Beard Boy

Author : John Flannery
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780698185463

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Beard Boy by John Flannery Pdf

Young Ben wants to be just like his awesome dad—bearded. Ben wants a beard. All the most boss people in his town have them. The baker, the barbers, the butcher, they're all bewhiskered—even the old lady who waits at the bus stop has one. Most of all though, Ben wants a beard just like his dad. He tries his best to start on some scruff, but nothing works quite right. And when his dad explains he might have to wait 'til he's older for a beard of his own, he decides to take some more permanent action—with a marker that is. In the end, Ben and his dad find the perfect solution in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book celebrating the bond between father and son.

Author : Daniel Carter Beard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781493039227

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The American Boy's Handy Book by Daniel Carter Beard Pdf

Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1888, The American Boy's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young boys. Everything from camping and kite building to raising dogs and building boats is detailed for the would-be adventurer and do-it your-selfer.

Author : Graham Caveney
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501165979

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The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness by Graham Caveney Pdf

An enthralling, emotional memoir that recounts the ups and downs of coming-of-age, set against the music and literature of the 1970s. Raised in a small town in the north of England known primarily for its cotton mills, football team, and its deep roots in the “Respectable Working Class,” Graham Caveney armed himself against the confusing nature of adolescence with a thick accent, a copy of Kafka, and a record collection including the likes of the Buzzcocks and Joy Division. All three provided him the opportunity to escape, even if just in mind, beyond his small-town borders. But, when those passions are noticed and preyed upon by a mentor, everything changes. Now, as an adult, Caveney attempts to reconcile his past and present, coming to grips with both the challenges and wonder of adolescence, music, and literature. By turns angry, despairing, beautifully written, shockingly funny, and ultimately redemptive, The Boy with Perpetual Nervousness is a tribute to the power of the arts—and a startling, original memoir that “feels as if it had to be written, and demands to be read” (The Guardian UK).

Author : Elizabeth Withey
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781459818576

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The One with the Scraggly Beard by Elizabeth Withey Pdf

A child tries to understand the life of a man he has seen sleeping under a bridge. The boy’s mother patiently answers his questions and explains how people’s life paths can be so different. The child observes the things he has in common with the man and wonders where his own path will lead. The One With the Scraggly Beard is defined by a simple narrative in which a child’s curiosity and perceptiveness act as catalysts for understanding fear, suffering and resilience while exploring themes of homelessness, belonging and compassion. This unique book will speak to children and adults alike. A note from the author explains how the origin of this story is rooted in her own life.

Author : Richard Beard
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1529114802

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Sad Little Men by Richard Beard Pdf

'Read this book' Alastair Campbell 'A really wonderful book' Nigella Lawson via Twitter In 1975 Richard Beard was sent away to boarding school. So were Boris Johnson and David Cameron. He didn't enjoy it. But the first and most important lesson was not to let that show. A public school education has long been accepted in Britain as a preparation for leadership, but being separated from your parents at a young age is traumatic. What sort of adult does it mould? Tackling debates about privilege head-on, Sad Little Men reveals what happens when you put a succession of men from boarding schools into positions of influence, including at 10 Downing Street, and asks the question- is this really who we want in charge? 'The most important book I've read this year' Adam Rutherford

Author : Daniel Carter Beard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Amusements
ISBN : HARVARD:HW2BQZ

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What to Do and how to Do it by Daniel Carter Beard Pdf

A manual of past times, which includes instructions for making kites, fishing poles, a blow gun, boats, and theatrical costumes, and for raising dogs, stuffing animals, stocking an aquarium, and camping. Contains small sections on recreational mind-reading and fortune-telling.

