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The Black Body - Anna Maria Gehnyei

The Black Body is the story of Anna Maria Gehnyei, also known as singer Karima 2G. Anna was born in Rome to Liberian parents, hailing from the Kpelle people -- among the first to leave their native lands for Europe. Despite being born Italian, the people of northern Rome treated her poorly: children made cruel jokes, the teachers ignored the needs of Anna and her twin, employers expressed shock at her prolific (in fact, native) Italian, policemen racially and sexually harassed her. Carrying her through these experiences are the stories about Liberia that her mother told her as a child, of a magical land rich in resources and the hidden rituals of her father''s village. Anna Maria, a Black Roman child, dreams of Africa.The Black Body tells the story of a Black girl''s coming of age, marked by continual, painful negotiation of two cultures: the Italian one which does not accept her and the African one to which she does not fully belong. Gehnyei''s is the story of a generation made up of those who are seen only as immigrant children, and not as full citizens. Composed of memories, sounds, love, and shame, this political and personal memoir, creatively documenting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Black Agenda - Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman

"The Black Agenda mobilizes top Black experts from across the country to share transformative perspectives on how to deploy anti-racist ideas and policies into everything from climate policy to criminal justice to healthcare. This book will challenge what you think is possible by igniting long overdue conversations around how to enact lasting and meaningful change rooted in racial justice." —Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and Stamped From the BeginningFrom ongoing reports of police brutality to the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Black Americans, 2020 brought a renewed awareness to the deep-rootedness of racism and white supremacy in every facet of American life. Edited by Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, The Black Agenda is the first book of its kind—a bold and urgent move towards social justice through a profound collection of essays featuring Black scholars and experts across economics, education, health, climate, and technology. It speaks to the question "What''s next for America?" on the subjects of policy-making, mental health, artificial intelligence, climate movement, the future of work, the LGBTQ community, the criminal legal system, and much more. Essayists including Dr. Sandy Darity, Dr. Hedwig Lee, Mary Heglar, and Janelle Jones ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Reclaiming the Black Body - Alishia McCullough

An essential exploration of the overlooked impact of disordered eating among Black women—and a prescriptive road map to returning to wholeness within our bodies, from the clinical therapist who founded Black and Embodied Counseling and Consulting PLLC“Lights a radical path away from trauma and blame toward healing, self-acceptance and, ultimately, joy.”—Linda Villarosa, author of Pulitzer Prize finalist Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in AmericaFood has always been a political tool for the oppressor—and the Black body has always been one of its many battlegrounds.Licensed mental health therapist, somatic healer, and eating disorder specialist Alishia McCullough understands that for far too many Black women, racial trauma’s seismic impact has disrupted their most essential relationship: the one they have with their bodies—and by extension, with their food. African Americans are disproportionately impacted by disordered eating behaviors, yet their experiences are frequently neglected by doctors and mental health experts. As a result, our most vulnerable communities are forced to navigate systems primed to dismiss their needs, leaving them without proper care, or often even the language they need to identify what’s wrong. McCullough’s groundbreaking work radically validates the lived experiences and generational traumas of BIPOC communities. As part ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Question of Science: Why Don't Your Eyeballs Fall Out? And Other Questions about the Human Body - Anna Claybourneová

A fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask! Why don''t your eyeballs fall out? Why is blood red? And what exactly is a bellybutton for? A Question of Science: Human Body answers all these questions and much more.With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.Other books in the series include:Why doesn''t the Moon fall down? And other questions about forcesWhy does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about lightHow can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plantsWhere does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity Why can''t penguins fly? And other questions about animals Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about sound

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Minor Black Figures - Taylor Brandon

A newcomer to New York, Wyeth is a Black painter who grew up in the South and is trying to find his place in the contemporary Manhattan art scene. It''s challenging. Gallery shows displaying bad art. Pretentious artists jockeying for attention. The gossip and the backstabbing. While his part-time work for an art restorer is engaging, Wyeth suffers from artist''s block with his painting and he is finding it increasingly difficult to spark his creativity. When he meets Keating, a white former seminarian who left the priesthood, Wyeth begins to reconsider how to observe the world, in the process facing questions about the conflicts between Black and white art, the white gaze on the Black body, and the compromises we make - in art and in life. As he did so adeptly in Booker finalist Real Life and the bestselling The Late Americans, Brandon Taylor brings to life in Minor Black Figures a fascinating set of characters, this time in the competitive art world, and the lives they lead with each and on their own. Minor Black Figures is an involving and tender portrait of friendship, creativity, and the connections between them.

