What A Strange Little Man

The Aurelius' live a predictable life; they like it that way. Michael is a prison guard for the Roman Empire and Mary is a homemaker wishing for children. For the past two years, Michael has been guarding a strange little man who has caused their comfortable lifestyle to be anything but. Conversations garnered questions for which there seemed to be no answers. Questions about the existence of God, the reaity of a resurrected Savior, the appearance of the supernatural; these were things that brought Michael to the brink of madness. Read this account of a journey from a little prison in Rome to a future prison that no one could predict!

Early in the twentieth century, a new icon of modernism appeared - a humorous, miniaturized representation of the human figure, which Virginia Smith calls "The Funny Little Man". It emerged in different international centers of artistic activity, popping up in posters, newspapers, and other printed pieces. The Funny Little Man's evolution is traced from his lively youth, which reflected the brisk confidence of early Modernism, to his eventual "death", which coincided with Modernism's decline. In this narrative of the Funny Little Man, his various stopping points - German commercial art, French posters, "production art" of the Russian Constructivist movement, and American advertising of the 1940s - introduce the reader to the lives, work, and theories of many individual designers and artists as they formulated what was to become the graphic design profession. Along with examples by well-known artists such as Leger, Kandinsky, Hohlwein, and Cassandre, the book offers a rare look at the work of neglected moderns such as Zietara, Stepanova, Rodchenko, Corty, Carlu, and Schlemmer. Quotations from personal diaries and letters, design magazines, political statements, and literature provide insight into the historical context of early graphic design - the personal stories as well as the political forces that affected the creation of graphic images like the Funny Little Man. Pursuing the life of the Funny Little Man as a biographer would, Professor Smith expertly examines the phenomenon of this unique figure. She shows that, although the Funny Little Man was carelessly invented, his adaptation for various purposes (some innocent, some calculated) mirrors deep-seated human preferences andtendencies. As part of her analysis, she briefly and effectively recaps influential theories of proportion of the designed human figure, from the Egyptian late canon to Le Corbusier's modular man. The Funny Little Man is a fascinating story, beautifully told here in word and images. And it may not be over yet - recent sightings of Funny Little Men images suggest a resurgence. This book offers a penetrating view of how graphic design has grown from its humble beginnings to the powerful influence it is today.

"In the Summer of My Life, is David Guillens second book of autobiography. In it the author recalls his time in Hollywood in the 1950s, and the hedonistic lifestyle of young hopefuls like himself hoping for a break in the towns glamorous industry. He revisits his old drama school and recalls the acting classes, the voice lessons, the student camaraderie, the Saturday night parties, the auditions, the temporary jobs, the lonely times and the constant struggle to survive. And then one day he meets a pretty English girl with blue eyes and a dimpled smile and his days in the wilderness are over.

An infant, symbolizing the individual spirit, is born into a society in which individualism is suppressed through brute force. The infant's name is Mutilation, born on Orb-Earth, to collectivized humans calling themselves Outsiders who live in the Great Metropolis. Outsiders tolerate no opposition. Everyone must look, think, and, sound alike without dissent, and, up until Mutilation's appearance, there is none. But, with the child's birth, everything changes. The Outsiders are in for one heck of a ride. What follows is the pressure of the state to institute conformity, conflict, resistance, and reaction.

It was 1939war was on the horizon and many dangerous people lurked in the shadows plotting to damage America. Government agents were fighting across the country to bring down these enemy spies. When Katelynn Collins woke from a coma, she had no memoriesher mind was a clean slate. Haunted by her dreams, she fought hard to recall her past life. As her memory began to return, she found herself in middle of an espionage ringconfused, disoriented, and frightened. Until she could replace her present with her past, she did not know which side she was on.

Marty Wood regains consciousness in an abandoned basement surrounded by the smell of death. He is drawn to Gillian, a mysterious agent assigned to protect him from the Duke, a megalomaniac bent on becoming a demigod. His growing passion for Gillian complicates the situation. They race against time to find a charmed jewel before the Duke and stop him from using the gem to unlock a portal controlled by the Ark of the Covenant. Can they stay alive and outwit the Duke and his henchmen before time runs out?

Living happily ever after isn’t reserved for fairy tales or the afterlife. It’s for us—today! God wants us to live abundant, productive, and happy lives. Yet, it’s not always easy when we live in an imperfect, sin-ravaged world. How is happily ever after possible? In this 10-session study, you’ll learn God’s how-to answers. Each story highlights a common problem hindering our happiness. Through Bible stories, spiritual principles and insights, and personal examples, Unraveling Fairy Tales will guide you down the path to everlasting happiness. A few examples include: Cinderella—learn to embrace your identity as God’s beloved daughter Rapunzel—allow God to rescue you from loneliness and feeling trapped Princess and the PEA—gain godly Perspective, Expectations, and Attitude Chicken Little—become better at discerning truth so you’re not led astray Each chapter provides five daily readings to use as a weekly devotional or group study. At the end of each day, you’ll find questions or truths to ponder to help you connect with God intimately. Also, each chapter contains questions at the end for reflection or group discussion. Unraveling Fairy Tales invites you on a journey to experience God’s audacious, indescribable, irresistible, and unconditional love. Once you do, you’ll fall madly in love and give yourself completely to him. Isn’t that what happily ever after is all about: spending your life with the One you love? The One who completes you? Get ready to be swept off your feet!

A hilarious send-up of fantasy quest novels, perfect for fans of Adam Gidwitz and Jon Scieszka. Welcome to the kingdom of Great Kerfuffle! Great Kerfuffle is really great. And there's usually a kerfuffle (the clue's in the name really). This particular kerfuffle started the day Stinkbomb's twenty dollar bill went missing. Stinkbomb and his little sister Ketchup-Face know exactly who took it: the badgers. After all, they're called badgers because they do bad things; otherwise they'd just be gers. They bring news of the badgers' treachery to King Toothbrush Weasel (don't get us started on the story behind his name…), who sends them on a quest to rid the land of badgers. What follows is a full on kerfuffle-fest, containing: one deep dark forest, a grocery cart in distress, a song about jam--and, of course, a band of very tricky badgers. Be prepared to laugh your socks off, and maybe your ears, too.