![]() ![]() Director of Kindling Words, an annual conference for published authors and illustrators of children's books, 1992. Librarian in Everett, MA, Milton, VT, Lincoln, VT, and Lake Placid, NY, 1985-91 English as a second language teacher in Okayama, Japan, 1994-95, and Oslo, Norway, 1995-96. ADDRESSES:Īgent-Robert Lescher, Lescher & Lescher, 47 East 19th St., New York, NY 10003. Politics: "Progressive." Religion: Society of Friends (Quaker). ![]() Education: Vassar College, A.B., 1983 Simmons College, M.A., 1985. Born March 8, 1962, in Escondito, CA daughter of Norman and Ednah Illsley married Joplin James (a teacher), Jchildren: Anika, McKinley. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Blume’s books matter because they give teens and preteens the kind of information that leaves adults unsettled - and because they’re books, consumed privately, at one’s own pace, on one’s own terms. When I saw it at a preview screening outside Boston, I was struck by the difference between reading the book and experiencing it in a crowded theater. Now, decades later, another once-taboo Judy Blume book, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, is hitting theaters in movie form. We passed the slender volume around, girl to girl to girl, fully aware that the adults wouldn’t approve - and also, that they couldn’t stop us. It was a story about teenagers and sexual discovery, and our friend knew precisely which pages, deep in the book, contained the passages we really wanted to read. But at recess, she led a few of us down a grassy hill, out of sight of the playground, and lifted the cover to reveal a secret: She had taken a razor blade to the pages and carved out just enough space to fit a paperback copy of Blume’s 1975 novel, Forever. A classmate came to school one day with a hardcover version of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. ![]() I was in fifth grade, longer ago than I care to say, when I first discovered the exquisite power of a Judy Blume book. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() At least 20 films and TV dramas have been produced from Capote novels, stories and screenplays. His masterpiece, 'In Cold Blood' (1965), became a worldwide success, after which he published rarely and suffered from alcohol addiction. In the 1950s and 1960s, Capote remained prolific producing both fiction and non-fiction, such as the novella 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1958). His first novel, 'Other Voices, Other Rooms' (1948) stayed on the bestseller list for nine weeks. Truman Capote (1924–1984) was an American writer whose non-fiction, stories, novels and plays are recognized literary classics. Seven-year-old Buddy knows that the Christmas season has arrived when his cousin, Miss Sook Falk exclaims: "It's fruitcake weather!" Thus begins an unforgettable portrait of an odd, but enduring, friendship between two innocent souls-one young and one old-and the memories they share of beloved holiday rituals. This much sought-after autobiographical recollection of Capote's rural Alabama boyhood has become a modern-day classic. 'A Christmas Memory' is a short story written by Truman Capote, first published in 1956. Goodness, woman, you can get another one.' In answer, my friend gently reflects: 'I doubt it. “The mill owner's wife persists: 'A dollar, my foot! Fifty cents. ![]() LOKI by J. Michael Straczynski7/6/2023 ![]() MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, DAN SLOTT, JASON AARON, MARK WAID, RAINBOW ROWELL, STEVE MCNIVEN & ARMANDO IANNUCCI, RYAN STEGMAN (W) ![]() When injustice grips the Earth and ancient powers bring down the sky, he fights for those who cannot – and when the tale is done, we will know what that cost him. The Gods know him as Asgard's King, keeper of Mjolnir, hero of the tales. In Norse myths, they called him Thunderer. MISS MINUTES VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKOĪL EWING, MARTÍN CÓCCOLO & ALEX ROSS GIVE THE GOD OF THUNDER THE “IMMORTAL” TREATMENT! PLUS: A bonus page written by Jonathan Hickman - WHO ARE THE G.O.D.S.? They must solve the mystery of who the new, murderous Captain Krakoa is – and stop his team of killers from igniting the fires of a new world war. Your new unity squad is: Captain America, Rogue, Deadpool, Quicksilver, Psylocke and Monet. ![]() False-flag attacks meant to whip up anti-mutant hysteria are unfolding, and hey, some of Steve Rogers’ best friends are mutants. and Krakoan governments, and that means one thing: It’s time for a new squad of Avengers. Innocent people and world leaders are dead after simultaneous attacks on the U.S. The FALL OF X calls for the return of the Avengers’ Unity Squad! WOMEN OF MARVEL VARIANT COVER BY ELENA CASAGRANDE X-MEN CONNECTING SKETCH VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS X-MEN CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS AVENGERS CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSSĪVENGERS CONNECTING SKETCH VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX ROSS ![]() Ken thompson where do camels belong7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() She implied that these projects were futile as well as artificial, but she was not explicitly critical. She described unsuccessful efforts to eradicate non-native plants and animals as well as extreme attempts to “rewild” that are often a mishmash of plant and animal species from different native ranges and time periods. Marris visited “restoration” projects all over the world. The first book to be published in 2011- Rambunctious Garden by Emma Marris (2)-was timid in its approach in comparison to The New Wild. Each book has been progressively more pointed in its criticism of this ideology, masquerading as a scientific discipline. These are the assumptions that underlie invasion biology. The New Wild by Fred Pearce (1) is the third book to be published in three years which challenges the conventional wisdom that native species are inherently superior to non-native species and the closely related corollary