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Black Dove - Colin McAdam

“Stark and beautiful, horrifying and lyrical, Black Dove''s pages thrum with flight, transformation, grief, revenge, transcendence, the remorseless power of stories and the very nature of creation. Ever since reading, Black Dove has drifted in and out of my dreams.” —Helen Macdonald, author H Is For HawkIn a tall and narrow house, on a stained and busy street, live twelve-year-old Oliver and his father, a story-loving writer. Haunted by the ghost of his alcoholic mother, Oliver finds comfort in his father’s impromptu tales: the Black Dove, an elusive flower that gives strength; the girl who consumes it as she battles attackers and yearns for happier realms. Stories where lonely souls keep searching despite their losses and grief.Running from a bully one night, Oliver hides in a junk shop owned by an enigmatic man. Soon, instead of hiding in the janitor’s closet after school, Oliver spends afternoons in the shop, a cavernous place full of storied oddities and grubby wonders where creatures rise up from the basement. A snake in the shape of a boy. A hunter named Night, part panther, part hound, who proves to Oliver that the world holds invisible wonder.Wanting to forget his mother, afraid of his own ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Black Panther - Marvel Entertainment

Black Panther: My Mighty Marvel First Book is an introduction to Wakanda’s King and Super Hero for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist John Buscema! Pounce into action with the Black Panther, an Avenger and king of the mighty nation of Wakanda! Learn all about his abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics by John Buscema. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike.

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The A to Z of Skeletal Muscles - Amanda Neill

Key Features of the A to Z Pocketbooks 16 subject based reference books dealing mainly with anatomy of various systems of the human body.An ideal introduction to the subject for medical, nursing and healthcare students, including students of manual therapies, massage therapy, kinesiology, sports massage therapy, bodywork and movement teachers.Full color Illustrations on every page with numbered labels for easy recall and space to write notes, making them an ideal student aid that genuinely fits in your pocket!Spiral bound with a wrap around cover meaning you can lie them flat for study but also place on a shelf with the title still visible!The series includes 16 individual spiral-bound, reference books arranged alphabetically for ease of learning, developed by Dr Amanda Neill in collaboration with students.

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Death in the Andes - Mario Vargas Llosa

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATUREIn an isolated community in the Peruvian Andes, a series of mysterious disappearances has occurred. Army corporal Lituma and his deputy Tomás believe the Shining Path guerrillas are responsible, but the townspeople have their own ideas about the forces that claimed the bodies of the missing men. This riveting novel is filled with unforgettable characters, among them disenfranchised Indians, eccentric local folk, and a couple performing strange cannibalistic sacrifices. As the investigation progresses, Tomás entertains Lituma with the surreal tale of a precarious love affair.Death in the Andes is both a fascinating detective novel and an insightful political allegory. Mario Vargas Llosa offers a panoramic view of Peruvian society, from the recent social upheaval to the cultural influences in its past.

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The Black Angels - Maria Smilios

New York City, 1929. A sanatorium, a deadly disease, and a dire nurse shortage.So begins the remarkable true story of the Black nurses who helped cure tuberculosis, one of the world''s deadliest plagues, told alongside the often strange chronicle of the cure''s discovery.SHORTLISTED FOR THE PEN HESSELL-TILTMAN PRIZE 2024''A tour de force'' PEN''Gripping'' New York Times''Wonderfully told . . . an invaluable restoration of another of history''s racially biased omissions'' Diana Evans''Their triumphant story has until now been almost completely neglected'' The Bookseller''Informative, enthralling, and sometimes appalling, this is history at its best'' BooklistDuring those dark pre-antibiotic days, when tuberculosis killed 1 in 7 people, white nurses at Sea View, New York''s largest municipal hospital, began quitting. Desperate to avert a public health crisis, city officials summoned Black southern nurses, luring them with promises of good pay, a career, and an escape from the strictures of Jim Crow. But after arriving, they found themselves on an isolated hilltop in the remote borough of Staten Island, yet again confronting racism and consigned to a woefully understaffed facility, dubbed ''the pest house'' where ''no one left alive''.Spanning the Great Depression and moving through World War II and beyond, this story follows the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Black Panther Party - David F. Walker, Marcus Kwame Anderson

WINNER OF THE EISNER AWARD • A bold and fascinating graphic novel history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party.Founded in Oakland, California, in 1966, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was a radical political organization that stood in defiant contrast to the mainstream civil rights movement. This gripping illustrated history explores the impact and significance of the Panthers, from their social, educational, and healthcare programs that were designed to uplift the Black community to their battle against police brutality through citizen patrols and frequent clashes with the FBI, which targeted the Party from its outset. Using dramatic comic book-style retellings and illustrated profiles of key figures, The Black Panther Party captures the major events, people, and actions of the party, as well as their cultural and political influence and enduring legacy.

