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Author : Mariko Tamaki
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781554980697

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Skim by Mariko Tamaki Pdf

A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2008. Skim is Kimberly Keiko Cameron, a not-slim, would-be Wiccan goth stuck in a private girls' school in Toronto. When a classmate's boyfriend kills himself because he was rumoured to be gay, the school goes into mourning overdrive, each clique trying to find something to hold on to and something to believe in. It's a weird time to fall in love, but that's high school, and that's what happens to Skim when she starts to meet in secret with her neo-hippie English teacher, Ms. Archer. But when Ms. Archer abruptly leaves, Skim struggles to cope with her confusion and isolation, armed with her trusty journal and a desire to shed old friendships while cautiously approaching new ones. Depression, love, sexual identity, crushes, manipulative peers --teen life in all its dramatic complexities is explored in this touching, pitch-perfect, literary graphic masterpiece. Cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki collaborate brilliantly in this poignant glimpse into the heartache of being sixteen. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7 Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Author : S. C. Gwynne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781416597155

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Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne Pdf

*Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award* *A New York Times Notable Book* *Winner of the Texas Book Award and the Oklahoma Book Award* This New York Times bestseller and stunning historical account of the forty-year battle between Comanche Indians and white settlers for control of the American West “is nothing short of a revelation…will leave dust and blood on your jeans” (The New York Times Book Review). Empire of the Summer Moon spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history. The second entails one of the most remarkable narratives ever to come out of the Old West: the epic saga of the pioneer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her mixed-blood son Quanah, who became the last and greatest chief of the Comanches. Although readers may be more familiar with the tribal names Apache and Sioux, it was in fact the legendary fighting ability of the Comanches that determined when the American West opened up. Comanche boys became adept bareback riders by age six; full Comanche braves were considered the best horsemen who ever rode. They were so masterful at war and so skillful with their arrows and lances that they stopped the northern drive of colonial Spain from Mexico and halted the French expansion westward from Louisiana. White settlers arriving in Texas from the eastern United States were surprised to find the frontier being rolled backward by Comanches incensed by the invasion of their tribal lands. The war with the Comanches lasted four decades, in effect holding up the development of the new American nation. Gwynne’s exhilarating account delivers a sweeping narrative that encompasses Spanish colonialism, the Civil War, the destruction of the buffalo herds, and the arrival of the railroads, and the amazing story of Cynthia Ann Parker and her son Quanah—a historical feast for anyone interested in how the United States came into being. Hailed by critics, S. C. Gwynne’s account of these events is meticulously researched, intellectually provocative, and, above all, thrillingly told. Empire of the Summer Moon announces him as a major new writer of American history.

Author : EduGorilla Prep Experts
Publisher : EduGorilla Community Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789358801569

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UPSC Mains Paper-II : General Studies-I Exam 2024 | Topic-wise Study Notes as Per the Latest Syllabus (NCERT) | Concise Guide Book for Complete Preparation by EduGorilla Prep Experts Pdf

EduGorilla General Studies - I (Paper II) Study Notes are a comprehensive guide for aspirants preparing for UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination. These UPSC Mains Notes cover the entire syllabus, to provide you with a well-rounded understanding of the topics covered in General Studies - I (Paper II) Why EduGorilla’s UPSC Civil Services Study Notes for General Studies - I (Paper II)? ■ EduGorilla UPSC Study Notes provide concise theory and practice questions for better retainment of facts. ■ General Studies - I (Paper II) Notes for Civil Services are curated by a team of experts at EduGorilla, composed of experienced educators and industry professionals. ■ Our Prep Experts have broken down complex topics in General Studies - I (Paper II) UPSC syllabus into simple easy-to-understand chapters. ■ These topics are further enriched with suitable examples, graphs, and Illustrations

Author : Naoko Taguchi
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781783093724

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Developing Interactional Competence in a Japanese Study Abroad Context by Naoko Taguchi Pdf

This book addresses the topic of interactional competence in the area of learning Japanese as a second language. It presents data collected from learners studying abroad in Japan to explain developments in their interactional competence as found in their use of speech styles and co-construction of an utterance. The book also offers insights into the types of learning resources and experiences study abroad offers to assist learners' progress.

Author : National Endowment for the Arts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Federal aid to the arts
ISBN : IND:30000132751748

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Annual Report by National Endowment for the Arts Pdf

Reports for 1980-19 also include the Annual report of the National Council on the Arts.

Author : Austin Macdonald
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780470153383

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Montral & Qubec City For Dummies by Austin Macdonald Pdf

Explore Montreal and Quebec City the fun and easy way? Montreal and Quebec City have a flair and sophistication unlike anywhere else in North America. With this friendly guide, you'll discover where to find the best romantic restaurants, beautiful attractions, and French joie de vivre! Discover: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss -- and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Lots of detailed maps Travel smart at www.dummies.com

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Canada
ISBN : CUB:U183016081569

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Canada Today by Anonim Pdf

Author : Timothy J. Cooley
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520276642

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Surfing about Music by Timothy J. Cooley Pdf

"Roth Family Foundation music in America imprint"--First printed page.

