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So Strong
(Hardcover)
Alexander P.M. van den Bosch
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R682
Discovery Miles 6 820
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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The play opens in a modern-day art museum, where three individuals
yearn to experience firsthand the wonder and glory of Rembrandt's
work. When a museum guard decides to touch a famous Rembrandt
painting, a remarkable journey across the ages ensues. Spanning
centuries of human experience, The Rembrandt movingly explores the
power of creative expression and the sacrifices we make in the
pursuit of love and beauty.
When their eighty-five-year-old father dies, sparring siblings
Maggie and Jake must face a question: How to break the bad news to
their sister Amy, who has Down syndrome and has lived in a state
home for years? Along the way, the pair find out just how much they
don't know about their family and each other. It seems only Amy
knows who she really is.
Long after returning from Neverland, Wendy decides that she must
find Peter in order to reclaim her kiss and move on with her life.
Along the way, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and
learns she is not alone. A coming-of-age exploration of first love
and lasting loss, Lost Girl continues the story of J.M. Barrie's
beloved character - the girl who had to grow up.
This collection of seven short plays explores the many facets and
platforms of social media. From Instagram to Facebook, and even a
#throwback to the days when MySpace was cool, Anti-Social pokes fun
at the "social" in social media.
In Middle Class, Too we find students making the transition from
childhood as they navigate that uncertain passage into becoming
adults. Through these scenes and monologues we hear their voices,
feel their emotions, and observe their interactions. We also see
that young people of pre-teen and early teen years are incredibly
resilient. Over the course of the school year the students at this
middle school will add one more year of growth to their lives not
just academically, but emotionally and socially as well.
When their eighty-five-year-old father dies, sparring siblings
Maggie and Jake must face a question: How to break the bad news to
their brother Andy, who has Down syndrome and has lived in a state
home for years? Along the way, the pair find out just how much they
don't know about their family and each other. It seems only Andy
knows who he really is.
"Bondage Bungalow Fantasies" offers a fascinating follow-up to
"Dominatrix on Trial," the memoirs of Terri Jean Bedford, Canada's
most famous dominatrix.
For five years, Terri-Jean operated two elite role-playing
facilities catering to men-the Bondage Bungalow and the Bondage
Hotel. Now she shares more than one hundred letters from men who
bare their souls and secret desires. In fascinating detail, their
letters reveal how these men desire the chance to worship women.
They want to be enslaved and tortured by powerful women. The
letters range from bizarre to moving.
Through an inside, "day-in-the-life" glimpse into two particular
days, she explains what her clients experienced and how she trained
her dedicated staff. She also shares some of the most interesting
questions submitted to her popular blog-and her candid answers.
Terri-Jean then takes us into her inner world as both a bold,
groundbreaking entrepreneur and a dominatrix. She tells it all,
including how she got her devoted clients to open up to her with
detailed outlines of their deepest fantasies. Complete with photos,
Bondage Bungalow Fantasies is a revealing look into what her
clients were begging to endure to make these dark, beautiful,
sensual dreams come true.
Join Terri-Jean in her private world and see how she made her
dreams-and theirs-come true.
Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his
very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they
purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and
Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon
spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and
entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out
smelling like a rose.
YOU may not dare to admit it, but you probably have a weird and
wonderful fascination for the Eurovision Song Contest. Well, it is
now high time to come out, be proud and truly celebrate the United
Kingdom's golden jubilee association with this annual musical
phenomenon. And, at the same time, join in a little contemplation -
where does the UK in Eurovision go from here? Flying The Flag
affectionately captures the essence of a song fest which exudes a
rare and not easily-defined appeal. The book is a light-touch
examination of the UK's 50-year participation and spotlights the
nation's successes and failures and also the countries that have
lined up against us. It includes interviews with some of the major
UK Eurovision acts over the years, features the contest likes and
dislikes from fans near and far and debates the 21st century
challenges facing this great institution with the offices of the
European Broadcasting Union and the British Broadcasting
Corporation. It's time to Fly The Flag for the good old Royaume-Uni
Will Martin just started a group called Wimpy Club as he thinks
wimpy is the new cool. It's about new life, new friends, lots of
adventures, and lots of stuff that you haven't expected.
Send your messages with style with Mini Office Messenger Pigeon!