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An Analysis of Nassim Nicholas Taleb's The Black Swan - Eric R. Lybeck

One of the primary qualities of good creative thinking is an intellectual freedom to think outside of the box. Good creative thinkers resist orthodox ideas, take new lines of enquiry, and generally come at problems from the kinds of angles almost no one else could. And, what is more, when the ideas of creative thinkers are convincing, they can reshape an entire topic, and change the orthodoxy for good. Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s 2007 bestseller The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is precisely such a book: an entertaining, polemical, creative attack on how people in general, and economic experts in particular view the possibility of catastrophic events. Taleb writes with rare creative verve for someone who is also an expert in mathematics, finance, and epistemology (the philosophy of knowledge), and he martials all his skills to turn standard reasoning inside out. His central point is that far from being unimportant, extremely rare events are frequently the most important ones of all: it is highly improbable, but highly consequential occurrences – what he calls Black Swans – that have shaped history most. As a result, Taleb concludes, improbability is not a reason to act as if a possible event ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (Marya Khan #5) - Saadia Faruqi

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiringIt’s time for her class’s country project, and Marya is super excited. She loves public speaking, and she’s assigned Pakistan, where her family is from. But Marya has two problems: She doesn’t actually know very much about her grandparents’ country, and she’s paired with new kid Waleed, who is so shy he can barely talk, let alone present to the class. Marya figures if she can just befriend Waleed, he’ll help her make the best project ever. It’s time for Operation Make a Friend! But how do you make a friend? Play sports? Make jokes? With time running out before the big presentation, Marya worries she’ll never get this Waleed kid to loosen up. But after researching a lot about friendship—and Pakistan—she might be able to save this project yet!"A wonderful addition to any collection, this story offers insights into Pakistani culture and the challenges—and rewards—of making new friends in a new place."-School Library Journal"The book’s strength lies in Faruqi’s ability to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting - Anna Maria Parry

Stitch 16 stunning quilts and patchwork projects based on four underlying “blueprints” while learning skills to create your own original designs.Uncover the mystery of quilt design with Anna Maria’s Blueprint Quilting. Celebrated fiber artist Anna Maria Parry demystifies her seemingly complex patterns and sumptuous color combinations as she breaks down her signature designs into accessible “blueprints,” or underlying structures. This accessible, visually inspiring book features:A behind-the-scenes glimpse into an expert quilt designer’s processFour quilt blueprints and accessible projects for different skill levelsTechniques for intensifying details, adjusting colors, and scaling designs for endless possibilitiesInsight into planning and executing quilting and appliqué techniquesClear illustrations and photography for an inspiring and informative experienceQR codes linked to videos that further illuminate important techniquesWith easy-to-follow projects and insightful techniques for all levels of quilters, Anna Maria’s Blueprint Quilting will empower your quilting journey as you infuse your creations with the beauty and inspiration found within Parry’s extraordinary designs.

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The Ghoul in the School - Marcus Rashford, Alex Falase-Koya

Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School!From #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford comes another exciting adventure full of fantastic friendships, high-stakes mysteries and strange goings-on! Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, it''s the perfect book for children aged 8-11.There’s something strange going on at school . . .The Breakfast Club Investigators haven''t managed to solve a mystery in months and Marcus is worried that the group is going to break up! So when the captain of the school basketball team comes to ask for their help, Marcus knows this might just be the Investigator''s last chance to prove themselves.The basketball team have had a streak of bad luck, and Marcus and his mates are sure there''s more going on than meets the eye. As the mystery deepens and they uncover one surprising clue after another, they discover that someone – or something – has cursed the basketball team! Can Marcus and his friends solve the mystery in time?

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Anna and the Black Knight - Fynn

Though her short life was vividly presented in Mister God, This is Anna, its huge success led to Fynn being inundated to write more about his experiences with her. Anna and the Black Knight introduces us to Mister John, a veteran of World War I and local schoolmaster, who was to have a profound effect on Anna. Anna's astonishing capacity for looking at things from fresh perspectives, and her fascination with mathematics and Mister God, stands her in good stead as her life is opened up to new things, such as school, priests and motor cars. This sequel also includes the full text of Anna’s Book, reproductions of her own letters and writings. Her artless and transparent conversations speak to the heart and are recorded using her own unique and colourful spellings. The book is again illustrated throughout with Papas’s unequalled drawings.

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Lifelong Learning (with bonus article "The Right Mindset for Success" with Carol Dweck) - Dweck Carol, Marcus Buckingham, Harva

Create and sustain a culture of learning.If you read nothing else on learning, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We''ve combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you keep your skills fresh and relevant, support continuous improvement on your team, and prepare everyone in the organization to thrive over the long term.This book will inspire you to:Cultivate relentless curiosityMagnify your strengths and make yourself indispensableNurture a growth mindset in yourself and othersDeliver actionable feedback to help every employee excelTransform today''s failure into tomorrow''s successReimagine your employee-development programBuild a learning organizationThis collection of articles includes "Learning to Learn," by Erika Andersen; "Making Yourself Indispensable," by John H. Zenger, Joseph R. Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger; "Find the Coaching in Criticism," by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; "Teaching Smart People How to Learn," by Chris Argyris; "The Feedback Fallacy," by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall; "The Leader as Coach," by Herminia Ibarra and Anne Scoular; "Strategies for Learning from Failure," by Amy C. Edmondson; "Learning in the Thick of It," by Marilyn Darling, Charles Parry, and Joseph Moore; "Is Yours a Learning Organization?" by David A. Garvin, Amy C. Edmondson, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bo-Katan Kryze Elektronická helma ze série Star Wars The Black Series (5010993959754)

