Author: Anne-Marie Asner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975362969
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Kibbitzy Girl loves to chat and joke around. She is routinely the life of the party with her fun facts and good natured kibbitzes. But when she decides to kibbitz in class where her best friend Keppy Girl is trying to fill her head (keppy) with knowledge, things go awry. Kibbitzy Girl is afraid that her kibbitzes are no longer welcome. Shleppy Boy comes to the rescue with his recommendation for her to enter the school talent show. There, her kibbitzes bring unbridled joy and uproars of laughter to all, including Keppy Girl who declares the stage a brilliant place for Kibbitzy Girl to share her happiness-inducing gabby gift. Ages 0-7 years.
Kibbitzy Girl
Author: Anne-Marie Asner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975362969
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Kibbitzy Girl loves to chat and joke around. She is routinely the life of the party with her fun facts and good natured kibbitzes. But when she decides to kibbitz in class where her best friend Keppy Girl is trying to fill her head (keppy) with knowledge, things go awry. Kibbitzy Girl is afraid that her kibbitzes are no longer welcome. Shleppy Boy comes to the rescue with his recommendation for her to enter the school talent show. There, her kibbitzes bring unbridled joy and uproars of laughter to all, including Keppy Girl who declares the stage a brilliant place for Kibbitzy Girl to share her happiness-inducing gabby gift. Ages 0-7 years.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975362969
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Kibbitzy Girl loves to chat and joke around. She is routinely the life of the party with her fun facts and good natured kibbitzes. But when she decides to kibbitz in class where her best friend Keppy Girl is trying to fill her head (keppy) with knowledge, things go awry. Kibbitzy Girl is afraid that her kibbitzes are no longer welcome. Shleppy Boy comes to the rescue with his recommendation for her to enter the school talent show. There, her kibbitzes bring unbridled joy and uproars of laughter to all, including Keppy Girl who declares the stage a brilliant place for Kibbitzy Girl to share her happiness-inducing gabby gift. Ages 0-7 years.
Girls Like Us
Author: Sheila Weller
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416564772
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
A groundbreaking and irresistible biography of three of America’s most important musical artists—Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon—charts their lives as women at a magical moment in time. Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon remain among the most enduring and important women in popular music. Each woman is distinct. Carole King is the product of outer-borough, middle-class New York City; Joni Mitchell is a granddaughter of Canadian farmers; and Carly Simon is a child of the Manhattan intellectual upper crust. They collectively represent, in their lives and their songs, a great swath of American girls who came of age in the late 1960s. Their stories trace the arc of the now mythic sixties generation—female version—but in a bracingly specific and deeply recalled way, far from cliché. The history of the women of that generation has never been written—until now, through their resonant lives and emblematic songs. Filled with the voices of many dozens of these women's intimates, who are speaking in these pages for the first time, this alternating biography reads like a novel—except it’s all true, and the heroines are famous and beloved. Sheila Weller captures the character of each woman and gives a balanced portrayal enriched by a wealth of new information. Girls Like Us is an epic treatment of midcentury women who dared to break tradition and become what none had been before them—confessors in song, rock superstars, and adventurers of heart and soul.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416564772
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
A groundbreaking and irresistible biography of three of America’s most important musical artists—Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon—charts their lives as women at a magical moment in time. Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon remain among the most enduring and important women in popular music. Each woman is distinct. Carole King is the product of outer-borough, middle-class New York City; Joni Mitchell is a granddaughter of Canadian farmers; and Carly Simon is a child of the Manhattan intellectual upper crust. They collectively represent, in their lives and their songs, a great swath of American girls who came of age in the late 1960s. Their stories trace the arc of the now mythic sixties generation—female version—but in a bracingly specific and deeply recalled way, far from cliché. The history of the women of that generation has never been written—until now, through their resonant lives and emblematic songs. Filled with the voices of many dozens of these women's intimates, who are speaking in these pages for the first time, this alternating biography reads like a novel—except it’s all true, and the heroines are famous and beloved. Sheila Weller captures the character of each woman and gives a balanced portrayal enriched by a wealth of new information. Girls Like Us is an epic treatment of midcentury women who dared to break tradition and become what none had been before them—confessors in song, rock superstars, and adventurers of heart and soul.
