Inspirations Of A Nation

Author : Abhijit Nag
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813141077
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inspirations of a Nation written by Abhijit Nag and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book pays tribute to 25 Singaporean South Asians who pioneered and excelled in their respective fields from 1950 to 2015. It is meant to be a 'quick take' on 25 Singaporean South Asian personalities, across a broad spectrum of professions and activities, who believed in the value and virtue of service to the community and gave the best of themselves. They had a sense of mission in their professions, dedicated to what they were doing and fostered a sense of community and nation. Many of them laid foundations that triggered the transformation of the island, including sportspeople whose records have stood the test of time. They were a people of their time whose work many may not know but which we hope will inspire others. This book is timely, for those who want to get a snapshot appreciation of the contributions of Singaporean South Asians. Contents:PrefaceAcknowledgmentThe Sound of Music (Alex Abisheganaden)The First NSMan (Lt-Col Albel Singh)In a Class of His Own (Velauthur Ambiavagar)Bringing the News (Ananda Perera)Stamping his Mark (Bala Supramanion)Breaking the Mould (Balbir Kaur)Broadcast Guru (S Chandra Mohan)Shots Under Fire (Chellappah Canagaratnam)The Unionist (Devan Nair)The National Bard (Edwin Thumboo)All for the Best (Eugene Wijeysingha)Feats of Glory (Glory Barnabas)Game for Life (George Suppiah)Pioneer Doctor (Dr James Supramaniam)Going the Distance (K Jayamani)Labour Leader (G Kandasamy)Army Builder (Kirpa Ram Vij)Sports Aficionado (SS Dhillon)Born to Run (Sergit Singh)The Silat Champion (Sheik Ala'uddin)Physician First (Dr BR Sreenivasan)Nature's True Child (Subaraj Rajathurai)Dream Run (PC Suppiah)Dancing in the Ring (Syed Abdul Kadir)Runner-Philosopher (UK Shyam) Readership: Schools & Educational Institutions; Libraries both local and overseas; Indian Diaspora; Business & Professional Groups; Government Bodies; Community Centres and Indian Activities Groups. Key Features:Evokes emotional response to foster ownership of a nationIncludes personalities across a broad strata of societySeeks to add human faces to memoryMotivates others to be inspired by these achievementsTriggers nostalgia and conversation and excite others to contribute to SMPDevelops heritage content by offering new informationServes to educate "make-up" communities on some of our pioneers

Author : Angie Thomas
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 152474185X
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hope Nation written by Angie Thomas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ "This amazing outpouring of strength and honesty offers inspirational personal accounts for every reader who wonders what to do when everything seems impossible." --Booklist, starred review A 2019 Texas Topaz Reading List Selection A Junior Library Guild Selection Hope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan, Libba Bray, Jason Reynolds, Renée Ahdieh, and many more! "The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood."--Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. We all experience moments when we struggle to understand the state of the world, when we feel powerless and--in some cases--even hopeless. The teens of today are the caretakers of tomorrow, and yet it's difficult for many to find joy or comfort in such a turbulent society. But in trying times, words are power. Some of today's most influential young adult authors come together in this highly personal collection of essays and original stories that offer moments of light in the darkness, and show that hope is a decision we all can make. Like a modern day Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul or Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, Hope Nation acknowledges the pain and offers words of encouragement. Authors include: Atia Abawi, Renee Ahdieh, Libba Bray, Howard Bryant, Ally Carter, Ally Condie, Christina Diaz Gonzales, Gayle Forman, Romina Garber, I. W. Gregario, Kate Hart, Bendan Kiely, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Julie Murphy, Jason Reynolds, Aisha Saeed, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Jeff Zentner, and Nicola Yoon. Praise for Hope Nation: "A salve when days are bleak."--Kirkus Reviews "An important and inspiring read for thoughtful teens."--School Library Journal

Author : Barry Perkins
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1615796339
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inspiration for the Nation written by Barry Perkins and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: YOU WERE THERE WHEN I WAS DOWN YOU WERE THERE WHEN I WAS CRYING YOU WERE THERE WHEN MY HEART WAS TORN YOU WERE THERE WHEN I WAS COLD YOU WERE THERE I'VE ALWAYS CALLED YOUR NAME YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN AROUND I'VE NEVER LOOKED FOR YOU AND YOU HAVEN'T BEEN FOUND YOU'VE BEEN THERE FOR ME THROUGH ALL THE HARD TIMES AND IN MY DARKEST HOUR YOU'VE HELPED ME TO SHINE I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU REALLY CARE BECAUSE WHEN I CALLED YOUR NAME YOU WERE THERE

Author : National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher : National Geographic
ISBN 13 : 9780792279402
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heart of a Nation written by National Geographic Society (U.S.) and published by National Geographic. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timeless amalgam of stirring words and stunning photography from America's premier talents celebrates the matchless beauty of our country's landscape and explores Americans' passionate pride of place. Seventeen writers and photographers present their personal reflections of the American regions they know best. 120 full-color photos.

