Westbow press sep 2009 (46 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Drawing on myth, literature, and the Bible, Arnold Asrelsky's poems create surprising and illuminating connections between quotidian events and larger themes. In the stealing of a comforter, he sees the rupture of the social contract. In a father's pontificating at the dinner table, he hears the voice of the enthroned Zeus. In the works of a still life painter, he sees a secular way of celebrating the created world. His poems range from the struggle for New York City's taxis to the eventual heat-death of the universe. His often witty language underscores the comedy inherent in man's longing for transcendence, but it is also suffused with sadness at the inevitable failure of such desires. Many of his poems reflect his love of Chinese poetry and his fascination with the thought of Zen and Daoism. An important influence on the poet's development was his early discovery of Manhattan as a playground. Its streets introduced him to the world's culinary delights in Chinatown and Little Italy, among the Armenian restaurants of Murray Hill and the Greek restaurants of Times Square. The coffee shops of Greenwich Village were his debating halls where he and the other would-be intellectuals argued passionately and endlessly among the cups and croissants.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In the memoir The Forgotten Generation, Vui Le chronicles the life-changing experiences of the Vietnamese expatriates who fought valiantly for South Vietnam, risked their lives in search of freedom after the fall of Saigon, and made sacrifices for the future of their children during the aftermath of the war.In 1975, Vietnam was a country of no consequence. While studying to be a Catholic priest, Vui Le is called out of the seminary by his mother after the Communists overrun Qüng Tr¿, the town where his father was stationed. Because she had not heard from his father in several weeks, she summons Vui Le to help plan his father's funeral. It is this event that begins an uncertain future for a young Le and later motivates him to share this poignant narration of his family's escape from the fall of Saigon and their journey to a new life in America. In his vivid account of how his family survived difficult and uncertain circumstances through sheer will and determination, Le also highlights the courageous and heroic acts of the South Vietnamese people-their struggles, sacrifices, and eventual victories-shedding light on a forgotten generation that deserves to be remembered.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'This is, indeed, an 'Alaskan adventure.' For two years this resourceful couple experienced intense and dangerous situations, yet they persevered and learned a tremendous amount about sea otters.' -Ancel M. Johnson, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sea Otter Biologist, retired A white-headed male sea otter paddles on his back, patrolling his territory, while he rubs his round fuzzy face with his dexterous forepaws. Suddenly, he notices a young couple on shore and pops straight up in the water to have a better look. As two people stare back at him through a high-powered telescope, these three have one thing in common-curiosity. The Otter Spotters chronicles the incredible journey of Minnesotans Dave and Judy Garshelis, who spent over a year in the wilderness of Prince William Sound, Alaska, studying sea otters. While working from remote field locations and traveling by open skiff, they faced relentless rain, rough seas, bears, mechanical failures, and perilous mishaps, all while completing one of the most comprehensive studies of this fascinating species. This captivating story includes unforgettable adventures, as well as detailed documentation of the otters' social relationships, feeding, activity patterns, and breeding behaviors. Here is a rare insider's view of the true essence of wildlife research: from the day-to-day drudgery of checking capture nets at 4:00 AM to evening brainstorming sessions under the warm glow of a Coleman lantern, interspersed with the occasional 'Eureka!' moments that make it all worthwhile.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Kendry wants a life as hearty and remarkable as the lives of the black girls.Kendry wants to smoke marijuana and be bold enough to announce it on a crowded train. Kendry wants the black girls' struggles, their tragedies, and their poverty and resilience. Kendry wants to stand among them and complain sassily about her mother. Most of all, Kendry wants to be their friend. Kendry wants to belong. As the daughter of a drug-addict and a victim of school bullying, Kendry Clare longs for a better life. Her mother's financial ruin provides Kendry with just this opportunity. On her first day at Paul Lawrence Dunbar, an all-black high school, Kendry tells a reckless lie that initiates a chain of events that catapults her into popularity and, ultimately, controversy.