Gianluigi di Napoli gives the famous Medrano family circus a great entrance on the stage of his remarkable black-and- white photography, drawing us into the enchanting spot-lit world of the big top, full of the beauty and movement of the animals and the concentration of the artists. He invites us to take a look behind the scenes, at the hard work of rehearsal and the everyday life of the circus family. He shows us the emotions and human aspects of the life behind the glittering circus show. As the photographer himself says, "I wanted to capture the moment of preparation when the artiste is waiting to make an entrance and triumphally present his skills -- the moment when the body already has a rush of adrenaline, the lights are up, but the artiste is still standing in the dust". Di Napoli is a photographer of the highest order. Fascinating by the circus, he has managed to combine his formal strength and aesthetic eye with his sense of atmosphere and emotion. Among his images of sensuality and movement and his quiet portraits full of beauty, all the magic of the extraordinary circus world opens up before our eyes. A must for circus-lovers and sure to convert those who aren't yet.
About the Book This book is an inside view and a passenger=seat to a ride through the life of a young man, rollin’ through a life of sex, drugs, violence and money in one of the coolest cities in the nation..., How he treated, trained and managed his women, and what bonded them to him. It explores the relationships between other players in the game, and the street culture that made very rich men of some, and brought death and destruction to others. This book is Real – it’s Raw, and it may change the way you see the world. About the Author Super Dave was born and raised in the south side of the cold streets of Chicago – an area called the Jeffry Manor – where pimpin’ was a common aspiration for a young man with the skills, heart and necessary equipment and temperament. He was a player before it was called pimpin’. David could have become anything he wanted to, given the opportunity, but opportunity was in very short supply where he came up. This is the true account of Super Dave – the Rise of a young King of the Streets in Chicago.
In this book, David Baily Harned makes a persuasive case for the significance of patience as an essential ingredient of the moral life. In a bold and invigorating manner, the author addresses contemporary existence--the lives of individuals, families, communities, and nations--and demonstrates how the Christian vision informs our efforts to live in a chaotic and violent world as faithful, hopeful, loving children of God. This essay in theological ethics is rooted in classic texts: the Old and New Testaments, as well as the writings of Augustine, Gregory I, Thomas Aquinas, Thomas a Kempis, John Calvin, Soren Kierkegaard, and W. H. Vanstone. In graceful prose and through careful analysis, David Harned both inspires and instructs. This new edition also includes an afterword by one of his former students who explores the value of this study by applying its insights to the life and leadership of George Washington.
Hal David: His Magic Moments: There is Always Something There to Remind Me by Eunice David Eunice and Hal David’s love for each other was legendary. For the first time, Eunice recounts her exciting life as the wife of one of the world’s most renowned lyricists. Memorable anecdotes include how Hal came to write some of his most iconic songs, such as the Academy Award-winning “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “What the World Needs Now is Love,” “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before,” and “The Four Winds and the Seven Seas.” All set within the span of their world-wide travels and historic events, this novel covers their magical twenty-five years of marriage, which all began with a simple game of tennis.
(Special interlude) Johnny: Whats good Dave are we going to write the follow up book or what man you know I got S#!T to do man? Dave: Johnny man I guess we could start writing on that but people need to get word about this book first! Oh Johnny whats up with cursing on our interlude? Johnny: Man where is my pistol I'm tired of explaining myself to you. Dave: I am saying you do it in the book and on myspace and you harass all the women on there. Johnny: I will do what the F^*K I want to do. Nobody dont tell me what the hell to do! Dave: Ok man this is getting long lets just stop right here. Johnny: I will stop talking when I feel like it. Dave: Are you done. Johnny: Yeah Im done now! Buy damn book!!!
