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Layoffs have become a common occurrence, particularly in the tech industry. However, it is crucial to begin the job hunt with a personalised approach, examining transferable skills, and devising a list of potential companies and roles accordingly. The interview stage must tackle the why laid off question professionally and honestly. Despite the impact of layoffs, it is feasible to consider freelance work or entrepreneurship.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!\"A gripping page-turner...a riveting reminder of sacrifices made by history's most unlikely heroes.\" --Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We HideAn extraordinary book about a gifted architect who reluctantly begins a secret life of resistance, devising ingenious hiding places for Jews in World War II Paris.In 1942 Paris, architect Lucien Bernard accepts a commission that will bring him a great deal of money - and maybe get him killed. All he has to do is design a secret hiding place for a Jewish man, a space so invisible that even the most determined German officer won't find it while World War II rages on. He sorely needs the money, and outwitting the Nazis who have occupied his beloved city is a challenge he can't resist.Soon Lucien is hiding more souls and saving lives. But when one of his hideouts fails horribly, and the problem of where to conceal a Jew becomes much more personal, and he can no longer ignore what's at stake.Book clubs will pore over the questions Charles Belfoure raises about justice, resistance, and just how far we'll go to make things right.Also by Charles Belfoure: The Fallen ArchitectHouse of Thieves
So here’s a game that was very popular back in the day, the Victorian day that is! Snapdragon For about 300 years until the beginning of the 20th century, no English Christmas Eve celebration…
Highlights "A Woman's Life Work" by Laura S. Haviland is a compelling autobiography that transcends mere personal history to become a chronicle of social justice and change in 19th-century America. Author(s): Laura S Haviland 420 Pages Biography + Autobiography, Personal Memoirs Description About the Book Autobiography during the underground railroad era Book Synopsis "A Woman's Life Work" by Laura S. Haviland is a compelling autobiography that transcends mere personal history to become a chronicle of social justice and change in 19th-century America. This book offers an intimate glimpse into Haviland's life as an evangelically-minded Quaker and later a Wesleyan Methodist, illustrating her unyielding commitment to education and social justice. Born in Canada and raised in New York, Haviland's journey begins with her move to Michigan after marrying at sixteen. Here, she co-founded the Raisin Institute, a pioneering academy that welcomed students of all races. Following her husband's death, Haviland played a crucial role in the underground railroad, devising daring schemes to aid slaves' escape and, during the Civil War, organizing relief for soldiers and former slaves. Her narrative vividly captures the atrocities of slavery and war, enriched by personal stories and a slave narrative from "Uncle Philip". A testament to grassroots activism, this book is a profound exploration of black-white relationships, the interplay between Quakerism and evangelical Christianity, and the relentless fight for justice and equality.
About Break in Case of Emergency In her early thirties, Jen has all but abandoned a once-promising painting career when she takes a poorly defined job at a feminist nonprofit. The Leora Infinitis Foundation—or LIFt—claims to empower women, but staffers spend all their time devising acronyms for imaginary programs, ruthlessly undermining one another, and stroking the ego of their boss, a larger-than-life celebrity philanthropist. Stuck in this passive-aggressive hellscape, Jen struggles with insecurity, especially when she compares herself to her two best friends, Meg and Pam—one a wealthy attorney with a picture-perfect family, the other a passionately committed artist. When the personal and the professional begin to collide in the course of a fateful art exhibition, a surreal business trip, and a devastating loss, it forces Jen to reckon with some hard truths about herself and the people she loves most.
It was around 10:30 a.m. this morning and I could tell Duke was about ready for a nap. He'd been up since 8:15 a.m. and was beginning to rub his eyes and make whiny noises. I looked at him and said, "Duke, do you want to take a nap?" He smiled, made an exclamatory noise, and signed "please." It was a proud mom moment. I have a child that loves his sleep and, heck, he's even asking for it! I've mentioned in my past couple of posts that my anxiety has been a little worse lately. And, to be clear, this anxiety is not a mind thing. It's a body thing. I feel it, I don't think it. I believe I'm equipped to deal with it and I'm not alone, so I'm okay. But it's tiring, for sure. Colt called me around lunch time to see how things were going. I was in the middle of swapping loads of the laundry from the washer to the dryer, feeling like this round of laundry was never-ending. (I have separate piles in 3 different rooms in the house to fold. I guess that makes it seem like less?) Anyway, he could tell I wasn't functioning at 100% and pretty much demanded (in the nice way that husbands who are looking out for you do) that I rest. He assured me that nothing will happen if the laundry isn't done. The house can wait. But my body needs a break. I knew all of that, but sometimes it's just nice to hear it from someone else. I decided to lie down on the couch, smack dab in the middle of the warm laundry I just pulled out of the dryer. 15 minutes. That's all I needed - 15 minutes of quiet, prayer, listening, and closed eyes. I felt so refreshed when I got up to get Duke and fix his lunch. It's been a few hours since then and I'm already feeling the need to take another break. My body is telling me I'm anxious, but I know in my heart and mind that I am not. For now, in this season of my life, I need to learn to be okay with the breaks. My counselor, my parents, and my husband all tell me to take breaks. It's hard, though, when you have a list and you put so much worth in feeling accomplished at the end of the day. But I know we all need them, whether you deal with anxiety or not. These "breaks" are not just moments to take naps and feel physically rested, but also spiritually rested. Like Duke, I spend parts of my days rubbing my eyes and whining for something. I'm whining for rest, and God knows it. He's saying, "Claire, will you please rest? Rest in me." And when I listen, give in, and do it, I am refreshed physically and spiritually. I am healed, little by little. I hope this can be an encouragement to some of you. Maybe your soul is in absolute chaos and God is asking you to please take a break. Rest in Him today.
