Powell Powell (Over 140,000 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Set in the town of Stanford, Michigan, former marine turned architect, Jared Russell is called upon to build one of Michigan's largest Mosques. He is joined by Ahmad and Shirin Hassani who had fled Iran, fearing for their lives. Little does he know they are being hunted by a radical Muslim cleric, set on fulfilling a blood curse. As a black man, Jared must deal with racial prejudice, threats to his life, and PTSD. Added to the mix is Jimbo Osborne, who claims Daphne, Alabama as his home. Soon tempers flare as Jimbo's prejudice and racial slurs threatens to undue all that Jared is trying to accomplish. Amid controversy and danger, Jared realizes he is falling in love with Fatemah Bashera, the other woman in the story. She too has a blood curse hanging over her head and lives in fear of discovery by Imam Fahad. As the building project develops, so does tensions between the city and its citizens. The pressure is ratcheted up as the Imam takes Fatemah hostage in order to drive home his demands. Follow Jared as he risks his life to save those he loves.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Designed by the internationally renowned architect Renzo Piano and developed by Irvine Sellar, The Shard is one of the worlds most striking skyscrapers and is now, at 310m, the tallest building in Western Europe. This guide sets The Shard in the context of Southwark, before outlining the design principles and construction story of the building. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Eric Powell (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A children's book depicting the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand with a little boy's sack lunch. It is written from the perspective of the boy providing the lunch and reveals the emotions and excitement of him seeing Jesus and the initial skepticism of his mother regarding the miracle his little sack lunch played.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better player, whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Alternating chapters of prose and comics (illustrated by Eisner Award-winning graphic novelist Nate Powell) are interwoven in Cecil Castelucci's extraordinary YA novel about jealousy and grief, and how they cut us off from the ones we love. Every summer the trucks roll in, bringing the carnival and its infinite possibilities to town. This year Tessa and her younger sister Lulu are un-chaperoned and want to be first in line to experience the rides, the food . . . and the boys. Except this summer, jealousy will invade their relationship for the first time, setting in motion a course of events that can only end in tragedy, putting everyone's love and friendship to the test. Castellucci's deft shifting between straight prose and graphic novel visualize how Tessa processes the events of the summer, seeing herself and her friends as freaks personified by characters from Greek mythology. Powell, Nate (illustrator).…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. In today's world, it is all too easy to become preoccupied with our own wants and needs and forget about those around us. We may feel we don't have the time to think beyond our own individual problems and complexities, but in order to live fulfilled lives we need to express generosity. Through the act of being generous, we are one step closer to achieving enlightenment. This book highlights the way in which we need to examine our lives and experiences on a deeper level in order to practice compassion, love and kindness. Through generous actions, we open up our minds and souls and benefit from the rewards of bestowing happiness upon others.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. }When people suffer from Alzheimers disease, their family and friends usually must care for them and make decisions on their behalf. The caregivers job can be emotionally and physically draining. Alzheimers Disease: A Guide for Families helps you to overcome the challenges of looking after a loved one with Alzheimers: communicating, staying healthy, making your home safe, avoiding depression, finding long-term health care, and more.More than any other book, Alzheimers Disease: A Guide for Families focuses on the emotional side of the illness. For example, talking with someone who has Alzheimers disease is frustrating and frightening for both of you. This book not only explains how to make communication easier, it tells how to cope with your feelings. The authors even address the anxiety ignited by the discovery that Alzheimers has a genetic component: the fear that relatives may also get the disease. Alzheimers Disease: A Guide for Families is full of practical advice on such questions as ensuring patients rights, finding time for healthy meals and exercise, maintaining family finances, and choosing the right nursing care. It explains Alzheimers disease and other forms of senile dementia in understandable language, summarizing recent research findings and possible treatments. Based on many years of work with families of the memory-impaired, this book will be a real help to all relatives and friends of people with Alzheimers disease. }.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Growing up can be tough on tweens and on parents. Emotions run hot and cold, putting everyone under enormous pressure--but when God is the glue holding it all together, families are a lot harder to crack! With Parents & Family, you can help the young teens in your group honor God in their families by dealing with their wildly fluctuating feelings and relating positively to their parents and siblings. 12 sessions of activities and exercises will get students thinking and talking about how they can let God reign over their emotions and their family relationships. Families and feelings will go hand in hand when you use this young-teen Bible study, in the Uncommon series of resources. Plus, you can download reproducible student handouts and additional options for every session--find out how inside.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The Bone Witch meets Sherlock Holmes in this thrilling historical fantasy about a girl with the ability to raise the dead who must delve into her citys dangerous magical underworld to stop a series of murders.