Doplněk ke kostýmu - helma, pohyblivý a se světelnými efekty, bílá a modrá barva, materiálem je plast, na 1 1,5V AAA/LR03 baterii Elektronická helma Hasbro ze série Star Wars The Black Series převtělí děti do postavy Bo-Katan Kryze. Nabízí vysoce kvalitní zpracování a realistické detaily jako skutečná helma ze ságy Star Wars. Vybavená je sklápěcím dálkoměrem s blikajícími LED diodami a osvětleným průhledovým displejem. S elektronickou helmou Hasbro se budou moci děti vydat do každé galaktické akce. Klíčové vlastnosti elektronické helmy ze série Star Wars The Black Series Bo-Katan KryzeElektronická helma určená pro fanoušky Star WarsDěti se díky ní převtělí do postavy Bo-Katan KryzeNabízí vysoce kvalitní zpracování a realistické detailyVybavená je sklápěcím dálkoměrem s blikajícími LED diodamiElektronická helma Hasbro disponuje osvětleným průhledovým displejemBarevné provedení: šedo-bílo-modré

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The Beast Beyond the Fence - Marcus Rashford

Dive into an exciting and mysterious adventure full of fun-filled friendships, fantastical creatures and incredible investigations by the #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford!Inspired by Marcus’s own experiences growing up, The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence is the first fiction book by the England International footballer and child-poverty campaigner. Written with children''s author Alex Falase-Koya it''s packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, making it the perfect book for children aged 8-11.There''s something fishy going on at school . . .When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he knows he''s never getting it back. Nothing that goes over that wall ever comes back. But when Marcus gets a mysterious note inviting him to join the Breakfast Club Investigators, he is soon pulled into an exciting adventure with his new mates Stacey, Lise and Asim to find out what is lurking on the other side of the fence – and get his football back!Perfect for reluctant readers, don''t miss the Breakfast Club Investigators next adventure in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School!''Breakfast Club guaranteed I had the best possible start to my day and welcomed me with open arms. It wasn’t ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Phantom Thief - Marcus Rashford

Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back and better than ever, just in time for a brand new investigation!The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Phantom Thief is the third book in an exciting mystery series by England International footballer, child food-poverty campaigner and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE, inspired by Marcus''s own experiences growing up! Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, it is it the perfect book for children aged 8-11.A mysterious figure is stealing from clubs all over Rutherford High! The only clue is a strange calling card left at the scene of the crime . . .When the thief strikes just as Art Club is getting ready for a big show, everyone is worried the exhibition will be cancelled. As suspicion falls on one of the Breakfast Club Investigators, Marcus and friends must race against time to find the stolen painting and unmask the true thief before it''s too late!

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The Treasure Hunt Monster - Marcus Rashford

Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back in another exciting adventure full of fantastic friendships, high-stakes mysteries and strange goings-on!There''s something strange going on at school. . .When a treasure hunt is announced at Rutherford School, Marcus teams up with his friends to win. But an otherworldly monster is set on spoiling their fun! It’s up to the Breakfast Club Investigators to use clues from a series of comic books to uncover the truth. But what happens when reality is stranger than fiction?In one of their hardest cases yet, failing to solve the mystery just isn’t an option.The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Treasure Hunt Monster is the fourth book in the exciting mystery series from England International footballer Marcus Rashford MBE. Written with Alex Falase-Koya and packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, this is the perfect book for children aged 8-11.

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The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide - J.R. Ward

Prepare to enter the dark, passionate world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood and get up close and personal with each of the Brothers. You''ll find insider information on the Brotherhood and interviews with your favourite characters, including a heartbreaking conversation with Tohrment and Wellsie, conducted three weeks before she was killed by lessers. You''ll discover deleted scenes in addition to exciting material from the J. R. Ward message boards and the answers to questions about the series posed by readers. You''ll learn what it''s like for J. R. Ward to write each instalment of the series and, in a fascinating twist, you''ll read an interview with the author - conducted by the Brothers themselves.

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The Lock-In: An Anthology of Short Stories - Black Tony

This thrilling anthology of crime fiction stories by the eight-times Crime Writers' Association (CWA) Dagger nominated author of the Gus Dury series includes 'The Ringer', which was performed on stage by Outlander star, Brian Larkin and 'The Holy Father', a hilarious retelling of the nativity, set on a Scottish housing scheme, and 'Stone Ginger', a fast-paced London noir heist. AUTHOR: Tony Black is an award-winning journalist and the author of some of the most critically-acclaimed British crime fiction of recent times. Acclaimed titles include 'The Storm Without' (the first Doug Michie crime thriller) and the Gus Dury series 'Paying for It', 'Gutted, 'Loss' and 'Long Time Dead'.

