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![]() Life is hard for the poor family in the story and the father can take the loud, distracting, and cramped quarters of his shack no longer. It Could Always Be Worse provides a sweet reminder that things are not always as bad as they seem. ![]() Read aloud video by AHEV Library Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion Will the rabbi’s advice actually work? Will the poor unfortunate man ever get a decent night’s rest again? When a poor unfortunate man can take the pains of his cramped, noisy, impoverished existence no longer, he seeks the advice of his rabbi, who tells the man to do some very strange things. Questions for Philosophical Discussion » Summary It Could Always Be Worse introduces relativism, arguing that our interpretation of experiences matters more than the experiences themselves. ![]() ![]() My stories have been translated into dozens of languages, and can be found in bookstores all over the world. 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Like Pepper Dog Press's other picture books The Little Singapore Book and Tiger Tales: Almost True Animal Stories from Old Singapore, this too is filled with rich illustrated details that encourage young readers to explore Singapore's heritage and have conversations with the grown-ups reading with them. ![]() This latest release by Pepper Dog Press is a 32-page picture book filled with lusciously rendered full-colour illustrations by talented Singapore artist Teressa Ong. ![]() It is also a peek into Singapore's diverse hawker heritage, which is listed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Ah Ma's story captures a slice of Singapore's pioneering past and the hardworking Hokkiens who settled in Singapore a long time ago. It is also author Joyce Chng's tribute to her late grandma who was indeed an awesome hawker and whose traditional oyster cake recipe is included in the book. Oyster Girl is a charming celebration of family ties. Ah Ma's tale transports Xiao Wei and readers back to Hui'an, China long ago where, as a child, she harvests oysters by the sea and eventually, sails to Nanyang for a better life. One day, when Xiao Wei visits Ah Ma at her stall, all is revealed. But Xiao Wei always wanted to know why this snack was so special to her. ![]() November 2022 – Xiao Wei's grandma is an awesome hawker, well known for her Hokkien oyster cakes. "I used to follow my mother to the beach where the mud was thick and smelled of the sea…" ![]() ![]() ![]() Iris's path quickly becomes intertwined with that of Clara, the mysterious and unnaturally beautiful girl destined to become her sister. Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Holland, CONFESSIONS OF AN UGLY STEPSISTER tells the story of Iris, an unlikely heroine who finds herself swept from the lowly streets of Haarlem to a strange world of wealth, artifice, and ambition. and what curses accompanied Cinderella's looks? ![]() But what of her stepsisters, the homely pair exiled into ignominy by the fame of their lovely sibling? What fate befell those untouched by beauty. We have all heard the story of Cinderella, the beautiful child cast out to slave amongst the ashes. Set against the backdrop of seventeenth-century Holland, CONFESSIONS OF AN UGLY STEPSISTER tells the story of Iris, an unlikely heroine who finds herself swept from the lowly st. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Only a few weeks younger than Cadence, Johnny still assumes somewhat of a leadership role within the Liars, especially during Summer Seventeen when Cadence is finally allowed to return to Beechwood. Drunk herself at the time, Cadence accidentally burns the main floor of the house while her fellow arsonists are still in the house. Cadence eventually pieces together her memory, recalling that she, Mirren, Johnny, and Gat (known to the family as the Liars) decided to burn down their grandfather's house on the island as a protest against the family's drunken fights over their inheritance. As the novel goes on, it is revealed that Cadence is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, which prevents her from remembering exactly what happened. After a traumatic brain injury that happens during summer fifteen on her grandfather's island, she appears to need more guidance and confidence-bolstering from her cousins who she feels are ignoring her, but she doesn't know why. She is in love with Gat, the nephew of her aunt Carrie's partner. Cadence values her family and treasures the summers they spend together. The narrator and protagonist of the novel, Cadence is the oldest of the Sinclair grandchildren. ![]() ![]() Only 50% of our tickets will be available for sale so that we can ensure a safe movie-going experience Hand