Author: Anne Richardson Roiphe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671207045
Category : Fantasy
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Story of a pregnant New York housewife who offsets her unfulfilling days by fantasizing about adventures in darkest Africa and revolutionary forays with Fidal Castro.
Up the Sandbox!
Author: Anne Richardson Roiphe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671207045
Category : Fantasy
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Story of a pregnant New York housewife who offsets her unfulfilling days by fantasizing about adventures in darkest Africa and revolutionary forays with Fidal Castro.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671207045
Category : Fantasy
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Story of a pregnant New York housewife who offsets her unfulfilling days by fantasizing about adventures in darkest Africa and revolutionary forays with Fidal Castro.
The Sandbox
Author: Don Rowe
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781404806658
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
When Mrs. Smith asks Tim and Johnny to let Kylie join the game they are playing, they do not want to include her.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781404806658
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
When Mrs. Smith asks Tim and Johnny to let Kylie join the game they are playing, they do not want to include her.
The Sandbox Revolution
Author: Lydia Wylie-Kellermann
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506466451
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
It is a complex time to be a parent. Our climate is in crisis, and economic inequality is deepening. Racialized violence is spreading, and school shootings are escalating. How do we, as parents, cultivate in our children a love of the earth, a cry for justice, and a commitment to nonviolence? Where do we place our bodies so we teach our kids that resistance is crucial and change is possible? What practices do we hold as a family to encourage them to work with their hands, honor their hearts, and nurture their spirits? The Sandbox Revolution calls upon our collective wisdom to wrestle with the questions, navigate the challenges, offer concrete practices, and remind parents of the sacredness of the work. Written by parents who are also writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers a diversity of voices and experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and earth care.
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506466451
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
It is a complex time to be a parent. Our climate is in crisis, and economic inequality is deepening. Racialized violence is spreading, and school shootings are escalating. How do we, as parents, cultivate in our children a love of the earth, a cry for justice, and a commitment to nonviolence? Where do we place our bodies so we teach our kids that resistance is crucial and change is possible? What practices do we hold as a family to encourage them to work with their hands, honor their hearts, and nurture their spirits? The Sandbox Revolution calls upon our collective wisdom to wrestle with the questions, navigate the challenges, offer concrete practices, and remind parents of the sacredness of the work. Written by parents who are also writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers a diversity of voices and experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and earth care.
Locust in the Sandbox
Author: Cynthia Gray
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1977250157
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
On Sunday morning, September 15, 1963, Josie Bee Johnson is on her way to visit Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Before she arrives, however, “locusts” attack. A bomb placed by the Klan is detonated in the church basement, killing four young girls. It is a life-changing tragedy that will grab the attention of the entire nation. In the meantime, Josie’s heart breaks. She is overwhelmed by dark distrust and anger. She questions her family, her church, her faith, her God.
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1977250157
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
On Sunday morning, September 15, 1963, Josie Bee Johnson is on her way to visit Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Before she arrives, however, “locusts” attack. A bomb placed by the Klan is detonated in the church basement, killing four young girls. It is a life-changing tragedy that will grab the attention of the entire nation. In the meantime, Josie’s heart breaks. She is overwhelmed by dark distrust and anger. She questions her family, her church, her faith, her God.
Lessons from the Sandbox
Author: Alan S. Gregerman
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780809224388
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
From the author: "Lessons" is a book about the magic of childhood, the potential of adulthood, jumping in puddles, and prospering in tomorrow's economy. To succeed in the world of business today and in the future, companies, their leaders, and all of their employees must learn to innovate and grow at the speed of life. So why not take a few lessons from the world's leading authorities on innovation and growth...small children?
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780809224388
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
From the author: "Lessons" is a book about the magic of childhood, the potential of adulthood, jumping in puddles, and prospering in tomorrow's economy. To succeed in the world of business today and in the future, companies, their leaders, and all of their employees must learn to innovate and grow at the speed of life. So why not take a few lessons from the world's leading authorities on innovation and growth...small children?
A Semester in the Sandbox
Author: Adam Davidson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476625735
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Dozens of books about the Iraq War have been written by politicians, generals, snipers and Special Forces operatives. This war journal of an enlisted U.S. Marine provides an un-glamorized narrative of a common reservist's deployment to Iraq, from notification of mobilization to final trip home. The visceral experiences of combat are all described in candid detail, along with hazards of homesickness, boredom and loss. In light of the rise of the Islamic State in the area described in the book, the author's story presents a timely account of the challenges of restoring peace in this restive area.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476625735
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Dozens of books about the Iraq War have been written by politicians, generals, snipers and Special Forces operatives. This war journal of an enlisted U.S. Marine provides an un-glamorized narrative of a common reservist's deployment to Iraq, from notification of mobilization to final trip home. The visceral experiences of combat are all described in candid detail, along with hazards of homesickness, boredom and loss. In light of the rise of the Islamic State in the area described in the book, the author's story presents a timely account of the challenges of restoring peace in this restive area.
