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Dazzling Travis

Author : Hannah Carmona

Publisher : Cardinal Rule Press

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 46,96 MB

Release : 2019-04-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1732841802

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"You're a boy!" the kids exclaim. "You can't play with a doll." But Travis has confidence and no regard for social norms. There are so many things to like all around. No limits or range can hold him down. "I am who I am! There's no boy or girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I'll sparkle and shine." Dresses and armor one day, ballet and basketball the next. Travis sets no limits on what he enjoys doing. But when some of the kids on the playground begin to pick on him, will Travis dull his shine or decide to truly dazzle? This empowering story encourages kids of any gender to challenge the social norm, revealing their true selves. The best book for positively addressing gender stereotypes. Dazzling Travis by Hannah Carmona Dias carries the key message of gender, stereotypes and being different supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book will perfectly round out your home or school library among other stories that focus on confidence and being who you are. Like the work of Alexandra Penfold (All Are Welcome) and Gabi Garcia (I Can Do Hard Things). This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.



Century Girl

Author : Lauren Redniss

Publisher : It Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,60 MB

Release : 2012-01-17

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9780062104885

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The Ziegfeld Follies, Florenz Ziegfeld's stage spectaculars, promised the best performers, the most lavish sets, and the most ravishing girls. Doris Eaton Travis was one of these prized beauties–and, at 14, was chosen as the youngest chorus girl in the Follies. "Mine eyes are yet dim with the luminous beauty of a girl named Doris," one Chicago reviewer wrote. Doris Eaton Travis was the last living Ziegfeld girl. In her 106 years, she performed for presidents and princesses, entertained Gershwin, Lindbergh, and Astaire, starred in silent and talking pictures, bantered with Babe Ruth, offended Henry Ford, outlived six siblings, written a newspaper column, hosted a television show, earned a Phi Beta Kappa degree in history, raised turkeys, and raced horses. In 2010, she performed on Broadway, returned home to Detroit and two weeks later peacefully passed away. Century Girl is a visual tour of this extraordinary woman's journey through life.



Rainbow Boy

Author : Taylor Rouanzion

Publisher : Beaming Books

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 15,39 MB

Release : 2021-01-19

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1506466613

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A story about a boy with a heart too big for one color alone. A little boy attempts to answer one of grown-ups' all-time favorite questions: "What's your favorite color?" But with so many wonderful colors to choose from, he doesn't know how to answer. He loves his pink sparkly tutu, bright red roses, soft yellow baby doll pajamas, and big, orange basketball. How will he ever pick?



Dazzle Ships

Author : Chris Barton

Publisher : Millbrook Press ™

Page : 44 pages

File Size : 27,39 MB

Release : 2017-09-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1512472174

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A visually stunning look at innovative and eye-popping measures used to protect ships during World War I. During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and crazy patterns from bow to stern. Why would anyone put such eye-catching designs on ships? Desperate to protect ships from German torpedo attacks, British lieutenant-commander Norman Wilkinson proposed what became known as dazzle. These stunning patterns and colors were meant to confuse the enemy about a ship's speed and direction. By the end of the war, more than four thousand ships had been painted with these mesmerizing designs. Author Chris Barton and illustrator Victo Ngai vividly bring to life this little-known story of how the unlikely and the improbable became just plain dazzling. "[A] conversational, compelling, and visually arresting story . . ."—starred, Publishers Weekly "Barton's lively text is matched by Ngai's engrossing artwork, which employs dazzle techniques throughout her inventive spreads."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year



Vorpal Blade

Author : John Ringo

Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises

Page : 560 pages

File Size : 38,27 MB

Release : 2007-09-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1618246046

