Gwenda Bond You’ve heard of Shakespeare in the Park, but Shakespeare at the circus? That may be a new one. But that didn’t stop Gwenda Bond from using one of the bard’s most popular plays as one of the inspirations for her new novel, Girl on a Wire. Now she’s here to talk about how to achieve this precarious balancing act. //_.YORUBA.CULTURAL.INSTITUTE._\\ Apply for Summer Intensive Apply for One on One Tutorial Apply for Online Course Stocking Stuffers This collection of mini essays is by, for and about geeks. Written by science types and self-described nerds, the book bridges the gap between intellectualism and pop culture, providing examples and quotes that each of the authors then reflects upon. Written by Stephen H. Segal Published by Quirk Books, 2011 Hardcover, 224 pages Includes some 200 of the most memorable and oft-cited quotes from movies, television, literature, games, science, the Internet and more Filled with beloved pearls of wisdom that have been painstakingly interpreted by a diverse team of hardcore, self-proclaimed geeks Amusing editorial footnotes at the bottom of each entry provide fun facts about all things geeky Author Stephen H. Segal is the Hugo Award-winning senior contributing editor to Weird Tales, the world's oldest fantasy/sci-fi/horror magazine.
Thousands Of These Bizarre Blue Animals Wash Up Along California Shores Monterey Bay is quite a spectacular sight right now, as parts are littered with thousands of electric blue, glass-like sea creatures that have been swept ashore by the wind. These bizarre cnidarians (a diverse phylum of animals including corals and jellyfish) are called Velella velella and they’re normally found floating on the surface of warm and temperate oceans. Beach goers are treading carefully along the coast, but they’re not dangerous and their sting isn’t harmful. Image credit: Velela, via Wikimedia Commons. These organisms have a flat, transparent float and an erect triangular sail that lets them take advantage of the wind. It’s not unusual for them to wash up along beaches in late spring/early summer after they bloom, but according to marine biologist Nancy Black they hadn’t been seen in the area for around 8 years.
Stocking Stuffers The "Dear Abby" of her generation, author Blanche Ebbut penned this marital guidebook on the eve of World War I. Although times have certainly changed, her advice is as relevant today as it was nearly 100 years ago. Written by Blanche Ebbutt A replica edition of the original book published by A&C Black in 1913 England Filled with hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, such as: "Don't interpret too literally the 'obey' of the Marriage Service; your husband has no right to control your individuality."
Don'ts for Husbands The "Dear Abby" of her generation, author Blanche Ebbut penned this marital guidebook on the eve of World War I. Although times have certainly changed, her advice is as relevant today as it was nearly 100 years ago. Written by Blanche Ebbutt A replica edition of the original book published by A&C Black in 1913 England Filled with hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage such as: "Don't increase the work of the house by leaving all your things lying about in different places; if you are not tidy by nature, at least be thoughtful." Offers tips on achieving marital bliss, covering everything from jealousy to financial matters Published by A&C Black, 2010 Hardcover, 80 pages
From the Library of Anne Rice Powell's Books is honored to offer a collection of books from the personal library of legendary author Anne Rice. Included in the collection are editions signed or annotated by Ms. Rice, and many have her library markings on the spines. The collection showcases her love of literature and writing and reveals a true intellectual curiosity — classical philosophy, the Brontës, biblical archaeology, and Louisiana history are just a few of the subject areas represented. We'll be adding more books to these aisles over the next several weeks, so check back often. And read about specific treasures from the collection on our blog. City_Collection_fabrics_from_The_City_Quilter: City Quilter Online 2013 is the 100th Anniversary of Grand Central, one of the most famous and beautiful buildings in the World. Naturally, we felt this called for fabrics to help celebrate! Consequently, we developed "Grand Central" and a complement, "GCT Constellations," both in two colorways, beige and GCT-ceiling aqua.
UVC Light Sanitizer Wand Same technology used in hospitals! While hand-washing with soap and water are recommended to help stop the spread of colds and flu, what about those items you come into contact with daily? Telephones, keyboards, computer mice - all everyday items that viruses and bacteria like to call home. Journals are now saying that antibacterial wipes and gels can do more harm than good - so what can you do to keep you and your family safe? MFA Product Development has come out with a personal UV-C Light Sanitizer Wand. This is the same UV-C technology used in hospitals, which has been certified to be effective against many harmful bacteria and viruses.