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The Calif of Bagdad and his trusty vizier are turned into storks by an evil sorcerer, but with the help of a beautiful princess they reverse the enchantment. "An excellent example of Middle Eastern folklore, this makes good use of its Islamic setting in both story and art. . . . A worthy addition to folklore collections, and one that should fill a niche." -- Booklist ... Read more

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RICH ILLUSTRATIONS OF LONG AGO BAGHDAD
An adaptation of a Middle Eastern folk legend, The Enchanted Storks relates the story of a wicked vizier who dupes the Calif into buying snuff boxes that turn the Calif and othersinto storks.

Who or what will it take to release them from this spell?

A great joy to be found in this book is in the illustrations, intricately rich they bespeak a Baghdad of long ago. ... Read more

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This is Two-Eyes.

She has two wicked sisters.

They make fun of her for having only two eyes and wonder why she can't look normal like they do.

But Two-Eyes will show them.

She's got a fairy godmother, a magic goat, and a handsome knight to help her outsmart her terrible sisters and escape far, far away.

With a spirited text that's fun to read out loud and humorous illustrations, this retelling of a Brothers Grimm tale is sure to become a new folk classic. ... Read more

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One eye, two eyes, & three eyes
One of my very favorite fairy tales, One Eye, Two Eyes & Three Eyes has been adapted for younger children who might find the death of the goat in the original version, upsetting.Wonderful illustrations combined with the creative twist to the story makes very enjoyable reading. This tale can also be acted out by kids who love being dramatic.

A Good Fairy Tale
I'm an adult, and actually just read this tale recently for the first time, and wondered how in the heck I had missed out of this one when I was a kid. I had never heard of it. Well, I just read it to my young daughter, and we both loved it. It has most of the elements of a well written fairy tale: magic, tragic drama and love.

The story is about three sisters named: One Eye, Two Eyes and Three Eyes. One Eye only has one eye, Two Eyes has two like everybody else and Three Eyes has three. Because Two Eyes looks just like everybody else, she is discriminated against by her sisters who look different, and even by her mom. Two Eyes is taught a magic spell which helps make things better for her until her curious family discovered what was going on and put a stop to her using the spell. Two Eyes is then told by a helpful old lady how to grow a magical tree. This tree's fruit can only be plucked by Two Eyes, so her sisters' and mother's mean diligence doesn't pay off. In the end, Two Eyes is rescued from the evil clutches of her family by a knight, and the two of them live happily ever after in a castle. One day, Two Eyes' sisters come asking for help and Two Eyes' does nothing out of spite from the past, and she takes care of her sisters - a nice ending, with a good message.

Darien Summers, author of The Mischievous Hare, a children's book.

Great edition of my favorite fairy tale
Little One Eye, Two Eyes, and Three Eyes was always one of my favorite fairy tales when I was growing up, so seeing it in its own picture book was just heaven to me.

And this version lives up to the one I grew up with, too.

Little Two-Eyes is despised by her sisters for being "different" (in the version I grew up with, it was for being normal, which makes more sense, but being "different" makes for a funnier punch line in the end) by having two eyes instead of one or three like they do. (Weirdly, they're shown watching TV with odd-eyed people.)

So they treat her like the classic red-headed stepchild - leftovers and rags - until she cries and cries. You can work out the gist of the end now, I'm sure :)

Very funny, and neat illustrations.

Sick of Cinderella?
Just when you've read your kid Cinderella for the million zillionth time, along comes Aaron Shepard to the rescue with this retelling of a less well known but very fun fairy tale. Poor little Two-Eyes is the weird kid in her family since she has an even number of eyes; her older sisters One-Eyes and Three-Eyes are, of course, perfectly lovely by cultural standards in the neighborhood. Two-Eyes must dress in rags, do all the dirty work, and eat only leftovers--until the goat she tends turns out to be magic and starts giving her food to eat. When Two-Eyes seems well fed for a change, her suspicious sisters decide to spy on her. All I can say is that if you're going to put your sisters to sleep with a magic charm, be sure to count their eyes VERY carefully first! Artist Gary Clement has a lot of fun with this tale, throwing in anachronisms such as a microwave and a box of tissues. Did I mention the fairy godmother, the magic apple tree, and the handsome knight/prince? Let your two-eyed child take a look at this story! ... Read more

