Download or read book Your Sun Manny written by Marie Harris and published by White Pine Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovative poetry that combines lyricism, narrative, and biography

Download or read book The Girl Who Heard Colors written by Marie Harris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eye-opening picture book introduces readers to their five senses and to synesthesia—a condition in which one sense triggers another. For some people, sounds or tastes have colors. And for others, numbers and letters do. Many famous artists have been synesthetes, including Tori Amos, Duke Ellington, Jimi Hendrix, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, John Mayer, Mozart, and Degas. Imagine that when you hear a bell you see silver or when a dog barks you see red. That’s what it’s like for Jillian—when she hears sounds she sees colors. At first the kids at school make fun of Jillian. Jillian worries about being different until her music teacher shows her that having synesthesia is an amazing thing. This lively, informative picture book makes synesthesia easy to understand and celebrates each person’s unique way of experiencing the world.

Download or read book My Empire of Dirt written by Manny Howard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-04-27 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For seven months, Manny Howard—a lifelong urbanite—woke up every morning and ventured into his eight-hundred-square-foot backyard to maintain the first farm in Flatbush, Brooklyn, in generations. His goal was simple: to subsist on what he could produce on this farm, and only this farm, for at least a month. The project came at a time in Manny’s life when he most needed it—even if his family, and especially his wife, seemingly did not. But a farmer’s life, he discovered—after a string of catastrophes, including a tornado, countless animal deaths (natural, accidental, and inflicted), and even a severed finger—is not an easy one. And it can be just as hard on those he shares it with. Manny’s James Beard Foundation Award–winning New York magazine cover story—the impetus for this project—began as an assessment of the locavore movement. We now think more about what we eat than ever before, buying organic for our health and local for the environment, often making those decisions into political statements in the process. My Empire of Dirt is a ground-level examination—trenchant, touching, and outrageous—of the cultural reflex to control one of the most elemental aspects of our lives: feeding ourselves. Unlike most foodies with a farm fetish, Manny didn’t put on overalls with much of a philosophy in mind, save a healthy dose of skepticism about some of the more doctrinaire tendencies of locavores. He did not set out to grow all of his own food because he thought it was the right thing to do or because he thought the rest of us should do the same. Rather, he did it because he was just crazy enough to want to find out how hard it would actually be to take on a challenge based on a radical interpretation of a trendy (if well-meaning) idea and see if he could rise to the occasion. A chronicle of the experiment that took slow-food to the extreme, My Empire of Dirt tells the story of one man’s struggle against environmental, familial, and agricultural chaos, and in the process asks us to consider what it really takes (and what it really means) to produce our own food. It’s one thing to know the farmer, it turns out—it’s another thing entirely to be the farmer. For most of us, farming is about food. For the farmer, and his family, it’s about work.

Download or read book Pet Paradise written by Dandy Ahaoma Ahuruonye and published by Dandy Ahuruonye. This book was released on 2024-09-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the enchanting world of Pet Paradise, a delightful children’s book by the ever-imaginative Dandy Ahuruonye. This charming tale promises to whisk young readers away to a fantasy realm where pets live happily ever after, and adventures abound. But how? Imagine a place where your beloved pets, even those who have crossed the rainbow bridge, can frolic and play once more. That’s exactly what Didi, a clever engineer, envisioned when she created Pet Paradise. Using a powerful computer program, Didi brings pets back to life, giving them a second chance at happiness. “What if you could see your pets again, even after they die?” she muses. "If you could hug them, play with them, and love them forever, what would you be willing to give to make that happen?" Didi’s creation, an AI supercomputer named Groccolli, is tasked with maintaining this paradise. Groccolli’s mission is simple yet profound: to bring back as many pets as possible and ensure they live happily and healthily. From monarch butterflies to praying mantises, Groccolli’s efforts are nothing short of miraculous. “Every pet deserves a second chance at happiness,” he declares. “And I’m here to make that happen.” But Pet Paradise isn’t without its challenges. The pets must navigate pesky mosquitoes, pollution, and even the fear of death. Didi and Groccolli are determined to create a true paradise, where no pet ever gets sick, grows old, or dies. “We want a place of happiness, peace, and love for everyone, forever,” Didi explains. Their ultimate goal is The Real Pet Paradise, a utopia where every pet and animal can live in perfect harmony. Pet Paradise is more than just a story; it’s a celebration of love, friendship, and the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets. Ahuruonye’s witty and poetic prose brings this surreal world to life, making it a joy for young readers. The book is filled with memorable quotes and highlights, such as: “In Pet Paradise, every wag of a tail and every purr is a symphony of joy.” “Happiness is a warm, furry friend by your side.” “Love knows no bounds, not even the boundaries of life and death.” Parents, this book is a must-have for your child’s bookshelf. It’s educational, entertaining, and beautifully written. It encourages children to cherish their pets, to dream big, and to believe in the power of love and imagination. Plus, it’s packed with humour and wit, making it a delightful read for both kids and adults. So why wait? Dive into the pages of Pet Paradise and unleash your child’s imagination. This is a book that promises to leave them smiling, laughing, and longing for more; especially if they had or have pets. Get your copy today and embark on an unforgettable journey to a place where every pet’s dream comes true!

