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Sunday You Learn How to Box

By: Bil Wright

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Strength and resilience fuel an urban teen’s fight for survival in this acclaimed novel from Bil Wright that “delivers a knock-out punch” (Venus Magazine). Fourteen-year-old Louis Bowman lives in a boxing ring—a housing project circa 1968—and is fighting “just to get to the end of the round.” Sharing the ring is his mother, Jeanette Stamps, a ferociously stubborn woman battling for her own dreams to be realized; his stepfather, Ben Stamps, the would-be savior, who becomes the sparring partner to them both; and the enigmatic Ray Anthony Robinson, the neighborhood “hoodlum” in purple polyester pants, who sets young Louis’s heart spinning with the first stirrings of sexual longing. Bil Wright deftly evokes an unrelenting world with quirky humor and a clear-eyed perspective in this “deeply felt coming-of-age novel” that “reads like the best of memoirs” (School Library Journal).

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Simon and Schuster

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1442474769

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9781442474765

When the Black Girl Sings

By: Bil Wright

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When the Black Girl Sings

By: Bil Wright

Lahni Schuler is an African American, and her adoptive parents are white. When she finds out her parents are separating, Lahni finds solace singing in a church choir, which gives her the confidence to compete in her school's vocal competition.

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Sunday You Learn How to Box

By: Bil Wright

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Sunday You Learn How to Box

By: Bil Wright

An unforgettable portrait of fourteen-year-old Louis Bowman in a boxing ring- a housing project circa 1968- fighting "just to get to the end of the round." Sharing the ring is his mother, Jeanette Stamps, a ferociously stubborn woman battling for her own dreams to be realized; his stepfather, Ben Stamps, the would-be savior, who becomes the sparring partner to them both; and the enigmatic Ray Anthony Robinson, the neighborhood "hoodlum" in purple polyester pants, who sets young Louis's heart spinning with the first stirrings of sexual longing. Blending quirky humor and clear-eyed unsentimentality, Bil Wright deftly evokes an unrelenting world with lyricism and passion.

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Simon and Schuster

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1442474742

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9781442474741

When the Black Girl Sings

By: Bil Wright

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When the Black Girl Sings

By: Bil Wright

In this moving young adult novel, acclaimed author Bil Wright tells the story of one girl’s search to find a home where she truly belongs. Lahni Schuler is the only black student at her private prep school. She’s also the adopted child of two loving, but white, parents who are on the road to divorce. Struggling to comfort her mother and angry with her dad, Lahni feels more and more alone. But when Lahni and her mother attend a local church one Sunday, Lahni hears the amazing gospel choir, and her life takes an unexpected turn. It so happens that one of Lahni’s teachers, Mr. Faringhelli, has nominated her for a talent competition, and she is expected to perform a song in front of the whole school. Lahni decides to join the church choir to help her become a better singer. But what starts out as a way to practice singing becomes a place of belonging and a means for Lahni to discover her own identity.

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Simon and Schuster

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143916410X

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9781439164105

One Foot in Love

A Novel

By: Bil Wright

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One Foot in Love

A Novel

By: Bil Wright

Small in number yet formidable in spirit, the Leave Him and Live Sisterhood adopts a recent widow, challenging everything she knows about life and loving. Rowtina Washington is devastated when her adoring husband, Turtle, is killed in a tragic accident. When his ghost begins to appear to her, she delights in the opportunity to rekindle the passion they had. But then Turtle's visits stop abruptly. Confused and desperate for answers, Rowtina is convinced to join the feisty and irrepressible Leave Him and Live Sisterhood, a tiny band of women who vary in age, race, and life experience. Osceola McQueen conceived the group, as she says, to "grab a hold of your sister till she can see the road." Lucy Antiglione is a waitress-warrior fighting off a punch-happy husband, while Egyptia Nelson is happiest on her way to the altar. And then there is Nelda Battey, sharp tongued and irreverent, who lives by her own definition of what it means to be a woman. This tender yet humorous page-turner shines a light on the faith, optimism, and romantic possibilities that inspire and sustain us all.

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226

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Simon and Schuster

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1451603886

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9781451603880

Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy

By: Bil Wright

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Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy

By: Bil Wright

Sixteen-year-old Carlos Duarte is on the verge of realizing his dream of becoming a famous make-up artist, but first he must face his jealous boss at a Macy's cosmetics counter, his sister's abusive boyfriend, and his crush on a punk-rocker classmate.

