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| Author | : Deborah Hand-Cutler |
| Publisher | : Black Horse Press |
| Total Pages | : 278 |
| Release | : 2021-05-10 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781736516515 |
The Snake in the Garden is an explosive depiction of racism in twentieth-century Arkansas, seen through the lens of interracial relationships over four generations. Starting in 1926, and paying homage to Kate Chopin's "Desiree's Baby," the story moves to the turbulent night of the Kennedy assassination in 1963, the Hollywood music scene of the 1970s and '80s, and the still-troubled racial attitudes of 1993. Written by two women, one Black, one white, the novel depicts racism from the point of view of both Blacks and whites - racists, non-racists and victims, alike. The setting is the fictional town of Jefferson Springs, Arkansas, during the Jim Crow era. Lucille Day, a Black woman, worked as a domestic for the family of judge Reuben Whittier in the 1950s and early '60s. Her children, Regina and Clarence, were forbidden to be friends with the judge's daughter, Karen. In 1963, when Regina, Clarence and Karen were teenagers, bigotry prevailed, and it was illegal for Blacks and whites to have relationships or marry. The night President Kennedy was assassinated, three days after a stopover in town, all hell broke loose in Jefferson Springs, with tragic results, including a lynching. Clarence was jailed, and Regina was exiled to California to live with her Aunt Violet. There, she won a singing contest and became a pop star. Karen, meanwhile, was forced to stay home under the cruel thumb of her father. She longed for a true father-daughter bond, but in his eyes, she could do no right. She consoled herself in her boring and barren life with chocolate and English romance novels. Regina had vowed never to return to Arkansas. But when her mother died, she knew she had to attend the funeral. She dreaded going back where she had felt nothing but humiliation, anger and fear. Can the two women now unite to uncover the truth about their families, and finally make things right for Clarence? The Snake in the Garden is a powerful story of transcendence over scars of the past, and the healing that can come when the truth is finally faced.
| Author | : Victoria Roberts |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016-06-30 |
| Genre | : Assassins |
| ISBN | : 9781535021975 |
Determined to avenge her father's death, Annella Poley, an assassin for the crown, crosses paths with a brawny Highland captain who helps her uncover secrets of her past. --
| Author | : Ted Levin |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 508 |
| Release | : 2016-05-12 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 022604078X |
The acclaimed naturalist offers an in-depth profile of the timber rattlesnake, from its unique biological adaptations to its role in American history. The ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake is one of the most famous—and terrifying—sounds in nature. Today, they are found in thirty-one states and many major cities. Yet most Americans have never seen a timber rattler, and only know them from movies or our frightened imaginations. Ted Levin aims to change that with America’s Snake. This portrait of the timber rattler explores its significance in American frontier history, and sheds light on the heroic efforts to protect the species against habitat loss, climate change, and the human tendency to kill what we fear. Taking us from labs where the secrets of the snake’s evolutionary adaptations are being unlocked to far-flung habitats that are protected by dedicated herpetologists, Levin paints a picture of a fascinating creature: peaceable, social, long-lived, and, despite our phobias, not inclined to bite. The timber rattler emerges here as an emblem of America, but also of the struggles involved in protecting the natural world. A wonderful mix of natural history, travel writing, and exemplary journalism, America’s Snake is loaded with remarkable characters—none more so than the snake itself: frightening, fascinating, and unforgettable. A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award-winner
| Author | : Libba Moore Gray |
| Publisher | : Scholastic |
| Total Pages | : 32 |
| Release | : 1997-09-01 |
| Genre | : Snakes |
| ISBN | : 9780531070901 |
Despite his mother's warning not to wander, Small Green Snake wiggles away to investigate the new sound from across the garden wall.
| Author | : Seymour Simon |
| Publisher | : StarWalk Kids Media |
| Total Pages | : 79 |
| Release | : 2012-10-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1623340519 |
There are more than 250 kinds of poisonous snakes, and this illustrated book tells where they live, what they eat, and how they behave. It also reveals which snakes pose no danger to humans, how snakes are "milked," how anti-venom is made, and what to do if you're bitten.
| Author | : DK |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 82 |
| Release | : 2013-02-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1465412174 |
From speedy slithering creatures and living dragons to snakes that fly and shed skin, Everything You Need to Know About Snakes explores the fascinating world of reptiles. Readers will discover how far a cobra can spit, a gallery of fangs, how to survive a snake attack, the life cycle of a snake, and the Titanoboa-a 50-foot-long prehistoric snake- while also learning about lizards, crocodiles, tortoises, and turtles. Includes incredible images, fun games and quizzes, plus shocking facts on anatomy, diet, and behavior, kids will want to dip into this e-guide time and again.
| Author | : Nancy Lawson |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2017-04-18 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1616896175 |
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
| Author | : Dooney Jackson |
| Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 121 |
| Release | : 2015-03-28 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1503547523 |
Dooney Jacksons life was a roller coaster of events. In addition to experiencing so much as a youth, she persevered and made it out of the rough streets of South Central California. Living life without knowing the root of her despair all ended with a single letter penned by her father in prison. The truth came out, and Shamoria was determined to become the opposite of what was to become of her life through tragedies. This is a remarkable biography that will put you in the characters shoes, feeling the struggle and pain and also the happiness through blessings.
| Author | : Mark O'Shea |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 657 |
| Release | : 2018-10-15 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 022645939X |
For millennia, humans have regarded snakes with an exceptional combination of fascination and revulsion. Some people recoil in fear at the very suggestion of these creatures, while others happily keep them as pets. Snakes can convey both beauty and menace in a single tongue flick and so these creatures have held a special place in our cultures. Yet, for as many meanings that we attribute to snakes—from fertility and birth to sin and death—the real-life species represent an even wider array of wonders. The Book of Snakes presents 600 species of snakes from around the world, covering nearly one in six of all snake species. It will bring greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have existed for more than 160 million years, and that now inhabit every continent except Antarctica, as well as two of the great oceans. This volume pairs spectacular photos with easy-to-digest text. It is the first book on these creatures that combines a broad, worldwide sample with full-color, life-size accounts. Entries include close-ups of the snake’s head and a section of the snake at actual size. The detailed images allow readers to examine the intricate scale patterns and rainbow of colors as well as special features like a cobra’s hood or a rattlesnake’s rattle. The text is written for laypeople and includes a glossary of frequently used terms. Herpetologists and herpetoculturists alike will delight in this collection, and even those with a more cautious stance on snakes will find themselves drawn in by the wild diversity of the suborder Serpentes.
| Author | : Lainey Hitchman |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2016-09-15 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781911176022 |
Bringing Worlds Together is designed to bridge two worlds. All marriages are to some degree cross-cultural whether the couple is from opposite ends of the earth or if they grew up on the same street. No two families are the same! Blending two cultures together might be challenging, but it's not impossible when God's culture replaces your own.
