Author: Jeffrey Copeland
Publisher: Paragon House
ISBN: 9781557788849
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story of the landmark 1948 Supreme Court decision, Shelley v Kr'mer, told through the voice of one of the participants, an African-American teacher in the St. Louis schools. Many battles have been fought through the years to gain dignity, justice and equality for all in America. Few of those battles have had the lasting significance and impact of the one described in the telling of Olivia's Story. Olivia Merriweather Perkins joined a brave group of people in St. Louis, Missouri who came together, without regard to their personal safety and well-being, to fight for rights that had been denied to people of color, the right to property. Their sacrifices eventually led to "Shelley vs Kr'mer," one of the most important legal battles of modern times, the impact of which was felt in every corner of America. This legal case changed the face of a nation, not only in housing but also in other area taken for granted today.
Olivia's Story
Author: Jeffrey Copeland
Publisher: Paragon House
ISBN: 9781557788849
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story of the landmark 1948 Supreme Court decision, Shelley v Kr'mer, told through the voice of one of the participants, an African-American teacher in the St. Louis schools. Many battles have been fought through the years to gain dignity, justice and equality for all in America. Few of those battles have had the lasting significance and impact of the one described in the telling of Olivia's Story. Olivia Merriweather Perkins joined a brave group of people in St. Louis, Missouri who came together, without regard to their personal safety and well-being, to fight for rights that had been denied to people of color, the right to property. Their sacrifices eventually led to "Shelley vs Kr'mer," one of the most important legal battles of modern times, the impact of which was felt in every corner of America. This legal case changed the face of a nation, not only in housing but also in other area taken for granted today.
Publisher: Paragon House
ISBN: 9781557788849
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story of the landmark 1948 Supreme Court decision, Shelley v Kr'mer, told through the voice of one of the participants, an African-American teacher in the St. Louis schools. Many battles have been fought through the years to gain dignity, justice and equality for all in America. Few of those battles have had the lasting significance and impact of the one described in the telling of Olivia's Story. Olivia Merriweather Perkins joined a brave group of people in St. Louis, Missouri who came together, without regard to their personal safety and well-being, to fight for rights that had been denied to people of color, the right to property. Their sacrifices eventually led to "Shelley vs Kr'mer," one of the most important legal battles of modern times, the impact of which was felt in every corner of America. This legal case changed the face of a nation, not only in housing but also in other area taken for granted today.
The Island
Author: Olivia Levez
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1780748779
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
‘There were friends once, but they melted away. Things are different now I am a MONSTER’ Frances is alone. Cast away on a small island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, she has to find water, food and shelter. But survival is hard. Especially when she is haunted by memories of the things that she did before, the things that made her a monster. Pushed to the limit in extreme conditions, she battles to come to terms with her past, and find a future worth fighting for. This is a gripping and thought-provoking story about one girl’s journey to become the person she believes she can be.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1780748779
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
‘There were friends once, but they melted away. Things are different now I am a MONSTER’ Frances is alone. Cast away on a small island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, she has to find water, food and shelter. But survival is hard. Especially when she is haunted by memories of the things that she did before, the things that made her a monster. Pushed to the limit in extreme conditions, she battles to come to terms with her past, and find a future worth fighting for. This is a gripping and thought-provoking story about one girl’s journey to become the person she believes she can be.
Olivia Twist
Author: Lorie Langdon
Publisher: Blink
ISBN: 0310763479
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Olivia Twist is an innovative reimagining of Charles Dickens' classic tale Oliver Twist, in which Olivia was forced to live as a boy for her own safety until she was rescued from the streets. Now eighteen, Olivia finds herself at a crossroads: revealed secrets threaten to destroy the "proper" life she has built for herself, while newfound feelings for an arrogant young man she shouldn't like could derail her carefully laid plans for the future. Olivia Brownlow is no damsel in distress. Born in a workhouse and raised as a boy among thieving London street gangs, she is as tough and cunning as they come. When she is taken in by her uncle after a caper gone wrong, her life goes from fighting and stealing on the streets to lavish dinners and soirees as a debutante in high society. But she can’t seem to escape her past … or forget the teeming slums where children just like her still scrabble to survive. Jack MacCarron rose from his place in London's East End to become the adopted "nephew" of a society matron. Little does society know that MacCarron is a false name for a boy once known among London gangs as the Artful Dodger, and that he and his “aunt” are robbing them blind every chance they get. When Jack encounters Olivia Brownlow in places he least expects, his curiosity is piqued. Why is a society girl helping a bunch of homeless orphan thieves? Even more intriguing, why does she remind him so much of someone he once knew? Jack finds himself wondering if going legit and risking it all might be worth it for love.
