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Little Leaders: Bold Women In Black History (Vashti Harrison)
By Vashti Harrison. 2017
This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed…
the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams. Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the irresistible board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History. Among these women, you'll find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come.Levon: From Down in the Delta to the Birth of The Band and Beyond
By Sandra B. Tooze. 2020
A dazzling, epic biography of Levon Helm––the beloved, legendary drummer and singer of the Band. He sang the anthems of…
a generation: "The Weight," "Up on Cripple Creek," and "Life Is a Carnival." Levon Helm's story––told here through sweeping research and interviews with close friends and fellow musicians––is the rollicking story of American popular music itself. In the Arkansas Delta, a young Levon witnessed "blues, country, and gospel hit in a head-on collision," as he put it. The result was rock 'n' roll. As a teenager, he joined the raucous Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks, then helped merge a hard-driving electric sound with Bob Dylan's folk roots, and revolutionized American rock with the Band. Helm not only provided perfect "in the pocket" rhythm and unforgettable vocals, he was the Band's soul. Levon traces a rebellious life on the road, from being booed with Bob Dylan to the creative cauldron of Big Pink, the Woodstock Festival, world tours, The Last Waltz, and beyond with the man Dylan called "one of the last true great spirits of my or any other generation." Author Sandra B. Tooze digs deep into what Helm saw as a devastating betrayal by his closest friend, Band guitarist Robbie Robertson––and Levon's career collapse, his near bankruptcy, and the loss of his voice due to throat cancer in 1997. Yet Helm found success in an acting career that included roles in Coal Miner's Daughter and The Right Stuff. Regaining his singing voice, he made his last decade a triumph, opening his barn to the Midnight Rambles and earning three Grammys. Cancer finally claimed his life in 2012. Levon is a penetrating, skillfully told tale of a music legend from Southern cotton fields to global limelight.Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
By Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. 2021
On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books! "Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are…
delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people. The bold artwork adds impact to the compelling text." (Kirkus starred review)"The prose is reminiscent of an inspirational speech (“Everyone’s path looks different”), with a message of service that includes fun biographical facts, such as her love of Bruce Lee. Pawis-Steckley (who is Ojibwe Woodland) contributes boldly lined and colored digital illustrations, inflected with Native symbols and bold colors. A hopeful and accessible picture book profile." (Publishers Weekly)"Affecting picture-book autobiography" (The Horn Book Review)This picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she’d be in Congress. And she never thought she’d be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn’t win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. But here’s the thing: Everyone’s path looks different and everyone’s path has obstacles. And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids’ path to Congress.Beautifully illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe Woodland artist, this powerful autobiographical picture book teaches readers to use their big voice and that everyone deserves to be seen—and heard!The back matter includes information about the Ho-Chunk written by former Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer, an artist note, and an inspiring letter to children from Sharice Davids.Billy Connolly's Route 66: The Big Yin on the Ultimate American Road Trip
By Billy Connolly. 2011
Britain's best-loved comedian hits the most famous highway in the world on an unforgettable journey.Billy Connolly, music-lover, biker, and scourge…
of the beige and bland the world over, has dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66 since he heard Chuck Berry belting out one of the greatest rock 'n' roll records of all time. And now he's finally had the chance to do it, travelling every mile on his custom-made trike in search of the real America that can still be found beyond the nation's freeways.Taking in both the essential icons and the hidden gems of the 'Mother Road', Billy also meets up with plenty of the memorable characters who call it home. With his instinct for a good story, and the infectious enthusiasm that has made him our most engaging national treasures, Billy Connolly is the ultimate guide to the ultimate road trip.ridiculous/hilarious/terrible/cool: a year in an american high school
By Elisha Cooper. 2008
Elisha Cooper spent a year hanging out at a Chicago high school- listening, watching, questioning, and sketching the students. He…
followed eight kids in particular, mostly seniors, through their entire year, and by telling their specific stories-of classes, extra-curriculars, friends, romances, and family-he gives us a more general picture of what it's like to be a high school student today. Part documentary, part soap opera, part sketchbook, this is an eye-opening, thoroughly entertaining account-one that will appeal equally to readers who are looking forward to high school and those who are looking back.Faça seus próprios condimentos - Receitas fabulosas, sabores frescos e estilo de vida saudável
By Amber Richards, Antonio Jorge Santos. 2015
Não use condimentos de baixa qualidade, super processados e caros nas suas refeições! Obras primas da culinária para as mesas…
de jantar da sua família. De refeições à lanches, Você encontrará centenas de receitas para sabores frescos e estilo de vida saudável neste lindo ebook! Os resultados são óbvios: Alto nível de sabor para as suas papilas gustativas e aguçar a sua criatividade, sem química ou efeitos colaterais dos condimentos industrializados. Você trabalha muito na cozinha, porque usar condimentos que sabotam a sua paixão de preparar alimento com amor?Getting Started with Soldering not only teaches new makers and experimenters the core principles of soldering, it also functions as…
an excellent reference and resource for beginners and more advanced makers alike. The book guides readers through the fundamentals of soldering, explains the tools and materials, demonstrates proper techniques, and shows how to fix mistakes or broken connections. It even includes guidance on more advanced techniques such as surface-mount soldering for electronics. From choosing the right soldering iron to making perfect connections, readers will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to form a strong foundation for a lifetime of making.Soldering is a core concept in making, electronics prototyping, and home repairsThe many different types of soldering -- requiring different materials and tools -- are explained with easy-to-follow instructionsFull-color photographs and illustrations throughout create a visually engaging format for learningPricing and technical considerations help readers select the best tools for their budgets and needsTroubleshooting guidelines show how to repair solder connections that have failed from improper technique or from ageAquaponia em Casa
By João Campos Monteiro, Amber Richards. 2014
Descrição do livro: Já alguma vez se perguntou o que é a aquaponia? Será que é viável para o espaço…
de que dispõe? Este livro dá-lhe uma visão geral desta técnica para o ajudar a responder a estas perguntas e muito mais. A aquaponia é a ciência revolucionária onde as plantas são cultivadas em água em vez de solo. Esta água é também utilizada no cultivo de peixes. Os resíduos produzidos pelos peixes ou outras criaturas aquáticas do viveiro fornecem nutrientes às plantas, que por sua vez purificam a água. A aquaponia, quando montada corretamente, pode ser autossustentável e ter um ambiente saudável para peixes e plantas. A aquaponia em casa é um guia para iniciantes deste hobby. Neste livro são-lhe dados os princípios básicos para esta forma maravilhosa e emocionante de cultivo. Nele encontrará informações sobre os componentes de que necessita e formas de construir o seu próprio sistema de aquaponia, que lhe fornece saudável peixe fresco e deliciosos legumes durante todo o ano. Faça o download da sua cópia agora.Haz Tus Propios Aceites Esenciales De Plantas
By Marcela Gutiérrez Bravo, Amber Richards. 2014
Aprende sobre los beneficios que usar aceites esenciales puede brindarte a tí y a tu familia. Haciendo los tuyos propios…
de plantas y hierbas accesibles, puedes ahorrar dinero y asegurar que tus aceites son frescos. Descubre recetas únicas y mezclas naturals para diversos problemas de salud,A lo largo de la historia los aceites han y continuarán teniendo roles en el tratamiento de males como:Resfriado y gripe,artritis, insomnio, sistema inmune débil, bronquitis, acné, cortadas, fatiga, problemas digestivos, presión alta y ¡muchos más!42 Leckere Rezepte, die Lust auf Limonade machen!
By Amber Richards, Maria Theresia Geyer. 2016
Egal, ob Sie einen entspannenden Abend mit durchdringenden Zitrusaromen genießen oder an einem heißen Nachmittag ein großes, erfrischendes Glas klassische…
Limonade schlürfen möchten - dieses Buch enthält 42 leckere Limonaden-Rezepte, um Ihren Durst zu löschen! Machen Sie sich die reinigende Wirkung von gänzlich natürlichem Zitronensaft mit kreativen Rezepten zunutze, an denen die ganze Familie Freude haben wird, die sich perfekt zur Bewirtung von Gästen eignen und die einem traditionellen beliebten Getränk einen ganz besonderen Touch verleihen. Entdecken Sie die gesundheitlichen Vorteile und die heilsamen Antioxidantien in frischen Limonaden und heißen Zitronengetränken, die Sie das ganze Jahr über genießen können. Sie können nicht nur Ihren Durst löschen, sondern auch zur Linderung von Halsschmerzen beitragen und dem Immunsystem einen schnellen Boost verleihen, um Erkältungen und grippale Infekte abzuwehren. Genießen Sie vielfältige Varianten - von heilsamen Getränken mit Gewürz- und Kräuteraroma bis hin zu leckeren Limonaden mit Fruchtgeschmack. Erfreuen Sie sich mit jedem Rezept, das Sie ausprobieren, am kühlen und erfrischenden Geschmack natürlicher Zitronen. Laden Sie jetzt Ihr Buch herunter und entdecken Sie Ihr nächstes neues Lieblingsgetränk.Dyes and Pigments
By Ahmet Gürses, Metin Açıkyıldız, Kübra Güneş, M. Sadi Gürses. 2016
In this book the authors go back to basics to describe the structural differences between dyes and pigments, their mechanisms…
of action, properties and applications. They set the scene by explaining the reasons behind these differences and show how dyes are predominately organic compounds that dissolve or react with substrates, whereas pigments are (predominantly) finely ground inorganic substances that are insoluble and therefore have a different mode of coloring. They also describe the role of functional groups and their effect on dyeing ability, contrasting this with the way in which pigments cause surface reflection (or light absorption) depending on their chemical and crystalline structure and relative particle size. The book explores the environmental impact of dyes in a section that covers the physical, chemical, toxicological, and ecological properties of dyes and how these are used to assess their effect on the environment and to estimate whether a given product presents a potential hazard. Lastly, it assesses how, in addition to their traditional uses in the textile, leather, paper, paint and varnish industries, dyes and pigments are indispensable in other fields such as microelectronics, medical diagnostics, and in information recording techniques.Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays
By Robert Louis Stevenson.
The celebrated Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson arranged for his friend the art historian Sidney Colvin to select and organise…
the essays in this volume, many of which had originally appeared in 1888, though some date back to the early 1880s. It was published in 1892, two years before Stevenson's untimely death. Colvin obtained many of the pieces from their original publishers, including magazines such as Fraser's, Longman's, The Magazine of Art and Scribner's. What is particularly noteworthy about this collection is that although Stevenson had settled in the South Seas well before it appeared, all the items included were written prior to his journey there. Colvin mentions that the concluding pieces in particular were written during a period of considerable gloom and sickness for Stevenson, who himself claimed to 'recover peace of body and mind' after moving to the Pacific in 1890.Community Service The Fijian Way…: Apex Club in Fiji – Golden Jubilee
By Kamlesh Sharma. 2016
Apex is a non-party and non-sectarian organisation open to young individuals between the ages of 18 years to 45 years.…
Apex was introduced to Fiji by Life Governor Justice Devendra Pathik in 1958. Lifer Pathik studied law at the University of Tasmania in Hobart in the 1950s. He was so impressed with the community service rendered by the Australian Apexians that he joined the Hobart Apex Club. On his return to Fiji, lifer Pathik decided to form an Apex Club. On 1 November 1961 at the historic meeting held at the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) in Suva, the seed was sown for the formation of the Apex Club. A number of Apex Clubs were then formed in Fiji and by 1986, there were twenty-one clubs chartered and functioning well. Apex Fiji continues to provide the community services to the needy and poor and celebrates its golden jubilee during November 2011, a major milestone and many more to come!Trench Art: the stories behind the talismans
By Judy Waugh. 2015
This unique collection of trench art evokes emotion. Each piece was created in turmoil but all are beautiful - intuitive…
