Panther's Moon and Other Stories

Panther's Moon and Other Stories
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9788184754445
ISBN-13 : 8184754442
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Panther's Moon and Other Stories by : Ruskin Bond

Ten unforgettable tales of fascinating human encounters with animals and birds—of a man-eater that terrorizes an entire village; the strange and wonderful trust that develops between a fierce leopard and a boy; revengeful monkeys who never forgive a woman who grows dahlias; a crow who genuinely thinks human beings are stupid; and many others— that create a world in which men and wild creatures struggle to survive despite each other: a world where, in the end, one is not quite sure which side one is on. Panther’s Moon and Other Stories is another marvellous collection of stories from India’s most-loved author that will once again amuse, enchant, and delight readers of all ages.

Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People

Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 401
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ISBN-10 : 9781536223422
ISBN-13 : 1536223425
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People by : Kekla Magoon

A National Book Award Finalist A Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor Book A Michael L. Printz Honor Book A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book With passion and precision, Kekla Magoon relays an essential account of the Black Panthers—as militant revolutionaries and as human rights advocates working to defend and protect their community. In this comprehensive, inspiring, and all-too-relevant history of the Black Panther Party, Kekla Magoon introduces readers to the Panthers’ community activism, grounded in the concept of self-defense, which taught Black Americans how to protect and support themselves in a country that treated them like second-class citizens. For too long the Panthers’ story has been a footnote to the civil rights movement rather than what it was: a revolutionary socialist movement that drew thousands of members—mostly women—and became the target of one of the most sustained repression efforts ever made by the U.S. government against its own citizens. Revolution in Our Time puts the Panthers in the proper context of Black American history, from the first arrival of enslaved people to the Black Lives Matter movement of today. Kekla Magoon’s eye-opening work invites a new generation of readers grappling with injustices in the United States to learn from the Panthers’ history and courage, inspiring them to take their own place in the ongoing fight for justice.

Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party

Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 9781646142170
ISBN-13 : 1646142179
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party by : Jetta Grace Martin

Booklist Editors’ Choice WINNER of the Russell Freedman Award for Non-Fiction for a Better World Knowledge is power. The secret is this. Knowledge, applied at the right time and place, is more than power. It’s magic. That’s what the Black Panther Party did. They called up this magic and launched a revolution. In the beginning, it was a story like any other. It could have been yours and it could have been mine. But once it got going, it became more than any one person could have imagined. This is the story of Huey and Bobby. Eldridge and Kathleen. Elaine and Fred and Ericka. This is the story of the committed party members. Their supporters and allies. The Free Breakfast Program and the Ten Point Program. It’s about Black nationalism, Black radicalism, about Black people in America. From the authors of the acclaimed book, Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party, and introducing new talent Jetta Grace Martin, comes the story of the Panthers for younger readers—meticulously researched, thrillingly told, and filled with incredible photographs throughout. P R A I S E ★ “A passionate, honest, and intimate look into an important time in civil rights history.” —Booklist (starred) ★ “Impeccable writing and stellar design make this title highly recommended.” —School Library Journal (starred) “Detailed, thoroughly researched...A valuable addition to the history of African American resistance.” —Kirkus

The Princess and Her Panther

The Princess and Her Panther
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 40
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ISBN-10 : 9781416997801
ISBN-13 : 1416997806
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis The Princess and Her Panther by : Wendy Orr

Two sisters, playing dress-up as a princess and her panther, embark on an extraordinary adventure in a book that brings to life the world of imagination. Full color.

When Panthers Roared

When Panthers Roared
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Publisher : TCU Press
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 0875652050
ISBN-13 : 9780875652054
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis When Panthers Roared by : Jeff Guinn

"From 1889 to 1964, the Fort Worth Panthers - unofficially nicknamed the "Cats" - represented the essence of baseball in America. The Texas League franchise was dissolved, however, when major-league baseball completed its national expansion by placing a team (now the Rangers) in nearby Arlington, Texas, and when televised events threatened the core of minor-league sport."--BOOK JACKET.

