A collection of offbeat, funny, and often moving backstories of the many entertainers and athletes covered by award-winning Newsweek journalist Allison Samuels, Off the Record reveals the inner worlds of today's A-list black celebrities.With anecdotes on everyone from Snoop Dogg, Shaquille O'Neal, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, and Whitney Houston, this "all-access" book is filled with insightful stories that never made it into the pages of the mainstream press.From her s...

A New York Times bestseller, this revelatory and redemptive fashion memoir from Beverly Johnson, the first Black supermodel to grace the cover of American Vogue—and who, over five hundred magazine covers later, remains one of the most successful glamour girls of all time—goes behind the lens and glossy magazine covers.Growing up a studious, bookish child during the socially conscious, racially charged 1960s, Beverly Johnson never imagined that she...

These things happened in New York, which is the capital of the Land of Unexpectedness; which, like Shakespeare’s divinity, shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we will. The fool of the family, sent there in despair to add one more to his list of failures, returns home at the end of three years a confirmed victim to elephantitis of the income. His brother with the bulging forehead and the college education falls, protesting, into the eighteen dollars a week class. Anything may happen in New ...

The Story in Primary Instruction by Samuel B. Allison and H. Avis Perdue is an educational work designed to help teachers use storytelling as a tool in primary education. The book contains sixteen stories that are specifically chosen for their ability to teach moral lessons, stimulate imagination, and support the development of language and cognitive skills in young children. The authors present these stories not just as entertainment, but as effective pedagogical tools to enhance learning...

"AN AMERICAN ROBINSON CRUSOE" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools. It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress. The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived. The excuse for departing so widely f...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by CLASSIC COLLECTION 600.***Synopsis:An American Robinson Crusoe is a short version of the original story. An indolent, rebellious teen goes on a marine voyage against his parents’ wishes. The ship (and all of its crew) is lost in a storm, but Robinson makes it to a deserted island. He has no tools, no weapons, but he lives for over 28 years on the island. He befriends many animals on the island and after over 20 years li...

"AN AMERICAN ROBINSON CRUSOE" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools.It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress.The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived. The excuse for departi...

In this version, the story likely follows the adventures of an American protagonist who becomes stranded on a deserted island, similar to the original tale. The protagonist must use their wits and resourcefulness to survive in the wild, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way. Through ingenuity, determination, and resilience, they learn valuable lessons about self-reliance, perseverance, and the importance of adaptability in the face of adversity.Samuel B. Allison likely rete...

"AN AMERICAN ROBINSON CRUSOE" is the outcome of many years of experience with the story in the early grades of elementary schools. It was written to be used as a content in giving a knowledge of the beginning and development of human progress. The aim is not just to furnish an interesting narrative, but one that is true to the course of human development and the scientific and geographical facts of the island on which Robinson is supposed to have lived. The excuse for departing so widely f...

An American Robinson Crusoe is a short version of the original story. An indolent, rebellious teen goes on a marine voyage against his parents' wishes. The ship (and all of its crew) is lost in a storm, but Robinson makes it to a deserted island. He has no tools, no weapons, but he lives for over 28 years on the island. He befriends many animals on the island and after over 20 years living solo, he is joined by a young savage who becomes his constant companion. The transformation from the ...

"An American Robinson Crusoe for American Boys and Girls: The Adaptation, with Additional Incidents" is an adaptation of the classic novel "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe, specifically aimed at young American readers. The book was adapted by Samuel B. Allison, Ph.D., and was designed to make the story more accessible and engaging for children.The adaptation likely retains the basic premise of Defoe's original novel but with modifications and additions to make the narrative more suitable ...

Ayn Rand wrote and lectured on economic concepts and topics. This volume addresses the economic and business aspects of her writings. The authors of this anthology are from a variety of fields and all of them are enthusiastic supporters of her ideas.