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By Mitchell Symons. 2015
Did you know that ‘Almost’ is the longest word in the English language with all of its letters in alphabetical…
order ? Or that ‘Stewardesses’ is the longest word you can type solely with your left hand? Or that fireflies aren’t actually flies, they’re beetles? From information about words and their uses, to useful lists of things you never knew had names, palindromes, famous lines from literature and film, bizarre test answers and more, The Weird World of Words is bursting with truly oddball facts about words and language—and will have you hooked from the very first page.By Celeste Davidson Mannis. 2006
The beloved plays of Shakespeare are still produced everywhere, yet the life of the world's most famous playwright remains largely…
a mystery. Young Will left the town of Stratford to pursue theatre in London, where his work eventually thrived and made him a famous and wealthy man. Celeste Davidson Mannis puts together the pieces of Shakespeare's life and work for young readers.By Catherine Reef. 1996
John Steinbeck wrote about life in America from the early twentieth century through the turbulent 1960s. A natural storyteller, Steinbeck…
combined firsthand experience, direct observation, and his belief in human goodness in stories that show deep feeling for common, working people. Whether describing displaced Dust Bowl farmers in his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Grapes of Wrath; Mexican Americans in Tortilla Flat; or the colorful denizens of Monterey's Cannery Row, he created characters and events that are part of the nation's cultural and historical heritage. In search of stories to tell, Steinbeck traveled America's farm roads and highways, explored Mexico and Europe, and got to know migrant workers, soldiers, presidents, and a king. He wrote about a variety of subjects in many forms: novels, short stories, plays, film scripts, and newspaper and magazine articles. But John Steinbeck always wrote with a keen interest in Americans and their world, and with the same purpose: "My whole work drive has been aimed at making people understand each other." This fascinating biography interweaves Steinbeck's experiences and excerpts from his writings, highlighting his skillful transformation of significant historical and social events into classics of American literature. Photographs of the writer, his subjects, and the America they experienced make John Steinbeck a vivid chronicle of an important modern author and an extraordinary time in history.By Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm. 2002
The tale of 'Cinderella' is told wherever stories are still read aloud and everyone is familiar with 'Rapunzel' and 'The…
Golden Goose', but who has heard all the wonderful stories collected by the Brothers Grimm? Well, here's your chance, for within these covers you will find every one of their 210 tales, in all their enchantment and rapture, terror and wisdom, tragedy and beauty.By Ben Schoen, Emerson Spartz. 2009
HARRY POTTER DIDN'T DIE.The seventh and final book is out, but fans still fiercely debate the many controversial issues left…
unresolved. Now, the experts at MuggleNet.com argue passionately about what really happened and what should have happened.*Would the series be stronger if Harry hadn't survived?*Should we pity Voldemort or hate him?*Is Severus Snape really a hero?*Should J.K. Rowling have left Dumbledore's gay sexual orientation a secret?*Did Harry actually die in Deathly Hallows?*Were the Slytherins too demonized, the Hufflepuffs too lame, and the Gryffindors too glorified?*Should J.K.R. write more Harry Potter novels or go out on top?By Carl Sandburg, Paul Bacon. 2000
By Kelly Pucci. 2018
This true crime biography details the remarkable rise of the 19th century mob boss who ran Chicago from the streets to…
the mayor&’s office. Michael Cassius McDonald arrived in Chicago as a teenage gambler and scam artist who quickly hustled his way into running the city through its criminal underworld. Long before the reign of Al Capone, McDonald was Chicago&’s original mob boss. He procured presidential pardons, fixed juries, stuffed mayoral ballot boxes, and operated the city's most popular—and most crooked—gambling parlor. But McDonald also maintained a reputation as a decent man. He was a philanthropist who befriended Clarence Darrow, promoted the World's Fair, ran the Chicago Globe newspaper—where he employed Theodore Dreiser—and funded the Lake Street L. Meanwhile, he had multiple marriages mired in love triangles and murder trials. His remarkable story comes to life in this.This reference guide documents white-collar crimes by individuals and businesses over the past 150 years, offering the most comprehensive array…
