Author:
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 1617755125
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
One of Indie Rock's Best Poster Artists (Pitchfork) "Ryan has been making strange little creatures since the mid-’90s, most often for bands in the Chicago area looking to promote concerts with something splashier than a Xeroxed flyer. His work is unmistakable: Whether it’s a bunch of animals cozied up under the covers or a smashed-up satellite advertising a Hum reunion, there’s nothing else exactly like it (and nothing nearly as charming)." --The A.V. Club, staff pick "Whether his subjects are whales, bears, mastodons, astronauts, dinosaurs, or his dilapidated garage, they’re rendered in warm colors, bold lines, and an instantly recognizable, beguiling and cartoonish style. If you lack sufficient wall space for another dozen of Ryan’s posters, get this." --The Big Takeover "The third collection of Ryan’s screen-printed work, covering 2009–2015, includes more than 50 band posters (Andrew Bird, Sonic Youth, St. Vincent) plus several festival posters." -- Publishers Weekly “A new select collection of recent poster and commercial work of artist Jay Ryan - someone whose crazy skills really do put the GREAT in ‘greatest hits.’ It's rock poster art, alt-movie poster art and more.” --Atomic Books Comic Preview, Largehearted Boy "[The book] features Ryan’s colorful and distinctive artwork, most of which are concert posters, including those for shows by queer artists including Bob Mould and St. Vincent." -- Living Out LI "An exceptional guide to not just Jay Ryan's art, but to the process involved in making superior screenprints." --Donovan's Literary Services, a Prime Pick This third collection of Ryan's "greatest hits" features prints made between 2009 and 2015, including posters for bands such as Andrew Bird, Shellac, My Morning Jacket, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Hum, St. Vincent, and others, as well as posters featuring Lil BUB, Cards Against Humanity, various bicycle races, film screenings, and pictures of sloths, walruses, and other mammals in states of troubled sleep. With a foreword by master illustrator Aaron Horkey, this volume comprises two hundred screenprints with commentary and original drawings used in the screenprinting process.
No One Told Me Not to Do This: Selected Screenprints, 2009-2015
Author:
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 1617755125
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
One of Indie Rock's Best Poster Artists (Pitchfork) "Ryan has been making strange little creatures since the mid-’90s, most often for bands in the Chicago area looking to promote concerts with something splashier than a Xeroxed flyer. His work is unmistakable: Whether it’s a bunch of animals cozied up under the covers or a smashed-up satellite advertising a Hum reunion, there’s nothing else exactly like it (and nothing nearly as charming)." --The A.V. Club, staff pick "Whether his subjects are whales, bears, mastodons, astronauts, dinosaurs, or his dilapidated garage, they’re rendered in warm colors, bold lines, and an instantly recognizable, beguiling and cartoonish style. If you lack sufficient wall space for another dozen of Ryan’s posters, get this." --The Big Takeover "The third collection of Ryan’s screen-printed work, covering 2009–2015, includes more than 50 band posters (Andrew Bird, Sonic Youth, St. Vincent) plus several festival posters." -- Publishers Weekly “A new select collection of recent poster and commercial work of artist Jay Ryan - someone whose crazy skills really do put the GREAT in ‘greatest hits.’ It's rock poster art, alt-movie poster art and more.” --Atomic Books Comic Preview, Largehearted Boy "[The book] features Ryan’s colorful and distinctive artwork, most of which are concert posters, including those for shows by queer artists including Bob Mould and St. Vincent." -- Living Out LI "An exceptional guide to not just Jay Ryan's art, but to the process involved in making superior screenprints." --Donovan's Literary Services, a Prime Pick This third collection of Ryan's "greatest hits" features prints made between 2009 and 2015, including posters for bands such as Andrew Bird, Shellac, My Morning Jacket, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Hum, St. Vincent, and others, as well as posters featuring Lil BUB, Cards Against Humanity, various bicycle races, film screenings, and pictures of sloths, walruses, and other mammals in states of troubled sleep. With a foreword by master illustrator Aaron Horkey, this volume comprises two hundred screenprints with commentary and original drawings used in the screenprinting process.