How High the Moon

How High the Moon
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Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 9780316484022
ISBN-13 : 0316484024
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis How High the Moon by : Karyn Parsons

To Kill a Mockingbird meets One Crazy Summer in this powerful, bittersweet novel about one girl's journey to reconnect with her mother and learn the truth about her father in the tumultuous times of the Jim Crow South. "Timely, captivating, and lovely. So glad this book is in the world." —Jacqueline Woodson, author of Brown Girl Dreaming In the small town of Alcolu, South Carolina, in 1944, 12-year-old Ella spends her days fishing and running around with her best friend Henry and cousin Myrna. But life is not always so sunny for Ella, who gets bullied for her light skin tone and whose mother is away pursuing her dream as a jazz singer. So Ella is ecstatic when her mother invites her to visit for Christmas. Little does she expect the truths she will discover about her mother, the father she never knew, and her family's most unlikely history. After a life-changing month, Ella returns South and is shocked by the news that her schoolmate George has been arrested for the murder of two local white girls. Poignant and eye-opening, How High the Moon is a timeless novel about a girl finding herself in a world all but determined to hold her down.

The Black Leopard

The Black Leopard
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 218
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ISBN-10 : 9781797203584
ISBN-13 : 1797203584
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis The Black Leopard by : Will Burrard-Lucas

This inspiring book tells the story of a photographer's journey to find the mysterious black leopard. There are few creatures as gorgeous and elusive as the black leopard. In Africa, these magnificent cats are so rare as to be the stuff of legend. Will Burrard-Lucas's love for leopards began during his childhood in Tanzania and propelled him into a career as a wildlife photographer. In his quest to create intimate portraits of animals, he developed innovative technology, including a remotely controlled camera buggy and a high quality camera trap system for photographing nocturnal creatures. Then, one day in 2018, he heard about sightings of a young African black leopard in Kenya and with the help of people from the local community, he succeeded in capturing a series of high-quality photographs of the elusive cat. In this compelling and visually stunning book, Burrard-Lucas tells his story of creativity, entrepreneurship, and passion for wild animals, alongside awe-inspiring images of lions, elephants, and the black leopard itself. • STAR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: Will Burrard-Lucas's passion for nature and expertise in camera technology have earned him coverage from National Geographic, The New York Times, and the BBC—and over 1 million fans enjoy his breathtaking work online. • NATURE'S HIDDEN WONDERS: Black leopards are individual animals in whom a gene mutation results in excess melanin and an elegant black coat. Most are found in Southeast Asia, where lush vegetation offers them camouflage. In the semiarid shrub lands of Africa, black leopards are extraordinarily rare. Burrard-Lucas's images—showing these beautiful creatures prowling their territory under cover of night—are vivid reminders of nature's hidden wonders. • INCREDIBLE STORY: This is an adventure story that takes place in remote and wild corners of Africa. It reveals Burrard-Lucas's devotion, vision, and innovation that led to him capturing photos that are not only incredibly rare, but also breathtakingly beautiful. Perfect for: • Aspiring and professional photographers • Photography buffs • Nature and animal lovers • Big cat enthusiasts • Conservationists • National Geographic readers • Fans of memoir and adventure stories • Travelers to Eastern and Southern Africa

Look for Me in the Whirlwind

Look for Me in the Whirlwind
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Publisher : PM Press
Total Pages : 671
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ISBN-10 : 9781629634074
ISBN-13 : 1629634077
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Look for Me in the Whirlwind by : Sekou Odinga

