The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.
A beautiful eco-tale from the winner of the Batsford Prize You've met the Iron Giant, the Big Friendly Giant and the Selfish Giant. Now meet the Green Giant! A young girl, Bea, and her dog, Iris, are staying with her grandad in the country. Bea is bored, but Iris’s adventures lead them to the small and rusty old greenhouse next door. Inside the greenhouse, Bea finds... a giant. A giant made entirely of plants and greenery. Bea is scared, but the giant reassures her and explains that he has escaped from the grey city. Bea and the giant become friends, but can they do anything to make the grey city, and the world, a greener place? A brilliant new picture book that highlights our concern for the environment, greening our cities, guerrilla gardening and making the world a better place. Katie Cottle was the winner of the Batsford Prize 2017 and is a rising star in the picture book world.
The picture book inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film The Green Book Ruth was so excited to take a trip in her family's new car! In the early 1950s, few African Americans could afford to buy cars, so this would be an adventure. But she soon found out that Black travelers weren't treated very well in some towns. Many hotels and gas stations refused service to Black people. Daddy was upset about something called Jim Crow laws . . . Finally, a friendly attendant at a gas station showed Ruth's family The Green Book. It listed all of the places that would welcome Black travelers. With this guidebook—and the kindness of strangers—Ruth could finally make a safe journey from Chicago to her grandma's house in Alabama. Ruth's story is fiction, but The Green Book and its role in helping a generation of African American travelers avoid some of the indignities of Jim Crow are historical fact.
"Hungry? Check the Green Book. Tired? Check the Green Book. Sick? Check the Green Book." In the late 1930s when segregation was legal and Black Americans couldn't visit every establishment or travel everywhere they wanted to safely, a New Yorker named Victor Hugo Green decided to do something about it. Green wrote and published a guide that listed places where his fellow Black Americans could be safe in New York City. The guide sold like hot cakes! Soon customers started asking Green to make a guide to help them travel and vacation safely across the nation too. With the help of his mail carrier co-workers and the African American business community, Green's guide allowed millions of African Americans to travel safely and enjoy traveling across the nation. In the first picture book about the creation and distribution of The Green Book, author Keila Dawson and illustrator Alleanna Harris tell the story of the man behind it and how this travel guide opened the road for a safer, more equitable America.
Move over, Christmas Carol—here’s a new holiday ghost story! It's Christmas Eve, and Kaye’s family is on the way to her grandmother’s house in a swirling snowstorm. Suddenly the car hits a patch of ice. It slides across the road and skids into a snow-filled ditch! Through the car window, Kaye spots a light in the woods. Its glow leads her and her parents through the blizzard. They find a warm cabin and a kindly old woman named Elsa. And Kaye finds something else—a green ghost who needs her help! Newbery Honor–winning author Marion Dane Bauer spins a third spooky tale to complement her previous stories, The Blue Ghost and The Red Ghost.
Who is the green man who stares down enigmatically for the corbels and capitals of churches across Europe? He has been linked to Robin Hood, Pan, the Oak King and the Holly King. For such a blatantly Pagan image to have persisted in Christian churches all over Europe surely implies a tremendous power and significance.
Recipes Books: The Metabolism Diet and Green Smoothie Goodness The Recipes Book is about two different diet plans, the Metabolism Diet and the Green Smoothie Diet. Each diet plan offers recipes that are healthy and help to bring about a change in dieting lifestyle for the better. Each diet targets different issues to help the body become healthier. The metabolism diet helps to boost the metabolism, which in turn helps us to have more energy. The green smoothie diet helps us to cleanse the body of impurities and fill us with healthy vitamins and minerals. It is a perfect prelude to any diet plan. The first section covers the metabolism diet with these categories: Metabolism Diet, Sample 5 Day Menu Plan, Metabolism Diet Recipes with Breakfast Recipes, Bread Recipes, Snacks, Desserts and Appetizers Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, and Main Dish Recipes. A sampling of the included recipes are: Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Parmesan Tilapia, Seasoned Quinoa, Egg Drop Soup, Cucumber Salad, Buffalo Wings, Grain Free Bread, Italian Spinach Bread, Scromlete, Mushroom Frittata with Asparagus, Baked Omelet, Breakfast Casserole, Flat Bread with Flax, Cheese Zucchini Bread, Jalapeno Poppers, Sugar Free Cherry Cookies, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole, Cheesy Spinach Casserole, and Parmesan Chicken. The second section covers the green smoothie diet complete with a 5 Day Sample Menu. A sampling of the included recipes are Coconut cream Banana Smoothie, Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie, Spicy Mango Strawberry Smoothie, Raspberry Tofu Smoothie, Refreshingly Fruity Smoothie, Nectarine Smoothie, Spicy Pear Smoothie, Chocolate Almond Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Apple, Pineapple, Banana Smoothie, Strawberry Lemon Orange Smoothie, Kiwi Berry Smoothie, Banana Mango Smoothie, Peachy Strawberry Smoothie, Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie, Another Kale Banana Smoothie, Green Tropical Smoothie, Ginger Mango Smoothie, Purple Smoothie, Chocolate Cherry Smoothie, Just Strawberry Smoothie, PB&J Smoothie, Raspberry Smoothie, Spicy Vegetable Cocktail Smoothie, and Tropical Green Kiwi Smoothie.
Lucy Maud Montgomery's collection of 14 books, including the iconic 'Anne of Green Gables', showcases her talent for capturing the whimsical and heartfelt journey of Anne Shirley, the imaginative and spirited orphan who finds a home in Green Gables. Montgomery's writing style is characterized by vivid imagery, witty dialogue, and insightful exploration of themes such as identity, friendship, and the beauty of nature. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the series offers a charming glimpse into rural Canadian life and the enduring spirit of a young girl determined to find her place in the world. Lucy Maud Montgomery's own experiences growing up in rural Prince Edward Island undoubtedly influenced her portrayal of Anne's adventures, adding depth and authenticity to the beloved character. Through her timeless storytelling, Montgomery continues to captivate readers of all ages with Anne's endearing escapades, making this collection a must-read for anyone seeking a delightful and enriching literary experience.
