Holiday Blues
Holiday Blues

Author: Chris Emejuru

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-10-09

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1435760247

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Take two teenage friends, cross their paths with two bad brothers during one holiday break, and this is what you get. The secondary school-attending friends are Jon, schooling out of town at Port Harcourt, and Lasy whose school is closer home to their small town of Aboh near Orlu in eastern Nigeria. Jon's story is one of mistaken identity and is tied to his older sister Mary to whom he has an emotional attachment. Lasy's story is that of pursuit of local fame that puts him in direct competition with bad brother number two, Chamberlain. Set in early 1980s Nigeria, HB captures a bit of the culture and social issues of the time: juvenile delinquency, exam fraud, poor infrastructure, bad electricity, corrupt policemen at road checkpoints, chaotic traffic, malaria, ghetto jungle justice, traditional customs and beliefs. You are also taken on panoramic trips within a rural setting in eastern Nigeria, from east across the River Niger to Lagos in the west, and within Lagos itself.

Survival Lessons
Survival Lessons

Author: Alice Hoffman

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2020-08-18

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13: 1504064542

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The New York Times–bestselling author and cancer survivor tells how to hold on to joy in times of sorrow in this “absolutely beautiful book” (Sue Monk Kidd). The prize-winning author of such modern literary classics as Practical Magic, The World That We Knew, and The Marriage of Opposites, Alice Hoffman is also a cancer survivor. In Survival Lessons, she shares her transformative journey, showing us how to re-envision our own lives and relationships with our friends and family, and the significance of the everyday choices we make. Sorrow and joy are both part of the human experience, and the beauty of the world is easy to overlook during periods of crisis, illness, or loss. Here, Hoffman offers wit, wisdom, and comfort in “an optimistic instruction manual [for] anyone struggling with self-care in a time of trouble” (Story Circle Book Reviews). “In this gem of a book, Alice Hoffman acknowledges the sorrows of life, while reminding us of its joys. Survival Lessons is filled with love, insight, and lots of practical advice—including a crazy-good brownie recipe.” —Will Schwalbe, New York Times–bestselling author of The End of Your Life Book Club “Hoffman’s storytelling artistry enlivens each intimate, thoughtfully distilled, charming, and nurturing lesson in living.” —Booklist “[Survival Lessons] is not about [Hoffman’s] breast cancer per se but about making choices that will improve readers’ lives and relationships and remind them ‘of the beauty of life.’” —Library Journal “Full of smart intentions and kind reminders . . . Uplifting advice we’ll gladly take.” —Better Homes & Gardens

Daisy Has the Holiday Blues
Daisy Has the Holiday Blues

Author: Marci Peschke

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781616411183

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Daisy is looking forward to Christmas and getting everyone the perfect gift, but when her family gets bad news and her class loses the Winter Wonderland door-decorating contest, Daisy needs help regaining her enthusiasm.

Lady Sings the Blues
Lady Sings the Blues

Author: Billie Holiday

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2006-07-25

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0767923863

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Perfect for fans of The United States vs. Billie Holiday, this is the fiercely honest, no-holds-barred memoir of the legendary jazz, swing, and standards singing sensation—a fiftieth-anniversary edition updated with stunning new photos, a revised discography, and an insightful foreword by music writer David Ritz Taking the reader on a fast-moving journey from Billie Holiday’s rough-and-tumble Baltimore childhood (where she ran errands at a whorehouse in exchange for the chance to listen to Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith albums), to her emergence on Harlem’s club scene, to sold-out performances with the Count Basie Orchestra and with Artie Shaw and his band, this revelatory memoir is notable for its trenchant observations on the racism that darkened Billie’s life and the heroin addiction that ended it too soon. We are with her during the mesmerizing debut of “Strange Fruit”; with her as she rubs shoulders with the biggest movie stars and musicians of the day (Bob Hope, Lana Turner, Clark Gable, Benny Goodman, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, and more); and with her through the scrapes with Jim Crow, spats with Sarah Vaughan, ignominious jailings, and tragic decline. All of this is told in Holiday’s tart, streetwise style and hip patois that makes it read as if it were written yesterday.

Growing Up Daisy
Growing Up Daisy

Author: Marci Peschke

Publisher: Calico Chapter Books

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781616411138

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Ten-year-old Daisy Martinez is excited to begin fourth grade! Daisy and her BFF Blanca are both in room 210 with the wonderful new teacher, Ms. Lilly. When Ms. Lilly calls her class super smart superstars, Daisy decides she's going to prove that she's both. Join Daisy, Blanca, Raymond and all their friends for an exciting year in fourth grade!

