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Author : Mariella Furrer
Publisher : de.Mo Design Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Adult child sexual abuse victims
ISBN : 0982590873
GROUNDBREAKING BOOK DOCUMENTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Author : Nicole Bailey Williams
Publisher : Crown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780767912174
A poignant, powerful debut that combines the deep emotion of The House on Mango Street with uniquely creative storytelling, painting a story of survival and healing. Unfolding in a series of vignettes, A Little Piece of Sky introduces an endearing new novelist and a truly unforgettable main character--Song Byrd, a young girl who keenly reports on the world around her. She is African American in a mostly Hispanic neighborhood and the unwanted product of an adulterous affair. While she is poor in the material sense, Song is extraordinarily rich in spirit and it is that inner strength which saves her. In piercingly insightful prose, Nicole Bailey-Williams takes readers on Song’s journey through life as she struggles with feeling like an outsider and intense guilt over her mother’s murder. Behind it all, places of pure joy, “dreaming the hurt away,” and glorious little pieces of sky shine through. Song’s tales--and Bailey-Williams’s narrative gift--are truly words to treasure.
Author : Shawn K. Stout
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780698186026
THE SUMMER STORY OF THREE SISTERS, ONE RESTAURANT, AND A (POSSIBLE) GERMAN SPY World War II is coming in Europe. At least that’s what Frankie Baum heard on the radio. But from her small town in Maryland, in the wilting summer heat of 1939, the war is a world away. Besides, there are too many other things to think about: first that Frankie’s father up and bought a restaurant without telling anyone and now she has to help in the kitchen, peeling potatoes and washing dishes, when she’d rather be racing to Wexler’s Five and Dime on her skates. Plus her favorite sister, Joanie Baloney, is away for the summer and hasn’t been answering any of Frankie’s letters. But when some people in town start accusing her father of being a German spy, suddenly the war arrives at Frankie’s feet and she can think of nothing else. Could the rumors be true? Frankie must do some spying of her own to try to figure out her father’s secrets and clear his good name. What she discovers about him surprises everyone but is nothing compared to what she discovers about the world. In a heartfelt, charming, and insightful novel that is based on true events, Shawn K. Stout weaves a story about family secrets, intolerance, and coming of age that will keep readers guessing until the end. Praise for A Tiny Piece of Sky: “Through warm, funny characters, Shawn Stout builds a riveting bridge from the past that sheds light on today. Wholly memorable.”—Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for P.S. Be Eleven “Shawn Stout's Frankie Baum is that rare creation: a character so real, so true, we don't just feel we know her—we are her. Irrepressible Frankie meets issues like prejudice and loyalty head on, in a story both highly entertaining and deeply thought-provoking. She may be #3 in her family, but she'll be #1 in the hearts of all who read this book.”—Tricia Springstubb, author of What Happened on Fox Street “At turns hilarious, at turns heartbreaking, Shawn Stout’s story shows us the damage that a whisper campaign can do to a family and a community, and at the same time shows us, each of us, a way to find our hearts. Frankie Baum is a hero from a distant time and yet a hero for all times, the kind of hero who never gets old. I loved this book from the very beginning to the very end.”—Kathi Appelt, author of the National Book Award finalist & Newbery Honor book The Underneath "Stout uses an archly chummy direct address at several points, successfully and humorously breaking up tension in this cleareyed look at bad behavior by society....Successfully warmhearted and child-centered."—Kirkus Reviews "Through Frankie's thoughtful insights, Stout addresses injustices such as racism and xenophobia without turning didactic...the conclusion is a realistic mix of bittersweet and heartwarming."—Publishers Weekly "Fans of Augusta Scattergood’s Glory Be as well as those of Jeanne Birdsall’s Penderwicks series will enjoy this slice of history. A solid piece of historical fiction to add to middle grade collections."—School Library Journal "Tackling race, social justice, and even death, this well-paced novel will find the right audience among readers wanting fairness with their historical fiction."—BCCB "Young teens will enjoy Frankie’s spirit and humor while learning a little bit about people and prejudice along the way."—VOYA "In this coming-of-age story, Frankie sees people for who they really are, despite skin color or nationality. Readers who enjoy historical fiction will gravitate to this story."—School Library Connection
Author : Jon Atack
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015035318966
Atack exposes Hubbard's bizarre imagination and behavior, tracing the creation of Scientology in the years following World War II to perhaps its final schism following Hubbard's death in 1986. A shocking book that reveals all: the abuses, falsehoods, paranoia, and greed of Hubbard and his pseudo-military Scientologist henchmen.