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Simon and Schuster

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1416940049

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9781416940043

Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy

By: Bil Wright

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Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy

By: Bil Wright

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One Foot in Love

A Novel

By: Bil Wright

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A Novel

By: Bil Wright

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Uncloudy Days

The Gospel Music Encyclopedia

By: Bil Carpenter

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Uncloudy Days

The Gospel Music Encyclopedia

By: Bil Carpenter

The first true gospel music encyclopedia, Uncloudy Days explores the artists who profoundly influenced early rock 'n' roll and soul music and provided inspiration for millions of the faithful."--BOOK JACKET.

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532

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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0879308419

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9780879308414

Westering Man

The Life of Joseph Walker

By: Bil Gilbert

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Westering Man

The Life of Joseph Walker

By: Bil Gilbert

Reprint. Originally published: New York: Atheneum, 1983.

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356

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806119349

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9780806119342

The Student-centered Classroom Handbook: Secondary social studies

By: Bil Johnson

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The Student-centered Classroom Handbook: Secondary social studies

By: Bil Johnson

First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Eye On Education

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1930556497

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9781930556492

Natural Coincidence

The Trip from Kalamazoo

By: Bil Gilbert

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Natural Coincidence

The Trip from Kalamazoo

By: Bil Gilbert

Bil Gilbert is one of America's most preeminent and popular essayists and nature writers. If you've ever opened a copy of Smithsonian, Audubon, or Sports Illustrated magazines, you've likely come across an article by Gilbert. In the past four decades, more than 350 of his articles and essays have appeared in places ranging from Esquire to the New York Times. Natural Coincidence collects some of Bil Gilbert's finest writing, covering a diverse range of subjects that include investigations of the biology of Tasmanian devils, the lives and loves of snapping turtles, and an appreciation of the intelligence of crows. Perfectly suiting this eclectic choice of angles is Gilbert's unique writing style, a blend of unprepossessing erudition, wit, and honesty that has been compared to Aldo Leopold's Sand County Almanac. The collection opens with a memoir of a childhood Christmas in western Michigan, before Gilbert's fascination with the natural world drew him to more exotic locales like Tasmania, Alaska, Nova Scotia, and Manhattan to write about such topics as the javelina, bigfoot, buffalo, and ringtails. "More than 50 years ago," writes Gilbert, "without a clear notion about why or where I was going, I set off on a trip from Kalamazoo, Michigan. I am still traveling toward an unknown destination. But along the way, much more for reasons of good luck than thoughtful planning, I have met many wonderful beings and happenings. The essays appearing in Natural Coincidence represent an attempt to describe some of these wonders. I like to think, or at least pretend, that the inspiration for and theme of this book is gratitude.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472025465

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9780472025466

All Around the Zodiac

Exploring Astrology's Twelve Signs

By: Bil Tierney

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All Around the Zodiac

Exploring Astrology's Twelve Signs

By: Bil Tierney

All Around the Zodiac provides a revealing, up-to-date look at the astrological signs, from Aries to Pises, a deeper understanding of how each sign motivates you to grow and evolve in consciousness. Learn to assess the psychological strengths of any sign emphasized in your birth chart. -- from Publisher.

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Llewellyn Worldwide

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0738701114

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9780738701110

Leadership Lessons of Ulysses S. Grant

Tips, Tactics, and Strategies for Leaders and Managers

By: Bil Holton

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Leadership Lessons of Ulysses S. Grant

Tips, Tactics, and Strategies for Leaders and Managers

By: Bil Holton

This book discusses the strategies, tactics, philosophies, and attitudes of Ulysses S. Grant and draws implications to today's leadership community.

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Gramercy

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051716180X

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9780517161807

One Foot in Love

By: Bil Wright

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One Foot in Love

By: Bil Wright

When her husband "Turtle" suddenly dies, Rowtina Washington is shattered. She finds comfort when Turtle's spirit visits her, but then the visits suddenly stop. Thankfully, Rowtina can lean on the Leave Him and Live Sisterhood, a group of women who help her understand that grief can be overcome, and that there's always a chance for a happy ending.

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0739442090

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Book's by Bil Wright

Sunday You Learn How to Box

Sunday You Learn How to Box

When the Black Girl Sings

When the Black Girl Sings

Sunday You Learn How to Box

Sunday You Learn How to Box

When the Black Girl Sings

When the Black Girl Sings

One Foot in Love

One Foot in Love

Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy

Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy

Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy

Putting Makeup on the Fat Boy

One Foot in Love

One Foot in Love

Uncloudy Days

Uncloudy Days

Westering Man

Westering Man

The Student-centered Classroom Handbook: Secondary social studies

The Student-centered Classroom Handbook: Secondary social studies

Natural Coincidence

Natural Coincidence

All Around the Zodiac

All Around the Zodiac

Leadership Lessons of Ulysses S. Grant

Leadership Lessons of Ulysses S. Grant

One Foot in Love

One Foot in Love

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