Author: Michaela DePrince Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0385755112 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 258
Book Description
"The memoir of Michaela DePrince, who lived the first few years of her live in war-torn Sierra Leone until being adopted by an American Family. Now seventeen, she is one of the premiere ballerinas in the United States"--
Author: T. E. Price Publisher: Morgan James Publishing ISBN: 1631952919 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 283
Book Description
A woman fleeing her abusive husband must gather her courage—and rely on her faith . . . Hallie has made the decision to leave her abusive husband for good. But Jonathan has no intention of complying. During their separation, Hallie grapples with trusting those closest to her, the gossip-mill of her small town, and her wavering trust in God. Living alone in a secret, secluded cabin in the woods, she is thrust into multiple circumstances where she has to balance her safety with the reality of inescapable encounters with her soon-to-be ex-husband. Then Jonathan discovers Hallie’s whereabouts, forcing her to escape to the city while awaiting the divorce, but her move isn’t the solution—because her safety is still compromised . . . Hallie has to learn to trust God with her safety while leaning on the church body for support. The tantalizing storyline of Take Flight weaves through one “fight-or-flight” scenario after the next, filling Hallie with angst regarding her constant need for escape. Take Flight addresses the ugliness of domestic abuse and the need for support from the church community—and reminds us of God’s trustworthiness in the midst of difficult, sometimes even life-threatening, situations.
Author: Merrick Rosenberg Publisher: FT Press ISBN: 0133121364 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
Use DISC to discover profound hidden patterns of human behavioral style, gain deeper self-awareness, maximize your personal strengths, and influence others more powerfully than ever before! Taking Flight illuminates the proven DISC four-style model of human behavior, and shows how to use it to become a far more effective leader, salesperson, or teacher; revitalize your career; build deeper personal relationships; fully leverage your natural gifts, and empower everyone around you. Drawing on their immense experience coaching executives and training world-class organizations, Merrick Rosenberg and Daniel Silvert introduce DISC through a fable that's quick, fun, and easy-to-understand. You'll discover why you "click" with some people and "clank" with others, and what really drives your decisions and actions. You'll learn exactly how to identify others' behavioral styles and choose the best ways to interact with them. You'll walk through creating a personal action plan for improvement -- and then systematically making the most of your strengths, working around your weaknesses, and supercharging your personal performance! If you're already familiar with DISC, this book will help you use it more effectively than ever before. If you're new to DISC, it will change your life -- just as it has for thousands before you!
Author: Emily Taylor Publisher: ISBN: 9780578799360 Category : Languages : en Pages : 94
Book Description
Journey into the world of textile collage with collage quilt artist & educator Emily Taylor! In her second book, Emily demonstrates how to make a collage quilt, embroidered wall art and a decorative pillow with six bird templates included in the book. Bird templates included are a Crane, Duck, Owl, Quail, Raven and Swallow, along with complementary elements. Over 100 step-by-step photos & illustrations open up a world of creative fun with fabric as Emily shares her new & innovative method of textile collage. Emily also explains in simple terms how to apply color theory to the selection of fabric, how to create a pleasing composition, and the recommended supplies for success.
Author: Steve Light Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 076365695X Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 41
Book Description
When a little girl who loves planes is sent to her bedroom for doing a loop-de-loop off the couch, she finds a secret door leading to a room filled with real flying machines and sets off on an exciting adventure.
Author: Annemarie O'Brien Publisher: Yearling ISBN: 0307931757 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
In 1914 Russia, Lara is being groomed by her father to be the next kennel steward for the Count's borzoi dogs unless her mother bears a son, but her visions, although suppressed by her father, seem to suggest she has a special bond with the dogs.
Author: Timothy Tackett Publisher: Harvard University Press ISBN: 0674044207 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 287
Book Description
On a June night in 1791, King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette fled Paris in disguise, hoping to escape the mounting turmoil of the French Revolution. They were arrested by a small group of citizens a few miles from the Belgian border and forced to return to Paris. Two years later they would both die at the guillotine. It is this extraordinary story, and the events leading up to and away from it, that Tackett recounts in gripping novelistic style. The king's flight opens a window to the whole of French society during the Revolution. Each dramatic chapter spotlights a different segment of the population, from the king and queen as they plotted and executed their flight, to the people of Varennes who apprehended the royal family, to the radicals of Paris who urged an end to monarchy, to the leaders of the National Assembly struggling to control a spiraling crisis, to the ordinary citizens stunned by their king's desertion. Tackett shows how Louis's flight reshaped popular attitudes toward kingship, intensified fears of invasion and conspiracy, and helped pave the way for the Reign of Terror. Tackett brings to life an array of unique characters as they struggle to confront the monumental transformations set in motion in 1789. In so doing, he offers an important new interpretation of the Revolution. By emphasizing the unpredictable and contingent character of this story, he underscores the power of a single event to change irrevocably the course of the French Revolution, and consequently the history of the world.
Author: 'Iolani L. Bullock Publisher: ISBN: 9781637309902 Category : Languages : en Pages : 110
Book Description
"We are all taking a trip to Thailand!" These are the words Lenox's dad excitedly exclaimed over dinner. Never having been out of the country or even to the airport, Lenox will finally get to accomplish his dream of boarding an airplane and traveling to a far-off land. After learning that his great grandfather was a legendary Tuskegee Airman, Lenox becomes convinced that he must prove that he can be brave in order to earn his pilot wings-just like his great grandfather did. When the day finally comes for Lenox to board his first flight he encounters many new, scary and wonderful things at the airport with his family. All of the excitement causes him to lose the one thing he needs to get on his flight-his passport. He and his little sister Teagan set out on an adventure to find it before their flight takes off. Adventure is awaiting in Lenox Takes Flight! Find out if Lenox will find his passport on time and face his fear in order to earn pilot wings.
Author: Adam Hancher Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books ISBN: 9781786031235 Category : Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
The pioneering Wright brothers dared to dream of being the first men in the world to fly... but would they ever see their dreams take flight? The golden age of aviation is brought vividly to life in this story of determination, ingenuity and courage from Adam Hancher.
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