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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Learn about Boston's molasses disaster of 1919, when a storage tank
burst and flooded the streets, in this latest addition to the New
York Times Bestselling What Was? series. An unusually warm winter
day resulted in 2.3 million gallons of molasses flooding the North
End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The disaster killed
twenty-one people and injured 150 others. Rescue missions were
launched to save people from the sticky and deadly mess, led by the
Red Cross, the Army, the Navy, and the Massachusetts Nautical
School. With the help of hundreds of volunteers over the course of
several weeks, the streets were cleaned up. But the smell of
molasses and the horror of the preventable tragedy lingered for
decades to come.
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Who Was Langston Hughes?
Billy Merrell, Who Hq; Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
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R545
Discovery Miles 5 450
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Find out how a young boy from the Midwest became one of the most
important writers and activists of the Harlem Renaissance in this
addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised
by his grandmother, who told him many stories of the Black American
experience and taught him to be proud of his race from a young age.
With her guidance, Langston went on to become a talented writer in
high school, creating dramatic plays, poetry, and articles for the
school paper. His career as a writer would continue to blossom.
Langston pioneered Jazz Poetry and published nearly
twenty poetry books during his lifetime as well as novels, books
for children, nonfiction books, and plays. He was an activist and a
major figure of the Harlem Renaissance period, alongside Zora Neale
Hurston and Countee Cullen. Young readers can learn about
Langston's beloved writing, including some of his most famous poems
"Dreams" and "The Weary Blues," and his long-lasting legacy in this
middle-grade biography.
The panic-filled summer of 1916, when multiple deadly shark attacks
shocked the nation, is chronicled in this gripping addition to the
New York Times Best-Selling What Was? series. On July 1, 1916,
witnesses watched in horror as twenty-eight-year-old Charles
Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water off
Beach Haven, New Jersey—the first recorded shark attack in
American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be
responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey
Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide
panic that led the White House to declare a “War on Sharks.” In
this illustrated book, which features 16 pages of black-and-white
photographs, readers will learn about the likely culprit (or
culprits) in the attacks—the great white shark and the bull
shark—and how the bloody summer of 1916 would change how people
viewed sharks forever.
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Who Was John Lewis?
Crystal Hubbard, Who Hq; Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
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R545
Discovery Miles 5 450
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Learn about the incredible legacy of civil rights legend and
Georgia congressman John Lewis in this inspiring addition to
the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series. Starting in the
1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights
legend and good friend Martin Luther King Jr. He participated in
many now-historic events, including the 1963 March of Washington,
the Freedom Rides, and the Selma to Montgomery
marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. John continued
his impactful career when he was elected to the House of
Representatives in 1986. He went on to serve seventeen terms until
his death in 2020. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of
Freedom, John Lewis is considered an American hero and an icon of
the civil rights movement. Learn about his life of "good trouble"
in this book for young readers.
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¿Quién fue Celia Cruz? (Paperback)
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who Hq; Illustrated by Jake Murray; Translated by Yanitzia Canetti
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How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic
freedom for Cuban Americans and the "Queen of Salsa"? Find out in
this addition to the Who HQ library! ¿Cómo una niña de clase
trabajadora de Cuba se convirtiĂł en un sĂmbolo de libertad
artĂstica para los cubanoamericanos y en la "Reina de la Salsa"?
¡Descúbrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ!
Although her family and friends know her as Ăšrsula Hilaria Celia
de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia
Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular
as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her
exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love
with her. Celia's talent took her all around the world, including
the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she
wasn't allowed to return to her native country. She and other
Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for
their homeland. Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that
was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the
most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed!
Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Ăšrsula Hilaria Celia de
la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente
como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo
cada vez más popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda
cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus
llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanáticos se enamoraran de
ella. El talento de Celia la llevĂł por todo el mundo, incluido
Estados Unidos. Después de que Fidel Castro llegó al poder en
Cuba, no se le permitiĂł regresar a su paĂs natal. Ella y otros
cubanos exiliados usaron su mĂşsica para expresar su amor por la
patria. Celia subió a lo más alto de las listas musicales en un
género dominado por hombres. Se convirtió en una cantante
galardonada y en la artista latina más popular del siglo XX.
¡Azúcar! ¡Por supuesto!
This unique book investigates the tug-of-war between the free
market economy and authoritative state regulation in Chinese
culture after 1989. Contextualizing close textual readings of
cinematic and television texts, both officially sanctioned and
independently made, Wing Shan Ho illuminates the complex process in
which cultural producers and consumers negotiate with both the
state and the market in articulating new forms of subjectivity. Ho
examines the types of Chinese subjects that the state applauds and
aggrandizes in contrast to those that it condemns and attempts to
eliminate. Her focus on the socialist spirit exposes inherent
contradictions in the current Chinese project of nation-building.
This comparative study shines a harsh light on these cultural
products and on much more: the confluence between commerce and
politics and popular culture, the interaction between state and
individuals in popular culture, and the complexity of
governmentality in an era of globalization.
Discover how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable
artists in the world in this powerful graphic novel written by
award-winning author Terry Blas and illustrated by Ignatz
Award-winning artist Ashanti Fortson. Presenting Who HQ Graphic
Novels: an exciting new addition to the #1 New York Times
Best-Selling Who Was? series! Explore Mexican painter Frida Kahlo's
rise to stardom, as she travels from Mexico to New York City for
her first-ever solo exhibition and sets the art world aflame. A
story of independence, determination, and finding beauty within
one's scars, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse
themselves into the incredible power of one of the greatest artists
of all time—brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid
full-color illustrations that jump off the page.
Documenting the latest statistical data on current problems related
to reproductive health issues in Central and Eastern Europe, this
book explores the reasons for these problems and recommends action
based on the scientific evidence for improving reproductive health.
The main issues covered in the book are: declining standards of
reproductive health care; rising trends in the incidence of
sexually transmitted diseases; low rates of use of modern
contraceptives; high rates of induced abortion; high prevalence of
infertility; and the needs of adolescents with regard to
reproductive health.
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Where Is Jerusalem?
Ellen Morgan, Who Hq; Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
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R572
Discovery Miles 5 720
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Learn all about Jerusalem--a sacred city in the Middle East that
has existed for over five thousand years. From the #1 New York
Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that
tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and
features a fold-out map! In 2005, a group of construction workers
in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking
lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the
tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier
century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a
layer cake of history—more than five thousand years of
complicated history—all of which author Ellen Morgan explains
clearly and objectively in this illustrated book.
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