Best Selling Books by Ruth Brown

Singer Ruth Brown, "Miss Rhythm", shares candid recollections of the early days of R&B, the racism she encountered on the road, and her chart-topping success despite seemingly impossible odds. 65 photos.

Black Beauty''s story improved the lives of horses all over the world. Seen through his own eyes, young horse lovers will be swept up in his incredible journey from a peaceful paddock to the streets of London. No matter what he encounters, nothing can break Black Beauty''s spirit.

One stormy night Grace, the lighthouse keeper''s daughter, spots a ship in trouble on the rocks. At the same time, the lighthouse cat, Gracie, discovers that one of her kittens has strayed. Grace and Gracie both hurry to the rescue, braving the rain and storm. Grace alerts her father and together they set out in the lifeboat to save the passengers. Meanwhile, Gracie ventures into the dark night and howling wind looking everywhere for her lost kitten. The dual stories—one told only in pictures, the other in both pictures and text—illustrate the bravery of two rescues in 1838, which saved thirteen people from a shipwreck and one poor kitten from a terrible storm.

Children will love being in on the joke in this tale of two mice on a hunt for food, one oblivious to the whiskered menace lurking in the shadows. In the big old house, Bo and Billy have run out of food and must venture out of their mouse hole to search for some. While Bo fearlessly explores every nook and cranny, he chides Billy for being afraid of everything — but maybe Billy has good reason to be! With Ruth Brown''s enchanting artwork full of rich details and visual sleight-of-hand, this novelty tale of brotherly adventure and bravery will send eagle-eyed readers on a storybook hunt of their own.

A toad has a close call with a "monster."

A strange dream on a midsummer night in winter produces many contradictions and unusual sights, from singing flowers and blooming birds to dancing stone monkeys.

Life as a single mother is never easy. World conditions, financial difficulties, children displaying outrageous behavior, are just some of the many challenges that a single mother faces each day. Without the other half of the parental equation, maintaining the home becomes twice as difficult. Without God in the midst this experience is virtually imposible to have a positive outcome. However, all is not lost. Hope and a better tomorrow is always available in abundant supply. With God all things are possible. This aims to present a perspective that there is a bright light at the end of this tunnel. Perseverance is one of the vehicles to get there.

The animals who live in the Old Tree must band together when their home is threatened.

Over a hundred years ago, a faithful little dog called Bobby kept a fourteen-year vigil by his master''s graveside in Greyfriars churchyard in Edinburgh. Bobby captured the hearts of the townsfolk and remains a legend still today.

This is a book targeted to give interest in what Jesus Christ did as a little boy. This book will show people that they are children of a King. This book is fiction because it is not quoted, but a realization of what could or may have happened in that day. This book is inspired by God from a heart that loves him so much, that it gives the idea that anyone can have a relationship with Jesus. Some of the characters are from the Bible. They are not quoted. This gives the story a likeness to the reality of Jesus back when he was a child. Princess Rashaah is made up, but she represents the person that made her up. This is to tell you that anyone can be her. A relationship with Jesus Christ is all together possible. Jesus is real and he will never be made up.

Baby Bear is scared when he dreams he''s in a series of fairy tales.

Lee Friendlander photographed musicians because he was an avid music fan. This book virtually is a who''s-who of American music--jazz, RandB, country, gospel, and rock greats of the ''50s, ''60s, and early ''70s are all here. 243 color photos 276 duotones.

Children will be swept away by this dark and fascinating adventure of a black cat who travels through all of the shadowy corners of the nearby woods and house. “A splendid choice for group story time.”—School Library Journal

"I spy with my little eye, Something beginning with M. It curls its tail around the stalk and eats the wheat at Harvest. It rhymes with house . . ." Come on a playful journey through the day from dawn to dusk, set in a gorgeous countryside landscape. The reader must solve a riddle to guess which animal is hiding, and then search for it in the beautifully detailed illustrations. This version of the favorite childhood game uses a text with rhyme and will provide hours of entertainment. The page turn confirms the answers, and there is a satisfying bedtime ending.

Coffee has never been better--or cooler! Ever wonder what goes into making the perfect cup of coffee? There''s more to it than you think, and a new breed of coffee nerds has transformed the cheap, gritty sludge your parents drink into the coolest food trend around, with an obsessive commitment to sourcing, roasting, and preparation that has taken the drink to delicious new heights. Coffee Nerd details the history behind the beans and helps you navigate the exciting and sometimes intimidating new wave of coffee. From finding obscure Japanese brewing equipment to recipes and techniques for brewing amazing coffee at home, you''ll increase your geek cred--and discover a whole new world of coffee possibilities. Whether you are looking to refine your French-press recipe or just can''t survive a morning without a handcrafted latte, this book is sure to stimulate you as you pore over the art of preparing an incredibly smooth cup of coffee.

When Tom visits an art gallery with his grandma, he wanders into a side room and discovers a very special exhibition indeed. One by one, the cats in the paintings come to life and follow him as he views all the pictures, until a large and scary cat makes them all rush back to the safety of their own frames. Ruth Brown has brilliantly imagined her own masterpieces in this playful exploration of the artistic styles of famous painters through the years. Tom discovers 13 painters from Mondrian to Munch and Kahlo to Klimt, learning along the way about the artists themselves, art styles, and even breeds of cat! This is an intriguing introduction to art for the young that will be pored over by children and adults alike.