Expert quilter Kim Taylor shares a unique and powerful story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl.

On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army delivered the message that African Americans in Texas were free. Since then, Juneteenth, as the day has come to be known, has steadily gained recognition throughout the United States. ln 2020, a powerful wave of protests and demonstrations calling for racial justice and equality brought new awareness to the significance of the holiday.

A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can't possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag.

Debut author and artist Kim Taylor sets this story apart by applying her skills as an expert quilter. Each of the illustrations has been lovingly hand sewn and quilted, giving the book a homespun, tactile quality that is altogether unique.

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China and the US are in a strategic competition to dominate the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The race is on for new-era technology, data, intellectual property, and the international rules of governance. As American businesses seek new markets and desire to de-risk China's ability to weaponized the interdependency of the two nations, they find themselves in competition with Chinese national corporations elsewhere in the world. American executives must make long-term, expensive decisions about exiting China and assess the ramifications of the complicity and self-censorship they have endured within its borders. But China faces many internal challenges to become the leader of the twenty-first century. DragonTrax outlines these obstacles and China's proposed solutions.

China and the US are in a strategic competition to dominate the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The race is on for new-era technology, data, intellectual property, and the international rules of governance. As American businesses seek new markets and desire to de-risk China's ability to weaponized the interdependency of the two nations, they find themselves in competition with Chinese national corporations elsewhere in the world. American executives must make long-term, expensive decisions about exiting China and assess the ramifications of the complicity and self-censorship they have endured within its borders. But China faces many internal challenges to become the leader of the twenty-first century. DragonTrax outlines these obstacles and China's proposed solutions.

Kenny Kookaburra is a devious, cunning bird and is hungry for a meal. He sets out to trick the unsuspecting Kylie Kookaburra into giving up her juicy worm by his deceit. Kenny's devious plan fails spectacularly, and he realizes the last laugh is on himself. He laughs so hard at his folly that the sounds of the Australian bush are changed forever. Importantly, Kenny learns a life lesson he will never forget

Heavy Heart is a mandala coloring book featuring 52 unique and original mandala designs, including a few full page images. Each mandala is printed on a single page but feel free to use a scrap piece of paper or thin cardboard under the page you are working on to prevent bleed. With varying degrees of complexity, these designs make for intricate and relaxing images to color. The book measures 8.5 x 11 inches and the pages within are recommended for gel pens, markers, and colored pencils.

With loving guidance from her mum, Esmay Emu, Ellie overcomes her disappointment at not being able to fly and discovers she has a talent for dancing. Ellie takes delight in her natural attributes, and as the joys of dancing take over, she soon forgets about flying.

**Welcome to Creative Compulsion - A Coloring Book of Offbeat Motifs** This beautifully chaotic book of patterns is perfect for coloring enthusiasts who enjoy optical art, intricate repeating design and geometric patterns. Each of the 35 unique images are printed on their own individual page. This book contains a wide variety of patterns ranging from light difficulty to super challenging. The patterns & designs were influenced by mandalas, floral designs and geometric images. Some of the designs have a wall paper style in that the cover the entire page while other designs incorporate multiple patterns segmented by geometric and organic shapes for an extra element of challenge.Colored pencils, pens & pastel chalks are best suited for the paper used for these designs. It is recommended that you place a thin layer of cardboard or thick paper under the design you're working on color if gel pens, markers etc are used. Use the blank sheet in the back of this book to test out new mediums or to experiment with color combinations.

Welcome to the second book in the Heavy Heart mandala series. Inside you will find an assortment of a little over 100 unique, symmetrical designs that are easy to color & shade. With lots of small and medium sized mandalas & geometric flowers feel free to expand upon them, add leaves, swirls, more petals, etc. With each page printed on a single sheet, the smaller pieces allow for quick, easy going projects, while the large pieces can provide an hour or two of distraction. (depending on how quickly you work ). These patterns also make great tattoos, as is, or modified to suit the wearer.These mandalas, and the paper they are printed on, are recommended for colored pencils, pen, and gel pen. For gel pen and markers, (or anything else that may bleed through the sheet) place a thin piece of cardboard or extra sheet of paper under the page you are working on. Test out new hues and color blends on the practice sheet of paper in the back of this book.

Davie Bear has just turned four, and Mummy Bear is taking him to play gym for the first time. Davie is both excited and a little apprehensive of what to expect. Mummy Bear reassures Davie that play gym will not only help him to grow up fit and strong but it will also be a lot of fun.

Davie learns that exercise can involve lots of fun activities. The book introduces his friends who look different to Davie and come from different backgrounds, but they all enjoy the same activities and have fun together.

Davie discovers that he loves play gym and has a talent

Davie Bear learns that being a big brother brings responsibility to help care for his new baby sister. He finds out there is enough love for everyone in his family and decides he will become the best big brother ever