Star Power (Barbie)

Star Power (Barbie)
Author: Mary Man-Kong
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307975665

This Step 2 reader retells Barbie's latest direct-to-DVD film release. It's perfect for girls ages 4-6 who are just learning to read.

Barbie: The Princess & The Pop Star: Star Power (Barbie)

Barbie: The Princess & The Pop Star: Star Power (Barbie)
Author:
Publisher: Mattel, Inc.
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-06-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683431413

In this magical, musical adventure, Princess Tori and her favorite pop star Keira magically switch places. At first, swapping places seems like a great idea, until each girl realizes that the other’s life isn’t as easy as it seems! Will true friendship save the day? This exciting Barbie story shows the best thing you can be is yourself!

Star Power

Star Power
Author: Zoey Dean
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2009-04-16
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1101157356

From multi-million-copy-selling Zoey Dean comes the next addition to the Talent series! Mac, Emily, Coco and Becks are so over BAMS? which means their focus has turned to hitting the Big Time. Emily?s on the set of her first movie, starring opposite longtime crush Davey Woodward, while Mac?s busy launching Coco?s new Aguilerainspired debut and Becks?s Quicksilver modeling career. Superstardom, here they come! Check out the results of Zoey Dean?s Nationwide Talent Contest at www.zoeydeanstalent.com, where you can see just how precious talent really is. As we all know, YOU EITHER HAVE IT OR YOU DON?T.

Star Power

Star Power
Author: Arthur Susnow
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2011-09-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146203666X

Dick Jenkins is the most talented young baseball player in the major leagues. In fact, one might say he has star power. But Dick also has a dangerous secret compulsion, and unfortunately his young female fans who idolize him are adversely affected by this compulsion, and become the victims of his dark obsessions. The team executives and Dicks cousin attempt to control Dicks impulses, and because of his outstanding ability on the ball fi ld, when on occasion they fail to control Dick, the executives and his cousin will do anything to protect him and his career. Dicks agent, a former major leaguer, becomes suspicious, and retains the services of a private detective, who uncovers the truth, and Dick is forced to flee. Time will tell if his past and subsequent behavior will catch up to him.

Barbie in Star Light Adventure

Barbie in Star Light Adventure
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2023-09-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1998240010

