The Wind in My Hair

The Wind in My Hair
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Publisher : Little, Brown
Total Pages : 413
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780316549073
ISBN-13 : 031654907X
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Wind in My Hair by : Masih Alinejad

An extraordinary memoir from an Iranian journalist in exile about leaving her country, challenging tradition and sparking an online movement against compulsory hijab. A photo on Masih's Facebook page: a woman standing proudly, face bare, hair blowing in the wind. Her crime: removing her veil, or hijab, which is compulsory for women in Iran. This is the self-portrait that sparked 'My Stealthy Freedom,' a social media campaign that went viral. But Masih is so much more than the arresting face that sparked a campaign inspiring women to find their voices. She's also a world-class journalist whose personal story, told in her unforgettably bold and spirited voice, is emotional and inspiring. She grew up in a traditional village where her mother, a tailor and respected figure in the community, was the exception to the rule in a culture where women reside in their husbands' shadows. As a teenager, Masih was arrested for political activism and was surprised to discover she was pregnant while in police custody. When she was released, she married quickly and followed her young husband to Tehran where she was later served divorce papers to the shame and embarrassment of her religiously conservative family. Masih spent nine years struggling to regain custody of her beloved only son and was forced into exile, leaving her homeland and her heritage. Following Donald Trump's notorious immigration ban, Masih found herself separated from her child, who lives abroad, once again. A testament to a spirit that remains unbroken, and an enlightening, intimate invitation into a world we don't know nearly enough about, The Wind in My Hair is the extraordinary memoir of a woman who overcame enormous adversity to fight for what she believes in, and to encourage others to do the same.

Noah Chases the Wind

Noah Chases the Wind
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Publisher : Redleaf Press
Total Pages : 35
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ISBN-10 : 9781605543574
ISBN-13 : 1605543578
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Noah Chases the Wind by : Michelle Worthington

Noah knew he was different. He could see things that others couldn't, like the patterns in the dust that floated down on sunbeams. Noah is different. He sees, hears, feels, and thinks in ways that other people don't always understand, and he asks a lot of questions along the way. Noah loves science, especially the weather. His books usually provide him with the answers he needs, until one day, there's one question they don't answer—and that is where Noah's windy adventure begins. Filled with rich, sweeping illustrations, this picture book celebrates the inquisitive nature of all children, including those on the autism spectrum, who cannot stop asking a question until an answer has been unearthed. The book contains a page of information for parents, caregivers, and educators about the importance of helping children feel good about their differences and know that being different is okay. Michelle Worthington was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and has lived there all her life. She is much-published author in Australia. Joseph Cowman lives and paints in the hills and valleys of suburban Idaho. He is a long-standing member of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators. He is the illustrator of six other Redleaf Lane books, including most recently, The Amazing Erik and Rita and the Firefighters.

The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0746069782
ISBN-13 : 9780746069783
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis The Snowy Day by : Anna Milbourne

Several children enjoy playing in the snow.

Any Way the Wind Blows

Any Way the Wind Blows
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Publisher : Wednesday Books
Total Pages : 450
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781250254344
ISBN-13 : 1250254345
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Any Way the Wind Blows by : Rainbow Rowell

New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell's epic fantasy, the Simon Snow trilogy, concludes with Any Way the Wind Blows. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. Now, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha must decide how to move forward. For Simon, that means choosing whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages — and if he doesn't, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she's smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isn't sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet. This book is a finale. It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest. The Simon Snow Trilogy was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings—about catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us.

The Shadow of the Wind

The Shadow of the Wind
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 512
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781101147061
ISBN-13 : 1101147067
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis The Shadow of the Wind by : Carlos Ruiz Zafon

The New York Times bestseller “The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero.” —Entertainment Weekly (Editor's Choice) “One gorgeous read.” —Stephen King Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax’s books in existence. Soon Daniel’s seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.

My Hair

My Hair
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Publisher : Faber & Faber
Total Pages : 36
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780571346882
ISBN-13 : 057134688X
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis My Hair by : Hannah Lee

My birthday's coming up so soon, I'll need new clothes to wear. But most of all, I need to know, How shall I style my hair? Will it be dreads or a twist out? Braids or a high-top fade? Joyous and vibrant, this captures perfectly the excitement of getting ready for a celebration, as well as showcasing a dazzling array of intricate hairstyles. This is a glorious debut from an exciting new partnership who both emerged from the FAB Prize for undiscovered BAME writers and illustrators.

The Wind in My Hair

The Wind in My Hair
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Publisher : Interlink Books
Total Pages : 244
Release :
ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106019107074
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis The Wind in My Hair by : Salma Salem

"If the particular pitch of this memoir derives from it deathbed narration (as Salem lay dying of cancer, she dictated the story of her life to Laura Maritano), it is the memoir's judicious balance of the personal and the political that triumphs over any individual or national tragedy. Salem embraces life passionately to the end, and in doing so, has left the world the gift of her life story."--BOOK JACKET.

Fire in the Wind

Fire in the Wind
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Publisher : Tate Publishing
Total Pages : 156
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781616633424
ISBN-13 : 1616633425
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Fire in the Wind by : Dana M. Stein

In the year 2036, much farmland has been lost due to higher temperatures; coastal flooding has uprooted thousands of families, creating 'the displaced'; environmental movements have become radicalized; and climate change has become the central topic in the presidential election. There are many issues, and the US is crying out for a leader who will give them hope. Dana Stein has created an exciting story line that weaves its way through the lives of a displaced farmer, a National Security Council staffer, and a college professor. Will these three individuals be able to come up with a plan to reverse the severe damage to the globe? Is it too late to squelch the Fire in the Wind?

Wind in My Hair

Wind in My Hair
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 196
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0992915171
ISBN-13 : 9780992915179
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Wind in My Hair by : Josephine Loewenstein