It S All About The Moon When The Sun Ain T Shining

Author : Ernest Hill
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780758277459

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It's All About The Moon When The Sun Ain't Shining by Ernest Hill Pdf

An ambitious young black man transforms his life with the help of an unexpected ally I this “poignant portrait of a young man at a crossroads” (Booklist). It’s the 1970s and Maurice Dupree is the first person in his family to go to college. Now he’s on his way to becoming the first African American attorney in his hometown of Brownsville, Louisiana. If only the woman he loves was as happy for him as everyone else. But Omenita Jones isn’t planning on waiting three more years to start a life with Maurice. If he wants to go to law school, that’s fine. But she won’t be waiting when he’s finished. Feeling more alone than ever, Maurice finds an unexpected ally in a young white woman. Danielle Davenport is the daughter of an influential judge. Maurice’s mother is the Davenports’ longtime housekeeper. As his friendship with this compassionate woman grows, she becomes a source of strength when he makes a stunning choice, one that will put everything—and everyone—to the test.

Author : Ernest Hill
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416556985

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Satisfied with Nothin' by Ernest Hill Pdf

A black youth swallows his pride and puts up with humiliation from whites in order to make it as a football player in college. But it is all for nothing because when he is injured, the college withdraws his scholarship and he ends up in a menial job. A first novel, originally self-published.

Author : Albert Atkin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317445838

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Peirce by Albert Atkin Pdf

Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914) is generally regarded as the founder of pragmatism, and one of the greatest ever American philosophers. Peirce is also widely known for his work on truth, his foundational work in mathematical logic, and an influential theory of signs, or semiotics. Albert Atkin introduces the full spectrum of Peirce’s thought for those coming to his work for the first time. The book begins with an overview of Peirce’s life and work, considering his early and long-standing interest in logic and science, and highlighting important views on the structure of philosophical thought. Atkin then explains Peirce’s accounts of pragmatism and truth examining important later developments to these theories. He then introduces Peirce’s full accounts of semiotics, examines his foundational work on formal and graphical logic, and introduces Peirce’s account of metaphysics, the least understood aspect of his philosophy. The final chapter considers Peirce’s legacy and influence on the thought of philosophers such as John Dewey and Richard Rorty, as well as highlighting areas where Peirce’s ideas could still provide important insights for contemporary philosophers. Including chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading and a glossary, this invaluable introduction and guide to Peirce’s philosophy is essential reading for those new to his work.

Author : Anne Brocklesby
Publisher : Chipmunkapublishing ltd
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781849910217

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It's My Life by Anne Brocklesby Pdf

DescriptionThis book is Anne's fourth for Chipmunka Publishing and in many ways one that reaches out to other people. Its aim is to encourage others who have also experienced mental health difficulties to take up new interests. Anne describes how she took to the pen and computer again, inspired by the Write Afresh Writing Group which meets in the Raynes Park area in Merton, especially for people who have had mental health issues. Anne describes how she also goes to the gym and tries to keep fit with aqua classes, and took up art classes for the first time in her life. 'We can all learn new skills.' she says. Read her chapter on being a survivor. Read some of her poetry. Anne hopes you will enjoy reading her book and write to her care of her publisher with your comments. She does intend to write further and would like to hear from her readers. Has this book inspired you or someone you care for to cope with their life? I hope so. It is not always easy when you have mental health issues to deal with, to engage with real life, but remember, it is your life and we need to get on with living. About the AuthorAnne Brocklesby was born in Epsom on 6th February 1951, and currently lives in the Wimbledon area where her two children Chris and Lizzie went to school. Anne is married to David, a solicitor, and he has been a great support to her during the time she was unwell. Anne currently goes to the gym to aqua classes to try and keep fit, and also earlier this year tried out some art classes, and joined a creative writing group. This creative writing group has inspired her to get her current book 'It's My Life!!' together, and she talks with great fondness of their regular weekly meetings. 'We love to hear each others' writings', she says. Anne is now thinking about the future. What will it hold? In the past she has had an active life working and bringing up her children, and now there is some time to reflect on the past and plan for the future she says with interest. This book is her fourth for Chipmunka Publishing and she has enjoyed every bit of getting the books together ready for publication. She hopes it will inspire others who have experienced mental health difficulties like herself, to reach out to others and to take up new interests. Anne is a keen advocate of mental health promotion and hopes that you can read her book 'Let's Hang On To Mental Health - We Need To Prevent Mental Distress' which discusses this in greater detail. Mental health promotion is informing people about wellbeing, and how they can look after their mental health, with positive policies in place for the mental health of the nation. Every year on October 10th there is a world mental health day. Anne's other two books are about her journey through manic depression and the third one, the sequel, deals with 'Moving On From Depresssion'.