Girl Sinner, Lady Saint
Author: James E. Shaw
Publisher: James Shaw
ISBN: 9781615826711
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Dr. James E. ShawA¢a¬athe only researcher allowed inside some of the countryA¢a¬a¢s state youth prisons to conduct four-year interviews of children who killedA¢a¬abrings, based on his professional case files, this novel featuring teenage Candela McQueen. Candela gets her life back together in state youth prison and emerges as an adult parolee to become lead singer of the hip-hop group JEZEBEL, and an international mega-celebrity. Her fan base, the A¢a¬AGreat Dame Fan Club,A¢a¬A is enormous. Diva Candela McQueenA¢a¬a¢s thrilling and powerful story is an odyssey from love, trust, lust, money and betrayal, to forgiveness and redemption, as she overcomes one obstacle after another and keeps her eyes on the prize, winning against the odds.
Publisher: James Shaw
ISBN: 9781615826711
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Dr. James E. ShawA¢a¬athe only researcher allowed inside some of the countryA¢a¬a¢s state youth prisons to conduct four-year interviews of children who killedA¢a¬abrings, based on his professional case files, this novel featuring teenage Candela McQueen. Candela gets her life back together in state youth prison and emerges as an adult parolee to become lead singer of the hip-hop group JEZEBEL, and an international mega-celebrity. Her fan base, the A¢a¬AGreat Dame Fan Club,A¢a¬A is enormous. Diva Candela McQueenA¢a¬a¢s thrilling and powerful story is an odyssey from love, trust, lust, money and betrayal, to forgiveness and redemption, as she overcomes one obstacle after another and keeps her eyes on the prize, winning against the odds.
The Village Twins
Author: Izzy Abrahmson
Publisher: Light Publications
ISBN: 1940060524
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Early Reviews - "In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem… These stories of identical twins, confused from birth, will charm with their simplicity and sincerity." – AudioFile Life in The Village is rarely quiet or uneventful, but after The Village Twins are born, everything gets even crazier. "…a good story very well told" – The Jewish Independent Rebecca and Jacob Schlemiel are looking forward to their first child, but the delivery of Abraham and Adam throws them both for a loop. These boys are so identical that their parents, teachers and eventually their wives can't tell them apart. To be honest, until their fifth birthday they weren't totally sure which was who. The Village Twins is a comedy set in a place you'd love to visit and a past that never existed. You'll meet all the members of the community, who come together to raise this unruly duo. Adam is the troublemaker who loves to create elaborate pranks. Abraham is quieter and usually takes the blame for his brother's misadventures. As teens, they both fall in love with Rosa Kalderash, a wandering princess. This might have worked out, but the Russian army is looking for Adam, who falls in love with Rivka Cantor, the merchant's daughter, who thinks he's Abraham.… Confused? Imagine how they felt. The Village Twins will make you laugh and smile, and perhaps shed a tear. It's is a delicious and exciting novel of confused identities told in delicious bite-sized chapters. You won't want to put it down, but if you do, you will come back to it again and again… At last, one of the very first ebooks is restored to its full glory. The Village Twins is a book to savor. It's a timeless book that resonates in today's fast-paced digital society. More Early Reviews "…it's clear from the start that there is nothing factual about this book, which traces the lives of the Schlemiel family and the community that surrounds them. [Readers] will really get the humor written between the lines.… the mix-ups are many and the potential for laughter abundant" —Jewish Book World "Wired Words/Electric Prose" – Providence Phoenix "Schlemiels in cyberspace… old-fashioned storytelling in a newfangled way." —The Providence Journal "Laughing out loud humor… very poignant and sweet" —Jewish Herald Voice, Houston, TX
Publisher: Light Publications
ISBN: 1940060524
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Early Reviews - "In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem… These stories of identical twins, confused from birth, will charm with their simplicity and sincerity." – AudioFile Life in The Village is rarely quiet or uneventful, but after The Village Twins are born, everything gets even crazier. "…a good story very well told" – The Jewish Independent Rebecca and Jacob Schlemiel are looking forward to their first child, but the delivery of Abraham and Adam throws them both for a loop. These boys are so identical that their parents, teachers and eventually their wives can't tell them apart. To be honest, until their fifth birthday they weren't totally sure which was who. The Village Twins is a comedy set in a place you'd love to visit and a past that never existed. You'll meet all the members of the community, who come together to raise this unruly duo. Adam is the troublemaker who loves to create elaborate pranks. Abraham is quieter and usually takes the blame for his brother's misadventures. As teens, they both fall in love with Rosa Kalderash, a wandering princess. This might have worked out, but the Russian army is looking for Adam, who falls in love with Rivka Cantor, the merchant's daughter, who thinks he's Abraham.… Confused? Imagine how they felt. The Village Twins will make you laugh and smile, and perhaps shed a tear. It's is a delicious and exciting novel of confused identities told in delicious bite-sized chapters. You won't want to put it down, but if you do, you will come back to it again and again… At last, one of the very first ebooks is restored to its full glory. The Village Twins is a book to savor. It's a timeless book that resonates in today's fast-paced digital society. More Early Reviews "…it's clear from the start that there is nothing factual about this book, which traces the lives of the Schlemiel family and the community that surrounds them. [Readers] will really get the humor written between the lines.… the mix-ups are many and the potential for laughter abundant" —Jewish Book World "Wired Words/Electric Prose" – Providence Phoenix "Schlemiels in cyberspace… old-fashioned storytelling in a newfangled way." —The Providence Journal "Laughing out loud humor… very poignant and sweet" —Jewish Herald Voice, Houston, TX
