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A Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America's First All-Black High School Rowing Team By : Arshay Cooper READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Now a documentary narrated by Common, produced by Grant Hill, Dwyane Wade, and 9th Wonder, from filmmaker Mary Mazzio The moving true story of a group of young men growing up on Chicago's West side who form the first all-black high school rowing team in the nation, and in doing so not only transform a sport, but their lives.Growing up on Chicago?s Westside in the 90?s, Arshay Cooper knows the harder side of life. The street corners are full of gangs, the hallways of his apartment complex are haunted by junkies he calls ?zombies? with strung out arms, clutching at him as he passes by. His mother is a recovering addict, and his three siblings all sleep in a one room apartment, a small infantry against the war zone on the street below.Arshay keeps to himself, preferring to write poetry about the girl he has a crush on, a...

Comptia Linux+ Certification All-In-One Exam Guide: Exam Xk0-004 By : Ted Jordan READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.This comprehensive study guide delivers 100% coverage of every topic on the challenging CompTIA Linux+ examGet complete coverage of all the objectives included on CompTIA Linux+ exam XK0-004 from this up-to-date resource. Written by Linux experts and technology trainers, the book provides learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth answer explanations. Designed to help you pass these challenging exams, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.Covers all exam topics, including how to:- Use the vi text editor- Work with the Linux shell- Manage Linux users, groups, files, and direc...

Sweat By : Lynn Nottage READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In one of the poorest cities in America, Reading, Pennsylvania, a group of down-and-out factory workers struggles to keep their present lives in balance, ignorant of the financial devastation looming in their near futures. Set in 2008, the powerful crux of this new play is knowing the fate of the characters long before it's even in their sights.Based on Nottage's extensive research and interviews with real residents of Reading, Sweat is a topical reflection of the present and poignant outcome of America's economic decline. Book Detail : Author : Lynn Nottage Pages : 112 pages Publisher : Theatre Communications Group Language : eng ISBN-10 : 1559365323 ISBN-13 : 9781559365321   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me. By : Lily Collins READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In this groundbreaking debut essay collection, featuring never-before-seen photos, actress Lily Collins?star of Mortal Instruments and the upcoming Rules Don?t Apply?is opening a poignant, honest conversation about the things young women struggle with: body image, self-confidence, relationships, family, dating, and so much more.For the first time ever, Lily shares her life and her own deepest secrets, underlining that every single one of us experiences pain and heartbreak. We all understand what it?s like to live in the light and in the dark. For Lily, it?s about making it through to the other side, where you love what you see in the mirror and where you embrace yourself just as you are. She's learned that all it takes is one person standing up and saying something for everyone else to realize they?re not alone.By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily?s honest voice wi...

OCA: Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-808 By : Jeanne Boyarsky READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Full coverage of functional programming and all OCA Java Programmer exam objectives OCA, Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide, Exam 1Z0-808 is a comprehensive study guide for those taking the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I exam (1Z0-808). With complete coverage of 100% of the exam objectives, this book provides everything you need to know to confidently take the exam. The release of Java 8 brought the language's biggest changes to date, and for the first time, candidates are required to learn functional programming to pass the exam. This study guide has you covered, with thorough functional programming explanation and information on all key topic areas Java programmers need to know. You'll cover Java inside and out, and learn how to apply it efficiently and effectively to create solu...

Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy: The Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book By : Tanis Gray READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Featuring 28?projects based on George Lucas?s epic film saga, Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy?is the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Rey, and a whole host of droids, ships, and aliens from a galaxy far, far away.?Bring the power of the Force to your needles with the first official Star Wars knitting pattern book. Featuring 28?knits pictured in gorgeous full-color photography, Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy?includes patterns for toys, apparel, and home decor inspired by your favorite movie moments, characters (both human and alien), droids, ships, and more. Projects range from simple patterns like the Ewok Hood (sized for both children and adults!) to more complex projects like the Darth Vader Pullover. It even includes patterns for knitted replicas of a few iconic costume pieces, such as Luk...

Mind Your Business: Plan Your Business and Turn Your Creative Passion Into Your Full-Time Gig By : Ilana Griffo READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This is not your mama's business plan. Mind Your Business is created for entrepreneurial women (and men--you're welcome too!) who want to turn their creative passions into a full-time job. If you dream of building a business doing what you love, this book is for you. So you're sick of the hustle, and ready to take your talents to the next level, but the thought of taking the "leap" is intimidating. You know your craft, but the running a business seems overwhelming and scary. This workbook is designed to inspire you, to help you get organized, and to put you in the driver's seat, with actionable steps to help you achieve your dreams. Mind Your Business is for list lovers, creative spirits, go-getters, and driven women; it will be the the training wheels for your business--a sidekick, reference, guide...

Rebellion, Rascals, and Revenue: Tax Follies and Wisdom Through the Ages By : Michael Keen READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : An engaging and enlightening account of taxation told through lively, dramatic, and sometimes ludicrous stories drawn from around the world and across the agesGovernments have always struggled to tax in ways that are effective and tolerably fair. Sometimes they fail grotesquely, as when, in 1898, the British ignited a rebellion in Sierra Leone by imposing a tax on huts--and, in repressing it, ended up burning the very huts they intended to tax. Sometimes they succeed astonishingly, as when, in eighteenth-century Britain, a cut in the tax on tea massively increased revenue. In this entertaining book, two leading authorities on taxation, Michael Keen and Joel Slemrod, provide a fascinating and informative tour through these and many other episodes in tax history, both preposterous and dramatic--from the plundering described by Herodotus and an Inc...