![]() ![]() When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. His path isn´t clear-and the pressure to join a "crew," as his brother did, is always there. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. Lolly´s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Then Lolly´s mother´s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. ![]() They´re still reeling from his older brother´s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. ![]() It´s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren´t celebrating. Winner of the Coretta Scott King John Steptoe Award for New Talent and soon to be a major motion picture directed by Michael B. The New York TimesĪ boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother´s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. ![]() It´s not just a narrative it´s an experience. ![]()
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Before graduating from Rutgers University with a double major in American History and African Studies, the Bronx, New York native had traveled the world as an outspoken writer and leader. ![]() ![]() ![]() Heather has written over a hundred books for children, including alphabet books, science and history books, craft books, classical fairy tales, a series for beginner readers called Farmyard Tales, Usborne Bible Tales, and Greek Myths. ![]() OL15828707W Page-progression lr Page_number_confidence 87.50 Pages 138 Ppi 514 Related-external-id urn:isbn:0746042078 Collects twenty-two folk tales from around the world, including Leyla and the Lamp from Persia, The Magic Fish Hook from New Zealand, and The Magic Doll. Heather Amery was born and brought up in Bath, Somerset. ![]() 2000 by Heather Amery (Author), Linda Edwards (Illustrator) 99 ratings Hardcover 3.47 15 Used from 0.95 2 New from 49.95 Tales of brave heroes and heroines are retold alongside tales of wonderful magic, of strange and beautiful creatures, and of how things began. Urn:lcp:usbornestoriesfr00amer:lcpdf:2ccbec50-1c82-4fc5-bd43-5db20d9307ca Stories from Around the World (Usborne Gift Book S.) Hardcover 27 Oct. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 20:14:11 Boxid IA121215 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II City [Tulsa, OK Curatenote shipped Donor ![]() ![]() Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) was one of the most popular female poets of the early 20th century. A very good copy indeed, a little offsetting to endpapers, contents mildly toned but clean and free from marks, in the very good jacket, somewhat chipped and marked, loss to foot of front panel. Neat gift inscription to front free endpaper. Original blue cloth, gilt title to spine, vignette to front cover, top edge gilt. Following her divorce in 1928, Teasdale embarked upon a close relationship with a young student, Margaret Conklin, who was appointed Teasdale's literary executor upon her death. Originally concerned with the particular problems of women in love, Teasdale moved forward to face the tragedy of all humanity confronting the inevitability of death" (ANB). "In a career remarkable for the growth it displayed as she moved from girlish sentimentality to an unflinching awareness of the pain of life, Sara Teasdale fashioned lyrics of exquisite musicality with such skill that they seem totally natural even when they are in fact perfect examples of formal meters. ![]() ![]() First edition, first printing, scarce in the jacket, of the poetry collection by the "American Sappho" that won the first Columbia University Poetry Society Prize (later renamed the Pulitzer Prize) and the Poetry Society of America Prize in 1918. ![]() ![]() The word Asterios means “starry” and his family name in its’ abbreviated form, Polyp, is synonymous for fleshy growths usually associated with cancer. His name is a play of both Greek words and Greek mythology. Despite having won numerous awards for his designs, none of his designs had actually ever been erected earning him the derisive title of “paper architect.” Asterios is subtly pompous, hardly passing up any opportunities to show off his considerable learning and vast recall of stock knowledge. Prior to the disastrous fire that had turned his life upside down he was a university professor at the University of Ithaca giving lectures on architecture. ![]() The middle-aged southpaw protagonist of the novel. ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]() ![]() He reviews the attempts of a number of men who in one way or another sought to throw off either King Herod or the Roman yoke and win freedom for Israel. I doubt very much that Aslan's fresh take on it will win a following-at least not among scholars.