Relates the experiences of World War II Army nurses, who brought medical skills, courage, and cheer to hospitals throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.
Come out for freedom! Come out now! Power to the people! Gay power to gay people! Come out of the closet before the door is nailed shut!" —Come Out! magazine, November 14, 1969 On the night of June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. They intended to shut the bar down—part of the mayor's order to clean up illegal businesses. The cops didn't expect much trouble, especially not from the gay men and women dancing and socializing at the bar. At that time, most gay people were afraid to expose their homosexuality. They could be arrested for having sex with one another. They could lose their jobs just for being gay. By 1969 a few gay people had started to speak out. They had filed lawsuits and staged peaceful protest marches to call attention to discrimination against homosexuals. But when the police raided the Stonewall, the bar's customers decided to take a stronger stand. They hurled rocks and bricks at the police. They chanted "Gay Power." This uprising gave birth to a new liberation movement. Gay men and women organized, demonstrated for their rights, and celebrated their sexual identities. They opened gay bookstores, held gay dances, and lobbied politicians to change laws that discriminated against them. Most important, they no longer lived their lives in secret. In this riveting story, we'll explore the decades of discrimination and abuse that gay people endured in earlier eras. We’ll also learn how gay people continue to fight for equal rights and recognition.
Grand Ole Opry, here they come--Ellen and her best friend Valery long to be country music singers like the wonderful Marna Marshall, so they decide to write a song and enter Marna's "Rising Star Contest." An ordinary summer vacation turns into something special, as they learn to collaborate and to harmonize in friendship as well as on the stage.
Being a thoroughbred jockey is an exciting and dangerous profession, and the jockeys profiled in this book have proven to be fearless. Legends such as Isaac Murphy and Bill Shoemaker allowed the sport to grow. Today's stars, such as Jerry Bailey and Gary Stevens, have continued to captivate spectators with their fantastic finishes. Also featured are Eddie Arcaro, Steve Cauthen, Angel Cordero, Jr., Pat Day, Kent Desormeaux, and Julie Krone.
NEW AND REVISED EDITIONIn LoveParent, you learn to love with acceptance, guide with care, lead with respect, and release with dignity. You, as the parent, are trying to remember what your children already know: the love within. If you listen to them, instead of forcing them to listen to you, you will again find yourself."LoveParent is a beautiful book and deserves to be widely read. The message is nothing less than superb." Judith Stanton, Editor of "Emmanuel's Book"If you are, or are planning to be, a parent and have misplaced your instruction manual--here it is! Love is all you need. How many times do we need to hear that message? Betsy is a writer with great style and spirit and I highly recommend reading LoveParent as a booster shot when your own spirit is flagging--whether you are a parent or someone's child. Bathsheba Monk, 5 star review on AmazonEven those of us who don't have children of our own will find handy kernels of truth in Ms. Thompson's respectful approach to a broad range of parenting issues in LoveParent.” Trace DeHaven“In LOVEPARENT, I love the emphasis on the idea that being a gifted parent means being kind to oneself and role modeling - not lecturing. This book encourages us to live what matters to us, so that our children will choose wisely for themselves. I especially liked the chapters, Adolescence and Sibling Rivalry.” Peace Baxter“LOVEPARENT is the perfect handbook to remember who we are and why we came here. Our children are born with the innate wisdom we have forgotten. Ms. Thompson clearly and kindly reminds us to allow our children to be our teachers.” Shianna Kuhn“Thank you, Betsy, for the gift of LOVEPARENT.” Joy Poulter“LOVEPARENT encompasses every phase of life from birth… through childhood, mature adult, and is completely inspired by love… This [book] is an invaluable template for all of us.” Nena Girsch"I wish I'd had this book when I was raising my children. My heart has been deeply moved by the message. Recommended reading for any parent or anyone considering parenthood." Melba Burns, Ph.D. author, Romance Your Writer Within and Reawaken Your Passion to Write.Once I started [LOVEPARENT] I couldn't stop until I finished… I wish I had this book when I started having children. Thank you for creating a book based on spiritual truths to help families grow and flourish. Annette KroningerWhat you have to say in LOVEPARENT is, in my