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Book My Grandma Has Black Hair

Download or read book My Grandma Has Black Hair written by Mary Hoffman and published by Dial Books. This book was released on 1988 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A child talks about her grandmother, who is definitely not like the grannies in storybooks.

Book My Grandma Has Black Hair

Download or read book My Grandma Has Black Hair written by Mary Hoffman and published by Methuen Childrens Books. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Psychology of Grandparenthood

Download or read book The Psychology of Grandparenthood written by Peter K. Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of people will now spend about one-third of their lives as grandparents, yet developmental psychologists have largely ignored the nature of the grandparental role, and the influence which grandparents can have on grandchildren. Originally published in 1991, this book redresses the balance and uses life-span evolutionary and psychodynamic theoretical frameworks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of grandparenthood from cross-cultural perspectives. Much recent work in developmental psychology has disregarded the extended family in favour of the two-generational nuclear family of parents and children. But grandparents do have a significant role in family relationships and children’s development. This volume contains detailed discussion of intergenerational transmission of parenting skills, cooperation and conflict in three-generational families and the ways in which grandparents and grandchildren perceive one another. The importance of considering social and cultural contexts of development applies to grandparents just as much as to other areas of human development. Kinds of family structure, social policies regarding employment, health and housing, attitudes to marriage and even particular historical events all have an impact on the position and role of grandparents and on stereotypes of old age. These factors vary considerably from country to country. Our understanding of grandparenthood can only be enriched by learning about the variety of ways in which it is expressed in different cultural settings. Most previous research has been confined to the USA. This book is truly international containing contributions from Britain, Canada, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, West Germany and the USA. International comparisons enable us to see which elements are essential to grandparenthood and which are culture dependant. In most Western countries the population is ageing and this sort of study is becoming vitally important. The Psychology of Grandparenthood is required reading for anybody who is professionally involved with the elderly and for psychologists interested in development, the life-span and family systems.

Book Eclectic Hair with Granny and Me

Download or read book Eclectic Hair with Granny and Me written by Dr. Gillian Richards-Greaves and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eclectic Hair with Granny and Me highlights the beauty and diversity of Black hair. It encourages the reader to explore the history, culture, and function of Black hair in society. For each hairstyle, there is a discussion of how it is made, its function, its possible African origin, Granny Mary’s and Penny’s experiences with it, and famous people who wore it. Ultimately, this book encourages the Black child to feel pride in having eclectic hair. After completing this book, the reader will accomplish three main goals: 1. Learn about the history, diversity, and functions of Black hair and hairstyles. 2. Understand how Black culture is inscribed in, on, and through Black hair and hairstyles. 3. Show respect for the diversity and uniqueness of Black hair.

Book Twisted

    Book Details:
  • Author : Emma Dabiri
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Release : 2020-06-23
  • ISBN : 0062966731
  • Pages : 272 pages

Download or read book Twisted written by Emma Dabiri and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kirkus Best Book of the Year Stamped from the Beginning meets You Can't Touch My Hair in this timely and resonant essay collection from Guardian contributor and prominent BBC race correspondent Emma Dabiri, exploring the ways in which black hair has been appropriated and stigmatized throughout history, with ruminations on body politics, race, pop culture, and Dabiri’s own journey to loving her hair. Emma Dabiri can tell you the first time she chemically straightened her hair. She can describe the smell, the atmosphere of the salon, and her mix of emotions when she saw her normally kinky tresses fall down her shoulders. For as long as Emma can remember, her hair has been a source of insecurity, shame, and—from strangers and family alike—discrimination. And she is not alone. Despite increasingly liberal world views, black hair continues to be erased, appropriated, and stigmatized to the point of taboo. Through her personal and historical journey, Dabiri gleans insights into the way racism is coded in society’s perception of black hair—and how it is often used as an avenue for discrimination. Dabiri takes us from pre-colonial Africa, through the Harlem Renaissance, and into today's Natural Hair Movement, exploring everything from women's solidarity and friendship, to the criminalization of dreadlocks, to the dubious provenance of Kim Kardashian's braids. Through the lens of hair texture, Dabiri leads us on a historical and cultural investigation of the global history of racism—and her own personal journey of self-love and finally, acceptance. Deeply researched and powerfully resonant, Twisted proves that far from being only hair, black hairstyling culture can be understood as an allegory for black oppression and, ultimately, liberation.

Book Grandma Says Our Hair Has Flair

Download or read book Grandma Says Our Hair Has Flair written by Sandy Lynne Holman and published by Culture Co-Op. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A child learns appreciation for her heritage in African American hairstyles.

Book My Grandmother Has Black Hair

Download or read book My Grandmother Has Black Hair written by Mary Hoffman and published by . This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Slave Narratives  A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives  Complete

Download or read book Slave Narratives A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives Complete written by United States Work Projects Administration and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 2646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I was born in Chickashaw County, Mississippi. Ely Abbott and Maggie Abbott was our owners. They had three girls and two boys—Eddie and Johnny. We played together till I was grown. I loved em like if they was brothers. Papa and Mos Ely went to war together in a two-horse top buggy. They both come back when they got through. "There was eight of us children and none was sold, none give way. My parents name Peter and Mahaley Abbott. My father never was sold but my mother was sold into this Abbott family for a house girl. She cooked and washed and ironed. No'm, she wasn't a wet nurse, but she tended to Eddie and Johnny and me all alike. She whoop them when they needed, and Miss Maggie whoop me. That the way we grow'd up. Mos Ely was 'ceptionly good I recken. No'm, I never heard of him drinkin' whiskey. They made cider and 'simmon beer every year. "Grandpa was a soldier in the war. He fought in a battle. I don't know the battle. He wasn't hurt. He come home and told us how awful it was. "My parents stayed on at Mos Ely's and my uncle's family stayed on. He give my uncle a home and twenty acres of ground and my parents same mount to run a gin. I drove two mules, my brother drove two and we drove two more between us and run the gin. My auntie seen somebody go in the gin one night but didn't think bout them settin' it on fire. They had a torch, I recken, in there. All I knowed, it burned up and Mos Ely had to take our land back and sell it to pay for four or five hundred bales of cotton got burned up that time. We stayed on and sharecropped with him. We lived between Egypt and Okolona, Mississippi. Aberdeen was our tradin' point.

Book Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories  1909 to 1922

Download or read book Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories 1909 to 1922 written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-05 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1909 to 1922 by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Book Short Stories Collection

Download or read book Short Stories Collection written by Ashley Kushner and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Dakota ever stop acting like someone else? Who will become a Christian while they are at the boarding home? Will Talisa have a good experience during her missions trip at Haiti? How can VBS be a positive impact on someone's life? Will Tori ever stop being a rebellious person? What will Maeve's life be like after she becomes a Christian? Find out the answer to all of these questions in this collection of short stories.

Book Roux Memories

    Book Details:
  • Author : Belinda Hulin
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2010-09-14
  • ISBN : 0762766662
  • Pages : 321 pages

Download or read book Roux Memories written by Belinda Hulin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "More than 250 authentic Cajun and Creole recipes and memories from a Louisiana native"--Page 4 of cover

Book The Short Stories 1907   1922

Download or read book The Short Stories 1907 1922 written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Jazzybee Verlag. This book was released on with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, well known and famous for her Green Gables stories, has written a wealth of beautiful short stories, all set in the Canadian landscape of Ontario or Prince Edward Island. This edition contains the best of them and offers all stories from 1907 through 1922, including: A Millionaire's Proposal A Substitute Journalist Anna's Love Letters Aunt Caroline's Silk Dress Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner By Grace of Julius Caesar By the Rule of Contrary Fair Exchange and No Robbery Four Winds Marcella's Reward ... and many more ...

Book L  M  Montgomery     Premium Collection  Novels  Short Stories  Poetry   Memoirs

Download or read book L M Montgomery Premium Collection Novels Short Stories Poetry Memoirs written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 3542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: L. M. Montgomery's 'Premium Collection' is a comprehensive anthology spanning across novels, short stories, poetry, and memoirs. Montgomery, renowned for her masterpiece 'Anne of Green Gables,' showcases her versatility and talent in this compilation. Her writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, heartfelt emotions, and a deep connection to nature, which captivates readers of all ages. The collection offers a glimpse into the literary world of a prolific author whose works have stood the test of time. From the enchanting adventures of Anne Shirley to the poignant reflections in her memoirs, Montgomery's storytelling prowess is unparalleled. Lucy Maud Montgomery's life experiences, including her upbringing on Prince Edward Island and her struggles with mental health, greatly influenced the themes and characters in her works. The 'Premium Collection' serves as a testament to Montgomery's enduring legacy and her ability to resonate with audiences worldwide. Her keen observation of human nature and her optimistic outlook shine through in every piece, making her a beloved figure in Canadian literature. I highly recommend L. M. Montgomery's 'Premium Collection' to anyone seeking a literary journey filled with charm, nostalgia, and timeless wisdom. Whether you are a dedicated fan or a newcomer to Montgomery's writing, this anthology promises a delightful and fulfilling reading experience that will leave a lasting impression.

Book Dark Parties

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sara Grant
  • Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Release : 2011-08-03
  • ISBN : 031613421X
  • Pages : 207 pages

Download or read book Dark Parties written by Sara Grant and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2011-08-03 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I've lit a fuse and I'm waiting for the explosion. All her life, sixteen-year-old Neva has lived in Homeland, completely cut off from the rest of the world. All her life, she has been told everything beyond is an unlivable wasteland. All this time, the government has fed her nothing but lies. Now, Neva keeps a tattered notebook under her mattress and fills it with the names of The Missing, those who have vanished with no explanation. Now, she and her best friend, Sanna, plan a secret Dark Party to recruit members for their underground rebellion. The group begins to uncover horrifying truths. But can Neva break through the secrecy that has shrouded her whole life? Or will she and her friends become part of The Missing?

Book The Algonquin Reader  Spring 2020

Download or read book The Algonquin Reader Spring 2020 written by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get an inside look at Algonquin’s outstanding forthcoming fiction with the Spring/Summer 2020 Algonquin Reader. Discover the inspiration behind each book through an original essay by the author. Then enjoy an excerpt from each novel or short story collection. The books featured in this issue are: Afterlife by Julia Alvarez On Sale April 2020 The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai On Sale March 2020 Hieroglyphics by Jill McCorkle On Sale June 2020 The Falling Woman by Richard Farrell On Sale June 2020 The Lives of Edie Pritchard by Larry Watson On Sale July 2020 A House Is a Body by Shruti Swamy On Sale August 2020 With or Without You by Caroline Leavitt On Sale August 2020 Cover illustration by Curtis Parker.

Book Meridia s Garden  Book One

    Book Details:
  • Author : Melanie Wadsworth
  • Publisher : Lulu.com
  • Release :
  • ISBN : 1365462188
  • Pages : 682 pages

Download or read book Meridia s Garden Book One written by Melanie Wadsworth and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Human Behavior and the Social Environment  Micro Level

Download or read book Human Behavior and the Social Environment Micro Level written by Katherine S. Van Wormer and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The result is a singular textbook that truly bridges theory and practice by revealing the patterns and paradoxes of our behavior in the social context."--BOOK JACKET.