Books with author C Taylor

From the heartbreaking Mi’kmaq story of Minnow, a mermaid in the Atlantic who must choose between two worlds to that of Water Lily and her five brothers, told by the Coos in British Columbia, creatures that inhabit fantastic realms appear in many First Nation stories. C. J. Taylor draws from those stories and from her own Mohawk heritage in this collection of haunting tales about some of the powerful spirits who touch the lives of human folk. The spirits of heaven and earth from the Ute help bring an understanding of the stars in the sky. The Cree story, “Souls in the Fog,” presents the battle between the good and the evil-minded. The Ojibwa “Fairy Village” is a unique and touching love story. Illustrated with her own powerful oil paintings, this is a collection to read and an excellent story-teller’s resource.

Many promises are made in high school. Many hearts are broken. Murphy High head cheerleader Jessica Riley seems to have it all. She has social status, smarts and so many admirers; she’ll never be the girl who frets about not having a date for homecoming, or prom….or anything. She also has the attention of the star quarterback, Wade Quinlan, who sees his opportunity to get the girl he’s had a crush on since grade school. It’s a match made in high school heaven.But when the new kid, Lucas Foster, catches her eye Jessica finds herself in a struggle with who should win her heart: Lucas, who is new and complicated…and hot by every girl’s estimation, or Wade who is a tried and true friend?

A collective biography about five influential leaders of the civil rights era! Part of a new series on the civil rights movement for ages 12 to 15 from Nomad Press. Sitting In, Standing Up: Leaders of the Civil Rights Era tells the story of one of the most tumultuous and important eras in American history through the lives of five major figures of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s: Thurgood Marshall, Fannie Lou Hamer, Martin Luther King, Jr., Ella Baker, and John Lewis. The work of these people sparked the passion of a nation and helped change the tide of social injustice in a way that reverberates to this day. Before learning about the changes that characterize the civil rights movement, readers ages 12 to 15 establish foundational knowledge of the very concept of civil rights―why was an entire movement necessary to make the promise of civil rights, contained in the United States Constitution, a reality for African American people? Kids learn about the Bill of Rights, Jim Crow segregation laws, and the civil rights and social justice issues that concern the public today. Armed with this background knowledge, they dive into the stories and deeds of the major leaders of the movement and distinguish the giant steps forward, the frequent backslides, and the ever-present current of determination and passion that drove these people toward the ideal they knew their country could achieve. Hands-on projects and research activities alongside essential questions, links to online resources, and text-to-world connections promote a profound understanding of history and offer opportunities for social-emotional learning. Readers learn how Thurgood Marshall, a lawyer, used civil law to change the very fabric of society, from the pivotal 1954 Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education Topeka to the dozens of cases he argued and or decided in his roles as an appellate court judge, Solicitor General, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Face down hatred with Fannie Lou Hamer and her heroic efforts to make the right to vote more than an empty promise for black Americans. Learn about endurance with Ella Baker, the behind-the-scenes organizer and grass roots activist whose work in the civil rights movement spanned five decades. Travel the road to nonviolent civil disobedience with Martin Luther King, Jr., the young Baptist minister who became the most recognizable face of the civil rights movement and whose commitment to peaceful forms of protest stood in stark contrast to the violence to which black activists were frequently subjected. His 1968 assassination marked the end of an era and triggered waves of racial unrest. Watch John Lewis rise from the lowest rung of African American society in the sharecropping South to one of the highest elected offices in the land. Plus, explore the anger and hope of Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam. Meets multiple standards for the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Uses an inquiry-based approach to encourage readers to explore the present status of civil rights for blacks in the United States. Aligns with Common Core State Standards. Projects include Reading and responding to primary sources such as the Bill of Rights, Staging a debate on a current civil rights issue, and Researching the history of women’s right to vote. Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further reading, a selected bibliography, and index. About the Civil Rights Movement series and Nomad Press Sitting In, Standing Up: Leaders of the Civil Rights Era is part of a new series from Nomad Press, The Civil Rights Era, that captures the passion and conviction of the 1950s and ‘60s. Other titles in this set include Boycotts, Strikes, and Marches: Protests of the Civil Rights Era, Singing for Equality: Musicians of the Civil Rights Era, and Changing Laws: Politics of the Civil Rights Era. Nomad Press books in The Civil Rights Era series integrate content with participation. Combining engaging narrative with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad’s unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

