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For many years, the interrelated histories of prostitution and cities have perked the ears of urban scholars, but until now the history of urban sex work has dealt only in passing with questions of race. In I’ve Got to Make My Livin’, Cynthia Blair explores African American women’s sex work in Chicago during the decades of some of the city’s most explosive growth, expanding not just our view of prostitution, but also of black women’s labor, the Great Migration, black and white reform movements, and the emergence of modern sexuality. Focusing on the notorious sex districts of the city’s south side, Blair paints a complex portrait of black prostitutes as conscious actors and histor...
Determined to fight his legacy of darkness and evil, Garth, along with Miranda, is lured into a deadly ceremony performed by the mysterious Featherwoman.
Is the decaying Victorian mansion on Crabtree Hill really haunted? Identical twins Chris and Susan Pratt decide there’s no time like Halloween to find out. Then another mystery arises: what to do when they both fall for the same boy. A third mystery: how to make the annual Halloween Dance special. The girls encounter unexpected tricks and treats as they cleverly solve all three mysteries. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper
A truly stunning collector's item that will delight Disney fans young and old. The ultimate gift for fans of Walt Disney's Cinderella. This beautiful picture book is illustrated by celebrated Disney artist Mary Blair, who drew the original concept art for the beloved film. Rediscover one of your favourite Disney films as the traditional tale is retold by prolific children's books author Cynthia Rylant, alongside Mary's stunning artwork. Favourite scenes come vividly to life with Mary's drawings that influenced the look and feel of the finished film. Fans of the Disney film will love tracing its origins in these exquisite, rarely seen images that became one of Disney's most visually unforgettable classics.
Susan is a shy straight-A student and talented artist. Her twin sister Christine is outgoing and popular. Envious of each other’s lives, they decide to trade places. But complications arise when Chris falls for the boy Susan likes and Susan has to hide her identity from a boy she meets. Both girls face ups and downs as they learn about romance, each other, and themselves. Young Adult Fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper
A voodoo priestess, a pirate’s treasure map, a new friend’s unexplained disappearance… When Chris and Susan Pratt travel to colorful New Orleans for a history competition, they find themselves embroiled in another thrilling adventure. Will the fearless twins’ cleverness—and their love of jelly beans—help solve another mystery? 11th of the Pratt twin series. Young adult fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper
While Garth, the victim of an ancient spell, searches desperately for the key that will free him from his family's ancient secrets, Miranda eludes the secret admirer who is dogging her path.
A trip to glamorous Hollywood brings more than poolside parties, sunny beaches, and Disneyland to adventurous twins Chris and Susan Pratt. When a movie studio executive asks for their help in finding out what’s troubling his actress daughter, the girls go undercover. The Popcorn Project hurls them into in an exciting world of special effects, costumes and makeup…and some real life bad guys! 9th of the Pratt twin series. Young adult fiction by Cynthia Blair; originally published by Fawcett Juniper
Katy Morris is angry because her mother expects her to help with the household chores and she does not see the boy on the bicycle coming at her. When she awakens after the accident, it is 1787, not 1987.
Migration, a force throughout the world, has special meanings in the former Soviet lands. Soviet successor countries, each with strong ethnic associations, have pushed some racial groups out and pulled others back home. Forcible relocations of the Stalin era were reversed, and areas previously closed for security reasons were opened to newcomers. These countries represent a fascinating mix of the motivations and achievements of migration in Russia and Central Asia. Migration, Homeland, and Belonging in Eurasia examines patterns of migration and sheds new light on government interests, migrant motivations, historical precedents, and community identities. The contributors come from a variety o...