iuniverse jul 2010 (85 résultats)

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - It was clear to everyone that the public schools were failing. The causes were varied: increasing parental absence, a negative peer group influence, and a sexualized, media-driven marketplace. To combat these problems, a program called Dormant Enhancement was developed by a team of educators and scientists. By the year 2018, it was the law of the land. Now all children on their twelfth birthday are required to enter the program-no exceptions. They are placed in individualized cubicles to receive uninterrupted programming and to avoid negative pressures from their peers. They graduate on their sixteenth birthday, in every way superior to their counterparts of the previous century. The nation is delighted with the results. It's 2024, and Sharon Bradbury's husband has just died. They have been living on their ranch in the Australian Outback, where they've been raising their two boys, eleven-year-old Eric and eight-year-old Brock. Sharon's parents have invited her and the boys to return to live with them in Carmel, California. Grieving and lonely, she accepts-not realizing that Eric, who was born in the U.S. just before they moved, is required to enter the Dormant Enhancement program. When she fights to keep her son out of the system, she makes a discovery that puts her life and the lives of those she loves in danger.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Ellen Bannister is a moderately successful editor with a lackluster life. Several years after the sudden death of her charismatic, well-loved brother, John, she continues to struggle through life, trying to find meaning and purpose in her quiet, unexciting existence. Out of the blue, she receives a mysterious and intimate letter from an elderly apple farmer in upstate New York, prompting her to relive the day she learned of John's death. When a second letter arrives from the farmer, she realizes that she has been given an invitation to engage-an opportunity to test her brother's theories on life. The unexpected friendship that develops between her and the farmer gives her the courage to explore a life she never imagined for herself, and she finds the resilience to take a risk with his fiery-natured son. The premature loss of a brother or sister, a relationship that is expected to be one of the longest of your life, is a loss that is a deeply felt but seldom explored. The Musings of a Mystery Sibling, a love story on many levels, does just that.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Tony Giordano and his father Sammy have had a strained relationship ever since Tony¿s childhood, and it has grown worse over the years. The only time Tony ever recalls his father seeming happy was when he was strumming his beloved cittern, an instrument whose origins are unknown to the family. Sammy was born in Naples, Italy, where he once dreamed of owning a barbershop. But when he is convinced to give up his long-held dream and move to America to marry a woman he does not love, resentment and bitterness begin to overtake his life¿emotions that are soon transferred to his family in the form of abuse that lasts a lifetime. When Sammy becomes ill, he is placed in a nursing home where he soon transforms from a bullying ogre to a pathetic old man. As Tony and his mother witness years of pent-up frustration and stubbornness rise to the surface and contribute to Sammy¿s failing health, they have no idea that he has been hiding a secret from them. Protecting the Cittern explores eighty years of family history leading to a discovery from the past that will change how everyone in the Giordano family views the future.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Janet and Dick Crawford worked together in their small veterinary practice in Wisconsin for thirty years. They raised five children, grew tons of vegetables, marched for Civil Rights, saw a thousand movies, and traveled to more than fifty countries. The year Dick died was the fifty-sixth year of their marriage- a partnership of opposites, and a honeymoon that lasted through both the rough and smooth years. In this memoir, author Janet Jackson Crawford narrates the devastating mental and physical experiences of becoming a widow. She describes her odyssey through the 'valley of death' and her methods of recovery and rejuvenation. She tells how she learned to feel her emotions, acknowledge her pain, resolve her loss, and live again. A personal account of the grief and loneliness of surviving the death of a mate, A Widow's Odyssey offers an idea of what to expect when your lifelong partner dies. Crawford provides insight as well as suggestions to help overcome feelings of helplessness, sadness, and loneliness. This memoir helps those left behind cope as they struggle to overcome the heartbreak.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Is it true that you are what you think MOVEME is a process that encourages you to think about how you approach life, family, friends, and work. Most people walk through life never thinking deeply about why things are happening to them, accepting whatever life throws at them. Several core qualities separate those who value short-lived happiness from those who strive for long-term success.MOVEME stands for these six ideas:¿ Motivation: to do things that take them out of their comfort zone to strive for excellence;¿ Openness: a willingness to listen to new ideas that may be beneficial to their growth, personally and professionally.¿ Vision: the ability to see beyond the surface of situations; to see beyond what is directly in front of them.¿ Exposure: encourages you to think about the kinds of experiences you have been exposed to in your life¿ Mastery: dedication to excellence in everything that you do in life.