Set in 1940 Kalamata Greece 16 years old Sophia against her own free will is coerced by her mother to take up residency at the monastery to undertake her duties as a seamstress. It is here Sophia's journey begins. Amid her new life at the monastery Sophia meets sister Katherine who appears to be a puller of strength. Surreptitiously sister Katherine is devising plans for Sophia's future. Unbeknownst to Sophia she is to be betrothed to a man in the very imminent future. In essence Sophia's story metaphoises into the journey of her second daughter Katherine named after the aunt her father's sister the nun. A world of love, unforgiving deceit, deep tragedy and ultimately revenge. | Author: Kerry Christofilea | Publisher: Xlibris Au | Publication Date: Jan 23, 2023 | Number of Pages: 166 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1669833631 | ISBN-13: 9781669833635
This edited volume situates its contemporary practice in the tradition which emerged at the beginning of the twentieth century. Collective Creation in Contemporary Performance examines collective and devised theatre practices internationally and demonstrates the prevalence, breadth, and significance of modern collective creation.
Winner of the 2021 Music & Drama Education Award for Outstanding Drama Education Resource Much of the theatre we make starts with a script and a story given to us by someone else. But what happens when we're required to start from scratch? How do we begin to make theatre using our own ideas, our own perspective, our own stories? A Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre, written by the artistic directors of the award-winning young people's performance company Junction 25 and is aimed at those new to devising or wanting to further develop their skills. It explores creative ways to create original theatre from a contemporary stimulus. It offers a structure within which to approach the creative process, including ideas on finding a starting point, generating material, composition and design; it offers practical ideas for use in rehearsal; and it presents grounding in terminology that will support a confident and informed approach to production. The book features contributions from some of the young performers who have been a part of Junction 25's work to date, as well as key artists and companies that work professionally in devised theatre, including case studies from Quarantine, the Team, Mammalian Diving Reflex, Nic Green and Ontroerend Goed. The work of Junction 25 is used to illustrate the concepts and ideas set out in the book. Ideal for any student faced with the challenge of creating work from scratch, A Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre offers constructive guidance, which supports the requirements of students taking Drama and Theatre Studies courses. The book includes a foreword by theatre critic Lyn Gardner.
A vintage history book called "The New World's Foundations in the Old" by West and West (Ruth West and Willis Mason West). "This book is an introduction to the study of elementary American history. It tells, in the simplest form, the story of the growth of our civilization from its beginnings in the great river valleys of Northern Africa and Western Asia. It pictures Man as the Inventor, continually devising easier ways of working and happier ways of living..." Hardcover Copyright 1929, 1934: Allyn and Bacon, Norwood Press Text in English Measures approximately: 8"H by 5.75"W by 1.25"D Condition: Good vintage (used) - Some wear and tear on the cover. Some light stains and smudges, some writing and markings, some bent page corners, and a couple of torn blank pages at the end of the book. A library stamp and a name written inside the front cover. (See photos.) Please note that this item is vintage which means it's been previously loved by others. Expect normal age wear. Any major flaws are noted above. Ready to ship. Will ship for free to US buyers. I refund shipping overages to buyers outside the USA. www.HeritageVintageFinds.etsy.com
Aimed at a self-development market, this timely and fresh take on that perennial bestseller the Art of War challenges us to see the text not as a tool for warfare but as a guide to inner harmony and personal fulfilment.Sun Tzu’s Art of War has been read mostly as a book of war strategies that teaches us how to beat our opponents on the battlefield. The Modern Art of War presents a new interpretation: it isn't about conquering your enemies, devising strategies to overtake armies, or getting ahead against your competitors. Instead, the real art of war is the fight to control your mind and the thoughts that rule it. What if Sun Tzu wasn’t a general at all, but a spiritual advisor, and that the Art of War was written not for a king, but for the people?Each chapter begins with the original text from the Art of War followed by an overview, applied practice, thought-provoking prompts, and a chance for your own reflection. Includes: The complete text of the original Art of War. Explanation of the symbolism, eg the "battlefield" stands for the terrain of the mind, "war" for conflict between the lower and higher self, and the "enemy" as our conscious thoughts, emotions and perceptions. Chapter-by-chapter guidance to the deeper meaning of the Art of War, from how to understand one's own nature to strategies for drawing on our own wholehearted will and perceiving the inherent instability in all things. Over 150 reflection questions that prompt the reader to understand the text and guide them in their self-development journey, from 'If you can change one idea about yourself to step into a new future, what would it be?' to 'Based on Sun Tzu’s teachings, what strategies can you incorporate into your daily activity or practice that would assist you in working through frustration or anger, without being harsh with yourself?' This book will teach readers how to "conquer" or still the mind in order to reveal their own hidden teacher and recognize that the root of conflict (or war) begins within. By creating harmony within one’s self, readers can then carry it forward to help bring more peace into the world. 6.11"W x 9.16"H x 0.7"D, 272 pages
