A simple introduction to the Jewish festival of Purim. Follow a family as they dress up in costume, give presents and make lots of noise to celebrate! This pre-school series introduces young children to world religions and focuses on the way the festival is celebrated today. There is detailed historical and cultural information at the end for parents and teachers.
Everyone's favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious sequel about managing social anxiety and listening to your needs! Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and according to Jim's best friend Norman, there will be--gulp--dancing. Jim can DEFINITELY not dance. When he tells his friends, they all try to teach him cool moves--surely that's the only reason Jim isn't excited about this party! Now, their job complete, the other animals sweep Jim along, all the way to the dance floor. Jim is dipped, swayed, and twirled until he can't take it anymore--he just doesn't like to dance! When he lets everyone know, he's met with disbelief...until Water Buffalo reveals that he doesn't much care to dance, either. As more and more animals have the courage speak their truths, does this mean there's no place for them at this party? In this hilarious sequel to GRUMPY MONKEY, kids will learn that it's okay not to go with the flow if they're uncomfortable, and that speaking up about what they need can help others speak up, too--and maybe they need the same thing!
"A vintage version of 'Gossip Girl' meets bigger hair." —The Skimm "DiSclafani’s story sparkles like the jumbo diamonds her characters wear to one-up each other. Historical fiction lovers will linger over every lush detail." —People From the bestselling author of The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls comes a story of lifelong female friendship – in all its intimate agony and joy – set within a world of wealth, beauty, and expectation. Joan Fortier is the epitome of Texas glamour and the center of the 1950s Houston social scene. Tall, blonde, beautiful, and strong, she dominates the room and the gossip columns. Every man wants her; every woman wants to be her. Devoted to Joan since childhood, Cece Buchanan is either her chaperone or her partner in crime, depending on whom you ask. But when Joan’s radical behavior escalates the summer they are twenty-five, Cece considers it her responsibility to bring her back to the fold, ultimately forcing one provocative choice to appear the only one there is. A thrilling glimpse into the sphere of the rich and beautiful at a memorable moment in history, The After Party unfurls a story of friendship as obsessive, euphoric, consuming, and complicated as any romance.
merica is going Bunco! According to a recent article in Time magazine, 'Women are going crazy over this old game.' Now the World Bunco Association offers one book full of everything Bunco players need to know. Complete with rules, scorecards, recipes, and information on how to start a Bunco club and organize a Bunco party, It's Bunco Time! will let readers join the craze-without rolling the dice. Played by 8-20 people, Bunco is a friendly game of dice. Players are divided into small groups and compete with each other to roll a set of 'ones,' progressing in rounds up to rolling 'sixes.' Bunco encourages social interaction, and eating and drinking are a big part of the fun. The old-fashioned game of the future is becoming ever more popular at parties and social events, and new groups are popping up across the country. The cookbook includes recipes for beverages, appetizers, main and side dishes, desserts, and much more, all aimed at increasing the fun!
Christine Whitman offers an insider’s view of the corrosive effects—on the party and the country as a whole—of the rise of zealous conservatism. She tells many stories from the front lines of her battles with conservatives, as well as those of other moderate Republicans, and argues that the rise of this bullying faction—as opposed to being the voting juggernaut party leaders have considered it—has kept the Republican party from building a true voting majority. It has also, she argues, pushed the polarization of the electorate to an appalling extreme. Each chapter focuses on the key hot-button issues that were the most contentious battlegrounds between moderates and conservatives in 2005, and the areas where she thinks the conservatives took the party in the wrong direction: race relations, abortion rights, the environment, taxes, and international affairs. In each of these areas, Whitman tells stories about how in her own career she has been able to make great progress by taking a moderate approach—by finding what she calls “the productive middle,” such as in her unprecedented admission that racial profiling was indeed happening on New Jersey’s highways. This is a fascinating insider’s account of how politics happens on the ground and behind the closed doors, with a message that will speak powerfully to an all too silent moderate Republican majority.
It's My Party is a celebration of the visual flair, theatrical influence, and inherent joie de vivre that make events magical and unforgettable. The stunning imagery and masterful execution of each event are meant to serve both as inspiration and recognition of the creativity, ambition, and theater that are part of every Joe Mineo Creative endeavor. Whether you are planning a party and looking for inspiration, wanting to take your casual event to the next level, or are an event professional who wants to up your game, It's My Party will serve as your faithful muse. As Joe Mineo says, event design and party planning are part science and part art, and this book is all about event artistryâthe art of creating amazing events and, more specifically, the importance of inspiration to the process of event design and creative party planning. The event photographs and stories contained herein will provide meaningful event inspiration. Each chapter traces an inspirational path through the final production of an event, helping the reader understand how elaborate affairs often start with simple ideas or visions. This book will help readers open their minds to ideas, designs and concepts, which can assist not only in party planning, but also in every creative aspect of life. Step into the world of Joe Mineo Creative, and sit back as the performance begins. From the pre-show of the cocktail hour, when guests arrive and mingle with the anticipation of what is to come to the high-energy dance number during act two, every sense will be delighted until the big show-stopping song and final curtain. It's My Party is a visually enchanting guide book to finding inspiration in seemingly ordinary places, in order to create extraordinary memories that last a lifetime.
Ellie is sabotaging her own bat mitzvah. It seems extreme but it's the only option. Crowds and attention have always made her nervous, and lately they've been making it harder for Ellie to breathe. The celebration would mean: (1) a large crowd; (2) lots of staring; and (3) distant family listening to her sing in another language. No, thank you!
How much do you remember about the music of the Me Decade? 'Dont Dream Its Over: The 80s Music Party Game' tests your knowledge of the songs, albums, lyrics, and lifestyles of hundreds of your favorite New Wave bands, New Jack swingers, and Old School rappers. The 1000+ questions cover everything from ABC to ZZ Top, hair metal to eyeliner goth, and high top fade hip hop to spiky-haired techno pop. With nine different ways to play and questions ranked according to difficulty, anybody can participate.
In "The Birthday Party", a musician becomes the victim of a ritual murder. Everyone implacably plays out the role assigned to them by fate. "The Room" becomes the scene of a visitation of fate when a blind Negro suddenly arrives to deliver a mysterious message.