Download or read book Blair and the Magical Blue Balloon written by Marilyn O'Rourke and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How important is it to tell the truth? Can lies destroy one's credibility on all things? Who can today's children look up to as role models of honesty? Children in previous generations heard many legends, stories, and fables encouraging truth-telling. George Washington, according to myth, said, "I cannot tell a lie...I did cut it (a cherry tree) with my hatchet." Honest Abe Lincoln, while working in a store in New Salem, IL, had a reputation of walking great distances to return pennies to a customer he accidently short-changed. As early as 620 BCE, Aesop tells the fable of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," who learns the danger of making false statements and losing credibility. Is telling the truth still an important value to uphold? Does lying make life more complicated than it needs to be? Blair is a young boy who learns the answers to these questions. When he lies to his parents and his baseball coach, a magical blue balloon enters his life to correct the growing problem in more ways than one. Blair may never grow up to be President like Washington and Lincoln, but he is more likely to grow into a trusted adult as a result of the valuable lessons he learned from the magical blue balloon.
Download or read book The Race written by Richard North Patterson and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can an honest man become president? In this timely and provocative novel, a maverick candidate takes on his political enemies and the ruthless machinery of American politics Corey Grace—a handsome and charismatic Republican senator from Ohio—is plunged by an act of terrorism into a fierce presidential primary battle with the favorite of the party establishment and a magnetic leader of the Christian right. A decorated Gulf War Air Force pilot known for speaking his mind, Grace's reputation for voting his own conscience rather than the party line—together with his growing romance with Lexie Hart, an African-American movie star—has earned him a reputation as a maverick and an iconoclast. But Grace is still haunted by a tragic mistake buried deep in his past, and now his integrity will be put to the test in this most brutal of political contests, in which nothing in his past or present life is off-limits. Depicting contemporary power politics at its most ruthless, The Race takes on the most incendiary issues in American culture: racism, terrorism, religious fundamentalism, gay rights, and the rise of media monopolies with their own agenda and lust for power. As the pressure of the campaign intensifies, Grace encounters betrayal, excruciating moral choices, and secrets that can destroy lives. Ultimately, the race leads to a deadlocked party convention where Grace must resolve the conflict between his romance with Lexie and his presidential ambitions—and decide just who and what he is willing to sacrifice.
Download or read book The Win Without Pitching Manifesto written by Blair Enns and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Magic Color Flair written by John Canemaker and published by Weldon Owen. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vibrant, splendidly hued, and charming beyond compare, the work of Disney designer and illustrator Mary Blair is more than just acclaimed—it is adored. She has charmed generations with her whimsical creations, from stunning art direction for Cinderella and Peter Pan to the wowing and wonderful “It’s a Small World” ride at Disneyland. Magic Color Flair celebrates this Disney icon, tracing the evolution of her mesmerizing style and showcasing her work in gorgeous, full-color imagery. Curated by award winning animation director and designer, John Canemaker, the Magic Color Flair is an authoritative celebration of Blair’s life work. From her precocious paintings she made while studying at the renowned Chouinard Art Institute, to her concept drawings for Disney films, to her treasured Golden Books, delightful advertisements and large-scale installations. With annotations about her artistic process, Magic Color Flair gives readers an inside look to her bold and lively artistic process that yielded such loveable, and memorable work. While at art school, Blair developed a dynamic style that emphasized drama and emotion. Her gift for visual storytelling caught the eye of Walt Disney himself, who loved her bold graphics, sophisticated whimsicality, and eye-catching use of color and who became a lifelong friend and champion of her work. This book accompanies the Walt Disney Family Museum’s 2014 Mary Blair exhibit of the same title.
Download or read book The Red Balloon written by Albert Lamorisse and published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1956 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy, a balloon, a timeless adventure.
