![]() Redd’s family represents a range of varying hair textures and care routines, while Myers’s vibrant illustrations bring the close-knit crew and their daily rituals to affectionate life. A search begins, the whole family pitching in until the purple cap is found in an amusing spot. ![]() Wearing her own hair in a freshly braided crown, the girl discovers that her bedtime bonnet, which helps “protect my hair from tangles and lint,” is missing. This joyous and loving celebration of family is the first-ever pi. Her father’s brush “makes rows of black waves appear,” her grandmother “rolls up her silver mane,” and her mother “gathers her corkscrew curls” before each adds their own covering (wave cap, kerchief, scarf). Read 201 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. Her brother “twists and tightens each of his locs” before donning a durag, while Sis “combs her hair in a swirl” before putting it in a wrap. ![]() The youngest, an expressive girl sporting two Afro puffs, introduces readers to her family as they begin readying for bed. “In my family, when the sun goes down, our hair goes up,” begins this story about a intergenerational black family’s nighttime hair routines. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Until middle school when they make friends with different crowds. In the back of their minds, they are always thinking about the other, wondering if they can find each other again.Īutumn and Finn’s moms were best friends, so when they both got pregnant at the same time, it was natural for their children to be best friends too. It is the story Autumn and Finn, best friends since before they were born, they lost touch somewhere along the way and forgot how to be friends. “If He Had Been With Me” is Laura Nowlin’s debut novel. ![]() ![]() There is so much possibility, anxiety, and sadness rolled into that two-letter word, and it encapsulates the entire spectrum of human emotions. If you looked up the saddest word in the dictionary, there would be a special little entry for the word if. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Country Music’s Party of the Year” is getting even bigger with special collaborations and exclusive performances that viewers can only watch on the legendary ACM Awards stage. PDT on the Amazon Music App and for free on Amazon Freevee. The full rebroadcast will be available to watch after the show on Prime Video and will be available to stream the next day on Friday, May 12, starting at 8 p.m. PDT from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Hosted by country music icons Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, the two-hour show will be free to stream live for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. ‘Country Music’s Party of the Year’ will be FREE to stream live, exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 11 with hosts Dolly Parton and Garth Brooksįrisco, Texas -The Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions revealed a lineup of special performances, never-before-seen collaborations, and presenters set to take the star-studded stage at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. ![]() Osborne, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, MacKenzie Porter, Dak Prescott, Emmitt Smith, Tanya Tucker, Keith Urban, and Trisha Yearwood to present Gabby Barrett, BRELAND, Brandy Clark, Jordan Davis, Mickey Guyton, Tyler Hubbard, Dustin Lynch, T.J. ![]() ![]() ![]() "Wonderfully funny and terribly true."-Fay Weldon "Urban, hip, sad, funny, a tipsy walk on the wild side."-Malcolm Bosse".ĭescription: Full Throttle When hurricane hunter Kate Hargrove met hotshot test pilot Dave Scott, everything started heating up. With everyone working at cross purposes, the result is a modern day comedy of errors that doesn't wind up until the wedding bouquet goes flying in the final scene. ![]() Dawns friend Katherine, a doctoral student in eighteenth century literature, is hired to do research for Mikes book. Unbeknownst to Dawn, Hank is Mikes lawyer, defending him against charges of running a male prostitution ring. Mike Mauvais of "Misled Mikes Marvelous Men," a transvestite escort service-bursts into Dawns life when she becomes the editor of a tell-all memoir hes writing to pay for his legal defense. Dating in 1980s Manhattan is confusing enough. But when Dawn realizes how much Hank misses her, and might even regret their breakup, the game is on. Description: "DAWN CAN STILL SEE THE TAN LINE WHERE HER ENGAGEMENT RING USED TO BE." "Laugh-aloud funny." -Publishers Weekly Dawn is still in love with Hank, who dumped her for Christine-and they're living together now. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Seeing Amara and Cleo standing side by side had raised Lucia’s ire tenfold. Jonas sounded far happier about the reunion than Lucia felt. “You too,” Cleo replied, her voice strained. “Good to see you again, princess,” Jonas said, a smile tugging at his lips. The Auranian princess had always been so brilliant at observation, Lucia thought drily. Jonas finally lowered the hood of his cloak. The flank of guards drew closer, jostling for position, their swords pointed in Lucia’s direction. Lucia narrowed her gaze at the deceitful, conquering empress who, by all accounts, was now her stepmother. It’s been a long time since I last saw you. The Kraeshian princess leaned on a wooden cane. “Lucia,” Amara said, drawing the sorceress’s attention away from her far warier companion. She wondered if the rebel was more concerned for Lucia’s life or the lives of the dozens of armed guards that now surrounded them. ![]() Likely, that’s exactly what he thought she would do.īeing met at the closed gates of this royal compound by a swarm of Amara’s soldiers, their weapons drawn, had stolen what little “calm” she had left in her reserve. What did he think she would do? Murder Cleo and Amara where they stood? She sent a tense look at him over her shoulder. The intruder pushed back the hood of her black cloak to reveal a familiar face. Cleo realized with shock that one of the cloaked intruders cradled a baby. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I’ll post the big list here - might have to do it in a few posts, as it’s long. By Susan Vreeland ISBN: 7-1 Publisher: Viking - Jan 2005 A Gemma Williams Review D elicately, and skilfully crafted, Susan Vreeland’s collection of seventeen stories in 'Life Studies' explores the effect and meaning art can have on humanity. Oh, well, the list is great - so many great books! 9780670031771 - Life Studies: Stories by Vreeland, Susan, Signed (23 results) You searched for: ISBN: 9780670031771. Note that both fiction and non-fiction have been recommended, so both this thread title and mine aren’t totally accurate to what people are suggesting. I could close my thread and that would leave two open ones on books. Publication date 2005 Topics Painters, Impressionist artists, Post-impressionism (Art), Biographical fiction, American. Had to Google some titles that didn’t include the author’s name. Life studies : stories by Vreeland, Susan. 2005 by’Rodney’) titled Know any good Novels to read RE Art in the ‘Think Tank’ (link also posted - thanks!), I checked all out, listed all the books mentioned up to this point in a file, and alphabetized it by author. ![]() That’s the thread I started a week or so ago, titled Recommend an Artsy Novel?Īfter finding this list, and learning about the older thread (started Nov. There may be more books to add to your list. There was another thread about this recently…here’s the link: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sincerely, Calvin.”Īh, the best laid plans of boys and tigers. Calvin leaves a classic ransom note on her doorstep: “Susie, if you want to see your doll again, leave $100 in this envelope by the tree out front. In one devilish scheme, Calvin and Hobbes decide to kidnap Susie’s doll, Binky Betsy. Together, they battle Susie Derkins, the sharp girl on the block who always does her homework and nearly always outsmarts Calvin. How many mothers have said that? Calvin is upstairs transmogrifying himself into an elephant, alongside Hobbes, his sardonic stuffed tiger and loyal voice of reason. ![]() “How can one little kid make so much noise?” his mother asks while chopping an onion. In each of the thousands of cartoons, Calvin romps and stomps through awesome adventures. Rereading the strips provides a nostalgic telescope to a wonderful time. From 1985 to 1995, his comic strip captured the essence of adolescence, when dreams happened during the day, household objects could lead to great adventuresand imaginary friends kept us entertained for hours.Īndrews McMeel has reissued the strips in an elegant and hefty box set called “ The Complete Calvin and Hobbes,” mostly in black and white but with plenty of color, too. At some level, all American childhoods are the same, which probably explains our lasting love affair with Calvin and Hobbes, created by Washington-born cartoonist Bill Watterson. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Her widowed mother, also dependent on her, cared for her children while Christine threw herself into literature, philosophy, and anything she could learn. Three years later her husband died, leaving her with the burden of three small children. But that same year Charles V died and her father lost his position, and with it the high income. When she was 15 years old, she married Étienne du Castel, a nobleman and courtier who became the king’s secretary. In the milieu of a court that had an immense library, she learned Italian, French, and some Latin. In Paris Christine’s mother wanted her to learn domestic skills, but her father believed that it would benefit her to learn how to read and write. When she was five, her family moved to France so that her father, a physician and astrologer, could work as a councilor to King Charles V. ![]() Christine de Pisan Teaching Her Son – Unknown illuminated manuscript from British Library, LondonĬhristine was born in Venice in 1364. ![]() She is one of the few women who had prominence as a secular writer during a time when women were neither educated nor independent. Christine de Pizan (1364-1430), often called the first professional female author, wrote to support herself and her family. ![]() ![]() ![]() He has not decided whether to seek another term next year. Portland Commissioner Nick Fish announced Thursday he has stomach cancer. Portland Commissioner Nick Fish Says He Has Stomach Cancer Portland tattooer Mary Jane Haake specializes in tattooing nipples and areolas onto breast cancer patients who've had mastectomies. Portland Tattoo Artist Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Find 'New Normal' ![]() Also, our news roundtable takes up the week's headlines. We listen back to a conversation with Teva Harrison about her graphic memoir "In-Between Days" and her experience living with breast cancer. News Roundtable | REBROADCAST: Living With Cancer Now he and his team are headed to Utah to compete for a gold medal. Leon Speroff's softball career began more than a decade ago when he was 71. March 26, 2018įinding Meaning In Retirement: A Softball Story ![]() The Legacy Cancer Institute in Portland is warning people who’ve undergone genetic tests with 23andMe, not to get a false sense of security about the absence of certain cancer genes. Oregon Cancer Institute Warns Of False Reassurance Over 23AndMe Genetic Test Whilst looking at the waste product of the meadowfoam plant, scientists at Oregon State University think they’ve found a potential new sunscreen. OSU Scientists Say They've Created A New Sunscreen Out Of Plant Waste One family has used a procedure to rid its bloodline of the BRCA gene mutation and the associated cancer risk. Genetic tests are getting cheaper and more common. Advanced Genetic Test Removes Mutation From Oregon Family's Bloodline ![]() ![]() ![]() Like the book of the same name, the movie is actually a metaphor about people and life and the pursuit of learning and something better than "pack mentality". The story is presented through the persona of seagulls, but it is NOT about seagulls. In fact, Richard Bach, the writer, fought tooth and nail to prevent exactly that Disney influence in the face of a studio that wanted to add animated fake mouth movements over the photography of the seagulls. One must keep in mind when viewing this film that if you expect it to be a Disney story about seagulls, then you are going to be gravely disappointed. Age does take it's toll on our opinions and we're 32 years down the line, hence my rating's decline from perfection. ![]() If I was rating this movie back in 1973 when I saw the film in the theater on opening day, then it would have been a 10. ![]() |