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Around the Way Girls 12 - Marcus Weber, Treasure Hernandez

Caught Between a Good Boy and Bad Boy by Treasure Hernandez: Kiesha Simmons is that girl. She graduated top of her high school class and was captain of her step team. She''s about to start college at Howard University and is presently doing an internship with the top realtor in her city. She''s had a good life so far, but there''s one thing she has to do before she takes off for college in the fall - and that''s lose her virginity. She just has to decided who is going go to be the lucky guy: her boss''s son or the local thug rapper. Lost and Found by Marcus Weber: Maria Santiago is on her way from Albany, New York, to Atlanta, Georgia, when her Greyhound bus stops over for a two-hour layover at the Port Authority in Manhattan. She takes a stroll through the city and accidentally witnesses a drug deal going bad. All the men are killed, and Maria scoops up the briefcase full of drugs and a gun, making her way back to the bus station and back on her bus. Arriving in Atlanta, she finds that her grandmother is about to lose her house, and Maria ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Unearthing The Secret Garden - McDowell Marta

Marta McDowell returns with a beautiful, gift-worthy account of how plants and gardening deepy inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of the beloved children's classic The Secret Garden. Marta McDowell has revealed the many ways gardening has inspired some of our most cherished authors, including Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. In her latest, she does the same with Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of the classic children's book The Secret Garden. Unearthing The Secret Garden starts by chronicling Frances Hodgson Burnett's childhood and early life, with a focus on her growing interest in gardens and her development as a writer. McDowell also shares details of three gardens Hodgson Burnett created in Kent, Long Island, and Bermuda. A guide to the plants featured in The Secret Garden will delight gardeners. And in a unique addition, McDowell transcribes Hodgson Burnett's delightful essay, "In the Garden," which was published shortly after her death. AUTHOR: Marta McDowell lives, gardens, and writes in Chatham, New Jersey. She consults for public gardens and private clients, writes and lectures on gardening topics, and teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden, where she studied landscape design. Her particular interest is in authors ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Grifter's Club : Trump, Mar-a-Lago, and the Selling of the Presidency

An astonishing look inside the gilded gates of Mar-a-Lago, the palatial resort where President Trump conducts government business with little regard for ethics, security, or even the law.Donald Trump''s opulent Palm Beach club Mar-a-Lago has thrummed with scandal since the earliest days of his presidency. Long known for its famous and wealthy clientele, the resort''s guest list soon started filling with political operatives and power-seekers. Meanwhile, as Trump re-branded Mar-a-Lago "the Winter White House" and began spending weekends there, state business spilled out into full view of the club''s members, and vast sums of taxpayer money and political donations began flowing into its coffers, and into the pockets of the president. The Grifter''s Club is a breakthrough account of the impropriety, intrigue, and absurdity that has been on display in the place where the president is at his most relaxed. In these pages, a team of prizewinning Miami Herald journalists reveal the activities and motivations of the strange array of charlatans and tycoons who populate its halls. Some peddle influence, some seek inside information, and some just want to soak up the feeling of unfettered access to the world''s most powerful leaders. With the drama of an expose and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Fintastical Tales of Mari A. Fisch #2: Dare to Care - Monica Brown

ItÂ’s a double dare! Mari A. Fisch, mermaid princess and 256th daughter of King Triton, the ruler of the seas, is sent on land to learn why humans behave the weird ways that they do. When her best friend, Stevie, dares Mari to ride a super-scary roller coaster, Mari learns that sometimes you have to be brave to have fun. But when StevieÂ’s dares start going too far, Mari must choose between betraying what she believes in or letting down her only friend.It''s the second title in an all-new chapter book series from award-winning childrenÂ’s book author Monica Brown. With black-and-white illustrations on every page, milestone markers throughout, and craft-making activities at the end of each book, Fintastical Tales is the perfect series for any emergent or reluctant reader!

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Maria in the Moon - Louise Beech

A devastating flood reawakens a young woman’s buried childhood memories … with life-changing results. A dark, warmly funny and deeply moving novel from the bestselling author of How To Be Brave and The Lion Tamer Who Lost.***LoveReading Book of the Year******Longlisted for the Not the Booker Prize***''Part psychological thriller, part love story and fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine will love it'' Red Magazine‘Storytelling at its finest, Louise Beech is a beguiling wordsmith. Prepare to be hooked’ Amanda Prowse‘Beautifully constructed, laugh-out-loud funny in places, achingly sad in others, I completely fell in love’ John Marrs______________‘Like a cold spider, the memory stirred in my head and spun an icy web about my brain. Someone else crawled in. I remembered’Thirty-on-year-old Catherine Hope has a great memory. But she can’t remember everything. She can’t remember her ninth year. She can’t remember when her insomnia started. And she can’t remember why everyone stopped calling her Catherine-Maria.With a promiscuous past, and licking her wounds after a painful breakup, Catherine wonders why she resists anything approaching real love. But when she loses her home to the devastating deluge of 2007 and volunteers at Flood Crisis, a devastating memory emerges … and changes everything.Dark, poignant and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An Analysis of C.L.R. James's The Black Jacobins - Nick Broten

