Editorial: Exisle Publishing
When rebellious Liam starts playing ‘Shrinkle’ on his babysitter’s phone, the app shrinks Liam and his brother Max to the size of a minifigure! Their safe home has suddenly become a treacherous landscape. Can they scale sofa mountain, escape Miss McBoob’s snoring mouth and outsmart the now-giant pet cat? And will they stay tiny forever?
At the end of the 20th century, the American Film Institute compiled a list of the 25 greatest actors and actresses in Hollywood over the past 100 years, but only a select few worked all the way back in the silent era of films, before “talkies” revolutionized the industry at the end of the 1920s. Among them was Mary Pickford, who was ranked 24th but was arguably the most influential actress when it came to creating the career template for all actresses who followed, from name changes to salary. Of all the great movie stars, there may be none more enigmatic than Greta Garbo, who remains internationally famous despite the fact her life and career raise more questions than answers. How did a Swedish actress with very little film acting experience in her native land arrive in the United States and achieve instant stardom? Most actresses had to wait years before they were offered starring roles in major films, yet Garbo was ushered to the front of the line and perched atop the MGM pantheon at a time in which it was the studio par excellence. How was she able to transition from silent films to “talkies” so fluidly, giving many of her most decorated performances during the 1930s? It goes without saying that the most enduring image of Gloria Swanson is the famous shot of her in Sunset Boulevard (1950), head tilted backward, stating, “Alright, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close up.” Indeed, for many, the very mention of “Gloria Swanson” conjures the name of “Norma Desmond,” her character in Sunset Boulevard, directed by Billy Wilder. That the shot of Desmond requesting her close-up remains indelibly imprinted in the minds of so many speaks in large part to the power of Sunset Boulevard, one of the most revered films of its times and the most famous film of Gloria Swanson’s career. By dint of her performance in the film, Swanson has become almost synonymous with Hollywood’s silent era.Ver libro
The classic story for families about to welcome a new baby. Baby is happy in Mama's belly and no matter what enticement her family offers she won't come out - until Daddy offers her a kiss! Delightful for expectant parents and families.Ver libro
In Parallel Universes, an extraordinary love story unfolds across time and space. When Sonia , an architect in New York and Neil a cafe owner in San Francisco, connecting to each other over a mysterious link to the cosmos, begin experiencing each other’s emotions and memories despite living in separate cities—and worlds—they are drawn into a bond beyond logic. As they delve into the enigma of their connection, they discover the existence of parallel realities where they live as star-crossed lovers, never meant to meet. Driven by a love that defies dimensions, they must navigate shifting timelines and cosmic forces determined to keep them apart. Can they find a way to cross into each other’s world, or .... ? Listen to this audio book to find the answer.Ver libro
Have you ever thought that the trial you're facing might be a divine warning in love? Is that pandemic, illness, earthquake, or accident really just coincidence? Or could it be God’s way of speaking to us? 🕊️ In this powerful and deeply moving sermon, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III opens our eyes to the truth behind God’s warnings. He shows us how God loves us enough to shake us awake—to warn us before it’s too late.📖 Biblical Examples of God’s Warnings: 1️⃣ Sodom and Gomorrah: 2️⃣ The People of Nineveh: 3️⃣ In the Days of Noah:⚠️ How Does God Warn Us? God uses many ways to reach the heart: 🔹 A painful trial… suffering, loss, failure. 🔹 A sudden illness… to push us to examine our spiritual life. 🔹 A global pandemic… a collective wake-up call. 🔹 A rebuke from a faithful servant… a piercing arrow to the conscience. 🔹 A shocking event… shaking our foundation and drawing us back to God. “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Hebrews 3:15)🔥 Why Does God Warn Us? ✅ So we turn back from destruction. ✅ So we don’t perish like the people of Sodom. ✅ To prepare us for eternal life. ✅ To lead us to self-examination and repentance. ✅ So our hearts cling to Him—not this fading world. “Unless you repent, you too will all perish.” (Luke 13:3)Ver libro
Deep inside Mizzipotazia is a whimsical forest, where Mizzi Mozzi and her friends must help the Hangy-Upee-Downee Rhino-Ponies regain their stolen toffee-horns from the Bog-Hoglin Choppa-Snottas, who aim to control the Karamel-Kustard supply. Through teamwork, they devise a clever plan, forging new friendships and ensuring that everyone shares in the delightful Karamel-Kustard.Ver libro
From Amazon KDP Select All-Star Award Winning Tinker Toddler Series! VROOM VROOM! BEEP BEEP! Follow Aria on this rhyming adventure as they take their first ride in a self-driving car and encounter circumstances that are …well…unplanned. Key Features:EARLY LEARNING: Great for your budding genius (and you) to learn about emerging technology that will become part of your child's everyday life! Bolded key words to grow your child's vocabulary throughout the story. Recommended for ages 3-8 (preschool-first graders and for those new to the topic). Great for those interested in early STEM learning.RHYMING STORY: Playful, fun and engaging story introducing various challenges self-driving cars face and how they navigate them (all told in rhyme). When read multiple times, parents can prompt children to remember key words that were part of the rhyme.RELEVANT: Self-driving cars are both our present and our future. This book will introduce basic concepts, key technology (RADAR, LIDAR, Level 0-5, etc), and challenges (traffic jams, storms, parking, etc), self-driving cars must face (Elon Musk's Tesla, Amazon's Zoox, NuTonomy, Google's Waymo, etc) in a very simple, fun, picture book story format easily digestible by kids 3-8. "In the city of Smartville, one cool winter day, young Aria is eager to get on her way. We’ll have an adventure! This trip will be grand! I can’t wait for the things I have planned. Traveling far? Yes, we certainly are! On our trip, we will take the new self-driving car!"Ver libro
