Author: Mary Stanton
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 082032857X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 297
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Morgan backed her words with action. As a New Deal Democrat, she worked to abolish the poll tax and establish a federal antilynching law. She rarely hesitated to appear in integrated settings, and years before the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, she was regularly confronting bus drivers over their mistreatment of black riders. Morgan's letters had consequences: she and the newspapers that published them were vilified and threatened. Although the trustees of the Montgomery Public Library, where Morgan worked, resisted pressure to fire her, a cross was burned in her yard, and friends, neighbors, former students, and colleagues shunned her.
Author: Diane Hoh
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453248129
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
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DIVOn the eve of her “sweet sixteen” birthday, a girl meets a ghost with a tragic past/div DIVMegan Logan’s sixteenth birthday party is in eleven days, and she still doesn’t have a date. For months she’s been secretly in love with her best friend, Justin, but she’s afraid to tell him how she feels. By the time her party starts, though, boys will be the last thing on her mind./divDIV /divDIVWhile Megan tries on her party dress, three of her friends go for a ride to the lake. As the car makes a sharp turn, the steering malfunctions, and the girls fly headlong into a utility pole. Two escape with minor injuries, but one is rushed to the hospital in critical condition. As Megan worries about her friend, a spirit appears in her mirror: the ghost of a girl who died decades before, on her sixteenth birthday. As the ghost attempts to take over her life, Megan just hopes she can make it through her party alive./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Diane Hoh including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection./div
Author: Jane Wenham-Jones
Publisher: Headline Accent
ISBN: 1783756381
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
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If you love Milly Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Catherine Alliott, you'll love Jane Wenham-Jones's deliciously entertaining stories! 'Funny, realistic and full of insight' Katie Fforde 'I love Jane's writing!' Jill Mansell 'Feel-good' Woman & Home Whether approaching thirty, hitting forty or heading for ninety, birthdays can be fraught affairs... Birthdays are a source of inspiration, desperation and clever deception in this entertaining short story collection from best-selling novelist Jane Wenham-Jones. With laughter, tears, cake and champagne - these five birthday tales will leave you longing to blow out some candles of your own... Don't miss Jane's delightfully entertaining novels, filled with humour and insight: The Big Five O, Mum in the Middle, One Glass is Never Enough, Prime Time and Perfect Alibis are all out now!
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006267644X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
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The explosive last novel in Juliette and Warner's story, the globally bestselling Shatter Me series. Juliette Ferrars. Ella Sommers. Which is the truth and which is the lie? Now that Ella knows who Juliette is and what she was created for, things have only become more complicated. As she struggles to understand the past that haunts her and looks to a future more uncertain than ever, the lines between right and wrong—between Ella and Juliette—blur. And with old enemies looming, her destiny may not be her own to control. The day of reckoning for The Reestablishment is coming. But she may not get to choose what side she fights on. Don't miss Watch Me, the first book in a new series set ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment, on sale in April 2025!
Author: Julia Sutton
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1546
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All four books in 'The School of Dreams', a series of romance novels by Julia Sutton, now available in one volume! The School of Dreams: Five individuals find themselves at a crossroads. Sophie, Juliette, Evelyn, Ann, and Will each face their own unique challenges, battling against societal expectations and personal setbacks. As their paths intersect, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and romance. Together, they must confront the question that lingers in their hearts: What is the true essence of their dreams? Visions of the Heart: As the first year at Chattlesbury University draws to a close, the lives of five students intertwine in unexpected ways. Will's world is forever altered, forcing him to redefine his identity. Evelyn grapples with profound grief, searching for a way to heal. Sophie's world is rocked by secrets and revelations that threaten her sense of stability. Juliette fights for her love against formidable opposition. And Ann strives for personal fulfillment against all odds. In Visions of the Heart, their journeys converge, weaving a tale of resilience, love, and the power of the human spirit. Student Affairs: Join Will, Evelyn, Ann, Juliette, and Sophie as they navigate the challenges of their second year at Chattlesbury University in Student Affairs. In the captivating third book of The School of Dreams series, their hopes, ambitions, dreams, and romances are put to the test. Will they overcome the obstacles that come their way or will their journey take unexpected turns? The Year Of New Beginnings: Sophie, Ann, Evelyn, and Will enter their final year of studies. In this thrilling conclusion to the School of Dreams series, the weight of expectations and the pursuit of academic and personal fulfillment loom over their lives. Secrets unravel, romances ignite, and dreams and ambitions face ultimate tests. Delve into the lives of these five individuals as they navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and friendship. Experience a tale that showcases the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of genuine connections.
