Demi
Author
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, map, portraits ; 23 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
From a small log cabin in Kentucky to the frontier of Indiana to the steps of the White House, Abraham Lincoln rose from humble beginnings to become the sixteenth president of the United States.
6) Joan of Arc
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A biography of Joan of Arc.
Author
Pub. Date
1995
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
A poor fisherman's greedy wife is never satisfied with the wishes granted her by an enchanted fish. This version adapted from Louis Zelikoff's translation of Pushkin's The tale of the fisherman and the little fish.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Famed American actress Demi Moore at last tells her own story in a surprisingly intimate and emotionally charged memoir.
For decades, Demi Moore has been synonymous with celebrity. From iconic film roles to high-profile relationships, Moore has never been far from the spotlight-or the headlines.
Even as Demi was becoming the highest paid actress in Hollywood, however, she was always outrunning her past, just one step ahead of the doubts and...
Author
Publisher
Wisdom Tales
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
In this beautifully illustrated book of short prayers from major world religions, award-winning author Demi shows children the great value of talking to God. Here they will find many time-honored favorites, including prayers of praise, prayers of petition, prayers of gratitude, and prayers of blessing. Taking readers on a fascinating journey across the globe, Demi's stunning illustrations celebrate the life of prayer shared by all the world's religions....
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
AD 970L
Physical Desc
1 volume : color illustrations; 26 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
The story of a rich merchant's son who was raised to become a knight in medieval Italy. Instead he abandoned his privileged life upon receiving a vision from God, preaching to humans, animals, and nature itself.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
262 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Even as Demi was becoming the highest paid actress in Hollywood, however, she was always outrunning her past, just one step ahead of the doubts and insecurities that defined her childhood. Throughout her rise to fame and during some of the most pivotal moments of her life, Demi battled addiction, body image issues, and childhood trauma that would follow her for years all while juggling a skyrocketing career and at times negative public perception....
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
NC 1020L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Florence Nightingale revolutionized the world of medicine by emphasizing cleanliness, food that was hot and nutritious, and organization in hospitals. What began as an attempt to make army hospitals safer and more effective became a lifelong mission, and remains relevant today. This new picture book biography of Florence Nightingale, from celebrated author and artist Demi, beautifully portrays the story of Florence's life and explores the long-lasting...
Author
Publisher
Wisdom Tales
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 volume unpaged : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this beloved Zen Buddhist allegory, a boy is searching for his missing ox-his true self. And once he finds it, he struggles to tame and train it. For the journey of the young ox herder is also the story of our journey toward enlightenment. Award-winning author, Demi, presents the story of the herd boy and his ox with all the simplicity and beauty of the traditional Zen Buddhist representations. An appendix provides further details on the history...
17) Columbus
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
1070L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, maps (some color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Born in 1451 in the seafaring nation of Genoa in northern Italy, Christopher Columbus grew up watching ships sail into the harbor loaded with riches from Egypt, Spain, England, and Belgium. Columbus was convinced that he could gain gold, silk, ivory, and much personal wealth for himself if he were to sail west from Europe to the East and trade with China and India. When Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon finally provided him with...
18) The magic pillow
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
A poor young boy in China yearns for wealth and power, until a magician gives him a magic pillow that brings dreams of what would happen if his wishes came true.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
The singer and actress presents a 365-day collection of hopeful insights and affirmations that offer comfort, inspiration, and daily goals to foster strength and self-acceptance.