Download or read book Marjory Saves the Everglades written by Sandra Neil Wallace and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Vibrant…an ideal starting point for further learning.” —School Library Journal “A lively portrayal of Douglas as a remarkable individual and a significant environmental activist.” —Booklist From acclaimed children’s book biographer Sandra Neil Wallace comes the inspiring and little-known story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the remarkable journalist who saved the Florida Everglades from development and ruin. Marjory Stoneman Douglas didn’t intend to write about the Everglades but when she returned to Florida from World War I, she hardly recognized the place that was her home. The Florida that Marjory knew was rapidly disappearing—the rare orchids, magnificent birds, and massive trees disappearing with it. Marjory couldn’t sit back and watch her home be destroyed—she had to do something. Thanks to Marjory, a part of the Everglades became a national park and the first park not created for sightseeing, but for the benefit of animals and plants. Without Marjory, the part of her home that she loved so much would have been destroyed instead of the protected wildlife reserve it has become today.

Download or read book Marjory Stoneman Douglas written by Jennifer Bryant and published by Twenty First Century Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the life of the woman who became known as the "Grandmother of the Glades" for her fight to preserve the Florida Everglades against misuse and development.

Download or read book Songs to Look At written by Daniel Johnston and published by Flye Eye Books. This book was released on 2021-09-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a fascinating artistic journey with artist and songwriter Daniel Johnston and his sister Marjory, as they share this first volume of Songs To Look At, a mixed media project inspired by a thrift store find. The corresponding work features photo snippets that are morphed by Daniel's distinct artistic style, as he incorporates images with his wild characters, bright colors and word balloons. Each piece is then punctuated by lyrics selected from his expansive and brilliant catalog. The result is a stirring combination of Daniel's visual art and lyrical genius. A testimony to the love shared between brother and sister, Songs to Look At provides insight into the thinking and creative process of Daniel Johnston through the final years of his life, while offering a glimpse into the joy he and Marjory experienced creating this insightful and illuminating work. The result provides hours of reflection for both fans, and those not yet familiar.

Download or read book Marjory s Book written by Marjorie Fleming and published by Mercat Press Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about Marjory Fleming, a little girl who lived in the east of Scotland in the early part of the nineteenth century. Between the ages of seven and eight she kept a journal into which she poured her thoughts on every subject that took her fancy.

Download or read book Marjory s Child written by Melissa Newberry and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Asa begins classes at her new school, her life goes from normal to crazy. After learning that her mother hadn't disappeared on a business trip and of her true heritage, Asa is in a race against time with her friends to warn the three sisters of the upcoming war. Standing in Asa and her friends' way are vampires seeking to have the three chosen daughters on their side. Through romance, adventure, and constant surprise, follow Asa and her friends as they learn of their abilities and discover the sisters.

Download or read book Marjory Fleming written by Oriel Malet and published by Persephone Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel based on fact about the child prodigy who lived in Scotland from 1803-11.

Download or read book Things Can Only Get Feta written by Marjory McGinn and published by Bene Factum Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two journalists embarking on a year's adventure in Greece just as the country faces economic collapse seems foolhardy—but it's their decision to bring their crazy Jack Russell to a crisis-weary country with zero dog tolerance that tips the plan into actual madnessAfter an Arctic winter, a recession, and a downturn in the newspaper industry, two journalists and their dog embark on an adventure in the wild and beautiful southern Peloponnese. A perfect plan, except for one thing—Greece is deep in economic crisis. And if fiscal failure can't overturn the couple's escapade in rural Greece, perhaps macabre local customs, a scorpion invasion, zero dog-tolerance, health scares, and touchy expats will. This is a humorous and insightful journey through one of the last unspoiled regions of Greece. It is full of encounters with warm-hearted, often eccentric, Greeks who show that this troubled country still has heroes, if not euros. In a hillside village in the Mani, the locals share their lives, their laughter, and their stories, and help chart the couple's own passage back to happiness. They even find a place in their hearts for their Greek nemesis—the local pungent goat cheese. Things really can only get feta.

Download or read book An Everglades Providence written by Jack E. Davis and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the suffragist, feminist, and environmentalist who fought for the preservation and protection of the Everglades and won the battle that turned it into a national wilderness area.

Download or read book Hunter s Marjory A Story for Girls written by Margaret Bruce Clarke and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margaret Bruce Clarke's 'Hunter's Marjory. A Story for Girls' is a captivating coming-of-age novel that follows the journey of young Marjory as she navigates the complexities of adolescence and family dynamics. Set in the late 19th century, Clarke's vivid descriptions and attention to detail provide readers with a rich literary experience that immerses them in the world of Victorian England. The book's engaging prose and heartfelt narrative make it a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction. Clarke's portrayal of Marjory's growth and self-discovery is both poignant and inspiring, offering readers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of young women during this period. The themes of friendship, perseverance, and identity resonate with readers of all ages, making 'Hunter's Marjory. A Story for Girls' a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences today.

