Po Man's Child

Po Man's Child
Title Po Man's Child PDF eBook
Author Marci Blackman
Publisher
Pages 246
Release 1999
Genre Fiction
ISBN

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Told through the eyes of a twenty-seven year old African-American masochistic lesbian named Po, this compelling narrative follows a poetic trail of revelation, sexual perversion, religious fanaticism and the supernatural, to a redeeming conclusion of inner peace. After sustaining a serious injury which occurs during an S/M scene with her lover, and receiving a call from her brother informing her of her father's death, Po checks herself into a psychiatric ward. While in hospital, Po relives some of her life's most vivid events - with dramatic results.

The Poor Man's Son

The Poor Man's Son
Title The Poor Man's Son PDF eBook
Author Mouloud Feraoun
Publisher University of Virginia Press
Pages 196
Release 2005
Genre Fiction
ISBN 9780813923260

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A direct response to Albert Camus' call for Algerians to tell the world their story, The Poor Man's Son remains after half a century the definitive map of the Kabyle soul.

Dance With A Poor Man's Daughter

Dance With A Poor Man's Daughter
Title Dance With A Poor Man's Daughter PDF eBook
Author Pamela Jooste
Publisher Random House
Pages 300
Release 2011-10-31
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1448110408

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'Immensely moving and readable' The Times 'My name is Lily Daniels and I live in The Valley . . . Some of us, like my mother, don't live here any more. People say she went on the Kimberley train to try for white and I mustn't blame her because she could get away with it even if we didn't believe she would.' Through the sharp yet loving eyes of eleven-year-old Lily we see the whole vivid culture of the Cape Coloured community at the time when apartheid threatened its destruction. As Lily's beautiful but angry mother returns to Cape Town, determined to fight for justice for her family, so the story of Lily's past - and future - erupts. Dance with a Poor Man's Daughter is a powerful and moving tribute to a richly individual people.

Man vs. Child: One Dad’s Guide to the Weirdness of Parenting

Man vs. Child: One Dad’s Guide to the Weirdness of Parenting
Title Man vs. Child: One Dad’s Guide to the Weirdness of Parenting PDF eBook
Author Doug Moe
Publisher Skip Intro Press
Pages 197
Release 2023-05-18
Genre Humor
ISBN

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Man vs. Child is a funny, fresh take on the parenting guide, written from the dad’s perspective. It’s about the absurdity of being a dad today: from your blissful pre-baby days through when your kid is off at school, probably complaining about you. It’s a companion to help you through the hard times, like when you need something to read on the toilet and your phone is dead. NAMED ONE OF AMAZON’S BEST HUMOR BOOKS OF 2017 Balancing relatable humor with heartfelt advice, Man vs. Child will appeal to any dad looking for both laughs and real guidance from a man who has had--and survived--these experiences himself. A perfect Father's Day gift or present for a first-time dad! PRAISE FOR MAN VS. CHILD: “Doug Moe has written a delightful and helpful book that gives real advice about the Wild West world of raising children.” - Amy Poehler, actress, comedian, and NYT bestselling author of Yes, Please “Moe ‘describes the awed affection new fathers may have for their children with relatable humor and genuine insight, offering a promising resource for the curious and the clueless.’” - The New Yorker “From tackling toddler meltdowns to bringing up baby in any conversation, comedian Doug Moe’s irreverent take on the absurdity of fatherhood is a refreshing read for new dads. It feels like you’re chatting with a friend who admittedly doesn’t know everything, but does know exactly what you’re going through.” - Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine “Wow is it terrific -- funny, smart, relatable, and actually filled with some very good tips, from handling sleepless nights for tips to get rid of your kids’ weird friends on playdates.” - Cool Mom Picks “Yes, it’s just one man’s point of view, but we have a feeling your guy will find more than enough in common with this hilarious dad-in-training.” - PureWow

The Children of Men

The Children of Men
Title The Children of Men PDF eBook
Author P. D. James
Publisher Vintage Canada
Pages 323
Release 2012-01-11
Genre Fiction
ISBN 0307367711

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The year is 2021. No child has been born for twenty-five years. The human race faces extinction. Under the despotic rule of Xan Lyppiat, the Warden of England, the old are despairing and the young cruel. Theo Faren, a cousin of the Warden, lives a solitary life in this ominous atmosphere. That is, until a chance encounter with a young woman leads him into contact with a group of dissenters. Suddenly his life is changed irrevocably as he faces agonising choices which could affect the future of mankind. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

The Crayon Man

The Crayon Man
Title The Crayon Man PDF eBook
Author Natascha Biebow
Publisher Clarion Books
Pages 45
Release 2019
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 132886684X

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Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons Quit and Balloons Over Broadway. purple mountains' majesty, mauvelous, jungle green, razzmatazz... What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in color. Here's the true story of an inventor who so loved nature's vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children - in a bright green box for only a nickel With experimentation, and a special knack for listening, Edwin Binney and his dynamic team at Crayola created one of the world's most enduring, best-loved childhood toys - empowering children to dream in COLOR

Another Man’s Child

Another Man’s Child
Title Another Man’s Child PDF eBook
Author Anne Bennett
Publisher HarperCollins UK
Pages 318
Release 2015-11-19
Genre Fiction
ISBN 0007383274

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A moving family drama of one young woman’s fight to survive, to find her long-lost relatives and to find a place to call home