Author: Nina Nolan
Publisher: Amistad
ISBN: 9780060879440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Accompanied by John Holyfield's gorgeous illustrations, debut author Nina Nolan's narrative wonderfully captures the amazing story of how Mahalia Jackson became the Queen of Gospel in this fascinating picture book biography. Even as a young girl, Mahalia Jackson loved gospel music. Life was difficult for Mahalia growing up, but singing gospel always lifted her spirits and made her feel special. She soon realized that her powerful voice stirred everyone around her, and she wanted to share that with the world. Although she was met with hardships along the way, Mahalia never gave up on her dreams. Mahalia's extraordinary journey eventually took her to the historic March on Washington, where she sang to thousands and inspired them to find their own voices. With a timeline and further reading section, this book is perfect for Common Core.
Mahalia Jackson
Author: Nina Nolan
Publisher: Amistad
ISBN: 9780060879440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Accompanied by John Holyfield's gorgeous illustrations, debut author Nina Nolan's narrative wonderfully captures the amazing story of how Mahalia Jackson became the Queen of Gospel in this fascinating picture book biography. Even as a young girl, Mahalia Jackson loved gospel music. Life was difficult for Mahalia growing up, but singing gospel always lifted her spirits and made her feel special. She soon realized that her powerful voice stirred everyone around her, and she wanted to share that with the world. Although she was met with hardships along the way, Mahalia never gave up on her dreams. Mahalia's extraordinary journey eventually took her to the historic March on Washington, where she sang to thousands and inspired them to find their own voices. With a timeline and further reading section, this book is perfect for Common Core.
Publisher: Amistad
ISBN: 9780060879440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Accompanied by John Holyfield's gorgeous illustrations, debut author Nina Nolan's narrative wonderfully captures the amazing story of how Mahalia Jackson became the Queen of Gospel in this fascinating picture book biography. Even as a young girl, Mahalia Jackson loved gospel music. Life was difficult for Mahalia growing up, but singing gospel always lifted her spirits and made her feel special. She soon realized that her powerful voice stirred everyone around her, and she wanted to share that with the world. Although she was met with hardships along the way, Mahalia never gave up on her dreams. Mahalia's extraordinary journey eventually took her to the historic March on Washington, where she sang to thousands and inspired them to find their own voices. With a timeline and further reading section, this book is perfect for Common Core.
The Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation
Author: David Brotherton
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231114189
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
How a notorious street gang became a social organization providing leadership to New York City's Latino/a youths.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231114189
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
How a notorious street gang became a social organization providing leadership to New York City's Latino/a youths.
King & Queen of the River
Author: Stan Garvey
Publisher: Conran Octopus
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher: Conran Octopus
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Procrastinators - Kings and Queens
Author: Maxx Walker-Bolton
Publisher: Maxx Walker-Bolton
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Failures occur daily. But some refuse to admit that their procrastination was part of the trap that kills their dreams. We can overcome mistakes and wrongs to have a more productive life.
Publisher: Maxx Walker-Bolton
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Failures occur daily. But some refuse to admit that their procrastination was part of the trap that kills their dreams. We can overcome mistakes and wrongs to have a more productive life.
Horrible Histories: Top 50 Kings and Queens
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic Non-Fiction
ISBN: 1407156926
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Top 50 Kings and Queens is packed full of foul facts and loathsome lists all about our ruthless rulers. Filled with new material, this pocket-sized guide to rotten royalty has all the trademark Horrible Histories humour. With full-colour layouts and new illustrations from Martin Brown, it's perfect for fans of the series and new readers alike.
Publisher: Scholastic Non-Fiction
ISBN: 1407156926
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Top 50 Kings and Queens is packed full of foul facts and loathsome lists all about our ruthless rulers. Filled with new material, this pocket-sized guide to rotten royalty has all the trademark Horrible Histories humour. With full-colour layouts and new illustrations from Martin Brown, it's perfect for fans of the series and new readers alike.
48 Laws of a King
Author: King Jahfe
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN: 1646204158
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Forty-Eight Laws of a King is a great read for those who are interested in growth and development. The lessons learned in this book will give inner insight and new perspectives to the reader. This book teaches qualities that many lack, and King Jahfe breaks down the laws in a way where the reader can grasp and gain wisdom. This book is powerful in its own right because the information it gives leaves a different resolve for the readers. Not many times do you see a book that can have that kind of effect on the readers. This book it has gems that draws the reader to continue to read and gain insight.