This series is comprised of seven books, and it is imperative they're read in the correct order, for the reader to get maximum enjoyment. The "Shuzi" series is a modern day fairy tale. It is the story of love, hope, courage and determination. The tale begins when we meet Rose, who finds and befriends a white parrot with a missing leg who speaks fluently.She brings her home, only to discover that this parrot is unlike any other, as each time it begins to speak, the face of a beautiful young girl appears amidst a halo of light.As the young girl recounts her life story, we are transported to a far off island where it all begins, as we embark on a magical journey that has a surprise around every corner.

After more than 2 decades of walking the entrepreneurial journey of struggle and triumph, Carl had finally achieved financial freedom and life was looking pretty good... then one day his world suddenly came crashing down.What came next was a journey of re-discovery allowing Carl to truly embody and experience the incredible power of the human mind and come face-to-face with the stories we tell ourselves. It was in his moments of greatest pain that he found his greatest strength.In Becoming Bulletproof, Carl Taylor (Author of #1 Business Book, Red Means Go!) shares his deepest insights into the truth of the world we live in, and the power of how we percieve life is within our control.Imagine being invincible to...• Losing millions of dollars in your business due to a market regulation• Finding out your business partner has been stealing from you for 5 years• Your 10 year relationship coming to an end after an intimate betrayl• Getting a diagnosis from the doctor and it's life threateningly serious• Waking up in the hospital and hearing "Sorry, we had to amputate"... or whatever the worst possible scenario you can ever imagine happening, yet you take it in your stride and continue to be happy, fulfilled and excited about life.Whether you feel like you've just been kicked and bruised so much that you're not sure how you can go on... OR you feel like you're absolutely winning at life and nothing can stop you... This book reveals the exact strategies you can immediately apply to develop a level of peace and power that few discover in their lifetime.Read this and you'll become a better friend, a better sibling, a better student, a better partner, a better parent, a better leader, the best version of YOU.

In Book One, Shuzi,"The Pirate Witches", we meet the main character "Shuzi", and we begin our adventure as we learn about her life.In Book Two, "Back to the Beginning", Shuzi gets the surprise of a lifetime when she returns to Portland, and her life changes in a way she could never have imagined.In Book Three, the mystery of the "Raaz" bag is revealed.Now, in Book Four, "Thunder of Fire", the adventure continues when they all set out on their most vital humanitarian project yet, as we learn what the "Bullet of Energy" is, and what it can accomplish.

"Back to the Beginning" is the second book in the "SHUZI" series.In Book One, we begin our adventure with Rose, who finds and befriends a white parrot with a missing leg who speaks fluently.She brings her home, only to discover that this parrot is unlike any other, as each time it begins to speak, the face of a beautiful young eighteen year old girl appears amidst a halo of light.As the young woman recounts her life story, we are transported to a far off island where it all begins, as we embark on a magical journey that has a surprise around every corner. "Shuzi" Book One, is available through the kindle store, and through Amazon's lending library. It is highly recommended that Book One is read before you continue on the adventures.At the end of Book One, more is revealed about the current book titled: "Back to the Beginning".

This book is the third installment in the Shuzi series.In Book One, Shuzi, "The Pirate Witches", we meet the main character "Shuzi", and we begin our adventure as we learn about her life.Shuzi's story continues in Book Two,"Back to the Beginning", as she gets the surprise of a lifetime when she returns to Portland. That is when her life changes in a way she could never have imagined.Now, in Book Three, the mystery of the "Raaz" bag is revealed, and with this revelation, everything will be changed. We also learn the shocking truth behind the pirate witches' abrupt desertion of their island, as well as other surprises along the way.

In Book Seven and the final book in the series, (Main Destination), Shuzi's story comes to a surprising end.It begins with the entire family's space voyage. Later, Padeed's true identity is revealed as we discover who he really was and where he'd come from.This modern day fairy tale is sure to capture your heart and mind as it comes to an epic ending that is both exciting and enchanting.