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'Michael Jackson: The Man behind the Mask' is the INSIDE STORY of
the truth behind the rumors, ugliness and mystery surrounding
Michael Jackson. Is Jackson just a confused person who got too much
fame too soon or is he a cold and calculating villain who will stop
at nothing to have his bizarre appetites satisfied? Now you can
read about it for the first time from the man who knows everything!
The author, Bob Jones, is not a journalist conducting interviews
but somebody who has known and been with Jackson for 34 years as
his chief of Public Relations; by his side since Michael was 11
years old. Bob Jones is the one person with this unique inside view
of Michael Jackson's world. To a certain degree, Bob Jones CREATED
Michael Jackson. He created his image. For example, Bob Jones
created Michael Jackson's famous nickname 'The King of Pop'. This
book is explosive and will make any other book about Michael
Jackson instantly forgotten. You won't find this inside information
anywhere else.
How exactly do you go about disciplining toddlers? What are the
methods that can be used to get them to do what you want to do when
you want them to do it? How do you instill this discipline that you
hear everyone talking about? In theory it may be a lot to take in
and a bit difficult to put into practice but this book serves as a
guide to outline how it can be done without putting undue stress on
you and the child that you are trying to discipline. The use of
short and to the point phrases is best as they have short attention
spans. It is not about punishing the child when they do something
wrong but it is more about providing an alternative where possible
or explaining as best you can, at their level of language why a
certain thing should not be done. Bear in mind ( and the book says
this) that this is not an overnight process. It is something that
takes time. In fact this discipline is something that will continue
through their formative years and into the adolescent. The base for
discipline is set in the toddler years and built upon as the years
go on. That is why it is so important to do it right the first time
to ensure that they do not have any feelings of resentment. About
the Author: Staci Brown wrote this book not only based on her
personal experience growing children but also on the research that
she did during that period of time and still continues to do as her
family grows. She has great tips on how to cut down on a toddler
defying you and how to effectively communicate with them. Her
ultimate goal is to help any parent to know where to start and how
to use the tips to set the foundation for positive outcomes. She
also distinguishes between discipline and punishment as some
parents are really not aware of the difference. The great thing is
that despite the fact that she has other children, she still has to
keep up on her reading and refine her techniques to deal with her
son, who is still a toddler. This just highlights to other parents
that it is an ongoing process of learning so any failed attempts
must not be an excuse to throw the towel in. one just has to go
back to the drawing board and come up with a different strategy.
The basic rules are still the same, you have to repeat, react and
reassure: it is just the method of doing so that will differ
slightly from one household to the next.
This book shows the blessings of sponsoring a child. Children are a
special gift from God and they need a special kind of love that can
be provided through sponsorship.
Beary Bear doesn't want to listen to his parents. He makes choices
to not follow the rules and gets into trouble for not listening. He
has to face his consequences and later comes to realize the choices
he made were bad.
Hardship, sacrifice, determination, and ultimate triumph are the
elements that make up "Blind Faith, " the frank and compelling
biography of Lula Hardaway, mother of superstar musician and singer
Stevie Wonder. Written with her full cooperation and participation,
this is the first ever authorized look into the life of the woman
who gave birth to and nurtured one of America's greatest
musicians/songwriters -- and the struggles that preceded his rise
to fame and fortune.
To say that Lula Hardaway did not have an easy life is an
understatement. It was a constant struggle for self-esteem and
emotional survival. Yet survive she did -- a motherless child born
in a sharecropper's shack in Alabama, she was passed from relative
to relative, unwanted and, for the most part, unloved. As a
teenager she was sent to Chicago, where she met a much older man
whom she eventually married. Unfortunately, her life then took an
even darker turn as he abused her and forced her to work as a
prostitute. Determined to build a better life for her children, she
started hiding money away, and one day successfully made her escape
to Detroit.
One of her sons, Stevland Judkins, was blind from infancy.
Although he presented special challenges, Lula noticed from the
outset that this little boy impressed everyone he met with his
outgoing personality, his intelligence, charm, and resourcefulness
-- and his incredible musical talent. By age ten, he was playing
and singing gospel tunes in church, and then joining adults singing
rhythm and blues on the street corners of Detroit.
Eventually, word of this young phenomenon reached Berry Gordy,
who was just beginning to establish himself as a creative force in
Detroit's thriving music scene. Gordy dubbed the boy Little Stevie
Wonder, and launched him into musical history when he signed him to
his Motown label.
Stardom didn't come that easily -- there was the question of
what material was best for Stevie, and then the question of what
would happen to the twelve-year-old boy's voice when he reached
puberty. Fortunately, the voice that emerged was even more musical
and more captivating than it had been. Great care was taken in
choosing his next projects and the result was a succession of top
10 -- and several number 1 -- hits.
By age twenty-one, Stevie had attained greater control of his
career and finances by negotiating a new contract with Motown,
which gave him complete control over the songs he recorded. What
followed was a string of chart-topping albums and some of the most
memorable popular music to come from the second half of the last
century.
Through it all, Stevie Wonder never failed to credit his mother.
When "Innervisions" won a Grammy award for Album of the Year in
1973, he refused to accept the award unless Lula would walk with
him to the podium. He clutched his mother in front of the
auditorium and in front of the millions of people watching on
television, proclaiming, "Her strength has led us to this
place."
Indeed, it was her strength and her belief in herself and in her
sons that brought them to that place, to the very heights of
success. It was her drive and her willingness to sacrifice the now
for the future -- plus her abiding belief in God -- that saw them
through. "Blind Faith" is not only the story of the birth of a
superstar but also a stirring testament to a mother's love and
determination and a frank and uncompromising look at how one
woman's attempt to better her children's lives led to a lasting
gift to the world.
Using concrete examples, The School Librarian's Technology Playbook
offers strategies for school librarians to initiate and support
innovative practices throughout their school community. The role of
school librarians has evolved: no longer do they primarily support
teachers with reading and literacy resources. Many librarians now
support teachers in integrating technology tools and innovative
teaching practices in their classrooms. At her school, author and
learning coordinator Stacy Brown has pioneered the transition to
innovation and technology use in the classroom. In The School
Librarian's Technology Playbook, she showcases different technology
tools and innovative strategies that can be incorporated into the
classroom, such as 3D printing, augmented reality, green screen
applications, gamification, coding, makerEd, and more. She details
the many ways in which school librarians can support teachers as
they implement these new practices into their curriculum. School
librarians will learn how to collaborate with teachers and how to
empower them to step outside of their comfort zones to try new
tools and teaching methods. Readers of this book will also learn
how to support teachers as the technology continues to change in
this dynamic educational landscape. Readers will be inspired to
reimagine the role of the school librarian as a primary influencer
of innovation within the school community Readers will discover
specific strategies to achieve buy-in from administrators and
managers to allow school librarians to lead the school in
innovation and professional learning Readers will learn about
relevant resources in technology and innovation and practical
approaches to using them in an elementary and middle school
curriculum Readers will acquire specific strategies for librarians
to form partnerships with teachers to introduce resources and
alternative teaching strategies into the classroom Readers will
learn practical approaches for shaping the school library as an
innovation hub to pilot ideas and resources and launch them into
the larger community
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