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Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books about Boys

By: Black Books Galore!,Donna Rand,Toni Trent Parker

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Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books about Boys

By: Black Books Galore!,Donna Rand,Toni Trent Parker

A Treasury of Hundreds of Books that Help Boys Grow and Flourish "Images-strong, proud and happy, brave, and now also humorous . . . what a joy it is to see black faces of all shades in our children's books."-Doug E. Doug, Actor, The Bill Cosby Show "As a child . . . I wish there had been more books that reflected my world and my interests."-Earl G. Graves, Chairman, Publisher, and CEO, Black Enterprise magazine How do you know which books are the best for boys at every age? Now, two of the mothers who founded the esteemed Black Books Galore!-the nation's leading organizer of African American children's book festivals-and the authors of the highly acclaimed Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books, share their expert advice. Let BBG! help you open the door to a wonderful world of reading for the boys in your life. Invaluable for parents, teachers, and librarians, this easy-to-use, delightfully illustrated reference guide features: * Quick, lively descriptions of over 350 books * Hundreds of young black heroes and positive role models * Reflections from kids, famous authors, illustrators, and public figures about their favorite childhood books * Easy-to-find listings organized by age level and indexed by title, topic, author, and illustrator * Recommended reading for parents of boys "This is a great resource that fills a tremendous need. It should be on parents' shelves at home as well as in every school."-Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Harvard Medical School, on Black Books Galore! Guide to Great African American Children's Books

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471437182

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9780471437185

His Father's Son

By: Tony Black

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His Father's Son

By: Tony Black

Australia is the Lucky Country, and Joey Driscol knows it. It's a far cry from his native Ireland, but he believes this is the place he and his wife Shauna can make a new life and forget the troubles of the past. For a time, they do just that, and soon welcome their son Marti into the family. But as the years pass, this new life thousands of miles from the Old Country comes under threat. Joey's wife has been struggling with demons of her own, their marriage is on the rocks and suddenly, Shauna disappears and takes Marti with her. Joey is beside himself, with no clues about where they are, with both his childhood sweetheart and his son - his pride and joy - now missing. Then, when Joey gets word that his wife and son have returned to Ireland, he knows that he'll now have to do the same if he ever wants to see them again. And he also knows that he'll finally have to confront the ghosts of his past that he's been running from for years. His Father's Son is a touching and beautiful story of a family struggling to come to terms with their past, their present and an uncertain future. REVIEWS "A beautiful, powerful tale to move the hardest heart." THE SUN "Black put his heart and soul into this, and the very personal, cathartic nature of the novel makes it a hard one to put down." THE HERALD "The book is set in the late 1970s but the language is a timeless [Irish] brogue that seeps out of the dialogue and internal monologues to colour the narrative emerald green." THE GUARDIAN "Heartfelt and incredibly moving, the sins of the fathers are confronted in a narrative that seethes with raw, blistering emotions." THE DAILY RECORD "This is a tale of father and son, man and wife, and how a journey to be reunited can mean rediscovering part of yourself that was buried long ago - and Black tells it perfectly." SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY "A thought-provoking novel about family and roots ... always compelling and deftly draws the reader into the world of childhood and its life-long impact." THE PRESS & JOURNAL "Beautifully written, threaded through with poignant humour and cross-generational angst, Black gets to the beating heart of what makes families tick and the burdens and baggage they inherit." LANCASHIRE EVENING POST "A moving and evocative tale, a heartfelt examination of the bond between fathers and sons, and about the baggage one generation passes on to the next." DOUG JOHNSTONE, author of Gone Again "Soulful and stunningly written, this reads like a future classic." LISA JEWELL

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Black & White Publishing

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1845027272

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9781845027278

A Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Box Set

Books 1-5

By: M.P. Black

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A Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Box Set

Books 1-5

By: M.P. Black

Ditching her fiancé at the altar, Alice Hartford bolts to her childhood hometown to reconnect with the last, happy remnant of her past: her mom's old bookstore. But when a murder happens, Alice must put her detective skills to the test — ultimately giving her a chance at a fresh start, with new friends. Join Alice in books 1-5 of the Wonderland Books Cozy Mystery Series for feel-good cozy mysteries that one reader calls "jam packed with good mystery, themes of friendship, self love and looking out for yourself and community." What readers say about M.P. Black's books: ★★★★★ "If you enjoy mysteries, this is a must-read!" ★★★★★ "A great adventure, looking forward to reading more from this author." ★★★★★ "The story unfolded straight away and I wanted to get to know all the people.