Publisher: Akashic Books
ISBN: 1617755125
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
One of Indie Rock's Best Poster Artists (Pitchfork) "Ryan has been making strange little creatures since the mid-’90s, most often for bands in the Chicago area looking to promote concerts with something splashier than a Xeroxed flyer. His work is unmistakable: Whether it’s a bunch of animals cozied up under the covers or a smashed-up satellite advertising a Hum reunion, there’s nothing else exactly like it (and nothing nearly as charming)." --The A.V. Club, staff pick "Whether his subjects are whales, bears, mastodons, astronauts, dinosaurs, or his dilapidated garage, they’re rendered in warm colors, bold lines, and an instantly recognizable, beguiling and cartoonish style. If you lack sufficient wall space for another dozen of Ryan’s posters, get this." --The Big Takeover "The third collection of Ryan’s screen-printed work, covering 2009–2015, includes more than 50 band posters (Andrew Bird, Sonic Youth, St. Vincent) plus several festival posters." -- Publishers Weekly “A new select collection of recent poster and commercial work of artist Jay Ryan - someone whose crazy skills really do put the GREAT in ‘greatest hits.’ It's rock poster art, alt-movie poster art and more.” --Atomic Books Comic Preview, Largehearted Boy "[The book] features Ryan’s colorful and distinctive artwork, most of which are concert posters, including those for shows by queer artists including Bob Mould and St. Vincent." -- Living Out LI "An exceptional guide to not just Jay Ryan's art, but to the process involved in making superior screenprints." --Donovan's Literary Services, a Prime Pick This third collection of Ryan's "greatest hits" features prints made between 2009 and 2015, including posters for bands such as Andrew Bird, Shellac, My Morning Jacket, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Hum, St. Vincent, and others, as well as posters featuring Lil BUB, Cards Against Humanity, various bicycle races, film screenings, and pictures of sloths, walruses, and other mammals in states of troubled sleep. With a foreword by master illustrator Aaron Horkey, this volume comprises two hundred screenprints with commentary and original drawings used in the screenprinting process.
Why Did No One Tell Me This?
Author: Natalia Hailes
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762495677
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Full of honest advice and inclusive options, Why Did No One Tell Me This? is the funny, personality-filled, illustrated guide to pregnancy, birth, and beyond that modern parents have been waiting for. Pregnancy and childbirth are full of big questions -- what if my baby is enormous? Will my water break naturally? What even goes into a 'birth plan'? How on earth am I going to keep this child alive once it's here? And where do I turn for advice that will really work for me and my life? In Why Did No One Tell Me This? doulas and reproductive health experts Natalia Hailes and Ash Spivak answer these questions and more for today's wellness-focused, intersectional parents-to-be. Drawing on years of experience in their birth doula practice Brilliant Bodies, Natalia and Ash guide readers through the entire process, from the earliest stages of pregnancy to the jungle of postpartum feelings and responsibilities. Bite-sized pieces of advice are interspersed with vibrant illustrations by artist Louise Reimer to break down the doubts and fears that often surround childbirth, empowering readers to explore their own individual needs, know their rights, and find their voice both during and after pregnancy. By addressing common fears, incorporating regular tips for partners, and providing information on a wide array of birth and parents styles, this unique and inclusive guide is the perfect tool for a new generation of parents.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0762495677
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Full of honest advice and inclusive options, Why Did No One Tell Me This? is the funny, personality-filled, illustrated guide to pregnancy, birth, and beyond that modern parents have been waiting for. Pregnancy and childbirth are full of big questions -- what if my baby is enormous? Will my water break naturally? What even goes into a 'birth plan'? How on earth am I going to keep this child alive once it's here? And where do I turn for advice that will really work for me and my life? In Why Did No One Tell Me This? doulas and reproductive health experts Natalia Hailes and Ash Spivak answer these questions and more for today's wellness-focused, intersectional parents-to-be. Drawing on years of experience in their birth doula practice Brilliant Bodies, Natalia and Ash guide readers through the entire process, from the earliest stages of pregnancy to the jungle of postpartum feelings and responsibilities. Bite-sized pieces of advice are interspersed with vibrant illustrations by artist Louise Reimer to break down the doubts and fears that often surround childbirth, empowering readers to explore their own individual needs, know their rights, and find their voice both during and after pregnancy. By addressing common fears, incorporating regular tips for partners, and providing information on a wide array of birth and parents styles, this unique and inclusive guide is the perfect tool for a new generation of parents.
Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time: No One Told Me There Would Be Monsters! Volume 4
Author: KAYA
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718378246
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
It’s been one crazy thing after another ever since Sara was suddenly thrust into another world as a younger version of herself, but she’s continuing her journey with her friend Allen and her guardian, Nelly the Hunter. They’re headed for Nelly’s hometown, Hydrangea. If Sara wants to avoid any more trouble with the knights from the capital, her best bet is for Nelly’s family to become her guardians officially. Despite Nelly and Allen’s best attempts to lure her into the life of a Hunter, Sara’s started taking an interest in becoming an apothecary. In their travels, they stop at a town called Stock, which is having a major monster problem. In the chaos, they meet a man named Thedias, who turns out to be Nelly’s brother! Will Sara reach a crossroads in her life in her guardian’s hometown?
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718378246
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
It’s been one crazy thing after another ever since Sara was suddenly thrust into another world as a younger version of herself, but she’s continuing her journey with her friend Allen and her guardian, Nelly the Hunter. They’re headed for Nelly’s hometown, Hydrangea. If Sara wants to avoid any more trouble with the knights from the capital, her best bet is for Nelly’s family to become her guardians officially. Despite Nelly and Allen’s best attempts to lure her into the life of a Hunter, Sara’s started taking an interest in becoming an apothecary. In their travels, they stop at a town called Stock, which is having a major monster problem. In the chaos, they meet a man named Thedias, who turns out to be Nelly’s brother! Will Sara reach a crossroads in her life in her guardian’s hometown?
Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time: No One Told Me There Would Be Monsters! Volume 3
Author: KAYA
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 171837822X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
After suddenly being transported to another world in the body of a young girl, Sara gets taken in by a Hunter named Nelly. The two of them live a peaceful(?) life until the day Nelly vanishes, leaving Sara to fend for herself. Sara makes her way to the town of Rosa, where she meets her first friend and joins the Hunter’s Guild. Her search for Nelly continues all the while until, at long last, the pair is reunited! They’ve now returned to their life on the Dark Mountain, occasionally coming into town. It is on one such visit that Sara encounters a fellow Invited, a boy named Haruto—and their meeting will change the lives of everyone around them.
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 171837822X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
After suddenly being transported to another world in the body of a young girl, Sara gets taken in by a Hunter named Nelly. The two of them live a peaceful(?) life until the day Nelly vanishes, leaving Sara to fend for herself. Sara makes her way to the town of Rosa, where she meets her first friend and joins the Hunter’s Guild. Her search for Nelly continues all the while until, at long last, the pair is reunited! They’ve now returned to their life on the Dark Mountain, occasionally coming into town. It is on one such visit that Sara encounters a fellow Invited, a boy named Haruto—and their meeting will change the lives of everyone around them.