Today we take it for granted that history is much more than the story of great men and the elites from which they spring. Other forms of history – the histories of gender, class, rebellion and nonconformity – add much-needed context and color to our understanding of the past. But this has not always been so. In CLR James’s The Black Jacobins, we have one of the earliest, and most defining, examples of how ‘history from below’ ought to be written. James''s approach is based on his need to resolve two central problems: to understand why the Haitian slave revolt was the only example of a successful slave rebellion in history, and also to grasp the ways in which its history was intertwined with the history of the French Revolution. The book''s originality, and its value, rests on its author''s ability to ask and answer productive questions of this sort, and in the creativity with which he proved able to generate new hypotheses as a result. As any enduring work of history must be, The Black Jacobins is rooted in sound archival research – but its true greatness lies in the originality of James''s approach.

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The Commune - Marios Chakkas

The final novel by Marios Chakkas, one of GreeceÂ’s most well-known and evocative writers.A legend in his home country of Greece but virtually unknown abroad, The Commune is the final work of Marios Chakkas, composed in the months preceding his early death in 1972. Chakkas was born under the Fascist regime and reared as a socialist revolutionary, and The Commune is his reckoning with the uncertainty of the past and the madness of the present as the military junta secures its position and the spirit of the socialist insurrection fades. Returning from political exile, Chakkas confronts the decay and ruin of his Athenian neighborhood as he recounts childhood gunfights in the streets, churches filled with asbestos, vanished comrades, and violent squabbles over memorials for executed partisans in his singular voice which swerves from scorching poetic indignation to gallows humor to metaphysical meditation.

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The Fintastical Tales of Mari A. Fisch #1: Mermaid Mission - Monica Brown

Get ready for some mermaid magic!Mermaid princess Mari A. Fisch is on a top secret, superspecial mission: Go on land, become human, and figure out why humans do the weird things they do. Particularly, why do people pollute? But when Mari has traded in her tail for toes, she finds the human world totally confusing! Will Mari be able to complete her mission, save the world undersea, and stay true to herself?ItÂ’s an all-new chapter book series from the award-winning childrenÂ’s book author Monica Brown. With black-and-white illustrations on every page, milestone markers throughout, and craft-making activities at the end of each book, Fintastical Tales is the perfect series for any emergent or reluctant reader!

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The Fintastical Tales of Mari A. Fisch #3: Pet Peeves - Monica Brown

The catÂ’s out of the bag! Mari A. Fisch, mermaid-princess-turned-human-spy, has been sent on land on a mission to protect all EarthÂ’s critters. From ducks to cats and kittens, Mari canÂ’t help but come to the rescue when thereÂ’s an animal in trouble! But after a smelly encounter in the woods, Mari learns a lesson in how to help when it seems like thereÂ’s nothing you can do.It''s the third title in an all-new chapter book series from award-winning childrenÂ’s book author Monica Brown. With black-and-white illustrations on every page, milestone markers throughout, and craft-making activities at the end of each book, Fintastical Tales is the perfect series for any emergent or reluctant reader!

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A A Hero Like No Other (Nintendo and Illumination present The Super Mario Bros. Movie) - Random House

Relive all the fun and action of Nintendo and Illumination present The Super Mario Bros. Movie with this full-color storybook!From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. Featuring Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach, boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color storybook inspired by the film!

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The Rainbow Fish/Bi:libri - Eng/German PB - Pfister Marcus

Nothing is nicer than sharing and giving in this bilingual German edition of the beloved classic by Marcus Pfister!NorthSouth Books is proud to partner with bi:libri in a new line of multilingual children’s books. Launching with bilingual editions of The Rainbow Fish in ten languages, and continuing with more unique titles that address universal themes, such as friendship, tolerance, and finding courage—bringing great stories and second-language learning fun to children around the world.For over twenty-five years the little fish with the sparkling scales, who learned to conquer his vanity, has enchanted children and grown-ups all over the world. A great way to introduce a second language to very young children, be they English- or German-speaking. “Will fascinate preschoolers.”—Booklist “A delightful tale.”—Parade A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AMERICAN BOOKSELLER ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN’S CHOICE Meet Marcus Pfister at www.marcuspfister.ch

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The Black Curriculum Migration - Millie Mensah

Uncover the journeys that define Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of migration stories. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page.In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, learn about how migration has shaped Black British History. Discover how migration has been part of British history right from the start. For example, did you know Black people lived in Britain during Roman times? Or that there was a Black trumpeter in Henry VIII''s court? Find out more in this fascinating guide to Britain''s diverse history.Discover the Black British people who campaigned for the abolition of slavery in the 18th century, like Olaudah Equiano. Find out what brought people to Britain in the 20th century and what life was like for them. Learn how migration is important to Britain''s identity and history, and how it continues today. This book features a foreword from Maro Itoje, bright, bold illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a timeline and glossary of key terms.Explore key stories in Black British History alongside: - Written by Millie Mensah with beautiful and striking illustrations by Camilla ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Camino Ingles and Ruta do Mar - Dave Whitson, Laura Perazzoli

Guidebook to walking the Camino Inglés and Ruta do Mar pilgrim routes in northwest Spain. Describes the 116km Camino Inglés from Ferrol or A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela and the of the 190km Ruta do Mar linking Ribadeo with the Inglés at Ferrol. Includes the 120km Camino Finisterre from Santiago to Finisterre or Muxia.