Last week, Colt and I saw Page CXVI and Derek Webb in concert at Frontline. In the beginning, I was pretty "whatever" about the whole thing. Yeah, I'm a musician and I love live music but I don't like standing at concerts and that night, I just wasn't in a concert mood. Turns out, we sat down the entire time and the concert was absolutely amazing. Obviously I'd heard Derek Webb's music once upon a time and I saw him live in college. But I never was a crazy fan. As for Page CXVI, I'd never even heard of them. My expectation was to sit, drink my decaf mocha, and passively listen to the music being played in front of me. Page CXVI took the stage and with the first note that came out of her mouth, I was hooked. They sang several hymns (which is what they do) and some originals (which is what their band under a different name does, The Autumn Film). They totally sucked me in. But when she began to sing "Roll Over Me/Joy," I felt like the rest of the room disappeared behind me and I was sitting directly in front of the stage alone. It was like I had written this song and she was singing it for me. So roll over me I'll just sink down, I'll just sink down To the bottom of the sea I'll just be here, I'll just be here My eyes started to fill with tears and stayed like that the rest of the song. She told us the story behind the song and although my story is completely different, I could still relate to the idea of wishing I could sink down to the bottom of the sea. You can probably relate too. There are just those moments that you would rather be hidden under rock (because of anxiety, heartbreak, a loss, etc.) than out in the open. I was so thankful for her honesty that night. It was a beautiful time of sitting, praying, and reflecting on this journey I've been on and am still on. Once they finished playing, Derek Webb was up next. He did about 20 minutes of requests from the audience. Then, he brought Page CVXI back up to play with him. They played through his CTRL album all the way through. I was totally blown away. (P.S. Read the short story behind his album here and the hidden meaning behind the story here.) I was not only blown away by the concept behind all of it, the musicianship, and the flawless execution, but by the chord progressions. Oh, the chord progressions were fantastic! I wished so badly I could get out a piece of paper and start doing some harmonic analysis, but that would've probably been odd. This album is so creative and so well-done. I highly recommend that you check all this music out. And while you're doing that, I'll be stalking Tifah from Page CXVI and wishing we could be BFFs. We totally could be though, right?
A solar flare wipes the world's electronic media stores clean. Electricity no longer flows. And a new dark age begins, along with a new form of storytelling. It's all chronicled in a strange art show from the future.
This book provides a critical assessment of dramatic literature since 1995, situating texts, companies and writers in a cultural, political and social context. It examines the shifting role of the playwright, the dominant genres and emerging styles of the past decade and how they are related. Beginning with an examination of how dramatic literature and the writer are placed in the contemporary theatre, the book then provides detailed analyses of the texts, companies and writing processes involved in six different professional contexts: new writing, verbatim theatre, writing and devising, Black and Asian theatre, writing for young people and adaptation and transposition. The chapters cover contemporary practitioners, including Simon Stephens, Gregory Burke, Robin Soans, Alecky Blythe, Kneehigh Theatre, Punchdrunk, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Edward Bond, Filter Theatre and Headlong, and offers detailed case-studies and examples of their work. Key Features* The first book to examine contemporary British drama from the In-Yer-Face era (1995 - 2000) to the present day and track the changes and developments through this period* Extended case-studies of Simon Stephens, Gregory Burke and Caryl Churchill and the last decade of new writing in Britain* Focus on recent adaptation, including Kneehigh Theatre, Punchdrunk, Filter Theatre and Headlong
Sun Tzu's Art of War has been read mostly as a book of war strategies that teaches us how to beat our opponents on the battlefield. The Modern Art of War presents a new interpretation: it isn't about conquering your enemies, devising strategies to overtake armies, or getting ahead against your competitors. Instead, the real art of war is the fight to control your mind and the thoughts that rule it. What if Sun Tzu wasn't a general at all, but a spiritual advisor, and that the Art of War was written not for a king, but for the people? Each chapter begins with the original text from the Art of War followed by an overview, applied practice, thought-provoking prompts, and a chance for your own reflection. Includes: The complete text of the original Art of War. Explanation of the symbolism, eg the "battlefield" stands for the terrain of the mind, "war" for conflict between the lower and higher self, and the "enemy" as our conscious thoughts, emotions and perceptions. Chapter-by-chapter guidance to the deeper meaning of the Art of War, from how to understand one's own nature to strategies for drawing on our own wholehearted will and perceiving the inherent instability in all things. Over 150 reflection questions that prompt the reader to understand the text and guide them in their self-development journey, from 'If you can change one idea about yourself to step into a new future, what would it be?' to 'Based on Sun Tzu's teachings, what strategies can you incorporate into your daily activity or practice that would assist you in working through frustration or anger, without being harsh with yourself?' This book will teach readers how to "conquer" or still the mind in order to reveal their own hidden teacher and recognize that the root of conflict (or war) begins within. By creating harmony within one's self, readers can then carry it forward to help bring more peace into the world.
