Author : John Coy
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 24,26 MB
Release : 2019-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681340081
The story of the past twelve thousand years of Minnesota told from the perspective of the only major waterfall on the Mississippi River, with stunning artwork by Gaylord Schanilec.
Author : Carlotta Walls LaNier
Publisher : One World
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 10,31 MB
Release : 2010-07-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0345511018
“A searing and emotionally gripping account of a young black girl growing up to become a strong black woman during the most difficult time of racial segregation.”—Professor Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School “Provides important context for an important moment in America’s history.”—Associated Press When fourteen-year-old Carlotta Walls walked up the stairs of Little Rock Central High School on September 25, 1957, she and eight other black students only wanted to make it to class. But the journey of the “Little Rock Nine,” as they came to be known, would lead the nation on an even longer and much more turbulent path, one that would challenge prevailing attitudes, break down barriers, and forever change the landscape of America. For Carlotta and the eight other children, simply getting through the door of this admired academic institution involved angry mobs, racist elected officials, and intervention by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was forced to send in the 101st Airborne to escort the Nine into the building. But entry was simply the first of many trials. Breaking her silence at last and sharing her story for the first time, Carlotta Walls has written an engrossing memoir that is a testament not only to the power of a single person to make a difference but also to the sacrifices made by families and communities that found themselves a part of history.
Author : Mike Boon
Publisher : Struik Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,89 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Kayaking
ISBN : 9781770074842
When the stresses of a corporate environment got too much, Mike Boon decided to tackle the 3000 kilometres of the Zambezi River in a kayak. He was in for 100 days of paddling through war-town countryside, boiling rapids and crocodile-infested waters, with the constant reminder that, when times got tough, he was in it alone.
Author : Ray Whaley
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 11,57 MB
Release : 2020-02-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0813065143
When Ray Whaley set out to accomplish his bucket-list goal of kayaking the length of the St. Johns River, it didn’t take long for him to realize he was in over his head. The longest river in Florida, stretching 310 miles between Vero Beach and Jacksonville, the St. Johns had been paddled in its entirety by only a handful of people. Whaley found himself blazing his own trail on an exciting and unexpected adventure. In Journey of a River Walker, Whaley tells the whole story of his experience, from his preparations beforehand to the techniques he learned along the way to his daily escapades and discoveries on the water. Learning from Whaley’s recommendations, along with his mistakes and close calls, readers will gain valuable knowledge that will help them in planning their own paddling trips. Whaley’s journey also highlights the delicate ecosystem of the river and the importance of conserving its environment, raising awareness of the fragile yet critical link between humans and nature. A volume in the series Wild Florida, edited by M. Timothy O’Keefe
Author : Analy Navarro
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 18,53 MB
Release : 2021-06-11
Category :
ISBN : 9780578918969
A tale like no other about Mighty Julia and her quest to find a unique and magical stone that saved her life and gave her a second chance. Along the way, she meets some amazing friends and an Alchemist who joins her on this quest. The story behind the tale: Julia was born with Biliary Atresia, a rare liver disease that affects one in ten thousand babies born in the USA. At only 7 months old, Julia received a life-saving liver transplant from a living donor, her mother.This book is based on Julia's transplant journey and is dedicated to all the resilient children who, like Julia, had to fight for their lives and to the donors who give others a second chance in the most selfless way possible.A portion of all proceeds will be donated to fund Biliary Atresia research and help find a cure for this rare disease.
Author :
Publisher : Marvel
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,83 MB
Release : 2013-01-29
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9780785161684
The first Aesir/Vanir war was the darkest time in Asgard's past ... so dark it was seared from their history books. But now, rebels strike against Asgard, and a second Aesir/Vanir war breaks out! As Surtur's all-consuming fire rages across the nine worlds, Thor and Loki go on the run. Thor hatches an unconventional plan to stop everything burning, while a desperate Loki journeys into the heart of Surtur's fiery kingdom to ...parlay? What vile secret hides at the heart of this new war? Can the All-Mother of Asgardia save the nine realms? And as Thor finds himself trapped in the underworld, the truth about Loki is finally revealed! As Loki's future and past collide ... who will judge a god? COLLECTING: The Mighty Thor 18-22, Journey Into Mystery642-645
Author : Ed Spielman
Publisher :
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,4 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
So many of our fictional heroes, from Tarzan to James Bond, are variations on the superman theme. Here is the true story of a man who realized that myth: Joseph Greenstein, The Mighty Atom. He was a modern-day Samson who could stop bullets and hold back roaring airplanes, a man who rose from the Jewish ghettos of Poland to become the most remarkable strongman of the century.The Spiritual Journey of Joseph L. Greenstein, World's Strongest Man is a fully-documented and illustrated biography that also details the methods Greenstein used to train himself for the impossible. As a vaudeville star, he bit through iron bars, crushed steel spikes in his hands, and held back airplanes tied to his hair. These feats were all the more amazing because he stood only five feet four inches and weighed in at just 145 pounds. But The Mighty Atom had developed his own technique for tapping into the life-force; a technique that encompassed Asian methods of concentration, Jewish mystical writings, and a then-unheard-of vegetarian natural diet. He unlearned the subconscious mechanism that forces us to stop when we think we have reached our physical limits. Each time he broke an iron chain, he revealed the enormous potential of the life-force. That potential exists inside every one of us and, as The Mighty Atom showed, it is within our grasp.
Author : Donna Martini
Publisher :
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 20,79 MB
Release : 2021-07-14
Category :
ISBN : 9780998039220
Second Edition of the original My Mini Book of Mighty Mantras.
Author : Katie Petruzziello
Publisher :
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 36,31 MB
Release : 2021-10-14
Category :
ISBN : 9781736851012
Mila wants to prove to her family that she's a BIG KID! Her plan is to do everything on her own, without asking for help - not even once! She uses her creativity, willpower, and even her new cochlear implant hearing devices, to tackle one big kid activity after another. But when faced with something new that she can't figure out on her own, will Mila finally prove just how mighty she is? Mighty Mila is silly, engaging, and fun for all kids, and contains the message that with imagination, perseverance, and even a little help from others, you can do everything and anything you set your mind and heart on.
Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 12903 pages
File Size : 39,15 MB
Release : 2023-12-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The 'SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Box Set' assembles an unparalleled compendium of works from the pioneers and titans of the science fiction genre. Spanning a variety of literary styles—from the adventurous to the speculative, and the fantastical to the utopian—this collection encompasses the rich diversity that has defined and continuously reinvents science fiction. Unique in its breadth, the anthology invites readers to explore seminal works that have laid the foundations of modern speculative storytelling, including groundbreaking narratives of interstellar exploration, time travel, and alternate realities. The contributing authors, a veritable lexicon of literary virtuosos like Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley, and George Orwell, bring together a tapestry of cultural, philosophical, and scientific insights from their respective epochs. Their collective works reflect the evolution of science fiction as a mirror to society's advancements and anxieties, tracing the genre's roots from gothic novels and romanticism to the dawn of the atomic age and beyond. Their diverse backgrounds and contributions illuminate the anthology's overarching theme: the insatiable human quest for knowledge and the exploration of the unknown. 'Readers of the SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Box Set' are afforded an extraordinary journey through the annals of science fiction. Each page offers an opportunity to witness the evolutionary arc of one of literature's most dynamic genres. The anthology serves not just as a collection of stories, but as an educational resource and a bridge to the dialogue between generations of storytellers. For enthusiasts and newcomers alike, this box set promises endless hours of imaginative thought, challenging one's perceptions of what is possible in the realm of the written word.
