5/24/2023 0 Comments Virgin Soul by Judy Juanita![]() ![]() The novel has four sections: Freshman, sophomore, Junior, Senior. As she reports for the college newspaper on the black power movement, her own activism is sparked and eventually leads her to make a life-changing decision. She begins as a reporter for the school newspaper and narrates her story with a trained journalist’s ear for dialogue and gritty details. A smart young African American on the cusp of revolution at Oakland City College in 1964, Geniece meets many activists and intellectuals. At first meet, Geniece sounds like a typical young woman off to college, meeting her first boyfriend, losing her virginity, building new friendships, questioning her ideals, and juggling her busy schedule with a part–time job. ![]() Virgin Soul focuses on the college years of Geniece Hightower - “Niecy” to the aunts and uncles who raised her. Written in first-person point of view, Virgin Soul is the semi-autobiographical tale of a young woman's struggle for identity and purpose during one of the most politically and racially charged eras of American history. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Silverstein's assured style and strength of personality enabled him to pull off the rare trick of writing more than one classic - classics not only inflicted on children by nostalgic parents, but loved by children themselves. Silverstein's illustrated verses, combining his singular voice and instinct for whimsy with the slightest, mostly buried hint of a mean streak. Inscribed later printing of Silverstein's beloved second collection of children's poetry. ![]() Inventory No: 16080552.Ĭondition: Fine in fine jacket. Of course you would sell your sister, who wouldn't want to get rid of 'This crying and spying young sister for sale?' Shel Silverstein's work is full of children who eat whales, who can kick footballs from here to Afghanistan, who know that thumb sucked thumbs taste the sweetest, and can't go to school because their brains have shrunk. Think Spike Milligan meets Edward Lear: it's nonsense poetry that makes perfect sense. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Shel Silverstein is one of America's best loved poets, whose work is read by every child in the USA but is almost unknown in the UK. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. ![]() More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. *** CONDITION: This book is in fine condition. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Marion Boyars, UK, 2003. ![]() ![]() ![]() Therefore, they begin to make positive choices that support their health and well-being. It also helps them develop a better decision-making process. Scientists have found that MI is successful in raising self-esteem and self-confidence for teens.įurthermore, Motivational Interviewing helps teens reach their personal goals. A core principle of MI is that individuals are more likely to accept and act on opinions that they voice themselves.Īdditionally, that’s why it can be particularly helpful for teenagers, as teens tend to resist suggestions from others about how to behave. That’s an element of human nature that helps explain why Motivational Interviewing works. Not because someone else thinks they should do it. Are you more likely to do something if someone else tells you to? Or if it’s your own idea? Hence, most people are inspired to make a change when they personally believe it’s important. The benefits of Motivational Interviewing (MI) are vast, especially for teens. ![]() 5/24/2023 0 Comments Rise to the Sun by Leah Johnson![]() Olivia and Toni will find that they need each other, and music, more than they ever could have imagined. As they work together, the festival becomes so much more complicated than they bargained for. When the two arrive at Farmland, the last thing they expect is to realize that they’ll need to join forces in order to get what they’re searching for out of the weekend. ![]() Unsure about who she wants to become and still reeling in the wake of the loss of her musician-turned-roadie father, she’s heading back to the music festival that changed his life in hopes that following in his footsteps will help her find her own way forward. Toni is one week away from starting college, and it’s the last place she wants to be. A crush-free weekend at Farmland Music and Arts Festival with her best friend is just what she needs to get her mind off the senior year that awaits her. ![]() ![]() But after the fallout from her last breakup has left her an outcast at school and at home, she’s determined to turn over a new leaf. ![]() From the author of You Should See Me in a Crown, Leah Johnson delivers a stunning novel about being brave enough to be true to yourself, and learning to find joy even when times are unimaginably dark. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Gosh darn that Lucy Score! She really knows how to pluck my heartstrings. Things We Never Got Over was one of my favorite books of last year, and while it’s still in a league of its own, Things We Hide From the Light is highly enjoyable. And once Nash decides to make Lina his, he’s not about to be dissuaded…even if it means facing the danger that nearly killed him. But Knockemout has a way of getting under people’s skin. Once she gets what she’s after, she has no intention of sticking around. A relationship with a man who expects her to plant roots? No freaking way. ![]() ![]() A hot, short-term fling with a local cop? Absolutely. Too bad Lina’s got secrets of her own, and if Nash finds out the real reason she’s in town, he’ll never forgive her. The physical connection between them is incendiary, grounding him and making her wonder if exploring it is worth the risk. As a rule, she’s not a fan of physical