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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Presenting an engaging, suspenseful mix of paranormal stories, Reckoning takes you into the lives of ordinary people who face extraordinary and unexplainable situations for which they are entirely unprepared.In 'Solitario Road,' a businessman's drive home on familiar roads takes him through a strange storm and an unexpected journey through the past. His unsettling encounters with people along the way take him farther away from the present-and his own reality.'Handshake' is the story of a man whose routine medical procedure leads to a side effect that begins as an uncomfortable nuisance but quickly turns into a frightening threat to everyone around him.In ''74 New Yorker,' a man inherits his father's old car and discovers that a strange sense of empowerment comes with it. He soon finds his nostalgic connection to the car spiraling into a pattern of bizarre and risky behavior that has tragic results.'Flagman' tells of a retired art professor whose spontaneous act of protest against the Iraq War sets off a public reaction that he doesn't expect. When one of his students helps him continue the protest, they are faced with the dangerous consequences of waging peace.Rich in visual imagery, the stories in Reckoning deliver a powerful commentary on how the supernatural and reality can seamlessly entwine in the human experience.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Twenty-five-year-old Diana is not an average exotic dancer. She is a businesswoman who has found both a special calling and a silent rebellion while strutting on the stage for an audience of men who would give just about anything for a night with her. Diana is clearly the sexiest dancer in the Las Vegas club, and her talents have not gone unnoticed by the man who quietly watches her from the shadows.Crispin, a fallen angel-human hybrid derived from the mysterious and mythical Nephilim race, is torn between his humanity and restless demon spirit. For ten years, he has managed to keep his dark secret under wraps while hiding behind his phony identity as a financial consultant. But everything changes when he visits the club where Diana dances. Captivated by Diana's performance, he asks her for a private dance and sets into motion a chain of events that will leave Diana torn between loving Crispin-who by all accounts is evil-and her love of God. In this supernatural romance, only time will tell if a demon hybrid and an exotic dancer can find true love amid a forbidden romance that leads them both down a path they never imagined.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As the youngest son of a tenant farmer in England's Puritan heartland, twenty-year-old Jonathan Smythe foresees himself trapped forever in a life of servitude to his older brother. Anxious to temporarily escape his worries, Jonathan heads on a secret poaching trip with a friend that quickly turns disastrous when the men are captured by Lord Kingley's thugs. After his friend is mercilessly killed, Jonathan vows revenge and later bludgeons the thugs' leader to death. With a murder decree hanging over his head, Jonathan has no choice but to flee England.Following his father's plan, Jonathan travels to Barbados and begins a life of indentured servitude on his uncle's tobacco plantation. Jonathan arrives committed to five years of hard work that begins at sunrise and is motivated by the overseer's whip. Driven by dreams of owning fertile land without slaves, Jonathan fulfills his duty and embarks on a dangerous journey to the English colonies. But little does he know that his pilgrimage to a new life will be more demanding than he ever imagined, involving desperate battles and massacres with Native Americans after he finally reaches the Bay Colony. When Jonathan befriends Running Wolf, a Mohegan ally, he may finally find passage to his true passions and self.In this compelling tale, a young Puritan man must face raw challenges that test his faith and life in a new world as he searches for his destiny.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - In his first book, Journey to a Brave New World, author David Watts detailed how a small group of Satan-worshiping elites is following a multi-generational plan to manipulate humanity toward a vision outlined in Aldous Huxley's novel Brave New World. In this, the second book in his series, he provides further evidence of their intentions for the United States. He has spent six years considering history, scientific research, and declassified government documents to uncover evidence to support his thesis. He offers evidence to prove not only the existence of civilian inmate labor camps within the United States, but also the procedures that are already in place to activate them. Details of the continued build-up and expansion of the Department of Homeland Security in readiness for the planned war against the American people are provided as well. He identifies the Trojan Horse mechanism operating to bring down the United States from within and exposes the fact that Communist troops are to be used as a final clean-up to allow globalists to introduce their solution-a one-world government. In Journey to a Brave New World, Part Two, Watts includes a forty-five-step plan that would enable the United States to regain its former glory and ensure that the globalists do not get their brave new world.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - It is November of 1864, Major General William T. Sherman is about to lead his army of sixty thousand veterans into the heart of the Confederacy. It is the final, excruciating year of a war turned increasingly brutal and desperate. The men of the maligned and ill-fated Confederate regiment known as the Fiftieth North Carolina look alike. Their faces are dark with smoke, their ribs protrude like barn rafters, and their uniforms are an assortment of filthy rags indiscriminately liberated from Union and Confederate dead. Among these soldiers are George Hawkins and his brother, Walsh, unwillingly caught in the midst of a brutal war. As the regiment begins a four-hundred-mile death march from Savannah, Georgia, to Bentonville, North Carolina, George finds himself caught between his sense of honor and duty and his knowledge that they are fighting for a cause that is all but lost. Still, he takes consolation in doing in his duty and in his love of a womana refugee he encounters during the chaos of the Confederate retreat. Souls of Lions is a tale of uncommon courage, heroic sacrifice, and flawed humanity amid great suffering in the swamps of North Carolina as two indifferent Confederate soldiers are transformed into the last violent months of the Civil War.