Childhood Art

Jonathan Franzen arrived late, and last, in a family of boys in Webster Groves, Missouri. The Discomfort Zone is his intimate memoir of his development from a "small and fundamentally ridiculous person", through an adolescence both excruciating and strangely happy, into an adult with embarrassing and unexpected passions.

Kit de Waal grew up in a household of opposites and extremes. Her haphazard mother rarely cooked, forbade Christmas and birthdays, worked as a cleaner, nurse and childminder sometimes all at once and believed the world would end in 1975. Meanwhile, her father stuffed barrels full of goodies for his relatives in the Caribbean, cooked elaborate meals on a whim and splurged money they didn't have on cars, suits and shoes fit for a prince. Both of her parents were waiting for paradise. It never came.

A murder in a quiet English village, long-buried secrets and a man's search for answers about his traumatic past entangle FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan in the latest edge-of-your-seat Sharpe & Donovan novel As a young boy, Oliver York witnessed the murder of his wealthy parents in...

NEBADOR - the incredible journey of five young adults from poverty and oppression to respected citizenship in the wide universe. This epic young-adult science fiction adventure continues as Ilika and his nine students make their way through the countryside as he teaches them. Tested by needy people, burned by steam, pounded by the ocean at high tide, and attacked by wild animals, they must find reserves of courage they didn't know they had.

One of the things that can cause problems in a family and marriage is when parents are out of alignment with each other...which can be a cause of inconsistency, heated discussions, and confusion that can ultimately end up hurting your kids. So, what’s the solution to this? Being good parents together. Being in perfect alignment with each other when it comes to your most important job on this planet: parenting your kids. This book will show you exactly how to do that.

Richard Blanco's childhood and adolescence were experienced between two imaginary worlds: his parents' nostalgic world of 1950s Cuba and his imagined America, the country he saw on reruns of The Brady Bunch and Leave it to Beaver—an "exotic" life he yearned for as much as he yearned to see "la patria." A prismatic and lyrical narrative rich with the colors, sounds, smells, and textures of Miami, Richard Blanco's personal narrative is a resonant account of how he discovered his authentic self and ultimately, a deeper understanding of what it means to be American.

In the near future, a few young women manifest extraordinary abilities called "Shine". Each girl's ability is different. Some develop extraordinary mental abilities. Some become physically strong. Others have powers that defy description. But the world does not embrace these Shines. It fears them. Aura was only trying to use her healing powers to help a small child. But when she Shined, something went horribly wrong - and Seattle was destroyed. In the aftermath of this disaster, the government institutionalizes Shines in "rehabilitative treatment centers"

Classroom teacher, author, and speaker Pernille Ripp reveals the five keys to creating a passionate reading environment. Throughout the book, Pernille opens up about her own trials and errors as a teacher and what she's learned along the way. She also shares a wide variety of practical tools that you can use in your own classroom.

'I have just had one of those absolutely mad mornings when you go out to have a browse at tagines and end up coming home with a brand-new gas ring expander. I think I was probably as surprised as anybody. Sometimes life is just like that, isn't it?' Award-winning food writer Damien Trench takes you on a journey through his childhood and his early inspirations - culinary and otherwise - with occasional diversions to the present.

Faithful Friends is a one-of-a-kind Bible storybook featuring the stories of over 40 men and women of the Bible. Bring a touch of whimsy to story time with this accessible collection of stories featuring both familiar and lesser-known figures like Noah, Joseph, Esther, John the Baptist, Miriam...

Have you ever been ignored, bullied, or verbally attacked by other moms over the way you choose to raise your children? If you are homeschooling or considering the idea but are also worried about being bullied, you don’t have to stress over that anymore. This relatable guide will help you shift your mindset and start feeling free without the urge to convince the attackers you are right.

Liebevoll, fundiert und spielerisch! Manche Kinder brauchen einfach mehr Zeit, um Sprechen zu lernen. Als Eltern können Sie Ihr Kind liebevoll beim Sprechenlernen unterstützen. Mit den Kinderliedern in diesem Hörbuch und dem illustrierten Booklet fördern Sie ganz gezielt und trotzdem spielerisch die Sprachentwicklung Ihres Kindes. Nebenbei bekommen Sie wichtige Tipps von Dr. Anke Buschmann, der Gründerin des renommierten Heidelberger Zentrums für Entwicklung und Lernen, die die Ängste und Sorgen von Eltern kennt und versteht.

Everyone's favorite folk song, written by Woody Guthrie and sung by his son, Arlo, is brought to glorious, toe-tapping life in this rich production. Includes a biographical segment about Woody Guthrie narrated by his daughter Nora Guthrie.

Opera prima di Tolstoj, pubblicata nel 1852 su una rivista, Infanzia era destinata a comporre, con le successive Adolescenza, Giovinezza, Età della piena giovinezza, un romanzo dal titolo complessivo "Le quattro età dello sviluppo", che non andò però mai oltre Giovinezza, anch'essa peraltro incompiuta. Il successo fu immediato per la profondità dello scritto che esplora la sensibilità di un fanciullo, in cui si riconosce il futuro grande esploratore dell’animo umano. Edizione Sansoni, 1928.Cornice musicale: temi russi di Balakirev.

The inspiring stories of five people who changed history, including Leonardo da Vinci, who painted the Mona Lisa; Christopher Wren, who rebuilt London; Antoni Gaudí, who built the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona; Pablo Picasso, the famous Spanish painter; and Frida Kahlo, the famous Mexican female artist.

Matériel éducatif visant à faire reconnaître l'importance de l'acquisition de la pulsation régulière. Cela vous semble intéressant? L'auteur le pense aussi! Écoutez le L'homme qui Semait le Rythme et découvrez le l'éducation musicale.

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history, including Pablo Casals, the Catalan cello player; Louis Armstrong, the American trumpet player and singer; Frank Sinatra, the Italian American singer and actor; Édith Piaf, France's famous singing star; Maria Callas, the Greek opera singer; and Elvis Presley, the man who changed pop music.

Jeder ist begabt, talentiert und besonders auf seine eigene erstaunliche Art und Weise. Das Bilderbuch für Kinder. Entdecke deine wahren Stärken und lerne, dich nicht mit anderen zu vergleichen - das perfekte Bilderbuch, um seinen Kindern beizubringen, dass jeder etwas Besonderes ist und dass es prima ist, anders zu sein! Es ist ein besonderer Tag in der Schule, doch anstatt aufgeregt zu sein, fühlt sich der kleine Tiger Samuel eher traurig und ängstlich. Alle anderen in seiner Klasse haben eine besondere Fähigkeit.