school experiencesClient billings and the mystery of billable hoursMyths of great salariesAnd much moreWritten from the perspective of an experienced civil and appellate litigator, The Legal Lampoon satirizes every system related to the practice of law, including legal education and the courtroom process. Down-to-earth and hilarious, The Legal Lampoon is everything you ever wanted to know about the legal profession but didn't think to ask.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Kurt Maxxon has been a successful stock car race driver for a decade. But when he arrives at the Masonville Oval racetrack and finds the bludgeoned body of the track's general manager, Elaine Willowby, on the concrete floor in a driver's garage, he turns into an amateur sleuth.Maxxon believes he is obligated to help find the murderer, but while the police focus on the missing driver who rents the garage, he looks elsewhere. Through masterful logic and innovative approaches, Maxxon works through his own list of suspects until he forces the killer to make a move.The first novel in the Kurt Maxxon series, Masonville takes you on a wild ride through the world of stock car racing, murder, and mystery.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Heralda was an independent, loving girl who wanted to rid herself from her father's evil kingdom of Durlop. She stood up to her father, and was banished from Durlop forever. Some ancient scrolls told of another kingdom on the other side of the Great Forest that is happier and more peaceful than Durlop. Join Heralda as she travels from Durlop to face her new destiny. Journey with her as she encounters dangerous obstacles, meets her new king, and travels through her new, vast kingdom. Will Heralda fit into the new Kingdom, or will her past come to haunt it.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In search of a better life, Nicholas and Charles Brisky join the French army and set sail for the New World in the mid-1700s. The brothers plan to send for their families once France's foothold is secure, but they are unexpectedly taken prisoner by the British. With the help of two British soldiers, Charles and Nicholas escape and flee south to the colonies, becoming soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Barely having time to settle and send for their families, they once again find themselves caught in the midst of the conflict. Having returned home after seven years of battle, the two brothers discover their homes burned and their families massacred by Indians. Nicholas's young son is the only family member unaccounted for, and with broken spirits and in broken health, they decide to head to Charleston for passage back to France. But what happens once they get to Charleston marks the beginning of six generations of fascinating Brisky family history. In each of the five generations to follow, the Brisky families welcome sons named Nicholas. And He Shall Be Called Nicholas recounts their stories, through life's hardships, joys, and heartaches, as each makes his way through American history, from the Revolutionary War to the present.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - After two years of searching for a serial killer that she believes murdered her little sister, criminal pathologist Dr. Veronica Donavan refuses to accept the crime's cold casing. Roni vows to solve the case herself and disregards her superior's orders to halt her investigation. She follows her leads from Scotland Yard in London to Denver, Colorado, certain she has found the man responsible for her family's grief.With a good bit of luck and a little deception, Roni secures her place with the local team of FBI agents racing to stop the murderer that has begun to prey on Denver area girls, unaware that the case may hinge on a certain fact about her own life. Blinded by her fervent quest for justice, Roni is ultimately given the missing clues she needs to solve the case, as well as hope for personal happiness in the form of Dean Colby, the handsome agent assigned to protect her.But it will take Dean's keen intuition and expertise to make Roni realize that she is the next target of a psychopath, and there's much more at stake than just her career.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dr. Jennifer Bently recently completed her governmentresidency obligation as a physician for the AmericanIndians near their Nevada reservation. After being selected to do geneticresearch for the federal government, Jennifer is excited about this new chapterin her future, even though it will take place at a secret military installation.When Jennifer arrives at a U.S. Air Force base to be briefed, she isunprepared for the seemingly sci-fi specifics of her new job. General DanGraves informs her that she will be conducting medical research on thegenetics of extraterrestrials. Both excited at the positive possibilities andthe potential fallout, Jennifer travels to the military base confident that shecan use her skills to make a difference in the world of science.But the underground installation in the Mojave Desert is nothing like sheexpected, and what was once a place full of promise becomes a chamberof unspeakable horrors. Now, Jennifer and General Graves must fight tokeep the deadly secret-that could very well threaten the entire world-buried deep beneath the desert floor.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Deep in the mysterious night where all is but distorted dreaming, far beyond the logical grasp of man, yet buried deep in our hearts, there lives an ancient myth instructing us in the mystical art of alchemy and magic. Hermetica is an epic journey of poetic and verse drama that strives to find links between differing aspects of Egyptian mythology. As folklore was once such an embedded tradition, there was no need to record anything on papyri, even after the advent of hieroglyphic and cuneiform writing systems. As a result, an entire body of oral literature has been lost. What remains is but a small part of a potentially massive collection of unrecorded myth. Using the ancient tools of alchemy and magic, this volume seeks to sculpt the events leading to the death, dismemberment, and resurrection of Osiris. Also included is the sequel to the popular Middle Kingdom tale, 'The Story of the Shipwrecked Sailor,' and a dramatic interpretation of the Ptolemaic Lamentations of Isis and Nephthys. The accompanying poetry is a tribute to love, a pure byproduct of the alchemical process.Delve into the realms of unexplored myth, legend, and love as viewed through the hermetical musings of modern-day alchemist and poet, Paul Kiritsis.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Set in an Irish farming community in the 1950s, The MysteriousGolden Horse is a journey through time to an eccentric world wherethe local residents are watched over by a majestic horse withsupernatural powers.Appearing on a village road, the mystical horse chooses to revealitself to various local people at critical times in their lives. Somepeople are confused and puzzled by the animal's abilities, whileothers are relieved of pain and sorrow. Families struggling with life'sdifficulties are given important messages that lead to positivechange. Always proving to be a benevolent and knowledgeableforce, the mysterious golden horse is full of revelations for residentsyoung and old.Romance, childhood antics, and misfortune run through thisthought-provoking and compelling Irish fable, providing insightinto human behavior as seen through the eyes of a mystical powerthat is comforting to all who encounter it.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Suffering a midlife crisis, Daniel Bloom is on the verge of bankruptcy, miserable in his work, and a single parent in a dead-end relationship. One day, Daniel decides to abandon his usual commute and follow a small white sign with hand-printed letters stating 'guru this way.' A crude arrow leads him up a hill where he finds a guru like no other. Daniel's initiation into a mystery school changes the direction of his life as he encounters a world he never knew existed, one of ceremony, magick, divination, and psychism. His logical mind strains to reject the new world while he experiences joy, sorrow, love, rejection, blind obedience, and rebelliousness. Yet while seeking the meaning of life under the auspices of his newfound guru, Daniel discovers a reality he cannot deny. Daniel gains insight from each experience set up by his teacher and eventually finds joy and true love on his spiritual path by holding fast to what is most important in life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Author Emily Shanklin never had any problem finding books that told her how to share her faith in Christ, but she could never find any that showed her how. In her innovative religious guide, Eyewitness Evangelism, Shanklin takes a how-to approach to demonstrate the right way to lead someone to Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.Each chapter centers on an evangelist who encounters a different person or persons from another walk of life. This gives you the opportunity to see how the evangelist opens a conversation, moves it to the spiritual realm, and attempts to bring the individuals to the point where they're ready to receive Christ. The evangelist uses the same underlying method with every venture, which is a combination of many techniques popular today. Shanklin facilitates an understanding of the process by answering the following questions:How did the evangelist start the dialogue How did the evangelist create a spiritual dialogue How did the evangelist urge people to receive Jesus Christ Was timely information revealed that affects Christ's kingdom Eyewitness Evangelism will enable you to step out in confident trust and fulfill the Lord's great commission to 'make disciples of all nations.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Middle East has witnessed the birth of many civilizations. It has also been the cradle of many clashes of cultures. About 3000 years ago, the Egyptian empire extended from the Sudan to the Mediterranean Sea. But at the end of the 21st dynasty, this magnificent kingdom was threatened by very disturbing forces from both inside and outside the Kingdom. The Nubians, the Hittites, the Assyrians, the incipient Greek kingdoms, and the Sea People were jealous of the Empire of the Pharaohs.Lizla is a beautiful royal princess, whose destiny is to save the country from division and chaos. She is also very psychic, and her spiritual experiences provide guidance, wisdom, and subtle but intense initiation into the ways of love, beauty, spiritual awakening, political power, and friendship. The times called for much understanding of different traditions. She learns about diversity and patriotic loyalty.Her ultimate purpose is given to her by the goddess Isis herself: to discover the ancient mysteries that stood at the root of Egyptian culture and were the basis for their wisdom and knowledge. This book depicts the princess's preparation for this fascinating mission as well as her initiation into the mysteries in her own heart.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - For your physician to give you quality medical care, you must be aware of your medical history and issues. Here's how you can help your medical provider: Learn about your risk factors and current medical diagnoses Ask questions when you don't understand Obtain second, third, or more opinions Maintain copies of your medical records Review these records often Keep yourself educated The medical profession is depending on you to help them keep you healthy.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Sunday school teacher who loves children, Ramona Langit offers thishonest and revealing memoir about her journey to bear a child of her own.Ramona's Quest is filled with Langit's own insights and quotes from othersources that helped her cope as she tried to make sense of finally gettingpregnant, only to lose baby D.J. four months later. That experience wasfollowed by the death of her beloved dog Misty, leaving her with moreunanswered questions and testing her faith.Months spent with fertility specialists turned into years for Langit and herhusband, Andre. But the pages of her journal remained blank. Finally, shedecided to write her thoughts and feelings in her diary. The decisionplayed a significant role in healing her soul through new revelations thatbrought her closer to God. And, eventually, it enabled her to share whatshe discovered with others who may have similar quests-struggles withinfertility and understanding God's sovereign will.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From the Author whose blessings flow from the Abortion Clinic to the delivery of her Miracle Baby tells of motivational and inspirational short stories and word sculptures that stem from personal life experiences. These experiences have resulted in Spiritual Growth. The objective is to keep God in every aspect of your life and watch it grow. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Born in a small town in Puerto Rico, Veronica 'Ronnie' Williams felt she could reach places no woman had reached in history. Her father, United States Navy Lieutenant James Williams and his Puerto Rican-born wife, Maria Ramirez, notice that their little girl is exceptionally intelligent, decisive, and quick-thinking. Soon, Ronnie's actions confirm her parents' early observations. Eventually, she graduates with honors from West Point. One of her superior officers, General Mark Hemmond, sees possibilities for Ronnie before she does, believing she will reach heights beyond anyone's imagination. It isn't until General Hemmond asks Ronnie to serve as a liaison between the military and the politicians that she starts on the fast track to the White House. Ronnie goes from the Special Forces to the Pentagon, impressing everyone in her path. But even though she's scaled the military ladder, there are more obstacles to come. The very fact that she's a woman-and a Puerto Rican woman-may end up costing her the presidency. Novelist Christopher Dupre's Sine Dubio-Without a Doubt is an entertaining political thriller that showcases one woman's fight to overcome all obstacles to become president of The United States.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - It's impossible to know when and how thedominos of someone's life will start to fall.When Katie Race, a working Alabama foster mom with a passion for hunting deer, gets a summons for jury duty, she has no idea how far she would actually go to see justice served.At the trial, she learns about the despicable transgressions of Larry Cunningham, a forty-two-year-old unmarried youth minister from Loxley Lutheran Church, just down the street from where she lives. Cunningham was once adored by the female parishioners at his church, but he had a rule: He never dated the mothers of the children. Of course, that didn't stop young women from swooning over him-and it didn't stop Larry from molesting their young boys.The grand jury on which Katie serves promptly indicts Cunningham, who is arrested and brought to court. But before a trial can ever really begin, the charges are dropped because of a technicality. Katie can't tolerate the idea of the authorities doing nothing as a known child molester endangers the community, so she decides to put her hunting skills to the test to track down Cunningham.Dominos tells the riveting story of a community betrayed and one woman's decision to do what she thinks is right, no matter the consequences.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - These are poems of ferocious grief and beauty in which Scholt unsentimentally confronts a much larger loneliness in a time of universal doubt, war and disconnection, yet the natural world sustains-the 'small bird' is still calling. These unforgettable elegies are dazzling, stirring and true.-Jan Worth, poet and author of Night Blind; teaches writing at the University of Michigan-Flint.In magnificently crafted poems Scholt rages against war in sharp searing images, but also depicts the tragedies of ordinary life, the 'treachery of time', along with celebrating the quietly joyous moments. These are forthright, unpretentious but profound poems which readers will find moving and absorbing.