Paperback. Condition: Good. This humorous collection contains 5,000 comic quotations from the funny men and women who have entertained the British for over one hundred years. Quotes from British comedians new and old: from Oscar Wilde to John Cleese, Edith Sitwell to Eddie Izzard. This definitive collection also features hilarious quotes from popular contemporary comedians, columnists, celebrities, and critics.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Join Filigree, a five-pound Pomeranian, as he stows away on Paul Revere's midnight ride in this first book of the At the Heels of History series, inspired by important events and told through the eyes, ears, and noses of dogs. Filigree may be a small puff of a Pomeranian but he has a big, brave heart. As the Revere family dog, he's ready to do his part to help the American colonists stand up to the British soldiers. But the other dogs, like Jove, Sam Adams's Newfoundland, and even the Revere cat, Anvil, think Filigree is a joke. The Reveres' daughter Frances is the only one who believes in him. When Frances's father, Paul Revere, leaves home on a secret mission, Filigree and Frances know they have to help, no matter how dangerous it might be. Will a pint-sized pup just be in the way, or can Filigree prove that even a very small dog can fight for freedom. Powell, Claire (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 10 years ago, amateur photographer and school bus driver Cynthia Stewart was arrested for trying to develop photographs of her eight-year-old daughter, Nora - in two of which she was in the shower. This heart wrenching story brilliantly probes the many questions raised about when a photograph of a naked child crosses the line from innocent family photographs to child pornography. Poet Lynn Powell was a neighbour of Cynthia's and beautifully relays the traumatic events that threatened an ordinary, innocent family.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. It?s taken six months, but supernaturally gifted Magnolia Kelch finally seems to have her surging powers under control. Then she arrives home to find a group of strangers in her beloved farmhouse, and that control is immediately put to the test. Magnolia quickly learns that her ?guests? are actually part of the Network?not from the task force headed by her mentor, Thirteen, but a second group, led by British agent Colin St. Pierre. Unfortunately, Theo, a Network agent who shares an intimate connection with Magnolia, doesn?t trust Colin as a new commander. When team missions collide, Magnolia finds herself in the middle of Network infighting, asking herself who among those closest to her truly has her best interests at heart. But an even greater threat lies on the horizon. Intent on tracking down the source of Magnolia?s powers, a familiar enemy resurfaces with a plan?one that is far more sinister than the Network has ever seen.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Crash a nude beach. Work your way into first class. Shop on the black market. Eat something that's still alive. Stow away aboard a ship. And more .Who needs a real passport when you can make a fake one? A ferry to Niagra Falls when you can barrel over it? A tour guide when you've got this travel guide? In this latest and most intrepid installment of the Forbidden Knowledge series, adventure seekers and their wannabe counterparts will be challenged to locate a lost Amazonian tribe, dare to dine on fugu in Japan, or hazard to trek through the Himalayan mountaintops in search of the legendary yeti.Complete with a heads up on potential pitfalls, pertinent traveling tips, and useful underground tricks, this book is perfect for anyone looking to get away .with an international incident.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Snow, Alan (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Steve concentrated on school, fun and friends. Jobs were for parents and old people, and he'd get one right after college. That is, until his parents make him start earning his own spending money by going to work at a jewelry store. During the coming years he learns that people can be very different than he'd imagined, life is a little more difficult than he'd been led to believe, and growing up is decidedly more painful than he would prefer. Small business was once a mom and pop operation on any street in America. The same term currently applies to a company of 500 employees. With single enterprises consuming more acreage than a farm, what possible motivation drives a few to unlock the door into a tiny shop? What brings them 6 or 7 days each week to a space likely smaller than their competitors' bathrooms? Perhaps the mom and pop is a dinosaur, reeling briefly in a wake of the comet of change. Jewels from my Pocket provides a brief glimpse into the culture of a truly small business through the eyes of a Midwestern lad who happens into a summer job that alters his course in life.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A travel guide that allows you to experience all that the afterlife has to offer--and more.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A tense and pacy follow-up to Burn Mark - a thrilling tale of ancient witchcraft in a modern world.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. A sexy and powerful new voice in the world of African American fiction, Jacqueline Powell offers a touching variation on the struggle to find - and keep - Mr. Right. Aspiring singer Nikai Parker is depressed. Her boyfriend has been sent to jail for dating an underage girl, and she feels abandoned and desperate. That is, until her best friend, Sheila, convinces her that a night of clubbing is exactly what she needs to forget her troubles and lift her spirits. While at the club, Nikai's luck begins to improve when she meets a handsome firefighter named Robert Hayes - whom she believes may just be the man of her dreams. As their relationship progresses, Nikai falls completely in love and begins making plans to spend the rest of her life with Robert. However, lady luck has other plans - because Robert is involved with another woman, and this sassy hairdresser named Karen is not going to give up her man without a fight. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Poor Remy, he loves to be with his Dad but when Dad leaves without him Remy gets scared. Follow along as Remy finds a way to be brave until his Dad returns. Also look for other Adventures with Remy coming out soon.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Who is God? Does He care what I do with my life? Does God really love me? These days many young people are confused about God. Help youth workers provide a solid foundation for young teens with The Christian Life, a junior high school study resource. Part of the exciting Uncommon Youth Resource series, this straightforward presentation of the gospel first explores who God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit then guides students through their relationships with God. Students will learn that God loves them no matter what; that Jesus Christ is the only way to have a relationship with God; and that the Holy Spirit lights the way to God. The three 4-week modules examine one of the most critical parts of a young person's life: their faith. Lead students to discover that everyone is a sinner, how God's grace rescues us, and that we are to serve Him out of love and gratitude for His gift of grace.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. If you want to be successful in this economy, the first thing to realize is just how incredibly different it is. No matter what the experts and business gurus are saying or predicting, the truth is that no matter what the economy does - whether it goes up or goes down - your customer has forever changed and that change will impact you and your entire business.Winning in the Trust and Value Economy is a practical how-to book for business owners, entrepreneurs, sales managers and other professionals looking to stay competitive in today's market. It offers insights into the psychology of today's customer, and reasons why the importance of customer engagement, experience, and personal connection has increased. It offers specific tips and techniques to guide a business through changes necessary to not only stay afloat, but to thrive in a way that is enjoyable for all involved. It's a book written on the principle that today's change must not be ignored, that this change is different, an economy we've never experienced before.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. These entertaining, deftly organized books will make terrific light-hearted additions to curriculum units on ancient civilizations. -- Publishers Weekly Stop the presses What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format. Read all About it In The Greek News life in ancient Greece is presented in the form of a daily newspaper written at the time. As accessible as your morning paper. The Greek News will give young readers the unforgettable sense of actually being a citizen of an ancient nation. Back matter includes a time line, an index, and an explanation of Roman and Greek spellings.…