Xlibris Jun 2009 (362 results)

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This collection of humorous short stories tells the tale of a pond in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. Formed in the last ice age, the mountain pond has served as a magnet to animals and humans ever since. Pat Neal moved into an abandoned homestead near the pond that was watched over by a Great Blue Heron named Bill. Neal made friends with Bill. When the rest of the birds and animals saw Bill trusting a human, they began to trust him as well and they came to visit him. WildLife, Volume 2: The Mountain Pond offers charming tales of a dysfunctional wildlife refuge where the poor creatures were lost, lonely and looking for a meal, even if it was each other. These stories offer an intimate look at the private lives of wildlife at the end of the last frontier.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Bellowed Whispers shares the story of one woman's spiritual journey through personal anecdotes that illustrate how she found guidance on how to live her life through a variety of spiritual practices and aids. As a Usui Reiki Master, intuitive counselor, and teacher Debra J. Suchy has not only helped herself, but also has assisted others in exploring the doubts, fears, and perplexities experienced in various life situations. Guided by Universal Life Force Energy-encompassing Spirit, God, and All That Is-she details her own journey in an honest and self-disclosing style in order to inspire others to nurture their own spirits. Suchy covers a wide range of topics including the magic of rocks and crystals, Reiki, animal totems, angels, healing through past lives, astral travel, swimming with dolphins, and making dreams take flight. Included is her recommended reading list on each topic. Bellowed Whispers not only shares a fascinating personal pilgrimage, but also teaches others to explore the law of attraction, awaken to the possibilities of the universe, and learn how to listen to what their heart truly desires.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - From ultra-light flying to vibrating bombs, The Cactus Flower offers an array of short stories, personal memoirs, and poetry that reflect the life of author Keith Neale Ward. The selections address the realities of family, the adventures of youth, the inspirational messages of life, and the knowledge gained from experience. In the lead fiction story, 'The Thinking Man,' an interesting phenomenon occurs when 'The Director' combines the occupants of two separate, but adjoining auditoriums. An inspirational entry, 'Infinite Possibilities,' tells the story of one of Ward's more unique engineering professors who challenges the law of gravity. In 'A Shot in the Dark,' Ward narrates the account of employing a unique solution to rescue his brother, Ricky, from a Cleveland pool hall. In The Cactus Flower, Ward shares his experiences and the lessons learned during his lifetime. Some humorous and entertaining, others inspirational and moving, the stories reiterate Ward's contention that something special happens during every encounter, every day. The key is to share the joy of these experiences with other people.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Imagine being stuck in a world where every blade of grass is green, it's all trimmed to the perfect size and every child is well-behaved just as their parents would wish them to be. This is what Hayden Roux has to go through day after day, from beginning to end, but what she doesn't know is she's about to be thrust into an eccentric place, where a very big secret is waiting for her. Her difficult life of being hated by everyone takes an upturn when she finds herself in the midst of White Grover. While trying to fit in at school, she has the big, challenging task of finding the beloved Pearl. Through broken friendships and lost trust, Hayden experiences a journey that she won't soon forget. There's just one simple question: Is she willing to die Mortals will take you into her world to discover the answer to that very scary question.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Reentering the dating scene after a painful divorce or the end of a long-term relationship can be difficult, if not downright daunting. Though there are numerous how-to guides on how to navigate the dating world, The Apprenticeship to Love is dramatically different. Why It can help you find the right person at the right time. Based on a simple, step-by-step program specifically tailored to the love-challenged, this groundbreaking work will teach you how to look for and find a healthy, fulfilling, viable life partner, while having fun and making new friends in the process. Utilizing the principles of focused effort, incremental success, and social networking, you'll learn how to meet and date three members of the opposite sex who will become potential candidates in your search for a mate. Dr. R. Phillip Colon makes the program easy to learn. Once you develop a better understanding of what qualities characterize your life partner, you will replace your first candidates with new ones several times until you find the person meant for you. By learning and applying new social, emotional, and interpersonal skills, you'll soon access higher-level, more suitable contenders and at the same time, ready yourself for better relationships through personal growth. Love doesn't have to be complicated or agonizing. Find your happily ever after with The Apprenticeship to Love. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Giacomo and Livia Salvi are given stern warnings as they prepare to journey from Nepal to Tibet. Even though they are tourists, they must be wary of the People's Liberation Army and avoid any mention of the Dalai Lama. Before journeying through the mountains, however, they meet an old Tibetan monk. Milerpa is considered to be the reincarnation of an eleventh-century holy hermit. It's said he can fall into a trance and relive events as they happened in the past. And he tells Giacomo, a scholar researching Jesus's life, that it's very possible the prophet traveled to the Far East. Giacomo and his wife are thrilled to receive a hint of what Jesus might have done during his missing eighteen years. But once they cross the Tibetan border, they find themselves being followed. Although Giacomo's true mission is unknown to his wife, it isn't long before his role as a sleeper Italian spy is affecting their every move. Join Giacomo as he seeks to unravel the mystery of Jesus's lost years, protect his true identity and prevent a nuclear war that could lead to the end of the world in The Karma Killers. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Young Linda Gomez is thrilled when she graduates from the police academy and is assigned to Precinct 105 in the Cicero District of Chicago. Partnered with the chauvinistic and unkindly Officer Walker, Linda will soon learn how dangerous a police officer's job can be. Lieutenant Jonathan Wolfgang Wilhelm, better known as 'Wolf' to his co-workers, has been on the job for more than thirty years, the last eight as a lieutenant. When he's called to investigate a murder, he's upset to discover that the victim is Officer Linda Gomez. Wolf partners with ten-year veteran Jeri Thomas to investigate the Gomez murder that's been deemed a hate crime as Gomez was a lesbian. Left with little forensic evidence and few clues, Wolf and Thomas dig deep into the case searching for one key break. They soon discover that Gomez' death was just one in a larger scheme to rid the police department of gay officers. The secret vigilante group that's behind the killings is known as the Blue Society. As Wolf gets closer to unraveling the corruption within the department, his life is threatened and he must act quickly before someone else dies. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Join Al Hall as he shares his impressions in poetic form. Whether he's recounting what it was like to grow up in segregated schools or dishing out the flavor of life in the Deep South, the emotional power of his lyrics can touch anyone. In 'My Name is Status Quo,' Hall takes the perspective of someone intolerant of affirmative action, writing: I'll hang in there as long as I can, But my tolerance is running extremely low. I'm not ready for these new leaders, So you can just call me Mr. Status Quo. In 'Holding onto Nothing,' he tells of someone down on their luck, writing: I lost my house through a swindler's hand, Because I wanted a little more than I had. I signed something that I didn't understand, And now that deal has gone bad. Broken up into six themed sections, this collection is full of emotion. Learn what it means to struggle and not give up hope in Give Me My Forty Acres Because I Know My Mule Is Dead. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A teenage boy. A dark wizard. A mystic scroll. And the fate of a world hangs in the balance. When Alex 'the Axeman' Logan is pulled from his world to help a young princess, named Dara, save her kingdom from the Shadow Lord, he thinks there has been a mistake. He's a teen guitar player close to failing 11th grade, not some defender of the realm. All he has are some school books, his wits, and his love of fantasy movies. Overnight his life is history. Alex must confront the Shadow Lord and his minions when he is thrust into a land that has changed from a magical paradise to a barren, hopeless, helpless realm invaded by a dark army. But Alex is not alone. He has the help of Dara, a magic scroll, and a band of unlikely companions drawn from his own history books: a hardened Roman Legionnaire, a swift Japanese Samurai, a fearless African Warrior, a fiery Amazon Archer, and a spirited Shaolin Monk. Can Alex become more than he believes and lead his small band of Defenders to the Hall of Shadows, the birthplace of the Shadow Lord The fate of the realm and everyone in it rests on him.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The unrelenting presence of murder interrupts the bliss of Thomas Ford's honeymoon in June of 1923. Ford, a Detective Chief Inspector from Scotland Yard, is enjoying his honeymoon with his new wife, Victoria, in a remote fishing village in Cornwall when fishermen discover the murdered body of Lord Clarence Danglars Pengriffon tangled in a fishing net. There hasn't been a murder in this village for twenty years, and authorities drag a reluctant Ford into the case. The authorities and townspeople question who would kill the affable and generous Pengriffon. By all accounts, this talented painter didn't have a single enemy. Was this a murder of passion, or a cold-blooded premeditated crime As Ford sifts through the shattered remnants of his lordship's life, he finds conflicting clues and shadowy motives leading to vaguely possible suspects, but no hard evidence. Ford races into the investigation at breakneck speed, determined to crack the case in record time so he can return to his idyllic honeymoon, but the solution remains obstinately hidden. Or could the murdered man himself have left behind the one vital missing clue.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book is my translation of the Bible's prophecy as well as how it ties into today's events. It breaks down a couple of books within the Bible. You don't have to be a priest or a pastor or attend a Bible school to have a better understanding of the word of God. You can read this book and follow along with your Bible. All you need is time and a clear mind. Follow along, read, and prepare for what's coming in the future.