No One Told Me There Would Be Days Like This
Author: Gordon Farlie
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039117562
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
You’ve been hired for your first teaching position—congratulations! Now what? University has taught you the theory of education, and you probably have some practicum experience, but what about all the things you were not taught in university? The unending paperwork, the staffroom dynamics, the inevitable conflict with parents, and so many other aspects of teaching that can only be learned from experience or a wise and seasoned guide already in the field. This book is your go-to guide for: • Creating a system of organization • Managing paperwork • Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators • Developing your philosophy of teaching • Knowing when to change schools, seek career advancement, or end your career as a teacher With honesty and realism, the author, who has thirty years’ experience teaching high school, shares everything you need to know in your first years of teaching. Filled with practical advice, encouragement, and true stories of both the highs and lows in the profession, this book is like having a mentor by your side, and will help you experience the joy in teaching. You will never have to say, “no one told me there would be days like this.”
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039117562
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
You’ve been hired for your first teaching position—congratulations! Now what? University has taught you the theory of education, and you probably have some practicum experience, but what about all the things you were not taught in university? The unending paperwork, the staffroom dynamics, the inevitable conflict with parents, and so many other aspects of teaching that can only be learned from experience or a wise and seasoned guide already in the field. This book is your go-to guide for: • Creating a system of organization • Managing paperwork • Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators • Developing your philosophy of teaching • Knowing when to change schools, seek career advancement, or end your career as a teacher With honesty and realism, the author, who has thirty years’ experience teaching high school, shares everything you need to know in your first years of teaching. Filled with practical advice, encouragement, and true stories of both the highs and lows in the profession, this book is like having a mentor by your side, and will help you experience the joy in teaching. You will never have to say, “no one told me there would be days like this.”
No One Told Me Marriage Is A Ministry
Author: Francine Dent, Ph.D
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098030184
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Marriage, no one showed me, no one counseled me, no one told me, it would be like this. Why, why, why, did I have to learn the hard way that marriage is a ministry? One night after a huge fight I was done; my bags were packed and I was leaving. But God said, "No!" I asked God, "Why didn't someone tell me about marriage?" He said, "You didn't ask." As you read this book you will get a deeper understanding of the four phases of marriage and what it takes to minister to each other through each phase. About the Author Dr. Francine Dent is an anointed woman of God. She's dedicated to doing and abiding in the will of God as a woman, wife, mother, grandmother, counselor, teacher, pastor, and author. She is married to Pastor L. Alphonso Dent, a wonderful godly man of faith. Her ministry began in 1978, having served on a variety of auxiliaries until she was called to ministry in February 1986 and began teaching, preaching, and conducting women's retreats and workshops. Many have been blessed, healed, and delivered from New York to Georgia. Dr. Dent's greatest accomplishment, other than preaching, has been developing and implementing a four-year Biblical Counseling Training Program, CEO of Agape Christian Counseling and Crisis Center, and becoming an author. She attended Northern Virginia Community College, Prince George's Community College, Washington Bible College for her undergraduate studies, and Faith Christian University and Schools, where she completed her Master's and PhD in Philosophy in Christian Counseling. She is also a Licensed Professional Christian Therapist. Dr. Dent published her first book in 2011 entitled No More Chains Holding Me. Through her book, No More Chains Holding Me, she addresses how to break the chains of physically, emotionally, and verbally abused, and give hope to those who yet stayed and stayed thinking there will never be a way out. She explains how to get free, and be free in Christ, who has made us free. Her second book is Heart to Heart Meditations, which is comprised of daily devotions written by her deceased mother and her to not only inspire the readers but also allow them to reflect on what the message means through a series of questions.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098030184