¿ Engagement: interaction with groups, organizations, and the community to get things accomplished.The workbook format of this book is essential to identify and dismantle the mindsets and attitudes that we harbor as result of learned and accepted behaviors. The questions posed are meant to encourage deep thinking and to develop ownership in this process of self-exploration.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Pants on Fire explores the lies that govern America-why people go along with them and what it costs to do so. It reveals the plutocracy that benefits and examines what needs to be done to bring back a true democracy.It's no secret: The wealthy demand-and get-what they want from the system at the expense of everyone else. Seven key lies advance their agenda:¿ The way to grow the economy is to stimulate the people at the top.¿ Loose money is another way to grow the economy.¿ The stock market is the best investment and the best economic indicator.¿ Executive compensation is tied to performance.¿ Regulation is bad; deregulation is good.¿ Bailing out Wall Street was necessary to preserve the system.¿ The health care question is about who pays.These beliefs are driving the biggest financial crisis in modern history, fueling unjust wars and contributing to a society ready to explode with anger. Provocative and funny, Pants on Fire goes beyond the lies to provide solutions so that everyone can share the wealth.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - There are few places as perfectly suited to crush idealism and hope as a high school classroom. Yet, every year when September rolls around, another young graduate will face a class of ninth graders, confident that she can 'tame the beast.' Ms. Annette Kalin, a young teacher, leaves the relative security of her midwestern community to take on the challenge of teaching in New York City. From day one, a student named Leon challenges her for control of the class. Day after day she comes to school armed with a lesson plan, hoping to make a breakthrough, but each day her hopes are dashed by a class that has mastered the art of the 'lesson kill.' The end of the semester approaches, and almost all the students are failing. Annette clings to the naive belief that by making a home visit to talk with Leon's mom, who never made the scheduled parent-teacher conference, she could change the dynamic in her favor. Instead, she walks into a trap, with tragic consequences.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - TerryAnn Fisher never dreamed she would outlive her son. In her compelling memoir, Conversations with my Son, she chronicles her life from the day she received the phone call that would change her life forever to the moment her son Troy took his last breath. This is the story of TerryAnn and Troy and their journey together.TerryAnn¿s son, Troy, was diagnosed with AIDS when he applied for the Coast Guard and his mother hoped that the recruiter was kind when he revealed the blood test results to Troy. With an honest and self-disclosing style, TerryAnn chronicles Troy¿s symptoms, his physical and emotional struggles, and her own fears.Conversations with my Son shares one mother¿s poignant anecdotes with the hope that she can help others deal with the myriad of emotions that accompany caring for a terminally ill loved one.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - How far would you go to protect your dearest friends and family Murder Among Friends tells the story of the deep love and friendship of three women and the lengths to which each will go to protect the others. Holly, Carol, and Dorothy have known each other for years, and are true, solid friends. Holly lives with one of her three grown sons and her beautiful blond, four-legged boyfriend. When Holly begins working as a police officer in the homicide division, the women's working lives become entwined along with their personal lives. There is an explosion near Holly's home, a small girl is rescued, and the threat of terrorist activity invades her life. As Holly and her friends investigate further, she discovers risks to them all-including a personal risk to Dorothy, who is hit out of the blue by sniper fire. As all hell breaks loose, Holly and her friends band together to protect Dorothy. Holly and her partner Johnnie race to find the killer before he strikes again, but their investigation turns up shocking results. Holly may have to kill someone she loves in order to protect the others. Can she accept the consequences Holly thinks she is happy with her life, and doesn't need another male in it until Jay Mallard of the FBI arrives. Will she be able to trust him Her head says no, but the sparks fly between them.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - George E. Samuels shares his thoughts and words of song through inspirational poetry in Healing in a Word. His poetry will open the doors of your heart, so you will hear the words of truth and light-words that begin the process of healing. This, his fourth book, will lighten your steps and make them lively while you walk along life's journey. With poems like 'Mind, Body, and Soul' and 'Healing,' Samuels gets to the heart of what it takes to live each day with hope and love. Come along and take an inspirational and emotional journey into the process of healing. Poetry and rhyme can help to heal your mind, body, and soul. A word can heal or harm. Best we use the healing words to heal ourselves and others by thinking positive thoughts and saying positive words. It is our choice!