Author : R. W. Mitchell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533476276

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Beard Boy by R. W. Mitchell Pdf

Beard BoyAs a child I was always drawing. I would sit for hours drawing all kinds of things. For me there is nothing more special than taking time to observe the world around you and then illustrate it in your own unique style.Over the years I have experimented with different art mediums but I always come back to drawing as my favourite. I have however exchanged my pencil and paper with the art of creating digital images. This new art from gives me all the joy of drawing but the freedom to capture pictures more freely. My Beard Boy collection of illustrations is a celebration of bearded men from around the world. The beard is a powerful symbol of masculinity and it's been a pleasure to draw so many interesting men over the past year. My Beard Boys aim to entertain, spread my love of illustration & bring a smile to the faces of bearded men and their admirers. Beard Boy - R.W.Mitchell

Author : A.F. Harrold
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781408830215

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Fizzlebert Stump by A.F. Harrold Pdf

'There are many boys in the world, all slightly different from one another, and most of them are referred to by names. These are often John or Jack or Desmond, but sometimes they are James or Philip or Simon. Once, and once only, there was a boy whose name was Fizzlebert.' Fizzlebert Stump lives in a travelling circus. But although he gets to hang around with acrobats, play the fool with clowns, and put his head in a lion's mouth every night, he's the only kid there - and he's bored. But then Fizz decides to join a library, and life suddenly gets a lot more exciting, when a simple library card application leads to him being kidnapped by a pair of crazed pensioners! Will he ever see the circus again?

Author : Mohsin Zaidi
Publisher : Random House
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781473573154

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A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi Pdf

WINNER of the Polari First Book Prize 2021 WINNER of the LAMBDA 2021 Literary Award for Best Gay Memoir/Biography A Dutiful Boy is Mohsin's personal journey from denial to acceptance: a revelatory memoir about the power of love, belonging, and living every part of your identity. Growing up in a devout Muslim household, it felt impossible for Mohsin to be gay. Unable to be open with his family, and with difficult conditions at school, he felt his opportunities closing around him. Despite the odds, Mohsin's perseverance led him to become the first person from his school to attend Oxford University, where new experiences and encounters helped him to discover who he truly wanted to be. Mohsin was confronted with the biggest decision he would ever make: to live the life that was expected of him or to live as his authentic self. A Guardian, GQ, and New Statesman Book of the Year 'Genuinely inspiring... Beautifully written, dignified and ultimately redemptive, this challenging story abounds with light and love' Attitude

Author : Jerry Craft
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062691217

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New Kid by Jerry Craft Pdf

Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature! Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself? This middle grade graphic novel is an excellent choice for tween readers, including for summer reading. New Kid is a selection of the Schomburg Center's Black Liberation Reading List. Plus don't miss Jerry Craft's Class Act!

Author : Daniel Carter Beard
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1015751709

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The Boy Pioneers, Sons of Daniel Boone by Daniel Carter Beard Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Alun Withey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350213012

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Concerning Beards by Alun Withey Pdf

"Through an exploration of the history of male facial hair in England, Alun Withey underscores its complex meanings, medical implications and socio-cultural significance from the mid-17th to the early 20th century. Withey charts the gradual shift in concepts of facial hair, and shaving - away from 'formal' medicine and practice - towards new concepts of hygiene and personal grooming"--

Author : Frank Asch
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481422086

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Just Like Daddy by Frank Asch Pdf

A rerelease of a classic story by the award-winning creator of Here Comes the Cat finds Little Bear copying everything his daddy does until a shared family fishing trip motivates him to catch a big fish just like his mommy. Simultaneous and eBook.

Author : Samuel Hazard,John Blair Linn,William Henry Egle,George Edward Reed,Thomas Lynch Montgomery,Gertrude MacKinney,Charles Francis Hoban
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 846 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : History
ISBN : PRNC:32101077282505

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Pennsylvania Archives by Samuel Hazard,John Blair Linn,William Henry Egle,George Edward Reed,Thomas Lynch Montgomery,Gertrude MacKinney,Charles Francis Hoban Pdf

A collection of documents supplementing the companion series known as "Colonial records," which contain the Minutes of the Provincial council, of the Council of safety, and of the Supreme executive council of Pennsylvania.

Author : William Henry Egle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Military pensions
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020053711

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Muster Rolls of the Navy and Line, Militia and Rangers, 1775-1783 by William Henry Egle Pdf