"With ineffable tenderness and absolute clarity, Testa tells a tale in blank verse. . . . Powerfully moving as it braids together baseball, family, and the Italian-American experience." — Booklist (starred review)It's 1936, and the Yankees have just hired a star center fielder whose name sounds like music. What could be a better time for Papa-Angelo's grandson to be born? Christened after the legendary ballplayer, young Joseph Paul learns much at his Italian grandfather's ...

"Maria Testa uses. . . . verse to tell a poignant story about a child touched by war. . . . An excellent choice for classroom discussion." — BooklistThe thirteen-year-old from Kosova thinks of herself as a typical American schoolgirl. But for her parents, moving to Maine was just a sad necessity, a way to escape from war and find medical care for a daughter scarred up to her chin. But then a hateful event changes everything — forcing residents old and new to reexamine what...

Angel Acamdeny Is About A Kind That Had Not Planed To End Up In Heven At An Early Age But Did.

"We can all be heroes" is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player, Jackie RobinsonJackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the ...

When his telepathic dog Harry is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he'll ever make it through the baseball game without his advice and encouragement. Sequel to "The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter"

«Не два, не два, не два. Це вежа і кордон, це цілісність одна, і всесвіт неподільний»

From wedding receptions, to office parties, to summer barbecues, every event has its share of embarrassing moments. How to avoid them like the plague, and have the time of your life!

This book is about the struggles we face in love and life. It will give you hope when you are feeling down. Some of the things are situations I went through in my life. I will not give specifics. In this world today we can still make it regardless of what people say. We can control our own destiny in our life. Remember to always think positive no matter what happens.

Ever been hit in the head so hard that it left a metal taste in your mouth?That’s what happens every time I get punched or hit in the head in a violent manner. Whether it’s training in the ring, or getting into a fight on the streets or at work. I usually use it as a trigger. I get hit, I start to taste metal on my tongue- like a penny or a quarter in your mouth, but liquid and cold.That’s when the rage kicks in. I taste metal and I lose control. It helps. You see, I’m so l...

Join Billy's adventure in the Land of Dreams. Come along as he meets the Bedtime Buddies and discovers the secret to a good night's sleep. Two special magic words take him on his journey. What could they be? Come aboard the Dreamlite Express and find out for yourself.

This is a complete guide to help you create passive income by renting out Pool tables and Foosball tables to establishments.

想從“月光女”華麗變身成人人稱羨的“小資女”，想做個名符其實的『女守富』，精明犀利地保住財富，那麼這本書的提醒與警示，就是妳非思不可的“理財18禁”！