Download or read book Furniture Makeovers written by Barb Blair and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces: “A fabulous how-to volume for everything from sanding to decoupage and beyond.” —The City Sage blog You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! This book offers twenty-six easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares thirty beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator. “Her amply illustrated book shows why her repurposed furniture is in demand.” —Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Ten Beautiful Things written by Molly Beth Griffin and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartfelt story of changing perspectives, set in the Midwest. Ten Beautiful Things gently explores loss, a new home, and finding beauty wherever you are. Lily and her grandmother search for ten beautiful things as they take a long car ride to Iowa and Lily's new home with Gran. At first, Lily sees nothing beautiful in the April slush and cloudy sky. Soon though, Lily can see beauty in unexpected places, from the smell of spring mud to a cloud shaped like a swan to a dilapitated barn. A furious rainstorm mirrors Lily's anxiety, but as it clears Lily discovers the tenth beautiful thing: Lily and Gran and their love for each other. Ten Beautiful Things leaves the exact cause of Lily's move ambiguous, making it perfect for anyone helping a child navigate change, whether it be the loss of a parent, entering or leaving a foster home, or moving.
Download or read book The Society of Distinguished Lemmings written by Julie Colombet and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-14 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quirky, humorous picture book from French illustrator Julie Colombet is jam-packed with lemmings and sure to raise a laugh. When the lemmings encounter a bear, they are determined to help him be more 'distinguished' - just like they are. But little do they realise this bear could be exactly what they need to save them from themselves... With Julie Colombet's distinctive voice and beautiful illustrations, each spread is packed with detail to pore over. Think 'My Fair Lady' meets 'The Lemmings'.
Download or read book The Everything Kids Magical Science Experiments Book written by Tim Robinson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains over fifty science experiments that double as magic tricks, discussing the concepts behind each one and presenting "questions for the scientist," along with thirty puzzles.
Download or read book The Linking Ring written by and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My New Roots written by Sarah Britton and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At long last, Sarah Britton, called the “queen bee of the health blogs” by Bon Appétit, reveals 100 gorgeous, all-new plant-based recipes in her debut cookbook, inspired by her wildly popular blog. Every month, half a million readers—vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike—flock to Sarah’s adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing one’s health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time: no fad diets or gimmicks here. Whether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.
Download or read book Essentials of Children s Literature written by Carl M. Tomlinson and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 1995 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition "Essentials of Children's Literature" offers a concise, straightforward presentation of children's literature that engages students and motivates them to share literature with children. Written with a comprehensive, "facts-only" approach, this lucid resource offers an abundance of examples to illustrate how to use children's literature in the classroom.
Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1984-03-26 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
Download or read book Olympic Pride American Prejudice written by Deborah Riley Draper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this “must-read for anyone concerned with race, sports, and politics in America” (William C. Rhoden, New York Times bestselling author), the inspirational and largely unknown true story of the eighteen African American athletes who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, defying the racism of both Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South. Set against the turbulent backdrop of a segregated United States, sixteen Black men and two Black women are torn between boycotting the Olympic Games in Nazi Germany or participating. If they go, they would represent a country that considered them second-class citizens and would compete amid a strong undercurrent of Aryan superiority that considered them inferior. Yet, if they stayed, would they ever have a chance to prove them wrong on a global stage? Five athletes, full of discipline and heart, guide you through this harrowing and inspiring journey. There’s a young and feisty Tidye Pickett from Chicago, whose lithe speed makes her the first African American woman to compete in the Olympic Games; a quiet Louise Stokes from Malden, Massachusetts, who breaks records across the Northeast with humble beginnings training on railroad tracks. We find Mack Robinson in Pasadena, California, setting an example for his younger brother, Jackie Robinson; and the unlikely competitor Archie Williams, a lanky book-smart teen in Oakland takes home a gold medal. Then there’s Ralph Metcalfe, born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, who becomes the wise and fierce big brother of the group. From burning crosses set on the Robinsons’s lawn to a Pennsylvania small town on fire with praise and parades when the athletes return from Berlin, Olympic Pride, American Prejudice has “done the world a favor by bringing into the sunlight the unknown story of eighteen black Olympians who should never be forgotten. This book is both beautiful and wrenching, and essential to understanding the rich history of African American athletes” (Kevin Merida, editor-in-chief of ESPN’s The Undefeated).
Download or read book The Directory of U S Trademarks written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 1308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The American Poetry Circle Anthology written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