Do you set goals for the new year? Does this help you be more purposeful? What is your experience with resolution making?
(Almost-3-month-old Duke and me) A couple months ago, I had a good friend point out that, in the beginning, I didn't really called my postpartum depression by its name on this blog. I talked all about it here and here and referred to it all as "baby blues." It was interesting because just a few days before she brought this to my attention, I had been thinking about it. So I wanted to clarify for my future self's sake and for your sake. I don't think I avoided the term "postpartum depression" because I was in denial. I wasn't trying to prove anything either. I feel like I was/am pretty honest about the emotional rollercoaster that is motherhood. I always want to be honest. But I think I thought that there was no way I could have that - that thing that I'd always heard about moms having when they have babies. Sadness and depression after having a baby? No way! It always sounded so terrible and even thought I felt pretty terrible, maybe calling it by its name would make it worse. I think it was my attempt at trying to be positive about something. Looking back, I know it was postpartum depression and not just the baby blues. (And if you'd like a quick introduction to both, click here.) I had it, I had it bad. When you have PPD, you almost get sick to your stomach when someone says, "So, do you just stare at him all day???" Many, many, many people would ask me that and I felt absolutely nothing. No emotions ran through my body. I was stale. It wasn't because I didn't love Duke, but there was this looming cloud over my life and I couldn't get out from under it. When you have PPD, people text you and ask to come over. You say no. You are so covered in a state of complete chaos that you cannot enjoy even the good things. When you have PPD, sweet friends come over and bring you food. Your husband cleans the whole house. But you feel completely empty and hopeless. Even when everything is taken care of, you feel trapped and alone. It's sad and it's hard. The worst part is seeing other moms loving the baby phase. I thought (and still think for the next time around), I would love to love the baby phase. I want to. I genuinely want to! That's what's hard about depression - you can know the truth, know what you want to feel, know what you should feel ... but then not feel any of it. PPD can make you feel lesser. Like you're lesser of a mom, you weren't cut out for this, etc. But none of it is true. Some people deal with it and some people don't. That's the simple fact. Some moms out there may be reading this, feeling confused and unable to relate to any of it. That's exactly how moms that deal with or have dealt with PPD feel about the other moms that glide through the baby phase with grace, ease, and smiles. You're confused about our depression. We're confused about your happiness. So, moms, we must be sympathetic towards one another. The truth is that PPD is just what it is: depression. There are no quick fixes. Time is your best friend. After a month, I felt better. After 6 weeks, I remember feeling almost normal. After 4 months, my life felt even brighter. After that, the PPD residue was gone. Sure, there are plenty of hard days when I never want to change another diaper again or I want more freedom or I feel simple or (back in the reflux days) I just wanted to stay clean. But that's called Welcome to Motherhood. And that is normal. None of this is meant to discourage any of you. I just think it's important to talk about it truthfully. I look at my sweet 15 month old boy and am filled with a love that is absolutely indescribable. The feelings of PPD do not last and they are not who you are. Moms with PPD - you are not alone and you will see the other side!
