Author: Wendy E. Simmons Publisher: Rosetta Books ISBN: 0795347227 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 245
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“You remember Eat, Pray, Love and Under the Tuscan Sun? Yeah, this really isn’t like those. It’s better” (San Francisco Chronicle). Most people want out of North Korea. Wendy Simmons wanted in. In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth, Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as it’s never been seen before. Even though it’s the scariest place on Earth, somehow Wendy forgot to check her sense of humor at the border. But Wendy’s initial amusement and bewilderment soon turned to frustration and growing paranoia. Before long, she learned the essential conundrum of “tourism” in North Korea: Travel is truly a love affair. But, just like love, it’s a two-way street. And North Korea deprives you of all this. They want you to fall in love with the singular vision of the country they’re willing to show you and nothing more. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud essays and ninety-two never-before-published color photographs of North Korea, Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. Along the way, she bares all while undergoing an inner journey as convoluted as the country itself. “Much of the humor and poignancy comes from the absurdity of a fun-loving free spirit taking a vacation that’s more rigidly scripted and controlled than a presidential motorcade . . . Simmons’ photos—including an eerie image of a classroom full of schoolgirls playing accordions—further illustrate the bizarre nature of a country that, whether for good or bad, has been carefully controlled for generations.” —San Francisco Chronicle “An irresistible read . . . A rare and fascinating look at the tourist’s North Korea in a work that is humorous, appalling, and very sad. A highly recommended and revealing glimpse into a secretive land.” —Library Journal
Author: Ione Skye Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR) ISBN: 1466870079 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Whenever Ruth and Sammy visit their grandparents, they get to brush up on their Yiddish. This Jewish language, a blend of German and Hebrew, is full of words that are fun to say: words like shvitz (sweat), feh! ("It stinks!"), and schmaltz (fat). Ruth and Sammy look forward to spending time with relatives. As Ruth would say, until they arrive at their grandparent's house, they are on shpilkes (pins and needles)! Actress Ione Skye drew upon her childhood experiences in this story of family ties, cultural exploration, and adventures under the sunshine.
Author: Sara Whitney Publisher: LoveSpark Press ISBN: 1953565115 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 123
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Our one-night stand was a disaster. Now we're stuck together on a cross-country trek to make it home for Christmas. My night with the sexy bartender was mind-blowingly hot—until it all went spectacularly wrong. But at least we'll never see each other again, right? Wrong. So very wrong. When a blizzard shuts down all air travel, guess who ends up fighting with me over the last rental car on the lot? Looks like we’re in for the world's most awkward road trip to make it home in time for Christmas. But the more time we spend together in this shoebox-sized car, the more I start to think my first instinct was right: this girl could be the one. And I'm going to convince her of that, even if it takes a holiday miracle. My Holiday Hookup Road Trip is a hot standalone Christmas novella that's sweet as a candy cane and spicy as fireball whiskey in your hot chocolate. Treat yourself to a laugh-out-loud romance this holiday!
Author: Ryan Holiday Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0735211744 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 418
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From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller. Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.
Author: Danielle Novack Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0545235154 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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When Sam's classmates talk about which winter holiday each one celebrates, he gets embarrassed because his family enjoys both Christmas and Hanukkah.
Author: Karen Jean Matsko Hood Publisher: Whispering Pine Press International, Inc. ISBN: 159649932X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 198
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This is the fifth scrapbook in the series and is especially designed for children to help them to remember their unique and joyful adventures through life. Scrapbooking provides an outlet of expression that may not be available in any other form. Families get involved and show their children how much they love them by helping them fill in the pages of this book to preserve family memories. When I was young, I had a baby book. My Holiday Memories Scrapbook for Kids by author Karen Jean Matsko Hood is a wonderful way to document enjoyable past and present experiences, a storehouse of unique recollections, as family’s journey through their lives. You will share many pleasant memories with your child browsing together through this special scrapbook as they grow and mature through their individual times and accomplishments. Encourage your child to record moments, holidays, and special family events, with written thoughts and their own hand drawn pictures, as well as photographs, along the way. So often, we lose some parts of our child’s events because of no singular place to keep them. Here is the answer to that situation, in this memorable scrapbook. You will want one for each of your children so they can protect their personal holiday memories.
Author: Chris Higgins Publisher: Hodder Children's Books ISBN: 1444912100 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 76
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It's the summer holidays and the Butterfield family is going away to Cornwall. As usual, Mattie has plenty to worry about. What if she loses the luggage she's been put in charge of? What if someone falls over a cliff? And worst of all ... what if they've forgotten someone?
Author: Karen Jean Matsko Hood Publisher: Whispering Pine Press International, Inc. ISBN: 1592107559 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 174
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This is a great way for a child to write about the loving family or families that they have shared a part of their life with. This journal is stuffed full of pages to write about this special time shared with loved ones. It also makes a great gift for a child. We hope you enjoy this journal published by Whispering Pine Press International, Inc. Enjoy reading, learning, and writing ideas. We are working to provide your child with quality learning opportunities. We hope you enjoy spending time with your child, so you can help them be the best that they can be. My Holiday Memories, A Daily Journal makes a thoughtful and unique gift. Please give us feedback or any questions or suggestions that you may have.
Author: Karen Jean Matsko Hood Publisher: Whispering Pine Press International, Inc. ISBN: 1594348308 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 152
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This scrapbook is especially designed for children to help them to remember their unique and sometimes complicated journeys through life. Scrapbooking provides an outlet of expression that may not be available in any other form. Families get involved and show their children how much they love them by helping them fill in the pages of this book. Author Karen Jean Matsko Hood has written My Holiday Memory Scrapbook for Foster Kids to keep those special memories, reflections, and thoughts in a safe place for your child. Help them fill it with photographs, memoirs, stickers, and awards to complete the book of memories that will be treasured for life. As they grow and add more to their scrapbook, you, along with the rest of the family, will spend hours browsing through the scrapbook and remembering all of those special times together.
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