The Story of Verna Louise Williams, OVERCOMING: "My Heart Greatly Rejoiceth " Book Five, Ataya Vashti
Автор: Hardy Vashti Название: Brightstorm: A Sky-Ship Adventure ISBN: 140718170X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781407181707 Издательство: Scholastic UK Рейтинг: Цена: 1134.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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 Рейтинг: Цена: 1200.00 р. 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.
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.
"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
Автор: Vashti Ataya, Ataya Название: Story of verna louise williams, overcoming ISBN: 1545681295 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781545681299 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 5056.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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"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
Автор: Harrison, Vashti Название: Little leaders: bold women in black history ISBN: 0241346843 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241346846 Издательство: Random House Рейтинг: Цена: 1187.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFeaturing 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 - from nurse Mary Seacole, to politician Diane Abbott, mathematician Katherine Johnson and singer Shirley Bassey.Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models and everyday women who did extraordinary things.
Автор: Harrison Vashti Название: Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World ISBN: 0316475173 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780316475174 Издательство: Hachette Book Group Рейтинг: Цена: 1880.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: From the New York Times bestselling author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History comes the highly anticipated follow-up, a beautifully illustrated collectible detailing the lives of women creators around the world. Featuring the true stories of 40 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, Visionary Women Around the World inspires as it educates. Readers will meet trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, actor/inventor Hedy Lamar, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, architect Zaha Hadid, filmmaker Maya Deren, and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Some names are known, some are not, but all of the women had a lasting effect on the fields they worked in. The charming, information-filled full-color spreads show the Leaders as both accessible and aspirational so reader knows they, too, can grow up to do something amazing.
Автор: Harrison Vashti Название: Dream Big, Little Leader ISBN: 0316475092 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780316475099 Издательство: Hachette Book Group Рейтинг: Цена: 1543.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed the world andis the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams. Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the irresistible board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History. Among these women, you'll find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come.
Автор: Cherun Vashti Название: Silvi in Russia ISBN: 1545386080 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781545386088 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4302.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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