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"Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost didn’t set out to make history. But when these three Black first graders stepped into the all-white McDonogh No. 19 Public School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960, that’s exactly what they did. They integrated their school just ten minutes before Ruby Bridges walked into her school, also in New Orleans. Like Ruby, the trio faced crowds of protestors fighting against public school desegregation efforts...
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Family is complicated. Love isn't.
Acclaimed artist Elaine Gordon can't believe her loving husband is gone. After a lifetime spent utterly devoted to her soul mate and their marriage, Elaine is now tetherless, faced with widowhood and all the decisions that come with it, not least of which is what to do with her rambling, now-empty family home.
Anxious to console their mother in her time of grief, Elaine's four grown children urge her to put everything...
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Opening Doors is ALLi's best practice guide to the publishing industry for indie authors. From entering awards and joining literary associations, to approaching festivals, bookshops and making the most of your publication rights, this proactive book is full of tips, insights and inspiring case studies.
This guidebook is part of ALLi's ongoing Open Up to Indie Authors campaign to encourage and aid literary events, festivals, prizes, reviewers, booksellers,...
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Following a brutal war of power, Nyeredza is left without a father and brothers to protect her. She and the rest of the women of Chevecheve Village rise up to fight, defend and protect themselves while still carrying out their womanly duties. The unexpected happens and Nyeredza finds herself in a different timeline. She fears for her family's safety but this journey teaches her something about herself that she did not see coming.
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Prathyagrahi was a successful rich man amassed lot of wealth but at the age of ninety six he suddenly became bedridden. In the beginning of his life, Prathyagrahi's family was very poor but enthusiastic and intelligent Prathyagrahi always wanted to be rich. Suddenly he became quite rich in his young days itself and there was a rumor that Prathyagrahi took the help of some spirits to become rich like that. But Prathyagrahi never has agreed to that...
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Emily Swift: Reckless, unruly, unreliable… brave and big-hearted.
My name is Emily Swift and I'm a Salesman – one who's currently persona non grata with the Empire's leadership. I'm technically grounded, but I can still travel from place to place simply by stepping through a door. Any door.
I've been told I'm overconfident and take foolish risks. Allegedly, I'm unreliable. I've been accused of fibbing – okay, lying– and holding back the whole...
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Writing about oneself can be a self-centered experience. Yet there is something therapeutic and responsible in the act of engaging in reflection about one's life. As I write these words, I am living in the eighth decade of life and I am forced to self-examination as the driving forces of achievement diminish into the question, "Was what I did with my life worth the struggles and hard work to make a difference in the world in which I
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How women can speak up and stand out in a business world built for men.
A Top Ten performer at a previous financial advisory services firm, Nora Castro was invited to meet with the senior executive team at her new company. In a boardroom where Castro was the only female in attendance, the president asked for big ideas to save the firm from their shrinking footprint in the industry. Castro's hand shot up. "I have the answer!" When she was ignored,...
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In a perfect Christian and socialistic world, virginity is relinquished on the wedding night. Practice is not required and serves no purpose except that of (for some) personal pleasure.
I (not alone) believe that this sex education should begin at home and in some school programs. After all, it is an essential education form.
It has been determined that the character of protestors is to demand much more then they will settle for. With this theory...
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I have produced a fictitious short story about how Lara and Alexander - the two archaeologists, found the elusive El Dorado temple and unearthed the Golden Mask.In this resource - including the exciting legend of the elusive city of El Dorado - I look at the story, the gold, the treasure, the golden mask, and a modern-day escape room. I provide prompts for using technology - in the context of creating an El Dorado-themed escape room. Inspired by my...
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"Christie's stirring illustrations, including the cover painting of a triumphant L'Ouverture surrounded by his people, complement the dramatic tale."--Kirkus Reviews
"In this eye-opening biography, Rockwell makes a strong case that Toussaint L'Ouverture is one of the most overlooked heroes of the eighteenth century . . . Evocative paintings in primary colors help tell the story (the rendition of Toussaint in prison is especially poignant), while...
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Unlocking Your Divine Destiny Through The Uncommon Secret of Supernatural Open Doors Embark on a captivating spiritual journey, where closed doors are not setbacks but divine interventions guiding your path. The Secret of Supernatural Open Doors unveils the art of discerning and embracing God's closed doors for your ultimate good. You will discover divine open doors secrets, including the following:Navigate the Unseen Battlefield: Discover the realm...
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OPENING DOORS IS ALSO ABOUT STEPPING THROUGH THEM TO FIND THE TRUTH...
Yvonne is guided by The Voice as she embarks on a long journey from fear and confusion toward trust and acceptance. She learns to value the use of her gifts for the emotional and physical healing of herself and others.
Woven seamlessly through the narrative are practical tips for self-development and stories from the lives of people she has helped. Filled with a combination of...
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The Open Door anthology brings together a collection of short stories by some of Ireland's greatest writers, all of which are written and crafted specifically for the emerging adult reader.
Featuring writing from Graham Norton, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Blindboy Boatclub, Donal Ryan, Sheila O'Flanagan, Roddy Doyle, Patrick Freyne, Carlo Gébler, Ciara Geraghty, Colm O'Regan, Deirdre Purcell, Dermot Bolger, Emily Hourican, Louise Kennedy, Martina Devlin,...
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"Welcome to Barrie, Ontario, the city of a new breed of wizards. My daddy can walk through doors that aren't there! Through doors, we walked through enchanted doors for our eyes only."
Shelby is the main character. She did not have a clue that she was a wizard, a shape-shifter. A wizard with attitude; go, girl, go! A crown of flowers, an enchanted dress, a Grim Stone around her neck, and gifts from the Say-Waze. They were on a mission to save...
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"What would make you come back?" the Chinese people asked. "What is so important that you would risk your life to tell us?" Jonathan eagerly explained to them what had brought him back to China, even after so many foreigners had been killed: the need to share the gospel.
As a poor Canadian farm boy, Jonathan Goforth had no idea that he would spend most of his life braving disaster, danger, and disease to share God's love with the people of China....
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