assumption that all non-native species are competitors of native species. ![]() Danny dreyer7/6/2023 ![]() Many women I work with suffer from hip problems while running. You want your foot to land underneath or slightly behind you, in line with your hips and shoulders. To keep your posture in alignment-which helps reduce injuries-while you're leaning forward, land with a mid-foot strike when you run. The lean is subtle don't lean so far forward you are out of control or actually falling. To do this, lean from your ankles, not your waist, and keep your spine straight. This lean also helps keep your body in alignment, with your foot landing under you. Why not make it work for us instead of against us? By adding a slight forward lean when you run, your body falls forward and you use gravity for your propulsion instead of your legs. One of the biggest forces we have to fight every day is gravity. By maintaining good posture, you lessen the amount of work your legs have to do and move more efficiently. It's common, however, for runners to slump the shoulders or bend at the waist, which then requires the leg muscles to support most of the body weight, instead of the stronger skeleton. ![]() When you run, you want to keep this alignment so your skeleton continues to be involved. Think about this: When you're standing straight, your joints are in alignment and your skeleton is supporting your weight. It's not a fluffy, hippie theory-it's based on the physics of body mechanics. ChiRunning focuses on posture, leg swing, the position of the pelvis and a forward lean. ![]() Rejuvenaging by Ron Kaiser7/6/2023 ![]() Whether you’re male or female, if you’re in life’s second half-century, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re experiencing some type of hair loss. The First Step in Coping with Hair Loss is Realizing that You’re Not Alone If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, here are some highlights that you won’t want to miss. Kaiser discussed healthy ways to cope with hair loss, from both a physical and psychological perspective. He likes to think of his podcast as a mental gym, a place for information about wellness, positive psychology, and, what he likes to call, goal-achieving psychology. ![]() ![]() Kaiser is a psychologist, keynote and TEDx speaker, and author of the triple award-winning book Rejuvenating the Art and Science of Getting Older with Enthusiasm. Ben Behnam was recently invited to participate in the inspirational podcast Rejuvenaging, hosted by Dr. ![]() ![]() ![]() That is, until he swiped a Soviet MiG-15 and delivered it to the Americans, not knowing they were offering a $100,000 bounty for the warplane (the equivalent of nearly one million dollars today). In The Great Leader and the Fighter Pilot, New York Times bestselling author Blaine Harden tells the riveting story of how Kim Il Sung grabbed power and plunged his country into war against the United States while the youngest fighter pilot in his air force was playing a high-risk game of deception-and escape.Īs Kim ascended from Soviet puppet to godlike ruler, No Kum Sok noisily pretended to love his Great Leader. From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Camp 14, Blaine Harden tells the riveting story of Kim Il Sung's rise to power, and the brave North Korean fighter pilot who escaped the prison state and delivered the first MiG-15 into American hands ![]() Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() "A powerful and empowering narrative that both men and women will find compelling and readable." Carolyn Custis James, author of Half the Church ![]() "Sarah Bessey makes her case-not as a fire-breathing debater-but as a woman utterly captivated by Jesus who will stop at nothing to follow him." Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author of Of Mess and Moxie “I’ve read countless books addressing the place of women in the kingdom, and I have never, ever read anything so lovely, so generous, profound and humble as Jesus Feminist." Shauna Niequist, author of Bread & Wine Jesus Feminist is a beautiful, challenging, rich, gutsy book, an absolute must-read." ![]() What she does with words is extraordinary, and the topic she's chosen is so deeply important. Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author of Love Warrior "Never strident, Bessy's approach is instead solid and clear.An excellent choice." Her approach and style offer a unique addition to literature on women’s role in Christian churches." "Bessey’s warm and intimate writing sets this book apart from others focused on similar topics. ![]() Rebellious Desire by Julie Garwood7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() There were pillows placed there* along each side of the bed on the hardwood floor* and she pushed one out of her way as she landed. ![]() ![]() The little girl scooted to the edge of the bed and then turned onto her stomach so that she could slide to the floor. Her papa was yelling at someone* and she wanted to see and hear what was happening. She had lived in the new house for over a month now and in all that time had never seen a visitor. He was yelling* and though his tone sounded harsh and unyielding* the fear immediately left the child. "Nanny?" the little girl repeated* tears in her whisper. ![]() She turned her gaze to the twin windows* but the eyes followed her* terrifying her by casting eerie shadows of giants and monsters against the windows* giving life to bare branches that scraped against the glass. She wouldn't look at them* she determined. The dying embers in the fireplace glowed a brilliant orange in the darkness and resembled the eyes of demons and witches to the little four-year-old's imagination. Nanny wasn't where she was supposed to be. The child quickly squirmed back down under the feathered quilt* trembling with cold and fear. She looked across the room to the rocking chair adjacent to the hearth and saw that it was empty. "Nanny?" she whispered into the sudden silence. She sat up in bed and rubbed the sleep from her eyes. ![]() |