The Elmo Jenkins Trilogy

Author: McMillian Moody
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781311260093
Category : Clergy
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
The Elmo Jenkins Trilogy includes all three full length Elmo Jenkins novels: Ordained Irreverence, Some Things Never Change, and The Old Man and the Tea.You get over 600 pages of hilarious anecdotes, touching stories, and spiritual insights all woven into the day-to-day life of young minister, Elmo Jenkins.The cast of characters filling the pews at First Church keep Elmo Jenkins on his toes and more than a little bewildered at times. The salty widow who serves up a homemade pie with a surprise ingredient. The quirky single adult with a heart as big as Elvis who deems himself quite the ladies man. The larger-than-life music minister who pulls more than a few punches along the way, and even an old church janitor with a few ancient secrets of his own.McMillian's Moody fast-paced novels will bring a smile to even the most backslidden amongst its readers. - OBT Bookz

The Hollywood Sequel

Author: Stuart Henderson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1844578437
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
This illuminating study charts the changing role of the Hollywood film sequel over the past century. Considering a range of sequels in their industrial, historical and aesthetic contexts, from The Son of a Sheik (1926) to Toy Story 3 (2010), this book provides a comprehensive history of this critically-neglected yet commercially-dominant art form.

Baby Bird

Author: Andrew Gibbs
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 178603591X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
"All birds are born to fly," thinks Baby Bird, watching the other hatchlings leave the nest. "I suppose it’s now or never…" But one of Baby’s wings is twisted and shrunken and not at all like the other one. Instead of flying, Baby plummets to the ground. There, Baby makes a new friend, and learns that sometimes you have to find unexpected ways to achieve your dreams. A moving story about the power of friendship and the importance of accepting yourself just the way you are, this lovely watercolor picture book shows how friends can help you overcome difficulty.

I Am Not Brad Pitt

Author: Ross Dreiblatt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735667683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
A collection of three riotously absurd tales in a debut short-story collection sending up America's sometimes-fatal celebrity obsessions.

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights

Author: Bonnie Bader
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 059364669X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 15

Book Description
A Little Golden Book edition of the story of Hanukkah--a great holiday read-aloud for the whole family! It's Hanukkah time! Preschoolers will learn all about how people celebrate Hanukkah--from eating latkes, spinning dreidels, and lighting the menorah. And they'll also learn why they celebrate--from the destruction of the Temple, the bravery of the Maccabees, and the miracle of that little bit of oil that lasted for eight nights. Filled with colorful illustrations and simple, yet informative text, this Little Golden Book is perfect for reading again and again. Share it with your family this Hanukkah!

A Forever Kind of Love

Author: Nora Roberts
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369718623
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 389

Book Description
The Stanislaski dynasty lives on as the next generation looks for love! Waiting for Nick Frederica Kimball has had a crush on Nicholas LeBeck since they were kids. Once a reckless teenager, Nick has cleaned up his act and is now one of the most sought-after composers on Broadway. So when Freddie is offered the opportunity to work on a musical with Nick, she wastes no time. She moves to New York City to be closer to Nick…and to be independent for once. Freddie is tired of being looked at like a helpless child and determined to prove she's not a little girl anymore. If only Nick would see things that way, too… Considering Kate Kate Stanislaski Kimball is ready for change. After years in the spotlight, Kate retires from her job as a prima ballerina and decides to open a dance studio in her small hometown. She finally owns the historic building she admired as a kid but needs help fixing it up—which comes in the form of handsome contractor Brody O'Connell. Kate is attracted to Brody the first time she sees him, though Brody insists he's not interested. But no matter how professional Brody tries to keep their relationship, there's no denying the connection he feels with Kate.

Rethinking Political Risk

Author: Cecilia Emma Sottilotta
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1317063880
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
Political risk was first introduced as a component for assessing risk not directly linked to economic factors following the flow of capital from the US to Europe after the Second World War. However, the concept has rapidly gained relevance since, with both public and private institutions developing complex methodologies designed to evaluate political risk factors and keep pace with the internationalization of trade and investment. Continued global and regional economic and political instability means a plethora of different actors today conduct a diverse range of political risk analyses and assessments. Starting from the epistemological foundations of political risk, this books bridges the gap between theory and practice, exploring operationalization and measurement issues with the support of an empirical case study on the Arab uprisings, discussing the role of expert judgment in political forecasting, and highlighting the main challenges and opportunities political risk analysts face in the wake of the digital revolution.

A Canticle for Leibowitz

Author: Walter M. Miller
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Haunting Experiences

Author: Diane Goldstein
Publisher: University Press of Colorado
ISBN: 0874216818
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
Ghosts and other supernatural phenomena are widely represented throughout modern culture. They can be found in any number of entertainment, commercial, and other contexts, but popular media or commodified representations of ghosts can be quite different from the beliefs people hold about them, based on tradition or direct experience. Personal belief and cultural tradition on the one hand, and popular and commercial representation on the other, nevertheless continually feed each other. They frequently share space in how people think about the supernatural. In Haunting Experiences, three well-known folklorists seek to broaden the discussion of ghost lore by examining it from a variety of angles in various modern contexts. Diane E. Goldstein, Sylvia Ann Grider, and Jeannie Banks Thomas take ghosts seriously, as they draw on contemporary scholarship that emphasizes both the basis of belief in experience (rather than mere fantasy) and the usefulness of ghost stories. They look closely at the narrative role of such lore in matters such as socialization and gender. And they unravel the complex mix of mass media, commodification, and popular culture that today puts old spirits into new contexts.

Back in Time

Author: Greg Mitchell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578130859
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
Great Scott, the space-time continuum can be tricky to navigate! But fear not, time-travelers, for your troubles are over. The next time you hop into your DeLorean, bring along "Back in Time: The Back to the Future Chronology "to guide you through every galaxy-shattering paradox. "Back in Time "explores the complex timelines of "Back to the Future," as presented in the films, cartoons, novels, comics, video games, card game and even McDonalds Happy Meal boxes. Bring some spare plutonium or a few empty cans for the Mr. Fusion, and prepare to blast to the past, as "The Back to the Future Chronology "brings you: A detailed history of the Back to the Future mythos, from the dinosaur age to a staggering three quadrillion years into Earth's future A stunning painted cover and more than 40 breathtaking, full-page interior sketches from artist Pat Carbajal, produced exclusively for this volume An insightful foreword by Dan Madsen, founder and publisher of the original Back to the Future Fan Club A nostalgic essay examining Hill Valley's prominent families and significant events, from the town's Old West frontier beginnings to a future world of barbarians, dragons and sorcerers A comprehensive map offering a comparative view of the businesses and shops of Hill Valley's Courthouse Square, in numerous eras across divergent timelines Detailed family trees listing all known members of the McFly, Brown, Tannen, Baines, Parker, Strickland and Clayton bloodlines A mini-timeline presenting all known jumps through space-time in a coherent, chronological context, broken down by mode of temporal travel An examination of the main characters' brushes with fame, as Doc and Marty reshaped history and encountered historical figures, their own idols-and even a few characters from other franchises Designed for both casual fans and those who know the names of Jennifer Parker's "three" grandfathers, "The Back to the Future Chronology "is your guide to Hill Valley history.