Amid music festivals and moon landings, the tumultuous year of 1969 included an infamous case in the annals of criminal justice and Black liberation: the New York City Black Panther 21. Though some among the group had hardly even met one another, the 21 were rounded up by the FBI and New York Police Department in an attempt to disrupt and destroy the organization that was attracting young people around the world. Involving charges of conspiracy to commit violent acts, the Panther 21 trial—the longest and most expensive in New York history—revealed the illegal government activities which led to exile, imprisonment on false charges, and assassination of Black liberation leaders. Solidarity for the 21 also extended well beyond “movement” circles and included mainstream publication of their collective autobiography, Look for Me in the Whirlwind, which is reprinted here for the first time. Look for Me in the Whirlwind: From the Panther 21 to 21st-Century Revolutions contains the entire original manuscript, and includes new commentary from surviving members of the 21: Sekou Odinga, Dhoruba Bin Wahad, Jamal Joseph, and Shaba Om. Still-imprisoned Sundiata Acoli, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, and Mumia Abu-Jamal contribute new essays. Never or rarely seen poetry and prose from Afeni Shakur, Kuwasi Balagoon, Ali Bey Hassan, and Michael “Cetewayo” Tabor is included. Early Panther leader and jazz master Bilal Sunni-Ali adds a historical essay and lyrics from his composition “Look for Me in the Whirlwind,” and coeditors kioni-sadiki, Meyer, and Panther rank-and-file member Cyril “Bullwhip” Innis Jr. help bring the story up to date. At a moment when the Movement for Black Lives recites the affirmation that “it is our duty to win,” penned by Black Liberation Army (BLA) militant Assata Shakur, those who made up the BLA and worked alongside of Assata are largely unknown. This book—with archival photos from David Fenton, Stephen Shames, and the private collections of the authors— provides essential parts of a hidden and missing-in-action history. Going well beyond the familiar and mythologized nostalgic Panther narrative, From the Panther 21 to 21st-Century Revolutions explains how and why the Panther legacy is still relevant and vital today.

Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon
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Publisher : Lori Handeland
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 9780990596417
ISBN-13 : 0990596419
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Crescent Moon by : Lori Handeland

Will he kiss me, or will he kill me? Cryptozoology, the study of and search for legendary creatures, is my life’s work. I’ve chased things no one has ever heard of. For over a century there have been whispers of a werewolf in the Crescent City. When bodies begin to pile up in Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp, it’s me, Diana Malone to the rescue. Unfortunately, my first swamp guide winds up dead. When sexy, reclusive former Special Forces officer Adam Ruelle offers his services, I accept, though local Cajun legends label the Ruelles cursed, deranged, even mad. But that doesn’t stop me from sleeping with him. I’ve been called less than sane myself. By night, Adam is everything I ever dreamed of in a lover. But when the sun rises, so do the questions. What is he hiding? fast paced werewolf plot, exciting must read with fast paced action, romantic plot line fantasy with strong heroine, captivating must read romance with murder, fantastic plot line paranormal romance, fast wit romance, unique supernatural plot line, fast paced murder plot, page turner after page turner romantic fantasy, paranormal full of tension cannot put down

The Lost Daughter

The Lost Daughter
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 244
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781101611067
ISBN-13 : 1101611065
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lost Daughter by : Mary Williams

“I always hoped [Mary Williams] would tell her incredible story. She's a writer of uncommon clarity and humor, and the arrival of her memoir is cause for celebration." —Dave Eggers, author of What is the What As she grew up in 1970s Oakland, California, role models for Mary Williams were few and far between: her father was often in prison, her older sister was a teenage prostitute, and her hot-tempered mother struggled to raise six children alone. For all Mary knew, she was heading down a similar path. But her life changed when she met Jane Fonda at summer camp in 1978. Fonda grew attached to the bright girl and eventually invited her to become part of her family, becoming the mother Mary never had. Mary’s life since has been one of adventure and opportunity—from hiking the Appalachian Trail solo, working with the Lost Boys of Sudan, and living in the frozen reaches of Antarctica. Her most courageous trip, though, involved returning to Oakland and reconnecting with her biological mother and family, many of whom she hadn’t seen since the day she left home. The Lost Daughter is a chronicle of her journey back in time, an exploration of fractured family bonds, and a moving epic of self-discovery.