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Sheila Wright takes us beyond the tourist trails and describes in detail the natural beauty and chaos of Italy. Wright passionately illustrates that Amare- to love- means accepting the good as well as the not so perfect.' -Licia Canton, Author of Almond Wine and Fertility and editor-in-chief of Accenti Magazine When Sheila Wright travels to Sorrento, Italy, on a whim, she knows from the moment she arrives that she has found an extraordinary place. With a certainty even she doesn't understand at first, Sheila throws herself wholeheartedly into an enchanting yet chaotic country. Amare is a magical memoir of an odyssey that began as a trip around the world and transformed into an unforgettable journey into the heart and soul of southern Italy. In lyrical, often humorous prose, Wright describes the adventure of living the life of a foreigner in Sorrento. From hunting wild mushrooms to learning a new language, she shares moments full of promise and discovery. When Italian authorities throw her out of the country, she returns, undaunted and determined to make Italy her own. A glorious romance ensues, not only with a tall, dark, and handsome Italian, but with the land itself. Join Wright on a fabulous adventure as she snorkels along the Amalfi coast, camps on the island of Sardinia, devours pizza in Naples, and to her surprise, falls madly and passionately, in love.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Las Cruces, California is a gritty town full of political corruption and social turmoil. The District Attorney, Rich Danko, is in the midst of a federal probe when a cabal of Washington, D.C. elites, fronted by a sinister FBI agent named Ross, takes an interest in a local double homicide. A young Muslim suspect has murdered two mysterious businessmen in a quiet, upscale neighborhood and for some reason the administration is scrambling to cover it up. Max Siegel lands the case and gets caught in a spiraling vortex of deadly intrigue with a dangerous mix of characters that threaten to consume his career and his life.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Paternal Instinct is a story that plumbs the depths of family resolve and parental love. It is a saga of courage, independence and survival against seemingly insurmountable odds. It is a chronicle of how far one parent would go to save his child from desperate danger. The story is set amid the luxuriant green vineyards of Oregon's Willamette Valley, Washington's gleaming halls of power and the blistering deserts of Saudi Arabia. The intriguing plot weighs whether or not one indomitable family can survive the onslaught of violent kidnappers and assassins, the contrarian machinations of the most powerful government on earth and the sometimes deadly politics of oil. Most of all, it defines the role a father plays in the lives of his children, in the noblest sense.Paternal Instinct is the thrilling story of the extraordinary and heroic actions of one father when he is faced with the ultimate challenge. Few fathers must risk their lives to save their children. But each has the chance to produce positve lifetime results. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'This book is a must-read for anyone who is considering owning a franchise. Business ownership is a life-changing event that must be carefully considered and this book is a great first step.'-Angie Shaw, The Entrepreneur's SourceAs the American economic landscape shifts, seasoned corporate executives are looking at independent business ownership as a way to secure and control their futures, and franchised businesses are growing in their appeal. But pouring a large amount of money into a franchise does not guarantee success. In this book, you'll find out:How to determine if you can succeed as a franchise owner;What dangerous pitfalls to avoid as a buyer;The potential rewards of owning your own business;Whether or not the numbers make sense;Ways to raise money for your venture;And much more!If you are tired of the corporate world and want to escape the rat race, then let Mitchell York, a successful franchisee and professional certified coach, guide you through the many steps involved in deciding whether or not to buy a franchise and how to do it right. As the former president of LendingTree Inc. and other major companies, he now owns a profitable and growing franchised business, and he's sharing his secrets for success in Franchise: Freedom or Fantasy.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - If the antiques that are for sale could talk, the stories they could tell might be of much more value than the items themselves. Love at the Antiques Show takes such a format, telling the provenances of renderings in a booth at an antiques show. Most of the stories are based on actual experiences with some fanciful coloration. Tales of the frontier, early Texas living and sagas of the Great Depression all come together to provide enlightening and entertaining reading. The art of storytelling is exemplified as Robert Turner recalls the lifestyles, moods and manners of yesteryear.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this collection of NOTES Alexander Lawrence speaks in poetic form of some of the ordinary people and places which have strongly influenced his life. Responding in a human rather than clinical fashion to the ugly realities of child abuse and drug addiction, as well as to the heroic effort of ordinary folks to live with dignity despite grinding poverty, the author shares feelings about some of the children, parents and grandparents he knew and loved during his years as a child abuse investigator in New York City. Glancing back at other parts of his life, Lawrence records short and often humorous NOTES on love, lust, marriage and the human condition. A fascination with the streets and people of the towns and cities in which he has lived and worked is evident throughout the collection. Of special interest are his NOTES on the streets of Williamsburgh in Brooklyn as it was forty years ago, a community of several ethnic groups struggling and sometimes battling to work out a shared life in a small space.