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As the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. But when she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a ground-breaking ballerina.
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Aladdin
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[2016]
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English
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Determination meets dance in this middle grade adaptation of the New York Times bestselling memoir by the first African-American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre history, Misty Copeland. Determination meets dance in this middle grade adaptation of the New York Times bestselling memoir by the first African-American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre history, Misty Copeland. Life in Motion is a story for all the kids who dare to...
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Florence Howe has led an audacious life: she created a freedom school during the civil rights movement, refused to bow to academic heavyweights who were opposed to sharing power with women, and founded a feminist publishing house at a time when books for and about women were few. Sustained by her relationships with iconic writers like Grace Paley, Tillie Olsen, and Marilyn French, she traveled the world as an emissary for women's empowerment. Howe's...
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"Aminatta Forna is one of our most important literary voices, and her novels have won the Windham Campbell Prize and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book. In this elegantly rendered and wide-ranging collection of new and previously published essays, Forna writes intimately about displacement, trauma and memory, love, and how we coexist and encroach on the non-human world. Movement is a constant here. In the title piece, "The Window Seat,"...
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A biography for young readers of activist Rick Hansen
Rick Hansen suffered a spinal cord injury at the age of 15 after a car accident. But, it didn't stop him - during the 1980s he was active in the Paralympics as a wheelchair basketball player. He became inspired by Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope and when Terry Fox was forced to end his run across Canada prematurely, Rick Hansen made a vow to carry on. This vow became the "Man in Motion" tour. Rick...
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Jenn Wegrzyn (Podcast Interviewer-UrStoria) and Dean McAlister discuss various professional development principles and their application in this conversation turned manuscript. Dean inspires and gives you concrete resources with achievable steps to grow in your personal and professional life. Don't try to plan your professional development for the upcoming year without reading this book. Questions at the end of every chapter help you to digest the...
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When you are in your darkest hour,
Always remember to give God the power,
When the road is rough and dry,
Look up to the savior on high
It is with such faith-filled words such as these in "A Friend" that Jennifer A. Fahie invites us to examine our own faith in this heartfelt collection of evocative poetry.
She goes on a step further in "Consequences" and shares her thoughts on the violent and crime-ridden society that seems to surround us today:
They...
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This book takes you on the journey of my life. These poems are reflections of various situations that you may or may not personally encounter.
I strive to take you with me on these adventures as we experience love, prejudice, hate, and war-just to name a few.
My goal is to share with you my experience and encourage you to use them as motivation to continue your journey. Don't sit and cry about the things you have been through. Instead,...
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Simone Biles’ entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a daycare field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top gymnasts in the world, as well as a four-time winner of Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. But there is more to Simone than the nineteen medals -- fourteen of them gold -- and the Olympic successes. Through years of hard work and determination,...
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Born in Beirut and raised in London, Mika made an international splash in '07 with his heavily downloaded single "Grace Kelly." This 13-song debut includes that hit and: Billy Brown * Erase * Lollipop * Love Today * Relax (Take It Easy) * Stuck in the Middle * and more, plus pages of color photos.
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"Atoms in Motion" invites readers on an enlightening journey through the fascinating realm of nuclear physics, unraveling its intricate concepts with clarity and relevance to everyday experiences. Written by esteemed physicist Dr. Olivia Chen, this book bridges the gap between abstract theories and tangible realities, offering a comprehensive exploration of the profound influence nuclear physics exerts on our daily lives.Dr. Chen expertly navigates...
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Every life story has a beginning, middle, and end. It's a more fulfilling journey when Emotions are in Motion through it all.
If you think handling emotions (yours or someone else's) is impossible, mysterious, filled with danger, and causes pain and suffering, it's time you updated. By understanding 12 key emotions, and the message and lesson each brings, you'll resolve these mysteries and create smoother, happier, and healthier relationship with...
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Glen Kehr is sixty-one years old and a bachelor with no children. He lives in small-town America, New Paris, Indiana, with family and his beloved dog, Jacky Boy. He's a custodian at a high school. He's a Christian of twenty-eight years and a recovered alcoholic of twenty-seven years. He spends time on Facebook with family and friends. He loves music, especially Southern gospel, and likes to sing along. He would like to be a songwriter but doesn't...
17) Ragtime
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Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2018
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English
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From the E.L. Doctorow novel of 1906 America, a compelling story of human emotions and a reflection of the innocence, excitement, and drama of an important time in America's history. This film interweaves the lives and passions of a middle class, small town family against the scandals and events of a transitional America in 1906.
18) Charlotte's web
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Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
c2007
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English
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In ordinary Somerset County, a young farm girl named Fern rescues the runt of a litter of pigs from her father's ax. Fern names the pig Wilbur, takes care of him, and continues to visit him every day after he is moved to her Uncle Homer Zuckerman's barn across the road. But it's Wilbur's friendship with Charlotte the spider that ultimately saves him from the "smoke house" when Charlotte's talent for weaving praiseworthy words about Wilbur into her...
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Jesus was not in a hurry. He had only three years of public ministry-three years to heal and teach and change the world-but the Bible never tells us he was rushing through them. We are the ones who rush through them. Catching the gist of this parable. Smiling at the punch line in that dialogue. We can race through the Gospels in hours, fully briefed on Christ's life, but hardly changed. Until we sit down with Mike Nappa's God in Slow Motion. Nappa...
20) Charlotte's web
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E.B. White’s beloved Newbery Honor-winning story comes to life in this classic animated musical. In this timeless tale, a spider named Charlotte teaches a pig named Wilbur and other barnyard animals lessons on friendship, trust, and love. Featuring the voice talents of Oscar and Golden Globe nominated actors such as Debbie Reynolds, Henry Gibson and Paul Lynde. Winner of Best Feature Film at the **Genesis Awards**. *"A heartwarming tale of love...
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