Lawn Boy

Lawn Boy

Author: Jonathan Evison

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: 2019-03-19

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1616209232

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Recipient of the 2019 Alex Award​​ “Mike Muñoz Is a Holden Caulfield for a New Millennium--a '10th-generation peasant with a Mexican last name, raised by a single mom on an Indian reservation' . . . Evison, as in his previous four novels, has a light touch and humorously guides the reader, this time through the minefield that is working-class America.” --The New York Times Book Review For Mike Muñoz, life has been a whole lot of waiting for something to happen. Not too many years out of high school and still doing menial work--and just fired from his latest gig as a lawn boy on a landscaping crew--he’s smart enough to know that he’s got to be the one to shake things up if he’s ever going to change his life. But how? He’s not qualified for much of anything. He has no particular talents, although he is stellar at handling a lawn mower and wielding clipping shears. But now that career seems to be behind him. So what’s next for Mike Muñoz? In this funny, biting, touching, and ultimately inspiring novel, bestselling author Jonathan Evison takes the reader into the heart and mind of a young man determined to achieve the American dream of happiness and prosperity--who just so happens to find himself along the way.


Haunted Virginia Beach

Haunted Virginia Beach

Author: Alpheus J. Chewning

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2006-09-30

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1625844379

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Forty spooky stories that reveal the otherworldly history of this coastal city . . . Includes photos! Researched and written by a local history expert, this book delves into the creepy, unexplored avenues of Virginia Beach’s past. You’ll learn about the paranormal sightings at the Mayflower Apartments, where elevators behave bizarrely; the spectral details of Blackbeard’s buried treasure; a deadly stretch of road inexplicably responsible for eighty-nine fatalities over thirty years; and the untimely death of a military wife. From a wailing woman in the old Coast Guard Station to supernatural activity provoked by the association of two friends, Haunted Virginia Beach offers up spine-tingling apparitional tales that will shock and delight visitors and locals alike.


The Active Classroom Field Book

The Active Classroom Field Book

Author: Ron Nash

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2010-07-23

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1412981328

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Expanding on the strategies in The Active Classroom, Nash shares the stories of teachers who have successfully implemented active teaching methods in their classrooms to engage students in learning.


Explorer's Guide Virginia Beach, Richmond and Tidewater Virginia

Explorer's Guide Virginia Beach, Richmond and Tidewater Virginia

Author: Renee Wright

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2010-10-04

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 1581571062

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The definitive, comprehensive guide to Virginia Beach, Richmond and surrounding areas, with hundreds of lodging, dining, and recreational recommendations. Explore this vital region—Virginia Beach and Richmond, the state capitol. Author Renee Wright offers extensive coverage of Colonial Williamsburg, historic James-town, and Norfolk, home to the great Atlantic Fleet. Includes special sections on Civil War battlefields, maritime history, Hampton Roads’ quadricentennial, and bird-watching opportunities in the region.


Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

Author: Oge Mora

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2018-10-02

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 0316431230

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A Caldecott Honor Book In this cozy, sweet story perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street as well as for the Thanksgiving season, a generous woman is rewarded by her community. A Spanish edition, ¡Gracias, Omu!, is also available. Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma." This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life. Don't miss Saturday, also written and illustrated by Oge Mora!


A Passage of Timeless History

A Passage of Timeless History

Author: Jacqueline Cuffee Rhodes

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2014-02-11

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 1490725911

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The story of Lambda Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. from its inception through its thirty-eight-year history. The story is told based upon twelve administrations of leadership.