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Life changes each and every second. And in Different Seconds, author Richard Apple explores many of these changes in his first published collection of poetry. This work not only expresses ideas earnestly and directly, but delivers important messages about living life. Including themes of imagination, Apple's poems evoke grand imagery. In the selection, 'I An,' he writes, / Watching flames shoot up high / Sparks flying up / Smoke choking the air / All within in my fire hut / Just watching the fire roar / Reminds me of something I once heard / Every bright orange storm / Represents only one thing from the past. The poem, 'F.L.A.T.,' describes some of Apple's Canadian terrain. / Watching prairie grass roll in the wind / The clouds rushing across the sky / Groundhogs playing in a field / Standing on top of the world / . / The sun sets down beside me / Big round and orange / A herd of cattle, moving in front / It looks like a post card. Different Seconds reveals a wide range of human emotions while conveying life lessons and stirring imaginations. …

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Future Spy', is a fast paced spy novel which centers around new skipper William Nagol . Mr. Nagol encounters a strange storm off the coast of Norfolk, VA which propels him and his vessel back in time from 2008 to 1942. Unfortunately, he is picked up by a U.S. Naval destroyer which discovers that the vessel, instruments and naval charts found aboard were made in Japan. Arrested as a spy, William Nagol faces imprisonment by the FBI and almost certain death when the German's discover that the DVD's,books and his personal knowledge of World War Two battles might ensure a quick end of the war and land agents off the coasts of New Jersey and Florida to either kidnap or kill him. Unknown to both the FBI and German Intelligence, William Nagol may not be the real spy. Readers will be thrown into a web of intrigue pitting the intelligence services of both the U.S. Government and Germany in a race against time to learn the secrets of the future. Is William Nagol a duble or triple agent Is he really from the future or is he a clever Japanese spy trained to fool the FBI. If you are fascinated by 'Who Did It' mysterys, this book will keep you on your toes.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Romance and homicide intersect on The Sixth Floor of a condominium building when one of the residents is murdered in cold blood. Stuart Browning has recently moved to Huntington for a new job when she receives a disturbing phone call at work. Mrs. Martin in 603 has been found dead and the police need to question everyone in the building. Stuart meets good looking Chief Detective David Moore and is drawn down a path of mystery, danger, and love as both she and Detective Moore attempt to find the answer to one question, Who killed Mrs. Martin The author's proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Alzheimer's Research.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Your body is amazing! Compare it to your car, for example. How many cars can filter and change their own oil How many repaint themselves overnight when damaged How many resist environmental corrosion with age The answer is none! Your body does all of these things (and more!) and will keep doing so - if you take care of it properly. Our modern environments are toxic, processed, and sedentary. How can we combat the everyday assaults our bodies endure This book will show you how. It's packed with easy-to-understand information on achieving massive health, energy and vitality. Adding to this foundation, author Francois C. Maloney exposes age-old health and food myths including that we 'catch' colds, chicken versus beef, and that aging does not necessarily mean reduced capacities, enjoyment and vitality. This new knowledge, will guarantee your journey to an energetic, healthy lifestyle with 40 easy-to-apply tips to achieve optimal health. Through fun, effective and innovative strategies, you'll discover the secret to eating well; why strenuous exercise doesn't work; the true cause of weight gain; the miraculous healing power of your heart and emotions; and much more. Simply, with this book you can forget the idea that 'normal aging equals bodily decline!'.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Garland Stewart's early life in Mississippi was focused on one overriding goal: to get out of Mississippi, because it isn't really the best environment for a gay man. After graduating from college, he accepted a teaching job in the Middle East. That was about as far away as he could get from the South and his family. When his third and final teaching contract ended, he decided to come home to spend a couple of months in Mississippi. He was between jobs and the time off would give him the opportunity to take care of his mother after she had surgery. Once he gets home, though, chaos ensues; after finding out that one of his sisters is an addict and an alcoholic, his mother gets arrested for 'uttering' (writing bad checks). He makes the monumental decision to stay when he discovers that his sister Lynn's five children are about to be taken from her because of her addictions. He takes responsibility for the kids and lets his mother move in to help raise them. Written in a witty, folksy style, you will fall in love with the heart-warming and crazy characters in Say Uncle.