Books with title Changing the Tune

Even though the potential passage of the Equal Rights Amendment had cracked glass ceilings across the country, in 1978 jazz remained a boys’ club. Two Kansas City women, Carol Comer and Dianne Gregg, challenged that inequitable standard. With the support of jazz luminaries Marian McPartland and Leonard Feather, inaugural performances by Betty Carter, Mary Lou Williams, an unprecedented All-Star band of women, Toshiko Akiyoshi’s band, plus dozens of Kansas City musicians and volunteers, a casual conversation between two friends evolved into the annual Kansas City Women’s Jazz Festival (WJF). But with success came controversy. Anxious to satisfy fans of all jazz styles, WJF alienated some purists. The inclusion of male sidemen brought on protests. The egos of established, seasoned players unexpectedly clashed with those of newcomers. Undaunted, Comer, Gregg, and WJF’s ensemble of supporters continued the cause for eight years. They fought for equality not with speeches but with swing, without protest signs but with bebop. For the first book about this groundbreaking festival, Carolyn Glenn Brewer interviewed dozens of people and dove deeply into the archives. This book is an important testament to the ability of two friends to emphatically prove jazz genderless, thereby changing the course of jazz history.

Student textbook, 2005.Each chapter in The Changing Earth covers some of the learning goals that are described in the National Science Education Standars (NSES) and the Project 2061 Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Selected content and skill standards are shown below in shortened form. The following NSES are covered in Frontiers in Science and in Timeslines in Science as well as chapter features and labratory investigations: Understandings About Scientific Inquiry

The modern day youth sports environment has taken the enjoyment out of athletics for our children. Currently, 70% of kids drop out of organized sports by the age of 13, which has given rise to a generation of overweight, unhealthy young adults. There is a solution. John O’Sullivan shares the secrets of the coaches and parents who have not only raised elite athletes, but have done so by creating an environment that promotes positive core values and teaches life lessons instead of focusing on wins and losses, scholarships, and professional aspirations. Changing the Game gives adults a new paradigm and a game plan for raising happy, high performing children, and provides a national call to action to return youth sports to our kids.

When Eileen's father moves out, he takes the family piano with him. Eileen can adjust to the old beat-up piano at school, but can she forgive her parents for separating? As the anger builds up inside, Eileen finds that she just can't bring herself to tell anyone what happened--not even her best friend. Young readers will identify with Eileen and her difficulty dealing with changes beyond her control.

Having been transported to a foreign land by unknown magical means during the battle with the black horde, Seth must find a way to ressurect his fallen lover and find their way home. Borrik, The Alpha Werewolf, and leader of Seth's inhuman army races to locate his master as the true grusome nature of his new body and instincts are revealed. Garret Fights to keep Valdadore together as a kingdom in the wake of the battle with the black horde. With the loss of the king and many other key members of the royal council many vie for position as the kingdom is threatened to be torn asunder.

I see a pot. I see a stem in a pot. I see leaves on the stem. What else do you see in the pot?This short story is intended for a child to read on his or her own. This is an early reading book for a preschool or Kindergarten child to begin his/her reading experience. This book is repetitive and uses simple sight words. Each page has original pictures that correspond with the writing on each page.

When Stephen’s mom dies, his too-drunk-to-function Uncle Kasey takes guardianship over him and his younger, bullying brother, Warren, all while his lost dad continues to text a dead person. Despite his physical disability, Stephen’s working hard to watch out for Warren and to bury the hurt and resentment he feels over his mom’s death and his dad’s absence. But you can only keep things bottled for so long. One night, Warren doesn’t come home, and Stephen has to search for him. Near the old fairgrounds, he sees a bright, orange light flickering in the trees. Stephen follows the burning ball of light, only to come face-to-face with a reflection he isn’t quite ready to confront. As the reflection disappears, the light blinds him, and he passes out. Since that night, everything changes for Stephen. His emotions start to manifest themselves in ways he can't control. Leery and weary, he enlists his two best friends to help stop the changes, and in the process he uncovers the past troubles of his parents’ lives. The Changing Place is a coming of age story in which Stephen must navigate his emotions or deal with a lifetime of negative consequences.

Welcome to Odyssey, the land of change--well, at least that's how it seems these days! Some new folks have moved into town, and others are finding themselves in siutations they couldn't have imagined in their wildest dreams. So, come on along and check out the latest in the most exciting neighborhood around! Volume 22 contains the following stories (and themes): Tom for Mayor, 1 & 2 (Civic action) Siege at Jericho (Faith) George under Pressure (Coping with pressure) A Name, Not a Number, 1 & 2 (Friendship, good vs. evil) A Code of Honor (Making a difference) A Call for Reverend Jimmy (God's call) Soaplessly Devoted (Discernment) Blackbeard's Treasure (Confidence in God) Red Wagons and Pink Flamingos (Reconciliation) Unto Us a Child Is Born (The Christmas story)