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The greatest cultural accomplishments in history have never been the result of the brainstorms of marketing men, corporate focus groups, or any homogenized methods; they have always happened organically. More often than not, these manifestations have been the result of a few like-minded people coming together to create something new and original for no other purpose than a common love of doing it. In the 1990s, a loose-knit group of American artists and creators, many just out of their teens, began their careers in just such a way. Influenced by the popular underground youth subcultures of the day, such as skateboarding, graffiti, street fashion, and independent music, artists like Shepard Fairey, Mark Gonzales, Spike Jonze, Margaret Kilgallen, Mike Mills, Barry McGee, Phil Frost, Chris Johanson, Harmony Korine, and Ed Templeton began to create art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Many had no formal training and almost no conception of the inner workings of the art world. They learned their crafts through practice, trial and error, and good old-fashioned innovation. Not since the Beat Generation have we seen a group of creative individuals with such a unified aesthetic sense and varied cultural facets. The world of art has been greatly affected by their accomplishments as have the worlds of fashion, music, literature, film, and, ironically, athletics. Beautiful Losers is a retrospective celebration of this spirit, with hundreds of artworks by over two dozen artists, from precursors like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Larry Clark, to more recent adherents Ryan McGinniss, KAWS, and Geoff McFetridge. Work in all conceivable mediums is included, plus reproductions of reams of ephemera. The accompanying essays are contributed by a half-dozen writers who have championed these beautiful losers from the start. This paperback reprint includes more pages, more images, an exhibition checklist, installation shots from a variety of exhibitions, and an interview with Beautiful Losers advocate, Agnes B.Edited by Aaron Rose and Christian Strike.Interview with Agnes B.Paperback, 8.5 x 11 in./288 pgs / 220 color and 200 b&w. ... Read more

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its good to be a loser
ok- this book is pretty brilliant... despite the fact that the artwork included is a catalogue of some of the most important, interesting and (previously- time will tell??) underground /fringe dwelling artists and contemporary contributors in the last 25 or so years and that in itself is reason enough to love this book, you would be CRAZY not to read the essays... they are insane- so brilliant and you are not even touching the surface of this book unless you read them..
if you have any interest in graf/ skating/ contempory artists / beautiful things / whats going downthen youll love beautiful losers and regret very badly that you didnt get to see the exhibition...like i am now.

Beautiful loosers Beautiful Book
If you like street and pop art... I kindly raccomend this book to you!

Peace and 420!

THE BOOK NEVER CAME.
I ordered this book from Amazon as a graduation gift and it says that it will ship in 1-4 weeks. BEWARE! I placed my order in mid-May and received a third delay notice today saying that it will not ship until mid-August. BOLLOCKS!! I finally canceled my order, as my "happy graduation" note is no longer applicable and my guy will likely be in school for the fall semester by the time the book actually arrives.

A Historicly important exhibition catalog with great essays.
Beautiful Losers exhibition is a document of an epoch centered on the twenty year history of street art and culture from the walls of urban landscapes across America to thewalls of the dopest west and east coast galleries. Really great essays. Read the one by McCormick, its especially good. Well printed and designed. Everything in this book is imperative to know about if you are an artist, especially young artists in their formative years.

Great pictures, great read
Its definately worth $25.17, or whatever price theyve stuck on it by now. Its includes pictures of, and interesting stories about a few of the Beautiful Losers aswell as full pages of artwork (in color). Its no picture book either, in addition to the stories, its got the histories of various subcultures that influenced the artists (skateboarding, graffiti, etc.) So it'll keep you busy for a minute. ... Read more

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Taking from the rich and giving to the poor, Robin Hood and loyal followers fight for the oppressed against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

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This digital document, covering the life and work of Aaron Shepard, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 845 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

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In this clever retelling of a favorite folktale, handsome and stubborn Leif goes to work for the ugly troll. Soon he ventures into the troll's forbidden kitchen and discovers the delightful Master Maid. As they fall in love, Master Maid helps Leif to fulfill the troll's impossible commands--and to avoid the stewpot as well. Full color. ... Read more

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This was a fun story to read,with nice Illistrations to my grand daughter! She is Korean and on my side Norwegian! I wanted to read her tale from both cultures to honor her heritage! The book came on time and in good condition!