contact unless she initiates it, but for some reason Nash’s touch is different. But his new next-door neighbor, smart and sexy Lina, sees his shadows. Nash isn’t about to let anyone in his life know he’s struggling. He feels like a broody shell of the man he once was. But now, this chief of police is recovering from being shot and his Southern charm has been overshadowed by panic attacks and nightmares. Nash Morgan was always known as the good Morgan brother, with a smile and a wink for everyone. Published by That's What She Said Publishing on February 21, 2023 Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score ![]() 5/24/2023 0 Comments Netflix no rules book![]() One key aspect of Netflix's culture is its emphasis on high performance. ![]() Hastings and Meyer explain how Netflix's culture of innovation has allowed the company to continuously reinvent itself and stay ahead of the curve. The book begins by discussing Netflix's origins as a DVD rental company and how it has evolved into a streaming giant. ![]() To do this, they argue, companies need to embrace a culture of "freedom and responsibility," in which employees are given the autonomy to innovate and make decisions, but are also held accountable for their actions. The authors, Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer, argue that in today's fast-paced business world, companies need to be able to adapt and change quickly in order to stay competitive. "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention" is a book that explores the unique corporate culture at Netflix and how it has contributed to the company's success. ![]() 5/24/2023 0 Comments Grisham a time for mercy review![]() We also encourage discussion about developments in the book world and we have a flair system. ![]() ![]() We love original content and self-posts! Thoughts, discussion questions, epiphanies and interesting links about authors and their work. Please see extended rules for appropriate alternative subreddits, like /r/suggestmeabook, /r/whatsthatbook, etc. ‘Should I read …?’, ‘What’s that book?’ posts, sales links, piracy, plagiarism, low quality book lists, unmarked spoilers (instructions for spoiler tags are in the sidebar), sensationalist headlines, novelty accounts, low effort content. Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. 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Thread!. ![]() Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread. ![]() New Release: The Summer of 1876 by Chris Wimmer. ![]() 5/24/2023 0 Comments Milena by Olja Knezevic![]() ![]() With the process of ownership transformation and change of ownership structure in the Serbian economy and the emergence of a large number of micro and small enterprises in tourism and hospitality, the importance of the management function has become increasingly important. ![]() Management is a multidisciplinary skill and can be defined as the process of managing and leading an organization. Management and marketing are the basic scientific areas in the business of companies, and thus tourism companies, as well as other holders of management and marketing functions. ![]() RESEARCH GROUP FOR MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING IN TOURISMĭr Milena Nedeljković-Knežević, associate professorĭr Olja Munitlak-Ivanović, associate professor ![]() 5/24/2023 0 Comments Summary of apples never fall![]() ![]() Moriarty’s superb storytelling continues to shine. Only the overlong conclusion disappoints. Former tennis coaches Joy and Stan are parents to four adult. Moriarty expertly delves into the innermost thoughts of each of the children, exposing secrets unbeknownst to each other artfully balances the present-day plot with revealing backstory and offers several different possibilities for what happened to Joy. The Delaneys, who from the outside appear to be an enviably contented family. The police and two of the Delaney children believe Stan is responsible for her disappearance as he won’t talk about it. Tension builds between Joy and Stan, and suddenly she vanishes. Eventually, the Delaney children notice oddities in Savannah’s behavior and suggest it may be time for her to leave. The couple welcome Savannah into their home, where she soon becomes a permanent guest. Introducing herself as Savannah, she claims she’s a victim of domestic abuse and has the injuries to show for it. ![]() One night, a young woman appears at the Delaneys’ door. Joy often fantasizes about their four grown children giving them grandchildren to help them out of their rut. ![]() Set in Sydney, Australia, this engrossing psychological thriller from bestseller Moriarty ( Nine Perfect Strangers) centers on Joy and Stan Delaney, who have been married for 50 years and are discontented in their retirement. ![]() ![]() Nancy drives out to the lake and sneaks into the house, where she spies Aborn taking securities from a wall safe. Laura flees, seeking asylum at the Drew residence. There are strange happenings in which she (Laura) is locked into her room. Nancy is startled to hear from Laura shortly after returning home - Aborn is evil, and life is intolerable-he keeps no servants, and expects Laura to perform household chores! (Evoking sympathy from Nancy but probably not from Depression-era readers). The once-wealthy Laura is informed that she is now penniless, and Aborn takes her to his bungalow on the lake. ![]() The new guardian proves to be unfriendly and uncouth, which seems very strange considering that Laura's mother was wealthy and rich. ![]() ![]() The girls from River Heights befriend the orphaned Laura, who has come to the area to meet her new guardian, Jacob Aborn. Nancy Drew and her friend Helen Corning are rescued from a boat wreck by Laura Pendleton during a sudden and severe storm. ![]() |