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Spanish Lessons: A Midlife Adventure in Search of Meaning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ferendo, Frank J., PUBLISHER: Process Publishing Company, What if you are too young to retire and too old to... Well, too young to retire? Play golf? Start a business? Why not travel and discover the meaning of life? After starting a successful business in his thirties, going back to school in his forties and earning a Ph.D. in Psychology, Frank Ferendo began traveling the world to learn Spanish. Along the way he discovered new meaning to life, love, work, and play.

BALANCE

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wallenda, Nik, PUBLISHER: LITTLE BROWN IMPORTS, Nik Wallenda, "King of the High Wire," doesn't know fear. As a seventh generation of the legendary Great Wallendas, he grew up performing, entertaining, and pushing the boundaries of gravity and balance. When Nik was four years old, he watched a video from of his great grandfather, Karl Wallenda, walking between the towers of the Condado Plaza Hotel in Puerto Rico, stumbling, and falling to his death because of a faulty balance pole. When Nik heard his father quote his great-grandfather--"Life is on the wire, everything else is just waiting"--the words resonated deep within his soul and he vowed to be a hero like Karl Wallenda. Balance is the theme of Nik's life: between his work and family, his faith in God and artistry, his body and soul. It resonates from him when performing and when no one is looking. When walking across Niagara Falls, he prayed aloud the entire time, and to keep his lust for glory and fame in check, Nik returned to the site of his performance and spent three hours cleaning up trash left by the crowd. Nik Wallenda is an entertainer who wants to not only thrill hearts, but to change hearts for Christ. Christ is the balance pole that keeps "him" from falling.

Telling the Bees

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hesketh, Peggy, PUBLISHER: Putnam Adult, With echoes of The Remains of the Day, an elderly beekeeper looks back on his quiet life, and the secrets of a woman he never truly knew. Albert Honig's most constant companions have always been his bees. A never-married octogenarian, he makes a modest living as a beekeeper, as his father and his father's father did before him. Deeply acquainted with the workings of the hives, Albert is less versed in the ways of people, especially his friend Claire, whose presence and absence in his life have never been reconciled. When Claire is killed in a seemingly senseless accident during a burglary gone wrong, Albert is haunted by the loss, and by the secrets and silence that hovered between them for so long. As he pieces together the memories of their shared history, he will come to learn the painful truths about Claire's life, and the redemptive power of laying the past to rest.

Catstrology: The Astro-Guide to Your Pet's Personality

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Greenall, Patty / Javor, Cat / MQ Publications, PUBLISHER: M Q Publications, Understanding the true nature of the feline in your life whether you have an aristocratic Leo, a down-to-earth Capricorn or a mysterious Scorpio will take your relationship with your cat to new levels. This charming volume is the purr-fect way to learn more about your cats' personality, his food and sleep preferences, the ideal home environment, and the games he likes to play through his astrological sign.

Room to Grow: An Appetite for Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gold, Tracey / McCarron, Julie, PUBLISHER: New Millennium (GB), Now a married mother of two young boys, Tracey's is an account of a trip to hell and back. It is a journey of discovery and a chronicle of the very difficult lessons Tracey learned and must abide by every day of her life.

Samuel Johnson: The Life of an Author

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lipking, Lawrence I., PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, He was a servant to the public, a writer for hire. He was a hero, an author adding to the glory of his nation. But can a writer be both hack and hero? The career of Samuel Johnson, recounted here by Lawrence Lipking, proves that the two can be one. And it further proves, in its enduring interest for readers, that academic fashions today may be a bit hasty in pronouncing the "death of the author." A book about the life of an author, about how an author is made, not born, Lipking's "Samuel Johnson" is the story of the man as he lived--and lives--in his work. Tracing Johnson's rocky climb from anonymity to fame, in the course of which he came to stand for both the greatness of English literature and the good sense of the common reader, the book shows how this life transformed the very nature of authorship. Beginning with the defiant letter to Chesterfield that made Johnson a celebrity, "Samuel Johnson" offers fresh readings of all the writer's major works, viewed through the lens of two ongoing preoccupations: the urge to do great deeds--and the sense that bold expectations are doomed to disappointment. Johnson steers between the twin perils of ambition and despondency. Mounting a challenge to the emerging industry that glorified and capitalized on Shakespeare, he stresses instead the playwright's power to cure the illusions of everyday life. All Johnson's works reveal his extraordinary sympathy with ordinary people. In his groundbreaking "Dictionary," in his poems and essays, and in" The Lives of the English Poets," we see Johnson becoming the key figure in the culture of literacy that reaches from his day to our own.

