Xlibris us jan 2014 (6 résultats)

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - A Teenage Odyssey for Adults and Mature Teenage Readers:Selected for the 'Albuquerque Easy Reading Parade' (Peter Kelton, March 21, 2014):Five stars from the 'San Francisco Book Review Magazine' (for the August issue):Five stars from 'Midwest Reviews' (Diane Donovan, May 2014):Roger E. Carrier tells an engaging story of youth, redemption, and sexual coming of age in New Mexico. In 1971, seventeen-year-old Shane Russell makes a well-planned escape from a Michigan winter and sets off on a 2,000-mile bus trip in search of a town that exists only between the covers of Richard Bradford's famous New Mexico novel Red Sky at Morning.Driven to recreate the nude scenes and build the mini Mount Rushmore in Bradford's fictional town of Sagrado, Shane forever touches the lives of his widowed landlady, the detective hired to find him, and his new friends at a colorful high school deep in the Land of Enchantment.Against the backdrop of his father's death in Vietnam and life with his stepmother's new boyfriend, Shane flees the painful realities of his life. In doing so, he finds a place where bats fly and love heals the wounds of the human spirit.Shane's sexual coming-of-age with Sandra (his new girlfriend) is both as funny and profound as youth. Become a teenager again in this rare story about the triumph of the human spirit over grief, the great adversary we all must face. The message of the novel is summarized in two words - 'Keep Trying.'.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - When Delores Savage was eight years old, she moved with her family from the hills and the cotton fields of Oak City, North Carolina, to the big city streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In My Savage Journey, she tells the story of her life in both North Carolina and Philadelphia. She describes going to school and getting her first job at the Robinson Department store. Later, she would spend ten years working at Wanamaker's Department Store, long considered to be the first department store in the United States; now she shares stories of customers-good and bad.She recalls the story of her mother's unhappy marriage to her father in North Carolina and of her mother's rape at age twelve by their pastor-an event that produced her daughter, Annabelle. Because of the times, though, this fact was not shared with anyone outside their family for fear of reprisal from the pastor. Delores also takes us through her life and the birth of her five children. She has lived a life full of ups and downs, love and challenges, but she takes pride in her accomplishments.My Savage Journey is the biography of a strong, faithful woman who is devoted to her remaining family. It's a life story you won't soon forget.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Back cover The 81 days to Saint Michael will not only help us in constant prayers and perseverance, but also keeps our minds focused on the anticipated achievement of our desires. The method used is visual and emotional, filled with faith, hope and voluntary detachment. This prayer has the ability to reduce the enemy at its weakest expression in its attacks and makes him fearful. I have been using this method without even knowing since 1987. When I was praying for deliverance or ministering exorcism as a priest and also in my personal prayer. An attitude, a way of doing, a way of being that lead purposefully to miracle. Since the very beginning of time to now throughout the whole world, not a single miracle had happened without it. This book will show you how to without much effort if it's your desire. This journey with saint Michael is not a magic tool for those who doubt, but a powerful and useful tool that lead to miracle or an every day's faith practice life .You will become what you have practiced. …

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Those who have wondered whatever 'happened' to the Black press will find answers in this informative and entertaining book that addresses the various issues that contributed to the decline of African American newspapers and examines whether new media platforms of the 21st century can fill the void.Written by a recognized Black press scholar and professional journalist, the book explores the historic development of African American newspapers from their African roots to the founding of their first weekly journal and into the glory years as the communication foundation for the Civil Rights Movement. In the process the author reveals little known facts about the ways in which the Black press wove itself into the fabric of American culture among the White and Black populations. Along the way this easy-to-read volume brings to life interesting historical facts including: The early development of literary and publishing endeavors among Black people in colonial America and what Thomas Jefferson wrote about them. The ironic consequences that visited White publications following the U.S. Supreme Court's racial segregation decision in Plessy vs. Ferguson. The roles played by aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright in the launch of a Black newspaper published by Paul Laurence Dunbar. How the Black press reacted to the controversial success of the Amos 'N' Andy radio show in the 1930s. Why the Black press found itself at a disadvantage in reporting the Civil Rights Movement for which it had been largely responsible. What factors led to the strained relationship between the Black press and African American journalists who work for White-owned news organizations.Whither the Black Press is a well written, interpretive historical account of African American newspapers and their struggle for survival against the backdrop of hegemonic White political, social and economic forces. It brings perspective and understanding of how a venerable African American institution journeyed through a glorious past into an uncertain future.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Life after the Protector's secret altered Jenine Matthew's life. She reveled in her newfound abilities, but with magic comes with consequences. Every choices and sacrifices she makes sends her reeling at the emotional blows. But the saving of the world from supernatural beings wasn't her only problem. She was bound, a cruel joke by the Universe, with Tristan Shaw, and with another, Galel. Because of what she is and what magic could do she must choose between the two, or her heart would lose and she becomes lost to the power. She must choose her fate, or sacrifice her destiny.…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - First time author,Gerald Moutra, drew from his diverse background and many talents to writethis inspirational book. Gerald Moutra, grew up in Los Angeles California,and in 1988 GeraldMoutra had a desire to relocate to Bellevue Washington.And, as a God-fearing man and genuine believer, he relied on his Maker to help guide himto be constructive and helpful to his readers. In 2008 one of His first cousin Johnnie Moutrafrom Huston Texas and his wife walked a way as winners on the ' New Newlywed Game show'So yes the Mouträs really know how to win. When it comes to relationships.Relationships Failure should always be viewed, as a step to the next level, of advancement in your life,as in change.It should not be looked at as set back, because now your growing. .And only God, knows where your going. And you will know it to when you get there.In addition to divine intervention, Gerald took his experiences as a nurse, a personal fitnesstrainer, bodybuilder consultant, CPR instructor, vascular and cardiovascular technologist andeven his skills as an auto mechanic to formulate a novel that would connect to every professionalworking man or woman.And to many who would peruse it. of course, this entrepreneur would not be well-rounded if his days consisted of the proverbial all work and no play.In Gerald's limited free time, he managed to trainfor and complete two LA Marathons and has honed hismusical gifts. He plays both the tenor saxophone and thekeyboard/piano.Gerald is the proud father of 2 children.A, God fearing Man and a believerB, FatherC, Two times L A Marathon runnerD, Cardiac TechnicianE, Personal Fitness TrainerF, CPR InstructorG, Auto MechanicH, Vascular TechnologistI, Cardiovascular TechnologistJ, Body builder ConsultantK, AuthorL, EntrepreneurMUSCIAL SKILLSTenor SaxophoneKey boards (piano).…