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - When the lovely Carol Chambers asks Atlanta detective Jack Novak to investigate the two-year-old murder of her husband, Novak is more interested in her than in solving a very cold case. Her husband, Don, was found decapitated, and the police never named a suspect. But there's something she never told the police: apparently, Don was a B-52 pilot in Cambodia during the Vietnam War-and while overseas he came upon forbidden treasure.Don and his crew found hundreds of precious stones in a temple guarded by a strange and sadistic Buddhist sect. The crew escaped with the stones and their lives, although several monks were murdered in the process. Carol believes the precious stones have something to do with Don's death; in fact, she thinks the monks have returned for revenge on Don and the rest of his crew.The case piques Novak's curiosity, especially when Carol promises him a share in the stones if he solves the case. When things get hairy, though, Novak realizes this is no game; his life is in serious danger, and if he's not careful, he'll end up as another headless corpse. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - We lie to ourselves every day, and these lies can lead to significant unhappiness in our lives. In Lies, authors Bridget Harwell and Elizabeth Scott present a collection of more than forty essays based on their daily interactions with clients who have suffered the pain of digging deeply and unearthing the self-deceptions that have limited their lives. Harwell and Scott, two successful, practicing psychologists, compiled the essays to examine the various forms of self-deception, many of which are unconscious attempts at self-protection which can go unnoticed and yet lead to stress and unhappiness. Accompanied by whimsical and evocative drawings, Lies examines a variety of themes, such as guilt, worry, indecision, and the power of relationships. Each piece is followed by a conversation between Harwell and Scott that seeks to add clarity to the discussion. Written in a conversational style that mimics a therapy session, this collection presents strategies for finding the truth beneath the lies we tell ourselves and gives us an opportunity to live a more integrated life, a life of authenticity that's essential for any kind of true happiness.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - It is 1944 in Ontario, Canada, and Scotty is fifteen. World War II is coming to an end, although the war has left countless scars on Canadian families and the world at large. Scotty has his own problems at home, including an alcoholic father and the fear of being stuck as a small-town nobody his whole life. He can't wait to turn sixteen. Once he's sixteen, he'll be able to go his own way. Maybe he'll drop out of high school. Maybe he'll get a job at General Motors, since the Canadian headquarters are located in his hometown. He has friends to back him up-guys like Neil-the-Wheel, Georgie-boy, Joey, and Rick-the-dick. Together, these guys find their ways into adulthood. Scotty grows up. He soon finds himself involved with the local United Auto Workers union. He still looks over his shoulder in remembrance of the past, but as a young man, his life is open before him. Will he grow up to be better than his Old Man Will he find success in his job and his relationships It's a long road to adulthood, and Scotty will soon find that the road is his making.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This short Science-Fiction novel is written as an incentive to us all to prove the alarming environmental situation of planet earth. The information is addressed to youngsters of our generation and the generations to come. It's meant to inform us all of the dire consequences besetting our planet and inviting us all to prove the findings of investigative journalists like Andrew Nikiforuk, David Susuki and many others who are issuing a dire warning to us all. The Book 'Global Warning' by Paul Brown is a must read. Let's face our future and assume our responsibilities. Under the right to information, are we not entitled to retrieve complete access to articles like Cerea. Speaking with one voice, we can demand that the computer be not monitored.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Growing up in Poland in the 1930s, Rita Braun had many hopes and dreams for the future. When she was nine years old, however, World War II touched her once-idyllic life, transforming paradise on earth into an indescribable hell. In Fragments of my Life, Braun tells her storyfrom her birth in 1930 to living in Brazil today, where she works to ensure no one forgets the more than six million Jewish people who lost their lives during the Holocaust. Including many photos, Fragments of my Life provides firsthand insight into the horrors of the war. As a nine-year old on her school vacation, Braun watched as military aircraft streaked across the skies above her parents' farm. She never imagined they would leave behind much more than a trail of smoke. This memoir details what she experienced as a Jewish girl trying to stay alive during World War II. Braun describes watching the selection process and deportation of friends and family, living under both Russian and German rule, using a fake identity, surviving in a gated and guarded ghetto, escaping and hiding for her life, and witnessing the many tragedies of war. Candid and detailed, Fragments of my Life chronicles one survivor's experiences from a woman of the final generation who can say, 'I lived through the Holocaust.