At the beginning of their studies students of architecture are confronted with a wealth of different ways in which to visually present their designs. Expressing ideas in the form of drawings and models is usually required in the early stages of studying: ”learning by doing“ is the only way for students to quickly develop a repertoire for their design work.However, there are important issues to consider between the phases of devising the spatial concept and recreating it in a two- or three-dimensional drawing or physical model: How to construct a perspective freehand drawing? What plan drawings are necessary to present my design? What scale should my model be and what materials should I use to construct it?Basics Architectural Presentation combines the highly successful single volumesTechnical Drawing, CAD, Modelbuilding, and Architectural Photography from the series BASICS with a yet to be published volume entitled Freehand Drawing. Step-by-step, it conveys possible ways to present architectural projects throughout the various project phases. In an informative and practical approach, the publication discusses the basics of architectural representation from freehand drawing, which is especially important in the design phase, to the plan drawing, model, and architecture photography. The student architect learns the tools necessary for presenting his or her work, supported by many concrete examples and practical tips that are directly applicable. The study companion for architecture representation,including the new volume Freehand Drawing Indispensable tool for first-year students Coherent educational concept Services ServicesInform Interiors associates are more than just “salespeople”. We are a team of passionate, knowledgeable, professionals, well-versed in interior design and architecture. We would be more than happy to assist you with space planning, furniture selections, and interiors storytelling. More information on our range of services can be found HERE.
Much of the theatre we make starts with a script and a story given to us by someone else. But what happens when we're required to start from scratch? How do we begin to make theatre using our own ideas, our own perspective, our own stories? A Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre, written by the artistic directors of the award-winning young people's performance company Junction 25 and is aimed at those new to devising or wanting to further develop their skills. It explores creative ways to create original theatre from a contemporary stimulus. It offers a structure within which to approach the creative process, including ideas on finding a starting point, generating material, composition and design; it offers practical ideas for use in rehearsal; and it presents grounding in terminology that will support a confident and informed approach to production. The book features contributions from some of the young performers who have been a part of Junction 25's work to date, as well as key artists and companies that work professionally in devised theatre, including case studies from Quarantine, the Team, Mammalian Diving Reflex, Nic Green and Ontroerend Goed. The work of Junction 25 is used to illustrate the concepts and ideas set out in the book. Ideal for any student faced with the challenge of creating work from scratch, A Beginner's Guide to Devising Theatre offers constructive guidance, which supports the requirements of students taking Drama and Theatre Studies courses. The book includes a foreword by theatre critic Lyn Gardner.
At the beginning of their studies students of architecture are confronted with a wealth of different ways in which to visually present their designs. Expressing ideas in the form of drawings and models is usually required in the early stages of studying: ”learning by doing“ is the only way for students to quickly develop a repertoire for their design work.However, there are important issues to consider between the phases of devising the spatial concept and recreating it in a two- or three-dimensional drawing or physical model: How to construct a perspective freehand drawing? What plan drawings are necessary to present my design? What scale should my model be and what materials should I use to construct it?Basics Architectural Presentation combines the highly successful single volumesTechnical Drawing, CAD, Modelbuilding, and Architectural Photography from the series BASICS with a yet to be published volume entitled Freehand Drawing. Step-by-step, it conveys possible ways to present architectural projects throughout the various project phases. In an informative and practical approach, the publication discusses the basics of architectural representation from freehand drawing, which is especially important in the design phase, to the plan drawing, model, and architecture photography. The student architect learns the tools necessary for presenting his or her work, supported by many concrete examples and practical tips that are directly applicable. The study companion for architecture representation,including the new volume Freehand Drawing Indispensable tool for first-year students Coherent educational concept Services ServicesInform Interiors associates are more than just “salespeople”. We are a team of passionate, knowledgeable, professionals, well-versed in interior design and architecture. We would be more than happy to assist you with space planning, furniture selections, and interiors storytelling. More information on our range of services can be found HERE.
The climax to the epic Malazan Book of the Fallen series that will determine how the world is ruled. Savaged by the K'Chain Nah'Ruk, the Bonehunters march for Kolanse, where waits an unknown fate. Tormented by questions, the army totters on the edge of mutiny, but Adjunct Tavore will not relent. One final act remains, if it is in her power, if she can hold her army together, if the shaky allegiances she has forged can survive all that is to come. A woman with no gifts of magic, deemed plain, unprepossessing, displaying nothing to instill loyalty or confidence, Tavore Paran of House Paran means to challenge the gods - if her own troops don't kill her first. Awaiting Tavore and her allies are the Forkrul Assail, the final arbiters of humanity. Drawing upon an alien power terrible in its magnitude, they seek to cleanse the world, to annihilate every human, every civilization, in order to begin anew. They welcome the coming conflagration of slaughter, for it shall be of their own devising, and it pleases them to know that, in the midst of the enemies gathering against them, there shall be betrayal. In the realm of Kurald Galain, home to the long lost city of Kharkanas, a mass of refugees stand upon the First Shore. Commanded by Yedan Derryg, the Watch, they await the breaching of Lightfall, and the coming of the Tiste Liosan. This is a war they cannot win, and they will die in the name of an empty city and a queen with no subjects. Elsewhere, the three Elder Gods, Kilmandaros, Errastas and Sechul Lath, work to shatter the chains binding Korabas, the Otataral Dragon, from her eternal prison. Once freed, she will rise as a force of devastation, and against her no mortal can stand. At the Gates of Starvald Demelain, the Azath House sealing the portal is dying. Soon will come the Eleint, and once more, there will be dragons in the world.