Author : Enid Blyton
Publisher : Delphi Classics
Page : 16675 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781801700726

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Delphi Collected Works of Enid Blyton (Illustrated) by Enid Blyton Pdf

A highly popular British author of stories, poems and educational books for children, Enid Blyton produced numerous series that have remained worldwide bestsellers since the 1930s. Her works largely consist of mystery or adventure stories, as well as tales that take place in schools and the circus. Her ‘Famous Five’, ‘Secret Seven’, ‘Five Find-Outers’ and ‘Malory Towers’ are enduring classics of children’s literature. They feature clearly delineated good and bad characters, while constructing exciting plots that illustrate traditional moral lessons. Blyton’s vocabulary and prose style are simple and highly accessible for beginning readers. This eBook presents the largest collection of Blyton’s work ever compiled in a single edition, with numerous illustrations, rare texts and informative introductions. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Blyton’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All of the major novels, with individual contents tables * The complete ‘Famous Five’, ‘Secret Seven’, ‘Five Find-Outers’ and ‘Malory Towers’ books * Rare ‘Secret Seven’ short stories, digitised here for the first time * Wishing-Chair and Amelia Jane Stories available in no other collection * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork (when the illustrator’s work is no longer held in copyright) * Blyton’s poetry collection * Features the fully-illustrated autobiography – available here for the first time in digital publishing * Ordering of texts into chronological order and series Please visit the Delphi website for a full contents list CONTENTS: The Famous Five Books Five on a Treasure Island (1942) Five Go Adventuring Again (1943) Five Run Away Together (1944) Five Go to Smuggler’s Top (1945) Five Go Off in a Caravan (1946) Five on Kirrin Island Again (1947) Five Go Off to Camp (1948) Five Get into Trouble (1949) Five Fall into Adventure (1950) Five on a Hike Together (1951) Five Have a Wonderful Time (1952) Five Go Down to the Sea (1953) Five Go to Mystery Moor (1954) Five Have Plenty of Fun (1955) Five on a Secret Trail (1956) Five Go to Billycock Hill (1957) Five Get into a Fix (1958) Five on Finniston Farm (1960) Five Go to Demon’s Rocks (1961) Five Have a Mystery to Solve (1962) Five are Together Again (1963) Famous Five Short Stories The Secret Seven Books The Secret Seven (1949) Secret Seven Adventure (1950) Well Done Secret Seven (1951) Secret Seven on the Trail (1952) Go Ahead Secret Seven (1953) Good Work Secret Seven (1954) Secret Seven Win Through (1955) Three Cheers Secret Seven (1956) Secret Seven Mystery (1957) Puzzle for the Secret Seven (1958) Secret Seven Fireworks (1959) Good Old Secret Seven (1960) Shock for the Secret Seven (1961) Look Out Secret Seven (1962) Fun for the Secret Seven (1963) Secret Seven Short Stories Malory Towers Series First Term at Malory Towers (1946) Second Form at Malory Towers (1947) Third Year at Malory Towers (1948) Upper Fourth at Malory Towers (1949) In the Fifth at Malory Towers (1950) Last Term at Malory Towers (1951) The Adventure Series The Five Find-Outers Books Wishing-Chair Series The Amelia Jane Books The Family Series The Farm Series The Circus Series St. Clare’s Series Mr. Twiddle Books The Faraway Tree Series Mister Meddle Books The Naughtiest Girl Books The Barney Mysteries The Secret Series The Six Cousins Books The Poetry Book Child Whispers (1923) Other Books 48 more books - too many to list The Autobiography The Story of My Life (1952)

Author : Enid Blyton
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : EAN:8596547114963

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Round the Year with Enid Blyton—Summer Book by Enid Blyton Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Round the Year with Enid Blyton—Summer Book" by Enid Blyton. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : David C Cook
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830776696

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Explore Bible Stories by David C Cook Pdf

