dreams from my father a story of race and inheritance

Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Obama, Barack, PUBLISHER: Broadway Books, In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father--a figure he knows more as a myth than as a man--has been killed in a car accident. This sudden death inspires an emotional odyssey--first to a small town in Kansas, from which he retraces the migration of his mother's family to Hawaii, and then to Kenya, where he meets the African side of his family, confronts the bitter truth of his father's life, and at last reconciles his divided inheritance. Pictured in lefthand photograph on cover: Habiba Akumu Hussein and Barack Obama, Sr. (President Obama's paternal grandmother and his father as a young boy). Pictured in righthand photograph on cover: Stanley Dunham and Ann Dunham (President Obama's maternal grandfather and his mother as a young girl).

My Name Is America: The Journal of Otto Peltonen, a Finnish

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Durbin, William, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Inc., After his family emigrates from Finland to Minnesota, Otto Peltonen and his father work in the dangerous iron ore mines of the Mesabi Range. There, in the face of discrimination from the foremen, who accept bribes for the prime mining spots, Otto and his father take part in the beginnings of the labor unionization.

Chronicles of Air and Dreams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Villarreal, Rosa Martha, PUBLISHER: Archer Books, A Mexican-American archeologist and her family are caught up in the legends and myths of their Aztec and Maya heritage. The story shifts between present day and the 16th century, and between dreams and reality.

Inheritance Hierarchies in Knowledge Representation and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lenzerini, Maurizio / Simi, Maria / Nardi, Daniele, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, This work serves as an introduction to the research on inheritance hierarchies and a collection of some technical presentations of recent developments in the field. Among the topics covered are: taxonomic reasoning, mixed inheritance, the relationship between inheritance and knowledge representation, inheritance networks, inheritance in object oriented programming languages, partial equivalence relations, inheritance mechanisms in the OBJLOG language, horn clause theories, and logic programming knowledge bases.

Seeking My Father's Love: Dear Dad, More Than Anything I

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brummette, M. A., PUBLISHER: WestBow Press, In this enduring gift book, 16 heartfelt "Letters to Dad" offer profound insight for the Christian father striving to raise an emotionally and spiritually healthy daughter. What does a daughter need most from her father while growing up? Drawing upon her personal life experiences, journal entries, and meditations to pen Seeking My Father's Love, M. A. Brummette offers a revealing daughter's perspective on the answer to this question. Touching on topics ranging from love and trust to connection and courage to achievement and legacy, her poignant letters:] explore the father/daughter relationship from a daughter's perspective] provide a wonderful meditative tool for fathers and daughters] create an enduring gift book for fathers of daughters

Up from Slavery: An Autobiography (an African American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Washington, Booker T., PUBLISHER: Wilder Publications, Up from Slavery is one of the most influential biographies ever written. On one level it is the life story of Booker T. Washington and his rise from slavery to accomplished educator and activist. On another level it the story of how an entire race strove to better itself. Washington makes it clear just how far race relations in America have come, and to some extent, just how much further they have to go. Written with wit and clarity. Acquista Ora

The Story of the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pingry, Patricia A., PUBLISHER: Ideals Publications, This spectacular volume spans the time from the pyramids to the present day. Here are the stories of the writing of Genesis and Joshua, the times and tribulations of the prophets, the songs and Psalms of David, the story of the wisest man in the world, Solomon, and accounts of the fall of Judea and Israel. There is the triumphant story of Jesus Christ and His apostles, from the twelve to Luke and Paul, perhaps the most influential man in the history of Christianity. But the story doesn't stop there. There is the account of the Gutenberg press that changed Bible making forever, the story of Jerome, Wyckliff, and Tyndale, who suffered for their work. And finally, this story of the Bible ends with the making of what has been called the greatest literary achievement in the world, The Authorized King James Version of .

Sueno de Verduras / Vegetable Dreams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jeffers, Dawn / Schneider, Claude / Creative Marketing of Green Bay LLC, PUBLISHER: Raven Tree Press, A vegetable garden becomes the unlikely place where friendship, belief in one's dreams and much more than vegetables grow. An old-fashioned story of multi-generational friendship and the importance of sharing and nurturing dreams. Full text translations in both English and Spanish. Accelerated Reader quizzed #.

You Were Always in My Heart: A Shaoey and Dot Adoption Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chapman, Mary Beth / Chapman, Steven, PUBLISHER: Tommy Nelson, A sweet and adorable story about the blessings of adoption. "You Were Always in My Heart "is an endearing tale told from the point of view of a little ladybug, Dot, who happens upon a mysterious bundle one sunny day. Dot goes with the little bundle as she is carried to the place "where babies come to be found" and promises to stay with the little one throughout her journeys toward finding a forever family. Written by Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, this heartwarming tale is inspired by the true story of their adoption of three little girls from China and is a story of hope and faith for all families who have been blessed by a "little bundle of love."

