When Canadian journalist Stephanie Williams set out to discover her Russian grandmother’ s long-lost history, what she unearthed was this stunning, sprawling portrait of a life lived on the grand stage of the 20th century. Born in remote Siberia in 1900, Olga Yunter was the youngest of five children. As a teenager during the Revolution, she was a courier and arms-runner for the White Russians. After learning of the execution of her brother at the hands of the Red Army, which drew nearer every day, her father sent her to China with rubies and gold sewn into her petticoats. She would never see her family again. The life of a Russian exile in China meant poverty and fear. But Olga was lucky. She met and married Fred Edney, and gave birth to their daughter, Irina, the author’s mother. But the creeping Japanese occupation and invasion of China forced Olga to flee with Irina to Canada, leaving Fred behind to continue working. For five years she heard almost nothing of her husband, save that he was alive in a Japanese prison camp. At the end of the war she returned to China to find him broken by his internment. The family was driven out of the country for good by the Chinese Revolution in 1949. They settled in Oxford, where Olga and Fred lived out the rest of their days. Drawing on letters, diaries, government documents, and interviews, Stephanie Williams brings to life this gripping historical drama, sweeping in scope and illuminated by the intimate details of one woman’s extraordinary life.
We make thousands of decisions each day, and while most of them are simple and relatively easy, many of us get stuck in the larger, life-altering decisions. This can lead to frustration, anxiety, and confusion. "It would be so much easier if life just came with a road map!" But life doesn't work like that--it's full of twists and turns, the unexpected and the unforeseen. And yet, the uncertainty of life also brings adventure and exploration, surprises and wonder. In Make a Move, pastor and coach Stephanie Williams O'Brien offers practical advice and action steps for moving through the experiments of life. These steps help us narrow down the choices when it seems like the options are endless, and allow us to discern God's leadership in a way we never could while standing still. It's time to move from a disoriented life to a life of direction and intention. It's time to make a move!
Move over Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman—Peacemaker is now on the scene and he’s bringing along more than 100 of the most colorful characters from all corners of the DC multiverse in this officially licensed book. Peacemaker had a long road to the spotlight and he’s not alone. There are dozens of unique, sometimes absurd, and yet truly memorable characters waiting for their chance to shine. Strange and Unsung All-Stars of the DC Multiverse celebrates some of the quirkiest, most compelling, and ready-for-primetime characters from throughout DC’s history. With peculiar powers—from Matter-Eater Lad to Arm-Fall-Off Boy—and one-of-a-kind costumes—from Red Tornado with her red long johns and a cooking pot for a helmet to Blue Snowman with her wintry robotic armor—these characters are truly unforgettable. Dive in and discover your next favorite DC Super Hero or Villain.
Monica Montgomery is an up and coming Attorney in Atlanta. She has her whole life going for her until one day a car accident leaves her blind. Her current love Thomas Johnson treats her as his personal bank while keeping a few hidden secrets of his own. Through the accident she meets Adrian Daughtery, a single Christian man who saves her life and ministers to her soul which leaves a huge question in Monica's. Monica learns about her past, present and future through betrayal, deceit, a broken heart and murder. Monica survives it all and discovers her destiny with the one person who loves her for who she truly is.
Love is less confined than ever, as is our desire to capture it. Engagement photography has become an essential and valuable component of wedding photography for both your clients and your photography business. Successfully booking romantic portrait sessions and providing your couples with creative, playful, and beautiful images can mean a lasting –and lucrative- relationship. Award winning photographer Stephanie Williams shares her approach to engagement photography, including her thoughts on the psychology of shooting and directing couples, current industry trends, and the use of blogs and social media. Discover photography tips on romantic styling, workflow, and branding that will help get your engagement sessions recognized by prospective clients and industry publications. Whether you are an aspiring photographer or established professional, this book is sure to inform and inspire your next photo shoot. Read tips and testimonials from prominent wedding professionals, bloggers, editors and stylists, as well as Stephanie’s actual clients. Learn how to build your brand and get your work published. Improve or refresh your technical skill through practical lighting, equipment, and technique guidance. Diversify the way you interact with clients and style your shoots. Be inspired through gorgeous photographs.
Katherine Anna Morgan a girl with special powers, what happens when you know that you will be found out and you can't do a single thing about it, Delve into Katherine's life and see
This is a fictional tale told from the view points of two sisters as they capture the journeys of Monica, Sade, Kayleen, Lanisha, Armani, and Diamond. Six different women who come together in a therapeutic group setting and shared their tragic tales of love, life and everything in between. We hope that you are captivated and intrigued until the very end. So please, sit back, lay back how ever you get comfortable and enjoy...
Speaking Out of Turn is the first monograph dedicated to the forty-year oeuvre of feminist conceptual artist Lorraine O’Grady. Examining O’Grady’s use of language, both written and spoken, Stephanie Sparling Williams charts the artist’s strategic use of direct address—the dialectic posture her art takes in relationship to its viewers—to trouble the field of vision and claim a voice in the late 1970s through the 1990s, when her voice was seen as “out of turn” in the art world. Speaking Out of Turn situates O’Grady’s significant contributions within the history of American conceptualism and performance art while also attending to the work’s heightened visibility in the contemporary moment, revealing both the marginalization of O’Grady in the past and an urgent need to revisit her art in the present.
Nubia might be queen, but not all Amazons call Themyscira home, which prompts the new monarch to leave Themyscira for the first time in decades to serve her people. Now, as she embarks on her tour through Man’s World to show off the newly established sisterhood, she will be met with joy, distrust, and danger. As she travels to the homes of both the Bana- Mighdall and Esquecida tribes, something lurks in the shadows following her every move. A villain from Nubia’s mysterious past has been waiting for the day the queen would join the outside world again, and they’re ready to make her wish she’d never left paradise!Collects tales from Nubia & the Amazons #1; Nubia: Coronation Special #1; and Nubia: Queen of the Amazons #1-4!
The first light novel in the world of Apple Black, Apple Black Origins shares the never-before-told tale of wild and brave young sorceress Willow Wantmore, powerful rogue sorcerer Gideon Banburi, and their dangerous mission surrounding the legendary Golden Wands, as well as the prejudices faced by fan-favorite Opal Wantmore’s family.
Planeswalkers Karn and Ral Zarek team up to navigate the lonely and often treacherous space between flesh and machine... Meanwhile, a romantic outing featuring Jace and Vraska? The circumstances are less than ideal, however, and even perilous! Between fan-favorite pairings and unexpected, exciting alliances, the stellar creative team of Stephanie Williams (Nubia: Queen of the Amazons), Daniel Warren and Dave Rapoza (Steve Lichman), Alberto Locatelli, Lea Caballero, Arianna Consonni, and Raúl Angulo take readers to unforgettable realms in the Magic Multiverse!
An all-new original story starring Lunella Lafayette (Moon Girl) and her pet dinosaur! Just in time for the debut of her original Disney TV show, Lunella Lafayette, the smartest person in the Marvel Universe gets her own original graphic novel! Set under the backdrop of her vibrant Lower East Side community, this hilarious graphic novel with a diverse cast of characters will be a hit with kids everywhere.
The Black Panther is no longer welcome in Wakanda! What is this proud nation without its king? Prepare to find out as five different fan-favorite Wakandan characters grab the spotlight! First up: Shuri proves there's a reason she too once wielded the power of the Black Panther! Then, M'Baku shows his worth as regent of the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda when an old foe threatens to destroy its future! Erik Killmonger stars in a haunting story of his early days under the thumb of Ulysses Klaw! New hero Tosin must step up and defend his nation when the Abomination attacks! And how far will Okoye go to protect her country? Plus: The "History of the Black Panthers" provides, for the first time anywhere, a definitive overview of every Wakandan who has ever held the mantle! Collecting WAKANDA #1-5.
The adventure continues for the new generation of ponies! The Mane 5 face a challenge from Equestria’s past while learning important lessons about friendship! Hitch gets overwhelmed offering a helping hoof to everypony in town, until he learns it’s okay to say neigh—errr, no in “Hitch’s Dilemma.” Then, in a flashback, everypony struggles to blend into their new life as Sunny struggles to blend…smoothies. It’s harder than it looks when her new best friend, Izzy, uses her magic to make some unexpected changes. But as the great ponies know, friendship is like smoothie ingredients: better together in “The Dreamy Creamy Peanut Butter Starbow!” In the continuation of “The Case of the Missing Unity Crystal,” Sunny, Izzy, Zipp, Pipp, and Hitch must search for clues about Discord’s past if they hope to figure out where he’s hiding the Pegasus Crystal but they haven't been this disconnected since before Equestria was reunified. Our hooves are crossed that this story ends happily ever after! Ride along on stories of fun, friendship, action, and amazement, from writers Celeste Bronfman, Stephanie Williams, and Shauna Grant, joined by artists Amy Mebberson, Robin Easter, and Andy Price. Collects issues #6-10 of the ongoing series.
