More Than Sunny

2021-05-11 Juvenile Fiction

Author : Shelley Johannes
Release : 2021-05-11
Genre : Juvenile Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 148/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book More Than Sunny written by Shelley Johannes. This book was released on 2021-05-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rain or shine, two siblings always find the silver lining in this joyful, shining picture-book debut Is there anything better than a sunny day? How about a day that’s sunny . . . and birdy? Or breezy and buzzy? Blue and wishy? Cloudy and fishy? In this enchanting, buoyant picture-book debut from Shelley Johannes, a pair of siblings find the bright side during all the seasons of a year—bringing optimism, curiosity, and wonder to each situation they encounter, no matter the weather.

More Than Words

2019-09-20 Religion

Author : Hannah Dunnett
Release : 2019-09-20
Genre : Religion
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 688/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book More Than Words written by Hannah Dunnett. This book was released on 2019-09-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

My Ideal Bookshelf

2012-11-13 Literary Collections

Author : Thessaly La Force
Release : 2012-11-13
Genre : Literary Collections
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Book Rating : 002/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book My Ideal Bookshelf written by Thessaly La Force. This book was released on 2012-11-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.

More Than Words Can Say

1998-11-05 Biography & Autobiography

Author : Marv Goldberg
Release : 1998-11-05
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 723/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book More Than Words Can Say written by Marv Goldberg. This book was released on 1998-11-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Ink Spots is a rags-to-riches story beloved in American mythology. The success of the Ink Spots inspired many others to attempt (some merely mimicking) their popular and musical success. They were, without question, the most influential black vocal group of the 1940s, and one of the earliest to sing "sweet ballads," which they elevated to an art form (although an increasingly formulaic one). Goldberg gets behind the streamers and glitter of the Ink Spots and the publicity machines of record labels, and provides the story of the group's creation, its music, and its monumental impact on the course of American music. More Than Words Can Say uncovers the mythos and origins of the Ink Spots, from the dramatic stories of finding the band name, to the dozens of individuals who still claim to be original members of the group. Goldberg interviews some of the singers, musicians, and arrangers associated with the original Ink Spots who provide invaluable first-hand accounts of the group. The book discusses the musical environment of the Ink Spots, including the ASCAP/BMI War, gas rationing, War of the Record Speeds, vinyl shortages, and all the lawsuits. Additionally, Goldberg has searched tirelessly through Billboard magazine and theater reviews to get a sense of the Ink Spots' contemporary reception. Also included is a bibliography of sources and a complete alphabetical listing of Ink Spots recordings released on Decca or Victor labels. A fascinating story filled with excellently researched information and exciting anecdotes, Goldberg's text brings out the "authentic" story of the Ink Spots, from their origins in the early 1930s through the tumultuous recording world of 1940s and 1950s America.

There Are No Accidents

2023-02-28 Medical

Author : Jessie Singer
Release : 2023-02-28
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 689/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book There Are No Accidents written by Jessie Singer. This book was released on 2023-02-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journalist recounts the surprising history of accidents and reveals how they’ve come to define all that’s wrong with America. We hear it all the time: “Sorry, it was just an accident.” And we’ve been deeply conditioned to just accept that explanation and move on. But as Jessie Singer argues convincingly: There are no such things as accidents. The vast majority of mishaps are not random but predictable and preventable. Singer uncovers just how the term “accident” itself protects those in power and leaves the most vulnerable in harm’s way, preventing investigations, pushing off debts, blaming the victims, diluting anger, and even sparking empathy for the perpetrators. As the rate of accidental death skyrockets in America, the poor and people of color end up bearing the brunt of the violence and blame, while the powerful use the excuse of the “accident” to avoid consequences for their actions. Born of the death of her best friend, and the killer who insisted it was an accident, this book is a moving investigation of the sort of tragedies that are all too common, and all too commonly ignored. In this revelatory book, Singer tracks accidental death in America from turn of the century factories and coal mines to today’s urban highways, rural hospitals, and Superfund sites. Drawing connections between traffic accidents, accidental opioid overdoses, and accidental oil spills, Singer proves that what we call accidents are hardly random. Rather, who lives and dies by an accident in America is defined by money and power. She also presents a variety of actions we can take as individuals and as a society to stem the tide of “accidents”—saving lives and holding the guilty to account.

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