These lessons help children thank, worship, and pray to God; learn about and begin to follow Jesus; decide to share and be kind; and tell what is special about Jesus. A 52-Week Bible Journey–Just for Kids!Route 52™ is a Bible-based journey that will take kids through the Bible every year from age 4 to 6. Every lesson features: Scripturally sound themes Culturally relevant, hands-on activities Age-appropriate Bible-learning challenges Reproducible life-application activity pages Route 52™ Bible lessons will help kids learn the Bible and how to apply it to their lives at their own level of spiritual development. These reproducible Bible lessons are appropriate for Bible school, children's church, youth group, kids club, and midweek Bible study programs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : American literature
ISBN : UCD:31175023709416

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Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dan Davies,Alan Howe,Christopher Collier,Rebecca Digby,Sarah Earle,Kendra McMahon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429876752

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Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7) by Dan Davies,Alan Howe,Christopher Collier,Rebecca Digby,Sarah Earle,Kendra McMahon Pdf

Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3–7) celebrates young children’s amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it demonstrates how scientific designing and making activities are natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing to all aspects of their learning. By identifying the scientific and technological concepts, skills and activities being developed, the book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic observations of young children and plan for how they can help move them forward in their learning. This third edition has been thoroughly updated and features: fresh insights into young children’s learning from neuroscience and ‘new-materialist’ perspectives; a UK-wide perspective on Early Years curricula and how they support the inclusion of science and technology as an entitlement for young children; new case studies of successful, evidence-based Early Years practice, alongside new examples of practical planning for learning, and advice on documenting children’s learning stories; an updated chapter on assessing and documenting children’s learning, drawing upon findings from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project at Bath Spa University. Based on the latest research and first-hand experience, this practical and accessible book is essential reading for Early Years and Primary students on undergraduate, PGCE and Masters-level courses.

Author : Ellen Luchinsky
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1384 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781135659264

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The Song Index of the Enoch Pratt Free Library by Ellen Luchinsky Pdf

The Song Index features over 150,000 citations that lead users to over 2,100 song books spanning more than a century, from the 1880s to the 1990s. The songs cited represent a multitude of musical practices, cultures, and traditions, ranging from ehtnic to regional, from foreign to American, representing every type of song: popular, folk, children's, political, comic, advertising, protest, patriotic, military, and classical, as well as hymns, spirituals, ballads, arias, choral symphonies, and other larger works. This comprehensive volume also includes a bibliography of the books indexed; an index of sources from which the songs originated; and an alphabetical composer index.

Author : Dick Purnell
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736940474

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Experiencing God by His Names by Dick Purnell Pdf

Books on the meaning of God's many names in the Bible have long been popular with readers. And now, from the author of the popular 31-Day Experiment Bible study, Knowing God By His Names (more than 50,000 sold) comes a devotional exploration of many of the wonderful names of God found in the Bible. Day by day the reader will enter into a deeper intimacy with the God who loves to reveal Himself to His people through His names.

Author : Henry Mills Alden,Frederick Lewis Allen,Lee Foster Hartman,Thomas Bucklin Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PSU:000062996037

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Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden,Frederick Lewis Allen,Lee Foster Hartman,Thomas Bucklin Wells Pdf

Author : Robert Radnor
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780244833978

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The Man Who Stories by Robert Radnor Pdf

Stories about people who happen to be men, and who...don't want to be famous, want to brown the earth, are trusted, who are not who they are, who lose dogs, and who turn sails into cinemas. And much more.

Author : John Fahey
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780486843445

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Charley Patton by John Fahey Pdf

Noted guitarist John Fahey presents a textual and musicological examination of the music of blues legend Charley Patton. This new edition is enhanced by Fahey's notes from the Grammy-winning, out-of-print box set Screamin' and Hollerin' the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton.

Author : Work Projects Administration
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 6001 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547811572

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The Voices From The Past – Hundreds of Testimonies by Former Slaves In One Volume by Work Projects Administration Pdf

After the end of Civil War in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. There were several efforts to record the remembrances of the living former slaves. The Federal Writers' Project was one such project by the United States federal government to support writers during the Great Depression by asking them to interview and record the myriad stories and experiences of slavery of former slaves. The resulting collection preserved hundreds of life stories from 17 US states that would otherwise have been lost in din of modernity and America's eagerness to deliberately forget the blot on its recent past. This edition brings to you the complete collection of first hand experiences and voices from the past that makes one question whether is it safe to forget or keep the memories alive for bigger battles ahead. A must read for everyone who is interested in US History, race relations and authentic historical research. Contents: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia