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Michael spent more than a decade recording the words used in the great classics of English and American literature, as well as the instances of their use. In this book he explores the language of the classics, with separate chapters for the most important words as revealed by his research. Each chapter includes an in-depth look at the way the word is used in the classics and by whom.Classic Words
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Classical Music for Dummies is a down-to-earth guide that will help you get the most out of classical music right from the start. Excellent either for getting you started from scratch or deepening your appreciation, this in-depth guide will make going to concerts, listening to recordings, or even just talking about classical music infinitely more enjoyable. In this course you will learn how to identify the instruments in an orchestra by ear, distinguish between different styles and genres, identify various composers and their influence, and more.
Please note: The second edition does not come with a CD, but has instructions for listening to musical tracks online.Classical Music for Dummies
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An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology.Classical Mythology A to Z
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From the Publisher: "Queen of Egypt at the age of eighteen, Cleopatra's passion was to untie the world under Egyptian rule. Legendary leaders risked their kingdoms to win her heart, and her epic life has inspired countless tales throughout history. A timeless story of love, war, and ambition, their pictorial biography is sure to entertain and educate."Cleopatra
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These eighteenth and nineteenth century women worked in partnership with men to shape the evangelical church. Let their stories challenge you and fuel your faith today.Clothed with Strength
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Read and find out about how to forecast a change in weather by looking at the clouds in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Clouds
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The sharp blast of the mine whistle echoed through the valley, sending nine-year-old Tina Wilson on flying feet down to greet her father as he returned from his day's work at the coal mine. It was a custom for every father to have a treat in his bucket, and the miners’ children scrambled to be first to get theirs.Coal Camp Girl
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The most complete collection available of Willa Cather's remarkable short fiction, Collected Stories brings together all the stories published in book form during her lifetime along with two additional volumes compiled after her death. These nineteen stories resonate with all the great themes that Cather staked out like tracts of fertile land: the plight of people hungry for beauty in a country that has no room for it; the mysterious arc of human lives; and the ways the American frontier transformed the strangers who came to it, turning them imperceptibly into Americans. In these fictions, Cather displays her vast moral vision, her unerring sense of place, and her ability to find the one detail or episode that makes a closed life open wide in a single exhilarating moment.3 GradesCollected Stories
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From the moment Christina puts on her shiny white boots, she wants to do everything perfectly, but it isn’t that kind of a day. Paw painting is meant to be fun, but Christina is a meticulous gifted cheetah cub who is so consumed with being perfect that she almost misses the opportunity to turn disaster into success.Color My Boots
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Susan Wise Bauer’s narrative history series has sold over 1.5 million copies and is a staple of homes and schools worldwide. Coloring the Story of the World gives children a new way to experience the thrilling drama of human history.Coloring the Story of the World
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George was one of those kids. You know, the kind that never stays still. And then one day, the doctor said he was going blind. Did that slow George down? Not for a single second. In fact, he was so fast, he went on to break a world record for blind runners. And now he’s breaking more barriers—because ironically, George Mendoza, blind painter, paints what he sees. George Mendoza started going blind at age 15 from a degenerative eye disease. It wasn't the sudden onset of blindness that many people experience. George lost his central vision and started seeing things that weren't there—eyes floating in the air, extraordinary colors, objects multiplied and reflected back. George describes this condition as having "kaleidoscope eyes." He triumphed over his blindness by setting the world record in the mile for blind runners, and later competing in both the 1980 and 1984 Olympics for the Disabled. Now a full-time artist, Mendoza's collection of paintings, also titled Colors of the Wind, is a National Smithsonian Affiliates traveling exhibit. Black and white line drawings by Hayley Morgan-Sanders.
"The story of George Mendoza, told in J.L. Powers' beautiful, poetic language, is an illumination of the persistent power of art. Colors of the Wind reminds us all that our biggest burdens are often our greatest gifts." —Kathi Appelt, author of The Underneath
"May everyone who sees George Mendoza's art understand the lessons of determination and fortitude." —First Lady, Laura Bush
"So many of us are tempted to crumble under what we perceive to be unbearable burdens. It's an inspiration and a challenge to read about George Mendoza who has triumphed over that, and so much more." —Jane Seymour, actress
Powers traces the life of Mendoza, a blind painter, accompanied by Mendoza’s own striking paintings. As a child, Mendoza learned that he was losing his vision: “George didn’t lose all his sight, though. Instead, he started seeing flashing lights and brilliant colors even at night when he dreamed.” Despite the changes in his vision (an afterword describes his condition as “kaleidoscope eyes”), Mendoza discovered a love for running, twice competing at the Olympics. He then found his life purpose when he takes the advice of a priest to “paint what you see.” Reproductions of Mendoza’s bright, abstract paintings appear opposite the text and small line drawings of George running and interacting with others. —Publishers Weekly, 9-1-2014 Mendoza's paintings...extraordinary creations of color, reflecting the dazzling kaleidoscope inside his own head. Colors of the Wind us an uplifting and inspiring picturebook biography, highly recommended especially for public and elementary school library children's collections. —Midwest Book Review, January 2015 “When his best friend dies, Mendoza finds purpose in painting (with brushes or fingers) his kaleidoscopic perception; these paintings appear throughout the book. His heavy, bold streaks and swirls of color depict key events, focusing his story in ways the short sentences supplemented by Morgan-Sanders’ minimalist line drawings cannot; it’s hard to look away from a swarm of blurry butterflies or a basketball hoop painted like a blazing eye.” —Kirkus Reviews 'An incredible gift': Picture book tells story of Las Cruces artist George Mendoza. —The El Paso TimesColors of the Wind: The Story of Blind Artist and Champion Runner George Mendoza
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From the Publisher: As is their custom, the d'Aulaires have thoroughly researched their subject in order to provide the most historically accurate account of the life of the man Samuel Eliot Morrison called "the greatest mariner that ever lived." In their pursuit, the d'Aulaires traveled to Spain, Portugal, and the Caribbean Islands to research original documents on the life of Columbus.Columbus
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When Columbus set sail from the Spanish port of Palos early in August 1492, his dream was to reach the fabled Indies by sailing westward. Seeking fame and fortune, he found instead the lush islands of the Caribbean that today include the Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. He survived the threats of a mutinous crew, the hazards of life at sea and dissension among his colonizing troops to make three more voyages to these new Spanish possessions. Artist and avid sailor Peter Copeland recreates significant moments and events in the dramatic story of the first voyage and the discovery of America in 41 superb drawings. Fully captioned ready-to-be-colored illustrations include an enthusiastic Columbus explaining his proposed voyage of discovery to Ferdinand and Isabella; the embarkation of the Nina, Piñta, and Santa Maria; life aboard the ships; storms at sea; the fleet's arrival in the New World; life and customs of Native Americans, and much more.Dover Original.Columbus Discovers America Coloring Book
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Here are the stories of the courageous young women who served at Pearl Harbor, Corregidor, Anzio, the Battle of the Bulge, Iwo Jima, and other fighting fronts of World War II.Combat Nurses of World War II
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Now you can read about the lives of these courageous combat nurses illustrated with photographs of the nurses themselves, what they saw, where they lived, who they worked with and more!Combat Nurses of World War II (Photo Edition)
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From the publisher: “Come on, Rain!” Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless heat. Then the clouds roll in and the rain pours. And Tess, her friends, and their mothers join in together in a rain dance to celebrate the shower that renews both body and spirit. Through exquisite language and acute observation, Karen Hesse evokes this refreshing experience, and Jon J Muth’s lyrical artwork perfectly reflects the spirit of the text.Come On, Rain!
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