In this moving portrait of ordinary people in heartbreaking circumstances, McDonough explores the ache of loss and the search for solace. After losing their beloved daughter, can Rick and Naomi ever find their way back to each other?
This wide-ranging collection of essays examines Marilyn Monroe - the impact she has had on our culture, the evolution of her legend since her death, and what she tells us now about our lives and times - and includes previously unpublished work from some of America's best writers such as Joyce Carol Oates.
On the occasion of her 40th birthday, the complete story of Barbie, featuring an inspired collection of essays by Jane Smiley, Erica Jong, Anna Quindlen, Carol Shields, Meg Wolitzer, and a host of other Barbie-watchers. 8-page photo insert.
Walk the long road to freedom with Nelson Mandela--one of the 20th century's shining beacons of peaceful protest. Nelson Mandela is one of the most inspiring figures in modern history. For 27 years he was a "prisoner of conscience"--a civil rights leader unjustly imprisoned for his struggle against apartheid, South Africa's institutionalized ...
Born a slave, Harriet Tubman knew what it meant to be someone's property. Learning about the Underground Railroad, she traveled alone to Philadelphia. Throughout her life and long after the slavery ended, she was proof of what just one person can do. Illustrations.
Meet one of America's earliest Jewish-American heroes. The 1930s were a time when "outsiders" were not welcome in Major League Baseball. Henry Benjamin Greenberg began as one of those outsiders, but went on to become one of baseball's greatest right-handed batters. Hammerin' Hank dominated baseball from 1933 to 1948 and was eventually inducted ...
In this story set during the Great Depression, two sisters share a special friendship with an elderly neighbor. On days when Lila and Jane feel sad that their dad is out of work, they know they can always stop by Miss Whitcomb's house to play with her beautiful dollhouse. Then one day, something terrible happens to Miss Whitcomb. What will Lila ...
Here are 14 women of the Bible--wives, mothers, and daughters, but also prophets and judges, warriors and queens--whose names and deeds echo through history. Sarah, Rachel, Deborah, Ruth, Esther, and others are brought vividly to life in this collection of simply-told Bible vignettes. Full color.
A tender story about the power of love in the face of loss Nine-year-old Claudine doesn?t want to leave her much-loved home in France to go live in America, not without her parents. But she knows about the shortages, about the yellow stars Jews must wear, and about Adolf Hitler. And she knows that there are some things she needs to do even when ...
The transition from boyfriend and girlfriend to husband and wife, while appearing to be a blissful transformation, often involves many different emotional issues. This sensitive, insightful book offers invaluable advice to the couple that enables them to eliminate tension and make their engagement the happiest time of their lives.
Here is the story, beautifully illustrated, of Anne Frank, who, from 1942 to 1944, hid from the Nazis with her family in a secret apartment in Amsterdam. As Hitler carried out his plans to rid Europe of all Jews, Anne bravely made the best of her confined life. Strong and courageous to the end, she was caught in a time and a place that should ...
Kate's grandma gives her a doll that has been in the family for almost 150 years. The doll has shiny black hair, a beautiful painted face, a little trunk of handmade dresses, and even a muff to keep her china hands warm. Full-color illustrations.
A product of the rough New Orleans neighborhood known as Storyville, young Louis Armstrong may never have become a musician had it not been for a stint in reform school. But it was his passion and genius that made Armstrong into a an American jazz legend. Illustrations.
The ozone layer protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation but this protective shield is being damaged by chlorofluorocarbons and other pollutants that are now being generated on the Earth.
In elegant prose and vibrant pictures, McDonough and her mother, renowned folk artist Malcah Zeldis, collaborate on this biography of one of America's founding fathers. Illustrations.
Moments in Jewish Life brings together the artist's personal memories with brief descriptions of the meaning and history of the rituals at daily life and the special festivals that make up the Jewish year.
Profiles of 11 notable American women including Pocahontas, Harriet Tubman, Mary Cassatt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Margaret Mead. Illustrated with color paintings.
Having concluded an affair with Ginny Valentine, an eager young ballet dancer, violinist Oscar Kornblatt invites Ginny to share Thanksgiving with his family, but when she falls in love with Oscar's married son, the family begins to crumble.
Based on the experiences of many recently and soon-to-be-married couples, Tying the Knot is the first comprehensive approach to confrontingrlying feelings that can pervade the prenuptial time.
More than a dozen Bible stories are retold for children and illustrated with the unique folk paintings of well known artist Malcah Zeldis.The stories are clear , exciting and compelling. The vibrant paintings serve as a vivid complement to the stories. A must for parents who want their young children to appreciate the beauty of the Bible in ...
Sex appeal: Monroe had it, all right. And sometimes that's all people could see: "The trouble is being a sex symbol means being a "thing."" But she was, in reality, a complex, talented, and troubled woman. You can almost hear Marilyn's soft, breathy voice rising from these pages as the screen goddess discusses her difficult childhood, feelings of ...
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