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Well-known Memphis detective Lou Cros heads up the investigation team to find a serial killer, nicknamed the Mangler, whose victims are homeless men. In a bizarre coincidence, the victims are linked to the Union Avenue Mission and the historic districts of Beale Street and Cotton Row. As part of his investigation, he searches for a homeless man who might be the only living person with information that could lead to the Mangler's identity. Under intense pressure from the mayor to find the serial killer and solve the crime, Lou finds himself getting too close to some of denizens of the darker side of the street culture in Memphis-Glitter, Big John Fagan, Boots, J, Bones, and a mysterious newcomer known only as Rocky. Pushed to his breaking point, Lou forces himself to search the abandoned Cotton Row District, where ghostly premonitions threaten not only his life but that of his partner, Sue Nash, as well.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Halfway through his undergraduate education at Colby College, Ron enrolled in the U.S. Army Reserve and served during the Second World War as a combat medic with K Company in the 414th Regiment of the 104th Timberwolf Division. As a soldier he was awarded a Purple Heart for a shrapnel injury to the left leg and back and a Silver Star for gallantry in action. His desire in writing Looking Back was not to tell the gory details of war but to tell the emotional and human side of war. These pages could easily be filled with bloody stories of mangled bodies and vivid depictions of the war that are a part of every medic's daily life. While these vivid details remain etched in his memory, to what avail would these horrid memories be today for the reader or for the legacy of those whose lives were taken by war These stories evoke emotions that cannot help but touch the reader with the humanistic side of this war. These soldiers, whose lives were taken at such young ages and by such cruel and unfair circumstances, were, despite their nationalities, all human beings. They were young men whose lives and potential before the war were not much different than his.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - For years, Gregory L. Jones dealt with a stress-related illness-a heart disease that would eventually make him a stronger and better person. The more he ignored the need for stability in his life, the sicker he became. Heart Matters captures the struggles and the victories that Gregory faced over the years, demonstrating how trials create wisdom and how imperfections become stepping stones to miracles. Gregory L. Jones was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Rosemary Jones and Benjamin Reese. He was one of two biological children. With the hope of overcoming his heart disease, he enrolled in a Thoratec Heart Mate II Research Study, at Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. He lived a fairly normal life and had a normal daily routine. He was appointed president of the Jones Family Fund and became a Certified Food Service Manager through the Chicago Department of Public Health. He was an entrepreneur for Jones Family Catering. Heart Matters was written in memory of the life and legacy of Gregory L. Jones by his loving mother, Rosemary. He was successful and inspired thousands of people. He surrendered to the fact that even though life held confusion and disappointment, with God all things are possible.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - To the crooks, the guys in the black hats, the baddies: Society is fed up with you. You are a menace to our safety and you are very expensive in terms of the social damage you inflict on us, not to mention the literal cost of keeping you locked up in warm prisons with three meals a day eaten off stainless trays. So we are going to send you to a prison camp in Canada's far north. We will never have to bother about you again. Or will we.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Haynes W. 'Buddy' Dugan II has had an adventurous life as a student, marine officer, social worker, military chaplain, and active sportsman. Having lived through many historical events, he offers insight into the events from World War II, the Cuban blockade, Vietnam, and the Bosnian deployment, to the present. Along the way he met several notable people; he shares his account of meetings with Colonel James Earl Rudder, of the Rudder's Rangers who seized the German gun positions on Pointe du Hoc on D Day; Clark Clifford, who was a counsel to U.S. presidents and the Secretary of Defense; Walter Cronkite; Debbie Boone; Muhammad Ali; and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.Buddy Dugan takes us back in time as he describes his adventures from his childhood up through seven decades of active life, involving soldiering, parachuting, SCUBA diving, sailing, hunting, riding horses, and leading pack animals into Rocky Mountain wilderness areas to hunt and fish. He spent over six years in Europe and skied in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.Gossamer Seasons tells the story of a life fully lived, in which tragedies occurred and loves were lost. It is a life that served and assisted others, and one in which love ultimately triumphs.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - You Don't Need Talent to Succeed, But Everything Else Counts shines the spotlight on your abilities-my abilities-anyone's abilities. We all have the ability to be kind, to strive for excellence, and to keep promises. We're able to be on time for appointments, willing to learn new things and share. The list of our abilities is as long as a giraffe's leg, and this realization isn't rocket science. Yet, the phenomenon of discovering you already have what it takes to succeed is as potent as any fueled rocket at blast off!Hector Hernandez offers eight simple yet powerful solutions that will unlock your abilities to succeed:¿ Reaching your higher self¿ Rehearsing victory¿ Feeding your thought processor¿ Shifting your thinking¿ Buoyed by the source¿ Number one and number two: do not disturb¿ Welcome new experiences¿ Understanding have versus getYou Don't Need Talent to Succeed is like a safe containing something precious. Imagine that it's secured with a combination lock. As you acquaint yourself with each chapter, you'll virtually be turning the dial. Before you know it, you'll crack the entire code and confidently map your journey to a successful future.