![]() ![]() ![]() Nowhere in Christian’s plans had he ever prepared for Gianna. She hates him-his stone-cold demeanor, his arrogance and too-perceptive eye-but over the years, even as their games consist of insulting each other’s looks and intelligence, she begins to live to play with him. One winter night and their lives intertwine. With a proclivity for order and the number three, he’s never been tempted to veer off course. Christian Allister has always followed the life plan he’d envisioned in his youth, beneath the harsh lights of a frigid, damp cell. In the New York underworld, others know him as a hustler, a killer, his nature as cold as the heart of ice in his chest. Most see a paragon of morality a special agent upholding the law. Little do most know it’s just a sparkly disguise, there to hide one panic attack at a time. She laughs too loudly, eats without decorum, and mixes up most sayings in the book. Her dresses are too tight, her heels too tall. ![]()
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![]() The SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational history society committed to preserving the legacy and traditions of the Middle Ages and Renaissance eras of pre-17th century Europe. From the first gathering in Berkeley, California in 1966 to 53 years later, the Society has grown to one thousand events happening on five continents every year! NEWS FLASH! THELMA (ON THE LEFT) WAS JUST ADOPTED! NOW LOUISE IS HOPING TO BE JUST AS LUCKY. IS THERE A PLACE IN YOUR HEART FOR LOUISE? MAKE A DATE FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS BY CALLING AT 962-4472. Their prior circumstances will not dictate their future! Both are up to date on age appropriate vaccines, awaiting their spays and microchip implantation procedures. If you want to learn more about how to start the adoption process, contact us today! ![]() ![]() ![]() Spunky four-month-old Jack Russell Terrier sisters Thelma and Louise are sure to give you a run for your money! Named after the dynamic duo in the 90’s film Thelma and Louise, these two are bound to get into a little trouble now and then, but have very sweet and rather determined spirits. If you are familiar with the film, you may know that at the beginning of the story Thelma and Louise were emotionally bonded and did not have personal freedom, just like these girls that were found abandoned and discarded at Walmart. These pups may be living on the edge, but we know they are destined for true freedom and a happy ending. ![]() ![]() ![]() When I played for them they wanted to kill me, but they didn't because I played music for them, so I played very hard. ![]() They would test us, whether I am brave enough to kill my teacher. And lucky enough they didn't ask me to do it because usually the Khmer Rouge played games with the dead. They were playing slower than us and ended up in the mango grove. So I raised my hand to be a musician, to play, and they gave me more food. I did not know how to play it at all during the Khmer Rouge time, but they asked us to play the revolutionary songs for them. Patricia McCormick is a journalist and young adult author whose novels include Purple Heart, Sold and Cut.Īrn Chorn-Pond: "A khim is like a dulcimer. ![]() ![]() This book is a study of the resurgence and re-imagination of feminist discourse on gender and sexuality in South Asia as told through its cinematic, literary, and social media narratives. Many of the activities draw on contemporary digital media, such as social media and streaming platforms, to update the field to today's changing media landscape. ![]() Each chapter is supported by a variety of pedagogical features including activities, key terms, and case studies. ![]() It offers a much-needed update on pedagogical approaches to feminist film studies, providing discussions of filmmakers and films that have been overlooked in the field, or that are overdue for further analysis. This new textbook situates feminist film theory within the larger framework of transnational scholarly approaches, as well as decolonial, queer, disability studies, and critical race theories. ![]() It introduces frameworks from phenomenology, affect theory, and psychoanalysis to reception studies, new media theories, and critical historiography, as well as engaging with key issues in documentary ethics, genre theory, and star studies. Film Feminisms offers a global and updated overview of the history, present-day concerns, and future of feminist film and theory. ![]() ![]() * Family could not afford to send him to college, and his High School grades are poor. In what ways do you think this early story from Miller’s life is a precursor to Death of a Salesman? Tell story of Miller’s childhood experience with one of his father’s salesmen. * 1932- Graduates from high school and writes “In Memoriam” the following year while working for his father. * Miller describes the Great Depression that began in 1929 and lasted through the 1930s as a major defining moment in his life. What does Miller’s father’s success and failure say to you about the nature of the “American Dream”? Why do you think Miller’s family moved from upscale New York City to middle-class Brooklyn when Arthur was 13? How might life have changed for young Miller? ![]() in Harlem, NY (then a select area overlooking the Park). * Son of an illiterate Polish immigrant who became a wealthy coat salesman with his own factory. What does this say to you about the play you are about to read?
![]() One of the themes in The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend is how a single individual can strengthen a community or repair fragile lives. What better place to discuss a book about books than with your Book Club.ġ. The cast of characters in this small Iowa town is delightful. If you enjoy novels centered around the love of books and a bookstore, this is an excellent choice.īook Club Talking Points: This story is about the love of reading and how books can impact people's lives. The power of books is highlighted, providing a delightful read for any book lover. Unlikely friendships are formed, and romance blooms. As Broken Wheel struggles to survive rough economic times, the community unites. It's a feel good book filled with quirky, lovable characters and small town life. A few pages in and I'm transported to the small mid-western town of Broken Wheel. ![]() ![]() PBR Book Review: (by- Andrea) I picked up Katarina Bivald's debut novel because I was looking for a light read. ![]() ![]() ![]() I am not familiar with any other versions of this story other than more toned-down, kid-friendly versions. ![]() All of the characters in this story are flat characters.ī. But when the children return, he is excited for their return and described to be unhappy since they had left. Instead, he allows the events to occur and does nothing to try to stop them. He does not stick up for his children or try to protect them when the step mother suggests leaving them to die in the forest. The father is described as unhappy and at times he seems weak. ![]() She is an extremely flat character, as she only possesses negative traits and continuously acts in malicious ways towards the children. The step mother is evil, as she convinces the children's father to leave the children to die in the forest. Hansel and Gretel look out for each other and stick together to ensure their survival. Even though they are put in traumatic circumstances, they come up with creative solutions and act in mature ways. The children, both Hansel and Gretel, are smart and loyal to each other. ![]() ![]() ![]() After making revisions, Fitzgerald was satisfied with the text, but remained ambivalent about the book's title and considered several alternatives. He submitted it to editor Maxwell Perkins, who persuaded Fitzgerald to revise the work over the following winter. Following a move to the French Riviera, Fitzgerald completed a rough draft of the novel in 1924. The novel was inspired by a youthful romance Fitzgerald had with socialite Ginevra King, and the riotous parties he attended on Long Island's North Shore in 1922. ![]() Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan. The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by American writer F. ![]() ![]() ![]() Perhaps I could leave it to Grimley.”Ī waitress appeared and put racks of fresh toast on the table and a silver dish of Jersey butter. “As a matter of fact, for various reasons I believe I would like to drink champagne this evening. This is the real pre-war Wolfschmidt from Riga. “Ah, Grimley, some vodka, please.” He turned to Bond. Asparagus with Béarnaise sauce sounds wonderful. The same vegetables as you since it’s May. “I’ve got a mania for really good smoked salmon,” said Bond. ![]() Devilled kidney and a slice of your excellent bacon. He had two cups of black coffee and was back in his office by three.īond looked at his watch. In the interest of Culinary Vicariousness, we are exploring and presenting to you the Strictly Gustatory Adventures of world-renowned super-spy James Bond, as recorded in the novels of Commander Ian Fleming.īond sat by himself and ate a grilled sole, a large mixed salad with his own dressing laced with mustard, some Brie cheese and toast, and half a carafe of white Bordeaux. ![]() ![]() ![]() Curatorial work came naturally as second nature to her foundational skills as a writer and an artist. It was the thing you did if you were very ‘neat,’ which I wasn’t.Īfter graduating in 1985, Lupton accepted an offer to be in charge of the Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography at the Cooper Union. ![]() This later evoked a shift in her career and ambitions.ĭesign really wasn’t in the mainstream back then. ![]() Coming from a family of English teachers, Lupton was inspired by the expressive potential and nature of typography. The Philadelphia-native began her interest in design as a field of study in 1981 when she was a fine art student at Cooper Union. Her name is no stranger to graphic design students and professors in the 21st century. She is a writer, designer, educator & curator. Today, we would like to write about the woman who is credited for “making this industry smarter,” Ellen Lupton. Welcome back to part four of our five-part blog post series about influential woman designers. ![]() |