Josephine's Pouch
Josephine's Pouch

Author: Geneva Witmer

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2018-04-03

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1982200774

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Josephines Pouch is a story with a message for children, teens, and adults about a young kangaroo girl who experiences resistance as she struggles to be herself and to receive acceptance from others. The story starts with Josephine at the start of a school year, excited and eager to learn and be friends with her classmates. She soon encounters resistance to her self-expression and tries to change who she is, only to realize that she must be strong, love herself, and encourage others to accept themselves when they feel they have lost their value or are not being heard and accepted for their unique strengths.

New York Beauties & Flying Geese
New York Beauties & Flying Geese

Author: Carl Hentsch

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1617451770

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Dramatic curves and angles for today's adventurous quilter Become a skilled foundation piecer with New York Beauty blocks and arcs of Flying Geese that amaze! Carl Hentsch simplifies a technique loved by many with his straightforward approach to curved piecing, foundation piecing, and simple machine appliqué. Stitch your way through 31 architectural block patterns, ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. Then it's time to practice on 10 full-size quilts and 27 bonus pillow projects with lively color combinations to provide movement and drama. In a personal foreword, fabric designer Tula Pink discusses how she met Carl and came to collaborate with him on the color choices for his quilts. • Complex piecing made simple! Expand your skill set and learn new tips and techniques for curved and foundation piecing • Traditional blocks shine with the use of modern fabrics in rich color stories, with fabric selections by Tula Pink • Practice your newfound skills on a small project with stunning round pillows designed to accompany each quilt

Becoming Josephine
Becoming Josephine

Author: Heather Webb

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-12-31

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1101634995

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A sweeping historical debut about the Creole socialite who transformed herself into an empress Readers are fascinated with the wives of famous men. In Becoming Josephine, debut novelist Heather Webb follows Rose Tascher as she sails from her Martinique plantation to Paris, eager to enjoy an elegant life at the royal court. Once there, however, Rose’s aristocratic soldier-husband dashes her dreams by abandoning her amid the tumult of the French Revolution. After narrowly escaping death, Rose reinvents herself as Josephine, a beautiful socialite wooed by an awkward suitor—Napoleon Bonaparte. “A debut as bewitching as its protagonist.” —Erika Robuck, author of Hemingway’s Girl and Call Me Zelda “Vivid and passionate.” —Susan Spann, author of The Shinobi Mysteries From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Dolphin Princess
The Dolphin Princess

Author: Sylva Kelegian

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2014-05-28

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 1493143883

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2016 Book Excellence Finalist Award - Children's Fiction 2015 Global Ebook Award Wi1nner - Children's Literature Fiction 2015 Beverly Hills Book Award Winner - Children's Fiction 2015 Cipa Evvy Merit Award - Children's Story books When eight-year-old Saroya loses her mother, her usually absent father takes her on a cruise for her birthday, which he forgets to celebrate. Devastated and very seasick, the little girl falls off the ship, trying to catch a locket that belonged to her beloved mother. Saroya is then rescued by a dolphin who takes her to the magical Animia Island, where she meets Josephine, a stuffed puppet; her son, Little Joe; Calista the conch; Jonbl the baseball glove; and the adorable Spoon. They, among others, were all unwanted and are now animate-alive. Through her new friends, the birthday girl learns she is not alone and that where there is life, there is love. Illustrations by: Lynnda Rakos

Josephine Baker's Last Dance
Josephine Baker's Last Dance

Author: Sherry Jones

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1501102451

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From the author of The Jewel of Medina, a moving and insightful novel based on the life of legendary performer and activist Josephine Baker, perfect for fans of The Paris Wife and Hidden Figures. Discover the fascinating and singular life story of Josephine Baker—actress, singer, dancer, Civil Rights activist, member of the French Resistance during WWII, and a woman dedicated to erasing prejudice and creating a more equitable world—in Josephine Baker’s Last Dance. In this illuminating biographical novel, Sherry Jones brings to life Josephine's early years in servitude and poverty in America, her rise to fame as a showgirl in her famous banana skirt, her activism against discrimination, and her many loves and losses. From 1920s Paris to 1960s Washington, to her final, triumphant performance, one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century comes to stunning life on the page. With intimate prose and comprehensive research, Sherry Jones brings this remarkable and compelling public figure into focus for the first time in a joyous celebration of a life lived in technicolor, a powerful woman who continues to inspire today.

Letters to Josephine
Letters to Josephine

Author: Napoleon Bonaparte

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2022-01-04

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13:

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Napoleon was not only a great commander and ruler, he was also a king of words. This extraordinary collection of personal correspondence of Napoleon and his wife Josephine show us this great leader in a new light. Throughout this correspondence readers will be able to follow Napoleon's career through his own eyes and thoughts who he shared with women he loved the most. Also, this collection is enriched with historical and chronological notes with aim to provide additional explanations to modern readers.

Napoleon's Letters to Josephine
Napoleon's Letters to Josephine

Author: Napoleon Bonaparte

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2021-05-12

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13:

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Napoleon was not only a great commander and ruler, he was also a king of words. This extraordinary collection of personal correspondence of Napoleon and his wife Josephine show us this great leader in a new light. Throughout this correspondence readers will be able to follow Napoleon's career through his own eyes and thoughts who he shared with women he loved the most. Also, this collection is enriched with historical and chronological notes with aim to provide additional explanations to modern readers. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_

Josephine and The Seven Brothers
Josephine and The Seven Brothers

Author: Johanne Levesque

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2024-05-24

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 103582955X

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The third book in the Hadley family trilogy follows Josephine Hadley as she supports her seven brothers who have volunteered for action in World War I. Stationed across Europe, the Hadley men serve in various dangerous roles, giving readers a glimpse into life on the frontlines. Back home in Toronto, devoted sister Josephine corresponds with her siblings regularly, sending loving care packages and attending to every detail of their needs with fierce loyalty. However, as news from the front grows grimmer, Josephine grapples with the harsh realities of war and the uncertainty over her brothers’ fates. Spanning the bloody battlefields of Europe to the anxious waiting on the home front, this concluding novel in the series immerses readers in the lives of the courageous Hadley family during one of history’s most devastating wars. With rich historical detail and an intimate portrait of sibling bonds, Josephine and The Seven Brothers delivers a poignant story of love, duty, and sacrifice.

The Secret Life of Josephine
The Secret Life of Josephine

Author: Carolly Erickson

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2007-09-04

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9780312367350

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Surviving a violent past to become the wife of General Bonaparte, Josephine, an exotic Caribbean-Creole woman, rises even further in status when her husband crowns himself emperor but is unable to forget a mysterious stranger who won her heart in girlhood.