"Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses, and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures." - Joseph Addison
"The secret of patience is to do something else in the meantime." - Croft M. Pentz
"Joy Cometh In The Morning," Book One of Vashti Ataya's Autobiographical Fiction "OVERCOMING" Series, introduces Verna Louise William's story of escaping an abusive, alcoholic husband. With her two young daughters, she flees from Arizona to Florida to be enmeshed in an exasperating Welfare system as well as enduring a perplexing, high-risk pregnancy featuring gestational diabetes.
Book Two, "The Trees Shall Clap Their Hands," follows Verna through rigorous strictures of Nursing School, the deceitful, distressing hijacking of her two girls by their father, and her glorious, triumphant graduation as an LPN.
Vashti is delighted to present Book Three in this Series, "Then Do We With Patience Wait." We join Verna as she begins her functions in both the Newborn Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Orlando's Orange Memorial Hospital. Truly an unprecedented honor, Verna is chosen as an Operating Room Nurse. She patiently prepares to go to Arizona and fight for her girls' return. Her deep, Christian faith sustains her through many trials and tribulations as she with prayer and with patience waits to move forward in her life. Her story of overcoming is one of profound sorrows, joys, kindness, and miracles. Her story continues.
"Filled with twists and turns as well as captivating characters, the book takes the reader on a journey that shows the resilience of the human spirit...a compelling narrative with rich characters and settings...an important message..." - Salem Author Services
"At the bottom of patience one finds heaven." - West African Proverb
Book Two, "The Trees Shall Clap Their Hands," takes Verna through the rigors of Nursing School, the ordeals of a single mother on Welfare, and the unbelievable, heartbreaking loss of her girls. Through it all, Verna's steadfast Christian faith enables her to overcome her obstacles and tribulations to triumphantly graduate as an LPN. Verna's story is indeed one of deep faith. It is a story of determination, doubt, resolve, happiness, sorrow, pride, and overcoming. It is a human story not yet ended.
"...an enjoyable and captivating reading experience...engages the reader..." - Salem Author Services
"Those Who Wish to Sing Always Find A Song" Swedish Proverb
Vashti Ataya is thrilled to present Book Two in her Autobiographical Fiction Series of the story of Verna Louise Williams. Book One of the OVERCOMING Series, "Joy Cometh In The Morning," introduces Verna and her girls as Verna flees an abusive marriage in Arizona to relocate in Florida, be absorbed into the Welfare System, experience abhorrent discrimination as "Welfare Trash," and cope with an inexplicable, high-risk pregnancy.
Автор: Harrison Vashti Название: Think Big, Little One ISBN: 0316475130 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780316475136 Издательство: Hachette Book Group Рейтинг: Цена: 1240.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This board book edition of Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World by New York Times bestselling author Vashti Harrison is a beautiful first book to teach your little dreamers to follow all their biggest ideas. Featuring eighteen women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, this board book adaptation of Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World introduces trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, and architect Zaha Hadid. The irresistible full-color illustrations show the Dreamers as both accessible and aspirational so reader knows they, too, can grow up to do something amazing.
Автор: Hardy Vashti Название: Brightstorm ISBN: 1324005645 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781324005643 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 2216.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Arthur and Maudie Brightstorm are devastated to learn that their famous explorer father has died in a failed attempt to reach South Polaris, the southernmost point in the world. To make matters worse, the Lontown Geographical Society finds Ernest Brightstorm guilty of sabotaging the expedition of his competitor, Eudora Vane, a respected and powerful member of the Society. But then a mysterious clue leads the twins to question the story they've been told. Joining the ragtag crew of the Aurora, a homemade sky-ship captained by the intrepid Harriet Culpepper, Arthur and Maudie race to South Polaris to salvage their family's reputation. As the sky-ship sets sail, the twins must keep their wits about them if they are to uncover the truth about what happened on their father's doomed expedition, and to prove themselves worthy explorers. Brightstorm is a propulsive, vividly imagined fantasy adventure set among vibrant landscapes and peopled with dynamic and unforgettable characters.
Автор: Harrison, Vashti Название: Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History ISBN: 0241346835 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241346839 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 1200.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: I made up my mind to try. I tried and I was successful. - Bessie Coleman Meet the little leaders.
They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Did you know the treatment for leprosy was developed by a young scientist called Alice Ball? And Josephine Baker- world famous cabaret singer and dancer- was also a spy for the French resistance? Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in the world's history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations. Debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison pairs captivating text with stunning illustrations as she tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures of black history, including:Nurse Mary SeacolePolitician Diane AbbottMathematician Katherine JohnsonSinger Shirley BasseyInspire your own little leader with the stories of these amazing women.
Автор: Harrison Vashti Название: Brave Men in Black History ISBN: 0316475149 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780316475143 Издательство: Hachette Book Group Рейтинг: Цена: 1880.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history. This beautifully illustrated volume educates and inspires as it relates true stories of black men in history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible full-color art bring to life both iconic and lesser-known figures. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop culture icons. The men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, photographer Gordon Parks, diplomat Kofi Annan, comic book author Dwayne McDuffie, and musician Prince.
Автор: Harrison, Vashti Название: Little leaders: bold women in black history ISBN: 0241346843 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780241346846 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 1055.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFeaturing 40 trailblazing black women in the world's history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations. Debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison pairs captivating text with stunning illustrations as she tells the stories of both iconic and lesser-known female figures of black history - from nurse Mary Seacole, to politician Diane Abbott, mathematician Katherine Johnson and singer Shirley Bassey.Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models and everyday women who did extraordinary things.
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