sanitizer and disposable face masks available for patrons Ticket pre-orders for films encouraged to reduce lines ![]() Staggered showtimes and ample time between shows to mitigate crowds ![]() Masks required by all staff and patrons at all times Winner - Louis Black Lone Star Award, SXSWįor the safety and comfort of our audience members and employees, we will have the following safety protocols in place for at least the first two weeks after we reopen: ![]() ![]() Narrated by Academy-Award winner Sissy Spacek, and featuring Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Vince Gill, Verlon Thompson, and Terry and Jo Harvey Allen, WITHOUT GETTING KILLED OR CAUGHT follows Guy, Susanna, and Townes on their journey from obscurity to reverence. WITHOUT GETTING KILLED OR CAUGHT is the true story of Guy Clark, multiple Grammy award winning songwriter, who struggles to write poetic, yet indelible songs while balancing a complicated marriage with wife Susanna, and a deep friendship with singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, on whom Susanna forged a passionate dependence. ![]() ![]() After everything she had ever believed about God, Jesus, and the Bible had been picked apart, she found herself at the brink of despair. All that was deeply challenged when she met a progressive pastor, who called himself a hopeful agnostic.Īnother Gospel? describes the intellectual journey Alisa took over several years as she wrestled with a series of questions that struck at the core of the Christian faith. She had witnessed God at work and then had dedicated her own life to leading worship, as part of the popular Christian band ZOEgirl. She was raised in a Christian home, where she had seen her mom and dad feed the hungry, clothe the homeless, and love the outcast. Others Believe that It Is an Attack on Historic Christianity.Īlisa Childers never thought she would question her Christian faith. ![]() Some Think that It Is a Much-Needed Progressive Reformation. ![]() “This may be the most influential book you will read this year.” -Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for MiraclesĪ Movement Seeks to Redefine Christianity. ![]() ![]() Visit his website, Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter at /JefferyDeaver. Jeffery Deaver lives in North Carolina and California. ![]() ![]() He won the WH Smith Thumping Good Read Award in 2001 and in 2004 won the Crime Writers' Association Steel Dagger for Best Thriller with Garden of Beasts, and their Short Story Dagger for The Weekender from Twisted. The first Kathryn Dance novel, The Sleeping Doll, was published in 2007 to enormous acclaim.Ī three-time recipient of the Ellery Queen Reader's Award for Best Short Story of the year, he has been nominated for an Anthony Award and six Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America. Jeffery Deavers grisly and compelling mystery series featuring quadriplegic detective Lincoln Rhyme kicks off with a bloody bang. He is best known for his Lincoln Rhyme thrillers, which include the number one bestsellers The Vanished Man, The Twelfth Card and The Cold Moon, as well as The Bone Collector which was made into a feature film starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie. Jeffery Deaver is the award-winning author of two collections of short stories and 29 internationally bestselling novels, including the latest James Bond novel Carte Blanche. ![]() ![]() ![]() So I was profoundly excited when Nick Barrucci came to me with the possibility of doing the new Twilight Zone comic to come out from Dynamite." He also discussed the challenges of adapting the Twilight Zone format for comics. ![]() "I've been a fan of the original series since I was tall enough to reach for the TV tuner. "One of the most deeply satisfying and creatively exciting experiences I've had in 25 years of writing for television and film was my stint on the new Twilight Zone television series," said Straczynski in Dynamite's press release. He even has Twilight Zone experience, having written scripts for the 1985 revival series. He created and produced both Babylon 5 and Jeremiah. ![]() Stracynski is certainly no stranger to sci-fi television. While Straczynski has lately shifted his attention to creator-owned projects at his "Joe's Comics" imprint at Image, it seems he still has room on his plate for at one licensed property. And at least as significant as the property is the man tapped to write the new series - J. That's right, they've acquired the rights to the Twilight Zone franchise in a partnership with CBS. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. Dynamite is about to enter another dimension. But if you prefer a different brand of science fiction TV, maybe today's announcement will be more up your alley. ![]() |