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Mike Sullivan is a rookie cop in late nineteenth-century Los Angeles. There are only seventy officers on the squad, and they still ride horses to catch criminals. As the city population reaches over one million, crime drastically increases, but Mike is a cop, ready to face any foe-at least of the human variety. Following the mysterious deaths of two men, an old sailor named William Shakespeare O'Brien appears, claiming the deaths were the work of a female vampire who boarded his ship. Mike is skeptical, but at O'Brien's coaxing he reads Bram Stoker's Dracula and begins to wonder how much of O'Brien's story is true. As Mike delves deeper into the murder investigation, he is distracted by his mother's serious illness and his love for Jennifer Fitzgerald, the woman he hopes to marry. There is no time for distraction, though, as Mike soon realizes O'Brien is right: a vampire hunts the streets of Los Angeles, and conventional police work will not stop this bloodthirsty murderess.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and yearned for one more conversation Do you want to learn how the angelic realm communicates through messages, symbols, numbers, and colors Do you wish for a richer and more meaningful life You'll find answers to these questions and more as angel decoding expert Maria Gurney Peth, PhD shares secret keys and immeasurable insight in her debut book, Angel Decoding: Secret Keys to Communicating with Your Angels. Maria utilizes her intuitive gifts and abilities as a medium to acknowledge the support of divine angels in her life and the lives of her cherished clients. You can benefit from her extraordinary teaching methods as you apply the secret decoding lessons shared in this transformational book. Maria believes anyone can learn to decode the language of the angelsand as a former public school teacher, she knows how to make learning easy and fun. Learn to communicate with your angels. Gain awareness of various types of angelic messages. Discover how to easily develop your own intuition. Angel Decoding is a hidden treasure containing helpful, authentic, and easy-to-use techniques that will improve your life through spiritual practice and inspiration. Don't miss this step-by-step approach to angel communication. It has never been easier to work with your angels. Angel Decoding offers guidance for your life and inspiration for your soul. Whether you are searching for deeper meaning in life, or have an interest in angels, you will find it easy to open your heart and spirit to the lessons in this book. Sonia Choquette - Author of NY Times bestselling book The Answer Is Simple.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This collection of fables, set in a distant land, a long time ago, chronicles the growth of a boy, Ita, from a child of eight to manhood. Almost every tale has a life lesson he learns, first from his grandfather, ruler of their country, and later from his experiences and the people he meets on his travels. Ita sets out on his life journey to find the 'Hidden Treasure' his grandfather has spoken of. Along the way, he encounters people from whom he learns about the treasure, and comes, at last, to find where it is hidden. There are stories of courage, making hard choices, and gaining independence when one is no longer a child but growing into manhood. There are stories of love and loss, of great happiness and great sorrow. The collection can be read as a whole, connected narrative, or individual stories can stand on their own. While young people of pre-teen or early teen years can read the stories on their own, younger children age ten and up enjoy having the stories read to them. There is an accompanying study guide for teachers, giving suggestions for follow-up discussions and writing projects.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Jason Shaw is a police officer in Huntsville, California. A former US Marine, he is a happy father and husband who takes his job seriously and has just been transferred from narcotics and vice to the Huntsville Gang Task Force Unit. A month after the transfer, mysterious attacks begin one night when a criminal sets a trap outside the Shaw home. Although the Shaws escape the clumsy attempt, there are no suspects, and Shaw believes the amateurish trap might have been a juvenile prank. As time passes, however, the attacks escalate. Who is trying to terrorize the cop and his family Is it an ex-con Shaw put away or gang member with a beef Someone is desperately trying to put Shaw in the ground, but the police have no leads. As a media frenzy ensues after every attack, a community once thought to be safe falls further into the grip of panic and terror. Meanwhile, Shaw will do what it takes to keep his family safe, even if it means taking matters into his own hands and letting the attackers know that no one messes with a cop on his own beat. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Jason's sisters get all the attention-and cause him all sorts of trouble. His older sister, Tayleigh, once made a wish that got her suspended from the dance team, and then Jason had to move to a new middle school. His twin, Polly, also made a wish which almost ruined the family vacation when she started hearing and seeing Thomas Jefferson's ghost everywhere. Jason can't wait to get away for a bit, and lucky for him, he gets to go on a band trip to the happiest place on earth!Along with his big brother, Bryant, and his best friend, Scooter, Jason is headed to a special theme park in Florida. Away from his family, Jason will be free of drama and the strange magic that surrounds his sisters. But then he makes a mistake of his own: he wishes for the truly magical experience. Miraculously, he is given the Key to the Kingdom, and he befriends a young woman whose family helped develop the theme park.Jason soon begins to realize that things are coming much too easily, and the wish comes back to haunt him. In a family filled with fulfilled fantasies, did he really think he would be any different Jason remembers what his big sister said after her wish: 'Be careful what you wish for.' He and his friends must now figure out how to solve a mystery and make it safely home no worse for wear.