Author: Bill Watterson Publisher: Little, Brown and Compagny Books ISBN: 9780751507614 Category : American wit and humour Languages : en Pages : 175
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A collection of the Sunday paper cartoon strips in which Calvin, the self-proclaimed "Boy of Destiny", continues to save the universe with his alter egos, Spaceman Spiff and Stupendous Man--until Miss Wormwood or his mother bring him back to reality. Full color.
Author: Bill Watterson Publisher: Calvin and Hobbes ISBN: 9780606000994 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 0
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The imaginative Calvin and his pet stuffed tiger, Hobbes, take part in death-defying battles with aliens, meditate on the meaning of life, terrorize little Susie, and question parental authority.
Author: Bill Watterson Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: 0836217357 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 180
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Zounds! Spaceman Spiff, Stupendous Man, the ferocious tiger Hobbes, and the rest of Calvin's riotous imagination are all included in The Days Are Just Packed. Calvin, the irrepressible pint-sized tyrant, is always bursting with energy. And the volume's oversized 12-by-9 inch format provides Calvin's outrageous fantasies room to explode. Dozens of Sunday strips are lavishly reproduced in color for The Days Are Just Packed, along with Calvin's amusing weekday adventures.
Author: Bill Watterson Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: 0836213122 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 180
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In the world that Calvin and his tiger Hobbes share, treasures can be found in the most unlikely places, from the outer regions where Spaceman spiff travels to the rocks in the backyard--this curious duo roams their world in search of fortunes (and misfortunes!) to be experienced. Whether Calvin and Hobbes are blasting off on another interplanetary adventure or approaching warp speed on a downhill wagon ride, their capers are repartee consistently charm and refresh their readers' days. On his own, Calvin is prey to the insidious killer bicycle, is the arbiter of the dad poll, is the creator of a legion of snowmen who provide an incisive social commentary, and Hobbes is always there as the perfect companion. Watterson's talent is evidenced by the range of thought provoking emotions the strip encompasses in addition to the laughs it induces: the loyalty and friendship between Calvin and Hobbes, the challenge of being a patient parents, and the sardonic viewpoint of a cynical six-year-old ("I'm a 21st-century kid trapped in a 19th-century family," laments Calvin) combine to make this one of the best-loved strips in cartoon history.
Author: Cristina Sánchez-Andrade Publisher: Restless Books ISBN: 1632061104 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 251
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A reckoning with violent history, the occult, and death set against the broodingly romantic backdrop of the Spanish Civil War’s fallout and Hollywood’s Golden Age, by “one of the most powerful female voices Spanish literature has produced” (La Razón). After a childhood in exile, two odd sisters, known mysteriously as “The Winterlings,” return to their murdered grandfather’s cottage in the Galician countryside and settle into the unchanged routines of rural living. When the sisters learn of nearby filming for Pandora and the Flying Dutchman and the call for Ava Gardner lookalikes, the chance to stand in for the most beautiful woman in the world divides their once-unified passion for Hollywood cinema and acting, threatening to sunder their close relationship. Meanwhile, the insular villagers gradually reveal themselves as grotesque (albeit charming) characters: a widow in perpetual mourning, a woman who never dies and the priest who climbs a steep hill daily to give her last rites, and a dentist who plants the teeth of the deceased in his patients’ mouths. But most unsettling of all is the revelation of the perverse business arrangement the townspeople have made with the girls’ departed grandfather. Enchanting as a spell, award-winning Galician author Cristina Sánchez-Andrade’s novel draws equally from Spanish oral tradition and the American gothic fiction of Flannery O’Connor and Shirley Jackson, puncturing the idyllic surface of provincial life and historical codes of silence to expose the darkness lurking underneath.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 86
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Author: JoAnn Post Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 149820807X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 137
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Startled by the unexpected diagnosis of a rare and often-terminal cancer, JoAnn A. Post chronicles the course of her treatment in Songs in My Head, a journal written both for her own sake, and for friends, family, and colleagues. Each of her twelve chemotherapy treatments is presented as a verse of the songs that hummed in her heart during and at the close of treatment. Inspiration and encouragement come through simple events like the return of a lost dog ("Chasing Maggie") and complicated events like allergic reactions to chemotherapy ("A False Summit"). The journal closes with an ancient Jewish ritual of thanksgiving, the Birkat HaGomel, which places the author's suffering in the context of the suffering and healing of God's people through the centuries. While writing from the perspective of faith, the author neither offers easy solutions, nor glosses over the difficult questions posed by illness and disability. During a difficult time she writes with hope, humor, and honesty. This journal is written for those living with cancer, and for those who love and care for them.
Author: Betty DellaCorte Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1453510044 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 277
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The authors honest account of her being an abused victim is a compelling read thats sure to touch the hearts of readers. Prescott, AZ (Release Date TBD) Many are experiencing hell on earth with the deadly terror of abuse. For author Betty Della Corte-Ryan, being a victim of spousal abuse was terrifying. In her newly released memoir Changing What I Can, she opens the doors to her past to unveil her experiences with victimization and abuse and how she found recovery in a program she shared with others, culminating with the conception of one of the first Shelters for Abused Women in this country. . . . [Betty Della Corte-Ryan] a source of true inspiration, a beacon of sanity in uncertain times . . . As one of the true pioneers in the field of domestic violence, Betty deserves to be heard by the widest possible audience . . . what makes this book so worthwhile for everyone is Bettys humanity, which shines through on every page. Sandy Kenyon, WABC-TVs Eye Witness News This Morning Though what she went through was bitter, hard, heartbreaking, and unthinkable. The author courageously and candidly steps forward to tell her true story of the various types of abuse that she has experienced in her life and how the continuous use of what she learned as a program of Living saw her through all of her lifes trials. Through this book she is hoping that others will find in her experiences and awakenings the inspiration to move on: Changing the things they can. Her willingness to share her experience, strength, and hope has driven her to go forward, sharing her years of enlightenment. The insights contained here will surely help all concerned to better deal with the challenges they are facing. The heart of this book lies in the authors struggle to escape abusive relationships, transforming those experiences into a lifetime of helping others. Her personal tale of facing abuse head-on and overcoming all struggles will enlighten readers and give them a true understanding of the many forms of abuse and victimization. With this book, I hope to show that one must be prepared at all times to recognize various forms of abuse and, if ever overpowered, know that they can survive anything, especially if they keep the faith and believe that a power higher than themselves can restore them to sanity, giving them the power to forgive, shares the author.
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