Sheila Dalton Libros

"a quick introduction to the life of a great American" -- The New York TimesAn inspiring portrait of the incredible life and lasting influence of Dr. Martin Luther KingMarshall Frady, the reporter who became the unofficial chronicler of the civil rights movement, here re-creates the life and turbulent times of its inspirational leader. Deftly interweaving the story of King’s quest with a history of the African American struggle for equality, Frady offers fascinating insights into his subject’s magnetic character, with its mixture of piety and ambition. He explores the complexities of King’s relationships with other civil rights leaders, the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and the FBI’s J. Edgar Hoover, who conducted a relentless vendetta against him. The result is a biography that conveys not just the facts of King’s life but the power of his legacy.

"Bringing Jurrasic Park to your home, a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Canada's most exciting team. Comprising twenty-five chapters to mark the team's twenty-five years, We the North celebrates the biggest moments of the quarter-century--from Vince Carter's amazing display at the dunk competition to the play-off runs, the major trades, the Raptors' incredible fans, including Nav Bhatia and Drake, and of course the challenges that marked the route to the championship-clinching Game 6 that brought the whole country to a standstill. We the North: 25 Years of the Toronto Raptors tells the story of Canada's most exciting team, charting their rise from a sporting oddity in a hockey-mad country to the status they hold today as the reigning NBA champions and national heroes."-- Provided by publisher

For girls, puberty is one stage in life when girls want to look their best. And, if they have been naughty or nice during childhood, then this can be a particularly difficult period. While it is natural to feel excited about starting a new phase of your life, being a teenager is not all fun and games. Puberty is one of the most exciting events that happen to teenagers. They experience the changes happening to their body, minds, and emotions. During this time, boys start thinking about sex, and girls start getting a new and very noticeable appearance, and hormones start causing problems. Girls also start worrying about their bodies and what others think. Girls have to cope with puberty for the first time. This can be a confusing and anxious time, especially if you feel you are not measuring up. With some planning and practice, you can get your body back and feel better about yourself again. Puberty is the start of a new stage in a girl's life. During puberty, girls experience many changes including changes to their bodies, mental health, mood, and sexuality. However, puberty is not an unavoidable part of growing up; it can be managed and controlled. This book is a guide to puberty for girls, and it includes advice

Peter Emm ist während des Zweiten Weltkrieges in Zentraleuropa geboren und erfolgreich, wenn auch vorzugsweise unauffällig in einem akademischen Beruf tätig. Aus Rücksicht auf Familie und Beruf zieht er für literarische Texte ein Pseudonym vor. Seine Texte beruhen überwiegend auf eigenen Erlebnissen und Beobachtungen. Sie wollen nicht erziehen, bilden oder verändern, sondern unterhalten. Das fast völlige Fehlen direkter Rede trägt der Tatsache Rechnung, dass in unserer Zeit zwar unablässig von Kommunikation gesprochen wird, ein echtes Gespräch aber auch zwischen einander nahestehenden Personen selten geführt wird. Seine Kriminalnovellen weichen deutlich vom Genre ab: Wesentlich sind die Motive, die zum Mord führen, und seine Umstände - seine Aufklärung ist dabei jedoch unwesentlich. Auch die als »Begebenheiten« zusammengefassten Texte sind ungewöhnlich, teils skurril, dabei immer unterhaltend und gelegentlich irritierend komisch.