The outline of this story: "Barbie in Star Light Adventure" is a story about dreams, courage, friendship, and the many wonders of the world that will never get old. The story is set in the beautiful town of Glitter Ville, where we meet Barbie, a wonderful girl who can't get enough of adventures. She wants to leave her small town. She has beautiful blue eyes and golden hair. Barbie has a strong urge to reach for the stars one night as she looks at them from her balcony. She goes on a mission to reach her goals in the universe. Her wise grandpa, Professor Pops, an inventor, and former moon explorer, inspires her to do this. Professor Pops gives Barbie great advice, stressing how important it is to be brave, determined, and plan carefully. Barbie works hard to learn about science, physics, and building spaceships. Her friends Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea always back her up. They work together to design and build the "Star Dreamer," a spaceship that can handle the harsh conditions of space flight. Barbie and her friends work hard on their project for months, which turn into years. The Star Dreamer is finally ready to go on its first trip. Professor Pops' eyes shine with pride as all of Glitter Ville comes together to say goodbye to Barbie. When the Star Dreamer takes off into the night sky, Barbie's heart skips a beat. She goes on a trip through space that will take her to faraway worlds, introduce her to strange animals, and show her the wonders of the universe. Along the way, she meets a hurt star named Twinkle, who invites her to join her search for the famous Star Crystal. Barbie's journey shows how strong dreams can be and how important friends are. Nova the Comet and Luna the Moonbeam help Barbie and her new friends get around the sky. They answer puzzles, show old truths, and show how kindness can make a difference. Their trip takes them to Lumaria, a remote and interesting world where the Star Crystal is kept. After going through a lot of trouble and pain, they reach the heart of Lumaria and break Star Crystal's spell. The whole world is filled with a warm, caring light, and the stars are shining brighter than they ever have. Barbie says goodnight to her alien friends and goes back to Earth when the job is done. People in Glitter Ville are glad to see her back because while she was gone, the stars got brighter. The village changes into a place where science, art, and adventure are at the center. Barbie's impact goes far beyond the small town where she grew up. She motivates people all over the world, sparking a global interest in space travel and bringing people together as they try to reach their goals. Her journey, which was full of dreams, courage, knowledge, and friendship, shows that the universe is full of magic and wonder for those who are brave enough to explore it. As the story goes on, Barbie's name comes to mean "stars," and her heart will always belong to the sky. Her legacy is a monument to the power of dreams, the search for knowledge, the strength of friendships, and the vast possibilities of the world. It's a reminder that anyone with bravery and a strong will can reach for the stars and find out all the secrets of the universe. How the story started: Once upon a time, a young woman named Barbie lived in the lovely town of Glitter Ville. Glitter Ville was a beautiful little town in a valley surrounded by hills covered in bright wildflowers. The town itself was a sight to see, with its cobblestone streets, pastel-colored houses, and streets lined with trees that bloomed in every color of the rainbow. It was the kind of place where it felt like time had stopped and every day was a nice, warm afternoon. Barbie, on the other hand, was not like the other girls in Glitter Ville. She stood out like a sparkling gem among a bunch of different people. Barbie was different from her friends because she had a unique sense of fun. While the other kids spent their afternoons playing in the town square or exploring the nearby woods, Barbie's heart longed for something more. She really wanted to see the world outside of her small, lovely town. The place Barbie lived in was just as appealing as the way she looked. Her calm, deep blue eyes looked like they held the soul of the evening sky. They had a spark of curiosity and wonder that hinted at her unique spirit. When Barbie walked, her golden hair sparkled and flowed like liquid sunshine. It fell in waves down her back, catching the light and giving her a warm, golden glow wherever she went. The people of Glitter Ville were amazed by Barbie's beauty and her special way of making every day look like something special. Her laughter sounded like wind chimes in the distance, and she could make an easy walk across the town square into a fun adventure. Her love of life was inspiring, and people were drawn to her like moths to a flame. Her friends loved spending time with her. But Barbie wasn't just special because she was beautiful or had a charming personality. What really set her apart was the fire in her heart, which was full of dreams and a strong desire to see the world outside of Glitter Ville. Barbie's dreams were as big as the sky, and she wanted to go on adventures that would take her to faraway places with amazing things she had never seen before. Every night, Barbie would sit on her porch and stare at the stars as the sun set and turned the sky pink and orange. She would get lost in the sparkling constellations and trace them with her finger as if she could touch them. During these times, her dreams took off, and she imagined herself as a brave explorer who flew through the universe to faraway galaxies and new worlds. Barbie's room showed how creative she could be. The walls were covered with posters of scientists, celestial bodies, and spaceships of all shapes and sizes. She had a library full of books about astronomy, physics, and space travel, which she read quickly because she was so hungry for knowledge. Barbie was determined to find out as much as she could about the universe. She knew that knowledge was the key to finding out the secrets of the universe. Barbie's sense of adventure, however, was not just in her head. She was a girl who did things, and she knew that dreams alone wouldn't get her out of Glitter Ville. Barbie wanted to make her dreams come true as much as she wanted to be like the stars she looked up to. She knew she couldn't travel by herself, so she asked her best friends, Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea, to help her. They were a close-knit group of friends. Each of them had their own skills and quirks, but they all loved Barbie and were loyal to her. Together, they were an unbeatable force that was ready to take on any problem. Barbie felt a deep longing in her heart as she lay on her porch and looked up at the stars one beautiful evening. The sky was a medley of colors that made the night in Glitter Ville different from any other. The stars shone with a brightness that seemed to go beyond what was known. Each one looked like a tiny lamp lighting up the dark night, and all of them together gave the town a beautiful, ethereal glow. Barbie's balcony was her safe place. It was a place where she could get away from the everyday and dive into the mysteries of the world. She would often come back to this place after a long day of learning and getting ready for her next trip. The balcony gave her a first-person view of the wonders of the universe that had her mind riveted. Here, she found peace, inspiration, and a strong sense of being connected to the world. Barbie leaned back in her balcony chair and ran her fingers along the cool wrought-iron fence. A light breeze carried the smell of flowers from nearby fields, and the quiet chirping of crickets was a soothing lullaby. She looked up into the sky, and her blue eyes sparkled in the light of the stars. She felt a clear connection to the world. As she looked up at all the stars, she felt a strong sense of desire. It was as if the stars themselves were telling her secrets and pushing her to find out what amazing things were outside of Glitter Ville. It was more than a little girl's usual fantasy; it was a call from the deepest part of her soul. Barbie knew that there was something beyond the twinkling stars that she had to find out about. Since she could remember, she had been getting this feeling. She couldn't stop wanting to go to places no one from Glitter Ville had ever been before. She felt like her future was tied to the stars, and she couldn't fight it any longer. Barbie made a firm choice that changed the course of her life for good. She decided to go on a trip that would take her to meet the stars she looked up to. She didn't make the choice quickly because she knew that such an expedition would be hard and full of unknowns. Barbie, on the other hand, had always been a girl with a strong will. Once she made up her mind about something, she never changed her mind. As Barbie put her plan into action, the next few days were a blur of action. She didn't think she could go on such a crazy trip by herself, so she asked her grandfather, Professor Pops, for help and support. Professor Pops was an old man with a lot of experience. He had once made a rocket that went to the moon. He had always supported Barbie's goals because he saw the same spark of curiosity and excitement in her eyes that had led him to pursue his own. Barbie sat down with her granddad, and they talked late into the night about her goals and dreams. She said she wanted to learn more about the stars, and Professor Pops was happy to help. He knew Barbie could do great things, and he put all of his faith in her. With his help, Barbie started making plans for her trip through space. Barbie's first step was to learn the information and skills she needed to go to space. She worked hard at her studies and read a lot of books about astronomy, physics, and building spaceships. Every day was a chance to learn something new, and she liked the challenge of mastering the hard topics that would prepare her for the unknown. Barbie was very determined, and she put a lot of effort into her schoolwork. She spent a lot of time at the local library, surrounded by stacks of books and notes, learning about how to use the stars to navigate and how rockets work. Her friends Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea joined her in her quest for information. Together, they formed a close and eager study group. Barbie and her friends became a strong team as the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months. They were all driven by a desire to find out more about the world. They worked on hard math, experiments, and hands-on projects like designing spacecraft parts and making model rockets. It was its own journey of discovery, as they learned not only about how big the universe is, but also about the power of friendship and working together. Barbie's room was turned into a makeshift lab with plans, charts, and mockups of spacecraft parts. The walls were covered with posters of astronauts and space adventures, which were always a source of inspiration. Barbie could feel her excitement growing as they got closer to their goal each day, like a rocket getting ready to take off. But Barbie's adventures didn't just take place in her studies and in her room. She knew that having practical knowledge was just as important as knowing things in theory. With the help of her grandfather, she and her friends made a life-sized copy of their spaceship, the "Star Dreamer." It was a labor of love, built with precision and care, and it was a physical representation of their hopes and dreams. As the Star Dreamer took shape, the whole town of Glitter Ville came together to help Barbie and her friends. The community came together to help. Engineers and craftspeople from the area shared their knowledge, and people from the town gave support and supplies. The way people worked together in Glitter Ville was a testament to the belief that dreams can come true when a community works together.

Get Your Glam On! (Barbie)

Get Your Glam On! (Barbie)
Author: Mary Man-Kong
Publisher: Golden Books
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0553521659

Children ages 3 to 7 will have hours of coloring fun with this 416-page Barbie activity book that features over 200 stickers!

Female Force: Ruth Handler, Creator of Barbie

Female Force: Ruth Handler, Creator of Barbie
Author: Tara Broeckel
Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2017-10-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1450744311

Examines the history of Barbie, describes how the Mattel co-founder used a German doll for the model of the original doll, and discusses the evolution of the doll over the years.

The Ponytail

The Ponytail
Author: Trygve B. Broch
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2023-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3031207807

This open access book adopts a cultural sociology of materiality to explore the hallmark of the female athlete: the ponytail. Studying a wealth of news articles about ponytails in sports and society, Broch uncovers this hairstyle’s polyvocality and argues that it is a total social phenomenon. By separating his approach from the cultural studies tradition, Broch highlights how hair is imbued with codes, narratives, and myth that allow its wearers to understand, maneuver, and criticize social gender relations in deeply personal ways. Using multiple theories about hair, bodies, myths, and icons, he creates a multidimensional method to show how icons are imitated and used. As women navigate their practical lives, health issues, and gendered expectations, the ponytail materializes their dynamic maneuvering of cultural and social environments. Sporting a ponytail—itself an embodiment of movement—is filled with a performativity of social movements: a cultural kinetics that is never apolitical.

Drop the Ball

Drop the Ball
Author: Tiffany Dufu
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1250071755

Tiffany Dufu's Drop the Ball is a bold and inspiring memoir and manifesto from a renowned voice in the women's leadership movement that shows women how to cultivate the single skill they really need in order to thrive: the ability to let go. Once the poster girl for doing it all, after she had her first child, Tiffany Dufu struggled to accomplish everything she thought she needed to in order to succeed. Like so many driven and talented women who have been brought up to believe that to have it all, they must do it all, Dufu began to feel that achieving her career and personal goals was an impossibility. Eventually, she discovered the solution: letting go. In Drop the Ball, Dufu recounts how she learned to reevaluate expectations, shrink her to-do list, and meaningfully engage the assistance of others—freeing the space she needed to flourish at work and to develop deeper, more meaningful relationships at home. Even though women are half the workforce, they still represent only eighteen per cent of the highest level leaders. The reasons are obvious: just as women reach middle management they are also starting families. Mounting responsibilities at work and home leave them with no bandwidth to do what will most lead to their success. Offering new perspective on why the women’s leadership movement has stalled, and packed with actionable advice, Tiffany Dufu’s Drop the Ball urges women to embrace imperfection, to expect less of themselves and more from others—only then can they focus on what they truly care about, devote the necessary energy to achieving their real goals, and create the type of rich, rewarding life we all desire.

A Walking Miracle

A Walking Miracle
Author: Richard Donald Pietz
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2010-04-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1450075215

A Walking Miracle, primarily written for the author’s children, is a collection of personal stories revealing the life and times of a youngster growing up from the rural northern plains to the southern city streets. From the college campus to life in the military during the Vietnam crisis. Surviving several close calls with the grim reaper leads the author to the conclusion that anyone reaching the age of twenty five is a walking miracle. Part two contains stories from his father, a WW I diary kept by his grandfather, and a diary from the time of his great, great grandfather.