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The Complete Smudging Handbook - Markus Schirner

A comprehensive guide to smudging with full-color illustrations• Describes 34 spiritual and physical smudging protocols for divination, grounding, improving health, confidence, and dreaming• Offers smudging methods for ritual practice and explains how to properly collect, store, and prepare smudging ingredients• Includes an A–Z catalog of 67 herbs, resins, and woods for smudging, exploring their history and traditional as well as contemporary usesExplore smudging with this comprehensive illustrated guide that offers new and traditional ways to approach this ancient practice.While this book examines the common uses of smudging for protection and energetic cleansing with mainstays like sage, sweetgrass, and frankincense, it also offers unfamiliar and surprising ingredients and applications. The author explains how to smudge with rose petals for acceptance or elder to connect with ancestors. Learn how to ritually prepare mixtures of herbs, resins, and woods for various purposes such as divination, grounding, and approaching new beginnings. Markus details 34 physical and spiritual protocols for smudging rituals to improve overall health, courage and self-confidence, clarity, and lucid dreaming. This guide book will teach you how to prepare for a smudging ritual, choose the appropriate method, and select the right ingredients. Markus also shows how to properly collect, store, and prepare ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nintendo and Illumination present The Super Mario Bros - Michael Moccio

Power up with this deluxe hardcover picture book based on Nintendo and Illumination present The Super Mario Bros. Movie—in theaters April 7, 2023!From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. Featuring Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach, boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color deluxe hardcover picture book illustrated with scenes from the film!

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The Kiss of Death - Marcus Sedgwick

A dark and gothic novel of vampires and 18th Century Venice, filled with mystery and intrigue. A captivating story of love and loss, THE KISS OF DEATH is a stunning companion volume to the bestselling MY SWORDHAND IS SINGING.Peter''s ongoing search for the Shadow Queen leads him to Venice - the fabled city with lapping waterways, crumbling magnificence, dark, twisting alleyways and surprising piazzas. A city whose beauty disguises many ugly secrets. The Shadow Queen is there, gathering strength, recruiting a new army of the Undead for a final confrontation.Marko and Sorrel meet in Venice for the first time. They must uncover the mystery of what has happened both to Sorrel''s father, who is plagued by a strange madness that prevents him from sleeping, and to Marko''s father, a doctor, who has mysteriously gone missing after travelling to Venice to help his old friend . . .

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The Cambridge Companion to Marcus Aurelius' Meditations

The Meditations of the second-century Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is consistently one of the best-selling philosophy books among the general public. Over the years it has also attracted famous admirers, from the Prussian king Frederick the Great to US President Bill Clinton. It continues to attract large numbers of new readers, drawn to its reflections on life and death. Despite this, it is not the sort of text read much by professional philosophers or even, until recently, taken especially seriously by specialists in ancient philosophy. It is a highly personal, easily accessible, yet deceptively simple work. This volume, written by leading experts and aimed at non-specialists, examines the central philosophical ideas in the work and assesses the extent to which Marcus is committed to the philosophy of Stoicism. It also considers how we ought to read this unique work and explores its influence from its first printed publication to today.

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Black Beauty - Anna Sewell

Chiltern Publishing was formed in 2018 with a vision to create the most beautiful classics. Using a perfect mix of tradition and the very latest in printing techniques, 19th Century quality has met 21st Century technology. With wonderfully detailed covers, sparkling gilt edges, creamy pages, and stitched binding they are the most beautiful classics ever published.Black Beauty is a poignant story told from the perspective of a horse, highlighting the mistreatment of animals and advocating for kindness and compassion towards them. The story is narrated as an autobiographical memoir told by the titular horse named Black Beauty—beginning with his carefree days as a foal on an English farm with his mother, to his difficult life pulling cabs in London, to his happy retirement in the country. Along the way, he meets with many hardships and recounts many tales of cruelty and kindness. Each short chapter recounts an incident in Black Beauty''s life containing a lesson or moral typically related to the kindness, sympathy, and understanding treatment of horses, with Sewell''s detailed observations and extensive descriptions of horse behavior.Black Beauty is considered to be one of the first fictional animal autobiographies. Originally meant to be informative literature read by adults on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Black Curriculum Places - Melody Triumph

