Memories: Chronicles of a Grateful Life, Ataya Vashti
Автор: Hardy Vashti Название: Brightstorm: A Sky-Ship Adventure ISBN: 140718170X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781407181707 Издательство: Scholastic UK Рейтинг: Цена: 7030.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Twins Arthur and Maudie receive word that their father died in afailed attempt to reach South Polaris. But a mysterious clue leadsthe twins to question the story they`ve been told, and they jointhe crew of a new exploration attempt in the hope of learningthe truth. Will Arthur and Maudie find the answers they seek?
Автор: Harrison, Vashti Название: Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History ISBN: 0241346835 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241346839 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 8000.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: I made up my mind to try. I tried and I was successful. - Bessie Coleman Meet the little leaders.
They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Did you know the treatment for leprosy was developed by a young scientist called Alice Ball? And Josephine Baker- world famous cabaret singer and dancer- was also a spy for the French resistance? Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in the world's history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations. Debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison pairs captivating text with stunning illustrations as she tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures of black history, including:Nurse Mary SeacolePolitician Diane AbbottMathematician Katherine JohnsonSinger Shirley BasseyInspire your own little leader with the stories of these amazing women.
Автор: Daise Vashti Название: Convolutions ISBN: 0692314490 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692314494 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 9190.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
"Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses, and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures." - Joseph Addison
"The secret of patience is to do something else in the meantime." - Croft M. Pentz
"Joy Cometh In The Morning," Book One of Vashti Ataya's Autobiographical Fiction "OVERCOMING" Series, introduces Verna Louise William's story of escaping an abusive, alcoholic husband. With her two young daughters, she flees from Arizona to Florida to be enmeshed in an exasperating Welfare system as well as enduring a perplexing, high-risk pregnancy featuring gestational diabetes.
Book Two, "The Trees Shall Clap Their Hands," follows Verna through rigorous strictures of Nursing School, the deceitful, distressing hijacking of her two girls by their father, and her glorious, triumphant graduation as an LPN.
Vashti is delighted to present Book Three in this Series, "Then Do We With Patience Wait." We join Verna as she begins her functions in both the Newborn Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Orlando's Orange Memorial Hospital. Truly an unprecedented honor, Verna is chosen as an Operating Room Nurse. She patiently prepares to go to Arizona and fight for her girls' return. Her deep, Christian faith sustains her through many trials and tribulations as she with prayer and with patience waits to move forward in her life. Her story of overcoming is one of profound sorrows, joys, kindness, and miracles. Her story continues.
"Filled with twists and turns as well as captivating characters, the book takes the reader on a journey that shows the resilience of the human spirit...a compelling narrative with rich characters and settings...an important message..." - Salem Author Services
"At the bottom of patience one finds heaven." - West African Proverb
"A great beginning is sometimes at the point of what you thought would be the end of everything." - Dodinsky
"Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." - Psalm 37:4
Vashti Ataya, author of "MEMORIES, Chronicles of a Grateful Life," is delighted to present her Autobiographical Fiction series, "OVERCOMING, The Story of Verna Louise Williams." Books One through Four introduced Verna and her two young daughters, Veronica and Susanna. Those books followed Verna's journey from fleeing an abusive marriage in Tucson to settling in Orlando, enduring rigors of Welfare, an inexplicable, high-risk pregnancy, nursing school, success of becoming an OR Nurse, a heartbreaking loss of her girls via deceit, the nightmare of catatonia, and her second dismal marriage.
Book Five, the final book of the series, joins Verna as she and her new husband arrive in Seattle. It is in Seattle where Verna begins to really bloom and "the desires of her heart" are fulfilled. Triumphantly, Verna overcomes trials and tribulations through her deep Christian faith. Hers is a story of marvels, miracles, and dreams achieved. Her story is compelling and powerful. Her story is one of victory. Her story is a human one, not yet completed.