Author : Matthew Hoch
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781442257009

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So You Want to Sing Sacred Music by Matthew Hoch Pdf

Sacred music traditions vary profoundly from one religion to the next. Even within the Christian faith, one can hear a wide variety of music among and within different denominations. Catholics, mainline Protestants, and Evangelicals have all developed unique traditions. Many people are not exposed to multiple faith experiences in their upbringings, which can make exploring an unfamiliar sacred music style challenging. Because of this, singers and teachers regularly encounter religious singing styles to which they have not yet been exposed. In So You Want to Sing Sacred Music, multiple contributors offer a broad overview of sacred singing in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Evan Kent, Anthony Ruff, Matthew Hoch, and Sharon L. Radionoff share their expertise on topics as diverse as Jewish cantorial music, Gregorian chant, post-Vatican II Catholic music, choral traditions, and contemporary Christian music. This plethora of styles represents the most common traditions encountered by amateur and emerging professional singers when exploring sacred performance opportunities. In each chapter, contributors consider liturgical origins, musical characteristics, training requirements, repertoire, and resources for each of these traditions. The writers—all professional singers and teachers with rich experience singing these styles—also discuss vocal technique as it relates to each style. Contributors also offer professional advice for singers seeking work within each tradition’s institutional settings, surveying the skills needed while offering practical advice for auditioning and performing successfully in the world of sacred music. So You Want to Sing Sacred Music is a helpful resource for any singer looking to add sacred performance to their portfolio or seeking opportunities and employment where sacred music is practiced and performed. Additional chapters by Scott McCoy, Wendy LeBorgne, and Matthew Edwards address universal questions of voice science and pedagogy, vocal health, and audio enhancement technology. The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Like all books in the series, So You Want to Sing Sacred Music features online supplemental material on the NATS website. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources.

Author : Tom Gill
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0791448282

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Men of Uncertainty by Tom Gill Pdf

A fascinating exploration of the subculture of Japanese day laborers, whose lives depart radically from the traditions of stability Westerners associate with Japan.

Author : Leng Leng Thang
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0801487323

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Generations in Touch by Leng Leng Thang Pdf

A dilemma long faced by western societies--how to bring the generations together--is also of growing concern in the east. In Japan, where, until recently, the extended family often lived under the same roof, social programs designed to facilitate interaction between old and young have proliferated. Leng Leng Thang offers an in-depth view of one of those programs, an unusual social welfare institution called Kotoen. Kotoen is a pioneering facility for multigenerational living, providing both daycare for preschoolers and a home for elderly residents. With its twin mottoes of fureai (being in touch) and daikazoku (large extended family), it has been the subject of widespread media attention and has served as a model for other institutions. Yet Kotoen has never before been studied seriously.Under its director's inspiring leadership, Kotoen looks unusually promising, but Thang is wary of simplistic conclusions. Her interviews, research, and work as a volunteer at Kotoen reveal the complaints common among some elderly residents toward their surroundings in old age institutions as well as the painful persistence of the traditional family ideal. Yet far from calling the experiment a failure, Thang challenges accepted wisdom and so-called common sense to reveal the advantages and limitations of the relationships fostered between Kotoen's "grandchildren" and "grandparents." The lessons learned from Kotoen illuminate the urgency of re-engaging the generations in an aging society and provide direction for improving the quality of life for all.

Author : Kota Nozomi
Publisher : J-Novel Club
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-09
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781718319127

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Are You Okay With a Slightly Older Girlfriend? Volume 4 by Kota Nozomi Pdf

Orihara-san once again dons the uniform, but things don’t go quite as planned! An all girls (around thirty) party leads to all sorts of adult conversation, and Orihara-san’s sister ends up asking Momota-kun for love advice?! Saki gets some help babysitting her little brother when she has an unexpected run-in with a certain someone. Also, summer heats up as Momota-kun goes on his first festival date with Orihara-san, who’s dressed in a yukata! Speaking of firsts, Momota-kun and Orihara-san also go on their first karaoke date, and for the first time, Orihara-san goes toe-to-toe with the bigwigs at her company—and she gets some unexpected help. Tons of surprises await in the fourth volume of the super sweet and pure love story of high school boy Momota-kun and his slightly older girlfriend, Orihara-san!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1132 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
ISBN : UCR:31210017991439

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Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nancy Gates
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780882409986

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The Alaska Almanac by Nancy Gates Pdf

Those looking for facts about Alaska turn to Alaska's best known and trusted fact book, The Alaska Alamanc. This affordable, best‐selling guide is filled with accurate, timely facts on the geography, history, economy, employment, recreation, climate, and peoples of this large and diverse state.

Author : Nancy Gates
Publisher : Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co.
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780882406053

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by Nancy Gates Pdf

With facts and figures on geography, history, economy, cultures, and peoples of the Last Frontier, the 29th edition is packed with all-about-Alaska information for people who dream of visiting Alaska, as well as long-lasting sourdoughs.