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - On June 9, 2009, Carol M. Maloney, a veteran teacher, experienced a transient ischemic attack in the left hemisphere of her brain. She helplessly observed her mind deteriorate to the point where she could not speak, walk, read, identify household objects, or recall her family. Maloney traveled between the worlds of the surreal and the logical. The stroke resulted in aphasia, the loss of communication and other functions of her left hemisphere. After eighteen months of rehabilitation, she was finally able to communicate with others by using her hand as a metronome. The frustration of having the words and sentences formed in her mind but being unable to share them caused frustration and depression. Her verbal abilities suffered, along with her reading and comprehension skills. Even so, hard work, strong will, and persistence has allowed her to reach out to other teachers to offer new insight into the minds of her beloved special-education and reading-disabled students. In this, her story, Maloney turns her experience into a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of her students' difficulties and to share that knowledge with other teachers. 'Ms. Carol Maloney has written a compelling story that chronicles her amazing life before, during, and after her devastating stroke. She writes with frankness that touches one's heart. Her story will lend encouragement to those who have suffered a stroke as well as offer strategies to those who have a loved one recovering from one. Carol Maloney developed aphasia after her stroke. I am happy to say that she has survived and conquered both the devastation of her stroke and her aphasia. I know this first hand: she conducts amazing PowerPoint presentations to my graduate class at Rivier University each semester. She is an inspiration to all who want to improve themselves. In this book, Carol clearly describes the strategies that she used to help her become the functioning writer and speaker that she is today.' J. Diane Connell, Ed.D.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Happy Dreamer grasps the beauty of the different places and events author Elissaveta Iordanova has experienced in the past fi fteen years. Her collection of poetry presents a very personal response-a palette of reactions, feelings, and thoughts-to her journey. She has long been fascinated by short poems and the brevity with which her innermost thoughts can be expressed. They fulfill her desire to share a small part of these places, to encourage others to see things differently, and to understand that sharing is connection. Her poems, inspired by haiku but not confined to the form, reflect her personal experiences with nature, dances of the heart, and happy dreams for the future. She views this as a way to choreograph images that are poetic canvases of places and people striving for meaningful lives. From poems that speak of the beauty of the sea crashing against the rocks to poems that speak of love found by the light of the moon and stars, A Happy Dreamer evokes the emotion and expectation of a journey to cherish for a lifetime. 'Elissaveta Iordanova's poems capture small, fleeting moments with haiku-like compression and delicacy.' -Elizabeth Frank, PhD, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Edison Bestwell and Benjamin Baldridge have been best friends since the third grade. Life in the small backwoods town of Cripple Creek, Kentucky, usually doesn't move faster than a snail, and the boys enjoy plenty of freedom to explore and get into a bit of innocent mischief. But during the summer between fifth and sixth grade, Benjamin's sister, Lilly, goes missing, sending the town and the friends into turmoil. Lilly is never found, and seven years later on a peculiar autumn night, a tragic incident thrusts Edison and Benjamin back into the enigma surrounding her disappearance. What they find causes them to question everything they know about what is possible-and what is real. Unfortunately, they're soon caught between the law and the pursuit of truth as once again Cripple Creek becomes embroiled in mystery. With federal agent Tucker Davidson and local sheriff Harlen Jenkins hot on their trail, the two friends race across the ridges and through the hollows of backwoods Kentucky with a discovery that could settle the case once and for all. There's just one problem: Who in their right mind will believe them Written in the tradition of Southern fiction, The Ballad of Edison Bestwell simmers with suspense, charm, and a healthy dose of wry humor.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Aamil, a twelve-year-old boy from Middle East, was born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother, Fatima, whom he loves the most. Fatima, who has an unwavering faith in her child, who can't be an active parent due to her sickness, who doesn't know how to read. has her son read to her every night before he goes to sleep; it was for him so that he can read himself to sleep. In return, she will put two dinars under his pillow. A story about this boy's journey and purpose to write about what he calls Mr. God . . . Anything that creates differences amongst men will create war. Unfortunately, religion is the biggest difference creator and reason for the unrest world. There has been more bloodshed in the world in the name of religion than the water in the ocean. Aamil says in his book, 'I believe in God. I call him Mr. God.' A book about love, finding one's purpose in life, promises and most importantly it's about 'us'. The inner uniqueness and true self of a human! Let's see how his journey go from the day he left Middle East at the age of 12 to get education, see the world while keeping his focus on the promise to his mother, and to his purpose. to write a masterpiece.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.