Quality figures and a good story with a moral
This Norwegian folk tale is about a giant troll who keeps a lovely maid as a prisoner. Leif, a headstrong young boy, goes to work for the troll against his father's wishes. His first day on the job, he is told not to go in the house, and he is threatened with death if he does. Of course, once the troll has left, he enters the house and talks to the maid. She tells him the magical way to solve his task of the day, for otherwise it is impossible.
At first he does not believe her and soon discovers that she was right. For several days, after the troll gives him his daily job and then leaves, Leif goes and visits the maid, who tells him the magical way to do the task. But, being Leif, he has to try to do it his way and fail before doing it as the maid suggested. On the last day, Leif is to be chopped up into pieces for a stew, but he and the maid saddle horses and run away. The troll follows, but the maid uses some spells to stop him and they eventually escape and are married. When the minister asks the maid if she will love, honor and obey Leif, he emphatically states that he should obey her.
Folk tales generally have a purpose and for this one, it is, "pay attention to those who know things." Leif is unwilling to take the advice of people who know better and it creates problems for him. Finally, at the end, he has learned his lesson and vows to obey the maid. The illustrations are excellent, so the combination of quality figures and a good story with a happy ending combine to make this an excellent book for children.
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The decision to self-publish can be a difficult one. Self-Publishing with Amazon's CreateSpace: A Resource Guide for the Author Considering Self-Publishing can answer many questions for an author. For the questions it does not answer, it will point the direction to where the answer can be found. Version 2.0 includes information about the new author services now offered CreateSpace. ... Read more

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Read this book if your considering using CreateSpace
I was debating whether or not to use CreateSpace to publish a book and found this book.VERY helpful if you want to read all you can about how it all works, what the books look like, the quality and how to upload and get the most bang for your buck using CreateSpace.It was very helpful to me and I did end up using CreateSpace and am very happy with the results.This book shared information I otherwise would not have known that was very helpful and instrumental through the publishing process.

Very Helpful Book!
I teach and coach for a living and computers are not my always my best friend. Given that using CreateSpace requires being able to use the computer - no human to help you through the process - this book was very helpful. The author has used CreateSpace many times and guides you through the process with clear directions.

I bought the book just for the directions and was surprised to find a great deal of information about self-publishing and different sources for information about self-publishing, marketing books, etc, as well as other information that authors who are going to self-publish will find helpful. This part of the book saved me a lot of time researching answers to other questions I had about self-publishing.

If I were going to publish through CreateSpace, this would be my guide
This book is a nice, easy to read, quick step by step guide to walk you through the CreateSpace process. Mr Sivils took a no-nonsense writing approach with a light attitude very similar to the writing approach in author Aaron Sheppard's books such as "Aiming at Amazon". Being a stickler for detail, I wished the interior design was a bit prettier, and more concise, but that's totally beside the point because most people buying this book will want it for the information.

I've recently read other books and tips on using CreateSpace and I would choose this book over any other I've read so far. If you are going to publish through CreateSpace, get a guide like this one to help you through the process.

A Helpful Guide To Using CreateSpace!
This book is written in clear, concise language.I was able to follow the steps in using CreateSpace's procedures with ease.The book is more than just a step-by-step guide for using CreateSpace.It has information that any author interested in self-publishing will find helpful. The author has sections of the book that are resource guides that will steer the reader in the right direction to find information about self-publishing.It also includes an overview of the new, I think they are new, services offered by CreateSpace.The best feature of this book is that it is a time saver. ... Read more

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Beautiful to look at but hard to use. That's the reputation of cookie molds. But should it be?

