![]() Guerilla Girls Broadband Location: Flushing Ave & Forrest St, Brooklyn Inspired by this scenario, 1200 artists submitted an outpouring of ideas, ranging from bleak outlooks on democracy to concerns about deportations, police brutality and the divisiveness in political rhetoric today. ![]() Ministry of Truth: 1984/2020 is a reference to George Orwell’s dystopian novel in which a Ministry of Truth announces “WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY and IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH,” an image horrifyingly relevant in 2020. From Marilyn Minter’s vibrant announcement of ‘Justice Now’ to Dread Scott’s searing critique of white fragility, Ministry of Truth is a true re ection of our fears, frustrations and truth at this harrowing time. ![]() Developed as an opportunity for artists to voice their views on the current state of US politics leading up to the election, this is the rst exhibition in physical sites by the successful online art space - Art at a Time Like This - conceived in collaboration with Save Art Space. Ministry of Truth: 1984/2020 is an outdoor art exhibition featuring 20 artists on 20 billboards throughout the five boroughs of NYC which is now open for public viewing. ![]() ![]() Marilyn Minter, “JUSTICE NOW” Location: 11th Ave & W 45th St, Manhattan ![]()
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![]() Some of them I had read about in other volumes and frankly I found those ones run of the mill. The stories of the items were interesting. Since the stories are a bit short and full of facts it could have ended up dry and boring but the narrator managed to bring a lot of life and wit to the story. ![]() This audiobook was quite a quick journey, I think I got it finished in about a day and a half. Review: ***Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. But never before have the true stories of these infamous real-life items been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume. As a culture, we can’t seem to get enough of cursed objects. They’re cursed objects, and in order to unleash a wave of misfortune, all they need…is you. Their stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, campfire tales, books, and even chain emails. They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes around the world. Spanning decades and continents, subjects range from the opulent Hope Diamond to the humble Busy Stoop chair. Synopsis: An illustrated compendium that reveals the true stories behind the most infamous, creepy, and bizarre real-life cursed objects throughout history. ![]() Ockerīuy this book: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World’s Most Infamous Items by J.W. ![]() ![]() The delight in stories well told is as intrinsic to who we are as a species as toolmaking or song. The stories range from pensive cruises in sheltered waters to tales of endurance and high adventure and each one features an introduction from Jonathan Raban,whom The Guardian has called "the finest writer afloat since Conrad. ![]() The Sailor's Classics presents the best writing about the sea as observed from the perspective of a small boat under sail. It inspired the first solo around-the-world race and remains a timeless testament to the spirit of adventure. Gipsy Moth Circles the World was an international best-seller when it appeared in 1967. But when the old man returned in his 53-foot ketch Gypsy Moth IV nine months later,he had made history's fastest circumnavigation. ![]() When 65-year-old Francis Chichester set sail on his solitary,eastward journey around the world in 1966,many believed he wouldn't return alive. ![]() ![]() ![]() After her discovery, Josee begins to see malevolent beings that have evil intentions toward her parents. When she travels to their Oregon home to find out why her parents abandoned her, Josee chances upon a container that holds a deadly poison which not only kills the body but also destroys a person's soul. The main character, Josee Walker, is a twenty-three-year-old artist whose rich parents gave her up for adoption years before. His debut work, Dark to Mortal Eyes, is a supernatural thriller. SIDELIGHTS: A former youth pastor who as a child spent time in eastern Europe with his missionary parents, Eric Wilson experimented with various jobs before becoming an author of novels with Christian themes. Has worked as a warehouse manager, cabinet maker, youth pastor, and espresso shop owner.ĭark to Mortal Eyes (novel), WaterBrook Press ( Colorado Springs, CO), 2004.Įxpiration Date (novel), WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO), 2005. ![]() ![]() Agent-c/o Author Mail, WaterBrook Press, 2375 Telstar Dr., Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1043.ĬAREER: Author and book reviewer. Education: Attended college.