Download or read book Graca s Dream written by Melissa Fagan and published by Bookdash. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring story of Graça Machel, and her dream to instill a love for reading and learning in the children of Mozambique and the rest of Africa.
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Download or read book A Dream Realised written by Ulrike Hill and published by Jonathan Ball Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-06 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'How can there be only one dedicated hospital in the country for our children?' When Madiba asked this question, he sowed the seeds of a challenge that would grow into a legacy. A seed may be small but its size is disproportionate to what it can become over time. The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital was a project that seemed impossible when it was just an idea that started with ten people seated around a dinner table. As they discussed the state of healthcare in the country and shared their experiences, they realised that it was the children of Southern Africa who were the most disadvantaged by the lack of dedicated paediatric facilities. At the end of the evening a statement by the late Dr Nthato Motlana took hold and became the catalyst for a remarkable journey: 'I will speak to Nelson,' he said. With South Africa's first democratically elected president Nelson Mandela's backing, the board of the Children's Fund was inspired to take up the challenge to address this vital need. After years of global research and advice from experts in numerous different fields a Trust was formed to oversee the project and, critically, to set about raising the one billion rand it would take to build, equip and staff a state-of-the-art children's hospital. The stories behind the planning for, fundraising and building of the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital are inspiring, personal, and sometimes heart-breaking. It was a long and arduous journey, beset with difficulties, but the dedicated team's commitment and courage prevailed to create a living legacy that will truly impact the lives of children for generations to come. Today, the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Johannesburg is a proud testimony to a uniquely African story which honours the memory of a great statesman and celebrates the children for whom he cared so deeply.
Download or read book Worley Dreams written by Dr. Geneviève Parrott Prince and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-01-19 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Air You Breathe written by Frances de Pontes Peebles and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[A] glorious, glittery saga of friendship and loss... I read The Air You Breathe in two nights. (One might say I inhaled it.)." --NPR "Echoes of Elena Ferrante resound in this sumptuous saga."--O, The Oprah Magazine "Enveloping...Peebles understands the shifting currents of female friendship, and she writes so vividly about samba that you close the book certain its heroine's voices must exist beyond the page." -People The story of an intense female friendship fueled by affection, envy and pride--and each woman's fear that she would be nothing without the other. Some friendships, like romance, have the feeling of fate. Skinny, nine-year-old orphaned Dores is working in the kitchen of a sugar plantation in 1930s Brazil when in walks a girl who changes everything. Graça, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy sugar baron, is clever, well fed, pretty, and thrillingly ill behaved. Born to wildly different worlds, Dores and Graça quickly bond over shared mischief, and then, on a deeper level, over music. One has a voice like a songbird; the other feels melodies in her soul and composes lyrics to match. Music will become their shared passion, the source of their partnership and their rivalry, and for each, the only way out of the life to which each was born. But only one of the two is destined to be a star. Their intimate, volatile bond will determine each of their fortunes--and haunt their memories. Traveling from Brazil's inland sugar plantations to the rowdy streets of Rio de Janeiro's famous Lapa neighborhood, from Los Angeles during the Golden Age of Hollywood back to the irresistible drumbeat of home, The Air You Breathe unfurls a moving portrait of a lifelong friendship--its unparalleled rewards and lasting losses--and considers what we owe to the relationships that shape our lives.
Download or read book Believe and Dream written by João Pedro Graça and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believe and Dream: Tales of Courage and Ambition is an inspiring children's book that tells two heartwarming stories of perseverance, courage, and ambition. The first story is a heartwarming tale of a small but brave mouse named Mimi who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and perseverance. She sets out on a daring adventure to prove herself, but along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles that make her doubt her abilities. With the help of her new friends and her determination, Mimi learns to believe in herself and her capabilities. In the second story, readers will join Lily, a young girl with a passion for astronomy, on her quest to become an astronaut. Along the way, Lily learns the importance of hard work, dedication, and teamwork, as she works with her fellow astronauts to explore the wonders of space and push the limits of human exploration. These uplifting stories teach children and adults alike the importance of self-confidence, resilience, and the value of true friendship. They encourage children to believe in themselves, follow their passions, and never give up on their dreams, no matter how big or small. With its engaging storytelling and colorful illustrations, this book is sure to inspire young readers to reach for the stars and make their dreams a reality It is a must-read for anyone who needs a reminder that even the smallest among us can achieve greatness if we dare to believe in ourselves.
