This Child Will Be Great

Author: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061353477
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
In January 2006, after the Republic of Liberia had been racked by fourteen years of brutal civil conflict, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—Africa's "Iron Lady"—was sworn in as president, an event that marked a tremendous turning point in the history of the West African nation. In this stirring memoir, Sirleaf shares the inside story of her rise to power, including her early childhood; her experiences with abuse, imprisonment, and exile; and her fight for democracy and social justice. This compelling tale of survival reveals Sirleaf's determination to succeed in multiple worlds: from her studies in the United States to her work as an international bank executive to her election campaigning in some of Liberia's most desperate and war-torn villages and neighborhoods. It is also the story of an outspoken political and social reformer who, despite danger, fought the oppression of dictators and championed change. By sharing her story, Sirleaf encourages women everywhere to pursue leadership roles at the highest levels of power, and gives us all hope that, with perseverance, we can change the world.

It Feels Good to Be Yourself

Author: Theresa Thorn
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250302951
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45

Book Description
A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Theresa Thorn and illustrator Noah Grigni. Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity.

Great with Child

Author: Debra Rienstra
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781602260030
Category : Childbirth
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
Debra Rienstra's meditative account of her third pregnancy and her son's first year was originally published in 2002 by Tarcher/Putnam. Out of print since 2005, it's back again in a paperback edition from WordFarm!This memoir balances wit and reverence, reality and imagination¿the mundane and the profound. Including suggestions for further reading and questions for reflection or discussion, Great with Child is a timely gift for mothers-to-be.

My First Book of Biographies

Author: Jean Marzollo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780590450157
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Highlights the contributions in various fields of endeavor of famous men and women from around the world, including Marie Curie, Abraham Lincoln, Rachel Carson, Hokusai, and Martin Luther King.

The Explosive Child

Author: Ross W. Greene
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006077939X
Category : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
Provides a sensitive, practical approach to managing a child's severe noncompliance. temper outbursts and verbal or physical aggression at home and school. May also be useful for parents of children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).

The Little Virtues

Author: Natalia Ginzburg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1628729023
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
In this collection of her finest and best-known short essays, Natalia Ginzburg explores both the mundane details and inescapable catastrophes of personal life with the grace and wit that have assured her rightful place in the pantheon of classic mid-century authors. Whether she writes of the loss of a friend, Cesare Pavese; or what is inexpugnable of World War II; or the Abruzzi, where she and her first husband lived in forced residence under Fascist rule; or the importance of silence in our society; or her vocation as a writer; or even a pair of worn-out shoes, Ginzburg brings to her reflections the wisdom of a survivor and the spare, wry, and poetically resonant style her readers have come to recognize. "A glowing light of modern Italian literature . . . Ginzburg's magic is the utter simplicity of her prose, suddenly illuminated by one word that makes a lightning streak of a plain phrase. . . . As direct and clean as if it were carved in stone, it yet speaks thoughts of the heart.' — The New York Times Book Review

A Child's Book of Art

Author: Lucy Micklethwait
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781564582034
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"An introduction to art that uses well-known works of art to illustrate familiar words" -- Title page verso.

From Bad Grades to a Great Life!

Author: Charles Fay
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935326083
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Your underachiever can grow-up to have a great life How can I be so sure? Over the past three decades, thousands of parents and educators world-wide have discovered the power of Love and Logic. In this book, From Bad Grades to a Great Life, you'll learn why character and personal responsibility form the foundation of lasting academic and occupational achievement. In the process you'll also learn practical skills for: . Avoiding un-winnable power-struggles over homework and grades. Helping children discover and capitalize upon their natural strengths. Teaching politeness, respect and personal responsibility. Showing children that the key to happiness involves determinationand hard work.rather than luck or handouts. Creating a happier famil

How to Be a Great Parent

Author: Nancy S. Buck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780825306891
Category : Parent and child
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Does your child's behavior confuse you? Do you find yourself wondering if there is a better way to respond to your screaming toddler or teenager? It is easy to be the kind of parent you want to be when your children are safely tucked into bed at night. But how do you become that parent when they are getting into everything and driving you crazy? How to Be A Great Parent offers practical strategies and techniques for coping with a wide variety of parenting issues. Dr. Nancy S. Buck will help you deal with issues such as eating, biting, lying, chores, swearing, homework, sexuality, and more. Stories of real-life families plus parenting tips, quizzes, and Q&As show you how to apply these new techniques right away. You'll learn to stop asking why: Why does my child act that way? Why doesn't he listen to me? Why does she keep asking me permission when I've already told her no? And you'll discover the "magical question" you should be asking instead. You'll also find out to to: Make conscious parenting decisions instead of automatically doing what your parents did; decide how much freedom is enough for your child; harnass your child's innate desire for fun; cope with bedtime (and naptime); handle squabbling siblings; talk with your teenager; parent together after a divorce. Once you understand your child's behavior, you will be able to respond in a kinder, more effective way. This will facillitate a stronger parent/child bond.

The Art Book for Children

Author: Amanda Renshaw
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838667863
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Invites the reader to take a closer look at works of art while pointing out tiny details hidden in famous works, providing information about a work or an artist, or explaining the techniques used to create the piece."--Publisher.