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Terry's Crew (Paperback)
Cory Thomas, Terry Crews
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R296
R253
Discovery Miles 2 530
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"Terry's Crew is a true delight from beginning to end. It's sure to
provide a much-needed mirror and sliding glass door for countless
kids." -Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give "A delightful,
powerful, readable retelling of Terry Crews's adolescence. Readers
young and old will be captivated." -Sharon M. Draper, author of Out
of My Mind "A must read for all those kids who allow themselves to
dream in a variety of big ways. Bravo!" -Pablo Cartaya, author of
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora Young Terry Crews has a Big Dream
Plan: He wants to become a MULTIHYPHENATE. That means he wants to
be an artist. And a football player. And a musician. And maybe a
NASA scientist, too! OK, maybe it's ambitious, but his parents
worked hard so he could go to a new school-Rock City Academy, a
prestigious institution (read: rich kids go there) where he's sure
he can make his mark at the talent show. He plans an elaborate
performance with his new friends, Rani, a passionate engineer, and
Xander, a shy kid with a head like an encyclopedia. Along the way,
Terry's plan is threatened by his grades, which slip below
Mom-and-Dad-approved levels, as well as the schemes of the school's
football star, Rick, who won't stop until Terry quits the talent
show altogether. No matter what challenges he faces, though, Terry
knows that he always has his crew to back him up.
Exploring the roles of Muslim guards and guides in Jewish
cemeteries in Morocco, Cory Thomas Pechan Driver suggests that
these custodians use performances of ritual and caring acts for
Jewish graves for multiple reasons. Imazighen [Berbers] stress
their close ties with Jews in order to create a moral self
intentionally set apart from the mono-ethically Arab and
mono-religiously Muslim Morocco. Other subjects, and particularly
women, use their ties with Jewish sites to harness power and
prestige in their communities. Others still may care for these
grave sites to express grief for a close Jewish friend or adoptive
family. In examining these motives, Driver not only documents the
flow of material and spiritual capital across religious lines, but
also moves beyond Muslim memory of the past on the one hand and
Jewish dread of the future on the other to think about the
Muslim/Jewish present in Morocco.
Exploring the roles of Muslim guards and guides in Jewish
cemeteries in Morocco, Cory Thomas Pechan Driver suggests that
these custodians use performances of ritual and caring acts for
Jewish graves for multiple reasons. Imazighen [Berbers] stress
their close ties with Jews in order to create a moral self
intentionally set apart from the mono-ethically Arab and
mono-religiously Muslim Morocco. Other subjects, and particularly
women, use their ties with Jewish sites to harness power and
prestige in their communities. Others still may care for these
grave sites to express grief for a close Jewish friend or adoptive
family. In examining these motives, Driver not only documents the
flow of material and spiritual capital across religious lines, but
also moves beyond Muslim memory of the past on the one hand and
Jewish dread of the future on the other to think about the
Muslim/Jewish present in Morocco.
This comprehensive guide to North American folk magic covers more
than twenty diverse magical traditions that have taken root on the
continent. You will discover the Northeastern maritime practice of
'buying the wind,' the Mexican Curanderismo method of energy
cleansing with candles, the Irish- American custom of making fairy
houses, and much more. Drawing on the expertise of twenty-five
renowned practitioners, this book explores authentic magic from New
England to the West Coast and everywhere in between. Learn about
Appalachian folk magic from H. Byron Ballard, Voodoo from Lilith
Dorsey, Ozark folk magic from Brandon Weston, and Brujeria from J.
Allen Cross. Filled with history, tools, and spiritual beliefs,
this new entry in Llewellyn's Complete Book Series showcases the
rich and varied magical traditions of North America.
Featuring nearly 500 samples of folklore, including stories,
artifacts, rituals, and beliefs, New World Witchery is one of the
most comprehensive collections of witchcraft and folk magic ever
written. This treasure trove of witchery is designed to help you
integrate folk traditions into your life and deepen your
understanding of magic. Folklore expert Cory Thomas Hutcheson
guides you to the crossroads of folk magic, where you ll learn
about different practices and try them for yourself. Explore
chapters on magical heritage, divination, flying, familiars,
magical protection, spirit communication, and more. This in-depth,
accessible book also provides brief profiles of significant folk
magicians, healers, and seers, so you can both meet the
practitioners and experience their craft.
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Letters to Peter (Paperback)
Cori Thomas; Introduction by Theodora N Brooks; Edited by Becque Olson
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R538
Discovery Miles 5 380
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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"Ye are twenty-five cards. Become twenty-five devils Enter into the
body, into the blood, into the soul ." So begins a nineteenth
century Italian charm making use of a small deck of playing cards.
This brief-but-richly drawn book explores the practice of
divination by playing cards-known as cartomancy. It reveals the
"secrets in plain sight" which hide within the pips, kings, queens,
and jokers of a standard deck. Explore one method of divination
in-depth as you meet the "fifty-four devils"-the symbolic spirits
of each card-and learn about invoking ancestral blessings for card
readings, the folklore of playing cards, and how to relate fairy
tales to a spread along the way. -From the back cover
"This strip is the culmination of a life's worth of dreams. I'm
using the opportunity to entertain, enlighten, and be the trembly
voice of the socially awkward everywhere." --Cory Thomas
An edgy and nuanced strip--chronicling the demanding but
reflective lives of six urban teens at Oliver Otis University.
Cory Thomas's "Watch Your Head" is presented through the eyes of
Cory, an academically brilliant but socially inept college student.
His friends at Otis U. include Omar, a recluse who seems
umbilically tied to his computer; Quincy, Omar's friend (and
therefore Cory's friend by default); and Kevin, who, as both a
Canadian and one of the few whites on a predominantly black campus,
feels like a foreigner times two. Robin, the object of Cory's
crush, and Jason, Cory's roommate and polar opposite, round out the
cast.
Through this diverse group, Thomas provides a raw critique on
current social issues while perfectly relating the amusements,
angst, and growth that come with the college experience.
"Watch Your Head" currently appears in papers stretching from
New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston to Chicago, Dallas, and St.
Petersburg. This inaugural book offering collects more than 40
weeks of strips.
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