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MP Black Media

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8794457344

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9788794457347

Doctor Who: Lights Out: Twelfth Doctor

Twelfth Doctor

By: Holly Black

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Doctor Who: Lights Out: Twelfth Doctor

Twelfth Doctor

By: Holly Black

As the newly-regenerated Twelfth Doctor arrives on our TV screens, Puffin are publishing the twelfth instalment in its sensational series of Doctor Who eShorts! With 11 previous stories by some of the most exciting names in children's fiction, this Twelfth Doctor ebook is written by bestselling US author Holly Black.

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Penguin UK

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0141354992

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9780141354996

Doctor Who: 12 Doctors 12 Stories

By: Malorie Blackman,Holly Black,Neil Gaiman,Derek Landy,Charlie Higson,Alex Scarrow,Richelle Mead,Patrick Ness,Philip Reeve,Marcus Sedgwick,Michael Scott,Eoin Colfer

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Doctor Who: 12 Doctors 12 Stories

By: Malorie Blackman,Holly Black,Neil Gaiman,Derek Landy,Charlie Higson,Alex Scarrow,Richelle Mead,Patrick Ness,Philip Reeve,Marcus Sedgwick,Michael Scott,Eoin Colfer

Twelve bestselling authors, twelve Doctors, twelve brilliant adventures in time and space for all Doctor Who fans! This collection features all twelve original Doctor Who eshort stories, covering each of the twelve Doctors and written by a selection of wonderful children's authors.

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499

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Penguin UK

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1405924128

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9781405924122

The Politics of James Bond

From Fleming's Novels to the Big Screen

By: Jeremy Black

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The Politics of James Bond

From Fleming's Novels to the Big Screen

By: Jeremy Black

The adventures and antics of James Bond have provided the world with many of the most gripping story lines of the last half-century. Fleming?s novels were bestsellers in their day, and the Bond films have been even more popular, becoming the most enduring and successful film franchise in history. By some estimates, half of the world?s population has seen a James Bond movie. A fascinating and accessible account of this global phenomenon, The Politics of James Bond uses the plots and characterizations in the novels and the blockbuster films to place Bond in a historical, cultural, and political context. ø Jeremy Black charts and explores how the settings and the dynamics of the Bond adventures have changed over time in response to shifts in the real-world environment in which the fictional Bond operates. Sex, race, class, and violence are each important factors, as Agent 007 evolves from Cold War warrior to foe of SPECTRE and eventually to world defender pitted against megalomaniacal foes. The development of Bond, his leading ladies, and the major plots all shed light on world political attitudes and reflect elements of the real espionage history of the period. This analysis of Bond?s world and his lasting legacy offers an insightful look at both cultural history and popular entertainment.

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U of Nebraska Press

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080326240X

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9780803262409

A President Like No Other

Donald J. Trump and the Restoring of America

By: Conrad Black

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A President Like No Other

Donald J. Trump and the Restoring of America

By: Conrad Black

Conrad Black, bestselling author of Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Champion of Freedom, Richard M. Nixon: A Life in Full, and Flight of the Eagle: America’s Rise from Colonial Upstart to the World’s Superpower, turns his attention to his friend President Donald J. Trump and provides the most intriguing and significant, but certainly not uncritical, analysis yet of Trump's political rise. Ambitious in intellectual scope, contrarian in many of its opinions, and admirably concise, this is surely set to be one of the most provocative political books you are likely to read this year.

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Encounter Books

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1641771070

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9781641771078

MTV Europe

By: Lauren Berger,Naomi Black,Valerie Conners,Ari Cohen,Christi Daugherty,Taryn Firkser,Fernando Gayesky,Kitty Hall,Sylvie Hogg,Andre Legaspi,Clare O?Connor,Hana Mastrini,John Moretti,Jennifer Reilly,Colleen Taylor

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MTV Europe

Get the inside scoop on the hottest cities and destinations in Europe. From celeb-studded nightclubs in London to scuba-diving off Croatia, MTV Europe shows you where you want to be, with choices for every budget to help you travel the way you want to. Alternative accommodations, cheap eats, great clubs and bars, world-class museums, and offbeat attractions—you’ll find them all in MTV Europe. Check out a free podcast featuring authors of MTV Europe talking about their travels in Europe.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0764584995

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9780764584992

Black Excel African American Student's College Guide

Your One-Stop Resource for Choosing the Right College, Getting In, and Paying the Bill

By: Isaac Black

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Black Excel African American Student's College Guide

Your One-Stop Resource for Choosing the Right College, Getting In, and Paying the Bill

By: Isaac Black

Your One-Step Resource for Choosing the Right College, Getting in and Paying the Bill * Inside tips on admissions * Profiles of 100 top colleges * Hundreds of scholarship sources How do you pick the right college? Can you get in? And if you get in, how will you pay for it? Choosing a college is the most important--and daunting--decision facing today's high school students. Unfortunately, when it comes time to narrow down the choices and throw the perfect admissions punch, young people are often left to navigate the tricky admissions process on their own. Now, from the nation's top African American college guidance service, comes help at last--a comprehensive, one-stop guide to finding the right college, getting in, paying the bill, and much more. With insider tips on the entire admissions process, including advice on choosing a school, getting into the elite colleges, writing a powerful essay, preparing for the SATs, and packaging the application, the book shows students how to package themselves. No wonder college counselors nationwide look to Black Excel for resource materials. A one-of-a-kind manual for success, African American Student's College Guide also provides: * In-depth profiles of the top 100 colleges for African American students * Black Excel's exclusive list of hundreds of scholarships * The "Get-the-Money Guide" * Extraordinary sample essays * Invaluable Internet resources Whether you're a superstar student shooting for the Ivy League or a high school underachiever who needs a "second chance," African American Student's College Guide will give you that much-needed edge-including the "real rules," insider's tips, and how to beat the admissions odds. BLACK EXCEL: THE COLLEGE HELP NETWORK is the nation's premier college help service for African Americans. Founded in 1988, it has garnered continuous praise for its personal counseling services, information packets, and its award-winning web site

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Turner Publishing Company

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0470310383

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9780470310380

Descendant

The Complete Nikki Glass Series

By: Jenna Black

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Descendant

The Complete Nikki Glass Series

By: Jenna Black

For Immortal Huntress and cunning private investigator Nikki Glass, vengeance trumps all in this complete collection of acclaimed author Jenna Black's addictive urban fantasy series! The omnibus edition of all four Descendant novels, as well as the e-novella Pros and Cons that takes place between the events of Deadly Descendant and Rogue Descendant, is a must-have for all urban fantasy fans.

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Simon and Schuster

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1476700125

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9781476700120

Dark Descendant

By: Jenna Black

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Dark Descendant

By: Jenna Black

From the acclaimed author of the Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist books comes the gripping first novel in a new series about a private eye who discovers, to her surprise, that she’s an immortal huntress. Nikki Glass can track down any man. But when her latest client turns out to be a true descendant of Hades, Nikki now discovers she can’t die. . . . Crazy as it sounds, Nikki’s manhunting skills are literally god-given. She’s a living, breathing descendant of Artemis who has stepped right into a trap set by the children of the gods. Nikki’s new “friends” include a descendant of Eros, who uses sex as a weapon; a descendant of Loki, whose tricks are no laughing matter; and a half-mad descendant of Kali who thinks she’s a spy. But most powerful of all are the Olympians, a rival clan of immortals seeking to destroy all Descendants who refuse to bow down to them. In the eternal battle of good god/bad god, Nikki would make a divine weapon. But if they think she’ll surrender without a fight, the gods must be crazy. . . .

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Simon and Schuster

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1451606893

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9781451606898

Every Kind of Wicked

By: Lisa Black

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Every Kind of Wicked

By: Lisa Black

In this mesmerizing new novel from bestselling author Lisa Black, the discovery of a young man’s corpse leads forensics expert Maggie Gardiner and Cleveland detective Jack Renner into a dark and dangerous web of lies . . . Life and death have brought Maggie Gardiner full circle, back to the Erie Street Cemetery where she first entered Jack Renner’s orbit. Eight months ago, she learned what Jack would do in the name of justice. More unsettling still, she discovered how far she would go to cover his tracks. Now a young man sprawls atop a snowy grave, his heart shredded by a single wound. A key card in the victim’s wallet leads to the local university’s student housing—and to a grieving girlfriend with an unsettling agenda. Maggie’s struggle to appease her conscience is complicated by her ex-husband, Rick, who’s convinced that Jack is connected to a series of vigilante killings. Also a homicide detective, Rick investigates what seems like a routine overdose on Cleveland’s West Side; but here, too, the appearance belies a deeper truth. Rick’s case and Jack’s merge onto the trail of a shadowy, pill-pushing physician who is everywhere and nowhere at once, while Maggie and Jack uncover a massive financial shakedown hiding in plain sight. And when Rick’s bloody fingerprint is found at another murder scene, Maggie’s world comes undone in a violent, irreversible torrent of events . . .

