Christine Ha is een auteur wiens schrijven zich verdiept in de diepten van menselijke veerkracht en aanpassingsvermogen. Haar literaire reis is gevormd door haar persoonlijke ervaring met het verlies van haar gezichtsvermogen, wat haar inspireerde om nieuwe manieren te vinden om de wereld waar te nemen en zichzelf uit te drukken door middel van woorden. Ha onderzoekt thema's die verband houden met het overwinnen van tegenspoed en het transformeren van levensuitdagingen in artistieke kracht. Haar stijl wordt geprezen om zijn oprechtheid en zijn vermogen om schoonheid en kracht te vinden in onverwachte omstandigheden.
Focusing on the goddess Hera, this book presents her powers and actions through engaging short paragraphs complemented by vibrant photos. It enhances the reading experience with a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, and comprehension questions. Additionally, readers will find a glossary, an index, and a curated list of resources for further exploration, making it both informative and accessible for a wide audience.
This series introduces readers to eight of the major Greek gods and goddesses, explaining their powers and roles in myths and legends, as well as how they were worshipped in ancient Greece. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
A volume of deeply personal comfort food recipes by the legally blind Master Chef champion offers insight into how the loss of her sight compelled her to learn to cook by sense, drawing on her experiences with both Vietnamese and American culinary cultures to share advice on how to produce professional results in a home kitchen.