"On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union soldier and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved: they were free. The inhumane practice of forced labor with no pay was now illegal in all of the United States. This news was cause for celebration, so the group of people jumped in excitement, danced, and wept tears of joy. They did not know it...

Taking a less conventional, almost abstract approach to watercolor painting, this guide provides expert advice and easy-to-follow exercises that can be applied to any subject, including animals, buildings, still lifes, flowers, people, and more. Known for her engaging techniques and love of color, Jean provides tips and methods for creating glorious washes and sunbursts and harnessing watercolor flow, as well as numerous finished paintings to excite...

This documentary series explores the history of science and how we found our place in the cosmos.

From two of the best political reporters in the country comes the gripping inside story of the historic 2008 presidential election. In this volume, the authors use their unrivaled access to pull back the curtain on the Obama, Clinton, McCain, and Palin campaigns.

Do dogs really have the ability to master the spoken word? Are some dogs just born babysitters? Is it true that an old dog can't be taught new tricks? Why are people attracted to dogs that are so ugly they're cute? Find out the answers in a special presentation of America's Cutest Dog, in a countdown of the cutest clips in the web-o-sphere. Includes 2 episodes of America's Cutest Dog, America's Cutest Cat, and World's Ugliest Dog Competition.

Every one of your favorite influencers started with zero followers and had to make a lot of mistakes to get where they are today--earning more money each year than their parents made in the last decade. But to become a top creator, you need to understand the strategies behind the Insta-ready lifestyle . . . As nightlife blogger, then social media strategist, and now Senior Director of Influencer Strategy and Talent Partnerships at Hearst Magazines...

You'll find more than 12 step-by-step demonstrations that show you how to paint a variety of still lifes and landscappes--all on canvases measuring four inches or less!"--Page [4] of cover.

The life of the eighteenth-century African prince who, after being captured by slave traders, was brought to Massachusetts where he was a slave until he was able to buy his freedom at the age of sixty.

Be Free from the Worries That Weigh You Down. If you're trembling on a tightrope of fear and worry, get ready for the best trade ever: your cares for God's calm. What if faith, not fear, could be your default reaction to circumstances? Imagine being able to walk away from worry, conquer the need to control, get rid of guilt, and end if-only thinking. That's God's offer. He wants to exchange your burdens for an abundance of mercy, gratitude, and trust....

" Eric Carle Nick Bruel Lucy Cousins Susan Jeffers Steven Kellogg Jon Klassen Tom Lichtenheld Peter McCarty Chris Raschka Peter Si;s Lane Smith Erin Stead Rosemary Wells Mo Willems Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dogs or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best. Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or sleek black panthers. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 14 children's book...