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Unbowed

Wangari Maathai
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Author : Wangari Maathai
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307492333

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Unbowed by Wangari Maathai Pdf

NOBEL PRIZE WINNER • A remarkable memoir of courage, faith, and the power of persistence about one woman's extraodinary journey from her childhood in rural Kenya to the world stage. “[Maathai’s] story provides uplifting proof of the power of perseverance—and of the power of principled, passionate people to change their countries and inspire the world.” —The Washington Post In Unbowed, Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai recounts her extraordinary life. When Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement in 1977, she began a vital poor people’s environmental movement, focused on the empowerment of women, that soon spread across Africa. Persevering through run-ins with the Kenyan government and personal losses, and jailed and beaten on numerous occasions, Maathai continued to fight tirelessly to save Kenya’s forests and to restore democracy to her beloved country.

Wangari Maathai

Franck Prévot
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Author : Franck Prévot
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580896269

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Wangari Maathai by Franck Prévot Pdf

“Trees are living symbols of peace and hope.” –Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace laureate Wangari Maathai changed the way the world thinks about nature, ecology, freedom, and democracy, inspiring radical efforts that continue to this day.This simply told story begins with Green Belt Movement founder Wangari Maathai’s childhood at the foot of Mount Kenya where, as the oldest child in her family, her responsibility was to stay home and help her mother. When the chance to go to school presented itself, she seized it with both hands. She traveled to the US to study, where she saw that even in the land of the free, black people were not welcome. Returning home, Wangari was determined to help her people and her country. She recognized that deforestation and urbanization was at the root of her country’s troubles. Her courage and confidence carried her through adversity to found a movement for peace, reconciliation, and healing. Aurélia Fronty’s beautiful illustrations show readers the color and diversity of Wangari’s Africa—the green trees and the flowering trees full of birds, monkeys, and other animals; the roots that dig deep into the earth; and the people who work and live on the land.

Unbowed

Billy Hedderman
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Author : Billy Hedderman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781922265500

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Unbowed by Billy Hedderman Pdf

‘I woke to the sight of a hospital ceiling. For that first blissful second, I forgot that I was paralysed.’ On 31 December 2014 Billy Hedderman suffered a catastrophic injury to his spinal cord while body-boarding on the Sunshine Coast, paralysing him almost completely from the neck down. When asked if he would walk again, his doctor simply said, ‘I dunno … maybe.’ Yet, incredibly, within just seven months of his injury, he was able to beat the odds and run a 10km race in under an hour. This is the powerful story of Billy’s recovery and a fascinating account of his service as an Officer in the elite Special Forces unit, the Army Ranger Wing of the Irish Army. It was from this service that he took the never-say-die attitude that helped him prevail against all medical expectations to recover and serve as an Infantry Officer in the Australian Army. It is a story of almost unbelievable personal resilience and mental toughness, which will amaze and inspire.

Unbowed

L.A. Boruff,Daphne Moore
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Author : L.A. Boruff,Daphne Moore
Publisher : The Phantom Pen
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Unbowed by L.A. Boruff,Daphne Moore Pdf

Ceridwen Gault—witch whose life has turned upside down. Her powers now so overused she can’t access them, Ceri finds out the identity of the father of her son from a powerful ally. That's helpful, since she never knew his name or appearance. But now she has to deal with rapid-fire attacks on herself and her family while trying to maintain a façade of normalcy and retain her job. As it all comes to a decisive fight, she discovers that with the help of her almost-boyfriend, Nick, she's able to free Goblins from their enslavement without draining her powers again. Things just keep getting crazier and crazier for Ceri. She's hanging on for the ride at this point, hoping to salvage her sanity. And maybe get to know Nick a little better. **wink**

The Eagle Unbowed

Halik Kochanski
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Author : Halik Kochanski
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 782 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674071056

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The Eagle Unbowed by Halik Kochanski Pdf

World War II gripped Poland as it did no other country. Invaded by Germany and the USSR, it was occupied from the first day of war to the last, and then endured 44 years behind the Iron Curtain while its wartime partners celebrated their freedom. The Eagle Unbowed tells, for the first time, the story of Poland’s war in its entirety and complexity.