The Council of Wise Women
Author: Izzy Abrahmson
Publisher: Light Publications
ISBN: 1940060656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
"A thoroughly enjoyable novel, both moving and astutely farcical." – Kirkus Reviews A secret society, magical chicken soup, and a young girl, wise beyond her years When Rachel Cohen is born, her parents’ marriage begins to crack. As she grows, and her village teeters on the brink, it is up to her and The Council of Wise Women to cook up a plan and step in. Family breakdowns, a village on the edge of famine, and the challenges of a beloved community… How much meddling is too much? With a warm sense of humor, Izzy Abrahmson spins a delightful tale of The Village Life that will make you smile, and maybe shed a tear. A spellbinding novel of love, loss, independence, reconciliation, and the power of women. You won’t want this book to end. "…[a] playful touch throughout, painting characters who leap off the page. Chelm’s wise women are delightful and perceptive, their conversations a joy to read… a beautiful testament to tradition and values." – Publishers Weekly "If you’re looking for a warm and cozy read that can also make you laugh out loud and brighten your mood, look no further than The Council of Wise Women… Although the novel is steeped in Jewish history and heritage, the humor is universal and can be enjoyed by readers from all cultures. Between the pages of Abrahmson's latest book can be found an unforgettable cast of characters and a story that hits on both their hearts and funny bones.… "Abrahmson has a marvelous ability to touch on unspoken truths and push them several steps farther into the realm of the ridiculous, sparing readers the emotional roller coaster that usually is part and parcel of literary fiction. … you can’t go wrong with The Council of Wise Women." – Meaghan Wood, Reedsy.Com More Reviews of Izzy Abrahmson's work “Abrahmson’s prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal… he’s a master…” – Publishers Weekly “In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem…” – AudioFile Magazine “…a world of friendly humor.” – Kirkus Reviews THE COUNCIL OF WISE WOMEN is a STAND-ALONE novel in the award-winning Village Life Series. These books can be read in any order. They overlap and interconnect. Whichever one you start with, that's your first. It won't be your last. Imagine a delicious blend of Yentl, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, with a splash of Sydney Taylor’s All-of-a-Kind Family, and a dollop of The Simpsons.
Publisher: Light Publications
ISBN: 1940060656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
"A thoroughly enjoyable novel, both moving and astutely farcical." – Kirkus Reviews A secret society, magical chicken soup, and a young girl, wise beyond her years When Rachel Cohen is born, her parents’ marriage begins to crack. As she grows, and her village teeters on the brink, it is up to her and The Council of Wise Women to cook up a plan and step in. Family breakdowns, a village on the edge of famine, and the challenges of a beloved community… How much meddling is too much? With a warm sense of humor, Izzy Abrahmson spins a delightful tale of The Village Life that will make you smile, and maybe shed a tear. A spellbinding novel of love, loss, independence, reconciliation, and the power of women. You won’t want this book to end. "…[a] playful touch throughout, painting characters who leap off the page. Chelm’s wise women are delightful and perceptive, their conversations a joy to read… a beautiful testament to tradition and values." – Publishers Weekly "If you’re looking for a warm and cozy read that can also make you laugh out loud and brighten your mood, look no further than The Council of Wise Women… Although the novel is steeped in Jewish history and heritage, the humor is universal and can be enjoyed by readers from all cultures. Between the pages of Abrahmson's latest book can be found an unforgettable cast of characters and a story that hits on both their hearts and funny bones.… "Abrahmson has a marvelous ability to touch on unspoken truths and push them several steps farther into the realm of the ridiculous, sparing readers the emotional roller coaster that usually is part and parcel of literary fiction. … you can’t go wrong with The Council of Wise Women." – Meaghan Wood, Reedsy.Com More Reviews of Izzy Abrahmson's work “Abrahmson’s prose savvily mixes the homey and the surreal… he’s a master…” – Publishers Weekly “In the spirit of Sholem Aleichem…” – AudioFile Magazine “…a world of friendly humor.” – Kirkus Reviews THE COUNCIL OF WISE WOMEN is a STAND-ALONE novel in the award-winning Village Life Series. These books can be read in any order. They overlap and interconnect. Whichever one you start with, that's your first. It won't be your last. Imagine a delicious blend of Yentl, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, with a splash of Sydney Taylor’s All-of-a-Kind Family, and a dollop of The Simpsons.