Ronsard and the Age of Gold

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Armstrong, Elizabeth Htylerr / Armstrong, Kelley / Armstrong, Elizabeth, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Age of Gold was one of the so-called 'commonplaces' inherited by the Renaissance from classical antiquity, a myth (taking many different forms) telling of an era of human happiness without war or want. Most writers used it as a convenient device, predicting its return as an age of peace and plenty upon the accession of a ruler or the signing of a treaty: others moralized it as a reformed or spiritually regenerated society. Elizabeth Armstrong's search for an answer to this question has entailed a study of a wide range of possible influences, classical, medieval and contemporary, and an examination of neglected areas of Ronsard's own vast literary output. Most of all an explanation is sought in his temperament and tastes, which made the theme of the Age of Gold at one period in his life a welcome vehicle for poetry expressing his love of freedom and his sensibility to untouched nature.

Baudelaire in Chains: A Portrait of the Artist as a Drug

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hilton, Frank, PUBLISHER: Peter Owen Publishers, Charles Baudelaire was a pivotal link between Romanticism and Modernism and had a major influence on modern poetry, but few who have examined his life and work have fully understood the effect of opiate addiction on his personality, or the extent to which it damaged him. In this fascinating, comprehensive biography, Frank Hilton, lecturer at Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in England, contends that the drug is at the root of all of Baudelaire's problems, and in particular his chronic inability to apply himself to any prolonged creative work, which constantly tormented him. Unquestionably there is significantly more to Baudelaire than his opium addiction. But a proper awareness of what it did to the poet helps to illuminate those puzzling aspects of his life and behavior that were not previously understood. This work will give those who know little or nothing about the great poet a wide-ranging portrait of a suffering artist, and to those who are familiar with Baudelaire's life and work, it will present him in an unexpected light.

The Brother

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davis, Chris Scott, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Jim Kirkland is an average middle-class American with the picture-perfect family. His life is forever changed when a tragic auto accident takes away his wife and one of his daughters. Jim is also presumed dead, but, through extraordinary circumstances, is given a second chance. Jimas brother, an agent for the FBI, finds himself surrounded by deception, vengeance, and love as he tries to unlock the mystery of his brotheras resurrection. Faced with mounting evidence implicating Jim in atrocious crimes, Special Agent Lance Kirkland must race against the clock to piece together the facts before the Bureau does it for him.

Takabuki: An Unlikely Revol Paper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Takabuki, Matsuo, PUBLISHER: University of Hawaii Press, Anyone interested in understanding the last fifty years of Hawai'i's economic and political history would do well to examine the life of Matsuo "Many" Takabuki. Actively involved in the Democratic Party during the post-World War II years, Takabuki was among a generation of Americans of Japanese Ancestry to rise to political office in the s. A confidant of Governor John Burns, a member of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of Honolulu, a business associate of developer and financier Chinn Ho, a trustee of the Bishop Estate -- Takabuki has been at the heart of many of the sweeping social, financial, and political changes that have fundamentally altered Hawai'i in the last half century. An Unlikely Revolutionary is Takabuki's own story, told in his characteristically straightforward manner, of his life and work as one of the "movers and shakers" behind Hawai'i's transformation from an isolated, agriculture-based territory to a highly diverse, competitive modern community.

Up from Slavery: An Autobiography (an African American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Washington, Booker T., PUBLISHER: Wilder Publications, Up from Slavery is one of the most influential biographies ever written. On one level it is the life story of Booker T. Washington and his rise from slavery to accomplished educator and activist. On another level it the story of how an entire race strove to better itself. Washington makes it clear just how far race relations in America have come, and to some extent, just how much further they have to go. Written with wit and clarity. Acquista Ora

The Pointing Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vium, Cecilie / Romero, Alejandra Barba, PUBLISHER: Scandinavia Publishing House, The educational element of "The Pointing Bible "goes hand-in-hand with introducing toddlers to God and the Bible. Simple words are presented in a Biblical context, and children learn to recognize the words from the humorous and warm-hearted illustrations.

Surviving 5th Grade

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Norton, Charline, PUBLISHER: Outskirts Press, Surviving 5th Grade... is about the humorous and challenging escapades of seven youngsters and their often stormy relationship which usually spells TROUBLE Tank and his buddies, Spencer, Zach, and Alex look for ways to sabotage any plans made by Ellie, Mia, and Becca who in turn, find creative ways to get even Their get-back competitiveness is interrupted when one of the seven nearly loses his life, an experience that redefines their friendship. The super seven survive school activities, a talent show, and Outdoor Camp to make their last year at Lemon Grove School one to remember

Banjo Playing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hood, Jack B., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Sam Stone, an Assistant U.S. Attorney from Birmingham, Alabama, visits his ex-wife, "Jonesy" Regina Jones Oliveira, in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. Some old enemies and criminals try to kill him and some new friends and his ex-wife try to save him. In his travels, Sam discovers some new life lessons about telling the truth, some old and new banjo tunings, and some unusual codes. He also learns the story of a fleeing Confederate's gift of gold to a young Confederado who settled in Americana, Brazil, in the mid-'s and became a veteran of the War of the Triple Alliance.

The Prince Kidnaps a Bride

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dodd, Christina, PUBLISHER: Avon Books, Betrothed in the cradle, Princess Sorcha and Prince Rainger were destined to rule their countries together. Then revolution sent Sorcha to a remote Scottish convent--and Rainger into a dungeon so deep rumor claimed he was dead. Now danger threatens, and Sorcha must travel home with a simple fisherman as her companion--Prince Rainger in disguise. Changed by his imprisonment from a careless lad to a dangerous man, he's determined to win back his kingdom--and the woman he wants more than life itself. But can he protect a woman who believes every person she meets is her friend, every tavern is an opportunity to sing bawdy songs, and each turn in the road hides new adventure? To keep his princess safe, he must resort to his most treacherous weapon: "seduction."

Education of a Wandering Man

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: L'Amour, Louis, PUBLISHER: Bantam, From his decision to leave school at fifteen to roam the world, to his recollections of life as a hobo on the Southern Pacific Railroad, as a cattle skinner in Texas, as a merchant seaman in Singapore and the West Indies, and as an itinerant bare-knuckled prizefighter across small-town America, here is Louis L'Amour's memoir of his lifelong love affair with learning--from books, from yondering, and from some remarkable men and women--that shaped him as a storyteller and as a man. Like classic L'Amour fiction, "Education of a Wandering Man" mixes authentic frontier drama--such as the author's desperate efforts to survive a sudden two-day trek across the blazing Mojave desert--with true-life characters like Shanghai waterfront toughs, desert prospectors, and cowboys whom Louis L'Amour met while traveling the globe. At last, in his own words, this is a story of a one-of-a-kind life lived to the fullest... a life that inspired the books that will forever enable us to relive our glorious frontier heritage. "From the Paperback edition."

Mourn the Living: A Nolan Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Collins, Max Allan, PUBLISHER: Five Star (ME), Never before published, this is Collins' first mystery, written in the s. Collins introduces the character of Nolan, an enigmatic thief who appears in seven subsequent Collins novels. Here Collins provides a vivid portrait of college-town life in the Vietnam years as Nolan does a favor for an old-time Mafia friend and tries to find out how his daughter was killed. Was it suicide or was she involved in the circle of drugs that was so pervasive? Nolan risks his life investigating a Mafia family to help out his old pal.

Mako

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beziat, Julien, PUBLISHER: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Mako is a walrus. He is also an artist. None of his friends understand his ice sculptures. Mako is a bit eccentric and does not do what is expected. His ice carvings of the different marine life just puzzle his friends. They all have more important things to worry about with the ice break-up being worse than normal this year and starting to affect where they can find food. They discover though that real marine animals are attracted to Mako's sculptures...perhaps Mako's art will save them all

Between Friends

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oz, Amos, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, In "Between Friends, " Amos Oz returns to the kibbutz of the late s, the time and place where his writing began. These eight interconnected stories, set in the fictitious Kibbutz Yikhat, draw masterly profiles of idealistic men and women enduring personal hardships in the shadow of one of the greatest collective dreams of the twentieth century. A devoted father who fails to challenge his daughter's lover, an old friend, a man his own age; an elderly gardener who carries on his shoulders the sorrows of the world; a woman writing perversely poignant letters to her husband's mistress. Amid this motley group of people, a man named Martin attempts to teach everyone Esperanto. Each of these stories is a luminous human and literary study; together they offer an eloquent portrait of an idea, and of a charged and fascinating epoch. Amos Oz at home. And at his best.

