Author: Helen Fitzroy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975069608
Category : Mine accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Just a Number
Author: Helen Fitzroy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975069608
Category : Mine accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975069608
Category : Mine accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
42 Is Not Just a Number
Author: Doreen Rappaport
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076369715X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero. Baseball, basketball, football — no matter the game, Jackie Robinson excelled. His talents would have easily landed another man a career in pro sports, but in America in the 1930s and ’40s, such opportunities were closed to athletes like Jackie for one reason: his skin was the wrong color. Settling for playing baseball in the Negro Leagues, Jackie chafed at the inability to prove himself where it mattered most: the major leagues. Then in 1946, Branch Rickey, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, decided he was going to break the “rules” of segregation: he recruited Jackie Robinson. Fiercely determined, Jackie faced cruel and sometimes violent hatred and discrimination, but he proved himself again and again, exhibiting courage, restraint, and a phenomenal ability to play the game. In this compelling biography, award-winning author Doreen Rappaport chronicles the extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson and how his achievements won over — and changed — a segregated nation.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076369715X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero. Baseball, basketball, football — no matter the game, Jackie Robinson excelled. His talents would have easily landed another man a career in pro sports, but in America in the 1930s and ’40s, such opportunities were closed to athletes like Jackie for one reason: his skin was the wrong color. Settling for playing baseball in the Negro Leagues, Jackie chafed at the inability to prove himself where it mattered most: the major leagues. Then in 1946, Branch Rickey, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, decided he was going to break the “rules” of segregation: he recruited Jackie Robinson. Fiercely determined, Jackie faced cruel and sometimes violent hatred and discrimination, but he proved himself again and again, exhibiting courage, restraint, and a phenomenal ability to play the game. In this compelling biography, award-winning author Doreen Rappaport chronicles the extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson and how his achievements won over — and changed — a segregated nation.
Just a Number
Author: Anne-Marie Mooney Cotter
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317109929
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Whilst workers' organizations and third-party analysts around the world commonly cite age as the most prevalent form of discrimination in the workplace, age discrimination has not had the same high profile as discrimination on grounds of sex or race. This book allows readers to better understand the issue of ageism and inequality. It examines the primary role of legislation and court process in combating age discrimination at both national and international levels. Including the role of NAFTA and the EU in this respect, it also provides a detailed examination of the relationship between age issues and the law, and will be an important resource for those involved in age discrimination and elder rights.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317109929
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Whilst workers' organizations and third-party analysts around the world commonly cite age as the most prevalent form of discrimination in the workplace, age discrimination has not had the same high profile as discrimination on grounds of sex or race. This book allows readers to better understand the issue of ageism and inequality. It examines the primary role of legislation and court process in combating age discrimination at both national and international levels. Including the role of NAFTA and the EU in this respect, it also provides a detailed examination of the relationship between age issues and the law, and will be an important resource for those involved in age discrimination and elder rights.
Just a Number
Author: A. D. Ryan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781515306115
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
When 21-year-old Amelia Michaels returns home for Thanksgiving after a long night of partying with her friends, she finds an unexpected surprise in her bed: Her father's 43-year-old best friend, Owen Cavanaugh. Mortified by what they've done in their inebriated states, Amy and Owen plot to keep what's happened between them from her father, Alan. Unfortunately, keeping away from one another seems almost impossible now. While he tries to fight it, Owen's attraction to this much younger woman is undeniable. He knows it's wrong, having watched her grow up, but when Amelia suggests a shocking solution to their growing attraction, he finds himself unable to refuse. What neither of them expects is for their feelings for one another to grow. How will Amy and Owen deal with the obstacles that coincide with such a large age gap as well as coming clean to the one man who means the most to both of them-Alan? Is age really just a number, or will their differences eventually tear them apart?
