The Colorful Adventures of Cody & Jay

The Colorful Adventures of Cody & Jay
Author: Crystal Swain-Bates
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2013-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781939509062

Tired of the lack of diversity in children's coloring books? Meet Cody & Jay, two adventurous boys who just love to have fun! Follow them throughout over 40 fun-filled coloring and activity pages that inspire creativity, promote self-confidence, and celebrate diversity. Activity pages include fill-in-the-blank exercises (for example, "You can do amazing things if you try"), thought-provoking questions ("If you could fly anywhere in the world, where would you go?"), and fun pictures to complete ("Add a design to Jay's race car!"). A wonderful gift for kids of all races, this book is engaging and is loads of fun! Like this? Check out the version for girls: "The Colorful Adventures of Zoe & Star!"

The Colorful Adventures of Zoe and Star

The Colorful Adventures of Zoe and Star
Author: Crystal Swain-Bates
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2013-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781939509000

Meet Zoe & Star, two adventurous girls who just love to have fun! Follow them throughout over 40 fun-filled coloring and activity pages that inspire creativity, promote self-confidence, and celebrate diversity.

Color My Fro

Color My Fro
Author: Crystal Swain-Bates
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2013-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781939509079

In "Color My Fro," 31 big-haired fairies, mermaids, warriors, models, cheerleaders, and fierce divas grace the pages of this coloring book celebrating the beauty of black women and natural hair. At each turn of the page, a new natural hair inspired illustration greets you. Fun for any occasion, "Color My Fro" is the perfect stocking stuffer for natural hair lovers of any age so grab your crayons, colored pencils, and your afro pick and get started! Looking for more books celebrating the beauty of black women and children with natural hair? Check out Crystal Swain-Bates' other books, all of which are available on Amazon: Children's Books: "Big Hair, Don't Care" by Crystal Swain-Bates "The Colorful Adventures of Zoe & Star" by Crystal Swain-Bates Adult Books: "How to Go Natural Without Going Broke" by Crystal Swain-Bates

Justin Cody's Race to Survival!

Justin Cody's Race to Survival!
Author: Cliff Jacobson
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-06-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780997476835

Thirteen-year-old Justin Cody is failing two classes and is addicted to texting and playing video games. Forced to take a wilderness canoe trip in Canada with his Grandpa Henry, Cody is thrust into a race for survival when the two discover a top-secret drone developed by the U.S. military. Grandpa Henry is kidnapped and Justin--who knows nothing about canoeing and camping--must canoe alone to a distant lake that promises rescue. A riveting high-adventure tale AND a wilderness "skills" book! Learn important outdoor skills: make fire in the rain, storm-proof your camp, tie useful knots, find wild foods that are safe to eat, survive an encounter with a bear or moose, and more!

Tyler Johnson Was Here

Tyler Johnson Was Here
Author: Jay Coles
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2018-03-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316440787

A young man searches for answers after the death of his brother at the hands of police in this striking debut novel, for readers of The Hate U Give. When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid. The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean. Tyler Johnson Was Here is a powerful and moving portrait of youth and family that speaks to the serious issues of today--from gun control to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Longbow

Longbow
Author: Jay Campbell
Publisher: Ravens Eye Press LLC
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2012
Genre: Bowhunting
ISBN: 9780984005604

A story of the wild adventures of Jay and Karen Campbell, who chase big game with the longbow in Australia, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Caribbean, weaves their complicated life and deadly encounters with big rivers and big animals while still showing the joy is in the journey.

Book of Proof

Book of Proof
Author: Richard H. Hammack
Publisher:
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780989472111

This book is an introduction to the language and standard proof methods of mathematics. It is a bridge from the computational courses (such as calculus or differential equations) that students typically encounter in their first year of college to a more abstract outlook. It lays a foundation for more theoretical courses such as topology, analysis and abstract algebra. Although it may be more meaningful to the student who has had some calculus, there is really no prerequisite other than a measure of mathematical maturity.

The Book of Hidden Things

The Book of Hidden Things
Author: Francesco Dimitri
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2018-07-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785657089

Four old friends confront their darkest secrets in this fantasy steeped in nostalgia, folklore, religion, and the seductive landscape of Southern Italy—by the Italian Neil Gaiman. “A tale of adventure, mystery, friendship and heart-wrenching beauty that will make you re-examine what is holy, what is true, and what is beyond the realm of possibility.” —BookPage Four old school friends have a pact: to meet up every year in the small town in Puglia they grew up in. Art, the charismatic leader of the group and creator of the pact, insists that the agreement must remain unshakable and enduring. But this year, he never shows up. A visit to his house increases the friends’ worry: Art is farming marijuana. In Southern Italy doing that kind of thing can be very dangerous. They can’t go to the Carabinieri so must make enquiries of their own. This is how they come across the rumors about Art—bizarre and unbelievable rumors that he miraculously cured the local mafia boss’ daughter of terminal leukemia. And among the chaos of his house, they find a document written by Art, “The Book of Hidden Things”, that promises to reveal dark secrets and wonders beyond anything previously known. Set in the beguiling and seductive world of Southern Italy, Francesco Dimitri’s first novel in English is a story friendship, landscape, love, betrayal, and mystery that will entrance fans of Elena Ferrante, Neil Gaiman, and Donna Tartt.

I'm a Pretty Princess

I'm a Pretty Princess
Author: Crystal Swain-Bates
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781939509222

Meet Makayla, a pretty black princess who lives in a castle far, far away. Although she has cute dresses, a sparkling tiara, and a shiny wand, she discovers in this rhyming 30 page picture book that being a princess isn't just about her fancy things. Instead, what makes her a princess is what lies within!

Stepdog

Stepdog
Author: Nicole Galland
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062369482

What's the difference between puppy love and dogged devotion? When Sara Renault fired Rory O'Connor from his part-time job at a Boston art museum, and in response, Rory—Irishman, actor, musician, reformed party-boy— impulsively leaned over and kissed her . . . she kissed him back. Now, as Rory's visa runs out on the cusp of his big Hollywood break, Sara insists that he marry her to get a green card. In a matter of weeks they've gone from being friendly work colleagues to a live-in couple, and it's all grand . . . except for Cody, Sara's beloved dog from her troubled previous relationship. Sara's overattachment to her dog is the only thing she and Rory fight about. When Rory scores both his green card and the lead role in an upcoming TV pilot, he and Sara (and Cody) prepare to move to Los Angeles. But just before their departure, Cody is kidnapped—and it is entirely Rory's fault. Desperate to get back into Sara's good graces, Rory tracks Cody and the sociopathic dognapper to North Carolina. Can Rory rescue Cody and convince Sara that they belong together—with Cody—as a family? First they'll need to survive a madcap adventure that takes them through the heart of America.