works of art about music, faith, love and honour. 56 pieces are from WWI. All are signed with name and service number. Most are small and tactile, often worn as a fob. Many are made from coins and brass from the battlefield; some are carved in bone and wood. Most belonged to young soldiers who were killed in action or died of their wounds - at Gallipoli, France and Flanders, Palestine and Mesopotamia. Twelve belonged to Anzacs. This book tells their stories - of men from England, Scotland, Wales, Australia and New Zealand, bound by adventure and loyalty to their common ancestry. . . . . . The engraved ID holds the key to the story. The heart of each story is different. There are stories of courage under fire and desertions at Colombo; of death from sunstroke and survival through three theatres of war; of medals awarded and fines for misadventures; of men from the Outback in Queensland and young lads from Boys Homes in Kent. There are insights into social history - the ostracism and disgrace of venereal disease, the generational poverty in industrial cities, the imperative to secure oil lines in Iraq. And there are heartbroken letters from those left behind. . . . . . This book will appeal to collectors of artefacts, coins and militaria. It will also appeal to those interested in family history, social history, military history and art therapy in trauma. So much can be found from so little. The range of artefacts may also interest researchers. There are over 64 artefacts in all, including two from the Boer War, one from Crimea, and seven from the convict era - all bearing testament to the primal need to carve a name.How To Deal In Antiques
By Fiona Shoop. 2011
Whether you want to find the best bargains when buying antiques and collectables as a hobby, or whether you want…
to turn your interest in antiques into an extra income stream or full-time career, this book will help you make better deals and maximise your profits. You'll discover: - * what to buy and sell * where to buy and how to get bigger discounts * where and how to sell * using the internet for both buying and selling. * Antiques expert, Fiona Shoop, highlights the tricks of the trade to help you avoid making common but costly mistakes - and ensure that you get the best out of the antiques world.Hooked Rugs of the Midwest: A Handcrafted History
By Mary Collins Barile. 2013
The art of rug hooking, which consists of pulling dyed and cut wool fabric pieces through a backing, has typically…
been associated with New England, the South and Canada. Yet rugs from the American Midwest have contributed just as much to the development of the craft and its continuing popularity. The story of hooked rugs in the Midwest is a ragbag blending of romance, folklore, myth and common sense told through the colors of barns and sky, golden wheat, farm ponds, red clay, red brick, steel, glass and fountains. In this vividly illustrated history, Mary Collins Barile shakes out the dust from the Midwestern hooked rug with the vigor its unique blend of utility and imagination deserves.Southern Living: 223 Ideas for Containers, Beds & Borders
By The Editors of Southern Living. 2016
In honor of Southern Living's 50th anniversary, we present our best-ever collection of gardening ideas and advice, from growing information…
for top Southern plants to tours of the South's most beautiful gardens.A Land Gone Lonesome: An Inland Voyage Along the Yukon River
By Dan O'Neill. 2006
In his square-sterned canoe, Alaskan author Dan O’Neill set off from Dawson, Yukon Territory, onetime site of the Klondike gold…
rush, to trace the majestic Yukon River. His journey downriver to Circle City, Alaska, is an expedition into the history of the river and its land, and a record of the inimitable and little known inhabitants of the region. With the distinct perspective of an insider, A Land Gone Lonesome gives us an intelligent, rhapsodic-and ultimately, probably the last-portrait of the Yukon and its authentic inhabitants.Coffee Art: Creative Coffee Designs for the Home Barista
By Dhan Tamang. 2017
Over 128 pages of 60 stunning designs from Britain's champion latte artist. From free pouring to etching, stencilling and more…
complicated designs for the black belt barista, you'll have fun emulating innovative designs such as The Swan, The Unicorn, and frothy 3-D babyccino animals. The book even includes 9 stencil patterns for you to trace and try.Starting with basic skills and patterns, readers will learn how to create the crema (the froth that acts as a canvas in the coffee cup) and how to produce the hearts, rosettas and tulips that will be used as the basis to form more complicated artworks. Dhan Tamang is a world-renowned latte artist particularly known for his use of colour, and now you too can create impressive multicoloured designs following Dhan's step-by-step instructions. By the end of this book you will be able to create fabulous designs to delight family members and dinner party guests alike.Classic Quilt Blocks: 849 Inspiring Designs
By Susan Winter Mills. 1989
Inspired by the events and activities of their daily lives, quiltmakers in preindustrial America produced colorful covers in extraordinary numbers.…
Titles for their handiwork ranged in theme from biblical (Job's Tears, Garden of Eden) and historical (Lincoln's Platform, Underground Railroad) to sociable (Always Friends, Next-door Neighbor). As the nation expanded, many of the same popular designs continued to spring up elsewhere under new names. Birds in the Air, for example, was also known as Flying Birds, Flying Geese, and Flock of Geese, and Pickle Dish was often called Indian Summer or Indian Wedding Ring.For this abundantly illustrated index, veteran quilter Susan Winter Mills has collected over 700 of these splendid designs, organizing them according to their most prominent geometric configuration -- stars (Caesar's Crown, Blazing Sun), triangles (Blindman's Fancy, Basket of Triangles), circles (Queen's Crown, Rebecca's Fan), squares (Stepping Stones, Stained Glass), and combinations of figures (Clover Blossom, Crazy Ann). The comprehensive volume also includes an appendix with 139 additional quilt patterns, plus useful suggestions for drafting templates for the featured designs. This indispensable reference book will be prized by quilters, quilt collectors, and lovers of American folk art.