Download or read book Manny s Surprise Baby written by S.C. Wynne and published by S.C. Wynne. This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Non-Shifter Mpreg Romance. Enemies to lovers. Pierce MacPherson is a solar eclipse omega with a chip on his shoulder. He was in a horrible relationship where his alpha sold him to other alphas for their pleasure, and now that he's free, he definitely has a thing against alphas. Seth Rider works for Shield and he's an alpha with no desire to settle down with one woman. But when he discovers that a one night stand eight years ago produced a daughter he'd never heard of, he steps up to the challenge. The problem is, Seth doesn't know the first thing about raising a kid. Pierce has some experience working with kids and when they meet, Pierce is guilted in to helping out for a week. It's only supposed to be one week. But when Seth starts having unusual sexual feelings toward Pierce, things get a little complicated. And when the two men give into their urges, and Pierce gets pregnant, things get even more muddled.

Download or read book Race to the Sun written by Rebecca Roanhorse and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lately, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been able to detect monsters, like that man in the fancy suit who was in the bleachers at her basketball game. Turns out he's Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company, and he's alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac, their Navajo heritage, and the legend of the Hero Twins. Nizhoni knows he's a threat, but her father won't believe her. When Dad disappears the next day, leaving behind a message that says "Run!", the siblings and Nizhoni's best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission that can only be accomplished with the help of Diné Holy People, all disguised as quirky characters. Their aid will come at a price: the kids must pass a series of trials in which it seems like nature itself is out to kill them. If Nizhoni, Mac, and Davery can reach the House of the Sun, they will be outfitted with what they need to defeat the ancient monsters Mr. Charles has unleashed. But it will take more than weapons for Nizhoni to become the hero she was destined to be . . . Timeless themes such as the importance of family and respect for the land resonate in this funny, fast-paced, and exciting quest adventure set in the American Southwest.

Download or read book Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote written by Duncan Tonatiuh and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote is an allegorical picture book about the hardships and struggles of immigration from award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh. A Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Honor Book! An ALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book! Papa Rabbit left two years ago to travel far away north to find work in the great carrot and lettuce fields to earn money for his family. When Papa does not return home on the designated day, Pancho sets out to find him. He packs Papa’s favorite meal—mole, rice and beans, a heap of still-warm tortillas, and a jug full of fresh aguamiel—and heads north. Along the way, Pancho crosses a river, climbs a fence, and passes through a tunnel guarded by uniformed, bribe-taking snakes. He soon meets a coyote, who offers to help Pancho in exchange for some of Papa’s favorite foods. They travel together until the food is gone and the coyote decides he is still hungry . . . for Pancho! Tonatiuh enlivens Pancho’s story with the spirit of regional folklore, and he adds cultural atmosphere in arresting, flat folk art filled with cultural references. Of course, “coyote” has two meanings here. With tenderness and honesty, he brings to light the trials and tribulations facing families who seek to make better lives for themselves and their children by illegally crossing borders. “Incandescent, humane and terribly necessary.” ―Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) “Pancho Rabbit’s trip has the feel of a classic fable or fairy tale.” ―Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

Download or read book African American Scenebook written by Kathryn Ervin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathryn Ervin and Ethel Pitts Walker have compiled a delicately balanced and impeccably coherent anthology of some of the best scenes from the past sixty years of African American theatre. Each scene subtly articulates African American culture in a Western frame and explores universal themes embedded in unique characters, stories, languages, and time periods. Theatrically appropriate for secondary students, African American Scenebook also provides unique opportunities for classroom discussion about the difficult issues relating to race in America.