Unbowed

Khalida Messaoudi,Elisabeth Schemla
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Author : Khalida Messaoudi,Elisabeth Schemla
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998-05
Category : History
ISBN : 0812216571

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Unbowed by Khalida Messaoudi,Elisabeth Schemla Pdf

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Unbowed

Lestine
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Author : Lestine
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781483684888

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Unbowed by Lestine Pdf

And years later, when she finally evolved a mind that could examine itself, she wondered how such concepts as fear of her own thoughts, shame of her own bodythe very vessel that nature fashioned and her soul adornedarose at all. When did her body become something alienseparate from her? So begins UNBOWED, the story of Basma, an obedient wife who makes an unwitting decision with far-reaching consequences. Filled with sex, forbidden love, shocking brutality, unflinching feminist prose, and chador-wearing gladiators carrying AK-47s, nevertheless, UNBOWED is a story of Hope. Set in present day cosmopolitan cities of New York, London and Paris, with their burgeoning immigrant populations, and spanning other international locales, UNBOWED weaves together three plot lines to illuminate the violent extremes some patriarchal cultures have gone toto reinforce absolute power over women and girlsand the equally extreme, yet opposite, paths three women embark on, to change the game.

Broken But Unbowed

Greg Abbott
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Author : Greg Abbott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501144936

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Broken But Unbowed by Greg Abbott Pdf

"The Republican governor of Texas describes the devastating accident that caused his paralysis, his achievements as Texas' longest-serving attorney general and his bold plan to restore America to international prominence through Constitutional improvements and leadership"--NoveList.

Bloody, But Unbowed

Jeanne Losey,John Seaman,Denise McKenney
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Author : Jeanne Losey,John Seaman,Denise McKenney
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780595230730

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Bloody, But Unbowed by Jeanne Losey,John Seaman,Denise McKenney Pdf

These poems show Jeanne’s love for her country, her flag, and her faith as well as her empathy for the victims of September 11, 2001. It details the emotions we all shared as we waded through the horror of that day. They are poems of faith, of love, of compassion as well as ones dealing with the justice the perpetrators deserve. They will make you cry, feel good, and believe we will prevail.

UNBOWED, UNBENT, UNBROKEN Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR'S LEGACY

Harsh Roodra
UNBOWED UNBENT UNBROKEN Dr B R AMBEDKAR S LEGACY Book PDF

Author : Harsh Roodra
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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UNBOWED, UNBENT, UNBROKEN Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR'S LEGACY by Harsh Roodra Pdf

"Unbowed, Unbend, Unbroken: Dr. Ambedkar's Legacy" by Harsh Roodra is an extraordinary book that explores the profound impact and enduring legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, one of India's greatest visionaries. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Roodra vividly portrays the struggles, triumphs, and visionary thoughts of this remarkable leader. The book delves into Dr. Ambedkar's role as a social reformer, jurist, and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, highlighting his relentless pursuit of justice and his unwavering fight against caste-based discrimination. With powerful insights and thought-provoking analysis, Roodra's work serves as a poignant reminder of Dr. Ambedkar's unwavering commitment to social equality and inspires readers to carry forward his legacy in the ongoing quest for a more just and inclusive society.

The Eagle Unbowed

Halik Kochanski
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Author : Halik Kochanski
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 783 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674068162

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The Eagle Unbowed by Halik Kochanski Pdf

World War II gripped Poland as it did no other country. Invaded by Germany and the USSR, it was occupied from the first day of war to the last, and then endured 44 years behind the Iron Curtain while its wartime partners celebrated their freedom. The Eagle Unbowed tells, for the first time, the story of Poland’s war in its entirety and complexity.