In this groundbreaking book, Anne L. Watson restores cookie molds to an honored place in the baker's kitchen by revealing long-lost secrets of their use. With Anne's techniques and recipes, tasty cookies with lovely, detailed designs will literally fall from the mold into your hand.

Learn how to make traditional molded cookies like speculaas, springerle, and shortbread, as well as modern ones like White Chocolate Lime Cookies and Orange Blossom Wedding Cookies. Learn the tricks of sandwich cookies, layer cookies, chocolate backing, and exhibition cookies. And learn about the molds themselves -- the many kinds, their history, the best places to find them, how to treat them, what makes a good one, and which to avoid entirely.

With nearly two dozen recipes and almost a hundred photos, "Baking with Cookie Molds" will quickly have you making cookies that both amaze and delight.

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Anne L. Watson is the author of the bestselling "Smart Soapmaking" and its companion book, "Milk Soapmaking", as well as several novels. In a previous career, she was a historic preservation architecture consultant. Anne lives with her husband and photographer, Aaron Shepard, in Friday Harbor, Washington.

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"Cookie molds are lovely to admire but often end up as part of your kitchen decor rather than as a baking tool. "Baking with Cookie Molds" will inspire you to use those molds as they were intended -- to create strikingly beautiful cookies -- and shows that those cookies can be delicious as well! Detailed instructions and photographs make it feel like the author is right there in your kitchen, baking alongside you and guiding you through each step." -- Christina Banner, author, "How to Build a Gingerbread House"

"Friendly, warm, and inviting." -- Ken Hamilton, The Springerle Baker

"A 'honey' of a collection of old and new secrets for shaping edible-art cookies -- with less effort and more success. Will do much to keep this tradition alive!" -- Gene Wilson, HOBI Cookie Molds

"A must read for novice and avid bakers! Anne's story and vast knowledge of cookie molds keeps you entertained from beginning to end." -- Karen Giamalva, President and CEO, www.LetsBakeCookies.com

"Well done! . . . An impressive book for all of us to treasure." -- Kyna Campbell, MyCookieMold.com

"A comprehensive guide with a selection of recipes along with detailed, step-by-step instructions. If you don't have a treasured family recipe for molded cookies and want to experience their beauty, you won't go wrong with this book." -- Connie Meisinger, House on the Hill Cookie Molds

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Finally a How To Cookie Mold Book!
I love this useful book, and have been waiting for some great instructions on how to use my cookie molds for years. The stories and recipes are wonderful, and all the details are really helpful. I couldn't put it down. It's like having an experienced baker there to walk you through the process.
I will be using this book for years to come, and now I can bake some edible, delicious AND beautiful Christmas gifts without fear.

Great "how to" sprinkled with the history of cookie molds!
This book is probably the only one you'll find on the topic written in English.The photographs will be especially helpful for novice cookie mold bakers.I wish this book was available last year when I was trying to teach myself how to make springerle.The history of the cookie mold adds a nice sprinkle of information in between recipes and "how to" information. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from American Journalism Review, published by University of Maryland on December 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1933 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A High-Profile Debut: Aaron Brown had barely started at CNN when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center. He's been a constant on-air presence ever since as the news network's lead anchor.(Interview)
Author: Alicia C. Shepard
Publication: American Journalism Review (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2001
Publisher: University of Maryland
Volume: 23Issue: 10Page: 49(3)

Article Type: Interview

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For children in grades 2nd - 6th Grade. Includes character roles written at Playbooks Reading Stages 2-4. Story Synopsis: In this Native American Indian folktale, Little Scarface must endure the taunting and cruelty of her beautiful, yet selfish, older sister. The other members of her tribe tease her and believe she is ugly and clumsy. But Little Scarface knows there is more to her than most can see. In a tale of compassion, honesty, and discovery, she is determined to take her turn to visit the Hidden One in the hopes of becoming his bride. If beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder, will the hidden beauty inside of her win his heart, or will her sister get there first? Find out in this twist of a Cinderella tale. ... Read more