About This Deal Seeing one of your favorite bands is a transcendent experience, like seeing your favorite actor play your favorite president. Spoil your senses with this deal: for $39, you get a package of two general-admission tickets to see Gavin DeGraw, Outasight, and Javier Colon, presented by 95.5 WPLJ FM, at Rye Playland on Monday, July 23, at 6 p.m. (up to a $78.50 value, including all fees). Park gates open at 4 p.m. The package includes: Two general-admission tickets to the concert (up to a $78.50 value, including all fees) Admission to the theme park for two Gavin DeGraw croons artfully penned lyrics with an acoustic pop sensibility. Exploding onto the scene as the singer-songwriter behind One Tree Hill’s theme song, “I Don’t Want to Be,” DeGraw has created four albums that have cemented him to the pop charts time and time again. The soulful melody-maker’s ballads follow opening act Outasight, whose party anthem “Tonight is the Night” sets disco sentiments to a hip-hop beat. Javier Colon rounds out the night’s festivities, showing why he won last year’s The Voice on NBC with upbeat R&B in a tenor so velvety it summons Elvis painters to each concert. For two hours before the concert begins, fans of the three dapper troubadours enjoy free rein of the park’s garden of thrill rides. From a dragon-infested mill to a go-kart raceway to the landmark Dragon Coaster, the amusement park retains the old-fashioned fun of its eight-decade history while always devising fresh ways to get pulses pounding.
Many analysts now believe that the growth of presidential war power relative to Congress is irreversible. This book was written to contest that view. Its purpose is to identify what would be required to restore presidential war power to constitutional specifications while leaving the president powerful enough to do what is truly necessary in the face of any emergency. Buchanan focuses mainly on diagnosing the origins of the problem and devising practical ways to work toward restoration of the constitutional balance of power between Congress and the president. The work begins by showing the lack of clear, widely shared standards whose enforcement is needed to sustain the balance of power and draws on the thinking of the founders and political theorists to crystallize such standards. Next it details how, in the absence of standards, agents such as Congress and the Supreme Court with formal influence on presidents and informal agents such as media and public opinion have unwittingly enabled unnecessary power expansion, such as the presidential 'wars of choice'. Of course change of this magnitude cannot be expected to happen quickly. Remedies necessarily involve a reform architecture intended to unfold gradually, with the first step being simply to start a focused conversation (another purpose of this book). Buchanan moves toward specific remedies by identifying the structure and strategy for a new think tank designed to nudge the political system toward the kind of change the book recommends. Lastly, the book shows how a fictional policy trial could take a practical step toward in rebalancing the war power. This is a crucial examination of presidential power and the U.S. separation of powers system, with a focused effort on making a course correction toward the kind of power sharing envisioned in the Constitution.
A new year begins for newlywed Anne Brown Dickson as she navigates life with her husband who is facing serious heart issues. Anne, the owner of a local flower shop, encounters her share of challenges as she tries to juggle many responsibilities and keep up with the goings on in her family and community. In addition to
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "A gripping page-turner...a riveting reminder of sacrifices made by history's most unlikely heroes." —Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide An extraordinary book about a gifted architect who reluctantly begins a secret life of resistance, devising ingenious hiding places for Jews in World War II Paris. In 1942 Paris, architect Lucien Bernard accepts a commission that will bring him a great deal of money – and maybe get him killed. All he has to do is design a secret hiding place for a Jewish man, a space so invisible that even the most determined German officer won't find it while World War II rages on. He sorely needs the money, and outwitting the Nazis who have occupied his beloved city is a challenge he can't resist. Soon Lucien is hiding more souls and saving lives. But when one of his hideouts fails horribly, and the problem of where to conceal a Jew becomes much more personal, and he can no longer ignore what's at stake. Book clubs will pore over the questions Charles Belfoure raises about justice, resistance, and just how far we'll go to make things right. Also by Charles Belfoure: The Fallen Architect House of Thieves
Safely ensconced in the Dwarven Kingdom, Tyr and Meredith start a new life away from the horrors they left behind in the Holy Empire. But as the seasons pass, war drums begin beating. In the far northern and southern ends of the Dwarven Kingdom, guard towers are being sacked. In the ruins left behind there is little evidence of who, or what, caused the destruction. With few leads to follow, the Dwarven King calls in his advisors. Devising a trap for the perpetrators, the King and his generals decide they need an ace or two up their sleeves. Tyr and Meredith find themselves made a part of their plans, their magical skills used as added insurance of success. Unable to say no, Tyr and Meredith are dragged into a new and larger conflict. Thus begins the second book of the Memoirs of a Battle Mage series. What begins as a trap grows into another epic adventure bringing Tyr and Meredith into new lands and encountering new friends as well as cunning enemies. Our heroes find that the wider world is no safer than their old lives in the Holy Empire; and that in helping out their benefactors, they will be garnering the attention of a wider and more dangerous world.
Students learn about Pulitzer Prize-winning musician and hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar and study the rhetoric of his work. Students will read, listen to, and view supporting clips while learning the necessary elements to analyze the text. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of th...
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Sale! Was $225.00, now $199.99: Roycroft Glazed Porcelain Covered Sugar by Buffalo China, East Aurora, New York Bring home a piece of history that is sure to grace your family’s table for generations to come! This creamer is in the arts and crafts colors that will add movement to your home decor: hunter green, rust brown and off-white ceramic. Measurements (all are approximate): @ 4 1/2" width, @ 3" high with lid The Roycroft orb and cross symbol is featured (double R) from the Roycrofters At Large. 1976 saw the implementation of a mark that resembles the originals but is completely new consists of two R's back to back in a circle. This mark is owned and licensed by Roycrofters At Large - an organization dedicated to the continuation and promotion of original Arts and Crafts ideals and the preservation of the original Roycroft site in East Aurora. The two R's stand for Roycroft Renaissance, which is a licensed trade name belonging to Roycrofters At Large. The creamer has the black buffalo hallmark and '909B'. Buffalo Pottery produced tableware for the Roycroft Inn, which opened in 1905 and re-opened in the 1990's. Buffalo pottery is the original manufacturer of the Roycroft line. Subsequently, Niagara, Oneida and Syracuse produced these as well after the initial Buffalo production. Sugar and lid is in pristine condition - like new! Please see photos. Will ship with care and with insurance. Beginning history of Buffalo China: Buffalo Pottery’s history began in 1903 when the Larkin Soap Company of Buffalo, New York began making pottery and china to offer customers as premiums when they purchased soap products by mail order or through select retail outlets. The story began before the pottery was produced, however. While the soap being sold was the focus of John Durrant Larkin, his brother-in-law Elbert Hubbard, who was a salesman with the company, spearheaded the marketing plan that ultimately resulted in the now-famous pottery by devising a gift-with-purchase concept. Silk handkerchiefs, silver, and imported china were given away for years before Buffalo Pottery was conceived. About 1890, Hubbard introduced what he called the Club Plan - a system of selling soap products to groups, usually women's clubs. Again the products were bought at retail prices, but premium merchandise was offered, and generous credit terms were extended to such groups. This new marketing idea was so successful that Hubbard was able to retire from the firm, on January 7, 1893. By that time, Hubbard had moved on and was nurturing his Roycroft community. After a trip abroad, where Hubbard fell under the spell of William Morris, the English exponent of the art-and-crafts movement, he set up a colony of craftsmen called the Roycrofters in his home in suburban East Aurora, and devoted the rest of his life (which ended on the Lusitania in 1915) to publicizing the doctrines of Morris. Hubbard had an immense influence on popular taste in this country at the turn of the century. It is partly due to his activities that today's vocational and adult schools throughout the country teach weaving, caning, ceramics, and other crafts. And to the student of ceramics, it is not mere coincidence that the pottery founded by the Larkin company manufactured "art" pottery, nor is the fact that the general manager of the pottery lived in East Aurora without significance.
Life's journey is complex and diverse. War is being continually waged on various fronts in different shapes and forms. First, there is a war against oneself - call it an inner drive or a journey hidden in the depths of one's own heart. And then there is the outer war in the visible world. The Jihadi unfolds as a chance meeting with an American professor in Jakarta lands a Bangladeshi youth in his dreamland: America. By the time the youth fi nishes his studies, he has formed a bond with the professor, his American host family and several others. But it is now time to leave the US and return to the East, where his perceptive mind begins to think deeply about human experience and the world around him. The Jihadi is a portrayal of a man's inner and outer worlds that takes the reader into powerfully real situations of the author's devising. The events that unfold along the young man's journey are something one has imagined, met or, at least, seen in passing; but this story brings the reality home. The author gives himself the space to develop the theme and fi nally confronts his own deep-seated, dark shadow. He traces life's passage from its root through the gruesome ordeals contributing to its violent nature and at the same time making him realise that all along he has been living in a world dominated by his long past. He concludes that an embryo in its mother's womb is not the beginning of a new life--it is the new beginning of an ancient life.