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Marriage, no one showed me, no one counseled me, no one told me, it would be like this. Why, why, why, did I have to learn the hard way that marriage is a ministry? One night after a huge fight I was done; my bags were packed and I was leaving. But God said, "No!" I asked God, "Why didn't someone tell me about marriage?" He said, "You didn't ask." As you read this book you will get a deeper understanding of the four phases of marriage and what it takes to minister to each other through each phase. About the Author Dr. Francine Dent is an anointed woman of God. She's dedicated to doing and abiding in the will of God as a woman, wife, mother, grandmother, counselor, teacher, pastor, and author. She is married to Pastor L. Alphonso Dent, a wonderful godly man of faith. Her ministry began in 1978, having served on a variety of auxiliaries until she was called to ministry in February 1986 and began teaching, preaching, and conducting women's retreats and workshops. Many have been blessed, healed, and delivered from New York to Georgia. Dr. Dent's greatest accomplishment, other than preaching, has been developing and implementing a four-year Biblical Counseling Training Program, CEO of Agape Christian Counseling and Crisis Center, and becoming an author. She attended Northern Virginia Community College, Prince George's Community College, Washington Bible College for her undergraduate studies, and Faith Christian University and Schools, where she completed her Master's and PhD in Philosophy in Christian Counseling. She is also a Licensed Professional Christian Therapist. Dr. Dent published her first book in 2011 entitled No More Chains Holding Me. Through her book, No More Chains Holding Me, she addresses how to break the chains of physically, emotionally, and verbally abused, and give hope to those who yet stayed and stayed thinking there will never be a way out. She explains how to get free, and be free in Christ, who has made us free. Her second book is Heart to Heart Meditations, which is comprised of daily devotions written by her deceased mother and her to not only inspire the readers but also allow them to reflect on what the message means through a series of questions.
Dear God, No One Told Me
Author: Lori Tally
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465348239
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465348239
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
No One Tells You This
Author: Glynnis MacNicol
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1501163140
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Featured in multiple “must-read” lists, No One Tells You This is “sharp, intimate…A funny, frank, and fearless memoir…and a refreshing view of the possibilities—and pitfalls—personal freedom can offer modern women” (Kirkus Reviews). If the story doesn’t end with marriage or a child, what then? This question plagued Glynnis MacNicol on the eve of her fortieth birthday. Despite a successful career as a writer, and an exciting life in New York City, Glynnis was constantly reminded she had neither of the things the world expected of a woman her age: a partner or a baby. She knew she was supposed to feel bad about this. After all, single women and those without children are often seen as objects of pity or indulgent spoiled creatures who think only of themselves. Glynnis refused to be cast into either of those roles, and yet the question remained: What now? There was no good blueprint for how to be a woman alone in the world. It was time to create one. Over the course of her fortieth year, which this “beguiling” (The Washington Post) memoir chronicles, Glynnis embarks on a revealing journey of self-discovery that continually contradicts everything she’d been led to expect. Through the trials of family illness and turmoil, and the thrills of far-flung travel and adventures with men, young and old (and sometimes wearing cowboy hats), she wrestles with her biggest hopes and fears about love, death, sex, friendship, and loneliness. In doing so, she discovers that holding the power to determine her own fate requires a resilience and courage that no one talks about, and is more rewarding than anyone imagines. “Amid the raft of motherhood memoirs out this summer, it’s refreshing to read a book unapologetically dedicated to the fulfillment of single life” (Vogue). No One Tells You This is an “honest” (Huffington Post) reckoning with modern womanhood and “a perfect balance between edgy and poignant” (People)—an exhilarating journey that will resonate with anyone determined to live by their own rules.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1501163140
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Featured in multiple “must-read” lists, No One Tells You This is “sharp, intimate…A funny, frank, and fearless memoir…and a refreshing view of the possibilities—and pitfalls—personal freedom can offer modern women” (Kirkus Reviews). If the story doesn’t end with marriage or a child, what then? This question plagued Glynnis MacNicol on the eve of her fortieth birthday. Despite a successful career as a writer, and an exciting life in New York City, Glynnis was constantly reminded she had neither of the things the world expected of a woman her age: a partner or a baby. She knew she was supposed to feel bad about this. After all, single women and those without children are often seen as objects of pity or indulgent spoiled creatures who think only of themselves. Glynnis refused to be cast into either of those roles, and yet the question remained: What now? There was no good blueprint for how to be a woman alone in the world. It was time to create one. Over the course of her fortieth year, which this “beguiling” (The Washington Post) memoir chronicles, Glynnis embarks on a revealing journey of self-discovery that continually contradicts everything she’d been led to expect. Through the trials of family illness and turmoil, and the thrills of far-flung travel and adventures with men, young and old (and sometimes wearing cowboy hats), she wrestles with her biggest hopes and fears about love, death, sex, friendship, and loneliness. In doing so, she discovers that holding the power to determine her own fate requires a resilience and courage that no one talks about, and is more rewarding than anyone imagines. “Amid the raft of motherhood memoirs out this summer, it’s refreshing to read a book unapologetically dedicated to the fulfillment of single life” (Vogue). No One Tells You This is an “honest” (Huffington Post) reckoning with modern womanhood and “a perfect balance between edgy and poignant” (People)—an exhilarating journey that will resonate with anyone determined to live by their own rules.
Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time: No One Told Me There Would Be Monsters! Volume 2
Author: KAYA
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718378203
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
One night, Sara dreamed of a goddess—or something like it—who granted her a new life. She awoke in the body of a child and was greeted with wyverns, wolves, and all other sorts of monsters the very moment she opens her eyes. Thankfully, a Hunter named Nelly came to her rescue, and they’ve been enjoying fun-filled and peaceful life together ever since... Or rather, they were until the day Nelly went into town and didn’t come back. Sara resolves to leave home and look for Nelly in the town of Rosa, where she makes a friend, joins the Hunter’s Guild, and waits for Nelly to return. All is going well until the arrival of a group of knights throws her new life into a new turmoil! Will Sara and Nelly finally be reunited?
Publisher: J-Novel Club
ISBN: 1718378203
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
One night, Sara dreamed of a goddess—or something like it—who granted her a new life. She awoke in the body of a child and was greeted with wyverns, wolves, and all other sorts of monsters the very moment she opens her eyes. Thankfully, a Hunter named Nelly came to her rescue, and they’ve been enjoying fun-filled and peaceful life together ever since... Or rather, they were until the day Nelly went into town and didn’t come back. Sara resolves to leave home and look for Nelly in the town of Rosa, where she makes a friend, joins the Hunter’s Guild, and waits for Nelly to return. All is going well until the arrival of a group of knights throws her new life into a new turmoil! Will Sara and Nelly finally be reunited?
No One Told Me I Couldn't
Author: Dave Clampitt
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359324711
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Welcome to "No one told me I couldn't." This is a collection of short, fictional stories about ordinary people with exceptional natural abilities. This book contains 10 stories that I call "believable science fiction." Each story is unique by itself and I hope you will find them entertaining. The first story is called "A Blue Feather Fell From the Clouds." It tells the story of intrigue between several teen athletes and a special blue jay. The rest of the book is filled with mystery and suspense in stories about Sea Turtles and an electrifying rattlesnake. Meet a cold, vicious crystal-alien escapee. There is something for everyone this time around . When I began writing this book, I decided to write about the nature of people and how easy it is to make a difference. Sometimes that difference changes a person for better or worse. If you enjoy wholesome entertainment, curl up on the couch and begin reading.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359324711
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Welcome to "No one told me I couldn't." This is a collection of short, fictional stories about ordinary people with exceptional natural abilities. This book contains 10 stories that I call "believable science fiction." Each story is unique by itself and I hope you will find them entertaining. The first story is called "A Blue Feather Fell From the Clouds." It tells the story of intrigue between several teen athletes and a special blue jay. The rest of the book is filled with mystery and suspense in stories about Sea Turtles and an electrifying rattlesnake. Meet a cold, vicious crystal-alien escapee. There is something for everyone this time around . When I began writing this book, I decided to write about the nature of people and how easy it is to make a difference. Sometimes that difference changes a person for better or worse. If you enjoy wholesome entertainment, curl up on the couch and begin reading.