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Confessions of a Gentleman Killer
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When Democratic hopeful Senator Adhemar Reyes proposed that all presidential candidates compete on a reality TV show to prove they can handle a crisis, he was kidding—mostly. But he said it on the U.S. Senate Floor, and it was all caught on C-SPAN. The comment sparks a media frenzy. Everyone wants Adhemar on their show. It doesn’t hurt to get your face on TV so that the American public knows your name before you announce your candidacy. Right? Mostly. But when Congress passes a bill that makes the reality show a reality, the senator is thrust into The President Factor. Countless sarcastic jibes, two political crises, and an off-limits love affair. Will the charismatic Hispanic candidate win? Why is one team getting malaria shots? Can Washington politics be even more absurd? Yes to the last question. The rest is inside.
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The Story of a Kite-Flying Contest, the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, and the Underground Railroad |
Can a kite change history? Katie and Homan’s did.
When engineers were faced with the challenge of bridging the vast Niagara Gorge, the solution was a kite-flying contest. After Katie and Homan’s kite crosses the gorge and wins the contest, construction begins on the first suspension bridge to connect the United States and Canada. The two friends are there as it becomes an important link on the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape to freedom.
Even as her parents try to shield her from the ugly existence of slavery and the dangers of the Underground Railroad, Katie discovers that the scary truth is closer to home than she could have imagined.
Kite to Freedom is an action-packed, fictionalized account of actual events that occurred during the construction of the Niagara Falls International Suspension Bridge, which still connects the United States and Canada at Niagara Falls.
102 pages
Suitable for readers between 8 and 12 years old
Hugh Brady’s life’s work has been discovering the divine in the human. He thinks we have it wrong when we apologize, saying: “I am only human.”
A Spirituality of Being Human explores our human nature as a sacred gift, even with its vulnerabilities and weaknesses. In fact, it is through our limitations that we find our way to growth, compassion, and grace. “It is not in escaping our human condition but in its full embrace that we can feel the divine heartbeat within our own human hearts.”
Jesus taught a spirituality of being human when he walked among us. Discover with Brady the fullness of human life as the bridge to transformation and the building of the kingdom of God. Our human home, Earth, is integral to this spirituality.
Sophomore Cole Renner knows teamwork inside and out from running cross-country at his multi-ethnic Chicago public school. He knows about
braving the elements and not getting passed in the chute. What Cole doesn’t know is how much he’ll need all of his mental and physical skills when the heavy doors of Cook County Jail slam shut on his father, a community activist; when his English teacher catches Cole tagging the school with the F word and sentences him to write two poems a week, each on a word that starts with F; when his best friend Felipe Ramirez runs for class president against the girl who dumped him; and when the school bully prowls the halls looking for Cole and the principal seems more interested in punishing Cole than the bully. As much as Cole wants to win meets, what he wants even more is justice—for his father, for himself, for Felipe, and for his fellow students. Cole learns that actions matter, but so do words. He takes his write words (in both Spanish and English) and turns them into the right words to fight for justice.
A photographic journey through Beautiful black & white photographs by Bill Faught capture the essence of Allentown, a neighborhood at the heart of Buffalo, New York. Evocative narrative by illustrious neighbors helps illustrate the sense of community that honors the past while embracing the future and communicates the funky bohemian spirit that pervades these historic streets.
Winner of 18 international awards. Beautifully illustrated with more than 300 photographs from around the world, and featuring twelve magazine-style travel narratives, The Photographing Tourist takes you on a journey to remote corners of our fascinating world. Filled with stories about isolated cultures, exploring local life, and challenging personal adventures, this storytellers guide to travel and photography reads like an eight-month collection of your favorite travel magazine. From environmental portraits and local lifestyles, to landmarks and sacred places, the chapters explore different photographic subjects that a tourist photographer will encounter. Sprinkled throughout the book are also technical shorts with valuable information on elements of design, composition, depth of filed, exposure, using lines, and developing a point of view. You will learn to think differently about travel and photography and to investigate a destination as part of the human condition. Above all, this book will encourage you to truly cherish your chance encounters as you photograph the world.
Andrew J. Bauer –
Everyone who is fed up with the American political system should read this. The President Factor is a well written, clever and thought provoking political satire.
S. kraatz –
What a ride! Putting presidential candidates’ feet to the fire! Obermeier nailed it. Laugh-out-loud funny mixes with “hmmm…we should do this for real” in The President Factor. Pat Obermeier deftly uses satire/humor to illuminate the reality of electing a president in today’s world of over-saturated and manipulative media experiences. At times, I wondered…how the heck did she come up with that? It’s both a delightful romp and a reminder of how crazy the political world really is. You’ll want this reality show to be real and picked up by NBC. Now if we could just get Congress to back it!
Janette –
A fun and entertaining read with larger than life characters. You don’t have to love politics to enjoy this one, but for those who do, it’s a hoot. Perfect timing on its release with the behind-the-scenes peek into reality shows. The author’s expertise shines in this regard. Can’t wait to hear what the book club has to say….
California Kat –
“The President Factor” is a very entertaining read and is often laugh-out-loud funny. Ms. Obermeier not only satirizes politicians, but also the media and the attention deficit afflicted population who view sound bites as news. This is a cautionary tale: do not accept a 20 second sound bite as truth. Ms. Obermeier has the technical expertise to explain how easy it is to manipulate video and the writing chops to be amusing while she does it. I liked her matter-of-fact writing style, especially the dialog, and all the local color that gives the reader the insider viewpoint. The story flows, even though the premise is outlandish. I hope.
Mary F. Bartley –
“The premise: What if voters got a chance to evaluate the presidential candidates via a reality tv show?
Candidates posture & plot, while network execs manipulate the audience. Given the state of the current campaign, this story couldn’t be more timely. Almost as funny and unbelievable as the campaigns themselves.”
Good Reader –
A well-written novel. The story major story line (the 2 candidates campaigning via; Reality Show) was hilarious. The sub-plot (what goes on behind the scenes in TV News and reality shows fascinating. The combination is a great read!
avidreader –
Take two ideas : marketing a politician to the public, and reality shows, and mix them together. Result, The President Factor. A funny, satirical, well written look at the insanity that befalls us every four years. Taking the premise of using a Reality show to help us choose a president, the author uses her past experience as a TV Exec to deftly explain the ins and outs of how easy it is to sway the public using the tricks of the trade. I also really enjoyed her use of local NYC color, especially the commentary on restaurants, food, popular culture, and the way she uses an insider New Yorker’s eye to set the mood.
Verified Customer –
A wonderful and very entertaining read. I’m looking forward to seeing the movie.