J. Ralph
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"During his nearly forty years as a music journalist, Ralph J. Gleason recorded many in-depth interviews with some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. These informal sessions, conducted mostly in Gleason's Berkeley, California, home, have never been transcribed and published in full until now. This remarkable volume, a must-read for any jazz fan, serious musician, or musicologist, reveals fascinating, little-known details about these gifted...
Series
Publisher
MPI Media Group
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Now considered one of the 20th century's greatest street photographers, Vivian Maier was a mysterious nanny who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that went unseen during her lifetime. Vivian's strange and riveting life and art are revealed through never-before-seen photos, films, and interviews with dozens who thought they knew her.
6) Flying solo
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Rachel, having chosen to be mute following the sudden death of a classmate, shares responsibility with the other sixth-graders who decide not to report that the substitute teacher failed to show up.
8) The Sandman
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
A tiny little man discovers that sand made from a dragon's scale will send him to dreamland, and begins carrying this magical sand to children each night to give them the gift of sleep.
10) Fig pudding
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[1995]
Language
English
Description
Cliff describes the excitement, conflict, and sudden tragedy experienced by his large and boisterous family during his eleventh year.
14) Spider Boy
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
After moving to another state, seventh grader Bobby deals with the change by telling people at school made-up stories and then retreating into his world of pet spiders and books about spiders.
17) Moving day
Author
Publisher
Wordsong
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Fletch has a hard time adjusting after his father announces that their family will be moving from Massachusetts to Ohio.