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Speaking of art

colorful quotes by famous painters
Pairs quotes from famous painters reflecting the joys and mysteries of art with examples of their work.
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I can make a difference

a treasury to inspire our children
Teaches young readers how individual acts of courage, even though small in appearance, can have a great effect on one's life and the lives of those nearby through a review of actions by others in the past and the effects they have had on the world in which we live today. Marian Wright Edelman has drawn from a variety of cultures and peoples to compile these timeless stories, poems, songs, quotations, and folktales that speak to all children to let them know that they can make a difference in today's world.
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We are the change

words of inspiration from civil rights leaders
Presents a collection of quotes from individuals who fought for civil rights ranging from Frederick Douglas and Maya Angelou to Helen Keller and Barack Obama. Each quote is illustrated by a different artist and includes a personal reflection from them regarding the quote.
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Speaking phrases boricua

A collection of wisdom and sayings from Puerto Rico
A collection of unique Puerto Rican sayings that are passed down from generation to generation. Hundreds of common sayings are translated literally into English, explained and when available paired with an English equivalent.
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Contemporary Hispanic quotations

A collection of quotations from Hispanics who have made their mark on the world.
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The playbook

52 rules to aim, shoot, and score in this game called life
"Kwame Alexander shares poetry and inspiring lessons about the rules of life, as well as uplifting quotes from athletes such as Stephen Curry and Venus Williams and other exemplars like Sonia Sotomayor and Michelle Obama in this motivational and inspirational book just right for graduates of any age and anyone needing a little encouragement"--.
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365 things every hunter should know

2008
A compendium of tips, facts, and humorous foibles about hunting, covering safety, keeping busy between seasons, gaining the support of a spouse, skills, and more.
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Pete le chat la vie selon Pat

astuces d'un chat super cool pour une vie formidable
2016
Everyone's favorite cat shares a collection of his favorite inspirational and feel-good quotes, from well-known classics attributed to luminaries such as Albert Einstein, Confucius, Abraham Lincoln, Shakespeare and more!.

Pat le chat

l'amour selon Pat
2017
Pat the cat shares his vision of love through humorous remarks accompanied by quotes from famous people including Fontaine, Beumarchais, and Dickens.

Black history in its own words

2017
A collection of portraits of influential African Americansaccompanied by brief profiles of and quotations from each.

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