Learn all about the important places that define Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of crucial sites. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page. In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, learn about the important places that define Black British History. Dive into untold stories and learn what happened when and where. Who was John Edmonstone, where did he live in Edinburgh, and how did he influence Charles Darwin? What can street names tell us about Britain''s links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Who campaigned to Free the Cardiff Three and how did St Pauls Carnival get started?Learn all this and more, with this collection of important stories from Black British history around Britain. This book features a foreword from Darcus Beese, bright, bold illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a timeline and glossary of key terms.Explore key places in Black British History alongside: - Specially commissioned illustrations by Amanda Quartey are warm, fun and colourful.- Empowering tone inspires children to ask questions, and continue their learning beyond the page, thinking about the stories they can discover ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Black History Book - DK

Learn about the most important milestones in Black history in The Black History Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Black History in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Black History Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Black History, with:- Covers the most important milestones in Black and African history- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Black History Book is a captivating introduction to the key milestones in Black History, culture, and society across the globe - from the ancient world to the present, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Explore the rich history of the peoples of Africa and the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Art of Super Mario Odyssey - Nintendo

In October of 2017, Super Mario Odyssey(TM) took the gaming world by storm. Now, discover the art and expertise that went into creating one of Nintendo''s best-loved games! This full-colour hardcover volume clocks in at 368 pages and features concept art, preliminary sketches, and notes from the development team, plus insight into some early ideas that didn''t make it into the game itself! Explore the world of Super Mario Odyssey from every angle, including screen shots, marketing material, and more, to fully appreciate this captivating adventure.

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The Black Joy Project - Kleaver Cruz

NAACP Image Award Finalist for Outstanding Debut AuthorFeaturing 117 full-color photos and eight breathtaking essays on a force that fuels Black life all around the globe, this is Humans of New York meets The Black Book"A patchwork quilt of visually stunning images, captured moments of triumph, antidotes to trauma narratives and rich, ebullient emotional and verbal spice for the soul." – Michael W. Twitty, culinary and cultural historian, and author of The Cooking Gene and Koshersoul"In literature, there are some books that transcend mere pages and ink, becoming essential pieces of cultural expression. One such book poised to make its mark is The Black Joy Project…. This ambitious work breaks new ground." – EssenceBlack Joy is everywhere. From the bustling streets of Lagos to hip-hop blasting through apartment windows in the Bronx. From the wide-open coastal desert of Namibia to the lush slopes of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains. From the thriving tradition of Candomblé in Bahia to the innovative and trendsetting styles of Soweto, and beyond, Black Joy is present in every place that Black people exist. Now—at last—is a one-of-a-kind celebration of this truth and a life-giving testament to one of the most essential forces that fuels Black life: The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Maria and the Plague - Natasha Bacchus-Buschkiel

Years of bad weather and natural disasters have choked Italy’s food supply, and the people of Florence are dying of starvation. Queues for bread are battlegrounds, and young Maria has to fight for her family’s every loaf. Adding to the misery, the Black Plague is rapidly spreading through the country, killing everyone in its path. Maria has already lost her mother and sister. Will she be strong enough to save the rest of her family before it’s too late?

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Black Beauty - Anna Sewell

Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty was an immediate success on its publication in 1877, and has gone on to sell an estimated 50 million copies. Black Beauty is a horse with a fine black coat, a white foot and a silver star on his forehead. Seen through his eyes, the story tells of his idyllic upbringing and the hardship and cruelty he suffers subsequently, before finding security and happiness in a new home. Black Beauty is one of the most popular children’s books ever written. The Exclusives range is now out of print, this title can be found in the Children''s Classics series as 9781853261091

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Black Beauty - Anna Sewell

Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty was an immediate success on its publication in 1877, and has gone on to sell an estimated 50 million copies.Black Beauty is a horse with a fine black coat, a white foot and a silver star on his forehead. Seen through his eyes, the story tells of his idyllic upbringing and the hardship and cruelty he suffers subsequently, before finding security and happiness in a new home.Black Beauty is one of the most popular children’s books ever written.

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The Power of Nuclear - Marco Visscher

From the pilot''s seat in the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, to Chernobyl''s exclusion zone and to the site in Finland where highly radioactive waste will be buried, this is the incredible story of nuclear power.Providing a vivid account of the characters and events that have shaped the world''s most controversial energy source and our thinking around it, The Power of Nuclear weaves politics, culture and technology to explore nuclear power''s past and future.In his quest to disentangle myth from facts, Marco Visscher asks: How dangerous is radiation? What should you do after a nuclear accident? Have nuclear weapons really made the world less safe? And why do some still reject the evidence showing the atom can provide unlimited clean energy, free countries of their dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change?This is an informed look at what we might do with nuclear power - and what nuclear power is doing to us.

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BUMPS IN THE ROAD - a memoir - Maria McErlane

For Maria, navigating life in all its glory has been accompanied by a steady stream of bicycles. No rule book, just a love of the new and a passion for the open road. Maria details a warm and witty, sometimes difficult ride through childhood, friendships, wealth, fame, reinvention, love and loss.

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