![]() ![]() ) Read More: 6 Historically Haunted Westchester Locations ![]() (Hence the nickname of the storied NYC NBA franchise. ![]() If this were not influence enough, the word “knickerbocker ” - a denizen of New York City - also springs from Irving’s pen. His literary output has long been a part of the American vernacular, yet the actual source of these writings - the author himself - has basically fallen into obscurity. Largely forgotten today, Washington Irving has an odd historical legacy. Likewise is the famously tall and gaunt Ichabod Crane (“one might have mistaken him for … some scarecrow eloped from a cornfield”), scared out of his wits in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by the terrifying, blood-curdling sight of the Headless Horseman.Īs rooted in folklore as “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” are, they are not, in fact, popular legends and myths that sprang up during the early years of the United States - they are works of fiction penned by Washington Irving. The tale of Rip Van Winkle, the man who famously fell asleep for years and years and awoke to a changed, unfamiliar world, is about as familiar as it gets when it comes to American folklore. The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane (1858) by John Quidor | Google Art Project Largely forgotten today, Washington Irving has an odd historical legacy that dips deep into the families and lands of Westchester County. ![]()
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5/13/2023 0 Comments Marshmallow newberry![]() ![]() Then label the body parts of the bunny by using the pencil to draw a line from each word to the matching bunny body part. Bunny Parts: Learn fun and interesting facts about a rabbit’s body parts.The hugging cat can also wrap around your planter for an adorable decoration. Use the included carrot seeds, soil, and planter to grow your own carrots. Grow a Carrot: Bunnies love to eat carrots. ![]() The bank will make a beautiful addition to a child’s room and a great place to save money! Bunny Bank: Use the paints to decorate the cute and functional bunny bank.Story Retelling: Use your hugging cat and bunny to represent the characters Oliver and Marshmallow and act out the events from the story.Read along Bookmark: Use to assist with reading comprehension.The book Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry, which is a heartwarming story about a friendship between a cat and a bunny.In this kit you will find over 10 STEAM activities inspired by the story: This kit features the award winning book Marshmallow by Clare Turlay Newberry. ![]() 5/13/2023 0 Comments Drama by raina telgemeier![]() ![]() *"With the clear, stylish art, the strongly appealing characters and just the right pinch of drama, this book will undoubtedly make readers stand up and cheer." - Kirkus, starred review Telgemeier's manga-infused art has some moments of heartache, but the generally cheerful and affirming story should be eagerly devoured by her many fans." - Publishers Weekly, starred review *"The author follows up her award-winning graphic novel Smile with another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school, sweetly capturing all the drama swirling around the school production. If this is what the youth of America are into, the kids are all right." - The New York Times Book Review The better Telgemeier's books sell, the less hand-wringing to do over the next generation. ![]() While capable of boy craziness, they concentrate on friendship and creative fulfillment. "Telgemeier draws up-by-their-book-bags characters who value hard work and seize a chance that has nothing to do with looks or even with love. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Linda Ignês by Rocha Martins![]() ![]() ![]() Vreeland later launched groundbreaking costume exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and she accomplished all that after a childhood filled with pain, insecurity and a mother who called her ugly. She spent more than 20 years at Harper's Bazaar before taking the helm of American Vogue. Coming up, a discussion about why fashion is so important for many African-American men.īut first, a look at a woman who helped shape American fashion, icon Diana Vreeland. Over the next few minutes, we'll focus on the unique history of American fashion. Despite challenging economic times, many of us will dress up for New Year's Eve. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I’m just slapping my head so hard! Why the hell did I wait too long to jump into this MARVELOUS JOURNEY! I’m telling you my friends: this is the BEST ABBY JIMENEZ BOOK! Absolutely her best work! The New York Times bestselling author of Life's Too Short delivers a refreshingly modern fairy tale perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Emily Henry. With so many differences between them, how can Alexis possibly choose between her world and his? Yet letting their relationship become anything more than a short-term fling would mean turning her back on her family and giving up the opportunity to help thousands of people.īringing Daniel into her world is impossible, and yet she can’t just give up the joy she’s found with him either. And every minute she spends with Daniel and the tight-knit town where he lives, she’s discovering just what’s really important. She’s fine with being a “mere” ER doctor. ![]() While her ultra-wealthy parents want her to carry on the family legacy of world-renowned surgeons, Alexis doesn’t need glory or fame. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come-the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments The fry chronicles by stephen fry![]() ![]() Leo has developed a machine that enables the past to be viewed-but it is of no practical use as the image is not resolvable into details. However, it is later revealed that Leo was born Axil Bauer, the son of Dietrich Bauer, a Nazi doctor at Auschwitz who – when the Nazi defeat became certain – gave his son the identity of a Jewish doctor that he murdered. Michael assumes this is due to his Jewish heritage. ![]() He meets Professor Leo Zuckerman, a physicist who has a strong personal interest in Hitler, the rise of Nazism and the Holocaust. ![]() The story is told in first person by Michael "Puppy" Young, a young history student at Cambridge University on the verge of completing his doctoral thesis on the early life of Adolf Hitler and his mother. The book won the Sidewise Award for Alternate History. While most of the book is written in standard prose, a couple of chapters are written in the format of a screenplay. Its plot involves the creation of an alternative historical timeline in which Adolf Hitler never existed. Making History (1996) is the third novel by Stephen Fry. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Outlaw empire nicholas eames![]() ![]() ![]() Fantasy junkies will devour with relish."- Guardian (UK) on Spellslinger "A bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles, lots of magic and some great characters. "An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut."- Kirkus on Spellslinger "Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read"- Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series on Spellslinger "A fast, fun, often funny fantasy series"- B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog Sebastien de Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and twists you didn't see coming-and this series has it all."- Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Spellslinger Spellslinger is the start of something truly special. "Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas"- New Statesman (UK) on Spellslinger ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Christine mangan books![]() ![]() Pulling the cowl of her houndstooth wool overcoat tightly to her neck, in what she was forced to concede was a failing attempt to keep out the impending cold and drizzle, she had made her way determinedly toward the fish market-her heels clicking against the rain-splattered cobblestones, dodging the crowds of tourists winding their cameras with spools of film to capture the city’s infamous candelabras, and their accompanying tour guides, wooden paddles held high into the air-all the while cursing the friend who was supposed to have been walking alongside her in this miserable weather. ![]() Just moments earlier, Frances, or Frankie, as she was known to the small set of people she had called friends over the years, had been walking alongside the Grand Canal, concerned with nothing more than her aching feet crying out for a vaporetto. ![]() She was on her way to the Rialto market, hoping to buy some vongole from one of the local fishmongers, despite the fact that it was October and therefore not really the season for them, when she felt someone grab her by the wrist. ![]() ![]() ![]() For a white author to draw inspiration from other cultures by incorporating harmful stereotypes that misrepresent their people in the media was extremely offensive. The opening was horribly laden with stereotypes. There were so many place names that I needed a map to navigate myself through the story, but of course the book didn’t have one.ĭespite being a NYT bestseller, a Goodreads Choice winner, and having multiple raving reviews, this novel has been criticised too and perhaps reading about the problematic aspects beforehand made me more critical than usual. I just couldn’t grasp the sort of place Miraji was, apart from the fact that it was a desert since this was mentioned in at least every chapter. A cross between the Wild West and Middle East, the world was complex, confusing and badly built. Rebel Of The Sands was one of those books that everybody loved but I hated. The Sultan’s army is on the rise and Amani is soon caught at the heart of a fearless rebellion… Then a foreigner with no name turns up, and with him she has the chance to run.īut the desert plains are full of dangerous magic. 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