Author: Kwame Shauku Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1435724232 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 267
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Wonderful Williams came to San Francisco from Lexington, Mississippi. She fell in love with a smooth talking Drug Dealing Pimp who proceeded to get her hooked and hookin'. Perhaps a bit slow and unaccustomed to the Fast Life, Wonderful managed to move up to Bottom Lady in her Pimps Stable. When he is ruthlessly gunned down, and on her own, she gets busted for soliciting a cop which is a bum rap, in the joint, she learns Martial Arts among other things. When finally released from the joint, she vows to never go back. Wonderful embarks on her Journey into Womanhood. This is the beginning of this series, and it promises to keep you coming back for more.
Author: Terry Tempest Williams Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 1250024110 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 258
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In 54 chapters that unfold like a series of yoga poses, each with its own logic and beauty, Williams creates a lyrical and caring meditation of the mystery of her mother's journals in a book that keeps turning around the question, "What does it mean to have a voice?"
Author: Toby A. Williams Publisher: ISBN: 9781735422916 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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STAR of Award-Winning children's books, Brooke Lynn, has blossomed into a thriving pre-teen...Middle-grader Brooke Lynn is curious - a new housing development is being built in her sleepy town. Rumors spread about the new homeowners and sightings of celebrities. This is the perfect chance for her, and crime-busting pal Mike, to explore. Scoping out the development, the two kids stumble upon a mysterious item, a red-stained shoe hidden within a building. Why is it there? What is the stain? And, most importantly, who does it belong to, and are they OK? A new mystery awaits the two sleuths and The Case of the Hidden Shoe begins...But it's not just the housing development that is making Brooke Lynn curious. Mike has changed, her best friend Susie seems different, and her parents are getting strict! Yikes! Will she be able to get to the bottom of not only the hidden shoe but also the changes in her life?"This cozy, exciting mystery, full of pre-teen angst, will have you guessing until the end.""I fell in love with Brooke Lynn from the onset. I cried and laughed with empathy! The twists throughout the story compelled me to search for clues as I turned each page. A fast-paced, entertaining read for all pre-teens!" Sue Campion, Author, Poet & Editor.Grab a copy today; this is a terrific book for any young detective's reading shelf. And follow the author for future updates to this series. www.tobyawilliamsauthor.com
Author: Florence Williams Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company ISBN: 0393242722 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 206
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"Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —Elle From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever.
Author: Marion J. Kaminkow Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com ISBN: 9780806316673 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 882
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This ten-year supplement lists 10,000 titles acquired by the Library of Congress since 1976--this extraordinary number reflecting the phenomenal growth of interest in genealogy since the publication of Roots. An index of secondary names contains about 8,500 entries, and a geographical index lists family locations when mentioned.
Author: Dave Williams Publisher: Charisma Media ISBN: 1629989398 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 228
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Understand how ancient biblical prophecies are coming to pass in our day, how coming prophetic events will impact you, and how there is hope for all followers of Christ. Today there is a tremendous interest in Bible prophecy, particularly because end-time events prophesied long ago are coming to pass in an extraordinary manner. Hope in the Last Days reveals, based on prophecy fulfilled and yet to be fulfilled, that very shortly the world will reel into its deepest hour of torment and agony. Dave Williams encourages you with the truth of how coming events will affect you and your loved ones and what God has planned as a way of escape for followers of Jesus Christ.
Author: Matthew Tokeshi Publisher: Columbia University Press ISBN: 023155785X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 187
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Even today, Black politicians rarely hold the most powerful elected offices one step below the presidency: governor and U.S. senator. While about 11 percent of the electorate is Black, only 3 percent of senators and 2 percent of governors are Black. Only ten Black Americans have been elected to these offices since Reconstruction, and forty-two states have never elected a Black governor or U.S. senator. Why is it so rare for Black candidates to win elections for these offices? Matthew Tokeshi examines the campaigns of every Black challenger for those offices from 2000 through 2020 and points to the significant effects of racial appeals to white voters. He demonstrates that Black candidates consistently face more attacks on stereotypically anti-Black themes such as crime, sexual misbehavior, and economic redistribution than comparable white candidates. Such attacks diminish their support among the large number of white voters with ambivalent or negative attitudes toward Blacks. However, despite this formidable hurdle, Black candidates can in some circumstances mitigate the effects of negative racial messages. Presenting timely new evidence on the racial dynamics that shape electoral politics in the United States, Campaigning While Black exposes the unique obstacles facing Black candidates and highlights ways that these barriers can be overcome.
Author: P. O’Connell Pearson Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1534404120 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 213
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“A truly inspiring read.” —Booklist (starred review) “A solid account of women’s contributions as aviators during World War II.” —Kirkus Reviews In the tradition of Hidden Figures, debut author Patricia Pearson offers a beautifully written account of the remarkable but often forgotten group of female fighter pilots who answered their country’s call in its time of need during World War II. At the height of World War II, the US Army Airforce faced a desperate need for skilled pilots—but only men were allowed in military airplanes, even if the expert pilots who were training them to fly were women. Through grit and pure determination, 1,100 of these female pilots—who had to prove their worth time and time again—were finally allowed to ferry planes from factories to bases, to tow targets for live ammunition artillery training, to test repaired planes and new equipment, and more. Though the Women Airforce Service Pilots lived on military bases, trained as military pilots, wore uniforms, marched in review, and sometimes died violently in the line of duty, they were civilian employees and received less pay than men doing the same jobs and no military benefits, not even for burials. Their story is one of patriotism, the power of positive attitudes, the love of flying, and the willingness to serve others with no concern for personal gain.
Author: Kwame Shauku
Author: Terry Tempest Williams
Author: Toby A. Williams
Author: Florence Williams
Author: Marion J. Kaminkow
Author: Dave Williams
Author: Matthew Tokeshi
Author: P. O’Connell Pearson
Author: Carl Van Vechten
Author: Henry Ward Beecher