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What if, at the dawn of the American nation, Army officers plotted
successfully to overthrow Congress and enthrone George Washington
as King of the United States?
Time has passed, and the year is 1925. Ravaged by more than a
century of revolutions, the Union is falling apart. American King
Augustine grovels at the feet of the British Empire, begging aid
for his bankrupt kingdom. His war against the Republic of Louisiana
is a resounding disaster. Repeatedly smashed by the enemy, the
starved U.S. Army is fleeing the battlefield.
An evil cult on the loose in the nation's capital of
Philadelphia has thrown the city into a hysterical frenzy.
Unfortunately for the royals, the cult's main gateway to Hell is
hidden somewhere in the palace.
The kingdom is desperate for a warrior saint to deliver it from
evil. Americans look to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Johnny
Washington-Bourbon as the perfect savior. He flies combat missions
and heals with his touch. The people adore him. Sworn enemies put
aside their differences to join his crusade.
There's just one problem--twelve-year-old Johnny has far more
courage than common sense, and his harebrained schemes to save
America are disasters waiting to happen.
In many African American families, there have been discussions
about Native American family connections. This historical fiction
picture book, More than One Ancestry: Part 2, serves as an example
of how such connections and disconnections were made. This
informative book was written to inspire research into family ties
and to foster interest in family reunions for readers ages 8 and
older. The main characters, Jeremy and his great-grandfather,
appeared in the author's first book, Patriots of African Descent in
the Revolutionary War: Part 1. Marion T. Lane is a retired public
school educator. Originally from Philadelphia, she now resides in
Bucks County, Pennsylvania. "As a child, I had many questions about
my family's Native American connections and disconnections but
could not get answers." Her next book is titled Colonial Times.
Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/MarionTLane
"Paper-weights," observed Patty, sucking an injured thumb, "were
evidently not made for driving in tacks. I wish I had a
hammer."
This remark called forth no response, and Patty peered down from
the top of the step-ladder at her roommate, who was sitting on the
floor dragging sofa-pillows and curtains from a dry-goods box.
"Priscilla," she begged, "you aren't doing anything useful. Go
down and ask Peters for a hammer."
Priscilla rose reluctantly. "I dare say fifty girls have already
been after a hammer."
"Oh, he has a private one in his back pocket. Borrow that. And,
Pris," -- Patty called after her over the transom, -- "just tell
him to send up a man to take that closet door off its hinges."
Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in
Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear (the Official Prequel)
Beautiful new paperback edition of Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a
Bear. We all have a special place in our hearts for the adventures
of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The
House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has
written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne
that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was
first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods. Jane Riordan has
a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also
created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen and the re-issue edition
Winnie-the-Pooh Goes to London. The stories are decorated with
beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of
E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also
illustrated The Return to the Hundred Acre Wood and The Best Bear
in All the World. The paperback edition of this timeless story
collection is a real tribute to the world's most famous bear and
the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these
favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all
love. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The
House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return
to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There
Was a Bear The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting
generations of children for over 95 years. Milne's classic
children's stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin
and, of course, Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching
lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other
beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an
essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55,
Pooh is the bear for all ages.
Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's
Book Awards 'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the
rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of
primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An
absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON
POST Now a stunning hit musical! Kate Pankhurst, descendent of
suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and
accessible book about women who really changed the world. Discover
fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed
the world we live in! * Fly high with incredible explorer and pilot
Amelia Earhart * Discover the Wonderful Adventures of medical
pioneer Mary Seacole * Fight for your rights with legendary civil
rights activist Rosa Parks * Change the face of books forever with
superstar novelist Jane Austen Bursting full of beautiful
illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who
Changed the World is the perfect introduction to just a few of the
most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. A
fantastic gift for girls and boys alike! List of women featured:
Jane Austen, Gertrude Ederle, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Marie
Curie, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Amelia Earhart, Agent Fifi,
Sacagawea, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank
Hoe kies 'n seun tussen sy ouers? En hoe gemaak as daar 'n mooi
meisiekind ook in die prentjie kom? Johannes, sy ma en sy broer
Petrus woon op Clanwilliam. Vir die Desembervakansie gaan kuier
Johannes by sy pa op Wuppertal, waar hy nie net seunsavonture saam
met sy nuwe vriend Frikkie beleef nie, maar ook 'n meisie ontmoet
wat sy hart laat hamer. Johannes voel al hoe meer dat hy graag
permanent by sy pa wou kom bly, maar hy kom gou agter dat alles nie
altyd eenvoudig is nie, en dat daar dalk 'n goeie rede is waarom sy
ma moes weggaan.
Travel back in time to discover secrets of mummies and other human
remains from around the world in this fascinating book, publishing
100 years after the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb. From
ancient Egyptian mummies and European bog bodies to the plaster
citizens of Pompeii, painted people of the Steppe and Japanese
self-mummifying monks, this book reveals what scientists and
experts have uncovered about our ancestors' lives from the bodies
they left behind. Find out what these people ate, wore, believed
in, enjoyed doing and much, much more in this unique and stunningly
illustrated book. With an engaging text by Matt Ralphs, written in
consultation with experts from the British Museum, and beautiful,
respectful artwork by Gordy Wright, this is a book that will
delight and inspire anyone aged 9+ with an interest in history,
archaeology and anthropology.
A companion to the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel The
Crossover, the basis of the show streaming on Disney+! What can we
imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and
grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of
the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will
enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The
Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life.
Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models
such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd,
Steph Curry, and Michelle Obama. Kwame Alexander also shares his
own stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this
motivational and inspirational book for readers of any age and for
anyone needing a little bit of encouragement. You gotta know the
rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar.
Traces the personal life and baseball career of the Puerto Rican baseball superstar, from his childhood love of the game through his professional career and untimely death to his election to the Hall of Fame in 1973.
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