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River of January
"He ached to fly, She trained tirelessly for the stage. Part One of River of January examines the dizzying development of the twentieth century through the lives of Virginia farm boy, Montogmery "Chum" Chumbley in his quest to fly, and Helen Thompson, a glittering New York dancer who aspired to fame."
Air Babies
Twin baby airplanes, Speedy and Happy-Wings, learn how to take off and soar in this adventure tale commemorating the achievements of the first Aeronauts. Brother and sister encounter heavy winds, lightning, and other perils before returning safely home under the tutelage of Jennie Gyro. Other memorable characters -include Patsie Parachute and Gary Glider. The story of the Air Babies' first flight will captivate children of all ages. Originally published in 1936, this is a charming introduction to flight from an accomplished aviatrix, writer, and illustrator.
Arcanum Bestiarum
Written in the tradition of the medieval bestiaries, Robert Fitzgerald's 'Arcanum Bestiarum' re-imagines the spiritual, magical and atavistic powers of the animal world. Written for the modern reader, the 272-page volume examines the occult virtues of fifty animals, including magical correspondences and tutelary powers. The text is graced with fifty-five original woodcut illustrations by celebrated artist Liv Rainey-Smith, prepared especially for this title in close collaboration with the author. Completing the design elements is an original typeface created for the work by calligrapher Gail Coppock.
Lost Wonderland
If you take Boston's Blue Line to its northern end, you'll reach the Wonderland stop. Few realize that a twenty-three-acre amusement park once sat nearby—the largest in New England, and grander than any of the Coney Island parks that inspired it. Opened in Revere on Memorial Day in 1906 to great fanfare, Wonderland offered hundreds of thousands of visitors recreation by the sea, just a short distance from downtown Boston. The story of the park's creation and wild, but brief, success is full of larger-than-life characters who hoped to thrill attendees and rake in profits. Stephen R. Wilk describes the planning and history of the park, which featured early roller coasters, a scenic railway, a central lagoon in which a Shoot-the-Chutes boat plunged, an aerial swing, a funhouse, and more. Performances ran throughout the day, including a daring Fires and Flames show; a Wild West show; a children's theater; and numerous circus acts. While nothing remains of what was once called "Boston's Regal Home of Pleasure" and the park would close in 1910, this book resurrects Wonderland by transporting readers through its magical gates.
Preparing the Next Generation of Oral Historians
Preparing the Next Generation of Oral Historians is an invaluable resource to educators seeking to bring history alive for students at all levels. Filled with insightful reflections on teaching oral history, it offers practical suggestions for educators seeking to create curricula, engage students, gather community support, and meet educational standards. By the close of the book, readers will be able to successfully incorporate oral history projects in their own classrooms.
The School of Christ: Learning Character from Jesus
Do you want to move from knowing facts about Jesus to being like Jesus?Do you want to be bold, compassionate, honest, and forgiving?Are you fascinated with Jesus but find his character unlike yours? "Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me"(Matt 11:29).Jesus calls people to him not merely so they can know more about him. He wants to transform us by taking us on as his students. He wants us to become more like him. This amazing process of life-change is available to everyone! "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest"(Matt 11:28).The School of Christ is a guide to the teachings of Jesus that will remake our character. We stand alongside his disciples as he challenges them to face their fears, abandon their ambitions, and learn to love. Gradually his teaching and example change them into men of remarkable character and faith. Jesus will teach us his character if we are willing to listen and follow.
Young Miles
IT ISN'T EASY, BEINGVOR... Being a Vor lord on the war-torn planetBarrayar wasn't easy. Being an officer in Barrayar's military wasn't easy. Andbeing the leader of a force of spaceborne mercenaries w
How Not to Be a Dick
On the one hand, nobody wants to be a dick. On the other hand, dicks are everywhere! They cut in line, talk behind our backs, recline into our seats, and even have the power to morph into trolls online. Their powers are impressive, but with a little foresight and thoughtfulness, we can take a stand against dickishness today. How Not to Be a Dick is packed with honest and straightforward advice, but it also includes playful illustrations showing two well-meaning (but not always well behaved) young people as they confront moments of potential dickishness in their everyday lives. Sometimes they falter, sometimes they triumph, but they always seek to find a better way. And with their help, you can too. Just see the agreement at the beginning of the book: I pledge to use the tools and techniques provided in this book to help make the world a less dickish place. "Doherty fires absurd twenty-first-century zingers that happen to be really, really, really funny."—starred, Booklist