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781515306115
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
When 21-year-old Amelia Michaels returns home for Thanksgiving after a long night of partying with her friends, she finds an unexpected surprise in her bed: Her father's 43-year-old best friend, Owen Cavanaugh. Mortified by what they've done in their inebriated states, Amy and Owen plot to keep what's happened between them from her father, Alan. Unfortunately, keeping away from one another seems almost impossible now. While he tries to fight it, Owen's attraction to this much younger woman is undeniable. He knows it's wrong, having watched her grow up, but when Amelia suggests a shocking solution to their growing attraction, he finds himself unable to refuse. What neither of them expects is for their feelings for one another to grow. How will Amy and Owen deal with the obstacles that coincide with such a large age gap as well as coming clean to the one man who means the most to both of them-Alan? Is age really just a number, or will their differences eventually tear them apart?
I Am Not a Number
Author: Jenny Kay Dupuis
Publisher: Second Story Press
ISBN: 1772602329
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts of the nuns who are in charge at the school and who tell her that she is not to use her own name but instead use the number they have assigned to her. When she goes home for summer holidays, Irene's parents decide never to send her and her brothers away again. But where will they hide? And what will happen when her parents disobey the law? Based on the life of co-author Jenny Kay Dupuis’ grandmother, I Am Not a Number is a hugely necessary book that brings a terrible part of Canada’s history to light in a way that children can learn from and relate to.
Publisher: Second Story Press
ISBN: 1772602329
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts of the nuns who are in charge at the school and who tell her that she is not to use her own name but instead use the number they have assigned to her. When she goes home for summer holidays, Irene's parents decide never to send her and her brothers away again. But where will they hide? And what will happen when her parents disobey the law? Based on the life of co-author Jenny Kay Dupuis’ grandmother, I Am Not a Number is a hugely necessary book that brings a terrible part of Canada’s history to light in a way that children can learn from and relate to.
Age Is Just a Number
Author: Myrliss Hershey
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462841023
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Marvela Higglesford, a 74 year old retired television producer from New York, left her comfortable apartment to live in a retirement community in Johnson County, Kansas. There she could be equidistant from her two sons, and easily fly to visit her daughter in London. Marvela adjusts to the wrenching change by volunteering and interviewing residents who have amazing stories to tell. She reconciles with her ex-husband at their daughters wedding. They reveal plans to remarry shortly before John dies of a massive stroke. Marvelas friendship with a paraplegic resident, blossoms into a romance. Despite the handicap, and their age difference, they marry. After all, age is just a number.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462841023
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Marvela Higglesford, a 74 year old retired television producer from New York, left her comfortable apartment to live in a retirement community in Johnson County, Kansas. There she could be equidistant from her two sons, and easily fly to visit her daughter in London. Marvela adjusts to the wrenching change by volunteering and interviewing residents who have amazing stories to tell. She reconciles with her ex-husband at their daughters wedding. They reveal plans to remarry shortly before John dies of a massive stroke. Marvelas friendship with a paraplegic resident, blossoms into a romance. Despite the handicap, and their age difference, they marry. After all, age is just a number.
Age Is Just a Number
Author: Dara Torres
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767931912
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams. Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one—years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When she took three silver medals in Beijing—including a heartbreaking .01-second finish behind the gold medalist in the women’s 50-meter freestyle—America loved her all the more for her astonishing achievement and her good-natured acceptance of the results. Now, in Age Is Just a Number, Dara reveals how the dream of an Olympic comeback first came to her—when she was months into her first, hard-won pregnancy. With humor and candor, Dara recounts how she returned to serious training—while nursing her infant daughter and contending with her beloved father’s long battle with cancer. Dara talks frankly about diving back in for this comeback; about being an older athlete in a younger athletes’ game; about competition, doubt, and belief; about working through pain and uncertainty; and finally—about seizing the moment and, most important, never giving up. A truly self-made legend, her story will resonate with women of all ages—and with anyone daring to entertain a seemingly impossible dream.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767931912
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams. Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one—years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When she took three silver medals in Beijing—including a heartbreaking .01-second finish behind the gold medalist in the women’s 50-meter freestyle—America loved her all the more for her astonishing achievement and her good-natured acceptance of the results. Now, in Age Is Just a Number, Dara reveals how the dream of an Olympic comeback first came to her—when she was months into her first, hard-won pregnancy. With humor and candor, Dara recounts how she returned to serious training—while nursing her infant daughter and contending with her beloved father’s long battle with cancer. Dara talks frankly about diving back in for this comeback; about being an older athlete in a younger athletes’ game; about competition, doubt, and belief; about working through pain and uncertainty; and finally—about seizing the moment and, most important, never giving up. A truly self-made legend, her story will resonate with women of all ages—and with anyone daring to entertain a seemingly impossible dream.