ĪDDRESSES: Home-Nashville, TN. ![]() ![]() ![]() Treleaven is an educator and psychotherapist whose work focuses on the intersection of trauma, mindfulness, and social justice. This episode will be relevant to those who ask themselves ‘Why doesn’t meditation work for me?’ and are interested to learn strategies for making it work.ĭavid A. In our interview, he explains why mindfulness practice must be adapted based on individuals’ unique trauma histories, and we discuss effective ways to do so. ![]() Treleaven in his new book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing (Norton, 2018). Why is that? And does that mean survivors of trauma should not practice it? Is there a safe way to do so? These are some of the urgent questions addressed by my guest David A. But for people who have endured trauma, meditation can backfire, resulting in more rather than less suffering. Mindfulness meditation has become the mental health practice du jour, and rightfully so, given all of its benefits: greater presence, clarity and calm. ![]() ![]() ![]() At least, that’s the unchallenged tale carried down from generation to generation. Paranoid, ruthless, and utterly mad, Elsabet’s mistrust led to the senseless slaying of three entire houses of innocent people. This cautionary practice started long ago, with Queen Elsabet–the legendary, and last, oracle queen–whose reign was tinged with blood and horror. ![]() If an oracle queen is born, however, one with the gift of sight, she’s immediately drowned, extinguishing her chance at ever taking the throne. ![]() Triplet queens born on the island of Fennbirn can be many things: Elementals. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series introduces readers to the Oracle Queen in this riveting prequel e-novella. You can read this before The Oracle Queen (Three Dark Crowns #0.1) PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom. Here is a quick description and cover image of book The Oracle Queen (Three Dark Crowns #0.1) written by Kendare Blake which was published in. Brief Summary of Book: The Oracle Queen (Three Dark Crowns #0.1) by Kendare Blake ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() as Lions in the Woodshed), 1954 The Wonderful Wellington Boots, 1955 Anna Sewell and Black Beauty, 1956 Acorns and Aerials, 1956 Bright High Flyer, 1957 Tip and Run, 1958 Homer Goes to Stratford, 1958 The Magic Seashell, 1959 The Birds of Thimblepins, 1960 Homer in Orbit, 1961 Into the Castle. as Homer the Tortoise), 1949 Four Farthings and a Thimble, 1950 A Castle and Sixpence, 1951 Benbow and the Angels, 1952 The Family That Grew and Grew, 1952 Treasure Trove, 1952 Homer Sees the Queen, 1953 The Young Magicians, 1954 Lions in the Potting Shed (in U.S. Margaret Joyce Blake's Publications: The Fighting Cocks, 1949 Nonsense Said the Tortoise (in U.S. ![]() ![]() Um, hello, this was my first book by Becky Chambers and I absolutely loved it? Who knew that a monk and a robot could make me weepy? Who knew that their friendship could be a soothing balm for my tired soul? It only took one chapter for me to love Sibling Dex and my love for Mosscap was pretty much immediate from the instant it comes rushing out of the woods at the most awkward of moments. I followed along with parts of the book with the audio, which I would also recommend, and I have a feeling I’ll return to this book often when I’m craving a comforting read. The characters rapidly grew on me and the story was a soothing read that asked questions that really hit a mark with me. TL DR: It took no more than one chapter for me to realise just how much I would enjoy this book. ![]() I’m so glad that I finally read my first Becky Chambers book because the hype is real, friends! ![]() I asked Jess Jessticulates to buddy read this with me so I would actually pick this book up. ![]() ![]() Meg Rosoff has written an impressive novel about war, survival and teenage love. The beautiful life alone on the farm is over and Daisy faces a whole new challenge trying to survive war and the resulting starvation, and finding Edmond again. Daisy and her youngest cousin, Piper, are sent West, whereas the others, including Daisy's lover, Edmond, are brought to a place in the East. Finally the army arrives at their doorstep and the children are sent away. ![]() ![]() Daisy's aunt is stranded in Oslo, as all the airports are closed, so the children are still left alone. It simply seems like a distant event without any major consequences for them.īut that soon changes, and they find themselves in the middle of it. At first Daisy and her cousins are unconcerned about the war. ![]() There are terrorist attacks all over the planet, bombs explode in cities, water supplies are poisoned and the United Kingdom is being occupied by an unknown enemy. Nobody knows who the enemy really is or what the motives are. ![]() |