Child Labor

Pregnancy is an amazing time of life. As a new first-time mother, you may be anxious and confused about what to expect. This guidebook is going to provide you with the information you need to know for every step of your pregnancy.

Discover the magic of May Day with your child in this heartwarming educational adventure! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya as they embark on a delightful journey to learn about the dual celebrations of May 1st. When Maya arrives with news of a community celebration, the three friends discover the colorful traditions of May Day and the important history of International Workers' Day. 🌸 Perfect for children ages 6-9, this engaging story teaches young readers about: The ancient spring tradition of maypole dancing The historical significance of International ...

You may have learned about Cesar Chavez’s leadership in organizing the well-known Delano Grape Strike and Boycott of the 1960s. But did you know it began as a strike led by Larry Itliong? He was a Filipino labor organizer who had also been working with grape pickers in California at the time.

Lady Beatrice Gregory should have been introduced to Society years ago, should have made a brilliant match, and should now be managing her own household. But her brother, the Earl of Melton, has gambled away his fortune, leaving no money to fund her first London Season, much less a dowry. With no hope of finding true love, Beatrice must accept a position as lowly companion to wealthy Mrs. Parton, who introduces her to handsome, appealing Viscount Greystone. But Beatrice quickly learns that the elegant peer’s goodwill seems to extend to everyone but her. After a severe illness, Viscount ...

The parenthood chapter of life is one that many people feel unprepared for. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste (a diaper rash company), only 12 percent of first-time parents feel prepared to welcome their newborn. First-time parents often face scrutiny, uncertainty, and challenges in sorting through conflicting information.

Childbirth should be one of the most joyful experiences in a woman's life. All too frequently it is one of the most fearful. In Gayle Peterson a nationally recognized leader in the field of perinatal psychology prepares the mother-to-be for the most positive experience possible utilizing a childbirth preparation method based on medical research that shows emotional factors to be important in a healthy pregnancy and delivery. begins with a personal birth preparation inventory. It then addresses the mother's fears and concerns through exercises aimed at decreasing her anxiety and increasing ...

Do you want to use your faith to have a natural childbirth, no matter the environment you end up in? Going through my youngest daughter’s birth without the support of my spouse was a life changing and faith growing experience. I made changes to my birth plan to accommodate my change in location, having my young son in tow, and needing additional support for the labor and delivery. Having the support of midwives, the flexibility of birthing at a center, and the power of prayer made all the difference in my experience.

Are you a first-time mother, or are you pregnant again after a loss? Do you feel overwhelmed with your condition, the delivery, or the overall motherhood journey ahead? Are you looking for ways to ease your mind, and to experience an empowering pregnancy and a mindful childbirth? If so, these 1000+ affirmations are for you, as they will boost up your confidence and internal strengths through meditation and positive thinking.

King Ferdinand's plan to ban ladies from his court to focus on his studies seems like a great one—until the Princess of France and her friends arrive and he falls in love! Can Ferdinand and his friends break their own law?

“Half a league, half a league/ Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death/ Rode the six hundred.” Lieutenant Richard Greyston seeks heroic glory in the Charge of the Light Brigade. Jennifer Neville goes to Scutari as one of Florence Nightingale’s nurses dreaming of wiping the brows of the wounded. Richard winds up blinded and Jennifer spends her days carrying slops as mice fall from the walls of the hospital. Back in London Jennifer throws herself into charity work under the leadership of the Earl of Shaftesbury. She is delighted to reconnect with the convalescing Richard until ...

A collection of seven of Shakespeare's best-loved plays adapted for children in plain English with additional commentary. Performed in plain English by a full cast.

When your family has run illegal alcohol and drugs for over a century, there aren't a lot of career choices. The problem is that Scott (who later becomes Wes in hiding) is the only one Johnny will ever love and he's leaving for the San Francisco Ballet Company in two days. They say goodbye in their normal steamy manner and life . . . does not . . . go on. Scott (Wes) gets used and abused in The City and turns to drugs and alcohol. Johnny learns that the family’s matriarchs who started (in prohibition) and have been running the family's business with he and his brother’s help since they ...

In the fiction SHIKARAS IN THE RAIN, Cyril Mukalel uses characters’ similarities in spite of their cultural differences to explore what it is to be human. The images, fragrances, and sounds of Kashmir in the 1990s give texture and realism to the story of Saraswati, a Kashmiri Hindu girl. A burka abruptly replaces her innocence and childhood, when a group of Islamic terrorists infiltrate Kashmir from Pakistan and abduct her while she is on her way home from school. Her ill-fated circumstance couldn’t be predicted by the events incited when a daring and carefree young Indian soldier falls...

When a wealthy landowner plans to enclose the Yorkshire village of Lowkirk and move his tenants to work in the town, his daughter, Caroline Brandwith, is forced to disclose a secret she has kept for ten years. The revelation leads her into conflict with her family; a conflict which is heightened when her father attempts to destroy the man she loves. Confronted not only by his cruelty to her, but also by the appalling treatment of the pauper apprentices and the insanitary housing conditions of the workers at Brandwith's Mill, Caroline realizes she has no option but to stand up against ...

This is a story from the Tales from the Greek Legends collection.

Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus - king of the gods - and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus' wife, Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. With her magical powers, she tricks Hercules into performing a series of 12 seemingly impossible labors, each one a test of his strength, courage, cunning, and fighting skill. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?

This extra large book explains things in a clear and concise manner. There is no reason for you to struggle with understanding what is happening during your pregnancy, labor, and delivery or care of your baby.

Are you pregnant and in need of a well-researched pregnancy guide/handbook written by a qualified medical professional? Are you tired of browsing online through hundreds of pregnancy books and “pregnancy bibles” written by unqualified authors and even by AI bots? Do you wish you had a “real-life” pregnancy book that actually focuses on topics and issues that matter to a real woman, and not a textbook with complex medical jargon and scenarios that do not apply to a real person? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then Pregnancy, Childbirth & Your Newborn Simplified is ...

The death sentence of slavery is still a harrowing reality for far too many—both young and old—despite the improvements of the 21st century. Bruce Ladebu and his team are determined to rescue as many as possible, to bring slavery to an end, and to provide food, shelter, education, and freedom to as many of these oppressed people as they can. Out of the Slave Fields shares the heartfelt, true stories of child labor today and the rescuers who have made it their mission to get justice for children.

The Mill - set in early 19th-century Cheshire - was Channel 4's biggest drama launch of 2013, and captivated viewers with the tales of the lives of the young girls and boys in a northern mill. Focusing on the apprentices at Quarry Bank Mill, David Hanson's book uses a wealth of first-person source material including letters, diaries, and mill records, to tell the stories of the children who lived and worked at Quarry Bank throughout the 19th century.