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Morrison, Toni

Summary: "This inspirational book juxtaposes quotations, one to a page, drawn from Toni Morrison's entire body of work, both fiction and nonfiction--from The Bluest Eye to God Help the Child, from Playing in the Dark to The Source of Self-Regard--to tell a story of self-actualization. It aims to evoke the totality of Toni Morrison's literary vision. Its sequence of flashes of revelation--remarkable for...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 MOR

Anderson, Peggy (Peggy M.)

Summary: "If you like history and great quotes, you'll love this book which combines a brief biography of 32 world famous leaders with photographs and powerful quotes. You and your family will learn from this collection of wisdom--echoing the integrity, strength of character, and passion of extraordinary men and women. Makes the perfect, unique gift. Some of the highlighted leaders include: Abraham...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simple Truths 2017

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808.88 AND

Trump, Donald

Summary: Composed entirely of quotations from President Donald Trump in the wake of Hurricane Florence. On September 19, 2018, Trump paid a visit to New Bern, North Carolina, one of the towns ravaged by Hurricane Florence. It was there he showed deep concern for a boat that washed ashore. "At least you got a nice boat out of the deal," said President Trump to hurricane victims. "Have a good time!" he...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 TRU

Summary: Presents 1,200 quotations from ancient to modern times on topics such as cooperation, growing up, nature, success, and faith.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Reference 1998

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 082 SCH

Palacio, R. J.

Summary: "A book of precepts, with one saying for each day, from Auggie's teacher Mr. Brown"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books 2014

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC PAL

Boller, Paul F.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 1989

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 082 BOL

Contents: My favorite quotations.--My Christmas treasury.--My inspirational favorites.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Inspirational Press 1994

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 082 NOR

Summary: From laugh-out-loud bons mots to some real head-scratchers, Lloyd and Mitchinson have gathered a universe of star-studded blurbs that will enlighten students and teachers, journalists and talking heads, wordsmiths, warblers, and common readers.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2008

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 081 LLO

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 1999

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808.882 OXF

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