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Continuing the story of Alta Airlines, the corporation first introduced to readers in the novel AIRLINE, Rough Air opens with the macabre murder of a well respected chief executive in his office on a summer day in 2005. Maynard Brennan, the first CEO in the colorful history of Alta to come from outside the ranks, is a catalyst for dramatic change within the corporation. He cleans house, removing Alta's incumbent executives, unaware that he is sowing the seeds of his own demise. Through the eyes of Caroline Woodson - a long-time flight attendant and Alta veteran - we follow Maynard's progression to the top and the circumstances that lead to his murder, including the jockeying of his newly appointed leadership team: Rex Wright, a flamboyant and charismatic personality with a long airline pedigree; Bernice Anthony, a financial genius who is determined to become the first woman CEO of a major airline; and Trey Sperling, a young consulting wizard whose idea for an 'airline within an airline' is given the green light to save the stodgy operation from further financial bleeding. At the moment of Maynard's death, the story takes a leap backward, to the life of the founder, Marty Willman, and his shepherding of the airline through the turmoil of the jet age, the civil rights era in the south and Alta's bold growth into a global airline. Marty maintains Alta's humble family culture through the end of his reign, but it is a stark contrast to the present-day enterprise - one in which pay cuts and layoffs bankroll the bonuses of Alta's elite executives. The story resumes with the investigation of the murder. Caroline, who has risen to a high-ranking position, is front and center as Alta's ambitious leaders reveal themselves and the murderer among them at the climactic finale of the story.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Socrates is a wise, young fish who lives in a dangerous underwater world. His sister is sick, the ocean is overfished, and growing pollution threatens his very existence. Tragedy causes him to leave his home in the Aegean Sea and focus his life on finding answers to the problems threatening his marine environment. He comes face-to-face with danger at every turn. However, these extreme circumstances often lead to his developing unusual and often comical friendships. The experiences of his new friends help Socrates to understand the oceans' delicate balance. Working together is their only hope for survival. His adventures and travels turn him into a hero. Life's trials mold him into a legend. Come along on Socrates' adventures and you'll meet some new friends along the way.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Worth and Niccola Caivano are more than husband and wife. Long-married business-and sparring-partners, the Caivanos are always looking for the next exciting business venture. When they are invited to Cancun to meet up with Parker, a 'Golden Boy' full of promises, they are exposed to more than just a sweet business deal. While Worth, a financial and management expert, tends to approach each new venture with enthusiasm, his attorney wife relies on her intuition and skepticism to lead her decisions. After Parker tells the couple about the huge potential in strife-torn areas of West Africa, Niccola has some misgivings but is eventually lured into an innovative but complicated housing and diamond deal along with her husband. Things turn sour when one of the major investors is found beaten to death with strategically placed blows in an airport lounge and Worth, an Aikido novice, becomes a suspect. From Houston to Tel Aviv, Africa, and Antwerp, the intrepid couple must clear Worth's name and determine the actual killer-that is, until they witness a second murder and discover that they have been placed in serious danger. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A 'Best Hits' compilation of self-help quotations from famous to ordinary African Americans, from establishment insiders to athletes and rap artists, from the revered elders to twelve-year-old Myesha A treasure trove of wisdom that can help all young people avoid problems in life and make the most of opportunities A realistic, inspiring view of African Americans advancing-an antidote to the negative media portrayals A telling of centuries of American history in the poignant voices of people who lived and shaped that history.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Some years back, I started to think about writing a piece on 'Aging Gracefully' and avoiding the hang-ups and no-good doers who seemed to be out there giving a large assist to the growing population of grey-haired adults marching down the path of diminishing capacities associated with aging, when a friend of mine asked for for advice. 'How can this be ' she moaned, 'I can't seem to remember things, I don't know where I put things, I am really worried: Is this the scourge of old age creeping up on me '.This book is the answer to my short, sharp 'No, ' I definitely do not think you are losing it,' The questions becomes more paramount as the 'Silver Generation' (a term I much prefer) enters into a world where the miracles of science, medicine and technology promise a life span never before seen in this age group -- well into their 80's and 90's or more: -- and health as well! This book explores how to chart your own course, past panic and past outmoded social attitudes, cast off the nonsense and hogwash -and become a part of the a newly emerging Silver Generation of the 21st CenturyDivided into two parts, Part I deals with the world as we know it and exorcizes prevalent attitudes that attempt to keep those ''entering that age' anxious, panicked and planning for the inevitable; instead of planning for a life. Part II moves on to the wonderful new world awaiting.explores strengths, suggests treasure hunts along old and new pathways, presents a new paradigm, explores a Personal Retrieval System --within the self. Aging with Dignity, Integrity & Spunk Intact can become the norm for those of The Silver Generation who rare willing toeach for it, and a willing, also, to Age Defiantly.