Kit includes everything you need to send a note with your own
reliable avian. Specifications: 3" vinyl messenger pigeon figurine
with a slot for notesIllustrated mini book: Includes 48-page mini
book all about the messenger pigeon, along with 50 perforated
pre-printed and blank message slips Great gift: A fun desk
accessory gift for friends, family, and co-workers
After 9/11, the world felt the "shock and awe" of the War on
Terror. But that war also exploded inside novels, films, comics,
and gaming. Danel Olson investigates why the paranormal, ghostly,
and conspiratorial entered such media between 2002-2022, and how
this Gothic presence connects to the most recent theories on PTSD.
Set in New York/Gotham, Afghanistan, Iraq, and CIA black sites, the
traumatic and weird works interrogated here ask how killing affects
the killers. The protagonists probed are artillery, infantry, and
armored-cavalry soldiers; military intelligence; the Air Force;
counter-terrorism officers of the NYPD, NCIS, FBI, and CIA; and
even the ultimate crime-fighting vigilante, Batman.
Ann Sothern was often quoted as saying she had played every venue
in show business except fairs. For over 60 years, she has
captivated audiences from the stage, on radio and television, in
film, and as a recording artist. This book is the first full-length
examination of Miss Sothern's life and career. In addition to
individual chapters on each facet of her life, the book features an
extensive annotated bibliography of articles by and about Miss
Sothern. The book includes a filmography and discography, as well
as comprehensive lists of Miss Sothern's stage, radio, and
television appearances. Schultz has done a magnificent job of
documenting Ann Sothern's career. Classic Images Ann Sothern was
often quoted as saying she had played every venue in show business
except fairs. Ann Sothern: A Bio-Bibliography is proof that her
statement was not far from wrong. For over 60 years, she has
captivated audiences from the stage, on radio and television, in
film, and as a recording artist. This book is the first full-length
examination of Miss Sothern's life and career. In addition to
individual chapters on each facet of her life, the book features an
extensive annotated bibliography of articles by and about Miss
Sothern. The book includes a filmography and discography, as well
as comprehensive lists of Miss Sothern's stage, radio, and
television appearances. Ann Sothern: A Bio-Bibliography is the
first full-length examination of Miss Sothern's life and career. In
addition to individual chapters on each facet of her career, the
book features an extensive annotated bibliography of articles by
and about Miss Sothern. The book includes a filmography and
discography, as well as comprehensive lists of Miss Sothern's
stage, radio, and television appearances. It is the first source to
include a complete episode guide for Miss Sothern's television
series, Private Secretary, The Ann Sothern Show, The Lucy Show, and
My Mother the Car. An appendix lists products which were endorsed
by Miss Sothern or which used her likeness in promotion. The book
utilizes sixteen photographs, including four from Miss Sothern's
personal collection, which she donated to the Ketchum Community
Library in Ketchum, Idaho. A great library reference source, this
book will be of interest to film scholars and fans of Miss Sothern.
This wonderful collection of true-life tales reflects the joys,
sorrows and wit of the generous and hearty residents of the
no-so-sleepy historic village of Cumberland Furnace situated in the
hills and hollows of rural Tennessee. They "register Democrat, vote
Republican" and practice common sense ignoring the government to
the best of their abilities.
Written by leaders in a wide range of creative fields and from all
corners of the Asian region, this collection of essays presents
arts and education programs which reflect traditional and
contemporary practices. The volume brings together researchers,
practitioners, educators, children and young people with shared
interests in the arts and activities that cross disciplinary
divisions and aims to encourage the use of the arts in developing
international understanding, celebrating cultural diversity,
building cultural bridges and creating cross-cultural dialogue
throughout the Asian region. This book arose out of the need to
promote not only arts and educational practices; but also the
research and evaluations being achieved in the field. Writing about
their own practical experiences, the authors explore linkages
between creativity and discipline; social organisation and
individual expression and how inventiveness and economic
productivity are inextricably linked.
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Mirjana
(Hardcover)
Mirjana Nikolovski
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R740
Discovery Miles 7 400
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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The photos and writings of Mirjana Nikolovski. This book is about
her life. Her life as a student at Michigan State University with
best friend Angela- Her life as a partyer at her good friend
Patricks party- Her times as an observer at The Mitten Movie
Project Film Company.
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