of documents and interpretations available. From Gilded Age railroad scandals to the muckraking period and from the Savings and Loan debacle to corporate fallout during the recent economic meltdown, some individuals and companies have chosen to take the low road to achieve "the American dream." While these offenders throughout modern history may have lacked ethics, morals, or good judgment, they certainly were not wanting in terms of creativity. White-Collar and Corporate Crime: A Documentary and Reference Guide traces the fascinating history of white-collar and corporate criminal behavior from the 1800s through the 2010 passage of the Dodd-Frank financial reform measure. Author Gilbert Geis scrutinizes more than a century of episodes involving corporate corruption and other self-serving behaviors that violate antitrust laws, bribery statutes, and fraud laws. The various attempts made by authorities to rein in greed and the methods employed by wrongdoers to evade these controls are also discussed and evaluated.By We Need Diverse Books, Dk. 2022
Discover your next read with this carefully curated list from We Need Diverse Books. Check out 100 must-read books to try…
before you're 12! Packed with reviews, recommendations, and exclusive author interviews, The Reading Adventure: 100 Books To Check Out Before You're 12 will inspire young readers to discover a diverse range of books beyond the curriculum. From mystery to autobiography, the book is organised by genre, so you can jump to the section that interests you the most. Each entry has a key theme box so you can immediately see if the book is something you'll enjoy. Helpful signposts lead readers to another book the author thinks they'll enjoy. Hidden gems, award-winners, classics, and current bestsellers are brought to life by vibrant illustrations. There's truly something for everyone!Vibrant and educational, you can explore:- 15 exclusive author interviews, including Jason Reynolds, Meg Medina and Linda Sue Park.- Organized by genre and theme, so the reader can find a book based on their interests.- Discover 100 book recommendations aimed at 7-12 year olds with vibrant and fun illustrations.- Running categories organized by interest and theme.- Endmatter includes writing activities, and an index.- Bold original illustrations by a range of artists bring the books to life.Developed in collaboration with We Need Diverse Books - a non-profit with a mission to create a world where everyone can find themselves in the pages of a book - young readers can explore a variety of awe-inspiring and thought-provoking books, with titles including: High Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson, A Kind of Spark, by Elle McNicoll, From The Mixed Up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg, Front Desk by Kelly Yang, and many more. Ideal for caregivers and gift givers of both voracious and reluctant readers within the 7-12 age group, as well as caregivers of neurodivergent children, children with a disability, and children of color seeking greater representation in literature.By Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Léna Roy. 2018
This middle-grade biography explores the life and works of Madeleine L'Engle —written by her granddaughters.This elegant and insightful biography of…
Madeleine L’Engle (1918–2007) was written by her granddaughters, Charlotte Jones Voiklis and Léna Roy. Using never-before-seen archival materials that include photographs, poems, letters, and journal entries from when Madeleine was a child until just after the publication of her classic, A Wrinkle in Time, her granddaughters weave together an in-depth and unique view of the famous writer. It is a story of overcoming obstacles—a lonely childhood, financial insecurity, and countless rejections of her writing—and eventual triumph. Becoming Madeleine will speak not only to fans of the icon’s work, but also to anyone interested in writing.This title has Common Core connections.By Richard Marcus, Natalie Buczynsky, Jonathan Shelnutt. 2011
DELVE INTO THE WORLD OF THE OLYMPIANSIn the ancient world, the gods and their heroic half-blood children were legendary. Now…
in the modern world, they regain their glory in the pages of Rick Riordan's captivating novels. Providing everything you'll need to become a Hero of Olympus, the book looks back at the stories of Percy Jackson while exploring how Riordan hints at but keeps readers guessing what's in a store for Jason, Piper and Leo.In this handy companion, the Olympic gods are fully detailed, from origin and family relationships to famous tales and an expressive illustration, including:Zeus * Hera * Poseidon * Athena * Apollo * AphroditeThe vast array of other gods and fantastical creatures are also cataloged:* Atlas who literally carries the weight of the world on his shoulders* Kronos a Titan who swallows his newborn children* Persephone a kidnapped goddess who becomes queen of the Underworld* Minotaur a half-bull, half-man imprisoned in a labyrinth* Hydra a poisonous serpent who grows two heads when one is severed* Sirens deadly nymphs whose irresistibly beautiful singing lures sailors to their doomIMPORTANT NOTE TO READERS: This book is an independent and unauthorized fan publication.By Walter Milton. 2020
Black History 365 is an educational entity whose purpose is to create cutting-edge resources that invite students, educators, and other…
readers to become critical thinkers, compassionate listeners, fact-based, respectful communicators and action-oriented solutionists.