Age Is Just A Number
Author: Eric Gober
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 0994645643
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
There's something to be said for life experience, a little gray at the temple...And then there is the appeal of youth.When it comes to what the heart wants, Age Is Just A Number.STORIES INCLUDED:TWENTY LIGHT YEARS BETWEEN USEric GoberAn alien encounter...An unfortunate misstep...A lightning fast journey through space...The laws of physics are about to wreak havoc on Walt and Michael's May-December love.ALL ROADS LEAD WITHINLayla DorineWhen James spotted Rogue, a young man for whom wandering is like breathing, half-dozing on the hood of his car, he never expected that warning him about the dangers of sleeping out in the open would lead to a weekly visitor at his door. NORTH PASTURELily VeldenUpon the death of his grandfather, up and coming Fantasy author, Thomas, returns home.A place he left four years earlier to get over his unrequited love for Sam Fletcher, his older, straight, and very much married neighbor.Thomas soon discovers, however, that things are much changed with Sam...AMERICAN MASTER BAKERDale Cameron LowryBaking is a way of life for Joey, a young pastry chef vying for first place in the popular reality show American Master Bakers. But the judges have been showing favoritism to Terence, an aggravatingly attractive older man with more experience under his belt. When the competition gets hot, so do the two men. Can a relationship that started in hatred end in love?ALPHA AND OMEGA: THE CLAIMINGEddy LeFeyA young Omega shifter meets a much older Alpha.Will Elliot let Issac help him be who he is too afraid to be?STAND AND DELIVERAsta IdoneaNecessity has forced former soldier Captain Keen to assume the occupation of gentleman highwayman. His fortunes take a turn, however, the night he stops the Marquis de Beaumont's coach and gets more than he bargained for when he utters the words "e;Stand and deliver!"e;LOST AND FOUNDLouise LyonsThe loss of his best friend leads Phil to find love.TRAIL TO LOVEKassandra LeaThere's only one thing Kit Conley likes more than horses and that's Roman Meadery. But will the elite rider ever notice him?CRUISING WITH LOVECarol PedrosoGus is under the thumb of a controlling father. Can meeting his mate give him a reason to make a break for freedom?Nelson is twice Gus' age, and very protective of what is his.What will happen when Gus' father tries to split them up? And what surprises does Nelson have up his sleeve?NEAR MISSAimee BrissayA few seconds, that's all it takes to make a difference between life and death.Between killing someone and stopping on time. But is it enough to turn yourself around when you've hit bottom? Or to make you recognize something good when you have it?
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 0994645643
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
There's something to be said for life experience, a little gray at the temple...And then there is the appeal of youth.When it comes to what the heart wants, Age Is Just A Number.STORIES INCLUDED:TWENTY LIGHT YEARS BETWEEN USEric GoberAn alien encounter...An unfortunate misstep...A lightning fast journey through space...The laws of physics are about to wreak havoc on Walt and Michael's May-December love.ALL ROADS LEAD WITHINLayla DorineWhen James spotted Rogue, a young man for whom wandering is like breathing, half-dozing on the hood of his car, he never expected that warning him about the dangers of sleeping out in the open would lead to a weekly visitor at his door. NORTH PASTURELily VeldenUpon the death of his grandfather, up and coming Fantasy author, Thomas, returns home.A place he left four years earlier to get over his unrequited love for Sam Fletcher, his older, straight, and very much married neighbor.Thomas soon discovers, however, that things are much changed with Sam...AMERICAN MASTER BAKERDale Cameron LowryBaking is a way of life for Joey, a young pastry chef vying for first place in the popular reality show American Master Bakers. But the judges have been showing favoritism to Terence, an aggravatingly attractive older man with more experience under his belt. When the competition gets hot, so do the two men. Can a relationship that started in hatred end in love?ALPHA AND OMEGA: THE CLAIMINGEddy LeFeyA young Omega shifter meets a much older Alpha.Will Elliot let Issac help him be who he is too afraid to be?STAND AND DELIVERAsta IdoneaNecessity has forced former soldier Captain Keen to assume the occupation of gentleman highwayman. His fortunes take a turn, however, the night he stops the Marquis de Beaumont's coach and gets more than he bargained for when he utters the words "e;Stand and deliver!"e;LOST AND FOUNDLouise LyonsThe loss of his best friend leads Phil to find love.TRAIL TO LOVEKassandra LeaThere's only one thing Kit Conley likes more than horses and that's Roman Meadery. But will the elite rider ever notice him?CRUISING WITH LOVECarol PedrosoGus is under the thumb of a controlling father. Can meeting his mate give him a reason to make a break for freedom?Nelson is twice Gus' age, and very protective of what is his.What will happen when Gus' father tries to split them up? And what surprises does Nelson have up his sleeve?NEAR MISSAimee BrissayA few seconds, that's all it takes to make a difference between life and death.Between killing someone and stopping on time. But is it enough to turn yourself around when you've hit bottom? Or to make you recognize something good when you have it?
Age is Just a Number
Author: Charles Eugster
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751565385
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Retired dental surgeon Charles Eugster rekindled a love of competitive rowing he'd neglected for most of his adult life at the age of 63. He took up bodybuilding at the age of 87. And at the age of 95 he started sprinting for the first time in his life, becoming World Champion at 200m indoor and 400m outdoor. He is a world record holder for his age group in a number of sports, and has 40 Gold Medals for World Masters Rowing. In this book, Charles shares his journey and his passionate belief that growing older needn't slow you down. And he shows his readers how taking on new challenges, learning new things, and improving your body as it ages is not only fun, but rewarding for the individual, and beneficial to society.
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751565385
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Retired dental surgeon Charles Eugster rekindled a love of competitive rowing he'd neglected for most of his adult life at the age of 63. He took up bodybuilding at the age of 87. And at the age of 95 he started sprinting for the first time in his life, becoming World Champion at 200m indoor and 400m outdoor. He is a world record holder for his age group in a number of sports, and has 40 Gold Medals for World Masters Rowing. In this book, Charles shares his journey and his passionate belief that growing older needn't slow you down. And he shows his readers how taking on new challenges, learning new things, and improving your body as it ages is not only fun, but rewarding for the individual, and beneficial to society.
Age Is Just A Number
Author: Harold Sala
Publisher: OMF Literature
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Who's growing old? Not me. While going through this marathon call life, do you feel like you still have unlimited energy? Or are you telling yourself more often now, "If I make it through this day without needing painkillers, I'll be happy"? Let's face it, time has a way of sapping our strength, drawing lines on our faces, and dulling our memories. But do you know that you can age without growing old? After all, age is just a number! This delightful book packed with practical tips, inspiring words, and light humor is just what you need. Harold and Darlene Sala share how you can appreciate life at every stage and make the years count. So stretch those achy joints, tie your shoelaces, and be ready to go many miles more. You are about to enjoy what could be the best time of your life!
Publisher: OMF Literature
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Who's growing old? Not me. While going through this marathon call life, do you feel like you still have unlimited energy? Or are you telling yourself more often now, "If I make it through this day without needing painkillers, I'll be happy"? Let's face it, time has a way of sapping our strength, drawing lines on our faces, and dulling our memories. But do you know that you can age without growing old? After all, age is just a number! This delightful book packed with practical tips, inspiring words, and light humor is just what you need. Harold and Darlene Sala share how you can appreciate life at every stage and make the years count. So stretch those achy joints, tie your shoelaces, and be ready to go many miles more. You are about to enjoy what could be the best time of your life!