Download or read book The Magic of a Dream written by Faye Wills and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHERE DO I COME FROM? When your child asks that inevitable question, you now have the answer for the IVF child. This touching bedtime story, written by a mom who s been there, done that, is one you can read over and over again. Come snuggle up with me.
Download or read book The Air You Breathe written by Frances de Pontes Peebles and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[A] glorious, glittery saga of friendship and loss... I read The Air You Breathe in two nights. (One might say I inhaled it.)." --NPR "Echoes of Elena Ferrante resound in this sumptuous saga."--O, The Oprah Magazine "Enveloping...Peebles understands the shifting currents of female friendship, and she writes so vividly about samba that you close the book certain its heroine's voices must exist beyond the page." -People The story of an intense female friendship fueled by affection, envy and pride--and each woman's fear that she would be nothing without the other. Some friendships, like romance, have the feeling of fate. Skinny, nine-year-old orphaned Dores is working in the kitchen of a sugar plantation in 1930s Brazil when in walks a girl who changes everything. Graça, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy sugar baron, is clever, well fed, pretty, and thrillingly ill behaved. Born to wildly different worlds, Dores and Graça quickly bond over shared mischief, and then, on a deeper level, over music. One has a voice like a songbird; the other feels melodies in her soul and composes lyrics to match. Music will become their shared passion, the source of their partnership and their rivalry, and for each, the only way out of the life to which each was born. But only one of the two is destined to be a star. Their intimate, volatile bond will determine each of their fortunes--and haunt their memories. Traveling from Brazil's inland sugar plantations to the rowdy streets of Rio de Janeiro's famous Lapa neighborhood, from Los Angeles during the Golden Age of Hollywood back to the irresistible drumbeat of home, The Air You Breathe unfurls a moving portrait of a lifelong friendship--its unparalleled rewards and lasting losses--and considers what we owe to the relationships that shape our lives.
Download or read book The Last Shaman written by William Whitecloud and published by Animal Dreaming Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Last Shaman is a captivating ride through the jungles of war-torn Africa. Mark Vale, who represents any of us struggling to take consistent ownership of our personal power, takes an unwanted journey to find the last shaman who is responsible for ending the war and saving thousands of lives. All throughout, Mark learns from a colourful array of characters – including a Doctor of Philosophy exiled in the swamps, a shape-shifting sorceress, and the widow of a tribal scout – who teach him to commit completely to the desires of his soul. We see how that commitment enables him to create in a way that uplifts not only himself, but also the whole world that he is a part of. ‘Like The Alchemist and The Celestine Prophecy, The Last Shaman is poised to take its rightful place among the spiritual classics of our time’. – Doreen Banaszak, author of ‘Excuse Me, Your Life is Now’. Click the play button below the book image, and watch William Whitecloud talk about this book, “The Last Shaman”.
Download or read book A Spiral of a Dream The Medium written by Válter Filipe Nogueira and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-09-13 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simão, the protagonist of The Spiral Of A Dream, is a young university student who enrolls at the University of Évora with aspirations of becoming a writer, only to find himself plunging into an existential spiral as he transitions into adulthood. In the first part of this trilogy, The Medium, we encounter a myriad of characters who reflect and embody a generation on the brink. Their personalities are so relatable that we will find echoes from our own lives. The story immerses the reader as a crew member on a ship of self-discovery, navigating a constantly evolving literary landscape. It’s a magical journey, an odyssey that invites us to revisit multiple times. The narrative will resonate deeply, as we all navigate the same turbulent waters of the human soul, revealed in the ever-changing bridge across the sea of time.