Author : Robert Newton Peck
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780307574367
In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the publication of Robert Newton Peck's bestselling classic, A Day No Pigs Would Die, here is the eagerly anticipated sequel. This must for schools, libraries, and summer reading lists is now available for the first time in paperback. Times are difficult during the Great Depression, and thirteen-year-old Rob Peck must struggle to keep his family together after the death of his father. Disaster after disaster strikes and the family is forced to sell their farm. Relying solely on their strong Shaker faith and close family ties, the Pecks finally prevail and young Rob learns that true wealth extends beyond money and that real values are priceless.
Author : Razi
Publisher : StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9788196375218
About the Book: HEMANT SINHA is a retired, successful businessman and philanthropist from Ranchi, Jharkhand, and heir of the late legendary Neuro physician, Dr. K. K. Sinha. His life has been a roller-coaster ride with countless moments of sheer joy and a few with deepest sorrow too. Hemant Shina's life story spans from the Doctor's colony at Bariatu to the ancient streets of Turkey. From St. John's School in Ranchi to the giant Stone Head Megaliths of the Easter Island of Chile. He has scaled the Table-top mountains of Cape Town and walked the path of the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, all while never forgetting the 'two drops of oil in his spoon'. Hemant Sinha successfully ran ‘Advanced Diagnostic Centre’ (ADC) for many years, which was a pioneering institution in cutting-edge medical imaging and healthcare in Eastern India, where he served many financially poor patients, free of cost. He is often regarded as the ‘Man with a golden heart’ by the countless people whose lives he has touched. This is an unconventional memoir that attempts to compile the moments of his extraordinary life through the casual conversations between him and his friend and Physician, Dr. Razi Ahmed. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride of your life. Experience the raw wisdom his life has to offer…Just like a carefree kite flying in his portion of the sky! About the Author: Dr. Razi Ahmed (Razi) is award winning and bestselling author of The Secret Of The Palamu Fort. He is a Critical Care Specialist, practicing at a Multi-speciality Hospital at Ranchi, Jharkhand. He spends most of his days within the walls of his hospital, but at night he dons his cape, and turns into his alter ego – The Author. He was awarded with Best Budding Author of India at India Icon Awards 2019. He is a friend of Mr. Hemant Sinha and has known him for a long time.
Author : Mariella Furrer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-30
Category : Adult child sexual abuse victims
ISBN : 9053307222
On 27 August 1994, Thea Pumbroek died in a room of a Holiday Inn in Amsterdam. She had appeared in a number of pornographic films and died from an overdose of drugs whilst being filmed in yet another pornographic movie. Thea was 6 years old. In October 2005, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Michaela Ganchi was abducted, raped, sodomised and brutally murdered. After trying unsuccessfully to kill Michaela by pounding her head with rocks, 27-year-old Ronald Jones cut her throat with a broken bottle. The pathologist at the trial described the physical trauma to the childs vagina and anus as so severe that there would have been lifelong consequences had Michaela survived. Michaela was 6 years old. And the list of innocent children who have been sexually brutalised goes on and on Thankfully, not all children who are sexually abused are murdered, but all sexual crimes against children represent horrific abuses of power and expressions of brutality. The scars from sexual abuse are felt for the rest of a victims life and affect an individuals ability to grow to his or her potential. A part of me died many years ago. I have been mourning it my whole life Garth, a 39-year-old man, was sexually abused by several people from a very young age. By the time he was 13 he was doing drugs and taking money for sex. On April 23, 2008 he committed suicide in a police cell. Garths life story is a testimony to the damage that paedophiles inflict on children, for the rest of their lives. This project is a personal journey that began for Mariella Furrer over 30 years ago when she was molested by a stranger. Since then she has explored the world of child sexual abuse with her camera and a sound recorder, documenting both the brutality of child rape, the resilience of its young survivors, and the dedication of all the people working to protect them. Furrer chose to focus her attention on South Africa,as a metaphoric example for child abuse world wide. Dealing with an epidemic of child sexual abuse. South Africa has one of the highest incidents of child rape and child sexual abuse in the world. An estimated fifty child rapes are reported every day in the country, but child rights activists say that thousands more crimes go unreported and that because children are even less likely to report their abuse, they estimate that the real rate of child rape could be 20 times higher than the reported rate. In other western countries the figures are also staggering. In the U.S. approximately 150.00 to 200.000 children are being sexually abuse every year, and one out of 7 men will be sexually molested before the age of 18. In the U.K. 21% of girls and 11% of boys are victims of child sexual abuse. In Spain 25% of women have been sexually abused in their childhood. Mariella Furrer has worked on this project, on and off, for almost seven years now, inspired by the strength of the young victims and their families, and the passion and perseverance of the policemen and childcare workers who toil around the clock to look after them. In this time, she has produced and gathered a large body of work consisting of photos, journals, in-depth recorded interviews,artwork and poetry. This book will give a voice to the countless children who have endured this ordeal, and give people a better understanding of what exactly it means to be sexually abused as a child.
