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On Higher Ground
This memoir recounts how veteran journalist John A. Torres was able to find his way back to God through heartbreaking assignments and reporting from disaster sites around the world. During poignant and amusing recollections from his childhood in the Bronx, Torres tries to pinpoint what caused him to fall so far from his faith and how he struggled with the hole in his life. The book takes the reader along a journey to faith as Torres reports from Indonesia only days after the tsunami, from the AIDS pandemic in Africa, the execution chamber of a child killer, and from the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
Meet Our New Student From Haiti
From afar, Haiti, a small country on the island of Hispaniola, seems like any other Caribbean paradise. There are lush jungles, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters. But a closer look at the island country reveals a stark glimpse into the third world. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. The government is unstable, crime is rampant, education is for the lucky, and hope is hard to come by. Find out how the Haitian people overcome poverty, killer storms, and mudslides to celebrate a culture rich in French, Spanish, and African history when American schoolchildren Meet a New Student from Haiti.
We Visit Puerto Rico
Pristine beaches, limestone mountains, and a tropical rain forest are some of the scenic wonders that make Puerto Rico a modern paradise. Unlike other Latin American places to visit and explore, however, Puerto Rico is a part of the United States, and the people who live there are U.S. citizens. Puerto Rican history dates back to ancient cultures established long before Christopher Columbus explored the island in 1493. Later, these cultures gave way to the influence of Spanish settlers and Africans brought over as slaves. Reminders of all those cultures, such as impressive forts and soaring cathedrals, can still be seen in some of the island’s cities and sampled in its spicy cuisine. Come along and learn about the wildlife of El Yunque, the battles of El Morro, and the people who popularized salsa music. Discover some of the most influential people with Puerto Rican roots, including baseball hall-of-famer Roberto Clemente, actress Rita Moreno, and entertainer Jennifer Lopez. Then make a tasty treat of coconut kisses and a mask to celebrate Carnival as souvenirs of your visit to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
We Visit the Dominican Republic
Lush beaches, tropical waterfalls, and picture-postcard mountain ranges greet visitors looking for a Caribbean getaway to the country of the Dominican Republic. Although it is impoverished, it has plenty to offer. The colorful people of this developing country, which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, are eager to share its beautiful resorts, unique wildlife, and thriving businesses. A closer look reveals a country steeped in history, dotted with reminders of explorer Christopher Columbus, who is hailed as a hero there, and Spanish conquerors. Take a tour of the country, meet the people, sample the foods, try your hand at making a Taino bowl, and maybe even hit the dance floor to see if you have what it takes to merengue!
Meet Our New Student From Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a land of baseball and beautiful beaches, soaring mountain ranges, and smoking volcanoes. The rich history of this small Central American country contributes to a blend of different cultures, including those of the Spanish settlers, native Indians, and others. Its vibrant history also includes political strife from civil wars, protests, and military intervention by the United States. Join Danny and his fourth-grade classmates as they explore the history, culture, geography, and climate of the country to prepare for the arrival of Ramon, a new student from Nicaragua. Best of all, find out how to make gallopinto, then paint a clay piggy bank you can make yourself. Hola, Ramon! (Recipe and craft instructions included.)
Kevin Garnett
Presents a biography of the Timberwolves forward who went directly from high school basketball to playing in the National Basketball Association.
The Plentiful Harvest
By a freak accident Jack gets the job of airport manager in Jabra in southern Sudan. He falls in love with Jenelle, a dedicated teacher at the Catholic elementary school, but their happy time together is cut short when an army from the north invades the area, ruthlessly killing men, women, and children. Jack is thrust into the role of saving what remains of the world that Jenelle revealed to him.
Real-Life Zombies
Zombies have invaded mainstream society in weekly television shows, blockbuster movies, comic books, and novels. While there is no scientific proof that the dead can indeed come back to life, there are many terrifying and fascinating examples of real-life zombies in the world around us. Through enthralling text and vivid photographs, students will learn how rabies, which causes the infected to hobble, spasm, drool, and become aggressive and violent, influenced the modern depictions of the zombie. They will also read about a wasp that turns large cockroaches into mindless slaves, even walking them around like dogs, and other parasites, diseases, and substances that cause zombie-like characteristics in the afflicted.
Vince Carter
Vince Carter is one of the most electrifying young talents in the NBA. Fans and fellow players alike marvel at his gravity-defying moves on the court, which helped earn Carter the nickname "Air Canada" during his first year in the league with the Toronto Raptors. Growing up in Florida, Carter learned important lessons about the value of hard work and dedication from his parents. Hard work paid off for Carter in his successes on the basketball court in high school. This is when Vince Carter first began his legendary flights to the basketball rim. After high school, Carter chose to attend the University of North Carolina in 1995. In 1998, he left North Carolina early and entered the NBA, where he won the league's Rookie of the Year Award. In his second year in the league, he earned his reputation as a slam dunk artist at the 2000 NBA.com Slam Dunk contest, where he put on a one-man show. With Carter as the foundation of the team, Toronto fans hope to win many NBA championships in the seasons to come. Book jacket.
Living at Full Potential
"Living At Full Potential" is an encouraging, inspiring, life-changing and powerful book to propel you into your destiny, and help you turn your God-given hidden dreams, gifts, abilities, talents, ministry, and mission into a reality. God has called everyone with a purpose in life, but many don't know their purpose and have missed God's best for their lives. If you have a dream to do great things for God and you are desperate to fulfill it, or you may have once done it, but something stopped you from doing it, you will love this book! Learn how to never let your dream die and start releasing the seed of potential that God has placed within you to let it grow and produce fruit. John M. Torres...
