Juggling soccer, school, friends and family leaves John with little time for anything else.One day at the local community center, following the sound of drums, he stumbles into an Indigenous dance class. Before he knows what's happening, John finds himself stumbling through beginner classes with a bunch of little girls, skipping soccer practice and letting his other responsibilities slide. When he attends a powwow and witnesses a powerful performance, he realizes t...

The bonnet sisters are back!Could the arrival of Florence's baby soften Wilma's heart and mend a rift between two families?The girls are getting used to their new stepfather. Meanwhile, Hope has plans for a bright future with a certain young Englisher, who's interested in joining their faith, or is he?You will love this new addition to The Amish Bonnet Sisters series because it's filled with faith, love, and good old fashioned family values.

The eighth installment of this award-winning chapter book series for fans of Alvin Ho and Ivy & Bean follows Jasmine as she connects to her heritage and the beauty of nature in the city of Kyoto!Jasmine Toguchi is now an expert on travel and doesn't want summer to end! On the last stop of her family vacation in Japan, she visits Kyoto. And wowee zowee,there is still lots more to see.Jasmine is thrilled to be enjoying the ci...

Migration is at the center of much of the discussion on globalization. Migrants move across borders and thus defy state-centered traditions. Migration is often caused or influenced by aspects of global change: the transformation of the world economy with the expansion of free trade, the modification of the world balance of power and the challenge of global insecurity, the emergence of the global environment as an important political issue, and the redefinition of the role of communities in...

If you have ever wanted to learn how to hand sew and make your own repairs and alterations then Hand Sewing for Beginners; Learn How to Sew by Hand and Perform Basic Mending and Alterations, by Florence Schultz is the book for you. This book is a complete reference to teach you how to sew by hand. Florence covers what supplies you should have in your sewing kit, the different types of thread and needles, and how to sew basic hand stitches and repairs. Hand Sewing for Beginners is written f...

The Game of Life and How to Play It, published in 1925, teaches the philosophies of its author, Florence Scovel Shinn. The book holds that ignorance of, or carelessness with the application of various 'Laws of Metaphysics' (see below) can bring about undesirable life events.

Isabelle Huppert's modernist performance style illustrated through detailed readings of key films, demonstrating her immense social impact.Isabelle Huppert's oeuvre constitutes perhaps the most significant feminist body of work to have emerged in the wake of the second wave of the women's movement, a period of intense social change. The emphasis on autonomy, or the "anti-victim," which comes to define Huppert's persona, is supported by a modernist style of performa...

The fourth installment in this award-winning chapter books series for fans of Alvin Ho and Ivy & Bean follows Jasmine as she works hard to achieve her dream of owning a pet flamingo!Jasmine's best friend, Linnie, has just gotten a puppy. And now Jasmine wants a pet of her own—a flamingo! So when her grandmother sends Jasmine a daruma doll as a surprise gift, Jasmine colors in one doll eye and wishes for a flamingo to keep.J...

Florence and Leon have never met.Florence is a swimming instructor. She has a small problem with her lungs: it's as if she's breathing through a straw. Leon is an insurance salesman. He has a small problem with his eyes: it's as if he's seeing the world through a straw. One day Florence and Leon bump into each other, literally, and this mishap turns their lives upside down. Over slushy drinks with proper straws, Florence and Leon find out how their differences make...

The brilliant new book from Megan Rix, telling the story of Florence Nightingale through the eyes of her young ward. Florence loved cats, and had many during her lifetime. This is the perfect introduction to the Lady with the Lamp for young children, told with warmth, humour and adorable animals.Summer 1888: In a fancy house in London, a kitten called Scamp escapes through an open window and finds himself lost in the middle of the ...

The sixth installment of this award-winning chapter book series for fans of Alvin Ho and Ivy & Bean follows Jasmine as she navigates friendship and sisterhood on an adventure to Hiroshima!Jasmine Toguchi and her family travel to Hiroshima to visit her grandma and cousin Akari. After finally building a good relationship with her older sister, Sophie, Jasmine couldn't be more excited to spend time together in Japan -- and make a new ...

Ripple Afghans and Crochet Diagrams for Beginners; Learn How to Read and Crochet Diagrams and Four Versions of the Ripple Afghan by Florence Schultz is a primer for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet and learn how to read and crochet from diagrams. In this informative book Florence guides you through the basic stitches and techniques you need to know to learn how to crochet. Each step is explained in easy to understand language and includes large clear images. You will learn how to c...