It will come as no surprise to pastors and their families that the vocation of a minister involves stress. In fact, it involves a great deal of stress. Unfortunately, when many pastors encounter stress they tend to hunker down in the hopes of just surviving. All too frequently the stressful situations that have not been dealt with continue to build up, and the result is fatigue and burnout. In Wind and Whirlwind, Dr. David Moffett-Moore presents a better way. He has survived the whirlwind in his own ministry, and more importantly, with the help of many others he has learned to turn the stress into an opportunity for growth, both for himself and for the congregations he serves. In a series of 16 short chapters, he will help you identify the sources of stress, discover ways to manage it spiritually and emotionally, and point you to spiritual disciplines and practices that will help make you a better person and bring success to your ministry. While the chapters are short, they do not present easy, trite answers to complex problems. Rather, they will help you strengthen yourself, so you can discern the way God is working in your life and ministry. Each chapter presents topics for meditation and questions for discussion. It is designed to be used by clergy peer groups.
Once an eagerly awaited spectacle, the traveling circus--that miracle of red wagons, trumpeting elephants and spangled trapeze artists that slipped into town at dawn and disappeared by midnight--has all but vanished from the American landscape. This work explores circus history from 1793 to the present and addresses the forces of modern culture (such as the popularity of Cirque du Soleil, and pressure from the animal rights movement) that are pushing big top shows toward what the author calls "circus ballet." Numerous photographs and in-depth interviews conducted with show owners, performers and directors enrich the narrative. Overall, the book reveals a sobering contrast between circuses of yesterday and today, even as it honors the outstanding performers who created, and have sustained, the enduring appeal of the circus.
I think the key is to trust God as He can keep tract of children better that parents or anyone else. Teach them to know God and I believe everything will work out for good. Every rascal I have ever known has the same answers when they get old and grow up and look back at their life and laugh knowing someone was always looking out for them.
In this richly illustrated book, readers will for the first time experience the diaries David Sedaris has kept for nearly 40 years in the elaborate, three-dimensional, collaged style of the originals. A celebration of the unexpected in the everyday, the beautiful and the grotesque, this visual compendium offers unique insight into the author's view of the world and stands as a striking and collectible volume in itself. Compiled and edited by Sedaris's longtime friend Jeffrey Jenkins, and including interactive components, postcards, and never-before-seen photos and artwork, this is a necessary addition to any Sedaris collection, and will enthrall the author's fans for many years to come."--Amazon.com.
Dave Thomas uses commonsense language and lively anecdotes to reveal the secrets behind his success, as he tells the story of his fascinating life from an adopted child to the head of the three-billion-dollar Wendy's empire. "Sound advice for any entrepreneur or business manager".--Chicago Tribune.
The hardships inflicted from others bringing affliction, damage, loss...hurt, causes the response to be " battle " ready, or to " lock up " the . . .heart in the soul for safety. It is hard for many to receive no compensation, see no justice, causing the move to be ready to judge and condemn. But wait..., there is ' One ' who declared that ...He will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace. No need for ' lion spirits ' to emerge in conquering, and ' lamb spirits ' to run and hide., many will see Justice in Glory as ... ' The Lion ' will emerge and make all successful ' Lambs '.
Clowns: In Conversation with Modern Masters is a groundbreaking collection of conversations with 20 of the greatest clowns on earth. In discussion with clown aficionados Ezra LeBank and David Bridel, these legends of comedy reveal the origins, inspirations, techniques, and philosophies that underpin their remarkable odysseys. Featuring incomparable artists, including Slava Polunin, Bill Irwin, David Shiner, Oleg Popov, Dimitri, Nola Rae, and many more, Clowns is a unique and definitive study on the art of clowning. In Clowns, these 20 master artists speak candidly about their first encounters with clowning and circus, the crucial decisions that carved out the foundations of their style, and the role of teachers and mentors who shaped their development. Follow the twists and turns that changed the direction of their art and careers, explore the role of failure and originality in their lives and performances, and examine the development and evolution of the signature routines that became each clown’s trademark. The discussions culminate in meditations on the role of clowning in the modern world, as these great practitioners share their perspectives on the mysterious, elusive art of the clown.
David Martin's vivid, elegant and absorbing prose offers surprising and often moving insights into his life, times and intellectual development. As Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the London School of Economics he gives a compelling behind-the-scenes account of the protests during the 1960s and 1970s. He also recounts the ups and downs of his leading role in championing the King James Bible and the Prayer Book in the 1980's. It will be a must read for the many people, both within and without the church, who have been influenced by his seminal writings.
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