Nubia has been crowned queen of Themyscira, but the new title also brings challenges. With the unexpected arrival of new Amazons, our hero is forced to reckon with her past and forge a new path forward for her sisters. Little does she know, a great evil grows beneath the island and it’s up to this former guardian of Doom’s Doorway to unite her tribe before paradise is lost forever! Collects Nubia & the Amazons #1-6.
DC Comics proudly presents the first Wonder Woman crossover of its kind, brought to you by the writers behind Wonder Woman, Nubia and the Amazons, and Wonder Girl and some of the best and brightest artists in the industry. This monumental story brings together all the Wonder Woman titles and characters and will change the future of the Amazons forever! Collects Wonder Woman #785-786; Nubia and the Amazons #6; Trial of the Amazons #1-2; and Trial of the Amazons: Wonder Girl #1-2.
Written and illustrated by Stephanie Williams, "That's Nice, Dear." is a humourous picture book about playtime obsessed Zoe, a young girl with a huge toy-box and an even bigger imagination. She persistently attempts to get the attention of her parents with a little help from her friends, including a ferocious t-rex and a cutlass carrying pirate.
Trisha Portman almost has it all. With her good looks, a job at a hot SoHo art gallery, devoted friends, and a handsome lawyer boyfriend, she's one step away from making it big. When a mysterious painting shows up at her gallery, Trisha's ticket to the top may have just arrived. Far from leading her there, however, the painting takes her back to her college days and to James Morales, a man whose artistic brilliance is exceeded only by the lengths he'll go to alienate people. As Trisha steps into James's tormented life, she discovers an unlikely soul mate but soon falls prey to a horrible misfortune. Called Sex and the City with a heart by Oprah author Jacquelyn Mitchard, Enter Sandman explores the tyranny of the superficial, the power of friendship, and the mystery of what people choose to leave behind.
DC celebrates Pride Month with more stories, more characters, and more pride than ever before! This gorgeous hardcover collects for the very first time: -Thirteen thrilling tales spotlighting LGBTQIA+ fan-favorites new and old including Superman (Jon Kent), Nubia, Kid Quick, Connor Hawke, Aquaman (Jackson Hyde), Green Lantern (Jo Mullein), Alysia Yeoh, the Ray, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Batwoman -“Finding Batman,” an autobiographical comic written by the late Kevin Conroy and drawn by J. Bone that details how Kevin’s personal experiences from childhood to Hollywood ultimately informed his universally beloved performance as the iconic voice of Batman -All five parts of Tim Drake’s coming-out story across Batman: Urban Legends #4-6, #10, and DC Pride: Tim Drake Special #1 -An introduction by activist, actress, and real-life superhero Nicole Maines -Gorgeous art from across the complete DC Pride 2022 celebration!
Stephanee Winters is a 36-year-old divorced single mother, of three, who was in an on again off again relationship she describe to her best-friend Clarice Adams: "Addictive like a drug” To further describe her life, well that was actually it!After months of laying around her unclean house and depressing over her ex. Anthony ( Chops) Walkins, who moved to Kentucky and finally ending the sick attraction the two had for good. Stephanee get up and start to put all those painful emotions down on paper then, transformed it all into a book. Little did Stephanee know her book, whimsical descriptions on the heartaches and pains she received and all she went through in that past relationship would transform her into a world renowned motivational speaker. And by putting her past behind Stephanee lands her a new boyfriend Corey Demure. But...And there is always a “BUT”!When all seems to be going so well in her life, her new career Stephanee is excited about and her new man, the ex. Anthony pops back up of course to threaten her peaceful life. The personal lies begin and the emotional roller coaster begins again and if she doesn't pull it together in time this could pull her off course and the heavy pounds of destruction will also pile back on!
One of two debut installments in a new children's series, a guide for young cooks between the ages of eight and eleven provides kid-friendly recipes ranging from favorite classics to more adventurous dishes, including macaroni and cheese, chicken noodle soup, and quesadillas.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) goals have traditionally been seen as either an effort to be managed by the administration, or as something a faculty member could choose--or not--to focus on. In the twenty-first century, EDI goals are increasingly front and center across disciplines as educators prepare students for success in a diverse world. It is in this milieu, that this book was written. Each chapter in this book is designed for use by instructors and administrators in higher education who believe that the goals of EDI should be integrated into the classroom experience. The chapters are grouped around five central themes that challenge the structure of a traditional classroom in order to promote goals related to EDI: faculty collaboration, creative approaches to faculty and student resistance to EDI goals, institution-wide initiatives, community engagement, and the use of first-person autobiography and storytelling in the classroom.
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