More than 200 beautiful color photos showcase the breadth and diversity of Buffalo's embarrassment of riches from the vast expanse of parks and gardens, architectural treasures, and the arts and cultural scene, to its proud past and positively brilliant future. It's a visual celebration of the waterfront, colleges, fairs and festivals, and the amazing spirit of our neighborhoods.The Fine Art of Capturing Buffalo is the perfect gift for family, friends, clients, co-workers, and potential employees.
The Hurt Before the Fall is a collection of poetry and prose about love and loss, sharing detail on the positive and negative aspects of these experiences. The poems in this book offer the reader a new viewpoint and way of looking at feelings that the majority of people have experienced already in their life.This book has different themes throughout that hit different places of your heart. They reach into your heart to poke at different wounds, not to open them, but to show you what you've gone through and how you can use those wounds to teach yourself how to heal in the future.
Hairspray is the 2003 Tony Award winner for Best Musical! Based on filmmaker John Waters' affectionately subversive homage to his Baltimore youth, Hairspray takes place in 1962. Chubby Tracy Turnblad (Marissa Jaret Winokur, 2003 Tony winner for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical) is transformed into a teen celebrity on a local TV dance program. With her irresistible stage mother (Harvey Fierstein, 2003 Tony winner for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical) at her side, she attempts to win the heart of the local heartthrob and integrate "The Corny Collins Show" at the same time.
Doing History bridges the gap between the way history is studied in school or as represented in the media and the way it is studied at university level. History as an academic discipline has dramatically changed in recent decades and has been enhanced by ideas from other disciplines, the influence of postmodernism and historians' incorporation of their own reflections into their work. Doing History presents the ideas and debates that shape how we 'do' history today, covering arguments about the nature of historical knowledge and the function of historical writing, whether we can ever really know what happened in the past, what sources historians depend on, and the relative value of popular and academic histories. This revised edition includes new chapters on public history and activist histories. It looks at global representations of the past across the centuries, and provides up-to-date suggestions for further reading, presenting the reader with a thorough and current introduction to studying history at an academic level as well as a pathway to progress this study further. Clearly structured and accessibly written, it is an essential volume for all students embarking on the study of history.
Set in a region renowned for its iconic blue-collar pub fare, the book celebrates the local culinary delights that have become staples in the community. It highlights beloved dishes such as Chicken Wings, Ted's Hot Dogs, and Beef on Weck, emphasizing their connection to local culture and sports. The narrative captures the essence of enjoying these foods alongside a cold beer while cheering for the Bills, illustrating the deep-rooted traditions and flavors that define the area's food scene.
Exploring the theme of mindfulness, the narrative emphasizes the importance of finding balance by being present in nature amidst a fast-paced world. It encourages readers to listen to their hearts and engage their senses to connect deeply with the environment. This connection fosters a sense of peace and responsibility, inspiring choices that honor and protect the earth's fragility.
Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Fathers
365 pages
13 hours of reading
The coauthors of Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul, USA Today's #1 bestselling sports book of 1999, bring readers this sure-fire hit for fathers celebrating the joys and challenges of fatherhood. New dads, granddads, single dads and dads-to-be - this book offers them all an entertaining and inspiring collection of stories on the triumphs and trials of the amazing journey called fatherhood. Chapters include: Special Moments, Overcoming Obstacles, Insights and Lessons, The Joys of Fatherhood, Across the Generations, and Achieving Dreams. By sharing true experiences and insights, this book provides reassurance to fathers and a reminder to cherish the special moments in life.
Lidské maso může být konzumováno z prostého hladu, v době bídy, hladomoru, nemocí či válek, kdy lidem jiná možnost obživy nezůstane. Může ale jít i o akt náboženského či magického významu. Vedle toho může být kanibalismus také prostředkem vyjádření moci v představách psychosexuálního devianta či sociopatického masového vraha. Daniel Diehl a Mark P. Donnelly zkoumali význam pojídání lidského masa a kulturní a antropologické pozadí kanibalismu a kromě toho také pátrali v novodobých dějinách lidstva po jedincích, kteří nechvalně prosluli svými neobvyklými stravovacími návyky – od pololegendární postavy skotského Sawneyho Beana přes Margery Lovettovou (partnerku mnohonásobného vraha Sweeneyho Todda) a její slavné koláče s masovou nádivkou, Eda Geina, jehož děsivé činy inspirovaly Hitchcockovo Psycho a Texaský masakr motorovou pilou, až k nejznámějšímu případu současnosti, případu Armina Meiwese, který svou oběť, ochotnou nechat se sníst, našel na internetu. Kniha (název knihy) není sice příliš vhodným čtivem pro citlivější povahy, nicméně poskytuje bezpochyby zajímavý vhled do temných zákoutí mysli těch, kteří překročili nejpřísnější tabu lidské společnosti, a nepochybně uspokojí všechny čtenáře, kteří lační po pohledu do nejtemnějších hlubin lidské povahy.
Už odnepaměti lidstvo vynalézá ďábelské prostředky k trestání, mučení a trýznění. Jakkoliv se nám to zdá odporné, tyto tortury byly celá staletí součástí práva. Publikace nás zavede do středověkých kobek, inkvizičních mučíren, ukáže nám veřejné popravy řečené autodafé, odhalí zrůdnost čarodějnických procesů a objasní metody i motivy mučitelů.