A Generation 'Bloodied But Unbowed'

Owen Collins
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Author : Owen Collins
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781452078588

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A Generation 'Bloodied But Unbowed' by Owen Collins Pdf

Powerful political families controlled the jobs and expression of thought in eastern Kentucky and subjects were careful not to alienate the power brokers during much of the 20thtwentieth century. Gradually some of the political families passed on, and highways and information technology opened this closed society to the outside world, restraints were loosened and the freedom to express individual viewpoints emerged. This book is written from the viewpoint of a Senior Citizen who wrote a column for the Jackson Times-Voice on a wide range of topics beginning in 2000. Uncensored, topics range from political issues to social problems to the challenges of aging to an expressed desire to blow up answering menus. Sharply critical of many of the changes in our society, this book provides some balance and humor to placate ruffled feathers. This book closes with some powerful eulogies of local personages who did not want to "go quietly into that night" and desired to spit in the devil's eye on the other side

Replenishing the Earth

Wangari Maathai
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Author : Wangari Maathai
Publisher : Image
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307591159

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Replenishing the Earth by Wangari Maathai Pdf

An impassioned call to heal the wounds of our planet and ourselves through the tenets of our spiritual traditions, from a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize It is so easy, in our modern world, to feel disconnected from the physical earth. Despite dire warnings and escalating concern over the state of our planet, many people feel out of touch with the natural world. Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai has spent decades working with the Green Belt Movement to help women in rural Kenya plant—and sustain—millions of trees. With their hands in the dirt, these women often find themselves empowered and “at home” in a way they never did before. Maathai wants to impart that feeling to everyone, and believes that the key lies in traditional spiritual values: love for the environment, self-betterment, gratitude and respect, and a commitment to service. While educated in the Christian tradition, Maathai draws inspiration from many faiths, celebrating the Jewish mandate tikkun olam (“repair the world”) and renewing the Japanese term mottainai (“don’t waste”). Through rededication to these values, she believes, we might finally bring about healing for ourselves and the earth.

Unbroken and Unbowed

Jimmy R. Hawkins
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Author : Jimmy R. Hawkins
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0664267378

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Unbroken and Unbowed by Jimmy R. Hawkins Pdf

In this compelling and informative volume, Jimmie R. Hawkins walks the reader through the many forms of Black protest in American history, from pre-colonial times though the George Floyd protests of 2020. Hawkins breaks American history into five sections, with subsections highlighting how Black identity helped to shape protest during that period. These protests include slave ship mutinies, the abolitionist movement, the different approaches to protest from Frederick Douglas, W. E. B. Dubois, and Booker T. Washington, protest led by various Black institutions, Black Lives Matter movements, and protests of today's Black athletes, musicians, and intellectuals, such as Lebron James, Beyonce, and Kendrick Lamar. Hawkins also covers the backlash to these protests, including the Jim Crow era, the Red Summer of 1919, and modern-day wars on the Black community in the form of the War on Drugs and voter suppression.

Paper Hearts

Meg Wiviott
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Author : Meg Wiviott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781481439855

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Paper Hearts by Meg Wiviott Pdf

A forbidden gift helps two teenage girls find hope, friendship, and the will to live in this “beautifully told true story about brave young women who refused to be victims and walked out of Auschwitz with their heads unbowed” (School Library Journal). An act of defiance. A statement of hope. A crime punishable by death. Making a birthday card in Auschwitz was all of those things. But that is what Zlatka did, in 1944, for her best friend, Fania. She stole and bartered for paper and scissors, secretly creating an origami heart. Then she passed it to every girl at the work tables to sign with their hopes and wishes for happiness, for love, and most of all—for freedom. Fania knew what that heart meant, for herself and all the other girls. And she kept it hidden, through the bitter days in the camp and through the death marches. She kept it always. This novel is based on the true story of Fania and Zlatka, the story of the bond that helped them both to hope for the best in the face of the worst. Their heart is one of the few objects created in Auschwitz, and can be seen today in the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre.