Author: Barbara Shook Hazen Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9780812406641 Category : Families Languages : en Pages : 0
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A small boy, not allowed to have a dog because times are tight, finds a starving kitten in a trash can on the same day his father loses his job.
Author: Booker T. Jones Publisher: Little, Brown ISBN: 0316485578 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 334
Book Description
The long-awaited memoir of Booker T. Jones, leader of the famed Stax Records house band, architect of the Memphis soul sound, and one of the most legendary figures in music. From Booker T. Jones's earliest years in segregated Memphis, music was the driving force in his life. While he worked paper routes and played gigs in local nightclubs to pay for lessons and support his family, Jones, on the side, was also recording sessions in what became the famous Stax Studios-all while still in high school. Not long after, he would form the genre-defining group Booker T. and the MGs, whose recordings went on to sell millions of copies, win a place in Rolling Stone's list of top 500 songs of all time, and help forge collaborations with some of the era's most influential artists, including Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Sam & Dave. Nearly five decades later, Jones's influence continues to help define the music industry, but only now is he ready to tell his remarkable life story. Time is Tight is the deeply moving account of how Jones balanced the brutality of the segregationist South with the loving support of his family and community, all while transforming a burgeoning studio into a musical mecca. Culminating with a definitive account into the inner workings of the Stax label, as well as a fascinating portrait of working with many of the era's most legendary performers-Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Tom Jones, among them-this extraordinary memoir promises to become a landmark moment in the history of Southern Soul.
Author: Torrey Maldonado Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1524740551 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 194
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Tight: Lately, Bryan's been feeling it in all kinds of ways . . . Bryan knows what's tight for him--reading comics, drawing superheroes, and hanging out with no drama. But drama is every day where he's from, and that gets him tight, wound up. And now Bryan's friend Mike pressures him with ideas of fun that are crazy risky. At first, it's a rush following Mike, hopping turnstiles, subway surfing, and getting into all kinds of trouble. But Bryan never really feels right acting so wrong, and drama really isn't him. So which way will he go, especially when his dad tells him it's better to be hard and feared than liked? But if there's one thing Bryan's gotten from his comic heroes, it's that he has power--to stand up for what he feels . . . Torrey Maldonado delivers a fast-paced, insightful, dynamic story capturing urban community life. Readers will connect with Bryan's journey as he navigates a tough world with a heartfelt desire for a different life.
Author: Mal Warwick Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470494735 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 256
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A NONPROFIT SURVIVAL KIT for HARD TIMES "This is a must-read for all of us in fundraising. Mal Warwick includes practical approaches for difficult economic times, from zero-based thinking about our programs to strategies for relating to our donors and making certain our fundraising programs are prepared to succeed not only now but when the economy recovers." —Eugene R. Tempel, president, Indiana University Foundation "Brilliant! No nonprofit organization can afford to ignore the insightful advice Mal Warwick offers in this concise and eminently readable book. It's practical, down-to-earth, and addresses the complex, real-world challenges of raising money in tough times." —Ben Jealous, president, NAACP "Fundraising When Money Is Tight is an important book in a difficult time for all. This is the right book for anyone who is committed to advancing the public good." —Jane Wales, founder, Global Philanthropy Forum, and vice president, Aspen Institute "This is a must-read book by any fundraising manager. It's timely, it's a good read, and the moment I put it down I made sure my managers got focused, got real, and got with the project today." —Mark Astarita, director of fundraising, British Red Cross
Author: Robert Schuller Publisher: Bantam ISBN: 0553273329 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 242
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Name your problem, and you name your possibility! Dr. Schuller shows you how to build a positive self-image, no matter what your problem. Whether it's unemployment, poor health, loneliness, fear or anything else that blocks your success, you can turn your negative into a positive. No matter how tough times get, you have the potential to achieve the best of life. Through Dr. Schuller’s dynamic principles, you can learn: • 4 ways to evaluate a new idea • 10 commandments of possibility thinking • 5 principles for putting problems in a proper perspective • 18 principles of leadership • 5 phases necessary for the faith to move mountains • 5 ways to overcome a ‘brownout’ and prevent a burnout • 25 action words to get you started and never let you quit
Author: Stephanie Harvey Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers ISBN: 157110481X Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 361
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Describes strategies teachers can use to promote reading comprehension in students from kindergarten through eighth grade; and includes examples of student work, illustrations, and other reference tools.
Author: Ken Lievers Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1039108873 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 540
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We all go through tough times. Feelings and emotions run high, thoughts and questions overwhelm us, and we can’t see past the present moment. But the followers of Jesus Christ can work through these tough times differently than the world around them. Tender Poems for Tough Times is a collection of Christian poetry written over a twenty-five-year period. The poems can provide a portrayal of current reality, a phrase that resonates, or a key verse of Scripture that touches readers in a tender way and fixes their gaze on their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and His presence and promises. Organized alphabetically, topics range from aging to hopelessness to sin, and the poems are written in a variety of formats. A relevant and inspiring offering, Tender Poems for Tough Times will be a blessing and encouragement to Christians everywhere.
Author: Joy J. Daymon Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1440137455 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 134
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How to Survive Tough Times is a collection of tips and information, including home remedies, low cost meals and much more from someone who has survived the povery of the Great Depression, the scarcities of World War II, the challenge of raising a family on a tight budget, as well as personal tragedies what had to be dealt with. Topics include energy costs, good health practices, low cost food and recipes even inexperienced cooks can manage. There is information on end-of-life issues, how to keep legal documents safe, affordable weddings and helping children feel safe through it all. This book is not about how to invest your money or whether you should cash in your 401k (there are plenty of those). This book is intended to make sure your children never go to bed hungry.
Author: Barbara Shook Hazen
Author: Booker T. Jones
Author: Torrey Maldonado
Author: Mal Warwick
Author: Robert Schuller
Author: Sharon P. (Hayden) Brown, Ed.D.
Author: Stephanie Harvey
Author: Linda K. Garrity
Author: Ken Lievers
Author: Joy J. Daymon