"Throughout her journey of challenges and victories, with strength found in love and faith, Verna finds joy...strong, attention-grabbing chapter titles...creative, well written...a powerful introduction...a strong connection with the reader...brilliant description and detail, creating beautiful imagery." - Salem Author Services
"One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar." - Helen Keller
Автор: Vashti Ataya, Ataya Название: Story of verna louise williams, overcoming ISBN: 1545681295 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781545681299 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 17920.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
"Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up from the depths of the earth." - Psalm 71:20
"O Let me not be mad, not mad, sweet heaven; keep me in temper; I would not be mad." - William Shakespeare
Vashti Ataya is excited to present Book Four in her Autobiographical Fiction Series, "The Story of Verna Louise Williams, OVERCOMING."
Book One, "Joy Cometh In The Morning," introduced Verna and her girls as Verna fled a horrendous marriage in Arizona to relocate in Florida, navigate the maze of Welfare, and endure a baffling high-risk pregnancy. Book Two, "The Trees Shall Clap Their Hands," took Verna through strict Nursing School, ordeals of Welfare, the distressing loss of her girls via her ex-husband's deceit, and a triumphant graduation. Book Three, "Then Do We With Patience Wait," followed Verna through her nursing functions in Orlando's Orange Memorial Hospital as she cared for newborns, was chosen as an OR Nurse, an unparalleled honor for an LPN, and returns to Arizona.
Book Four, "The Valley Of The Shadow," follows Verna as she literally walks through "The Valley of the Shadow." Deeply repressed demons of trauma pull Verna into her "Dark Night of the Soul." Her solid Christian foundation leads her through "The Valley" into her soul's light once more. She continues to overcome obstacles as Angels along her way lead her. Hers is a story of deep sorrows as well as delights, always undergirded by her deep faith. Her story continues.
"...an adventure of faith...a balanced, flowing pace...both informative and eloquently written..." - Salem Author Services
"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." - Kahlil Gibran
Book Two, "The Trees Shall Clap Their Hands," takes Verna through the rigors of Nursing School, the ordeals of a single mother on Welfare, and the unbelievable, heartbreaking loss of her girls. Through it all, Verna's steadfast Christian faith enables her to overcome her obstacles and tribulations to triumphantly graduate as an LPN. Verna's story is indeed one of deep faith. It is a story of determination, doubt, resolve, happiness, sorrow, pride, and overcoming. It is a human story not yet ended.
"...an enjoyable and captivating reading experience...engages the reader..." - Salem Author Services
"Those Who Wish to Sing Always Find A Song" Swedish Proverb
Vashti Ataya is thrilled to present Book Two in her Autobiographical Fiction Series of the story of Verna Louise Williams. Book One of the OVERCOMING Series, "Joy Cometh In The Morning," introduces Verna and her girls as Verna flees an abusive marriage in Arizona to relocate in Florida, be absorbed into the Welfare System, experience abhorrent discrimination as "Welfare Trash," and cope with an inexplicable, high-risk pregnancy.
Автор: Harrison Vashti Название: Brave Men in Black History ISBN: 0316475149 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780316475143 Издательство: Hachette Book Group Рейтинг: Цена: 12530.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history. This beautifully illustrated volume educates and inspires as it relates true stories of black men in history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible full-color art bring to life both iconic and lesser-known figures. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop culture icons. The men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, photographer Gordon Parks, diplomat Kofi Annan, comic book author Dwayne McDuffie, and musician Prince.
Автор: Harrison Vashti Название: Think Big, Little One ISBN: 0316475130 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780316475136 Издательство: Hachette Book Group Рейтинг: Цена: 8270.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This board book edition of Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World by New York Times bestselling author Vashti Harrison is a beautiful first book to teach your little dreamers to follow all their biggest ideas. Featuring eighteen women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, this board book adaptation of Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World introduces trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, and architect Zaha Hadid. The irresistible full-color illustrations show the Dreamers as both accessible and aspirational so reader knows they, too, can grow up to do something amazing.
Автор: Cherry, Matthew A and Harrison, Vashti (Illust.) Название: Hair Love ISBN: 0241406420 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241406427 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 7030.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this story of self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters. Zuri knows her hair is beautiful, but it has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Mum always does Zuri's hair just the way she likes it - so when Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her - and her hair - happy.Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair - and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere.
