Despite a rough childhood and many setbacks early in his career, Tyler Perry’s spirit never broke. He has since come to dominate Hollywood, even building and operating his own film studio. Through sheer determination, Perry has risen to the top and become an advocate for people in underrepresented groups in the film industry. He now uses his influence and wealth to create opportunities for underdogs like himself.
Luna thinks it will be boring to stay at the historic Widmark Hotel while her mom is working to restore it. Then she meets a mysterious woman in the room next door. Unraveling the woman’s secrets takes Luna on a dangerous journey into the old hotel’s past.
As a minister and an activist, Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to helping others. He fought for equality during a time when Black people in America experienced great injustice. His life and legacy continue to inspire others to push for change.
After listening to a ghost story on a school camping trip, Luna starts to hear strange noises and smell phantom scents. When it happens again at the restaurant where her friend works, Luna can’t help but wonder what’s going on. Will she be able to dig up the truth behind the old ghost story?
The Garza family has just bought a big, old house in a small Ohio town. While helping her mom fix it up, Luna finds a mysterious metal box under the floorboards. This discovery gives her glimpses of the house’s past and may hold the key to her family’s future there.
Luna loves old buildings. But none have ever spoken to her like Apple Glen’s old Main Street Theater does. Will listening closely help Luna uncover the theater's mysterious secrets so it can be restored to its former glory?
When Luna’s team wins a trivia competition, she is the only one excited about the prize: a weekend at Stone Hills. Rumor has it that the old horse ranch is haunted. As she tries to piece together the ranch’s past, Luna discovers a lot more than ghosts.
Abby likes watching old shows with her dad. When she and her best friend Clara get trapped in a broken TV, she suddenly finds herself starring in them! Can the girls survive the episodes and make it back to the real world?
When Shawn’s best friend shows him the Qwik Cutter Cam, he knows he has to have it. A website is offering one at a deep discount, but Shawn and his friend find out that might just be too good to be true.
When Eric Peters learns that a once famous World War II pilot has a P-51 Mustang stored at the local airstrip, he knows he must see it. So he goes to the nursing home to introduce himself to the now ninety-five-year-old pilot, Leo Foster. Now too old to see his dream of restoring the Mustang to flying shape, Mr. Foster encourages Eric to find someone who can fulfill his wish. But Eric's dad balks at having his son anywhere near danger. Will Eric be able to convince him otherwise?
Zuze's is a fan of the great Rufus Roth, a superstar musician from the past. And she is thrilled when her music class gets to go on a time traveling field trip. The class will visit five rock concerts. They will listen to two songs at each concert. Then they will return to class to write their reports. Zuze hopes Rufus Roth will sing her favorite song, "Susie Girl." Will she be disappointed?
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial court in the U.S. It has the final say on whether laws violate the Constitution. This handbook defines the role of the court and how it is essential to the rule of law.
Foundations explains the beginnings of the American political system, including historical background. Chapters introduce the concepts of a federal republic, with relevant facts that keep young adults engaged.
Sam was born on the moon. He lives on a moon base with his parents. He's never been to Earth. But there's a school break, and his aunt invites him to stay with her family. Sam is excited. He will get to spend time with his cousin, Linn. She will show him around. His parents know he will love his home planet.
Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda, were put out to sea in nothing more than a raft but were miraculously spared, arriving safely on an enchanted island. Using the island's magic, which the sorcerer Prospero has learned to control over many years, he conjures up a storm that envelopes a nearby ship containing his enemies. Each separate group of survivors is manipulated by Prospero. Will his marooned rivals apologize for their mistakes?
The terms of the loan are unusual, to say the least. If Antonio can't repay his debt on time, he will owe the grasping moneylender a pound of flesh! All seems hopeless- until a clever young named Portia dares to impersonate a judge at Antonio's trial.
"What a thrill!" Rafael thought. But then he looked over his shoulder. Rafael was terrified. It was time to jump.
Orlando makes his way to the court of Duke Frederick, and falls desperately in love with the Duke's niece, Rosalind. Meanwhile, in the Forest of Arden, the Old Duke is living peacefully after having his throne usurped by his brother, Frederick. Orlando learns about a threat on his life and flees to the forest. Shortly thereafter, Rosalind is banished by her uncle and also seeks safety there disguised as a boy. Will the Old Duke recognize his daughter? Will the lovers be reunited?
A beautiful love story turns to tragedy when jealousy takes root. The powerful general, Othello, finds himself hurting the one person he loves most in the world, his wife, Desdemona, when he misplaces his trust in Iago. Treacherous and vindictive, Iago is enraged at being passed over for a promotion and plots his revenge against Othello setting off a chain of events that ends in the ultimate sacrifice.
Although Bassanio owes his friend Antonio a great deal of money, he must borrow more to make a good impression when he courts his true love, Portia. However, Antonio is short of cash and must borrow from the lender, Shylock. More problems arise when Antonio's ships are wrecked, leaving him penniless when Shylock's loan is due. Bassanio must now find a way to save his friend's life, but help is on the way from an unexpected source!
Why are the Transylvanian peasants so fearful of Count Dracula's castle? When a young businessman discovers the truth, it is nearly too late. Will Jonathan have enough time to save his beloved fiancÂŽ from the vampire's deadly embrace?
As usual, Tom Sawyer and his pal Huck Finn were only out looking for fun. They never dreamed they'd witness a murder! And that isn't Tom's only problem. There's a new girl, Becky Thatcher, and the fence he's suppose to paint-- not to mention the hunt for Injun Joe's buried treasure!
Fearful of Caesar's growing popularity, a group of powerful Roman politicians begin to plot his death. Can a man remain loyal to Caesar and still be loyal to Rome? Caesar's noble friend Brutus is forced to make a terrible decision.
Freedom is everything to Huckleberry Finn. How can he avoid being "civilized" by the good-hearted Widow Douglas? But just now Huck has more important things on his mind-- like helping his friend Jim escape the slave-catchers!
The ghost of the murdered king begs his son to get revenge. But young Prince Hamlet is the beset by doubts and unable to bring himself to action. If he waits too long, however, he could well become the murderer's next target.