Publisher: Blink
ISBN: 0310763479
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Olivia Twist is an innovative reimagining of Charles Dickens' classic tale Oliver Twist, in which Olivia was forced to live as a boy for her own safety until she was rescued from the streets. Now eighteen, Olivia finds herself at a crossroads: revealed secrets threaten to destroy the "proper" life she has built for herself, while newfound feelings for an arrogant young man she shouldn't like could derail her carefully laid plans for the future. Olivia Brownlow is no damsel in distress. Born in a workhouse and raised as a boy among thieving London street gangs, she is as tough and cunning as they come. When she is taken in by her uncle after a caper gone wrong, her life goes from fighting and stealing on the streets to lavish dinners and soirees as a debutante in high society. But she can’t seem to escape her past … or forget the teeming slums where children just like her still scrabble to survive. Jack MacCarron rose from his place in London's East End to become the adopted "nephew" of a society matron. Little does society know that MacCarron is a false name for a boy once known among London gangs as the Artful Dodger, and that he and his “aunt” are robbing them blind every chance they get. When Jack encounters Olivia Brownlow in places he least expects, his curiosity is piqued. Why is a society girl helping a bunch of homeless orphan thieves? Even more intriguing, why does she remind him so much of someone he once knew? Jack finds himself wondering if going legit and risking it all might be worth it for love.
OLIVIA Loves Halloween
Author: Maggie Testa
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481404644
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Olivia gets ready for Halloween in this original Level 1 Ready-to-Read story. Olivia and her friend Francine are helping decorate the classroom for their Halloween party, but they can’t agree on the color scheme. Francine insists that Halloween colors are always orange and black, but Olivia wants to use her favorite color, red. Since the decorations won’t be “perfect,” Olivia decides to look for the perfect costume, instead. On the day of the party, when Olivia arrives in her costume, she finds a few surprises waiting for her… OLIVIA™ Ian Falconer Ink Unlimited, Inc. and © 2014 Ian Falconer and Classic Media, LLC
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481404644
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Olivia gets ready for Halloween in this original Level 1 Ready-to-Read story. Olivia and her friend Francine are helping decorate the classroom for their Halloween party, but they can’t agree on the color scheme. Francine insists that Halloween colors are always orange and black, but Olivia wants to use her favorite color, red. Since the decorations won’t be “perfect,” Olivia decides to look for the perfect costume, instead. On the day of the party, when Olivia arrives in her costume, she finds a few surprises waiting for her… OLIVIA™ Ian Falconer Ink Unlimited, Inc. and © 2014 Ian Falconer and Classic Media, LLC
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
Author: Ian Falconer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0857079069
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
In her newest hilarious endeavour, Olivia embarks upon a quest for identity and individuality. It seems there are far too many pink and sparkly princesses around these days and Olivia has had quite enough! She needs to stand out. And so, in typical 'Olivia' style, she sets about creating a whole array of fantastically dressed princesses… and shows us that everyone can be individual and special.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0857079069
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
In her newest hilarious endeavour, Olivia embarks upon a quest for identity and individuality. It seems there are far too many pink and sparkly princesses around these days and Olivia has had quite enough! She needs to stand out. And so, in typical 'Olivia' style, she sets about creating a whole array of fantastically dressed princesses… and shows us that everyone can be individual and special.
Olivia 5-Minute Stories
Author: Various
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
ISBN: 9781534411630
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Twelve of Olivia’s favorite adventures are now available in one dazzling edition! Olivia loves to do it all! And with her great big imagination, Olivia can go anywhere. Would you like to come along? This treasury includes twelve of Olivia’s favorite adventures, each of which can be read aloud in five minutes. This sweet collection is perfect for busy little ones who are always on the go! Olivia’s 5-Minute Stories includes: OLIVIA Acts Out OLIVIA the Ballerina OLIVIA and the Haunted Hotel OLIVIA the Superhero Dinner with OLIVIA OLIVIA and the School Carnival I Can Do Anything! OLIVIA and Her Alien Brother OLIVIA Leads a Parade OLIVIA Makes Memories OLIVIA Dances for Joy OLIVIA Says Good Night OLIVIA TM Ian Falconer Ink Unlimited, Inc. and © 2018 Ian Falconer and Classic Media, LLC
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
ISBN: 9781534411630
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Twelve of Olivia’s favorite adventures are now available in one dazzling edition! Olivia loves to do it all! And with her great big imagination, Olivia can go anywhere. Would you like to come along? This treasury includes twelve of Olivia’s favorite adventures, each of which can be read aloud in five minutes. This sweet collection is perfect for busy little ones who are always on the go! Olivia’s 5-Minute Stories includes: OLIVIA Acts Out OLIVIA the Ballerina OLIVIA and the Haunted Hotel OLIVIA the Superhero Dinner with OLIVIA OLIVIA and the School Carnival I Can Do Anything! OLIVIA and Her Alien Brother OLIVIA Leads a Parade OLIVIA Makes Memories OLIVIA Dances for Joy OLIVIA Says Good Night OLIVIA TM Ian Falconer Ink Unlimited, Inc. and © 2018 Ian Falconer and Classic Media, LLC
Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy
Author: Ian Falconer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0857073486
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Olivia has one toy that she loves more than anything. She feeds him, dresses him and takes him everywhere. So when he disappears, Olivia is FURIOUS! She looks under the rug, under the sofa, under the cat. She shouts at Ian and baby William, she cries, she stomps... all to no avail. Then, one dark and stormy night, Olivia hears a noise... Clutching a candelabra, she creeps bravely into her bedroom, and sees a huge menacing shadow on the wall. Who is this monster, and what's that hanging from his jaws? All is resolved peacefully in this entertaining story starring our favourite pig and her favourite toy.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0857073486
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Olivia has one toy that she loves more than anything. She feeds him, dresses him and takes him everywhere. So when he disappears, Olivia is FURIOUS! She looks under the rug, under the sofa, under the cat. She shouts at Ian and baby William, she cries, she stomps... all to no avail. Then, one dark and stormy night, Olivia hears a noise... Clutching a candelabra, she creeps bravely into her bedroom, and sees a huge menacing shadow on the wall. Who is this monster, and what's that hanging from his jaws? All is resolved peacefully in this entertaining story starring our favourite pig and her favourite toy.
Rosa
Author: Nikki Giovanni
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312376024
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A biography about Rosa Parks, the Alabama black seamstress who refused to give up her seat on a bus and helped establish the civil rights movement.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312376024
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A biography about Rosa Parks, the Alabama black seamstress who refused to give up her seat on a bus and helped establish the civil rights movement.
Olivia
Author: V.C. Andrews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145163708X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Olivia always knew her younger sister would get into trouble, but she never realized the undercurrents of disaster would grow to a raging flood... Olivia was always the sensible one. The responsible sister. She took after their father, a man as cold and driven as the Cape Cod wind, a man possessed by an inner need to be respected and successful. She would be the one to take over his million-dollar businesses. She would become the unwavering compass and resilient caretaker of the Logan family—whether she wanted to or not. But Belinda belonged only to herself. Flighty, flirtatious, and possessed of a beauty that promised her a privileged life, Belinda was lavished with attention. Mother and Father, family friends, boys from school, they all adored Belinda. And as she matured into a young woman, her beauty became even more haunting. She vowed never to grow up, to remain forever an enchanting little girl to be worshiped and cared for. Then came that fateful night, when Olivia was awakened by the low whistle of the wind off the ocean...a whistle that became an unearthly wail coming from Belinda's bedroom. It was the tragic night that their father would forbid them to speak of ever again. The night they would never forget. The night that would send generations of Logans down an unavoidable path of lies, deceit, and heartbreak.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145163708X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Olivia always knew her younger sister would get into trouble, but she never realized the undercurrents of disaster would grow to a raging flood... Olivia was always the sensible one. The responsible sister. She took after their father, a man as cold and driven as the Cape Cod wind, a man possessed by an inner need to be respected and successful. She would be the one to take over his million-dollar businesses. She would become the unwavering compass and resilient caretaker of the Logan family—whether she wanted to or not. But Belinda belonged only to herself. Flighty, flirtatious, and possessed of a beauty that promised her a privileged life, Belinda was lavished with attention. Mother and Father, family friends, boys from school, they all adored Belinda. And as she matured into a young woman, her beauty became even more haunting. She vowed never to grow up, to remain forever an enchanting little girl to be worshiped and cared for. Then came that fateful night, when Olivia was awakened by the low whistle of the wind off the ocean...a whistle that became an unearthly wail coming from Belinda's bedroom. It was the tragic night that their father would forbid them to speak of ever again. The night they would never forget. The night that would send generations of Logans down an unavoidable path of lies, deceit, and heartbreak.
Hating Olivia
Author: Mark SaFranko
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062023667
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
“A book of quiet horrors and beautifully expressed longing. . . . SaFranko’s prose is precise, flawless, and the work of a man who truly loves and understands great writing.” —Tony O'Neill, author of Sick City and Down and Out on Murder Mile “SaFranko writes from the heart, and the balls, crafting a furious and passionate piece of work that is entirely his own, with some scenes that would make even Bukowski blush.” —Susan Tomaselli, editor of Dogmatika.com Hating Olivia is acclaimed underground author Mark SaFranko’s darkly twisted story of two people’s descent into sex, obsession, and mutual destruction. A gritty confessional tale, Hating Olivia is sure to appeal to fans of Charles Bukowski, John Fante, and Huburt Selby, Jr.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062023667
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
“A book of quiet horrors and beautifully expressed longing. . . . SaFranko’s prose is precise, flawless, and the work of a man who truly loves and understands great writing.” —Tony O'Neill, author of Sick City and Down and Out on Murder Mile “SaFranko writes from the heart, and the balls, crafting a furious and passionate piece of work that is entirely his own, with some scenes that would make even Bukowski blush.” —Susan Tomaselli, editor of Dogmatika.com Hating Olivia is acclaimed underground author Mark SaFranko’s darkly twisted story of two people’s descent into sex, obsession, and mutual destruction. A gritty confessional tale, Hating Olivia is sure to appeal to fans of Charles Bukowski, John Fante, and Huburt Selby, Jr.