Author : Peggy Eddleman
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Inventions
ISBN : 9780307981271
Twelve-year-old Hope lives in a post-World War III town called White Rock where everyone must participate in Inventions Day, though Hope's inventions always fail. Her unique skill set comes in handy after a group of bandits after valuable antibiotics invades the town.
Author : Toby Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1714866300
An inspiring collection of sixteen poems accompanied by the whimsical and wonderful artwork of Michelle McDowell Smith. The poems uplift, reassure and offer courage to children and adults alike. "Of Land and Sky" reminds us of how hopeful childhood can be and keeps us optimistic for the future.
Author : Jon Atack
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Dianetics
ISBN : 1482023032
This is the new, unexpurgated, unabridged version of the classic history of L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology. Exposing Hubbard's false claims to be a war hero, a nuclear physicist, an explorer and a protege of Eastern gurus, and showing the true malevolence of Scientology. Invaluable for its history and insight into the character of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard. This is the standard reference among serious students of authoritarian belief systems.
Author : Katherine Sharp Landdeck
Publisher : Crown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781524762827
“With the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, women pilots went aloft to serve their nation. . . . A soaring tale in which, at long last, these daring World War II pilots gain the credit they deserve.”—Liza Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls “A powerful story of reinvention, community and ingenuity born out of global upheaval.”—Newsday When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Cornelia Fort was already in the air. At twenty-two, Fort had escaped Nashville’s debutante scene for a fresh start as a flight instructor in Hawaii. She and her student were in the middle of their lesson when the bombs began to fall, and they barely made it back to ground that morning. Still, when the U.S. Army Air Forces put out a call for women pilots to aid the war effort, Fort was one of the first to respond. She became one of just over 1,100 women from across the nation to make it through the Army’s rigorous selection process and earn her silver wings. The brainchild of trailblazing pilots Nancy Love and Jacqueline Cochran, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) gave women like Fort a chance to serve their country—and to prove that women aviators were just as skilled as men. While not authorized to serve in combat, the WASP helped train male pilots for service abroad, and ferried bombers and pursuits across the country. Thirty-eight WASP would not survive the war. But even taking into account these tragic losses, Love and Cochran’s social experiment seemed to be a resounding success—until, with the tides of war turning, Congress clipped the women’s wings. The program was disbanded, the women sent home. But the bonds they’d forged never failed, and over the next few decades they came together to fight for recognition as the military veterans they were—and for their place in history.
Author : Hanna Alkaf
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534426092
Amidst the Chinese-Malay conflict in Kuala Lumpur in 1969, sixteen-year-old Melati must overcome prejudice, violence, and her own OCD to find her way back to her mother.
Author : Hetty Saunders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Authors, English
ISBN : 1908213493
First book on the enigmatic author J A Baker, author of The Peregrine.
Author : Trinity Doyle
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-27
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781925267488
Lucy's life was going as smoothly as any teenager's could. She was the state backstroke champion, and swimming obsessed. She lived with her parents and her brother, Cam, in the small coastal town she'd known all her life. She had friends, she had goals - she had a life. Now Cam is dead, her parents might as well be - and Lucy can't bear to get back in the pool. All she has to look forward to now is a big pile of going-nowhere. Drawn to Steffi, the wild ex-best-friend who reminds her of her artist brother, and music-obsessed Evan, the new boy in town, Lucy starts asking questions. Why did Cam die? Was it an accident or suicide? But as Lucy hunts for answers she discovers much more than she expects. About Cam. About her family. About herself. A soaring, uplifting novel about love and loss from an exciting new voice.
Author : Julia Hubery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 1407105531
Meet the little mole with big dreams... Most moles like to stay underground, dig-dig-digging, but not Wishmoley. He spends his time dreaming about the world above. One day, when Wishmoley finally tunnels up to the surface, he discovers the big, beautiful sky and decides he loves it so much that he would like his own little piece of it. A heart-warming book about love and letting go.