Īslan, who is writing for non-experts, describes Jewish zealotry (largely in terms of zeal for the temple and for Israel's law of Moses) and surveys some of Israel's history between the Testaments. ![]() Few followed Brandon then virtually no one does today. The ablest presentation of this line of interpretation was made by the British scholar S. Reza Aslan's Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth resurrects the theory that Jesus' ministry and death are best explained against the background of Jewish zealot movements at the turn of the era. ![]() ![]() ![]() Moalem earned his Doctor of Philosophy in human physiology specializing in neurogenetics from the University of Toronto. Moalem has cofounded two biotechnology companies and has been awarded 25 patents for his inventions in biotechnology and human health. ![]() Moalem was the first to propose that the progressive neurodegeneration associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease might be caused or exacerbated by an excessive amount of the metal iron in the brain. His research led to the discovery of a new class of antibiotics that specifically target superbug microorganisms such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA). His clinical genetics research led to the discovery of three rare genetic syndromes, hypotrichosis- lymphedema- telangiectasia- renal defect syndrome, a form of SRY-negative XX male sex reversal as well as a nephronopthisis associated ciliopathy. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Survival of the Sickest, as well as How Sex Works, Inheritance and The Better Half. ![]() Moalem is an expert in the fields of rare diseases, sex differentiation, neurogenetics, biotechnology and has been described as a polymath. Sharon Moalem is a Canadian–American physician, scientist, and author. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her In Death series had just the right balance of mystery, police procedural, humor and romance to make this male not feel all weird reading was really was a romance novel. My initial introduction to Nora Roberts’ writing was through a mystery-romance series of hers written by her under the pseudonym, J.D. The novels which sold me on her type of writing was her Three Sisters Island Trilogy.ĭance Upon the Air was a surprise find for me as a reader. I’m still not sold on a majority of romance-themed novels, but I have been sold on the one’s written by that queen of the romance novels: Nora Roberts (and to a larger degree the one’s she writes under the pseudonym J.D Robb). Ten or so years ago I would never have picked up these books, but I have since found them to be much to my liking. Not saying romance novels have no place, but it definitely doesn’t fill the criteria of what I like and listed above. I would be the first to admit that romance novels would be the last thing I would consider my type of entertainment. ![]() ![]() I think most people’s guilty pleasure were discovered by accident or happenstance. This particular guilty pleasure I came across by accident. Horror, action and sci-fi tend to perk up my attention when looking for something to read, watch and/or play. My taste in entertainment tends to be on the darker, violent and existential side of things. ![]() ![]() ![]() Although, his affair with Mickey Rooney’s wife, Barbara Ann Thomason more than likely caused strain on the relationship as well. Though she had already filed for divorce, claiming the actor had been arrested by Inglewood police on charges of assaulting her. She married twice, once to a dentist and the second to actor and body guard to Alain Delon, Milos Milos, until his death in 1966. She was thirty-nine-years-old at the time of her death.Ĭynthia had gained some attention through out of her life. At the time of her death she is listed as working as a saleswoman at a local department store. She also hosted a call-in talk show on KPLM-TV in Palm Springs. ![]() A showgirl, writer, studio production employee, actress and producer - although, I can find no credits to any of these things. Little is known of what happened to Cynthia Bouron or much about her life outside of publicity. THE ARTICLE BELOW STATES IT WAS HER CAR.) parked outside of The Market Basket located at 11315 Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, California. Ten days later, her body was found inside the trunk of a car ( I WAS MISTAKEN. ![]() On October 20, 1973, Cynthia Bouron’s two sons reported their mother missing after having not seen or heard from her for three days. ![]() ![]() Katie McGarry was a teenager during the age of grunge and boy bands and remembers those years as the best and worst of her life. But sometimes the right person is the one you least expect, and the road you fear the most is the one that leads you home. ![]() What he doesn't count on is that Emily just might turn that dream upside down. So when her father asks him to keep her safe from a rival club with a score to settle, Oz knows it's his shot at his dream. And while Emily-the gorgeous and sheltered daughter of the club's most respected member-is in town, he's gonna prove it to her. Oz wants one thing: to join the Reign of Terror. Not the club, not her secret-keeping father and not Oz, a guy with suck-me-in blue eyes who can help her understand them both. But when a reluctant visit turns to an extended summer vacation among relatives she never knew she had, one thing becomes clear: nothing is what it seems. Sure, she's curious about her biological father-the one who chose life in a motorcycle club, the Reign of Terror, over being a parent-but that doesn't mean she wants to be a part of his world. Seventeen-year-old Emily likes her life the way it is: doting parents, good friends, good school in a safe neighborhood. ![]() ![]() An unforgettable new series from acclaimed author Katie McGarry about taking risks, opening your heart and ending up in a place you never imagined possible. ![]() |