Download or read book Marjory Saves the Everglades written by Sandra Neil Wallace and published by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Vibrant…an ideal starting point for further learning.” —School Library Journal “A lively portrayal of Douglas as a remarkable individual and a significant environmental activist.” —Booklist From acclaimed children’s book biographer Sandra Neil Wallace comes the inspiring and little-known story of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the remarkable journalist who saved the Florida Everglades from development and ruin. Marjory Stoneman Douglas didn’t intend to write about the Everglades but when she returned to Florida from World War I, she hardly recognized the place that was her home. The Florida that Marjory knew was rapidly disappearing—the rare orchids, magnificent birds, and massive trees disappearing with it. Marjory couldn’t sit back and watch her home be destroyed—she had to do something. Thanks to Marjory, a part of the Everglades became a national park and the first park not created for sightseeing, but for the benefit of animals and plants. Without Marjory, the part of her home that she loved so much would have been destroyed instead of the protected wildlife reserve it has become today.

Download or read book Honourably Wounded written by Marjory F Foyle and published by Monarch Books. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's always been tough. Whether you are serving the Lord as an office worker, a doctor, a missionary, or a teacher - if you put your head above the parapet you will get shot at. Sometimes you will get hit. This book is for all who have found themselves in the line of fire. Dr Marjory Foyle draws upon her extensive clinical experience and her work as a missionary to address a range of important topics: Depression; Occupational stress; Interpersonal relationships; Parental and home-country stress; Singleness and marriage; Children; Burnout; Caring for Christian workers.

Download or read book The Complete Marjory Fleming written by Marjorie Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collected writings of an early19th-century Scottish child, Marjory Fleming, b.1803, d.1811.

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Download or read book Marjory Stoneman Douglas written by Joanne Mattern and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extraordinary environments endure through the efforts of conservationists such as Marjory Stoneman Douglas. In this engaging biography, readers will learn about Douglas's childhood in Massachusetts, her family life and college days at Wellesley College, and her marriage to newspaper editor Kenneth Douglas. Douglas's move to Florida began her writing career as a journalist at the Miami Herald and later as a freelance writer. It also introduced her to the Everglades, which would become her favorite place and the subject of her first book, The Everglades: River of Grass. Readers will learn about Douglas's efforts to save the Everglades from pollution, degradation, and development, including establishing the Friends of the Everglades. Douglas was named Conservationist of the Year two times on her way to earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom and being enshrined in the National Women's Hall of Fame. Today, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award is awarded to people who fight to protect America's National Parks. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book A Christmas Miracle for Marjory written by Regina Walker and published by Regina Walker. This book was released on with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marjory Finkle didn’t expect to marry a stranger the day she arrived in Colorado. Sebastian Clark expects his wife to keep a clean home and to be grateful for what he provides—no matter how little that is. Raised in an orphanage, Marjory is a sweet young woman with visions of love in her mind and hope in her heart. She’s accustomed to putting her head down and working hard to avoid the wrath of the headmistress, but she doesn’t know how she’ll survive doing that for her entire married life. She never thought her new husband would be standing between her and the happily-ever-after she longs for. Sebastian Clark was raised with everything but doesn’t want any of it. Watching his uncles build lives they are proud of has inspired Sebastian to work hard, yet he has no idea how to treat a woman. With high demands and unreasonable expectations, Sebastian rules over his new bride with an iron fist. He wants a peaceful, happy life and he uses demands to pave that desired path. The biggest hurdle to love and happiness is a man who will have to make a choice—continue with his list of demands or learn to serve his wife.

Download or read book A River in Flood and Other Florida Stories written by Marjory Stoneman Douglas and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About Nine Florida Stories by Marjory Stoneman Douglas: "Written as entertainment for a mass market . . . crammed with colorful characters, vivid incidents and palpable atmosphere. . . . A reminder of a Florida gone by or fast disappearing."--Orlando Sentinel "Reflects the same concerns found in her better-known non-fiction work--a fascination with the beauty of Florida and a warning against its imminent destruction."--Tallahassee Democrat In the pantheon of Florida writers, Marjory Stoneman Douglas (1890-1998) is cherished as the grande dame. Famous as the author of The Everglades: River of Grass, prolific as a writer, and passionate as an environmental crusader for almost a century, she became the nation's best link to a remarkable era in Florida history. The timeless themes of her stories in this new collection resonate with interest for readers today. Whether the subject is hurricanes, cockfighting, real estate deals, struggling immigrants, or corruption in the Everglades, Douglas wrote about it with distinction--and usually first. Originally published in the Saturday Evening Post during the 1920s and 1930s, the golden age of the short story, these nine works have never before been collected or available in one place. Kevin M. McCarthy, who edited the companion volume, Nine Florida Stories by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, offers an introduction to each story, explaining its significance, setting, unusual references, place in Douglas's works, and significance to the history of South Florida. Kevin M. McCarthy, professor of English and Florida studies at the University of Florida, is the author or editor of nineteen other books, including Florida Lighthouses, Florida Stories, and More Florida Stories (published by the University Press of Florida). The stories: "At Home on the Marcel Waves" "Solid Mahogany" "Goodness Gracious, Agnes" "A River in Flood" "The Mayor of Flamingo" "Stepmother" "You Got to Go, But You Don't Have to Come Back" "High-Goal Man" "Wind Before Morning"

Download or read book Maid Marjory by the author of Little hinges written by Madeline Bonavia Hunt and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: