Author: D. C. Thomson & Company, Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851168579
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
The Oor Wullie Book 2005
Author: D. C. Thomson & Company, Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851168579
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851168579
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Overseas American
Author: Gene H. Bell-Villada
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781617032226
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
A moving exploration of what it means to be an American born and reared abroad
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781617032226
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
A moving exploration of what it means to be an American born and reared abroad
The Beano Annual 2005
Author: D. C. Thomson & Company, Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851168487
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851168487
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Black Diva of the Thirties
Author: David E. Weaver
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1628467533
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
While undergoing routine surgery to remove a benign tumor, Ruby Elzy died. She was only thirty-five. Had she lived, she would have been one of the first Black artists to appear in grand opera. Although now in the shadows, she was a shining star in her day. She entertained Eleanor Roosevelt in the White House. She was Paul Robeson's leading lady in the movie version of The Emperor Jones. She starred in Birth of the Blues opposite Bing Crosby and Mary Martin. She sang at Harlem's Apollo Theater and in the Hollywood Bowl. Her remarkable soprano voice was known to millions over the radio. She was personally chosen by George Gershwin to create one of the leading roles in his masterpiece, that of Serena in the original production of Porgy and Bess. Her signature song was the vocally demanding “My Man's Gone Now.” From obscurity she had risen to great heights. Ruby Pearl Elzy (1908-1943) was born in abject poverty in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Her father abandoned the family when she was five, leaving her mother, a strong, devout woman, to raise four small children. Ruby first sang publicly at the age of four and even in childhood dreamed of a career on the stage. Good fortune struck when a visiting professor, overwhelmed upon hearing her beautiful voice at Rust College in Mississippi, arranged for her to study music at Ohio State University. Later, on a Rosenwald Fellowship, she enrolled at the Juilliard School in New York City. After more than eight hundred performances in Porgy and Bess, she set her sights on a huge goal, to sing in grand opera. She was at the peak of her form. While she was preparing for her debut in the title role of Verdi's Aida, tragedy struck. During her brief career, Ruby Elzy was in the top tier of American sopranos and a precursor who paved a way for Leontyne Price, Jessye Norman, Kathleen Battle, and other black divas of the operatic stage. This biography acknowledges her exceptional talent, recognizes her contribution to American music, and tells her tragic yet inspiring story.
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1628467533
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
While undergoing routine surgery to remove a benign tumor, Ruby Elzy died. She was only thirty-five. Had she lived, she would have been one of the first Black artists to appear in grand opera. Although now in the shadows, she was a shining star in her day. She entertained Eleanor Roosevelt in the White House. She was Paul Robeson's leading lady in the movie version of The Emperor Jones. She starred in Birth of the Blues opposite Bing Crosby and Mary Martin. She sang at Harlem's Apollo Theater and in the Hollywood Bowl. Her remarkable soprano voice was known to millions over the radio. She was personally chosen by George Gershwin to create one of the leading roles in his masterpiece, that of Serena in the original production of Porgy and Bess. Her signature song was the vocally demanding “My Man's Gone Now.” From obscurity she had risen to great heights. Ruby Pearl Elzy (1908-1943) was born in abject poverty in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Her father abandoned the family when she was five, leaving her mother, a strong, devout woman, to raise four small children. Ruby first sang publicly at the age of four and even in childhood dreamed of a career on the stage. Good fortune struck when a visiting professor, overwhelmed upon hearing her beautiful voice at Rust College in Mississippi, arranged for her to study music at Ohio State University. Later, on a Rosenwald Fellowship, she enrolled at the Juilliard School in New York City. After more than eight hundred performances in Porgy and Bess, she set her sights on a huge goal, to sing in grand opera. She was at the peak of her form. While she was preparing for her debut in the title role of Verdi's Aida, tragedy struck. During her brief career, Ruby Elzy was in the top tier of American sopranos and a precursor who paved a way for Leontyne Price, Jessye Norman, Kathleen Battle, and other black divas of the operatic stage. This biography acknowledges her exceptional talent, recognizes her contribution to American music, and tells her tragic yet inspiring story.
My Best Friend Will
Author: Jamie Lowell
Publisher: AAPC Publishing
ISBN: 1931282757
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Jamie describes her best friend Will, who has autism, and how he is the same as her and different from her.
Publisher: AAPC Publishing
ISBN: 1931282757
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Jamie describes her best friend Will, who has autism, and how he is the same as her and different from her.
A Photographer's Life
Author: Annie Leibovitz
Publisher: Bodley Head Childrens
ISBN: 9780224080637
Category : Portrait photography
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Documents the arc of Leibovitz's relationship with her companion, Susan Sontag, who died in 2004; the birth of her three daughters; and many events involving her large and robust family, including the death of her father. This book also features the portraits of public figures including the pregnant Demi Moore, and Nelson Mandela in Soweto.
Publisher: Bodley Head Childrens
ISBN: 9780224080637
Category : Portrait photography
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Documents the arc of Leibovitz's relationship with her companion, Susan Sontag, who died in 2004; the birth of her three daughters; and many events involving her large and robust family, including the death of her father. This book also features the portraits of public figures including the pregnant Demi Moore, and Nelson Mandela in Soweto.
Willie's Way
Author: Phillip Van Hooser
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471763616
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Praise for Willie's Way: "Willie's Way is a fascinating compilation of real-life customer service stories that actually make a difference. It's about building your brand one customer at a time. Read how enthusiasm, confidence, and sincerity can impact your customers, grow revenues, and impact your bottom line. This is the best book I've read on customer service in a long time." --Joe Scarlett Chairman of the Board Tractor Supply Company "Wow! Willie's Way is simply infectious. Every reader is sure to find the six secrets to be very practical. In fact, they leave us without excuse. Without a doubt, Willie's Way has the power to transform an organization from one delivering mediocre customer service to one performing at the top." --Chris Strippelhoff Vice President-Member Services Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia "Van Hooser absolutely hit the bull's-eye with an outstanding instruction manual about the keys to extraordinary customer service. I have no doubt that companies and customer service professionals across virtually every industry will find value and fresh new insights in the pages of this brilliantly written gem." --Richard G. Kelley Director of Sales Training, North America Axcan Pharma, Inc.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0471763616
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Praise for Willie's Way: "Willie's Way is a fascinating compilation of real-life customer service stories that actually make a difference. It's about building your brand one customer at a time. Read how enthusiasm, confidence, and sincerity can impact your customers, grow revenues, and impact your bottom line. This is the best book I've read on customer service in a long time." --Joe Scarlett Chairman of the Board Tractor Supply Company "Wow! Willie's Way is simply infectious. Every reader is sure to find the six secrets to be very practical. In fact, they leave us without excuse. Without a doubt, Willie's Way has the power to transform an organization from one delivering mediocre customer service to one performing at the top." --Chris Strippelhoff Vice President-Member Services Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia "Van Hooser absolutely hit the bull's-eye with an outstanding instruction manual about the keys to extraordinary customer service. I have no doubt that companies and customer service professionals across virtually every industry will find value and fresh new insights in the pages of this brilliantly written gem." --Richard G. Kelley Director of Sales Training, North America Axcan Pharma, Inc.
Comics as a Nexus of Cultures
Author: Mark Berninger
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 078645587X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
These essays from various critical disciplines examine how comic books and graphic narratives move between various media, while merging youth and adult cultures and popular and high art. The articles feature international perspectives on comics and graphic novels published in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Portugal, Germany, Turkey, India, and Japan. Topics range from film adaptation, to journalism in comics, to the current manga boom.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 078645587X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
These essays from various critical disciplines examine how comic books and graphic narratives move between various media, while merging youth and adult cultures and popular and high art. The articles feature international perspectives on comics and graphic novels published in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Portugal, Germany, Turkey, India, and Japan. Topics range from film adaptation, to journalism in comics, to the current manga boom.
The Little Red (Sox) Book
Author: Bill Lee
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Inspired by Chairman Mao's infamous Little Red Book, "Spaceman" Bill Lee offers an off-the-wall revisionist history of baseball's most colorful franchise, the Boston Red Sox. In addition to rewriting Red Sox history, Lee offers up his unique views on today's and yesteryear's game. With this hilarious take on Red Sox history, the Spaceman proves he's the true MVP in helping the Red Sox win the 2004 World Series and lift the Curse of the Bambino.
Publisher: Triumph Books (IL)
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Inspired by Chairman Mao's infamous Little Red Book, "Spaceman" Bill Lee offers an off-the-wall revisionist history of baseball's most colorful franchise, the Boston Red Sox. In addition to rewriting Red Sox history, Lee offers up his unique views on today's and yesteryear's game. With this hilarious take on Red Sox history, the Spaceman proves he's the true MVP in helping the Red Sox win the 2004 World Series and lift the Curse of the Bambino.
Give My Poor Heart Ease
Author:
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807833258
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
Collects interviews and commentary on blues and gospel music from the Mississippi Delta area, and discusses how race relations, connections to the sacred, and Southern life helped mold this style of music.
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 0807833258
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 638
Book Description
Collects interviews and commentary on blues and gospel music from the Mississippi Delta area, and discusses how race relations, connections to the sacred, and Southern life helped mold this style of music.