Our Family Had Big Dreams
Our Family Had Big Dreams

Author: Jennifer Murphy

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2021-05-26

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1525594923

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Our Family Had Big Dreams is a multi-generational story about working towards goals while living and learning along the way. Written with honesty, humility, and humour, author Jennifer Murphy’s memoir starts with the story of her parents in England and their dreams, and then follows her life in Canada as a scientist in a field dominated by men. She reflects on how both journeys have also affected the next generation in her family. Jenny’s inspirational story is about breaking traditional moulds and following one’s dreams in two different countries. Her story also provides an interesting insight into the hardships experienced in Britain after the Second World War, into lifestyles in England in the ’50’s and the “swinging ’60’s”, and the differences between cultures and educational systems in England and Canada. It is a story that also shines a light on attitudes towards women in the last 75 years. Jenny uniquely shares her latest adventure in life—returning to university in her seventies—as she continues her lifelong pursuit of knowledge and embracing whatever’s next.

David Attenborough
David Attenborough

Author: Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0711245630

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In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist. Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. When he was old enough to go to university, he studied science and zoology--but what he wanted most of all was to be close to the animals he was studying. So, he started working in television, visiting animals in their natural habitats, and telling the world the untold stories of these animals. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the broadcaster's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

BIG DREAMS and the Detroit Record Business
BIG DREAMS and the Detroit Record Business

Author: Gary A. Rubin

Publisher: Books Publishing Experts

Published: 2024-07-25

Total Pages: 777

ISBN-13: 1304206084

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“Big Dreams and the Detroit Record Business” by Gary A. Rubin is a captivating exploration of the music industry’s history in Detroit. This coffee-table style tome, weighing in at over 600 pages, combines commentary, stream-of-consciousness narration, and diary-like entries1. Rubin’s storytelling takes readers on a journey through time, from his own birth in 1946 to his experiences in the vibrant Detroit music scene. Here are some highlights: Early Adventures: Rubin shares his transition from a safe, dark place to the real world, where he discovered family, friendship, and adventure. His recording studio, established during his school years, became a hub for young bands, singers, and musicians. Famous Connections: While attending Mumford High School, Rubin crossed paths with future stars. One of the artists he recorded went on to become the lead singer and guitarist for a famous group that set a record for album sales, surpassing Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five. Summer Stock Theater: Rubin’s journey extended beyond music. He worked as an assistant publicity director for “Northland Playhouse,” a summer stock theater featuring stars like Zsa Zsa Gabor, Joel Grey, and Merv Griffin. He even went on a double date with Marv! World Premieres: Rubin’s involvement in the entertainment world continued. He worked with John Essex, the Publicity Director at the Fisher Theater, during non-summer months. Notably, he contributed to the World Premiere of “Fiddler on the Roof” with Zero Mostel and “Golden Boy” with Sammy Davis Jr. Detroit’s Influence: By 1967, Detroit had become the record capital of the world, thanks to Motown and other record companies. Despite challenges like corruption and racial tension, the city’s music scene thrived. “Big Dreams and the Detroit Record Business” offers a rich tapestry of memories, anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the music industry. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or simply curious about Detroit’s cultural legacy, this book promises an immersive experience.

The Little Book of Big Dreams
The Little Book of Big Dreams

Author: Isa Adney

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-11-07

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1647425867

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Sometimes, dreams do come true. There’s a lot of advice out there about how to pursue your goals, but sometimes all a dreamer needs to keep going is a true story of a dream becoming reality: proof that lows are a normal part of the process, and hope that all your hard work might still have a chance of paying off. The Little Book of Big Dreams is filled with true stories of dreamers just like you who dared to reach for the stars and actually go for the things they wanted most in life—but the most important story in this book is yours. Each uplifting tale in these pages is meant to inspire you along your dream journey, not only helping you keep going when things get hard but also reminding you that obstacles don’t mean you’re doing this wrong—they mean you’re on your way. The dreamers in this book include Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Disney producer Don Hahn, Pensole Lewis College founder D’Wayne Edwards, Hamilton cast member Seth Stewart, Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant, actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni, and more.

Deeply Wounded
Deeply Wounded

Author: Madge P. Dube

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 1477242317

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Deeply Wounded is a truly South African story of love, brokenness and perseverance. As you read you will notice that there is a lot of heart breaking and suffering in the Vana family. Vusi is broken and is in shambles and this result in him not fulfilling his dream of becoming a pilot. He spends most of his time looking after his mother who is sickly suffering from diabetics. When fate takes its toll he is broken into pieces. His father is laid off from work and he gets another job which he also loses due to the fact that the country plunges into recession. Later Vusi learns that his father has an affair with a young lady by the name of Zenzile. His sister Mbali is impregnated by a foreign teacher who later leaves her with an unborn child.

Musically Yours
Musically Yours

Author: Monique Tremblay

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1525575759

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It began with a singer in need of accompaniment and a guitar player who obliged. When a high school teacher introduced Rick Tremblay to play guitar for Monique Dinel at a talent show, they could not have imagined then that this would develop into a life-long relationship. Their high school friends couldn’t believe, even years later, this odd match up. Maybe serendipity orchestrated the whole affair, using music as bait to start their love song. Musically Yours is the soundtrack of Monique & Rick Tremblay’s life and speaks to their unbreakable bond as Young Musicians, as the Married Duo, and the Devoted Couple. A memoir of this Duet’s life in song, their love of music and their hopes in their lyrics. This love story about Monique & Rick tenderly reveals where love resides in their adventures, challenges and hopes. A love that was put to the ultimate test but they endured. It’s their legacy as witnessed through their eyes and hearts. Their hope is that their story will inspire you to embrace the precious moments in your own journey. The duet resides in Ottawa, Ontario, where Rick continues to ‘live in the moment’ and Monique does her best to make those moments happen.

Millennial Nuns
Millennial Nuns

Author: The Daughters of Saint Paul

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-07-06

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1982158042

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Discover how to engage in a faith-filled life in the era of social media from a group of young, consecrated Catholic sisters. Friend. Artist. Writer. Businesswomen. Advocate. Scholar. The women whose pieces are included in this book hold many different titles. But they all share two important characteristics. First, they are all young women. Second, they are all consecrated religious of the Catholic order the Daughters of Saint Paul. They are millennial nuns. More and more people—especially millennials—are turning to religion as a source of comfort and solace in our increasingly chaotic world. But rather than live a cloistered life of seclusion, the Daughters of Saint Paul actively embrace social media, using platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to evangelize, collectively calling themselves the #MediaNuns. In this “funny and poignant” (Colleen Carroll Campbell, award-winning author of The Heart of Perfection) memoir, eight of these Sisters share their own discernment journeys, struggles, and crises of faith that they’ve overcome, and episodes from their daily lives. Through these reflections, the Sisters also offer practical takeaways and tips for living a more spiritually-fulfilled life, no matter your religious affiliation. In a collection as diverse and varied as the Daughters of Saint Paul themselves, Millennial Nuns will appeal to anyone looking to discover more about balancing faith with the modern age.

Becoming
Becoming

Author: Alexandra Grayson

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2015-11-16

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1504959450

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Becoming is for those who have messed up so many times they feel they cannot be forgiven and for those who are quick to judge that they might become more compassionate. It is a message of hope that leads to feelings of peace, safety, and incredible joy. It is about the journey of a lifetime. It is about becoming all that you were intended to be.

Strangers and Fiction
Strangers and Fiction

Author: J. L. Chambers

Publisher: J.L. Chambers

Published: 2009-02-16

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 0557043638

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A dark and sinister account of a writer's life and the events that surrounded his death.