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Download or read book Pet Paradise written by Dandy Ahuruonye and published by Dandy Ahuruonye. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What if you could see your pets again, even after they die? If you could hug them, play with them, and love them forever, what would you be willing to give to make that happen? If there was a place where your pets could live happily, healthily, and peacefully with you and other animals, would you agree to go there? Well, that's what Didi, a clever engineer, dreamed of when she lost her beloved dog. She had a brilliant idea: to use a powerful computer program to resurrect dead pets and return them to life. She called her pet return to life program Pet Paradise. Didi created an AI supercomputer called Groccolli, a smart robot that could run and maintain the pet paradise. She gave him a mission: to bring back to life as many pets and animals as possible and to make them happy and healthy. Groccolli did his best, and he brought back to life many creatures, including monarch butterflies and praying mantises. The intelligent robot taught them how to talk, and he made them friends and families, as well as a home and a garden. However, Pet Paradise was not perfect. There were still problems that the pets and animals had to face, like blood-sucking mosquitoes, pollution, fear, and even death. Didi and Groccolli wanted to make Pet Paradise a proper paradise, where no pet or animal would ever get sick, grow old, or die. They wanted it to be a place of happiness, peace, and love for everyone, forever. Consequently, they worked on a new and improved program, a program that would make the place a real paradise, a program that would solve all the problems and a program that would make everyone happy, healthy, and immortal. They called it The Real Pet Paradise. The engineer and Groccolli hoped to someday take the pets and animals to this better environment; where no one would ever have to worry about anything again, never again had to say goodbye. They had everything they ever wanted, and more. They had a true paradise, and they had Didi and Groccolli. But there was one more thing they needed, one more thing that would make their paradise complete. Yes, they needed humans, humans who would adopt them, love them, and care for them; humans who would be their friends, their families, their companions. That's where you come in. Could you be one of those humans? Could you adopt one of those pets or animals? You can be their friend, their family, and their companion. All you have to do is read this book and find out how. This book will tell you the amazing story of Didi, Groccolli, and the pets and animals of Pet Paradise. It will show you the wonders of both Pet Paradise and The Real Pet Paradise. This book will inspire you to use your imagination and your dreams and to create your own happiness and love. It will make you think, and it will make you better. Pet Paradise is waiting for you; don't miss this chance to discover the mystery, the adventure and the fun, the beauty and the joy of Pet Paradise. Seize this chance to meet the amazing characters, the clever engineer, the smart robot, the monarch butterflies, the mantises, and many more; those who made Pet Paradise a dream come true. Don't miss this chance to be part of the story. By reading on, you too could enter Pet Paradise with these adorable little friends!"

Download or read book The SKID Series Four Novels written by Doug Solter and published by Brain Matter Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 1383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is she brave enough to win it all? Samantha Sutton isn't a cheerleader. She races cars. And she's good. Real good. So good a desperate Formula One racing team takes a huge chance on the teenage girl. Samantha must battle the men who race against her. Battle to gain respect from her team. And worst of all, she must battle against the one thing that terrifies her the most. Manny Wolert is a young automotive genus. Raised by a rich German family, he'd rather design transmissions than play polo. Next in line to take over his uncle's racing team, the teen boy struggles with the confidence he needs to become a leader. The team won't take him seriously. His father won't take him seriously. Sometimes even Manny won't take himself seriously. When these two meet, their close friendship grows into an honest love. But in Samantha's quest to win the world championship, their love is choked by jealousy, ambition, fame, and an accident that will change them both forever. Is becoming a legend worth sacrificing everything? Samantha will find out for herself. This digital box set contains all four action-packed racing novels in this thrilling young adult series. Skid (Book #1) Samantha bluffs her way into a car testing session and convinces the owner of a Formula One team to take a huge chance on her. Can Samantha battle her inner demons and become the first female world champion? Not without Manny's help. Rivals (Book #2) Racing in her second season, Samantha's greatest rival on the track becomes her new teammate. The internal rivalry brings out the worst in Samantha and Manny doesn't know what to do. Can he stop Samantha from destroying herself? Legends (Book #3) Samantha hits rock-bottom. She's pushed everyone away. A comeback is impossible. How can she convince the team to believe in her again? How can she convince Manny to help her again after the way she treated him? Champions (Book #4) Starting her third season, Samantha is injured in a horrible accident that breaks her spirit. She wonders if what she did in the past has cursed her for life. Meanwhile, Manny fights to save the racing team from being sold off by his family. Can Manny save Samantha and the team? Buy the box set and start a series you won't want to put down!​ For ages 13 through Adult.