Yiddish for Dogs
Author: Janet Perr
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9781401303235
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Is your dog a shmendrick A putz Oroy veya goniff There is only one way to find out, so nu, dive in to Yiddish for Dogs. This alphabetical handbook of Yiddish words features adorable and hilarious pictures of irresistible pooches. These dogs embody the meaning of well-known words such as kibbitz, tsuris, feh!, shlep, chutzpah, and many more. But thats not all. Consider yourself warned. Once the Yiddish comes out, these dogs have much to say. These dogs kvell. They go through the dreck. They recognize a mensch. They appreciate a nosh. And, believe it or not, they know youre mishuggeh. So the next time your canine friend does a flying leap into your lap, instead of exclaiming, What a klutz!, ask yourself Does my dog want to kibbitz Written and illustrated by award-winning art director and graphic designer Janet Perr, Yiddish for Dogs will have you howling with laughter.
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9781401303235
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Is your dog a shmendrick A putz Oroy veya goniff There is only one way to find out, so nu, dive in to Yiddish for Dogs. This alphabetical handbook of Yiddish words features adorable and hilarious pictures of irresistible pooches. These dogs embody the meaning of well-known words such as kibbitz, tsuris, feh!, shlep, chutzpah, and many more. But thats not all. Consider yourself warned. Once the Yiddish comes out, these dogs have much to say. These dogs kvell. They go through the dreck. They recognize a mensch. They appreciate a nosh. And, believe it or not, they know youre mishuggeh. So the next time your canine friend does a flying leap into your lap, instead of exclaiming, What a klutz!, ask yourself Does my dog want to kibbitz Written and illustrated by award-winning art director and graphic designer Janet Perr, Yiddish for Dogs will have you howling with laughter.
Obaasima: Ideal Woman
Author: Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe Jr.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595774555
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Obaasima: Ideal Woman exults in the beauty of romance and womanhood. The poet pays homage to a lady who once captured, for him, the essence of reciprocal love. It is an unforgettable feast of the psyche.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595774555
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Obaasima: Ideal Woman exults in the beauty of romance and womanhood. The poet pays homage to a lady who once captured, for him, the essence of reciprocal love. It is an unforgettable feast of the psyche.
Shleppy Boy
Author: Anne-Marie Asner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975362976
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Shleppy Boy is always dragging some thing, some where - a tuba, a tent, a dozen basketballs! In his book, he learns that sometimes less shlepping allows for more time to actually have fun with his friends, Shmutzy Girl, Klutzy Boy, Kibbitzy Girl, Noshy Boy and Shluffy Girl. Shleppy Boy transitions from thinking more stuff is always better to realizing that only "some things are worth the shlep." Ages 0-7 years.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780975362976
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Shleppy Boy is always dragging some thing, some where - a tuba, a tent, a dozen basketballs! In his book, he learns that sometimes less shlepping allows for more time to actually have fun with his friends, Shmutzy Girl, Klutzy Boy, Kibbitzy Girl, Noshy Boy and Shluffy Girl. Shleppy Boy transitions from thinking more stuff is always better to realizing that only "some things are worth the shlep." Ages 0-7 years.