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The royal family of Judah had a tremendous impact on history and played a role in shaping who we are today. In Judah Scepter, author Brian Arundell Howard provides a refreshing perspective about this family who migrated from one continent to the next, guiding the populace to a better life. Filled with timelines, graphs, and maps, Judah Scepter contains both descriptions of tradition and historical facts about individuals within a royal genealogical line from biblical times to the present, documenting their contribution during the ages to the divine will. In addition, Howard discusses how the inherited scepter of Judah is used to uphold precedence over time. Judah and the Trojans seek out to do the will of God, Zeus, and Justice; the Franks and descendants of Charlemagne seek out to spread Christianity; and the Arundell Howards seek to do duty for their faith. How each scepter holder maintained their precedence is captivating and informative, as it progresses from biblical times, continents, genealogies, and governments. Gleaned from years of research, Judah Scepter educates and enlightens by introducing the transformation of Judah Scepter in relation to history.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - When Marie Suzanne Dillon and her two sisters were looking to get away, they thought they found the perfect location for a two-week vacation. Scattered in different parts of the world, the three sisters, who share a close bond, wanted to spend some quality time together in an exotic setting. Suzanne, Debay, and Linda chose Vieques, a remote island, seven miles off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, and although being together was always close to perfect, it turned out that the vacation was not exactly what they envisioned. Dillon humorously recaps the adventures and misadventures of their tropical trip, interweaving humorous and poignant memories from the family's past into the tale of their present-day experiences. Two Weeks in Vieques provides a plethora of details about their excursions-from beach outings, to new friends, to memorable meals, to being robbed-twice! It is a story about sisters surviving whatever comes at them, about familial love conquering all, about seeing the funny side of life and, not taking things too seriously. And when all is said and done, about still having time, energy and money to shop on the way home! Much more than a travel journal, Two Weeks in Vieques is a story of special relationships, the journey of a family, and the power of reminiscence.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - For two decades, Milo Peters successfully scales a twenty-billion-dollar corporate ladder, largely ignoring the unseemly compromises and steady erosion of principles that his climb to the top entails. He can't allow himself to think about such things; it hurts too much. Everything changes with a promotion to corporate headquarters back in Chicago, home to countless painful memories: of his father and old world values . of a young woman and a relationship squandered . of all the things Milo Peters had meant to be. What better setting for a midlife nuclear meltdown Nursing another hangover, Milo heads to Ashton's, the diner where he and his friends had gathered every week during college. There, he runs into Luke Papadakis, his closest childhood friend. Amid the multiplying uncertainties in his life, a dose of Luke is exactly what Milo needs. However, this meeting is no chance reunion. Luke works for the government and is part of a secret investigation into financial improprieties inside Milo's corporation. He wants Milo to become an informant-a whistleblower-and sacrifice everything he has spent his life working toward. Milo faces the most difficult decision of his life, and the ramifications of his decision will prove to be more devastating than he could ever anticipate.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - When Evan McGorkle moved to Manhattan more than fifteen years ago, he harbored big dreams. He had a bachelor's degree in English and a few unpublished stories; he burned with the anticipation of earning a living as a writer. Part of his dream came true; he published two historical romance novels. Neither one met with much success. Now, to pay the bills, Evan works as a freelance copy editor; even so, he still aspires to become a best-selling author. Based on living with two of his own felines-Mickey and Falina-he hopes he can hit it big with a new light-hearted advice book on the emotional care of cats. He pitches his idea to well-known publicist Charles Loundering, who shows interest in the project. Now, Evan must finish his book and find a publisher. His romp around the Manhattan publishing world brings him unexpected moments, both funny and challenging. It introduces him to a colorful, idiosyncratic cast of New Yorkers-from a beautiful singer to a smart, young coffee bar owner to a sight-impaired musician. His budding relationships with these people awaken in him an unsettling realization: outward shine can mask deep human flaws.