Unlocking the Vault

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Toney, Joyce J., PUBLISHER: Xulon Press, Have you been called out as priests or priestess for the Almighty God? Has God conferred a kingly or queenly authority on you? What rights do you have as one of Gods priest-kings or priestess-queens? Is the enemy of your soul holding your inheritance in a vault? Learn how to unlock your priestly and kingly inheritance. Unlocking The Vault To Your Priestly and Kingly Inheritance will answer all of these questions and give you keys on how to lay hold of your rightful inheritance. Obtaining our inheritance is crucial to walking in the full power and authority conferred upon us from God.

Adivina Cuanto Te Quiero = Guess How Much I Love You

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McBratney, Sam, PUBLISHER: Lectorum Publications, Now available in paperback, this classic story tells of a little hare and his father who compare their love for one another. Father and son try to outdo each other in this simple, loving story with enchanting illustrations that convey warmth and affection. Acquista Ora

The Christmas Story: From the Gospels of Matthew and Luke

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Johnson, Cathy Ann, PUBLISHER: Tommy Nelson, Fully illustrated low-priced picture book which tells the story of Christmas straight from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke using the text from the International Children's Bible, a translation that is easily understood by young children. Perfect for families to read together during the holiday season.

Sins of a Father: Forgiving the Unforgivable

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chappell, Kitty, PUBLISHER: New Hope Publishers (AL), Kitty Chappell's childhood was terrifying. She and her family suffered appalling abuse at the hands of her father, who eventually went to jail for attempting to murder her mother. She forgave him upon his release, and they were reconciled--a reconciliation that lasted until he killed his second wife and then himself. Chappell's story is extraordinary not because of its anguish, but because she has emerged emotionally and spiritually whole. "While my book begins with the horrors of a child born into abuse, it ends with hope, for it is a book about overcoming." Chappell's book does not contain psychological theories, but credible, biblical hope for overcoming pain from one who has earned the right to speak on the subject. Her triumphant story is liberating for every woman, because ultimately the choice of forgiveness is before us all.

Land of Dreams

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schreiber, Mordecai, PUBLISHER: Shengold Publishers, In the State of Israel is celebrating its 50th anniversary. This memoir, written by a native son, recalls everyday life before, during, and after the birth of the state. More than a personal memoir, Land of Dreams, written from the viewpoint of both a keenly observant child and an adult looking back half a century later, helps the reader understand the why and the how of the new nation, which grew in 50 years from a precarious community of half a million, to a strong state of over five million people.

Dreams of Bread and Fire

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kricorian, Nancy / Dricorian, Nancy, PUBLISHER: Grove Press, Kricorian's second novel is a beautifully etched tale of romance, idealism, and the quest for self-identity by a writer praised for her "admirable economy and grace" (The Baltimore Sun). Poetic and assured, it is the story of a young American woman whose half-Jewish, half-American heritage seems a mere footnote to her own identity until the dark shadows of history propel her into a quest for her long dead father, and a search for the clues of a nearly forgotten genocide. While studying in Paris, Ani Silver receives a letter from her New England boyfriend ending their relationship. Thus begins a series of romantic misadventures, culminating in her reconnection with a childhood friend. Their shared preoccupation with their Armenian heritage provides Ani with a new facet to her own identity--even as she begins to suspect that her friend has a secret--and dangerous--identity. Funny and heartbreaking to its bold and exquisite conclusion. Dreams of Bread and Fire is an irresistible novel of passion, ideals, and the temptations of trying to outrun our origins.

We're Very Good Friends, My Grandma and I

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hallinan, P. K., PUBLISHER: Ideals Publications, Grandmas and grandchildren will see themselves reflected in this delightful story of two very good friends. From the thrill of a scary movie to the elation of that first home run, the exciting shared adventures bring grandma and grandchild closer together in love, understanding and friendship.

