"[An] elucidating cultural history of Hollywood’s most popular child star…a must-read." —Bill Desowitz, USA Today For four consecutive years she was the world’s box-office champion. With her image appearing in periodicals and advertisements roughly twenty times daily, she rivaled FDR and Edward VIII as the most photographed person in the world. Her portrait brightened the homes of countless admirers, among them J. Edgar Hoover, Andy Warhol, and Anne Frank. Distinguished cultural historian John F. Kasson shows how, amid the deprivation and despair of the Great Depression, Shirley Temple radiated optimism and plucky good cheer that lifted the spirits of millions and shaped their collective character for generations to come.
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Actress, singer, and mother Hilary Duff offers a beautiful and inspiring picture book about bravery and love -- a perfect mother-daughter read-aloud! The world is big, my little brave girl. It’s all here for you. A poetic text encourages girls to reach higher, dream bigger, and approach the world with their hearts wide open. This love letter to little girls was inspired by Hilary Duff’s own experience as a mother as she considered all the ways her daughter had to be brave even as an infant. With lush illustrations and an empowering message, My Little Brave Girl is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, Mother’s Day, graduation, and any time a girl—or woman—is embarking on a new chapter of her life!
She was a modern-day Shirley Temple, but at the age of nine Drew Barrymore was drinking alcohol. At ten she took up marijuana, and by twelve she began snorting cocaine. Here is her gripping, heart-wrenching story--a story of a childhood gone awry and a young woman battling to restore order to her chaotic life.
Mr. Cat spends his days alone. When he goes out to paint a beautiful winter landscape, he finds a little girl. He decides to take her home. The girl colors his world... until she disappears A poetic story about friendship and saying good-bye. For daydreamers ages 5 years and up.
In this fascinating and thorough account, Gena K. Gorrell movingly describes the history of the Underground Railroad, from the origins of slavery through the Civil War and beyond.
Esther, a girl who has been groomed by her grandmother to trust and believe in God, got a chance to go to high school. By divine connection, she meets Beth on her way to school. Beths family becomes a blessing to Esther in many ways. But an encounter with the Bad Girls Club, an occult group, separates the best friends after the school was turned into a spiritual battlefi eld. Esther hooks up with Sheila, a secret agent of the Bad Girls Club, who lures her from her God. Ruben, a popular boy at school, becomes a major player in altering her destiny, but God had not given up on her. The Word that was sowed in her became a paintbrush stroking up and down, bringing out the bright colors in her. Through Ms. Susie, her mentor, the power of Gods Word weaved every thread in place, creating a tapestry of a fl awless garment to cover the nakedness of her past, yet manifesting the greatness in her.
Marianne is a robust and healthy little German girl until the ravages of World War II take their toll. She barely survives the terrifying air raids, the horrible medical treatments on an isolation ward, and the divorce of her parents. When her mother marries a former enemy and emigrates to America, Marianne is expected to follow. Her ocean voyage from Italy to New York, serves to close her former life and open a future as an American teenager. In a twist of fate, Marianne meets her future husband, a Los Angeles-born Chinese U.S. Airman, in Bermuda, causing a great uproar in her family. Eventually, Marianne and Leighton get married and raise four children while remaining active in a variety of community events and earning college degrees. Despite her childhood aversion to writing, Marianne had always been an avid reader. As an adult she accidentally discovers the power of her own written word. Subsequently, she becomes a tireless letter-writer and engages in fascinating exchanges of letters with a variety of correspondents, including a cardiologist, a physicist, as well as manufacturers and governmental agencies.
This book contains a vintage guide to designing and making clothes for young girls, with information on buying material, fitting, and making a range of items ranging from skirts to jumpers. With simple directions and helpful illustrations, this timeless volume is ideal for those with little previous experience, and would make for a worthy addition to family collections. Contents include: “What is Important”, “Planning Your Child's Wardrobe”, “Selecting the Fabric”, “How Much Material to Buy”, “Let's Make it Fit!”, “The Hard-to-Fit Child”, “The Basic Patterns”, “Long Gathered Sleeve”, “Skirts”, “Circle Skirt”, “Preparing your Patterns”, “How Long Will it Take?”, “Assembling the Garment”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dressmaking and tailoring.
Mr. Hatfield with all of his years of experience in marriage, parenting, family, missions and in the Church pulls no punches in calling Christ's Bride to return to His Truth (God's revealed Law-Word) regarding discipleship (men and women of faith and grace) in Manhood and Womanhood, outrageously successful spousal relations, parenting with training in romance, sexual satisfaction, love and marriage! He is calling all believers, especially men, to confession and repentance and to receive, understand and apply these Truths in the Power of the Holy Spirit as the only acceptable response in which God will revive and reform the Family and the Church in the 21st Century! Not for the weak-kneed, weak-minded or humanistically influenced, this is for Christ's Bride as we prepare for and anticipate His return! These applications of God's revealed Law-Word and His uncommon common sense in the lives of America's postmodern Christian culture and especially the promise of duplicating of these successes for love and marriage in our children, is exciting and challenging to the point of precedent setting magnitudes. The reader will experience riveting and exciting challenges to the status quo of our present day Christian culture. "Based on interviews with more than 1000 adults nationwide, the survey discovered that less than one out of every five adults believes that children under the age of 13 are being "superbly" or "pretty well" prepared for life emotionally, physically, spiritually, intellectually or physically. Fewer than one out of every twenty adults believes that America's youngsters are receiving above average preparation in all five of those areas of life." Americans Agree: "Kids Are Not Being Prepared for Life," The Barna Group-October 26, 2004 The couples, who discover the answers to the moral morass of our postmodern Christian culture, are those who know that the future of their children is in jeopardy and that we are in a war for the control of that future! Sadly, the statistics of broken homes, divorces, adultery, domestic violence, drugs and promiscuity - to mention only some of the ills of our culture - are almost equally divided between "Christian" families and non-Christian families. This is unacceptable as a comparison and must change. Consequently, fathers and mothers of faith and grace are those - who are and or who will experience - God's promise of victory over these fruits of our fallen nature and live a marriage experience that captures the best of God's gifts of love, sex and romance in marriage. Daddy's Little Girl and Mommy's Little Boy brings us clear evidence of just how America's Christian couples can have this victory in their marriage and how to duplicate this success in their sons and daughters.
" Embark on a captivating journey to the beautiful land of Spain with "Our Little Spanish Cousin" by Mary F. Nixon-Roulet, where rich history, vibrant culture, and colorful traditions come alive. This enchanting book introduces readers to a young Spanish boy or girl, inviting them to explore the customs, traditions, and daily life of the Spanish people. In "Our Little Spanish Cousin," readers will join their Spanish cousin as they stroll through the charming streets of Madrid, visit historic sites such as the Alhambra in Granada, and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Spanish people. Mary F. Nixon-Roulet's engaging storytelling brings to life the resilience, passion, and deep-rooted traditions of the Spanish culture. Through the pages of this book, readers will gain insights into Spanish history and heritage, including the influences of Roman, Moorish, and Christian civilizations. They will learn about flamenco music and dance, savor the flavors of Spanish cuisine, and witness the vibrant celebrations of local festivals like La Tomatina and Feria de Abril. Join your Spanish cousin as you immerse yourself in the beauty of Spanish landscapes, appreciate the architectural wonders, and embrace the spirited culture that makes Spain a truly captivating country."