Publisher: Writers Republic LLC
ISBN: 1646204158
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Forty-Eight Laws of a King is a great read for those who are interested in growth and development. The lessons learned in this book will give inner insight and new perspectives to the reader. This book teaches qualities that many lack, and King Jahfe breaks down the laws in a way where the reader can grasp and gain wisdom. This book is powerful in its own right because the information it gives leaves a different resolve for the readers. Not many times do you see a book that can have that kind of effect on the readers. This book it has gems that draws the reader to continue to read and gain insight.
Queen Move
Author: Kennedy Ryan
Publisher: Blue Box Press
ISBN: 1952457025
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
From Wall Street Journal, USA Today Bestselling and RITA® Award-winning Author Kennedy Ryan, comes a captivating second chance romance like only she can deliver... The boy who always felt like mine is now the man I can't have… Dig a little and you'll find photos of me in the bathtub with Ezra Stern. Get your mind out of the gutter. We were six months old. Pry and one of us might confess we saved our first kiss for each other. The most clumsy, wet, sloppy . . . spectacular thirty seconds of my adolescence. Get into our business and you'll see two families, closer than blood, torn apart in an instant. Twenty years later, my "awkward duckling" best friend from childhood, the boy no one noticed, is a man no one can ignore. Finer. Fiercer. Smarter. Taken. Tell me it's wrong. Tell me the boy who always felt like mine is now the man I can’t have. When we find each other again, everything stands in our way--secrets, lies, promises. But we didn't come this far to give up now. And I know just the move to make if I want to make him mine.
Publisher: Blue Box Press
ISBN: 1952457025
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
From Wall Street Journal, USA Today Bestselling and RITA® Award-winning Author Kennedy Ryan, comes a captivating second chance romance like only she can deliver... The boy who always felt like mine is now the man I can't have… Dig a little and you'll find photos of me in the bathtub with Ezra Stern. Get your mind out of the gutter. We were six months old. Pry and one of us might confess we saved our first kiss for each other. The most clumsy, wet, sloppy . . . spectacular thirty seconds of my adolescence. Get into our business and you'll see two families, closer than blood, torn apart in an instant. Twenty years later, my "awkward duckling" best friend from childhood, the boy no one noticed, is a man no one can ignore. Finer. Fiercer. Smarter. Taken. Tell me it's wrong. Tell me the boy who always felt like mine is now the man I can’t have. When we find each other again, everything stands in our way--secrets, lies, promises. But we didn't come this far to give up now. And I know just the move to make if I want to make him mine.
Meditations Across the King’s River
Author: James Weeks
Publisher: Winsome Entertainment Group LLC
ISBN: 1513695320
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Join author and filmmaker James Weeks as he delves into the ancient Ifa spiritual tradition that led his family to healing. Absorb his stories as he travels abroad, tapping into the spirit realm and showing us ways to commune with our ancestors while discovering our purpose on Earth. His story has already touched tens of thousands of lives. Complete with updated chapters, this new edition of Meditations Across the King’s River reaches deep into the soul, urging us to open ourselves to our spirit guides and embrace their gifts.
Publisher: Winsome Entertainment Group LLC
ISBN: 1513695320
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Join author and filmmaker James Weeks as he delves into the ancient Ifa spiritual tradition that led his family to healing. Absorb his stories as he travels abroad, tapping into the spirit realm and showing us ways to commune with our ancestors while discovering our purpose on Earth. His story has already touched tens of thousands of lives. Complete with updated chapters, this new edition of Meditations Across the King’s River reaches deep into the soul, urging us to open ourselves to our spirit guides and embrace their gifts.
Queens of Academe
Author: Karen W. Tice
Publisher: OUP USA
ISBN: 0199842809
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Higher education is an unlikely venue for showcasing ideals of femininity, yet campus beauty pageants have increased in popularity in a cultural marketplace conjoining personal empowerment with beauty and style. Karen Tice examines the desires and racial and political agendas that propel students onto collegiate catwalks.
Publisher: OUP USA
ISBN: 0199842809
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Higher education is an unlikely venue for showcasing ideals of femininity, yet campus beauty pageants have increased in popularity in a cultural marketplace conjoining personal empowerment with beauty and style. Karen Tice examines the desires and racial and political agendas that propel students onto collegiate catwalks.
The Words Our Souls Keep
Author: Muguettesy Gribkoff
Publisher: Muguettesy Gribkoff
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
A compilation of poems written to express raw emotions of going through the ups and downs of learning self-love, heartbreak and love. The Words Our Souls Keep is a reminder that it is okay to feel, to hurt and to love; that there is no shame in expressing what our souls may try to hide.
Publisher: Muguettesy Gribkoff
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
A compilation of poems written to express raw emotions of going through the ups and downs of learning self-love, heartbreak and love. The Words Our Souls Keep is a reminder that it is okay to feel, to hurt and to love; that there is no shame in expressing what our souls may try to hide.