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Kensington Books

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149672240X

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9781496722409

Fighters in the Blood

The Story of a Spitfire Pilot - And the Son Who Followed in His Footsteps

By: Black' Robertson

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Fighters in the Blood

The Story of a Spitfire Pilot - And the Son Who Followed in His Footsteps

By: Black' Robertson

As this fascinating memoir unfolds, moving backwards and forwards through time, two parallel stories emerge: one of a Second World War Spitfire ace whose flying career comes to a premature end when hes shot down and loses an eye, the other of his progeny, a second generation fighter pilot who eventually reaches the rank of air marshal. The narrative is unique in its use of two separate and distinct voices. The authors own reminiscences are interwoven with those his father recorded more than thirty years ago, embellished by extracts from some 300 of his wartime letters. Intensely personal and revealing, controversial too at times, this account is above all about people, not least those with whom the author flew while serving with the USAF a tour marked by tragedy; that said, they proved altogether more friendly than the P-38 pilots who twice attacked his father in North Africa! A daughter with dual citizenship subsequently helped him sustain his links with the US, both while serving and afterwards in business. The irony is that the son spent a lifetime training for the ultimate examination one that despite strictly limited preparation his father passed with flying colors. To Black Robertsons eternal regret he was never able to put his own training to the test. His father, Robbie, was awarded the DFC and retired as a flight lieutenant after five years or so. He himself served for nearly thirty-six years, earned a Queens Commendation, an OBE and CBE and served as an ADC to HM The Queen. But after reaching almost the top of the RAF tree, in one important sense he retired unfulfilled; his mettle was never tested under fire. Anyone interested to know more about flying, about the RAF, about leadership, about character even, need look no further than this beautifully crafted, immensely readable account.

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Air World

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1526784890

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9781526784896

In the Red Dress

Addictions, Relationships, and Spirituality in my Bipolar World

By: Rebecca Black

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In the Red Dress

Addictions, Relationships, and Spirituality in my Bipolar World

By: Rebecca Black

In the Red Dress: Addictions, Relationships, and Spirituality in my Bipolar World is the author's story of her hectic and unstable personal life living with untreated bipolar disease and how spirituality helped her conquer addictions and mend relationships. Addictions abound and relationships suffer when friends and family with multiple mental health disorders get together. The negative and positive consequences of their outrageous behaviors are described in seventy poems and multiple life experience narratives in this memoir highlighting the interactions among characters with untreated mental health issues. Joy and grief resonate in the narratives and in the serious and playful poetry. Hypomania and depression, friends and enemies at the same time, compete for the author's thoughts, actions, and ultimately the behaviors which led to addiction, abortion, adultery, avarice, anger, angst, ambition, and attitude. Survival and stability came with prayer and worship as the author experienced the power of spirituality in healing. Now, with eyes open and battle wounds healing, normalcy prevails, and character rebuilds.

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Covenant Books, Inc.

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9798893090017

Poems and Songs

By: James Black Cameron

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Poems and Songs

By: James Black Cameron

Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.

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194

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385544246

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9783385544246

Ghost, Thunderbolt, and Wizard

Mosby, Morgan, and Forrest in the Civil War

By: Robert W. Black

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Ghost, Thunderbolt, and Wizard

Mosby, Morgan, and Forrest in the Civil War

By: Robert W. Black

Noted Ranger historian Robert W. Black turns his attention to a trio of the Confederacy's--and America's--most infamous raiders and cavalrymen: John Singleton Mosby, John Hunt Morgan, and Nathan Bedford Forrest. Combining speed, mobility, and boldness, these three soldiers struck critical blows against the Union during the Civil War, including Morgan's notorious 1863 raid that penetrated farther north than any other uniformed Confederate force. While not overlooking their flaws, Black believes these men revolutionized warfare and sees them as forerunners of the Rangers and Special Forces of the modern era.

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393

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Stackpole Books

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081174955X

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9780811749558

The Complete Family Guide to College Financial Aid

By: Richard Black

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The Complete Family Guide to College Financial Aid

By: Richard Black

This up-to-date, comprehensive book painlessly guides parents, their college-bound children, and returning students through the financial aid maze, listing important deadlines, addresses and forms, as well as the means of securing all of the financial aid for which they are eligible to meet college costs.

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Perigee Trade

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0399521585

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9780399521584

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