Silver Sparrow

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jones, Tayari, PUBLISHER: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, With the opening line of "Silver Sparrow," "My father, James Witherspoon, is a bigamist," author Tayari Jones unveils a breathtaking story about a man's deception, a family's complicity, and the two teenage girls caught in the middle.Set in a middle-class neighborhood in Atlanta in the s, the novel revolves around James Witherspoon's two families--the public one and the secret one. When the daughters from each family meet and form a friendship, only one of them knows they are sisters. It is a relationship destined to explode. This is the third stunning novel from an author deemed "one of the most important writers of her generation" (the "Atlanta Journal Constitution"). Acquista Ora

The Short Story: The Reality of Artifice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: May, Charles E., PUBLISHER: Routledge, The short story is one of the most difficult types of prose to write and one of the most pleasurable to read. From Boccaccio's Decameron to The Collected Stories of Reynolds Price, Charles May gives us an understanding of the history and structure of this demanding form of fiction. Beginning with a general history of the genre, he moves on to focus on the nineteenth-century when the modern short story began to come into focus. From there he moves on to later nineteenth-century realism and early twentieth-century formalism and finally to the modern renaissance of the form that shows no signs of abating. A chronology of significant events, works and figures from the genre's history, notes and references and an extensive bibliographic essay with recommended reading round out the volume.

The Thomas Family of St. Albans, West Virginia: A Family

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomas, Bob, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, The history of the Thomas family mirrors the history, struggles, and successes of America. Starting in the s, my ancestors came from Europe and helped settle and build the country, fought in the battles that defined the nation, lost their jobs in the Great Depression, and then enjoyed the prosperity of 20th century America. Along the way was a soldier who fought with George Washington in Braddock's Expedition, a veteran of Bunker Hill who may have heard the famed command "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes," a father and son who served on opposing sides during the Civil War, and the engineer who kept the Washington Monument running in it's early days. This book, a family history of my parents and their ancestors, tells their stories and presents the lineage of my family.

The Best Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spinelli, Eileen / Wilsdorf, Anne, PUBLISHER: Dial Books, The best story is one that comes from the heart The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this story just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author But what makes a story the best? Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these things doesnat seem quite right, though, and the one thing the whole family can agree on is that the best story has to be your own. Anne Wilsdorfas hilarious illustrations perfectly capture this colorful family and their outrageous stories in Eileen Spinellias heartfelt tale about creativity and finding your own voice.

A Story to Live by

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Galloway, Kathy, PUBLISHER: United Church Press, When she was young, Kathy Galloway found that a poem by Walt Whitman gave her a sense of truth. As she grew and reflected on the poem, she discovered three "convictions": that the beingness of the world is good, that its intrinsic worth is in its relatedness, and that nothing is more miraculous than the ordinary. These three convictions are part of the story she lives by. In this book, Galloway uses her experiences to help us contemplate three basic questions: What is my story? What has helped shape my story? and How does my story relate to the stories of others? Drawing on her knowledge of Celtic spirituality and her deep sense of social justice, she addresses such themes as the search for roots, the role of work, and the need for values.

The Day My Butt Went Psycho!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Griffiths, Andy, PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Zack Freeman is ready to tell his story--the story of a brave young boy and his crazy runaway butt, the story of a crack butt-fighting unit called the B-team, a legendary Butt Hunter and his formidable daughter, and some of the biggest, ugliest and meanest butts ever to roam the face of Earth. Courage and endurance take Zack on a journey across the Great Windy Desert, through the Brown Forest and over a Sea of Butts before descending into the heart of an explosive buttcano to confront the biggest, ugliest and meanest butt of them all

Breaking Autism's Barriers: A Father's Story

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davis, Bill / Schunick, Wendy Goldband, PUBLISHER: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Bill Davis is the father of Chris, who has autism. Breaking Autism's Barriers chronicles Bill's fight to overcome the physical, emotional, public, educational, and therapeutic obstacles to his son's disorder. Few books about autism have been written from a father's perspective. None so effectively walks the reader through each moment of a family's experience. Every facet of daily life with autism is discussed with humor and realism. The book gives useful information to help parents overcome barriers to get a diagnosis, effective education, skilled therapists, and funding. Bill Davis gives advice, inspiration and support to families trapped in a frustrating, unyielding system. Acquista Ora

Una Vez Argentina

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Neuman, Andres, PUBLISHER: Anagrama, Finalist Herralde Novel Prize. Sentimental and politic stories of families from everywhere. Mix of happiness, humor and tragedy, this is the story of the creation of a family and a nation. Acquista Ora

My UFO Encounters and Dreams: A Collection of True Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jacobs, Alice K., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, Do you believe? I do Yes, I believe in U.F.O.'s because I have seen them with my eyes. Other people were with me in some of my stories. Yes, Dreams can come true, I know, because it happens to me. Go along with me in some true life experiences. All my dreams are real. And the Encounters, well, you will see when you read. The encounters can be terrifying.. Some may be similar to an encounter, or a dream you had. Read this book and see for yourself.

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