Roycroft Buffalo China Mug Square Handle green trim with rust accent approximately 3 3/4" high and @3" diameter opening. Overall width with handle is @ 4 3/4 inches. Condition is used but in excellent condition. These mugs are in the arts and crafts colors that will add movement to your home decor: hunter green, rust brown and off-white ceramic. Pattern is crisp and distinct and they appear to have been rarely used. Remaining mug is not trademarked with the familiar buffalo mark. Buffalo Pottery produced tableware for the Roycroft Inn, which opened in 1905. Buffalo pottery is the original manufacturer of the Roycroft line. Subsequently, Niagara, Oneida and Syracuse produced these as well after the initial Buffalo production. Beginning history of Buffalo China: Buffalo Pottery’s history began in 1903 when the Larkin Soap Company of Buffalo, New York began making pottery and china to offer customers as premiums when they purchased soap products by mail order or through select retail outlets. The story began before the pottery was produced, however. While the soap being sold was the focus of John Durrant Larkin, his brother-in-law Elbert Hubbard, who was a salesman with the company, spearheaded the marketing plan that ultimately resulted in the now-famous pottery by devising a gift-with-purchase concept. Silk handkerchiefs, silver, and imported china were given away for years before Buffalo Pottery was conceived. About 1890, Hubbard introduced what he called the Club Plan - a system of selling soap products to groups, usually women's clubs. Again the products were bought at retail prices, but premium merchandise was offered, and generous credit terms were extended to such groups. This new marketing idea was so successful that Hubbard was able to retire from the firm, on January 7, 1893. By that time, Hubbard had moved on and was nurturing his Roycroft community. After a trip abroad, where Hubbard fell under the spell of William Morris, the English exponent of the art-and-crafts movement, he set up a colony of craftsmen called the Roycrofters in his home in suburban East Aurora, and devoted the rest of his life (which ended on the Lusitania in 1915) to publicizing the doctrines of Morris. Hubbard had an immense influence on popular taste in this country at the turn of the century. It is partly due to his activities that today's vocational and adult schools throughout the country teach weaving, caning, ceramics, and other crafts. And to the student of ceramics, it is not mere coincidence that the pottery founded by the Larkin company manufactured "art" pottery, nor is the fact that the general manager of the pottery lived in East Aurora without significance.
Sale! Was $75.00, now $59.99: Roycroft Buffalo China Mug Square Handle green trim with rust accent, measuring approximately 3.5" high and 3" diameter opening. Condition is used but in excellent condition. Appears to have seen little to no use. The Roycroft orb and cross symbol is featured (double R) from Roycrofters At Large. 1976 saw the implementation of a mark that resembles the originals but is completely new consists of two R's back to back in a circle. This mark is owned and licensed by Roycrofters At Large - an organization dedicated to the continuation and promotion of original Arts and Crafts ideals and the preservation of the original Roycroft site in East Aurora. The two R's stand for Roycroft Renaissance, which is a licensed trade name belonging to Roycrofters At Large. Buffalo Pottery produced tableware for the Roycroft Inn, which opened in 1905. Buffalo pottery is the original manufacturer of the Roycroft line. Subsequently, Niagara, Oneida and Syracuse produced these as well after the initial Buffalo production. Photographed in indoor and outdoor lighting. Will pack with care and combine shipping for multiple items. *Placemats not included in this listing. Beginning history of Buffalo China: Buffalo Pottery’s history began in 1903 when the Larkin Soap Company of Buffalo, New York began making pottery and china to offer customers as premiums when they purchased soap products by mail order or through select retail outlets. The story began before the pottery was produced, however. While the soap being sold was the focus of John Durrant Larkin, his brother-in-law Elbert Hubbard, who was a salesman with the company, spearheaded the marketing plan that ultimately resulted in the now-famous pottery by devising a gift-with-purchase concept. Silk handkerchiefs, silver, and imported china were given away for years before Buffalo Pottery was conceived. About 1890, Hubbard introduced what he called the Club Plan - a system of selling soap products to groups, usually women's clubs. Again the products were bought at retail prices, but premium merchandise was offered, and generous credit terms were extended to such groups. This new marketing idea was so successful that Hubbard was able to retire from the firm, on January 7, 1893. By that time, Hubbard had moved on and was nurturing his Roycroft community. After a trip abroad, where Hubbard fell under the spell of William Morris, the English exponent of the art-and-crafts movement, he set up a colony of craftsmen called the Roycrofters in his home in suburban East Aurora, and devoted the rest of his life (which ended on the Lusitania in 1915) to publicizing the doctrines of Morris. Hubbard had an immense influence on popular taste in this country at the turn of the century. It is partly due to his activities that today's vocational and adult schools throughout the country teach weaving, caning, ceramics, and other crafts. And to the student of ceramics, it is not mere coincidence that the pottery founded by the Larkin company manufactured "art" pottery, nor is the fact that the general manager of the pottery lived in East Aurora without significance.