Download or read book Out at Second written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Should Manny keep his promise-even if it puts his friend in danger? When the Grizzlies' first basemen is sidelined two days before the playoffs, catcher Manny Griffin and second baseman Stu Fletcher take it upon themselves to help his replacement become a better player. The three practice together and all is going well-until a wild throw hits Stu right in the head! Manny gives his word to keep quiet, but a few days later, Stu starts acting funny. Now Manny faces a difficult decision: should he break his promise and let Stu and the team down... or keep silent and hope that he's not putting Stu in danger? Matt Christopher is the name young readers turn to when they're looking for fast-paced, action packed sports novels.

Download or read book The Forever Friends written by Gina Lynne and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manny, the little brown bear longs for a friend. But not just any friend. He longs for a Forever Friend. He wishes for a friend he can play with and laugh with, and dance and sing with. He wishes for a friend he can share all his happy thoughts and all his sad thoughts with. Find out what happens when Manny rescues a little white rabbit from a hunter's trap. Then follow them on their adventures as they happily explore their forest neighborhood. "He looked at his new friend with wonder and said, And I dont even know exactly WHY I was laughing! Oh, she said, I was just so happy to be free and so relieved you didnt want to eat me that I just started laughing. Eat you?! Oh, no! Oh, yuck! Oh, gross! No way! said Manny Bear, in a very shocked voice. Yuck? What do you mean.YUCK! the little white rabbit asked in a huffy tone. Dont you think I would taste good? Whats wrong with me? I am not gross or yuck! Then realizing it might sound as if she were inviting him to have a taste she changed her mind. In a tiny voice, she said, Never mind. Im sure I must taste just awful anyway. The little white rabbit sat up and offered her tiny paw to Manny Bear. He took it very gently in his much bigger paw. She said, My name is Missy Rabbit and I am very pleased to meet you. Thank you for saving me. Then they looked at each other and began to laugh all over again. By the time they finished laughing they were the best of friends. They were Forever Friends."

Download or read book In the Sun s House written by Kurt Caswell and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-14 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the year he spent teaching at Borrego Pass, a remote Navajo community in northwest New Mexico, Kurt Caswell found himself shunned as persona non grata. His cultural missteps, status as an interloper, and white skin earned him no respect in the classroom or the community—those on the reservation assumed he would come and go like so many teachers had before. But as Caswell attempts to bridge the gap between himself and those who surround him, he finds his calling as a teacher and develops a love for the rich landscape of New Mexico, and manages a hard-won truce between his failings and successes.

Download or read book Islandborn written by Junot Díaz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz comes a debut picture book about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination. A 2019 Pura Belpré Honor Book for Illustration Every kid in Lola's school was from somewhere else. Hers was a school of faraway places. So when Lola's teacher asks the students to draw a picture of where their families immigrated from, all the kids are excited. Except Lola. She can't remember The Island—she left when she was just a baby. But with the help of her family and friends, and their memories—joyous, fantastical, heartbreaking, and frightening—Lola's imagination takes her on an extraordinary journey back to The Island. As she draws closer to the heart of her family's story, Lola comes to understand the truth of her abuela's words: “Just because you don't remember a place doesn't mean it's not in you.” Gloriously illustrated and lyrically written, Islandborn is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and our imagination's boundless ability to connect us—to our families, to our past and to ourselves.

Download or read book Strawberry Sundae Afternoon written by L. M. Gonzalez and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2022-08-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ally Garza and her son return to San Antonio to care for her sick mother. She needs a part-time job but can’t find anything. When Henry offers to hire her at the store, she’s reluctant—she’s hurt because her past attempts to contact him brought no reply. What happened to the love they had shared? Henry Ortiz happily operates his family’s ice cream store and serves customers from a truck at the lake where he met the girl he fell in love with years ago. They spent many summer afternoons enjoying strawberry sundaes together, until she moved away…and never even sent him a postcard. Independence Day fireworks, strawberry sundaes, and a child’s innocence might rekindle the romance.

Download or read book Azaleas Blooming written by Kathryn Gilligan and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-18 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ariana Matthews, an aspiring young artist in Wilmington, North Carolina, is happy spending her time at the beach with her friends. When Captain Scott Williamson, USMC, unexpectedly joins their group, his presence triggers childhood memories Ariana kept locked away for nearly a decade. As Ariana's world starts to unravel, she relies on her faith to help her as she struggles with her ability to forgive and her desire to love. Meanwhile, Scott does what he can to prove his friendship and loyalty despite opposition from Ariana. When the past catches up with them, Ariana's life hangs in the balance.