-Helen Deese, retired English Professor at Tennessee Tech; editor of Daughter of Boston and The Journals of Caroline Healey DallScholt's poignant fine prosody memorializes the people and places she keeps close to her heart.-Rafael H. Mojica, Poetry Editor of The Uncommon Sense.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Achieve business and management high performance in thedecentralized new world.'Level 7: the system to drive profits, employee involvement, andsimplicity in the new world.Reaching Level seven will show you how to:Align strategy and projects with the 7 Universal Key BusinessMeasures. Integrate with the power of the Internet for instantclarity while driving focus for record results.simplified!Empower all employees with open community accountability,visibility, and innovation.'With the L7 System, the entire business is now on the samepage with our priorities and it shows in our results.'President, Mid-sized Company.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What happens when lust, depravity, and egomake themselves known in a setting of utmost venerability Born to two poor rural high school dropouts, Mike Robertson is a young white man called to preach at an early age. Janice Johnson, a young black woman four years older than Mike, is drawn to this teenage tent preacher. As husband and wife, they leave their modest origins behind and rise to lead a megachurch empire in Dallas, Texas.The journey from obscurity to religious superstardom is fraught with many challenges, including racial discrimination, drugs, deception, moral depravity, sexual assault, and a murder attempt-all in the name of religion. Spanning more than fifty years, this engaging novel focuses on this determined interracial couple who learn that life can take them from the humblest beginnings to the highest of heights, even as they struggle to maintain their perspectives.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-five years ago, in the deep south, a small airplane mysteriously disappears in the dense piney woods of Mississippi. The pilot, a young widow named Hadley Welch, who owns and runs a worldwide privately held pharmaceutical company is the lone occupant. Now, her daughter, after receiving an anonymous tip about her mother's disappearance, hires Aviation Consultant, Jay Leicester, to investigate. Agreeing only after learning that not only did the missing woman used to own the land where his cottage now sits, but that she took off from a grass runway now part of his farm and, may in fact, have crashed on his land. Soon after making inquiries into the missing aircraft and pilot, Jay Leicester's life is threatened, his neighbor's are threatened, and the missing woman's daughter is threatened. Jealously, revenge, and murder set in rural Mississippi with colorful characters, and deadly characters, all heading toward one climatic question: What happened to Hadley Welch and her airplane twenty-five years ago make this a must-read for any aficionado of the Mystery/Thriller genre.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Meet Mawdy. Mawdy's one sticky fella. And the star. Of this felonious novella. He likes to steal things. Or so it seems. He's got a degree. In Kleptology. Believe you me. Mawdy's been in The Joint. Two times. And he doesn't want to make it three. That's the hat factory. Where he studiously. Studied. The Big Books. Cutting up. The Big Words. Fun. Da. Men. Tally. With Doler, the old guy. His mentoring mentor. Ever so elementarily. Mawdy hates The Mayor. But he loves the ladies. As all is fair. With the right amount. Of savoir-faire. He's paid his dues. With a hat that's black. And one that's blue. He has some Momma issues. And a few enemies. But most importantly. Mawdy. Our word-proficient. Visionary. Is down for the cause. Con. Se. Quently. Carrying the water. For The Cheese.A strikingly original poetic narrative, Splattery illustrates the timeless story of a person's internal struggle with their place in the world. Mawdy works for The Cheese, the overweight crime boss who runs the eastern section of the city. Being employed by the most powerful man in town has its privileges, but is Mawdy the master of his destiny or just a victim of an inescapable fate.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As a hit man, Dan Collins has come face-to-face with death on many occasions. But he's recently had an epiphany-he wants out of the game. It's time to pick up the pieces of his marriage and repair his relationship with his estranged wife, Amy. But before that can happen, he must face death once more .Delano's time is drawing near to the end, and he needs to pass on the 'gift' to someone who is worthy of it. A dark and dangerous man, Delano calls himself a Reaper-one of a legion of harvesters in the employ of the Creator. When Dan unwittingly intervenes in a divine event, Delano thinks he's found his man.But Dan dismisses Delano as a religious zealot and rebuffs him outright, leaving Delano in a titanic quandary. If Dan doesn't accept this gift, the power to harvest and store righteous souls-and the true source of the Creator's power-will fall into the hands of a rogue Reaper, Etan, and mankind will be lost .A soul-stirring novel, Righteous Souls explores good versus evil, the symbiosis of the supernatural and the human experience, and the healing power of love.…