The Barbara Streisand Scrapbook
Author: Allison J. Waldman
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806522180
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
A biographical tribute to Barbra Streisand, her fame, stardom, and personal life with photographs and illustrations.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806522180
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
A biographical tribute to Barbra Streisand, her fame, stardom, and personal life with photographs and illustrations.
The Castle and the Sandbox
Author: Kosta Peric
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907720703
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
In four wildly successful years as leader and co founder of the Innotribe, the initiative that's put innovation at the centre of global finance, Kosta Peric has learned what it takes to create a culture of collaboration and change, and now in his long awaited book he shares his knowledge and hard earned lessons. With examples from healthcare, music, Hollywood, mobile commerce and finance, Kosta dispells the myths of innovation and offers the tools, techniques and life lessons needed for a culture of open innovation. Here's your chance to find out: What's an intrapreneur? And where can I find one (or ten)? How can I create a business case for innovation? How can I start a fire outside of my organisation (not an actual fire, obviously) Why are the boundaries between my company and the outside world arbitrary?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781907720703
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
In four wildly successful years as leader and co founder of the Innotribe, the initiative that's put innovation at the centre of global finance, Kosta Peric has learned what it takes to create a culture of collaboration and change, and now in his long awaited book he shares his knowledge and hard earned lessons. With examples from healthcare, music, Hollywood, mobile commerce and finance, Kosta dispells the myths of innovation and offers the tools, techniques and life lessons needed for a culture of open innovation. Here's your chance to find out: What's an intrapreneur? And where can I find one (or ten)? How can I create a business case for innovation? How can I start a fire outside of my organisation (not an actual fire, obviously) Why are the boundaries between my company and the outside world arbitrary?
The Sandbox
Author: Edward Albee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In Such Good Company
Author: Carol Burnett
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 1101904666
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
In this New York Times bestseller, comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. In In Such Good Company, Carol Burnett pulls back the curtain on the twenty-five-time Emmy-Award winning show that made television history, and she reminisces about the outrageously funny and tender moments that made working on the series as much fun as watching it. Carol delves into little-known stories of the guests, sketches and improvisations that made The Carol Burnett Show legendary, as well as some favorite tales too good not to relive again. While writing this book, Carol rewatched all 276 episodes and screen-grabbed her favorite video stills from the archives to illustrate the chemistry of the actors and the improvisational magic that made the show so successful. Putting the spotlight on everyone from her costars to the impressive list of guest stars, Carol crafts a lively portrait of the talent and creativity that went into every episode. With characteristic wit and incomparable comic timing, she details hiring Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway; shares anecdotes about guest stars and close friends, including Lucille Ball, Roddy Mcdowell, Jim Nabors, Bernadette Peters, Betty Grable, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Gloria Swanson, Rita Hayworth, and Betty White; and gives her take on her favorite sketches and the unpredictable moments that took both the cast and viewers by surprise. This book is Carol's love letter to a golden era in television history through the lens of her brilliant show. Get the best seat in the house for "eleven years of laughter, mayhem, and fun in the sandbox."
Publisher: Crown Archetype
ISBN: 1101904666
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
In this New York Times bestseller, comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. In In Such Good Company, Carol Burnett pulls back the curtain on the twenty-five-time Emmy-Award winning show that made television history, and she reminisces about the outrageously funny and tender moments that made working on the series as much fun as watching it. Carol delves into little-known stories of the guests, sketches and improvisations that made The Carol Burnett Show legendary, as well as some favorite tales too good not to relive again. While writing this book, Carol rewatched all 276 episodes and screen-grabbed her favorite video stills from the archives to illustrate the chemistry of the actors and the improvisational magic that made the show so successful. Putting the spotlight on everyone from her costars to the impressive list of guest stars, Carol crafts a lively portrait of the talent and creativity that went into every episode. With characteristic wit and incomparable comic timing, she details hiring Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway; shares anecdotes about guest stars and close friends, including Lucille Ball, Roddy Mcdowell, Jim Nabors, Bernadette Peters, Betty Grable, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Gloria Swanson, Rita Hayworth, and Betty White; and gives her take on her favorite sketches and the unpredictable moments that took both the cast and viewers by surprise. This book is Carol's love letter to a golden era in television history through the lens of her brilliant show. Get the best seat in the house for "eleven years of laughter, mayhem, and fun in the sandbox."