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I've Got to Make My Livin'
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...
Freedom to Dream
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.
The Pumpkin Principle
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
Walt Disney's Cinderella
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.
The Jelly Bean Scheme
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
The Banana Split Affair
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
The Curse
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.
The Hot Fudge Sunday Affair
Two identical twins set out to fool the whole town when they decide to take turns being the honorary queen of their town's centennial week celebration.
Migration, Homeland, and Belonging in Eurasia
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...
How to Communicate Like a Buddhist
An Instruction Manual for Clear Communication The most well known Buddhist teachers on the planet all have something in common: they are excellent communicators. This is not by accident, as the Buddha taught what are called the four elements of right speech over 2,600 years ago. In this one-of-a-kind book, certified meditation and mindfulness instructor Cynthia Kane has taken the four elements of right speech and developed them into a modern practice based on mindful listening, mindful speech, and mindful silence. Beginning with an illuminating self-test to assess your current communication style, this book will take you through the author's own five-step practice that is designed to help yo...