Download or read book S is for Samora written by Sarah LeFanu and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1974, Samora Machel led FRELIMO, the Mozambican Liberation Front, to victory over the Portuguese colonial government. The following year, he became the first president of an independent Mozambique. Eleven years later, he was killed in a mysterious plane crash, and many have blamed his death on machinations by the South African government. Drawing on stories, speeches, documents, and the memories of those who knew Machel well, this biography captures the many facets of a man Nelson Mandela has called "a true African revolutionary." Machel was trained as a nurse, yet later became a consummate military strategist. He was a farmer's son, yet possessed the diplomatic skills necessary to negotiate a relationship with China and the Soviet Union while winning over Western leaders like Margaret Thatcher. Machel was a man of the people who at the same time found himself utterly alone. A dedicated seeker of peace, he nevertheless never saw anything but war. This volume takes stock of the discourse of equality, liberty, and comradeship that motivated the liberation struggles of Machel's people and other southern African communities in the 1960s and 1970s, all in the face of a dominant Cold War rhetoric. It meditates on the different languages through which the Mozambican dream was articulated, including the linguistic currencies of anti-colonialism, anti-racism, and Marxism-Leninism, while exploring the gaps between then and now, between Mozambicans and Western idealists who wanted to be part of Machel's new society, and between Mozambicans themselves.
Download or read book Touching the Rainbow written by Reginald Kasaval and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-11-14 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book by Reggie Kasaval is racy, witty, and exciting. It is a tale of triumph for it conveys values, builds morale, shows the development of a role model, and reveals the inner mechanisms of community and that of a champion comrade viz. Nelson Mandela. Dr. Brian Naidoo
Download or read book The Dream Coach Illustrated written by Dillwyn Parrish and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-13 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dream Coach is a popular classic children's book. It contains four fairytale-like stories linked by the theme of a Dream Coach which travels around the world bringing dreams to children. The stories are: "The Seven White Dreams of the King's Daughter", "Goran's Dream", "A Bird Cage With Tassels of Purple and Pearls (Three Dreams of a Little Chinese Emperor)", and ""King" Philippe's Dream". The book, illustrated by Dillwyn Parrish, the author's brother, was first published in 1924
Download or read book No You Can t be an Astronaut written by Patience Fairweather and published by Plausible Press. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow your dreams and you’ll never work a day in your life. Because that field’s not hiring. No, You Can’t be an Astronaut is a realistic and research-based guide to the world of work today. From the rise of remote work and the gig economy, to the devaluing of higher education, this book takes an unflinching look at the new landscape of work in the post-pandemic world. Drawing on peer-reviewed research and real-world examples, No, You Can’t be an Astronaut is a must-read for anyone looking to start a new career or stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving job market. The 4th edition contains updated self-assessments and research, and a new chapter on remote work. Visit Dr. Fairweather at http://www.noyoucantbeanastronaut.com
Download or read book The Hungry Millions written by Naunihal Singh and published by Mittal Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In View Of The Population Explosion That Faces The World, The Author Thinks That We Are At The Edge Of Famine And The Crisis In The Global Context Has Been Laid Have Along With Search Of Appropriate Solutions. This Is Done In 21 Chapters. An Index Is Provided.
Download or read book Dreams Diary written by Antonio Almas and published by Babelcube Inc.. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why For what reason for the tree to grow we need first to plant a seed. For what reason to have the fruit it is necessary to flower. For what reason to bloom we need to water first. For what reason to have leaves it is necessary to be covered with light, it only makes sense, that to dream, and believing, day after day, year after year, we are now, sitting in to the shade to this tree that we sowed so far behind, that we cared for, we trim and we made grow. Beliving that we could be a tress, flower and bear fruit, give shade and peace it is like dreaming and making sure that one day we will be a forest To Graça with love.
Download or read book The Legend of the Christmas Witch written by Aubrey Plaza and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy comes the long lost tale of the Christmas Witch, Santa Claus's much misunderstood twin sister. The perfect gift for the holiday season and beyond! Gather ‘round the fire to hear a Christmas legend that has never been told before...until now. Each year a mysterious figure sweeps into town, leaving behind strange gifts in the night. No, not Santa Claus, but his sister… The Christmas Witch. Her story begins many, many years ago when her brother was torn away from her as a child. Raised alone by a witch of the woods, Kristtörn's powers of magic grew, as did her temper. Determined to find her long lost twin, she set out on a perilous journey across oceans to find him. But what she found instead was a deep-seated fear of her powers and a confrontation that would leave the fate of Christmas hanging in the balance. From award-winning producer and actress Aubrey Plaza and her creative partner Dan Murphy comes a holiday story unlike any told before. With all the richness of classic folklore, they’ve woven a tale of bravery, love and magic. Whatever you thought you knew about Christmas…think again.