Lawyer: A Life of Cases, Counsel, and Controversy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Liman, Arthur L., PUBLISHER: PublicAffairs, During nearly half a century of practicing law, Arthur L. Liman represented the very best ideals of his profession. He was renowned both for his brilliance as a corporate lawyer and for his commitment to public service and pro bono work. Vanity Fair called him a "big trouble" lawyer -- i.e., the lawyer you call when you're in it. Advisor to four governors and two mayors, Liman worked to reform the criminal justice system and to defend the rights of the poor. In this candid memoir, written in the months before his death, Liman discusses his life in the law from the moment Roy Cohn's performance at the McCarthy hearings inspired him to become a lawyer to his influential investigation of the Attica prison uprising, through his role as chief counsel in the Iran/Contra hearings, with looks at many fascinating cases, clients, and controversies along the way. Full of lively portraits of the moguls, financiers, politicians and criminals with whom Liman worked, and grounded in his insightful, provocative opinions on the practice of law and on today's legal issues, Lawyer is an absorbing read and a wonderful gift for lawyers, law students, and anyone interested in how corporate and American politics are played at the top.

The Tao of Elvis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rosen, David, PUBLISHER: Mariner Books, "The Tao is great, the king is also great."--Lao Tzu "I'm a soul, a spirit, a force. I have no interest in anything of this world. I want to live in another dimension entirely."--Elvis Presley "Elvis thought the Tao was just another name for God."--Larry Geller, Elvis's spiritual adviser and friend Elvis Presley was an intensely spiritual man. Gospel was his music of choice, and his life--from innocence to addiction, from obscurity to fame, from "Hound Dog" to "Love Me Tender"--was one long quest to balance opposites. "The Tao of Elvis" is the first attempt to illustrate Elvis's Taoist nature and interpret his never-ending search for purpose and meaning. Highlighting Elvis's journey from light into dark, Jungian expert and Elvis scholar David Rosen explores and examines his life through the structure of the Tao Te Ching. In reflections on forty-two Taoist concepts--one for each year of Elvis's life--Rosen reveals how the Tao, a mysterious force, was and is operating through America's king. Like the Tao, Elvis is everywhere.

Poiret

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Koda, Harold / Bolton, Andrew / Troy, Nancy J., PUBLISHER: Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, In the annals of fashion history, French couturier Paul Poiret () is known for liberating women from corsets and introducing pantaloons into their wardrobes. However, it is Poiret's remarkable innovations in the cut and construction of clothing, made all the more remarkable by the fact that he could not sew, that secures his legacy. This essential book is the first to explore Poiret's radical modernity from a number of perspectives. Essays by renowned scholars describe the historical context of his work; its relation to the dominant artistic discourses of the early 20th century; his muse, Denise Poiret, and her influence on his work; and his role in the paradigmatic shift to a new ideal of feminine beauty. Poiret's entrepreneurship, his creation of an atelier to extend his influence beyond fashion to the" "art de vivre, and his relationship to the workshops of the Wiener Werkstatte are also discussed. Poiret's innovative creations are represented by colorful pochoirs (stencils), personal photographs from the Poiret family archives, and newly commissioned photographs of Poiret's masterworks.

Treasured Islands: Cruising the South Seas with Robert Louis

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holmes, Lowell D., PUBLISHER: Sheridan House, An account of Robert Louis Stevenson's desperate search for health, and the fulfillment of his life-long ambition to cross broad oceans in tall ships and gain an understanding of the world beyond the frontiers of "civilized" society.

The Spirit to Serve

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marriott, J. W., Jr. / Brown, Kathi Ann, PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers, Since taking over the business from his father in , J. w. Marriott has moved from triumph to triumph, building an international chain that includes more than hotels, and making Marriott one of the most recognized names in the hospitality industry. Now, for the first time ever, Marriott explains the unique management philosophy that brought him this enormous success. Written in an informal first-person narrative that's both engaging and easy to read, The Spirit to Serve distills his years of hard-earned wisdom and experience into a practical blueprint that anyone wishing to emulate his achievements can follow. It includes tips on how to motivate employees, nurture in-house talent, and cultivate customer loyalty, as well as invaluable advice on handling growing pains, understanding the big picture, and knowing when to take risks. Packed with numerous real-life examples that illustrate his principles, The Spirit to Serve is vital reading for all CEOs, middle managers, and department supervisors.

Backseat

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wascoe, Tom, PUBLISHER: Bookstand Publishing, Michael's freshman year of college has not gone well either socially or academically. In , failure from college or dropping out of school means the draft and possibly Vietnam. Michael desperately wants success, acceptance and popularity. He believes that pledging a campus fraternity can help put him on the right path. As the final hurdle to get into the fraternity, he must hitchhike miles over a weekend; a road trip which could save his freshman year and possibly change his life. The rides he gets, the people he meets, and the obstacles he overcomes on his journey do change his life -- but in an unexpected way.

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