Shadow Daughter
Author: Harriet Brown
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0738234540
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
A riveting, provocative, and ultimately hopeful exploration of mother-daughter estrangement, woven with research and anecdotes, from an award-winning journalist. The day of her mother's funeral, Harriet Brown was five thousand miles away. For years they'd gone through cycles of estrangement and connection, drastic blow-ups and equally dramatic reconciliations. By the time her mother died at seventy-six, they hadn't spoken at all in several years. Her mother's death sent Brown on a journey of exploration, one that considered guilt and trauma, rage and betrayal, and forgiveness. Shadow Daughter tackles a subject we rarely discuss as a culture. Family estrangements -- between parents and children, siblings, multiple generations -- are surprisingly common, and even families that aren't officially estranged often have some experience of deep conflicts. Despite the fact that the issue touches most people one way or another, estrangement is still shrouded in secrecy, stigma, and shame. We simply don't talk about it, and that silence can make an already difficult situation even harder. Brown tells her story with clear-eyed honesty and hard-won wisdom; she also shared interviews with others who are estranged, as well as the most recent research on this taboo topic. Ultimately, Shadow Daughter is a thoughtful, provocative, and deeply researched exploration of the ties that bind and break, forgiveness, reconciliation, and what family really means.
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0738234540
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
A riveting, provocative, and ultimately hopeful exploration of mother-daughter estrangement, woven with research and anecdotes, from an award-winning journalist. The day of her mother's funeral, Harriet Brown was five thousand miles away. For years they'd gone through cycles of estrangement and connection, drastic blow-ups and equally dramatic reconciliations. By the time her mother died at seventy-six, they hadn't spoken at all in several years. Her mother's death sent Brown on a journey of exploration, one that considered guilt and trauma, rage and betrayal, and forgiveness. Shadow Daughter tackles a subject we rarely discuss as a culture. Family estrangements -- between parents and children, siblings, multiple generations -- are surprisingly common, and even families that aren't officially estranged often have some experience of deep conflicts. Despite the fact that the issue touches most people one way or another, estrangement is still shrouded in secrecy, stigma, and shame. We simply don't talk about it, and that silence can make an already difficult situation even harder. Brown tells her story with clear-eyed honesty and hard-won wisdom; she also shared interviews with others who are estranged, as well as the most recent research on this taboo topic. Ultimately, Shadow Daughter is a thoughtful, provocative, and deeply researched exploration of the ties that bind and break, forgiveness, reconciliation, and what family really means.
Friendship List #1: 11 Before 12
Author: Lisa Greenwald
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062411764
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass will love acclaimed author Lisa Greenwald’s new series about two best friends who kick-start middle school with a bucket list of eleven things they need to do to become AMAZING before their joint twelfth birthday party. The first day of middle school means trading in freeze tag at the pool for new schedules, fabulous outfits, and a fresh start. But for eleven-year-old Kaylan, the chaos of new locker combinations, cafeteria cliques, and potential first kisses is more than she can handle. She dreads the start of sixth grade and feels like she wants—no, needs—a winning game plan. Luckily, Kaylan and her effortlessly chill BFF, Arianna, have a fool-proof plan for tackling transitions: a list of eleven things they need to do to totally transform themselves before they both turn twelve in November. But between making guy friends, getting detention (and makeovers!), helping humanity, and having super-candid conversations with their moms about their flaws, the first 100 days of school turn out worse than Kaylan ever imagined. Kaylan and Ari forget to focus on their friendship and soon their loyalty to the list—what was meant to help them keep it together—becomes the very thing tearing their lives apart.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062411764
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass will love acclaimed author Lisa Greenwald’s new series about two best friends who kick-start middle school with a bucket list of eleven things they need to do to become AMAZING before their joint twelfth birthday party. The first day of middle school means trading in freeze tag at the pool for new schedules, fabulous outfits, and a fresh start. But for eleven-year-old Kaylan, the chaos of new locker combinations, cafeteria cliques, and potential first kisses is more than she can handle. She dreads the start of sixth grade and feels like she wants—no, needs—a winning game plan. Luckily, Kaylan and her effortlessly chill BFF, Arianna, have a fool-proof plan for tackling transitions: a list of eleven things they need to do to totally transform themselves before they both turn twelve in November. But between making guy friends, getting detention (and makeovers!), helping humanity, and having super-candid conversations with their moms about their flaws, the first 100 days of school turn out worse than Kaylan ever imagined. Kaylan and Ari forget to focus on their friendship and soon their loyalty to the list—what was meant to help them keep it together—becomes the very thing tearing their lives apart.