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Comprehensive and up-to-dateThe first contemporary publication to go beyond examining broad themes and trends in the field, this timely volume looks closely at specific authors and texts. The book is comprehensive and as current as possible, covering works by African American authors for young adults published between 1968-1993-some 200 titles by close to 50 writers. In addition to established authors and bestselling titles, the coverage includes material overlooked by previous studies, such as works from small presses and talented new authors.Guidlines for evaluationAn extensive introduction reviews important milestones in this body of literature and analyzes noteworthy bibliographical and ...
One moment can change a lifetime . . . Fourteen-year-old Jobeth Roberts' life careens out of control after a freak accident leaves her alone in the world. Her future is uncertain. A hard, desolate road filled with pain and heartache stretches ahead. She finds rays of hope in the friends who become her family; precious petals amongst the weeds. They are seeds scattered by the hands of fate . . . abandoned to the winds of time . . . The triumph and tragedies of a family that begins when a young girl with dark secrets runs to save her life. Brimming with thick suspense, conflict and sensuality, two generations clash and finally come together in a fury of drama and release
"Heavens Kitchen is a silhouette of the mind, body, and soul of all people who choose to love, learn, and overcome in todays world. It embodies and embraces lifes hopes and disappointments, the strength of heaven and the wisdom of God. It gives the confidence and sensibility that God intended for us to have. It hopes, it dreams, it encourages us one word at a time . . . "
Motown means different things to different people. The mere mention of perhaps the most iconic record label in history is often enough to invoke memories and mental images of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, The Supremes and numerous others. With each group recalled, there is an accompanying piece of music of the mind, from Baby Love, My Girl, Signed Sealed Delivered, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, ABC and Tears Of A Clown and countless more. Quite often, you can ask people what kind of music they like and they will simply answer ‘Motown’, and both they, and you, know exactly what is meant. Or rather, what is implied. The Motown they are invariab...
Vang, a newcomer to Davina's neighborhood, brings with him from his Laotian homeland the serious peril of a family vendetta.
""You're pretty to be dark-skinned."" I have always wondered what that meant. That dark-skinned women are ugly? That being pretty and dark-skinned is an exception? There are so many women all over the world that have probably heard this before and wondered the same thing. But... It is not an exception, it is all about you! Knowing who you are, loving who you are, making standards for your life, and setting boundaries are all part of what gives you power for everything that you do. I knew I was worth more and I knew that my life had meaning and purpose. That's when I began to search for my true identity by listening to my inner voice, dictating my own worth, and turning love inward. I learned how to embrace authentic power of the human spirit. I have learned to turn my inner ugly into my inner beauty, I own it, and now I want to share it with you. Everyone has a story and things that have had to overcome, but when you can claim HOWEV'A over the situation that is when you can claim your victory!
GRACE, MERCY & PEACE THIS BOOK IS A POWERFUL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE AND HOW TO OVERCOME, HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE ATTACKS, THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT ARE STRONGHOLDS AND HOW TO PULL THEM DOWN, & DESTROY THEM AND MUCH MORE TO LEARN. THIS BOOK WILL BRING UNDERSTANDING, WISDOM, AND TACTICS, MANUEVERS, ON HOW TO CONDUCT AND RECOGNIZE THE WARFARE OF THE ENEMY, AND HOW TO HAVE SUCCESS IN THE SPIRIT OF GOD.
A top options trader details a practical approach for pricing and trading options in any market condition The options market is always changing, and in order to keep up with it you need the greeks—delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho—which are the best techniques for valuing options and executing trades regardless of market conditions. In the Second Edition of Trading Options Greeks, veteran options trader Dan Pasarelli puts these tools in perspective by offering fresh insights on option trading and valuation. An essential guide for both professional and aspiring traders, this book explains the greeks in a straightforward and accessible style. It skillfully shows how they can be used to fa...
Sarah is looking forward to her junior year at Murphy High when her cousin Tasha moves into live with her family. They're alot alike, but can't seem to get along, but it's getting worse when Tasha tries to steal Dave from Sarah.
Highly Commended International Business Book from the 2021 Business Book Awards Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Winner from the Nonfiction Authors Association Winner of CompTIA's 2020 Diversity Technology Leader Spotlight Award Winner of a Technology Rising Star Award from the 2020 Women of Color in STEM Conference Break through barriers to achieve a rewarding future in tech Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators will help you overcome the obstacles that often prevent women of color from pursuing and staying in tech careers. Contrary to popular belief, tech careers are diverse and fun—and they go far beyond just coding. Th...