opinion, so very healthy! Priscilla ShafferA MUST-read for parents or anyone contemplating parenthood, as well as a valuable guide for everyone. LOVEPARENT offers spiritual insight into why we choose to be here and contains wisdom beyond everyday and obvious perception. The Rev. Hannelore Goodwin, Founder, Circle of MiraclesI have come to appreciate Betsy' writing for the great inspirational stuff that it is. Insightful, chock full of good stuff and well intentioned is the hallmark of this work. I am glad I spent the time with this book. Giovanni GelatiBetsy Otter Thompson has again written a beautiful book, LoveParent; this one about the art of raising children… A great read for anyone… parent or not. Keep up your great work Betsy!Ronnie McIntosh
Come out for freedom! Come out now! Power to the people! Gay power to gay people! Come out of the closet before the door is nailed shut!" —Come Out! magazine, November 14, 1969 On the night of June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. They intended to shut the bar down—part of the mayor's order to clean up illegal businesses. The cops didn't expect much trouble, especially not from the gay men and women dancing and socializing at the bar. At that time, most gay people were afraid to expose their homosexuality. They could be arrested for having sex with one another. They could lose their jobs just for being gay. By 1969 a few gay people had started to speak out. They had filed lawsuits and staged peaceful protest marches to call attention to discrimination against homosexuals. But when the police raided the Stonewall, the bar's customers decided to take a stronger stand. They hurled rocks and bricks at the police. They chanted "Gay Power." This uprising gave birth to a new liberation movement. Gay men and women organized, demonstrated for their rights, and celebrated their sexual identities. They opened gay bookstores, held gay dances, and lobbied politicians to change laws that discriminated against them. Most important, they no longer lived their lives in secret. In this riveting story, we'll explore the decades of discrimination and abuse that gay people endured in earlier eras. We’ll also learn how gay people continue to fight for equal rights and recognition.
Relates the experiences of World War II Army nurses, who brought medical skills, courage, and cheer to hospitals throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.
Croswell Bowen: A WriterÆs Life, a DaughterÆs Portrait is the life story of a journalist who wrote his way through the major events of the mid-twentieth century. While tracing the trajectory of Croswell BowenÆs (1905û71) personal life, his daughter, Betsy Connor Bowen, follows the path left by her father as he wrote about the Wall Street crash of 1929, the Great Depression, World War II, the McCarthy era, the presidency of John F. Kennedy, and the Vietnam War. A riveting account of the life and times of an American journalist, Connor BowenÆs biography of Bowen is a daughterÆs quest to find her father through his work at the intersections of journalism, democracy, and liberalism. BowenÆs life and work were shaped by his conviction that finding the right stories and telling them with the right words could create a better world. He wrote about criminals, poverty, illness, discrimination, and other matters of social injustice. While writing to advance causes he believed in and lending a voice to the less fortunate, he struggled to maintain his marriage and provide for his family. Although he made mistakes in both his professional and personal life, Bowen celebrates his ability, even in failure, to maintain bold moral integrity.
How do you ensure you’re using literacy instruction effectively to meet the needs of all of your students? In this book from Diana and Betsy Sisson, you’ll learn an innovative approach to using the literacy block in a gradual release model that allows you to provide grade-appropriate teaching as well as meaningful, individualized instruction to close the academic gaps of struggling learners and offer accelerated experiences for advanced students. What’s Inside ·Part I of the book lays out the authors’ framework for the Core Block. ·Part II explains how to use the re-envisioned block to integrate the core components of word study, vocabulary development, strategic reading instruction, writers’ craft, and expanded reading opportunities,, ·Part III reveals how to use differentiation, project-based learning, and assessment to prepare students for new literacy demands. ·The appendix provides literacy block schedules, tools for phonics development and morphology study, and correlations to the Common Core. Each chapter includes practical tools and examples, as well as "In Action" boxes show how the ideas look in an authentic classroom.
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