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Encyclopedia of Black folklore and humor
By Henry D Spalding, Henry D. Spalding. 1990
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Folklore, fables and fairy talesHumour
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This comprehensive, landmark collection of African-American wit and humor was originally published in 1972. It includes folktales, jokes, song, poetry,…
and recipes that reflect 350 years of the African-American presence in the colonies and states of the nation. Each of the seven sections opens with an introduction that provides historical, social, or cultural contextThe ten golden rules of leadership: classical wisdom for modern leaders
By Panos Mourdoukoutas, M. A. Soupios, Michael A Soupios, M. Soupios. 2015
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Folklore, fables and fairy talesBusiness and economics, Self help
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Political philosopher Soupios and economist Mourdoukoutas distill the writings of classical philosophers--including Thales, Plato, Aristotle, and Hesiod--into ten rules for…
leadership. They discuss the meanings behind each of the rules--such as Know Thyself, Always Embrace the Truth, and Character Is Destiny--and ways to relate them to business. 2015Gulliver in Lilliput
By Margaret Hodges. 1995
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Classic fiction, Fantasy, Folklore, fables and fairy tales, General fictionHumour
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On a voyage in the South Seas, an Englishman finds himself shipwrecked in Lilliput, a land where the people are only six inches high. For grades 3-6. 1995
Squids will be squids: fresh morals, beastly fables
By Jon Scieszka. 1998
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Fantasy, Folklore, fables and fairy tales, Humourous fictionSocial issues, Humour
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Eighteen modern fables with fresh morals about bossy, sneaky, funny, annoying, "dim-bulb" people--all disguised as animals to avoid hurting anyone's…
feelings. Topics include homework, using the telephone on the right occasion, friendship, and dinner-table talk. For grades 3-6