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Interventions that delay aging are expected to improve health. In the current US National Institute on Aging's Interventions Testing Program (ITP) the immunosuppressive drug rapamycin was found to increase the maximum life span in mice. These mice started receiving this treatment at an age corresponding to 60 years in humans. Rapamycin targets the same mechanism which was critically involved in the life span extension previously seen in certain mutants of worms flies and mice. The maximum life span was increased in some of these mutants by more than 250 percent, suggesting 1) that the maximum life span is limited by a common mechanism of death, and 2) that humans may possibly gain a few more decades beyond 120 years by interfering in this mechanism. As rapamycin has important adverse effects, this books looks into the underlying mechanisms and describes several natural interventions likely to decrease the rate of aging without using pharmacological drugs.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - It would be reasonable to estimate that multiple hundreds of thousands of people have become followers of Jesus Christ as a result of the modern church-planting movement. One characteristic of the literature of this movement has been an almost singular focus on the individual who is sent out to lead the new congregation, rather than on the vital role of the sending or sponsoring church. Practically all the books are written with one target in mind: this individual leader, the pioneer pastor, usually referred to as the 'church planter.' The Mother Church is not written for pioneer pastors; it is written for the leaders of potential mother churches. It is designed to help leaders assess whether and when the birthing of a new church is a good idea for their congregation and to provide them with tools to birth and nurture healthy, thriving, life-giving new churches. 'Church leaders who desire to see their mission efforts survive and thrive need to give special attention to the hardwon insights of John Bangs' The Mother Church. Bangs is not only a mission planter and pastor, but he brings the broader view of a church-planting leader .' -Charles J. Scalise, Ph.D., Professor of Church History, Fuller Theological Seminary 'The Mother Church will revolutionize the way we view and do birthing of mission churches.' -Kent J. Ingle, D.Min., Dean, College of Ministry, Northwest University.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - It has been a year since Penny Lane was murdered, and, even though she is no stranger to chaos, sometimes she is so afraid she wants to bolt the door and avoid people. In Ghost Retrieval and Cappuccino, her afterlife journey continues as old fears resurface, bringing with them an entity that appears to feed off of them. After Penny moves with her dog Rufus to a new home in the medieval era, she begins an assignment as a counselor for a newly commissioned ghost retrieval team. When Penny is teamed up with Avery, the handsome and secretive leader, and Eric, a beatnik angel, she must decide which one is telling the truth and which one is out to deceive her. Known for empathizing with spirits better than anyone, Penny counsels frightened and stubborn ghosts, witnesses their deaths, and learns more about the guardians who protect the deceased. As she ends one mission and begins another, Penny attempts to rescue lost souls and soon realizes she may solve her own murder in the process. Ghost Retrieval and Cappuccino continues Penny Lane's intriguing investigation of the spirit world and brings to life the journeys of its many endearing characters.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Show business is a multimillion dollar business, and its celebrities and sports figures are the most famous people on earth. Yet, most entertainers are neither rich nor famous. In Life upon the Wicked Stage, author Jacqueline Boles provides an academic portrait of live performers and offers insight into their unique world. Based on the biographies and autobiographies of one hundred and seventeen American show people, Life upon the Wicked Stage delves into the lives of entertainers-musicians, singers, dancers, comics, and variety artists. This sociological study first shares the history of show business from its beginnings to present-day, where the public's fascination with entertainers and celebrities is avid. Then, Boles analyzes the entertainers and their family backgrounds, investigates their reasons for choosing entertainment, and explores their career patterns. This study also shows the affects that show business has on family and relationships, and it discusses the costs and rewards of life as a performer. Life upon the Wicked Stage illustrates that live entertainment has changed dramatically over the last one hundred and fift y years while remaining remarkably unchanged. Boles communicates that the show must go on.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The friendship between five-year-olds Sara Miller and Judy Levine begins in the summer of 1941, when their families move into adjoining row houses in Washington, D.C. Almost immediately, the United States enters World War II, and their childhood is thrust into a world dominated by the consequences of history. When asked to help their sick friend, Su Ling, keep up with her studies as she recuperates from rheumatic fever, her grandmother, An Lei, teaches them the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong, destined to become an invariable part of their lives as it merges cultures, love, and friendship. Separated for the first time when they enter college, their personal choices, shaped and impacted by half a century of unparalleled wars, loss, and heartbreak, only bring them closer together, as they marry, raise their families, and pursue their chosen careers. Their lifelong journey, caught in a web of intricate and surprising twists of fate, surfaces in the public eye when a Ukrainian farm girl inadvertently unlocks a thirty-five-year mystery that has haunted them since their graduation from high school. From coast to coast and across the globe, their heartwarming and compelling story confirms the powerful bond of friendship.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - When eight-year-old Andrew Finnegan's family is murdered in their home in Derry City of Northern Ireland in 1958, Aunt Eibhlín brings him home to live with her. While growing up in her Bureen Woods home, Andrew and his aunt form a special and lasting bond-the ability to communicate telepathically. Now, decades later, Andrew has failed to reach his aunt through their mental communication. He fears that she may be in danger. With his wife, Colleen, and their great-niece Aisling, Andrew leaves his beloved Big Horn Mountains in Montana and travels to Ireland to search for his aunt. Through this journey, he retraces the steps of his own history. During this mystical and dangerous mission of discovery, their path is illuminated with the help of Crow Indian medicine men, Irish travelers, a priest, and several other unlikely guides. Clues from Andrew's life and the exploits of the mysterious MacCumhaill prove vital to the quest to find Aunt Eibhlín. But Andrew is not the only one searching for his aunt, and the past and present suddenly collide and put the group in great peril.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This academic treatise provides an analytical construct and associated methodology for evaluating the potential for fulfillment and happiness at both individual and societal levels, encompassing race, religion, nationality, and political systems. Through included case studies and hypothetical examples, Martin Skeer explores how individuals are best able to recognize what events shape their lives, and, in the process of this exploration, he reveals a key question: To what extent has actual fulfillment and happiness been realized in relation to the potential for them both over time As Skeer details why possible potential and actual potential are interconnected yet fundamentally different measurements of fulfillment and happiness, he also reveals why, on the societal level, these principles are applicable to wide-ranging aspects of human behavior. The objectives of this dissertation are threefold: to enable the quality of life for individuals and societal groups to be gauged in quantitative terms, either alone or in contrast to one another; to provide a basis for measuring how well individuals are faring with regard to maximizing their quality of life; and to offer a systematic approach for establishing strategies and priorities to enhance the quality of life for both individuals and societal groups.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - I was eight years old. My mother had just quietly cracked an egg to drop in my mouth for breakfast . we were careful not to make any noise because my father would beat both of us if he found my mother feeding me. My father wanted me dead and I knew it. Gina Azizah was born in northern Malaysia with the odds stacked against her. She relays the heartbreaking story of how she survived her father's anger-even in the womb-after he threw a knife at her mother's swollen belly that was miraculously deflected by a coconut her mother was holding. From the moment she learned to reason, Gina realized her father did not want her and details how she managed to survive. Despite her father's attempts to convince Gina that she was not worthy of an education-even throwing her into a river as she walked to school-Gina still persevered, eventually managing to finish her education and later moving to London where she started a new life far away from the culture that almost killed her. Gina's story of survival despite insurmountable odds will inspire women everywhere to stand up, be strong, and follow their dreams.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The history books are filled with the names of World War II heroes. Among these heroes are Teddy Sheerin and Steve Ryler, who first meet in Iwo Jima, as both face the possibility of death. Their paths cross again later after the war at Mattie's Tap, where Teddy works as a bartender and Steve feeds his alcoholism.Over the bar, the two seal their friendship and compare war stories. They both decide to become Boston policemen and join the motorcycle force. From here, their lives diverge-Steve follows the path of drink, while Teddy thrives on crime and corruption.Teddy has it all-from lust to love, ethical to corrupt, plus an illegal income of $45,000 a day. A veteran who chooses a different lifestyle than that of his returning fellow veterans, he believes in the adage: 'Might makes all things right.'.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - In 1971, after buying their acreage in a very remote area of the Colorado Mountains, the Wood family began to develop their dream ranch. The history and wild life of the area provides a fascinating backdrop for their story of adventure and discovery in the wilderness. From the first Americans to the mining era and the building of the railroads, Colorado is steeped in the glorious history of the Wild West. The property was located in the middle of a cow pasture with only marginal access and the closest electrical lines were over twelve miles away. With no means of communication and the closest town twenty-two miles away, the family had their work cut out for them. After surviving a devastating blizzard with thirty people in their home, they understood the importance of understanding survival techniques. Their crazy but true experiences are recounted with frankness and humor. By sharing his experiences and newly-gained knowledge, Wood has saved many of his friends hundreds of dollars, offering his advice on energy systems and the challenges of building in a remote area. Through perseverance and good old-fashioned hard work, he and his family built their dream ranch in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.