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Dom Infante Henrique, Henry the Navigator, was a complex and enigmatic man. During his long life, he participated in the conquest of Ceuta, wresting it from the Moors, and founded a school of navigation that served as a center of study for all of Europe, indeed the world. Henry was instrumental in sending intrepid explorers down the coast of Africa in an attempt to round the cape and reach India, blocked to trade with Europe since the fall of Constantinople. The eventual rounding of Africa by Vasco da Gama was not accomplished in Henry's lifetime but he did accomplish many great and evil things because of the complex man he was. Henry comes to us in history as abstemious and highly religious with none of the base appetites prone to men. In The Prince of Ambition, the author has attempted to put some fictional meat on those historical bones.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In Bar Exam: Tavern Tales and Reflections, you will become one of the regulars at the Benbow tavern by reading fascinating dialogue between ordinary people. You know who they are and the types of problems that they bring with them to the bar. They're just trying to resolve the mysteries of life, love and the nature of the human condition by talking with friends or strangers. Sometimes the best person to talk to is the individual who you randomly sit next to in a bar, they don't know you so they become the purest confidant because there are no pre-determined ideas of how a situation should be resolved, handled or dealt with. You'll discover what makes love last, how to tap into the world of abundance and how to resolve marital conflicts. Observe the trials and tribulations of a resident chauvinist and his struggles to understand the fairer sex. Reflect on the thoughts of the bar's resident philosopher and participate in the development of a budding romance. Written with humor, sensitivity and insight, readers will feel as if they want to join in each conversation and share their own insights. At the Benbow, there's always someone willing to listen.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Join Rebecca Spiers on a personal journey, which begins with her days as an innocent child in awe of God's wonders to her time as an adult eager to learn more about spirituality. Rebecca's faith in the power of God was confirmed at a young age. While working at a nursing facility, she began to suffer from back pain and wasn't sure what to do until she saw a church sign that read: 'Healing Sessions are on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.' She gave it a try, and her pain went away. This was just the first of many miracles she'd witness as she moved closer to God. Just like Rebecca, you also can begin a spiritual journey of your own. This book will help you: Develop faith Pray and reach out to God Interpret the Bible Find the courage to abstain from sin And much more! Move closer to the Lord and contribute to changing the world through peace and faith as you take steps to live A Spiritual Life.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Possibly the most important task a survivor of the Nazi horrors can face is also the hardest: To write a memoir that causes later generations not to look away but to know and feel the truth of what happened to one person. Helen Studley has done all that. Her memoir is transfixing.' - Peter Hellman, Author I read The Winter's Journey of My Youth with great personal and professional interest. I found it to be a gripping, yet ultimately uplifting and inspiring account of survival by an adolescent girl caught in the maelstrom of the Holocaust. The narrative about the ordeals of hiding in Berlin and then, after having been denounced, the unimaginable horrors encountered in Auschwitz and other camps demonstrates once again the strength of the human spirit against all odds. Randolph L. Braham Distinguished Professor/Emeritus The Graduate Center/ CUNY The Rosenthal Institute for Holocaust Studies Helen Studley's journey takes her and her father from their home in a small rural town in German to a rooming house in Berlin occupied by some remarkable people. Not being able to leave Germany, she and her father were forced to work in an ammunition factory which, for a while, protected them from the ever increasing deportation of Jews to concentration camps. Thanks to the offer of a devout Christian couple, she and her father went into hiding. While all of this was difficult for a teenager to cope with, nothing compared to the eight months she spent at various concentration camps after she was caught. Studley's book does not dwell on the horrors of the camps; rather, she hints at those horrors through selective flashbacks and a finely-nuanced, 'less is more' kind of storytelling. Though there is much tragedy in the book, her voice echoes the insight, clarity, and humor that helped her survive.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - It's a joke that's been around for years. If a man does something wrong, he's 'in the dog house.' But how to get out of the dog house is another problem altogether. Not anymore. Filled with good-natured humor and a lot of old-fashioned fun, American Dog House discloses the reasons and actions that landed you in the dog house in the first place and reveals exactly how to keep yourself out in the future. By reading American Dog House, you'll learn some time-tested principles necessary to navigate your relationships. But you'll also discover some great marriage advice from a dog house veteran. For example, the following pointers could save your marriage: Listen to your wife. Stop complaining about the past. Recognize the value of interdependence. Sound easy It's not, but it's well worth the effort. After all, flowers, candy and the occasional evening out can't fix everything! With this handy treasure trove of advice, you can avoid that smelly dog house (after all, when's the last time the dog had a bath ) and stay happy, healthy, and comfortable in your own bed.…