Author: Hugh Howey
Publisher: John Joseph Adams
ISBN: 0544838262
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 483
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Wool introduced the world of the silo. Shift told the story of its creation. Dust will describe its downfall.
Author: Frank Adams
Publisher: University of Alabama Press
ISBN: 0817317805
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Autobiography of jazz elder statesman Frank “Doc” Adams, highlighting his role in Birmingham, Alabama’s, historic jazz scene and tracing his personal adventure that parallels, in many ways, the story and spirit of jazz itself. Doc tells the story of an accomplished jazz master, from his musical apprenticeship under John T. “Fess” Whatley and his time touring with Sun Ra and Duke Ellington to his own inspiring work as an educator and bandleader. Central to this narrative is the often-overlooked story of Birmingham’s unique jazz tradition and community. From the very beginnings of jazz, Birmingham was home to an active network of jazz practitioners and a remarkable system of jazz apprenticeship rooted in the city’s segregated schools. Birmingham musicians spread across the country to populate the sidelines of the nation’s bestknown bands. Local musicians, like Erskine Hawkins and members of his celebrated orchestra, returned home heroes. Frank “Doc” Adams explores, through first-hand experience, the history of this community, introducing readers to a large and colorful cast of characters—including “Fess” Whatley, the legendary “maker of musicians” who trained legions of Birmingham players and made a significant mark on the larger history of jazz. Adams’s interactions with the young Sun Ra, meanwhile, reveal life-changing lessons from one of American music’s most innovative personalities. Along the way, Adams reflects on his notable family, including his father, Oscar, editor of the Birmingham Reporter and an outspoken civic leader in the African American community, and Adams’s brother, Oscar Jr., who would become Alabama’s first black supreme court justice. Adams’s story offers a valuable window into the world of Birmingham’s black middle class in the days before the civil rights movement and integration. Throughout, Adams demonstrates the ways in which jazz professionalism became a source of pride within this community, and he offers his thoughts on the continued relevance of jazz education in the twenty-first century.
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062676385
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
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An instant New York Times bestseller! Juliette and Warner’s story continues in the electrifying fourth installment of Tahereh Mafi’s bestselling Shatter Me series. The girl with the power to kill with a single touch now has the world in the palm of her hand. Juliette Ferrars thought she’d won. She took over Sector 45, was named the new Supreme Commander of North America, and now has Warner by her side. But when tragedy strikes, she must confront the darkness that dwells both around and inside her. Who will she become in the face of adversity? Will she be able to control the power she wields, and use it for good? This bestselling series from powerhouse author Tahereh Mafi showcases relentlessly thrilling action, heart stopping romance, and a war-torn world in which rebellion is the only path to freedom. “Will have fans groaning aloud for the next installment.”—Booklist
Author: Susan Ohanian
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785317203
Category : Creative activities and seat work
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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Author: Julia Sutton
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 427
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Sophie is a beautiful housewife on the brink of a midlife crisis, unhappy with her errant husband. Juliette, a romantic and passionate optimist, struggles to make ends meet in a society that stereotypes single mothers. Evelyn, a shy and modest novelist is looking for the university to help her step out of the shadows. Ann, after being disabled after a serious accident, yearns for fulfillment in a cruel world that has robbed her of happiness. And then there's Will - a rebellious and idealistic teenager, who longs to sever the shackles of family and religion. As five paths collide in a story of empowerment, romance and quest for fulfillment, they're presented with the same question: what is your dream?
