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|  | | Alphabet Affirmations
Affirmation song on cassette with coloring and activity book for children.
"Alphabet Affirmations" song and story written by Bunny Hull, with cover art and coloring book illustrated by Synthia SAINT JAMES. |
|  | | Can I Touch You: A Collection of Love Poetry
A collection of love poetry written by Synthia SAINT JAMES from the mid-70's thru the early 80's.
Love poetry from the first book of poetry written by Synthia SAINT JAMES, In and Out of Love along with three short books of poetry Can I Touch You, Whirlwind Love and A Butterfly's Dream. |
|  | | Can I Touch You: Love Poems and Affirmations
LOVE POETRY TO THE BACKGROUND OF JAZZ MUSIC, READ BY SYNTHIA SAINT JAMES AND MELBA MOORE.
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|  | | Creative Fixings From The Kitchen- The E-Book
see the same title, regular book
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|  | | Creative Fixings From The Kitchen: Favorite Multicultural Recipes
75 MULTI-CULTURAL RECIPES BY SYNTHIA SAINT JAMES. COMES WITH 12 MINI-PRINTS OF SAINT JAMES' ARTWORK.
A sample of some of the recipes:
African Coconut Spinach, African-American Garlic Potatoes and Onions, Brazilian Black Beans,
Caribbean Alicia's Pigeon Peas and Rice, Chinese Vegetable Soup, Creole Mixed Gumbo Treat, French Onion Soup, Italian One Great Baked Penne, Japanese Chicken Yakitori, Mexican Chilified Beans, Native American Herbal Game Hens, ETC.
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|  | | Girlfriends
POETRY AND PROSE ON SUCH TOPICS AS RELATIONSHIPS, ACHIEVING, AND THE BEAUTY SHOP.
Chapters=
Sister Girl to Sister Girl,
The Beauty Shop,
Girls' Night Out,Just Being Girlfriends, A Sister and Her Man, Coupling, Achieving, Getting Ahead, The Lowdown on Dough, Family Maters, Reflections on Life. |
|  | | Girls Together
5 GIRLFRIENDS TRYING TO FIND WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO PLAY ON A BEAUTIFUL MORNING ESCAPING THE PROJECTS.
It's early, early Saturday morning when these friends get together. They ought to stay where they can hear if their mothers call. But they want to get away from little brothers. They want to get out of the Project. They decide to go climb trees....Hey, hey! And off they go! |
|  | | Greetings, Sun
BROTHER AND SISTER ON WEST INDIAN ISLAND GREETING EVERYTHING, LIKE BEES, ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL.
One sun, two children--and a whole day to greet and celebrate. For young listeners, a journey of hello, hello, hello to what is familiar and friendly about the family, a walk to nursery school, dinner, and dusk--in simple rhymes and paintings as sunny as the widest smiles. |
|  | | Hallelujah! A Christmas Story
THE NATIVITY WITH A BLACK BABY JESUS.
In a series of simple, evocative images, W. Nikola-Lisa takes readers on a journey toward the Nativity, with a black baby Jesus as its centerpiece. Synthia Saint James's vibrant colorblock paintings capture the mystery and anticipation of this journey and of the birth of a newborn king. |
|  | | Happy Happy Kwanzaa
MULTICULTURAL KWANZAA SONG ON CASSETTE WITH COLORING BOOK THAT IS ALSO AN ACTIVITY BOOK. NAPPA GOLD AWARD WINNER.
The Happy Happy Kwanzaa package includes a coloring book, crayons and a cassette tape. The tape's inspiration is two-fold: Side one features one song, "Happy Happy Kwanzaa", A 5 minute song that educates the listener about the holiday's seven principles, while enforcing that the holiday can be celebrated by everyone. Side 2 is an original Kwanzaa story narrated by actress Karen Malina White (Cosby Show; Malcom & Eddie). |
|  | | Healers Orishas Shamans and Deities: The Healing Art of Synthia SAINT JAMES
A book of healing through paintings honoring healers, orishas, shamans and deities with affirmations.
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|  | | How Mr. Monkey Saw the Whole World
MR. BUZZARD IS TAKING ADVANTAGE OVER ALL THE ANIMALS ON THIS SMALL ISLAND, TRICKING THEM OUT OF THEIR FOOD UNTIL MR. MONKEY FIXES HIM.
Mr.Buzzard was a clever one, but he had a rock where his heart should have been. While everyone else had to work hard just to find something to eat, he had no worries at all. His cruel pranks kept his belly full and kept a big buzzard smile on his face.
But a sly monkey was watching Mr. Buzzard. He asw Mr. Buzzard cheat Mr. Hare, and he saw Mr. Antelope and Mr. Crab get the same treatment. By the time Mr. Buzzard came to him, Mr. Monkey could smile his big monkey smile. Mr. Monkey had a special trick in mind for Mr. Buzzard. |
|  | | How to Make Black America Better
Leading African Americans Speak Out
Compiled and edited by Tavis Smiley, this book contains essays by Iyanla Vanzant, Magic Johnson, Cornel West, Jesse Jackson, Jr., Susan L. Taylor, Danny Glover, Marian Wright Edelman and Synthia Saint James. |
|  | | Hyacinth A Novelette
Coming of Age story about a young visual artist in the 1950s to 70s.
Young Hyacinth discovers early on that her gift
and her purpose coincide when she paints - and
this will forever be her destiny. As she blossoms
into a young woman, she explores a new and
intriguing world, filled with love, romance,
scrumptious food and travel - all of which will
affect her life and her art for years to come.
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|  | | It's Kwanzaa Time
A lift-the-flap Kwanzaa story.
Synthia Saint James wrote and illustrated this story for children to simply understand the holiday Kwanzaa. |
|  | | Living My Dream: An Artistic Approach to Marketing
The life journey of visual artist and author Synthia SAINT JAMES.
Dr. Synthia SAINT JAMES has set out to create yet another brilliant work of art. This time, she uses the canvas of her life to reveal to us through the pages of her book an extraordinary guide to success, based on her personal experiences. She has taken her remarkable accomplishments and given us all a clear view of how to use her successes to inspire our own. |
|  | | Living My Dream: The 50th Anniversary Celebration
The revised version of Living My Dream: An Artistic Approach to Marketing - an update covering 2011-2018 and a CELEBRATION of my 50th Anniversary as a Professional Artist (1969-2019).
AUTHOR'S INTRODUCTION
As I sit here writing the chapters that will begin where Living My Dream: An Artistic Approach to Marketing left off, I feel HUMBLED, BLESSED and JAZZED that my 50th anniversary (1969-2019) is so near. Yet another AMAZING gift from The Creator, and I’m THANK-FULL.
I wish I could remember the exact month and day that I received my first painting commission. I would treat it as my second birthday and celebrate it each and every year. But I do remember that the temperature was mild, and the sun was shining brightly. So it must have been Spring in New York C |
|  | | My Multicultural World
First Art Table Book by Synthia SAINT JAMES graced with 65 paintings in full color plus the inspiration behind each.
Painting for me is like
a breath of fresh air
revitalizing and stimulating
a magnificent gift from The Creator
At times I think of myself as a visual historian - an educator.
Although this role wasn’t intentional, my fascination with the cultures of our world have always inspired paintings.
From the African Diaspora to my series on the Diwali Festival of Lights celebrations, my canvases have journeyed far and wide to also include Africa, Asia, Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, Tahiti, France, Italy, and Switzerland.
I’m a huge sponge soaking up creative e |
|  | | My Multicultural World
My first Art Table Book graced with 65 paintings reproduced in full color and the inspirations behind each painting.