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'A true story of corruption and abuse of power on a grand scale at the top of one of America's most important industries, and one that is under the microscope with HEALTHCARE REFORM currently in active discussion.''Every businesswoman, every entrepreneur and small business owner in the country should hear this story, whether or not they are connected to the healthcare industry.' Although this is nonfiction book, it has many of the elements of a compelling novel (e.g. sex, gore, villainous CEOs, the CIA and conspiracies.) The most fascinating part is that the story isn't over yet, and is still unfolding as you read. Stay tuned.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Robbing Peter to Pay Paul looks at how Jesus' teachings were supplanted by St. Paul's doctrines. Jesus is presented to the reader of the New Testament with two different personalities. He is first described as a Jewish Rabbi recognized by His followers as the promised Hebrew Messiah. His second personality, stripped of its Jewish-ness, is somewhat like that of a Greco-Roman god. His Disciples were Hebrew in the first instance and in the second, they were mostly Greco-Roman. Saint Paul authored most of the Greco-Roman tenets in the New Testament, of course. He became a citizen of Rome as Saul of Tarsus, but is now known as Saint Paul. For centuries theologians seem to have preferred Paul's doctrines to the teachings of Jesus and have shaped a message over the years that our faith must be placed in Jesus' death, not in His life. As Christianity took shape, Paul battled to get his Greco-Roman dogma accepted. Those persons supporting Paul soon developed a strategy to accomplish that feat. Belittling the Disciples was one approach to the problem, it appears. This is especially true of Peter in some of Paul's Galatians passages.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - With a raconteur's wit and keen eye for detail, Nelson 'Nellie' King spins tales of his journey in professional baseball. From the farm teams of the deep south in the early 1940s, to the pitcher's mound, and then to the Pirates' broadcasting booth in the 1970s, King provides readers with a front row seat to the momentous changes he witnessed in his beloved game. The ball parks, dugouts, and road trips of yesteryear jump to life on these pages, as do the personalities of Pirate legends like Roberto Clemente, Bill Mazeroski, and Willie Stargell. King also has much to say about the business of baseball, from the expansion of franchises to dramatic salary increases. His humor, warmth, and insights will please die-hard Pirates fans as well as baseball history buffs.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Successful civil engineer Quinton Barnes, is a man whose occupation demands constant travel, giving him numerous opportunities to meet women. As he travels, he acknowledges, yet ignores being the object of desire of every woman he encounters; every woman except Tiffany, his girlfriend of the past three years. Quinton was understandably devastated after viewing the contemptible evidence that Tiffany has been cheating on him. What he couldn't understand was her motivation. He gave her all the things women demand from the man in their lives; exclusivity, financial support and respect! Everyday, Quinton wrestles with himself over his failure to recognize the telltale signs of a failing relationship with Tiffany. He internally struggles to find the answer to why she would hurt, humiliate and leave him dispirited and.Alone! Thoughts of how he could allow his relationship with Tiffany bind for three years torment him daily! Now, Quinton has to devise a plan to escape Tiffany's emotional chokehold! Can he disregard his constant thoughts of revenge before he does something irrational Despite his Tiffany-inflicted turmoil, Quinton makes the bravest decision of his life after meeting the very intelligent, equally sexy Jasmine Perry. Although Jasmine is a woman with a shielded heart, Quinton chooses not to ignore his instant, magnetic attraction to her, growing more determined to pursue his quest for real love and happiness, not allowing love to elude him again. Can he pull it off when Jasmine is in just as much pain from continuous, haunting memories from the past as he is Can he and Jasmine love another past that pain when Tiffany would stop at nothing to regain his affections Can Quinton get past the anger, hatred and hostility he continually feels for Tiffany to allow his relationship with Jasmine to flourish He is determined to try.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the remote Red Lake area in northwestern Ontario, The White Ojibway Medicine Man and Other Stories is an intriguing collection of short stories based on the trials and trepidations of a young doctor treating the Ojibway from 1955 to 1963. When Joe Weinstein first saw the ad for a temporary medical position in northwestern Ontario, he had no idea that one month would stretch into the most intense and challenging seven years of his life. Thrust into a world very different from his own, Joe not only had to acclimate himself to the rugged land, but to the people, as well. Joe artfully relates his encounters with the myths and legends of the Ojibway tribes living on reservations scattered throughout the area, their conflicts with the world of the white man, and how he succeeded in becoming their 'medicine man.' Accompanied by vivid imagery, Joe also reveals the fascinating stories behind the lumberjacks, bush pilots, missionaries, prospectors, and geologists who found their way to this remote area for one reason or another.Filled with wit and wisdom, The White Ojibway Medicine Man and Other Stories is a heartfelt tribute to the people of Red Lake. But it also shows the courage of one man to leave the familiar, enter the unknown, and make a remarkable difference in the lives of his patients.