Author : Barbara Bryant
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1449703305
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gifted Inspirations written by Barbara Bryant and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2010-07-19 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are you here? Why were you born? Perhaps youre surprised by such a question. Maybe youre not sure you have a purpose. Author and speaker Barbara Bryant has exciting news for you: You are important! You were born for a purpose, to glorify God with your gifts. You are an essential part of Gods long-range plan to demonstrate the love of Christ to a lost and dying world, and His kingdom will suffer without your contribution. In this day and age, its easy to feel like a tiny dot on a gigantic planet or an anonymous number in a massive database. Everywhere we look, things are rushed, and few people take time to care anymore. However, in Gifted Inspirations, you will find that God cares and He needs your gifts. He designed you for a purpose and takes great delight in you. Taken from the pages of Barbara Bryants monthly e-newsletter, the passionate and empathetic insights will encourage and bless you, revealing your very reason to live. This book is perfect for those who are struggling with feelings of inadequacy and desire to be Gods instrument to encourage faith and joy in the lives of others. It is not enough to have a gift. You need to know how to use your gift to help others in your own special way. Gifted Inspirations shows you how to do just that! Be sure to check out the newsletter at www.barbarabryant.com.

Author : Newt Gingrich
Publisher : Regnery Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1596982713
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Nation Like No Other written by Newt Gingrich and published by Regnery Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A best-selling author and former speaker of the House argues for "American Exceptionalism"--the notion that Americans get their rights not from the government, but from God. 300,000 first printing.

Author : Charles Sumner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Charles Sumner written by Charles Sumner and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Michael Farris
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 0805430717
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Commencement written by Michael Farris and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nationally respected educator compiles seventeen graduation speeches on faith, freedom, and character from the early days of America to inspire the next generation of U.S. leaders.

Author : Barry Wittenstein
Publisher : Holiday House
ISBN 13 : 0823443744
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Place to Land written by Barry Wittenstein and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a new generation of activists demands an end to racism, A Place to Land reflects on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the movement that it galvanized. Winner of the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Master List Much has been written about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 1963 March on Washington. But there's little on his legendary speech and how he came to write it. Martin Luther King, Jr. was once asked if the hardest part of preaching was knowing where to begin. No, he said. The hardest part is knowing where to end. "It's terrible to be circling up there without a place to land." Finding this place to land was what Martin Luther King, Jr. struggled with, alongside advisors and fellow speech writers, in the Willard Hotel the night before the March on Washington, where he gave his historic "I Have a Dream" speech. But those famous words were never intended to be heard on that day, not even written down for that day, not even once. Barry Wittenstein teams up with legendary illustrator Jerry Pinkney to tell the story of how, against all odds, Martin found his place to land. An ALA Notable Children's Book A Capitol Choices Noteworthy Title Nominated for an NAACP Image Award A Bank Street Best Book of the Year A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People A Booklist Editors' Choice Named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and School Library Journal Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase

Author : Ta-Nehisi Coates
Publisher : One World
ISBN 13 : 0679645985
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Between the World and Me written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and published by One World. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • NAMED ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF OPRAH’S “BOOKS THAT HELP ME THROUGH” • NOW AN HBO ORIGINAL SPECIAL EVENT Hailed by Toni Morrison as “required reading,” a bold and personal literary exploration of America’s racial history by “the most important essayist in a generation and a writer who changed the national political conversation about race” (Rolling Stone) NAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY CNN • NAMED ONE OF PASTE’S BEST MEMOIRS OF THE DECADE • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • O: The Oprah Magazine • The Washington Post • People • Entertainment Weekly • Vogue • Los Angeles Times • San Francisco Chronicle • Chicago Tribune • New York • Newsday • Library Journal • Publishers Weekly In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. Americans have built an empire on the idea of “race,” a falsehood that damages us all but falls most heavily on the bodies of black women and men—bodies exploited through slavery and segregation, and, today, threatened, locked up, and murdered out of all proportion. What is it like to inhabit a black body and find a way to live within it? And how can we all honestly reckon with this fraught history and free ourselves from its burden? Between the World and Me is Ta-Nehisi Coates’s attempt to answer these questions in a letter to his adolescent son. Coates shares with his son—and readers—the story of his awakening to the truth about his place in the world through a series of revelatory experiences, from Howard University to Civil War battlefields, from the South Side of Chicago to Paris, from his childhood home to the living rooms of mothers whose children’s lives were taken as American plunder. Beautifully woven from personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me clearly illuminates the past, bracingly confronts our present, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward.