The Clown, from Heart to Heart

Author: Ton Kurstjens
Publisher: Paragon Publishing
ISBN: 1907611622
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
This book is a practical guide for clowning. It is filled with tools and techniques that will help you find your clown and become more open to your creative sources. The author examines and makes use of the powerful qualities that children possess: imagination, innocence, purity, spontaneity and lust for life. A clown is playful and optimistic. From behind world's smallest mask, the red nose, he invites people to drop their own masks and show their true selves. Being very sensitive, he is able to touch them deeply. This so-called contact clown wants to make a connection from heart to heart. Kurstjens is convinced that clowns can play a crucial role in our society: they can bring people together through their open communication. This richly illustrated book comes with 25 practical exercises, and provides useful information about essential themes in life: setting boundaries, overcoming emotional blockades, and daring to be vulnerable. It is not only meant to inspire clowns and clowning instructors, but also coaches, (communication) trainers, and everyone else who is interested in personal development. Ton Kurstjens (born in the Netherlands, 1959) started as an improvising clown in 1983. He played in Duo Het Elftal and Duo Biek and currently he conducts clowning courses for individuals and workshops for businesspeople. He also directs the clowning theatre performance Met de Neus op de Planken (literally: With your Nose on Stage) and he supports clowns and clowning groups.

The Farmer and the Clown

Author: Marla Frazee
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442497459
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Whimsical and touching images tell the story of an unexpected friendship and the revelations it inspires in this moving, wordless picture book from two-time Caldecott Honor medalist Marla Frazee. A baby clown is separated from his family when he accidentally bounces off their circus train and lands in a lonely farmer’s vast, empty field. The farmer reluctantly rescues the little clown, and over the course of one day together, the two of them make some surprising discoveries about themselves—and about life! Sweet, funny, and moving, this wordless picture book from a master of the form and the creator of The Boss Baby speaks volumes and will delight story lovers of all ages.

The Clown of God

Author: Tomie dePaola
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534414282
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
This beautiful new edition of Tomie dePaola’s 1978 classic retelling of a French legend stars a little juggler whose unique talent leads him to what might be a Christmas miracle. Little Giovanni is poor and homeless, but he can do something wonderful: he can juggle. The people of Sorrento marvel at his talents, and before long, he becomes famous throughout Italy for his rainbow of colored balls that delight the nobility and townspeople alike. But as the years pass, Giovanni grows old, and his talents begin to fail him. No longer a celebrated performer, he is once again poor and homeless, begging for his food. Until one Christmas Eve, when Giovanni picks up his rainbow of colored balls once more. And what happens next just might be a miracle…

From a Clown's Heart

Author: Todd Canton
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039130739
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
Todd Canton has made it his mission to bring laughter to others as a comedian and a clown—but his life hasn’t always been full of joy. After losing his father at the tender age of eleven, his mother’s strength and his own humour were what got him through. He learned that when you face life’s hardships with a smile, you often win. In From a Clown’s Heart, Canton shares his insights and reflections through a creative narrative spanning many years, and many personal stories. In a world that is often full of challenges and unforeseen problems, Canton’s stories urge people to never give up—there are always better days ahead. So pick up this book and travel back through the years to his childhood, through happy and sad times, and hopefully you will find yourself somewhere between the pages.

Gift of Heart

Author: Becky Cortino
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329570596
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve? Christian creative arts ministry provides a means to touch hearts with ideas, lessons and uplifting messages. In today's entertainment-driven society, this ministry form is viable, with endless opportunities. Fear not! Although the name may imply requiring great creativity -- it does not. Simply, a heart to serve is essential. This inspiring guide is presented as a springboard to spark imagination by Becky Cortino, based on her experience as a family entertainer since 1997. Learn what Christian creative arts ministry is, and why it is important. Discover possibilities surrounding all of us daily. Explore easily-implemented special event ideas, proven appropriate for varied venues and situations, along with four popular ministries to consider. You will benefit from tried-and-true insight and professional tips. A personal view presented from the trenches will help you know the positive impact made through simple gifts of the heart.

Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's

Author: Tiffany Midge
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496218035
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Why is there no Native woman David Sedaris? Or Native Anne Lamott? Humor categories in publishing are packed with books by funny women and humorous sociocultural-political commentary--but no Native women. There are presumably more important concerns in Indian Country. More important than humor? Among the Diné/Navajo, a ceremony is held in honor of a baby's first laugh. While the context is different, it nonetheless reminds us that laughter is precious, even sacred. Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's is a powerful and compelling collection of Tiffany Midge's musings on life, politics, and identity as a Native woman in America. Artfully blending sly humor, social commentary, and meditations on love and loss, Midge weaves short, stand-alone musings into a memoir that stares down colonialism while chastising hipsters for abusing pumpkin spice. She explains why she does not like pussy hats, mercilessly dismantles pretendians, and confesses her own struggles with white-bread privilege. Midge goes on to ponder Standing Rock, feminism, and a tweeting president, all while exploring her own complex identity and the loss of her mother. Employing humor as an act of resistance, these slices of life and matchless takes on urban-Indigenous identity disrupt the colonial narrative and provide commentary on popular culture, media, feminism, and the complications of identity, race, and politics.

Internet Activities Through the Year

Author: Mary Zinn-Beiting
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 0743938232
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description

The Shape of My Heart

Author: Ann Aguirre
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 0373779852
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 345

Book Description
Some people wait decades to meet their soul mate. Courtney Kaufman suspects she met hers in high school--only to lose him at seventeen. Since then, Courtney's social life has been a series of meaningless encounters, though she's made a few close friends along the way. Especially her roommate, Max Cooper, who oozes damaged bad-boy vibes from every pore. Max knows about feeling lost--he's been on his own since he was sixteen. Now it's time to find out if he can ever go home again, and Courtney's the only one he trusts to go with him. But the trip to Providence could change everything.... It started out so simple. One misfit helping another. Now Max will do anything to show Courtney that for every heart that's ever been broken, there's another that can make it complete.

City of Clowns

Author: Daniel Alarcón
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399184805
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 73

Book Description
A gorgeously rendered graphic novel of Daniel Alarcón’s story City of Clowns. From the author of The King Is Always Above the People, which was longlisted for the 2017 National Book Award for Fiction. Oscar “Chino” Uribe is a young Peruvian journalist for a local tabloid paper. After the recent death of his philandering father, he must confront the idea of his father’s other family, and how much of his own identity has been shaped by his father’s murky morals. At the same time, he begins to chronicle the life of street clowns, sad characters who populate the violent and corrupt city streets of Lima, and is drawn into their haunting, fantastical world. This remarkably affecting story by Daniel Alarcón was included in his acclaimed first book, War by Candlelight, and now, in collaboration with artist Sheila Alvarado, it takes on a new, thrilling form. This graphic novel, with its short punches of action and images, its stark contrasts between light and dark, truth and fiction, perfectly corresponds to the tone of Chino’s story. With the city of Lima as a character, and the bold visual language from the story, City of Clowns is moving, menacing, and brilliantly vivid.

What's in My Heart?

Author: Esther B. Jimenez
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465336729
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 391

Book Description
French philosopher and writer Voltaire, once said, Poetry is the music of the soul, and, above all, of great and feeling souls. Poetry has the unique ability to grasp the inner reaches of our soul, through the unique life experiences of the author. Whats In My Heart - Volume II, has beautifully and authentically done just like that- searched the recesses of our soul. If you are in search of an anthology of well-crafted and thought -provoking vignettes about real life struggles with GOD always by your side, this book is a must have. Dr. Marc Alan Brunelle Minister of Liturgy & Music St. Marcelline Catholic Church Schaumburg, Illinois WHAT MATTERS MOST? What matters most is how we treat people What matters most is how we live our lives What matters most is how we say things What matters most is, to have peace in our hearts. We are blessed people of GOD We are indeed created in GODs Image We have our Blessed Mother to intercede We have our LORD JESUS who redeems our sins. We have the holy angels who sing for us We have the holy saints whom we invoked We have the Holy Spirit at our side How amazing this life is And thats what matters most How about youwhat matters in your life most?