I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Author: Maya Angelou
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2010-07-21
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 030747772X

Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local “powhitetrash.” At eight years old and back at her mother’s side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age—and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime. Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns that love for herself, the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors (“I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare”) will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned. Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity.”—James Baldwin From the Paperback edition.

True Love Beckons

True Love Beckons
Author: Lee Kah Wor
Publisher: Lee Kah Wor
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2021-07-25
Genre: Bibles
ISBN:

The deepest recess of every human heart craves for acceptance, admiration, affection, affirmation, approval, care, comfort, encouragement, recognition; in short, LOVE. All the striving for wealth and fame boils down to getting love. When we look to the world to satisfy that deep longing for love, we end up utterly disappointed and grossly manipulated. It is debilitating and depressing. We are looking for love in all the wrong places and faces. True love is seen in the sacrifices made. The sacrifice of all sacrifices is seen in the crucifixion of God the Son in human form as Jesus of Nazareth. It was the love of God the Father for us that nailed Him to the Cross. And it was the love of God the Son for us that kept Him there for the appointed duration of time. It is the love of God the Holy Spirit for us that motivates Him to remain within us. This amazing love is extraordinary in that God did so when we did not know just how much we needed it. We even spurned and despised it. What is love? In this is love: Not that we love God but that He first loved us.

The Jumble Book

The Jumble Book
Author: David Cory
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2023-07-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"The Jumble Book" is a delightful collection of short stories for children written by David Cory. The book features a diverse assortment of tales, each one filled with excitement, adventure, and valuable life lessons. In "The Jumble Book," readers are transported to different worlds and introduced to a variety of characters, from brave knights and clever animals to mischievous fairies and kind-hearted children. Each story is unique and captivating, capturing the imagination of young readers and keeping them engrossed from beginning to end. The book's title, "The Jumble Book," aptly reflects the eclectic mix of stories found within its pages. The stories range from humorous and whimsical to heartwarming and touching. Some tales are filled with thrilling escapades, while others focus on the importance of friendship, honesty, and perseverance. One of the highlights of "The Jumble Book" is its engaging writing style. David Cory masterfully weaves words together, creating vivid and enchanting worlds that come alive in the minds of readers. The language is accessible to young audiences, making the book suitable for both independent reading and bedtime storytelling. Throughout the book, children are introduced to valuable life lessons and moral themes that promote character development and positive values. Each story offers opportunities for reflection and discussion, allowing parents, teachers, and caregivers to engage young readers in meaningful conversations. In addition to its captivating storytelling, "The Jumble Book" is beautifully complemented by charming illustrations that add depth and visual appeal to the stories. The illustrations further ignite the imagination, allowing young readers to immerse themselves fully in the magical worlds depicted in the book. "The Jumble Book" is a treasure trove of imagination and creativity, making it a timeless classic that continues to enchant and inspire generations of young readers. It serves as a reminder of the joy and wonder of childhood and encourages children to embrace their curiosity, explore new horizons, and cherish the magic of storytelling."

'Round the Year in Myth and Song

'Round the Year in Myth and Song
Author: Florence Holbrook
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2022-06-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Round the Year in Myth and Song by Florence Holbrook presents mythological stories in a song format for school students of differing ages, in a didactic and interesting way that is easy to learn from.

Recipes From a Normal Mum

Recipes From a Normal Mum
Author: Holly Bell
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2014-07-17
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1849495688

In Recipes from a Normal Mum, Holly Bell transforms the daily chore of cooking for the whole family with her collection of inventive, economical and simple recipes. With colour photographs of every dish (in response to the feedback Holly always hears from mums!), this is the must-have book for any mum who is short of time but still wants to cook delicious food for her family. Each recipe is written in straightforward steps and made with ingredients that you can buy at the supermarket. Split into 8 chapters including The More the Merrier, Dinner for 2 in A Flash, Switch to Baking Mode and Food for the Great British Outdoors, Holly has recipes to fit every family occasion. And no longer will you be stumped when you are left with a little-used ingredient or an excess amount of a dish as Holly has supplied ideas for using up the surplus, ensuring you waste absolutely nothing. Recipes include the Mix It Up Breakfast Muffins, Lemony Salmon Pasta with Courgettes & Peas, Tortilla Traybake and Lemon Button Biscuits. Holly is a real mum cooking in real time and 'normal' mums of every variety regularly turn to her blog for advice and fail-safe recipes. Whether it is a speedy recipe for feeding little people, cooking for a hungry crowd, baking for children's parties, or conjuring up grown-up weeknight suppers, this is a book to which you can turn no matter what aspect of family life you're approaching that day.

Fifth Business

Fifth Business
Author: Robertson Davies
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2001-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0525505504

The first book in Robertson Davies's acclaimed The Deptford Trilogy, with a new foreword by Kelly Link Ramsay is a man twice born, a man who has returned from the hell of the battle-grave at Passchendaele in World War I decorated with the Victoria Cross and destined to be caught in a no man's land where memory, history, and myth collide. As Ramsay tells his story, it begins to seem that from boyhood, he has exerted a perhaps mystical, perhaps pernicious, influence on those around him. His apparently innocent involvement in such innocuous events as the throwing of a snowball or the teaching of card tricks to a small boy in the end prove neither innocent nor innocuous. Fifth Business stands alone as a remarkable story told by a rational man who discovers that the marvelous is only another aspect of the real. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.