Editorial: Tales of Terror
Included in this book are 50 reviews of horror and horror-adjacent aquatic films. Aquatic films feature creatures from the water, and take place on lakes, oceans, seas, and underwater. Each book in the Subgenres of Terror 2020 collection contains a ranked thematic watchlist.
Azul Morgan, a young Native / Indigenous woman is the next rock star to break. Trapped in M-town, Iowa during the "Next Seattle" Midwest Music Scene explosion during the aftermath of 9/11, she takes her guitar named, Mocha, & her composition notebook, The Bastard Chronicle, to write the greatest songs ever & form the perfect band. Through the chaos she finds her tribe outside her native tribal roots in two amazing dudes, Rick, a womanizing drummer/singer, and Jesus, a cross-dressing guitarist. The three find the musical chemistry they've been looking for. Their unique new band are poised to take over the world-at-war. Azul writes about it all in The Bastard Chronicle, in her hilarious voice, as her past, present, & future collide in a coming-of-age story never told before in an era of the music scene when anything was possible. This is author Forrest Lonefight's debut novel.Ver libro
The Spiritual Practice of Watching Movies What's your favorite Christmas movie? Easter movie? Pentecost movie? Casual viewers and movie buffs alike have favorite movies to watch at certain times of the year. But for film critic Abby Olcese, movies with spiritual themes aren't just limited to the holiday season. They're part of a deep human need to connect our favorite stories to the natural rhythms of our lives, and to let them shape and give meaning to our experience of the seasons all year long. The life of the church is also defined by stories, which we revisit through the pattern of the Christian year. In Films for All Seasons, Olcese invites us to reflect on the great themes of the church calendar through the lens of film. From superhero movies and Star Wars to classics and arthouse films, she chooses movies for each liturgical season and leads us through them with skill and infectious enthusiasm, exploring how each one can inform and deepen our appreciation of its corresponding season. Films for All Seasons is more than just a book about movies—it's a model for how we engage with art as Christians. Includes: - Explorations of popular, classic, and arthouse films and how they relate to liturgical seasons - Reflections on the great themes of the church calendar - Discussion questions after each movie designed to facilitate discussion with small groups and friendsVer libro
This irreverent biography provides a rare window into the music industry from a promoter’s perspective. From a young age, Peter Jest was determined to make a career in live music, and despite naysayers and obstacles, he did just that, bringing national acts to his college campus at UW–Milwaukee, booking thousands of concerts across Wisconsin and the Midwest, and opening Shank Hall, the beloved Milwaukee venue named after a club in the cult film This Is Spinal Tap. This funny, nostalgia-inducing book details the lasting friendships Jest established with John Prine, Arlo Guthrie, and Milwaukee’s own Violent Femmes, among others. It also shines a light into the seldom-seen world of music promotion, as Jest attempts to manage a turbulent band on the road, negotiates with agents, deals with fires (both real and metaphorical), struggles through a pandemic, and takes pleasure in presenting music of all kinds—from world-famous acts to up-and-coming local bands. The book documents decades of rock, folk, and alternative shows that helped put Milwaukee on the live music map. As the music industry has become dominated by profit-driven corporations, We Had Fun and Nobody Died chronicles the career of a one-of-a-kind independent promoter whose hardheadedness and love of music have helped him keep it real and make it in the music business for more than forty years. "[An] adventure-filled biography of music promoter Peter Jest. . . . Reflecting decades of changes to the music business, We Had Fun and Nobody Died is a fascinating biography of a passionate promoter’s work to transform Milwaukee’s music scene." —Foreword Reviews “Amy Waldman and Peter Jest weave a thrilling tale of fanhood gone pro. Dreams followed, dragons slain, and the roof of a venerable venue repeatedly blown sky-high. We’re proud to have provided the name [for Shank Hall]; it took men and women of sterner stuff to do the heavy lifting.” —Michael McKean, actor and comedian, This Is Spinal TapVer libro
Help your child sleep in peace, wake up with courage, and be rooted in God's Word. In a world that often feels big and uncertain, FaithFuel for Kids offers young hearts a gentle reminder: they are never alone. This special collection of 10 bedtime Bible stories is thoughtfully crafted to calm nighttime fears and fill children with God’s truth and courage. Each story is based on a real moment from Scripture, told in a warm, kid-friendly voice that makes God’s Word easy to understand and comforting to hear. With every tale, your child will discover how faithful God is—even when things feel scary. Perfect for ages 3–9, every story ends with a short prayer, reflection questions, and a loving reminder of God's presence. Whether you’re cuddled up before bed or riding in the car, these stories will speak life, peace, and boldness into your child’s heart. Because with God, even the smallest hearts can be brave.Ver libro
Brent Maher, who has produced seven Grammy Award winning records and over twenty #1 singles has written this musical novel, “Night of the Orphan Train”, bringing to life the little-known story of 250,000 homeless orphans who were swept off the streets of New York City and shipped off in boxcars to every state in the union from 1854 until the early 1920s. Songs weave in and out of the saga and help to tell the story of three of these children, who we meet around the age of 11. Caroline, a young girl far older than her years would suggest, Billy, who has an unshakeable sense of right and wrong, and Jacob, whose heart is as big as the moon. We follow their journeys from their childhood to young adulthood with the Orphan Trains, World War I, and Angels Unawares profoundly impacting each of their lives.Ver libro
The twin acts of singing and fighting for freedom have been inseparable in African American history. May We Forever Stand tells an essential part of that story. With lyrics penned by James Weldon Johnson and music composed by his brother Rosamond, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was embraced almost immediately as an anthem that captured the story and the aspirations of black Americans. Since the song’s creation, it has been adopted by the NAACP and performed by countless artists in times of both crisis and celebration, cementing its place in African American life up through the present day. In this rich, poignant, and readable work, Imani Perry tells the story of the Black National Anthem as it traveled from South to North, from civil rights to black power, and from countless family reunions to Carnegie Hall and the Oval Office. Drawing on a wide array of sources, Perry uses “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as a window on the powerful ways African Americans have used music and culture to organize, mourn, challenge, and celebrate for more than a century.Ver libro