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TO THE STARS¾WITH GUNS AND DUCT TAPE LTC William Weaver, PhD. ("Call me Bill...") and SEAL Chief Miller, the heroes who saved Earth from alien menace in Into the Looking Glass, are back and this time Bill's got hisself a ship! The former SSBN Nebraska has been converted, using mostly shade-tree mechanics and baling wire, into a warp ship, Naval Construction Contract 4144, ready to go where no Adar, SEAL or academic has gone before! Yay for the heroes! But who cares for the poor Security guys, Force Recon Marines who are kept in the dark and fed manure all day That is until they land on an alien planet, get partially wiped out and then load back up again. It's a dog's life in the Space Marines but somebody's got to save the academics and the universe¾at the cost of horrendous casualties. Ranging in topics from the best gun to kill armored space monsters to particle physics to cosmology, Vorpal Blade is a return to the "good old days" of SF when the science problems were fun, the women were smart, tough and beautiful, and the beasts were ugly. The monkeys are out in the space lanes and ready to rock. As soon as they find the duct tape. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).



The Jelly Donut Difference

Author : Maria C Dismondy

Publisher : Cardinal Rule Press

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 17,79 MB

Release : 2020-09-01

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1735345121

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Leah and Dexter are brother and sister but they don't always get along. Will Leah and Dexter learn to put their differences aside and join forces for good? Could small, random acts of kindness in the community really make a big impact for all ages?Find out how the ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story become a delicious testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity. Great book with a GREAT LESSON! &★&★&★&★&★ "Our 2nd grade class loved this book because it taught us a good lesson about being kind. The story was realistic and we thought of ideas of how we could be kind to others. The book taught us about sharing and caring. We recommend this book for all kids to read." – Verified Amazon Review The best book for teaching kindness and empathy. The Jelly Donut Difference by award-winning author Maria Dismondy also carries message of sibling rivalry, the power of community and inclusion. This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.



Dazzling Design

Author : Amanda Nisbet

Publisher : Harry N. Abrams

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 22,30 MB

Release : 2012-09-15

Category : Design

ISBN : 9781584799887

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In this, her first book, Amanda Nisbet turns her attention to the details that make up her vibrant rooms. The book is divided into six sections; Bold Beginnings, Pattern Play, The Magic of the Mix, High Punch Colour, Terrific Texture, and Soothing Style. Also includes a section on rules to be broken and an extensive resource guide.



Rethinking Therapeutic Culture

Author : Timothy Aubry

Publisher : University of Chicago Press

Page : 278 pages

File Size : 33,39 MB

Release : 2015-06-05

Category : History

ISBN : 022625013X

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For the past half century, intellectuals and other critics have lamented America s descent into a therapeutic cultureor in Christopher Lasch s lasting phrase, a culture of narcissism. But is that the case? The essays in this collection take a fresh look at therapeutic culture and its critiques. Rather than a cesspool of self-involvement, therapeutic culture may instead be a productive and meaningful way that people negotiate with issues of culture, society, race, gender, and identity. Most important, the editors and contributors grapple with the historically and socially constructed nature of therapeutic culture and its influence. With its dazzling array of contributors and perspectives, this is a book worth getting off the couch for."



It'll Be Irie

Author : Donn Swaby

Publisher : Cardinal Rule Press

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 44,27 MB

Release : 2023-07-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN :

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Raymond can't wait to move to America. He is determined to be the most American American ever! But when he gets to his new school his Jamaican roots show through and he must figure out how to be the most Raymond Raymond ever. It'll Be Irie shows the challenges and discomfort of crossing cultures from both sides. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to give the little ones in their life the gift of celebrating who they are and learning to share their culture with others. ~ Readers' Favorite It'll Be Irie by Donn Swaby is a fantastic way to teach kids about crossing cultures - loved seeing Raymond's home culture play



Forgotten Promises

Author : Miguel Bustos

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 27,1 MB

Release : 2015-11-11

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1514421801

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When Arthurs true heir follows him to Avalon, he doesnt go alone. He takes with him his closest friends and champions, the Night Angels. Instead of a haven, they find themselves in a broken world full of magic, danger, and tyrants. They set out to find a new home and a new destiny for themselves. When they discover that their new home is on the verge of being lost to a warlord, they move to stop him, even though theyre not a match for him or his armies. Death comes for us all and the Night Angels have never been ones to hide from an old friend.