Families We Choose
Families We Choose

Author: Kath Weston

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780231110938

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This study brings together two areas of investigation: relationships of gay and lesbian individuals with their biological families, and lesbian and gay relationships in the context of research on alternative forms of family.

BACK TO ROUTINE
BACK TO ROUTINE

Author: DAVID SANDUA

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13:

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Diving into the vacations is a pleasure, but getting back into the daily routine can be a challenge. This book addresses the post-holiday transition, exploring everything from the depression that can arise to how relationships are affected. It highlights the importance of readjusting and finding a balance between responsibilities and self-care. Throughout its pages, strategies are offered for coping with post-holiday depression, strengthening bonds in relationships, and adjusting back to routine. Topics such as post-holiday financial stress, the importance of social support, and how to maintain a mindful mindset in the midst of chaos are discussed. It also emphasizes the relevance of taking care of physical and emotional health, and how to cultivate resilience to meet the challenges that arise. It is an essential guide for those seeking to successfully navigate the post-holiday period while maintaining wellness and harmony in their lives.

LET'S SPEAK ENGLISH İngilizce Geliştirme Seti (Özel Basım) (ENGLISH - TURKISH)
LET'S SPEAK ENGLISH İngilizce Geliştirme Seti (Özel Basım) (ENGLISH - TURKISH)

Author: BEKİR ORHAN DOĞAN

Publisher: BORA YAYINCILIK

Published: 2024-01-22

Total Pages: 725

ISBN-13: 6056809900

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• Sağlıktan Teknolojiye, Haberlerden Fıkralara, İş Dünyasından Yaşam Öykülerine, her alandan seçilmiş YÜZLERCE İLGİNÇ KONU • Her Durum için KARŞILIKLI KONUŞMA Örnekleri (DIALOGUES) • HİKAYELER (STORIES) • 10.000'den fazla İngilizce SÖZCÜK ve DEYİM (VOCABULARY) • Türkçe Açıklamalı, Geniş Kapsamlı İNGİLİZCE DİLBİLGİSİ (GRAMMAR) • Tüm İngilizce Okuma Parçalarının ve Diyalogların ‘Online’ SES KAYITLARI (LISTENING) ÖNSÖZ: ‘Kitap + Ses Kayıtları’ olarak sunulan LET'S SPEAK ENGLISH seti 3 ANA BÖLÜM içermektedir: 1) LET'S SPEAK ENGLISH serisinin kitaplarından seçilen çok sayıda okuma parçasına, yeni konuların ve öykülerin eklenmesiyle oluşturulan çok geniş kapsamlı OKUMA ve DİNLEME BÖLÜMÜ. (Tüm İngilizce parçaların SES KAYITLARI da verilmektedir.) 2) Her duruma ilişkin KARŞILIKLI KONUŞMA ÖRNEKLERİ. (Tüm İngilizce konuşmaların SES KAYITLARI da verilmektedir.) 3) Türkçe açıklamalı, geniş kapsamlı ve tüm önemli konuları içeren İNGİLİZCE DİLBİLGİSİ ve ÖRNEK TÜMCELER. LET'S SPEAK ENGLISH’in temel hedefleri kısaca şunlardır: İngilizce öğrenmekte olan herkes için, bilim ve teknolojiden astrolojiye, spordan politikaya, iş yaşamından fıkralara, yaşam öykülerinden bilmecelere, her alandan seçilen ilginç konularla, hoşça zaman geçirerek, eğlenerek, düşünerek, bilgilenerek ve dinleyerek İNGİLİZCE BİLGİSİNİ TÜM YÖNLERİ İLE İLERLETME OLANAĞI sağlamak. OKUMA, DİNLEME, ANLAMA, KONUŞMA ve ÇEVİRİ YAPMA YETERLİĞİni geliştirmek. İngilizce DİLBİLGİSİ KALIPLARInı, bire bir yapılan çeviriler ve dilbilgisi açıklamaları ile kolayca öğretebilmek. SÖZCÜK ve DEYİM DAĞARCIĞInı geliştirmek. (Bire bir verilen Türkçe çeviriler, alfabetik olarak sıralanmış önemli sözcükler ve dilbilgisi bölümündeki örnek tümceler ile 10.000’in üzerinde sözcük ve deyim öğrenme olanağı sunulmaktadır.)