![]() ![]() In fact, I’ve already used the Queen of Books mug in a photo! “There shall be no scratches on my part!” I declare, as I glare into my cracked phone screen. *wink*Įven though all the products were gorgeous and amazing and all I could’ve ever asked for, I can really picture myself using the Queen of Books mug in my photos when I’m not using it for tea or coffee that is #caffeineaddict to the stunning The Wrath & the Dawn pocket mirror (I’m always in need of one, actually.) The only downside of the mirror is that it’s one sided, so the mirror is virtually unprotected from scratches. It took all my effort not to barge out the door and hug the mailman that would’ve been extra weird for delivering this beautiful, beautiful box to me from all the way across the pond. Since the computer room had a perfect view of the front porch, I quickly realized that this mailman held a black box unlike any package I’ve ever seen. So the truth is, I had been working on the blog, making header images when I noticed the mailman approach my doorstep.
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People! Take my word for this: Tic Tacs is not a major purchase. Here's something I can do without: People ahead of me on the supermarket line who are paying for an inexpensive item by credit card or personal check. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jeff is making his return to HeroesCon in Charlotte this weekend! You can find him at the Heroes Featured Signing Booth #1358 where Heroes Con staff will be handling his sales and signings. #comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI Next Up: Heroes Con! ![]() Time Magazine descri You need to enable javascript to view this page. Since its first publication the series has received wide critical acclaims and won numerous awards. It is the first collected volume in the best-selling Bone comic series. #comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI Love Is Love Bone 1: Out from Boneville is a hilarious and exciting graphic novel written and illustrated by Jeff Smith. #comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI Flag Day #comics #books #graphicnovels #bonecomics #jeffsmith #cartoonbooks #TUKI Comic Book Herald – Best Comics of All Time! The way to a mans heart is through his stomach. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Then since I do believe in spirits, as you admit, if spirits are gods, this is what I mean when I say you speak in riddles and in jest, as you state that I do not believe in gods and then again that I do, since I do believe in spirits. Do we not believe spirits to be either gods or the children of gods? Yes or no? - Of course. I shall assume that you agree, as you do not answer. But if I believe in spiritual things I must quite inevitably believe in spirits. Socrates thought that Meletus and Anytus were hurting themselves by asking for his execution, but a good person could not be harmed by another who is worse. Now you say that I believe in spiritual things and teach about them, whether new or old, but at any rate spiritual things according to what you say, and to this you have sworn in your deposition. Thank you for answering, if reluctantly, when these gentlemen made you. Does any man believe in spiritual activities who does not believe in spirits? - No one. ![]() If you are not willing to answer, I will tell you and these men. Does any man, Meletus, believe in human activities who does not believe in humans? Does any man who does not believe in horses believe in horsemen’s activities? Or in flute-playing activities but not in flute-players? 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His father worked for the federal government as an agronomist. Henson was born on Septemin Greenville, Mississippi, and grew up in the nearby town of Leland. Henson'screations also appeared in their own program, The Muppet Show, as well as a number of other television programs and films. His characters were a key component of Sesame Street, the children's educational television program seen worldwide. Influential children's entertainer Jim Henson (1936-1990) is best known for inventing the Muppets, asofter versions of puppets. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When a string of horrific terrorist attacks plagues the Western world during the holiday season, the broader markets fall into a tailspin. In #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr’s follow-up to The Terminal List, former Navy SEAL James Reece’s skill, cunning, and heroism put the US government back in his debt and set him on another path of revenge. “ True Believer, the highly anticipated new thriller from Jack Carr, is one of this year’s hottest thrillers, and a perfect fit for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Daniel Silva.” - The Real Book Spy A terrific addition to the genre, Jack Carr and his alter-ego protagonist, James Reece, continue to blow me away.”-Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mission Critical “A powerful, thoughtful, realistic, at times terrifying thriller that I could not put down. ![]() Get ready!” -Chris Pratt, star of the #1 Amazon Prime series The Terminal List “Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. I mean-seriously.” -Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Past Tense ![]() ![]() ![]() Unless I can steal the Ace of Wands, there’s no escape from this world, and I’ll never see my sister again. Unfortunately, it’s being protected by the Empress’s magic, and she wants my head on a platter. Still, there’s something about him that piques my curiosity.Īll I want is to get back home to my sister, but the only way to do that is to get the Devil to release me, and steal the Ace of Wands, a weapon of great power inside of this world. He has a darkness in him that sends shivers down my spine. ![]() I wake up on the ship of the Devil himself who brands me a spy, trading one jail for another. ![]() When my final con goes wrong and I steal a golden tarot card from a fortune teller that can open portals, I’m whisked away like Alice and the white rabbit, only it’s a spider who beckons me and Tarotland makes Wonderland look like a walk in the park. But my sister is and I’ll do anything to protect her. Instead of falling through the looking glass, I’ve entered a cursed world where the tarot deck has come alive, there are impossible creatures that talk, and the high seas are deadly and filled with pirates. Synopsis: Everything you’ve heard about Wonderland is wrong. ![]() Today I’m on the tour for The Cursed Tarot by Killian Wolf, thank you to Zoé at Zooloos Book Tours for organising it and inviting me to take part and thank you to the author and the publisher for my copy. ![]() ![]() And his art has graced a number of book jackets.ĭavid Shannon now lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Heidi and their daughter, Emma. His illustrations have appeared in a wide variety of publications, including The New York Times, Time, and Rolling Stone. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and then moved to New York City. The beloved, boisterous, shark-toothed star of Shannons No, David and other books is sooo ready. ![]() ![]() Told by a father to his son, this story is drawn from Shannon’s experiences as an avid fisherman and teller of tales.īorn in Washington, D.C., Shannon grew up in Spokane, Washington. Its Christmas, David David Shannon, Scholastic/Blue Sky, 16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-0. Shannon once again broke new ground in 2012 with a dramatic but funny “fish tale” called Jangles: A BIG Fish Story. The bestselling star of NO, DAVID turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Since then, he has written and illustrated numerous award-winning, bestselling books, including A Bad Case of Stripes, Alice the Fairy, The Rain Came Down, and three more picture books featuring David: David Gets in Trouble David Goes to School, and It’s Christmas, David! It was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and in 2011, the Blue Sky Press published it again with a colorful new cover. ![]() ![]() In 1993, Shannon published How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball, the first book he wrote himself (as an adult!). ![]() ![]() If you haven’t started the series yet, no better time to 1-click now! Here's my praise of the previous titles. None the less, it's still a really good story, and I feel that fans of Nora and Julian will enjoy it and be happy with the tone of the ending.Īmazon US Amazon UK B&N Kobo iBooks Goodreads Little like book three ended at a similar place as book 2 with future life I still felt cheated on reading about their next stage in life. ![]() Keep this spoiler free.) I understood how the plot-point operated to get NoraĪnd Julian to a point where they needed to be to move forward as partners, yet Well, left me disappointed alongside Nora and Julian. Though the action scenes no less exciting. Profession, the enemies this time felt a little too coincidental and slightly contrived, While theĬlimax/violence of the previous books fit with the background plot of Julian’s Only drawback for me came in the later half. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Life lessons of courage, friendship, and believing in yourself will charm and entertain in these dragon stories for kids 7 - 11 years. ![]() Will Petra's kindness and acceptance prove more valuable than weapons and armour?Join Sir Princess Petra and the endearing dragon Snarls on their zany adventures in this fun-loving fantasy series for kids. Read millions of eBooks and audiobooks on the web, iPad. Armed with a cake knife and outfitted in the best royal pots and pans, Petra sets off to face a dragon and win her real armour before encountering a bog witch, and an army of the kingdom's worst enemies. 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