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Languages : en
Pages : 654
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Butterfly Notebook
Author: Jan SovakPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486413012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Beautiful butterflies grace the covers of this handy 64-page blank notebook, perfect for holding addresses, phone and fax numbers, or just personal thoughts.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Author: Jean-Dominique BaubyPublisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307454835
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
A triumphant memoir by the former editor-in-chief of French Elle that reveals an indomitable spirit and celebrates the liberating power of consciousness. In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor-in-chief of French Elle, the father of two young children, a 44-year-old man known and loved for his wit, his style, and his impassioned approach to life. By the end of the year he was also the victim of a rare kind of stroke to the brainstem. After 20 days in a coma, Bauby awoke into a body which had all but stopped working: only his left eye functioned, allowing him to see and, by blinking it, to make clear that his mind was unimpaired. Almost miraculously, he was soon able to express himself in the richest detail: dictating a word at a time, blinking to select each letter as the alphabet was recited to him slowly, over and over again. In the same way, he was able eventually to compose this extraordinary book. By turns wistful, mischievous, angry, and witty, Bauby bears witness to his determination to live as fully in his mind as he had been able to do in his body. He explains the joy, and deep sadness, of seeing his children and of hearing his aged father's voice on the phone. In magical sequences, he imagines traveling to other places and times and of lying next to the woman he loves. Fed only intravenously, he imagines preparing and tasting the full flavor of delectable dishes. Again and again he returns to an "inexhaustible reservoir of sensations," keeping in touch with himself and the life around him. Jean-Dominique Bauby died two days after the French publication of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. This book is a lasting testament to his life.
The Butterfly Effect
Author: Marcus J. MoorePublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982107596
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
This “smart, confident, and necessary” (Shea Serrano, New York Times bestselling author) first cultural biography of rap superstar and “master of storytelling” (The New Yorker) Kendrick Lamar explores his meteoric rise to fame and his profound impact on a racially fraught America—perfect for fans of Zack O’Malley Greenburg’s Empire State of Mind. Kendrick Lamar is at the top of his game. The thirteen-time Grammy Award-winning rapper is just in his early thirties, but he’s already won the Pulitzer Prize for Music, produced and curated the soundtrack of the megahit film Black Panther, and has been named one of Time’s 100 Influential People. But what’s even more striking about the Compton-born lyricist and performer is how he’s established himself as a formidable adversary of oppression and force for change. Through his confessional poetics, his politically charged anthems, and his radical performances, Lamar has become a beacon of light for countless people. Written by veteran journalist and music critic Marcus J. Moore, this is much more than the first biography of Kendrick Lamar. “It’s an analytical deep dive into the life of that good kid whose m.A.A.d city raised him, and how it sparked a fire within Kendrick Lamar to change history” (Kathy Iandoli, author of Baby Girl) for the better.
How Far You Have Come
Author: Morgan Harper NicholsPublisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 031045655X
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
In the midst of the hurt and the mundane, the questions and the not yets, you can forget just how far you have come. This illustrated collection of poetry and essays invites you to reclaim moments of brokenness, division, and pain and re-envision them as experiences of reconciliation, unity, and hope. Popular Instagram poet and bestselling author Morgan Harper Nichols weaves together personal reflections through her signature poems, reflecting on the moments that shaped her. She invites you to: Awaken your heart and recognize how your own story has made you who you are today Enter into a deeper understanding of pressing on and pressing in, of transformation and surrender Discover meaning in the losses and embrace anticipation for the splendor ahead Become who you are in the moment you hold right now How Far You Have Come is an excellent gift for college and high school graduations, celebrations and anniversaries, life transitions, and birthdays or simply a gift for yourself. Follow Morgan on Instagram @morganharpernicols (along with her millions of followers), and look for more beautiful, thought-provoking poetry in her other collections: All Along You Were Blooming You Are Only Just Beginning
Brown Girl Dreaming
Author: Jacqueline WoodsonPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0147515823
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Jacqueline Woodson's National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner is a powerful memoir that tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. A President Obama "O" Book Club pick Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become. Includes 7 additional poems, including "Brown Girl Dreaming." Praise for Jacqueline Woodson: "Ms. Woodson writes with a sure understanding of the thoughts of young people, offering a poetic, eloquent narrative that is not simply a story . . . but a mature exploration of grown-up issues and self-discovery.”—The New York Times Book Review
The Most Dangerous Game
Author: Richard ConnellPublisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8728187490
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Sanger Rainsford is a big-game hunter, who finds himself washed up on an island owned by the eccentric General Zaroff. Zaroff, a big-game hunter himself, has heard of Rainsford’s abilities with a gun and organises a hunt. However, they’re not after animals – they’re after people. When he protests, Rainsford the hunter becomes Rainsford the hunted. Sharing similarities with "The Hunger Games", starring Jennifer Lawrence, this is the story that created the template for pitting man against man. Born in New York, Richard Connell (1893 – 1949) went on to become an acclaimed author, screenwriter, and journalist. He is best remembered for the gripping novel "The Most Dangerous Game" and for receiving an Oscar nomination for the screenplay "Meet John Doe".
Aesthetic Notebook
Author: aesthetic notebooksPublisher:
ISBN: 9781093483123
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Looking for a lined notebook for work, school, home, university or college? This minimalist and a classic notebook is a wonderful multi-purpose journal for sketching, jotting down thoughts, and writing notes.Japanese Aesthetic inspired art and has a unique sense of humor and classy vaporwave style. If you're a real Japanese anime and manga lover, then this shirt is for you!This journal is a great gift idea for anime or manga lover, japanophile, otaku, hipster, Pastel Goth, Soft Grunge or Synthwave fan, cool anime. Anime convention gifts, Japanese pop culture fans.
Amelia's Family Ties
Author: Marissa MossPublisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
ISBN: 9781416909149
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published: Middleton, WI: American Girl, c2000.
The Bookseller, Newsdealer and Stationer
Author: English Grammar and Composition Book for Competitive & Other Exams
Author: Taniya SachdevaPublisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN: 939038950X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
General English Book for all Government & Competitive Exams (Bank, SSC, Defense, Management (CAT, XAT GMAT), Railway, Police, Civil Services Examinations) The all-new edition of ‘General English’ for all Government & Competitive Exams is designed to cover the vast syllabus systematically for a comprehensive preparation of the subject. Features of the Book: • 100+ Topics on Grammar & Compositions • 135+ Exercises on Grammatical Words & Sentences • 12000+ Subjective & Objective Questions with Answers • 20000+ Words & Sentences • Ample Exercises, WH Questions, and MCQs present • Comprehensive coverage of General English Syllabus • Easy-to-understand language usage Benefits of the Book: • Thorough Revision of theoretical concepts • Understanding at ease • Self-assessment • Enhanced command of English Language This book is instrumental in preparing the candidates not only for their examinations, but also for their enhanced personalities in real life. It aids in imprinting concepts in the mind for a long period of time inducing fluency which can be effectively applied in daily life. To summarize, this book serves as an ideal revision source for all candidates who are preparing for competitive examinations such as CSE, CLAT, NDA, CDS, Banking, SSC, Railways, CTET, KVS and so on.