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The guide is a refreshingly different account of the Christian story and is ideally suited to young adults. It covers the main Christian events succinctly and links them in a way that makes the story come alive. The scope of the guide is comprehensive. It begins with a review of pre-Christian beliefs and what the ordinary people at the time of Jesus knew and understood. It ends with a review of what Christians believe today and some of the issues that are likely to be discussed in the next millennium. An introduction to the orthodox Christian story is given together with some contemporary interpretations of key events in the life of Jesus Christ. The guide endeavours to put the reader in a better position to form and evaluate his or her own beliefs. In the modern world, true and enduring faith can only be found through a sound understanding of the Christian story. Events and happenings that led those in the early Church to believe Jesus Christ was divine and the steps the Apostles took to spread the Gospel far and wide are explained. The formation of the Roman Catholic Church and its development are investigated, together with the ways the Reformation changed the direction of the Christian story. The more recent impact of science and social changes is also considered. An overview of the Church today helps the reader to understand the current structure and practices within the Church. The guide explains how different Christian denominations were taken to all parts of the world at the end of the medieval period. Finally, issues such as the nature of God and his kingdom, gender, and wealth in the context of today's Christian world are introduced so that the reader may be in a better position to take part in contemporary debate.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Do you believe in angels Brooke Jacobs doesn't. Brooke Jacobs is successful by outward appearances. She's young, she's a doctor, and she has nothing tying her down. But she knows that all is not as it appears. She is aware of her own dysfunction and inability to connect with other people. She has never bonded, never cried or loved, never truly experienced the divinity of life. It is not until she meets a mysterious stranger at a bookstore in Portland, Oregon that she begins her journey of self-discovery. It is a journey that will lead her to Fairbanks, Alaska and to a profound understanding of the depth and timelessness of her own soul.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - James L. Bryant Jr. was born in Wesson, Mississippi on a small farm that was owned by the plantation. He went to school in a small building used for both school and church. He then moved to the city and familiarized himself with his new surroundings, church and schools. They earned their keep picking cotton in the delta under the hot Mississippi sun, hunting cockroaches for extra money, cleaning yards and helping out on his grandparent's farm. He has vivid memories of the family reunions, of seeking a safe haven from storms and tornadoes and trying to adjust to the schools that he went to by participating in sports. He also recounts getting facial burns from hot tar and how he nearly lost the heel of his left foot. He grew up with the racial segregation that existed, and was bothered by all of the unsolved murders. He moved to Portland, Oregon where there is such beautiful scenery. It took a while for him to make the mental adjustments to an integrated society. He made new friends and adjusted to this new way of life. James wrote The Long Journey for his wife and children and his mother, father, sister, and brothers.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Too Fat To Dance is a hilarious story about one young lady's struggle to follow her ultimate life goal. With the encouragement from her eccentric family, Taffy Johnson is proof that dreams really can come true when off-beat Southern hospitality, Spinach Madeleine, and Bloody Marys are all involved. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Blessed:Therapy is the long awaited masterpiece, by new author, Jennifer 'Je' Wilford. It is a true story, based on the trials and tribulations that surrounded the sudden death of both of her parents. She tells us how those tragic events, have caused her to walk away from an 18yr alternative lifestyle, that her mother often encouraged her to change. Je' is a true survivor of circumstances that would damage the lives of some and threaten the lives of most. Blessed:Therapy will have you laughing, crying and praying from the very beginning. Journey with her, through her eyes, as she takes you on the most difficult path that she has ever had to face in life. You will laugh, you will cry and you will be Blessed.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - I Pledge Allegiance is a thought provoking novel with a strong moral message. The story sheds light on the hundreds of thousands of forgotten former soldiers that have sacrificed for our country, only to find themselves falling through the cracks of the system. The novel traces the life of one of the many veterans that have become homeless.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As a country matures and prospers, growing into a great nation of hardworking individuals whose ingenuity and persistence creates financial opportunities for all that are willing to participate, it comes under attack by forces using less than honest means to reap the benefits of the sweat and blood of steadfast Americans. When entities outside our nation force their lifestyle upon the unsuspecting masses, the essence of our country is eroded away, over time, by thieves taking increments small enough to go unnoticed but eventually there is nothing left of the country but memories. This book depicts one of the ways this could and possibly has happened.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Manager's Guide for Effective Leadership is a self study course in leadership for managers and workers who wish to prepare themselves for management. It addresses motivating people and improving processes; needs common to every type of organization. The book is based on the author's more than 35 years of leadership experience and training by leading management experts. It combines teaching leadership principles with exercises that enable students to apply the principles to their specific organization and to develop personal leadership action plans to guide building superior organizations.The book is a guide to becoming an effective leader. It complements leadership books by others that teach leadership behavior. It teaches how to apply this behavior to the student's organization. Typical leadership books focus on motivating people. This book addresses both motivating people and improving the processes people use in their work. This is crucial because it is through empowering workers to control and improve their work processes that the highest level of worker motivation is achieved and the most effective organization is developed.If you learn this material, do the exercises, the necessary outside reading and put these methods into practice you can expect to see 20 to 30% or more improvement in the effectiveness of your organization. You will see improved job satisfaction for you and your workers. Your workers will take control of their jobs freeing you from daily crisis management and enabling you to lead your organization in achieving strategic goals. This is a strong claim. The author makes it because he has made it happen and there are sound practical reasons why it works.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Maria Isidoro Schalalci, a petite mail-order bride from the Orient, is the second wife of Albert Schalaci, a lanky, stubborn fanatic, who has kidney failure, but refuses to accept the standard form of medicine. Explanations, constant urgings and threats, fail to dissuade him from his unorthodox ways and belief. He insists on his own herbal remedies with near-deadly consequences. Despite his curmudgeonly personality, however, she stays with him, perseveres, and tolerates his shenanigans. Only through her vicarious sacrifices, determination, and tenacity, her husband escapes the inevitable. The willow tree by the pond, her retreat for prayers, meditation, and a hiding place from her obnoxious husband, helps maintain her sanity. This story, although a dramatization, is based on the author's professional knowledge and personal experiences with renal failure and its treatment. It portrays patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD): the etiologies, symptomatology, physiology, processes, and benefits of the accepted treatment options. It is an aid to the understanding of the plight of patients and families with CKD: their miseries, frustrations, disappointments, and the successes and failures in the quest for compatible kidney donors. The author aims to give the readers and the public a better understanding of the disease's processes and its ultimate remedy, kidney transplantation, and hopes to erase the clouds of doubt, skepticism, and fear. Life is sweet, help the unfortunates.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - After 18-year-old Toby Jennings survives a suicidal motorcycle ride, he attempts to reclaim his life. But some things don't rest that easily. When he meets Mitchell James, the wildly erratic English teacher who harbors his own dark past, the two strike up an unusual partnership. From the tough halls of an inner city high school, to the trout filled waters of the American West, The Eddy takes the reader on a memorable journey sure to resonate with anyone who has ever longed to break away. Don't just give this book to the fly fisher in your life; give it to anyone who knows what it's like to be different, to anyone who struggles to find a place of comfort in this world.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Manol is an incredible journey of a young man in the late sixties who struggles with the inevitable fact that he has to go to Vietnam. His wild ride after graduation from high school and his tour in the Army is a part of history that the government would like to forget. Vietnam was not all guns and jungles, the other side of the war was just as dangerous. Drugs and race relations in the rear echelons made survival difficult. A soldier had to find a way to cope with the 365 day tour; and Manoi a puppy; was one soldier's answer. A trusting companion and friend he couldn't leave behind.…