A visual journey into the creative world of internationally renowned visual artist Synthia SAINT JAMES, in which she shares sixty-five paintings selected from the multitude created in her fine art career spanning over fifty years. Enjoy reading her introductions to each painting - in which she provides not only descriptions, but her personal inspiration for creating each one.. |
|  | | Neeny Coming...Neent Going
CORETTA SCOTT KING ILLUSTRATION HONOR BOOK ABOUT 2 COUSINS OF THE SEA ISLANDS.
Essie is excited--her cousin Neeny is coming home to Daufuskie Island from the mainland for a visit. A lot has changed, especially Neeny, though Essie would like things to stay the same. Neeny's a fancy young lady now, no longer interested in the island way of life. But does anyone really forget their roots? Essie knows the answer. So she gives her cousin a special gift that will always keep the island by her side.
Colorful, dramatic illustrations by Synthia Saint James highlight Karen English's evocative tale of the ties that bind families--despite loss and change. |
|  | | No Mirrors in My Nana's House
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCKS' YSAYE BARNWELL SONG ILLUSTRATED INTO PAINTINGS, COMES WITH CD OF SONG.
There are no mirrors in my Nana's house...
No mirrors to reflect the cracks in the wall, the clothes that don't fit, the trash in the hallway. No mirrors.
But there is love. The beauty in this child's world is in her Nana's eyes. It's like the rising of the sun...
CD of song enclosed. |
|  | | Peace in Our Land
Children's Activity Book.
Activity book with music, and coloring book by Bunny Hull & Saint James about celebrating our diversities. |
|  | | Snow on Snow on Snow
A SMALL BOY AND HIS DOG ON A SNOWY DAY. MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN.
One cold morning a small wakes up "under blankets...". After breakfast he and his dog, Clancy, step out the door into "snow on snow on snow".n |
|  | | Sunday
A FAMILY SUNDAY SPENT DOING THINGS LIKE GOING TO CHURCH TOGETHER.
No day is like Sunday! There's sleeping late and a delicious breakfast and time for everyone to look over the fat newspaper. Then, dressed in their Sunday best, the family sets out for church. With relatives and friends, they rejoice in beautiful music and the preacher's inspiring words.
Afterwards, it's a subway trip to Grandma and Grandpa's, and an afternoon just to be together. Most of all, Sunday is for family!
Synthia Saint James's simple text and bold, vibrant paintings of an African-American family celebrate kinship and this very special day. |
|  | | The Gifts of Kwanzaa
A STORY THAT EXPLAINS THE KWANZAA HOLIDAY IN SIMPLE TERMS.
Kwanzaa is a new holiday, based on African harvest festivals. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Kwanzaa quickly became an important African-American celebration and is now even observed around the world.
Synthia Saint James's simple text explains the holiday to young children; her bright, boldly patterned paintings evoke this rich and vibrant celebration. |
|  | | The I Wills According to SAINT JAMES: Book One
100 Affirmations for everyday living.
A workbook with 100 affirmations (inspired by the spiritual beliefs of the Aborigine Tribes of Australia) at the top of each page allowing for notes. Can also be used as a journal. |
|  | | To Dinner, for Dinner
ABOUT A RABBIT THAT OUTSMARTS A LEOPARD IN TANZANIA...A TICKSTER FOLKTALE.
Can a small rabbit outwit a mighty leopard who wants to eat her for dinner? Juhudi can. She is such a clever animal, she has already fooled Leopard not once but twice! However, this harvest season Juhudi has run out of tricks. To make matters worse, now she is plumper than ever thanks to her bountiful garden. Her loyal friend Fuko the mole has promised to help her, but what can a mere mole do in the face of a hungry beast?
Master storyteller Tololwa M. Mollel serves up a hilarous surprise in this lively tale illustrated with Synthia Saint James's vibrant paintings. |
|  | | Tukama Tootles the Flute
ABOUT A LITTLE WILD BOY ON A WEST INDIAN ISLAND AND A TWO-HEADED MONSTER.
Lively words and striking oil paintings show what happens when a young boy is brave before he is wise. |
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