This is a most delightful poetry book full of poems that vary in content, style and emotions ... It is a most wonderful read for all who love and understand poetry and so sweetly beautiful to delight... More > all including children that read...< Less
Ambershore is the autobiography of Rhoda Gurevich, a woman of Latvian Jewish heritage who survived the horrors of history. In this memoir, Gurevich chronicles her charmed early life in the... More > cosmopolitan capital of Riga, Latvia, which took a nightmarish turn following the occupation of Latvia by the Soviet Union, the invasion by the Nazis, and the annihilation of most of the country's Jewish population. Hers is a story of wits, luck, and survival, combined with a passion for culture and humanity that instilled Rhoda's life with dignity during some of civlizations darkest eras. Along with the tale of her journey from Riga to the United States, where she immigrated with her family in the 1970s, Ambershore gives a rare account of life in Latvia before, during, and after WWII, from the culinary riches of the Central Market and authentic Latvian Jewish recipes, to the details of the Russian occupation and Latvia’s independence. Readers will feel each bump, setback, and triumph in Rhoda’s journey.< Less
Ambershore is the autobiography of Rhoda Gurevich, a woman of Latvian Jewish heritage who survived the horrors of history. In this memoir, Gurevich chronicles her charmed early life in the... More > cosmopolitan capital of Riga, Latvia, which took a nightmarish turn following the occupation of Latvia by the Soviet Union, the invasion by the Nazis, and the annihilation of most of the country's Jewish population. Hers is a story of wits, luck, and survival, combined with a passion for culture and humanity that instilled Rhoda's life with dignity during some of civlizations darkest eras. Along with the tale of her journey from Riga to the United States, where she immigrated with her family in the 1970s, Ambershore gives a rare account of life in Latvia before, during, and after WWII, from the culinary riches of the Central Market and authentic Latvian Jewish recipes, to the details of the Russian occupation and Latvia’s independence. Readers will feel each bump, setback, and triumph in Rhoda’s journey.< Less
Piggles pig helps his community and children understand climate change and environmental protection. Piggles shows that everyone has a responsibility to their environment and the things they do can... More > help or damage the environment.
Piggles' adventures shows him helping save a forest, learning and teaching about climate change, and cleaning up pollution. Adventures of Piggles is ideal for teaching children about the environment and what they can do to protect it. The book is presented in an easy to read and understand format for kids all over the world.
Each copy of the book sold will generate funds to produce a paperback copy to be given to children free in developing countries.< Less
This is a true story about Rhoda's own son
John, who was once afraid of snow,
but like all children do
he learned to love it...
After the story there is included
some of lovely children's... More > poetry,
that all will enjoy< Less
Emily is a young woman living in New York after the Second World War. As a college student, she meets and becomes friends with the fascinating, strikingly beautiful and secretive Brenda, whose... More > story, she gradually discovers, just doesn't add up. As Emily's suspicions grow about Brenda's real past, their friendship becomes strained. Many questions about Brenda remain unanswered, and Emily begins to discover that her own background is perhaps not what she had been led to believe.
A Question of Values deals with the fairness of using conventional ethical standards when judging the behavior of people acting under extreme conditions. It raises the consideration that perhaps the moral conduct we normally expect from ourselves and others may not always be relevant in every situation.
This moving story is hugely compelling and thought-provoking.< Less
Originally published as a limited run of 500 copies by New York's little known Juniper Press in 1938, an unsung ground-breaker predating the sexual revolution of the 1960s by 20+ years, but has... More > languished in total obscurity ever since. Our facsimile reprint is the first for 63 years. The story follows the exploits of Lucile, a girl from a poverty-stricken family from the deep-south of the United States. Her insolvent parents approach a local Good 'ole boy type, one Lester Raleigh, for a crucial loan. Mr Raleigh agrees, but only on the rather suspicious premise that Lucile is kept under Mr Raleigh's wing as a slave for insurance purposes (they do things differently in the south!) As Lucile's father already inflicts regular beltings upon his daughter, her parents don't see why not. However, they do not stay true to their terms and conditions, leaving Lucile in Mr Raleigh's servitude for much longer than she anticipated!< Less
This is a true story about my own son
John, who was once afraid of snow,
but like all children do
he learned to love it...
After the story I have included
some of my poetry,
that I hope you will... More >
enjoy< Less
This is a most delightful poetry book full of poems that vary in content, style and emotions ...
It is a most wonderful read for all who love and understand poetry and so sweetly beautiful to delight... More > all including children that read...< Less
